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GamersHeroes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 2:39 PM
    

Ahead of today's start of the NHL season, EA Sports has released its annual NHL 25 season simulation.

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GamersHeroes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 1:56 PM
    

Remastered with enhanced graphics for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, fans can now relive the magic with the release of TT Games and WB Games' LEGO Harry Potter Collection on these platforms.

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GamersHeroes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:58 AM
    

Featuring an all-new campaign set in the Gulf War era, gear up for the release of Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with the launch trailer for the popular shooter.

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GamersHeroes Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:09 AM
    

Electric vehicles might be good for the environment, but nothing is more eco-friendly than the tried-and-true shopping cart. Enter Falling Saints' Slackers – Carts of Glory: a racing game where players can hit the road with these supermarket staples. Should players go out for what amounts to the ultimate beer run, or do we need …

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5:44 PM
    

Five years ago, The Weather Channel announced a new, immersive weather presentation tool, powered by Unreal Engine, that uses mixed reality to better depict major weather events. Since then, it's been regularly used on TWC for weather reports and storm warnings, though it's most effective (and memorable) when…

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5:25 PM
    

Uzumaki is a popular late '90s horror manga that fans have always wanted to see turned into an anime that lives up to the incredible art of creator Junji Ito's original work. Recently, it seemed like Adult Swim was finally set to deliver with an adaptation five years in the making. The first episode certainly lived…

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5:00 PM
    

Popular YouTuber and Kick streamer Jack Doherty made news over the weekend after he crashed his pricey sports car into a guardrail. The crash happened during a livestream on Kick and he has been banned from the platform permanently.

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 3:50 PM
    

Hawthorn is an upcoming game from some ex-Bethesda devs about animals harvesting produce, setting up dinner parties, and generally chilling about in the great outdoors and fulfilling everyone's cottagecore dreams. It looks sort of like Animal Crossing if it took place inside of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 3:40 PM
    

There are a lot of tiny details in Atlus' new fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio that make moving through its world a delight. I love how Gallica, my fairy companion, sits on my shoulder as I walk through the streets of its fantasy setting. I enjoy reading all the chatter that pops up from the citizens as I make my way…

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 2:30 PM
    

God, I have seen what you've done for others, and I ask only that you offer me just a sliver of your generosity—like the New York Rangers winning the Stanley Cup next year, a win that EA Sports' NHL 25 has just officially predicted.

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 2:15 PM
    

Paradox Entertainment is the Swedish company behind some of the biggest, densest strategy games around, from Europa Universalis IV to Crusader Kings III. It's also been responsible for a number of major blunders lately. Now some of its executives are on an apology tour promising a return to better times and a stricter…

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 2:05 PM
    

Though the new HBO Max series The Penguin is obviously a hyper-gritty take on DC's Batman universe set in a world created by Matt Reeves, I can't stop laughing at it.

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 1:50 PM
    

Dragon Ball Sparking Zero officially comes out later this week, but thanks to an early access period, a slew of players have been jumping into the game ahead of time. From the sounds of it, the newest DBZ title, which returns to the long-dormant Budokai Tenkaichi sub-series of arena fighters, is a (ki-)blast. It turns…

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 1:40 PM
    

A new report about a hacked "AI girlfriend" website claims that many users are trying (and possibly succeeding) at using the chatbot to simulate horrific sexual abuse of children.

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 1:30 PM
    

Cooking is a vital part of Throne and Liberty, so you'll want to be sure you're keeping up to date on your culinary skills. This is because various foods you make can grant extremely beneficial buffs for a limited time, that will aid you in both PVE and PVP. This is especially as you reach endgame content, where every…

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:30 PM
    

There is already plenty to love in Street Fighter 6, with the insane crossover DLC characters currently the most recognized. Something else the fighting game especially excels at is providing you with tools to improve, via Modern Controls and the extensive Training Mode. The latest update has made this even better,…

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:16 PM
    

Metaphor: ReFantazio, the upcoming fantasy political drama RPG from Atlus, is only a few days away from its October 11 release date. Broadly, the game takes the social sim and time management mechanics of the Persona series and fine-tunes them to make a truly exceptional RPG that represents a step forward for the…

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:50 AM
    

One of the most well-known principles of theatrical storytelling is widely referred to as "Chekhov's gun." The principle suggests that if some element is introduced to a story, even in a casual, offhand way, by the end, it had better prove significant. Or, as it's often summed up, if a gun shows up at some point in…

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:40 AM
    

PlayStation announced earlier today that Little Big Planet 3, as well as all LBP DLC, will be removed from the PSN Store on October 31. If you've ever wanted to own LBP3 digitally, you only have three weeks left to purchase it before it's gone.

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:30 AM
    

With Diablo IV's expansion, Vessel of Hatred, comes a new array of features, among them the new NPC buddy system, the Mercenary. Starting with Raheir, who you meet early on in your adventure into Nahantu, you'll be able to travel with CPU-controlled allies, each with skill trees of their own. They're here to help you…

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:10 AM
    

With our Bash in Berlin rankings in the rearview, we assess the first WWE Bad Blood event in over 20 years. Headlining in a brutal Hell in a Cell match, Drew McIntyre and CM Punk had an encounter for the ages. We also saw Roman Reigns' first match since losing his title at WrestleMania. Meanwhile, the feud between…

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:55 AM
    

Diablo IV is zero for two when it comes to smooth launches. While the new expansion, Vessel of Hatred, seemed like it had all the kinks ironed out, a last-minute delay upended those plans. Worse, however, is a bizarre licensing bug that's locking some players out of the new content, including its Spiritborn class.…

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:44 AM
    

Happy Diablo IV day to all who celebrate. The action-RPG's Vessel of Hatred expansion is finally here, though it will end up going live later than expected due to "a small issue on the backend," Blizzard confirmed on Monday.

