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GamersHeroes Thursday, September 26, 2024 1:04 PM
    

Hasbro's classic board game makes its jump to the world of video games with today's release of Ubisoft and Engine Software's Monopoly for PC and consoles - gear up to rule your empire with the launch trailer for the title.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:42 PM
    

A hack-n-slash action roguelike game inspired by the legends of the 12 Eastern Zodiacs, players can dive into the world of Mixed Realms' 13Z with the upcoming global playtest.

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GamersHeroes Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:21 PM
    

A remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, see the world of Konami's Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater in all of its 4K glory with the 4K trailer for the title.

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:05 PM
    

The recently announced PS5 remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn arrives next month. And if you already own the OG version on PS4, you can upgrade for just $10. However, if you were thinking about buying the old PS4 version now so you can pay the small upgrade fee and save some money on that remaster, well, you waited too…

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:55 PM
    

Trying to describe Echo Point Nova, a newly released PC shooter, is a tricky thing. I could describe it as a game that mixes Titanfall's movement, modern Doom's gunplay, Minecraft's destructibility, Skyward Sword's floating islands, and wicked rad hoverboarding into one oddball package—though that probably just makes…

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:05 PM
    

The recently released Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster is a fairly faithful upgrade of Capcom's original zombie killin' game, which launched back on the Xbox 360 in 2006. However, Dead Rising's main character, Frank West, was changed quite a bit, complete with a new model, face, and voice actor. So what's up?

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 3:55 PM
    

The Binding of Isaac is deeply embedded within gaming culture, so much so that it inspired one of the most familiar and beloved emotes to ever spam a Twitch chat: BibleThump. It's the roguelike hero's head screaming/sobbing, frequently deployed to communicate complex feelings of horror, empathy, and sarcastic…

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 3:45 PM
    

Movies often portray robots as the harbingers of something bad, whether they're evil and want to take over the world (Terminator, I, Robot, The Matrix, etc.) or are being exploited by humans (Blade Runner, Ex Machina, A.I. Artificial Intelligence, etc.). But robots aren't all bad—they can be fun, cute, and…

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 2:48 PM
    

We got a second trailer for HBO's The Last of Us' upcoming season, which airs in 2025, today. So far, season two looks like a pretty faithful adaptation of The Last of Us Part II. But even in the short, two-minute teaser, it seems like HBO is taking a few creative liberties with the source material. So we figured we'd…

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 2:35 PM
    

EA announced today that The Simpsons Tapped Outis shutting down. The free-to-play mobile game, which launched back in 2012, is the most recent Simpsons video game to be released.

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 2:05 PM
    

It seems PlayStation is holding some huge sale just about every month at this point. We already had one big round of deals a couple of weeks ago and here we are with even more! That's right, PlayStation's Big Games Big Deals sale began on September 25 and offers up some incredible deals on some of the best games…

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 1:40 PM
    

Ana De Armas stars in the absurdly titled From the World of John Wick: Ballerina, because, you guessed it, someone killed her family and now she needs to get revenge. The spin-off's first trailer is out, complete with a cameo from the Baba Yaga himself, Keanu Reeves.

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 1:30 PM
    

The Natlan region is the latest to be added to Genshin Impact. While the 5.0 update and concurrent fourth-anniversary event are giving first-time and returning players a lot to do, it's the new characters that have many excited. One that everyone will become acquainted with is the breakdancing Kachina, a four-star…

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:55 PM
    

Everyone saw this coming but it was still disappointing to see. Fans were salivating over the 30th Anniversary PlayStation 5 collection, a one-two punch of nostalgia and neat aesthetics, when it was revealed earlier this month. Today many of them stared blankly at PlayStation Direct pre-order screens as they watched…

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:40 PM
    

Earlier this morning, Sony opened up pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 Pro as well as the limited edition 30th Anniversary version of the more powerful PS5, complete with matching controllers. It sold out in a matter of minutes. Now, scalpers are trying to flip the retro-themed bundles on eBay for thousands of dollars.

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:30 PM
    

Metaphor: ReFantazio makes no qualms about scaring you in its early game. You can't handle the fierce monsters in the opening area, the first boss will nearly kill you, and that Captain Klinger guy…okay, maybe he's not that scary. The point is, when you see a huge dragon in front of you, you may feel inclined to heed…

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Kotaku Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:10 PM
    

Microsoft has once again descended on the annual Tokyo Game Show to try and win over skeptical fans in Japan and the rest of the region. The Xbox TGS 2025 showcase was light on big announcements but did have plenty of new trailers for stuff people are excited about, including the Delta remake of Metal Gear Sold 3:…

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:56 PM
     Southwest Florida codes

September 27, 2024: We've checked for new Southwest Florida codes.

What are the latest Southwest Florida codes? In this RPG, you can become whoever you want to be. More often than not, though, the goal is to earn enough cash to buy the best ride that money can buy. Some codes will give you more than enough to afford a new car, while others will put you closer to buying your dream vehicle.

To afford this lifestyle, you'll need cold, hard cash, and with these Southwest Florida codes, you'll have plenty to spend on nice cars in this Roblox experience. Of course, there are other similar games available, so if you'd rather take to the crime-filled streets, we have all the current Da Hood codes and Pet Simulator 99 codes. Or if you prefer something a little more chill, then these Berry Avenue codes may help you get the best outfit.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:54 PM
     Slap Battles codes

September 27, 2024: We've checked for new Slap Battles codes.

What are the new Slap Battles codes? In this Roblox experience, the only thing that matters is getting the most slaps. For each one you get, you can work your way closer to having the most destructive palm in the galaxy.

So, if you want to have the most powerful slapping hand, you'll need to work for it. There are plenty of other Roblox experiences out there if this one loses its appeal, and we have the latest freebies for the likes of Blade Ball codes, Anime Last Stand codes, and Toilet Tower Defense codes. Without further ado, these Slap Battles codes will give you a bit of a boost to get started.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:51 PM
     Race Clicker codes September 2024

September 27, 2024: We've added one new Race Clicker code to this list.

What are the new Race Clicker codes? We've compiled a list of all the new Race Clicker codes for free wins and boosts in this click-to-win Roblox game. The codes can be redeemed in-game, providing many competitive advantages to help you win the clicking frenzy.

