GamersHeroes Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:06 AM The latest trailer for Playtonic's Yooka-Replaylee puts the spotlight on the little chomping dino-64 Rextro. The post Yooka-Replaylee Rextro Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:00 AM Made entirely by Melbourne-based Jake Houston, players will be able to feel the rhythm with Game Over - A Musical RPG?? When it launches for the PC via Steam on April 11. The post Game Over – A Musical RPG?? Launching April 11 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:22 AM PGA Tour 2K25 stands tall with its deep EvoSwing system, stellar graphics, and in-depth MyCAREER mode. The post PGA Tour 2K25 Review appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:45 AM  It's that time of year when The Pokémon Company pulls back the curtain on things it's been cooking up. Pokémon Day, the anniversary of the release of the original Pokémon Red and Green, is February 27, and The Pokémon Company has announced it will be holding a Pokémon Presents livestream on YouTube at 6 a.m. Pacific /… |
Kotaku Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:30 AM  As in life, money makes most aspects of Civilization VII more manageable. Sure, you could wait a few turns for a building to finish construction or for a unit to enter the fray, but you could toss some gold at the problem. However, acquiring gold in Civilization VII poses unique challenges, and if you promise to share… |
Kotaku Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:30 AM  Elden Ring Nightreign looks like Elden Ring, the 2022 FromSoftware hit,and it seems like it should play like Elden Ring, an action-RPG about fighting massive bosses in a cursed open world. And in a lot of ways it does feel cut from the same cloth as its predecessor, but there are also some very important ways in… |
Kotaku Thursday, February 20, 2025 4:00 AM  MrBeast, one of the most popular content creators and influencers in the world, recently sat down for a lengthy interview and talked about how his life has changed as a result of his fame and influence. In the interview, he claims to have less than a million dollars in his bank account and says life was "easier" when… |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:55 AM  Normally when you're playing an FPS game, the choice to pull the trigger and initiate combat isn't a choice at all. Half-Life. Doom Eternal. You're waiting for the chance to use your guns - it's all about wading into the crossfire. Dagger Directive is completely different. Visually, it's reminiscent of shooters from the early '00s or even the '90s. Mechanically, its inspirations are similarly vintage, the elder Ghost Recon and Rainbow Six games, and milsim series including Arma and Operation Flashpoint. But Dagger Directive has more to offer than mere homage. One of the most exciting new FPS games, you can try it now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best strategy games, Best war games |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:48 AM  When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz? This special, limited-time event allows players to trade the usually locked golden stickers up to five times a day. This is an ideal solution for grabbing elusive missing stickers and completing albums quickly. While you can trade these up to five times a day, each event is limited to two specific stickers, set by Scopely. There's no official schedule for Monopoly Go's Golden Blitz event, so a lot of sites that confirm dates are actually speculating based on the current Monopoly Go events. While you're waiting for the next Golden Blitz, make sure to keep on top of other freebies with our free Monopoly Go dice links guide, which is updated several times a day with the newest links. Continue reading When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:47 AM  What are the best turn-based strategy games? The break afforded by 'turns' allows us to think, ponder, and plan our moves with as much expert precision as we can muster. Witnessing that master plan unfold can be immensely satisfying, and suddenly, you get a taste of becoming a master tactician. This genre is also home to the 'one more turn' trope - that feeling of near-addiction that compels you to click the 'End Turn' button just one more time to see what happens in one of the best PC games. Maybe you're waiting to see the outcome of a daring attack; perhaps you're just trying to click through some downtime. We also have the best strategy games or 4X games to see our thoughts on that particular niche. Note that despite many similarities, we're not counting tactical RPG games among this list, as that's technically a different genre. Continue reading Best turn-based strategy games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best RTS games, Best 4X games |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:19 AM  Gamers have a new route to getting hold of an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 or RTX 5080, thanks to the GPU maker itself. In an effort to beat scalpers, Nvidia has just relaunched its Verified Priority Access program for active Nvidia account holders, inviting users to buy a new graphics card from the company directly. However, only a "limited" number will be able to buy a new RTX 50-series card this way, with the scheme also limited to just one country. Nvidia launched a similar program back during the early days of the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080, when the launch of those GPUs was also affected by stock availability issues. While the RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 are now the best graphics cards you can buy, not enough gamers have been able to get their hands on one, with extremely limited stock levels since launch day. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: RTX 5090 review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:13 AM  What's the longest you've ever waited for a game? The problem with videogames is that they pretty much always take much longer than you'd expect, and as budgets have increased and as time has gone on, that's only gotten truer and truer. Skyrim came out way back in 2011, but almost 14 years later there's still no Elder Scrolls 6, and it'll be a decade since Fallout 4 came out later this year, too. But a studio like Bethesda is guaranteed to release those follow-ups - when you're waiting almost ten years for a game like Lost Soul Aside, an original, debut IP which was first announced in 2016, things are a bit more uncertain. Lost Soul Aside has a release date now, though, but there's bad news for PC players. |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:00 AM  Dungeons and Dragons is all about decision-making. Where will your party go next? Who will you fight? How will you get out of this unwinnable situation? Against all odds, at some point, the dice will roll in your favor, and it's exhilarating. This is exactly what Baldur's Gate 3 nails, and new DnD-inspired adventure Solasta 2 is coming up right behind it. With a difference in focus, Tactical Adventures' sequel is one for all of us tabletop fans, and my time with the preview proves it. |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:48 AM  Fellow strategy game and RTS Frostpunk 2 makes the end of the world feel suitably dour. Resources run short. People struggle for warmth. Survival always hangs in the balance. Cataclismo, published by Hooded Horse, the esteemed label behind Manor Lords and Against The Storm, makes the apocalypse a little more spectacular. Charged with defending a series of outposts from the mutant hordes that besiege them night after night, all your building work is granular - everything is made from individual bricks and planks. It gives you lots of room for creativity. It also makes for fantastic concrete fireworks when you get overrun. And now, finally, Cataclismo is about to hit its full 1.0 launch. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RTS games, Best strategy games, Best city-building games |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:56 AM  What are the best Baldur's Gate 3 settings for PC and Steam Deck? Patches are still releasing fairly regularly for Baldur's Gate 3, and we have returned to this D&D epic to reassess how it performs. We've updated our guidance on the best settings for PC and even added some advice for playing the game on Steam Deck as its Verified status isn't to be taken at face value. As covered in our Baldur's Gate 3 review, there's so much to see and do in this D&D RPG that you'll want to make sure your options are set up correctly for an equally beautiful and smooth journey through Faerûn. The game shouldn't test your PC's constitution too much, and doesn't require the best graphics card to run, but don't forget to check whether your system meets the Baldur's Gate 3 system requirements before even attempting to implement our advice. Continue reading Best Baldur's Gate 3 settings for PC and Steam Deck MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:45 AM  Is Baldur's Gate 3 Steam Deck compatible? It's rare to find a game that goes from strength to strength like Baldur's Gate 3 has, but this now multi-award winning game is a perfect fit for Valve's pocket powerhouse, provided you tweak the settings to get the best performance. Players with a high passive perception will note that the Baldur's Gate 3 system requirements demand 150GB of storage before you can start exploring the Forgotten Realms. With how expansive the Dungeons and Dragons universe is, that hefty storage demand should come as no surprise. Nevertheless, you can always check out our guide to the best microSD card for Steam Deck if you find yourself struggling to make space. Continue reading Is Baldur's Gate 3 Steam Deck compatible? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:04 AM  When is the Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 2 release date? It's one of the most disorderly and anarchic FPS games around, so it's a wonder there hasn't been a Lawless season sooner in Fortnite history. Finally, though, we get the mania we deserve with Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 2: Lawless. With another new season comes mammoth new changes to the Fortnite map, absurd new Fortnite NPCs, and the usual mayhem you can expect from the battle royale game. It's all kicking off this season, so here's everything we know about the Fortnite Lawless release date, from the introduction of Big Dill to the return of The Brat, and even a feud with T-Pain. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite map, Fortnite skins, Fortnite weapons |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 7:58 AM  What are the best GTA 5 mods? There's no need to trundle through mod databases for dodgy links and unclear mod descriptions as we've done the legwork for you, hunting down the most popular GTA 5 mods for your enjoyment. After a decade as one of the best PC games, the Grand Theft Auto 5 mod scene is more than just a few cheats and trainers - it's rife with incredible additions, useful tweaks, and big transformations. GTA 5 mods are guaranteed to keep you entertained during the long wait for the GTA 6 release date, but there's almost too many to choose from. If you're stuck on which ones to install, take your pick from our list of the best mods, scripts, and addons for Rockstar's landmark sandbox game. Continue reading The 65 best GTA 5 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 5 RP servers, GTA 6 release date estimate, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 7:52 AM  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 20, 2025 7:48 AM  How does the Assassin's Creed Shadows Wanted system work? As with most Assassin's Creed protagonists, Naoe and Yasuke won't be able to operate exactly as they please when going after high-value targets. Trespassing on castle grounds carries severe consequences if you're caught, adding a tinge of tension to the proceedings. As AC games past have iterated on notoriety systems, Assassin's Creed Shadows introduces a Wanted system. While you've traditionally been able to tear down a few posters and sneak away without much fanfare in many of the RPG series' installments, Shadows won't let you off the hook that easily. Below, we detail all you need to know about the system, and how to remove the Wanted status if you do take a few too many liberties while on the hunt. Continue reading Assassin's Creed Shadows Wanted system explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs on PC, Best stealth games, Assassin's Creed Shadows release date |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 7:48 AM  If you've been tempted to pick up a new handheld gaming PC, you can now do so for a brilliant price. This Asus ROG Ally deal nets you this popular Steam Deck rival for just $449.99 from Best Buy, which is a whopping $200 discount on its usual price. This makes it one of the cheapest handheld gaming devices you can buy from a reputable manufacturer. This Asus line of handhelds might have seen an upgrade since launch, with the Asus ROG Ally X surpassing it on our best handheld gaming PCs shortlist, but this OG ROG Ally still has plenty of reasons to tempt you. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme APU and running Windows 11, this handheld is a powerful and versatile alternative to the Steam Deck for your on-the-go gaming sessions. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ review, Asus ROG Raikiri review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 7:42 AM  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 20, 2025 8:59 AM  What are the Baldur's Gate 3 system requirements? Patch 8 is imminent and despite all the great content added to Baldur's Gate 3 since launch, there has been no change in the system requirements you need to meet in order to play the game. Having the best graphics card will allow you to view Baldur's Gate 3 in all its splendor with settings cranked up to the max. It is not, however, a requirement, and the D&D adventure will still run fine on hardware that is up to a decade old. Continue reading Baldur's Gate 3 system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 7:32 AM  Max Payne is easily one of the most videogamey videogames of all time. It's pulpy, it's stylish, and there probably isn't a better mechanic in any other shooter than its slow-motion bullet time. Well, maybe the time travel sequence from Titanfall 2, but that's only for one section of the game. So when El Paso, Elsewhere was announced way back in 2021, a supernatural, vampire-focused take on the Max Payne formula, I was immediately intrigued. The third-person shooter eventually released back in 2023, and quickly proved itself to be pretty popular, but I have to admit it left me wanting more. Luckily, it looks like my wish has been granted. Continue reading Excellent bullet time shooter El Paso Elsewhere is getting a sequel MORE FROM PCGAMESN: best indie games, best FPS games, best upcoming games |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 6:41 AM  The voice behind Athena in both the original Hades and its sequel Hades 2, Marin Miller, has shared a post on their personal BlueSky account claiming that they may be recast in a "particular game that is very popular." According to Miller, if a recast does take place, it isn't because they "stepped away from the character willingly. It's because the employer refused to flip to an interim." In a follow-up post, the voice actor wrote that "it would be SUPER [sic] helpful if you wrote a GIANT [sic] email asking them to flip for their actors." MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Hades 2 boons, Hades 2 Gods |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 6:37 AM  If you want to find out where to buy the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 GPU, then you've come to the right place. We're updating this guide daily with links to retailers worldwide so that we can let you know as soon as they get stock on their shelves. The RTX 5080 launch was just over a week ago so many retailers have not yet had time to replenish their stock after the initial influx of orders, but there are some ways to get hold of the card. The Nvidia RTX 5080 is a very popular option for those wanting to upgrade to an RTX 5000 series GPU. That's because, while our RTX 5090 review showed it to be the undisputed new best graphics card, it also offers relatively poor value for $1,999. The RTX 5080, though, is a great choice that offers reasonable