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. |
Kotaku Friday, March 21, 2025 5:00 PM  Happy Ostara to those who celebrate! For everyone else, happy Spring Equinox! Winter is finally friggin' over, and while the world might still look a little dark and bleak, thank goodness we've now got longer days and warmer temps on the way. |
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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… |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 8:07 PM  What happens when you take the hero shooter concept of Overwatch and throw it into a street full of less than amicable residents? Well, you get a completely ludicrous FPS-brawler hybrid like Neighbors Suburban Warfare, that's what. With a lineup of hyperaggressive characters who will go much further than simply reporting you to your HOA, it's one of the weirdest and most chaotic PvP multiplayer games I've seen in a long while. After unveiling its Steam release date this week, it's kicked off an open beta, and it's raking in surprisingly high amount of players. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best multiplayer games, Best FPS games, Best fighting games |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 6:38 PM  We've seen a lot of realistic mil sim shooters crop up in recent months. There's the breakout hit Delta Force, there's the intense Gray Zone Warfare, and then there's Exfil, an Escape From Tarkov-style FPS which has all the core ingredients you need to be a gripping extraction experience. It's been flying pretty low under the radar since it launched in early access, but with a big new update and a free-to-play weekend, it may soon see a change in fortunes. Continue reading This under the radar Tarkov rival is free to play if you're fast MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Friday, March 21, 2025 5:11 PM  Assassin's Creed Shadows is doing a lot of things differently with its dual protagonist approach, giving you a bruising warrior in Yasuke and an agile, stealthy assassin in Naoe. In many ways, the latter is the ultimate embodiment of what it is to be a lead character in Ubisoft's long-running series, with her nimble parkour, vast toolbox of sneaky tactics, and the ability to still hold her own in open combat. However, when it comes to Naoe silencing enemies with AC's iconic Hidden Blade, things can get dicey if you try and assassinate tougher enemies because it's not always a guaranteed one-hit kill. What you might not know though is that you can return to the good old days of the Hidden Blade with an option that's buried deep within Assassin's Creed Shadows' settings. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Assassin's Creed Shadows review, Assassin's Creed Shadow weapons, Assassin's Creed Shadows skills |
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 |
Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 7:30 PM
Wuthering Waves, which is available as a direct download or via Epic Games Store for PC players, will appear on Steam as well. It'll come out on April 28, 2025.
You will be able to log into your Kuro Games account and link it with Steam, so you won't lose any progress. Valve has not yet confirmed whether Wuthering Waves will have Steam Deck compatibility, which might be one of the biggest draws for a PC player to move over to the Steam version. The banner for the game features Carlotta, who's a key character in the Rinascita storyline. You can also watch the TGA 2024 promotion video, as well as the trailer for Version 2.2: Tangled Truth in Inverted Tower.
Version 2.2 will be the newest patch for Wuthering Waves, and you can watch the preview broadcast for it here:
In Version 2.2, you'll be able to explore the inverted and mid-air region known as Avinoleum, where you will uncover Rinascita's past and secrets. Avinoleum will introduce a new gravity mechanic, in which you manipulate it to access new areas. Playing through this quest can net you the Bloodpact's Pledge 5-star Sword for free. New Resonators for the upcoming patch are Cantarella and Rover: Aero. Cantarella is a Havoc Rectifier Resonator who can support and heal allies, while hindering enemy movement.
Wuthering Waves is readily available on the PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. It'll appear on Steam on April 28, 2025. Version 2.2 will go live on March 26, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 7:00 PM
Shueisha pretty frequently releases JUMPMV music videos featuring Shonen Jump anime and manga series and popular or related songs on the official YouTube channel for the line, and the latest one is an Aqua Timez track for Bleach. This comes ahead of a season 4 of the Thousand-Year Blood War anime adaptation.
