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PCGamesN Saturday, December 24, 2022 5:27 PM
     The best multiplayer games on PC in 2022

So you want to know about the best multiplayer games? Intricate gameplay and glistening visuals only go so far; it's humans that provide the surprises, the schemes that transform even the most average game into an unforgetable experience you'll be talking about until the end of time.

Fast and frantic or tense and calculated, the best multiplayer games come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's vying for control of the payload in an FPS game or fighting for survival in a co-op game with your friends, these experiences wouldn't be the same without a bunch of real people running around killing, maiming or, occasionally, helping each other.

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PCGamesN Saturday, December 24, 2022 5:14 PM
     The best co-op games on PC in 2022

Co-op games can reward you like no other genre. Games offer up magic in lots of different guises, but working with a friend to achieve a goal is, arguably, where they really shine. So what are the titles that will really pull friends together and offer the best co-operative group-based thrills?

The great thing about the best co-op games is that you're not restricted to a genre - as long as there's room for two controllers on a split screen or some perfectly coordinated play over a headset, co-op games can be found among the best sandbox games, relaxing games, or even horror games. These are some of the very best co-op games for you to share with your favourite people.

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Siliconera Saturday, December 24, 2022 7:00 PM
    

crisis core ffvii reunion sales

Crisis Core: FFVII Reunion had the highest retail launch sales for a non-mainline, Final Fantasy spin-off game in Japan. It sold 156,530 copies when it came out on December 13, 2022. However, it still falls short of the Final Fantasy Explorers launch, which sold 163,844, which first came out in December 2014. [Thanks, Game Data Library!]

You can see the entire chart of Final Fantasy spin-off game retail launch numbers, including that of Crisis Core: FFVII Reunion here:

https://twitter.com/GameDataLibrary/status/1606281951190519809

These numbers are only for Japan. Since this chart does not include digital sales, it is not completely accurate. Though the title for the PSP version of Crisis Core reflects the remake version, they are technically speaking different games. The retail launch for the original Crisis Core in September 2007 sold over 470,000 copies. That makes for a difference of about 313,470.

Nonetheless, this is a great success for Square Enix. This is one of the biggest launches for a Final Fantasy game since FFVII: Remake and Final Fantasy XV. Leading up to the game's release, interviews confirmed that the game would remain faithful to the gameplay and story of the original Crisis Core.

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Windows PC, and Nintendo Switch.

The post Crisis Core: FFVII Reunion Biggest Final Fantasy Spin-off Retail Launch in Years appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, December 24, 2022 6:00 PM
    

Chainsaw Man Pochita

The official account for Chainsaw Man released the latest one of the character-focused video, ahead of its season finale. The new video for MAPPA's Chainsaw Man focuses on Pochita, the fearsome and beloved Chainsaw Devil. The season finale airs on December 27, 2022. Other recent promos focused on characters Kobeni, Himeno, and Aki Hayakawa.

Note that the scenes highlighted may be considered spoilers for Pochita in Chainsaw Man.

While Pochita didn't have a lot of screen time compared to other characters, the impact that the peculiar Devil had on protagonist Denji, and the role it played on his survival, was immense. The video highlights the positive relationship that flourished between Denji and Pochita, after their first desperate meeting when Denji was just a kid, and how the love they have for each other ultimately saved them.

Denji became the Devil's guardian from the very first moment and provided for it, protecting Pochita from Devil Hunters that wanted to hunt it. Denji's dream was for Pochita to live a normal life, like any living creature deserves. While on the verge of death, Pochita made the decision of becoming Denji's heart in order to save him. This way, the Devil would be able to witness Denji's dreams come true.

Check out the Chainsaw Man Pochita video below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IyGq0pLxRo

Chainsaw Man is available on various streaming services. The last episode of the season releases on December 27, 2022. The manga is published in English by Viz Media.

The post Chainsaw Man Pochita Video Focuses on Dreams appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, December 24, 2022 5:00 PM
    

naruto poll

The Naruto and Boruto Twitter account released early results for the NarutoP99 character popularity poll thus far. For those we are unfamiliar with it, this is a global survey in which the winner will appear in a short manga focusing on them.

There have been a million votes at this point in time, though since people can vote more than once, this does not necessarily mean a million people have voted.

The results so far are:

  1. Minato Namikaze (Fourth Hokage)
  2. Itachi Uchiha
  3. Uchiha Shisui
  4. Naruto Uzumaki
  5. Kakashi Hatake
  6. Madara Uchiha
  7. Jiraiya
  8. Sasuke Uchiha
  9. Sakura Haruno
  10. Obito Uchiha

As a reminder, the winner of the Naruto survey will star in an original, new manga about them, so this is not an ordinary character popularity poll. There will also be official art from Kishimoto of the top twenty characters.

This poll will last until January 31, 2023. You can vote once per day, and you can look up the name of the character you like to find them easily. After you put in your vote, there is a little manga panel of the character showing their gratitude, and you can share who you voted for on social media. We will know the results of the poll in April 2023.

Naruto and Boruto are available on streaming services such as Crunchyroll. The character popularity poll for the Naruto will last until January 31, 2023.

The post Here are the Naruto Character Popularity Poll Results so Far appeared first on Siliconera.


WGB, Home of AWESOME Reviews Saturday, December 24, 2022 7:12 PM
     Like a sleeper car with a highly tuned engine under the hood pulling up to the starting line, Need for Speed: Unbound arrived with almost no hype, despite developer Criterion returning for the first time since 2012. Leading up to its launch there had hardly been any marketing and review codes weren't handed out until launch day, usually an ominous sign that the publisher either doesn't have any faith in the game or that there are some big issues. But just like that sleeper car sitting on the line, when the flag drops Need for Speed: Unbound unleashes all that hidden potential. It's not the best racer out there, but it's the best game in the series for a long time and a lot of fun. Provided you can put up with the horrendous story, that is.