value in the grand scheme of things, as we found out in our RTX 5080 review. Because of this expected popularity, and because the entire RTX 5000 series is tipped to be in short supply and high demand, you're going to need to be organized if you want to secure a card for a sensible price soon after launch. With an official price of $999 / $1,449.99 CAD / £979 / AU$2,019 Nvidia's own Founders Edition card is one of the most affordable options. Other cards from the likes of Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, Palit, PNY, and Zotac might demand more, but sometimes offer lower running temperatures, quieter fans, and more overclocking headroom. The RTX 5080 release date was Thursday, January 30, with the launch time being 9am ET / 6am PT / 2pm GMT. With most stores already sold out, some are operating a "notify me" service, so you can sign up to know when stock becomes available again. Continue reading Where to buy 5080 - Nvidia RTX 5080 stock for February 20 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: RTX 5090 review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 6:11 AM  The next prime gaming drop has arrived and there are still more than 30 free Steam Deck games you can download right now including classics like Bioshock 2 Remastered and Deus Ex. The latest games to drop into the service include Wolfenstein: Youngblood and indie hit Colt Canyon. If you're lucky enough to own the best handheld gaming PC of the moment, this is a great deal. You may well already pay for your Amazon Prime subscription to use the free delivery service, or watch movies and shows via Prime Video. However, there is an extra level to Amazon Prime, which includes free video games, and there just so happens to be some fantastic Steam Deck experiences included. If you don't already have Prime Gaming, you can get your first month for free by following this link. Continue reading Claim over 30 free Steam Deck games, thanks to Amazon MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 6:02 AM  I'm a Seraphine player, yes, I admit it. The Starry-Eyed Songstress remains one of the most controversial champions in League of Legends, attracting a decent number of players despite what feel like constant nerfs and adjustments. Whether you love her or hate her, however, there's no denying that Darling Dumplings Seraphine is an absolutely adorable skin, but while Amumu and Syndra are currently living out their gyoza fantasy on the Rift, Sera's still waiting for her Lunar New Year-inspired glow up. The plus is that the skin has made it back onto the PBE, but something has changed with its recall animation. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 6:40 AM  February 20, 2025: We added nine new Honkai Star Rail codes and removed three expired livestream codes. What are the new Honkai Star Rail codes? If you're just starting your adventure through developer HoYoverse's gacha RPG, you might be wondering if there are any freebies to give you a boost. Thankfully, HoYoverse has delivered, and we've got the complete list of working promo codes for you to redeem. HSR codes are released periodically and often appear in livestreams and social channels ahead of major updates. These codes can net you some high-value currency, including Honkai Star Rail Stellar Jade, which you can use to pull the best characters from Honkai Star Rail banners. To save you time, we've collected all the latest promo codes in Honkai Star Rail, so be sure to check back regularly before they expire. Continue reading Honkai Star Rail codes February 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 5:44 AM  Between Last Epoch, Diablo 4, Lost Ark, and dozens of others, there's a lot of competition in the ARPG world right now. Slick mechanics and eye-catching design help you stand out, but developers will tell you that the secret to success is having a good bond with your community. The launch of Path of Exile 2 has been occasionally bumpy, but largely, Grinding Gear Games still gets a lot of love from its players. Chris Wilson, who served as lead designer and co-director on the original PoE, has been a mainstay on GGG forums and became the 'face' of the studio during the original game's creation. However, official documents suggest Wilson may have left. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: PoE 3.25 details, Best free PC games, Best ARPG games |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 6:37 AM  If you still need to know where to buy the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU, we have you covered. In this guide, you'll find links to stores around the world that have either stock notifications, pre-orders, or actual stock available and we update it every day, to see if new stock has arrived anywhere. If you want to grab the most anticipated graphics card of the moment, this is the place to be. With the new Nvidia RTX 5090 proving to be the undisputed new best graphics card in terms of raw power, it's set to be in huge demand. What's more, it's expected to be available in only very limited numbers, so you'll have to be quick on the draw to grab one in the coming months, especially if you don't want to pay inflated prices from scalpers buying the cards from trusted retailers, only to then resell them on the likes of Ebay. With an official price of $1,999 / $4,449 CAD / £1,939 / AU$4,039 for the Founders Edition card, that's the price you should be hoping to pay for Nvidia's own impressively slim card design. Other cards from the likes of Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, and Zotac might demand more, but that's the ballpark figure you should expect to pay. The RTX 5090 release date was Thursday, January 30, at 9am ET / 6am PT / 2pm GMT, with stock becoming available then, although most retailers are out of stock right now. Some stores are operating a "notify me" service, so you can sign up to know when more stock becomes available, so if you can't find the card you want you might be able to get a notification for when more arrives. Continue reading Where to buy 5090 - Nvidia RTX 5090 stock for February 20 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: RTX 5090 review, DLSS explained, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 20, 2025 5:03 AM  February 19, 2025: We've checked for 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 February 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 20, 2025 7:42 AM  Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life, the saying goes. (This is why so many games journalists are unemployed - ba-dum tish.) Thankyfully the next expansion for The Sims 4 seems to understand the permeable boundary between passion project and career as purely aspirational. It's called Businesses & Hobbies and it lets Sims open their own tattoo parlour, pottery studio or - if you have the right complementary expansion - a cat café. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 20, 2025 7:13 AM  Answering GDC's 2023 survey, 78% of respondents said they considered the harassment and toxicity developers receive from the public to be a serious issue. A simple sentiment is often the most effective, and the title of Dragon Age veteran Mark Darrah's latest video cuts right to the heart of it: "Your $70 doesn't buy you cruelty." You don't have to like a game, and you don't have stay quiet if you have complaints, says Darrah. You're entitled to be angry, and you're entitled to express that anger. "If you are mad at that Ubisoft game, be mad at Ubisoft," he says. "Express your anger to Ubisoft or the studio that made the game. But you cross a line when you start being cruel about it." (Thanks, PC Gamer and GamesRadar) |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 20, 2025 6:18 AM  We've known that HBO's Last Of Us adaptation was getting a second season since 2023, but now it has a release date. The first episode will air in the US on April 13th. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 20, 2025 5:31 AM  Supergiant have released their third big update for slashy dashy roguelike Hades 2, and it adds familiar murdergod Ares to the roster of deities helping you out. Like other immortals he'll offer boons 'n' blessings while smarming at you from afar. The update also adds a new animal familiar - a polecat named Gale who will please defensive players by boosting your dodge chance and movement speed. Which you might need if you travel the surface route towards mount Olympus - because the game now has a "final confrontation" that way. |
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Siliconera Thursday, February 20, 2025 10:00 AM
The Pokemon Company International announced the next Pokemon Presents Showcase, a presentation designed to cover things like games, anime, shows, and other updates, will appear on February 27, 2025. Nintendo also shared the message on social media, suggesting it could be involved. We can watch it live at 6am PT/9am ET on February 27, 2025.
There's no word on how long this showcase will last. The announcement only confirmed it will air on YouTube. However, the length of past installments length that aired on Pokemon Day tended to be under 30 minutes. The one shared in 2022 lasted for under 14 minutes. The 2023 one was 25 minutes long. The 2024 installment ran for almost 13 minutes.
The Pokemon Company International also announced that it is okay to co-stream this showcase. Someone does need to actually comment to do so and can't just silently share the stream. There are also rules about not violating policies and being aware if using third-party content. It shared the existing support page to offer additional insights.
This could mean we'll finally get to see Pokemon Legends: Z-A again among the new Pokemon games updates in the showcase. The followup to Pokemon Legends: Arceus showed up on Pokemon Day 2024. It has a 2025 launch window. So this would be an opportunity to go over it again. We might also see a tease about the next mainline entry in the series.
The 2025 Pokemon Presents showcase stream will air at 6am PT/9am ET on February 27, 2025.
The post Pokemon Presents 2025 Goes Over Games and Updates Next Week appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:30 AM
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of Kewpie mayonnaise, Takarajima will release a book that includes a body pillow resembling the bottle. The book and the pillow will cost 3,839 JPY ($25.50) together, and will come out in Japan on February 20, 2025.
As the book only has eight pages, focusing on a hundred pieces of trivia about Kewpie mayonnaise, the pillow is the star of the product. The pillow looks exactly like a real Kewpie mayonnaise bottle, except it's 58 centimeters long with a "smooth texture that just makes you want to hug it." It even includes the logo, along with the Kewpie baby.
Takarajima notes that it's vacuum sealed the Kewpie mayonnaise pillow. So it advises customers to massage it evenly to push air into it so it inflates. It'll take about a week for it to get to its normal size.