The song for this Bleach music video is "Oldrose." It features major characters like Ichigo, Orihime, Chad, Uryu, and Rukia. Footage from early in the anime adaptation, as well as segments from later arcs, all appear. This is interspersed with real-world footage of locations and Bleach imagery not taken from the show.
Here's the full video. If you turn on closed captions, and official English translation is available.
Aqua Timez is well known for its Bleach theme songs, though this is the first one in quite some time. That's due to the group breaking up in 2018. However, it reunited and is active again as of 2025. The songs "Alones," "Mask," "Sen no Yoru o Koete," and "Velonica" were previously used for the manga and anime series.
In fact, Shueisha released another Bleach music video with the Aqua Timez song "Velonica" in 2024. You can watch that below:
The Bleach anime adaptations, including Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, are streaming on on Disney+ and Hulu. Viz Media handles the manga series outside of Japan. The most recent game in the series is Bleach Rebirth of Souls, and it is available on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 6:30 PM
The Pokemon Company in Japan announced that it will release bath products featuring Croagunk as part of a collaboration with painkiller company Kerorin. This is the first time the two companies are working together, and it's also part of the 100th anniversary celebrations for Kerorin.
All the products feature the same image of a Croagunk enjoying a bath while saying that it's effective against toxins. Beneath the Kerorin logo is one for Pokemon Sento, which is a new line of merchandise featuring Pokemon relaxing in traditional Japanese public baths. Though Kerorin is a company that specializes in painkillers, it's a household name for those who frequent public baths and onsen.
According to the website, the Kerorin bucket was born in 1963 (Showa 38) after the current CEO (then a normal sales worker) suggested advertising Kerorin on public baths buckets. At the time, baths in Japan had shifted to using plastic instead of wood out of health concerns. The buckets first appeared in the Tokyo onsen before expanding to baths all across the country due to the positive reception.
As for the Kerorin and Pokemon goods that are part of the collaboration line-up, you can buy:
All the items are ones you might bring with you if you're visiting a public bath.
The Kerorin and Pokemon goods will appear in Pokemon Center stores from March 29, 2025. The online store will get them earlier on March 27, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 6:00 PM
The official Japanese YouTube channel for Pokemon uploaded a trailer for Pocket Monsters: Mega Voltage, which will be the newest anime installment of Liko and Roy's adventures. The new series will start airing from April 11, 2025.
Yuzu, a pop rock duo, sang the opening, "Get Back". Anime fans may already be familiar with the two, as they provided "Hyori Ittai", "Reason", and "Nagareboshi Kirari" for Hunter x Hunter (2011). You can hear a little bit in the newest trailer for Pocket Monsters: Mega Voltage. However, the trailer on the official YouTube channel for Pokemon in Japan region locked it. You have to be in Japan to watch it.
In the trailer, we can see older versions of Liko, Roy, and Dot. It also features Ult, a new character with a Sableye as his partner. His voice actor is Natsumi Fujiwara. Fujiwara previously appeared as Abigail in Great Pretender, Damian in Spy x Family, and Pulchra in Zenless Zone Zero. As the title of the show suggests, Mega Evolutions will become a key mechanic in Mega Voltage. We can confirm the Mega evolutions of Sableye and Lucario, as well as see characters like Roy and Ult with Mega Rings around their wrists.
Pocket Monsters: Mega Voltage, the next installment after Rayquaza Rising, will start airing on April 11, 2025. You can watch Pokemon Horizons on Netflix.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 5:30 PM
Clothes and accessories based on Team Rocket will appear in the Pokemon Center stores from April 18, 2025. Though you can wear T-Shirts and ties with the Team Rocket R logo, you can't actually recreate the iconic fit from the games or anime.
