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GamersHeroes Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:35 PM
    

Carrying the mantle as one of the most popular MLB mobile games to date, MLB RIVALS is now available via Steam Early Access.

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GamersHeroes Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:45 PM
    

Arc Games announced that Neverwinter's 30th module, As Above, So Below – Return to Pirates' Skyhold,  is set to release for PC, PlayStation and Xbox consoles on November 19.

The post Neverwinter MMORPG "As Above, So Below – Return to Pirates' Skyhold" Module Coming November 19 appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:50 PM
    

Whatever anxiety you felt watching people get killed for not licking a cookie fast enough or standing still for long enough in the first season of Netflix's Squid Game is nothing compared to what series creator Hwang Dong-hyuk felt while making it. According to the acclaimed South Korean director, the stress of making…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:30 PM
    

Opening up a booster pack in the newly released mobile hit game Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket involves a few steps, including having to choose which pack to open. Does the pack you pick matter and influence what cards you get? Good question! And one that the devs won't answer.

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:00 PM
    

Sony released a new "Play Has No Limits" ad for the PlayStation 5 on Tuesday to mark four years since its 2020 launch. No one would have thought twice about it, except that fans spotted a seemingly innocent but potentially telling split-second reference to a December date. Could Sony have an eleventh-hour PlayStation…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:45 PM
    

Rockstar Games has released updates for each of the remastered Grand Theft Auto games included in the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition collection that make these maligned versions play better, as well as making them look more like the original games released on PS2 back in the early 2000s.

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:25 PM
    

Sony has announced that it's lowering the suggested retail price of the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition as we enter the holiday shopping season. But you'll want to act fast, as the discount ends Christmas Eve, and is only available while supplies last.

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 3:35 PM
    

Have you been in a relationship for a while and also really itching to play Spider-Man 2? Ready to finally tie the knot with someone you love, but also worried about being able to play most console games at 60fps? Jewelry store Helzberg has you covered with a free PlayStation 5 on every $1,800 transaction.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:16 PM
     Farming Simulator 25 arrives to a bumper harvest of Steam players

For the last 16 years, gamers wanting to while away the hours becoming a cattle-rearing legend or the local king of soybean production have turned to the ever-reliable Farming Simulator series. From casual, therapeutic farming to one of the most bizarre competitive esports scenes I've ever witnessed, it's one of the most iconic simulator games on PC. Now it's time for another new entry and on its debut day, Farming Simulator 25 has blown up the Steam charts and set a series record in the process.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best simulation games, Best co-op games, Best PC games

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:11 PM
     Innovative new 2D soulslike game Void Sols hits full launch on Steam

Everyone wants to be a soulslike, or at least that's how it can feel at times. The big names like FromSoftware keep on hitting new heights with Elden Ring, Bloodborne, and of course the three Dark Souls games. In the background, there's a susurration of soulslikes continually appearing, like Lords of the Fallen, Mortal Shell, Lies of P, and Thymesia. None manage to really hit the same notes as FromSoft, however, with the legendary developer showing a perpetual mastery of the genre. That might be about to change with Void Sols, a new game out now that tries something new in this space.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best soulslike games, Best indie games, Best RPG games

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:49 PM
     Exquisite new Destiny 2 armor set turns you into a

It's felt like an oddly-quiet time for Destiny 2 recently. Well, aside from that whole perk weighting saga. But in terms of the game's story and seasonal content, Bungie's decision to dump everything Revenant Act 1 had to offer at the very start has resulted in a fairly long wait for more. However, today's developer livestream has put that wait to an end. Previewing what's to come in Act 2 next week, Bungie has lifted the lid on a new mode, artifact, weapons, and more, but for me there is one thing that stole the show - dragon armor.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 The Final Shape review, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:20 PM
     Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2 patch adds new gun and buffs a ton more

The one thing you need to remember about the Warhammer 40k universe is that hyperbole is the default. Every single species, character, and faction is incredibly over the top, and that applies to the weapons too. In a new update for Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2, a new gun has been added and it's no surprise to learn that it's just as exaggerated as the ten foot tall genetically engineered super soldier wielding it.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Space Marine 2 review, Space Marine 2 system requirements , Best Warhammer 40k games

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:03 PM
     Stellar Blade dev says highly-anticipated PC version will arrive in 2025

While Korean developer ShiftUp has confirmed that it has a PC port for the incredibly popular Stellar Blade in the works, it never mentioned when it would plan to release it - that is, until now. According to a new financial report, the currently PlayStation-exclusive action adventure game will branch out from consoles soon, with the Stellar Blade PC port set to arrive in 2025.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stellar Blade PC, Best soulslike games, Best RPG games

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:47 PM
     Diablo 4 won't nerf Spiritborn just yet, but big changes are on the horizon

When you have a live service game on your hands, it must be a nightmare any time you want to change anything, especially when you're adding something to the game. Titles like Destiny 2, Path of Exile, Warframe, or Once Human are always on a knife edge when it comes to alterations. Diablo 4 is no different, and the recent addition of the new Spiritborn class has seen some completely unintended effects cause this character's power to skyrocket. With a midseason patch on the way, Spiritborn fans can rest assured that Blizzard won't be hitting it with nerfs. Yet.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes

Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:00 PM
    

gintama gintoki figure

Tamashii Nations revealed an SH Figuarts figure of Gintoki Sakata from Gintama. It'll come out in May 2025, and more information on pre-orders will come out later.

If you go to the Tamashii Nations 2024 exhibition, you'll be able to see a prototype of the Gintoki figure. The show will run from November 15 to 17, 2024. Considering the figure has been painted already, it's possible that pre-orders will open up very soon. For now, the figure isn't available on the website just yet.

From what we can see of the picture on Tamashii Nations's website, the Gintoki figure can look both cool and silly, much like the character himself. Since this is a Figuarts figure, you can pose him and one of the parts you can give him is his wooden sword. Some of the comments hope that you can make him do the Kamehameha pose, which is a reference to how many times Gintoki tries to pull off the attack in the series. Since it seems like you can put his arm through his left sleeve, it might be possible.

While Tamashii Nations did not mention it, this figure might be part of the ongoing promotion for the 20th anniversary of Gintama. There have been multiple events and campaigns, such as an exhibition and a new popularity poll. Though the original Gintama already ended, the spin-off 3-Nen Z-Gumi Ginpachi-Sensei will air in October 2025.

The Gintama Gintoki Sakata figure from Tamashii Nations will open up for pre-order some time soon.

The post See the Gintama Gintoki SH Figuarts Figure appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:30 PM
    

puniru switch

D3 announced that it will release a game based on Puniru Is a Cute Slime for the Nintendo Switch. The full name of the game is Puniru Is a Cute Slime: I Made a Game Like That Game, But Can You Clear It?. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!]

News of this first appeared the November issue of Monthly CoroCoro Comic. However, there wasn't much information on it back then. It appears that the game will be a collaboration with Yeah, You Want "Those Games," Right? So Here You Go! Now, Let's See You Clear Them!, or Those Games, which D3 published in 2023. Those Games is a parody puzzle video game that turns "fake" mini-games for advertisements into real levels that you can play through. According to leaker ryokutya2089, the game will put a lot of emphasis on cuteness. So instead of stick figures like in Those Games, the Puniru Switch game might see models of the characters.

Puniru Is a Cute Slime is a children's manga that's been serialized in Bessatu CoroCoro Comic since February 2019. It follows Kotaro, a young boy who made Puniru the slime for a science experiment, and Puniru's attempts at getting him to notice and admit how cute she is. An anime adaptation started airing in October 2024.

Puniru Is a Cute Slime: I Made a Game like That Game, But Can You Clear It? is in development for the Nintendo Switch.

