Nov 22, 22:00

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 8:35 PM Amazon Is Going Nuts on Govee Uplighter Lamp, Now Selling for Pocket Change at Black Friday       If you've been wanting to upgrade your room's atmosphere without spending a fortune, this deal delivers. The post Amazon Is Going Nuts on Govee Uplighter Lamp, Now Selling for Pocket Change at Black Friday appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 7:35 PM Amazon Chose Market Share Over Margins, AirPods Pro 3 Crash to Record Low Days After Launch       AirPods Pro 3 drop to $219 just weeks after launch. The post Amazon Chose Market Share Over Margins, AirPods Pro 3 Crash to Record Low Days After Launch appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 7:05 PM Dyson Shows No Pride, V11 Vacuum Cleaner Now Sells Cheaper Than Mid-Range Generic Alternatives       185AW, 60-minute battery, de-tangling brush and handheld mode in one cordless machine. The post Dyson Shows No Pride, V11 Vacuum Cleaner Now Sells Cheaper Than Mid-Range Generic Alternatives appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 6:35 PM Beats Pill Drops to Pocket Change, Apple's Profit Margins Just Took a Sick Day       The iconic Beats Pill is now just $99. The post Beats Pill Drops to Pocket Change, Apple's Profit Margins Just Took a Sick Day appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 6:05 PM Amazon Makes a Zero-Profit Play on Fitbit Charge 6, Pocket Change That Buries the Apple Watch       One of the best trackers out there. The post Amazon Makes a Zero-Profit Play on Fitbit Charge 6, Pocket Change That Buries the Apple Watch appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 5:35 PM Logitech Went Full Charity Mode, the MX Master 3S Now Sells for Almost Free This Black Friday       The best mouse for your gaming sessions. The post Logitech Went Full Charity Mode, the MX Master 3S Now Sells for Almost Free This Black Friday appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 4:41 PM These Great Xbox 360 Classics Are All Super Cheap Right Now       Xbox Series X/S backwards compatibility can save you a lot this Black Friday The post These Great Xbox 360 Classics Are All Super Cheap Right Now appeared first on Kotaku.

PCGamesN Saturday, November 22, 2025 5:00 PM NordVPN now lets you block adult websites, and here's how it works       NordVPN's mobile app has a new feature that blocks minors from accessing adult websites.

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 22, 2025 5:54 PM Celebrate the fictitious 35th anniversary of Ruin, a faux point-and-click adventure game that never was       Gosh, can you believe it? It's already the 35th anniversary of Ruin! It came out before I was born, but even I'm feeling the passage of time with this one. With such a momentous occasion upon us, a special 35th anniversary edition of the legendary RPG has been released by its developer Official Electric, split across just four floppy disks… except, well, you've definitely already clocked that Ruin isn't quite real. At least not in the way it's been presented. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 22, 2025 4:42 PM Who knows if we'll ever get another Hollow Knight, but if we do, you can expect it to be as standalone as Silksong       Let's get something real clear here right off the bat: I couldn't possibly tell you if Team Cherry are planning to make any more Hollow Knight games. That isn't to say there isn't more Hollow Knight on the way, as Silksong will be getting… something, at some point, in the future. However! Studio heads William Pellen and Ari Gibson have at least floated a hypothetical idea around how the world of Hollow Knight might get bigger. Read more