The game is simple, the faster you click, the faster you go. Some of the codes offer free auto clicks and pets, while you can get boosts and luck for a limited time. If you're looking for further Roblox freebies, we regularly update our lists of the latest Anime Adventures codes, Blox Fruits codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:40 PM
     Pet Simulator 99 codes

September 27, 2024: We've checked for new Pet Simulator 99 codes.

What are the new Pet Simulator 99 codes? If you're extremely lucky (and timely), getting a bunch of free gems in Big Games' latest pet collecting game can be as easy as typing a few letters into a box. As time goes on, though, we expect PS99 codes to become increasingly rare, perhaps even being tied solely to physical merch like plushies, lucky bags, and playsets. We've seen it happen before.

Pet Simulator 99 is the third Pet Simulator Roblox game Preston and his team have put out. Though it isn't out to replace Pet Simulator X codes directly, it will be the one getting the big updates from now on. If leaving your old collection behind doesn't sound fun to you, consider checking out Blade Ball codes or Blox Fruits codes instead.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:38 PM
     Murder Mystery 2 codes

September 27, 2024: We've checked for new Murder Mystery 2 codes.

What are the newest Murder Mystery codes? Roblox games rarely throw up an intense experience as is offered by MM2, a game where you could be saddled with one of three roles; the murderer, a bystander, or the sheriff. The murderer has to, well, murder. The bystanders have to avoid the wrath of said murderer, and the sheriff has to figure out, and eliminate, the bad person. Sound familiar?

This Roblox game is more cerebral than most, which means you'll rely on your wits most of the time. Still, having a helping hand in the form of some freebies via MM2 codes never hurts. Blade Ball codes shouldn't be ignored if you're after other gifts. We also have Project Mugetsu codes and Blox Fruits codes that can help you grind those long-tail adventure games.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:37 PM
     Fruit Battlegrounds codes September 2024

September 27, 2024: We have added two new Fruit Battlegrounds codes to this list.

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.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:29 PM
     Doors codes September 2024

September 27, 2024: We've checked for new Doors codes.

What are the new Doors codes? Doors is a horror game on the Roblox platform that's not for the faint of heart – especially if you're sensitive to jump scares. Your goal is to advance through a series of doors while avoiding the terrifying entities that give chase. Thankfully, our list of the latest Doors codes is here to help you reach Door 100 in one piece.

The latest Doors codes unlock a trove of additional supplies in the Roblox game - including Knobs, Revives, and Boosts - so be sure to redeem them before they expire. We've also included a step-by-step guide on how to redeem Doors codes. Bring some levity to the spooky escape room by tuning your radio to the best Roblox song IDs. If you're a Roblox enthusiast, our Shinobi Life 2 codes and Project Mugetsu codes are sure to be of value.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:22 PM
     Blade Ball codes

September 27, 2024: We've checked for new Blade Ball codes.

What are the new Blade Ball codes? Those who want to stand out while playing this dodgeball game can splash out on new weapons, skills, and even explosive effects. To get them, though, you need coins, and there are ways to instantly get a small amount of coins to roll the dice while getting a chance to open crates and maybe pull a rare sword skin. 

There are other similar games on the Roblox platform, so be sure to get all the latest Arm Wrestle Simulator codes to get yourself ripped or learn the secret of Berry Avenue codes if you'd rather live a calmer virtual life. Here are all the latest Blade Ball codes, how to enter them, and where to find more.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:17 PM
     Berry Avenue codes September 2024

September 27, 2024: We've checked for new Berry Avenue codes.

What are the new Berry Avenue codes? Rather than being a conventional Roblox game that uses tower defense, RPG, or shooting game-style mechanics, Berry Avenue is a playground where you can buy a house, work a job, or drive around without a care in the world looking fabulous.

However, you may have noticed that everyone else looks much more stylish than most Roblox experiences. Is this because of the time they spent playing the roleplay sandbox game or perhaps linked to how much they paid in real-world money? While you're here, you should know that we also keep lists of Blox Fruits codes, King Legacy codes, and Anime Adventures codes to get you some free items and rolls for those games.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:42 PM
     Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity tactics game needs to happen, now

One of the things that sets Pillars of Eternity apart from other games is the sheer breadth and depth of its world. While confined to a relatively small area of Eora it spoke of events and concepts across the entire setting. Its sequel expanded even further, heading to the Deadfire Archipelago for an adventure of an entirely different timbre, but there's still plenty more to come. Avowed will show a new side to the world but developer Obsidian has also been considering going in a new direction, with a Pillars of Eternity tactics game floating around the office.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:33 PM
     The Day Before dev returns, reveals new game, asks for

The Day Before has to be one of the wildest rides the gaming industry has ever seen. It flew to the top of the Steam wishlist charts, saw a lengthy development period, then was released for a grand total of four days before developer Fntastic announced its closure with the game similarly being scrubbed from the platform. Less than a month after launch, The Day Before was gone but now its developer is attempting to make a return.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:00 PM
     Kaya's Prophecy is a roguelike blend of Slay the Spire and Cult of the Lamb

When I think about Steam indies, a few genre cornerstones come to mind. We see a lot of roguelike elements, deckbuilding features, and even management mechanics in the big hitters. Games like Slay the Spire, Cult of the Lamb, Balatro, Hades, and countless more. What can I say, we love randomized decks of cards and running societies. If you want a new game with all these elements combined, the newly revealed Kaya's Prophecy is for you. Putting you in control of a growing tribe that needs to explore, survive, and appease its god, it's coming to Steam next year.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best management games, Best card games

PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:21 PM
     New 3D platformer Hirogami is coming for Astro Bot's crown

Selfishly, I want more triple-A-backed 3D platformers. We're not left wanting in the indie scene - A Hat in Time, New Super Lucky's Tale, and the upcoming Rollin' Rascal are all truly brilliant - but we don't get 'mainstream' entries in the genre that much anymore. Of course, there's Astro Bot, Crash Bandicoot 4, and Ratchet and Clank, but I want even more new ideas. In walks Hirogami, a stunning new platformer with some a neat premise, and we (hopefully) don't need to wait long to play it.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:00 PM
     Gloomy Hollow Knight Silksong rival Voidwrought is finally out soon

