Kotaku Sunday, January 12, 2025 9:00 AM  This week, our tips and recommendations hodgepodge will point you toward a 4K Blu-ray sale at Amazon that you don't want to miss, help you get the most out of your PlayStation Portal, and suggest which of Marvel Rivals' Vanguards will most effectively give you the edge over the competition. Click on for all this and… |
Kotaku Sunday, January 12, 2025 8:30 AM  Welcome to CES 2025, where tech companies are showing off their latest innovations — some more practical than others. From $60,000 transparent TVs to RGB-lit RAM sticks, this year's show is all about pushing boundaries (and price tags). Let's take a look at some of the most eye-catching announcements and one fashion… |
PCGamesN Sunday, January 12, 2025 11:54 AM  January 12, 2025: We have checked for new Blox Fruits codes to add to this list. What are the new Blox Fruits codes? We've compiled a regularly updated list of all Roblox Blox Fruits codes to redeem in-game freebies like XP boosts, free Beli, and stat resets for your pirate adventures. Need a boost to take on the increasingly tricky competition? We've got you covered. Blox Fruits is one of the biggest Roblox games ever, thanks to its fun, anime-inspired pirate action. That said, it can be challenging to find new free codes, so we've done the hard work and listed all the active Blox Fruits codes in 2025, including for Update 23, in one handy place below. Once you're up to date on the new Blox Fruits codes, consider checking out our ultimate Blox Fruits guide or our in-depth Blox Fruits tier list for the current meta. Continue reading Blox Fruits codes January 2025 - free XP and money MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, January 12, 2025 11:53 AM  January 12, 2025: We've checked for new Blade Ball codes. What are the new Blade Ball codes? Those who want to stand out while playing this dodgeball game can splash out on new weapons, skills, and even explosive effects. To get them, though, you need coins, and there are ways to instantly get a small amount of coins to roll the dice while getting a chance to open crates and maybe pull a rare sword skin. There are other similar games on the Roblox platform, so be sure to get all the latest Arm Wrestle Simulator codes to get yourself ripped or learn the secret of Berry Avenue codes if you'd rather live a calmer virtual life. Here are all the latest Blade Ball codes, how to enter them, and where to find more. Continue reading Blade Ball codes January 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, January 12, 2025 11:47 AM  January 12, 2025: We have checked for new Berry Avenue codes to add to this list. What are the new Berry Avenue codes? Rather than being a conventional Roblox game that uses tower defense, RPG, or shooting game-style mechanics, Berry Avenue is a playground where you can buy a house, work a job, or drive around without a care in the world looking fabulous. However, you may have noticed that everyone else looks much more stylish than most Roblox experiences. Is this because of the time they spent playing the roleplay sandbox game or perhaps linked to how much they paid in real-world money? While you're here, you should know that we also keep lists of Blox Fruits codes, King Legacy codes, and Anime Adventures codes to get you some free items and rolls for those games. Continue reading Berry Avenue codes January 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, January 12, 2025 11:25 AM  All these years later, Fallout 4 is the gift that keeps on giving. Bethesda dropped the next-gen update and the modding scene shows no signs of slowing down, with new creations coming out every day. We've had the DLC-sized Fallout London, and there are plenty more mods that want to completely rewrite what it means to play the game. One of these is Project Arroyo, and while we wait to finally try it in full the modding team behind it has teased us with a delightful appetizer. Not only that, we've also got an excellent in-universe commercial that could be right out of the games too. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fallout 4 console commands, Fallout 4 mods, Fallout 4 System Requirements |
PCGamesN Sunday, January 12, 2025 11:20 AM  Destiny 2 has always faced fluctuating opinions from its most passionate fans. Now, under seven months after the launch of its critically acclaimed and popular DLC, The Final Shape, it's contending with some seriously concerning player counts and overwhelming content drops, leading to an all-time low for the community's morale. Continue reading As Destiny 2 hits a new all-time low, here's what needs to change MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 The Final Shape review, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Sunday, January 12, 2025 11:25 AM  January 12, 2025: We've checked and added three new Anime Last Stand codes to this list. What are the newest Anime Last Stand codes? Plenty of anime-inspired tower defense games are available on the Roblox platform, and Anime Last Stand is the latest to emerge from its testing phase. You can now collect your favorite anime heroes and villains to guard your base, but you'll need a stash of emeralds to afford them. Luckily, even if you're starting this Roblox experience, there are plenty of Anime Last Stand codes to grab tons of free emeralds and rerolls. While you're here, other tower defense games are available, and you can get free stuff for them with Tower Defense X codes and All Star Tower Defense codes, or perhaps Blox Fruits codes or Project Slayers codes for something different. Continue reading Anime Last Stand codes January 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, January 12, 2025 11:18 AM  January 12, 2025: We've checked and added four new Anime Dimensions codes. What are the active Anime Dimensions codes? No doubt you're no stranger to Roblox's anime offerings, as there are loads of them out there. However, this one is a good option if you ever want to transform into the likes of Goku, Luffy, or Naruto and punch/Ki Blast/ninjitsu your way through hordes of enemies. There are plenty of other anime-inspired games on the Roblox platform with redeemable codes for free in-game currency and more. This includes Anime Adventures codes, Project Slayers codes, and Kage Tycoon codes. For now, though, here are some Anime Dimensions codes that can get you free gems and boosts for your chosen fighter. Continue reading Anime Dimensions codes January 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Sunday, January 12, 2025 11:05 AM  January 12, 2025: We've added the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls and tokens. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links January 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Sunday, January 12, 2025 10:05 AM  With so many free-to-play live service games coming to PC these days, new entries need to do a lot to succeed. Not only does the game need an incredibly strong foundation, but it has to keep iterating and evolving from the moment it's made available. With Delta Force's colossal 2025 schedule, I'd say developer Team Jade understands what it needs to do to help the Escape From Tarkov and Battlefield rival succeed. That's why a lot is coming to Delta Force this year, so buckle up. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Delta Force guns, Delta Force operators, Delta Force loadouts |
PCGamesN Sunday, January 12, 2025 10:00 AM  Dark Souls 2's critical reception was extremely positive at launch in 2014. Today, however, you'd think the opposite based on recurring discussions about FromSoftware's oeuvre. With Elden Ring and its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion now in the rearview, I can't help but ponder what we should want from a theoretical second chapter. Continue reading Elden Ring 2 can't repeat Dark Souls 2's greatest mistakes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons |
PCGamesN Sunday, January 12, 2025 10:20 AM  An open-world RPG set in medieval Bohemia, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 takes a slower-paced, down-to-earth, yet occasionally more humorous approach than many of its contemporaries. It's at its best when protagonist Henry, the lowborn son of a blacksmith and a permanent fish out of water, steps off the beaten path to observe and converse with the game's mammoth cast, many of whom have a strange story to tell, a bone to pick, or a harebrained scheme to rope you into. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 release date, Best medieval games |
PCGamesN Sunday, January 12, 2025 7:54 AM  My favorite part of any ARPG is the inevitable loot drop. Watching the multitude of colorful items spew forth after defeating a particularly tough boss is a dopamine rush that few other videogames can replicate, and Path of Exile 2 is already full of these moments. When you're looking for a specific item, however, the deluge of eye-catching loot quickly becomes a distraction. That's why I'm delighted to tell you that one of the most popular loot filters for PoE 2 has finally hit its full version. Grabbing exactly what you need just got a whole lot easier. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Sunday, January 12, 2025 6:16 AM  If the dense galaxies of Starfield and Stellaris have left you wanting more, then Starcom: Unknown Space is the game for you. After finally leaving Steam Early Access late last year, the old-school-inspired space exploration RPG is on sale, so now's the perfect time to give it a shot. Taking place entirely on a 2D plane with space combat, shipbuilding, and in-depth decision-making, Starcom is easily one of the best intergalactic games on Steam right now, and it's cheaper than ever. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best space games, Best RPGs, Best open-world games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, January 12, 2025 11:00 AM  Hello reader who is also a reader, and welcome back to Booked For The Week - our regular Sunday chat with a selection of cool industry folks about books! I once read in a book that you shouldn't really believe anything you read in a book until you've checked at least two other books. Unfortunately, those two books both said the same thing, meaning I had to check four more. If anyone knows what every book ever written says on the subject, do let me know. I'm trapped now. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, January 12, 2025 6:00 AM  Welcome back to The Sunday Papers. It's 2025, which means that this column has been running for eighteen years. What might change here as we move into adulthood? Very little, I suspect. We here are like the chalk cliffs of the South Downs: bright and imposing and subject to inevitable but slow erosion by the sea. Or put another way: I'm thinking about bringing back the bulletpoints to separate different links. How are you? Felipe Pepe wrote about the gentrification of video game history, arguing that American video game history overwrites more local experiences. "We're not all suburban kids who got a Nintendo 64 for Christmas." |
Siliconera Sunday, January 12, 2025 12:00 PM
While one of the two new shojo anime series debuting on Crunchyroll in January 2025 took quite some time to go from manga to animated adaptation, Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You ended up rather swiftly heading to screens. Honestly, I can see why. I get it. This story is rooted in the COVID-19 pandemic experience, and telling it via another medium as swiftly as possible helps ensure those watching will better connect with it. But the thing is, I feel like this adaptation isn't leaning as much into telling a unique love story shaped by how society changed and reacted to the pandemic as it could, though I hope future episodes could prove me wrong.
