GamersHeroes Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:51 PM Want to find the strongest and rarest Legendary weapons in all of Japan? Check out our AC Shadows Legendary weapons locations guide for details on where to find each of the games most iconic legendary weapons. There are 7 unique weapons types in Assassin's Creed Shadows, divided between the two characters. Naoe can wield Katana, … The post Assassin's Creed Shadows Legendary Weapons Guide appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:51 PM Assassin's Creed Shadows has hundreds of weapons and armor to find, but none are as epic as Naoe's legendary assassin gear, a fan-favorite design from throughout the franchises long history. The Master Assassin Gear and Master Assassin Hood, are some of the strongest legendary items in AC Shadows, greatly improving Naoe's ability to instantly kill … The post Where To Find Legendary Assassins Gear In Assassin's Creed Shadows appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:51 PM Allies are the backbone of Naoe's operations in Japan. Through allies, you can unlock new scouting opportunities, combat abilities, and more Allies Yaya After the story mission to defeat Wakasa of The Onryo, Yaya's mission will appear. Complete the Stray Dogs mission to recruit Yaya as an ally. There are conversation choices during this quest … The post Where To Find All Allies In Assassin's Creed Shadows appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:51 PM AC Shadows is filled with choices and consequences. Some may simply alter conversations and dialog options, while others will have a huge impact on the story's development. To make sure you avoid any mistakes, and follow the story path you wish to choose, we've compiled every choice throughout our time in Assassin's Creed Shadows. To … The post Assassin's Creed Shadows Choices Guides appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:50 PM There are 12 members of The Onryo that Naoe needs to track down and assassinate in Assassin's Creed Shadows. In this guide, we'll show you where to find each of them so you can avenge Naoe's father. After some story progress, the true nature of The Onryo is revealed; from that point forth, they are … The post Where To Find All Onryo Members In Assassin's Creed Shadows appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:50 PM The Pirates Alliance is a group of outlaws raiding the coastal regions of Wakasa. In this guide, we'll show you where to find each member of the Pirate Alliance so Naoe and Yasuke can take them down. BONUS TIP Finding objectives in AC Shadows usually requires Naoe and Yasuke to waste valuable Scout intel, which … The post The Pirate Alliance Guide For Assassin's Creed Shadows appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:50 PM The Iron Hand Guild is one of many hidden, unknown organizations in Assassin's Creed Shadows. In this guide, we'll tell you how to track down each of the merchants, so you can complete the quest. Important: Unlike all of the other Unknown Organization quests Imai Sokun doesn't ask you to kill all of the members … The post The Iron Hand Guild Guide For Assassin's Creed Shadows appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:50 PM Yamabushi Imposters is one of the many organizations in AC Shadows that Naoe and Yasuke need to take down. In this guide, we'll show you where to find each of the members so you can complete the quest. click to enlarge You can start this quest by speaking with Genpaku in Yamato. The Pond Yamabushi … The post Yamabushi Imposters Assassin's Creed Shadows Guide appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:50 PM AC Shadows offers players the opportunity to play as two different protagonists, but Yasuke can take a long time to unlock if you don't know where to look. Once unlocked, Assassin's Creed Shadows allows players to switch between Yasuke and Naoe via the in-game inventory screen or at the Hideout. However, players will first need … The post How To Unlock Yasuke In Assassin's Creed Shadows appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:50 PM The Godai are a group of 5 powerful Shinobi, former elite members of the Koga-ryu, Shotei's former students. In this guide, we'll show you where to find each of the Godai Shinobi, so you can dispatch of them quickly and easily. BONUS TIP When searching for targets in AC Shadows, the game suggests using Scouts. … The post The Godai Shinobi Guide For Assassin's Creed Shadows appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:50 PM  A super-secret and very hard level hidden in Split Fiction, so difficult that only a few of the game's devs could overcome it, has been completed by a pair of speedrunners. Their reward? A free trip to Sweden to get a sneak peek at Hazelight's next game. |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:15 PM  It's not every day you get good news in the media landscape, but it looks like we might have some. Game Informer, the longest-running video game magazine in America, was shut down last August by its wretched owners over at GameStop. However, it looks like the publication is gearing up for a return based on posts on… |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:35 PM  College football players who agree to appear in the upcoming EA College Football 26 will reportedly receive more than double the $600 EA paid players last year. And they will also get a free copy of the upcoming sports sim, too. |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:50 AM  Susan Storm, the Invisible Woman, is incredibly powerful in the Marvel Universe. That's also true in Marvel Rivals, once you know how to use her well-rounded set of tools. As one of the first post-launch additions to the Strategist class, she fills the role of 'main healer' with a primary attack that heals allies and d… |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:40 AM  I once had a Batman action figure from Batman: The Animated Series. It meant the world to me. Then I lost it playing in the yard one day and never saw it again. Every once in a while I would look under some bushes or dig up a spot here or there hoping to uncover my lost treasure, but to no avail. The same thing… |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:30 AM  After months of teases, we finally have the first issue of the Sonic the Hedgehog x DC Comics crossover. The limited series of comics has Sonic and his friends teaming up with members of the Justice League, each superhero pairing off with one of Sega's anthropomorphic animals. Sonic naturally ends up racing alongside… |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:55 AM  Game industry unionization efforts that exploded across Sega of America, Bethesda, and others have recently been on pause. A new initiative by the Communications Workers of America could jumpstart things again. At the Game Developers Conference 2025 happening this week, the group announced the founding of the United… |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:00 AM  February saw the launch of a bunch of big, next-gen only releases including Monster Hunter Wilds, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and Avowed, but despite a month littered with new games, new console sales continue to lag. In fact, last month was reportedly the lowest point for gaming hardware sales since before the… |
