GamersHeroes Friday, November 8, 2024 11:06 AM The magical world of Unbroken Studios and WB Games' Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is now available for the Nintendo Switch. The post Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions Now Available for Nintendo Switch appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, November 8, 2024 10:44 AM Features music from across The Legend of Zelda series, GameChops has released The Deku Trio's 18-track album Zelda & Jazz II. The post Zelda & Jazz II by The Deku Trio Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Friday, November 8, 2024 1:25 PM  Overwatch 2 has been in such a rough spot as of late that it's impossible to not be nostalgic for the original game's heyday. The sequel hasn't panned out the way Blizzard promised after it reportedly canceled the story campaign that was the whole point of a sequel. So it's easy to look at all the changes Overwatch 2 h… |
Kotaku Friday, November 8, 2024 1:15 PM  Dizzy has been in Guilty Gear before but, as with many characters, she has been significantly reworked for Strive. Now called "Queen Dizzy," she has access to some of her previous moves, and is still a considerable threat (despite her adorable appearance). |
Kotaku Friday, November 8, 2024 12:50 PM  Yesterday, the PlayStation 5 Pro launched. But I've been playing around with Sony's most expensive console ever for the past week, and the biggest issue I have with it, besides the high price, is that its really hard to actually figure out what games run and look better on it. |
Kotaku Friday, November 8, 2024 12:00 PM  The original Life is Strange, from developer Don't Nod, launched as an episodic, story-driven adventure game published by Square Enix in 2015. That's nearly a decade ago, surprisingly enough, and it's making me feel old, as I remember seeing the previews and press screens of the game back in the day. But here we are,… |
Kotaku Friday, November 8, 2024 11:55 AM  There have been two massive questions hanging over Concord, the expensive PlayStation 5 hero shooter that almost nobody played. The first one is: how did a game that wasn't busted or terrible bomb so spectacularly? The second is: how did a game seemingly destined to fail get through Sony's quality checks, renowned… |
Kotaku Friday, November 8, 2024 11:30 AM  Disney Dreamlight Valley has amassed a huge following of fans since its 2022 release. Developer Gameloft has provided regular updates to ensure players remain engaged on a consistent basis. This usually comes in the form of a new character or two and a fresh Star Path (battle pass) every few months—all of which can… |
Kotaku Friday, November 8, 2024 10:50 AM  Going first usually has its advantages. Not in Pokémon TCG Pocket. The mobile card game flips the traditional calculus on its head. Going first doesn't just lose its edge, it feels downright bad. |
Kotaku Friday, November 8, 2024 9:55 AM  Who else had Macaulay Culkin reportedly being cast in season two of Fallout on their bingo card? Just me? Weird. According to Deadline's mysterious sources, the Uncle Buck star is set for a recurring role in the new season of Amazon's mega-hit Fallout TV series. He will, the site claims, play a "crazy genius-type… |
Kotaku Friday, November 8, 2024 9:00 AM  The reason patent attorneys get paid so much money is that no one in their right mind would ever want to be a patent attorney. Thus, we can all nod and smile as if we understand as Palworld developers Pocketpair releases a statement about precisely which patents Nintendo is claiming the Pokémon-alike game is violating. |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 1:19 PM  Despite RPGs being ostensibly about inhabiting a particular role, one core requirement is that you'll continually grow in strength. It doesn't matter if you're playing Dragon Age Origins, Baldur's Gate 3, or even Disco Elysium, the idea that down the line you'll be stronger or more capable than you are right now is a tenet of the fantasies they embody. Brighter Shores, the new RPG from RuneScape creator Andrew Gower, is daring to do it differently, and it's fair to say it hasn't gone over entirely well with fans. In response, the developer has taken to Steam to justify its decision in the face of this backlash, begging players to "please give it a chance." MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Best free PC games, Best fantasy games |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 12:40 PM  Survival crafting RPG and city builder Sengoku Dynasty is a game that blends a lot of aspects into a sandbox journey set in feudal era Japan. Starting out with nothing, you'll gather resources to craft tools, weapons, and medicine as you might in a Rust or Valheim. Then you'll begin to build out your town as you might in Manor Lords, before expanding your dynasty to ever-grander heights. First released in early access in August 2023, Sengoku Dynasty 1.0 is finally here, with a wealth of updates and a discount for the full launch. |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 12:28 PM  Can you find your Deadlock MMR? When you pour a lot of time into a competitive game like Deadlock, it's perfectly reasonable to wonder how you stack up against your fellow warriors. Deadlock assigns every player a hidden matchmaking rating, but there are ways to work out