PCGamesN Monday, April 7, 2025 5:50 AM ![]() What are Valorant ranks? We've taken a deep dive into the Valorant ranking system, to show you how they work, and what the current distribution is. Looking at these figures, we can glean all kinds of information, like where you sit against the average player, as well as how much time and energy you've put into the FPS. Like all competitive FPS games, Valorant has a couple of different ways it measures ranking progress and the overall rating of players against each other. Each player has an overall Valorant rank, but there's also a dedicated 'Act rank' for each act. On top of that, there's also a concept called 'rank rating', which is connected to MMR. Here's everything you need to know about Valorant ranks, the current rank distribution, and competitive play. Continue reading Valorant ranks order, distribution, and ranking system explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Monday, April 7, 2025 5:41 AM ![]() April 7, 2025: We added a new Fragpunk code and moved one code to expired. What are the new Fragpunk codes? This 5v5 shooter breaks all the rules when it comes to traditional shooters, providing you with access to Shard Cards that let you drastically change the game on the fly. For example, you can strengthen your weapons to give you an edge in battle, or instantly regain health right after a tough encounter. Let's be clear, our list of the latest Fragpunk codes won't make you any better at the FPS game. However, the in-game rewards they provide should make you look cooler, and really, isn't that all any of us want in life? If you do want to strengthen your fragging skills, check out our Fragpunk tier list to study the competition so you know what to look out for in combat. For now, here's our list of the active Fragpunk codes available right now. Continue reading Fragpunk codes April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best roguelike games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Monday, April 7, 2025 5:36 AM ![]() April 7, 2025: We added a new WWE 2K25 code and moved one code to expired. 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 lineup 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 WWE 2K25 codes below, along with instructions on how to redeem them. Continue reading WWE 2K25 codes April 2025 - all locker codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sports games, Best fighting games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Monday, April 7, 2025 5:29 AM ![]() What are the upcoming Game Pass games? New titles constantly appear on the platform, and as more developers jump on board with Microsoft's subscription service, it can be easy to lose track of the best of the bunch. Our complete list of games coming to Game Pass charts new releases in 2025, so you can play your most anticipated games on day one without spending a cent more than your subscription fee. Game Pass presents an excellent opportunity to take the best PC games for a spin without worrying about triple-A price tags. Equally, you can take a chance on the most experimental and unorthodox indie games that might otherwise go overlooked on other platforms. Whether you're a fan of fast-paced FPS games, spine-chilling horror games, or immersive RPGs, the best way to keep up to date with all the games coming to Game Pass in 2025 and beyond is right here on PCGamesN. Continue reading Upcoming Game Pass games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hellblade 2 review, Hellblade 2 lore stone locations, Hellblade 2 face locations |
PCGamesN Monday, April 7, 2025 5:27 AM ![]() What are the best MOBAs? You'd be forgiven for thinking that all you had to choose from in the MOBA genre was League of Legends or Dota 2. They're both behemoths of the gaming landscape and have pretty much cornered the market on isometric team battlers but there are, however, a few up-and-comers that may stake a claim for the MOBA crown, as well as a few older entries that are still worth your time. MOBAs have been around for many years - the genre was originally born from player-made custom games. The first MOBA was a Starcraft custom map called Aeon of Strife, which then inspired the incredibly popular Warcraft III custom game Defense of the Ancients. Modders from the original DotA went on to create Riot's League of Legends, and Valve's Dota 2, bringing MOBA gameplay to even wider audiences. So, if you're looking to take your first, wobbly steps into the MOBA genre, you may be wondering which MOBA will be the best fit - here's the lowdown on the biggest MOBAs around to give you a headstart, many of which are easily some of the best free PC games you can right now. You'll be defending the legends of the smiting storm in no time. Or something like that. Continue reading The best MOBAs on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, April 7, 2025 5:23 AM ![]() What are the best Fortnite skins? Everyone has their personal preference, but in the years since the debut of Fortnite, Epic has rolled out tons of iconic original skins and partnered with artists, movies, and TV shows to attract more fans to the multiplayer game. The sheer amount of Fortnite skins is astounding, giving players a near-endless way to express themselves in the battle royale game before they've fired a single shot. Each event and update brings multiple skins to help cosmetic lovers stack up their inventory, and then there are Fortnite Festival skins and Lego Fortnite skins to boot. So, to help you figure out who to buy when they next appear in the Item Shop, here are over 100 of the best Fortnite skins ever. Continue reading The best Fortnite skins MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite map, Fortnite skins, Fortnite weapons |