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:40 AM
    

Back in 2022, Sifu made waves for having the grit and style of a confident kung-fu revenge film. Starring a pupil who sees his master get killed by a vengeful former student called Yang, the story picks back up years after the inciting incident, as the former fights his way through the criminal underworld of their…

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Kotaku Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:30 AM
    

It's October, which means the season of spooks has arrived! You're probably already seeing all kinds of creepy creatures, from black cats to ghosts, in your everyday life, and why should video games be any different? Thank goodness they're not, especially if you're a Final Fantasy XIV player. Square Enix's MMO offers…

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PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5:42 PM
     Dead Season is like a zombie-filled survival XCOM and you can play it now

Two of the most influential game series ever are Resident Evil and XCOM. Both the originals and their eventual sequels and remakes have had untold influence on the gaming industry, and so it's a small surprise they're combined so infrequently. Thankfully, Dead Season has done just that, injecting a ton of survival horror into a game filled with tactical combat. It's out and ready for you to dive in, but there are a few worrying signs in its early reviews.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 4:53 PM
     New FPS Spectre Divide

We all know just how hard it is these days for new free-to-play, live service, competitive multiplayer games - muscling in with the Counter-Strikes and CODs of the world is a tall order. Even those that appear to have got most things right on paper, such as new 3v3 tactical shooter Spectre Divide, aren't immune from this struggle. Developer Mountaintop recognizes this, and just over a month on from the game's launch, it's penned a new blog talking about its future plans, a time frame for launching its vital first season, and why it "isn't going anywhere" despite claims of it being a dying game already.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 4:28 PM
     Big sale sees Detroit Become Human smash its highest player count on Steam

I can't imagine ten million of anything. It's a stupid number, it's so big it might as well be imaginary. So when the Quantic Dream CEO announces that Detroit Become Human has sold over ten million copies, it's hard to comprehend just how huge that number is. What's a more manageable figure is how many people are currently playing the game on Steam, which still falls into the bucket marked 'good news', with a new record high number of concurrent players on the platform.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 2:21 PM
     Apex Legends Heirloom Shard drop rates are even lower than you think

Following new regulations in South Korea, Respawn Entertainment has revealed the exact odds of pulling various Apex Legends cosmetics from Apex Packs, and it's rather illuminating. While the odds will not be changing from what players have been experiencing over recent months and years, the biggest takeaway from this new, precise data is just how slim your chances of getting Heirlooms, Apex's most desirable items, really are.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends tier list

PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 2:03 PM
     Diablo 4 hits new Steam player count high while Vessel of Hatred reviews suffer

Diablo 4 is one of those games that never seems to get an easy ride. Every single step forward Blizzard's title takes comes with something going wrong or a negative reaction. New DLC Vessel of Hatred is no exception, as its release has seen Diablo 4 hit a new high on Steam for concurrent players, but the expansion's reviews are scathing.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes

PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 1:04 PM
     Get a 165Hz Samsung gaming monitor for nearly half price, if you're quick

With Amazon Prime Day upon us, there are some stonking bargains to be had on all manner of gaming PC tech. Among the opportunities is this fantastic Samsung gaming monitor deal, which nets you a saving of 46% on the normal price of this 34-inch gaming display.

With specs that we often find sported by the best gaming monitors available, this Samsung monitor can trot along at a 165Hz refresh rate, and its ultrawide aspect ratio provides you with a 3,440 x 1,440 resolution that's great for gaming and marvelous for movies.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:44 PM
     Tactical FPS Delta Force opens its doors to all Steam players next week

It's hard to keep track of all the new extraction shooters right now - everywhere you look there are announcements, trailers, betas, playtests, and full releases coming from several challengers to Escape From Tarkov's throne. Delta Force looks to be one of the leading lights among this new wave of FPS games, but only those blessed with closed alpha invitations have been able to try it so far. Well, during Steam Next Fest, that will be changing - for a week, at least.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best upcoming PC games, Best multiplayer games

PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:42 PM
     Huge new Skyrim mod plunges you into the middle of a vampire war

If you ever needed an example of why modding is so important for the longevity of a game, look no further than Skyrim. It's been out 13 years and is still going strong, in part due to the base game and the sheer joy of spending time in it, but partially due to how well supported it is from a modding standpoint. A massive, vampiric new mod has just arrived and it's a big one with tons of content to explore, and what's more it has Bethesda's official blessing.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Skyrim mods, Elder Scrolls 6 release date, Games like Skyrim

PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:32 PM
     Grab Metaphor Refantazio at a discount, and get 8 free games

Metaphor Refantazio comes out in just a few days and will be the latest in a long line of fantastic RPG games from Atlus. If you were planning on adding the sprawling JRPG to your Steam library, then it makes most sense to get it through Humble Bundle, because not only is it cheaper, but you'll get eight free games with it.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Metaphor Refantazio review, Best RPG games, Best JRPGs

PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:21 PM
     Save $60 on a 1.5TB microSD and never worry about your Steam Deck storage again

If you're looking for a great microSD deal to boost your Steam Deck storage, this SanDisk Ultra 1.5TB card is the perfect solution. As the largest capacity microSD currently available to buy, this card usually costs $149.99, but this Prime Day Deal drops it to $89.29, which is just $1.30 shy of its lowest-ever price.

On paper, the SanDisk 1.5TB Ultra is one of the best microSD cards for Steam Deck not only because of its huge capacity, but because it clears the max read and write speeds that the Steam Deck can achieve, but not by so much that you end up spending too much on wasted speed.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:21 PM
     Meet Glorious' new

Glorious has just released what it calls its "lightest mouse ever," aimed at users with small-to-medium sized hands, with the lightest model weighing in at just 49g. The new Glorious O 2 Mini lightweight gaming mouse range spans wireless and wired models, and is available in both black and white as well, with prices starting at $64.99.

That 49g is quoted for the wired Glorious O 2 Mini, but the wireless version only adds another 8g to the weight, meaning both models are lighter than the 60g Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2. That 57g for the wireless version isn't far off the 55g weight of Glorious' premium models, one of which recently impressed us in our Glorious Series 2 Pro review, with its weight of 57g. Comparatively, the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed weighs in at 82g.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:41 AM
     Fantasy 4X game Songs of Conquest details new faction DLC and 2025 plans

Songs of Conquest is clearly borrowing a lot from the turn-based tactics of Heroes of Might and Magic, alongside the 4X scale and decision-making of Civilization, but it still manages to do its own thing. With an incredibly strong 86% positive rating from over 8,000 reviews, the pixel-infused 4X game has been quietly getting better thanks to a series of impressive updates. Now there's fresh DLC on the way, and it's giving us entirely new ways to play.


PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:40 AM
     As We Descend is a deft mix of XCOM and Slay the Spire, and you can try it now

If there's one thing I love, it's games that mix deckbuilders, roguelikes, and strategy. Between Slay the Spire, Dead Cells, and XCOM there are a handful of games that bring me immense delight any time I get to write about them. Thankfully, Valheim and Deep Rock Galactic publisher Coffee Stain just showed off more of As We Descend, an eclectic mix of all these stalwart genres. That's not all, though, as you can try this incredible-looking mashup right now thanks to a new Steam demo.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:30 AM
     Valheim The Bog Witch is a new cooking update coming to the survival game hit

If you've been waiting for a reason to dive back into Valheim, upcoming The Bog Witch update is exactly it. While there's no new biome to speak of, Iron Gate is putting all the emphasis on cooking and potion-brewing. There are new skills, recipes, resources, and plenty more to get stuck into. While 2024 is pretty crowded with survival games, you don't want to miss what Valheim has on the stove.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:28 AM
     How much have I spent on LoL?

8/10/2024 The Riot support page for finding money spent is still showing as 'under construction'. We will update this page once it is back up and running. Fortunately, there is an alternative Riot support ticket method that only takes a couple of extra clicks - a method we've also outlined below.

How do you see how much you have spent on League of Legends? Riot Games' hugely successful MOBA is technically a free game, but if you ask any avid fan if that's the case, you'll no doubt receive a wry laugh in response. The champion pool is diverse and wonderful; each character can be purchased with currency earned while playing. Premium cosmetics, however, are bought with real-world money.

These League of Legends skins and other cosmetics can be purchased directly using an in-game currency called RP. RP itself, though, must be purchased with your hard-earned cash. LoL skins change the base look of the character you're playing, with premium cosmetics adding new effects, voice lines, and animations. Then there's the battle pass that can be bought using RP, too. So, while League of Legends is technically one of the best free PC games around, you can see just how easily it can sway you into parting with your money. This guide will give you the information needed to find out exactly how much you've spent in League of Legends - you just might not like the answer when you get it.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:27 AM
     All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards

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.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:17 AM
     Does Dragon Ball Sparking Zero have crossplay?

Does Dragon Ball Sparking Zero have crossplay? If you want to be the very best, like no one ever was, you should have to face the best. Fighting games like Sparking Zero thrive on a large and engaged audience - just like Goku and Vegeta, players aim to prove themselves against as many worthy opponents as possible.

The DBSZ release date is nearly upon us, and players are already noting down the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release times so they can be first through the gate once the game goes live. One thing players are wondering about, though, is whether the fighting game will feature crossplay at launch so they can deliver their specific brand of outrageous violence regardless of platform.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:28 PM
     This new Intel gaming CPU is an old chip in disguise, according to leak

It looks as though a new Intel gaming CPU for laptops is actually based on the company's last-gen tech, according to a benchmark leak that's shown up in the Geekbench Results Browser. The listing shows a new Intel Core 7 250H processor, but unlike Intel's other Core 200-series CPUs, this chip appears to be based on the aging Raptor Lake architecture used in Intel's 13th and 14th-gen Core CPUs.

The new lineup of Intel Arrow Lake gaming CPUs for the desktop is expected to launch in the near future, but we've already seen the first Core 200 chips in the form of the Intel Lunar Lake platform. So far, Intel has distinguished its Raptor Lake laptop CPUs by using the old Core i-series branding on chips, while its Meteor Lake CPUs use the Core 100-series names. However, the new Intel Core 7 250H looks like it's a 200-series chip only in name.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:57 AM
     Silent Hill 2 voice actors and cast list

Who is in the Silent Hill 2 cast list? Over the years, there have been a few variants of the Silent Hill 2 cast list. There were the original voices from 2001, then came new voices for the HD collection console remake. Now, with the 2024 remake, a new cast takes on the beloved roster of characters.

The horror game is one of the most iconic of all time, and so its characters are as well. From James Sunderland to Eddie Dombrowski, whether you recognize these character's voices or simply want to know who's voicing your favorite this time around, we've got the Silent Hill 2 voice actors list right here. When you're done, check out our Silent Hill 2 review for our thoughts of the remake.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:26 AM
     There's a full size Nvidia GeForce 4070 Ti gaming PC inside this DIY wooden lamp

Have you ever wondered if you could combine your PC with some of your more traditional home furniture? This custom-built rig does just that, featuring a fully sized Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti inside a specially designed wooden case that doubles up as both a desk lamp and a fully powered gaming PC.

This DIY PC with its AMD Ryzen CPU is definitely one stylish build, even compared to some of the best gaming PCs like the Corsair One i500, which also rocks a wooden case design. Thanks to its Nvidia GPU, this PC also has more than enough power to handle games at 1440p, especially if you're using Nvidia DLSS to boost frame rates.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:14 AM
     Throne and Liberty server status and maintenance times

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.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:35 PM
    

Ah, this makes for sore reading. Spanish developers Tequila Works have cancelled a game and made a "small" number of layoffs in the face of financial difficulties.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:20 PM
    

If you're not militant about meeting all the latest hardware standards, but do need an upgrade in the CPU department, the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D is close to perfect. Despite releasing this year, it's designed to fit the last-gen AM4 motherboard socket – which sounds strange, because it is, but then the 5700X3D is also the cheapest Ryzen chip to feature AMD's extremely game-friendly 3D V-Cache tech. The result is a very sprightly processor that's available for relative chump change, especially now that Prime Big Deal Days has sliced it down to £161 in the UK.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:52 AM
    

Swedish video game publishers Thunderful are selling some steam, which is terrific news for those of us who don't live near saunas and are thus cruelly deprived of their widely-accepted health and wellness benefits, which date all the way back to the ancient Mayans. Oh wait, I read the press release wrong. Thunderful are actually having a Steam sale, with up to 90% off such well-regarded games as Laika: Aged Through Blood, Swordship, Viewfinder and, just to confuse me further, several SteamWorld games.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:25 AM
    

Two years since they emerged as a serious screen option for PC games, OLED monitors still haven't cracked the issue of how they just look too bloomin' expensive next to similarly specced LCD displays. Which is a shame, as the OLED gaming monitors I've used have invariably looked sumptuous, without the movement blurring issues you might expect if you own a TV of the same panel tech. Relying on sales events remains the best way to make the switch without bankrupting yourself, as we can see in this Prime Big Deal Days offer: 40%, or £400, off the OLED-powered LG UltraGear 27GR95QE-B.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:33 AM
    

I noticed that an awful lot of you read last Monday's spotlight on the Ugreen Docking Station for Steam Deck, by our new deals tsar Robert. An awful lot. Way more than anything I wrote that week. No, it's fine. I'm FINE. I hope you'll be very happy together. But not as happy as someone who needs a swanky new Steam Deck dock yet missed that sale, as now they have another chance, with Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days knocking it down to £26 / $30 once more.