The post Puniru Is a Cute Slime Game Heads to Switch appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:00 PM
    

raiden shogun nendoroid genshin impact burst

Good Smile Company has opened up pre-orders for a Nendoroid of Raiden Shogun from Genshin Impact. Pre-orders will close on January 8, 2025.

If you purchase from the Japanese store, then the Raiden Shogun Nendoroid costs 7500 JPY. It will ship out some time in June 2025. Meanwhile, the North American store is selling it for $49.99 and it'll ship out some time in Q4 2025. As a reminder, Good Smile Company will only ship out to Canada and the United States due to geographical licensing restrictions.

Like most Nendoroids, the Raiden Shogun Nendoroid has three face plates. She has a default expression, a smiling expression, and a more serious expression. Aside from extra hand parts so that you can make her hold items, you'll also get her Mussou Isshin and Engulfing Lightning parts to make her look like she's in battle. If you prefer a more peaceful-looking Nendoroid, there's also some dango milk.

Here are some more pictures of the Genshin Impact Raiden Shogun Nendoroid:

In the game proper, Raiden Shogun is the Electro Archon of Inazuma. She was the main antagonist in the story's Inazuma chapter, as well as a playable 5-star Electro Polearm user. As a unit, Raiden Shogun is a very powerful support character who can double as a main attacker depending on your build and Constellation level.

Genshin Impact is available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. It will also appear on the Xbox Series X on November 20, 2024.

The post Genshin Impact Raiden Shogun Nendoroid Unleashes Her Elemental Burst appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:30 PM
    

lawson dandadan

Lawson will be holding a Dandadan campaign from November 12, 2024. During this time, you can get exclusive merchandise, as well as food items with Momo and Ken on the packaging.

There are multiple parts to this campaign, all with different end times. Until November 25, 2024, you can get a sticker of major Dandadan characters if you purchase select snack items from participating Lawson stores. Snacks include Mentos, Meiji chocolates, and Galbo chocolates. There are also two exclusive snacks that you can buy that are special flavors for Dandadan. The peach jelly costs 919 JPY ($5.95) and there are two different designs for it. You can also purchase strawberry tartlets that cost 690 JPY ($4.45) and this comes with a random badge.

There is also a Twitter (or X) campaign. If you follow the official Lawson account and retweet this Tweet with a comment and the #ローソンダンダダン (LawsonDandadan) hashtag, you might be able to win an original QUO card with 100,000 JPY in it. This campaign will end on November 18, 2024. The final part of the campaign is with Loppi and HMV & Books Online. You can purchase acrylic stands, a tapestry, a tote bag, and a water bottle. As for why this is part of a Lawson campaign, it's because you can go pick them up at Lawson stores.

Dandadan is a Jump series following two teenagers who unlock supernatural powers to fight spirits and aliens. Momo believes in ghosts and not aliens, but she gets her power from aliens. Meanwhile, Ken, or "Okarun," believes in aliens and not ghosts, yet he gets his powers through spirit possession. An anime adaptation from Science Saru started airing in October 2024.

The Dandadan campaign at Lawson has started. You can catch Dandadan on streaming platforms like Crunchyroll.

The post Dandadan Heads to Lawson appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:45 PM
    

Ragnarok X Release Date

Rangarok X, also known as Rangarok X: Next Generation, will release in Japan on November 20, 2024. Additional pre-registration rewards will be distributed to players as the official X (or Twitter) account, has reached a total of 30,000 followers. Ragnarok X will release on Android and iOS devices. It is already available in selection South East Asian countries. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]

Ragnarok X will feature several classes that may be unfamiliar to those who spent hours grinding in the original PC version of the MMORPG. This time players can select from the following classes, which seem more or less like an extension of things like the Assassin Cross, and so forth.

You can check out the list below:

  • Mechanic
  • Warlock
  • Archbishop
  • Rune Knight
  • Ranger
  • Guillotine Cross
  • Hyper Novice

An additional two classes are on the way. Information as to what these will be has yet to be disclosed, but will more than likely appear in the future. The game will boast more flexible character builds, and will, naturally be an MMORPG. The aforementioned pre-order bonuses include in-game currency.

Ragnarok X, or Ragnarok X: Next Generation, is available on Android and iOS devices in select East Asian countries with the Japanese release date set for November 20, 2024.

The post Ragnarok X Starts Its Japanese Release Date Set appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:30 PM
    

quintessential quintuplets stage play

A stage play for The Quintessential Quintuplets will take place from March 8 to 23, 2025 in Japan. You'll be able to watch it at the Stellar Ball in Shinagawa Prince Hotel.

According to the announcement post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the actresses depicting the titular quintuplets are all members of the fourth generation of idol group Hinatazaka46. The stage play will be a romantic comedic that exceeds 500% on the cuteness meter. So far, the cast list only shows who will be playing the quintuplets. All of the girls have two actresses depicting them, with the exception of Yotsuba, who has three.

Here is the cast list for the The Quintessential Quintuplets stage play:

  • Ichika: Nanami Konishi, Kirari Takeuchi
  • Itsuki: Mitsuki Hiraoka, Haruka Yamashita
  • Miku: Sumire Miyachi, Rina Watanabe
  • Nino: Tamaki Ishizuka, Rio Shimizu
  • Yotsuba: Yoko Shogenji, Honoka Hirao, Kaho Fujishima

Again, all of these girls are part of Hinatazaka46.

The Quintessential Quintuplets is a popular anime and manga series featuring high school Futaro Uesugi, who tutor the rich Nakano quintuplets for money to pay off his father's debt. However, the girls are terrible students and don't care for studying. Over time, Futaro befriends the girls. He also marries one of them, but the identity of which sister he marries is a secret until close to the end. There have been many movie and game adaptations of the story over the years.

You can watch the The Quintessential Quintuplets stage play in Japan from March 8 to 23, 2025.

The post The Quintessential Quintuplets Stage Play Stars Hinatazaka46 Idols appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:00 PM
    

FFVII Rebirth Barret Sailor Costume Is His Favorite

Square Enix revealed that the sailor uniform that Barret sports in FFVII Rebirth is actually his favorite outfit. A recent post made via the FFVII Remake project X (formerly Twitter) official account, revealed this info alongside sharing some details and renders of the outfit itself.

The post introduces the outfit as Barret's "Junon sailor uniform" costume. It is the standard issue uniform of a sailor working aboard large ships and frigates belonging to the Shinra Electric Power Company.

Alongside the outfit itself, the post contains a short video showcasing a conversation between Cloud and Barret. The conversation takes place during Chapter 5, when the party is on board of the Shinra-8 cruise ship. The exchange is in Japanese and it roughly translates to the following in English:

Cloud: "Hey, don't you want to change?"

Barret: "Oh this? Actually, I kind of dig it.

"It fits me, doesn't it?

"I feel like a real man of the sea."

You can check out the original post about the sailor outfit for Barret in FFVII Rebirth here:

https://twitter.com/FFVIIR_CLOUD/status/1856260652765196529

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is readily available on the PlayStation 5. The exclusivity arrangement expired on May 29, 2024, so the game may appear in other platforms in the future like Windows PC.

The post FFVII Rebirth Barret Sailor Costume Is His Favorite appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:00 PM
    

New Hatsune Miku Ring Inspired by 'Magical Girl and Chocolate' Song

U-Treasure announced the release of a new ring inspired by the "Magical Girl and Chocolate" song by popular Vocaloid character Hatsune Miku. The ring costs 18,700 yen (or approximately $120.82) and pre-orders are now open from the U-Treasure online store until December 10, 2024.

