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GamersHeroes Saturday, June 8, 2024 5:43 PM
    

Shown off during Summer Game Fest yesterday, the team at Torn Banner Studios has unveiled their highly anticipated eight-player co-op horror shooter No More Room in Hell 2.

The post No More Room in Hell 2 Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Saturday, June 8, 2024 5:04 PM
    

Released during IGN Live, Loric Games has released a new trailer for Echoes of Elysium that serves as a showcase of its skyfaring gameplay.

The post Echoes of Elysium Gameplay Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Saturday, June 8, 2024 5:02 PM
    

Set in a dynamic BioPunk world where everything wants to kill you, the team at PlayFusion has shown off their "adaption shooter" ASCENDANT during IGN Live earlier today. 

The post Adaptation Shooter ASCENDANT Summer Showcase Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Saturday, June 8, 2024 1:58 PM
    

During yesterday's Summer Game Fest, NEXON announced that their F2P co-op looter shooter The First Descendant will be available on PC and consoles July 2.

The post The First Descendant Launching July 2 appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Saturday, June 8, 2024 1:06 PM
    

Transporting players to the United Kingdom of Euchronia, the latest trailer for Studio Zero and Atlus West's Metaphor: ReFantazio will have people awakening.

The post Metaphor: ReFantazio AWAKEN Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Saturday, June 8, 2024 12:30 PM
    

Trust no one once more - 2002's squad-based survival horror classic is coming back with The Thing: Remastered, courtesy of Nightdive Studios.

The post The Thing: Remastered Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Saturday, June 8, 2024 2:00 PM
    

This week, Destiny 2: The Final Shape finally arrived, bringing an end to a storyline the series has been telling ever since it launched. We've got thoughts on how successful the campaign is at managing such a massive task. Also, let us tell you about that new Star Wars shooter, and encourage you to play Octopath…

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Kotaku Saturday, June 8, 2024 1:00 PM
    

Indie platformer Kitsune Tails was announced back in 2021, and after three years of waiting it's finally releasing soon. During the June 8 Wholesome Direct, developer Kitsune Games announced Kitsune Tails will be launching on August 1, with a demo currently available on Steam. After spending time with a press demo…

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Kotaku Saturday, June 8, 2024 12:00 PM
    

It was eclectic week of gaming news, and we've got a diverse sampler platter for you with the week's biggest stories, or at least, the biggest ones from before Summer Game Fest kicked off on Friday. For more on that, see our roundup of everything shown off at this year's Keighley-fest, and our look at the games shown…

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PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 5:20 PM
     New Steam roguelike expertly blends turn-based and real-time combat

Every once in a while a roguelike appears out of nowhere and I quickly become obsessed. Right now I have the Future Games Show to thank for my next infatuation, as Enter the Chronosphere got a new trailer at the show and we got to see the turn-based and real-time blend of cosmic horror that lets you play as a twin-stick shooting space bear.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Upcoming PC games, Free Steam games

PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 5:04 PM
     Gorgeous pixel art RPG scored by Dark Souls legend starts playtest

The best RPGs need an amazing soundtrack to truly come to life, and you can't do much better than the iconic Dark Souls series. Gorgeous new pixel art RPG Sacrifire is already in my good books, then, with the inclusion of music from the iconic Motoi Sakuraba, composer of classics ranging from the peaceful yet haunting Majula theme to the fragile beauty of Gwyn, Lord of Cinder. If that's got you intrigued, you can try the new game right now by signing up for its ongoing Steam playtest.

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PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:43 PM
     Attack on Titan Revolution codes June 2024

June 8, 2024 The last few working AOTR codes have no expired. A new one is expected with the upcoming patch.

What are the new Attack on Titan Revolution codes? There are many anime games on Roblox based on One Piece and Dragon Ball, but we rarely get anything focused on the mega-popular Attack on Titan universe. AoT Revolution aims to be a faithful action-packed adventure that takes inspiration from the aerial combat shown on the show.

This Roblox experience is unlike many anime games on the platform in how it plays, but there are certainly some similarities regarding the gacha system. Look at our Anime Last Stand codes, Fruit Seas codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Anime Defenders codes guides to find plenty of free currency and boosts to see if you can get the best characters in those games.

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PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:42 PM
     Anime Defenders codes June 2024

June 8, 2024: Update 1 saw five new Anime Defenders codes land. There's been one more since.

What are the new Anime Defenders codes? Defending against hordes of enemies encroaching on your base is a heck of a lot easier if you have powerful allies by your side. Luckily, Anime Defenders has plenty of anime-inspired fighters to drive them back and save the day, and you can get more of them by using gems at the summoning shop.

Anime Defenders is one of many Roblox experiences with tower defense game mechanics. You can call in help from your favorite anime heroes within those experiences as well, with the help of our Anime Last Stand codes, Tower Defense X codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes, of course. As for Anime Defenders, we've got a bunch of codes to share with you, so be sure to snag the free gems while you can.

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PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:37 PM
     Aura Craft recipes June 2024

June 8, 2024: The Aura Craft team teased something last week via an image search for "340". No updates have dropped since, so we have no new recipes to report.

