GamersHeroes Wednesday, July 17, 2024 3:21 PM Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is one of those games that will have you going back for one more quick level. The post Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess Review appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, July 17, 2024 2:20 PM EA and Capital Games, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, have announced that collectible strategy game Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is now available for players to participate in early access for those on PC. The post Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes in PC Early Access Starting Today appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, July 17, 2024 2:15 PM The heroes in a half-shell are back with today's release of Super Evil Megacorp's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate for the Nintendo Switch. The post Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate Now Available for the Nintendo Switch appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 17, 2024 5:20 PM  Steam's Summer Sale usually kicks off a host of other sales across digital stores and websites. And on top of all those sales, there's Amazon Prime Day, happening on July 16 and 17. Not wanting to be left out, Xbox has just flipped the switch on its own massive Summer Sale, which has deals on nearly 1,000 games across… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 17, 2024 4:31 PM  At first glance, you wouldn't know it, but the open-world survival game Once Human features a robust weapon crafting and customization system. Let's be honest: You won't survive the apocalypse using a mere baseball bat or machete. |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 17, 2024 4:00 PM  Today's most popular and best-selling games often include expensive first-party exclusives, big multiplayer hits, and aging titles like GTA V that stick around years after launch. But that wasn't the case 20 years ago, as seen in newly published sales data. |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 17, 2024 3:20 PM  After months of critical and public acclaim, Amazon's Fallout series can now add "Emmy nominated" to its list of superlatives. The annual television awards show just released the full list of this year's nominees, and while the adaptation of the post-apocalyptic RPG games didn't garner a huge number of noms, it did… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 17, 2024 3:00 PM  Even when its initial launch left some players feeling underwhelmed and disappointed, no one could deny No Man's Sky was an absolutely gorgeous game. Nearly eight years later, the sci-fi exploration sim looks more stunning than ever in a comprehensive new 5.0 patch that adds a bunch of things and changes a ton of… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 17, 2024 2:00 PM  There's a hell of a lot of harassment going on in gaming. If there's one thing Kotaku would like to see, it would be big-name publishers speaking up about it, and taking a stand against it, instead of capitulating to it or tacitly endorsing it through silence. Meanwhile, there's Sega's approach spotted by Eurogamer,… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1:50 PM  Last year, a growing trend saw AAA video game publishers offering early access to new games if you pre-ordered a pricey special edition version. I worried then that if some publishers were successful in locking games behind a ransom fee, many others would do the same in the future. And here we are, in 2024, and most… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1:15 PM  The Perfumer's Talisman that can be found in Elden Ring's Altus Plateau region in the base game. If you're running any build that makes use of Perfume weapons, such as the Lightning Perfumer Build for Shadow of the Erdtree, this accessory should be at the very top of your list, as the damage buff it provides is… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1:07 PM  Though Supergiant Games largely has its head down as it works on Hades 2's first major update coming later this year, the already phenomenal sequel is still getting patched throughout early access. Its latest update isn't focused on any one thing, but aims to fix a lot of issues that have been observed since the… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:37 PM  When you first jump into loot shooter The First Descendant, you'll think, "Wow, this is easy!" And for the most part, you'd be right. The gameplay is straightforward, character movement and power feel wonderful, and despite the numerous currencies and menus, everything is clear with some guidance. But then you hit the… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:25 PM  As a New Yorker in my late twenties, it's only a matter of time until I get into birding. Flock might be the thing that finally makes me take the plunge into the hobby. The new shepherding/creature collecting game from developer Hollow Ponds is full of color and life, inviting you to explore its vibrant world and sate… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 6:43 PM  One thing that's been endlessly surprising about playing Dead by Daylight has been how quickly it's become a cozy experience for me. Even though it's full of blood, screaming, and infuriating Megs not doing generators - it's still found a way into my heart and has become almost a comfort game. That experience has been rocked recently, due in large part to DBD's latest patch which has landed with more than its fair share of issues. Continue reading New DBD patch causes generator chaos and game UI player backlash MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 4:44 PM  Going back and doing things right is the eternal dream for many of us. If only I had done this, if only I hadn't done that. What if is a delectable and enticing thought, one that many of us indulge in our lives. Alt-history is a genre that takes that to a bigger scale, letting us imagine entirely new branches in the story of the world. Kaiserpunk is a game that takes alternative history to a massive level and on the back of a successful demo, it's got another one coming soon. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city building games, Best management games, Best grand strategy games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 3:46 PM  Ready or Not has been going from strength to strength recently. The multiplayer shooter has hit a staggering 88% positive rating on Steam with nearly 150,000 reviews behind it. Now it's about to expand what it offers with a brand new DLC, titled Home Invasion, and developer Void Interactive has just announced when players will be able to get their hands on it. Continue reading Multiplayer FPS Ready or Not unveils Home Invasion DLC launch date MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ready Or Not system requirements, Best FPS games on PC, Best Co-Op games on PC |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 3:42 PM  Captain Contraption's Chocolate Factory immediately garners attention for its lengthy and unique name. Get past its title, though, and you'll find an indie game that offers up a combination of Factorio style strategic automation, the logic puzzles of a Zachtronics game like Opus Magnum, and the physics features of World of Goo. That combination is pretty compelling in its own right, but creator Pill Bug Interactive has gone a step further to encourage curious players to give their work a chance by providing both a demo and a very reasonable price tag. Continue reading Brand new Factorio style automation game is also bizarrely cheap |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 2:19 PM  Foxhole has always been one of the most unique games in the MMO space. Unlike genre mainstays World of Warcraft, Final Fantasy 14, or Lost Ark, Foxhole looks outside of the fantasy realm for inspiration, basing its online play on a grim chapter of real world history, with enormous clashes between armies fought in a setting that resembles World War II battlefields. This has always made it a compelling concept, but, thanks to a new patch that further refines and adds onto the base game and its Naval Warfare update, Foxhole is drumming up even more interest on Steam. Continue reading Now's the best time to try out newly updated war MMO Foxhole |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 2:01 PM  When we talk about the post-apocalypse there are only two names that tend to come up - Fallout and Mad Max. The latter of these is enjoying a renaissance following two recent very well received movies and while not an official crossover, Once Human is getting a new event that appears to be very much inspired by it. So if you've ever fancied yourself a road warrior, it might be time to head into the game and hit the highway. Continue reading Once Human meets Mad Max in new road warrior event coming soon MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best open-world games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1:43 PM  If games are especially good at one thing, it's testing players' ability to figure out survival methods in harsh environments. Strategy projects like Frostpunk, Homeworld, Against the Storm, and Manor Lords all take place in settings, whether stretches of unforgiving wilderness or the lifeless outer reaches of space, that demand careful planning. Their premise is a natural fit for the genre, lending an inherent drama to the logistical challenges of founding and taking care of groups of people. It also seems to be a popular one, given that new space strategy game The Crust, which takes place on the surface of the moon, is already attracting a healthy player base and positive reviews on Steam. Continue reading New space strategy game The Crust debuts to positive reviews MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best city-building games, Best management games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1:38 PM  Like clockwork, EA Sports is back with the reveal of its next soccer sim. After unveiling some spicy cover art earlier in the week, FC 25's debut trailer is now out in the wild. Not only does it showcase the usual dramatic montage of players banging home free kicks and making last ditch tackles, but it also gives an early look at a new five-a-side experience that I am incredibly excited to try. It also confirmed that players will be able to jump in in late September. Continue reading FC 25 locks in September launch date and reveals 5-a-side Rush mode MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sports games, Best multiplayer games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:59 PM  Playing World of Warcraft as a tank is a tough proposition. You're the lynchpin of the entire group and if you should place an enemy in the wrong position, grab aggro from the wrong thing, or simply die - your team is looking at a wipe. That said, it has become a little easier in recent years with tanks being able to shrug off ever-increasing amounts of damage. Blizzard just announced that this is all about to change, with tanks becoming less tanky and more reliant on support. Continue reading Blizzard will be making WoW tanks much less tanky in The War Within MORE FROM PCGAMESN: WoW The War Within beta sign up, WoW The War Within release date, The best WoW addons |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:56 PM  Late last year saw the launch of a remastered version of the 2001 Stronghold in the form of Stronghold Definitive Edition. Though the work that creator FireFly Studios put into making the classic strategy game look and feel much more modern makes it a solid choice for players, the 2013 Stronghold HD is a slightly less overhauled — and more immediately nostalgic — version of the original that's well worth a look as well. Even better, anyone who's looking to pick up a genre standout that rivalled contemporaries like Starcraft, Warcraft 3, and Homeworld can do so for very cheap, with Stronghold HD currently discounted to less than $2 on Steam. Continue reading Grab the HD version of strategy classic Stronghold for less than $2 |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:32 PM  AMD has been steadily slightly reducing the price of its current crop of 7000 series CPUs, but Amazon Prime Day has added an extra little discount on the company's top-tier chip. This AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D deal nets you the most powerful X3D chip the company makes for just $459.99, which is $240 cheaper than its MSRP at launch. With features shared by several of the best gaming CPUs you can buy, the Ryzen 9 7950X packs in 16 cores and is boosted - particularly when it comes to gaming performance - by the addition of an extra 64MB of L3 cache that's attached right on top of one of the main chips. That's the part that sets AMD's X3D CPUs apart from its standard chips. Continue reading Grab AMD's fastest Ryzen X3D gaming CPU for its lowest price ever MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:28 PM  Although AMD's new Ryzen 9000 CPUs aren't scheduled to be released until the end of July, one of them has already just appeared for sale on Amazon, possibly giving us an indication of pricing. The new six-core AMD Ryzen 5 9600X is listed for sale on the Canadian version of the site for a price of $475.51 CA, which works out at around $347 if you do a straight currency conversion. This new CPU's predecessor, the Ryzen 5 7600X, currently has a spot on our guide to the best gaming CPU, but only because it's had a drop in price. When it first launched, it cost $299, which is a lot of money for a six-core processor. This AMD chip now goes for just $184.99, meaning the 9600X at the Amazon Canada price represents an 87.6% price increase, and we doubt it's going to be anywhere near 87.6% faster. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:27 PM  Which games are coming out in 2024? If you're anything like us, your time is already stretched trying to play all the great games out right now, and the year isn't slowing down any time soon. Hope and anticipation, agony and elation - the endless cycle of emotions we go through during the annual PC release schedule. Year in, and year out, games are produced in such varying degrees of quality that not a single one of them is destined for certain success. Some of the best PC games of all time are released alongside utter disasters, series are born while others dwindle, and occasionally a game actually lives up to our expectations. Below you'll find all the upcoming PC games you should keep on your radar, and it's wildly varied. There are racing games, story games, city builders, and more, plus all of their expected release dates. Continue reading Upcoming PC games 2024 and beyond MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, New Warzone season |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:17 PM  What are the best new PC games in 2024? Perhaps you've just been paid, your bank account is filled with virtual dosh, or you simply want to get caught up with the latest PC games because they're, well, new and shiny. As much as we love firing up our old favorites, there are loads of new PC games that deserve some attention, too. To keep you in the know, we've got the definitive list of the best PC games that have been released recently, from big-budget RPG games to indie strategy games. Whatever you're into, stay up to date with all the latest and greatest releases right here on PCGamesN. Continue reading The best new PC games 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Palworld bosses, Palworld map, Palworld settings |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:10 PM  GTA 6 is going to dominate 2025. Nobody wants to go up against Rockstar's crime epic, and it's easy to see why. Grand Theft Auto 5 and GTA Online are still some of the biggest games of all time, ten years on, and paving the way for GTA 6 to be all anyone thinks about for the next decade as well. While you wait then, this upcoming crime game channels old-school GTA with a twist, and even though it's just been delayed it'll still be out well before Rockstar's magnum opus. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best crime games, Best police games, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:11 PM  What are the best PC games? From triple-A world-beaters like GTA 5 to enchanting indie releases such as Rocket League, these classics are the biggest games across Steam, Epic Games Store, and more. Finding the top PC games is no easy task. There are, you may have noticed, quite a lot of them. From the 50,000-plus Steam games to… all those other platforms you love so much, there has never been more choice available to the discerning PC gamer. From the best RPG games to the most mind-blowing FPS games, here are the best PC games of all time, according to us. There are even some free PC games thrown in there, too. Continue reading The best PC games 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:04 PM  If there's one design decision that's bound to grab audience attention, it's strong pixel art visuals. Throwback RPG games like Chained Echoes or Sea of Stars, platformers like Celeste or Shovel Knight, and crafting or farming games like Stardew Valley and Terraria all look back to earlier eras for their aesthetics, and owe at least some of their success with players to that choice. It's also part of why the upcoming tactics project Dead Weight caught our attention when it was first announced, and why we're happy to see how the game plays now that it's just put out a Steam demo. Continue reading Chained Echoes meets FTL in new strategy game Dead Weight |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 17, 2024 3:34 PM  Now, and we mean right now, is an amazing time to buy an OLED gaming monitor without paying over the odds. In this Amazon Prime Day OLED gaming monitor deal, you can grab a Samsung Odyssey G6 G60SD for just $664.99, saving you over 16% on the already-reasonable $799 asking price. Not only does this display already have a super-responsive Samsung QD-OLED panel, but it also has a super-fast 360Hz refresh rate. In our own tests, we've been impressed by Samsung QD-OLED panels, as they offer much clearer, and less fuzzy, text than LG's competing WOLED panels, as you can see in our Samsung Odyssey G9 G95SC review, which is currently on our guide to the best gaming monitor, thanks to its fantastic color reproduction and responsiveness in games. Continue reading This Samsung OLED gaming monitor deal is genuinely outstanding MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB review, Best SSD for gaming, Best gaming monitor |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 17, 2024 12:59 PM  No Man's Sky is getting a big new Worlds update which treats the space sim's gazillions of planets to a sumptuous overhaul, using technology devised for stablemate fantasy sim Light No Fire, which only has one planet, albeit a "literally Earth-sized" one with dragons. Catch a deep dive trailer for the Worlds update below. |
Siliconera Wednesday, July 17, 2024 7:30 PM
A Digimon Adventure exhibition will take place in Tokyo and Osaka this summer. This is to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the original show. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]
Toei first announced this exhibition back in May 2024 with a new promotional video. As a reminder, the exhibition will be at Ikebukuro Sunshine City (in Tokyo) from August 10 to 25, 2024. Then, it will be at the Shinsaibashi Opa (in Osaka) from October 5 to 20, 2024.
