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Apr 13, 20:00


GamersHeroes Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:10 PM
    

The gaming studio Possibility Space was recently closed due to leaks from its staff; was this response justified?

The post Are Leakers to Blame Over Possibility Space Studio Closure? appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:01 PM
    

A Waterworld style MMO and an isometric Souls-like game, just some of the exciting projects leading the Steam Early Access charge this month. Today, we break down the 10 most exciting upcoming titles due to hit Steam Early Access this month, April 2024.

The post 10 Exciting Games Hitting Steam Early Access This Month appeared first on GamersHeroes.


PCGamesN Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:36 PM
     Free giveaway gambit pays off for Steam's newest co-op horror darling

Giving away more than six million copies of your new horror game for free is certainly a bold move, but it looks to have paid off big for developer Landfall Games. Following in the footsteps of Phasmophobia, and most recently Lethal Company, Content Warning is the latest success story in the co-op horror space, and the developer of the new Steam game reveals that it's already hit a huge sales milestone despite its massive free game giveaway.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best co-op games, Content Warning system requirements

PCGamesN Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:33 PM
     Steam's hottest new survival game gets its first big balance patch

As far as genre mash-ups go, new building and survival game Infection Free Zone is one of the more interesting ones. It's Cities Skylines with zombies, or Frostpunk with a global pandemic, and it's out now in Steam Early Access. If you missed the launch though, don't worry, as developer Jutsu Games has already released the first of many upcoming balance tweaks and changes, making it even easier to get on board.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best building games, Best zombie games

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:32 PM
    

Possibility Space has become the second studio owned by Prytania Media to close in recent weeks following Crop Circle Games' closure in March. Both studios were founded by Jeff Strain, the co-founder of Guild Wars creators ArenaNet and the founder of State Of Decay developers Undead Labs.

In a message to staff about the studio's immediate closure, Strain implies the outcome was prompted by employees who leaked information about the company to a journalist.

Read more


Siliconera Saturday, April 13, 2024 3:00 PM
    

Renowned Japanese singer and Kingdom Hearts theme extraordinaire Hikaru Utada just dropped a mega bomb with their Science Fiction album. This album doesn't drop any new music, but rather, includes re-releases of songs like "Hikari," the Japanese version of the Kingdom Hearts theme "Simple and Clean." It also makes it even harder to wait for the release of Kingdom Hearts 4 and Missing Link in the process.

This new re-recording of the Japanese version of the classic Kingdom Hearts theme is a bop, of course, but there's more to it than that. This re-release of the 2002 track is a sharp reminder of the lack of information regarding the Kingdom Hearts series. More importantly, the severe delay between new details or a release of both Kingdom Hearts 4 and Missing Link.

For reference, Hikaru Utada's new album dropped on April 10, 2024. This just so happens to fall around the two-year anniversary of both Kingdom Hearts 4 and Missing Link's announcements. Sadly, precious little appeared in two years that followed. At least, worldwide, given there was a Japanese beta in 2023.

Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link Closed Beta Test Applications Open
Image via Square Enix

This re-recording of the Kingdom Hearts song "Hikari" doesn't necessarily give us too much hope for more info soon, either. This is more like a coincidental event, if anything, which makes the whole situation more agonizing. That said, there is the potential for at least some Missing Link news in the near future. After all, it still has a release window of 2024 for Android and iOS. Until that release window changes, it is only a matter of time until we hear more about the latest mobile game in the series. There is a chance that Missing Link will even connect the past games to Kingdom Hearts 4 or offer some bit of lore to tie us over while we wait.

As for the lack of Kingdom Hearts 4 news, there could be a couple of reasons for that. For one, Square Enix has been quite busy lately. Final Fantasy XVI released last year in 2023, and Final Fantasy VII Rebirth followed it up not even a full year later. Square Enix isn't done either, as FFXIV: Dawntrail is also coming out in 2024. This means renowned Kingdom Hearts Director Tetsuya Nomura, is also quite busy with the recent releases.

