Kotaku Monday, November 7, 2022 10:50 AM  Ramattra is the newest tank hero coming to Overwatch 2 and the latest to be locked behind its battle pass system. Revealed during the Overwatch League finals last Friday, the shape-shifting warlord can transform between defensive and offensive modes, but will require players who don't want to pay to grind their way to… |
Kotaku Monday, November 7, 2022 9:10 AM  If you, like me John Walker, are still fathoming your way through the lower echelons of Marvel Snap, there's a good chance there are cards you're clinging on to because they were working so well for you. However, you're now starting to lose more often, wondering what went wrong. The answer is: Kill your darlings. |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 11:57 AM  With the best SP-R 208 loadout for Modern Warfare 2 we're not quite back to the glory days of quickscoping, but it's getting pretty close. While there are plenty of ways to trim the best sniper rifles in Modern Warfare 2 back to their barest forms, we're keeping the long-range scope on our build so it can be used effectively at all ranges. Unless we get a Kar-98k, or something similar, when the Season 1 release date rolls around, this is the best alternative in the FPS game right now. So, exactly why are Modern Warfare 2 SP-R 208 loadouts so popular right now? The marksman rifle is one of the earliest you unlock in the game, but it's also mighty right out of the box: good iron sights, one-shot kill to the upper body at most ranges, and very fast ADS speeds for a bolt-action rifle. Provided you can land your shots, it's easily one of the best guns in Modern Warfare 2. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 11:48 AM  Nvidia has recently found itself in hot water following controversies surrounding its GeForce RTX 4090 power adapter, the design of which appears to be prone to getting rather warm… to the point of melting both itself and the GPU's power input. While this issue appeared to be limited to team green's bundled cables, the problem may unfortunately be more widespread. RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 11:38 AM  A new The Sims 4 CC pack transforms the colour and style of your retail businesses in EA's life game, offering new decoration and furniture options to fashion and clothing shops, so you can keep pulling in the customers as we wait for Project Rene and The Sims 5 release date. RELATED LINKS: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, Play The Sims 4 |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 11:30 AM  The Sonic Frontiers reviews are in, and Sega's latest appears to be somewhat divisive as the hedgehog goes for a full on open-world game for the first time. All these Sonic Frontiers reviews are a big moment for the blue blur, as the core gameplay has moved from 2D to 3D to boost the formula, and now to open-world, which the series will apparently adopt for years going forward. |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 11:17 AM  Want a roundup of the latest Diablo 4 release date speculation and news? Announced during BlizzCon 2019, the upcoming entry in the demon-slaying action RPG game series has had many different teasers and trailers. These have showcased the various Diablo 4 classes we can use to take on the hordes of monsters that block the way between the horned lord of the underworld and us. The roster of playable classes includes transforming druids, spell-flinging wizards, and somersaulting rogues. Each class has unique combat skills to weave through every shambling zombie, skittering demon, and colossal terror that awaits you in these dank, hallowed halls. So far, so familiar, but that's hardly going to upset the series' devoted fans. However, despite a relatively open development process, prospective players have been left to speculate when the Diablo 4 release date might be. RELATED LINKS: Diablo 4 release date, The best games like Diablo you can play on PC, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 11:10 AM  The American Truck Simulator Texas DLC release date has now been officially revealed, and after a long wait, the Lone Star State will be open for business November 15. Developer SCS Software has produced a new trailer to announce the date for the long-awaited expansion pack, which adds the largest of America's 'lower 48' states to the trucking game. |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 10:49 AM  The Minecraft tuff golem was sadly not destined to be added to the sandbox game, losing out to the weirdly-named Sniffer in the 2022 Minecraft Live mob vote. The annual mob vote is easily one of the most hotly anticipated features of the Minecraft Live broadcast, alongside the announcement of the next big Minecraft update. Three mobs go up for vote, and two are forgotten about, sadly never to see the light of day - of which the tuff golem is now one. During the 2022 livestream, another Minecraft mob was revealed, the Camel, as well as some other features we can expect from the 1.20 Minecraft update in 2023. But while there were some fantastic announcements during Minecraft Live 2022, the tuff golem was not one of them, coming out dead last in the vote. Here's why. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 10:39 AM  The New World leaderboards appear to have leaked ahead of release, but fans of Amazon Games' debut MMORPG aren't exactly impressed by the current designs and the selection of activities players will be able to rank for. RELATED LINKS: New World system requirements, New World beginner's guide, New World review |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 10:27 AM  The Minecraft rascal was one of two mobs who lost out in the Minecraft Live mob vote 2022. Minecraft is renowned as a community-focussed game in a lot of ways, and each year, Mojang Studios creates three new Minecraft mob designs, letting the decision of which should be added to the game fall on the fans. In 2022, the Rascal went up against the tuff golem and the sniffer. While the adorable Minecraft Sniffer beat out the cheeky, underground-dwelling rascal, it was a close second, with the golem coming in last. So what would the rascal have been had it have come out on top? RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 10:09 AM  The final season of Stranger Things begins filming next year, but Netflix's popular sci-fi drama still has much to offer. Following on from 2019's Stranger Things 3: The Game, Netflix has revealed its subsequent video game adaptation, and this time, we're exploring the Upside Down through our VR headsets. Teaming up with developer Tender Claws, Stranger Things VR