Kotaku Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:45 AM  Pokémon Scarlet and Violet might be coming very soon, but Halloween is coming even sooner. So it is that Nintendo yet again wants us all quaking in our Trekking Shoes, with some spooky goings on in the Paldea region. Yesterday, we were treated to someone being terrified of a Gengar, and today, the situation gets… |
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PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:45 AM  Football Manager 2023 wonderkids aren't your average young player, they're the cream of the crop. While still younger than 21, they often have the current ability to compete with the average top division player and have a potential so high that it would make any Champions League team blush. However, because of this, they can often cost you tens of millions in the management game, although if you're smart you might be able to pick yourself up a bargain. If you're looking to build a team for the future in FM23 and don't mind developing these players, then you might bag yourself a future club legend. So while you're blitzing through the seasons in your beta save for the football game, we wanted to provide you with a list of some of the best wonderkids in FM23. Whether you're looking for a goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, winger, or striker, we've got you covered with ten of the most promising young talents on the market for each position. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:36 AM  The arrival of AMD RDNA 3 graphics cards may see an unexpected pixel pusher leading the charge for team red's upcoming GPU series, the Radeon 7900 XTX. The 'XTX' branding hasn't been used since the days of ATI, buts its potential return may have been prompted by the sheer power of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090. RELATED LINKS: Ryzen 7000 CPUs - everything we know, RDNA 3 GPUs - everything we know, Best gaming CPU |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:12 AM  Classes in MMORPGs are so last decade. Nowadays, to have the best MMO experience, you need to have the freedom to swap between weapons and classes whenever you want, rather than locking yourself into one playstyle for the entire game. Throw some dynamic, over-the-top combat in there and you've got yourself a heck of a game, guaranteed. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:05 AM  Minecraft skins are a great way to help you stand out in the sandbox game. There are so many potential options out there to download and buy, or you can even create your own ones too. It's a great way to express your personality or preferences, and you can now look forward to wearing Burberry in-game too. RELATED LINKS: Minecraft console commands, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 8:51 AM  Gotham Knights timed strikes are the key to hitting an enemy as hard as possible. So if you want to defeat enemies quickly in the superhero game and are playing as a melee-focused Gotham Knights character such as Red Hood, then you will likely need to grasp the timing as promptly as possible. To perform Gotham Knights timed strikes, you need to press the attack button as soon as your current attack lands. Knowing when you've landed a timed strike is tricky to see without looking at the damage numbers whether or not it works, but the telltale sign is that there is a brief spark as soon as your attacks land. It's something you can get a feel for after a while, but there is a way to practice. RELATED LINKS: Best Gotham Knights abilities, How long is Gotham Knights?, Gotham Knights mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 8:07 AM  Wondering exactly what's going on during the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 ending? Like the previous Modern Warfare reboot, MW2 leaves players on yet another cliffhanger, teasing heavily at a Modern Warfare 3 reboot with story elements from the original series. But beyond the very obvious spoiler bait, there are a few plot threads that aren't particularly well explained with Hassan, Shepherd, and the 141 crew. So, join us as we recap and explain the Modern Warfare 2 ending and post-credits cutscene, and offer our best guess as to what this all means for the future of the series. And just to get this out of the way: there are major plot spoilers ahead. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 8:18 AM  FIFA 23 Heroes are players who had cult status either at their clubs or home nation. Players from days gone by who don't quite qualify for Icon status, but still achieved greatness albeit on a slightly smaller scale. The expanded list for this year goes hand in hand with the World Cup and will get upgraded versions as the competition kicks off. FIFA 23 Heroes tend to feature lower stats compared to Icons, and they don't have the same level of freedom that Icon cards do when it comes to slotting into teams. You need to pair Heroes up with players from their respective league or nation in order to obtain max chemistry, whereas Icons can fit into any team without facing restrictions. Here's a list of every Hero in FIFA 23, with those rated 87 or lower available in the newest Hero SBC. RELATED LINKS: FIFA 23 career mode guide, FIFA 23 ratings, FIFA 