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- What Is Your Most-Wanted Game Remaster?
- New Honkai Impact 3rd Reverist Calico Video Shows Off Pardofelis’ Personality
- Kirby U-Treasure Necklaces Include Custom Text
- Square Enix Showed How FFVII Remake Scorpion Sentinel and Guard Scorpion Differed
- Falling Off Platforms Won’t Mean Death in FFXIV Fights After 6.1
- Metroid Dread Boss Rush Modes Added in 2.1.0 Patch
- Stranger of Paradise Auto-Dismantle Added, Multiplayer Progression Bug Fixed in 1.03 Patch
- Earthbound Department Store Merchandise Will Include Ness Dolls
- Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town PS4 is on the Way
- Code Geass with Realize Mobile Game Will Also Use Physical Cards
- Demon Gaze Extra Announced for PC
- Goku (Ultra Instinct -Sign-) is Next Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 DLC Character
- Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 PC Release Announced
- Nomura Explains Why He Chose “My Way” for Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin
| What Is Your Most-Wanted Game Remaster? Posted: 08 Apr 2022 12:00 PM PDT
The release of Chrono Cross: The Radical Dreamers Edition brings the long-held hopes of its fans to fruition. So... what do you want to see next? Here are the Siliconera team's picks for most-wanted game remaster. Share yours, too! Nintendo needs to bring Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Radiant Dawn back. Yes, I own both and could easily go play them. But I would like both in a tidy Switch collection. Make them look all fresh and pretty! Besides, this doesn't just benefit someone lazy like me. These two games can be incredibly expensive. Given Fire Emblem's increased reach over the last few years, I'm sure a lot of people didn't see them when they debuted. Releasing remasters of these two games would be a public service. — Jenni
Tales of Legendia is an amazing RPG with a wonderful story, memorable characters, and breathtaking music. It also suffers immensely for its extremely outdated (even at the time) and distinctly un-Tales-like battle system, awful dungeon designs, and poor graphics. It was, in my opinion, not a very pretty game to look at even at the time. But because of how terrible the packaging is, so many people skip what I consider to be the most powerful entry in the Tales franchise. Something else about Legendia is that the game is actually incomplete. There was apparently supposed to be a third chapter after the Character Quests that they had to cut due to the sheer volume of the game. The English version didn't even voice the Character Quests, making an actual second act of the game feel more like a tacked-on bonus. A remaster would mean that we get to see the game's complete vision with modern engines to make it more palatable. As it stands today, the game is perhaps one that is better experienced as a Let's Play. — Stephanie
You say "Remaster?", I say "Sakura Wars!," and I'll continue to do so until it happens! The original Sakura Wars was fully remade for PS2, but I think the best option for a remaster would actually be to grab the original, Saturn-era Sakura Wars 1 and 2 and localize them for release on the Switch and other modern platforms. It wouldn't be too hard, given that they received the PSP treatment some years back. Make it happen, Sega! — Josh I'm still a bit miffed that I'm not playing Advance Wars right now (I get the delay, but still... gimme?), but I'll take a break from that for a second and back up Josh on this one. The super-late timing of the Western So Long, My Love release and the ill-advised genre shift of the new game haven't given the franchise the chance it deserves outside Japan. Let's see the Saturn remasters! — Graham
The Legend of Dragoon is the first game that immediately comes to mind when I think of potential remasters. It's not the best RPG out there by any means! But with its rhythm-based QTEs and interesting blend of sci-fi and high fantasy, The Legend of Dragoon feels like a classic that's been due for a remaster for years. It'll probably never happen, but one can dream! — Kazuma What is your most-wanted game remaster? Let us know in the comments or on Twitter! And read our other handy roundtables for more thoughts from the Siliconera team. The post What Is Your Most-Wanted Game Remaster? appeared first on Siliconera. |
| New Honkai Impact 3rd Reverist Calico Video Shows Off Pardofelis’ Personality Posted: 08 Apr 2022 10:30 AM PDT
