Atlus released one more daily trailer of the upcoming JRPG Soul Hackers 2, focusing on one of the demons that will be featured in the game.

This time the trailer reveals Futsunushi, a demon that has debuted in Majin Tensei II: Spiral Nemesis and also appeared in the recent Shin Megami Tensei V.

Like most daily trailers, we also get the daily horoscope, which sees Scorpio at the top of the fortune ranking and Libra at the bottom.

You can check the video out below.

Soul Hackers 2 launches for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC ( both on Steam and on the Windows Store) on August 26, just one day after the Japanese release on August 25.

Just four months following the initial announcement, Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana on PS5 has a proper release date. That date, according to publisher NIS America, is November 15, 2022 in North America. Europe gets its version on November 18, 2022, and Oceania gets its on November 25, 2022.

In addition to the PS5 port, NIS America is also selling a limited edition physical release of Ys VIII. The physical edition is available via NIS America's online store. It contains an art book, a "Journal of Adol Christin" book, a soundtrack of "Seiren Songs", a steelbook case, and a 24" x 17" poster of the game. Check out pre-order options at this page.

NIS America also uploaded a story trailer for Ys VIII on PS5 to promote the release.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brhfKfwtNH0

The story trailer shows off the graphics as seen in Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of Dana for PS5. Environmental and character models remain largely the same as seen in earlier releases of the game. The story is also unchanged. Longtime Ys protagonist Adol Christin is shipwrecked on the cursed Isle of Seiren, after his passenger ship is sunk. He's also haunted by dreams from the past, of a mysterious girl named Dana Iclucia. Adol must survive the island's dangers, as well as explore the mystery behind the stranding of both Adol and his fellow castaways.

If you’ve been thinking about revisiting Infamous Second Son, Sucker Punch Productions’ 2014 PlayStation 4 exclusive, now might be a good time since some rare DLC is suddenly free on the PlayStation Store for the first time. Cole’s Legacy provided some connective tissue between PS3’s Infamous 2 and Infamous Second Son…

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Square Enix has always been rather keen on exploring the applications of NFT to its businesses, and today they announced a rather peculiar offer linked to Final Fantasy VII figures and merchandise.

The developer will release an action figure of Final Fantasy VII’s beloved protagonist Cloud Strife belonging to the Bring Arts line with an NFT twist.

The figure will come in a standard version priced at $129.99 and a Square Enix Store-exclusive Digital Plus Edition priced at $159.99.

Both versions will include a “exchange ticket to redeem for a digital certificate of authenticity on the Efinity network, which will require the ENJIN wallet app.”

For those unfamiliar with the terminology, that’s an NFT.

The DIgital Plus Edition will also include a “code to access a digital version of the collectible figure” accessible from a special website on smartphones and PC. At $30 premium, that’s one expensive 3D model.

Both versions will launch in November 2023.

On top of the figure, the publisher also announced the Final Fantasy VII Anniversary Art Museum Digital Card Plus, a series of 200 cards that can be collected both physically and digitally.

Each pack contains six physical trading cards randomly selected from all the available designs and one “exchange ticket that can be redeemed for any one digital card of choice on the Efinity network.”

If you’re interested in seeing what the Cloud figure looks like (alongside its 3D digital model), you can check out the gallery below.

A relevant new airport has been released alongside an extensive video about an upcoming Microsoft Flight Simulator add-on.

RDPresets released It’s Naples International Airport (LIRN) also known as Napoli-Capodichino Ugo Niutta Airport, allowing us to finally properly enjoy the beautiful Naples area rendered with full photogrammetry in the simulation.

You can purchase it at the developer’s own store or Simmarket for $18.10 plus applicable VAT.

After having its planned announcement at this year’s Summer Game Fest spoiled, The Last Of Us Part I is continuing to leak all over the place. this time with new screenshots and a clip from the upcoming remake of developer Naughty Dog’s 2013 hit on PlayStation 3. These leaks arrive shortly after the upcoming remake…

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Metal Gear Solid is a beloved PS1 stealth game classic starring the seriously cool, bandana-wearing super spy, Solid Snake. But Snake is actually a man. (Well a clone of another man, but let’s not get into that now.) In the newly released indie game Covert Critter, the developers offer a different take on MGS, where…

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Minecraft creator Mojang Studios has announced that non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and blockchain won't be supported or allowed on the platform going forward.

The decision for rejecting the technology was attributed to the concern that they would created disparities between Minecraft players.

"We have these rules to ensure that Minecraft remains a community where everyone has access to the same content," the statement said. "NFTs, however, can create models of scarcity and exclusion that conflict with our guidelines and the spirit of Minecraft."

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Everyone loves collecting new weapons and armor in Destiny 2, and the Solstice of Heroes brings back some old friends in addition to new weapons, such as the hand cannon Something New. But it won’t be around forever; the Solstice event ends in August. If you want to add the new legendary stasis hand cannon to your inventory (and you should), here’s how to get Something New in Destiny 2.