23 Icons |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:50 AM  Twitch streamer Preach Gaming hung up his WoW hat at the height of the Activision Blizzard lawsuit, joining the exodus to the brighter MMORPG pastures of Final Fantasy XIV. A new Twitter video implies that Azeroth may have lured him back to its shores ahead of Dragonflight, though, prompting a mixed reaction from the community. RELATED LINKS: Best MMORPGs on PC, The best WoW addons, WoW Dragonflight preview |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:54 AM  We've got all three Modern Warfare 2 safe codes to help you crack the safes in El Sin Nombre and Alone, and earn the Gentleman Thief achievement. It's not just about achievement or trophy hunting either, as you'll also get some powerful kit from each safe to help you navigate MW2's stealthy sequences. There's one safe in the El Sin Nombre mission and two in the gruelling Alone mission. If you're not sure which ones they are then make sure to check out our Modern Warfare 2 missions list. We'll also point out the solution to each safe code puzzle, and vitally, where you can find each safe. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:48 AM  Elden Ring isn't exactly a horror game, but what if it was? How about Silent Hill? Well that's exactly what one Elden Ring mod does, as it asks you how well you know the open-world game and tests your navigation skills. Time for gamers that know the town and fog of Silent Hill like the back of their hand to rise up - this challenge is for you. RELATED LINKS: The best Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, The best Elden Ring classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:00 AM  The Overwatch 2 Halloween event is upon us, celebrating the spookiest time of the year with a creepy overlay and even a new game mode; a sequel to Junkenstein's Revenge. This year's Overwatch 2 Halloween event is different though, as the FPS game has gone free-to-play, and many players aren't at all pleased with the new rollout of earnable skins and cosmetics. RELATED LINKS: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:08 AM  Victoria 3 diplomatic plays are the openings for most important international actions - they're hostile demands that can often result in war. It's a new concept for Paradox grand strategy games, but don't worry: the diplomatic play system is easy to use, and in most cases, these situations will handle themselves. During diplomatic plays, one nation is making a formal demand of another, and any nations interested in the region where this is taking place have the opportunity to weigh in and sway the outcome. Knowing what's happening and when you can take action is key to using and responding to diplomatic plays effectively. RELATED LINKS: Victoria 3 release date, The best grand strategy games on PC, The best strategy games on PC |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:00 AM  Are you looking for the Gotham Knights landmarks? To confirm that you have seen one of the many landmarks in this open world game, you need to read its corresponding plaque. Luckily, all of them are at ground level, and you just need to interact with them to register their entry in the database. Of course, there are other collectibles outside of the 40 Gotham Knights landmarks. The Gotham Knights Batarangs are perhaps more annoying than the landmarks to track down as they can be anywhere. There are also 12 Gotham Knights street art murals to find, and they're a lot easier. But with that in mind, here are all of the Gotham Knights landmarks. RELATED LINKS: Best Gotham Knights abilities, How long is Gotham Knights?, Gotham Knights mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:47 AM  The GeForce RTX 4090 is undeniably powerful, but multiple reports of a melting cable issue have somewhat soured the reputation of the RTX 4000 graphics card. Now, Nvidia itself has opened a formal investigation into the problem, reaching out to affected customers directly. RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:43 AM  The Victoria 3 trade mechanic is a crucial component of your national economy. No matter which nation you choose to play in the historic grand strategy game, you'll need to do business with others in order to provide for your pops - the people who live in your country and make it work. Starting out in 1836, you'll find that many of your pops' basic needs can be taken care of by building up your domestic industries for staple products. Depending on the conditions in your nation, you'll have different options for agriculture and basic development right away. However, as time marches inevitably on, you'll find that you need to supplement your market with products from abroad so that your pops can provide for themselves and pursue more affluent lifestyles. That's where trade comes in. RELATED LINKS: Victoria 3 release date, The best grand strategy games on PC, The best strategy games on PC |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:36 AM  Unlocking all of the Modern Warfare 2 achievements - or trophies if you're on PS5 - is no mean feat, because it requires dedication, skill, and a little bit of information. It's only once the credits roll in the Call of Duty campaign that the real work begins. Getting every achievement the first time around, at least without a guide, is nearly impossible, so we're here to give you a helping hand. The achievements in Modern Warfare 2 range from being a ghost, eliminating enemies before they know you're there, to playing 'the floor is lava' on the deck of a ship. Luckily, we have every single achievement in Modern Warfare 2, its description, and where available, a walkthrough to help you complete it. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 5:49 AM  Dark Souls multiplayer servers on PC are, tragically, never coming back, as RPG game developer FromSoftware confirms that the original Prepare to Die Edition, which launched back in 2012, will see its online mode closed for good. But there's good news for Dark Souls 2 and Dark Souls: Remastered fans. RELATED LINKS: Dark Souls system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 5:41 AM  The Diablo 4 endgame beta follows on from a private friends and family test, marking the next step in the action RPG game's development cycle. While emails are being sent out under a veil of secrecy, Blizzard president Mike 'Qwik' Ybarra has leaked what the mysterious invite looks like ahead of time. RELATED LINKS: Diablo 4 release date, The best games like Diablo you can play on PC, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 5:09 AM  Fallout 4 mod Fallout: London, which will transport Bethesda's long-standing RPG game from the irradiated US to the equally irradiated UK, has a fresh gameplay video outlining 300 explorable interior locations, new perks, and even the in-game radio – definitely something to look forward to as we continue waiting on the Elder Scrolls 6 release date and, of course, the Starfield release date. RELATED LINKS: Fallout 4 console commands, Fallout 4 mods, Buy Fallout 4 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 5:50 AM  Looking for all the Modern Warfare 2 missions? If you're playing through the campaign and want to know how far along you are, we've put together a guide to all the missions in the FPS game. The Modern Warfare 2 campaign is an indirect continuation of the 2019 Modern Warfare story, taking place three years after Task Force 141 originally came together and based on the search for some missile smugglers. There are some spoilers ahead, so only read on if you're happy to know what to expect from the missions. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 5:45 AM  The Overwatch 2 Halloween event is called Junkenstein's Revenge: Wrath of the Bride, and it's the first seasonal event to take place in Overwatch 2. The original Junkenstein's Revenge was a stand-out in Overwatch's seasonal schedule since its debut in 2017, so it's no surprise that it's making a comeback for Blizzard's FPS game's sequel. We'll be returning to Adlersbrunn as the Bride of Junkenstein seeks vengeance and on the anniversary of the mad doctor's revenge, there are strange noises coming from the old quarters of the castle. You also have the chance to unlock rewards like Nightfall Over Adlersbrunn Name Card, the Jack-o'-Lantern Weapon Charm, and Battle Pass XP. RELATED LINKS: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, October 25, 2022 5:49 AM  Want to know which talented voice actors make up the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 cast? Tracking down cast lists for videogame voice actors isn't always as easy as it should be, which is frustrating when you want to follow an actor or see what else they've been in. Thankfully, the main cast list for Modern Warfare 2 can be found in the credits, so if you want to put a face to the likes of Ghost, Captain Price, Alejandro, Graves, or Laswell then read on. The main cast list comprises 15 named stars, some of whom return from Modern Warfare (2019), plus some superb new performers like Alain Mesa and Maria Elisa Camargo. RELATED LINKS: The best Modern Warfare 2 guns, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 release date, Modern Warfare 2 Gunsmith |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:37 AM  Praise the sun! Dark Souls II's online features for the Scholar Of The First Sin edition are back up and working after months of being down. Back in January, FromSoftware deactivated online features for the Dark Souls trilogy on PC due to the prominence of hackers and security concerns. Recently, Dark Souls III servers were reactivated (before being deactivated and reactivated again) and now it's Dark Souls II's turn. The base version of Dark Souls II will have these features "made available at a later date," but for now, Scholar Of The First Sin players can continue to invade the fallen kingdom of Drangleic and scribble down messages for others. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 25, 2022 8:00 AM  The Activision Blizzard King Workers Alliance have teamed up with the Communications Workers of America (CWA) union to file another charge of unfair labour practices against Activision Blizzard. The filing is in response to a message described as anti-union that was sent by Activision Blizzard's communications executive, Lulu Meservey, to 18,000 employees last week. The CWA had previously filed a charge of unfair labour practices in September 2021, accusing the company of violating US labour laws and stopping employees from discussing working conditions. Last year's complaint was closed just a month later. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:04 AM  What are you doing for the next ten minutes? Nothing much? Alright, here's what you're doing: playing Greaser, a wee free visual novel about riding a Cronenbergian biomechanical motorbike along an endless unreal desert highway. It's playable in your browser so kick-start on over to Itch.io right now. I don't know what else you're doing this morning that'll get your engine running more than adventure, self-discovery, and erotic motorbike maintenance. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 25, 2022 5:14 AM  EA held their first Behind The Sims Summit last week, revealing plenty of Sims updates, including a very early look at the next game in the series, Project Rene. Despite this big news, discussion around the event has focused on EA's lack of community representation, as they only included one "black simmer" onscreen during a stream full of other content creators. Black content creators have been a significant part of The Sims' online presence for years, creating custom content, mods and more. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:32 AM Does Denji get to Feel boobs in Chainsaw Man? Here's the answer. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:19 AM A new ghost-type Pokemon coming to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet named Greavard looks incredibly cute. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:11 AM Get yourself that super smooth stone in Minecraft! |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:00 AM Return of the magical midnight witch. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 8:33 AM PQube is bringing Alice Gear Aegis CS: Concerto of Simulatrix to North America and Europe. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:56 AM A detailed breakdown of Genshin Impact 3.2 content and features. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:27 AM Version 1.07.1 |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:25 AM Here's today's Jumble answer! |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:04 AM Here's today's Byrdle answer for those who can't quite work it out. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:58 AM A cautionary tale, folks! |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:41 AM Upgrade Flames of Misspell in Vampire Survivors by obtaining Torrona's Box. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:41 AM Prep yourself with this list of 5-letter words starting with F and ending with Y for Wordle. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:24 AM Complete different challenges to unlock Valois Revolver. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 5:24 AM The Devil in Me looks like it has the potential to be the best entry in The Dark Pictures Anthology yet. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 5:16 AM Clearing the air on whether or not F1 22 has crossplay features. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 5:05 AM The fine details on whether or not Farming Simulator 22 has cross platform. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 4:59 AM Overwatch 2 is doing well so far. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 4:27 AM A Wordle a day keeps the... word doctor away? |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 3:20 AM Bayonetta 3 lets you summon demons and fight alongside them. |
Twinfinite Tuesday, October 25, 2022 2:10 AM Going over every wild dragon in House of the Dragon that have been unclaimed since birth. |
Siliconera Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:30 AM
On October 24, 2022, a new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer placeholder teased the debut of an additional ghost type Pokemon, and now it's confirmed that the new character looks like a dog with a candle on its head. The official name for the character has yet to be revealed. Here's the full video. It started by confirming some returning ghost-types showing up will be Gengar and Mimikyu. Then, it showed the person filming the footage playing with the new ghostly dog. The character seems friendly, playing fetch with the character behind the camera. However, the more the two play together, the more unnaturally exhausted the person gets. New Pokemon reveals for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet showed up at a pretty steady pace ahead of launch. For example, earlier in October the new electric-type Bellibolt appeared. This is a frog-like character folks will see in the wild and face when fighting the Electric Gym leader Iono. Grafaiai is a new evolution for Girafarig. People will be able to ride around on Cyclizar. Pawmi, Smoliv, and the legendaries Koraidon and Miraidon also debut in this entry. The Diglett-like character called Wiglett is a water-type that shows up around beaches. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will come to the Nintendo Switch on November 18, 2022. The post The New Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Ghost Pokemon Looks Like a Dog appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:01 AM
