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Kotaku Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:55 AM
    

A good scary game is often a thrilling experience. And if you are currently a Game Pass subscriber and in the mood to play something terrifying, creepy, or just downright spooky you already have access to some fantastic horror games for no additional cost. This is nice, because the only thing scarier than deadly…

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Kotaku Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:30 AM
    

The review embargo for Nintendo Switch Sports has lifted ahead of its April 29 launch, and critics' impression is that the sports game is a spiritual return to Nintendo's remote-waggling classic Wii Sports. Its predecessor was a cultural phenomenon, so the Switch version has massive shoes to fill. Is it more…

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Kotaku Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:15 AM
    

We've entered the timeline where the world's richest troll, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has bought Twitter. The deal, which ran him a cool $44 billion, will pretty much give the tech bro free rein over the Bird App. Now, he can "authenticate all humans" like he intends to, pushing us ever closer to our seemingly inevitable…

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PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:56 AM
     Best SMG Warzone Pacific: the top SMGs in Season 3

Looking for the best SMGs in Warzone Pacific? Caldera, the new Warzone map, has completely changed the way the battle royale game is played. Compared to Verdansk's large open spaces spread throughout the map, Caldera is much tighter overall, packing each area with unique points of interest to keep things interesting. As a result, long range battles aren't as prevalent, causing weapons like the best assault rifles and SMGs to dominate the meta.

If you're still trying to pick off enemies from a distance using the best snipers, you need to have a reliable secondary weapon like the best SMGs in Warzone Pacific to immediately blast any flankers away. Don't forget to check out our best Warzone loadout guide to see which attachments you need to build these game-breaking setups.

Call of Duty Warzone Pacific Season 2 introduced one of the biggest changes we've seen in the game for some time: merging the Vanguard Royale and Battle Royale playlists into one playlist that includes weapons from Modern Warfare, Black Ops Cold War, and Vanguard. Compared to other weapons that saw updates though, Season 3 only makes a handful of minor tweaks to a handful of Warzone Pacific SMGs.


PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:56 AM
     Best sniper Warzone Pacific: the best sniper rifle Season 3

Want to know what the best sniper rifle is in Warzone Pacific? There are plenty of options to pick from in the battle royale game, but there's nothing quite as satisfying as a sniper rifle. While this weapon type used to be a certain pick for players back when Verdansk was around, that hasn't been the case since new Warzone map was introduced. That's not to say sniping is dead, far from it, but you do have to think carefully about your surroundings before calling in the best Warzone loadouts.

The latest Warzone Pacific Season 3 update drastically changes how one-shot kills work. Warzone now uses damage range to calculate each bullet's total damage when it hits an enemy player. As a result, you should avoid picking rifles without any potential for headshot kills with a single bullet, as they cannot compete with the best snipers in Warzone.

There are a lot of factors to consider, including which attachments you choose to equip your chosen Warzone sniper with, how confident you are at judging travel time, and what your peeking skills are like. We've analysed the lot to give you the definitive answer on which Warzone Pacific sniper is best for your playing style.


PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:48 AM
     HP, Intel, and Nvidia want to pioneer the optical gaming PC

It's safe to say that most of us take for granted how much time and effort goes into developing and manufacturing the components that make up a gaming PC, right down to the last nanometer. However, Ayar Labs envisions a future in which our systems communicate via optical connections rather than semiconductors, and its work is piquing the interest and lightening the wallets of some industry heavyweights.

Ayar Labs has attracted investment from the likes of HP, Intel, and Nvidia, which partially speaks to how the start-up's optical technology could transform every corner of the gaming PC market. It appears that chip-to-chip optical connectivity could be of benefit to the best gaming CPUs made by Intel, and conversely Nvidia's best graphics cards by circumventing current technological bottlenecks.

Billy Dally, chief scientist and senior VP of research at Nvidia, says that "optical connectivity will be important to meet the fast-growing demands of AI and HPC workloads." Paul Glaser from HP echoes this sentiment, but speaks more generally that the technology is "crucial to supporting the high-performance computing architectures of the future."

RELATED LINKS: Arc Alchemist GPUs - everything we know, Raptor Lake CPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:37 AM
     Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak digital event set for May 10

A big new payload of juicy Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak info is inbound. Capcom has announced another Monster Hunter digital event will take place May 10, and it'll be focused on the upcoming expansion for Monster Hunter Rise, which is has a release date set for the end of June.

Capcom says the event will feature new gameplay footage from Sunbreak, and provide new information on the new monsters, hunter actions, and features included in the beefy expansion for the co-op game. The stream is scheduled to begin May 10 at 7am PDT / 10am EDT / 3pm BST, and you can tune in at the official Monster Hunter Twitch channel.

The Monster Hunter Rise team has already revealed quite a bit about Sunbreak, which adds a new base of operations and a region to explore called the Kingdom. It's under threat by the Three Lords - three powerful monsters with devastating elemental attacks. There's the stealthy elder dragon Malzeno, which drains life energy from living creatures nearby; the lupine Lunagaron, which can freeze the air it inhales; and the cantankerous and heavily armoured Garangolm, which can attack with fire and water elements.

RELATED LINKS: Upcoming PC Games, Best PC RPGs

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:20 AM
     Project Cambria VR headset: release date, price, and specs

Project Cambria is set to be Meta's next best VR headset that's fuelled by metaverse ambitions, but it won't replace the Oculus Quest 2. The company says the mixed reality device will cater to more than just gaming, even going as far as to claim it could replace your work PC or laptop. While this suggests the device will be all work and no play, there's reason to believe it'll still be a great option for VR games, even if the Oculus Quest 3 ends up being the company's actual next-gen VR gaming gizmo.

We suspect that Project Cambria is the new title for the previously rumoured Oculus Quest Pro, but rumblings of an enhanced Oculus Quest 2 Pro are now making the rounds. At the company's debut Meta Connect conference in October 2021, CEO Mark Zuckerberg described its mixed reality device as a "completely new advanced and high-end product." The Facebook boss has since emphasised the difference between Quest and the new metaverse goggles in a Facebook post, claiming they aim to "seamlessly blend virtual reality with the physical world."

Zuckerberg's description is perhaps more fluffy than helpful, but we've collated everything we know about Project Cambria in an effort to decipher the Meta headset's potential price, release date, and specs.

RELATED LINKS: Best VR games, Build yourself a VR-ready PC for $793, How to set up your Oculus Rift

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:58 AM
     Halo Infinite ultimate challenge and reward

Want to know how to complete this week's Halo Infinite ultimate challenge? Every week you can unlock a free cosmetic for your Spartan. To get this new look, you have to complete a list of challenges, and play a lot of matches. These challenges also give you experience points you use to level up the Halo Infinite battle pass.

Challenges can be found in the battle pass menu and it lists the current active challenges and upcoming challenges, including the Halo Infinite ultimate challenge for that week. Each challenge is colour-coded by difficulty, so bright grey challenges are the easiest, the bluish-grey challenges are of medium difficulty, and the bright blue ones are the most challenging. One of the upcoming challenges will take its place when you complete a challenge, though which challenge it is, is random.

