GamersHeroes Monday, June 30, 2025 12:04 PM Children's and family entertainment company Playground Productions is set to launch Backyard Baseball '01 for both Steam and mobile devices on July 8. The post Backyard Baseball '01 Launching July 8 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, June 30, 2025 5:25 PM  Rumors have been swirling for a while now that Xbox's flagship series, Halo, might be making the leap to PlayStation in the near future. There have also been rumors about a remake of the OG game. Now, Halo Studios, formerly 343 Industries, has stepped forward to explain that it will provide actual information later… |
Kotaku Monday, June 30, 2025 4:57 PM  I've been playing Overwatch since 2019. I finally jumped into Blizzard's hero shooter after the release of Bastet, a short story following the medic sniper Ana and old man vigilante Jack "Soldier: 76" Morrison, which confirmed the broody ex-Overwatch leader was once in a long-time relationship with a man named… |
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Kotaku Monday, June 30, 2025 4:25 PM  An unfinished build of a previously missing Animaniacs game, Hollywood Hypnotics, has been found and saved by the video game preservation group Hidden Palace. Finally, the world can see and even play this lost piece of gaming history. |
Kotaku Monday, June 30, 2025 3:40 PM  The Alters is a narrative-driven sci-fi survival management sim about a research facility populated by clones. It released in June to positive reviews, with critics praising it for wedding interesting character interactions to the usual management sim churn. Now it's getting flamed for incorporating AI slop. The… |
Kotaku Monday, June 30, 2025 3:05 PM  There are so many recipes in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that it's difficult to lock down the objectively best options for every scenario, especially when there are so many variations to consider. But we've compiled some undeniably useful recipes that everyone should know, so here's to hoping they can make… |
Kotaku Monday, June 30, 2025 2:55 PM  The core gameplay loop of Monster Hunter Wilds might be simple, but you can't say the same about the many layers of mechanics. Everything feels slower when you're fumbling around menus. The good news is that there are quite a few button shortcuts to help you save time during a hunt. |
Kotaku Monday, June 30, 2025 2:45 PM  The Switch launched in 2017 for $300. It's now 2025 and it's still $300. Will it finally get a price cut like every other Nintendo console has had at some point in its lifecycle or will the Mario maker take the unprecedented step of actually making it more expensive, even after the Switch 2 is out? According to… |
Kotaku Monday, June 30, 2025 1:55 PM  Anyone who's recently tried to buy stuff from Nintendo through Amazon will have noticed that something weird is going on. Lots of new games you'd expect to find on the online retailer aren't available there, and the ones that are often arrive with region codes indicating they were originally intended for Europe or… |
Kotaku Monday, June 30, 2025 1:45 PM  Fans of digital college basketball, get excited. Electronic Arts has officially announced that it is bringing back its college basketball franchise, though it might be a while before you get to play it. |
Kotaku Monday, June 30, 2025 1:28 PM  Much of life is cyclical—sunrises and sunsets, the changing of the seasons, and apparently, perverse competitions run by secret organizations. June 27 marked the end of the Squid Game era at Netflix but also the beginning of a new one, thanks to the final scene of the series finale. |
Kotaku Monday, June 30, 2025 1:20 PM  Between the chance-based drop system to the different conditions that certain monsters spawn in, some things require a bit of luck in Monster Hunter Wilds. This can make grinding out materials for your next set of badass weaponry and pretty armor a longer process than you'd like. |
Kotaku Monday, June 30, 2025 1:10 PM  Nightreign players arguably consider Fulghor, Champion of Nightglow to be one of the hardest Day-Three Bosses in the game. With the introduction of Everdark Sovereigns (ES), which are beefed up versions of current bosses, Fulghor is back once again to terrorize you. |
Kotaku Monday, June 30, 2025 12:10 PM  The voice actor behind the main character in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag seems to be teasing something. Many people assume it's the previously reported remake of the beloved pirate-themed Assassin's Creed sequel released back in 2013. |
Kotaku Monday, June 30, 2025 11:49 AM  Overwatch 2 has been on a hot streak as of late, with excellent additions like the Perks system that lets you upgrade a hero throughout a match, and the Stadium mode that lets you create off-the-wall builds for each hero over the course of a seven-round game. The shooter just entered its 17th season, bringing with it… |
Kotaku Monday, June 30, 2025 10:50 AM  The first trailer for Project Hail Mary has appeared, with Ryan Gosling playing the lead in an adaptation of Andy Weir's novel of the same name. It's a story about a man trying to save the sun, but as the trailer also sets up, it's a far more intimate tale about one man's relationship with something completely other. |
Kotaku Monday, June 30, 2025 10:40 AM  Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine Master Crafted Edition was one of the biggest surprises coming out of the Warhammer showcase in May. Following the success of last year's Space Marine 2, the original Xbox 360-era nostalgia trap shooter would be playable on modern hardware with graphics upscaled to 4K. Unfortunately, the… |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 5:33 PM Minecraft developer Mojang loves to keep players guessing when it comes to new updates, innovations, and content. Sure, we'll eventually get a set of patch notes, a blog post, or a trailer revealing all, but it often throws some breadcrumbs around first. It seems to be at it again, because a cryptic new teaser on Minecraft's Instagram page has left fans scratching their heads and cooking up some pretty wild theories - however, some science-savvy sleuths appear to have found a connection: copper. |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 2:15 PM Once planned to be a DLC, Dying Light The Beast has mutated into a proper sequel to Dying Light 2 and the third mainline entry in the zombie slaying series. Original protagonist Kyle Crane is back with a score to settle, and now Techland has confirmed that dockets are returning as well. These are essentially hidden Dying Light The Beast codes that'll earn you free in-game items and cosmetics, and the first few are already out in the wild. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best zombie games, Best open-world games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 12:47 PM We're rapidly approaching Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2's first birthday, but the stellar co-op shooter is showing no signs of slowing down. It just released a huge new update as part of its Year 1 roadmap that added in the brutal Siege mode, and now developer Saber Interactive has confirmed that a second year of major updates and DLC has been given the green light. However, it's not all good news, as its new PvP mode has unfortunately suffered a setback. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best Warhammer games, Best Warhammer 40k games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 12:46 PM You'd be forgiven for avoiding Fallout 76, especially after such a disastrous launch. After an ambitious reveal, the game fell completely short of Bethesda's promises, so we ended up with a disappointing experience with poor performance and a huge lack of content.. However, years later, the game is in better shape than ever, and you can see for yourself with this major discount on the MMO. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best games like Fallout, Fallout 5 release date, Best Fallout 4 mods |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 12:29 PM The Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is the perfect reason to jump back into Fromsoftware's magnum opus. Coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2025, it includes the base game, Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, and even some entirely new stuff. But even if you don't own a Switch 2, all of these extras are coming to other platforms. Best of all, a new ESRB rating could indicate that the Tarnished Edition, and its bonuses, are right around the corner. Continue reading The Elden Ring Tarnished Edition DLC could be incredibly close MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 12:31 PM Want to know the best Overwatch 2 Stadium DPS builds? With over 30 different options to pick from to improve your weapon, survivability, and abilities, it's difficult to know which ones you should focus on. Our Overwatch 2 Stadium DPS builds will save you from a headache by highlighting the best options for your characters. With the right Overwatch 2 Stadium DPS builds, you can transform your Overwatch 2 characters to make them almost unrecognizable, both in terms of sheer damage output and their abilities. It's easy to put together a bad build in the multiplayer game, but if you follow along to the steps outlined in this guide, you won't ever have that problem again. Continue reading Best Overwatch 2 Stadium DPS builds MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 12:13 PM A renowned tech leaker has just shared the rumored Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Super specs, and if they're accurate, this new gaming GPU looks like a much better option than the current RTX 5070. According to this new rumor, the new graphics card will not only have more VRAM than the existing RTX 5070, but unlike the rumored RTX 5080 Super, will also have some beefier GPU specs, with more CUDA cores at its disposal. That's not to say the current $549 Nvidia GPU is bad, but in the testing for my GeForce RTX 5070 review, I found that the card would just fall over at some game settings, simply because it didn't have enough VRAM available. Meanwhile, the competing AMD Radeon RX 9070 is more expensive when it comes to real-world pricing, but is generally more powerful across the board, even if it can't cope with Doom The Dark Ages path tracing. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 12:07 PM June 30, 2025 An update today changed how visiting works, and you can now claim land on any sietch in your world. How do Dune Awakening sietches work? We've been trying to play Dune Awakening with friends, and it's been a rough ride. With only 40 concurrent players per sietch (server), the servers are constantly locked down, stopping new players from joining their friends. However, we've discovered an easy way to play with friends, even if you can't create a character on their server. Dune Awakening is one of 2025's best survival games and one of the most played games on Steam, resulting in the servers filling up fast. You're met with a list of worlds when you start the game, within which are over 20 sietches. We're going to break down what this means, why you can visit some sietches, and explain how you play with friends on other servers. Continue reading Dune Awakening sietches, worlds, and visiting explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 11:34 AM From its bloodthirsty cannibals to its freakish mutants, there's a lot to love about Endnight Games' Sons of the Forest. And now, there's another reason to fall for the brutal survival game. Thanks to a massive discount players are flocking to this bizarre open-world survival horror, resulting in a huge spike. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best horror games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 11:32 AM The Little Nightmares 3 system requirements have been revealed, and they're nowhere near as terrifying as the monsters wandering the Nowhere. Just about any gaming PC or older laptop should be able to meet the game's minimum requirements, but you will, apparently, need Windows 11 to get the game running. You definitely won't need the best graphics card to meet the Little Nightmares 3 requirements on PC, as even a six-year-old budget GPU will have enough power to handle the game's High graphics preset. Achieving a solid 60fps shouldn't even prove a challenge for the third entry in this brilliant horror game series once the Little Nightmares 3 release date comes round in October 2025. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 11:07 AM There are parts of Knox Country where I feel perfectly at home. The gas station at Fallas Lake is one of my mainstay bases. I also have a house picked out in Muldraugh - as long-term shelters go, it's far from optimal, but it's where I lived during my first ever game, and you always cherish your first ever game of Project Zomboid. Largely, though, The Indie Stone's post apocalyptic world feels dangerous and inscrutable. That, of course, is the idea, but navigating Knox - and sharing points of interest with other Zomboid players - can sometimes be frustratingly difficult. The new Project Zomboid update is here to help. Marking another vital overhaul to unstable build 42, it adds extra map details, fixes that immersion-spoiling issue with zombie spawns, and makes default games last longer. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best survival games, Best zombie games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 11:04 AM When you're a PC gamer who's short on space, what you often really want is an all-in-one bedroom screen that can do it all – TV streaming, fast-paced gaming, the lot, and Samsung has come up with the goods with its new 32-inch Smart Monitor M9 M90SF. This top-end gaming monitor not only has a large 4K OLED screen with a fast 165Hz refresh rate, but also comes with a remote and support for loads of smart TV apps. What's more, if you pre-order it now, you'll get $300 of free Samsung credit to spend on other goodies, such as a large SSD. We've been really impressed by the quality of the latest Samsung OLED panels, thanks to their high contrast, deep blacks, vibrant colors, and lightning-fast response times. The Samsung Smart Monitor M9 M90SF also has an OLED panel, but its integration of smart TV features makes it a different beast from the screens you usually find on our guide to buying the best gaming monitor. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Samsung Odyssey G9 G95SC review, Samsung 9100 Pro review, Samsung T9 Portable SSD review |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 11:44 AM What are the best Oblivion Remastered mods? Closing shut the jaws of Oblivion is a herculean task. While the Virtuos team has smashed its modern recreation of Cyrodiil out of the park, there are always ways to make your journey a little easier and enhance the devs' immaculate work a little more. It's modding time, hero. While Bethesda says Oblivion Remastered doesn't officially support mods, this is most likely an acknowledgement that it won't receive a Creation Kit like its open-world cousin, Starfield. It's a toughie, after all, considering the remaster runs a hybrid of the original Gamebryo engine and Unreal Engine 5. The good news is that, while the Daedra work hard, the modding community works harder, and we've got the best mods of the bunch for you to install. Continue reading Best Oblivion Remastered mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Oblivion Remastered quest list, Oblivion Remastered mods, How long is Oblivion Remastered? |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 11:55 AM What are the best dinosaur games on PC? Ever since we watched Jurassic Park as kids, we've wondered what it would be like to co-habit with the most terrifying of Earth's creatures. Whether you want to battle them or befriend them, we have the best dinosaur games for every taste. Traditionally, we have been subjected to dinosaurs as our enemies in various RPGs, action games, and practically every genre out there. Terrifying behemoths or agile killers, they wanted our blood and usually got it. Recently, we've had the absolute pleasure of cohabiting with prehistoric creatures, a much more calming experience, and one that typically allows us to keep our limbs attached to our bodies. Continue reading The best dinosaur games for PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs on PC, Games like Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter World review |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 11:10 AM June 30, 2025: Celebrate the birthday of one of the game's core team members with this new Anime Vanguards code. What are the new Anime Vanguards codes? In a Roblox game where the universes of multiple anime have started colliding, you can pick from many units in a tower defense title featuring tons of your favorite characters. To have the most powerful warrior around, the rewards from using the latest Anime Vanguards game codes can give you just what you need. Like when using Special Anime Defense codes or Anime Royale codes, redeeming these extra rewards can give you an edge over other players. These can include currencies used for special banner units or crafting important items. To help you be the best in this Roblox adventure, the free codes in this guide will have you covered. Continue reading Anime Vanguards codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 1:17 PM What is the best PC controller? These gamepads push our buttons - in a good way – as they each offer a great alternative to a mouse and keyboard. We at PCGamesN have spent hours testing all the buttons, triggers, thumbsticks, and more on these gamepads to ensure we're giving you the best advice on which controller to buy. Our top choice overall is the humble Xbox Wireless Controller. It works seamlessly with Windows and provides familiar, comfortable controls for a decent price. Plus it can work with your Xbox as well, if you have one. For high-end controllers, the Xbox Elite Series 2 is our wireless choice and the Scuf Valor Pro our wired option. And if you're on a budget, go for the EasySMX X05 that includes wireless for under $25. There are plenty of other options listed below, though, and you can also read our how to choose and FAQ sections to help you find the right controller for you. Continue reading Best PC controller 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 10:56 AM Less than three years after launch, Resident Evil Reverse is dead. Capcom has now taken the multiplayer spinoff offline, with no signs of it ever coming back. Taking up arms as heroes and villains from across the RE saga, Reverse was a solid idea that never managed to find an audience. If you were one of the few players who enjoyed Reverse and you're sad to see it go, at least you've now got Resident Evil 9 to look forward to. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best survival games, Best old games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 10:54 AM June 30, 2025: We've risked it all in the subway for any new Persona 5 The Phantom X codes that could be out there. What are the new Persona 5 The Phantom X codes? If you're keen to jump into the Persona 5 spinoff now that the global release of the gacha game is here, you're going to need all the free goodies and rewards you can get. Here are the latest codes. Persona 5 is one of the best RPGs on PC, and Metaphor ReFantazio was one of the best PC games to emerge from Atlus in 2024, so we're excited that a new Persona 5 game is here. You take on the role of new characters, and some old ones return, too. Persona 5 X codes are particularly handy to get hold of in-game currency and items to use on banners for the chance of getting your favorite character, so here are all active codes. Continue reading Persona 5 The Phantom X codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Persona 5 The Phantom X codes, Persona 5 The Phantom X tier list, Best turn-based RPGs |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 2:42 PM June 30, 2025: We've discovered the evil code for Dig. You'll never guess what it is. Looking to unearth new Dig codes? Being a fast way to get free crates that can be hard to afford early on, spamming new Roblox Dig game codes at the start of your archaeological adventure is a proper time-saving effort. What you might get in those crates could very well pave the way to an exciting new discovery. Get a load of these Fisch codes if you're interested in where Dig first got its start. They're handled by the same developer, with Dig entering development while Fisch was on the biggest games on the platform. Feeling sporty instead? Try the latest Basketball Zero codes or Blue Lock Rivals codes right now. Continue reading Dig codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 10:44 AM What are the latest Mecha Break codes? There aren't too many places you can go to get fast-paced, cinematic multiplayer action these days, especially for free. Mecha Break looks to bring everyone's anime dreams to life with its blend of tactical combat and a frankly dizzying array of customization options. As with much in the way of free-to-play, you'll need to grind a bit if you want to reach the apex - we're here to help with that, with Mecha Break codes. The multiplayer game proved extremely popular with its Steam demo earlier this year, and players are lining up to jump back into the action, so check out whether there are free Mecha Break codes below. Continue reading Mecha Break codes July 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best multiplayer games , Best co-op games, Best upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 10:43 AM June 30, 2025: A new Silver and Blood code just dropped an an apology for a previous code. Need new Silver and Blood codes? Of course you do. With upgrade materials for this vampire-laden tactics game drying up quicker than an infant's neck, Silver and Blood game codes are the best way to keep apace without burning energy on the mindless grind. If you're lucky, they might even get you the Heralds you need to pull a better unit. Need help blowing all the free resources on offer below? Check out the Silver and Blood tier list to see who's worthy of your best gear. And if you're ready to give similar games a go, read up on the latest AFK Journey codes, Persona 5 The Phantom X codes, and HSR codes while you're here. Continue reading Silver and Blood codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best gacha games, Best PC games on mobile |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 10:38 AM June 30, 2025: Stacks of new Anime Infinity codes just landed to see of its launch month. What are the new Anime Infinity codes? As yet another anime tower defense title hitting Roblox at full steam, new Anime Infinity game codes are sure to be the best way to scout for meta units. If you have the time, they're also a great means of rerolling your account for a proper headstart. Anime Infinity joins a slew of massive Roblox TD games vying for your attention over the last couple of years. To get a taste of the rest, try the latest Anime Vanguards codes and Anime Defenders codes. Bored with the anime craze? Give SpongeBob Tower Defense codes or Five Nights TD codes a go instead. Continue reading Anime Infinity codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Monday, June 30, 2025 10:00 AM Player numbers for Paradox's historical strategy sim Victoria 3 have been rocky since its 2022 release. But thanks to the release of the Charters of Commerce DLC earlier this month and a well-timed free-to-play weekend, Victoria 3 has made a major comeback, with its Steam player numbers almost tripling from May to June. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best grand strategy games, Best 4X games, Best strategy games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 30, 2025 2:30 PM  While I have not one but two Windows gaming rigs for testing and writing, they're both desktops. For working on the go, I use a MacBook Air (boo, hiss), but these HP Omen laptop deals have me considering a swap. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 30, 2025 1:14 PM  I had totally forgotten that Resident Evil Village was in development alongside a new Resident Evil multiplayer game, which (at the risk of yet again inflating my own importance) is perhaps why Capcom have just shut the latter down. As promised earlier this year, Resident Evil Re:Verse is no more. Capcom have burned down the game's storefront listing, taken a shovel to its DLC pages, and now put a pitchfork through the servers. Run tell the peasantfolk that the beast is finally dead. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 30, 2025 12:48 PM  It's happened. Oblivion Remastered modding is one step closer to 100% completion. The 2025 game about a 2006 game that's undergone some serious plastic surgery has gotten its first mod that adds in Star Wars' iconic fighty sticks, so you can pretend to be Suke Lkywalker, Yo Da, or the other ones. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 30, 2025 12:25 PM  Well, that was quick. Following rumours last week and our own report just today, 11 Bit Studios have confirmed that they made use of generative AI tools in sci-fi management sim The Alters for the translation and localisation of what they say is a very small amount of text. They've also revealed that they used AI-generated assets as placeholders during development, but "in a very limited manner". 11 Bit argue that all of this represents "a limited impact on your gaming experience", but concede that they should have fessed up about it regardless. For context, the game launched on PC with no mention of any AI-generated material, including on Steam, where Valve requires developers to disclose such things. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 30, 2025 11:06 AM  Capcom have a tough fight on their hands at the moment. No, Arkveld hasn't escaped from its lair to terrorise the non-OP masses. Monster Hunter Wilds has been suffering from some pretty nasty performance issues on PC. While they don't look to have the action game running as well as some kind of crash and stuffer-free Usain Bolt quite yet, the release of Wilds' second title update has seen the studio try to curb some shader compilation and VRAM-related problems. |
Siliconera Monday, June 30, 2025 5:01 PM
NOA Talent Vtubers Ria Sagisawa and Rita Kamishiro both announced they will leave the company. Sayu Sincronisity didn't make a statement on social media yet, but the two other members of her generation there both noted the three Primordia members will continue to work together as a trio. The two who did make statements noted the change from being corporate to going independent starts on July 1, 2025. As of time of writing, attempting to visit the NOA Talent website leads to a 504 Gateway Time-out.