Kotaku Wednesday, March 19, 2025 9:00 AM  Michael Steranka, senior product director on mobile smash hit Pokémon Go, has told Polygon that the game being sold to Saudi-owned Scopely is "actually great." News of the sale last week understandably led to a lot of concern among fans, especially since Scopely also owns the extraordinarily monetized Monopoly Go. But… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:38 PM  A new entry to the Civilization series is always a tricky proposition. As much as players love a fresh take on the long-running strategy staple, changes in design approach and the typical need for months of refinements and add-ons sometimes mean it's better to play an older Civ or a competitor like Against the Storm, Total War: Pharaoh, or Crusader Kings 3, than the latest launch. This seems to be the case with Civilization 7, which only came out a month ago but had fewer players on Steam than 2010's Civilization 5 earlier today, as Firaxis continues to struggle to improve its latest outing with regular updates. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Civilization 7 review, Civilization 7 leaders, Civilization 7 Ages |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:27 PM  The Steam Spring Sale is here, and now that the dust has settled, we've identified a few Steam Deck Verified games that you need to play. As a bonus, they have discounts of up to 90% off thanks to the seasonal sale, so there's no excuse not to give them a try. The Steam Deck is still the best handheld gaming PC for most gamers looking for a portable alternative to their stationary gaming rig. While Valve's Verification system has come under fire in recent months, especially with known incompatible games being listed as Playable, all the games on this list work with no issues at all. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:20 PM  With how many new games land on Steam every day, it would be easy to overlook Nubby's Number Factory. The new roguelike strategy game from solo developer MogDogBlog Productions boasts an old-school aesthetic that feels like a throwback to the days of Windows 95 and browser-based Flash games. Lurking under the surface here, however, is a powerhouse of number-crunching that's ready to sink its hooks under your skin in much the same way as LocalThunk's Balatro, and it's already proving a winner on Steam. Continue reading 2025's most satisfying new roguelike puts a Balatro twist on Peggle MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelikes, Best indie games, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:03 PM  It's been almost a decade since Fallout 4 blessed PCs across the world, and while Starfield only launched back in 2023, it doesn't scratch the same apocalyptic itch that a fifth game in the iconic Fallout franchise will hopefully offer one day. While we've still got some time to kill between now and an eventual sequel, Rebellion's Atomfall could be a great stopgap between entries - and if you've been meaning to pre-order it, Fanatical is offering a special discount. Continue reading New Fallout rival Atomfall gets a major discount ahead of launch MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best RPGs, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:54 PM  Anyone who's recently wrapped up a playthrough of new co-op staple Split Fiction and is looking for another great multiplayer option to dive into is in luck. When it launched in the summer of 2023, Remnant 2's blend of Elden Ring-style action and Borderlands 3 or Destiny 2's gear chasing immediately made it one of the finest choices for a horror-tinged action RPG game to play with friends. And now, thanks to an ongoing Steam sale, it's less expensive than ever before to pick up a copy and try out for yourself. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Remnant 2 review, Best action-adventure games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:52 PM  Logistics. That's why you're here. You've read the headline, and because you come to your favorite strategy games for acute organization and planning, you're interested. Well, that's what the upcoming Worldwide Rush is all about. It has the global approximation of Flight Simulator, the networks of Victoria 3 and Europa Universalis, and plenty of decision-making. If that sounds like it's for you, get it added to your wishlist pronto. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best grand strategy games, Best simulation games, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:33 PM  What are the best Assassin's Creed Shadows weapons? AC Shadows scales item levels to your current character level, so the best gear is typically whatever you discover next. However, like most RPG gear systems, it also offers up loot of varying rarities - and unsurprisingly, the Legendary weapons are top-tier. These Legendary weapons are by far and away the best AC Shadows weapons thanks to their unique passives. These passives can completely define your playstyle in the RPG game, and we've featured plenty of them in our best AC Shadows builds. Be sure to brush up on the AC Shadows Legendary gear locations as you peruse the weapons we've evaluated to be the best of the best. Continue reading Best Assassin's Creed Shadows weapons MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Assassin's Creed Shadows review, Assassin's Creed Shadow weapons, Assassin's Creed Shadows skills |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:31 PM  What are the best mech games on PC? Strapping into an overpowered robot filled to the brim with rockets and lasers is an old but popular power fantasy. Classic shows from the '80s and '90s - like Mobile Suit Gundam and Neon Genesis Evangelion - popularized the mecha anime genre. Mech games have a robust history rich in various genres, sometimes featuring in the best PC games, ensuring an experience for every kind of mech fan. Fancy yourself a gearhead with a penchant for the micromanagement of mech parts and deliberate, labored mech combat? Perhaps you just want a fast-paced, anime-inspired Voltron-style action where everything explodes? Good news: there's a game for you. Continue reading Best mech games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Apex Legends characters, Best battle royale games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:28 PM  Half-Life 2 is one of the best loved FPS games in the genre's history, even with its cliffhanger story still unresolved nearly two decades since its last episodic expansion launched. Unsurprisingly, then, fans of Valve's shooter series have been eager to see its most recent, non-VR entry return in any form. Following projects like Half-Life 1 remake Black Mesa and spin-off Half-Life: Alyx, Half-Life 2 returned with fresh updates from Steam celebrating its 20th anniversary last autumn and, as of yesterday, a section of the game received a glossy RTX-enabled remix. Sadly, performance issues have marred the experience for many users so far. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best old games, Best FPS games, Best VR games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:16 PM  When is the Where Winds Meet release date? This stunning open world game transports us to Imperial China during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms era. As a young martial artist, we'll master Wuxia combat across a range of weapons and techniques. First revealed in 2022, the Where Winds Meet release date has already been a bit of a journey. Since its announcement, we've seen a handful of trailers, a Where Winds Meet beta, and a surprise delay for the open-world game's Chinese audience. However, Where Winds Meet already looks to be worth the wait, so join us as we explore the story and gameplay revealed thus far. Continue reading Where Winds Meet release date estimate and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best PC games, Best RPG games, Best free games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:22 PM  What are the best BO6 weapons? Not all guns are made equal, especially in the frantic environment of a Black Ops 6 lobby, and it can be tough to choose exactly what you're going to run with. We've put together a BO6 weapon tier list so you can see what's especially effective at the moment, and plan your attack accordingly. Before you step foot in the gunsmith to throw one of our best Black Ops 6 loadouts together, you'll need to know which weapons are strong right now, and which to avoid. There is a little bit of personal preference involved here, of course, and certain Black Ops 6 weapons are more suited to specific BO6 maps than others, but if you find something is S-class, it's worth a try regardless of the situation. Continue reading Black Ops 6 meta - best weapons tier list MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 review, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:00 PM  When is the Atomfall release date? It might not be the full-scale nuclear war that we recognize from Fallout, but the disaster that takes place in Rebellion's new survival RPG has still left Britain in a bad way. Atomfall takes inspiration from the 1957 Windscale fire, the worst nuclear disaster in British history. Set a half-decade following the fire, you begin as an amnesiac in an alt-historical quarantine zone in the Lake District. Expect to face esoteric cults and rogue government agencies in your efforts to survive in