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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5:30 PM
    

Beat Saber Britney Spears Features 11 of Her Best Songs

Beat Games released the Beat Saber Britney Spears Music Pack, and it drew from 11 of her best classic songs for the collection. It is immediately available on all platforms for $13.99 as a Music Pack. People can also pick up the tracks individually for $1.99 each.

Here's the full list of the best Britney Spears songs included in the Music Pack for Beat Saber. It starts with her very first track, which was "Baby One More Time" in 1998. The most recent release present is "Scream & Shout." They launched in 2012. 

  • "Baby One More Time"
  • "Circus"
  • "Gimme More"
  • "I'm a Slave 4 U"
  • "Me Against the Music" with Madonna
  • "Oops! I Did It Again"
  • "Overprotected"
  • "Scream & Shout" with Will.I.Am
  • "Till the World Ends"
  • "Toxic"
  • "Womanizer"

The release trailer for the Britney Spears Music Pack is live now. In it, we can get an idea of what the "Toxic" level looks like in-game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYmntWZ4his&ab_channel=BeatSaberOfficial

This is the most recent Beat Saber Music Pack dedicated to a single performer, as the last one was a Daft Punk collection in March 2024. That was followed by the Hip Hop Mixtape add-on that featured 9 songs from artists like 2Pac, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Grandmaster Flash, The Notorious B.I.G., Outkast, and Snoop Dogg. 

Beat Saber is available for the PlayStation VR headsets, PC VR headsets, and Meta Quest headsets. However, Meta Quest 1 support for the game is ending on November 2, 2024.

The post Beat Saber Britney Spears Features 11 of Her Best Songs appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5:00 PM
    

Tsukihime Arcueid glasses

Eyewear retailer Eyemirror announced on social media that it will release Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon Arcueid Brunestud glasses. Previous collaborations from the company connected to games include a Fate/Grand Order-themed glasses collection. That one featured designs based on characters Murasaki Shikibu and Yu Mei-ren.

You can view the official social announcement below. It did not include any concept art or photos of the glasses yet.

https://twitter.com/eye_mirror/status/1842837206429569172?s=61

The collaboration is currently in production, with further details about design and pricing to be shared "soon," according to the company. This limited-edition product ties into the Tsukihime visual novel series, originally created by TYPE-MOON, which gained acclaim for its intricate storytelling and well executed characters.

Eyemirror will be handle all aspects of the production, including measurement, lens processing, and adjustments. The company will provide a range of lens options, including aspherical and tiredness-reducing lenses. The prices will be starting at ¥6,600 (approximately $45 USD) with UV protection and water-repellent coating upon request.

We've been seeing a lot of Arcueid lately. At Comiket 2024, new limited merchandise featuring the herone appeared. The set included a clear water bottle, cloth knapsack, and long towel. Additional items, such as t-shirts and tote bags featuring Arcueid and Neco-Arc also appeared.

The remake for Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon is available for the PS4 and Nintendo Switch worldwide.

The post Look Like Arcueid With New Tsukihime Glasses  appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 4:30 PM
    

Pokemon Center Nagoya renewal - entrance

The Pokemon Company has published new images that show what the new version of Pokemon Center Nagoya will look like. The company will reopen the physical store at Nagoya PARCO on October 12, 2024.

Cutouts of Pikachu and the second-generation mythical Pokemon Celebi will greet visitors at the store's entrance. The facility will also have a vast event space with a large monitor set up in the middle.

The left side of the store will have a circular plush area with a Golden Magikarp statue at its center. The company will also set up a Pokemon Card Game Station nearby for people to play the Trading Card Game.

In addition, The Pokemon Company will sell a number of new merchandise featuring Celebi, Alcremie, Meganium, and the Golden Magikarp to celebrate the Nagoya outlet's reopening. Most of the items that have been listed earlier will also be available to order via the Japanese Pokemon Center Online website. However, the following will only be purchasable exclusively at the renewed physical Nagoya outlet:

  • Pokemon Center Nagoya logo pins - ¥770 (~$5.20)
  • Pokemon Center Nagoya-branded Shiruko Sand crackers - ¥1,404 (~$9.49)
  • Seto ceramic tumbler featuring Celebi - ¥2,585 (~$17.45)
  • Set of two small Seto ceramic plates featuring Celebi - ¥4,070 (~$27.45)
  • Large Seto ceramic plate featuring Celebi - ¥4,510 (~$30.45)

Pokemon Center Nagoya will reopen on the second floor of Nagoya PARCO's East Building on October 12, 2024.

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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 4:00 PM
    

Class Zero Seven

Class Zero Seven is a newly announced brawler being developed by indie team Studio Tubanar. While the game currently has no release date, it can be wishlisted on Steam right now.

Class Zero Seven is a brawler set in a high school plagued by gangs. You play as Rin, an exchange student with a mysterious past who sets out to take down the gangs, even if she is labelled a delinquent in the process. The gameplay shows tight brawler mechanics, where Rin takes on groups of enemies with a range of moves. Some moves on display in the gameplay trailer include rushdown combos, leg sweeps and the use of items in the environment as makeshift weapons.

The developers have cited Bully and the Yakuza series as inspirations, which are obvious in the trailer. However, some of the tighter movement also suggests a similarity with Sifu, another indie brawler that felt like playing an interactive kung fu movie.

While there are limited details on the game, the Steam page promises additional playable characters and a strong storyline. The final game will also feature a variety of maps to punch rival gangs on, although there are hints that there will also be locations for social mechanics. While these mechanics aren't detailed yet, "bonding will allies" is mentioned within the game's description.

