GamersHeroes Monday, December 9, 2024 2:37 PM A free update to all Warhammer: Vermintide 2 owners, The Forsaken Temple is now available. The post Warhammer: Vermintide 2 Free Update "The Forsaken Temple" Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, December 9, 2024 1:58 PM Straight from the source, see what's to come in Bandai Namco's TEKKEN 8 this winter and as a part of Season 2. The post TEKKEN 8 Winter Update and Season 2 Teased appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, December 9, 2024 1:48 PM From December 12 through January 9, all those that dive into Throne and Liberty will be able to check out the limited-time Startree Solstice event. The post Throne and Liberty Startree Solstice Event Beginning December 12 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, December 9, 2024 11:01 AM Co-developed by LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS and KRAFTON, Inc., PUBG Mobile is running a collaboration with Warner Bros. Pictures to celebrate the release of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim. The post PUBG Mobile x The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Collaboration Now Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, December 9, 2024 10:27 AM The latest character trailer for TAMSOFT and Bandai Namco's BLEACH Rebirth of Souls puts the spotlight on Sosuke Aizen. The post BLEACH Rebirth of Souls Sosuke Aizen Character Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, December 9, 2024 3:33 PM  Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is about to head into season 4, and the players who remain are relieved to see that the newest character joining the multiverse fray is Deathstroke, and that he actually looks cool. Whether he'll arrive solo or alongside the live-service game's promised offline mode remains to be… |
Kotaku Monday, December 9, 2024 3:20 PM  Marvel Rivals launched last week, and as fans are flocking to the game in droves, they're also figuring out who their favorite and least favorite characters are on the hero shooter's roster. Right now, the game feels like it's in the pre-patch state of just being a real chaotic shooter that hasn't yet been sanded down… |
Kotaku Monday, December 9, 2024 1:30 PM  Secret Level, Amazon's stunningly animated video game anthology tribute, is either a gorgeous, impactful vehicle through which some short stories are told or a soulless piece of capital C Content, depending on which episode you're watching. |
Kotaku Monday, December 9, 2024 1:15 PM  Colin Farrell didn't walk around with a limp and a prosthetic face for nothing. In a sign that even a broken clock is right every so often, a few of the best projects from Marvel, DC Studios, and the Dune universe snagged illusive Golden Globe nominations. |
Kotaku Monday, December 9, 2024 1:00 PM  Marvel Rivals features a stacked cast of voice actors to go with its large roster of superheroes and villains. The recently released Overwatch-inspired hero shooter also features more than a few voice actors you may recognize from other games, movies, and TV. |
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Kotaku Monday, December 9, 2024 10:55 AM  Diablo-like Path Of Exile 2 is finally out in Early Access and taking over the charts, breaking records on Steam even as its servers buckle under the weight of its long-anticipated debut. And the team behind the action-RPG has wasted no time bringing some of its more OP builds to heel with a series of hotfixes aimed… |
Kotaku Monday, December 9, 2024 10:30 AM  Indiana Jones has a lot of knowledge about the ancient world, documenting everything he discovers by putting it in his Journal. He would be lost without it, and his Journal would be nothing without all the maps and notes you'll find in The Great Circle. When he's wandering the halls of Marshall College, here are the… |
Kotaku Monday, December 9, 2024 10:30 AM  Indiana Jones is known for a few things. The hat. The whip. Archaeology. But one of the things he's best known for is punching fascists (Nazi, or otherwise). |
Kotaku Monday, December 9, 2024 9:30 AM  Marvel Rivals is the hottest new thing in the realm of hero shooters. And, it has launched with over 30 popular characters from the Marvel universe. While it's important to spend time trying out every character to find one that works best for you, they all have different skill ceilings to consider. So, if you're new… |
Kotaku Monday, December 9, 2024 9:20 AM  Pokémon TCG Pocket has a very odd pattern to its "events"—there appear to be weeks when the game falls fallow with nothing extra to do, then three special challenges will happen at the same time. That's happening again today, as the Genetic Apex SP Emblem Event 1 launches, joining the ongoing Venusaur Drop Event and… |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 1:59 PM  Poor old Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League - despite having a few decent live service ingredients, it just couldn't catch a break. Heck, even Concord stole its crown as the biggest videogame flop of 2024. Given how poorly Warner Bros. talked about the project in recent investor briefings, and the fact that no new content roadmaps for year two of the game have been revealed yet, the writing has been on the wall for a while, but Rocksteady has today confirmed the inevitable - Season 4 will be Suicide Squad KTJL's last. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League system requirements, Suicide Squad Kill the Justice review, Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League builds |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 1:10 PM  While Atomic Heart may not go down in history as one of the greatest open-world shooters ever, it could certainly go down as one of the strangest. There's a lot to appreciate and enjoy in Atomic Heart, and its eccentric storyline, alt-history setting, and out-there character design help set it apart from the crowd. It's already doubled down on the weirdness with two DLC expansions, and now it's gearing up for a third. Enchantment Under the Sea is its name, and it sends you beneath the waves to a BioShock-style underwater world. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Atomic Heart weapons, Atomic Heart bosses, Atomic Heart review |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 12:34 PM  What are the best Marvel Rivals skins? Marvel and NetEase is continually building out the spandex-filled wardrobes of Rivals' vibrant cast of heroes and villains, to the point where choosing which skin to go for next can be a dizzying task. Fortunately, we're here to help. Marvel Rivals skins and their associated bundle can set you back a pretty Unit, so having that extra affirmation that your costume of choice is a banger can help strip away any post-purchase regrets. Whether your fave Marvel Rivals characters sit atop the Marvel Rivals tier list doesn't matter, what's important is that you're slaying in looks in the FPS game, even if you're not slaying on the scoreboard. Continue reading The 16 best Marvel Rivals skins MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 12:33 PM  It has taken a while, but MSI has finally fully unveiled its new flagship gaming handheld and Steam Deck rival, the MSI Claw 8 AI+, months after first teasing the new device. Not only that, but it has also revealed a surprise second new option, the Claw 7 AI+, which offers the same performance but in a smaller package. Over six months since we got our MSI Claw 8 AI+ first look, following the initial reveal of the new device, and three months since our MSI Claw 8 AI+ hands on experience, MSI has stopped the teasing and announced its new best handheld gaming PC contender as available now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: MSI Z370 Gaming Pro Carbon AC review, MSI GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X Trio review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 12:29 PM  If you're on the hunt for the ultimate first person shooter gaming monitor, this rumored new Viewsonic 520Hz OLED gaming monitor might be the display to add to the top of your list. If the rumors are true, it would be the world's first to combine such a fast refresh rate with a 2,560 x 1,440 resolution on an OLED panel. This combination of features is sure to lead to an incredible experience for all manner of games but will be particularly beneficial for first-person shooters of the style where long draw distances and graphical detail are important. That means Call of Duty Warzone and Delta Force players could find this new Viewsonic display to be the best gaming monitor for their needs. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 12:23 PM  What are the Path of Exile 2 classes? The class you pick in Path of Exile 2 will define how you play the game. Some classes are glass cannons that opt to attack foes from a distance, while others are hulking tanks that thrive on the frontlines. While 12 classes are confirmed for the full Path of Exile 2 release date, there are only six PoE 2 classes available right now: Ranger, Witch, Warrior, Monk, Sorceress, and Mercenary. We've got a full overview of the weapons, combat style, and attributes of each one, to bring you the best one to pick for your playstyle and prior experience with the RPG game series. Continue reading Best Path of Exile 2 classes ranked MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 12:19 PM  What are the best fantasy games? There's nothing quite like escaping into another world, immersing yourself in its history and people, and getting to grips with your new virtual life. Fantasy games are especially good at offering these sorts of experiences, but the genre is so packed with great adventures that it can be hard to pinpoint where exactly to place your attention. We've put together this list of the best fantasy games on PC so you'll know where to hitch your horse, so to speak. As always, we want to highlight a varied selection of the best PC games, from mammoth RPGs to 2D action platformers. Whether you're looking to slay some dragons in a sprawling open world or try something a little off the beaten path, we've got you covered with our list of the best fantasy games on PC. Here are the best fantasy games to play now. Continue reading The best fantasy games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 11:50 AM  What are the best Minecraft house ideas? Here, you'll find some of the best Minecraft houses to inspire your next creation. There are so many themes and materials at your disposal in 1.21, so we've dug deep into the Minecraft house designs available to set you on your way to creating your dream home. As you play one of the best PC games of the decade, whether you're an adventurer, builder, or redstone engineer, you still want a nice, cozy home to go back to at the end of a busy day. While constructing your perfect Minecraft house is a time-consuming venture, nothing beats that feeling of returning to the safety of your home in the survival game, pockets full of treasures from a day of exploring. Whether or not you boost the look of your builds with Minecraft shaders or texture packs, these Minecraft house designs will look stylish in any world. Continue reading 67 cool Minecraft house ideas for 1.21 and beyond MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 11:40 AM  December 9, 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. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links December 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 11:38 AM  A curious new AMD gaming handheld has just launched from Chinese manufacturer GPD, which enables you to hook up an external GPU. The new GPD Win Max 2 2025 is more than just a typical handheld too, with a two-in-one design that includes a bigger touchscreen display, integrated keyboard, and gamepad controls - it feels more like a mini gaming laptop. Unusual design or not, don't dismiss this new GPD handheld, because it has a few tricks up its sleeve. The new Strix Point AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU it uses gives it a competitive edge against some of the best handheld gaming PCs you can currently buy, and as earlier HX 370 benchmarks show, it could stamp over any Intel-powered alternatives right now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 11:37 AM  Rainbow Six Siege was originally a tricky proposition. Between Battlefield, Call of Duty, and Counter-Strike, back in 2015, it felt like online shooters were driven more by outright aggression and pace than by tactics and teamwork. Ubisoft was trying to take the mechanics of slow-burn, single-player FPS classics like SWAT 4, Ghost Recon, and of course the R6 series itself, and make them work in competitive multiplayer. It wasn't easy, but nine years and dozens of seasons later, the studio has clearly made Siege's mix of brains and brawn into a success. XDefiant might be closing down, but with Year 9 Season 4 and Operation Collision Point underway, Rainbow Six Siege is as strong as ever, and now you can play it for the low, low price of zero dollars. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best Rainbow Six Siege operators, Play Rainbow Six Siege |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 11:35 AM  The Intel Arc Battlemage launch is mere days away, as Intel's new range of graphics cards looks to sneak out before the holiday season. Ahead of that official unveiling, though, some new Intel GPU test results have made their way online, revealing some aspects of the expected performance of the Intel Arc B580. The new Intel GPUs aren't expected to battle for top places in our best graphics card guide, but with competitive Battlemage prices the company's new options could really shake up the graphics card market ahead of AMD and Nvidia's new card launches early next year. Moreover, there's potential for them to make for great holiday season upgrades for gamers on a budget, if gaming performance proves to be as promising as this new leak. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Core i5 14600K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 11:43 AM  If you're on the lookout for a new survival game to try, then I recommend Forever Skies. With a sci-fi and post-apocalyptic world reminiscent of Fallout and a gameplay loop akin to a skybound version of Subnautica, Forever Skies has been quietly getting better since its 2023 launch. Now, the team at Far From Home has finally added fully functional co-op alongside a huge update. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best open-world games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 11:50 AM  What are the best dragon games? Since long before the days of DnD, and before Tolkien became the poster boy of fantasy, dragons have been the most fearsome and majestic creatures of myth. Usually, they breathe fire and hoard gold, and can be a faithful companion or a fierce enemy. PC games, and the best RPG games in particular, are naturally swarming with dragons and dragon-like creatures, both as friends and foes. We've collected some of the best dragon games on PC, like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim where you can encounter, battle, or befriend a dragon, including entries from multiplayer games or MMORPGs if you're into a more cooperative adventure. Continue reading The best dragon games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Skyrim mods, Elder Scrolls 6 release date, Games like Skyrim |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 11:25 AM  Diablo 4, Path of Exile 2, Last Epoch: every ARPG is defined by its loot. Good gear is the difference between life and death - a single item can absolutely break your build, or cast it straight down to the bottom of the tier list. But, how do you sort through all of that stuff when the game keeps throwing it at you? You graduate from gray items to blue to yellow to orange, but that doesn't mean lesser tier gear stops spawning. If you're me and you have a tremor, it's easy to randomly pick up the wrong thing, but this new Path of Exile 2 filter will make life a whole lot easier. Continue reading A Path of Exile 2 filter is here already, and it's a game-changer MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 11:23 AM  Is Marvel Rivals Steam Deck compatible Even though this game has now been released, NetEase has yet to secure Steam Deck compatibility, even for a playable certification, with the issue being related to the Linux-based SteamOS. Despite being the best handheld gaming PC, the Steam Deck still struggles to run certain games. Most of these issues arise when a game is always online, and requires the presence of an anti-cheat system that doesn't work with Linux. Even if the Marvel Rivals system requirements suggest the game should run just fine on the Steam Deck's hardware, its multiplayer focus is the downfall, for now. Continue reading Is Marvel Rivals Steam Deck compatible? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 11:17 AM  Blue Protocol is back from the dead - kind of. After Bandai Namco Online announced that the MMORPG would be closing down in 2025, and the Amazon-published western release was canceled at the same time, another game set within the same IP is gearing up for launch. So while Blue Protocol might remain a distant memory, the upcoming Star Resonance will at least provide some much-needed solace. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best anime games, Best MMORPGs, Blue Protocol release date |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 11:15 AM  What are the best Marvel Rivals settings for PC? Getting great performance out of Marvel Rivals on PC is a simple task, thanks to this game's comprehensive graphical settings menus, as well as its use of an art style that lends itself well to performing on older gaming PCs. The Marvel Rivals system requirements show a considerable gap between the minimum and recommended hardware, but both tiers still involve modest hardware from a good few years ago. Even if you want to run the game at its recommended settings, you won't need the very best graphics card to get it running at a solid 60fps frame rate at 1080p or 1440p. Continue reading Best Marvel Rivals settings for max fps MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 11:03 AM  What are the Path of Exile 2 ascendancies? If you're already spending skills, but want to know at what point in the campaign you can build your character out into a specific subclass, here's everything you need to know about ascendancy and Ascension Trials. Each Path of Exile 2 class has access to three ascendancies, though only two are available during the early access build. PoE 2 ascension essentially gives you access to a subclass, allowing you to specialize in certain builds and further develop your character. There are