where you might be placed. Knowing how Deadlock MMR works is vital if you want to rise through the Deadlock ranks. Your skill level might not correlate with your ranked medal, and if you're in matches that are too easy or too difficult, it might be because your MMR isn't aligned with where you should be in the MOBA game. Here's everything you need to know about Deadlock MMR. Continue reading Deadlock MMR explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Deadlock release date , Deadlock crosshair, Deadlock characters |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 12:28 PM  AMD is on a roll with hugely successful gaming CPUs, and it's already planning for the years ahead. According to a new rumor, AMD expects to launch its next-gen Zen 6 Ryzen "Medusa" gaming CPUs in late 2026 or early 2027, with plans that the new CPUs will maintain compatibility with existing motherboards by using the same AM5 socket design as other Ryzen CPUs. It's never too early to think ahead, and AMD has a big lead in the battle for the best gaming CPU that it will want to hold on to. Just this week, we published our AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, which showed that this new CPU is well ahead of the best that Intel has to offer, including the Intel Core i9 14900K, with phenomenal gaming performance. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 11:46 AM  While we're still waiting for the RTX 5090 to drop, the PC gaming business is already laying the groundwork for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 6090, which has just appeared in a trademark filing, along with several other GeForce 6000-series model names, from the RTX 6050 to the RTX 6090 Super. In fact, just about every possible permutation of Nvidia's usual GPU model names has been filed in the entry. However, it's important to note that this filing comes from a third-party graphics card manufacturer, rather than Nvidia itself. We're expecting Nvidia to announce its next lineup of gaming GPUs at the CES tradeshow in January 2025, with hopefully the RTX 5090 making an appearance, as well as the RTX 5080. However, graphics card manufacturer Sinotex has jumped the gun even further, with a trademark filing for not only 15 RTX 5000 graphics card names but also several RTX 6000 GPUs. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GeForce RTX 4070 Super review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 11:44 AM  When is the Black Ops 6 Season 1 release date? It's almost time for Call of Duty's annual cycle of content to start up again as Treyarch has confirmed the BO6 Season 1 schedule. Alongside a jam-packed update featuring new maps, Zombies content, and more, it also ushers in a new era for Call of Duty Warzone. We've known about the new Warzone map, Area 99, for quite some time, and it's finally arriving in the latest update. Following the return of Nuketown to Black Ops 6 multiplayer, Area 99 also takes us back to the nuclear bomb site - a first for the battle royale game. Here's everything you need to know about Black Ops 6 Season 1 so far. Continue reading Black Ops 6 Season 1 release date, new maps, modes, and Zombies MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 missions, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 12:24 PM  If you already own a Secretlab gaming chair and it's looking a little tired and/or dirty, or you're thinking of buying one but are concerned about marks and dirt degrading it over time, the new Secretlab Skins Lite might be just what you need. Secretlab has offered its range of Skins seat covers for a while, but the new Lite version is 50% cheaper, making it even easier to cover and protect your gaming chair. As we found in our Secretlab Titan Evo review, it's the customization on offer with this chair that really makes it the best gaming chair around. With these new Secretlab Skins Lite, you now have yet another way in which you can change the look and feel of your chair, without breaking the bank. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 11:26 AM  November 8, 2024: We updated the Throne and Liberty server status. What's the Throne and Liberty server status? Launching a new MMO is always a challenge, and Throne and Liberty has had to overcome its fair share of them server side. Fortunately, developer NCSoft and publisher Amazon Games have been quick to act, making great strides in improving the player experience. If you can't currently log into the game, there's a good chance Throne and Liberty maintenance is currently underway. Typically, this process takes several hours, meaning you'll just have to find another great MMO game to play until Throne and Liberty is back online. The T&L team usually announces maintenance ahead of time, so we'll be sure to keep this guide updated with the latest developments. Continue reading Throne and Liberty server status and maintenance times MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Throne and Liberty codes, Throne and Liberty weapons |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 11:10 AM  What are the best Minecraft mods in 2024? Every game of vanilla Minecraft can vary quite dramatically, and the best Minecraft mods go one step further to provide an entirely new experience. Whether you love creative building, terrifying survival, or speedrunning the story, we've got the mods