GamersHeroes Saturday, March 23, 2024 4:46 PM Square Enix's Final Fantasy XVI will receive its final DLC chapter The Rising Tide on April 18. The post Final Fantasy XVI The Rising Tide DLC Launching April 18 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 2:58 PM  Tie Fighter remains one of those real pinnacle moments, often talked about not only as one of the best Star Wars games but indeed one of the best PC games ever. Capturing those intense space battles and combining them with an XCOM style management layer putting you in charge of the galactic rebellion is a new space strategy game coming to Steam in 2024. At GDC, PCGamesN spoke to Scott McCallum, CEO of Progenitor Game Studios, the three-person team working on Remnant Protocol, about its new project. Continue reading XCOM and Tie Fighter collide in this new space sim and strategy game MORE FROM PCGAMESN: New PC games, Upcoming PC games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 1:22 PM  Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail finally has a date. Speaking at PAX East 2024, FF14 game director and producer Naoki Yoshida, best known as 'Yoshi-P,' took to the stage alongside translator Aimi Tokutake to speak about the journey over the past decade of the critically acclaimed MMORPG, along with details about some new ideas the team has for the future and the long-awaited date we'll finally get to head off on our next adventure - which you can thank Elden Ring for. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 12:50 PM  The roguelike genre of games is constantly evolving and developing new subgenres within its premise. With dozens of addicting new releases each year, there have been many that have caught our eye over the last few months, including Balatro, which has become the premiere roguelike game of the year so far. However, there is a new contender on Steam that's just released that might be gambling its way to the top of the charts soon enough. Continue reading Move over Balatro, one of the most moreish roguelikes just hit Steam |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 12:47 PM  When is the FF14 Dawntrail release date? FF14 7.0 will be the fifth major expansion for Final Fantasy 14 since its relaunch as A Realm Reborn. The critically acclaimed MMORPG delivers one of the most richly designed worlds to explore, telling finely crafted, character-led stories that can bring you to joy or devastation. While it's great with friends or other players online, FF14 can be played entirely solo as well, letting you enjoy it however you like. FFXIV Dawntrail is the upcoming expansion for this hugely successful MMORPG. Unlike most of the other entries in Square Enix's Final Fantasy series, which are predominantly single-player RPG games, FF14 is an online multiplayer world frequented by millions of players and has been growing since its relaunch in 2013. Here's a first look at Dawntrail, including everything we know about the setting and story, the new jobs, the graphics update, and the FF14 Dawntrail release date. Continue reading FF14 Dawntrail release date, trailers, story, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 23, 2024 1:33 PM  Dragon's Dogma 2 was slated to become one of Capcom's biggest game releases on Steam well before the game officially launched. The latest RPG from the esteemed Japanese gaming giant was expected to both carry over fans from the original title, which was released way back in 2012, as well as add hordes of new players who were entering the world of Dragon's Dogma for the very first time. Now, merely a day after the game launched, it's already broken single-player Steam records for the company. Continue reading Dragon's Dogma 2 is Capcom's most popular single-player Steam launch MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dragon's Dogma 2 review, Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations, Dragon's Dogma 2 map |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, March 23, 2024 5:50 PM  Final Fantasy 14's next expansion, Dawntrail, will launch in early access on June 28th and then release in full on July 2nd. Producer Yoshi P announced the date onstage at PAX East, while acknowledging the release date's proximity to another RPG: Elden Ring's Shadow Of The Erdtree expansion, which releases on June 21st. |
Siliconera Saturday, March 23, 2024 3:00 PM
We've covered Blaze Entertainment's efforts to build a licensed retrogame platform with physical cartridges in the Evercade, but for some players, even that cost of entry was a bit too steep. It's possible, then, that the company's latest device could be of interest. Released under the "Hyper Mega Tech!" branding instead of Evercade, the Super Pocket brings the price tag down below $60, and it packs its own built-in lineups of Capcom or Taito games to serve as a standalone release. But that Evercade cartridge slot? That makes it a lot more intriguing than most low-end games machines.
We were expecting perhaps for the Super Pocket to take a few design cues from the original Evercade, itself a cheaper device than the EXP with similar components. Instead, it goes for the more durable and modern look of the EXP, a choice that makes a lot of sense and is better. Returning briefly to the original Evercade to compare for this piece showed us just how far manufacturer Blaze has come in the design of its devices, learning a lot about materials and ergonomics along the way.
The color schemes, chosen to go with the built-in game collections, are a lot of fun. The Capcom edition uses the signature royal blue and yellow. The Taito model runs with a teal and black scheme. And already, we're seeing it's not a rote template; Blaze used teal buttons on the black faceplate for Taito and kept the whole front blue for Capcom. If they keep iterating for potential future models, that could be pleasant to see.
