GamersHeroes Thursday, October 17, 2024 2:37 PM The swashbuckling naval combat of Ryu ga Gotoku Studio and SEGA's Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii took the spotlight at the Xbox Partner Showcase earlier today. The post Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Naval Combat Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, October 17, 2024 5:00 PM  Parasite and Snowpiercer director Bong Joon-ho tapped Twilight heartthrob turned serious actor Robert Pattinson to star in his upcoming sci-fi movie Mickey 17 about a guy who gets cloned and killed a bunch in outer space. And Pattinson apparently experimented with some very funky voices for two of the clones, and Bong… |
Kotaku Thursday, October 17, 2024 4:10 PM  Halloween is here and while you may enjoy this holiday, you might not be as into scary horror games as others. You aren't alone! Horror games can be incredibly intense, even for those who love a good scary movie. But maybe you still want to enjoy some games on Halloween, just without all the jump scares. |
Kotaku Thursday, October 17, 2024 4:05 PM  Sony's God of War TV show currently in-development at Amazon is reportedly getting a reboot two years after it was first announced. The adaptation has lost its showrunner and head producer as the companies reportedly look to take the existing scripts in a different creative direction. |
Kotaku Thursday, October 17, 2024 3:30 PM  If you look at the calendar you might notice that it isn't Halloween yet. It most certainly isn't Thanksgiving, and we aren't close to the winter season. But that hasn't stopped the Pokémon Center store from stocking up ahead of time on a bunch of items themed to the end of year celebrations. Just pursuing the catalog… |
Kotaku Thursday, October 17, 2024 2:40 PM  Today, Xbox hosted a partner showcase featuring over a dozen new trailers for a variety of third-party, non-Xbox-published video games. The event was only about 25 minutes long, so we admittedly didn't expect much from the shorter third-party showcase, but we were pleasantly surprised with some new game reveals and… |
Kotaku Thursday, October 17, 2024 2:30 PM  If you spent any amount of time playing the original Frostpunk, then you'll know it and its sequel are unforgiving survival city-building strategy games, where every choice makes a difference in the long run. If you don't optimize your city layout, choose the correct research, or top up supplies frequently, your run… |
Kotaku Thursday, October 17, 2024 2:25 PM  A good scary game is often a thrilling experience. And if you are currently a Game Pass subscriber and in the mood to play something terrifying, creepy, or just downright spooky, you already have access to some fantastic horror games for no additional cost. This is nice, because the only thing scarier than deadly… |
Kotaku Thursday, October 17, 2024 2:10 PM  Whether you're fighting bugs or bots, you need the right tools for the job. As Helldivers 2 finishes its 60-day roadmap and releases the new patch, there's no better time to visit Super Earth's armories and take your pick of the litter. |
Kotaku Thursday, October 17, 2024 2:05 PM  Remedy Entertainment's first multiplayer game is called FBC: Firebreak and it takes player back to the world of Control, the critically-acclaimed 2019 paranormal metroidvania. The co-op PVE shooter looks like a horror-filled funhouse, but the Alan Wake 2 studio is keeping its underlying story and deeper mysteries… |
PCGamesN Thursday, October 17, 2024 7:04 PM  I remember earlier in the year being hooked by a reveal trailer for Polaris, one of the many upcoming extraction shooter games that have been announced in recent months. Well, the time has come for players to get their hands on it during Steam Next Fest and give its chaotic yet stylish co-op action a try. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Upcoming PC games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Thursday, October 17, 2024 6:53 PM  One aspect of an MMO that's pretty much unique to the genre is the raid. Grabbing a huge number of players together all with one goal in mind is something that doesn't really exist elsewhere in gaming. That's something that upcoming co-op roguelike 33 Immortals is looking to fix, splicing a little MMO into its DNA. While it was originally scheduled to enter early access in 2024, that's now been pushed back - but there's still a chance for you to play it soon. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best co-op games, Best MMORPGs |
