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Kotaku Thursday, February 23, 2023 7:40 PM
    

The world received some very sad news earlier today when we learned that legendary English football commentator John Motson, whose career spanned decades (and included very long stints in video games), had passed away at the age of 77.

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Kotaku Thursday, February 23, 2023 6:40 PM
    

Warner Bros., this is not how it is done! There are rules and guidelines in place for how video games are revealed in 2023, and "quickly mentioning it in passing on a phone call" breaks all of them!

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Kotaku Thursday, February 23, 2023 6:15 PM
    

Destiny 2 players have been waiting for its giant magic alien ball to finally do something for years. Bungie rewarded nearly a decade of patience and passion for its weird sci-fi epic on Thursday with a new Lightfall trailer that shows the Traveler doing something indeed: literally shooting its load.

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Kotaku Thursday, February 23, 2023 6:10 PM
    

Today, during Sony's first State of Play broadcast of 2023, we got a big ol' look at the upcoming online third-person DC Comics shooter Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League. It looked…fine. But a newly posted FAQ on the official game's website has confirmed that you'll have to be online at all times to play the…

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Kotaku Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:35 PM
    

It's been a minute since Sony's last State of Play showcase, and PlayStation fans have been hungry for new updates and big reveals on the PlayStation 5's future. What they got today was not that. Resident Evil 4, Street Fighter 6, and more known quantities all got fresh trailers, while an extended gameplay demo for Suicide Squad: Kill the

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Kotaku Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:20 PM
    

We get it, new-gen games are expensive. At $70 a pop for PlayStation's most sought after first-party games that are jam-packed with all the goodies you'd want in a PS5 game (like ray-tracing, higher frame rates, and less load times), it's understandable if you don't have an extensive collection just yet. The era of…

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 23, 2023 6:28 PM
    

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League got a lengthy demonstration at tonight's PlayStation State Of Play event, which clarified several things about what kind of game Rocksteady's long-awaited return to the DC Universe really is. It turns out it's a game with lots of floaty air combat, lots of noise, lots of loot and gear scores and weapon classes, and with a battle pass (but for cosmetics only). Plus there will be DLC to add new characters post-launch.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:47 PM
    

The next game from the developers of Tetris Effect and Rez Infinite is called Humanity, and it's an action-puzzle game in which you control a Shiba Inu and try to guide crowds of people around obstacle-strewn greybox levels. A bit like Lemmings, maybe, but presumably with a surprising emotional resonance. Watch the trailer below.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:18 PM
    

Forza Horizon 5 announced its second expansion this evening as planned. Rally Adventure will launch on March 29th and is entirely focused on getting your wheels dirty. You'll find the announcement trailer below.

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Twinfinite Thursday, February 23, 2023 10:44 PM
     Hogwarts Legacy's spell-binding nature is translating to profits.

Twinfinite Thursday, February 23, 2023 9:30 PM
     There's more to Ant-Man than shrinking people and insects.

Twinfinite Thursday, February 23, 2023 7:18 PM
     More potatoes to boil, mash, and stick in a stew.

Twinfinite Thursday, February 23, 2023 7:03 PM
     The next fight has been konfirmed.

Twinfinite Thursday, February 23, 2023 6:05 PM
     Eyes up, Guardian!

Twinfinite Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:56 PM
     This State of Play brought RPGs and street fights.

Twinfinite Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:31 PM
     Return to the Forgotten Realms later this year.

Twinfinite Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:29 PM
     Badasses from around the globe.

Twinfinite Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:12 PM
     Is a Ninja Storm like a Sharknado on Ninjas? That sounds terrifying!

Twinfinite Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:01 PM
     You got a smoke?

Siliconera Thursday, February 23, 2023 8:00 PM
    

I Didn't Expect Like a Dragon: Ishin's Sumo Brothel Substory Yakuza

The Yakuza series is no stranger to extremely weird substories, and Like a Dragon: Ishin is no different. We've seen people in diapers. The Obatarian's thoroughly beaten Goro, the Mad Dog himself, Majima. Yet even with all that, I really didn't expect to see a Like a Dragon: Ishin sumo wrestler brothel substory.

Editor's Note: If you want to be surprised by the Like a Dragon: Ishin Soft and Supple substory, stop reading.

