Kotaku Thursday, January 16, 2025 9:00 AM  The Punisher is a playable hero in NetEase's mega-successful Overwatch clone, Marvel Rivals. He might be the most basic character in the game and is one of the first characters you play as in the tutorial. He's also maybe my favorite hero to play as, and I'm sorry to everyone I've killed as Punisher. I'm so sorry. |
Kotaku Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:40 AM  Nintendo just announced the Switch 2 this morning. It's got a bigger screen, magnetic joy-cons, and can play all your old Switch games through backward compatibility. It also looks like a new Mario Kart is launching alongside the system, and if you want to play it and possibly other games coming to the Switch 2,… |
Kotaku Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:30 AM  After months of fan speculation and an outpouring of alleged leaks, we got to gaze upon the actual Switch 2. Nintendo announced the new gaming console with a short YouTube video showcasing the new hardware, which includes magnetic Joy-Con controllers, a bigger screen, and backwards compatibility with original Switch… |
Kotaku Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:30 AM  Alongside finally revealing the Switch 2, Nintendo has given a date for a new Nintendo Direct, due on April 2 this year, which will presumably provide a far more detailed breakdown of the new console, and perhaps reveal a bunch of release titles that'll accompany the machine. |
Kotaku Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:19 AM  Hello, good morning. If you missed it, Nintendo finally revealed the Switch 2 after months of leaks and teases. It's coming out this year, has a bigger screen, magnetic joy-con controllers, and can play the original Switch's games through backwards compatibility. Also, Nintendo may have nonchalantly announced a new Mar… |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 9:31 AM  A new report has revealed that the PC industry sold over 250 million GPUs in 2024. That's not just discrete gaming graphics cards, but also GPUs for servers and workstations, as well as integrated GPUs, with the entire market growing 6% year-on-year. With PC gaming exploding in numerous ways, including the race to make the best gaming handheld, the presence of GPUs is expanding all over the place. New chips such as the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme found in the Asus ROG Ally house a full GPU in an all-in-one chip with the CPU cores, and that's in addition to the best graphics card models for gaming. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 9:10 AM  January 16, 2025: We checked for the latest GTA 6 release date news. When is GTA 6 coming out? Given how many years it takes to create open worlds of the same caliber as GTA 5, it's no surprise that Rockstar Games has already spent years developing GTA 6. Rockstar prefers to keep its secrets close to its chest until close to the end of development, but Take-Two has now confirmed when exactly we can expect it to arrive. The Grand Theft Auto 6 release date has certainly been a long time coming. Early gameplay leaks of GTA 6 surfaced online last year, along with lines of source code and development footage for the open-world game. There's been plenty of rumors and speculation surrounding the release date since then, but we finally have confirmation of the GTA 6 launch window, story, and setting. Here's all the latest on the GTA 6 release date, including trailers and news, right here on PCGamesN. Continue reading GTA 6 release date window, trailers, and latest Rockstar Games news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, Best open-world games, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 9:01 AM  What are the best WoW addons? Blizzard's critically acclaimed MMORPG hides a lot of useful data it collects, and picking up a mod that offers a peek behind the curtain can be a literal game-changer when going up against deadly bosses. Of course, the best World of Warcraft addons aren't just aimed at avid raiders. Some are more focused on utility and freshening up MMO's geriatric UI, while others help track material nodes for those all-important professions. With so many options, it's tough to know which WoW addons are worth your time, especially following the WoW The War Within. We've dug deep and tracked down the best of the bunch for general, all-purpose use in one of the best PC games of all time. Each addon will make your World of Warcraft experience far more pleasant, whether you're a raider, tradesman, or simply keen to level up fast. Continue reading The best WoW addons January 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, WoW The War Within review, The best WoW addons |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 9:00 AM  The past 18 months have heralded a small renaissance for strategy games. Manor Lords takes the municipal organization of Cities Skylines and crosses it with Age of Empires' feudalism. Frostpunk 2 explodes the bleak survivalism of the original into a high-level political drama. Ara History Untold is a more flexible alternative to 4X traditions. Millennia is playful, eccentric - an attempt at ventilating the genre's stuffy historicism. All these games have particular qualities, but after several hours playing Civilization 7 it's hard to imagine that Firaxis and its decades-old series will ever face a serious challenge. If you have to choose one strategy game (and given the amount of learning they demand, and the time that they consume, you probably do), Civ 7, right now, feels like the only real choice. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Civilization 7 release date, Best strategy games, Best 4X games |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 9:05 AM  What are the best city building games? There's nothing more relaxing than sitting down for an afternoon of city building games. We've lost countless hours lining up buildings just how we like them or scrambling to save a population on the brink of collapse (okay, that bit's not so relaxing), and occasionally, we've purposefully brought about that collapse to see how our citizens would cope. Not very well, as it happens. Whether you're after a peaceful experience or want to wreak havoc as a god-like figure, our list of the best city building games offers something for every management game fan. Some of them are even on our best PC games list, so you know you're in for a treat, from hardcore colony builders with strict guidelines to welcoming games with stripped-back interfaces and fewer apocalyptic threats for genre newcomers. Continue reading The best city building games 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines 2 review, Cities Skylines 2 roads, Cities Skylines 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:52 AM  January 16, 2025 We checked for new codes, and removed any expired codes. What are the new Borderlands 3 codes? Gearbox's chaotic shooter has plenty to offer, but we can never say no to free loot. Redeem codes are released regularly and include keys to open loot chests, along with other trinkets to expand your arsenal further. Some Borderlands 3 codes are permanent fixtures, while others are only available for a limited time. We've collected all the latest codes so you never miss out. You can even redeem these codes in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands if you just can't get enough of the FPS game series. Now you're all set, gear up for new Borderlands 3 updates with the latest promo codes below. Continue reading Borderlands 3 codes and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Borderlands 3 Shift codes, Borderlands 3 legendary weapons, Play Borderlands 3 |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:48 AM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:47 AM  January 16, 2025: We've added the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls and tokens. 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 January 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:07 AM  Who are the Overwatch 2 characters? The sequel to Blizzard's hero-based FPS game features a mixture of returning characters and new faces. The current Overwatch 2 roster boasts 42 heroes, with the most recent addition being Hazard in Season 14. Unlike the first FPS game where all heroes were available to all players, you now have to unlock future Overwatch 2 heroes from the game's seasonal battle pass. The new characters are featured on the free track, but you need to reach rank 55 in the free PC game to unlock them. New Overwatch 2 heroes typically arrive every other season. Continue reading All Overwatch 2 characters and abilities detailed MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 7:54 AM  How do you use the Monster Hunter Wilds bow? The bow returns in Wilds, and is one of the Monster Hunter weapons that has received the biggest changes, making it more accessible to new players, that's if you're able to manage your stamina and you like mid to long range combat, with the occasional close-range monster dodge. The bow doesn't require any ammo management, making it a great option over similar Monster Hunter Wilds weapons such as the bowgun, but it does require you to keep an eye on your stamina as well as effectively manage a new trick arrow gauge. The best Monster Hunter Wilds bow build should see you switching between shot types and using your trick arrow gauge to land killer blows, let's take a look at how it works. Continue reading Monster Hunter Wilds bow overview - moveset and how to use MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds monsters, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds release date |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 7:52 AM  What are the best roguelike games? To retain their popularity for years after release, they must sport gameplay loops so enthralling that it's easy to keep coming back for more. The genre's popularity has erupted recently, offering varied and increasingly approachable experiences, to the point where a new, promising, and often hard-as-nails game now seems to land every other week. As there's such a deep well of the best roguelite and roguelike games to choose from, we're making it easier