People got another chance to learn more about the Reverist Calico Pardofelis battlesuit available in Honkai Impact 3rd. However, this latest video isn't just about showing off gameplay. It also establishes her as a character. People may already know her from visiting the Elysian Realm shop. However, the new trailer offers more insight into her personality. Things begin with Pardofelis sitting around. That's when some Honkai appear. Since she thinks they "look weak," she decides to fight them. That's when people get to see how her and her pet cat Can attack. However, when a stronger Honkai appears, she runs off to let Mei and Raven finish the job. Here's the full Pardofelis Honkai Impact 3rd video. This is the second Pardofelis Honkai Impact 3rd video to appear this week. The other one is a more technical look at the character. It involved the Thirteen Flame-Chasers member Elysia going over every attack and ability in the Reverist Calico moveset. It also involved some suggestions regarding possible party members. In addition to this battlesuit, there's one you can get for free as part of the 5.6 update. If you go through the Elysian Realm tutorial, you can earn Valkyrie Gloria. That's one of Durandal's battlesuits. Honkai Impact 3rd is available on PCs and mobile devices. Reverist Calico joined the game in April 2022. The post New Honkai Impact 3rd Reverist Calico Video Shows Off Pardofelis’ Personality appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Kirby U-Treasure Necklaces Include Custom Text Posted: 08 Apr 2022 10:00 AM PDT
Japanese jewelry brand U-Treasure opened orders for custom-made Kirby necklaces. Buyers can request one with their own flavor text, accompanied by an icon modeled after a character or item from Nintendo and HAL Laboratory's Kirby franchise. The buyer can input custom text containing up to eight letters. The eligible characters are letters of the alphabet, numerals, a dot, the ampersand, the heart symbol, and the infinity symbol. There are four font types available—Arial, Century, Sacramento, and Yellowtail—and U-Treasure also offers options between uppercase and lowercase characters. U-Treasure will use K18 gold to produce the necklaces. The buyer can choose from the three available colors: Yellow, Pink, and White. The custom Kirby necklaces are available to order for 30,800 yen (~$248). People residing outside Japan can also place an order with the WorldShipping service. It will take approximately eight weeks for U-Treasure to procure and ship the orders. U-Treasure created these custom necklaces to celebrate the Kirby series' 30th anniversary. Its inaugural title, Kirby's Dream Land, appeared on the Game Boy in 1992. The franchise has also seen more collaboration projects from other companies, including the drink brands Kung Fu Tea and Suntory's Craft Boss. The latest game in the Kirby series is Kirby and the Forgotten Land. Nintendo and HAL Laboratory released the Nintendo Switch title worldwide on March 25, 2022. The post Kirby U-Treasure Necklaces Include Custom Text appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Square Enix Showed How FFVII Remake Scorpion Sentinel and Guard Scorpion Differed Posted: 08 Apr 2022 09:30 AM PDT
Square Enix offered a closer look at one of the earliest foes folks face in FFVII games. The official Japanese Twitter account's latest screenshots offered insight into the FFVII Remake Scorpion Sentinel, which is the current iteration of the FFVII Guard Scorpion boss. In particular, it looked at its attacks and pointed out how this version is based on the Crisis Core FFVII boss Zack Fair faced. In general, The FFVII Remake Scorpion Sentinel doesn't look all that different from the FFVII and Crisis Core FFVII Guard Scorpion. Each one is a robot faced as an early boss, if not the first boss. It is always red. Each version looks like a scorpion. The recently shared images instead point out how the FFVII Remake version's moveset changed. First, Square Enix shared an image looking at its model. After that, the screenshots focus on its attacks. One appears to show the EM Field or Electrostomp moves. These involve the robot using electricity to assault Cloud and Barret. One specifically focused on an addition for this version of the FFVII Remake Scorpion Sentinel fight. There are new Mark 98 Cannons on the shoulders that can shoot at the party. Square Enix regularly shares these sorts of details. For example, it also talked about Weiss the Immaculate and the play Loveless. Final Fantasy VII Remake is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC. The post Square Enix Showed How FFVII Remake Scorpion Sentinel and Guard Scorpion Differed appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Falling Off Platforms Won’t Mean Death in FFXIV Fights After 6.1 Posted: 08 Apr 2022 09:00 AM PDT
People who fall won't have to worry about dying without a chance of revival in some FFXIV fights soon. In certain instances in-game, someone could fall off of a platform. When this would happen, healers in the party wouldn't be able to revive them. The preliminary FFXIV 6.1 patch notes confirmed this won't be an issue going forward. In total, seven dungeons and trials will be affected by this change. This includes multiple difficulty options for some. Here's the full list of FFXIV fights and situations in which falling won't mean dying and being incapacitated after 6.1.
