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GamersHeroes Monday, December 2, 2024 3:20 PM
    

Team Jade has released the Official Global Open Beta Anthem Teaser for Delta Force. 

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Kotaku Monday, December 2, 2024 4:15 PM
    

Sony's big Black Friday sale has rolled into its PlayStation 30th anniversary sale without missing a beat. There are lots more games that are heavily discounted on PSN right now, from blockbuster PS5 exclusives to some equally amazing but lesser-known games that might not be on your radar.

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Kotaku Monday, December 2, 2024 3:55 PM
    

Lindsay Lohan's third Netflix movie, the second released this year, is out now, and the romcom's intro credits are melting our brains.

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Kotaku Monday, December 2, 2024 3:45 PM
    

WWE's 38th annual Survivor Series, held in Vancouver, was a perfect follow-up to last month's Crown Jewel spectacle. It featured some incredible moments, such as Shinsuke Nakamura defeating the extremely popular LA Knight to capture the WWE United States Championship, and the OG Bloodline claiming a commanding victory…

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 7:15 PM
     Free World of Warcraft helm takes just 15 minutes to get, but it's region-locked

Who doesn't love an in-game freebie? A new skin here, an XP boost there, a complimentary character unlock every now and again - no matter what game you play, the universal language of 'free stuff' will always make you happy. That is, unless you're not eligible for said free stuff. In World of Warcraft right now, a new promotion lets you perform the easiest of tasks in exchange for a pretty cool free helm - however, likely due to its crossover with a well-known brand, it's unfortunately region-locked.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 5:51 PM
     Delta Force opens up extra servers just in time for the FPS game's launch

It's almost time for Delta Force's highly-anticipated open beta to arrive. With no end date set, this is basically an early access period for the tactical shooter, which currently sits in the top five most wishlisted games on Steam. That's an indicator of just how much hype there is for this FPS, which takes the fight to games like Escape From Tarkov with its Operations extraction mode and Battlefield with its large-scale Warfare mode. There's potential for a huge number of players to jump in on launch day, so Delta Force has spun up some new servers to help cope with the strain.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 4:41 PM
     Quake 2 and Dredge star in December's lineup of Prime Gaming free games

With December now upon us (boy, does time fly) it's time for yet another haul of freebies from Prime Gaming. Each month, a new slate of titles is given away to Prime subscribers for nothing, and in the December Prime Gaming free games lineup, there are some real beauties. Not only is there an FPS classic in Quake 2 and another hit of Lara Croft with Tomb Raider: Underworld, but one of my favorite indies of the last few years is also included.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 3:51 PM
     Car Dealership Tycoon codes December 2024

December 2, 2024: We've checked for new Car Dealership Tycoon codes.

What are the new Car Dealership Tycoon codes? Alongside the obbies, murder mysteries, and shooters, Roblox is filled with every life simulator you could imagine, allowing you to live out your wildest dreams. If you've always wanted to run your own car dealership, test drive the fastest sports cars, and rake in that cash, then Foxzie's Car Dealership Tycoon is for you.

As with any new business, you need money to get off the ground. Sure, Car Dealership Tycoon hands out easy money, as you can earn it by simply driving around the Roblox experience, but you'll be driving for a while before you can add that new floor to the showroom. If you're a little light on customers, why not take a break from running your business with Anime Champions Simulator codes, Southwest Florida codes, and Blox Fruits codes instead?

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 3:49 PM
     Brookhaven codes

December 2, 2024: We've checked for new Brookhaven codes.

What are the new Brookhaven codes? Brookhaven is one of the most popular sandbox games on the Roblox platform, allowing you to meet up with friends and explore the town's bustling streets and sleepy suburbs. Our Brookhaven codes can put a little pep in your step as you act out different scenarios with some free music for your portable speakers.

Brookhaven offers a ton of freedom, so there are no pesky limitations to sidestep – you can snap up new houses and tear up the tarmac with various cars and bikes. Our Brookhaven codes grant you access to a whole playlist of popular tunes to serve as your soundtrack while you're at it. We've also got Doors codes, King Legacy codes, and Anime Adventures codes if you're searching for all the best goodies available across the Roblox platform.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 3:45 PM
     Blade Ball codes December 2024

December 2, 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 Monday, December 2, 2024 3:44 PM
     Berry Avenue codes December 2024

December 2, 2024: We have 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 Monday, December 2, 2024 3:43 PM
     Bee Swarm Simulator codes December 2024

December 2, 2024: We have checked and added one new Bee Swarm Simulator code.

What are the active Bee Swarm Simulator codes? Whether you're in the market for some free items to help you get started farming honey, or you need that extra boost to your bee's effectiveness at collecting pollen, there's no quicker way to get your hive started than to redeem a whole bunch of codes. However, it's not always easy to know where to find ones that work.

So, if you want to give your little pollinators a helping hand, we have many tried and tested active Bee Swarm Simulator codes to redeem that give you valuable free items and boosts. We also have freebies for other popular Roblox games, including Blade Ball codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Murder Mystery 2 codes to help you get ahead.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 3:39 PM
     AUT codes December 2024

December 2, 2024: We added two new AUT codes to our list.

What are the new AUT codes? If you're trying to get ahead of the competition in A Universal Time, we've collated all the latest codes for free skin crates. We'll also run you through exactly how to redeem all the active A Universal Time codes and where you can find more for the action-packed, anime-themed hit.

A Universal Time has been around for a while, but it's erupted in popularity recently following a major update. If you're searching high and low for further Roblox freebies, we also keep regularly updated lists of Blox Fruits codes, Project Slayers codes, and even Anime Adventures codes. Now, let's run through all the A Universal Time codes and the rewards they'll net you.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 3:34 PM
     Arsenal codes December 2024

December 2, 2024: We've checked and added one new Arsenal code.

How do you get Arsenal codes? The Roblox-based shooter has proven itself to be quite the popular experience, with teams taking shots at each other with machine guns, bazookas, and even flinging magic spells from books.

Take your gaming experience to the next level by redeeming Arsenal codes to gain exclusive skins and announcer voices. There are other Roblox shooting games out there, all with their own unlocks, so make sure you check out the best Da Hood codes for more. If you want to try something completely different like racing motorbikes, there are also Motorcycle Mayhem codes to redeem.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 3:28 PM
     Arm Wrestle Simulator codes December 2024

December 2, 2024: We've searched and added three new Arm Wrestle Simulator codes.

What are the new Arm Wrestle Simulator codes? This popular Roblox experience channels the simulator games of the past few years, rewarding your strenuous clicks with rapidly multiplying strength. Arm Wrestle codes can speed up the process exponentially, earning you the gains you need to bend everyone's elbows and slam even the beefiest of opponent's forearms onto the table.

As we've already alluded to, Arm Wrestle Simulator takes the ideas of many other popular Roblox games to create one centered around a less violent form of settling your differences, without resorting to a boring game of rock, paper, scissors. For further freebies in other action-packed Roblox releases, be sure to grab the latest Blox Fruits codes, King Legacy codes, and Fruit Battlegrounds codes before they're gone.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 3:24 PM
     Anime Souls X codes December 2024

December 2, 2024: We have checked and added one new Anime Souls X code.