Everyone will receive Agumon and Gabumon cards as a present. These cards are exclusive to the exhibition and have a watermark on them to denote that. You'll also be able to get a special Digimon comic book. People will also get the opportunity to purchase a CD with the best songs from Digimon history (between 2015 and 2023 anyway). It'll cost 2800 JPY ($18). The CD will come with a random bromide of one of the Digimon partners from the show and tri movies.
At the exhibition, you can check out original concept art, storyboards, animation cels, and scripts. There will also be photo spots for you to take pictures, as well as a display that'll let you look everything that's happened in the world of Digimon since Digimon Adventure first appeared on air 25 years ago.
The Digimon Adventure 25th anniversary exhibition will take place from August 10 to 25, 2024 and October 5 to 20, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 17, 2024 7:00 PM
The first part of the Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai manga prequel focusing on the hero Avan is complete. A second part will reportedly release in the November 2024 issue of the V Jump magazine. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!]
According to leaker ryokutya2089, the second part of the manga Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai - The Hero Avan and The Hellfire Dark Lord will be the Teacher or Tutor Arc. Since Avan appears as a hero tutor in the original Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai manga, the new arc might show how he came to be a tutor after the defeat of the Dark Lord Hadlar by his party.
Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibōken - Yuusha Avan to Gokuen no Maou (or Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai - The Hero Avan and The Hellfire Dark Lord in English) is a prequel to the original Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai set 15 years prior to the events of the original manga. The prequel focuses on the defeat of the Dark Lord by the hero Avan and his party.
The prequel manga started serialization in September 21, 2020 in the V Jump magazine to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the original manga, and ahead of the release of the Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai new anime series in October 3, 2020.
Additionally, a video game adaptation retelling the manga and anime series titled Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai released in October 13, 2023 for the PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 17, 2024 6:00 PM
HoYoVerse has uploaded a new EP for Genshin Impact, focusing on Navia and Fontaine. You can listen to three different tracks from the Fontaine region while enjoying the sights with Navia.
The three tracks are "Il Nome della Rosula," "Le fleuve secret," and "Pilot's Rest." All three tracks appeared from Fontaine's debut in Genshin Impact. As for Navia, she's available right now as part of Version 4.8, with Nilou as the other character available on the banner. Their weapons are also re-running alongside them. The 4-stars that are on rate-up during this banner are Kaveh, Ningguang, and Kirara. While HoYoVerse has released a summer outfit for Nilou, the other character with a costume is Kirara. Time will tell if Navia gets a skin in a future update.
Previous Genshin Impact EP videos have focused on different characters and regions. For example, Liyue's EPs starred characters like Ganyu and Yelan. Meanwhile, one for Inazuma focused on Ayaka. These EPs generally are the same as the Navia one, in which you listen to the track while the character walks around the region.
Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. Navia and Nilou are available for re-run until August 6, 2024. Nilou's Breeze of Sabaa costume will be at a discounted price until August 26, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 17, 2024 5:30 PM
A new Digimon manga series is reportedly in development and will be written by various Digimon Comic Award 2023 participants and prize recipients. There are four issues planned for the new series, and there is no information regarding the price yet. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!]
