Capcom revealed some of the new Baki the Grappler items and emotes inspired by Doppo Orochi that will be available in Street Fighter 6 as part of the latest collaboration with the anime and manga series. The new collaboration will run between August 16 and September 25, 2024.

The first item inspired by Doppo Orochi that will appear on Street Fighter 6 will be a costume inspired by Doppo’s martial arts uniform. This costume will be available for the player avatar in SF6. Additionally, two emotes inspired by the Baki the Grappler series will be available. Finally, 12 in-game stickers featuring Baki the Grappler manga panels will be available.

You can take a better look at the Doppo Orochi costume, emotes, and stickers from Baki the Grappler that will appear on Street Fighter 6 here:

The previous SF6 collaboration with the Baki the Grappler manga and anime series appeared in September 2023 and as part of it Capcom released character creator recipes for Baki Hanma and Kaoru Hanayama.

Street Fighter 6 is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC. The new Baki the Grappler collaboration features costumes, emotes, and in-game stickers, and it will run from August 16 to September 25, 2024.

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The SteamWorld series of games has been an exploration of disparate genres, with the team always careful about returning to ideas. But it does happen! Like Dig 2 before it, SteamWorld Heist II seeks to iterate upon the original’s mechanics with years of hindsight and extra development expertise.

Heist II moves from the first game’s space setting to an ocean one, with players navigating the world in a submarine. Functionally, these are very similar! So it feels a lot like the original. Instead of the menu-based approach of its predecessor, this entry takes a Mario + Rabbids approach, using an adventure overworld with light exploration and naval skirmishes.

This scheme is designed to break up the tactical combat with world-building, and the team at Thunderful tried hard to make it fun to explore the map even if the rewards aren’t always particularly consequential. You’ll find secret passages. You’ll encounter little narrative moments. The water effects as the sub zips around are satisfying. There’s even a diving mechanic that doesn’t really get explored until the late game but serves to give the world dimension.

But the primary attraction of SteamWorld Heist II is definitely the combat missions. In a lot of ways, they’re reminiscent of the first: areas composed of rooms and doors that are regularly re-used and configured, with a variety of obstacles and enemies to aim weapons through. We can forgive a lot of the iterative nature, though, given its role as a sequel and the way this system is distinct from all major tactical alternatives. It’s accurate enough to call it “2D XCOM,” but the 2D part of that does fundamentally set it apart in both presentation and tactics.

The combat is, more than anything, about action economy and finding tricks to take out more enemies at once and keep your head above water against enemy waves. Sidearms and grenades, along with class-specific abilities, allow you to attack more than once in a turn. Weapons with a large blast radius can hit more foes if placed right. Unlockable abilities can cause attacks to not end your turn or give you extra movement to reach objectives faster. This focus, again, feels a lot like Mario + Rabbids! Which is definitely a good thing. We found ourselves emptying our cupboard of extras each turn before finally using the characters’ primary weapons on whatever was left alive.

There are multiple difficulty options in the game and you can change on the fly if needed, but if you’re having trouble with a particular stage, you can also grind for job levels and equipment. This isn’t a huge change to your power or capability, often just giving you slightly more survivability or one more skill. But that can be the difference between staying on top of enemy waves and finding yourself underwater.

The world is broken up into regions, which largely function as the game’s chapters and each feature a bar for resting, shops and narrative moments. Each party member can fight once before resting, which means you’ll eventually be able to fight a few times before returning, but that does build up over the game. Missions earn “renown,” a currency you cash in when you rest for rewards. If you’re able to use the whole team and do a lot in the same day, you’ll be able to redeem for the higher-value rewards. These aren’t necessary, but they’re usually quite nice to have. You also unlock a special passive reward for completing everything in a region. Again, not necessary, but you’ll want them and they’re not too tough to do.

You recruit new party members at these bars, each with the ability to learn any class, but carrying personal skills that could lean them toward particular strategies. You have some player freedom to recruit in different orders, eventually unlocking all ten, but with some choice of who you need first and who you can wait for until later when you have space in the crew. They’ll have little quips during missions to make them feel like a part of the story, but they’re mostly there to support protagonist Captain Leeway through his journey while he largely doesn’t participate in fights himself.