What are the new Anime Souls X codes? Anime Souls X, a sequel to the game without the X, tasks you with building your own army of powerful heroes and imbuing their weapons with souls to take on fearsome bosses. If the road to greatness is a little too long when first starting, you'll be happy to hear that we've tracked down the latest Anime Souls X codes to help you grow in power faster than ever.

Our list of up-to-date Anime Souls X codes delivers a treasure trove of free items straight to your inventory and various rolls and spins to help you swap out your weaker heroes. If you're partial to anime and manga-inspired games across the Roblox platform, we've also got the latest Anime Adventure codes, Slayers Unleashed codes, and even Ro Ghoul codes to help you stay one step ahead of your fellow Robloxians.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 3:14 PM
     Anime Last Stand codes December 2024

December 2, 2024: We've checked and added six new Anime Last Stand codes to this list.

What are the newest Anime Last Stand codes? Plenty of anime-inspired tower defense games are available on the Roblox platform, and Anime Last Stand is the latest to emerge from its testing phase. You can now collect your favorite anime heroes and villains to guard your base, but you'll need a stash of emeralds to afford them.

Luckily, even if you're starting this Roblox experience, there are plenty of Anime Last Stand codes to grab tons of free emeralds and rerolls. While you're here, other tower defense games are available, and you can get free stuff for them with Tower Defense X codes and All Star Tower Defense codes, or perhaps Blox Fruits codes or Project Slayers codes for something different.

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Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 7:00 PM
    

cardcaptor sakura perfumes header

Mayla announced a line of perfumes based on Cardcaptor Sakura. Each perfume comes in a unique bottle that uses bows from Sakura's various outfits, as well as the top part of her Star Wand.

Each of the Cardcaptor Sakura perfumes costs 11,880 JPY, which converts to approximately $79.40. While the company does offer international shipping, you might need to check customs rules to see if it can ship the perfumes to you. Some countries restrict the import of perfumes due to them containing alcohol. However, the ingredients list for the Mayla fragrances don't appear to have anything with alcohol content.

Here are the colors and scents of the different Cardcaptor Sakura perfumes Mayla offers:

  • Candy Lotus
    Yellow. Contains apple and orange top notes, fruity (cassis, strawberry, and peach) heart notes, and vanilla base notes.
  • Clear
    Light blue. Contains marine and citrus top notes, floral (rose, lily, lavender) heart notes, and musky (sandalwood, dry amber) base notes.
  • Eternal Girly
    Light pink. Very simple perfume containing green top notes, muguet (lily) heart notes, and musky base notes.
  • Rocket Beat
    Dark pink/light purple. Contains marine top notes, floral (rose and lilac) heart notes, and fruity (peach and jasmine) base notes.

This isn't the first time Mayla sold items based on Cardcaptor Sakura. In October 2024, it announced a line of lounge wear that resembles her school uniform. However, pre-orders for these items ended in early November 2024.

The Cardcaptor Sakura perfumes from Mayla are available via its website.

The post Mayla Cardcaptor Sakura Perfumes Look Like Star Wand appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 6:30 PM
    

gnosia anime

An anime based on visual novel Gnosia will come out in 2025, and Aniplex has uploaded a teaser trailer onto its YouTube channel. In the trailer, we can hear what seems to be Setsu's voice, though there's no official information yet about who the voice actor is.

There is also a website to check out, as well as use in the future to keep up with any announcements. The key visual for the show depicts Setsu holding out the Silver Key while glass shatters around them. Aniplex's announcement is only that an anime for Gnosia has been green-lit, so more details about this entire production will appear later on.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDL5xn3cJFQ

Gnosia is a visual novel that originally came out on the PlayStation Vita in 2019. It's a single-player social deduction game and the core gameplay has similar rules to Mafia (Werewolf) or Among Us. Gnosia takes place in the far future, with you and a group of rotating NPCs on a spaceship together. Every loop, someone or multiple passengers are infected with the Gnosia, which will cause them to kill someone every "night." The goal of the game is to find the Gnosia through conversation and cast your vote to see who should go into cryostasis. There is an overarching story to Gnosia, which you will uncover as you progress through the loops.

Gnosia is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC. The anime for Gnosia is in production.

The post Gnosia Anime Has Been Announced appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 5:45 PM
    

girls' frontline 2 exilium system requirements

The Japanese Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium X (formerly Twitter) account posted the system requirements for the game. As well, it announced that the Japanese version will come out on December 5, 2024.

You'll be able to play Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium on mobile devices and Windows PC. The game also supports cross-platform play, meaning you can switch between devices without having to create a new account first. As a note, if you have the client for the closed beta on your device, you need to uninstall that first before downloading the official release's client.

Here are the different system requirements for Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium:

  • Android
    CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765, Kirin 820, Dimensity 700 or higher
    RAM: 4 GB or higher
    Storage: 18 GB or higher
    Supported system: Android 7.0 or higher
  • iOS
    RAM: 4 GB or higher
    Storage: 18 GB or higher
    System: iOS 12 or higher
  • PC
    OS: Windows 7 SP1 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit
    CPU: Intel Core i5 or equivalent
    RAM: 8 GB
    GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750 or Radeon HD 7790 (or higher)
    DirectX Version: 11

Keep in mind these are the bare minimum you'll need to play the game. Anything below these recommended specs will have a negative effect on your gaming experience.

Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium will come out on December 3, 2024 for mobile devices and Windows PC. Japan will see it a few days later on December 5, 2024.

The post Here Are the System Requirements For Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 5:30 PM
    

Tales of Series 30th Anniversary Showcase Discusses Games

Bandai Namco announced a new showcase for the 30th anniversary of the Tales of video game series. The Tales of 30th Anniversary Project Special Showcase will be held on December 16, 2024 at 7pm JST (2am PT / 5am ET).

New information on the series, such as new plans and projects for the celebration of the 30th anniversary, the latest information on Tales of Festival 2025, and new merchandise goods will appear as part of the showcase. Bandai Namco hasn't specified how long the live stream will be.

One of the releases planned for the series' anniversary of the series includes Tales of Graces f Remastered, announced on August 27, 2024 as part of a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase. Series producer Yusuke Tomizawa shared a message shortly after the reveal where he talked about the title being part of the Tales Remastered Project, and how the developers intend to remaster past titles.

While Bandai Namco previously announced that the Tales of Festival 2025 will be held on June 7 and June 8, 2025 at the Yokohama Arena, no new information about the event has appeared. The announcement of the dates was accompanied by the reveal of the key art for next year's event.

Tales of Graces f Remastered will come to the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam on January 17, 2024.

The post Tales of Series 30th Anniversary Showcase Discusses Games appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 5:00 PM
    

Mont collab outfit on a player character

A series of outfits from War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius are now available to purchase in Final Fantasy XIV. The outfits, themed after the two leads of War of the Visions, King Mont Leonis and Machérie, the Queen of Hourne, are now available for players to purchase in the FFXIV Store.

The first outfit: The King of Leonis Attire, is based on Mont Leonis after assuming his position as the king of his nation. You can take a look out the outfit below:

The other piece of player attire is the Queen of Hourne Attire, based on Machérie, Mont's fiancee. You can take a look below:

Both of these outfits are retailing on the FFXIV Online Store for $18.00 each. The King of Leonis set is four pieces, which includes body, hands, legs, and feet. Conversely, the Queen of Hourne Attire is only 3 pieces. Those being the body, legs, and feet.

