GamersHeroes Friday, September 6, 2024 3:57 PM Turnabout justice is back on the menu with today's release of the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection for both PC and consoles. The post Ace Attorney Investigations Collection Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, September 6, 2024 1:26 PM To celebrate the one-year anniversary of Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis, players can experience a new in-game story event themed around Bahamut and unlock limited-time Anniversary Gear. The post Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis Celebrating One-Year Anniversary appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, September 6, 2024 12:32 PM See how players will be able to relive the Majin Buu Saga in Bandai Namco's DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO with the latest trailer for the title. The post Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Majin Buu Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 4:35 PM  Astro Bot is here and it is everything that many of us could've wanted. Not only is it an incredible 3D platformer, but it's also stuffed with cameos from characters across PlayStation's history. As you collect them over the course of the game, every character that you find is returned to Astro Bot's central hub, a… |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 4:25 PM  Test Drive Unlimted Solar Crown, the long-awaited next entry in the popular online open-world racing series, launched yesterday for folks who purchased the game's $90 Gold Edition. Unfortunately for them, the game has been mostly unplayable due to server issues. |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 4:15 PM  Guy "Dr Disrespect" Beahm addressed the allegations around his 2020 Twitch ban in detail on Friday during his first YouTube appearance since admitting, over two months ago, to exchanging "inappropriate" messages with a minor back in 2017. He suggested the user in question was not under the age of consent in the… |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 3:30 PM  Nostalgia has been the driving force behind so many recently released movies, with sequels, prequels, reboots and remakes of films that we love from the past dominating theaters in the last several years. From Ghostbusters to Indiana Jones, Scream to Spider-Man, Twister to Deadpool, It feels like now more than ever,… |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 2:35 PM  I think everyone is waiting with bated breath for news of the successor to the Nintendo Switch, which seems like it'll be announced any day now. That's only because everybody I know has one and desperately wants a new console to replace their aging system. While you wait, why not boot up that relic and pick up a game… |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 2:30 PM  In addition to its many exciting and creative main levels, each Astro Bot galaxy ends with a level themed around a popular PlayStation franchise. One of these, known as Bot of War, grants Astro access to the throwable Leviathan Axe normally wielded by God of War protagonist Kratos. In this level are eight of Odin's… |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 2:15 PM  Summer has started to turn to fall and hot days are cooling down, but the one thing that hasn't stopped are the discounts on great games you can snag if you know where to look. If you want some amazing indie games with stories that pack a punch, then look no further than Humble's Summer Narrative Celebration Bundle.… |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 1:50 PM  One of my hopes for Starfield's Shattered Space expansion is that it feels a bit more like a traditional Bethesda RPG. And so far, that's been the vibe of the pre-release hype. The planet at the center of the new story DLC, Va'ruun'kai, sounds like it might offer something closer to the open-world adventuring fans… |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 1:00 PM  Astro Bot is a really good video game and a great reason to own a PS5. Its colorful visuals, myriad gaming references, and excellent platforming have already made it one of 2024's best games. But there's something else I love about Astro Bot: It only has one release date. |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 12:30 PM  If you're looking to dive into the adorable platformer Astro Bot, and weighing up its price, you'll likely be wondering how long it'll last you, and what type of fun it offers. From vibrant colorful levels to hundreds of collectibles, there's a ton of content in this charming little title. |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 12:10 PM  If, for some reason, you have yet to play Baldur's Gate 3, then your patience has finally paid off. In celebration of the exceptional RPG's first anniversary, developer Larian Studios is discounting the game on Steam, and it's now at the lowest price it's ever been. To make the deal even sweeter, Larian is actually… |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 11:50 AM  Earlier this week, Sony announced that Concord, its latest AAA live-service game, was shutting down after just 14 days. But while Concord on PS5 and PC might be dead, it's been reported that it will live on as an episode in Secret Level, Amazon's upcoming video game-themed anthology series. |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 11:35 AM  Having the proper loadout can make all the difference when battling the hordes in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. If you go in with an unsuitable gun and the melee weapon, the odds are you'll be sent to a quick death and have to start all over. This guide will detail what loadouts you should prioritize based on the… |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 11:30 AM We Ranked Every Tim Burton Movie, Now Including Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, From Worst To Best [Update]  Disney animator turned legendary director Tim Burton is famous for making films that have a macabre whimsy, an absurd sense of humor, and a distinct visual style. Tim Burton's movies are sumptuous eye candy with exaggerated set designs and sharp juxtapositions between gloomy grays and vivid colors. And all of his… |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 11:25 AM  While fans wait desperately for news of the Switch 2 reveal, a new Nintendo Switch bundle is apparently coming soon in the meantime. A Super Mario Bros. Wonder Switch OLED bundle is seemingly coming ahead of this holiday season. |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 11:17 AM  Before they became turn-based RPGs led by the world's goofiest man, the Like a Dragon series—then known in the west as Yakuza—comprised about 6 mainline titles that followed the hardships of Kazuma Kiryu, gaming's greatest yakuza and dad. Following him since his earliest days in the life of organized crime, the series… |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 10:50 AM  Hollywood star Hugh Jackman is 55 years old and still flexing for the camera, and he's now on record talking about how hard it is to bulk up for each new outing as X-Men character Wolverine, and that all the deadlifts don't meant squat if the light can't hit every curve in his musculature just right. So he recently… |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 10:30 AM  Space Marines love guns. They're born loving guns. Their blood has bullets running through it. So naturally, the Imperium has a wide range of weapons for players to use in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. But which to use? Which is best? What if you're using the wrong gun?! Calm down, it's OK, this guide will detail… |