Heist II is, in a technical sense, a very smooth experience, which makes sense for a sequel to a game formulated to work within 3DS specs that’s releasing on all active platforms regardless of capability. We did review the game on PC, for what that’s worth, but it’s the sort of game that doesn’t feel like it’s trying anything that would trip up low-spec devices.

SteamWorld Heist II takes the things that worked in the original Heist and, well, gives players more of them. It’s well-considered in so many ways, making sure you’ll have a good time exploring its ideas for as long as it holds you. It ain’t exciting or revolutionary, really, but it sure is fun.

SteamWorld Heist II launches August 8, 2024 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC.

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Wargaming has revealed that it will start adding new crossover content from Blue Archive to World of Warships. The content will appear in both the original PC version and the console-mobile release Legends in August 2024. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]

This crossover will feature three exclusive warships and five characters that players can assign as ship captains. The five characters shown are Hoshino, Serika, Ayane, Shiroko, and Nonomi. As a side note, all of these five characters are affiliated with the Abydos High School's Foreclosure Task Force in the original game.

The Blue Archive crossover will mark a new collaboration between Wargaming and Yostar. While Nexon published the global version of Blue Archive, Yostar handles its Japanese and Chinese releases. The companies have been collaborating multiple times to add crossover content between Azur Lane and World of Warships. The new Japanese press release noted that this will be the first Blue Archive crossover wave, so the companies are also teasing more batches coming later on.

The Blue Archive crossover content will appear first in the console and mobile entry World of Warships: Legends, available on the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, iOS, and Android, on August 5, 2024. Wargaming will also add the content to the original PC version ten days later on August 15, 2024.

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Kotobukiya will re-run the ARTFX figure of Kasumi Yoshizawa in her Phantom Thieves outfit in Persona 5 Royal. Pre-orders are open until September 24, 2024.

The figure costs 17,380 JPY ($128.20) and will ship out some time in February 2025. As a note, you’ll be able to buy the figure even after the pre-order period ends. However, there will no longer be a guarantee that you’ll be able to get it, since Kotobukiya will cut off orders after a certain amount. Incidentally, AmiAmi (which usually sells Kotobukiya items) has closed off its orders for this figure.

The scale figure of Kasumi Yoshizawa as she appears in Persona 5 Royal has a dynamic pose on a corridor with roses along the edges. She’s also holding a gymnastics ribbon in one hand and her mask in the other. The figure originally came out in November 2020 and at the time, it was available for 17,380 JPY. Her pose makes it look like she’s running, while looking off to the side, which is actually a direct parallel to the ARTFX Persona 5 Joker figure.

Persona 5 Royal is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC. The ARTFX figure of Kasumi Yoshizawa from Persona 5 Royal is open for pre-order until September 24, 2024 and then it’ll come out in February 2025.

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Square Enix has released a new line of Dragon Quest bath bombs called the "Slime Colorful Collection." These bath bombs, shaped like the slimes from the Dragon Quest series, dissolve in water to reveal included collectible figures. The "Slime Colorful Collection" bath bombs can be purchased through the Square Enix e-Store.

The collection includes eight different types of figures, each with a distinct soda scent. For collectors, a box set containing all 12 bath bombs is also available. The individual bath bombs are priced at 550 yen each (approximately $4 USD), while the box set is priced at 6,600 yen (approximately $44 USD).

You can view the official announcement post below:

In related news, a series of events in Japan are set to feature the Dragon Quest III HD-2D remake. Following its reveal at the June 2024 Nintendo Direct, Square Enix is holding the Dragon Quest Carnival in Yokohama, from July 20, 2024, to August 18, 2024. Additionally, the Nijigen no Mori amusement park on Awaji Island has extended its Dragon Quest Island attraction event until today July 31, 2024, to celebrate the remake. 

The HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest III will be available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC simultaneously worldwide on November 14, 2024.

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Square Enix opened pre-orders for a new Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail 2025 calendar featuring concept art and renders from the game that can be reused as posters. The calendar costs 3,000 yen (or approximately $19.88) and will release in Japan on September 26, 2024.

The Square Enix e-store page for the calendar has only revealed the artworks on display for the months of February, April, and July 2025. These include a CG render of the Warrior of Light in his Viper job outfit standing on a cliff overseeing the city of Tuliyollal, a concept art of the new Pictomancer job, and a dual artwork of a street of Tuliyollal and the Nexus Arcade area of Solution Nine, respectively.

