GamersHeroes Thursday, November 10, 2022 7:35 AM Another Treasure Map in Vanaheim is The Giant's Toes. This God Of War Ragnarok The Giant's Toes Treasure Map Guide will tell you everything you need to solve this treasure map including where to find the treasure map itself and, of course, the all-important location of the buried treasure. Oo'ar. The post God Of War Ragnarok The Giant's Toes Treasure Map Guide appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:19 AM There are many hidden treasure maps in GoW Ragnarok. This God Of War Ragnarok Under The Rainbow Treasure Map Solution Guide will tell you everything you need to know about the Under the Rainbow Treasure Map including where you can find the treasure map and how you can solve it. The post God Of War Ragnarok Under The Rainbow Treasure Map Solution Guide appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:00 AM Lunda's Lost Armor is a Labour objective in GoW Ragnarok. This guide on Where To Find Lunda's Lost Armor In God Of War Ragnarok will tell you where you can find Lunda's Lost Bracers, Lunda's Lost Belt, and Lunda's Lost Cuirass. Once you have all of the pieces you can return to Lunda and have her craft you the armor set, which Kratos can then use and upgrade as if it was his own. The post Where To Find Lunda's Lost Armor In God Of War Ragnarok appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, November 10, 2022 5:03 AM Once Freya joins your team, she has access to two different types of arrows. This guide on How To Switch Freya To Sonic Arrows In God Of War Ragnarok will tell you how you can switch her arrow ammo type as a lot of the puzzles you can now complete involve mixing up attacks between her Sigils and her Sonic arrows. The post How To Switch Freya To Sonic Arrows In God Of War Ragnarok appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, November 10, 2022 4:56 AM As you explore the game you discover these strange shrines with a blue, metal design on the front. This guide on How To Use Blue Circular Shrines In God Of War Ragnarok will answer all of your questions on what you need to do to be able to use these strange devices. The post How To Use Blue Circular Shrines In God Of War Ragnarok appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, November 10, 2022 3:45 AM Stonewood is one of the many crafting resources required to upgrade your gear. This guide on Where To Find Stonewood In God Of War Ragnarok will tell you how far you need to progress into the game before Stonewood starts becoming available as one of the resources you can collect. The post Where To Find Stonewood In God Of War Ragnarok appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:45 AM  Elves, robots, zombies and pirates. Many of today's internet stars aren't even human, but outlandish characters that wouldn't look out of place in a popular anime or manga. Such is the world of virtual YouTubers or "VTubers," who have gone from a niche technology experiment to a full-blown cultural phenomenon in the… |
Kotaku Thursday, November 10, 2022 7:23 AM  Sadly, it appears Nintendo is now just utterly helpless to leaks. So many first-party games from the last couple of years have found their way online—either being streamed, or even ripped and playable on PC—a week or more ahead of their release. Joining them, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet has already seen a huge number… |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:56 AM  Halo Infinite multiplayer is graced, blessed, enriched with the addition of the classic Blood Gulch map from Combat Evolved and Halo 2, as the 343 Industries FPS game gets the official beta for Forge mode. RELATED LINKS: Halo Infinite system requirements, Halo Infinite Bosses, Halo Infinite ranks |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:50 AM  Are you looking for your Modern Warfare 2 KD and player stats? After a few years of not entirely comprehensible menu systems, Infinity Ward has launched MW2 with a UI overhaul that's broadly pretty good and intuitive. However, it currently appears to be missing a few menus that Call of Duty veterans turn to daily: the barracks and challenges tab, which tells you your overall KD and other key player stats. You'll be able to look at your Modern Warfare 2 KD and player stats by viewing Combat Records, which arrives with Modern Warfare 2 in Season 1. Before then, there are several third-party stat trackers that you can use to check outside of the game. Unfortunately, at the time of writing, even though the multiplayer game launched a few weeks ago, these stat trackers aren't currently working, with one of the most notable ones - Call of Duty Tracker - posting on Twitter that it will take a couple of days to get tracking working as they gain access to the Modern Warfare 2 API. RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:46 AM  You'll want to know how to unlock the Modern Warfare 2 M13B assault rifle as it's long been regarded as one of the best weapons in both MW 2019 and Warzone 1. Its best attributes are its fast rate of fire and very low recoil, and while it can suffer from damage dropoff over long ranges, a few attachments can make it very effective beyond mid-range combat. The low recoil and fast rate of fire are particularly helpful in Warzone, where the number of shots you can reliably land matters more than any theoretical TTK stats. The