Destiny 2: How to Get Something New Legendary Stasis Hand Cannon

In order to obtain Something New in Destiny 2, you’ll have to have a bit of luck. It’s intrinsically tied to the Solstice of Heroes event, specifically the Bonfire Bash activity in the European Aerial Zone. Once you’ve completed a Bonfire Bash activity there, you’ll be awarded two Legendary Engrams.

With Deep Silver’s reboot of the Saint’s Row franchise right around the corner, you may be wondering if it could fill a Grand Theft Auto-sized hole in your heart. The series is a lot like GTA in many aspects, but over the years, it’s also stepped out of Rockstar’s shadow to forge its own success and identity. Here’s everything you need to know about Whether Saints Row is like Grand Theft Auto.

Is Saints Row Like Grand Theft Auto?

The original Saints Row was released back in 2006 and featured the player’s character driving around an open world based on real American cities, engaging in shoot-outs, and taking on a host of missions from NPCs to advance the story. If that sounds familiar, it’s because it is. The original Saints Row was coined as a ‘GTA Clone’ and to be honest for the first two entries, that description is pretty accurate.

However, even in those early days, a foundation was established that set Saint’s Row apart from GTA. Saints Row gave players the ability to create their own character and determine their ethnicity, fitness, face, and hairstyle. Saints Row 2 would later offer players the option of a female character. GTA didn’t include a character creator until 2013 with the release of GTA: Online.

Today Sega and Creative Assembly revealed an extensive video focusing on the newly-announced Champions of Chaos lords pack DLC for Total War: Warhammer 3.

The video focuses on the only legendary lord announced so far among the four that will be included in the package, and it’s Azazel, champion of Slaanesh.

We get to take an in-depth look at Azazel’s starting situation and how a typical game could evolve. While the video focuses on the gameplay, we get (for some reason) quite a bit of cinematics mixed in.

There’s also a lot of jumping around with montages, so don’t expect to see a canonic “let’s play” from start to finish. I guess being a bit whimsical is the nature of Slaanesh and its servants.

After all, the video starts with dissertations of Azazel’s beauty. Here in Italy, we say “every cockroach is beautiful to its mother,” I guess.

You can watch the video below and judge for yourself.

Total War: Warhammer 3 is currently available exclusively for PC.

The Champions of Chaos DLC will launch at the same time as Immortal Empires’ beta on August 23.

With House of the Dragon around the corner, Game of Thrones fans might still be a little foggy on the thicker parts of the lore. We’ll help straighten things out so you will be able to enter the show with all the necessary information. Here’s who Daemon, Rhaenyra & Viserys are, including the actors playing them and important lore.

There is the possibility of spoilers within the information below, so for those who want to go in blind, return here after the first or second episode.

Who Is Daemon Targaryen?

Daemon Targaryen is prince and brother to Viserys I Targaryen, who is king at the start of House of the Dragon. While he has been married twice before, House of the Dragon will show only his marriage to Princess (and niece) Rhaenyra Targaryen.

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2K Games and Firaxis Games revealed another video about the turn-based tactical game Marvel’s Midnight Suns, dedicated to one of its playable superheroes.

Today’s video moves away from the gameplay and is all about explaining the long and complex history behind Iron Man, A.K.A. super-rich and adorably self-centered genius Tony Stark.

Unlike the previous videos, which were a brief introduction followed by a deep dive into Iron Man’s gameplay, this one explains how Iron Man was born, and the many changes he went through across the many changes and retcons of the comics.

Since Marvel’s Midnight Sun is decidedly focusing on magic and the supernatural, the video also delves into the sporadic encounters between the quintessential tech-based superhero and the forces of the arcane.

You can enjoy the video below.

MultiVersus arguably started with what’s known as the Ultra Instinct Shaggy meme. Derived from YouTuber Midya’s edit of an episode from Scooby-Doo! Legend of the Phantosaur—where a hypnotized Shaggy single handedly defeats a biker gang—it was a viral hit that some felt culminated in the creation of WB’s free-to-play…

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Following January's news that New Line Cinema is working on a sequel to last year's commercially successful Mortal Kombat movie reboot, Deadline reports that project's director, Simon McQuoid, will return to the helm for part two.

Last year's movie followed the adventures of Cole Young, a former professional MMA fighter - and a new character to the series - who becomes ensnared in a plot by sorcerer Shang Tsung to eliminate the new generation of Earthrealm's Mortal Kombat champions. Despite the return of plenty of familiar faces, and a strong opening fight (which you can see below), Eurogamer's resident Mortal Kombat fan Wesley Yin-Poole wasn't overly impressed by the end result.

