The Shin Megami Tensei Tabletop RPG Is Finally Available For Preorder
Preorders for the English translation of the Shin Megami Tensei tabletop RPG finally went live this week through the game’s publisher, Lionwing Publishing. The Shin Megami Tensei: The Roleplaying Game has existed in Japan since 1993 and has seen numerous editions and revisions over the years, but no versions have been localized in English, making the English release all the more exciting.
The English version, titled Shin Megami Tensei: The Roleplaying Game – Tokyo Conception, is based on the world and gameplay concepts of Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. The game melds elements of Nocture’s setting and gameplay–such as demon negotiations, elemental magic, and competing factions–into a tabletop experience based around dice rolls and character sheets.
Shin Megami Tensei: The Role Playing Game – Tokyo Conception be available in three versions, including a $50 hardcover edition, a $30 digital PDF, and a $60 bundle that includes both. The 100-page rulebook contains all the necessary information you need to play, including the full rules, stat tables for demons, and background information on the setting and lore of Shin Megami Tensi. All three versions also include a PDF version of the White Vortex mini campaign.
While Lionwing Publishing has not announced a release date yet, you can preorder The Shin Megami Tensei: The Role Playing Game – Tokyo Conception rulebook bundles at the publisher’s official website. The rulebook is also listed on Amazon, though it is currently unavailable.
Shin Megami Tensei: The Roleplaying Game – Tokyo Conception is the fourth edition of the tabletop RPG and is based on the world and gameplay concepts of Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne. It originally launched in Japan back in September 2004 and was followed up by an expansion, Mala Underground, a few months later. Whether the expansion will also receive an English release, or if it is already part of the English version’s core rulebook, remains to be seen. The game’s fifth and latest edition, Shin Megami Tensei TRPG Mato Tokyo 200X, was released in Japan in 2005 but does not seem to be a part of the English release either.
Whatever the case, fans will be able to create their own demon-infested tabletop adventures once the Shin Megami Tensei: The Roleplaying Game – Tokyo Conception English version launches sometime in near future.
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Gundam Breaker 4 Releases August 29, Grab A Launch Edition Preorder While You Can
Building a Gundam (model) is one of the most cathartic experiences in life, but in case you don’t want to spend several dozen hours assembling one, there is a digital solution. Specifically, Gundam Breaker 4, where you can not only combine parts to create your ultimate mobile suit but also test it out in battle once you’re done. Preorders for the game are now live ahead of its launch on August 29 for PC, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. You can grab the game from a variety of retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and GameStop.
Gundam Breaker 4 preorder bonuses
As a bonus for buying Gundam Breaker 4’s launch edition, players can get a poster and reversible box art alongside digital extras like more builder’s parts and an early unlock of the RX-78 Gundam Recirculation color palette. Keep in mind that “launch editions” sometimes sell out prior to release, and games typically shift to a standard edition without the goodies once the first printing is out of stock.
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The latest Gundam Breaker sequel launches with a staggering number of base kits to build with: 250 in total. From here, you can customize various aspects of your build, and if you’re missing any parts, you can head into the arena and snatch them from your enemies.
Once you have everything you need, you can get to work customizing your Gunpla model with paint, weathering, and decals, and then proudly display it using the game’s diorama mode. You can find multiple backgrounds and special effects here to help you create some cool snapshots.
Or take your custom Gunpla through a variety of intense missions in online or single-player modes. To sum it up in three words, break, build, and battle your way to victory. Some of the Gundam models teased for the game include some of the all-time greats, like Strike Freedom, Victory, and RX-78 Gundams.
As an added bonus, you won’t need to worry about cleaning up tiny pieces of plastic debris or figuring out where you’re going to store your Gunpla models when you’re done playing with them.
Plus, you won’t need to worry about cleaning up tiny pieces of plastic debris or figuring out where you’re going to store your Gunpla models when you’re done playing with them.