Destructoid Saturday, November 22, 2025 5:28 PM Bleach Soul Resonance tier list (Global Launch)       Bleach Soul Resonance is now available globally, and the launch version introduces some of the iconic names we witnessed in the anime. Like plenty of other gachas, you'll have to rely on your luck to obtain a character. However, you'll also have to pay attention to team composition to clear the in-game content without many problems. Not all characters are built the same, and this guide will help you understand which names are on top of the meta and which aren't good enough. Table of contents Complete Bleach Soul Resonance characters tier list S-tier A-tier B-tier C-tier Complete Bleach Soul Resonance characters tier list Characters in Bleach Soul Resonance can be separated into two rarities: SSR and SR. Theoretically, the SSR characters might always feel like the better choice, but that's not the case. You'll have to pay attention to the team composition, which mainly comprises a tank, a DPS, and a support character. To construct the tier list, I have used four categories. S-tier characters are pretty much the best possible choices in the current meta. These are the names you should consider during team-building and rerolls. A-tier characters are pretty close to S-tier in terms of their in-game effectiveness, but they have minor weaknesses. B-tier characters are, at best, okayish choices. C-tier characters are average characters that should be replaced as quickly as possible. Here's a brief overview of how I have used to rank all the characters before deep diving into the details. Tier Names S Ichigo Kurasaki-Bankai, Kaname Tosen, Kisuke Urahara A Ikkaku Madarame, Byakuya Kuchiki, Uryu Ishida, Rukia, Sajin Konamura B Yachiru Kusajishi, Orihime Inoue, Ichgo Kurosaki-Shikai, Renji Abarai C Yachiru Kusajishi, Orihime Inoue, Ichigo Kurosaki-Shikai, Renji Abarai S-tier Ichigo Kurasaki-Bankai: The first limited character shows his value in every moment, and he's definitely worth rerolling for. His combos are fast, and you can even teleport across different enemies. His base damage is among the best in the current version, and his Ultimate enables the Hollowfication Mode. The Hollowfication Mode boosts his attacks, counters, and encourages new skills. Ichigo Kurasaki-Bankai is the best character in Bleach Soul Resonance at the time of the global launch. Kaname Tosen: Kaname might not be as strong as Ichigo, but he is an excellent DPS unit in his own right. His Co-strike ability allows him to jump in and damage enemies when teamed up with other Thrust Damage characters. His abilities have a stack function that builds up over time and buffs damage taken by enemies. Kisuke Urahara: A good support unit is crucial, and it doesn't get better than Kisuke. His ultimate grants a 50% Crit Damage bonus, which is one of the best buffs in the entire game. He works well in any team composition and stacks Reishi Analysis. Reishi Analysis further buffs the team's attack and can stack up to three times. Just pair him with a good DPS unit and you're all set. A-tier Ikkaku Madarame: Ikkaku has one of the best AoE-based attacks among all characters, and also applies Wound with his attacks. He also offers Thrust Damage with Kaname, and his Bankai form raises his attack, range, and unlocks an incredible finisher as a bonus. Byakuya Kuchiki: I really like how you can use Byakuya as a secondary damage dealer on the field while controlling another character. His Battlefield Skill has immense damage potential on its own. Sajin Konamura: While having a tank isn't necessary, Sajin can create a shield for himself and his allies. If you can land a combo or Technique on enemies, you can infinitely use Sajin's Battlefield Skill. The base damage, however, is on the lower side of things. Uryu Ishida: If you don't have a good SSR damage dealer, Uryu is an excellent alternative. He is easy to obtain from the gacha and does decent damage from all his attacks. He also offers AoE attacks, allowing you to erase waves easily. Rukia: An excellent support who does a bit of everything. Her attacks have crowd control (thanks to her freezes), and she gels well with any team composition. B-tier Yachiru Kusajishi: Good support character with decent damage, but there are better alternatives in her role. However, she's the best character to pair with Ichigo Kurosaki-Bankai, so keep that in mind if you get lucky with the limited banner. Orihime Inoue: A free character who offers shields, heals, and allows you to stay alive for longer. If you're desperate for a healer, she's a good shot. Ichigo Kurasaki-Shikai: Better version than the starter option, but works well if you focus on Spiritual Pressure. Renji Abarai: Does decent burst damage and has good AoE effects. However, he doesn't shine in any specific area when it comes to DPS units, and there are better options as far as the meta is concerned. C-tier There's not much to say about these characters. You can use them if you're a fan, but it's best to avoid investing resources. Ichigo Kurosaki-Initial Yasutora Sado Ururu Tsumugiya Nemu Kurotsuchi The post Bleach Soul Resonance tier list (Global Launch) appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, November 22, 2025 4:10 PM What happens when your hero dies in Monsters are Coming!       