GamersHeroes Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:55 PM Set to release March 6 for PC and consoles, The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack will let players have their passions and creativity fly in the crafty town of Nordhaven. The post The Sims 4 Businesses & Hobbies Expansion Pack Launching March 6 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:05 PM Combining crafting with chaotic physics-based combat, one will be able to explore, fight, loot, and grow their base when Noodle Cat Games' Norse-inspired Cloudheim launches later this year. The post Multiplayer Action RPG Cloudheim Launching This Year appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:28 PM Set to release February 11 for PC and consoles, gear up for Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts' Apex Legends: Takeover with the new gameplay trailer for the battle royale. The post Apex Legends: Takeover Gameplay Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:13 PM Drift Kings and Drift Queens are in for a treat in Rockstar Games' GTA Online, with a number of new Drift Races and upgrades this week. The post Three New Drift Races This Week in GTA Online appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:39 AM The team behind Ubisoft Quebec's Assassin's Creed Shadow announced that acclaimed actor Mackenyu (Netflix's One Piece) will made his video game debut in the title as Gennojo. The post Assassin's Creed Shadows Casts Mackenyu in First Video Game Role appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:53 AM The latest trailer for Funcom's open-world survival MMORPG Dune: Awakening provides a tour of the planet Arrakis' beauty. The post Dune: Awakening Arrakis Showcase Video Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:00 PM  Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 has only been out for 48 hours and yet it already has a ton of mods available to download and install. The most popular of the lot are all about making the famously grounded and hard RPG easier and less annoying. |
Kotaku Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:02 PM  Mika and the Witch's Mountain is a breezy little, zero-combat adventure that sends you flying around delivering packages to the inhabitants of a small island. During your time with the game, though, you'll have a bit more to do than just deliver packages, especially if you're trying to earn all of theTrophies or… |
Kotaku Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:00 AM  Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was one of 2024's best games, filled with adventure, intrigue, history, and globe-trotting (as Indy is wont to do). One such locale, the unforgiving Himalayas, are treacherous not only because of the climate, but also because there are more fascists skulking about than you can shake… |
Kotaku Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:35 AM  Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 received multiple 2024 Game Awards nominations and sold over five million copies. But its makers say the visually impressive old-school-feeling sci-fi shooter cost only a quarter of what's needed to make most big-budget AAA blockbusters. Developed by Saber Interactive, the company's CEO |
Kotaku Thursday, February 6, 2025 9:30 AM  Invincible fans, we need to come to terms with an unsettling truth: Invincible has an Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons) problem. After flying off from Earth following his brutal pummeling of his son and the world finding out he was a genocidal maniac looking to conquer them to continue the Viltrumite race at the end of Season… |
Kotaku Thursday, February 6, 2025 9:15 AM  While he is a little late to Marvel Rivals, the namesake of Marvel's first family has joined the multiplayer hero shooter. Despite taking on the role of a Duelist, Rivals' version of DPS, the character also contains elements of the Vanguard Class, making him an elastic and versatile choice. |
Kotaku Thursday, February 6, 2025 9:00 AM  Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny arrived in theaters back in 2023 and critical reception to the film was mixed. Meanwhile, it ended up losing money for Disney even after it brought in over $380 million at the box office. But as you might expect, the laidback star of the movie, Harrison Ford, doesn't really seem… |
Kotaku Thursday, February 6, 2025 8:45 AM  When information is leaked by nefarious means, companies open a firehose of takedown notices to try to regain control. It's always a bit disappointing that they don't do the same when the leak's coming from inside the house. Such is the case for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, after Sony seemingly accidentally… |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:36 PM  I've been holding back on Hades 2. I briefly dipped into Supergiant's hugely anticipated sequel when it hit early access, but I'm inclined to wait until it's finished to experience the story in full. Fortunately, Sworn is here to scratch that action roguelike itch, and it's much more than a simple King Arthur spin on the traditional format. With a wealth of build options at launch and support for up to four-player co-op, its corrupted Camelot is a promising playground that I'm prepared to pour plenty of time into exploring. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best fantasy games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:33 PM  Getting your hands on a new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 or RTX 5080 GPU is going to be even costlier than expected. Two board partners are already bumping prices up just a week after the new card launch, with MSI removing 5090 cards priced at the $1,999 MSRP completely, while Asus has raised the price on its top-spec $3,000 5090 card by a huge $400. With stock availability so low, the pricing around new Nvidia graphics cards has been more theoretical than anything, with most gamers left unable to pick one up for themselves. Despite the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 now being among the best graphics cards that you can buy, scalpers and stock shortages are expected to keep the prices running high for months. Continue reading Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 GPU prices are already rising MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ review, Asus ROG Raikiri review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:26 PM  What are the new Genshin Impact codes? Gathering Primogems and Mora in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind. Fortunately, developer Hoyoverse occasionally sends out gifts in the form of Genshin redeem codes. Most codes only work for a limited time, so it's best to redeem them as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse special programs: regular video updates detailing future updates to the free PC game. Redeem codes can also drop to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events. You can find all the active Genshin codes for February 2025 below, and we also detail what they get you, how to redeem them, and where you can look for more. Continue reading Genshin Impact codes February 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:25 PM  By and large, mankind has had a troubled history. We tend to run headlong into catastrophe, occasionally only surviving by the skin of our teeth. Correcting such flaws is an inherent fantasy of Humankind, a 4X RTS all about guiding people through several eras of evolution. It's an underrated project that went a bit under the radar for many, but now it's free for a limited time if you'd like to try. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best RTS games, Best 4X games |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:21 PM  What are the latest Roblox music codes? Thousands of popular songs are available to listen to in Roblox simply by entering music ID codes into your boombox or the radio. You can even play your favorite TikTok songs in games with your friends using song IDs. So, how do you play music in Roblox? The method varies depending on which game you want to blast your tunes in. Some games allow free access to the boombox — equip and press it to bring up a text box to enter a song ID code. Catalog Heaven is a great place to test the Roblox music codes you find, as it allows you to equip any boombox in the shop and try it out. Continue reading Roblox music codes February 2025 - the best song IDs MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:15 PM  Is Fortnite shutting down? The long-running battle royale shooter has been going through some changes as of late. Price increases to V-Bucks, internal layoffs at Epic, and reports of unmet financial expectations and projections appear to paint a rather volatile picture for Fortnite. Of course, it's still one of the biggest games in the world, but is it at risk of shutting down? Fortnite still receives regular updates, and thanks to the launch of creative mode tools, the community appears to be thriving. Nevertheless, recent news does have industry experts questioning whether the battle royale game has the legs to continue as a top dog in the online multiplayer space. Here's what you need to know about whether Fortnite is shutting down, based on up-to-date information. Continue reading Is Fortnite shutting down in 2025? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite map, Fortnite skins, Fortnite weapons |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:15 PM  If you're stuck for something to play on Steam and fancy your chances at winning big, you need to check out the latest mystery game bundle from Fanatical. This offer gives you the opportunity to purchase a mystery Steam game for just $1 while also being automatically entered into a draw to win a 1TB Steam Deck OLED. Bagging one of the best handheld gaming PCs for just $1 would be quite the win. In our Steam Deck OLED review, we praised the new and improved display which "transforms" the handheld gaming experience. However, should you not be lucky enough to win one of Valve's Steam Deck handhelds, fear not, as there are also "shooting stars" available to be won worth $1,000. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:09 PM  What are the best Avowed builds? Obsidian has stuffed Avowed's toolbox full of powerful abilities, stylish clothes, and monstrous weapons that we can use to live out our biggest power fantasies in-game. Of course, some tools in Avowed are bigger, sharper, and pointier than others, which is why we've done some theorycrafting ahead of the Avowed release date and conjured up the best builds in the RPG game's early game. Below, we'll take you through the optimal starting background, the attributes you should be attributing skill points to, and the abilities that make each build tick. Continue reading Best Avowed builds theorycrafted before launch MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Avowed release date, Best RPG games, Best story games |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:08 PM  AMD is "blown away" by the demand for its X3D gaming CPUs, such as the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. That's according to comments made by an AMD executive, who confirms that the chipmaker has "ramped up production massively" to ensure a good enough supply of X3D gaming CPUs for gamers this year. It's fair to say that AMD has stomped to a commanding lead in the fight to produce the best gaming CPU over the last few years. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has been widely lauded as the best of the best, all while Intel licks its wounds with products like the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K, which have failed to impress gamers so far. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:18 PM  What are the best swords in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? The answer is not as straightforward as you might think, as the swords Henry of Skalitz can wield differ greatly in type and quality – even among swords of the same type. As a result, we've put together a list of all the swords we found in both the Trosky and Kuttenberg regions of Bohemia so you can choose the right one for you. You're going to want to pair your Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 sword with some equally good armor. Thankfully, we've also put together a list of the best KCD2 armor in the RPG game to get you up and running in no time. Be warned: armors are just as complicated if not more than swords, so be sure to take a look to know what to keep an eye out for. Continue reading Best Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 swords MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 review, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 mods, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:08 PM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:54 AM  How do you complete the Taking French Leave quest in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? After you sort out the trouble with Royal Mint Master Vavak, Sir Kunzlin Ruthard will help you infiltrate Maleshov so you can rescue your best bud Hans, starting the Taking French Leave main story quest. His daughter, Rosa, will tip you off to a secret passage into the fortified keep, and with the help of a local stable groom, the scene is set for a daring rescue. If you have questions about how many missions are left in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, take a look at all main and side missions to get a good idea of how content is in the RPG game. Taking French Leave is over two thirds of the way through to the end, however, so read on to see how to find the secret passage and rescue Sir Hans. Continue reading Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Taking French Leave guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 review, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 mods, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:53 AM  When was the Marvel Rivals Season 1 release date? The 2025 roadmap for the multiplayer shooter is shaping up in a similar fashion to its competitors, bringing with it plenty of additional content and seasonal updates to keep things fresh. Season 1 of the multiplayer game is now here, treating us to new Marvel Rivals characters that could very well top the Marvel Rivals tier list. Below you'll find everything that arrived with Marvel Rivals Season 1 and when it originally launched. Continue reading Marvel Rivals Season 1 release date and new content MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:47 AM  February 6, 2025: We checked for new Warframe codes. What are the current Warframe codes? You're in luck if you're looking for free glyphs and cosmetics. There's a long list of available codes released by content creators for the Digital Extremes shooter. If you don't want to spend money on unlocking cosmetics, then using codes for in-game character cosmetics, emotes, and glyphs is the best way to get around it. You can usually obtain new codes from content creators and codes are easy to redeem, too, here's a list of all the new codes and how to redeem them. It's also worth noting that sometimes temporary promo codes for boosters, cosmetics, and items pop up around big updates or special events and rewards from Warframe Twitch drops. Our team at PCGamesN will be sure to update this guide as and when promo codes are available, so bookmark this page, and check our hub for all the latest Warframe news. Continue reading Warframe codes February 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warframe on Steam Deck, Warframe builds, Warframe codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:34 AM  What are the Throne and Liberty Twitch drops? MMOs are often all about gear, and if you're readying yourself to drop into the latest Amazon multiplayer game, Throne and Liberty, there's one simple way to boost your inventory. Among the common features of many MMORPGs are mounts, friendly companions you can ride across wide expanses to make things that bit quicker, and pets, more harmless companions that just, well, look cute. In Throne and Liberty, pets come in the form of adorable Amitois, while you yourself become the mount with Morphing, a remarkable shape-shifting ability. Past Throne and Liberty Twitch drops let you unlock one of each, alongside other goodies. Continue reading Throne and Liberty Twitch drops and how to claim MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Throne and Liberty codes, Throne and Liberty weapons |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:30 AM  It's been a rough landing for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC. The port of Insomniac's web-slinging open-world game landed on Steam one week ago to a rather tepid reception. As it looks to solve the most pressing problems, Nixxes, the developer of the PC version, has released its first post-launch patch. The update aims to tackle some of the most serious issues preventing players from living out their superhero fantasies, while also improving crash reporting for the future. Continue reading Spider-Man 2 patch 1 tackles struggling PC port's biggest woes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best superhero games, Best open world games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:30 AM  The combat, the music, the design of Night City. Those are all great, but for me the best parts of Cyberpunk 2077 are when you're just cruising along, chatting with Johnny or Panam, and breathing in the mood. A new RPG, one that's just landed on Steam after years in development, takes that feeling and turns it into an entire game. Combined with turn-based battles that capture the close-quarters tension of FTL, and a focus on maintaining your car like in survival hit Pacific Drive, this is Keep Driving, and it's the best game of 2025 so far. Continue reading Gorgeous new RPG Keep Driving is the greatest game of 2025 so far MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best racing games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:27 AM  February 6, 2025: We checked for new Throne and Liberty coupon codes. What are the new Throne and Liberty coupon codes? The highly-anticipated global launch of NCSoft's MMO is right around the corner, and if you're here then that probably means you're hoping for a nice day one boost. Fortunately, the studio drops coupon codes for the game from time to time, awarding all sorts of in-game goodies that you can use to improve your character. The Throne and Liberty coupon codes we've seen so far have offered up all sorts of rewards, including growth stones, skill books, crafting materials, and more. NCSoft has given these out during livestreams and at live meets, so expect to see more codes for the MMO game when major events and update streams take place. We've collated all the codes we've found so far below. Continue reading Throne and Liberty coupons and all active codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Throne and Liberty codes, Throne and Liberty weapons |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:56 AM  When is the 2XKO release date? If you ever wondered what a League of Legends 2D fighting game would look like, you're about to find out. Formerly known as Project L, 2XKO was confirmed as the game's official name in early 2024, featuring the likes of Yasuo, Darius, and Braum. Along with the name change, 2XKO has transformed into a 2v2 tag-team fighter, introducing plenty of mechanics that may be familiar to Marvel vs Capcom fans. If you can't wait to learn more about this League of Legends fighting game, here's everything we know about the 2XKO release date so far. Continue reading 2XKO release date estimate, playtest, characters, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fighting games, LoL tier list , 2XKO characters |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:34 AM  What are the best Witcher 3 mods? With a next-gen update overhauling visuals, as well as game mechanics, there has never been a better time to get into The Witcher 3. With mods, you can customize and enhance your experience even further. The best Witcher 3 mods refresh the gameplay for you and, for veterans of the series, can inspire another playthrough of one of the best RPG games of all time. Modding is now a fairly simple process and can be done with ease once you know how. As always, exercise caution when downloading and installing anything on your computer. Continue reading The best Witcher 3 mods 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Witcher 3 mods, The Witcher 4 news, Witcher 3 system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:44 AM  How do you complete For Whom the Bell Tolls? One of the more stressful quests in the game, For Whom the Bell tolls, happens right after Wedding Crashers and sets you against a timer (12 bells that will periodically sound) before your best bud is hanged by the infuriating Chamberlain Ulrich. The only way to save him is to reach Captain Thomas in the chapel. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is full of challenging KCD2 quests and sim-like mechanics, if you're struggling with this quest or want to learn about improving your skills, check out our best Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 perks, many of which can help you breeze past the guards without incident. Continue reading Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 For Whom the Bell Tolls guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 review, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 mods, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:33 AM  Saber Interactive is adamantly building on its success in 2024 with the launch of Space Marine 2 patch 6.0. Out today, the major update for the co-op game packs in a ton of features, from new threats and locations to quality-of-life upgrades. It's another reason to come back to a game that dominated the Steam charts last year, earning its place among the biggest and best Warhammer 40k games on PC. Whether you're a pure PvE player, enjoy some competitive multiplayer, or simply relish blasting through Tyranid hordes, there's something in here for everyone. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Space Marine 2 review, Space Marine 2 system requirements , Best Warhammer 40k games |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:08 AM  One lucky Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 buyer thought they'd scored an unexpected upgrade after unboxing their new Founders Edition graphics card to find an RTX 5090 inside. However, while the branding on the card says it's an RTX 5090, it looks like Nvidia might be at fault by shipping out a card with the wrong GPU shroud installed, in a somewhat unfortunate quality control error. While this is a bit of an embarrassing error from Nvidia, it's a small blip on an otherwise fairly successful launch of its new RTX 50-series GPUs. As our RTX 5090 review shows, these cards are already among the best graphics cards on the market, even if getting your hands on RTX 5090 stock right now is tricky. Small QC errors like this one aren't usual, but high production demands will lead to human error from time to time. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: RTX 5090 review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:17 AM  How do you equip the torch in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2? Controlling light is important in KCD2, and there are many situations where you'll want to have a light source to, well, see things. The nights in 15th-century Bohemia are very dark indeed, and you'd do well not to be scrambling around in the pitch black; there are things worse than wolves out there, you know. The Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 release date is finally here, and we've been having a jolly old time racing across Bohemia, as you can see in our KDC2 review, getting into scrapes, and solving family feuds. One thing we don't like in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, though, is being accused of things we haven't done, or more importantly, being accused of things we have. Keeping your torch lit at night can stop the former, while shrouding yourself in darkness more often than not prevents the latter. Continue reading How to equip the Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 torch MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 review, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 mods, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 map |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:00 AM  I've already called Voin a 'boomer slasher,' and with the benefit of hindsight, I think it fits the game quite well. On the one hand, it's got the pace, frantic combat, and action of a shooter like Doom, but on the other, it has the methodical swordplay of the soulslike genre. You've also got to explore, find upgrades, and hone your skills while hacking your enemies to pieces, and all of this comes together into a Steam Early Access experience with loads of promise. Solo developer Nikita Sozidar has just released Voin's first major update, too, and it makes everything better. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best open-world games, Best fantasy games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:00 PM  Oh no, it's a pre-order article for Civ VII, get down! Well, it's also just a friendly PSA, in case you're looking for the best deal right now. The game is launching on February 11, and if you've been waiting to carve your place in history again, we've found a solid discount going right now for PC gamers. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 6, 2025 8:02 AM  Resident Evil Re:Verse, the multiplayer spin-off announced alongside Resident Evil Village, is being shut down. Capcom say that the game and its DLC will be delisted from stores next month and its servers will go offline in June. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 6, 2025 8:00 AM  It's not the destination, they say, it's the pickled eggs we slurped along the way. In Keep Driving, a turn-based RPG of swishing scenery and smooshed roadkill, you are on a road trip in the early 2000s that will see you gulping coffee and stuffing cheap snacks into your mouth, all in an effort to get to the other side of the country in time for the big concert. It is a hypnotically involving game of picking up hitchhikers and battling tailgaters, a pixel art drivealong with tactile, chunky buttons and perfectly suited sound effects, as much fuelled by nostalgia as it is by gasoline. At first, I thought it was too loose and open-ended to elicit any deep feelings. But then I had to sell my guitar for half a tank of petrol, just to visit my dying grandmother. Dude, this is a game that goes places. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 6, 2025 7:34 AM  Earlier this week, a plastic bag blowing in the wind made me question all I knew about the world, but in whatever way the opposite of life-affirming is. Less blowing, actually. More taunting me from my screen maddeningly like a middle finger salute from a man with no hands. It was a baffling piece of licensed merch from Disco Elysium studio ZA/UM and Atelier, who I assume are three hyenas in a board room sniffing each other's crotches for eternity. I couldn't tell you exactly where I first saw the bag - which has actually been on sale for a few months now - but I soon realised why it had likely entered the zeitgeist again: an extensive set of a documentary podcasts by YouTube creator The 41st Precinct, the latest of which interviews writers Dora Klindžić and Argo Tuulik for more time than I have ever spent on anything. Here's a clip on Atelier and that fucking bag. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 6, 2025 7:09 AM  True to the word of Capcom's German social media marketing, Monster Hunter Wilds has a new, generally less extravagant set of PC system requirements ahead of its February 28th launch. There's also a standalone benchmark tool that you can download from the game's Steam page, so you can see for yourself how the beast-biffing RPG will run on your hardware. In theory, these are great developments. Lower requirements mean a more widely accessible game, and the benchmark tool – which covers a good six minutes of combined cinematics and simulated free roaming – brings reassurance and accountability to this otherwise hype-reliant prerelease period. Sadly, there are two problems. One, the benchmark confirms outright that Monster Hunter Wilds will run like stagnant goulash on low-end PCs, and two, it does so to the extent that I'm not sure that the revised minimum specs are even reliable. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 6, 2025 7:01 AM  Paradox are buying Bulgarian game developer Haemimont Games, the developers of strategy games including several in the Tropico and Jagged Alliance series. The two companies previously worked together on Surviving Mars, which was originally developed by Haemimont and published by Paradox Interactive. |
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Siliconera Thursday, February 6, 2025 2:00 PM
A leaked trailer for the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta remake lists a release date of August 28, 2025 for the title, as well as confirms the return of the Ape Escape collaboration. The trailer was spotted on the Playstation store and posted to Resetera by user NateDog. [Thanks, Resetera!]
Metal Gear Solid Delta is remake of 2004's Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and it does not yet have an officially announced release date despite being reportedly playable "from beginning to end" back in September 2024. In addition to showing off some of the game's bosses, such as The Fury and The End, the trailer also confirmed the return of Ape Escape crossover content. This collaboration originally appeared in Playstation 2 copies of the original game as a series of small missions featuring the series' signature Apes.
You can watch the leaked trailer itself here.
Back in October, 2024, Producer Noriaki Okamura and Creative Producer Yuji Korekado discussed possibly remaking other games in the series in an interview with Famitsu. The month after, Konami also revealed that Jodi Benson (a.k.a. Suzetta Minet) would return to voice the character of Eva.
According to the leaked trailer, Metal Gear Solid Delta will release on August 28, 2025, for PS5. The game is also expected to come to PC and Xbox Series X.
The post Possible MGS Delta Release Date Leaked, Apes Confirmed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:30 PM
A model kit of Thanatos from Persona 3 Reload is available to pre-order from Good Smile. The kit is expected to ship sometime in September 2025.
The Thanatos model kit depicts the ultimate Death Persona from Persona 3 Reload who can be assembled and posed into various positions. He was first announced in October 2024 as an unpainted prototype. The final model kit will come pre-painted, it only needs to be assembled.
Thanatos will cost ¥8,800 from the Good Smile Company and can be pre-ordered now. Pre-orders are open now until March 26, 2025, and the model kit will be shipped in September 2025.
The model comes with a sword that can either be kept sheathed at its waist or wielded by Thanatos. His coffins are articulated and attach to his back via a translucent arm. Similarly, his limbs and coat parts are also articulated. Metal chain parts are used to link the parts through the backs of the coffins and into two slots on Thanatos' shoulders. It also comes with a transparent base to aid with posing.
The model kit is the latest Persona 3 Reload merchandise from Good Smile Company. In 2024, the company released a Pop-Up Parade figure of the game's protagonist, which is set for release later in 2025.
The Persona 3 Reload Thanatos model kit is available to pre-order now for a September 2025 release. Persona 3 Reload is out now for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.
The post Persona 3 Reload Thanatos Model Kit Now Available to Pre-Order appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:00 PM
Bandai Namco revealed a new racing game titled Wangan Midnight: Speed Ignition. The new title, which is inspired by Michiharu Kusunoki's Japanese highway racing manga series, will be available in arcades. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]
The new arcade game will feature cars like the Nissan GT-R and Honda NSX. It will also have a new arcade cabinet aimed to heighten the sense of presence inside a car. In addition to improved speakers, it will also come with a steering wheel with better control feedback and a 6-speed H-pattern shifter for players to change gears like in real cars with manual transmission.
The new subtitle Speed Ignition will mark a major departure from the long-running Wangan Midnight: Maximum Tune series, which initially launched in 2004 and had its 20th anniversary in 2024. As of early 2025, the arcade game's latest version is 6RR Plus in Japan, 6RR in Asia Pacific, and 5DX in North America and mainland China.
Wangan Midnight: Speed Ignition will be available for arcades. Bandai Namco will hold the first location tests for the new arcade game at Namco Matsudo in Chiba prefecture on March 21-29, 2025, and Namco Lazona Kawasaki in Kanagawa prefecture from March 28 until April 2, 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:30 PM
Youtube Documentary maker Archipel announced an upcoming project that will involve NieR series director Yoko Taro. There is currently no release date for the video, which Archipel has described as being editorial in nature, but more details are promised "soon."
Archipel is a two-person outfit that makes documentaries about various Japanese creatives and pieces of media, often featuring interviews with the people involved. Previous videos covered topics such as the development of Metaphor: Refantazio, the art direction of the Final Fantasy series, and even the difficulty of running a ramen restaurant during the COVID-19 pandemic. The videos are then put up for free on the Archipel Youtube channel, while the team itself is supported primarily via Patreon.
