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GamersHeroes Monday, June 24, 2024 4:51 PM
    

Update 0.8 is now available for Starship Troopers: Extermination, bringing with it the designated Federation mining world, Planet X-11.

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GamersHeroes Monday, June 24, 2024 1:49 PM
    

From epic adventures to mind-bending puzzles, the world of Mega Cat Studios Collection 1 & 2 is now available for Evercade devices.

The post Mega Cat Studios Collection 1 & 2 for Evercade Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Monday, June 24, 2024 5:15 PM
    

Valve's popular portable PC, the Steam Deck, is currently on sale ahead of the company's upcoming Steam Summer Sale. You can currently buy the powerful gaming device for less than a Standard Switch or Switch OLED.

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Kotaku Monday, June 24, 2024 5:03 PM
    

Guy "Dr Disrespect" Beahm co-founded Midnight Society in 2021 to make the types of online shooters he got famous for playing on Twitch. Now the game studio is moving on without him following new allegations about why the streamer was banned from the Amazon-owned platform back in 2020.

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Kotaku Monday, June 24, 2024 4:45 PM
    

Dawntrail, the next expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, launches into early access this week, but before you can dive into the adventures that await on the gorgeous continent of Tural, the game will be down for roughly 48 hours. That means it's time to do any last-minute tasks before you'll have to leave Eorzea alone for…

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Kotaku Monday, June 24, 2024 4:35 PM
    

Do you remember the live-action Street Fighter film from 1994? Well, in 2024 the film is still making Capcom "tens of millions of yen" every year according to data from a recent shareholder's meeting.

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Kotaku Monday, June 24, 2024 3:55 PM
    

Taking a break from unraveling the mysteries of the stars in my repeated trips across the Unity into parallel replications of the universe, I encounter a new group that promises credits in exchange for dangerous and hopefully exciting quests hunting down the galaxy's most wanted. I take up the challenge and…I lose the…

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Kotaku Monday, June 24, 2024 3:10 PM
    

It turns out that one of Shadow of the Erdtree's bosses is actually even more fucked up than you already thought it was. When most people took on the Dancing Lion in Elden Ring's new expansion, they probably thought that it was more or less what it appears to be, a creature that's simultaneously regal, tragic, and…

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Kotaku Monday, June 24, 2024 2:40 PM
    

Lara Croft from Tomb Raider is reportedly the next crossover character arriving in the popular online asymmetrical horror game Dead by Daylight. According to early, leaked details, the character will arrive in July.

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Kotaku Monday, June 24, 2024 2:10 PM
    

Herschel "Dr Disrespect" Beahm was one of the biggest streamers on Twitch when the Amazon-owned streaming platform permanently banned him in mid-2020. The suddenness of the high-profile ejection, coupled with both Beahm and Twitch staying silent over what had actually happened and why, turned the incident into the…

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Kotaku Monday, June 24, 2024 1:45 PM
    

Despite warnings from reviewers and FromSoftware itself, fans are quickly finding out that Shadow of the Erdtree is extremely difficult. The expansion to 2022's Elden Ring was released on June 21 and has gained a reputation for being tough, even for a FromSoftware game. This has led to the DLC's review status on Steam

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Kotaku Monday, June 24, 2024 12:48 PM
    

The Two-Headed Turtle Talisman is a Talisman only available in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. Besides your health, there are few things as important in the game as your stamina, so you'll certainly want to snag this useful accessory—it increases the recovery speed of your stamina bar.

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Kotaku Monday, June 24, 2024 12:40 PM
    

Red Bear's Claw is a Beast Claw found in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. This thrilling weapon allows you to slice up your foes in a flurry of attacks, and look exceedingly cool doing so. This is a great option for anyone wanting to get speedily in and out while dishing out some hefty damage in the…

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Kotaku Monday, June 24, 2024 12:30 PM
    

War Thunder devs had to apologize over the weekend after players quickly noticed that a newly added loading screen featured imagery from the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.

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Kotaku Monday, June 24, 2024 12:06 PM
    

The Smithscript Shield is a Small Shield that can be found in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. It doesn't do much in the way of blocking damage, but it makes for a solid parrying shield. More importantly, it comes with an Ash of War that allows you to hurl the shield at enemies Captain America style.…

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PCGamesN Monday, June 24, 2024 4:08 PM
     Free indie game name mixup may be causing huge Steam player numbers

Naming something is a funny old business. Get it right and it'll stick with people for decades, get it wrong and you'll be looking down the barrel of the forgetfulness gun. Or worse, someone could even mix it up with something else. That might be what's happening in the case of The First Descendant and a small episodic adventure game by the name of, you guessed it, The Descendant.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best free games, Best indie games, Best adventure games

PCGamesN Monday, June 24, 2024 2:10 PM
     Total War Warhammer 3 aims for redemption with massive free update

It's been a long road back to the good books of the Total War community. Just a few months ago things looked very grim for Total War: Warhammer 3, with refunds being demanded, Steam reviews plummeting, and an all round sense of the end for the game's once-fervent fanbase. Since then, Creative Assembly has been working to make amends, and tomorrow's patch should go a long way towards that cause.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC, Total War: Warhammer 3 races, Total War: Warhammer 3 review

