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Single-board computers (SBC) developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation are designed for low-energy projects and affordable custom computing devices, but there is always room for improvement on the software side. The Linux kernel, used by most Raspberry Pi-compatible operating systems including the official Raspberry Pi OS, was recently updated with... Read Entire Article View the full article

Diablo Immortal has officially begun Shadow of the Frozen Throne, a World of Warcraft: Wrath of the Lich King-inspired collaboration. From now until July 26, Diablo Immortal fans can obtain several Frostmourne-themed cosmetics by participating in this crossover event. View the full article

In a surprising turn of events, Fortnite released a new update where it not only removed all vehicles and vehicle items but also disabled the Nitro Fists mythic and the feature to hire NPCs for a limited time in Ranked Battle Royale and Zero Build modes. Both vehicles and the Nitro Fists have been amid a lot of controversy lately as they have significantly affected the Fortnite meta, and it will be interesting to see how this pans out for the competitive aspects of the game. View the full article

Ready to take on the cinematic duel featured in the CG trailer? Despite not being the major antagonist he was teased as in the promos, Gulool Ja Ja is indeed an opponent in Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, appearing as a solo duty boss. The solo duty is part of the level 92 Main Scenario Quest, A Father First, which happens after wrapping up the Moblin storyline and returning to Tuliyollal. You’re summoned to duel the mighty Dawnservant while Wuk Lamat’s entourage waits for passage to the next trial location. Be warned that the boisterous old Viper is no pushover despite his age—here’s what you need to know before fighting Gulool Ja Ja in FFXIV: Dawntrail. View the full article

A Minecraft player has found a clever way of using Fireworks as sprinklers in farm builds. Minecraft offers tons of items and blocks for players to mix and match in their creations, and this unique combination could be essential for crops. View the full article

Zenless Zone Zero features fast-paced combat in New Eridu, and perfect dodges are skill-based moves that will give you an upper hand in your battles. Unlike Zenless Zone Zero‘s usual dodges, perfect dodges are ******* to pull off. However, once you master them completely, they become a tool to deal more damage to the enemies, making your combo smoother on the battlefield. Here’s everything you need to know about executing the Perfect Dodge in Zenless Zone Zero. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

This RPG was co-developed by Wright Flyer Studios and Key that first released in Japan on February 2022 View the full article

A Stardew Valley player couldn't believe their luck when their cat brought them exactly what they needed as a gift. The lucky moment has fellow Stardew Valley fans applauding the cat and some expressing surprise that it's even a possibility. View the full article

Following the Zenless Zone Zero’s (ZZZ) release, fans of the genre were excited to ***** into its post-apocalyptic world. However, for some gamers platform availability isn’t enough to ensure they can enjoy the game to its fullest. This is where cloud gaming services like NVIDIA’s GeForce Now come into play. GeForce Now and similar services allow players with less powerful devices to experience high-quality gaming through streaming, as long as they have a decent internet connection. View the full article

As with many other gacha games, like Genshin Impact or Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero features various in-game currencies, one of which is the Fading Signal. Understanding how to acquire and utilize Fading Signal currency can significantly enhance your ZZZ experience. You can think of this currency as similar to Masterless Stardust in Genshin or Undying Embers in Honkai—just more flexible. View the full article

The Iris of Grace and the Iris of Occultation are two twin consumables in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree that can be easy to ignore. Their purpose isn't very clear in-game. However, these items can be used to collect unique weapons or Spirit Ashes from one of two powerful NPCs. View the full article

There were moments in Red ***** Redemption 2 when I felt like I was in a horror game. When the mist rolls in and my horse is out of ear shot because I've strayed too far hunting deer, I feel scared. Carrying the ******* carcass through the dark trees, every sound seems like it signals danger. Soulslinger: Envoy of ****** captures those creepy vibes, but I doubt anyone would feel powerless or fearful dashing around its levels and blowing enemies to pieces with a lethal revolver. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This underrated Weird West roguelite shooter just got a big update View the full article

It's been ten years since Rust first appeared on the scene as an early access title. Ten years of players raiding each other, ******** with abandon, and struggling to survive to the next day. There are few games so loathed and loved by its playerbase as this, with even the most effusive praise wrapped in warnings about how it'll bring misery too. Hopefully the world of Rust just got a little more pleasant in one way with new transport options that'll make your next journey into the wilderness a bit quicker. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Rust dev finally adds highly requested backpacks, says pets are coming Rust 2 confirmed, but it "definitely won't be a Unity game" The best Rust servers 2024 View the full article