One of the FFXIV fights in which falling is a big issue is The Navel trial fight against Titan. It's a good example of the predicament with these situations. One of Titan's attacks involves leaping into the air and landing to deal damage and make the platform everyone is fighting on smaller. To survive, you need to run to the edges. However, being too close to the edge could mean you'll fall off when Titan would land. Ahead of the 6.1 FFXIV patch, that means you would fall off and be dead for the rest of the fight. You wouldn't return to the platform. Any healers in the party wouldn't be able to revive you. This won't be the only change. Lots of new features, additions and changes are coming in FFXIV patch 6.1. Crystalline Conflict PvP will appear. There will be more Hrothgar and Viera cosmetic options. More clothing items' gender locks will be removed too. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, and patch 6.1 will arrive on April 12, 2022. The post Falling Off Platforms Won't Mean Death in FFXIV Fights After 6.1 appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Metroid Dread Boss Rush Modes Added in 2.1.0 Patch Posted: 08 Apr 2022 08:30 AM PDT
Back in February 2022, Nintendo announced two Metroid Dread updates were on the way. While one appeared immediately, the other had an April 2022 launch window. Now various Metroid Dread Boss Rush modes are available for the game as part of the 2.1.0 patch. Here's how it works. Once you download the 2.1.0 Metroid Dread update, you immediately could get access to Boss Rush and Practice Mode. If you already beat the game, you can access it. Every boss is available one-after-another in each. Practice Mode is self-explanatory. It involves seeing how the mode works. Boss Rush proper is more strict. Nintendo noted your health won't be restored as you go through fights. However, you will get chances to get more ammunition between each fight. Your goal is to try and defeat all of them. At the end, you'll be told how long it took. There are two additional Boss Rush modes you can unlock in Metroid Dread. If you beat the game on the Dread Mode difficulty level added in February 2022, you can go through Dread Rush. This is a one-hit knockout version of the mode. The other option is Survival Rush. If someone beats the game and Boss Rush, this timed version unlocks. In addition to needing to keep Samus' health up through the 12 fights, you have to finish them all within a certain amount of time. Metroid Dread is available for the Nintendo Switch. The official website shows footage of the Boss Rush modes. The post Metroid Dread Boss Rush Modes Added in 2.1.0 Patch appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Stranger of Paradise Auto-Dismantle Added, Multiplayer Progression Bug Fixed in 1.03 Patch Posted: 08 Apr 2022 08:00 AM PDT
The 1.03 Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin patch is here and adds a much-requested feature and much-needed fix. Each one is a quality of life issue, with one allowing people to get rewards they deserve. After updating Stranger of Paradise, people can now enable auto-dismantle and take part in multiplayer missions without worrying about the bug that would mean not getting first-time rewards that could prevent proper progression. The Stranger of Paradise multiplayer progression bug is one that could have kept people from getting certain jobs or important items. Prior to the update, this would trigger if someone went through a mission online for the first time with someone else. People won't need to restart to fix the problem. After the update, people can get the missed rewards by playing the mission again. This could presumably be done alone in Stranger of Paradise or in multiplayer mode. As for the new feature, the Stranger of Paradise auto-dismantle option makes it easier to deal with acquired equipment. Prior to 1.03, people would need to dismantle all acquired weapons, armor, and accessories manually. Once the patch is applied, people can enable the feature in settings. You can also further limit items you do grab when playing after the update. In settings, you could choose artifact or five-star-level items. This would mean you get more control about what drops you would pick up. Here are the full 1.03 Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin patch notes from Square Enix.