Editor's Note: There will be spoilers for the first episode of Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You below.
While most shojo series begin completely focused on the heroine and her school life, the early moments of the Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You anime adaptation don't. Rather, it is about setting a scene. Instead, it begins with a vision of a Japanese city. The color palette is washed out and feels dismal. The news report is on the screens in the city. When Mizuho Nishino, our heroine, finally appears, it is an adult version of her. She laments the fact that her birthday was terrible, and a business email just came in asking if Megu Kawaguchi's series could end that year. After seeing a high school girl walk past with four of her classmates, she is reminded of her own past and what happened on her 17th birthday. I really loved how it started, as it felt different from other shojo series and left me feeling like maybe it could pull from real-life events to make this reverse harem love story be unique.
From there, things flash back to July 2020. This would be about the height of the pandemic. It's 95 degrees out, and the radio is warning about the heat and "infectious diseases," which is COVID-19 of course. Mizuho's father walks up to her room with a meal, to find her sleeping on the floor alongside her childhood friend. Her sketches of him are all around them. He's understandably upset, of course, and cautions them about acting like they did when they were little. She says Kizuki Hazawa is like her little brother, which he doesn't seem to pleased to hear. So we meet her first possible love interest, and realize that due to everything going on in the world that it is actually her birthday.
We meet the whole reverse harem once Mizuho leaves her house to head to school. In addition to Kizuki, she also grew up around Airu Izumi, Shin Kashiwagi, and Shugo Hoshikawa. In a fairly short span, we learn she stays up late drawing manga, suggesting she's the "Megu Kawaguchi" referenced in the introduction, and quick snippets of Airu, Shin, and Shugo's personalities come up in response to her being lazy about wearing makeup and staying up late. It's a bit rushed, though I suppose that makes sense since this first episode is more about swiftly establishing things and focusing on Mizuho and Kizuki's relationship.
But right away, I'm also feeling like there are missed opportunities. It's like the Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You anime adaptation is doing more telling than showing. I sort of would expect more people to be wearing face masks during this period of time, given it was July 2020, but there are none. (Given that they want to highlight the art and character designs, I guess I can understand.) References to current events are minimal. We don't really see so much the effect of things, rather than hear they happened. Prime examples include the initial report on the radio, Kizuki noting that swim practice finally resumed after being halted due to the pandemic, and upper-classman Saito Ryosuke mentioning classes being canceled for a time due to "some infectious disease." But instead of properly responding to it in potentially meaningful ways in the first episode, we instead see it as an excuse for Airu to tease her about her crush on Saito or Saito to talk about how events, class trips, classes, and sports were canceled for a while.
I suppose I hoped for more reactions like Saito's. It's only about halfway through this first episode that we see someone react to current events, and it isn't even one of the established "main" characters in Mizuho's group. It's a supporting cast member acknowledging his depression over things that happened. The fact that Mizuho reacts to his admission the way that she does also left me disappointed. I knew it was coming, since I'm familiar with the source series. And I'm still impressed with Saito's characterization and response to her reaction. Honestly, it's the moments with Saito and Kizuki opening up that left the strongest impressions on me here, as they're the two that seemed to have the strongest emotions and reactions here. Both in terms of feelings about the current state of things and emotions relating to Mizuho, they seem to really ring true and make this first episode.