Leaker ryokutya2089 reported that the first issue of the new Digimon manga series is planned for an August 10, 2024 release, with the second issue coming out sometime in November 2024. No information has been given on which magazine or online platform the manga will appear. One of the artists featured in the new manga series includes Okutsuwa Waga, author of the Digimon Bloom: Will the Digital Flower Fall? one-shot and Digimon Comic Award Grand Prize runner-up.
Additionally, other feature artists include honorable mention recipients 20 Years a Samurai one-shot author Soda Ichigo and Digital Monster - Children:Code author Ayumu Minato, as well as final candidate and Digimon Daybreaker author Kariki Hajime, among others. Popular Japanese manga artista Ten'ya Yabuno, who has worked on a variety of Digimon manga and anime series in the past, will also participate in the new series.
The aforementioned manga one-shots are available to read for free on the Digimon Comic Award official website, although they are only available in Japanese and there is no official English translation available.
As a reminder, 2024 marks the 25th anniversary of the release of the original Digimon Adventure anime series, and an anniversary exhibition will be held in Japan between August 10-25, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 17, 2024 5:30 PM
In response to overwhelming negative feedback from the fans, HoYoVerse will roll back the nerf it gave Neuvillette in Genshin Impact. Players will also receive 1600 Primogems as an apology.
For reference, as of Version 4.8, HoYoVerse, "fixed" the "abnormal rotation speed" for Neuvillette's Charged Attack. One of the reasons why Neuvillette is one of the best Hydro DPS characters in the game is due to this Charged Attack. Players can kind of spin him around, even when he's only attacking a single target, in order to deal more damage due to the way the ticks work.
According to the Tweet, HoYoVerse had implemented the fix in order to standardize the Neuvillette Experience for all players. Some players, depending on the platform they played Genshin Impact on, could not achieve what some people could do through outer influence like mouse settings. Using Neuvillette to his full potential would also result in visual blurriness. However, once the fix went live, players reported that the Neuvillette nerf in Genshin Impact made him really clunky to use.
Chinese players in particular were livid due to the fact that Neuvillette is a limited 5-star. People likely used real-world money in order to get him, especially since he is one of the best DPS characters in the game. They did so specifically due to his insane Charged Attack. So nerfing him felt like HoYoVerse cheated people of their money. Like with the Ayaka situation, some Chinese players were even reporting HoYoVerse for consumer fraud.
HoYoVerse will roll back this fix in a later update. More information on when will come out soon and we will likely get the 1600 Primogems then. This is not the first time that HoYoVerse needed to fix a character or rollback a change. The same thing happened when it tried to fix Yae Miko's Skill's auto aim, as well as when Zhongli first came out. Granted, the Zhongli situation was a little different, as his kit was very weak compared to the way HoYoVerse advertised him.
Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 17, 2024 5:00 PM
Cover announced volume 2 of the Hololive Collection series of figures, this time featuring the English Myth Vtuber generation wearing Halloween costumes. The figures will cost 1,320 JPY (~$8.40) each and will be available to order on July 24, 2024.
The figures depict each of the members of Hololive English's first generation wearing the Halloween costumes used in the 2021 music video "Myth or Treat." Gawr Gura wears a dinosaur costume, itself a reference to a dinosaur mask worn the previous Halloween, while Kiara Takanashi dresses as a vampire. Calliope Mori is a blood-stained nurse, Ninomae Ina'nis is a mad scientist complete with lab coat and swirly glasses, and Amelia Watson is a pumpkin.
Each of the Hololive English Myth Halloween figures will come with a base and stand, and they will be be able to have their heads tilted upward. They keep the same "smol" art style as the previous collection, but won't be sold as blind boxes this time. Instead, fans will be able to choose which character to receive when they go on sale via Geekjack on July 24, 2024.
You can get a look at the designs for the figures below:
Hololive English Myth members also inspired a merchandise collaboration with SuperGroupies, which included acrylic stands, backpacks, and watches. Meanwhile, Cover also announced dates for the 3D debut of members from Hololive English Advent.
The Hololive Collection Vol.2 figures featuring Hololive English Myth in Halloween costumes will go on sale via Geekjack on July 24, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 17, 2024 4:45 PM
Capcom has announced new merchandise for its latest mobile puzzle game, Monster Hunter Puzzle: Felyne Isles. The merchandise is now available at Capcom's directly-managed stores. Online sales began on July 17, 2024, at the Capcom Store on PARCO Online. For more details on Felyne Isles Merchandise, you can visit the official Capcom Store website.