The ring is made of sterling silver 925 and is coated in pink gold. The main decoration of the ring is a red heart made of resin that looks like melting chocolate. Additionally, the Japanese name of the song "Mahou Shoujo to Chocolate" is engraved on the inside of the band.

Aside from the ring itself, U-Treasure is also offering an acrylic stand of Hatsune Miku with the main visual depicting the Vocaloid character and also inspired by the song. The stand can also be used to pose the ring on it. The acrylic stand costs 2,200 yen (~$14.22,) and both it and the ring are expected to release in Japan on April 7, 2025.

You can take a look at the new ring and acrylic stand inspired by "Magical Girl and Chocolate" here:

U-Treasure often releases rings inspired by pop culture characters, anime characters, or games, with a recent addition to its collection being another Hatsune Miku ring inspired by her "Senbonzakura" song, announced back on September 10, 2024.

The Hatsune Miku "Magical Girl and Chocolate" U-Treasure ring costs 18,700 yen (~$120.82) and the acrylic stand costs 2,200 yen (~$14.22.) Pre-orders close on December 10, 2024 and the items will release on April 7, 2025.

The post New Hatsune Miku Ring Inspired by 'Magical Girl and Chocolate' Song appeared first on Siliconera.


TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:15 PM
     Tide & Tangle, a new Print-and-Play board game, has launched on Kickstarter, offering players a light-hearted experience focused on friendly competition and cooperation. In Tide & Tangle, players take on the role of otters along the Golden Coast, aiming to gather points by diving for treasures, floating in rafts, and navigating the game's modular board....

TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:55 PM
     Steamforged Games and Free League Publishing have announced an upcoming release that will bring Symbaroum, Free League's dark fantasy RPG, into Steamforged's Epic Encounters series, a line designed for 5e-compatible gameplay. The two new sets, Epic Encounters: Ruins of Symbaroum, are scheduled for release in February 2025. The collaboration includes two sets, Gem in the...

TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:52 PM
     After a Kickstarter campaign that gathered nearly $900,000 in pledges, Legend in the Mist is set for release in Summer 2025. Created by Son of Oak, the publisher of City of Mist, this upcoming fantasy tabletop RPG emphasizes storytelling and character development, aiming to offer an alternative to traditional, mechanics-heavy systems. Polygon has referred to...

TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, November 12, 2024 5:19 PM
     The Oceania 2084 – Surplus Edition has officially been released in digital PDF format, with a hardback edition expected to be available in about a month. Inspired by George Orwell's 1984, Oceania 2084 is a semi-collaborative storytelling game that invites players to explore themes of resistance and control within a dystopian world. The game is...

TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:30 PM
     The Melsonian Arts Council has launched a Backerkit campaign for a new edition of Stay Frosty, a sci-fi tabletop RPG originally developed within the old-school revival community. This updated edition introduces a hardback format, expanded content, and exclusive items for supporters of the campaign. Stay Frosty invites players to take on the role of space...

TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:15 PM
     Japanime Games is set to expand its popular Roll & Clash system, originally introduced with Naruto: Ninja Arena, by launching three new games featuring well-known anime titles. The upcoming releases—Tokyo Ghoul: District Battle, Naruto Shippuden: Ninja Arena, and The Seven Deadly Sins: Battle of Discord—will use the same fast-paced, dice-based mechanics that emphasize accessible rules...

TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:05 PM
     Moonstone Studio has launched pre-orders for Wave 2 of its Shades of Moonreach miniatures, with general sales scheduled for November 22. This release introduces three new boxsets—Echo of the Forgotten King, Nanny and Her Babelings, and Eternal Servitude—bringing new characters and accessories to the Shades faction. The Echo of the Forgotten King boxset features a...

TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, November 12, 2024 3:54 PM
     RipCrypt, a fast-paced, dungeon sprint RPG, is currently live on Kickstarter, seeking to reach its $10,000 funding goal by December 5. Designed for 1 to 8 players, RipCrypt combines a lo-fi aesthetic with accessible mechanics. Set in the Undergrade—a vast network of aqueducts, crypts, and catacombs—RipCrypt challenges players to navigate hazardous environments, confront lurking dangers,...

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:26 PM
    

It is the white edition of the limited edition Steam Deck OLED.

The post Steam Deck OLED: Limited Edition White Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 12, 2024 4:08 PM

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, November 12, 2024 3:15 PM
    

Additional details have yet to be announced.

The post Arcadegeddon Goes free-to-play Next Year appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Nov 12, 14:00


GamersHeroes Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:56 PM
    

Representing the best of indie retro gaming, the MAGFest 2025 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Finalists have been revealed.

The post MAGFest 2025 Indie Retro Homebrew Showcase Finalists Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:47 PM
    

A new BioWare game is out, which means that love is in the air. Dragon Age: The Veilguard has seven companions, and you can romance any one of them. This all culminates in a romantic scene between protagonist Rook and their paramour, and they're…mostly fine. I was initially caught a bit off-guard by how tame most of…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:10 PM
    

As Pokémon TCG Pocket completes its second week since launch, players have found the game's grooves and solid patterns have begun to develop. Core to these are four specific decks that are dominating in online battles, forming a meta that looks unlikely to shift until January's delivery of a whole new set of cards.…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:25 PM
    

Sony has announced that it's lowering the suggested retail price of the PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition as we enter the holiday shopping season. But you'll want to act fast, as the discount ends Christmas Eve, and is only available while supplies last.

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:00 PM
    

With Thanksgiving just a couple of weeks away, Nintendo has announced its Black Friday 2024 highlights. While there aren't any standout deals among them, there's still some decent discounts for anyone who was planning on buying a new Switch or a critically acclaimed game from the console's back catalog.

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:30 AM
    

Slitterhead offers something unique. It's an indie horror game focusing on body horror and possession but with far more action-combat than most horror titles, making it easily accessible and approachable for those who don't often lean into the genre. It's not altogether terrifying, thanks to the ability to…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:10 AM
    

Denzel Washington is joining the MCU. The veteran Hollywood star said Black Panther 3 is one of his upcoming projects, with director Ryan Coogler currently writing his role for the sequel to Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. "At this point in my career, I'm only interested in working with the best," he said in a recent…

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Kotaku Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:25 AM
    

Another new showreel of Disney Plus's upcoming shows has appeared, and alongside new glimpses of Daredevil, Ironheart and Alien: Earth, the first ever footage of Andor season 2 can be seen.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:15 PM
     Colossal military RTS game Broken Arrow launches new multiplayer playtest

In the void that Command and Conquer has left, many RTS games have emerged to try and take the legendary series' crown. Titles like Company of Heroes 3, World in Conflict, and Men of War 2 have all cocked their hats at the king of the genre, exploring different takes of military RTS action. Upcoming game Broken Arrow looks like it might be the most ambitious of the lot, combining RTS mechanics with the in-depth look at military hardware as seen in titles like War Thunder or World of Tanks. It's just launched its latest playtest, and it's already storming up the Steam player charts.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best war games, Best tank games, Best strategy games

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:42 PM
     Parkour zombie slayer Dying Light The Beast hits 1 million wishlists

When it comes to zombie slaying excellence, there are few in the business with a track record as impressive as Techland. The masterminds behind the original Dead Island and two super enjoyable, parkour-infused Dying Light games, the Polish studio is currently cooking up a third game in the series. Originally intended to be DLC for Dying Light 2, Techland has massively expanded its scope to create a whole new experience called Dying Light The Beast, and it's already broken a series record.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best zombie games, Best open-world games, Best co-op games

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:22 PM
     The 42 best Minecraft texture packs November 2024

What are the best Minecraft texture packs? These colorful and game-altering texture packs can make your world a new experience. Of course, Minecraft's low-fi charm is part of the draw, but texture packs range from subtle changes to an all-over reskin, so you can choose just how much you want to leave vanilla Minecraft behind. We've scoured and tried a bunch of different packs to be able to recommend the very best.

