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Kotaku Saturday, March 22, 2025 12:00 PM

A Great New City-Builder, A Terrific New Zombie Shooter, And More Of The Week's Recommendations And Opinions

Gamers are a passionate bunch, and we're no exception. These are the week's most interesting perspectives on the wild, wonderful, and sometimes weird world of video game news.

Editor's Note: There will be spoilers for the events of the SINoALICE manga leading up to the final volume.

If you are coming in to the SINoALICE manga with this as your first volume, turn right back around. It's completely impossible. So much important context and events are brought up prior to this. If you did follow along, well, then it's just the ultimate conclusion of all the people who were fighting in the hopes of getting what they want possibly making a dream come true. Things begin with Parrah and Noya telling the Game Master Gretel that there would be no winner in this death game, there's no master, and that basically the two of them would be the only thing coming close to a "winner." Gretel refuses to accept that. Which means right away, we're dealing with the aftermath of people's lives being toyed with.

The SINoALICE Manga Final Volume Brings Characters Together — Image via Square Enix

But before we can even digest that, there's the other consequences of the death game's actions. Alice, Snow White, Dorothy, and Cinderella all managed to survive and defeat Red Riding Hood. But, there's no rest, as she's essentially become a black hole because of her desire. And while some of these figures are "safe," we see Sleeping Beauty on the verge of being a casualty and Pinocchio ready to sacrifice himself for the sake of her and Snow. But even though people could be fleeing or turning on each other, we're seeing everyone come together. They're trying to do all they can to survive, even perhaps for the sake of others if not themselves. So even if people had negative traits prior to this, they're getting a chance at redemption.

Which means when Gretel unites with the other SINoALICE characters, we get this grand "boss fight." There's this opportunity to really settle things. It isn't like when the game ended. It feels more like it's on the proper terms. Like the manga is really addressing the situation in the right way and more definitively closing out the story. Plus by bringing Alice, Snow, Cinderella, Dorothy, and Gretel together for this final push against Red, it's like destiny is being taken into their own hands.

I also appreciated how the closing of the SINoALICE manga brings everything back to both "reality" and the Act of Impulse characters who started it all. Dorothy aside, we're really back to the core "heroes" of Alice, Snow White, Cinderella, Red Riding Hood, and Gretel again. We're coming full circle. So when the actual end arrives, I felt like the conclusion and winner felt especially appropriate and poignant.

Getting through the SINoALICE manga is satisfying, even though this tale and fates of characters can be as tragic as the outcomes in the game. However, it's heartening too! We get to see these people fight back. They take their destinies into their own hands. They don't just accept the outcome of a possible death game, and they move forward. Not to mention, it's nice to have something tangible to remember the series by. It's well worth following along and finishing this saga.

The final volume of the SINoALICE manga is available via Square Enix, and all previous five volumes are also available via the company.

The post The SINoALICE Manga Final Volume Brings Characters Together appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, March 22, 2025 9:00 AM

Review: Velvet Bite: Softly, with Teeth Lacks Romantic Flair

Whether you were watching the gritty storytelling of Buffy the Vampire Slayer or finding solace in the romantic escapism of Twilight, it was hard to avoid the blood-sucking fiends on your TV screens in the 2000s. This trend made total sense, as vampires represent an intriguing duality. Folklore depicts them as natural predators, but they can also be interpreted as a possible evolutionary line for humans, as they embody the tantalizing concept of life beyond the grave. These underlining themes speak to our deepest fears and desires, making vampirism not just entertainment but a powerful exploration of our ongoing relationship with mortality. This is why Velvet Bite: Softly, with Teeth, initially piqued my interest. A vampire otome visual novel had the opportunity to explore these unique interpretations and delve into interesting stories. Instead, it offers an experience that mimics the everyday adventures of a typical college student rather than a captivating vampire love tale.

Velvet Bite: Softly, with Teeth, allows you to date both male and female vampires, which opens the dating pool considerably and gives lots of options to LGBTQIA+ players. So, whether you are Team Edward, Jacob or Alice, you're covered here. However, it is worth highlighting that the character you control is static to a female, which could be a deal breaker for some. The plot starts with you arriving at your childhood friend's Halloween party, which is being held in a large, luxurious mansion. Shortly after the festivities begin, you need to use the bathroom and inadvertently get lost wandering through the expansive estate. Eventually, you stumble upon a room where you discover a mysterious vampire coven has taken over the party to celebrate one of their members. After this surprising revelation, the vampires regroup to discuss what has just happened. They agree that if you promise to keep quiet about what you've seen, there should be no issues for anyone involved.

One of the biggest problems with Velvet Bite: Softly, with Teeth is the story unfolds very slowly. After the Halloween party, you are introduced to the main character's daily routine, and you eventually get the opportunity to head to specific locations and go on dates to get to know certain characters better. But a lot of the dialogue exchanges are not particularly romantic, and on the few occasions they are, it feels rushed. Given that other storyline elements build up gradually, one would expect the romance to follow a similar pace, and this discrepancy creates a notable mismatch, which is sorely felt in the story.

Review: Velvet Bite: Softly, with Teeth Lacks Romantic Flair — Screenshot by Siliconera

You can tell there is some thought given behind the six characters you can romance, as they don't just come from your ordinary, everyday backgrounds. One character, Yvonne, is an ambitious, well-known businesswoman, whereas Everard is a cunning magician. Among all the characters you can romance, Madison is by far the best. Not only is she the vampire who most closely aligns with your age, but the interactions between you and her are filled with genuine emotion. Your character will often tease Madison, knowing exactly how to provoke her, which adds an amusing dynamic to their relationship, and it's easy to see how these playful exchanges could lead to a close bond.

Throughout the plot, there is a heavy emphasis on one romantic prospect, Sebastian. He is frequently portrayed as a deep thinker who prefers solitude. However, rather than exuding an edgy, powerful energy, his character comes across more like a fan fiction archetype. This is a bit disappointing because as long as the plot revolves around aspects of his character, he remains a significant part of the story, regardless of whether you choose to romance him or not. I would have liked to have seen all the characters be equally important to one another.

As the main character is a college student, we see a lot of her daily routine, like attending online classes or heading to the library, and if I were judging it as a slice of life otome game, then I would say that these parts are done very well. But other times, the youth references went a bit too far. For instance, when the main character is at the Halloween party, she starts vlogging her experience. I can't say I've ever done that generally, let alone at a party, which made it hard to connect to the story and the interactions that transpired.

During my ten hours or so with the game, there were no obvious spelling mistakes, and the story was generally easy to understand. A few times, the dialogue had a few unusual terms and phrases, like "tossing my cookies." It's used in a context where most people should be able to pick up what they are referring to without having to do a mass search on Urban Dictionary, but it still felt unnecessarily slangy at times.

Overall, the story is fine, but considering this is a vampire game, there are very few supernatural elements. This is a let down when you think about the topics they could have explored. Even though the stories are rather different, it reminded me a lot of the anime series Vampire Knight at times, as there is a good premise underneath it all. But there is so much angst and needless school activities that it takes you away from the vampirism, which is supposedly the main hook.

One of the redeemable aspects of the experience is the beautiful artwork, as they harbour such bright and warm colors that really make the scenes pop. The characters are also well-drawn, as they are all distinctive from one another, and the locations are nicely detailed. Some of the scenes at night are also effectively portrayed using darker colors and shades to contrast with the lighter hues. The Japanese voice acting is also excellent, as the tone and expressions matched the scenes' emotions, making the character's interactions enjoyable to listen to. However, I did adjust the audio mixer a few times, as there were moments when the voices and sound effects didn't align properly.