As mentioned above, all the items have the signature R logo, along with the word "Team" above it. Inside the R are Pokemon like Nidoqueen, Golbat, and Raticate. All the Pokemon showing up on clothing or other accessories are ones that Team Rocket members have used in the games. Here are the prices for some of the items:
For 14,900 JPY ($99.85), you can also try your luck in the lottery for the The Glory of Team Rocket attaché case. You can get the attaché case, which is all black save for the red R, as well as the 30 packs of The Glory of Team Rocket booster packs it'll contain. You'll also get everything you need to play TCG, since as card cases, a deck, and a playing mat. That doesn't mean you have to use the attaché case for playing TCG if you wanted to bring it around in more everyday settings. While it's only available via lottery now, the Pokemon website states that it might come back in the future.
The Team Rocket merchandise will appear in Pokemon Center stores from April 18, 2025. This looks like an Asia exclusive.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 5:00 PM
Something's out in the sky, and it's turning everybody into monsters. That's the premise behind Devolver Digital and Francis Coulombe's Look Outside. The game plunges you into the dark by default and boasts a wonderfully spooky atmosphere that never lets up. If you're a fan of eldritch horror, it's certainly one to check out.
In Look Outside, you play as Sam, a queasy-looking man who lives alone in a spacious, but ill-furnished, apartment. Soon after you wake up, you feel the urge to look outside your window. But before you can obey, you meet your neighbor Sybil. She mostly appears as a disconcerting eye peeking in through your walls. You learn from her that something is happening, and that it'll all blow over in 15 days. Those who looked at the sky, however, transformed into monsters beyond human comprehension. And yes, they're all roaming around the building that Sam has to walk around in.
Aside from gathering food and resources, Sam also has to fight the eldritch monsters roaming around the complex. Not all the monsters are completely hostile, and there's still room to communicate with them. Astronomers who seem to understand what's going on are also in the building, and Sam can aid them in getting to the bottom of the mystery. He doesn't have to fight alone, either. By accepting and helping fellow survivors, as well as letting them crash at his apartment, he can gain some really useful and powerful party members to help him navigate the new world he lives in.
Look Outside was an indie game that developer Francis Coulombe uploaded onto Itch.io. Coulombe is a game artist, developer, and animator based in Canada who previously contributed pixel art for games like Katana Zero. The version of Look Outside that's on Itch.io is almost like the demo of the game. The full Version 1.0 build of the game has a lot more content to play through.
For better or for worse, Look Outside plays like a standard turn-based RPG. You give each character a command in battle, as well as craft items to use in battle or on the field. Sometimes you might damage your weapon, which will cause them to deal less damage until they irrevocably break after a few more uses. It doesn't introduce any particularly unique mechanics, but it does what it has very effectively. At times, it can get really frustrating, such as when one monster essentially stunlocked my entire party by freezing them until they died. But it's not impossible, as you can gain valuable experience from fighting the monsters.
Outside of combat is where Look Outside shines a lot more. You don't always have to go and explore the dangerous halls of your apartment complex. Sam can also stay at home to play video games, cook, check out social media, and more. Video games help to teach important skills, so it's always a good idea to get some time in before he has to go to sleep. Basic hygiene lowers the possibility of enemies catching him, which means you have to help him wash up every day. I really liked these moments of upkeep, since the monotonous daily routine contradicted well against the obviously abnormal circumstances.
The game also has quite a few points where your choices matter in that they look you into a certain story path. But these moments are so subtle that I didn't even know when I triggered one until the consequences hit me. And since I couldn't save-scum with Sybil unless I'd been in danger first, going back to a previous save wasn't always an option either. It's unfortunate that I could only get through one playthrough for my review, because I would've loved to see how certain events around the apartment would've gone if I'd chosen another option.
The atmosphere of the game is immaculate. It's dark, putrid-looking, and quiet. So it's extra frightening when a sudden scream chore rings out or I hear some ghoulish moan sound from behind me. Look Outside does a great job with the Lovecraftian horror vibes, so when I got jump scares in the beginning, I was quite surprised. Thankfully, it doesn't employ them for long.
