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PCGamesN Saturday, June 10, 2023 2:06 PM
     Diablo 4 elixirs and potions explained

What are all the Diablo 4 elixirs? While you will always have a trusty healing brew available, topping off your health as you batter yet another legion of demons terrorizing the world of Sanctuary, there are times when you'll need an extra pick-me-up. This is where the powerful one-time effects of elixirs come in, and they can make all the difference.

All the Diablo 4 elixirs will boost one or more stats, some of which can bolster the potency of the best Diablo 4 classes. They all need specific herbs, which you can find in grass piles. So if you want to give your best Diablo 4 builds that little extra boost, it's time to brush up on how you can make all these concoctions at the Alchemist and what all the elixirs in the RPG game do.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4 review, Diablo 4 classes

PCGamesN Saturday, June 10, 2023 11:08 AM
     Join us for a game of Starfield showcase bingo

The Starfield showcase is almost here, and to celebrate our best look at the new Bethesda RPG game yet we at PCGamesN have made an online bingo card, in an effort to make our watch along even more entertaining. With the Starfield release date looming overhead, there's no better time to dive in.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Starfield release date, Starfield ship design, Starfield Game Pass

PCGamesN Saturday, June 10, 2023 11:33 AM
     Valve targets CSGO case idlers as Counter-Strike 2 looms

Fresh Counter-Strike 2 patch notes show Valve is taking a firmer stance on case farming as it continues to roll out almost daily changes for its latest round of Counter-Strike 2 beta testing. With new users now getting into the CS2 limited test beta, Valve continues to work on fixing bugs and exploits with another Counter-Strike 2 update, but also takes the opportunity to change CSGO case drops for its previous FPS game.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Counter-Strike 2 release date, Best multiplayer games

PCGamesN Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:16 AM
     Minecraft players really want their dirt cube back

Players are mourning the loss of the Minecraft grass block as the sandbox game's launcher icon, just as the Minecraft 1.20 release date has arrived. As it turns out, tens of thousands of players (at least over the last day) have made it known that they prefer the simple elegance of the Minecraft grass block over the face of a Creeper for the game's PC launcher, and I couldn't agree more.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods

PCGamesN Saturday, June 10, 2023 8:03 AM
     What we need to see from Destiny 2 before The Final Shape

I'm almost glad Lightfall was a bit rubbish. After the 30th Anniversary Pack and The Witch Queen, I was getting used to Destiny 2 being really good, and it was a strange, unsettling feeling. Destiny's form has always ebbed and flowed, and the highs give shape to the lows; terrific as The Taken King and Forsaken were, they shone more brightly because Destiny 1 and 2 were so disappointing at launch. Perhaps Bungie is going very meta with the message of Destiny's Light and Darkness Saga - you need both for either to have meaning.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 Lightfall review, Destiny 2 builds

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, June 10, 2023 1:00 PM
    

Wholesome Direct is my favourite showcase from not-E3, because I feel like it's a show directly catered to my interests. Cats, cooking, seaside towns, pretty landscapes, magical girls - Wholesome Direct has it all. This year we from the RPS Indiescovery Podcast watched the show and have plucked out a handful of games that we're looking forward to the most, which was pretty difficult. There were a lot of great games this year.

There were around 70 games spotlighted during the showcase, so there was no way we could possibly list them all, but we've done our best and here are our bestest best picks. If you're after more gaming news and announcements from this year's not-E3 check out our coverage of not-E3 2023, Summer Game Fest round-up, and Day Of The Devs round-up. For now though, have a pleasant scroll through which wholesome games we have our eyes on.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, June 10, 2023 12:00 PM
    

Adorable exploration and platformer game Smushi Come Home has just been shadow-dropped as part of this year's Wholesome Direct, meaning you can play it right now. The game follows the titular Smushi, a small mushroom, as it makes its way out of a forest to get back home. Along the way, it'll meet and help out many of the forest's inhabitants. If the combination of tiny shroom guy, chill exploration, and light puzzling hasn't convinced you, take a look at the game's launch trailer below.

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Siliconera Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:00 PM
    

Cassette Beasts' Companions Are What I Always Wanted from Pokemon Rivals

I always wanted a Pokemon game where the rivals get more attention and are more involved. Pokemon Black and White and Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's companions both come close! But I really wanted a sense of greater connection. Probably the best thing about Bytten Studio's Cassette Beasts is how its companion system gives us that with characters. We have these moments where the people are always alongside us, get their own questline moments, and matter. There are even romance options in Cassette Beasts, which basically does everything I'd hope from a Pokemon-like monster collecting game.