Yoko Taro is known as the director of the JRPG series Nier, including Nier: Automata. He is known for his eclectic style and for appearing in public wearing a large mask. The announcement of their collaboration came via the Archipel Twitter account which Yoko Taro then retweeted with an attached emoticon.
You can find the announcement from Archipel in the tweet below, as well as see Yoko Taro's response to it.
Back in August, 2024, Yoko Taro was featured in a video by Atlus expressing his excitement for the then-upcoming Metaphor: Refantazio. Later that same year, Yoko Taro suggested that the stage play Bakuken that he wrote may run again in late 2025.
There is currently no release date for the Archipel and Yoko Taro collaboration. More details are promised soon, however.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 6, 2025 12:00 PM
Proof revealed new figures modeled after Klaudia Valentz and Lila Decyrus wearing their respective swimsuits from the anime adaptation of Koei Tecmo and Gust's Atelier Ryza. The Japanese company also opened pre-orders for both figures, which will have the same price tag of 24,200 yen (~$159).
Both figures will have the same scale of 1/7. The standing Klaudia figure will have an overall height of around 25 cm (9.84 inches), while the kneeling Lila figure will be approximately 17 cm (6.69 inches) tall.
Here's how both figures will look like in their entirety:
Pre-orders for both figures are also available worldwide via AmiAmi, which offers them with a discounted price tag of 20,570 yen (~$135). However, the Japanese outlet still cannot ship the figures to Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and Cuba.
These figures are different from the ones Good Smile Company revealed at Smile Fest 2024. Those figures are being made by Solarain, and their prototypes are still unpainted as of June 2024. Good Smile Company has still yet to put those figures up for pre-order as of early February 2025 either.
Proof will release new swimsuit figures of Klaudia Valentz and Lila Decyrus from the anime adaptation of Atelier Ryza in June 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:45 AM
There's finally an update on the Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes DLC that was supposed to start appearing in 2024, as well as an updated roadmap for additional add-ons. Things will start with a The Chapter of Marisa expansion on February 27, 2025.
The Eiyuden Chronicle add-ons were designed to make the game act a bit like Suikoden 3, which featured multiple campaigns and viewpoints for the leads. These were supposed to start with Guardians member Marisa in 2024, though multiple delays pushed it out of last year. At the end of December 2024, 2025 releases were promised, and now that's coming true.
The rest of the Eiyuden Chronicle DLC roadmap confirms exact dates for the remaining two add-ons as well. Galdean Empire representative Seign Kesling's The Chapter of Seign will follow on March 13, 2025. Finally, things close out with multiple supporting cast members' side story being told in The Chapter of Markus on April 3, 2025. People who backed the Kickstarter will be able to claim their copies of the add-ons via Yetee Hub.
Here's the full roadmap image:
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes is available on the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, with Switch physical copies now available worldwide. The Marisa DLC will debut on February 27, 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:30 AM
Good Smile Company is making more Evangelion Nendoroids, with new ones based on the Rebuild of Evangelion characters like Shinji Ikari and Eva Unit-01. There will also be a series of Nendoroid Surprise blind box figures based on the anime. No release window is available for any of them, due to how early in development the projects are. Everything came up during the company's Nendoroid Funs 2025 Winter showcase.
Since both the Shinji and Eva Unit-01 figures are so early in development, there are no prototypes to show. The one for Shinji confirmed he'll wear his plugsuit from the remakes, specifically from Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance. The Eva-01 Unit may be further along in development. This is because the announcement image for it actually featured concept art of the unit in the classic Nendoroid chibi style.
The Nendoroid Surprise selection is too early for there to be anything to show. During the presentation, Good Smile Company only showed a teaser image of the Rebuild of Evangelion logo instead.
Here's how the teaser images for the Evangelion Nendoroids look:
You can watch the full Nendoroid Funs 2025 Winter showcase on YouTube below:
It's only natural that we're seeing the plugsuit version of Shinji. Good Smile Company already announced ones of Asuka Shikinami Langley and Rei Ayanami. Those are set to debut in July 2025.
The Rebuild of Evangelion Shinji plugsuit and Eva Unit-01 Nendoroids, as well as a series of Nendoroid Surprise figures, are in development. The movies are available to stream via Amazon.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:15 AM
We got a better look at the refreshed releases of the Sword Art Online Nendoroids of Kirito and Asuna, as Good Smile Company showcased the figures 2.0 versions during Nendoroid Funs 2025 Winter. The video actually showed prototypes of both of the updated items. These are based on both characters' appearances in the original series.
These two are quite far along in development. Both of the 2.0 Sword Art Online Kirito and Asuna Nendoroids appeared in painted prototype form during the video. Also, because this was a video and not just photographs, Good Smile Company shared multiple examples of potential poses. Most of these tended to be active ones. So we got to see Asuna wielding Lambent Light with smiling and shouting expressions. In the case of Kirito, he has both Dark Repulser and Elucidator on hand in these examples, and his smiling and angry face plates are shown.
Here's the official photo announcing the rerelease and showing both characters:
You can watch the full Nendoroid Funs 2025 Winter showcase on YouTube below:
Given how many Nendoroids there are of Sword Art Online characters, it might be difficult to remember the original Asuna and Kirito ones' preorders opened in 2012 ahead of a 2013 release. Since then, we've also seen ones based on other entries, such as the Titania Asuna. There are also ones based on Alicizationand Ordinal Scale.
The 2.0 Sword Art Online Kirito and Asuna Nendoroids are in development, and there's no release window for the figures yet. Since painted prototypes appeared, we could see pre-orders open in a few weeks. The anime is on Crunchyroll. Yen Press handles the light novels and manga series outside of Japan.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:00 AM
Capcom announced that it will shut down the multiplayer game Resident Evil Re:Verse, and that service for it ends on June 29, 2025. On that day, it will also stop including the game with copies of Resident Evil Village. It originally appeared as a pack-in with the title. As servers will be closed, the game will be unplayable after that date, even though it would be possible to still download it.
While the Resident Evil Re:Verse service ends in about four months, Capcom hasn't cut off DLC sales yet. That will happen on March 3, 2025. The Premium Pass will leave the shop that day. So will the RP Boost 3, 10, and 50 packs. It will also stop selling eight costumes for Ada Wong, Chris Redfield, Claire Redfield, Jill Valentine, Leon S Kennedy, Hunt, and both the Hunter and Super Tyrant skins.
Here's the list of skins that will be gone forever after March 3, 2025:
We were originally supposed to first see Resident Evil Re:Verse in July 2021. It ended up delayed into 2022. The Resident Evil Village multiplayer bonus game finally ended up launching in October 2022.
Resident Evil Re:Verse is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and
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Siliconera Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:45 AM
As part of the Nendoroid Funs 2025 Winter reveals, Good Smile Company officially announced a figure of Revolutionary Girl Utena heroine Utena Tenjou. There's no release window for it yet. All that came up is a teaser for the collectible's eventual release.
Since Utena is so early in development, there's no prototype figure of the Nendoroid just yet. Instead, we get concept art in the presentation. Things started with shots of her Ohtori Academy uniform, before highlighting the concept art for her face. We then get to see her full princely attire. As a note, this is only based on the original anime adaptation of the series, so don't expect items inspired by the movie.
Here's the full teaser image for the upcoming figure.
There's no word regarding other characters from the series. So we don't know if Anthy Himemiya, Touga Kiryuu, or Akio Ohtori will join her.
You can watch the full Nendoroid Funs 2025 Winter showcase on YouTube below:
Unfortunately, Revolutionary Girl Utena isn't streaming anywhere at the moment. The series is still available on both Blu-ray and DVD, however. In 2020, Viz Media picked up the side-story and epilogue manga Revolutionary Girl Utena: After the Revolution.
The Revolutionary Girl Utena Nendoroid of Utena Tenjou is in development, though there is no release window for the figure yet. The anime series can be found physically worldwide. Viz Media handles the manga outside of Japan.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:30 AM
The Pokemon Company announced that it will publish a new anime short starring Dragonite on Pokemon Day 2025. The movie will have the Japanese title "Kairyuu to Yuubinya-san," which roughly translates to "Dragonite and the Mail Carrier." We will be able to watch it on February 27, 2025.