It is possible Square Enix is waiting for games and expansions like Final Fantasy VII Rebirth and Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail to come out to give some breathing room, then focus on the Kingdom Hearts series. If that is the case, we could finally see more about it in the latter half of 2024. But there is even a chance we may not hear anything until 2025.

As for when the game comes out, I would presume 2025 at the earliest. However, there is a chance it could even come out in 2026. I imagine we will know more once Missing Link begins its road to release. In the meantime, I will continue to listen to the new version of "Hikari" on repeat.

Kingdom Hearts 4 has no current release window or confirmed platforms. Missing Link is scheduled to release sometime in 2024 for Android and iOS.

The post 'Hikari' Re-Recording Makes It Harder to Wait for Kingdom Hearts 4 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, April 13, 2024 2:00 PM
    

kirby sheet music

A collection of piano sheet music from the Kirby game series will come out on April 26, 2024. It'll cost 1,980 JPY ($12.95). [Thanks, Game Watch!]

In total, there will be seventeen different tracks that you can learn to play. The sheet music will teach pieces from the last seven titles of the Kirby series. The book will be organized by level, and there will be lots of art of the characters and such.

Here are the pieces you'll be able to learn:

  1. "Running Through the New World (piano solo)"
  2. "Welcome to the New World!"
  3. "Shadow of Dedede"
  4. "Northeast Frost Street"
  5. "Kirby Dance (Long)"
  6. "A Quick Nap"
  7. "Faded Dream of a Psychomeddler"
  8. "Welcome Back, Kirby"
  9. "Running Through the New World (piano duet)"
  10. "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler"
  11. "CROWNED"
  12. "I'm Hungry, Pinker Ball!"
  13. "Gourmet Race"
  14. "Green Tree Memories from Kirby"
  15. "Green Gardens"
  16. "Floral Fields"
  17. "Pink Ball Activate!"

The duet version of :Running Through the New World" combines an intermediate level and a primary version. So even if you're a piano beginner, you'll be able to play it.

You'll be able to purchase it from Amazon. It seems that there will only be a physical version of it, and Amazon JP does offer international shipping. You'll have to pay a delivery fee even if you have Amazon Prime though.

The collection of Kirby sheet music for the piano will come out on April 26, 2024. If you don't want to learn how to play music from the game but want to listen to it, the soundtrack for Kirby and the Forgotten Land will come out later this year.

The post Kirby Sheet Music Will Come Out in Late April 2024 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, April 13, 2024 1:30 PM
    

Urusei Yatsura and Sanrio Characters Pose in New Crossover

Sanrio announced via a press release that a new crossover collaboration with anime and manga series Urusei Yatsura will appear at various Loft stores throughout Japan. New merchandise goods featuring characters from both franchises will be available as part of the collaboration.

The new Urusei Yatsura x Sanrio Character Fair crossover will first appear between April 26 and May 12, 2024 at the Ikebukuro Loft store in Tokyo and Umeda Loft in Osaka. The collaboration will then appear again at the Yokohama Loft, Tenjin Loft in Fukuoka, and Kyoto loft between May 25 and June 9, 2024.

There are 6 character pairs in total, and they are Lum and Hello Kitty, Ran and My Melody, Oyuki and Cinnamoroll, Benten and Badtz-Maru, Ataru and Pompompurin, as well as Ten and Goropikadon. In addition, customers spending over 2,000 yen (or about $13) on eligible products will receive a special collectible postcard as a bonus gift featuring an illustration from the crossover collaboration. There are 10 different postcards.