The core gameplay loop of Monsters are Coming! revolves around your Hero and town, and keeping him alive will be extremely important. Unlike other bullet hell games, Monsters are Coming! treats death differently. Your Hero isn't invincible, and they can die if they take more damage than they can heal. However, the death of your Hero doesn't automatically mean that your run is over. This guide will explain why the death of your Hero matters, and why it's best to avoid it in the first place. Table of contents How does Hero death work in Monsters are Coming! Hero death penalty in Monsters are Coming! How does Hero death work in Monsters are Coming! Unlike traditional games, your Hero can die more than once. He can die from wounds received from enemies, and if you fail to heal him. A Hero's death will spawn a new one, who will land with all the upgrades and a full pool of health. In simpler words, you can afford your Hero dying, and more than once at that. However, you should be careful about your Hero's death since there's a penalty associated with every time they die. Hero death penalty in Monsters are Coming! While a death doesn't automatically end your run, there's a penalty associated with every time your Hero dies. In the screenshot below, you'll see that the game asks me to place a memorial on any available grid. Screenshot by Destructoid The key to surviving longer in Monsters are Coming! is to place different districts in your town. Some of them offer resources, while others eliminate enemies. Your town has a limited number of grids, and you can't expand it infinitely. The more times your Hero dies, the more Memorials you need to place. Every Memorial fills up a grid, reducing the total number of districts that you can activate. Hence, every Hero death directly reduces the chances of your town's survival (since the grid space gets diminished, and you can have fewer districts). The post What happens when your hero dies in Monsters are Coming! appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, November 22, 2025 3:56 PM Where to use the Rus Post Car Key in Escape from Tarkov       The Rus Post Car Key is one of the many items that you can obtain randomly in Escape from Tarkov, and it could be a pretty important object for the future. While I am unsure if there's a specific location to find the key, I obtained it from a random raid. The key, incidentally, has a proper use on one of the maps in Escape from Tarkov. This guide will provide you with all the details on where to use the key if you find it during one of your raids. Rus Post Car location in Escape from Tarkov If you haven't figured out from the name itself, the key is required to open the Rus Post Car. To find the vehicle, head to the Post Office on the Streets of Tarkov map. If you're a beginner, the first task will be to gain access to this map. Image via Escape from Tarkov Wiki. Remix by Destructoid The next task is to reach the Post Office. It's opposite the Pinewood Hotel, and just beside the TerraGroup building. The latter is an important POI as it's involved in several quests. You can also find secret quests like Unheard at this location. Go past the TerraGroup Building, and you'll find the Post Office. You will find a blue van standing in front of the entrance. At first, the van will be locked (you can shoot at the glass window, but it won't open). If you have the key in your backpack, you can then use it to unlock the doors. You can open either the front door on the driver's side or the back. Unfortunately, I never found any loot (attempted it twice, just in case there's a bug). Screenshot by Destructoid Opening the back of the van shows you plenty of undelivered letters, but there's no loot. I have checked the van thoroughly. The same can also be said about the Post Office building. I firmly believe that this van could be part of a quest in the near future. If you have the key, I will advise you to store it safely, since using it on the van won't be of much use at the moment. The post Where to use the Rus Post Car Key in Escape from Tarkov appeared first on Destructoid.