Kotaku Friday, September 6, 2024 10:15 AM  Long gone are the days of standing outside a GameStop at midnight waiting for the official release of a new Halo or Final Fantasy. But Team Asobi brought the festive vibes back with a launch party for its newest game, inside of an older one. |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 5:56 PM  There's nothing worse than getting deep into a dungeon, defeating foe after foe, finding a big bag of loot and then dying, losing it all and making you feel like you've wasted hours of time. Of course that's hyperbole as there's plenty of worse things than that, but it does definitely suck. In Dark and Darker Season 4, however, the addition of a new feature means while it's still risky out there, there's a good chance you can save your loot - but only if you're fast enough. Continue reading New Dark and Darker season makes getting your loot home much easier MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best multiplayer games, Best fantasy games |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 4:37 PM  The cozy fantasy subgenre has been staging a quiet revolution in recent years, especially in the literature sphere. Novels like Legends and Lattes, Can't Spell Treason Without Tea, and The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches have become behemoths, and the videogame world is not immune to the charms of these vibes. We've had lots of cozy games arrive on the scene, like Stardew Valley, My Time at Portia, and A Short Hike, and the next to appear is the recently-released Ale and Tale Tavern, which is smashing it on Steam right now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best management games, Best co-op games, Best sandbox games |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 4:36 PM  Spectre Divide is really speedrunning the 'launching a new FPS game' gauntlet right now - it was only revealed about five weeks ago, and now it's fully launched. It's even gone through the usual trials and tribulations of addressing some fan complaints about initial server wobbles and store prices. Its rapid pace is continuing, as it has just surprisingly dropped its ranked mode earlier than expected. Continue reading Surprise, Spectre Divide just dropped its ranked mode early MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best free PC games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 2:16 PM  The Black Ops 6 beta has been brilliant so far, but it's not been perfect. So, as it opens up its doors to everyone for one final weekend, Treyarch has decided to iron out a few issues to make it even more enjoyable. As well as a nerf to an extremely overpowered weapon and some movement speed changes, it has made a vital tweak to weapon XP gain, meaning you'll be able to rank up guns and unlock new attachments faster. Continue reading Black Ops 6 beta ramps up weapon XP gain for its final weekend MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 1:59 PM  The slow trudge of time through the ages propels you forward but can also pull you away from the things you love. Sometimes, you just want to stand still and let the torrent of the epochs slide around you, like a stone in a stream. Memoriapolis, an epoch-spanning city-builder, has added a new mode that will let you do exactly that. Continue reading Ambitious city builder Memoriapolis improves with new game mode MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city building games, Best strategy games, Best upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 1:00 PM  I think most of us can agree that Assassin's Creed Black Flag is the best one - when videogames encourage exploration, self expression, and mischief, playing as a pirate is a natural formal fit. In between Civilization games and way back in the '90s, Firaxis legend Sid Meier pioneered the seditionist sea-faring genre with the suitably named Pirates! Though Meier himself would remake the game in 2004, its combination of strategy, sword-based combat, plundering, politics, and romance has slipped partially into obscurity. But one budding studio wants to bring the classic pirate CRPG back. Led by a former Age of Empires and MechWarrior developer, and inspired by the deckbuilding combat of Slay The Spire, PCGamesN can exclusively reveal the new and upcoming Sea of Legends. Continue reading New CRPG mixes Slay The Spire with strategy icon Sid Meier's Pirates MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best pirate games, Best upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 1:49 PM  I'll admit it - I love Starfield. I wasn't expecting to, especially since I picked it up several months after launch and therefore heard what so many had to say, but it swiftly used its cutter to burn a hole into my heart where it now snugly sits. Of course there are issues with it, but there's light at the end of the wormhole and that comes in the shape of the upcoming Shattered Space DLC. Continue reading Starfield Shattered Space looks set to fix the RPG's monotony issue MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield mods, Starfield outposts, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 12:46 PM  With the Nightingale Realms Rebuilt update, developer Inflexion Games is giving its promising but flawed survival game the revamp it deserves. Despite a gorgeous fantasy world and a clever concept, it struggled to maintain a foothold in a year packed with contenders. Among its biggest issues are a lack of clear direction and meaningful upgrades, which are focus points of the new overhaul, but perhaps its Nightingale's most agonizing problem is its restrictive build limits. Now, Inflexion reveals just how it's giving players more freedom to create when Realms Rebuilt lands. Continue reading Nightingale's upcoming update solves its most pressing problem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games on PC, Best crafting games on PC, Best fantasy games on PC |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 12:30 PM  What are the best Starfield mods? Mod support is an important part of many PC games, especially RPG games. Skyrim has endured all these years partly because it's a great game, partly because Bethesda keeps releasing it on hitherto unknown gaming platforms, but also because it's powered by a vibrant and creative modding community. In June 2024, Bethesda revealed the Starfield Creation Kit, giving creators the tools needed to expand the game to new heights. If you're playing Starfield Game Pass, you may experience some difficulty installing all the mods we've listed below. For maximum compatibility, you're going to want the Steam version of the game. Continue reading The 62 best Starfield mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield mods, Starfield