You can check out the full lineup of Urusei Yatsura x Sanrio merchandise items available as well as their prices here:

  • Acrylic Stand (4 types available) – 1,760 yen (~$11.48)
  • Trading Acrylic Keychain (6 types available) – 880 yen (~$5.74) / 5,280 yen (~$34.45) per box set
  • Trading Pin Badges (10 types available) – 550 yen (~$3.59) / 5,500 yen (~$35.88) per box set
  • Laptop Case – 5,500 yen (~$35.88)
  • Poach – 4,400 yen (~$28.71)
  • Trading Stickers (10 types available)– 440 yen (~$2.87) each / 4,400 yen (~$28.71) per box set
  • Clear File Folder Set – 990 yen (~$6.46)
  • Hair Bangs Clip (6 types available) – 1,320 yen (~$8.61)
  • Ballpoint Pen – 715 yen (~$4.66)
  • Masking Tape (2 types available) – 660 yen (~$4.31)
  • Mirror – 1,045 yen (~$6.82)

And here is how the items and the bonus postcards look like:

The Urusei Yatsura x Sanrio collaboration will appear at various Loft stores in Japan between April and June 2024. A new season of the new Urusei Yatsura anime series is currently airing, with episodes appearing every Thursday. The first season is available on HIDIVE.

The post Urusei Yatsura and Sanrio Characters Pose in New Crossover appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, April 13, 2024 1:00 PM
    

anycolor qa job

Anycolor has opened up applications for a job as a Nijisanji QA checker for both Japanese and English talents. The job will pay 1,113 JPY ($7.30) per hour. [Thanks, Rima Evenstar!]

You can check out the job requirements from the application form, which is only in Japanese. Working hours are 10am to 9pm JST, and the company is looking for students in post-secondary education who will graduate after 2026. While this job's pay may seem quite low, 1,113 JPY per hour is the highest minimum wage in Tokyo as of October 2023.

As for what the job entails, you will be supporting Anycolor talents so that they can perform at their best, as well as checking their contents for quality assurance before they release it. This can include videos, illustrations, voices, goods, and such. You'll need to know basic IT literacy, as well as have knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. As well, you'll need to work in the Roppongi office, though there's a chance that it'll shift to a WFH situation.

For those who want to work as QA for the English branch, your English must be of conversational level or better. While not a requirement, having knowledge of Chinese and Korean would be a boon. Strangely, you do not need to have knowledge in Microsoft Suite if you want to work for the English branch.

This position is likely part of reformations that Tazumi promised in investor meetings for Anycolor. As a result of the controversies surrounding livers such as Selen Tatsuki, Anycolor CEO Tazumi promised more oversight, as well as stricter requirements for VTubers in the company. Part of the issues stemmed from a lack of English support for those who cannot communicate with the Japanese staff. This is probably why English proficiency is more valued than IT literacy for the English QA staff.

In order to apply for a job as a Nijisanji QA checker at Anycolor, you must be a current university student set to graduate after 2026 in Japan.

The post Anycolor Opens Up Applications for Part-Time Nijisanji QA Checker appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:30 PM
    

fate/grand order witch on the holy night

Lasengle announced an upcoming Mahoutsukai no Yoru (Witch on the Holy Night) collaboration event in Fate/Grand Order. It'll take place in late April 2024 on the Japanese server. [Thanks, KaroshiMyriad!]

You can check out the teaser trailer for the Witch on the Holy Night event in Fate/Grand Order here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ6KbVtzN5g

The trailer shows several scenes from Witch on the Holy Night, with Haruka Tomatsu as Aoko narrating. Since all three main characters appeared in the teaser trailer, they'll likely play a prominent role in the Fate/Grand Order event. However, it's unclear which one of them will appear as playable characters and if there will be a free one. More information on the event will come out closer to the actual release date.

Mahoutsukai no Yoru, or Witch on the Holy Night, came out in April 2012, though Nasu wrote the novel version of it in 1996. An enhanced version of the game came out in 2022 for the Nintendo Switch and the PS4. The story revolves around Aoko Aozaki, a sorcerer, who lives in a mansion with the rumored witch, Alice Kuonji. The two of them meet Sojuro Shizuki, a boy who discovers Aoko's secret magic abilities, and force him to stay with them so he doesn't spill their secrets.