Grab 7 Awesome Dungeon Crawlers For Only $15
The summer sunshine is nearly here, and there’s no better way to welcome the warmer weather than by retreating into dark, dank dungeons full of monsters and loot with Humble’s new dungeon crawler-focused game bundle. The Humble FUNgeon Crawlers bundle offers up to seven highly rated PC dungeon crawlers of various genres, including strategic turn-based RPGs, tense roguelikes, fast-paced hack and slashers, and more. The full seven-game bundle costs $15, but there are smaller options if you want to spend less.
The cheapest tier is a $7 pack that includes Going Under, which is a fast and colorful Diablo-style action RPG where you loot abandoned office buildings rather than dungeons. You also get Hellslave, which mixes strategic turn-based combat with point-and-click dungeon exploration, and Devil Spire, which offers a challenging roguelike crawl up a deadly tower with first-person gameplay that takes cues from classic 90s games like King’s Field and Dungeonhack.
If you pay $11 you get two more games, including the monster-collection RPG Sirilam, and Lunacid, which is another first-person dungeon crawler inspired by older titles like Shadow Tower and Arx Fatalis, and features metroidvania-style level design and survival horror elements.
The full $15 bundle features all five games from the previous bundles, and adds the multiplayer co-op shooter Mythforce, and the card-based tactical roguelike Abalon. That adds up to $143 worth of games for just $15, and a portion of all sales goes to the Active Minds non-profit charity.
Humble’s FUNgeon Crawlers game bundle is available until May 24.
If you’re still looking for more dungeon crawler deals, be sure to check out Humble Bundle’s Spring 2024 Sale. Hundreds of PC games are discounted, including many more dungeon crawlers like the Etrian Odyssey Origins Collection for just $41 (was $82), Barony for $12.99 (was $19), and Darkest Dungeon II for $27 (was $40).
Humble FUNgeon Crawlers Game Bundle
Pay at least $7
- Devil Spire
- Hellslave
- Going Under
Pay at least $11
- Lunacid
- Siralim
- Devil Spire
- Hellslave
- Going Under
Pay at least $15
- Abalon
- Mythforce
- Lunacid
- Siralim
- Devil Spire
- Hellslave
- Going Under
Herman Miller And Razer Gaming Chairs Get Nice Discounts
Select Razer gaming chairs are on sale online right now, saving up to $90 on several Enki and Iskur models. The majority of the deals are at Amazon, where you can grab the Razer Enki in Pink Quartz for $416 (was $500) and Black for $450 (was $500). You can also grab the Enki X Black model for $350 (was $400).
Then, over on Razer’s online store, you can grab the Razer Iskur V1 for just $510 (was $600). It’s available in black or green color options. The larger Razer Iskur XL chair is also available at Amazon for $600, which is $50 less than buying from Razer’s online store.
You can check out all of the Razer gaming chair deals below, but if you’re in a position to splurge, Herman Miller chairs are on sale for 20% off for a limited time.
Razer gaming chair deals
If you’re looking for the latest Razer gaming chairs, the Iskur V2 released earlier this year and is a great option with a wider seat, taller backrest, and better lumbar support than the Iskur V1. While it’s not included in the discounts, it is still available at Amazon for $650.
Herman Miller gaming chair deals
Razer’s chairs aren’t the only gaming chair deals available right now. Created in partnership with Logitech G, Herman Miller’s Embody, Aeron, Sayl, and Vantum gaming chairs are on sale for 20% off at the company’s online store for as much as $400 off–which sounds like a big discount, but these luxury options a much more expensive than Razer’s, even with the discounts. Each model is available in multiple color options. The Embody is Herman Miller’s flagship chair, but for a “budget” model, check out the Vantum.