M13B is arriving in Modern Warfare 2 as part of the upcoming mid-season update. Unlike the Victus XMR and BAS-P, which can be found in the Modern Warfare 2 battle pass, the M13B requires either in-store purchases or a specific gameplay challenge to unlock. RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:42 AM  The best Warzone 2 M4 loadout is a must-have for anyone who's partial to the quick-fire handling of an AR. Much like our Kastov 762 loadout, we've paid special attention to reigning in the M4's recoil and extending its range even further. If you're looking to dive into Warzone 2 Season 1 with one of the most iconic assault rifles from the series, our best Warzone 2 M4 loadout is the one for you. RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:35 AM  Cosplay sensation Mikomi Hokina first caught my eye several years ago. Blowing my mind with her spectacular rendition of Overwatch's Widowmaker, it was as though the FPS game's iconic Parisian sniper had walked straight out of Talon HQ and into our much less exciting world. RELATED LINKS: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:31 AM  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, November 10, 2022 9:16 AM  The League of Legends remake system pops up when you have an AFK player on your team, allowing you to abandon the match early to avoid losing your all-important LP in the MOBA's ranked matches. It appears in the first 90 seconds of the game if certain criteria are met, but players remain adamant that its current iteration isn't quite enough. RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends preseason 23, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 8:07 AM  The reveal of the Call of Duty Warzone 2 DMZ mode has "failed to deliver" as Infinity Ward tests its upcoming battle royale game ahead of the launch of CoD Modern Warfare 2 season one. RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 7:44 AM  Another GTA Online weekly update is upon us, and the November 10 patch for Rockstar's multiplayer game side of Grand Theft Auto 5 adds a flashy new car mod for the Obey 10F as part of its ongoing GTA 5 Criminal Enterprises rollout. This week also sees continued boosts for taking on heists in the online crime game, so get your crew together for some action. We've got a breakdown of all the details ahead of the official patch notes from Rockstar, which are expected to land a little later on. RELATED LINKS: GTA 5 mods, GTA 6, Buy GTA V |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:40 AM  Want to know how to unlock the Modern Warfare 2 BAS-P for your arsenal? The new SMG bears an uncanny resemblance to the MPX, which is a gun that's rarely appeared across the Call of Duty franchise. Typically, you can expect low recoil and relatively low damage, but a decent rate of fire with this weapon, making it superb in the hands of players who can reliably land headshots. The BAS-P is one of two Modern Warfare 2 guns set to arrive with the MW2 Season 1 release date, and there are another two coming out halfway through the season. It's also the starting weapon for an entirely new weapon platform: Bruen Ops. Anyone familiar with the Warzone 1 meta will know the Bruen well, so here's hoping this platform will eventually deliver an LMG like the Bruen MK9. The upcoming mid-season weapons also both fall into the Bruen Ops platform and are assault rifles, so maybe Season 2 will usher in the arrival of Bruen MK9. RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 7:35 AM  If you're looking for information on Warzone 2 season 1, we've got your back. The sequel to one of the world's most popular battle royale game is right around the corner, and with it comes the first of many seasons of new cosmetics, in-game events, and weapons. Each season of Warzone 2 will likely come with a theme, with some of the original Warzone seasons going as far as changing the map itself. Some of the most notable changes from the original Warzone were the addition of Nakatomi Plaza from Die Hard for the 80's Action Hero update, and the spooky overhaul of the entire map for the Haunting of Verdansk. RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:40 AM  Wondering how to unlock the Modern Warfare 2 Victus XMR? MW2's first batch of new guns has been announced, with a total of four weapons joining Gunsmith soon. Two will arrive alongside the Modern Warfare 2 Season 1 release date, while another two are set to launch during the mid-season update. As with Modern Warfare 2019, there are a couple of different unlock methods for new guns, with some coming as part of the seasonal battle pass, and others becoming available only after players complete a gameplay challenge. RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 7:16 AM  The Noblechairs Legend series is the culmination of years of gaming chairs from the Secretlab competitor. It aims to combine all the subsequent seats into one sleek package, that trades any sort of over-the-top designs for a chair might not be flamboyant, but is as functional as it gets. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:54 AM  'Valve', or rather a fake Twitter account posing as the Half-Life, Steam, and Steam Deck creator, has posted a false reveal of "competitive platform" Neon Prime in order to highlight issues with the new blue-tick system instigated by Elon Musk. RELATED LINKS: Best free Steam games, Best free PC games, Best FPS games |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:52 AM  Valorant recoil is similar to traditional shooter games such as Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, but those who migrated from Overwatch, Fortnite, and other titles, might initially struggle to get the hang of it. Why are we aiming down and not at the enemy's head again? Many new players find themselves asking this question. If you need some help, there's a new hack to help you get the best Valorant crosshair and, in turn, control the spray. RELATED LINKS: Valorant characters: all agents and abilities, Valorant tier list, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:47 AM  Warzone 2 Strongholds and Black Sites are new to the upcoming FPS game, and the loot you can acquire by capturing them can give your team the edge it needs to win the match. The Warzone 2 map is populated with a number of AI combatants distinct from fellow players, with the caveat that they'll only become aggressive towards you when attacked. Strongholds and Black Sites hold the greatest concentration of AI enemies than anywhere else in Al Mazrah, and while they may not be human, they're certainly no pushover. Warzone 2 Strongholds and Black Sites are entirely optional, and you can choose to ignore them if you prefer to focus your attention on enemy players in the battle royale game. Here's everything we know about Strongholds and Black Sites in Warzone 2. RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:41 AM  League of Legends might be the biggest MOBA game going right now, but it wasn't the first to adopt the unique stylings of the genre - and YouTube giant Felix 'PewDiePie' Kjellberg has laid out his allegiance with the multiplayer game's predecessor and biggest rival. Speaking on the Trash Taste podcast, the Swedish YouTuber declared his love for Dota, insisting that League players "owe everything to Dota." RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends preseason 23, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:45 AM  The MW2 Prestige system is a way for players to show off their experience in the FPS game. In addition, it serves as an unlock platform for various cosmetics. It's been a staple of Call of Duty for years, with Infinity Ward opting for a more permanent, old-school approach to the ranking system. The season Prestige Ranks are unlocked once you surpass the max rank of 55, and will award you with an emblem, additional rewards, and a set of challenges, with a calling card as the reward for those who manage to complete all of those challenges. RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:48 AM  The Warzone 2 release date is nearly here, having given us just enough time to get to grips with Modern Warfare 2 before we drop into the second iteration of the CoD battle royale. The "new era" of the FPS game sees new modes, guns, maps and more added, while integrating closely with MW2. One of the most anticipated new arrivals in Warzone 2.0 is DMZ mode, confirmed to be coming on day one of the multiplayer game. But there's also new third-person playlists, changes to the gulag, new AI combatants, and more, so here's the lowdown on everything we know about Warzone 2.0. RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:25 AM  The lack of a Modern Warfare 2 hardcore mode option in multiplayer has alarmed players upon the launch of the latest Call of Duty shooter, because there's no option to pick hardcore on the menus. The classic no-HUD, shorter time-to-kill game mode that has been present in every FPS game in the series since the original Modern Warfare is confirmed to be coming to the game later down the line, but when it does, it'll be known as something different. While hardcore mode isn't in the game right now, when the Modern Warfare 2 Tier 1 playlist option is released with Modern Warfare 2 season 1, that's what you'll want to select. Hardcore has been renamed to Tier 1 for reasons known only to the developers, but the mode itself is the same. RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:21 AM  The most secure VPN service is a must for anybody concerned with internet privacy. After all, how can you make plans to overthrow your villainous government if all of your internet activities are being logged? They'll have men in suits taking you away in the middle of the night, never to be seen again, before you can say "democracy dies in the dark." In all seriousness, the most secure VPN is going to help stop governments, internet services providers, and faceless corporations from building a profile on you based on everything you do online. Why should anybody but you know what you've been searching for, what you've been buying, who you've been taking to, and more? You have a right to your own privacy, and we've made this guide to point you in the direction of the services that can protect it. Our number one pick for internet privacy is PureVPN, but we'll get into our reasons why shortly. By their very nature, the majority of VPNs are concerned with protecting your privacy, and some of them do this in better ways than others. Our five choices each have their own unique strengths, with many of them counted amongst the most private VPN services and the best VPN services overall. It goes without saying that all of the providers on this list offer both a kill switch and a no-logs