for you to find your next favorite with this list. You should expect to see a healthy mix of classics and newcomers among our picks. Given that we continue to see developers marry the genre up with new audiences to create novel hybrids, you're guaranteed to see some of the best PC games in multiple genres. We're also not splitting hairs over what's a roguelike and what's a roguelite here, so here's our pick of the best roguelike games on PC. Continue reading The best roguelike games and roguelites 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC Games, Cult of the Lamb beginners guide, How to get lumber and stone in Cult of the Lamb |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 7:38 AM  The First Descendant update 1.2.4 is here, bringing a wealth of additions to Nexon's free Steam looter shooter. Whether you're already playing The First Descendant Season 2 or not, this midseason update is a great time to return to action, packing in plenty of additional content to put your top builds to the test; another playable character; and a way to further upgrade some of the game's strongest weapons. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The First Descendant system requirements, The First Descendant characters, The First Descendant crossplay |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 7:32 AM  If you're quick, you could grab the Logitech G Pro X Superlight for a fantastically low price. It's a mouse that we see discounted fairly often, but it's now back to near-record lows on Amazon, with a huge $72 off its standard MSRP. This Logitech gaming mouse deal right now isn't one to miss out on, especially with a massive 45% saving to be had. This particular Logitech option has been a favorite for years, and although the Superlight 2 has usurped it on our best gaming mouse shortlist, it's still a superb option for modern gamers. It's comfortable, ultra lightweight, and with excellent performance and battery life. Continue reading Save $72 on this incredible Logitech gaming mouse, if you're quick MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Logitech G Pro Superlight 2, Logitech G Pro X TKL Lightspeed review, Best gaming mouse |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:07 AM  When is the Monster Hunter Wilds release date? Following the much-lauded migration 0f Monster Hunter onto PC in recent years, we're sharpening our blades in preparation for the next installment of Capcom's high-fantasy hunting RPG. We've already seen some of the big changes coming to the RPG game series with Monster Hunter Wilds, including unprecedented mount mobility and all-new mechanics. Thanks to the power of next-gen consoles, Wilds is shaping up to be a stunning open-world game, as Ken's Monster Hunter Wilds Gamescom preview can attest. Here's everything we know about the Monster Hunter Wilds release date and all the new features to expect, from combat to cooking. Continue reading Monster Hunter Wilds release date, trailers, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds monsters, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds release date |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 7:28 AM  What are the Plunderstorm rewards? It's time to break out your coveted pirate gear as the Plunderstorm game mode marks its return in 2025, introducing the limited-time battle royale game mode with a host of tweaks to improve upon last year's spectacle. Featuring 60 players on the battlefield, your goal is to be the last person standing as you fight in an epic battle for supremacy. You aren't just playing for glory in this battle royale game mode, there are also a host of WoW Plunderstorm rewards on offer, providing you with a range of exclusive outfits, weapons, and pets in the MMO game. Here's what you need to know about all the World of Warcraft Plunderstorm rewards, including how to earn Plunder and how much it'll cost you to purchase every exclusive item. Continue reading All Plunderstorm rewards and how to earn them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, WoW The War Within review, The best WoW addons |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 7:27 AM  When does Plunderstorm end? The World of Warcraft battle royale mode has finally returned in 2025, and if you want to jump into the action, there are a few things you need to know first. Plunderstorm is a limited-time game mode, meaning you only have a small window of time to get some matches in before it eventually leaves us once again. WoW Plunderstorm was introduced in 2024, with the first event taking place between March 19 and May 1 for a total of six weeks. It looks like this limited time MMO game mode only occurs once a year, so you're going to need to play it while it's still active if you want to get all the rewards. While you may be on your own when it comes to securing victories in World of Warcraft, we can let you know the Plunderstorm end date, as well as general tips on how to play this special game mode. Continue reading Plunderstorm end date and how to play MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, WoW The War Within review, The best WoW addons |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 7:25 AM  The survival game genre is suitably competitive. You've got The Long Dark, DayZ, Rust - in such a packed ecosystem, only the strongest can prevail. Back in 2014, The Forest dominated the survival world thanks to its intuitive base building and convincing first-person horror. In 2024, Sons of the Forest became a huge hit. Since then, however, enthusiasm for Endnight's sequel seems to have faded, and as it stands, the original Forest consistently gets more players on Steam than its younger sibling. But Sons of the Forest is far from finished. A gigantic new update is the perfect reason to once again get lost in the woods. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best horror games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 7:25 AM  What are the Arknights: Endfield system requirements? With the beloved Arknights world set to expand into the realm of PC gaming, fans of the game will be pleased to know the system requirements for Arknights: Endfield aren't too demanding. Those with older, lower-spec hardware should be able to fire up the new game. To play the Arknights: Endfield beta that kicks off today, you're not going to need the most powerful PC out there, even if you crank up the game's settings. While you're always going to fare better having one of the best graphics cards, an older card like the GTX 1060 will do the job for 1080p gaming. Listed below are the official system requirements noted for the Arknights: Endfield beta, so these could change for the full final game release. Continue reading Arknights: Endfield system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 6:59 AM  After having a modest official showing at CES 2025, AMD has said that it wants to give its upcoming RX 9070 gaming GPUs their time to shine and not get "washed under" the information overload of the world's biggest tech trade show. The GPUs were unveiled in Las Vegas at AMD's press conference but were shown very little fanfare and the company revealed very few details about the new cards. Meanwhile, even though AMD hasn't announced a release date for its next-generation graphics cards, we've already spotted RX 9070 XT cards on sale in some stores. We've also seen 9070 XT benchmark leaks and spotted plenty of 9070 XT cards on the CES show floor, but all without further official word from AMD. If the mid-ranged cards manage to get the pricing down right, they could quickly rise through the ranks of the best graphics cards, but AMD is playing its cards close to its chest so far. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 6:46 AM  There are two things I love in videogames: dark, dreary worlds and intense PvP action. While most of my nights are taken up grinding through League of Legends, when I'm not stomping fools on The Rift I'm plowing through Mephisto's hordes in Diablo 4 or wading through the Deep Roads in Dragon Age: Origins. Mysterious new multiplayer game Arkheron promises to be a blend of both of these, mixing frenetic PvP action with the dark fantasy feel of Diablo, and you can sign up to playtest it right now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fantasy games, Best multiplayer games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 6:34 AM  Path of Exile 2 patch notes have arrived as developer Grinding Gear Games unveils the first major update of 2025 following its return from break. PoE 2 update 0.1.1 is absolutely packed with quality-of-life features, buffs to equipment, and several major upgrades to the endgame. GGG also teases that one of the most-requested features is on the way, although it won't make its appearance yet - a specialized stash tab to hold all your endgame Waystones didn't quite make the cut, but will be introduced as soon as it's ready. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 5:59 AM  Looking for the best old games on PC? There are many perks to being a PC gamer, but we will save extolling them all for a day when we are feeling particularly inflammatory. For now, we will focus on just one: the best old games remain forever playable. Sometimes it takes a little more work, but it's a lot easier than digging through your parent's attic for an ancient console you think they still have. Yes, even on the highest-end multi-cored rigs with the latest X-Titan Turbo Hydra Fulcrum Mk.III GPU, you can still boot up veteran strategy games, majestic ancient RPG games, trusty ol' point-and-clicks, and other legendary games of yore. Below you will find a testament to those PC stalwarts like Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition that prove the best old games are truly timeless and deserve space on your SSD even to this day. Continue reading The best old games and PC classics to play 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best story games, Best old games |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 5:56 AM  Few companies are providing better value for money in the VR space than Meta. The Meta Quest line of VR headsets makes for an excellent blend of standalone and PC gaming in virtual reality, truly