GamersHeroes Thursday, June 12, 2025 2:58 PM The team at Singularity 6 has announced Palia's Radiance Rising update, introducing new ways for Palians to decorate, explore and discover new adventures this summer. The post Palia's Radiance Rising Update Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, June 12, 2025 2:20 PM Update 36.1 for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS keeps the momentum going with a major overhaul to the Ranked system, early access to the 2025 Black Market, and more. The post PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Update 36.1 Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:47 PM Players will be able to step into the shoes of a Deadhunter as they fight to free Europe from the undead Nazi hordes with today's release of Rebellion's Zombie Army VR. The post Zombie Army VR Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:26 PM For those looking to throw down with friends, a demo for Turtle Flip Studios' gravity-defying multiplayer party title Which Way Up: Galaxy Games is now available for the Nintendo Switch. The post Gravity-Defying Multiplayer Title Which Way Up: Galaxy Games Nintendo Switch Demo Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:16 PM The Terracotta Warriors of China's Qin Dynasty are set to enter the battlefield with Booming Tech and publisher Poros Interactive's Conqueror's Blade Season 23 June 19. The post Conqueror's Blade Season 23 Launching June 19 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:25 AM For those looking to go outside this summer, The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature Expansion Pack is set to launch on July 10. The post The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature Expansion Pack Launching July 10 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:09 AM The first part of NEXON's highly-anticipated Stargazer update for Global MapleStory is here, bringing with it The Star Guardian Sia Astelle, Challenger World, and other major happenings. The post Global MapleStory Summer Stargazer Update Part 1 Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, June 12, 2025 8:14 AM The Alters will leave you with pondering thoughts long after the credits roll. The post The Alters Review appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, June 12, 2025 3:35 PM  It's been a long time since I kept a spreadsheet for a video game, or even notes beyond what I need for work. I had one for the original Oblivion run back in my school days. Back then, I knew where to find every side quest in the game. There were over 250. Still are, but now they're enhanced, beautified for the modern… |
Kotaku Thursday, June 12, 2025 3:25 PM  In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, there are friendly Nevrons that'll hand out quests to you. By completing these quests, you'll earn some helpful rewards. One of these quests is located in an optional area called the Esoteric Ruins, and this one can be more of a pain compared to others. But don't worry, we're here to… |
Kotaku Thursday, June 12, 2025 3:25 PM  Every app, website, and device I use seems to be getting worse and worse. You've likely noticed this, too. Shitty AI is being shoved into more products. Features people don't want are being added to apps that have become monstrosities, chasing trends in order to squeeze out more profits. Searching for stuff online is… |
Kotaku Thursday, June 12, 2025 3:20 PM  Although Zoh Shia is the thematic boss of Monster Hunter Wilds, other beasts can put up a tougher fight. Gore Magala (and especially its Tempered version) are easily in contention for being the most deadly enemies in the game. Not much is more threatening than their high mobility, powerful attacks, and unique Frenzy… |
Kotaku Thursday, June 12, 2025 2:32 PM  You may never find love in real life, but in a life simulation game like inZOI, it's still a possibility! It's a small chance, but it's still possible. If you crave that feeling, desire the virtual romance looming outside your doorstep, then we can help. With a few style tips, a couple of pieces of advice, and maybe,… |
Kotaku Thursday, June 12, 2025 2:30 PM  On June 24, 2025, the legacy of Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) continues with the debut of Marvel's limited series Ironheart on Disney+. We've been waiting for this passing of the repulsor glove since we first saw young Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) create a vibranium detector as a school project in Black Panther:… |
Kotaku Thursday, June 12, 2025 2:20 PM  As I've grown older, I've found that I have less and less time to invest 1,000+ hours into raiding bases, grinding materials, and leveling characters. Sometimes, there's just not enough free time to devote—unless I skip sleep. I do that a lot. RoadCraft was one such game that distracted me long enough to miss my usual… |
Kotaku Thursday, June 12, 2025 2:10 PM  In Elden Ring Nightreign, right before you fight the Nightlord Libra, Creature of Night, it'll try to bargain with you, offering up a powerful boon to increase your abilities for a price. |
Kotaku Thursday, June 12, 2025 2:00 PM  With every new report about Dragon Age: The Veilguard's troubled development, it feels like a miracle that the game came out at all. A new story from Bloomberg outlines how the Dragon Age team was jerked around by publisher Electronic Arts and forced to make pivots with limited resources and time, making it impossible… |
Kotaku Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:15 PM  A very annoying CPR mini-game featured in the opening hours of MindsEye has proven to be so difficult and frustrating for players that the developers are going to make it easier. Hopefully, that will help players stuck at this part in the game move forward, though they might not enjoy what awaits them. |
Kotaku Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:00 PM  Get ready to be mercilessly chainsawed in half by randos rolling around the map like bowling balls, 'cause the Gears of War: Reloaded multiplayer beta is this happening this weekend and next. It'll be a nice dose of 2006 nostalgia hitting right in the middle of the summer showcase hangover, so given this, why isn't… |
Kotaku Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:21 AM  Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater isn't just a 4K remake of the original PlayStation 2 game, it turns out. The Unreal Engine 5 upgrade of MSG 3 is also getting some entirely new content, including a multiplayer mode called Fox Hunt. |
Kotaku Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:10 AM  Soon we shall return to the foggy and creepy streets of Silent Hill as Konami has confirmed that a remake of the original PlayStation-era horror game is in development. |
Kotaku Thursday, June 12, 2025 9:00 AM  MCM Comic Con London (its ever-changing name started as the "London Movie, Comic & Media Expo," before it began shuffling various orders of "MCM," "Comic Con" and "London") takes place twice a year in the UK, celebrating all things classed speculative fiction. And as you might expect, that brings in the cosplayers. |
Kotaku Thursday, June 12, 2025 9:00 AM  Did you like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? If you do, you're in luck because Elden Ring Nightreign has the perfect character for you: Executor. This class focuses on parrying with a dash of inflicting status ailments. |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 3:19 PM Crusader Kings 3, Stellaris, and Europa Universalis 4 creator and publisher Paradox has maintained a solid track record with its indie-focused Paradox Arc label. Since the company debuted Arc in 2022, its put out everything from Surviving the Abyss and Escape the Mad Empire to Starminer and Across the Obelisk. One of the most noteworthy Arc projects, though, is Stardeus, a colony sim that entered Early Access in the same year Arc was formed. Now, for a limited time, players can check the game out for themselves thanks to a free weekend on Steam. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best space games, Best strategy games on PC, Best management games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 2:19 PM Back in the '90s, Electronic Arts put out the Strike series of games. From Desert Strike through to Nuclear Strike, players were given the controls of various helicopters, piloting them from a top-down perspective as they completed a range of missions and tried to survive against enemy forces. Though the Strike series has been dormant since 1997, Cleared Hot, a new game published by Microprose, has swooped in to revive its spirit. And, as part of the ongoing Steam Next Fest, you can try it for yourself right now. Continue reading New Steam shooter feels like Doom The Dark Ages with helicopters |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:07 PM Microprose is on a bit of a roll lately. The publisher has reached into a rich back catalog and supported new concepts through work on games like Dagger Directive, Exfil, Battlefall: State of Conflict, B-17 Flying Fortress, and Afterconflict. Now, Microprose has announced another project that returns to its past with Spearhead 2, sequel to a 1998 tank simulator akin to Steel Beasts or War Thunder, now returning with a focus on co-op play and modern military technology. |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:35 PM Developer Stardock has just revolutionized the way you explore the Galactic Civilizations 4 map with its major 3.0 overhaul. The new patch, which is built on more than a year of player feedback, includes better map generation, more responsive enemy AI, additional layers of strategic possibility, and a wealth of careful balance adjustments. With hundreds of changes listed, the Galactic Civilizations 4 Hyperlane Update is a major milestone for the latest instalment in the 22-year-old series, as it goes up against similarly large overhauls from the likes of Paradox's Stellaris. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best 4X games on PC, Galactic Civilizations 4 review, Six games like Civilization |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:33 PM Before The Forest, before The Long Dark, and back when Project Zomboid was still in its infancy, there was Don't Starve, the pioneering survival game by Klei. 12 years later, the original is still a Steam icon, boasting superlative reviews and thousands of daily players. But Don't Starve Together, the standalone multiplayer spin-off, is even more popular. Cruel, tough, and wonderfully stylized, one of the biggest icons of the entire survival genre is now even better thanks to a fresh, free update, which adds a new boss, ties off a long-running questline, and makes controller inputs much better. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best survival games, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:26 PM Mindseye has experienced one of the more dramatic launches in videogames this year. As the first game from Build a Rocket Boy, a studio led by former Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption producer Leslie Benzies, expectations were initially high for the project. When the game came out earlier this week, however, it made more of an impression for its many significant technical issues than it did for its approach to open-world action. Now, after several days of complaints, Build a Rocket Boy has issued a statement outlining a timeline for trying to get the game into better shape. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best building games, Best upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:25 PM It's going to be a long wait before we see a PCIe 6.0 gaming SSD, according to the head of SSD controller manufacturer Silicon Motion. In an interview, the company's founder and CEO, Wallace C. Kou, says that we're not going to get a PCIe 6.0 SSD "until 2030," with PCIe 5.0 SSDs providing the ceiling of storage performance in desktop PCs for the next five years. Silicon Motion makes the controllers for many of the best gaming SSD designs around right now, including the new super-fast WD Black SN8100, which already gets close to saturating the PCIe 5.0 bus with its immense sequential read speed of 14,900MB/s. We've also already seen a PCIe 6.0 SSD demonstrated at Computex, but when it comes to PC gaming hardware, it looks as though there's not much interest in progressing to this new standard for SSDs. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:01 PM I've said it before and I'll say it again: LA Noire is the best videogame ever made. Its magnificent storytelling, faithful historical setting, and treatment of veteran life in post-WWII America puts it head and shoulders above any RPG I've ever played - and the soundtrack certainly helps, too. But, last year, Critical Hit Games' Nobody Wants to Die came along, almost giving LA Noire a run for its money with its snazzy art-deco cyberpunk setting and brain-teasing mysteries. While it still doesn't touch Rockstar's epic, it's an absolute must play. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best cyberpunk games, Nobody Wants to Die review, Best detective games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:36 PM The launch of the new Warhammer 40k Darktide class, the Arbites, is about to transform the dynamic of the grimdark co-op FPS. Fatshark's brutal, chaotic horde shooter is the futuristic, heavy-metal sibling to Vermintide 2, and despite some early teething problems it feels like it's now in a good spot. Steam reviews are positive, a big update is set to improve both progression and new-player onboarding, and now the first Darktide DLC is ready to unleash a fresh presence upon proceedings. I took an early look at the Arbites in action, and I can't wait for the full release. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best FPS games, Best Warhammer games, Best Warhammer 40k games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:08 PM When is the Silent Hill f release date? Since the release of the first game in 1999, Keiichiro Toyama's dark psychological horror series has garnered legions of fans, fast becoming one of the most important franchises in gaming history. Ignoring the poorly received mobile game The Short Message, interactive TV show Ascension, and the remake of Silent Hill 2, there hasn't been a new Silent Hill game proper since Downpour in 2012. It's been even longer since a really good one. That looks set to change with Silent Hill f, a fully fledged, mainline Silent Hill game, but one that exists separately from the well-known worlds of James Sunderland and Heather/Cheryl Mason. Instead of being set in Silent Hill, the psychological prison that descends on the aforementioned characters' town is instead found in 1960s Japan as schoolgirl Hinako faces her own demons in the horror game. We can't wait to find out more, so here's everything we know about the Silent Hill f release date. Continue reading Silent Hill f release date, trailers, gameplay, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Upcoming PC games, Best single-player games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:55 AM There's a perfect balance between turning your brain off entirely, and keeping it somewhat idle. Where games like Civilization require all of your attention, cozy games like Stardew Valley let you cut down trees, smooch villagers, and generally soak up some much-needed good vibes. Two Point Hospital positions itself somewhere between the two, letting you manage the daily operations of a cartoon infirmary while presenting some challenge, but nothing too hardcore. If you're looking for a chill game to play during the summer holidays, or simply something new, you can pick it up for free on the Epic Games Store right now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best management games, Best life games, Best simulation games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:58 AM What are the best multiplayer games? Intricate gameplay and glistening visuals only go so far; humans often provide the biggest surprises with schemes that transform even the most average game into an unforgettable experience you'll be talking about until the end of time. Fast and frantic or tense and calculated, the best multiplayer games come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's vying for control of the payload in an FPS game or fighting for survival in a co-op game with your friends, these experiences wouldn't be the same without a bunch of real people. We've curated a list of the best PC games with multiplayer functionality so you can go around killing, maiming, or, occasionally, helping random people on the internet. Continue reading The best multiplayer games to play with friends 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:12 PM What are the bunker codes in Warzone? Verdansk is back and, arguably, better than ever. Season 3 was a throwback to the very beginning of the iconic battle royale map, and although it had a touch-up in the graphics department, it was the same rip-roaring fun as we remember. Season 3 Reloaded enhanced that further, with one of the additions being secret bunkers full of loot. Those from way back in the early Warzone days will remember these bunkers: heavily contested during the initial drop, it was about who could survive the initial firefight, then who had the secret codes to hand to unlock them. We've collected all the locations of the bunkers in the battle royale, and more importantly, the codes you need to unlock them. Continue reading Warzone bunker codes and locations MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warzone loadouts, Best Warzone AR, Best Warzone guns |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:31 AM A new limited-time sale on the Secretlab store will save you up to $90 on its iconic Titan Evo gaming chairs, and up to $129 on its Magnus Pro gaming desks. Better still, there are plenty of exclusive designs available as part of this sale, including Cyberpunk 2077, World of Warcraft, and League of Legends. We consider the Secretlab Titan Evo to the best gaming chair around, while the Secretlab Magnus Pro has our vote as the best gaming desk too, so it's safe to say that when Secretlab has a huge sale on, it's well worth taking notice. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:40 AM What's the latest Blox Fruit stock? If you're hoping to buy a new fruit to try out a fresh fighting style, you're bound to be at the mercy of a Blox Fruit Dealer. There are two different types of merchants across the island, but the same stock rotation across each, so you can find out what's available easily. To get what you're after though, you have to be quick, so we tell you everything you need to know right here. Below, we explain essential Blox Fruits stock details: from a stock list with costs, how best to keep on top of stock rotations while you're away from the Roblox experience, and exactly how stock rotations work across servers and timezones. Our tips on how to grind levels in Blox Fruits go over the best fruits for the job, and our ultimate Blox Fruits guide is handy for anyone starting this otherwise daunting game. Finally, don't forget to redeem the latest Blox Fruits codes can get you the cash you need to buy your next fruit. Continue reading Blox Fruits stock history, restock times, Mirage stock, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:17 AM June 12, 2025: We searched for new Fragpunk codes. What are the new Fragpunk codes? This 5v5 shooter breaks all the rules when it comes to traditional shooters, providing you with access to Shard Cards that let you drastically change the game on the fly. For example, you can strengthen your weapons to give you an edge in battle, or instantly regain health right after a tough encounter. Let's be clear, our list of the latest Fragpunk codes won't make you any better at the FPS game. However, the in-game rewards they provide should make you look cooler, and really, isn't that all any of us want in life? If you do want to strengthen your fragging skills, check out our Fragpunk tier list to study the competition so you know what to look out for in combat. For now, here's our list of the active Fragpunk codes available right now. Continue reading Fragpunk codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best roguelike games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:12 AM What are the free games on the Epic Games Store this week? Each week in 2025, Epic is giving away free games for you to own forever. These games are separate to the free-to-play games available on the store, and you only have one week to claim them. Epic has given away over $10,000 worth of games since 2018, and it doesn't look like they're going to stop any time soon. It's worth checking in each week to see which games are on offer. Occasionally, you can even redeem in-game goodies and exclusive items for your favorite free PC games. Let's take a look at the free Epic games right now, and what to expect from upcoming games on the Epic Games Store. Continue reading Free Epic games this week June 2025 |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:10 AM What are the new WWE 2K25 locker codes? It's all heating up in the ring in WWE 2K25 as players prepare for another fiery year of MyFaction. Assemble your roster of legendary wrestlers throughout the ages as you travel the globe, searching for worthy competitors. These WWE 2K25 codes provide you with helpful rewards for MyFaction, ensuring you have everything needed to create an all-star lineup of wrestlers. MyFaction can be quite the slog if you're relying entirely on in-game rewards, so it's always nice to get an instant upgrade to your squad by redeeming codes in the sports game. You can find the latest WWE 2K25 codes below, along with instructions on how to redeem them. Continue reading WWE 2K25 codes June 2025 - all locker codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sports games, Best fighting games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:59 AM Who are the best Dune Awakening masters? During the character creation process, you must pick a master under whom you have previously studied. It's a part of your backstory, the part we never actually see, but it's a crucial choice that determines your skills in the early game. All Dune Awakening skills can be picked up throughout your time in the MMO as you can find and learn from every master. However, picking the right one before you even start Dune Awakening could make or break you as you take your first steps in the harsh wilderness of Arrakis. To help you pick the best master, here are all the Dune Awakening classes, arranged from best to worst. Continue reading Dune Awakening class tier list - best trainers MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:51 AM 2003 FPS Postal 2 is etched onto the annals of PC gaming history, for better and worse. The famously foul first-person shooter from Running With Scissors remains a noteworthy part of the culture, earning itself a controversial reputation and cult following for its blend of brutal action and bad-taste humor. Having been given a 20th-anniversary overhaul two years ago, it's now returning once more, as the studio announces plans for a full remaster. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best PC FPS games, Best old games, Best Steam Deck games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:46 AM Where do you get Dune Awakening Erythrite crystals? It might be an MMO, but, at its core, Dune Awakening is a crafting survival game. Arrakis is a harsh environment after all, and it's going to take some pretty good gear and a solid base to survive the sandstorms and scavengers. You'll find plenty of copper and stone to start with, but more valuable materials are harder to come by. Getting your hands on these rarer resources in Dune Awakening requires a vehicle, backpack space, and a challenging jaunt across the desert. With the heat on your back and sandworms on your tail, you must prepare yourself before making this journey in the MMO, but the pink Erythrite Crystals waiting for you are worth the risk, especially when you need Cobalt Paste. Continue reading Where to find Dune Awakening Erythrite Crystal and get Cobalt Paste MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:31 AM Want to join the Gears of War Reloaded beta? Though the remake of the iconic cover shooter isn't officially launching until August, you can get your hands on some of the multiplayer modes ahead of time if you take part in the Gears of War Reloaded beta. Featuring lancers, longshots, and shotguns, you can relive the multiplayer game experience that helped defined shooters for years to come. There are some stipulations to get into the Gears of War Reloaded beta, but for long-time fans, you should have no problem fulfilling the requirements. Here's what you need to get into the Gears of War Reloaded beta, including when you can participate in it, and what it entails. Continue reading You can play Gears of War Reloaded early, and here's how MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Gears of War Reloaded release date, Best multiplayer games, Gears of War E-Day release date |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:12 AM I'm bad at soulslikes. There, I said it. While I often love their aesthetics, I consistently find myself bouncing off the likes of Bloodborne and Elden Ring simply because I go through phases of doing incredibly well before getting absolutely obliterated. Yet I keep going back to them. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's endgame is my current conquest - I'm determined to defeat Simon, the same way I was determined to defeat the Nameless Puppet when I reviewed Lies of P. As much as I lose the plot, for whatever reason getting my ass handed to me is just too much fun, and that's why, when Lies of P Overture shadow dropped at Summer Game Fest, I felt myself sigh, strap on my metallic arm, and get ready to return to Krat. Continue reading Grab a free Steam key for Lies of P's massive Overture DLC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best fantasy games, Best soulslikes |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:10 AM Resident Evil 4, Dead Space, Silent Hill 2 - and now the original survival horror game, featuring Harry Mason. As teased during Konami's Press Start event just now, Silent Hill 1 is getting a remake from Bloober, the team behind the 2024 version of SH2 and the upcoming Cronos: The New Dawn. Originally released in 1999, Silent Hill introduces players to the haunted, terrifying town for the first time; unlike its nearest rival, Resident Evil, it's couched in psychological terror more than monsters and gore. Now, with Resident Evil 9: Requiem just confirmed, Silent Hill 1 Remake is also on its way. Continue reading Silent Hill 1 is getting a full remake, Konami and Bloober confirm MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best survival games, Best old games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:59 AM What are the Elden Ring Nightreign Remembrance quests? FromSoftware's games are known for having confusing stories often told through cryptic messages, hidden meanings, and item descriptions. Unsurprisingly, the latest game in the Elden Ring series takes a similar approach, but with a multiplayer twist. Elden Ring Nightreign's story is told through class-specific quests called Remembrances. These missions are often pursued during your expeditions, either in multiplayer or Elden Ring Nightreign solo. There are also rewards for completing Remembrances in the multiplayer game, including relics, skins, and even additional endings. Here are all the Nightreign Remembrances and how to complete them. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring Nightreign review, Elden Ring Nightreign class, Elden Ring Nightreign bosses |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 12, 2025 3:05 PM  Despite having received a plethora of updates, bits of DLC, and expansion packs over the course of the past 11 years, there are still things that featured in The Sims 3 that The Sims 4 is yet to receive. Seriously, The Sims 4 has been supported for twice the length of time The Sims 3 was, and yet it's only this year that it's getting a pack that features fairies. They'll be coming in the just announced Enchanted by Nature pack, which includes a bit more than just a new supernatural designation for your Sims. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:56 PM  There are two reasons you shouldn't watch the trailer for Still Wakes the Deep's just announced DLC Siren's Rest. The first is that, well, it'll probably spoil at least some of the events of the base game given that the expansion is set more than a decade on. The other is for the subset of you that have just the worst case of submechanophobia, because the trailer is absolutely full of man-made objects under water. You've been warned, don't come crying to me if you don't heed me, I'll just say I told you so. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:58 AM  Metal Gear Online! I'm assuming that's the first thing you thought of when you heard that Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is getting an online mode, but I need you to throw that thought in the bin. The MGS3 remake is getting a multiplayer mode, but as shown off in today's Konami Press Start showcase, it'll be its own, original thing called Fox Hunt. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:20 AM  Many years ago, my brother and I climbed the moor above our town and, for reasons that elude me, decided to roll to the bottom of it. We hugged each other and threw ourselves off the path into an ocean of heather and bracken. This was, to be clear, a bloody stupid thing to do. That moor is full of potholes, sheep bones, barbed wire and animal turds of all flavours. If there were any justice in the cosmos, I'd have banged my bonce on a boulder and be pushing up daisies. But somehow, we reached the outskirts of the town basically unscathed, and it was glorious. We went tumbling over ledges and into ditches, sucking in careless lungfuls of spores and laughing like seals. I felt a sense of para-Wordsworthian abandon and intimacy with rocks and stones and trees, that I haven't ever felt since. I caught a trace of that feeling in Baby Steps, the new open world fail 'em up from a team led by Bennett Foddy, in which you move each leg of a body subject to believable physics, and the challenge is therefore to walk more than two paces without keeling over. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:46 AM  Recently announced dino management sequel Jurassic World Evolution 3 already has some system requirements, well in advance of its October 21st release. You can give them a peep on the game's Steam page, where they're revealed as a refreshingly light list of relatively attainable cards 'n' chips, with a mere 25GB storage requirement – a welcome bucking of recent trends for 100GB-plus SSD installations and extravagant GPU demands. In less encouraging news, the same Steam page also includes one detail that the Summer Game Fest trailer didn't mention: Jurassic World Evolution 3 makes use of generative AI, specifically to create "Scientists' avatars" among your park staff. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:42 AM _WO6idfo.jpg?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=70&format=jpg&auto=webp){kind=tracking} I've been tracking deals closely this week, and there are some solid ones across gaming hardware that deserve a proper look. A few brands are running deeper discounts than usual, and some of the better-value picks are getting buried under the usual noise. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:32 AM  Well well well, Silent Hill 2 remake developers Bloober Team are working on a remake of the very first Silent Hill in collaboration with publishers Konami. Please give me a few seconds to pat myself furiously on the back for asking Bloober about the prospects of an original Silent Hill remake, way back in August last year. Oracular insight, thy name is Edwin. OK, that's enough patting, my shoulders are starting to hurt. You can watch the teaser trailer now, which surfaced during Konami's Press Start showcase today. Lovely to hear that gut-twisting banjo melody again. |
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One of my dating sim and visual novel pet peeves is being locked out of certain routes unless you go through others. It's understandable at many times, since it usually involves one potentially spoiler character or a true route, so it's typically not a big problem in the otome games I play. Except in Date Everything it can be, since there are over 100 love interests in the game and certain requirements force you into interactions with a few of the most grating individuals I've ever met with no "dialogue skip" options to speed through them. Combine that with it not running well on the Switch, and you may experience issues.
The first day we start working at an Amazon-esque company called Valdivian, we're immediately put in a holding pattern due to being replaced by AI. In limbo, a mysterious individual from the company decides to send us the Dateviator glasses that brings inanimate objects and concepts to life as beings we can date. Why? It turned out we were the lowest paid person there. What follows is an opportunity to go around the house "awakening" the over 100 possible love interests there and becoming friends, enemies, or lovers with them.
Date Everything is a dating sim visual novel in which you roam around a house to find certain objects to awaken and date them. While this is often straightforward and involves walking up to an item or household element, putting on the Dateviators glasses, and sending out a beam, it can occasional involve a bit more interactivity. For example, you might need to turn something on or engaging in a certain activity for someone to show up. When you talk to these characters, you select dialogue options. Some responses may be locked away behind stats that go up after you gain a definitive love, hate, or friends relationship status with certain characters. All the while, a side-story about an evil corporation that invented the glasses, has a CEO trying to steal all glory and money, and a workforce being decimated by AI. The writing can be clever and funny for some characters or situations, but it also can feel very surface-level since most relationships max out after a handful of conversations and there are so many characters.
Unfortunately, Date Everything doesn't take a traditional visual novel approach to making dialogue options, and it can be an issue in the dating sim as a result. Rather than seeing a menu with two to four responses, each one is tied to an action button on the controller. The problem is, the button to confirm or advance text is often an option. So if you are clicking too quickly through conversations, you can accidentally make a selection you didn't want. This happened to me quite a few times, and unfortunately I noticed A ended up being connected to a joke or mean response, which would send conversations in directions I didn't want.
The thing is, Date Everything may be an "open-house" sandbox in which you could pursue friendship, love, or hatred with individuals, but it also limits the player at every opportunity. Want to go everywhere in the house? You can't. One location is locked away. Want access to every dialogue option in a conversation? Nope. Some are locked behind unreasonable stat requirements in the double digits. Want to talk to more than five people in a day? You're not allowed. You're limited to five conversations, which can be eaten up if someone you are pursuing needs you to check with other characters for a request tied to them and their route. Which also means you can't only focus on one or two people you like, because the game forces you into other interactions.
That's another thing that bothers me about Date Everything, and that is that I felt forced to talk to everyone. Now, the voice acting here is incredible and I love the character designs. But man, do I hate a bunch of these characters' personalities. Many of them are really gimmicky, to the point I found it off-putting. I didn't want to talk to them. Especially since, as I mentioned earlier, some of these characters feel a bit surface-level and don't get all that deep. There are exceptions, of course. Since there is no option to skip or speed through dialogue in those instances, you're stuck talking to people you might not like. Also, since your stat boosts are tied to definitive relationship statuses with the individuals, you are actually forced to interact with them to the point they hate, like, or love you so that you can select certain choices in the conversations with folks whose company you do enjoy or reach an endgame state.
There is one exception to this, and I hate it. I am so frustrated that there is one character whose route is locked into one outcome, and this happens pretty much immediately. Date Everything, but… wait! Not that one! What makes it worse is I adore that performer, in addition to finding the in-game individual to be one of the more fun and fleshed-out folks, so I ended up quite bummed that there was no opportunity for other options.
Also, I'm not sure if these are just Switch issues, as that's where I played Date Everything, but the lighting is just awful. Once you get to the afternoon and evening period, it's hard to clearly see everything! By my third day in the house, I figured out I could turn on light switches and lamps in rooms, but by nightfall I realized it often barely made any difference. Which means sometimes I'd mistakenly click on characters if I wasn't paying attention.
Other issues are ones that seem like they could be present on other systems, though my experience was limited to the Switch. The outlines of response prompts coming up early in conversations sometimes worried me that I pressed A to advance too quickly through dialogue and missed things. Characters' portraits fluctuated between poses during conversations sometimes, especially with Parker, Harper, and Captain Jacques. There were occasional object pop-ins and pop-outs depending on how close I was to objects, with the dishwasher and fridge being prime examples. The game also referred to me using they/them in some conversations, such as with Curt and Rod, even though I set my pronouns as she/her.
I appreciate the gimmick and the talent Sassy Chap pulled together for Date Everything. The character designs are inventive and look fantastic. It's entertaining, especially when it discusses not-Amazon and AI. My issue is I really didn't want to talk to all of these characters. At most, I wanted to see the full storylines for like 1/10th of them. But because it doesn't feature typical visual novel quality of life features and basically forces you into conversations with cast members, you'll be stuck getting to know folks even if you don't want to. Especially when it gets into the evening in-game and things get to be difficult to see.
