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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:53 AM
     Best Warzone 2 assault rifles

Competitive players always use the best Warzone 2 assault rifles as these weapons are highly versatile. Depending on which assault rifle you opt for, you can easily cover close, medium, and long range without breaking a sweat. These weapons are typically a nailed on starter in most loadouts, often being paired alongside the best Warzone 2 SMGs or sniper rifles to create a well-rounded build.

The best Warzone 2 assault rifle is currently the M4. This weapon used to be a staple back when the first Warzone launched but slowly fell out of favour as new guns were added to the battle royale game. What makes the M4 so special is its ease of use - both new and experienced players won't have any problems using this gun as it has very little recoil.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:47 AM
     Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 reviews – our roundup of the critics' scores

The first Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 reviews have finally gone live, just a few days shy of the graphics card's launch. While team green has already shared some details and internal benchmarks for its new GPUs, we can now see how well its performance claims hold up under critics' scrutiny.

RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:08 AM
     Best Destiny 2 Void Warlock builds for PvP and PvE

The best Destiny 2 Void Warlock builds will have your Guardian taking down anyone who steps near them. The Void elemental class has some of the most powerful builds in the game within, and as a result, is a popular pick for the Warlock across all modes.

Destiny 2 introduced its Void 3.0 overhaul into the FPS game several seasons ago, and even though it has since introduced its Solar 3.0 and Arc 3.0 overhauls, many players agree that the Void elemental class can offer players some of the most powerful builds in the game.

 

RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:07 AM
     Minecraft map helps raise a quarter of a million for charity

A Minecraft map can be a lot of things in the sandbox game. You can play one that's designed to scare you, you can find ones which present unique challenges, or you can even learn a thing or two. Well, it turns out you can also help raise a lot of money for charity using one too, which is nice.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:01 AM
     Nvidia RTX 4080 review – killer 4K graphics card, grisly price

The Nvidia RTX 4080 has finally rolled up to the graphics card scene, and its next-gen abilities are a GeForce to be reckoned with. Sadly, while it stands tall next to its RTX 4090 sibling, it's probably not the 80-class successor you've been waiting for, as it flies a bit too close to the premium price point sun.

RELATED LINKS: RTX 4000 - everything we know, GeForce Now RTX 3080 review, Best graphics card

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:00 AM
     Valorant patch notes: 5.10 update finally buffs Cypher, nerfs Fade

The Valorant patch notes for the 5.10 update have arrived, and in comparison to the vast majority of Episode 5's changes, the adjustments contained within are pretty huge. Neglected sentinel agent Cypher finally gets some much-needed buffs, whereas creepy initiator Fade is hit with the nerf hammer. Harbor also gets a little upgrade, and Riot has revealed the FPS game's new toxicity deterrence feature.

RELATED LINKS: Valorant characters: all agents and abilities, Valorant tier list, Valorant crosshair codes

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:09 AM
     Best Destiny 2 Void Hunter builds for PvP and PvE

The best Destiny 2 Void Hunter builds put ads and opposing Guardians alike up in arms. Focusing on stealth, the Void Hunter is fun to play in raids, Crucible, seasonal activities, and everything else Destiny 2 has to offer.

Destiny 2 overhauled Void 3.0 months ago, following it up with Solar 3.0 and Arc 3.0 upgrades. However, the Void Hunter remains practical and fun to play, rendering it a favourite subclass for Hunter mains in the popular FPS game.

The following Destiny 2 Void Hunter builds use mods, Exotic armour, Aspects, and Fragments to maximise their impact. Using the power of Dodge and Invisibility, any Hunter can equip these setups. Although, our Destiny 2 Void Warlock builds and Void Titan builds may serve you well also if you fancy a different subclass.