PCGamesN Thursday, October 17, 2024 6:06 PM  The countdown to launch for Black Ops 6 is in the final stretch now, and before COD fans dive into what will hopefully be one of the strongest entries we've had in the series for some time, Treyarch has revealed a pleasant surprise for Zombies fans. After suffering from some criticism following its debut at COD Next in the summer, the Liberty Falls map has had a facelift in order to be the haunting battleground that the mode deserves. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 release date, Best FPS games, Best Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Thursday, October 17, 2024 4:45 PM  Starfield Shattered Space promised to usher in a new phase for Bethesda's beleaguered space RPG. It was to be a moment to reflect on everything the developer had learned since launch, showing real improvement in areas fans were unhappy about. For a while it looked like the dream was coming true as Starfield's player count shot back up - not to the highs it launched to, but nearly enough to threaten Skyrim's numbers. That threat has now ended, as Starfield's player count on Steam has gone spiraling back down to Earth. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield mods, Best RPGs, Best space games |
PCGamesN Thursday, October 17, 2024 3:40 PM  Everyone loves an underdog, coming from behind to take the spotlight and become all it was promised to be. That's part of why Final Fantasy XIV's relaunch was so successful, because the bones of a great game were always there and in its second incarnation it managed to bring that greatness to the fore. On the other side, sometimes a relaunch fails, with the new version of a title disappearing without trace. In the case of New World Aeternum, however, it looks like its new, retooled version is carrying on in pretty much the same fashion as before, at least in the case of its Steam reviews. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best New World Aeternum builds, Best MMORPGs, Best New World Aeternum class |
PCGamesN Thursday, October 17, 2024 3:38 PM  Ancient or Imperial China is becoming an increasingly-popular setting for some brutal and breathtaking RPGs. Black Myth Wukong has already shown its hand to unprecedented success, and one of those following in its footsteps is Wuchang Fallen Feathers. This beautiful soulslike, set in China during the Ming Dynasty, has only shown flashes of potential up until now, but with its new gameplay trailer it's quickly become one to watch. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best soulslikes, Best action games |
PCGamesN Thursday, October 17, 2024 2:26 PM  When Remedy Entertainment revealed that it was making a multiplayer spinoff of Control, I had no idea what to expect. Well, thanks to a gameplay debut at the Xbox Partner Preview showcase, we finally know that it's going to be a three-player co-op FPS. It's called FBC Firebreak, and in classic Remedy fashion, it's pretty leftfield. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best FPS games, Best Game Pass games |
PCGamesN Thursday, October 17, 2024 2:18 PM  Thalassophobia is an unsurprisingly common fear among us humans, given how we're air breathers who at best can scrape the surface of our planet's seas. That's why Subnautica, with all its exploration of an alien planet's depths, is a compelling horror game as well as being a masterful survival sim. Now, it's time to brave the deeps all over again with the official reveal of Subnautica 2 - but at least you won't have to go alone. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best co-op games, Upcoming PC games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, October 17, 2024 3:05 PM  Alan Wake developers Remedy have announced their very first multiplayer game, a three-person co-op shooter set in the world of Control and thereby, the Remedy Connected Universe. Previously codenamed Condor, it's called FBC: Firebreak - and I am going to immediately recommend they shorten it to Firebreak, because that caps-into-colon combo is going to wind me up when I'm writing news posts at speed. While I'm throwing my weight around, let me also instantly rebut the pedants who are even now racing to leave a comment saying that, actually, Remedy did work on Smilegate's multiplayer shooter CrossfireX. Yes, they did, but only the single player bits. Anyway, Firebreak! Here's the announcement trailer. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, October 17, 2024 2:22 PM  Remedy have released the first proper in-game trailer for Alan Wake 2's second expansion, The Lake House. It's billed as even more of a horror experience than the base game, and takes place in a research facility run by the Lynchian ghostbuster organisation you may have encountered in Remedy's paranormal shooter Control. As such, the expansion forms a direct connection between the games, and may - read: definitely will - harbour a few clues about the story of the forthcoming Control 2. |
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Siliconera Thursday, October 17, 2024 8:00 PM
Hyte will be holding a launch party on November 2, 2024 to celebrate the release of its limited edition Honkai: Star Rail Silver Wolf case bundle. You'll be able to attend it at the Micro Center in Tustin, California.
