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Stray Will Take 8 Hours to Finish, Won’t Have Customization

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Annapurna Interactive has tweeted some frequently asked questions and answers regarding the upcoming Stray game. Some of the information includes the price, as well as the length of the game. There will also be a physical version of the game coming out for the PlayStation 5, though the release window and pricing are unknown.

The digital version of the game will cost $29.99. Annapurna Interactive is working with video game company iam8bit on the physical PS5 version of the game. It is unclear if the physical copy will have a different price from the digital one. The physical copy will come with six art cards though.

https://twitter.com/iam8bit/status/1534568828620853248

In total, Stray will take about 8 hours to complete. However, if you wish to find and pick up all the collectibles, it would take you longer. You will also not be able to customize the cat itself, as this is not the story of any random stray cat.

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Stephanie Liu

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Uncle from Another World Anime Coming to Japan in July

1 year 11 months ago

Netflix Uncle from Another World Anime Coming to Japan in July

As part of the June 8, 2022 Netflix Geeked Week announcements, the company revealed a Japanese launch window for its Uncle from Another World anime. It will appear first in the country sometime in July 2022. A worldwide release is also planned. However, the streaming service only noted it will appear in other regions "soon."

As the title suggests, Uncle from Another World shows the after effects of someone who took part in an isekai experience. Takafumi Takaoka’s uncle, Kousuke, was in a coma for 17 years. Except while he was, he was in a fantasy world. Takafumi helps him adapt to modern life, while also learning what Kousuke’s travels were like. He also learns his uncle became one of the most powerful mages in existence as a result of his journey.

Netflix's announcement also included a number of stills from the Uncle from Another World anime adaptation. The first trailer appeared back in March 2021.
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Jenni Lada

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Netflix Announced Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre: Season 1 Anime

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Netflix Announced Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre: Season 1 Anime Tomie

As part of Netflix Geeked Week, the company announced season one of the Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre anime. This is a new show that will involve new adaptations of classic stories from the mangaka. Ito himself appeared as part of the announcement to reveal this will include anime versions of The Hanging Balloons, Souichi, and Tomie.

Here’s the full Junji Ito Maniac: Japanese Tales of the Macabre, which involves insights into the The Hanging Balloons, Souichi, and Tomie anime adaptations. Ito goes over character design documents for each story. In total, 20 of Ito’s stories will appear during the first season.

Ito also said it is unknown which Souichi and Tomie stories will appear. Souichi Tsujii shows up in stories in The Horror World of Junji Ito. Meanwhile, Tomie stories have been documented in things like the manga, movies, and drama series.

As for The Hanging Balloons also is a story from The Horror World of Junji Ito.

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Jenni Lada

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Monster Hunter Rise Stubbins Plush Cover Both Form and Function

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Monster Hunter Rise Stubbins Plush Cover Both Form and Function

The Stubbins line of plush are no stranger to officially licensed Capcom products. A Mega Man appeared in the past, as did a Monster Hunter World Palico. So it makes sense that Monster Hunter Rise Stubbins would also appear, with both the Palamute and Palico getting their moment. Both entries in the Stubbins Deluxe line and Smoosh Stubbins are appearing as Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak is about to debut. While all capture the right look, it feels like each sort of plush has its own niche to fill.

With the Stubbins Deluxe Monster Hunter Rise Deluxe plush, it is definitely about the details. These plush toys are soft, but it is more about having some give to them and being more silky and smooth than fuzzy. Sure, you could cuddle them. But they really feel more like display pieces.

Which isn’t a bad thing. They’re definitely designed with accuracy in mind. Both the Palamute and Palico involve many layers of fabric, all of them nailing the details from the game. Each one is dressed in the Kamura Armor from Monster Hunter Rise. Their eyes, noses, and mouths are embroidered. The fabric has armor accents printed onto them. The Palico’s hood has an additional piece of fabric in place for the “headband.” The bell at the clasp is its own fabric part. There are red tassel accents on both the Palico and Palamute. While the Palico’s “bracers” and “boots” are details printed on the fabric itself, the Palamute’s are separate pieces of fabric stitched into place. Also, both have weighted “bean” bottoms, to ensure they stay sitting up on a shelf or couch.

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Jenni Lada

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Final Fantasy XIV Music Boxes Will Be Re-Released

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Square Enix will re-release a series of Final Fantasy XIV music boxes due to the popularity of the items. A total of two music boxes are available to pre-order through the Square Enix e-STORE. The music boxes will feature the tracks "Torn from the Heavens" and "Night in the Brume". Each music box will cost 1,650 yen (or approximately $12) and will ship on August 13, 2022.

