July 2021

The things that players are able to accomplish in Breath of the Wild thanks to the creativity the game possesses will never cease to be amazing. Despite it releasing over four years ago now, there are still brand new tricks being found out every day. The latest one involves stealing the Master Sword at any point during the game.

Now, anyone who has played Breath of the Wild before knows that in order to get the Master Sword in the game, you need to meet a few prerequisites. The first is that you need to find it, which can be a difficult task itself. The second is that you need to have at least 13 real hearts. Coming by that many hearts takes a lot of time, as Link earns them by completing dungeons and giving Spirit Orbs to the Shrine.

Reddit user RinHaraSaki got sick of these requirements, so they managed to find a way to steal the Master Sword without having to meet any of them.

Today Nexon announced a new upcoming name code-named “Project HP.”

The game is defined as a “AAA PC Game” directed by Eunseok Yi, who previously worked on Mabinogi, Vindictus, and Durango.

“Project HP” is just a working title, but the game is introduced by a rather fetching trailer featuring a battle between characters in full armor reminiscent of games like Chivalry or For Honor, but here we also see some magic involved in the mix.

The trailer boasts “brutal action” and explicitly mentions that we’re looking at in-engine footage, and you can activate English subtitles with the “cc” button, meaning that Nexon is likely aiming for the worldwide market for this one.

We also read a subtitle that recites “On this battlefield, we break, and we rise again.” The narration also talks about “Lay down your lives for the immortals.”

It isn’t a lot of information, but a pre-alpha test will be executed between August 5 and August 8 with applications starting today.

Interestingly, the small print mentions that this game isn’t for kids and those under the age of 18 cannot apply to the alpha test.

We’ll let you know once we receive more information by Nexon, but for the moment you can enjoy the trailer below, in crisp 4K resolution and 60 frames-per-second.

Microsoft has today revealed that it is bolstering its library of Game Pass games in July with a number of exciting titles, including the spooky adventure game The Medium, as well as acclaimed sequel titles UFC4 and Tropico 6. In addition to new games, there’s also a stack of updates to several games already available on the service, and new Game Pass Perks and Quests.

Here’s the breakdown of all the new games arriving on Game Pass in July:

• Dragon Quest Builders 2 (Cloud) – July 8
• Tropico 6 (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 8
• UFC 4 (Console) EA Play – July 8
• Bloodroots (Cloud, Console, and PC) ID@Xbox – July 15
• Farming Simulator 19 (Cloud, Console, and PC) – July 15
• The Medium (Cloud) ID@Xbox – July 15

In addition to new games, Game Pass subscribers can look forward to a huge number of updates to existing games on the service. This includes titles such as A Plague Tale: Innocence, Black Desert, Doom Eternal, a Destiny 2 event, and much more. You can read the full details, including Game Pass Quests and Perks over on Microsoft’s post here.

Here’s an overview of the games leaving Xbox Game Pass in July:

July 14 (EA Play)

• EA Sports UFC (Console)
• EA Sports UFC 2 (Console)

July 15

• Endless Space 2 (PC)
• Downwell (PC)
• CrossCode (Cloud, Console, and PC)

For more on The Medium, you can read Twinfinite’s review here.

Today Koei Tecmo and Gust released the first trailer, the first images, and details of the upcoming Blue Reflection sequel Blue Reflection Tie, titled Blue Reflection: Second Light for the west.

The game was announced (and confirmed for the west) back in March, and we finally get to learn more.

It’ll release in Japan on October 21 for PS4 and Nintendo Switch with a PC version coming at a later time. Considering Koei Tecmo’s patterns, this means that the Steam version will be released at the same time as the (yet undisclosed) western launch.

The standard 3edition will cost 8,580 yen and a Premium Box will also be released for 11,935 yen and a Special Collection Box for 22,100 yen. Both special editions include an Atelier Ryza 2 costume.

A Digital Deluxe edition will be released as well, but details have not been disclosed.

The story is about a strange school where girls live a seemingly ordinary life. The rather peculiar element is that they have lost their memories besides their names, and they don’t even know where they come from and whether they’re originally from this strange world.

The school is surrounded by the sea, but one day a passage to a new landscape appears. At the end of that road, the girls find a place that feels familiar. When attacked by monsters, they gain mysterious powers.

We also meet five characters, protagonist Ao Yoshizaki, Kokoro Utsubo, Yuki Kinjou, Rena Miyauchi, and the returning protagonist of Blue Reflection, Hinako Shirai. All are drawn by Blue Reflection character designer Mel Kishida.