Both of the attire sets are dual channel dye-able as well as non-genderlocked for all characters. There are no headgear pieces either so Viera and Hrothgar players will not have to worry about armor pieces they paid for not appearing on their characters.

This is not the first collaboration outfit for FFXIV. Noctis from Final Fantasy XV arrived in a story, giving players access to his Regalia car as a mount as well as a replica of his normal outfit from the game during an earlier collaboration event. Final Fantasy XVI also brought both a mount and minion of the wolf Torgal, as well as Clive's outfit for all characters for free for all players. This latest event, however, is a collaboration that only will exist in the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store for the time being.

War of the Visions will also be receiving a rerun of its Final Fantasy XIV collaboration event until December 23, 2024 in the Japanese version of the mobile game and January 7 to January 28, 2025 on the Global servers. This collaboration was announced during the November Live Letter from the Producer broadcast alongside other collaborations, like the Flibustier Paris bracelets styled after the Grand Company logos.

Final Fantasy XIV is available now on PC, Mac, Xbox, and PlayStation. Patch 7.1 released on November 12, 2024. War of the Visions: Final Fantasy Brave Exvius is on Android and iOS devices.

The post War of the Visions: FFBE Attire Appears in FFXIV Store appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 4:30 PM
    

godiva animal crossing pikmin

Godiva announced collaboration chocolates for Pikmin and Animal Crossing, with both collections coming out in 2025. Both will be limited items and you'll only be able to purchase them between January 8 and February 15, 2025. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

"Flowers" is the concept of both collections, with the motif appearing multiple times on the chocolates. The Pikmin chocolates include milk chocolates filled with different-flavored cream. Flavors are apple, strawberry, and vanilla. There is also a miniature chocolate bar with the Pikmin logo and a flower field on it. For a box of four, you'll need to pay 2160 JPY ($14.45) and a box of seven costs 3240 JPY ($21.70). You can also choose to purchase the box of four with a set of pouches, and that'll cost you 3300 JPY ($22.10).

As for the Animal Crossing set, there are a variety of different shapes and designs. For example, you can get a piece of white chocolate that resembles the leaf symbol, or you can get a jasmine tea-flavored bonbon with June's face. A box of six chocolates cost 1944 JPY ($13) and a box of ten costs 3240 JPY ($21.70). This isn't the first time Godiva released chocolates of the Animal Crossing characters. However, the design of the boxes and some chocolates differ from previous years.

As a note, all the Pikmin and Animal Crossing chocolates from Godiva come in cute boxes. This makes them perfect for gifts and you can also keep the box for decoration or future use.

The Pikmin and Animal Crossing Godiva chocolates will appear in Japan from January 8 to February 15, 2025. There is no information yet whether this collaboration will appear in other countries.

The post Godiva Announces Pikmin, Animal Crossing Chocolates appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 4:00 PM
    

Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra Game Preregistration Phase Begins

There's a double dose of new Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra news, as preregistration for the game opened and another character as confirmed. Folks can sign up to commit to playing now ahead of its 2025 debut. We can also see how Yui Tsuruno looks in the game.

On Steam, someone can only wishlist the new Puella Magi Madoka Magica game, but the App Store and Google Play preregistration pages are live. As expected for a free-to-play gacha game, there are reward tiers for potential players signing up. Since the game already passed 200,000 preregistrations, everyone gets a Door to a New Kioku five-star portrait to use in-game and 1,000 Magica Stones. At the 300,000 and 400,000 milestones, another 1,000 Magica Stones will be doled out again, bringing the total to 3,000 overall. If 500,000 people sign up, everyone gets a five-star Madoka Kaname Lux Magica Kioku.

Next, here's the Yui Tsuruno Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra character trailer. She first debuted in Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magica Side Story game and anime. As she wished to win the lottery when she became a magical girl, she's known for being incredibly lucky. She uses her fans and fire to attack in her brief trailer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rhaa5fjRrkU&ab_channel=%E9%AD%94%E6%B3%95%E5%B0%91%E5%A5%B3%E3%81%BE%E3%81%A9%E3%81%8B%E2%98%86%E3%83%9E%E3%82%AE%E3%82%ABMagiaExedra%E3%80%90%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%80%91

Prior to preregistrations opening and the game being delayed, Aniplex spent a lot of time focusing on playable characters. In addition to returning characters from the original Puella Magi Madoka Magica, there will be ones from spin-off entries. One is the former mobile game-exclusive heroine Ashley Taylor. 

Puella Magi Madoka Magica: Magia Exedra will come to PCs and mobile devices in Spring 2025, and preregistration is open now. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll. Yen Press handled much of the manga outside Japan.

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Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 3:30 PM
    

Nijisanji English Vtuber Petra Gurin Explains Absence and Hiatus

Nijisanji Vtuber Petra Gurin, who hasn't streamed since July 2024, took to social media to officially explain her absence and confirm she is on hiatus. She cited the demands of being a full-time student to explain why her recent inactivity. She also didn't offer a concrete window for when she might return beyond "early 2025."

Petra began her announcement by noting that she's now a full-time student, which affected her streaming schedule as a Vtuber. As such, she said that for her physical and mental health, she'd be on break until "likely early 2025." However, she did note that it isn't a complete blackout. She said that she will be at Nijifes. For reference, Nijisanji Fest 2025 is being held February 21-23, 2024 at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City, Japan. 

Here is her full statement. She also specifically described it as "not scary."

https://twitter.com/Petra_Gurin/status/1863596337884955113

The past Petra Gurin Nijisanji stream happened back on July 19, 2024, as the Vtuber did a handcam showcase of merchandise with Rosemi Lovelock. It also involved a puzzle of them being done as well. You can catch that below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqH_jLqw9xw&ab_channel=PetraGurin%E3%80%90NIJISANJIEN%E3%80%91

It isn't a surprise to see Petra prioritizing her studies. Prior to the unannounced hiatus, one of her last streams involved a zatsudan. During it, she talked with her fans while she studied and took breaks. 

Petra Gurin has been a Nijisanji English Vtuber since July 2021. She was part of the Obsydia generation alongside Selen Tatsuki and Rosemi Lovelock. 

The post Nijisanji Vtuber Petra Gurin Explains Absence and Hiatus appeared first on Siliconera.


TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Monday, December 2, 2024 5:30 PM
     The latest wave of Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team releases brings exciting new options for fans of tactical skirmish battles. At the forefront is the new expansion Kill Team: Brutal and Cunning, introducing a tense conflict between the Ork Wrecka Krew and a team of sharp-eyed Ratlings. Set in the treacherous Undermuzzle Barrens, this expansion offers...

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An official trailer for the anniversary was also released. 

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GamersHeroes Monday, December 2, 2024 9:34 AM
    

Happening December 14-15 in Sacramento, Sac Gamers Expo 2024 welcomes Designer, Producer, and early 90s SEGA Lead/General Tester Joe Cain to the event as a Special Guest.

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GamersHeroes Monday, December 2, 2024 9:34 AM
    

Surrounded by her BFFFS (Best Furry Friends Forever), NetEase Games announced that Squirrel Girl will make her way to Marvel Rivals' roster. 

