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GamersHeroes Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:11 PM
    

Whether one is returning to the Lands Between or beginning their search for the Great Runes, get up to speed with FromSoftware and Bandai Namco's Elden Ring with the latest video for the title.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:49 PM
    

Dubbed "Iron Thunder," Update 8.0 for Offworld's 50v50 military FPS Squad is now live.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:21 PM
    

Check out an extended look at Deck Nine Games and Square Enix's Life is Strange: Double Exposure with the latest gameplay trailer for the title.

The post Life is Strange: Double Exposure Extended Gameplay Released appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:32 PM
    

Now available for SEGA Hardlight's Sonic Dream Team, Content Update 3 brings with it new Acts, challenges, collectible music tracks, and more.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:03 PM
    

The world of Ubisoft Montpellier's Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is set to release for the PC via Steam on August 8.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, June 13, 2024 3:07 PM
    

Check out more than 10 minutes of footage of 44 Games and Kepler Interactive's Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn with the new gameplay walkthrough of the title.

The post Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn Gameplay Walkthrough Released appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:21 PM
    

It's time to make some crazy money - Crazy Taxi's Axel is making his way to SEGA's Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble.

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Kotaku Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:40 PM
    

For years now, Bloodborne fans have wanted the popular PS4-exclusive RPG ported to PC, hopefully with performance improvements and graphical options. And while FromSoftware's president Hidetaka Miyazaki didn't confirm that such a port is happening, he did say he's not opposed to it and suggested that many people at…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:30 PM
    

Disney Plus' latest Star Wars series, The Acolyte, was always going to court controversy. The Star Wars fandom has an infamously vocal minority who are, for lack of a better term, bigots, and Lucasfilm had already promised to stand up to them ahead of the series' launch. But after The Acolyte episode 3, an entirely…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:10 PM
    

When the action-adventure game Neva was first revealed a year ago with a trailer that included the immediate emotional death of a large wolf-like creature, I knew this game would be a tearjerker. That isn't surprising given developer Nomada Studios' track record. Its first game, 2018's emotional platformer Gris,…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:02 PM
    

When Ubisoft unveiled Assassin's Creed Shadows in May, there was backlash directed at the inclusion of Yasuke, the game's Black samurai co-lead and real-world historical figure. Some argued that the reaction was simply over a matter of what they saw as historical inaccuracy, as they repeated that the real Yasuke was…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 13, 2024 4:20 PM
    

Summer is looking stacked with big and small game releases across all platforms. If you were hoping you'd get a break from all the awesome games launching this year in the hotter months of 2024, I've got bad news for you and your wallet.

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Kotaku Thursday, June 13, 2024 4:10 PM
    

It's been ten years since Dragon Age: Inquisition, the third entry in BioWare's fantasy RPG series, and so it's likely that a lot of people who are intrigued by the upcoming Dragon Age: The Veilguard have never touched a game in the series before. If you were enticed by the early gameplay or quippy-ass cinematic…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 13, 2024 3:58 PM
    

Apparently it's update day in the world of current-gen consoles. The PlayStation 5 is finally getting direct Discord integration and other improvements, while the Xbox Series X/S address dynamic background and Wi-Fi password frustrations. This is the lowkey console UX war we love to see.

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Kotaku Thursday, June 13, 2024 1:55 PM
    

During Summer Game Fest last week, Deck Nine Games revealed that it's returning to original Life Is Strange protagonist Max Caulfield in a direct sequel, Life Is Strange: Double Exposure. The studio held a reveal lifestream today, June 13, and on top of interviews with the development team and Max voice actor Hannah…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 13, 2024 1:25 PM
    

I have no bullets left in my handgun. I'm low on health. In front of me is an armed soldier ready to shoot my head off. I don't have more than a second or two before I'm dead. So I chuck my empty pistol at the dude, knocking him down. Meanwhile, I grab his gun and swiftly kill him and two more guards running toward my…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 13, 2024 1:00 PM
    

Overwatch 2 typically cycles through skins and other cosmetics in its shop, offering certain skins for a few weeks before removing them. Some you can buy directly from the hero menu after they've left the shop. But there are some skins that have only been available through limited means and for a short period of time…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:45 PM
    

PlayStation has announced the new rotation of games coming to PlayStation Plus on June 18, and there are some standouts. Strategy fans have a lot to look forward to with the addition of Anno 1880 and Crusader Kings III, and Far Cry 4 is always a fun time for fans of the Ubisoft open-world FPS series. But the game that…

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:43 PM
     Final Fantasy and classic sci-fi meets in new RPG with free Steam demo

A kind of story which seems to have disappeared from movie theaters in recent years is kids getting whisked up into space to have wild adventures. Flight of the Navigator, The Last Starfighter, even Star Wars to an extent follows this kind of trope and these days they just don't happen as much. Thankfully Beyond Galaxyland is here to fix that, paying homage to these classic sci-fi stories with lashings of adventure RPG goodness on top.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best adventure games, Best space games

