GamersHeroes Friday, February 21, 2025 4:04 PM Tasked with arresting Satan (yep, that one), DeadToast Entertainment (My Friend Pedro) and Devolver Digital have released a demo for their precision platformer Shotgun Cop Man on Steam. The post Run-and-Gun Platformer Shotgun Cop Man Demo Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, February 21, 2025 2:46 PM Featuring music from red-hot properties like Persona, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Made in Abyss, Cowboy Bebop, and Tower of God, Strawberry Hill Studio will present Lotus Juice and Raj Ramayya at San Francisco's DNA Lounge on March 29. The post Lotus Juice and Raj Ramayya Performing at San Francisco's DNA Lounge March 29 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, February 21, 2025 1:44 PM A real-life story that will transport players to 1994 Finland, Lohkare Games Oy are set to release a demo of Last Drop as part of Steam Next Fest. The post 1994 Finland Awaits in Upcoming Last Drop Steam Next Fest Demo appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, February 21, 2025 1:08 PM Now available for PC and consoles, fans can join Stamp with the new demo of NITRO PLUS' side-scrolling adventure Rusty Rabbit. The post Rusty Rabbit Demo Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, February 21, 2025 12:36 PM The team at Club Sandwich (great name!), together with The Arcade Crew, has released a demo of their deckbuilding RPG Shuffle Tactics. The post Deckbuilding RPG Shuffle Tactics Demo Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, February 21, 2025 12:10 PM A dynamic 5v5 military top-down shooter, KRAFTON's Steam Next Demo for PUBG: BLINDSPOT is now live. The post PUBG: BLINDSPOT Steam Next Fest Demo Now Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, February 21, 2025 12:03 PM Now available via its official Steam page, fans will be able to check out the Steam Next Fest demo of Programancer and Retroware's The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit. The post The Angry Video Game Nerd 8-bit Steam Next Fest Demo Now Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, February 21, 2025 11:46 AM Majima really is everywhere with today's release of SEGA and Ryu ga Gotoku's Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii - gear up with the launch trailer for the title. The post Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii Launch Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Friday, February 21, 2025 5:25 PM  Today, Marvel Rivals launched its big mid-season update, adding two new characters, a fresh map, and some balance tweaks. But the developer behind the online character shooter also warned PC players to stop using a popular piece of software, as it believes it is "cheating." |
Kotaku Friday, February 21, 2025 5:10 PM  Spring is almost here. I can practically feel it quietly blossoming between the 25-degree overnight lows and the desperate last flurry of snowflakes coating my driveway this week. Until then, we're feasting on 2025's early bounty of games ahead of some heavy hitters that will be rounding out the winter. |
Kotaku Friday, February 21, 2025 4:20 PM  Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed is a wonderful single-player RPG featuring large fantasy zones to explore and chatty companions. But that wasn't always the plan. In fact, it was originally designed as an online game similar to Destiny. |
Kotaku Friday, February 21, 2025 4:10 PM  Long-time Sega producer Toshihiro Nagoshi left the Sonic publisher in 2021 to form a new studio under Chinese gaming giant NetEase. After establishing the Yakuza/Like a Dragon series as one of the best action-RPG sandboxes around, he had the chance to start up a new team to work on a new franchise. Fans have been… |
Kotaku Friday, February 21, 2025 3:55 PM  Marvel Rivals has been a huge hit for NetEase. The Chinese publisher recently reported the free-to-play hero shooter had over 40 million players. But the Overwatch clone was almost canceled over the licensing fees the company would owe to Disney for using its popular comic book characters. |
Kotaku Friday, February 21, 2025 2:40 PM  Update: 02/21/2025, 2:40 p.m. ET: Activision has added a countdown timer to the official Tony Hawk's Pro Skater website. This article's headline has been updated to reflect this. |
Kotaku Friday, February 21, 2025 1:15 PM  Avowed features very customizable characters, so you'll likely spend quite a while in the character creation suite getting things just right. Granted, you won't be able to see your character very often if you play the game entirely in first-person, but you'll be able to admire them in all their glory if you switch to… |
Kotaku Friday, February 21, 2025 12:30 PM  Star of Providence is a bullet hell roguelike shooter that mostly went under the radar when it came to Steam back in 2017. But since then, it's won over a devoted fan following, including the YouTuber videogamedunkey, who liked it so much he decided to help republish it eight years later under the Bigmode label. It… |
Kotaku Friday, February 21, 2025 12:20 PM  The modders behind the highly anticipated Skyblivion PCmod aren't concerned that Bethesda might be gearing up to release its very own official Oblivion remake. Instead, the team is just "excited" to finally finish its project and get it in the hands of gamers and Elder Scrolls fans. |
Kotaku Friday, February 21, 2025 11:15 AM  When you've been on the internet as long as I have, you get the distinct displeasure of watching cycles of toxicity repeat themselves ad nauseam, usually over things that don't matter in the grand scheme of things. The world is on fire and rather than devoting energy to important matters, a subset of the internet will… |
Kotaku Friday, February 21, 2025 11:15 AM  Part of the appeal of a large-scale role-playing game is customizing your character in ways that compliment your preferred playstyle. But as you play through a sprawling game like Avowed, you may find that the way you like to approach combat or dialogue evolves. As such, you may want to reset your attributes or… |
Kotaku Friday, February 21, 2025 11:05 AM  Pocket Monster: Remake was released back in 2015. The mobile game played almost identically to Pokémon, even using the art, names, and move sets form the existing franchise. A decade later, The Pokémon Company has finally reached a settlement with the Chinese devs behind the rip-off and gotten them to publicly… |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 5:51 PM  What is the best Fisch rod? It's a complicated question. You can't just jump from the beginner rod to the arguably best reeler around, so you'll often have to make do with the best rod for your current level of progress and skill. However, some are obviously only for collectors. So there's reason to pick out a few choice sticks. We'll break down the best Fisch rods into tiers - efficient progression paths to the best rods in Fisch. It's important to check back here as you play the game. New rods are added to various tiers with each update like Mariana's Veil, so the best rod one week may get replaced by a different one in the next. We won't include rods from Fisch codes here as they're likely only available for a limited time. Continue reading Best Fisch rod and enchant for mid, late, and endgame fishing MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 5:58 PM  February 21, 2025: The Fisch Mariana's Veil update is almost upon us! Check back regularly as we add all the latest info on where to start the expansion and how to reap its new rewards. What's in the Fisch Mariana's Veil update? Here's the low-down. From the fresh rods to a quick way to complete the new bestiaries, we'll walk you through the major February Fisch expansion as it drops, including guiding the game's now traditionally tricky puzzles. Here a little early? Stick around to learn the latest Mariana's Veil leaks, teases, and new content hints. While you wait, check out our list of the best Roblox games. That way you can find something new to play to pass the time. Or check out our guide on the Fisch Volcano guide to complete the Ashfall event before it's too late. We also have a definitive guide to the best Fisch rod for the mid, late, and endgame. Continue reading Fisch Mariana's Veil update release time and expected location MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 5:16 PM  More than six years on from Obsidian's last Pillars of Eternity game, Avowed has finally landed, transporting us back to Eora with your choice of a third-person or first-person perspective. Some revere it as another brilliant Obsidian RPG with scintillating combat and exploration, while others are more critical of its main storyline and forgettable companions. No matter where on that scale you sit, it certainly hasn't been the total flop that many doomsayers predicted it would be. In fact, Obsidian is rather happy with its post-launch reception, and in a new interview, the game's top dev says that the studio would "love to do more with it," which could pave the way for some Avowed DLC - and maybe even a sequel. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Avowed review, Avowed map, Avowed builds |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 2:30 PM  We love a bit of Dying Light here at PCGamesN - both the original and its more polished, expansive sequel. While it may lack the deep lore and co-op novelty of Call of Duty Zombies, the brutal survival experience of DayZ, or the properly dark scares of Resident Evil, I still think Dying Light 2 is one of the most underrated zombie games around. Sure, it's beloved by millions already, but it just never seems to get the levels of praise it deserves. Open-world exploration, a gameplay-altering day-night cycle, slick parkour, and satisfying combat combine to create a really enjoyable experience. If it's one you've always wanted to try, now's the perfect time to bite the bullet - Dying Light 2, fresh off of adding a fan-favorite game mode permanently, is super cheap for the next few days. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dying Light 2 review, Dying Light 2 factions, Best zombie games |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 2:08 PM  February 21, 2025: We cracked some eggs in a long hunt for new Pet Simulator 99 codes. What are the new Pet Simulator 99 codes? If you're extremely lucky (and timely), getting a bunch of free gems in Big Games' latest pet collecting game can be as easy as typing a few letters into a box. As time goes on, though, we expect PS99 codes to become increasingly rare, perhaps even being tied solely to physical merch like plushies, lucky bags, and playsets. We've seen it happen before. Pet Simulator 99 is the third Pet Simulator Roblox game Preston and his team have put out. Though it isn't out to replace Pet Simulator X codes directly, it will be the one getting the big updates from now on. If leaving your old collection behind doesn't sound fun to you, consider checking out Blade Ball codes or Blox Fruits codes instead. Continue reading Pet Simulator 99 codes February 2025 |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 2:13 PM  February 21, 2025: A couple of new Attack on Titan Revolution codes just landed. What are the new Attack on Titan Revolution codes? There are many anime games on Roblox based on One Piece and Dragon Ball, but we rarely get anything for the mega-popular Attack on Titan universe. This game aims to be a faithful action-packed adventure that takes inspiration from the aerial combat shown on the show, and with AoT Revolution codes to redeem for even more fun. We've checked our guide and it's all ready to go with [update 2] Attack on Titan Revolution codes and the Halloween giveaways. Continue reading Attack on Titan Revolution codes February 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 2:03 PM  February 21, 2025 We had another look around for new Anime Adventures codes. What are the new Anime Adventures codes? To stop the evil forces from storming your base you'll want to summon the most powerful characters from some of the most popular anime ever, such as One Piece, My Hero Academia, and Dragon Ball. But, of course, some are more powerful than others, so if you want to get the most out of the game's gacha system, you'll want tons of codes. Anime Adventures is a tower defense anime game built inside Roblox, and you can earn gems to summon units by grinding through levels and completing daily missions. AA codes can help you get even more gems, which you can spend on getting the best units in the game. While you're here, you should know that we also keep lists of Blox Fruits codes, King Legacy codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes to get you more freebies. Continue reading Anime Adventures codes February 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 2:08 PM  February 21, 2025: We've begged random players for new PLS Donate codes. What are the new PLS Donate codes? This donation simulator is a big hit on the Roblox platform, chiefly because it's one of the few games where you're in with a real chance to earn free Robux. Setting up a donation stand is simple enough, but standing out from the crowd is essential if you want to entice big donors. That's where PLS Donate codes come in handy. Our up-to-date list of PLS Donate codes includes the Giftbux you need to customize your donation stand and a few items to trade in return for a donation. PLS Donate is one of the best Roblox games, so be sure to get ahead of the economic curve and redeem these PLS Donate codes. We also have a collection of Roblox promo codes and Roblox music codes if you fancy firing up some tunes while working your stand. Continue reading PLS Donate codes February 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 2:07 PM  February 21, 2025: We left a few doors ajar in case new Doors codes wanted to slip through. What are the new Doors codes? Doors is a horror game on the Roblox platform that's not for the faint of heart – especially if you're sensitive to jump scares. Your goal is to advance through a series of doors while avoiding the terrifying entities that give chase. Thankfully, our list of the latest Doors codes is here to help you reach Door 100 in one piece. The latest Doors codes unlock a trove of additional supplies in the Roblox game - including Knobs, Revives, and Boosts - so be sure to redeem them before they expire. We've also included a step-by-step guide on how to redeem Doors codes. Bring some levity to the spooky escape room by tuning your radio to the best Roblox song IDs. If you're a Roblox enthusiast, our Shinobi Life 2 codes and Project Mugetsu codes are sure to be of value. Continue reading Doors codes February 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 2:06 PM  February 21, 2025: A couple new Arm Wrestle Simulator codes have arrived. What are the new Arm Wrestle Simulator codes? This popular Roblox experience channels the simulator games of the past few years, rewarding your strenuous clicks with rapidly multiplying strength. Arm Wrestle codes can speed up the process exponentially, earning you the gains you need to bend everyone's elbows and slam even the beefiest of opponent's forearms onto the table. As we've already alluded to, Arm Wrestle Simulator takes the ideas of many other popular Roblox games to create one centered around a less violent form of settling your differences, without resorting to a boring game of rock, paper, scissors. For further freebies in other action-packed Roblox releases, be sure to grab the latest Blox Fruits codes, King Legacy codes, and Fruit Battlegrounds codes before they're gone. Continue reading Arm Wrestle Simulator codes February 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 2:01 PM  February 21, 2025: A Twitter campaign completion means a new Blue Lock Rivals code was just subbed in. What are the new Blue Lock Rivals codes? While your metavision may let you play the perfect pinpoint pass, you'll need a little extra assistance perceiving all of the freebies the Roblox game has to offer. Blue Lock Rivals throws you into world soccer's biggest pressure cooker, putting your skills to the test as you channel the playstyles of the hit series' biggest hitters on the field. Whether you're consuming your opponents Rin-style, or sending them to the store with your Nagi-esque tekkerz, you'll need to be on your A-game to succeed in the Roblox experience. Read on to find out the anime game's latest codes and how to redeem them. Continue reading Blue Lock Rivals codes February 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 2:04 PM  February 21, 2025: We've given the usual