An event is on Eventbrite for those who want to go. It'll start at 12:00 PM on November 2 and end at 6:00 PM of November 3. Doors will open at 11:30 AM, and the event itself is free for everyone. You'll be able to get prizes like bags and stickers, as well as some special boba drinks from Boba Street. The names of the drinks are from the game, so you'll be able to get Immortal's Delight and Startaro Bubble. Other activities include a scavenger hunt and meeting HoYoCreators.
The Silver Wolf Y70 bundle from Hyte is a limited edition collaboration with HoYoVerse's Honkai: Star Rail. On the PC tower, you'll see pictures of Silver Wolf, along with the Quantum symbol from the game. It'll also come with fan shrouds. Hyte also has pre-orders open for a desk mat and desk mat bundle, also featuring Silver Wolf. You can pre-order these via its website, and they'll ship out some time in Q4 2024.
Honkai: Star Rail is readily available on the PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Thursday, October 17, 2024 7:45 PM
I am never going to beat the allegations of being a Warcraft III-liker, or that I really, really like Arthas Menethil. (I write about him all of the time and how I am still, unfortunately, deep in the Warcraft III sauce.) Which is why I, personally, think that Blizzard Entertainment should roll out another wave of those sweet, sweet Warcraft III Frostmourne replicas that were produced in 2021. Would I have the money to drop on a $1,500 1:1 scale replica of the legendary blade? Absolutely not. I work in games, which means I make peanuts by comparison to almost anyone outside of this field. But I can dream about owning it.
You see, Frostmourne isn't just any sword. It was the ancient Runeblade wielded by the Lich King Ner'zhul, and after him Prince Arthas Menethil of Lordaeron. (I am going to ignore the additional lore about Frostmourne and it's origins added in through Shadowlands because it doesn't do much other than overcomplicate the mythology around a really cool sword, and sometimes things are better off left unexplained.) That probably means nothing to you unless if you've played Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, it's expansion The Frozen Throne, or World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King.
My original intention for this feature was to take pictures around my apartment and poorly Photoshop the sword in various places, such as in my kitchen, my bedroom, and above my desk, showcasing just how cool Frostmourne would look in these mundane, day-to-day spaces. But I realize that it isn't the wisest choice. I don't need people seeing what the inside of my apartment looks like. Not because it looks bad, but putting that information out on the internet isn't exactly smart. Especially for a gag.
So imagine, if you will, Frostmourne mounted above your very own desk; it's polished edge, glistening in the lamplight of your personal office. Or perhaps hanging beside your fridge, complimenting the eggshell white walls of an otherwise drab room. Or even in your bedroom! Not above your bed, but just somewhere on one of the four walls, hanging there, menacingly. It could be a neat conversation starter at the very least, as I've been told by friends who are truly encouraging to life my best life. (We're only here once, after all.) But I'm not entirely certain guests would be down to listen to a long schpeal about Warcraft lore, like I've often subjected you to. At least those that have frequently read my World of Warcraft features at Siliconera.
Perhaps that doesn't seem entirely cool to you, the reader. After all, we more than likely have different tastes when it comes to home decor. I prefer the moody atmosphere of forest green walls accentuated by dark wood trim accented with gold. Vintage furniture and chaise lounges accompanied by towering bookshelves. Picture frames of dull silver housing hand illustrated pomegranates and flowers. What I'm describing is Gothic, perhaps even a little Castlevania flavored. Would the Warcraft III Frostmourne replica fit in with this perfectly curated space that I've painstakingly took the time to assemble? More than likely not. Still, a man can dream.
Warcraft III is available for PC. World of Warcraft is also available for PC.
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Siliconera Thursday, October 17, 2024 7:30 PM
Among the Good Smile Company 2024 New York Comic Con figure reveals was one anime announcement for a My Deer Friend Nokotan Nendoroid of Noko Shikanoko. Due to how early it is in development, only concept art for the character appeared on social media and at the event.