It's that time again, as another Hollow Knight-inspired Metroidvania is about to fill the Silksong-shaped hole in your heart. With Team Cherry's sequel now at least five years in the making, the similarly beautiful Voidwrought is right around the corner. With an infinitely smaller wait time and some fascinating differences, this is a Metroidvania you should have on your radar. Even better, it's quite literally weeks away.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 3:46 PM
     Grungy new roguelike is a dieselpunk, World War 2 Armored Core

It's an open secret that I have a Master's degree in War Studies. Having focused on World War II and its portrayals in modern media for my undergraduate thesis, I'm always fascinated by allohistorical videogames - ones which take contemporary settings, and add things like hulking machinery, dinosaurs, and laser guns. Grit and Valor - 1949 does just that, transporting Armored Core-style mechs into a grimy WWII setting where you represent a fragmented resistance that's determined to rise up against Axis rule. Color me intrigued.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 3:21 PM
     Cult classic horror game Slay the Princess announces huge free update

Sometimes, a game comes along and builds a level of mystique based on glowing word of mouth about the surprises contained within. Inscryption was one of these games, as was Doki Doki Literature Club. Last year, it was Slay the Princess, a horror visual novel with the unassumingly straightforward premise of being tasked with saving the world by killing an entrapped princess. Of course, a good story can never be quite so simple, and the game's plot unfolds with the kind of twists and turns that get players excited to spread the word about what they've experienced. Now, building on this reputation, Slay the Princess' maker, Black Tabby Games, has announced that a free upgrade called The Pristine Cut is due to arrive very soon.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 3:31 PM
     New MMORPG Throne and Liberty plans to encourage

The challenge for MMOs is that they need to do everything all at once. They'll have an open-world, crafting, PvE, PvP, and content for every step along the way from the start of your journey to its end. Some, however, lean towards one of these pillars a little more than the others. In the case of Throne and Liberty, which is out now in the West in early access before its full launch, the focus is definitely on PvP, with its large-scale battles having huge ramifications for the entire game. The question is, however, how do you keep it fair?

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 3:08 PM
     Manor Lords just got discounted to its cheapest Steam price yet

There are few games that have come out this year and attracted quite as much attention as Manor Lords. The debut from lone developer Slavic Magic, Manor Lords may still be in Early Access, but it's already one of the most extensive medieval life simulators to date, even unfinished. With settlement building systems like those found in Frostpunk 2 or Cities: Skylines 2, army management in the style of a less involved Total War: Medieval, and battles reminiscent of Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord, the game is an ambitiously and already successfully realized vision. And now's the perfect time to play it for yourself as it's just received a substantial discount that lowers it to its cheapest price on Steam yet.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 3:05 PM
     Bounty hunting extraction shooter Last Helion gets free Steam demo

Bounty hunting is a career that I'm sure is far more exciting in videogames than it is in real life. Most games turn it into a head-hunting affair of blasting foes until you get the one you want, whereas in reality it's probably more to do with parole violations. Nevertheless, the dream of bounty hunting in gaming is still strong, and games like Last Helion show there's a lot of life left in that career path, especially when it's happening in space. What's more, it has a free demo you can play right now.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 2:01 PM
     Titanfall lives again with fast paced FPS Echo Point Nova, out now

There's nothing quite like a fast-paced FPS. From the very first time a Quake player launched themselves into the air with a rocket, the potential for hyperkinetic shoot-outs has been apparent, going on to appear in games like Titanfall 2, the Tribes series, Ghostrunner, Neon White, and Boomerang X. The latest game to add to this list is Echo Point Nova, a new co-op FPS — with, we should note, a hoverboard — from Severed Steel creator Greylock Studio that's just come out on Steam.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 1:28 PM
     Space tactics roguelike deckbuilder Breachway launches in early access

Fancy a new roguelike game? They're certainly not in short supply, but sometimes a newcomer makes you really stop in your tracks. So it is with Breachway. Boasting more than 150,000 wishlists after a successful Steam Next Fest demo, this space strategy game has just launched into early access. Featuring tactical combat reminiscent of FTL, a deckbuilding setup akin to Slay the Spire, and the piece-by-piece shipbuilding of No Man's Sky, this intricate roguelike from Edgeflow Games is one to watch.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 1:27 PM
     Newly announced indie RPG looks like an unofficial Chrono Trigger sequel

Chrono Trigger, the 1995 RPG game from Square Enix, has had an enormous influence on recent indie projects. It's inspiration is clear in JRPG-style games like last year's Sea of Stars, 2022's Chained Echoes, 2018's CrossCode, and 2017's Cosmic Star Heroine. As made clear by the announcement of Threads of Time, a new throwback RPG with Octopath Traveler 2-style 2.5D art that made its debut at Tokyo Game Show, the trend of Chrono Trigger homages won't be coming to an end any time in the near future.


PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 1:10 PM
     Multiplayer game Killer Klowns to add two horror legends in new DLC

Everyone loves a redemption story and Killer Klowns from Outer Space The Game is badly in need of one. It'd be amazing to see this asymmetrical title rise to challenge the big dogs of the genre, like Dead by Daylight or The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and thankfully its developer is making some smart decisions to try and revitalize its fortunes. The biggest of which is the inclusion of two new survivors you can play as, taking the form of a pair of legendary individuals from the horror industry.

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PCGamesN Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:40 PM
     Age of Mythology Retold set to get even bigger with huge new expansion

Age of Mythology: Retold is one of the best strategy games to come out this year. As the genre moves forward with new entries like Frostpunk 2, Manor Lords, and Homeworld 3, it's also looked back to a classic RTS that originally launched all the way back in 2002 as an Age of Empires spin-off. While Retold hasn't come out without a degree of controversy focused on its microtransactions, the core of the game itself is solid, with the remake serving as a good way for newcomers or experienced players to check out Age of Mythology on modern systems. It's also about to make up for one glaring absence from its launch, adding in units and gods inspired by Chinese mythology with the newly announced Immortal Pillars DLC.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:15 PM
    

I don't know why we haven't written about Mechabellum before now, but we haven't. Let's correct that. It's an autobattler in which you plonk down squads of stompy robots then watch them win or lose against your opponent's army based on the formations and upgrades you've chosen. After more than a year in Early Access, it's just released version 1.0.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 26, 2024 3:57 PM
    

Do I like citybuilders such as Cities: Skylines and SimCity 4, or do I simply like roadbuilders? I spend most of my time in both those games tweaking the network of roads and junctions that form the veins of my cities, after all, and attempting to solve traffic jams via public transport and simulation-expanding mods.