If you haven't encountered this one yet, you likely haven't spent much time in Gion. After you progress through the story, you open up this district with more adult pursuits. Ryoma ended up there on work-related business, and I figured taking the palanquin to fast travel back to Fushimi was worth the mon. However, while walking to it, a man stopped me.

He explained he's just opened a new brothel that hasn't really gotten a lot of attention yet. As a Yakuza series veteran, I know better than to reject any substory opportunity, and I've been opting into any Like a Dragon: Ishin one I can out of curiosity. I'd avoided all the courtesan activities prior to this, but I had to see if there would be a twist.

Boy, was there.

To the credit of this substory, it commits to the bit. Ryoma is brought to a brothel! The owner asks what kind of person would be his type. You can choose "someone diligent and tireless," "someone deft at giving pleasure," or "someone with a perfect body." It's only after you make that choice that it happens.

The sumo wrestler appears.

Depending on your answer, you'll see one of three sumo appear. The owner is still 100% committed. No matter which response you pick, he'll assert how exceptional that particular sumo is. Which, in a way, is heartwarming. He completely believes in his employees. He also recognizes their worth, saying Ryoma needs to pay 10 ryo.

Of course, you don't agree to that. That's crazy. Which means all three sumo at the Like a Dragon: Ishin sumo brothel come to try and beat Ryoma up.

I Didn't Expect Like a Dragon: Ishin's Sumo Brothel Substory

Winning ends up honestly being rather heartwarming. The owner still fully believes in his particular escorts, but promises to be more honest about exactly what kind of brothel he's running. There's no condemnation of people who would want to spend an evening with a sumo wrestler. The owner acknowledges his own wrongdoing in the misunderstanding. You also get 3 ryo, which is always appreciated.

The Like a Dragon: Ishin Soft and Supple substory really encapsulates the extremes the Yakuza series can hit. It can touch on some really unexpected concepts and tastes, but do so in a way that doesn't end up feeling objectionable or offensive. It's delightfully silly, and I appreciate that it can still maintain that tone after all these years.

Like a Dragon: Ishin is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Siliconera Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:52 PM
    

new PSVR 2 games

During Sony's February 2023 State of Play, the company announced five new PSVR 2 games. The new titles are Before Your Eyes, Foglands, Green Hell, Journey to Foundation, and Synapse. Only Before Your Eyes has a confirmed release date of March 10, 2023. The rest will appear sometime during 2023, with Journey to Foundation confirming a release window of Fall 2023.

Before Your Eyes is an award winning narrative story about a recently deceased soul reminiscing back on their life, and it is developed by GoodbyeWorld Games.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9OhfCk51Mo

Foglands is an atmospheric sci-fi western roguelike, in which the player delves deep into a world coated with a toxic fog. It is being developed by Well Told Entertainment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zg4QRA30wTk

Green Hell is a survival game set in an inhospitable jungle, developed by Creepy Jar. You can check out a gameplay trailer below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ub2G8f1-NCw

Journey to Foundation is a science fiction space adventure based on the Foundation series of books, by Isaac Asimov. It is being developed by Archiact.

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

Synapse is a stylish and fast-paced shooter with telekinetic powers, and a striking presentation in black and white, with purple neon accents for the telekinetic powers. It is developed by nDreams.

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

The five new PSVR 2 games will be appearing on PS5 throughout 2023. The PSVR 2 headset is immediately available, and it is compatible with PlayStation 5. Recently, Capcom announced that Resident Evil 4 remake will include a VR Mode.

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Siliconera Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:15 PM
    

Code Vein PlayStation Plus March 2023

Sony announced the latest PlayStation Plus games for March 2023 at the State of Play presentation. Three new games will be available to subscribers from March 7, 2023 until April 3, 2023. These games are Code Vein (PS4), Minecraft Dungeons (PS4) and Battlefield 2042 (PS4, PS5).

Code Vein is a Soulslike from Bandai Namco, focused on a group of vampires battling creatures in a post-apocalyptic world. The game shares a lot of development staff with the God Eater franchise, and features brutal combat against an array of tough foes. It launched back in 2019 and usually costs $59.99.