outposts, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 12:25 PM  What is the best Black Ops 6 C9 loadout? SMGs are a fantastic gun class in Call of Duty multiplayer; compact frames and high rates of fire make them a CQB powerhouse, with not many alternatives coming close to being as effective. We have the best Black Ops 6 C9 loadout so you can take the fight to your enemies. The Black Ops 6 beta is going strong, with the second weekend underway. Players have been leaning heavily on the likes of the best Black Ops 6 Jackal PDW loadout - this has, however, been nerfed, so now players are flocking to the C9. With excellent recoil control and a fast TTK, you can't go far wrong with this SMG. Breezing its way into our best Black Ops 6 loadouts list, here is the best C9 loadout. Continue reading Best Black Ops 6 C9 loadout MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 12:04 PM  In what is being described by some Redditors as "winning the Amazon lottery," one user has seen their $44.99 RAM order turned into a $949.99 8TB SSD. When bringing the dilemma to r/PCMasterRace, user Inside-Cloud6243 was met with endless calls to keep the SSD, or sell it to buy better RAM than they initially planned to buy. But what would you do? While we can see from the Amazon order that this Redditor didn't exactly order the best gaming RAM, the last thing they would have expected is for a Corsair MP600 Pro XT to arrive, worth 21x their original order. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Corsair HS80 Max headset review, Corsair M75 Air mouse review, Best gaming keyboard |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 12:02 PM  What are the best Sims 4 mods? The Sims became a must-have simulation game on the PC when it was first released in 2000, and over 20 years later, the series is still going strong with a new Sims game on the horizon. You only need to look at the game's strong library of user-generated content to see where all this success coming from. The Sims 4 modding scene is thriving, with plenty of weird and wonderful additions to one of the best PC games for living your alternate virtual life. If you're looking to shake things up before the Sims 5 release date, the mods below all offer varying degrees of change. We've compiled a list of just some of the best Sims 4 mods, accompanied with links to all the download pages. Be sure to read the install instructions for each mod. Continue reading The 20 best The Sims 4 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, The Sims 4 cheats |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 12:19 PM  When is the Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 release date? Now that ZZZ 1.1 is winding down, it's time to start looking ahead to what future updates have in store for us. HoYoverse has already begun the drip marketing for new characters and dropped hints at how the story might continue following the previous update. If you're already saving up your Polychrome, we've got a full itinerary of everything coming to HoYoverse's urban fantasy in the next update. ZZZ 1.2 is the second major update to hit the gacha game following the Zenless Zone Zero release date, and we expect some major developments on the outskirts of New Eridu. While we still eagerly await the full rundown of upcoming events as part of the official Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 livestream, there's plenty of news to get stuck into, including brand-new characters for our Zenless Zone tier list, banners, and more. Continue reading Zenless Zone Zero 1.2 release date, new characters, and events MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero review, Zenless Zone Zero codes, Zenless Zone Zero banners |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 11:53 AM  As we near two months since the launch of Once Human, the sci-fi survival game has done a tremendous job maintaining its momentum. While 2024 has been packed with genre rivals like Palworld and Soulmask, and the continued updates from Valheim, Rust, and Ark, Starry Studio's free Steam game remains among the most-played hits on the Valve platform, consistently reaching more than 100,000 concurrent users daily. As its second season gets underway, however, the developer addresses some key pain points raised by the community. Continue reading Once Human dev responds to "demoralizing" feedback with new plans MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best open-world games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 11:57 AM  What are the best Starfield console commands? We've all been guilty of it; you get to the shop and see the perfect piece of kit for your spacefarer - an absurdly large rifle that runs on the power of friendship - which can destroy entire solar systems in the blink of an eye. But what's that? You're short on credits. Typical. Nothing a quick console command can't solve, though. As mentioned in our Starfield review, this is one huge game, and we won't judge if you want to use these console commands to instantly gift yourself the best Starfield weapons or shower your Starfield companions with your ill-gotten riches. Before you venture too far ahead in this Starfield guide, be warned that one of these commands reveals some late-game story information. With that out the way, here's everything you need to know about how to enter Starfield cheats, the best Starfield console commands, and what they do. Continue reading All Starfield console commands and cheats MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield mods, Starfield outposts, Starfield traits |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 11:40 AM  Gravastar is a relatively new company in the gaming peripherals space, with its first mice, the Mercury M1 and M2 arriving earlier this year. Now the company is back with a new keyboard, the Gravastar Mercury K1, which continues the company's unique alien-esque approach to peripheral design, and includes a very bizarre height adjustment system. This new contender for our best gaming keyboard guide comes in three different versions - the K1 Pro, K1, and K1 Lite. All these Gravastar boards sport the same overall organic design, which is striking enough, but the K1 Pro goes a step further with legs that sprout from the rear corners of the keyboard. Continue reading This new gaming keyboard looks like it could walk off your desk MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 11:34 AM  Valve would very much like Steam Deck owners to forget its most recent beta update, largely because this new update is focused on fixing the issues it caused. SteamOS update 3.6.12, titled "We Don't Talk About Eleven," has a fairly short and sweet set of patch notes, but what's included is rather important. To maintain its reputation as the best handheld gaming PC, Valve gives the Steam Deck operating system regular updates. However, ones such as 3.6.12 are only for those who have opted into the beta update channel. If you haven't opted into the beta channel, or are part of the stable channel, then this update won't yet be available to download. Continue reading This new Steam Deck update fixes the big issues from the last one MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 11:56 