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Kotaku Saturday, September 14, 2024 3:45 PM Two Very Intense Disney Adults Spent $400,000 Trying To Get Back Into The Park's Exclusive Club 33 After Being Banned       A California couple says that their retirement plans were set back five years after they lost a lawsuit against Disneyland (DIS), following a ban from the park's exclusive Club 33. Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, September 14, 2024 12:30 PM PS5 Pro Reactions, Destiny Anniversary Feels, And More Of This Week's Spiciest Takes       This week, we got a look at the upcoming $700 PS5 Pro and what it will be capable of when it launches later this year—amd we have thoughts. We also celebrated a bittersweet milestone with Destiny 2, went hands-on with some Capcom classics, and recommended a few games you should absolutely play. Click through for all… Read more...

PCGamesN Saturday, September 14, 2024 12:50 PM New Metroidvania Spirit of the Samurai gives you total combo control       One look at new stop-motion Metroidvania The Spirit of the Samurai is more than enough to grab your attention. Blending the side-on 2D action of Hollow Knight or Ori and the Will of the Wisps with a spooky, horror-tinged Japanese setting reminiscent of Nioh, its lovingly handcrafted animations make it one of the most eye-catching games I've seen in a while. Yet after sitting down to take a closer look at Gamescom 2024, the level of control you're given over how you fight is what's really won me over. Continue reading New Metroidvania Spirit of the Samurai gives you total combo control MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best action-adventure games, Best indie games, Best platform games

PCGamesN Saturday, September 14, 2024 12:42 PM Grab Horizon Zero Dawn and more PlayStation classics for up to 75% off       Picking out the best first-party PlayStation games from recent years is a tall order. Some of the open-world adventures do feel homogenous, sure, but there's still a lot of joy to be found in these big-budget games. Between Marvel's Spider-Man, Returnal, God of War, and Horizon Zero Dawn, the breadth of experiences is one few studios can ever hope to match. So if the price of the PS5 Pro has you wincing but you want to fill in some gaps, you'll be happy to hear that a PlayStation Steam sale is offering almost everything it has on PC. Continue reading Grab Horizon Zero Dawn and more PlayStation classics for up to 75% off MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Horizon Zero Dawn review, The best RPG games on PC, The best open-world games on PC

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, September 14, 2024 5:32 PM One Million Checkboxes players hid binary, QR codes and rickrolls among the boxes during its two week war       Back in June, Edwin covered One Million Checkboxes, a website with one million checkboxes that players could check or uncheck, with any change visible to all other visitors of the site. It became an obsession for some in the two weeks the website was online, as players fought to fill all the boxes, or undo the work of their peers. The fight was far more complicated than it seemed, as the developer recently explained, with some players finding ways to encode hidden messages in the checkboxes. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, September 14, 2024 4:53 PM Cosy life sim Tales Of The Shire needs more time in the oven, delayed until 2025       Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game has been delayed into early 2025. The cosy life sim set in the home of the hobbits had initially been aiming for a late 2024 release, but developers Weta Workshop Game Studio announced they need more time. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, September 14, 2024 4:23 PM Wonderful photography adventure Toem will be free from Epic next week       Toem is a black-and-white photography puzzle adventure that delighted us back in 2021. Next week it's going to be free to keep from the Epic Games Store. Read more

