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GamersHeroes Wednesday, July 3, 2024 5:59 PM
    

The team at Silver Lining Studio and PLAYISM have announced their story-rich photography indie The Star Named EOS has been awarded the "Excellence in Visual Art" award at DevGAMM 2024.

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GamersHeroes Wednesday, July 3, 2024 4:23 PM
    

See how players will be able to "Break, Build, & Battle" like never before with the new gameplay trailer for CRAFTS & MEISTER and Bandai Namco's Gundam Breaker 4.

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GamersHeroes Wednesday, July 3, 2024 3:32 PM
    

The team at Nintendo Treehouse recently battled head-to-head in a number of different challenges found in the upcoming release of Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition.

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GamersHeroes Wednesday, July 3, 2024 2:23 PM
    

The latest trailer for A44 Games and Kepler Interactive's Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, dubbed "No Rest 'Til Dawn," serves as a showcase on how the time for vengeance has arrived.

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GamersHeroes Wednesday, July 3, 2024 12:57 PM
    

The team at Bandai Namco are making a big splash at EVO 2024 with a number of TEKKEN 8 activations, alongside a hands-on demo for DRAGON BALL: SPARKING! ZERO.

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GamersHeroes Wednesday, July 3, 2024 12:13 PM
    

Set to release on October 4 for PC and consoles, get ready for the release of Dimps and Bandai Namco's SWORD ART ONLINE Fractured Daydream with the story trailer for the title.

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Kotaku Wednesday, July 3, 2024 5:10 PM
    

The 4th of July is a day for jingoistic mythmaking and summer merriment. I can't think of a better way to celebrate it than by grilling food, watching things explode, and ordering a bunch of cool stuff online that you totally don't need but will still be really awesome to have.

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Kotaku Wednesday, July 3, 2024 5:00 PM
    

Thus far, only one Activision Blizzard-published game has made its way to Xbox's Game Pass subscription service, almost a year after Microsoft finalized its deal to purchase the massive Call of Duty publisher. But a new report claims more Activision games will (slowly) start coming to the service in the near future.

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Kotaku Wednesday, July 3, 2024 3:15 PM
    

A lot of Elden Ring players have been struggling with the game's recently released Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. The DLC, which takes place in an entirely new region, features a hard-as-nails boss gauntlet and a brand new leveling system that has raised the bar for folks, perhaps even a little too high. However,…

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Kotaku Wednesday, July 3, 2024 3:05 PM
    

The Acolyte, much like its main characters, resists definition and placement in Star Wars' decades-long legacy, and that is its biggest strength. The Disney+ series ticks many boxes that the more traditional, masculine fans of the franchise have been begging for for years (High Republic lore, rare aliens, wild…

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Kotaku Wednesday, July 3, 2024 2:55 PM
    

We all have that one game we love so much, we want to share with as many people as possible. Unless you're a gatekeeper of the things that bring you joy, you've probably tried to get a friend, family member, partner, or stranger on the street to play a game you love in hopes that it will similarly enrich their lives.…

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Kotaku Wednesday, July 3, 2024 2:15 PM
    

Production on a live-action Watch Dogs film has finally started over a decade after Ubisoft first announced the adaptation was in the works.

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Kotaku Wednesday, July 3, 2024 1:20 PM
    

The Curseblade's Cirque is a Backhand Blade that can only be obtained in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It's one of the most visually distinct weapons in the DLC, and its unique Ash of War can be as thrilling to use as it is effective against your foes. If you're going all-in on Dexterity, this is a…

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Kotaku Wednesday, July 3, 2024 12:40 PM
    

When Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster releases later this year, fans will have to play as a new, different-looking Frank West. This "improved" version of the character hasn't been well received online, so it's nice to hear that Capcom is offering a different model based on the OG Frank West in the remaster. However,…

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Kotaku Wednesday, July 3, 2024 12:30 PM
    

Sukeban Games, the developer best known for 2016's charming and poignant VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action, has announced a new game. Titled .45 Parabellum Bloodhound: Cyberpunk Active Time Action, the new project is a moody, retro-inspired adventure taking major inspiration from Square's cult classic 1998 PS1…

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Kotaku Wednesday, July 3, 2024 12:20 PM
    

Update 7/3/2024 1:54p.m. ET: Kotaku has been made aware that Anthony Bray is a convicted serial burglar who has previously served four years in prison for previous crimes, which better explains the seemingly harsh conviction.