The post Squirrel Girl Marvel Rivals Character Reveal Released appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Monday, December 2, 2024 9:34 AM
    

New units, campaigns, and content has been added to SNK's tower defense-based Metal Slug Attack Reloaded as part of a free update.

The post Metal Slug Attack Reloaded Free Content Update Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Monday, December 2, 2024 1:50 PM
    

Lego is getting in on all the Cyber Monday deals and sales with a host of discounts on many different items, including some Star Wars and Disney-themed Lego sets and accessories.

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Kotaku Monday, December 2, 2024 1:25 PM
    

Disney Dreamlight Valley is home to an absolutely staggering amount of ingredients that you'll need to find if you want to make every meal in the base game and its two expansions. And speaking of expansions, The Storybook Vale hasn't shied away from adding a wide variety of new meals and new ingredients to make them.…

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Kotaku Monday, December 2, 2024 1:00 PM
    

We are officially in December, which means the promo campaign for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is ramping up. Trailers are playing before every age-appropriate film in theaters, Times Square has billboards with Sonic and Shadow's faces on them, and merchandise fills every toy store. That includes a new promotion with…

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Kotaku Monday, December 2, 2024 12:50 PM
    

Bloodborne fans have spent years waiting for a sign of anything—a sequel, remaster, port—being done to their favorite PlayStation 4 exclusive. But as time has passed without even a whiff of a PS5 update, some have lost hope. Now, Sony has hit back with the perfect troll that can be read as a either a sign of fresh…

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Kotaku Monday, December 2, 2024 12:03 PM
    

I have had a sudden surge of excitement for Marvel Rivals, NetEase's swing at a superpowered hero shooter akin to Overwatch. Is it because the game is a few days away from launching on December 6? Could it be because it's a game my friends and I might actually play together after almost all of them stopped playing Over…

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Kotaku Monday, December 2, 2024 11:50 AM
    

This morning, PS5 owners booted up their consoles and (assuming they had auto-updates turned on) were greeted with a surprise: The original and iconic PlayStation 1 console boot-up logos and music. It's all part of Sony's ongoing 30 years of PlayStation celebration. And there's more beyond the PS1 intro, though sadly,…

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Kotaku Monday, December 2, 2024 10:55 AM
    

Blizzard is delisting Warcraft I and II from GOG, the only PC gaming storefront the real-time strategy classics were available on outside of the company's own Battle.net launcher. The move comes after the recent launch of its own expensive and lackluster remasters of the two games, but GOG is using that now-standard…

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Kotaku Monday, December 2, 2024 9:50 AM
    

Moana 2 is out now. The sequel has already been controversial, as the feature film started off as a Disney+ TV series and has been reworked into a theatrical release. The seemingly panicked pivot to put a sequel to a successful film in theaters following the box office bomb of 2022's Strange World and the…

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Kotaku Monday, December 2, 2024 8:56 AM
    

Poor old Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League hasn't had a good year. Launched to be Warner's big live-service hope for 2024, it instead belly-flopped to very low player counts and deeply middling reviews. This all followed a very difficult development, and things haven't improved much since launch. So, wanna buy…

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 12:43 PM
     Save 47% on this 2TB Steam Deck gaming SSD deal from Crucial this Cyber Monday

Ease your portable and console storage woes with this great value Steam Deck gaming SSD deal from Crucial. This Cyber Monday discount means you can jump all the way up to 2TB of internal storage for one of the lowest prices we've seen for a drive this size.

Whether you're actually rocking a Steam Deck or have opted for one of the many alternative best handheld gaming PC options, this SSD is a great option for most. That's because it not only delivers a large amount of speedy storage for a great price but its smaller 2230 form factor means the petite performance package will actually fit.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 12:32 PM
     Does Path of Exile 2 have crossplay and cross-progression?

Does Path of Exile 2 have crossplay? Grinding Gear's immensely expansive dungeon crawler is on the horizon, and the studio's looking to go bigger and better than its predecessor in every conceivable way. The original PoE lacked crossplay between PC and console, and it's been high on the wishlists for many, ourselves included.

The good news is that Grinding Gear's already confirmed crossplay is coming to Path of Exile 2, but is it full-featured or the same half-baked iteration as PoE 1's? Below, we'll take you through everything you need to know about how crossplay works in the RPG, and how PoE 2 cross-progression will keep you working on your suped-up PoE 2 classes regardless of where you're playing.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 1:19 PM
     How to play Indiana Jones and the Great Circle early

How can you play Indiana Jones and the Great Circle early? Indy is setting up for another globetrotting adventure, and much like the fans of the movies, we can't wait to step into the shoes of the world's most famous archaeologist.

Even though the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle release date is right around the corner, players simply cannot wait any longer, and some are looking for ways to gain access to the action-adventure game before anyone else. Here is how to get your hands on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle early.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 12:04 PM
     New Baldur's Gate 3 mod fixes feats to help balance your builds

There's absolutely no denying that Baldur's Gate 3 is an incredibly rich and rewarding experience, arguably representing the very best of the genre. However, it does have its pitfalls, and one of the largest is the feats system. It's no wonder there are several great mods improving it already, from adding heaps of additional DnD feats to giving them out like candy each time you level up. By reworking both the best and worst feats, this new BG3 mod takes a more restrained approach - and it's all the better for it.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes

PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 1:56 PM
     Cities Skylines 2's creator packs are finally here, with more on the way

The new Cities Skylines 2 creator packs are finally here, giving you ample ways to enhance and expand your next budding metropolis. These packs have been highly anticipated since Colossal Order launched CS2 in 2023, and now they're available. So if you want to modernize your city while listening to the softest of soft rock, now you can. Colossal Order is still fixing and improving Cities Skylines 2 as much as possible, however, with even more content on the way.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines 2 review, Cities Skylines 2 roads, Cities Skylines 2 maps

PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 12:28 PM
     Blox Fruits stock details, restock times, Mirage stock, and more

What's the latest Blox Fruit stock? If you're hoping to buy a new fruit to try out a fresh fighting style, you're bound to be at the mercy of a Blox Fruit Dealer. There are two different types of merchants across the island, but the same stock rotation across each, so you can find out what's available easily. To get what you're after though, you have to be quick, so we tell you everything you need to know right here.

Below, we explain essential Blox Fruits stock details: from a stock list with costs, how best to keep on top of stock rotations while you're away from the Roblox experience, and exactly how stock rotations work across servers and timezones. Our tips on how to grind levels in Blox Fruits go over the best fruits for the job, and our ultimate Blox Fruits guide is handy for anyone starting this otherwise daunting game. Finally, don't forget to redeem the latest Blox Fruits codes can get you the cash you need to buy your next fruit.

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

PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 11:47 AM
     The best Sims 4 CC creators in 2024

What are the best Sims 4 CC creators? Since its release way back in 2014, the iconic life sim community has been working tirelessly to produce a near-endless supply of custom content to complement the game. Creators have even gone as far as creating whole packs of content, akin to the official Stuff Packs released by EA.

It can seem impossible to even know where to begin, so we've done the heavy lifting for you to find the best custom content you can download for one of the best free PC games right now. Most of the best Sims 4 CC packs featured here are Maxis Match CC, meaning it's been designed to fit the art style of The Sims 4 and should blend in seamlessly. We recommend reading our how to install Sims 4 CC guide before attempting to apply these custom packs to your game.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 12:30 PM
     Path of Exile 2 Monk class guide

What is the best Path of Exile 2 Monk build? If you're after a class in PoE 2 that can deal immense amounts of damage, can utilize powerful abilities, and looks good while doing it, then the Monk is for you. A powerful magic user without the need for ranged spells, we have a full class breakdown for you right here.