PCGamesN Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:00 PM
     Snag up to $300 credit with these stunning Samsung gaming monitors

If you're a PC gamer looking for a display upgrade, then this OLED gaming monitor deal offers a great opportunity to not only get a great new screen, but also bag $300 of free Samsung goodies. If you buy the new 32-inch Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SD) or 27-inch G6 (G60SD) now,  you'll also be rewarded with up to $300 of Samsung store credit

Both these premium gaming monitors are designed to display the best PC games with gorgeous colors and fast refresh rates. We gave the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 G95SC a score of 9/10 in our review, and these smaller new Samsung Odyssey OLED displays are also clear contenders for our best gaming monitor guide.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB review, Best SSD for gaming, Best gaming monitor

PCGamesN Thursday, June 13, 2024 4:30 PM
     Starfield is getting review bombed on Steam following paid mods launch

Starfield giveth and Starfield taketh away. The most recent update for the game focused on modding, giving a way for players to make their own mods easily and install them easily. This Creation Club follows on from similar features in both Fallout 4 and Skyrim: Special Edition, and just like in those games some mods are free but others require a paid transaction. As you might imagine, this hasn't gone over very well with much of the community.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield mods, Starfield outposts, Starfield traits

PCGamesN Thursday, June 13, 2024 2:21 PM
     DBD free anniversary event kicks off with bags full of chaos

Birthdays can be a mixed thing. For some of us, it's a time of celebration. For others, commiseration. In Dead by Daylight it's always a mixed bag, as there'll be a ton of celebratory stuff going on but as it's an online horror game, there'll be a downside too. This year that comes in the form of Tryks, a character who's looking to have some fun - potentially at your expense.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes

PCGamesN Thursday, June 13, 2024 1:27 PM
     Free new Deep Rock Galactic season makes everything so much harder

Four years after launch you can understand why all the easy-to-reach mineral deposits in Deep Rock Galactic have been tapped out. That's why your corporate overlords have got new directives for you. It's time to drill harder and deeper and get hunting rewards which until now were beyond reach. Of course, there'll be plenty of dangers along the way, but you and your team can handle that, right? Right?

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Deep Rock Galactic gameplay impressions, Best co-op games on PC

PCGamesN Thursday, June 13, 2024 1:08 PM
     Tactical RPG Greedfall 2 is the true successor to Dragon Age Origins

With the news that the latest Dragon Age game, The Veilguard, is moving away from the tactical combat system first introduced in Origins towards a more action-focused formula, you might be pining for something a little closer to Bioware's 2009 classic. Enter Greedfall 2: The Dying World.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Upcoming games, Best PC games

PCGamesN Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:33 PM
     Killing Floor 3 release date window, trailers, and gameplay

When is the Killing Floor 3 release date? It's been nearly seven years since Killing Floor 2 was released, bringing Horzine Biotech's Zeds to a more single-player friendly format following the 6-player co-op experience of the first game. If you thought the series was dead after the less popular VR game of 2017, we've got news for you.

We like to think we willed Killing Floor 3 into existence with our hot take when Behaviour Interactive acquired Killing Floor co-creators Antimatter Games. Whether you have us to thank for manifesting the game or not, a sneak peek during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 confirmed that the survival game is in development. Here's what we know about a potential Killing Floor 3 release date window, gameplay, and more.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best horror games

PCGamesN Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:55 PM
     Star Wars Outlaws system requirements predictions

What are the Star Wars Outlaws system requirements? We'll soon be setting off across the galaxy to make our name as Kay Vess, a scoundrel just trying to make the best of the situation in which they find themselves. Despite the scope of this open-world adventure, we're not expecting any overly outrageous system requirements.

The Star Wars Outlaws release date is already set, but the requirements are yet to be released. We're taking a look to see where they may land, and whether you'll need the best graphics card to make the most of the first ever open-world Star Wars game.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

PCGamesN Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:54 PM
     XDefiant developer responds to recent movement tech nerfs

XDefiant is definitely a game to watch as it heads towards its first season. Ubisoft is responding to player feedback quickly and introducing changes to try and make a fairer playing field. A recent patch aimed to make spammy crouch jumping a little less viable and generally it's gone down well but there's a contingent of players who aren't pleased.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best XDefiant loadouts, All XDefiant factions, Best XDefiant weapons

PCGamesN Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:33 PM
     Steam's most ambitious zombie survival game is cheaper than ever

If you want to go on holiday but can't quite afford it, an alternative just became cheaper than ever before. Putting a unique twist on the likes of DayZ, Dying Light, and Dead Island 2, Infection Free Zone is a zombie game that lets you choose any real-world location to start your base. You convert existing buildings into headquarters or shelters, then build up your walls and establish a safezone to attract more survivors.