Velvet Bite: Softly, with Teeth was not the vampire romance novel I hoped it would be. While it was great to see a diverse dating roster, along with good artwork and voice acting, the story ultimately fell short. The plot was weak, character development was lacking, and the pacing was questionable. All these elements made engaging with the story and the romance difficult. It didn't lean into its biggest strength, making it hard to recommend over other visual novel games.

Velvet Bite: Softly, with Teeth is now available on PC.

The post Review: Velvet Bite: Softly, with Teeth Lacks Romantic Flair appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Saturday, March 22, 2025 12:46 PM

How to complete Special Research It's Not Over Yet in Pokémon GO

If you took part in the Pokémon GO Unova Global Tour event, then you'll be able to dive into the "It's Not Over Yet" Special Research tasks. The Special Research has multiple branches at different points, depending on whether you choose the Black or White version.

The It's Not Over Yet Special Research is a lengthy challenge to complete, but the good news is that there's no end date for it. That means you can begin now and complete tasks at your own pace. As someone who still has Special Research tasks from 2019 waiting to be completed, this is good news for me, and I'm sure a lot of other more casual players as well.

Here are all of the objectives you'll need to complete for every step, with the branching options and what rewards are on offer for completing the steps.

Step 1
Step 2
- Black version
- White version
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5

Step 1

This first task is shared between all players and is remarkably easy to complete. You simply need to catch one of any Pokémon originally found within the Unova region. This could include the three starters (Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott) or any of the other 156 Unova Pokémon added in Gen 5.

For completing this task (and therefore the step), you'll receive:

10 GO Unova Tour Stickers

2,025 XP

2,025 Stardust

Patrat encounter

After catching this first Pokémon, you'll be asked to choose between Black and White version tasks moving forward. This decision cannot be undone, so choose wisely.

Step 2

Kyurem Black and Kyurem White in Pokémon GO — Image by Destructoid

Black version

Special Research task	Task rewards
Feed your buddy three times	Gothita encounter
Hatch an egg	Vullaby encounter

Overall reward: 1 Unova Stone, 3 Reshiram Candy

White version

Special Research task	Task rewards
Feed your buddy three times	Solosis encounter
Hatch an egg	Rufflet encounter

Overall reward: 1 Unova Stone, 3 Zekrom Candy

Step 3

Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott in Pokémon GO — Image by Destructoid

After completing either the Black or White version tasks in step 2, you'll need to choose between Snivy, Tepig, or Oshawott before you can begin step 3, with tasks varying depending on who you choose.

If you chose Snivy

Special Research task	Task rewards
Power up Grass-type Pokémon five times	1 Incense
Use an Incense	Snivy encounter

Overall reward: 25 Snivy Candy, 5 Snivy Candy XL

If you chose Tepig

Special Research task	Task rewards
Power up Fire-type Pokémon five times	1 Incense
Use an Incense	Tepig encounter

Overall reward: 25 Tepig Candy, 5 Tepig Candy XL

If you chose Oshawott

Special Research task	Task rewards
Power up Water-type Pokémon five times	1 Incense
Use an Incense	Oshawott encounter

Overall reward: 25 Oshawott Candy, 5 Oshawott Candy XL

Step 4

If you're completing this step after March 22, 2025, you'll need to complete the same steps regardless of whether you chose Black or White version before step 2. Prior to this, players would need to catch either Zekrom or Reshiram, catch a Kyurem, and then fuse that Kyurem. In other words, things got much easier after the event concluded.

Here are the post-event requirements for step 4:

Special Research task	Task rewards
Catch 50 Fire-type Pokémon	25 Volt Fusion Energy
Catch 50 Electric-type Pokémon	25 Blaze Fusion Energy
Use 50 Nanab Berries while catching Pokémon	5,000 Stardust

Overall reward: 5 Kyurem Candy, 1 Kyurem Candy XL, 2,025 XP

Step 5

The fifth step is the same for everyone, regardless of any choices you made during the previous steps:

Special Research task	Task rewards
Win five raids	Hilbert's Hat Pikachu
Win five raids	Hilda's Hat Pikachu
Win five raids	Nate's Visor Pikachu
Win five raids	Rosa's Visor Pikachu

Overall reward: 5 Kyurem Candy, 5 GO Unova Tour Stickers, 5 Silver Pinap Berries

The post How to complete Special Research It's Not Over Yet in Pokémon GO appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, March 22, 2025 12:30 PM

Stardew Valley vs. Fields of Mistria: Which should you play?

When it comes to cozy farming sims, it seems like Stardew Valley dominates the space. It's the OG, the role model that any other farming sim aspires to live up to. However, in 2024, a new challenger appeared in the shape of Fields of Mistria, but which should you play?

If you've never played a farming sim before and you're thinking about diving in, everyone will tell you that Stardew Valley is the best place to start. It's finished, offers hours of gameplay potential, and there are guides aplenty on all aspects of the game. However, is it really the best for everyone? Is there a possibility that Fields of Mistria could be more suitable for some?

As someone with hundreds of hours sunk into each of the farming sims, I am apparently well-placed to offer a comparison between the two games. In the interests of honesty, I do have a favorite of the two, but I'll try to be as subjective as possible when drawing comparisons and considering similarities.

Future updates

Yes, Stardew Valley is what many would consider the OG farming sim, despite it being created using direct inspiration from games such as Harvest Moon. Since it was initially released back in 2016, Stardew has received multiple huge updates and has surged past Harvest Moon in terms of popularity, still regularly entering into the most-played charts on Steam and other platforms.

By comparison, Fields of Mistria is incredibly early into its lifespan. It's still in early access and, therefore, not finished to the extent that developer NPC Studios plans for it to be. This does mean that there's a limit to what you can do, and once you've reached the end of the currently available content, you're stuck waiting for the next update. I don't think that should be a point against Fields of Mistria, though.

With its early access status (and ConcernedApe stating he plans to work on Haunted Chocolatier rather than further updates for Stardew), Fields of Mistria offers something that Stardew Valley no longer can — potential.

There will be more story quests, more features, more areas, and just generally more to do with every future update to Fields of Mistria. So yes, you might run out of things to do temporarily, but there is more to come. With Stardew, once you're done, you're done. That's not a bad thing, considering the hundreds of hours you can sink into one playthrough, but it is a point to remember.

Art style

Both Stardew Valley and Fields of Mistria are made using a pixelated art style, with sprites for everything that are easily recognizable despite their blocky simplicity. However, while the pixel graphics style in Stardew Valley is now synonymous with games of its type, the style employed to make Fields of Mistria is cleaner and more vibrant when compared to the muddy tones featured in Stardew Valley.

Neither of the art styles is better than the other, and this point comes down to personal preference. The biggest difference is in the characters themselves when you compare the portraits in Stardew Valley with the larger character images in Fields of Mistria. The latter goes with an almost 90s anime style for its characters, which goes well with the overall 'kawaii' aesthetic laid out in the rest of the game.

Accessibility options

When it comes to accessibility, while I'm trying to be objective here, I can't help but admit that Fields of Mistria just does it better, especially after one notable difference in the second major update — the ability to change how long a day lasts. I mean, let's face it: it was left to fans to create mods for that to happen in Stardew Valley, but it's now one of the basic options in Fields of Mistria.