Bayonetta is both a character and game series dedicated to style and substance, and one that relishes in the sort of suggestive situations that offer sly sexiness. Risque? Of course, but in a way in which its heroine holds all the control. Which is why everyone who knows and loves Bayonetta will be pleased to know Bayonetta 3 is as glorious as ever, taking time to review all you love while adding fantastic new elements and bits of lore to build up an already wonderful world. Multiverses are everywhere in media as of late, and Bayonetta 3 is the latest game to embrace the concept. The story begins with Bayonetta in the midst of a fight against an overwhelming foe, matching her blow for blow. A young woman named Viola watches, desperate to help make any sort of difference. But while she can't do anything in this world, a quick jump finds her falling into another world and meeting another Bayonetta. (Though really, she's dropping into Enzo's lap.) These other worlds are being wiped out, which means Bayonetta and Viola head to Thule to see if something can be done to save different worlds while Jeanne heads to find a scientist named Sigurd who is also critical to the witches' success. What follows is an opportunity to see what might have been, while also trying to save what we know and love. While Viola is the new kid on the block, her personality works well alongside the established characters. Especially since she's the sort of person who is trying to be strong and is definitely skilled, but a lot of that comes across as teenage bravado. As grown-up as she'll try to be, she's definitely not as suave or confident as someone like Bayonetta, which allows the two to play well off of each other. Plus, there are some fun geeky moments, such as her basically performing a Stand Cry a la Jotaro's "Ora Ora Ora" when Cheshire is fighting alongside her and she's barehanded. Right off the bat, it is an accommodating and accessible game. The way the story is handled is one way in which it never leaves people out. Appearances and teases are extra fun if you do know who folks are. If you don't, there's enough context through character interactions, imagery, supplemental information, and dialogue to help get you up to pace. The accessibility also comes through in gameplay, with three difficulty levels you can choose between at any time. Naive Angel is basically a family-friendly mode that will do things like replace Rodin's cigar with something to eat or keep Bayonetta's clothes on while she's performing a Demon Masquerade dance to control one of her demons. I also feel like the Immortal Marionette accessory will be great for people with mobility issues, due to it essentially allowing you to button mash to perform combos instead of use specific inputs. There's a lot here that feels like it says, "We want you to enjoy yourself, no matter how young, old, new, or familiar you are with gaming and the series."
It's easy to Revel in Bayonetta 3's Gameplay on the Switch.As always, Bayonetta 3 gameplay relies upon timing, knowing what inputs correspond to helpful attacks, chaining together combos, dodging accurately to trigger Witch Time to slow time and counter-attack. The more time you spend thinking about what you are capable of and knowing input strings so you can react appropriately, the better it will be. As usual, you are given ample opportunity to test out possible combos, with things like loading screens letting you see how strings are implemented and can change. However, the loading times are so short that you can't rely on that time to test things out. Attacks feel like they have heft to them, with strikes feeling satisfying as you build up combos and your overall score. I'd also say the range of weaponry also feels like it's designed to make things feel more suitable for every player. For example, Bayonetta's Colour My World guns are the traditional, swift option. When equipped, you can briefly transform into Madama Butterfly to glide while jumping. The Ignis Araneae Yo-Yo is far more speedy, with a jump that swings into position when temporarily transformed into Phantasmaraneae. G-Pillar is slower and hits hard, though blasting off has the benefit of extending Bayonetta's range and height while not offering the sense of positioning as Colour My World. You pick what feels best for you in most situations, tailoring the experience to ensure your success. Viola's segments also fit right in, with her swordplay and barehanded fisticuffs allowing for similarly intricate combos. Speaking of satisfying, the demons are so much fun in Bayonetta 3. There are times when Bayonetta is the Kaiju beat'em up I didn't know I wanted. Madama Butterfly is always a big help, thanks to melee and ranged attacks that always feel like they deal admirable levels of damage. I was amazed that Phantasmaraneae is so dexterous and capable, especially since I was concerned the wall-crawling capabilities could lead to some disorientation and maybe even motion-sickness. I also loved using Baal. Starting up a Demon Slave dance, especially knowing that the gauge is easy to refill and I don't need to "save" those attacks for big moments, is a joy. Not to mention that certain segments in which they play a large part means that the gameplay can feel a bit different when they're around.