Siliconera Saturday, September 14, 2024 3:00 PM The Hololive Breaking Dimensions Concert let Everybody Shine       The stable of talent for Hololive English is getting pretty packed, with 4 full generations currently active under the branch. It should be no surprise, then, that they had more than enough skilled singers to hold their own annual concert in a prominent venue. But what was a pleasant surprise was how the Hololive Breaking Dimensions concert didn't just lean on the agency's strongest singers and most popular members like Gawr Gura or guests like Hoshimachi Suisei, but let the less accomplished or newer performers have their own time to shine and show how much they'd improved. Taking place at New York's Kings Theatre on August 25 and 26, 2024, the Breaking Dimensions concert was the second official Hololive English show after 2023's Connect the World. Performing this time were the entirety of Hololive English's first 3 generations: Myth, Promise (née Council and Project: Hope), and Advent, alongside four guests from the Japanese and Indonesian branches. Together they performed over 30 songs both solo and in groups, broken up by short breaks where some of the girls would lead the crowd in call and response. The concert did not include the more recently debuted group Hololive Justice, but in a nice touch they provided voiceover both before and after each show. Image via Cover Both days of the Hololive Breaking Dimensions concert started off with some real crowdpleasers: HoloMyth took pride of place with 'ReUnion' followed by IRyS' eurobeat-inspired 'Carbonated Love' on day 1, while day 2 started with Advent singing their original song 'Rebellion' with Hakos Baelz' 'Gekirin' afterwards. I'd seen Bae perform before at DreamHack Melbourne but her skill at dancing still took me by complete surprise, even if I didn't completely vibe with the song itself. Other highlights included noted Hatsune Miku fan Gawr Gura singing 'World is Mine', and Moona Hoshinova being joined by Suisei, IRyS, and Baelz for powerful performance of 'High Tide'. Image via Cover But beyond those established vocal powerhouses, what really impressed me was how the less musically-focused members had improved, and even stepped up to perform excellent solos. Ninomae Ina'nis, sometimes something of a shrinking violet, stunned when she began belting out the falsetto for 'Synchrogazer'. Meanwhile, Ceres Fauna not only debuted a new song alongside gen-mate Nanashi Mumei, but also took to the stage solo with a rendition of 'Mayonaka no Door (Stay With Me)'. Thats not to say they haven't performed well before, but the confidence they displayed at Breaking Dimensions was on another level and wonderful to see, especially having followed some of them since debut. Similarly, each member of Hololive Advent got their own solo at Breaking Dimensions, on top of joining various combinations of other members. Rising stars FuwaMoco even got two solos (duos?), proving their performance chops with their original song, 'Born to be a "BAU"DOL!', and a cover of Houshou Marine and Gawr Gura's 'Shinkiro'. Meanwhile, Nerissa Ravencroft struggled not to steal the show in every song she appeared in and Koseki Bijou put on a pretty stellar performance of 'Koi wa Sensou'. It was a very strong showing considering they hadn't even debuted by the time of last year's concert, and I look forward to seeing what newcomers Justice will bring when next year's event rolls around. Image via Cover If I had to criticise something, it's that the expressions on the models during the MC sections could look a little stiff. They were fine during the performances themselves where they could possibly have been pre-programmed to match the choreography, but during the more freeform sections the tech they used couldn't seem to keep up with their expressions. But despite that, the Breaking Dimensions showed off a major part of the appeal of Hololive, and Vtubers in general. It's not just the talent and hard work of the performers that is compelling, though it is plenty impressive, but the personal touch gained by watching them adapt and grow. That's what keeps me, at least, coming back to see them and it's why I'll be looking forward to the next EN concert in 2025. Image via Cover The Hololive English Breaking Dimensions Concert will be available to watch via VOD over on Streaming+ and SPWN until September 25, 2024. Previews of both Day 1 and Day 2 are also available on Youtube. The post The Hololive Breaking Dimensions Concert let Everybody Shine appeared first on Siliconera.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, September 14, 2024 4:05 PM Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Has Officially Gone Gold       The game will launch next month. The post Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake Has Officially Gone Gold appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, September 14, 2024 3:44 PM Star Wars Jedi: Survivor PC Update Removes Denuvo DRM       Along with other quality of life fixes. The post Star Wars Jedi: Survivor PC Update Removes Denuvo DRM appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, September 14, 2024 3:23 PM Tony Hawk Claims To Be "Working on Something" With Activision       Revealed in a recent episode of Mythical Kitchen's Last Meal series. The post Tony Hawk Claims To Be "Working on Something" With Activision appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

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Kotaku Saturday, September 14, 2024 11:45 AM Tips To Get You Started Strong In Astro Bot, Games To Play After Black Myth: Wukong And More Pointers For The Week       If you've been digging Black Myth: Wukong and wonder what other games you should add to your backlog that may scratch a similar itch, we've got you covered. We've also got some pointers for starting off on the right foot in Astro Bot and highlight some Baldur's Gate 3 secrets you may have missed. Click on for these… Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, September 14, 2024 11:00 AM The PS5 Pro's Power (And Its Price) Are Finally Revealed, Star Wars Outlaws' Start Gets Less Frustrating, And More Of The Week's Top Stories       This week, nothing drove more conversation in gaming circles than the official reveal of the PlayStation 5. Sure, people have strong feelings about its specs, and whether the added power it brings to the table will meaningfully improve your gaming experience, but people feel just as strongly—if not more—about its $700… Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, September 14, 2024 10:00 AM The Difference Between "Vintage" And "Retro" Has Tons Of NYT Connections Players Stumped Today       Welcome to the weekend, puzzlers! There's a rugged game of Connections waiting for you today. If you're a foodie or a gamer, you'll think you've got it all figured out, but then … Maybe not. Regardless, it's a great wakeup call for your brain—much better than diving back into the wild debate about the pros and cons of… Read more...