for you. We've even thrown in interface mods and tools to make things easier, too. All the Minecraft mods below are divided into sections, depending on what you want to do with the sandbox game – from simple utility changes to deep world mods you can get lost in for months. There are new mobs, new biomes, performance boosting mods, and more, and you can jump to the bottom if you don't know how to install Minecraft mods and want to learn. Continue reading The 58 best Minecraft mods November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 11:07 AM  How do Deadlock ranks work? There comes a time in a lot of our gaming careers where we want to take the next step, where we want to be truly tested, and where we want to see how far we can go. In Deadlock, the real grind is ranked mode. You'll be matched with and against players playing for keeps, and might even earn yourself a thing or two. Deadlock is playable right now, and it's in good shape, even though the full Deadlock release date is still a ways away. Valve recently introduced a ranked mode in the MOBA game, but how does it work? Also, have you dipped your toe into the competitive scene and wondered what your rank means? Here is the Deadlock ranked mode and ranks explained. Continue reading Deadlock ranks and ranked mode explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Deadlock release date , Deadlock crosshair, Deadlock characters |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 10:59 AM  There's a great gaming SSD deal on Amazon right now, which enables you to pick up a 2TB Samsung 980 Pro with a heatsink for just $139.99, working out at just $70 per terabyte. That's a fantastic price for this speedy PCIe 4.0 drive, especially one with a heatsink already fitted. You'll need to be quick, though, as it's a limited-time deal. I've been a happy user of this Samsung SSD in my gaming PC for over a year now, and I've found it to be more than fast enough for my needs. In our Samsung 980 Pro review, we praised this PCIe 4.0 drive's fast sequential read speed, which hit a massive 6,866MB/s in our tests - not far off the limit of the 4x PCIe 4.0 interface - leading to it getting a spot on our best gaming SSD guide. It's not as fast as the latest PCIe 5.0 drives, of course, but it's plenty fast enough for most people's needs. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Samsung 980 Pro review, Best SSD for gaming, Best gaming monitor |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 11:00 AM  What are the best co-op games? Games offer up magic in lots of different guises, but working with a friend to achieve a goal is, arguably, where they shine. So what are the titles that will pull friends together and offer the best cooperative group-based thrills? The great thing about the best PC games involving co-op play is that you're not restricted to a genre. As long as there's room for two controllers on a split screen or some perfectly coordinated play over a headset, co-op games can be found among the best sandbox games, relaxing games, or even horror games. These are some of the very best co-op games for you to share with your favorite people. Continue reading The best co-op games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Borderlands 3 Shift codes, Borderlands 3 legendary weapons, Play Borderlands 3 |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 10:57 AM  November 8, 2024: We've added the latest new Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links November 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 10:51 AM  When is Arcane Season 2 coming out? It's coming, it's happening, and it's officially on the way soon. After blowing us away with its first season back in 2021, League of Legends Arcane is finally ready to return, with Riot confirming precisely when the new (and final) season of the animated series will hit Netflix. Last time we saw Vi, Jinx, and the rest of the gang from the MOBA adaptation, the unrest between Piltover and Zaun was at fever pitch, especially after Jinx did that thing. Now, with LoL patch 14.18 recently upon us and a new card game on the way (albeit with a twist), the League of Legends Arcane Season 2 release dates and times have just been confirmed by Riot. Continue reading League of Legends Arcane Season 2 release date and times MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, League of Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 10:39 AM  What are the best multiplayer games? Intricate gameplay and glistening visuals only go so far; humans often provide the biggest surprises with schemes that transform even the most average game into an unforgettable experience you'll be talking about until the end of time. Fast and frantic or tense and calculated, the best multiplayer games come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's vying for control of the payload in an FPS game or fighting for survival in a co-op game with your friends, these experiences wouldn't be the same without a bunch of real people. We've curated a list of the best PC games with multiplayer functionality so you can go around killing, maiming, or, occasionally, helping random people on the internet. Continue reading The best multiplayer games to play with friends 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 10:34 AM  The trouble for Intel over Raptor Lake