Comix Wave Films will produce the animated movie, which will depict Dragonite as a mail carrier as it delivers mail by flying around the world. Dragonite will work with Hana, a Paldean girl striving to become an ace mail deliverer, to deliver a letter from Rio to the latter's father who is working in Kanto.
Evan Call, the American composer known for his works on anime shows like Frieren: Beyond Journey's End and Violet Evergarden, will produce the soundtrack for this Pokemon short animation. He will also collaborate with suis, the vocalist of the band Yorushika, to perform the animation's theme song "Paper Airplane" in both Japanese and English. The Pokemon Company has also published pre-save pages for both the soundtrack and the theme song single on Spotify, YouTube Music, and Apple Music.
The Pokemon Company has been frequently publishing short animated movies to celebrate special days around the world. In late January 2025, it published a Lunar New Year-themed video starring the snake Pokemon Ekans and its evolution Arbok, which also fit the Year of the Snake as the Chinese zodiac of 2025.
The new short animation movie titled "Dragonite and the Mail Carrier" will be published on the 2025 Pokemon Day on February 27, 2025. The Pokemon Company will also release the title's soundtrack on the same day.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:00 AM
Bandai Namco revealed that it will release a PC version of Hatsuboshi Gakuen: The Idolmaster via DMM Games in Japan. The company also opened a new webpage on the Japanese PC gaming platform, where players can pre-register for the game's PC release. There's no word on a US or English release yet.
The PC port of the mobile game will be available on Windows 10 and 11 operating systems with DirectX version of at least 11. Players will also have to make sure that they have at least 30 GB of free disk space with at least 8 GB of RAM. The minimum required processor for the game will be an Intel i5-7500 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600X, while the NVidia GeForce GTX 960 or Radeon RX 470 Graphics will be the minimum compatible GPU. In addition, the PC version will support screen resolutions from 1080p to 4K.
The PC version of Gakuen Idolmaster will appear as part of Bandai Namco's preparations to celebrate the first anniversary of the mobile game it launched in May 2024. Its release around May 2025 will also coincide with the addition of Misuzu Hataya as the 12th playable idol. Although the game launched with nine available idols, Bandai Namco gradually added Saki's sister Ume Hanami and the academy headmaster's granddaughter Sena Juo as new playable idols throughout the months.
Hatsuboshi Gakuen: The Idolmaster is immediately playable on iOS and Android mobile devices in Japan. The PC version of Gakuen Idolmaster will be available via DMM Games in Japan around the game's first anniversary in May 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 6, 2025 9:30 AM
Official art of Persona 5 Royal will be featured at an upcoming art exhibition and talk about the impact and value of manga. The event will be held on February 22, 2025 at the Kyoto Keizai Center Building in Japan. [Thanks, PR Times!]
Under the title of "The What Can Manga Offer Us? The Business and Social Value of Manga," the upcoming art exhibition and talk will feature 10 reproductions of artwork from the aforementioned Persona 5 Royal, in addition to the works of Kaze to Ki no Uta (The Poem of Wind and Trees) manga author Keiko Takemiya, as well as Japanese four cell manga series Bonobono.
Among the different art pieces selected, one of the official key visual illustrations used on Persona 5 Royal is the chosen one to represent the game, with the remaining 9 belonging to manga works. Meanwhile, the talk aims to explore the rising trend of original art exhibitions in relation to the potential and appeal of manga. Admission to the event will be free of charge, and the deadline to apply is February 21, 2025.
Persona 5 Royal is readily available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 6, 2025 9:00 AM
I picked up Urban Myth Dissolution Center because that aesthetic just killed me. The screenshots and trailer Shueisha Games shared were too good. I didn't expect that I'd not only be hopping into a game that looked incredibly unique and featured a stunning aesthetic, but also featured captivating gameplay and intriguing stories. I'm shocked! This is a game that deserves a huge audience.
Azami Fukurai always had the ability to see things. She figured these red, indistinct figures roaming the world happened to be ghosts. It terrified her. When she saw an ad for the Urban Legend Dissolution Center, she visited in search of help. After being tested by Center Director Ayumu Meguriya, who tested her abilities with an investigation into a cursed chair that killed anyone who sat in it, Azami… absolutely decimated that chair. Since it was on loan and very expensive, she now needs to use her gift of Clairvoyance alongside Director Ayumu's Vision to solve cases the center sends her out on alongside driver and assistant Yasmine.
If you love Ace Attorney or Touch Detective, then Urban Myth Dissolution Center should show up on your wishlist. It's an adventure game along those lines and features both a similar sense of humor at times. However, it does deal with dark situations and themes, such as stalking, doxxing, murder, and death, so keep that in mind. Cases run over multiple days and follow a certain pattern. First, on the ride to a spot with Yasmine, Azami will search the internet for clues. This will involve checking social media accounts talking about the case to find out more elements to investigate, as well as use Azami's Clairvoyance to find search terms to go deeper. For example, you may learn about characters' pasts and the history behind certain locations.
Once you reach the place where the urban myth appeared, you need to investigate the scene. This means talking to everyone there, checking points of interest, and popping the glasses the Director gave Azami to use Clairvoyance to see shadows of the past and urban myth appearances. As you discuss and investigate things, you'll unlock new things to ask people about. You'll also need to start making deductions about what's going on, forming hypotheses. As a day of investigating comes to a close, Director Ayumu tends to call in to figure out the identity of the urban myth, reach conclusions, or help you gather information to solve it if you're at the end of the case. This final part can be a multi-step process that demands precision. Which is the only failing I actually found with the game, as sometimes it'll demand you select phrases in a certain order, when another "answer" with say the last two out of three options flipped could be equally correct. But aside from that, the pacing is pretty perfect, and as you go through cases there will be threads that build up an additional storyline around the Urban Myth Dissolution Center itself.
There are two things that make Urban Myth Dissolution Center so special. The first is the whole concept and execution of it. This is a fantastic adventure game with a unique approach. It feels like it would fall into the "horror" and "supernatural" genres. And it definitely does! But it also subverts that by often offering additional explanations for things. Throughout the first case, I found it starts to become clear what's actually happening. It meant that I appreciated that it took a center with two individuals who do actually possess otherworldly abilities to sometimes spot things others wouldn't.
Also, this game is gorgeous. The spritework in Urban Myth Dissolution Center is sublime. I adored all the character portraits, which ended up being so detailed even with the minimalistic approach. The lavish designs for the CG and animated story segments are beautiful. They can make the mundane seem otherworldly and off-putting. Not to mention how effective more exaggerated facial expressions and the urban myth anomaly designs are. To then also make the actual investigation scenes more minimalistic, so when you focus in on areas of interest and character portraits they demand more attention, is a stroke of brilliance.
I genuinely appreciated almost everything about Urban Myth Dissolution Center, with its art direction, gameplay, and story all being quite captivating. The only occasional annoyances stemmed from some nitpicky responses and requirements during investigations and hypothesis-forming segments. If it didn't have those minor issues, I'd call it a pretty perfect adventure.
Urban Myth Dissolution Center will come to the Switch, PS5, and PC on February 13, 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 6, 2025 8:05 AM
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Destructoid Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:28 PM
Your wallet will be taking a critical hit by the end of the February 2025 games lineup as it includes epic RPGs like Avowed and the highly anticipated multiplayer title Monster Hunter Wilds, which is likely to be a mega-hit on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S. Monster Hunter Wilds will be the first game in the series to include crossplay, likely adding to its value for fans.
Avowed (Xbox Series X|S, PC)
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Famous RPG developer Obsidian is launching its next fantasy roleplaying game, Avowed, into the wild on February 18. This game is a new action RPG that takes place in the acclaimed Pillars of Eternity universe but doesn't necessarily require you to play those games to get into this experience. You'll be investigating a plague that has afflicted the Living Lands, and it is up to you to thwart it with your melee and magical skills. Back in November, our preview called the game a "masterpiece in the making."
"Its accessible mechanics make it a welcoming experience for newcomers to the genre, while its diverse combat tactics provide a satisfying challenge," said the article by Kristina Ebanez. "In just a few hours, I found myself lost in its expansive world, filled with a variety of activities." Hopefully, it can deliver, despite its limitation to 30 frames per second on Xbox Series X|S. It's one of those February 2025 games to be excited for, regardless.