Ubisoft’s Newest Games Discounted To Best Prices Yet
Ubisoft is hosting a big sale on its website, and if you’re looking to bridge a few gaps in your Assassin’s Creed collection or check out one of the best games of the year on your PC, you’re in luck. One of the best deals here is for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a recent release. This new entry in the franchise puts a metroidvania spin on the series, and considering how it started life as a 2D adventure, it works surprisingly well! Seriously, it’s one of the best metroidvanias around. Normally $50, you can get this fun and energetic blast of platforming fun for just $20.
To get the full discount on Prince of Persia–and all of the other games on the list below–you’ll need to enter promo code LEGEND24. This code drops the price of all games priced $20 or more an extra $10. With the help of this promo code, you can get all of Ubisoft’s recent big releases for their lowest prices yet. By the way, Prince of Persia works wonderfully on Steam Deck and just takes a small bit of extra work to get up and running.
Another awesome deal is Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora for $32 during this sale. Normally $70, this is an impressive open-world game set on Pandora, and it even ties into the recent sequel directed by James Cameron.
Ubisoft Store PC Game Deals
All prices shown are with the LEGEND24 promo code applied
Similar to Far Cry, Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora gives you a lush landscape to explore, skills to improve, and regions to decolonize a corruptive human presence as you embrace your N’avi heritage. There’s also Assassin’s Creed Mirage, a back-to-basics return to the roots of the stealthy series, for just $15. For a few bucks more, you can upgrade to the deluxe edition for $20 and get a Prince of Persia-inspired outfit, eagle and mount skins, weapons, a digital art book, and the game’s soundtrack.
While it was panned on release, you can check out Skull and Bones if you’re morbidly curious about Ubisoft’s live-service game set in the golden age of piracy. It originally released with a $60 price tag, but it can be yours for $20.
For a few “old” options, Ubisoft is also offering bundle deals and complete editions of several of its popular games. The entire Assassin’s Creed Valhalla experience will keep you busy for weeks, Ghost Recon: Breakpoint with all of its DLC is actually a great bargain for a solid action game, and strategy fans can test their mental might with Anno 1800: Annoversary Edition.
This Emote And Back Bling Were The Reason Fortnite Games Were Crashing
Epic has temporarily removed the Yoda back bling in Fortnite due to a bug that caused the game to crash for specific players whenever they performed the Zoidberg-inspired emote.
Just a few days after the Yoda black bling was introduced as part of the May 4th update, some players quickly discovered that their game would crash whenever they combined the two. Below, you’ll find a tweet shown by iFireMonkey, a well-known Fortnite content creator, demonstrating how the bug works.
If you do the Zoidberg Scuttle emote while wearing the Yoda backbling, there is a high chance that you will crash your game.
This is due to Yodas face bugging out with the emote.
There is also reports that this will crash people in your squads games as well pic.twitter.com/N0N5LLuIEp— iFireMonkey (@iFireMonkey) May 7, 2024
As Kotaku pointed out, Epic was made aware of this issue just a day before iFireMonkey’s video was posted. On the official Fortnite Status X/Twitter account, the studio released a statement saying:
“We’re aware that players may be experiencing occasional game crashes when using the Yoda Gear Pack, and the team is investigating the issue. We’ll provide an update when we have one.”
Shortly after that tweet was posted, Fornite vaulted an entire shop role which included the Disassembled C-3PO, Dagobah Luke Bundle, Dagobah Luke Bundle, and the Yoda Gear Pack. As of now, it’s unclear when Master Yoda and Dagobah Luke will be added back to the game.
If you’re looking for more Star Wars skins to purchase, check out our gallery highlighting all of the Star Wars skins in Fortnite so far.
Preorder Apple’s 2024 iPad Pro And iPad Air – How To Get The Best Deal
For anyone looking to get a new iPad Pro–or iPad Air–and have been waiting to see what Apple’s new models will bring to the table, the wait has been worthwhile. The flagship tablets for 2024 come with some of Apple’s best technology packed inside of an incredibly slim form factor, as well as an OLED screen to make every activity and task on them pop with vivid detail. Apple’s 2024 iPads and the upgraded Apple Pencil Pro are available to preorder now ahead of their May 15 release. as is the new Apple Pencil Pro that is compatible with both the iPad Air and iPad Pro.
