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Kotaku Friday, July 21, 2023 5:28 PM
    

Sony's big press conference at E3 2006 rapidly became the stuff of legend. Awkward, baffling, hilarious, and stilted all at once, the presser—which touted the PSP and revealed the price point for the PlayStation 3—was easily one of the company's most memorable, albeit unintentionally so, spawning an early, viral…

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Kotaku Friday, July 21, 2023 4:55 PM
    

The last 48 hours of Diablo IV has been a little chaotic following wildly controversial changes to player power level in the game's first pre-season patch. Now, developer Blizzard is doing a bit of damage control, taking to a livestream on July 21 to try and explain its decision-making process, as well as what changes…

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Kotaku Friday, July 21, 2023 4:50 PM
    

You know, I've gotta admire the bravery of Nintendo's social teams to post even one single tweet about Yona, Sidon's surprise fiance in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. However, I also doubt they were that shocked to see fans, slighted by her taking Link's boyfriend away from him, rolled in with the good…

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PCGamesN Friday, July 21, 2023 5:03 PM
     The best weapon in FPS games won't be in BattleBit

As we all know, shotguns have been a staple in pretty much all of the best FPS games. From DOOM to the Battlefield series, shotguns have seemingly always been in our collective arsenal. In a recent BattleBit AMA on the PC Gaming subreddit, the developers received a slew of questions, including one about whether the beloved boomsticks will ever be added to the BattleBit roster.

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Twinfinite Friday, July 21, 2023 5:32 PM
    
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Siliconera Friday, July 21, 2023 7:50 PM
    

The SDCC Mortal Kombat 1 announcements revealed Li Mei, Tanya, and Baraka for the main game and Homelander and Peacemaker as DLC.

During the 2023 San Diego Comic Con, NetherRealm and Warner Bros announced a number of new Mortal Kombat 1 characters. Some are full characters. Others are Kameo Fighters. Not to mention six are Kombat Pack DLC folks. In total, Mortal Kombat 1 will get Baraka, Darrius, Goro, Li Mei, and Tanya in the main game, then Ermac, Homelander, Omni-Man, Peacemaker, Quan Chi, and Takeda Takahashi as DLC.

First, here's the introduction to Mortal Kombat 1's Umgadi, which starts with Li Mei. The video begins by showing the warrior priestess. She was the former leader of the group. After that, Tanya appears. She then fights Li Mei. After that, we see Tanya hiding Mileena's "condition." It's then that we see Baraka, who is suffering from Tarkat. During the following gameplay footage, the Darrius and Goro Kameo Fighters show up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sLJ-xyjMQo&ab_channel=MortalKombat

Meanwhile, here's the roster reveal trailer for the Mortal Kombat Ermac, Homelander, Omni-Man, Peacemaker, Quan Chi, and Takeda DLC. As a reminder, that pack will also feature Jean-Claude Van Damme as a skin for Johnny Cage and Ferra, Johnny Cage, Khameleon, Mavado, and Tremor as Kameo Fighters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eT-3vhCl6N4&ab_channel=MortalKombat

One of the previous reveals showed that Smoke and Rain would both appear in the game. They showed up in the Lin Kuei trailer for Mortal Kombat 1.

Mortal Kombat 1 will come to the PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC on September 19, 2023.

The post Mortal Kombat 1 Gets Li Mei, Tanya, Peacemaker, Homelander appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, July 21, 2023 5:00 PM
    

yakuza like a dragon gaiden characters story

Sega revealed what will happen in the first few hours of Like a Dragon Gaiden, as well as more details on some of the major characters. Kiryu will start the game as part of the Daidoji Faction. However, circumstances will push him back into the yakuza world, where he goes up against the Omi Alliance. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

By faking his death, Kiryu was finally able to break free of his past as a yakuza. However, this means he lost both his future and his contact with his loved ones. So now, he works as an agent in the Daidoji Faction. One day, he receives orders to guard a smuggling operation at Yokohama Harbor. It seems that Kiryu has trouble fitting in with his colleagues, and he feels that his life is hollow due to the disparity between his past, abilities, and present.

During the job, a mysterious group appears and forces the operation to grind to a halt since no one was supposed to know about it. The group recognizes Kiryu and realizes he's alive. Since Kiryu can't just let them go with that information, he's forced to once again enter the yakuza world.