arrives late next year. RELATED LINKS: Best VR games, Oculus Quest 3 release date, Project Cambria release date |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 10:05 AM  To be surrounded by Disney Dreamlight Valley animals, you don't have to have a singing voice like Snow White. Instead, just find out what these Dreamlight Valley critters like to eat and keep them well fed. Feed critters enough times, in fact, and you can even turn them into your companion throughout your time in the Disney game. Like pets in an MMO game, companions are an avatar customisation option letting you can choose an adorable animal to follow you around as you explore this Disney life sim - something we can help you with in our Dreamlight Valley guide - and you can even pet them. In order to turn wild critters into companions, as well as earn daily loot and Dreamlight, you'll need to know how to approach them and what they like to eat. RELATED LINKS: Best Disney games, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide, Best life sims |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 9:55 AM  Like with many of the best MMORPG games, server downtime is a natural part of life. The same can be said for Tower of Fantasy server maintenance, as Hotta Studio has announced that it will be shutting down the game's servers very soon to deal with some common bugs and issues, with compensation promised for your cooperation. RELATED LINKS: Tower of Fantasy codes, Tower of Fantasy characters, How to level up in Tower of Fantasy |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 9:55 AM  The Final Fantasy 16 release date for PC is suddenly unclear after a new video for the Square Enix RPG game confirms PS5 exclusivity for six months, troubling news for FFXIV players, as one of the best MMORPGs awaits a new patch. RELATED LINKS: The best RPG games on PC 2022, The best JRPGs on PC in 2022, Best Final Fantasy games on PC |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 9:41 AM  Want to know about Valorant ranks and how the ranking system works? Like all competitive FPS games, Riot's Valorant has an ascending ladder of titles to sort the player base by ability. Whether you're starting out as a lowly Iron or maintaining your dominance as a mighty Immortal, if you play Valorant competitively your life is governed by the ranking system. Valorant has a couple of different ways it measures ranking progress and the overall rating of players against each other. Each player has an overall Valorant rank, but there's also a dedicated 'Act rank' for each act. On top of that, there's also a concept called 'rank rating', which is connected to MMR. Here is everything you need to know about Valorant ranks, the current rank distribution, and competitive play. RELATED LINKS: Valorant characters: all agents and abilities, Valorant tier list, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 9:28 AM  The Modern Warfare 2 max level is the highest military rank you can reach in the multiplayer game, with the accompanying emblem showing off your dedication and progress to teammates and enemies alike. As you're shooting your way through the ranks, you may wonder what awaits you at the top, unlocking all of the best Modern Warfare 2 guns, killstreaks and attachments along the way. So just how high can you go? At this point in time, the answer is not very, as we're still in pre-season. The Modern Warfare 2 max level is 55 right now, but you will be able to prestige those levels as soon as the Modern Warfare 2 season 1 release date arrives in the FPS game. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 9:20 AM  Diving into the Mountain Everest Max review changed my opinion of what a gaming keyboard should be, standing out from the crowd with an unparalleled level of customisation. The complete package is nothing short of a Twitch streamer's dream, baking elements of the Elgato Stream Deck into its DNA. The best part, however, is that while the Everest Max sits at the peak of the Mountain range, its modularity creates an increasingly affordable pathway for those that find the full whack a bit too pricey. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 11:04 AM  A Fortnite leak has revealed a new cosmetic type could be coming to the battle royale game from Epic. We're not expecting to see anything on this soon, but it could potentially turn up in Fortnite chapter 3 season 5 depending on how far in development this feature is. RELATED LINKS: Fortnite Refer a Friend, Fortnite Chapter 3 Season 4 speculation, Fortnite Dragon Ball event details |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 9:05 AM  The Witcher and Crusader Kings are combined as the Steam strategy game CK3 gets a brand-new total conversion mod that brings the world of Geralt, Henry Cavill, CDPR's sandbox game, and Andrzej Sapkowski to Crusader Kings 3, with much more content promised for Steam Workshop in the future. RELATED LINKS: Crusader Kings 3 DLC guide, The best Crusader Kings 3 mods, Play Crusader Kings 3 |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 9:44 AM  Get your hands on the best Modern Warfare 2 guns to give yourself a huge advantage over your opponents. Whether you're after an SMG, marksman rifle, or assault rifle, there's plenty to pick from to suit every style of player in this multiplayer game. It's not enough to simply choose a weapon for your loadout, you also need to know how to create the perfect build using the right set of attachments. Fortunately, the Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith makes it easy to unlock attachments, even for the weapons you aren't using on the battlefield. Take a look at our list to discover what the best guns are in the Modern Warfare 2. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 11:57 AM  The best wireless gaming mouse has come a long way over the past decade, now combining everything you'd want from a wired rodent without clumsy cables to snag. Gone are the days where you'd see your cursor budge seconds after you move the mouse, the connection stutter, or your wire catch at a crucial moment that could mean the difference between winning and losing. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 8:14 AM  The built-in Modern Warfare 2 benchmark is meant to offer you guidance on how you can expect the FPS game to run on your system, but it's unfortunately not been the most reliable tool. Thankfully, it now appears that it's received a fix that addresses its inaccurate fps reporting, meaning it should now be more reflective of your PC's performance. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 8:01 AM  Riot Games has rolled out many futuristic Valorant skins that are heavily engineered with machinery covered in browns and blacks, but fans have been begging the developer to play with pink. Despite high demand, the Valorant skin inventory lacks soft colours like pinks, yellows, and baby blues. But, independent skin creators are doing a great job of inspiring the FPS' developer. RELATED LINKS: Valorant characters: all agents and abilities, Valorant tier list, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 7:52 AM  Back in the day, if you got a Modern Warfare 2 nuke, you were the envy of all your friends and foes alike. It required 25 kills without dying, so it was arguably the biggest flex you could pull on everyone else in your lobby in the multiplayer game. As it turns out, nukes are back in the 2022 version of the FPS game, but they're instead known as mass guided bombs, or MGB for short. Just like before, when you earn an MGB killstreak, it ends the match and your team wins. There's a ten-second countdown warning everyone in the match that the game will be finishing early, and if you look to the sky, you can see the slow moving plane drop the bombs towards the ground. Here's what you need to know about how to get a Modern Warfare 2 nuke. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 7:46 AM  The Genshin Impact Faruzan banner release date is on the cards, and it's heavily speculated that it's coinciding with the 3.3 update. Faruzan is a four-star bow user that wields the power of Anemo. Unlike most Genshin Impact characters that tend to feature as part of the anime game's story, not much else is currently known about Faruzan beyond a few snippets of dialogue, leading to plenty of fan speculation. Thankfully, Faruzan's upcoming Genshin Impact banner suggests we can expect the RPG game to shed some light on the elusive Sumeru Akademiya member's whereabouts and motives. In the meantime, here's everything we know about the Genshin Impact Faruzan banner, including its rumoured release date and a full breakdown of all the abilities in her kit. RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Monday, November 7, 2022 7:43 AM  The Modern Warfare 2 Orion camo is the ultimate goal for everyone playing the latest FPS game. The hardest to unlock of the mastery camos, Orion is a gorgeous mixture of black prisms and multicoloured patterns that look like deep space. You'll eventually want to get Orion on all of the best Modern Warfare 2 guns, but you need to know how first. Compared to the last Modern Warfare, completing camo challenges in Modern Warfare 2 is actually much easier. Long gone are the days of having to get countless kills while mounted or multi-kills with a launcher - the method has been streamlined, but rather than unlocking Obsidian or Damascus for all weapons in one category, you now unlock the high-end camos for one weapon at a time. Here are the details on how to get Orion in Modern Warfare 2. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 7, 2022 11:40 AM  Fantasy roguelike Dead Cells is being invaded by indies again. Weapons and outfits from six games are making their way into the game with today's free Everone Is Here 2 update: Terraria, Hotline Miami, Shovel Knight, Slay The Spire, Risk Of Rain 2, and Katana Zero. There's also new lore rooms based on locations from these games, which is where you'll find the weapons stored. You can watch some of the costumes and weapons in action in the trailer below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 7, 2022 10:54 AM  Ever fancied becoming the bad guy? Well, a new Stranger Things VR game that mixes psychological horror with action is coming from creative studio Tender Claws in 2023, and it casts you as telekinetic monstrosity Vecna. The game's been commissioned by Netflix, with the series writers involved in creating it. I'm not sure exactly how involved they are, but the trailer is suitably Stranger Things enough that it's not that big a deal if they just looked at it and went "Yes, fine." You can watch it for yourself below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 7, 2022 10:30 AM  Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer - not including Warzone 2.0 - brings out the best of COD's excellent gunplay on an array of colourful maps that largely deliver. And it tones down the pace of movement too, making for a measured experience that certainly rewards speed, but doesn't make it an athletics competition. And while the game's multiplayer is a slick refinement of what's come before, its gun unlock process is messy and excessive, even if it offers plenty of options for all types of player. Oh, and make sure you've got the game installed on an SSD... |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 7, 2022 9:59 AM  Black Friday can always be relied upon to take the pain out of a new keyboard purchase. I've only been keeping track in a very general sense but it does feel like non-sale prices, especially on mechanical keyboards, have been creeping upwards. If you are in the market, you could thefore find, say, a list of the best early Black Friday gaming keyboard deals very useful indeed. Hey, here's one. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 7, 2022 9:37 AM  I don't know about you, but a hectic working and family schedule means my time for games is way more limited than it used to be. That's why I'm intrigued by Chop Goblins, a "microshooter" from Dusk and Gloomwood developer David Szymanski that's coming to Steam on January 2nd, 2023. Szymanski says Chop Goblins' campaign can be finished within a single sitting of around 30 minutes. Appropriately enough, it's all about time travel. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 7, 2022 8:01 AM  There's a war going on between instalments in the Battlefield series, and it looks like Battlefield 1 is coming out on top for now. The World War One FPS has been spotted nestled in Steam's top ten best-selling games rankings (thanks, Emopulse), although it's since slipped out again. Battlefield 1's also set a record over the weekend for its all-time highest concurrent player numbers, reaching more than 50,000 players in the past 24 hours. I say, tip top. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 7, 2022 7:49 AM  Every weekend, indie devs show off current work on Twitter's #screenshotsaturday tag. And every Monday, I bring you a selection of these snaps and clips. This week, my eye has been caught by tactical mecha action, a spinny shotgun, and honestly a good number of games and things which I don't entirely understand—a mood I'm always here for. Check 'em out! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 7, 2022 6:46 AM  Fresh hell could arrive in April 2023 in the form of a Diablo 4 launch, if new rumours are accurate. Windows Central and the XboxEra podcast both say they've heard the release window from sources. That's not all, as details of the fantasy action RPG's release could be announced on December 8th at The Game Awards, according to both sets of sources. These include pre-orders opening during the show, and a February 2023 open beta. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, November 7, 2022 5:53 AM  It's nearly the end of the year, a time when many a person's thoughts turn to the birth of Jesus Christ (along with whether or not they're getting FIFA 23 on Christmas morning). Forget about other games for the moment though, because one developer's bringing The Bible itself to Steam. The appropriately named Bible Games are releasing a fully voiced version of the good book on November 14th, complete with trivia quizzes to check your biblical knowledge. You can watch the surprisingly dramatic trailer below. |
Twinfinite Monday, November 7, 2022 11:52 AM The indie crossover includes outfits and weapons. |
Twinfinite Monday, November 7, 2022 11:42 AM Cypher is finally getting a buff; Fade isn't so lucky. |
Twinfinite Monday, November 7, 2022 11:16 AM Production of the series has officially begun. |
Twinfinite Monday, November 7, 2022 10:52 AM Luffy and his crew will return to Water 7 in the JRPG One Piece Odyssey. |
Twinfinite Monday, November 7, 2022 10:46 AM Here's a list of all available codes in Goddess of Victory: Nikke. |
Twinfinite Monday, November 7, 2022 9:24 AM Here's ten questions we still have regarding Pokemon Scarlet and Violet before its release. |
Twinfinite Monday, November 7, 2022 9:00 AM With the addition of an open world, is Sonic Frontiers a shot in the arm for the series or simply more of the same? |
Twinfinite Monday, November 7, 2022 9:00 AM We got to chat with War of the Visions producer Hiroki Fujimoto about the game's future updates. |
Twinfinite Monday, November 7, 2022 7:19 AM Got milk? |
Twinfinite Monday, November 7, 2022 6:27 AM Who took the money home? |
Twinfinite Monday, November 7, 2022 6:27 AM Here's today's Jumble answer! |
Twinfinite Monday, November 7, 2022 6:20 AM Here's today's Byrdle answer for those who can't quite work it out. |
Twinfinite Monday, November 7, 2022 5:59 AM So, when's the barbarian gonna show up? |
Siliconera Monday, November 7, 2022 11:30 AM
HoYoVerse revealed the Genshin Impact Battle Chronicle will now support widgets for Android and iOS devices. This is a part of the HoYoLAB App version 2.21 update. People who choose to add it can a small or large version of the icon to their mobile device's screen. Here are pictures showing how the two Genshin Impact Battle Chronicle widgets could look. With the smaller version, people can see how much Original Resin they have and tap the "check in" link. The larger one mentions someone's rank level and Original Resin status, while also offering links to check in, go to the interest group, see the version topics page, and head to all tools. The announcement also noted how to add the Genshin Impact Battle Chronicle widget. When adding a widget as normal, searching for HoYoLab will cause the two shortcuts to show up on both Android and iOS devices. On an Android device, someone could also do it while using Battle Chronicle by selecting Real-Time Notes. Genshin Impact is available for the PS5, PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and people can access the Battle Chronicle by logging into the official site. Past Battle Chronicle updates did things like add an Enhancement Progression Tool. The post Genshin Impact Battle Chronicle Mobile Widgets Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 7, 2022 11:00 AM
Vic Game Studios announced it delayed its Black Clover Mobile game out of 2022, but worldwide closed beta tests and versions are now planned. It will appear in 2023. There's no exact release window yet. However, development is in "final stretch" and it should appear before Q2 2023 ends. It was announced at Jump Festa 2022. The announcement came via a video statement from Vic Game Studios CEO Jae-Young Choi. It began with the studio head explaining the delay is designed to improve its quality. Global closed Black Clover Mobile beta tests will be held in certain regions. These will be designed to check on things like service stability. Choi also promised further updates ahead of launch. Here's the full video. English subtitles are available via closed captions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jg77dLsQIww&ab_channel=%E3%80%90%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%80%91%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A2%E3%83%90%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB%28%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%A2%29 There is also a new trailer to set the stage for the game. It shows some of the characters that will appear and a bit of gameplay. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfV4pxk9Cyk&ab_channel=%E3%80%90%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%80%91%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A2%E3%83%90%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB%28%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%A2%29 A prologue is also available. However, English subtitles aren't available for it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb6I4F-BEkU&ab_channel=%E3%80%90%E5%85%AC%E5%BC%8F%E3%80%91%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%BC%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC%E3%83%A2%E3%83%90%E3%82%A4%E3%83%AB%28%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AD%E3%83%A2%29 The official website is now open, with English, Japanese, and Korean language options available. Only the Home and Prologue sections are open. Black Clover Mobile will appear worldwide on Android and Apple iOS devices in 2023, with closed beta tests held ahead of launch. The post Black Clover Mobile Delayed Until 2023, Global Closed Beta Tests Planned appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 7, 2022 10:30 AM