instability issues isn't over yet. A new lawsuit has just been filed in the state of California by an unlucky Intel Core i7 13700K owner which was affected by the Vmin Shift Instability problems that have plagued anyone with a 13th and 14th gen Intel Core gaming CPU. This tops off a very difficult year for Intel which, along with Raptor Lake problems, has seen the company unsuccessfully attempt to beat AMD into launching the best gaming CPU of current times. Just this week, AMD launched the brand new flagship Ryzen 7 9800X3D that happily stomps all over Intel's next and best Intel Arrow Lake CPUs, further adding to the misery. Continue reading Intel faces lawsuit over Raptor Lake gaming CPU instability issues MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Core i5 14600K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 10:15 AM  Remasters are all the rage in 2024, but they can certainly be hit or miss, so it's pleasing that Age of Mythology: Retold has been such a resounding success so far. Launched in September, the complete overhaul for the beloved 2002 strategy game sits at an impressive 89% positive Steam review score from more than 10,000 user reviews. If you didn't play the original, which arrived during the height of games like Command and Conquer and the ongoing Starcraft: Brood War, it's certainly worth a look - and a free update has just made it even better. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RTS games, Best strategy games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 9:50 AM  What are the best BO6 weapons? Not all guns are made equal, especially in the frantic environment of a Black Ops 6 lobby, and it can be tough to choose exactly what you're going to run with. We've put together a BO6 weapon tier list so you can see what's especially effective at the moment, and plan your attack accordingly. Before you step foot in the gunsmith to throw one of our best Black Ops 6 loadouts together, you'll need to know which weapons are strong right now, and which to potentially avoid. There is a little bit of personal preference involved here, of course, and certain Black Ops 6 weapons are more suited to specific BO6 maps than others, but if you find something is S-class, it's worth a try regardless of the situation. Continue reading Black Ops 6 meta - best weapons tier list MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 missions, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 9:05 AM  What are the best Black Myth Wukong builds? Game Science's action RPG is full of tough enemies that can easily block your progress, but don't despair. There's a ton of equipment and abilities to unlock on your journey, and finding synergies between these elements is the key to victory. Juggling it all can be tough, so we've done all the legwork to help you craft the best builds with minimal effort. Our selection of best builds in Black Myth Wukong is based on their overall performance across an average playthrough. Some are crafted around certain Black Myth Wukong spells, while others take advantage of unique effects attached to specific Black Myth Wukong weapons. Continue reading Best Black Myth Wukong builds MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Myth Wukong bosses, Black Myth Wukong abilities, Black Myth Wukong weapons |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 8:10 AM  The FF14 7.1 patch notes are here as we prepare to dive into the first major update for the critically acclaimed MMORPG since the launch of its latest expansion. With the continuation of the main story of Dawntrail, the beginning chapter of the FF11 alliance raid, and the start of Allied Society quests for the new zones, there's already a lot to look forward to, with even more in the months ahead. With the patch notes stretching on seemingly forever, I've picked out some of the most important details to pay attention to. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail release date, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 8:06 AM  The Crimson Caravan and the Gun Runners may rule the business world of Fallout, but do you ever wonder where they get all their stock? Likewise, who's keeping Megaton's saloon in Nuka Cola and iguanas on sticks? And where did Shady Sands get all its brahmin? You meet the occasional trader in the wasteland, but their inventories are pretty small. There must be some kind of wholesaler. Enter Dustland Delivery. A combination of Industry Giant, FTL Faster Than Light, and the post-nuclear deserts of Fallout New Vegas, it's just hit 1.0 and deserves your attention. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best strategy games, Best simulation games |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 9:42 AM  What is the best MMORPG on PC? If you're wondering, those oft-used letters represent the words Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game and refer to games where thousands of players come together in the same world. Is it one with spells to sling and demons to slay? Working your way through the stars as a miner or a corporate bigwig? Solving ancient conspiracies and fighting Lovecraftian horrors? Maybe it's all of them. Ultimately, the deciding factor for the best MMORPGs on PC largely comes down to personal preference, so with that in mind, here's our list of the top MMOs currently alive and kicking. You're sure to find something that will swallow up entire days at a time, and many of these entries can also be considered some of the best PC games around. While there are plenty of recently updated and new MMOs to consider, the golden oldies on this list have withstood the test of time. Continue reading The best MMO and MMORPGs to play in 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPG – top MMOs you should play, Lost Ark class tier list, All Lost Ark Mokoko Seeds locations |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 7:57 AM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 10:50 AM  Metaphor: ReFantazio was only released in October, but if you've been waiting for the price to drop before picking it up, then now's your chance. Fanatical has slashed 13% off of the JRPG's $70 price tag to save you almost $10 - giving you a nice little Christmas treat and some much-needed extra cash for the holiday season. But you need to be quick to grab this deal, as it's ending soon. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Metaphor Refantazio review, Best RPG games, Best JRPGs |
PCGamesN Friday, November 8, 2024 9:13 AM  What is the next Dead by Daylight Chapter? New chapters arrive in Dead by Daylight every three months, and it can be difficult to keep up with the new characters, maps, and more. Luckily, these updates arrive on a fairly rigid schedule, so we can usually look forward to the next DBD chapter before we even know what it is. With so much additional content, it's incredible how Behaviour Interactive is able to come up with new perks and powers for the latest DBD killers and survivors. The next Dead by Daylight character to enter The Fog is the gruesomely gorgeous Houndmaster and her pet dog, Snug. Joining them is Taurie Cain, the first Scottish survivor in the horror game. Here's everything we know about them, their perks, the PTB, and more ahead of the DBD Chapter 34 release date. Continue reading Next DBD Chapter release date, new killer, survivor, perks, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, November 8, 2024 1:09 PM  Warframe developers Digital Extremes have announced a new round of early access for their 2025-bound fantasy action-RPG Soulframe, which I saw a bit of last year and think is pretty promising. They're now adding 2000 players to a Preludes build of the game every week, with each invite email including an additional four invite codes, so you can get your friends involved. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, November 8, 2024 12:18 PM  Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 has been out for a little while already, what with me giving its multiplayer largely a thumbs up. Still, it's an ever-evolving thing and Activision have announced the game's first seasonal drop. It's a hefty one with a lot of additions, so I'll try my best to break down the good stuff. TLDR: there's some new maps for multiplayer and zombies, new modes, and a few extra bits. I'm mildly excited for more. More in this case is good. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, November 8, 2024 10:00 AM  "The cool thing about bombs is that you can hide them in anything," is probably my favourite Oppenheimer quote of all time, and in the case of Ian Hitman, it does raise an important question: with so many everyday objects equal to the rubber duck in its unthreatening aura, yet more inconspicuous, why choose to put an explosive in this one? The simplest answer is that's it's a recurring bit of levity, a holdover easter egg, elevated to the status of key mission item in Hitman: Codename 47 before being given pride of place as an explosive in the World Of Assassination games. But to ascribe such unassuming purpose to the duck is to ignore its revelatory power. We must go deeper. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, November 8, 2024 7:43 AM  Palworld developers Pocketpair have finally revealed which patents Nintendo and the Pokémon Company are suing them about. It looks like they're focusing on the act of throwing capsular items to catch or release monsters, together with the usage of monsters as mounts. If you've somehow yet to encounter Palworld, it's a bestselling survival game that takes hefty - some would say, scandalous - inspiration from Pokémon, with players poaching Pokésque critters using magic spheres, and deploying them as soldiers and minions. |
Siliconera Friday, November 8, 2024 1:30 PM
Tsuruya Yoshinobu has announced that it will bring back the Kirby-themed Monaka cakes in mid-November 2024. After originally releasing the cakes in 2019, the Japanese confectionery company will produce a new batch of the traditional cakes with a new matcha-flavored paste option.
The company has been packing the paste and buns of the cakes in separate cans. Those who have purchased the packages must first open the cans and then apply the paste with the provided spatula on a bun. They can then cover it with a Kirby face bun to complete the cake.
The original 2019 featured Ogura-an (Adzuki bean paste) and Koshi-an (smooth anko) paste choices. The new batch in 2024 will replace the latter with a new Matcha-an (green tea) paste. However, the new Matcha-an paste will be only available in a 2-in-1 set that costs 3,456 yen (~$22.65). The single set priced at 1,836 yen (~$12) will only contain the Ogura-an paste can.