The music boxes feature the orchestral rendition of both pieces of music. The music boxes will be made out of acrylic and feature clear cases, which allows for consumers to look at the parts of the box. The "Night in the Brume" music box will feature silver parts, where the "Torn from the Heavens" music box will feature gold parts.

You can take a look at both music boxes below.

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Final Fantasy XIV isn't the only mainline entry in the series to receive music boxes. Square Enix announced production of music boxes for the first six entries in the Final Fantasy series in December 2021. In May 2022, Square Enix revealed a total of three Final Fantasy XI music boxes will release in 2023.

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Kazuma Hashimoto

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Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Game English Release Date Set

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Aksys announced the Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid- Burst Forth!! Choro-gon Breath release date and shared its first-run bonus

We now know the Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-gon Breath Switch and PS4 game release date. Aksys said people will see it outside of Japan on August 25, 2022. It is going to be available digitally and physically. There will also be a first-run bonus for people who get a retail copy.

Should people get a physical copy, they will also get a Weiss Schwartz trading card. This will feature Tohru, Kanna, Elma, Kobayashi, and Lucoa on it. The card will be entirely in Japanese and can be used with the game. There's also already art for it available.
Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid Game English Release Date Set

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Jenni Lada

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Final Fantasy XIV Meteor Survivor Ring Reprint Available

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Final Fantasy XIV Meteor Survivor Ring

People have another opportunity to get their hands on the Final Fantasy XIV Meteor Survivor ring. Square Enix reprinted this piece of jewelry, which features several motifs associated with the Warrior of Light protagonist. It is available to purchase for 29,700 yen (or roughly $221) through the Square Enix e-STORE. However, only one ring size is available to purchase. That is #15.

The Final Fantasy XIV Meteor Survivor ring was made with Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida's supervision. This is the second piece of jewelry made with Yoshida overseeing its production. It is made out of silver and has a black stone in the center. The top of the ring features the "Meteor" motif, commonly associated with A Realm Reborn. The symbol is also used for main scenario quest indicators

The side of the ring features details associated with several Job Classes in Final Fantasy XIV. These include a sword and a shield, most commonly associated with the Paladin, and a crooked staff.

You can take a look at the Meteor Survivor ring below.

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Other pieces of Final Fantasy XIV merchandise Square Enix released include acrylic magnets, stickers, and even themed hoodies. Square Enix has also made items available through the Eorzea Cafe available to purchase through the e-STORE.

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Kazuma Hashimoto

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Soul Hackers 2 DLC and Digital Editions Announced

1 year 11 months ago

Soul Hackers 2 Digital Edition DLC

Atlus shared new information concerning Soul Hackers 2 digital versions and DLC. A total of four digital editions will be available to purchase at varying price points. Each one will come with a select amount of content. As it stands, a total of three pieces of DLC have been announced, with Atlus planning to release more in the future.

The most expensive digital version of the game is the Soul Hackers 2 Anniversary Edition. It will cost 15,739 yen (or roughly $117) and include a digital version of the 25th anniversary album, the 25th anniversary book, the Mary-style maid outfit, and the Ai-ho DLC. Pre-orders for the Anniversary Edition will open in Japan on June 9, 2022.

Three versions will release through Steam. Pre-orders will open on June 10, 2022 and include the Persona 5 costume and BGM set. This includes a standard version, a Digital Deluxe edition, and a Digital Premium edition. The standard version will cost 9,878 (or $73). The Digital Deluxe edition will cost 11,550 yen (roughly $86) and will come with the Additional Scenario: Lost Numbers and All-in-One Additional Money, Incense and EXP set. The Digital Premium edition, which costs 14,630 yen (or $109) will come with everything included in the Digital Deluxe edition, but will also have the All-in-One Additional Costumes and BGM set, the All-in-One Additional Demons set, and the Mary-style maid outfit and Ai-ho DLC.

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Kazuma Hashimoto

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Robert E. O. Speedwagon JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Video Shown

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Robert E. O. Speedwagon JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Video Shown

Robert E.O. Speedwagon stars in the latest JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R character trailer. He's a character who primarily appeared as Jonathan Joestar's ally in Phantom Blood. An older version of him showed up in Battle Tendency, the series' second part. He's also the namesake of the Speedwagon Foundation that appears throughout the series.

While many people in the JoJo's Bizarre Adventure series are Stand-users, Robert E.O. Speedwagon is not. Instead, his allies like Kempo Fighter and Tattoo show up to assist him in battle. He also uses his hammer and bladed hat to attack.

In case you missed them, here are the past JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R character trailers.