Once you've completed each challenge, you're given one more challenge before you can claim your weekly reward. This challenge is the same for everyone. In this guide, we'll give you tips on how to complete the Halo Infinite weekly challenges in your queue, explain what this week's Halo Infinite ultimate challenge is, and what the weekly ultimate challenge reward is.

RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite release date, Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite ranks

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:54 AM
     The best Valorant crosshairs and codes

So you want to know about Valorant crosshair codes? Many multiplayer games like to come up with ways for players to show allegiance to their favourite team: For example, Rainbow Six Siege has charms; Valorant, on the other hand, has crosshairs.

With a rather complicated-looking string of numbers, letters, and symbols, you can change your in-game sights to match players from your favourite esports teams such as DRX, Fnatic, or The Guard. This feature is relatively recent, with the official Valorant Twitter account posting about it and some initial Valorant crosshair codes towards the end of March 2022, with more codes shared across various other platforms ever since.

We've collected codes for all of the big teams all in one place, so you don't have to go hunting around too much in order to equip your favourite Valorant characters with your chosen sight.  A neat and tidy crosshair will help you keep your aim on point as you go hunting heads. Don't forget to check out our Valorant tier list as well, before you start competing in the big leagues.

RELATED LINKS: Valorant characters: all agents and abilities, Valorant tier list

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:50 AM
     Starfield release date – latest news and gameplay

When is the Starfield release date? Thankfully we now know when we will be playing the first new Bethesda series in 25 years, but it's still a long way off. Regardless, that's still cause enough to scream so loud with excitement that we could be heard in space.

The eventual Starfield release date will see the beloved Fallout and Elder Scrolls studio leaving the ground and heading out among, well, the stars. A whole field of stars, in fact. You might even call it a star field. What has the studio found there? That's what we're looking to work out, as the first meteorites filled with information begin to fall from the sky.

Bethesda's online-only title, Fallout 76, disappointed us as much as it did fans of the post-apocalyptic games series. However, Starfield is a surer prospect in some ways: a single-player game, just like Skyrim and Fallout 4 before it. In other ways, it's bolder and stranger - a completely new universe, whereas Fallout and The Elder Scrolls are rooted in decades of established lore, locations, and creatures. Here's everything we know about Starfield.

RELATED LINKS: Starfield release date, Best space games, Elder Scrolls 6 release date

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:35 AM
     Veteran industry figures talk about the future of games development

The PCGamesN Theatre talks from the inaugural W.A.S.D event are making their way onto our YouTube channel. While you could have caught the insightful chats in person or on Twitch, there's now an easier way to get a decent dose of industry wisdom. One of the new talks that has just been made available is called 'Diva presents Playable Futures - predicting the future of play', and it features insights from several prominent industry figures.

Chaired by Diva chief strategy officer James Whatley, you've got Curve Digital CEO John Clark, Thunderful chief games officer Agostino Simoetta, and industry veteran and consultant Gina Jackson OBE. Curve Digital is a publisher of PC games you may recognise from The Ascent or I Am Fish, Thunderful is publishing upcoming games Lego Bricktales and Planet of Lana, and Jackson has spent time at studios such as Nokia, Eidos, and Sony.

The conversation kicks off around the topic of leadership in games and what that means in 2022. You've also got other issues such as embracing failure to learn from it, how technology is developing more rapidly than before, and communicating vision.

RELATED LINKS: Best indie games, What is W.A.S.D.?, Upcoming PC games

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:43 AM
     GTA podium car: here's what vehicle you can win in GTA Online

What is the GTA podium car this week? GTA Online vehicles are expensive things, so we're happy to take a spin on the Diamond Casino's Lucky Wheel to get a discount. Winning isn't guaranteed, sure, but it isn't out of the question either. Look, we don't have a problem - leave it alone.

Finding out what the GTA Online podium car is simple enough - it's winning it that's the challenge. You can spin the Diamond Casino's Lucky Wheel once a day, and each Podium Car refreshes after seven days on a Thursday. Basically, you have seven shots to get the vehicle of that given week. If you own a Penthouse, you can spin it for free, but if you don't it's $500 a spin. Don't fret if you don't win, as you can try for something else.

You have a one in 20 chance of getting the podium vehicle, a car discount, or a mystery prize. There's a four in 20 chance of getting clothes, chips, and cash. Finally, there's a five in 20 chance of getting RP. On that note, here's everything you need to know about this week's GTA podium car.

RELATED LINKS: GTA 5 mods, GTA 6, Buy GTA V

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:41 AM
     GTA Online Prize Ride challenge and rewards

Want to know about the GTA Online Prize Ride challenge? The Los Santos Tuners update introduced plenty of new content, all focused on the city's underground tuner scene. There's a new 'social space', called the LS Car Meet, where you can show off your souped-up cars, race with fellow gearheads, and take on jobs - here's how to join the LS Car Meet in the Los Santos Tuners update.

If you want to know what the GTA Prize Ride reward is, there are some other things you need to know first. Throughout your time spent in the Car Meet, you can level up your reputation and unlock new benefits as you progress. There's also a huge Test Track inside the warehouse, where you can try out Test Rides - a great opportunity to take different vehicles for a spin.

Becoming an LS Car Meet member sets you back $50,000 in-game bucks, but it grants you access to a bunch of underground shops - the Merch Shop, Tattoo Shop, and a Modding Area where you can tweak your car in real time. At higher levels, you can create your own customised area in the Car Meet, called a Private Takeover. LS Car Meet members can also compete in Prize Ride challenges, in order to be in with a chance to win a Prize Ride.

RELATED LINKS: GTA 5 mods, GTA 6, Buy GTA V

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 9:59 AM
     Meta wants to replace your PC with its Project Cambria VR headset

After teasing Project Cambria last year, Meta hasn't really talked about what could be its next best VR headset. However, CEO Mark Zuckerberg has recently confirmed that the company plans to release its next-generation virtual reality device later this year, and hopes to replace your existing PC or laptop with it.

Zuckerberg shared the news in a Facebook post (via PC Gamer), following a Meta earnings call, and said that Project Cambria will be a "a higher-end headset" compared to the Meta Quest 2. According to Zuckerberg, the device will not only feature "improved ergonomics and full colour pass-through" that could improve its gaming capabilities, but will also have "eye and face tracking" technologies too.

Before you get too excited about Project Cambria, the Meta CEO states that it will be "more focussed on work use cases and eventually replacing your laptop or work setup." While Meta suggests that its metaverse headset is all work and no play, it'll hopefully double as an Oculus Quest 2 upgrade that runs the best VR games with ease.

RELATED LINKS: Best VR games, Build yourself a VR-ready PC for $793, How to set up your Oculus Rift

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 8:21 AM
     Starfield beta could decide if the space RPG releases on time

Bethesda is set to hold a Starfield beta test this summer, but it might have to leave some things on the cutting room floor for a chance to release the space RPG on time. According to an employee, the game has "an overabundance of content" that's "probably too much" and likely needs trimming back if the developers want to avoid delaying until 2023.