Sonic X Shadow Generations head Takashi Iizuka recently shared more information about the upcoming remasters story and how the new Shadow-centric content will tie into the original game. Back in January, ***** announced an updated version of Sonic Generations, a 2011 anniversary title that remixed levels from across the franchise in honor of the titular hedgehogs 20th birthday. Sonic X Shadow Generations wont just be the old game with a new coat of paint though, as there will also be additional levels centered around Sonics famous arch-rival Shadow the Hedgehog. View the full article

Ubisoft is finally taking *********’s Creed to Japan with *********’s Creed Shadows. The highly requested setting for Ubisoft’s biggest franchise will be explored through two protagonists: the fictional shinobi ********* Naoe and the real-life ****** samurai Yasuke. In anticipation of Ubisoft’s highly anticipated journey into feudal Japan, we’ve put together this breakdown of everything you need to know about *********’s Creed Shadows, from its price and release date to its gameplay and story. Jump to: Release DateStory and SettingGameplay DetailsLatest *********’s Creed Shadows Trailers Ubisoft has released several trailers for *********’s Creed Shadows, the most informative of which — the reveal trailer and the most recent gameplay trailer from Ubisoft Forward — are embedded below. *********’s Creed Shadows Release Date *********’s Creed Shadows will be released on November 15. It will be playable three days early, on November 12, for those who preorder either of Shadows’ three premium editions (more on these below) or subscribe to Ubisoft+ Premium on PC ($18/month). *********’s Creed Shadows Platforms and Price *********’s Creed Shadows is coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (via Ubisoft Store or Epic Games Store), Mac, iPad, and Amazon Luna The base version of *********’s Creed Shadows costs $70 across all platforms. An internet connection will be required to install even the physical version of the game, though it can then be played offline. *********’s Creed Shadows StoryPlot and Characters *********’s Creed Shadows stars two protagonists: the shinobi ********* Naoe and the samurai Yasuke. Naoe is the fictional daughter of the real Fujibayashi Nagato; Yasuke is based on the real, 16th-century ****** samurai of the same name. Set during the late Sengoku ******* (or Azuchi-Momoyama era) of feudal Japan, Shadows begins in 1579 during a time of civil war within the country, complete with the era’s samurai, shinobi, Portuguese merchants, and Jesuit missionaries. The two protagonists converge as they find themselves on opposite sides of conflict: Yasuke served as a retainer to Nobunaga, the daimyo who led the Oda clan in its invasion of Iga; Naoe, under the leadership of her father, is part of the Igan resistance. Here’s the official synopsis from Ubisoft: Live the intertwined stories of Naoe, an adept shinobi ********* from Iga Province, and Yasuke, the powerful ******** samurai of historical legend. Against the backdrop of the turbulent late Sengoku *******, this remarkable duo will discover their common destiny as they usher in a new era for Japan. Like *********’s Creed Mirage and the original AC before it, Shadows’ main targets can be assassinated in any order. “One thing that we really wanted is [to make] sure the world feels alive, and those targets are always in the world,” said game director Charles Benoit. “So it's possible that you’ll encounter some of them without really knowing about them before. Quests, therefore, won’t point you toward your next target but will “guide” you with hints. “It's less of ‘follow a quest up to a point’, but it's much more, ‘I want to do this’ and then you'll find the way how to do it,” said creative director Jonathan Dumont. Feudal Japan Setting *********’s Creed is well known for its exploration of different places and eras with each new entry. This year’s game takes players to feudal Japan, specifically 1579 through the early 1580s. Shadows is set during the end of the tumultuous Sengoku ******* at the height of Oda Nobunaga’s power when the warlord overthrew the Ashikaga shogunate and began his campaign to unify the warring factions of Japan. Central Japan, where Nobunaga held power, will serve as the center of Shadows. Locations we’ve seen in the hitherto released trailers include the Iga province and Takeda Castle. Game Length and Map Size *********’s Creed Shadows is closest in size to 2017’s Egypt-set *********’s Creed Origins, according to Dumont. "It's in-line with the latest *********'s Creeds that we've done," he said, referring to the series’ post-Syndicate RPGs. "On a scale level, maybe we can compare it a little bit more to the size of *********'s Creed Origins. "We did want to have a much closer to real life scale ratio,” Dumont added. “So because castles took a lot of space, and we really wanted the mountains to feel like mountains, [we've made] the environments feel wider in the game. But I would say around the same size as Origins." Dumont didn’t comment on game length, though we’ll note Origins main story takes roughly 30 hours to complete, according to IGN sister site How Long to Beat. Does *********’s Creed Shadows Have a Modern-day Story? Ubisoft has yet to reveal details about Shadow’s potential modern-day segments, though it sounds like there will be one. *********’s Creed executive producer Marc-Alexis Côté told Game File, “You are in the Animus,” when asked about the modern day in Shadows. He also revealed *********’s Creed Infinity will be known as the Animus hub and serve as a portal to the series’ modern-day sections moving forward. This section will be updated as more information is announced. *********’s Creed Shadows GameplayYasuke and Naoe Differences *********’s Creed Shadows allows you to switch between Yasuke or Naoe at will, with the exception of introduction quests and character-specific missions. Naoe plays as a more typical *********; she’s equipped with a Hidden Blade and the ability to ***** stealthily by scaling walls and hiding in foliage. As Naoe, you’ll also have access