I am hoping that maybe Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You starts to feel stronger and more unique as episodes go on. This first one was very focused on Mizuho and Kizuki, really breezing through establishing other characters and pandemic life. If handled well, it could end up being fun. After all, I did enjoy the original manga! I just feel like with the anime adaptation, it's an opportunity to really show and highlight what life was like during a unique period of time in Japan, and so far it feels more like any shojo love story than a period piece.
The Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You anime adaptation is now airing in Japan and streaming on Crunchyroll worldwide, and the manga is available via Kodansha worldwide.
The post Anyway, I'm Falling in Love With You Anime Is a Pandemic Love Story appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Sunday, January 12, 2025 9:00 AM
Slower gaming months like December and January are prime time for revisiting older games. Likewise, the winter season is also perfect for catching up on a backlog, due to things like weather keeping people inside and getting time off for holidays. This year, one of my winter games ended up being a return to Dredge to catch up on DLC I missed, and I found it to be one of the best possible games to play during this time of year.
As a quick refresher, Dredge is a fishing game with horror elements. You are a lone fisherman out on isolated seas. As you explore, you'll encounter fish and phenomenon you just can't explain. This ramps up if you dare to head out into the oceans at night. It's all about the atmosphere and quite engrossing, even if you turn off threats to turn it into a slightly more relaxing experience.
Part of Dredge being great to play during the winter months has to do with the general nature of the game. It's a very isolated adventure. You're in an often quiet place. You fish and search the seas. Given how solemn December and January can be, it is soothing to soak up that ambiance while bundled up in clothing and huddling in warm rooms. Especially if you're in an area that just experienced major snowstorms or freezing rain. All you want to do is hunker in and stay still, and it accommodates that.
There's also the fact that Dredge has what really feels like a piece of winter DLC. The first add-on, called The Pale Reach, sends you to the arctic. That means needed to break through the ice and investigate a new mystery. Also, there are new fish and a means of better preserving ones you've already caught. I only just started that storyline over the holiday break in December, and it really felt so well-suited to things being so dreary and cold outside.
Speaking of which, it honestly felt like slower months like December and January were when I could catch up with Dredge and its DLC. I didn't get to The Iron Rig when it released back in August 2024. With the way both it and The Pale Reach are handled, I feel it's almost like having three full "games," rather one experience with additional adventures. Yes, the new mechanics, abilities, and fish are great for the main game, but going back to over after so much time away felt more like returning for a sequel due to the time and effort put into these. Especially with The Iron Rig's Ironhaven Corporations and the work we can do to build up their reach in the seas and see where that supernatural story leads.
Given the cold and solitude that accompanies winter months, I can't help but feel like Dredge is an ideal game to return to. (Or play for the first time.) Especially given the themes behind one of its DLC, and the fact that both add-ons are substantial enough to feel like solid extra adventures in their own right. It's one of those titles that never stops feeling appropriate for certain situations.
Dredge is available for the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and it is in development for mobile devices.