PCGamesN Saturday, September 14, 2024 11:57 AM Fruit Battlegrounds codes       September 14, 2024: We've checked for new Fruit Battlegrounds codes. What are the new Fruit Battlegrounds codes? Codes for this Roblox game are a must-have if you want to dominate the leaderboards in the fruity arena. Players are drawn to Popo's game for the anime style and inspiration. You've probably already guessed, but it's another adventure game based on a certain fruit-obsessed Japanese franchise. You might be wondering how to get your hands on Fruit Battlegrounds codes to get free gems that you can spend on free spins, or if you're playing other Roblox games, we have Project Slayers codes and Blox Fruits codes, too. And if you're looking for something a little more new and shiny, Blade Ball codes and Pet Simulator 99 codes are coming in hot. Continue reading Fruit Battlegrounds codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Saturday, September 14, 2024 11:20 AM Throne and Liberty server plans aim to fix a long-standing MMO problem       Throne and Liberty servers will be the most important part of the MMORPG's Western launch. If you can't even get into the game because of queues and connectivity problems, or find yourself in an almost empty world, it's going to be hard to give the game a chance. To stand against the might of FF14 and WoW, developer NCSoft has outlined exactly how servers will work come launch. So if you're excited about this new MMO, it sounds like getting in on day one is going to be really easy. Continue reading Throne and Liberty server plans aim to fix a long-standing MMO problem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Best single-player MMO games, Best free games

PCGamesN Saturday, September 14, 2024 10:15 AM Free Monopoly Go dice links September 2024       September 14, 2024: We've updated our list with the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links September 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice

PCGamesN Saturday, September 14, 2024 10:10 AM Drill Core is a planet-mining roguelike strategy game you can try free       Mining is one of the most satisfying activities in any videogame, as long proven by the likes of Deep Rock Galactic, Terraria, Spelunky, and of course the mighty Minecraft. Yet - as they all prove - it can also be fantastically dangerous. So instead of doing it yourself, why not run a powerful mining corporation instead and have others do the hard graft? That's the premise of Drill Core, a new roguelike strategy game that's just launched on Steam, and you can try it out for free with a Steam sale discount if you want to keep playing. Continue reading Drill Core is a planet-mining roguelike strategy game you can try free MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best roguelikes, Best indie games

PCGamesN Saturday, September 14, 2024 10:12 AM Palworld isn't going free-to-play, Pocketpair confirms       Palworld developer Pockpair confirms that the survival game will not be going free-to-play. Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe was musing over whether or not the creature-catching game would pivot into a live service release in a recent interview, but new communication confirms that the team has come to a decision. Going free-to-play would require "too much work to adapt the game," but extra content like premium DLC and skins are still potential sources of revenue in the future. Continue reading Palworld isn't going free-to-play, Pocketpair confirms MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Palworld bosses, Palworld map, Palworld settings

PCGamesN Saturday, September 14, 2024 8:08 AM Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP dev calls out "fake news" around censorship       The president of Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP developer Dragami Games has responded to the reception of the remaster's launch. Players are reporting graphical and gameplay bugs, regional pricing problems, and changes to the core gameplay experience. This, coupled with the removal of almost all licensed songs from the original game, has left many Lollipop Chainsaw players wanting more. In response, Dragami president Yoshimi Yasuda promises that fixes are on the way, while simultaneously calling out apparent "fake news" surrounding the launch. Continue reading Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP dev calls out "fake news" around censorship MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best zombie games on PC, Best action games on PC