There are many Path of Exile 2 classes, and each puts forward a compelling use case - the Sorceress can control the battlefield from the backline, while the Warrior thrives while in the mix, for instance. The PoE 2 Monk is for those who want a mix of both damage and aggression, and those who crave a certain amount of flair. Here is our Path of Exile 2 Monk class guide.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 Witch class guide, Path of Exile 2 preview, Path of Exile 2 release date

PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 11:18 AM
     Don't miss your chance to get Space Marine 2 for less than $5

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is one of the games that you might get if you purchase the Fanatical VIP Mystery Bundle. Sure, there's an element of luck involved, but you pay $4.99 / £4.99 and get three random games with a guaranteed minimum value of $25 / £25. In addition to Space Marine 2, the Silent Hill 2 remake and Frostpunk 2 are a couple of the other exciting possibilities.

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

PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 11:11 AM
     Path of Exile 2 Witch class guide

What is the best Path of Exile 2 Witch build? The Witch makes her return in Path of Exile 2, but this time her summoner abilities have been simplified without lowering the classes' skill ceiling. You're now able to automatically summon most minions, so it's a lot easier to keep the battlefield stocked up with your legion of monsters.

Controlling an army filled with minions is a difficult task in the original RPG game, but it's easier to get up and running in Path of Exile 2. Ahead of the Path of Exile 2 release date, we're going to break down the Path of Exile 2 Witch build to see what abilities are worth using, in addition to what minions you can pick from when deciding how to structure your army.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 Witch class guide, Path of Exile 2 preview, Path of Exile 2 release date

PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 11:02 AM
     This Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 gaming GPU repair video is incredibly satisfying

Sometimes, it's better to leave things to the professionals. That's the reasonable conclusion you might come to watching this new video that showcases a repair shop's attempt to salvage a Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 that has been severely damaged by its previous owner's modding endeavors. While seemingly attempting to apply a voltage mod to the $1,500+ graphics card to boost its performance, the owner rendered the card nearly inoperable, leading to quite the rescue mission from NorthWestRepair.

Trying out mods to change the voltage levels on an already high-powered Nvidia graphics card like the RTX 4090 isn't a smart move if you're untrained. As our Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 review shows, it's the best graphics card you can buy right now, but not only does it deal with some serious voltages and current levels - famously leading to some cards setting themselves alight - but its electronics are still incredibly sensitive so the slightest slip up can be catastrophic.

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

PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 12:02 PM
     Steam Black Friday sale - the top PC game deals

While there is no official Steam Black Friday sale, the Autumn sale still offers lots of exciting deals over the Black Friday period. Some publishers are now running specific Black Friday sales on the platform too, so there's no shortage of bargains. Remember all those games you wanted to try but were waiting for them to go on offer? Well, chances are they're on sale now - from Silent Hill 2 to Diablo 4 and Dragon's Dogma 2, some fantastic games are going cheap.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming

PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 10:55 AM
     New paranormal detective game Enigma of Fear surges on Steam with sale

Have you ever wanted to be a paranormal detective? Not like those History Channel ghost hunters, but an actual supernatural sleuth? Your wish has come true with Enigma of Fear, a charming and mystery-packed pixel art and 3D indie game that's soaring on Steam following a great debut.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 10:42 AM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links December 2024

December 2, 2024: We've added the latest new Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls.

How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way.

You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice

PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 10:36 AM
     The best PC games 2024 right now

What are the best PC games? From triple-A household names like GTA 5 to enchanting indie releases such as Rocket League, these classics are the biggest games across Steam, Epic Games Store, and more. Finding the top PC games is no easy task. There are, you may have noticed, quite a lot of them. From the 50,000-plus Steam games to… all those other platforms you love so much, there has never been more choice available to the discerning PC gamer. From the best RPG games to the most mind-blowing FPS games, here are the best PC games of all time, according to us. There are even some free PC games thrown in there, too.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 11:09 AM
     Logitech's top wireless gaming mouse is half price this Cyber Monday

If you're quick, you can snag what is unreservedly one of the finest gaming mice available right now for a penny short of half price. With this mouse normally retailing for an eye-watering $159.99, you can save a massive $79.99 and snap it up for a mere $80 in this Black Friday gaming mouse deal.

As our choice of the best wireless, ultralight option on our best gaming mouse guide, the Superlight 2 is a tour de force of gaming mouse design and performance.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 10:19 AM
     Infinity Nikki codes December 2024 and how to redeem

December 2, 2024: We added one new Infinity Nikki code.

What are the new Infinity Nikki codes? The fifth installment of Infold Games' dress-up series marks its debut on PC and consoles, and we can already redeem codes to celebrate. These limited-time codes are a staple of gacha games, offering you the chance to collect premium rewards at no cost to your bank balance.

Like previous games in the series, Infinity Nikki lets you redeem codes for free items like Revelation Crystals, Threads of Purity, and Bling, all to unlock new outfits to traverse the open-world game. Some outfits are essential in exploration, whereas others are unique cosmetics that set you apart from the crowd. Ahead of the Infinity Nikki release date, we've got all the codes that appeared in the 1.0 livestream and how to redeem them.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 10:14 AM
     How to get more insight in Infinity Nikki

How do you get more Infinity Nikki insight? Whimstars are just one requirement to unlock skills in the Heart of Infinity. While some skills require special materials to unlock, all skills demand you to reach a certain insight threshold. The further along the tree, the higher the insight requirements become, and it can be a real challenge to meet them without some extra help.

There are five types of Infinity Nikki insight: Collection, Bug-Catching, Fishing, Animal Grooming, and Combat. You gain a single point of insight for performing the relevant action, but relying on this as your sole source of insight in Infinity Nikki can be a bit of a grind. If you'd rather not pick 1,000 flowers or catch 1,000 bugs to unlock a single skill, you're in luck – you can skip the legwork and get more insight in the open-world game in just a few clicks.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 10:13 AM
     All Infinity Nikki cavern locations and rewards

Where are the Infinity Nikki caverns? These hidden dungeons are tucked away in the secret corners of Miraland's map, and it can take many hours of exploration before you stumble upon one. Caverns are typically filled with enemies and environmental puzzles to navigate, but the rewards are well worth the time it takes to clear them.

Infinity Nikki caverns contain unique materials to unlock Whim Fragrance sketches in the Heart of Infinity. These combat upgrades improve your purifying orb and plunging attacks, helping you defeat bosses even faster. Once you enter a cavern in the open-world game, a random quest to retrieve the specific material it holds automatically starts, so it's easy to keep track of them as you explore.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 10:13 AM
     Infinity Nikki evolution explained

What is Infinity Nikki evolution? Pro stylists are always looking to take their outfits to the next level, and Infold Games has included a way to do just that in its dress-up game. Getting to grips with how to evolve outfits is essential to elevate your best looks beyond off-the-rack, but make no mistake, it'll cost you.

