Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes promises a grand adventure in the lands of Allraan, where you'll recruit numerous allies as you battle a warmongering empire. Still, you might be wondering if the entire journey will cause you to spend a lot of time playing. Here's our guide on how long it takes to beat Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes, as well as the main mission list. Likewise, please be reminded that this article contains minor spoilers.

How long to beat Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes - Campaign length guide

It's possible to beat Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes in 30 to 35 hours if you're just focusing on the main story. You can focus on the key objectives with the allies you recruit as part of the narrative arc.

However, remember that Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is the spiritual successor to the Suikoden franchise. As such, you're bound to meet many characters--120 characters, in fact. Some join you after a short conversation, while others have their own missions for you. A select few might even be part of activities and minigames, such as the cooking contests and card challenges. If you plan on bolstering your forces, while also tackling side content and building your home base, then it could take you anywhere from 50 to 70 hours to complete these tasks. We do suggest taking a look at our character recruitment guide to help you along the way.

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If you're in the market for a Nintendo Switch, Amazon has cut the price of the Switch OLED model by $40. This particular model has a very sharp and vibrant OLED display, as well as several other neat upgrades. And for a limited time--Amazon deals often end without warning--you can get the model with Neon Red and Blue Joy-Con controllers for $310. If you want an extra pair of controllers for multiplayer, check out Walmart's fantastic deal on the Super Mario Party Joy-Con bundle.

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This version of the Switch has double the storage capacity of the regular model--64GB instead of 32GB--and an improved stand for when you want to play Tears of the Kingdom on a plane. The OLED screen really does make a tangible difference to games, and when you're playing retro titles via the Nintendo Online membership, these titles look better than ever.

Like the standard Switch model, the OLED comes with a dock to connect it to your TV and two Joy-Con controllers. The dock is wider than the original, and it includes an ethernet port.

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Genshin Impact developer MiHoYo's next game, Zenless Zone Zero, might have gotten its release date leaked. If the leak--noticed on the Apple App Store--is to be believed, the upcoming action RPG is coming out this summer.

According to Zenless Zone Zero's Apple Store page, the game is set to be released on July 3. MiHoYo hasn't made any official announcement yet, so it's unclear whether this is the actual release date. The page says that the content may change without notice and the final product may be different.

The game on iOS platforms, like iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch, require iOS version 10.0 or later, while the Apple Vision version requires visionOS 1.0 or later. The file size clocks in at 3.4 GB.

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Multiple major entertainment companies, including Prime Video and Max, may have unknowingly outsourced animation work on their shows to North Korea, despite US sanctions on the country. Cybersecurity researcher Nick Roy has been scanning North Korea's tiny internet presence, spotting new websites coming online and providing a glimpse of its digital life for almost 10 years.

However, in December last year, Roy discovered a weak cloud server on a North Korean IP address containing thousands of animation files that hinted North Korea was working on international TV projects. The country had sanctions placed upon the regime due to its ongoing human rights abuses and nuclear warfare programs, prohibiting US companies from working with Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) companies or individuals.

Wired reported that the cache had animation cells, videos, and even notes discussing the work and going into changes that needed to be made to ongoing projects. Some images appeared from an Amazon Prime Video superhero show and an upcoming children's anime at HBO. The server is still live, but strangely stopped being used in February. While there is a login page, the contents can be accessed freely. "I found the login page after I found all the exposed files," Roy said.

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The independent game El Paso, Nowhere is potentially getting a movie adaptation. Deadline reports that Oscar-nominated actor LaKeith Stanfield (Judas and the Black Messiah, Get Out) is in talks to appear in a movie based on the game. Di Bonaventura Pictures, which produces the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises, is attached to produce.

The movie, should it get made, would center on main character James Savage (Stanfield) who is confronting his personal demons after getting out of a toxic relationship with a woman, the vampire Janet, who is now trying to execute a "world-ending ritual."

"James navigates her reality-bending universe of ethereal monsters while facing the truth of his own addictions and skewed sense of self-worth, learning that the only route to love is through healing," reads a line from the film's description.

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7 Days to Die helped kick off the zombie survival game craze, and now, over a decade since its initial release, it's finally leaving Steam Early Access behind with its planned 1.0 update.

What was originally slated to be the game's Alpha 22 update will instead become its long-awaited 1.0 update. The 1.0 update for 7 Days to Die is slated for June, with a new console version set to come in July. The plan is for the two versions of the game to keep update parity with one another, and though it won't be live at launch, cross-play between consoles and PC is slated to be added in an update before year's end. Launch will bring a new zombie gore system, updated visuals, a new challenge system, and more, according to The Fun Pimps.