PCGamesN Saturday, September 14, 2024 7:31 AM A beautiful Greek-style Ark Survival Ascended map is coming for free       The Ark 2 launch might still be some way off, and Ark Survival Ascended has certainly faced plenty of issues since the UE5 remaster launched in October 2023. Yet, for all its performance problems and player criticisms around the price of upgrading from Survival Evolved, it's unmistakably a visual showcase among the best survival games on PC. If you fancy a change of scenery, however, one of the most prolific Ark modders has just unveiled a breathtaking location that's arriving for free in October with full crossplay support. Continue reading A beautiful Greek-style Ark Survival Ascended map is coming for free MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best dinosaur games, Best co-op games

PCGamesN Saturday, September 14, 2024 6:26 AM New soulslike Enotria The Last Song is coming sooner than expected       The last couple of years have been really good for soulslikes. Between Lies of P, Lords of the Fallen, Remnant 2, and Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, we've been spoilt for choice. Each of these games sets itself apart with unique ideas, and I've found myself pulled away from Elden Ring to try them out. After trying the demo earlier this year though, Enotria: The Last Song has cemented itself as one of my favorites - and the release date has just been brought forward on Steam. Continue reading New soulslike Enotria The Last Song is coming sooner than expected

PCGamesN Saturday, September 14, 2024 6:33 AM Excellent space game Everspace 2 adds more story and loot in new DLC       You can keep Starfield Shattered Space - the interstellar DLC I've got my eyes on this September is Everspace 2 Titans. 2023's best space game, for my money at least, is back in action once again with a new expansion that promises "the largest encounters found so far in the series." You'll tackle new foes across some of the most intense and intriguing settings we've seen yet, and - as developer Rockfish Games teases ahead of launch - discover a plethora of new resources, blueprints, and equipment to take your craft to the next level. Continue reading Excellent space game Everspace 2 adds more story and loot in new DLC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best space games on PC, Best upcoming games