Atlus is continuing to release new trailers of its upcoming JRPG Shin Megami Tensei V, focusing on one more of its 200+ demons.

The Logitech G502 Hero is the mouse of choice for the average RPS reader, and today it's down to $37.99 on Amazon. That's some $42 off its MSRP and around $10 cheaper than it was just a few weeks ago. That's a great price for a staggeringly popular mouse that sports a dual-mode scroll wheel, 11 programmable buttons and a modern optical sensor.

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The slow, stealthy progress of the PC absorbing PlayStation has taken another step this week with the latest Assassin’s Creed Valhalla patch. Players using PlayStation 5 controllers with Ubi’s Viking romp will now feel an extra step when pulling the adaptive triggers while aiming, just before letting an arrow loose. This was a PlayStation 5 feature, but now we have it too. Just like we’ll soon have Uncharted 4.

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A Bleach Brave Souls art book is on the way and to celebrate the game will get a five-star Ichigo (Artworks Celebration ver.) unit.

The post Bleach Brave Souls Art Book Announced appeared first on Siliconera.

3,000 lucky winners will be able to get rare alternate cards of the first three Eeveelutions.

The post Pokemon TCG Limited VMAX Cards Will Appear via a Lottery appeared first on Siliconera.

Pre-registration for the Konosuba: Fantastic Days mobile game is now open, and things are kicking off with a contest for those who sign up.

The post Konosuba: Fantastic Days Pre-registration Begins appeared first on Siliconera.

Orobas will maintain its streak of appearing in Shin Megami Tensei games and spin-offs, as the next SMT V video focuses on the demon.

The post The Latest SMT V Video Shows Off Orobas Again appeared first on Siliconera.

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It’s been more than four years since Breath of the Wild first graced basically everybody’s Nintendo Switch. You’d think that by this point, if only thanks to sheer numbers, players would have plumbed its every last depth and then some. But you’d be wrong. The latest big discovery? A comically simple means of obtaining…

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Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks are nothing new, but a recent report from an industry insider has been making its rounds for more than just curiosity's sake. Numerous names are backing up a recent report about when we'll get a Grand Theft Auto 6 release date, including our own that are backing up those claims. 

Tom Henderson is a notable leaker that has a long track record of accurate early access information. In a recent video, he talked about Grand Theft Auto 6 and more about its setting. According to Henderson, the current state of Grand Theft Auto 6 centers around a modern setting that will prominently feature Vice City. He also added that the map would continue to evolve post-launch, much like what is currently being seen within the realm of Battle Royale. The video went viral after Bloomberg's Jason Schreier backed up Henderson's claims, saying that "everything Tom Henderson has said about the game matches up with what I've heard." 

Today Capcom released another brand new trailer of the upcoming Monster Hunter JRPG Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin.

The trailer focuses on one of the characters who will play a relevant role in the game, Avinia. This follows the first character trailer that featured Kayna, and the second that showcased Alwin.

You can check her out below.

Netflix has today announced that Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh will play the part Scían in its upcoming The Witcher spin-off series, Blood Origin.

Announced in July of last year, Origin is a six-part series set in a world 1200 years before the start of the popular 2019 show and will cover the events leading up to the Conjunction of the Spheres and the creation of the very first witcher.

Michelle Yeoh is best known internationally for her roles in the 1997 James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies and the Chinese language martial arts film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), while her most recent TV credits include “Star Trek: Discovery,” while her recent feature credits include “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Boss Level,” and “Last Christmas.

Netflix offers the following description of Sian’s character:

“Scían is the very last of her nomadic tribe of sword-elves. No one can come close to her artistry with the blade, and no one carries as much loss within their heart. When a chance presents itself to retrieve a stolen sacred sword, taken from her fallen tribe by nefarious means, she launches herself into a deadly quest that will change the outcome of the Continent.”

Yeon joins other cast members including Jodie Turner-Smith, who will be playing the role of Éile, the show’s main protagonist who is described as a fierce warrior with the voice of a goddess.

Netflix’s The Witcher showrunner Lauren S. Hissrich will be involved in the production of the six-part live-action Blood Origin series, while The Witcher author Andrzej Sapkowski will act as a consultant.

Earlier today on the Xbox YouTube channel a new video was released talking all about the features of the Xbox All Access subscription. But it wasn’t just some boring suit droning on about what a deal it is. Instead, it features the R&B group All-4-One performing a remix of their hit song I Swear with some of the lyrics swapped out with lines that talk about Xbox All Access.