That being said, there's still quite a bit of body horror in this. If I have to be specific, I'd say it's closer to facial horror. There's a lot of facial action going on when it comes to messed up faces. The pixel art looks really nice and the game screen is big enough that if you're uncomfortable with this kind of content, you should play something else.
With an awesome setting and artwork, interesting characters, and a spooky yet intriguing story, I really enjoyed Look Outside and look forward to playing it again to check out other endings. It's got a lot of charm, and I love the setting. If you're interested in the story, and you don't really want to play a survival horror RPG with an emphasis on resource management, the game also offers an easier mode that takes away a lot of the stress. Just make sure if you play, you check out what's outside the window. You'll see something beautiful!
Look Outside is available on Windows PCs.
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Siliconera Friday, March 21, 2025 4:30 PM
Good Smile Company started pre-orders for a 1/8 scale figure of Devil Homura, a form of Homura Akemi seen in Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion. The figure is priced at ¥25,000 (approx. $167.79), and it is scheduled to be released in December 2025.
Including the stand, Devil Homura stands approximately 380mm (14.96 inches) tall and 345mm (13.58 inches) wide. The figure is intricately designed to cast a silhouette when in direct light, aided by translucent sections of Homura's wings.
Additionally, certain parts of Homura's outfit feature metallic paint to create an "ethereal finish," inspired by Homura's Goddess Form. The pre-order window is open until July 2, 2025, and it is currently available via Good Smile Japan.
Check out Good Smile's preview photos of Devil Homura below:
This year will feature more than just one Puella Magi Madoka Magica Devil Homura figurine. Global pre-orders are still open for the Ultimate Madoka & Devil Homura figure by Prime 1 Studio. That has a price tag of $799 and an expected shipping date of September 2025. A reissue of the Devil Homura Nendoroid from 2015 is also open to pre-order ahead of a release in June 2025.
If you want to see Devil Homura in action, Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Rebellion- is available to purchase or rent on Amazon in the US. The sequel, Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie: Walpurgisnacht: Rising, is currently set to premiere in Winter 2025 following a delay in 2024.
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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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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 5:56 PM
Assassin's Creed Shadows offers you different romance options to explore when you are not busy chopping down your enemies as Yasuke and Naoe.
While the number of options is limited compared to recent RPGs like Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you can still choose between multiple choices. At launch, three options are available: Gennojo, Lady Oichi, and Katsuhime.
How does romance work in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Romance in Assassin's Creed Shadows requires you to follow the questline of the character. Certain dialog options will have a heart icon beside them. To increase the chances of a successful romance, you should choose those.
As you complete more quests and keep picking the dialog options with the heart icon, the chance will eventually come to make things official. Reaching the stage unlocks an intimate scene between you and the character you chose.
How to romance Gennojo in Assassin's Creed Shadows
To romance Gennojo, you'll have to play as Naoe, who meets him while chasing the Fool during the main story. Here's a list of all the quests and correct dialog options to pick.
How to romance Lady Oichi in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Lady Oichi is the only romance option available for Yasuke, and here are the dialog options you need to pick.
How to romance Lady Katsuhime in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Katsuhime is available as a romance option for Naoe, and here are the required dialog options.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 5:38 PM
If you've been exploring Yasuke's Mastery skills, you might have noticed two weapons are missing from his arsenal. The Naginata and Kanabo are essential tools for mastering his combat style, but unlocking them requires completing specific objectives first. Discover how to unlock these powerful weapons in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
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How to unlock all Yasuke weapons in AC: Shadows
When you gain access to the Character Switch feature, you'll get to wield Yasuke's Long Katana, Teppo, and Bow. The quickest way to unlock his Naginata and Kanabo is through the Shinbakafu questline or in-game store. The Shinbakafu targets involve Assassin's Creed Shadows' main campaign, where you can eliminate bosses for the two weapons.
You can also go to the in-game store to purchase the Kanabo and Naginata outright through the Kaen or Gashadokuro packs. A few other side quests provide you with these weapons, but I have to explore the map more to find them. I'll be sure to update this guide once I discover which missions give them to you as a reward. For now, we'll focus on unlocking them through AC: Shadows' main campaign.