In case you're unfamiliar with it, Cassette Beasts involves characters from different parallel worlds and places in time all brought to New Wirral. Everyone's getting by and finding new goals for themselves. Players are found by Kayleigh, who happens to be both a possible companion and romance option in Cassette Beasts. From there, it gets pretty open-ended. There is a story involving creatures called Archangels and getting home, but there are also subplots that can involve characters like Eugene. But even ones not connected to additional, long-running stories can appear, fight alongside you, and become your friend. Like Barkley. Barkley is a good boy.

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What's great about this system first and foremost is that the introductions tend to be handled well. Kayleigh and Eugene are both introduced as part of the story. You get to know them fairly well over the course of that questline. Others come up as you explore the world and find them at different places. You benefit in not only getting a companion in these Cassette Beasts characters, but someone genuinely useful. Each one fights alongside you in battle and can fuse with you to become a more powerful creature.

The interactions end up feeling natural, and never really forced. You can get involved with character quests for them. These reveal more about their backgrounds, motivations, and personalities. When you stop at campfires to rests, you'll engage in conversations. Some of these will be unique. For example, Barkley might get some treats or pets, while you'll talk about specific topics with the human allies. Bonds form as you fight alongside each other and go through quests, so it isn't like there are forced "event" scenes that come across as unnatural. You're spending days and weeks exploring New Wirral. It makes sense.

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The way Cassette Beasts handles romance between the companion characters is also pretty tactful. You aren't automatically forced into a relationship just because you did spend all that time together. After the companion quest is done and you max out all five of their hearts, a conversation comes up. You have the option to pursue something more or not. And if you do, you get an extra cutscene and new dialogue. It feels tactful, but not overbearing or like it changes the focus of the adventure.

It all just works so well. These people we are spending time with become a part of our virtual lives. Bytten Studios seems to get how Cassette Beasts characters could start meaning something to us, and gives us this relationship system with companions that feels fulfilling without changing the focus or getting overbearing. It's quite a welcome bonus.

Cassette Beasts is available for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

The post Cassette Beasts' Companions Are What I Always Wanted from Pokemon Rivals appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, June 10, 2023 1:06 PM
    

a wholesome direct 2023 games

Each year among the various game showcases, there's the Wholesome Direct. It's a presentation focused on titles designed to be cozy or pleasant. The 2023 installment aired on June 10, 2023 and fell under the Summer Game Fest umbrella. While the official Twitter account teased many of the trailers that would appear and titles that would be present, here's a quick roundup of some of the more notable games that appeared during the presentation. Four titles were shadowdrops, with Frogsong, Life After Magic, Smushi Come Home, and Toaster Ball available now.

Here's the list of Wholesome Direct 2023 games. Most of them are indie titles, and many are multiplatform ones. If a release date was mentioned, it's included in the list.

  • Athenian Rhapsody
  • Baladins - early 2024
  • Beastieball
  • Botany Manor
  • Bubblegum Galaxy
  • Button City Soccer Days
  • Campfire Cat Cafe
  • Ducky's Delivery Service
  • Everdeep Aurora - 2024
  • Fall of Porcupine
  • Fishbowl
  • Feed All Monsters - June 22, 2023
  • Fields of Mistria - 2024
  • Flutter Away - August 3, 2023
  • Frogsong - available today
  • Garden Buddies
  • Garden Witch Life - closed beta live
  • Go-Go Town - July 3, 2023 PC playtest
  • Gourdlets
  • Grimoire Groves
  • The Guardian of Nature
  • A Highland Song
  • Henry Halfhead
  • I Am a Caterpillar
  • Kamaeru
  • KarmaZoo
  • Kibu
  • Lakeburg Legacies - July 20, 2023
  • The Last Alchemist
  • Let's Revolution
  • Life After Magic - available today
  • Little Friends: Puppy Island - June 27, 2023
  • Little Nemo and the Guardians of Slumberland
  • A Little to the Left: Cupboards & Drawers DLC - June 27, 2023
  • Loftia
  • Magical Delicacy
  • Manita's Kitchen - October 23, 2023
  • March of Shrooms
  • Mars First Logistics
  • Mineko's Night Market - September 26, 2023
  • Mirth Island
  • Moonstone Island
  • Orange Season -
  • The Palace on the Hill - August 2023
  • Pekoe
  • Petit Island
  • Pizza Possum
  • Quilts & Cats of Calico
  • Sanya
  • Smushi Come Home - available today
  • Snacko
  • Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
  • Solarpunk - 2024
  • Sopa
  • Spirit Swap
  • The Star Named Eos
  • Station to Station
  • Sticky Business
  • Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life - June 27, 2023
  • Surmount
  • Sushi Ben - 2023
  • Tall Trails
  • Tiny Book Shop
  • A Tiny Sticker Tale
  • Toaster Ball
  • Townframe
  • Townseek - early 2024
  • Tracks of Thought
  • Unpacking - mobile launch in 2023
  • Usagi Shima - September 1, 2023
  • Venba - July 31, 2023
  • While the Iron's Hot
  • Wood & Weather
  • Word Factori
  • Wylde Flowers - new updates