Minecraft Dungeons is a dungeon crawler spinoff set in the Minecraft universe. It's an isometric hack-and-slash with random elements and a simple story. It launched in 2020 and normally costs $19.99.

Battlefield 2042 is the latest in the Battlefield first-person shooter franchise. It's set in the titular year and features plenty of futuristic weaponry. It originally released in 2021 and normally costs $59.99.

The current PlayStation Plus games will still be available until March 6, 2023. These include Destiny 2: Beyond Light (PS4, PS5), Evil Dead: The Game (PS4, PS5), Mafia: The Definitive Edition (PS4) and OlliOlli World (PS4, PS5). The new PlayStation Plus games, including Code Vein, will become available on March 7, 2023.

<< PlayStation Plus February 2023 games

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Siliconera Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:01 PM
    

Resident Evil 4 State of Play gameplay trailer

Capcom showed off more of the Resident Evil 4 remake at Sony's State of Play presentation, along with the announcement that a demo is on the way. The new trailer showed off a lot more of the remake's gameplay, featuring the massive El Gigante and the Las Plagas causing the game's infection. We also got to see a lot of Ashley and Luis as Leon's allies in the fight against the Ganados. In addition, it confirmed The Mercenaries Mode will be released as a free Resident Evil 4 add-on. That will appear after launch.

Here are some new screen shots.
https://twitter.com/REBHPortal/status/1628871814364692480

The new Resident Evil 4 remake trailer showed a lot of combat, including some glimpses at sequences that should seem familiar to players of the original. These showed the Krauser boss fight and Audience Hall. There was also a glimpse of a mine cart sequence.

The trailer also showed a brief look at the free Resident Evil 4 Mercenaries Mode, but little was shown behind its title. There will also be a special demo coming soon, listed as coming soon. With the release date imminent, we could see this sample in a matter of weeks. This is likely to be similar to other trials put out for previous Resident Evil titles such as Village.

The full trailer can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bwxMrAy4z-s