And I know Fields of Mistria very likely learned that lesson from Stardew Valley, but that doesn't change the fact that it's an excellent feature to have in the game itself. Many of the accessibility options are shared between both games, but this day-length option definitely gives Fields of Mistria the edge.

While we're on the topic of accessibility, one thing I've noticed is that the Fields of Mistria settings menu is much easier to navigate than the options menu in Stardew Valley. Fields of Mistria separates the settings into individual labeled categories, making finding the specific setting you need easy. Stardew Valley, on the other hand, lumps all of the settings into one long list that you'll need to endlessly scroll down and hunt for specific settings.

Character movement

At this point, I'm throwing objectivity out of the window, and I will openly say that Fields of Mistria absolutely dominates when it comes to character movement. Why? Because you can jump and swim. Again, fans have made mods to add both jumping and swimming into Stardew Valley, but it's just a basic feature in Fields of Mistria, and I'm not ashamed to admit that it made me extraordinarily happy when I first dived in to play hundreds of hours ago.

You can swim in any water just by jumping into it, and there are gameplay mechanics such as Fish Schools and Diving Spots that rely on the ability to swim. Jumping might not be a necessary mechanic in a farming sim, but it's almost freeing simply to be able to. You can jump off ledges to avoid going the long way around, you can jump over obstacles, and you can hop from place to place if your heart desires. It's nice.

Character customization

After creating your character in Stardew Valley, you're stuck with them as they are until you reach four hearts of friendship with the Wizard to gain access to his basement and the Shrine of Illusions; then you'll need to spend 500 Gold every time you so much as want to change your hair because you're feeling a little bit bored of your current style. It's all a bit complicated.

In Fields of Mistria, the option to change everything about your character, including their hair, name, and clothes, is right there from the very beginning, and it will cost you absolutely nothing to change things up a bit. While it's not a big thing, being able to change your name (or even the name of your farm) is a lovely option to have.

Pronoun options

Stardew Valley does not feature pronouns. While you can pick between a male and female character, that's the limit of your options when it comes to your gender identity. With many players identifying as non-binary, having the ability to switch up your pronouns at any time without fuss is definitely a welcome one. Fields of Mistria offers this as a basic option at any time.

Is it strictly necessary? No. Is it inclusive? Yes. Is it a welcome change in the world of gaming to include this option for those who feel seen by it just being there? Absolutely. There are many options, ranging from basic she/her or he/him to he/they and it/its. In a world where everyone is (or should be) free to be who they truly feel they are, and gender dysmorphia is a genuine problem faced by a lot of people, having the ability to be addressed as you want to be is a welcome addition.

Fishing mechanics

I've written about my conflicted feelings towards fishing in Stardew Valley before, but even now, I think that the mechanic in ConcernedApe's game is overcomplicated and frustrating. You can get the hang of it, but it's all a bit of a learning curve, and it's easy to mess up and lose the fish. If it's a basic fish that you don't need, that's fine, but it becomes more of a problem if you're hunting for legendary fish.

Fishing in Fields of Mistria is simple, more like Animal Crossing than any other game I could compare it to. You see a fish, you cast, the fish touches the bobber a couple of times, and then when it bites, you click once. Voila, fish! It's a simple mechanic, but that's what makes it fun. You can spend hours fishing to increase your fishing skills, and completing Museum collections is easy as long as you can find the right fish.

Magic

If you want a touch more fantasy in your gameplay, then Fields of Mistria is definitely for you. Admittedly, there are a Witch and Wizard in Stardew Valley (complete with their own complicated and doomed love story), but if you want to actually use magic to make your life easier, then Fields of Mistria wins this round.

There are currently four spells, all of which are useful in their way and even used to progress the story once you reach a certain point, particularly Dragon's Breath. Stardew has its own type of magic, with teleportation that unlocks eventually, but that's about it.

Animals and breeding

In a general sense, Fields of Mistria feels like a simplified version of Stardew Valley. That's not a bad thing, mind you. Gaming doesn't have to be and shouldn't always be complicated. However, while most of the gameplay in Fields of Mistria feels pretty straightforward, breeding animals takes things up a notch.

In Stardew Valley, you buy animals from Marnie, and they provide you with ingredients to sell or use. The quality of these ingredients increases depending on how much your animals like you. In Fields of Mistria, you can buy animals from Hayden, but you can also breed them.

Breeding animals will result in new animals, and there are multiple different Tiers of rarity for each animal. The rarest are seasonal animals, birthed or hatched within a specific season, and then comes the gold-colored Tier 5s. To get a Tier 5 animal, you need to breed two Tier 4 animals, and so on.

Another point for Fields of Mistria comes from Animal Cosmetics. All animals have their own hats and other accessories that can be worn. It only adds to the increased cuteness of the beasties in Fields of Mistria over those in Stardew Valley, in my opinion.

Skill system

Both have multiple different skills that can be increased to unlock new things. In Stardew Valley, each skill has 10 levels, with each level rewarding new items or recipes to help you along the way. After reaching level 10 in all skill, you'll be able to unlock the Mastery Cave for additional rewards.

In Fields of Mistria, there are no individual level rewards for any of the skills, and each of them can currently increase to level 45. However, there are Skill Perks to unlock every five levels in each skill, unlocking additional features or abilities that help speed things along.

Stardew Valley Vs. Fields of Mistria: Which should you play?

We've covered the major differences and similarities between both games, but at the end of the day, which one appeals more to you will be entirely personal. If you're looking for something more fanciful and magical, then Fields of Mistria is the winning choice. If you want something more realistic (in a way), then Stardew Valley comes out on top.

I think it's clear by now that my favorite of the two is Fields of Mistria. The '90s anime aesthetic and magical elements appeal to me more, and I like the ability to customize my character whenever I like. Both offer the ability to craft and decorate the farm as you see fit, but the items in Fields of Mistria are more to my taste.

That's not to say that I don't enjoy Stardew Valley, though. I've sunk hundreds of hours into my farm, but the lack of potential further content or features means I've run out of things to do short of starting all over again. But, if you've not begun a playthrough in either, the hundreds of hours worth of gameplay in Stardew Valley is definitely an appealing prospect.

The early access status of Fields of Mistria means there's more to come, and that's always exciting. Of course, you might want to wait until the game is out of early access before taking the plunge, and that's a valid decision. However, even in its early access state, there are upwards of 50 hours of story gameplay to work through without counting additional features like exploring the mines or work to do on the farm.

The post Stardew Valley vs. Fields of Mistria: Which should you play? appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, March 22, 2025 11:00 AM

How to get an early access key for inZOI Creative Studio

inZOI is the almost next-gen competitor for The Sims by Krafton, and it's set to enter early access on March 28. If you want to dive in and test out various mechanics before the game enters its early access period, there is a way to get a key to the Creative Studio.

The inZOI Creative Studio is essentially a demo of both the character creation and building aspects of the game. Between March 20 and March 23, keen players can tune into streams on both Twitch and Steam to get themselves an early access key to the Creative Studio software.

If you already downloaded the inZOI Creative Studio demo when it was available during August 2024, you don't need to go through this process. You'll simply be able to install it again and jump straight in, something that I didn't discover until I'd watched a stream and Steam told me I already owned the product when I tried to enter the key. Oops.