places another good rummaging through in the hopes of finding new Arsenal codes. How do you get Arsenal codes? The Roblox-based shooter has proven itself to be quite the popular experience, with teams taking shots at each other with machine guns, bazookas, and even flinging magic spells from books. Take your gaming experience to the next level by redeeming Arsenal codes to gain exclusive skins and announcer voices. There are other Roblox shooting games out there, all with their own unlocks, so make sure you check out the best Da Hood codes for more. If you want to try something completely different like racing motorbikes, there are also Motorcycle Mayhem codes to redeem. Continue reading Arsenal codes February 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 2:10 PM  February 21, 2025: We've given the old seas a searchin' for new Meme Sea codes What are the new Meme Sea codes? When taking on an ocean of the internet's most popular memes with a One Piece-inspired anime twist, getting a bunch of free rewards will make your custom character all the tougher to beat. With a bunch of epic powers at your disposal in the game, any Roblox codes you find in this guide will give you an extra edge. Although it's not on the list of best Roblox games, Meme Sea stands alongside plenty of other anime games offering free bonuses. For example, you can also find some in the newest Anime Champions Simulator codes or All Star Tower Defense codes. To make you ready to take on treacherous viral foes, let's dive into all Meme Sea codes available right now. Continue reading Meme Sea codes February 2025 |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 1:44 PM  February 21, 2025: We burned rubber on the streets looking for new Southwest Florida codes. What are the latest Southwest Florida codes? In this RPG, you can become whoever you want to be. More often than not, though, the goal is to earn enough cash to buy the best ride that money can buy. Some codes will give you more than enough to afford a new car, while others will put you closer to buying your dream vehicle. To afford this lifestyle, you'll need cold, hard cash, and with these Southwest Florida codes, you'll have plenty to spend on nice cars in this Roblox experience. Of course, there are other similar games available, so if you'd rather take to the crime-filled streets, we have all the current Da Hood codes and Pet Simulator 99 codes. Or if you prefer something a little more chill, then these Berry Avenue codes may help you get the best outfit. Continue reading Southwest Florida codes February 2025 |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 1:43 PM  February 21, 2025: We had a look around for new Survive the Killer codes. What are the Survive the Killer codes? Putting players into the roles of killer and survivors, this horror movie-inspired Roblox game promises to immerse you into a classic hunter vs hunter experience, but it's all the better when there are codes to grant extra bonuses too. If you want to best chance of winning the night, following this guide is a must. When playing Roblox games that pit you against monsters or creatures in the dark, getting extra help from guides like those for the latest Dandy's World codes or Five Nights TD codes is a must. Survive the Killer is no different, so here are the latest bonuses you can get right now. Continue reading Survive the Killer codes February 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 1:45 PM  February 21, 2025: We began a fresh new search for new YBA codes. What are the new YBA codes? Your Bizarre Adventure is an MMORPG that lets Roblox players use unique powers to brawl to their heart's content, and the rewards from using free codes only add to the fun. Inspired by the hit JoJo's Bizarre Adventure manga and anime series, YBA lets Roblox fans live out their Stand-wielding dreams. Like when using the latest Type Soul codes or Fruit Battleground codes, free rewards in YBA can include epic items and power-ups to give you an edge as you play. Continue reading YBA codes February 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 1:08 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 Friday, February 21, 2025 1:21 PM  February 21, 2025: New Super League Soccer codes are in for the addition of daily quests. What are the new Super League Soccer codes? This new footy game on the Roblox platform lets you take up any role on the field, be it a goalkeeper, a striker, a midfielder, or any other position on the 7v7 lineup your team might be lacking. And it isn't without style, either. If you can master the technique, bicycle kick goals aren't out of the question, with the below codes giving you the coins you'll need to stay ahead of the opposing team. Need even more Roblox games to add to your rotation? For some of the most popular and long-lasting titles right now, check out these Multiverse Defenders codes, Project Slayers codes, and Blox Fruits codes. If you'd prefer to escape the anime hold, Arm Wrestle Simulator codes, Doors codes, and Brookhaven codes might be more your speed. Continue reading Super League Soccer codes February 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 1:33 PM  February 21, 2025: Another new Anime Reborn code just arrived. What are the new Anime Reborn codes? Anime Reborn is a hit new Roblox game featuring some of your favorite anime characters. Your goal is to pack out your party with the best units, give them the top traits, and work to keep yourself and your friends alive against waves of increasingly challenging enemies. To get as many draws as possible for the latest Units, upgrade your current party, and even increase your chances of pulling shiny Units, you're going to need as many gems and keys as possible, and that's where Anime Reborn codes come in. We've got the latest codes below, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to redeem them in the anime game. If you're in the market for extra Roblox freebies, we also keep regularly updated lists of the latest Blox Fruits codes and King Legacy codes. Continue reading Anime Reborn codes February 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 1:03 PM  February 21, 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 |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 12:56 PM  There's a lot of variety to the best space games. Starfield keeps the action simple and approachable. Everspace 2 offers a Diablo-like game that puts combat first. Elite Dangerous presents scale and spectacle. No Man's Sky enables vast player customization. Eve Online is an intricate web of systems and social interactions. Leaning towards the back half of that list is X4: Foundations, a tremendously deep simulation sandbox game that is probably 'too much' for some. A new update, however, has just revolutionized its entire flying model to make your adventures feel "smoother, more responsive, and more immersive than ever." MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best space games, Best sandbox games, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 12:45 PM  Marvel Rivals has been one of the biggest new multiplayer games of the last few years. As past superhero games have proven, just having IP and everyone's favorite characters to play with doesn't guarantee a successful game, but Marvel Rivals has nailed it. The hero shooter is one of Steam's biggest titles right now, but incredibly, a new report claims that NetEase considered axing it before launch. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 12:32 PM  AMD is set to officially unveil the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 in around a week's time, which means leaks and rumors aplenty right now. One such leak has provided a clue as to the power draw for these two new graphics cards, suggesting that they might closely match the RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5070, respectively. The RX 9070 XT and RX 9070 are the first AMD RDNA 4 gaming GPUs to launch and have long been expected to compete with the RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti for places on our best graphics card guide. This latest leak, though, seems to confirm just how closely they will match. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 12:31 PM  It's only taken three years, but the GTA V next-gen update is finally coming to PC. Better still, we're getting features specific to the PC port including Nvidia DLSS 3, AMD FSR 3, and most importantly, Microsoft DirectStorage for faster loading times. While many gamers have their eyes set on the GTA 6 release date window, Rockstar is saying 'not so fast' and instead delivering a major update to the game on PC on March 4, 2025. This update finally brings modern technologies to the game that will see the game run at faster speeds on PCs equipped with the best graphics cards and best SSD for gaming options. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 5 RP servers, GTA 6 release date estimate, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Friday, February 21, 2025 12:14 PM  Immersive sims are one of those types of games that can be really hard to properly define, but when you sit down and play a really good one, you almost immediately understand it. Everybody knows the classics like System Shock and Deus Ex, and more modern titles like Dishonored, but the indie scene has plenty to offer, too. In fact, a new contender joins through early access today. Peripeteia is, to quote its creator, a "first-and-third-person role-playing stealth game taking place in alt-history cyberpunk Poland". MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best stealth games, Best cyberpunk games, Best FPS games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 21, 2025 12:30 PM  Team Jade and TiMi Studio Group have released a free downloadable co-op campaign for their 2024-launched multiplayer shooter Delta Force - the first new Delta Force game since 2004. Inspired by the Ridley Scott film Black Hawk Down, the add-on campaign is designed for a squad of four, but you can play solo if you're up for a challenge. As of right now, it only works with mouse and keyboard, but they're bringing controller support in a later update. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 PM  You are playing a co-op session with Julian Gollop, Snapshot Games's CEO and the man who created XCOM. He's showing you Chip n' Claws vs. The Brainioids, a real time strategy game where you'll gather resources, fabricate structures, and give orders to robot minions in battles against an alien menace. The twist? It's all in third person, with split-screen couch co-op, real time ranged and melee combat, and even a little platforming. You're playing as robot cat Claws, and Gollop is plucky spacefarer Chip. He's zipping around the map hoovering up resources on a hoverbike he's nabbed from a building that gifts you both special tech. You've got a rocket pack that lets you double jump, accessing new structure blueprints hidden in high places. It's time to take the fight to the aliens, and Gollop calmly suggests building troop spawners near your main structure - it's got mounted guns, after all. What do you do? |
Siliconera Friday, February 21, 2025 5:30 PM
In a recent interview, the FFXIV developers that worked on the first part of the Echoes of Vana'diel FFXI Aliance Raid said that development for the second part of the raid series has started. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
When asked about what Warriors of Light can expect from the second part of the raid, Lead Battle Content Designer Masaki Nakagawa confirmed that development for the new Aliance Raid has already begun. Additionally, Nakawaga continued by saying that the second part of the Echoes of Vana'diel Aliance Raid in FFXIV is being done by a different team from that who worked on the first part.
Nakagawa said that this new raid is going to be full of surprises and he himself is looking forward to it, and the developer added that the new raid series is still a bit far-off. Furthermore, the scenario team said that the first part of the story in Echoes of Vana'diel mainly introduced Prishe and the world of Vana'diel, and starting from the second part players will be able to see what Prishe and Alxaal will accomplish with their journey through the world of FFXIV.
Final Fantasy XIV is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and Final Fantasy XI is available on PCs.
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Siliconera Friday, February 21, 2025 5:00 PM
Square Enix announced an upcoming stream called Square Enix Music Cover Special Live ~Piano~, which will focus on covers of songs taken from famous games. It will air at at 2am PT/5am ET on March 7, 2025.
Five performers will appear at the event. Composers Kenji Ito and Yoko Shimomura will both appear. The former is known for work on SaGa games, with Ito's most recent tracks appearing in SaGa Emerald Beyond and Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe. Shimomura worked on many Suqare Enix series, such as Front Mission, Kingdom Hearts, and Parasite Eve. She is also known for her Mario & Luigi songs. The three pianists who will perform are Hiroyuki Nakayama, Ryota Kikuchi, and Yui Morishita. All of them appeared on the Square Enix Music channel performing piano covers before.
Here's the teaser trailer for the Square Enix Music Cover Special Live ~Piano~ stream of covers of various game songs.
The official placeholder is also already live for the performances:
Square Enix regularly releases piano covers of songs from games online. One of the last performances involved Yui Morishita playing "One-Winged Angel" from FFVII. As mentioned earlier, Morishita will perform during the stream as well.
This is one of multiple musical performances planned. Another is the NieR: Automata Music Special Live Stream and a Piano Journeys concert. That showed up on February 21, 2025. However, you only have until February 25, 2025 to watch it.
The Square Enix Music Cover Special Live ~Piano~ performance stream will appear at 2am PT/5am ET on March 7, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, February 21, 2025 4:30 PM
Square Enix released an official The Primals FFXIV interview with the MMORPG composer Masayoshi Soken, and in it he discussed how he creates songs for different storylines and expansions. The interview also touched on how the band decides who sings certain songs, during which he mentioned how the group used rock-paper-scissors to determine who'd be stuck performing vocals for the King of Faeries Titania theme song.
First, Soken explained that he doesn't get to actually see or view FFXIV updates and expansions when composing new songs for the MMORPG. He noted that instead he's often told by the team what to expect and important details. He also noted that environmental items, like FFXIV Heavensward's churches or references to other installments like FFIII or FFIV can shape the soundtrack.
Here's what composer Masayoshi Soken had to say about composing songs for FFXIV expansions and patches:
"Most of the time, the quest and story cutscenes aren't ready when I start composing. Of course, I'm given the overall synopsis and progression of how the story goes at the beginning of development. The planners and writers go into minute detail when we discuss where the emotional beats are going to be. For fights, I talk to the team in charge of battle content. I aim to provide a suitable accompaniment to the game content.
Each expansion has its own distinct setting. For example, Heavensward featured many cathedral-like buildings, so I incorporated pipe organ and harpsicord instrumentals. I didn't necessarily take the same approach to the whole expansion, but I tried to maintain that same essence to the music throughout.
Another important aspect of FFXIV's music is the inclusion of arrangements of integral musical themes from other FF titles in the story. To give an example, the sections of FFXIV inspired by FFIII have the original game's obbligato melody, the main theme, in the music. These kinds of musical references are used not only because the melodies were great, but also because they fit with the setting. You could say there are a lot of easter eggs for Final Fantasy fans hidden in FFXIV's background music."
As for assigning vocals, Soken shared a story about how The Primals determined who would sing the King of Faeries Titania FFXIV song "What Angel Wakes Me." Paula Kaye Gerhold is the original vocalist. This meant their take on the track involved a key adjustment and different adaptation.
Here's what FFXIV composer and The Primals member Masayoshi Soken had to say about the "What Angel Wakes Me" performance.