PCGamesN Monday, June 24, 2024 1:26 PM
     New Solium Infernum update makes the best strategy game more devilish

There's a quote often bandied about by people who wish to stroke their beards while they enthuse about gaming (something I'm very guilty of myself). It comes from the mouth of strategy genius Sid Meier, who stated that games are a series of interesting decisions. If that holds true, there's one game which represents this ideal to an almost absurdly pure degree - Solium Infernum. A brand new update has just landed for the game, bringing a ton of new stuff to your infernal empire.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Solium Infernum review, Solium Infernum guide, Solium Infernum Relics

PCGamesN Monday, June 24, 2024 1:01 PM
     Save $50 on this Logitech League of Legends gaming keyboard

If you require a new keyboard and just happen to be passionate about League of Legends, then have I got the gaming keyboard deal for you? Logitech's Pro Keyboard with the LoL wrap is available for just $80 on Amazon right now, down from $129.99. It's no longer available from Logitech, so if you missed it before, now may be your final chance.

Logitech is no stranger to branded products, and the company released a whole line of League of Legends peripherals that are no longer available brand new. This just makes Amazon's deal all the sweeter, as you not only save $49.99 over the MSRP, but you also get a rare opportunity to buy it brand new.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, League of Legends tier list

PCGamesN Monday, June 24, 2024 1:00 PM
     Save a massive 56% on this gaming chair with 25,000 five-star reviews

If you've been thinking about upgrading your gaming setup for a while and are on the lookout for a new gaming chair, then this Respawn 110 Gaming Chair deal could be exactly what you need. At Amazon, the red and black model of the chair currently has 56% off, which is a huge saving of $139. 

 

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PCGamesN Monday, June 24, 2024 12:55 PM
     The best Elden Ring mods

Are you looking for the best Elden Ring mods? The beauty of mods is that they're highly versatile tools that allow players to tweak their experience. In the case of Elden Ring, you might wonder why anyone would want to mod a game that's so well-received. Well, if you find Soulslikes difficult, the Easy Mode mod is a surefire way to tone things down a notch. Some players might consider this goes too far, so why not remove the death mechanic, which stops you from losing your Runes instead?

What makes the best Elden Ring mods stand out is that they have the power to drastically improve someone's experience of the open-world game. Whether you want to change the way ranged weapons work, or you want the option to pause Elden Ring, we've got the mods for you. Here's everything you need to try out the best Elden Ring mods, including the seamless co-op, the Convergence overhaul mod, and more.

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PCGamesN Monday, June 24, 2024 12:36 PM
     Black Desert Online is getting a new class and the most OP weapon ever

As MMORPG Black Desert Online sneakily celebrates its tenth anniversary, developer Pearl Abyss reveals a brand new playable class coming to the game soon. There's even a new expansion on the horizon, alongside the reveal of the highest-tier weapon in the entire game.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Desert Online guide

PCGamesN Monday, June 24, 2024 12:31 PM
     Create any type of Roblox game using this $2,000 bundle, now $25

The latest Humble Bundle is packed full of an incredible range of resources designed exclusively for Roblox developers. Aimed at players of all abilities, the set includes software for beginners and advanced developers alike, including Lua scripting tutorials, level design guides, and Blender tutorials. 

 

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes

PCGamesN Monday, June 24, 2024 12:32 PM
     LG's new OLED monitor tech doubles lifespan, triples brightness

LG has announced that it's started mass production of its latest new Tandem LG OLED monitor panels, which bring a big increase in brightness, as well as a longer lifespan when compared to existing OLED technologies. The new type of OLED also reduces power consumption by 40%, making it incredibly useful for laptops and other mobile devices.

It's this focus on mobile devices that is actually the big caveat to this LG OLED news when it comes to the best gaming monitors in the world. That's because, while these panels are sure to make waves in the laptop world - it's already confirmed they're in the new Dell XPS 13 9345 - they aren't yet designed for use in desktop gaming monitors.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

PCGamesN Monday, June 24, 2024 12:18 PM
     Once-hated Payday rival Crime Boss blows up on Steam with rave reviews

With Payday 2 holding strong and Payday 3 still struggling after a troubled launch, there's certainly a gap in the market for a new heist game contender. Enter the once-maligned Crime Boss: Rockay City, which just launched on Steam after a year as an Epic Games Store PC exclusive. It's already off to a great start on Valve's storefront, netting rave user reviews and thousands of new players.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best crime games, Best FPS games

PCGamesN Monday, June 24, 2024 12:19 PM
     Elden Ring Jolan quest guide

How do you complete Jolan's quest in Elden Ring? Tied closely to Count Ymir, Jolan's quest differs in key areas that you're likely going to want to know about if you want great loot. It also requires defeating a couple of difficult bosses and reaching some hard-to-find areas, but never fear – we've gone ahead and compiled everything you need to know.