policy (both essential for true VPN privacy). RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:20 AM  A savvy Steam Deck user has made their own stand, which helps ease wrist and hand aches during prolonged sessions. For those who prefer their gaming in a supine position, this custom mod could be an ideal companion to those comfy pillows. RELATED LINKS: Best SSD for gaming, How to build a gaming PC, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:19 AM  The Modern Warfare 2 Tier 1 playlist is only for those who want a truly realistic FPS game experience. This mode rewards tactical awareness and team communication over everything; with one mistake proving deadly, you and the rest of your squad need to be on point. This is what you're after if you're looking for the Modern Warfare 2 hardcore mode. Tier 1 is the ultimate test of teamwork, and you'll need quick reflexes in order to survive. It presents an alternative multiplayer mode to the likes of two-player co-operative experiences like Modern Warfare 2 Spec Ops - take a look at our Spec Ops mission list if it strikes your fancy. That said, here are all the details we have for the Modern Warfare 2 Tier 1 playlist. RELATED LINKS: Best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Best loadouts in Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:11 AM  Following WoW's 'no realms currently available' error as a result of maintenance gone wrong, avid fans of Blizzard's iconic MMORPG have asked for some sort of compensation from the devs to make up for hours of lost time. RELATED LINKS: Best MMORPGs on PC, The best WoW addons, WoW Dragonflight preview |
PCGamesN Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:06 AM  Starfield's graphics provide a "retro cassette" take on space exploration and the Bethesda RPG game formula, explains Xbox boss Matt Booty in a recent interview, as we await further details on the much-mysterious Starfield release date. RELATED LINKS: Starfield release date, Starfield ship design, Starfield Game Pass |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 10, 2022 8:56 AM  I'm of the strong and perhaps completely nonsensical opinion that any game is better when it's set on an island. School me in the comments, please do, but I suspect that Escape Academy: Escape From Anti-Escape Island, new DLC launching for the puzzle game today, might lend my claim some extra weight. That could always be the baggage plummeting from the sky over Anti-Escape Island though, where a summer vacation for the students of Escape Academy has gone very, very wrong. Check out the trailer below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 10, 2022 7:32 AM  Art posted to Civilization 6's mobile site has revealed an as yet unannounced Leaders Pass DLC, which seems to include classic leaders from older games in the Civ series. Former US President Abraham Lincoln and Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II are clearly visible in the artwork. Alongside them are Ngola Nzinga of Ndongo, and someone wearing a ruff that I'm going to have to assume is either Queen Elizabeth I or Mary, Queen of Scots, because That Hair. Please correct me if I'm wrong. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:41 AM  Last night's Nintendo Indie showcase gave us fresh looks at many exciting indies. Chief among them was Storyteller, a narrative-puzzle game we first saw ten years ago, and has now confirmed a release date of March 23rd. The game's comic-strip puzzles let you remix classic stories, like Dracula, using various props, verbs and nouns. A game for all the literary nerds out there. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:17 AM  It seems my working days must now begin and end with Disco Elysium, which feels quite Disco Elysium. In a statement to GamesIndustry.biz, ZA/UM - the studio that developed Disco Elysium - confirmed the reasons several employees were fired last year. These include "limited to no engagement in their responsibilities", "creating a toxic work environment", "verbal abuse and gender discrimination", and attempting to sell ZA/UM's IP to other companies. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:14 AM  Co-op vampire slay 'em up Redfall might be opening itself up to an invasion of beta testers, if a Bethesda EULA dug up on Steam is anything to go by. Still, it's one to take with a pinch of salt, which probably wards off the undead too. There's been no word from devs Arkane on whether rumblings of a Redfall beta are legit yet, but The Game Awards are only a few weeks away so we might see something announced there. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:00 AM  Say what you will about Square Enix's ill-fated ventures into NFTs and mildly embarrassing follies with live service games recently. Their commitment to remaking, remastering and generally sprucing up their ageing back catalogue from decades past is an admirable one in my eyes, even if they are making you pay through the nose for them almost every single time. As we all know, though, some have made more successful transitions than others. The dream, of course, at least for me, is the Final Fantasy VII Remake approach for literally everything, no matter how unfeasible, impractical or physically impossible that would be for Squeenix's enormous game library. Alas, the reality is often a lot more modest. Best case scenario: you're a 90s SNES game getting a lovely HD-2D makeover like Live A Live. Next on the rung: some added 3D zhuzh a la Final Fantasy VIII Remastered (although even that was by no means perfect). Mostly, though, it's your Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster treatment. A welcome update that maintains the look of the originals (albeit with some questionable font choices), but that's more or less your lot. Tactics Ogre: Reborn, a remaster of the 2010 PSP remake of the 1995 SNES original, falls squarely into the latter camp, but you know what? That's fine. It's still a rollicking turn-based tactics game all these years later, and one that definitely deserves to be freed from the shackles of Sony's long-dead handheld, where it's lain dormant for the better part of a decade. Besides, I'll take a fully re-orchestrated soundtrack over slightly fancier pixels any day of the week. You know me. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 10, 2022 5:36 AM  Activision have laid out their Season 1 roadmap for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 along with the upcoming Warzone 2.0, which launches on November 16th. As that's less than a week away now, it's a good job there's loads of info about everything, from the game's battle pass overhaul to the incoming story-based DMZ extraction mode. Have a read to get yourself ready to head to Al Mazrah next week. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:55 AM We have confirmation of a popular Stranger Things' character's fate. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:43 AM Fnatic's new Valorant roster is looking very competitive. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:06 AM Sega is starting to trickle down info on new chapter of the former Yakuza series. |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 7:03 AM The best gifts for Xbox gamers this holiday season! |
Twinfinite Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:00 AM Find out why we feel Tactics Ogre: Reborn is the ideal version of the game. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:30 AM
Marvelous shared the Rune Factory 3 Special opening movie in Japan, and it involves an animated scene featuring the main character Micah and all the bachelorettes. The new theme song also plays throughout. The Rune Factory 3 Special opening movie begins by focusing on Micah. We see the character, who can transform between a human and golden Wooly. He's drops a basket of veggies. It's then that Shara, the first Rune Factory 3 bachelorette, appears to help him pick things up. From there, the other potential love interests show up. We see the blacksmith Raven, with an axe. Then, there's Pia, who works at the bathhouse. While she's having her moment, Sakuya pops in. Darla the elven artist appears in her studio. Collette is the next Rune Factory 3 bachelorette to show up in the video. Marian and Sofia come up after that. Finally, there's Karina at the general store and Carmen fishing at the end. Here's the full video. However, one bachelorette doesn't appear in the opening movie. That's Kuruna. However, she does appear in the official art for the game. Rune Factory 3 Special will come to the Nintendo Switch in Japan on March 2, 2023. A worldwide release is also planned for 2023. The original Rune Factory 3 appeared on the Nintendo DS. The post Rune Factory 3 Special Opening Movie Focuses on Bachelorettes appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 10, 2022 9:00 AM
People get a chance to try Mario Strikers: Battle League, the latest Switch entry in the Super Mario soccer game series, with a new demo. Nintendo announced the trial last night. It is immediately available worldwide on the eShop. This isn't the first free trial for the first-party title. Back before Mario Strikers: Battle League launched, Nintendo shared a limited-time demo for the Switch soccer game. That one only offered six sessions during which people could play. This one offers a more extensive opportunity, though in some ways it is still limited. As mentioned in the announcement, people can't access everything. For instance, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Toad, Yoshi, and Bowser are the only playable characters. (Folks like Rosalina, Daisy, and Donkey Kong are locked out.) You also are limited to a few stadiums as well. There is also a limit as to how many times you can play. This number is set based on the mode. If you want to test out the Cup Battle feature, you can play the Cannon Cup once. The Quick Battle option can be tried a few more times. Folks can see what a fast Switch soccer match is like in that mode seven times. Mario Strikers: Battle League and its demo are available now on Nintendo Switch. The post Mario Strikers: Battle League Demo Lets You Test the Switch Soccer Game appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 10, 2022 8:30 AM
Capcom already teased that the free Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Title Update 3 would appear before November 2022 ends. Now, it seems we'll learn exactly what that entails next week. A digital event is set for November 16, 2022. People can tune in at 6am PT/9am ET/2pm GMT for details. Valerie Arem, the voice actress for the major Sunbreak heroine Dame Fiorayne, will be its host. Here's the official announcement. Only a Twitch broadcast is mentioned, so it seems it won't appear on YouTube.