Here are the best Destiny 2 Void Hunter builds for PvP and PvE:

RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:10 AM
     Best Destiny 2 Void Titan builds for PvP and PvE

The best Destiny 2 Void Titan builds will turn even the most average Guardians into genuine tanks. Leveraging the power of their barricades and Overshield, the Titan Void kit gives players everything they need to protect themselves and their teammates from harm while also exerting massive damage against enemies in this epic game.

Whether you're fighting for glory in Crucible or ready to take on Oryx in the King's Fall raid, we have a build that will allow you to take advantage of everything the Titan offers.

RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 7:48 AM
     Fallout 76 live-action film looks like it was made by Bethesda

A new Fallout 76 live-action film trailer captures the world of the Bethesda RPG game so perfectly it looks like the Skyrim, Fallout 4, and Starfield studio has produced the movie itself, with details from the Pip-Boy to the Vault suits, weapons and holotapes helping to build an impression of what the Amazon Fallout show could look like.

RELATED LINKS: Fallout 76 Mutations, Fallout 76 Perk Cards, Buy Fallout 76

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 7:43 AM
     AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT benchmarks showcase 4K gaming performance

The first proper AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT benchmarks have arrived, complete with proper frame rate measurements. While the performance of its more powerful counterpart was already somewhat understood, we now have some idea as to what kind of 4K gaming performance each graphics card may offer.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 8:00 AM
     The Elder Scrolls 6 release date speculation and rumours

While there is no Elder Scrolls 6 release date yet, we finally have our first official look at the game courtesy of a short teaser trailer. The video opens with the classic musical motif from the series and a panning shot of some mountains before the logo appears, confirming that The Elder Scrolls 6 is real, at least.

We might have been spoilt by excellent games in the series already, but, frankly, it's time for something fresh. It'll be fresh for a while post-release, too: Bethesda director Todd Howard says we'll be sinking our teeth in The Elder Scrolls 6's gameplay "for a decade at least". Here's everything we know about The Elder Scrolls 6, from settings and gameplay features, to when we might be able to get our hands on it.

RELATED LINKS: Elder Scrolls 6 release date, Elder Scrolls 6 setting, Fallout 5 news

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 7:23 AM
     UK government sets up Discord, and it's literal discord

Did you have the UK government going through three Prime Ministers on your 2022 bingo card? How about an official UK government Discord server? If so please let me know who's feeding you information, because I'd love to be able to see the outlandishly mundane future of British politics as well. Predictably though, almost like if the government made some poor choices in a a strategy game, the Discord server isn't going well.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 7:53 AM
     Genshin Impact Yae Miko banner rerun and abilities

When is the Genshin Impact Yae Miko banner rerun release date? Yae Miko made her official debut during the first banner phase of the 2.5 update. According to Mihoyo's description of Yae Miko, "her elegant and beautiful appearance belies an intelligent and cunning personality. She is a lady who is not easy to predict and has her own principles and methods of doing things".

The powerful five-star Electro user is one of many Genshin Impact characters featured in the Inazuma storyline, and it's so surprise that players have been patiently waiting for the Yae Miko banner rerun. Here's everything you need to know, including the banner release date and Yae Miko's abilities.

RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 6:53 AM
     Warzone 2 DMZ missions are like a Far Cry game inside Call of Duty

Warzone 2 DMZ missions work very similarly to a Far Cry game, except dropped inside Call of Duty, as the battle royale game approaches launch alongside Modern Warfare 2 season one, and Infinity Ward and Activision share more details on Warzone 2 factions.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 6:12 AM
     League of Legends ARAM towers now block vision, and that's terrifying

League of Legends ARAM is undergoing some rather significant changes coming into 2023, adding some new spice to the MOBA's most chaotic (and simultaneously polarising) game mode. With new structures added to the Howling Abyss and a plethora of changes to champions, there's one thing that has flown under the radar that makes these fallen towers incredibly powerful.