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Jenni Lada

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Kuro no Kiseki II Crimson Sin to Release in September

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The Legend of Heroes Kuro no Kiseki II Crimson Sin Release

The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki II Crimson Sin will release on September 29, 2022 in Japan. Dengeki will hold a livestream through its official YouTube channel that will feature the latest information about the game. The livestream will begin at 11 p.m. JST/7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET/4 p.m. CET on June 9, 2022. [Thanks, ryokutya2089 and Dengeki!]

Alongside the announcement of the livestream, more information about The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki II Crimson Sin appeared. Specifically, details concerned the story. The narrative will progress through a chapter-based system, with two chapters happening simultaneously. Players can pick whichever chapter they would like to play through. Van, the protagonist, and his companions will act separately in each part.

The game will also feature a variety of special missions. These will include stealth-based missions and ones that will take place from the perspective of a third-person shooter. The third-person shooter missions will have quick command inputs.

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Kazuma Hashimoto

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Honkai: Star Rail Herta’s Curios Shown Ahead of Summer Game Fest

1 year 11 months ago

Honkai: Star Rail Herta Curios Discussed Ahead of Summer Game Fest Appearance

In Honkai: Star Rail, the Herta Space Station is home to Herta's collection of Curios. These are items that, along with the Stellaron that ends up in the player character's body, tend to be important and valuable. While the beta doesn't involve actually acquiring any, HoYoVerse shared a few images going over some items in Herta's collection.

Here are four Curios Herta collected in Honkai: Star Rail. While people might not get to use or see them, there is an early quest in-game that involves assisting staff at the station who handle them. The four items shown are the Crackup Conch, Rating Pistol, Scrap Brazing Rod, and Unbearable Weight.
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As mentioned earlier, people will be able to see and learn more about Honkai: Star Rail during Summer Game Fest 2022. The official Twitter account for the event confirmed the game’s appearance. That showcase will be held at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET/6 p.m. GMT on June 9, 2022. However, it is unknown when exactly the game will show up at the event or if a launch date could be revealed.

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Jenni Lada

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Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Demo Debuts, Ashen Wolves Shown

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Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Demo Debuts, Ashen Wolves Shown

Nintendo revealed a double dose of Fire Emblem information today. Not only is a Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes demo coming out on June 8, 2022, but there's a new trailer starring the Ashen Wolves.

The Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes trial will give people a chance to experience the start of the game. This means they'll create their avatar, meet characters, and go through some early battles. You can save your progress. That can carry over to the full game.

As for the Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Ashen Wolves reveal, it goes through characters more quickly than the past trailers looking at different houses. People only get a brief look at Yuri, Balthus, Constance, and Hapi in-game.

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Jenni Lada

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Here’s How Splatoon 3 Octoling Enemies Look

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Here's How Splatoon 3 Enemy Octolings Look

People have a chance to see what the Splatoon 3 Octoling enemies look like. Nintendo took to Twitter to share three pictures of the characters in-game. These are the foes that people face during the game's campaign. These enemies tend to be women with similar outfits and hairstyles. This means that their appearance can vary from the playable Octolings we've seen in games like Splatoon 2.

First, here's a general image showing art of Splatoon 3 Octoling enemies. The outfit is similar to the ones in past entries, though the colors and details are slightly different. While the tentacle hair is fuzzier, it also looks similar. They also seem to still use a Splattershot variant. The glasses/goggles look different, however.
Here's How Splatoon 3 Enemy Octolings Look 2

And here are the other two Octoling images. Both of these seem to be in-game screenshots, perhaps taken from cutscenes. Each one focuses on a single Octoling. One of the two offers a closer look at the new "fuzzy" quality of the character's hair.
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Jenni Lada

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Moriarty and Don Quixote Appear in Fate/Grand Order

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James Moriarty (Ruler), Don Quixote, and Zhang Jiao are now available in the Japanese version of Fate/Grand Order. This is the second banner for the Traum Lostbelt. Charlemagne and Kriemhild were the poster Servants for the first one. While Don Quixote and Zhang Jiao will be available even after the banner ends, Moriarty is limited. The banner will be available until June 15, 2022.

The Ruler version of Moriarty is younger than his Archer counterpart. Kento Itou (Hypnosis Mic) provides his voice. His Noble Phantasm, Mathematical Malignant Annihilate, deals extra damage against enemies with the Good alignment. It also seals their skills for a turn, and applies the Evil alignment for three turns.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyOKQuFtmF0&feature=emb_logo

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Stephanie Liu

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One Piece Film Red Uta Will Have Separate Voice and Vocal Actresses

1 year 11 months ago

One Piece Film Red Uta

Shueisha and Toei Animation published more details about One Piece Film Red on a YouTube stream on June 8, 2022. Most of the new information features Uta, the daughter of Shanks and the childhood friend of One Piece protagonist Luffy.