Kewpie mayonnaise is the best-selling brand of mayonnaise in Japan, and it first came out in 1925. Due to the inclusion of ingredients like egg yolks and monosodium glutamate, it tastes different from regular American mayonnaise, with a sweeter and umami-imbued flavor. When cooking salads or the like, and you want it to have a more Japanese taste, you'll need to use Kewpie mayonnaise rather than an American brand for authenticity and the right flavor.
The Kewpie mayonnaise book and plush will come out in Japan on February 20, 2025. Takarajima Channel offers international shipping.
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Siliconera Thursday, February 20, 2025 9:00 AM
Bandai Namco has published new screenshots from its upcoming release of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny Remastered. It showcases some of the Mobile Suits and Mobile Armors from the remaster that will appear on Nintendo Switch and PC. [Thanks, 4Gamer!]
The game will contain over 100 units from eight titles across the sub-series' Cosmic Era universe. But while the title list was pretty much comprehensive as of the original game's release on the PS Vita in 2012, it does not include newer entries like the 2024 movie Gundam SEED Freedom, the 2021 manga Gundam SEED Eclipse, and Gundam SEED Astray: Princess of the Sky.
The eight titles featured in the game are as follows:
And here are some of the Mobile Suits and Mobile Armors that will appear in Gundam SEED Battle Destiny Remastered:
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED: Battle Destiny Remastered will be available for Nintendo Switch and PC worldwide on May 22, 2025.
The post See Gundam Seed Battle Destiny Remastered Mech Screenshots appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:36 AM
Though I'm not awfully picky when it comes to games, I do have some strong preferences. Card battlers, for example, are a guilty pleasure, and I've played most of them. That's why I'm excited about Monster Train 2, the sequel to one of the best card battlers on the market.
Don't get me wrong: there's a huge number of excellent card battler games available right now. In fact, the original card battler, Slay the Spire, is about to get a full-featured sequel sometime soon-ish, which is a huge deal in its own right. Yet, the original Monster Train had me hooked from the get-go, and I kept coming back to the game over and over again. The developer Shiny Shoe has announced Monster Train 2 with a snazzy new trailer and an equally snazzy free demo.
Download the free Monster Train 2 demo today and give it a shot
Monster Train 2 is built on the very same schtick as its predecessor: you're a demon lord with a demonic train and a demonic crew, and you're duking it out with the forces of Heaven wherever you go. The game's unique twist is that it pits you against several different cars' worth of angels and demons all at once, which means you need to think vertically rather than just horizontally. It's great fun, really.
Best of all, though, is that you don't even need to take my word for it: head on over to Steam and download the Monster Train 2 demo yourself! The full game is supposed to launch sometime later in 2025, but there's no hard release window announced just yet.
If you're into game demos but aren't interested in card battlers at all, might I recommend Deadzone: Rogue instead? This remarkably chunky and satisfying roguelite FPS should keep you busy for a good long while, even in its free-to-play demo form, and it might even get you interested in the real deal. I don't know about you, but I'm absolutely thrilled with the fact that we've got so many good demos available via Steam nowadays. It wasn't that long ago that we were seriously concerned that game demos were a dying art form, but they're on the up-and-up once again, which is good news for us all.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 20, 2025 8:34 AM
Bungie's had its fair share of lawsuits over the years, though the vast majority of them have had to do with the company pursuing cheaters and hackers. A far more serious case has since sprung up, however, and it concerns the former director Christopher Barret, who was fired over misconduct.
More specifically, Christopher Barret worked on the upcoming Bungie extraction shooter Marathon when he was fired over alleged misconduct. The details of what went down in the background have been rather hazy up until now, and it likely would've stayed that way had Barret not chosen to legally pursue Bungie and Sony over what he claims was a "sham" investigation into his behavior. It would seem that Sony is sick and tired of this entire schtick, however, because the company has effectively responded to Barret's lawsuit with a 128-page filing supporting its decision to fire, as Game File reports.
Sony is intent on proving that Christopher Barret has, in fact, been fired from Bungie for good reason
As per the aforementioned Sony filing, which Barret's lawyers claim consists of messages that Sony would "disingenuously cherry-pick" to prove its point, Barret has been the target of numerous HR complaints for his pursuit of a junior employee.
Sony cites that Barret "targeted a lower-level, female employee he wasn't working with directly, initially engaged in friendly conversation, and progressively pushed boundaries with the employee by making subtle references to her physical appearance or expressing his interest in her romantically. Barrett attempted to create an unprofessional level of intimacy with his victims."