The game is set to be published by HypeTrain Digital, a small indie publisher who've previously published games such as Voidtrain, Nova Lands and StormEdge.

Class Zero Seven is currently in development for Steam. It can be wishlisted now.

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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 3:30 PM
    

Shin Megami Tensei hanging mascot keychains wave 2 featuring Jack Frost, Jack-o'-Lantern, Decarabia, and Mothman

Atlus and Bandai will release more hanging mascot keychains based on Shin Megami Tensei demons, and Jack-o'-Lantern will be one of them. These items will appear in Gashapon capsule machines across the whole of Japan by the end of the second week of October 2024.

Atlus noted that the first batch which launched in late March 2024 was successful. That led to a new wave of the lineup getting greenlit. While the first batch focused on the Jack Frost family of demons, the second one will feature more varieties.

Jack Frost will still appear in the second batch. This time around though, it will be accompanied by Jack-o'-Lantern, Decarabia, and Mothman. Just like the first batch, each demon mascot can come with one of the two chain variants: ball chain or trigger clasp. People will have to spend 300 yen on the Gashapon machine to pull a capsule containing one of these items at random.

Here are the sample images for each item in this Gashapon lineup:

The second wave of Shin Megami Tensei hanging mascot keychains will be available soon in Gashapon machines across Japan.

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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 3:00 PM
    

Silent Hill 2 Remake Review

Fluorescent lights flicker, casting shadows against the walls of a dingy, dirty bathroom. A man stands in front of a mirror, his hands trembling and a pale band of skin noticeable on his ring finger. He stares, long and hard, at his reflection, scrutinizing, before he gathers himself and steps outside. Fog blankets the horizon, with the tops of trees and a distant lake all that remains visible. "I got a letter from my wife.." He begins, and with it, the story of Silent Hill 2.

I had some reservations when I learned that Bloober Team would be the developers handling the Silent Hill 2 remake. I did not care for The Medium at all, and I still consider it one of the worst psychological horror games I have ever played for a myriad of reasons — largely for how it handles sensitive topics such as child sexual assault, PTSD, and suicidal ideation. Given that Silent Hill 2 has similar themes, albeit it constructed in a different way due to their execution, I was not confident that Bloober Team would be able to execute on them properly, despite having direct supervision from Konami. I was equal parts happy and surprised to be proven wrong.

For those unfamiliar with the critically acclaimed and hugely influential horror game, on the surface Silent Hill 2 is about James Sunderland who has returned to the quiet, lakeside town, in search of his wife after receiving a letter from her posthumously. It's a strong hook that immediately informs the player that something isn't quite right, with James or the titular town. But digging deeper into the meat of Silent Hill 2, it's about guilt, punishment (sometimes well deserved, other times not), and retribution. There are other individuals who are drawn to the town for this reason, desperate to find a loved one or to escape the retribution that follows a guilty conscious in the form of Angela and Eddie. There too, is Laura, a young girl that seems unphased by the grotesqueries that wander through the foggy streets of Silent Hill and Maria, a woman who shares an uncanny resemblance to James' dead wife. Narrative threads tie these characters together, and James seems as though he is inflicted upon each individual he meets, neither making their situations better or worse, but simply a driving force as he carries his guilt, weighing heavy, on his back.

Image via Konami

Since the game is so old, I won't be diving into any spoilers as the original isn't immediately accessible on modern hardware. The last time Silent Hill 2 was readily available was through the botched HD Collection that continues to live in infamy. Just know that the symbolism can at times be heavy handed in the remake, but doesn't detract from the overall feeling of the game. Certain monster redesigns, such as the Abstract Daddy or Lying Figures don't feel as impactful for various reasons, which kind of hampers their significance to the narrative and what they represent. But I can absolutely understand why something like the Abstract Daddy couldn't make it into a game in 2024 as it did in the early 00's, especially with the level of graphical fidelity was have now.

But concerning the actually atmosphere of the game, the Silent Hill 2 remake nails it. Silent Hill as a town feels alive, much like the Spencer Mansion from Resident Evil, it is very much it's own character. Dense fog blankets the town, making streets hard to navigate, and there is a clear sense that Silent Hill could turn on you at any moment. In fact, there was an instance in which I had progressed to a point and the otherwise quiet town (with the exception of Lying Figures slithering around under cars and hurling streams of tar-like acid at me) was suddenly encased in howling winds that seemed to want to keep me from reaching my destination. It was an interesting change from the original that made the town seem hostile.

Environments also change as you proceed through them. While the town is not in the best shape, with the apartments, various shops and bars, and the Brookhaven Hospital all in some state of decay, this is pushed further as James continues in his desperate pursuit of finding out whether or not his wife could truly be alive. Wallpaper peels away, revealing barbed wire and rotten wood, darkness blankets the sky and rain seeps in through the cracks. The change is gradual, sometimes hardly noticeable and other times it's happens so abruptly you know that you've been pulled into another world. Your radio hisses with static as monsters of James' own making approach, staggering through the darkness as you wildly swing your pipe in their direction.

Image via Konami

Combat is a lot more refined, but encounters are still dangerous. Generally when I play a Silent Hill game I don't use any of my ammunition until I hit a boss fight. I tend to just whack away at whatever feels bold enough to approach me or I just sprint past it. (Most of the time I just run. Resources are valuable and scarce in survival horror games after all.) But the Silent Hill 2 remake forced me to use the guns I had collected as I worked my way through the apartments, the hospital, and deeper into a mysterious chasm in an abandoned historical center that led me into a prison. I was playing on the Light combat difficulty, and even then I struggled at times, because enemies hit hard. That said, the game is pretty generous when it comes to healing items, which does remove some of that tension. But it was nice to know that the game wasn't exactly a cakewalk.

Puzzles are mostly the same, with a few new ones thrown into the mix, and all of the locations have had some adjustments made to improve their level design. The apartment has had some much needed changes, making it a far less labyrinthian experience. I felt as though the game provided me with just enough breadcrumbs to lead me from location to location without making me feel as though it was holding my hand. Which was great, because it made me feel like I was capable of solving these puzzles on my own even if some solutions were staggeringly obvious. And I really can't speak enough as to how much the level design has improved. It's made it easier for me to consider a third of fourth playthrough, whereas with the original it felt like pulling teeth having to revisit certain locations. (I'm already on a NG+ playthrough, and will definitely shave down my original 11 hour playtime significantly.)