this RPG game. If you just can't wait to take a trip through the irradiated English countryside, we've got all the information you need ahead of launch. Continue reading Atomfall release date, gameplay, trailers, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best RPGs, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:50 AM  Who are the Delta Force operators? The multiplayer experience in Team Jade's reimagining of Delta Force Black Hawk Down takes its cues from extraction shooter mainstays, spliced with the specialist-based class system seen in the likes of Battlefield 2042. As such, you can gain the upper hand on your future opponents just by learning about the specialists in the rebooted shooter. There are nine Delta Force operators as of Season 2. Each operator falls under one of four positions: Assault, Engineer, Recon, or Support. While these positions indicate what each of the FPS game characters excel at, the real meat is in an operator's kit. Alongside a character-specific trait, each operator has unique tactical gear and two gadgets that can be used out in the field. To find out more about each of the Delta Force operators and what they're packing as you prepare for the Delta Force release date, read on. Continue reading All Delta Force operators MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Delta Force guns, Delta Force operators, Delta Force loadouts |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:46 AM  What are the new Valorant codes? Everyone likes it when they get free stuff, and it's even better when it's for hugely popular multiplayer games like Valorant. However, in the case of high-profile titles such as this, there can be long gaps between giveaways, and even then, they may not be available to redeem for long. When Riot Games does give us a few free Valorant items to redeem, they could include Gun Buddies, which you can clip onto your weapons after tinkering with Valorant crosshair codes. If you want a stylish new look to show off as you climb through the Valorant ranks, here's the latest list of codes for this highly competitive FPS game so you can get the newest freebies. Continue reading Valorant codes March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:18 PM  Nvidia is dropping the prices of its GeForce RTX 5090, 5080, and 5070 GPUs in Europe, but that doesn't mean you're going to find retailers selling them at this new, lower cost. Instead, only Founders Edition cards will be sold at this price for now, but these cards are still showing as out of stock on the Nvidia website. In our RTX 5090 review, we found it to be the best graphics card for 4K gaming, even if it comes at a huge cost. Nvidia DLSS 4's multi-frame gen also plays a big role in this performance, but this tech is available on all Nvidia RTX 5000 GPUs. Continue reading Nvidia just slashed the GeForce RTX 5090 price, but with a big catch MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia RTX 5090 review, Nvidia RTX 5080 review, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:36 AM  March 19, 2025: We checked for new NBA 2K25 codes. What are the active NBA 2K25 codes? It's another year in the NBA 2K calendar, and as is tradition, there are plenty of freebies to collect. Over the lifetime of each game in the storied basketball series, 2K dishes out a slew of locker codes that can be punched in, rewarding you with everything from free packs to top-rated stars as the season progresses. In NBA 2K25, you can expect a similar slurry of goodies to come your way, helping you make the most of your time in the sports game. Of course, NBA 2K25 locker codes don't last forever, so you'll have to act fast when a new code does pop up. Fortunately, we're keeping our eagle eyes eagerly on the latest codes, which you can find below. Continue reading NBA 2K25 codes March 2025 - all locker codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sports games, Best multiplayer games, New PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:31 AM  What are the best free PC games? Whether you're broke or just frugal, free is a price point that appeals to everybody's purse. No matter your genre of choice, it turns out that zero can buy you quite a lot in the F2P game world, and even beloved classics are available at the steepest possible discount. We've collated the top free games on PC that are guaranteed to deliver a near-endless stream of complementary entertainment. All you need to spend is your time. From cultural landmarks like Fortnite to all-time greats like Team Fortress 2, some entries on this list can easily make our list of the best PC games of all time. In no particular order, here are the best free games on PC. Continue reading The best free PC games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:14 PM  Where do you get legendary gear in Assassin's Creed Shadows? You can gain access to powerful passive abilities with certain pieces of legendary gear, capable of drastically changing the way you approach combat. Legendary gear can be found inside legendary chests scattered throughout Japan, or earned through clearing content like quests and Projects in the Animus Hub. If you want to find specific pieces of equipment, we've got you covered with our comprehensive Assassin's Creed Shadows legendary gear location list. Here, we'll show you where exactly you'll find some of the best AC Shadows weapons, AC Shadows armor, AC Shadows Amulets, and Trinkets you can get your hands on, what each piece of equipment does, and how to upgrade your gear. Light spoiler warning. Continue reading Assassin's Creed Shadows legendary gear locations and how to upgrade MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Assassin's Creed Shadows review, Assassin's Creed Shadow weapons, Assassin's Creed Shadows skills |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:16 AM  What are the best free Steam games in 2025? If you're bored and don't have much spare cash, you don't need to fear a gaming drought. Steam is loaded with games you can play without spending a dime. What's more, many of them are very good indeed: games that are just as much fun to play as their full-price, wallet-destroying siblings. In recent years, free Steam games have become the norm, with some even overtaking paid-for triple-A tiles as the leaders of the PC gaming hobby. Take a quick look at the platform's most-played list, and from FPS games to MMORPGs, you'll see that a significant proportion of the most popular and best PC games on the platform happen to be free-to-play. So, because we desperately care about the health of your bank account - and honestly worry about how much money you're spending on your nasty gaming habit - we want to help you find all the best free PC games you can play right now. Continue reading Best free Steam games 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warzone loadouts, Best Warzone AR, Best Warzone guns |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:09 AM  The HyperX Cloud 3 S Wireless was revealed during HP's Amplify event on March 18, and while this new gaming headset looks remarkably similar to existing Cloud 3 designs, it's packing one huge feature that outgoing music fans will love. In addition to its removable boom mic, the Cloud 3 S Wireless also has an omnidirectional microphone in the earcups, meaning you can wear it on the go without everyone knowing you're secretly a gamer. On paper, the HyperX Cloud 3 S Wireless could be one of the best gaming headsets because of this new feature, which takes care of a big gripe some gamers have with certain headsets. Some designs opt for retractable microphones, but this doesn't fully solve the issue, especially if you plan on taking calls while you're still wearing the headset. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: HyperX Cloud Alpha review, Best Gaming Headset, Best Gaming Keyboard |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:37 AM  Is Palworld cross platform? By now you're probably busy planning which Pal you're going to tame and capture, and how you'll use it in battles, to tend to your farm, or help build your base. It looks like there are loads of opportunities to put your Pals to work. With over 100 Palworld Pals available in Palworld, it'll take you a while to catch 'em all. Fortunately, you won't have to go at it alone, with online Palworld multiplayer available for you and up to three friends, or the option to create a dedicated server. But, do you all have to be on the same platform? Continue reading Is Palworld crossplay? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Palworld bosses, Palworld map, Palworld settings |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:38 AM  If you want to play a new survival game with a distinct flavor, look no further than Forever Skies. It's a little bit of Fallout, No Man's Sky, and Subnautica all rolled into one, and it's been getting better and better recently. With an 84% positive user score from almost 5,000 reviews, Forever Skies is worth a try if games like Palworld and Once Human have run their course for you. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best open-world games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:18 AM  March 19, 2025: We checked for new WWE 2K25 codes. What are the new WWE 2K25 locker codes? It's all heating up in the ring in WWE 2K25 as players prepare for another fiery year of MyFaction. Assemble your roster of legendary wrestlers throughout the ages as you travel the globe searching for worthy competitors. These WWE 2K25 codes provide you with helpful rewards for MyFaction, ensuring you have everything needed to create an all-star line-up of wrestlers. MyFaction can be quite the slog if you're relying entirely on in-game rewards, so it's always nice to get an instant upgrade to your squad by redeeming codes in the sports game. You can find the latest codes for WWE 2K25 codes below, along with instructions on how to redeem them. Continue reading WWE 2K25 codes March 2025 - all locker codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sports games, Best fighting games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:13 AM  March 19, 2025: We checked for new Fragpunk codes to the list, and moved all non-working codes to the expired section. What are the new Fragpunk codes? This 5v5 shooter breaks all the rules when it comes to traditional shooters, providing you with access to Shard Cards that let you drastically change the game on the fly. For example, you can strengthen your weapons to give you an edge in battle, or instantly regain health right after a tough encounter. Let's be clear, our list of the latest Fragpunk codes won't make you any better at the FPS game. However, the in-game rewards they provide should make you look cooler, and really, isn't that all any of us want in life? If you do want to strengthen your fragging skills, check out our Fragpunk tier list to study the competition so you know what to look out for in combat. For now, here's our list of the active Fragpunk codes available right now. Continue reading Fragpunk codes March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best roguelike games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:06 AM  Is Monster Hunter Wilds down? It's never fun to settle down for a spot of hunting monsters at the end of a long day, only to be met with an error. To anticipate connectivity issues now and in the future, we have the current Monster Hunter Wilds server status to help you determine if the problem is on Capcom's side or closer to home. Monster Hunter Wilds is the most popular installment of Capcom's flagship RPG series to date, which means an unprecedented server load. Online multiplayer games are particularly prone to outages, and while a stable connection isn't essential to play through the MH Wilds quests, you won't be able to join your pals in MH Wilds crossplay and co-op when the servers are down. To help you stay connected, here is the latest news on the Monster Hunter Wilds server status. Continue reading Is Monster Hunter Wilds down? Current server status MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds armor, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds review |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:49 PM  It's been a billion years since I played a proper new Front Mission game, and I'm depressed to learn that Square Enix cancelled one in 2022. Titled Front Mission 2089: Borderscape and developed by BlackJack Studio, it was announced for release on iOS and Android but, who knows, might have clanked and rumbled onto PC, the place all good mobile games go when they die. Alas, Square Enix shut the project down a few months after reveal. Now, they're suing BlackJack for releasing a new game that allegedly makes use of leftover parts from the Front Mission contract. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 19, 2025 9:03 AM  The Communications Workers of America (CWA) are set to launch an industry-wide union of video game workers in the U.S. and Canada at this year's GDC. The United Videogame Workers-CWA (UVW-CWA) will bring together "video game artists, writers, designers, QA testers, programmers, freelancers and beyond to build worker power irrespective of studio and current job status". |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 19, 2025 7:31 AM .jpg?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp) Forthcoming life sim InZoi - the plucky (genAI-ridden) David to The Sims 4's Goliath - will cost $40 at its early access launch, the developers have announced. What's more, "all updates and DLCs will be provided for free" until the game hits 1.0, according to translated commentary from game director Hyungjun Kim. This is being styled as a gift unto the gamers, and another way of tempting them from the clutches of The Sims, whose DLC packs commonly sell for full-game prices. The other way of looking at it is that of course early access "updates and DLC" should be free. The point of early access is that you're paying for an unfinished game with the expectation that it'll eventually be worth the money. Also, what's the difference between an update and a DLC? My my, Inzoi, what a can of worms you have opened. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 19, 2025 6:57 AM  What's the pettiest reason you began to distance yourself from an old friend? I once casually suggested to a mate that I found toast more filling than bread, which prompted them to bang on for far too long about how I was actually wrong, since the act of toasting necessarily diminishes the structure of bread or somesuch. I'm not sure whether that's true and I don't care. I was speaking my truth about toast and you undermined it. Jog on, toast denier. Fallout 76's new Ghoul Within update is 18.9 GB, which may well conclusively prove that searing ghoulification actually ends up with the victim weighing more than they did previously. I wish I'd known this at the time of my yeasty bust-up, because I'd have probably tried to make the same argument about toast. We might have stayed mates then. Maybe we could have played Fallout 76 together? Why, that's the subject of this very Steam blog! Incredible. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 19, 2025 6:12 AM  You've crossbred Pokénots in Palworld, now get ready to crossbreed... players! Pocketpair have taken a break from their packed schedule of saloon brawls with Mario's lawyers to update their monster-catching survival game with a new Crossplay mode, together with new storage options, a Photo Mode, a cosmetic armour system, and a new Drafting Table feature. That and a multitude of smaller tweaks and fixes. Witness the crossplaying in the below trailer, in which a base-vandalising Astegon gets its bell rung by a group of visitors presumably running foreign hardware. That'll learn 'em to step on my Lamballs. |
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Siliconera Wednesday, March 19, 2025 2:00 PM
Ahead of the 7.2 Final Fantasy XIV update, Square Enix updated the official Seekers of Eternity site with The Arcadion: Cruiserweight Division Raid screenshots and FFXIV Fan Kit with wallpaper images. Both are designed to highlight the NPCs and opponents we'll face after the next Dawntrail update.
In the case of the The Arcadion: Cruiserweight Division Raid screenshots, it doesn't feature any major FFXIV spoilers. The images start with event scenes of characters and highlights of the three major bosses in the fight. Only one of their in-game forms is shown. The eighth one in that batch does reveal the equipment that we'll be able to earn by going through the new Raid.
Here's that batch. As we can see in the images, many of them are wearing the Regulator from Dawntrail, which is now being sold in real life by Square Enix.