Just like the best Minecraft mods and shaders, texture packs can help give an entirely new feel to one of the best PC games of the last decade, and it's just one of many ways of keeping the sandbox game feeling fresh after all these years. While some mods can alter Minecraft gameplay, and shaders change the quality and style of the graphics, texture packs allow you to add a new skin to existing blocks. Included in our list of the best Minecraft texture packs are realistic blocks, cartoonish overhauls, and cute changes to the way Minecraft mobs look.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:18 PM
     The 61 best GTA 5 mods

What are the best GTA 5 mods? There's no need to trundle through mod databases for dodgy links and unclear mod descriptions as we've done the legwork for you, hunting down the most popular GTA 5 mods for your enjoyment.

After a decade as one of the best PC games, the Grand Theft Auto 5 mod scene is more than just a few cheats and trainers - it's rife with incredible additions, useful tweaks, and big transformations. GTA 5 mods are guaranteed to keep you entertained during the long wait for the GTA 6 release date, but there's almost too many to choose from. If you're stuck on which ones to install, take your pick from our list of the best mods, scripts, and addons for Rockstar's landmark sandbox game.

Continue reading The 61 best GTA 5 mods
MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 5 RP servers, GTA 6 release date estimate, GTA 5 cheats

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:45 AM
     Goodbye Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060? Popular gaming GPU production reportedly halted

According to the latest gossip on the tech grapevine, Nvidia has just called time on producing the AD106 GPU used to make its Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti graphics cards. The company is reportedly freeing up production lines so that it can produce as many of its new RTX 5000 GPUs as possible in preparation for the rumored launch in January 2025.

We fully expect the new RTX 5090 to be the best graphics card when it eventually comes out, especially now that AMD has abandoned high-end GPUs for the moment. However, Nvidia is reportedly planning to not only launch this flagship GPU in the first three months of 2025, but also three other GPUs. That's going to require some serious production capacity, which is why Nvidia is apparently now shutting down production of some of its Ada GPUs.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:43 AM
     The 28 best Baldur's Gate 3 mods

What are the best Baldur's Gate 3 mods? The modding community working on Larian games has a storied history when it comes to DOS and Baldur's Gate, and the BG3 community is no different thanks to official mod support for the DnD game. We've delved into the BG3 mods that are available to add even more to the already massively entertaining game to find the very best ones.

As we explore in our Baldur's Gate 3 review, the RPG game is filled with interesting and unique experiences, including hours of content that most players will likely never see, which includes most of the Baldur's Gate 3 endings. Somehow, though, the modding community has still found gaps worth filling to improve your Baldur's Gate 3 experience.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:32 AM
     Black Ops 6 Terminus Mega Stuffy easter egg

How do you get the Black Ops 6 Zombies Terminus Mega Stuffy? It's a well-known fact that there are plenty of easter eggs and secrets to unlock in Call of Duty Zombies, and Treyarch's Black Ops entries feature some of the best. The Terminus Mega-Stuffy is also perhaps the single best easter egg we've seen in a while, providing you with a deadly stuffed toy that can down zombies and revive you and your teammates.

Terminus is one of the biggest Zombies maps we've ever seen, complete with separate locations reachable only by boat, so there's plenty of room to hide easter eggs. So, here's everything you need to know about collecting the Black Ops 6 stuffed toys to make the Zombies Mega-Stuffy.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:06 AM
     All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards

What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates.

Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:58 AM
     Beautiful, 9/10 RPG Sea of Stars has been basically remade as a whole-new game

It's still only November, but I'm ready to call it: Sea of Stars developer Sabotage Studio wins the award for Best Free Update of 2024. If you haven't played the turn-based RPG yet, which is inspired by Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy, and a little bit of Diablo, now is definitely the time. Combining a smart, funny story, some unique twists on combat, and a seriously beautiful visual style, Sea of Stars has just been effectively remade. Battles are better, the prologue has been expanded, new difficulty settings are available, and you can now play the entire campaign with friends thanks to co-op mode.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:54 AM
     The Spyro games are finally on Game Pass, and each is an essential platformer

You could call my time huddled in front of a CRT screen, constantly flitting between Crash Bandicoot and Spyro games, a sign of misspent youth, but I wouldn't be here right now otherwise. The original Spyro trilogy on PS1 easily defined my love for videogames as a whole, and if you're here, I'd wager the purple dragon had quite the impact on you as well. That's why I'm delighted to say that the Spyro Reignited Trilogy is finally available on Game Pass, and well worth a go for new and old platformer fans alike.


PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:42 AM
     Dragon Ball Sparking Zero wishes explained

Want to know more about Dragon Ball Sparking Zero wishes? There are seven dragon balls scattered across the planet, and if you find them all, you have the power to grant any wish… well, any wish within reason, this is a game, after all.

Finding all seven dragon balls grants you access to Dragon Ball Sparking Zero wishes, allowing you to summon one of three dragons in the anime game. There's a good chance that one of the dragons in Dragon Ball Sparking Zero can make your dreams come true, providing you with access to in-game rewards that will save you hours of time. Give our Dragon Ball Sparking Zero characters unlock guide a read to find out which ones you can get by summoning Super Shenron.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:37 AM
     Balatro is 2024's top indie game, and it's now on sale at its lowest price ever

Life was a lot easier when I didn't have Balatro installed on three of my devices. Not because it's bad by any means - quite the opposite. It's addictive and has kept millions of players like myself attached to the screen, desperate to complete its many challenges. The good news for those who haven't grabbed it yet is that now you can purchase it at its lowest price ever - become one of us, I dare you.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:31 AM
     Best Warhammer games 2024

What are the best Warhammer games? Games Workshop has a complicated history with licensing its tabletop worlds. There were some great Warhammer Fantasy strategy games back in the '90s, but the pickings have since been slim.

Thankfully, Warhammer games are getting better, and while there are more Warhammer 40K games, Warhammer Fantasy titles from the Old World and Age of Sigmar settings are improving in quality. From action-packed turn-based RPGs to the grandest of grand strategy games, there's a modest selection worth checking out. So join us as we round up the best Warhammer on PC.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:33 AM
     Fortnite OG is coming back, and this time it's forever

You read that headline right, Fortnite OG is back for good. Epic Games just dropped a surprise announcement confirming that the once limited-time revival of the battle royale game's early days is making a return, and this time it's here to stay. It also sounds as though multiple OG seasons will be a part of the new permanent game mode, so I'd expect to see Epic rotate through early content on a loop. Either way, you don't have long to wait for Fortnite OG's return.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:16 AM
     The best Roblox games in 2024

What are the best Roblox games? Games aren't just better than ever for kids; the means of creating them are, too. The best example of that is Roblox: a massively multiplayer online game creation platform, and since it's so easy to make something fun, there are millions of Roblox games to enjoy. User-generated creations allow you to weather the existential threat of a natural disaster, try your hand as a pizza maker, and take a break from it all with a spot of peaceful scuba diving.

From sims and RPGs to tower defense and adventure titles, we've highlighted the best Roblox games to enjoy with over 100 million other pals in online games. Think of it like Minecraft and LittleBigPlanet smooshed together and forged into an entire platform to create one of the best free PC games available. Below, you can find the best Roblox games and more about this exciting platform. If you're looking for some Roblox freebies, you can check these guides for working, new Skibiverse codes and Fruit Battlegrounds codes to gain an advantage in your games.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:55 AM
     Best games like Skyrim 2024

What are the best games like Skyrim? It may be over a decade old, but Bethesda's open-world RPG still feels peerless. The majesty of Skyrim's frozen fantasy world stole our hearts when it launched in 2011, and many of us are still playing it to this day. Skyrim has managed to age gracefully over the years and is still one of a select few RPGs that can take you on an unforgettable adventure.