to throwable kunai and her chained blade, which is swung around to slice through enemies and environments. The ********* is also given a grappling ***** to improve traversal; it can be attached to the edges of roofs and other miscellaneous anchor points. “It's all physics-based, so there's a little bit of improbability sometimes when using it,” said Dumont. “There's a danger to using it, but you could also perform assassinations from it.” Yasuke, on the other hand, has a more head-on approach to combat; the samurai’s heavy armor keeps him on the ground, where he excels as a master swordsman. Each character has individualized skill trees and gear, though XP, collected weapons, and resources are shared. General Combat Dumont says the team’s goal was to make Shadows’ combat feel “spectacular,” and to this end they’ve increased the amount of environmental items that can be carved up or destroyed and reintroduced instant ****** with the Hidden Blade. “The thing that shines the most, I feel, in *********'s Creed, it's really the Hidden Blade, the **************, being able to stay hidden,” said Benoit. “So that's the core that we want to keep. What we needed to push forward [was to make it] feel a bit more modern in the approach.” Shadows also adds duels reminiscent of those seen in Akira Kurosawa's samurai films. “When we have a mini-boss type of fighter, we really want it to feel like a duel,” said Benoit. “So this exchange of blocking, parrying, dodging. So it's always like a dance.” Weapons you’ll acquire throughout Shadows include katanas, the kanabō war club, yari spears, shuriken, kunai, and the kusarigama (sickle on chain). Weapons have their own skill trees, and proficiency is increased by playing with each *******. These can be found or crafted by gathering components throughout the game world. And yes, the ability to transmog is still here, allowing flexibility in the appearance of your gear. Yasuke and Naoe will also be faced with a new ****** type: servants. These characters exist between civilians and enemies, and are able to raise alarms and call for reinforcements. Exploration and Traversal The big addition to Shadows world is a light-dark system, which has a major influence on the game’s stealth mechanics. Powered by an upgraded version of Ubisoft’s Anvil engine, Shadows global illumination system creates dynamic light and shadows that affect ****** vision. You can influence this by snuffing out lamps and taking out torch carriers. The degree to which you are hidden is displayed through a new light meter on the UI. The light-dark system intersects with Shadows new seasons mechanic, which changes the terrain (and therefore how you interact with it) as spring turns to summer, fall, then winter. Seasonal differences include changes to weather/wind, bodies of water (swimmable or frozen), the height of grass, foliage, ****** positioning, and visibility. “Players will have to adapt constantly to what the environment is giving them,” said Dumont. The seasons will change as you progress through the main quest. Eagle vision, which allows you to see characters through walls, returns in Shadows, though gone are the drone-like birds used to scout locations in Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla. In an effort to reduce the amount of map icons, climbing to the top of synchronization points no longer unlocks a portion of the map, rather they provide a vantage point from which you can survey the surrounding area for highlighted points of interest. However, these locations still serve as fast-travel points. Shadows will take you through Japan’s diverse landscape of towns, trading posts, farmland, mountains, forests, and historic castles rendered nearly to scale. Each castle serves as a type of bespoke dungeon, according to Benoit, who added, “It’s so big, it's like an adventure each time you go in the castle.” *********’s Creed Shadows Development Ubisoft Quebec is leading development of *********’s Creed Shadows. The studio previously headed up development on *********’s Creed Odyssey, Syndicate, and ****** Flag, as well as 2020’s Immortals: Fenyx Rising. Over a dozen other Ubisoft studios are providing development support. Jonathan Dumont, creative director of *********’s Creed Odyssey, is again overseeing the creative direction of Shadows. Charles Benoit, who served as a game designer on Odyssey, is the game director for Shadows. Shadows was first announced in 2022 as *********’s Creed Codename Red. It was officially named and subsequently unveiled in May 2024. *********’s Creed Shadows Editions, Preorder Bonus Ubisoft is selling three editions of *********’s Creed Shadows — Standard, Gold, and Ultimate — as well as a GameStop-exclusive Collector’s Edition. Preordering any version will net you a bonus quest called “Thrown to the Dogs.” Here’s everything you need to know about each edition: Standard Edition $70 USDIncludes base game Gold Edition $110 USDIncludes base gameThree days of early accessSeason Pass Ultimate Edition $130 USDIncludes base gameThree days of early accessSeason PassThe Ultimate PackSekiryu character packSekiryu hideout pack5 skill pointsRed dragon filter in photo mode Collector’s Edition $280 USDIncludes Ultimate Edition of gameDiorama figurine with dual protagonistsSteelbookHardcover artbookShinobi's metal tsuba replica with standSilk creed kakemono rollSet of 3 sumi-e lithographs Separately, the IGN Store is offering a life-sized, officially licensed replica of Yasuke’s helmet. This ultimate collector’s item is now available to preorder, with an estimated ship time of Q4 2024. Jordan covers games, shows, and movies as a freelance writer for IGN. 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Despite its vampiric themes and aesthetic, V Rising is just like many other survival games: players will need to collect a wide variety of resources, including Pollen. In isolation, V Rising's Pollen resource is relatively mundane, but it's one of two essential ingredients needed for crafting Coarse Thread. Coarse Thread is essential for crafting many items, from inventory expansions to clothing sets. View the full article