A Nintendo Indie World Showcase presentation will appear on November 9, 2022. Both the North American and European Twitter accounts shared the announcement. People will be able to tune in at 9am PT/12pm ET/6pm CET. As usual, Switch indie games will be shown off during the event. The placeholder page is already live on YouTube. It noted that the November 2022 Indie World Showcase will come in at just under 30 minutes. There's a 25 minute run-time. As usual, this will mean announcements for new games, looks at already announced games, video footage, and perhaps even developer commentary. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyQrcFyO_jY&ab_channel=NintendoofAmerica This is only the second Nintendo showcase looking at independent developers' titles for 2022. The first one appeared in May 2022. Some of the games that showed up there and had a Fall or Winter 2022 release window included Batora: Lost Haven, A Guidebook of Babel, and Wildfrost. We could also learn more about Hollow Knight: Silksong. As these presentations tend to include shadowdrops, there will also likely be at least two games available immediately following the video presentation. There won't be any first-party or major releases showing up here, however. Those are reserved for full Nintendo Directs. The last one focusing on games appeared back on September 13, 2022. The next Nintendo Indie World Showcase will show off Switch games at 9am PT/12pm ET/6pm CET on November 9, 2022. The post November 2022 Nintendo Indie World Showcase Will Show Up This Week appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 7, 2022 10:00 AM
KLab, developer of Bleach: Brave Souls, announced it acquired the rights to create a new online game based on My Hero Academia. It received the rights from the series' production committee. The rights apply to a full global release, with the exception of mainland China. This effectively confirms that KLab's MHA online game could eventually see wider release, whenever it does show up. [Thanks, 4Gamer!] Exactly what that MHA online game will turn out to be, however, is unclear. KLab did not mention any concrete details about the game, its target platforms, or release window beyond noting it will be based on My Hero Academia. The company did say that it intends to use its know-how cultivated from operating other IP-based games to ensure an enjoyable experience for fans all over the world. KLab currently operates Bleach: Brave Souls, a free-to-play game available on Android and iOS devices, PCs, and PS4s. That game surpassed a milestone of 70 million total downloads in the seven years since its release. It also operates Captain Tsubasa: Dream Team and a game based on Love Live. It recently announced a blockchain-based game called Captain Tsubasa - Rivals -. The MHA game announcement did not mention if blockchain technology or NFTs are involved. Various other My Hero Academia games are currently operating under other publishers and developers. Bandai Namco is set to release a battle royal-style title, My Hero Academia: Ultra Rumble. MHA: The Strongest Hero also launched in late September 2022. KLab's MHA online game is in development. The My Hero Academia manga is published in English by Viz Media. The anime airs on various streaming services. The post Bleach: Brave Souls' KLab Gets Rights for a My Hero Academia Game appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 7, 2022 9:30 AM
Square Enix shared more Final Fantasy VII Remake concept art. This time it doesn't just focus on a specific character. It also looks at an outfit. During FFVII Remake decisions players make influence the dress Tifa can wear to Don Corneo's mansion, with one design being billed a Sporty cheongsam. The latest pictures and insight show the concept art for it and discuss her hairstyle. In the tweet discussing the possible options, it first mentioned that the team had a lot of ideas. A Chocobo bikini and maid outfit were two mentioned. However, developers insisted that Tifa's hair be in buns should she wear the sporty cheongsam dress in FFVII Remake. Here's the black and white version of the dress' concept art. It allows the dress' leopard pattern and stockings' lace top to be seen more clearly. And this is the full-color version of Tifa in the cheongsam. Finally, here's Tifa in FFVII Remake wearing the sporty cheongsam dress. As a reminder, Square Enix announced merchandise of Tifa in her various dresses. One is a static figure, while the other is a Play Arts Kai posable one. Those will debut in July 2023. As a reminder, Tifa could wear three outfits to Don Corneo's mansion. In addition to the "sporty" cheongsam, there is an "exotic" kimono and a "mature" evening gown. Final Fantasy VII Remake is available for the PlayStation 4, while FFVII Remake Intergrade is out on the PlayStation 5 and PC. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion will release for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on December 13, 2022. The post FFVII Remake Tifa Sporty Cheongsam Dress Design Details Shared appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 7, 2022 9:15 AM
There's a new hint that FFXVI will only temporarily be a PlayStation 5 exclusive, thanks to a "Play Like Never Before" PS5 trailer. Sony's video features a clip of the game at the 15 second mark. When footage is shown, it noted a six month exclusivity period. The video also confirmed a Summer 2023 launch window. [Thanks, Wario64!] Here's a screenshot from the Sony trailer that mentioned FFXVI is a PlayStation 5 exclusive for only six months. And here's the full trailer: As a reminder, FFXVI wouldn't be the only Square Enix Final Fantasy game to only be a temporary PlayStation exclusive. FFVII Remake was as well. Its period initially lasted a year. When it was about to launch, Square Enix noted it would only be on the PS4 until April 10, 2021. The PS5 FFVII Remake Intergrade version then debuted on June 10, 2021. It showed up on PCs shortly after on December 16, 2021. This comes after a number of other announcements related to the game. For example, details about the difficulty levels came up. A demo was also confirmed. Final Fantasy XVI will come to the PlayStation 5 in Summer 2023. We'll find out its release date in 2022. There's no exact release date yet. After it does launch, it could show up on other platforms after the six month exclusivity period is up. The post FFXVI Will Be a PlayStation 5 Exclusive for 6 Months appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 7, 2022 9:00 AM
Grilla is without a doubt one of the most important resources in Harvestella, mostly because that's the equivalent to your standard JRPG currency in the whimsical RPG-farming simulator hybrid. In order to reap the rewards of your harvest, you will need Grilla to buy seeds, upgrades to your humble farm, and even craft better weapons for your excursions into the world at large. This guide will be outlining some ways to consistently and quickly rake in Grilla in Harvestella. That said, there are a few avenues to acquire Grilla so don't feel locked in to any one method. And make sure to dedicate time to whatever method works best for you!