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PCGamesN Wednesday, July 3, 2024 6:37 PM
     Gray Zone Warfare just made landing and extracting much easier

Helicopters are like buses - there's never one around when you need one, and then three come along at once. That's how it's been in Gray Zone Warfare, with landing and extracting both being afflicted by lengthy waits for transport. A new patch released today should make it a little simpler to get where you want to go - and make getting out more convenient too.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Gray Zone Warfare System Requirements, Best survival games

PCGamesN Wednesday, July 3, 2024 4:43 PM
     DBD dev teases what's next for the horror game in Reddit AMA

Reddit AMA (ask me anything) threads can be bloodbaths. Some developers and celebrities think they'll get an easy ride but it can often turn into an utter PR nightmare. Today, Behaviour Interactive - developer of Dead by Daylight - has taken to Reddit to answer questions from the community. For once the sharks weren't in the waters and there was no real blood spilled, but we did get to glimpse a few details about what's next for the game.

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

PCGamesN Wednesday, July 3, 2024 3:50 PM
     Next ESO update will let you rummage through other player houses

One of the joys that comes with playing ESO is getting to grips with the player housing system. There are tons of houses available and you can decorate them to your liking, with all the stuff you've looted and gathered in your adventures. You can even invite friends over to enjoy what you've created but there are limitations. Those limits will soon be eased, as the next update for the game will introduce a whole new player housing browser.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: ESO Elsweyr release date, ESO Necromancer skills, ESO Elsweyr Skyshard locations

PCGamesN Wednesday, July 3, 2024 3:41 PM
     Assassin's Creed's obscure cousin is suddenly available for free

If you grew up on Assassin's Creed like I did then chances are you've played all of them before, some of them a few times — looking at you Assassin's Creed 2 and Black Flag. Still, sometimes it's nice to play something new, and what better time to experiment than when a game is free on GOG?

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best medieval games, Best old games

PCGamesN Wednesday, July 3, 2024 12:45 PM
     New Fallout 4 mod adds whole new location and a horror quest

I have a strange relationship with Fallout 4. I preordered it way back when it launched in 2015 and was thoroughly disappointed. Still, I go back to it every few years and have another go at completing the story. I always get sidetracked by building settlements, minor quests, or installing mods that change the playing experience enough to push me to get further than I have before. There's a certain itch it scratches that other games just can't. Now, an ambitious new mod has me wanting to reinstall it all over again.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fallout 4 console commands, Fallout 4 mods, Fallout 4 System Requirements

PCGamesN Wednesday, July 3, 2024 1:09 PM
     Dead Space is partially coming back to life in a really strange way

Death is not the end in gaming. Many games have reappeared in strange and unexpected ways, meaning even if something has been absent for a long time you never know when it might suddenly make a return. The fortunes of the Dead Space Remake appeared sealed but there's now a sudden tiny glimmer of hope - though it's via one of the weirdest collaborations in gaming.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best horror games on PC, Dead Space Remake review, Dead Space system requirements

PCGamesN Wednesday, July 3, 2024 12:02 PM
     Brilliant, unique open world game Shadow of War is now just $3

One incredible mechanic can make an entire game worthy of your time. The time loop of Outer Wilds, the social interaction of Dark Souls, and the titular portals of Portal are all incredible ideas pushed to their limit. A singular design objective is the centerpiece of the experience, letting everything else revolve around it. Middle-earth: Shadow of War's phenomenal Nemesis system is exactly that, turning a solid open-world fantasy adventure into an unforgettable one - and it's currently less than $3.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Shadow of War review, Shadow of War PC performance review, Shadow of War release date