Civilization VII (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch)
Publisher: 2K
The next entry in the legendary strategy series Civilization VII is heading to PC and consoles simultaneously on February 11. Starting with any leader, you can start your own civilization, build its cities, and create new technologies to make your civilization competitive against others. You'll have to deal with each Age as time progresses, adding new gameplay mechanics to learn and adapt to. The leader you choose, like Benjamin Franklin or Lafayette, has a unique ability, and according to the Steam page, "can further be improved with customizable attributes earned through gameplay." They are no longer tied to a specific society.
"Firaxis probably could have gotten away with a safer approach with this installment, opting for just better graphics," said our 9/10 review. "Instead, it boldly revamped a lot of the core systems to make the entire game more streamlined for both newcomers and veterans alike."
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
Publisher: Deep Silver
Gamers can live out their medieval fantasy in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the sequel to the crowdfunded hit. You'll be playing as Henry in this 15th Century Europe-inspired land, forming choices and clashing blades with thy enemies with steel. This open world game is advertised to feature "bustling cities" and "lush forests" as you explore the historic-themed areas.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 seems to be the first big critical hit of 2025. It currently has an 88 Metacritic score from 53 different outlets for its PC version. "Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is one I often dreamed of existing when I was growing up watching a ton of medieval-time movies and TV shows," said our review. "One where you get to actually make decisions, and have complete control over your choices, right or wrong." It also says that the game has "such a satisfying and rewarding combat system," despite some bugs along the way.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
Publisher: Sega
The wacky adventures of Goro Majima continues in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii as he forgets who he is and becomes a captain of the sea. After getting shipwrecked and saved by a kid named Noah, he finds himself on the high seas taking on modern-day pirates and criminals along the way in an eccentric adventure that features dual-blade action and a customizable ship. It may put the extremely dull Skull and Bones to shame as it also features naval combat.
As this is a spinoff, fans are expecting the game to be shorter than the mainline Like a Dragon/Yakuza titles. Thankfully, it will be around 1.3-1.5x longer than Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, according to a Famitsu interview (via GameRant) with Ryu Ga Gotoku boss Masayoshi Yokoyama, so there will be quite a lot of content to scour through.
Monster Hunter Wilds (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)
Publisher: Capcom
You can mark your "Proof of a Hero" when Monster Hunter Wilds finally launches on February 28 for the PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC with crossplay support. As you'd expect from past titles, we'll be taking on terrifying beasts, using their body parts and fur for new armor, and protecting the world from foes beyond our comprehension. This time, it all takes place in the Forbidden Lands, which has drastically changing weather than can dynamically alter our gameplay experience. "Not only will hunters have a multitude of weapons and armor to choose from, but the art of the hunt itself has evolved as hunters learn to anticipate monsters' behavior and familiarize themselves with their environment," explains the Steam page.
You'll be able to get a sneak peek of the action when the second open beta begins on February 6 and ends on February 9. Another starts a week later on February 13 and runs until February 16. When the game fully launches, it's likely going to be one of the most popular February 2025 games.
Honorable mentions from February 2025 games lineup
As you can see, there are many games to look forward to in February 2025, and your wallet's probably cowering in fear. Unfortunately, other notable releases are coming this month. They include:
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Destructoid Thursday, February 6, 2025 1:00 PM
Despite what you may have heard, Roccia is an undeniably strong character in Wuthering Waves, but strength alone isn't the only deciding factor when it comes to spending your hard-earned currency. The real question is: does she bring enough value to your account to justify the investment?
Is Roccia Worth Pulling in Wuthering Waves?
Roccia enters Wuthering Waves at an intriguing point in the meta. She is the best-in-slot (BiS) sub-DPS for two of the game's most powerful damage dealers, Camellya and Havoc Rover. Her Concerto rotation is incredibly fast, and she boasts the best grouping abilities in the game by a significant margin. With all these strengths, why are some players hesitant to pull for her?
The answer is simple: competition.
The Sanhau Factor
Roccia's biggest drawback isn't her own kit but the existence of Sanhua, a highly accessible and extremely effective alternative. Sanhua, a 4-star character available for free by completing a specific Tower of Adversity stage, provides similar benefits to Roccia with some key advantages that make pulling Roccia seem like a bit of a gamble:
The Grouping Debate
Roccia's unparalleled grouping ability is one of her major selling points and is certainly a significant factor to consider before pulling her. However, does the current endgame content of Wuthering Waves demand it? Honestly, no. Not really. The most difficult content in Wuthering Waves, the Tower of Adversity and Tactical Holograms, primarily feature single-target boss fights where grouping isn't particularly useful. While her ability to gather enemies is impressive at first, its relevance to the meta remains questionable because of the current focus of the endgame. So then, what about her future?
Is Roccia Futureproof?
While this may all sound pretty iffy for Roccia, none of this is to say she isn't a strong pull. She does far more damage than Sanhau and has access to far superior AoE. She absolutely is account-valuable, but meta relevance shifts over time, and right now, her role is somewhat niche. There is often another character that will fit better in her place on her team compositions. Five-star characters are expensive to acquire and even more expensive to build because of the intense RNG of Echo farming and limitations on Weekly materials. If you're considering pulling for Roccia, ask yourself: Do I need Roccia right now for my current account?
If you have to pause before answering, it might be best to save your Asterite for a different character that better fits your long-term goals. That said, if you love her playstyle or enjoy her character like I do, there's nothing wrong with pulling for favorites. Just ensure she aligns well with what your account needs, as there are future characters coming out that will likely be more valuable in the short term (Phoebe).
At the end of the day, Roccia is a strong character. But is she must-pull strong? Well, maybe in the future, when content involves AoE encounters and grouping, but certainly not right now. She is super fun to play, though.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:57 AM
Most 5-star characters in Genshin Impact are limited, meaning they're only obtainable during specific event banners. However, a select few are relegated to the standard pool, giving players a chance to pull the character even when they're not featured. Is Yumemizuki Mizuki fated to be limited or standard?
Mizuki will be a standard 5-star character
HoYoverse confirmed during a version preview that Yumemizuki Mizuki will be added to the standard 5-star character pool. This means her upcoming banner in the first half of Version 5.4 will likely be the only dedicated event banner for Mizuki. After her banner comes to an end, you'll have a small chance to obtain her on other limited character banners, on the standard banner, or on Chronicled Wish banners.
Does this mean Mizuki will be bad?
Those who were around during the Dehya debacle might be anxious at this news. Standard 5-star characters range from fairly decent (Tighnari, Jean) to outright terrible (Dehya, Qiqi). Being added to the standard pool is a portent of mediocrity. Dehya, the most recent character to make her way to the standard banner, is notorious for being particularly weak.
Mizuki will likely never reach the power level of Mavuika or Neuvillette, but she doesn't seem to be bad either. From what we've seen so far, Mizuki will have a unique kit, be easy to build, and work with many teammates. If you like Mizuki and want to play a Swirl DPS, then Mizuki will be a perfectly fine pull.
That being said, unless you really like Mizuki, I recommend holding off on her limited event banner. Save your precious Primogems for a character you love, and you might accidentally get Mizuki along the way. Emphasis on "might." It took me more than two years of playing Genshin Impact to get my first Mona.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:21 AM
Unmatched is a game for fans of tabletop miniature skirmish games or anyone who spends their free time thinking about impossible fighting matchups – like the teenage mutant ninja turtles versus the dinosaurs from Jurassic Park.
Each Unmatched box comes with a set of combatants, a deck of ability cards, and maps for staging your epic tabletop battles. The sets run the pop culture gamut from Marvel heroes to mythological figures and even some historically renowned fighters. Witcher fans can get in on the action by checking out two different box sets that introduce six characters to the Unmatched battle system.
Unmatched: Witcher: Steel & Silver
Steel & Silver is the best place to begin your Unmatched journey. The set is designed for 2-3 players, and it comes with the two most important characters from The Witcher: Geralt and Ciri. For something a little more off the beaten path, players can also take control of the Ancient Leshen to torment their opponents with dark forest magic. The battle maps included let you fight through the Farylund forest or explore Kaer Morhen, and with full ability decks for each character, this set gives you everything you need to spend hours duking it out with up to two of your friends.
Unmatched: Witcher: Realms Fall
Realms Fall expands your options by adding two new maps and several new characters from the Witcher universe. This set is also designed for up to three players, and it gives you the option of playing as Philippa, King Eradin, or trying something completely new by controlling Yennefer and Triss simultaneously. For the new duo, Unmatched introduced a sidekick mechanic that opens up options for making your playstyle more expressive than ever.
