GamersHeroes Tuesday, February 4, 2025 10:11 PM Announced during today's Capcom Spotlight segment earlier today, Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny will enhance the classic entry in the time-honored series when it launces for PC and consoles later this year. The post Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny Remaster Coming Later This Year appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, February 4, 2025 8:37 PM Giving players a chance to pull out their inner Marie Kondo, ZoZo Studio's aptly-titled Roadside Egg Stand will give players the chance to spread joy across scenic small-town roads when it launches for Steam later this year. The post Cozy Idle Game Roadside Egg Stand Launching This Year appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, February 4, 2025 7:41 PM The latest title from the creators of Contrast and We Happy Few, Compulsion Games and Xbox Game Studios' South of Midnight sets out to showcase its spellbinding world with its new stop-motion trailer. The post South of Midnight Stop Motion Video Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, February 4, 2025 5:30 PM Packed with eight iconic fighting games, Capcom Fighting Collection 2 is set to release on May 16. The post Capcom Fighting Collection 2 Launching May 16 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, February 4, 2025 5:20 PM  Are you prepared to watch the Eagles snatch defeat from the jaws of victory this weekend? I am not, but destiny may have other plans. Either way, Philadelphia will be a mess. Schools are already opening late the day after the Super Bowl, a perfect time to relive the glory of Saquon Barkley somehow mustering over 150… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 4, 2025 7:07 PM  Times are hard and stressful right now. Everyone needs a release at some point. Something to take a load off. For some, that might be the escapism of Baldur's Gate 3, for others the tension of Resident Evil 8. For more than may care to admit it, the true catharsis comes from making an absolute mess, and that's where Wreckfest 2 comes in. Luckily, you can get behind the wheel very soon indeed. Continue reading Destructive racing game Wreckfest 2 locks in PC early access date MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best multiplayer games, Best racing games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 4, 2025 6:54 PM  There have been some truly outstanding samurai games over the years, and 2025 is already braced for Ghost of Yotei and Assassin's Creed Shadows to make their mark on the genre. However, a 23-year-old classic might be about to school them both. While we wait for Capcom to release Onimusha Way of the Sword next year, its reboot of the iconic samurai series, it's going to bless us with a remaster of the Resident Evil-like Onimusha 2, which will be out later this year. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best samurai games, Onimusha Way of the Sword release date estimate |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 4, 2025 8:09 PM  Soon, you'll be back in the Forbidden Lands, in search of the biggest, baddest creature you can tackle. Monster Hunter Wilds is getting closer and closer, and Capcom has finally revealed more creatures we'll face when players jump into the upcoming second beta test, in addition to a wealth of pre-order bonuses if you've been thinking about putting your money down before the full release. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds monsters, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, February 4, 2025 5:34 PM  Destiny 2's third and final Episode of its experimental year between its old Light and Darkness saga and its new Frontiers era has just arrived. Heresy, which revives old foe Oryx and could see us face fellow Hive god Xivu Arath at some point, is the last chance for Bungie to tie up loose ends before its new saga - and win back some players after a difficult spell post-Final Shape. While there's plenty to get stuck into in today's Heresy update, dataminers have been digging a little deeper, and they've uncovered a major hint that we could be hearing more about Marathon, Bungie's upcoming extraction shooter, soon. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 The Final Shape review, Destiny 2 builds |
Siliconera Tuesday, February 4, 2025 8:00 PM
Monolith Soft shared more details about the new Hraesvelg Skell that will appear in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition. Additionally, Nintendo introduced Tatsu, the Nopon companion of the protagonist and the members of BLADE.
The Hraesvelg series is a new type of Skell developed by the Grenada Galactic Group (or Grenada GG.) Unlike regular mass-produced Skells, the mechs in the Hraesvelg series can't change their equipment. To make up for this limitation, the are armed with special and unique equipment.
The image Monolith Soft shared through social media shows such unique features, such as the ability to turn into a jet when in flight mode, which was previously shown in the second trailer for the game that appeared back in early January 2025. The trailer also showcased the pilot of one such Hraesvelg units.
You can take a better look at the Hraesvelg Skell in Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition here:
Meanwhile, Tatsu is a Nopon native to the planet of Mira where the game takes place. He meets the protagonist early on in the game after being freed from captivity, where he was being mistaken by food. After this, Tatsu accompanies the protagonist and his allies throughout the game.