"When it comes to band arrangements, songs with female vocals are always hard to adapt for an all-male group like The Primals. We have to adjust the key, which isn't too difficult, but getting the right nuance across is something I struggle with for every arrangement.
"What Angel Wakes Me" was a doozy... We were recording the backing instrumentals when someone asked, "So who's going to sing this?" We ended up playing rock-paper-scissors to decide and GUNN lost, so he had to sing. One of us had to do it, after all."
Here is The Primals version of "What Angel Wakes Me."
Masayoshi Soken also recently worked on the Kenny Omega Wrestle Dynasty song that the wrestler used in January 2025.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Friday, February 21, 2025 4:00 PM
CESA (Computer Entertainment Supplier's Association) has fully confirmed that it will hold Tokyo Game Show 2025 at Makuhari Messe on September 25-28, 2024. The organization has also opened applications for companies and other entities to set up booths at the venue. In addition, it informed us about the expected opening times for access to the event's tickets.
As in previous years, the 2025 edition of the event will run for four days in total. The first two days of the event, which take place from September 25-26, 2025, will be limited to businesspeople and media members. They can apply for those tickets starting from mid-August 2025. The public can only visit the event during the weekends on September 27-28, 2025, but they will be able to purchase the tickets a month earlier from mid-July 2025.
Companies have until May 30, 2025, to apply for booth setups at TGS 2025. CESA is also simultaneously opening a separate application for original indie games, which runs until May 16, 2025. The organization will then select 80 titles that are worthy to be featured extensively at the event. Privileges will include booth setup support and automatic entry to the indie game-dedicated event Sense of Wonder Night.
In the same press releases, CESA also revealed that it will make a major change to the 2025 Japan Game Awards. While prior editions of the annual event took place during TGS 2025, the organization will move the 2025 awards' venue to the Iino Hall near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. In addition, CESA will shift the closing period for eligible game releases from March 2025 to May 2025.
Tokyo Game Show 2025 will take place physically at Makuhari Messe on September 25-28, 2025. An official streaming channel will also broadcast live streams globally on the same days.
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Siliconera Friday, February 21, 2025 3:30 PM
Anycolor pushed back the next stream of Nijisanji English Vtuber Aster Arcadia yet again, following initial an initial delay of the December 2024 stream to January 2025. There [Thanks, RatedXrdStrive on Reddit!]
The initial delay of this next scheduled Aster Arcadia stream came after Anycolor announced on the Nijisanji English social media account that it started a third-party investigation into sexual harassment and leaks at the Vtuber agency. At that point, Aster stopped posting on social media. The "First Cooking Stream and Special Announcement" placeholder on YouTube was then pushed back to December 12, 2024, then to January 30, 2025.
While there's been no update on this Vtuber, this isn't the first time that video's time and date ended up altered. As further dates came and went, it ended up being pushed forward. The latest date and time for the presentation claims it will air at 8pm PT/11pm ET on March 31, 2025. The comment in the chat has not been updated, so it still features a note from the performer that stated, "I will have to postpone the cooking stream sorry! Missing some stuff ad setup is complicated ahhh! Thanks for your understanding."
Aster isn't the only Nijisanji English Vtuber who has been absent as of late. Denauth member Twisty Amanozako announced an indefinite hiatus on December 12, 2024. However, we did see her briefly return for birthday celebrations in January 2025. She is also showing up on the NijiFes 2025 site as making a 2D appearance for meetings at 11am JST on February 22, 2025. Anycolor also showed Aster as potentially making a 2D appearance at 11am JST on February 23, 2025.
Here are the schedule images highlighting both of them:
Aster Arcadia has been a Vtuber with the Nijisanji English branch since July 2022.
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Siliconera Friday, February 21, 2025 3:00 PM
The next Final Fantasy XIV event is upon us, and Square Enix shared what we can expect from the FFXIV 2025 Little Ladies' Day. This is the recurring Hinamatsuri celebration in the MMORPG. This time around, we can earn special FFXIV armor for participating in the event when it starts on March 3, 2025.
This year, you'll need to find the Royal Seneschal in Ul-dah, Steps of Nald in order to take part in the event. The Lalafell will be at X:10.5, Y:8.6. Rather than something feminine, the reward this time around is the Seneschal Prince armor set. If you're at level 15, you can start "A Princely Persona" to earn it.
The Seneschal Prince armor set in FFXIV consists of five parts. While it does have "prince" in the name, it is not gender-locked. It also isn't limited to certain races. You can dye the pieces too, though Square Enix didn't share how different color schemes might look.
Here are all five parts in the set:
And here's how that looks if you complete it and wear it:
In 2024, the Little Ladies' Day event was combined with Hatching Tide. The reward was a Peatie mount.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Little Ladies' Day event and its special armor will run in FFXIV between March 3-17, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, February 21, 2025 2:30 PM
Capcom has revealed a new collection of Monster Hunter Wilds merchandise that will appear as crane game prizes at its Japanese amusement centers. The lineup will include a Palico plush and a same-scaled potion drink bottle they use in the upcoming game. The company will release these items on the same day as the game's global release date.
The Palico plush will stand at around 40 cm (~15.75 inches), while the bottle will be approximately 15 cm (~5.9 inches) tall. The drink bottle will be able to actually store liquid up to 600 ml (~20.29 oz).
Besides the properly scaled Palico plush and bottle, the crane game prize lineup will include an acrylic clock available in two different designs. Other than Palico, people will be able to obtain one with an Arkveld design.
In addition to the above three items, Capcom will hold a Must Buy Campaign that rewards a slider pouch that features either the Palico or Seikret by spending 500 yen on the crane game. To enter this campaign, the player must inform a staff member who will then help verify the spent money.
The new Monster Hunter Wilds crane game prizes will appear at Capcom's amusement centers across Japan on February 28, 2025—the exact same day the company releases the video game worldwide on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Friday, February 21, 2025 2:00 PM
Kuro Games has released the key visual for Cantarella, a new 5-star character who'll appear in Wuthering Waves. She'll be a limited character and make her debut in Version 2.2.
The drip marketing for Cantarella in Wuthering Waves only shows her pull art and her rarity. Kuro Games announced in a new post that she'll be a Havoc Rectifier character. Jellyfish feature heavily in Cantarella's visuals. They appear around her in her pull art, and both her outfit and parasol are reminiscent of the underwater creature.
Cantarella is the thirty-sixth head of the Fisalia family in Rinascita, and she also refers to herself as the Bane. In her character description, it states that "dark tides seem to surge and swirl" when you look into her eyes. However, you can't grasp the true form of the shadow you glimpse in them.
Currently, the Wuthering Waves banner features Phoebe, who is a 5-star Spectro Recticfier Resonator. Her banner first appeared on February 13, 2025, which was the start of Version 2.1. Brant, who'll be a 5-star Fusion Sword character, will come out in the second half of the patch.
Wuthering Waves is available on the PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Friday, February 21, 2025 1:30 PM
Square Enix announced that its Symbiogenesis NFT project is coming to an end and shared a final roadmap that covers the last season up through the final World Mission release in July 2025. It noted the last three chapters will appear at this time, as well a Stellar Wars component pitting factions against each other. There's also a final trailer for the last three chapters.
First, here's the teaser trailer. It doesn't really offer any substantial details, beyond showing one of the AI art character faces and the game's logo. It does note that the season begins, with Chapter 4 arriving at the end of April 2025.
As a reminder, the project started in December 2023.
The roadmap infographic going over the end of Symbiogenesis covers the last character sale for the Square Enix NFT project, the last three chapters, the Lost Relic series coming, the Stella Wars feature, and the World Mission that closes everything out. According to the visual, character sales will end in late July 2025. Chapter 5 will begin in the middle of May 2025, followed by Chapter 6 in the middle of June 2025. The final season as a whole will end in the middle of July 2025.
In the case of the Lost Relic Series and Stella Wars features, those will basically last for two months. Each one will start in May 2025, then end just after June 2025. Stella Wars involves everyone picking one of six factions and using Slot Points to get the most Stellas. The winning faction gets to choose how the story ends in the World Mission coming in late July 2025. Supposedly, three people who finished the story and extra missions, then took part in the Stella Wars element, got Oblivion Holy Remains, and found the six Talismans could be picked as the three who decide what happens.
Here's the full final roadmap for the Square Enix NFT project:
The Symbiogenesis NFT project will end in July 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, February 21, 2025 1:00 PM
Imagica Infos revealed that it will collaborate with the Japan Pharmaceutical Association starting in March 2025. This collaboration will involve real pharmacies across Japan issuing exclusive medical notes notebooks featuring a design based on the anime adaptation of The Apothecary Diaries.
Once the collaboration event has gone live, select pharmacies under the association will issue medical diaries with the special design. However, these books will not be available for personal sale or distribution. The pharmacies will professionally handle the book in the same manner as regular drug notebooks, and Imagica Infos is also discouraging people from asking the facilities about the specific design.
The collaboration-themed medical diary will feature an anime illustration of The Apothecary Diaries' protagonist Maomao on the front cover, with the back cover also adding Jinshi. A sample image showing both sides of the book's cover is also available to view right below:
The exclusive medical diary themed after The Apothecary Diaries will be available in pharmacies across Japan in limited numbers starting from March 2025. This collaboration will be based on the anime adaptation of the 2011 novel that started airing in 2023. The second season of the same anime launched in January 2025, and it is still ongoing as of February 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, February 21, 2025 12:30 PM
Good Smile Company and Freeing will rerelease the Shin Megami Tensei (SMT) figure of Demon Lord Mara, a character also featured prominently in the Persona series. It will cost ￥55,000 (~$367), and it is only showing up in the company's official Japanese store. The US one isn't showing it, however other retailers like AmiAmi have English listings for prices like $367.22 and there's still an Amazon listing for the original one. It is expected to ship in August 2025.
This Mara figure first showed up in 2017, and it was also available worldwide back at that time. It's a non-scale figure of the phallic-shaped entity from Buddhist mythology. Instead of explaining how tall the item will be when displayed on a shelf, instead Freeing announced its length for each release. It is 400mm long, which is almost 16 inches. There are no additional parts for different poses, and the character arrives riding on its kart with knives on the front.
Photos of the figure, including one comparing its size to a CD, are available on the official English site.
Mara has been a staple since the original Shin Megami Tensei game back in 1992, and the character returned in SMT Vand Persona 5.
The Shin Megami Tensei (SMT) Demon Lord Mara figure, which also resembles its Persona form, will return again in August 2025. Pre-orders are open until April 16, 2025. You can see the character in SMT V Vengeance on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch, and PC and in Persona 5 on the PS3, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Friday, February 21, 2025 12:00 PM
Village Vanguard announced its third collaboration with Gnosia, which will be available for a limited time. Those who purchase a sweater or T-shirt will also receive a bromide of either Sha-Ming or Gina. [Thanks, PR Times!]
Items featuring silhouettes of the whole cast (and the Silver Key) include T-shirts, mugs, and towels. Prices range between 1000 JPY ($6.65) and 6600 JPY ($43.95). Illustrator Hungry Clicker also drew the new images of Gina and Sha-Ming. You can get these items on T-shirts, sweaters, tapestries, and more. As well, you can get acrylic keyholders and stickers of the two, as well as Setsu and Raqio. The Setsu, Raqio, Gina, and Sha-Ming stickers and acrylics look like they're workers at Village Vanguard.
The Gnosia items will be available via the Village Vanguard website until February 28, 2025. They'll then ship out some time in April 2025. You can purchase them via the online Village Vanguard store, or at the physical locations.
Gnosia is a single-player visual novel that plays similarly to Mafia or Werewolf. Each "loop" contains a certain number of Gnosia, which you must discover and send to Cold Sleep via discussion. An anime adaptation of the game was announced in December 2024.
Gnosia is available on the PS5, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC. It originally came out for the PS Vita.
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Siliconera Friday, February 21, 2025 11:30 AM
Epic Games unveiled a crossover event with Cowboy Bebop for Fortnite's latest season, Chapter 6 Season 2: Lawless. The collaboration will include Cowboy Bebop-themed Quests with free cosmetic rewards, as well as Spike and Faye skins based on the anime in the Item Shop.
Spike Spiegel and Faye Valentine will be available to purchase with V-Bucks in the Item Shop at 4pm PT/7pm ET on February 28, 2025. Both skins implement cel-shading to mimic their appearance in the anime.
Starting March 1, 2025, players can complete Cowboy Bebop Quests that contribute toward limited-time Bonus Goals. Rewards for these bonus goals include a Cowboy Bebop Wrap and the Bebop Legends Loading Screen shown above. The Cowboy Bebop Quests and free rewards end on March 18, 2025.
Epic Games have yet to reveal the prices for the Cowboy Bebop skins. Based on the prices of previous anime collaborations, such as Dragon Ball Z and Attack on Titan, Spike and Faye will likely cost 1,500 — 2,000 V-Bucks to purchase separately. A bundle at a reduced price is also likely, though unconfirmed.
The Fortnite x Cowboy Bebop collaboration arrives at the perfect time with the launch of Fortnite's new crime-themed season, Lawless.
Players can expect to see Faye and Spike bounty hunt around the Island with Sub-Zero from Mortal Kombat and Big Dill, a rapping pickle involved in a feud with T-Pain. They can also jam out with Hatsune Miku during the ongoing Miku-themed Fortnite Festival season.