What we also expected? Tech spec downgrades. And it doesn't seem like they're here in a significant enough way to notice! We tested the full gamut of Evercade cartridges on the device, including some that the other hardware doesn't run the best. The Super Pocket didn't flinch. Some of the original PlayStation titles in the library frankly don't run well through their own technical failings, but our experience was indistinguishable between hardware. We'll have to return to this when we're able to try out the upcoming Nintendo 64 emulation, but for now? We're impressed.
Each Super Pocket has a built-in library of arcade games. Capcom titles return after their appearance on the Evercade EXP, making clear that this sort of licensing is apparently a lot easier for Blaze than a cartridge. The standouts in this collection are Street Fighter II': Hyper Fighting, Ghouls 'n Ghosts and the 1942 trilogy. Capcom dominated arcades in the late '80s and '90s, and for good reason: these games stand the test of time.
There's also Final Fight, which we like a lot but more for its co-op play which isn't possible on the Super Pocket. Strider and Bionic Commando are here, too, along with Wolf of the Battlefield: MERCS and Forgotten Worlds. Our favorite of the bunch is Captain Commando, a criminally overlooked beat-'em-up that lets you play as a baby in a mech.
The Taito model has all the usual suspects from the company's arcade heyday. The front of the box shouts about Space Invaders and Bubble Bobble, which makes sense, as no other Taito properties have nearly as much global popularity. Puzzle Bobble (also known as Bust A Move) is here too. The Taito collection skews a bit older, with more '80s games joining 1978's Space Invaders in the bunch. This means a different sort of sensibility than the Capcom set.
The remaining arcade inclusions have less consistent player awareness, but we know some people who love them. They are: Operation Wolf, Rastan, The NewZealand Story, Cadash, Chack'n Pop, Don Doko Don, Elevator Action, The Fairyland Story, Football Champ, Growl, Volfied, Kiki Kaikai, The Legend of Kage and Liquid Kids. As you can see, the Taito collection makes up for its less-known lineup with a larger selection of releases.
Both collections feature almost all arcade games, with one console cameo tacked on. Capcom adds NES Mega Man, while Taito includes Genesis release Space Invaders '91. We imagine Mega Man is the most affordable way Blaze could put the Mega Man logo on the box, which makes sense at retail, but Space Invaders '91 is a harder inclusion to explain.
So where are the cost reductions in the Super Pocket, then? The answer appears to be build quality. It's durable, in a Nintendo 2DS sort of way, made so that kids can't break it. But adults will notice a few things! The tinny speaker emits noises accurately, but not really with a robust sound you'd want to experience it if you have other choices. The shoulder buttons are… there, if you need them for cartridge compatibility, but they're in the one awkward position available to put them and need a peculiar amount of leverage to press.
The main concern is likely the buttons. They're functional, but a bit stiff and unresponsive at times. It's the sort of setup that would be totally fine with games that are more about decisions than reflexes! Unfortunately, that remains the weakness of the Evercade game library, with its focus on arcade action. And the built-in Super Pocket games exclusively fall into this category. When testing a game we know well, Taito classic Puzzle Bobble, the cursor would blow past our target with a simple light touch.
The Super Pocket supports an "Easy Mode" option, which is a streamlined setting to turn all the arcade games' dip switches down to their most forgiving settings. This is, we presume, to make the device more approachable to young children, so it can be something of an entry point to retro games. We can confirm that it does what it says, letting us feel for once in our lives like we're good at Street Fighter II. Combined with a form factor that's definitely made for smaller hands, it could make for an intriguing kid gift.
(It should be noted, though: both devices carry a PEGI 12 rating for the included games. Nothing here is really egregious, but there's fighting and guns and explosions in some titles, so keep that in mind if you're handing one to a toddler or something.)
We don't mind the 4-by-3 screen of the Super Pocket. In many ways, this makes more sense for most games! It's nice to see Blaze find a supplier for them! And while the separate Hyper Mega Tech! branding is a bit strange, the idea that they're reserving the Evercade name for higher-quality builds at least shows they're sensitive to that stuff.