Bayonetta 3 isn't Afraid to Switch Things UpI also loved how there's more to chapters in Bayonetta 3 than you'd expect, inviting you to return to completed areas. The path you "should" probably take might often seem rather obvious. However, if you keep an eye out, collectibles, additional challenges, and new ways to get where you are going often present themselves. You might even get a Bewitchment "achievement" acknowledging that "Hey, you find something secret" when you do. I especially loved how some of these involve manipulating time to solve a puzzle to earn a reward, since it means you aren't always trying to get from point A to point B or beat the hell out of a horde to do well. Not to mention, the visible shadow under a character no matter the form means it is easy to see if a safe landing on a stable platform is possible, meaning any platforming elements or challenges don't become unnecessarily frustrating. The sense of diversification goes beyond these large scale fights and supplemental challenges. Jeanne stars in side-chapters, for example. In her 2D segment, the priority will be to navigate floors in a building and ideally avoiding being caught. Stealth kills are a necessity, there are places to duck into, you can come across great weapons or even a "special" ability, and need to use wits to get to a goal in time. It breaks things up, while still being challenging in its own way. As fabulous as characters like Bayonetta and Jeanne are and Bayonetta 3 can be, there are times when it isn't completely flawless. For example, there are certain set pieces that don't run as smoothly as others due to the level of activity occurring. This particularly applies to segments during which players find themselves constantly on the move while dealing with oversized opponents and smaller minions. I found I misjudged a jump at one point as a result, which can be an issue since scores might matter for some. This didn't turn out to be a frequent issue for me, but it can come up in specific chapters. Speaking of portions of Bayonetta 3 not being at their best, there are times when some Demons may not feel as fluid and enjoyable as others. I'm not the biggest fan of Wartrain Gouon, given the need to swiftly lay out tracks and determine when it will attack to maximize its damage, though in application it makes you think about effectively using its range and strength. This doesn't mean there are obvious inequalities. Rather, there are some demons that might not "click" with a player. Given the number available, it's not too much of an issue, especially since someone typically can equip up to three and switch between them on the fly. If you are "forced" into using one during a stage, it usually is more of a "tutorial" example to help someone get acclimated to the new character.
Bayonetta 3 is Simply a Beautiful Game.The thing is, even though there might be a brief hitch or minor moment during a flurry of activity, there is never a moment in which Bayonetta 3 doesn't look stunning on the Switch. It is a beautiful game that takes full advantage of the hardware. Especially on an OLED model, as I felt like the colors standing out even in areas that might have been slightly darker or filled with similar sorts of textures. The character models are all quite detailed, with personality popping based on outfits and subtle animations. Jennifer Hale does an admirable job with the role, especially considering everything happening in the story. The soundtrack is also spot-on and perfectly suited for the adventure. It feels like Bayonetta 3 is a chance for the series to stretch its wings, what with its well-told story, generally tight gameplay, and incredible cast. It is so easy to get lost in its world. I'd long to return to it, to see how to earn medals I'd missed during the first run through a stage, beat my previous scores, and just savor certain segments or boss fights. Bayonetta 3 is over-the-top in every possible way, and I get the feeling newcomers and long-time fans of the series will appreciate that. Bayonetta 3 will come to the Nintendo Switch on October 28, 2022. The post Review: Bayonetta 3 is a Lovely Moonlight Serenade appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, October 25, 2022 8:30 AM
