Kotaku Saturday, March 15, 2025 9:00 AM  This week saw Pokémon Go become the property of the Saudi government as Scopely, the mobile game maker owned by Savvy Games Group which itself was founded by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, acquired POGO developer Niantic for the tidy sum of $3.5 billion. In other news, Steam has launched one of its best sales… |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 1:36 PM  When we talk about cozy videogames, I think it comes down to the overall vibe. Menial tasks, warm colors, and welcoming characters. Spiritfarer has all of that in spades, and it's incredibly cheap as a part of the Steam Spring Sale right now. So if you want to keep yourself busy on a free weekend, or just fancy one of the most emotionally impactful games out there, give this one a try. Continue reading Cozy afterlife sim Spiritfarer is 90% off right now, but not forever MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best story games, Best life games, Best upcoming games |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 1:28 PM  REPO has spent the last few weeks growing on Steam, and now it's one of the biggest games on Valve's platform. The spooky indie is so big, in fact, that it just beat out the likes of GTA 5 Enhanced and Stardew Valley, as players band together to make some cash in the Lethal Company-style online experience. In a year filled with surprises, REPO joins the club. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games , Best multiplayer games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 12:00 PM  I'm a complete sucker for a clean-looking gaming PC build, so it's no surprise that this inspired fusion of solid mahogany inside an otherwise standard be quiet! PC case has me hooked. It's not just a stunner, too, with a very intriguing selection of specs that make it a workhorse machine for productivity, not just a gaming powerhouse. This PC build uses a somewhat unusual set of specs, not least a 12-core Intel Xeon CPU that you'd usually find in a server or workstation machine. Nvidia keeps things sensible for gaming, however, with an RTX 4070 Ti graphics card and 32GB of DDR5 RAM leaving plenty of power to rival the best gaming PCs out there for high performance modern gameplay. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 11:13 AM  March 15, 2025: We've had another rummage around the hive for new Bee Swarm Simulator codes while we wait for another overdue update. What are the active Bee Swarm Simulator codes? Whether you're in the market for some free items to help you get started farming honey, or you need that extra boost to your bee's effectiveness at collecting pollen, there's no quicker way to get your hive started than to redeem a whole bunch of codes. However, it's not always easy to know where to find ones that work. So, if you want to give your little pollinators a helping hand, we have many tried and tested active Bee Swarm Simulator codes to redeem that give you valuable free items and boosts. We also have freebies for other popular Roblox games, including Blade Ball codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Murder Mystery 2 codes to help you get ahead. Continue reading Bee Swarm Simulator codes March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 11:11 AM  March 15, 2025: Get a cozy beverage and settle down with this week's new Berry Avenue code. What are the new Berry Avenue codes? Rather than being a conventional Roblox game that uses tower defense, RPG, or shooting game-style mechanics, Berry Avenue is a playground where you can buy a house, work a job, or drive around without a care in the world looking fabulous. However, you may have noticed that everyone else looks much more stylish than most Roblox experiences. Is this because of the time they spent playing the roleplay sandbox game or perhaps linked to how much they paid in real-world money? While you're here, you should know that we also keep lists of Blox Fruits codes, King Legacy codes, and Anime Adventures codes to get you some free items and rolls for those games. Continue reading Berry Avenue codes March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:36 AM  With the Steam Spring Sale underway, I'm hit by choice paralysis. Valve's storefront often has great deals, but there are always far too many for me to parse. I'll make a list and throw everything in my cart only to come back once the sale is finished, savings lost like dust in the wind. That's why I always look out for bundles instead, and the latest Fanatical one is filled with some of the best indies I've ever played. |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:59 AM  March 15, 2025: Even with all eyes on Blade League and Blade Ball Arena this week, we're searching long and hard for new Blade Ball codes. What are the new Blade Ball codes? Those who want to stand out while playing this dodgeball game can splash out on new weapons, skills, and even explosive effects. To get them, though, you need coins, and there are ways to instantly get a small amount of coins to roll the dice while getting a chance to open crates and maybe pull a rare sword skin. There are other similar games on the Roblox platform, so be sure to get all the latest Arm Wrestle Simulator codes to get yourself ripped or learn the secret of Berry Avenue codes if you'd rather live a calmer virtual life. Here are all the latest Blade Ball codes, how to enter them, and where to find more. Continue reading Blade Ball codes March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:40 AM  March 15, 2025: We've looked around for new AoTR codes to celebrate the Helos showcase drop. 