GamersHeroes Friday, October 11, 2024 3:34 PM Art the Clown is entering the world of video games with the release of Relevo and Selecta Play's bloody retro fighting beat-em-up Terrifier: The ARTCade Game. The post Terrifier: The ARTcade Game Coming in 2025 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Friday, October 11, 2024 5:10 PM  Metaphor: ReFantazio and Dragon Ball Z: Sparking Zero are out this week, so many of you are probably set for video games to play this weekend (and beyond). But if you're not a fan of social sim RPGs or Dragon Ball, you might be lacking a piping hot new release to play with your precious downtime. Not to worry, we've… |
Kotaku Friday, October 11, 2024 5:00 PM  First announced years ago, the ability to begin streaming games you own on Xbox but that aren't part of Game Pass will go into testing for insiders beginning in November. It'll add another meaningful perk to the Netflix-like subscription program, letting players stream games like Baldur's Gate III and Elden Ring that… |
Kotaku Friday, October 11, 2024 4:45 PM  Keep Driving is a newly revealed indie game that looks to provide a chill RPG experience about driving across the country in the early 2000s in your beat-up and crappy first car. And I'm here for it. |
Kotaku Friday, October 11, 2024 2:40 PM  Netflix just dropped its Tomb Raider animated series, The Legend of Lara Croft, for everyone to enjoy. If you've already marathoned all eight episodes of the show and are craving more treasure hunting goodness, then good news, there are a lot of Tomb Raider games to play. Even better news, the entire franchise is on… |
PCGamesN Friday, October 11, 2024 7:17 PM  For the first time ever, Bungie has put on a world's first race for a new Destiny 2 dungeon. Usually, races are reserved only for raids - which are meant to be the space shooter's toughest gauntlets - but with the new Vesper's Host dungeon, it's breaking tradition. The new dungeon also seems to be one of the most challenging Bungie has ever released, as its world first completion time is longer than several raids. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 The Final Shape review, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Friday, October 11, 2024 6:53 PM  I could never hack it as a detective but I like to think my sleuthing skills have been somewhat honed through years of playing puzzle and adventure games. The true test for these faculties, other than titles like Discworld Noir or Return of the Obra Dinn, is The Case of the Golden Idol. Two years after launch and ahead of its sequel's release this detective sim has been spruced up with a brand new free upgrade that makes it much smoother to play. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best adventure games, Best story games, Best puzzle games |
PCGamesN Friday, October 11, 2024 5:54 PM  There's something that remains utterly beguiling about a good Metroidvania. That slow unlocking of new abilities, the map becoming open to you in surprising ways, and the feeling of exploration all make them compelling games, many years after the original Metroid and Castlevania games first appeared on the scene. New platformer Awaken Astral Blade looks set to expand the roster of brilliant Metroidvanias like Hollow Knight, Cave Story, or Blasphemous, and you can try it out for free ahead of its launch. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best anime games, Best platform games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Friday, October 11, 2024 4:41 PM  After three years of support and new content, the time is almost nigh for New World's ambitious reboot. New World Aeternum bundles up all of the game's content, adds new features like PvP zones, and expands the game's reach into the console market, giving it a second shot at MMO glory. Ahead of this milestone moment for the game, the New World Aeternum release times have been revealed. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: New World server list, Best MMORPGs, New World review |
PCGamesN Friday, October 11, 2024 9:39 PM  How do you clear the Vesper's Host dungeon in Destiny 2? Bungie has introduced contest mode for a dungeon for the first time in the franchise's history. Contest mode, for the uninitiated, is a 48-hour window where the difficulty is ramped up and extra clearance conditions are implemented. Previously, Destiny only did this with its multi-stage raid encounters, for fireteams of six. This time around, it's the new dungeon's turn, so grab two friends and jump in. Destiny 2's newest dungeon takes place in a somewhat familiar location. If you've ever cleared the Deep Stone Crypt, you'll recognize a lot of the mechanics on offer here, only this time they're mutated in the space game. There are three main encounters, and this Destiny 2 Vesper's Host guide is a work in progress as we try to clear during contest mode and grab the relevant screenshots and video footage to help you achieve the same. Continue reading Destiny 2 Vesper's Host dungeon walkthrough MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 The Final Shape review, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Friday, October 11, 2024 2:19 PM  Some monarchs are content to lounge around, quaffing ale while shouting for more pheasants to be roasted. In Thronefall you play as a ruler that doesn't have the luxury of resting, as by day you'll be building defenses and exploring the world, and by night you'll be fighting off waves of bloodthirsty foes. Thronefall has already made some considerable waves while in early access but if you've been waiting for its full release to jump in, your time is now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best tower defense games, Best city building games |