What are the new Aura Craft recipes? At the beginning of this Roblox game, you only have access to the four basic elements: earth, wind, fire, and water. By combining these elements, along with hidden ones in the game world, you can start building up toward more complex concepts, which in turn give you cooler auras.

If you are familiar with the Infinite Craft recipes, the concept in Aura Craft isn't far off this popular Roblox game. Aura Craft is a new experience, and if you want more cool auras without the guesswork, we have the latest Aura RNG codes and Anime Switch codes for you to use instead.

Continue reading Aura Craft recipes June 2024
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PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:40 PM
     Basketball Legends codes June 2024

June 8, 2024: There's a new Basketball Legends code for a new case.

What are the newest Basketball Legends codes? We've assembled a full list of working Basketball Legends codes you can redeem for essential in-game rewards like coins, boosts, and even a Cyber Case. If you want to earn more coins as quickly as possible, this is the guide for you.

Basketball Legends is a massively popular sports game on Roblox with thousands of active players, courtesy of its simple yet fun premise of 5v5 or pickup game matches. For other sports games on Roblox, check out Untitled Boxing Game codes and Arm Wrestle Simulator codes. Since it can be tough to know when new Basketball Legends codes are out or if they even work, we've personally tested each code available this month and listed them out below.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:38 PM
     Anime Crossover Defense codes June 2024

June 8, 2024: Even with the Taji rework, we're struggling to find new codes for Anime Crossover Defense this week.

What are the new Anime Crossover Defense codes? Like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, anime visuals and tower defense gameplay seem to be a winning combo in Roblox. It's a joy to create a team with all your favorite One Piece, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, and Dragon Ball characters. Of course, many other popular fighters across every popular manga and anime out there can appear in the shop, though some rely on lucky pulls from the gacha machine.

So, if you want a chance to get the best characters in Anime Crossover Defense, you'll need to enter promo codes to get tons of gems quickly. This tower defense game is the latest in a long line of Roblox experiences anime fighters. While you're here, you can also get free stuff using the newest Anime Last Stand codes, Anime Fantasy codes, and Tower Defense X codes to get a boost in those games, too.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:35 PM
     Dragon Adventures codes June 2024

June 8, 2024: We're searching for new Dragon Adventures codes for the Dunvolth update.

What are the new Dragon Adventures codes? From the very first moment you climb atop your starting dragon, this Roblox game has you fly around looking for treasure. The most valuable of these are the many dragon eggs scattered around the land, as hatching them will give you new friends.

Of course, plenty of similar Roblox experiences are available, ranging from expansive open world RPG games to farming simulators where you take care of animals. If you like tending to the needs of cute creatures, we have plenty of Pet Simulator 99 codes to help you get free gems or Elemental Dungeons codes if you want more action-based fantasy fun.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:31 PM
     Aura RNG codes June 2024

June 8, 2024: The Angelic update has landed without any new Aura RNG codes dropping alongside it.

What are the newest Aura RNG codes? The main point of Aura RNG is to roll for the coolest effect possible and apply it to your Roblox avatar. You can earn coins by exploring the world and completing quests to buy potions that boost your chances. However, that takes quite a while, especially if you're new and want a fantastic look out of the gate.

That's where these Aura RNG codes come in, as they'll give you free potions that increase your luck. These Roblox games allow you to roll the in-built gacha system without financial commitment. If that thrill appeals to you, you should probably check out our Anime Roulette codes, as that experience has remarkably similar gameplay.

Continue reading Aura RNG codes June 2024
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PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:32 PM
     Fruit Seas codes June 2024

June 8, 2024: Update 2 is supposedly close. Maybe new Fruit Seas codes are right around the corner.

What are the new Fruit Seas codes? Whether you choose to become a pirate to plunder the seven seas or a marine that hunts down boisterous buccaneers, you may want some extra boosts or Beli to help begin your adventure. However, the codes do not last very long whenever they become available, so you'll need to redeem them as soon as you can.

Fruit Seas, formerly known as Demon Piece, is just one of many Roblox experiences that take inspiration from its other anime games. If you want free stuff for them as well, we have all the latest Blox Fruits codes, Anime Champions codes, and Fruit Battlegrounds codes for you to redeem. Since time is of the essence, here are all the Fruit Seas codes.

Continue reading Fruit Seas codes June 2024
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PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:52 PM
     Destiny 2 Salvation's Edge raid guide

How do you complete Destiny 2 Salvation's Edge raid? This tricky raid is stumping even the most experienced raiders. There's no shame in seeking a little helping hand, especially if you want to get it finished within contest mode. We're working our way slowly through it ourselves too, so this guide is a work in progress.

Destiny 2 has long been famed for its raid races, which sees fireteams of six gather together to try to complete the raid on "day one" which recently became two days to encourage Guardians to stay healthy, get rest, and not stick to their desks for 24 hours straight. With the complexity of Salvation's Edge, this one could well take the full 48 hours to finish, even if you've got the best Prismatic build around.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 Lightfall review, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:26 PM
     New crime game is like classic GTA but you play as a cop

If you've been hoping for someone to pick up the mantle of classic Grand Theft Auto, and I don't just mean before GTA Online took over the series with myriad updates and heists, then The Precinct is for you. Setting you up as a cop in the '80s, this isometric open-world is perfect as we wait for GTA 6 in 2025 - and it just got a release date that's incredibly soon.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best crime games, Best police games, Best open-world games

PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:30 PM
     Pet Catchers codes June 2024

June 8, 2024: Yet another week goes by without new Pet Catchers codes dropping.