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

PCGamesN Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:29 PM
     Assassin's Creed Shadows system requirements predictions

What are the Assassin's Creed Shadows system requirements? Each new game in the Assassin's Creed franchise has arrived with a decent step up in the hardware required to run the game, and we expect this will be the same for Shadows.

The Assassin's Creed Shadows release date is confirmed, but we're still waiting to find out the best graphics card needed to make the most of your time with Yasuke and Naoe as they navigate Feudal Japan. It's worth noting that the system requirements for Assassin's Creed Shadows have been posted to the Epic Games Store, but this specs list appears to be a placeholder until Ubisoft announces the official specs.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

PCGamesN Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:25 PM
     CoD Black Ops 6 system requirements predictions

What are the Call of Duty Black Ops 6 system requirements? Call of Duty games rarely demand much from your gaming PC or laptop, but this latest Black Ops entry has a next-generation sheen to it that may result in powerful hardware being needed to achieve fast frame rates.

The Call of Duty Black Ops 6 release date has been confirmed, but we're still waiting to find out what the developer considers to be the best graphics card to run this latest installment at various settings. Rumors of a huge download size have also been debunked, but you're still going to need plenty of free storage space if previous CoD games are representative.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

PCGamesN Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:09 PM
     Best Diablo 4 classes ranked

What are the best Diablo 4 classes? We've played the game for dozens of hours to bring you the ultimate guide to each Diablo 4 class and which one you should pick for your intended playstyle. We'll run through an expert analysis of the Necromancer, Rogue, Sorcerer, Barbarian, and Druid following extensive testing.

Every D4 class has a unique skill tree, allowing you to pick which abilities to use. Unlike Diablo 3, which featured set character designs, you can customize the appearance of each Diablo 4 class. The D4 Season 4 release date has arrived, and with hours upon hours of hands-on experience with the game, detailed in our Diablo 4 review, we share everything you need to know about the best of the five Diablo 4 classes.

Continue reading Best Diablo 4 classes ranked
MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes

PCGamesN Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:04 PM
     Wuthering Waves tier list for 1.0 - best characters June 2024

Looking for the best Wuthering Waves tier list? The best Resonators can make all the difference when clearing dungeons or endgame challenges like Tower of Adversity. Whether you're looking for a devastating damage dealer or a stalwart support, new characters are constantly arriving in Wuthering Waves, and it can be tough to work out the best units and synergies in the roster. That's where we come in.

Our definitive WuWa tier list is here to help you decide which Wuthering Waves characters to draft onto your team and who to pull for in limited-time Wuthering Waves banners. This tier list comes with the caveat that combat in Wuthering Waves is more reaction-based than other gacha games, and the best units often require good reflexes to help them perform at their best. We also expect the meta to change dramatically as more characters arrive in future updates, so check back regularly to keep up with the rising (and falling) stars. Nevertheless, here are the best characters in Wuthering Waves 1.0 in descending order.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Wuthering Waves codes, Free PC games, Best anime games

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:56 PM
    

Everywhere is a creative suite that aims to let players build their own 3D games - such as shooters, racing games, and platformers - without code. Instead, players can use a developer- and user-created asset library to build and "remix" game worlds, then publish them for other folks to play.

Those creative tools will be available to some people next week, when the closed Builders Beta launches on June 18th.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:04 PM
    

When I play Minecraft, I mostly just want to build things, or maybe go exploring across its landscapes, which still have the power to surprise and delight me. My son, meanwhile, mostly wants to murder me - and in the game.

The Tricky Trials update, out now, might help redirect his bloodlust. It adds trial chambers full of traps and treasure, including waves of hostile mobs to battle against.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 13, 2024 4:03 PM
    

Prince Of Persia: The Lost Crown's first story DLC got a two-second trailer during Ubisoft Forward on Monday, confirming its name and its coming release this September. Here's a more specific release date that'll matter more to some of you: The Lost Crown itself will come to Steam on August 8th.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 13, 2024 1:33 PM
    

The latest Helldivers 2 patch is memorably titled 01.000.400, but for my money, it's hovering on the brink of being one of your gold-varnished "X.0" updates of note. It adds a fair few mechanics and makes various substantial adjustments to Arrowhead and Sony's liberty-humping, cheerily xenocidal squad shooter.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:38 PM
    

In the past I've described Phantom Blade Zero, the foetid and frantic new action-RPG from Chinese studio S-Game, as a Soulslike, and more specifically a Sekirolike. I must now hang my head and await the executioner's ludicrously oversized hammer, for while Phantom Blade Zero's ambience and layouts owe something to From's work, the moment-to-moment has just as much in common with older hack-and-slash games such as Ninja Gaiden. I played a bit of it at Summer Game Fest this week, and while I'm not rushing out to preorder (I never am, in fairness), I think it could be a good 'un.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:30 PM
    

Genshin Impact Cloud Version Open Beta Begins, Costs Money to Play

HoYoVerse announced that the Genshin Impact Cloud version open beta is now open in the US and Canada. However, while it is free to download on a PC, iOS device, or Android device, someone will need to pay real money to keep playing.