currently six classes available in the early access RPG game, but a further six classes will be added on the full Path of Exile 2 release date in 2025. Continue reading Path of Exile 2 ascension explained - all PoE 2 ascendancies MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 10:49 AM  What are the Marvel Rivals system requirements? Marvel Rivals is quite simple to run, much like other hero shooters on the market. Better yet, even older laptops and desktop gaming PCs should have no issues getting the game running at a decent frame rate. You won't need to buy the very best graphics card to meet the Marvel Rivals system requirements on PC, and good performance isn't difficult to attain. In fact, you can get the game running on an aging Intel Core i5 6600K with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, a GPU that's now over eight years old. Continue reading Marvel Rivals system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 10:38 AM  What are the best Minecraft seeds for 1.21? In essence, seeds are codes that Minecraft uses to generate worlds for you. With the right seed, you can live your every fantasy in this amazing game, like easy-access strongholds for speedrunning, beautiful landscapes for building, or rare structures for looting. Given the infinite nature of Minecraft seeds, we've scoured the internet and tested our own to find the coolest and most demanded seeds. You can leave your world generation completely up to fate, but if you're unlucky, you could spend hours looking for a Minecraft village, an ancient city, desert temples, or whatever else you want to experience in the sandbox game. So that you don't waste time exploring a bad seed, we've built this comprehensive list of 58 cool Minecraft seeds. Unless otherwise stated, these seeds work for Minecraft Java version 1.21, so make sure your Minecraft launcher is set up for version 1.21 before heading into the game, or you may get different results. You can use these seeds in Bedrock edition thanks to parity, but some structures may differ. Continue reading The 58 best Minecraft seeds for 1.21 December 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 10:33 AM  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. With the Path of Exile 2 release date finally here, we're going to break down the PoE 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. We've also got more tips over in our dedicated PoE 2 builds guide. Continue reading Path of Exile 2 Witch build and class guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 10:28 AM  At times like this, I cast my mind back to Counter-Strike Global Offensive. For months, alongside the rest of the fanbase for Valve's FPS, I was keeping a close eye on the backend of Steam, tracking every single update, tweak, and new data depot. The cynical part of me said it was all just nothing. The (admittedly much smaller) hopeful part of me wanted to believe. And lo and behold, after all that tinfoil-hat speculation, eventually, Counter-Strike 2 was confirmed - sometimes, the most optimistic theories are true. Days Gone 2 might never happen. The open-world survival game may be doomed to the annals of overlooked, underloved cult hits. But with The Game Awards about to start, some mysterious updates on Steam could - just could - point to a Days Gone remaster. |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 10:08 AM  What are the best multiplayer games? Intricate gameplay and glistening visuals only go so far; humans often provide the biggest surprises with schemes that transform even the most average game into an unforgettable experience you'll be talking about until the end of time. Fast and frantic or tense and calculated, the best multiplayer games come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's vying for control of the payload in an FPS game or fighting for survival in a co-op game with your friends, these experiences wouldn't be the same without a bunch of real people. We've curated a list of the best PC games with multiplayer functionality so you can go around killing, maiming, or, occasionally, helping random people on the internet. Continue reading The best multiplayer games to play with friends 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, December 9, 2024 10:59 AM  What are the Path of Exile 2 quests? While there are more missions to come as PoE 2 continues its journey through early access, the current quest list gives you an indication of how much progress you've made and how much of the story is still to come. Once you have a good idea of what Path of Exile 2 quests await you, check out the best Path of Exile 2 builds to complete them with ease. As you make your way through all the PoE 2 quests, you may want to look at every Path of Exile 2 ascendancy to understand how you can take your character from strength to strength. For now, let's take a closer look at all the Path of Exile 2 main quests currently on offer. Continue reading Path of Exile 2 quest list - all main and side missions MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 9, 2024 12:25 PM  Indiana Jones and the Great Circle isn't just good. It's excellent. If you're excited about playing the game on launch day (or beyond) and want to get the best deal possible, then look no further. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, December 9, 2024 11:06 AM  Fancy taking the piss out of video games? Here you go, a fun little tool you can run in your browser easily lets you rewrite famous game quotes. The Death Generator offers a gallery full of (mostly) retro games and a simple text box that will replicate the exact font used by those games, all so you can make the little shopkeeper in Zelda say rude words, or entirely rewrite the pre-mission dossiers of Goldeneye 007. There's a lot more than that though. I've done a bunch, come see what I mean and have a go yourself. |
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Siliconera Monday, December 9, 2024 3:30 PM
ForCreators announced that NEXAS, an English Vtuber agency that wanted to "become a launchpad for 100, and eventually over 1,000 talents," will shut down on January 31, 2025. At time of writing, there were 60 active members from the Class Genesis, Class Nebulink, Class Yume, and Class Tensei generations.