Both sets are available individually and cost $50 apiece. Restoration Games also sells the sets as a Witcher bundle, which comes with an exclusive mini.
Bathtub Geralt won't be a useful fighter – he doesn't even have a deck of abilities – but he will spice up your collection. Unmatched is a great game for experienced mini players and newcomers alike, and these Witcher sets are a great way to scratch your itch for the series while waiting as CD Projekt Red works The Witcher 4.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 6, 2025 11:02 AM
The outcome of most quests in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will decide how the story evolves, and you'll want to pay strong attention to the points of no return.
The points of no return represent certain stages in the main campaign from where you won't be able to backtrack. In simpler words, any side quests left incomplete till this stage will remain as such, so you must finish them before reaching the stages.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 points of no return explained
The two points of no return are decided by the regions available in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The first point of no return is available in the Trosky region. It's tied with the Necessary Evil quest, which is part of the main storyline.
Before you begin this quest, make sure to complete every side mission available in the Trosky region. Of course, you don't need to complete all of them, but any you leave out will remain like that. Not only will you miss out on the completion rewards, but a part of the lore will also remain out of your access on that particular save.
The second point of no return is part of the Kuttenburg region, and it appears before you start the Oratores quest. Like Necessary Evil, Oratores is part of the main questline as well. Similar to the previous one, you must finish all side quests available at the Kuttenburg region. Any that you leave unfinished will remain so in your playthrough.
If you're focusing entirely on the main campaign, you'll be able to complete the game quicker. However, you'll be losing out on a lot of fun, as the lore really kicks strong after the first few quests. You'll also progress slower as completing the side missions will help you to gain more in-game experience and other valuable resources like Groschen.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:43 AM
The Zambo Anguissa Serie A POTM SBC is now live in EA FC 25, and you can complete the challenge to unlock a special item in Ultimate Team.
This is by far the best Zambo Anguissa item you can use in Ultimate Team. To play with the card, you'll have to complete all the challenges that are part of the SBC. Let's take a look at how to complete the challenge and see if the new Anguissa item is worth your fodder at all.
EA FC 25 Zambo Anguissa Serie A POTM SBC tasks
The Zambo Anguissa Serie A POTM SBC has three different tasks, and here are the requirements.
Task 1 - Serie A
Task 2 - Top Form
Task 3 - 87-Rated Squad
EA FC 25 Zambo Anguissa Serie A POTM SBC solutions
Here's a set of solutions you can use to complete all three tasks in EA FC 25.
Task 1 - Serie A
Task 2 - Top Form
Task 3 - 87-Rated Squad
This Anguissa card offers tremendous value if you're looking for a defensively solid midfielder. He has three different roles++ and double playstyle+. Both Relentless+ and Intercept+ are crucial for the CDM position, as is the presence of Anticipate playstyle.
His Pace (84) is slightly on the lower side of things, but he makes up for it with 86 Dribbling, 87 Defense, and 95 Physicality. For 160,000 coins worth of fodder, the SBC is an absolute bargain, and a future evolution is only going to improve the card further.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:39 AM
Having a torch at hand is an absolute must when exploring the world in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, as even if we ignore how dark nighttime is, Henry must use it to avoid trouble while passing by settlements and towns after sundown.
But how exactly can you equip and use your torch? Here's how to easily get, equip, and use a torch in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 and if there are any alternatives to it.
How to equip and use a torch in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
After getting a torch by either looting corpses or from pretty much any merchant in the game, you can equip it in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 by heading to your inventory screen and selecting it. Once the torch is equipped, you will be able to use it by holding down on your D-pad (consoles) or R (mouse + keyboard) until the torch gauge at the bottom of your screen fills up. No matter how much you use it, your torch will not go off.
As the torch will occupy one of your hands, it is not recommended to use it when in do-or-die situations. To go around that and get a higher boost in visibility at no drawback, use either a Weak Nighthawk or a Nighthawk potion. As we mentioned early on, make sure to also remember that to avoid getting into the guard's bad side, you must have your torch equipped at all times while passing through cities at night.
How to get the recipes for the Nighthawk and Weak Nighthawk potions
The quickest way to get the Nighthawk recipe in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 can be done by purchasing it from Aranka at the Nomad's camp. The camp will be located in the westmost portion of the Trosky region and cost 164 Groschen. She will also sell the Nighthawk potions for 36.9G if you are short on cash. After getting the recipe, you will be able to make each potion by gathering 2x Eyebright, 1x Belladonna, and 1x Chamomile. If you want to pay a little more for the same product, the Apothecary will also sell the recipe.
Now that you know how to equip and use a torch in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, I also highly recommend that you check out How to play Dice in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 for a consistent and handy amount of gold early on.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:37 AM
There are a lot of tools and pieces of kit in Hello Kitty Island Adventure. While each of these pieces of equipment is useful in its own way, you'll definitely find yourself using some things more than others.
Whether you want to make the perfect gifts for each of the Sanrio villagers, or you just want to make one of everything it's possible to make, you'll need to venture far and wide and complete a long list of quests to unlock some of the equipment.
Here's how to unlock all of the major, most useful tools and machines in Hello Kitty Island Adventure.
Cooking Stations in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Cooking Stations are, at least to begin with, machines that can only be used in specific locations. Some of the Cooking Stations (such as the Oven and the Pizza Oven) can eventually be crafted and placed in visitor cabins, but you're most likely to venture to their original locations.
Here are all of the Cooking Stations currently available in Island Adventure on PC and Nintendo Switch and how to unlock them:
Cooking Station upgrades
Each of the Cooking Stations (except the Cauldron) can be upgraded when certain requirements are met. This allows you to cook using two additional ingredients on top of the base ingredient for each Station, rather than just one, unlocking further recipes to cook.
Here's how to upgrade each Cooking Station:
Player based tools in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
There are 11 player-based tools in Island Adventure that allow you to further interact with Friendship Island. These are invariably unlocked by leveling up friendships with villagers and completing their quests.
These tools will either appear on the tool wheel (such as the Net, Fishing Rod, or Camera), or they will automatically become available to use when you approach an object that requires the tool (such as the Watering Can or Pickaxe).
Here are all the player-based tools and how to get them:
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Destructoid Thursday, February 6, 2025 10:14 AM
The nice thing about Kuroku's Basket Showdown is that there aren't many styles to choose from. With only four styles currently available, it's pretty easy to get familiar with all of them and pick the one that works for you. That's the other nice thing: No matter which style you get from the gacha, you can always play around it and be a valuable asset to your team.
Unfortunately, even though you can learn how to play using each style, some of them are just overall better than others, hence the gacha and the rarity system. Knowing this, here's our Tier list of all Styles in Kuroku's Basket Showdown.
Kuroku's Basket Showdown Tier List
As we said in the beginning, no matter which style you use, you can always be useful to the team as long as you take full advantage of your abilities. For this tier list, we focused on the adaptability, variety, and rarity of each style. Basically, we asked ourselves which style we would be willing to take in almost any situation during a heated match.
S-Tier - Aomino Style
Believe it or not, we think this Epic style trumps the Legendary style, and here's why: unlike Kagame, the Aomino style is useful even when you aren't near the opponent's hoop. This is mostly because of the Back Spin and the Awakening Move. Once you get close to the hoop, you can simply make a Formless Shot and get points for your team. Versatile, powerful, and easy to learn. If we had to pick the best, we'd pick the Aomino style.
A-Tier - Kagame Style
Now, even though we choose Aomino over this one, it doesn't mean that Kagame is a bad style, far from it. Once a Kagame player is near the opponent's hoop, there's nothing stopping them. The Dunk and the Awakening Move are almost unstoppable and the Jump move is really nice to have. The only downside to this style is that it's not very defensive. Unless you time your Jump ability correctly, opponents can easily take your ball.
B-Tier - Tepei Style
Out of the two available Rare styles, we definitely had more fun with the Tepei. Why? Because of the Auto Pass and the Hook Shot. The Auto Pass makes the simple act of passing the ball to another player so much smoother. No more worrying about overpowering your pass or having your opponent intercept it. Now, the Hook Shot, is what really sold us on this. Nobody ever expects you to make a Hook shot when you reach the side of your opponent's field, which is exactly the main reason why we like it so much.