PCGamesN Monday, April 7, 2025 5:22 AM ![]() April 7, 2025: We added two new Infinity Nikki codes and checked for any 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. Continue reading Infinity Nikki codes April 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Infinity Nikki codes, Infinity Nikki banners, Infinity Nikki review |
PCGamesN Monday, April 7, 2025 5:45 AM ![]() April 7, 2025: We've added the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls and removed all expired codes. 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. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Monday, April 7, 2025 4:59 AM ![]() What are the best EA FC 25 tactics codes? FC IQ is EA Sports' brand-new system for defining the tactical layer of the beautiful game. Comprised of team tactics, player roles, and smart tactics, FC IQ is the developer's attempt to bring more sophistication to the way we set up our teams and how they behave on the pitch. With FC IQ, EA FC 25 will give the competitive edge to whoever can conjure up the best system in the soccer game and fill it with the perfect players for the job. To help budding managers unlock their squad's potential without dialing in individual settings, FC 25 tactics codes have been incorporated into the multiplayer game, allowing players to share their setups quickly. You can find the best codes for the current meta below. Continue reading EA FC 25 tactics codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA FC 25 review, All EA FC 25 heroes, EA FC 25 custom tactics codes |
PCGamesN Monday, April 7, 2025 5:55 AM ![]() Wondering where to find the Verdansk safe locations? The return of Verdansk is very exciting: not only is the original Warzone map arguably the best there's ever been, Warzone is receiving tweaks to bring it back to its prime, just like we remember. The Verdansk reunion also comes with events throughout Season 3, including one that tasks you with finding multiple safes located across 12 specific zones. There's plenty to discover as you potter around the OG map in the FPS game, with the Warzone Verdansk safe locations being the tip of the iceberg in terms of redacted information. To save you the trouble of scouring the Warzone map yourself, here's where you can find the Verdansk safes so you can get on with the task at hand: dropping Superstore and being sent straight to the Gulag. Continue reading All Warzone Verdansk safe locations MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warzone loadouts, Best Warzone AR, Best Warzone guns |
PCGamesN Monday, April 7, 2025 4:56 AM ![]() What are the best Fallout 4 console commands? Fallout 4 is a game with a thousand systems all clicking and whirring, driving its Boston wasteland. Since you're playing the game on a PC, you can easily exploit those systems by typing a few things into the game's developer console. If you're looking for specific add-ons for one of the best PC games rather than these Fallout 4 tweaks, you will almost certainly find joy in our list of Fallout 4 mods. But if it's Fallout 4 cheats and console commands you're looking for, this guide covers how to enter them and the commands you have at your disposal. If you're new to Fallout and have watched the TV show, our ultimate Fallout guide tells you the best game to play first. Continue reading All Fallout 4 console commands and cheats MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Fallout 4 mods, Fallout 5 release date, Best games like Fallout |
PCGamesN Monday, April 7, 2025 4:46 AM ![]() How do you get Marvel Rivals Twitch drops? Twitch drops make it easy to earn freebies by simply watching people stream games, and Marvel Rivals is dishing out the goods. Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has been offering up the chance to earn Marvel Rivals Twitch drops, bequeathing some extra cosmetic treats for the multiplayer game by simply watching your favorite streamers. You will, however, need to learn how to actually claim your shiny new drops, so read on as we explain how everything works. Continue reading Marvel Rivals Twitch drops and how to claim MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, April 7, 2025 4:49 AM ![]() Where is Tophat Gudetama in Hello Kitty Island Adventure? Once you've befriended Pochacco in Hello Kitty Island Adventure, he lets you know that fan-favorite Sanrio character Gudetama can be found dotted around the island as small figurines. While many of these can be found posed in different situations, some very special Gudetamas are key to the Laziest Egg weekly quest. Once you have triggered the Laziest Egg quest with Pochacco in Hello Kitty Island Adventure, the weekly quest appears in your log automatically to find Gudetama wearing a top hat. Only one of these Gudetamas spawns each week, and, luckily, its location is on a simple rotation, and we've got them all right here. Take a look below to find the Tophat Gudetama location this week, or browse where it might appear in the relaxing game in the future. Continue reading Hello Kitty Island Adventure Tophat Gudetama location MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best relaxing games, Games like Animal Crossing, Best life games |