Which main quest unlocks Yasuke's Naginata in AC: Shadows?
As a bladed melee weapon, the Naginata helps with multiple targets at the slight cost of defense. You can unlock it by eliminating the Naginata, also known as Akechi Kagemitsu.
Complete the following missions to find Kagemitsu:
The final mission, Showdown at Sakamoto, rewards you with the Sage's Reach Legendary Naginata. You'll finally unlock the Naginata tree in the Mastery, upgrading it with the points you acquire throughout the story. If you want to spice up your journey, this mission also paves the way to Naoe's Katsuhime romance story.
Which main quest unlocks Yasuke's Kanabo in AC: Shadows?
If you've watched the Shadows trailers, you may have seen Yasuke wielding the mighty Kanabo. This two-handed club has tremendous damage rates, ultimately knocking off an enemy's armor. However, given its massive size, it will make Yasuke fairly slow in movement. You can unlock the Kanabo by defeating the Ox (Bessho Harumasa) in the Shinbakufu quests.
Here's a look into the missions you must complete to reach this battle:
When facing Bessho Harumasa, you must dodge his Kanabo attacks. Luckily, these swings are pretty easy to dodge due to the weapon's slow movements. Defeat him, and he will drop the Legendary Daybreak's Fury. Equip it whenever dealing with armored foes, helping you turn the tide in the battle. If you want to learn more tips and tricks about tools, check out our Naoe weapons tier list.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 5:23 PM
In the era of leaks, the Pokémon Company managed to drop the major announcement that Pokémon TCG Pocket's next themed booster pack, Shining Revelry, is about to feature the fan-favorite Shiny Pokémon.
The trailer gives us the first look at shiny versions of the popular Charizard EX and Lucario EX. It also shows, among others, Wiglett, Pachirisu, and Varoom. The new expansion will also feature Red and Iono trainer cards from the Paldea region.
New special EX Deck missions with new rewards will also be available soon.
Pokémon TCG Pocket fans are hyped but fear of getting overwhelmed
Whereas many fan communities live in desperate need of new content, fans of Pokémon TCG Pocket fear that developer Dena is giving them too much at too brisk a pace.
It turns out that a good thing like a surprise reveal may not be that cool when your players don't get the time to ready up their economies for the new content.
The Pokémon Company had also previously announced the revamp of the game's controversial trade system, which will remove the game's trade tokens, but players are yet to feel optimistic about that feature.
What are shiny Pokémon?
Originally introduced in Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver, shiny Pokémon are simply shiny-looking versions of already existing 'mon. They are way rarer than their regular counterparts, so their introduction to the game added an extra level of hype for collectors and completionists.
And the good ol' Pokémon TCG is getting a new Team Rocket expansion
If you're a fan of the Pokémon card game and have yet to get into the mobile version of the game, we also have cool news for you. Have a look at the first two cards to be revealed from the upcoming set, The Glory of Team Rocket.
The new Team Rocket set will feature 98 normal cards, which will include the Pokémon belonging to Team Rocket as well as those of Giovani, the leader of Team Rocket. Together with Heat Wave Arena, the Team Rocket expansion will form Destined Rivals, the new Pokémon TCG set.
Shinning Revelry will become available on Pokémon TCG Pocket on March 27, and the ranked season will begin on March 28. The changes to the trading system will arrive later this year. The Glory Of Team Rocket will come out on May 30.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 5:11 PM
The First Berserker: Khazan could become the next big release of 2025, and we won't need to wait long to experience what's in store for us.
The upcoming title, developed by Neople, will be released worldwide in the last week of March. However, you can play the game early by purchasing the Deluxe version of the game. Let's find out the launch times for all available versions, and whether there's any New Zealand method to explore.
