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GamersHeroes Friday, March 28, 2025 1:30 PM
    

Zoi's will often get random Urges in Inzoi, specific tasks that offer additional Meow Coins, and status buffs, such as Concentrated or Tranquil. However, the game doesn't provide much information on how players are meant to satisfy these urges. In this guide, we focus on the different Urges each Zoi can experience, and provide detailed …

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Kotaku Friday, March 28, 2025 1:40 PM
    

In the market for over 100 hours of great RPG action? The latest Humble Bundle includes the perfect mix of games, and you can grab five of them for just $10.

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Kotaku Friday, March 28, 2025 1:20 PM
    

Part of the fun of role-playing games is changing things up and experimenting with unique builds, weapons, and spells. If you're hoping to try a new build in AI Limit, there's good news and bad news. The good news is that you absolutely can respec in the game. The bad news, though, is that you don't unlock this…

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Kotaku Friday, March 28, 2025 11:00 AM
    

The First Berserker: Khazan is in some ways a Soulslike crafted for hardcore Soulslike fans. There are few ways to too cheese boss fights with broken builds and the skill-checks come early and often (Chapter 3 boss Viper is already infamous as "newbie crusher). But it also has the DNA of an old-school action game that…

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Kotaku Friday, March 28, 2025 10:50 AM
    

Daredevil: Born Again is really quite something. It feels like the first genuinely adult-focused project within the MCU, and its shocking brutality is all the more surprising for being created by Disney. (While Deadpool & Wolverine had gore and naughty words, it's hard to really credit the silly movie with being…

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Kotaku Friday, March 28, 2025 10:25 AM
    

Sure, you could hack-and-slash your way through every enemy encounter in the game, but where's the fun or style in rapidly tapping light attack and heavy attack hundreds of times? You can mix up the combat in Assassin's Creed Shadows by implementing powerful skills, many of which you'll unlock early, upon leveling up.

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Kotaku Friday, March 28, 2025 9:25 AM
    

Nintendo's live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda now has a release date, but you'd only know that if you've downloaded the company's recently announced news app, Nintendo Today. The Zelda movie isn't due out until 2027, and in the meantime it seems like Nintendo is training fans to stay glued to its new app to…

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 1:26 PM
     32 years later, PC icon Myst finally feels complete thanks to a big new update

1993 was a transformative year for PC gaming. First came Syndicate, the superb strategy game from Populous creator Bullfrog. There was also a controversial and technically experimental FPS called Doom - launched in the December, it's hard to name a more influential shooter in the history of gaming. But Myst was something truly different. While mechanically it stood on the shoulders of the point-and-click pioneers built by Sierra, it was driven more by aesthetics, atmosphere, and tone. Even today, 32 years later, you can identify Myst by a single image. It's been re-launched, remastered, remade, and expanded, but now, thanks to a big new update from developer Cyan, Myst feels like it is finally whole.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 1:22 PM
     Burned AMD Ryzen 9800X3D motherboard just needed a clean, says ASRock

A motherboard featured in a burned out CPU Reddit thread has been analyzed by its manufacturer, who says that the board has no obvious damage or burn marks, and that it just required a clean-up to get it to boot with a CPU again. The board appeared on Reddit with a damaged AMD Ryzen 9800X3D gaming CPU, and is one of several ASRock boards featured in threads about 9800X3D CPUs that have stopped working.

We gave this AMD CPU a score of 9/10 in our 9800X3D review, thanks to its superb gaming performance, landing it the top place on our best gaming CPU guide. However, there is now a disturbing number of reports about 9800X3D systems ceasing to work on ASRock motherboards.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 1:05 PM
     Claim over 30 Steam Deck games, thanks to Amazon

The fourth and final big game drop of March is here, and there are still over 30 free Steam Deck games for you to download, provided you have an active Amazon Prime subscription. New games include Session: Skate Sim and Let's Build a Zoo.

If you're lucky enough to own the best handheld gaming PC of the moment, this is a great deal. You may well already pay for your Amazon Prime subscription to use the free delivery service, or watch movies and shows via Prime Video. However, there is an extra level to Amazon Prime, which includes free video games, and there just so happens to be some fantastic Steam Deck experiences included. If you don't already have Prime Gaming, you can get your first month for free by following this link.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 12:59 PM
     All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards - March 2025

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.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 1:18 PM
     Best PC controller 2025

What is the best PC controller? These gamepads push our buttons - in a good way – as they each offer a great alternative to the classic clicking and clacking of a mouse and keyboard. We at PCGamesN have spent hours testing all the buttons, triggers, thumbsticks, and more, on these gamepads to ensure we're giving you the best advice on which controller to use for your PC games.

Our top choice overall is the humble Xbox Wireless Controller. It  works seamlessly with Windows and provides familiar, comfortable controls for a decent price. Plus it can work with your Xbox as well, if you have one. For high-end controllers, the Xbox Elite Series 2 is our wireless choice and the Scuf Valor Pro our wired option. And if you're on a budget, go for the EasySMX X05 that includes wireless for under $30. There are plenty of other options listed below, though, and you can also read our how to choose and FAQ sections to help you find the right controller for you.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 12:58 PM
     Current Black Ops 6 events and rewards

What are the Black Ops 6 events? If you're on the hunt for even more cosmetic goodies and unlockable weapons in BO6, you're in luck. Black Ops 6 has brought back limited-time, seasonal events that reward you handsomely for completing various challenges.

The Black Ops 6 events that we've experienced so far include the Hit List and Gobblegum Mania, each with individual and community rewards up for grabs, and we're sure there'll be plenty more events to come in future Black Ops 6 seasons. So, polish off your best BO6 loadouts, get out onto the latest BO6 maps, and start racking up all the rewards the FPS game has to offer.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 1:19 PM
     Borderlands 3 Shift codes March 2025 and how to redeem

March 28, 2025 We added one new Borderlands 3 Shift code and removed two expired codes.

What are the new Borderlands 3 codes? Gearbox's chaotic shooter has plenty to offer, but we can never say no to even more free loot. Redeem codes are released regularly and include keys to open loot chests and other trinkets to expand your arsenal further.

Some Borderlands 3 codes are permanent fixtures, while others are only available for a limited time. We've collected all the latest codes so you never miss out. You can even redeem these codes in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands if you just can't get enough of the FPS game series. Now you're all set, gear up for new Borderlands 3 updates with the latest promo codes below.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 1:28 PM
     Mech Arena codes March 2025 and how to redeem

March 28, 2025: We checked for new Mech Arena codes.

What are the new Mech Arena codes? If you want to keep up with your teammates and opponents in Plarium's fast-paced mech shooter, you're going to need A-Coins and Credits to get the latest weapons and gear.

Luckily, this free PC game offers many ways to get more XP, A-Coins, and Credits, including daily login rewards and challenges. There are also regular new Mech Arena redemption codes for the multiplayer game, too, and we've listed all the current ones below. These codes not only provide you with in-game currency to upgrade your gear, others occasionally even reward you with a whole new mech for nothing, so don't miss out.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 12:44 PM
     Magia Exedra tier list - best kioku ranked

Need a Madoka Magica Magia Exedra tier list? While we're still in the early stages when it comes to the release of this much-anticipated replacement for Magia Record, there are enough characters in the game to fill out a fittingly early unit ranking for those jumping in at launch. So who's the best? Let's figure it out together.

Have you been chipping away at other turn-based gacha RPGs while waiting for Magia Exedra? Get a load of the Honkai Star Rail tier list or Raid Shadow Legends tier list to build some better teams over there, too. And if you dabble in the big action RPGs, our Genshin Impact tier list and Wuthering Waves tier list might be able to help you budget your premium currency.


PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 12:41 PM
     Best Stalker 2 mods

What are the best Stalker 2 mods? Surviving in The Zone can be quite an ordeal, and the difference between difficulty levels can be a huge leap. Thankfully, with Stalker 2 mods, you can tweak your playthrough exactly to your liking. Whether that's making things a bit easier on yourself or dialing up the difficulty, that's up to you.

Stalker 2 is an FPS game that doesn't shy away from brutality - as you can see from our Stalker 2 review - with even the most minor mistakes often being rewarded with a grim death. For some, that's the balance they want in a survival game, for others, a small change is needed, and that's where these Stalker 2 mods come in. Whether they're for your Stalker 2 weapons, or even a change to how the Stalker 2 artifacts work, here are some of the best options to tweak your next run.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 12:34 PM
     Magia Exedra codes March 2025

March 28, 2025: We've had another good look around for new Magia Exedra codes.

Looking for all the new and working Madoka Magica Magia Exedra codes? Great for gaining free Gems and Keys used to summon new magical girls from the ever-revolving gacha banners, they're the easiest way to boost the power of your team and potentially topple powerful enemies.

Knee-deep in other gacha games? This neat little trick for getting easy upgrade materials and free pulls works on just about every single one of them out there. Get a load of the latest Honkai Star Rail codes or AFK Journey codes if you're doubling up on turn-based RPGs, or quickly claim the latest Wuthering Waves codes and Genshin Impact codes before the next update renders them null and void.


PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 1:17 PM
     Best fight stick 2025

What is the best fight stick? A good fight stick gives you better control, more directional accuracy, and greater tactile feedback in arcade-style games of all types. They're more comfortable, natural, and satisfying to operate for fighting games and their design is inspired by the controls found in traditional arcade uprights.

Our knockout champion is the Nacon Daija that is packed with high-end features. For those on a tighter budget, the Qanba N3 Drone 2 is a great choice for around $100. Meanwhile, fans of leverless fight sticks (hitboxes) should swing for the Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick. For more options, see the list below, and if you're not sure what you're looking for, you can read the how to choose and FAQ sections of this guide to help you choose.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 12:25 PM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links March 2025

March 28, 2025: We've added the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls.

How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way.

You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 11:55 AM
     WWE 2K25 codes March 2025 - all locker codes

March 28, 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.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 11:46 AM
     Fragpunk codes March 2025

March 28, 2025: We checked for new Fragpunk codes and moved one code into 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.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 12:04 PM
     Dune Awakening release date, trailers, and latest news

What is the Dune Awakening release date? They who control the Spice, control the universe. Anyone who has even briefly rubbed shoulders with the blockbuster book-and-now-profitable-movie series Dune will know that spice, and the desert planet of Arrakis, are central to many stories in that universe. And now, with Dune Awakening, it'll be central to yours, too.

Dune Awakening is an open world, crafting, survival MMO. That is a lot of descriptors, but Dune Awakening plans on merging them all, creating an experience for players to rival that of any established character in the sandy franchise. You'll fight, harvest, craft, survive, and thrive on Arrakis. But what is the Dune Awakening release date?

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 11:36 AM
     Deadlock release date estimate, latest news, trailers, and more

When is the Deadlock release date? Thanks to a recent lift on restrictions for the secretive upcoming shooter from Valve, streamers and community members can now share gameplay footage and their thoughts on Deadlock.

So, what is Deadlock? Valve's not so secret project has been knocking around for a few years, but it's all been a bit hush hush. Now Deadlock has a shiny new Steam page, an influx of gameplay footage, plus a closed playtest, and has seen player numbers soar to extraordinary heights. If you want to play Deadlock, here's our guide on how to access the Deadlock playtest.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 11:43 AM
     State of Decay 3 release date estimate and latest news

What is the State of Decay 3 release date estimate? Undead Labs officially announced the next State of Decay at the Xbox Showcase 2024, though we've known of its existence for a while, the reveal trailer gives us a bit more to go on.

For those new to State of Decay 3, this survival zombie game mashup is an apocalyptic open world where you'll need to survive zombie hordes, all while building a secure base, keeping your people happy, and setting out on trips to hunt for resources to survive. It's a challenging third-person adventure with city-building elements and some fun management systems.


PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 11:27 AM
     Best superhero games on PC 2025

What are the best superhero games on PC? After all, the world has comic book fever. Look around and you'll see it: it's all BIFF this and POW that, as they fight for superhero supremacy. People with towels pegged to their shoulders dive into stores, searching with non-X-ray-vision for the best DC games, while those swinging a red, white, and blue painted bin lid peruse the internet for lists of the best Marvel games.

Before this feature spirals off into an inescapable whole of comic references, here is our list of the best superhero games you can play on PC, including two of the best Batman games. That should be enough super-powered goodness to keep you happy until the next blockbuster lands. And the best PC games are super in their own right, too.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 11:33 AM
     The best Project Zomboid mods

What are the best Project Zomboid mods? While mods can be applied to most games, there's something particularly special about sandbox games where it feels like almost anything is possible. Project Zomboid is the perfect example of this, featuring complete game expansion transformations and simple quality-of-life improvements.

Project Zomboid has been out since 2013, but the zombie game has recently rocketed in popularity, with tens of thousands of players returning for the Build 42 update. There are plenty of mods to improve your experience, and modders are already updating their mods for B42. Here are the best Project Zomboid mods available for the survival game right now.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 11:22 AM
     Best Marvel Rivals crosshairs and all reticles

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.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 11:12 AM
     Even faulty Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPUs are now going for obscene prices

Demand for Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics cards is so strong that a retailer is selling a faulty version of the GPU with missing ROPs, and still charging an astronomical price for it. A Zotac GeForce RTX 5090 Solid OC is currently listed as B-Stock at German etailer Alternate, with the listing clearly stating that the GPU doesn't have all of its render outputs (ROPs) enabled, but the price is still €2,899, which works out at $2,625 once you remove VAT and perform a straight currency conversion.