Ria Sagisawa and Rita Kamishiro both shared statements on social media. Both noted they will keep their IP and continue to stream as these characters. Both confirmed this isn't a graduation. Ria said she'll be working with the MCN Agency for Bilibili, while Rita said she "might collaborate" with the corporation for some endeavors. Each of them said there will be membership and subscription pauses in the transition from being a part of the corporation to turning into independent performers.
Here's Ria's full statement:
And this is Rita's:
Primordia members Ria Sagisawa, Rita Kamishiro, and Sayu Sincronisity started as NOA Talent Vtubers in November 2024. All three were active performers under their identities before joining the company.
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Siliconera Monday, June 30, 2025 4:00 PM
Shonen Jump + is the home of a new horror manga called Re/Member: The Last Night, which picks up where the original Karada Sagashi web novel and live-action Re/Member Netflix movie left off and is an adaptation of the upcoming sequel film of the same name. Chapter 1 is available in English on MangaPlus now, and it picks up with a new time-loop, body search and Red Person situation taking place after high schoolers visit an amusement park for a school trip.
In Re/Member: The Last Night, students in a high school class find themselves trapped in an urban myth involving something of a death game. Each day is a time loop of the day the class went to Kijima Starland on a school trip. Rikuto Ichinose and Yamato Tanabe are both well aware of the story, as previously the two put together a haunted house based on it at the school's cultural festival. They, alongside with their classmates like Misaki Hayakawa and Arisa Kinoshita, find themselves caught until the find all of the body parts of a deceased little girl, all while being hunted by that same The Red Person child. While things don't go so well in the first chapter, they all awake on the bus the day before as they head to the Kijima Starland and the loop begins anew. However, this time they remember everything that's about to happen.
The original Re/Member series ended in 2017. The movie appeared in Japan in 2022, then appeared worldwide on Netflix in 2023. The new live-action Re/Member: The Last Night movie is set to air on September 5, 2025. A number of manga adaptations of the original story appeared in Japan. Production IG even released a short anime series on its Tate Anime app in Japan in 2017.
Chapter 1 of the Re/Member: The Last Night horror manga is available now on MangaPlus, and chapter 2 will be available there and via Shonen Jump + on July 7, 2025. The live-action movie it is tied to will launch in Japan on September 5, 2025. The last new manga to appear on the service was Kaedegami.
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Siliconera Monday, June 30, 2025 3:00 PM
Back in April 2025, Cover announced the Hololive Kura Revolving Sushi crossover event and confirmed Gigi Murin, Ninomae Ina'nis, and Ouro Kronii would be the featured Vtubers for the event. Now the three of them appeared in a stream to go over exact details, meals, and merchandise we can expect during the collaboration. The Bikkura Pon event kicks off on July 1, 2025.
To go along with the event, there are three special menu items at Kura Revolving Sushi inspired by Gigi, Ina'nis, and Kronii. Gigi's is a Salmon and Tamago Spicy Roll. The item based on Ina'nis is a piece called Spicy Crunchy Squid. Kronii's is Tuna with Avocado Cream Cheese. All of these will be sold in-store and found on the line when ordered.
Here's how all three of those pieces are expected to look:
There are two types of merchandise in the Hololive Kura Revolving Sushi, and both feature all three Vtubers. A bottle set will debut when the crossover begins on July 1, 2025. If you pay $20 when dining in, you'll get a reusable cup with lanyard attached that features the three performers. A drink of your choice will be in it. After July 21, 2025, people with Kura Sushi Rewards can get a cooling towel with all three of the characters if you spend at least $85.
Here's how those look:
The full stream showing off Kura Revolving Sushi and featuring Gigi, Ina'nis, and Kronii's takes on the event is available below:
The Hololive Vtubers event at Kura Revolving Sushi will start on July 1, 2025, and merchandise tied to it will be available while supplies last.
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Siliconera Monday, June 30, 2025 2:00 PM
Cygames confirmed season 2 of the Umamusume anime series Cinderella Gray. We'll see it debut in October 2025. It is the Oguri Cap story based on the manga of the same name and follows her growth and development at Kasamatsu Tracen Academy. The first season appeared on Amazon in the US, though it isn't confirmed for the second season yet.
The first season of the Umamusume: Cinderella Gray anime adaptation focused on Oguri Cap's discovery and growth as a racer. After being scouted by a trainer named Jo Kitahara, she and her friend Belno Light start to work toward the future and a possible nationals run and future at the main Tracen Academy. We also watch as she faces her rival Fujimasa March and potentially learns from Symboli Rudolf. The new season will pick up after she faces Tamamo Cross at Tenno Sho.
Here's the first trailer with English subtitles.
If you're playing the Umamusume: Pretty Derby PC andmobile game now that it's available worldwide, Oguri Cap is available as a character and support card at launch. She's actually the best three-star character for Dirt races at the moment.
Umamusume: Cinderella Gray season 1 is on Amazon now, and season 2 is in development ahead of an October 2025 debut. The original anime series is streaming on Crunchyroll, and the PC and mobile game is available worldwide.
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Siliconera Monday, June 30, 2025 1:00 PM
Shift Up shared the schedule for the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE rerun event and uploaded videos highlighting the swimsuit costumes we will be able to get for 2B and A2. This brings the total up to three costumes for each of those characters. The company also extended the Stellar Blade Eve banner to July 10, 2025, rather than ending it on July 3, 2025, and confirmed a new general SSR character named Sora will be added to the Ordinary Recruit and Social Point Recruit banners after her feature banner runs July 3-17, 2025.
The two swimsuit costumes for 2B and A2 that are based on their original NieR: Automata outfits are called YoRHa Unofficial Waterfront Gear I and YoRHa Unofficial Waterfront Gear Prototype. 2B's is part of the paid Hidden Summer Pass. However, we can earn A2's by logging in every day for 21 days straight during the Silent Oasis check-in event. The 2B YoRHa Uniform 1 outfit will be in the Costume Gacha, A2's YoRHa Uniform Prototype will be sold in the Cash Shop, and we can earn 2B and A2's respective Metamorphic Damage looks for getting them from the gacha.
Here's the 2B YoRHa Unofficial Waterfront Gear I swimsuit video showing the first NIKKE NieR: Automata event's new costume on YouTube:
You can see the A2 YoRHa Unofficial Waterfront Gear Prototype YouTube Short below as well.
As for the NieR: Automata NIKKE rerun event schedule, here's when everything happens:
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is available for PCs and mobile devices. The NieR: Automata event runs July 3-31, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, June 30, 2025 12:00 PM
Square Enix announced a new batch of outfits for the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store optional attire, and now our FFXIV avatars' costumes can include many more belts. There are three Belt-leather packs, with two featuring different takes on outfits and the third offering two extra accessories.