It's a huge moment that's been a long-time coming, as The Fun Pimps explain in a comprehensive FAQ about the upcoming changes.

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The horror roots grow deep in the Shyamalan family as M. Night's daughter, Ishana Shyamalan makes her directorial debut this summer with The Watchers, and we have our first trailer.

Young artist Mina finds herself stranded in an expansive, untouched forest in western Ireland. Upon finding shelter, she unknowingly becomes trapped alongside three strangers who are watched and stalked by mysterious creatures each night. Mina is desperate for answers about who are the Watchers.

Much like her father's taste for less is more, the teaser gives you a whisp of a concept but still withholds the main threat for now. Night has worked with her father on his Apple TV+ series, Servant as a co-producer, writer, and director. She also worked as a second unit director on his film, Old.

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The recent release of Dune: Part 2 in theaters completes the story of Paul Atreides' rise to religious power on Arrakis so he can fight back against the evil Harkonnens--but it also leaves a ton of the Dune universe unexplored. But there's a whole lot more Dune storytelling out there if you want it, and with Humble Bundle's latest batch of books, you can grab as many as 17 titles that explore the nooks, crannies, histories, and nuances of Dune for just $18. The aptly titled Dune: The Universe Collection is full of prequels and sequels written by Brian Herbert (usually alongside Kevin J. Anderson), the son of Frank Herbert, the author of the 1965 original and its five sequels.

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Humble's Dune: The Universe Collection bundle has three different versions. If you want to keep it cheap, you can nab one book--Dune: The Butlerian Jihad--for $1. That book delves into one of the most impactful and interesting elements of Dune's history, in which humanity rejected artificial intelligences and went to war with machines, resulting in the world we see in the original novel that includes "mentats," people specially trained to act as computers, since actual computers have been completely outlawed.

For $10, you get three books: The Butlerian Jihad, its sequel, Dune: The Machine Crusade, and Dune: The Battle of Corrin. All three cover the expansive historical event known as the Butlerian Jihad, which spans decades. The Machine Crusade picks up more than 20 years after The Butlerian Jihad and begins to establish more key elements of Dune lore as the crusade against computers and robots has sweeping effects on the universe's culture. The Battle of Corrin then jumps more than 50 years forward to see the Butlerian Jihad come to its conclusion, setting the stage for the world imagined in Dune.

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Microsoft has announced that its next ID@Xbox Digital Showcase will premiere on April 29. It will air at 10AM PT / 1PM ET.

Xbox has already revealed some of the games that will make an appearance. These include Dungeons of Hinterberg, 33 Immortals, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage. Developer Pocketpair has also announced that Palworld will be in the showcase as well, but stopped short of providing any hints of what could be in it.

Pocketpair could be showing more information about its massive update that's due in the summer, or the PvP Pal Arena feature that's coming later this year.

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Hot Toys has revealed a trio of new Star Wars figures in development, with two of them being fan-favorite video game characters. Darth Revan from Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Starkiller from Star Wars: The Force Unleashed look great as sixth-scale figures, while the third reveal is BT-1 from Marvel's Doctor Aphra comic book series.

• Darth Revan (Special edition) -- $270
• Lord Starkiller (Special edition) -- $270
• BT-1 -- $220

First up, the enigmatic Sith lord Darth Revan is scheduled to launch between Q2 and Q3 of 2025 and is priced at $270. Like other Hot Toys figures, it comes with multiple interchangeable hands, plenty of articulation, and a highly detailed costume consisting of fabric materials, leather, and detailed armor pieces. Darth Revan also comes with two USB-powered LED light-up lightsabers--one red and one purple--and the collector's edition includes a commemorative "Power of The Dark Side" red coin.

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Like Darth Revan, the Lord Starkiller figure includes a similar selection of accessories, like extra hands, lightsabers, and a commemorative coin for the collector's edition. Also priced at $270 and arriving next year, this version of the Force Unleashed character is based on the alternative ending to the game where he replaced Darth Vader as the Emperor's unwilling apprentice and was forced to wear a suit of armor to survive. There's no Sam Witwer alternate headsculpt with this collectible, but he does have a neat selection of lightsaber trophies!

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Persona 5 Royal: 1 More Edition

PS5 - $50 | Switch - $70 (was $120)

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Persona 5 Royal: 1 More Edition is on sale for really low prices at Woot. PlayStation 5 users can grab the collector's edition of one of the best RPGs in recent memory for only $50. Meanwhile, the Nintendo Switch edition is available for $70. The 1 More Edition normally retails for $120. It initially launched in 2022 as a Shop Atlus exclusive before being re-printed last year for wider release. If you're unfamiliar with Woot, it's an Amazon-owned retailer that offers free shipping on all products for Prime members.