Enter Junxions, a traffic engineering game which focuses entirely on the simulation and construction of roads, railways, and pedestrian walkways, right down to the coding of the traffic lights. It's aiming for a 2025 release and you'll find its trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, September 26, 2024 3:31 PM
    

Indie publisher Hooded Horse have been on a roll of late, publishing wonderful strategy games like Manor Lords, Against The Storm and Cataclismo. Good news, then, that they're currently running a publisher sale over on Steam where those games and many others in their library are discounted.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:00 PM
    

supergroupies fire emblem three houses

SuperGroupies will release new merchandise of Fire Emblem: Three Houses to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the game. In total, there are ten new items, all drawing inspiration from the older versions of the house leaders (and also Byleth). Pre-orders close on October 15, 2024 and you can expect your items some time in late January 2025.

For 9900 JPY ($68.45), you can get an umbrella that's based off the character of your choice. Each umbrella features the character's color scheme, symbol, and a crest charm hanging off the handle. The symbol of the house they're from is also on the bag. The inside of the umbrella also uses the same pattern as the carpet in the character's room. As a note, this umbrella can double as a parasol as well.

For the Fire Emblem: Three Houses house leaders, SuperGroupies will also release bags and wallets. Prices differ for the bags, but the wallets are all 15,400 JPY ($106.35). Like the umbrella, all of the items use the character's color theme, as well as motifs from their houses or designs. For example, the Blaiddyd crest, Dimitri's eyepatch, and a faux fur ornament hangs from Dimitri's wallet.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses is readily available on the Nintendo Switch. As a reminder, SuperGroupies offers international delivery through WorldShopping, so you can buy the Fire Emblem: Three House merchandise (and more) even if you live overseas.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:45 PM
    

World of Warcraft Photomode

I spend a lot of time in World of Warcraft now. Either by choice, or obligation. (I write a lot of guides, OK.) And the one thing that I, as a casual player, feel is missing from the otherwise content-packed MMORPG is a photomode. Yes, I know you can get something like a photomode in World of Warcraft, either through an optional quest that unlocks a camera of sorts, or through the use of add-ons. But I want something in-game, something more substantial, because of those that aren't as artistically inclined, in-game photography is a way for us to express ourselves and show off our characters.

While I don't dabble in Final Fantasy XIV as much as I used to, the photomode in that MMORPG is pretty great by comparison. It doesn't have the same heft as something you'd see in your stock-and-standard AAA game, but it works and players have gotten creative with it. Square Enix has also expanded upon it's features, adding the ability to freeze frame combat poses, add additional effects to your character, and so forth.

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What I'm craving in World of Warcraft is a few of those features. That freeze frame is something I constantly think about when my Death Knight uses Howling Blast, and I yearn for the ability to take a freeze frame of him pointing his sword, surrounded by the swirling cold. I yearn to zoom in to get a nice profile shot of my character, or even allow him to look pensive as he stare out over the unforgiving tundra of Northrend. I know in the screenshot below it looks like he's doing just that, but I want a closer zoom in without entering the body of my character and swapping to first person mode. I want to frame the picture in a way that highlights him and the environment. Not one or the other. And I wanna do it easily!

World of Warcraft has some truly stunning vistas, especially in The War Within, and getting attractive screenshots of this is fairly easy. Especially if you're traveling using the in-game flight paths that give you scenic tours of these gorgeous new areas. But please Blizzard, I just want to take cool screenshots of my character.

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One of my favorite pastimes in Final Fantasy XIV, or even in MMORPGs, it just taking pictures. Whether it's to make an edit, or just to make something cool that I can show off to friends that more or less encapsulates the vibe of my character. I want to tell a story with my screenshots, I want people to look at my character and wonder what their deal is, or just appreciate the lighting and composition. I wish I could do the same in World of Warcraft. Not just for my Death Knight, but for my Marksman Hunter or my Assassinate Rogue. Getting pictures of them using their skills in action, as janky as they are would just be neat.

It'd be another way to show off your transmogs as well. All of the items you've worked hard to farm from Mythic and Heroic Raids and Dungeons. And your mounts as well! There are some cool ones that I've picked up, and being able to take screenshots with them, much like I can do in Final Fantasy XIV would be awesome. (Square Enix please don't get mad at me for installing a Summoner mod that replaces Bahamut with Ultima. I just love Ivalice too much.)

Image via Siliconera

But who knows, adding a photomode to World of Warcraft might no be possible given how old the game is, and I might have to cave in and use and add-on to make this happen. If that's the case, well, I might report back and tell all of you how that goes. If not, then know that I'm still standing around in Northrend at odd hours of the day, waiting for the lightning to strike behind Ice Crown Citadel and praying that my character turns his head slightly to the left.

World of Warcraft available for PC. Final Fantasy XIV is available for PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:30 PM
    

palworld japan ps5

The PS5 port of Palworld is available to try out at TGS, but despite the event taking place in Japan, the Japanese will need to wait until they can play this version of the game at home. For "various reasons," there is no Palworld PS5 release date for Japan at the moment. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

As a reminder, if you want to go check out the demo, Makuhari Messe is open to the public on September 28 and 29, 2024. On September 28, 2024, you'll have from 10 AM to 5 PM. Then, on the 29th, you'll have 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You can find it at the Pocketpair booth, which also features giant figures and recreations of Pals and in-game items.

Since Palworld came out in early 2024, people have enjoyed its Ark-like gameplay. It's not exactly the "Pokemon with guns" that Pocketpair marketed itself as. But the uncanny similarities between the designs of its Pals and existing Pokemon cannot be ignored. Nintendo has even filed a lawsuit against Pocketpair as a result of patent infringement, which may have something to do with why Pocketpair has no plans at the moment to release the PS5 version of the game in its native Japan.