Skyrim's staying power is helped along with a little help from some of the best Skyrim mods, which offer HD textures and new quests in fan-made expansions. Skyrim has contributed to the rise in popularity of open-world fantasy RPGs and is considered to be one of the best PC games of all time, but there are plenty of other games with reams of lore to learn, expansive character customization, and a dedication to creating an immersive world. If you enjoyed Bethesda's epic and are looking for something similar then we have the best games like Skyrim to get your fix before the Elder Scrolls 6 release date arrives.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:50 AM
     Surprise Grand Theft Auto update finally fixes the worst problem in San Andreas

My hopes are high for GTA 6. We're going back to Vice City (albeit a reimagined, modernized version) and, based on Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar's ability to spin a convincing, epic crime drama has only gotten better in the past ten years. But the shadow of the GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition still looms large over my memory. The 'improved' visuals effectively robbed GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas of all their identity and atmosphere. Forget the bugs and other technical problems - even when they were running correctly, the new versions of the classic Grand Theft Auto games just looked worse. But now, thanks to a surprise update from Rockstar, things have suddenly improved.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:49 AM
     All 2XKO characters and movesets

Which characters are in 2XKO? Predicting the final roster isn't as easy to do with the League of Legends spinoff. After all, there are over 140 potential Champions to pick from.

Just like League of Legends and Valorant, we're fully expecting Riot to add to their roster of characters in the fighting game every so often. It's difficult to say how long it takes to create a fighter for 2XKO, but if other fighting games are anything to go by, we could expect a new roster addition every few months. The 2XKO release date is set for 2025, giving us plenty of time to analyze and assess the current roster of 2XKO characters and their movesets.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:21 AM
     These new Intel CPU specs leaks look very bad for PC gamers

A load of new Intel CPU specs have just been leaked, revealing that the company is potentially cooling up seven new chips to expand the Arrow Lake lineup. If the specs are right, all the new CPUs are going to be cool-running and power-efficient, and they're not going to be easily overclockable. The leak comes soon after the Arrow Lake launch proved that Intel is struggling to make a good gaming CPU right now, even if the new chips have a decent amount of multi-threaded power.

Indeed, as we found in our Core Ultra 7 265K review, the new Intel Arrow Lake architecture really struggles with gaming, and if these leaked specs are correct, then these new Intel chips are going to be even worse, with extremely low clock speeds. The plus side is that the CPUs appear to have extremely low heat output, with the new Core Ultra 9 285T reportedly having a thermal design power (TDP) of just 35W, as does another T-branded chip, the Core Ultra 7 265T.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:16 AM
     All Marvel Rivals characters, tier list, leaks, and full roster

Who are the Marvel Rivals characters? With any new Marvel game comes playable Marvel characters, and in Netease and Marvel Games' new 6-vs-6 shooter, there are plenty to choose from. Spanning across some of the biggest and best comic book series, you can pick from a growing list of legendary heroes and villains.

When the Marvel Rivals release date rolls around this December, you could end up being spoiled for choice. At Gamescom 2024, it was revealed that every character at launch and beyond will be free. Who will you be deciding to play as in Marvel Rivals when the multiplayer game lands?

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:05 AM
     Nvidia app is now out of beta, download it for your GeForce RTX gaming GPU now

The Nvidia app is now officially out of beta testing today and is available for everyone to download. Nvidia's new app replaces the older GeForce Experience and Control Panel apps as the one-stop shop for managing your GeForce graphics card settings on your Windows system and in-game.

This first official Nvidia app release (version 11.0.1.163) follows several major beta releases over the last year, with the app gaining new features and enhancements along the way. Many of the best graphics cards in the world right now are from Nvidia, but whether you own a top-spec GeForce RTX 4090 or a cheaper, older model, if you're running an Nvidia GPU, you're going to need to install this app today.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:43 AM
     Best gaming headset in 2024

The best gaming headset can improve your experience of your favorite games, whether you prefer playing on your own or with friends. They'll ensure that you're able to appreciate every little detail of a game's intricate soundscapes while making it a lot easier to communicate with friends and teammates online.

After hours of testing, playing, and listening (you're welcome), we've come up with this list of the best gaming headsets your money can buy. Whether you want an affordable option, a headset with the best battery, or one with serious style, we've got you covered on a range of needs. Trust our expert advice to help you find the best gaming headset for your needs, from all the big brands including Razer, Corsair, Asus, and Sony.

You don't need to break the bank to bag a brilliant gaming headset for your gaming PC. However, spending that little bit extra gives you great features like simultaneous wireless connections, active noise-canceling, and virtual surround sound. We've got a separate guide dedicated to the best wireless gaming headset, and if you're looking to fill a room with sweet sounds, we've also tested the best computer speakers and soundbars that'll make your desk rumble.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:00 AM
     Co-op RPG Towerborne's biggest update adds a new boss, gear, and a group finder

A surprise winner for me at Gamescom this year was Towerborne, the new co-op action RPG from Xbox Game Studios and Stoic, developer of The Banner Saga. A dramatic departure from that game, this colorful, loot-led romp combines satisfying combat inspired by fighting games and soulslikes with stat-rich gear reminiscent of ARPGs like Diablo. The result is a package that's simple to get into but offers plenty of depth if you want it. Its new update ratchets up the level cap and the threat alike, so I sat down with the team to discuss the changes and what lies ahead.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:57 AM
     Square Enix apologizes for controversial FF14 hairstyle following fan backlash

Square Enix is apologizing for the confusion surrounding one of the new Final Fantasy 14 hairstyles introduced in patch 7.1, as it greatly differs from the contest winner that influenced it. The new 'Doing the Wave' hairstyle is described as "inspired by" one of the winners of the game's Hairstyle Design Contest in 2023, but many players are upset that Square Enix's finished version looks nothing like the style it's based upon. In response, Square Enix says it will "look for other ways" to bring the curly-haired contest winner into the MMO in the future.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:48 AM
     Upcoming PC games 2024 and beyond

Which games are coming out in 2024? If you're anything like us, your time is already stretched trying to play all the great games out right now, and the year isn't slowing down any time soon. Hope and anticipation, agony and elation - the endless cycle of emotions we go through during the annual PC release schedule.

Year in, year out, videogames are produced in such varying degrees of quality that not a single one of them is destined for certain success. Some of the best PC games of all time release alongside utter disasters, series are born while others dwindle, and occasionally a game lives up to our expectations. Below you'll find all the upcoming PC games to keep on your radar, and it's wildly varied. There are racing games, story games, city builders, and more, plus all of their expected release dates.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:08 AM
    

"Where's my Neo-Volkite pistol, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2?" was my perhaps slightly ungrateful reaction upon booting the action game up after the previous patch. "I didn't even know what a Neo-Volkite pistol was until five minutes ago, but now this whole game is trash until I get one!." As promised in the roadmap, the last big update added a whole new Operations map, complete with a gargantuan new pseudo-boss in the form of a hierophant bio-titan. It did not, however, give me my beloved pistol. It's fine. It's in now, along with a few, less Neo-Volkite updates to other weapons.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:56 AM
    

After nearly a year of public beta honing, the Nvidia App – Team Green's new one-stop shop for desktop GPU management – is out in full. Not alongside the upcoming RTX 50 series, as rumoured, but right-now-today-this-minute. I've been testing out the launch version and while it's not without some dud features, it does agreeably achieve its stated goal of combining the functions within Nvidia Control Panel and GeForce Experience. And if installing it means never having to use the latter again, well, that's 149MB well spent.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:44 AM
    

My strongest and most enduring memory of Grand Theft Auto will always be creasing into complete hysterics watching my mate pile into a crumpled police officer with a wooden baseball bat in GTA 3 after school one time. Young'uns these days just don't appreciate how revolutionary it was to be able to hit a cop with a thing after he'd already fallen over. Suffice it to say I've got good memories of the open world series' nascent forays into 3D, though never enough to tempt me into revisiting them, especially given the poor reception to Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition. I can sympathise. I'm annoyed just having to type a colon and a dash in the same game name.