Resident Evil 4 releases March 24, 2023, for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox and PC, and a demo is coming soon.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, February 23, 2023 10:20 PM
     Sons Of The Forest Guides HubThere's a vast wilderness that you have to explore in Sons of the Forest. Not only will you need to worry about bloodthirsty cannibals hunting in packs, but Mother Nature herself is out to get you. From the freezing cold to a lack of food, you'll need to do everything you can to stay alive. Here's our Sons of the Forest guides and features hub to help you with various survival mechanics such as crafting, building, and combat. Note: We'll add more articles to our Sons of the Forest guides hub soon, so stay tuned. Likewise, please be reminded that several mechanics and tips are based on the game's early access stage. Sons of the Forest guides and features hub The basics How to swap items quickly – Inspecting your inventory can be a bit clunky, but there's a method that makes it slightly more manageable. Crafting and item combination basics – Learn about the basic mechanics when it comes to combining various materials. Guide Book building mo...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, February 23, 2023 9:55 PM
     Sons Of The Forest Guide Book BuildingSons of the Forest has various mechanics that you need to master if you want to survive the harsh wilderness. Many of these are related to collecting materials, crafting items, and building structures. Here's our article to help you make use of the Sons of the Forest Guide Book. Note: For more information, check out our Sons of the Forest guides and features hub. How to use the Guide Book in Sons of the Forest The Guide Book in Sons of the Forest is somewhat different from item combination. Item combination, which is done via your inventory, can be considered as the game's traditional crafting mechanic. You'll place two or more materials, and you'd end up making something else entirely. The Sons of the Forest Guide Book, meanwhile, is primarily for buildings and fixtures. You'll gain access to it after you leave the helicopter crash site. When you open your inventory by pressing the "I" key, you'll see an Emergency Package. Open it and yo...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, February 23, 2023 9:35 PM
     Sons Of The Forest Planks How To Make PlanksYou'll be building structures often in Sons of the Forest. From simple steps, fences, and walls, to something you can consider your permanent shelter, there's one particular material that you'll need a lot of: planks. Unfortunately, the game isn't clear on how you could actually acquire them. Well, not to worry. Here's our guide to help you make planks in Sons of the Forest. Note: For more information, check out our Sons of the Forest guides and features hub. Sons of the Forest guide – How to make planks Funnily enough, it's fairly simple to make planks in Sons of the Forest. The only tool you need is an Axe, which is available by default since it's part of your Emergency Package. You'll gain access to it, as well as the rest of your inventory, after leaving the crash site. Now, open your inventory and equip the Axe. Next, see all the medium-sized and tall trees around you? Go ahead and chop them down. Do take note that smaller tree...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, February 23, 2023 9:25 PM
     Sons Of The Forest Molotov CocktailYou'll fight dangerous enemies in Sons of the Forest. Early on, you can fend them off using the Crafted Spear or Crafted Bow. Still, you might need something that's a bit more, shall we say, fiery, just to even the odds. Here's our guide to help you craft a Molotov Cocktail in Sons of the Forest. Note: For more information, check out our Sons of the Forest guides and features hub. Sons of the Forest guide – How to craft a Molotov Cocktail You'll need a couple of items to craft a Molotov Cocktail in Sons of the Forest: 1x Cloth – You should have a couple of cloth pieces in your inventory after checking all the containers in the crash site. Alternatively, there might be some in a nearby base camp at the end of the winding river. 1x Alcohol – Speaking of containers, you might see one near the crash site that has a bottle of alcohol. The aforementioned base camp might also have a couple, as well as the nearby cave. Screenshot by PC Invasion Once ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, February 23, 2023 9:15 PM
     Sons Of The Forest Make Torch Craft TorchIn Sons of the Forest, you'll have to remember the day-night cycle. While it's always a good idea to explore your surroundings during the day, there are times when you'd have to go out at night. And it's extremely dark out there, which means you need a light source. Here's our guide to help you make a torch in Sons of the Forest. Note: For more information, check out our Sons of the Forest guides and features hub. Sons of the Forest guide – How to craft a torch To craft a torch in Sons of the Forest, you'll need a couple of items: 1x Stick – Sticks are fairly easy to find in the game. They're scattered all over the ground, but you can also pick them up by chopping down small trees. First, you'll want to equip your Axe via your inventory. Then, go ahead and wail away on small trees and shrubbery. You should be able to amass quite a number of sticks in this manner. 1x Cloth – Cloth is obviously rarer than plain ol' ...

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Thursday, February 23, 2023 10:00 PM
     The Curse of Candelabria is a new game from Lunar Oak Studio that takes players on an exciting adventure to a realm where humans have been transformed into candles by a terrible curse. The game, which is currently on Kickstarter, offers players the chance to step into this world and take on the role of …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Thursday, February 23, 2023 8:00 PM
     Magic: The Gathering players around the world are excitedly counting down the days until August 4, 2023, when the highly anticipated Commander Masters set finally arrives. This set, the first Masters set tied specifically to the Commander format, promises to be a must-have for collectors and players alike, with a range of powerful and beautiful …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Thursday, February 23, 2023 6:00 PM
     Dungeons & Dragons players looking for a new thrill need look no further than the latest book release from the popular game, titled "Keys from the Golden Vault." This new book offers players a chance to take part in thirteen heist-themed adventures that promise to be full of high stakes and even higher thrills. In …

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, February 23, 2023 11:47 PM
     Though each new mainline Street Fighter game is expected to introduce new characters, there are some series regulars that we should always expect to be part of the roster. Just in, we have a reveal for SF classics Zangief and Cammy, as well as new incoming character Lily. Check this out: Here's the official description: […]

Player Assist | Game Guides & Walkthroughs Thursday, February 23, 2023 11:34 PM
     As promised earlier this week, PlayStation's State of Play was going to feature some lengthy coverage of Rocksteady's update on the Arkham universe with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. We have 15 minutes of coverage, and it gives us a good look at the gameplay as well as some other incoming characters. Check this […]

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, February 23, 2023 7:36 PM
    

PlayStation Needs A Showcase

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, February 23, 2023 6:02 PM
    

Additionally, a behind-the-scenes featurette was released

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:17 PM
    

The characters include returning franchise favorites Cammy and Zangief, and the new character Lily

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, February 23, 2023 5:04 PM
    

The trailer reveals more story details and cutscenes

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