Fate/Grand Order is readily available on mobile devices. The Witch on the Holy Night event will appear in Fate/Grand Order (the Japanese server) some time in late April 2024.

The post Witch on the Holy Night Event to Appear in Fate/Grand Order appeared first on Siliconera.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, April 13, 2024 2:50 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, April 13, 2024 2:19 PM
    

Palworld launched on January 19.

The post Palworld To Get Major Summer Update appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, April 13, 2024 1:43 PM

Apr 13, 14:00


Kotaku Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:45 AM
    

Of course we've got more Final Fantasy 7 Rebirht tips and tricks for you this week—it's a big ass game, and there's a lot to get through. If you're confused about its menus or just need a little bit of help to reach Party Level 10, we have got you covered. We've also figured out where the hell Dragon's Dogma 2's clock…

Read more...


PCGamesN Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:36 PM
     Free giveaway gambit pays off for Steam's newest co-op horror darling

Giving away more than six million copies of your new horror game for free is certainly a bold move, but it looks to have paid off big for developer Landfall Games. Following in the footsteps of Phasmophobia, and most recently Lethal Company, Content Warning is the latest success story in the co-op horror space, and the developer of the new Steam game reveals that it's already hit a huge sales milestone despite its massive free game giveaway.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best co-op games, Content Warning system requirements

PCGamesN Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:33 PM
     Steam's hottest new survival game gets its first big balance patch

As far as genre mash-ups go, new building and survival game Infection Free Zone is one of the more interesting ones. It's Cities Skylines with zombies, or Frostpunk with a global pandemic, and it's out now in Steam Early Access. If you missed the launch though, don't worry, as developer Jutsu Games has already released the first of many upcoming balance tweaks and changes, making it even easier to get on board.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best building games, Best zombie games

PCGamesN Saturday, April 13, 2024 11:47 AM
     Delightful new city builder puts a chaotic twist on construction

The best sandbox games such as Stardew Valley, Terraria, and Minecraft are among the most relaxing games about. But if you've ever had a situation where something just wouldn't quite place down where you wanted it, or you've spent an hour carefully putting together a new base layout piece by piece only to realize the whole thing is one block too large and everything is fundamentally out of alignment, you'd be forgiven for wanting to just throw the whole thing at the wall. In new city builder Overthrown, however, you can do exactly that.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best building games, Best indie games, Best sandbox games

PCGamesN Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:58 AM
     This incredible parkour FPS is a free game right now, so act fast

Ghostrunner is one of those mash-ups I can get behind. Fast-paced first-person shooting and combat akin to Titanfall with the movement mechanics of Mirror's Edge. The quick retries of some of the hardest indies and roguelikes. It's not an easy game by any stretch, but I always found Ghostrunner to be brilliant at getting me back in the fight. Considering it's currently a free game on the Epic Games Store too, I can't recommend it enough.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ghostrunner review, The best ninja games on PC, The best cyberpunk games on PC

PCGamesN Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:26 AM
     Project Diablo 2 offers the perfect answer to Diablo 4 Season 4 delay

Project Diablo 2 Season 9 has arrived, making it the perfect time to jump back into one of the best RPG games ever. The ambitious fan-created project aims to keep the original Diablo 2 and its Lord of Destruction expansion up to date for a modern audience, with regular seasons and a ladder reset along with new features each season "as if development never ceased." If you're wondering what to do now that the Diablo 4 Season 4 PTR is over with a month still to go until the full thing arrives, this is just what you're after.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best games like Diablo, Best RPG games on PC

PCGamesN Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:45 AM
     Snag some stellar shooters as Steam's big FPS sale arrives

The Steam FPS Fest sale is about to start, offering up plenty of shooters new and old for you to sink your teeth into. Maybe it's a remake of a classic, an immersive sim, a fast-paced boomer shooter, or an open-world adventure. Whatever you like to play, and whatever just seems like it might be cool, Valve's newest celebration is sure to have something for you.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming

PCGamesN Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:05 AM
     Warhammer 40k Darktide is getting one of Vermintide 2's scariest foes

A major Warhammer 40k Darktide update arriving soon will introduce the 40k equivalent to one of the most troublesome enemy types from developer Fatshark's other beloved co-op game, Warhammer Vermintide 2. The Darktide Path of Redemption update is set to rework the game's penance system, offering up a huge number of challenges and potential rewards to earn, and now developer Fatshark details a new core mechanic set to alter how you approach missions, along with a new in-universe character change tool.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best FPS games, Best Warhammer games, Best Warhammer 40k games

PCGamesN Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:44 AM
     The ultimate Fallout guide to getting started with the RPG series

It's official. The Fallout TV show on Amazon Prime is a hit with critics and fans alike, with a certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an 85% audience score at the time of writing. Not too shabby for a videogame adaptation set in a violent post-apocalyptic world where former Vault dwellers must adapt to their new, irradiated surroundings.

Some of those who binge-watched Fallout season 1 will likely already be fans of the RPG games. We certainly enjoyed it, as you can see in our Fallout show review. However, if you are as new to this explosive series as a Vault Dweller is to the surface, welcome! It's great to have you here. Our comprehensive Fallout guide will give you the lowdown on all the games so far, which one you should start with, and tips for exploring post-apocalyptic America.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best old games, Fallout 5 release date

PCGamesN Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:38 AM
     Ambitious Elden Ring mod to create living, breathing world to explore

I can't get enough of modders flipping the script with big games. The upcoming Fallout London is essentially fan-made DLC, and there are so many Dark Souls conversions that they'll make your head spin. There are a handful of Elden Ring mods like this, with The Convergence being one of the biggest, but now a dedicated Dark Souls modder is reinventing FromSoftware's latest, and it sounds like a totally different game with real-time mechanics, roaming enemies, and more. It's essentially making The Lands Between into a living world, and it sounds incredible.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes

PCGamesN Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:38 AM
     An FF14 Dawntrail blacklist will let you make problem players vanish

FF14 Dawntrail is almost here, and I've been packing my shorts and sunglasses ready for our "definitely just a holiday and nothing more dangerous" trip to Tural in the new Final Fantasy 14 expansion. But as the critically acclaimed MMORPG takes us to shores anew, it's important that our travels aren't spoiled by any nasty holidaygoers or malicious locals. Thankfully, game director and producer Naoki Yoshida has just detailed the introduction of new FF14 blacklist features coming with the 7.0 update that will give you a way to avoid any potential problem players.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide

PCGamesN Saturday, April 13, 2024 6:05 AM
     FF14 benchmark tool lets you ensure your PC is prepared for Dawntrail

The Final Fantasy 14 benchmark for Dawntrail has been announced, alongside news that we'll finally be able to create our own female Hrothgar ahead of the race coming to the MMO. Game director Naoki Yoshida also took some time to show off the graphical improvements coming with the 7.0 update, alongside what we can expect from upscaling technology options.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide

Twinfinite Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:54 AM
    
Can you rig RNG into your favor with these?

Twinfinite Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:51 AM
    
Anime Clash is back!

Twinfinite Saturday, April 13, 2024 7:26 AM
    
Hunter x Codes

Siliconera Saturday, April 13, 2024 2:00 PM
    

kirby sheet music

A collection of piano sheet music from the Kirby game series will come out on April 26, 2024. It'll cost 1,980 JPY ($12.95). [Thanks, Game Watch!]

In total, there will be seventeen different tracks that you can learn to play. The sheet music will teach pieces from the last seven titles of the Kirby series. The book will be organized by level, and there will be lots of art of the characters and such.

