Gaming

New Genshin Impact update allows cross-save on PlayStation, PC, mobile

Published

July 12, 2021

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Nearly a year into existence and Genshin Impact is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, developer MiHoYo is set to drop the biggest update yet — Version 2.0 — on July 21.

Here’s a glimpse of what to expect on the trailer:

The update centers primarily on new explorable areas Inazuma. This also means new characters, stories, quests, monsters, treasures, and more.

However, perhaps the most intriguing update is how Version 2.0 will now allow cross-saving. Previously, players can only play and continue their progress either on mobile and PC with the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 left out.

That’s no longer the case with the new Genshin Impact update. It will let you link your PSN and MiHoYo account. Once linked, you will be able to log in on PC and iOS 0r Android using your miHoYo Account, or on PlayStation using the account for PSN linked to the email address associated with your miHoYo Account.

This means you carry over your progress no matter what platform you’re on. This could entice even more newcomers to start playing the game.

Cross-save: things to take note of

1) If the account for PSN has not been used to log into Genshin Impact, an email address that has been used to register a miHoYo Account can be linked to the account for PSN.

2) If the email address has not been used to register a miHoYo Account, an account for PSN that has been used to log into Genshin Impact can be linked to this email address. At the same time, this email address will be used to register a miHoYo Account.

What’s not eligible for linking?

If your account for PSN has already been used to log in to Genshin Impact and you want to link it to an email address that is already associated with a miHoYo Account. This is because your account for PSN automatically registers a miHoYo Account after logging into Genshin Impact. Thus, it cannot be linked to an email address that is already associated with a different miHoYo Account.

More specific details on cross-saving are found on MiHoYo’s FAQs.

Gaming

NVIDIA develops an AI for NPCs

Talk to NPCs naturally

Published

May 30, 2023

Luigi Leonardo

The expansive world of RPGs has a persistent problem: wooden dialogue. Because games in the genre often take so long to develop, dialogue often gets the hardest cuts in quality. AI, in all its emerging features, plans to ease up production issues by automatic NPC dialogue for developers. Unveiled during Computex 2023, NVIDIA has unveiled its latest engine to ease up this process.

Called the Avatar Cloud Engine, the new technology works much like today’s advanced chatbots but in a gaming context. Players can talk to NPCs naturally as if with a human being. The NPC will generate corresponding dialogue to respond to the user.

NVIDIA demonstrated the new technology through a scene reminiscent of a Cyberpunk 2077 cutscene. Set in a futuristic ramen shop, the main character asks the shop owner, Jin, about the state of the restaurant. Jin responds, “I am worried about the crime around here. It’s gotten bad lately. My ramen shop got caught in the crossfire.” After which, the shop owner directs the player to a local crime boss as the root of the violence.

For an AI-created response, the dialogue does seem impressive. However, one can easily tell that it is artificial. Despite how realistic the voice sounds like, it still seems as if it was spoken by a robot.

Regardless, it’s apparent that we’re headed towards an interesting future. Of course, it will take some time before the new technology makes its way to modern games.

Gaming

MSI partners with Mercedes-AMG for new gaming notebook

It’s the Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG

Published

May 30, 2023

Luigi Leonardo

The popularity of Netflix’s Drive to Survive has propelled the world of Formula 1 and motorsports to new heights. Now, it’s all too possible to rep your favorite racing team through new merchandise and tie-ups. If you’re also a gamer, the circuit where speed matters is lending its prowess to an industry where speed also matters. MSI is tying up with Mercedes-AMG for a new “luxury gaming experience.”

Unveiled today, the MSI Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport is a marvel of speed. Much like its automotive namesake, the notebook blazes past the competition with a 13^th-generation Intel Core i9-13900H processor — 14 cores clocked at 5.4GHz.

The MSI Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG comes with up to the latest NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, up to two slots of 64GB RAM, and two slots of M.2 SSD internal storage. The 16-inch UHD+ screen boasts 60Hz refresh rate and a 16:10 ratio. Finally, it comes with a sizable 99.9Whr battery.

For glitz and glamor, the notebook comes with a per-key RGB SteelSeries keyboard. The device’s chassis exudes the premium touch of Mercedes-AMG. Shining in Selenite Gray, the design comes with subtle red accents to signify the device’s commitment to performance.

With limited availability, the MSI Stealth 16 Mercedes-AMG comes bundled with goodies for the Mercedes fan. Besides the stylized notebook, the package can ship with a premium color box, postcards, a mouse, a mousepad, a cable tie, a pouch, and a USB drive.

Gaming

Genshin Impact’s card game is getting a tournament

Over US$ 270,000 at stake

Published

May 30, 2023

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Genshin Impact will launch the first international Genius Invokation TCG Tournament Series, called “Astra Carnival: The Prince Cup”.

Set to commence in the latter half of 2023, players from multiple nations and regions across the globe are welcome to join the fun and competitive journey which involves six regional championships, several invitational tournaments, and over US$ 270,000 in prizes.

Last December, Genshin Impact introduced Genius Invokation TCG, a card game which combines its element-based combat system with strategy development, with players competing with NPCs are against each other with their collection of cards.

The most recent version 3.7 update also added over 60 new cards and two game modes to the gameplay.

Now, advanced players can join the Prince Cup which consists of six regional tournaments between June to September and three cross-regional invitationals in June, August, and December.

Here’s the finals date for each tournament schedule:

The Prince Cup Korea: June 11
The Prince Cup Europe: June 16
The Prince Cup North America: June 17
The Prince Cup Invitational S1: June 18
The Prince Cup Japan: July 16
The Prince Cup Invitational S2: August 13
The Prince Cup Latin America: September 3
The Prince Cup SEA/HK/MO/TW: September 17
The Prince Cup Invitational S3: December

In each regional, top candidates from the “Cat’s Tail Gathering” community tournaments and wildcard competitions will compete for the regional championship.

Players who advance to the quarterfinals will compete on-site. There will be a live broadcast on the official AstraCarnival Twitter, YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok channels.

Top regional candidates and top community tournament candidates may also get invited to the invitationals for exhibition games in front of an international audience.

More info here.