Jolan isn't the only NPC that requires a quest guide in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Other guides, such as the Elden Ring Leda quest guide, require far more steps than Jolan's to reach the end. As both quests involve defeating more than one difficult boss, the best thing you can do is to read up on all Scadutree Fragment locations to make sure you're as powerful as can be.

Continue reading Elden Ring Jolan quest guide
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PCGamesN Monday, June 24, 2024 12:21 PM
     Elden Ring Count Ymir quest guide

How do you complete Count Ymir's quest in Elden Ring? There are far more NPCs to meet and run errands for than the followers of Miquella in the Lands of Shadow. One of these is Count Ymir, the proprietor of the Cathedral of Manus Metyr. When you first meet him, he'll give you a strange bell and a map, and it's up to you to find out where to go after that.

Do you have more questions about quests in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree? You should definitely read our Leda quest guide to learn all there is to know about the Needle Knight and her love of Miquella. Otherwise, making sure you know all Scadutree Fragment locations will ensure you're strong enough to finish Ymir's quest, as it ends with one of the most challenging bosses in the DLC.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 24, 2024 2:24 PM
    

Roguelikes! They're all the rage lately, whether it's a pure run-based game like Hades 2, a devilish combination with something like the settlement-management of Cult of the Lamb or the application of the genre's live-die-live-again loop to add a new bit of spice to a familiar series like The Rogue Prince of Persia. Into that last category comes a new contender: Diablo 4, which will soon introduce a new wave-based roguelike mode in its next season.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 24, 2024 1:52 PM
    

The developers of multiplayer aerial combat sim War Thunder have apologised after a picture of the real-life Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, which killed seven crew members when it exploded just 73 seconds after launch in 1986, was used in artwork promoting the game's recent Seek & Destroy update.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 24, 2024 1:20 PM
    

The end of EA's decades-long FIFA deal in 2022 means there's currently a FIFA-shaped hole in the world of video games that isn't quite filled by EA's not-FIFA replacement EA Sports FC 24 and is yet to measure up the efforts of whoever the footballing organisation gets to make the next officially licensed FIFA game. So, naturally, FIFA is looking to help plug that gap in the meantime by hosting a virtual World Cup in car-football game Rocket League.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 24, 2024 1:00 PM
    

Rewild 'em up strategy sim Terra Nil has just received a free Vita Nova update, which introduces five new levels, nine buildings, a spinnable 3D world map, a new creature, the jaguar, and a more sophisticated wildlife system (that'll be the "new life" in question, then). It endows the game's hitherto rather decorative fauna with "deeper needs" and greater agency. Find a trailer peering through the reeds below this sentence like a jaguar slavering over an unsuspecting herd of boar. Yes, you're the wild boar in this analogy. Run piggy, run!

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 24, 2024 12:51 PM
    

From Software game difficulty chat is in full swing following the release of Elden Ring's Shadow Of The Erdtree DLC, but cannier Soulslikers such as myself and GR's Hirun Cryer are already leaping and bounding ahead to the next Stage of Review Discourse: which From Software game is bestest? Here to settle the matter once and for all until the next time we post about it is company president Hidetaka Miyazaki.

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Siliconera Monday, June 24, 2024 6:15 PM
    

umamusume new scenario

The Umamusume Japanese Twitter account has announced a new playable scenario, along with five new horse girls. There is also a teaser for the music video of "Umasugi! Gourmet Parade," which will be a new song in the new scenario.

https://twitter.com/uma_musu/status/1805232330250014940

The name of the new Umamusume scenario can translate to "Harvest! Full Stomach! Bountiful Food Festival," and it'll go live on June 26, 2024. Horse girls who'll play an important role in the new story include Special Week, Haru Urara, Rice Shower, and Nishino Flower. According to the introduction video, you'll have to harvest vegetables and make food with them. Food will help improve how many stats level up when you're training your horse girl.

As for new horse girls who'll either become playable or play an important role in the upcoming scenario, we have: Dream Journey, Bueno Vista, Believe, Calstone Light O, and Durandal. All of these horses were or are race horses in real life.

https://twitter.com/uma_musu/status/1805232607829123197

The new scenario (as well as new banners) will come out right when the current banner for Jungle Pocket ends. Jungle Pocket's banner was part of the marketing for the Beginning of a New Era movie. For a month, you'll be able to watch the first seven minutes for the film via the Toho Movie YouTube channel.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby is readily available on mobile devices and Windows PC in Japan, with the "Harvest! Full Stomach! Bountiful Food Festival" scenario going live on June 26, 2024. An English version is also in development.

The post Umamusume to Have New Horse Girls, Harvest Scenario appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, June 24, 2024 6:00 PM
    

Capcom announced the re-release of a hoodie based on Khezu, the pale wyvern from Monster Hunter. This updated version of the hoodie will be available for purchase through the eCapcom online store, with pre-orders now being accepted in Japan. The hoodie is priced at 8,800 yen (approximately $55) and will be released on October 17, 2024. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

View the announcement post below:

https://twitter.com/MH_Rise_JP/status/1805133795148083583

The hoodie is inspired by Khezu, a recurring monster from the Monster Hunter series known for its distinctive form and large mouth. The design includes a hood with fang imagery and printed wings on the back. The hoodie is a free-size product, also known as the Japanese equivalent of  "one size fits all." Its dimensions are 75 cm in length (29.5 inches), 61 cm in body width (24 inches), 59 cm in shoulder width (23.2 inches), and 62 cm in sleeve length (24.4 inches). 

