Peroroncino
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2B's butt was perfect right down to the last molecule on the first attempt, anything else is butchery.
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Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
HSR ver. 4.4 livestream summary:
Banners:
Fate collab info:
Ver 4.4 Trailer:
Banners:
- 1st half: Sparxie, Dan Heng PT & Evernight
- 2nd half: Cerydra, Anaxa & Aventurine
- Himeko's banner will last for the entire version.
Fate collab info:
- Rin and Gilgamesh's banners will be available starting July 24.
- You can claim Gilgamesh or Archer for free and get a certain amount of their corresponding materials.
- The collab will be available long-term.
- You can obtain Gilgamesh's LC upon reaching 200 pulls spent in version 4.4 (similar to how it was with Archer's LC last year)
- 1st Code: WAK84U29VLYP - https://hsr.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=WAK84U29VLYP
- 2nd Code: HT3QMCJ9U4JB - https://hsr.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=HT3QMCJ9U4JB
- 3rd Code: XTJ9MV38DL3X - https://hsr.hoyoverse.com/gift?code=XTJ9MV38DL3X
Ver 4.4 Trailer:
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Pejo
Gold Member
Got my guarantee and enough jades for Himeko. Will probably throw whatever's left for her LC to see if I can lucksack it. After this patch, I think I will finally feel "done" enough with Star Rail to drop the game in a good spot. I still need to finish up Amphoreus story, I haven't even started Planarcadia and have no desire to. I don't think I've seen a single discussion about Planarcadia's story on any social media that I follow. Is it really bad or just so "meh" that nobody cares to talk about it?
That said, they did a great job with Himeko and her skills, she looks great. Worth the wait and dailies I've been doing for a while now.
Sparkle's skin is the first paid one that I think looks good, but with me quitting after this patch, no point in buying it.
That said, they did a great job with Himeko and her skills, she looks great. Worth the wait and dailies I've been doing for a while now.
Sparkle's skin is the first paid one that I think looks good, but with me quitting after this patch, no point in buying it.
Reizo Ryuu
Member
Thanks you benevolent clara for making me lose the 50/50 on saber and giving me an easy shot at rin
Reizo Ryuu
Member
Also that shot with himeko hugging trailblazer looks like they want to give HI3 players another final lesson trauma ;P
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Anti‑larp check at the BD2 booth at Anime Expo, lol.
Pejo
Gold Member
JoeBlack2027
Member
KEKCan you imagine if a normie influencer found their way to this? lol
What are you supposed to do with these...
Pejo
Gold Member
BD2 has a rhythm minigame where you slap the girls' butts for the notes. This is a real life approximation I guess.
JoeBlack2027
Member
Huh. Maybe I should try this brown bust game I've heard so much about...
Pejo
Gold Member
It's gotten surprisingly robust over the last few updates. There's a shit ton of content (story, combat, side-modes, minigames, etc) and the devs have been good for 99% of the game's life.
Usually the most divisive thing is the auto-chess style main combat gameplay. Basically you arrange your team on a #x# grid (usually like 5x5), pick their skills in relation to the position of the enemies on their grid, and watch it play out.
The fanservice is top notch though.
These are older ones, but it's nice to have them in a single compilation. The new ones are even spicier somehow.
JoeBlack2027
Member
I was half joking, I play CZN on the phone but the story so far (middle of chapter 2) has been whatever which is a bummer. Might give this a try.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Seems like the JP players who got into the Azur Promillia β are enjoying it. Jokes aside, most of the feedback I've seen has been positive, with the only real complaint being that the game's UI and UX are designed around mouse and keyboard. Controller support technically exists, but it's clunky and hard to navigate menus with, so hopefully they address that by the time it releases, since I'm sure a lot of JP bros will be sending feedback on that specific issue.
Jokes aside, most of the feedback I've seen has been positive, with the only real complaint being that the game's UI and UX are designed around mouse and keyboard. Controller support technically exists, but it's clunky and hard to navigate menus with, so hopefully they address that by the time it releases, since I'm sure a lot of JP bros will be sending feedback on that specific issue.