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition will come to the Nintendo Switch on March 20, 2025. The original version of the game also appeared on the Wii U.
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Siliconera Tuesday, February 4, 2025 7:30 PM
Koikeya officially announced its new collaboration with Final Fantasy XIV to bring Don Tacos tortilla chips inspired by the latest Dawntrail expansion. The collaboration also aims to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Don Tacos tortilla chips.
The new Koikeya collaboration features 6 different Don Tacos bag designs as well as 3 flavors, one of them inspired by the MMORPG. Two designs are reserved for the original Chili Tacos and Nacho Cheese flavors, with each having one. Meanwhile, the remaining four designs belong to the "Tural De Tacos" Rroneek Steak HQ (High Quality) new flavor inspired by the food item of the same name in Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail.
A set with all 6 bags is now available on sale for 1,480 yen (or approximately $9.60) from the Koikeya online store. The new Don Tacos chips will only be available for sale until February 17, 2025. The packages feature motifs from the games, including a Moogle and a Cornservant wearing a sombrero and sporting a mustache, Alpha, and a key visual for Dawntrail.
You can check out the chip bag designs here:
Additionally, Koikeya shared two promotional videos for the Final Fantasy XIV Don Tacos chips collaboration recorded using in-game footage. You can watch the two videos here:
Final Fantasy XIV is is readily available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The Don Tacos FFXIV chips are now available until February 17, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, February 4, 2025 7:00 PM
Nintendo published the company's financial results for Q3 of the current fiscal year ending in March 31, 2025. In its report, Nintendo also confirmed that Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends: Z-A will be coming out in 2025.
As part of the latest financial results, Nintendo reported a 31.4% decrease in general sales year-over-year (YoY,) with the sales for Q1-Q3 of the Fiscal Year 2025 amounting to 956.2 billion yen (~$6.19 billion) earned, compared to the 1,394.7 billion yen (~$9.038 billion) earned in Fiscal Year 2024. Meanwhile, the company's operating profit in FY2025 for Q1-Q3 was 247.5 billion yen (~$1.6 billion,) which saw a 46.7% decrease YoY compared to the 464.4 billion yen (~$3.01 billion) earned in FY2024/Q1-Q3.
As for its ordinary profit, Nintendo saw a 42.3% decrease YoY with 327.1 billion yen (~$2.12 billion) earned in FY2025 for Q1-Q3, and 567.3 billion yen (~$3.67 billion) the previous year. The company's quarter net income also saw a 41.9% decrease YoY, with 237.1 billion yen (~$1,53 billion) earned in FY2025/Q1-Q3 compared to the 408 billion yen (~$2,64 billion) earned in FY2024/Q1-Q3.
The highest selling titles for Nintendo in this period were Super Mario Party Jamboree with 6.17 million units sold, followed by Mario Kart 8 Deluxe with 5.38 million units, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was third selling 3.91 million units, and Nintendo Switch Sports was fourth with 2.63 million units sold.
Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Pokemon Legends: Z-A will be coming out on 2025 for the Nintendo Switch. Nintendo still hasn't confirmed if the games will also appear on the Nintendo Switch 2.
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Siliconera Tuesday, February 4, 2025 6:30 PM
To commemorate the upcoming release of Urban Myth Dissolution Center, Shueisha Games announced three different campaigns, including a manga one-shot. There will also be collaboration events in Japan.
An original manga one-shot based on Urban Myth Dissolution Center, Case File: Kunekune, will appear in Jump+ on February 13, 2025. The Kunekune is an urban legend that first started on the Internet, similar to the Slender Man mythos. First appearing in 2001 on 2ch, the Kunekune is a slender, white humanoid shape that wriggles its limbs. That's how it got the name "Kunekune," as it's a word for wiggling or twisting.
Those in Japan can also visit the Yodobashi Camera in Akihabara or bookstores around the country to participate in special events or get exclusive goods. Bookstores will offer an original bookmark if you spend over 1000 JPY and show them the campaign image. You'll randomly get one of six designs. This campaign will run from February 13 to March 9, 2025. Meanwhile, Yodobashi Camera will hold multiple events, like a photo spot, exhibitions recreating scenes from the game, and a mystery solving event. The Urban Myth Dissolution Center campaign at Yodobashi Camera will last from February 17 to March 2, 2025. However, the mystery solving event will only take place on February 22 and 23.