The pages in the new FFXIV Dawntrail calendar are B4-size, and each one includes a perforated line dividing the artwork and the dates for each month, which allows for the calendar to be reused as a hanging wall poster collection. You can check out the artworks and CG renders revealed so far in the upcoming FFXIV Dawntrail 2025 calendar below.

The Final Fantasy XIV Dawntrail 2025 calendar costs 3,000 yen (~$19.88) and will release on September 26, 2025. Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. You can read the latest 7.05 patch notes here.

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On July 31, 2024, Bungie CEO Pete Parsons announced layoffs occurred at the studio responsible for Destiny, Destiny 2, and the upcoming Marathon extraction shooter. Roughly 220 roles, accounting for 17% of the workforce, will be eliminated.

The full statement, released on the official company news site, detailed that Bungie will shift the remaining work force entirely to focus on Destiny 2 and Marathon development. In addition, Parsons stated that a sizable portion of the team would be more deeply integrated into Sony Interactive Entertainment. Approximately 155 Bungie roles will be moved to Sony Interactive Entertainment directly over the next few quarters.

These new layoffs hit members of Bungie staff both in upper levels and lower levels of the company. Robert Brookes, a senior narrative designer who worked on Destiny 2 for five years and covered releases from 2020's Season of the Hunt to 2024's The Final Shape is one of the 220 individuals affected. The reason for the dismissals, according to Parsons, is that the company overstretched financial safety margins associated with spreading talent too thin and the "quality miss" of Destiny 2: Lightfall.

This announcement arrived midway through the newest Destiny 2 story chapter called Echoes, which followed The Final Shape. Parsons noted in the statement that 850 team members remain. This is the second round of layoffs in recent memory at Bungie, with the other occurring in October of 2023.

No statements were made as to what this means for the current plans for Destiny 2's future content. Parsons said, "There will be a time to talk about our goals and projects, but today is not that day."

Destiny 2 is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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A Persona art book book is on the way, as Udon is publishing the Atlus and Shigenori Soejima Persona 5 + Persona 5 Royal: Official Design Works outside Japan. Pre-orders are now already open on Amazon ahead of its November 26, 2024, with the hardcover book costing $73.40.

As the title notes, this art book covers both Persona 5 and the updated Royal release. The product listing noted that concept art and other types of illustrations of characters, enemies, and other game elements will be present. There will also be an interview with Soejima, the character designer for the entry. 

Here’s how the English cover art will look for this Official Design Works art book will look:

Udon’s been behind a number of Persona 5 book releases. It released three Persona 5: Mementos Mission manga volumes. It also handled the localization and publication duties for Persona 5: Comic a la Carte outside Japan. Its been behind some merchandise like pin sets too. Other entries in the series’ manga lines also are handled by the company, such as ones based on Persona 3 and 4.

The Persona 5 + Persona 5 Royal: Official Design Works art book will launch on November 26, 2024, according to the Amazon listing. Persona 5 is on the PS3 and PS4, while Royal is on the PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Square Enix announced its FFXIV PAX West 2024 plans, which include a UI panel, a Dawntrail Valigarmanda Challenge, and things like photo ops, experiences, and merchandise. It will be at the entire event starting on August 30, 2024, and the panel will be held on August 31, 2024. 

The panel is called “Putting the 'U' in UI: Tailoring the Final Fantasy XIV Experience,” and it will be held at 11am PT/2pm ET/8pm CET on August 31, 2024. People actually at PAX West can attend in-person if they go to the Blue Dragon Theatre. They will also get a Dawntrail mini poster. However, it will also be streamed on the FFXIV Twitch and PAX West Twitch channels as well. Lead UI Designer Kei Odagiri will host the presentation. In addition to UI, menus, and general development, the panel will discuss the Group Pose photo option.

The FFXIV Valigarmanda Challenge will involve the Trial boss from Dawntrail. Square Enix noted people attending will be able to team up to get a Dawntrail tote bag with a Tour Tural design. As a reminder, the Worqor Lar Dor (Extreme) Trial appeared alongside the expansion and is an eight person fight.

The other elements of the FFXIV booth experience involve typical convention affair. There will be photo ops, including cosplay gatherings. People new to the game can try it out and win a FFXIV Online Starter Edition PC copy for beating Garuda, Ifrit, or Titan. FFXIV Dawntrail bucket hats and lanyards will be given away, and there will be merchandise on hand too.