The stream revealed Japanese voice actors for new characters in the movie. The One Piece Film Red heroine Uta will have two different actresses play her speaking and singing voices. Kaori Nazuka will voice Uta in regular conversations, while Ado will provide vocals for her songs. The stream also confirmed that Kenjiro Tsuda will voice the mysterious key character Gordon.

Ado will also sing seven songs in One Piece Film Red. Each song will have a different composer and a dedicated music video. Toei Animation will publish the videos on YouTube in the following weeks, and it has shared a schedule for that.

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Kite Stenbuck

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Capcom Showcase Will Show New Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Content

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Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Seregios

Capcom has confirmed Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak as the first title in the Capcom Showcase lineup. The June 2022 digital event will reveal new information about the expansion, which releases at the end of the month.

The English tweet from the Monster Hunter series account confirmed that producer Ryozo Tsujimoto will directly provide the new information. The Japanese press release added more details as to what people can expect to see in the digital event. It specifically mentioned a new trailer and additional monsters.

Capcom has been frequently holding digital events to publish information about Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak. The previous stream dedicated to the title aired on May 10, 2022. It confirmed the return of Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate's Seregios with new Somnacanth and Almudron subspecies. The expansion will also have new Follower Quests where the player can hunt with NPCs in single-player mode.

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Kite Stenbuck

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The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition Will Return in 2022

1 year 11 months ago

Tomorrow Children Phoenix Edition

Q Games announced that The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition will release in 2022 for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The game is an updated re-release of the original The Tomorrow Children, with enhancements for the PS5. Notable additions include new islands, features, and items, as well as rebalanced gameplay. Unlike the original's free-to-play model, The Tomorrow Children: Phoenix Edition will be a premium title.

Kyoto-based developer Q Games released The Tomorrow Children in partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment in 2016. The free-to-play PS4 title put players in charge of building a town in the Void, with the help of other players online. Less than a year after its release, Sony announced it would shut down the game's servers in 2017. This made it impossible for players to continue playing the game after the shutdown.

https://twitter.com/PlayStation/status/1534324326446538755?s=20&t=sQI8nn6SdFexXwUNHN4B3g

However, in late 2021, Q Games announced that it had struck a deal with Sony and acquired The Tomorrow Children IP. Q Games founder and director Dylan Cuthbert stated that the team would begin developing the game for the PS5, with new features planned. Some key changes include the removal of microtransactions and "reverting the game back to its intended design." Furthermore, multiplayer will be peer-to-peer to ensure the game is playable indefinitely.

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Andrew Kiya

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Atlus Shows Off Soul Hackers 2 Collector’s Edition

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Soul Hackers 2 Collector's Edition

As Soul Hackers 2 approaches its global release date in August 2022, Atlus West has dropped more details on the premium goodies available for fans willing to shell out for the Soul Hackers 2 Collector's Edition. The company unveiled the package in a Tweet, encouraging interested fans to subscribe to Atlus West's email newsletter for instructions on how to pre-order.

 

 

Atlus West also included a photo breaking down the included bonuses in the Soul Hackers 2 Collector's Edition pack.

Soul Hackers 2 Collector's Edition

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Josh Tolentino

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Biomotor Unitron, NGPC Classic, Shows Its Age On Switch

1 year 11 months ago

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The latest NeoGeo Pocket Color Selection release, Biomotor Unitron, continues the line’s diversification beyond its initial fighting game focus. Interested in checking it out? We’ll break down what you need to know.

What is Biomotor Unitron?

Originally released on the Neo Geo Pocket and Neo Geo Pocket Color, Biomotor Unitron holds a special place in owners’ hearts as something of a Pokemon competitor. It certainly isn’t a one-to-one comparison, but the turn-based battling RPG gives players a lot of customization and a focus on facing off with friends.

In Biomotor Unitron, you outfit a mech with limbs and packs that affect abilities and stats. Navigation is largely menu-based, and the game encourages you to talk to townsfolk and hear their quips and advice. There’s a bit of control in battle, but this is largely a challenge of preparation. The combination of parts and how you balance your equipped attack types determines victory.

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Graham Russell

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Aionios Trailer Shows Off Its World and Monsters

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Aionios Trailer Shows Off Its World and Monsters

There's a new Xenoblade Chronicles 3 trailer specifically focusing on the world of Aionios and the monsters that inhabit it. It shows the more open areas of the game players will explore. There are also moments when it seems like places from the past games appear here. Also, it looks like a version of the Xenoblade Chronicles Unique Monster Territorial Rotbart even appears.