Each one of these major updates adds new content like extra monsters, fixes, and quality of life changes. Ahead of Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Title Update 3, Capcom already shared some of the things players can expect. There will be new follower options. There will be extra Gunlance forging options. Qurious Crafting will let you get upgrade materials back. These sorts of updates tend to be spaced out. Free Title Update 2 arrived back in September 2022, after all. We might also learn about the patch that will appear after the third one. Monster Hunter Rise and its Sunbreak expansion are available for the Nintendo Switch and PC, and the free Title Update 3 will appear in late November 2022. The digital event will be held at 6am PT/9am ET/2pm GMT on November 16, 2022. The post Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Title Update 3 Digital Event Dated appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, November 10, 2022 8:00 AM
Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a remaster of a remake. It's a game that persists through the wheel of time as it is ported from generation to generation, breathing life into the Ogre Battle series. Pulling from the PlayStation Portable release of Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together, which appeared in 2010, Reborn doesn't deviate much from the various bells, whistles, and adjustments from the remake. Instead, it offers another avenue to experience what has been described as one of the best tactical RPGs of its generation. But while that statement holds true, it is precisely what holds Tactics Ogre: Reborn back, as design sensibilities in tactical RPGs shifted towards more streamlined approaches. That isn't to say Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a bad game by any stretch of the imagination. Because so little has changed, outside of the addition of English and Japanese voice work (and a few gameplay features that do make the experience a bit more enjoyable), the spirit of the 2010 remake is alive and well. The character portraits still look phenomenal, with Tsubasa Masao's redesigns of Akihiko Yoshida's original artwork even more gorgeous at higher resolutions. The remastered soundtrack sounds crisp, all without losing the soul of Hitoshi Sakamoto's bombastic original score. There is a lot to love about Reborn, especially if you are familiar with either the 1995 SNES release or the later remake on the PSP.
But where Tactics Ogre: Reborn takes a hit is in the updated visuals. Character sprites look muddled and blurred in comparison to how they appeared on the SNES (largely thanks to CRTs) and the PSP. This is a fairly common complaint about Square Enix remasters of classic pixel art games, and Reborn is no exception. Additionally, the user interface feels more or less directly lifted from the PSP release of the game. This probably lends itself well enough to the Nintendo Switch version, but leaves certain menus of the PC port feeling barren. Which is such a strange contradiction at times when factoring how many menus you need to navigate to change your class or change your equipment from the shop after purchasing new weapons, armor, or accessories. That denseness more or less permeates every aspect of the game, for better or worse. As a seminal tactical RPG, Tactics Ogre: Reborn's combat functions and uses several different systems. While gameplay is fairly stock and standard as you move units across detailed maps a tile at a time, there is a level of depth there that Final Fantasy Tactics manages to rival. Which makes a lot of sense, given its shared development team. Not only do players need to consider what classes they will bring into combat with them, but also the alignment and element the respective characters are born under. Each of these little details plays into the synergy of your party, and even at times if a member will leave your group based on their diminishing loyalty to your cause. This also doesn't account for the class and skill system in Tactics Ogre. Thankfully, unlike Final Fantasy Tactics, a character's job level will not shoot back down to level one when changing their class. Instead, they will carry their level over, with you needing to equip the appropriate weapons and skills onto said character once the change has been made. You can also swap classes as much as you'd like, assuming you have the right items to do so. Classes themselves are obtained through various methods as you progress the narrative, with your level cap locked to your Party Level. Similar to skills, spells will need to be equipped onto your magic units, with each spell needing to be purchased to equip onto a single character. This means you will need to purchase duplicates of any given spell in order to equip that same spell onto several characters. There is also a limit as to how many spells or skills a character can equip at any given time, so you will need to choose wisely before heading into combat.
If that sounds a bit confusing, it's because it can be. Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together required a certain kind of dedication to understanding its core systems that Reborn also expects from the player. But thankfully this time around, you won't need to play through the game twice or thrice over to see the outcome of different choices. The Wheel of Fate allows you to experience parts of the story you might have missed by now being able to recruit or save characters you couldn't have based on a specific path you chose. Alongside this is another minor, but welcome, gameplay improvement that now allows for you to "rewind" some of your actions in combat through the use of the Chariot Tarot. Since this is a remaster, the narrative of Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together is unchanged. It is a story of rebellion, perseverance, and sacrifice. As the second entry in the Ogre Battle series, Let Us Cling Together (and Reborn) picks up from where the events of the first game left off. You assume the role of Denim Powell as he, his sister Catiua, and childhood friend Vyce Bozeck take up arms against the Galgastani that occupied their homeland. Each character that appears adds to the richness of the narrative as hard choices are to be made, which will ultimately determine the events leading up to the conclusion and the conclusion itself. There are some moments in particular that are fairly shocking, especially when certain narrative threads rely on the player's response to specific events. This is only enhanced by a masterful localization, which features some of the most iconic lines in any JRPG to date.