While the RTX 5090 offers incredible gaming performance, making it the best graphics card you can buy right now, this Nvidia GPU's MSRP is already high at $1,999, and the more realistic price is much higher. The fact that a Zotac card with missing ROPs is knowingly being sold for $2,625 just shows how little supply of the new cards is available to meet demand right now.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 11:02 AM
     Big Escape From Tarkov event gives realistic FPS a new raid and super-hard boss

They bring extra dimensions to the typical multiplayer FPS dynamic, but principally, the lure of extraction shooters is in their difficulty - if you want something more tactical, realistic, and punishing than a free-fire round of CoD and Battlefield, you look to Arma, Gray Zone Warfare, and maybe Delta Force. Such is the spirit of the new Escape From Tarkov event. While it takes a fantastical, survival-horror-inspired leap away from the grounded, milsim aesthetic of the base game, with a new raid, a hyper-hard boss, and some extremely tough-to-acquire gear, Battlestate Games says that the suitably named EFT Labyrinth is one of the greatest challenges in the game to date, and you can play it now.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 10:47 AM
     The best Elden Ring mods

Are you looking for the best Elden Ring mods? The beauty of mods is that they're highly versatile tools that allow players to tweak their experience. In the case of Elden Ring, you might wonder why anyone would want to mod a game that's so well-received. Well, if you find Soulslikes difficult, the Easy Mode mod is a surefire way to tone things down a notch. Some players might consider this goes too far, so why not remove the death mechanic, which stops you from losing your Runes instead?

What makes the best Elden Ring mods stand out is that they have the power to drastically improve someone's experience of the open-world game. Whether you want to change the way ranged weapons work, or you want the option to pause Elden Ring, we've got the mods for you. Here's everything you need to try out the best Elden Ring mods, including seamless co-op, the Convergence overhaul mod, and more.

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PCGamesN Friday, March 28, 2025 11:09 AM
     Infinity Nikki codes March 2025 and how to redeem

March 28, 2025: We added one new Infinity Nikki code and removed two expired codes.

What are the new Infinity Nikki codes? The fifth installment of Infold Games' dress-up series marks its debut on PC and consoles, and there are a ton of freebies available to claim. These limited-time redeem codes are a staple of gacha games, offering you the chance to collect premium rewards at no cost to your bank balance.

Infinity Nikki lets you redeem codes for free items like Revelation Crystals, Threads of Purity, and Bling, all to unlock and upgrade outfits to traverse the open-world game. Here are all the codes following the Infinity Nikki release date, including livestream codes and how to redeem them.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 28, 2025 1:20 PM
    

We last wrote about immersive sim sequel System Shock 3 back in 2020, when then-developers Otherside sold the franchise to megapublisher Tencent. Development of the series later passed to remaster specialists Nightdive Studios, who've already overhauled the first game and are currently working on a remaster of System Shock 2 for release in June.

Now, Nightdive have popped up with news that the System Shock 3 project survives, in some form, and that we could get clarification as to its status "potentially within a year". Don't call it a comeback, do call it a sign of life.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 28, 2025 12:48 PM
    

I've never trusted anyone who says their keyboard is "just fine." If your spacebar sounds like a rusty stapler and your RGB barely flickers, it's time to stop pretending. You deserve better. The Amazon Spring Sale is stacked with gaming keyboards that actually keep up with your reflexes and don't sound like you're punching a calculator from 1994.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 28, 2025 12:34 PM
    

I think the idea of a chill, cosy, and/or "Zen" factory builder is among the most pernicious to ever dribble from a game developer's earhole, but I can't deny how... soothing it can be to look down on a world of symmetrically nested conveyor belts. At least till your iron smelting district backs up. Modulus seems zouper-douper Zen. It also has a pleasing consistency: in this factory game, you shape and manufacture pieces for buildings which, as far as I can tell from the devlog below, can then be used to manufacture pieces for other buildings.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 28, 2025 11:39 AM
    

If your adventures take you from Teyvat to Terminal 5, you'll want this beast of a power bank riding shotgun. UGREEN has teamed up with Genshin Impact to drop a limited-edition Nexode 20000mAh power bank featuring the radiant Kinich design. It's cool, powerful, and—thanks to the Amazon Spring Sale — cheaper than ever in both the US and UK.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 28, 2025 7:34 AM
    

Is there a Marvel supervillain themed around PC game memory requirements? Let's assume that there is, and that her name is Dr RAMsbottom. For too long has Dr RAMsbottom - aka the Bottlenecking Belle, aka Zero Sub Sixty - plagued the lives of Marvel Rivals players. For too long has she reduced our superheroic exploits to an unsightly stop-motion parade.

Be of good heart, ye Rivals, for the boffins at NetEase (the ones that weren't suddenly laid off in February) are devising some countermeasures. Specifically, they're thinking about adding a box you can tick to somehow cut back the game's memory usage "significantly" and improve your frame rate.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, March 28, 2025 6:50 AM
    

Horizon: Zero Dawn composer Joris de Man has expressed a tentative interest in the return of Guerrilla's Killzone shooter series, which was once touted as PlayStation's answer to Halo, Call Of Duty, and Gears Of War.

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Twinfinite Friday, March 28, 2025 1:50 PM
    
Some enjoyable games and trophy lists.

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Get smashing with Anime Smash codes! We provide the power; you take care of speed!

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How to train your dragon? On a treadmill, of course!

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Redeem BEPO codes to make the most out of your junk-sifting expeditions.

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Obtain all the free resources you need to ensure that your every battle is victorious.

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Free in-game Cash? That's what the Arise Crossover codes are here for.

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Ready to open some chests?

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Check out our article for the latest news on Azure Latch codes!

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Siliconera Friday, March 28, 2025 2:00 PM
    

Atelier Ryza Pop Up Parade Figure Is Running to You anime

Good Smile Company announced its L Size Atelier Ryza Reisalin Stout Pop Up Parade figure will debut in October 2025. This means it'll arrive right around the sixth anniversary of the game in Japan. However, the estimated worldwide release window can be up to Q1 2026. She'll cost ¥8,800 / $72.99.

So as always, the reason for the increased price is that this is much larger than a typical Pop Up Parade figure. Those tend to be $31.99 to 38.99 and stand at around seven inches tall. Also, they don't come with any accessories, extra parts, or faceplates. However, this Ryza one is almost 10 inches tall. 

The announcement also specified that this is a take on Ryza based on her appearance in the anime adaptation called Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout The Animation. (That's streaming on Crunchyroll outside of Japan.) The outfit is still near identical to the one from the game. 

Here's a closer look at Ryza from different angles.

It isn't unusual for companies like Good Smile Company to release merchandise specifically based on the Atelier Ryza anime adaptation. In June 2025, Proof will be releasing Klaudia and Lila figures of the two heroines wearing swimsuits shown in that version. 

The Atelier Ryza Pop Up Parade L figure based on her anime appearance will debut in Japan in October 2025 and worldwide by Q1 2026. Pre-orders are open until April 23, 2025.The game is available on the Switch, PS4, and PC, and the anime is streaming on Crunchyroll.

The post Atelier Ryza Pop Up Parade Figure Is Running to You appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Friday, March 28, 2025 1:00 PM
    

Atelier Sophie and Yumia Become Warriors: Abyss Characters

Initially, Koei Tecmo only teased Atelier Ryza joining the roster of Warriors: Abyss characters in March 2025, but it turns out she's being joined by the Atelier Sophie and Yumia. All three are available as free DLC, and there are also paid add-on costumes for the trio to buy as well. This means Atelier Ryza: Ever Darkness & the Secret Hideout, Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book, and Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land are all represented. 

While their exact movesets weren't detailed, we do know how they work and can see their footage in a new trailer. The three are designed to complement each other. So ideally, someone should include all three on the same team to increase the benefits from their buffs and attack styles. This doesn't mean they don't work well with other characters from the other Musou games. Just their movesets are ideal for each other. The official announcement suggested pairing Magoichi Saika with Yumia, for example.

Here's the full trailer showing the Atelier Ryza, Sophie, and Yumia characters in Warriors: Abyss. After showing their official art and voice actresses, it focuses on highlighting gameplay and what their special attacks look like.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE8H7ry9bGs&ab_channel=KOEITECMOAMERICA

As for the two Warriors: Abyss paid DLC outfit add-ons for the Atelier Ryza, Sophie, and Yumia characters, those are the Academy Costume Set and Vacation Costume Set. Each one costs $8.99 and comes with one cosmetic for each of the characters. So the Academy ones are takes on school uniforms, while the Vacation ones are swimsuits.

Here's how those look:

Koei Tecmo also shared a more general image going over the new patch notes.

Warriors: Abyss is available now on the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Atelier Ryza, Sophie, and Yumia freeDLC is out. 

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Siliconera Friday, March 28, 2025 12:00 PM
    

Shadow Labyrinth added to Namco UGSF United Galaxy Space Force universe timeline

Bandai Namco has updated its UGSF series webpage by editing five titles in the lineup, and Shadow Labyrinth is also newly added to the list. This also means the new upcoming game showcased at the 2024 Game Awards and the March 2025 Nintendo Direct will be part of the same universe timeline as Ace Combat, Dig Dug, Mr Driller, and Namco's other classic arcade games.

UGSF—short for United Galaxy Space Force—is a universe concept covering Namco's space-themed games that the company conceived during the development of the arcade game Galaxian 3 in 1990. Namco, which eventually merged into Bandai Namco, gradually added its newer original titles to the timeline, which officially began with the 1999 PS1 game Ace Combat 3: Electrosphere in the year 2040. As a side note, Electrosphere is also the latest game timeline-wise in the Ace Combat series' Strangereal world history.

Bandai Namco placed Shadow Labyrinth in the year 3333. It will take place after the events of the unreleased arcade real-time strategy game New Space Order, which ran from 2845 to 3210. The page mentions that there were two failed operations on the planet that will serve as the new game's setting; those two were Operation Cheyenne in 3210 and Operation Panzer in 3300. The company added that SwordMan and PUCK, the main characters of Shadow Labyrinth, will eventually reveal the shadow of the whole universe.

Shadow Labyrinth is not the only title featured in the late March 2025 update on the UGSF website. Bandai Namco also updated the list with the following four titles: The 1994 arcade title Nebulasray, the 1985 arcade game Baraduke, the 1988 sequel Baraduke II, and the 2008 Xbox 360 entry Galaga Legions.

Bandai Namco will release Shadow Labyrinth worldwide on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC on July 18, 2025.

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Siliconera Friday, March 28, 2025 11:30 AM
    

3.2 Honkai: Star Rail Release Date and Anniversary Events Shared

The 3.2 Honkai: Star Rail Special Program turned out to not just be about the new additions and release date for the update, but the second anniversary event and rewards. All of the new and returning five-star characters were confirmed too, as well as new Trailblaze Missions. It all starts on April 9, 2025. 

The 3.2 storyline is still completely focused on Amphoreus for the new Trailblaze Missions. We're still dealing with the Flame-Chase Journey of the Chrysos Heirs characters and uncovering the mystery behind what's happened to March 7th. The two new five-star characters Anaxa and Castorice will both play big parts in the story, as well as appear on banners. 

Castorice's banner and Light Cone will appear first in Honkai: Star Rail. She'll show up alongside reruns of the five-stars Acheron, Fugue (Tingyun), and Jiaoqui. That shows up on April 9, 2025, right after the update appears. The featured four-stars on all of those banners will be Gallagher, Lynx, and Pela. 

Around the halfway point of the new version, the second character phase will begin. Anaxa and Dr. Ratio five-star character and Light Cone banners will appear at that point. The four-star characters on those banners will be Dan Heng, Moze, and Serval. 

Here's the full trailer for the 3.2 story, characters, and events:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU8SpZhnpt0&ab_channel=Honkai%3AStarRail

As for the Honkai: Star Rail second anniversary rewards and event, some gifts will be sent out for free. Everyone gets 1,600 Stellar Jades and 10 Fuel on the day of the anniversary. A login event will also give away 20 Star Rail Special Passes for the limited five-star gachas. The First Top-Up Double Bonus resets for people who purchase in-game currency, with some of the bonuses including a Golden Companion Spirit item that can be traded for a five-star character or Light Cone Memory Shard that you can swap for a five-star Light Cone. The Star Rail World event will run between the start of 3.2 and May 19, 2025, with a The Great Cosmic Enterprise Erudition four-star Light Cone and 1,200 Stellar Jades as rewards. Planar Fissure and Realm of the Strange drop rates increase to 300% as well during periods in 3.2.

You can see the full Special Program 3.2 showcase below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so1hAOvpmh0&ab_channel=Honkai%3AStarRail

Honkai: Star Rail is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and there is an April 9, 2025 release date for the 3.2 update. 

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Siliconera Friday, March 28, 2025 11:00 AM
    

Strike Freedom Gundam Type 2 Hatsune Miku Version Metal Robot Spirits batch 2 pre-order lottery

Bandai Spirits has opened applications for the second pre-order batch of the Hatsune Miku-themed Strike Freedom Gundam Type 2 Metal Robot Spirits action figure on the Japanese Premium Bandai site. The company will use a lottery to determine people eligible to purchase the action figure because the first batch sold out very quickly.

For the record, Bandai Spirits first revealed the action figure on March 10, 2025, with its release window set in October 2025. However, in what seemed to be a first-come-first-served basis, the allocated stock in the first batch ran out in a very short time.