It seems like the Noko Shikanoko Nendoroid will feature the My Deer Friend Nokotan character in her school uniform. The preliminary art also featured her making her traditional peace signs she uses in official art for the series, suggesting those will appear as additional parts. In the series, she is able to detach her antlers at will. However, it is unknown if those will be removable when the figure releases.
Here's a closer look at the announcement and the full concept art for the character:
Since the anime series' release and popularity, we've seen it come up quite frequently. There was a Deermobile driving around in Japan to promote the series. There was also a special music video based on the show.
The My Deer Friend Nokotan anime is available to watch via Crunchyroll and Amazon, and there's no release window for the Noko Shikanoko Nendoroid yet. The manga is handled by Seven Seas outside Japan.
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Siliconera Thursday, October 17, 2024 7:00 PM
Casetify has announced the release of its One Piece Devil Fruit Collection in celebration of the anime's 25th anniversary. The collection, set to launch globally on October 23, 2024, includes limited-edition phone cases and tech accessories inspired by One Piece's iconic Devil Fruits.
The featured items in the One Piece x Casetify Devil Fruit Collection include phone cases and accessories inspired by the Gum-Gum Fruit, Flame-Flame Fruit, and Op-Op Fruit. In addition to these, the collection offers a grip stand designed after the Thousand Sunny, the Straw Hat Pirates' ship. Prices for smartphone cases start at ¥6,050 (approximately $40 USD), with tech accessories beginning at ¥5,280 (or roughly $35 USD), both including tax.
This follows the ongoing One Piece collaboration with MOS Burger in Japan, where customers can get exclusive One Piece toys with their kids' meals such as a Luffy craftwork set, Straw Hat Pirates cutlery, and a slap bracelet.
The One Piece x Casetify Devil Fruit Collection, featuring limited-edition phone cases and tech accessories, launches globally on October 23, 2024. One Piece is available on streaming services like Crunchyroll. The english edition of the manga is licensed by Viz Media.
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Siliconera Thursday, October 17, 2024 6:30 PM
Sanrio and Sunblink announced that there is now a Hello Kitty 50th anniversary event in-game that involves popping bubbles, collecting bows, finding Collectible Cards, and taking part in a new quest. While some of these are limited time activities only available until November 15, 2024, the new quest will be around even after the event ends.
The temporary activities are designed to provide chances to get new furniture, clothing, and accessories. The Collectible Card sets appear across the islands throughout the event. Getting all 50 gets you a 50th Gala Outfit. The popping bubble activities are tied to new event recipes like 50th Anniversary Cake and 50th Anniversary Latte. If you find bows based on Hello Kitty's, you can trade them in at the Resort Hub station to get new decorations and accessories. Themed furniture and outfits also appear.
As for the quest, it unlocks as you progress through the campaign. The goal is to prepare a birthday party for Hello Kitty, to tie in with her anniversary. Once you finish the event, you'll gain access to the attic in My Melody's shop.
Here's the trailer for the Hello Kitty Island Adventure 50th anniversary festivities:
In the meantime, there's also another event to consider. The Halloween-themed Spooky Celebration is live. We can participate in its activities until November 4, 2024.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is available on Apple devices via Apple Arcade, and the 50th anniversary event is available until November 15, 2024. The Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC versions launch in 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, October 17, 2024 6:00 PM
Fans of Fate/Grand Order, Fate/KOHA-ACE, and Fate/type Redline's Archer Servant version of the Sengoku era warlord Oda Nobunaga can now pre-order her Nendoroid from the Good Smile Company. The Nendoroid joins an assortment of Good Smile Company Fate/Grand Order merch and features a couple of accessories.
The Oda Nobunaga Nendoroid comes with three different face plates: one with a smile, one for battle, and one as a shocked, comedic expression from the games and comics. In addition, she comes with a sword and sheathe, and the flintlock rifle, as well as pieces to create different poses with the gun and sword, unsheathed or sheathed.