The best Infinity Nikki outfits are real showstoppers. Still, even the most dazzling get-up can feel a bit dated after a while, especially if you're holding out on Infinity Nikki banners for your wardrobe refresh. That's where outfit evolution comes in. This Infinity Nikki mechanic lets you exchange growth materials for an alternative look for your favorite five-star and four-star outfits. Here's how it works.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 10:12 AM
     Best Infinity Nikki outfits for all styles

What are the best Infinity Nikki outfits? A pro stylist needs a wardrobe suitable for all occasions, and Nikki is no exception. There are over a thousand items of clothing to mix and match in Infold's dress-up game, and while any combination will do for general exploration, the best outfits will really help you stand out from the crowd in Miraland.

Of course, the best outfits in Infinity Nikki aren't just a fashion statement, they're also indispensable for beating all the styling challenges in the open-world game. Each piece of clothing is graded from D to SSS according to each style. The highest clothing score has the highest grade, but the values of each can vary wildly. Major pieces like dresses and hair offer dramatically more points than small accessories, but all factor into your outfit's total score. With this in mind, here are the top-value pieces for the best outfits arranged by style.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 10:12 AM
     How to solve the Infinity Nikki Whimstar puzzle

How do you solve the Infinity Nikki Whimstar puzzle? The main currency for the Heart of Infinity, Whimstars are the major collectible in Infold's dress-up game. They're scattered throughout Miraland, from the deepest caverns to the highest peaks, and it's up to Nikki and Momo to find them all. While the vast majority can be retrieved with a few careful jumps, one Whimstar puzzle can be a real challenge.

The Whimstar puzzle in Infinity Nikki is a tricky knot to untangle – literally. Instead of the classic star shape, these Whimstars appear as a ball of twine. Get too close, and the open-world game's camera switches to a top-down perspective to reveal a yellow circle on the ground. If you're completely stumped, let us walk you through how to solve it.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 10:11 AM
     Classic Warcraft games will be delisted on GOG within days

Digital PC videogame platform GOG has announced that it is removing both Warcraft: Orcs and Humans and Warcraft 2 from its storefront later this month, at Blizzard's request. GOG adds that is "saddened" to share this news, but will change the policy surrounding its new Preservation Program to ensure games no longer on sale on GOG will remain supported after a delisting. GOG's removal of both Warcraft games comes after Blizzard surprise dropped Warcraft 1 and 2 remasters on Battle.net earlier this year.

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PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 10:08 AM
     Soviet city builder Workers and Resources adds North Korea and more in map DLC

Released earlier this year to stellar reviews and only rising since, city-building simulator Workers and Resources: Soviet Republic has set its sights on new lands. While the base game centers around building a Soviet republic from the ground up, the new World Maps DLC lets you bring socialism to new shores, including the British Isles, France, and even North Korea. Yes, you can build your own Soviet republic in North Korea.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city-building games on PC, The best management games, The best strategy games

PCGamesN Monday, December 2, 2024 10:04 AM
     The best skateboard games 2024

What are the best skateboard games? In the past, it was tough to find a skateboarding game on PC, with the genre having its heyday during the PS2 and Xbox 360 console generations. Recently, however, the skateboarding gaming scene has seen a resurgence, with realistic skate sims making the most of the PC platform to deliver the most accurate skateboarding games yet.

Nothing quite captures a moment in time like the years when skateboarding was at its mainstream peak. A mixture of creativity and aggression, skateboarding can be a true expression of style, and the best skateboarding games all manage to capture that in some form. For a niche few, these are some of the best PC games ever. All that, naturally, backed by an energetic soundtrack that seamlessly switches from thrash metal belters and pop punk fare to classic West Coast hip hop - the best skateboarding games often ooze effortless style.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best skateboard games, Best simulation games, Best open-world games

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 2, 2024 12:08 PM
    

Every now and then, somebody has the marvellous idea of developing technology that makes video games smell. I have never been more grateful for this recurrent Quixotic daydream's mass market failure than when watching trailers for Urge, an open world survival shooter that is both fuelled and plagued by piss.

"But hold your horses, young Edwin," you sternly interject. "I do not wish to hear about, let alone play an open world survival shooter that is both fuelled and plagued by piss, on a website that children might read. It sounds like a cheap, taboo-jabbing gimmick." Friend, I once thought as you. But then I did a little research, as is my journalistic responsibility, and it turns out Urge's notions about piss - bladdergold, as they call it in the West Country, or Crusoe Cola, as it's known in the States - are rather in-depth. I'm still very glad I can't smell the game, but I definitely have the urge to play it.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 2, 2024 11:50 AM
    

Events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday, while devastating on the emotional wellbeing of hardware editors, are as useful for knocking a few more quid off already-cheap bits of gaming gear as they are for saving hundreds on big-ticket luxuries. It's the re-bargainating aspect we must concern ourselves with here, as the Logitech G413 SE – already a premier choice of affordable mechanical gaming keyboard – is now more attainable still, dropping to £65 / $56.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 2, 2024 11:06 AM
    

Anyone with the need for a new CPU and even the slightest inclination towards tech envy is currently waiting for new stock of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, the unbeatably powerful new chip that our boffin friends at Digital Foundry are calling the fastest gaming CPU ever. If, however, you're hoping to switch to the 9800X3D from an older system with DDR4 RAM, you'll need to upgrade that as well as the motherboard, as the entire Ryzen 9000 series only works with newer DDR5 memory.

Cyber Monday won't help materialise more processors into retailers' warehouses, but it can help you make this RAM switch on the cheap. Relatively speaking. And I can recommend a nice, fast 32GB kit of Corsair Vengeance DDR5, which is down by £43 in the UK and $22 in the US.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 2, 2024 10:33 AM
    

While Mechabellum's disparate roster of roast 'em riddle 'em robots might initially seem to lack the characterful coherence of a writhing Zerg ecosystem or ancient Greek phalanx, this strategy autobattler's array of lumbering tanks, hulking automata, and zippy fliers do share a common thread: each one of them has the potential to be either the most terrifying nuisance on the field, or to instantly crumble like a soggy strudel in an angry washing machine. With each mech able to become another mech's worse nightmare, it becomes a game about stretching tight budgets to balance reactive counters with devastating offensives; about identifying the butterfly wings that can send tornados through your opponent's ranks. It's about the moments that eat up the hours like nothing else.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 2, 2024 10:00 AM
    

Netease's free to play open world gacha RPG Project Mugen now has a proper name: Ananta. As Edwin points out in the Maw, it is very much like Spider-Man meets Zenless Zone Zero, with its mixture of cityslinging and unabashed anime teens with long, flowy hair and a penchant for metal accessories.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 2, 2024 9:47 AM
    

If you want your next gaming mouse to be the sort of thing that feels like it might float off your desk and into the empty blue sky, disappearing forever, then have a look at this here Cyber Monday deal on the HyperX Pulsefire Haste. It's the wireless version of an old lightweight favourite of mine, and it's a snip at $50 (a 38% discount) and/or £43 (30% off).

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 2, 2024 9:21 AM
    

Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic, the Warsaw Pact-era city-building sim from 3DIVISION and Hooded Horse, is getting eight new maps scattered across the globe. These include a map set in the Eastern United States, from approximately New York State down to North Carolina, and another one set in Rock Paper Shotgun's very own United Kingdom, where Karl Marx wrote most of his best stuff.