PCGamesN Wednesday, July 3, 2024 12:30 PM
     PC gamers are finally embracing the controller, as usage triples

Controller snobbery is in decline among PC gamers, with the proportion of Steam users playing on a PC controller tripling over the last six years. That doesn't mean the classic keyboard and mouse combo is being spurned for first-person shooters, of course, but it does mean that PC gamers are now much more likely to reach for a pair of thumbsticks in some games.

According to Valve, the Xbox controller is the most popular design, commanding a 59% share among Steam gamers playing with a controller. We're inclined to agree with their choice too, as the current Xbox Wireless Controller is our favorite overall choice when it comes to finding the best PC controller right now.

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

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 3, 2024 2:35 PM
    

Tiny Garden is bringing back the spirit of Polly Pocket with a cutesy farming sim game set inside a virtual plastic clamshell inspired by the nineties toy phenomenon.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 3, 2024 2:10 PM
    

It's been a good while since we last got a proper Transformers video game, with the four years since the XCOM-ish Transformers: Battlegrounds in 2020 only seeing long-in-the-works MMO Transformers Online finally biting the dust. That's about to change, with the reveal of a curious new combination of racer and roguelike starring the robots in disguise.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 3, 2024 1:28 PM
    

The developers behind cyberpunk bartending gem VA-11 Hall-A have revealed their next game, and it looks a doozy. .45 Parabellum Bloodhound draws its inspiration from PlayStation masterpiece Parasite Eve in offering a mix of real-time and turn-based combat dubbed as "active time action".

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 3, 2024 12:26 PM
    

Surgent Studios, developers of this year's fetching Afrofuturist platformer Tales of Kenzera: Zau, have laid off more than a dozen staff. The cuts come just over two months on from the release of the debut video game release from the multimedia studio founded by Assassin's Creed Origins star Abubakar Salim.

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Siliconera Wednesday, July 3, 2024 7:00 PM
    

Dragonite Pokemon Event Begins in Fukui Prefecture

Fukui Prefecture and The Pokemon Company announced that the new "Mystery Solving with Dragonite in Fukui" event will be held between July 21, 2024 and October 31, 2024. The event will be held as one of the activities promoted by the Japanese Pokemon Local Acts initiative. [Thanks, Oricon!]

The event will consist of a series of riddles that can be solved by riding one of the Echizen Railway trains while enjoying sightseeing around Fukui City, and piecing together the next step of the adventure alongside the beloved Pokemon Dragonite. The expected duration of the activity is roughly three hours long, and the available hours for the event are between 10am and 6pm JST.

The participation fee is 3,000 yen (or about $18.55) for adults, and 2,400 yen (~$14.84) for children of elementary school age. The price includes a mystery solving kit and a free one-day ticket for the designated Echizen Railway lines. In addition, Echizen Railway will operate a Dragonite train on July 21, 2024 as part of the event. The train will be available to both participants and non-participants. Both the train carts exterior and interior will be decorated with motifs inspired by Dragonite, Dragonair, and Dratini.

As a reminder, Bayonetta character designer Mari Shimazaki recently revealed on her X (formerly Twitter) account that she was the artist behind the design for Fidough, Dachsbun, Miriam and Raifort in the recent Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

The "Mystery Solving with Dragonite in Fukui" Pokemon event will be available between July 21, 2024 and October 31, 2024, and the event will be held around Fukui City, Japan.

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Siliconera Wednesday, July 3, 2024 6:00 PM
    

Pokemon After School Sticker Shop Appears in Osaka and Yokohama

Bandai Namco announced the opening of a limited Pokemon After School print sticker specialty shop including merchandise featuring Pikachu, Eevee, and other popular Pokemon. The store will be available between July 20, 2024 and October 14, 2024 at the eggnam HEP FIVE store located in Osaka, Japan, as well as the eggnam store in Yokohama World Porters. [Thanks, PR Times!]