PCGamesN Monday, April 7, 2025 4:44 AM ![]() What are the current and upcoming Marvel Rivals events? There is an entire multiverse worth of story going on in Marvel Rivals, with everything happening everywhere all at once; stopping Spider Zero from pushing the cart is only good enough until the next round starts, and we know that those screaming goats will be back, win or lose. Luckily, there are story events that have a fixed start and end point, and even better, they come with a ton of rewards. Now in Season 1.5 of the multiplayer game, there are some spicy Marvel Rivals events for you to enjoy, boasting exclusive rewards for your favorite Marvel Rivals characters, and even cash prizes depending on whether your competitive cogs are turning. Continue reading Marvel Rivals events - all current and upcoming events MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, April 7, 2025 5:47 AM ![]() Bungie have released a trailer for a trailer for extraction shooter Marathon. Last week the studio teased the possibility of an announcement with some cryptic tweets. The alien code was garbled but the message was clear: some substantial news about the upcoming FPS would likely be shared soon. We've still not heard that news, really. But now we at least know when it's coming, thanks to the teasey video of an off-screen gunfight featuring a pink cyborg cat. It is a visual missive for impatient fans: sit down and wait until this weekend. |
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Destructoid Monday, April 7, 2025 3:41 AM
Going without any starting items into your next run can be really tiresome in Dead Rails. Buying items that last you only for one life is arguably as bad. However, there is a way to start each journey loaded up, and that is by getting and equipping classes. So, without further ado, find out which classes are the best by following our ultimate Dead Rails class guide and tier list.
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Dead Rails Classes Explained
In Dead Rails, your class defines starting items (revolver, helmet, etc.) and passive bonuses (you can revive other players without bandages, etc.) that your character will have during the run. You can see your current class above your head while in the lobby. By default, you will have no class (None).
Dead Rails Class Tier List
In the Dead Rails class tier list below, we ranked all classes from best to worst based on their overall strength, both when playing solo or with a party. In general, classes that cost more Bonds to unlock are stronger than the rest. However, that is not always the case. The Ironclad class is an excellent example of a relatively weak class that costs a lot of Bonds to unlock. To cut the story short, here is our Dead Rails class tier list:
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Best Classes for Solo Play
If you like to play alone and hog all the Bonds for yourself, then you should farm them up and get either Vampire, Survivalist, or Zombie. Vampire is the best class in Dead Rails for solo play because of its survivability and speed. However, it has a very unique playstyle. So, you can't expect that other players will always conform to you unless all of you are playing as Vampires.
All Classes in Dead Rails - Details, Pros, and Cons
Below, you can find all the Dead Rails classes along with their cost, the starting items they give you, and the unique passive bonuses they provide you with. Also, we highlighted the pros and cons of each class to provide more context to the Dead Rails tier list above.
How to Get and Change Your Class in Dead Rails
In Dead Rails, you can get new classes and change your current class at the Tailor NPC in the main lobby. Each class costs some amount of Bonds to unlock, and changing your class is possible only before you start a run.
If you're just starting out in Dead Rails, you should save up all the Bonds that you find and invest them into unlocking new classes. This way, you will always have a decent starting loadout and powerful passive abilities.
How to Farm Bonds
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If you want to unlock a class in Dead Rails, you first have to farm some Bonds. The best locations to find Bonds are the castle at the 40km mark and the Bank vaults in various Burning Towns on the side of the rail. For more information on how to approach entering these places, check out our guide on how to farm bonds in Dead Rails.
That concludes our ultimate Dead Rails tier list and class guide. If you are still indecisive about picking your go-to weapon, check out our Dead Rails weapons tier list and find your new main.
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Destructoid Monday, April 7, 2025 3:08 AM
Do you like anime, kingdoms, and simulators? If yes, you're going to have a field day with this game, especially with a dash of Anime Kingdom Simulator codes! This increasingly popular experience combines the best elements from staple Roblox RPG franchises, along with adding tons of content to boot.