This announcement follows the previously announced Khezu-themed slippers, which are priced at 2,970 yen (approximately $19). Those are designed to look as if the wearer's feet are being eaten by Khezu. 

Pre-orders are currently open, and the hoodie is expected to start delivery on October 17, 2024. The hoodie will be available on eCapcom, Amazon, Rakuten, and DMM.com. The next mainline Monster Hunter game will be Monster Hunter Wilds in 2025 for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

The post Monster Hunter Khezu Hoodie Returns in October appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, June 24, 2024 6:00 PM
    

Medicom Toys has announced a new lineup of Kirby figures available for pre-order. The Ultra Detail Figure (UDF) series features six new Kirby figures, each representing various stages of the Kirby franchise. These figures are scheduled for release in February 2025. [Thanks, Hobby Watch!]

The figures in this series include:

Prices range from 1,430 yen (approximately $9 USD) to 1,980 yen (approximately $1 USD). You can take a look at the Medicom Toys Kirby figures below.

Each figure captures different looks and styles of Kirby from different points in the series. The pre-order period is currently open, and fans can place their orders through various online retailers, including Amazon, Rakuten, and DMM.com.

This announcement follows Kirby's 32nd birthday celebration, which included a special birthday cake at the Kirby Cafe. While it shares the same design as the Kirby birthday cake from previous celebrations, this food item will be available for a limited time.

The post Medicom Toys Kirby Figures Available for Pre-Order appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, June 24, 2024 5:30 PM
    

Blue Protocol Chapter 6 Introduces New Dungeons This Week

Bandai Namco announced that Blue Protocol Chapter 6, titled The Secret Forest, will appear on June 26, 2024. In addition, the X (formerly Twitter) official account for the game shared a video showcasing the new dungeon and field being introduced in the new content.

The video offers a brief look at three of the new forest Dungeons, these being Tuonera Visiting Path, the Flower Path Copse, and the Ancestor Graveyard. Furthermore, the new Koaniani Woods field is also showcased in the video, with Ururau Village being one of the new areas belonging to this new map. While not showcased in the video, another dungeon appearing in the new chapter is the Zeluma Mine.

You can check out the new video showcasing the dungeons and field of Blue Protocol Chapter 6 here:

https://twitter.com/BLUEPROTOCOL_JP/status/1805073363007946780

The Blue Protocol development team recently confirmed in an interview with Famitsu that the team is making efforts to address the game's underperforming numbers by reworking some core aspects of the game, as well as planning more challenging content, and analyzing game and player data to find out areas of the game where players numbers are diminishing.

Blue Protocol is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC in Japan. The game is set to release worldwide sometime in 2024. Version 1.06.000 of the game comes out on June 26, 2024, and it will introduce "Chapter 6 - The Secret Forest" as well as the new Beyond update.

The post Blue Protocol Chapter 6 Introduces New Dungeons This Week appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, June 24, 2024 5:00 PM
    

FFVII Ever Crisis Summer Event Starts This Week

Back in May 2024, Square Enix teased a FFVII Ever Crisis summer event that would involve characters like Lin and Yuffie. Now it confirmed that Summer's Here: Fireworks on the Beach will start on June 26, 2024

The announcement was accompanied by an initial trailer for the story portion of Summer's Here: Fireworks on the Beach. It shows Yuffie in her new swimsuit. Cloud and Aerith are wearing their costumes from last year's event. However, the teaser trailer suggests Tifa could also be getting a new swimsuit, as the outfit she is wearing during the story segment looks different than her lifeguard gear from 2023. A new Flan boss is also teased. However, we don't get to see Lucia in the video.

https://twitter.com/FFVII_EC_EN/status/1805163969876766804

While other characters are preparing to take clothes off for the summer heat, young Sephiroth put more on. He got new Natant Jacket gear. It is basically a down jacket on top of his The First Soldier uniform, which you can see below.

https://twitter.com/FFVII_EC_EN/status/1804393884128313663

This will be the second summer event in FFVII Ever Crisis. The first appeared back in September 2023. It involved a Watermelon Tonberry boss and special equipment for Aerith, Cloud, Tifa, and Zack.  

FFVII Ever Crisis is available for PCs and mobile devices, and the Summer's Here: Fireworks on the Beach event begins on June 26, 2024.

The post FFVII Ever Crisis Summer Event Starts This Week appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, June 24, 2024 4:30 PM
    

Genshin Impact Sigewinne Demo

A new demo trailer appeared for the upcoming Genshin Impact character Sigewinne, ahead of the launch of her banner on June 25, 2024. The trailer shows off her style and personality, as well as some of her attack animations and skills.