Here are the two photos Square Enix shared with us to show the Urianger photo spot and Valigarmanda Challenge tote bag that will be at the FFXIV PAX West 2024 booth. 

Final Fantasy XIV and the Dawntrail expansion are available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. PAX West 2024 will run August 30, 2024 through September 2, 2024. 

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The first update for The First Descendant is live. It brings new characters, a new boss fight and new equipment, along with fixes and other improvements.

The highlight of the first update is the introduction of two new characters for The First Descendant. The first of these is Luna, a Support character whose weapon utilises rhythm game mechanics, allowing her to deal damage by shooting in time with the music. Her musical accompaniment also provides bonuses for teammates, increasing their Skill Power and MP Recovery and decreasing cooldowns. A full character trailer for her has also been released.

The other new character addition is Ultimate Valby, a version of the game’s aquatic environmentalist Valby, with boosted stats and a new look. She also gains two unique Modification Modules.

The first update also adds a new Void Intercept Battle to The First Descendant. This sees players going up against Gluttony, a giant mech. Defeating it rewards players with the Hungry Sonic External Components Set and a blueprint for the new Ultimate Weapon, Peace Maker. This new weapon comes with an effect that allows for burst shots while aiming.

The update has also had a huge list of improvements, the full details of which can be viewed on the official site. In addition, director Minseok Joo discussed plans for future updates. These include balance changes to allow for a wider diversity of character builds, plus improvements to drop rates. The team is also working on a method to dispose of unwanted items in response to community criticism.

The First Descendant is available now for PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC.

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I have to be honest and admit that my first impression of Kitsune Tails didn’t have me fully on board with the premise. Perhaps it was the very obvious similarities with other platforming games or how the game expects a certain level of precision and mastery immediately. However, as I made my way through it, I started to experience a full 180 degrees change in attitude and discovered that not everything was as straightforward as it seemed.

Kitsune Tails is a platformer game cut from the same cloth as classics like Super Mario Bros 3 and Super Mario World, borrowing elements such as the way the level select maps look and the mid-world Spirit Houses that double as the mid-world castle challenges and Ghost Houses from SMW. Even the run meter from SMB3 makes an appearance as the Ki gauge in the upper right corner. I admittedly don’t love how close to this particular cloth Kitsune Games cuts. What I love is how this aspect of the game is only about 40% of the whole experience, and halfway through the developer pulled the wool from over my eyes and revealed that Kitsune Tails is also a completely different platformer closer to something like classic Ninja Gaiden.

The story of Kitsune Tails is a tad more involved than is usual for the genre. If I had to summarize the plot in one sentence, it would be “clueless disaster lesbian Kitsune causes geopolitical crisis, and a disaster ensues.” The focus for most of the game lies on Yuzu, a Kitsune on her first mission as a messenger for the fox deity Inari. On one of her reckless travels, Yuzu is rescued by the mage and healer Akko, who rapidly catches feelings for our protagonist.

As the seasons go by and the two get closer, Yuzu’s longtime friend Kiri starts to show jealousy about the girls’ growing bond. Kiri is ready to make a grand gesture to reveal her feelings to Yuzu during a dance festival. In the ensuing confusion Akko is captured, with Kiri as the main suspect. Yuzu embarks on a trip to commune with the five elements to free Akko from her entrapment, figure out why Kiri captured her friend, and if it had to do with her feelings of jealousy. I really appreciate seeing Kitsune Tails handle the conflict of three overtly queer friends learning to understand their feelings for each other and communicating them, while also seeing some asexual representation in the mix.

As a rule of thumb, I try to avoid comparing titles I review with other games as much as possible, as I prefer to explain the inner workings of a game on its own merits. However, there is too much of Super Mario World in Kitsune Tails. I think that my feelings towards the first half of this game come from how derivative it feels from this formula. For a good chunk of the game there is little variation to how enemies and power ups work compared to Mario, and when Kitsune Tails tries its own spin on a classic Mario mechanic it is often not to the best results. As an example, salamander and snowman suit power ups very similar to the ice flower and the fire flower from Mario games get introduced very late into the game. This means that the early game leaves you with your basic jump to fend off enemies and more situational power ups that don’t feel as useful or critical for that part of the game.