AM  Who are the EA FC 25 Icons? EA has been busy adding to the star-studded list of soccer royalty that you'll be praying to pull in Ultimate Team this year. Featuring phenoms of the men's and women's sides of the beautiful game, there are some immaculate ballers to be acquired this season. As the EA FC 25 release date approaches, EA has revealed the eight new Icons that have cemented their spot in the sports game, following last year's impressive list of inductees which featured the likes of Bobby Charlton and Mia Hamm. To find out who the EA FC 25 Icons are and how they've made their mark, read on. Continue reading EA FC 25 Icons list MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA FC 25 release date, All EA FC 25 heroes, EA FC 25 custom tactics codes |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 11:00 AM  With newcomers such as Arena Breakout Infinite, Level Zero Extraction, and Delta Forc all shaping up as challengers to the mighty Escape From Tarkov, the tactical FPS space feels rather busy. Yet with a million copies sold and a greater focus on a persistent, PvE-led experience, Gray Zone Warfare is here to stay. Fresh off its early success, the team is preparing to deliver a game-changing overhaul with the introduction of a day/night cycle. At Gamescom, I sat down with Madfinger PR director Rick Lagnese and community manager Corey 'TheDevilDogGamer' Smith for an extended look at the new update. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Gray Zone Warfare System Requirements, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 10:54 AM  What are the best Valorant agents? This Valorant tier list categorizes all of the game's agents based on their potential effectiveness in the average match. The best agents in our book are those who are self-sufficient, yet have tool kits that blend well with others. Simply, this tier list is perfect for high-octane Valorant. There are 25 Valorant characters in September 2024, but not all of them are well-suited to tackle the current cut-throat pace of the game. During each Valorant act, different agents will have their time in the sun as balance patches come into effect. To find out who tops our Valorant tier list right now, read on. If you're a newcomer to the FPS game, check our expert picks of who you should play first at the bottom of this guide - here's a handy link. Continue reading Valorant tier list - the best agents for Ep 9 Act 2 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 10:22 AM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 10:12 AM  In Cities Skylines 2, all your success depends on a functioning electrical grid - without enough wattage, everything falls apart. It's the same in Command and Conquer, albeit a bit more simplified. If you don't produce the juice, your war effort grinds to a halt, and you're overrun by NOD faster than you can say 'Hell March.' As in reality, so in videogames: it's all about power. Inspired by Fallout and Stalker, City 20 is a supremely realistic, urbanized spin on survival games. Hitting Steam in the very near future, its creator, Untold Games, just revealed some smart, strategic new ways to get ahead in City 20. If you want to beat the social system, you need to turn the electrical system firmly in your favor. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best sandbox games, Best life games |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 10:11 AM  What are the best Slay the Spire mods? Whether you've exhausted the game and are looking for extra content, or just want to make some small changes to an otherwise perfect experience, the best Slay the Spire mods can fit the bill. The roguelike card game has official Steam Workshop mod support and a fantastic community, meaning there are tons of mods available to easily integrate into the indie game. These mods range from making the map easier to read to huge expansions featuring brand-new characters. There are hundreds to choose from on Steam, but we've picked out the very best mods in Slay the Spire just for you. Continue reading The best Slay the Spire mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Slay the Spire review, Best card games , Slay the Spire mods |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 10:06 AM  When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz? This special, limited-time event allows players to trade the usually locked golden stickers up to five times a day. This is an ideal solution for grabbing elusive missing stickers and completing albums quickly. While you can trade these up to five times a day, each event is limited to two specific stickers, set by Scopely. There's no official schedule for Monopoly Go's Golden Blitz event, so a lot of sites that confirm dates are actually speculating based on the current Monopoly Go events. While you're waiting for the next Golden Blitz, make sure to keep on top of other freebies with our free Monopoly Go dice links guide, which is updated several times a day with the newest links. Continue reading When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Friday, September 6, 2024 10:00 AM  The Lenovo Legion Go has always had one obvious problem, which is that its size means it's not the most comfortable Steam Deck rival to hold. However, having just tried the new Legion Go Charging Connector - or the wedge, as we like to call it - I can safely say it utterly transforms the handheld into a lightweight device that's effortlessly easy to operate. While overall comfort hasn't necessarily been the biggest factor in deciding our picks for the best handheld gaming PC, it's certainly a consideration, and this simple add-on is effectively a game changer for the Lenovo Legion Go. Continue reading This Legion Go add on makes it the most comfortable Steam Deck rival MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 6, 2024 1:36 PM  After watching the announcement trailer for Whispers of the Eyeless, I have one request: please, do not have that voiceover in the full game. It is hammier than a hamster eating a ham sandwich in Hamburg during a performance of Hamlet. It starts with "The Whispers [of the Eyeless] call to me!!!" and does not improve from there. Beyond that, colour me fairly enthused. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, September 6, 2024 12:13 PM  I'll admit it, I downloaded the free prologue for horror game Baby Blues Nightmares mostly because I couldn't stop giggling at the offer to "utilize the unique abilities of a toddler", encompassing "stealth gameplay", "survival elements" and "upgradeable abilities". It's as though a toddler were actually an undersung class of special operator from a Tom Clancy shooter, rather than a wailing, hyperactive ball of tears and poop. Then again, I imagine Sam Fisher was a toddler once. Perhaps this is how he got started: escaping a smashed-up house full of roaming demon toys. |
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Siliconera Friday, September 6, 2024 5:00 PM
Takarajimasha announced the release of a new figure of Atlus and SMT demon mascot Jack Frost that doubles as a lamp. The figure-lamp hybrid is set to release in Japan on September 30, 2024, and it will cost 4,719 yen (or approximately $33.16). [Thanks, Game Watch!]