There's also a dedicated Steam page for the event for wishlisting and easily accessing demos.

Here's the full presentation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHPF2g1HyLs&ab_channel=WholesomeGames

In case you missed it, the 2022 Wholesome Direct game roundup also featured a wide range of titles.

The post Here Is the Wholesome Direct 2023 Game Roundup appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, June 10, 2023 11:00 AM
    

Genshin Impact G FUEL

Beverage brand G FUEL announced its latest collaboration, this time with HoYoVerse and Genshin Impact. The company will release a new flavor called Traveler's Ale inspired by the series. A wait list is open ahead of the launch of pre-orders, which will happen on June 21, 2023. The Collector's Box itself will ship in September 2023 and come with a shaker cup.

The collaborative flavor is called Traveler's Ale, which tastes like Cactus Lime. The 9.9oz tub contains 40 servings and comes as part of the Traveler's Ale Collector's Box set, which is priced at $59.99. Alongside the drink mix, the Traveler's Ale Collector's Box also includes a 24oz steel shaker cup adorned with Paimon herself.

The G FUEL and Genshin Impact collaboration collector's set is only available through the official site. Currently, you can sign up for the wait list on G FUEL's website to be ready for when pre-orders launch on June 21, 2023.

Here's a closer look at the Collector's Box and everything it includes:
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This isn't the first time that G FUEL collaborated with developer for a video game branded drink. For example, we've seen Sonic the Hedgehog flavors that tastes like peach rings and chili dogs and a Resident Evil 8 flavor that tastes like Lady Dimitrescu's blood (melon, apparently).

The Genshin Impact G FUEL Traveler's Ale Collector's box is set to ship in September 2023. Genshin Impact is available on the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices.

The post Genshin Impact G FUEL Flavor and Collector's Box Announced appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Saturday, June 10, 2023 9:00 AM
    

A Business Proposal Manhwa Is a Typical Mistaken Identity Romance

Mistaken identity is a common theme in romance manga and manwha, and A Business Proposal is Yen Press' latest series to dabble in the concept. However, it almost feels like an overload of "who's who" early on. While it is a lot, it is still a fun read and seems like there's a potential for things to calm down now that the concept's completely settled.

Hari Shin isn't in the best place as A Business Proposal's first volume begins, as the manhwa's heroine dealing with two heavy hits. Someone she's been in love with for a long time revealed he has a girlfriend, and decided the best way to let her know was to invite her to lunch to — surprise — meet her. Her parents' restaurant was hit hard by an avian flu incident, so she's helping to support them. However, her friend Yeongsun Jin offers a solution to help with one of those problems. Her family wants her to get married and arranged a blind-date and meeting with Taemu Kang, a similarly rich man whose grandfather who wants him to get married. Yeongsun will pay Hari to go in her place and make a terrible impression to screw things up enough that this won't be an issue.

Naturally, it doesn't go that way.

Hari shows up in makeup, a wig, and out-of-character clothing. She behaves poorly and insists she's the most outlandish kind of woman and into the sorts of activities and relationships a corporate, rich, and stereotypically elitist person wouldn't be into. The thing is Taemu, in an effort to get things over with, decided he'd just marry the her before they met to be done with the waste of time.

What follows ends up being a comedy of errors in many ways. Hari will behave even more poorly and panic. Taemu will be amused by the situation and her antics and continue to press the idea of them getting married. Yeongsun will similarly panic and get amusingly frustrated, because now her family thinks that a marriage is a possibility.