The two types of FFXIV full outfits with more belts are Belt-leather Attire (Cropped Slops) and Belt-leather Attire (Trousers) sets that cost $18 in the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store. The main difference is that the former shows more skin than the latter and the tops' color schemes are swapped, but each one is a monochromatic style. Belt-leather Attire (Cropped Slops) gives you the Belt-leather Loafers, Cropped Belt-leather Slops pants, and the white Open-back Belt-leather Harness Top with black harness. These can all be dyed. The Belt-leather Attire (Trousers)gives you Belt-leather Boots, Belt-leather Harness Top with a black shirt and white shirt, and Belt-leather Trousers.
Here's how those two sets look:
The Belt-leather Beret and Fingerstalls Set is $6 in the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store, and it adds belts to a hat and gloves. The beret has two belts on the right side, and the gloves have belts around the wrist and top of the hand. These can also be dyed, just like the two clothing sets.
Here's that clothing:
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and patch 7.3 debuts in August 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, June 30, 2025 11:00 AM
Tohakusha announced it will feature a replica of the time machine from Steins;Gate at a 15th anniversary exhibition at the Akihabara Don Quijote store in Tokyo, Japan. The show will start on Steins;Gate day, which is July 28th, the day Future Gadget Lab's Time Leap Machine is made and the game's events begin. The event will include replicas, art, and merchandise to buy when it runs between July 28, 2025 and August 31, 2025.
Since this announcement is still early, there are no images or exact details about some of the exhibits that will be shown or items that will be sold. Tohakusha specifically mentioned a 1:1 scale version of the the Steins;Gate time machine, and this could refer to the Time Leap Machine or FG204. The latter would be much larger than the former, naturally.
The actual 15th anniversary of the series took place on October 15, 2024. Mages celebrated with a short video confirming more projects were planned and a Steins;Gate 15th Live: One World event on October 27, 2024.
The Steins;Gate 15th Anniversary Pop-Up will take place at the Akihabara Don Quijote between July 28, 2025 and August 31, 2025. The original game is on the Switch, PS3, Vita, PC, and mobile devices worldwide, as well as on the PS4, Xbox 360, and mobile devices in Japan. A remake called Steins;Gate Re:Boot is in development. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll.
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Siliconera Monday, June 30, 2025 10:00 AM
June 30, 2025, marks the 30th anniversary day of the Ace Combat game series. Bandai Namco celebrates the occasion by revealing multiple celebration projects through a rehaul of the series' official website.
One of the announcements made here is the confirmation of a new orchestra concert. After being previously held in October 2021, the Ace Combat/S The Symphony concert will take place again at the Saitama Kaikan Grand Hall on January 31, 2026.
In addition, Bandai Namco is working with other companies to release new Ace Combat merchandise in Japan to mark its 30th anniversary. Amnibus has opened pre-orders for Ace Combat Zero-themed merchandise, ranging from T-shirts to canvas boards. Meanwhile, Type II is producing a gaming controller designed after the Ace Combat 7 protagonist Trigger, which will be compatible with PC, Switch, and Switch 2.
Bandai Namco has also published a memorial movie on the series' official YouTube channel. Besides compiling the above reveals, it also includes Nugget's sneak peek of the development scene for the next Ace Combat game. Bandai Namco has been working on it with ILCA since 2021, and the companies have also since set up Bandai Namco Aces as a new studio for the upcoming game.
The Ace Combat series began with the release of the first game for PlayStation in Japan on June 30, 1995. The latest entry as of 2025 is Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown, which is readily available worldwide on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
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Destructoid Monday, June 30, 2025 3:21 PM
Persona 5 The Phantom X's potential presence or absence of a soft pity has been a popular topic of discussion in the community ever since the Global version went live.
The global version has a few notable differences from the regional servers. Many players have speculated that there might be soft pity in the Global, too. However, there may be no good news if you're struggling with your banner pulls.
Is there soft pity in Persona 5 The Phantom X Global?
Before answering the question, it's important to understand what soft pity is. A pity in a gacha refers to a milestone that guarantees the game will reward you with a valuable character after opening the banner a specific number of times. This ensures that your bad luck with banner pulls doesn't completely hamstring you. This also ensures that you're at least guaranteed the character you're pulling for after spending your resources (the amount required to hit the pity).
A soft pity is like an unofficial milestone that a lot of gacha games implement to make banners slightly more rewarding. A soft pity is easier to trigger than a hard pity, as the former is always going to take a lesser number of pulls to reach. However, players have no known way of knowing if their favorite gacha has a soft pity.
As of this writing, there's absolutely no evidence to suggest that there is soft pity for the global version of the game. I have looked into what the community feels, and so far, there's no concrete proof about a soft pity existing.
I have managed to test using a friend's account (who is a paid player), and the only pity I hit was at the 80-pull mark. Had there been a soft pity, the odds of pulling a highlight character should have been higher. Of course, I still might have been unlucky (since it's a soft pity), but it's unlikely that the global has anything but a hard pity.
Does Persona 5 The Phantom X Global has hard pity?
The global version has hard pity on both the character and weapons banner. The pity rate is slightly different based on whether you're going for weapons or characters. Character banners have their hard pity set at 80 pulls, which guarantees a 5-star character from the banner.
Weapon banners have their pity set at 70, so slightly less, at least. There's an event live on the Global version, which allows you to select two additional 5-star weapons. If you manage to get a 5-star weapon, there's a 50% chance for one of your selections to pop with it. SEGA has followed the typical formula when it comes to the hard Pity.
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Destructoid Monday, June 30, 2025 3:10 PM
BitLife offers hundreds of job options for you to pursue, ranging from firefighting to becoming a world-renowned singer. Sometimes, our interests lie in special forms of dancing.
Whether you're pursuing this position to complete a weekly challenge, earn an achievement, or satisfy personal curiosity is entirely up to you. Let's dive into how to become an exotic dancer in BitLife.
How to become an Exotic Dancer in BitLife
There are two types of exotic dancer roles you can find in BitLife. For characters who identify as female, you can pursue this role by heading into the game's full-time job list and scrolling down until you find an "Exotic Dancer" position. Male characters have a unique variant simply titled "Male Stripper."
You can find these jobs by heading into Occupation, Full-Time jobs, and scrolling to the bottom until you see one or the other. In some cases, you'll even spot both. If they don't appear right away, close and reopen the BitLife app or age up and recheck the list. You may have to repeat this a few times if you're unlucky and don't spot it right away.
The exotic dancer role will appear with a peach and a "Club" tag beside its name. The male variant also has this club tag, with its emoji showing a male character dancing instead. These differ from the usual Dancer or Dance Instructor jobs, which have characters in red dresses as their emojis and "Film Studio" or "Dance Company" as their locations.
Neither job has any work experience or education requirements, letting you apply right from high school if you wish. However, your interviewer will deny you if you're a male applying for an exotic dancer role or vice versa. You'll also be denied if you have a criminal record, so try to avoid committing any crimes unless absolutely necessary. If you have a record and still want the job, emigrate to another country before applying.