Siliconera Saturday, September 14, 2024 9:30 AM Kyoto Animation Teases Something New on September 21, 2024       Kyoto Animation released a mysterious preview onto its social media accounts, teasing something on September 21, 2024. Information on it will appear at 9:00 PM JST, which would be 5:00 AM PST/8:00 AM EST. [Thanks, Dengeki Online!] There's no other information on the post. However, a lot of the replies are guessing that it's probably something related to Haruhi. This is due to the recent release of the Theater of Haruhi Suzumiya light novel, which came out to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the series. Commenters all seem to share this theory, as there aren't any other real guesses as to what Kyoto Animation wants to announce. In any case, we will know on September 21, 2024. Kyoto Animation was founded in 1985 and has garnered a very positive reputation in the industry and community. Its shows boast high production values and it treats its employees well, such as offering a salary rather than hiring them on as freelancers. Popular or influential titles from Kyoto Animation include Air, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Lucky Star, K-On!, Free!, and Violet Evergarden, and more. Kyoto Animation will announce something new on September 21, 2024. You can follow its official social media channels to catch the news when it comes out. The post Kyoto Animation Teases Something New on September 21, 2024 appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, September 14, 2024 9:00 AM The Summer Hikaru Died Manga Volume 4 Unites Characters       A lot of the earlier volumes of The Summer Hikaru Died manga are about developing characters and relationships. The first one sets up the premise and really helps us get to know Yoshiki as he grieves Hikaru and gets to know "Hikaru." The second volume deals with him coming to terms with the situation and accepting what's going on. The third installment started to ramp up the tension and danger. However, what's fantastic about volume 4 of The Summer Hikaru Died is that now that we do know all of these things and are getting familiar, Mokumokuren can finally use the manga to start giving us answers and bring characters together. Editor's Note: There will be minor spoilers for part of volume 4 of The Summer Hikaru Died manga. In all of the volumes leading up to volume 4 of The Summer Hikaru Died manga, we've seen characters discuss or hint at the role the Indou family performs in the Kubitachi Mountains. We know the original Hikaru died while doing this task. However, "Hikaru" doesn't know what it is, Kouhei Indou is dead, and Hikaru's grandfather doesn't seem to recall. This installment begins with the two realizing that discovering what that job was and the truth about their hometown could also lead to understanding what "Hikaru" is and helping with the things coming down from the mountain and causing impurities. Honestly, I loved the fact that now we see Yoshiki and "Hikaru" bonding over a goal. There's a sense of greater acceptance about what "Hikaru" is and what's going on, and a decision to finally stop reacting or trying to ignore things. They're facing it and ready to come to terms with what that knowledge might mean for them. While this doesn't mean immediate answers for them or us, it does offer some fascinating hints. For example, the relation of their town of Kubitachi to a handful of other towns in the area is fascinating and offered a hint about what's going on.  Likewise, this investigation is acting as the impetus for characters to interact in The Summer Hikaru Died. Following the events of volume 3, Asako is being more vocal in her interactions with Yoshiki. We're more aware of what she can do and what happened, especially as another incident happened near the school. We see Tanaka, the investigator summoned to Kubitachi, meet and interact with Yoshiki. The reaction of his "hunting dog" to things going on and people he meets offers more insight into his purpose. I was concerned about what his appearance might mean for Yoshiki and "Hikaru," and now these even more definitive interactions make it better. But perhaps the best part is seeing the housewife who could tell Yoshiki was dealing with something otherworldly at a glance meet "Hikaru." Because we not only get more insight into him, but learn about her history and how she might get involved in events as they continue. We learn why she's so aware of the impurities and supernatural entities around her. Plus, it's also just fun to see someone who looks so typical and motherly be such a strong and imposing individual.  We don't have all the answers as volume 4 of The Summer Hikaru Died comes to a close, but everything that does come up as we watch Yoshiki and "Hikaru"'s interactions with other characters is incredibly helpful. For the first time since the series started, I felt like I was finally getting answers. By the time I got to the cliffhanger at the end, I felt confident about who Yoshiki could and couldn't trust for the first time. In fact, even though "Hikaru" is still quite a mystery, I also felt like maybe I could believe in that character a bit more too. Volumes 1-4 of The Summer Hikaru Died are available now via Yen Press, and there's no release date for volume 5 yet. The post The Summer Hikaru Died Manga Volume 4 Unites Characters appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, September 14, 2024 8:00 AM Gudetama Cookbook is For Lazy Egg Lovers       Sanrio will release a cookbook in which Gudetama will teach you all the different ways to cook eggs. The name of the recipe book is "Gudetama's No Egg No Life: If you have eggs, you can relax." There are 96 pages in total. In promotional material for the Gudetama cookbook, Sanrio assures readers that the cookbook lacks motivation as well. This isn't just a reference to how Gudetama spends all day lazing around. It's also because this cookbook teaches you easy egg recipes that you can make even if you're exhausted and lazy, or if you're a beginner. The measurements for all of the recipes are for one person (with a larger appetite), so even if you live alone, you don't have to worry about making too much. Gudetama a lazy and tired egg yolk who's always lying on his egg whites. Sanrio originally marketed Gudetama to kids. However, Sanrio expanded the marketing to include millennials due to teens and adults relating to Gudetama thanks to work or school stress. He has been a popular mascot for Sanrio since then, appearing in shows and in Hello Kitty Island Adventure. In the 2024 popularity poll, he managed to make it to 16th place. The Gudetama cookbook is available via bookstores (physical and digital) in Japan, as well as on websites like Amazon. The post Gudetama Cookbook is For Lazy Egg Lovers appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, September 14, 2024 6:00 AM McDonald's Japan Teases Hololive Usada Pekora Collaboration       In the early hours of September 13, 2024, the Japanese McDonald's X (formerly known as Twitter) account posted an ominous picture that seems to be teasing an upcoming collaboration with Usada Pekora of hololive. It shows her silhouette in front of the full moon and the caption reads, "I want to eat tsukimi burgers peko." [Thanks, 4Gamer!] Tsukimi, or moon-viewing, is a custom that the Japanese and other Asian cultures indulge in during the autumn season. Traditionally, you would eat snacks like dango or drink sake. However, restaurants will also release a limited time tsukimi menu, which usually includes an egg in the dish. The egg would represent the moon. McDonald's also started selling its own tsukimi menu from September 4, 2024. Some new items this year include chicken nuggets with a yuzu shichimi tartar sauce, a tsukimi pie (filled with kinako mochi and red bean paste), and a custard pudding-flavored shake. The cup the shake comes in depicts two rabbits looking up at the full moon, which is a reference to the story of the Moon rabbit. Pekora being a rabbit is likely the reason why she's the hololive VTuber who'll be part of this upcoming collaboration. More information on the McDonald's and Usada Pekora collaboration will appear in the future. The post McDonald's Japan Teases Hololive Usada Pekora Collaboration appeared first on Siliconera.