In a now-deleted post on ResetEra that's since been immortalised on Imgur, user Hevy008 not only reveals that Bethesda might be drowning in the amount of content planned for the upcoming PC game, but that manual space flight is also reportedly on the cards. They don't paint a flattering picture of the mechanic, stating that "flying is terrible" at its current stage of development, but this would separate it from other sci-fi RPG games in recent years if it makes it into the final release.

It's worth taking this information with a pinch of salt until Bethesda reveals more than just 8 seconds of new Starfield gameplay, but Hevy008 was a verified character artist on the forum before they deleted their account. Bloomberg's Jason Schreier has also corroborates that they are who they say they are, although he can't currently confirm the details they've shared.

RELATED LINKS: Starfield release date, Best space games, Elder Scrolls 6 release date

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 7:51 AM
     The best Vampire Survivors build

There's a lot that goes into making the best Vampire Survivors build. In every run in the roguelike game, you defeat hordes of enemies, amassing new weapons and items to help you survive until the end. You can upgrade your items or take new ones at regular intervals, which helps you bolster your build each time you level up. However, in the heat of the moment, it can be hard to know which items give you the best buffs and which combos you should stack together.

When making the best Vampire Survivors build, you need to make two key decisions: which of the best Vampire Survivor characters to play as and which powerful Vampire Survivors weapon evolutions you want to aim for as you're collecting items.

In this guide, we'll focus on weapons and items you should grab to help you reach the time limit and win the run. You have a fair amount of flexibility in finding what you need to make each build, but you only get one free choice of Arcana, so we'll list which one to choose at the start of your run. You do get two more opportunities to acquire additional Arcana, but this is dictated by the ones you didn't pick, so you need to get that first call spot on.


PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 7:33 AM
     War Thunder gets a 4K 'Wind of Change' update

War Thunder is one of the best free-to-play multiplayer combat games out there, and has kept fans stocked up with heaps of content since launch in 2013. The military MMO brings people from all over the world together to engage in high-stakes and richly detailed battles, using some of the most iconic real-world equipment, uniforms, and vehicles from world history.

Players can participate in naval, aerial, or ground-based battles with friends or against strangers, utilising highly accurate texture packs to simulate the frontline experience. Every so often, players are treated to free updates that widen the selection of vehicles even further. Each of these typically includes brand new tech trees that allow players to develop their tactics through the eyes of various countries.

This month marks a momentous occasion for War Thunder, which is about to get crystal clear with a 4K update that brings the virtual world ever-closer to reality. This optional update can be downloaded on top of the existing client for free. Alongside the visual upgrades are a bunch of other exciting changes and new additions. Read on for the details.

RELATED LINKS: Play War Thunder for free, Tank games, Best WW2 games

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 7:08 AM
     Next-gen AMD Radeon GPU may double 6900 XT performance

As the RDNA 3 release date fast approaches, hardware leakers continue to fan the flames of excitement surrounding the next-generation of AMD Radeon graphics cards, with some absolutely bananas performance expectations to boot. New information has come to light that puts team red's new GPU microarchitecture well-ahead of its predecessor and existing Nvidia competition.

According to sources close to Moore's Law Is Dead, AMD Radeon RX 7000 graphics cards built with the RDNA 3 Navi 3 GPU die could boast "+90-130% over the RX 6900 XT in rasterisation performance." However, the YouTuber does caution that there is some disagreement on exact metrics between their sources, so it's perhaps best to place more stock in the lower-end of these claims for now.

This kind of performance uplift might make a prospective AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT top dog in the GPU market, and stave Nvidia's ambitions of acquiring the coveted title of the best graphics card with its RTX 4000 series. We won't have to wait too long to find out, as MLID also says that we should expect pixel pushers using the most-powerful RDNA 3 GPU die to launch in Q4 of this year.

RELATED LINKS: Zen 4 CPUs - everything we know, RDNA 3 GPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:20 AM
     Destiny 2: what is the Legendary Lost Sector today?

Are you looking for the Legend or Master Lost Sector locations in Destiny 2? While many Destiny 2 Exotics can be bought from Xûr or even in the world loot pool, the Exotics in these special Lost Sector instances cannot, forcing players to explore these dangerous areas if they want the best equipment available. To make matters worse, you have to complete them on your own to get a chance at the best rewards.

The location for the Legend and Master Lost Sector quests appear with the daily reset at 5pm UTC. Before you can take on Legend Lost Sectors, you need to complete all the normal Lost Sectors first. If you don't, the new Legend Lost Sectors will not appear on the map. Each day, the location, modifiers, and rewards rotate out for something new. As of Season of the Risen, the Legend and Master Lost Sector quests both take place in the same location.

It's important to remember that Exotic drops are not guaranteed after completing these quests, so you may have to run through the same Lost Sector multiple times. You can go through them quests with a fireteam, but your rewards will be reduced to Enhancement Cores only.

RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2: Beyond Light review, Destiny 2 exotics, Play Destiny 2

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:27 AM
     GTA Online's weekly update brings back cargo reward boosts

The GTA Online weekly update is officially here - it's Thursday, after all. While Rockstar Games posts all the official patch notes later into the day, the denizens of Los Santos jump in beforehand when the update goes live to see what's new for themselves.

If you're looking to raise some funds, you'll want to get cosy and run special cargo missions as Rockstar has doubled in-game cash and reputation points. If you've been out of the loop, these missions typically involve picking up cargo from a spot on the map and delivering it where it needs to go. These missions are usually done in GTA Online's open-world map, though, so expect some dicey situations unless you're in a solo lobby.

If that's not your thing, Rockstar has tripled the rewards on the Sumo (Remix) adversary mode and Road Game versus mode. You've also got double the goodies on client jobs and boosted rewards on bunker sell missions. If you're looking for a new set of wheels, the GTA Online Prize Ride is the Zentorno, which you can nab after finishing in the top three of pursuit races for five days in a row. Meanwhile, the GTA Online podium car is the Euros if you're feeling lucky.

RELATED LINKS: GTA 5 mods, GTA 6, Buy GTA V

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 9:06 AM
     Nvidia RTX 4000 – release date, price, spec, and benchmarks

Nvidia RTX 4000 graphics cards are set to replace the current-gen GeForce RTX 3000 GPUs, and whispers suggest the green team could skip ahead and release an RTX 5000 series. Confusing, right? Well, to help you navigate the convoluted waters of PC gaming, we've compiled everything you need to know about the green team's next-generation tech.

As much as the raw performance of team green's RTX GPUs make them attractive to anyone looking to upgrade their gaming PC, it's features like Nvidia Reflex and Nvidia DLSS that elevate the graphics cards above their Intel Arc Alchemist and AMD RDNA 3 competition. RTX 4000 cards will likely come armed with the same technologies, if not even more.