RELATED LINKS: Best LoL Champions , League of Legends preseason 23, LoL tier list

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 6:11 AM
     GTA film starring Eminem almost happened but Rockstar

Bet you wouldn't think Eminem would star in a videogame movie, and one based around GTA no less. Well according to an insider this nearly happened, but GTA developer Rockstar turned the offer down after wanting to make a movie based on the hit open-world game series for some time.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 6:11 AM
     How to preload Warzone 2

Want to know how to preload Warzone 2? Warzone 2 is almost upon us, which means you're going to have to download 100GB+ worth of data if you want to be up and running on launch day. With only a few days to go before the main event, it's important to prepare your computer by downloading Warzone 2 ahead of time.

Fortunately, preloading Warzone 2 is a simple process. To preload Warzone 2, you need to open up Battle.net, click the Warzone 2 icon and press the big blue 'Install' button. Once the files have finished downloading, you just need to wait for the 16th. If you already have Modern Warfare 2 installed, that installation includes the preload files for Warzone 2. Check out our Warzone 2 release time guide to find out precisely when you can get onto the servers.

RELATED LINKS: Warzone 2 release date, Warzone 2 DMZ details, Warzone 2 map

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 6:09 AM
     Apex Legends character Seer finally gets heartbeat sensor nerfed

Apex Legends character Seer finally has his heartbeat sensor nerfed, making it easier to play against him as Catalyst, who has also gone through various reworks as the latest Apex Legends patch notes transform the Respawn FPS game.

RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends map guide

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 6:31 AM
     Best Black Friday gaming chair deals in 2022

If you want to grab the best Black Friday gaming chair deals this year, we've got your back. To give you an easier shopping experience, we'll be gathering all the best deals from different retailers together here on this page.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 8:09 AM
     Genshin Impact Heizou banner rerun and abilities

Want to know more about the Heizou banner release date in Genshin Impact? The Inazuman detective was officially announced via the Genshin Impact Twitter account earlier this year, and made his debut in the first half of the 2.8 update. Here's everything we know about Genshin Impact's Shikanoin Heizou.

RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 5:34 AM
     Genshin Impact Layla banner release date

The Genshin Impact Layla banner release date is not far off, now Layla has been officially announced by Hoyoverse. She was also announced alongside the Lesser Lord Kusanali, otherwise known as Nahida and the Dendro Archon.

Layla is a four-star Cryo character, and she does look like she'll play support in our best Genshin Impact Layla build. She's been described as the *Fantastical Evening Star" and "Half-Awake, Half-Asleep, All Incredulous". Layla is a Rtawahist student specialising in Theoretical Astrology.

RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 4:44 AM
     Destiny 2 lawsuit counterclaims by alleged cheat seller are dismissed

Destiny 2 lawsuit counterclaims from alleged cheat seller AimJunkie, Phoenix Digital, and several individuals have been dismissed by a federal court in Seattle, Washington, according to a court filing from November 10.

The language of the ruling appears to mark a win for Bungie, which sued the alleged cheat maker for various copyright and trademark infringement claims involving the popular FPS game. However, the court dismissed the counterclaims without prejudice, meaning the defendant still has a short amount of time to amend and refile the counterclaims.

RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 exotics, Destiny 2 builds

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 5:39 AM
     What is the current and next Genshin Impact banner?

Genshin Impact banners rotate every few weeks on a precise schedule, and we always know what to expect thanks to regular updates from Hoyoverse. The developer of the anime game always keeps its fans in the loop with regular Twitter posts and livestreams, so you can plan where you want to spend your hard-earned Primogems.

With a two to three-week turnaround for banners, the roster of Genshin Impact characters is always changing, and the current 3.2 update brings two brand-new Teyvat residents to draw for. Every limited-time character banner - or Event Wish - contains a five-star character, and three four-star characters with increased drop rates. There's also a Weapon banner - Epitome Invocation - which runs alongside each character banner and changes weapons every update.

RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 5:20 AM
     Genshin Impact Thoma rerun banner and abilities

Looking for the Genshin Impact Thoma rerun banner date? Thoma released as a new Genshin Impact character as part of the second banner of the 2.2 update way back in November 2021. He was also an NPC in the nation of Inazuma, and was introduced in the 2.0 update as the chief retainer of the Kamisato Clan.

According to Mihoyo, "He's a rather special character. He has blond hair, different from most other Inazuma characters and his identity is naturally a bit of a mystery of its own. In terms of his personality, he's very observant of people — a rather mature companion. Thoma is currently the chief retainer of the Kamisato Clan and has a certain level of association with the Kamisato siblings."

His official title, revealed in a tweet from Genshin Impact, is 'Kamisato Clan's Housekeeper'. Thoma is a four-star Pyro polearm user, arriving alongside a rerun of Hu Tao. Here's everything we know about Thoma's abilities and when we can next expect to see his banner arrive in Genshin Impact.

RELATED LINKS: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:46 AM
     The best new PC games in 2022

What are the best new PC games 2022? Perhaps you have just been paid, bank account fat with virtual dosh, or you simply want to get caught up with the latest PC games because they are, well, new and shiny.

It is all well and good starting another daring round of PUBG, taking on a new 100-hour Football Manager save, or yet another The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim adventure but, as much as we love setting mammoths ablaze, there are plenty of new PC games that will more than supply your gaming fix. You don't want to be the person who isn't In The Know now, do you?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:00 AM
    

Straighten up your big rig's neon signs and make sure you're sitting comfortably, because American Truck Simulator devs SCS Software have sneakily revealed Oklahoma as the game's next DLC. A store page for the Oklahoma expansion has popped up on Steam, although there hasn't been an official announcement just yet. That's most likely because today sees the launch of American Truck Simulator's Texas DLC, so you expect to hear more about Oklahoma after that's out of the way.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 15, 2022 6:50 AM
    

Remember Gamescom last year, and the peppy trailer for open-world creature collecting RPG DokeV? Well, the game's slipped out of its 2023 release window and into the distant reaches of 2024, devs Pearl Abyss have revealed. DokeV.Club report that Pearl Abyss CEO Heo Jin-young acknowledged that the game would overshoot 2023 during the company's earnings conference call last week. Pearl Abyss also delayed their upcoming action adventure Crimson Desert.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, November 15, 2022 5:37 AM
    

Overwatch 2's commercial lead Jon Spector has revealed the free-to-play hero shooter's next new character will bolster the ranks of its support heroes. Spector dropped the hint about Overwatch 2's next hero in a Q&A session with Korean site Inven. Spector said that the next hero would be a "more solid support". We can expect them to arrive in Overwatch 2 when Season 3 of the game begins in early February 2023.

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Twinfinite Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:52 AM
     Harbor is more of a wet blanket than a tidal wave.

Twinfinite Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:41 AM
     The new trailer of Pokemon Scarlet & Violet gives an extensive overview of the game.

Twinfinite Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:01 AM
     Plenty of gameplay of Blue Protocol was shared alongside network test and release details.

Twinfinite Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:00 AM
     With so many great Pokemon designs in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, it's hard to choose just six to be on our team.

Twinfinite Tuesday, November 15, 2022 7:45 AM
     A sponsored message from Keysfan!

Twinfinite Tuesday, November 15, 2022 5:08 AM
     According to a new report, we apparently could've gotten a Rockstar Eminem movie.

Siliconera Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:30 AM
    

See the 3.2 Childe and Yae Miko Rerun Banner Details

There's an update on upcoming 3.2 Genshin Impact characters, as the Childe and Yae Miko rerun banners' newest information showed up. HoYoVerse confirmed the four-stars that will show up on both of them. It also offered details about the Epitome Invocation weapon banner coming up this week. In short, Heizou, Layla, and Thoma will also show up more often.

While this is Yae Miko's first rerun banner, this will mark the fourth time people get a chance to pull for Childe. Yae Miko is a five-star Electro character who uses catalysts in Genshin Impact. Childe is a five-star Hydro archer, but his unique mechanic allows someone to switch to dual-wielding swords for his Elemental Skill.