The new pre-order batch will let people purchase the action figure with the same tax-inclusive price tag of 24,200 yen (~$160.60). The package will still contain an action figure of the Strike Freedom Gundam Type 2 with its blue parts repainted with the Miku Green color and an acrylic stand of Hatsune Miku with a gear set inspired by the flagship Mobile Suit of the 2024 movie Gundam SEED Freedom.

Bandai Spirits will close the application period on April 13, 2025. It will announce the winners eligible to purchase the action figure later, around mid-April 2025. After finalizing the payments, they can expect their orders to arrive in December 2025.

The crossover figures between Hatsune Miku and the Gundam franchise go both ways; there will be both Miku-themed Gundam figures and Gundam-themed Miku figures. Earlier in March 2025, Megahouse revealed two examples of the latter with Lucrea figures of Hatsune Miku themed after the Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz version of Wing Gundam Zero and the 00 Gundam from the Mobile Suit Gundam 00 TV series, respectively.

The Metal Robot Spirits <Side MS> action figure of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom's Strike Freedom Gundam Type 2 - Hatsune Miku Version will be available first in October 2025. People who order via the newly opened second batch will be able to get it in December 2025. This action figure will appear not only in Japan but also the rest of Asia and the US.

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Siliconera Friday, March 28, 2025 10:30 AM
    

Pokemon Trading Card Game TCG Pocket merchandise in Japan

The Pokemon Company revealed a new lineup of merchandise themed after Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. It will sell these items in its Japanese physical and online Pokemon Center stores in early April 2025.

The primary highlights of this lineup will be the Paper Theater sets that emulate the special backgrounds that appear in rare versions of the Pikachu ex, Charizard ex, and Mewtwo ex cards. It will also include a strap that literally lets the buyer attach a Pikachu ex card on the back side of their smartphone.

This lineup also comes with a big caveat. The Japanese Genetic Apex packs and the Pokemon coins you see in the above image are not actual products, as they will only appear as stickers packed inside a zipper pouch. The buyer can, however, technically emulate the in-game coins by applying the coin stickers on the actual playing coins.

Here is the complete list of items in the lineup, with prices listed in Japanese yen:

  • Paper Theater (Pikachu ex / Charizard ex / Mewtwo ex) - ¥5,500
  • Pouch with stickers (Pikachu / Charizard / Mewtwo sets) - ¥1,100
  • Smartphone shoulder strap - ¥2,200
  • Sacoche shoulder bag - ¥3,300
  • Pack Hourglass keychain - ¥990

The new merchandise lineup themed after the Android and iOS mobile game Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket will be available first on the Japanese Pokemon Center Online site on April 3, 2025. The Pokemon Company will also bring it to physical Pokemon Center stores across Japan on April 5, 2025.

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Siliconera Friday, March 28, 2025 10:00 AM
    

Hololive Mumei

Hololive Vtuber Nanashi Mumei announced she will be graduating from Cover's company on April 28, 2025. She cited issues with her health, as well as "internal misalignment in the company" as reasons for her departure.

Known for her singing, drawing, and live performances, Mumei suffered from chronic health problems including a persistent cough that have affected her ability to stream and perform. She also was attending college while performing as a Vtuber. She stated that she intends to take part in multiple collaborations with other members in the time before her graduation.

Mumei debuted back in August 2021 as part of Hololive English's Council generation. After the graduation of member Tsukumo Sana in 2022, the unit merged into a new unit called Hololive Promise alongside Vsinger IRyS. As of the time of Mumei's graduation, Hakos Baelz and Ouro Kronii are the only original members of Council still remaining.

You can view Hololive's official statement over on Reddit and watch Mumei's graduation announcement video via Youtube below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qCfplhCk6A

Fellow Hololive Promise member and Council alumnus Ceres Fauna also graduated earlier in 2025. Meanwhile, Hiodoshi Ao of Hololive DEV_IS ReGLOSS is taking a break to focus on her personal health.

Vtuber Nanashi Mumei will graduate from Hololive English on April 28, 2025.

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Siliconera Friday, March 28, 2025 9:30 AM
    

sanrio keychains polaroid y2k

Benelic announced two new lines of Sanrio keychains, which will appear in gacha machines around Japan this month. One series resembles Polaroid pictures of Sanrio mascots hanging out, and the other features the Y2K aesthetic.

Both lines contain six variations of keychains to collect, and cost 300 JPY ($1.99) per attempt. The polaroid line of keychains sho two mascots posing together in a photo frame that has a clear background. This means you can hold it up to look like they're trying to take a picture wherever you are in real life. The combinations are: Hello Kitty and Hangyodon, Pompompurin and Badtz-Maru, Little Twin Stars, Pekkle and Tuxedosam, My Melody and Kuromi, and Cinnamoroll and Corocorokuririn.

The Y2K series of keychains features thick lines, retro front, bright colors, and a focus on space iconography. You can get keychains of Hangyodon, Pochacco, Keroppi, Pekkle, Badtz-Maru, or Tuxedosam. According to the press release, the aesthetic for these keychains draw influence from brands that were popular with youth during the 2000s.

It may not come as a surprise that Sanrio products are popular prizes in gachapon machines. Earlier this year, Bandai released a line of keychains that resemble piped cookies, and Takara Tomy has released several different kinds of toys over the years. IP4 also released a series of nostalgic goods like tissue cases and pencil cases in gachapon machines back in December 2024.

The Sanrio keychains from Benelic will appear in gachapon machines around Japan in March 2025.

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Siliconera Friday, March 28, 2025 9:00 AM
    

pokemon tcg the best journey together cards n

Scarlet & Violet: Journey Together, the new Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion set, focuses on the return of specific trainers' Pokemon and their particular game strategies. Looking to find the best cards of the set? We're here as always to help break it down.

The coolest Journey Together cards

We see a couple of entries in our favorite category, "legendaries you can get as uncommons," in Virizion, Articuno and Regice. Pulling a cool creature more times in a pack is just good, and though these three lack the sort of powerful attacks you'd want for a constructed deck, they each have some really handy moves for a limited format. Seeing as we'd love to see more attention to that format in the Pokemon TCG, it's great that they're at a rarity that means they'll get pulled in that context more often!

From a visuals perspective, we love to see different art styles and approaches on even the normal cards, and there's a ton of that to appreciate in Journey Together. We especially like the Metapod, Karrablast, Cubone, Kecleon, Ludicolo and Iono's Voltorb. The Illustrator Rares are always great, but we like that there's something interesting to look at without cracking a ton of packs just to get one.

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The most interesting Journey Together cards

The new Meowscarada line is intriguing, as it uses all-colorless attacks. The final evolution in particular, though, is what makes it worth a look. Its power lets it swap into the active spot whenever it wants, and then slap an opponent's ex Pokemon for 180 damage with just two energy.

There's also an effort to make burn more of a viable strategy. Magmortar increases your burn damage by 30, while Volcanion ex makes for a strong attacker but also can use its power to burn the opponent every turn it's out in front. Finally, though its Stage 2 status makes it unlikely to see play, Ludicolo uses its Vibrant Dance ability to give all your creatures 40 more HP, and that's a fun idea.

The most meta-relevant Journey Together cards

The set's Tapu Koko ex makes for an effective sweeper. Its Linked Lightning attack deals a base 60 plus 20 for each of your benched creatures, and it does it at just two energy, meaning you can get that 160 up and running fairly quickly. The flexible Brock's Scouting supporter lets you pull either two Basics or one evolution from your deck. A new special energy card shows up, too, and it's a versatile one. Spiky Energy provides just one colorless, but it also deals 20 recoil damage to the opponent if it attacks you. Handy!

Alcremie ex might be a good bench utility despite its evolved status, as its ability can heal anything for 30 once a turn. Toedscruel is similarly intriguing, as it lowers all your retreat costs by two and can effectively let you swap around your Pokemon at will. A beneficiary of that strategy could be Magearna? If you move it into the active spot, place an energy on another creature and then move it back out to attack, you can use its ability to get 90 HP healing along the way.

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The cutest Journey Together cards

There's a decent pool of options for cutest cards in this set, a welcome change from the last few expansions. It's not hard to make Sprigatito cute, but the one here lounging in its bed certainly qualifies. Togedemaru is also an easy mark. The sleeping Komala is a friend, and so is Skwovet chowing down. In terms of Illustrator Rares, Lillie's Ribombee captures a moment well, and Furret is just a good little bud.


The latest Pokemon Trading Card Game expansion, Scarlet & Violet: Journey Together, launches March 28, 2025. Check out our Pokemon TCG archive for more about the game, including an overview of this latest set.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 1:49 PM
    

InZOI versus The Sims: All major differences - Zoi from the game with cat ears

InZOI is 2025's major addition to the world of life-sim titles, and many players have wondered if the KRAFTON-published title has Denuvo.

The anti-piracy software needs no introduction for those who game on PC, as it's actively used by many developers globally. The DRM is well known for its anti-tamper properties, which reduce the chances of piracy. However, the software is also well-known for affecting in-game performances.

Does InZOI have Denuvo?

InZOI is now available on early access to PC users, with a console launch potentially on the cards in the future. As of writing, the early access build doesn't have Denuvo on it, but this has been an U-turn on the part of the developers. There has been a massive outcry from the community regarding what happened with the InZOI: Creative Studio demo build.

The demo build had Denuvo installed on it, which was directly inherited from the game's main build. Since then, the developers have spoken to the community about going back on their original decision and making the early access version Denuvo-free.

A Zoi with brown pigtails holding a cup of coffee while standing in front of a carousel at a pier in inZOI.
Screenshot by Destructoid

Why did InZOI remove Denuvo?

The reason to use Denuvo was a simple one: the developers believe that it will prevent the illegal distribution of the game, and make it fair to those who paid for a legitimate copy. Kjun, Producers, and Director of InZOI, has claimed that their latest decision raises the chance of the game being cracked and distributed illegally.

However, the developers seem to have understood the negative effect of Denuvo on player experience, and they're committed to putting the community first. Hence, they decided to exclude any type of DRM on the early access build. The developers also feel that the absence of Denuvo will make the game much more accessible and configurable, increasing the scope for mods.

If things go as planned, mod support is coming in May. It will allow players to use tools like Maya and Blender to create custom content and expand the horizons of the base game experience. The game is off to a strong start on opening day, and more players are expected to join in over the next few months as new features are added.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 1:19 PM
    

Call of Duty Operator holding gun

Call of Duty's season three for Black Ops 6 and Warzone begins next week, and Activision wants its players to know that it has been ramping up security measures to deal with cheaters ruining the experience for everyone.

With over 228,000 accounts banned and over 20 cheat makers and "dozens" of cheat resellers put "out of business," Activision says it's "not slowing down" in its efforts to keep the game fair and fun for everyone, even if it means continuing to flex its money muscles and utilize the law to shut cheats down at the source.

Warzone BO6 new reporting cheaters UI
Image via Activision

As far as season three, kicking off next week with new content for BO6 multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone's return to Verdansk, there are some newly announced improvements to RICOCHET Anti-Cheat that should hopefully continue to mitigate the issue. But the company says it can't even talk about some of them.

"As an additional layer to existing anti-cheat processes, we're launching brand-new systems in season three," Activision said. "For security reasons, we can't give away too many details; however, we will publish another RICOCHET Progress Report in the release window of Season Three Reloaded to detail results from next week's update. Several of our current systems are getting big updates this season, too, including our aim bot detections and the Machine Learning system that analyzes game replays to identify suspicious gameplay for human enforcement."

One new feature it can detail, though, is UI updates on the killcam, which will show more information about how you were taken down. For example, the killcam will now show the list of attackers who damaged you (along with their username, damage numbers, and hits), whether or not you were affected by a live ping (as opposed to being seen via a wallhack or some other cheat) or UAV, and if firing your weapon revealed you on the minimap.

Shockingly, Activision also addressed the highly controversial "shadowban" system, which is known internally at the company as "Limited Matchmaking." Players are sometimes placed into "limited" lobbies if their account or play style has been flagged as suspicious.

"Limited Matchmaking is a necessary part of the system as an immediate reaction to the detection of suspicious activity," Activision said. "LMM allows accounts to continue to play matches online in a separate pool from standard matchmaking as our team examines and collects all evidence necessary for further action – if needed. Being placed in Limited Matchmaking doesn't signal someone is a confirmed cheater but an alarm was raised that requires examination. There are several ways an alarm could be tripped, including a major change in an account's behavior or if a brand-new account is dropping improbable stats, to name a few."

Activision Ricochet infographic about shutting down cheat makers in CoD
Image via Activision

Activision says accounts in LMM make up "less than 0.15 percent of the entire player population" in BO6 and Warzone, but partying up with players who are affected by it can "expand the overall pool." And although many players believe being "spam reported" will get them into LMM lobbies, Activision says this is not the case.

"Whether it's in-game or if a cheat developer creates a hack to submit 10,000 reports, spam reporting does nothing," Activision said. "Subsequent reports provide no additional information – you already told us someone seems fishy, submitting the same report again doesn't add more detail. In fact, spamming reports – beyond Malicious Reporting being against our policy – reduces the trust we have in future reports from an account and may result in punitive measures."

CoD's season three begins next week on April 2, and Warzone's new Verdansk update will be live on April 3 after 24 hours of downtime for the BR mode.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 1:16 PM
    

A Zoi with brown pigtails holding a cup of coffee while standing in front of a carousel at a pier in inZOI.

In inZOI, the livelihood of your Zoi is entirely dependent on you. Leaving your Zoi alone to their own devices is risky since they might not take care of themselves as needed. One of the factors you need to manage for them is urges.