You can take a look at the F/GO Archer Oda Nobunaga Nendoroid below:
The Nobunaga Nendoroid will run buyers ￥7,800 or roughly $51 on the Good Smile official site, and $51.99 for customers in America. Pre-orders will run from October 17 to November 27, 2024. Customers buying from the Japanese store will see their items arrive in March 2025, while those purchasing from the Good Smile US store will have to wait until Q4 2025 for their Nendoroid.
This Nendoroid is one of a number of Nendoroid figures of characters recently made available. Most recently announced were a pair of Kirby Cafe Nendoroids featuring Kirby and Waddle Dee in cooking attire.
The Nobunaga Nendoroid is available for pre-order until November 27,2024. It will release in Japan in March 2024, whereas the North American release will appear sometime in Q4 of 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, October 17, 2024 5:30 PM
On October 17, 2024, Capcom's Dragon's Dogma 2 received an update that gives players on all platform access to Performance Mode and Graphics mode in their display options. Players now have the choice of what they want to prioritize on their preferred system, on either console or PC.
In a post on Twitter, Capcom detailed the patch, and broke down what each mode will offer players of Dragon's Dogma 2.
You can view the Tweet below:
Dragon's Dogma 2's Performance Mode prioritizes framerate and will allow players to maintain 50-60 FPS on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X during gameplay. Xbox Series S' performance mode will hit 35-40 FPS and Steam will vary depending on the individual specs of players' PCs. The resolution during Performance mode will be a 2160p output resolution and a 1728p rendering resolution on PS5 and Xbox Series X, while the Xbox Series S will feature a 2160p output resolution and a 1440p rendering resolution. Similarly, Steam will allow for variable results depending on the PC specifications.
Graphics Mode will focus on higher fidelity at 2160p rendering and output resolutions on both PS5 and Xbox Series X. The Xbox Series S will stay at a 2160p output and a 1440p rendering resolution. Specs for the Steam version's Graphic Mode prioritization will depend on the PC build.
This update follows a number of recent updates to the game including one on October 4, 2024 that fixed some small bugs, and one on September 17, 2024 which added a number of quality of life features, new gear in the Sovran's Armor, additional idle animations for the player and NPCs in various situations, and a Casual Mode difficulty.
Dragon's Dogma 2 is available now for PS5, Xbox Series S/X and Steam.
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Siliconera Thursday, October 17, 2024 5:00 PM
During a recent livestream, Hololive Virtual YouTuber Nekomata Okayu announced Okayu Nyumu!, a new romance visual novel being developed in collaboration with Entergram. The game, described as a "pure love visual novel," will star and be supervised by Okayu herself. A teaser website for the project will launch on October 18, 2024, at 11:00 JST/7:00 PT/10:00 ET/4:00 CET.
You can view the announcement video below:
This announcement comes after Entergram's previous cancellation of the sequel to Aquarium, a romantic visual novel led by the recently graduated Hololive VTuber, Minato Aqua. Alongside the visual novel announcement, Okayu also premiered her cover of ㋰Responsibility Society on her YouTube channel, described as a song about being "born with a natural ability to be reckless and uninhibited."
You can listen to her cover song below:
In related news, earlier in 2024 Nekomata Okayu's songs Mogu Mogu Yummy, Dokuhai Swallow, and Kamisama Nekosama were added to Sound Voltex Exceed Gear. In addition to the music, Okayu herself became a limited-time unlockable navigator in the rhythm game.
You can watch both the announcement stream for the visual novel and her cover of ㋰Responsibility Society on her official YouTube channel. Entergram's Aquarium is available on Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, and PS4.
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Siliconera Thursday, October 17, 2024 4:30 PM
The recently released Persona series character keychain plushes are back for pre-order from the Ebten online store. Atlus originally announced the plushes back on June 21, 2024, and the collection is now back on sale. [Thanks, Dengeki Online!]
Each plush costs 1,760 yen (or approximately $11,71) and they are set to release later in October 2024. The lineup consists of the main characters from Persona 3 Reload, as well as some of the main characters from Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal.