How to get an inZOI Creator Studio key via Twitch Drops

How to link your Krafton and Twitch accounts to get an early access Creator Studio key drop for inZOI — Image by Destructoid

Getting a key through Twitch is the fastest way to do it. All you need to do to be eligible is link your Krafton Account and your Twitch account, then watch a streamer with drops enabled for 15 minutes. You'll need to actively watch whichever stream you choose because having it running in a background tab does not count toward the Twitch Drop, so choose wisely.

Here's a step-by-step guide for this process:

Make sure you have inZOI on your Steam Wishlist

Head to the inZOI Event Drops page and sign in to your Krafton account (or make one if you've not already got one)

Log into your account on Twitch, or make a new one if you need to

Once you're logged in on both sites, hit the "Link" button on the left-hand side-bar of the Krafton site and link your Twitch account

Through the inZOI Event Drops site, click on the Twitch logo to be taken directly to a selection of streams that have drops enabled

Sit back, relax, and watch a stream for 15 minutes

After 15 minutes, you can claim your reward in your Twitch inventory

Head back to the inZOI Event Drop site and scroll down to claim your code

In Steam, open up the 'Games' menu at the top and then "Activate a Product"

Enter your code, and you'll get early access to the inZOI Creative Studio!

How to get an inZOI Character Studio key via Steam

The developer stream on the inZOI Steam page, watching for 30 minutes will get you an early access key to the Creator Studio — Screenshot by Destructoid

The process of acquiring an early access key through Steam is much the same. You'll still need to link your Steam account to your Krafton account by following the steps laid out above. Then, all you need to do is head to the inZOI store page and watch the developer stream at the top of the page. This option takes longer, and you'll need to watch for 30 minutes to get your key.

What happens if you miss the inZOI key drops?

Photo of character holding a coffee cup taken in inZOI — Screenshot by Destructoid

If you miss the chance to get into the Creative Studio during the three-day early access period, don't worry too much. After the 23rd, the Creative Studio will be available for everyone to try for five days before inZOI itself enters early access on March 28.

That's still plenty of time to mess around with the character creation process, learn how to take some killer photos of your Zoi, and get to grips with the building system.

The post How to get an early access key for inZOI Creative Studio appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, March 22, 2025 10:43 AM

Best Team Comps in Zenless Zone Zero

The early game in Zenless Zone Zero doesn't ask much of your teams, nor should it. The endgame, however, all but requires you to use the best teams available. Knowing what those are ahead of time ensures you know who to pull for and when.

How teams work in Zenless Zone Zero

Miyabi slashing an enemy WIPEOUT in large letters behind her — Screenshot by Destructoid

Teams in Zenless Zone Zero are made up of three Agents plus a cuddly robot rabbit thing called a Bangboo. Each Agent plays one of the archetypal roles: Main DPS, Sub DPS, or Support. The difference is in how they play those roles. As of update 1.6, there are five built-in Agent types in ZZZ:

Attack Agents, who are more traditional damage dealers. There are a few additional gimmicks with more recent options, but the basic rule is that if you hit an attack button, the Attack Agent will do some amount of damage.

Anomaly Agents, who only deal a modest amount of damage with their attacks, instead get the majority of their output via Attribute Anomaly elemental damage effects. Most anomaly Agents also focus at least partly on causing Disorder damage, which occurs when two different Anomaly types interact when an enemy's Anomaly gauge fills. This causes the Anomaly effect and a Disorder, potentially doubling the damage received.

Stun Agents, whose primary purpose is to build an enemy's Daze gauge until it reaches the Stun window, where the enemy cannot move and receives double damage. The best Stun Agents also apply debuffs and enable their damage dealers to, well, do more damage.

Support Agents are party-wide buffers, healers, and general enablers. The best of them make an already great team composition better by giving it new tools or additional modifiers to its damage or combat style.

Defense Agents focus on protecting their other party members via shields and buffing allies while that shield is active. The best of them play a hybrid role, protecting their party and giving top-tier damage and anti-interruption buffs.

Bangboo are AI-controlled supportive units capable of applying different effects designed to synergize with specific team compositions.

The teams listed here are mostly made up of limited S-Rank characters, but we're not expecting you to have spent additional resources on their Cinema Mindscapes. All of them are, therefore, M0 and E0, meaning you've also not put any stock into their signature W-Engine, which can be the other resource sink.

One final note: almost all of these teams ask for Astra Yao as their Support, but Caesar is an excellent substitute, as are Lucy and Nicole.

Best premium team: Miyabi, Yanagi, Astra Yao

Hoshimi Miyabi standing among TV screens with a stern look on her face — Image by Destructoid

If you absolutely, positively must defeat every enemy in your current zipcode, accept no substitute from the meta Miyabi team. Miyabi's damage multipliers and the range and speed of her attacks are such that she can and has soloed the hardest content in the game. With teammates all but designed to improve her sky-high power ceiling, it's hard to think of what could be better.

Miyabi is the team's main DPS. She's an Anomaly Agent by designation, but her damage output outside of Attribute Anomaly effects is also absurd. If any member of Miyabi's team applies an Anomaly effect, she gains a stack of Fallen Frost. At six stacks, she can charge a huge attack that can disintegrate boss health bars. She also gains two stacks via her EX Special and three from her Ultimate. Most importantly, she gains Fallen Frost whenever an enemy is affected by Disorder.

Yanagi was already a powerful Anomaly DPS. However, her role in Miyabi's team is to ensure the captain of Section 6 has as many free Disorder activations as possible. Miyabi's EX Special can cause Disorders not once but twice, as the attack can cause a unique Polarity Disorder that activates separately from standard Disorders. More Disorder means more Fallen Frost for Miyabi and more heavy bursts of damage.

Astra Yao was immediately crowned the best Support unit in the game when she was released. Not only does she grant a massive attack boost to the entire team, but she also allows them to quick swap for free. In this team, that means Miyabi can get more attacks on target without having to spend resources, and both she and Yanagi can get a bit of extra EX Special energy without needing to be on-field for too long.

Agent Gulliver is the ideal Bangboo for this team, as having two Section 6 members on a team boosts its personal Anomaly buildup and increases Electric Anomaly buildup.

Best alternative premium team: Evelyn, Lighter, Astra Yao

Evelyn looking slyly at the camera in her coat in Zenless Zone Zero — Screenshot by Destructoid

Evelyn is one of the most technical characters in Zenless Zone Zero, requiring a lot of coordination within her team and her kit to function at her highest level. However, you don't need to optimize too much with her best team online.

Evelyn is the main DPS of the team, and even though she's an Attack Agent without the enormous area of effect attacks Miyabi can boast, she is a more functionally active character. Her attack mainly focuses on a single target by binding them to her with the Lunalux Garotte, but those attacks also have a large enough effect radius that any grouped enemies will take the pain.

Lighter is the premiere Stun Agent as of update 1.6, thanks to his top-tier Daze and his ability to reduce an enemy's Ice and Fire resistance while buffing his teammates' Fire and Ice damage. He can also extend the length of Stun windows. That his personal damage isn't terrible only adds to his appeal.

Astra Yao is one we've already talked about, but she deserves mention again for her Faction bonus with Evelyn, which allows Astra to activate her to attack and apply her ATK stat damage bonus more often. Additionally, because Evelyn's team has fewer invulnerability windows and counter options, Astra's Ultimate is even more valuable for the healing it provides.