If you want to progress quickly, you'll need to clear out as many quests as possible, slay hundreds of enemies, and pack the best gear for the job. With Anime Kingdom Simulator codes, you'll be able to do just that and then some! To keep the adventure going, stop by our Anime Slashing Simulator codes guide to reap the rewards in a similar anime-inspired action game.
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How to get more Anime Kingdom Simulator codes
You can find plenty of Anime Kingdom Simulator codes by joining the Anime Kingdom Discord server and following the developers' official X account (@FunStudio). Also, make sure to join the HypeFun Games Roblox group to keep tabs on all the socials, chat with other players, and learn about the latest news. If you're strictly interested in grabbing new codes, you can do so by bookmarking this group. We'll stay busy by roaming the web and adding the latest codes to our list immediately upon release.
Why are my Anime Kingdom Simulator codes not working?
If you're trying to redeem an expired Anime Kingdom Simulator code, you can try as many times as you like, but you still won't be successful. Besides being active, your code must also be 100 percent correct, without any typos whatsoever. Since everyone is prone to making errors, you can avoid this by copying a code from our active list and pasting it directly into the game.
What is Anime Kingdom Simulator?
Anime Kingdom Simulator is a riveting action-packed Roblox experience where you can assemble a team of powerful anime warriors. travel through various maps, battle formidable foes, and strengthen your team with each victory. As you progress, your warriors will grow stronger, allowing you to take on even greater challenges until no enemy can stand in your path!
If you want to claim more awesome freebies, dive into the rest of our Roblox Codes section to find codes for all sorts of your favorite games.
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Destructoid Monday, April 7, 2025 2:53 AM
Every so often, we get little fun events in Pokémon TCG Pocket that reward players with promo cards for playing through solo battles. Here's everything you need to know about the Pawmot drop event in Pokémon TCG Pocket, including its availability period and rewards.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket Pawmot drop event start and end dates
First up, the Pawmot drop event in Pokémon TCG Pocket will run from April 7 to April 17, at 2 a.m. Eastern Time. This means that you'll have 10 days to clear all of the battles and get all the rewards you need.
Keep in mind that you need to spend Event Hourglasses in order to attempt the battles. If you have leftover Hourglasses from previous events, however, you can use them in the Pawmot event too.
All battles and rewards in the Pawmot drop event
There are a total of four solo battles for the Pawmot drop event: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Expert. I've listed all of the decklists below, along with the rewards you can get from them.
Keep in mind that the drop chance for the Promo Pack will change depending on which battle you're farming. I've listed the drop chances below:
For the most efficient use of your time and your Event Hourglasses, I'd recommend farming the Expert battle once you unlock it.
Best decks to use for the event
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Because these decks are made up primarily of Electric cards, your best bet is to use a Fighting deck. And what better Fighting deck to use than the dreaded Rampardos/Lucario combo? Here's the decklist:
Promo Pack rewards
Finally, I've also listed the possible cards you can get from Promo Pack A Series Vol. 6:
Given that the Pawmot card in this pack is a full art card, your chances of getting it are considerably lower than the rest. It might take a bit of farming, but as long as you're exhausting your Event Hourglasses every day, you should be able to get it before the event ends.
And that does it for our Pawmot drop event guide in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Be sure to search up Destructoid for more tips and information on the game, including the best Fire decks in the game, and the best decks for ranked mode.
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Destructoid Monday, April 7, 2025 2:06 AM
The Pawn Shop is one of several new features of Schedule 1's first major content update. You can access the location to sell items that you don't need.
The new features are available on the beta branch as of writing, and the Pawn Shop is the best place for inventory management. You can sell almost anything that no longer has a need, and get extra cash in the process. This guide will help you to make the most of the new POI, and highlight its locations on the map.
Pawn Shop location in Schedule 1
The Pawn Shop is available at the western part of the map, and the closest landmark is the Warehouse. The new store is open to the right of the Warehouse entrance, and it's located on the main road. I have added the location in the screenshot below to give you an idea of where to look.
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This store has always been present in the game, but you couldn't interact with it previously. The place now has a new NPC called Mick, who will buy almost anything from you (apart from drugs). If you're still unable to find the place, go to Taco Ticklers or the Skate Park (starting location). Go to the front of Taco Ticklers, cross the road, and you'll reach Pawn Shop.