The voice acting can sometimes be hit or miss, but I feel like that more or less boils down to personal opinion. The original Silent Hill 2 had an unmistakable uncanniness to it, with the exception of Laura who just sounded and was written like an actual child, and the remake more or less refines some line deliveries. I don't think it's to the detriment of the game necessarily, though it does provide a different feeling and tone. James sounds less detached and strange, and straddles the line of pitiful and desperate well enough. Eddie is more or less exactly the same, and Laura is fine. She could be ruder, louder, more annoying, but that's a matter of taste. Angela is also mostly just fine. The issue I take is more the extra bits of dialogue she's given that peel back a certain mystery that existed in the original Silent Hill 2. But maybe the game does need to be more overt for a modern audience. What do I know. Concerning Maria, I do have a bias towards her original voice actress, but the new actress does a decent job of it. She sounds sultry when she needs to, furious at James' lack of consideration, or sometimes on the edge of being someone else entirely. While it might not be for me, it does the job.

Image via Konami

What most enticed me about the remake, however, were the new notes and polaroids you can collect. You see, while most will argue about what makes Silent Hill truly Silent Hill, for me it has always been about theory crafting. Silent Hill as a series has required you to read, to piece together information to solve puzzles, but to also understand what is being inflicted upon it's numerous protagonists. There is always some kind of revelation at the end, one that feels satisfying in it's conclusion, but always leaves you wanting more and thinking about the little details that have been left unsolved. Silent Hill 2 remake has a lot of that in terms of how it seems more connected to Silent Hill 4: The Room than ever, outside of it's reference to Walter Sullivan, and the suggestion of James possibly being stuck in a time loop of suffering and despair has only continued to fuel long dormant fan theories. In that way, the Silent Hill series is very much alive and well once again. And I'm happy for it.

Overall, the Silent Hill 2 remake was surprising. It's surprising in the way that I'm already playing it over for a second time. It's surprising in the way that I enjoyed what the game had to offer, not being the biggest Silent Hill 2 fan myself. (Silent Hill 4 will always be my favorite, even if it isn't the best.) Maybe that distance is what has allowed me to appreciate it more. Though I highly doubt it. The Silent Hill 2 remake shows that Konami is just as capable as it's competitors in breathing life into their classic horror games. And I earnestly hope that other Silent Hill games will be given this treatment, or that it's success means a certainty of more new stories in this horrible haunted town in the future.

The Silent Hill 2 remake is available for PC and PlayStation 5.

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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 2:30 PM
    

New Dragon Ball Goku Balloon Debuting at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Toei Animation announced there will be a new Dragon Ball balloon at the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, though it will once again be of Goku.

This year's Goku balloon at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will wear his traditional orange gi with blue accents. It will also have the Goku's Kanji symbol on it. He'll be in his standard form and not going Super Saiyan. The concept art pose shows he'll also be saluting attendees. In past appearances at the event, he's shown up in forms like Super Saiyan Blue form.

Goku Dragon Ball balloons are a Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade staple at this point. In 2023, one based on his Dragon Ball Super appearance appeared. He showed up in 2021 as well. 

The official site for the event hasn't updated yet. As such, we don't know what other balloons based on anime or video game characters could appear during the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. In 2023, Toei Animation announced a One Piece Balloon of Monkey D. Luffy using Gum-Gum Pistol would appear for the first time at the event. There are also often Pokemon balloons, which are typically of Pikachu

The 98th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be held on November 28, 2024. It will be streaming on services like Peacock. The Dragon Ball is streaming on Crunchyroll, with Dragon Ball Daima debuting on the service in October 2024. Viz Media handles the manga outside Japan.

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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 2:00 PM
    

Amazon Prime Day Apple Watch, iPad, and MacBook Deals Appear sales

As is common during Amazon Prime Day sales, there are an array of Apple product promotions, and the October 2024 deals include discounts on the AirPods, Apple Watch, MacBook laptops, and iPads. All of them are billed as Prime Big Deal offers, which means you must be a subscriber to take advantage. Also, the discounts range from 24% to 35% off of items.

There are the most Apple Watch opportunities this time around, and the deals on those during the Amazon Prime Day sale tend to hover around 25%. The sheer number is due to the fact that there are different band color options and sizes available. Here's the full list of all of those options available:

  • Apple Watch SE GPS + Cellular 4with Starlight Sport Band (S/M) - $233.99
  • Apple Watch SE GPS + Cellular with Starlight Sport Band (M/L) - $283.99
  • Apple Watch SE GPS + Cellular with Storm Blue Sport Band (S/M) - $283.99
  • Apple Watch SE GPS + Cellular with Storm Blue Sport Band (M/L) - $283.99
  • Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) with Midnight Sport Band (S/M) - $169.99
  • Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) with Starlight Sport Band (S/M) - $199.99
  • Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) GPS + Cellular with Starlight Sport Band (S/M) - $219.99
  • Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) GPS + Cellular with Starlight Sport Band (M/L) - $249.99
  • Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) GPS + Cellular with Storm Blue Sport Band (M/L) - $249.99
  • Apple Watch Series 9 with Starlight Sport Band (M/L) - $388

When it comes to the October 2024 Amazon Prime Day MacBook sale options, only two laptops are available. One is the 13-inch Laptop with M3 chip with 8GB RAM and 256GB of storage. That is $849, rather than $1,099, during the promotion. The other is the 15-inch Laptop with M3 chip variant that has 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. That comes in at $1,044, rather than $1,299.

Only two iPads are showing up during the Amazon Prime Day sale. However, there are different discounts depending on the options you select. Here's the list of them:

  • Apple 10.2-inch iPad (2021) WiFi model with 64GB storage and AppleCare+ (2 Years) - $258
  • Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation) WiFi model with 64GB storage and no AppleCare+ - $349.99
  • Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation) WiFi model with 256GB storage and no AppleCare+ - $499.99
  • Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation) WiFi + Cellular model with 64GB storage and no AppleCare+ - $499.99
  • Apple iPad Mini (6th Generation) WiFi + Cellular model with 256GB storage and no AppleCare+ - $649.99

As far as headphones go, two offers appeared. One is a set of the AirPods Pro 2, which is $168.99 during the sale event. Those typically cost $249. The other is the pair of AirPods Max wireless over-ear headphones for $438.99, rather than $608. However, to get that deal you must also get the option with two years of AppleCare+.