Here's the full Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Aionios trailer. Things immediately begin with an obscured look at the Fallen Arm. This location appeared in the first game. Different locations and environments show up after that. Around the 36 second mark, we see a monster that looks a little like Territorial Rotbart.

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Jenni Lada

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Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Madara Uchiha DLC Trailer Appears

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Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Madara Uchiha DLC Trailer Appears

People can get a better look at the Madara Uchiha (Six Paths) DLC heading to Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker. Bandai Namco released a new trailer for the game’s Season Pass 5. About half of the teaser is dedicated to showing how this version of Madara will behave in-game. This comes after the company shared a few screenshots showing off his appearance. The video also notes the new season pass will appear on June 10, 2022.

The segment looking at the Naruto to Boruto: Shinobi Striker Madara Uchiha (Six Paths) DLC begins at the 33 second mark. First, there’s a splash image showing the character’s portrait. After that, it looks at some of his attacks. It begins with Sage Art: Shadow Style: Thunder Blast. After that is Limbo: Border Jail. That’s followed by the Secret Technique Infinite Tsukuyomi.

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Jenni Lada

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Street Fighter 6 Game Face Lets People Set a Tone Before a Match

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Street Fighter 6 Game Face Lets People Set a Tone Before a Match

Capcom revealed Street Fighter 6 will have a Game Face feature. This is a concept that lets people set a "tone" for a match before it starts. During the introduction, people will see the character's faces before they begin. By pressing the directional buttons, you can show different emotions.

Here's the video showing how Game Face will work in Street Fighter 6. It essentially shows a whole introduction to a fight. Luke and Ryu are going to face off against each other, and we see them walk to the stage together. Once the versus screen comes up, people see their faces. Someone can then press buttons to change their expressions. After that, we see Luke and Ryu's introduction at the stage proper.

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Jenni Lada

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Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Special Edition Announced

1 year 11 months ago

Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Special Edition Announced

The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 Special Edition will appear in North America. Nintendo just announced it will sell the bundle in the region. Pre-orders will begin on June 8, 2022. It didn’t reveal a price yet. It will only be sold in the My Nintendo Store. There will be a limit on how many people can buy. Each person can only get two.

We already had an idea this collector's edition could be on the way. That's because it already was announced for Europe back in May 2022. The one that will appear in the US is identical to it.

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Jenni Lada

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See Baoh in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Trailer Debuts

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See Baoh in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Trailer Debuts

The latest JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R character trailer is here, and this time it isn't even a person from the series. Rather it is the hero from Baoh: The Visitor, another Hirohiko Araki series. Now people can see how Ikuro "Baoh" Hashizawa looks in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R again.

Baoh appeared in both JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle and the R remaster. He's the only "guest" character in the game. In his original series, Hashizawa was kidnapped and turned into Baoh. The trailer shows some of his more notable abilities. For example, you can see him use his electrical attacks.

In case you missed some of them, here are the past JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R character trailers.

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Jenni Lada

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DNF Duel Troubleshooter Character Trailer Appears

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DNF Duel Troubleshooter Character Trailer Appears

The next DNF Duel character trailer is here and reveals the Troubleshooter will appear in the game. This is an advanced version of a Dungeon Fighter Online character. In the original game, that character begins as an Agent, then can become a Hitman, Secret Agent, Specialist, or Troubleshooter.

As with the Dungeon Fighter Online appearance, the DNF Duel Troubleshooter character seems to rely on the same sorts of weapons. The trailer begins with him wielding his Square Sword and a shotgun. It also looks like he still attacks using his different kinds of bombs, just like he does in the original game. However, it seems like his bayonet is absent here.

Here's the full video. The official description refers to him as a "jovial menace of the battlefield."

This is the second new character to appear in June 2022. The Launcher will be a part of the game. However, the Launcher this time looks more like the Mechanic, another advanced version of the Gunner Dungeon Fighter Online class.

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Jenni Lada

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House of the Dead: Remake Update Adds PlayStation Move Support

1 year 11 months ago

If someone has the PS4 version of House of the Dead: Remake and PlayStation Move controllers, they can update the game and play in a new way.

House of the Dead: Remake might feel more like a light gun game, as the PS4 update now adds PlayStation Move support. If someone owns the game and controllers, they now work together for a new control scheme.

Here's the announcement confirming

Follow-up comments offered additional details about what to expect from the update. Both the PlayStation Move and PSVR Aim Controller are compatible with the remake. Only the PS4 camera is compatible with the title. If someone has another one, say the PS5 version, it won't work with it.

As a reminder, this is only one of two games in the works. There will also be a remake of the sequel. There's no exact release date for it yet.

House of the Dead: Remake is available for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia, and the PlayStation Move update is out now.

