GamersHeroes Friday, March 21, 2025 3:48 PM An open world action game set in a post-apocalyptic future after a devastating meteor strike, see how players will be able to explore, loot, and fight in Angry Bulls Studio and Toplitz Productions' Survive The Fall with the Future Games Show trailer. The post Survive the Fall Future Games Show Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, March 21, 2025 2:29 PM Featuring exploration, combat, character progression, puzzle solving and obstacle clearing, the sci-fi world of Andrew "VAGRIENT" Bray's VAGRIENT is now available for the PC via Steam. The post Sci-Fi Adventure VAGRIENT Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, March 21, 2025 2:02 PM A brutal journey of survival in a perpetual winter awaits with the release of Developer SpaceRocket Games and Publisher Toplitz Productions' Permafrost - learn more with the Future Games Show trailer for the title. The post Permafrost Future Games Show Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, March 21, 2025 1:38 PM Developer Francis Coulombe, together with Devolver Digital, have released their survival horror RPG Look Outside on Steam. The post Survival Horror RPG Look Outside Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, March 21, 2025 12:55 PM The team at Arc System Works America, Inc. announced that all those that pre-order the Digital Deluxe Edition of Double Dragon Revive can get themselves the Double Dragon Dodgeball game for free. The post Double Dragon Dodgeball Pre-Order Bonus Game Announced for Double Dragon Revive appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, March 21, 2025 12:39 PM Players will be able to walk the path of the Soul Reaper with today's release of TAMSOFT and Bandai Namco's BLEACH Rebirth of Souls. The post BLEACH Rebirth of Souls Launch Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, March 21, 2025 12:27 PM Known for their cutting-edge PC components and peripherals, HYTE will collaborate with hololive on an all-new product line based around megapopular VTuber talent Hoshimachi Suisei. The post HYTE Stellar Collaboration With hololive's Hoshimachi Suisei Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Friday, March 21, 2025 3:35 PM  The most surprising thing for me about the end of Severance's second season was how few questions I still had when it was all over. Apple TV's dystopian workplace thriller is a mystery box show, and yeah, there are still plenty of unsolved puzzles on the Lumon severed floor, but when the credits started rolling, I… |
Kotaku Friday, March 21, 2025 1:05 PM  Just 15 weeks ago, EA and Hazelight announced sci-fi co-op game Split Fiction. Earlier this month, the game launched to rave reviews and is a massive success. And reportedly there's now a bidding war between different studios all interested in turning hit game into a movie. |
Kotaku Friday, March 21, 2025 12:25 PM  Upgrading stats and skills is one of the first mechanics you'll learn in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii. But it doesn't come free. You'll have to invest cash to improve your abilities. But since you have amnesia after crash-landing on a foreign island, naturally your wallet is a little light. Thanks to the… |
Kotaku Friday, March 21, 2025 12:05 PM  Across Pokémon games, Shiny Pokémon are desired for their rarity. The most dedicated players spend hundreds of hours hunting for the variants to truly max out their collections. Pokémon TCG Pocket will now let the mobile card game's players do the same with the introduction of the Shining Revelry set. |
Kotaku Friday, March 21, 2025 10:55 AM  Spring has arrived and the equinox was marked by a marathon Future Games Showcase that included a bunch of new trailers for upcoming games and expansions. The event also included first-time reveals for previously unannounced games, of which many looked really neat. My personal favorite was a cozily bleak isometric… |
Kotaku Friday, March 21, 2025 10:55 AM  Overwatch 2 introduced some big changes last in February, 2025. The all new Perk system is perhaps the most significant. It offers each hero two pairs of unique buffs to choose between. Some provide incremental buffs while others cover specific hero weaknesses or even adjust how you want to play them. Although they're… |
Kotaku Friday, March 21, 2025 10:35 AM  In news that will surprise almost no one who watched Severance's season two finale last night, Apple TV+ has renewed the dystopian workplace thriller for a third season. Yeah, it could have been a bold move to end the show at the season two finale, but this is also Apple TV's most popular show, so they weren't about… |
Kotaku Friday, March 21, 2025 10:15 AM  You could easily spend hundreds of hours on a single playthrough for the past few RPG-oriented titles in the Assassin's Creed series, those being Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla. It's been a a bit too much for those with too little free time to invest in such a sprawling storyline with dozens of objectives and other… |
Kotaku Friday, March 21, 2025 8:30 AM  The disappearance and unavailability of classic titles is causing an existential crisis in all of video gaming. Last November, in response, online PC games store GOG announced a Preservation Program, where over 100 games are promised ongoing support to be sold and run on modern machines forever. It was announced last… |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 2:33 PM  As part of its celebrations around the tenth anniversary of the Ark franchise, Snail Games revealed that the game that started it all, Ark Survival Evolved, is getting a new expansion - Ark Aquatica. However, it's already got off on the wrong foot due to its reveal trailer containing more than a hefty dose of AI-generate footage. Now, a Snail Games developer confirms that those actually creating the expansion "did not know" about the AI trailer, and calms fears that Aquatica itself may feature AI-generated content. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ark 2 release date, Best survival games, The best Ark mods |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 2:58 PM  What are the best farming games on PC? There's something about the repetitive nature of tilling and planting a field. Witnessing the slow payoff of your crops growing makes you feel in tune with nature - even if you are still sitting in front of your computer screen. The best farming games on PC can vary a lot in genre and gameplay, but all eventually come down to getting your hands dirty. Some of the best PC games that include farming are meant to be experienced alone and focus on the relationships between your protagonist and a cast of local characters. Others, like multiplayer games Staxel and Farm Together, are all about building something with friends and the fun of creating something together that's more than a prewritten story, so the genre is still full of variation. Whether they're cute and casual town games like Stardew Valley or more realistic business ventures like the Farming Simulator series, we've found a mix of the best farming games that should hit every quadrant of the agricultural games graph. Continue reading Best farming games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 1:47 PM  A new Warhammer 40k Darktide game mode is arriving soon to test your skills in a chaotic fight for survival. Part of the upcoming Nightmares and Visions update, the Mortis Trials are designed as a counterpart to the late-game challenge of Havoc mode that provides "easy access for immediate fun." Developer Fatshark breaks down exactly what we can expect from the new mode, which sees us delve into a new nightmarescape courtesy of the Mourningstar's resident Spyker, Sefoni. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best FPS games, Best Warhammer games, Best Warhammer 40k games |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 1:34 PM  The Ayaneo 3 is powerful, stylish, and most importantly, innovative. From the modular controls and the OLED screen to the adjustable system memory and improved Ayaspace software, almost everything about the Ayaneo 3 makes a handheld like the Steam Deck feel entry-level. Unfortunately, it's also a frustrating device to use at times, but I would still recommend it to anyone who is interested in entering the world of handheld gaming PCs or is looking for a major power upgrade from the Steam Deck. The Ayaneo 3 is easily one of the best handheld gaming PCs compared to its rivals, that being other Windows-based devices. The level of freedom I have on this handheld is refreshing, and if lessons are learned from the few shortfalls the Ayaneo 3 possesses, future devices have a chance of truly dethroning Valve, the Steam Deck, and possibly even SteamOS in the handheld market. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 1:27 PM  It looks like laptop gamers could seriously benefit from having the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 gaming GPUs over last-gen models if you want the best frame rate. A benchmark demo, shown off by Nvidia at GDC 2025, shows a huge performance boost for the laptop RTX 5090 over the RTX 4090. However, with Nvidia DLSS 4 upscaling improvements and multi-frame generation seemingly responsible, the picture isn't as clear cut as Nvidia might want us to believe, given that technology that isn't available in every game. This interesting comparison does show just how big of an uplift the Nvidia tech has on performance between two Razer Blade laptops, among the best gaming laptops you can buy, using current and last-gen GPUs. While the desktop RTX 5090 hasn't seen the biggest leap in raw performance, this data shows that Nvidia's work on improving the software side could see bigger dividends on laptops over the long term, which have tighter constraints on power consumption than their desktop counterparts. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia RTX 5090 review, Nvidia RTX 5080 review, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 1:19 PM  When is the new Blox Fruit update? Whether you're waiting for the right moment to start or need some new content to conquer, it can be hard to understand when a new Blox Fruits patch is on the horizon. This large-scale Roblox MMORPG, unofficially based on the famous One Piece franchise, has welcomed pirates and marines alike for years and it's showing no signs of slowing down. Time your sessions around updates, and you're more likely to score some helpful freebies to boost you on your way to the top. The Dragon update has arrived, so here's everything you need to know about the future Blox Fruits release date schedule. Continue reading Next Blox Fruits update speculation MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 1:10 PM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards - March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 12:51 PM  March 21, 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 Friday, March 21, 2025 12:37 PM  New WW2 simulation and strategy game Task Force Admiral has smashed past its Kickstarter goal, raising more than ten times its sought-after funding. Six years in the making and bearing the name of legendary PC developer MicroProse, which brought us the likes of the early Civilization and XCOM games, this new project puts you in charge of American aircraft carriers during the Pacific conflict in 1942. It's a rich throwback to classic PC games from the '90s, and you can even try a demo on Steam right now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best WW2 games, Best simulation games, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 12:37 PM  We might be only weeks away from the first third-party handheld gaming PC running the Steam Deck OS hitting the shelves. Two versions of the Lenovo Legion Go S running SteamOS have appeared on Best Buy for pre-order, suggesting a late-May release date, although that hasn't yet been confirmed by Lenovo itself. During our own Legion Go S hands-on at the CES trade show in January, we were impressed by how well this third-party handheld captured the spirit of the original Steam Deck. With specs set to outdo the Valve OG to become one of the best handheld gaming PCs you can buy, gamers could well choose to make this Lenovo handheld their number-one option once it launches. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 12:40 PM  March 21, 2025: We added one new Fragpunk code 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 Friday, March 21, 2025 12:32 PM  Two previously unknown AMD Threadripper CPUs have just appeared in an Indian shipping manifest. The appearance of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 9965WX and 9975WX reveals two CPUs with a lot of cores and hungry power demands between them, but we're not expecting them to be the right options for a gaming PC. It's been a few years since AMD released a Threadripper CPU into the market. Famed for their enormous core counts, Threadrippers were aimed more at high-end productivity users rather than gamers. However, if rumors of a Threadripper with 3D V-Cache are justified, we could see the new Threadrippers jostling with the best gaming CPUs in the future. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 12:19 PM  What are all the InZOI cheats? We love a good cheat code. Give us an easy ride, a few extra bucks in our bank account, or full-on God mode, and we're gonna take it, which is why we're desperate to know if there are cheats in upcoming Sims-like InZOI. Soon, the hotly anticipated life game launches into early access, meaning we won't have everything teased by the developers on day one. The good news is there are some ways to cheat in the early days of InZOI, including the crucial InZOI money cheat, while an InZOI roadmap promises more to come. Continue reading InZOI cheats explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: InZoi release date, Best simulation games, InZoi system requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 12:03 PM  March 21, 2025 We removed expired codes and checked for the latest AFK Journey codes. Looking for new AFK Journey codes? Redeeming free items is the best way to stay ahead of the curve without upsetting your wallet, especially in gacha-driven fantasy RPGs like AFK Journey. These redeem codes can help you stay competitive with the best team compositions, clear the story without issue, and reap the rewards of the PvP leaderboards. We've found and tested every code released by developer Farlight to find out which ones are active or expired. The AFK Journey redeem codes often reward you with valuable in-game currency like AFK Journey Diamonds and Gold, which are required to pull on gacha banners and build the best characters in the AFK Journey roster. We also recommend checking out our in-depth AFK Journey tier list to ensure you're spending your freebies wisely in the anime game. Now that you're all set, here are the AFK Journey codes waiting to be redeemed. Continue reading All active AFK Journey codes and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: AFK Journey tier list, AFK Journey codes, AFK Journey reroll |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 11:52 AM  March 21, 2025 New information has been added regarding two new The Minecraft Movie capes. How do you get a Minecraft cape? If you want to know this or how to equip them on your avatar, we've got all the answers. You've heard rumors, whispers of a mythical piece of cloth that adorns the shoulders of the most elite Minecraft players. Word on the block (sigh) is that capes also modify the appearance of Minecraft Elytra, the magical wings found in end ships, as they occupy the same space on a player's back. Needless to say, Minecraft capes are highly coveted, but they haven't been easy to get. An almost endless amount of customization options make Minecraft one of the best PC games around: from the world itself, to gameplay, graphics, and your skin. Whispers and rumors aside then, what is a Minecraft cape in the sandbox game? These capes sits separately to your avatar skin, so you can chop and change it at will - even easier than you can change your Minecraft skin. However, the difficult part about Minecraft capes is getting one - there are elusive, exclusive capes, capes to buy on the Minecraft Marketplace, and even some for suggesting ideas to Mojang Studios, so here's how to get your very own Minecraft cape, and how to equip them when you have a wardrobe full. Continue reading Minecraft capes - How to get a cape in Java and Bedrock MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 11:41 AM  What are the best war games? It's a tricky question to answer since there's been a long history of war titles in the world of video games. Conceptually, it never changes, whether you're fighting in WW2 or you've taken to a future battlefield in, well, Battlefield. We've chosen some highlights from top-quality war games on PC for your consideration, from calmer free-to-play options to serious strategy games that cover some of history's most serious conflicts. As new releases appear, we're always on the lookout for the best and newest war games to add to the list, so make sure you check back regularly. The free PC games are up top by default, so if you're looking for something to play with zero financial commitment, that's where to look. Continue reading The best war games 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best WW2 games, Best free Steam games, Best FPS games |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 11:10 AM  What are the best Marvel Rivals crosshair codes? Picking out the perfect pointer can be a tall order, especially when there's so much customization involved in Rivals' editor. However, there's nothing worse than losing track of your cursor in the middle of a hectic fight, or finding it difficult to click heads because it's too unwieldy. Fortunately, we're here to help with the best Marvel Rivals crosshairs around. Our Marvel Rivals reticle rundown features cream-of-the-crop clickers that can be used by your favorite Marvel Rivals characters to dominate in the free PC game. We've also got some Marvel Rivals codes to show off both your skill and your outfits on the battlefield. Whether you're after a pinpoint crosshair for Hela or something more ostentatious for melee characters who don't need to aim at all like Iron Fist, you'll find what you need below. Continue reading Best Marvel Rivals crosshairs and all reticles MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 11:05 AM  Developer Kuro Games has confirmed that the Wuthering Waves Steam launch is coming soon. The gacha game, a flashy sci-fi adventure with a combat focus that stands among the strongest challengers to Genshin Impact and HoYoverse's crown, will land on the Valve platform in April as a free Steam game. The new version will be compatible with other devices including the standalone, PS5, and mobile versions, so it's ideal whether you're an existing player wanting to consolidate your installs or a complete newcomer. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Wuthering Waves codes, Free PC games, Best anime games |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 11:08 AM  March 21, 2025: We added two new Reverse 1999 codes. What are the new Reverse 1999 codes? If you're making a start in Bluepoch's strategic RPG, you're probably burning through essential resources at a worrying rate. It's tough going in the early game while you're still finding your feet, so we've compiled all the active Reverse 1999 codes you could need for free clear drops, dust, and much more. Reverse 1999 is another anime gacha game available on mobile and PC, joining the likes of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail in the competitive genre. If you're torn between playing them all, we've got Genshin Impact codes and Zenless Zone Zero codes, too, but this guide has all the latest Reverse 1999 codes for your alt-history 20th-century Timekeeper needs. Codes aren't enough to get you through those tricky battles, so be sure to check out our Reverse 1999 tier list featuring the best characters. Continue reading Reverse 1999 codes March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Reverse 1999 codes, Reverse 1999 tier list, Best anime games |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 12:25 PM  Is Wuthering Waves on Steam? The latest in a long line of anime-inspired open world gacha games is finally out, allowing players to jump into an RPG with sci-fi monsters. Developer Kuro Game has spent a long time developing this adventure, but the wait is finally over as players take on the role of Rover, a person who appeared just as the world is plunged into darkness by the invading Threnodians. You have a few different ways to play Wuthering Waves, as it's a free PC game that is also available on Android mobile devices. You may find it drains your device's battery quickly, so it's a good thing there are ways to play the gacha game on PC. You can even redeem Wuthering Waves codes via the in-game mail system. There are reasons why people would prefer playing on Steam, such as the potential for native Steam Deck compatibility, so here is everything you need to know. Continue reading Wuthering Waves Steam release date MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Wuthering Waves codes, Free PC games, Best anime games |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 10:58 AM  The Last of Us Part 2 system requirements have finally arrived, and Naughty Dog has been upfront in stating that the graphical settings should allow for performance on gaming handhelds, as well as high-end gaming PCs. You're going to need one of the best graphics cards to run The Last of Us Part 2 at 4K with the highest settings, but the system requirements scale all the way down to an Nvidia GeForce GTX GPU, meaning the game could be in line for Steam Deck Verification, just like Part 1. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 10:47 AM  I like Signalis. Hollowbody and Crow Country are both solid variations on the survival horror theme. Even on the occasions that I found it frustrating, it was hard to put down Conscript. But if we're making a direct comparison to old-school Resident Evil - if we're talking about games that could actually pass for a canceled RE that's somehow been brought back to life - Phase Zero is without a doubt the most authentic I've ever seen. Resident Evil 9 might still be happening, or maybe a remake of Code Veronica. But if you want to relive the experience of playing Capcom's original zombie trilogy for the first time, Phase Zero is almost certainly going to be your game. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best survival games, Best old games |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 10:57 AM  March 21, 2025: We added a new GF2 code. What are the latest Girls' Frontline 2 Exilium codes? Another anime gacha game launches soon thanks to developer Sunborn, but Girls' Frontline 2 is different from anything you've seen so far thanks to its thrilling, female-led military theme and top-down turn-based strategy combat. For its uniqueness, Girls' Frontline 2: Exilium is still a gacha game, so you're going to need the most up-to-date Girls Frontline 2 codes to give yourself a head start in drawing for the latest Dolls like Suomi and Nemesis. Lucky, then, that we've got them right here, along with how to redeem them in the anime game for some useful rewards. Continue reading Girls Frontline 2 codes March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best anime games, Girls Frontline 2 codes, Best gacha games |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 10:45 AM  What are the best guns in Warzone? Warzone has evolved several times over the past few years, swapping out the maps, weapons, and gameplay mechanics depending on the latest Call of Duty release. Now, with the Resurgence mode exploding in popularity, and new weapon additions from Black Ops 6, it pays to know what weapons to use. Long-time fans know just how intense the battle royale game can get, and those who want the biggest advantage in the field need to know which are the meta weapons, and which should be left well alone. Since the release of Black Ops 6, those new weapons have unsurprisingly dominated the scene, so find out what you swapping out from your best Warzone loadouts with our pick of the best weapons in Warzone right now. Continue reading Best Warzone guns - the top weapons for the current meta MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warzone loadouts, Best Warzone AR, Best Warzone guns |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 11:25 AM  March 21, 2025: We added new Wuthering Waves codes from the 2.2 Special Program livestream. What are the new Wuthering Waves codes? Everyone loves a freebie, especially when it comes to gacha games. It's no secret that the likes of Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail can be a bit of a grind if you're not prepared to open your wallet. We're here to help you offset that cost with redeem codes that contain free items and premium currency. The latest WuWa codes are released periodically and often include premium currency to spend on the latest Wuthering Waves banners or level up your favorite Wuthering Waves characters. These redeem codes are only active for a limited time, so you have to be swift to redeem them before they expire. Thankfully, our list of all the latest codes in Wuthering Waves is updated regularly, so you can claim gacha game rewards without upsetting your bank balance. Continue reading Wuthering Waves codes March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Wuthering Waves codes, Free PC games, Best anime games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 21, 2025 12:26 PM  Who can say what made Ubisoft change their minds on Steam Deck support for Assassin's Creed Shadows, the pretty good samurai stealther that previously stated an intention to go without. Perhaps a high-ranking executive, visiting family to invite them to a trip on his spare yacht, had his frozen heart melted by the sight of a Naoe-cosplaying granddaughter clutching a Steam Deck OLED in her clearly-too-small-for-it hands. Perhaps. It works, is the main thing. And works well – remarkably well, actually, considering not just the previous denial and 11th hour U-turn, but the game's high PC system requirements and at least partially mandatory ray tracing. This does come at the cost of a severely stripped-down quality settings menu, and you'll still need to sign into a Ubisoft Connect account even if you own Shadows on Steam, but there's no doubt that its Steam Deck Verified status is deserved. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 21, 2025 10:00 AM  The villagers of Wyndham are miserable. Stuck in a military cordon with little to do except look up at the exploded power plant that put them there, escape made even less feasible by the bandits and forest cultists on the other side, even the stiffest upper lips are starting to sag. One such fed-up chappie moans that it's so bad, he'd rather be back in Swindon. First off, way to disrespect our towering cultural contributions, philistine. He'd have a much better time if he actually did make a break for those big metal gates to the outside, because while Atomfall is an unexceptional FPS and only a decent survival game, its sheer openness and barrels upon barrels of on-tap intrigue make it worth poking your head in. If, that is, you're able to go looking for answers unprompted. |
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 4:00 PM
Atlus announced that Jade City Food sells four kinds of cocoa mixes inspired by characters from Persona 5 Royal. These are the first entries in that hot chocolate collection. They can be purchased alone for $15 each or in a $50 four-pack.
In each case, you get a 9oz container of cocoa powder. The front features casual character art of the person who inspired th flavor. The item could be used to make hot chocolate when the cocoa powder is added to water or milk. You could also use it as a seasoning in other recipes.
Here are all four available flavors in the Persona 5 Royal cocoa powder and the characters they're tied to:
This isn't the first time Jade City Foods released items based on Persona 5 Royal characters. Back in July 2024, lines of hot sauces and coffee appeared. It also sells a curry sauce and spice that are based on Sojiro's recipe in the game. A matcha powder based on Yusuke "Fox" Kitagawa launched too.
The Jade City Food Persona 5 Royal character cocoa mixes we can use for hot chocolate are available now. Persona 5 is available on the PS3 and PS4, and Persona 5 Royal is available on the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. The anime is on Crunchyroll and Hulu. Viz Media handled the manga adaptation outside Japan.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 3:30 PM
Good Smile Company has opened global pre-orders for its upcoming Nendoroid Doll of Aventurine from Honkai: Star Rail. The doll figure for one of the game's popular male characters, who was also featured on the 2025 White Day, will be available worldwide in 2026 with a variety of sets.
The most complete package will cost ¥15,200 / $131.99. It will contain the Aventurine Nendoroid Doll with both the Star Rail Live and Pajama attire sets. The regular set that does not include the pajama set is available at ¥12,000 / $103.99. Good Smile Company is also selling the Star Rail Live and Pajama attire sets on their own without the doll figure at ¥7,000 / $61.99 and ¥3,200 / $28.99, respectively.
Good Smile Company will also include an exclusive origami bird-styled katyusha hairband for orders of any sets made on its international and North American web stores. The regular Nendoroid Doll set will have an additional pinback button badge, and the complete set will come with a bonus colored illustration paper.
Here are the sample images showing the poses the Nendoroid Doll can take:
The Nendoroid Doll sets featuring Aventurine from Honkai: Star Rail will be available to ship worldwide from Japan in February 2026 and North America from the US in Q3 2026. Good Smile Company will close the pre-order window on April 30, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 3:00 PM
Gameduchy released Iron Saga VS on PC via Steam. This new title is a fighting game featuring mechs from the Iron Saga mobile game and crossover guests from classic Super Robot anime shows like Mazinger Z, Getter Robo, and Dancouga - Super Beast Machine God.
This franchise has its origins in the mobile game Battle Mecha Iron Saga. It appeared first in China in 2017, with foreign localizations gradually appearing in Japan and Korea in 2018, as well as globally in English in late 2019. The original mobile game has also been known to regularly host crossover events featuring Japanese robot anime titles that are also often featured in Bandai Namco's Super Robot Wars series.