Palworld is readily available on the PS5, Windows PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and macOS.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:15 PM
    

NieR Automata is one of the most beloved action JRPGs of all time. There is a reason the main characters like 2B and 9S are still crossing over into other games many years after release. With so many different NieR Automata crossovers that have happened in other games, which is the best NieR Automata crossover and how do they all rank?

FFXIV Shadowbringers NieR Automata crossover
Image via Square Enix

What Is the Best NieR Automata Crossover?

In terms of the overall best NieR Automata crossover, it is quite a simple answer: the crossover with FFXIV Shadowbringers. This crossover brought a 24-player Alliance Raid series of three raids for players to complete. The story was quite intriguing, adding some fascinating extra lore. It brought together new characters like 2P alongside familiar fan-favorites like 2B and 9S.

This is easily the best crossover since it contained exceptional content — some of the best Alliance Raid content in the whole MMO — and made the already masterful expansion even better.

nier automata stellar blade
Image via Sony

All NieR Automata Crossovers, Ranked

There are 24 crossovers that NieR Automata has had with other games, including titles in its own series. That is quite a lot of crossovers, but some of them are quite simple and only include some cosmetics or tiny cameos for less interesting games. That said, other crossovers have substantial new content in terms of quests, guest characters, and even full-on dungeons or raids. Here are all of the NieR Automata crossovers ranked from best to worst.

  1. FFXIV Shadowbringers and YoRHa Dark Apocalypse
  2. NieR Reincarnation
  3. SoulCalibur VI
  4. Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising
  5. Gravity Rush 2
  6. Stellar Blade
  7. Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent
  8. Goddess of Victory: NIKKE
  9. Star Ocean: Anamnesis
  10. Valkyrie Anatomia
  11. SINoALICE
  12. Phantasy Star Online 2
  13. Final Fantasy Brave Exvius
  14. Monster Hunter Frontier Z
  15. Dead Cells
  16. PUBG
  17. Naraka: Bladepoint
  18. Last Cloudia
  19. Babylon's Fall
  20. Fall Guys
  21. Punishing: Gray Raven
  22. D4DJ Groovy Mix
  23. Spelunker
  24. Rainbow Six: Siege

Do you have a favorite NieR Automata crossover? Or one you think doesn't feel quite right? Let us know in the comments below!

NieR Automata is available right now for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:00 PM
    

digimon monster hunter

For the 20th anniversary of the Monster Hunter series, Capcom will be collaborating with Bandai to release Digimon toys. Capcom is also working with Ducati on a Monster Hunter motorbike. [Thanks, PR Times, Hobby Watch!]

For starters, here is a trailer of the Monster Hunter and Digimon toy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqZGcA3QCYg

The Monster Hunter 20th Edition Digimon will let you raise Rathalos, Zinogre, Khezu, Rajang, Tigrex, Nargacuga, Gore Magala, Mizutsune, and more. In total, there will be 36 Monster Hunter creatures for you to raise in the Monster Hunter 20th Edition Digimon Color toys. Kenji Watanabe, the character designer of Digimon, also drew chimeras of Monster Hunter creatures and Digimon. This includes a mishmash of Rathalos and Greymon, as well as Zinogre and Garurumon.

You can pre-order the Digimon Color: Monster Hunter 20th Edition from Premium Bandai. It costs 7700 JPY ($53.15). Pre-orders are open until September 26 to October 28, 2024. As a note, you will need to be in Japan in order to even access P-Bandai. The toys will come out in February 2025. P-Bandai notes that since the toys are selling fast, there's a chance that this batch of orders will close before the October 28, 2024 cut-off date. So if you want this toy, you might want to put in your order as soon as possible.

Another collaboration item for the Monster Hunter 20th anniversary is with Ducati. There will be a limited-edition Monster SP with a Fatalis design on it. Ducati will only sell twenty models of this bike, and those visiting the Makuhari Messe for TGS can also check it out at the Capcom Booth. Sales will run from October 5 to December 31, 2024. Each Fatalis Ducati bike will cost 2,622,000 JPY, which is $18,105.70.

Image via Capcom, Ducati

The latest entry to the Monster Hunter series, Monster Hunter Wilds, will come out on February 28, 2025 for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:30 PM
    

Ranni The Witch Tokyo Game Show FIgure

At Tokyo Game Show 2024, several new Elden Ring statues and jewelry pieces were revealed by Torch Torch. One of the main highlights is the first public display of the completed prototype for the Ranni the witch statue, which has undergone significant changes since its last exhibit two years ago. Fans can view the nearly finished model at the event.

You can view the official post below:

https://twitter.com/torchtorch_jp/status/1839116609543352522

In addition to the Ranni statue, several jewelry pieces designed after in-game icons from Elden Ring are being showcased for the first time. This includes pieces modeled after the Dagger Talisman, Claw Talisman, Spectral Steed Whistle, Millicent's prosthetic arm, Companion Jar, and Dark Moon Ring, all of which are currently in production. More information about these items will appear at a later date.

In related news, pre-orders for the Elden Ring Ranni Nendoroid, previously revealed at WonHobby 36 by Good Smile Company were announced. This detailed figure comes with multiple interchangeable parts, including the Dark Moon Ring, Dark Moon Greatsword, and a stone stool for display. Pre-orders placed through the Good Smile Online Store will also include Ranni's summon sign as a bonus.

Elden Ring is available for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:15 PM
    

Perhaps the most intriguing lore part about The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is its place in the convoluted, overarching Zelda timeline. Is it related to the recent Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom games? Is it a sequel to Link's Awakening? What about A Link to the Past and its Hyrule? Here are my thoughts. Note: full spoilers ahead.

Screenshot by Siliconera

Does The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom Connect to BOTW and TOTK?

As mentioned, I am going to be giving full spoilers ahead for all Zelda games, including Echoes of Wisdom. If you haven't played this latest title to completion, turn away now. With that said, before we can get into where this game falls in the official timeline, it is worth talking about two of the latest games: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.