"Nowhere is safe from having its economy meticulously managed in minute detail by discerning comrades," explains the announcement release. I for one welcome our new socialist overlords. It's high time we sceptre-kissing Brits learned the importance of a properly joined-up sewage system. Looking at you, Thames Water. Here's a trailer.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 2, 2024 9:15 AM
    

Have you ever been pretty deep into a Steam Deck session playing a very gra[hically extensive game like God of War: Ragnarok and realised just how quickly the battery gets drained? It's a familiar and frustrating feeling for many Steam Deck owners. Luckily, there's a solution!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 2, 2024 8:54 AM
    

There is some spiteful drama in the Half-Life modding scene this week. The developers of a heavily criticised mod for Half-Life 2 are intentionally blocking a small number of YouTubers from playing that mod, using Steam IDs to effectively blacklist and ban specific people from running it. Instead of launching the game as expected, these players will see the first-person shooter crash, alongside an error message that reads: "STOP talking SH1T about us". This is an act of revenge for previous criticism of the mod, say the affected videofolks, who are described in the mod's code as "anticitizens".

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 2, 2024 7:34 AM
    

Got yet another quality PC storage deal for ya, this time courtesy of Cyber Monday and the Samsung T7 – an almost comically dinky portable SSD that can, nevertheless, stuff itself senseless with file backups and game installations. The 1TB model in particular is going mighty cheap, falling to $88 in the US and £67 in the UK.

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Twinfinite Monday, December 2, 2024 10:42 AM
    
Even with these, I still don't have enough to pull for Juvia...

Twinfinite Monday, December 2, 2024 10:00 AM
    
Adventures in Fashion

Twinfinite Monday, December 2, 2024 9:42 AM
    
Freebies? Don't mind if I do.

Twinfinite Monday, December 2, 2024 7:11 AM
    
Always tip your landlord.

Twinfinite Monday, December 2, 2024 7:03 AM
    
It's raining cash!

Twinfinite Monday, December 2, 2024 7:01 AM
    
Everyone could use more rolls, right?

Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 1:00 PM
    

Hunter x Hunter SH Figuarts Gon and Killua Figures Teased

It seems Bandai Namco will be adding Hunter x Hunter figures of Gon Freecss and Killua Zoldyck to its SH Figuarts line. The company announced a program that seems like it will reveal both. It will only appear in Japanese on YouTube at 9:30am JST on December 4, 2024, which is 4:30pm PT/7:30pm ET on December 3, 2024.

At the moment, the announcement only features silhouettes of both of the Hunter x Hunter SH Figuarts figures, but the two shadows are clearly Gon and Killua. Both of their hairstyles are very distinctive. It appears they will be in their standard attire, as we can see Gon is wearing a long-sleeved outfit and Killua has a short-sleeved shirt over a longer top. The description for the video also features both Japanese and English text, suggesting the sort of worldwide release typical for SH Figuarts items.

Here's the placeholder for the upcoming stream on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/live/O3KeyhQkhaw

There are currently no Hunter x Hunter SH Figuarts figures, so Gon and Killua will be the first. Many Shonen Jump series are a part of the line, such as Bleach, Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer, Dragon Ball, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Naruto. Recently, Dan Da Dan characters were confirmed as well.

The Hunter x Hunter manga has been updating at a more regular pace, following Yoshihiro Togashi's health issues. There was nearly a two year gap between chapters 400 and 401 as a result. Since then, the schedule is back to a weekly pace. Chapter 409 appeared on December 1, 2024, and chapter 410 is expected on December 8, 2024.

The Hunter x Hunter manga is available via Viz Media in Japan. The two SH Figuarts figures based on the series will be revealed on December 3, 2024.

The post Hunter x Hunter SH Figuarts Gon and Killua Figures Teased appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 12:30 PM
    

New FFXIV Tales Under the New Moon Story Installments Debut

Square Enix announced four new FFXIV Tales Under the New Moon short story installments, with the first one already available to read. The first new entry is "Whispers from the Dark" and stars Gaius van Baelsar and Lahabrea, and it features spoilers for the game. The full tale is now available on the official site alongside the four released in 2023.

As you can expect from the encounter, Lahabrea one again is the antagonist and came to meet and antagonize Gaius. He comes to offer him an opportunity. It's essentially offering insight into a part of the story in FFXIV that we know about from the MMORPG, but didn't see from these two characters' perspectives.

The Tales Under the New Moon stories first started appearing in 2023 in honor of the 10th anniversary of FFXIV. Each brief story focuses on major characters we've met in the MMORPG. While the first one featured Estinien, for example, subsequent ones starred folks like the twins Alphinaud and Alisaie or Thancred

Here's the new schedule for the next three Tales Under the New Moon installments: 

  • Story #6: December 6, 2024
  • Story #7: December 13, 2024
  • Story #8: December 20, 2024

Final Fantasy XIV and its Dawntrail expansion are available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. FFXIV Mobile is also in development for mobile devices.

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Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 12:00 PM
    

Chainsaw Man Characters Head to BanG Dream: Girls Band Party anime

Back in 2023, Bushiroad announced a Chainsaw Man event for BanG Dream: Girls Band Party based on the anime and manga and its characters. Now, the crossover will finally appear worldwide. There's no exact date yet, but the December 1, 2024 social media announcement said it is "coming soon."  

Since the event already appeared in the Japanese version of the game in June 2023, we know what it entails. There are two covers of songs from the anime. One is "Chainsaw Blood," which is performed by Afterglow. The other is "Fight Song," which is sung by Roselia.

This is what that version of "Chainsaw Blood" sounds like:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_BfDO-qs3c&ab_channel=%E3%83%90%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%83%AA%E3%81%A1%E3%82%83%E3%82%93%E3%81%AD%E3%82%8B%E2%98%86

Here's "Fight Song" in-game: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHPcFkjmFao&ab_channel=%E3%83%90%E3%83%B3%E3%83%89%E3%83%AA%E3%81%A1%E3%82%83%E3%82%93%E3%81%AD%E3%82%8B%E2%98%86

As you play, you can also get versions of existing characters who are dressed up like cast members from the Chainsaw Man anime. The two we'll be able to earn are Morfonica's Rui as Aki and Poppin' Party's Rimi as Kobeni. If you go through the gacha, you can get Afterglow's Ran as Denji, Morfonica's Toko as Power, and Roselia's Sayo as Makima. 

As for Chainsaw Man, we should get some news about what's next for the anime adaptations and manga soon. It will be part of Jump Festa 2025. Mappa is currently working on Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc, so an update on that seems likely.

BanG Dream: Girls Band Party is on mobile devices, and the Chainsaw Man event comes to the global version of the game "soon." The Chainsaw Man anime is available to stream on Crunchyroll. 

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Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 11:30 AM
    

Kirby Diary Obento crane game prize full lineup

FuRyu has revealed a new lineup of Kirby merchandise, titled Kirby Diary Obento. These items will appear as crane game prizes in Japanese amusement centers in late December 2024.

The collection will primarily consist of three item types. The first one will be a large plush of Kirby with a chef hat and a partially eaten onigiri. The second will be a sub-collection of mascot plushes featuring the likes of Kirby and Waddle Dee inside meal boxes. While there have also been more food-themed collaborations like Monaka cakes and Heinz ketchup pouches revealed in late 2024, neither the mascots nor the meal boxes in this lineup will be actually usable or edible, as all of them are being made with fluffy materials.