Fortnite is free to play on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and select mobile devices. Cowboy Bebop is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Hulu in the US.
See you on the Island, space cowboy...
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 5:24 PM
If you've played Kingdom Come long enough, it's pretty evident that Henry is a hit with the ladies. But that's not always the case. You can romance the smooth-voiced Black Bartosch in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and here's how.
You can romance Black Bartosch during the story mission, For Victory! He's one of two romance options at the feast that takes place later in the mission. Once you're finished speaking with Hans Capon and maybe playing a bit of a prank on a nobleman at the party, you can meet Bartosch to cap off the night.
Meet with Black Bartosch at the training grounds
Before the feast, you should go and meet with Black Bartosch down by the soldiers' training grounds. If you relayed your concerns with Sir Otto von Bergow after the story mission Back in the Saddle, he would have asked Henry to meet with Bartosch for a reward at the start of the following mission, For Victory!
You can find Bartosch in the southwestern section of Trosky Castle near the training arena.
 
Normally, Bartosch is available as a trainer after completing the story mission For Whom the Bell Tolls. However, your dialogue options are limited to asking him for training or to play a game of dice. Around the time you reach For Victory, the options should be expanded.
Speak with him and check to see if you can ask about why he's at Trosky. You may need to finish all the dialogue options ahead of the feast for the romance to work. After you're done talking with him, complete whatever tasks you have remaining before the feast, or wait until evening.
How to romance Black Bartosch - Meet again during the feast
After the feast begins, look for Black Bartosch standing guard near the window behind Otto von Bergow's table.
He looks bored watching over the party, so head on over and strike up a conversation. You're given multiple dialogue options that mostly consist of small talk.
To romance Black Bartosch, pick the option: "What about the local girls?" Bartosch makes an excuse and says he'd rather have a drink with Henry instead.
Henry gets the subtext. Reply to Bartosch with "I reckon I know what you're getting at." The reply works if your Impression skill is high enough.
Bartosch invites Henry to his chambers for a "nightcap," but the latter doesn't agree right away. Pick the option "Alright, but maybe later?" Henry will return to the party, giving you a chance to wrap up any other optional tasks.
Once you're ready for that nightcap, return to Black Bartosh and pick the dialogue choice: "Shall we spend the rest of the evening alone?" Doing so ends the night, so be sure you've finished everything you want to do at the feast.
As mentioned, Black Bartosch isn't the only character you can romance in Kingdom Come 2. Be sure to check out our guides on how to romance Klara and Doubravka.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 5:10 PM
Henry finds himself pulled into a cheeky joke during a party, but his involvement takes a bit of work. During a story mission, you're tasked with finding Florian's ring and pull off a prank in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Here's how to do it with style.
During the story mission For Victory, Henry is roped into a prank initiated by a noble with a chip on his shoulder. The sub-objective is completely optional, but it's a fun distraction from the banal feast. To start, wait until the feast begins and then approach Knight Hermann Littlehead. You can find him near the end of the table opposite the one with Otto von Bergow.
Littlehead calls out to Henry as you approach. Pick the "Talk" option and then "Tell me more" when he brings up the feud with Knight Florian of Lomnitz, who's also at the party. Agree to help him with a prank. Littlehead tells Henry to find and retrieve a ring from Florian's chest, which is next to his bed "at the very top of Crone Tower."
Where to find Florian's ring at Trosky Castle
Check your map for the objective marker, which is at the southernmost tower of Trosky Castle.
To get there, exit the room via the green door on the western wall and travel along the upper pathway to the other side.
Walk into the room at the end of the path and enter the door in the far corner next to the bench.
Go up the stairs past the door and keep climbing until you reach the top of the tower. You'll know you made it when you reach an attic-like room with slanted wooden walls.
Now that you're here, be sure to take off any equipment that can make noise. This includes armor and extra clothing. Wear nothing but a shirt, pants, and shoes for this next part, as you need to be as quiet as possible.
Climb the short stairs and stop before the door. Beyond is a restricted area; you'll be asked to leave if you're caught. A guard patrols the rooms in this area, but luckily his route is easy to understand. The one you need to worry about is the guard who goes up and down the staircase past the door and stops in one of the rooms before going back down to pause and look out the window.
Note: Using a torch makes you more visible. If you're having trouble seeing, a Nighthawk potion can help.
Open the door to peer inside. You can either wait for the guard to stop at the window across the way or follow him up the stairs.
Either way, you must enter the area and climb the stairs to the left. Crouch-walk to avoid noise. Climb the second set of stairs and enter the door on the right once you reach the top.
Florian's chest is under the window near the corner of the room.
The chest is locked with an easy lock, so you should be able to crack it even if you don't have a high lockpicking skill. Get the chest open and take Florian's Silver Ring near the bottom of the list. Leave the room quickly before the guard returns. He checks Florian's room on occasion, which means you need to be out of there before he arrives.
Return to the party, where the next step begins.
How to finish the prank with Florian's ring
Go back to Littlehead at the feast and tell him you have the ring. Your new task is to hand it to the young woman to Florian's right.
She's the one wearing red at the end of the table with Otto von Bergow.
Talk with her, and Henry will mention he's there with a gift. You have three dialogue options for your reply:
If you pick the first or third option, the jig will be up and Florian challenges you to a duel. You can accept the duel if you wish. But if your Persuasion skill is high enough, you can convince Florian to cancel the duel.
To complete the objective, pick 'A shy friend'. Florian's lady will accuse him of cheating and storm off, leaving many folks confused and uncomfortable. You take a small Reputation hit, but it was all worth it.
Return to Knight Littlehead, who thanks you for being a good sport. You're rewarded with:
The prank is a nice distraction from the boorish party, but getting the Skill Book should be worth it in the end. Skill Books are hard to find and often pricey, so it's a great reward.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 5:06 PM
Your skill with a sword can take you far in your adventures as Henry, but some situations may call for a more devious approach. For that, you'll want to learn how to find and use poison in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Poison concoctions can be purchased from specific herbalists or brewed at an Alchemy Bench in Kingdom Come 2. Naturally, you'll need a recipe if you want to craft poisons. Thankfully, said herbalists do carry recipes you can purchase.
Where to find poison in Kingdom Come 2
Bottles of poison can be found occasionally in the world or purchased from certain herbalists. For example, hidden in the woods north of Trosky Castle is Herbalist Barnaby, who is more than willing to provide for your poison needs.
You can find Barnaby caring for his herb garden at his house. Ask him about trade and he'll give you a list of potions for sale. Scroll down to the Poisons section for his selection of less-than-healthy brews.
Here are the three poisons you can find, purchase, or brew in the game:
You can also purchase the recipes for Lullaby and Dollmaker poisons for a hefty fee. Read the recipes to unlock them in your alchemy book.
To the west is another herbalist who can sell you poisons and poison recipes. Head to the Nomad camp and speak with Aranka, the wife of the Voivode (camp leader). You may need to help the camp with its problems first, however.
Aranka sells both Bane and Dollmaker poison and the recipe for Bane poison. It's a good idea to visit her if you didn't get everything you need from Barnaby.
How to use poison in Kingdom Come 2
Poison concoctions can be used to poison food in Kingdom Come 2. To poison food or drink, approach a pot of stew or a barrel of wine and hold the appropriate button or key for the "Pour potion" option that appears on your HUD: the E key for PC users; the A button on the Xbox pad; or the X on a PlayStation controller. Choose the poison you want from the menu that pops up and Henry will pour it in. You can also poison the food you have in your inventory and drop it on the ground.
While it won't make Henry an unofficial Witcher, you can also apply poison to weapons in the game. To do so, look for the poison in your inventory. Highlight the poison and press the E key (or A button/X button) for "Apply." This opens up a window showing you everything that can be poisoned. Pick a weapon and press "Confirm" to apply the poison.
Poison can be useful in a multitude of ways. Applying it to your weapon can make you even deadlier during combat. You can also poison enemy camps by spiking their food. I imagine it should also work well for hunting animals or culling a dangerous wolf pack. Whatever you do, try not to eat anything you've poisoned. Poor Henry has enough on his plate already.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 4:55 PM
Unlike traits and races, titles in Verse Piece don't increase your damage or your stats in any way. However, good titles make grinding levels and Gems a lot easier, especially early on. So, to help you out with unlocking all of them, we prepared the following Verse Piece title guide below.
What are Titles in Verse Piece?
Titles in Verse Piece multiply all Money, Gems, and XP that you get by killing mobs and Bosses or by rolling on the gacha machines in the Verse Arcade. Titles are unlocked in various ways. For example, you can get titles by leveling up, completing quests, and killing Bosses. Some titles are also needed to unlock certain Specs and Swords.
Verse Piece Title List
How to Equip Titles in Verse Piece
To equip a title in Verse Piece, talk to the Title Equipment NPC on the Starter Island and click the "Equip" button in its box. You can switch between titles whenever you want. However, it's best just to equip the one that boosts your XP, Money, and Gem gain the most. Also, you don't have to equip a title if you need to get a Sword or a Spec in Verse Piece. Just having a title unlocked is enough.
Verse Piece Title Progression
Early on, try to get the Honored One by rerolling your traits whenever you can. After that, your best bet is to try and get a title by completing dungeons or killing bosses. You can find someone to help you with this on the public servers or by asking on the Verse Piece Discord server.
Lastly, grind and unlock the Los Lobos title, as it is the best title in Verse Piece. While you defeat 25 Starkk (LL) Bosses to get it, you might even get the Los Lobos Clothes accessory. Second Awakening is also a great one to have because it's needed to unlock the best sword in the game, Sung Jin Woo.
And that sums up everything you need to know about titles in Verse Piece. If you want to check out more of our VP content, visit the Verse Piece hub here on Destructoid.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 4:55 PM
Grinding dungeons in Verse Piece is a must if you want to get some of the best swords in the game. Furthermore, dungeons are the best spot for farming Gems, Chests, and Corrupted Tickets. Now, if you want to find out everything there is to dungeons in Verse Piece, follow our guide until the end.
What are Dungeons in Verse Piece?
Dungeons in Verse Piece consist of several waves of enemies, which drop various rewards. For example, Bosses drop Chests, Dungeon Medals, and materials needed to craft certain swords and specs. From some Bosses, you can even get cool accessories and titles. You can find out more about each dungeon and its rewards further in the guide.
List of All Verse Piece Dungeons
There are several dungeons available at any given time in Verse Piece. Some are available only for a limited time, and they are generally more worth spending your Gems and Dungeon Tickets on. Below is a list of Verse Piece dungeons, along with their entry costs and the drops you can expect in them.
Currently Available Limited Verse Piece Dungeons
Permanent Verse Piece Dungeons
Unavailable Verse Piece Dungeons
How to Enter a Dungeon and Change Its Difficulty to Hard
Up to six players can join a dungeon portal in Verse Piece. You can open a portal by spending Gems and Dungeon Tickets at the Spawn Dungeon NPC on Runes Island. Certain dungeons have easy and hard versions of them. To play the hard mode of a dungeon that has it, click on the "Hard" button in the top right corner of your screen before the first wave begins. At the end of a dungeon, you can choose to replay it for a faster farming experience.
How to Get Dungeon Tickets in Verse Piece
The best way to farm Dungeon Tickets in Verse Piece is by fishing. However, Dungeon Tickets also drop from chests, which are common loot from bosses within Verse Piece dungeons. Bosses also spawn around the map at set intervals. Alternatively, you can exchange Mythical materials at the Ticket Exchange NPC for Dungeon Tickets or trade for them.
Where to Spend Dungeon Medals and Other Dungeon Currencies?
You can spend Dungeon Medals and other currencies you get from dungeons at the exchange NPCs scattered around the Verse Piece map. Each exchange NPC has its stock of items they are selling. Currently, you can exchange your dungeon currencies at these vendors:
That concludes our guide to dungeons in Verse Piece. If you intend to make the best build you can in Verse Piece, then you will need our race and traits tier list to help you out, so make sure to check them out.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 4:55 PM
Fishing in Verse Piece is the easiest and the best way to farm materials such as Race and Ability Rerolls. Furthermore, by fishing, you can get one of the most challenging items to get in Verse Piece, the Limitbreak Stones. So that you can quickly start catching the big game in Verse Piece, we prepared the following fishing guide to help you out.
How to Start Fishing in Verse Piece
To start fishing in Verse Piece, go to the edge of the Starter Island closest to the Lost Isle. There, you will first have to buy the Fishook from the Fishhook Seller NPC. Then, you can cast the Fishhook by interacting with one of the three circles on the ground close by. Fishing doesn't require any additional input in Verse Piece, but you can get kicked out of the server after 20 minutes if you don't move at all.
How to Get the Fishook and the Golden Fishook in Verse Piece
You can get the Fishhook and the Golden Fishhook by purchasing them from the Fishhook Seller on the Starter Island. Fishhooks won't be in your inventory. However, you can distinguish which one you have by the color of your rod while fishing in Verse Piece. Lastly, these are the materials you need to purchase both fishhooks and where you can find them:
How to Upgrade Your Fishook
Upgrading your Fishhook should be on your priority list as soon as you start catching some Fish in Verse Piece. Upgrades cost 5, 15, and 25 fish, respectively. You can find the Fishhook Upgrader on a ledge close to the fishing spots on the Starter Island. You only have to upgrade your fishhooks once, as the upgrades carry over to the Golden Fishhook. To quickly max out fishhook, you can always trade for some fish.