Visitors renting headbands styled after Pokemon or cosplay clothes at the store will receive a postcard featuring the key visual art for the event, which was designed by artist and animator Hanabushi (@hanabushi_ on X,) and those presenting two stickers made at the store will receive an original eggnam pouch.

In addition, the store will have various gachapon machines offering keychains, hairclips, and light wristbands in the style of the key visual. Each gachapon machine costs 300 yen (or about $1.86.) You can take a look at the Pokemon After School gachapon merchandise and the key visual art for the store here:

As a reminder, the official Pokemon YouTube channel recently uploaded a PokeDance video featuring the Pokemon ambassadors for various Japanese prefectures.

The Pokemon After School print sticker shop will appear at the eggnam HEP FIVE and eggnam Yokohama World Porters stores between July 20 and October 14, 2024.

The post Pokemon After School Sticker Shop Appears in Osaka and Yokohama appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, July 3, 2024 5:00 PM
    

Danganronpa Characters Play Mahjong in Riichi City Event

A Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc collaboration event is now available on mahjong game Riichi City until July 30, 2024. The collaboration will feature popular Danganronpa characters Makoto Naegi, Kyoko Kirigiri, Celestia Ludenberg, and Junko Enoshima as playable characters, as well as mastermind and series mascot Monokuma. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

Each of the 4 Danganronpa main characters will receive a new Chinese-inspired design as well as a swimsuit costume for the collaboration. As part of the plot of the event, Danganronpa protagonist Makoto Naegi travels back in time to the world of Riichi City and gets involved in a mahjong-themed mystery after losing his memories.

Alongside the rest of the Danganronpa characters, Makoto has to uncover the truth about what happened at the Shinjin-O tournament, and avoid being punished by the evil mastermind Monokuma. Alongside the regular mahjong games featured in Riichi City, the event will include gameplay mechanics reminiscent of the class trials present in the Danganronpa series, including the iconic truth bullets.

As a reminder, the Danganronpa series was featured on March 2024 in another crossover with tower defense game Oshiro Project: RE -Castle Defense-, focusing on the first two titles, Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc and Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair.

Riichi City is readily available on Android and iOS mobile devices as well as PC via Steam. The Danganronpa series is available on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

The post Danganronpa Characters Play Mahjong in Riichi City Event appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, July 3, 2024 4:30 PM
    

Honkai Star Rail Life 4 Cuts Photo Frames Now Available

The Life 4 Cuts photo booths in the US and Canada now offer Honkai: Star Rail frames with characters. It is available for about two months, with the options being removed on September 2, 2024. 

All five of the photo booth frame options at Life 4 Cuts make it look as though a person is posing alongside characters from Honkai: Star Rail. In each case there are four different poses, one for each of the shots that will be taken. The featured folks are all ones who showed up prominently in the 2.0 storyline on Penacony. So someone could look like they are taking pictures with Aventurine, Jade, Firefly, SAM, or Boothill. In the case of Aventurine, Boothill, and Jade, the characters appear on the right side of the photo. For the Firefly and SAM frames, they're on the right. 

Here's the official announcement:

https://twitter.com/honkaistarrail/status/1803261945883271397

Life 4 Cuts locations in the United States are more limited, so only people in or about to go to California or Georgia will be able to take the Honkai: Star Rail photos. However, in Canada there are locations in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec. 