These include the protagonist from Persona 3 Reload, Aigis, Ryoji, Yukari, Junpei, Akihiko, Mitsuru, Fuuka, Koromaru, Ken, and Shinjiro, the protagonist from Persona 4 Golden, Yosuke, Chie, and Yukari, as well as Joker in his Phantom Thief outfit from Persona 5 Royal, Morgana, and Akechi.
You can check out the Persona series keychain plushes here:
Aside from the return of the keychain plushies, Atlus and Bandai recently announced the release of P3R and P5R wafers including character illustrations. Furthermore, Good Smile Company recently revealed a new model kit prototype of Thanatos from Persona 3 Reload.
The Persona series character keychain plushes are back for pre-order from the Ebten online store. Each keychain plush costs 1,760 yen or roughly $11,71 and they are expected to release later in October 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, October 17, 2024 4:00 PM
Dwango announced that the NicoNico app is available again on the Nintendo Switch since October 17, 2024. NicoNico video and its associated services are slowly returning back to service after the application suffered a large scale cyberattack back in June 8, 2024.
Those interested in downloading and using the NicoNico app on the Nintendo Switch will need to have access to the Japanese Nintendo eShop as well as a Japanese account to download it. For users that already have the app downloaded on their systems prior to the cyberattack, they will need to update the app to Ver. 4.51 in order to be able to access its services again.
Furthermore, in an effort to strengthen security measures, NicoNico parent company Dwango announced that the NicoNico app password has been reset. Users that haven't logged into the app after the service went back online earlier in August 5, 2024 will need to create a new password for their accounts to be able to use the service.
As a reminder, aside from a new version of the NicoNico service returning earlier in August 2024, Dwango also revealed that some of the NicoNico services would cease to exist due to a loss of data caused by the cyberattack, such as the NicoNi Community function.
The Nintendo Switch version of the NicoNico app has resumed its services from October 17, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, October 17, 2024 3:30 PM
Square Enix announced that the Fall Guys Final Fantasy XIV will return to the Gold Saucer in-game in October 2024. The event will kick off again on October 23, 2024. We'll then be able to compete again until patch 7.1 launches in the middle of November 2024.
This is a return of an Final Fantasy XIV and Fall Guys Gold Saucer event that was first revealed at the 2023 Las Vegas Fan Fest. It first appeared on October 2023. Then, it returned in May 2024. Each time, people participate in Blunderville minigames to earn various rewards. However, you do need to be at level 15 or higher and have completed two quests. The first is the "It Could Happen to You" quest given by the Well-heeled Youth at Ul'dah, Steps of Nald (X:9.6, Y:9.0). The second is "Just Crowning Around" at the Gold Saucer by talking to Lewena (X:4.8, Y:6.1).
This event is identical to past ones, which means there will also be all the same rewards available to collect with earned MGF. Here are some of the most expensive items you can get:
As a note, this is happening during the latest Free Login Campaign. So if people don't have an active subscription, they can still potentially return for a few days to take part.
Final Fantasy XIV is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Fall Guys event will be back at the Gold Saucer between October 23, 2024 and patch 7.1 in November 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, October 17, 2024 3:10 PM
Bandai Namco announced during the 2024 New York Comic Con Dragon Ball Daima anime panel that DLC involving its characters and story will be in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, and Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot. In each case, no exact dates were set for the add-ons, but there are trailers for each one showing them off.
In the case of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, Goku (Mini) is already part of the cast as the first DLC. As such, the additional Dragon Ball Daima add-ons will be Vegeta (Mini) and Glorio. Those will appear after Gamma 1 and Gamma 2.
Here's the trailer showing both of them:
In the case of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, the Dragon Ball Daima DLC comes up during Future Saga Chapter 2. We already know that pack would involve Belmod, Champa, and Perfected Ultra Instinct Goku. Goku (Mini) will also be playable, and he'll be a part of a free trial.
Here's how that looks:
Finally, the Dragon Ball Daima related addition to Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will be Adventure Through the Demon Realm Part 1 DLC. Once again, this means we'll spend time with Goku (Mini). It also means visiting the Demon Realm.