For certain weekly events, such as the Thunda From Down Unda challenge, you'll be born a male character who has to become an exotic dancer. One option is undergoing Gender Reassignment surgery to become a female before applying for the exotic dancer role. Alternatively, you can go for the male equivalent to knock out the task. What you do will largely vary with each challenge, but you're free to try both, depending on your preferences.
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Destructoid Monday, June 30, 2025 2:51 PM
It's hard to believe, but the decade of the 2020s is more than halfway over now.
Time flies, but time also slows to an actual crawl when a decade begins with a global pandemic. That said, ever since 2020, the gaming industry has seen an influx of awesome games that deserve to be in the discussion of the GOATs.
Many would argue that the gaming industry is on a downturn, and in some aspects, it definitely is. But there are still incredible titles, both from new and existing IPs, that launch each year and give us something to really fall in love with.
The decade began with most of us in lockdown, with games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Call of Duty: Warzone keeping us comfy and sane. And now the 2020s have worn on with classic titles like Elden Ring, God of War: Ragnarok, Baldur's Gate 3, and many others since filling up our hearts and minds.
And now, 2025's first six months already has some legit game of the year contenders with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Kingdom Come: Deliverance II, Blue Prince, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and others, along with a full six months of other additional new games set to continue to excite us all.
Here's a non-exhaustive list of some notable, high-scoring, controversial, or fun games that have been released thus far this decade to dredge up some memories.
As you can see, there have been quite a few all-timers and instant classics so far this decade. And so I ask you, dear reader, what do you think has been the best game of the 2020s so far? Let us know by answering our poll and sounding off in the comments below.
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Destructoid Monday, June 30, 2025 2:17 PM
Did you know you can travel around the world in BitLife and experience life's wonders? Well, kind of. Although you won't see any scenery, your character can visit different countries around the world and receive a happiness boost, depending on their interactions during their holiday.
Traveling to Boston, in particular, is trickier than it sounds. Usually, the locations you visit range from festivals around the world to a country's capital city. The United States has numerous capital cities in each state, making it difficult to narrow your search down to just one.
How to travel to Boston in BitLife
You can travel to Boston by heading into Activities, Vacation, and Plan a Vacation. Here, you'll see a list of countries and, occasionally, states in the USA. Your goal is to find Boston, Massachusetts, in this list.
However, there is a caveat with this. The list is completely random, and you can only refresh it by closing and reopening the BitLife app, aging up, or swapping to another character. Restarting the app is the easiest option of the three.
If you're unlucky, finding Boston will require multiple resets. There are hundreds of options you can encounter, from Florida's Disney World to the Great Wall of China, so you'll have tons of tourist spots to cycle through until you find Boston. From this point onward, whether you see the option is entirely luck-dependent. Patience is key.
Once you find Boston on your vacation list, you can pick your travel class before confirming your option. Your travel class will depend on whether you're traveling to Boston for a scavenger hunt, an achievement, or a weekly challenge. If you want to save money, you can go budget or economy, while first-class is a solid alternative if you want to increase your character's happiness significantly.
After planning your trip, there's a chance you'll encounter a random event that influences your enjoyment. This can range from a random mugger attempting to steal from you to your character deciding which tourist attraction to visit. It's rare for anything bad to happen, but it's still worth thinking about your options before choosing, just in case.
Aside from boosting your character's happiness, the main benefit of going on vacations to Boston is to satisfy the challenge and event requirements. For example, you might find a challenge objective asking you to go on first-class trips to random countries. In other cases, it'll specify that you need to travel to Boston, such as during the limited-time Independence Day scavenger hunt.
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Destructoid Monday, June 30, 2025 2:02 PM
Thanks to his ability to deal heavy hits and get more dangerous by tanking damage, Bull can be considered a great alternative for those who enjoy diving in and getting close and personal in Brawl Stars.
However, as that also makes him an easy target in most engagements, picking even a single subpar piece of gear can be fatal. So you can avoid that and charge your way to victory, here's the best Bull build in Brawl Stars.
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The best Gear for Bull in Brawl Stars
As Bull finds himself with low HP more often than not, we will be starting our build with a Damage gear piece, which offers him a 15% DMG boost when under 50% HP. We will then follow that up with the Super Charge, given its ability to boost the availability of his Bulldozer Super by 10%. The latter is huge, as it works in tandem with his ability to gain Super meter per damage received and allows you to have Bulldozer at hand at quick intervals.
What is the best Star Power and Gadget combination for Bull?
Like with most tanks, we consider the T-Bone Injector to be the best Gadget for Bull, as its immediate HP regen can guarantee your survival after charging in or while making an emergency escape. Although both of his Star Powers can be great fits, we are going to pair the above with Tough Guy for its always-welcome shield. If you are not familiar with them, here's an overview of both our Star Power and Gadget of choice:
If paired with a competent healer or if you are sure you can survive without it, using Stomped in place of the Injector can also work well for Bull and will allow you to stun enemies after performing his charge for guaranteed solo and team kills. Keep in mind, though, the gadget has a long cooldown of 14 seconds.
How to play Bull in Brawl Stars
Unlike many might think, piloting Bull does require what I like to call calculated aggression, as ideally, you want to combo his Super into a series of up to two close-up shots before charging again. Since you won't have his charge available from the get-go, make sure to use bushes to conceal your presence until the time to lead the attack. As his damage also takes a huge hit when at mid-range, don't hesitate to also use the environment and your teammates to lock targets in place.
The best modes for Bull
Although his high damage and survivability via the effects of T-Bone Injector, Tough Guy, and his Jaws of Steel Hypercharge —which lowers the damage received by him while charging by 80% and boosts his speed and DMG by 25 and 5%— makes Bull a great pick for most modes, his ability to set up team-wide eliminations and bring down all obstacles on your way make him a perfect fit for both Heist and Brawl Ball.
With Bull now taken care of, make sure to also check out the latest Brawl Stars Codes for some great freebies, such as thousands of coins and a welcome Krusty Kash boost.
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Destructoid Monday, June 30, 2025 2:01 PM
The hype levels for Marvel Rivals' new season are officially reaching critical mass, as NetEase Games has begun to tease the impending arrival of new content once more.
A short teaser video posted on Twitter/X shows what looks like a new section of Klyntar, the symbiote home world and planet led by the god of symbiotes, Knull. In it, there also appears to be a resurrection pod similar to Adam Warlock's ultimate. And inside? We can take an educated guess.
It's most likely Phoenix, AKA X-Men member Jean Grey, who's been leaked before as the season's new hero, along with the vampire slayer Blade, who finally woke up from his months-long nap after being rescued from Dracula's grasp in season one.
Twitch accidentally spilled the beans this past Friday that Phoenix and Blade are coming as new heroes in a blog about upcoming Twitch Drops, but season two's in-game lore has been hinting at Phoenix coming to do battle with Knull for some time.
The symbiote god somehow managed to survive the heroes' previous assault on Klyntar, leading them to enlist the help of "one of the primal forces of the universe" to deal with him, hinting at Jean Grey and her Phoenix alter ego, possessed by the all-powerful Phoenix Force.
