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Review: Goodnight Universe Might Make You Cry Nice Dream experimented with unexpected control schemes for the first time with Before Your Eyes . As the name suggested, tracking your blinking helped control memories. In Goodnight Universe , that concept is expanded upon and added to a much more compelling story that sees us helping an above average, supernaturally gifted baby find his way through extraordinary situations. Isaac isn’t your average baby. He’s smarter than normal, able to understand the world around him and engage in some pretty complex problem solving situations. There’s also the telekinesis. But he can’t just spend time processing that and trying to connect with his awkward family. There’s a company named Aio Industries that is very aware of what Isaac is capable of and wants to use him for their own purposes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuGuy9VsDxs While Goodnight Universe can be controlled via more typical control schemes, such as a controller, and there will be some segments where we need to move Isaac, the main mechanic here involves actually looking at things and blinking in order to affect the world around you and make things happen. (As such, it’s not a great fit for something like a Steam Deck or handheld gaming PC!) I played using the built-in webcam on a laptop, and it worked pretty well. I do recommend calibrating the game first in Settings to ensure it is catching your eye tracking, since there will be some segments where you want to be certain the game is recognizing when you’re focusing on an object/person or blinking. But I found it’s quite capable in most situations. There are some situations where I did notice it didn’t seem to recognize my inputs, but those were ones where there time felt of the essence and I wasn’t sure if it was due to my moving too quickly and out of my patterns or the game not properly recognizing it. After playing all of Goodnight Universe via the intended control scheme, which didn’t take long since it is three hours or so, I did try it playing only with a controller. It definitely feels less “special” that way. So I will say if you can’t play it with the eye-tracking option, you will be missing out. Images via Nice Dream While Goodnight Universe is an adventure game, it can also feel a bit like a visual novel or interactive movie due to how heavy and pivotal the story and character relationships are. It’s an incredibly well-written affair with a lot of moments that can hit you hard. This is all without feeling overly melodramatic. The plot beats are amazing here. While it also is a drama with some supernatural thriller elements, there’s some levity too. It’s genuinely funny! Some altercations with Aio Industries are scary! As someone who was incredibly close to her grandfather, the parts involve Angus got me misty. This game is absolutely moving and heartfelt. There are a few parts around the middle that feel a bit slow, but in general the pacing is okay. A part of that also has to do with the fantastic casting. I really loved Lewis Pullman as Isaac, and Tessa Espinola does a great job as Cleo. Both Al Madigal and Kerri Kenney-Silver are perfect picks as Isaac and Cleo’s parents, and I’m glad they went with folks who are so adept at comedy for those roles. Perhaps my favorite was Beau Bridges as Angus, as he nailed the part, came across as sympathetic, and it ended up being quite a surprise to hear him. Images via Nice Dream Goodnight Universe features a wonderful story with great performances and a unique, competent control scheme. Said method even works pretty well, considering it’s relying only on eye-tracking! I will say part of the experience is lacking without that, so you should make sure you can play under optimal conditions. But even if you can’t, the narrative and performances from its stacked cast are pretty great. Goodnight Universe is available for the Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC . The post Review: Goodnight Universe Might Make You Cry appeared first on Siliconera .

PC News Category - SiliconeraDec 14

'I'm Not Getting Any Younger!' Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic Director Casey Hudson Insists the Game Will Launch Before 2030In the wake of Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic’s big announcement at The Game Awards, you might have seen social media posts saying the game won't be out until 2030. Director Casey Hudson has now stepped in to address those posts, insisting the game will be out before then.