There are times when it's almost overkill as a result. This is because there isn't just one case of mistaken identity between Hari and Taemu. Over the course of this first volume, there are two additional incidents involving major characters. Some of the situations I did actually appreciate. For example, Yeongsun and Taemu's assistant Sunghoon Cha find themselves in this sort of situation. The chemistry between the two of them is genuinely delightful, and offers a more peaceful contrast to the drama surrounding Hari and Taemu. But the fact that all three of these do happen in the first 14 chapters of the A Business Proposal manhwa can feel like a lot. Especially if you read it all in one sitting.

All this said, I'm quite interested to see where things go in the second volume of the A Business Proposal manhwa. It feels like Haehwa and Narak spent the bulk of the first first chapters getting over all of the expected mistaken identity parts of the story, so now the second part can focus on the budding relationship between Hari and Taemu. It also leaves things off in such a way that Yeongsuh and Sunghoon's storyline could become just as compelling. It almost feels like it had to get typical elements from this kind of theme so it could start really opening up. Especially since there are still secrets to deal with and misconceptions to unravel.

A Business Proposal volume 1 is available via Yen Press, and volume 2 of the manhwa will be out on August 22, 2023.

The post A Business Proposal Manhwa Is a Typical Mistaken Identity Romance appeared first on Siliconera.


Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Saturday, June 10, 2023 10:00 AM
     Last Sword Miniatures, a renowned producer of high-quality game miniatures, has just launched their first dark elves campaign, "The Fallen Lineage," on Kickstarter. The campaign, which is already exceeding expectations, has raised over $21,480, dwarfing its initial goal of $2,149. With 326 backers already on board, the campaign shows no sign of slowing down and …

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PCGamesN Saturday, June 10, 2023 7:39 AM
     Terraria's creator

Terraria is often compared to Minecraft, and it's clear to see why. The pair stand side-by-side among the best sandbox games, and their core concepts of digging out resources and building something of your own are quite similar. However, the two actually take rather different approaches to progression - in fact, the creator of Terraria says his inspiration to create it came largely from a desire to have a similar game with more explicit goals.

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PCGamesN Saturday, June 10, 2023 6:54 AM
     Assassin's Creed Mirage just took us right back to 2007

Assassin's Creed Mirage is almost here, and to celebrate the stealth game's impending launch Ubisoft shares a behind-the-scenes look at development while giving up some really great details about what we can expect in Assassin's Creed Mirage. One such feature takes us all the way back to 2007, and it makes me even more excited for the Assassin's Creed Mirage release date.

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PCGamesN Saturday, June 10, 2023 6:35 AM
     Diablo 4's rarest items are real, and one has been found

The rarest items in Diablo 4 are real, and one such drop has been confirmed by Blizzard. Since launch, players looking to perfect their Diablo 4 builds have become increasingly convinced that the Diablo 4 Harlequin Crest, or Shako, and a sword called The Grandfather might actually not be in the RPG game yet, because they seemed too elusive. However, they do exist, and now one player has managed to track one down.

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PCGamesN Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:45 AM
     Tekken 8's director gives his verdict on Mortal Kombat 1

Who says fighting games can't live in harmony? The directors of both Mortal Kombat 1 and Tekken 8 have met up at Summer Game Fest, with the latter praising the former and the two posing for a quick photo, which just warms my heart. With the Mortal Kombat 1 release date on the horizon and Tekken 8 expected to follow soon after, it's delightful to see the competition lifting each other up. It's a great time to be a fan of fighters, that's for sure.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best fighting games on PC, Tekken 8 release date, The best PC games

PCGamesN Saturday, June 10, 2023 4:52 AM
     The Valorant Night Market

June 10, 2023 -  Riot says Night Market is likely to be canceled for this round - full statement below.

While Valorant fans always have their eyes peeled for the next Valorant Night Market, June's iteration of the FPS game's rotating store has been shut down early as a result of a slew of weird glitches and bugs. Sorry avid Valorant cosmetic enthusiasts, you'll need to wait a little longer.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks, Valorant crosshair codes

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, June 10, 2023 3:00 AM
    

My brain is still a little broken from Thursday night's announce-o-ramas and woof, we're headed back into it with Microsoft, Starfield, and PC Gaming Show streams on Sunday night too. Please prepare a nice cold little wooden box for me. Anyway! Forget future games, which present games are you playing this weekend? Here's what we're clicking on!