However, Nvidia isn't content with simply cornering the desktop GPU market and has its sights set on the cloud too. The company's Nvidia GeForce Now service currently provides up to RTX 3080 levels of performance to all manner of devices, such as low-spec PCs and smartphones (and not-so-smart-phones), via cloud streaming. Team green will undoubtedly update GeForce Now with RTX 4000 graphics cards at some point after their release to the public.

RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:14 AM
     Galactic Civilizations IV is out and ready to conquer your free time

Galactic Civilizations IV has arrived and is ready to take space strategy games by storm. The fourth entry in this classic series is better than ever with fresh mechanics, a grander sense of scale, and a concerted push to make everything more approachable for a new generation of galactic conquerors.

There's nothing stopping you from buying Galactic Civilizations IV right now, but if you're still on the fence please allow us to take you on a whistle-stop tour of the 4X game and what it can offer fans of not only past entries, but the genre as a whole.

One of the first things you'll notice is how well the game manages to speak to you via its visuals. With a minimalistic UI, the galaxy is put front and centre, with key information along the top of the screen or attached to important game elements on the map. The various management systems - from technology, to the robust ship designer, to government policies - are never more than a click away. This cuts down on busywork and keeps you engaged in the turn-to-turn action as you guide your chosen civilization to victory. Join us as we round up the top five reasons to get excited about Galactic Civilizations IV.

RELATED LINKS: The best 4X games on PC, Galactic Civilizations 4 review, Six games like Civilization

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:14 AM
     Genshin Impact tier list April 2022: the best characters in 2.6

Looking for a Genshin Impact tier list? There are currently 48 Genshin Impact characters available, so there's no shortage of candidates for your dream team. But with so many different weapon, elementals, talents, ascension bonuses, and constellations upgrades, finding your favourites can be challenging.

Don't let the placement of the characters on our Genshin Impact tier list deter you from pulling on the next character banner. While base stats and elemental abilities are important, the value of a character also depends on personal playstyle, available weapons and artifacts, and team composition. That being said, if your favourite character is in C tier or below, you may struggle to get past some of the more challenging Spiral Abyss floors. Don't worry too much if your favourite character is on one of the lower tiers; you can still make it work with our recommended Genshin Impact builds.

In general, being on a high tier means that the character is the best Genshin Impact character in their role, is not too difficult to build, and performs well regardless of teammates. Being on a lower tier means that there are better alternatives, or the character needs a very specific build or team to shine. Just to note, the characters are not ranked within their own tier, and with that out of the way, let's take a look at our ranking of characters in our Genshin Impact tier list!

RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:02 AM
     Captain's log – The last voyage of Trigon: Space Story

Procedural generation has done a lot for video game development over the years, providing varied, challenging, and endless gameplay. One of the key benefits of an ever-changing world is the sheer scope of creative freedom that players are afforded from the moment they boot up the game. For readers, writers, and those who love to tell stories - procedural generation of narratives can act as a creative writing prompt for community-created content, expanding the reach of the game even further.

Trigon: Space Story is a beautifully detailed strategy roguelike that takes place in a far-off future, and is a perfect example of this facilitation of divergent storytelling. The procedurally-generated universe unfolds in every direction, allowing players to indulge their creativity and decide what sort of Captain they wish to be.

Faced with enemies, allies, quests, items, and the perils of space, every player must decide their route through a series of dialogue and action options. Each of these choices will build their Captain's personality, as well as changing the course of their destiny and shaping the crew around them.


PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 5:59 AM
     Genshin Impact codes April 2022 – redeem free primogems

Looking for Genshin Impact codes? MiHoYo's charming open-world game is notoriously addictive, and if you're anything like us, you're constantly on the lookout for more Genshin Impact primogems and other goodies.

Gathering currency in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind - while you can earn mora and primogems by completing quests such as daily commissions, an injection of extra funds will always be gratefully received. Fortunately, the developers MiHoYo occasionally send out free gifts in the form of Genshin Impact codes that can be redeemed online.

These Genshin Impact codes are released periodically. They frequently appear in MiHoYo's special programs that reveal information about future updates coming to the game soon, but are also released to celebrate milestones or to coincide with Genshin Impact events. Most codes also only work for a limited time - so it's a good idea to redeem them as soon as possible in case you miss out. Codes can only be redeemed once per account. Here are all the current Genshin Impact codes for April 2022, and how to redeem them.

RELATED LINKS: Play Genshin Impact for free, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 5:47 AM
     The best Roblox games in 2022

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

From sims to RPGs and adventure titles, we've highlighted the best Roblox games to enjoy with over 100 million other pals in online games. Think of it like Minecraft and LittleBigPlanet smooshed together and forged into an entire platform.

With more titles on the platform than you can possibly play, we're here to uncover the player-created diamonds in the rough and make sure they get the credit they deserve. Below you can find out the best Roblox games and more about this exciting platform.

RELATED LINKS: Best Roblox games, Is Roblox shutting down?, Best Minecraft seeds

PCGamesN Thursday, April 28, 2022 5:22 AM
     Roblox music codes April 2022 – the best song IDs

Looking for Roblox music codes? There are thousands of popular songs available to listen to in Roblox, simply by entering music ID codes into your boombox or the radio. Using song IDs, you can play your favourite TikTok songs in games with your friends.

So how do you play music in Roblox? The method varies depending on which game you want to blast your tunes in. Some games allow you free access to the boombox - simply equip and press it to bring up a text box in which you can enter a song ID code. Catalog Heaven is a great place to test the Roblox music codes you find, as it allows you to equip any boombox in the shop and try it out.

In most games, however, you'll need to use the radio to play music. This is usually part of a paid Game Pass - the price of a Game Pass is set by each game developer individually. Once you have access to the radio, you can use it in the same way as the boombox - simply enter the song ID code and press play. Occasionally, tracks are taken down by Roblox, so if a code stops working, you'll have to look for a replacement. Here are the best radio music codes in Roblox that work in April 2022:

RELATED LINKS: Best Roblox games, Is Roblox shutting down?, Best Minecraft seeds

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:44 AM
    

After a year in early access, Rogue Legacy 2 has born a 1.0 heir, and it's a game I've become well-acquainted with over the last few days. They're a complex individual with violent tendencies, but invest in them and they'll flower into a roguelike that you won't be able to detach yourself from.

The game is a worthy successor to the original Rogue Legacy, and one that builds on it with a wealth of incentives to make your runs more rewarding. Upgrades up the wazoo, gold bursting from your breeches, double-jumps and air-dashes. Progression is a pleasure, basically, and it's something that never becomes a bore, no matter how good you are at staying alive. I mean, the game is built with death in mind, after all.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:17 AM
    

Humankind's free Vitruvian update has arrived and it introduces one of history's greatest inventors, artists and inspirations behind a Ninja Turtle: Renaissance legend Leonardo da Vinci. An avatar and persona of da Vinci are unlockable rewards for completing six new challenges in the game's Da Vinci Event, running through May 16th. Sift through full patch notes for the Vitruvian update here for details of the bug fixes and some subtle changes to the UI, Beliefs system and, of course, trebuchets.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:00 AM
    

We're a two-hander this week, as Nate has a sore throat, but Matthew and I have a jolly old time talking about the games that sound like amazing ideas on paper (whether they end up being great off the paper or not) and even manage to contrast them with games that sound like a bad pitch but end up great. We manage to talk about a lot of games in a sensible way, and even gesture at serious discussion of how prestige indies can dominate their niche to the detriment of other interesting games.