Previous leaks hint that both new heroes are likely to be Duelists, but we won't know for sure until there's some official confirmation from NetEase. Considering the new season is now less than two weeks away, we should be getting some news about season three in the coming days to confirm what we already know, and some of what we may not.
The Twitch blog also mentioned "all-new team-ups, stunning Venomized costumes, and sizzling summer events that will turn up the heat," so the latest season of the hero shooter will have a lot of eyes on it when it drops.
Season three of Marvel Rivals will begin on July 11 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
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Destructoid Monday, June 30, 2025 12:46 PM
The addition of Layered Weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds adds a new sense of fashion to the endgame, as you can now personalize those beloved blades (or other gear) to look different.
Capcom has finally introduced Layered Weapons to the latest Monster Hunter title. Thanks to this update, you can now make your weapon match the looks of your armor sets. Let's find out how to equip and use Layered Weapons.
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How to get Layered Weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds
The first task is to craft a Layered Weapon, which can be done with any standard weapon that you made. However, it will take some time and resources, since your weapon will need to be at the highest rarity. The highest rarity will vary with your weapon, but it's safe to assume that you should already have something eligible if you're in the endgame.
If you have an Artian Weapon, you can use that as a Layered Weapon. In case of an Artian Weapon, you'll have to refine it all the way up to its highest level before you can turn it into a Layered Weapon. Of course, you will need to make sure to update your game to the latest version to access Title Update 2.
How to use Layered Weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds
To turn an eligible weapon into a layered weapon, you'll need to follow these steps.
Once confirmed, your weapons will have a different appearance. Do note that the changes are purely cosmetic.
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Destructoid Monday, June 30, 2025 12:27 PM
If you're looking to earn lots of XP, tackling island story quests is one of the best ways to do so in Fortnite. Some of these quests can be a bit tricky to get done, so you may need some help working through them.
Although these aren't the same as the main story quests, they're still essential to tackle if you want to know all the lore in this season. They get you familiar with some new faces and help you catch up with old ones. Here's how to complete all island story quests in Fortnite.
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All island story quests and how to complete them in Fortnite Chapter 6, season 3
There are six sets of island story quests you can complete in Fortnite, all of which have several unique tasks you need to get done in them. These six quest series are as follows.
Shadows of the Shard quests in Fortnite
Hope has four quests for you to tackle in the Shadows of the Shard quest series, although one of her tasks asks you to work on another island quest series, so it feels like a bit more. You need to meet up with two important NPCs for these tasks.
Robin's Training quests in Fortnite
Robin has three quests for you to get done in the Robin's Training quest series, all of which are fairly easy to tackle as long as you manage to get a Wingshot Grappler.
Heart of the Sprites quests in Fortnite
There are three Heart of the Sprites quests you need to get done with Jade. Her tasks ask you to interact with Dash Sprites, which are small creatures that can be found wandering around the island.
Brothers of Mask & Blade quests in Fortnite
Perhaps the trickiest quest series of all is Brothers of Mask & Blade, which has five tasks for you to get done. This is by far the most complex set of quests, with several imposing boss battles you need to work on.
A Golden Shadow quests in Fortnite
There are four tasks you need to get done for Midas in the A Golden Shadow series. One of these quests asks you to fully finish another set of island story quests, though, so it feels like a lot more than just four.
Skillet's Scheme quests in Fortnite
Skillet's got five tasks for you to tackle in the Skillet's Scheme quest series. These quests mostly involve tracking down and chatting with various characters, so you'll need to know where all NPCs are to get them done.
Island story quests can be a bit glitchy, so you may sometimes run into issues while completing them. The progress for them sometimes doesn't seem to track properly, so if you finish a step but notice it's not done, you may need to wait until the next round to move forward. You can try tackling the next step since all of them are listed here, but it might not actually count towards your progress.
These tasks are also different from regular story quests, so to keep up with the main storyline, you also need to tackle those. This includes key tasks like the Trials of Morgan Myst and copying the actions of Morgan Myst's shadow proxies.
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Destructoid Monday, June 30, 2025 12:00 PM
It's quite hard for me not to get emotional when I think about Hideo Kojima and his games. I'm a big fan, yes, but the way that several of his games have hit me at specific points in my life has left an indelible mark on who I am.
From odd and quirky to straight-up weird, Kojima's games often make headlines and enter discussions for their shock factor or general silliness. But within each title are also themes and messages that have helped me cope with everything that life seems to find a way to throw at you when you're struggling most.
I'm eternally thankful that I had a relatively smooth childhood, so a bulk of Kojima's repertoire was just there for me to enjoy, for the most part. But then again, I also used to look to future Metal Gear Solid games as something of a North Star growing up as I struggled with angst, depression, and aimlessness in life. I had to keep going because I had to know how Solid Snake's story would end.
Those early games were not without their own lessons, though. Metal Gear Solid and Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty taught me about the world's issues with ongoing conflict and nuclear proliferation (still incredibly relevant to this day), and one's desire to leave something behind to pass on to the future.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater taught me that the powers that be will chew you up and spit you out to benefit the "greater good," so you need to be true to yourself above all else. Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots showed me that everything comes to an end eventually, both good and bad. But for the most part, in retrospect, life was relatively smooth sailing throughout my growing love of Kojima's work.
And then adulthood hit, and the shit hit the fan in a big way in my 20s. All sorts of personal loss defined the better part of a decade for me, and there were two Kojima games directly involved in how I navigated it: Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain in 2015 and Death Stranding in 2019.
MGS5's main theme is vengeance and obsession, something that consumed me at the time. Those who had wronged me and my family were the focal point of my thoughts, along with the overwhelming feeling of loss and pain from it.
Experiencing Kaz Miller and Venom Snake's quest for revenge helped me deal with it. I still deal with it to this day, but questing through The Phantom Pain's open world was a form of therapy, a distraction, and a way to cope through the worst period of my life.
And then Death Stranding took things to a new level a few years later. It released a few years after my grandma passed away from cancer, and a few months after my grandpa died due to head trauma from falling off a ladder. I played as Sam Bridges, literally and figuratively carrying a massive weight on his shoulders, pressing on through life's duties while handling a grief of his own. It's something we all can relate to.
Death Stranding 2 is just the latest in a decades-long line of Kojima releases that have helped me in some way. In the early stages of the game, Sam Bridges experiences an incredible loss, and again finds himself forced to reconcile with it as he yet again must "keep on keeping on" through his important journey of reconnecting the post-apocalypse world.
This game has forced me, for better or worse, to unearth some very deep grief and rage that I've kept hidden and buried for far too long, just like Sam in the game. It's been festering, and now Death Stranding 2 has opened the wound again, reminding me of a Mark Twain quote that Kojima previously used in MGS5 marketing: "Anger is an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in which it is stored than to anything on which it is poured."
In the game, Sam can't die because he's a "repatriate" and just comes back to life each time, but also because people rely on him. And so he keeps going. People rely on me, too, so now matter how much I may want to give up, I have to keep going.