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 March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:47 AM  March 15, 2025: We're on the hunt (not that kind) for new Dress to Impress codes. What are the new Dress to Impress codes? Look no further if you want to strut your stuff on the catwalk with all the latest fashion accessories. The latest DTI codes grant you the hottest cosmetics to add to your ensemble and create a stunning new look, and it's as simple as entering a code or two. As the name suggests, Dress to Impress is all about fashion, collecting new clothes, and trying out different styles. Unlike most Roblox games, these DTI codes permanently unlock a set of items to add to your wardrobe. If you're looking for extra freebies, we also have codes for some of the other best Roblox games such as Blox Fruits codes to help you get an edge on the competition. Alternatively, you can check out our list of Dress to Impress outfit ideas. Continue reading Dress to Impress codes March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:35 AM  March 15, 2025: Get 25 free spins with a new Jujutsu Infinite code below. What are the new Jujutsu Infinite codes? You may possess the Six Eyes, but even then you'll need a helping hand scouring the internet for all the free goodies the JJK Roblox game provides its players. Fortunately, what you see before you is the strongest Roblox code guide in history, filled to the brim with everything you need to load up on spins and other bonuses. Below you'll find the anime game's latest codes and how to redeem them. So, with this treasure of a guide, you'll be juiced up in a Black Flash. Continue reading Jujutsu Infinite codes March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:37 AM  March 15, 2025: We're back to breaking eggs for new Pets Go codes. What are the new Pets Go codes? This is the latest spinoff from BIG Games Pets' series of Pet-themed Roblox experiences. This one lets you fulfill your dreams of collecting cube-shaped critters. When codes for free items or boosts are thrown into the mix, though, the experience for Pets Go will get even better. Just like when using Pet Simulator 99 codes or Pet Catchers codes, the opportunity to grab free rewards for Go should add even more fun to the pet-tapping RNG experience. For Roblox players searching for the latest Pets Go codes, this is the guide for you. Continue reading Pets Go codes March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:48 AM  March 15, 2025: Even without a Hunt collaboration, we're still peering through the gaps in the hinges for new Doors codes for you. 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 March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:41 AM  March 15, 2025: There's a new Basketball Legends code to mark the start of Spring. What are the newest Basketball Legends codes? We've assembled a full list of working Basketball Legends codes you can redeem for essential in-game rewards like coins, boosts, and even a Cyber Case. If you want to earn more coins as quickly as possible, this is the guide for you. Basketball Legends is a massively popular sports game on Roblox with thousands of active players, courtesy of its simple yet fun premise of 5v5 or pickup game matches. For other sports games on Roblox, check out Untitled Boxing Game codes and Arm Wrestle Simulator codes. Since it can be tough to know when new Basketball Legends codes are out or if they even work, we've personally tested each code available this month and listed them out below. Continue reading Basketball Legends codes March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:58 AM  March 15, 2025: We've combed through the last Gamer Robot video for new 2x XP Blox Fruits codes. What are the new Blox Fruits codes? We've compiled a regularly updated list of all Roblox Blox Fruits codes to redeem in-game freebies like XP boosts, free Beli, and stat resets for your pirate adventures. Need a boost to take on the increasingly tricky competition? We've got you covered. Blox Fruits is one of the biggest Roblox games ever, thanks to its fun, anime-inspired pirate action. That said, it can be challenging to find new free codes, so we've done the hard work and listed all the active Blox Fruits codes in 2025, including for Update 23, in one handy place below. Once you're up to date on the new Blox Fruits codes, consider checking out our ultimate Blox Fruits guide or our in-depth Blox Fruits tier list for the current meta. Continue reading Blox Fruits codes March 2025 - 2x exp, reset stats and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:53 AM  March 15, 2025: Celebrate the Hunt: Mega Edition with a new Brookhaven code this week. What are the new Brookhaven codes? Brookhaven is one of the most popular sandbox games on the Roblox platform, allowing you to meet up with friends and explore the town's bustling streets and sleepy suburbs. Our Brookhaven codes can put a little pep in your step as you act out different scenarios with some free music for your portable speakers. Brookhaven offers a ton of freedom, so there are no pesky limitations to sidestep – you can snap up new houses and tear up the tarmac with various cars and bikes. Our Brookhaven codes grant you access to a whole playlist of popular tunes to serve as your soundtrack while you're at it. We've also got Doors codes, King Legacy codes, and Anime Adventures codes if you're searching for all the best goodies available across the Roblox platform. Continue reading Brookhaven codes March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:49 AM  March 15, 2025: Claim some easy cash without resorting to violence with the current list of Da Hood codes for this month. What are the new Da Hood codes? You need tons of cash to equip yourself with the best weapons on these mean streets, whether you're a criminal ransacking banks and shops across the city or a cop trying to stop this crime spree in its tracks. No matter if you decide to side with the robbers or cops, you'll find that having lots of cash can help you take advantage. Da Hood is a third-person shooter game you can play on the Roblox platform, and you can earn cash by either robbing places or catching criminals in the act. If you need further freebies, we've also got the latest Blox Fruits codes, Anime Adventures codes, and Shindo Life codes to redeem. Continue reading Da Hood codes March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:34 AM  March 15, 2025: We've