The idea behind this version of Genshin Impact is that you can play on any PC or mobile device without any additional downloads. Progress is carried over, once you log into it. However, in order to keep playing, you need to either purchase a 30-day Cloud Pass to have unlimited access or Cloud Coins to play for certain amounts of minutes.

A free trial is in effect for the Genshin Impact Cloud version. However, it is limited. When you log in for the first time, the five-hour (300 minute) free trial is automatically credited to your account. You can also get 15 free minutes every day that you log in. However, the total amount of free time you can get is 600 minutes. After you hit that limit, you must always pay for access. 

If someone buys a Cloud Pass for Genshin Impact, it costs $19.99, while Cloud Coins are available in various bundles. The smallest Cloud Coin bundle gives you 1,800 for $1.99. The game costs 10 Cloud Coins per minute to play. So that bundle gives you three hours worth of game time. The largest bundle is 14,000 Cloud Coins for $14.99, which is just over 23 hours worth of time.

Genshin Impact is available on the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. The Cloud version is in its beta phase in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and the United States.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 13, 2024 6:00 PM
    

si-gu-mi paper art puzzles based on Gundam mobile suit Zaku II

Bandai Namco's subsidiary Plex has opened pre-orders for new sets of paper art puzzles that feature the Zaku II mobile suits from the first Gundam anime show. People who reside in Japan can place their orders on the Japanese Premium Bandai web store. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!]

The puzzle sets will be available in two versions: The regular mass-produced MS-06F Zaku II and the MS-06S commander variant painted in Char Aznable's custom color. Both sets will have the same price tag of 4,800 yen (~$30.55). Each package will come with an instruction manual and four paper sheets containing the puzzle parts.

Each version will also have a different pose and total height. The regular Zaku II will have an overall height of 125mm (~4.92 in) and come with a bazooka. Meanwhile, the Char custom variant will be around 133mm (~5.24 in) tall while including a machine gun.

Here are some of the sample images for each set, including their full dimensions in millimeters:

The Gundam franchise has been most famous for its plastic-based Gunpla model kits, but Plex has also been releasing sets that use other materials. In late 2023, the same company revealed a ki-gu-mi craft puzzle set based on the RX-78-2 Gundam that utilizes bamboo in lieu of plastic.

The Paper Art si-gu-mi Pro puzzle sets based on the Zaku II units from Mobile Suit Gundam will be available in late July 2024.

The post New Gundam Paper Art Puzzles Will Feature the Zaku II appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:30 PM
    

Next Lego Transformers Character Is Bumblebee

Lego announced that a set based on Transformers character Bumblebee is about to take flight. The new release in the Icons line will cost $89.99 when it shows up on the official site on July 4, 2024, though people who are part of Lego Insiders will get early access on July 1, 2024. 

Bumblebee consists of 950 pieces to build, and the recommended age is 18+. It features two modes to it. The one allows you to see Bumblebee as a robot. This also includes a gun the character can equip. However, you can transform it into a Volkswagon Beetle. This is done by strategically moving parts around, like you would a normal Transformers action figure, rather than taking apart and completely rebuilding the set.

Here are some initial images, including one of Bumblebee as it is going from robot to car form.

This is the second Lego character in this Transformers line. The first was Optimus Prime. It launched in June 2022. It set the precedent for sets to have the capability to swap between robot and vehicle modes without needing to do any rebuilding. As that kit consists of 1508 pieces to Bumblebee's 950, it costs $179.99.

This isn't the only crossover product between Transformers characters and other merchandise brands. For example, many of them are also part of the Kotobukiya Bishoujo figure line. A feminine adaptation of Optimus Prime debuted in January 2023, and Bumblebee followed in August 2023.

Lego Bumblebee will launch on July 4, 2024, with Lego Insider Early Access running July 1-3, 2024. 

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Siliconera Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:00 PM
    

mononoke movie cast

A new trailer for the Mononoke: Karakasa movie is out, revealing some new male voice actors voicing characters in the cast. The trailer is a lot livelier than the previous one, which focused more on the women inside Ooku. [Thanks, Dengeki Online!]

You can watch the trailer here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYJ1mx7601E&t=2s

As a reminder, Sakurai was originally the Medicine Seller in Mononoke. However, due to his adultery scandal, Hiroshi Kamiya replaced him. This is due to the plot of the movie focusing on the plight and struggles of women in Ooku. Considering the circumstances in Sakurai's personal life and the themes of the film, the studio decided to recast him.