ForCreators CEO Harry So cited financial issues as the reason for the NEXAS Vtuber agency shutting down. In the letter explaining the closure, So said, "However, despite our best efforts to explore new strategies and create opportunities within this industry, we recognize that we were unable to achieve the sustainable model we envisioned."
Those Vtubers tied to the company will have the opportunity to continue operating as independent performers. So's announcement said that each one will own the IP for their characters, avatars, and accounts. He also noted the company will spend the time leading up to the January 2025 closure assisting them in that endeavor.
Here is Harry So's full statement:
As for the active NEXAS English Vtubers, here's a list of all the performers who were still with the company and their social media accounts. If the performer shared a statement about the situation and their plans for the future after NEXAS, I've linked to that instead of their general account. In many cases, it seems the Vtubers intend to remain active after the company closes. A number appear to be on hiatus still, like Alvyn Asher and Cora Light, and haven't commented yet. A few will graduate like Momoko Nuihara and Nemuka Bels, though Nemuka will be returning to her past life identity.
The NEXAS English Vtuber agency's last day is January 31, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, December 9, 2024 3:00 PM
It's difficult to review entries in the Fitness Boxing line. It can come down to being about vibes sometimes. You need to spend at least a good two weeks with it, maybe more, and can't grind like you would in traditional games. Also, unless there's a set "theme" like Fitness Boxing: Fist of the North Star or Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku, some changes might not be immediately visible. That said, after spending time with Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer, I do think it is as solid an entry in the exercise game series as ever, with a few niceties that make it potentially more attractive than Fitness Boxing 2 or Zero to Dance Hero.
As with past entries, the main focus in Fitness Boxing 3 is to show up everyday for Daily Workout, in the hopes of also completing the Daily and Weekly Missions for personal satisfaction. You can select your trainer, with Bernardo, Evan, Guy, Lin, Monica, and Stella as options. You determine your focus. You can also visit the Lounge to check your progress and see if you're keeping up with your goals and continually playing. As this is a boxing-focused endeavor, it is only tracking your arms and fists to play, though naturally there will be some movement as you pivot, duck, and get into the swing of things. It will suggest the stance you should be using for each workout, as well as highlight how you should be moving your feet during the workout even though the application isn't tracking that data. Also, music is always a major focus in the series, so there are 30 songs to listen to as you "fight."
For the most part, this element of Fitness Boxing 3 doesn't feel all that different from past entries in the exercise game series. You're still primarily focusing on striking with your left and right arms, with indicators scrolling on two lines on the left and right sides of the screen. Said images are clearly labeled with arrows that are immediately visible via shape and color. Also, the trainer you chose and text appears to ensure you don't miss any instructions. So everything is clearly telegraphed, the workouts do feel like they make sense and are designed to help, and the UI choices make it fairly easy to keep up. The music is generally fine, though not as memorable as the soundtrack for Fitness Boxing feat. Hatsune Miku.
There are some additional elements that make it possible to work out in different ways than the traditional Daily Workout or Free Training that lets you pick a specific exercise and focus on that alone. The one I actually ended up using a bit is Sit Fit Boxing. It's basically traditional Fitness Boxing 3 sessions, only you do your workout while seated when playing the game. I found it handy when traveling, since I was concerned about possibly making noise for folks on the floor below me or rooms next to me while moving around. (Plus, let's be honest, the developers probably knew some of us were doing this already with other entries.) It just means some of the more movement-based actions, like drastic ducks, don't come up. I could also see this option being great for accessibility purposes.