Here is where all of the US locations are:

  • Arcadia, CA: The Shops at Santa Anita
  • Buena Park, CA: The Source OC 
  • Duluth, GA: Park Village Shopping Center
  • Hollywood, CA: Ovation Hollywood
  • Rowland Heights, CA: Yes Plaza
  • Stanton, CA: Rodeo 39 Public Market

As for Canada, here are some of the places where you'll find Life 4 Cuts:

  • Burnaby, British Columbia: Juillet Cafe
  • Calgary, Alberta: Ambient
  • Calgary, Alberta: And Some Flower Cafe
  • Edmonton, Alberta: Teapsy Lab
  • London, Ontario: The Alley
  • Markham, Ontario: Pacific Mall
  • Mississuaga, Ontario: The Cups
  • Montreal, Quebec: Nous Somme Cafe
  • Montreal, Quebec: Pang Pang Karaoke
  • Montreal, Quebec: Seoul"73
  • North York, Ontario: Upper East Food Club
  • Richmond, British Columbia: Aberdeen Centre
  • Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Quebec: Marche in St-Bruno Mall
  • Thornhill, Ontario: Commerce Gate
  • Toronto, Ontario: Hanbingo in Downtown
  • Toronto, Ontario: Palgong Tea in the Distillery District
  • Vancouver, British Columbia: Robson Public Market
  • Victoria, British Columbia: Bay Centre

In Japan, a Honkai: Star Rail Firefly and SAM event is being held at Animate Cafe Gratte.

Honkai: Star Rail is available on the PS5, PC, and mobile devices. The Life 4 Cuts promotion with the game is available until September 2, 2024. 

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Siliconera Wednesday, July 3, 2024 4:00 PM
    

SuperGroupies Gnosia Merchandise Inspired by Setsu

Indie adventure Gnosia inspired SuperGroupies' latest line of gaming merchandise, with Setsu's design and color scheme coming through in the items. The collection includes a watch and a bag, which are both expected to be released in December 2024.

The Gnosia A4-size bag is the cheaper of the two items. It comes in at ¥20,900 (~$130). It is made of fake leather, nylon, and polyesther. While the exterior is black with teal highlights that match Setsu's jacket, the interior pocket actually features images based on multiple characters. So in addition to Setsu, other Gnosia characters like Gina, Raqio, Remnan, SQ, and Yuriko are referenced. 

Here are the official SuperGroupies images of the bag:

The Gnosia watch is the slightly more expensive of the two pieces of merchandise, and it also matches Setsu's color scheme. It comes in at ¥22,000 (~$136). The face of the watch includes the Silver Key, as does the back. There are also the constellations between the numbers, referencing all of the characters in Gnosia. 

Here's a closer look at the watch:

Gnosia is available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. It is also on the Vita in Japan. The SuperGroupies merchandise inspired by the game will launch in December 2024, and worldwide shipping is available. 

The post SuperGroupies Gnosia Merchandise Inspired by Setsu appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, July 3, 2024 3:30 PM
    

Horizon, God of War, and Ghost of Tsushima Action Figures Announced

Sony announced that Spinmaster will make action figures of characters from the games Horizon Forbidden West, Ghost of Tsushima, and God of War Ragnarok. The first one will be Aloy, which is expected to ship in August 2024 and costs $49.99 at Amazon.

The Horizon Forbidden West Aloy figure is six inches tall. She comes with six pairs of hands, with various poses, so she can hold her equipment. She also has five face plates, with different expressions and paint on them. She is fully posable, with joints in areas like her shoulders, elbows, knees, and hips, with 42 articulation points total. She also comes armed with the bow and spear she uses in the game, and you can make it look like she's aiming one arrow from the quiver that can be displayed on her back. 

Here's a closer look at the figure and her accessories both inside and outside of the box.

This follows the announcement of a more expensive Horizon Forbidden West Aloy figure. Prime 1 Studio announced a $1,200 one back in May 2024. However, it is a static figure and not articulated.

The next four figures are all due to appear in September 2024. As such, pre-orders aren't live for them yet. However, Sony did confirm those will start appearing on June 15, 2024. Aloy will be joined by Varl from Horizon Forbidden West. Meanwhile, the God of War figures are of Kratos and Atreus and the Ghost of Tsushima one is of Jin Sakai.