Echoes of Wisdom seems to connect to both of these games, as seen in several areas. For one, there is the Ancient Orb scenario. These orbs highly remind me of the Guardians and their technology, which is seen in both of these games. Plus, there are enemies that resemble their BOTW counterparts like the Lynels. In addition, the powers this particular Zelda has reminds me of the powers we see in this timeline version. That said, I don't for a moment think this is the same Zelda protagonist from those games.

Where does Echoes of Wisdom fall in The Legend of Zelda timeline? World map
Screenshot by Siliconera

Where Does Echoes of Wisdom Fall in the Timeline?

While the connections to Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild are certainly there, where does Echoes of Wisdom fall in The Legend of Zelda timeline? Until we get official word, this is my personal opinion on the matter. I do believe this game is in the Fallen Hero branch of the timeline, but I, specifically, think the game is after every game there.

There are absolutely similarities to that particular branch, such as Ganon's brief appearance. The world map is similar enough in terms of placement, though there are some changes. But the biggest clue of them all is the appearance of both Zora tribes. The only other game to experience this is Oracle of Ages, which is in that branch of the timeline.

If I had to guess, though, it is a bit more complicated than that. It has long been the thought that Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are the culmination of bringing together all three branches. With the similarities this game has to those titles, I actually believe Echoes of Wisdom is the furthest in the Fallen Hero branch and coming up closer to BOTW and TOTK. One of the main proponents behind this placement is how the world map is similar to games like A Link to the Past but it has some BOTW influences like the Faron Wetlands in the southeastern corner. For now, though, we will have to wait and see.

The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is available right now exclusively for Nintendo Switch.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:00 PM
    

Ahead of MegaHobby Expo 2024, Kotobukiya already showed off its Unicorn Overlord Scarlett and Eltolinde figures.

Kotobukiya announced it will release figures of Scarlett and Eltolinde, two of the main heroines and romance options in Unicorn Overlord. Photos of unpainted prototypes of each one appeared on social media, and the company confirmed both will also be on display for the first time at MegaHobby Expo 2024 in Japan on September 28, 2024.

Both the Unicorn Overlord Scarlett and Eltolinde figures will be scale ones, though Kotobukiya didn't explain what size each one will be. Each one features a pose that makes them look as though they are walking. Scarlett, who is a human priestess that acts as a healer, is carrying her staff. Her base has a cobblestone path on it. The elven Turenos Eltolinde carries a spear and appears to be running through grass. Each design seems to be based on Vanillaware's official art.

Here are Kotobukiya's first two photos of the figures. While the current models are unpainted, their eyes are so you have a better idea how they will look.

Both Scarlett and Eltolinde are major characters in Unicorn Overlord. Scarlett is one of the first allies on your team, though various circumstances mean she temporarily leaves early on. Meanwhile, Eltolinde eventually joins your party after going through the Elheim region.

Unicorn Overlord is available on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X. There's no release window for the Scarlett or Eltolinde figures yet.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:30 PM
    

Yahtzee One Piece Includes Luffy's Straw Hat

Hasbro announced Yahtzee: One Piece, a themed version of Yahtzee that comes with Luffy's Straw Hat, dice, and other items inspired by the anime and manga. It is available for $23.99 and, cosmetic elements aside, plays like any other version of the dice-based game. 

Like many of the Hasbro Yahtzee sets, this comes with everything necessary to play the game. Rather than most games, the sheet only keeps track of how many Monkey D. Luffy, Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, and Chopper faces come up each turn. Each die has Luffy in the 1 spot, Zoro in 2, Nami as 3, Usopp as 4, Sanji as 5, and Chopper as 6. (This is also the order in which the characters essentially join the Straw Hat Pirates.) Since the numbers are also present on each face, you could also play a more traditional game that includes straights and full houses as well. A set of five themed dice, the themed scoring sheet pad, and a pencil come with the set. 

As for the replica of Luffy's straw hat, it is both decorative and designed to be used with the game. You could use it when rolling the dice instead of a cup or your hands. It is made of yellow plastic and designed to look like the one he wears in the show.

Here's the full gallery showing how the item will look:

This is one of multiple One Piece variants of existing board, card, and dice games. For example, there's a version of Monopoly inspired by the series. Standard decks of playing cards show up. Not to mention the existing One Piece Card Game is available worldwide.

The Yahtzee One Piece version is available now. The first season of the One Piece live-action adaptation is on Netflix now, with season 2 on the way. The anime is on both Netflix and Crunchyroll. Viz Media handles the manga outside of Japan. 

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:00 PM
    

Kirby Cafe Nendoroids

Good Smile Company announced two new Kirby Café Nendoroids are available to pre-order ahead of a 2025, and the figures feature Waddle Dee and Kirby in their restaurant-themed outfits. Both are set to release first in Japan in March 2025, before showing up in Q3 2025 worldwide. They will be priced at ¥6,200 each in Japan and $39.99 each in the US and Canada, and they are only sold separately. Both figures stand approximately 60mm (2.36 inches) in height and come with a stand. 

The Kirby: Kirby Café Ver. Nendoroid features three face plates. You get one that is makes him look surprised, another that makes it look like he is munching on food, and an excited one. It also includes extra parts like a café hat, sign, fork, Japanese cream soda, kettle, and piping bag. Magnets are used in parts of the body and hat, allowing for flexible posing options.

Here's how it looks.

The Waddle Dee: Kirby Café Ver. Nendoroid includes two face plates. In one, the character's eyes are open for a standard expression, and in the other they are closed. It comes with a variety of optional parts for posing, such as a hat, apron, frying pan, Waddle Dee's Naptime Omurice, and other accessories. Similar to Kirby, magnets are incorporated for a range of dynamic poses.

This is how the new Waddle Dee appears:

In related news, the Kirby Café Summer 2024 event ran in Tokyo and Hakata, Japan, from July 3, 2024 to September 24, 2024. The event featured pineapple-themed dishes and exclusive summer merchandise, including items like Cook Kawasaki's Tropical Hamburger and Sparkling Pineapple Shave Ice.