WGB Saturday, November 22, 2025 8:22 PM Bloodborne Breaks 9 million Copies Sold, According To New data       Bloodborne has sold over 9 million copies on PlayStation, with 400,000 sold post-Elden Ring's launch. Despite its popularity, there are no signs of a sequel, remaster, or PC port.

MonsterVine Saturday, November 22, 2025 6:00 PM Talespinner's New Gameplay Trailer Highlights Hidden Realms, Fierce Enemies, and Deep Deckbuilding Synergy       Kwalee and developer Flash Cat Games have released a fresh gameplay trailer for Talespinner, the upcoming roguelike deckbuilder rooted in the magic and mystery of Japanese mythology. The new video offers the most expansive glimpse yet at the game's hidden realms, powerful enemies, and flexible character builds. A Deckbuilder Shaped by Myth and Player Choice […]

MonsterVine Saturday, November 22, 2025 3:00 PM Master of Command Review: A Deep, Addictive Strategy Roguelike for History Fans       To me, the best games are the ones you stumble on and go "Oh, yeah, this is what I have been looking for all my life." Master of Command is a game I have always wanted: a muskets-and-bayonets-era strategy game covering a war very few people care about (the Seven Years' War, which you should […]

Nov 22, 14:00

GamersHeroes Saturday, November 22, 2025 1:26 PM Multiplayer Online Dungeon Adventure Fellowship on Sale Through December 2       The world's first-ever Multiplayer Online Dungeon Adventure (or "MODA" for short), Arc Games and Chief Rebel's Fellowship is seeing a number of discounts. The post Multiplayer Online Dungeon Adventure Fellowship on Sale Through December 2 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 1:25 PM The 12 Best Games On Xbox 360       The Xbox 360 had a treasure trove of shooters, RPGs, indies, and more The post The 12 Best Games On Xbox 360 appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 12:40 PM WD 20TB External Hard Drive Goes for Mere Pennies, Now Cheaper Than a SanDisk 4TB SSD       20TB capacity and USB 3.0 speeds turn storage anxiety into a distant memory. The post WD 20TB External Hard Drive Goes for Mere Pennies, Now Cheaper Than a SanDisk 4TB SSD appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 12:20 PM Samsung 57″ Odyssey Curved Gaming Monitor (240Hz, 1ms) Is $800 Off, Hardcore Gaming's Holy Grail at a Record Low       Dual 4K, 240Hz, Quantum Mini-LED, and 2,392 dimming zones deliver the ultimate ultrawide experience. The post Samsung 57″ Odyssey Curved Gaming Monitor (240Hz, 1ms) Is $800 Off, Hardcore Gaming's Holy Grail at a Record Low appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 11:55 AM Philips Hue Is Offloading Its 10ft Smart Lightstrips at 40% Off, Now Cheaper Than No-Name Alternatives       This is not your average LED strip. The post Philips Hue Is Offloading Its 10ft Smart Lightstrips at 40% Off, Now Cheaper Than No-Name Alternatives appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 11:55 AM 11 Memories That Made The Xbox 360 A Console We'll Never Forget       Microsoft's second Xbox was great at forging personal connections The post 11 Memories That Made The Xbox 360 A Console We'll Never Forget appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 11:35 AM Bose Goes Nuclear, QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones Now Cheaper Than Budget Alternatives       Legendary ANC and that signature Bose sound in one comfortable package. The post Bose Goes Nuclear, QuietComfort Noise Cancelling Headphones Now Cheaper Than Budget Alternatives appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 11:15 AM EcoFlow Goes Full Chaos Mode on the Delta 2 Power Station, 1800W of Portable Power for Pocket Change       The best value for money 1800W power station right now. The post EcoFlow Goes Full Chaos Mode on the Delta 2 Power Station, 1800W of Portable Power for Pocket Change appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 10:55 AM LEGO New York City Set Is Going for Peanuts, Amazon Clears Final Stock of the Big Apple       Five iconic buildings capture Manhattan's architectural legacy in elegant miniature form. The post LEGO New York City Set Is Going for Peanuts, Amazon Clears Final Stock of the Big Apple appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 10:35 AM Govee TV Backlight Is Going for Pocket Change, Netflix Hits Different With Lights That React to Your Screen       Turn any TV into an immersive viewing experience. The post Govee TV Backlight Is Going for Pocket Change, Netflix Hits Different With Lights That React to Your Screen appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 10:15 AM Stop Mopping Like It's 1995, Tineco Floor One S5 Does Both Jobs at Once and Is Now Nearly Free       Turn floor maintenance into effortless single-pass cleaning. The post Stop Mopping Like It's 1995, Tineco Floor One S5 Does Both Jobs at Once and Is Now Nearly Free appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 10:05 AM We'll Never See A Console Reveal Like The Xbox 360's Ever Again       Middle-earth's savior showed us the future of gaming, including digital downloads and paid cosmetics The post We'll Never See A Console Reveal Like The Xbox 360's Ever Again appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 9:55 AM Amazon Goes Savage on Apple, Beats Studio Pro Sinks Nearly 60% Off and Sells for Budget Money       Premium sound without daily charging. The post Amazon Goes Savage on Apple, Beats Studio Pro Sinks Nearly 60% Off and Sells for Budget Money appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 9:40 AM Portable Gaming Monitor Drops to Nearly Free, Amazon Clears Stock at a Loss for Prime Only       FHD IPS display brings dual-screen productivity anywhere you work. The post Portable Gaming Monitor Drops to Nearly Free, Amazon Clears Stock at a Loss for Prime Only appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 9:20 AM Apple Goes Hard on Watch Ultra 2, Now Selling at New All-Time Low for Black Friday Day 2       Among the best GPS watches on the market. The post Apple Goes Hard on Watch Ultra 2, Now Selling at New All-Time Low for Black Friday Day 2 appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 9:00 AM Apple Swallows Its Pride, MacBook Air Falls to All-Time Low and Goes 2x Cheaper Than Pro       The best MacBook deal for Black Friday. The post Apple Swallows Its Pride, MacBook Air Falls to All-Time Low and Goes 2x Cheaper Than Pro appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 8:40 AM Samsung Goes Nuclear on 9100 PRO SSD Pricing, All Sizes Are Selling for a New All-Time Low       PCIe 5.0 speeds at 14,700 MB/s turn loading screens into distant memories. The post Samsung Goes Nuclear on 9100 PRO SSD Pricing, All Sizes Are Selling for a New All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 8:10 AM Forget Bulky Smartwatches, Oura Ring 4 Is Not Selling for a New All Time Low on Amazon       Finger-based sensors and week-long battery deliver health tracking you actually forget you're wearing. The post Forget Bulky Smartwatches, Oura Ring 4 Is Not Selling for a New All Time Low on Amazon appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 7:50 AM Apple Charges 3x More for Mac Mini, This Mini PC Rival Does the Same Job for Black Friday Pennies       Full desktop productivity in palm-sized form. The post Apple Charges 3x More for Mac Mini, This Mini PC Rival Does the Same Job for Black Friday Pennies appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Saturday, November 22, 2025 7:30 AM Sony Dumps PS Portal at Cost Price, Zero-Margin Black Friday Gamble Against Nintendo Switch 2       This is Nintendo's Switch biggest rival. The post Sony Dumps PS Portal at Cost Price, Zero-Margin Black Friday Gamble Against Nintendo Switch 2 appeared first on Kotaku.