As is the case in most popular gacha games, Zenless Zone Zero features an important choice in the beginning of its story: Belle or Wise? HoYoverse's new action-RPG follows the journey of two siblings, Belle and Wise, who operate as one ****** Proxy in the city of New Eridu. The world is plagued by Hollows that spawn nightmarish monsters, and New Eridu is the last bastion of humanity's hope and survival. Proxies use technology to explore these dangerous Hollows safely from afar, and Belle and Wise operate as two of the best in the business. View the full article

World of Warcraft is temporarily suspending the character restoration service once The War Within rolls out its Pre-Patch. Fans who need to use this service should make sure to do so before this World of Warcraft update, as it may be several weeks before it is reactivated. View the full article

Players recently noticed an issue with The Sims 4 romance that should probably be addressed as soon as possible by EA Games. Like the rest of The Sims series, The Sims 4 places certain restrictions on the types of romance that are available in the game. While certain restrictions have been rightly lifted over the years like allowing same-**** couples to marry starting in The Sims 3 the game still does its best to restrict romances that would be seen as ******** and immoral. At least, it is meant to do that. View the full article

Testing your luck and rolling for your favorite characters is one of the best activities to do in Zenless Zone Zero. But you’ll need a good amount of Master Tapes to fund your ventures. Master Tapes and Encrypted Master Tapes are a form of currency that you need so you can roll for different characters in different banners. It’s the main way players can build out their roster of characters so they can create different team compositions to decimate their enemies in the story, in different commissions, and beyond. View the full article

There are many different currencies you can earn in Zenless Zone Zero, which can make it tougher to keep track of how each one is earned and what they can be used for. One such currency is Residual Signal, a fairly tricky asset to come by. As you navigate through ZZZ, you’re likely going to earn lots of this resource naturally and not know what to do with it. It’s also possible you’ll find the shop it can be used in but not know how to get any. Because of this, you need to know exactly how to get and use Residual Signal in ZZZ. View the full article