Farming and FishingPerhaps the most straightforward way of obtaining Grilla is through farming and fishing. Farming is extremely straightforward, but there's a little more to it when min-maxing your profits. Crops will change mostly every season, so make sure to plan according for the upcoming harvest. For example, Carrops can be grown during Spring and Summer, but not in any other season. They also take only one day to grow, which can yield quick profits. But to truly benefit from your harvest, considering buying Cucumbles and every season's equivalent. Cucumbles may cost more, with each seed at 370 Grilla, but the crop can be harvested repeatedly for 200 Grilla a pop. And with each season lasting 30 days, you can quickly recoup the costs and have consistent profit coming in from your crops. The next method is fishing. You can obtain a fishing pole by purchasing Fishing Knowledge from the General Store for 800 Grilla. Grabbing this early on is ideal, since you can fish in a plethora of locations throughout the world. Your farm, for example, has a single fishing spot that can be used every day which makes for a great way to quickly make Grilla while exploring or just wanting to pass time. It also eats up a small amount of stamina, so it's perfect for those who have just started the game and don't have access to their kitchen yet.
CookingAt a costly 2,000 Grilla investment, you can unlock cooking in Harvestella. It only takes a day after purchasing your kitchen for it to become accessible in your house, but it's more than worth it. Outside of providing a way to make filling food items that will help regenerate stamina, you can sell those cooked dishes for a pretty penny. It isn't the most profitable way to make a quick buck, but if you have access to ingredients on hand, you can quickly make food and sell them alongside your usual choice of crops or fish. Just remember that cooking meals does make time pass a fair amount if you're whipping up more than one dish. So if you're looking to make the most out of your time farming and fishing will be your best bet. ExplorationDungeons and other areas are available to explore in Harvestella. These areas not only allow you to sometimes pick up valuable cooking ingredients and random seed drops, but enemies can drop items that can be sold for Grilla. This isn't as consistent as farming for example, but is all part of min-maxing since you'll want to head out and fight monsters while you're waiting for your crops to yield valuable produce. So don't forget to leave your farm and explore the great yonder if you have the time! Harvestella is available for Nintendo Switch and Windows PC. The post How to Quickly Earn Grilla in Harvestella appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 7, 2022 8:30 AM
Square Enix revealed more about Crisis Core FFVII Reunion's UI, Materia, and gameplay systems. Via the FFVII Remake Twitter account, the company showed off some of the updated menu design going into the game. It also detailed more about the game's Materia system. Here's a closer look at the screenshot. The new Crisis Core FFVII Reunion user interface takes more directly after the aesthetic style and layout used in Final Fantasy VII Remake. It also takes advantage of the extra screen space afforded by home consoles. Artwork of the character is more prominent too. One holdover is the visible Shinra company logo, though, as a reminder of the context of the adventure. Players can also sort and filter materia by their color and type, as well as see their statistical gains at a glance. Check out a screenshot from the PSP version's menu below, for comparison.
Earlier posts about the user interface in Crisis Core FFVII Reunion highlighted some of the changes to controls enabled by using a traditional console gamepad layout. On the PSP, players didn't have access to a second analog stick, limiting some of the control options. Now that the game's on newer platforms, the camera can be controlled freely. A brief gameplay video posted on Friday highlighted the way this smooths out combat. https://twitter.com/FFVIIR_CLOUD/status/1588471116984717312 The Crisis Core FFVII Reunion Materia system will work similarly to the original game's. Various Materia will unlock different abilities to use in combat, ranging from health-restoring spells to damaging magic. Passive boosts like additional HP are also available, as are new abilities, like a spinning sword attack. Materia Synthesis will also be useful for upgrading Materia and enhancing their effectiveness. Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII Reunion will launch on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Nintendo Switch on December 13, 2022. The post Crisis Core FFVII Reunion Screenshot Shows Materia and Menu Designs appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 7, 2022 8:00 AM
Prepare to experience Eorzea through the Warrior of Light's eyes. Team Flat2VR is working on an unofficial virtual reality mod for Square Enix's hit MMORPG. The Final Fantasy XIV VR mod promises to make the game compatible with various headsets. Flat2VR teased the mod's functionality in a tweet: https://twitter.com/flat2vr/status/1588665945278803968 The Final Fantasy XIV VR mod is being developed by modders Marulu and Streetrat, who helped create the Half-Life 2 VR mod. That mod altered Valve's 2004 shooter to allow free aiming and full "6 degrees of freedom" movement with VR headsets and motion tracking. The mod being developed for FFXIV promises similar functionality, including support for use with a first- and third-person camera and the use of motion controls. The trailer shows a player in a VR headset traveling around in the game. They view characters by tilting their head, and even appear to engage in some gameplay, visiting areas from the Heavensward expansion. The teaser shows a floating UI that appears in front of the player and shows their various abilities in the traditional PC-style hotbar arrangement. The Final Fantasy XIV VR mod is set to enter alpha testing soon. Details on what hardware it will support or its requirements have not been announced. It should also be noted that Square Enix stated repeatedly that it considers mods to be a violation of FFXIV's terms of service. Though it tends to turn a blind eye towards certain "quality of life" mods like data parsers and graphical tweaks, it has punished streamers caught using them publicly. In essence, mods and third-party tools are things to use at one's own risk, and the VR mod may well fall under that umbrella. Final Fantasy XIV is available on PS4, PS5, and PC, where it recently received its version 6.28 content patch. The post A Final Fantasy XIV VR Mod is in Development appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 7, 2022 7:30 AM