giving you the best of both worlds. With the Quest 2's high popularity, the Meta Quest 3S provides a true upgrade from the 2020 headset - and it's now available at a great price. Continue reading The Meta Quest 3S is an even better deal with this huge discount MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best VR games, Meta Quest 3 release date, Best VR headset |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 5:34 AM  What's the nastiest game you've ever played? The original Fallout has some seriously bloody death animations. The self healing in The Forest and Far Cry make your eyes water. And there are plenty of moments in GTA where you perhaps start to wonder whether all these videogames are good for you. But back in the day, if you wanted the hard stuff, you bought Doom. Inspired by id Software's greatest work, David Szymanski sparked the boomer shooter renaissance with Dusk. Now he's back with Butcher's Creek, a new and absolutely brutal FPS game that has shades of Condemned and Rockstar's Manhunt - and that's about to hit Steam. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best survival games, Best FPS games |
PCGamesN Thursday, January 16, 2025 5:23 AM  January 16, 2025: We've locked in and looked for new Muscle Legends codes. What are the latest Muscle Legends codes? You have a pretty clear objective in Muscle Legends; get jacked, and smash any person who stands in your way. Becoming yolked can be a time-consuming process, however, so we've dug around and found several Muscle Legends codes that will make the transformation a little less painful. The Roblox game, much like many others, offers free codes to its most dedicated players, gifting them currency to spend on getting bigger, and strength boosts to help them get... stronger. Here are all the currently active Muscle Legends codes to help you dominate the free PC game as a shredded monster. Look out, CBum. Continue reading Muscle Legends codes January 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 16, 2025 9:28 AM  Thousands of people who bought the "N95-grade" Razer Zephyr face mask during the Covid-19 pandemic are finally getting a refund for the dodgy mask, months after US agencies ordered a $1 million payout from the gaming hardware company. The Federal Trade Commission are sending out cheques as we speak. I don't know if I should be glad that a trading standards agency has done its job, or depressed that over 6,700 people thought this mask looked good enough to buy in the first place. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 16, 2025 4:10 AM  Last year's defining indie smash hit, Balatro? Not nominated for the IGF grand prize. Animal Well, which turned damn near every games journalist into a tiresome obsessive? Not nominated for anything. UFO 50, an impressive, important, big boy achievement snubbed by our own 2024 list? It did get a Grand Prize nomination. I don't disagree with any of the nominees or absences in this year's Independent Games Festival Awards, so I don't mention any of the above to stir up trouble. Instead I look at this list and think: wow, video games are more varied than ever, so much so that there's no longer a dominant cultural narrative even within the specific niche of indie gaming. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 16, 2025 3:40 AM  I adore A Short Hike, to the point that I've finished the uplifting, playful mountain ascent three times. When I tell this to people, one of the most common responses is: hey, you should play Lil Gator Game. I have played Lil Gator Game, and yep: it's good, too. A similarly knockabout outdoor adventure with a cast of vibrant characters. Now it's getting a new "game-sized" expansion called Lil Gator Game: In The Dark. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 16, 2025 3:19 AM  Lonely Mountain: Snow Riders was one of the best demos I played last year, because it felt so good to gracefully slide down its white-powdered mountains (and clumsily crash into a tree). It might have been one of the best games I played last year, who knows, but it was delayed into 2025. Now it's got a fixed release date again: January 21st. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 16, 2025 3:03 AM  Making a game about emotionally wayward 20-somethings in a band? You have my sympathies. Night In The Woods nailed the assignment so thoroughly, and is so beloved, that you're in for some tough comparisons. Afterlove EP has plenty going for it that makes it seem like it might be able to hold its own, however. It's set in the city of Jakarta, Indonesia, for one. It was conceived of by the creator of Coffee Talk, another beloved game, for another. It's now got a release date: February 14th. |
Siliconera Thursday, January 16, 2025 10:00 AM
If you're wondering if Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is Steam Deck verified, Square Enix came in with an important update confirming yes, it is, on January 16, 2025. There's also a brief trailer showing exactly how the JRPG looks if you play it on a Steam Deck. This should also mean we'll have no issue playing it on other handheld gaming PCs.