Here are some of the characters who'll play an important part in the story of Like a Dragon Gaiden:

  • Akame (First Summer Uika)
    Akame is an odd-jobs girl who resides in Sotenbori. Through the Akame Network all around town, she doesn't let even a single piece of information escape her notice. She also works to bring "certain people" to "certain locations."
  • Homare Nishitani III (Kim Jae-wook)
    Homare is the third patriarch of the Kijin Clan and he reached this status with abnormal speed. Like previous Homare Nishitanis, his handsome appearance belies his insanity. He loves to fight against powerful opponents more than anything.
  • Kihei Hanawa  (Hiroki Touchi)
    Kihei is the leader of the Daidoji Faction and is the only way for Kiryu to access the outside world. He treats Kiryu as any other agent, and even nags at him despite Kiryu's former status.
  • Kousei Shishido (Yasukaze Motomiya)
    Shishido is the trump card of the Watase clan (Omi Alliance) and enforces his authority through fear. He uses violence to get what he wants, and uses weapons without worrying whether he'll accidentally kill someone.
  • Yuki Tsuruno (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi)
    Tsuruno is the deputy of the Watase clan. Not only is he loyal, but he is a skilled planner with a tenacious attitude. The strategic traps that he's put out for Kiryu pose a serious threat.

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LIke a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will come out on November 9, 2023 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC.

The post Like a Dragon Gaiden Early Story and Characters Revealed appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, July 21, 2023 4:30 PM
    

idolmaster love live concert

A combination Idolmaster and Love Live concert will take place on December 9 and 10, 2023 at Tokyo Dome in Japan. You can now apply to enter the lottery for advance tickets. This is the first part of the "Ijigen Fes," which will bring surprising collaborations to life to celebrate anime music. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

Tickets cost 13,000 JPY ($91.70) for one day and 26,000 JPY ($183.45) for both. The concert will feature a large number of voice actresses from various Idolmaster and Love Live series. Some examples include Akari Kito from Nijigasaki High School Idol Club (Love Live), Liyuu of Liella (Love Live), and Honoka Kuroki of Idolmaster: Shiny Colors.

The full list of participants will come from:

  • Idolmaster Cinderella Girls
  • Idolmaster Million Live
  • Idolmaster Shiny Colors
  • Love Live Aqours
  • Love Live Liella
  • Love Live Nijigasaki High School Idol Club
  • Love Live Hasunosora Girls' High School Idol Club

As mentioned earlier, this is the first collaboration of Ijigen Fes. Ijigen can mean otherworldly, and as the name suggests, it will organize otherworldly collaborations over a variety of intellectual properties. They will all focus on music, with a specific theme of how songs in IPs such as Love Live have grown past the "anime song" genre.

The Idolmaster and Love Live concert will take place on December 9 and 10, 2023.

The post Love Live and Idolmaster Concert Announced for Late 2023 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, July 21, 2023 4:00 PM
    

street fighter 6 lp

In an interview with Inside Games, Producer Shuhei Matsumoto and Director Takayuki Nakayama of Street Fighter 6 confirmed that the game will not have LP reset. There will be a new mechanic in place instead. However, they did not go into details about it in the interview. They simply mentioned that the team will implement it soon. [Thanks, Inside Games!]

LP, or League Points, determine your rank in Street Fighter 6. Usually, in games with a ranked system, new seasons will reset a player's rank or at least lower them back down so that they can work their way back up again. It seems that Capcom plans to do away with that in Street Fighter VI. It will also open up a Master League for high-level players.

Other tidbits from the interview include game balance. Nakayama said that the team plans on adjusting the game balance once per year. It will likely do so after major tournaments such as Capcom Cup, since it wouldn't be a good idea for the meta to change during a competition. It will also fix bugs that the player base brings to their attention, as well as minor adjustments here and there. However, it will always inform the players about the reasoning behind the changes when it does so.