How to use Pawn Shop in Schedule 1
The Pawn Shop is available to all from the start, so there's no need to unlock it. When you're looking to sell an item, add it to your inventory. Go to the store, and speak with Mick to appraise your item. Mick will suggest a price. You can choose to either accept or reject the offer, but you can also negotiate with a counteroffer. Once he agrees with your counter price, the sale will be complete.
Like a lot of other POIs, the Pawn Shop is available at a specific time of the day. You'll find the shop open between 6 am to 6 pm, so it will be closed during the evening and night.
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Destructoid Monday, April 7, 2025 2:01 AM
Matador Monetoo in Genshin Impact is an exploration mechanic in Natlan's Ancient Sacred Mountain and a variant of the regular Monetoo. Completing their challenges will give you chest rewards.
This guide covers the location of all five Matador Monetoos in the Ancient Sacred Mountain and how to solve their puzzle challenges.
All Matador Monetoo locations in Ancient Sacred Mountain
Matador Monetoo 1
Open the Ancient Sacred Mountain map and teleport to the eastern island before heading north to find the first Matador Monetoo taunting a Tatankasaur. To complete the challenge, indwell the Tatankasaur, or use a Collective of Plenty character, and charge at the Matador Monetoo until it retreats to its graffiti on the broken arc.
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Once that is done, charge at the graffiti to get a Common Chest and infuse Phlogiston in the nearby pillar. This will activate the Secret Source Servants, and they will carry the large cube block to the Secret Source Dragon Idol's body.
Matador Monetoo 2
Teleport to the nearest waypoint and head southwest to find another Matador Monetoo taunting a Tatankasaur. Indwell the Saurian and charge at the Monetoo until it retreats to the graffiti on the large block. Once that is done, charge at the block again to push it to complete the Secret Source Dragon Idol's body. This will give you a Common Chest and a Precious Chest.
Ride the Secret Source Dragon Idol
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Climb the Secret Source Dragon Idol's head and interact with the Secret Source Servant. This will activate the Dragon Idol, and you must complete the journey to the Central Axis to get an Exquisite Chest, worth five Primogems in Genshin Impact.
Matador Monetoo 3
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Use the teleport waypoint southeast of Ruined Armament Workshop in Dragons' Residence in the Ancient Sacred Mountain and head west to find a Matador Monetoo jumping around the broken bridge. Interact with the Tatankasaur Spiritscone and keep charging at the Matador Monetoo until it returns to its graffiti to get a Common Chest. Try to maintain a good speed when chasing the Monetoo to avoid falling into the lava pool.
Matador Monetoo 4 and 5
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Teleport to the eastern waypoint in the Heart of Force Inversion and head northwest to find two Matador Monetoo playing in the lava pool. Interact with any Tatankasaur Spiritscone nearby and charge at them until they retreat to their graffiti on the large cubes. This time you will get a Precious Chest.
Depending on your Matador Monetoo challenge progress in Atocpan, you may unlock the Votre Toast, Je Peux Vous Le Rendre achievement.
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Destructoid Monday, April 7, 2025 1:38 AM
Pokémon TCG Pocket lets you play around with plenty of different decklists and energies. If you're a Charizard fan and you're looking for the best Fire decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket, here's what you need to know.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket best Fire decks
Fire decks have not typically done very well in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Even though Charizard Ex was regarded as the premier big numbers deck during the Genetic Apex days, it quickly became apparent that Pikachu Ex and Mewtwo Ex could outshine it with a few tweaks here and there.
That being said, Charizard Ex made a little bit of a comeback with its Shining Revelry variant, and Fire finally has a proper leg to stand on. I'll go over each decklist down below, along with the cards you need, and how to pilot them.
Shining Revelry Charizard Ex
The play line here is simple. Ideally, you want to start with Druddigon in the Active Spot to stall, while building Charizard Ex on the Bench. By including Water energy in this deck, you can potentially attack with Druddigon while also healing with Irida to stall for more time. Once Charizard Ex is ready to go, use Stoke, then start blasting with Steam Artillery.