The First Berserker: Khazan release date
The First Berserker: Khazan releases on March 27 across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation, but there won't be any New Zealand trick to play early. In simpler words, the game will be launching simultaneously across all available platforms, and here are the timings (based on which part of the world you're located in).
To make matters even easier for you, here's a countdown timer, set to end when the game goes live worldwide on early access (more details in the following section).
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If you own the Standard Edition, just add three more days to it.
The First Berserker: Khazan early access release date
While there's no New Zealand method to use, you can play early with the Deluxe version. The early access goes live on March 24, and here are the timings.
If you purchase the Deluxe Edition, there are more benefits waiting for you. You get the Hero's Weapon set, Hero's armor set, and a digital art book. Priced at $69.99, the Deluxe Edition could be a good choice if you don't want to wait for three extra days to play The First Berserker: Khazan.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 5:05 PM
The Onryo Samurai is the first boss fight in Assassin's Creed Shadows, and if you're wondering how to beat him, we've got some ways for you to know.
How to beat the Onryo Samurai
The name of the Onryo Samurai is Ido Yoshihiro, and you can find him inside the Katano Castle. He is a level 4 boss, and taking him down is fairly easy with the right approach.
Going down the OG Assassin's Creed way, meaning stealth, is the key to beating Ido Yoshihiro.
You can find a few guards near the entrance and the towers of the Katano Castle – aim to take them down first. Slowly move in a crouched state and assassinate them one by one by pressing the R1 button if you're playing on a PS5.
Keep a check on the yellow marker on the top, it shows how much a guard or enemy has seen you. If it turns red, then you will be wanted, and clearing the Castle will become a headache, you need to avoid that. You can also press L1 and move across the roofs of buildings to stay undetected.
If an enemy hears something and approaches you, stay hidden until you find the right moment to assassinate them. Hide their bodies within tall grasses and plants to avoid unnecessary drama. Keep using the Eagle view to check enemy positions from time to time.
Another tip is to extinguish candles and lights when you can and keep your Kunais handy. There will be a ration basket inside the Castle to refill health and items, use that wisely. Clear the majority of the Castle before going for Onryo Samurai, as you can avoid the ambush every now and then.
Now is the time to assassinate Ido Yoshihiro. I eliminated the level 1 guard behind him and then assassinated the Onryo Samurai. It was hassle-free, and then I took the remaining enemies down.
Now that you know how to defeat the Onryo Samurai, why not take a look around and unlock the quest to collect butterflies in AC: Shadows?
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 4:31 PM
Mon is an essential currency in Assassin's Creed Shadows to purchase different items and upgrade your gear as you level up.
Mon is the currency in Assassin's Creed Shadows, and it's also useful to build your Kakuregas and hire allies to loot different castle resources. The more you have it, the easier it will be to get the best gear possible.
How to get Mon in Assassin's Creed Shadows
You can get Mon in different ways, but the best ones are:
Clearing Castles takes time, but it's worth it
Castles are one of the best ways to get Mon, and that too in good quantities. The simple reason is that there are tons of loot available through chests and on enemies that you've killed. Castles are also filled with a handful of Samurai Daisho – kill them, and you can get Mon in return.
Killing a Samurai Daisho also gives you other rewards, such as Mastery Points, Legendary items, and XP.
Complete Contracts that reward Mon
While clearing Castles is a sure-fire way of getting Mon, the other great way to earn money fast is by completing Contracts that offer this currency in return.
However, getting a Contract requires you to set up a Kakurega first. After setting up this building, head over to the "Browse Contracts" box and look for the contract offering Mon alongside XP.
Selling items to Merchants
The other way to get good quantities of Mon is by selling valuables to Merchants. You can get several items by killing enemies and looting chests, sometimes you will get items that are meant for selling them to Merchants in exchange for Mon.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 4:29 PM
As you proceed with the story of Assassin's Creed Shadows, fiercer enemies and high-level bosses will appear more often, so you need to level up along the way to match the challenge. Ideally, you'd like to do so as quickly as possible.