Urban Myth Dissolution Center will come out on February 13, 2025 for the PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC via Steam.
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Siliconera Tuesday, February 4, 2025 6:00 PM
SuperGroupies announced some new apparel that'll transport you into the world of Persona 3 Reload. The three items available are a jacket, a tote bag, and a long wallet.
The jacket takes inspiration from the Protagonist's new combat uniform. It's black with dark blue around the zipper, and there's a red S.E.E.S. patch on the left shoulder. As for the tote bag, it's more reminiscent of the Velvet Room, between the black and even darker blue. The Arcana symbol and Fool Arcana designs appear as patches as well. Finally, the long wallet is white and light blue, with the Fool symbol on the inside. It's supposed to bring to mind the year you spent with your S.E.E.S companions.
Here are the prices for everything:
Pre-orders for these items will end on February 17, 2025. They'll ship out some time in mid-June 2025. As a reminder, SuperGroupies offers international shipping. So even if you live outside of Japan, you can get your hands on these items.
Persona 3 Reload is the 2024 remake of Persona 3, which came out in 2006. In it, you take control of a protagonist who returns to his home city after his parents died in a car crash. While there, he awakens to his Persona power, which lets him fight against the Shadows that appear during the Dark Hour a mysterious 25th hour.
Persona 3 Reload is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC.
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Siliconera Tuesday, February 4, 2025 5:57 PM
Capcom has released a new trailer for the upcoming Monster Hunter Wilds, revealing that the elder dragon Gore Magala will make its return alongside the Nerscylla and a new monster called the Hirabami. The trailer was shown off at the Capcom Spotlight, along with the news that the upcoming Open Beta Test would also allow players to fight the Arkveld.
The reveal of Gore Magala's return came during a teaser at the end of the trailer, where the beast attacks a patrol of hunters. Gore Magala was the flagship monster of Monster Hunter 4, though there is no word yet on whether its signature Frenzy Virus mechanic or its adult form the Shagaru Magala would also make a return.
In addition to the Gore Magala reveal, the showcase also gave us a look at a new location in Monster Hunter Wilds called the Iceshard Cliffs, which is a mountainous zone full of snow. This area appears to be inhabited by a new monster known as the Hirabami that can attack in packs, similar to the Doshaguma.
You can watch the trailer via the tweet below, or watch the full showcase on Youtube.
Capcom previously announced a second Open Beta Test for Monster Hunter Wilds, with the first of two sessions beginning on February 6, 2025.
Monster Hunter Wilds will release on February 28, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
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Siliconera Tuesday, February 4, 2025 5:45 PM
As part of the latest Capcom Spotlight, Onimusha: Way of the Sword Producer Akihito Kadowaki and Director Satoru Nihei shared information about the upcoming title in the series and a new trailer. Additionally, Capcom also revealed a remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny will come out sometime in 2025.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword will be set in Kyoto during the Edo Period. The three pillars of the game as described by Producer Kadowaki are compelling characters, including a new protagonist, the aforementioned new setting of Kyoto, and "ultimate sword fighting action."
A new trailer for Onimusha: Way of the Sword also appeared, and the full version is now available below. Furthermore, the developers explained that the game will include blood, dismemberments and gore, but some regions and versions of the trailer might be affected and not show these features.
Famous locations like the Kiyomizu-dera Temple will appear in the game, where players will engage in bloody fights with the Genma and absorb their souls using the series' signature Oni Gauntlet, which will allow players to restore health or use special moves. The developers emphasized that Onimusha: Way of the Sword will not be a punishing game and instead they're aiming for a satisfying action game with a focus on slicing on enemies.
Meanwhile, the remaster of Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny is in production and will appear for the PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC. More details about the game will appear in the future.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is currently in development for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC and will release in 2026.
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Destructoid Tuesday, February 4, 2025 9:00 PM
When exploring the Food and Potions page, you'll notice an option to put it in a pouch for extra storage. Unfortunately, this particular resource won't be given to you initially, so you must find a way to get it yourself. Here's how to unlock pouches in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Where to get pouches in KCD2
You can purchase pouches from Tailors or Traders, found in almost every area on the map. These merchants won't be available at the story's beginning, so ensure to complete the tutorial in Troskowitz first. This includes objectives like burying a body and brewing a healing potion. Once you are free to travel, you can find the first merchant to the left of the Trokskowitz Tavern.