Urges don't always give you enough information to deduce what needs to be done to complete them. They're quite rewarding and a great way to help your Zoi thrive and flourish, so here's how to fulfill urges in inZOI.

What are urges in inZOI?

An urge to eat vegan food in inZOI.
Screenshot by Destructoid

Urges are essentially random short-term desires your Zoi gets as they navigate through their life. These wants are based on who your Zoi is and what they hope to do with their life, so the urges for each specific Zoi you make usually look pretty different.

All urges have a specified time limit on them, so completing them swiftly is crucial to ensuring you're able to claim the rewards for doing so. Each unique urge you complete grants you some Meow Coins to spend and puts your Zoi in a specific mood, usually one that's tied to the theme of the urge you finished, for a while afterward.

How to complete urges in inZOI

Every urge is different in inZOI, so the exact task you need to complete for each one varies. All of them involve completing a very specific quest based on the name and description you're given. These two factors should usually be enough to point you in the right direction, but sometimes, you might need a bit more to get going.

A Zoi wearing a brown jacket walking down a sidewalk in inZOI.
Screenshot by Destructoid

All urges and how to fulfill them in inZOI

Here are all the urges your Zoi may have in inZOI and how to complete each one. There are lots of unique urges that can arise based on who your Zoi is, so this list is a work in progress, and we'll continue updating it over time as we discover more of them.

Urge How to complete
Wants to use outdoor fitness equipment. Find fitness equipment outside, like at sports centers, and use it.
Wants to get a job. Click on your Zoi's smartphone, which is the purple icon next to the picture of their face. Select the "career" app on their phone, then choose a part-time or full-time job to join.
Wants to encourage themself. Click on your Zoi, select the "personal action" category, and choose to "encourage yourself" option.
Wants to eat vegan food. Cook a vegan meal, which is a dish that has no meat or dairy products, like a salad, and have your Zoi eat it.
Wants to go busking. Visit a public lot like a park, cafe, or beach. Click on your Zoi and select the "personal action" option. From this category, choose any of the available busking options.
Wants to catch a fish for cooking. Find a fishing spot out in the world, like the ones that appear along wooden piers by beaches, and have your Zoi interact with it to go fishing. Keep fishing until you catch a fish.
Wants to send a congratulations letter. Find a mailbox near your home lot. If you don't have one, you can purchase and place one from the build menu. Once you have one, click on it and select the "send congratulatory letter" option.
Wants to repair a broken item. Find a broken item and select the "repair" option to fix it. If you don't have a broken object, keep using the same item repteadly until it breaks.
Wants to loosen up in the massage chair. Find a massage chair or purchase one, then click on it to have your Zoi use it. They need to fully relax to complete this urge, so make sure they're in a quiet area away from distractions.
Wants to research travel destinations. Find a computer, either at your home or a community lot like the library. Navigate to the "value-based action" category and select the "find a country to travel to" option.
Wants to test the fire extinguisher. Locate the fire extinguisher, which should be sitting near the front door of your Zoi's house. Click on it and select the "test functionality" option.

If you want to know more about what you might encounter while playing inZOI, consider learning all skills and how to level them up, all cheats, and all traits. You also may want to know if inZOI has multiplayer if you're eager to enjoy this game with friends.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 1:02 PM
    

Operator in BO6

Call of Duty's double XP events are the ultimate opportunity for boosting XP, whether you're chasing Prestige ranks or unlocking weapon attachments. These events often appear without warning, leaving players scrambling to prepare. To help you keep track, here's when the next double XP weekend hits for Black Ops 6.

BO6 Double XP weekend release date

A double XP weekend is now live in Black Ops 6. Based on the in-game timer, it will conclude around March 31, 2025, giving you a few days to gather as many experience points as possible. It should also work for Warzone if you want to stick to the free-to-play experience.

Call of Duty Operator holding gun
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Hop onto BO6 Multiplayer to earn double experience points from eliminations, captures, and assists. It'll count towards Medal XP for even more rewards, getting you higher up on the battle pass tiers. If you're a Zombies enthusiast, you'll also earn double points, making it the perfect time to stack up on those valuable Gobblegums. Zombies mode, in particular, is one of the best ways to farm XP during these weekends. But Multiplayer is still beneficial for farming, especially with the likes of Kill Confirmed, Domination, and Hardpoint.

When a double XP weekend is active, you cannot use any of your tokens. Just save them for later whenever you need a 15-minute or hour-long boost. Tokens and XP weekends basically work the same, but the former is slightly more limiting.

Since Season 3 is almost here, I wouldn't be surprised to see another double XP weekend around April 3. But if not, it'll likely come up again during the midseason point, which has often happened in the past. To stay up to date on all the latest Black Ops 6 celebrations, check out our 2025 schedule for current events and upcoming dates.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 12:46 PM
    

Jay and Silent Bob Operator skins

Hats are back in style as Jay and Silent Bob make waves in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Here's how to unlock their exclusive skins, including their Bluntman and Chronic alter egos.

How do you get Jay and Silent Bob Operators in BO6?

Jay and Silent Bob will arrive during the In-Season stage of BO6 Season 3. Whenever bundles have an In-Season timeframe, the skins usually come out a week or two after the new update's release. I've seen something similar with the Squid Game cosmetics, which launched bundles individually each week. Jay and Silent Bob will likely arrive around April 11 or 18, but I'll update this guide when we get an official confirmation.

Although there's no concrete release date, the Call of Duty Blog gave us the inside scoop for these packs. Two versions will be available: the Jay and Silent Bob Tracer Pack and the Bluntman and Chronic Tracer Pack. While the former comes with the duo's classic looks from the films, the latter shows off their comic book alter egos. Bundles like this typically cost around 2,400 COD Points, roughly $19.99. Let's go over what's included in each pack.

All features included in the Jay and Silent Bob Tracer Pack

Jay and Silent Bob Tracer Pack
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  • Jay Operator Skin
  • Silent Bob Operator Skin
  • Doobie Wreck LW3A1 Frostline Sniper Rifle
  • Golden Calf Kompakt 92 SMG
  • Blue and Yellow Tracers
  • Smoke Death FX
  • Gimme a Light Finishing Move
  • Poppin' Off Emote
  • Mooby's Weapon Charm
  • Animated In Sync Calling Card
  • Mooby Joint Large Decal
  • Animated Snoochie Boochie Emblem

All features included in the Bluntman and Chronic Tracer Pack

Bluntman and Chronic Tracer Pack
Image via Activision

  • Bluntman Operator Skin
  • Chronic Operator Skin
  • Bluntman Stuntman Krig C Assault Rifle
  • Chronic Unapologetic Jackal PDW SMG
  • "Bong Staff" Bo Staff with Joint Leaf Death FX
  • Smoke You Out Finishing Move
  • Did That Happen? Emote
  • Animated Joint Power Calling Card
  • Animated Blunts Out Suit Up Emblem
  • Doobage Duo Spray

Considering the titling of these items, the Jay and Silent Bob BO6 packs will likely be similar to the Cheech and Chong bundles. Notably, their Finishing Moves are practically one and the same, unleashing a deadly attack with a smoking twist.

Besides the Jay and Silent Bob Operator Skins, the in-game store will have the Digital Dreamin' Reactive Mastercraft Ultra Skin during Season 3. The bundle is designed for true VR enthusiasts and is packed with a theme around gaming skills and equipment. Other bundles will be released throughout Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 3, such as the Spectral Wold Mastercraft Bundle, Fanatic Rivalry Bundle, and Shattered Veil Reactive Bundle. The last bundle will be perfect for the BO6 Zombies' Shattered Veil debut, as the mode introduces a brand-new map.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 12:26 PM
    

Venom Twerking in Marvel Rivals

Happy April Fools' Day, now let's watch Marvel's Venom throw some booty, "because nothing says 'cosmic chaos' like watching your hero bust a slimy move on the battlefield," according to NetEase Games.

Marvel Rivals is set to add its most ridiculous emote yet as part of an April Fools' Day celebration, but there's nothing foolish about Eddie Brock making his symbiotic cheeks jiggle on the battlefield after wiping your backline.

The new Symbiote Boogie emote, also known as the Venom Twerking emote, is real. NetEase has embraced the meme and actually given the Vanguard a special emote that allows him to clap his cheeks along to the beat as part of the game's ongoing limited-time event.

Here's everything there is to know about Venom's twerking emote in Marvel Rivals and how to get it.

How to get Marvel Rivals Twerking Venom emote

Screenshot by Destructoid

The Symbiote Boogie (twerking) emote for Venom is the 25th and final reward as part of the Galacta's Cosmic Adventure event in Marvel Rivals.

The only way to get this emote is to unlock all 24 other rewards within the event, which can be grabbed by using the Galacta's Power Cosmic currency you earn from completing challenges throughout the event. Once all rewards are unlocked, the emote can be claimed for free on the "game board" event screen starting on April 1.

Each dice roll on the "game board" of Galacta's Cosmic Adventure costs 30 Galacta's Power Cosmic, and most missions reward 20 of the event-specific currency. You must roll the die 24 times to get all 24 rewards (the order you unlock the rewards does not matter), so if you haven't been completing missions this whole time, it may be difficult to accomplish.

Galacta's Cosmic Adventure will run for another two weeks until season one comes to an end, but the Symbiote Boogie emote can only be claimed from April 1 to 3, so if you haven't finished the event yet, make sure to jump online and finish as many challenges as you can.

Galacta's Cosmic Adventure game board in Marvel Rivals
Screenshot by Destructoid

Missions are relatively simple and easy to complete, such as earning eliminations as certain heroes, completing matches, defeating enemies, or taking damage as certain heroes. These missions can be completed in various modes, including Quick Match, Competitive, Conquest, Doom Match, Practice vs. AI, or Clone Rumble.

Marvel Rivals Galacta's Cosmic Adventure missions screen
Screenshot by Destructoid

The clock is ticking, so complete as many missions as you can between now and April 3 to ensure you can twerk on your foes before the event ends and the emote presumably disappears with it.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 12:19 PM
    

Minecraft Movie Live event world

In celebration of the A Minecraft Movie, Mojang Studios has kicked off an exciting event filled with challenges and rewards. Complete tasks to unlock the exclusive Yearn Cape, allowing you to flaunt your Overworld pride. Find out how to get this legendary cape in Minecraft.

How to get Yearn Cape in Minecraft Movie Live Event

Earn the Yearn Cape (also known as "Movie Cape") by completing five Live Event quests and collecting 60 Diamonds by April 7 at 4pm CT. Bedrock users will see a hub for this event in the main menu, where you can jump right into the server. If you're a Java edition user, you'll have to use the Bedrock version to access it and then transfer the reward to your account afterward. Here's a quick overview of all Minecraft Movie Live Event quests to help you unlock the Yearn Cape (I bolded currently active quests):

  • Defend the Village
  • Ghasts Incoming
  • Farm Mobs, not Crops
  • Protect the Cart
  • Low on Iron
  • Mine Diamonds

You'll be transported to Midport Village, which plays a significant part in the A Minecraft Movie. Notable characters from the film will help you with challenges, including the legendary Steve. Each mission unlocks every other day, and I'll update this guide as more tasks become available. Let's break down each quest in detail to give you a better idea of what to expect.

How to complete Defend the Village quest

Minecraft Movie Live Event map
Screenshot by Destructoid

  • Task 1: Deliver six Wilderness Carts
  • Task 2: Retrieve 100 ore in the Mines
  • Task 3: Defend the Outer Walls in five waves
  • Rewards:

    • Boots of Swiftness
    • 500 Emeralds
    • 1,000 EXP

Open your map to discover the Wilderness, Mines, and the Outer Walls. You'll have to complete the corresponding tasks in each area, requiring you to play standard Minecraft activities like mining and mob fights. Once you've conquered them all, you'll earn the Boots of Swiftness via the Dressing Room.

How to complete Ghasts Incoming quest

Ghasts coming out of portals
Screenshot by Destructoid

  • Task: Kill 20 Ghasts at the Outer Walls
  • Rewards:

    • Battle Cry emote
    • 500 Emeralds
    • 1,000 EXP

Transport to the Outer Walls to go against the deadly Ghasts. Approach the gate and whip out your bow and arrow to kill anything that comes out of the portals. Now that Quest 2 is active, you should see Ghasts come out of the portals. They may not be as frequent as the Piglins, so you'll have to participate in multiple waves to meet the quota.

How to complete Farm Mobs, not Crops quest

Farm Mobs, Not Crops objective
Screenshot by Destructoid

  • Task: Kill 200 enemies
  • Rewards:

    • Mushroom Hat
    • 500 Emeralds
    • 1,000 EXP

The Farm Mobs, not Crops quest, works with any location with enemies inside. Use your bow and arrow or sword to eliminate 200 mobs. It'll undoubtedly take some time, but it'll all be worth it once you get the Yearn Cape and the Mushroom Hat from the Dressing Room.

How to complete Protect the Cart quest

Protecting the Payload Cart
Screenshot by Destructoid

  • Task: Deliver Carts with 40 percent health in the Wilderness
  • Rewards:

    • Kadoosh! Emote
    • 500 Emeralds
    • 1,000 EXP

Enter the Wilderness to locate the Payload Cart. Numerous enemies will try to attack it, and you'll have to eliminate them with your sword or bow and arrow. Fortunately, other players will help you out here, where you can cover all sides of the Payload. Keep the Cart at 40 percent health, or you'll lose out on progress for this objective.