However, while the addition of English and Japanese voice acting was one of my most looked forward to features of this remaster, I ended up turning the English voice acting off about three hours into the game. The performances felt inconsistent, with certain lines' delivery falling flat, specifically one of the most memorable lines in the entire game that is spoken fairly early on. The Japanese voice overs are good enough, but I found the game to be at its most enjoyable without any voiced dialogue. That said, it's a great addition in terms of an accessibility feature or for those that want to ingest the engrossing narrative of the game. But when all is said and done, Tactics Ogre: Reborn is everything that it should be. While its gameplay systems may feel archaic in this new age of tactical RPGs, it somehow enhances the harshness of its narrative. This will no doubt make it daunting for those unfamiliar with this style of tactics title. It certainly won't be for everyone, but remains a tried and true classic. And those who haven't yet had to experience the Ogre Battle series will be in for a treat. As its themes of self-sacrifice and perseverance against all odds stand the test of time, even if its gameplay may not. Tactics Ogre: Reborn will release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC on November 11, 2022. The post Review: Tactics Ogre: Reborn is a Product of its Time appeared first on Siliconera. |
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During a livestream for Fate/Grand Order, Lasengle revealed the appearance of the Britomart, as well as announced a launch date for Lostbelt 7. Britomart is a SSR Lancer, and she is available in the gacha as part of the Chaldea Faerie Knights Cup event. Japanese players can expect to see Lostbelt 7: Naui Mictlan in late December 2022. [Thanks, Famitsu!] To begin with, the Chaldea Faerie Knights Cup event story is only for players who finished Avalon le Fae. It heavily features the Faerie Knights from that Lostbelt. If you wish to farm materials or play exhibition quests, you only need to have finished Fuyuki. Britomart, who is a character from The Faerie Queen, is a limited SSR Lancer with a Quick-oriented kit. You can see Britomart's Noble Phantasm, Penetrate Bladud: Faerie Knight - Tempest War Cry, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1GodkuNSMc Matsuryuu, who previously designed Helena Blavatsky, is the artist for Britomart in Fate/Grand Order. Her voice actress is Naomi Wakabayashi. Wakabayashi previously voiced Emily Dyer/Doctor in Identity V, Sheska in Fullmetal Alchemist, and Ritsuko Akizuki in The Idolmaster. Outside of the name of the Lostbelt, there is little new information about Lostbelt 7. Daybit is the Crypter in Lostbelt 7, and though we know that he has a Grand Servant, we still do not know their name or design. More information and promotional material for Lostbelt 7 will appear closer to its release date. Fate/Grand Order is available on mobile devices. The Chaldea Faerie Knights Cup event is available until November 23, 2022 for the Japanese server. Players who want Britomart in Fate/Grand Order can only get her in the gacha for a limited time. The post Fate/Grand Order Announces Britomart and Lostbelt 7 appeared first on Siliconera. |
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In a business report that Nintendo put out after an investors meeting on November 9, 2022, it discussed the contrast between the Japanese and global markets in response to Splatoon 3 sales figures. While the game has sold incredibly well worldwide, a more significant portion of the Japanese playerbase bought the game at launch. However, Nintendo has expressed optimism that this means there is room for the international market to grow. Shuntaro Furukawa, who is the current president of Nintendo, was the one to answer the question. According to Furukawa, the initial sales figures of Splatoon 3 were extremely strong in Japan, which exacerbated the impression that there was a huge difference between the international and Japanese markets. In reality, though, Splatoon 3's sales overseas have already surpassed those of Splatoon 2, making it a success. Furukawa theorized that the Nintendo Switch enjoyed a lot of success around the time of Splatoon 3's launch. This is due to the release of titles like Xenoblade 3 and Kirby's Dream Buffet. Because Splatoon 3 came out amidst these strong contenders, it played into the existing excitement in the Japanese market. During development, the team focused on how they could make former players pick up this game. So the number of new players who started from Splatoon 3 exceeded expectations. For reference, Splatoon 3 broke Japan's all-time launch sales figures' record in September 2022. In the first three days of release, it sold 3.45 million copies. Due to how many territories it appeared in, it is difficult to gauge how well it did in individual countries. But a recent financial report shows that Splatoon 3 sold a combined 7.90 million units within 21 days in September 2022. Splatoon 3 is available on Nintendo Switch worldwide. The post Splatoon 3 Sales Figures Passed Almost 8 Million Units in September appeared first on Siliconera. |