Speak to Merchant Jurg Thomel there to start trading. Alternatively, you can find a Tailor on the right side of Trokskowitz, where you can talk to Bartoshek. If you have already left this starter area, you can try to look for other Traders and Tailors in the remaining locations.
While at the shop, browse through the Armor collection and scroll to the Body section. You'll discover items like the Wanderer's pouch, requiring around 50 Groschen. The higher-quality pouches will likely cost you more money, but you may be able to lower the price if you successfully haggle with the merchant. Unfortunately, you won't have that much money initially, so it's best to grind a bit before buying a pouch. Earn Groschen by selling unwanted materials, completing side quests, or going the thieving route by stealing goods.
Once you can afford a pouch, equip it to place potions and food inside. You'll now see slots via the Quick Consumable section on the right side of your health bar.
Now, instead of going through the hassle of opening your inventory, you'll have easy access to your food and potions with the click of a button (right directional on the d-pad). It'll help save you a lot of time during Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's many showdowns.
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Destructoid Tuesday, February 4, 2025 7:34 PM
As with most content drops for Destiny 2, Episode: Heresy adds a new activity in the form of The Nether. While Guardians will largely be slaying out foes and handling mini-objectives in The Nether, the activity throws a twist into the mix: players can't heal themselves through traditional means.
This no-doubt throws Destiny 2's healing-capable Warlocks into disarray, but it also means that players can't just hang around and wait for health to regenerate on any Class. Instead, if players want the ability to heal themselves and the rest of the Fireteam, they'll need to make some conscious decisions about their loadout.
Living on the edge
The Nether isn't the first time Destiny 2 has limited the healing capabilities of our Guardians. Even as recently as the last Episode, a combat modifier called Brawn increased player health while restricting healing. What Guardians encounter in The Nether is much of the same. Within the activity, players' health increased by 300, and shields increased by 75, but at the cost of regeneration capabilities.
You'll have to find new ways to stay alive when partaking in The Nether, and that's the point. During the developer livestream showcasing Heresy before its launch, Bungie explained that it wanted health to become a resource in the activity, encouraging more methodical play. The idea certainly has some merit, as The Nether seems to have been balanced to make the lack of self-healing very difficult to ignore, especially towards the end of a run.
Healing options in The Nether
Despite The Nether being specifically designed so that the image of the unstoppable, invincible Guardian is shattered, there are still some consistent ways to stay alive. Mostly, that will mean either taking some equipment built to heal other players or scrounging around The Nether looking for scraps of health and ammo. There are also some opportunities to get around The Nether's curse with buildcrafting.
While one method isn't necessarily superior to the other, relying on the pickups you find within the activity can be perilous if luck isn't on your side. Though it might mean sacrificing something else that can help bring some pain to your enemies, opting for healing through either equipment or your build means that the Fireteam will always have a way to regain health, even in dire predicaments.
Support Frame auto rifles
The most obvious way to directly oppose the lack of self-healing in The Nether is by having each member of the Fireteam use a Support Frame auto rifle. These weapons work like normal auto rifles when you aim down the sights, but instead, shoot healing bullets when firing from the hip. Currently, there are two of these weapons in the game, one from The Final Shape's weapon pool and another arriving for Heresy.
Most Guardians likely have a No Hesitation auto rifle or two lying around if they've completed The Final Shape's campaign. If you're lucky, you have already unlocked the ability to craft the solar weapon and can customize it to your liking. No Hesitation uniquely can benefit from a damage buff after rapidly healing allies, and it additionally provides Restoration to those healed.
The new Adamantite auto rifle is not craftable, but it works a little differently. Instead of increasing its own damage, Adamantite increases healed allies' damage and starts creating Unravel projectiles on that person. Depending on the weapon's roll, you might still even be able to reap similar benefits to No Hesitation. The Circle Of Life Perk also allows Adamantite a damage buff after healing allies.
Alternatively, if players don't want to use an auto rifle at all, Red Death Reformed, Crimson, and Lumina are also on the table. The Exotic pulse rifle, Red Death Reformed, allows Guardians to heal themselves when they defeat enemies and nearby allies when reloading after kills. Lumina is an Exotic hand cannon that can shoot healing shots to heal allies, and Crimson is an Exotic hand cannon that can be used to heal the wielder.