Also we talk about holes quite a lot.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:35 AM
    

This year's Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase will take place online on June 12th, Microsoft have announced today via Xbox Wire. The announcement is light on details right now, as you might expect, but there's the promise of a "diverse line-up of games coming soon to the Xbox ecosystem, including upcoming releases to Game Pass on Xbox and PC". Personally, I'm hoping we'll see our first proper gameplay footage of Starfield, given it launches almost five months to the day from that date. There could also finally be some movement on in-development projects like the next Fable from Playground Games and Undead Labs' State of Decay 3 too. Here's hoping!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:21 AM
    

Exciting news today, folks. Our esteemed Alice0 is stepping into a brand-new role at the RPS Treehouse, morphing from News Editor into our very first Associate Editor. Alice0 has done an incredible job leading the news desk since she joined the site all the way back in 2014, but this new role will give her the space and freedom to step back from the daily news cycle and focus on writing the things she does best: the What's Betters of this world, elegies to exploding mouse mats, intriguing mod scene and esports stuff, and posts about more bikes in video games please. Come and congratulate her in the comments below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 28, 2022 9:32 AM
    

You've survived Silent Hill and escaped Raccoon City, but are you ready to visit Sunderland? A pleasantly unpleasant new free horror game goes down inside the real Sunderland metro station of Park Lane, and I can't think of any other game set in the Northern English city. I am delighted when hyper-local mundanities appear in video games.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 28, 2022 7:41 AM
    

Two more aircraft have dived into Microsoft Flight Simulator's roster in its second Famous Flyers pack of paid DLC, the 1930s Gee Bee Super Sportster air-racers. The stubby-winged, compact Model Z and Model R-2 arrive as the game sees its ninth update, with plenty of bug fixes, a new Spotlight Event landing challenge and an authentic vapour cone for when you go supersonic in the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. Developers Asobo Studio have also patched in their own office in Bordeaux if you want to fly past and wave hello.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:44 AM
    

Combine the peg-pinging action of Peggle with the roguelikelike dungeon crawling of Slay The Spire and you get Peglin, a delightful game which launched into early access on Monday. Off your cute wee peglin goes on an adventure, battling baddies and claiming treasures, but damage is dealt by pling-plonging orbs down Peggle/pachinko boards and you have a bag of different orbs instead of cards. I like it, and it has a demo you can try for yourself.

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Twinfinite Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:53 AM
     With rumors and leaks still circulating in The Sims community regarding the release of a next-generation game, now is the perfect time to speculate on what is to come in The Sims 5. More importantly, what elements should the possible newest installment of the franchise use to advance in gameplay and stories. Here are six […]

Twinfinite Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:30 AM
     Fan service has always been the bane of my existence when it comes to anime, as the sheer amount of unnecessary sexualization that is added in scenes has ruined shows like Food Wars and Seven Deadly Sins for me. As such, I was hesitant when I heard about My Dress-Up Darling.  From the number of […]

Twinfinite Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:40 AM
     It's about that time again — Respawn is releasing trailer after trailer to get fans excited for the upcoming season. This Stories From the Outlands video gives us a look at the true origins of the upcoming Season 13 Legend, Newcastle. This backstory shows us that Jackson Williams, Bangalore's brother, wasn't always Newcastle. In fact, […]

Twinfinite Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:25 AM
     Last year, Sailor Moon made its triumphant return with its two-part story, Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal. Today, a brand new two-part anime movie has been revealed to be coming to Japan at the beginning of summer 2023, titled Sailor Moon Cosmos You can check out the trailer for Sailor Moon Cosmos right down below. […]

Twinfinite Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:01 AM
     Developer Cosmic Gatto and publisher NEOWIZ have just announced a brand new indie experience that they hope will be like nothing before it. Titled Aka, this cute Studio Ghibli-looking title takes a look at a world recovering from war, as players control Aka, a retired red panda soldier seeking inner peace. To find that peace, […]

Twinfinite Thursday, April 28, 2022 9:41 AM
     Earlier this week, the AEW Games official Twitter account revealed that fans can expect a brand new sneak peek at the upcoming AEW console game during a livestream next week. To be exact, fans can tune into the company's official Twitch channel at 11am on May 4, 2022, for an All Elite Arcade presentation. While […]

Twinfinite Thursday, April 28, 2022 9:41 AM
     Today, Xbox and Bethesda have announced that a Games Showcase will take place on June 12. The showcase will include upcoming games coming to Xbox and PC from the Microsoft Games Publishing family, and its third-party partners around the world, too. The blog post announcing the news also made particular mention that the showcase will […]

Twinfinite Thursday, April 28, 2022 9:33 AM
     Today, acclaimed publisher Team17 and developer Super Mega Team announced a partnership to bring their deck-building Metroidvania, The Knight Witch, to PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC later this year. Accompanying the announcement is a new trailer showcasing the 2D action-adventure title in all its glory. Go ahead and take […]

Twinfinite Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:59 AM
     Making a good horror film is all about coming up with a great monster; and the terrific thing about video games, is that there're a wealth of creepy monstrosities to choose from. Right now, however, it looks like Hollywood has set its sights set on the animatronic toothy maw of Poppy Playtime for its next […]

Siliconera Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:30 AM
    

Folks Can Sign Up for the Honkai Star Rail Second Closed Beta

People can now prepare for the second Honkai Star Rail closed beta, as the sign up page is open. People can head to the official website to register to possibly be picked. After logging in with your HoYoVerse ID, you'll be entered to possibly participate. There is also a new trailer showing off the title, as well as additional screenshots showing how the turn-based RPG will look.

Here's the full video. It features the protagonist, whose gender the player can choose, fighting alongside other people. After that, it showcases a number of important locations and potential allies. It also hints that people will have a choice and get to choose how the adventure goes.

There are also some Honkai Star Rail closed beta screenshots showing off the current state of the game. First, a few of them look at locations from the game.
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A number of the screenshots also showed different characters. In addition to the male version of the protagonist, Dan Heng, Himeko, and Kafka showed up.
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As a reminder, one of the other recent trailers for the game showed off the heroine March 7th.

Honkai Star Rail will come to PCs, as well as Android and Apple iOS devices. A second closed beta is on the way. There's no exact date for it yet, though. However, folks can sign up for that new Honkai Star Rail beta now.

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Siliconera Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:00 AM
    

Tales of Arise Sales Pass 2 Million

Tales of Arise hit another sales milestone. Bandai Namco announced it passed the two million mark. As a reminder, it hit 1.5 million in sales back in October 2021. There's new art of Dohalim and Kisara to celebrate the occasion.