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Jenni Lada

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Hyakumantenbara Salome Reaches a Million Subscribers

1 year 11 months ago

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On May 24, 2022, Nijisanji debuted a new VTuber, Hyakumantenbara Salome. She is the first VTuber from Nijisanji to debut alone. According to her lore, she is a normal girl who dreams of being a perfect lady, which is why she occasionally slips out of her classic ‘ojousama’ way of speaking. After less than two weeks, Salome now boasts over 1,000,000 subscribers on her YouTube channel. As of the time of writing, she has approximately 1.03 million subscribers.

Salome is the third Nijisanji VTuber to have over a million subscribers. Other Nijisanji VTubers with a million subscribers include Kanae, though Salome is the only female Liver with this number. She achieved this in around 14 days, beating out Gawr Gura’s record of 39 days. Salome is also the fifth fastest Japanese YouTuber to get a million subscribers, and is the first one from Nijisanji.

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Stephanie Liu

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FFXIV 6.15 Patch Started Blocking Access From TLS 1.0 and 1.1

1 year 11 months ago

Final Fantasy XIV FFXIV Patch 6.15 Tataru

Final Fantasy XIV's Patch 6.15 is now live, and Square Enix has published the new patch notes on the FFXIV website. The patch added new quests, mounts, items, and furnishing. Most of the new content is available to players who have purchased Endwalker. However, one of the entries in the patch notes confirmed access restrictions that apply to many older 32-bit PCs.

The FFXIV Patch 6.15 started blocking connections from TLS 1.0 and 1.1. That would render the game inaccessible to most Windows 7 and Mac 32-bit PCs. Square Enix formally ended support for 32-bit operating systems with the release of Shadowbringers in Summer 2019. However, it still let the legacy OS users access the online game until Patch 6.15.

On May 17, 2022, Square Enix encouraged 32-bit OS users to add TLS 1.2 support ahead of the FFXIV Patch 6.15 release date. While TLS 1.0 and 1.1 are the standard protocols used in these legacy OS, the company decided to block their connections due to security concerns. The current version of FFXIV supports 64-bit Windows 8.1, 10, and 11 PCs with DirectX 11 and TLS 1.2.

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Kite Stenbuck

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Netflix Shows More of One Piece Live-Action Cast, Baratie Set

1 year 11 months ago

One Piece Live-Action

A live-action One Piece series is in development under the aegis of Netflix, and the streaming giant's ongoing Geeked Week 2022 event gave fans a fresh look at the production. Star Iñaki Godoy, who plays Straw Hat Pirate Captain Luffy, and showrunners Steve Maeda and Matt Owens recorded a "sneak peek" at the physical sets being built for the show. Concept art for various locations and ships from the manga and how they'll look in the series was also shown.

Check out the teaser below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_zpkX3Z3hk

The sets are on location in South Africa, and the main one featured being built is a nearly full-size replica of Baratie, a massive floating restaurant. Baratie plays a large role in the One Piece live-action series, as it is one of the key locations of Luffy and crew's early adventures. The version of Baratie being built for the show is similar to the one in the manga, seen as a huge multi-storey restaurant with a giant, open fish's mouth and tail. The manga version is a little more like a large houseboat, though, while the live-action set has more ship-like features, such as a prow and aftcastle. There's a bar in the mouth of the fish, and it'll serve as a favorite spot of Zoro's in the episodes set on Baratie.

Other concept art and in-construction set shots showed physical set builds underway for places like Alvida's ship the Miss Love Duck, the Straw Hats' ship, Going Merry (a.k.a. the Merry Go), Partys Bar, in Luffy's hometown.

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Capcom Showcase Digital Event Will Air in Mid-June 2022

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Capcom Showcase

Capcom will have its own presentation stream in June 2022. The Capcom Showcase digital event will air on YouTube and Twitch on June 13, 2022. The company will publish more details about its upcoming titles in this stream.

Capcom has yet to reveal the actual game lineup for its upcoming Showcase stream. However, its Twitter post hinted that it will feature news on previously announced titles. The Showcase's webpage adds that some of the titles in the lineup will have a high age rating and are not suitable for children. The company will reveal the featured titles in the days leading to the stream date.

Capcom formally revealed Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4 Remake at Sony's State of Play stream in early June 2022. It is also working on PlayStation VR 2 and Mac versions of Resident Evil Village.

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Kite Stenbuck

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Berserk Manga Serialization Will Continue Past Kentaro Miura’s Death

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Berserk manga will go past volume 41

The Berserk manga series will continue even after the death of its original creator, Kentaro Miura. The Young Animal magazine editing department published a statement that confirmed the manga's continuation on publisher company Hakusensha's website. The Japanese page also includes translations into English, Korean, and Chinese.