had a fresh look for new Fisch codes for the St. Patrick's Day event. What are the new Fisch codes? Promising the pinnacle of exploration and progression of what Roblox fishing experiences have to offer, Fisch gets even better when you use the latest working codes to get free rewards. After launching in early 2024, the Stardew-inspired fishing game by WoozyNate has seen millions of visits, meaning even more players just like you can benefit from the bonuses on offer. Just like when using Fishing Simulator codes, getting extra items or currency will make the Roblox angling experience far easier since you'll be able to access or buy upgrades much faster. That's even the case when trying out Meme Sea codes too. This quick and easy Fisch guide will tell you about all the free rewards you can get so far. Continue reading Fisch codes March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:39 AM  March 15, 2025: We've scoured a developer YouTube channel in the hunt 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 March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 8:30 AM  If you've always wondered what it would be like to run The Prancing Pony yourself, Ale and Tale Tavern is for you. The fantasy business simulator is a blend of open-world gameplay and Stardew Valley-style lifestyle sim, and gives you more than enough freedom to play as you choose, so is perfect to scratch that management itch. Best of all, you can grab the game dirt cheap right now, as developer Scienart Games has massively expanded Ale and Tale Tavern with a free update. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best management games, Best co-op games, Best sandbox games |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 7:04 AM  The first five minutes into my two-hour preview of Atomfall do not go well. This is, admittedly, not Atomfall's fault. I'm dropped unceremoniously into the Cumbrian wilds of Casterfell Woods from a pre-existing save file. A river wends its way directly ahead, flanked by stone steps. I wander up the steps on the right and into the ruins of a miner's shack. "Death to unbelievers!" a masked woman screams as a detection meter cycles through white, yellow, then red. I turn tail to sprint up the steps on the left, and straight into a folk horror nightmare of cheery maypoles and human sacrifice. Alright, then. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best RPGs, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 6:54 AM  With Marvel Rivals well underway, I've started thinking about the hero shooter's future. We're meant to be getting two characters every season, alongside new maps, limited-time events, and consistent balance changes. So far, NetEase Games has made well on its promises and I've been having an absolute blast, but I often wonder what's next. Well, there's little reason to worry about Rivals in 2025, because NetEase Games says it's well ahead of us. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
PCGamesN Saturday, March 15, 2025 6:01 AM  There are humble beginnings, and then there are the origins of soulslike protagonists. The Chosen Undead is an asylum prisoner. The Hunter is a sickbed patient. The Ashen One is a corpse, dragged from their grave. AI Limit, the inaugural soulslike from Chinese developer Sense Games, is no different. We begin face-down in the mud, in that most quintessential videogame location: the sewer. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best soulslike games, Best JRPGs, Best anime games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, March 15, 2025 1:58 PM  People love to go on and on about how good Titanfall 2's campaign mode is, and they'd be right to do so, but really we all know there's one specific level we have in mind when it comes to the sidelined shooter: the time travel one. I don't care for shooters all that much, online or offline ones, yet I still gave a go because the time travel level really appealed to me mechanically. Dishonored 2's similarly structured time travel section wooed me similarly, so I was very pleased to discover the newest trailer for Tenet of the Spark this week, an action-adventure game that is basically Titanfall 2 and Dishonored 2's time travel levels made into an entire game. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, March 15, 2025 12:56 PM  Earlier this week, you might have seen the abomination that was an AI-powered version of Horizon series protagonist Aloy. It came as part of a leak that showed Sony experimenting with the ability to chat to video game characters that use OpenAI and Chat-GPT to respond, though Sony quickly saw to scrubbing any evidence of footage using the power of copyright laws. Notably the voice behind this AI version of Aloy was not that of her voice actor's, Ashly Burch, but the voice actor has offered up her own thoughts on the whole situation. |
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Siliconera Saturday, March 15, 2025 12:00 PM
I love when we get anime and manga series where the lead couple is surrounded by folks who support them and their relationship. The Otaku Love Connection is a manga that takes that concept and makes those side cast members the focus right from its first volume. …Then it kicks it up to the extreme for the sake of comedy. But still, the fact is that we get to see some happy and healthy relationships, alongside some potentially unhealthy obsession, and it's just so fun to ready.
Editor's Note: There will be minor spoilers for volume 1 of The Otaku Love Connection manga below.
Yuzuru Kakoi and Chihiro Kawai are the high school power couple. The two have been together for years. They're both absolutely adorable individuals. They also seem like genuinely good people with a healthy relationship dynamic. How do we know all these things? Because the actual star of this The Otaku Love Connection manga is Wataru Otonari, a classmate who sits next to Yuzuru and is a huge fan of the couple. He thinks they're wonderful, he fully supports their relationship, and just getting to see them being happy makes his day.