Date Everything will be available on the Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on June 17, 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, June 12, 2025 2:00 PM
During the June 2025 Nendoroid FUNS showcase, Good Smile Company confirmed the next Danganronpa figure we will see will be of Kokichi Oma from Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony. There's no release window for him yet. His pre-orders could open soon, however, as a painted prototype appeared in the video.
There were three poses highlighted during the showcase. Two featured Kokichi with his hat and cape off, and the third showed him with them on. All three of his face plates appeared, with one being a standard smiling expression, one more excited, and a third that seemed devious. While we do know the hat and cape will be included, none of his other possible accessories showed up in the shots during the showcase.
You can see all three of those poses in the gallery below:
Here's the full June 2025 Nendoroid FUNS presentation. The Danganronpa announcement came up at about the 12:45 mark. Only Kokichi appeared, and no other figures of characters ended up announced.
This is the first Nendoroid of a character from this announcement. However, we have seen scale figures of Kaede Akamatsu before.
The Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony Kokichi Oma Nendoroid is in development, and the game is available on the Switch, PS4, Vita, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:30 PM
Back at Smile Fest 2022, HoYoVerse said it would make Genshin Impact Kaeya and Xiao Nendoroids. However, nothing happened after that announcement. During the Nendoroid FUNS video released on June 12, 2025, it confirmed both characters are still in the works.
However, there is no actual sign of progress on the Kaeya and Xiao Genshin Impact Nendoroids. During the portion of the video when they came up, the same official HoYoVerse art of both characters appeared. There is still no concept art of other of the men in the Nendoroid style. As such, there are also no painted prototypes.
Here's the full Nendoroid FUNS June 2025 showcase. Kaeya and Xiao showed up at about the 14:24 mark.
The first Genshin Impact Nendoroids came up in 2021. Player avatars Aether and Lumine debuted first. After that, we started to see the Archons. Venti appeared shortly after. The Zhongli one debuted in Japan in May 2025. Raiden Shogun is coming soon too.
However, while the Genshin Impact figures started coming at a slower pace, ones from other HoYoVerse series showed up more frequently. Honkai: Star Rail ones of people like March 7th, Dan Heng, and Aventurine all appeared, and we know Zenless Zone Zero Wise, Belle, and Lycaon will show up in 2025 and 2026 too.
Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices, and the Kaeya and Xiao Nendoroids are still in development.
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Siliconera Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:00 PM
Three Japanese Vtubers from Cover's Hololive Production will appear in the Sleep Fighter II eSports Cup. This Street Fighter 6 eSports tournament will include a sleep awareness campaign, and it will take place on July 5, 2025.
The three Hololive Production Vtubers in question will be Hololive's Tokoyami Towa, Ichijou Ririka from the DEV_IS ReGLOSS group, and Holostars' Yukoku Roberu. They will be part of the 20-player roster that ranges from Vtubers to professional eSports athletes. The latter will include famous Japanese players like Itabashi Zangief, Haitani, Dogura, and Kawano.
The Sleep Fighter cup will group the participants into four teams. The tournament will have a regular team battle format, with 10 points awarded for each individual victory. However, it will add a Sleep Weighting rule based on the total sleep time of all members in a team for the last four nights before the event. If a team has less than 120 hours (6 hours * 4 nights * 5 members), there will be a 5-point penalty for every hour missed.
This will not be the first time Hololive Vtubers are participating in the Sleep Fighter Cup. Robocosan and Hiodoshi Ao took part in the inaugural event held in late August 2024. However, the upcoming second iteration will have a new Yumeochi Rule that did not appear in the first one. The team that has a Sleep Weighting advantage will be able to reset a losing game as if it were just a dream.
The tournament organizers have also published a teaser trailer for the upcoming tournament on YouTube:
The Sleep Fighter II eSports Cup will take place at the Ryogoku KFC Hall in Tokyo, Japan, on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The tournament will feature Street Fighter 6, which is readily available worldwide on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, and arcades.
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Siliconera Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:30 PM
Good Smile Company showed off its next two Kill la Kill Nendoroids during the Nendoroid FUNS June 2025 showcase, which are characters Ryuko Matoi: Kamui Senketsu and Satsuki Kiryuin: Kamui Junketsu variants. These are suits we see both wear in the anime. Both are currently in development. No release window was set yet. Since both ended up being painted prototypes, we could see pre-orders open in the near future.
It's been quite some time since Good Smile Company first announced this pair! The initial reveal happened during Anime Expo 2023. However, at that point only concept art of the two Kill la Kill characters showed Ryuko and Satsuki in those uniforms. That also highlighted the Rending Scissor would be a part of this release, with the two holding them in the concept art. For the prototype reveal, Good Smile Company showed the prototypes in the same pose. The other photos of the two figures' poses during that segment confirmed Ryuko will come with her Scissor Blade and Satsuki can wield her Bakuzan.
Here's the full June 2025 Nendoroid FUNS showcase. The Kill la Kill figures come up at the four minute mark.
The Ryuko Matoi: Kamui Senketsu and Satsuki Kiryuin: Kamui Junketsu Kill la Kill Nendoroids are in development, and the anime is streaming on Crunchyroll.
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Siliconera Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:00 PM
Good Smile Company made two Fate/stay Night announcements during its Nendoroid FUNS showcase on June 12, 2025, with one being a set of Surprise blind box figures and the other being a Large Nendoroid of the series' iconic heroine Saber. Both selections seem fairly far along in development, as painted prototypes appeared for everything.
In the case of the Saber Large Nendoroid, it is a take on the character who has been part of the line since the original appeared in October 2010 in Japan and 10th anniversary rerelease. In the past, Large releases in this series ended up being about twice the size as a normal one. So with the Hatsune Miku variant, it was 20cm (200mm) instead of 10cm (100mm). This will likely prove true for the Saber one as well. She'll also still come with an Excalibur sword.
In the case of the Fate/stay Night Nendoroid Surprise blind box figures, there will be six possible characters to get. These are split into three humans and three Servants. The Masters in the line are Shirou Emiya, Rin Tohsaka, and Sakura Matou. The Servants someone might get are Saber, Archer, and Gilgamesh in his casual outfit.
Here are the initial images of all the prototypes of the Fate/stay Night Saber, Archer, Gilgamesh, Shirou, Rin, and Sakura figures.
Here is the full June 2025 Nendoroid FUNS presentation:
Fate/stay Night is available on the Switch and PC worldwide, and it can be found on the PS2, Vita, and mobile devices in Japan. There is no release window yet for the Saber Large Nendoroid or Nendoroid Surprise figures of Shirou Emiya, Sakura Matou, Rin Tohsaka, Saber, Archer, and Gilgamesh.
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Siliconera Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:30 AM
During the June 2025 Nendoroid FUNS presentation, Good Smile Company offered a look at the Asuka Shikinami Langley Test Suit Plugsuit Nendoroid based on Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance. There's no release date for it yet, as the figure is still in development. She's fairly far along though, as a painted prototype appeared in the video.
The painted prototype of this Asuka figure appeared with glimpses of two poses and face plates. In one, she's smiling broadly. In the other, she's looking toward the side and seems surprised. She's wearing the full red and orange plugsuit, complete with matching hair parts. No accessories were shown.
Here are two screenshots of the poses from the video:
Here's the full June 2025 Nendoroid FUNS presentation.
This isn't the only time an Asuka Shikinami Langley Test Type Plugsuit figure based on Evangelion 2.0 appeared. Kotobukiya made a 1/6 scale figure of her in 2021. After that, Good Smile Company released a scale figure based on that look in 2024.