Iron Saga VS launches with twelve playable robots. Seven of them are original mechs from Iron Saga, such as the Vassago, Kaguya, Qing Long, Susanoo, Mephisto, Wu Shuang, and Nero. The remaining five are crossover guests from classic Japanese anime titles. The Mazinger Z, Great Mazinger, and Boss Borot from the Mazinger series join the roster along with Getter Robo and Dancouga.
However, the new game's release will not mark the end of its promotions. Gameduchy has also uploaded a launch trailer that newly reveals a roadmap for future post-launch content for the game throughout 2025. The company will release two DLC packs that unlock the Shin Getter Robo and Zeorymer of Heaven in mid-June 2025 and Winter 2025, respectively. It will also distribute free update patches that gradually add the Mazinkaiser and Black Getter, along with a new Story Mode, in between the DLC releases.
The new trailer is also available to view right below:
The Super Robot-themed fighting game Iron Saga VS is now available worldwide on PC via Steam.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 2:30 PM
Arc System Works has revealed Double Dragon Dodgeball as a new spin-off game for the long-running beat 'em up game series. The company added that it will release this game as an exclusive bonus for all pre-orders of Double Dragon Revive.
This bonus game will be available with 16-bit style graphics, and it will play similarly to the Dodge Ball video games that are part of the Kunio / River City series. The game will also have three available game modes.
The first one will be Story Mode, where the player will follow the Lee brothers in their journey to rescue the kidnapped Marian just like in the original belt-scrolling action games. There will also be a Versus mode, where players can choose from 56 playable characters. The third and last mode will be Survival mode, which can also support multiplayer with up to four players.
Arc System Works has also uploaded an official introduction trailer for Double Dragon Dodgeball on its YouTube channel:
Double Dragon Revive will be available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on October 23, 2025. People who have pre-ordered the game will also be able to get Double Dragon Dodgeball as an exclusive bonus.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 2:00 PM
While support for new Splatoon 3 events and items ended back in September 2024, Nintendo confirmed the 2025 Spring Fest Splatfest will return to the game and include items that debuted in Splatoon 2. The event runs between April 11-13, 2025, and the items will be available via the News section on a Nintendo Switch for people who own the game.
In the case of the Splatoon 3 Spring Fest Splatfest for 2025, the question is "When do you get things done?" The options are Morning, Afternoon, and Night. If it follows the usual pattern, Shiver should be tied to "Morning," Frye will be the representative for "Afternoon," and Big Man represents "Night."
The theme is entirely new and different from last year's event. In 2024, the question involved spring fluffiness and asked players to select which type of animal support. The teams were Shiver and Baby Chicks, Frye and Lil' Bunnies, and Big Man and Bear Cubs. That ran between April 20-22, 2025, and the Bear Cubs ended up winning.
As for the free Inkling and Octoling customization items, you need to find the Splatoon 3 Spring Fest announcement in the News section on your Nintendo Switch to claim the Splatoon 2 clothing. The company shared two images on social media highlighting how all 12 items look in-game. All of them are hats and shoes, so you can wear them with the Splatfest t-shirts. Here's what we can claim:
As you can see, the shoes tend to all have an Off the Hook theme and are based on Pearl and Marina.
Here's how all of those items look:
Splatoon 3 is available for the Nintendo Switch.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 1:30 PM
The first free Title Update for Monster Hunter Wilds will be be the focus of an upcoming showcase on March 25, 2025. Capcom posted a brief announcement trailer to reveal the timeframe of the stream and tease the free content coming to the latest entry in the series.
This teaser trailer showed Mizutsune, which a returning monster that debuted in Monster Hunter Generations, facing off against a Doshaguma with its trademark bubbles and swift movements. It then cut to a montage of hunters facing off against the Apex Predators from each major region in the game and Arkveld. It ended with the specific date and time for the showcase presentation, which is 7am PT/10am ET on March 25, 2025.
You can take a look at the showcase announcement here:
This showcase will focus only on the content coming in the first free, Spring 2025 Title Update for Monster Hunter Wilds. This update will consist of new Event Quests, Mizutsune, and even more challenges for players beyond the Tempered Monsters in the game right now. It also comes on the heels of a number of game patches to fix issues like certain skills not functioning properly and equipment loadouts not saving correctly.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC. The first Title Update, featuring Mizutsune, is slated to release in Spring 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 1:00 PM
Square Enix revealed a new lineup of Dragon Quest merchandise that features traditional Japanese crafts. The company has also opened pre-orders for the product line, which is officially named Dragon Quest Zipang, exclusively on its Japanese e-Store.
This new lineup will feature three kinds of traditional Japanese crafts. The first one will be a Slime-themed iron kettle made by the Nanbu Ironware Association from the Iwate prefecture. This product will cost 33,000 yen (~$221.75).
Square Enix is also working with crafters from Yamanashi prefecture to create Koshu Inden products made of lacquered deer leather. Two craft variations will appear here: A Roto/Erdrick-themed long wallet at 47,300 yen (~$317.70) and a Slime-themed coin purse at a more affordable price of 7,700 yen (~$51.75).
The third and last collaboration in the lineup features the Edo-Kiriko glassware that originated in the city now known as Tokyo. Square Enix will release three kinds of Slime-themed glass cups priced individually at a whopping 66,000 yen (~$443.30). The cups will be available in three colors: Blue after the regular Slime, Red after Slime-beth/She-slime, and Black after the Metal Slime.
Square Enix has occasionally commissioned Japanese traditional crafters to create products themed after its famous game franchises. In late 2023, it worked with the Wajima Lacquerware Youth Association to produce Final Fantasy XIV art plates.
The Dragon Quest Zipang merchandise collection will be available in Japan on August 23, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 12:30 PM
Bleach Rebirth of Souls launched for consoles and the PC via Steam, and Bandai Namco confirmed it is aware of many PC crash reports. It announced Tamsoft is working on a patch and also shared a few possible solutions that might help in the meantime. The console versions don't seem to be affected.
There are two times when people tend to be experiencing a crash or other problem impeding play in the PC version of Bleach Rebirth of Souls bought via Steam. One involves it crashing immediately after the introduction and seeing the Bandai Namco and Tamsoft logos. This might be tied to using multiple monitors. If you do, Bandai Namco says not to switch between them. The other option might involve only seeing a red screen or the game crashing. The solution there is to change the Graphic Quality setting.
Here are the exact instructions Bandai Namco shared for the graphic adjustment that might fix one problem:
Bandai Namco also requested anyone filing crash reports provide two pieces of information. One is to share the Windows system software version by sharing the edition of windows, the version, and the OS build. It also asked if you are using the Quality, Balanced, or Performance Graphic Quality option.
As of 12:30pm ET on March 21, 2025, over 1,100 comments appeared in a Steam discussion thread about the Bleach Rebirth of Souls PC crash reports. People also reported issues with shaders, audio not playing properly, and frame rate issues.
Bleach Rebirth of Souls will come to the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on March 21, 2025. The Bleach anime, including Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, are streaming on on Disney+ and Hulu. Viz Media handles the manga series outside of Japan.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 12:00 PM
Cover announced that Hiodoshi Ao, one of the Vtubers from the Hololive DEV_IS ReGLOSS group, is going on a hiatus. The person behind the Vtuber will focus on recovering, prioritizing her health and well-being in the meantime.
Hiodoshi Ao made her debut as one of the members of ReGLOSS, the first Hololive DEV_IS group, in September 2023. However, the person behind the Vtuber had been feeling unwell in recent days in March 2025. When the agency brought her to a hospital, the doctor diagnosed her with an adjustment disorder.
Following this verdict, the agency decided to have Ao go on a hiatus and help her focus on recovering her health and well-being. This also means the Vtuber will have to miss the group's 3D live concert, which is scheduled for March 30, 2025.
Hiodoshi Ao has also published a stream on her YouTube channel, where she explained her hiatus for almost an hour. This shall be the last stream from the Vtuber until she returns from her hiatus.
The Hololive DEV_IS ReGLOSS group's 3D live concert "Sakura Mirage" is still slated to launch on March 30, 2025, with the other four members: Otonose Kanade, Ichijou Ririka, Juufuutei Raden, and Todoroki Hajime.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 11:30 AM
Silent Hill 4: The Room is available to play on a PC again, and now it is available in an ultimate form via the GOG Preservation Program. The game first appeared in 2004, and when it launched it showed up on the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and PC. The GOG v1 version debuted in October 2020.
In Silent Hill 4: The Room, we follow a man named Henry Townshend who wakes up to find he's trapped in his apartment and unable to leave it in the way you might expect. Instead, otherworldly exits to other locations and gradual item reveals that get into the lore of the place and ties to the Silent Hill we remember from past games.
This version is notable in that a number of quality of life adjustments and fixes are present. Most notable is that all of the missing hauntings that would show up in the latter half of the game are back. It also supports modern controllers. It is designed to greater resemble brightness and gamma from the PS2 release too. Past additions included cloud saves and 30fps cutscenes.
Here is the reveal trailer for the return of Silent Hill 4: The Room via GOG Preservation Program.
GOG and Konami also shared an intro trailer to set the stage for the adventure.
GOG Preservation Program is a new initiative for the company. It kicked off with games like Dino Crisis 1 and 2. There is also a Dreamlist we can participate in to suggest future games, and Breath of Fire IV is one of the in-demand titles there. More titles will gradually join the collection over time.
Silent Hill 4: The Room originally appeared on the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Windows PC, and it is now a part of the GOG Preservation Program.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 11:05 AM
Aniplex shared a Global version preview of Ordeal Call, the follow-up story arc to Cosmos in the Lostbelt Fate/Grand Order. The official trailer teased some of the servants and concepts this story will feature ahead of its release later in 2025. It is already available in the Japanese version of the game.
The trailer focused on Novum Chaldea and its new mission, which is proving its innocence to Proper Human History. Da Vinci acted as the narrator detailing the new mission. Now that we resolved the Lostbelt crisis, the story is centered around dealing with Servants from classes that never should have manifested. These are Avenger, Ruler, and Alter Ego. The trailer ended with the announcement that this next part of the Fate/Grand Order story will appear worldwide in 2025.
You can take a look at the Ordeal Call Trailer here:
Fate/Grand Order'sCosmos in the Lostbelt story arc released in the Global version, bringing an end to a nearly five-year-long saga. The upcoming Ordeal Call storyline has been running in the original, Japanese version of the game since 2023. This gave us a way to see what is on the horizon, such as the Servant Dante Alighieri. Takashi Takeuchi, one of the lead designers, illustrators and producers for Type-Moon, stated that the team plans for FGO to continue past 11 years, beyond the ending of the Ordeal Call storyline.
Fate/Grand Order is available now on all mobile devices. Ordeal Call, the next section of the story, will begin in 2025 in the global version.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 10:30 AM
Pocketpair has published the results of the Palworld global popularity poll. Zoe won the overall poll, and the company will make her a recruitable ally character in a future update patch for Palworld.
The company launched the poll worldwide in late January 2025. It let people vote for any Pals and faction leader characters who have appeared in the game. There was also a secondary poll where participants had to narrow down their votes to three.
Zoe won the initial overall ranking with 31,535 votes. Meanwhile, Chillet, Jetragon, and Anubis comprise the top three list of the secondary poll, which has since been named the Favorite Pal Ranking. Pocketpair will also mark the results by releasing commemorative skins for all three winning Pals.
Zoe is not the only human character to make an impact in this Palworld poll. Saya and Lily rounded up the top three of the overall ranking, and they also made their way to the top ten list of the Favorite Pal ranking. But despite these achievements, it still remains to be seen whether Saya and Lily will also be made into recruitable allies in future updates or not.
Palworld is readily available worldwide on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Windows PC, and Mac. Pocketpair has also released an update patch that enables crossplay on all aforementioned platforms.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 10:00 AM
The Pokemon Company International announced the new Pokemon TCG Pocket expansion is called Shining Revelry, and it will add new cards of shiny Pokemon. That will debut on March 27, 2025. The "packaging" for the new set also features the shiny versions of characters like Charizard, Lucario, Beedrill, Pachirisu, and Wugtrio.
All of the new Pokemon, shiny or not, in Shining Revelry are ones you can find in the Pokemon Scarletand VioletPaldea region. This explains the appearances of characters like shiny Wiglett, shiny Wugtrio, and shiny Varoom. Other confirmed characters from the region include Tatsugiri, Sprigatito, and an Iono Supporter Trainer card. Ones not limited to that one location include Charizard, Lucario, Beedrill, Pachirisu, Pinsir, and a Red Supporter Trainer card.