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and its 1.03 patch is out now. The post Stranger of Paradise Auto-Dismantle Added, Multiplayer Progression Bug Fixed in 1.03 Patch appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Earthbound Department Store Merchandise Will Include Ness Dolls Posted: 08 Apr 2022 07:30 AM PDT
At Hobonichi's "Lifestyle Enjoyment Exhibition 2022," a free "Earthbound Department Store will open and sell merchandise like Ness dolls. While the event will begin on April 29, 2022, pre-orders for its items will start on April 11, 2022. The products will appear at a later date via the Hobonichi Earthbound Project site. [Thanks, Game Watch!] The full list of Earthbound merchandise will include:
[gallery columns="9" link="file" ids="923509,923510,923511,923512,923513,923517,923516,923515,923526"] While these products will appear in the online store, the Replica Screen Series Moonside picture and a Mr. Saturn plush will be available only at the Department Store event. [gallery columns="2" link="file" ids="923507,923508"] It has been three years since the last Lifestyle Enjoyment Exhibition. In 2022, over sixty stores will attendance. The Earthbound Department Store section, it will look like Fourside. According to the article, the event will try not to have any blackouts like in the game. The Earthbound Department Store will be open from April 29, 2022 until May 4, 2022. Earthbound and Earthbound Beginnings are immediately available on the Switch for Nintendo Switch Online. The post Earthbound Department Store Merchandise Will Include Ness Dolls appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town PS4 is on the Way Posted: 08 Apr 2022 07:00 AM PDT
People on another console will get to settle in Olive Town. A Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town PS4 port is on the way. Marvelous and XSEED Games confirmed this will be a worldwide release. In Japan, it will show up on the system on July 28, 2022. Outside Japan, it has a Summer 2022 launch window. There isn't an English announcement trailer for the Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town port yet. However, one accompanied the Japanese reveal. It's a fairly typical introduction to the game. People can see what farming, fishing and mining look like. The various machines used to make materials appear too. After that, members of the cast appear. Even the DLC-exclusive characters show up. The two reveals did differ a little. In Japan, the trailer is for Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town Special. That is a 5,980円 (~$48) version that includes the DLC. XSEED's North American announcement didn't mention the DLC. Instead, it brought up a base retail copy for $39.99 and mentioned other options will be available. The Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town PS4 version will appear in Japan on July 28, 2022 and worldwide in Summer 2022. The game originally debuted on the Nintendo Switch worldwide. A PC port followed in 2021. The post Story of Seasons: Pioneers of Olive Town PS4 is on the Way appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Code Geass with Realize Mobile Game Will Also Use Physical Cards Posted: 08 Apr 2022 06:30 AM PDT
A new mobile card game in Japan will let its players procure physical versions of the cards in real life. Outer Heaven has revealed Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion with Realize series, a 2.5D casual card game mobile app in which players collect points by winning High-Low card games. The game will have a gacha system where players collect random cards based on Code Geass characters, such as Lelouch, Suzaku, and Kallen. Players will be able to request physical versions of the cards by either collecting seven copies of the specific card or obtaining a Realize Ticket. Outer Heaven will then produce the card and deliver it by post domestically in Japan for free. In its press release, Outer Heaven noted that many online social games would no longer have anything preservable when they shut down. With the physical card delivery service, Code Geass with Realize players will still have playable and collectible cards in real life even after the company has eventually pulled the plug. Bandai Namco and Sunrise are celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Code Geass series, which began when the first anime season aired in October 2006. In addition to merchandise, the franchise also has many activities in the mobile game scene. The character-based game Code Geass Genesic Re;Code has been active since October 2021, and Love Live! School Idol Project is also holding a crossover event throughout April 2022. DMM Games will release the mecha battle RPG Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion - Lost Stories for PC and mobile devices in Spring 2022. The Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion with Realize series game will be available for Android and iOS mobile devices in Japan on April 15, 2022. The post Code Geass with Realize Mobile Game Will Also Use Physical Cards appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Demon Gaze Extra Announced for PC Posted: 08 Apr 2022 04:30 AM PDT
Clouded Leopard announced that Demon Gaze Extra will release for PC worldwide on April 26, 2022. The title will feature Japanese and English audio. Additionally, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and English subtitle options will be available. A Demon Gaze Extra Digital Premium Edition will be available to purchase. It will include the Perfect Gem Set DLC and the Memorial Soundtrack OST. Pre-purchase bonuses include the Healing Staff item and Armor Gem Assortments. The PC version of Demon Gaze Extra will also come with the same quality of life improvements as the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 versions of the game. This includes the retry function, enhanced autopilot feature, and the inclusion of the Machina job. Additionally, upon completing the story, players will be able to acquire unique items and make use of the item synthesis feature. You can watch the Demon Gaze Extra PC trailer below. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u01Yd1_eZcE&ab_channel=CloudedLeopardEntertainmentOfficial[/embed] Demon Gaze Extra is a dungeon crawler that has players traverse 3D mazes as they seek out and defeat demons. Upon defeating the boss of each of these labyrinths, players can obtain unique abilities. Players can also summon demons into battle with them. Demon Gaze Extra is available for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. It will release worldwide for PC on April 26, 2022. The post Demon Gaze Extra Announced for PC appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Goku (Ultra Instinct -Sign-) is Next Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 DLC Character Posted: 08 Apr 2022 04:00 AM PDT