I'm still making my way through Death Stranding 2, but every delivery I make, every battle I fight, and every story revelation unfurled is another reminder to confront these problems, lest they rot me from within. It's an uncomfortable process, but a necessary one. I've been enjoying the game but also kind of dreading playing it because of what it's dredging up, no matter how uneasy it makes me feel, because it's necessary.
But every time I pass a road sign left by another player, offering words of encouragement, a smiley emoji, or a song, I find myself wanting to continue and keep fighting through everything in a healthy and constructive way...all while a puppet hung on Sam's hip offers advice. But that's just Kojima for you.
So, yeah, Kojima games may not be for everyone, but they seem to always find a way to hit me personally every time. The stories and themes are usually pretty layered with different interpretations, but what I've gotten from them is invaluable when it comes to mental health.
It's been happening for the better part of 30 years, and I hope it continues, because we all need a healthy outlet and medium to assist us in handling what it means to be human. And if there's one constant in life, it's that more grief and loss is inevitable.
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Destructoid Monday, June 30, 2025 11:10 AM
To fully complete Date Everything!, you have to Realize characters. This process is your eventual main goal, and it's a bit of a tricky one to figure out, so you may need some help learning how to Realize characters.
There are some specific prerequisites for this process, and various steps you need to follow to get it done. If you're ready to help a character move on but struggling to use this gameplay mechanic, here's how to Realize characters in Date Everything!.
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How do you Realize characters in Date Everything?
You can Realize characters by progressing your relationship with them and achieving the required Realization Recipe for them in Date Everything!. This process is a bit complex, so here's a full breakdown of how to get it done.
What does Realizing characters do in Date Everything?
Realizing a character brings them to life as an actual human. Initiating this process for all characters is crucial if you want to achieve a true ending in Date Everything! as it allows them to explore a life beyond the confines of your house.
What happens when you Realize a character in Date Everything?
All Realized characters leave the house and become human, which means you can no longer interact with them. Because of this, you should only Realize a character when you're ready for them to leave. The item they previously were will stay, but they won't be it anymore. The object they were will continuously shimmer gold to highlight every Dateable you have already Realized.
Should you Realize characters in Date Everything?
If you want to conclude the game and witness a series of special scenes, then yes, you should Realize characters. It's crucial you only do so when you're done interacting with them, as all Realized characters leave and can no longer be talked to once the process is complete.
If you want to Realize all Dateables and continue playing, you also need to make sure you Realize Skylar Specs last. Realizing her immediately ends the game, so only do so once you're ready to see the official ending unfold. All other Dateables can be Realized in any order you like.
There are plenty of other tricky tasks to work through next. Consider searching for tough-to-find characters like Rongomaiwhenua, Hero-Hime, and Doug, or unlocking the attic door to access a new area.
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Destructoid Monday, June 30, 2025 11:02 AM
BitLife's Independence Day scavenger hunt has arrived just in time for July 4. From now until July 10, you can complete ten objectives to receive various cosmetic rewards. Completing all ten earns you a special prize, but reaching that goal will require time and dedication.
BitLife Independence Day scavenger hunt guide
BitLife's Independence Day scavenger hunt features 10 themed badges you can collect by completing various objectives. You'll find hints for each, with ads letting you unveil more information. Below is a list of every badge and its required task:
The easiest way to finish this scavenger hunt is to have a character born outside of the US. Most of these objectives are available in any country, letting you finish them before emigrating to America and wrapping up any you haven't tackled.
Let's dive deeper into how to obtain every Independence Day scavenger hunt badge.
Bike Badge
The first task of BitLife's Independence Day scavenger hunt is to ride a bike for the Bike badge. Candywriter introduced bikes during the game's Outdoor Lifestyle update, letting you purchase them through the Shopping menu, regardless of whether you owned the pack. You can access this by going into Assets, Shopping, and picking the Bicycle shop.
Bikes usually cost between a few hundred and a couple thousand dollars. Whether you choose a brand-new or used one is entirely up to you. As long as you buy one and ride it through your vehicle menu, you'll knock this out quickly and easily.
Burger Badge
Your next objective is to work as a fast food worker to obtain the Burger badge. You can find this position by navigating to the Occupation menu's full-time job section. This list randomly shuffles each year, so if you don't see it, age up or close and reopen the BitLife app before rechecking.
Derby Badge
After you make some money and ride a bicycle around, it's time to visit the horse races for the Derby badge. You'll have to pay a small admission fee, with additional options to bet on a horse or just watch. Both options will knock out this objective, so it's up to you if you're feeling lucky.
Dream Badge
The Dream badge is up next. For this, you'll need to emigrate to the United States. It doesn't matter which state you end up in as long as you choose the US as your country and avoid committing crimes to make the process easier. If it doesn't appear right away, close and reopen the menu until you spot it.
Football Badge
The Football badge is one you'll need to complete in your character's teenage years. For this, you'll need to join your school's football team. More specifically, you need to be in high school and stay athletic enough to be accepted. The easiest way to finish this is to join this team in middle school before rejoining your high school's team.
If it doesn't appear in the list, you can use the Time Machine to go back in time, age up, and recheck the list, or create a new character and repeat the process until it shows up. You'll also have higher odds of this appearing if your character lives in the US.
Model T Badge
Our next goal is to purchase any Ford car. These can include anything from a Ford Focus to a pricier Ford Expedition, depending on what's available. Since you only need to buy it, you can opt for a dirt-cheap, used car with low condition to satisfy the objective, if you wish, or splurge on a more expensive one. It's up to you.
You can purchase cars by heading into Assets, Shopping, and visiting any car dealership. There are usually multiple for each character, with more cars available if you close and reopen the BitLife app or age up and recheck the list.
Soldier Badge
It's time to join the army. For the Soldier badge, you'll need to have one of your characters enlist in any military branch, from the Air Force and Navy to the army. It's up to you which one you choose, but I went with the army during my playthroughs.
Star Badge
Have you noticed a "Pray" button on your main screen while playing BitLife? For the Star badge, you'll need to pray to the game's devs for rewards. Doing this requires you to press the button and watch an ad to receive whichever prize you chose.
If it doesn't appear on your screen right away, continue playing until it does. It's somewhat random, so your best bet is to watch out for it as you complete other objectives.
Sun Badge
One of the easiest tasks of this scavenger hunt is the Sun Badge. For this one, you'll need to visit the salon and get a spray tan. You can find this option by heading into Activities, Salon & Spa, and Tanning Salon.
Tea Bag Badge
The last task you'll find during BitLife's Independence Day scavenger hunt is to travel to Boston. This one is tough, as you'll need to search through the game's vacation list until you spot Boston, Massachusetts in the list. You can choose any airplane class you wish, allowing you to save money or go on an expensive, lavish trip.
As long as you make it to Boston, you'll knock out the task, letting you complete BitLife's Independence Day scavenger hunt and claim its mystery cosmetic prize.
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