The character demo features Sigewinne hosting a tea party for Navia, Clorinde, and Lynette, though other characters like Chevreuse and Freminet make brief cameo appearances. Sigewinne goes on to explain the revitalizing properties of the Romaritime flower, and then she recounts the story of her hunt for them via illustrated cards. Along the way, she is accosted by a number of crab enemies, who she dispatches with her bow and bubble-based abilities. She then serves her guests tea brewed with the petals of the flower.

You can watch the Genshin Impact character demo for Sigewinne over on HoYolab or via Youtube below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_QusNJbJK7I

Sigewinne will appear on the banner alongside Rosaria, Noelle, and Gaming as the featured four-star characters, as detailed by HoYoverse earlier in June 2024. The company also recently announced that it would be bringing its games to Comic-Con International in San Diego, which will run from July 25 - 28, 2024.

Sigewinne will become available in Genshin Impact on June 25, 2024. The game itself is readily available on the PC, PS4, PS5, and mobile devices.

The post Sigewinne Character Trailer Shows Her Genshin Impact Attacks appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, June 24, 2024 4:30 PM
    

Ninomae Ina'nis SuperGroupies Merch

SuperGroupies released their latest collaboration with Hololive English, featuring merchandise, which includes a backpack and watch, inspired by Ninomae Ina'nis. The collection, which marks the fifth collaboration between the two brands, includes a range of fashion items designed to capture the essence of the popular VTuber. Reservations are now open and will remain open until July 8th, 2024. [Thanks, SuperGroupies!]

View the original announcement post below: 

https://twitter.com/super_groupies/status/1805239705904230604?s=61

The Ninomae Ina'nis Model SuperGroupies Wristwatch is priced at 24,200 yen (approximately $152 USD). Inspired by Ina's signature Necronomicon, this wristwatch features a leather belt with laser-etched tentacle patterns. The case back is engraved with a Takodachi, her mascot.

The Ninomae Ina'nis Model Outerwear is available for 25,300 yen (approximately $158 USD). This jacket features a tentacle motif on the back, pleats, and embroidery of Ina's hair ornament. The design uses her image color, purple, on the inside.

The Ninomae Ina'nis Model Backpack is priced at 22,000 yen (approximately $138 USD). This backpack incorporates purple and orange accents reminiscent of Ina's costume. It includes a wide main pocket suitable for a laptop, and smaller sub-pockets for additional storage, making it both practical and themed.

Each item in the collection includes a special acrylic stand featuring new artwork by the artist Sakura-san.

The pre-order period runs from June 18, 2024, to July 8, 2024. For more details and to place reservations, visit the SuperGroupies website.

The post Hololive Ninomae Ina'nis SuperGroupies Merchandise Announced appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, June 24, 2024 4:00 PM
    

Project Idolmaster va-liv Vtubers making their formal debuts as Liver Idols

Bandai Namco shared details about the formal debuts of Project Im@s va-liv, the Vtuber group affiliated with The Idolmaster franchise. The three Vtubers in this group are in the process of making their proper debuts as Live Streamer Idols with new songs under production.

Project Im@s va-liv consists of three members: Manaka Tomori, Cosmo Kamizuru, and Sara Letora Oliveira Utagawa—the latter of which is depicted as a half-Brazilian. The three Vtubers made their original debuts in early May 2023. They also appeared at Bandai Namco's Tokyo Game Show 2023 streams.

A major turning point was made when Bandai Namco held "The Last Statement" online live concert at the end of March 2024. The company concluded that all three members had cleared the final examination to become Live Streamer Idols. The va-liv Vtubers have since been affiliated with 876 Production, the same agency featured in the 2009 DS game The Idolmaster: Dearly Stars.

Bandai Namco also revealed that the idol Vtubers will receive new songs. D.watt, Steaka, and Ohtora & NewK will compose new songs for Manaka, Cosmo, and Letora, respectively. Bandai Namco will publish these songs via its Asobinotes brand, which also handles tracks from Hatsuboshi Gakuen: The Idolmaster.

The Project Im@s va-liv Vtuber idols' formal debuts will culminate with the Producer Meeting event titled "From Now On!!!" Bandai Namco will hold this event physically at the Garden Shin-Kiba Factory in Tokyo, Japan, on September 28, 2024.

The post The Idolmaster va-liv Vtubers Are Making Their Formal Debuts appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, June 24, 2024 3:30 PM
    

According to a leak by Ryokutya2089 from Shonen Sunday, the new video game based on the popular manga and anime series Edens Zero is reportedly still in development. This upcoming title will allegedly be a 3D action RPG set in an open world, allowing players to explore various planets within the game's universe.  [Thanks, Ryokutya2089!]

The leak suggested the game will use a common control scheme with buttons like X, Y, and RT/RB, though this may change as development progresses. Hiro Mashima, the creator of Edens Zero, previously showed interest in game development. His involvement in this project likely continues his exploration into the world of 3D games, utilizing engines like Unreal Engine 5 and tools like Blender. Mashima worked on characters for the upcoming title Farmagia. Also, a new Fairy Tail game based on his series is on the way and appeared at the June 2024 Nintendo Direct.