Persona 5 Royal: 1 More Edition PS5 - $50 | Switch - $70 (was $120)

The Persona 5 Royal: 1 More Edition is the ultimate collector’s bundle for fans. Along with the base game (physical edition) and over 40 items of DLC, you’ll get the following goodies:

• Treasure Chest Box
• Le Grimoire Art Frame
• Phantom Thieves Art Prints
• Akechi’s Briefcase Bag
• Arcana Tarot Card Desk
• Steelbook Case

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That’s a ton of exclusive content, all of which would make a great addition to a game room or home office. Akechi’s Briefcase Bag is a particular standout, as the 15-inch bag is big enough to carry small laptops and other accessories--making it the perfect companion for your daily commute.

Our Persona 5 Royal review found it to be an incredible JRPG, awarding it a coveted 10/10.

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Billie Eilish is officially coming to Fortnite. The singer herself confirmed the longstanding rumors on social media, posting a picture of her character in the game and teasing a main stage appearance this week. Eilish will take to the Main Stage inside Fortnite Festival on April 23.

For what it's worth, Billie Eilish's appearance in Fortnite has been rumored for years now. Epic Games re-shared Eilish's social media post but has not yet offered other details about the event.

Fortnite Festival Main Stage: 4.23.24 pic.twitter.com/dxaQBsqD4A

— billie eilish (@billieeilish) April 22, 2024

Fortnite Festival is the rhythm game within Fortnite's launcher developed by Rock Band studio Harmonix. The Weeknd and Lady Gaga have graced the Main Stage so far, and Eilish will be next.

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If you're in the mood for an old-school role-playing game starring a certain mustachioed Nintendo icon, you can't go wrong with Super Mario RPG. Released last November, this modernized take on the classic SNES game has just received a big discount, dropping the price from $60 to $45 at Amazon. This is the lowest price yet from a major retailer. Walmart is selling Mario RPG for the same price; or, if you don't mind buying from a third-party seller, you can snag the game for only $40.

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Incredibly faithful to the beloved original, Super Mario RPG is a charming Switch game enhanced with several quality-of-life changes that make it more approachable to newcomers. Mario RPG veterans will appreciate the series of post-game fights that really test your prowess. Beyond those additions and tweaks, Super Mario RPG on Switch plays very similarly as the iconic original on Super Nintendo. The excellent turn-based combat still feels great today, the characters and writing are heartfelt and humorous, and the world design still has that classic Nintendo charm.

"Super Mario RPG is one of the wildest games in Nintendo's catalog. Loaded with eccentric characters like a Santa-esque big bad, random bouts of dark comedy--Toad cosplayers tickle as a form of torture and a four-eyed dog swallows you whole and comments on the taste--and moment-to-moment gameplay that is as raucous as it is eclectic, Super Mario RPG memorably capped off the SNES lifecycle," Steven Petite wrote in GameSpot's Super Mario RPG review. "Fittingly, the new Switch version is one of the weirdest remasters I've ever played. Its surface-level appearance as a modern Mario game is merely a facade. Relentlessly faithful to the original, Super Mario RPG is a bold and largely successful experiment."

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Private Division and Weta Workshop have released a new trailer for Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game, and it looks absolutely delightful.

Tales of the Shire is described as a "cozy Hobbit life sim" set in Middle-earth, and specifically, the town of Bywater. Weta Workshop's internal game studio is developing the game, which is set for release in the second half of 2024 on Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

As you'll see in the trailer, Tales of the Shire invites players to Bywater where they can make friends, decorate their Hobbit hole home, explore the countryside to collect mushrooms, and partake in activities like fishing, gardening, and cooking.

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Super Mario Party + Joy-Con Controllers

$79 (was $100) | Retail value is $140

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Surprisingly, one of Nintendo's marquee holiday deals--the Super Mario Party Joy-Con bundle--has lingered at major retailers over the past few months. Though some retailers have sold out, a couple stores are still selling the bundle. One of those retailers, Walmart, appears to be clearing out the rest of its inventory by dropping the price from $100 to $79.

Considering a pair of Joy-Con controllers retail for $80 on their own, you're essentially getting a digital copy of Super Mario Party for free. Together, the Joy-Con controllers and Super Mario Party are valued at $140, so the original offer was already pretty great As such, we don't expect this $79 bundle deal to stick around for very long.