The Final Fantasy XIV Online Store update for Halloween didn't only include costumes and pumpkin-based decorations, as it also meant the FFXIV Lotus mount is available everywhere. When the shop updated on October 25, 2022, the Mechanical Lotus joined the optional collection alongside the Clown's Attire, Modern Cosmetics: Clowning Around, Authentic Haunted Pumpkin Set, and Authentic Pumpkin Flower Vase. The FFXIV Mechanical Lotus mount first appeared in the Chinese version of the game back in April 2022. The worldwide release of it remains the same. When used, the person's avatar sits serenely in the center, with a calming glow and gilded butterfly hovering nearby. It costs $24. An official video offers a better look at the effect. As for the other items, they consist of two cosmetics and two furnishings. The $5 Clown's Attire gives a FFXIV player the Clown's Hat, Clown's Top, Clown's Shortgloves, Clown's Bottoms, and Clown's Boots. You can use dye on them to change their color, as shown in the official screenshots. The $4 Modern Cosmetics: Clowning Around provides matching face paint for it. Finally, the $5 Authentic Haunted Pumpkin Set and $5 Authentic Pumpkin Vase are furnishings. You will need access to a house in FFXIV in order to use them. The Authentic Haunted Pumpkin Set is the larger of the two. There is also an All Saints' Wake Halloween sale in effect in the FFXIV Online Store until November 17, 2022. The following items are temporarily reduced.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. The FFXIV All Saints' Wake Halloween event is running in-game until November 1, 2022. The post FFXIV Lotus Mount Available Outside China Alongside Halloween Items appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, October 25, 2022 8:00 AM
YouTuber Diskman Presents revealed a never-before released Castlevania game for the Tiger Game.com handheld. He showed off a prototype port of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night developed for the obscure console. Development was never completed and the game was not released commercially. According to Diskman's website, the prototype build was discovered in 2019 on an official cartridge with an authentic label. Check out the gameplay footage below, captured from a Tiger Game.com Pocket Pro. As is evident from the video, this port of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night has been altered considerably from the original PlayStation game to fit the colorless, lower-resolution Game.com screen. It also lacks voice acting and has much lower-fidelity background music. That said, the general gist of Symphony of the Night's gameplay remains intact. Even the famed conversation between Richter Belmont and Dracula takes place, using the original dialog. The boss battle that ensues, however, does not happen. After a text-based description of events, players are put in control of Alucard and proceed with the game as normal. As for the Tiger Game.com, the console was originally released in 1997. It was the first handheld game console to feature a touch screen and the first version of the machine could be connected to the internet via a 14.4 kbit/second modem. (Hence the ".com" name.) It was able to use email and browse the internet through a basic text-based onboard program. It also had exclusive games, such as natively adapted versions of popular home console titles like Duke Nukem 3D, Fighters Megamix, Mortal Kombat Trilogy, and Resident Evil 2. Ultimately, it was overshadowed the Game Boy and sold less than 300,000 units overall. Tiger Electronics released a smaller version called the Game.com Pocket Pro in 1999, but discontinued the whole line in 2000. The Tiger Game.com is no longer available, but Castlevania: Symphony of the Night can be played on the PS1, Sega Saturn, Xbox 360, PSP, PS4, and Android and iOS devices. The post Unreleased Tiger Game.com Castlevania Game Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:30 AM
A new Fullmetal Alchemist stage play adaptation is coming to Tokyo's Nippon Seinenkan and Osaka's Shin Kabukiza playhouse in March 2023. Formally titled Fullmetal Alchemist the Stage, it will adapt the story of Hiromu Arakawa's iconic manga. Young stars will also play the Elric brothers, Winry, and other key figures from the tale. [Thanks, Denfamico Gamer!] Square Enix and Marvelous are producing the Fullmetal Alchemist stage play, which is being directed by Sachiko Ishimaru. Ishimaru also wrote the script. Notably, several key roles are double-cast to two actors, including the lead role. Double-casting in plays is when two actors are cast in the same role and alternate performances. This is done to spread out opportunities to more actors, as well as to allow actors time to rest or accommodate schedules. Edward Elric will be played by actors Yohei Isshiki and Ryota Hirono. Shuto Mashima plays Alphonse Elric, with the suit actor Kosei Sakurada performing in Al's trademark armor. Check them out below. Yohei Isshiki is the Edward without a coat, while Ryota Hirono wears the red coat in the photo. [gallery ids="937928,937929,937930" link="file"] Other roles include AKB48's Rin Okabe as Winry Rockbell, and actors Jin Aoki and Takuma Wada double-cast as Roy Mustang. Here's a full cast list.