The post Dredge Is One of the Best Winter Games appeared first on Siliconera. |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, January 12, 2025 11:47 AM  Updated January 12, 2025: Added new codes. It's time to summon all anime heroes in this multiverse and defend your base against challenging enemies. Your starter units are helpful at first, but you'll want to get stronger ones fast, and thankfully, Ultimate Tower Defense codes can help you with that! All Ultimate Tower Defense codes list Active Ultimate Tower Defense codes EndOfEventShop — 150 Gems (New) NewYear2025 — 2025 Rubies, 2025 Snowflakes, 225 Gems, 25 Trait Rerolls, and 25 Perk Rerolls (New) christmas2 — 1k Snowflakes, 200 Gems, and 25 Trait Rerolls christmas3 — 2x Gold Boost for 24h (New) NewSecret! — 250 Gems and 25 Trait Rerolls Christmas2024 — 150 Gems 2024GivingThanks — 30 Trait Rerolls and 15 Perk Rerolls ThanksGiving2024 — 2x Gold Boost for 24h RubiesThanks2024 — 500 Rubies MGH12L3 — 150 Gems BattlepassS4 — 250 Gems GoodbyeHalloween2024 — +100% Gold for 24 hours HalloweenIsOv... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, January 12, 2025 11:33 AM  Added new code! Honkai: Star Rail is a free-to-play gacha game from HoYoverse, creators of other popular gacha games such as Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact. Like any gacha game, you'll need to collect plenty of materials and premium currency to obtain and level up new characters and weapons. You'll also need to earn in-game cash and other unique items. Fortunately, HoYoverse frequently hands out codes for free, allowing players to get a small boost in important items. Here's our guide to all the Honkai: Star Rail codes currently active. Related: Honkai Star Rail: Best Build for Jingliu – Relics, Light Cones, Eidolons, and Abilities All Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0 codes Honkai: Star Rail is currently in its Version 3.0 update. Here are all of the active codes for the game so far: AWAITSYOURLIGHT — 100 Stellar (New) THEETERNALLAND — 100 Stellar (New) HSR320250115 — 100 Stellar (New) HSR3AMPHOREUS — 100 Stellar (New) HS... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, January 12, 2025 10:34 AM  Updated January 12, 2024: We looked for more codes. WWE 2K24 locker codes provide awesome freebies such as VC Points as well as cards and packs, giving you the opportunity to get your favorite stars. Redeem these codes while they're still active, choose your wrestler, and wipe off your opponents hassle-free! All WWE 2K24 locker codes list Working WWE 2K24 locker codes CASHINGITIN — 15k VC (New) GAMEAWARDS24 — Free Pack (New) WARGAMES — 1x Galaxy Opal Free Agent Liv Morgan, 15k VC and 1x Deluxe Singlet Supreme II Pack (New) CROWNJEWEL — 1x Deluxe Eras Pack, 1x Deluxe Masked Mayhem Pack HALLOWEEN2K24 — 1x Deluxe Eras Pack SINGLTSTYL2K24 — 1x Deluxe Singlet Supreme 2 Pack LAMASCARA2K24 — 1x Deluxe Masked Mayhem Pack INYOURHOUSE — 1x Deluxe Beast Series Pack, 1x Deluxe Legends Series 2 Pack and 15k VC BEASTLY2K24 — 1x Deluxe Beast Series 2 Pack Expired WWE 2K24 locker codes BASHINBERLIN WWEDRAFT2K24 ... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, January 12, 2025 10:01 AM  Updated January 12, 2025: Added a new code. Welcome to the challenging open world of Mighty Omega, an RPG title that'll put all your skills to the test. Choose the build you want to grind for and work hard to become the best. The path to getting accepted by anyone is arduous, but Mighty Omega codes can help. All Mighty Omega codes list Working Mighty Omega codes winterveil — 24,000 Ice Coins (New) theonewhoovercameadversity — 17,500 Ice Coins (New) newyears2025 — 25,000 Ice Coins theveilofwinterstirs — 20,000 Ice Coins sunless — 2,000 Ice Coins christmasupdate2024 — 8,000 Ice Coins mybadfortheshutdownjustthen — 8,000 Ice Coins mybadfortheshutdownjustthen2 — 20,000 Ice Coins holidays2024 — 7,777 MC sunshineintherain — 5,000 MC starofchange — 5,000 MC chainbreaker — 40 Candy Jars daemonoffate — 4777 MC and 7 Clan Rerolls simplerock — 35 Candy Jars headsortails — 35 Candy Jars thanksgivi... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Sunday, January 12, 2025 8:07 AM  Updated January 11, 2025: Added new codes! Baki the Grappler doesn't have as many Roblox games compared to other anime franchises, but Project Baki 3 more than makes up for it. This game lets you recreate the wacky fights from the manga/show, and Project Baki 3 codes turn the fun factor all the way to eleven! All Project Baki 3 codes list Active Project Baki 3 codes ADAMSAPPLE — 1M Yen (New) EARLYCHRISTMAS — 1M Yen, a Unique Title, and sets Saber Quest to Step 2 (New) 76KSOBIG — 1M Yen NOMOREHACKERS — 500k Yen and an Emote IAMGOKU — 1M Yen and 3 Stat Resets GOMEN — EXP TURKEYTIME — Yen and Stat Resets 75KWOWBIG — Free rewards SUCKSTOBEU — Free rewards SORRYFORDELAY — 1 Prestige Token, 2M Yen, and 1 Emote AFTON — Yen and Stat Resets SPARKINGPUG —Yen and Stat Resets FNAFBEAR —Yen and Stat Resets FNAFBURGER — Yen and Stat Resets MAGUS — Yen and Stat Resets NOMOREHEROS — Yen and Stat ... |
iDev Games Feed Sunday, January 12, 2025 11:06 AM Test of 3Feed game.... |