The Amazon Prime Day sales will run October 8-9, 2024.

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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 1:30 PM
    

Dredge Mobile horror fishing game

A mobile version of the horror fishing game Dredge will be coming soon, as confirmed by developers Black Salt Games. The game will be coming to Apple devices and Google Play on December 18, 2024.

The mobile version of Dredge will contain all the features of the base game on other platforms. There has also been built around a new touch control interface, although there is support for external controllers. All the DLC expansions (The Pale Reach, The Iron Rig, The Blackstone Key) will also be made available, although they will need to be purchased separately. The mobile version will be available from both the Apple App Store and Google Play for Android devices.

In addition to the mobile version, Dredge will also be made available for MacOS. According to the developer FAQ, this will function exactly like the standard PC version, but with added iOS crossplay features. Apple users can purchase either the Mac or iOS version and have access to both, and a cross-save function will allow players to switch between devices to continue their game. These crossplay features will not apply to other versions of the game.

A demo of the horror fishing game will be made available for Apple users, although there's no mention of this for Android users. Dredge can be pre-ordered now for Apple devices, while Google Play pre-registration will be available in the coming weeks.

Dredge will release for mobile devices on December 18, 2024. It is currently available for PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.

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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 1:00 PM
    

Donut Earring, Innocent Gwiber Mount in FFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove in October

The recurring FFXIV Moogle Treasure Trove event is back, and there will be a Donut Earrings cosmetic, Innocent Gwiber mount, and other items you can trade Irregular Tomestones for during the MMORPG's event when it starts on October 15, 2024. As this is expected to run until patch 7.1 drops, you'll have until the middle of November 2024 to earn everything.

Square Enix already opened the special site for Moogle Treasure Trove: The Hunt for Goetia, the October 2024 version of the FFXIV staple. As usual, you'll be taking part in challenges and completing objectives to get Irregular Tomestones, which you then take to Itinerant Moogles to swap for rewards. While the event ends when 7.1 arrives, you can still turn in the Irregular Tomestones for the bonuses from this event until 7.2. The Moogles will be at Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:9.4, Y:11.6), New Gridania (X:12.4, Y:12.1), and Ul'dah, Steps of Nald (X:9.6, Y:9.1). 

The Mogpendium will list all of the challenges and objectives you can accomplish for Irregular Tomestones in FFXIV. The Standard Objectives net you Irregular Tomestones from GATEs, ocean fishing, and Duty Finder activities like Alliance Raids and Raids. The Weekly Objectives happen once per week, with new ones shared on Tuesdays until patch 7.1 appears. Likewise, the Minimog Challenges only appear once per week, with the new one showing up each Tuesday too. Finally, there will be a single Ultimog Challenge you can do between the start of the event on October 15, 2024, and the end of it when 7.1 maintenance starts.

There are 55 possible rewards we can get from the October 2024 Moogle Treasure Trove: The Hunt for Goetia in FFXIV, with the Donut Earring and Innocent Gwiber Trumpet for the mount being among the most expensive to earn. Here is a list of some of the more notable items we can acquire by participating.

  • Donut Earrings - 100 Irregular Tomestones
  • Alte Roite Prism for mount - 50 Irregular Tomestones
  • Ballroom Etiquette: Dark Entreaty emote - 50 Irregular Tomestones
  • Ballroom Etiquette: Ideal Gossip emote - 50 Irregular Tomestones
  • Great Serpent of Ringa ring - 50 Irregular Tomestones
  • Hades Barding for Chocobo - 50 Irregular Tomestones
  • Innocent Gwiber Trumpet for mount - 50 Irregular Tomestones
  • Modern Aethestics: Early to Rise for hairstyle - 50 Irregular Tomestones
  • "Twice Striken" Orchestrion Roll - 50 Irregular Tomestones
  • Casual Attire Coffer with full Casual Attire clothing set - 30 Irregular Tomestones
  • Drake Horn for Cavalry Drake mount - 30 Irregular Tomestones
  • Euphonious Kamuy Fife for mount - 30 Irregular Tomestones
  • Laurel Goobbue Horn for mount - 30 Irregular Tomestones
  • Lunar Kamuy Fife for mount - 30 Irregular Tomestones
  • Towels tabletop furnishing - 30 Irregular Tomestones
  • Garden Tool Shelf outdoor furnishing - 20 Irregular Tomestones
  • Glade Gazebo outdoor furnishing - 20 Irregular Tomestones
  • Heavenly Ornamental Array wall-mounted furnishing - 20 Irregular Tomestones
  • Mogbureau table furnishing - 20 Irregular Tomestones
  • Qiqirn Shelf table furnishing - 20 Irregular Tomestones
  • Wind-up Amalj'aa minion - 15 Irregular Tomestones

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and theMoogle Treasure Trove: The Hunt for Goetia event will run in FFXIV from October 15, 2024 until patch 7.1.

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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:30 PM
    

Red Dead Redemption PC

Red Dead Redemption is finally getting a PC release, as announced by Rockstar. Both the base game and the Undead Nightmare expansion will be coming to Steam, Epic and Rockstar's own storefront on October 29, 2024.

Rockstar confirmed the official PC version of Red Dead Redemption is on the way via the company's website. The port will be handled by Double Eleven, who previously handled the PS4 and Switch ports of the game. New features added for the PC version include native 4K resolution, support for ultrawide monitors and keyboard and mouse controls.

Here's the trailer revealing it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnvc6uC6xZE

As well as the base game, the PC port will come bundled with Undead Nightmare. This was the non-canon standalone expansion to the game that saw John Marston face off against zombie hordes.

A possible PC release for the game was leaked earlier this year, when we saw the description of the PS4 version briefly changed to mention PC-specific features. While the description was quickly changed back to its original wording, screenshots were widely circulated. Up until now, the game has been exclusively available on consoles, from its original PS3 and Xbox 360 release up to more modern ports.