PCGamesN Friday, October 11, 2024 2:22 PM  Extraction games are all the rage at the moment - it appears battle royales have now fully passed the 'multiplayer game trend' baton over now. Existing stalwarts like Hunt Showdown and Escape From Tarkov are now staring at a swathe of new challengers, and it seems like there are new reveals, updates, betas, and launches occurring on a weekly basis right now. However, according to the Steam wishlist charts at least, it's Team Jade's Delta Force that is leading the chasing pack - in fact, the milsim FPS has now been wishlisted over 2.1 million times. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best upcoming PC games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Friday, October 11, 2024 2:01 PM  The Lenovo Legion Go price has been steadily falling in recent months in the wake of building pressure from rivals such as the Steam Deck OLED and Asus ROG Ally X. However, with rumors of a new Legion Go 2 in the works, the price of the gaming handheld has just plummeted on Amazon, dropping from $699.99 to just $529.99. As one of the best handheld gaming PC options available, Lenovo's first gaming handheld has long been a tempting option, with its detachable controllers, large 8.8-inch screen, and powerful AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme CPU. However, its impressive hardware has always meant it has demanded a particularly high price. With today's savings, though, it becomes an absolute bargain. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, October 11, 2024 2:52 PM  Have you ever wanted to drop everything, unplug, and step away from it all to a simple life in a remote, rural village? As our world grows ever closer to the likes of Cyberpunk 2077, games that strip it all back to the basics - from 2024 megahit Manor Lords to the evergreen pastures of Stardew Valley - can feel increasingly appealing. One such quietly beloved offering is Medival Dynasty, which blends survival crafting with RPG and city building elements. Already recommended on Steam by 90% of its players, developer Render Cube has just unveiled its next update which includes new town customization and the ability to marry other players. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC games, Best RPG games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, October 11, 2024 5:58 PM  Tomb Raider 1-3 got the remaster treatment earlier this year, and surprise surprise, now Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered is on the way. That'll include Angel Of Darkness, of course, the entry of the sexology that could most obviously benefit from some TLC. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, October 11, 2024 5:30 PM  Steam now shows customers a message to let them know that they're buying a license when making a purchase through the storefront, rather than any outright ownership. The change has been implemented internationally in response to new California legislation due to take effect next year. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, October 11, 2024 5:08 PM Football Manager 2025 has been delayed until March 2025, to avoid "compromising our usual standards"  I was a few days late with the news when I wrote last week that Football Manager 2025 had confirmed its release date for this November. Now I know that I shouldn't have bothered: Sports Interactive have now delayed FM2025 until March 2025. |
Siliconera Friday, October 11, 2024 9:00 PM
The Genshin Impact Minini collaboration will appear as a pop-up shop in Japan from October 18 to November 3, 2024. You'll be able to find the store at Line Friends Square Shibuya.
The Minini collaboration first started in July 2024, featuring Inazuman characters and Paimon. At the time, it was only a cafe in Japan, with a plethora of dishes and drinks based off the characters in question. Characters that are part of this collaboration are: Paimon, Ayato, Kokomi, Ayaka, Yoimiya, Raiden Shogun, Kazuha, and Taroumaru. For some reason, Taroumaru the dog was part of this collaboration and not Gorou or Thoma.
Depending on how much money you spend per transaction, you can get a prize. At 1100 JPY, you can get a random shopping bag. At 5500 JPY, you can get a Paimon fan. Finally, at 11000 JPY, you can get a card featuring both the official splash art and the Minini version of a character. You can check out all the merchandise on the official website, but goods include miniature figures, a water dome, umbrellas, a Kaedehara Kazuha hand fan, and t-shirts. These are all items that were in the Minini pop-up shop back when it was in Korea. You can check out the available goods via the official website.