PCGamesN Saturday, November 22, 2025 12:32 PM After wowing me in Steam Next Fest, Baldur's Gate 3 style Viking RPG Norse confirms there's not long to wait       Arctic Hazard confirms the Norse Oath of Blood release date, and you can still try the demo for a taste of its dialogue and tactical combat.

PCGamesN Saturday, November 22, 2025 10:51 AM Despite his enthusiasm, Hytale founder warns the Minecraft spiritual successor "is not good enough, I genuinely mean it"       Hypixel founder Simon Collins-Laflamme might have saved the Minecraft challenger from extinction, but he stresses that it will be messy.

PCGamesN Saturday, November 22, 2025 10:01 AM With Escape From Tarkov 1.0's first week in the books, its director lays out what's next for the extraction game       One week on from the arrival of Escape From Tarkov 1.0 on Steam, director Nikita Buyanov plans seasonal characters and new storyline quests.

PCGamesN Saturday, November 22, 2025 9:38 AM You can play colossal WW2 strategy game Hearts of Iron 4 for free this weekend, and it's cheap to keep if you love it       Closing in on its tenth year of alternate history shenanigans, Hearts of Iron 4 is now free-to-play to herald the launch of a new expansion.

PCGamesN Saturday, November 22, 2025 7:55 AM The Witcher 4 might be miles away, but Geralt and Ciri are honing their blades for some turn-based tactics this month       Geralt's latest world-hopping adventure takes him (and his bathtub) to the pixelated world of turn-based tactics title Sword of Convallaria.