What are the newest Pet Catchers codes? Catching cute critters in capsules is the way to go in this creature-collecting simulator. What begins with you gathering rather ordinary creatures, such as dogs and rabbits, quickly evolves into one where you're trying to swipe mythical monsters.

To help you in your endeavor, you can use these Pet Catchers codes to help nab even the rarest and most challenging pets. One or two even give you some unique new friends to join you. As it's a relatively young game, you may run out of stuff to do. However, there are also plenty of other cute animal-based Roblox experiences available. We have plenty of Pet Simulator 99 codes if you want a more established pet-collecting simulator, while there are also the more focused Bee Swarm Simulator codes for those who love buzzing around with cute bumblebee friends.

Continue reading Pet Catchers codes June 2024
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PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:29 PM
     Second Piece codes June 2024

June 8, 2024: There's a new Second Piece code to use this week.

What are the newest Second Piece codes? We've seen plenty of One Piece-inspired experiences on Roblox, and Second Piece is one of the newest on the market. Your goal is to become king of the pirates, but your journey isn't going to be easy. Powering up in the early game might seem simple at first, but the game becomes much more difficult when you hit the level cap.

There is a silver lining, however. Once you reach the higher levels, you can start entering several Second Piece codes to get free stuff. If you find this Roblox game a bit difficult to start, we also have Fruit Battlegrounds codes and Blox Fruit codes, which are available to everyone from the beginning.

Continue reading Second Piece codes June 2024
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PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:24 PM
     Blox Fruits codes June 2024 - free XP and money

June 8, 2024: Use one of the existing Blox Fruits codes below to get 2x EXP this weekend.

What are the new Blox Fruits codes? We've compiled a regularly updated list of all Blox Fruits codes to redeem in-game freebies like XP boosts, free Beli, and stat resets for your pirate adventures. Need a boost to take on the increasingly tricky competition? We've got you covered.

Blox Fruits is one of the biggest Roblox games ever, thanks to its fun, anime-inspired pirate action. That said, it can be challenging to find new free codes, so we've done the hard work and listed all the active Blox Fruits codes in 2024, including Update 23 in one place below.

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PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:27 PM
     Anime Roulette codes June 2024

June 8, 2024: There's a new Anime Roulette code at the top of the list.

What are the latest Anime Roulette codes? Becoming the character of your dreams is as simple as spinning a wheel and earning a species as a title, forever altering your avatar. So, if you've ever fancied yourself as a Stand user from JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, a Super Saiyan from the Dragon Ball series, or a Devil Fruit user from One Piece, this is the Roblox experience for you.

However, brand-new players can reliably earn very few titles in this Roblox game. This is where Anime Roulette codes come in. They give you money to expand your storage and some Super Rolls to roll and potentially win rare in-game titles. If you fancy playing a more active anime experience, we have Anime Last Stand codes, Tower Defense X codes, and Blox Fruits codes for a whole bunch of freebies.

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PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 5:20 PM
     Raucous new tactical RPG is like Into The Breach for DnD delinquents

Take that grid-based strategy of Into the Breach but transform it into a Baldur's Gate 3 style adventure packed with high fantasy Dungeons and Dragons delinquents, and you might be imagining something like Happy Bastards. Shown off at the Future Games Show 2024, this new tactics RPG is on its way to Steam, and it's all about living it up as a band of unruly mercenaries.


PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 3:53 PM
     New story-led game from ex Battlefield dev offers a stunning surprise

If I told you veterans from across Battlefield, Mirror's Edge, Little Nightmares, and more were making a debut game for a new studio, what type of game comes to mind? Some sort of phobia-inducing parkour shooter sounds like it would blend all three, but the debut release from River End Games is anything but. The newly announced Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream is a narrative-driven isometric stealth game, and it looks absolutely stunning.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best single-player games, Best story games, Best stealth games

PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 5:15 PM
     One of 2023's best indies finally dates its next big Steam DLC

The Dredge The Iron Rig DLC has announced a new release date during the Future Games Show after it was delayed by developer Black Salt Games last year, and you don't have long to wait for the Lovecraftian fishing game's next expansion at all. Taking us to some sort of oil rig run by the mysterious Ironhaven corporation, it's time to get fishing once again.

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PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 5:22 PM
     Delightful dwarven survival crafting RPG sets imminent launch date

With all the joyful dwarven rambuctiousness of Deep Rock Galactic, the survival crafting elements of games like Valheim and Sons of the Forest, and the colony management aspects of Rimworld and, of course, Dwarf Fortress, First Dwarf has been a bright spark on our radar. Now, it has finally unveiled a launch date - and not only is it soon, you can also jump in right now courtesy of a free Steam demo.