Each banner features the same four stars. Layla is a new four-star Cryo character who uses swords. Heizou is an Anemo catalyst wielder. Thoma is a Pyro-type who fights with polearms.

As for the Epitome Invocation weapon banner, the two five-star weapons are designed with Childe and Yae Miko in mind. There's a Polar Star bow and a Kagura's Verity catalyst. The featured four-stars this time are The Bell (claymore), Dragon's Bane (polearm), Favonius Codex (catalyst), Favonius Sword, and The Stringless (bow).

Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices. The Childe and Yae Miko rerun banners will appear November 18, 2022 through December 6, 2022. The current Genshin Impact five-star characters appearing on banners are Nahida and Yoimiya.

The post See the 3.2 Childe and Yae Miko Rerun Banner Details appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 15, 2022 9:00 AM
    

Kuro no Kiseki II Crimson Sin Demo

Those in Japan who want a taste of The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki II -Crimson Sin- can get themselves a double demo helping. Developer Nihon Falcom released not one, but two versions to the PlayStation Store. Available on both the PS4 and PS5, the demos cover both the game's battle system and a bit of its main narrative [Thanks, Game Watch!].

The Kuro no Kiseki II demo versions both went live on the Japanese PSN store on November 15, 2022. One demo is called the Battle Trial, and the other is the Story Trial. Each demo separates the different playable aspects of the game. The Battle Trial showcases Crimson Sin's combat system, furnishing players with two playable parties and letting them explore and battle freely. The demo is set inside the Marchengarten, Kuro no Kiseki II's in-game virtual world construct. The Battle Trial replicates the timed demo available on the show floor at the 2022 Tokyo Game Show, but without a time limit.

Meanwhile, the second Kuro no Kiseki II Crimson Sin demo is the Story Trial. The Story Trial is essentially the beginning of the game, allowing players to experience a substantial part of the early game. Interested players can play through the Story Trial normally, seeing what else the Legend of Heroes' new Calvard arc has in store. They'll be able to control Van Arkride and his companions as they investigate a deadly massacre in Calvard's capital of Edith. Players will be able to take their save data from the Story Trial and bring it over to the full game, should they decide to purchase it.

The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki II -Crimson Sin- is available on PS4 and PS5 in Japan. The playable demos can be downloaded from the Japanese PSN store. Click this link for the Battle Trial, and this link for the Story Trial.

The post Two Playable Demos for Kuro no Kiseki II Crimson Sin Released appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 15, 2022 8:30 AM
    

Blue Protocol 2023 Release Date Teased, Will be at TGA 2022

Blue Protocol, Bandai Namco's upcoming online action-RPG, got an updated release date window during its November 15, 2022. The new launch window for it is early Spring 2023. This seems to only apply to Japan. However, the presentation also noted Blue Protocol will appear at TGA 2022. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

This means more details about a potential worldwide release are on the way. When games show up at The Game Awards, they are always geared toward a worldwide audience. The presentation also confirmed this will involve news for people overseas. However, it didn't mention any details about when.

A new trailer also appeared following the event, which you can see below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDMuPuFxWzs&ab_channel=BLUEPROTOCOL

Since announcing the game, there have been periods when very little Blue Protocol details appeared. For example, regular updates appeared throughout 2020. However, in 2021 things tapered off. We only learned about the Heavy Smasher class and that L'arc en Ciel's "Mirai" would be used for the opening movie.

Blue Protocol is in development for PCs and its new release date will fall in 2023 in Japan. It is unknown if it will eventually appear on other platforms as well. People will get to see more of it at The Game Awards on December 8, 2022.