While the iPad Pro does have a premium price, you can save $50 on your order by becoming a My Best Buy Plus member. Best Buy’s rewards program costs $50 a year, but you’re getting some great perks like exclusive discounts, free two-day shipping, and early access to sales. And if you’re getting the new iPad Pro, you’re getting the membership for free as a result of the discount–so there’s no reason not to sign up. If you trade in your old iPad to Best Buy, you can get the new iPad Pro for as little as $399.
The iPad Pro is a workhorse device, one that allows for high-power performance and is ideal for creative people on the move. Ever since the line was first introduced several years ago, they’ve been popular with artists, video editors, and other creative professionals, and their potential for productivity is increased when paired with an Apple Pencil Pro. Admittedly, the new iPad Pro is pure overkill if you’re looking for an entertainment device for when you want to sit back at night and chill with some Netflix or a few rounds of Marvel Snap, but the other draw of an iPad Pro is that it can realistically replace a laptop or PC for many people.
With its M4 chipset, the iPad Pro can also serve you well as a mobile gaming console. Apple has made some moves recently to attract big names in the gaming scene, and with titles like Resident Evil Village, Death Stranding, and Assassin’s Creed Mirage available on supported hardware, the idea of a very portable and sleek game console is tempting. These tablets also have GPU upgrades, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and mesh shading, so AAA games should look great on the new tandem OLED displays. The same goes for cloud gaming and remote play with your PlayStation, Xbox, and Steam libraries
Combine a 2024 iPad Pro with a nice stand, connect a wireless controller via Bluetooth, and you’ll have a solid gaming setup when you’re not creating art or editing videos. Some of these models also have a “nano texture” on their display, Apple’s solution for reducing screen glare while avoiding washed out colors on its iPads. This is essentially a matte texture applied to the screen, but with some clever engineering, there’s no frosting on the surface that you’d typically find with this textured layer. This is the same tech you can find in Apple’s high-end Studio Displays (very fancy monitors).
Of course, if you don’t require that much power, you can also look at the iPad Air as a more affordable alternative. While they don’t have the M4 chipset of the iPad Pro–the new iPad Pro has around 50% better performance in comparison–the M2 chip inside of them is nothing to sneeze at. That’s still an impressive amount of power, and while this model doesn’t have an OLED screen, the LED display still packs a visual punch.
For entertainment, the iPad Air has two stereo speakers and mics, while the iPad Pro has a quad-speaker system and four mics. The more expensive iPad Pro will naturally sound better with its robust setup, but the iPad Air should still be pretty decent when you’re relaxing in bed and streaming an episode of Shogun. If you’re into photography, both models have decent 12-megapixel cameras with an f2.4 aperture mounted on the rear, and the front-facing cameras are now placed in a landscape position.
One of the other neat design choices this year is storage capacity, as at the very minimum, you’ll be getting 256GB of space to install apps, save content, and store pictures on your iPad Pro. If you need as much space as possible, the line maxes out at 2TB. The iPad Air, meanwhile, starts at 128GB and goes up to 1TB.
We’ve gathered up all the available purchase options for you, including base models and the fancier versions equipped with a SIM card slot for cellular coverage.
Preorder 2024 iPad Pro and iPad Air at Best Buy
All of the iPad Pro models are available in Silver and Space Gray color variants.
Preorder iPad Pro 11-inch – Starting at $999
Preorder iPad Pro 11-inch (Wi-Fi and cellular) – Starting at $1,199
Preorder iPad Pro 13-inch (Wi-Fi) – Starting at $1,299
Preorder iPad Pro 13-inch (Wi-Fi and cellular) – Starting at $1,499
All of the new iPad Air tablets are available in Starlight, Blue, Space Gray, and Purple color variants.