Sword Art Online's 10th anniversary event brought news of a brand-new Sword Art Online film project in the works. Aniplex also aired a brief teaser. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwhGSYeIJBs The Sword Art Online film project tease itself is very light on concrete information and does not even confirm if the project is animated. The terms used to describe it, though, are telling. They trumpet it as an "entirely new" and "original" feature film. It could even be a hint about a potential live-action production. In 2016, Skydance Media acquired the rights to produce a live action TV series adaptation of Sword Art Online. This framing could be a hint mean that, whatever the project turns out to be, it won't be connected to the animated Sword Art Online Progressive film adaptations. Of that series, two films have been released: Aria of a Starless Night and Scherzo of a Dark Dusk. Progressive tells a reimagined story of the original Aincrad arc, focusing in greater detail on the earlier adventures of Kirito, Asuna, and other key SAO cast members. One other Sword Art Online feature film exists, and it's the anime-original Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale. Ordinal Scale takes place between the second and third seasons of the anime series (i.e. between the "Phantom Bullet" arc and SAO: Alicization), and follows Kirito and the gang's encounters while playing with the Augma, an augmented-reality device that projects virtual images onto the real world (as opposed to the "full dive" VR they usually employed). The Sword Art Online anime series are available to view on various streaming and retail platforms. A new Sword Art Online game, Last Recollection is in development for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The post New Sword Art Online Film Project in Development appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, November 7, 2022 7:00 AM
A new Sword Art Online game is on the way. At Full Dive Continue, a livestream event celebrating the 10th anniversary of the anime, Bandai Namco and Kadokawa announced Sword Art Online: Last Recollection, an action-RPG and a follow-up to 2020's Alicization Lycoris. The game is targeted for release in 2023 on current consoles and PC. Check out the new Sword Art Online game teaser trailer below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qAdPY-e5ZI The Sword Art Online: Last Recollection teaser and official website lay out the premise, which adapts the "War of Underworld" story from the original novels and anime. As in the original story, the virtual environment of Underworld (where Kirito and his pals were trapped during the events of Alicization Lycoris) is on the verge of ruin. The gate between the Human Empire and the Dark Territory is breached, and "Final Load Test" -- a massive invasion intended to test the potential of the A.I. lifeforms living in Underworld -- begins. A new character, a dark knight known as Dorothy, escapes the Dark Territory with Sarai. Dorothy seeks to bring an end to her unchangeable fate, one that leads her to ask what the difference is between the world ending and her dying. Sword Art Online: Last Recollection will adapt the new events of War of Underworld to the unique, game-original timeline that's persisted through the various Sword Art Online game adaptations. It'll have the largest playable character roster in the franchise so far, and the largest number of story episodes. In addition to new original characters like Dorothy, the trailer and website features characters who played roles in the War for Underworld story, like Shuster (aka Shasta), Lipia, Iskahn, and Dil, leaders of the Dark Territory's armies. Singer ReoNa will once again provide the game's theme song. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, who voices Kirito in the anime and games, recorded a video message for fans. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=on2USr_Xzvs The video featured Matsuoka explaining that the game timeline is different from that of the anime and novels, and that some of the events and characters are also different. Indeed, the taglines for Last Recollection promise that the story will be "new" and explore different outcomes (such as if characters like Kirito and Eugeo were present during events that they weren't there for in the original story). Sword Art Online: Last Recollection launches on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC in 2023 in Japan. Overseas release plans have not yet been confirmed. The previous Sword Art Online game, Alicization Lycoris, arrived on Nintendo Switch in 2022, years after becoming available on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The post New Sword Art Online Game Last Recollection Adapts War of Underworld appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 7, 2022 11:45 AM  Genshin Impact is one of the trendiest gacha games in the market, with stunning character designs and animations that remain popular two years after its launch. Yet as beautiful as the game can be at times, it is still a gacha game at heart and designed to suck money away from your wallet. Naturally, 5-star characters are the most desirable units to pull in the game, which also makes them the most challenging and potentially expensive characters to gain as well. However, Genshin Impact has a "pity system" that guarantees you will earn a 5-star character at a certain point — and here's how to check the counter. With the pity system, players will gain stacks towards this pity counter for every character they pull that is not a 5-star unit. A "soft pity" will hit at around 75 pulls, dramatically increasing the chances of earning a 5-star starting at this point. However, there is a hard cap at 90 pulls, guaranteeing you a shiny new 5-star unit when you r... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 7, 2022 11:30 AM  The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 launched with a long list of weapons and attachments up for grabs. The Fennec 45 is a relatively easy submachine gun to unlock, as you don't have to go through one of the many weapon trees to get it. All you have to do is reach military rank 38 and it's yours. As soon as you begin levelling up your Fennec 45, you'll unlock all the attachments you need to build the best class in Modern Warfare 2. The Fennec 45 is yet another weapon to make a return from previous iterations, along with the M4 assault rifle, the VEL 46, among others. The Fennec 45 has an impressive fire rate — one of the fastest of any weapon in the game. As a result, you'll be able to shred through the opposition, but its only effective at close range. Therefore, this class will improve accuracy, so you have more chance of getting a kill at medium range. At the same time, mobility will be improved so you can get up close and personal with the gun. Ca... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 7, 2022 10:30 AM  The launch of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 saw the release of a long list of weapons and attachments for you to unlock. One of the submachine guns you'll be able to get your hands on early on is the FSS Hurricane, and with the best attachments equipped you can build a strong class to take to your next Modern Warfare 2 match. The FSS Hurricane was one of the weapon to feature in the multiplayer beta back in September. Since then, more attachments are available, so you'll definitely want to update your build. Predominantly, this build will focus on increasing the recoil control and damage of the weapon to make the submachine gun viable not only in close-quarters combat, but at medium ranges too. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 FSS Hurricane class Muzzle: FTAC Castle Comp Barrel: FSS Cannonade 16" Underbarrel: VX Pineapple Stock: Demo Fade Pro Stock Rear Grip: Sakin ZX Grip Its time to break down the attachments used on this class. First up is the FTAC Castle Comp... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 7, 2022 10:15 AM  When you're bored, you can never go wrong with the rogue-lite genre. If you want a new one to play, there's always an upcoming game lurking around the corner. The Unliving entered Early Access today, with a lot of necromancy and even more attacking, running, and dodging. With so many similar games on the market, you have to wonder – Is The Unliving worth it in Early Access? Unlike a lot of games, The Unliving doesn't have a set timeframe for when it'll leave Early Access. Instead, its developers are treating this version as the base version of the game. When it's done, it's done, but for now you can enjoy around 100 abilities and modifiers, three levels, three main bosses, and 18 enemies. Necromancy is central to the gameplay and narrative of The Unliving. Upon waking up in the game, your character is initially unsure of himself and his power. A mysterious voice goads you into remembering that you aren't just anyone: you're the Necromancer. This opening sequence i... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, November 7, 2022 9:33 AM  The Overwatch League finals finished with a bang on October 4, and as promised, a new hero was announced following the conclusion of the final. While fans were expecting the new tank hero to be Mauga, a former cohort of Baptiste, what we got was a complete surprise. Ramattra is the newest tank hero coming to Overwatch 2, and he's an Omnic on the opposite spectrum of Zenyatta. And there are some people thirsting over him, it seems. Ramattra is an Omnic who was created to lead other Omnics into war. Seeking to create a better world for Omnics overall, Rammatra grew bitter over the mistreatment of robotic beings by humans. A jaded soul, Ramattra seeks to find his own place for Omnics. It's a classic tragic tale of a sympathetic character with a tragic past, with the potential that Ramattra will eventually go over the deep end and take a forsaken path. Tanks rule the world Ramattra will be the 11th tank in the game. He follows the new character Junker Queen, who was intr... |
Gamer Empire Monday, November 7, 2022 8:54 AM In Deep Rock Galactic, a pickaxe is a crucial tool that allows you to mine the minerals on the Hoxxes planet. Moreover, you can use […] |
Gamer Empire Monday, November 7, 2022 8:43 AM In Deep Rock Galactic, the Space Rig is your dwarf's mother ship. It's where you live, sleep, and return after each mission. All of your […] |
Gamer Empire Monday, November 7, 2022 7:23 AM The world of Mount and Blade has always been popular for providing modders with a great basis for their work. Mount and Blade 2: Bannerlord […] |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 7, 2022 11:00 AM One of the Shrines in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the Bareeda Naag Shrine or the Cannon. This Shrine requires Link to hit a target using a cannon to access the shrine's altar. Before Link can access the shrine, however, Link must first complete The Ancient Rito Song Shrine Quest. This […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 7, 2022 10:00 AM Team Cherry's Metroidvania action-adventure game, Hollow Knight, follows the journey of a nameless warrior called the Knight as he travels through Hallownest, which is now a kingdom ruined by a supernatural disease. As the Knight journeys through Hallownest, he can unlock new abilities, spells, charms, and different people that will help the Knight traverse through […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 7, 2022 5:57 AM It's certainly a week for huge drops. Besides the premiere for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and the release of God of War Ragnarok, SEGA is also gearing up for the launch of Sonic Frontiers. The game promises to be a massive new step in the Sonic franchise, and we have a new 'showdown' trailer showcasing […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 7, 2022 5:43 AM Today is #StrangerThingsDay, and though we may not have a new season yet, we are getting some big announcements. Just in, we have the reveal for a VR game set in the Upside Down where you get to play as the series main villain, Vecna. Watch this: Here's the official story: Play as Vecna in […] |
Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Monday, November 7, 2022 5:34 AM Overwatch 2 is only a few weeks old, but Blizzard has officially revealed a new incoming hero for this December. Have a first look at Ramattra, or as I would like to call him, Evil Zenyatta. Watch this: Here's the short description: The leader of Null Sector is on a mission to create a better […] |
MonsterVine Monday, November 7, 2022 9:00 AM Games have covered Western mythology in detail. Japanese mythology? Yeah, that's covered. But aside from The Witcher and some of the weird games from Ice Pick Lodge, Slavic mythology is pretty fresh ground. And that's a shame because if you want creepy, atmosphere, and unsettling talking mushrooms, this is the game and the genre for […] |