In addition, there will be a new event appearing the day after the new expansion appears in the game. The Pokemon TCG Pocket ex Starter Deck Missions begin on March 28, 2025. These will involve the prebuilt decks we can access and use in-game. They'll be available for about a month until April 27, 2025, and there will be different rewards for taking part.
Here's the full trailer for the Pokemon TCG Pocket Shining Revelry expansion with new, shiny Pokemon cards and the ex Starter Deck Missions event teaser.
The last expansion was Triumphant Light, and it debuted in February 2025.
Pokemon TCG Pocket is available on mobile devices. The next Shining Revelry expansion and its cards appear on March 27, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 9:30 AM
It's been a while since there's been a Rune Factory spin-off game, but Marvelous is bringing that idea back with Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. This installment features a new setting, new gameplay elements, and a whole new region that feels inspired by Asian cultures. To learn more about what to expect from this installment, Siliconera spoke to Producer Fujii Hisashi about Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, its development, its world, its characters, and what it's like to romance a love interest and have children.
So when did development on Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma begin?
Hisashi Fujii: Development started in September 2021.
How did the different regions and cultures in Japan help shape depictions of the regions in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma?
Fujii: Specific examples aren't coming to mind, but there are, of course, areas in the game that were inspired by specific areas in Japan. And, I'm sorry, just to help clarify, while there's undoubtedly influence from Japan, it's not intended to be Japan. It has a lot of Asian influences. It isn't meant to be one-to-one with Japan.
In the case of the monsters, how did you ensure that the new ones would fit in with the new region while still blending in with existing Rune Factory monsters from past games that make an appearance here?
Fujii: Regarding the monsters that are new to the game, many of them were inspired by classic yokai from Japanese folklore, such as the kappa and the karasu tengu, the crow tengu. And so that's kind of where the inspiration for the new monsters came from.
Are there any regional variants of returning monsters? Like, is there a new version of the Buffamoo based on the new locations in the game and the new seasons? Or is there just one type of Buffamoo, one type of Wooly, and that kind of thing.
Fujii: It's a mixture of both. There are monsters in the game, such as the Woolys, that are, essentially, globally the same between Azuma and the world of the previous Rune Factory games, and then there are some monsters that have slight variations based on being in Azuma, such as color variations or slight appearance variations.
In Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, there's a really big city management and building element. How did you come up with that idea? What kinds of challenges did you face when implementing that and keeping it balanced with all the other farming and fighting elements?
Fujii: Regarding the village building elements in the game, a core theme in the Rune Factory series is the idea of the Earthmate using their power to restore the Earth. And a big part of that, and part of the reason why we created this feature, is because we wanted a part of that to be not just restoring the Earth, but restoring the villages that the characters live in. Also to give players the ability to restore them as they see fit or to customzie them to their liking. So that was the impetus for creating the feature.
A number of the bachelors and bachelorettes of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma are gods and goddesses. How did mythology shape their specific designs, abilities, and personalities?
Fujii: There are marriage candidates who were inspired by existing Japanese myths and gods, but that's really not all there is to it. There's really a lot of influence in various elements of their design. To give one specific example, the god of summer Matsuri. Her outfits are inspired by traditional Okinawan outfits, and her motif is the Okinawan hibiscus flower.
In the Rune Factory series, there are always a lot of romance options and opportunities to have relationship events when you're starting to get together, when you're dating, and when you're married. Is that going to happen with Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma where there will be romance events continuing to happen even after you make a commitment?
Fujii: Pre-dating and post-dating, the scenarios are clearly divided. Before you start dating, you have the events to build your bonds with various characters. And the way of building these bonds is different from after you confess and actually start dating. And once you start dating, you'll have date events. So that's clearly demarcated within the scheme. And then also, of course after you get married, there are events around having a child. But there's not a specific post-marriage scenario outside of just living together, having a child, and sort of the daily interactions.
Speaking of having a child, considering how you can assign people to work in town, can you put your child to work when they grow up and come of age in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma? Since you can have multiple people with you going into dungeons now, can your child become one of your allies? Can it be like a whole family trip?
Fujii: You can have up to two children in the game. The children can't be put to work in town. You can't assign them tasks, but you can bring them on adventures with you as party members. And as with the other major NPCs in the game, you can raise your bond level with your children and through interactions and gifts. And also, bringing them with you will raise their bond level. As their bond level goes up, there will be certain skills that are unlocked that they can use in battle. And that's true of all the NPCs you can bring with you.
I noticed when you have your allies in battle, there can be party banter. Are there going to be romantic rivals for the player in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma if there are characters who seem like they kind of get along like in older Story of Seasons games' rival marriage?
Fujii: There is no rival marriage in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, but as you noticed, there are many different variations on battle dialogue that can play depending on which characters are accompanying you into battle. If a character has a good relationship with another character within the game setting, then there may be a very specific dialogue that will play between them in battle. So we think that really players of the game can enjoy experiencing just how many kinds of variations on these battle dialogues there are.
Also, which characters are friends with other characters is something that's set within the game. It's not something that the player can necessarily influence.
How did Rune Factory 5 feedback shape Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma?
Fujii: As the development team, we took the feedback we received from users on Rune Factory 5 very seriously and made our best effort to improve some elements in Guardians of Azuma.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will come to the Nintendo Switch and PC on May 30, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 9:00 AM
There's a lot going on with Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma! It's a new entry in the series, but also a spin-off. It's adding a new type of gameplay, given we actually build up towns. There's also the whole thing of the previous entry experiencing some issues. However, this new game seems like a new opportunity and, after some hands-on time with it, makes it seem the team learned learn from past missteps and mistakes.
In Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, players step into the shoes of an Earth Dancer. It's a special kind of warrior not unlike an Earthmate. They are connected to the land and able to heal and foster its growth. Which is good, as a blight hit Azuma affecting many villages there. This means using sacred treasures to grow crops, banish corruption, and fight foes.
When I first stepped into Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma for the demo, town management and farming were the focus. You'll need to get necessary items to build up a village and place buildings or plots of land for farming. These affect the Earth Dancer, for example increasing HP. It can also mean new items are available to buy or access, and adding fields provide chances to grow crops. After land is cleared and places are built, citizens who returned to the area can be assigned jobs or roles to help out. They may have abilities or traits that make them specifically suited to certain tasks.
As part of this prep, the sacred treasures came into play. For example, an umbrella could be used for water-based attacks in a fight or to gently glide from one elevated landmass to another, or you could use it to water crops. A drum? It could be used to attack and heal or to speed up growth by one day. There's a sense of connection, so I could see how everything's purpose could change and provide different benefits based on context. It also seemed great for ensuring there was no clutter among the tools. Especially since each piece of equipment would also be used to banish a certain type of corrupted growth, indicated by color.
When it comes to fighting, these treasures are more of a prized resource due to needing energy to be used. As such, every Earth Dancer relies on one of those equipped pieces alongside a secondary weapon that doesn't require any type of saved stamina to use. These can be melee ones, like the traditional swords from past Rune Factory games, or new ones like a ranged type of talisman like a Touhou Project danmaku. I got to test out these, as well as see how a full party of four worked in-action, in a cleared dungeon. You can have up to three people join you in your quest. In this case, the Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma romance options Murasame, Iroha, and Ulalaka were by my side. Each is designed to take on certain roles based on their personality, so Murasame was an aggressive warrior and Iroha was more of a tank-type. Heading in meant facing various monsters inspired by yokai, as well as facing an equine boss. Said boss could also be staggered and temporarily stunned by exploiting weaknesses, with the sword sacred treasure and its fire attack proving critical for that.
While developing the land and quickly running through a dungeon were the initial focuses of my Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma demo experience, romance with some characters came up as well. The two scenes I got to see involved the bachelor Murasame and the bachelorette Iroha. He's a warrior who ended up needing to survive on his own in the wild for a time, and the event with him focused on that. Meanwhile, Iroha runs a teahouse, and hers ended up being a mix of making it a success and luring in more people to the town she loved. In each case, it felt like the characters got to be the focus, which is exactly what I feel we want from these heart events. Also, I appreciated the quality of life adjustment tied to finding them. When both were available, I could see special icons on the map highlighting that I could get to know them better and further our relationship.
It seems like ensuring the four core gameplay elements of Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma are well-balanced could prove critical to ensuring this entry's success. We aren't just farming, fighting, and finding love anymore. A whole region's success depends on us managing rebuilding efforts. It should prove interesting to see how well that goes.
Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will come to the Nintendo Switch and PC on May 30, 2025.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 3:29 PM
The Ousmane Dembele Dreamchasers SBC is now live in EA FC 25, and you can complete the challenge to unlock a special card for your squad.
If you missed out evolving the base Dembele in TOTY Blueprint, now's your chance at redemption. That said, you'll have to submit 14 squads to unlock the card. Let's take a look at the required conditions for all the tasks, and how to complete the challenge without breaking your bank.
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EA FC 25 Ousmane Dembele Dreamchasers SBC tasks
Here are the requirements for all 14 tasks.
Task 1 - PSG
Task 2 - France
Task 3 - Ligue 1
Task 4 - Top Form
Task 5 - 86-Rated Squad
Task 6 - 87-Rated Squad
Task 7 - 87-rated Squad
Task 8 - 87-Rated Squad
Task 9 - 88-Rated Squad
Task 10 - 88-Rated Squad
Task 11 - 88-Rated Squad
Task 12 - 88-Rated Squad
Task 13 - 89-Rated Squad
Task 14 - 89-Rated Squad
EA FC 25 Ousmane Dembele Dreamchasers SBC cheapest solutions
Here's a set of solution to complete the latest Dembele SBC in Ultimate Team.
Task 1 - PSG
Task 2 - France
Task 3 - Ligue 1
Task 4 - Top Form
Task 5 - 86-Rated Squad
Task 6 - 87-Rated Squad
Task 7 - 87-rated Squad
Task 8 - 87-Rated Squad
Task 9 - 88-Rated Squad
Task 10 - 88-Rated Squad
Task 11 - 88-Rated Squad
Task 12 - 88-Rated Squad
Task 13 - 89-Rated Squad
Task 14 - 89-Rated Squad
Is the Ousmane Dembele Dreamchasers SBC worth completing in EA FC 25?
The Ousmane Dembele Dreamchasers SBC is not cheap, as it requires a lot of fodder. In fact you'll need to spend around 1,250,000 coins to purchase all the fodder from the market. In return, you'll be getting one of the best cards currently available in Ultimate Team.
The card has 97 Pace, 93 Shooting, and 90 Passing, along with 5* Weak Foot and 5* Skills. It also features the Low Driven+ playstyle which is very high on the current meta. If you can afford to complete the SBC, it could be well worth the effort. If you're on a lower budget, the Trinity Rodman FUT Birthday SBC is a good alternative.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 2:58 PM
The Clinical Finisher Evolution is live in EA FC 25 to improve one of your striking options, but it comes at a price.
To unlock the evolution, you'll have to spend 150,000 coins. Despite the cost, the evolution provides significant stat upgrades, new playstyles, and more. Let's take a look at the upgrades, followed by the best players to use in the evolution.
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EA FC 25 Clinical Finisher Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements for Clinical Finisher Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Clinical Finisher Evolution upgrades
There are four levels of upgrades with certain conditions to unlock them in the first place.
Upgrade level 1
Upgrade level 2
Upgrade level 3
Upgrade level 4
Upgrade level 1 requirements
Upgrade level 2 requirements
Upgrade level 3 requirements
Upgrade level 4 requirements
Best players to use in EA FC 25 Clinical Finisher Evolution
There are over 40,000 options, and here are some of the best cards to consider.
These items make the best choices considering the stat upgrades and new playstyle+ on offer.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 2:22 PM
The Der Kaiser Evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and it allows you to improve a defensive card of your choice.
The evolution offers substantial upgrades to your selected card, and it's available for free of cost. Let's take a look at the best cards to include in this evolution, along with the upgrades and requirements.