Genshin Impact is available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Friday, October 11, 2024 8:00 PM
A new web comic for hololive Alternative will appear on Manga Up from October 19, 2024. It'll feature Akai Haato, Tsunomaki Watame, Shiranui Flare, and Shirogane Noel cooking food in another world.
The full title of the manga is Holoearth Days! A Tale Side:W Westa de Cooking - Recipe of Happiness. On the cover art, we can see the four main hololive girls who'll star in it as they have a picnic. While the food generally looks like stuff we would eat in real life, there are worms or something popping out of the hamburger Haato's holding, and the juice is a light purple color.
As for the plot, it follows Akai Haato, who gets isekai-ed from the shock of eating her own cooking. When she wakes up in the new world, she meets shepherd Tsunomaki Watame, cafe poster girl Shiranui Flare, and leader of the knights Shirogane Noel. This will be a comedic series focusing on the four girls cooking and spreading smiles.
This will be on a monthly release schedule from October 19, 2024. You'll be able to read it on the third Saturday of every month after that. As well, the prologue of the hololive Alternative manga will appear on the official X (formerly known as Twitter) account some time in the near future.
Holoearth Days! A Tale Side:W Westa de Cooking - Recipe of Happiness will appear on Manga Up from October 19, 2024. New chapters will appear on the third Saturday of every month.
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Siliconera Friday, October 11, 2024 7:00 PM
Bandai Spirits is displaying its new Pokemon plastic models of Psyduck, Meowscarada, and Ceruledge. The three of them will come out in early 2025.
The first Pokemon to come out will be Psyduck in January 2025. Then, a month later, you'll be able to purchase Meowscarada. Finally, in March 2025, Ceruledge will come out. As plastic models, you'll be able to pose them in any way you want when you display them later. All three of them will be on display at the Bandai Spirits booth at the All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2024. If you want to visit the show to check out the Pokemon plastic models or some other toys, you can go on October 12 and 13, 2024. It costs 1200 JPY ($8.05) for a ticket and it's at the Tokyo Big Sight.
Bandai Spirits had already showed off pictures and opened up pre-orders of some of these plastic models. For example, we saw the finished version of Meowscarada in August 2024. This show will give people the chance to see the thing in person so that they can decide if they want it or not, or to become more excited for their order. As well, not everyone is up to date on these news, so they might not know about the upcoming models.
The Psyduck, Meowscarada, and Ceruledge plastic models will come out in early 2025. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the latest mainline entries in Pokemon, are available for the Nintendo Switch.
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Siliconera Friday, October 11, 2024 5:30 PM
Good Smile Company announced a new model kit of Thanatos from Persona 3 Reload. The new model kit is part of the Plamatea series of articulated plastic models and belongs to the Good Mecha Smile brand.
As of right now, Good Smile Company has only shown an unpainted grey prototype of the Persona 3 Reload plastic model of the Persona Thanatos. There is no announced release date nor window, and the company hasn't given a price range either. The plastic model is holding the Persona's signature blade and is seen supported by a transparent base.
The Persona also includes a series of thin metallic chains that connect the various coffins floating over the persona, which also seem to be supported by thin plastic parts. Additionally, another photo of the prototype was shown with the coffins and coat parts being fully articulable. New information about the plastic model will appear in the future.
You can check out the prototype of the Thanatos plastic model from Persona 3 Reload here:
The new Persona 3 Reload model kit of Thanatos is currently in development by Good Smile Company. There is currently no price nor release date announced for the new plastic model.
Persona 3 Reload is now available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Friday, October 11, 2024 5:00 PM
In a recent interview, Discord messaging app co-founder Stanislav Vishnevskiy said that he created the app because he wanted to voice chat and and hang out with friends while playing FFXI. He also shared his thoughts on FFXIV. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
When asked about how Discord came to be in the first place, Stanislav said that when he was in school, he was really into FFXI and was already working on a prototype version of what would eventually become Discord, an app that he could use to talk to friends while playing the game. It wasn't until he met co-founder Jason Citron when he started working at GREE that both started to develop the app.