WGB Saturday, September 14, 2024 7:18 AM Star Wars: Outlaws is better than you think, but still not great- Review       Star Wars: Outlaws has been roughed up by other reviews, but there's a lot more to the game than it has been given credit for. So let's explore this latest Star Wars entry and see if it can help redeem the wounded brand.

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GamersHeroes Friday, September 13, 2024 9:37 PM Oceanic Adventure Stardiver Now Available on PC       All those interested in diving in (too easy) to an oceanic adventure can now enjoy Green Planet Games' Stardiver for the PC. The post Oceanic Adventure Stardiver Now Available on PC appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Friday, September 13, 2024 9:16 PM Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit Hitting Consoles September 27       After making a lasting impression among PC gamers (us included), the world of Mega Cat Studios' Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit will make its way to consoles September 27. The post Five Nights at Freddy's: Into the Pit Hitting Consoles September 27 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Friday, September 13, 2024 8:58 PM Frostpunk 2 Intro Cinematic Released       Set to release in the not-too-distant-future, get ready for 11 bit studios' Frostpunk 2 with the intro cinematic for the title. The post Frostpunk 2 Intro Cinematic Released appeared first on GamersHeroes.

PCGamesN Saturday, September 14, 2024 3:00 AM Greedfall 2 is a beautiful fantasy RPG reminiscent of BioWare's heyday       Playing Baldur's Gate 3 was a nice reminder of how much I enjoy tactical RPGs. While the turn-based format is always welcome, however, I still have a craving for that particular brand of real-time action where you can pause at any time to direct each member of your party. So with the Greedfall 2 launch imminent, I sat down at Gamescom 2024 to try out a section of the early game, and it instantly took me back 15 years to Dragon Age: Origins, where BioWare emphatically reminded us just how fun that classic style of CRPG can be. Continue reading Greedfall 2 is a beautiful fantasy RPG reminiscent of BioWare's heyday MORE FROM PCGAMESN: New PC games, Best PC games, Free PC games

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, September 14, 2024 3:00 AM What are we all playing this weekend?       Good Saturday, friends! It's finally hitting Autumn, isn't that lovely? The leaves are doing that cool visual glitch where they look nice for once. All pretty and crunchy and satisfying. It's just a shame it only lasts a week or two before turning into mulch on the pavement. Reminds me of a Regina Spektor lyric: "Leaves become most beautiful when they're about to die". And now, inevitably whatever I write below this will be a lie, because I'll actually spend my weekend listening to old Regina Spektor songs, because she's just the best. But for now at least, let's keep up the pretense that we're not all lying through our teeth every weekend with these posts. Here's what we're all (allegedly) clicking on this weekend! Read more