The game, which launched on June 27, 2024, features the Felyne species, popular companions and characters from the Monster Hunter series. One of the main items available for purchase are a series of acrylic stand key holder featuring Felynes in different costumes for ¥990 (approximately $7 USD). Additionally, there are connecting key holders priced at ¥660 (approximately $5 USD) each, and clear files featuring designs of familiar monsters from the Monster Hunter series, also available for ¥660 (approximately $5 USD).
In related news, a detailed preview of Monster Hunter Wilds was showcased at Summer Game Fest 2024. The game builds on the success of Monster Hunter World and Rise, featuring improvements such as no loading screens, vertical maps, and dynamic weather conditions. Monster Hunter Wilds is set for release in 2025.
Monster Hunter Wilds will release on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam in 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 17, 2024 4:30 PM
Capcom and Sushiro formally revealed the Street Fighter collaboration campaigns that will take place in the latter's sushi restaurants. The tie-up will run at Sushiro's Japanese outlets from late July 2024 and throughout August 2024.
This collaboration will consist of two separate campaigns based on Street Fighter II and Street Fighter 6. The former will have people order Avocado Red Spice sushi with Salmon or Longfin Tuna that will come with a random Street Fighter II character pick. The back side of this pick will have a QR code that people can scan to play a Street Fighter II-themed minigame on their smartphones.
The other campaign will involve the Setouchi Lemon Brulee Cheesecake. Those who order this cake will receive a random sticker featuring Street Fighter 6 characters. The back side of this sticker will contain a serial code that people can input to enter a sweepstake. The latter will reward a set of three sushi plates decorated with Street Fighter 6 versions of Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li to 150 lucky winners.
Street Fighter is not the only game franchise by Capcom to have a collaboration campaign with Sushiro. The Japanese sushi restaurant chain had previously held a Monster Hunter campaign in March-April 2024. It also held a tie-up with HoYoverse's Genshin Impact earlier in February-March 2024.
The Street Fighter collaboration campaign in Sushiro outlets across Japan will run from July 24, 2024, until September 1, 2024. The event in each outlet may end earlier if it has run out of bonus item stock.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 17, 2024 4:00 PM
We always see the gacha game ads when we're scrolling social media or browsing online. Developers and publishers promise ridiculous amounts of "free pulls" on banners. Given we all know this is the way to get the best characters in these types of games, it's enticing. However, Zenless Zone Zero is frustrating, as it is one of those games where while you'll hear about 180 free pulls, it genuinely feels like it takes forever to get them. I've been playing since launch on July 4, 2024, and I haven't gotten them yet!
Now, to be fair, it is possible to get 180 free pulls in Zenless Zone Zero. This isn't a case of false advertising. However, it is a situation where people need to be looking at the fine print. Part of that is because 100 of those are free pulls. These are done on the character and W-Engine banners. These can end up being a mixture of limited and Star-Studded Cast standard ones. Given the prevalence of B-Rank and A-Rank W-Engines flooding both, odds are you'll end up with more of those weapons than you will A-Rank and S-Rank agents. (There is a pity system at 90 pulls on both, and the standard banner does guarantee you an S-Rank unit in your first 50 pulls upon starting the game as a bonus for beginners.) The remaining Boopons are the currency used on the Bangboo Channel Signal Searches for those supporting characters.
So right away, you need to know that the division means you aren't just getting chances at playable characters, which is probably what you'd expect and want from that "180 free pulls" offer in Zenless Zone Zero. Right away, it's disappointing. I knew that going in, so I wasn't feeling as bad about that part as it took forever for more Encrypted Master Tapes for the limited banner and Polychromes I could put toward it rolled in as I played. But I had friends who aren't as familiar with gacha games, but got lured in by the art style, expressing concerns. I can't blame them! Clarity is important with something like this.
But there isn't just a lack of clarity and forthrightness when it comes to the division of the 180 free pulls in Zenless Zone Zero at times. It can also be about the "how" and "when." Some of these are tied to login events. Those are limited-time affairs, and they require someone to log-in daily. So if you don't catch those, you miss 30 Encrypted Master Tapes and 10 Boopons. They also mean you have to stick with the game to be around for all of them as they run until August 13, 2024, which is a bummer.
Combine that with another 40 general gacha pulls via Encrypted Master Tapes and Master Tapes, 65 Bangboo Boopons, and 1,600 Polychromes tied to the Road to Proxy Greatness event, and that's another major hit. You actually need to get invested to earn all of those. That's because it is tied to the Inter-Knot level that only builds as you play by going through campaign missions, optional commissions, and runs through VR matches to get materials. This takes hours. Again, as I write this, I've been playing since launch. I still haven't hit level 30 and gotten my last 1,600 Polychromes and 20 Boopons.