The Jack Frost lamp is now available to pre-order from Amazon Japan, which also offers worldwide shipping. The figure depicts Jack Frost sitting down on top of a white base, waving his hand in a playful manner. The lamp button is placed on the back of the base, hiding behind Jack Frost's left hand. As for the intensity of the light, the lamp offers three different light settings with each one being increasingly brighter.
You can take a better look at the new figure lamp of Atlus and SMT mascot Jack Frost here:
Jack Frost alongside other iconic Shin Megami Tensei demons is also featured in a new line of rings based on the vast selection of creatures from the RPG series. The SMT demon rings are coming out in Japan in late September 2024. It is unknown if they will also be available worldwide.
The Shin Megami Tensei figure and lamp of Atlus mascot Jack Frost will launch in Japan on September 30, 2024 in Japan. The character's most recent appearance was in Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance, which is available worldwide on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
The post Atlus and SMT Mascot Jack Frost Turned Into a Lamp appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, September 6, 2024 4:30 PM
To help give an idea of what to expect from the Lollipop Chainsaw RePop Switch port, Dragami shared gameplay footage of the first boss battle. CEO Yoshimi Yasuda also offered insights into that port on social media, discussing its resolution, frame rate, and what people can expect from the a post-launch patch.
In the Yasuda statement, he noted that Lollipop Chainsaw RePop runs at 30fps on the Switch and has a 1080p FHD resolution. He compared this to the original game, which ran at 720p HD and 30fps. He did note that the Switch version has optimized lighting, but no "screen space reflections." As for the post-launch patch, it will add chainsaw marks after Juliet attacks places, as those marks aren't in at launch.
Here's that notice from Yoshimi Yasuda's X account:
As for the Lollipop Chainsaw RePop Switch gameplay footage, there are some minor spoilers for folks who aren't familiar with the game. It begins with Juliet confronting Swan, the San Romero student who summoned the zombies to the school. One of his Dark Purveyor zombies named Lewis Legend then rides in on his motorcycle. The rest of the video then spends about 10 minutes focusing on the ensuing boss fight.
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP will come out on the PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and WIndows PC on September 25, 2024. A PS4 version is being considered.
The post Here's How Lollipop Chainsaw RePop Switch Gameplay Looks appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Friday, September 6, 2024 4:00 PM
In a recent interview with Famitsu, Atelier Series Producer Junzo Hosoi shared new details about the cast of main characters in the upcoming new entry Atelier Yumia, as well as confirmed Victor and Isla will be the first two who will join Yumia's party. His commentary included details about the type of character designs and the process of creating them. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
When asked about Yumia's design, the interviewer pointed out that black hair is rare for an Atelier protagonist. Hosoi said that it was decided early in development that Yumia's color scheme would focus heavily on black and white. However, the details of her design weren't detailed until later. In contrast, Isla von Duerer's design was decided early on.
Hosoi added that when they put Isla and Yumia, whose design was still not finalized, side by side, Isla looked more like the typical Atelier protagonist. The developers then had about 30 to 40 rounds of fine tuning to make Yumia feel more like the main character and to try and make her appeal as global as possible. They settled on emphasizing her coolness as a strong and independent woman, as well as her use of acrobatic footwork.
Hosoi also talked about some of the supporting cast of Atelier Yumia. In regards to Viktor, the producer said that he is the type of man of justice that hadn't seen in the Atelier series until now. Hosoi compared him to Marvel's Captain America. Meanwhile, Isla is Viktor's younger sister. She has a friendly personality and gets along well with her brother. As mentioned before, her design is closer to previous Atelier protagonists.
Nina is a mysterious woman, and the developers deliberately designed her to be straightforward and fit the assassin archetype. Rutger is another character whose design is new to the Atelier series. Rutger has a noteworthy past, but he was designed as to not give it away immediately. The world of Atelier Yumia has various demihuman races, and Lenja belongs to the Welleks.
The Atelier Yumia official website offers character profiles for the main party members, and you can take a look at their designs here:
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land will come out worldwide on March 21, 2025 for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.
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Siliconera Friday, September 6, 2024 3:30 PM
HoYoVerse shared a new Honkai: Star Rail MiHoYo Anime short that shows how both Feixiao and Jing Yuan start their day. Most of it involves a split-screen perspective directly comparing their morning, before shifting to focus more on her.
The Honkai: Star Rail anime short is set during the Wardance event on the Xianzhou Luofu. Things begin with both characters' alarms going off at 7am. From there, we see both have a different approach to getting started. Jing Yuan's day is more leisurely, with him mainly getting going at 7am, while Feixiao is more active and exercising. Throughout the segment, there are additional clips showing how things align, with both getting a notification about a 10am meeting with Huaiyan and additional glimpses at the clock showing what happens at 8:30am.
Here is the full "Taking It Easy" Honkai: Star Rail MiHoYo Anime short. Only Japanese voice acting is available, but turning closed captions makes English subtitles available.