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EA FC 25 Der Kaiser Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements for Der Kaiser Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Der Kaiser Evolution upgrades
There are four levels of upgrades with certain conditions to unlock them in the first place.
Upgrade level 1
Upgrade level 2
Upgrade level 3
Upgrade level 4
Upgrade level 1 requirements
Upgrade level 2 requirements
Upgrade level 3 requirements
Upgrade level 4 requirements
Best players to use in EA FC 25 Der Kaiser Evolution
There are over 14,000 options, and here are some of the best cards to consider.
These items make the best choices considering the stat upgrades and new playstyle+ on offer. As an alternative, you can also include a chained evo item to upgrade it further.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 1:56 PM
A niche game on Steam seems to have figured out exactly how to do early access right, and players are loving it.
In an era when many games linger in early access for years, often using it as an excuse to slowly add features or deliver constant updates, it's refreshing to see a game spend only a short time there, handle player feedback well, and nearly double its player count upon full release.
Realistic snowmobile simulator Sledders released after 15 months of early access
Sledders is a realistic snowmobile simulator game, about as niche as it gets. It first released on Dec. 5, 2023 on early access on Steam and is now a full game as of March 20.
Players get to experience what I'll believe to be authentic snowmobile driving—I'll probably never know for sure—complete with realistic physics and actual snowmobile sounds.
Despite its very specific theme, Sledders hit over 1,800 peak players on Steam after its release on March 20—almost double its early access peak—and earned an impressive average of 91% positive reviews in the last 30 days with 97% positive reviews on launch day. It even became SteamDB's best-rated release this week.
Even though snowmobiles aren't exactly common worldwide—many countries don't even have snow, let alone people who ride snowmobiles—Sledders might have found the same sweet spot as Eurotruck Simulator. Just as Eurotruck Simulator attracts many players who aren't truck drivers in real life, Sledders could appeal to enthusiasts who enjoy realistic experiences.
Early reviews suggest the game is a bit hard to start but fun to play, which is the sweet spot for simulators. If it's too easy, it doesn't feel real. If it's too hard, it becomes frustrating.
Snowmobile enthusiasts helped make Sledders
A developer shared on the snowmobiling Reddit community why Sledders has connected so well with players. It turns out one of the developers is a real snowmobile expert who previously ran a snowmobile shop and even recorded real engine sounds to ensure maximum realism.
Sledders is also available on Xbox and PS5 for $34.99.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 1:28 PM
Even though Naoe remains guarded and composed, she allows her defenses to crumble when it comes to her two potential love interests. Katsuhime is one of those characters you can swoon, embodying a timeless "rivals to lovers" arc. Find out how to romance and recruit Katsuhime in Assassin's Creed: Shadows.
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AC Shadows Katsuhime romance guide
You can charm your way to Katsuhime's heart during six quests, where you must choose specific dialogue points. The first mission won't be as steamy as the others, as this will be the first time you meet her (got to start somewhere, right?) Let's break down all the talking points you need to hit to romance Katsuhime in AC: Shadows:
The romance dialogue choices typically come up during each mission's conclusion. That means you'll have to go against several challenging enemies, all in the name of love. If you aren't sure how to complete these quests, we'll go over each one to help you get through them.
How to complete Against the Koga-ryu quest
You can start the Against the Koga-ryu mission from the main campaign questline, The Naginata. This enemy is a part of the Onryo hit list Naoe and Yasuke have been knocking out together.
You'll meet Katsuhime at the top of Enryakuji Temple in Omi. Defeat the four enemies there, and you'll earn the Sharpshooter trophy once the quest wraps up.
How to complete Showdown in Sakamoto
The Showdown in Sakamoto quest will trigger right after the Against the Koga-ryu quest. You must locate Shotei at the top of Sakamoto Tower (above the town). You'll switch to Yasuke as you take down the boss, Gamo Yoshimitsu. Then, you'll gain control of Naoe, where you can make your first romance choice. Tell her that you like her teppo, and things will start to heat up between the two of you.
It'll get even hotter when you have to destroy the three explosives shortly after, utilizing Naoe's Kunais. You can avoid conflict by aiming for the explosives on top of buildings. The last two steps require you to meet up with Katsuhime again and eliminate the boss, Akechi Kagemitsu.
How to complete Letter from Katsuhime
With the Showdown in Sakamoto quest out of the way, you should now see Katsuhime's new quest on the Objectives board. It'll be under the League section near Yaya's recruit quest.
Track the Letter from Katsuhime's quest and travel to Omi's The Shimmering Fields. You'll have to retrieve some sake for her in Koga. Look for a ladder here leading underground.
Pick up the sake and return to Katsuhime. The second romance choice appears at this point, in which you must choose "It offers time with me."
How to complete The Tale of Genin
The Tale of Genin quest brings a challenge, as the enemies may be at Level 29 (can be higher depending on your level). Be sure to upgrade your weapons with resources or gold. You'll have to go to Wakasa, one of the most difficult provinces in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Travel to Katsuhime's waypoint and help her investigate what happened to her friends.
Find three signs of struggle: one inside the house, one outside, and the last across the bridge (following a blood trail). You can also talk to the man outside the home to gather more information.
Kill the four pirates at the end of the path, and then check on Sada for the next romance dialogue point. Tell Katsuhime, "I do enjoy your company," to move on to the following stage of Naoe's romance journey.
How to complete The Diary of Lady Rokkaku
Once you've begun the Diary of Lady Rokkaku, Naoe's shot at love is within your grasp. Head over to Omi, where you'll find a letter from Katsuhime.
She's gone and got herself in trouble, so you must rescue her from Isono Kazumasa. It's absolutely crucial to save Katsuhime as quickly as possible to keep her from dying. You're under a time crunch here, so don't bother fighting any enemies and use the rooftops/platforms ahead to reach her.
Eliminate Isono Kazumasa and other enemies to get them away from Katsuhime. Next, carry her to the lower-level doorway, but be careful of the other foes ahead.
I suggest setting her down and getting rid of anyone in this pathway. After you've carried her out the doorway, you now have the option to recruit Katsuhime. Before this happens, she'll want to meet with you elsewhere, where you'll finally get the romance scene.
How to complete The Jounin Pillow Book
The Jounin Pillow Book quest is a pretty straightforward one since you'll have all the romance choices laid out in front of you. Return to Wakasa to find Katsuhime on the northern side of this province.
I won't reveal any spoilers, but let's just say things get reasonably intense when you tell Katsuhime, "Let's find out." There's also a second choice that allows you to seal the deal as her one and only or reject her. Naoe does have one another romantic interest, so it's up to you whether you want to stay faithful to Katsuhime or get your flirt on with someone else.
How to recruit Katsuhime in AC Shadows
You can recruit Katsuhime during The Diary of Lady Rokkaku quest, requiring you to rescue her. As long as you've saved her, she'll be grateful to you and willingly accept your offer to join the team. If you romanced her, you'll unlock the additional side mission, The Jounin Pillow Book. But if you just kept things friendly, you'll simply find her at the Hideout.
Katsuhime is an excellent teppo specialist who takes on the role of your fire support in battles. Call on her anytime there are too many enemies to deal with, and she'll prove her worthiness through her one-shot kills.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 1:18 PM
Assassin's Creed Shadows had a surprisingly smooth release, considering the history of Assassin's Creed releases.
For a game series that had some nightmare-fuel glitches, like characters in AC Unity losing their entire face and making eyes float into the air, the glitches that we're seeing in Shadows' early days, just a few hours after release, are just okay to deal with.
It's nothing that breaks the game, which is proven by players rating the game positively as well as critics giving it an average 8/10, showing that whatever issues that are happening aren't really disturbing the gameplay.
There's one glitch, though, that has been found by several Assassin's Creed Shadows players, and it's actually quite funny and a bit scary if you look too closely into it.
Petting the dog in AC Shadows makes the dog stand up and freeze
A player shared a video of them petting a dog in AC Shadows at night, and as they approach the dog, the dog simply stands in a T-pose and keeps standing while the player pets the air, almost as if they are channeling something between their hands instead of actually petting the dog.
So while Naomi thinks there is a dog there, the dog is standing still, frozen in mid-air next to her while his spirit is being pet in front of her.
This glitch is harmless because this is not a fight scene and this doesn't break anything in the game, so it's just funny that this interaction can happen. But it's also likely that if it gains too much attention, Ubisoft will soon patch it because, of course, it kills some of the immersion of the game.
Still, the game has been topping sales charts and getting positive player reviews, despite some toxic players having some oddly weird behavior towards streamers, just because they don't like some of the choices Ubisoft made with the game.
However, nothing like this seems to be disturbing the community that much, and the game keeps featured in Steam's top seller list and beating the releases of other Assassin's Creed games that were on Steam before.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 1:15 PM
Signal Jammers are one of several collectibles available in GTA V. You are tasked with finding and destroying them to get a juicy reward at the end.
Here's where you can find all the signal jammers so that you can get yourself the goodies.
How to destroy the signal jammers in GTA Online
The signal jammers in GTA Online are little black devices with two antennae and red lights that blink incessantly. The lights will make them easier to spot at night, as does the continuous beeping tone they emit during the day.
The jammers can be destroyed in many ways, but since they are often at the top of antennae and towers, a sniper rifle is the best choice. The jammers are recognized as actual targets by homing missiles and similar weapons, which makes it easier to destroy them at a distance.
Where are all the signal jammers in GTA Online?
Overall, there are fifty signal jammers to destroy in GTA Online, and they can be found throughout the state of San Andreas.
For each jammer you take down, you get a small reward of $2.000 and 1.000 RP. After destroying them all, you get a final big reward of $50.000, and you will also get Avi Schwartzman as part of your support crew in the Diamond Casino heist.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 1:02 PM
In a suprising turn of events, TaleWorlds Entertainment has announced the first full-featured expansion pack for Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord. Titled War Sails, this new DLC is supposed to introduce a whole new dimension of warfare to the sandbox strategy/RPG hybrid, but is it going to work out?
Mount & Blade 2 has gone through a very long and arduous development process. It only launched in Steam Early Access back in March 2020, with a subsequent mild 1.0 release in October 2022, and there's not been much happening on that front ever since. With almost three years having gone by in a breeze, nobody really expected TaleWorlds to suddenly announce a huge new DLC, but here we are, with War Sails in tow. Though the Viking aesthetic commands the announcement trailer, there's much more to War Sails than just that, and it is poised to revitalize Bannerlord's tired old gameplay loop.
Can the War Sails DLC rejuvenate Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord?
Bannerlord: War Sails is due to release on June 17, 2025, and its feature list is nothing if not impressive:
Crucially, naval combat is supposed to be fully physics-driven, with the behavior of the sea and wind greatly affecting the vessels' performance in combat. Ramming will be a thing, too, with dynamic boarding parties and other related features coming into their own in close-quarters combat.
Frankly, War Sails sounds much more promising and exhaustive than I'd have dared to expect from a Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord DLC. Make no mistake: this is a genuinely good game with a thriving modding community, it's just that it's a kind of a reinvention of the original Mount & Blade games rather than its own thing. War Sails is the first time we're seeing something genuinely novel and exciting from TaleWorlds, and though there's every chance the expansion pack ends up falling flat on its face, the alternative is that it finally elevates the game to a whole new level.
Of course, War Sails' more-or-less imminent release means that all of our Mount & Blade 2 modlists are about to get broken. To that end, if you're looking to experience the game anew in mid-June with the DLC in tow, I recommend wiping your modlist clean and maybe even reinstalling the whole thing just to be safe. This may well be the Big Thing Mount & Blade 2 fans have been waiting for, so I've got my fingers crossed for TaleWorlds this time around.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 12:21 PM
As each new find plays a big role in helping the expedition understand the new land, capturing a good amount of rare endemic life forms can be just as important as hunting apex predators in Monster Hunter Wilds.
But although a few of them can be easy to spot, many others can make you wish you could just face a frenzied guardian instead. To help catch them all as soon as possible, here are all the rare endemic/aquatic life locations in Monster Hunter Wilds and how to display them.
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All Windward Plains rare endemic life locations in Monster Hunter Wilds
We could find two exclusive rare endemic life specimens —the Sandstar and the Black Windrustler— while exploring the Windward Plains region in Monster Hunter Wilds. You can check out where to find both of them below.