Here's how you can level up fast in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Ways to level up fast in Assassin's Creed Shadows
There are various ways to level up, but here are the fastest ways in Assassin's Creed Shadows:
Complete all Contracts
Completing all Contracts in every Season will give you a major boost in XP that ultimately will help in leveling you up. Certain Contracts also offer Mon in return—the game's currency—which you need to upgrade gear along the way.
Not all Contracts offer the same XP, but they all accumulate to give you a greater return. Complete them, and you can even earn other important items, such as Silk. To accept a Contract, you need to head over to your Kakurega safehouses.
Clear Castles
Another great way to level up fast is by clearing Castles. There will be many enemies to take down stealthily or with brute force, and you will get XP in return.
Look out for Samurai Daishos. These are high-level enemies that appear in smaller numbers in Castles, and killing them gives you greater XP and Mastery Points.
Complete missions
This is an easy one, but simply completing quests or missions will earn you XP constantly. Here's a list of all main and side missions in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Build a Tera in the Hideout
As you progress with the story, build a Tera in the Hideout. This will give you a 10% XP boost, which can level you up faster.
It's a small Buddhist altar that needs 740 Crops, 550 Wood, 180 Minerals, and 1930 Mon to build it.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 4:09 PM
Defeating the formidable Wada Koretake will be tough to do alone, so you'll need a few allies to get you through. The NPC Mitsumune can help you with this elimination, but you'll need to locate him first. Find out where to find Mitsumune at Nunobiki Falls in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
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AC Shadows Mitsumune location in Stolen Faith quest
To find Nonobiki Falls in Assassin's Creed Shadows, look to the west of Izumi Settsu. You'll discover the Amagasaki fast travel point here, to the left of Katano Foothills.
Head north of Amagasaki to get closer to Mitsumune's location, triggering the discovery of Nunobiki Falls. Naoe will also notify you when you are near it.
At the bottom of Nunobiki Falls, you'll find Mitsumune washing clothes. Naoe will try to persuade him to help with the fight against Wada Koretake; however, he won't be convinced unless you return a stolen statue to him.
How to retrieve the statue in Stolen Faith AC Shadows quest
While at the falls, look to the right to spot Senri Hills. Travel towards the water to locate the Toneyama Post Town. Be warned; you may have to fight off a few enemies here, including a mini-boss that guards the statue. If you want to prepare for this fight, check out our Naoe weapon tier list to defeat these foes quickly.
The statue is inside a building at the center of Toneyama Post Town. Use your aim to find its blue marker inside. You should also loot the chests next to it, dropping rewards like the Vigilant Katana of Bravery and the Shrouded Shinobi Robes. Additionally, there's a place where you can smuggle resources nearby, so ensure to use your Scouts to help with Hideout upgrades.
Return to Mitsumune at Nunobiki Falls to deliver the statue. Although he'll be grateful for your efforts, he doesn't think his men are ready to cause more bloodshed. When Mitsumune asks you if you're prepared for this violent outcome, you can choose 'I am ready' or 'I'm uncertain.' It doesn't relatively matter which one you pick, as both outcomes are the same. You'll earn +1,000 XP and Mitsumune's help in the Wada Koretake showdown. It'll lead you to the new recruit, Yaya, expanding your AC: Shadows team.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 3:57 PM
At the outset of your journey through the Ligneus Region in Atelier Yumia, you won't have access to much. That said, you will unlock the ability to make a camp for yourself and your battle companions pretty early on.
Once you've made your way up the Dux Lighthouse and restored the rightful flow of Mana in the area, you'll be able to travel around freely. If you want to set up a camp, your first move here should be a trip back to the Ligneus Survey Base to talk to Erhard. This will unlock camping moving forward.