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Gamer Empire Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:19 AM
     Traditions are what make empires unique. What traditions you pick will drastically affect your play style, often permanently. Selecting the best tradition tree in Stellaris isn't an easy decision to make. Traditions are paid for using Unity, and they provide your empire with anything, from resource bonuses to free pops. Whatever you want your empire […]

Gamer Empire Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:02 AM
     There are a lot of special fish that you can catch in Stardew Valley. However, your location is also very important when the game decides what type of fish to throw at you. Are you going to get a Legendary Fish or some trash? Well, the place where you fish is going to make a […]

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Saturday, June 10, 2023 6:00 AM
     Atlas Games has announced the release of three new exhilarating games – "Planegea", "Godsforge", and "Kitty Noir". All three games showcase the unique flair and creativity that the game publisher is known for. "Planegea", scheduled for release this summer, thrusts players into a prehistoric fantasy setting compatible with the 5E game system. The game combines …

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Saturday, June 10, 2023 5:27 AM
     Westfalia Publishing's latest Kickstarter campaign, Dark Tides, has taken the crowdfunding platform by storm. Dark Tides is a collection of meticulously sculpted, chaos warrior miniatures, cast in dark resin and ready to bring a new level of depth and detail to tabletop gaming. The campaign, with an original goal of just $748, has significantly surpassed …

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 8:35 PM
    

When Foamstars, Square Enix's Splatoon-esque party game where two teams of four face off in a giant foam-spewing battle, was announced at the PlayStation games showcase, it wasn't clear what to expect. Was this just Splatoon in PlayStation-exclusive form? What was the gameplay like? Would it be any fun?

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 8:26 PM
    

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 7:45 PM
    

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth exists, it's coming in early 2024, and the newest trailer gave fans a ton to digest, speculate about, and get pumped for as they wait until next year. Here's every reason why the surprise Summer Game Fest kick-off showcase closer has players buzzing so much.

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 7:15 PM
    

I sit down at my Summer Game Fest Fae Farm hands-on expecting just another Stardew Valley clone, another cozy game that will temporarily capture the attention of Disney adults and children. But within minutes, I realize I am very wrong. Sure, Fae Farm has crops you can farm, and cutesy little NPCs you can romance,…

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 6:35 PM
    

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse came out on June 2 to rave reviews and a box office weekend that trailed only The Super Mario Bros. Movie to become the second-largest of 2023 so far. There's only one thing holding the movie back apparently: people can't hear what the hell characters are saying sometimes.

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 5:55 PM
    

During Insomniac Games' presentation for the upcoming PlayStation exclusive Marvel's Spider-Man 2, creative director Bryan Intihar unveiled new concept art of Peter Parker and Miles Morales battling the iconic villain, Venom. Intihar revealed that Venom's host won't be Eddie Brock, the most well-known symbiote host,…

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 5:34 PM
    

This really shouldn't be news and it certainly shouldn't be surprising to anyone, but yes, new data from Circana shows that—as we told you in 2017—women play video games. In fact, more than half of all Switch owners are women. And a very vocal bunch of idiots are reacting about as well as you'd expect to this…

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Kotaku Friday, June 9, 2023 5:00 PM
    

If you thought Control was a mindfuck, you're not ready for Alan Wake 2. Remedy says the sequel that's been 13 years in the making is the most expansive game the studio has ever done, and that's saying a lot if you consider its impressive oeuvre.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 8:46 PM
     Best Diablo 4 Barbarian build

What is the best Diablo 4 Barbarian build? You won't be able to go far without hearing about the Whirlwind Barbarian. It's the best Diablo 4 Barbarian build right now, and there's little reason to believe it'll be trumped by another anytime soon. In fact, despite getting a timely nerf just a few days into early access, it still ended up being the setup to carry the first player to level 100 in Hardcore.

While that player did lose their character a few dozen hours later, it wasn't through any fault of this exceptional Barbarian build. It's still the best of the best, but even it can't save you from the woes of a shoddy internet connection. So if spinning like a Beyblade isn't for you, consider rerolling with the best Diablo 4 Necromancer build, Sorcerer build, Druid build, or Rogue build instead. Be sure to check out our ultimate guides to every Diablo 4 class and the best Diablo 4 builds, too.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 7:22 PM
     Blox Fruits tier list – best fruits June 2023

Which fruits are on the Blox Fruits tier list? We've put together the ultimate guide to the best fruits in Blox Fruits for both PvE and PvP. Whether you're looking to get the most powerful fruits on your own accord, buy or sell the most frequently requested of the bunch, or use the list to narrow down and practice a top-tier PvP build, we've put in the work to piece together a Blox Fruits best fruits tier list that's ripe for the picking.