Sandstar
A glowing creature who needed to be way cuter to make up for the frustration we had to endure to find it, you can find Sandstars in the upper portions of Area 13. They will only appear during the night and be exclusive to the Plenty and Fallow seasons, with the latter featuring way more frequent encounters. Here's the spot where we managed to find a Sandstar:
As they will move fast and spot you from a great distance, even if you are wearing the Ghillie Mantle, bring a few Screamer Pods to stagger your mark before throwing your net to capture it. Catching the Sandstar will award you the I Caught a Shooting Star trophy/achievement.
Black Windrustler
Another catch who is quick on their feet, you can find Black Windrustlers around areas 7, 8, and 10 of the plains during the season of Plenty. Although an extremely rare spawn, the small monster won't be hard to spot in the field, as its black scales will contrast with the environment. As you can see in the image below, we found the monster while in Area 7.
All Scarlet Forest rare endemic life locations in Monster Hunter Wilds
In the region that houses the biggest amount of rare endemic and aquatic life forms in Monster Hunter Wilds, you can find a total of seven different specimens while in the Scarlet Forest. As you can see below, most of them can be found during the Plenty season.
Hymstrigian
You can find the purple/rose-colored Hymstrigian in a branch at the center of the shallow river in Area 8. The season or time of day doesn't seem to matter that much here, although I could spot them significantly more often during the day and when on the season of Plenty. If you don't spot the bird after reaching the area, wait for a little while before resetting the environment, as they will often make a few rounds before returning to place.
Dazzlewing
Found exclusively during the season of Plenty, you can find Dazzlewings atop the remains of broken trees all over the Scarlet Forest, specifically within Areas 6 and 11. As a diurnal bird, they can only be spotted during the daytime, with their most common spot being atop the trunk below. Like the Hymstrigian, the Dazzlewing won't be easily startled and can be captured through a well-placed net throw.
Regal Jewel Scarab
You can find Regal Jewel Scarabs stuck in the trunks of large trees in Areas 2 and 3 of the Scarlet Forest. The catch is, the pink and gold insects can only be found on the Fallow and only seem to spawn on trees covered in the crimson sap. As you can see below, we were lucky enough to find them in one of the first trunks facing the region's Base Camp.
Goliath Squid
Only acquirable through fishing, you can spot the Goliath Squid on the large lake in Area 17 during Nighttime. Although I cannot say for sure if they are only available within a set season, I was able to spot them extremely often while in the season of Plenty. It's also important to point out that you can only catch the creature with the Tentacle Jigs bait. Once you capture the squid, you will unlock the exclusive Monster (Squid) Hunter Trophy/Achievement.
Petricanths
Another aquatic find: Petricanths in Monster Hunter Wilds on a small lake facing the Ruin Interior Camp in Area 16. The fish is more common during the season of Plenty and, unlike the Goliath Squid, can be captured with a simple net throw. Players also claimed to be able to find the fish in Oilwell Basin's Area 14, but I was unable to spot any there.
Curioshell Crab
Arguably the easiest rare endemic life specimen to find in Monster Hunter Wilds, you can find the Curioshell Crab by heading to the Underground Lake Camp in Area 8. Once there, you can spot the creature 8 out of 10 times by heading to the spot shown in the image below. Although it might be possible to spot them during every season, I had the most luck during the season of Plenty.
It is also possible to find the crab at Windward Plains, in the large area right of the Groundwater Vein Camp (Area 14). Upon getting the Curioshell Crab, you will unlock the A Prize Held High trophy/achievement.
Grand Escunite and Escunite
Also found at the Area 8 Underground Lake Camp and only during the season of Plenty, you can get a few Grand Escunites (and many regular Escunites) by fishing on the subterranean lake facing the campsite. The crustaceous won't be hard to spot via its larger frame, prominent color, and shape. Like the Petricanths, those tired of fishing in the usual way can get both variants of the aquatic specimen by using their nets.
All Oilwell Basin rare endemic life locations in Monster Hunter Wilds
You can find three rare endemic life specimens while exploring the Oilwell Basin region, with the Peony Sparklerjelly ranking among the game's hardest to find. Here's where to find and how to catch each of them:
Azure Rufflizard
A breath of fresh air for those sick of searching for easily triggered creatures, you can find Azure Rufflizards all over the Oilwell Basin region, as they will share many of their green siblings' spawn locations. When looking for a place to start or focus your search, I recommend heading to Area 4, where the lizard can usually be found chilling by the ancient forge.
Peony Sparklerjelly
By far the most unique rare endemic life in Monster Hunter Wilds, you can find the Peony Sparklerjelly while exploring both areas 13 and 14 during the Plenty season. The creature will only appear during the Evening/Nighttime. Unlike the regular Sparklerjellies, the Peony Sparklerjelly will look like a gigantic floating cell at a distance. But don't let its size fool you, as one Capture Net throw will be more than enough to add it to your collection. Here's the spot where we managed to find the Peony Sparklerjelly:
Nu Yaya
The offspring of Nu Udra, you can find and catch the Nu Yaya exclusively in the Basin's Area 17. Unlike all other rare endemic finds here, however, the Nu Yaya will only appear there after you visit the area during the Firespring (Inclemency) season while a Tempered Nu Udra is roaming the map.
Doing that will prompt Alma to point out the existence of the eggs within the apex's lair and guarantee that the Nu Yaya will be found there in spades during the following season of Plenty. You first need to reach Hunter Level 40 and complete the What Lies Ahead quest to unlock the Tempered Nu Udra chance spawn.
All Iceshard Cliffs and Ruins of Wyveria rare endemic life locations in Monster Hunter Wilds
We found three rare endemic life specimens while in the Iceshard Cliffs and Ruins of Wyveria regions, with the latter featuring by far the hardest-to-spot selection. You can check out the locations of all of them below:
Downy Crake
You can find Downy Crakes in MH Wilds on the backs of any small monster running around Iceshard Cliffs during the Fallow season. Although there's no sure way to pinpoint their locations, we managed to spot them riding on the back of Rafmas at Area 12 multiple times during the daytime. Upon spotting a group of Crakes, just throw your net to capture them and turn however was carrying them hostile.
Gillopod
The first creature exclusive to Ruins of Wyveria, we spotted a few Gillopods on the ruins featured by the path leading the Crumbling Strutures Camp to Area 2, on the spot highlighted below. They will are exclusive to the Wyvern's Stirring (Inclemency) season and can only spawn during the day.
Prism Hercudrome
The final endemic life in our list, you can find the Prism Hercudrome in only one location on MH Wilds; the tree highlighted in the image below and located at the center of Ruins of Wyveria's Area 6. But wait, there's more, as the Hercudrome will only appear during Plenty and can only spawn during the late night —aka a few minutes before morning comes in-game.
True to that, the best way to try to get the critter is by heading to the spot highlighted below during the nighttime and setting up camp while hoping for them to show up. As the area will feature a large number of highly active monsters, make sure to also have your Ghillie Mantle ready.
How to display rare endemic life in MH Wilds
Unfortunately for all looking to show the fruits of their labor, you cannot display your rare endemic life finds at will in Monster Hunter Wilds. Instead, after capturing it, you can spot them at the main tent in the Windward Plains Base Camp. Only one creature can be found roaming the tent at a time and it will change based on chance after each area reset.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 11:50 AM
Remember Concord? Despite it not even being a year old, Firewalk Studios' hero shooter has already been largely forgotten about. Well, unless you count it as something that will go down as one of the biggest flops of the current generation.
However, if you happen to have a PlayStation 5 copy of the game, you might want to chuck it on eBay. As noted in a recent report from Metro (which references a forum post on ResetEra), several people are trying to sell Concord on the auction site, with some of the asking prices being surprisingly steep.
As of right now, there are more than 80 listings on the UK version of eBay, with prices ranging from about £30 ($38) to over £360 (approximately $465). That's just for the game itself, though admittedly, some of them are off-the-shelf and sealed, which might be of some interest to very particular (read: affluent) collectors.
Is anyone going to buy one?
If you're not interested in the game itself, you could also pay hundreds for a Concord limited edition DualSense controller. While it's still very pricey, it at least would make a bit more sense, because at last that way, you'd have a usable accessory.
For those who don't remember, Concord was a live-service multiplayer shooter, essentially released to rub elbows with other popular titles in the genre, such as Overwatch, Valorant, and – perhaps to a lesser extent – Battleborn.
Sony released the game on August 23, 2024, for Steam and PS5. Sadly, it was an unmitigated failure, and the publisher pulled the plug on the servers (effectively killing the game) on September 6, 2024. So that's what? Two weeks? That has to be some sort of record.
Given that you can't actually play Concord anymore, it would be a rather odd decision for someone to pay over £300 for a PS5 copy. I mean, even if you do want it just to say you have it, there's no need to pay that much anyway, even on eBay.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 11:22 AM
Genshin Impact's 5.5 update will release two new artifact sets called the Long Night's Oath and Finale of the Deep Galleries. The former is suited for characters who rely on Plunging Attacks, while the latter is for Cryo characters.
You can find more details about the new artifacts in this article.
Two new artifact sets in Genshin Impact 5.5
Long Night's Oath
Long Night's Oath is one of the two new artifacts that will be released in version 5.5. Below are its set bonuses:
Long Night's Oath is a dedicated set for Plunging Attack DMG. The new set provides a ton of Plunging Attack DMG boost from both its 2-pc and 4-pc bonuses. It will be an amazing option for characters like Xiao, Gaming, Varesa, and even Diluc when paired with Xianyun.
Finale of the Deep Galleries
The other new artifact set in Genshin Impact 5.5 is the Finale of the Deep Galleries. Here are its complete set bonuses:
Based on the Finale of the Deep Galleries' 2-pc bonus, this set is meant for Cryo characters. Meanwhile, the 4-pc set bonus increases the user's Normal Attack DMG and Elemental Burst DMG. However, they are unusable on any character in the current roster due to the condition for triggering these effects. Therefore, the new set may likely be for an upcoming Cryo character.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 11:14 AM
Like all other competitive games, FragPunk also has a robust ranked mode that will test your ultimate skills as a Shard Card user and Lancers with abilities and guns.
The Ranked mode is the one most players would like to play, thanks to the glorious ranks and badges and you can earn and show it off to your mates. Here's how the ranked system works in the game along with all the ranks listed.
How to unlock Ranked in FragPunk
To unlock the Ranked mode in FragPunk, reach account level 30. You can do so by playing the Standard or Outbreak modes and earning XP.
All ranks in FragPunk
There are a total of seven ranks which are:
Like any other competitive shooter, such as Valorant or Rainbow Six Siege, FragPunk also requires you to win more matches to climb up the ranks. If you're ranked between Bronze and Platinum, you will play regular Ranked matches.
However, for those ranked Diamond or above, the rule changes, and you will be placed in Advanced Ranked Matches, where games are held on a best-of-11 basis. Each team also gets to choose its Card Captain, who makes all decisions about using Shard Cards in matches.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 11:08 AM
As you may or may not be aware by now, Helldivers 2 plays host to a pretty hefty number of guns. Big guns, small guns, laser guns... The funny thing is that they all share various attachments and doodads, so is there a customization system hiding somewhere in the background?
The answer to that question should be obvious to anyone who's ever taken a second glance at about two-thirds of Helldivers 2's armory: yes. Gear standardization doesn't only make sense from an in-universe Super Earth point of view in this game, after all. It's a perfectly sensible decision to run the same kind of optics on virtually all of your gear from a development viewpoint, too, as it shortens dev time and introduces interoperability for all the guns you create. Heck, we do it in the real world, too, with STANAGs and standardized railing systems.
Weapon customization is a crucial aspect of modern shooters. It adds an extra layer of personalization and allows players to fine-tune their gear however they see fit. It should be no surprise at all that Arrowhead Games had, at the very least, considered adding it to Helldivers 2 at some point in time. The bit that may come as a surprise, though, is that Arrowhead appears to have half-implemented it already.