All this ties into yet another overarching issue with Zenless Zone Zero: pacing. I talked about this before. It takes a substantial amount of time to unlock all of the major features in the game. I've played Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, and even some of Honkai Impact 3rd. I definitely feel, at the very least, that it took me way fewer hours to unlock everything I wanted and needed in Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. By the end of my first week playing, I was set. Two weeks later, and I feel sometimes like I'm still missing out with Zenless Zone Zero.
As a result, it really feels like HoYoVerse is abusing the "180 free pulls" line with Zenless Zone Zero. Even when the company does break it down a bit, so you can more clearly see it is divided into free pulls and Boopons.
Zenless Zone Zero is available for free for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 17, 2024 3:30 PM
Wuthering Waves developer Kuro Game detailed a new event coming to the game called Tactical Simulacra. The event is set to take place from July 20, 2024 until August 8, 2024, and it will award items like Astrite, class echoes, and tuners.
The event plays as a series of challenge battles, and it is available to those who have reached a Union level of 14. While the enemies in the event will receive enhancements and be stronger than usual, player teams will also be able to take advantage of effects like energy recovery on dodge or reduced enemy resistance. Doing well will result in more buffs becoming available, and achieving high scores will award us with useful items. These initially teased bonuses include 500 Astrite, the ever-valuable premium currency, as well as a level 1 and level 2 Malleable Elite Class Echoes and 150 tuners.
Developer Kuro Game recently teased two new characters for Wuthering Waves: Zhezhi and Xiangli Yao. Those will appear after the 1.2 update. The game is also set to appear at the Playstation booth of the 2024 ChinaJoy event.
The Tactical Simulacra event for Wuthering Waves is set to begin on July 20, 2024, while the game itself is readily available on PC and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 17, 2024 3:00 PM
A new event is coming to Zenless Zone Zero, called Don't Get Greedy. The event focuses on the Snake Duel – Clash game found within the Arcade on Sixth Street and starts on July 19, 2024.
Players participating in the Don't Get Greedy event will be able to play 2v2 matches of Snake Duel – Clash against other players through online matchmaking. The game is the classic phone game Snake with a multiplayer component, where one team must have a higher total snake length than the other before time runs out. Winners of these matches will receive 800 Snaky Vouchers and the losing team will get 500 instead.
Snaky Vouchers earned in the Don't Get Greedy event in Zenless Zone Zero can be exchanged for various rewards. These include Polychromes, Boopons and upgrade materials, although other rewards are promised. These can be redeemed within the event store. Voucher counts will be reset at the end of the event on July 26, 2024.
In order to participate in the Don't Get Greedy event, players must have reached Inter-Knot Level 15 and completed the Scarlet Invitation Agent Commission.
This event will run alongside another limited time event, Friendship Supervision, which is currently running until August 5, 2024. Unlike this event, which is exclusive to the Arcade, Friendship Supervision adds limited time story commissions where players can earn Bangboo related rewards.
Zenless Zone Zero is out now for PC, PS5 and mobiles devices, while the Don't Get Greedy event takes place on July 19-26, 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 17, 2024 2:30 PM
VShojo Vtuber Zentreya announced on social media that she would "want to try" funding an individual's Vtuber debut. At the moment, this potential project seems to still be in the development phase, as she noted it is something she considered "for quite awhile."
Zentreya first brought up potentially funding a Vtuber ahead of a debut on July 14, 2024. At the time, she outlined what she'd potentially want to provide for a newcomer. Some of the things she would fund would be assets, the character sheet, the design, the model art, and rigging of the model. In her follow-up messages, she also clarified that she would personally pay for everything if this does happen. She also noted that people who are just getting started can get "advice for free."
This comes as VShojo opened auditions for both its English and Japanese branches. The notice for Japanese Vtubers went out at the very beginning of July 2024. Meanwhile, the English call went out over a week after that.
Zentreya started out as an independent Vtuber back in November 2017. She joined VShojo three years later. She was one of the company's founding members alongside Apricot the Lich (Froot), Hime Hajime, Ironmouse, and Projekt Melody.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 17, 2024 2:00 PM
SNK shared a silhouette of the KOF XV Evo 2024 DLC reveal, and it could be Vice and Mature. While the image is combined into one black shadow, it almost seems to look like two characters are overlapping on top of each other.