As a reminder, at first this wasn't an option. Back in December 2024, Square Enix noted that Final Fantasy VII Rebirth was not Steam Deck verified. When it did, it noted the team was working to change that and make it work. The goal was to ensure that would happen by launch.
Here's the official video that confirms yes, we can play Final Fantasy VII Rebirth on a Steam Deck. It shows footage from the very beginning of the game, during which we play through a flashback to when Cloud and Sephiroth visited Nibelheim, met Tifa and encountered the events that would turn Shinra's greatest hero into the game's villain. The video clip shows both cinematics and in-battle footage for about a minute.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will come to the PC on January 23, 2025, and the second FFVII remake game is immediately available on the PS5. The original FFVII Remake is on the PS4, PS5, and PC, and the third entry in the series is in development. FFVII Ever Crisis is also available worldwide on both the PC and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Thursday, January 16, 2025 9:30 AM
Koei Tecmo has revealed that it is working with multiple companies to release Dynasty Warriors Origins-branded instant noodles. The first one will be Chengdu-style Tantanmen instant noodles from Sanyo Foods' Sapporo Ichiban brand, which will be available in Japan on February 3, 2025.
The instant noodle cups will appear with four different lid designs, but the content inside will be the same nevertheless. The Wei, Wu, and Shu lids will feature the three playable companion characters from each respective faction. The fourth lid will instead show Lu Bu and Diaochan.
As a side note, while Chengdu-style Tantanmen will serve as the basis for the instant noodles, the city of Chengdu itself is not even actually featured in Dynasty Warriors Origins. This is because the series' main characters have yet to explore areas around the city by the time the game's coverage ends at the Battle of Chi Bi / Red Cliffs in 208 AD.
In a separate announcement, Koei Tecmo revealed that it is also simultaneously working on a separate merchandise collaboration project for Dynasty Warriors Origins with Ichiran Ramen. The company will reveal more details on the latter at a later time.
The Dynasty Warriors Origins-branded Chengdu Tantanmen instant noodles will be available for sale in Japan on Monday, February 3, 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, January 16, 2025 9:05 AM
My experiences with the Civilization series are more recent, tracing back to playing the mobile version of Civilization V, to the sci-fi Beyond Earth, before finally obsessing over Civilization VI with my family in multiplayer matches for hundreds of hours. This is one of the only strategy series I've enjoyed and my time with the Civilization VII preview build continued this trend, outside of frustrations with the new Age system.
To start, Civilization VII seems to be a stunning game so far, even on the Steam Deck. During my time going through it for the preview, it does not have the right update to work on Steam Deck the way it will at launch. That said, I was able to tinker with the title and found myself able to play it nonetheless. Surprisingly, it ran super well on the Steam Deck during my time with it. I encountered only one minor crash so far, while it looked and performed well. The level of detail is a noticeable improvement over the previous mainline entry in the series. There is so much to see on each individual tile in the world. From the soldiers standing atop pieces of farmland or how each building has its own intricate design, there is so much to appreciate about the beauty of the experience.
Better yet, the build I played also made it feel like Civilization VII could be one of the best in the series at easing players into the overall strategy experience. The general idea is to play as a certain famous person from history and rule over a civilization to win against the rival civilizations in the world. This is done through a number of victory methods, such as Culture, Science, and War. These methods all have their own style, such as researching various categories like Mathematics and building a Library on the Science side or going all-out conquest if you prefer to win via War. Thankfully, the tutorials worked quite well in the time I've spent with the game so far in two of the three Ages.