Feixiao is the first new 5-star debuting in the 2.5 update. She's a Hunt character, which means her attacks focus on a single opponent. She's also a Wind element type unit.
Honkai: Star Rail is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Feixiao banner will launch alongside 2.5 on September 10, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, September 6, 2024 3:00 PM
After literal decades, the original Fate/stay night is available on modern consoles in English, and it serves as a fantastic introduction to the grand (but not that complicated) world of Fate. Outside of very minor technical issues that were more than likely my own fault rather than the game's, it's a smooth and gripping experience for both veterans and novices of the series.
The overall premise of Fate/stay night is one that even non-fans should be familiar with at this point, considering how many adaptations and spin-offs there are. It follows Shirou Emiya, a deceptively ordinary high school student who finds himself wrapped up in the Holy Grail War. The Holy Grail War is a war between mages, fought by summoning historical or mythological heroes as Servants in order to obtain the titular Holy Grail. As Saber's Master, Shirou somewhat reluctantly joins the war in order to prevent tragedies that may occur as a result of it.
There are three routes: Fate, Unlimited Blade Works, and Heaven's Feel. Each route feels wildly different in terms of themes, main characters, and storyline, yet the game still meshes together in a cohesive manner. As for the actual gameplay, it's similar to previous Type-Moon titles like Witch on the Holy Night and Tsukihime where you mostly make decisions at key junctures in the plot. Outside of those occasional key inputs, you can sit back and enjoy the show. I personally enjoyed the Unlimited Blade Works route a bit more than the other two, but they're all very interesting stories with their own unique motifs and themes.
It's actually very interesting reading Fate/stay night so soon after the Tsukihime remake because I can see how Nasu improved as a writer. However, I will also note that it can be hard to compare since as the introduction to the Fate franchise, Fate/stay night naturally had to be a bit heavy on the exposition. Things that we Fate fans think are common knowledge—True Name, Holy Grail War, Bounded Field, et cetera—were probably really confusing back when the game first came out.
Nonetheless, the narrative can feel a bit slow at times due to Nasu's focus on either explaining the magic system or delving really deep into internal monologue. The second thing isn't bad, since it provides insight on characters in a way that animated adaptations could never. Speaking of the narrative, I realized how much of my disinterest in the Fate route was from the Studio DEEN anime. Sure, ufotable has its problems when it comes to adapting Fate works but I still hope it decides to make a new anime for the Fate route one day.
I played the game after the issues with the English version were patched out. So I didn't get the authentic experience of playing a Japanese visual novel. Though I did run into some performance issues, I'm pretty sure they're avoidable if you don't do what I did (thus it won't affect the score). For one thing, playing the game on a second monitor doesn't work in fullscreen. It keeps minimizing. I played Ace Attorney Investigations on a second monitor in fullscreen and it ran fine, so this is unique to Fate/stay night. Even windowed, issues cropped up. Letters would be missing or entire lines would run into each other. I know this is a problem with the monitor rather than the game because if I took a screenshot or dragged the window to my main screen, it looked fine. Moral of the story? Fate doesn't like playing second fiddle.
Fate/stay night is a great read and introduction to the Fate franchise, and all three routes maintain the same quality in terms of the plot and themes. Personally, I don't think any route was bad. It just falls to personal preference. Compared to Type-Moon's newer games or stories, yes, it can be overly wordy. And yes, it looks dated in both Takeuchi's art style and in the Powerpoint-like transitions. I honestly found it charming though, and it works in the context of such a classic game. So rejoice, Fate fans. Our wish has finally come true.
Fate/stay night Remastered is readily available on the Nintendo Switch and Windows PC.
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Siliconera Friday, September 6, 2024 2:55 PM
Atlus announced that the next round of branded Persona 5 Royal merchandise involves a Village of Rogues collection of gym clothes, shirts, and accessories. There are things like knee sleeves, lever belts, lifting straps, and wrist wraps included in it, and some are available bundled together. Items are either shipping immediately or by the end of September 2024.
The Persona 5 Royal gym collection involves shirts, labeled as "pump covers," with characters on them and accessories with Shujin Academy logos and plaid prints. Shirts range in sizes from XS to 3XL and are unisex designs. They are $59 each. The designs for those feature Joker, Makoto "Queen" Niijima, Ann "Panther" Tamaki, Yusuke "Fox" Kitagawa, and Ryuji "Skull" Sakamoto. These are selling out fairly quickly, with the Queen pump cover shirt only available in 3XL as of 2:30pm ET on September 6, 2024.
As for the other equipment, here is the list of the other items on sale:
Here's a full gallery of all the items in the Village of Rogues Persona 5 Royal gym shirts, clothes, and accessories collection:
As for the two bundles, they are each $299. These include knee sleeves, a lever belt, lifting straps, and wrist wraps. The difference between the two is one contains the Arsene lever belt, and the other has the Shujin one.
We've seen quite a few a few unusual pieces of Persona 5 merchandise over the years. For example, Atlus paired up with Pawsonify for themed collars and tags for pets. More recently, Jade City Foods curry spice blends based on Sojiro's appeared in 2024.
Persona 5 is on the PS3 and PS4, while Royal is on the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Friday, September 6, 2024 2:30 PM
Sony Interactive Entertainment revealed via the Japanese PlayStation.Blog that it is gradually releasing six video game soundtracks on digital music platforms like Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Spotify in early September 2024. The company will include soundtracks from classic titles like the Arc the Lad series, Wild Arms, and PoPoLoCrois Story.