The Kirby Cafe Kirby and Waddle Doo Nendoroids are available to pre-order until November 6, 2024. They are expected to ship in Japan in March 2025 and worldwide in Q3 2025.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 3:30 PM
    

Genshin Impact Anniversary Celebrated With 1,600 Free Primogems

HoYoVerse announced that it is celebrating the fourth anniversary of Genshin Impact by giving all of us 1,600 free Primogems and other items as a Gift for a New Horizon. To get it, someone needs to log into the game and claim it. However, players have to check in for multiple days and do so before the 5.1 update arrives to get every reward. 

This is a series of mails that will begin showing up in our in-game inboxes on September 28, 2024. That's because Genshin Impact initially debuted on September 28, 2020 four years ago. The first mail to claim as a Firstborn Firesprite and 400 Primogems attached to it. The second, which sends out on September 29, 2024, includes two Fragile Resin and another 400 Primogems. On September 30, 2024, a message with a Sanctifying Elixir and 400 Primogems go out. Finally, the last mail shows up on October 1, 2024, and it features a Kaboom Box and 400 Primogems. As long as someone is above Adventure Rank 2, they will get a total of 1,600 free Primogems in Genshin Impact by the end of it, meaning enough for a full 10-pull on the gacha for the anniversary.

As for the date the promotion ends, we have an idea of that. We know the Kinich and Raiden Shogun banners end on October 8, 2024. The second batch of banners in each version always end the day maintenance for the next update begins. So if you want these free Primogems and rewards, you need to log into the game daily at least four times before October 8, 2024. However, we'll know for sure once the 5.1 Special Program airs on September 27, 2024.

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the 1,600 Free Primogems will start being mailed out to us in-game on September 28, 2024. The Xbox Series X version of the game will launch on November 20, 2024.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 3:00 PM
    

Ara: History Untold Map

Despite promising an "evolution in historical grand strategy," Ara: History Untold is more of an iteration on the genre, and a fairly mild one at that. It takes Civilization's 4X formula and tweaks it, rather than totally reinventing it. It's competent and Oxide Games is totally capable of getting its hooks into you as many of this genre's forebears have, but this game fails to introduce the kind of interesting new decisions and mechanics it needs to stand out.

Though the name isn't quite as pithy as "Civilization" or "Humankind," 4X fans will slip into Ara: History Untold like an old glove. You found cities, research technologies, and send scouts or armies roving around the map fighting wars and picking up goodies. Where Ara attempts to differentiate itself is in its simultaneous turn system, irregularly shaped map regions, and a crafting system that lets you use tools and resources to boosts your production. More on those later, but first: the leaders.

Ara: History Untold leader select sappho
Screenshot by Siliconera

You'll be picking a leader from a decently sized pool of civilizations, though the mix is a little oddball. Around half are Civ staples like Liz I, Bismarck, Shaka Zulu, and Julius Caeser, which felt a little uninspired. But then the other half ditches the usual kings and generals for less typical choices like the scientist Nicolaus Copernicus, Korean freedom fighter Yu Gwan-sun, and Cherokee community developer Wilma Mankiller. My favorite was Sappho, the Greek poet and patron saint of Lesbianism.

It's a good spread, but each of the leaders only has a single impactful bonus, along with a few minor buffs like a little extra gold in the capital or a slight boost to combat outside their borders. There are no unique units or buildings, or even that many card or unit art variants. The overall aesthetic direction also does the game few favors, landing in the awkward middle ground between stylized and realistic resulting in it mostly being forgettable.

Ara: History Untold regions
Screenshot by Siliconera

Once you've picked your leader and loaded in, you'll likely notice those irregular map regions. They give the world a more natural aesthetic to be sure, but Humankind did something similar back in 2021 while adding in a level of verticality that makes Ara look flat by comparison. These big, single areas also make traversing terrain less involved, as units traverse the whole region one at a time rather than being affected by rough terrain or forests.

Building works more interestingly, as each region is divided into a different number of zones that can take a single improvement each. Certain buildings or improvements can also buff certain others in the same region, so you'll want to cram complimentary buildings into large regions with a lot of zones. Meanwhile, Wonders take up a whole region so you'll ideally want to put them in smaller regions with only 2 or 3 zones. It's a really nice idea that could let you build up specialized districts, but disappointingly the buffs usually only affect multiples of the same building rather than opening up a choice of synergies with others.

Ara: History Untold map
Screenshot by Siliconera

With a bunch of resource improvements and crafters built, you'll be ready to dive into Ara: History Untold's most unique feature: the crafting system. Essentially, the bonus resources like horses or iron can be used to speed up production in your buildings, or crafted into further tools and amenities. Some of these can be used on cities to provide powerful bonuses, like flat city growth or increased science production. Housing improvements like Dwellings can be equipped with a wide array of items to add science or faith production, depending on what you need. Some Wonders and several units also require specific resources, both crafted and non-crafted, so having a robust manufacturing economy is important. Unfortunately, once you have that economy up and running it can VERY quickly become a chore. Micro-managing your factories' inputs and outputs is less fun when you've got 20 or so different workshops by the end of the first big era.

Then there's the simultaneous turns, which end up influencing the flow of gameplay a lot. Rather than directing each unit to move or act within the turn, you set the orders and they execute when you hit end turn. In theory, this means you line up all your plans and hit end turn to see them play out, your armies all marching out in sync. But in practice, it ends up making things feel unsatisfying and floaty, which is not what you'd expect from a turn-based strategy. Part of this is visual, your little soldiers are so small and covered up by badges that you don't get that nice feedback of watching them march out at the same time. While other issues include the way it affects combat. Your units and the enemy's need to meet each other on the same tile, so if you move into their tile and they move into another you will be chasing each other's tail forevermore, to say nothing of how annoying this makes chasing fleeing units or those with more than one movement point per turn. It's an interesting idea, but I cant give it points for originality since not only has it been used for multiplayer modes in Civ before but Humankind also already tried it in singleplayer with similar issues.

Ara: History Untold formations
Screenshot by Siliconera

I keep bringing up competitors like Civilization and Humankind not just for obvious comparisons or to be cruel, but because Ara: History Untold sought to position itself as big mix up for historical strategy. And I want that! I love this genre, but only having a few big games flying that banner has led to it becoming a bit stale, and more competitors and new ideas could shake things up. But unfortunately, Ara doesn't do much to really drive things forward. Most of the new additions have been tried before and the crafting system, the one actually unique part, fails to add much more than extra busywork and spreadsheeting. It's still totally functional as a historical 4X, easily alluring me back into the one-more-turn mindset, but it doesn't succeed in bringing much that is really new to the table.