Of course, the unhealthy part of this is that he is so over-the-top about this. So much so that he'll talk with his friend and fellow classmate about it. Also, he's pretty obvious about his gawking. So we have the juxtaposition of him being completely supportive, but also an incredibly outspoken member of the crowd that admires the two. Because of course, Yuzuru and Chihiro are so captivating that others notice their antics. So much so that the person who is captivated by Wataru also knows and references that he's a "stalker."
Said additional person is Mashiro Tomaki, and her inclusion helps enhance this dynamic. Because while she isn't crazy about Yuzuru or Chihiro, she is a huge fan of Wataru. Because he's actually gorgeous too, and his "otaku" tendencies get in the way of that. Since she's captivated by him and the fact that he is a good person deep down, as well as her thinking Yuzuru and Chihiro are cute together, she supports and bonds with him over his "hobby." And because she can be more open and herself around Wataru and fangirl over the main couple, she goes from being someone who's just in the background to another individual that's incredibly adorable.
Which leads to already a fun sort of situation in the first volume of The Otaku Love Connection manga. Due to Wataru and Mashiro hanging out together to people watch and see what Yuzuru and Chihiro are up to, folks get the impression the two of them are together too. As such, they become their own sort of "draw." So much so that the two of them together attract the attention of Yuzuru, and then Chihiro too.
It's a series that could have been really awkward! It could have been creepy to watch Wataru constantly stalking Yuzuru and Chihiro's private moments. But the addition of Mashiro tempers that. Especially since the two of them together have their own sort of chemistry. Plus, it highlights the fact that while these two are the supporting cast members of the main couple's story, they're actually the star of their own story, deserving of and getting their own degree of attention.
Like many first volumes of a new manga series, The Otaku Love Connection is initially about establishing characterizations and relationships. However, the dynamics here really do come into play pretty fast. That pace means that we can hopefully see the rest of the story focus on the fun dynamics that comes from the one OTP shipping the other, and then vice versa.
Volume 1 of The Otaku Love Connection is available now through Square Enix, and volume 2 will debut on June 10, 2025.
The post The Otaku Love Connection Manga Celebrates Love appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Saturday, March 15, 2025 9:00 AM
Sugardew Island may have a name that is quite similar to a certain other farming sim, but it actually takes direct inspiration from the Nintendo DS lineup of Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons games. In the end, Sugardew Island fails to live up to those titles, but it does at least offer some enjoyment with the intriguing shop system it has.
The colorful, bright, and cheery 3D vibes of Sugardew Island aren't the most original. You could certainly put this game next to a few others and it would be a challenge for those unfamiliar with the genre to tell them apart. However, the more derivative style of this game is far from the main issue when it comes to how it looks and plays.
I played Sugardew Island on Nintendo Switch and the Switch version struggles considerably both in the resolution and performance departments. The resolution is pretty awful, resulting in fuzziness and rough edges around the environments and characters, even in handheld mode where it looks the best. This is a shame since this is the type of cozy game that should look fine on Switch, yet it wouldn't look out of place on the 3DS.
Then there is the performance. The general frame rate is a bit lackluster, presumably because of being on the Switch, but this goes beyond platform as well. Sugardew Island, in general, is a rather slow and prodding farming experience. Every action takes just a tad too long to do, like chopping at a tree, or watering a plant. While this fraction of a second of extra time for each action isn't much on its own, it starts to add up over time as you do chores.
I think most of this slowness comes from the ever-so-slight lack of responsiveness. This is best seen while holding the sprint button. Normally, this would be a welcome feature, especially when games like Stardew don't even have that option. However, turning directions while sprinting is sluggish and awkward, which is a good representation of the overall gameplay.
What makes or breaks a farming sim for me is how everything feels. Unfortunately, Sugardew Island lacks the responsive gameplay that I expect. Then there is the matter with the overall progression system. There is a semblance of some sort of storyline at play, but it is as forgettable as can be.
Having different islands and objectives to upgrade those islands and unlock rewards is, surprisingly, a neat and straightforward system. What is a shame about this is that the tasks to complete them aren't nearly as rewarding. For one, there are so few characters to meet and the world is one of the least interesting I've played in the genre. While there might be romance available, it's not a game I would play long enough to explore.
It is a shame because there is some level of promise and uniqueness. If there is a feature I want in my dream farming sim, it is a shop management system. I am obsessed with the TCG Card Shop Simulator and Supermarket Simulator-style games right now. Interestingly enough, Sugardew Island does include its own mini version of these games.