The Arc the Lad soundtracks are headlining the lineup in this announcement. The Arc the Lad Sound Track Complete is now available on Spotify. Its original physical album consisted of two discs that respectively contained tracks from the 1995 RPG and its 1996 sequel Arc the Lad II.
Sony will also add the Wild Arms Complete Tracks album to the digital platforms. The album features tracks from the PS1 RPG that came out first in Japan in 1996. The other classic game joining the digital soundtrack list will be PoPoLoCrois Story, which also came out in 1996.
The above three classic titles will not be the only soundtracks Sony will release on digital platforms in early September 2024. The company will also include the original soundtrack of Shadow of the Colossus, the 2005 PS2 game that also received a remake on the PS4 in 2018. The 2015 PS4 entry Bloodborne and its DLC expansion The Old Hunters will complete the lineup.
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Siliconera Friday, September 6, 2024 2:00 PM
Taito announced the release of a new set of NieR: Automata mini figures featuring antagonists Adam and Eve melting like ice cream. The figures are now available as crane game prizes in Japan, with people able to win them from the Taito Online crane game website.
The mini figure set belongs to the Tiny Melties line, which depicts characters as though they are made of ice cream and melting. In the case of the Adam and Eve figures, the melting details can be perceived in the hair pieces, Adam's shirt and sleeves, and the bases of both figures.
You can check out the new Tiny Melties mini figures of Adam and Eve from the NieR: Automata Ver1.1a anime series here:
The Adam and Eve figure set was first shown back in April 2024 alongside two Chubby Collection figures of protagonist 2B and a new figure of A2. Sega Prize also revealed two Chubby Collection figures of 9S in May 2024. In addition, Tiny Melties figures of NieR: Automata protagonist duo 2B and 9S released back in July 2024. A second volume of the collection appeared in August 30, 2024, and it featured protagonist A2 and a machine lifeform.
The new NieR: Automata Ver1.1a Tiny Melties figures of Adam and Eve are now available as game prizes from the Taito Online crane game website.
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Siliconera Friday, September 6, 2024 1:30 PM
NPC Studio shared a summary of stats for all Fields of Mistria early access players between August 5, 2024 and September 5, 2024, and it confirmed that the number of downloads passed 250,000 and those who did pick it up played for 4,134,038 hours. The announcement also included a number of details going over what everyone did in spring of their first year in the game. Most notably, the insights suggest March is a popular Fields of Mistria character, based on number of gifts given to him.
Given the age of the game and the time going into it, NPC Studio only offered a brief summary of possible Spring Year 1 stats. Most interesting is the section going over gifts given to possible love interests. While it noted that 3,753,747 gifts total had been given in the first month Fields of Mistria was available, 910,916 of those went to March. March is the romanceable blacksmith who tends to like different types of core.
Here are the full Fields of Mistria stats going over downloads, playtime, and stats like gifts given, crops harvested, bugs caught, fish caught, and money earned.
NPC Studio often uses the game's social media account to share updates on the game and insights into it that we might be unaware of. For example, it shared a gif going over how to assign a repeated tool use button in its controls menu. The first roadmap for patches appeared there as well. The next major update will appear at the end of 2024 and include new customization options, dungeon features, and heart events with love interests.
Fields of Mistria is in early access on Steam, and it is Steam Deck compatible. The full game is expected to release in 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, September 6, 2024 12:30 PM
Bandai Namco used the latest Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero trailer to tease more characters, with this time the focus being on ones from the Majin Buu Saga. As such, five of the nine new fighters in the spotlight are forms of Buu.
Here's the full list of all Majin Buu Saga characters that will appear in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero. Each one appears briefly in the latest video. Some of them were characters we already knew about, as both Super Buu and Ultimate Gohan appeared in the gamescom 2024 trailer.
Given the point that we are at in terms of reveals, many of the characters that showed up in the video were already fighters we knew would appear in the game.
And here's that full trailer:
As usual, things ended with Bandai Namco showing more of the filled-out character select screen. We are now down to only 25 characters remaining. Going by the current rate of reveals, that could mean an additional three or four trailers ahead of the game's launch.
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will appear on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on October 11, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, September 6, 2024 12:00 PM
Arc System Works has confirmed its appearance at the Tokyo Game Show 2024 by opening a new official webpage. It revealed that there will be playable demos of three games, including Double Dragon Revive, at the Arc System Works TGS 2024 booth.
The full list of games that will have demo builds at the event comprises Double Dragon Revive, the Nintendo Switch port of Guilty Gear Strive, and River City Saga: Three Kingdoms Next. The latter is an upcoming sequel to the Chinese Three Kingdoms-based spinoff of the River City series, which Arc System Works will release simultaneously worldwide on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam on November 7, 2024. Those who visit the booth and play the demos will be able to receive memorabilia based on each title.
Arc System Works will also hold talk show events at its booth. It will cover Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes in addition to the above three titles. People who cannot attend TGS 2024 in person will be able to watch live streams of the talk shows on the company's official YouTube and Twitch channels.
In addition, the company will set up a goods shop at Sanwa Denshi's booth in the TGS 2024 merchandise area. The lineup will have items featuring Guilty Gear Strive's post-launch characters. Prices will range from 1,200 yen (~$8.40) for Omamori charms to 2,000 yen (~$14) for acrylic stands.