You can also consider subbing in Moltres Ex if you'd prefer to speed up Energy generation, though personally I'm a bigger fan of the stall tactics with Druddigon.
Charizard/Moltres/Arcanine Combo
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For the Growlithe/Arcanine fans out there, this gives you a few more options to play around with as your building up Charizard Ex on the bench. Start with Moltres Ex in the Active Spot, with Growlithe and Charmander on the Bench. Use Moltres Ex to generate Energy quickly for Growlithe and Charmander, and once you're ready, Arcanine Ex can help deal early damage while you wait to evolve into Charizard Ex.
Infernape Ex
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Infernape Ex is a high-risk, high-reward Fire-type card capable of dealing 140 damage per turn, but the catch is that you'll need to discard all Energy on it after attacking.
To get around this, use Moltres Ex to build up Energy again after Infernape's attacks. The strength of this deck lies in its ability to get quick knockouts, but you risk leaving yourself vulnerable if you let a match drag on for too long, or if you're not able to get Infernape Ex set up in time.
And that does it for our take on the best Fire decks in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Be sure to search up Destructoid for more tips and information on the game, including the best decks to take into ranked mode.
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Destructoid Monday, April 7, 2025 1:16 AM
The first major content update (v0.3.4) of Schedule 1 is now live on the beta version, and it's coming soon on the full version of the game.
Players with the beta version will be able to test out a host of new content that includes POIs, decoration items, and more. This guide will provide you all the important details associated with this update, so let's get started.
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All new contents in Schedule 1 Content Update 1
Here's a brief summary of all the new items added to Schedule 1 as part of the first major update. As of writing, you'll need access to the beta branch to enjoy the new content, as outlined below:
Schedule 1 Pawn Shop
The Pawn Shop and the Boutique are already available in the game, but we can finally actually interact with them.
The Pawn Shop is located right by the Warehouse entrance, so you can't miss it. Here, you'll be able to sell off the items you no longer need. The only alternative previously available to players was to discard the extra items to make inventory space.
Schedule 1 Boutique Shop
The Boutique Shop is situated just by Rays Realty, and players can access the interior for more options. This, combined with the addition of decoration items, will allow the community to decorate their base of operations.
Here's the full list of all decorative items in Schedule 1:
Schedule 1 v0.3.4 gameplay update
A few tweaks and bug fixes are also part of the latest update.
As mentioned by Tyler on the game's Steam page (click here to read the full patch notes), all the content will be available on the beta branch for a couple of days before being added to the full version.
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Destructoid Monday, April 7, 2025 1:08 AM
Schedule 1 has plenty of places to visit if you want to step away from video game drug cartels. Sometimes, going to a boutique to buy some furniture is a nice way to spend your time, especially if your bases of operation are bland and need some upgrades.
However, while Schedule 1's map names its locations, it won't directly pinpoint you to the Boutique unless you have a general idea of where it is. Here's how to find this furniture shop known in-game as Bleuball's Boutique.
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Schedule 1 Bleuball's Boutique location
Bleuball's Boutique is next to Ray's Realty on the south side of Schedule 1's map. If you're starting from the center near the Motel, you can find this location by traveling southeast past Taco Ticklers, the Police Station, and Town Hall. Once you notice the central canal, Gas-Mart, and the Post Office, you'll notice Bleuball's Boutique nearby with its dark blue appearance and golden letters.
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Bleuball's Boutique is open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, so make sure to visit early in the morning or afternoon to get the most out of this location. Otherwise, if you have a calm day with very few orders from your clients, you can explore this shop before returning to the grind.
Inside Bleuball's Boutique, you'll find Herbert, who you can interact with to buy his wares or sell products if you have Uptown unlocked. If you haven't unlocked this region, his sample offer will be greyed out, but you can still purchase items from this shop if you wish. You can also occasionally find NPCs like Allison, who'll sit on the couch and relax, giving you another potential customer if you have Suburbia unlocked.
All Bleuball's Boutique items and prices in Schedule 1
At the time of writing, Bleuball's Boutique has 15 items you can purchase repeatedly as long as you have the money to pay for them. The shop only takes debit, so make sure to visit an ATM before shopping here. Below is a complete list of every item at Bleuball's Boutique, including their prices:
These items vary in function, from basic decorations to clothing articles like chains and watches for your character to flex their wealth. You'll also find signs to place around your properties and shelves to store up to four additional items.