Instead of the usual shipping box like in other farming sims, you make money by selling your crops in your own shop. Every day, you fill the counters with items you want to sell. Then, when you're ready, you open up shop and sell them to interested customers. You can even haggle prices sometimes. Overall, it is a neat part of this experience and by far my favorite part.
In fact, a majority of my time in Sugardew Island was just planting crops to then sell them in the shop. This is the most fun I had with the experience. This is why it is so sad that it is still only a fraction of the experience. You can only open your shop once per day and it closes once you run out of items. There is just enough depth here that I wish the rest of the game lived up to.
In the end, Sugardew Island is an almost entirely forgettable farming sim. The dated visuals, lack of responsiveness, and awkward gameplay makes it hard to recommend. That said, there is still something special in the shop management system, which is a (brief) joy to use. It's a shame the rest of Sugardew Island fails to match the shop's level of enjoyment.
Sugardew Island is available right now for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
The post Review: Sugardew Island's Intriguing Shop System Doesn't Save It appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Saturday, March 15, 2025 12:00 PM
The Sims 4 is packed with content for both builders and life simmers alike, especially when you take into account all of the optional DLC Expansion Packs, Stuff Packs, and Kits. If you want to get more from your game, you might be tempted by the seemingly bottomless pit of mods and CC.
Mods and CC are fan-made content for The Sims 4 that players on PC can use to improve their game or adjust it to their preferences. Sadly, you won't be able to use Mods or CC if you're playing on another platform.
While Mods are used to improve gameplay, working around the limitations of The Sims 4 as it usually is, CC (Custom Content) is used to add more items into the game for you to use in Create a Sim or Build and Buy mode. Both are equally tempting, not to mention available online, and there's a whole world of possibilities out there courtesy of more technically minded Simmers.
However, before you can even begin to use Mods or CC, you need to know how to install it and make sure it runs when you're in-game. Here's how to do that and how to enable or disable them from within The Sims 4.
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Where to install Mods and CC for The Sims 4
Once you've dredged through the thousands of Mods and CC packs available for The Sims 4, you'll need to know where to put them. This is a process that I had to take a whole refresher course on just recently after reinstalling my game, so I can talk you through it.
Wherever your copy of The Sims 4 is installed (mine's on an external hard drive, which caused no end of problems when trying to re-install my CC and Mods), you'll need to locate your Mods folder. For the most part, it's located at the following location:
For clarity, my Mods folder is still located here even though the game itself is installed onto an external drive, so yours will likely be in the same location.
It's best to always install Mods and CC without the game open. Installing Mods or CC while the game is running won't mess anything up in the game, but you'll need to restart it after adding anything anyway, so it's just easier to close it before adding Mods or CC to this folder.
If you're planning on going on a CC installation spree, I'd recommend pinning this folder to Quick Access or otherwise creating a shortcut to it on your Desktop.
How to install Mods and CC for The Sims 4
All CC, regardless of type, will be of a '.package' file type. A lot of CC will be downloaded from their source as '.zip' files, but unzipping these will give you the '.package' files you need to get any bit of CC into The Sims 4.
These '.package' files can be placed directly within your Mods folder, or you can create folders within the Mods folder if you want a bit of organization (trust me, it helps). Either way, anything you put into the Mods folder, or folders within it, will appear in a pop-up every time you open The Sims 4, allowing you to see what's currently appearing within your game.
Installing Mods is much the same process, although you'll need to carefully follow any instructions that accompany the Mod. For instance, if you're installing the T.O.O.L. Mod, you need to place an entire folder into The Sims 4 Mods folder rather than a single file (shown above).
How to enable or disable Mods in The Sims 4
If, for any reason, you want to disable your Mods and CC without removing it all from the Mods folder, this can easily be done through the settings menu in The Sims 4 itself. To do this, open up the Game Options menu, then navigate to "Other."
In this menu, you can check or uncheck the "Enable Custom Content and Mods" checkbox, allowing you to turn them on or off without too much hassle. You can also click the "View Custom Content" button and disable the pop-up that appears each time you open the game if you choose to do so.
It's a good idea to disable Mods and CC if you're planning on installing a new DLC Pack or if the game has recently been updated, especially if you have a lot of Mods running in your game, because Mods sometimes need updating and cause the game to run erratically if they're not updated.
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Destructoid Saturday, March 15, 2025 11:30 AM
While the classic Grand Theft Auto series only became popular for many after the release of Vice City, it had actually been going on since 1997 when it was in strict 2D. But are those GTA games from the past still worthy of being revisited, or are they better left forgotten?
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The forgotten Grand Theft Auto games you should play before GTA 6
Grand Theft Auto (1997)
Released by UK company DMA Design, previously famous mostly for the puzzle series Lemmings, the original Grand Theft Auto is a top-down 2D game that started development in 1995 and originally focused on a police officer in pursuit of criminals. The publisher noted that that had been done before, and DMA Design was quick to reverse the roles in order to make it more interesting.