The Fullmetal Alchemist stage play opens in Japan in Osaka on March 8, 2023, and it will run until March 12, 2023. It will then appear in Tokyo from March 17-26, 2023. The live-action film adaptations of Fullmetal Alchemist anime is streaming on Netflix. The post Fullmetal Alchemist Stage Play Details and Cast Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:00 AM
Halloween is the time for costumes, and pirates and idols are no exception. The One Piece Film: Red Twitter account shared some new art of Uta from the movie, with her wearing some Halloween-inspired street wear. One Piece creator Oda was the one to design the costume. https://twitter.com/OP_FILMRED/status/1583986626560405504 The sleeves of her jackets have familiar designs such as ghosts, spiderwebs, and jack-o'-lanterns. Meanwhile, her sock has the words "Happy Halloween" on them. Uta will also appear on Shibuya Station's digital signage until October 30, 2022. There will also be Halloween exclusive postcards of Uta. You can get one for free per transaction when you purchase from the Mugiwara Store, whether online or in physical shops. These will only be available from October 29-31, 2022. Those outside of Japan can also get in on the Halloween fun. The One Piece episode that will air on October 30, 2022 will feature a new animation of Uta at the end. More details of this will appear on that date. One Piece Film: Red is the most successful movie in the One Piece franchise. Not only did the movie itself sell very well (it is currently in 9th place on the highest-grossing films of all time list for Japan), but the tracks in it are all wildly popular. In September 2022, Ado's "New Genesis" was in first place on Apple Music's Top 100. Three other songs from the movie (all with Ado's vocals) were also on the Top 100 list at the time. One Piece Film: Red will appear in North America on November 4, 2022. The post Celebrate Halloween With Uta From One Piece Film Red appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:00 AM
Kadokawa released a second trailer for Date A Live Spirit Crisis, and pre-registration is currently open in Japan. The trailer is fairly short, at under a minute long. Not only does it show off the sprites of the characters as they will appear in the game, but it also teases what the gameplay will look like when it launches on October 28, 2022. Date A Live Spirit Crisis is a mobile game based on the manga and anime series. Koushi Tachibana, the original creator of Date A Live, supervised the creation of the game's story. As for the genre, it is a side-scrolling action-RPG. You can use characters from the show to defeat enemies as you go through the map during timed missions. Characters will all use their own unique skills that you can use to get the advantage. However, the official website for the game has yet to reveal any information on what kinds of skills each character will have. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XenPevPsFUo As of the time of writing, over 600,000 people have pre-registered for the game. As the game will come out on October 28, 2022, pre-registration should close on October 25th. It reached all of its pre-registration goals, which means players will receive bonuses such as "Destiny Badges" and a commemorative CG. Date A Live Spirit Crisis will come out in Japan on October 28, 2022 for mobile devices. There is no information yet in regards to a western localization of this game. Date A Live is available to stream on services such as Crunchyroll. The post Date A Live Spirit Crisis Will Debut in Japan This Week appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, October 25, 2022 5:00 AM
Hidekazu Tanaka, a Japanese composer who worked on music for Aikatsu and The Idolmaster: Cinderella Girls, has been arrested for attempting to indecently assault a girl. According to investigators, he forcibly tried to grab a girl's hands while saying sexual words to her. Tanaka is 35 years old, and the victim is in her 'tens.' This could result in an incarceration for eleven to nineteen years. [Thanks, NHK!] The incident occurred in the Meguro district of Tokyo during August 2022. The actual assault took place at the bicycle parking area near a subway station. Afterwards, the girl went to a police station and reported Tanaka, which caused the police to look into the case. As they investigated, they found security camera footage from the subway station showing Tanaka following her. It is unclear if Tanaka and the victim knew each other beforehand. Tanaka was a member of the music production company MONACA until he went freelance in 2021. He composed and arranged songs such as "Silent Star" for Uma Musume Pretty Derby and "Slow Life Fantasy" for The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage. He also worked on anime such as Servant x Service, Working!!!, and Scorching Ping Pong Girls. The police arrested Hidekazu Tanaka on October 24, 2022 and are still looking into the matter. The post Aikatsu Composer Hidekazu Tanaka Arrested for Indecent Assault appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:41 AM  Halloween is here in just a week, and Overwatch 2 is celebrating the annual spooky holiday with the returning Halloween Terror event. This event will function similarly to the other Overwatch 2 Halloween events, with the return of the Junkenstein's Revenge PvE mode and some new skins for you to purchase for your characters. This horrific event is horrific in more ways than one, from the terrifying PvE mode to the shocking potential price tags. Just kidding (or am I?). Junkenstein's Revenge is back with an all-new co-op mission: Wrath of the Bride. The Bride of Junkenstein wants revenge for her dead creator, so she awakens with a fury with this returning horde-based PvE event. The PvE missions have always been quite fun, so as Overwatch 2 goes free-to-play, it's nice to know that this game mode will be returning and continue to return throughout its lifespan. The true terror The event is apparently offering up four new skins, including a new Halloween-themed ski... |
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Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Tuesday, October 25, 2022 5:48 AM October is almost over, and fans thought that Overwatch would be skipping the Halloween event, but it looks like Blizzard has decided to make a last-minute announcement. Here's a look at Overwatch 2's Halloween Terror 2022: Earn creepy cosmetics, complete spine-tingling co-op missions, and experience the next chapter in the Junkenstein's Revenge saga! While we […] |
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