Snap is the go-to Bangboo for this team, as it increases the damage team members can do to enemies while also providing some small but significant healing.

Best new premium team: Silver Soldier Anby, Pulchra or Trigger, Astra Yao

Silver Soldier Anby standing among shipping containers in Zenless Zone Zero — Screenshot by Destructoid

Silver Soldier Anby is a fantastic Attack main DPS who's simple to play and does top-tier damage without too many gimmicks or execution requirements. She's also the first DPS that uses the Aftershock mechanic, making her best Stun teammates units that can buff that damage type, hence the selections here.

Silver Soldier Anby is about as straightforward as DPS characters get among more recent Zenles Zone Zero characters. Hit enemies to apply the Silver Star mark, keep hitting them to charge it, and use your EX Special to spend that charge to do more damage. This mechanic makes S-Anby a bit more of a single-target specialist than Evelyn, but not enough to separate their capabilities for most players.

Pulchra and Trigger are both Aftershock-centric Stun units. Pulchra relies on her EX Special to apply a buff to Aftershock damage, and Trigger builds a gauge using a held Basic Attack that enables additional Aftershock effects. As an A-Rank, Pulchra is a bit less effective than Trigger at applying Daze, but she's also strong enough that if you're saving for another character down the line, you don't strictly need to pull for Trigger. If you do get Trigger, you'll provide Silver Soldier Anby with her best-in-slot partner.

Astra Yao is on Silver Soldier Anby's team for the same reason she's on any team: the damage buffs, Ultimate healing, and free quick swap attacks. In this case, the Quick Swaps are a good way to build additional Energy for both S-Anby and Pulchra. You are, however, probably better off keeping S-Anby on-field as much as possible to ensure she's charging her abilities as much as possible.

Plugboo is your S-Rank Bangboo of choice for the Silver Soldier Anby team, as you'll activate not only its passive Anomaly buildup ability but also its Chain Attack passive. S-Anby and her teammates aren't Anomaly units, of course, but having the additional Shock Anomaly damage is a nice bonus.

Best free-to-play team: Piper, Anby, Lucy

A tired Piper yaning while holding a massive axe in Zenless Zone Zero — Screenshot by Destructoid

If you don't have any S-Ranks to build the above teams, a Piper-centric Anomaly team is a fine substitute until you do.

Piper has been the preeminent A-Rank DPS since the release of Zenless Zone Zero, outpacing many of the launch S-Rank characters. She's straightforward and satisfying to play, with most of her damage coming from her held EX Special spin-to-win attack. That same attack builds up a surprising amount of Physical Anomaly for an A-Rank and combined with the rest of her team, Piper can be a real menace.

Anby Demara, the A-Rank version, has also kept a relatively good pace with the other Stun units, though she's starting to feel the effects of powercreep. That's especially true with Pulchra in the lineup now. However, A-Rank Anby is a completely free unit that, like Piper, is easy to play. Her main Daze damage comes from her EX Special and the few combos she can build around it.

Lucy remains one of the most versatile Support units in the game alongside Nicole, and her A-Rank hasn't held her back much at all. Between the Fire Anomaly buildup, free quick swap with an attached Attack buff, and solid damage of her own, using Lucy as a substitute for Astra is a no-brainer. Of course, Astra has more to offer, as does Caesar, but if you don't have them, Lucy can elevate any team's capabilities handsomely.

Those are my picks for the best teams currently available in Zenless Zone Zero. The meta constantly changes, so expect these designations to change with it.

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Destructoid Saturday, March 22, 2025 10:36 AM

This Fallout: New Vegas mod cleans up the Strip, taking it back to 'its original concept'

Okay, it's confession time. Who else felt a little underwhelmed when they first entered the Strip in Fallout: New Vegas? The game is magnificent in pretty much every way – and we are playing a post-apocalyptic game set after a nuclear war – but it does feel like the game's biggest feature needs a bit of freshening up.

Nexus Mods user Qolore7 evidently felt the same way. Bringing us a more cleaned-up version of the famous location, "Lived-In Strip" intends to breathe new life into Fallout: New Vegas' brightly lit and somewhat seedy landmark. It attempts to bring it "closer to its original concept," cleaning the Strip up to make it look that extra bit more enticing to tourists.

Fallout New Vegas: a drunk NCR member staggers across the Strip. — Image via Qolore7/Nexus Mods

In addition, Qolore7 says the mod not only adds a little zest to the Strip but also does so without compromising your PC's performance. In fact, they say it may even offer a better frame rate than the vanilla version due to the "large number of excessive draw-calls removed."

New-New Vegas

It still very much looks like the gambler's paradise that New Vegas is known for, but the screenshots on the Nexus Mods page show the differences between the standard look and what Qolore7 has achieved.

New Vegas is typically held aloft as the greatest Fallout game ever, representing some of Obsidian Entertainment's best work. Despite looking its age these days (it did come out in 2010, after all), one of the game's strongest assets is its writing, combined with its dark sense of humor. Bethesda may have reinvented the series, but it was Obsidian that gave us its most celebrated entry.

It's a good time for Obsidian. The developer is no doubt patting itself on the back after the recent release of Avowed. The fantasy RPG set in the Pillars of Eternity universe has been getting some pretty good reviews since launching in February, but it's going to take some beating to stand up to the might of Fallout: New Vegas.

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Destructoid Saturday, March 22, 2025 10:00 AM

BLEACH Rebirth of Souls Sublimation explained

It's safe to call BLEACH Rebirth of Souls one of the most unique arena fighters in the market, as it turns the genre's usual mechanics on its head in favor of a battle system that feels right once you get the hang of it.

Until then, however, it won't be an uncommon occurrence to find yourself scratching your head over some of its mechanics, such as Sublimation. Here's all you need to know about the Sublimation state in BLEACH Rebirth of Souls and a few tips to help you trigger it as quickly as possible.

BLEACH Rebirth of Souls Sublimation explained
- How to charge your Fighting Spirit fast in Rebirth of Souls
What is the reverse gauge in BLEACH Rebirth of Souls?

BLEACH Rebirth of Souls Sublimation explained

Sublimation, also known as the Kikon Channel state, can be triggered on BLEACH Rebirth of Souls by fully raising an Awakened character's Fighting Spirit meter one time. Once active, Sublimation will boost their Kikon Move base DMG by one bar until the end of the battle. If your character has a secondary Kikon Move, they will get access to it instead. For example, Sublimation Bankai Ichigo gets access to his 5-Koupaku Grand Getsugatensho move and will perform it in place of his 4-Konpaku Point-Blank Getsugatensho no matter the scenario.

Ichigo faces Grimmjow in Bleach Rebirth of Souls. — Image by Destructoid

Going beyond that, maxing out your Fighting Spirit gauge while in Sublimation allows your character to enter Spirit Drive for a huge boost in damage and overall defense. The state also increases your move and Spiritual Power recharge speed. Ulquiorra, Ichida, Aizen, and Ichigo (Bankai) don't have access to Spirit Drive, thanks to their ability to reawaken.

How to charge your Fighting Spirit fast in Rebirth of Souls

So you can enter Kikon Channel (Sublimation) as soon as possible, knowing how to build up your Fighting Spirit is a must. In true fighting game fashion, though, you can do that by performing both regular and Reverse combos featuring a good amount of Spiritual Pressure moves. Each Koupaku stack you lose will also offer you a huge boost.

What is the reverse gauge in BLEACH Rebirth of Souls?