Here's the official announcement regarding the new Tales of Arise sales figures. Pairing characters with the figures is something of a trend. Character Designer Minoru Iwamoto drew Alphen and Shionne on the one million in sales announcement. Rinwell and Law appeared in the 1.5 art.

As for actual Tales of Arise sales, it is actually reduced at two places right now. There's a Golden Week Sale on the Microsoft Store right now. This means all versions of the game are reduced at the moment. You can get the base version for Xbox consoles for $41.99. That lasts until May 5, 2022. The Deluxe and Ultimate Editions are also on sale.

At GameStop, it is also reduced. New and pre-owned PS4 and PS5 physical copies are marked down. It is $36.99 new and $34.99 pre-owned on the PS4. On the PS5, new copies are $31.75 and used ones are $29.99.

Tales of Arise is available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Siliconera Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:30 AM
    

See How the Triple Inkstrike Weapon Works in Splatoon 3

Yet another new weapon is joining Splatoon 3, with the Triple Inkstrike stepping into the spotlight. This time, the item looks a little like a lawn dart. After throwing three of them, it will deal area of attack damage to areas around where they fall.

First, here's a look at the weapon itself. Its logo in the bottom right shows it is part of the Splat brand that's existed since Splatoon.

Next, there's a clip showing how the Splatoon 3 Triple Inkstrike looks when used. There's also an overhead view in the second half, to show how much area is affected by a blast.

This means we've now gotten a better look at three new Splatoon 3 weapons. The first one to show up is a sort of bow. It's called the Stringer and appears in marketing for the game. The other is the Ink Vac. It can inhale enemy ink attacks and spit them back out at foes.

Splatoon 3 will appear on the Nintendo Switch on September 9, 2022.

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Siliconera Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:00 AM
    

FFXIV Housing Lottery Maintenance Coming in May 2022

FFXIV Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida offered another update on the housing lottery repair timeline. The new estimate suggests that maintenance and restoration of the process should come on May 16, 2022. Until then, the FFXIV real estate market is suspended.

Yoshida first offered a timeline of what was going on back on April 19, 2022. As a reminder, after the first lottery some people were unable to buy certain plots. Some places ended up displaying messages like, "The winning number is… 0. May you have better luck next time." In other instances, the error message reported that no one submitted a bid on the plot at all. Yoshida noted that the results weren't getting to servers, and using the correct data they had to fix it.

The latest FFXIV housing lottery update confirmed that the fixes are verified and working. The next step is to implement the correct lottery data. Yoshida noted the latest data restoration could take eight days.

After that is done, FFXIV maintenance will take place for up to 10 hours on May 16, 2022. When it is finished, the real estate market suspension will be lifted. The latest announcement also concluded with another apology for the current state of affairs.

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. The FFXIV housing lottery fix maintenance will be held on May 16, 2022.

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Siliconera Thursday, April 28, 2022 9:30 AM
    

Xbox and Bethesda Showcase Set for June 2022

While there won't be an E3 2022, there will be an Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase in June 2022. Microsoft announced it will air a presentation at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CET on June 12, 2022. People will be able to catch it on Twitch and YouTube.

It won't only be Microsoft and Bethesda's studios showing off new Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC games during the presentation. Microsoft confirmed that it will also feature "partners." So other third parties and perhaps independent developers' titles will be announced as well. Xbox Game Pass new additions will show up during the showcase as well.

This is coming up at almost the exact same time as the 2021 presentation. Last year, Microsoft held one on June 13, 2021. That appeared during what was essentially E3 proper. While E3 2022 is canceled, this latest event is falling around when it would appear.

The Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcase will appear on June 12, 2022 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET/7 p.m. CET.

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Siliconera Thursday, April 28, 2022 9:00 AM
    

Persona Super Live 2022

A new live concert for the Persona series will appear in 2022. Atlus has announced that it will hold Persona Super Live P-Sound Wish 2022 on October 8-9, 2022. The concert will take place at Makuhari Messe in Chiba, Japan—the same venue as the annual Tokyo Game Show.

Lyn Inaizumi, Lotus Juice, and Shoji Meguro will be present on both days. The first day's setlist will focus on Persona 5 Royal and Persona 3, with Yumi Kawamura also set to perform on the day. The second day will give the spotlight to Persona 5 Strikers and Persona 4 with the appearance of the latter's main singer Shihoko Hirata.

Atlus has also published a teaser trailer for Persona Super Live 2022. It used footage from the previous live concert held in April 2019.

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The live concert will be part of Atlus' celebrations for the Persona series' 25th anniversary. Before that, the publisher will hold the Persona 25th Anniversary Festival in Tokorozawa Sakura Town in Saitama, Japan, from May 28 to July 10, 2022. The latter's venue will cover many facilities in the town, including the nearby hotel, store, and shrine. Atlus will announce more celebrations for the anniversary in June 2022.

Persona Super Live P-Sound Wish 2022 will take place at Halls 7-8 of Makuhari Messe on October 8-9, 2022.

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Siliconera Thursday, April 28, 2022 8:30 AM
    

Neptunia series character poll results

Compile Heart has revealed the results of the Neptunia series character poll held in March 2022. The Japanese website listed the top 30 rankings for each of the 10 questions. The series protagonist Neptune, her sister Nepgear, and the deuteragonist Noire appear frequently in the top rankings.

We have also compiled the top three results from each poll below:

Which character would you want to Nep-nep?

  1. Neptune / Purple Heart
  2. Nepgear / Purple Sister
  3. Noire / Black Heart

Which character would you want to befriend?

  1. Neptune / Purple Heart
  2. Noire / Black Heart
  3. Nepgear/ Purple Sister

Which character would you want to have as a younger sister?

  1. Nepgear / Purple Sister
  2. Uni / Black Sister
  3. Rom / White Sister

Which character do you think is the "True Protagonist"?

  1. Neptune / Purple Heart
  2. Nepgear / Purple Sister
  3. Compa

Which character do you think is the "True Enemy"?

  1. Arfoire
  2. Rei Ryghts
  3. CFW Magic

Which character's way of life do you admire?

  1. Neptune / Purple Heart
  2. Uzume / Orange Heart
  3. Noire / Black Heart

Which character's cooking do you want to eat?

  1. Compa
  2. Nepgear / Purple Sister
  3. Noire / Black Heart

Which character would you want to depend on?

  1. Vert / Green Heart
  2. Nepgear / Purple Sister
  3. Noire / Black Heart

Which character would you want to cheer on?

  1. Nepgear / Purple Sister
  2. Uni / Black Sister
  3. Compa

What is a Nep combination?

  1. Neptune and Noire
  2. Nepgear and Uni
  3. Neptune and Nepgear

Compile Heart held the Neptunia series character poll on March 10-31, 2022. It made the poll to mark the Japanese release of Hyperdimension Neptunia: Sisters Vs. Sisters for PlayStation 4 and 5 on April 21, 2022.

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Siliconera Thursday, April 28, 2022 8:00 AM
    

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak May 2022 Digital Event

Capcom has confirmed the date for the next Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Digital Event, which was previously only slated for May 2022. The stream will air simultaneously on Twitch and YouTube on May 10, 2022, at 7 AM PDT / 10 AM EDT. The expansion's director Yoshitake Suzuki will reveal a new promotion trailer, more monsters, new actions for the Hunters, and other gameplay features.