Stanislav also said that he is an avid FFXIV player and took a week off from work when the recent Dawntrail expansion released. When asked how long he's been playing, he said that he has been playing since 1.0 version and he has the legacy mark tattoo to prove it. He added that most of his jobs are up to level 100, his main used to be a Machinist but has recently changed to Pictomancer. Meanwhile, for FFXI the Discord creator said that he has been playing it for about 10 years.
Final Fantasy XI is available on PCs. The game often receives content updates, with a recently released update that appeared on September 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, October 11, 2024 4:30 PM
In a recent Famitsu interview with Metaphor: ReFantazio Director Katsura Hashino and Slitterhead Director Keiichiro Toyama, the Atlus game developer confirmed that he is already working on the next project after Metaphor: ReFantazio. However, there are no hints about what it could be. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
The developer didn't give any details on what his next project will be, but Hashino confirmed that he has already moved on to a new game within Atlus. When asked about his next project, he said that he doesn't really think about how he personally feels about what to do next. Instead, he noted he looks at Atlus as a whole and thinks about what could be the best project for the team to create. If the players are ultimately happy with it, then the company will also be pleased with the result.
When Keiichiro Toyama asked him about Studio Zero being created to develop Metaphor: ReFantazio, Hashino responded that he doesn't see the studio as just designed for that purpose and separate from the rest of Atlus. Instead, he claimed he sees it as a place to create new initiatives. Hashino also added that Studio Zero will continue to operate after the release of Metaphor: ReFantazio, and he expects the team to take on new challenges after the latest title.
Metaphor: ReFantazio is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC worldwide.
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Siliconera Friday, October 11, 2024 4:00 PM
Bandai Spirits has revealed its showcase lineup for the upcoming All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2024. The company will show various model kits ranging from RG (Real Grade) Gunpla to the 30 Minutes series.
The main highlights of the lineup will be the two RG Gunpla kits of the Shining Gundam—Domon Kasshu's starting Mobile Fighter in G Gundam—and the Sword Impulse Gundam Spec II from Gundam SEED Freedom. Bandai Spirits will also release more HG (High Grade) Gunpla kits based on Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance exclusively via Premium Bandai.
The company's showcase will not only consist of Gundam model kits. It will also show HG kits of the Scopedog Turbo Custom from Votoms and the Ashsaviour from Super Robot Wars: Original Generations. In addition, it will include a Figure-rise Standard Amplified kit of Obelisk the Tormentor from Yu-Gi-Oh and a 30 Minutes Sisters kit of Fuyuko Mayuzumi, one of the idols appearing in The Idolmaster: Shiny Colors.
Here is the complete list of model kits that Bandai Spirits will showcase at the Model & Hobby Show 2024:
The All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2024 will take place at Tokyo Big Sight on October 12-13, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, October 11, 2024 3:30 PM
Shift Up announced that the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE 2nd anniversary event and livestream are on the way, and as part of it teased some activities. The stream will be held on October 26, 2024, with people able to catch it on YouTube at 4am PT/7am ET/1pm CET, but a few other things were teased ahead of that presentation.
First, there's official art teasing the event. It is apparently called "A Human Fairy Tale Written Among the Stars." Rapi, Anis, Neon, and Modernia appear most prominently in the image. However, in the background we can also see characters like Emma, Eunhwa, Vesti, Dorothy, Rapunzel, Snow White, Laplace, Drake, and Maxwell. There is also a test event you can participate in to earn three Recruit Vouchers tied to this between October 11-21, 2024. People need to visit the official site and log in to earn those.
As for the livestream, there's a hint as to characters who will appear that also seem to suggest new possible versions of existing units that will appear as new, featured units after the update. Shifty is there as the host, as usual. However, it also seems that both Rapi and Anis will also appear. In the case of Anis, she has new accessories on her head instead of her usual hat.
Here's the embed for the NIKKE 2nd anniversary livestream, which also included the teaser images for the two characters appearing alongside Shifty.
The last two characters to show up in the game were Quency and Phantom. They were part of an event involving thieves.