Red Dead Redemption is set to release on PC on October 29, 2024. It is also currently available on PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Nintendo Switch.

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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:00 PM
    

Flare Nuinui Quest coming to PC Steam

Indie developer sulpx will release the Hololive-themed platformer action game Flare Nuinui Quest on Steam. People will be able to get the game on the PC gaming platform on October 24, 2024.

Flare Nuinui Quest is a platformer action game with pixel art graphics and 8-bit music. As the title suggests, the Japanese Hololive Vtuber Shiranui Flare is the main star and playable character of this game. The player can also encounter other Hololive Vtubers like Sakura Miko and Gawr Gura as enemy bosses.

sulpx will add more content to the Steam version of Flare Nuinui Quest. The developer will bring in Usada Pekora and Houshou Marine as new playable characters. Each of them will also have their own campaign quest.

sulpx's announcement tweet of the Steam release date also includes a trailer for the game:

https://twitter.com/sulpx/status/1843495796840509669

The game originally appeared on itch.io. People can immediately download the game for free on the website. However, sulpx will take it down once the Steam release has gone live. The Steam version will be available under Cover's holo indie brand, which has also helped release titles like Holo Pop and Hololive Treasure Mountain.

Flare Nuinui Quest will be available on the PC gaming platform Steam on October 24, 2024.

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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:30 AM
    

Board Games Based on Video Games on Sale for Amazon Prime Day

As is common during Amazon Prime Day sales, there are board games deals that are part of the event on October 8-9, 2024, and many of them are ones based on video games. Given the nature of the promotion though, some are rotating and only available at certain times throughout the day. Some are only for Prime members, while other of the drops are available to everyone.

The majority of the sales on board games based on video games available during Amazon Prime Day at the moment are heavier ones. This means that they have some pretty intense mechanics, sessions could a minimum of an hour, and it could take a few playthroughs to really grasp everything. This also means they're typically more expensive and can cost $50-100 when they aren't on sale.

Here is a list of some of the more notable board games reduced at Amazon right now:

There are also some of these board games based on video games Amazon Prime Day deals that involve sales on titles meant for younger audiences. For example, a number of Pokemon and Super Mario-themed ones are present. 

Here's what you can pick up:

  • Hasbro Jenga: Super Mario Edition - $18.49
  • Hasbro The Game of Life: Super Mario Edition - $22.99
  • Monopoly Junior Super Mario Edition - $18.49
  • Pokemon Trainer Guess Legacy Edition - $20
  • Ravensburger Minecraft Builders & Biomes - $24.49
  • Ravensburger Pokemon Labyrinth - $14.99
  • Ravensburger Super Mario Labyrinth - $20.99

The latest Amazon Prime Day sale runs October 8-9, 2024. 

Image via CMON 

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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 11:00 AM
    

Long haired Rei Ayanami Pop Up Parade figure getting restocked in April 2025

Good Smile Company will restock its Pop Up Parade figure of the long-haired Rei Ayanami from Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time. The company has opened pre-orders for the figure's new batch on its Japanese international web store. People worldwide can place orders for the figure at ¥4,800 (~$32.40).

As with every other figure in the Pop Up Parade lineup, this figure will be static without any movable parts. This non-scale figure will have a total height of around 17 cm (~6.69 inches).

Here are the sample images for the figure:

Good Smile Company originally revealed the figure in March 2022 with a release window in August 2022. The revelation back then was in close proximity to the movie's release in 2021. More companies have since revealed their own versions of the long-haired Rei Ayanami figure, such as Aniplex in April 2023 and Sega's S-Fire brand in July 2024.

The pre-order period for the new batch of the Pop Up Parade figure of the long-haired version of Rei Ayanami from Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time will close on November 6, 2024. Good Smile Company will formally restock and ship the figure in April 2025.

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Siliconera Tuesday, October 8, 2024 10:30 AM
    

resident evil 2 remake iphone ipad mac

Capcom announced that Resident Evil 2 Remake will appear on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac in 2024. Pre-registrations are open, and it should come out on December 31, 2024.

You'll be able to play Resident Evil 2 Remake on all iPhones newer than the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPhone 16. If your iPad or Mac has an M1 chip (or newer), you'll be able to play it too. Since it'll be on your Apple ID account, you'll be able to play it on all devices. If you're not sure about playing it on your iPhone or iPad, the beginning segment of the game will be available for free to test out.

When playing Resident Evil 2 Remake on the iPhone or iPad, you'll use touch controls on the screen to control Leon, Claire, Ada, or Sherry. You can connect your Bluetooth controller as well, if you have one. For those who find it difficult to play on the touch screen, there are options to turn on automatic shooting.

Resident Evil 2 Remake came out in 2019 and is the remake of the 1998 game Resident Evil 2. Though it's a sequel to the first one, you don't need to play it to understand the story. The second game focuses on Leon and Claire's experience in the Raccoon City zombie apocalypse, and only has brief mentions of the events of the first game. There are two protagonists to choose from, meaning two routes to take through the destroyed city. The remake was critically acclaimed and very popular. Not only did it outsell the original, it is the best-selling Resident Evil game.

Resident Evil 2 is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and Xbox One. The iPhone, iPad, and Mac version of Resident Evil 2 Remake should come out on December 31, 2024.

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TGN – Tabletop Gaming News Tuesday, October 8, 2024 5:56 PM
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A trailer was also released.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, October 8, 2024 3:03 PM
    

A PC trailer was also released.

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LittleBigPlanet3 first launched on November 18, 2014 for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3.

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The game has also been played for over 24 million hours.

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     It is true that being from Louisiana, I have a soft spot for my Empereur. All I'm saying is if you losers had gone along with the French as allies after the Revolution instead of running right back to perfidious Albion, we could be drinking wine and eating lots of butter instead of "Protestant work […]

Gaming on PC Tuesday, October 8, 2024 12:10 PM
     Rockstar has just revealed that the original Red Dead Redemption, alongside its Undead Nightmare expansion, is coming to PC on October 29th. Read more after the jump.

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     Consumer Softproducts announced today that their next title, FPS/Mecha hybrid Psycho Patrol R, will be released on Steam Early Access on March 31, 2025. Read more after the jump.