Here are the pieces you'll be able to learn:

  1. "Running Through the New World (piano solo)"
  2. "Welcome to the New World!"
  3. "Shadow of Dedede"
  4. "Northeast Frost Street"
  5. "Kirby Dance (Long)"
  6. "A Quick Nap"
  7. "Faded Dream of a Psychomeddler"
  8. "Welcome Back, Kirby"
  9. "Running Through the New World (piano duet)"
  10. "Magolor, the Far-Flung Traveler"
  11. "CROWNED"
  12. "I'm Hungry, Pinker Ball!"
  13. "Gourmet Race"
  14. "Green Tree Memories from Kirby"
  15. "Green Gardens"
  16. "Floral Fields"
  17. "Pink Ball Activate!"

The duet version of :Running Through the New World" combines an intermediate level and a primary version. So even if you're a piano beginner, you'll be able to play it.

You'll be able to purchase it from Amazon. It seems that there will only be a physical version of it, and Amazon JP does offer international shipping. You'll have to pay a delivery fee even if you have Amazon Prime though.

The collection of Kirby sheet music for the piano will come out on April 26, 2024. If you don't want to learn how to play music from the game but want to listen to it, the soundtrack for Kirby and the Forgotten Land will come out later this year.

The post Kirby Sheet Music Will Come Out in Late April 2024 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, April 13, 2024 1:30 PM
    

Urusei Yatsura and Sanrio Characters Pose in New Crossover

Sanrio announced via a press release that a new crossover collaboration with anime and manga series Urusei Yatsura will appear at various Loft stores throughout Japan. New merchandise goods featuring characters from both franchises will be available as part of the collaboration.

The new Urusei Yatsura x Sanrio Character Fair crossover will first appear between April 26 and May 12, 2024 at the Ikebukuro Loft store in Tokyo and Umeda Loft in Osaka. The collaboration will then appear again at the Yokohama Loft, Tenjin Loft in Fukuoka, and Kyoto loft between May 25 and June 9, 2024.

There are 6 character pairs in total, and they are Lum and Hello Kitty, Ran and My Melody, Oyuki and Cinnamoroll, Benten and Badtz-Maru, Ataru and Pompompurin, as well as Ten and Goropikadon. In addition, customers spending over 2,000 yen (or about $13) on eligible products will receive a special collectible postcard as a bonus gift featuring an illustration from the crossover collaboration. There are 10 different postcards.

You can check out the full lineup of Urusei Yatsura x Sanrio merchandise items available as well as their prices here:

  • Acrylic Stand (4 types available) – 1,760 yen (~$11.48)
  • Trading Acrylic Keychain (6 types available) – 880 yen (~$5.74) / 5,280 yen (~$34.45) per box set
  • Trading Pin Badges (10 types available) – 550 yen (~$3.59) / 5,500 yen (~$35.88) per box set
  • Laptop Case – 5,500 yen (~$35.88)
  • Poach – 4,400 yen (~$28.71)
  • Trading Stickers (10 types available)– 440 yen (~$2.87) each / 4,400 yen (~$28.71) per box set
  • Clear File Folder Set – 990 yen (~$6.46)
  • Hair Bangs Clip (6 types available) – 1,320 yen (~$8.61)
  • Ballpoint Pen – 715 yen (~$4.66)
  • Masking Tape (2 types available) – 660 yen (~$4.31)
  • Mirror – 1,045 yen (~$6.82)

And here is how the items and the bonus postcards look like:

The Urusei Yatsura x Sanrio collaboration will appear at various Loft stores in Japan between April and June 2024. A new season of the new Urusei Yatsura anime series is currently airing, with episodes appearing every Thursday. The first season is available on HIDIVE.

The post Urusei Yatsura and Sanrio Characters Pose in New Crossover appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, April 13, 2024 1:00 PM
    

anycolor qa job

Anycolor has opened up applications for a job as a Nijisanji QA checker for both Japanese and English talents. The job will pay 1,113 JPY ($7.30) per hour. [Thanks, Rima Evenstar!]