The return of these Monaka cakes will give people another opportunity to get Kirby-themed food. There are three permanent Kirby Cafe branches available in Tokyo, Hakata, and Osaka as of November 2024. There are also Kirby Cafe Petit stores in Tokyo and Osaka that sell takeaway food like the pink Kirby pudding.
The handmade round Kirby Monaka cakes will be available for sale again on November 15, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, November 8, 2024 1:00 PM
Yet another Hollow Special Operations Section 6 member will join Zenless Zone Zero soon, as HoYoVerse confirmed we'll finally see Hoshimi Miyabi. She's appeared in-game as an NPC before, and she's one of the early leaked playable characters. She'll be a part of the 1.4 update alongside Asaba Harumasa.
Details about Miyabi are rather mysterious. For example, in the introductory post on social media that features an unusual icon. Her attack type isn't explained, even though we see her wielding a sword, and her specialty is clearly Anomaly. However, when it comes to elemental damage, it doesn't look like the typical ice type icon. It's similar, but there are additional flourishes that suggest she will deal different types of elemental damage.
Here's how those images look. Fellow playable Agents who comment on her include Harumasa, Soukaku, and Zhu Yuan.
Here's the Hoshimi Miyabi YouTube Short that gives us a chance to hear her voice acting and see her official art in Zenless Zone Zero.
We know a bit more about Harumasa as a character than Miyabi. He's a ranged unit who falls into the Attack type. He'll deal Electric damage to opponents.
Zenless Zone Zero is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the 1.3 update is live worldwide.
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Siliconera Friday, November 8, 2024 12:30 PM
Nintendo announced it fixed an Android issue with the Nintendo Music app available on mobile devices, allowing more people access to its game songs. The update is live worldwide as of the evening of November 7, 2024. As such, anyone with an Android phone or tablet should be able to download, start, and use the app without issue.
The problem in question only affected the Android version of Nintendo Music, and it kept people who should be able to use the app from even starting it. Even though it would download and install properly, someone couldn't actually even open it. Initially, Nintendo pinned the problem down to the SD card, and it recommended people check that to see if something was awry there. But now, people can get the 1.0.1 patch to remedy the problem. There are no patch notes for it, beyond Nintendo noting, "This issue was fixed in version 1.0.1, released on November 7th."
As a reminder, all Nintendo Switch Online members can use the Nintendo Music app on their mobile devices if they subscribe to the service. You just log in, and then you can access a growing library of songs from first-party Nintendo games. While we can't access all songs yet, more are being added at a regular pace. For example, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Questappeared at the beginning of November 2024.
Nintendo Music is available on Android and Apple iOS devices.
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Siliconera Friday, November 8, 2024 12:00 PM
Nihon Falcom announced that it will release the original soundtrack for The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki. The company also confirmed that the soundtrack will be available in physical and digital formats simultaneously on January 22, 2025.
The soundtrack will have a total of 105 tracks, and the physical album will contain them in four discs. The physical edition will have a price tag of ¥4,510 (~$29.55), while the full digital soundtrack will cost less at ¥3,880 (~$25.40). Falcom also confirmed that it will put up the soundtrack on digital subscription platforms like Spotify and YouTube Music on the same day as the sales launch.
Even though Falcom has confirmed the soundtrack's formal release date, it also revealed a method for people to get the album earlier. The company will put the physical albums on sale first at the Falcom jdk Band Live 2025 New Year concert at Shinjuku ReNY in Tokyo, Japan, on January 13, 2025.
The Legend of Heroes: Kai no Kiseki -Farewell, O Zemuria- Original Soundtrack will be formally available on January 22, 2025. The album will cover tracks from the new game that Falcom released for PlayStation 5 and 4 in Japan and East Asia in late September 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, November 8, 2024 11:30 AM
Good Smile Company has opened up pre-orders for a Nendoroid of Will, or the Protagonist of Metaphor: ReFantazio. Pre-orders will close on December 18, 2024.
The Metaphor: ReFantazio Protagonist Nendoroid is a "Basic" one and will come with a special round base that has the game's logo on it. The Nendoroid costs $25.99 from the US site and 3900 JPY from the Japanese one. It'll ship out for Japanese customers in May 2025. Meanwhile, those in North America can expect it in Q4 2025. As a reminder, Good Smile Company will only ship to the United States and Canada.