Kouji Mori, a fellow Young Animal manga artist and close friend of Kentaro Miura's, was told about the overall storyline of Berserk through its conclusion. The two talked about the series in detail when Miura requested Mori's help to create the iconic Eclipse scene in the early 1990s. At some point after Miura's death, the late manga artist's apprentices contacted Mori and Hakusensha about continuing the story.

Kentaro Miura's apprentices will continue the Berserk manga as a collective group named Studio Gaga. Kouji Mori will supervise the group based on recollections of his conversations with Miura. Mori also declared that he will only write complete episodes and lines that he had heard directly from Miura.

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Kite Stenbuck

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PlayStation 2 Era Sony Group CEO Nobuyuki Idei Has Died

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PlayStation 2 Era Sony Group CEO and Chairman Nobuyuki Idei

Sony Group has published an obituary for Nobuyuki Idei. The former company group CEO and chairman died on June 2, 2022, due to liver failure. The PlayStation 2 and PlayStation Portable came out during his leadership in the early 2000s.

Born in 1937, Idei joined Sony Corporation in 1960. He eventually became the company's representative director and president in 1995, and CEO in 1998. During his tenure, he focused on improving the company's digital network business with the "Digital Dream Kids" slogan. In 2000, the Japanese government appointed him as the chairman of the IT Strategy Council that built the country's broadband network infrastructure.

Kenichiro Yoshida, the current group CEO, president, and chairman of Sony, also left a comment on the obituary. He worked as the general manager of the CEO Strategy Office between 1998 and 1999.

During Nobuyuki Idei's tenure as the company group CEO, Sony launched the VAIO PC brand, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable. The PS2 debuted in 2000. It would grow to become the most popular console of the time even after Nobuyuki Idei retired in 2005. By the time Sony discontinued its production around the 2013 New Year, the console had sold over 155 million units.

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Kite Stenbuck

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One Piece Manga Taking a One-Month Hiatus

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One Piece Manga Hiatus

The One Piece manga will be taking a one-month hiatus in order to prepare for the series' final arc. In a message to fans, series creator Eiichiro Oda stated that he would release two more chapters before taking the hiatus. As such, One Piece will return with the 34th issue of Shonen Jump on July 25, 2022. Oda also revealed a few details surrounding the upcoming One Piece special broadcast. [Thanks, ryokutya!]

According to Oda, the main reason behind the hiatus is to prepare for the series' next and final arc. With the current Wano Country arc coming to a close, Oda expressed interest in visiting Africa in order to oversee the filming of the One Piece live-action series. However, with the ongoing global pandemic, Oda's plans to travel to Africa were snubbed.

Furthermore, Oda teased a few upcoming events. One such event appears to be some sort of anniversary celebration. There will also be a collaboration, event, and commercial appearing sometime in Summer 2022.

https://twitter.com/Eiichiro_Staff/status/1534007255988719616?s=20&t=QDd49D3NZOwlayIZ0PlSAA

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Andrew Kiya

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Netflix Resident Evil Series Takes Place Across Two Timelines

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Netflix Resident Evil

The new Resident Evil live-action series is approaching its release date: July 14, 2022. Netflix confirmed the exact date with a new teaser trailer that lays out the premise of the show. The trailer itself first aired as part of Netflix's ongoing "Geeked Week" event promoting upcoming productions.

Check out the trailer below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIdjcDTc9Vk

The Netflix Resident Evil trailer is the most substantial look yet at the series, which has been in development since 2020. It doesn't appear to have direct connections to other Resident Evil media. Compared to the teaser released in May, there are also many more looks at the monsters about to turn things upside down for teen sisters Jade and Billie Wesker (Ella Balinska and Adeline Rudolph). They and their father Albert Wesker (Lance Reddick) move to New Raccoon City in 2022. The city is run by the Umbrella Corporation, which is concealing sinister activities involving the T-virus, the classic zombie-creating age of Resident Evil lore. According to a description from The Hollywood Reporter, the series will take place in two time periods: 2022 and 2036.

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Josh Tolentino

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Resident Evil Village Mac Release Set for Late 2022

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Resident Evil Village Mac

Capcom will bring Resident Evil Village to the Mac in late 2022. The announcement was made at WWDC 2022. Advanced Technical Research Division Manager Masaru Ijuin revealed the title would support 1080p resolution and 4K through MetalFX Upscaling. The presentation also featured a look as to how the port will look and perform on Mac computers with Apple Silicon.

You can watch an archived version of the Apple WWDC 2022 online event below. The Resident Evil Village Mac segment begins at 1:23:31.