Fitness Boxing 3 also incorporates two other modes that let you change how it works slightly. One is Mitt Drills. This removes the music and timing from the experience. Your chosen trainer will appear in front of you while wearing mitts on each hand. On the left side of the screen, you'll see two rows with kinds of punches you are expected to throw. You can take your time to put these in at your leisure, for a more gym-like experience. The other option is 2-Player Mode. That's a local multiplayer mode that involves either each person with one Joy-Con or two folks with two pairs of them. I didn't get to sample this with an actual extra person, but it seems like a fine enough concept when I "tested" it on my own.
I do think the Box and Bond element is sort of fun addition, even though I didn't feel like I really connected with any of the trainer characters in Fitness Boxing 3. The concept is as you exercise alongside them during the game, your relationship grows. Which makes sense, since you actually will likely spend at least 10-15 minutes per day with them. There are five of these for each person, and they're fine. I didn't feel the same affection for them as I would characters from other games, so it isn't like I'd be as excited about talking with them as I was about tea time with my Fire Emblem: Three Houses faves.
Fitness Boxing 3 is a totally fine exercise experience, and I would recommend it over the first or second mainline game. The exercises in it make sense and feel like they make a difference if you stick with it. There are some interesting options for when you feel like opting for something other than the straightforward Daily Workout. However, I will say people looking for something a little more fun or engaging would be better served going with the Hatsune Miku or Fist of the North Star entries.
Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer is available now for the Nintendo Switch, and a demo is on the eShop.
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Siliconera Monday, December 9, 2024 2:00 PM
When the Bleach Rebirth of Souls March 2025 release date was announced, we also learned that antagonist Sosuke Aizen would be a part of the playable roster of characters. Now, Bandai Namco shared a better look at what that means for us as players. The latest round of gameplay footage highlights some of the villain's moveset, as well as his both Awakening and Reawakening forms.
The gameplay video begins by showing the former Gotei 13 Squad 5 captain in the uniform he adopts after leaving his post. After he discusses strength, we see him use the Spiritual Pressure Move 1: El Escudo. This involves him using a guard gauge to raise a shield. The Hado 90: Kurohitsugi Spiritual Pressure Move 2 is a forward-slashing attack. His Awakening comes up at the 45 second mark, which includes spoilers for the Arrancar arcs of the story. This involves him using the power of the Hogyoku. At the 52 second mark, his Reawakening happens and we see the fourth phase of that fusion.
Here is the full Sosuke Aizen Bleach Rebirth of Souls trailer:
Given what we know, we can guess at the next Bleach Rebirth of Souls character trailer to appear. It should be a video highlighting what Shigekuni Genryusai Yamamoto is capable of when he steps into the ring in the fighting game.
Bleach Rebirth of Souls will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on March 21, 2025. The Bleach anime, including Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, are streaming on on Disney+ and Hulu. Viz Media handles the manga series outside of Japan.
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Siliconera Monday, December 9, 2024 1:30 PM
Square Enix announced another prominent Final Fantasy character is being featured in FFVII Ever Crisis, as Genesis Rhapsodos will both be in a wallpaper for the Home Screen. This is based on the Crisis Core version of the character, as he debuted in-game there in that story's fifth Chapter.
The official announcement confirmed that this FFVII Ever Crisis Genesis wallpaper will be one we need to earn by playing. It will be a Treasure Hunt Season 16 Season Pass reward. The image in question will pair Sephiroth with Genesis, with both characters' black wings spread out. Both are wearing their Crisis Core FFVII outfits.
Here's the official announcement, which also included an image of Genesis from the Crisis Core story.
So far, Genesis appeared in two Compilation of FFVII games prior to this Ever Crisis appearance, and those are Crisis Core and Dirge of Cerberus. In the former, he was a major character who initially appeared as an ally and friend to Angeal Hewley and Sephiroth. He was a member of SOLDIER alongside the two and was also one of its strongest characters. In Dirge of Cerberus, the character appeared at the end in a cameo.
The character isn't playable in FFVII Ever Crisis yet. However, it is possible we could see that happen in the near future. A younger version of Angeal is playable in the game's The First Soldier storyline.
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is available on PCs and mobile devices, and people can earn the Sephiroth and Genesis Crisis Core FFVII wallpaper through the Season 16 Treasure Hunt season pass until January 4, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, December 9, 2024 12:30 PM
Bandai Namco has revealed multiple merchandise lineups themed after the WonderSwan Color to celebrate the console's upcoming 25th anniversary. Just like the original WonderSwan's anniversary in March 2024, the items take on the shape of the legacy handheld console.