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 22, 2025 1:57 PM Varsapura adds some flashy-but-plain-looking, pyschic action to miHoYo's Genshin Impact formula in its first gameplay trailer       I think miHoYo might just have a bit too much money. Somehow, they have yet another game on the way called Varsapura, yet another anime-looking, open-world action game, this time by way of psychic mishappenings. As many have pointed out, there's a vague Control-like quality to it, at least in its newly shown off, lengthy gameplay demo. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 22, 2025 1:02 PM Hytale gets a cheap price point, all because its devs don't think the game is good yet       Hytale has had a bit of a rough go of it, given how it's been in the works for a decade, still isn't finished, and was unceremoniously cancelled. Not to worry though, as it's back! And it's in the hands of its developer's original co-founders. With the announcement that Hytale will live on, it was also noted that the game's pricing would be revealed soon, and soon it was as it's already been confirmed. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, November 22, 2025 12:01 PM Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is free to keep forever on Steam, as long as you're quick about it       It's been 10 years since Fatshark's Warhammer Tide years kicked off, starting with Warhammer: End times - Vermintide, and to celebrate that anniversary the developer has been offering up various in-game events and updates in both Vermintide 2 and Darktide. Earlier this week Vermintide 2 received a free new level, a point we'll come back to, but the big thing you should know first is that you can pick up the co-op dark fantasy game for free on Steam right now, and keep it forever. Read more

Twinfinite Saturday, November 22, 2025 1:21 PM Retro Tower Defense Codes (November 2025)       When will Retro Tower Defense codes return from the war?