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PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:35 PM
     Helldivers 2 rival sets Steam 1.0 launch with new single-player mode

There aren't many games that scratch the Helldivers 2 itch right now, apart from that selfsame co-op shooter of course. The chaotic, gruesome, and fascist parody aspects of Arrowhead's smash hit didn't just come out of nowhere though. The Robert A. Heinlein novel, and later 1997 film, are a clear inspiration for the galactic war against bugs - and now the PvE shooter that preceded Helldivers 2, Starship Troopers Extermination, is finally coming to Steam 1.0.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starship Troopers Extermination crossplay, The best FPS games 2023, The best co-op games 2023

PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 1:04 PM
     Promising new magical RPG launches expanded demo for Steam Next Fest

While I'm as excited as the next person for the imminent Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree, I'm perhaps even more curious about the arrival of Dungeons of Hinterberg. Having spent ten hours in its magical alpine town, I've found myself completely enthralled by its charming characters and political strife. While there's still a little over a month to wait for the full launch, a new, expanded Steam Next Fest demo allows you to try out a good chunk of the game for yourself.

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PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 11:06 AM
     XCOM and Into The Breach fuse in high-octane new Steam strategy game

Few things are quite as satisfying as pulling off the perfect turn in XCOM, transforming impossible odds into a winning position with just a few clicks. The likes of Into the Breach and Invisible Inc implement that feeling into a more puzzle-style roguelike format, each making you feel like a tactical genius. Yet new strategy game Tactical Breach Wizards may be the coolest such setup yet, combining slick, speedy combat scenarios with snappy, witty dialogue.

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PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 11:04 AM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links June 2024

June 8, 2024: We've added new Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls and removed expired ones from our list.

How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play application on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way.

You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today.

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PCGamesN Saturday, June 8, 2024 10:51 AM
     Don't wait for Civilization 7, Civ 6 just hit its lowest price ever

The next installment in Sid Meier's 4X strategy series, Civ 7, got its official announcement at Summer Game Fest. Unfortunately, it's still at least six months away, due to launch sometime in 2025. Lucky for you, the game that came before, Civilization 6, is on sale for just 5% of its original price. An absolute steal for one of the best turn-based strategy games out there.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, June 8, 2024 5:20 PM
    

The Finals is a multiplayer first-person shooter about stealing cash and demolishing buildings in a virtual reality game show. Why does it need to be set in a virtual reality game show? So it can do things like transport players to Kyoto in the year 1568, which is what will happen when season three arrives on June 13th.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, June 8, 2024 4:53 PM
    

The advertising bonanza formerly known as E3 continues into its second day with another set of streams. The Wholesome Direct was today's highlight, in my mind. The yearly collection of games that may or may not be cosy, but which definitely do not involve stabbing men in the neck, always contains some games worth keeping an eye on. This year was no different, and you'll find the archived stream below.

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Twinfinite Saturday, June 8, 2024 3:35 PM
    
The winners have been declared!

Siliconera Saturday, June 8, 2024 6:00 PM
    

Future Games Show announcements

June's smorgasbord of game events continued with the Future Games Show 2024 Summer Showcase, which displayed a great number of games of various budgets. The showcase aired over on Youtube on June 8, 2024.

While the event was a less bombastic affair than the previous day's Summer Game Fest, there were still several intriguing appearances. Judero was a Scottish action-adventure with a striking use of stop-motion animation and sculpted models, while Dredge: The Iron Rig promises a return to creepy but cozy fishing mysteries. Sonokuni to blend hip-hop music with Japanese aesthetics and gameplay reminiscent of Hotline Miami. Meanwhile, Clockwork Ambrosia promises "rule-breaking weapons" and power customization in a crafting-metroidvania. You can watch the Future Games Show 2024 in full over on Youtube.

Here's everything shown at the showcase:

  • Bogdan's Cross - PC
  • First Dwarf - June 19, 2024, Early Access | PC, Demo available
  • Nobody Wants To Die - 2024 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Demo available
  • Detective Dotson - 2024 | PC, Demo available
  • Once Human - July 10, 2024 | PC, Open Beta starts June 10, 2024
  • In Sink - PC, Prologue available
  • Dredge: The Iron Rig (DLC) - August 15, 2024 | PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
  • Diabotical Rogue - Early Access available | PC
  • DDS2 - June 20, 2024 | PC
  • Starvaders | PC, Demo available
  • Clockwork Ambrosia | PC, Demo available
  • Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection - 2024 | PC, Console, Prologue available
  • Anton Blast - November 12, 2024 | PC, Nintendo Switch, Demo available
  • Farlands - July 24, 2024, Early Access | PC, Demo available
  • Big Boy Boxing | PC, Demo available
  • Parcel Corps. - September 3, 2024 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Demo available
  • Screenbound | PC
  • The Relic: First Guardian | PC, PS5, Xbox
  • Happy Bastards | PC
  • Hell of an Office - October 3, 2024 | PC, Demo available
  • The Operator | PC
  • Deliver Us Home - Kickstarter launches June 11, 2024
  • The Precinct - August 15, 2024 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
  • Motor Doom | PC, Demo available
  • Angeline Era - 2025 | PC, Demo available
  • 10 Dead Doves - 2024 | PC, Demo available
  • Servonauts | PC, Nintendo Switch, Demo available
  • Dystopika - Quarter 2, 2024 | PC, Demo available
  • Guntouchables - Quarter 4, 2024 | PC, Demo available
  • Wild Bastards - 2024 | PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Demo available
  • Metal Suits - Quarter 4, 2024 | PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Demo available
  • Duck Detective: The Secret Salami - 2024 | Mobile devices (Available now on PC, Nintendo Switch)
  • Sacrifire | PC, Demo available
  • Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 - September 9, 2024 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
  • Goat Simulator 3: Multiverse of Nonsense (DLC) - June 19, 2024 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
  • Schim - July 18, 2024 | PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
  • World's Worst Handyman - September, 2024 | PC
  • Judero - Autumn, 2024 | PC
  • Hermit and Pig | PC
  • Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream Z PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
  • Run From Mummies - Fall, 2024 | PC, PS5, Demo available
  • Mandragora - 2024 | PC, Console
  • Dustborn - August 20, 2024 | PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
  • Enter the Chronosphere | PC
  • Toy Tactics - September 19, 2024 | PC
  • Linkito - July 23, 2024 | PC
  • Pneumata - Summer, 2024 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
  • Sonokuni | PC
  • Eternal Strands | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
  • Starship Troopers: Extermination: Carnage on Planet X-11 (Update) | PC (Game available now)
  • The Casting of Frank Stone - 2024 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
  • Nikoderiko: The Magical World - 2024 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch
  • Bodycam - Available now | PC

The showcae ended on a brief look at new studio Woodrunner games, which features Cuphead and Rick and Morty alumni with plans to reveal a game this year. There was also a section announcing a new spread of games set to come to Netflix's games service in 2024. The list included:

  • Tales of the Shire
  • Don't Starve Together
  • Lab Rat
  • Netflix Stories: Perfect Match, Emily in Paris, Selling Sunset
  • Too Hot to Handle 3
  • Rotwood
  • Harmonium: The Musical
  • Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit
  • The Dragon Prince: Xadia

The Future Games Show 2024 aired on June 8, 2024.

The post Here's Everything Shown at Future Games Show 2024 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, June 8, 2024 3:00 PM
    

Sand Land Tank 104 Model Kit Looks Really Good With Little Effort

Sometimes, you can pick up a model kit and realize it's going to be a big investment. You'll need to pick up paints. Maybe glue is needed. Magnifying glasses too, if the characters involves need painting and are extra tiny. The Sand Land Tank 104 model kit from Bandai Namco's Bandai Spirits line happens to fall into that sweet spot where it really isn't too much trouble to build and looks great out of the box, but still could look even better if you do also pick up the paints for its teeny figures of Beelzebub, Thief, and Lao. 

So to start, the Sand Land Tank 104 model kit is one of the more expensive ones, as its retail price is $69. However, given the nature of it, you can get into it out of the box and not invest in anything else like glue or paints unless you really want to. I would recommend having a tools kit on hand, like the $7.99 BXQINLENX one with nippers, tweezers, and a file, just because there are small stickers that benefit from the tweezers and a few tiny parts that are easier to free from sprues with the nippers. However, you don't need glue, and as you'll see in the pictures from my build, it looks fine without any paints. However, if you do want to go with paints too, the instructions offers pointers at the bottom of each page for effects and Bandai Namco noted colors you'd need.

Now, because this is a Bandai Spirits kit, there are some great niceties going into it. All of the plastic is colored, so if you don't paint, you're still fine. Certain sprues are multicolor, like the A one here. Also, at each step the instructions tell you exactly which sprues you'll need to have on-hand. I also noticed that in some cases it seemed like they were bagged up together as well, which was especially appreciated during the assembly process. Both stickers and waterslide decals are present for some of the accents, like the Sand Land Tank 104 eyes and numbers for the doors. However, I really liked the quality and feel of the Sand Land logo stickers for the base. It made it pop more. (As a building note, I recommend using tweezers for that part to ensure proper placement in the sign.) 

As for the rest of the build, I feel like the Sand Land Tank 104 model kit is a perfect example of getting a final product that looks more complicated than it was to actually construct. The tank treads are made up of seven tread parts placed in a specific order, so that it makes solid pieces of plastic look far more flexible. The tank body is broken down based on the rotating artillery on top, base with treads, interior cockpit with miniature figures of Beelzebub, Thief, and Lao, and exterior walls of the tank. It makes things more manageable, and the ensuing steps to piece everything together easier. Honestly, the only parts that were truly "hard" for me involved pressing in some of the controls near Beelzebub. That was only because they were delicate, and I didn't want to press too hard to "force" them into place.

I do wish that perhaps there had been some additional stickers or waterslide decals for Beelzebub, Thief, and Lao in the Sand Land Tank 104 model kit. Some of their facial features are incredibly small. Even if I had purchased paints or pens to properly capture expressions, I don't think my hands would have been steady enough to properly render their features. I'd have been willing to pay an extra $5 for a sheet. Or, conversely, have the price of the kit be $10-15 more to only include a single Beelzebub with a finished face plate in the box. 