The Asuka Shikinami Langley Test Suit Plugsuit Nendoroid is in development, and Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance is available to stream on Amazon. The original anime is on Netflix.
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Siliconera Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:00 AM
Good Smile Company announced it is working on a Stellar Blade Eve figure during its Nendoroid FUNS showcase on June 12, 2025. She's very early in development. As such, only concept art for the character appeared during the video presentation.
While this is only a concept, the initial art does offer a hint as to what to expect from the figure. This version of Eve will be wearing her Planet Diving Suit (7th). This is her default costume in the game. She'll also wear her hair in her standard ponytail. The design also seems to show she'll come with at least one face plate that shows her with a gentle smile. No weapons were shown in this design, so we don't know what kinds of accessories could be included.
Here's the full Nendoroid FUNS June 2025 announcement video:
There are also more standard scale figures of characters like Eve from Stellar Blade in addition to this Nendoroid. One of the most notable comes from JND Studios. Eve and Tachy figures are in development and expected to debut in Q3 2026.
Stellar Blade is available for the PS5 and PC, and the new Good Smile Company figure in the works is an Eve Nendoroid.
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Siliconera Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:11 AM
Among the Konami Press Start June 2025 announcements included an update on the Edens Zero JRPG, with Konami sharing a trailer and releasing a Trial Version demo for the game on every platform. The PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC ones can be found on the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Steam immediately.
The new Edens Zero trailer focused on showing a balance of story scenes, gameplay, and characters. While this game is an adaptation of the series, there will original elements and extra background to further flesh out characters and lore. The demo is designed to take us through the introduction. We can save during it, and that can be carried over to the full version of the game.
Here's the full Konami Press Start June 2025 showcase. The Edens Zero JRPG portion comes up at the 23:10 mark.
Pre-orders on all platform get a Hunters Attire costume for Pino. On the PS5 and Xbox Series X, people get a flag back accessory, while on the PC the Steam pre-order features Dragon Wings accessories. If someone gets the Deluxe Edition, they can start playing the Edens Zero game on July 12, 2025, as well as get a Gaming Equipment Set costume, Cyber Equipment Set costume, Starter Item pack, and Lacrima Set.
Edens Zero will head to the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on July 15, 2025, and the Trial Version demo is available on all three platforms now. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll, and Kodansha handles the manga worldwide.
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Siliconera Thursday, June 12, 2025 9:49 AM
At the end of the June 2025 Konami Press Start presentation, the company confirmed that Bloober Team is working on a new Silent Hill game remake. This appeared as the opening guitar from the song "Hometown," variants of which appeared in Silent Hill, Silent Hill 3, and Silent Hill: Origins, played.
The teaser came up right about at the 35:27 mark of the end of the presentation. Initially, we saw a black background with the same fog as the original Silent Hill seeping in, before imagery came up teasing the remake of the game. Only the original logo for the title, with Konami and Bloober Team's logos above it, showed up after that. No release window appeared. Only a note stating that this title is in development.
Here's the full Konami Press Start June 2025 live stream archived.
Bloober worked on the Silent Hill 2 remake, which ended up being a success for both companies.
The original Silent Hill appeared as a PlayStation exclusive. However, we did also see it in other forms. In Japan, it showed up as a GBA visual novel following that first debut. That version was called Play Novel: Silent Hill. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories ended up being a reimagining of that game for the PS2, PSP, and Wii.
A remake of Silent Hill is in development, and the first game appeared on the PlayStation.
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Siliconera Thursday, June 12, 2025 9:32 AM
During the Konami Press Start June 2025 presentation, Konami confirmed we will get to play Suikoden Star Leap on a PC via Steam. This is the upcoming free-to-play, mobile game with a gacha element that is a prequel to the mainline series. Producer Shinya Fujimatsu also confirmed there will be further Suikoden Live showcases. The PC product page is also live.
During this presentation, Suikoden Star Leap Producer Fujimatsu offered a brief explanation for the PC version coming to Steam. He noted the goal is to ensure as many people as possible would play.
The Suikoden Star Leap PC version system requirements didn't show up on Steam yet, though the product page is live. It will be available in English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese. We'll also be able to use both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X controllers with it.
A batch of new screenshots also appeared on Steam, which you can see below:
Here's the full June 2025 Konami Press Start stream. The Suikoden section comes up around the halfway point.
Previously, we got a chance to see some other familiar faces in Suikoden Star Leap. As this is a prequel, some characters will show up from past games. Some of the most recognizable are Flik, Odessa Silverberg, and Viktor from Suikoden 1 and 2.
Suikoden Star Leap is in development for the PC via Steam and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Thursday, June 12, 2025 9:17 AM
During Konami Press Start 2025, the company kicked off with Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater and showed its Bomberman crossover content, the return of Secret Videos, and an online Fox Hunt hide-and-seek mode. Brief footage of all three elements came up during the showcase.
Snake vs Bomberman is in the Xbox Series X version of the game instead of the Snake vs Monkey Ape Escape crossover. In it, we attack various Bomberman characters with bombs to defeat them.
With Secret Theater videos, those will return in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. However, accessing them will be different. While in the past they were on sites or visible in Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence, here they are collectibles found on enemies. In the one gameplay example, we see Naked Snake get a "The Beginning is The End" Secret Theater video. The showcase also confirmed that new ones will be added to past ones.
Finally, Fox Hunt Mode is still something of a mystery, but it will be the online multiplayer experience in Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. The presentation described it as new and totally original. It will also rely on stealth, like the main game, and balance hide and seek with running to find other players.
Here's the full Konami Press Start June 2025 showcase:
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will come to the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on August 28, 2025. The original game appeared on the PS2, and Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D appeared on the 3DS.
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Siliconera Thursday, June 12, 2025 9:00 AM
Square Enix announced the re-release in Japan of the FFVII Remake Static Arts figure of Cloud Strife. Pre-orders are open on the Japanese Square Enix online e-store, where it costs 19,580 yen (or approximately $135,82.) The release date is set for November 8, 2025.
Meanwhile, the figure is still available in the North American and European Square Enix online storefronts, where it costs $189.99/€169.99. The Static Arts figure depicts Cloud standing, while holding his Buster Sword on his right hand and resting on his shoulder. The pose slightly mirrors Cloud's pose in his key art for the original Final Fantasy VII. The Buster Sword comes equipped with a green magic materia, and a purple independent materia.
You can check out the FFVII Remake Static Arts Cloud figure in more detail here:
As a reminder, the FFVII Rebirth version of the Static Arts figure released in late 2024 and it shows Cloud in a battle-ready pose. The original FFVII Remake figure was announced in June 2022 and released later in November 2023.
The Final Fantasy VII Remake Static Arts Cloud figure is now available for pre-order and will release in Japan on November 8, 2025. FFVII Remake and Rebirth are readily available on the PS5 and PC, with FFVII Remake heading to the Xbox Series X and Switch 2.
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Destructoid Thursday, June 12, 2025 1:32 PM
The Conductor Junction Evolution is a brand new paid upgrade in EA FC 25, and it allows you to reinforce your midfield.
Costing 100,000 coins, it's not exactly cheap, even at this stage of the game. That said, the evolution offers substantial improvements to your selected item, which include stat boosts, playstyles, and roles. If you're confused about the best cards for this evolution, read on.
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EA FC 25 Conductor Junction Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the Conductor Junction Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Conductor Junction Evolution upgrades
There are five levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 3 upgrades
Level 4 upgrades
Level 5 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade conditions
Level 2 upgrade conditions
Level 3 upgrade conditions
Level 4 upgrade conditions
Level 5 upgrade conditions
Best players to use in Conductor Junction Evolution
Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution.