Yet despite a generally lacklustre critical reception, the Mortal Kombat movie apparently did big numbers for New Line, opening at No. 1 at the US box office and ranking among the all-time top feature titles on HBO Max, where it simultaneously released. A sequel was almost inevitable then, and New Line confirmed its plans for a follow-up in January this year.

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MultiVersus is a new brawler video game that features characters from all across the Warner Bros. empire. While the game does allow for single-player action, the primary focus for playing is with others online. The following is how to play MultiVersus’ Online Multiplayer.

How to Play Online in MultiVersus

It is worth noting that there are actually quite a few ways to play with both friends and random people online in MultiVersus.

Everyone has dreamed of acquiring a concealed room based on the hidden entryways of movies and TV shows. Fortunately, Minecraft’s building gameplay allows you to construct the mechanism right from your home. Those interested in learning how to do this can follow this guide on how to make a secret door in the game.

How To Make a Secret Door in Minecraft

There are quite a few ways to make a secret door within your Minecraft world, but the main items they all have in common are Redstone components and Sticky Pistons. If you aren’t sure where to obtain these elements, you can find Slime for the Sticky Piston in caves and swamp biomes, as well as mining underground to acquire Redstone.

Since there are various methods of doing this technique, we’ll stick with a straightforward option that is both cool and easy enough for beginners. In addition, this particular strategy involves a clock and a hidden door bookshelf, where players can remove a Lever from the Item Frame of the clock to reveal the secret room.

So, if you want to build this terrific project in your world, here’s a step-by-step guide on how to accomplish this:

While Valve is no doubt happy that the Steam Deck is a hot commodity these days, it wants to make sure your Deck doesn’t cross unsafe temperature thresholds. The company took to Twitter to issue a warning and clarify safe operating temperatures for its portable PC. Given all the wonderful, not concerning at all,…

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Destiny 2 Season of the Haunted doesn’t end until August 23rd, which is still plenty of time for players to complete seasonal Triumphs. One in particular is on the Derelict Leviathan, specifically ‘At the Behest of the Empress.’ It is one of four Triumphs that need to be completed for ‘A Guardian is a Guardian, Even in a Nightmare.’ Here’s how you complete At the Behest of the Empress in Destiny 2.

How to Complete At the Behest of the Empress in Destiny 2

In order to complete At the Behest of the Empress in Destiny 2, you have to defeat two elite-tier Nightmares: Au’gor, Devoted of Calus and Jai’ek, Supplicant of Calus—a Cabal Colossus and Scorn Knight, respectively. They’re both part of the same public event, so you won’t miss either.

To get the event started:

The Valorant Night Market is making a return once again this week, bringing discounted skins to those ready for a bragain. Of course, not all skins are created equal, and some are much more desirable than others. Inevitably, though, there always seem to be a few unpopular ones that somehow always make an appearance. With that in mind, here’s a list of 10 Valorant Skins we think we’re safe in assuming that nobody will want to see in their Night Market.

Today the director of Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us, Bruce Straley, announced the formation of Wildflower Interactive.

He introduced the new studio on Twitter and noted that after he left the games industry in 2017, he wasn't sure if he'd create games again.

Throughout his career, Straley has worked at developer Naughty Dog for nearly 20 years before his departure.

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If you’ve just got into Mojang Studios’ popular game and have begun exploring its many different game modes, you might well be wondering what SMP means in Minecraft. Here’s everything you need to know about the subject.

What Does SMP Mean in Minecraft? Answered

If you’ve heard the term SMP being thrown around in Minecraft, it’s actually a somewhat generic term within the genre that means “Survival Multiplayer.” Survival is a core mechanic of Minecraft and has been since its launch; SMP servers are an extension of that facet of the game, tasking players with surviving different block worlds that each have their own established lore and rules. Many SMP servers started off as a bunch of friends on a server before growing and becoming something of a community.

As you probably already know, Minecraft has three modes: Survival, Creative, and Hardcore. SMP is a variation on Survival mode. There are a few different categories of SMPs, but they are all more or less the same thing. The differences between them boil down to the extent to which they are modded and the PvP dynamics.

Common types of SMPs include Anarchy, Vanilla, Semi-Vanilla, Modded, Peaceful, and Factions.

As we learned in June, Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered swings to PC this August. If you've been wondering how the game will take advantage of your gaming rig, a new trailer runs down the list of features that will make Peter Parker’s adventure even more spectacular. 

Spider-Man will be treated to a host of graphical and performance upgrades, such as: 

In the 1990s, few characters reached the heights of Sonic the Hedgehog. Shortly after the 1991 launch of the Blue Blur’s debut game on Sega Genesis, his popularity rivaled Nintendo’s behemoth Super Mario franchise. However, much like the roller coasters that inspired Sonic’s original gameplay and level design, the subsequent decades included plenty of highs and lows. Even after a quick jump off the starting line, many feared the series was doomed to fall short of its potential forever.