Ara: History Untold is available on the PC via Steam, Xbox Game Pass, and the Windows store.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 2:30 PM
    

Phantom Brave Remastered PS5 and Sequel Release Dates Set

NIS America announced the release date for both Phantom Brave Remastered on the PS5 and the Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero sequel for all platforms. The PS5 version of the original strategy game will arrive first, as it shows up on the system on November 7, 2024. Meanwhile, the sequel will be on the PS4, PS5, and Switch on January 30, 2025, with the PC version following in Spring 2025.

In the case of Phantom Brave Remastered for the PS5, this is the original game. It features Marona and Ash as they deal with her ability to connect with Phantoms and use them to handle various situations. The announcement trailer reintroduces the game and gives people a chance to see the younger version of Marona. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIGPkP36840&ab_channel=NISAmerica

As for Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero, the sequel TGS 2024 release date announcement also included a limited edition release and new trailer. NIS America is directly selling the $99.99 bundle for the PS4, PS5, and Switch. It includes a copy of the game, a hardcover art book, art cards, a two CD soundtrack, an acrylic diorama, and a coaster. As for the video, it goes over the story, characters, and gameplay again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjK3RZBxWrA&ab_channel=NISAmerica

The Phantom Brave Remastered PS5 release date is November 7, 2024, while the Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero sequel will come to the PS4, PS5, and Switch on January 30, 2025. There's no PC release date for the second game beyond Spring 2025 just yet. The original Phantom Brave can also be found on the PS2, PSP, Switch, Wii, and PC. 

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 2:00 PM
    

My Hero Academia Overwatch 2 Crossover Set for October

Blizzard announced a new crossover event with the My Hero Academia manga and anime series that will be coming to Overwatch 2. We will see it between October 17-30, 2024, and it will show up worldwide. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

The announcement of the new My Hero Academia crossover in Overwatch 2 appeared during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show 2024 broadcast. As part of the event, there will be a total of five collaboration skins for several Overwatch 2 characters.

You can check out the list of characters and their corresponding My Hero Academia skins here:

  • Juno as Ochaco "Uravity" Uraraka
  • Kiriko as Himiko Toga
  • Reaper as Shigaraki
  • Reinhardt as All Might
  • Tracer as Izuku "Deku" Midoriya

Furthermore, a new Overwatch 2 trailer for the My Hero Academia collaboration event is now available, and it depicts how the various skins will look like. The trailer lasts 29 seconds, and we can watch it below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_o3B-NkLhI

Juno is the latest hero to join Overwatch 2 back in August 20, 2024. They are a support character with improved mobility options and healing capabilities. Damage hero Venture was the previous one to join the game back in April 16, 2024.

Overwatch 2 is readily available for free on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch, and PC.

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Siliconera Thursday, September 26, 2024 1:30 PM
    

Metal Gear Solid Delta New Trailer and GU Collaboration

During the Tokyo Game Show 2024, Konami unveiled the latest Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater story trailer. The remake of the 2004 classic Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater follows the first Virtuous Mission from the game's opening chapter and offers a better look at the updated take on the classic game. Additionally, GU (ジーユー), a Japanese clothing brand, teased a collaboration with Metal Gear Solid ahead of its Tokyo Game Show reveal trailer.

The trailer revisits the early section of the game, during which Snake is sent to retrieve Dr. Sokolov. During it, we get a better idea of the political tensions rampant throughout this installment and see familiar characters like Ocelot and Volgin set the stage for the broader Cold War narrative. This marks the first time we got to see see The Boss, Ocelot, and other key characters in high-resolution detail in this take on the game. 

We can view the official TGS 2024 trailer below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsWIvq1i7W4&ab_channel=Konami

As for GU, you can see the official social post for its upcoming Metal Gear Solid shirts and clothing below. There are no actual images of any items. Instead, we see a familiar question mark alerting us that something is up.

https://twitter.com/gu_global/status/1839220866586128573

In related news, It was confirmed in June 2024 that Hideo Kojima is not involved with the development of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. During the Metal Gear Production Hotline event, producer Noriaki Okamura revealed that while some of the original team members are working on the remake, Kojima and other key staff have moved on to new projects.

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will release for PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on an unannounced date.

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TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Thursday, September 26, 2024 5:52 PM
     Mad Wizard's Hall, a collection of pre-painted wooden dungeon tiles designed for tabletop RPGs and miniatures games, is now live on Gamefound. This campaign offers an updated and expanded version of the 28mm scale dungeon tiles created by Ilya, a designer from Vilnius, Lithuania. The set includes over 80 pieces, offering a wide variety of...

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     Since 2019, Kromlech has celebrated Orktober, a month-long event that brings together fans and hobbyists of tabletop wargaming to enjoy all things Orc. This year, Orktober 2024 starts on 1 October 2024 at 10:00 AM (GMT+2), with an exciting lineup of new Orc miniatures. Kromlech will introduce an exclusive range of miniatures featuring dynamic designs...

TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:31 PM
     Stephen Glicker of Roll For Combat recently shared some eye-opening data on the sales of the 2024 edition of the Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook. Despite Wizards of the Coast's press release declaring it the "fastest-selling Dungeons & Dragons product ever," actual sales numbers appear to tell a different story. In their press release, WOTC...

WGB Thursday, September 26, 2024 7:04 PM
     Somehow Fntastic returned. Yes, the developers of the hugely controversial disaster The Day Before are back, and they want your money. And forgiveness. Mostly the money though.

WGB Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:29 PM
     Following the Horizon Zero Dawn remaster announcement, PlayStation increased the PS4 edition price to £34.99/$39.99, over double its previous cost.

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Revealed during the recent State of Play event

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Gaming on PC Thursday, September 26, 2024 2:37 PM
     Ubisoft revealed this week that Star Wars Outlaws will get a Steam launch on November 21, 2024. Read more after the jump.