Similarly, the aforementioned Ghost Houses include ghost enemies similar to Boos. While they are similar to Boos these ghosts act differently, and you’re only safe from them as long as you’re inside the light of nearby fires. While I appreciate the variation in design, it’s not as balanced a threat as Boos, as these ghosts usually hover around your last position and there is no way to stop them unless you have a source of light, making them feel more unfair. Coupled with the fact that these enemies appear on levels with moving platforms or vertical levels, it makes for some of the most tricky in the game.

Aside from enemies and power ups, the demanding level design is definitely a step up from your average Mario game. Some levels are short and sweet and manage to scratch the itch for that platforming goodness Kitsune Tails is so eagerly and lovingly trying to recreate, while other levels go on for too long, feeling like two challenging levels stitched together. The frustration of very long challenging levels can be increased when checkpoints are sparse, making you start from very early into the level after dying. This is only really a problem when playing on the highest difficulty, or playstyle as the game calls it, as you can easily use power ups stored in your inventory to replenish your defenses in the other 2 available playstyles. Additionally, you can spend coins in the small hub village to purchase power ups.

Despite my criticisms, some levels shine through their creativity and fun design. I found the entirety of World 4 to be brilliant and a breath of fresh air. Having access to the ice power up means that you can stun nearby enemies and create platforms to make your way up very fun vertical sections. This felt like an appropriate level of challenge, as I had an effective way to defend myself without the game pulling any type of “gotchas” on me. Not to mention that what I have described above is only true for half of the game’s run, as you make your way through the 6 worlds in offer.

After completing the game, you are given access to a special character that can’t use the power ups that Yuzu can. Instead, this character has a completely unique moveset that revolves around swordplay, hitting enemies to refresh traversal attack skills, and flowing through the levels swiftly and precisely. This second part of the game absolutely, positively, immensely rules. I couldn’t stop myself from playing once I reached this point. Even though you go through the same levels again, the difficulties I previously had in some levels disappeared as the new playstyle instantly clicked with me.

I think this unique playstyle is what makes this second half so special, and I would have liked to see Yuzu play in a more unique way than Mario, with her power ups being something she learns in each world and can use with a different degree of freedom. I kept thinking about this when I unlocked the adorable shark suit power up, and how I would have preferred if it was an innate ability in the character’s arsenal, as it would have made the water stages fairer, in addition to helping the game distinguish itself more from Super Mario.

The pixel art in Kitsune Tails is as lovely as you’d expect, and every character and enemy have distinct designs that are easy to clock, even if you have never encountered before. Walking and flying beetles are the equivalent to Goombas and their flying variations, with armadillos being akin to Koopa Troopas, and so on and so forth. The music is fun and playful, borrowing from the style of the NES and Super Nintendo. Perhaps the most impressive element of Kitsune Tails is that the game also includes its own “Kitsune Maker,” featuring a level editor using the Lua script language used to develop the game, as well as the plenty of minigames available.

Kitsune Tails presents itself as a charming homage to classic NES and SNES era platformers with an adorable Queer story, and hides underneath a deep and challenging double album of platforming goodness with a second campaign focused on speed and precise movement, all the while featuring a simple level editor to boot. Despite borrowing a little too much from some classic platformers, I feel like genre fans and speedrunners are going to have a field day with Kitsune Tails.

Kitsune Tails will come to the PC via Steam and itch.io on August 1, 2024.

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FromSoftware has released the patch notes for Elden Ring version 1.13, which includes a series of balance adjustments and bug fixes across all platforms. The patch introduces several PvP-exclusive changes to improve the balance of PvP combat. 

Key changes include increased poise damage for normal attacks with Light Great Swords, Backhand Blades, Hand-to-Hand Arts, and Beast Claws. Dual wield attacks with Straight Swords, Thrusting Swords, Curved Swords, Katanas, Spears, Whips, Fists, and Claws have also seen increased poise damage. Several spells and incantations have also been modified, including Miriam's Vanishing and Knight's Lightning Spear.

The patch also includes general balance changes affecting both PvE and PvP. Light Greatsword charge attacks now have increased damage against non-player enemies. Summoned NPCs such as Needle Knight Leda, Pureblood Knight Ansbach, and Thiollier have received stat and status boosts. Summoned spirits, except for the Mimic Tear, have increased attack power and damage negation when upgraded.