The Edens Zero anime series was released globally on Netflix, with season 2 and the recap on Crunchyroll. Edens Zero follows Shiki Granbell, a boy embarking on a voyage aboard the titular starship in search of the goddess of the cosmos. Joining him is Rebecca Bluegarden and her cat Happy. Mashima is the author of renowned manga series such as Fairy Tail, Rave Master, Edens Zero, and Dead Rock. This new title will mark the second based on the series, as Edens Zero: Pocket Galaxy service ended in February 2024.

The Edens Zero game is in development. The anime is streaming on multiple services. Viz Media handles the manga outside of Japan.

The post Edens Zero Action-RPG Game Update Leaked appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, June 24, 2024 3:00 PM
    

Trails 20th anniversary website keyart merchandise series

Nihon Falcom opened a new webpage to mark the 20th anniversary of the Trails RPG series, which is originally known in Japan as Kiseki, and the company has also revealed a new lineup of merchandise. All of the new products feature characters from the series to celebrate the major anniversary milestone.

The Trails series 20th anniversary merchandise lineup ranges from tin badges to tote bags. The company sells the items through its own Falcom Shop website, and it also supports international orders. People living outside Japan can pay with MasterCard, Visa, or UC credit cards. Falcom can deliver the items to almost all countries and regions worldwide covered by Japan Post's EMS, with an exception for APO and FPO addresses.

Here is the list of new merchandise available on Falcom Shop, along with their prices in Japanese yen:

  • Mamesara plates: ¥6,050 for each 3-in-1 set
  • B2-sized tapestry: ¥3,850
  • Canvas art: ¥2,970
  • Big tote bag: ¥2,860
  • Mini tote bag: ¥1,760
  • Acrylic stand: ¥1,320
  • Mouse pad: ¥1,650
  • Bandanna handkerchief: ¥1,320
  • Tin badges: ¥510 individually or ¥3,000 for a 6-in-1 set

In addition, Falcom is also offering free bonus items for people who make purchases of over ¥5,000 yen on its web store, while stocks last. The company will add a random illustration card based on one of the five major sub-series and a promotion card of either Estelle or Joshua from the upcoming Trails Trading Card Game.

The 20th anniversary of the Trails series falls on June 24, 2024. It marks exactly 20 years since Nihon Falcom released the first Trails in the Sky for PC in Japan on June 24, 2004.

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Siliconera Monday, June 24, 2024 2:30 PM
    

First VSPO English Vtubers Are Arya, Jira, and Remia

VSPO, the Virtual eSports Project agency running in Japan since 2018, announced its first English Vtubers will be Arya Kuroha, Jira Jisaki, and Remia Aotsuki. Their debut streams will be held on June 29, 2024. 

The reveal of the VSPO English Vtubers first happened the evening of June 23, 2024. An animated trailer appeared introducing the three of them. That's also when it was revealed that all three of their YouTube channels are already live. No name for the generation was mentioned.

https://twitter.com/VSPO_EN/status/1805043162341114271

We did know that an English generation was on the way. Back in September 2023, VSPO opened auditions. At the time, it specifically mentioned it was only looking for English Vtubers.

As for the official schedule for debut streams, where's when you can watch the VSPO Vtubers Arya, Jira, and Remia. A first collab stream wasn't mentioned. However, things will kick off with Remia's first, followed by Arya and Jira. Placeholders are already live on all three accounts.

All three members also made introductory tweets on their official social media accounts. First, here's Arya's:

https://twitter.com/aryakuroha/status/1805043164916703304

Next, here's Jira's introduction:

https://twitter.com/jirajisaki/status/1805043164186828810

Finally, here's Remia's:

https://twitter.com/RemiaAotsuki/status/1805043164874424400

There have been five new members of VSPO in 2024, counting the first three English performers. In March 2024, Tsumugi Kokage joined the company. Then in May 2024, Sendo Yuuhi debuted. Both of them appeared on their own, outside of any groups. 

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Siliconera Monday, June 24, 2024 2:00 PM
    

My Hero Academia Manga Ends in 5 Chapters

Shueisha announced that the My Hero Academia manga series will end after the next 5 chapters. The ending of the series will appear in the double issue 36 and 37 of the Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, which will release on August 5, 2024.

By the time the My Hero Academia manga ends, the series will have reached 430 chapters in total. The announcement of the conclusion of the manga series originally appeared during the latest Jump Press presentation broadcasted on June 24, 2024 in Japan.

In addition, My Hero Academia author Kohei Horikoshi shared some words about the announcement. The original message appeared during the aforementioned broadcast, as well as on the My Hero Academia official X (formerly Twitter) social media accounts. In it, Horikoshi apologized for taking the last two weeks off, and said that his schedule has been incredibly busy as of late. Horikoshi also thanked fans for continuing to read the series for the last 10 years.

Here is an extract from the original Japanese message translated in English:

It's possible that some opinions might differ between "still 5 more episodes!?" or "only 5 more episodes!?," but I will do my best for the remaining 5 chapters so that both sides can enjoy (the ending)!