Getting Different Fishing Baits in Verse Piece
There are three different fishing baits you can get in Verse Piece: Golden Bait, Enhance Bait, and Limitbreak Bait. With each bait upgrade, you will start fishing out better and better items. The Limitbreak Bait, specifically, lets you catch Limitbreak Stones, which are extremely difficult to come by. Here is a preview of each Bait upgrade and the materials needed for them:
Loot From Fishing in Verse Piece and the Fisherman Trait
The Fisherman trait in Verse Piece improves your fishing rewards slightly. So, instead of receiving four rewards per fishing cycle, you get five. In general, you get the same loot from fishing as you would from chests. However, you can't farm chests nearly as fast as you can fish. With the Golden Fishhook, all three fishhook upgrades, Limitbreak Bait, and Fisherman trait, you get five rewards every ten seconds.
The most valuable items you can get by fishing in Verse Piece are definitely Race and Ability Rerolls, Dungeon Tickets, Artifacts, Enhance Stones, Sukuna Fingers, and Limitbreak Stones. You can also get various other materials needed for crafting some swords and specs. Now, you will max out those materials relatively quickly in your inventory. So, make sure to sell them at the Adventure Shop for some easy Gems.
Now, you are ready to become a master angler in Verse Piece and maybe even guide others on their own fishing expeditions. If you are in for more of our Verse Piece content, then make sure to check out the Verse Piece section of Destructoid.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 4:55 PM
Trading is the only way to get your hands on some of the limited and currently unavailable swords and specs in Verse Piece. However, trading isn't meant only for avid Verse Piece collectors. So, if you want to start making offers that others simply can't refuse, then follow our Verse Piece trade value list right below.
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Verse Piece Trade Value List Explained
The trade value list below lists basically all items, sets, and gamepasses currently available in Verse Piece. You can use the trade value list as a reference when making trade offers. However, the trade value of items in Verse Piece is subjective in the end. So, understand that each player has the right to value their items differently.
Also, keep in mind that trade values of items in Verse Piece fluctuate based on currently running events and reruns. Limited events last longer, usually until the next big update, while rerun events only last for a few days. Lastly, we decided not to include some sword and spec sets, like Goku, Rowan, and Padoru, because of their very low value and unavailability.
Currently Available Verse Piece Limited and Event Rerun Dungeons and Bosses
The trade value of most materials, sets, and gamepasses in Verse Piece is relatively steady. However, dungeon and Boss rerun events can drastically impact the trade values of limited items in the short term. With that in mind, here is a list of all ongoing events in Verse Piece so that you can predict which item's trade value will go up in the future.
Expired Event Rerun and Limited Dungeons and Bosses in Verse Piece
Most items from previous reruns in Verse Piece will gradually gain trade value over time because there is constantly less and less of them. So, if you are looking for some long-term investments, purchase any of the items below, and you won't make a mistake.
Complete Verse Piece Trade Value List
All items, sets, and battlepasses in the Verse Piece trade value list below are color-coded by their rarity in-game. Next to the item names, you can see the current demand for them and their trade value in Race Rerolls (RR). In general, highly sought-out items at the moment have higher trade values. However, their accessibility has to be taken into account when evaluating them.
Trade Value List of Sets
Some swords and specs, despite their low combat usability, can be worth a lot of Race Rerolls simply because of their collector's value. In general, sets that include limited rare materials are way more expensive than the ones you can grind at the moment. Sets only include tradeable materials. So, the remaining components, such as titles, traits, and races, you will have to obtain yourself.
Trade Value List of Gamepasses
Gamepasses are generally worth more than regular sets because of a simple reason: they cost Robux. Also, using them immediately unlocks the account buff, sword, or set for you. So, you can skip grinding any titles, traits, or races needed for them.
Trade Value List of Limited Items
Limited materials are needed to unlock some of the best specs and swords in Verse Piece. So, you can expect other players to want other limited items or gamepasses in exchange for them. Because of this, the trade value of most materials in the following list is exaggerated when trying to exchange common items for them in Verse Piece.
Trade Value List of Common Useable Items and Artifacts
Below is a list of items that are most often used as currencies when trading. Notably, players usually use Race Rerolls as a mean currency for most items in Verse Piece. Other popular useable items used in trade are Limitbreak Stones (LBS), Enhance Stones, as well as Boss, Dungeon, and Corrupted Tickets. We placed the items with the highest volume of trade at the top of the trade list.
Trade Value List of Common Materials
Basically, all materials in the list below have very low trade value in Verse Piece. The reason for that is very simple: you can get most of them by defeating certain Bosses, opening chests, or fishing. So, we decided to sort them based on their rarity instead.
How to Trade in Verse Piece
To list your items for trade or find trade offers from other players, visit the trade section of the Verse Piece Discord server. Making a sale listing is simple; just mimic the listing form of other players in the trade channel. If you want to initiate a trade yourself, use Discord's search feature to find specific items and then DM players that have them.
Once you've both agreed on a trade, join the same Verse Piece server and click on the purple trade button at the same time to initiate a trade. After you put your items into the trade window, check if the other player did the same and press the "Confirm" button. After a 5-second delay, your trade will go through unless you decide to cancel it for whatever reason.
I hope the above value list helps you trade your way up to some sick items in Verse Piece. If you are looking to claim some freebies in VP, then make sure to check out our Verse Piece codes.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 4:54 PM
Traits are one of the essential parts of your character progression in Verse Piece. Traits boost your damage and increase your stats, while some allow you to unlock weapons that make leveling a breeze. Find out which traits to go for when rerolling with our Verse Piece traits guide down below!
Verse Piece Trait Tier List
The above tier list ranks all Verse Piece traits from best to worst based on how much they increase your damage and stats overall. In general, higher damage multiplier values give you more DPS than flat Special and Sword stat bonuses. Defense stat bonuses are exponentially stronger if you pair them up with a race such as Half Cyborg.
How do Traits Work in Verse Piece?
In Verse Piece, traits multiply your damage no matter what Weapon, Spec, or Fruit you are using. This increase in damage becomes much more noticeable when you boost them with the right trait passives. Most traits in Verse Piece increase your stats as well. Some traits give you titles, like the Honored One, while others, such as Zenin and Heavenly Restriction, are used to acquire Maki and Toji weapons.
Complete Verse Piece Traits List
How to Get Traits in Verse Piece
You can reroll traits in Verse Piece by paying five gems to the Traits Reroll NPC. You can find them on the Frost Town island. There is a safety feature when rerolling that requires you to confirm if you want to reroll Legendary, Mythic, or Exotic traits, so reroll without worries. You can see your current trait in Verse Piece, the damage multiplier, and the stat points it gives you in your character menu.
How to Store Traits in Verse Piece
In Verse Piece, if you want to save one of the traits you rolled for later use in getting a weapon or a spec that requires it, you can store it in your trait storage. Keep in mind that you first need to unlock trait storage slots by using the Trait Storage material.
You can purchase Trait Storage from the Adventure Shop on the Merchant Island or trade for it with someone. Later, you will want to have at least one trait storage slot because it allows you to save your current trait before rerolling.
Verse Piece Trait Progression
When you just start out in the Verse Piece world, try to get traits like God-Like or Spiritual because of the stat boost they provide. For the mid-game, Zenin and Heavenly Restriction boost your damage while allowing you to obtain legendary-tier weapons, so go for them. However, later on, Mythic and Exotic tier traits are the way to go if you want to stay competitive in Verse Piece.
Honored One is the best Mythic trait because of the title you get with it, while Rage Revenge offers slightly more damage. Your end-game goals should be Monarch, Rejected Zenin, and the Betrayer, as they are the best traits in Verse Piece.
This is it for our Verse Piece traits guide. If you are looking to claim some freebies, including free Race Rerolls and Storage, then check out our list of Verse Piece codes.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 4:47 PM
During your travels in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you may have stumbled on something called an Indulgence Chest asking for a sum of your hard-earned groschen. The amount it asks for varies, and it isn't clear what happens if you pay up. So, what does it do?
Paying money to an Indulgence Chest helps restore your reputation in Kingdom Come 2. The amount you pay depends on how bad your reputation is in the region. You may only need to pay a few hundred groschen to restore your good name, but it could go up into the thousands based on your actions.
Where to find Indulgence Chests in Kingdom Come 2
There are a handful of Indulgence Chests in the game. For the most part, you should be able to find one near a scribe. You can find an Indulgence Chest in Troskowitz near the town's center. A second one is located in the southern tower of Trosky Castle. Their icons on the map look like golden crosses.
Indulgence Chests are small, wooden chests adorned with metal highlights and a large chain. They can blend in pretty well with their surroundings. Walk up to the chest and it'll show the amount you owe at the bottom-right corner of your screen.
How to check your reputation
To check your reputation in Kingdom Come 2, open the menu, navigate to the Player tab, and click on Reputation. There, you can check your reputation among folks in the mills, the forest, and the various towns in the region. Clicking on the sections opens them up to give you a more detailed look.
The face on the right side gives you a visual representation of your current reputation. A grinning golden face means your reputation is high, whereas a red frowning face is low. Selecting a group gives you an exact number of where you stand with certain folk. A good reputation should begin at 60, while anything below 50 is poor. The number can go into the negative as well.
What happens when you pay an Indulgence Chest?
Paying a tithe at an Indulgence Chest helps improve your reputation in the area. The amount you pay changes based on your reputation. If it's rather good, you shouldn't have to pay all that much. But it will skyrocket the worse you act. Paying the first time also unlocks the Tithes codex entry, explaining the history behind the process.
While paying at an Indulgence Chest can increase your reputation, that doesn't mean it automatically jumps to 100. The cash merely improves your good standing; it's really more helpful if you've pissed a lot of people off. Getting your reputation higher takes more than a sack of groschen — you need to work for that praise.
How to increase your reputation
Beyond paying a tithe, you can improve your reputation in Kingdom Come 2 by helping out and being a generally nice dude. Here are some suggestions:
You can spend perkpoints on certain skills that improve your reputation gain. Navigate to the Stats page under the Player tab and click on Main level. Grabbing these skills can help you on your path to becoming a man of the people:
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 doesn't always explain things very well. If you're having trouble with knowing how to stealth knockout and kill in the game, check out our guide.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 4:36 PM
It's hard to believe that we're somehow already approaching March, but the event schedule of Final Fantasy XIV waits for no man. Little Ladies' Day, the annual march celebration of Spring and remembrance of the Lost Lady, is a timely reminder that seasons are changing.
This year, the event takes the name of "Heartfelt Melodies, Sun unto the Sky", and is heralded as "something new" for the event. Whether this turns out to be true remains to be seen, but the Royal Senechal could have some surprises up his sleeve. Regardless, the event is set to begin on March 3 and will continue until March 17.
The event will, as it always does, begin in Ul'dah. The desert city-state will be decorated with pink blossoms, with a central stage appearing close to the Adventurer's Guild. You'll need to be at least level 15 to pick up the quest "A Princely Persona".
Completing the event quest will reward players with something that has caused excitement within the community. The Senechal Prince's Attire actually looks good on both genders, the boots have heels, it's fully dyeable with two dye slots, and it's a comfortable mix between more traditional and modern styles.
I can foresee the individual pieces of this set becoming staples in many player's glamours. I can already think of at least 10 outfits that can only be improved with those glorious heeled boots, and the jacket is just crying out for some dyeing experiments.
Other items from previous years, including a variety of Prismatic Shards, will be available to purchase from the Royal Handmaiden in Ul'dah during the event.
Last year's Little Ladies' Day was combined with Hatching-tide, and it's nice to see that the two different events have been separated again. If you missed out on last year's event reward, the pink and flower-crown adorned Goobbue mount known as Peatie, then it will likely appear on the FFXIV Online Store when this year's Little Ladies' Event goes live.
I'm interested to see whether the chosen artwork for this year's event will be reflected in the event itself. I won't go into too much detail for risk of spoilers, but it's interesting to see Thancred in his A Realm Reborn clothes, and even more interesting to see Minfilia at all. Perhaps it's just a nostalgic image, but FFXIV rarely ever does anything without a reason, so we'll see if Thancred makes an appearance during the event.
If you want to keep up with the annual events in Final Fantasy XIV, check out our regularly updated schedule of events in the MMO.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 4:33 PM
While there are plenty of fish in the sea when you join Fisch on Roblox, that's not all you can find. Oddities and beasts are found everywhere in the fishing simulator, and if you want to complete the Bestiary, you're going to need to catch them all.
One can stump players who don't know where to look, especially since it's not even technically a sea creature. This is the Frigid Taco, and if you're having trouble, we're here to help you get it.
Where to find a Frigid Taco in Fisch
You can catch a Frigid Taco only in the aptly named Frigid Cavern. This cavern is part of the Northern Expedition update on the Northern Summit island. You can get to the island by heading through the portal on the Southwest side of the map. The coordinates are -1733, 137, 3820.