The first lineup comes from Bandai, the group's toy-focused subsidiary which also used to be the very company that released the console long before the merger happened in 2006. Bandai is gradually releasing miniature charms modeled after the console via Gashapon toy vending machines from the second week of December 2024. People can spend 300 yen to get a miniature console of a random color. Each package will also come with an insertable game cartridge, but it stops short of being actually bootable and playable.
Bandai is also working with General Sticker to release stickers modeled after the WonderSwan Color logo and console. Each sticker is available separately at 385 yen apiece, and there is also a complete 6-in-1 set that costs 2,310 yen. However, even though the general Rakuten storefront includes optional support for shipping outside Japan, none of the items in this lineup are available for overseas shipments.
The third and last lineup in this anniversary merchandise announcement is a collection of WonderSwan Color-themed apparel designs that people can request to be applied on T-shirts or hoodies of any color via Amazon Merch on Demand. The prices range from 2,800 yen for T-shirts to 4,800 yen for hoodies. However, just like the stickers above, the entire apparel lineup is only available to order exclusively from Japan.
Bandai originally released WonderSwan Color in Japan on December 9, 2000. The console added color support while retaining backward compatibility with monochromatic games from the original WonderSwan, in a similar fashion with the Nintendo's Game Boy Color to the original Game Boy.
Even though December 9, 2024, was technically the 24th anniversary of WonderSwan Color, Japanese companies like Bandai Namco tend to treat the following days as the 25th anniversary year until the product reaches its actual anniversary milestone on December 9, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, December 9, 2024 12:00 PM
Kairosoft released the PC version of Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story on Steam. The food outlet simulation game featuring characters from Doraemon and other works by Fujiko F. Fujio is available in not only Japanese but also English, Korean, Thai, and Chinese (Traditional and Simplified). People who have an account on the platform can purchase the game at a 10% discounted price of $17.99 until December 22, 2024.
The game features original story lore where Nobita and Doraemon decide to run a Japanese confectionery store to help its injured owner while receiving free Dorayaki cakes in return. Other than producing sweets and placing them on sales stands, the player can also place furniture themed after characters like Doraemon and Dorami, as well as side attractions like Gian's concert stage.
Kairosoft initially announced the crossover game in October 2023. The company released the game first on Nintendo Switch simultaneously worldwide on August 27, 2024. It also later published Android and iOS mobile versions in September 2024. The new addition of the PC version means that the game is now accessible on four different platforms.
Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story is now available on PCs via Steam. The game has also been available on Nintendo Switch, as well as Android and iOS mobile devices.
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Siliconera Monday, December 9, 2024 11:30 AM
Christmas is coming back to Final Fantasy XIV, as Square Enix revealed the dates and Santa Chocobo barding reward for the recurring FFXIV Starlight Celebration 2024 event. This year, the event runs between December 16-31, 2024.
The requirements to take part in the Starlight Celebration are the same as usual, so pretty much everyone can easily take part. You need to be at level 15. If you are, then head to Old Gridania once the event kicks off. You want to meet with Amh Garanjy at X:10.2, Y:9.4. The Miquote will be rather visible. Talking to her will kick off the "Reach for the Stalls" quest that lets you earn the Santa Chocobo barding, furnishings, and new Orchestrion Roll.
While the FFXIV Starlight Celebration Chocobo barding does make the bird look like Santa, it's actually called the Starlight Stalls Barding. It adds a red and white hat and cloak to your mount, with a bell with holly on it. There's also a basket with red berries and other festive items hanging around the Chocobo's neck, as well as a barrel on the back with a cup attached.
Here is the full list of rewards available to earn in this year's version of the event:
Here's how those look:
As usual, past Starlight Celebration items will appear in the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store or at vendors in-game. This will be how you could pick up items like the 2023 Unorthodox Saint's Santa Armor or 2022 Starlight Steed mount.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the FFXIV Starlight Celebration runs over Christmas between December 16-31, 2024.
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Siliconera Monday, December 9, 2024 11:00 AM
Hot on the heels of other Demon Slayer announcements, Aniplex, Sega, and Cyberconnect2 confirmed Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 will launch in 2025, and the game will include over 40 characters. The PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC will include both the full 20 fighters from the previous release, including DLC ones, but the announcement didn't note if this will include their alts like the Academy versions.
As with the original Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles, the second game will feature both a major Story Mode that acts like something of an action game with the fighting elements incorporated the traditional VS Mode arena fighter. While the first game covered the Unwavering Resolve and Mugen Train arcs of the anime and manga, the second will go through the Entertainment District, Swordsmith Village, and Hashira Training ones. This means the only part of the story not covered will be the Final Battle Arc.