If you're in a similarly non-fussed position (I will never not be annoyed that 'nonplussed' doesn't mean what it sounds like it should mean) I can't imagine a lighting update that's been available on the mobile versions for a while is enough to tempt you back. But what is a reporter's job if not pathetically treading water between chunklets of Grand Theft Auto news, upon the publishing of which Graham presses the button to release the nutritious pellets on which we all wholly subsist? I hope he doesn't read that last sentence. I don't get my pellet if the syntax becomes too convoluted. Moving swiftly on.

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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:30 PM
    

Little Kitty Big City Switch Deluxe Physical Edition Has Cat Hat

There will be Little Kitty Big City Switch physical copies, and the Deluxe Edition includes a frog cat hat like the one in the game. It is only sold at Fangamer for $59. The standard copy will be more widely available for $34.99

Some of the items in the special edition are found in both versions of the physical release. People get a copy of the game with a reversible cover, a physical game manual, a download of the soundtrack, and a miniature poster that looks like a lost cat ad

The big draw of the Little Kitty Big City Deluxe Edition physical copy is the frog cat hat. It is based on the one you can acquire by playing. You can also get a Hang in There poster with the kitty on it. There are cat sticky notes and stickers as well. 

Here are all the pieces of merchandise included in the Deluxe Edition.

There are no physical Xbox Series X options available. It is unknown if those could eventually appear. Likewise, Fangamer didn't offer an option to get a PC version that includes a digital copy.

Little Kitty Big City is available digitally on the Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC now, and the physical standard and Deluxe Edition versions arrive on March 28, 2025. 

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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 1:00 PM
    

The Dark Knight, Dragoon, Sage, and Scholar jobs experienced the biggest changes when it came to adjustments in FFXIV patch 7.1.

As is common with any patch, there are new FFXIV job action and trait adjustments that change how certain roles work in 7.1. Also as usual, certain jobs experienced more alterations than others. So the FFXIV version of the Dark Knight, Dragoon, Sage, and Scholar jobs experienced the most adjustments this time. 19 jobs in total were tweaked in this update.

First, there were nine changes made to the Dark Knight job in FFXIV, and here are all the adjustments from the official patch notes for 7.1. There are nine actions that work a little differently now.

Action Adjustment
Dark Mind Now also reduces physical damage taken by 10%.
Living Dead The effects of this action will now be applied earlier.
Abyssal Drain Cure potency has been increased from 200 to 500.
Carve and Spit The additional effect "Restores own HP" has been added with a cure potency of 500.
Bloodspiller Potency has been increased from 580 to 600.
Dark Missionary Now acquired at level 66 (previously level 76). Now also reduces physical damage taken by 5%.
Scarlet Delirium Potency has been increased from 600 to 620.
Comeuppance Potency has been increased from 700 to 720.
Torcleaver Potency has been increased from 800 to 820.

The Dragoon only experienced seven action changes when it comes to FFXIV job adjustments in 7.1. However, in the cases of four of those actions, multiple alterations were made.

Action Adjustment
Piercing Talon The trait Lance Mastery will now increase potency from 150 to 200. The effect Enhanced Piercing Talon has been added, which increases potency to 350.
Elusive Jump The additional effect "Grants Enhanced Piercing Talon" has been added with a duration of 15 seconds.
Geirskogul Stacks of Nastrond Ready granted has been reduced from 3 to 1.
Mirage Dive Potency has been increased from 200 to 380.
Nastrond Potency has been increased from 300 to 600. Potency increase from the trait Lance Mastery III has been changed from 360 to 720.
Stardiver Potency has been increased from 620 to 720. Potency increase from the trait Melee Mastery has been changed from 720 to 820.
Starcross Range has been increased from 3 to 20 yalms. Potency has been increased from 900 to 1,000.

Eight changes were made to Sage job actions in FFXIV 7.1. However, in most cases it just means the MP cost is reduced or potency is slightly increased.

Action Adjustment
Prognosis MP cost has been reduced from 800 to 700.
Eukrasian Diagnosis MP cost has been reduced from 900 to 800.
Eukrasian Prognosis MP cost has been reduced from 900 to 800.
Dosis III Potency has been increased from 360 to 370.
Toxikon II Potency has been increased from 360 to 370.
Pneuma Potency has been increased from 360 to 370.
Eukrasian Prognosis II MP cost has been reduced from 900 to 800.
Philosophia Area of effect has been increased from 20 to 30 yalms.

As for the FFXIV Scholar, it's in the same position as the Sage when it comes to 7.1 job changes. The MP costs dropped or cure potency went up.

Action Adjustment
Embrace Cure potency has been increased from 150 to 180.
Adloquium MP cost has been reduced from 1,000 to 900.
Succor MP cost has been reduced from 1,000 to 900.
Seraphic Veil Cure potency has been increased from 150 to 180.
Concitation MP cost has been reduced from 1,000 to 900.
Manifestation MP cost has been reduced from 1,000 to 900.
Accession MP cost has been reduced from 1,000 to 900.

The other job changes in FFXIV 7.1 are more minor. The Astrologian's two Gravity spells AOE increased.

Action Adjustment
Gravity Area of effect has been increased from 5 to 8 yalms.
Gravity II Area of effect has been increased from 5 to 8 yalms.

Black Mages will see changes to four actions.

Action Adjustment
Flare Cast time has been reduced from 4 to 3 seconds.
Ley Lines Now a charged action with a maximum of 2 charges. Cannot be executed while under the effect of Ley Lines.
Despair The trait Enhanced Astral Fire will now make the cast time instant.
Enhanced Enochian IV Effect potency has been reduced from 33% to 32%.

Dancers will see four dances slightly change.

Action Adjustment
Fan Dance The trait Dynamic Dancer will now increase potency from 150 to 180.
Curing Waltz Area of effect has been increased from 3 to 5 yalms.
Fan Dance III The trait Dynamic Dancer will now increase potency from 200 to 220.
Starfall Dance Action change settings can now be enabled to switch Starfall Dance with Devilment.

The Gunbreaker Superbolide won't feature such drastic HP consequences, among other job action adjustments in FFXIV patch 7.1.

Action Adjustment
Aurora Cure potency has been increased from 200 to 300.
Superbolide The effects of this action will now be applied earlier. No longer reduces HP to 1, and instead reduces HP to 50% of maximum.
Heart of Light Now also reduces physical damage taken by 5%.
Hypervelocity Potency has been reduced from 180 to 160. Potency increase from the trait Melee Mastery II has been changed from 220 to 200.
Double Down Cartridge cost has been reduced from 2 to 1.

In the case of Healers, Esuna lost its cast time.

Action Adjustment
Esuna Cast time has been made instant.

There are five changes to the Machinist job in FFXIV patch 7.1.

Action Adjustment
Heated Clean Shot Potency has been increased from 140 to 160. Combo potency has been increased from 400 to 420.
Blazing Shot Potency has been increased from 220 to 240.
Flamethrower Area of effect has been increased from 8 to 12 yalms. Potency has been increased from 80 to 100.
Double Check Potency has been increased from 160 to 170.
Checkmate Potency has been increased from 160 to 170.