Once you've made it to Northern Summit, you'll need to ascend the mountain a bit to make it to the Frigid Cavern. Make your way up the mountain until you reach the second camp. Make sure you've got enough oxygen tanks and warm gear to survive the freezing temperatures. Without the proper gear, you won't survive.
When you reach the second camp, make your way toward the coordinates 19720, 415, 5551. This will lead you straight to the Frigid Cavern, where you can head inside and find a good spot to fish.
How to get a Frigid Taco in Fisch
Luckily, getting to the Frigid Cavern is the hardest part of catching the Frigid Taco. You can find this taco at any spot in the cavern, so cast your line anywhere that looks good. The taco also does not have a time of day or weather it's more likely to appear in.
It will, however, be far more likely to show up during winter. It is a frozen taco, after all. You can also use any bait you have on hand to catch this taco.
Since the Frigid Taco is a Rare fish, it's not particularly hard to catch. Once you've got it hooked on your line, it will barely move along the fishing bar at all. Just keep it steady, and you'll catch it with no trouble.
The Frigid Taco is not a fish at all, but rather just a taco frozen in ice and preserved. So, you won't be able to earn any money by selling it. However, you will get a small 250 XP for the catch. It's not much, but it's better than nothing.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 4:30 PM
Marvel Rivals' Season 1.5 is here, and it's introduced Midnight Seasons II, a new Event with limited-time Achievements to complete and Event-exclusive prizes to unlock. One of these Achievements, "Rescue Rachel Oskar." challenges players to free Ratatoskr, the monstrous squirrel at the center of the new Central Park map.
How to jump right into Central Park in Marvel Rivals
Empire of Eternal Night Central Park is a Convey map, and Millionaire's Row's resident payload is Ratatosr, the messenger-carrying squirrel from Norse mythology. Depending on which team you're on, your goal is to free Ratatoskr from his prison and escort him to Dracula's throne room or keep Yggdrasil's mail courier from reaching the King of Vampires until the clock runs down.
Usually, Marvel Rivals doesn't let you choose which map you play in, so unlocking map-specific Achievements can devolve into a frustrating game of chance. Luckily, the developers over at NetEase are giving players a brief window to jump straight into Central Park.
Here's how to ensure you'll play a match in Central Park in Marvel Rivals.
A quick note before we move on: the option to jump into a Central Park match won't be around forever. I don't know how long this option will be available; it could last until Season 1.5 ends in April 2025 or disappear tomorrow. So hop in and unlock the Achievement while you still have an easy way to do it.
How to free Ratatoshkr in Marvel Rivals
Freeing Ratatoshkr from his chains works like releasing Spider-Zero from her prison in Spider Islands does. You need to be on the team tasked with freeing Ratsoshkr, so you may have to play a few rounds until you end up on the pro-demonic Sciuridae side of the match. If you land on the "keep the squirrel in its cage" squad, take some time to memorize the map layout so you know how to get to Ratatoskr's cell.
Once you're on the right team, fight your way to the center of the map and maintain control over Ratatohkr's cell until you've filled all three slots on the wheel at the top of the scene. Depending on how many of your team's players are in the area, this could happen in less than a minute or stretch into Overtime.
Ultimately, releasing Ratatoskhr boils down to working together with your teammates. If you play Vanguard, make sure you're the one tanking the enemy's attacks. If Duelists are more your persuasion, focus on rival players raking up big KO streaks. And if you're a Strategist main, do everything you can to keep your teammates alive. If you work together, you'll bust out the Marvel Universe's most terrifying squirrel and net yourself the "Rescue Rachel Oskar" Achievement.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 4:21 PM
Every Yellowjackets fan has gone down the rabbit hole of dissecting the show's wildest theories, from Callie being 'Pit Girl' to the mysterious identity of the cabin arsonist. With Season 3's release, a Tai theory has buzzed around my mind, claiming her alter ego has already taken over.
Rumors about this takeover began when the actress of the adult Taissa Turner, Tawny Cypress, did an interview with The Hollywood Reporter. She states, "I think you're gonna come to find that you've been watching Other Tai a lot more than you thought." Since I heard about this interview, I've started to look at Tai through a different lens, particularly during Episode 3. Now, I'm increasingly questioning whether this is the same headstrong Tai we know and love, or is it the dirt lover that's become the stuff of nightmares?
Throughout the series, Taissa has switched between her "primary" self and the Other Tai, also known as Dark Tai. When she's herself, she's a downright non-believer of the wilderness' spirituality, but when the other being takes over, she's more attuned to nature and taps into her primal state. It's pretty clear when she makes the switch. "Normal" Tai always says something negative about the darkness inside her and the wilderness. But if she's got dirt or blood on her fingers and a sinister look in her eyes, you can bet it's Other Tai.
Season 3 is shaping up to be much different as the switch becomes more challenging to decipher. But before I go on any further, keep in mind that there will be Season 3 Episode 3 spoilers ahead.
Episode 3 basically confirms Other Tai is now here to stay
By the looks of it, you could say that Dark Tai hasn't even come out to play in Season 3. She's happily in love with Van, goes out on a date, and lives the everyday life of a human. You would think that Other Tai wouldn't have this capability of being normal, given that this form has only ever been tied to killings and scaring the crap out of her son late at night. But that's just what Dark Tai wants you to think.
I believe that this alter ego does have the ability to be a "normal person" just for the sake of taking full control of the driver's seat. Remember, Tai has been rejecting this primal state repeatedly, and now it has finally gotten ahold of her with this new strategy. It certainly fooled me at first, but Episode 3 has some apparent signs that the primary Tai is no longer with us.
One of the most significant pieces of evidence is when Tai calls to the wilderness when Van unexpectedly gets a chance for remission. Typically, she would never hop onto the nature train, and I bet she would lean more toward a scientific or practical reason behind it. But alas, this does not happen, and it seemed pretty strange for her to be so out of character. Even Van looks at her as if she doesn't know who this person is, and she does this quite a lot throughout the episode.
Another clear indicator of Dark Tai's takeover occurs during this scene when she tries to convince Van that the waiter's death was a necessary sacrifice. Given that Van has essentially been cured of her prognosis after the waiter's demise, she calls this new change of fate a "gift." Tai has never been one to say that sacrifices are a blessing. This ideology sounds more like Dark Tai, who has constantly fed into the gloom of the wilderness.
Tai continues to sink further into darkness by Episode 3's conclusion, where she seeks to find the origins behind the Man with No Eyes. Despite her previous rejection of it, she wants to know the truth. In a way, she's accepting it, making it easier for Dark Tai to come in.
A Restaurant Easter Egg could be hinting at Tai's current state
If you dig deeper into Yellowjackets Season 3, you may notice an Easter Egg linked to the restaurant Tai and Van go to. Reddit user NeedleworkerExtra475 indicates the matches she picks up with the words "Pas D'âme," which translates to "No soul" in French.
It could be the showrunner's subtle way of hinting at Tai's corruption. I had wondered why the camera shot had lingered a few seconds on this set of matches, and now it all makes sense. Dark Tai has always given me the impression of being completely soulless, especially with her dark gaze. This conspiracy has also raised the question of whether or not Taissa was the one who set the cabin on fire. I mean, it is something that lights things on fire, right?
With all this evidence piling up, it seems highly likely that Dark Tai is now in the driver's seat. But one question remains: When did she truly take over? One could say that it's happened since the start of Season 3. Taissa's been much more reckless than usual, skipping out on bills and having Van live in her family home.
On the other hand, some fans believe that Dark Tai has been with us since the plane crash. Many parts of her life after the plane's downfall are foggy memories, which only really happen when her alter ego takes over. In comparing the two options, I'm leaning more toward the theory of Season 3 being the start of it. Maybe Normal Tai sees Dark Tai as a way to save Van, so she's letting it take over. Even if it means she won't be herself anymore, she can at least rescue the love of her life.
I'm curious to see where this theory will go with the new episodes set for Yellowjackets Season 3. Will we finally see Dark Tai in full force? Or will Normal Tai make her return? Hopefully, this season clears it up. But if there's anything I know about Yellowjackets, it's that we're always somehow left with more questions than answers.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 4:07 PM
RPGs that are developed with a console audience in mind but still come out on PC always confuse some gamers as to how to best control them. So, for Avowed, you might be asking yourself if it's better to play with a controller or a keyboard. Let's find out each one's advantages and disadvantages.
Better with a gamepad or a keyboard?
Overall, there is no single answer that works for everyone, as this is mainly about preferences and how you play your other games. If you are someone who is just fine with a controller and never plays with a keyboard, then we don't recommend forcing yourself to change your ways.
But, if you are on the fence, it is useful to consider a couple of things before taking the plunge to buy a controller or a fancy clicky keyboard.
The overall advantages of playing with a gamepad are the following:
But what would be the main advantages of playing with a keyboard? Here they are:
So, for better control of your character and full customization of your slots and skills, the keyboard and mouse combo is definitely the one you can go with. If, instead, you prefer to sit and relax on a sofa while playing and don't mind some more limitations, then your gamepad is perfectly fine.
Controller and keyboard support in Avowed
The good news is that Avowed, as opposed to other similar games, offers full support of both keyboard and controller. This means that you can fully rebind each key on your keyboard and assign it to something else. For example, if you are left-handed or don't like playing with the classic WASD+mouse setup, you can change it to something more to your liking.
Even better, you can do the same for your controller, so you can rebind each button on the pad to do something else. But that's not all, as Avowed also gives you even more settings, such as adjusting the pad's vibration, its dead zones, and the overall sensitivity.
It is worth mentioning that the game was made to support mainly the Xbox controller, so Avowed will display the classic Xbox button designs even if you are playing with an entirely different controller. Even worse, if you want to use your Dualshock, you are out of luck since the game does not support it natively (at least, not at the moment of writing). You can use the generic Steam controller input, in that case, even though it is not an optimal solution.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 2:57 PM
The Fantasy FC Cup is now live in EA FC 25, and you can play the friendly mode to get a ton of different rewards for your Ultimate Team squad.
The latest objective involves different tasks for you to complete, and you can do them all with a custom squad. Let's take a look at all the tasks, along with the rewards that you can unlock.
EA FC 25 Fantasy FC Cup objective
The Fantasy FC Cup has eight tasks to complete. The rewards include Season 5 SP, packs, and an evolution to add a second playstyle+.
That's pretty much all that you need to do in order to complete the latest friendly cup. It has a really interesting element of squad building since you can't use your highest-rated items. You'll certainly have to scratch your head a bit in order to make the best squad possible.
If you're looking to complete the recent SBC releases in Ultimate Team, make sure to check out our guide about Joao Felix and Guti.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 2:50 PM
Let's face it: everyone knows what Among Us is. Whether you're an avid gamer or not, you've likely heard of this social deduction game that became unexpectedly famous in 2018. Sometime later, it got ported to a VR release, with a 3D version now planned for the future.
Among Us 3D release date
Innersloth is officially releasing an Among Us 3D demo on PC during Steam Next Fest on February 24, 2025. However, outside of this limited-time demo, there's no word on when, exactly, its full version will launch. There are also no details on whether Among Us 3D will expand beyond PC in the future.
Despite this limited information, we can confirm that starting on February 24, you'll officially be able to experience Among Us 3D as a separate game outside of its VR version during Steam's Next Fest event. Steam Next Fest will end on March 3, 2025, at 10 a.m. PT, giving you only one week to play the demo and figure out if you prefer 2D or 3D Among Us. It won't have every feature that the full version will contain, but it'll give you an idea of what to expect.
That said, we anticipate it'll be released shortly after its Steam Next Fest debut. Since the groundwork for it is already available through Among Us VR, converting Among Us VR into its "3D" version likely won't take too long.
Nonetheless, game development still takes time, so Innersloth will need time to fine-tune the game and ensure smooth operation. While its Steam Next Fest demo version will show off some of its mechanics, some features like crossplay with Among Us VR, various game modes, and additional cosmetics will need extra time to be implemented before Among Us 3D can officially launch. In short, only time will tell when its exact launch date will arrive, but a 2025 release time is likely.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 2:28 PM
The Carney Chukwumueka Fantasy FC Objective is a free set of rewards to obtain in EA FC 25, and you can complete it to get a promo item.
The latest objective follows the standard pattern when it comes to weekly objectives. There's a bunch of task with certain conditions that you'll need to meet in order to unlock all the available rewards. Let's take a look at what's on offer, and how to complete the tasks in the first place.
EA FC 25 Carney Chukwumueka Fantasy FC Objective guide
The Carney Chukwumueka Fantasy FC Objective has six tasks to complete. Some of the tasks are locked to particular game modes.
Completing the full set will help you unlock the new Chukwuemeka item available in Ultimate Team. It's a decent item that can be improved with future upgrades. Additionally, the full set includes 1,500 SP to earn, which can be extremely useful to complete the Season 5 milestones. Doing so will help you unlock new rewards and complete the seasonal track more quickly.
All in all, it's a great set of rewards that you can obtain practically free of cost. There's not much to complain about regarding what's on offer, and you should aim to finish all the tasks before the objective expires from Ultimate Team.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 2:20 PM
Looking for the best Unique Grimoires in Avowed? Avowed has a range of Grimoires that act as a focus for casting spells. Unique Grimoires are special, named variants that cannot be accessed by upgrading regular books. Here are all 6 Unique Grimoires ranked with information on how to get them yourself.