Yoruichi performs her basic combo while in the Chain Reverse state. — Image by Destructoid

Now that you know all you need about Sublimation, why not also get a crash course on the game's Reverse Gauge, which allows you to perform reverse actions (R2 + ◻/RT + X) and enter the game's Soul, Burst, and Chain Reverse states once full? You can check out a breakdown of each state below.

Reverse Action Type	How to Perform	Effects
Soul Reverse	By performing a Reverse Action while standing still or moving	Will boost your Spiritual Power by 25 and slowly restore some of your lost Reishi.
Chain Reverse	By performing a Reverse Action mid-combo	Allows you to cancel uncancellable attacks to prolong combos. Will also boost your Spiritual Gauge gain while active.
Burst Reverse	By performing a Reverse Action while being attacked	Will send your opponent flying upon use and offer a boost in Guard recharge speed while active.

After entering any of the above, your Reverse Gauge will be slowly drained until your character returns to normal. The gauge will max out at two bars and can also be used to dash behind targets instantly while out of a combo. Unlike your Spiritual and Fighting Spirit meters, your Reverse Gauge starts fully charged and fills automatically throughout the battle. Its recharge speed will, however, increase the fewer Konpaku bars you have left.

It's also important to point out that characters can have unique Reverse Actions as well, with the clearest example being Ichigo's first variant, who will get access to Soul Reverse after activating his Bankai (Awakening). While active, the state will trigger his innate hollow powers, enhance his moveset, and change his first Kikon Move. If Soul Reverse is triggered during or after Sublimation, the move will be enhanced and performed in place of his second one.

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Destructoid Saturday, March 22, 2025 8:47 AM

Complete BlockSpin Beginner's Guide – Money, Jobs, Weapons & More

What's cookin', playa? Your favorite gangbanging simulator is sizzling again, so you already know I had to whip up this BlockSpin beginner's guide. Not only will you master the basics, but you'll also be able to earn money fast by doing jobs and venturing into the criminal world. It's the closest thing to GTA in all of Roblox, forreal.

What You'll Learn in the BlockSpin Beginner's Guide
How to Get Money Fast in BlockSpin
How to Get a Job in BlockSpin
- Sell Stuff at the Pawn Shop
How to Hack ATMs in BlockSpin
How to Farm Money in BlockSpin

What You'll Learn in the BlockSpin Beginner's Guide

Overall, I envisioned this BlockSpin beginner's guide to be more of a crash course on how to make money fast, since that's the name of the game. Sure, you should look to prevail against others and money is the easiest way to achieve that. You'll be able to get a better job, hack better, buy better weapons and do anything else needed to become the head honcho in town. In short, I'll cover:

All the ways to make money

How to get and maintain a job

What to do with loot

How to defend yourself and get the upper hand in PvP

How to Get Money Fast in BlockSpin

The thing about money farming in BlockSpin is that there's a plethora of ways you can do it. Of course, what you do to get that bag depends on your preferences and difficulty tolerance. Although I'm pleased with the variety of jobs and means of earning income, I would still love to see more quests and buildings to work in. Let's start from the basics, shall we?

How to Get a Job in BlockSpin

blockspin beginner's guide — Image by Destructoid

Getting a job is coincidentally your first quest in the game. Just go from the gas station you spawn at and visit the Burger Place to apply. Enter the building and go behind the counter into the blue circle. Once you accept the job, a mop will appear in your hands and you'll have to clean up the puddles.

There are also other jobs involved, such as working at a gas station—basically, anywhere you see a briefcase icon above, that's a place where you can get a job. But let's be real, who in their right mind wants to have a job in a game called BlockSpin, right? Of course, so let's see how you can put that blicky to good use.

Sell Stuff at the Pawn Shop

One of the best ways to make money fast in BlockSpin is to use the ol' Diablo approach—loot as many things as you can and sell them afterward. There's a pawn shop right by the beach, so just make sure you head on over there once your inventory is getting full. If you're still new and need to sell things off, I'd use one of our BlockSpin codes, get $500 and buy a vehicle to go fast so no one can kill you. So use the money wisely and only head to the pawn shop if you're strong enough. A knife simply won't be enough.

How to Hack ATMs in BlockSpin

If you're too cool for a legit job and don't want to play Diablo simulator, then hacking ATMs is the best way to earn money fast in BlockSpin. To get started with ATM hacking, look for a shady dude with a hoodie. You can find him in the alleyway behind The Butcher's Cut restaurant, right near the town center. He sells various illegal goods, amongst which are Hack Tools. Start with the basic one and upgrade it as time goes by.

Once you have the Hack Tool, go and look for an ATM. Once you find it, just click the red Hack button and you'll have to play a mini-game. The goal is to stop the needle when it's over the green field. You have only five tries available, so be careful and don't try to rush it. Money will start popping up. However, I wouldn't say this is the most sustainable way of farming in BlockSpin because some ATMs simply don't give enough cash. That's why I like to combine PvP, jobs and ATM hacking all at once.

How to Farm Money in BlockSpin

Although many people will say that PvP is too risky, you can easily farm money in the Burger Place or at the gas station from players who are employed there. The equation is simple—they'll be in the middle of earning cash and even if they have weapons on them, they won't be able to react in time. Even if you don't want the full loot, the best way to get a small amount is to land a few punches in and start running away.

Sometimes, as you'll quickly notice, people will group up when doing 'sensitive' stuff like that. So expect a Burger Place employee to have his homie watching over him. The same goes for hacking ATMs or literally anything that has your attention off of your surroundings even for a second.

That's just how the streets be, though. You'll get clapped eventually, so make sure you use a safehouse (you can rent it just by interacting with the door. Likewise, make sure you DEPOSIT the money you loot, steal or earn, as a couple of punches will make someone very happy and you broke. Lastly, I'd recommend using blood bags to heal when ambushed and survive long fights. Buy them at the pharmacy in the hospital or the Quick 11. Good luck!

And that's all there is to our essential BlockSpin beginner's guide and don't forget to check out BlockSpin codes for free goodies. You should be primed to get that bag and have your opps tremble in fear. Don't forget to team up and build a whole empire. Even King Von didn't do it on his own, right? Of course, but be sure to check our other Roblox content, too.

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Destructoid Saturday, March 22, 2025 6:37 AM

EA FC 25 Der Kaiser Evolution: Best players to use

The Der Kaiser Evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and it allows you to improve a defensive card of your choice.

The evolution offers substantial upgrades to your selected card, and it's available for free of cost. Let's take a look at the best cards to include in this evolution, along with the upgrades and requirements.

EA FC 25 Der Kaiser Evolution requirements
EA FC 25 Der Kaiser Evolution upgrades
Best players to use in EA FC 25 Der Kaiser Evolution

EA FC 25 Der Kaiser Evolution requirements

Here are the requirements for Der Kaiser Evolution in EA FC 25.

Overall Max. 89

Position CB

Max PS 10

Max PS+ 2

Pace Max. 94

Physicality Max. 98

EA FC 25 Der Kaiser Evolution upgrades

There are four levels of upgrades with certain conditions to unlock them in the first place.