Case in point, here's an example of Barret's messaging to one of his victims, as cited by Game File: "I hope [your boyfriend] doesn't mind I text you a lot" and "I just worry. Like I really enjoy texting you and talking. I don't want him to get the right idea." Later in the conversation, when VICTIM 3 told Barrett she was busy, Barrett stated, "I want your attention, so annoying."
Sony has also said that Barret has "requested to follow personal Instagram accounts and would express anger to the women if they failed to respond to his messages. He would bring up inappropriate topics like their body, their relationships, his marriage, or his desire to date them. He would demand that they participate in sexually charged games of 'Truth or Dare' and 'Ask Me Anything.' He texted them at all hours of the day and night. He offered to buy them gifts. He often referenced his wealth and his ability to advance their careers."
The most striking bit, in my opinion, is this slew of messages from Barret to one of the victims in question: "You are the holy grail. I hope you find a person worthy of your attention." After the employee responded by saying she had a boyfriend who treated her very well, Barrett is said to have told her, "He better[.] Cuz I would hit on you if he wasn't." It's claimed he later made further contact, writing, "You want to be worshipped, I think? Why are you against that actually happening?"
The list goes on and on, and I'm frankly astonished that Barret's legal team still claims that "Christopher is confident that when all the evidence is presented, it will be clear that Sony engaged in a scheme to strip him of his role and the equity awards he earned for his 25 years of loyal service to the company."
While the court will obviously have to make up its mind on who is actually in the right here, I'm coming up blank thinking of a situation that would make Barret's behavior acceptable, regardless of whether the messages are cherry-picked or not. In a broader sense, Barret is trying to make the claim that Sony fired him specifically to avoid paying out over $80 million in bonuses he was promised after the company purchased Bungie back in 2022.
Setting aside the fact that all of this sounds like a mess no matter how you flip it, I'm genuinely glad that lawsuits such as these usually blow the case wide open to reveal what's actually going on behind closed doors in large corporate environments such as Bungie. Hopefully, the victims will be able to find some comfort in that, at least.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 20, 2025 6:14 AM
Charity bundles on Itch have become a regular part of the indie game ecosystem. These bundles are usually one-offs, organized by different people in response to natural disasters, mutual aid requests, battles against human rights abuses, and other crises that spring up moment-to-moment.
Every charity bundle of its kind is important, but rarely will there ever be a follow-up bundle under the same name or working towards the specific goal. In contrast, the Solo But Not Alone bundle has returned for its fifth year, still with the goal of assisting mental health charities.
Cat McDonald of Peach Garden Games has been organizing the Solo But Not Alone bundles since 2021. Each bundle's primary appeal, in terms of the games they offer, is a wide variety of new single-player tabletop roleplaying games. Each game is designed to be played completely alone or has options benefitting solo play.
The bundle's focus on single-player games promises that every game is an opportunity to take your mind off the struggles you might be facing on a daily basis. "That's right, no need to schedule, no need to get a group together. Games you can play by yourself whenever the mood strikes," the description from the first Solo But Not Alone explains.
The bundle has always benefitted mental health charities, originally going towards Jasper's Game Day for its first three bundles before switching to Take This with 2024's bundle. Take This's focus is on destigmatizing mental health and providing support to those in the gaming industry. This follows a difficult time at the charity as Take This faced a budget crisis in 2024.
Blog posts from the charity in August 2024 announced a danger of closing without securing $80,000 in funding, but follow-up posts in late October indicated that they'd surpassed their funding goal and were shifting to new leadership. Take This has pressed ahead into the new year, still providing its various programs, workshops, and resources.
In a statement about Solo But Not Alone 5 with Rascal, Cat McDonald explained the importance of assisting organizations like Take This beyond initiatives like charity bundles, saying, "Drives help [organizations] stay open, and I'm glad to play a role in that, but community support is so much bigger than just charity fundraisers."
In the same response, she also addressed Take This's recent funding issues, looking to the future by saying, "every dollar we raise is one they didn't have before." Each previous Solo But Not Alone bundle has raised over $20,000, and the fifth is on track to hopefully reach the same heights.