Your club's evo chain candidates can provide unique solutions exclusive to your Ultimate Team squad.
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Destructoid Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:55 PM
We're a little over one month away from Marvel Rivals' season three, but NetEase Games has begun to tease who and what will be coming when it launches on July 11.
As part of season two's ongoing Cerebro Database 2 event, which was able to be finished yesterday, a new lore card in the Gallery has been unlocked, and it's not-so-subtly hinting at who will be joining the roster or at least be a focal point of season three. It appears that Jean Grey, the Phoenix, is on her way.
The newest lore entry, fittingly titled "From the Ashes," has the heroes discussing the events of what has transpired on Krakoa, but also urgently noticing that Knull has somehow survived, as several of them can sense the symbiote god's presence.
"How are we supposed to confront one of the primal forces of the universe?" says Sue Storm, Invisible Woman, to which Namor replies "perhaps by calling on one of them ourselves." And yeah, with the title of the lore along with the implication of a "primal force," they're definitely hinting at the Phoenix Force.
In the comics, the Phoenix Force is an immortal and indestructible manifestation of the prime universal force of life, but it is able to take a human (or mutant) host. And that host is inevitably Jean Grey, powerful psychic and X-Men member.
Jean Grey was datamined as a Duelist hero within the game's files as far back as the game's launch period in December 2024, so it's not too big of a surprise that she's coming. But with the latest lore entry, we now know that she's likely coming in season three to kick off NetEase's new release cadence of one hero per month.
The lore also likely means that Knull will be this season's big bad guy, similar to Ultron in season two and Dracula in season one. We should know more soon about the new season in the coming weeks ahead of season three's launch on July 11.
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Destructoid Thursday, June 12, 2025 12:51 PM
Word of mouth is the most powerful marketing tool there is, unfortunately for MindsEye, the new action title from Build A Rocket Boy and former Rockstar Games producer Leslie Benzies.
The third-person game is riddled with bugs and crashing issues on both PC and console, for starters, but the game is just apparently not very good according to those who've somehow found a way to work through the technical issues to finish it.
"I just finished MindsEye," said YouTuber TGG on Twitter/X. "The final two hours are some of the worst hours I have ever witnessed in a video game. Scripted missions where enemies literally kill themselves in front of you, corridors of 100s of endless enemies, mindnumbing combat & absurdly cliche story moments that feel like ChatGPT generated plot events. I feel bad for the developers who worked on this, it's not your fault. I don't know how this product was shipped."
The developers at Build A Rocket Boy put out a statement this morning, saying it's "heartbroken that not every player was able to experience the game as we intended" and that its "priority is optimizing performance and stability so that every player, across every device, can enjoy an equally high-quality experience."
"We are fully committed to ensuring all our players have a great experience, and we will continue to provide frequent and transparent updates," the studio said.
The performance issues, including stuttering, crashing, and poor performance in general, has gotten so bad that PlayStation has begun issuing refunds to players who wish to get one, which is usually not all that common or easy to do through PS5.
One streamer went viral yesterday in a clip of them closing out a sponsored segment of their stream where they played MindsEye, unable to hold back laughter after being so put off by what they played. It's pretty brutal. The same can be said for Steam, where the game currently sits with a "Mixed" rating for reviews, but many have reported similar performance problems and bugs that caused them to seek a refund.
"I have had my Steam account for almost 12 years and have never felt compelled to leave a single review, until now," one review said. "This was not ready to be released, especially for the current price. I tried to give it a chance, ended up refunding it."
"It is the worst possible game I could have imagined it to be," said another review from a player with 11 hours played in MindsEye. Seriously, it's impressive how bad this one is. There are almost no enjoyable moments and every moment I have enjoyed, it was because I was laughing at this game. Avoid at all costs, even for free.
Buyer beware, I suppose. And I wish nothing but good luck and good vibes to the devs trying to fix the game to make it playable for those who do enjoy it so far.
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Destructoid Thursday, June 12, 2025 11:10 AM
Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol event is a tricky event in Marvel Rivals since both luck and careful strategy play a large role in determining your victory or loss. If you're struggling with it, you may want to know how to win Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol.
To claim one of the event rewards, you need to achieve 2,000 points, which means frequent victories are essential. If you're hoping to claim this prize, here's how to win Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol in Marvel Rivals.
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How do you win Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol event in Marvel Rivals?
You win by securing first, second, or third place in Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol event. The better your placement, the more points you earn, so you ideally want to aim for that number one spot to earn all rewards featured in Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol.
Winning in this game mode is never guaranteed, even if you plan carefully and give it your all. There are certain strategies you can learn and use to increase your chances of success, though.
Tips and tricks for winning Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol in Marvel Rivals
Here are all of the best tips and tricks you can use to boost your odds of winning Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol. If you keep these in mind during each round, you're much more likely to stay alive and see the victory screen at the end.
Carefully choose your heroes and team
The most important part of this event is choosing the best characters to craft the best team comp possible. Great heroes will guide you to victory with ease, while bad ones will make this event feel insufferable. The best characters in this mode are vastly different from the best ones in regular gameplay, so forget what you think you know about each one going into it.
Switch up your team as needed
If your team isn't working, change your lineup between rounds, especially if you're being countered. Watch for who perishes first on your team, how they die, and consider what you can do to fix it. For example, if I have a Rocket Raccoon who I notice gets attacked by divers right away, I might consider placing Peni Parker near him so she sets up her web to grant him protection.
Use your Ultron abilities
The flying Ultron avatar you have control of in this event mode has two abilities, and although they're not super powerful, a well-timed use of either one can certainly affect the outcome of the round. One of your abilities attacks while the other heals. You can use each once per round, so strategize the best time to use them and be sure to always do so in every round to give your team a bit of help.
Look for the best Strengthen Modules
Strengthen Modules are the most powerful upgrades you can get, so grabbing the right ones is crucial. The best Strengthen Modules give your team some seriously powerful abilities, like allowing Venom to become big, Jeff the Land Shark to find extra modules, and Namor to summon extra Monstro Spawn.
Save your credits early on
Getting through the first set of rounds is fairly easy, so it's generally best to save your credits for as long as you can. It's okay to spend a few here and there if needed, but saving them has some great long-term benefits.
For every 10 credits you have in your possession, you earn an additional one for up to five bonus credits. This means you want to save up until you reach 50 credits so you can then earn five extra credits every round. It may not seem like much at first, but it quickly adds up over time. Once you have 50, you can spend freely as long as you always stay above this threshold.
How to get 2,000 points in Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol in Marvel Rivals
You can earn 2,000 points in this event by securing frequent wins, which means placing first, second, and third as often as possible. Points are added when you finish in the top half, and lost if you place any lower than third.
To climb up, you must strategize carefully in each match and work hard to beat at least three other players. It's quite doable if you pay close attention and heed all of the tips mentioned here. You also have plenty of time to tackle this trial, as the event remains live until June 23.
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Destructoid Thursday, June 12, 2025 10:58 AM
The hype for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is high for both longtime fans of the series and newcomers alike, but I'm not sure the same can be said about its multiplayer component anymore.
This morning, Konami hosted its own showcase and unveiled a new trailer for the remake of 2004's Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and detailed the extras coming on top of the reimagined base game experience. One of them is a new multiplayer mode, but it's not Metal Gear Online.