In the case of the FFXIV Fan Kit, the wallpaper update is showing only on social media at the moment. The official site for it doesn't show the new images yet. However, there will be 7.2 wallpapers for mobile devices and PCs. You can see how both of those look in the images Square Enix shared below:
These aren't the only recent updates to the 7.2 Final Fantasy XIV site and FFXIV Fan Kit. At the end of February 2025, the media kit added new items tied to Dawntrail additions and jobs. And ahead of the Letter from the Producer Live LXXXVI (86) that went over the new update, the special site opened the first week of March 2025.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the 7.2 patch arrives on March 25, 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:30 PM
Pocketpair promised Palworld crossplay would appear around the end of March 2025, and it made good on that. The update arrived on the evening of March 18, 2025. In addition, the company revealed details about an ongoing Palworld sale that covers every version.
Alongside the patch, Pocketpair confirmed some details about the update. Crossplay is available on every platform. This also means if you catch Pals, you can share them by transferring them between different Worlds. An Xbox Series X hotfix was also released to address issues with character save data.
There's also a trailer to go over the Palworld crossplay update. It highlights someone's base with multiplePals working and thriving. An enemy Astegon then appears. While the player seems overpowered, an group of allies suddenly appears to assist and fight back. The group then
As for the Palworld sale, the length of it varies depending on the platform. On Steam, the PC version is only on sale until March 20, 2025. This is in line with the Steam Spring Sale. The PS5 version is reduced for slightly longer, as that discount is in effect at the PlayStation Store until March 27, 2025. The Xbox Series X price drop will appear for the longest period of time, as the Microsoft Store says that lasts for 20 days. So someone should have until April 8, 2025 to take advantage of the deal.
Palworld is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC in early access, the crossplay update is out now, and the game is currently on sale on every platform.
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Siliconera Wednesday, March 19, 2025 1:00 PM
Crunchyroll typically makes several new anime announcements as part of its lineup reveals for each season, and the Spring 2025 one is no different. The company shared the first batch of titles confirmed for the streaming service. While some are ones revealed earlier, like the third season of Fire Force, Black Butler season 5, One Piece, The Apothecary Diaries season 2, and the second season of Wind Breaker, there are also completely new reveals such as Witch Watch. The Guilty Gear Strive anime series will also appear on Crunchyroll in April 2025.
First, here is the list of new episodes from existing seasons and confirmed runs that we'll continue to see in the Crunchyroll Spring 2025 anime lineup. These basically keep airing without any interruption. So you don't need to worry about tuning in on specific dates. We can keep watching as usual.
As for the new shows, new seasons, or ones coming off of hiatus, here are the other anime series and adaptations debuting when the new season "starts" on March 30, 2025.
The Crunchyroll new Spring 2025 anime lineup begins on March 30, 2025 with The Unaware Atelier Meister.
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Siliconera Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:30 PM
Nagahama Distillery revealed that it is continuing its collaboration with Square Enix, which means it will produce more Final Fantasy XIV-branded whiskey bottles. The second wave of the FFXIV whiskey products will feature the Ancient Primals Hydaelin and Zodiark.
The companies first collaboration appeared back in late 2023, when the two revealed three whiskey bottles themed after three locations in the FFXIV world. These brought Limsa Lominsa, Gridania, and Ul'dah into the real world. The new wave will instead feature the two contrasting Ancient Primals, which are the Divine Light Hydaelin and the Eternal Darkness Zodiark.
Hydaelin's whiskey will be completely made in the UK with grain and malt. Meanwhile, the Zodiark drink will only consist of malt, with combined productions from the UK and Japan. Both bottles will contain 700ml (~23.67 oz) of liquor with 47% alcohol, and they also have the same price tag of 8,000 yen (~$53.35) before tax.
Here are the sample images showing the upcoming whiskey bottles and their packages:
The Final Fantasy XIV Amahagan whiskey bottles modeled after Hydaelin and Zodiark will be formally available for sale on May 13, 2025. Nagahama Distillery will hold early-bird sales on Isetan's MOO:D MARK website from March 26, 2025, until April 15, 2025. The latter will also sell a new batch of the first three whiskey bottles during the same period. This is not the first time the location-based whiskey got restocked, as Nagahama did it previously in 2024.
These collaborative whiskey bottles take inspiration from Final Fantasy XIV, the MMORPG available to play on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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Siliconera Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:00 PM
Dramatic Create and HuneX announced the release date for its Switch port of one of the Comfort Arcana Famiglia otome games that originally appeared on the PSP and Vita in Japan. Arcana Famiglia: La storia della Arcana Famiglia Ancora will appear as La storia della Arcana Famiglia: Rinato on the console on July 24, 2025. The official website noted a PC version is also on the way, but there's no exact release window for it yet.
The Arcana Famiglia otome games all deal with mafia stories and more battle-hardened love interests. In many cases, the heroine ends up being head of a gang or part of a "family." That's the case here. Your heroine is daughter of the Arcana Tarocco boss, and now that her father is stepping down he is looking for a successor. That could be her or one of his underlings. As you go through the adventure, your avatar can end up romancing Debito, Dante, Jolly, Liberta, Luca, Nova, and Pace. The story may sound familiar, as Sentai Filmworks released the anime adaptation La Storia Della Arcana Famiglia outside Japan.
Here's the latest trailer for La storia della Arcana Famiglia: Rinato, which does feature some English text as the full game will be available with English, Japanese, and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese subtitles.
And the full list of voice actors is also available. While subtitles are available in multiple languages, only Japanese audio will be available.
La storia della Arcana Famiglia: Rinato will appear on the Switch on July 24, 2025, and a PC version of the otome game will be available as well. The title appeared on the PSP and Vita in Japan. The anime adaptation also appeared worldwide, but it doesn't seem to be currently streaming anywhere.
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Siliconera Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:30 AM
Kotobukiya revealed that it is producing a new batch of plastic model kits featuring the Formula Skell from Xenoblade Chronicles X. The company has also opened the pre-order window for the kit, which it will release once again in October 2025.
The company originally released the 1/48 scale Skell model kit in 2016, which was the year after Nintendo released the original Xenoblade Chronicles X for Wii U in 2015. When completed, the unit would have an overall standing height of around 17.5 cm (~6.89 inches). The owner can also transform the unit to its vehicle form.
The model kit will be available at 8,800 yen (~$58.65). People residing outside Japan can order the kit via web stores that support worldwide shipping, such as AmiAmi, Hobby Search, and HobbyLink Japan.