As you can see from my firsthand photos, I chose to go with the as-is portrayal of the Sand Land Tank 104 model kit. I'm pleased with it! It looks fantastic, and the moveable turret, artillery door, and side doors are nice touches. Now that I've taken photos, I am tempted to remove the Beelzebub, Thief, and Lao, since it does feel like those would only be a really good addition when painted. But it's still a fun kit that's easy to build over the course of under two hours, and it looks great once its down.

The Sand Land Tank 104 model kit is available now worldwide. The anime is on Disney+. Viz Media handles the manga outside Japan. The game is on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC

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Siliconera Saturday, June 8, 2024 1:30 PM
    

star rail march 7th

More information has come out for the new version of March 7th in Honkai: Star Rail. She'll be a four-star Imaginary Hunt character.

This version of March 7th is wearing a Xianzhou-inspired outfit and she wields twin blades. She learned how to use the weapons from Yunli and Yanqing, who are both young sword prodigies from their respective Xianzhou ships. In order to unlock this new path for March 7th, you'll need to participate in the Honkai: Star Rail Version 2.3 flagship event. This implies that, unlike how Dan Heng has a separate five-star Imbibitor Lunae unit, this is closer to how you can swap paths for Trailblazer.

HoYoVerse first revealed this alternate form of March 7th during the Summer Game Fest 2024. While most of the trailer focused on Firefly and the Trailblazer, she made a surprise appearance close to the end of the trailer. As information on her didn't appear in the special program (which detailed kits for Jade and Firefly), we will have to wait a bit closer to the release date of 2.3 to know how she'll play.

Honkai: Star Rail is readily available on the PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. Version 2.3 of Honkai: Star Rail will launch on June 19, 2024.

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Siliconera Saturday, June 8, 2024 1:01 PM
    

Here Is the Wholesome Direct 2024 Roundup

The 2024 Wholesome Direct aired on June 8, 2024, featuring over 70 cozy, uplifting games from indie and renown developers worldwide. As it is now a regular staple of the Summer Games Fest , the showcase spotlighted exclusive announcements, release date reveals, demo reveals, and platform announcements for a variety of games. This year also featured four shadowdrops, which included Kamaeru a frog refuge, POOOOL, The Palace on the Hill, and Tracks of Thought.

Below is a full list of games shown at the Wholesome Direct 2024. Some games did not receive platforms or release windows, which has been noted in the recap list.

All Games Showcased at 2024 Wholesome Direct:

  • Afterlove EP - Q3 2024 | PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
  • Albatroz - 2024 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Consoles
  • The August Before - TBD | PC & Itch.io
  • Boreas - TBD | PC
  • Broken Lens - July 22, 2024 | PC
  • Building Relationships - TBD | PC, Itch.io, Consoles, TBD
  • Caravan SandWitch - 2024 | PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5
  • Catto's Post Office - TBD | PC
  • Crab God - June 20, 2024 | PC
  • Critter Cafe - TBD | PC & Nintendo Switch
  • Curiosmos - TBD  | PC, TBD
  • Dawnfolk - TBD | PC, Nintendo Switch, TBD
  • Discounty - 2025 | PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X
  • Dragon Shelter - TBD | PC, Consoles, TBD
  • Dungeons of Hinterberg - July 18, 2024 | PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
  • EbiTapes - TBD | PC
  • Été - July 23, 2024 | PC
  • FantasticHaven - Q3 2024 | PC
  • Freeride - TBD | PC & Nintendo Switch
  • Fruitbus - 2024 | PC & Consoles
  • Garden of the Sea - TBD | PC & Nintendo Switch
  • Goodlands - TBD | PC & Itch.io
  • Great God Grove - 2024 | PC
  • Hello Again - 2025 | PC
  • Hermit and Pig - TBD | PC & Consoles
  • Hirocato - The Delivery Hero - TBD | PC & Consoles
  • ILA: A Frosty Glide - | PC, Itch.io, Consoles
  • Into The Emberlands - 2024| PC, TBD
  • Kamaeru, a frog refuge - Out Now | PC, Itch.io, Nintendo Switch
  • Katsl - TBD | PC
  • Kitsune Tails - August 1, 2024 | PC & Itch.io
  • Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo - TBD | PC, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
  • Letter Bunny - TBD | PC
  • Littlelands - TBD | PC
  • Lost and Found Co. - TBD | PC, Apple Arcade, iOS, Android, Consoles, TBD
  • Map Map - A Game About Maps - TBD | PC
  • Magical Bakery - 2024 | PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Consoles
  • Minami Lane - TBD | PC & Nintendo Switch
  • Monterona - TBD | PC
  • Moonstone Island - June 19, 2024 | Nintendo Switch
  • Music Power Up - Q4 2024 | PC, Apple Arcade, iOS, Android
  • Mythmatch - TBD | PC & Consoles
  • Nom Nom: Cozy Forest Café - TBD | PC, Apple Arcade, iOS, Android, Consoles
  • Omachapon - TBD | Nintendo Switch
  • On Your Tail - 2024 | PC & Nintendo Switch
  • OPUS: Prism Peak - TBD | PC
  • The Palace on the Hill - Out Now | PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Apple Arcade, iOS, Android
  • Petit Island - 2024 | PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X, Consoles
  • Pine: A Story of Loss - TBD | PC, Nintendo Switch, Mobile
  • Playdate - Out Now | Playdate
  • POOOOL - Out Now | PC
  • Pretty coo' - TBD | Itch.io
  • Pup Champs - TBD | PC, TBD
  • Ringo's Roundup - TBD | PC, Nintendo Switch, Apple Arcade, iOS, Android
  • Rolling Hills - Out Now | PC
  • Rooster - Q1 2025 | PC, Consoles
  • Sally - TBD | PC & Nintendo Switch
  • Screenbound - TBD | PC, Consoles
  • Sopa - The Tale of the Stolen Potato - August 2, 2024 | PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
  • Space Sprouts - TBD | PC
  • Spilled! - TBD | PC
  • The Star Named EOS - TBD | PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X
  • Squeakross: Home Squeak Home - TBD | PC
  • Tidy Cauldron - 2024 | PC & Itch.io
  • Times & Galaxy - June 21, 2024 | PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
  • Tiny Bookshop - TBD | Steam, TBD
  • Tiny Lands 2 - TBD | PC & Nintendo Switch
  • Tiny Tires - TBD | PC & Itch.io
  • Tracks of Thought - Out Now | PC
  • Travellers Rest - TBD, Early Access Now | PC
  • Tukoni: Forest Keepers - TBD | PC, Consoles
  • Umami Grove - 2024 | PC
  • Undusted: Ketters from the past - TBD | PC, TBD
  • Usagi Shima - Out Now | iOS & Android
  • Wax Heads - TBD | PC, TBD
  • While Waiting - TBD | PC, Apple Arcade, iOS, Android