Street Fighter 6 is readily available on on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. The new DLC character, Rashid, will join the game on July 24, 2023.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, July 21, 2023 8:30 PM
     How To Get The Shishioji Mount In FfxivOne of the two new mounts added in 6.45 is definitely the harder of the two to get. The Shishioji mount by name alone may be confusing to what it is and where to get it. It's a long trek, but here's how to get the Shishioji mount in FFXIV. The Shishioji Mount- what and where is it? Shishioji is one of the four final bosses of Mount Rokkon, and ties with Moko for the one I find the most painful to face no matter what the mechanics are. As Mount Rokkon tells us, it is a legendary auspice that when you wake from its stone statue nap, is not eager to see you. This is what pure suffering looks like. Screenshot by PC Invasion Getting this nightmare fuel snake tailed mount so you can relieve memories of being KOed over and over again is no easy task. You have to venture through Another Mount Rokkon, which is Mount Rokkon but worse. The Shishioji mount has a chance of dropping from the final boss treasure chest. If you don't have good RNG, you could also just buy...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, July 21, 2023 7:23 PM
     D4 Pic TitleThe Season of the Malignant saw many adjustments to the strength of characters and builds across the board. It's no secret that many of those changes weren't well received. Fortunately, if you're rocking Rogue this season, we escape the Nerf Hammer with a minor slap on the wrist, and we can still enjoy a smooth journey to level 50. Let me give you a crash course in all things sharp and stealthy with our Diablo 4 Season 1 best Rogue leveling builds | Twisted Blades, Flurry, Penetrating Shot, and more. Rogue escaped the nerfs mostly unscathed, but same can't be said for the Sorcerer. Still, just because they got hit, it doesn't mean you shouldn't use them. If you want a challenge this season, check out our Sorcerer leveling guide.   What is the best Rogue Leveling Build in Diablo 4 Season 1? If you want the best Rogue Build for leveling, which will also set you up for one of the strongest endgame builds, you can't go wrong with�...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, July 21, 2023 6:24 PM
     Best Locations To Farm Gallowvine In Diablo 4 Featured ImageFor Season 1 of Diablo 4, there are a lot of new things that have come packed in. Along with a new story, and new meta, there are more ways to farm resources for all sorts of this. This guide will show you the best locations to farm Gallowvine in Diablo 4. Now, you may find herbs all over, however, Gallowvine seems to be significantly rare. Follow along to find the best areas to gather this elusive plant. Diablo 4: Best locations to farm Gallowvine It's important knowing how to do this early on because the first quest of the Season Journey requires you to collect 15 Gallowvine herbs. Currently, there are two locations where this herb will show up. They are: Fractured Peaks Dry Steppes Screenshot via PC Invasion Basically, look for dry or mountainous areas, this is where Gallowvine may be. They can also be dropped by enemies you slaw, so you could run these plants very quickly. However, it also seems exploration is a good option as well. Additionally, you c...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, July 21, 2023 5:56 PM
     How To Get Malignant Invokers In Diablo 4 Season 1There are a plethora of new features to discover in Season 1 of Diablo 4. One of the new items you can get your hands on are Malignant Invokers. During Season of the Malignant, a curse is spreading across Sanctuary called the Malignant. If you're interesting in farming Caged Hearts, you'll want to get some Malignant Invokers. We'll explain how to get Malignant Invokers in Diablo 4 Season 1. Diablo 4 Season 1: Where to get Malignant Invokers Malignant Invokers are a new type of consumable that allow you to prioritize which type of Cages Hearts you're looking to farm. How you get Malignant Invokers in Diablo 4 Season 1 is by crafting them, or from enemy drops. You'll first need to start the Season of the Malignant questline to get yourself some Malignant Invokers. Either wait for enemies to drop some, or craft them yourself at Cormond's Workbench. During this three-month-long Season event, you can farm up to 32 different Caged Hearts. Out ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, July 21, 2023 5:30 PM
     How To Beat Legion Drain In Remnant 2Though every campaign is randomized in Remnant 2, one of the first bosses you might come across is Legion Drain. This boss has a floating circle for a head that moves around the arena and shoots you with red Rot orbs while you're getting bombed by adds. Don't worry, I'm here to help you defeat Legion Drain in Remnant 2 and keep moving forward to bigger and badder things. Note: If you're struggling with Legion Drain in Remnant 2, you might want to consider buying new weapons or upgrading what you have. Best ways to beat Legion Drain in Remnant 2 Before you encounter Legion Drain in Remnant 2, you need to make sure you rest at the Checkpoint. This is because you'll likely die to Legion Drain a handful of times, and restarting the level from the beginning isn't fun. When you are ready, walk through the gate. The best strategy to defeat Legion Drain is the same regardless of the Archetype you choose, but one thing that helped me eliminat...

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, July 21, 2023 5:00 PM
     Cubicle 7 has revealed plans to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of Doctor Who with the release of two special edition roleplaying game (RPG) books. The iconic science fiction series first hit screens in November 1963 and has since amassed a dedicated fanbase eager to embark on new adventures across time and space. Doctor Who: Sixty …

Pivotal Gamers Friday, July 21, 2023 6:06 PM
     Hello folks. MMOHuts holds a new giveaway for World of Warships. Let's hear them out. We've partnered with Wargaming to give away special bonuses for World of Warships to new and veteran players alike! World of Warships is a FREE-TO-PLAY naval action MMO with a focus on the epic large-scale sea battles of the first half of the twentieth century. Collect hundreds of mighty vessels, cust...