Kotaku Wednesday, July 19, 2023 6:16 PM  On Wednesday, CD Projekt Red juiced up The Witcher 3 with yet another patch, giving the eight-year-old fantasy role-playing game improved cross-platform progression on consoles, new features for Nintendo Switch, and even better-looking grass for touching purposes. |
Siliconera Wednesday, July 19, 2023 11:43 PM
As part of Kotobukiya's San Diego Comic Con 2023 announcements, it showed off its The Witcher Ciri Bishoujo figure. This is the first time a painted prototype of the item appeared. Initially, only Shunya Yamashita color concept art of the character and her pose appeared online. Here's a closer look at how the Ciri Bishoujo The Witcher figure will look. One photo offers a look at the full figure from the front. Another focuses in on her face, so people can more closely see her expression. The third shot highlights her various belts, so people can note how intricate the paint job is to highlight buckles, buttons, and other metallic details, as well as different textures to suggest various materials for her clothing. This isn't Kotobukiya's only SDCC 2023 announcement. It's detailed and shown quite a few new figures. Most of them belong to the Bishoujo line, just like Ciri. There's no release date yet for The Witcher Ciri Bishoujo figure. However, we know she'll appear after the Geralt one. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The post The Witcher Bishoujo Ciri Painted Prototype Unveiled appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, July 19, 2023 11:30 PM
The 1.2 Honkai: Star Rail Trailblaze Missions started to close out the Xianzhou Luofu storyline and, in so doing, also called more attention to Tingyun. The Foxian has been following alongside the Trailblazer and Astral Express members throughout their time in the area. Even if she wasn't speaking up, she was a steadfast guide always there to assist her "Benefactors." Not to mention, her utility as a four-star unit made her popular in other ways. Now that we've seen HoYoVerse's latest insight into her character, it makes the story even more fascinating. Editor's Note: There will be Honkai: Star Rail Tingyun spoilers based on the 1.2 Trailblaze Mission below. This includes screenshots from the storyline.Once the "Topclouded Towerthrust" Trailblaze Mission "Desolate Depths of Despair" begins in Honkai: Star Rail, Tingyun's part seems rather small. She's essentially performing the same role she has throughout this leg of the story. She follows alongside the Trailblazer, March 7th, and Welt, offering guidance and insight into the Xianzhou Luofu. However, once Fu Xuan tasks us with taking care of the Evemist Mansion's elixir crucibles, things get weird. Only short-life individuals can safely be around them, as ones who qualify as a long-life one would be inflicted with mara by being in their presence. But when we go to remove the danger, Tingyun accompanies us. Even when March 7th and Welt beg her to stay back for her safety, she strangely dismisses them. It's once we eliminate the threat and face Dan Shu and her Disciples of Sanctus Medicus minions, characters part of the Trailblaze Mission storyline dealing with a group attempting to ensure immortality that truths are revealed. Tingyun, as we know her in Honkai: Star Rail, isn't the real Tingyun. Or, perhaps, not anymore. She's the Antimatter Legion Lord Ravager Phantylia and the one behind the Stellaron trouble on the Xianzhou Luofu. And, honestly, it's all handled really well. Once it does start to tease that something is awry, however, it does so in a way that you'd only catch if you're paying attention. Fu Xuan really sets up how dangerous mara is for the long-life species. We've seen past main and side quests that showed the degradation. So Tingyun being so intent on staying by our side during what should be extremely hazardous to her sets off major red flags in Honkai: Star Rail. Yet, because she has been so dedicated in assisting us until now, there's still a chance she could be genuine. It's also smart that HoYoVerse acknowledged the question "is Tingyun dead" in the Honkai: Star Rail Trailblaze Mission. It very strongly hints that "our" Tingyun very likely isn't the real one. This is a question people probably would have had for quite some time. Due to Welt being on-hand during the events and there to offer an explanation, the developer is basically letting us in on the secret. Yes, in all likelihood Tingyun is still safe and sound. Sure, there's a doubt at the moment to offer a little extra pressure. However, those seeds sown do help provide a little cliffhanger and tease to go on. Honestly, it also provides a good excuse for an additional Tingyun. The one we've met is a four-star Harmony Lightning character. When you think about it, it suited her role in the Xianzhou Luofu Trailblaze Missions rather well. She was a supporting figure who was always "there." Unassuming. Guiding. Knowledgeable. Until things got weird and Phantylia revealed herself. But since that one is sort of based on the someone else, it could provide an excuse for a five-star Tingyun with an alternate version. It's just an interesting turn of events for Honkai: Star Rail and Tingyun. The twist came out of nowhere, considering how helpful she's been. It folded the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus and Dan Shu storyline into the main Trailblaze Missions. It also set things up well to provide an additional cliffhanger to wait on, as well as maybe hopes for another alternate character. However, given how long it could be for the next part of the Honkai: Star Rail storyline, it will likely be some time before we learn whether or not Tingyun is really dead and get to meet her again. Honkai: Star Rail is available for PCs and mobile devices, and a PS5 version will arrive in 2023. The post Honkai: Star Rail New Trailblaze Missions Handle Tingyun's Part Well appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, July 19, 2023 10:42 PM