How to complete Low on Iron quest

Iron Golem at the Outer Walls
Screenshot by Destructoid

  • Task: Clear five waves with at least two Iron Golems alive in the Outer Walls
  • Rewards:

    • Jet Pack
    • 500 Emeralds
    • 1,000 EXP

While you're defending the Outer Walls, you'll see a few Iron Golems on the ground. The Piglins will try to take them down, and it's best to use your bow and arrow to clear hordes of them (swords won't do much in this minigame). You only need two Iron Golems alive, so don't worry too much if enemies kill off one or more.

How to complete Mine Diamonds quest

Mine Diamonds objective in Minecraft Live Movie Event
Screenshot by Destructoid

  • Task 1: Retrieve 60 Diamonds
  • Task 2: Complete five quests
  • Rewards:

    • Yearn Cape
    • 500 Emeralds
    • 1,000 EXP

Complete at least five Minecraft Movie Live Event quests to get closer to the Yearn Cape. You'll also have to mine 60 Diamonds from the Mines, using your reliable pickaxe. After you've accomplished both objectives, check your Dressing Room to equip your new cape.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 12:11 PM
    

Taco Ticklers in Schedule 1

There are four businesses available in Schedule 1, and Taco Ticklers will be your go-to place if laundering money is high on your priority list.

The Taco Ticklers allows you to launder up to $8,000 cash per 24 hours and add it to your online balance (ignoring the weekly limit set by the ATM). But first, you'll need to unlock the place and make it yours. This guide will help you with the complete process and help you make the best use of the business.

How to obtain Taco Ticklers in Schedule 1

Taco Ticklers is the easiest one to find out of all four businesses in Schedule 1, and it's situated in the town center by the Skate Park. To make it your own, go to Rays Realty (located by the Post Office). You'll have to spend a hefty amount of cash to make it yours, and Ray only accepts online payment.

Spending such a massive amount of money from your online balance might be problematic. Here's where locations like the Laundromat and Car Wash will be of great use. You can put the two places to use and launder a lot of money to bypass the limits of ATM deposits.

Rays Realty in Schedule 1
Screenshot via Destructoid

How to use Taco Ticklers in Schedule 1

There are two entrances to Taco Ticklers. Go inside and take the door reserved for staff (by the counter). You'll find a computer on a table, and you can use it to launder your black money and turn it into white cash. The amount will be directly added to your online balance, and you can whitewash up to $8000 in 24 hours (as mentioned earlier).

Money Laundering in Taco Ticklers
Screenshot via Destructoid

Out of all the businesses, Taco Ticklers has the best limit when it comes to the amount of money you can launder at once. I will highly recommend this business once you have enough spare cash reserves. The location is also pretty well-connected to all parts of the town, making it convenient for you to visit daily.

Taco Ticklers requires a lot of money, and it's an endgame business, but you can make the process easier by using our guide on how to earn money quicker. Some of the methods listed on the guide might be simple, but they can get overlooked quite easily.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 12:07 PM
    

Assassin's Creed Shadows screenshot of the Nishinomiya Shrine.

Looking for all Nishinomiya Shrine locations in Assassin's Creed Shadows? Nishinomiya Shrine is one of many temples located along the western coast of Izumi Settsu. Within are three shrines that, once interacted with, will reward Naoe with a Knowledge Point to unlock better skills. We've listed all three shrine locations below.

All Nishinomiya Shrine locations

Assassin's Creed Shadows screenshot of the Nishinomiya Shrine locations.
Screenshot by Destructoid

Shrine 1

You can enter the Nishinomiya Shrine through either the northern or western entrance from Nishinomiya Shrine Town (located to the west of Amagasaki and along the western coast, opposite Osaka). You'll see the large main temple building and several smaller outbuildings dotted around a pond. Go towards the pond and take a left through the fence. Walk around the pond edge and you'll come across the first Nishinomiya Shrine.

Shrine 2

To find the second shrine, walk back through the fence you came from and walk up the main pathway towards the larger building at the end. Before reaching the building, however, take a left turn across the red bridge. The second Nishinomiya Shrine will be at the end of the bridge.

Shrine 3

The final Nishinomiya Shrine is outside the largest temple building, on the steps. Go back across the bridge and up the main steps to interact with it and secure your reward. You'll receive one Knowledge Point and 500 XP to go towards unlocking better skills in any of the major skill trees.

That rounds up our guide to all Nishinomiya Shrine locations in Assassin's Creed Shadows. Now you should be all set to continue exploring. For more Assassin's Creed Shadows tips and tricks, see our guides to all legendary Katana locations, our best weapons tier list for Naoe, or our explainer on how to adopt a pet in-game and collect gold, if you wish to expand your hideout.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 12:03 PM
    

Character and the inZOI logo in inZOI photo mode

InZOI is a new generation of life sim, with photo-realistic graphics and a whole new world to explore after creating your character. Get a job, make friends, build a home, and all those other life-sim basics that we're used to. 

If you're making a new character in inZOI, it's a good idea to understand the various mechanics involved with creating a whole virtual personality in your Zoi. Traits are one of these mechanics, and they have an impact on your Zoi's personality, needs, and how they react to situations in everyday life. 

All inZOI traits and what they mean for your Zoi

Image via KRAFTON

While making a Zoi, you can select one of 18 traits. They're grouped in pairs, although not all of the pairings make the most sense, so understanding what each of the traits means is something you should focus on. 

Here are all 18 inZOI traits, and how they affect your Zoi:

Trait Characteristics
Adventurous Frequently feels excited
Bored feeling lasts for a longer time
Energy gauge decreases slowly
Enjoys conversation
Has a keen interest in new settings and challenges
Artistic Enjoys artistic and creative activities
Frequently feels sad
Sentimental feeling lasts for a longer time
Avoids conversations
Authoritarian Frequently feels aflutter
Sad feeling lasts for a longer time
Builds romantic relationships easily
Likes discussing romantic topics
Tends to fixate on relationships
Charmer Frequently feels aflutter
Sad feeling lasts for a longer time
Builds romantic relationships easily
Likes discussing romantic topics
Has a tendency to fixate on relationships
Collaborator Frequently feels sentimental
Confidence feeling lasts for a shorter time
Recognition gauge decreases slowlyyEnjoys conversation
Dreamer Prioritizes inner peace
Has a philosophical nature
Frequently feels lethargic
Tranquil feeling lasts for a longer time
Sleep gauge decreases quickly
Entertainer Frequently feels amused
Focused feeling lasts for a shorter time
Social gauge decreases quickly
Enjoys conversation
Always on the move
Looks for thrilling experiences
Scholar Loves gaining knowledge through activities
Frequently feels focused
Amused feeling lasts for a shorter time
Sleep gauge decreases slowly
Explorer Frequently feels curious
Aflutter feeling lasts for a shorter time
Avoids conversation
Struggles to form connections with people
Keen on figuring out how things work
Go-Getter Nervous feeling lasts for a longer time
Recognition gauge decreases quickly
Avoids conversation
Builds business relationships easily
Values achievement in professional activities
Frequently feels confident
Individualist Enjoys spending time alone
Frequently feels uncomfortable
Curious feeling lasts for a longer time
Social gauge decreases slowly
Dislikes conversation
Struggles to form connections with people
Leader Frequently feels confident
Annoyed feeling lasts for a longer time
Likes discussing business
Builds family relationships easily
Enjoys opportunities to exercise leadership
Mediator Prioritizes relaxation and tranquility
Shows a tendency to be lazy
Frequently feels tranquil
Excited feeling lasts for a shorter time
Energy gauge decreases quickly
Builds relationships with anyone easily
Perfectionist Prioritizes orderliness and a regular routine
Frequently feels nervous
Surprised feeling lasts for a shorter time
Hygiene gauge decreases quickly
Sentinel Frequently feels worried
Bored feeling lasts for a shorter time
Fun gauge decreases slowly
Builds family relationships easily
Considers worst-case scenarios and prioritizes safety
Social Activist Cannot tolerate injustice and strives for a righteous life
Frequently feels focused
Uncomfortable feeling lasts for a longer time
Likes discussing business
Socialite Frequently feels excited
Lethargic feeling lasts for a longer time
Enjoys conversation
Builds relationships with anyone easily
Emphasizes self-care and is conscious of their public image
Volunteer Frequently feels sentimental
Confidence feeling lasts for a shorter time
Recognition gauge decreases slowly
Enjoys conversation

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 11:38 AM
    

A Zoi in inZOI standing in a dimly lit bedroom.

InZOI is out in an early access state, and there's plenty to do and see throughout the vast life-sim game. Since it's still under development, though, you might be unsure whether major game features like multiplayer are available.

InZOI has many unique features you can explore, so trying to find out if multiplayer is an option can be tricky. Here's what you need to know about whether or not multiplayer is in inZOI.

Is inZOI multiplayer?

Zoi using a computer in InZoi
Screenshot by Destructoid

As of the time of writing, inZOI is not multiplayer, and there are no official plans to implement this feature, but the devs do seem open to exploring this idea. As of March 27, 2025, inZOI is out in a very early access state, so it's not a complete picture of what the game is meant to look like. It doesn't include all of the features the devs want to add, so it's going to change a lot in the future, but multiplayer is not listed anywhere as a confirmed addition for the future.

Will inZOI be multiplayer?

Although there aren't any officially known plans to add multiplayer capabiltites to inZOI, the devs do seem to be exploring this possibility. They've commented on this feature twice so far, once in Discord and once during a showcase event.

Under the FAQ section in the official inZOI Discord server, the question "Will the game be multiplayer?" is listed. The official answer from the team says they are "considering various multiplayer features" like allowing players to meet up with other players and invite them over, but for now, the exact details for this feature "have not been decided."

During the inZOI Online Showcase, which aired on March 18, 2025, the game director Hyungjun Kim said the team might "get more specific ideas and start implementing them" if they "get a lot of feedback and demands from our players on multiplayer."

Both of these comments indicate multiplayer is likely something that will be developed later on based on what players want to see rather than a feature that's already being worked on for inZOI. Life-sim games are all about freedom and creativity for each individual player, so connecting this key function with the limits a multiplayer mode adds is a tough task to get right. If they do decide to add it, the devs seem to want to create this feature directly based on player feedback to implement precisely what players want.

Since the specifics of what the dev team is considering are unknown, it's unclear whether the potential multiplayer feature would work across different platforms. InZOI is not available on PS5 or Xbox for now, but if it eventually does release on other platforms, it's unknown whether players on console would be able to play with those on PC.

Two Zois sitting on a bench together in a park in inZOI.
Screenshot by Destructoid

More information on whether or not multiplayer will be added to inZOI will likely be shared by the team working on it in the future as they continue to expand the game, especially since it's a popular request within the community. As any new updates for the potential multiplayer feature are announced, the details will be added here.

Although you can't link up with your friends and their Zois yet, there are still plenty of tasks to keep you busy in the meantime. You might enjoy working on leveling up all skills, using cheats and codes, and mastering all jobs.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 11:36 AM
    

Marvel Rivals Pick-Up Bundle

The latest store bundle in Marvel Rivals is not only the best bargain in the game, it's one of the best I've seen in quite some time for those who enjoy in-game cosmetics.

For the uninitiated, the Pick-Up Bundle includes several items for an impossibly low cost, with very minimal catch to it. For just $3, it includes access to four cosmetic items along with Chrono Tokens to be spent in the battle pass or exchanged for the Units currency.

Hyper Orange Venom costume in Marvel Rivals
Screenshot by Dot Esports

Purchasing the bundle gives instant access to the ridiculous Hyper Orange costume for Venom, turning the massive symbiote tank into a creamsicle reminiscent of a palette swap from Marvel vs. Capcom 2, but it's hardly the highlight of the buy.

Along with 240 Chrono Tokens (a forgettable throw-in for most players), you also receive a creamsicle Venom-themed spray and nameplate to go with it. But the big attraction is a new currency called a Costume Coin which can be used to acquire one of several expensive skins in the store.

With just some of the offerings pictured below, the Costume Coin can be exchanged for one of 24 costumes in the shop, including several MCU skins like Scarlet Witch's from Multiverse of Madness, Namor from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, and several skins from Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

Personally, I'm using my Costume Coin on Wolverine's skin from Deadpool and Wolverine. Even though I rarely play the tank-shredding Duelist, it's just too good of a skin to pass up, and I don't have one for him at this point so it seems like a no-brainer.

But the bargain comes in with the fact that these skins are only available in other bundles in the store, clocking in at 1,600 or 1,800 Units, which is equivalent to around $16 or $18. So, for $3, you're getting one of those skins plus a bunch more, making this an easy call for many to buy.

The only catch is you can only unlock one reward a day. But all you need to do is play three matches in Quick Match, Competitive, Conquest, Doom Match, Practice vs. AI, or Clone Rumble. That's it, so why not?

Marvel Rivals pick-up bundle Exchange skins
Screenshot by Dot Esports

Hopefully this bundle does well and there are more Pick-Up Bundles added to the store over time, because I'd love to collect more of these skins at a fraction of their listed price.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 11:32 AM
    

Schedule 1 car

There's nothing worse than buying your first car in Schedule 1, driving it around, and getting stuck minutes later. While attempting to push it would be hilarious, there's another way to get it unstuck as long as you know which NPC to visit.

How to get your car unstuck in Schedule 1

You can get your car unstuck by visiting the mechanic opposite Hyland Auto. Here, you can talk to an NPC to teleport the vehicle to the building's front entrance, letting you drive it around again without paying any fees.