You can check out the job requirements from the application form, which is only in Japanese. Working hours are 10am to 9pm JST, and the company is looking for students in post-secondary education who will graduate after 2026. While this job's pay may seem quite low, 1,113 JPY per hour is the highest minimum wage in Tokyo as of October 2023.

As for what the job entails, you will be supporting Anycolor talents so that they can perform at their best, as well as checking their contents for quality assurance before they release it. This can include videos, illustrations, voices, goods, and such. You'll need to know basic IT literacy, as well as have knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint. As well, you'll need to work in the Roppongi office, though there's a chance that it'll shift to a WFH situation.

For those who want to work as QA for the English branch, your English must be of conversational level or better. While not a requirement, having knowledge of Chinese and Korean would be a boon. Strangely, you do not need to have knowledge in Microsoft Suite if you want to work for the English branch.

This position is likely part of reformations that Tazumi promised in investor meetings for Anycolor. As a result of the controversies surrounding livers such as Selen Tatsuki, Anycolor CEO Tazumi promised more oversight, as well as stricter requirements for VTubers in the company. Part of the issues stemmed from a lack of English support for those who cannot communicate with the Japanese staff. This is probably why English proficiency is more valued than IT literacy for the English QA staff.

In order to apply for a job as a Nijisanji QA checker at Anycolor, you must be a current university student set to graduate after 2026 in Japan.

The post Anycolor Opens Up Applications for Part-Time Nijisanji QA Checker appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:30 PM
    

fate/grand order witch on the holy night

Lasengle announced an upcoming Mahoutsukai no Yoru (Witch on the Holy Night) collaboration event in Fate/Grand Order. It'll take place in late April 2024 on the Japanese server. [Thanks, KaroshiMyriad!]

You can check out the teaser trailer for the Witch on the Holy Night event in Fate/Grand Order here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ6KbVtzN5g

The trailer shows several scenes from Witch on the Holy Night, with Haruka Tomatsu as Aoko narrating. Since all three main characters appeared in the teaser trailer, they'll likely play a prominent role in the Fate/Grand Order event. However, it's unclear which one of them will appear as playable characters and if there will be a free one. More information on the event will come out closer to the actual release date.

Mahoutsukai no Yoru, or Witch on the Holy Night, came out in April 2012, though Nasu wrote the novel version of it in 1996. An enhanced version of the game came out in 2022 for the Nintendo Switch and the PS4. The story revolves around Aoko Aozaki, a sorcerer, who lives in a mansion with the rumored witch, Alice Kuonji. The two of them meet Sojuro Shizuki, a boy who discovers Aoko's secret magic abilities, and force him to stay with them so he doesn't spill their secrets.

Fate/Grand Order is readily available on mobile devices. The Witch on the Holy Night event will appear in Fate/Grand Order (the Japanese server) some time in late April 2024.

The post Witch on the Holy Night Event to Appear in Fate/Grand Order appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, April 13, 2024 12:00 PM
    

aventurine peacock

The Dalian Forest Zoo in China announced that a group of Honkai: Star Rail fans adopted one of its peacocks and named it Aventurine. A plaque introducing the peacock, complete with a graphic of Aventurine from the game, is on the exhibit's fence. [Thanks, HiNastrond!]

According to the Weibo post, a group of Aventurine (Honkai: Star Rail) fans adopted the peacock for about a year. At the end of the post, the zoo states that it hopes everyone will watch Aventurine (the peacock) grow up safe and happy. The animal in question is a three-year-old common peacock or a blue peafowl. As for why the fans chose to adopt a peacock and name it Aventurine, it's due to the character having a lot of peacock imagery in his design.

Aventurine debuted in Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.0, though he made a voice-only cameo at the end of the Belobog Trailblaze Continuance when on the phone with Topaz. He is a member of the IPC's Ten Stonehearts and plays a major role in the Version 2.1 storyline. He will appear as a playable character in the latter phase of the update, and will be a 5-star Imaginary Preservation unit.