There won't just be one new Transformers Bishoujo figure of Starscream, as Skywarp and Thundercracker will join her. Kotobukiya revealed the prototype art for the additional two characters, as well as an unpainted prototype of Starscream, ahead of the 2023 San Diego Comic Con. There's no release window for any of them yet. First, here's the official Shunya Yamashita art of the upcoming Bishoujo Transformers Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker figures. Skywarp and Thundercracker will be variants of Starscream. This means they'll share the same pose, only the paint jobs will be different. However, each figure will have a different facial expression. (The same thing happened with Nemesis Prime.) As for the Starscream prototype, two photos appeared online of it. Only her eyes are painted at both. However, for those of us at SDCC 2023, she'll be on display at the Kotobukiya both for closer inspection. We first learned Starscream would join the collection at Anime Expo 2023. At the time, only the initial concept art for the character appeared. There's no release date for the Starscream, Skywarp, or Thundercracker Bishoujo Transformers figures yet. However, as the Starscream unpainted prototype appeared and the other two are variants, it's likely we'll see that one show up first sometime in 2024. The post Bishoujo Transformers Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker Figures Shown appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, July 19, 2023 10:30 PM
The day before SDCC 2023 began, Kotobukiya showed off the SNK Bishoujo Shermie figure. This is part of a line of SNK characters from the company that included Terry Bogard and Mai Shiranui. Sideshow Collectibles is already taking pre-orders. She costs $130 and will launch sometime between March and May 2024. Shermie is wearing her SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy outfit for this figure. In the static pose, she's leaning over with her arms crossed. The base also shows she's standing on a red carpet. It will stand at about eight inches tall. Here's the official reveal, alongside the Shunya Yamashita concept art.
The SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy Shermie Bishoujo figure will launch outside Japan between March and May 2024. Pre-orders are now open. SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy is available on the PS4, Switch, and PC. The post Shermie Bishoujo Figure Based on Her SNK Heroines: Tag Team Frenzy Look appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, July 19, 2023 10:10 PM
Just ahead of the 2023 San Diego Comic Con, Kotobukiya made some figure announcements. Among them was a teaser for the next Star Trek Bishoujo figure, and it appears to be one inspired by Nyota Uhura from the original series. Only a silhouette appeared, so there's no full reveal just yet. Here is the official announcement for the next Star TrekBishoujo figure. She has a similar hairstyle as Uhura. She also wears the same hoop earrings. In addition, the hand gesture for her left hand is one she would make in the series, as she'd hold equipment to her ear as a communications officer.
However, in a past interview Kotobukiya noted that the characters in the Star Trek Bishoujo figure line are inspired by particular roles in the series. So the Vulcan one who is a science officer is just inspired by Spock from the original show. As such, this could be an original Star Trek figure inspired by Nyota Uhura. There's no official reveal or release window yet for this next Bishoujo figure. The first Star Trek Vulcan one will appear in September 2023 in Japan and show up worldwide later this year. The San Diego Comic Con runs July 20-23, 2023. The post Next Star Trek Bishoujo Figure Teaser Looks Like Nyota Uhura appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, July 19, 2023 7:00 PM
According to an announcement on Bilibili, a playable demo of Persona 5 X will be available at ChinaJoy 2023. If you pre-register for the game, you'll be able to get free goods of the game, though it's unclear what they are. There will also be exclusive events at the convention. Persona 5 X, or Persona 5: The Phantom X, will be a spin-off of Atlus's Persona 5 series. It'll feature a new protagonist and party members, as well as the idea of Persona II users. Characters from the original series, such as Joker, will also make appearances in Persona 5 X as party members. It's unknown if the playable demo at ChinaJoy 2023 will be the same build that Perfect World plans to use for the second closed beta test. But the second CBT will run some time in Q3 2023. ChinaJoy 2023 will take place from July 28 to 31, 2023 in Shanghai, China. You'll be able to find the Persona 5 X booth at N2-03. ChinaJoy, or China Digital Entertainment Expo & Conference, is an international event for the digital entertainment industry. Aside from demos of upcoming games such as Persona 5 X, there will likely be panels for new technology such as the Metaverse. Persona 5: The Phantom X is in development for mobile devices. We don't know if it will appear worldwide yet. The post Persona 5 X Will Be at ChinaJoy 2023 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, July 19, 2023 6:30 PM
A key visual for "Naruto the Live" is now on the official Naruto website. Tickets are also available for purchase now. The key visual for "Naruto the Live" features key and popular characters from both Naruto and Boruto. The live event will take place on September 2-3, 2023. There are two different prices for tickets. The premium seat ticket costs 19800 JPY ($142.50) and puts you in the front row. You will also get exclusive goods. Normal tickets and family seats cost 8800 JPY ($63.35). A family seat is exclusively for attendees younger than middle school, as well as people who accompany them. It will place them in the front stand so that they can see what's going on. In total, seven artists who've performed songs for Naruto and Boruto will be at Naruto the live. Kana-Boon, ChiCo, and Flow will attend both days. Ikimonogakari and Humbreaders will only be there on September 2. Meanwhile, Anly and Orange Range will only sing on September 3. Though both Naruto and Boruto have ended, events for the series are still