To begin with, Arrowhead CCO Johan Pilestedt himself mentioned subsonic ammunition and suppressors early after the game came out. A statement that was subsequently lionized in the leak/datamine community with a massive list of weapon attachments already present in the game. Not long ago, a different dataminer even posted a simple Liberator getting kitted out with various sights, barrel attachments, grips, magazines, skins, and so on, though the post got taken down. Datamining is like that sometimes. Crucially, it's all in there, fully supported by Helldivers 2 as it currently stands.
None of this is surprising or a secret if you've kept an ear close to the ground, but the curious bit is that you don't even need to look outside of the game to get a sense of how Helldivers 2's weapons actually work. Many of them are the same baseline gun with different thingamabobs attached. Same as it is in Destiny 2!
Of course, all the different Liberators are obvious examples of this, but all the SG pump-action shotguns are built on the same platform, and the same can be said about the Breaker shotguns as well. This goes beyond standardized weapon classes, to boot: the Eruptor bolt-action rifle is just a customized JAR-5 Dominator. The list goes on and on.
I'm not criticizing Arrowhead's choice to handle Helldivers 2's weapons this way. I'm thrilled with it beacuse there's evidently a backend weapon customization framework that the team may choose to share with the community at some point in time—hopefully soon, because it would add a huge amount of variability to the experience. Customization is always a good thing, and Arrowhead has proven that it's got the moxie to handle some pretty wild crossover content. What's a new scope compared to something like that?
Obviously, then, Helldivers 2 has everything it needs to support the usual suspects: a framework for weapon mods (specifically, ammo types, aiming modules, grips, magazines, stocks, optics, and barrel assemblies that we've seen so far) to fit onto most guns' basic railing systems. Skins, too, are clearly implemented, but this is where we come to the first problem with Helldivers 2's potential guncrafting feature. Specifically, if you can switch everything from optics to ammo loads on any given gun, what is left in place to differentiate between, say, a basic Liberator Carbine and a Concussive Liberator? Because the latter is just a skinned-up Liberator Carbine with a drum mag, explosive ammo, and a few other bits and bobs.
This may be one of the main reasons why Arrowhead may be reticent to release weapon customization in Helldivers 2. Many Premium Warbonds have simply featured revamped, customized variants of base weapons, and allowing players to tweak and tune attachments however they wish would make it impossible for Arrowhead to keep doing that in the backend.
Regardless of that, I do think Arrowhead is going to give us gun attachments, skins, and all the other related greeblies sooner or later. It is one of the last missing aspects of the original Helldivers in the sequel, after all, and that has a been a pretty good signifier of what's to come.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 10:56 AM
GHOUL://RE is another anime-inspired Roblox game packed with interesting items and accessories. Whether you play as a Ghoul or a CCG Investigator, it is crucial to get your hands on the best equipment as soon as possible. Explore all items, accessories, and fragments in GHOUL://RE and learn how to get them all in our neat little guide.
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All Equipment in GHOUL://RE
First, let's talk about the basic equipment in GHOUL RE. Below is the list of all equipment pieces, sorted by rarity. If you still haven't played this Roblox gem, check out our GHOUL RE codes, and use them to get a boost right from the start.
Mythical Rarity Equipment
Panda Mask can be obtained after winning a certain Raid or defeating a Boss. It provides a randomized Buff and some defensive protection.
Yomo Outfit can be claimed after defeating the raid boss Yomo. Gives a random Buff and a hefty defensive boost.
Senior Investigator Black Robes is a highly protective gear granting a random buff and plenty of defense. You can purchase it at the CCG Headquarters.
Legendary Rarity
Obtained after winning a certain Raid or Boss, providing some defense and a randomized Buff. A useful symbol of despair and suffering.
Rare Rarity
Centipede Bracelet can be obtained after winning a certain Raid or Boss. Gives a randomized Buff and provides some defense, but be prepared for a hardy trial.
This Leg Shackle was once worn by a prisoner, and you can claim it after winning a certain Raid or Boss. As usual, it gives a randomized Buff and some minor defense.
Common Rarity
Worn by a tyrant, Bloody Cape can be claimed after winning a certain Raid or Boss. It will grant its wearer a random Buff.
You can buy this symbol of friendship from a vendor, but it can only be purchased by CCG players. It will grant you a random Buff.
All Items in GHOUL://RE
Regular Minerals
Fragments
Refined Fragments
Boss Drops
Equipment System Overview
Each GHOUL RE character can equip up to six items all at once, however, all items must be of different type.
Equipment Types:
Stat Rolls
Each equipment item can roll between 1 and 5. For instance, you can roll a specific power or boost ranging from 1% to 5%.
Equipment Influences
Every item upon being created is given an influence. Influences govern the item's rolls, as well as stat buffs.
1. Strength
2. Mastery
3. Dexterity
4. Endurance
Stacking and Item Compatibility
Trinkets
Trinkets randomly spawn on the map and you can be sold them for Yen. Also, you can deploy them in the CCG's crafting system and produce new items.
Clothes
CCG Clothes
Ghoul Caffe Clothes
This concludes our list of all items, accessories, and fragments in GHOUL RE and how to get them all. For your future endeavors, visit our guide on all locations in GHOUL RE and learn how to eliminate all foes with minimum effort and skill.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 10:36 AM
While GHOUL RE is very much focused on its PvP (and Perma Death PvP), the devs have been hard at work at keeping the PvE scene strong and healthy. In a recent update, GHOUL RE added Raid bosses, and we're so thrilled to take a break from all the player killing that we decided to give you this complete GHOUL RE Boss Guide.
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How to Spawn Bosses in GHOUL://RE
There are two types of bosses in GHOUL RE:
You can spawn smaller bosses by accepting missions for your faction's mission board. As a Ghoul player, you can accept CCG Boss missions, and as a CCG member, you can take on Ghoul Boss missions. When you accept one of these, you'll get a yellow arrow showing you where the boss has spawned. Even though these are smaller bosses that can be soloed, we recommend you bring a friend or two along just in case. You never know if players of the opposing faction may decide to ruin your fun.
Other than CCG and Ghoul Boss missions, both factions can also accept Bosses Fighting missions. These are interesting because not only do they spawn one of the opposing faction bosses but also one of your own bosses. In a sense, this is a clash between two NPC bosses where you get to tip the scales. These are arguably easier to do than regular boss missions because the bosses will be focused on each other while you'll just do damage. Again, while you can solo these, it's always safer to bring a friend or two along.
As for spawning Raid Bosses, you first need to have 5,000 Yen. Then you talk to the Boss Raid NPC (a girl with blonde hair near the CCG building), and get her to spawn one of the three. Once you do, you'll be teleported to a secluded area where you can fight them. You can (and absolutely should) bring as many friends as you can. Up to 7 people can tag along with you to a Raid Boss.
To respawn bosses, simply accept another mission from the mission board or pay another fee to the Raid Boss NPC.
GHOUL://RE Raid Boss Guide
Don't think you can solo these, without some serious cheese tactics (we do have a few here to share, by the way). Raid Bosses have a ton of health and lots of attacks, and they tend to hit pretty hard. Unless you know what you're doing, definitely grab a group of friends (up to 8 players can attack a Raid Boss).
Eto Boss Guide in GHOUL://RE
Eto is, arguably, the easiest of the three bosses in GHOUL RE as of writing this. Despite Eto's intimidating appearance, you can destroy it pretty easily with the right knowledge. Eto has 4 moves.
While it might seem like a lot, once you learn all the moves above, Eto is pretty easy to kill, especially with a good team of players. Even if you aren't prepared, most will probably learn the moves during the fight, which normally lasts anywhere from 3 to 5 minutes.
Tatara Boss Guide in GHOUL://RE
Tatara is even more predictable than Eto, but it is arguably more difficult because of how much health it has. Fighting this thing for the first time was really discouraging because of how little damage we were doing, but after fighting it for a bit, this is just an easy but very tanky boss.
Nero Boss Guide in GHOUL://RE
Nero has the fewest moves, but it does the most damage out of all other Raid bosses. Almost all of its attacks are parryable, so with enough practice, this may become one of the easiest bosses to fight. Despite this, Nero's attacks cover a wide area, so definitely be prepared to take some damage until you learn the ropes.
Currently, there aren't any cheese methods for Nero.
GHOUL://RE Boss Loot Drops
Unfortunately, most bosses in GHOUL RE have the same loot pool. Raid bosses can drop a few unique items, but for the most part, you can similar loot from all bosses. Here are all the drops you can expect
Additionally, each Raid boss has a few unique drops. These aren't guaranteed.
That's all there is to it. Have fun Raiding these bosses with your friends, and enjoy the loot. If you haven't already, check out our GHOUL RE codes for some cool freebies.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 10:28 AM
Shining Revelry is all set to be the next major expansion for Pokemon TCG Pocket, and it will mark the introduction of Shiny variants.
The upcoming expansion will not only have its own booster set (as expected), but players will also be able to find shiny variants for some of their favorite pocket monsters. The upcoming expansion also marks the debut of the eagerly-awaited Ranked mode in TCG Pocket.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Shining Revelry release date
Shining Revelry will go live on March 27. Expect the new booster pack in the in-game store once the expansion goes live. Based on our information, you can expect shiny variants for fan favorites like Charizard EX, Lucario EX, and Pachirisu. The new cards can be obtained from the booster pack, and wonder picks.
From April 1, players will be eligible to obtain a Shiny Charizard-themed display board and a binder. Shining Revelry will also introduce Pokemon and Trainers from the Scarlet and Violet series, featuring charming Tatsugiri, Sprigatito, and Iono art.
The new expansion will also include fresh Starter Deck missions, available from March 27 to April 26. By completing the missions, players will win a deck ticket. They can then exchange the ticket for one of nine available options, and the cards will be added to their collection. It's a neat mechanic that will make the grind easier for new players.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Ranked Mode release date
The first season of Ranked matches will coincide with the launch of the new expansion. It will start on March 27, 11:00 P.M. PDT, and continue until April 26, 10:59 P.M. PDT. While the matchmaking method will remain the same, Ranked will pair players of similar skill levels worldwide.
The rewards available for Ranked matches have yet to be revealed. Players will fight for an emblem, which will be awarded to them at the end of a season based on how they performed and ranked. There will be a lot riding on the Ranked mode, and expect to see some incredibly meta decks used by the players.
The community received the Triumphant Light expansion at the start of March, featuring two powerful cards: Arceus EX and Leafeon EX. Shining Revelry could have its own set of EX cards to pack, but it could also be all about the shiny variants featuring cards from previous expansions.
It's also likely that more expansion cards will be revealed closer to the March 27 release date.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 10:11 AM
HoYoverse has started accepting applications for the Genshin Impact 5.6 beta. If interested, you can apply before the deadline and get a chance to enjoy the unreleased content from the new version, such as the new characters and map exploration.
You can find more details about the beta application and its deadline in this article.
How to apply for Genshin Impact 5.6 beta test
As mentioned, the application process for the version 5.6 beta has already started. Before you apply for the test, you must fulfill the following conditions to be considered eligible:
If you meet all the requirements, you can click here and fill out the survey to complete the application for the Genshin Impact 5.6 beta test.
Listed below are the questions that you must answer in the survey:
Beta application deadline
The beta test applications will be open until March 24, 2025, at 10 am (UTC+8). Do note that simply applying for the test doesn't guarantee the chance to participate in the beta test. If selected, you will receive a message from the official Paimon bot with further instructions.
The devs haven't revealed when the beta test will begin but it will likely be after Genshin Impact 5.5 is released.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 9:30 AM
The second phase of the Genshin Impact 5.4's Spiral Abyss has finally started and it features a new lineup of enemies.
A user on X has shared a data that shows the most popular teams used by other players to clear Floor 12 of the current Abyss reset. You can use this as reference to decide your teams if you're struggling to clear the endgame content.
Most popular teams in Genshin Impact 5.4 Spiral Abyss
A user named @hxg_diluc on X shared a data showing the usage rates of teams in version 5.4's Spiral Abyss. The data is based on a sample size of 115,692 players, and naturally, it does not reflect the entirety of the Genshin Impact community.
Listed below are the top 10 most popular teams in the current Abyss, based on their usage rates:
Mavuika's team took the first spot in the ranking with 46.9% usage rate. However, it is safe to say that Neuvillette dominated the new Abyss as 5 of the 10 teams are his. This just shows how strong the Iudex of Fontaine is and he will remain one of the most popular choices unless the Abyss features enemies immune to Hydro.