Here are some of the sample images showing some of the available weapons and poses the kit can take when completed. But while some of the poses utilize a base, the package will not include one so the owner will have to purchase it separately.
The model kit's new batch announcement really could not have come at a better time, as Nintendo is about to release Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition for the Switch on March 20, 2025. Kotobukiya has also been restocking model kits from other titles in the series, such as Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Siren, which is slated to return in May 2025.
The 1/48 scale plastic model kit of the Xenoblade Chronicles X Skell Formula will be available again in October 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:00 AM
FuRyu revealed a new figure that will depict the famous NieR Automata character 2B in a Japanese Doll attire. The company has also opened pre-orders for the figure, which will be available in Japan in January 2026, with a price tag of 198,000 yen, or around $1,322.
Part of the reasons for the exorbitant price tag will be the figure's larger scale of 1/4 and an overall height of around 43 cm (~16.93 inches). The attire design for the static figure will also feature exquisite traditional Japanese art patterns.
Here are some of the sample images for the upcoming 2B figure:
While the FuRyu Hobby Mall website can only originally ship products domestically inside Japan, people residing outside the country can still place international orders via the Buyee widget. AmiAmi is also available as an alternative web store for non-Japanese residents. However, the latter can only ship the product to countries that support EMS, but still excluding Argentina, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Spain, Denmark, and Rwanda.
As with most of the recent NieR Automata figures, this one will also be based on the character's appearances in the Ver1.1a anime adaptation rather than the original video game. The more recently revealed new figures include Good Smile Company's A2 figma and FREEing's bunny girl figures of 2B and A2.
Pre-orders for the 1/4 scale Japanese Doll version figure of 2B from the NieR Automata Ver1.1a anime adaptation are available until May 16, 2025. FuRyu will formally release the figure in January 2026.
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Siliconera Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:30 AM
Aniplex released a new gameplay trailer for Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra ahead of its debut, and it covers opening footage including a tutorial fight involving Homura. It spends just under five minutes highlighting what the initial moments in the new experience will look and feel like. It also offers an idea of how the original anime influenced the upcoming title.
This is directly taken from the start of a new game, so the Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra gameplay trailer begins with the graphics quality being set. For the purposes of the example, it's the "high quality" option. It also confirms we will need to download 2.1GB of assets before we can start playing. In the introduction, there's a callback to the original Puella Magi Madoka Magica, as we see Homura about to fight Walpurgisnacht on her own. However, she isn't really alone. Madoka is there and running to try and reach her. This is when actual gameplay begins, as someone will control the character at this part. As she reaches the top of the building, Madoka and Kyubey see Homura in the fight.
It's at this point that an actual Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra battle tutorial begins. Homura faces Walpurgisnacht, and we'll control her during it to learn how to play. This highlights the turn-based battle system and types of abilities available.
Here's the full Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra opening gameplay trailer showing Madoka, Homura, and Kyubey.
Prior to this latest Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra gameplay trailer, peeks at actual footage were limited to brief moments in character teasers. During those videos, we typically get to see the character in a fight and about to use a special attack. As such, we never really got a chance to see the UI in action or any story segments.
The last one of those trailers involved Sana Futaba from Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Side Story. We got to see how her unique wish influenced her magical girl powers. As such, the focus is on her defending and attacking with her shield.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Magia Exedra will come to the PC and mobile devices on March 27, 2025. The anime based on the original series is available on Crunchyroll, and Yen Press handled the manga.
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Siliconera Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:00 AM
Links International has revealed that it will sell new Hyte PC parts designed after the Hololive Vtuber Hoshimachi Suisei in Japan. The collection will consist of a Hyte Y70 PC case, a mouse pad, and a set of keycaps.
Hyte will use its Y70 PC case to produce a new collaboration model featuring Suisei. The case can host a motherboard sized up to E-ATX, and all of its sides will be colored after the Vtuber's theme palette.
In addition, Hyte is also producing a mouse pad and a set of keycaps designed after the same Vtuber. Some of the keycaps will also feature Suisei's mascot cat, Takoyaki.
The PC case will be available at ¥49,980 (~$333.60), while the mouse pad and keycaps will be part of a single separate package at ¥19,980 (~$133.35). First-print editions of each package will also come with a hanging tapestry showcasing an illustration of Suisei. Links International also opened online pre-orders on its Japanese web store, but both sets were sold out very quickly in just a few hours.
Hyte has been releasing many PC parts modeled after famous Vtubers and video game franchises. The company had previously revealed keycaps designed after Hololive's Japanese 4th Generation and Gamers groups. It had also used the same Y70 PC case for another collaboration model featuring Honkai: Star Rail's Silver Wolf.
The Hyte Y70 PC case, mouse pad, and keycaps designed after Hoshimachi Suisei will be available in late May 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, March 19, 2025 9:00 AM
Romance games are all about beautiful people, bombastic storylines, and open bewildered eyes whenever your boyfriend kisses you. While many otome games are focused on murder mystery, or the supernatural, more realistic slice-of-life romance stories are making a comeback. Enter Him, the Smile & bloom, a romance game with four bachelors who all have links to the flower shop Fill Flower. Unlike most otome games that have one heroine all the guys can't help but fall for, Him, the Smile & bloom tells four separate, concurrent stories with four different protagonists.
If you have played pretty much any romance game you will recognize our four handsome husbandos; Gin is the playboy, Wataru is the super keen puppy, Tenya is the fixer upper, and Hokuto is the childhood best friend. Routes within otome games usually intertwine so that you don't get to see the full picture unless you've played through everyone's routes, adding mystery beyond the basic romance. However, everything Him, the Smile & bloom does is at face value.
I've never played concurrent storylines before, and was excited by the idea of our four pretty protagonists meeting and interacting. They are all dating people who work in the same small shop, it would only make sense for them to talk, perhaps even double date or share their woes. However, these women never meet. In fact, they are never even alluded to in other routes. In one route I remember someone noting that I had met everyone working at Fill Flower, and was left wondering about my girl Serina. Consecutive stories could have opened up plenty of intrigue.
What if Miku spotted Wataru buying something for Serina? What if Fuka called Ami to warn her she saw Gin with another woman? There are plenty of options that would allow us to see another side to both the boys and girls, as well as allowing the stories to intertwine. You don't need there to be a murder for a story to hold some mystery. Finding out what some of the boys were doing at certain points we aren't privy to, would have added a little depth to the stories below the surface.
Unfortunately, the characterization isn't the only part of the story that is full of tropes. Most of the tension between the characters boils down to just not telling their partner how they feel. The boys are actually very emotionally open – with one exception – which was nice to see, but our lady friends appear to be tongue-tied when it comes to saying even the most basic human truths about themselves. This leads to frustrations, not only from the characters, but for the players.
The pacing also needs some improvement. While the stories are all fairly long, there is very little time for relationships to develop. The characters spend very little time together before they decide that they are madly in love, and the second half of each story mostly follows them happily dating. I don't understand why the couples are so madly in love, and I'm not invested in their relationship as a result. Each husbando has three endings, but it took me a few routes before I realized which was meant to be the normal, and which was the best ending.
There were also technical issues that added to my frustrations. Him, the Smile & bloom launched in Japan with an English translation, but this was a very bare bones deal with many one-to-one errors. Publisher pQube stated that the Western release would see a new translation with full localization, but basic errors still persist. There's an over usage of English idioms, very generic one-to-one translations, misuse of pronouns, and more. Generally, the speech feels stilted, or awkward, and otherwise didn't make sense as an English language reader. It feels as if the localizers were asked to translate individual sentences out of context, losing the general flow as a work of prose.
Other technical aspects aren't necessarily mistakes, but adds friction between the player and the game. When you make a dialogue choice there is no visual representation whether it was a good or a bad decision. It's difficult to find the gallery, as it's a menu nested in a menu, and there are only 11 CGs per boyfriend. The skip speed is fairly slow, and there is no way to jump in mid-story if you didn't create a save. There is also a CG and Special Story linked to an additional DLC pack, and this is mixed in with the standard game so you feel like you haven't completed everything. There are also no hidden routes that I could find, despite dangling two extra boys in front of your eyes through various routes.
That's not to say that there isn't anything enjoyable about Him, the Smile & bloom. The art is beautiful and there is a lot of variation as to how the characters move on the screen. The protagonists are also well written, and while they do share the trait of being unable to tell their partners what they're thinking, they have distinct personalities and backgrounds. Which differentiates them from your standard blank slate. I also appreciated how open the boys are with their feelings, with no ambiguity to create unwanted tension.
I didn't dislike my time with His, the Smile & bloom. I had no strong feelings towards it whatsoever. I didn't feel emotional, or care about the characters, but I wasn't bored either. Playing this game is like eating a chocolate bar – not your favorite chocolate – but one you wouldn't say no to if offered by a friend. You enjoy it while it lasts, but you're not sad it's over, and you won't be thinking about it for the rest of the day.
Him, the Smile & bloom is out now, and available for PC and Nintendo Switch.
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Destructoid Wednesday, March 19, 2025 12:39 PM
The Knights of Cross and Rose expansion is now up for pre-order, and Age of Empires 4 can book the next major expansion, which goes live on April 8.
Revealed last week, the expansion will feature plenty of new additions for the players to enjoy. Pre-ordering the expansion will help the players save 15%, and the content is heavily inspired by real-life history. Let's consider what you can expect as part of the upcoming expansion.
Age of Empires 4: Knights of Cross and Rose features
A major highlight of the upcoming expansion is the two new variant civilizations: Knights Templar (French variant) and House of Lancaster (English variant). Just like in real life, a Commanderie Age Up system will be applicable to the Knights Templar. You'll get one of three allies each age to get permanent buffs and units. The Knights Templar variant will geared towards the Fortress.
The House of Lancaster will be heavily influenced by its contributions to influential wars in medieval Europe. It will be geared with the Synchronized Shot ability and the Manor, which will generate different resources. While it will have an English influence, the House of Lancaster will mark a departure from typical playstyles.
The Historical Battles sing-player game mode will be available for the upcoming expansion. You'll be able to focus on important historical moments for the Knights Templar and the House of Lancaster. A medal system will be used to score and rank players, and you'll come across different secrets and traps hidden on the maps.
While the Knights Templar will take part in the Battle of Montgisard to drive off Saladin and his forces, the House of Lancaster will have to fight hard against the Yorkists after a defeat at Towton.
The Knights of Cross and Rose will also feature 10 new maps.
The DLC is available for a listed price of $14.99, but as I mentioned earlier, it currently has a 15% discount.
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Destructoid Wednesday, March 19, 2025 11:16 AM
UEFA Dreamchasers is all set to be the next EA FC 25 Ultimate Team promo, and it could be a special one.
For starters, this promo will be a fresh entry to Ultimate Team and feature special cards of Heroes, Icons, and active footballers. While EA Sports is tight-lipped about the campaign items, a few leaks have started doing the rounds on social media. We also have confirmation about the release date from the in-game Weekly Play objective, which gives us an idea of what EA Sports has planned for the next four weeks.
EA FC 25 UEFA Dreamchasers promo players (leaks)
We have confirmation about two major pieces of information related to the UEFA Dreamchasers promo. Since TOTY, this will be the first promo to feature cards with three playstyle+. Moreover, the promo will have Heroes, Icons, and active footballers. All three card types will have separate card designs (Heroes and Icons are confirmed to have three playstyle+).
Here are all the cards that have been leaked so far.
More leaks are expected to arrive closer to the release date.
EA FC 25 UEFA Dreamchasers promo release date
The upcoming promo will be released on Friday, Friday 21, and it will replace the ongoing FUT Birthday campaign. Based on our information, Dreamchasers will be a one-week affair. The new cards will be available in packs starting at 6 p.m. UTC on Friday.
We can also expect new cards to be released as part of SBCs and objectives. EA Sports has released a few brilliant SBCs over the last two weeks, and I hope the trend continues. The upcoming promo could be massive if it features cards with three playstyle+ as part of the SBCs. New evolutions offering the same could also be released as part of the promo, and we haven't had one since TOTY Blueprint back in January.
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Destructoid Wednesday, March 19, 2025 10:46 AM
Every skill in Old School Runescape has handy boosts that can temporarily raise your level, letting you access training methods beyond your usual limits. The Smithing skill is no exception, with boosts available for OSRS' free-to-play and pay-to-play players.
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How to boost your Smithing skill in OSRS
Old School Runescape offers five ways to boost your Smithing skill:
If you're a pay-to-play member with access to all five methods, your most consistent boost is Kovac's Grog for a four-level increase. You can purchase them from the GE for around 60,000 to 70,000 gold or from the Giant's Foundry reward shop in Al Kharid if you've finished the Sleeping Giants quest.