Bandai Namco announced that Goku (Ultra Instinct -Sign-) will appear in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 as its next DLC character. The next set of DLC content for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will appear sometime in Summer 2022. Alongside this announcement, a trailer was shared that showcases Goku (Ultra Instinct -Sign-) and the move set he will have in the game. A vote among players was held to determine which character would appear in the title as DLC. Choices included Dyspo, Bergamo, Vegeta (GT), Android 18 (DB Super), and Goku (Ultra Instinct -Sign-). The trailer reveals that Goku (Ultra Instinct -Sign-) won the vote, which means he will be the next DLC character in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2. You can watch the trailer below. [embed]https://youtu.be/lQg2NkYhSlU[/embed] More than a handful of characters have appeared in Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 as DLC content. This has included Caulifla in her Super Saiyan 2 form and Gogeta from DB Super. In November 2021, Bandai Namco revealed that sales for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 had reached 8 million units worldwide. This included physical and digital sales of the title. To celebrate the occasion, a special in-game event was held. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is available on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Google Stadia. Goku (Ultra Instinct -Sign-) will appear as DLC content that is scheduled to arrive sometime in Summer 2022. The post Goku (Ultra Instinct -Sign-) is Next Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 DLC Character appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 PC Release Announced Posted: 08 Apr 2022 03:30 AM PDT
Bandai Namco announced that Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 will release for PC. However, a specific date of release has yet to be revealed. That said, Bandai Namco will be hosting two network tests for the title. Additionally, several details about the game have been revealed through its Steam page, specifically concerning cross-play and potential cross-saves. The page also states that updates to the PC version of the game will arrive later than updates for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions. Concerning cross-play and cross-saves, these features will not be available for the PC version. Additionally, events and clan matches will be different between the console and PC versions. However, Bandai Namco has not detailed how these versions will differ. Concerning the Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 network test, it will be held in two sessions. You can check out the schedule for the network test sessions below. Session 1 April 14-April 16, 2022
Session 2 April 21-April 24, 2022
Unlike the first session, the second session will not be split into parts. This means that players will be able to access the network test from April 21, 2022 at the designated time until April 24, 2022. Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 is available for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, and will release for PC sometime in the future. The post Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 2 PC Release Announced appeared first on Siliconera. |
| Nomura Explains Why He Chose “My Way” for Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin Posted: 08 Apr 2022 03:00 AM PDT
Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin producer Tetsuya Nomura explained the meaning behind the game's use of the Frank Sinatra song "My Way". In addition to some background details involving the game's final scene, Nomura revealed the game's originally intended title. Furthermore, Nomura discussed plans for the game's upcoming DLC. [Thanks, Famitsu!] Editor's Note: Nomura's comments on the song "My Way" may offer spoilers for the game.In an interview with Famitsu, Nomura revealed that he had been listening to the song before production of the game had started, and that it was an important aspect of the game. Nomura described the lyrics of "My Way" as a perfect match to Jack Garland's story and the game's final scene. While the producer had considered using a cover of "My Way", Nomura personally believed that he would not have used the song had it not been Frank Sinatra's original version. Despite starting at the beginning of production, the approval process for using the song reportedly took "a very long time". At one point, Nomura was worried that the team would not be able to use the song and had to come up with an alternative. Similarly, Nomura had actually come up with the game's final scene before Stranger of Paradise had even been conceptualized. Nomura went as far as to say that it "wasn't an exaggeration that Final Fantasy Origin was created specifically for that scene." The producer also revealed that the game was initially supposed to be titled "Stranger of Paradise". It was later changed to include the Final Fantasy title so that people would better recognize its connection to FFI. On the topic of DLC, Nomura revealed that one of the DLC stories will include missions involving the Warrior of Light that appears in the ending scene. The DLC will also add new weapons to the game. Specifically, for the DIFFERENT FUTURES DLC, Nomura points out that the title includes the letters DFF and NT, a possible nod to Dissidia Final Fantasy NT. However, Nomura also states that no one will be able to predict the mission's final boss. Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin is available on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X. If you're interested in learning more about the game, check out our review. The post Nomura Explains Why He Chose “My Way” for Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin appeared first on Siliconera. |
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