There are even aspects I feel like I understand better now than I did with the hundreds of hours I put into Civilization VII. For instance, each troop you have in your civilization has different functions. They can move around the map, attack others, or even fortify their defenses. I feel like I better understand more specific troops, like the Army Commander. The game makes it more clear the possibilities troops like this one have, such as gathering together other troops for army-sized invasion squads.
Civilization VII is also quite speedy for a tactical game in this genre. Sure, you can take a long time each turn to figure out what you want to do, but everything is silky smooth. Completing actions is near-instantaneous, and the game guides you well on what to do next. This even includes the best quest routes for your particular victory preference.
Perhaps my favorite feature are the neat little narrative moments that happen randomly. A scout may die on the battlefield. You get to choose how to remember them. The different options will involve different rewards and outcomes, which makes for a unique playthrough each time.
With all of that said, though, I feel like after spending time with the build that there is an elephant in the room with Civilization VII. The new Age system might end up being a problematic gameplay choice, and I was not a fan of at all in these early sessions. In past games, you had different eras and the like. In this game, there are distinct Ages.
For the purposes of this preview, I checked out the Age of Antiquity and Age of Exploration. The former takes place before recorded history. How it works is you pick a hero to play as and a civilization. I appreciate the openness this time around, with the possibility to choose between locations. For instance, Confucius doesn't have to pick Han China. He is able to pick other surrounding locales as well.
You then play through the Age you are in until it comes to an end. From there, it switches to the next Age, and you continue playing as the same leader. This is where the problem may lie. I feel like Ages felt a bit disconnected from one another in these early hours and experiences, unlike past games. You do play the multiple Ages in the same "match," but they are segmented off in an odd way.
What I like is you can switch your civilizations (within reason) depending on your location and leader. For instance, one could go from Rome to Spain between ages. The problem is how some elements don't make a lot of sense. While the rest of the game is clear cut and understandable, the Legacy and Ages seemed far from it. For one, there was a time my capital city changed between Ages to a different location. But I didn't get the option to make this decision.
I also found it unclear what exactly carried over from Age to Age during this early session. Some building types did and certain points did, but not everything. The whole system may end up being a bit redundant and awkward. In the past, changing eras was seamless and smooth. Here, my initial impression is that they were rough, heavily divided, and confusing.
I definitely need more time with the Civilization VII Ages system leading up to our proper review. But, for now, the new feature feels unnecessarily awkward and frustrating. Hopefully, it makes more sense as I come to understand its quirks in later matches. If you can look past this, though, I suspect Civilization VII could end up feeling like the fastest, most stunning, and welcoming game in the series yet.
Sid Meier's Civilization VII releases for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on February 11, 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, January 16, 2025 7:20 AM
Nintendo finally announced the Nintendo Switch 2 successor and announced it will hold a Direct and events dedicated to the new console that will follow the Switch. The trailer said the Direct will air on April 4, 2025. We can tune in to learn more about its capabilities and 2025 launch window.
Here's the official announcement from Nintendo, which appeared on YouTube. It first looked at the console and Joy-Cons before showing a Mario Kart game running on the system. It then confirmed compatibility with original Switch and Switch 2 games. The experiences part came up at the end.
Nintendo also noted you need a Nintendo Account to attend one of the "experiences" for the game. An early schedule for that also already appeared.
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It's been quite a while since we've heard about new games and an upcoming Switch successor from Nintendo. Typically, the company would go out of its way to make sure we were aware a system wouldn't be a part of a showcase. That happened with the August 2024 Indie World Showcase and Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase. The company made sure people knew the two, which aired one after another, only covered titles from independent developers and third parties.
There have been quite a few rumors about the next Nintendo console. For example, one that appeared in August 2024 said that the system would show up in Q2 2025. Allegedly, the company had also been showing it off to partners since 2023.
The new Nintendo Switch 2 console will show up for the first time in the next Nintendo Direct dedicated to the system on April 2, 2025, and the Switch OLED, Lite, and standard models are available now.
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