According to a report on the alleged "toxic, bullying, manipulative, and retaliatory behavior" of The Umbrella Academy showrunner Steve *********, The Horizon Zero Dawn TV series is seemingly not moving forward at Netflix. As reported by Rolling Stone, twelve staffers and a HR complaint have detailed the hostle workplace that was said to have been fostered by *********, although the showrunner has said these claims are "entirely untrue" and "completely absurd." At the end of the report, it is stated that ********* was offered an overall development deal reportedly worth $50 million at Netflix in 2020, and the Horizon Zero Dawn series was part of that package alongside an original outer-space thriller series called Orbital. Now, however, Rolling Stone has "learned that the two projects are no longer moving forward." Per a representative for *********, the showrunner "has a long, ongoing, and close working relationship with Netflix" and "continues to work on new projects." Furthermore, ********* signed a "new multi-year deal earlier this year." The Horizon Netflix series was revealed back in 2022 with ********* as the showrunner, and it was going to star Aloy. “Horizon Zero Dawn is an exceptionally well-crafted game with wonderful characters not often seen in the rank-and-file of the gaming world,” ********* said at the time. “Guerrilla Games has created an incredibly lush and vivid world of man and machine who find themselves on a collision course to oblivion. “Their salvation comes in the form of a young female warrior named Aloy, who has no idea she's the key to saving the world,” added *********. “Suffice it to say, yes, Aloy will be a main character in our story. My writing partner on this, Michelle Lovretta, and I are thrilled to be able to expand this remarkable IP into a series for all types of viewers.” Sony said back in January 2024 that writing had begun on the series, but we haven't really learned anything else since. For more, check out our preview of LEGO Horizon Adventures and who will join Aloy as a figure in PlayStation's upcoming The Shapes Collection. Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to [Hidden Content]. Adam Bankhurst is a writer for IGN. You can follow him on X/Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on TikTok. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

During Anime Expo, Arc System Works unveiled a world premiere teaser trailer for its upcoming Guilty Gear anime, Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers, which is set to be released sometime next year. Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Riders is a 3D CG anime adaptation of the eponymous fighting game that is being animated by SANZIGEN. While the teaser gave little away story-wise, the trailer did showcase the long-running fighting game's central characters, Sol Badguy and Sin Kiske. The trailer, which is stylized in a similar fashion to the game's cutscenes, pits the pair against a mysterious new foe named Unika, who has a grudge against Gears. WORLD PREMIERE GUILTY GEAR STRIVE: DUAL RULERS Teaser PV YouTube Link[Hidden Content] Please enjoy and LET’S ROCK!#GGSTDR — Arc System Works America (@ArcSystemWorksU) July 4, 2024 Guilty Gear stands head and shoulders above other fighting games series thanks in part to it being one of the flashiest anime fighters of all time. Consequently, Guilty Gear also has a reputation for being one of the hardest story timelines to follow. A case in point is the fact that the story mode for Strive's predecessor, Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2, is essentially an uninterrupted hour-long anime unto itself. For folks wondering where Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Riders will sit in the series storied lore, here's a plot synopsis for the show: "After the decline of the once robust fields of science and technology, a new energy source known as magic fuels the modern era," the official description reads. "Humanity creates forbidden biological weapons: Gears. Those Gears eventually stand against humanity in a rebellion. Although they manage to overcome in the struggle for survival known as the Crusades, humanity’s losses are so great that even after several decades pass, their emotional wounds remain unable to fully heal. "Sin Kiske, the child of a human and a Gear, heads to his father *** and mother Dizzy’s wedding ceremony. Their wedding breaks the ultimate ******: a union between a human and a Gear. Even with the world at peace, it took many years for such a ceremony to come to fruition. Despite the complex array of emotions surrounding it, the wedding ceremony is met with blessings. When suddenly, a mysterious girl appears… The fated child inheriting Gear blood–and the mysterious girl who despises Gears. Their meeting would shake the world." In our review of Guilty Gear Strive, we gave the game a 9/10, saying, "Guilty Gear Strive sets a new standard for anime-like fighting games with its visuals, stellar netcode, and flexible fighting system that encourages and rewards creativity." Isaiah Colbert is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow them on Twitter @ShinEyeZehUhh. View the full article

There's nothing quite like roaming the neon streets of Night City. Shy Girl blasting out the radio, rain pattering down on the sidewalk, gunshots echoing in the distance as another chromed up gangster is taken down. There's still room for improvement, though. That's where a new Cyberpunk 2077 mod comes in - it makes the NPCs react to your choices, making the citizens feel more alive and your decisions more impactful. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The best Cyberpunk 2077 mods Cyberpunk 2077 gets way more realistic as CDPR launches big update This stunning Cyberpunk 2077 gaming PC belongs in the game View the full article

Unlocking unique characters is one of the best parts of Zenless Zone Zero, but it can also be tricky since there are so many to choose from. Luckily for gamers, you can trial characters before you recruit them to determine if they’re right for you. Testing characters out before you start pulling for them is crucial if you want to determine whether an Agent is right for you. Some characters are pretty complex while others are easy to manage, so to figure out who you want on your roster, you need to know how to trial characters in ZZZ. View the full article