FOX Hunt was teased during the showcase as a new multiplayer mode, "based on the iconic stealth and survival elements" of Metal Gear, which will take "camouflage and hide-and-go-seek to the next level." Basically, it's a hide-and-seek mode similar to prop hunt.
Instead of changing into inanimate objects, though, it appears there's some sort of active camouflage system similar to Octocamo in Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. In the short gameplay footage shown, players seem to be able to become one with their environment as they stand or lie still in FOX Hunt, becoming covered with leaves or other foliage.
It looks like it could be fun, but it's not MGO4, and players are not pleased about it. After teasing FOX Hunt last week during State of Play, MGO fans got their hopes up for another online MGS. And this is not what they were hoping for.
The replies to posts by Konami and the official Metal Gear account are none too pleased about it, with some feeling like they were baited by the teaser last week. MGO previously appeared in the original MGS3, along with MGS4, and the most recent one 10 years ago in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The wait for the next iteration now continues.
The showcase confirmed the return of Snake vs. Monkey mode for PS5 and Steam, Snake vs. Bomberman on Xbox Series X|S, and other unlockables like costumes and Secret Theater mode coming to the remake.
MGS Delta: Snake Eater launches on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S on Aug. 28.
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Destructoid Thursday, June 12, 2025 9:51 AM
There are many characters you can call on for assistance across the island in Fortnite. Locating them can sometimes be a bit tricky since there are so many locations to explore. One of the many NPCs you may be struggling to find is Superman.
Whether you're looking for some superhero advice, in need of helpful services, or trying to complete a quest, knowing where to find Superman is a must. He's a fairly easy guy to find once you know where to look, so here's where to find Superman in Fortnite.
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How to find Superman in Fortnite
Superman is one of the many NPCs you can find wandering around the island in Fortnite. He's not a boss, so he just hangs around one specific area. Some characters are a bit hidden away, but Superman isn't one of them, so chatting with him is easy enough once you're in the right area.
Superman's location in Fortnite
You can find Superman inside a building near the southeast end of Supernova Academy. This POI is located near the far north end of the map, fairly close to the edge of the island. It's west of Pumped Power, east of Flooded Frogs, and north of Brutal Boxcars.
Like all NPCs, Superman wanders around a bit. He always stays close to his assigned building, though, so he's fairly easy to spot as long as you're at Supernova Academy. You'll see a dialogue bubble when you're close to him to make pinpointing his exact location a bit easier.
What does Superman sell in Fortnite?
Supermana has two services for sale at all times. The items you can buy from him are as follows.
He's also an essential character to talk to for important story quests, like the Trials of Morgan Myst.
How to get Superman in Fortnite
Like all characters who appear on the map as NPCs, Superman is a skin you can unlock. He's available on the battle pass for Chapter Six, season three, and will be unlockable starting on July 11. If you don't want to wait, though, you can also purchase the special early unlock bundle from the shop.
This bundle costs 1,800 V-Bucks and comes with Superman, his cape Back Bling, and 25 battle pass levels. To acquire the rest of the Superman rewards, which haven't been revealed yet, you still have to wait until July 11. You'll also likely need to complete specific quests or earn levels to unlock them, since this is the usual process for earning the secret skin items.
After eight months have passed, Superman may return as a shop item since battle pass assets are no longer exclusive. It's tough to know when or if this will happen, though, so it's best to get him during the Super season if you want to make sure you don't miss out.
There are lots of tasks to get done around the island if you're not sure what to do next. You may want to work on damaging Overlord Spires and Scout Spires, assembling surveillance gear at Demon's Domain, finding demon guards, and unlocking all Boons.
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Destructoid Thursday, June 12, 2025 8:45 AM
Father's Day is nearly here, and if you're looking to spend some time with dad from the comfort of your home, playing games is a great option. There are so many multiplayer games to choose from, so it can be tough to decide which ones are right for this occasion.
If you feel like gaming with your dad but don't know where to start, we've got you covered. Here are 10 of the best games you can play with your dad for Father's Day.
Best games to play for Father's Day
Mario Kart World
If you haven't played Mario Kart World yet, there's no better time to start than racing with your dad for Father's Day. It's a stellar game that's easy to pick up, but also fairly addictive. It's got a stacked character roster, loads of maps, and plenty of game modes to choose from.
Halo Reach
Halo Reach was a staple in my household growing up, and it's one of my family's favorite games to enjoy together. Even my mom, who's not really into games, jumps into the action with us whenever we boot it up. We have the most fun playing a custom game version of Infection where we switch up the map regularly and modify the loot pool.
It's always a blast and one of my dad's overall favorite games to enjoy. Even if Infection isn't your thing, there are plenty of other modes you can try, too, like King of the Hill. There's also the campaign mode if you're seeking a more story-driven and structured option.
Fortnite
Fortnite is really the perfect game for anyone, and it's a great one to try on Father's Day. I've been trying to get my dad to hop on with me and my brothers for a while, especially since he has plenty of other dad friends who are similar to him and are obsessed with playing.
It's a really easy game to pick up, and a great option since every round feels different. You can also invite other family members to join in if you want to get a full squad going. The current Super season is an especially fun one to have dads jump into. It's got lots of fun superhero items you can find around the island, all of which are pretty easy to use. Plus, who doesn't love seeing Superman?
Golf With Your Friends
Golf With Your Friends has lots of courses and plenty of unique gameplay modes to choose from. It's a simple yet fun game where the goal is simply to make it into the hole in as few hits as possible.
This is another great option for inviting other family members to join in on the fun since it supports up to 12 players golfing together. My dad has been really into going golfing recently, and I think it'd be fun to see what he thinks of this game.
Jackbox
There are loads of different mini-games you can enjoy with dad in Jackbox. They're all super easy to learn, and are a great choice if you're celebrating Father's Day with others, since all Jackbox games allow for many players to jump in. You can't really go wrong with most Jackbox games, but some of my personal favorites to play with my dad and family are Trivia Murder Party, Fakin' It, Quiplash, Joke Boat, Mad Verse City, and Drawful.
It Takes Two
It Takes Two is a peak platform adventure and a stellar co-op game. It's got parkour, puzzles, and a heartfelt storyline that keeps you engaged from start to finish. Working together is essential in this one, and it's got a strong emphasis on communication and collaboration, which makes it a great way to spend time with your dad.
Minecraft
Minecraft is a super flexible game where you can really do whatever you want. It's a great option to try with dad since you can freely roam and build, or go more hardcore and work towards beating the game. Team up with your dad to take on the formidable Warden, craft strong armor, meet adorable mobs, or build something unique.
Super Mario Party Jamboree
If you're looking for more of a board-style game, Super Mario Party Jamboree might be the game for you. It's got loads of minigames to choose from, a vast character roster, and plenty of different game modes. Super Mario Party Jamboree is the latest addition to the Super Mario Party series, but really, any of them are superb picks to enjoy with dad.
Split Fiction
From the same devs who made It Takes Two, Split Fiction is another excellent option to enjoy this Father's Day, especially if you loved playing the former. It's a co-op action adventure game with a generally similar feel.
It's got platforming challenges, hostile enemies to beat, and various puzzles to solve. Cooperation and communication are essential in this one, so it's a solid pick if you're seeking a fresh experience to enjoy with your dad.
Pokémon Go
If you want to be out and about while still enjoying some fun gaming time, Pokémon Go may be the right choice for you. You can set out to explore with your dad while also working on filling out your Pokédex with the many creatures you find around the world. My dad is super obsessed with this game and is always checking for Pokémon wherever we go, so it's a perfect balance between gaming and getting out to do something.
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