Tokyo Game Show 2024 will take place at Makuhari Messe on September 26-29, 2024. Arc System Works will place its TGS 2024 game demo booth and merchandise shop in Halls 8 and 11, respectively.
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Siliconera Friday, September 6, 2024 11:30 AM
When Pathea Games announced the My Time at Sandrock PS4 release date, it also teased a new entry in the series and sequel to it and My Time at Portia. Now it confirmed the next game will be My Time at Evershine, and crowdfunding will start on Kickstarter sometime in September 2024.
Pathea hasn't shared too many details about the new title yet. It confirmed the title on social media. The placeholder page is also already on Kickstarter, with over 6,200 followers as of 10:45am PT on September 6, 2024. There is also a piece of teaser art for the title. It shows 10 characters we will meet in the new My Time at game. The background also shows a gigantic tree, some planes in the background, and airships floating in the sky.
It is unknown where Evershine may be in the series' world. So far, the previous two games focused on towns in the Alliance of Free Cities. If this is the same world, it is possible that this is a city in another one of the major regions. Some of those are Duvos, Ethea, or Seesai.
The first game in the series is My Time at Portia. After a crowdfunding campaign, it launched on the PS4, Switch, PC, Xbox One, PC, and even mobile devices. My Time at Sandrock followed after another crowdfunding campaign. It is available on the PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The PS4 port is also on the way, and we'll see it next week on September 12, 2024.
My Time at Evershine is in development, and a crowdfunding campaign will begin on Kickstarter in September 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, September 6, 2024 11:00 AM
Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida said that following Final Fantasy XIV player character models and faces feedback, various avatar fixes will come in the 7.1 patch. He shared a list of major, recurring issues related to lips, faces, mouths, eyes, eyelashes, jawlines, and smiles.
The first thing Yoshida discussed was how polygon and mapping affected certain Final Fantasy XIV player character faces, which he hopes to have fixed for avatars in 7.1. Some of the biggest changes will involve lip colors being the way they are intended to be, a more noticeable philtrum, that the corners of mouths will look more natural, eye shadows and bags will look more uniform and consistent, and other issues with polygons will be rectified. He also noted that there's been some progress already, citing differences between 6.58 and 7.0.
Yoshida also paid quite a bit of attention to eyelashes in the update. He cited that the graphics update might have made them face in odd ways, so that will eventually be adjusted. However, while that improvement might not come until after 7.1, some other ones involving them looking too thin or dark will be handled in the 7.1 patch.
There are also some other Final Fantasy XIV player characters face and model issues that will be fixed for avatars after 7.1 since Yoshida described them as being intensive. The jawlines are one issue, which involve polygons and rigs, and will be worked on to look more like the 6.58 ones. The same goes for smiling issues. The Auri horns will be fixed in 7.2, as will face paint appearing improperly on models.
Finally, Yoshida shared a list of other issues that the team is aware of and will fix. Here are the other issues:
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the 7.1 patch will be further discussed at the TGS 2024 Letter from the Producer Live.
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Siliconera Friday, September 6, 2024 10:30 AM
Capcom has launched a new Cap Kuji Online lottery that features merchandise from the Mega Man Battle Network series. People can purchase lottery tickets that cost 880 yen (~$6.15) each for a definite chance to win a random item based on the game series.
The grand prizes of this lottery will be the big Capcorom plushes of Hub Style and Dark MegaMan.EXE. With a size of around 30 cm (~11.81 inches), these plushes will be larger than the ones available for purchase in Capcom's Japanese physical stores.
Here is the complete list of prizes in this Kuji lottery, along with the winning probability for each tier. The chance to get an exact item will have to be divided even further based on the tier's probability and the number of item varieties in the same tier.
Capcom will close the order window for the Mega Man Battle Network Cap Kuji Online lottery on October 4, 2024. The company will ship the rewards between late January and early February 2025.
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TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Friday, September 6, 2024 2:38 PM Green Ronin Publishing has launched a new addition to their line of sourcebooks for The Expanse Roleplaying Game, titled "Trades of the Expanse: Pirate." The book is now available for purchase through Green Ronin's Online Store and DriveThruRPG. Written by Expanse RPG veteran Jason Mical, "Trades of the Expanse: Pirate" looks into the life and... |
TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Friday, September 6, 2024 2:31 PM In a spirited fusion of tabletop lore and craft beverages, New Holland Brewing Co. has teamed up with Wizards of the Coast to mark the 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons with special edition drinks. The collaboration promises to add a touch of magic to the brewery's storied Dragon's Milk lineup. The limited edition offerings,... |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, September 6, 2024 5:49 PM A trailer was also released. The post No Man's Sky 'Aquarius' Update Now Available appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, September 6, 2024 5:18 PM The commentated video shows gameplay from the beginning. The post Silent Hill 2 Remake 90 Minutes of Gameplay Revealed appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
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MonsterVine Friday, September 6, 2024 12:00 PM The Castlevania Dominus Collection is a fantastic rerelease of some of the finest Castlevania games around. The original Nintendo DS functionality is handled incredibly well, and the three games are brilliant exploratory platformers. Fans can rejoice, as another three Castlevania classics are now easier to grab and more fun to play than ever. Castlevania Dominus […] |