ongoing, especially due to the show's 20th anniversary. Studio Pierrot will release four new episodes on September 3, 2023, and the Narutop99 Minato Namikaze manga is now available on MangaPlus. Minato is the star of the manga because he won the Narutop99 character poll. He is also on the key visual for Naruto the Live. Tickets are readily available for Naruto the Live, which will take place on September 2-3, 2023 in Chiba, Japan. The post Tickets for Naruto Live Event Available to Purchase appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, July 19, 2023 10:09 PM  In Halls of Torment, your character levels start from scratch with each new run. You have a half-hour if you want to take them to level 100 or higher. Making the most of your time is vital as you work to complete quests that ask you to soar to those lofty heights. To help you get off on the right foot, here is our guide telling you how to get your characters to level 100 in Halls of Torment. Halls of Torment – how to get your characters to level 100 You'll probably defeat the game's bosses and thoroughly explore the various dungeons well before you're ready to get each of the seven characters to level 100. Don't worry about that particular objective until very late in the game. When you're finally ready to get your characters to level 100, start by doing the following: Equip the Jade Amulet. Equip other gear that focuses on critical attacks, elemental damage, and standard attack enhancements. Completely master all offensive blessings. D... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, July 19, 2023 8:16 PM  Blizzard released the Patch Notes for Patch 1.1.0 of Diablo 4, which they described as "super chonky." They weren't kidding. Every class has received a plethora of changes based on balance and player feedback, ready for the game's first Season. This guide lists all the buffs, nerfs, bug fixes, and changes to Druids in Season of the Malignant. All Druid changes and bug fixes in Diablo 4 Season of the Malignant Unfortunately (or fortunately), the days of Shred being able to deal billions of damage are now over. Druids have received a bunch of bug fixes in Diablo 4's 1.1.0 update. Thankfully, most of them are beneficial to the player. Fixed an issue where Earth skills and the Pulverize skill would consume two Overpower buffs simultaneously. Fixed an issue where the bonus effect on Blood Howl from Nighthowler's Aspect would apply twice to Wolf companions but not at all for Ravens. Fixed an issue where Provocation passive stacks wouldn̵... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, July 19, 2023 7:58 PM  Dave the Diver has a great selection of weapons to pick from to blast the hell out of anything that moves under the waves. Who knew that deep sea diving would need an arsenal that puts 90's action movies to shame? Either way, there is a lot to choose from, and deciding which ones are the best for you can be a bit of a struggle when faced with so many options. These are the weapons in each category that I found the most useful and, therefore, the best in Dave the Diver. 10 best weapons in Dave the Diver The weapons come in three categories. There are the melee weapons for the up close and personal fish dispatching, the guns for when you wanna pick off a fish from a distance, and the harpoon: Dave the Divers' favorite weapon. Best harpoons The original and the best. Super Alloy Harpoon Gun Screenshot by PC Invasion Obviously, the best thing you can do to your harpoon gun is upgrade it all the way to the max. At the final level, the harpoon gun has 40 damage and 8 ran... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, July 19, 2023 7:20 PM  If there's one thing that's sure to get COD players excited, it's the chance to own a new slick Camo for their guns. The Tarnished Camo is the game's latest addition and is quite challenging to unlock. The new Tarnished Camo is an easter egg in Raid 04, and there are several cryptic clues to follow if you want to get your mitts on it. A quick word of warning, this is a tough one, but if you're patient, I know you can do it. Let me show you how to get the Tarnished Camo in MW2. How to get Tarnished Camo in MW2 Before we start, there are a couple of prerequisites. First, I strongly recommend doing this with a premade squad. There are too many variables otherwise, and multiple sections demand solid communication. Second, it's worth having subtitles turned on as you're given a numerical code near the start of the Raid. Without this, you cannot get the Tarnished Camo. Finally, although not essential, it would help if you had a standard ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, July 19, 2023 6:31 PM  Earlier this year, Metroid Prime Remastered came out on Switch and received a heaping of praise from critics and fans. This successful release proved that developer Retro Studios, which had entered a long hiatus since Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, still has what it takes to put out incredibly polished video games. Of course, this led to many fans discussing the possibility of follow-up remasters for Metroid Prime 2 and 3, something that journalist and credible leaker Jeff Grubb suggested would happen. Just recently, Grubb discussed a potential Metroid Prime 2 Remastered once more, claiming that the game will likely see a release "relatively soonish." An important caveat Grubb made this claim on the most recent episode of the Last of the Nintendogs podcast, streamed yesterday on the Jeff Grubb's Game Mess YouTube channel. He also responded to a question asking about a previous claim in which he suggested that Metroid Prime 2 would not see as thorough ... |
Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Wednesday, July 19, 2023 7:00 PM  This weekend, Games Workshop pays tribute to one of Cadia's bravest soldiers, Arminka Lesk, with the release of new literature, a unique miniature, and a free mission for enthusiasts to enjoy. Minka Lesk, created by renowned author Justin D Hill, is a survivor of the apocalypse that devastated Cadia, one of the most audacious assaults … |