Siliconera Saturday, November 22, 2025 9:00 AM Cling to Darkness Needed A Bit More to Shine       Cling to Darkness was about an hour and a half of dread and emotional twists, only for one's last impression of it to be a frenetic rock track as the credits play. Though odd, it matches the peculiar (used both positively and negatively) experience that I just had. Though I can appreciate Lizardry's innovation in the over-saturated market of indie horror adventure, its somewhat counter-intuitive gameplay drowns out the potential. In Cling to Darkness, you play as Satsuki, a young girl undergoing a ritual. This ritual requires her to put on a blindfold and collect five talismans while relying solely on her sense of hearing. A mysterious monster known as Ashioto-san stalks her the entire time, and she absolutely cannot let Ashioto-san touch her. When reading the description for Cling to Darkness, I expected something like Death Forest or Aka Manto—a horror game with an implacable monster stalker and a bare-bones narrative to justify your presence in whatever haunted locale you're in. But I was surprised when Cling to Darkness actually had a story. Satsuki comes off as an unreliable narrator, which makes you doubt her story and have to piece together her past from dialogue. Contrary to the game's instructions when you first boot this up, I highly recommend playing with visual aides off and not blindfolding yourself. As mentioned earlier, the story wants to be deeper than the run-of-the-mill horror, but the game doesn't mute or lower the volume of the sound effects during conversations. Many times, they distracted me at key points of dialogue, causing me to miss something since I couldn't read the subtitle before clicking for the next line. It's also funny that I had to do that. Again, you're meant to play it blindfolded, but the game doesn't have an auto option for the story. I often didn't know when a character had finished speaking and so needed me to click to proceed. How did the playtesters not complain aabout this? This was way more stressful than the actual horror bit. The game wasn't that scary since Ashioto-san sounds like a kid running at the pool, and it's easy enough to beat. The story also doesn't match the game's length. It's only 90 minutes long, which isn't enough time to know or care about Satsuki. That's even with Anya Floris, who voices Satsuki in the English version, acting her heart out. My first impression when I finished the game was that the ending was similar to the Death Note American live-action's. It ends on a confusing note ("Wait, did Satsuki pee herself?") and the last impression is a complete tonal shift from what you had just gone through that it only leaves you with more questions. I would have liked more time with Satsuki to care about her and her plight. In saying that, though, more of the repetitive gameplay would have further dragged down the experience. Cling to Darkness is a game with a good idea, but its execution (from basic QoL to the story and gameplay) just needed some more forethought. Cling to Darkness is readily available on the Windows PC via Steam. The post Cling to Darkness Needed A Bit More to Shine appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Saturday, November 22, 2025 12:29 PM When does Hytale come out? Potential release date, platforms, and more       Hytale has officially been saved and is on its way to our machines after seven long years of waiting. It spent half a decade in limbo at Riot Games stuck in a drawer somewhere probably, and had to be re-purchased by the same people who sold it to that corporate giant. Now, in the hands of its rightful owners, Hytale is in full development and is actually coming out. Here's everything you need to know about a potential release date, the platforms it will be available on, and more. Hytale release date speculation It's likely coming out soon. Image via Hypixel Hytale does not have a concrete release date as of this article. However, following its re-acquisition by Simon Collins-Laflamme, the original founder of Hypixel and one of the initial creators of Hytale itself, the game is set to come out as soon as possible, even if it contains bugs and jank, arguing that players have waited for far too long already given that the game was announced over seven years ago. Collins-Laflamme finalized the repurchasing of Hytale on Nov. 17 after several months of working on the deal, so it's still a bit too early to offer precise speculation on a release date. Even so, Collins-Laflamme's comments on X indicate it's going to happen soon, and we've recently also been given a price for the game, which is going to be $19.99, undercutting Minecraft by 33 percent. What platforms will Hytale be on? Hytale is upping the ante for voxel survival games. Image via Hypixel Hytale was originally planned to be a PC exclusive game, especially for Microsoft Windows. This tracks with the game being inspired by Minecraft, specifically the Hypixel server, which was primarily a PC-only experience. It'll probably have its own launcher, but we might see it come to Steam and Epic Games as well. Though Mojang's title eventually branched out to just about every platform under the sun, it's safe to assume that Hytale will release on PC and Windows first, followed up by potential ports to consoles and mobile devices. With the rise of the SteamOS and Valve's major push for Linux gaming, we could also see Hytale launch on Linux natively, and even on Apple's macOS. All of these are part of the broader PC family and would play more or less the same, but it remains to be seen if Hypixel will focus on moving the game beyond Windows before finishing its 1.0 development cycle. Many of its planned features are very much work-in-progress, and Hytale invites the community to join the fun and help develop various aspects of the game, pitch features, and collaborate with the developers to make Hytale into the game it was meant to be. The broad scope of development is likely to impede potential release dates and platform ports, but it's better to have a good game come late than a bad one rushed to us early. Full details of planned features can be found here, and from what we can gather, it looks rather promising. The post When does Hytale come out? Potential release date, platforms, and more appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, November 22, 2025 9:13 AM How to retrieve the Armored Case in Escape from Tarkov – Falling Skies guide       One of the many tasks of the Falling Skies chapter requires you to find the Armored Case in Escape from Tarkov, and this can be a hard one to complete if you don't know where to search. Finding quest-specific items in Escape from Tarkov can be a difficult task. The confusing terrain, combined with Scavs and other human players, can make it pretty hard to focus on the quests. This guide will help you get the Armored Case as quickly as possible so that you can work towards completing the Falling Skies questline. Armored Case location in Escape from Tarkov To find the Armored Case, you'll have to start a raid on the Woods map. If you're yet to unlock the map, that will be your first objective. Once done, head over to the spot where the broken aeroplane is located. This is in the center of the map, and I have marked the location on the screenshot below. Image via Escape from Tarkov Wiki. Remix by Destructoid The spot is extremely dangerous, as there are Scav enemies around. You can also come across enemy players (if you have the PvE zone DLC, use that to complete the quest). The broken plane is part of another quest to find a flight recorder. While the flight recorder is located near the tail, the Armored Case is located at the front of the plane. You'll find an open door that leads to the cockpit. The case is to the left of the door; you can interact with it to add it to your backpack. Screenshot by Destructoid You can take two decisions after picking up the Armored Case. You can keep the armored case with you, which is against the quest's natural ending. You can hand it over to Prapor to complete the task. I chose the latter because it felt less risky. If you're recovering the case in the dark, it can be hard to locate. Just use the door's entrance as your clue. The case will be between the door you enter through and the point where you enter the cockpit. The post How to retrieve the Armored Case in Escape from Tarkov – Falling Skies guide appeared first on Destructoid.

WGB Saturday, November 22, 2025 12:37 PM Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7 European Sales Are 63% Lower Than Battlefield 6       Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has faced a significant sales decline, selling 63% less than Battlefield 6 in its opening week and more than 50% less than last year's Black Ops 6, despite leading European charts.

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