6. Beothel's Grimoire
Spells:
Beothel's Grimoire is one of the weaker Unique Grimoires and has a common rarity to reflect that. It's by no means a bad option, it just doesn't have the same flair as the others on this list. It may be down to personal preference, but I don't like the 'Staff' spells. They're often slow and clunky feeling. Think of them as a great-axe or other two-handed weapon option for a spell caster. On the other hand, the Corrosive Siphon allows a steady stream of poison build-up on enemie,s and the Blizzard spell is an effective frost-dealing AoE. It's also one of the easiest Unique Grimoires to pick up in Avowed, so it's a fine weapon for an early playthrough until you pick up something spicier.
Where to get Beothel's Grimoire
Beothel's Grimoire is one of the easiest Unique Grimoires to obtain in Avowed. It can be bought for 450 gold from Merylin, the merchant located in the Market District of Paradis (Dawnshore map).
5. Vesrik's Grimoire
Spells:
Vesrik's Grimoire is a 'Fine' quality weapon that requires Grimoire Mastery Rank 2 on the Wizard perk tree if you wish to wield its best spell, Ring of Fire. As the fire variant of Bristling Frost (shown in the image above), it allows the caster to create a ring of flames that not only deal fire accumulation to enemies but also offer a rate of damage reduction to the caster. The range of the ring is limited but it does stick to the player as they move, meaning you can trap enemies in its damage radius. Paired with the clunky Parasitic Staff and the fairly passive Arcane Veil, Vesrik's Grimoire is fine but outclassed by other Grimoires on this list.
Where to get Vesrik's Grimoire
Vesrik's Grimoire is located south within the Emerald Stair map (west of Wavesculpt Hollow and just south of the Logging Camp). Follow the coastline southwest until you see a stone outcropping with frost plants adorning its ceiling. Shoot the plants to summon climbable platforms and gain access to the cave level above. Here, you will find Ranger Vesrik's body. Loot him for the Grimoire.
4. Anextli's Grimoire
Spells:
Considering it's of common quality, Anextli's Grimoire is a fantastic option that you can pick up virtually straight away in Avowed. The Grimoire Snap allows the caster to emit a short-range shock AoE that can deal Stun to targets (one of the more effective status effects that can lead to a powerful, charged attack after enemies fall to the ground). The Missile Salvo is also an effective spell that can hurl multiple missiles at targets. The beauty of this is that they actively target and seek out enemies.
Where to get Anextli's Grimoire
Travel to Berath's Gateway (west of Paradis on the Dawnshore map). Travel upwards, through the graveyard, and keep to the left of the dirt path. Pass underneath the wooden bridge, turning left at the torch. Now, take a right away from the bridge and continue through the path until you see a banner and skeleton. Loot Anextli's Grimoire along with the Pyromancer's Key next to the skeleton.
3. Od Caura's Grimoire
Spells:
Od Caura's Grimoire is a great mid-range Grimoire to pick up once you're a few hours into Avowed. It has the Ring of Fire spell, also featured in Vesrik's Grimoire, but kicks things up a notch with the Returning Storm spell (one of my favorites in the game). As the name would suggest, it summons an AoE thunderstorm that applies both Stun and Shock to enemies trapped within. Pair this with melee attacks, and you can take advantage of these status effects. Additionally, the Pull of Eora spell suspends enemies in place, allowing you to gain breathing room if needed and take full advantage of their helplessness.
Where to get Od Caura's Grimoire
Od Caura's Grimoire is located on the Emerald Stair map. Travel to the Pargrun Cache southwest of the Wildwoods Plateau party camp and enter the ruins. Travel through the ruins, defeating the enemies as you go, until you find the cellar chest containing the Grimoire.
2. Aurochs-Skin Grimoire
Spells:
The Aurochs-Skin Grimoire is a fantastic option to favor, especially if you're drawn to frost-damage spells. It includes the Arcane Seal spell, a passive ability that allows you to regenerate Essence without having to rely on consumables. Perhaps more excitedly, it also offers the Freezing Pillar spell which essentially deals a highly damaging frost AoE with the chance to inflict frost build-up and leave the target incapacitated.
Where to get Aurochs-Skin Grimoire
The Aurochs-Skin Grimoire is located on the Shatterscarp map to the northeast in Ryngrim's Domain. This area becomes accessible once you start the main questline, 'Face Your Fears.' Progress through this quest and reach the boss arena. Afterward, interact with the bookshelf in the room to reveal a hidden altar on which the Grimoire is located. Make sure you grab it before exiting the area, as this Grimoire is missable.
1. Eilara's Grimoire
Spells:
As a 'Superb Quality' Grimoire with access to level 15 and 20 Wizard spells, it's no wonder that Eilara's Grimoire is the best Unique Grimoire in Avowed. The trade-off to getting this Grimoire is that it requires Grimoire Mastery Rank 4 within the Wizard skill tree, and it is located a fair way into the main questline. It's well worth your time, however, as it grants you access to 'Meteor Shower'. This is one of the most powerful spells in the game, as it allows you to summon an AoE storm that emits sustained fire damage to nearby enemies. With the complementary spells, you can suspend enemies, deal repeated explosive damage, and a frost AoE. All in all, it shapes up to be a formidable elemental arsenal.
Where to get Eilara's Grimoire
Eilara's Grimoire is located furthest north on the Galawain's Tusk map, within The Living Archives. Travel to the upper floor prayer room of the archives and loot the chest to the right of the altar to pick up Eilara's Grimoire.
The rounds off our guide to all Unique Grimoires in Avowed ranked. For more Avowed tips and tricks, check out our guides to the best weapon combinations, crafting recipes and food recipes in-game.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 2:15 PM
Medallions are special tokens in Fortnite that give you a wide array of buffs, ranging from life-stealing abilities to temporary invisibility. These effects differ with each season, and during Chapter 6, Season 2, you can find two medallions with unique buffs at the cost of revealing your location.
All Medallion locations in Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 2
Each medallion is dropped by Fortnite's bosses, whom you'll find scattered around the map. During Chapter 6, Season 2, you'll find the following bosses in these locations:
Unlike previous Fortnite bosses that spawned in specific POIs, these two are slightly different. However, despite differing slightly from past season variations, their spawn locations stay the same. Fletcher Kane and Shogun will remain in their respective areas and protect their base, allowing you to storm in, defeat them, and take their medallions.
Be careful, as other players will likely do the same during your matches. Fortnite bosses and their minions are also surprisingly strong, so be sure to bring a weapon and a medkit or two, just in case. Keeping your shields maxed will also help, especially if someone runs in and eliminates you before stealing the boss kill.
Fletcher Kane
Fletcher Kane's locations are a little different from your usual bosses. Rather than having one specific spawn spot, he can appear at any of his vaults or alongside the Armored Train introduced in Chapter 6, Season 2. His location changes per round, but you'll know where he appears by checking your map and looking for a wolf icon.
He won't appear at these spots right away, though. Instead, you need to open the location's respective vault and wait until about halfway through the heist for him to spawn. He'll run into the area, blasting away at whoever's nearby. His purpose is to protect his property, so targeting these spots will lure him into coming out and retaliating.
Shogun X
Shogun X, on the other hand, won't appear until Loot Island spawns. Rather than finding one large island, you'll find several in the area with wind sprites surrounding it. Shogun X will be on the island, as indicated by his red oni mask icon on your map. He has multiple attacks, including launching giant oni heads, slashing at you with his sword, and teleporting around the islands, but they're also fairly easy to dodge with their delays.
If another player beats you to a boss and picks up the medallion, you'll spot a gold ring on your map, indicating their approximate location. The more medallions one person picks up, the more specific this ring will be, allowing you to pinpoint where they are. You have two choices from here: run away or charge forward and try to steal the medallions.
All Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 2 bosses and medallions
Each Fortnite boss has their own medallion that grants special powers. No boss can drop two medallions, but players can equip as many as they can get their hands on. Below is every Chapter 6, Season 2 medallion and its effects.
You can also combine the effects of each medallion if you pick up multiple. In other words, you might encounter a situation where you quickly sprint toward someone, unload your weapons, and swiftly heal yourself if things get dicey. You can easily gain a massive advantage over others, especially if you prefer fast-paced combat.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 2:13 PM
Looking for the Golden Flames location in Avowed? The Golden Flames are one of seven pieces needed to restore the Rightful Rulership Totem in Avowed. If you're struggling to locate the flames and thus restore the totem and get some powerful, unique buffs, we have you covered with the Golden Flames location below.
Golden Flames location
The Golden Flames are located on Castol's Folly, a small island northeast of Paradis which forms the setting for the 'Precious Light' sidequest. You'll get the following clue from Sanza to help if you purchase the Fragment of the Scales Quest Item from his store in Paradis Hightown:
"Atop the isle of wicked outlaws, flicker golden flames of a glorious cause".
Specifically, you need to travel to the Golden Flames location by following these steps:
Now you're one step further to completing the Totem of Rightful Rulership. To complete the set or to find out what to do once you get all the pieces, check out our list of All Totem of Rightful Rulership locations here. To power yourself up even more, check out our guide to all Unique clothing in Avowed and all crafting recipes in-game.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 2:05 PM
If you're excited about Pokémon GO Tour: Unova Global, then you'll be happy to know that the wait is almost over, and in the meantime, we have the Road to Unova event to keep us occupied.
The Road to Unova event will last from February 24 to March 1, leading directly into the main Unova Global event. It's a free event for all to take part in, but there are also paid tickets that can get you some nice bonuses.
As with all events, there are some featured Pokémon, worthwhile bonuses, and some raid bosses to take on. Here's everything you need to know.
Road to Unova event bonuses
For the duration of the event, all players will have access to the following features and bonuses for free:
If you want to pay for either the Raids Ticket or the Hatch Ticket, each of which costs $4.99 or the equivalent in your local currency, you'll also benefit from the following bonuses and features, depending on which ticket(s) you purchase:
Road to Unova featured Pokémon
During the Road to Unova event, two new Dynamax-capable Pokémon will be available to catch in the form of Darumaka and its evolution Darmanitan. Both will also be available as a Shiny version, if you get lucky enough to find one.
On top of that, the three Generation 5 starter Pokémon will see increased spawn rates in the wild, with Shiny versions available for their basic forms. Second-stage evolutions of these three starters may also appear in the wild, especially if you use Incense or Lure Modules, but you won't be able to find a Shiny of these evolutions in the wild.
Here are the three starters and their evolutions that will show up more often in the wild during the Road to Unova event:
If you obtain any 2 km Eggs during the event, it's a good idea to hatch them as soon as possible, benefitting from the halved hatching distance bonus. If you do, you'll likely get one of the following Pokémon from a 2 km Egg:
Road to Unova Raid Bosses
During the event, the Tier 1 and Tier 3 Raid Bosses will always be the same, featuring the three Unova starters once again in Tier 1 and Druddigon in Tier 3.
However, the Tier 5 Raid Bosses will change each day, so it's a good idea to learn the schedule lest you miss out on some strong Legendary Pokémon. You'll particularly want to get involved on and after February 27, when Reshiram and Zekrom will appear. You'll need both of them in abundance if you want to get Black and White Kyurem, so diving into their Raids is well worth it.
Each of the caught Legendary Pokémon will also have exclusive attacks that wouldn't regularly be part of their lineup.
Here's the full schedule of Raids for the event, which Pokémon will show up each day, and any exclusive attacks they can have:
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 2:03 PM
Guti Fantasy FC Hero SBC brings an exciting card for players to enjoy in EA FC 25, and the Real Madrid legend has returned in a new avatar.
The Spanish legend's new Hero item is available as part of his special SBC, which has eight tasks. To play with the card, you'll have to complete all the tasks before the challenge expires from Ultimate Team. Let's take a look at how to complete the SBC without breaking your bank.
EA FC 25 Guti Fantasy FC Hero SBC tasks
Here are the requirements of the eight tasks that are part of the Guti Fantasy FC Hero SBC.
Task 1 - Real Madrid
Task 2 - Top Form
Task 3 - LaLiga
Task 4 - 87-Rated Squad
Task 5 - 87-Rated Squad
Task 6 - 87-Rated Squad
Task 7 - 88-Rated Squad
Task 8 - 88-Rated Squad
EA FC 25 Guti Fantasy FC Hero SBC solutions
Here's a set of solutions you can use to obtain the new Guti Hero item in Ultimate Team.
Task 1 - Real Madrid
Task 2 - Top Form
Task 3 - LaLiga
Task 4 - 87-Rated Squad
Task 5 - 87-Rated Squad
Task 6 - 87-Rated Squad
Task 7 - 88-Rated Squad
Task 8 - 88-Rated Squad
This is an excellent SBC to consider to if you're looking for a new creative midfielder in your squad. For 750,000 coins worth of fodder, you can unlock a great card, which has good set of stats. 89 Pace, 90 Shooting, 93 Passing, and 91 Dribbling will combine very well with 5* Skills, allowing you to move fluidly on the field with this new Guti card.