The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the anime series also reminded fans of the upcoming My Hero Academia: You're Next anime movie, which will release in Japan on August 2, 2024.

The My Hero Academia manga will end on August 5, 2024. Viz Media handles the release of the manga outside Japan. The My Hero Academia anime is streaming on Crunchyroll, with its most recent Season 7 having appeared on May 4, 2024.

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Siliconera Monday, June 24, 2024 1:30 PM
    

Zenless Zone Zero Con Schedule

Zenless Zone Zero developer HoYoverse released a convention schedule for 2024, as well as announced a creator's roundtable event featuring the producer and director of Street Fighter 6. A "full reveal" for the roundtable event is promised for June 29, 2024, while the game itself will appear at conventions in Taipei, Seattle, and Cologne.

The "Zenless Dazzle Expo" event is set to appear at six conventions between July and October 2024, though HoYoverse stated that more events may be added in the future. Attendees can expect playable demos of Zenless Zone Zero, as well as gifts and some undisclosed "surprises."

The Zenless Zone Zero convention schedule currently lists:

  • Japan Expo in Paris, France - July 11-14, 2024
  • Comic-Con International in San Diego, US - July 25-28, 2024
  • Gamers Con in Taipei, Taiwan - July 25-29, 2024
  • gamescom in Cologne, Germany - August 21-25, 2024
  • PAX West in Seattle, US - August 30, 2024 - September 2, 2024
  • Thailand Game Show in Bangkok, Thailand - October 18-20, 2024

Additionally, HoYoverse teased the roundtable collaboration featuring developers of both Zenless Zone Zero and Street Fighter 6. We'll learn more about that on June 29, 2024. The accompanying teaser video shows several guests, including Street Fighter 6 Producer Shuhei Matsumoto and Director Takayuki Nakayama, and suggests the event might also involve them playing games together.

You can watch the teaser for the Zenless Zone Zero x Street Fighter 6 developer roundtable event via the tweet below:

https://twitter.com/ZZZ_EN/status/1804741196251832551

Zenless Zone Zero will be joined at San Diego Comic-Con by HoYoverse's Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail. A recently released trailer also showed off the upcoming maid-themed character Rena, who will appear in ZZZ.

Zenless Zone Zero will release for the PC, PS5, and mobile devices on July 4, 2024.

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Siliconera Monday, June 24, 2024 1:00 PM
    

Trails in the Sky SC Joshua Bright figure prototype unpainted

Kotobukiya revealed a new prototype for a figure based on Joshua Bright on its official X account. This figure will feature his appearance in The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC—the second entry in the Trails in the Sky series.

The figure will also include the twin swords that Joshua uses as his weapons of choice. However, the published prototype is still mostly unpainted—save for the eyes. Therefore, it will take quite some time until the company finishes painting the prototype and puts the figure up for pre-orders.

The Japanese tweet revealing the new figure prototype is also available to view right below:

https://twitter.com/kotobukiyas/status/1805058410544845162

The new Joshua figure will help complement Estelle Bright's figure, which has been available for pre-orders since November 2023. Kotobukiya also tweeted a reminder that it will release Estelle's figure in June 2024. The company's Japanese online store has specified June 26, 2024, as the exact release date for the latter, even though it has already run out of stock.

https://twitter.com/kotobukiyas/status/1805058525661659532

The new figure featuring Joshua Bright from The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC is still under development. It will take more time until Kotobukiya finishes painting the prototype and put the figure up for pre-orders.

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Siliconera Monday, June 24, 2024 12:30 PM
    

Indie Vtuber Dokibird revealed her latest design and model, which will appear on an upcoming Hyte PC case for her.

Indie VTuber Dokibird now has a new model, with artist "Kanamesigogo123" as the designer. This design will also appear on an upcoming Hyte PC case of Dokibird.

The new model retains Dokibird's sort of cocky expression, as well as her blonde hair and green eyes. However, there are also major differences to her hair and overall design. Dokibird in the past had her hair in pigtails, with a white ribbon on her right and a black ribbon on her left. She also had a blue hat and was wearing a sort of dress with a jacket.

Her new design has shorter hair, with messy feathery strands around her face. Her outfit shifts from a feminine one with white, black, and blue to one that makes her look like a sheriff. There are belts around her, complete with bullets and a gun. There is also an animal hanging out on her head.

Here's the full reveal stream. Dokibird shows off the Hyte PC case at the 2:45:50 mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPnnaM-Liz4&t=3430s

In the past, she was a conman and thief. Now she's a bounty hunter. In her reveal stream for her new outfit, Dokibird showed off the upcoming Hyte case that features her new look. It'll be a black and gold case, and you'll be able to check it out at Anime Expo 2024.