Alternatively, you can obtain Orange Spice from Recipe for Disaster hell-rats and turn regular stew into Spicy Stew. Drinking this is less consistent than Kovac's Grog but can potentially raise your Smithing level by a whopping five points if you add three Orange Spice.
How to boost your Smithing skill in Free-to-play (F2P)
If you're a free-to-play player in OSRS, your best bet is to buy Dwarven Stouts from the Grand Exchange or the Rising Sun Inn in Falador. Although Falador Inn is much cheaper, with Dwarven Stouts priced at only three coins, the GE lets you quickly buy them in bulk for around 80 to 85 coins each. Drinking it boosts your Smithing skill by one level.
Since F2P limits your options for training and boosting your Smithing skill, Dwarven Stout is your only option. While Members are able to buy it from other locations, brew it themselves, and upgrade it to a Dwarven Stout(m), F2P only had Falador's Inn and the GE for this boost. Fortunately, if you're only one level away from unlocking a new smithing method, Dwarven Stout still work like a charm.
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Destructoid Wednesday, March 19, 2025 9:23 AM
MercuryStream, the studio behind bangers such as Metroid Dread and Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow, has finally lifted the veil from Blades Of Fire via a fantastic gameplay reveal.
I've seen enough to say I want to play it, but I understand how others have immediately drawn comparisons to the newer God Of War games and the Souls series. I believe a better look into the context of the studio behind the game will likely leave you assured that there's no lack of originality at play and perhaps even blow your minds.
Regarding the allegations that Blades Of Fire looks too much like God Of War, I gotta say that the biggest similarity is how Kratos' favorite weapon is, well, a pair of flaming blades. Aside from the similarities that will inevitably come in a game about cutting down monsters in a fantasy setting, Blades Of Fire seems like it is trying to be its own thing.
It's when it comes to the comparisons with the Souls series that I think things get really interesting. It's true that the combat looks "Soulslike" — or GOWlike — because that reboot definitely took a page from the Souls book. Still, MercuryStream is composed of veterans from Rebel Act Studios, a defunct studio responsible for one of the most slept-on titles of all time:
Blade Of Darkness, originally known as Severance: Blade Of Darkness is a dark medieval fantasy title from 2001 that received excellent feedback from players and critics but that failed to sell enough to even keep the studio afloat.
In case you don't know, I'm quite fond of the Souls series. That's in large part due to how FromSoft's games immediately reminded me of Severance, the magnificent game that laid out many of the elements that made Dark Souls resonate with players. Massive areas inspired by a nightmarishly corrupted European medieval setting? Check. Wide variety of weapons and specific move sets? Check. The possibility of complementing your melee combat with long-ranged options? Check. But, more importantly, the need to keep your stamina in check to avoid getting killed by the measliest of enemies? Definitely Check. Severance didn't invent stamina in games, but it's the first title where smarts will have to accompany even the strongest of fighters at all times if they're to prevent dying in ridiculous ways.
If you look at their gameplay videos, you'll see how BOF seems to be playing exactly like a modernized and more complex version of Severance would, and that's just fantastic. Another thing you'll see that Blades Of Fire has that you don't see in either Elden Ring or GOW are combos that work more or less like they do on Tekken, yet another awesome staple of Severance. Also, Blades Of Fire also puts a lot of emphasis on severing the various limbs of your opponents. I don't need to tell you where that's coming from, but I will, because it's glorious.
I'd be abusing the power of my nostalgia goggles if I were to claim that Severance was as far ahead of everything else as Dark Souls was upon release. Still, Dark Souls might not have even existed without Severance. It's only fair that Mercury Stream now gets to make use of everything all other studios built upon Severance's foundation to help them create the spiritual successor imaginable.
Interestingly, Sony's bigwig Shuhei Yoshida infamously also thought Demon's Souls was crap when he first got to play it, resulting in Sony scrapping plans to publish the game in the West. Had Demon's Souls not grown immensely in this part of the world through organic word of mouth, Dark Souls simply might've never come to be. With a deserved extra push, who knows how far Severance could've gone?
Here's hoping Blades Of Fire gets luckier than its predecessor when it releases for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on May 22.
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Destructoid Wednesday, March 19, 2025 7:54 AM
Whether you choose to progress as Ghoul or CCG there are various Clan options that provide additional stats to get you started. The rarer options are much stronger than the more common ones so I'll rank them from best to worst. You can always reroll them. Here's my Ghoul://RE clan tier list.
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All Ghoul://RE Clans Ranked
Clans in Ghoul://RE are really easy to rank since they just provide static stat bonuses and no active abilities. You can always count that the higher rarity clans will be drastically better than lower rarities. Whether you're playing as a Ghoul or CCG, always go for the Legendary clans. That said, I value the Max Hunger stat for healing much more than Health so Hunger stat Clans tend to be better in the same rarity. Let's list them all and then let's talk about how to reroll them.
All Ghoul://RE Ghoul Clans Listed
For Ghouls, Max Hunger is incredibly important. So, as long as clans are of the same rarity, the one with a better Max Hunger increase is stronger. Let's list all Ghoul://RE Ghoul Clans from best to worst.
All Ghoul://RE CCG Clans Listed
For CCG, you can value health at the start since it helps you learn the game and make more mistakes. That said, Max Hunger is better as you get used to the game. Let's list the all Ghoul://RE CCG Clans from best to worst.
How to Reroll Clans in Ghoul://RE
You can reroll Clans in Ghoul://RE for both Ghoul and CCG Clans with either Robux or through a Wipe with Ghoul Points. You'll get a random Clan to start after character creation and you can reroll immediately after the tutorial. Here's how:
That's it for my guide on Ghoul://RE clans tier list. For more Ghoul://RE guides, check out our beginner's walkthrough.
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Destructoid Wednesday, March 19, 2025 6:09 AM
Utilizing perks in 33 Immortals is vital to winning more games, and a healthy set of choices is available for the players at launch.
While you begin with just one perk, you can upgrade and equip more slots. All the perks can also receive upgrades, which improves their in-game effects. That said, not every perk is equal in terms of their in-game impact, and this tier list will help you to identify which ones are the best.
33 Immortals Perk tier list explained
To classify the perks, I have used three distinct tiers.
33 Immortals S-tier perks
33 Immortals A-tier perks
33 Immortals B-tier perks
To start the process, you'll be granted three basic perks, and you can equip them from Dante. As you clear more in-game content, you'll unlock more perks, along with the resources required to upgrade them. The effectiveness of your perks will depend heavily on the weapon of your choice, so make sure to check out our tier list to make the best possible start.
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