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Today, April 22, is Earth Day, and to mark the occasion, Blizzard is donating potentially millions of dollars worth of maggots to charity. Blizzard has partnered with the British rescue and rehabilitation hospital Tiggywinkles to help feed birds with maggots.

How does this all connect to Diablo? In the game, Duriel is the King of Maggots, and his latest mission is to decimate his minions. For every 25 likes on the Diablo Earth Day post, Blizzard will donate a bucket of maggots--each containing about 45,000 maggots--to Tiggywinkles. Blizzard is capping the donation drive at 666 buckets, or about 30 million maggots.

Duriel the Maggot King has enlisted you to help sacrifice his horde.
For every 25 likes on this post we will donate 45,000 maggots to birds undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at @TiggywinklesUK.
Send millions of maggots to meat their maker. pic.twitter.com/YYmwdaHIZ4

— Diablo (@Diablo) April 22, 2024

If the donation campaign is maxed out, that would be enough to fund Tiggywinkle's bird feeding program for about 2.5 years, Blizzard said. The value of 666 buckets' worth of maggots is around $13,000 USD, according to Blizzard.

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Lego Fortnite thinks you need some animal buddies in your virtual life, so a new update arriving tomorrow, April 23, is called Farm Friends. Developer Epic will raise the recruitment cap for your village so that cows, sheep, chickens, and pigs can join your home.

On the Fortnite website, Epic says the cap will grow to 10. Lego Fortnite players can dedicate up to seven of those spaces to animals, with three solely dedicated to the cute creatures. Three slots are only available to Villagers, meaning the final four are customizable to include either group.

Along with being adorable, a major reason to recruit these Farm Friends relates to resources. All four pet pals will produce fertilizer, while they each offer their own reward, too. Chickens will drop feathers; cows can make milk; sheep will grow wool; and pigs apparently end up providing mushrooms.

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After a couple of years, it's only natural that you'd want to change up the look of your consoles. Sure, the pristine white and the carbon black finish of the PS5 and the Xbox Series X loo great, but over at Amazon you can score several of Razer's vinyl wraps for your console at their best prices yet. Normally priced between $40 and $60, you can save up to 60% on several designs.

According to Razer, these are scratch-resistant vinyls that are precision-cut to ensure a uniform fit on your console. As thin as a sheet of printer paper, they add hardly any extra weight and feature several different textures. The other big plus here is that should you get bored of this wrap, they're easy to remove and they won't leave any residue on your Xbox or PlayStation. Because nothing is worse than a console full of sticky glue stains.

For the designs, Amazon has several for the Xbox Series X and both of the chunkier PS5 console variations.

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Atlus, developer of renowned RPGs in the Shin Megami Tensei and Persona franchises, seems to love re-releasing its games. While it may look like double-dipping, these definitive editions have often resulted in fully realized versions of their originals and not just ports or tacked-on extra content, evident in the likes of Persona 5 Royal and Persona 3 Reload. Now, 2021's Shin Megami Tensei V is getting the same treatment with the re-release subtitled Vengeance.

Ahead of its launch on June 14, I spoke with key developers on the project: producer Shinjiro Takata who's been with Atlus since its inception, director Shiego Komori who worked on SMT: Nocturne, and composer Ryota Kozuka who became main composer on SMT IV. With any definitive version, the main question is about how it warrants a whole new purchase. So we dug into the ways in which Vengeance makes its case, and judging from what I've seen thus far, it might be the biggest deviation from an original version that Atlus has done thus far.

SMT V was a Nintendo Switch exclusive, and that came with some limitations--with the new definitive edition releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC, the experience has been improved with features like higher visual fidelity and 60 fps, but those things are just the cherry on top. Takata said, "This time, we went in with the goal of taking a new direction for Vengeance, compared to just making a high spec version of previous titles."

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An EA Japan executive has criticized CERO, the Japanese games rating board, for approving Stellar Blade's rating while denying one for the remake of Dead Space, effectively banning the game from release in Japan.

First spotted by Automaton, EA Japan general manager Shaun Noguchi said that CERO denied Dead Space's rating due to the game showing severed body parts and internal organs. However, he posted screenshots of characters being dismembered in Stellar Blade, which received a CERO D rating, meaning that it can't be purchased by players under the age of 17 but can be sold.

Noguchi clarified that he enjoyed the demo and that he's not criticizing Stellar Blade, but just the CERO ratings board itself. The Dead Space remake is not available for purchase in Japan, which indicates that it wasn't even eligible for the CERO Z, or 18+, rating, the equivalent of the M rating with ESRB and North America.

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