The Marauder and Warrior ended up having the Chaotic Cyclone and Holmgang actions changed.

Action Adjustment
Holmgang The effects of this action will now be applied earlier.
Chaotic Cyclone The hit detection for this action will now trigger earlier.

The Ninja Dokumori and Ten Chi Jin actions seems to be the most notable alterations.

Action Adjustment
Throwing Dagger The trait Melee Mastery II will now increase potency from 120 to 200.
Dream Within a Dream Potency has been increased from 150 to 180.
Dokumori Attack has been changed from single target to a cone, dealing damage with a potency of 300 to the first target, and 25% less for all remaining enemies.
Ten Chi Jin Players can now move while under the effect of Ten Chi Jin.
Tenri Jindo The hit detection for this action will now trigger earlier.

Following multiple past Paladin changes and a rework in FFXIV, there are only three adjustments in patch 7.1.

Action Adjustment
Cover Range has been extended from 10 to 20 yalms.
Intervene Now acquired at level 66 (previously level 74).
Hallowed Ground The effects of this action will now be applied earlier.

Three Pictomancer motifs were adjusted. 

Action Adjustment
Pom Motif A pom will now appear on your canvas upon entering instanced duties or when restarting an encounter.
Hammer Motif A hammer will now appear on your canvas upon entering instanced duties or when restarting an encounter.
Starry Sky Motif A starry sky will now appear on your canvas upon entering instanced duties or when restarting an encounter.
Starry Muse The ground effect will no longer appear when battle effects are set to Show Limited.

Different types of Reaping hotbar icons look different for the Reaper.

Action Adjustment
Arcane Circle Circle of Sacrifice effect now also grants stacks of Immortal Sacrifice when you or party members successfully land an ability.
Void Reaping After learning the action Communio, the hotbar icon will no longer be illuminated when remaining Lemure Shroud stacks are at 1.
Cross Reaping After learning the action Communio, the hotbar icon will no longer be illuminated when remaining Lemure Shroud stacks are at 1.
Grim Reaping After learning the action Communio, the hotbar icon will no longer be illuminated when remaining Lemure Shroud stacks are at 1.
Executioner's Gallows The hit detection for this action will now trigger earlier.

Red Mage potencies increased for four actions.

Action Adjustment
Verflare Potency has been increased from 620 to 650.
Verholy Potency has been increased from 620 to 650.
Scorch Potency has been increased from 700 to 750.
Resolution Potency has been increased from 800 to 850.

Some of the Samurai changes have to do with potency.

Action Adjustment
Hissatsu: Gyoten Recast time has been reduced from 10 to 5 seconds.
Gyofu Potency has been increased from 230 to 240.
Zanshin Potency has been increased from 820 to 900.
Tendo Kaeshi Setsugekka The character motions and visual effects for this action have been changed.

While it didn't change as much as some other jobs, the Summoner experienced quite a few adjustments in FFXIV patch 7.1.

Action Adjustment
Crimson Cyclone The additional effect "Grants Crimson Strike Ready" has been added. The effect ends upon the execution of certain summoner actions.
Crimson Strike No longer a combo action, and instead requires the effect of Crimson Strike Ready for execution.
Summon Ifrit II Potency of Inferno has been increased from 750 to 800.
Summon Titan II Potency of Earthen Fury has been increased from 750 to 800.
Summon Garuda II Potency of Aerial Blast has been increased from 750 to 800.
Sunflare Potency has been increased from 700 to 800.

Finally, here are the White Mage adjustments.

Action Adjustment
Holy Cast time has been reduced from 2.5 to 1.5 seconds.
Asylum The visual effects indicating the area of effect have been adjusted.
Glare III Potency has been increased from 330 to 340.
Holy III Cast time has been reduced from 2.5 to 1.5 seconds.
Afflatus Misery Potency has been increased from 1,320 to 1,360.
Divine Caress Area of effect has been increased from 15 to 30 yalms.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and patch 7.1 is live now.

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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:30 PM
    

Cowboy Bebop Swordfish II scale model

Good Smile Company has revealed that it will bring back its 1/48 scale model of the Swordfish II from Cowboy Bebop in 2025. The company has opened global pre-orders for the model on its North American and Japanese international web stores at ¥39,600 / $263.99.

The company originally released the scale model in December 2019. The model comes mostly pre-built so the buyer would not have to assemble most of the parts like plastic model kits. This model, however, will still have some articulated and removable parts. The owner will be able to fold the wings and lower the landing gear to depict the craft's parked state. They can also remove the cockpit, which hosts a miniature figure of Spike Spiegel.

The model also has ship lights and an engine thruster that can light up by installing LR44 batteries. Good Smile Company will exclusively provide batteries for domestic orders inside Japan.

The Swordfish II scale model is not the only Cowboy Bebop product Good Smile Company is producing. The company revealed prototypes of Spike Spiegel and Faye Valentine's Nendoroids at last October's WonFes 2024 Shanghai. However, it has still yet to confirm the release window for both chibi figures.

Good Smile Company will close the pre-order window for the re-release of the 1/48 scale model of the Swordfish II from Cowboy Bebop on January 8, 2025. The company will ship the finished products from Japan in July 2025 and North America in Q4 2025.

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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:00 PM
    

Final Fantasy XI Adventurers' Survey 2024 Asks About the MMORPG

Square Enix announced that its Final Fantasy XI Adventurers' Survey 2024 is now live, and the company wants to know about people's experiences with the MMORPG. It also noted in the announcement that it wants to hear from people who are both actively playing and used to play to help improve the overall experience. 

To take part, people need to hear to the official site for the FFXI Adventurers' Survey 2024. You don't need to be logged into an account, and it will be completely anonymous. However, Square Enix did note it might feature responses in broadcasts, so it cautioned about providing detailed information about yourself. 

Many of the asks are fairly typical demographic questions. For example, this year's survey asks if someone is an active player and how far they got into the game. If someone quit or isn't too far, it asks for specific windows. So for example, some of the more recent options include "Rhapsodies of Vana'diel (2015-onward)" and "The Voracious Resurgence (2020-onward)."

One of the more interesting questions is one for an inactive player, as it asks what would bring someone back to the Final Fantasy MMORPG. Some of the options include "collaborations with other titles," "additional scenarios and quests," "lower monthly subscription fees," and "support for game consoles." 

There is also a write-in category in the survey. Square Enix asked if people had any interesting stories tied to their experiences with the MMORPG. It also asked for any comments or suggestions.

Final Fantasy XI is available for PCs, there's no word when the Adventurers' Survey 2024 will be closed, and the FFXI crossover is live in the FFXIV MMORPG now. 

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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:30 AM
    

NieR Dinner Show or something like that 12024 starring Keiichi Okabe

Square Enix has revealed the list of merchandise that will be available in the upcoming NieR Dinner Show. The company also announced that it will open public ticket sales at 10am JST on November 16, 2024. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

As reported previously in October 2024, Square Enix will hold the dinner show in Tokyo on the last Sunday of 2024. Tickets for this show will be very costly, as all visitors will be seated in the dining hall. The lowest A-tier seat for the first-afternoon show will cost ¥30,800 (~$199.40), while the highest VIP-tier ticket with a bonus porcelain bottle that looks like Emil for the second-night show will cost a whopping ¥57,200 (~$370.40).