Now many years into service, Blox Fruits is still one of the most consistently popular Roblox games out there, frequently rivaling other classics like Adopt Me. While you're here, get a load of these Pet Simulator X codes, Project Slayers codesShinobi Life 2 codes, and - of course - Blox Fruits codes to get up to speed in record time.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 7:50 PM
     We need one Lord of the Rings game to rule them all

In the land of Mordor where the shadows lie, that is where I wish I could be. I would still suffer less there than I have been while playing some of the recent games inspired by Lord of the Rings, like Gollum. As a devoted fan of Tolkien's universe and (almost) everything to come from it, I am beside myself with frustration at how underwhelmed I've been by recent LotR games. There is perhaps no better set of fantasy tales to choose from than Tolkien's for a rich story game, yet so few have taken full advantage of the source material. From LEGO games to technical messes, the history of Lord of the Rings' relationship with videogames is turbulent, to say the least.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 4:06 PM
     Striker Odyssey codes June 2023

What are the new Striker Odyssey codes? This anime-themed, skill-based Roblox game has blown up in popularity since its launch earlier in the year. If you're looking for free spins to get ahead of the competition, we've got a list of the latest Striker Odyssey codes down below.

If you're a Striker Odyssey fan, you might also want to check out our Project Slayers codes and Blox Fruits codes. If you're looking for something with a tactical edge on Roblox, maybe our All Star Tower Defense codes are more your speed. Now, let's get you some freebies in Striker Odyssey.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 6:32 PM
     Beware, Minecraft mods come with a side of spyware

Minecraft is meant to offer us a space for relaxation and fun, an alternate world in which we can unwind after even the most difficult of days. With the sandbox game's recent big update, a ton of additional content came to make the cozy game even more so. Unfortunately, the timing could not have been worse as some of the largest modding platforms for Minecraft are facing compromised downloads infested with dangerous malware. What has always been a game many of us go to for escape has now temporarily been tarnished by malicious hackers.

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PCGamesN Friday, June 9, 2023 7:55 PM
     Destiny 2 Xur location and inventory overview

Are you looking for Destiny 2 Xur? Xur is Destiny 2's Exotic gear merchant, and he appears every weekend to sell coveted items in exchange for Legendary shards. But, if you're a casual player with limited shards to spend, it can be hard to know which items you should purchase from his inventory. That's where we come in.

The Exotic merchant provides plenty of excitement in the free PC game due to his ever-changing inventory and the hope that he might arrive with a god roll. Read on to learn a little about the Destiny 2 Xur schedule, where you can typically find him, and what you'll usually find in his inventory.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, June 9, 2023 9:21 PM
     How To Get The Green Potato In Disney Dreamlight ValleyAre you wondering how to get the Green Potato in Disney Dreamlight Valley so you can craft the Crystallized Green Potion? The Green Potato is one of two essential ingredients for brewing the Crystallized Green Potion. However, there are specific prerequisites that must be met before obtaining it. These include unlocking a particular biome, completing a mandatory quest, and having a high friendship level with a specific furry friend. Fortunately, we have a straightforward guide to help you acquire the Green Potato and its proper usage. Where to find the Green Potato in Disney Dreamlight Valley To obtain the Green Potato, you must obtain the Green Seed from the crystal ball in the Herbalist Room. Finally, plant the Green Seed in the Forgotten Lands biome. However, there are several prerequisites and steps you must take before you can perform these steps. First, you must obtain all 16 Emerald Bottles and use them to craft the Jade Crystal. You can find the respective guides linked above ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, June 9, 2023 8:50 PM
     Fortnite Wilds Chapter 4 Season 3 Vault Door Access What Are Worthy Items Answer ruinsNo jungle is complete without some mysterious ruins, so it's a good thing Epic sprinkled some throughout the biome at Rumble Ruins, Creeky Compound, and Shady Stilts. If you stumbled upon one of these mysterious locked vault doors, you're probably wondering what "Worthy" items are in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 3 Wilds and what's inside. The answer to the ultimate question of why you should open these doors is for the rare loot inside the vaults. All of the vaults are different sizes, and some only have a single door. You'll need to solve a series of riddles to pass through each set of doors in the larger vaults. What are Worthy items in Fortnite Wilds? You'll need to find and sacrifice an item matching the quality of the aura on the corresponding jungle ruin vault door. Note the term "sacrifice," because you'll lose the item in exchange for opening the door. If you run into issues trying to open the first door, ...