The Hyper Mega Tech! Super Pocket is available now for $59, in Capcom and Taito models. It's compatible with the Evercade cartridge library. For more Evercade coverage, including recommendations for which carts to pick up first, check out our archive.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, March 23, 2024 5:16 PM  After the communal backlash targeting Dragon's Dogma 2's microtransactions, it's a welcomed surprise to see a modder create a mod that gives players as much free in-game Art of Metamorphosis, the item you need to change your appearance, as they want. Here's how it works. How to change your appearance for free in Dragon's Dogma 2 The only way to fully change your Arisen's and Pawn's appearance in Dragon's Dogma 2 is to use Art of Metamorphosis. You can spend USD $1.99 to buy one Art of Metamorphosis or spend 500 RC in-game to get an Art of Metamorphosis. Honestly, both methods are costly — one costs time and the other costs actual money. There's a third option for PC Dragon's Dogma 2 players and it's to download the Early n' Cheap Art of Metamorphosis mod. Screenshot: PC Invasion The Early n' Cheap Art of Metamorphosis mod is the way to go, especially because it allows you to avoid deleting your ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, March 23, 2024 4:19 PM  After clocking 40+ hours in Dragon's Dogma 2 and beating the game, I'm equipped to inform you whether you should buy and enhance weapons and armor at the start of Dragon's Dogma 2 or find them while exploring. Let's dive into it. Dragon's Dogma 2 weapons and armor: Buy and enhance or find? In my experience playing Dragon's Dogma 2, finding weapons and armor while exploring, especially weapons and armor that match your Vocation, is rare. Also, I've come to realize that the vast majority of weapons and armor you find are the items you can buy at shops throughout the game. Screenshot: PC Invasion My answer is to buy armor and weapons at the beginning of the game and enhance them a bit. Naturally, you'll find (or buy) better armor and weapons as you progress through the game, so you don't want to waste all your resources on enhancing gear you'll soon replace. That said, it's best to buy good weapons and armor at ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, March 23, 2024 4:04 PM  One of the funniest moments I've had so far in Dragon's Dogma 2 was when I heard a Griffin scream, looked around, and saw a pile of feathers and folded wings getting swallowed by the red tendrils of the sea. Apparently, I'm not the only one who has discovered that The Brine is the best weapon in Dragon's Dogma 2. How to use The Brine to get kills in Dragon's Dogma 2 While my example with the Griffin was a random encounter where the Griffin died immediately before a fight could even begin, Ataniphor on Reddit found out that you can walk your enemies into deep water to allow The Brine to immediately defeat them. Ataniphor was able to do this with a Drake which is one of the hardest enemies in the game. The best part is, it doesn't matter if you have the best Fighter build or if you're any other Vocation. Drake trips into river and fucking drowns byu/Ataniphor inDragonsDogma As you can see in the video, if you do The Brine technique ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, March 23, 2024 3:39 PM  When taking on the Tensions on the Highroad quest in Dragon's Dogma 2, you must decide whether you should side with Simon or Raghnall. It's tough to know who to trust in this instance, but we'll tell you the truth behind this quest. Dragon's Dogma 2: Tensions on the Highroad – Should you side with Simon or Raghnall? As soon as you see Simon and Raghnall fighting in the Tensions on the Highroad quest, you may not know who you should side with. Raghnall tells you they're not to be trusted, but is he telling the truth? You should side with Raghnall over Simon in this Dragon's Dogma 2 side quest since Raghnall is speaking the truth about the treachery within this quest. This quest is also a good way to gain Affinity with Raghnall. Screenshot: PC Invasion After taking Raghnall's side, he'll lead you somewhere if you want to learn the truth. Pursue Raghnall, and you'll soon make it to a cave where you'll be separa... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, March 23, 2024 3:23 PM  During the Readvent of Calamity quest in Dragon's Dogma 2, you are asked to "visit Melve from time to time." That is very vague, so I'm sure you're wondering how to complete this. We have you covered with this guide. Read further for a complete, in-depth walkthrough on how to visit Melve from time to time so you can progress the Readvent of Calamity quest in Dragon's Dogma 2. Dragon's Dogma 2: Visit Melve from time to time After reaching Melve and fending off the dragon during the Readvent of Calamity quest in Dragon's Dogma 2, the community will thank you for your help. The next objective in the quest becomes "visit Melve from time to time." So how do you know when to come back? The answer is to listen to your pawns. When I was focusing on another quest, my pawn randomly mentioned, "We haven't visited Melve in quite some time; maybe we should see how they're getting on." This was my cue to ... |
WGB Saturday, March 23, 2024 1:05 PM VR can open the door to so many cool and interesting gaming experiences, and one of those was Swarm VR, an arena-based arcade shooter with an awesome way of getting around its environments. Swarm 2 VR seeks to build on that success by adding roguelike elements, a brave choice since that particular genre has arguably become over-saturated. So, is Swarm 2 VR a kickass sequel or does it need to do a few more runs to level up? |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, March 23, 2024 6:00 PM The expansion will feature a slew of new content. The post Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail Expansion Launches in July appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
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MonsterVine Saturday, March 23, 2024 3:00 PM Grounded's 1.4 update will be released simultaneously on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch on April 16th. The Fully Yoked update is the final for Grounded and brings new cosmetic items, a crafting station, and New Game Plus. Obsidian has partnered with UK-based studio, Double Eleven to port Grounded over to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. […] |