Upgrade level 1

Rarity In-Progress Evolution

Overall +5 (^92)

Shooting +3 (^82)

Balance +10 (^86)

Passing +10 (^88)

Agility +10 (^87)

Dribbling (attr.) +10 (^88)

Heading Accuracy +10 (^95)

Upgrade level 2

Rarity In-Progress Evolution

WF +2 ★

Overall +5 (^92)

Pace +7 (^87)

Ball Control +10 (^87)

Interceptions +10 (^90)

Reactions +15 (^90)

Composure +15 (^90)

Upgrade level 3

Rarity In-Progress Evolution

PlayStyle Long Ball Pass (^10)

PlayStyle Anticipate (^10)

Physicality +8 (^88)

Standing Tackle +10 (^89)

Defensive Awareness +15 (^90)

Sliding Tackle +15 (^90)

Upgrade level 4

Rarity Evolutions II

Role++ CB Defender++

Role++ CB Ball-Playing Defender++

PlayStyle+ Intercept (^2)

PlayStyle Jockey (^10)

PlayStyle Relentless (^10)

PlayStyle Aerial (^10)

Upgrade level 1 requirements

Play 3 matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 2 requirements

Play 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 3 requirements

Play 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Win 1 match in any mode using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 4 requirements

Play 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Win 2 matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game.

Best players to use in EA FC 25 Der Kaiser Evolution

There are over 14,000 options, and here are some of the best cards to consider.

Ronald Araujo TOTW

Chris Smalling World Tour

Rio Ferdinand Base Icon

Josko Gvardiol TOTW

Mohamed Simakan World Tour

Ruben Dias Track Stars

Gabriel TOTW

Jonathan Tah NumeroFUT

Jaap Stam Base Hero

Ledley King Base Hero

These items make the best choices considering the stat upgrades and new playstyle+ on offer. As an alternative, you can also include a chained evo item to upgrade it further.

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Destructoid Saturday, March 22, 2025 6:34 AM

All riddle solutions in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Assassin's Creed Shadows isn't only about hacking down your enemies (or taking them down more precisely), as you'll come across a few riddles to solve.

When you encounter these riddles, it largely depends on the quests you complete. Solving them can be challenging, as the answers require a lot of soul-searching, to say the least. Thankfully, this guide will help you to solve them quite easily.

All riddles in Assassin's Creed Shadows
How to complete the first riddle in Assassin's Creed Shadows
How to complete the second riddle in Assassin's Creed Shadows

All riddles in Assassin's Creed Shadows

So far, we have encountered a couple of riddles while exploring the lands. The new ones will be added to this guide as we find more.

What sucks in from the bottom and lets out from the mouth

Which province does the seashell come from

How to complete the first riddle in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Riddle man in Sakai — Screenshot by Destructoid

The first riddle will be the one you find as Yasuke in Sakai. You may find a man near the Kakurega and wager Mon to begin the challenge. You'll find three options to pick from, and the one you're looking for is "Is it tobacco smoke?"

You'll find you get peculiar reactions with the two other responses. Once you solve the riddle, you will have a decision to make. You can either get back the Mon, and extra, for answering correctly or go for something much more precious. You can read more about this in our detailed guide about the "What sucks in from the bottom and lets out from the mouth" riddle.

How to complete the second riddle in Assassin's Creed Shadows

Noble woman in AC: Shadows — Screenshot by Destructoid

The second one can be encountered in the Iga region. Depending on your luck, you'll find a noblewoman near the Mibuno Vale's Gear vendor. If you can't find her, switch to Naoe to increase your luck. She will show you a tiny seashell, and you'll have to guess which province it's from. The correct answer is, "I believe it's from Wakasa."

Like the first one, guessing the correct answer will give you a special reward. To learn more about it, check out our detailed guide on the "Which Province Does the Seashell Come From" riddle.

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Destructoid Saturday, March 22, 2025 6:18 AM

EA FC 25 Clinical Finisher Evolution: Best players to use

The Clinical Finisher Evolution is live in EA FC 25 to improve one of your striking options, but it comes at a price.

To unlock the evolution, you'll have to spend 150,000 coins. Despite the cost, the evolution provides significant stat upgrades, new playstyles, and more. Let's take a look at the upgrades, followed by the best players to use in the evolution.

EA FC 25 Clinical Finisher Evolution requirements
EA FC 25 Clinical Finisher Evolution upgrades
Best players to use in EA FC 25 Clinical Finisher Evolution

EA FC 25 Clinical Finisher Evolution requirements

Here are the requirements for Clinical Finisher Evolution in EA FC 25.

Overall Max. 89

Position ST

Max PS 10

Max PS+ 2

Sprint Speed Max. 98

Passing Max. 85

Dribbling Max. 98

EA FC 25 Clinical Finisher Evolution upgrades

There are four levels of upgrades with certain conditions to unlock them.

Upgrade level 1

Rarity In-Progress Evolution

PlayStyle Low Driven Shot (^10)

Overall +3 (^92)

Passing +4 (^88)

Balance +8 (^87)

Finishing +10 (^95)

Ball Control +10 (^90)

Upgrade level 2

Rarity In-Progress Evolution

PlayStyle Trivela (^10)

Overall +3 (^92)

Pace +4 (^93)

Positioning +10 (^92)

Agility +10 (^90)

Shot Power +15 (^95)

Upgrade level 3

Rarity In-Progress Evolution

Role++ ST Poacher++

PlayStyle+ Quick Step (^2)

PlayStyle Incisive Pass (^10)

PlayStyle Tiki Taka (^10)

Overall +2 (^92)

Composure +15 (^94)

Upgrade level 4

Rarity Evolutions III

WF +4 ★

PlayStyle+ Low Driven Shot (^2)

PlayStyle Chip Shot (^10)

Pace +4 (^93)

Upgrade level 1 requirements

Play 3 matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 2 requirements

Score 2 goals with your active EVO player in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro.

Play 4 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 3 requirements

Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Play 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game

Upgrade level 4 requirements

Score 5 goals with your active EVO player in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro.

Win 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Play 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Best players to use in EA FC 25 Clinical Finisher Evolution

There are over 40,000 options, and here are some of the best cards to consider.

Mia Hamm Winter Wildcards

Samuel Eto'o Base Icon

Gareth Bale Base Icon

Jay-Jay Okocha Track Stars

Johann Cruyff On This Day

Donyell Malen Centurions

Rodrygo TOTW

Jamie Bynoe-Gittens FC Pro

Pedro Neto NumeroFUT

Darwin Nunez Centurions

Marcus Thuram Ultimate Succession

These items make the best choices considering the stat upgrades and new playstyle+ on offer.

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Destructoid Saturday, March 22, 2025 6:14 AM

All NBA 2K25 2KTV answers: Episodes 1-26

In NBA 2K25, the answers to 2KTV episodes can be a steady source of some great rewards to help your cause in modes like MyTeam and MyCareer.

So far, twenty five episodes have been launched, and they include questions associated with the game and basketball in general. Solving the questions and choosing the right answers will help you get different in-game rewards. This guide contains answers for every question that has appeared on the episodes since launch.

NBA 2K25 2KTV episode one answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 2 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 3 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 4 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 5 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 6 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 7 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 8 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 9 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 10 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 11 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 12 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 13 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 14 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 15 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 16 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 17 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 18 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 19 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 20 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 21 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 22 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 23 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 24 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 25 answers
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 26 answers
How to watch 2KTV episodes in NBA 2K25

NBA 2K25 2KTV episode one answers

Here's the complete list of all 13 questions you will come across in the first episode, along with all the answers.