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Destructoid Monday, April 7, 2025 12:32 AM
The White Lotus Season 3 is the show's most ambitious season yet, with an electrifying finale and twists and turns that are seriously anxiety-inducing. Here's everything you need to know about the ending and how the stories wrapped up.
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What happened in The White Lotus Season 3 ending?
First, let's big-picture some stuff. Here are the key takeaways and major developments in the final episode of The White Lotus Season 3:
There's a lot to unpack here, so let's get right into it.
Rick and Chelsea: Bad things come in threes
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Chelsea has had a couple of near-death experiences this season, and she's been telling Rick that "bad things come in threes". It seemed like very obvious foreshadowing for Chelsea's death. In fact, it was so obvious that you probably thought there was no way Chelsea was going to die this season.
The problem is, Rick has proven time and time again that he is a victim of his own rage and inability to let go. He's constantly putting his own feelings above Chelsea (and everyone else for that matter), and he has spent this entire season doing what he wants to get what he wants, with no concern for the damage he causes to the people around him.
At the snake show, he releases the snakes because he believes that they, like him, are misunderstood and they deserve to be free, but this results in Chelsea being rushed to the hospital after getting bit by a poisonous snake. When Rick confronts Jim, Frank is caught up in his plan and ends up breaking his sobriety and celibacy. Even after that confrontation, when Rick believes that he has finally achieved peace and enlightenment, he fails to see that it comes at the cost of other people: Frank's beliefs, and Chelsea's wellbeing.
When Jim shows up one last time to insult Rick's dead mother, Rick loses control. In all fairness to him, he tries to talk himself down from the ledge by looking for Amrita. Unfortunately, Amrita is unavailable and when Rick sees Jim again, that's the point of no return. He lets his emotions take over and he succeeds in his mission to kill Jim, but at the cost of Chelsea's life this time.
Gaitok and Mook: Tossing away your beliefs for profit
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All season long, Gaitok has been locked in an internal struggle of doing what he needs to as a bodyguard, and staying true to his beliefs of non-violence as a Buddhist. He tries incredibly hard to remain true to himself, and even decides not to rat out Valentin for the robbery.
However, he ultimately loses himself when Sritala tells him to shoot Rick. Picture this: you have a gun trained on the back of a crying man who's carrying his dead girlfriend to the water. He's clearly no longer a threat. Old Gaitok probably wouldn't have fired the gun, but new Gaitok did, and that was everything.
His character is motivated primarily by Mook, who keeps pushing him to be more ambitious and to climb that career ladder even if it means turning back on his beliefs. Gaitok becomes Sritala's bodyguard, just like Mook wanted, and he got the girl as well, but at the cost of his own self.
Jaclyn, Kate, and Laurie: A flawed, but repaired friendship
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The friend group has been my favorite dynamic to watch all season, and I loved that they managed to get out of this stronger than ever. Jaclyn apologizes to Laurie for being shady and sleeping with Valentin, and that apology actually seemed sincere.
Laurie, on the other hand, owns all of the decisions she's made in her life and admits that her friends were right, that she could've made different choices and maybe be in a different place now. She tells Jaclyn she's happy that she's beautiful, she tells Kate she's happy that she has a loving family, and Laurie wraps up the speech simply by saying she's just happy to get to witness her friends live their best lives.
Don't get me wrong; this doesn't discount all of the cattiness and backstabby gossip we've witnessed from the three women for the past seven episodes, but it honestly looks like they've gotten even closer together even with all of that out in the open. It's a very wholesome conclusion that you rarely ever get to see in The White Lotus, and I'm here for it.
The Ratliff Family: Everyone is spoiled (except Lochy) and they're about to be poor
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The Ratliff storyline has been a rollercoaster. It all culminates with Tim attempting to poison his entire family, but ultimately deciding against it because he just can't bring himself to do it. But of course, the one person who wasn't supposed to drink the poison fruit blend ends up doing it, and for a moment there, it actually looks like he's about to die. Thankfully, Lochy throws up by the poolside, and Tim is able to resuscitate him.