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     Jade Crystal Disney Dreamlight ValleyAre you wondering how to make the Jade Crystal in Disney Dreamlight Valley so you can make complete the Green Potato quest? To complete that quest you must concoct the Crystallized Green Potion, but first, you'll require two key components, one of which is the Jade Crystal. Securing this ingredient poses a challenge as it involves gathering all 16 Emerald Bottles dispersed across the diverse biomes in the Valley. This can be a daunting and time-consuming endeavor, albeit necessary, to obtain the materials needed to craft the Jade Crystal. How to get the Jade Crystal in Disney Dreamlight Valley To obtain a Jade Crystal, you must craft it using 16 pieces of Emerald Sliver obtained from Emerald Bottles. You will find Emerald Bottles spread throughout all the biomes of the Valley. If you haven't collected them yet, don't worry, as we have a comprehensive guide on how to get all Emerald Bottles in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Image: PC Invasion Once you have g...

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     Emerald Bottle Disney Dreamlight ValleyAre you wondering how to get all Emerald Bottles in Disney Dreamlight Valley so you can make the Jade Crystal? To create the Crystallized Green Potion, you need two ingredients, and one of them is the Jade Crystal. However, obtaining the Jade Crystal requires collecting all 16 of the scattered Emerald Bottles found throughout the various biomes in the Valley. Finding them can be a challenging and time-consuming task. Fortunately, an easy-to-follow guide can help you locate them quickly and efficiently, so you can start making your potion. How to get all 16 Emerald Bottles in Disney Dreamlight Valley Emerald Bottles will be submerged in various bodies of water spread throughout the Valley. The visibility of these bottles varies depending on the time of day and lighting. Using a Fishing Pole, you can collect them by casting your line to the bottle's location. When done correctly, golden ripples, instead of the usual white, will appear around the line, and you must reel in the catch...

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     Tears Of The Kingdom Yiga Schematics Inventory ScreenOne of the many, many items you can collect in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom comes in the form of the Yiga Schematics. At first, you can't do anything with them, but that changes once you acquire the Autobuild ability. The Yiga Schematics provide you with preset templates for contraptions that you would normally build with Ultrahand but can generate automatically with Autobuild. For those who want to go crazy with Zonai devices but have trouble coming up with creative contraption ideas, these schematics should help greatly in that regard. Tears of the Kingdom contains 34 Yiga Schematics in total; read on to learn how to acquire them all. Collecting the Yiga Schematics in Tears of the Kingdom Every Yiga Schematic in Tears of the Kingdom is located in the Depths, specifically in the many Yiga Clan camps you can find down there. Each camp contains a single Yiga Schematic locked away in a shed guarded by a specific Yiga Clan member. The member in question has a glo...

Tabletop Gaming News – TGN Friday, June 9, 2023 7:00 PM
     Imperial Publishing Inc. has launched a Kickstarter campaign to bring acclaimed designer Michael Kiesling's Sanssouci to the United States. Kiesling, famous for designing the hit game Azul among others, brings another top-notch gaming experience to the table. With an impressive $27,883 pledged of its modest $5,000 goal and with 15 days to go, the campaign …

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     The Pokémon Company has officially launched Pokémon Trading Card Game Live worldwide, offering players across the globe an exciting new way to engage in the beloved trading card game. With this launch, Pokémon enthusiasts also get to experience the all-new expansion pack, Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved. Following the game's exit from its global beta phase, …

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     As the sounds of battle echo through the realm, a new crowdfunding campaign is looking to arm tabletop gaming enthusiasts like never before. The Castles & Crusades Adventurers Armory Kickstarter project has successfully garnered US$27,004 in pledges, far surpassing its initial US$2,500 goal, with 26 days remaining before it concludes on July 6. Brought to …

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     Nintendo and Universal might be teaming up for a second time to make a new movie based on the Legend of Zelda games.

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The video features the developers and highlights their goal of returning the series to its roots

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Registration is available now on the game's official website.

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According to Lake, players will be able to switch between Saga and Alan throughout the game

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The trailers were accidentally published on the company's Instagram account

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