Normally, Nendoroids come with three face plates and several optional parts. However, this is a Basic Nendoroid, which also explains why it's a lot cheaper than a normal one. While it has the signature Nendoroid look, it lacks the joints and parts that allow you to customize it. The Protagonist is posing with his sword out, looking like he's ready for combat. Since the game is still relatively new, Good Smile Company may release a proper Nendoroid of him later on.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. Other upcoming figures for Metaphor: ReFantazio include one of Gallica from Kotobukiya.
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Siliconera Friday, November 8, 2024 11:00 AM
Good Smile Company opened global pre-orders for Annulus' articulated plastic model kit featuring Bridget from Guilty Gear Strive. People in the U.S. and Canada can place orders for the new kit on the global Good Smile Online Shop for $49.99. Those residing elsewhere worldwide can instead head to the Japanese international web store, where the kit is available for ¥7,480.
This model kit will have a special feature where the owner can completely remove Bridget's hoodie and place the Lighter Wear parts to have the character appear with only her inner tunic. This will stand in contrast with most figures based on the same character revealed in the past. The closest one before this was Phat Company's static figure, which lets the owner unhood the head but not completely remove the hoodie.
The model kit will feature a total of six interchangeable face plates, with three pre-painted ones showing different facial expressions and the other three unpainted. The set will also let the owner produce Bridget's companion Roger.
Here are some of the examples of the poses Bridget and Roger can take when their model kits are finished:
Good Smile Company will close the pre-order window for Annulus' articulated model kit of Bridget from Guilty Gear Strive on December 11, 2024. The former will start shipping the finished products from Japan in April 2025 and North America in Q3 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, November 8, 2024 10:30 AM
A new song and music video for the Haruhi Suzumiya series is in production. The announcement tweet from the official X (formerly known as Twitter) account teased a new Haruhi dance for the Reiwa era.
The Haruhi dance in question refers to the dance that the characters perform in the ending of the The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya anime adaptation, "Hare Hare Yukai." Many fans performed covers on sites like YouTube and Nico Nico Douga. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Aya Hirano, who voices Haruhi, made a tutorial video for how to perform the dance at home.
Here's the official teaser:
Like "Hare Hare Yukai," the new song will be performed by Aya Hirano, Yuko Goto, and Minori Chihara. They're the voice actresses for Haruhi, Mikuru, and Yuki, respectively. The announcement picture includes Kyon and Koizumi, but they will likely only appear as dancers in the music video.
Though the height of Haruhi's popularity was in the mid-2000s, there has been a revival as of late due to the new The Theater of Haruhi Suzumiya novel. It will come out on November 29, 2024, and it'll come out simultaneously in Japanese and English. This is the direct sequel to the previous volume, The Intuition of Haruhi Suzumiya, which came out on November 25, 2020.
More information on the new Haruhi Suzumiya song and music video will come out in the near future; most likely, we'll hear more about it later this month to coincide with the new light novel.
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Siliconera Friday, November 8, 2024 10:00 AM
We already sort of knew that the 5.2 Genshin Impact update would arrive on the same day as the Xbox Series X version release date, but that was confirmed alongside another announcements about the newest patch for the game. It launches on November 20, 2024. Chasca and Ororon were again confirmed as the new playable characters. New Saurians were shown. Also, we know the ne Archon Quest will arrive.
Chasca will be the new five-star. She is an archer and Anemo type character, and the video shows how her skills allow her to soar through the air over distances. Ororon is only a four-star archer. However, that Electro character's Nightsoul ability is unique to him and designed to play off of Electro and Hydro teammates to gain points to enter a Nightsoul's Blessing State. Both feature prominently in the Chapter V: Interlude Archon Quest. That storyline is also when we'll meet the Flower-Feather Clan tribe, and the Tenebrous Papilla boss will come up as we explore the area.
The two new types of Saurians are designed to help us travel farther and reach higher locations. The Iktomisaur are designed to jump higher, and the Qucusaur can glide farther than other ones. Both use phlogiston to travel, as usual, and the new Gaseous Phlogiston type is designed to make longer trips easier.