It is strange to consider that the GTA series is so old that the first game in the series actually received a (pretty competent) Game Boy Color port. But yes, that's where we are. The original Grand Theft Auto featured the same kind of story as many other games in the series, with a criminal trying to raise the ranks of several organizations by trying to help other members of the gang and commit crimes of their own.
While the perspective and the lack of 3D graphics make the game feel like a relic of the past, the overall freedom and complete recklessness of the experience were unmatched back then. In this one, the objective is not to complete missions but, instead, to reach a certain number of points, arcade-style. Those points can be reached by doing mostly anything that the game rewards, including some quite evil things.
Compared to other games in the series, the original Grand Theft Auto also brings quite a unique sense of wack and chaos. Imagine being able to drive a classic yellow school bus into a crowd with the game praising your combo, making doughnuts with your motorbike on top of a hospital building, or driving a tank onto incoming traffic. Those were the days, for sure.
Grand Theft Auto also spoke to DMA Design's willingness to let the player experiment with how easy it was to mod the game. You could easily change the entire script simply by editing a text document that was in the same folder as the game. Did you want the criminals to have the names of your friends? Two minutes in Notepad, and it would be done.
The game already features all the cities that would make part of the series in the future, including San Andreas and Vice City, except they were simply different levels of the same game. Clearly, they were much smaller in size than what we would see later in subsequent titles of the series. The most interesting thing about the original GTA is how close it is to the current gameplay of the series and its style, despite so many changes to the gameplay and the overall size and vibe.
Sadly, playing this today is a little difficult. Rockstar once offered them as free PC executables, but those links have since been removed, and official releases don't appear in modern stores.
The Grand Theft Auto London expansions (1999)
There is not much to say about the two expansions that were released in the wake of the commercial success of the original Grand Theft Auto. It is the same kind of gameplay and overall story, except that now it takes place in London and, specifically, in 1969.
It would have been quite a great experience if, at the time, Rockstar had enough money for a fully licensed psych-rock soundtrack from the time. But, alas, no such luck. Interestingly, this was the first title in the series developed by Rockstar Games through the Rockstar Canada studio. Everything in the game was actually developed by using a third-party mod, GTACars, so basically, the mod scene was already so big that even the developers took advantage of it.
Overall, while both expansions were fine for the time, they are not really worth your time today, as they replicate the basic gameplay of the original game with limited additions. This is a must-play for fans who are madly in love with the idea of driving a double-decker bus in late '70s London, though.
That is the one idea we would like to see come back for the series; since Vice City, there haven't been any more treks to the past. Nailing the vibe of late '60s London was quite the catch for many, instead of a generic Scarface-like '80s.
Grand Theft Auto 2 (1999)
Released the same year as the London expansion, this time Rockstar was taking the series into the future. It is not very clear what year the game is supposed to take place, but we are apparently playing in "Anywhere City" and in a generic dystopian future. Again, the objective is to rise the ranks of a criminal organization, this time by completing missions.
Except for this quite unique setting (which is also one we would like to see replicated in the future of the series), a slight graphical upgrade, and additions like hover cars and vaguely futuristic weapons, there is not much worthy of note in this sequel. GTA2 did introduce the idea of having a selection of different radio stations to listen to, though.
Overall, this is one that is safe to skip, as the sequel failed to innovate or feature any new gameplay ideas. Sure, there were some improvements, such as finally getting a health meter instead of trying to judge how long your character has before they die, but not much else.
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (2005)
Released in October 2005, initially as a PSP exclusive, this was the first time the series went with a mobile-exclusive title that acted as a counterpart to the plot in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City.
It wasn't simply a port of the classic gameplay of the series. Instead, Liberty City Stories went in a different direction by making the whole empire building a key part of the experience. A sort of cross between the gang wars and properties of Vice City and San Andreas, we are tasked with operating several businesses taken over by enemy gangs, making them profitable and keeping them safe from other hostile takeovers.
A unique feature of the PSP version was the ability to add custom music tracks and make your personalized radio station. It may not sound like much, but in a pre-Spotify world, this was much appreciated.
While Liberty City Stories doesn't reinvent the wheel, it does stand on its own as a unique experience in the world of GTA. This is a great way to experience a new story in the world of the series without resorting to mods. Unfortunately, if you are looking to play it legally today, you are pretty much limited to the mobile version, which has been pretty much abandoned since 2014. Ergo, do not expect the game to take advantage of your modern and powerful smartphone.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories (2006)
Following up on Liberty City Stories was another chapter in the same sub-series. Released in late 2006, Vice City Stories acts as a prequel to the events of the game, following a disgraced U.S. Army corporal who tries to raise money to pay for his brother's medications.