In this remix titled It’s All There, the group croons about how you can get an Xbox console and Game Pass Ultimate with Xbox All Access. If you haven’t heard of it yet. this service has no up-front costs. Instead, those who want to get in on the Xbox family of consoles can pay a monthly fee.

The video itself is just oozing with tons of 90s R&B music video nostalgia. All of the outfits are straight out of 1994 when All-4-One released I Swear. And the way the vignetting blurs everything surrounding the subject in just about every shot is just so stereotypical 90s.

You can check out the full It’s All There video advertisement by All-4-One for Xbox All Access down below.

The Hunters of Hunter x Hunter are an eccentric bunch, but that’s far from a bad thing.

Host to their own personality quirks, dreams, and motivating factors, each one feels unique from the others. While their interests and ambitions may overlap at times, they’re undeniably unique in how they approach each situation, resulting in them playing pivotal roles in how each story arc plays out in Hunter x Hunter.

This also means that there are a variety of different characters for you to see yourself in. Maybe you’re a little like the curiosity-driven Gon, who is willing to give anyone or anything a chance so long as he can learn something new; or, maybe you’re more like Kurapika, who is willing to do anything to achieve their goals and protect those they care about.

But then, which one are you most like? Which Hunter from Hunter x Hunter is your mirror image, and the one you share the most in common with?

We’re here to help you come to a conclusion on that topic. Below you’ll find a personality quiz tailor-made to match you with your ideal Hunter counterpart in Hunter x Hunter. Be sure to think carefully about each answer you give, as there are more potential outcomes than you might suspect.

Now then, let’s get to the questions.

Images Source: Madhouse via Crunchyroll

The items modeled after Rena Ryugu will have particular designs suiting her character.

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We've covered RTX 3070 gaming PCs before, but they've been unavailable for a good price for a few weeks. Thankfully AWD-IT has today restocked and discounted one such prebuilt gaming desktop, giving you the chance to pick up an RTX 3070 card and a fully assembled and warranty-backed computer for £1130, down from £1478. Whether you're planning to sell on the extra items or use them as the basis for a new gaming PC, going prebuilt makes a lot of sense.

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We've known for a while that Kylotonn Racing is working on an all-new Test Drive Unlimited, and now we finally know where it'll be set, with Hong Kong set to be the backdrop for the open world racer.

The location was revealed in today's Nacon Connect with another CGI trailer which teased some further details including a doubling down on the bling-obsessed lifestyle elements. We also got to see what the backdrop of Hong Kong will offer, from its muddy shores to its hyper-colourful streets through to its glorious hills.

Hong Kong has been a popular destination for previous video games, of course, from Shenmue 2 to the beloved Sleeping Dogs. It follows on from Test Drive Unlimited's Oahu setting, while its sequel headed to Ibiza (and missed out on the opportunity for a Wayne Lineker cameo - for shame).

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Netflix's upcoming live-action Witcher prequel, Blood Origin, has confirmed another new cast member, with Star Trek: Discovery's Michelle Yeoh now set to appear as sword-elf Scian.

The Witcher: Blood Origin is a new six-part series set 1,200 years before Netflix's Henry-Cavill-starring main Witcher show and will chart the creation of the prototype Witcher, as well as the events leading to the "pivotal" Conjunction of the Spheres - in which a collision of different realms brought monsters into the world.

Lauren S. Hissrich, showrunner on Netflix's mainline Witcher series, will executive produce Blood Origin, and Declan de Barra - who penned The Witcher Season 1's "Of Banquets, Bastards and Burials" episode - will serve as writer and showrunner on the prequel.

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Over the July 4 weekend, WNYC reporter Gwynne Hogan shared a photo of the New York City Police Department’s latest attempt at community outreach. The largest local law enforcement agency in the United States plans to launch a game truck full of consoles to seemingly entice children into spending more time around cops.

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Meet Korone, the worst possible Nintendog and all-around not-good boy. At Summer Games Done Quick yesterday Nintendogs speedrunner ZooKetra’s early-morning beginner medal run was going just fine until this petulant black lab pup refused to be guided through a simple obstacle-course tunnel.

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You’ve probably heard all about the Pokémon card frenzy unfolding within the last few years, and the high prices that some old-school cards from the original run can command on the market. Possibly, you’ve also heard that this fervor was driven in part by influencers like Logan Paul, who have taken every opportunity…

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