[embed]https://youtu.be/q5D55G7Ejs8?t=5011[/embed]

Several environments are shown throughout the presentation. These include looks at Castle Dimitrescu and the titular village on a Mac.

Capcom announced in June 2021 that Resident Evil Village DLC would eventually appear. A follow-up statement was made in January 2022, revealing that the company plans to release the add-on sometime in 2022. However, an exact date has yet to be confirmed. Capcom has also not specified what the contents of the DLC will involve. This means there are no details about potential narratives it will cover or in what characters will appear.

In December 2021, Resident Evil Village appeared on Capcom's Platinum Titles list. Worldwide sales for the title reached 6.1 million units as of May 11, 2022.

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Mob Psycho 100 Season 3 Will Be on Crunchyroll

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Mob Psycho 100 Season 3 Will Be on Crunchyroll Anime

When Mob Psycho 100 season 3 appears, Crunchyroll will offer it. The streaming service announced it will air the next season of the anime adaptation. It confirmed a release window too. It will appear in October 2022. That's also when it is due to debut in Japan.

In addition to the release window, Crunchyroll offered an idea of regions in which it will be accessible. However, it didn't note which dubs could potentially be available after season 3 of the Mob Psycho 100 anime launches.

Here’s the full list of places in which people will be able to view it.

  • Africa
  • Central America
  • The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
  • Europe
  • The Middle East
  • North America
  • Oceania
  • South America

In the meantime, people can start catching up with past episodes of Mob Psycho 100. Crunchyroll already offers season 1, 2, and the Reigen The Miraculous Unknown Psychic OVA. All of them are available in English with subtitles or dubbed. English, German, Portuguese, and Spanish dubs are available.

The Mob Psycho 100 manga is also available outside Japan. Dark Horse Comics handles the English localization.

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Jenni Lada

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Here are the Limited Run Games Showcase LRG3 2022 Reveals

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Here are the Limited Run Games Showcase 2022 Reveals

The Limited Run Games hosted its LRG3 Showcase on June 6, 2022. Over 30 games appeared, all of them getting physical releases in 2022 and beyond. Among the announcements was a River City Girls 2 release window, a Shadowrun Trilogy console reveal, and even a 3DS game. LRG will also release physical copies of DOOM 64 for the Xbox.

Here’s the full list of Limited Run Games LRG3 Showcase physical games coming in the future. In some cases, exact pre-order dates were revealed.

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Jenni Lada

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Review: Card Shark Makes You Feel Daring and Slick

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Review Card Shark Makes You Feel Daring 1

I’m okay at card games. Better at things like Pokemon Trading Card Game and Yu-Gi-Oh than Blackjack, to be sure. I suck at shuffling too. But after some hours playing Card Shark on the Switch, I felt overconfident and daring. Like maybe I could pull off the Three-card Monte! Perhaps I could ensure a certain person would get all high-value cards when dealing? Okay, probably not. But this game made me feel confident in my virtual self!

Card Shark follows an individual who falls in with a con-man called Comte de Saint-Germain. After helping him cheat at a game in an inn, things go horribly awry. Your former employer is killed, and you’re essentially framed. But the Comte takes you on as a partner, and the two of you head to the Court of Miracles. It’s a place where essentially the unwanted in France end up. While you will be conning folks out of money, you’ll also be supporting this community and gathering information about the monarchy.

Review Card Shark Makes You Feel Daring

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Jenni Lada

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Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Art Shows Baby Lunagaron ‘Puppies’

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Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Art Shows Baby Lunagaron 'Puppies'

There's new Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak concept art from Capcom, and this one shows a litter of baby Lunagaron "puppies." In some images, they're being tended to by their parent. In others, they're going about their daily lives. There's even one showing a sense of scale for a juvenile version of the fanged wyvern on its hind legs.

Things begin in the top right corner with a pair of Lunagaron puppies and a parent nearby tending to the babies. The two are playing together, with one biting the other. The parent nearby offers a sense of scale to show how its young would look alongside the fanged wyvern. Below it are two images that give a better idea of how a baby would look. One features it running, while the other shows it on its hind legs.

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Jenni Lada

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Mohammed Avdol JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Trailer Debuts

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Mohammed Avdol JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R Trailer Debuts Stardust Crusaders

There's a new JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: All-Star Battle R video out, and this one features Stardust Crusaders character Mohammed Avdol. He's one of Jotaro's allies in that part of the story. His trailer shows him fighting alongside his Stand Magician's Red.

As the name suggests, Magician's Red is a fire-based Stand. It has a shorter range than other characters' ones in the story. So both Mohammed and Magician's Red fight with kicks and punches. However, the Crossfire Hurricane attack is executed from a distance, as are a few other special attacks.

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Jenni Lada

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