Here's how the initial photos for those look:

The Horizon Forbidden Aloy figure will arrive in August 2024, followed by a Varl one in September 2024. The God of War Ragnarok Atreus and Kratos and Ghost of Tsushima Jin Sakai figures will launch in September 2024.

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Siliconera Wednesday, July 3, 2024 3:00 PM
    

See a Life Is Strange: Double Exposure FFVII Outfit for Max

As part of the Life is Strange: Double Exposure Ultimate Edition, people will get a FFVII Outfit Pack for Max. Ahead of the game's launch in October 2024, Square Enix offered a first look at a Moogle outfit that Max can wear on social media

We had an idea of how the Max Moogle outfit pack costume inspired by the mascot in FFVII would look thanks to the Microsoft Store product page for the Ultimate Edition. It featured thumbnails for all of the five pieces of costume DLC would look. However, it didn't give us an idea of how it could appear in-action in-game.  The new screenshot shows Max in-game, sitting on a bench with snow in the background, as she is wearing the Moogle hat and white coat.

Here's how that looks:

Image via Square Enix

The FFVII Moogle outfit is the only crossover costume confirmed for Max in Life is Strange: Double Exposure. The $79.99 Ultimate Edition also gives buyers Decades, Fan Favorite, Paw Prints, and Spooky Outfit Packs for the character. People will also get "exclusive cat content." The Decades and Spooky Outfit Packs will also be available in the $59.99 Deluxe Edition.

Life is Strange: Double Exposure will be available on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on October 29, 2024. A Nintendo Switch version will also appear.

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Siliconera Wednesday, July 3, 2024 2:30 PM
    

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero Demo Will Appear at Evo 2024

More people will get a chance to play Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero soon, as an Evo 2024 demo is on the way. Bandai Namco revealed the upcoming PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC game will show up at the event. 

We don't have too many details about the Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero demo just yet. Bandai Namco said this will be one of the first playable appearances of the game. Many of the characters, such as Goku and Vegeta, will appear in the arena fighter. We do know the final game will have a story mode and over 160 characters from the series in it. 

This will be one of two games from the developer and publisher at the event. It also noted it will have Tekken 8 there. In addition to being a part of the main Evo 2024 lineup alongside titles like Street Fighter 6, Guilty Gear Strive, and Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising, there will be demo stations for that fighter as well. Those will include DLC characters. 

Prior to this reveal, Bandai Namco shared more details about characters and features in the fighter. For example, players will be able to set up Custom Battle Scenes. Also, the latest roster update included characters like Future Trunks, Goku Black Super Saiyan Rose, Mr. Satan, Super Vegito, and Yajirobe.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will appear on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on October 11, 2024. Evo will be held at the Las Vegas Convention Center West Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada between July 19-21, 2024. 

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Siliconera Wednesday, July 3, 2024 2:00 PM
    

genshin impact hu tao scale figure

A scale figure of Hu Tao from Genshin Impact is available to pre-order on AmiAmi. The figure is "Fragrance in Thaw," which is the name of her Collected Miscellany trailer.

The Genshin Impact Hu Tao figure costs 26,880 JPY, or $166.37. It'll come out some time in August 2025. As a 1/7 scale figure, it stands at around 27 centimeters in height. AmiAmi also offers a clear file as a pre-order bonus. It shows Hu Tao under the night sky while she's surrounded by butterflies of light. The back of the file is red with the Genshin Impact logo. It's not for sale, meaning that you can only get this (from AmiAmi) as part of this pre-order.

The Hu Tao figure shows her posing with the Staff of Homa, which is her signature weapon. She strikes a playful pose, with one hand tipping her hat and her leg in the air behind her. She's standing on a rock, with a Silk Flower bush, her little ghost friend, and a lantern around her. There is blue at the very bottom of the base, as if to emulate water.

Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. The Hu Tao scale figure will come out in August 2025.