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Angry_Megalodon
Member
It's a nice gesture to make a loading screen that keeps you entertained, so to say.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Not sure how legit this leaked info is, but it looks like details about the Silver Palace gacha from the upcoming beta are out. It's very similar to how Endfield works, although there's no info yet on whether pity carries over between limited banners. Of course, it's hard to say much in a vacuum since we don't know how the pull economy works or how many characters they plan to release per patch. Still, here's the info in case the gacha system is a deciding factor for you. For me personally it's not, and as long as the rest of the game is good and fun, I'm in. ;p
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JoeBlack2027
Member
Not sure how legit this leaked info is, but it looks like details about the Silver Palace gacha from the upcoming beta are out. It's very similar to how Endfield works, although there's no info yet on whether pity carries over between limited banners. Of course, it's hard to say much in a vacuum since we don't know how the pull economy works or how many characters they plan to release per patch. Still, here's the info in case the gacha system is a deciding factor for you. For me personally it's not, and as long as the rest of the game is good and fun, I'm in. ;p
Looks alright to me. As someone who doesn't go for dupes I've come to think the ins and outs of these systems are largely irrelevant since the percentage of characters you average out to year on year is about the same across these 3d gachas.
Like you said it's almost entirely dependent on the pull economy and your own luck. I don't believe in fate or building pity or whatever there's only the character I want to get and the price and a good chance to get a discount.
Pejo
Gold Member
Global version of Umamusume is getting some insanely fast-tracked QoL. 4k/60FPS support and most notably offline training. I'm not entirely sure what that means, but if it removes the awful long daily grind, it already solves one of my biggest problems with the game. The important thing to note is that Japan JUST got this feature last week, and they're something like 3-4 years ahead as far as content and pacing. Insane QoL fast track for a JP gacha, and I'm actually really impressed with Cygames for this.
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Went to Kura Sushi and got the Sparkle keychain from the gachapon. It's cheap plastic, but at least I didn't get Aventurine.
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Went to Kura Sushi and got the Sparkle keychain from the gachapon. It's cheap plastic, but at least I didn't get Aventurine.
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Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Fobm4ster (big gacha streamer) mentioned in this boss gameplay clip that they've polished the combat in Silver Palace and it feels much better than in the first CBT. Really hope I get into CBT2 since it looks cool af.
JoeBlack2027
Member
Is this dropping this year per chance? It being a second beta test makes me hopeful...
Agent_4Seven
Tears of Nintendo
Hopefully there'll be English subs at least along with maybe a few promo codes
Pejo
Special live stream promo code (100 CPs): 
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Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Hmm, I'd say that if they plan another final CBT after this one later this year (let's say in the fall), then a release in the first half of next year would kinda make sense. If this is the final CBT, then there's a chance it might launch later this year.
We'll have to see if they announce anything at Gamescom in August as that should give us more to work with.
Edit: Also dropping this gif I made for the melons thread with the new female boss from CBT2, lol.
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Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
So Silver Palace released the drip marketing for Gratia earlier today. You might remember her from the reveal trailer as the bunny girl who does this Kratos style neck snap. She's supposedly playable in CBT2.
I've been seeing more of the AX footage that's been posted by streamers/CCs, I'm honestly getting really hyped. This game has a lot of potential.
I've been seeing more of the AX footage that's been posted by streamers/CCs, I'm honestly getting really hyped. This game has a lot of potential.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Not sure how I missed this new trailer and the CBT2 info shared yesterday, but Kaleidorider's beta starts on July 16. I already signed up for CBT2 back in June when they released the 9 minute gameplay trailer, so here's hoping I get selected, lol.
Since it's a 3D romance RPG, I've seen a lot of Snowbreak bros looking to take refuge here, but from what I've seen there isn't nearly as much lewdness as in Snowbreak.
In any case, I hope things go smoothly and the game avoids any drama. Oh, and it's worth mentioning there's no yuri since it's a male only MC.
Since it's a 3D romance RPG, I've seen a lot of Snowbreak bros looking to take refuge here, but from what I've seen there isn't nearly as much lewdness as in Snowbreak.
In any case, I hope things go smoothly and the game avoids any drama. Oh, and it's worth mentioning there's no yuri since it's a male only MC.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Just finished the new MoC Starward mode in HSR as it refreshed earlier today. Nothing too surprising; all 3 encounters played out pretty much as expected. I might try moving the Remembrance flagship to Flame Reaver and run something different on the second boss to see if I can get a lower cycle clear, but aside from that I don't think I plan on doing much else.
Agent_4Seven
Tears of Nintendo
Looks really cool and infinitely more interesting than NTE to me.
I like its unique concept too (haven't seen anything like it before), but I think they should've gone for Astral Chain when it comes to bike combat and made it real time instead, way more action-driven with cool and more exciting gameplay moments.