Here's the first trailer for the game. It starts out by covering the Hashira that we'll see in the new installment. However, at about the 55 second mark, it shifts to showcase the Story Mode. We get to see story segments, as well as some of the Demons we'll get to face. VS Mode doesn't come up during the video at all.
As for new characters, Sega and Aniplex didn't reveal all of the newcomers who will round out the roster. The companies did say CyberConnect2 will include all of the nine Hashira, with Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji both named as newcomers in this installment.
Right now, the first game is actually on sale. Amazon has both the PS4 and the PS5 version for $29.99, rather than $59.99. The Switch and Xbox versions aren't as drastically reduced there, as Nintendo version is $46.41 and the Xbox one is $49.99.
Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles 2 will come to the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the game currently has a 2025 release window.
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Siliconera Monday, December 9, 2024 10:30 AM
A Demon Slayer crossover event will appear in select Japanese Phoenix Darts darts game machines. The company has announced that the crossover will start in Japan on December 23, 2024, then run until mid-March 2025.
This crossover will primarily feature character designs from the franchise's anime adaptation. A special Count Up game that features the anime character illustrations will be playable throughout the event period.
In addition, the company will have the Japanese voice actor Natsuki Hanae record score calls with Tanjiro Kamado's voice. Players who have registered an account on the Phoenix Darts app will be able to get digital in-game rewards by playing various kinds of darts games like Count Up, 501, and Cricket multiple times.
People can also get an early experience of the Demon Slayer crossover at The Final 2024 darts tournament, which will take place at Pacifico Yokohama on December 21-22, 2024. Everyone who participates in the tournament will receive an umbrella marker featuring a random Demon Slayer character. Those who visit the crossover event booth can also receive memorabilia like stickers and clear files.
The Demon Slayer crossover event will appear in Phoenix Darts online machines placed at various facilities across Japan from December 23, 2024, until March 19, 2025. The anime is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix, while Viz Media handles the manga outside Japan.
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Siliconera Monday, December 9, 2024 10:00 AM
As expected from the Demon Slayer anime showcases at CCXP 2024, there were announcements about adaptations, but this time it involved Aniplex, Crunchyroll, and ufotable revealing a new movie called Infinity Castle. It is an adaptation of another storyline that is part of the Final Battle Arc, and it will launch in 2025.
To go along with the reveal, there are actually two new Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie trailers. One of them is the standard trailer available worldwide, which features the Japanese voice acting. The other is Crunchyroll's reveal of the English dub for the film. Both of them are quite substantial videos that are over two minutes long. They start with Muzan explaining he's looking for permanence and the ability to remain a perfect immortal. We then see flashes of past Demon Slayer Corps characters and Hashira. From there, we see Tanjiro fighting alongside a number of the Hashira as they all move to attack Muzan at once.
Here's the video with Japanese voice acting and English subtitles.
And here is the trailer with the English dub.
There is a Demon Slayer film you can watch online right now. Crunchyroll has the Mugen Train movie on the service right now. This is the adaptation of the arc of the same name. The seven-episode anime adaptation of it is also available on the service.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle will appear in movie theaters worldwide in 2025. Past seasons of the anime are available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix. Viz Media handles physical copies of the manga outside Japan.
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Siliconera Monday, December 9, 2024 9:30 AM
Bandai Namco has published a list of guests who will appear at the Tales Of series' 30th-anniversary live stream. The company will broadcast the stream on YouTube on December 16, 2024.
Three Japanese voice actors will appear as guests in the 30th-anniversary stream to accompany the current Tales Of series producer Yusuke Tomizawa. They will be Ryohei Kimura, Masaya Onosaka, and Junko Iwao. These voice actors have respectively performed roles as Sorey in Tales of Zestiria, Zelos Wilder in Tales of Symphonia, and Mint Adenade in Tales of Phantasia.
Earlier in December 2024, Bandai Namco teased that this stream will include announcements of new projects to help celebrate the anniversary, which it counted from the inaugural release of Tales of Phantasia for Super Famicom (SNES) in Japan in December 1995.
While the announcements will mostly feature new merchandise and events like the Tales of Festival 2025, the company also confirmed that it will gradually release remasters of prior games on more current platforms as part of the anniversary celebrations. Tales of Graces f Remastered, which is slated for release on the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on January 17, 2024, is one such example. The remaster's producer Yuki Ishikawa has also expressed interest in following up with Tales of the Abyss afterward.
The Tales Of series' 30th-anniversary live stream will be broadcast on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 7 PM JST (5 AM ET).
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