How to make a Camping Set in Atelier Yumia
Before you can set up camp, you'll need to craft a Camping Set. This is easily done through the Simple Synthesis menu, and you'll need the following resources to craft one Camping Set:
All of these resources can be found in abundance just outside of the Ligneus Survey Base. Water can be found by gathering plants from around the water's edge or from Wells dotted around the region. Realistically speaking, you should have almost accidentally stocked up on these resources if you've been gathering them as you explore during these early stages.
After crafting a Camping Set in Simple Synthesis, you'll be tasked with placing it down. You'll need a 4x4 clear area to place it. It's a good idea to head away from water, cliff edges, and dense woodland before trying to craft a Camping Set.
Where can you camp in Atelier Yumia?
The simple answer to this is 'pretty much anywhere', as long as you have a wide enough open area to place the Camping Set down. This means you can't place it down in woodland or too close to the edge of any water or clifftops. Outside of this, you can put a camp in any open area.
If you have a Camping Set (or more than one) within your Exploration Bag, open it up from the radial dial and check to see if the Camping option is available in the bottom right corner of the screen. If it's greyed out, the area that you're in is not ideal for camping, so you'll need to find a new spot.
Why is camping important in Atelier Yumia?
While exploring, your energy supply will gradually diminish. Setting up camp allows you to cook the food that you've sourced during your travels, and this can help to restore your energy. It's especially important to do this before exploring Manabound areas or if you know you're heading into a boss battle soon. If you're playing on a higher difficulty, this becomes even more vital.
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Destructoid Friday, March 21, 2025 3:47 PM
I'd say I'm not one for nostalgia, but that'd be a bold-faced lie. When I saw that the legendary Painkiller was being revived by none other than 3D Realms and Saber Interactive, I was thrilled. Then, it struck me that I wasn't sure if this was such a good idea.
For those who haven't kept up with mildly obscure legacy FPS franchises of yesteryear, the classic Painkiller games were a kind of an edgy Serious Sam ordeal. Super-speedy run-and-gun titles where players stepped into the shoes (or hooves, as it were) of various humans and demons at the precipice of redemption. The only way to redeem themselves in the eyes of the ominous Creator, though, was to slaughter thousands upon thousands of demons. Who knew redemption could be achieved through the use of stake guns, weaponized meat grinders, and the like? The thing about Painkiller, though, is that it was very much a product of its time, and the developer Anshar Studios needs to prove it's got the moxie to update the formula.
Is now the time to revive Painkiller, and what could be done to make it happen?
The developer attached to the neo-Painkiller project, Anshar Studios, is no slouch. The studio has been credited for work on Layers of Fear, Observer: System Redux, and Baldur's Gate 3 of all things, though largely in support roles. Crucially, Anshar stakes claim to the acclaimed cyberpunk RPG Gamedec, which admittedly has absolutely nothing to do with Painkiller's specific brand of gameplay.
Honestly, I'm not overly concerned as far as the talent goes: Anshar's got loads of that. The bit I'm uncertain about is whether Painkiller has the chutzpah necessary to eke out a niche for itself in the modern gaming scene. It's seriously difficult to overstate just how simple and straightforward these games were, even back in their heyday. Go from A to B, slaughter everything that moves along the way.
The reboot does have some novelties to its name, granted: three-player co-op is a particularly important feature judging by marketing materials, though the developer cites "full offline support" for those of us who can't stand other people for whatever reason. Anshar Studios has also highlighted game-changing tarot card perks to add a bonus layer of complexity to the slaughter, but each of the four playable characters also has their own unique abilities and whatnot to make them interesting.
2025's Painkiller reboot is thus supposed to take the old, brutal run 'n' gun formula and slap a fresh layer of paint on top of it via distinctive characters, perks, and co-op. It could very well work: 2016's Doom has proven that there's an appetite for ultra-speedy shooters. The only question that remains is whether the Painkiller IP, specifically, can command a substantial audience in this day and age. I know I'll give it a fair shake, at least.
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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.
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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