Piper reaches enlightenment and self-awareness while in the monastery, though not in the way she was expecting. She realizes that she can't live without her creature comforts after all, and just like her mother, she's not prepared to rough it out for a year.
Surprisingly, Saxon comes out of this looking pretty good. He starts the season as the gross, hypersexual douchebag, but ends up humbled and open to new ideas thanks to Chelsea.
When the Ratliffs leave Thailand and get their phones back, Tim tells his family that things are about to change. With Tim facing charges of bribery and money laundering, he's accepted that he's going to jail and his family's going to need to get used to being poor, or whatever the rich person's definition of "poor" is. He's hopeful that his family can survive it though, and we end up getting a pretty solid conclusion to the Ratliff story too.
Belinda: Tanya 2.0
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Belinda finally accepts Greg's offer in the finale, but thanks to Zion, she gets $5 million USD instead of the originally proposed $100,000. Before she leaves, she tells Pornchai that her circumstances have changed and she'll no longer be able to entertain business plans with him. This is a clear callback to the end of her Season 1 story with Tanya, who had also backed out of her business plans with her after she met Greg.
It's poetic, and also very sad, that Belinda ends up doing to poor Pornchai what Tanya did to her. That's the whole MO of The White Lotus, though. There are no good people in this show. Just shades of grey all around.
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Destructoid Sunday, April 6, 2025 11:21 PM
The White Lotus Season 3 opened with a terrifying scene suggesting that there was a huge shootout at the luxury resort, which is way darker than anything the series has ever explored. Here's a full rundown of every character who died in The White Lotus Season 3.
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All Deaths in The White Lotus Season 3
Jim Hollinger
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Even from the start, it seemed like Jim Hollinger would be the mother of all red herrings in The White Lotus Season 3. It was obvious that Rick was setting out to kill him, so how could that possibly be the plot, right?
Turns out that's exactly what The White Lotus wanted you to think. No one's ever gonna guess that Hollinger would be one of the dead bodies, so there you go. While waiting to speak with Amrita, Rick was unfortunate to see Hollinger and Sritala doing their photo ops with Jaclyn. Considering that Hollinger had literally just insulted his dead mother less than an hour ago, Rick was unable to control his anger at seeing him go on without a care in the world.
Even when Chelsea showed up, she couldn't talk him off the ledge, and Rick walks straight up to Hollinger, grabs his gun, and shoots him. In a terrible twist of fate, Sritala reveals that Hollinger was actually his father.
Hollinger and Sritala's Bodyguards
Immediately after Hollinger dies, Rick gets into a shootout with the two bodyguards. Y'know, the same ones that have been terrorizing sweet Gaitok this entire time. They try to take out Rick, but they're no match for him, and they end up getting shot to death.
Chelsea
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While Rick was able to fight off the two bodyguards, unfortunately he ended up getting Chelsea caught in the crossfire as well. Our girl got shot straight in the chest, which meant there was absolutely no way of saving her.
Chelsea was another major red herring at the start of the show. She could've died during the robbery, and she nearly died from the poisonous snake bite. She kept telling us that bad things come in threes, and all the signs were there pointing to an inevitable Chelsea death, but it seemed too obvious. Joke's on us, though. Chelsea's death might very well be the most tragic of the entire series.
Rick
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Realizing that he got Chelsea shot, Rick picks her up and starts walking to the water, telling her they're going to be together forever. It's unclear where he was actually walking to, but it seemed like his plan was to maybe put her body in the water, then shoot himself.
Before he even got there, though, Gaitok shows up and shoots Rick at Sritala's behest. Rick and Chelsea fall into the water together, and he dies.
Lochy as the Fakeout Death
For the first time in the show's history, The White Lotus actually tried to pull one over us with a fakeout before the shooting even happened. Lochy mixed himself a protein shake with the poisonous fruit seeds still grinded up inside the blender, and he drank it, poisoning himself as a result.
We watch him throw up by the pool, before convulsing on the ground and seeing visions of his family and four Buddhist monks. We're meant to think he dies, but thankfully, the seeds turned out to be a lot less lethal than we thought (or there just wasn't enough for it to be fatal), and Tim was able to resuscitate him.
And those are all of the deaths in The White Lotus Season 3. Pretty brutal season, especially with two major cast deaths, and it might very well be the darkest season of the show yet.
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