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During a Q&A session with at a Nintendo investors meeting, Nintendo announced that there are over 36 million active subscribers in its Nintendo Switch Online service. It also said that it would not raise the prices of the Nintendo Switch, even if the Japanese yen is weak. This was in response to a report on November 8, 2022 stating that Nintendo was considering doing so. As of late September 2022, over 36 million paid Nintendo Switch Online service accounts exist. Nintendo Switch Online is a subscription service that allows players to play online or save on a cloud. It also gives members access to N64 games such as Wave Race 64 and Pokemon Stadium, should they purchase the Expansion Pass tier. Since Nintendo aims to maintain a positive relationship with its fan base for a long time, it noted it also has plans to add more benefits to Nintendo Switch Online as part of that goal. As for the price of the Switch, that came up as well during Nintendo's discussion. According to the initial Reuters report, Nintendo will "carefully consider" the option to do so. It is unclear if this price hike would have only been in Japan. As a precedent, Sony raised the price of the PS5 in certain territories as a response to issues such as high inflation rates. While Nintendo ultimately decided against it, it may broach this subject again depending on the economic situation. Nintendo Switch Online is available monthly for $3.99 or yearly for $19.99. The Expansion Pack plan with N64 games, Genesis games, and DLC is $49.99 per year. The Nintendo Switch will remain at its current price point for the foreseeable future. The post Nintendo Won't Raise Switch Price, Announces 36 Million Nintendo Switch Online Members appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 10, 2022 8:35 AM  Dying Light 2: Bloody Ties has a fairly short main quest. Your journey will eventually culminate in a bout against your nemesis. Here's our Dying Light 2: Bloody Ties final boss guide to help you defeat Skullface so you can become the Carnage Hall champion. Note: For more information, check out our Dying Light 2 guides and features hub. Likewise, please be reminded that this guide contains spoilers. Dying Light 2: Bloody Ties Skullface final boss guide Road to Perdition and important decisions Before we tackle the Skullface final boss fight in Dying Light 2: Bloody Ties, let's discuss how we'll get to that point in the first place. For one thing, you'll need to complete challenges and increase your fame rank. This lets you progress further in the Road to Perdition main quest. Upon reaching Rank 6, the objective changes to mention the Challenger Fight. If you proceed, this will cause the Abel sidequest to disappear. Moreover, you'll battle a spear-wi... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 10, 2022 7:55 AM  Skullface is one terrifying fella, but you'll have a chance to learn his secret. This is part of a mission that also happens to have a game-breaking bug. Here's our Dying Light 2: Bloody Ties guide to help you with the Skullface safe code as part of the Gilded Cage sidequest. Note: For more information, check out our Dying Light 2 guides and features hub. Likewise, please be reminded that this guide contains minor spoilers. Dying Light 2: Bloody Ties Skullface safe code and Gilded Cage guide Problematic bug The Gilded Cage is a sidequest in Dying Light 2: Bloody Ties. You'll automatically receive it as you progress further in the main story by increasing your fame rank in Carnage Hall. Astrid will contact you, saying that she needs your help. Head to her office, and she tells you that Skullface might have a secret, one that causes the infected to avoid him entirely. Screenshot by PC Invasion Make your way downstairs and pass through the metal gate. There'... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, November 10, 2022 7:25 AM  Carnage Hall is where most of the action takes place in Dying Light 2: Bloody Ties. It has multiple activities that take place in an arena, some of which have several objectives. Here's our Dying Light 2: Bloody Ties guide to help you complete Carnage Hall challenges so you can acquire more fame points and tokens. Note: For more information, check out our Dying Light 2 guides and features hub. Dying Light 2: Bloody Ties Carnage Hall guide – Challenges, fame, and tokens You'll be able to enter Carnage Hall in Dying Light 2: Bloody Ties after completing a set of trials in Villedor. From there, you'll have to talk to Severus, the tournament organizer, who'll present the activities. There are four major types of challenges in Carnage Hall (which we'll detail in a short while). Here's the gist when it comes to the tasks: Carnage Hall activities tend to have a set loadout where you may only use specific weapons, tools, and consumables. Only a... |
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