The new cast members in the Mononoke: Karakasa movie, as well as their previous roles, are:

  • Hiramoto: Jun Fukuyama (Joker in Persona 5, Lelouch in Code Geass, Lawrence in Spice and Wolf)
  • Mizorogi Hokuto: Kenjiro Tsuda (Kaiba in Yu-Gi-Oh, Dainsleif in Genshin Impact, Nanami in Jujustu Kaisen)
  • Saburoumaru: Yuki Kaji (Eren in Attack on Titan, Meliodas in The Seven Deadly Sins, and Todoroki in My Hero Academia)
  • Sakashita: Daisuke Hosomi (Professor Fudo in Yu-Gi-Oh 5D's, O.D. in Gatchaman, and Inoue in Tsuritama)
  • Tenshi: Miyu Irino (Cyno in Genshin Impact, Sora/Vanitas in Kingdom Hearts, Jintan in Anohana)

The plot of the Mononoke movie will feature the Medicine Seller investigating Ooku. It seems that the women are conducting a strange ritual every night. As well, a very important ritual, Oomochi-zuki, was delayed and someone disappeared under mysterious circumstances. It will combine spiritual fantasy, mystery, and historical fiction.

Mononoke is available for streaming on services like Crunchyroll and the film Mononoke: Karakasa will air on July 26, 2024.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 13, 2024 4:30 PM
    

Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Rangiku Figure Is Having a Drink

MegaHouse announced its next Bleach figure will be of Rangiku Matsumoto as she appears in Thousand-Year Blood War. It is the latest in the GEM Series, and people in Japan will be able to pre-order it from Premium Bandai ahead of its November 2024 release.  

Throughout the series, Rangiku is known for occasionally enjoying and partaking in sake. For this figure, she's wearing her Gotei 13 uniform. She's sitting on a chair holding a bowl in one hand, and an empty bottle can be positioned on the ground. As this is based on the most recently adapted arc, her hair is shorter than it was in some other parts of the story. However, she still has the pink scarf that is one of her most common accessories. The figure will cost 24,200円 (~$154).

Here is the official announcement for the upcoming Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Rangiku figure. It included three initial images of the character from different angles. Based on the early photos, it seems like the additional empty bottle may be able to be posed to someone's liking. 

https://twitter.com/mega_hobby/status/1801027005443641642

This isn't the first time a Rangiku figure has been a part of MegaHouse's GEM line. Another one appeared back in June 2022. This new one will be slightly smaller, as she apparently stands at about seven and a half inches, while the one of her using her Bankai was over nine inches tall. At this point, the older figure of her goes for about $259.99.

The GEM Bleach: The Thousand-Year Blood War Rangiku Matsumoto figure will launch in November 2024 in Japan. The latest anime adaptation is streaming on Disney+. Viz Media handles the manga outside of Japan. 

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Siliconera Thursday, June 13, 2024 4:00 PM
    

snufkin melody of moominvaley physical edition

A physical Nintendo Switch version of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is out now in Japan. It was previously only available as a digital download. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

The Nintendo Switch physical edition comes with the Cherished Keepsakes DLC of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley, as well as some paper stands you can display around the house. Cherished Keepsakes is a cosmetic DLC that you can use to give Snufkin some flowers for his hat, as well as a wooden mouthpiece for when he's just chilling and enjoying nature.

The limited version of the box will come with the game, the DLC, the original art book, the soundtrack, a pin of Moomintroll giving Snufkin a piggyback, and the paper stands. Depending on where you purchase it, you can get different bonuses. Ebiten will give a Snufkin keyholder, Rakuten a Moominmamma keyholder, Bookoff a postcard and sticker sheet, and Amazon a pop-up card of the theater.

While Kakehashi Games is only going to release the physical edition of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley in Japan, the Nintendo Switch does not have a region lock. This means that people from outside of Japan will be able to play it as well. You will have to import it though. Because of the bonuses, it might be a good item to purchase for fans of Moomin.

Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley is readily available on the Nintendo Switch and Windows PC. You can read our review of it here.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 13, 2024 3:30 PM
    

The Dungeon Meshi Party staring at the camera nervously Delicious in Dungeon anime season 2

Season 2 of the Delicious in Dungeon anime is now in production. After the conclusion of the first season's 24-episode run on Netflix, the new season was confirmed to be in the works.

The announcement of the Studio Trigger-developed show came via X (formerly known as Twitter). It included a teaser trailer, showing off some of the famous moments and delicious dining from the first season, as well as a stinger of the mage Sissel surrounded by dragons. The official account also showed off a new poster celebrating the announcement after the final episode of the current season was released on Netflix. There is currently no release date for the new season.

Here's the new art for the next season:

https://twitter.com/dun_meshi_en/status/1801253194863137246

We can see the new teaser for the second season of the Delicious in Dungeon anime on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRrXciq7-88&ab_channel=KADOKAWAanime

Meanwhile, various companies announced numerous pieces of merchandise to tie-in with the anime's release. A craft cola beverage inspired by the mandrake monster was announced in April 2024. A set of cooking utensils like the ones Senshi uses to make the delicious meals is also available to purchase.