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Review: Forestrike Will Test Your Skills Forestrike , a roguelike about martial arts fights and the power of premonition, sounds like it makes so much sense. Go on a journey. Enter basically your “mind palace” to work out a fight in your head. Implement it in reality, based on your foresight, to ideally survive and keep moving forward. If you manage to learn exactly what you should and do everything right. There are times it can be great! But when it isn’t, I’ve found it can be the most frustrating roguelike I’ve ever played. A foreign Admiral placed Emperor Lun Liao under his spell, and Yu is one of the few who sees exactly what’s going on. As such, our warrior heads out under one of multiple Masters and Paths in order to deal with the Admiral and save the country. This means using the power of The Cold Eye, The Leaf, The Monkey, The Storm, and The Tiger to win, with only Master Talgun and The Leaf available initially. While you will head through the Moongate and practice using foresight to deal with the situation, you need to go through everything in reality, with no practicing, to understand the full scope of this political thriller and discover the truth. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCbJLFTjgbo&t=1s While it’s never guaranteed that a roguelike will feature a fantastic story, or even offer any explanation at all, Forestrike offers an explanation and intent. Granted, you absolutely need to earn it! (Not to mention, I had to unlock my favorite Master.) Which is frustrating due to the difficulty. After seeing the outcome, I do think it is interesting. However, I’m not a fan of a design decision that means you lose access to certain options once beating a run with them. I feel like narratively, more could have been done with it, not to mention I really liked certain run types a lot. I do appreciate how the narrative does tie in to the repetitious nature of things and explains the foresight ability. When a Forestrike run begins, you choose a Master. This influences the techniques and moveset you get. You then head into fights against The Admiral’s forces. So an initial tutorial match will involve three enemies and Yu, with a task of surviving and perhaps accomplishing an optional goal for additional rewards. (For example, clearing it in under 10 moves.) Since Yu has three health and a heavy hit could knock out more than one, being careful is critical. Enemies come at you one at a time, and certain types have specific patterns you can memorize. You can use attacks or Techniques you’ve learned, and if you collected the right resources perhaps block or dodge an attack. When you win, you might get an active or passive Technique. These involve precise button presses and perhaps even resources. Once the first fight is done, you can see the map and determine which road (and experiences) you’ll face that run. While Forestrike is a roguelike, in that we are picking a path, building a “deck” of moves, and should expect to try multiple times before we succeed, there are ways in which it doesn’t work like one. As a result, I feel like that weakens part of the experience. For example, the fights against foes felt random sometimes. I’d find myself in situations where I couldn’t win, even if I was doing things “right.” Also, unlike a more traditional roguelike, if you lose you don’t start off in a better place next time. You begin with nothing carrying over. As such, it can get incredibly frustrating going through an attempt. Things might go great and you’ll get situations that take advantage of your Techniques. But more often than not, I found myself outclassed. I also felt like not all Masters’ paths were created equal. Some of them can be really cool and fun! The Leaf is a good start, and I enjoyed The Storm. The Monkey is my absolute favorite. However, I hated The Tiger, even though I really liked Buton as a character. Perhaps it’s just me, but it seemed like some were more creative and offered more opportunities for success depending on your choices and implementations of Techniques. Forestrike features an interesting concept and aesthetic I appreciate, but can feel unbalanced. I happened upon many situations where I felt like I couldn’t win, which was even why it took longer to prepare this review. I like the story and the way some of the martial arts movesets work. I just wish it didn’t often feel like chance so heavily affected my odds of success. Forestrike is available for the Switch and PC. The post Review: Forestrike Will Test Your Skills appeared first on Siliconera .

PC News Category - SiliconeraDec 13

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Starter Guide - Beginner Tips, Systems Explained, and MoreNew to Expedition 33? Get a rundown of what to expect in this article.

IGN PC ArticlesDec 12

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Update Adds Photo Mode Following a Game of the Year win at TGA 2025, Sandfall Interactive released a free patch for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 that added additional content like a Photo Mode. It is available now on all platforms . There’s also a new trailer that highlights how that feature works and shows off a new area added in the update. Editor’s Note: There will be some Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 spoilers mentioned and shown in the text and trailer below. While the Photo Mode and new Czech, Indonesian, Latin American Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese localizations are more immediately available in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, other elements of the update are endgame types of additions. The new location is called Verso’s Drafts. This is based on his designs as a child. There are six new songs that appear there, which are available to listen to outside the game via YouTube . New Gestrals and a new boss fight will be there. The Endless Tower will also feature new encounters. Here’s the full Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Thank You Update patch trailer that shows off all of the new additions in-game. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_Gp_ZHwaUQ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC . The post Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Update Adds Photo Mode appeared first on Siliconera .

PC News Category - SiliconeraDec 12

How to Play the Resident Evil Games in Chronological OrderWondering how to play the Resident Evil games in order? We're here to help break down the chronology of Capcom's survival horror franchise.

IGN PC ArticlesDec 12

Amazon's Exclusive Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Mirror Edition Is Still Available for PS5

IGN PC ArticlesDec 12

The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Releases New Trailer at The Game Awards

IGN PC ArticlesDec 12

Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX Songs and Music Videos Shared Square Enix shared more details about the Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX album, which included a full reveal of the 13 songs in the tracklist and three short music video samples. We can hear examples of the new takes on “Eternal Harvest,” “Messenger of Destruction,” and “Tantarian’s Theme” right now. The full CD comes to Japan on February 11, 2026, and the $39.99 disc appears in other regions in March 2026. This is all part of the 25th anniversary celebration that included tons of merchandise like the book Final Fantasy IX Picture Book: Vivi and Grandpa's Memories for the Sky . First, here is the full list of songs that will be on the Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX album, complete with information about who’s handling each arrangement of the Nobuo Uematsu tracks and the names of the vocalists when applicable. While no exact order was listed yet, as that is “subject to change,” they are listed below in the order in which they appeared on the official site. “A Place to Call Home” - arrangement by Shun Katayama, and vocals by Julia Shortreed. “The Darkness of Eternity” - arrangement by Yuma Yamaguchi and vocals by Lanux. “Over the Hill” - arrangement by Shun Katayama and vocals by Toaka. “Tantalus’ Theme” - arrangement by Shun Katayama. “Not Alone” - arrangement by Tomoaki Baba. “Roses of May” - arrangement by Atsuki Yoshida and vocals by Kanayo. “Eternal Harvest” - arrangement by Yuya Wakai and vocals by Mimiko. “Festival of the Hunt” - arrangement by Yuya Wakai and vocals by Ebuki Takai. “The Final Battle” - arrangement by Fuki Kitamura. “Kuja’s Theme” - arrangement by Shin Fujii and vocals by Candela. “Court Jesters” - arrangement and vocals by Ohzora Kimishima. “Melodies of Life” - arrangement by Big Yuki and vocals by Gretchen Parlato. As for the samples, first here is the brief music video example of “The Darkness of Eternity” from Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/t0NSLTElW-Y Next, here’s how “Tantalus’ Theme” will sound. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/uTUGjd1OR-s Finally, here is the early look at “Eternal Harvest.” https://www.youtube.com/shorts/z9L6dWQuVHg Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX will come to Japan on February 11, 2026 and show up worldwide in March 2026, and the game is available on the PS1, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices. The post Midnight Jazz: Final Fantasy IX Songs and Music Videos Shared appeared first on Siliconera .