The post New Hu Tao Scale Genshin Impact Figure Looks Cheerful appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, July 3, 2024 1:30 PM
    

Honkai Star Rail Stellar Shimmer

The Stellar Shimmer Test event is about to begin in Honkai: Star Rail. The new event will last from July 5-29, 2024.

The Stellar Shimmer Test is a combat simulation taking place on the Herta Space Station location in Honkai: Star Rail. Players will be taking part in a series of combat challenges, each with their own unique twists. Each fight will offer bonuses based on specific criteria, such as increasing Break DMG for the party any time Skill Points are replenished. Trial characters will also be available for players to use.

The Stellar Shimmer Test will require players to be at least Trailblaze Level 21 before taking part in the event. New challenges will unlock each day during the event, for a total of eight stages. Each challenge will be available on two difficulties. Dwarf Star must be completed to unlock Supergiant Star, which adds more objectives for greater rewards. For example, Dwarf Star may only require you to defeat 2 waves of enemies, but Supergiant could request 3, 4 and 5 waves for each tier. Rewards for completing the event include a Tracks of Destiny item and 500 Stellar Jades. Other upgrade materials will also be awarded for completing the challenges.

The Stellar Shimmer Test is the latest Herta Space Station content to be added to Honkai: Star Rail. It follows the addition of the Divergent Universe mode, which was released as part of the Version 2.3 update.

Honkai: Star Rail is out now for PC, PS5 and mobile devices. The Stellar Shimmer Test event runs from July 5-29, 2024.

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Siliconera Wednesday, July 3, 2024 1:00 PM
    

Zenless Zone Zero Trailer Shows Ellen Gameplay

Ellen is the first S-rank Agent available for a limited time in Zenless Zone Zero, and the latest trailer shows off a little gameplay. However, it's also interspersed with more cinematic scenes highlighting her time with friends and classmates and personality.

Things start by showing Ellen during her downtime. Some of her friends surprise her at a cafe. They take a photo together. The group heads to an arcade to play games. We also see two of them using Ellen's shark tail to scratch off a lottery ticket (and winning). However, as they're all relaxing, she gets a Victoria Housekeeping message that sends her off to work in a Hollow, handling some enemies.

It's then that we see how Ellen works in battle with footage that highlights her gameplay in Zenless Zone Zero. She's a slashing type of attack character, which we see with her harpoon-like weapon. She also deals ice damage, and that's highlighted in her moves.

Here's the full Ellen Zenless Zone Zero trailer showing off gameplay and quieter moments.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOW8XhUce38&ab_channel=ZenlessZoneZero

Her last trailer was purely a cinematic one and highlighted how different her after-school work life is than her daily activities with friends.

You can get Ellen in Zenless Zone Zero between July 4-24, 2024. After that, her banner will end and you'll need to wait for an eventual rerun to recruit her.

Zenless Zone Zero comes to the PS5, PC, and mobile devices on July 4, 2024. 

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Siliconera Wednesday, July 3, 2024 12:30 PM
    

vshojo applications

VShojo Japan opened up applications for Vtubers. You can sign up for an audition through the official site.

Applications will close on August 1, 2024 at 4pm JST. That would be 12am PT/3am ET on the same date. You will receive a response about a month after August 1, 2024. As well, you must include a self-promotional video (as a public media file in Google Drive) that's about two minutes long. There is a reminder that even if you pass, it doesn't necessarily guarantee a debut. Since this is specifically for VShojo Japan, the application form is in Japanese. It didn't specify, but because it's looking for a Japanese talent, you should be fluent in the language.

VShojo is a US-based VTuber agency that started in 2020. Its talents include Ironmouse (who was one of the founders), Kson (who is a member of the Japanese branch), and Matara Kan. Former members from the company include Amemiya Nazuna, Veibae, and Silvervale. VShojo operates a little differently from other major VTuber agencies in that VTubers can freely upgrade their outfits, as well as retain the rights to their characters or models even when they leave.

Applications for VShojo Japan will close on August 1, 2024.

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