With Real Madrid as his assigned club, Guti will have a high chance of getting upgrades in the future as well. Of course, EA Sports has also released the Joao Felix Fantasy FC SBC, but I truly believe that this SBC offers far better value in terms of the fodder that you'll use.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 2:02 PM
Looking for all Unique Trinket locations in Avowed? Trinkets provide certain buffs to your character and can be very effective depending on your build. In total, we've discovered 15 Unique Trinkets to collect in Avowed. Here is a list of them all with info on where to find them and what they do.
All Unique Trinkets listed
There are three types of accessories you can equip in Avowed. These are Amulets, Rings and Trinkets. Unique Trinkets can vary in form and usually have the golden 'Unique' rarity tag next to their names in your inventory. You can equip them by clicking on the 'Accessories' tab in your inventory and assigning them to the slot just below your character's boots (left-hand side).
That rounds off our guide to all Unique Trinket locations in Avowed. If you wish to complete your ensemble, check out our guide to all Unique Clothing in the game, or see our list of all unique weapons to collect.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 2:00 PM
Marvel Rivals' mid-season update has introduced a lot of new content for the players to enjoy, and they can obtain the Carved Traveler Groot skin absolutely free of cost.
The new cosmetic is one of the many additions made as part of the latest patch. The process of unlocking the skin also relies heavily on its comic-inspired design. Let's take a look at how to unlock the new skin and add it to your in-game collection.
How to unlock Carved Traveler Groot skin Marvel Rivals
The new Groot skin is part of the Midnight Features 2 event challenges, which are now live inside the game. If you have played the game before this, you'll know what to expect. If you're new or joining the game for the first time, the tasks will be displayed in the form of panels that appear like something straight out of a comic book.
The Midnight Features 2 event will continue throughout Season 1.5. Once you go to the Event section, you'll be able to check out all the questlines available in the form of a magazine. Each section has a unique investigation that you'll need to complete. Every investigation has certain missions, and you'll have to complete all of them to move on to the next milestone.
Any investigation that's currently available as of writing will have its normal appearance. If they're locked, the appearance will change into a black and white panel. To obtain the Carved Traveler skin, you'll need to complete all five investigations that are part of the Midnight Features event. Hence, you'll need to be patient and continue to grind the latest season in order to add the skin to your collection permanently.
Do note that Groot's new skin is available on the fifth page itself. The final page doesn't include any other rewards, but the new skin and its appearance is certainly worth putting in the grind. Once we have more information about all the quests, they will be updated in this article.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 1:38 PM
The Joao Felix Fantasy FC SBC is now live in EA FC 25, and you can complete the challenge to unlock a special card of the Portuguese star.
Felix is the first promo card to have been added in the form of an SBC. This provides everyone with an equal chance to play with the item. Let's take a look at how you can complete all the tasks to unlock the new card.
EA FC 25 Joao Felix Fantasy FC SBC tasks
The Joao Felix Fantasy FC SBC has 12 tasks, and here are the requirements.
Task 1 - Milano FC
Task 2 - Portugal
Task 3 - Serie A
Task 4 - Top Form
Task 5 - 86-rated Squad
Task 6 - 87-Rated Squad
Task 7 - 87-Rated Squad
Task 8 - 87-Rated Squad
Task 9 - 88-Rated Squad
Task 10 - 88-Rated Squad
Task 11 - 89-Rated Squad
Task 12 - 89-Rated Squad
EA FC 25 Joao Felix Fantasy FC SBC solutions
Here's a set of solutions you can use to complete the latest promo challenge in Ultimate Team.
Task 1 - Milano FC
Task 2 - Portugal
Task 3 - Serie A
Task 4 - Top Form
Task 5 - 86-rated Squad
Task 6 - 87-Rated Squad
Task 7 - 87-Rated Squad
Task 8 - 87-Rated Squad
Task 9 - 88-Rated Squad
Task 10 - 88-Rated Squad
Task 11 - 89-Rated Squad
Task 12 - 89-Rated Squad
The Joao Felix Fantasy FC SBC is a bit too expensive for my liking. It will require a certain level of skill and expertise to make the most out of this card. Additionally, AC Milan's recent form has been mixed at best, which reduces the potential for him to get an upgrade in the future. Both his Pace (92) and Shooting (91) will require an upgrade if you want to use him in competitive modes.
While it's a decent SBC to consider, I genuinely feel the Hristo Stoichkov Grassroot Greats Icon SBC is a better alternative if you have a similar budget.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 1:21 PM
The Defensive Playmaker Evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and you can use it to upgrade one of your lower-rated items.
The latest evolution provides some massive boosts in terms of stats, along with new playstyle+ and roles. Let's take a look at all the requirements, followed by the upgrades and the best players to use in it.
EA FC 25 Defensive Playmaker Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements for the Defensive Playmaker Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Defensive Playmaker Evolution upgrades
There are five levels of upgrades, and here are the required conditions.
Upgrade level 1
Upgrade level 2
Upgrade level 3
Upgrade level 4
Upgrade level 5
Upgrade level 1 requirements
Upgrade level 2 requirements
Upgrade level 3 requirements
Upgrade level 4 requirements
Upgrade level 5 requirements
Best players to use in EA FC 25 Defensive Playmaker Evolution
Here are some of the best cards to consider for this evolution.
These items make the best choices and utilize this evolution well, and you won't even need to combine the cards with other upgrades.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 1:06 PM
How good would an Elden Ring movie be? What if George R.R. Martin wrote the script? Well, we might never know.
In an interview with IGN, George R.R. Martin admitted that "there is some talk about making a movie out of Elden Ring." He played a key role in the game's worldbuilding, and Martin worked closely with FromSoftware during development.
However, he acknowledges that writing a movie script would likely only happen after he finishes The Winds of Winter—the long-overdue sixth entry in A Song of Ice and Fire, the series that inspired Game of Thrones. He is 13 years behind schedule, and while he has admitted he may never finish it, he still treats completing the book as his top priority. That makes it unlikely he would write a rumored Elden Ring movie script anytime soon.
FromSoftware's past comments also hint about an Elden Ring movie
While George R.R. Martin has been cautious about discussing an Elden Ring adaptation, FromSoftware has hinted at the possibility at least twice.
In June 2024, Elden Ring game director Hidetaka Miyazaki told The Guardian: "I don't see any reason to deny another interpretation or adaptation of Elden Ring, a movie for example."
However, he noted that FromSoftware doesn't have the expertise to make a film and that it would require a "very strong partner" to bring it to life. While George R.R. Martin could be one of those key collaborators, Miyazaki was likely referring to an entire movie production company as well.
Later, in December 2024, Miyazaki remained vague about Elden Ring's future in an interview with Japanese website Game Watch but didn't deny anything: "At this point, we are not considering an Elden Ring 2," he said. "However, that does not mean we are ruling out further developments for the Elden Ring IP. As for what comes next, FromSoftware, as always, has multiple projects in progress."
While Martin's recent comments fuel speculation, FromSoftware has yet to make any official announcement about an Elden Ring movie.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 1:00 PM
There's a new crime boss in Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 2, and he's out for the blood. While he won't bother you during most matches, invading his territory and trying to break into his vaults will lead to serious conflict between you and this infamous wolf.
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Where to find Fletcher Kane in Fortnite
Fletcher Kane is a unique Fortnite boss; he doesn't spawn in one specific location. Instead, he'll spawn at his armored train, truck, or one of his vaults during each match. Which of these spots he appears at is random, but you'll know where he is by checking your map and looking for a wolf icon.
However, you won't find Fletcher Kane right away. Whether it's a vault, armored truck, or a train, you'll need to initiate the heist and get through at least two phases before he spawns. His appearance is sudden, intended to catch you off guard and result in a swift elimination. That is, unless you're prepared for his attacks and know how to counteract them.
If you're unfamiliar with vaults and how to open them, we've also got a complete rundown of how to find thermite and break open vaults with it.
Tips for defeating Fletcher Kane in Fortnite
The first step in defeating Fletcher Kane is anticipating his arrival. He'll appear around halfway through an active heist. He also has a mix of ranged and melee attacks alongside a hefty amount of health to take down.
How you take him down will depend on what gear you have in hand. Nearly any gun is effective against Fletcher Kane, as is the Kneecapper if you use it right. He can quickly shred your health if you're in his line of fire, so make sure you have full shields.
Similarly, if a grunt NPC or player wanders into the fight zone, they can eliminate you before you can defeat Fletcher Kane and grab his medallion. In other words, watch your surroundings, ensure you have enough ammo for multiple guns, and don't be afraid to run away and regain some shields if you start reaching low health.
What does the Unstoppable Medallion do in Fortnite?
Upon defeating Fletcher Kane, he'll drop a Mythic pistol and the Unstoppable Medallion. The Unstoppable Medallion increases your sprint speed significantly, which is buffed even more if you're holding a Kneecapper. You'll also knock back any enemies you sprint into, catching them off guard and inflicting fall damage if they fly off a mountain. It's a solid medallion, especially if you have a Kneecapper and can spend the rest of the match sprinting around Fortnite's map and swiftly eliminating anyone who comes near you.
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 12:57 PM
No Pokémon GO event would be complete without a handful of perks and bonuses designed to make players want to dive in and start catching Pokémon. The Unova Global event is no different, and there are several bonuses worth noting.
This event is absolutely crammed with new Pokémon to catch, Research Tasks to work through, Raids to battle through, and of course the ever-important addition of Black and White Kyurem. You're definitely going to be busy during and after the two-day Unova Global event, but what are the perks of playing during those two days?
Pokémon GO Tour: Unova Global bonuses and features
During the two day event on March 1 and 2, players everywhere will be able to benefit from the following bonuses and features:
On top of that, players will have another chance to obtain a Kyurem that knows the special Charged Attack Glaciate. This attack was only previously available either during the Holiday 2022 event, or if you used a TM to teach the attack.
During the Unova Global event, players will be able to select between one of two paths of a Special Research task, which they can then complete to unlock rewards and perks specific to that path:
This is important because fusing a Kyurem that knows this attack with either Reshiram or Zekrom will result in the White or Black Kyurem knowing an exclusive attack.
For more information on Black and White Kyurem, check out our dedicated guide to obtaining either (or both) of them.
Exclusive attacks for Unova Global
Once you've caught some of the featured Pokémon for the Unova Global event, you can get to work evolving them. If you evolve them into any of these Pokémon during the event, they're likely to have some of the following exclusive attacks:
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Destructoid Friday, February 21, 2025 12:55 PM
Every team's survival hinges on a healer, and Giatta is the one to fill that crucial role. Her presence is indispensable, especially in the unforgiving conditions of the last region. To enhance her performance and ensure your team's survival, here's the best build for Giatta in Avowed.
Best Abilities to unlock for Giatta in Avowed
By the end of your Avowed run, you should have around seven points for all Companions. That should give you enough to unlock all four core Abilities and an upgrade for each of them. If you already picked out some of them for Giatta, you can always reset these points for 218 coins to switch things up. For the best of the best, choose the following Giatta Ability upgrades:
Boosted Essence is the first upgrade you should go for, considering that it heals all allies by 50 percent of their maximum Health. It's always a good idea to improve your Health first in Avowed, as you would with any game. Plus, you'll gain even more HP from Greater Barrier, offering Temporary Health while the shield's active. Enemies will have a much harder time knocking you and your entire team down with the two Ability Upgrades together.
Given that each player has a unique playstyle, the choice between Time Shift and Extended Acceleration can be a tough one. Both upgrades offer distinct advantages, and it's up to you to decide which one suits your style best. Personally, I prefer Time Shift for its benefit of reducing active Abilities' Cooldowns by 50 percent. It's a great way to speed up the process and keep the action flowing.
However, Extended Acceleration can be just as good, increasing this perk's duration by 10 seconds. That means all allies' Move and Attack Speed will be boosted longer, allowing you to move swiftly around the battlefield. If you're a sucker for speedy movements, go for Extended Acceleration, but if you're more in favor of fast Cooldowns, try Time Shift.
For the last Ability upgrade, you can go with any of them, as they are all exceptional perks. But, given that you can only choose one, I have to go with Critical Restore. Like Purification, you'll acquire a lot of Health with it, granting each ally a 20 percent Health boost.
You could also opt for Reconstruction's Revitalize upgrade, which revives incapacitated allies whenever Giatta kills an enemy. You'll need to revive your allies quite a lot during the mid to late stages, so this perk can come in clutch. Again, it's up to you to decide which is the best for you, whether you need more Health or more ways to return your allies to the field.
Best Giatta Abilities, explained
If you want a look into each perk for this best Giatta build, here's precisely what they do:
Best Companion to pair with Giatta in Avowed
In addition to Giatta's build, you can improve her performance by pairing her with a suitable ally. Yatzli and Giatta are among the best teammates to use together, providing you with the ultimate Wizard duo. I've used this pair plenty of times in Avowed, and it's saved me every time. While Giatta plays the role of support, Yatzli takes on a relative DPS role and annihilates everyone in her path.
You could even equip yourself with a grimoire to maximize the acquisition of three powerful Wizards on the field. However, if you want a little more variety, you could sub in Kai to get a Fighter for your team. He's fairly good with offense and taking care of himself with his Abilities. If you want more help with your allies, check out our ranking of the best Companions in Avowed.
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