Hopefully they'll did something about awful texture / model work and CBT2 will look much better, not to mention 1.0 release.
P.S. This game has Booblegum Crisis collab written all over it and devs will be stupid af for not making it happen if the game will be successful.
Update:
Well, fuck, not gonna happen
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Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Since every gacha is dropping summer skins and SPs, this meme feels pretty on-point, at lest for some of these CN gachas.
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Reizo Ryuu
Member
Yeah I haven't seen a proper swimsuit yet, it's all just hot weather glam outfits.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Hmm, her story sections are a big focus of versions 4.3 and 4.4. If you haven't begun the Planarcadia MSQ, it'll probably take you about 20 hours to reach the 4.3 storyline.
Pejo
Gold Member
Maybe I'll wait for you to tell me if her story bits are worth the grind before trying to do it lol. Though, HI3 Himeko is the penultimate waifu, I feel almost obligated to read this story.
In other news, I got insanely lucky in Mongil for the Summer banners. Got both characters in 80 pulls total, then got back-to-back wins on their weapons in single 10-pulls on each banner. I nearly shat my pants seeing it turn orange twice in a row like that.
Then I realized they're giving out a ton of free pulls this patch, but only in the form of limited (expiring) event tokens. I got super fucking lucky, so it's not a big deal, but it might be a good idea to hold on to your permanent resources and farm the event stuff first.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
I feel like R Reizo Ryuu would probably do a better job since he's also a HI3 player, and tbh I don't care about Himeko all that much and kinda just went through the motions with 3.3 and 3.4 MSQ so I don't want to give you false expectations. Overall, the Planarcadia arc hasn't grabbed me the way Amphoreus did.
Maybe I'll wait for you to tell me if her story bits are worth the grind before trying to do it lol. Though, HI3 Himeko is the penultimate waifu, I feel almost obligated to read this story.
Dayum! Congrats bro!
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Reizo Ryuu
Member
I would say yes, just for how the current story arc ends has more impact if you're familiar with hi3rd; it's a bit of a cliffhanger so it's actually better that you can go through right before the next update.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Oh damn, Varsapura news? Really appreciate you sharing it, man! I'm actually pretty hyped for this one.
JoeBlack2027
Member
What du hell, characters react to lighting and have self shadowing in a gacha, no wayyyyy. Blasphemy.
Spyxos
Member
Woah, how is it? Any good or just another gatcha?
GoBs
Neo Member
I saw a leaked build from the closed beta that was hosted on a private server. The developers did a great job refining the various mechanics. The animations are very well done. I was particularly impressed by the sound engine. The game is on par with GTA Online. I suspect that Sony is helping them with development.
nvrndr
Member
Yeah Planarcadia has been really meh compared to Amphoreus tbh.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
New Wangyue gameplay trailer:
And some night city walk footage:
Also, Aether Gazer is ending dev and will no longer receive updates.
And some night city walk footage:
Also, Aether Gazer is ending dev and will no longer receive updates.
Pejo
Gold Member
The best game that nobody played. I will honestly miss it. Very f2p friendly, good combat, good story, great character designs.
Peroroncino
Member
Seems like the LADS drama is getting out of hand, the government actually reacted. Some stuff is getting "changed" and they're cancelling their offline events. I'm sure the players will take it well.
T4keD0wN
Member
Liking the animations. Fighting with a tennis racket and a sci-fi gunbrella looks fun, but seems like the rest, namely the pokemon-ish stuff wont be for me.
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Btw, from what I've heard, the plan is to launch it in CN first, and if it does well on the mainland, they'll move forward with a global release, so it's going to be a while before any of us actually gets to try this new gacha.
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Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
The bot I have on Discord pushed me the news about this this morning, lol. CCP breathing down their neck is not something Infold wants at all. They might get "Snowbreak'ed".Seems like the LADS drama is getting out of hand, the government actually reacted. Some stuff is getting "changed" and they're cancelling their offline events. I'm sure the players will take it well.
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Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Got to the summer village in Mongil where everyone's in bikinis. Gonna start grinding those summer coins so I can grab all the limited expiring pulls sooner rather than later. Maybe I'll luck out and snag both Verna and Francis SP before the summer themed banners end.
Pejo
Gold Member
Probably nobody cares except me, but here's a statement from the producer of Aether Gazer about the recent decision and his thoughts. Shame, he seems like a reflective guy and he seems passionate about the game. I read another post from him earlier and he said the game hasn't even been consistently breaking even revenue-wise since 2024.