Here's that trailer:
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 appears on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch, and PC. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is available for the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. Dragon Ball Daima is streaming on Crunchyroll, and the English dub will debut in US and Canadian theaters on November 10-12, 2024.
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Siliconera Thursday, October 17, 2024 3:00 PM
The talented team over at 07th Expansion knows how to make a masterful, complicated, and engrossing story. The folks did it with Higurashi first, and then soon after again with Umineko. More importantly, everyone involved is a master of Japanese horror, which not enough visual novels and anime do well. As such, it is high time for Umineko, one of the best horror anime of all time, to make a long-awaited return.
Umineko has a pretty straightforward initial premise with an execution that is anything but simple. It tells the story of a family that gathers on an island, only to become stranded there. Thus ensues some wild and horrifying murders that can't be easily explained. Is it supernatural? A human serial killer? Therein lies the true mystery of this anime.
I would argue the premise of this series and the spooky vibes are, at times, more compelling and intriguing than even Higurashi, which I also adore. It has a structure quite similar to its predecessor in the original visual novel, too, splitting between its four question arcs and four answer ones. Unfortunately, the original anime focused solely on the question side.
As such, fans are left with some of the worst lingering questions with no answers and it has been like this since the anime's release in 2009. That is quite a long time to wait without any resolution whatsoever. Of course, you can play the original visual novels, read the manga, or even the novelization series for the answers if you'd like.
But I think it is a shame to make fans go that route, especially since Higurashi is complete in anime form. In fact, it is so complete that it got a full-on two-season sequel, despite being seemingly finished, from 2020-2021. This makes the situation all the more worse for Umineko that has nothing but a single 26 episode season.
At this point, it feels necessary to do a full-on Umineko remake. And this would be great since it would have much better animation and usher in a new audience. This remake season could be a precursor to a second season finally diving into the answers. I hate to get my hopes up, but it actually feels like the right time to do this as well.
After all, we got Higurashi's surprise return fairly recently. Then there is the almost renaissance of whodunnits in recent years. The likes of Among Us, the Knives Out series, and Hercule Poirot's recent trilogy all help to popularize this genre. And given how unique Umineko's take on murder mysteries is, it can stand out even further.
The one possible hitch in this plan is who would make the Umineko anime. Passione created the recent Higurashi sequels, so it seems like a likely candidate. However, it is quite busy right now with a lot of upcoming and current series like Chained Soldier Season 2, Nukitashi the Animation, and Loner Life in Another World.
Fans would likely either have to wait even longer for this legendary horror anime series to return or another studio would have to handle it. Regardless, I do hope it returns and gets the justice it deserves. The intense murders, locked room mysteries, and surprises would fit so well in today's landscape. And this is before the epic and memorable characters like protagonist Battler and the evil witch Beatrice, who might even more be iconic than the Higurashi cast. Hopefully, we finally see one of the best horror anime series of all time, Umineko, return soon.
Umineko: When They Cry is not currently available to stream on any legal service in North America.
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Siliconera Thursday, October 17, 2024 2:30 PM
Hololive Vtuber Inugami Korone is set to make her next appearance in the world of motorsports at the upcoming Super Taikyu Race in Okayama between October 26-27, 2024, and there's new art to honor it. The performer's new racing-themed design, which is called "Racing Korone," was revealed through new art shared on her official social media account.
She teased her involvement in the upcoming event in collaboration with Honda Racing in the official announcement post, which we can see below:
The Super Taikyu (Super Endurance) series is a Japanese endurance racing competition featuring a mix of professional and amateur drivers. The race includes commercially available racing vehicles, as well as minimally-modified production vehicles from the Japanese domestic market.
In the past, Inugami Korone served as the official ambassador for Honda Racing's 2024 Gran Turismo event. The Honda Racing eMS competition, which kicked off in August 2024, featured Gran Turismo 7. Korone helped promote the event, which will culminates in a live final race at the Honda Welcome Plaza in Tokyo in December 2024.
Inugami Korone will appear at the Super Taikyu Race in Okayama on October 26-27, 2024, with the Hololive Vtuber appearing as part of a collaboration with Honda Racing.
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