Honkai: Star Rail is readily available on the PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. If you want to check out the peacock version of Aventurine, you'll need to go to the Dalian Forest Zoo in China.

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Siliconera Saturday, April 13, 2024 11:30 AM
    

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Aitai Kuji owner Audrey Lamsam noted that in the FFVII Rebirth Ultimania book, Square Enix gives some information about the age of Vincent Valentine. While his real age is unknown and he looks like he's in his late 20s, his mannerisms and knowledge about new technology makes him seem like a much older person. [Thanks, Aitai Kuji owner Audrey Lamsam!]

While information about Vincent and his age, FFVII Rebirth Ultimania went into more details about how Square Enix chose to depict and characterize him. As segments from the book are not readily available online, there may be some missing additional information. However, according to Audrey, Vincent sleeps a lot in order to regain all the energy he uses when he transforms. Additionally, Vincent is terrible with technology. In a clip from the game, we can see him struggling to use a Shinra card reader until Cait Sith helps him. He's much better with older technology.

Here is Lamsam's tweet:

https://twitter.com/aitaikimochi/status/1778701268686651539

In terms of chronology, while Vincent looks quite young, he's in his late 50s. By the time the events of Dirge of Cerberus, which takes place after the main Final Fantasy VII game, happens, he's around 60 years old. As a result of Shinra's experiments on him, Vincent has retained his youthful appearance and gained inhuman powers.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is readily available on the PS5. The console exclusivity arrangement will end on May 29, 2024.

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Siliconera Saturday, April 13, 2024 9:00 AM
    

Nights With a Cat Manga Is Incredibly Accurate

It's always great to have a stable of slice of life manga series you can return to when you need a pick me up, and I can't help but feel like Nights with a Cat is an idea kind of candidate. Everything about this collection of brief vignettes is pleasant.  

Rather than long chapters, each story in Nights with a Cat is only a few panels long and cover a brief moment in time between Kyuruga and the humans in the household. While Pi-chan is his owner and, as such, comes across as the more knowledgeable. For example, in volume 3 she is the one responsible for the vet visit. However, by this point in the series, her older brother Fuuta also seems like he's gotten comfortable with the situation. It's the the point where he's also helping with cat care, such as providing a scratching box. 

All of the situations in volume 3 of the Nights with a Cat manga deal with the observation of regular cat mannerisms. For example, the first story has Fuuta watching as Kyuruga finds a place to get comfortable and sleep. In another, we see the cat react to an ordinary chore. They're funny and accurate depictions of the lengths a cat will go to in order to get "comfy" or how they'll misinterpret actions as playful.

What I also love is how Nights with a Cat goes on to show how humans shape themselves to work around or with a cat. We see how Fuuta, even when he's working, is aware of Kyuruga and making sure he does things to make the cat happier and more comfortable. Likewise, when the cat is at the vet, we see that by this point in the manga, Fuuta is so comfortable with his new normal that he is unconsciously thinking of and missing the animal.

Nights with a Cat is one of those incredibly lighthearted manga series that makes it easy to get cozy and relax with adorable characters and relatable situations. I just felt better after reading it at the end of a long day. Kyuruga engages in so many prime cat behaviors. Even if I never witnessed similar ones, I'd just smile and go, "Yup, Kyuryu Z sure actually lived with or spent a lot of time with a cat." It's one of those manga series I feel I'd keep coming back to, since it is such a fun, timeless read.

Nights with a Cat volume 3 is available now via Yen Press, and there is no release window for volume 4 of the manga yet.

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WGB Saturday, April 13, 2024 10:11 AM
     Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has sold "about half" of what Final Fantasy 7 Remake managed in the same timeframe, and is currently "underperforming".

WGB Saturday, April 13, 2024 8:53 AM
     After shutting down the game's servers at the end of March, it seems that Ubisoft have now begun removing and/or revoking player's copies of The Crew, sparking outrage amongst fans and even discussions about the legality of what Ubisoft are doing.

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