Siliconera Friday, September 13, 2024 11:30 PM Fate/Grand Order Oberon Vortigern Nendoroid Looks Sly       Good Smile Company has opened up pre-orders for a Nendoroid of Oberon Vortigern/Pretender from Fate/Grand Order. Pre-orders will close on October 23, 2024. The Oberon Vortigern/Pretender Nendoroid from Fate/Grand Order will come out in March 2025 for those in Japan and it costs 6900 JPY. Meanwhile, those in North America can expect to see him some time in Q3 2025. The Nendoroid costs $44.99 if you purchase it from there. As a reminder, Good Smile Company can only send this to Canada or the United States due to geographical licensing restrictions. Images via Good Smile Company Like all other Nendoroids, Oberon will come with three face plates. There's a blank expression, a scheming one, and a dumbfounded one. You can also pose him with a pill bug optional part, and there are various hand parts as well. As this Oberon Nendoroid depicts him in his third ascension, it is a spoiler for those who have not yet finished Avalon le Fae. Granted, Lasengle was pretty open with his swimsuit design as well, so most people have seen him in his third ascension. Oberon is a major character in the Avalon le Fae chapter in Fate/Grand Order. He was also the first playable Pretender when he debuted as a Servant back in 2021. In terms of his capabilities in battle, Oberon is one of the best Servants to pull for due to his powerful skills. Fate/Grand Order is readily available on mobile devices and the Oberon Nendoroid is open for pre-order until October 23, 2024. The post Fate/Grand Order Oberon Vortigern Nendoroid Looks Sly appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Friday, September 13, 2024 11:30 PM New Yu Yu Hakusho Art Features Them Walking in a Park       The official account for the Yu Yu Hakusho anime has posted some new art to commemorate autumn. It depicts the main characters walking through a park. Yusuke and Keiko are walking at the front of the group, with Keiko talking to Yusuke about something and Yusuke not even looking over at her. A little behind them are Yukina and Hiei. In a rather rare occasion, Hiei is wearing clothes that resemble what a normal human would wear. Kuwabara is making heart eyes at Yukina behind those two while Kurama is to the side on his own. Since it's still early autumn, they're not that bundled up and the girls are wearing dresses and long skirts that look like they're for spring. Yu Yu Hakusho is a Japanese anime and manga series by Yoshihiro Togashi, and the original series ran from 1990 to 1994. There was also an anime adaptation for it (including an OVA in 2018) and a live-action adaptation on Netflix. The series is very popular and is one of the best-selling manga series of all time. It follows Yusuke Urameshi, a teenage delinquent who dies after saving a kid from a truck. Since the Underworld didn't expect Yusuke to do such a heroic act, they weren't prepared for him and so revive him under the caveat that he work for the Spirit World as a detective. The series starts out quite episodic, as it follows Yusuke through his various cases, before becoming more combat-focused with the Dark Tournament Arc and Chapter Black Arc. Yu Yu Hakusho is readily available on Crunchyroll. As for the manga, Viz licensed it for English release. The post New Yu Yu Hakusho Art Features Them Walking in a Park appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Friday, September 13, 2024 11:00 PM Square Enix TGS 2024 Novelties Include Fans, Bags, And More       Square Enix has announced the free novelties it'll be giving out at its Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2024 booth. You'll be able to receive pamphlets, stickers, and more of upcoming games. Here is the full list of novelties, as well as how to get them, from the Square Enix booth at TGS 2024: DQM 25th anniversary t-shirt: You can get it if you win the lottery after playing the DQM3 demo Erdrick Trilogy sticker for Dragon Quest: Only for people who played the Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake demo, attend Robbin' 'Ood in the Flesh, or watch the stage show Fantasian Neo Dimension original clear folder: Only for those who play the Fantasian Neo Dimension demo Fantasian Neo Dimension special hand fan: Only for those who attend the Fantasian Neo Dimension stage show Final Fantasy XIV original bag: Follow the Japanese FFXIV Twitter account and then repost the official campaign post with a photo from the FFXIV Tokyo Game Show booth. You also need to attach the #FF14 and #TGS2024 hashtags. Monster mask (Dragon Quest): You can get it from the DQM3 corner at the Family Game Park Square Enix booth Original hand fan: Only available for those who take photos at the Emperor's throne photo spot (Romancing SaGa). There are three possible designs, and you won't be able to choose which one you get Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake pamphlets: Available at the booth and you can also exchange for them using Square Enix members points from September 28, 2024 Aside from these bonus items you can get from participating in activities, there are also bonus rewards. You can get a Square Enix music collection card or a reusable bag with a Chocobo on it. In order to qualify for these items, you need to spend at least 6000 JPY at the Square Enix merchandise booth. Tokyo Game Show 2024 will run from September 26 to 29, 2024 at the Makuhari Messe in Japan. The post Square Enix TGS 2024 Novelties Include Fans, Bags, And More appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Friday, September 13, 2024 9:30 PM New Fist of the North Star Anime Key Visual Revealed       Warner Bros Japan has revealed a key visual for the new Fist of the North Star anime in production. News of the project first appeared in 2023. [Thanks, 4Gamer!] The key visual shows protagonist Kenshiro. However, you can only see him from behind, as he's facing down a horde of enemies. This is a commemorative project to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Fist of the North Star. Warner Bros Japan plans on using the latest animation technology and make a faithful animated adaptation that'll convey the charm and awesomeness of the original story. There will be a whole new staff and cast. More information on that, as well as the streaming platforms and release dates, will appear later. Fist of the North Star is a highly influential and popular anime and manga series. It ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 1983 to 1988, and has been collected into a total of 27 tankobon volumes. It takes place in a post-apocalyptic Earth and follows Kenshiro, a warrior who can use the Hokuto Shinken martial art style. "Omae wa mou shindeiru" or "You're already dead" is a memetic scene that most people have likely seen online, even if they don't watch or read the series. Fist of the North Star is in production and more information on it will appear in the future. The post New Fist of the North Star Anime Key Visual Revealed appeared first on Siliconera.