However, the brand has experienced something of a renaissance in recent years. The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise is perhaps nearly as popular now as when it burst onto the scene just over three decades ago, bolstered by blockbuster movies, beloved comics, and promising streaming shows. Sonic Mania proved a successful retro reinvention, but the core development staff at Sonic Team has yet to deliver the final piece of the puzzle: a mainline game restoring the series’ legacy as one of the premier platformers.

Sega and Sonic Team think they have that final component with Sonic Frontiers. I traveled to Burbank, California, the American headquarters of Sonic Team, to sink hours into the upcoming open-world game to see if it truly is the fresh direction the franchise needs.

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Last time, you decided that bullet time is better than sex cutscenes. I was alarmed by how close this result was. We continue with another question of bits, picking playing bits of a game or seeing bits of a body. What's better: demos or gibs?

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Naughty Dog veteran Bruce Straley, who served as co-director on Uncharted 2, Uncharted 4, and the The Last of Us before leaving the games industry in 2017, has announced he's returning to game development and is establishing a new studio, Wildflower Interactive, to do just that.

Straley broke the news of his return in a video shared on Twitter, explaining, "In 2017, I left the industry not sure if I wanted to make games anymore, but the longer I was away, I kept thinking about this medium, and everything yet to be done and everything I wanted to do still - and this idea kept following me."

"So I grabbed some friends," Straley continued, "and we started prototyping and the idea started getting good, it started becoming exciting again, and I realised I need to make this game. But if I'm going to make this game, it means I have to build a team, and if I build a team, I have to build a company, and if we're going to do that then we have to do it the right way."

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Live out your best feline life in Annapurna Interactive’s Stray, a game that features all your favorite animal characteristics. Without further ado, here’s a list of all the annoying (though some are adorable) cat things you can do in Stray.

Google has announced that app developers will offer consumers in the EEA (European Economic Area) alternative payment options for non-gaming apps.

The change follows after the tech giant complied with the European Parliament's Digital Markets Act (DMA), which was passed earlier this month.

The DMA is a set of rules and regulations specifically targeted at large online platforms the EU considers to be a 'gatekeeper.'

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Destiny 2’s Solstice Event is back once again, and with it comes a shiny new set of armor that is a must-have for Destiny players. The Solstice event introduces the Candescent Armour and with it, a new upgrade system is being introduced as part of the Solstice event to streamline the process. Here’s everything we know about How To Upgrade The Solstice Armour In Destiny 2.

Are you curious about what toast does in MultiVersus? This new brawler is soon opening its doors to the public, so if you haven’t played the game yet, now is the perfect time to familiarize yourself with the game’s mechanics, meaning you can jump right into the fray when you first log on. The game also has a few currencies to sift through, so confusion makes sense. Thankfully, we have got the explanation you are looking for right here.

What Does Toast Do in MultiVersus?

In MultiVersus, there are a few currencies that players need to familiarize themselves with, the most notable ones being gold, gleamium, and of course, toast.

Today, HBO Max unveiled the official trailer for Game of Thrones: House of the Dragon, showing off a bit of what fans can expect from the prequel series when it releases on HBO’s streaming service next month. In the trailer below, we see a conflict brewing regarding the next Targaryen that is set to sit on the Iron Throne and a boatload of dragons.

You can check it out for yourself, as well as a brief synopsis, below.

Centuries before the events of A Game of Thrones, House Targaryen—the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria—took up residence on Dragonstone. Fire and Blood begins their tale with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror, creator of the Iron Throne, and goes on to recount the generations of Targaryens who fought to hold that iconic seat, all the way up to the civil war that nearly tore their dynasty apart.

What really happened during the Dance of the Dragons? Why did it become so deadly to visit Valyria after the Doom? What is the origin of Daenerys’s three dragon eggs? These are but a few of the questions answered in this essential chronicle, as related by a learned maester of the Citadel…

With just a few short weeks to go until Insomniac Games' superb Spider-Man Remastered makes the jump from PlayStation 5 to PC on 12th August, Sony has released new details on the game's PC-exclusive features, plus full spec requirements so prospective purchasers can get a sense of how it'll run on their machines.

Starting with the new features arriving as part of Spider-Man Remastered's PC release, these'll include (for those with compatible GPUs) ray-traced reflections at varying quality levels, plus support for Nvidia DLSS and DLAA. All players, meanwhile, can take advantage of Spider-Man's customisable rendering systems, including SSAO, texture filtering, LoD quality, and shadows.

Additionally, there's support for various monitor resolutions and ratios - including ultra wide, panoramic, and Nvidia Surround multi-monitor set-ups - all playable in either windowed, full-screen, or exclusive full-screen rendering modes.

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Quantic Dream’s 2018 sci-fi action-adventure game, Detroit: Become Human is getting a spin-off manga.

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