The company has also published a teaser trailer for the upcoming Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Digital Event on May 10, 2022.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG30woadwb0

The Japanese press release provided more details about the upcoming event. The pre-recorded stream will run for approximately fifteen minutes. It will also have a segment dedicated to Malzeno, the flagship monster of Sunbreak.

The previous Digital Event aired on March 15, 2022. It revealed the new monster Garangolm, as well as the Player Hub and The Citadel area that will appear in the expansion. However, Capcom did not limit the game's reveals to Digital Event streams as it also published new information directly on Twitter. The company revealed more armor sets in late March 2022 and supporting characters in mid-April 2022. On the day before today's announcement, the franchise's Twitter account also revealed a new option that will let players adjust hit effects.

Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak will be available for Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam on June 30, 2022.

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Siliconera Thursday, April 28, 2022 7:30 AM
    

Final Fantasy XI 20th Anniversary Livestream

Square Enix announced that a Final Fantasy XI anniversary livestream will be held on May 8, 2022. The Final Fantasy XI livestream is being held to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the MMORPG. It will be over 5 hours long and will feature new information about Final Fantasy XI. Several staff members will appear on the broadcast to talk about their work and share their memories about the development of Final Fantasy XI. The livestream will be held on YouTube. It will begin at 4:45pm JST/12:45 am PDT/3:45 am EDT/9:45am CEST. [Thanks, Dengeki!]

Additionally, Yuito Kimura of Cygames will appear as a special guest on the livestream. This is because of the Final Fantasy XI and Granblue Fantasy crossover event. Players will be able to obtain Final Fantasy XI characters in Granblue Fantasy for a limited period of time. More information about the crossover event will appear in the future.

Leading up to the 20th anniversary of Final Fantasy XI, Square Enix opened a special website featuring unique artwork celebrating the MMORPG. Additionally, several interviews have been published sharing the various experiences developers at Square Enix had with the MMORPG. These include an interview with Yosuke Saito, Producer of the NieR series.

Final Fantasy XI is available for PC. The Final Fantasy XI 20th anniversary livestream will be held on May 8, 2022.

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Siliconera Thursday, April 28, 2022 7:00 AM
    

The Legend of Heroes Kuro no Kiseki PS5 PC

Nihon Falcom announced that The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki will release for PlayStation 5 in Japan on July 28, 2022. This version of the game will support 4K resolution and 60fps, and will have several quality of life features. It will also allow PlayStation 4 users to transfer their save data to the PlayStation 5 version of the game. Consumers who already own the PS4 version of The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki can upgrade to the PS5 version for 110 yen ($1). Additionally, The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki will release for PC on July 27, 2022. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

As mentioned previously, the PlayStation 5 release of The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki will feature several quality of life updates. This includes the implementation of a high-speed function. This can be adjusted to change the speed of both battle systems individually. Additionally, players will be able to adjust the size of in-game text. The PlayStation 5 version of the game will also feature an archive and glossary.

Additionally, those who pre-order The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki for PlayStation 5 will receive a total of 33 pieces of DLC. The "Thank You Mega Box Plus" will include the Van and Agnes DLC costumes that were previously exclusive to the Asian release of the game.

Regarding the PC version of the game, it will not feature English or Japanese language support. It will, however, have language support for Traditional Chinese and Korean. Japanese audio will be available.

The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki is available for PlayStation 4 in Japan, with a PlayStation 5 release scheduled for July 28, 2022. A PC version will release on July 27, 2022.

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Siliconera Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:30 AM
    

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel & Trails into Reverie Complete Box

Nihon Falcom announced that it will release The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel I-IV & Trails into Reverie Complete Box for PlayStation 4. It will release on July 28, 2022, in Japan, and will feature a total of five titles. The physical edition will cost 15,000 yen ($114), while the digital edition will cost 14,500 yen ($110). Both versions are available to pre-order. The physical edition will come with a special box and a special numbered card. Various pre-order bonuses are available through individual Japanese retailers. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

The titles included in the bundle are:

  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel I: Kai - Thors Military Academy 1204 -
  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II: Kai - The Erebonian Civil War -
  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III
  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV
  • The Legend of Heroes: Trails into Reverie

Alongside the announcement of this bundle, Nihon Falcom has shared a trailer. The trailer provides a brief look at the five titles included in the "Complete Box." You can watch the trailer below.

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In February 2020, Clouded Leopard announced that it would be bringing all of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel games to Steam. The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV was also made available to purchase through the Epic Games Store.

The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel I-IV & Trails into Reverie Complete Box will release for PlayStation 4 in Japan on July 28, 2022. There is no word of a potential Western release for the collection.

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Siliconera Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:00 AM
    

Maglam Lord PC

D3 Publisher announced that Maglam Lord will release for PC on May 30, 2022. The game is immediately available to wishlist through Steam. However, D3 Publisher has yet to reveal how much the PC version of Maglam Lord will cost. That said, the Steam page reveals that it intends to have "bundles" available to consumers. Additionally, the "Special Pack DLC" and original soundtrack will be available to obtain through Steam.

The PC version of the game will have English, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language support. However, it will only have Japanese audio options. More information about the PC version will appear in the future.

Maglam Lord is an action RPG with dating elements. Players assume the role of a demon lord that has reawakened after years of slumber to learn that their kind has neared extinction. A handful of characters are available for the player to romance and eventually marry.

Players will also have access to a weapon crafting system. This will allow them to make weapons of their choosing, with decorations adding more buffs to individual weapons. Another unique feature is the player character's ability to turn into a weapon, to be used by the character they take into main story quests and sub missions with them.

Maglam Lord is available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4, with a PC release scheduled for May 30, 2022.

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Siliconera Thursday, April 28, 2022 5:30 AM
    

Hololive Korone Nendoroid

The hololive Inugami Korone Nendoroid is now available for pre-order from Good Smile Company. The Nendoroid will come with additional parts including three different facial expressions, a Hosoinu figure, and a finger. Pre-orders will be available until June 8, 2022, or until supplies last, and will ship sometime in January 2023. The Nendoroid will cost $56.99.

Korone is the fourth and last member of the hololive Gamers VTuber group to receive a Nendoroid figure. Her Nendoroid will come with three different faceplates, including standard, smiling, and "yandere" facial expressions. As with other Nendoroids, she will also come with interchangeable hand parts that allow her to hold certain additional items.

Many of these additional items serve as references to the personality's past content. These include a holdable loaf of french bread and a large finger. Furthermore, owners can also display two different types of plastic sheet Koronesuki faces. She also comes with a miniature Hosoinu. Her Nendoroid stand features Inugami Korone's name and a symbol of a croissant.

https://twitter.com/GoodSmile_US/status/1519518796091957248?s=20&t=IfpmOAyLj9fbeIvi4Fg7rg

Get a better look at the Korone Nendoroid in the screenshots below:

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Good Smile Company has previously released other Nendoroids of hololive Gamer VTubers like Shirakami Fubuki, Nekomata Okayu, and Ookami Mio. The company also released Pop Up Parade figures of both Okayu and Korone back in September 2021.