The post Blue Protocol 2023 Release Date Teased, Will be at TGA 2022 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 15, 2022 8:00 AM
    

Suzume earnings

Makoto Shinkai's latest film, Suzume no Tojimari (a.k.a. Suzume) broke records for the Your Name. director. The film premiered in Japan on November 11, 2022. According to box office figures, Suzume earnings topped 1.88 billion Yen (about $13.5 million USD) in less than three days, making it the top-charted film in Japan for the weekend. The numbers also exceeded those of his previous films, Your Name. and Weathering With You. These make Suzume the strongest-performing film of Makoto Shinkai's, in terms of first-weekend returns.

The news of Suzume earnings records was trumpeted by the film's official Twitter account.

https://twitter.com/suzume_tojimari/status/1592042398120816640

In addition to the Suzume earnings figures, the tweet also noted that more than 1.33 million tickets were sold that weekend in Japan. It also boasted that Suzume's "journey" has just begun, seeing as the film's international showings are still in the queue. Suzume is set to premiere in over 199 countries worldwide, making it one of the widest-ever distributions of a single director's work.

Suzume follows the titular high schooler from Kyushu in Japan. Suzume encounters Souta, a young man who is "looking for a door". That door, a mysterious portal standing upright in the middle of ruins, unleashes a series of catastrophes when Suzume accidentally opens it. Suzume and Souta must then work together to close a series of doors all across Japan. The one catch: Suzume might have to do most of the heavy lifting, seeing as Souta's been turned into a child-size, three-legged chair.

Suzume is in theaters in Japan. Its international release is set for 2023, to be handled by Wild Bunch and Crunchyroll outside of Asia.

The post Makoto Shinkai's Suzume Earnings Top 1.88 Billion Yen in 3 Days appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 15, 2022 7:30 AM
    

Bleach Thousand Year Blood War Blu-ray

The latest Bleach anime production is headed for a physical release in Japan. In early 2023, people will be able to purchase the first 13 episodes of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War on Blu-ray and DVD. The episodes will be collected into a single volume physical release, with a limited-run edition for those that want more. The first volume goes on sale on April 26, 2023 in Japan. [Thanks Comic Natalie!]

To commemorate the release, Tokyo's Animate Hall Black event space will hold a release event. Members of the voice cast will be in attendance, including Masakazu Morita (Ichigo Kurosaki) and Noriaki Sugiyama (Uryuu Ishida). Fans who pre-order the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Blu-ray or DVD will receive a lottery ticket giving them a chance to participate in the event.

The formal title of the first Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Blu-ray and DVD release is "Arc I." This further confirms the announcement that the series is separated into four separate "cours" - blocks of episodes. Thus "Arc I" is also the first cour of the series. Future releases will likely contain subsequent arcs. Officially, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War is divided into four production cours. If each cour is 13 episodes long, like the first, then fans can expect the whole arc to last 52 episodes. A physical release can also be expected to be split into four volumes.

The remaining question would be regarding the timing of the cours themselves. Anime that air continuously throughout the year are rare these days. Even lengthy serializations like My Hero Academia have their productions divided into seasons, with months-long breaks in-between. If that's the case with Bleach, fans could be watching the show well into 2024, depending on the length of the interval.

The first Blu-ray and DVD volume of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War will release on April 23, 2023 in Japan. The release event will take place on May 7, 2023. The series is currently airing on various streaming services, including Netflix, Crunchyroll, and Bilibili. The manga can be read in Shonen Jump, with English volumes published by Viz Media.

The post Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Blu-ray and DVD Planned appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 15, 2022 7:00 AM
    

yu-gi-oh master duel battle trajectory team battle

Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel introduced Team Battle, which will allow duelists to engage in 3v3 or 5v5 battles. It will not be a free-for-all, but rather a tournament style. Each team will send out a player for each round, and the team with the most victories wins. Konami also announced a new Battle Trajectory selection pack, which is available for duelists to pull on in Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel.

Team Battles will be competitive, but there does not appear to be a limit on rank. This means that casual players can be on the same team as a higher-ranked duelist. You can also set up deck restrictions. For example, you can set it so that both players can only use a certain type of special summon. You can always participate in Team Battle in Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel, whether solo or with a set team.