While there are no big improvements, Vice City Stories allows you to interact with the many bodies of water, not just by swimming but via a JetSki and being able to dive briefly underwater. There are some minor additions to the gameplay that had never been seen before in a GTA game, such as the ability for players to bribe policemen or nurses, so you can keep all your arsenal intact even after getting caught or "Wasted." A new Beach Patrol mode lets you play a Baywatch simulation on the beaches of Vice City, with Victor out to save people's lives from drowning or dispatching thugs to take care of situations.
This is another quite worthy addition for any fans of the series looking for some extra quality time to spend in Vice City. Unfortunately, as opposed to Liberty City stories, this one -- for some reason -- was never ported on mobile, so it is even tougher to obtain legally. The only way to play it today is either to own a PSP or have the PlayStation 2 re-release. But it is worth it; who would want to miss the first videogame in which Phil Collins appears as himself?
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars (2009)
Released in March 2009 for both Sony PSP and Nintendo DS, along with later mobile ports, Chinatown Wars has been, as for the time of writing, the final entry into the secondary Grand Theft Auto stories. It is also a fan favorite and, also, one of my favorite titles in the series.
Against the background of the then-current GTA IV plot, Chinatown Wars tells the story of how Huang Lee arrived from China, survived an attempt on his life, and then set out to find out what really happened while trying to make his way to Liberty City.
With a hip-hop and electro-rich soundtrack, plus rich references to past games in the series (like the return of gun store Ammunation in the form of a website), Chinatown Wars is a great way to spend some time while waiting for the sixth official chapter. But there are a couple of things before you dive in.
It is strange to recommend the technically inferior version of a game, but in this case, I think the Nintendo DS version of GTA Chinatown Wars is what makes the game worth playing, not only because of the overall cel-shaded look in the cutscenes (which makes this one stand out from the classic 3D era of GTA), but also for the touchscreen controls.
While the top screen shows the current action and information on what you have to do, the touchscreen is where the real action takes place. By swiping up and down on the touchscreen, you could change radio stations, select things on your PDA, re-route the directions on your GPS, and even throw Molotov cocktails and grenades.
If you want to play one extra Grand Theft Auto title outside of the main series, make it Chinatown Wars on the Nintendo DS -- though it might be hard to get today. Will video games get cooler than being able to whistle down a taxi just by blowing into the DS's microphone? I honestly don't think so.
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Destructoid Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:39 AM
In Basketball: Zero, Zones are powerful auras that grant players unique abilities, shaping their playstyle and strategy on the court. From better shooting accuracy to unmatched speed, each Zone offers a distinct advantage that can turn the tide of a game. Mastering these abilities is the key to outplaying opponents and securing victory, so make sure to follow along to our Basketball: Zero Zone tier list and guide.
Basketball: Zero Zone Tier List
Sadly, not all Zones in Basketball: Zero were created equal. Street Dribbler has the most offensive power, Limitless has the most precision, and Lockdown has the best defense. Despite what the tier list might suggest, none of these Zones are bad. Each has a use and unique powers that help you win the game.
Basketball: Zero Zone List
Below is a complete and detailed Basketball: Zero Zone list, where we will cover strong and weak points and discern which one might be the best for you.
If you want to win games consistently without relying on your team, we recommend making an attempt at getting Street Dribbler. It is the best offensive Zone in the game and allows for some truly high-level plays that could turn the game in your favor. Each Zone is good in its own way, so you have to read carefully and find the best one for your playstyle.
How to Reroll Zones in Basketball: Zero
To get and reroll a Zone in Basketball: Zero, you simply need to navigate to the Zones button on the bottom of the main screen. Once you click there, you will enter the Zones window, where you can click the Spin button. By spinning, you will reroll the current Zone you have equipped. Spinning usually costs $2000, but you get a few spins for free when you start the game.
And that is all for our Basketball: Zero Zone tier list and guide. Check out our Roblox page for more related articles.
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Destructoid Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:25 AM
Fans of the One Piece anime have been waiting for the anime's return for months now. While there's still a bit more waiting to go, it won't be for long. After all, the One Piece anime will be resuming with the Egghead Arc this April.
The anime started its six-month hiatus in October last year, citing a need to recharge as the reason. However, fans weren't left hanging. During the break, the well-received One Piece Fan Letter special and a remastered version of the Fishman Island Arc was aired in the anime's usual time slot.
The upcoming return
Unlike the momentous 3D/2Y change in the franchise, the anime will follow the original plan. It will resume airing the Egghead Arc on April 6. Furthermore, Crunchyroll confirmed that the platform will be simulcasting the return in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Latin America. All previous episodes are also available to stream on the platform.