Here is the full presentation below:

[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocV4LvEYJcg[/embed]

Fans can also check out the 2023 Wholesome Direct game roundup, which featured over 60 indie games.

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Siliconera Saturday, June 8, 2024 12:40 PM
    

Here Are the Games Shown at the Future of Play 2024 Direct

During the 2024 edition of the Future of Play Direct, Glitch showcased over 30 upcoming indie games. In addition, renowned Japanese composer Motoi Sakuraba appeared during the lead up to the showcase to promote ALZARA Radiant Echoes, one of the games featured during the event, and one of the composer's next works.

ALZARA Radiant Echoes is a turn-based RPG inspired by classic Japanese roleplaying games and the setting of the Mediterranean Sea, and is set to release in 2026. Some other titles shown during the presentation include Zodiac XX: Leo, a stylish underwater arcade piloting game in which players undercover a sci-fi political drama while taking the role of the ZODIAC squadron. From the developers of Unsighted comes Abyss X Zero, a 3D Metroidvania with low poly visuals where players play as the heroes known as Codename A and Codename Z.

  • Abyss X Zero (PC) – TBA
  • Zodiac XX: Leo (PC) – TBA
  • Battle Suit Aces (PC) – TBA
  • All Systems Dance (PC) – TBA
  • Yooka-Replaylee (PC, Consoles) – TBA
  • Nova Hearts (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch) – TBA (Demo Available)
  • A Date with Death - Beyond the Bet DLC (PC) – December 9, 2024
  • LOK Digital (PC) – 2024
  • Croakwood (PC) – TBA
  • Cozy Marbles (PC) – TBA (Demo Available)
  • Phoenix Springs (PC) – September 16, 2024
  • REKA (PC) – TBA (Demo available)
  • Sandara: City of a Thousand Eclipses (PC) – TBA
  • Airborne Empire (PC) – Q3 2024 (Demo Available)
  • Dungeon Clawler (PC) – Q3 2024 (Demo Available)
  • N.O.D.E. (PC) – 2025 (Demo Available June 2024)
  • Copycat (PC) – September 2024
  • Light Odyssey (PC) – Q4 2024
  • Psychroma (PC) – TBA
  • Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch) – Fall 2024
  • Echo Generation: Midnight Edition (PC, Switch) – July 19, 2024
  • Rooster (PC) – 2025
  • ALZARA Radiant Echoes (PC, Consoles) – 2026
  • Timberborn (PC) – Out on Early Access
  • Bubblegum Galaxy (PC) – TBA (Demo Available)
  • Retro Gadgets (PC) – Out on Early Access
  • Nomori (PC) – Q3 2025
  • Margin of the Strange (PC) – TBA
  • Rose and Locket (PC) – TBA (Demo Available)
  • RA RA BOOM (PC) – TBA
  • Genokids (PC) – TBA (Demo Available)
  • Tiny Terry's Turbo Trip (PC) – Out Now

For even more game announcements, 20 indie titles were featured during the Day of the Devs 2024 stream that followed the Summer Game Fest 2024 main event. Furthermore, this year's edition of the Guerrilla Collective showcase was held on June 7, 2024 and it showcased over 70 games.