Collecting health from pots
Aside from what players are taking into The Nether, the activity can provide some respite within its own walls. Throughout the activity, Guardians will come across pots and urns strewn about the Dreadnaught. If players spot one, destroying it can yield some kind of resource, whether it be health, ammo, or even something as odd as a Strand Tangle.
Generally, the pots can help in a pinch, but they're not to be relied upon. There's no telling what you'll find when you break one open, and on the off chance it's not health, you'll find yourself still hurting. That said, pots can be handy as a quick in-the-moment way to find additional resources.
Orbs of Power and Recuperation
Though you can't heal yourself via standard means like a Solar Healing Grenade or a Warlocks Healing Rift, there are some ways to build into healing in The Nether. Specifically, if players incorporate an armor mod on their legs, they'll be able to reclaim a bit of vitality each time an Orb of Power is collected.
The armor mod powering this interaction is called Recuperation, and it only costs one energy to equip. It's well worth swapping out an elemental Surge or a Holster mod in favor of a little extra health every time one of those juicy Orbs appears on the field.
Boons
In addition to everything Guardians can do to prepare for The Nether ahead of time, there are some powerful in-activity buffs that exist to help things along further. These buffs are called Boons, and they're separated into three different categories of power: Minor, Major, and Corrupted.
The Minor Boon Paracausal Health is one to keep an eye out for, as it makes each health pickup found in pots count for that much more. This Boon can also be stacked up to 10 times, making it something worth grabbing if staying alive proves an issue.
As for Major Boons, I've had some good times with both Finishing Heal and Classical Healing. Finishing Heal provides a bump of healing each time players use a Finisher to defeat an enemy and it can be coupled with other Boons that also function off of Finishers. Classical Healing, on the other hand, rewards a big chunk of health every time Guardians use their Class ability. This Boon can itself be enhanced by another Minor Boon that increases Class ability regeneration.
One option likely won't cut it
Though the above options all work to heal players in The Nether, it's probably wise for the vast majority of players to double up on healing possibilities. The Nether is a revive-based activity, so the run is over when the Fireteam runs out of revives. You want to do everything you can to prevent a run of The Nether from being cut short so you can earn as many rewards as possible.
To this end, it's worth planning ventures into The Nether, especially if you bring a full Fireteam of friends. If possible, I'drecommend at least two players with a weapon with healing capabilities. I'd also suggest everyone in the Fireteam use the Recuperation mod on their leg armor. From there, the Boons and luck of the pots will take players the rest of the way.
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WGB Tuesday, February 4, 2025 5:44 PM Microsoft's Game Pass updates for February include the exclusive release of Obsidian's Avowed, alongside several new games, while others like A Little to the Left will be leaving on February 15. |
WGB Tuesday, February 4, 2025 5:22 PM Xbox exclusives Age of Empires 2: Definitive Edition and Age of Mythology: Retold will soon be available on PS5, featuring crossplay for a unified gaming experience across platforms. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, February 4, 2025 5:48 PM For the first half of February. The post Xbox Game Pass Adds Avowed, Far Cry New Dawn, and More appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, February 4, 2025 5:39 PM The trailer showcases several gameplay elements. The post MLB The Show 25 Gets New Gameplay Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, February 4, 2025 5:32 PM It sold three million units in a day. The post Dragon Ball: Sparking! ZERO Sales Surpass Five Million Units appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, February 4, 2025 5:22 PM According to prominent leaker eXtas1s. The post Valve is Reportedly Developing a New Steam Console appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
MonsterVine Tuesday, February 4, 2025 10:00 PM With just a few weeks to go until Monster Hunter Wilds launches on February 28, Capcom has revealed Iceshard Cliffs, a new snow-covered biome packed with deadly creatures. A brand-new Leviathan, Hirabami, made its debut in the latest trailer, showcasing its sail-like membranes that allow it to glide through the air before striking with razor-sharp […] |
MonsterVine Tuesday, February 4, 2025 9:30 PM Capcom has officially announced that Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny is getting a remastered edition, set to launch in 2025 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. Originally released in 2002, Onimusha 2 expanded on its predecessor with branching storylines, new allies, and deeper combat mechanics, making it the best-selling entry in […] |