Here is SNK's announcement on social media. As pointed out by a user named Lyraaaaaaa, the shadows near the characters' heads are a clear distinction. Mature is taller than Vice and wears her blonde hair in a ponytail with exaggerated bangs. Meanwhile, Vice is slightly shorter and has short, brown hair. Both women wear matching outfits with frilled cuffs, which explains why the arms match. Also, they each wear skirts with slits on opposite sites, which would make it look like one skirt for the silhouette. Finally, as both are Orochi descendants who work for Rugal Bernstein and appear on the same team in past entries.
The last KOF game both Vice and Mature appeared in was The King of Fighters XIV. They were a part of Yagami Team with Iori. Likewise, both of them were paired up with him in KOF XIII. However, on occasion they do work with others, such as when the two were on the Mature Ladies Team with Vanessa.
It's actually been a while since a new KOF XV DLC character appeared. The last one was Hinako Shijo in November 2023. Before that, Duo Lon joined in September 2023.
The King of Fighters XV is immediately available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1:25 PM
When HoYoVerse announced the 4.8 Genshin Impact update was live, it also noted that a Neuvillette bug fix that nerfs the amount of damage he does in certain circumstances appeared among the latest changes. The developer also noted that every player received 100 Primogems as compensation for this bug.
Specifically, the Neuvillette nerf in Genshin Impact applies to his Charged Attack: Equitable Judgment. After charging up up and unleashing what is essentially a water cannon, it would be possible to spin the character around for a greater AOE effect. This has been present and normal for us since he debuted as a playable character on September 27, 2023.
At the one minute mark of this Zhongli Unbreakable Shield video, you can see Neuvillette's range and speed ahead of 4.8.
And this Engineering Plastics video showed Neuvillette dealing 1.5 million in damage. (Spoiler alert, as this example shows the Everlasting Lord of Arcane Wisdom: Shouki no Kami, the Prodigal Sumeru boss fight.)
Here is the text from the full message sent out to players in Genshin Impact about the Charged Attack: Equitable Judgment fix.
"Dear Traveler,
There is an issue whereby Neuvillette could rotate at an unusually high speed when casting his Charged Attack, resulting in an abnormal attack range under specific circumstances. This issue has been fixed. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this has caused in your gaming experience and have prepared the below compensation for you. Please make sure to claim it in time."
As for the Scope of Compensation notice in the official update notes, HoYoVerse noted,
"Bug Fix Compensation for the issue whereby Neuvillette could rotate at an unusually high speed when casting his Charged Attack, resulting in an abnormal attack range and other issue fix compensation: Travelers who have reached Adventure Rank 5 or above by 2024/07/17 06:00 (UTC+8)."
As for the 100 Primogems for the Neuvillette Genshin Impact bug fix, that is in every players' inbox. As long as you were at Adventure Rank 5 as of July 17, 2024, you can claim it. However, the announcement noted people should read and redeem that credit from their in-game mail by July 20, 2024.
Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and Neuvillette's last rerun appeared in April 2024.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 17, 2024 1:00 PM
Usada Pekora got a new swimsuit outfit just ahead of her fifth anniversary, and that design is now being used for her new 5th Anniversary Celebration of merchandise. People can pre-order the items piecemeal or in a complete set from the official shop ahead of its release in 2025.
If you only want to buy the items alone, three things are available. There is an almost six-inch acrylic standee of Pekora in her new swimsuit, based on her new model. That costs $9.99. A one-size-fits-all cotton t-shirt with the UP2M+ design is available for $30. The most expensive item is the UP2M+ one-size-fits-all hoodie, which costs $71.
As for the bundles, two options are available. Each one is $110. However, the limited edition is more exclusive, as it includes a Cheki-style bromide that Pekora actually signed. That is the one-per-customer edition. The standard one still includes the Cheki bromide, but it only has a foil-stamped replica of her signature.
Here's a full look at Cover's example images for the Usada Pekora 5th Anniversary Collection merchandise:
This new Usada Pekora 5th Anniversary Collection merchandise is based on her new Peko-Swimsuit outfit. That was revealed on July 16, 2024. You can see the stream that showed the full design, as well as some accessories she can enable, below:
Meanwhile, she announced the new items during her zatsudan stream with fellow Hololive members on July 17, 2024.
Usada Pekora debuted as part of Hololive Fantasy alongside Houshou Marine, Shiranui Flare, Shirogane Noel, and Uruha Rushia on July 17, 2019. Her 5th Anniversary Celebration will ship between January and February 2025.
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