C-Tier - Kuroku Style
Don't get us wrong, there are a lot of times when the Kuroku style is useful. However, it only shines when you are dribbling the ball before eventually passing it to another player (with a better style). The Kuroku can dash through your opponents, and that's about it. You can either dash to the side or the front, but it's almost the same thing either way. Dashing can be useful and fun, but... it doesn't win many games.
And there you have it. Keep in mind that our list is completely subjective and that no matter which style you use, you can always be useful to your team. If you need a boost check out our Kuroku's Basket Showdown codes.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 6, 2025 9:47 AM
Race is one of the most important characteristics of your character in Verse Piece. A testament to that is the fact that Race Rerolls are used as an intermediary currency when trading. Some races in Verse Piece are so powerful that they make you invulnerable in PvP. With all that in mind, we prepared the following Verse Piece race tier list to help you out when rerolling.
Verse Piece Race Tier List
The above tier list ranks each race in Verse Piece based on how strong it is overall, both in PvE and PvP. In general, Exotic races are just way stronger than all others, with very few exceptions. Contractor is the strongest race in Verse Piece overall, with Dragonic being very close behind. Shadow is the best race for PvP simply because it makes you immune to other players' damage.
List of All Verse Piece Races
Here is a list of all races in Verse Piece, sorted by their rank on the tier list, along with the bonuses they give you. The percentages next to their rarities show the odds of getting a specific race when using Race Rerolls.
How do Races Work in Verse Piece
Races in Verse Piece give you specific passive bonuses just like traits do. Races don't increase your stats, but they can multiply your damage and give you some unique buffs. For example, the Vampire race lets you lifesteal health back when dealing damage. Also, rerolling your race is a lot more difficult because you need Race Rerolls to do that.
How to Reroll Races
You can reroll your race by using Race Reroll materials from your inventory. When rerolling, you will have to confirm if you want to reroll a Legendary, Mythical, or Exotic race. You can get Race Rerolls either by purchasing them at the Adventure Shop NPC, trading for them with other players, or by redeeming Verse Piece codes.
How to Store Races
To store your race in Verse Piece, you will first need to expand your race storage. For this, you will need a Race Storage material, which can be obtained in the same way as Race Rerolls. With at least one unlocked slot in your race storage, you can then click on the race in your inventory to switch it out with the race currently on you.
Verse Piece Race Progression
In the beginning, try to get either Reaper or Arrancar so that you can improve the damage of your Sword and Fruit. Once you get a bit more Race Rerolls, try to get either Demonic, Vessel, or Vampire. If you are lucky early, or if you start obtaining more and more Race Rerolls, try to aim either for Contractor, Shadow, or Dragonic, as they are the best races in Verse Piece.
That concludes our Verse Piece race guide and tier list. If you want to check out more of our VP content, then visit the Verse Piece section of Destructoid.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 6, 2025 8:50 AM
Most players would agree: guns are pretty darn important for Destiny 2. It may come as a surprise to some of the newer players, then, that the pinnacle of utility in the game was an Outlaw/Rampage combo for a while. Chris Proctor worked hard to change that, and succeeded.
It's hard to put into words just how straightforward and downright boring the Perk meta was for Destiny 2 earlier on, truly. Up until Shadowkeep or so, the only thing you really wanted on your gun was a potent reload perk and a reasonable damage perk, and that was it. When Chris Proctor took over weapons design and features back in 2019, however, this all changed, and so it's sad to hear that he's leaving Bungie for good. "In two weeks I'll be living in another country, and in four weeks I'll post an update from a new role," said Proctor over on LinkedIn.
Chris Proctor is leaving Bungie, moving to a different country
"Working at Bungie at all is the job of a lifetime, sandbox design even moreso, let alone owning Destiny weapons for 5 years and ending up as Sandbox Craft Lead at a studio with a legendary grasp of core gameplay," said Proctor in his announcement. "It's been a humbling experience, and the time of biggest growth in my career (and I reached 23 years in games, 20 as a designer this year). I can't recommend Bungie highly enough as a place to do amazing work with some of the most skilled game devs in the industry."
Often cited as one of the most personable and beloved Bungie employees among the Destiny 2 community members, Proctor made a name for himself by making guns genuinely interesting and engaging to use. And while it's true enough that you do still want them to reload faster and dish out more damage, it'd be silly to pretend Bungie hadn't made strides over the past couple of years. Predictably, the community is saddened by the fact that Proctor is moving on.
Proctor hasn't provided any information on what his next project might be, but he did say that he's about to embark on a "huge, international [move]," and that "it's an exciting time" for him.
Under Proctor's leadership, Bungie began introducing extremely potent and satisfying crowd control Perks such as Voltshot. To say nothing of Reconstruction, Bait & Switch, or Explosive Light, just to list a few. Though I'm certain Bungie would've improved things to some extent even without Proctor, the man knew his stuff, and it'll be interesting to see how Destiny 2's meta changes now that he's gone.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 6, 2025 8:39 AM
The Team Rocket boss, Giovanni, knows his way around the battlefield, especially with his elite ensemble of creatures. We're here to help you defeat him in Pokémon Go by showing you the best Giovanni counters, team lineup, and strategies for January 2025.
How to defeat Giovanni in Pokémon Go
Once you activate the Super Rocket Radar, you can pinpoint Giovanni's location at PokéStops or Team Rocket balloons. His lineup recently changed with the Adventure Week update, showcasing his new ace Pokémon, Shadow Cresselia. Before heading into battle, it's essential to equip the right team members. Depending on your Pokémon Go selection, here are a few ways you can decide on a group for Giovanni:
Best team lineup for Giovanni in Pokémon Go
You can equip Machamp/Lucario, Tyranitar, and Xerneas to get the best team lineup for Giovanni in Pokémon Go. The first round mandates a Fighting Type Pokémon, where Machamp or Lucario comes into play. Both Pokémon effectively counter Giovanni's Persian and Kangaskhan, who are vulnerable to Fighting-type Pokémon.
Xerneas can be used for the other two second-round possibilities, with Honchkrow and Kingdra. As a Dark and Dragon-type, respectively, both are weak to Xerneas' Fairy-type attacks. Once these two are down, you can send Tyranitar against Shadow Cresselia. Tyranitar will resist most of the corrupted Lunar Pokémon attacks as a Dark-type, so you should have enough of an advantage to score a win. It can also be helpful for Honchkrow, which has an additional weakness in its rock-type moves.
If you don't have any of these Pokémon in your collection, we'll give you a few alternatives to counter Giovanni:
Best counters against Giovanni in Pokémon Go
No matter what, Persian will always be the first Pokémon shown in Giovanni's fight. So, taking advantage of its weakness in Fighting Types is best. The three most popular choices amongst the community for this match are Annihilape, Machamp, and Lucario. Plus, these creatures can go against Kangaskhan, allowing you to hit two birds with one stone.
The next round could bring out Honchkrow, Kangaskhan, or Kingdra. Kangaskhan and Honchkrow share a weakness with Fairy Types like Xerneas. But since getting a Legendary is pretty challenging, you can opt for other Fairy creatures, such as Togekiss. While Electric-types can be helpful in this battle, only Honchkrow has this weakness.
As the last boss of Pokémon Go's Giovanni battle, Shadow Cresselia will increase the challenge even further. Use Dark, Bug, or Ghost Types against this formidable foe. Besides Tyranitar, Incineroar is an excellent alternative, but the others on the list can prove just as viable.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 6, 2025 7:59 AM
Kuroku's Basket Showdown has a very fun style system, which gives you a few more options during matches. Depending on which style you use, you can get higher jumps, better passes, and even special moves that guarantee shots. Before you know which Styles you should aim for, you need to know what they do. Thus, we've prepared a list of all of them. Here are all the Styles in Kuroku's Basket Showdown.
Kuroku's Basket Showdown All Styles
There are currently four styles in Kuroku's Basket Showdown. Two rare, one epic, and one legendary. You've guessed it: to get the epic and the legendary one, you'll need to play the gacha. Thankfully, you can earn money to buy gacha spins just by playing the game, and there is even a pity system in place. Here's what each style has:
That's all other is to it. If you need a boost in Kuroku's Basket Showdown, check out our Kuroku's Basket Showdown codes.
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