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Siliconera Saturday, June 8, 2024 12:00 PM
    

Aqua and Akane's Growth Propel Oshi no Ko Manga Volume 6

There have been Oshi no Ko moments and manga volumes that make it absolutely feel like Aqua and Akane are getting moments to shine. However, this has never been more clear with the sixth volume. Now that the Tokyo Blade stage play is in full-swing, we're also getting major reveals and development between the two leads.

Editor's Note: There are spoilers for previous volumes up to and story beats from Oshi no Ko volume 6.

This Tokyo Blade arc in the Oshi no Ko manga brings together a number of major and minor characters, however on opposing sides. So Kana Arima and Melt Narushima are among the "heroes," while Aqua Hoshino and fake girlfriend Akane Kurokawa are the major villains. This also involves an actual rivalry behind the scenes. However, we've only really seen Kana's side of things until now. Past volumes looked at her past as a child star and why she sees Akane as such competition. (She's popular and is dating Aqua.) Now, we're seeing things from the other side.

Initially, the focus is on some development between Aqua and Akane that is tied to their "relationship" in Oshi no Ko. We see him let her in on exactly why he's trying to succeed in show business. (He wants to get revenge on his mother Ai's killer.) She then agrees to not only support him, but aid his cause. She brings up her reasoning why, and also suggests that as her "boyfriend" he should also assist with her goal of besting Kana.

This leads to opportunities to see both characters' growth, as well as insights into who they are and what drives them. Aqua is dealing with PTSD both from his past and present life. As such, it makes tapping into and dealing with emotions difficult. However, to assist Akane and make the stage play a success, he'll need to do so. So we see his determination to overcome things for the sake of his personal goals.

Meanwhile, with Akane we're getting a chance to see how her past encounters with Kana shaped her present in Oshi no Ko. We see how admiration and her own drive influenced her goals. There are also shades of "never meet your heroes" here, which is especially fun given the execution of the manga. After all, we've been exposed to Kana more often up until this point and seen her viewpoint. Now we're seeing Akane and her encounters with Kana, and Kana ends up being an antagonist in that story. We're able to appreciate her desire to overcome, which makes the course of this volume feel like it really pays off.

This also means this volume of the Oshi no Ko manga is again doing a great job of setting up the future actions of characters like Akane and Aqua, while teasing major updates in their career. Akane's goal is to surpass Kana's performance in Tokyo Blade. The volume leaves off right as we're about to see if that's possible. (And not knowing who to root for, since both are sympathetic leads.) Aqua's goal is to get closer to Ai's killer, and Tokyo Blade's success and Akane's help could assist with that. It continues to develop wonderfully.

Volume 6 of Oshi no Ko is available now, and Yen Press will release volume 7 of the manga on August 20, 2024. The anime is streaming on HIDIVE.

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Siliconera Saturday, June 8, 2024 11:46 AM
    

See the Street Fighter 6 M Bison Gameplay Footage

Just a month after the debut of Akuma and end of the Year 1 Character Pass, Street Fighter 6 gameplay for M Bison appeared. He's the first Year 2 Character Pass DLC launching on June 26, 2024, and his first trailer is now live.

The M Bison Street Fighter 6 gameplay trailer begins with him riding in on a horse. After someone takes a picture of him, he asks, "Do I resemble this man you call Bison? I shall take that name for myself." We then get to see him fight Juri in a stage that looks like a ruined laboratory. It begins with his new look, but at the 1:20 mark he appears in his classic uniform.

Here's the full M Bison Street Fighter 6 gameplay trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dgfrWteSW0&ab_channel=StreetFighter

In addition, the official social media account for Street Fighter showed some concept art. It highlighted Vega, aka M Bison, paying particular attention to his face, gloves, and boots. His character page is also live on the official site, though it doesn't show his command list, frame data, or costumes yet.

https://twitter.com/StreetFighterJA/status/1799344287496433756

We already know who will join M Bison in the Year 2 Character Pass. Fellow Street Fighter cast member Elena will return. So will Fatal Fury and KOF staples Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui. 

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Siliconera Saturday, June 8, 2024 11:39 AM
    

Persona 3: Reload Episode Aigis Release Date

Atlus and Sega revealed the release date for the upcoming Episode Aigis DLC for Persona 3: Reload. Players who own the expansion pass or pick it up at launch will have the chance to explore the Abyss of Time as Aigis on September 10, 2024.

The Episode Aigis DLC, also known as The Answer, is available as part of the game's Expansion Pass and originally appeared in the FES edition of Persona 3. The DLC will allow players to directly control Aigis as the team encounter mysterious figure called Metis in a follow-up to the main game. The release date was announced with a new trailer showing some gameplay and cutscenes of the game, including Metis summoning her persona Psyche and Aigis' victory screen.

You can watch the full trailer via Youtube below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0au7iBwwwaU

Back in May 2024, Atlus released another DLC pack for the game including a set of Velvet room-themed costumes and background music tracks. That same month, Genda GiGO Entertainment also announced the return of Persona 3-themed Taiyaki and drinks for a limited time.

The Persona 3: Reload Episode Aigis DLC will release on September 10, 2024. The main game is already available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The game is also available via Xbox Game Pass.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, June 8, 2024 3:42 PM
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A console announcement trailer was also released.

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