IGN also released the English-subbed teaser trailer for the anime's upcoming return, giving us a glimpse of what the recharged production team will deliver. Furthermore, we will be hearing Subaru Kimura as Franky for the first time as the series resumes.
About the Egghead Arc
Egghead Island is unlike any location the Straw Hat Pirates have visited before. Dubbed the "Island of the Future," it is home to the genius scientist Dr. Vegapunk and his many creations. The arc promises thrilling encounters as the crew navigates a technologically advanced world filled with new allies and dangerous enemies.
One of the central plotlines of the Egghead Arc is the revelation of crucial information regarding the Void Century — the mysterious past that the World Government has long tried to suppress. Additionally, the arc finally reveals the power the enigmatic Five Elders hold.
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Destructoid Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:00 AM
With the launch of Team 2 cards, we have a fair idea about all the available FUT Birthday players in EA FC 25, and there are some fantastic cards.
The FUT Birthday promo is a celebration of Ultimate Team, which turns 16 this year. To celebrate the occasion, EA Sports has released some fantastic cards and some that are not so nice. All things considered, here's my tier list grading all the cards based on how they perform in the current meta.
Disclaimer: Only includes FUT Birthday cards and ones available from packs
Complete EA FC 25 FUT Birthday players tier list
To rank the cards, I have used four grades.
EA FC 25 FUT Birthday S-tier list
EA FC 25 FUT Birthday A-tier list
EA FC 25 FUT Birthday B-tier list
There's not much to write about the cards in the B and C-tiers. The only significant difference is the in-game stats and playstyles, which at least make the B-tier cards somewhat useable.
EA FC 25 FUT Birthday C-tier list
A few more items are expected to be added as new SBCs. If your pack luck has been as bad as mine, some great items have been released via SBCs. Make sure to check out our guide about Karim Adeyemi FUT Birthday SBC if you're looking for an aggressive LW.
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Destructoid Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:00 AM
The King Beetle Alpha armor set is one of the most powerful pieces of equipment you can get in Monster Hunter Wilds, and it has the potential to become part of your endgame build.
This specific armor set has five different pieces, so finding them all can take some time. However, the correct materials can be used to craft all the items, and this guide will help you with the process.
How to craft King Beetle Alpha armor set parts in Monster Hunter Wilds
This specific armor is hidden until you find a particular item required to produce the parts. You'll need three different ingredients to craft the parts, and all of them can be farmed using different methods.
You'll need one item of each type to craft the individual pieces (more information about them is in the following table). Besides the ingredients, forging the armor parts will also require 20,000 Zenny (full set).
This is an extremely good armor set to craft if you're struggling with the apex predators inside the game. If you're looking for an alternative, the Suja Sash Armor is highly recommended and something you can craft in Monster Hunter Wilds.
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Destructoid Saturday, March 15, 2025 9:14 AM
Starseed: Asnia Trigger is the latest addition to the world of gacha titles, and the opening months have seen the introduction of some really interesting characters.
As with any gacha, you'll want to focus on getting a strong start, and that means selecting units that are relatively overpowered in the early days. Doing so will help you clear out all the content quicker and earn more rewards in the process. During the opening week, I felt that the overall balance of the characters was decent, but some of them clearly stood out.
Disclaimer: Tier list to be rearranged soon with new characters being tested.
Starseed: Asnia Trigger tier list
To rank the characters, I have used four different tiers. While the SSR units are clearly better, you shouldn't sleep on some of the more commonly available girls as well.
Starseed: Asnia Trigger S-tier characters
Starseed: Asnia Trigger A-tier characters
Starseed: Asnia Trigger B-tier characters
Starseed: Asnia Trigger C-tier characters
Please note that this tier list will undergo changes based on future patches and events coming to the game. Additionally, new characters are likely to be more powerful than most of the existing girls, so that's another point to remember.
Compared to traditional gachas, getting characters in Starseed: Asnia Trigger is pretty easy, but you'll have to focus on getting dupes in order to power them up.
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Destructoid Saturday, March 15, 2025 6:36 AM
MLB The Show 25 has a robust set of controls for all users, which varies based on what you're currently doing (hitting, fielding, etc.), and you'll want to master them all to win as many games as possible.
If you're completely new to the series, this guide will be immensely helpful. While the default controls are for the PS5, you can use the same buttons on an Xbox controller.
MLB The Show 25 Timing Hitting controls
MLB The Show 25 Pitching controls (Classic)
MLB The Show 25 Baserunning controls
MLB The Show 25 Fielding and Button throwing controls
If you're playing MLB The Show 25 on Xbox, here's how the buttons compare to PlayStation. While the game is available on Xbox consoles, Game Pass subscribers are missing out on a big benefit compared to the last few years.
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