Several armaments, including the Repeating Crossbow, Spread Crossbow, and Rabbath's Cannon, have improved attack power scaling when upgraded. The Shield of Night now has increased damage negation for physical attacks, while Euporia has enhanced Holy damage and a shorter restoration process.

Following up on previous concerns, this patch includes the correction of the end credits by adding missing translations. The patch also addresses issues with FP consumption, spell casting behaviors, and multiplayer area borders. 

Elden Ring and the DLC Expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, are available now on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, and PC via steam.

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Happinet announced a new line of capsule toys featuring cat figures from the indie game Stray. These gacha toys will be available starting in November 2024 at capsule toy stores nationwide in Japan for 500 yen (~$3.30) each.

The collection captures the various poses of the game's feline protagonist, including the cat walking, sitting, and stretching/yawning. In each one, the character has the signature pack on as well.

You can view the official announcement post below, which included a look at the four items someone could possibly get.

In addition to the cat figures, the lineup will also include the cat's companion B-12 as a keychain. This partnership is a key part of the game's narrative. These Stray cat figures, along with the B-12 keychain, will be available randomly. That means you won't know which one you'll get when you pull on the machine.

Stray received several nominations at the 2023 Game Developers Choice Awards, including Best Debut, Best Audio, Best Design, Best Visual Art, and Game of the Year. A Switch version is also in development. However, there's no release date for it yet.

Stray is available on the PS4, PS5, and PC, the cat figures will appear in Japan in November 2024, and the game will also come to the Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.

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As promised, Bandai Namco shared a new Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero video filled with characters, and the “Saiyan & Namek Sagas” trailer is filled with many familiar faces. Among them are five different playable versions of Frieza based on his many forms in the Dragon Ball series.

Here’s the full list of all the Saiyan and Namek characters introduced as Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero characters in the new trailer. In the Dragon Ball video, the Frieza forms basically appear one after the other.

• Captain Ginyu
• Chiaotzu
• Cui
• Dodoria
• Frieza (Z) 1st Form
• Frieza (Z) 2nd Form
• Frieza (Z) 3rd Form
• Frieza (Z) 4th Form
• Frieza (Z) Full Power
• Guldo
• Nail
• Recoome
• Saibaiman
• Super Zarbon
• Zarbon

Note that the full Ginyu Force was briefly shown in the trailer. However, while Burter and Jeice appeared for the pose, only footage of Captain Ginyu, Guldo, and Recoome showed up.

Here’s the full Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero “Saiyan & Namek Sagas” character trailer:

At the end of the video, the character select screen is shown. As of July 30, 2024, there are still 49 unrevealed characters in the grid. Back in June 2024, we saw characters like Super Vegito, Jiren, Future Trunks, Roasie, Ribrianne, Yajirobe, Mr. Satan, and Dabura. That last trailer was also when Goku (Super) Ultra Instinct -Sign- and Goku Black Super Saiyan Rose showed up.

Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will come to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on October 11, 2024. 

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As of patch 7.05, Square Enix announced two new regulations for the FFXIV Data Center Travel and World Visit system based on congested worlds. While the World Visit Login Capacity doesn’t really change in either situation, the Data Center Travel Login Capacity can. 

The new designations both apply to FFXIV Standard Worlds Data Center Travel Login Capacity and World Visit Login Capacity. If there are no Congested Worlds in a Logical Data Center, then the capacity will remain standard. However, if there is even one Congested World present, then the Data Center Travel Login Capacity will be greatly reduced. The only time World Visit Login Capacity seems to drop, as usual, remains when a World is classified as Congested. 

Square Enix also released the latest lists of Congested, Standard, and Preferred Worlds for FFXIV. Here’s how the most recent changes for some select worlds all look for each region. Not that there are no changes for Oceania.

Europe:

As of time of writing, the worlds Innocence, Pixie, Titania, and Tycoon were all classified as Congested. All of the worlds listed above are on Chaos and Light.

Japan:

Both Fenrir and Tiamat are Gaia Worlds. 

North America:

Seraph is the only Dynamis congested world. Cuchulainn, Golem, Halicarnassus, Kraken, Maduin, Marilith, and Rafflesia are all still showing as “new.” This is because this is the latest North American Data Center. 

Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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