The hololive Inugami Korone Nendoroid is available for pre-order via the Good Smile Company website. The Nendoroid will cost $56.99 and ship sometime in January 2023. Pre-orders will be open until June 8, 2022, or until supplies last.

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Siliconera Thursday, April 28, 2022 5:00 AM
    

fgo mississippi mythicizers event header

The newest event in the Japanese version of FGO is the Mississippi Mythicizers event. This will be a crossover event with Learning With Manga! Fate/Grand Order. It will feature three new Servants, which include an SSR version of Paul Bunyan. She will appear in the gacha as a 5-star Alter Ego.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGkeoTAObFQ&t

The Mississippi Mythicizers event will take place in a Singularity from the early 21st century, around the Mississippi River. When Chaldea goes to investigate, they see a treasure ship from ancient Japan, dinosaurs, and a lot of strange new companions. Aside from the SSR Paul Bunyan, this event will introduce new Servants Mary Anning and Daikokuten. Riyo illustrated all three Servants.

Mary Anning will appear as a 1-star Lancer. In history, Anning was an English fossil collector, dealer, and paleontologist. She became famous for all the dinosaurs she discovered during her lifetime. Similar to Izo and Nobukatsu, Mary will be in the friend gacha only during the event. Daikokuten, on the other hand, is a Japanese deity of fortune and wealth. You can see the Noble Phantasm animations for Anning and Daikokuten, as well as Paul Bunyan, here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJm6SAsGeN0

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

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFSYLpsm-o8

FGO is available on iOS and Android devices, and the Mississippi Mythicizers will only be available on the Japanese server. It will run from April 27 until May 18, 2022. Those who have not yet finished getting all their rewards from the Sea Monster Crisis event will still have time to do so.

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Destructoid Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:30 AM
    

The Sonic creator posts a thread detailing issues within Balan's development Yuji Naka has published a series of tweets this morning, criticizing Square...

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Destructoid Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:45 AM
    

It runs through May 2, so you have time [Update: Nintendo has reminded folks in a "last call" post of sorts...

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Destructoid Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:00 AM
    

And new content for Destiny 2 and GTA Online The Amazon Prime Gaming May slate is looking pretty decent, with Dead Space...

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Destructoid Thursday, April 28, 2022 9:30 AM
    

Switch port report After more than a year of console exclusivity to the PlayStation brand, Bugsnax is ready to crawl...

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Destructoid Thursday, April 28, 2022 9:10 AM
    

Welcome to E3, except not Y'all ready for E3? No? Who says? The ESA? Well, publishers are still doing streams...

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A light snack With a catchy theme song and colorful characters, Bugsnax "incherritoed" its way into the hearts and PlayStations...

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Destructoid Thursday, April 28, 2022 5:00 AM
    

Where is my mind? Games are very goal-driven, which is an extremely obvious statement to make, but I do have...

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, April 28, 2022 11:00 AM
     Vanguard M1916 ClassCall of Duty: Vanguard Season Three is here alongside a range of new content such as a trophy system and new weapons. Over in Warzone Pacific, Godzilla and King Kong are getting ready to join Caldera with Operation Monarch. One of the new weapons is a marksman rifle known as the M1916. To unlock the gun, all you have to do is reach tier 15 of the Season Three battle pass where you will unlock it for free. Then, you can begin leveling it up to unlock camos and attachments. If you are left wondering how to create the best M1916 class, look no further — we have you covered. Although the M1916 is a marksman rifle, it does have an element of versatility to it. After all, Activision has described it as being "impressive at any range." Therefore, you should find it useful on numerous multiplayer maps with both medium to longer range lines of sight. This includes the likes of Radar and Oasis.   Call of Duty: Vanguard M1916 class Muzzle: G28 Compensator Barrel: Wyvern 53...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, April 28, 2022 10:00 AM
     Monster Prom 3 Roadtrip demo rodentIf you happen to have a soft spot for dating sims, then you may have already tried out the Monster Prom series. This wacky collection of dating sims sees players attempting to win over one of several colorful monster characters and, if they want, they can share the laughs with up to three other people. So far, the series has gained a positive reception, particularly the second installment, which earned an "overwhelmingly positive" rating on Steam out of 3,405 reviews. Fortunately for fans, developer Beautiful Glitch has already unveiled the series' third entry, dubbed Monster Prom 3: Monster Roadtrip, which players can already try out through a free demo. According to the Steam page, Monster Roadtrip incorporates a fun new twist to the classic Monster Prom formula. Of course, you can still try and find a date like before, but that no longer represents your primary goal. Instead, you have to make it to the end of a road trip in one piece, which means ensuring yo...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, April 28, 2022 9:00 AM
     Hunterx Worth It 1Metroid-likes used to be a pure, common form of indie game. You know, back in "The Before Time." You'd explore a map, have fun, and collect new abilities while using them to hunt down secrets in earlier areas. But then "The Dark Times" came: the Dark Souls Times. Now, a great many of those Metroid-likes have Souls elements jammed in them, even if they don't really make sense. HunterX, a game with a name so generic that it's almost comical, is yet another 2D Souls-like that does what pretty much every one of these games does. But the question stands: is HunterX worth it? When I first looked into this game, I had to add extra keywords while searching online. Somebody decided to pick a title that is obviously associated with an extremely popular Shounen manga franchise. Therefore, if you search for the game's name, you'll just see results about Hunter X Hunter.   Monster X Hunter In this game, you play as a demon/monster hunte...

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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:55 AM
     No pop-culture monster has managed to transcend generations like the vampire, and these undead bloodsuckers are definitely what Sharkmob leaned into in their free-to-play game Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodhunt. The game has launched for PS5 and PC, and we have a new launch trailer to get players hyped. Watch this: Bloodhunt is a thrilling […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:30 AM
     Playism has teamed up with developer nocras to bring to life this colourful open-world anime game. Watch the launch trailer for Tasomachi: Behind the Twilight: Here's the official description: Yukumo is a young girl traversing the world in her beloved airship. Upon arriving at a particular Far Eastern town to run some errands, her airship […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:12 AM
     The state of Star Wars games was at an all-time low for EA, until they released the Soulslike Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. Now fans are waiting on an update for the sequel, but it's possible it won't be coming to previous-gen consoles. As per gaming journalist Jeff Grub (via Bespin Bulletin), the sequel to […]

Pivotal Gamers Thursday, April 28, 2022 4:15 AM
     Hello all. Giveaway Of The Day is giving you the opportunity to win on Ultimate Puzzles Germany. Let's hear them out. Ultimate Puzzles Germany is available as a Giveaway of the day!You have limited time to download, install and register it. A few words about Ultimate Puzzles Germany Ultimate Puzzles Germany is a jigsaw puzzle collection that is completely about Germany. You have to manage va...