Dokibird is an independent VTuber with over 742,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel. Other Dokibird merchandise you can get includes a YouTooz figure. Pre-orders will close on July 9, 2024.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, June 24, 2024 3:34 PM
     Verdigris Discus Talisman Shadow Of The Erdtree 3If you like rolling with the Chonky Bonk Boiz, then I expect you have a pretty heavy load in Elden Ring. However, with the Verdigris Discus Talisman, you can actually benefit from the extra weight in Shadow of the Erdtree. Where to find the Verdigris Discus Talisman To get to the location of the Verdigris Discus Talisman in Shadow of the Erdtree, you will need to open a portal using an Imbued Key. We will get that first. If you're looking for all the Elden Ring guides you could want, check out our guides hub. Where to find the Imbued Key in Shadow of the Erdtree As far as I know, there is only one Imbued Key in the DLC, but it can be found quite early on. If you have beaten Rellana, then travel to the Castle Lords Chamber Site of Grace just outside of her arena. From here, head down the stairs, and backtrack through the Castle. Screenshot: PC Invasion You will head down a lift and eventually see the back of a Knight guarding a bridge. Sneak up on him and shove c...

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     Elden Ring Flame Of FrenzyElden Ring has several endings that you can obtain, and the Flame of Frenzy or Lord of Frenzied Flames is one of them. Here's our Elden Ring guide to help you find the Flame of Frenzy and Three Fingers for a secret ending that lets you save Melina. Elden Ring secret ending guide: Where to find the Flame of Frenzy and Three Fingers to save Melina The clues pertaining to the Flame of Frenzy and Three Fingers in Elden Ring are provided once you reach the Mountaintops of the Giants. Along the path is an NPC who looks like Yura, and he'll warn you of your plans. Normally, what should happen is that Melina will sacrifice herself at the Forge of the Giants to burn the Erdtree. But, this lonely samurai suggests that "your flesh can serve as kindling" instead, and doing so would spare Melina. The only other clue imparted to you in-game is that the Flame of Frenzy and Three Fingers require you to "descend into the depths, far below the Erdtree Capital.̶...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, June 24, 2024 2:41 PM
     Bosses Correct Order Shadow Of The ErdtreeThere are an absolute ton of bosses to battle within Elden Ring Shadow of The Erdtree, and making sure you know the order will stop you from being completely out of your depth too early. If you're looking for more Elden Ring guides, check out the guide hub. Main boss order in SotE Although there are 11 main bosses in SotE, there are only really seven you have to beat to finish the game. You will most likely fight each of the Shadow of the Erdtree bosses in this order. Divine Beast Dancing Lion Belurat (Gravesite Plain) Rellana, Twin Moon Knight (Castle Ensis in Gravesite Plain) Romina, Saint of the Bud (Church of the Bud, Rauh Ruins) Golden Hippopotamus – (Shadow Keep Front Gate) Messmer the Impaler (Shadow Keep in Scadu Altus) Needle Knight Leda or Allies (Enir-Ilim) Radahn, Consort of Miquella (Enir-llim) Screenshot: PC Invasion Rellana and Romina can be switched depending on how you approach the game. However, due to leveling and storyl...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, June 24, 2024 2:19 PM
     How To Find The Hallowed Ruins In Elden Ring Shadow Of The ErdtreeOne of the quests in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree has you finding Hallowed Ruins based on a confusing map, so we'll explain how to find this location. This quest stretches into a much larger one too, so be prepared for a long scavenger hunt! Table of contentsElden Ring: Where to find Hallowed Ruins in Shadow of the ErdtreeFirst Hallowed Ruins map locationHow to find the Cerulean CoastHow to find the Finger Ruins Elden Ring: Where to find Hallowed Ruins in Shadow of the Erdtree Screenshot: PC Invasion This quest comprises three ruins you must discover, but for now, we'll tackle the first one. You can begin this quest by speaking to Ymir in the Cathedral of Manus Metyr which is in the Scadu Altus region. Ymir will give you a Ruins Map and a Hole-Laden Necklace. Let's figure out the first location since it'll take a long journey to get there. First Hallowed Ruins map location The map directly points to the Finger Ruins of Rhia which is in the ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, June 24, 2024 1:26 PM
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TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Monday, June 24, 2024 6:36 PM
     R. Talsorian Games, in collaboration with CD Projekt Red, has announced that the new box set and starter kit for Cyberpunk RED, the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Mission Kit, is now available for pre-order. This highly anticipated release serves as both a standalone product and a new starter kit for the popular tabletop RPG, Cyberpunk RED. The...

TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Monday, June 24, 2024 6:24 PM
     Mantic Games has just announced their latest release: an expansive Firefight starter set that is being hailed as their best ever. This set, aimed at introducing players to the Warpath Universe, includes over 70 highly detailed hard plastic miniatures, a 224-page Command Protocols book, and various game-enhancing materials. The new starter set immerses players in...

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A release date and platforms for the game have still yet to be revealed. 

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MonsterVine Monday, June 24, 2024 6:00 PM
     Magic The Gathering has been teasing its Assassin's Creed Universes Beyond set for some time now. As the name suggests, the upcoming collaboration will be inspired by Ubisoft's popular franchise, Assassin's Creed, which is slated to drop on July 5. During Summer Game Fest, I was able to get my hands on the two starter […]

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