Alhaitham, Xiao, and Ayaka's premium teams were also quite popular, which shouldn't be surprising given the nature of enemies and Blessings. In addition, there's an surprising entry at #9 as some players soloed Floor 12 of the Genshin Impact 5.4 Spiral Abyss with Wriothesley, proving that the Duke of the Fortress of Meropide still got it.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 9:30 AM
The current Genshin Impact 5.4 Spiral Abyss reset features several strong enemies. Furthermore, a recent survey shared by a user on X shows the most popular characters that players used to defeat these enemies on Floor 12.
You can use this data as a reference and consider your options when building the teams before challenging the Spiral Abyss.
Genshin Impact 5.4 Phase 2: 10 most popular characters in Spiral Abyss
A user named @hxg_diluc on X posted a list of the most used characters in the ongoing phase of the Spiral Abyss, based on the sample size of 115,692 players. While this doesn't represent the entire player base, it should give you a rough idea of who was the most effective character on Floor 12.
Here's the list of the 10 most used characters in Spiral Abyss in the second phase of Genshin Impact 5.4, based on their usage rates:
Furina is the most popular character in the Spiral Abyss with a 96.7% usage rate. This is one of the highest rates achieved by any unit in the game so far. That said, it shouldn't be surprising since Furina is arguably the best sub-DPS/support unit and the Abyss Ley Line Disorder heavily favors her.
In the second spot is Xilonen with a 92.6% usage rate. She is also one of the best supports so it makes sense for her to be a popular choice in the Abyss. Interestingly, Furina and Xilonen are the only two with more than a 90% usage rate. Slightly behind them is Neuvillette as the third most used character. He is one of the best damage dealers so it is no surprise that he is there.
Meanwhile, Mavuika is in the sixth spot with a 68.1% usage rate and is more popular than the other Archons. Unsurprisingly, Bennett is also one of the most popular characters in Spiral Abyss. He ranked #7 with a usage rate of 68% and is the only 4-star on the list.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 9:24 AM
The Low Driven playstyle is sweeping the EA FC 25 meta since its introduction as part of Title Update 10, and mastering it will allow you to win more games.
Whether you're a beginner or veteran, the Low Driven playstyle is extremely lethal in front of goal. To make the most out of this playstyle, you'll want to use a card with Low Driven+. EA Sports has already added a fair few cards with the playstyle in Ultimate Team, and I expect more of them in the near future.
How to trigger Low Driven playstyle in EA FC 25
The Low Driven playstyle is one of the easier ones to perform, but it will require practice. The easiest way of triggering Low Driven is with the help of a tap shot.
Performing a tap shot is simple: just tap the shoot button. You don't have to press any other button: just the shoot button along with the LS for direction. Make sure you don't keep the shoot button pressed. Just gently tap it once, and the player you control will perform a shot that will stick closely to the ground.
Without the Low Driven playstyle, this shot type tends to have low power. With the playstyle, the shots will have significantly more power, but a low elevation makes it very hard for the goalkeeper to save. I feel that the Low Driven playstyle is the most meta choice you can currently utilize in EA FC 25, and it will continue to remain as such without a nerf in the future.
To make the method simpler, try to shoot with less than 30% of the power bar filled when you're about to kick. Of course, it's not possible to check the bar when shooting at all times, so it's better to build muscle memory in the long run. You can always go to the training modes to practice tap shots. For this, you can pick any striker you want, as the objective is to build up your motor skills.
Once done, Ultimate Team is where you can find the most cards with this playstyle. If you're on a tight budget, the Gary Lineker FUT Birthday Icon is available for less than 100,000 coins. This card is the cheapest way to try out the playstyle, and you will find that scoring goals can be extremely easy.
The chances of your success go up in situations where there's just the goalkeeper to beat. To make the most out of it, try pairing the Low Driven playstyle with trivela shots to guarantee a goal with the correct angles.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 9:10 AM
Going without any starting items into your next run can be really tiresome in Dead Rails. Buying items that last you only for one life is arguably as bad. However, there is a way to start each journey loaded up, and that is by getting and equipping classes. So, without further ado, find out which classes are the best by following our ultimate Dead Rails class guide.
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What are Classes in Dead Rails
Each class in Dead Rails lets you carry preset items into each run without having to buy those items for bonds. Also, some classes give you unique passive bonuses, like being able to revive other players without bandages. In general, you should save up all the bonds that you find and invest them into unlocking new classes. This way, you will always have a decent starting loadout and powerful passive abilities.
Dead Rails Class Tier List
In the above Dead Rails class tier list, we ranked all classes from best to worst based on their overall strength, both when playing solo or with a party. In general, classes that cost more Bonds to unlock are stronger than the rest. However, that is not always the case. The Ironclad class is an excellent example of a relatively weak class that costs a lot of Bonds to unlock.
Best Dead Rails Classes for Solo Play
If you like to play alone and hog all the Bonds for yourself, then you should farm them up and get either Vampire, Survivalist, or Zombie. Vampire is the best Dead Rails class for solo play because of its survivability and speed. However, it has a very unique playstyle. So, you can't expect that other players will always conform to you unless all of you are playing as Vampires.
Dead Rails Class List
Below, you can find all the Dead Rails classes along with their cost, the starting items they give you, and the unique passive bonuses they provide you with. Also, we highlighted the pros and cons of each class to give more context to the Dead Rails tier list above.
How to Get and Change Classes in Dead Rails
In Dead Rails, you can get new classes and change your current class at the Tailor NPC in the main lobby. Each class costs some amount of bonds to unlock, and changing your class is possible only before you start a run. You can see your currently equipped class above your character's head while in the main lobby.
Farming Bonds in Dead Rails
If you want to unlock a class in Dead Rails, you first have to grind out quite a bit of bonds. Unfortunately, bonds can be hard to come by if you don't know where to look for them. In general, the best locations to find Bonds in Dead Rails are the castle at the 40km mark and Bank vaults in burning towns on the side of the rail. For more information on how to approach entering these places, check out our guide on how to farm bonds in Dead Rails.
That concludes our ultimate Dead Rails class guide. If you are still indecisive about picking your go-to weapon, check out our Dead Rails weapons tier list and find your new main.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 9:01 AM
Kaiserpunk is a weird game, starting with the genre. Like the hot new strategy game from the timeline where Civilization merged with Sim City, Kaiserpunk distinguishes itself from both city builders and grand strategy. The strangeness continues with the daily grind of ruling an early 20th century city where workers riot when their town of 100 illiterate souls doesn't receive the daily newspapers.
Running the city, big or small (and they all invariably become big), is an act of balance run with the sensibilities of slapstick comedy. Completing a chain of production means overextending your reach and destabilizing the whole economy, the only cure being overextending in the opposite direction. You'll fix a crisis among laborers by building a factory and hiring a bunch of manufacturers, who need fancy new luxuries, or they will literally riot. You do what you can to keep them calm and begin production on gramophones, which require new factories and new manufacturers.
Congratulations, you just made the problem worse! Now you'll definitely have to find that oil to refine into rubber, mix it with other materials in new factories, and make lots and lots of radios for the worker class that now dominates your city. Trying to satisfy the needs of a group multiplied its members tenfold and made the tax revenue penalty for not meeting their extra needs a death sentence.
Kaiserpunk (PC, [reviewed])
Developer: Overseer Games
Publisher: Overseer Games
Released: March 21, 2025
MSRP: $29.99
The chain of production
You might think, based on the scenario above, that that this is a city building game about society and its need, not just workers and resources, like so many tabletop strategy games. You couldn't be further from the truth. Anything regarding humans in Kaiserpunk is laughably abstract. Let's look at the basic worker: the laborer. They only need two luxury goods to be happy and max out their tax output, clothes and newspaper. Let's ignore clothes for now, or we'll be here all day.
How do you make a newspaper? Of course, the answer changes depending on what you mean by "newspaper," the kind of population it will serve, and the technology available. But this is Kaiserpunk, so of course we use an early 20th century industrial process to serve a population of 100 people who presumably can't even read.
So, how do you make a newspaper? Well, first you need paper. Actually, first you need cellulose. Actually, first you need wood, and to make wood you need a forester. Not a lumberjack; a whole building dedicated to harvesting and cutting down trees. You'll then need electricity (a miraculously effective windmill, in this case), then a cellulose factory, then a paper mill, then a printing press, and finally a… wait, the printing press makes newspapers? How do you make books, then? That's the best part, you don't!
What about the distribution and the writing of the newspaper? That's not part of the industrial process, so in Kaiserpunk, it might as well not exist. To be fair, making a newspaper is already complex enough and I'm not asking for it to be even more complex. But it seems strange to keep the cellulose factory and not the part where you infuse a lifeless material with what makes it valuable. Cellulose is here only because the game is very interested in how one resource slots into the complex system of industrial production. Cellulose is an essential component in the production of newspapers, but also ammunition. To make newspapers and not weapons is to throw away precious synchrony between the two production systems.
That's also why workers are here, as a resource with extraordinary needs and functions that encompasses the entire economy. They're present in farmland and industry, they're both producers and consumers of the luxury goods that make up many of the resources in the game, but they don't feel human at all. The ostracization of the workers' involvement in industry from their humanity permeates the entire game. You unlock jazz clubs long after gramophones and radios because jazz clubs seem more modern, even though live music obviously predates those technologies. Drinkable water serves no role in your city until you introduce chemical processes, even though people (and crops, and forests) need water, too.
In a way, the strangeness is part of the fun, and Kaiserpunk is in on the joke. The few cinematics in the game make fun of it constantly. What's not fun is trying to stay behind this Jenga tower of an economic system with the few tools that Kaiserpunk gives you and within the strict time/performance ratio it expects.
Chasing perennial growth
Kaiserpunk expects great things from you. Ever greater things, always improving until you're so far ahead, you might as well cut the game short. You'll always have a need for growth, even if you make the enemy AI completely incompetent. Let's go back to our newspaper example from before and take a closer look at cellulose. This material is extracted from wood and is used to make the paper used in magazines, but it's also one of the ingredients that go into creating ammunition. Every few in-game hours, those two chains of production consume five cellulose each. In the same timeframe, a cellulose factory makes 24 bits of cellulose.
Once you build a cellulose factory, it will consume lots of money and electricity to make way too much cellulose. The only way to justify the expense is to make lots of paper and ammunition, then feed the first to the workers and the second to soldiers. To not waste newspapers you need more workers, and those new workers need a job and other goods to satisfy their other needs. To use ammo, you need to go make militias, and to not waste militias you need war, which requires many interconnected chains of production, each as intricate as the one of cellulose.
Reaching a balance is extremely difficult and, more importantly, inefficient. You're always propelled forward by a new type of worker with needs you can't satisfy, or a surplus of material that's going to waste. If you approach Kaiserpunk as a grand strategy game with intricate production lines and conflict that mimic the war of attritions of the early 20th century, you'll find yourself right at home. If you were looking forward to a city builder set in the second industrial revolution, where internal politics and worker morale is tracked by social class, this might not be for you.
What Kaiserpunk is missing
I didn't personally enjoy chasing the ever-faster growth of my city and empire as much as Kaiserpunk would want me to, but I can see how someone could love this constant pressure to improve. I can't imagine anyone so much as tolerating the tools available to chase this kind of efficiency.
Many of those problems are small things that could be fixed in the future, from unwieldy menus with no sorting or search ability to the tiny thumbnails acting as resource icons (you try to distinguish a laborer from a manufacturer when the portraits are 20 pixels squared). Individually, those would be missing quality-of-life features. Together, they make it genuinely difficult to act on the simulation with the type of control and carefulness that Kaiserpunk demands.
The occasional crashes and weird audio bugs don't exactly sell the fantasy of a well-oiled system, either. Had it not been so punishing and intricate, it would be easier to forgive those issues. On the other hand, perhaps the grueling process of learning the ins and out of this system through imperfect information is the point, and it does fit a game about building a new empire in the interwar period.
There's a lot to do in Kaiserpunk, but dealing with it won't always be pleasant. It's up to you to decide if this bump in the road to complete mastery of the system is a problem or the point of the game.
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