Battle Trajectory focuses on Pendulum Monsters from the Performapal and Odd-Eyes archetypes. Fans of the anime may recognize these archetypes, as they are Yuya Sakaki's signature cards. Yuya is the protagonist of Arc-V. There is also the chance to get Vaylantz cards when pulling from the Battle Trajectory pack. Vaylantz also uses Pendulum Zones but focuses more on manipulating your opponent's cards' positions.

Finally, this update adds the Visas Starfrost icon and Vaylantz card protectors for you to spruce up your profile or deck. Both of these are available from the storefront. Like other icons or card sleeves, you can purchase them with gems.

Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel is available for PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, mobile devices, and Windows PC.

The post Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel Adds Team Battle, Battle Trajectory Pack appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 15, 2022 6:00 AM
    

metroid prime morph ball doors

Zoid Kirsch, one of the developers of Metroid Prime, shared some behind-the-scenes information on why morph ball doors exist in the game. This is the twelfth entry in Kirsch's stories in regards to Metroid Prime and its development. All of them honor the game's upcoming anniversary. According to Kirsch, the ball door exists to prevent the player from falling into the void. If players fell, they would have to restart the game.

On occasion in Metroid Prime, a player may move a bit too quickly through a morph ball puzzle or a boost sends them through the tunnel. When this happens, the player has traveled too fast for the game's load. This means that if they enter the next room, the player would simply fall into the abyss.

As a solution, Kirsch manually went through the game and added little doors to tunnels between rooms. If the next room isn't ready, Samus will bump into it and the door will keep her safe, opening up only when the next room has finished loading. Technically speaking, if you play Metroid Prime at a normal pace, you should never see the doors. This is because the game does its best to finish loading up a room before Samus enters it.

Metroid Prime came out in 2002 for the Nintendo GameCube as the first of the Metroid Prime saga of games. Like other Metroid games, the protagonist is Samus Aran, a bounty hunter who battles Space Pirates. The game won multiple awards and sold around 2.8 million units worldwide. Nintendo later released an updated version for the Nintendo Wii in 2009.

Kirsch will continue to tweet about behind-the-scenes stories in regards to Metroid Prime. He announced that he would tweet out a story every day until November 18, 2022, which is the 20th anniversary of the game's initial release.

The post Here is Why Metroid Prime Had Morph Ball Doors appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, November 15, 2022 5:00 AM
    

genshin impact mods

One advantage that PC gaming has over consoles is that you can very easily install mods into your game. This means that theoretically, you could mod your Genshin Impact game. There are videos and screenshots online of players showing this off. So yes, there are mods in Genshin Impact. But now the question is: is it legal?

The short answer is: no. The long answer is: still no. Technically speaking, if you use mods, you are breaking one of the terms of service that you had to agree to when you first started playing Genshin Impact. You are not allowed to interfere with the game's source code in any way, which modding (whether making or using the mod) will do.

Because HoYoVerse forbids mods, you cannot easily find them through public sites. This is why most Genshin Impact mods are only on private websites or servers. However, HoYoVerse prohibits the usage of private servers and will ban players it catches someone using them. Private servers take away the monetization aspect of Genshin Impact and allow players to have all the characters and weapons they want. You can also mod the game (since it is offline from HoYoVerse's servers) without worry of HoYoVerse detecting you.

Again, though, HoYoVerse strictly prohibits mods and private servers, and will ban your account if it finds you using them.

Due to Genshin Impact having a free-to-play business model, it does rely on money from gacha pulls to fund itself. This is why online games like Genshin Impact are so strict about mods when compared to games such as Resident Evil 2 or The Sims. Theoretically, you should have already paid the company money in order to play them.

Genshin Impact is readily available on PS4, PS5, mobile devices, and Windows PC. And while mods are available, they are not allowed and your account will be banned if you use them.

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