PC News Category - SiliconeraDec 12

How to romance Marie in Warframe Warframe brought another batch of romanceable Protoframes in The Old Peace, including Sister Marie Leroux—Wisp's Protoframe. The nun can become your lover if you play your cards right on KIM. Dating Marie (and any of the Devil's Triad) plays out differently than your romantic dalliances with the Hex. There's no gifting or bounties, so it's all about how you answer her. There's one solace: even if you do mess up, there's a way to get back with her—though deals with the Devil often come with a price... Here's our guide to romancing Marie in Warframe . You can go to the Kimulacrum for the play-by-play , including answers for every conversation, but we have some general tips below based on the information there and in our experience. Marie romance guide in Warframe You can visit Marie in Le Cathédrale inside the Sanctum Anatomica. Screenshot by Destructoid Before you begin, keep in mind Marie has a special fondness for Albrecht Entrati (or Cardinal Dimanche, as she calls him). He pretended to be a man of the cloth, offering her a helping hand and treating her like a person when few did. She's extremely grateful for that, making her far more likely to idolize Albrecht than to vilify him as other Protoframes do. This may not be forever, since your dialogue choices are bound to at least break down those walls a bit, but that's good information to have when starting out. Don't side with Entrati just to get on the Sister's good side , though, since that will do far more harm than good. Yes, praising Entrati is the path of least resistance with her, but it's not mandatory if you'd like to romance Marie. In fact, the game will often throw you into conversations with conflicting points of view, which makes them quite interesting. It's not hard to think of people (and animals!) that have reasons to hate Albrecht, especially when a handful of them are just on the other side of the door. Marie has a tragic backstory of her own, and she can understand the plight of the broken. While we won't go into spoilers here, go into KIM conversations knowing she had quite a rough upbringing, but was saved by the Sisterhood and, later on, by Entrati. She believes everyone can be redeemed —even the Devil of Tau—and approaching conversations with that principle in mind builds up rapport more quickly. Because of that, you don't need to have the same faith as her (or any at all), though your choices in conversation naturally open up new dialogue options as you get to know her more. When it comes to romance, Drifter can be quite direct with Marie, and there are plenty of opportunities to show your interest in her. One is as early as level two, when the Sister asks if the Drifter has a specific creed, and you can reply with "what if I said I was more interested in you, instead? Would that be blasphemous?" Smooth, Drifter. You should be fine as long as you do it on the right occasions and without overdoing it. Surprisingly, she'll be okay if you ask her to hunt you down, but don't ask her how she'd make it up to you in the same conversation. How to raise Chemistry with Marie in Warframe JPEGs that are actually MP3s. Image via Paulina Roberts Unlike the Protoframes from 1999, you can't do bounties or give gifts to fast-track your progress with romancing Marie. Instead, you must gain Chemistry by answering the right prompts in conversations. Digital Extremes "carefully balanced the Chemistry output to ensure players can rank up with the conversations available to them," but the studio recommends enabling the Play All Kim Conversations setting. As usual, Marie has six ranks: Neutral, Friendly, Liked, Trusted, Close, and Best Friend/Lover. Lover appears if you date her (which is the goal here), but anyone with a platonic connection to you becomes Best Friends instead. Can you date more than one Protoframe in Warframe? If you want to date Marie and Eleanor, you have a type. Screenshot by Destructoid Yes, The Old Peace lets you date one member of the Hex and one of the Protoframes in La Cathédrale. You need to have a KIM conversation with both your paramours to get their consent. There's another caveat: you can't date more than one person from the Hex, since, as they're quick to point out, it would make things way too awkward. Does Marie move in with you when you romance her? No changes to the backroom. Screenshot by Destructoid Marie, like the rest of the Devil's Triad, stays inside La Cathédrale and does not move into the Backrooms with you when romanced. She will, however, send you weekly Captura dates, a new addition with The Old Peace. If you've had that conversation with your other paramours, they may also bring up how it's impossible to meet your romantic partners from the Devil's Triad, even though they'd love the chance to do so. The post How to romance Marie in Warframe appeared first on Destructoid .

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