Here is the complete list of merchandise that will be available to purchase at the NieR Dinner Show, with the prices listed in Japanese yen:

  • Acrylic keychain - ¥1,320
  • Acrylic panel - ¥3,300
  • T-shirt - ¥3,850
  • Clear poster - ¥990
  • "Okabe of the World" tote bag - ¥3,300
  • Frame magnet - ¥770 for a random item
  • NieR Orchestral Arrangement Special Box Edition - ¥8,800 with signatures from Yoko Taro, Yosuke Saito, and Keiichi Okabe
  • NieR Music Concert CD - ¥3,300; available exclusively at the event
  • NieR: Automata Fan Festival 12022 Blu-ray - ¥9,900
  • NieR Theatrical Orchestra 12020 Blu-ray - ¥8,250

The "NieR Dinner Show - or something that looks like it 12024" event will take place at The Prince Park Tower Tokyo on Sunday, December 29, 2024.

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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 11:00 AM
    

Dokibird, Zentreya, and Ironmouse Up for Streamer Awards Best Vtuber

The Streamer Awards 2024 candidates for Best Vtuber were revealed, and this year VShojo members Ironmouse and Zentreya, the indie Vtubers Dokibird, and the AI Vtuber Neuro-sama on Vedal987's channel are the nominees. Ironmouse previously won the award in 2022 and 2023.

This marks the first time both Dokibird and Zentreya have been nominated for the Best Vtuber category at The Streamer Awards. In the case of Dokibird, it is because she returned to streaming in February 2024 after taking a break in May 2021.

Ironmouse is also nominated in multiple categories this year. She's up for Best Marathon Stream and The Sapphire Award as well. For the former, it is for her Ironmouse Subathon 2024. The latter category is for Best Female / Marginalized Gender Streamer of the Year. 

As a reminder, people are the ones who vote who will be the nominees in every category for The Streamer Awards each year. Then, ahead of the show, we vote for the nominees on the official site to determine the winners. 

While these are the four nominees for Vtubers in this category, some appear in other categories as well. For example, Onigiri is up for Best Creative Arts Streamer. She was nominated for that category in 2023 as well. VShojo is also up for the Best Content Organization award. 

On December 7, 2024, The Streamer Awards will air and we will learn if Dokibird, Ironmouse, Neuro-sama (Vedal987), or Zentreya will be named Best Vtuber. 

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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:30 AM
    

Official Nintendo Black Friday 2024 Sales Include Games, Joy-Cons

Nintendo announced its official Black Friday 2024 sales that will be available at all retailers, and they include eight games, deals on the Neon Red and Neon Blue Joy-Cons pair, and in-store events at GameStop, Best Buy, and Target. This is in addition to the already confirmed Nintendo Switch console holiday bundles announced for 2024.

First, here are the eight games that will be on sale. Each one will be $20 off starting on November 24, 2024. The applicable stores where the deals will be valid are Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and Walmart.

As for the Black Friday 2024 sales on Joy-Cons, that only applies to the Neon Red and Neon Blue set. They're $59.99, rather than $79.99, starting on November 24, 2024.

The in-store events happen during specific times throughout November and December 2024. Some Targets will have Super Mario Jamboree playable between November 16-17, 2024. The second event is a one-day demo at some Best Buy stores. People who show up on December 7, 2024, they can play Just Dance 2025, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, and Super Mario Party Jamboree. The last event is on December 14, 2024. That's when some GameStops will feature the same games from the Best Buy event.

Many Nintendo Switch Black Friday 2024 sale deals take effect on November 24, 2024.

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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 10:00 AM
    

Hideaki Itsuno in LightSpeed Japan Studio

LightSpeed Studios announced that it has established LightSpeed Japan Studio with Hideaki Itsuno as its leader. The former Capcom game director will work on new AAA action games in the new studio, which has two offices in Tokyo and Osaka.

Hideaki Itsuno was most recently known for working on Devil May Cry 5 and Dragon's Dogma 2. However, the latter became the last title he was involved with in Capcom. This is because Itsuno announced his departure from the company he had been working on for over 30 years at the end of August 2024. The new environment Hideaki Itsuno entered in September 2024 has since been revealed to be LightSpeed Japan Studio.

LightSpeed Studios is more known for developing mobile games like PUBG Mobile and Undawn. However, the new Japanese studio will have a focus on AAA action games. One of the studio's job listings, hosted by LightSpeed's parent company Tencent, seeks a programming engineer who is proficient in languages like C++, C#, and Python, as well as popular engines like Unreal Engine and Unity. The listing also mentions an expectation of multi-platform development on PC and mobile devices, as well as PlayStation and Xbox consoles.

Hideaki Itsuno is now affiliated with LightSpeed Japan Studio. However, it will take some time until we can learn more about the AAA action games he is working on in the new studio.

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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:30 AM
    

Armored Core VI 6 Milk Tooth and Melander 30 Minutes Missions model kits

Bandai Spirits revealed two new model kits based on "Honest" Brute's Milk Tooth and the regular BD-011 Melander from Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon at the November 2024 30 Minutes Label presentation stream. The company will release both kits in June 2025.

The Milk Tooth kit will feature the full set of CC-3000 Wrecker body parts. The set will also include the WB-0010 Double Trouble chainsaw, WB-0000 Bad Cook flamethrower, BML-G2/P19SPL-12 missile launcher, and SB-033M Morley bazooka. It will appear with a price tag of 3,850 yen (~$25).

Meanwhile, the BD-011 Melander kit will contain a complete set of the regular AC unit parts. This will distinguish it from G1 Michigan's Liger Tail kit coming in December 2024, since the latter combined Melander parts with Verrill head and quad legs. The regular Melander kit will also come with an MG-014 Ludlow machine gun at a lower overall cost of 2,530 yen (~$16.40).

In addition to the two AC units, Bandai Spirits also revealed the fifth weapon set that will cost 1,870 yen (~$12.15). This set will contain the RF-024 Turner assault rifle, BML-G1/P07VTC-12 missile launcher, SI-24 : SU-Q5 pulse shield, and HI-32 : BU-TT/A pulse blade. The latter is also one of the default armaments available at the beginning of the Armored Core VI game.

The 30 Minutes Missions model kits of the regular BD-011 Melander and "Honest" Brute's Milk Tooth from Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon, along with the fifth weapon set, will be available in June 2025. Armored Core VI is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Siliconera Tuesday, November 12, 2024 9:00 AM
    

Square Enix Music Collection Keychain

Square Enix has revealed a new collection of keychains featuring its game music albums that also feature NFC. This merchandise lineup will be available as capsule toys. The company has also opened online sales for the items via its e-Store Kuji lottery webpage.

The NFC on these keychains will let people access a webpage that lists links to the album's page on streaming sites like Spotify and YouTube on their mobile devices. For example, the Xenogears soundtrack keychain will generate a banner that links to this webpage.

The web store lets people order the keychains at 600 yen apiece. However, Square Enix will ship random items to emulate the capsule toy vending machines.

How NFC works in Square Enix Music Collection Keychain
Image courtesy of Square Enix

Here is the list of Square Enix albums featured in the NFC keychain collection:

  1. Xenogears Original Soundtrack
  2. ReBirth II: Romancing SaGa Battle - Kenji Ito Arrange Album
  3. NieR: Automata Original Soundtrack
  4. Octopath Traveler Original Soundtrack
  5. Final Fantasy VII Remake Original Soundtrack Plus
  6. Scions & Sinners: Final Fantasy XIV ~Arrangement Album~
  7. Live A Live HD-2D Remake Original Soundtrack
  8. Final Fantasy XVI Original Soundtrack
  9. Star Ocean The Second Story R Original Soundtrack
  10. Seiken Densetsu: Visions of Mana Original Soundtrack

The Square Enix Music Collection Keychains are available for random purchases until November 12, 2025, or its stock has completely run out—whichever comes first. The NFC keychains will also be available in physical capsule toy vending machines across Japan.

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MonsterVine Tuesday, November 12, 2024 12:00 PM
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