The Delicious in Dungeon season 1 run is done and all episodes are currently streaming on Netflix, while season 2 is in the works. The manga is licensed for publication in the US by Yen Press.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 13, 2024 3:00 PM
    

umamusume downloads

Cygames announced that Umamusume: Pretty Derby passed over 21 million downloads. To commemorate this, all players will get an SSR Make Debut gacha ticket. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]

The SSR Make Debut gacha ticket will guarantee that you get an SSR support card. However, the options won't be newer than ones that came out in January 2024.

In addition, a new horse girl named Jungle Pocket debuted in the game and she is available in the gacha. Jungle Pocket was a Japanese thoroughbred that won five out of thirteen races over the course of his career. He retired in 2002 and died in 2021. The horse girl version of Jungle Pocket plays a major role in the Beginning of a New Era film.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby is a multimedia franchise focusing on personified versions of famous race horses in history. While a good number of these horses were male in real life, they're all girls in Umamusume. Aside from the game, there are anime series and manga adaptations of the characters and story. So far, Cygames has not announced any plans to release the game outside of Japan. However, Google hinted at a possible global release back in March 2023.

It has been a very popular game despite all of its delays, making over 2.4 billion JPY. Over 72% of the money Cygames made from mobage between February 2021 and March 2024 came from this game. Even back in 2021, it was the third highest grossing mobile game, competing with titles like Pokemon Go and Genshin Impact. It reached this number within about three months of release.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby is readily available on mobile devices and Windows PC in Japan.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 13, 2024 2:30 PM
    

Fate Zero figure of Saber with Saber Motored Cuirassier motorcycle

Good Smile Company revealed that it will restock the Fate/Zero Saber figure that has her riding a motorcycle in 2025. It has also opened pre-orders for the new batch on both the North American and Japanese international web stores. The figure set will be available at ¥19,000 / $111.99.

This figure depicts the protagonist's Servant Saber with the motorcycle formally known as the Saber Motored Cuirassier. The character is also wielding her signature Excalibur sword on her left hand. The 1/8 scale figure has an overall height of around 160 mm (6.29in), with the motorcycle measured at around 290mm (11.42in) long.

Here are some of the sample images for the figure set:

Good Smile Company originally released this figure set in June 2012. That was around the time the TV anime adaptation of the prequel novel to Fate/Stay Night concluded its run after it launched in October 2011.

The same Saber-class Servant also appeared in Fate/Stay Night, which originated as a visual novel for PCs. Type-Moon is working on remastering the original visual novel for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam while adding new English and Simplified Chinese localizations in 2024.

The pre-order window for the new batch of Fate/Zero figure sets of Saber with the Saber Motored Cuirassier will close on July 24, 2024. Good Smile Company will ship the restocked sets from Japan in January 2025 and North America in Q2 2025.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 13, 2024 2:00 PM
    

New chibi Devil May Cry series collaboration in Capcom Cafe

Capcom revealed that a new Devil May Cry collaboration event starring multiple characters will appear temporarily at its Japanese cafe outlets between July 2024 and August 2024. It will newly feature chibi illustrations of Dante, Vergil, Lady, Nero, and V. The event will be available at both Capcom Cafe outlets on Grandscape Ikebukuro in Tokyo and Daimaru Umeda in Osaka.

Capcom Cafe frequently holds Devil May Cry collaborations in an almost yearly basis. Prior examples included a Dante pizza burger in 2020. But while Capcom had held a collaboration featuring multiple versions of the same characters in 2022, it will focus on a single version for each character in the upcoming 2024 edition.

Dante and Vergil will appear in their Devil May Cry 3 attires, while Lady and Nero's appearances will be based on Devil May Cry 4. The fifth and last character featured in the key visual will be V, who made his debut in Devil May Cry 5, the series' latest mainline entry to date.

The new Devil May Cry collaboration event will appear at both Capcom Cafe outlets in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, and Umeda, Osaka, from July 5, 2024, to August 8, 2024. Capcom will reveal more details about the collaboration, including the menu and merchandise, in the near future.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 13, 2024 1:30 PM
    

Evangelion Crossing Expo returns to Tokyo in September 2024

A long-running Evangelion expo series will make its return to the city where it all started. Khara has announced that it will hold a new Evangelion Crossing Expo in Tokyo from mid-September 2024 to October 2024. The venue will be different though, as the company will hold it at the Roppongi Museum instead of Shibuya Hikarie. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

Evangelion Crossing Expo is a series of exhibitions that display numerous works and products derived from the anime series. The collection ranges from figures of characters and EVA units to pachinko machines and vehicle liveries.