The third and last item type in the lineup will be stainless drink bottles that people can actually use to store water. There will be two variations of the bottles, with each of them featuring Kirby and Waddle Dee separately. The bottles will have an approximate size of around 17 cm (~6.69 inches).

The Kirby Diary Obento lineup will have its own separate category from FuRyu's prior Kirby-themed crane game prizes. The company has been gradually releasing merchandise based on Nintendo and HAL Laboratory's game franchise since August 2024.

The Kirby Diary Obento items will be available as prizes from crane games in amusement centers across Japan starting from the fourth week of December 2024.

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Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 11:00 AM
    

Konami shared the opening movies for Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster, and each one features characters who will be with and against us.

Konami shared hints of things to come when it comes to Suikoden, as the opening movies for Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster are now live online. In each case, we get to see an animated movie highlighting major characters from the Suikoden installments, as well as locations and events. 

First, here's the Suikoden 1 HD Remaster opening movie. It debuted on YouTube first. It begins with a look at the Soul Eater True Rune, which is the one held by Tir McDohl, the hero of the game. After that, we see Tir himself, followed by prominent Suikoden characters like Ted, Flik, Mathiu Silverberg, Pahn, Cleo, Viktor, and Gremio. We also see the castle town, antagonists, and a quick montage of portraits of the Stars of Destiny.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gupmw0_6Bu4&ab_channel=KONAMI%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F

The Suikoden 2 HD Remaster opening movie appeared on YouTube a day later and follows the same format. Since Riou and Jowy's stories feature so prominently, the two of them appear first in the video. This is followed by images of their True Runes, the Bright Shield Rune and Black Sword Rune. After that, we see a village aflame, a prominent point in the story, and some major characters who aren't Stars of Destiny in Suikoden 2. Jillia Blight appears, as does her stepfather Agares Blight. At about the 1:30 mark, we start to see the Stars of Destiny show up, with Riou, Jowy, Nanami, and scenes featuring others interacting with each other.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRkS0m8FlX0&ab_channel=KONAMI%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F

Leading up to the rerelease of the games, we'll see more of these familiar faces. Konami is constantly sharing details about characters on social media. 108 will be revealed leading up to launch.

Suikoden 1 and 2 HD Remaster: Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars is in development and the new PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch release date is March 6, 2025. The original games appeared on the PlayStation worldwide. They also appeared together in a collection on the PSP in Japan.

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Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 10:30 AM
    

Frieren Beyond Journey's End crossover in Phantasy Star Online 2 PSO2 New Genesis

Sega has announced that it will add new anime crossover content from Frieren: Beyond Journey's End into Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis (PSO2 New Genesis) in January 2025. Players of the online action RPG will be able to obtain avatar parts and weapon camouflages based on characters from the anime adaptation once the relevant scratch tickets have launched in the new year.

Sega regularly adds crossover content from multiple external manga, anime, and game franchises into PSO2: New Genesis. Prior examples include Shangri-La Frontier, Kaiju No. 8, and Melty Blood: Type Lumina. However, neither the late November NGS Headline program nor the following Japanese press release divulged more details on the Frieren crossover content.

Sega has so far only shared a piece of collaborative artwork featuring Frieren and Manon, the latter being one of the two main heroines of PSO2: New Genesis. The company will publish more details about the crossover at the next NGS Headline program on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

Here's the official announcement.

Frieren Beyond Journey's End crossover in Phantasy Star Online 2 PSO2 New Genesis teased
Image courtesy of Sega

Phantasy Star Online 2: New Genesis is available as a free-to-play title on PC and PlayStation 4 worldwide, with an additional Nintendo Switch release in Japan and Xbox One version elsewhere worldwide. The Frieren: Beyond Journey's End crossover content will appear in PSO2: New Genesis in January 2025.

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Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 10:00 AM
    

New Unicorn Overlord character acrylic stands

Atlus is working with Animate and Frontier Works to release more acrylic stands featuring characters from Unicorn Overlord. The new standees will appear in mid-2025. Pre-orders for the stands are immediately available on Animate's online storefront.

The newly revealed acrylic stands will be different from the first batch of 107 character stands revealed earlier in 2024. The new batch will mostly feature the existing title characters in two different poses, with more variations based on the lower and upper-class attires.

There will be 272 new stands in this batch. The prices for individual stands will range between 1,760~2,750 yen (~$11.70~18.30). However, if one wants to purchase all of those 272 stands, they will have to spend a grand total of 572,440 yen (~$3,810).

The companies will also restock the acrylic character and background stands from the first batch. When combined with the new second batch, there will be a total of 379 unique character stands with 15 backgrounds available.

These items will be based on Atlus and Vanillaware's strategy RPG that has been available worldwide on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X. Atlus announced that it has sold over 1 million units of the game as of September 2024.

Animate will close the pre-order window for the new batch of Unicorn Overlord character and background acrylic stands on January 15, 2025. The company will start delivering the goods in mid-June 2025.

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Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 9:30 AM
    

Hololive Houshou Marine scale figure by Coco

A new 1/7 scale figure featuring the Hololive Vtuber Houshou Marine will appear courtesy of Design Coco. The studio has opened pre-orders for the figure on its Coco Store website. The Vtuber's figure is slated for release in December 2025.

The scale figure will have a total height of around 201 mm (7.91 inches)—measured from the treasure chest base to the top of Marine's pirate hat. However, the owner will also be able to remove the hat from her head optionally.

The figure will have a price tag of ¥27,500, which already includes Japanese tax but still excludes shipping costs. Coco Store also allows people outside Japan to place orders via its official global shipping partner Buyee at around $193.

Here are the images comparing the figure with the original illustrations by Houshou Marine's character designer Akasa Ai:

Houshou Marine is one of the most popular Vtubers from Hololive Production. She became the first Japanese Vtuber in the group to surpass 3 million YouTube subscribers in January 2024. As of early December 2024, that number has increased to 3.61 million. That puts her up to second place overall after Hololive English's Gawr Gura.

Coco Store will close the pre-order window for its 1/7 scale figure of Houshou Marine on January 7, 2025, for the early bird sticker bonus, or March 13, 2025, for the overall figure. It will formally release the figure in December 2025.

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Siliconera Monday, December 2, 2024 9:00 AM
    

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Gashapon capsule toys

Nintendo has revealed that it is working with Bandai to produce and sell Gashapon capsule magnet toys themed after The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The former has also put the toys up for sale in its physical stores across Japan.

The official Japanese name for the new capsule toy collection is "Zonau Gear Magnet." It thus refers to the Zonai Devices that appeared in the Tears of the Kingdom game. The above image shows the following items from left to right: Portable Pot, Fan, Rocket, Flame Emitter, Big Wheel, and Beam Emitter. Each magnet toy will also come encased in special capsules engraved with Zonai crests.

Nintendo is releasing the capsule toys in its physical stores in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. The items are also available at Nintendo's temporary pop-up store on the sixth floor of Kanazawa Forus. The latter will remain open until December 29, 2024.

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom magnet capsule toys are immediately available for purchase in the Kanazawa Forus pop-up store and Nintendo's official physical stores in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka in limited numbers. The toys will also be available via Bandai's Gashapon vending machines later in the Spring season of 2025.

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