Here's the official trailer for Genshin Impact 5.2. It begins by showing new playable characters Chasca and Ororon. As it does, we see some of the new places and opponents we'll face. At about the one minute mark, both start fighting against larger, more prominent enemies and bosses.
The full Special Program can be watched below:
The Genshin Impact 5.2 release date is November 20, 2024, the same day the Xbox Series X version debuts. It is currently on the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Friday, November 8, 2024 9:30 AM
On November 10, 2024, Cartoon Network in Japan will air a special program to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Teen Titans cartoon. It is also the 10th anniversary of Teen Titans Go!
The Japanese voice actors behind the Teen Titans will all make an appearance to discuss the charm of both Go and the original. The full title of the program can loosely translate to "Go with Teen Titans! Batman 85th Anniversary Collaboration Special." Also on November 10, 2024, you'll also be able to watch a special collection of episodes from both TV series. In the press release, Cartoon Network confirmed that it would air movies like Teen Titans Go! Vs. Teen Titans and Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo as well.
Here's the trailer for it:
Cartoon Network premiered Teen Titans in 2003, and it's based off DC Comics's Teen Titans series. During its three year run, it was highly popular and received several nominations. Though it's based on American comics, it featured anime-like tropes in its designs and animation style. It wasn't the only American cartoon to do so during the early 2000s. Martin Mystery was another show that used a similar aesthetic. The reboot, Teen Titans Go! premiered in 2013 and was far more comedic in tone.
The Teen Titans 20th anniversary special program will air on Cartoon Network in Japan on November 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM JST.
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Siliconera Friday, November 8, 2024 9:00 AM
Capcom revealed what it'll show off at its booth during Amusement Expo 2024. A demo version of Onimusha VR: Shadow Team will be available to play.
For reference, Amusement Expo will take place on November 15-16, 2024. You'll be able to visit it at the Tokyo Big Sight, and Capcom's booth will be located near East 6 Hall. Prices for the event range between 1,000 and 3,000 JPY, with earlier entry times being more expensive, since you won't have to compete against as many people for demos and line-ups.
As mentioned earlier, the Onimusha VR: Shadow Team demo will be at the Capcom booth. Other events include demos of its online crane games, a stage event from its e-sports club, and stores to purchase goods. If you get peckish while at Amusement Expo 2024, the Capcom booth will offer baby castellas in the shape of its characters.
Onimusha VR: Shadow Team, the first VR entry in the Onimusha series, will appear for the first time at Amusement Expo 2024. As for Onimusha, it first appeared in 2001 and the most recent title is an HD remaster of said first game. It's a fantastical retelling of Japanese history, and the games are usually action-adventure and hack-and-slash. The series sold over 8.7 million copies as of June 2024 and it's the tenth best-selling franchise for Capcom.
A demo of Onimusha VR: Shadow Team will be available at the Capcom booth at Amusement Expo 2024, which will run from November 15 to 16, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, November 8, 2024 8:45 AM
Pocketpair shared an update on the Pokemon v. Palworld patent infringement lawsuit. The company behind Palworld specified the patents mentioned by The Pokemon Company and Nintendo when the companies filed the lawsuit in September 2024.
The patent numbers in question are 7545191, 7493117, and 7528390. People can search for the specific patents on the Japan Platform for Patent Information by using the Patent Numbers (特許番号). The Japanese site also contains English language support, albeit with automatic machine translations.
The official database confirms that while Nintendo and The Pokemon Company had originally filed the patents in December 2021, they renewed the patent registrations in 2024. These patents specifically cover world map activities in the 2022 Switch game Pokemon Legends: Arceus, such as the capture and battle processes using the world's creatures, and transportation using avian and aquatic creatures.
Pocketpair also revealed the demands made in the Pokemon v. Palworld lawsuit by The Pokemon Company and Nintendo. The latter companies want the former to pay at least 5 million yen to each of them for reparations; that means a combined minimum total of 10 million yen (~$65,590). In addition, the companies also demand an injunction against Palworld, which means that Pocketpair might have to take the game down if it completely loses the lawsuit.
Palworld has been available worldwide as an early-access title on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PlayStation 5. However, the game's availability is at stake with this Pokemon v. Palworld lawsuit.
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WGB Friday, November 8, 2024 9:41 AM Sony has finally revealed the sales numbers for Astro Bot, while the PS5 continues to do well. |