Schedule 1 mechanic map
Screenshot by Destructoid

Schedule 1's storyline will introduce you to the mechanic, Hyland Auto, and Ray's Realty early in your playthrough. However, you can revisit these spots anytime by traveling southeast toward the bottom of the map. If you're near Northtown's Motel, you'll find this location by following the roads past Taco Ticklers, Slop Shop, and Thrifty Threads and crossing the canal to Gas-Mart's plaza.

Schedule 1 vehicle stuck dialogue option
Screenshot by Destructoid

The mechanic doesn't charge you anything for unsticking the car, letting you do this as often as you need to. However, it can be a far distance to run on foot, so it's worth having a skateboard around or a second car if you have the funds for it. The mechanic also lets you repaint your vehicle after retrieving it, so at least you can leave the shop in style.

How to get your character unstuck in Schedule 1

Although this method works for unsticking your car, getting your character out of a messy situation requires a different menu. You can unstick your character by opening your pause menu and selecting "I'm stuck" to teleport yourself to the nearest safe spot.

If you and your vehicle are stuck, your best bet is to use this option to unstick yourself before running to the mechanic and teleporting your car. It'll take some time, but at least you won't lose thousands on an inaccessible vehicle or be forced to buy a new one.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 11:04 AM
    

giratina immersive rare tcg pocket card

All hail the new meta as Giratina ex dives into Pokémon TCG Pocket following the release of Shining Reverly and is causing absolute chaos in ranked mode due to its diversity to work in so many decks.

It can't be understated how powerful Giratina ex is. Sure, it has a slow setup, but when you combine it with a bunch of stall decks or mix it into other deck types, you have a deck that can be super powerful and annoy anyone on the opposing side—unless they are running a Dark-type deck.

But why is it so powerful? And what deck should you run? Well, let's get into it and show you.

Best Giratina ex deck list in Pokémon TCG Pocket

giratina ex tcg pocket art
Rise new meta. Image via Pokémon Company

Card Amount Set
Giratina ex 2 Shining Revelry
Darkrai ex 2 Space-Time Smackdown (Dialga)
Druddigon 2 Mythical Island
Sabrina 1 Genetic Apex (Charizard)
Leaf 2 Mythical Island
Red 1 Shining Revelry
Cyrus 1 Space-Time Smackdown (Palkia)
Iono 1 Shining Revelry
Poké Ball 2 Promo-A
Professor's Research 2 Promo-A
Potion 2 Promo-A
Giant Cape 2 Space-Time Smackdown (Dialga)

The main pull of Giratina is its ability, which gives a free Psychic-type Energy at the end of a turn, letting you make a deck that doesn't even need Psychic-type Energy to function. With the above deck, you can focus on using Dark-type Energy to build up your Giratina and Darkrai with energy and burn away as an opponent's active Pokémon while Druddigon tanks damage. It's all bout chipping your opponent down to get all the energy you need on your two Pokémon to then deal massive damage.

You have a lot of control with the deck, but it can be painful if you don't pull the Pokémon you need to start setting up early. So, it's not flawless. The mirror match also comes down to who gets to go second and start building up their Energy first or who gets the luckiest card pulls.

There are other variants of the Giratina deck too, such as using Mew ex, which takes out the Darkrai ex and Druddigon in favor of two Mew Ex and 2 Budding Expeditioner—as well as an Arceus ex variant that uses Shaymin and Arceus ex, on top of a few Dawns. Honestly, there are so many ways to build the Giratina ex deck that you are spoilt for choice.

The only downside is how hard it'll be for F2P players to make the deck. You need a bunch of exs from various different packs, including all the trainer cards, though if you can find everything, the deck is so simple to play and so powerful that you'll be climbing up ranked quite quickly.

Just remember that despite its strengths, coming up against any Dark-type deck is a death sentence, and your Giratina ex does deal damage to itself after each attack. It is not ideal if you accidentally kill yourself in the middle of a hefty win streak.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 11:00 AM
    

The splash art for the SSG skins, showing off Taliyah in the middle of a group of LoL champions.

League of Legends is full of weird and quirky voice lines. Most are instantly recognizable and play into their characters' designs and personalities. Others, though—like the March 28 LoLdle quote, "I am the rock!"—are bit less obvious.

When I first saw today's quote, I immediately thought of Malphite since he's made of literal stone. And most guessers did too, considering how nearly 5,000 people typed in the top laner's name only to get a red box. It took me until my third guess to correctly pinpoint this champion, and although the answer makes a lot of sense based on their lore, it doesn't immediately seem like this character would say such a thing.

To help you figure out the answer to today's LoLdle without expending too many guesses, we've got a few hints.

March 28 LoLdle hints

Hint 1: This champion is a mid laner.

As is the case with any champion, official roles are more like guidelines. Riot Games classifies each and every character as excelling in one of the MOBA's five roles to help new players know where to take each champion. But there's a subset of players who just won't be told what to do.

Today's champion is classified as a mid laner—and it truly is where they shine the most. As a squishy AP champion, they fit in with other characters in the mid lane. They also have a passive that grants them increased movement speed when moving close to terrain, which sets them up well to roam and gank the side lanes.

Hint 2: This champion is from Shurima.

This clue is for all you lore nerds out there. In their champion bio, this character is described as a "nomadic mage from Shurima" with a youthful demeanor. Only 11 out of League's 170 champions are from Shurima, so this clue should help whittle down your possible options to today's LoLdle quote.

Hint 3: Despite what they may say, this character isn't a rock, but they do use them to their advantage.

When this character first hit the Rift in 2016, many fans compared them to earthbenders from Avatar: The Last Airbender—and the similarities between the two are obvious. This champion's whole kit revolves around throwing out rocks and bending earth to their will, so it makes a lot of sense that fans would liken the two.

Still struggling to guess today's champion? We've got the answer coming right up.

Who says "I am the rock!"?

Answer: The character who says "I am the rock!" is Taliyah, the Stoneweaver.

Taliyah, a woman surfing on a stone in the middle of a desert.
She is, in fact, not a rock. Image via Riot Games

Today's LoLdle quote definitely suits Malphite more since he's a literal rock. Taliyah, on the other hand, is the next best answer. Although she might not be a rock, she certainly uses them to her advantage, throwing them at opponents on Summoner's Rift and surfing her way through the desert dunes of Shurima using the earth around her.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 10:56 AM
    

urubamba and a baby tatankasaur in genshin impact

Urubamba in Genshin Impact is one of the Master Trainers in the Collective of Plenty. His eight baby Tatankasaurs have gone missing, and you must help him find them. Here are all the locations of Urubamba's baby Saurians in Genshin Impact.

Locations of all 8 Urubamba Tatankasaur

Talk to Urbamba

genshin impact urubamba location
Screenshot by Destructoid

Teleport to the waypoint northeast of the Statue of The Seven in Atocpan and head straight to find Urubamba and a baby Tatankasaur. Interact with him, and he will tell you that his eight Saurians are missing before asking for your help in finding them.

Urubamba Tatankasaur 1

Hilichurl chasing urubamba's baby saurian
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Use the teleport waypoint southeast of Urubamba's location and turn around to find a Hilichurl chasing a baby Saurian. Defeating the mob will trigger a dialogue, and the little Tatankasaur will return.

Urubamba Tatankasaur 2

baby saurians playing
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After catching the first Urubamba Tatankasaur, head north to find a baby Tatankasaur chasing a baby Tepetlisaur. Quickly chase the little Tepetlisaur and catch it. This will trigger a dialogue, and the baby Saurian will return to its place.

Urubamba Tatankasaur 3

matardor monetoo taunting urubamba's tatankasaur
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Head east to find a Matador Monetoo taunting a baby Saurian. Indwell any nearby Tatankasaur and keep charging straight at the Matador Monetoo until it becomes a graffiti on a rock. This will give you an Exquisite Chest, and the baby Saurian will retun to Urubamba.

Urubamba Tatankasaur 4, 5, and 6

  • locations of 3 urubamba tatankasaurs
  • charging at the strange mechanism

Use the nearest teleport waypoint and head southeast to find three of Urubamba's Tatankasaurs. Approaching them will activate the mechanism, and it will start attacking you. You must indwell a Tatankasaur and charge straight at it. This will destroy the mechanism, and the Saurians will go back.

Urubamba Tatankasaur 7

hilichurls surrounding one of urubamba's baby tatankasaur
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Proceed east to find a baby Tatankasaur surrounded by a group of Hilichurls in front of a tunnel entrance. Defeat the mobs to free the Saurian.

Urubamba Tatankasaur 8

urubamba tatankasaur inside a cage and its location
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Enter the tunnel and exit from the other end. Next, turn to your right to find the last baby Tatankasaur trapped inside a cage and another group of Hilichurl. Defeat all the enemies to free the Saurian.

Return to Urubamba

chest rewards for finding all urubamba tatankasaurs
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Finally, go back to Urubamba and talk to him. This will give you a Precious Chest, an Exquisite Chest, and a Common Chest.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 10:17 AM
    

shining revelery key art

Lucario ex is probably one of the best Fighting-type cards to join Pokémon TCG Pocket since its launch, and with it, we finally have an answer to all those pesky Dark-type decks running around.

Lucario ex is a pretty solid deck to build around and has the potential to be a top-tier deck, it only relies on Fighting-type energy, but it is definitely not a deck for free-to-play players to build as you'll need to pull some pretty hard-to-find and rare cards.

It's easy to play though if you get the right stuff, so let's run you through what you need to build it and how it works.

Best Lucario ex deck list in Pokémon TCG Pocket

shiny lucario ex card from pokemon tcg shining revelry
Shiny time. Image via Pokémon Company

Card Amount Set
Lucario ex 2 Shining Revelry
Lucario 2 Space-Time Smackdown (Dialga)
Riolu 2 Space-Time Smackdown (Dialga)
Sudowoodo 2 Triumphant Light
Marshadow 1 Mythical Island
Sabrina 1 Genetic Apex (Charizard)
Cyrus 1 Space-Time Smackdown (Palkia)
Red 2 Shining Revelry
Professor's Research 2 Promo-A
Poké Ball 2 Promo-A, Shining Revelry
X Speed 1 Promo-A
Rocky Helmet 2 Space-Time Smackdown (Palkia)

The Lucario deck mainly utilizes a mix of Lucario and Lucario ex to maximize the amount of damage your Fighting-type Pokémon can do. It does feel a bit bloated with Lucario cards, though, so if you want to reduce the amount. The trainer cards are also subjective, but a mix of Sabrina and Cyrus helps you to switch in a pesky backline or take out a retreating Pokémon in certain situations.

Some potential tweaks you can make to the deck list above include:

  • Taking out one Lucario or one Lucario ex, but you run the risk of not having the firepower you need.
  • Add in an Iono if you're worried your draw power isn't great to give you a hand reset when you need a specific card, removing a Red.
  • Switch out Sudowoodo and Marshadow for Marowak for full-on damage, though its pretty inconsistent.

Once you find a variant that works for you, we can now go into why this deck works so well.

Lucario ex is made to be a quick glass cannon deck, with Lucario ex leading the frontline while regular Lucario sits in the backline and increases the amount of damage you can deal to get over some pesky cards like Pikachu ex, Charizard ex, etc. Lucario ex also has the added bonus of being able to deal 30 damage to the backline to chip away at your opponent's waiting Pokémon.

The major downside to the deck though is the Energy requirements and the lack of cards that exist for Fighting-type Pokémon to get more Energy onto your Pokémon like Water, etc, decks get. Its also incredibly weak against Psychic decks like Giratina ex and Mewtwo ex which are top tier currently, so it might not be something to take into ranked.

You're relying on pulling a perfect hand or specific cards to set up quicker than your opponent, so take on the deck at your own risk. It's great for casual, though, as well as clearing up solo play challenges.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 9:40 AM
    

The Blade Phantom and its spirits

Collecting and using Soulstones are some of the best ways to improve your experience in The First Berserker: Khazan, and when your journey takes you to the Embar Ruins, there are three more of them to find. We'll show you where in this guide.

All Soulstone locations in the Embars Ruins

The collected all Soulstones message for Embars Ruins
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Unlike Mount Heinmarch or Stonepass, you'll need to progress quite a ways before you find your first Soulstone in the Embar Ruins. The mission is the largest of the three you've completed by a wide margin, so expect to cover a lot of ground between stones.

First Soulstone location in the Embars Ruins

A glowing Soulstone in the snow
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The first Soulstone is a bit into the level this time. Past the first group of enemies, take a left. Then, keep left after you deal with or avoid the archer, and continue toward the large mountain in the distance.

A large set of iron doors leading into a mountain keep
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You'll eventually see a large set of iron doors set into the mountainside.

A barridace blocking a hillside path
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From those doors, turn around and head down the steps until you see a small wooden barricade blocking a path. Attack or dodge through it to find the Soulstone nestled at the back of the upper area.

Second Soulstone Location in the Embars Ruins

A pair of pots hiding a Soulstone
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Proceed into the keep and make your way to the first large room where a trio of dragonkin are praying to a huge red effigy. Defeat them and head to the right side of the grand staircase.

The dark room leading to the alcove with a Soulstone
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Defeat the dragonkin you find there, and look to the back left corner of the side area behind a pair of pots to find the Soulstone.