The first-ever expo in the series launched in Tokyo at Shibuya Hikarie in July 2022. Since then, Khara held successive expos in Osaka in December 2022, Fukuoka in April 2023, Akita in July 2023, Niigata in December 2023, and Nagoya in February 2024. As of this announcement, the company is preparing to hold the next expo that will take place in Aomori at New's Hall from July 6, 2024, to September 1, 2024.

However, Khara will not end the expo series with the return to Tokyo. The company has confirmed that it will hold another expo in Shizuoka at the Shimizu Cultural Center Marinart from December 2024 to January 2025. The company has also stated its intention to add even more cities across Japan to the list in the future.

The Evangelion Crossing Expo will re-appear in Tokyo at the Roppongi Museum from September 13, 2024, to October 22, 2024.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 13, 2024 1:00 PM
    

holoearth version 0.8.0

The Holoearth Version 0.8.0 update will add combat and survival features. In addition, the simulation room will be larger and there will be a day-night cycle. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

Version 0.8.0 of Holoearth go live on June 17, 2024. Cover already announced this back in April 2024, though that reveal didn't involve a concrete release date. You can watch the trailer here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFyG9TbBLmg

In the trailer, we can watch the sky turn from night to day. We also get the first example of combat in Holoearth, as we get to see a battle. You can also throw items at enemies and attack them with your swords. Defeating them can also let you level up. The trailer doesn't show too much of what you can do to survive in the wild, but we can see the avatar player sitting next to a fire outside. There will also be 36 new items to customize your avatar and over 200 new items for your house.

At night, you'll need to use a torch or campfire to see things around you. Defeating monsters will let you gain materials and ingredients. You can then use those items to craft various items or cook different meals. You'll need to do so to prevent hunger and dehydration, which can affect your stamina.

Holoearth is available on the Windows PC and Version 0.8.0 will come out on June 17, 2024. To commemorate this, you'll be able to collect 300 Holocoins. However, this offer will only be available until August 14, 2024.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 13, 2024 12:30 PM
    

FFVII Ever Crisis Aerith and Tifa Monster Hunter Gear Appears

The next part of the FFVII Ever Crisis Monster Hunter event is live, and that also means a banner with Aerith and Tifa. The two of them get Kamura and Kirin equipment, respectively, as Silver Rathalos also appears in the crossover event.

First, here's the trailer for the second part of the FFVII Ever Crisis Monster Hunter crossover event, which features Silver Rathalos, Kamura Aerith, and Kirin Tifa. Things begin with the Silver Rathalos on the attack. Then, we get to see Tifa strike back. That's followed by Aerith also contributing to the fight. The teaser closes with the Rathalos continuing its assault.

https://twitter.com/FFVII_EC_EN/status/1801138337392316898

The new equipment Aerith and Tifa are wearing in that FFVII Ever Crisis trailer are a part of the latest banner. It runs until July 2, 2024. Tifa can get Kirin Armor and Gloves. In the video, she used electrical attacks with it. Meanwhile, Aerith wields a Kamura Wand and wears an outfit that resembles Hinoa's from Monster Hunter Rise. The previous banner involved exclusive items for Cloud and Zack.

Here's the announcement art for that:

Image via Square Enix

Finally, the Rathalos in the Midgar Skies event now has the new right. When you beat it, you can get Proof of Defeat: Silver Rathalos and Silver Rathalos Shards. Those can be turned in for Glenn's Silver Sol Buster. As a reminder, going through the event is also how to get the Cait Sith Catsmegaphone and themed gear.