In terms of games, each bundle carries a unique selection, never including games found in previous years' bundles. This year's bundles features some incredible titles, including Runecairn Wardensaga, Hit The Road, Jack, ANY%: Tarot-Fueled Speedrunning Action, Radio Broadcast at the End of the World, and many others. This year's features 107 games in total.
Solo But Not Alone 5 will be up for sale until May, with a price of only $10.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 20, 2025 6:06 AM
You know what? It's been a hot minute since I spoke about Doom or its equally influential follow-up, Doom 2. Both staples in the FPS genre, I'm struggling to come to terms with the thought that one day we may stop talking about these classic games.
However, now is not that time, and if you want to experience a veritable smorgasbord of first-person shooting from well-known names, you should definitely check out Doom: Incarnate. This is a mod from user D3athStalker that combines Doom 2 with Wolfenstein, allowing you to fill the boots of the latter's legendary protagonist, BJ Blazkowicz.
This isn't from old school Wolfenstein, mind. The mod takes huge inspiration from the series as it's understood by MachineGames, the studio that brought us the later installments in the franchise. As such, D3athStalker takes cues from the likes of The New Order, The Old Blood, and The New Colossus. In that respect, it combines the old with the new, which is always tasty.
[Insert "but wait, there's more" reference here]
As well as combining the newer Wolfenstein games with Doom 2's engine, the mod also incorporates elements from another series: BloodRayne. Essentially, when you boot up Doom: Incarnate, you'll get to choose whether you play as Blazkowicz or Rayne, or you can let the game randomly select for you.
Whichever character you go for will give you certain traits. As noted on the ModDB description, if you go down the Wolfenstein-esque route, you'll start with a primary and secondary weapon of your choice, as well as a hatchet.
However, if you want to experience a Doom 2 take on BloodRayne, you'll start with a pair of long blades as your melee, which have higher damage output. However, unlike Blazkowicz, Rayne can't use health items, but does come with some additional abilities.
Basically, have a tinker and see what outcome works best for you. What I do like about this mod is how it still keeps the original Doom 2 visuals intact, while also gunning for a more MachineGames aesthetic. Again, tasty.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 20, 2025 5:14 AM
Avowed has a wide variety of materials that are used to craft, upgrade, and enchant different items, and you can manufacture these resources on your own.
As you explore the different quests on your adventure, you'll be unlocking different crafting recipes. Not to be mistaken with the cooking recipes, crafting allows you to manufacture enchantment and upgrade items from raw materials. Doing so allows you to save your resources, and they're perfect for your save in the long run.
Let's take a look at all the crafting recipes in Avowed, along with the required ingredients needed to complete them.
All crafting recipes in Avowed
Some of the items required in the recipes mentioned here can be crafted directly using the recipes. Make sure to check out our full list of all Upgrade and Enchantment materials that you can obtain in Avowed.
How to unlock crafting recipes in Avowed
The recipes can be observed from the menu, but as you start playing, you'll notice that some recipes are locked. To unlock them, you'll have to continue your in-game progression. Most unlockable recipes will be unlocked as you keep leveling up your character.
In Avowed, you can assign certain classes to your character. As you level up, new abilities will unlock. A few crafting recipes are also unlocked when you gain access to specific passives for your class. This will vary based on the class you have selected for your character.
How to craft in Avowed
Once you have a required recipe, you'll need to get the correct materials to craft an item. You'll need access to a Workbench, which can be found at your Party Camp. Go to the Crafting tab, and you'll find all the available recipes. Select the one you want to craft, invest the resources, and you'll have the required item in return.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 20, 2025 3:15 AM
The 88+ Campaign Mix Player Pick SBC is now live in EA FC 25, and you can complete the challenge to add a promo item to your squad.
This SBC features cards from older promos that were available earlier in Ultimate Team. Additionally, only cards rated 88 or higher have been included, which raises your chances of getting amazing items. Let's take a look at all the available rewards before you invest your resources in the challenge.
Complete list of 88+ Campaign Mix Player Pick SBC rewards in EA FC 25
The SBC features cards from the following promos: Thunderstruck, Ultimate Succession, Globetrotters, Winter Wildcards, and NumeroFUT.
Ultimate Succession
Globetrotters
Winter Wildcards
Thunderstruck cards
Numero FUT
Once you complete the challenge, you'll have to pick a card between three different choices. It will be added to your squad, while the two remaining items will be discarded automatically.
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