Third Soulstone location in the Embars Ruins

The third Soulsstone in Embars Ruins in front of a bas relief
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The third and final Soulstone in Embars Ruins is near the end of the level. You'll need to reach the second statue turning puzzle, beyond your first Elite enemy and dozens of weaker mobs, plus a lot of exploration. It's also quite a ways after you speak to Daphrona for the first time and learn how to use Soulstones in the first place.

A set of statues in front of a bas relief
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When you do reach the second statue puzzle, all you need to do is turn the center and leftmost statues to face the ones on the opposite wall to raise the platform in the middle of the room. Doing so lowers the statues in front of the bas relief and exposes the Soulstone. Toss a Javelin its way to finish your hunt for the stones.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 9:11 AM
    

A Ghast flying by some purple Nether portals in A Minecraft Movie event.

There are many quests you need to tackle throughout the A Minecraft Movie live event, and not all of them are easy to navigate. One of the tougher ones asks you to kill 20 Ghasts, which can be tricky if you don't know where to find them.

Midport Village is quite large, and there are lots of different locations to explore and activities to try. Only one spot in the entire map is home to the mobs you're searching for, so here's where to find Ghasts in A Minecraft Movie live event.

Where are Ghasts in A Minecraft Movie live event?

A Ghast being damaged while coming out of a purple Nether portal in A Minecraft Movie live event
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You can find Ghasts coming out of the Nether portals around the outer walls region where Garrett hangs out. There are two different ways you can travel to this area:

  • You can use your map to fast travel there. This is the easiest way to reach the right location. Select the map in your inventory and choose the play button on the outer walls region to travel.
  • You can also walk there on foot. Starting at where you spawn in Midport Village, walk forward slightly, then turn right when you reach the wooden sign pointing in different directions. Continue straight until you reach Garrett, an NPC in a pink jacket standing by the outer walls. Talk with him to travel to the outer walls.

Once you leave Midport Village and enter the outer walls region, you can start working on finding some Ghasts to kill. Head up the ladders and walls attached to the gate to get a good view of the battle.

When you have a good spot, you can start hunting for Ghasts. You can't fight the Ghasts up close, so use your bow to shoot them down as they appear. As the battle unfolds, Ghasts will sometimes come out of the Nether portals to aid the Piglin army. They look slightly different from classic and Happy Ghasts in Minecraft, but they're still recognizable.

When do Ghasts spawn in A Minecraft Movie live event?

Ghasts spawn randomly every few seconds to every few minutes from the Nether portals in the outer walls region. Based on my experience with them, their spawn frequency seems pretty random, so how easy or hard it is to find them mostly comes down to luck.

How to kill 20 Ghasts in A Minecraft Movie live event

To kill 20 Ghasts for the second quest in the A Minecraft Movie live event, you need to deal the killing blow against a total of 20 Ghasts in the outer walls region. This is a big undertaking since they don't appear very often, and you likely won't be the only player in the server trying to get it done.

The kill 20 Ghasts quest in A Minecraft Movie live event.
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Finishing this quest gets you the special Battle Cry emote, 500 emeralds, and 1,000 XP. It's also one of the key tasks you need to finish if you're hoping to earn the exclusive Yearn Cape.

If you're having trouble with this task, you might want to work on finding the secret collectibles around the map to make your experience easier. Tools like the Hot Lava Chicken, Battle Axe, and Saxophone can be useful for tackling this tricky quest and other ones.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 9:05 AM
    

Schedule 1 Mixing Station

When you start your growing empire in Schedule 1, you'll start with one weed seed type and unlock more over time. But you can take things further by using a Mixing Station to add various substances to your strains.

Although basic weed types work for residents in Northtown and Westville, folks in Downtown and beyond want variety in their products. You can also make your pre-existing customers much happier by modifying what you sell them. Here's how to unlock and use the Mixing Station in Schedule 1.

How to get the Mixing Station in Schedule 1

You'll unlock the Mixing Station during the main story after hiring your first dealer. After approaching Northtown's local dealer and paying his upfront fees, Uncle Nelson will call you and tell you Dan's Hardware now sell Mixing Stations. One station costs $500, so make sure you put money on your card using the town's ATMs before coming here.

Schedule 1 mixing options
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The buying doesn't end there, though. You'll also need to visit Gas-Mart to purchase substances to mix. Fortunately, these items are cheap, ranging from various over-the-counter pills to entire donuts. If you're not close to a Gas-Mart, you can buy soda cans from vending machines and use that as your first mixer item.

How to use the Mixing Station in Schedule 1

In Schedule 1, once you have your weed type and substance, toss both into the mixing station and press begin. You'll start a minigame requiring you to drag both items into the bowl before waiting a few seconds. You'll have to wait five additional seconds for every item you add.

Your weed strain's name and traits will change depending on the substances you mix. For example, mixing OG Kush with a banana transforms it into a strain with Gingeritis and Sneaky as its effects. You can also take modified weed types and change them further, adding additional effects that make you more money. It's possible to turn a base OG Kush strain into one that's close to $100 in value if you add enough substances to it and are willing to experiment.

You can also mix items with products you unlock later in your playthrough. As you progress through Schedule 1's story, you'll expand beyond weed and use other items to make more money. These can also have products mixed in to increase their values without spending much.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 9:02 AM
    

Benji in Schedule 1

Having a robust network of dealers is necessary to take your business empire to the next level in Schedule 1, but your employees can sometimes refuse to work as per your plans.

Dealers are different than typical employees, since they work on their own. All you have to do is to supply them with the products. You'll have to spend a signing fee, and they keep a percentage of your total sales. While the underlying system is pretty simple, I have already encountered a few occasions where they refuse to work as intended.

Schedule 1 dealer not working bug fix

Your dealer might not work due to a mistake on your part or due to a bug. The following tips will help you to ensure your dealers work around the clock.

Supply the products

Dealer assignment in Schedule 1
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Your dealers will only sell items if you provide them with the necessary supply in the first place. Once a dealer runs out of a product to sell, you'll get a message. Go to them with the necessary products, and always provide a bit more (or else you'll have to repeat the process shortly).

Here's a bug I have encountered on occasion: you'll go to refill a dealer's stocks only to find out that they're out dealing. I have realized the stock has run out message is glitched, at least for Benji, which results in the bug. If you find that they're out dealing, it means that they still had stock to sell. Just visit them the next day after sleeping, and the bug should be fixed automatically.

Assign customers

Assigning customers to your dealers is necessary for your products to be sold. It's pretty easy to forget this part, and you can rectify your mistake by going to the Dealers app on your phone. You can assign up to a maximum of eight customers per dealer.

Use baggies

Packing your products in jars is more convenient (as you can just pack five of them at a go), but all your orders won't come in multiples of five. You can always counter, but that becomes a hectic process. Your dealers will end up selling more than the required amount if you provide them with only jars, so baggies are the way. If it takes too long for you to pack them, get a Handler to do the job for you.

Check your products

Region details in Schedule 1
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Every region has a preference for a specific type of drug. This is easy to detect from the clients and check out their tastes using your phone. You should supply your dealers accordingly, which will ensure better sales and more profits.

Reload your save

The game automatically autosaves when you complete a night's sleep. Reloading a save might lose a fair amount of in-game progression, but it's an effective way to fix a glitch. From visual stutters to your workers not working, a reload has always fixed the issue at my end. Hopefully, you'll have the same luck when things aren't operating as intended in Schedule 1.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 8:01 AM
    

Hot Lava Chicken floating above the ground in A Minecraft Movie live event.

There are lots of different tools and weapons you can acquire in A Minecraft Movie live event. Most of them are obvious and easy to obtain, but there are also several hidden ones, like the Hot Lava Chicken.

If you want to have access to the best abilities you can get, finding this secret item is a must. It's decently tricky to track down and also a bit bugged, so acquiring it isn't easy. Here's how to get the Hot Lava Chicken in A Minecraft Movie live event.

Where to find the Hot Lava Chicken in Minecraft

Chicken shop in Midport Village in A Minecraft Movie live event
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The Hot Lava Chicken can be found at the chicken restaurant in the central town area of Midport Village. It's easiest to find as soon as you first spawn in since you arrive at the event facing the exact spot you need to visit to grab it.

From where you spawn, walk forward slightly and look up to spot the giant chicken statue. It's right behind the fountain with a Wolf sitting on top of it. If you don't see it, you may have gotten turned around as you spawned into the map, so turn around in circles until you locate it.

Once you see the massive chicken statue, head straight for it. When you reach this restaurant, hop over the counter to find the Hot Lava Chicken sitting floating just above the ground by the back wall under a contraption that has flowing lava.

Finding the Lava Chicken inside the shop in A Minecraft Movie event
Screenshot by Destructoid. Remix by Destructoid

Hot Lava Chicken missing in Minecraft

If you don't see the Hot Lava Chicken where it's meant to be, you need to reload into a new server and check for it again. Continue this process until you manage to find one. It might take quite some time, but it's the only way to counter this issue since the Hot Lava Chicken is currently bugged.

The reason you're not seeing the Hot Lava Chicken is because players who are in the server before you are hitting it with weapons. This causes it to disappear permanently, so anyone who didn't already grab it can no longer acquire it because of this bug. I ran into this myself while trying to find it, and several other players have also reported encountering the same problem on Reddit.

Hopefully, this issue will be fixed sometime soon, but for now, the only way to deal with it is to keep trying new servers until you find the Hot Lava Chicken floating on the ground in the shop. It only spawns at this specific spot, so if he ground is empty, you're out of luck.

Two villagers eating Hot Lava Chicken in Minecraft.
Screenshot by Destructoid

What does the Hot Lava Chicken do in Minecraft?

The Hot Lava Chicken can be consumed for a slight speed boost that lasts five seconds, and Resistance III for 10 seconds. Once you find it for the first time, it's in your inventory forever, so you can consume it as often as you like. This item makes tackling challenges and quests around the map easier so you can quickly earn rewards like the Yearn Cape and diamonds.

It's one of six secret collectible items you can acquire to unlock new abilities around the A Minecraft Movie live event. If you want to unlock more of these special assets, you can work on finding the Saxophone and Battle Axe next.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 7:43 AM
    

Zoi using a computer in InZoi

As you begin a new life with a Zoi, they're going to start out with limited knowledge on how to do things. It's up to you, as their virtual deity, to help fulfill their needs and build their skills. While current skills in InZoi are limited, it's worth knowing how to improve them. 

Which skills you plan to level will vary depending on the life you want your Zoi to have. For instance, if you want your Zoi to be a streamer, you should focus on Rhetoric, Performance, Media Production first. With that said, it's a good idea to level everything to have a well-rounded Zoi to play with. 

All 13 InZoi skills and how to level them

All Skills and their corresponding icons in InZoi
Screenshot by Destructoid

There are currently 13 skills in InZoi, and all of them are leveled through interactions with objects or other Zois. Whenever you click on a Zoi or object to interact with them, actions will be accompanied by an icon corresponding to a skill (shown above). If you're trying to level a certain skill, it's a good idea to focus on actions that relate to it. 

Here are all 13 skills currently in InZoi, a general overview of what they affect, and how to level each one:

Skill What it effects How to level
Charm Dating activities Practicing in a mirror
Taking part in love-related conversations
Reading Speech-related books on a tablet
Critical Thinking Writing Writing on the computer
Studying for certification
Solving number puzzles on a tablet
Reading logic books
Programming Developing and selling programs Playing games
Programming on a computer or laptop
Fitness Health and physical prowess Using treadmills
Practicing yoga
Using indoor or outdoor fitness machines
Art Creating and selling paintings Using an easel or mural space
Appreciating art
Media Production Video and content creation Editing photos on a computer or laptop
Taking photos using a Smartphone
Instrument Playing instruments and selling musical compositions Playing instruments
Composing music on the computer
Cooking Cooking Cooking
Experimenting with recipes
Housework Home management Cleaning
Repairing
Refurbishing
Crafting custom furniture
Gardening Growing plants and Bonsai Gardening
Tending to a Bonsai tree
Rhetoric Conversing effectively and persuading others Greeting other Zois first
Having casual conversations
Giving advice
Performance Stage activities Singing
Practicing stand-up comedy
Having humorous conversations
Coffee Craft Making coffee Coffee brewing

As additional skills are added to the game in future updates, we will update the list with more details, as well as how to level each one, over time. For now, find whichever skill you want to develop and prepare for a bit of a grind.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 6:54 AM
    

Ifa and Cacucu in genshin impact

Ifa is an upcoming Anemo character who is expected to be released in the Genshin Impact 5.6 update. His entire kit was recently leaked, and the beta info suggests he is a 4-star unit that uses a Catalyst.

This article covers more details about Ifa's abilities in Genshin Impact.

Ifa abilities leaked: Elemental Skill, Elemental Burst, and more

Normal Attack

Ifa's Normal Attack talent performs the regular Normal, Charged, and Plunging Attacks, dealing Anemo DMG.

Elemental Skill

As per beta info by Hakush.in, casting Ifa's Elemental Skill grants him 80 Nightsoul Points and he enters the Nightsoul's Blessing state. In this state, Ifa will hover in the air with Cacucu's help and using Normal Attack will trigger different kinds of Supporting Shot depending on whether you tap or hold the button.

Additionally, when Ifa is in the Nightsoul's Blessing state, holding his Elemental Skill will cause him to perform a Plunging Attack, and the state will end after he lands. However, leaving the skill button mid-air will interrupt the Plunging, and Ifa will continue hovering.