FFVII Ever Crisis is available for the PC and mobile devices. The Monster Hunter event runs until July 2, 2024.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, June 13, 2024 3:38 PM
     How To Get The Red Terror Lmg In Fallout 76 Skyline Valley Feature Image(1)As you can probably already tell the Skyline Valley Expansion of Fallout 76 is quite massive with tons of new things to search for. One of them is the Red Terror LMG, and we'll show you how to get it in Fallout 76: Skyline Valley. Fallout 76: Skyline Valley – How to get the Red Terror LMG Apart from finding Vault 63, you'll be able to participate in many events such as the Neurological Warfare event. To earn the Red Terror LMG, you must enter the Dangerous Pastime event which might be easier than the aforementioned one because its PVE and other players can help out.  Once you start the Dangerous Pastime event, there are certain things you must do to get the LMG. They are as follows. Speak the an NPC called David Shufflerworth, he'll be at the Thunder Mountain Substation TM – 03. This substation can be hard to find, you can reference the map below for help.  Screenshot: PC Invasion After, you'll need to collect at least 40 scattered metal boxes...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, June 13, 2024 3:24 PM
     How To Unlock Reaching Within Shader In Destiny 2 Featured ImageDestiny 2 is all about participating in the most difficult activities in the game, all so you can put on the best drip imaginable. Shaders are an integral part of the Destiny ecosystem and every new expansion releases even more colors for your Guardian's gear. So let's take a look at how to unlock Reaching Within shader in Destiny 2. Destiny 2 — Where to unlock Reaching Within Shader Screenshot: PC Invasion While you're working your way through The Final Shape story and raising your Guardian's power level, other rewards await you when you take part in activities around The Pale Heart. Most of these rewards come in the form of gifts from your Ghost, who is the main vendor for The Final Shape's destination. You still find destination weapons that drop from random enemies inside the Traveler, but what you won't find this way is the brand-new shader: Reaching Within. In order to acquire this shader, you must reach Rank 16 with your Ghost ve...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, June 13, 2024 3:23 PM
     Pathfinder Wrath Of The Righteous Romance Featured ImageWith the final content already in Pathfinder, are you ready to have one last romantic date with your companion? Here is how romance works in Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous A Dance of Masks and how to trigger the romance event. Table of ContentsRomance event in Pathfinder WOTR A Dance of Masks, explainedHow to trigger the romantic event with your companion in Pathfinder WOTR Dance of MasksArriving at KenabresDiscovering the truthTime to partayTriggering the romantic event with your companionA Dance of Masks romance event Romance event in Pathfinder WOTR A Dance of Masks, explained The romance event in the A Dance of Masks DLC is an exclusive date scene in which you along with the companion you have romanced will have a personalized date during the events of this new Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous content. Contrary to other instances or side quests in the base game and A Dance of Masks, you won't miss this romance event like with y...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, June 13, 2024 3:16 PM
     Vaults MinecraftThis should come as no surprise, but the point of the chambers in Minecraft is to open the vaults to collect sweet, sweet loot. But how sweet is the loot, and is it worth taking on a trial chamber for? How to open trial chamber vaults in Minecraft Vaults are like loot crates that you will find scattered around the trial chambers in Minecraft. They can be used once by each player, allowing for as many pulls as there are players. To unlock a vault to receive the rewards, you need to find and use a Mysterious Trial Key. You will find these as a rare drop from trial spawners. Once you beat all that a trial spawner has to give, it will spit out an item for you. If you're lucky, you'll be awarded a Mysterious Trial Key. Find the nearest vault and use the key on it to get your rewards. How to open ominous vaults If you use the ominous bottle to turn a trial chamber into an ominous trial chamber, you'll come across ominous vaults. These vaults will give out bet...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, June 13, 2024 1:54 PM
     Wuthering Waves Wuthering Exploration Event Rewards And Tasks ExplainedThe Wuthering Exploration event in Wuthering Waves will give players a chance to earn a bevy of rewards by completing tasks. Let's review how to complete all the tasks available to earn the most rewards possible. All Wuthering Exploration event rewards and tasks in Wuthering Waves Running from June 13-27, the Wuthering Exploration event will have players complete tasks to earn Survey Points. The only prerequisite to unlocking this event is to reach Union Level 14. You can then turn these Survey Points into rewards such as Astrites and EXP items. Here are all the rewards available: x800 Astrite x1 Malleable Elite Class Echo I x1 Malleable Elite Class Echo II x30 Premium Sealed Tube x100 Premium Tuner Screenshot: PC Invasion You'll obtain two Survey Tasks to complete which reset every day. Each task will grant you 10 Survey Points, and after certain milestones, you can use your Survey Points to obtain rewards. From the options below, your two dail...

TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:26 PM
     Chaosium Inc. has launched two new titles for role-playing game fans, "Pendragon Core Rulebook" and "The Grey Knight." These releases promise to immerse players in the adventures and intrigues of King Arthur's Britain, offering a blend of chivalric tales and strategic gameplay. The "Pendragon: Core Rulebook" encompasses the essential mechanics of the Pendragon game system,...

TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:21 PM
     Osprey Games recently revealed an expansion to their Stargrave series, introducing "Dead or Alive," a supplement designed by Joseph A. McCullough. This new release focuses on solo bounty hunting in the game's universe, where players command a crew to track down fugitives. "Dead or Alive" enables players to engage in various missions with motives ranging...

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     Fantasy Flight Games has announced the re-release of "The Innsmouth Conspiracy," now separated into two expansions: The Innsmouth Conspiracy Investigator Expansion and The Innsmouth Conspiracy Campaign Expansion. This update provides an entry point for new players and a completion opportunity for veteran collectors of Arkham Horror: The Card Game. Set in the fictional town of...

WGB Thursday, June 13, 2024 7:54 PM
     The Nintendo Switch is an exceptional handheld machine, but its cramped Joy-Cons can lead to serious hand cramps. The M6 HD from Mobapad is easily one of the best 3rd party alternatives on the market, offering comfortable chunky grips, mechanical switches and plenty of handy features.

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     Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition has been updated on the PSN backend, and trophies have also appeared, suggesting the game will be released soon.

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Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO will launch on October 11

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A Steam announcement trailer was also released.

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Is Concord dead on arrival?

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