Question	Answer
NBA 2K25 features our _ season?	11th
What position will you choose for your first build?	Any (2KTV Clothing Item)
Chris returns as the head of which Affiliation?	Elite
Which mode are you most excited to check out?	MyCareer (100 VC)
Which WNBA player is a cover athlete for NBA 2K25?	A'Ja Wilson
Which attribute category are you most excited for in MyCareer?	Any (2KTV Clothing item)
How many Streetball courts are in The City?	3
What is your resolution for NBA 2K25?	Any
There's a new game mode in NBA 2K25 MyTeam called?	Breakout
Which MyTeam mode is not new in NBA 2K25?	Salary Cap
In NBA 2K25, MyTeam and MyCareer have shared progression	True
Who is the cover athlete of the NBA 2K25 Hall of Fame Edition?	Vince Carter
On a scale of 1-10, how excited are you for NBA 2K25?	Any

The rewards are mentioned within the brackets.

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 2 answers

Here are the questions and answers from the second episode.

Question	Answer
Which segment of the show are you most excited to watch this week?	Any
What kind of games can you play at these Beach Courts	3v3
What year did Dr. James Naismith invent the game of basketball?	1891
The new Badge Tier in NBA 2K25 is	Legendary
Performing a Go-To Shot requires holding ______ on the right stick.	Up
What Block rating did you give your MyPlayer?	Any
Performing a Floater or Runner requires holding ______ on the right stick.	Down
How many Streetball Bosses are waiting for you at each Streetball Court?	8 or 9
What year did Vince Carter win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest?	2000
Which MyTeam mode are you playing the most?	Any
Which Celtics Evolution Card is the Level 10 MyTeam Reward in Season 1?	Jaylen Brown

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 3 answers

Here are the questions and solutions for the third episode.

Question	Answer
Which segment of the show are you most excited to watch?	Any
Select your 2KTV top play of the week.	Any
What is the name of the new, highly-competitive mode in The City?	Proving Grounds
Including Legendary, how many Levels of Badges are in NBA 2K25?	5
How Many Levels of Takeover can you unlock in MyCareer?	5
The rotating Badge Perk for Season 11 is called ______.	Synergy
Which new Badge increases the ability to Block or Contest the rim?	Paint Patroller
You can complete the Rebirth Quest when your Build reaches ____ overall.	90
____ increases Defense of Post Moves and chances of Post Steals.	Post Lockdown Unhide All

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 4 answers

Here's the answers for all ten questions that appeared on Episode 4.

Any

Rise

True

Rebound

Deadeye

Mini Marksman

Learn 2K

False

Any

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 5 answers

Here are the answers for all the questions shown in Episode 5.

Question	Answer
What Year did Proving Grounds debut in NBA 2K?	NBA 2K25
Proving Grounds features 5 different game modes to play.	False
How often do you play games at Proving Grounds?	Any
Clutch Time and Triple Threat can both be played in Breakout.	True
You can choose which hand to try a layup with by using ___________.	Right Stick
Which Badge increases your ability to finish Alley-Oops?	Aerial Wizard
Which play are you voting for?	Any
What was your favourite segment of the show this week?	Any

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 6 answers

Here are the answers for all the questions shown in Episode 6 of NBA 2K25 2KTV.

Question	Answer
NBA 2K25 is the first NBA 2K to feature Press Conferences in The W.	True
You can earn Goat Points in The W, and check your Career Progress in ______________.	Pursuit of Greatness
A'ja Wilson recently won her ______ WNBA MVP Award.	3rd
How many Casual Courts are found in each Affiliation?	One
Which Franchise will be making their WNBA Debut next season?	Valkyries
Which spin do you think should win?	Any
What was your favourite segment of the show this week?	Any

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 7 answers

Here are the answers for all the questions shown in Episode 7 of NBA 2K25 2KTV.

Victor Wembanyama

Tyrese Maxey

Any

Stephen Curry

298

Brad Stevens

Nikola Jokic

Rudy Gobert

Thunder

Mark Diagneault

Any

Mike Conley

Naz Reid

Any

Halloween

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 8 answers

Here are the answers for all the questions show in Episode 8 of NBA 2K25 2KTV.

Magic

554

Magic

The Long Night

False

Any

Jonquel Jones

True

Any

Mexico

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 9 answers

Here are the answers for the questions appearing on Episode 9 of NBA 2K25 2KTV.

2K Beats

Any

Any

Any

Rebound

Home

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 10 answers

Here are the answers for the questions appearing on Episode 10 of NBA 2K25 2KTV.

Backstory

Ex-Coach

Any

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 11 answers

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Any

Any

2K Share

MyGM

Any

A-

Winner Takes All

The Steph Era

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 12 answers

Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 12th episode.

NBA 2K23

Derrick Rose

Perks

Any

Cavaliers

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 13 answers

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Any

2021

True

4th

Golf

Benny The Bull

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 14 answers

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2K Beats

Season

Any

Russell Westbrook

Any

All of Them!

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 15 answers

Here are the answers for the questions that appeared on the 15th episode of 2KTV.

Any

Pro-Am

Any

15,000

Jamal Murray

Carmelo Anthony

Alter Ego

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 16 answers

Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 16th episode.

Bucks

Bulls

Derrick Rose

Chris Paul

A Mini Tournament

False

Rudy Gobert

Any

Any

Any

Thunder

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 17 answers

Here are the answers for all the questions that appeared on the 17th episode.

Elite

10,000,000

Any

False

Left Bumper

Right Bumper

Squads

Rebound

January 10

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 18 answers

The 18th episode aired on January 10, and here are the solutions.

True

True

True

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Go The Gorilla

Dwyane Wade

Any

Any

Doug Christie

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 19 answers

The 19th episode is now available, and here are the solutions.

Trades

Online

Point Guard

0-3

Cavaliers

Thunder

Elite

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 20 answers

The 20th episode is now available, and here are the solutions.

True

Any

Zion Williamson

True

2KTV Builds

Spurs & Pacers

2020

Any

Banana Man

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 21 answers

The 21st episode is now available, and here are the solutions.

1985

$5000

3-Point Percentage

Point Guard

Third

Paris

Cavaliers

Any

Giannis

True

Players

True

1988

1997-98

Any

San Francisco

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 22 answers

Here are the solutions of the questions appearing on Episode 22.

2000

Any

Center

Animations

Cavaliers

LeBron James

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

LeBron James

True

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 23 answers

Here are the solutions of the questions available on Episode 23.

Victor Wembanyama

Heat

Any

Triple Threat

OGs

Learn 2K

Dyson Daniels

Any

Tyler Herro

Mac McClung

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 24 answers

Here are the solutions of the questions from Episode 24.

Any

Celtics

Hakeem Olajuwon

Titanium League

Any

False

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 25 answers

Here are the solutions of the questions of Episode 25.

Any

LeBron James

Balance

Boxout Beast

Nikola Jokic

False

The Kobe Era

Rebounding Champion

25.5

2014

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 26 answers

Here are the solutions for the questions appearing on the 26th episode.

Shifty Shooter

Hot

Elite Courts

Rockets

True

Any

Any

How to watch 2KTV episodes in NBA 2K25

Checking out the weekly episodes is pretty easy, and it can be done from the home screen. You'll find a 2KTV tab on the bottom. Opening it will automatically run the current episode. If you want to check out a past episode, click Y/Triangle button, and select the one you want to watch.

Unless NBA 2K makes changes to their older routine, a new episode comes out on every Friday at 7 PM ET.

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