Elemental Burst

Ifa's Elemental Burst summons a wind current that pulls all the nearby enemies and objects while dealing Nightsoul-aligned Anemo DMG. Additionally, if the enemies are affected by Hydro/Electro/Cryo/Pyro, there will be a small explosion after a short delay, dealing AoE DMG aligned with the corresponding element.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Genshin_Impact_Leaks/comments/1jjoaz4/ifa_kit/

Passive talents

Listed below are all of Ifa's passive talents:

  • Field Medic's Vision -

    • When Ifa is in the Nightsoul's Blessing State, he will gain 1 Rescue Essentials stack for every 1 Nightsoul Point in the entire party. Depending on the number of stacks, the Swirl and Electro-Charged DMG dealt by the team will increase.

  • Mutual Aid Agreement -

    • Ifa's Elemental Mastery increases by 80 for 10 seconds after a party member triggers Nightsoul Burst.

  • Tactical Warm Compress Bandaging -

    • While in Natlan, when the active character or indwelt Saurian has less than 40% HP, Ifa will consume 10 Phlogiston and heal them based on 150% of his Elemental Mastery. This effect can be triggered once every 10 seconds. This effect does not work in Domains.

  • Night Realm's Gift: Focused Emergency Rescue -

    • When the active character is in mid-air, switching to Ifa will cause him to enter the Nightsoul's Blessing state and grant him 32 Nightsoul Points. This effect can be triggered once every 10 seconds.

Constellations

Here are all of Ifa's Constellations:

  • C1 - Ifa will regain 6 energy after his Elemental Skill hits an enemy. This effect can be triggered once every 8 seconds.
  • C2 - When Ifa is in Nightsoul's Blessing state, every Nightsoul Point the party has above 60 will grant him 3 additional Rescue Essentials stacks. Additionally, the max stacks limit is increased by 30.
  • C3 - Increase Elemental Skill Level +3.
  • C4 - The wind current in Ifa's Burst lasts 3 more seconds. He also gains 100 Elemental Master for 15 seconds after casting his burst.
  • C5 - Increase Elemental Burst Level +3.
  • C6 - Ifa's Elemental Skill has a 50% chance of dealing increased damage, considered Normal Attack DMG. Additionally, Ifa will consume 20% less Nightsoul Points and Phlogiston when not in battle.

For a 4-star unit, Ifa looks pretty decent. He can heal from his passive, which can be good during exploration. Additionally, he can apply crowd control from his Elemental Burst, which is always a nice ability.

Since Ifa's abilities are based on beta, the info is subject to change.

Also read: Genshin Impact Ifa ascension and talent materials leaked

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 6:39 AM
    

InZoi character and the InZoi logo

If you're just diving into The Sims competitor InZoi and expecting to cheat your way through the intricacies of a Zoi's life, I have bad news: There are currently no shortcuts to success in the new life sim. But there are a couple of things that can help you along the way. 

How to use the money cheat in InZoi

Psycat's Guide, where you'll find the Use Money Cheat in InZoi
Screenshot by Destructoid

The "money cheat" isn't actually much of a cheat at all, but rather a simple button that's accessed through Psycat's Guide. You can reach this through the Live Mode by clicking on the book with a question mark on it located in the bottom-right corner of the screen. 

As soon as you open up Psycat's Guide, you'll see the "Use Money Cheat" button in front of you. Pressing this button will reward your active household with 100,000 Meow (InZoi's impossibly cute name for currency), and therefore a leg up, especially if you're trying to build and furnish your own house. 

Does InZoi have a 'move objects' cheat?

Moving objects around in InZoi without pressing Alt
Screenshot by Destructoid

For anyone who has played The Sims, holding down Alt while placing furniture to enable free movement will not be an alien concept. But holding down Alt in InZoi also allows you to overlap furniture while building, much like the "bb.moveobjects" cheat in The Sims

Suppose you try to overlap furniture without holding down Alt. In that case, you'll be warned you "Cannot place items to overlap." But holding down Alt will disable this warning and allow you to place almost anything you like, as close to anything else as you want. 

Be warned, though, this method does not work with stairs and doors. As much you may want to, though, you cannot place a door close to stairs. This isn't a big deal, but it's definitely something to bear in mind while planning builds. 

Will InZoi get more cheats?

The InZoi roadmap for 2025
Image via KRAFTON

During the InZoi online showcase in March 2025, it was revealed more cheats are scheduled for addition in the first major update of early access, which is due in May. There are no details as to what these cheats will be, however, so it's a waiting game at this point. We will update this article as more cheats are added.

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Destructoid Friday, March 28, 2025 6:14 AM
    

A pit stop in F1 25

F1 25 is going to be released on May 30, but it's not coming to day one on EA Play.

While new titles are often added on day one to gaming services like the Xbox Game Pass, there's no such luck for EA Play members. However, your ongoing membership will have some advantages in case you choose to purchase either the Standard or the Iconic Edition.

If you want to enjoy the game on day one, the only option is to buy the game directly for your platform.

Will F1 25 come to EA Play?

At a certain point, I expect F1 25 to be added to EA Play. This has happened with all previous F1 titles in recent years when EA Sports added them to their subscription program a few months after their respective launches. An exact time is always hard to estimate, as it entirely depends on EA's plans and financial numbers.

If I have to predict a timeline, F1 25 should get added to EA Play towards the ending months of 2025. Typically, the previous games have been added after six months (following their launches), and this seems to be the usual norm for EA Sports. Once it gets added to EA Play, the game will be available to all Xbox Game Pass members as well (assuming the existing structure will remain the same).

In-house development team in F1 25
Screenshot by EA Sports

F1 25 EA Play membership benefits explained

F1 25 might not be a day-one addition to EA Play, but your existing membership will have certain benefits. You'll get a 10% discount for starters, and this applies to both the Standard and Iconic Editions. If you're unsure about purchasing the game, your EA Play membership entitles a time-limited trial to test out all the available game modes.

You can play up to five hours, and convert to a full purchase to carry over all the in-game progression. The trial kicks off on May 27, and you get the same benefits as Iconic Edition owners.

There's one exclusive benefit available to those on PC, as the enhanced EA Play Pro version will include the Iconic Edition on its roster from the first day. However, the price of the Pro membership is significantly more than the base version, and it's unavailable for console users.

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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, March 28, 2025 9:59 AM
     Dungeon RNG in-game screenshotUpdated March 28, 2025: Added a new code! In front of you lies a series of dungeons filled with dangerous monsters waiting for their next prey. Should you manage to defeat them, you'll earn hefty rewards, craft powerful swords, and challenge the toughest beasts in the game. If you need help, Dungeon RNG codes will come in handy! All Dungeon RNG codes list Dungeon RNG codes (Active) Easter2025 — 1 Super Magic Potion (New) SaintPatrick2025 — 1 Leprechaun Potion SkillTree — OP Potion FiftyMillionVisits — OP Potion ImOpNowRight? — 2 Magic Potions Valentine2025 — Super Magic Potion Winter2025 — Potions NewYear2025 — 2 Super Magic Potions ServerBoostMeter — Free rewards FreeWinterRift — Potion SoloRiftUpdate — Potion FortyMillionVisits — Super Magic Potion Snowflakes — 1 Super Magic Potion and 2 Super Roll Speed Potions CosmicUpdate — 2 Magic Potions ThirtyFourMillionVisits — 1 Magic Potion ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, March 28, 2025 8:17 AM
     (21) Version 1.4 Trailer Jolted Awake From A Winter Dream Honkai Star Rail Youtube 0 0 48 codesAdded new codes! Honkai: Star Rail is a free-to-play gacha game from HoYoverse, creators of other popular gacha games such as Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact. Like any gacha game, you'll need to collect plenty of materials and premium currency to obtain and level up new characters and weapons. You'll also need to earn in-game cash and other unique items. Fortunately, HoYoverse frequently hands out codes for free, allowing players to get a small boost in important items. Here's our guide to all the Honkai: Star Rail codes currently active. Related: Honkai Star Rail: Best Build for Jingliu – Relics, Light Cones, Eidolons, and Abilities All Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0 codes Honkai: Star Rail is currently in its Version 3.0 update. Here are all of the active codes for the game so far: CA353MC6WMQB — 100 Stellar Jade and 4 Refined Aether (New) LT25JMU7F477 — 100 Stellar Jade and 5 Traveler's Guides (New) JS3MKMVNEL63 — 100 St...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, March 28, 2025 6:29 AM
     The Time Of Ninja official logo and artwork.Updated March 28, 2025: Checked for new codes. It's hard to stand out from the crowd with so many Naruto-inspired Roblox games, but this title manages to pull it off. Explore the hidden village, complete quests, battle against other ninjas as you level up your shinobi, and redeem Ninja Time codes to gain the upper hand! All Ninja Time codes list Active Ninja Time codes Confia! — 20 Clan Spins, 12 Family Spins, and 3 Element Spins (New) CONFIABRASIL! — 20 Clan Spins, 12 Family Spins, and 3 Element Spins (New) SECRETCode — 15 Rerolls and 1 Pearl (New) HYGON— 10 Clan Tokens SUPERLUXINN— 10 Clan tokens 115KLIKES— 6 Clan tokens 195KFAVS— 6 Family tokens 35MVISITS— 6 Family tokens 150KMEMBERS— 6 Element tokens BYTE10K— 32 Clan tokens and 12 Family tokens LUXINN— 32 Clan tokens and 12 Family tokens Expired Ninja Time codes MENUREVAMP 105KLIKES 100KLIKES 175KFAVS 25MVISITS SORRYFORTERRAIN 20M...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, March 28, 2025 6:28 AM
     Ro Ghoul Official ImageUpdated March 28, 2024: Looked for new codes! If you want to avoid going through the things Kaneki had to experience in Tokyo Ghoul, you'll need all the help you can get. If you're going to unlock the coolest masks and strongest abilities, check out the Ro Ghoul codes listed below. Anime Ro Ghoul codes list Active Ro Ghoul codes !Code SorryMobilePlayers! — 100 Color Credits and 10 Hearts (New) !Code It'sShotgunTime — 100 Color Credits !Code BangBang — 100 Color Credits and 10 Hearts !Code 1kLikesOvernightRC — 30 Color Credits, 2M RC, and 10 Levels !Code 1kLikesOvernightYEN — 30 Color Credits, 20M Yen, and 10 Levels !Code Valent-eye-nes — Exclusive Mask, 60 Color Credits, 1M RC and 10M Yen !Code ByeLaggyGyaMobs — 100 Color Credits and 100 Hearts !Code HNY25 — 75 Color Credits, 2.5M RC, 25M Yen, and 25 Levels !Code HappyHolidays24! — 75 Color Credits, 2.5M RC, 25M Yen and 25 Levels !Code AllIWantForChristmasI...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Friday, March 28, 2025 6:25 AM
     Anime Last Stand gameplay screenshot.Updated March 28, 2025: We checked for new codes. Jump straight into a familiar world filled with your beloved anime characters and fight endless waves of enemies in one of the most popular tower defense games in Roblox. You'll need resources to upgrade your units into unstoppable slaying machines, so use the help of Anime Last Stand codes! All Anime Last Stand codes list Anime Last Stand codes (Active) BlueLockUPDATE! — 12 Rolls (New) SorryForShutdown — 15 Rolls and a Pearl (New) SECRETcode — 15 Rolls and a Pearl (New) BMvsPG! — 10 Rolls and a Pearl (New) Egoist! — 10 Rolls and a Pearl (New) NEWTournamentSeason!! — 10 Rolls and a Pearl (New) ALLSKINSHOWCASE — 5 Technique Shards NewBanner — 20 Rerolls and 2 Pearls NEWTournamentSeason! — 20 Rerolls and 2 Pearls QoLUpdate — 20 Rerolls and 2 Pearls CosmicGarouBALDY — 20 Rerolls GreenEsperMETA! — Free rewards HeroHunterGOOD! — Free rewards JenosDemonB...

MonsterVine Friday, March 28, 2025 12:00 PM
     Keita Takahashi is no stranger to making weird and wonderful games. As the mind behind Katamari Damacy and Noby Noby Boy, his approach to game design has always leaned toward the unconventional. His latest project, to a T, is no different. The game places players in the shoes of a teenager stuck in the default […]

MonsterVine Friday, March 28, 2025 11:00 AM
     Bandai Namco is taking Pac-Man in a bold new direction with Shadow Labyrinth, an atmospheric 2D action-platformer that reimagines the iconic franchise in a dark sci-fi world. Developed by Bandai Namco Studios, the game launches on July 18, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam, with pre-orders available now. […]

MonsterVine Friday, March 28, 2025 10:00 AM
     The creators of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge are back with another arcade-inspired brawler—this time, assembling Marvel's greatest heroes for a cosmic showdown. Marvel Cosmic Invasion, developed by Tribute Games and published by Dotemu, launches in 2025 for PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game was revealed during today's Nintendo Direct, giving fans a […]

MonsterVine Friday, March 28, 2025 9:00 AM
     Building an empire isn't easy—especially when you start with nothing but a stick and a vendetta. Bellwright, an open-world survival RPG from Donkey Crew, puts players in the role of an outlawed rebel fighting to reclaim their homeland. With an intricate settlement system, large-scale battles, and deep automation mechanics, Bellwright feels like a natural evolution […]

MonsterVine Friday, March 28, 2025 8:00 AM
     Konami is bringing the Gradius series back in a big way with Gradius Origins, a new collection launching August 7 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. Not only does this collection include seven classic entries from the franchise, but it also introduces Salamander III, the first new game in […]