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is available on PCs and mobile devices, and the 2nd anniversary livestream will be held at 4am PT/7am ET/1pm CET on October 26, 2024.
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Siliconera Friday, October 11, 2024 3:00 PM
While Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is a gacha game, it doesn't lock characters behind it. Rather, it functions in a similar way to Dissidia Final Fantasy: Opera Omnia, with equipment behind banners. In the case of FFVII Ever Crisis however, we also get different kinds of gear that include new abilities and different costumes for familiar characters. To learn more about those designs and possible future ones, Siliconera spoke with Producer Shoichi Ichikawa about the game.
Jenni Lada: When coming up with completely custom FFVII Ever Crisis gear for events and gacha banners, what does the process look like from concept costumes and pitches to final implementation?
Shoichi Ichikawa: First, we decide on the general motif/theme and create a few rough artworks.
Next, as we polish the rough artwork, we work with Tetsuya Nomura to narrow it down to one idea. It's not uncommon that in this phase, more new possibilities are born, such as the combination of some rough ideas to create a new one.
After all that's done, we create models based on the finalized version of the artwork.
When FFVII Ever Crisis crossover event gear comes up, such as with the FFIX and Monster Hunter costumes and weapons, how did you decide which characters would appear during the event?
Ichikawa: The most important factor with these crossover events is that our players enjoy the themed character and/or items. It's also important for our team to properly redesign and incorporate the key elements of our collaboration partner within Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis.
After Cid is added to the game, could we see him get a Freya-themed FFIX weapon or costume in FFVII Ever Crisis?
Ichikawa: Yes, please stay tuned!
Which other Final Fantasy games would you like to bring into FFVII Ever Crisis and, if another one of these crossovers would appear, what would be your dream character and costume pairings?
Ichikawa: I'm not able to say more about any future potential crossover events, as I don't want to get anyone's hopes up. That said, I'd love for everyone to stay tuned, as we will have some exciting announcements in the future!
How would you feel about a FFVII Ever Crisis art book that included the concept art for these additional character designs and costumes?
Ichikawa: I, for one, am most definitely interested.
We've released many pieces of gear up to this point, but in actuality, the number of rough artworks is probably three times higher than the approved/final pieces… So, I would love the opportunity to showcase our concepts to players someday.
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is available for PCs and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Friday, October 11, 2024 2:30 PM
Square Enix has opened pre-orders for the third volume of Xenogears Structure Arts model kits on its Japanese e-Store. The volume will contain 1/144 scale kits of three Gears, and it will cost 21,384 yen (~$143.43) to get all of them.
The Gears featured in this volume will be Fei Fong Wong's upgraded Gear Weltall-2, the alter ego Weltall-Id, and Ricardo "Rico" Banderas' Stier. Each Gear will also have its own stand and connector to enable non-standing poses.
The following sample images show how the new Gear model kits will look like when completed:
Square Enix is also restocking all of its prior Xenogears Structure Arts kits, which will be re-released on March 29, 2025. The first volume—which originally came out in March 2021—bundled the original Weltall with Elly's Vierge, Citan's Heimdal, and Bart's Brigandier. The second volume included Billy's Renmazuo, Emeralda's Crescens, and the Xenogears. Only Marie's Siebzehn is available for purchase on its own.
The new additions in the third volume mean that Square Enix will complete the model kit lineup with the starting Gears of all Xenogears party members (unless you count Chu-Chu, who can grow to a Gear size), as well as Fei's Gear upgrade line.
The third volume of Xenogears Structure Arts model kits will be available on July 26, 2025.
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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, October 11, 2024 3:34 PM A prologue demo is available now. The post Metaphor: ReFantazio Has Already Sold One Million Copies appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, October 11, 2024 3:24 PM A trailer was also released. The post Detective RPG XXX NIGHTSHIFT Announced For PC appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, October 11, 2024 3:09 PM An announcement trailer was also released. The post Tomb Raider IV-V-VI Remastered Announced for PC and Consoles appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, October 11, 2024 2:52 PM Announced on Twitter. The post The Tomb Raider Series Has Surpassed 100 Million Units Sold Worldwide appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |