GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 8, 2025 5:19 PM Announcer, commentator, actor - and wrestler! - A.J. Kirsch will be the official host of this summer's Fire & Ice RGX 2025 event. The post A.J. Kirsch Official Host of Fire & Ice RGX 2025 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 8, 2025 3:38 PM The team at Com2uS has released the 2025 season update for their mega-popular licensed mobile game MLB 9 Innings 25. The post MLB 9 Innings 25 Season Update Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 8, 2025 3:19 PM For those looking for a taste of things to come, a free public demo of Reikon Games and Deep Silver's high-octane FPS METAL EDEN is now available for PC and consoles. The post High Octane FPS METAL EDEN Free Public Demo Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:57 PM A multiplatform gaming group comprised of several studios globally, Aonic has recruited Arthur Mostovoy to fill its new Head of Games role. The post Former Larian UK Studio Head Arthur Mostovoy Joining Aonic as Head of Games appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:33 PM Developed by FUNFLOW, the fast-paced, charming world of Minion Rumble is now available on mobile devices. The post Casual Roguelike Minion Rumble Now Available on Mobile Devices appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:18 PM The team at Bellring Games announced that the second playtest for their upcoming third-person action PvPvE extraction RPG Mistfall Hunter will begin April 21 at 6pm PT. The post PvPvE Extraction RPG Mistfall Hunter BETA 2 Coming April 21 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:55 PM A blade, unrelenting, unseen, and hidden in the night, FromSoftware and Bandai Namco have revealed Elden Ring Nightreign's Duchess in the latest character trailer for the title. The post Elden Ring Nightreign Duchess Character Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:23 PM A major new update for Torn Banner Studios' No More Room in Hell 2, the release of REANIMATION on April 15 is bringing with it two new maps, along with a revamped combat system and other updates. The post No More Room in Hell 2 REANIMATION Update Coming April 15 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:47 AM A fast-paced, minimalist strategy title, the world of Bjenssen and The CoLab's Counter Clash has launched into Steam Early Access. The post Counter Clash Now Avaiable in Steam Early Access appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:13 AM Gamers Heroes recently got a chance to ask professional voice over artist Abby Trott questions about her rich line of work that has touched so many - including us! The post Abby Trott Interview: Professional Voice Over Artist Talks Demon Slayer, DanDaDan, and Smash Bros. appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:03 PM  About an hour and a half into WB's new Minecraft movie, in theaters now, I realized that I was really bored. The movie was happening in front of me on a big screen. I could see Jack Black and others dancing about in CG worlds, but the moment it left the screen and entered my eyeballs, it slipped back out of my brain.… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:26 PM  Thor is a dynamic character, adept at both taking and dealing damage in equal measure. A frontline fighter of the Vanguard persuasion, Thor uses Thorforce as a resource, performing ranged attacks, moving around the map with Mjolnir, rebuilding it to deal increased damage, gain Bonus Health, and ultimately Awaken,… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:45 PM  Blue Prince is an ingenious first-person adventure about exploring a house and uncovering its tantalizingly unexpected secrets. It's already the highest-rated game of 2025 on Metacritic so far, and it also happens to be hitting Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus the day it comes out. |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:20 PM  On April 8, 20th Century Studios and Disney revealed the first trailer for Predator: Killer of Killers, a new animated anthology film directed by Prey helmer Dan Trachtenberg. And we won't have to wait long to watch Predators kill different human warriors throughout history as the new movie will be available to stream… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:00 PM  Jimmy "MrBeast" Donaldson is taking an ex-employee to court. The star YouTuber behind the $100 million Beast Games Amazon Prime reality TV show has accused a former IT staffer of stealing secrets and installing hidden cameras across the his Greenville, North Carolina headquarters and is asking a judge to have all… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:30 PM  After spending an hour or two in Monster Hunter Wilds' character creator, the next most significant choice in the game revolves around the type of weapon you'll wield. It's not an irreversible choice, as you can change anytime you want from base camp; but most players wind up picking a favorite and sticking to it for… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:50 AM  The First Berserker: Khazan isn't wanting for any good Spear armor, as there are multiple sets worth using, largely depending on what type of build you're going for. Perhaps the best all-arounder armor, however, is the Deep Shadow Set, which really helps pump up your raw damage. But before you can have the blacksmith… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:30 AM  At the last minute, Nintendo has delayed its plans to to let gamers in Canada pre-order the upcoming Switch 2 console. The company has confirmed in a statement that the delay was done to "align with the timing" of pre-orders in the United States, which were delayed last week due to President Trump's tariffs. |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:00 AM  Regardless of your opinion on Severance's Season 2 finale (it was incredible!), the end of the season leaves us feeling like the puzzle-solving part of our brain was amputated. Yet our curiosity remains, like a phantom itch we can only scratch with mind-bending television. Luckily for us, Severance is just the latest… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:55 AM  After spending roughly a year in Early Access on Steam, Hades 2 is set to hit 1.0 with a full launch sometime in 2025 for PC players. On console, however, Supergiant Games has confirmed the colorful isometric roguelike will be coming first to Nintendo's platforms, with a window of exclusivity on Switch 1 and 2. |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:54 AM  Hollow Knight Fans have been waiting years for the metroidvania's sequel Silksong to appear at a new gaming showcase alongside an actual release date. Last week, the game finally was briefly featured during the Nintendo Direct for Switch 2, but a 2025 launch window wasn't all fans were blessed with. A new screenshot… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:57 PM  With sci-fi weaponry like Cyberpunk 2077, Titanfall-style wall running, and brutal FPS combat à la Doom, Metal Eden is shaping up to be a real treat. Revealed earlier this year, it's a shooter I've been eager to try, especially with my Doom brain reactivated thanks to the upcoming launch of The Dark Ages. Well, now I can, and so can you, because Metal Eden has just dropped a Steam demo as it ramps up towards launch. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best upcoming PC games, Best cyberpunk games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 3:26 PM  Firaxis has just revealed what's on the way in the next Civilization 7 update, and it'll likely go down as the strategy game's best patch yet. Directly tackling some of players' biggest frustrations, it'll give you the option to keep playing beyond the end of the Modern Age and introduces the Team Multiplayer mode from previous Civ games. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Civilization 7 review, Civilization 7 leaders, Civilization 7 Ages |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:01 PM  For Diablo 4 players, the news that there wouldn't be a new expansion this year was a pretty tough pill to swallow. However, with the reveal of its roadmap for 2025 and beyond, Blizzard may have just sweetened the deal. Confirming the themes of the RPG's next three seasons and some of the major content they contain, it also teases that the heavily requested leaderboards feature will be arriving - albeit not until next year. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:24 PM  If you love fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping shooters, Humble's latest game bundle will be right up your street. The Best of Boomer Shooters 4: Badda Bing Badda Boom bundle packs in seven brilliant boomer shooters for as little as $16 / £12.35, including the criminally underrated retro action shooter Turbo Overkill – a must-play for fans of Duke Nukem 3D. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best old games, Best cyberpunk games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:31 PM  How do you benchmark your PC? In this guide, we show you how to measure your gaming frame rates and gauge your PC performance in apps. Knowing how to run a PC benchmark test will enable you to see where your gaming PC or laptop hardware is falling short, and whether you really need a CPU or GPU upgrade to run the latest games and software applications. There are many ways to test the performance of your PC, but when it comes to gaming, one useful first stop is PCGameBenchmark's benchmark test software. This handy set of tools makes it easy to see if your rig meets the system requirements of thousands of the best PC games, and it can also measure the frame rates in your games to see which parts of your gaming hardware you may need to upgrade. Continue reading How to benchmark your PC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:15 PM  Trust PC gamers to explore every possible chance for a free performance upgrade. The latest intrepid tech tinkerer has found a way to provide a significant boost to the overall performance of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 by upgrading its clock speed and TGP to RX 9070 XT levels. This AMD upgrade can't magically enable the disabled cores of the RX 9070, which would effectively make it identical to the RX 9070 XT - the best graphics card for most gamers right now. However, the extra breathing room to boost the GPU's overall speed can still provide a noticeable boost in performance. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:30 PM  What's on sale in the League of Legends Mythic shop? New skins for LoL are released all the time, with a new event arriving on the Rift every few weeks, but what happens if you missed the boat with that awesome K/DA Evelynn skin, or if you've seen a Hextech skin in a game of Summoner's Rift and want to bag it for yourself? The Mythic shop is a special storefront in the free PC game that stocks rare skins, wards, chromas, and Nexes finishers. These cosmetic items aren't available for real-world money, as they can only be purchased with Mythic Essence, so no more worrying about how much you've spent in League of Legends. The stock held in this store is rotated regularly, with some skins becoming unavailable for months, so it's best to keep up to date on what's on sale in the League of Legends Mythic store. Continue reading League of Legends Mythic shop April 2025 - what's on sale now? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:14 PM  Since launch, Marvel Rivals has had a huge optimization problem on PC. The hero shooter's memory consumption can be off the charts if you aren't running an ungodly amount of RAM, but this is something developer NetEase Games has been looking into. Now, with the impending launch of Season 2, the team has outlined an experimental feature you can use if you don't have a spare 32 GB of RAM lying around every time you boot up the game. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:08 PM  Who are the new Honkai Star Rail characters? Following in the footsteps of Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail includes an ever-expanding roster of characters. From bubbly extroverts to brooders with a dark past, there's no end to the number of fan favorites we can expect to encounter on our Trailblazing expedition. We've collated them all into one handy guide, so you can keep track of who they are and how they appear in the story. Most of the characters in Honkai Star Rail are available to pull from HSR banners, though the free PC game also has various upcoming characters scheduled to appear as well. Some of them will achieve greatness at the top of our Honkai Star Rail tier list, while others will still win plenty of fans thanks to their glowing personality. Either way, we highly recommend picking up free Honkai Star Rail Stellar Jade and redeeming the latest Honkai Star Rail codes if you plan to pull them all. Continue reading Honkai Star Rail characters - all new and upcoming characters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:34 PM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards - April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:08 PM  What is the current and next Honkai Star Rail banner? If you want to pick up the best five-star characters for your team, then wishing on banners is your best bet. HSR banners rotate regularly, so it can be difficult to decide whether to go all-in on the current banner or wait for the next one. Our banner schedule includes everyone you can pull during the current update, plus the banners slated to appear in the next update and beyond. The Honkai Star Rail banner system allows you to trade in your hard-earned Star Rail passes for the opportunity to pull the best Honkai Star Rail characters. If you're new to HoYoverse's gacha-driven free PC games, our crash course to Honkai Star Rail Warps is invaluable for understanding banners and how they work, as well as the latest Honkai Star Rail codes to redeem currency. Now that we've got you up to speed, here's the lowdown for the current and next banner in Honkai Star Rail. Continue reading Honkai Star Rail current banner, next banner, and 3.3 banners MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:57 AM  Is Dune Awakening coming to Game Pass? Funcom has traded barbarians for Harkonnens as its MMO adaptation of Frank Herbert's space epic hurtles towards PC, and consoles at a later date. While the game won't be free-to-play, you may wonder if there's a way to skirt around that with your Game Pass subscription. Dune Awakening is poised to offer the ultimate survival game fantasy, plonking you down on the most inhospitable planet in sci-fi, patting you on the back, and sending you on your way. The Dune Awakening release date for PC has yet to arrive, but there's already hope that Game Pass subscribers will be able to get involved at some point without having to cough up more cash. For the latest on that, read on. Continue reading Is Dune Awakening coming to Game Pass? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:05 PM  Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale in the store? LoL is a free-to-play game in the truest sense - you can enjoy everything the MOBA offers for absolutely nothing. Now, if you were to ask a seasoned League player if that were true, they'd probably have to stifle a few tears as they check how much their bank account has suffered buying skins since they started battling on the Rift. Riot rotates a series of skins in the store, with the savviest of us holding out until the cosmetic they want ends up in the discount section store or even the League of Legends Mythic shop. The shiny new cosmetics are only available briefly, so act fast if you want to snag the new hotness. Here is every League of Legends skin on sale right now if you want to know what's in the store without booting up the client. Continue reading Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:35 AM  You move your units across a tile-based map. The goal is to establish flanking positions and use tactics to outmaneuver and outgun the enemy. During the combat sections, Burden of Command feels - and even looks - like old-school XCOM. But it's the moments between battles that have the greatest impact. Taking cues from Company of Heroes, but also choice-driven RPGs, this is a WW2 game where the wellbeing of every single soldier is your responsibility. Following a single unit throughout World War 2, Burden of Command is finally available in full. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best war games, Best turn-based strategy games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:16 AM  What are The Last of Us system requirements? Both parts of The Last of Us are now available to play on PC, and revisiting either of these games requires some hefty hardware if you want 60fps at 4K resolution. If you're aiming for much more reserved performance, say 1080p@60fps, you'll find it to be quite a low bar to clear. The original version of the classic PlayStation action-adventure game may be over 10 years old now, and its demands suggest The Last of Us will run on similarly old hardware. That being said, if you want the best experience possible, upgrading to one of the best graphics cards is a must. The Last of Us Part 2 system requirements are quite similar if you also plan to play the sequel to this iconic adventure. Continue reading The Last of Us system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:10 AM  Content warning: The following story contains references to alleged child abuse. Edmund McMillen, the developer behind The Binding of Isaac and co-creator of Super Meat Boy, has issued a statement responding to claims that a website he hosted contained user posts linking to illegal online material, including child pornography. A document from an anonymous user containing a number of allegations has recently been shared among the Binding of Isaac community. It claims that, by accessing an archived version of the website, it is possible to find examples of posts shared on the forums wherein users provided links to other sites, some of which allegedly contained child pornography. Discontinued in the early '00s, McMillen says that the "old website" did not contain any illegal material or any links to illegal material. The document containing the allegations does not directly accuse McMillen of engaging in or encouraging posts relating to child pornography specifically. In his statement, McMillen says "I did not host a website that had anything illegal on it, nor did it ever even link to anything illegal," and claims that the author of the document has previously attempted to "blackmail" him. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, What is the Binding of Issac multiplayer password?, The best PC games 2023 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:46 AM  Nvidia still hasn't confirmed the existence of GeForce RTX 5060 and RTX 5050 graphics cards, but a fresh set of leaked data is providing an ever clearer glimpse of what could be arriving soon in laptop GPU form. If you're in the market for a more affordable version of the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5000 series GPUs, you might not have long to wait. Rumors of an RTX 5060 arriving from Nvidia have been swirling for several months now, but the company has remained tight-lipped. However, last week an RTX 5060 leak by Lenovo revealed some details of what might be arriving when it comes to Nvidia's mid-range desktop graphics cards, and now Lenovo and two other companies have hinted at the existence and specs of both RTX 5060 and the RTX 5050 laptop GPUs that could soon be arriving in some of the best gaming laptop options. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:47 AM  What are the best Cyberpunk 2077 mods? CD Projekt Red released its own REDmod tools for free, allowing everyone to install Cyberpunk 2077 mods through a dedicated client they can download from Steam or GOG. This release comes as we also see Cyberpunk 2077 mods that alter the range of facial features, change your looks in small ways after character creation, and even access stuff we were never meant to see. That last one's important as it adds new functionality to the cyberpunk game. What starts with a shove one day could evolve into giving your character superpowers. Continue reading The best Cyberpunk 2077 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty review, Best Cyberpunk 2077 mods, Buy Cyberpunk 2077 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:40 AM  How do you get Guild Wars 2 Twitch drops? After announcing Twitch drops in 2022 as part of their tenth anniversary and Steam release, Guild Wars 2 came back with another Twitch drop offering to see in its last major content drop. The last round of Guild Wars 2 Twitch drops celebrated the launch of the Janthir Wilds Repentance expansion. During the expac, we've gotten to explore dangerous new lands, and have been treated to new raids, encounters, a mount, and more. Below, we detail the rewards that could be earned for taking part, as well as how long you needed to watch for. Continue reading Guild Wars 2 Twitch drops and how to claim MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs on PC, Guild Wars 2 system requirements, Guild Wars 2 expansion |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:30 AM  What are the latest Black Desert Online codes? Since its graphical overhaul, BDO has seen a new lease of life. Not only does the MMO have one of the best character creators in the genre, but Black Desert Online's fantasy world is a thrill to explore, and it's full of complex mechanics for combat, trading, and diplomacy. All this can be intimidating for new players, but there's a way to get a head start. If you want helpful rewards for Black Desert Online, one of the longest-running MMO games, then you've come to the right place. These BDO codes give rewards such as Memory Fragments, Cron Stones, Enhancement Kits, and more. All of these items are handy for your next session, so we've also detailed ways you can redeem them without being logged into the game. Continue reading BDO codes April 2025 - all active Black Desert Online codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Desert Online guide, Best MMORPGs, Free MMOs |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:00 AM  Whether it's State of Decay, Fallout, or DayZ, in post-apocalyptic survival games the biggest threat isn't zombies or monsters or mutants - it's other people. Until now, the existence of fellow survivors has only been hinted at in Project Zomboid, but given the success of mods like Week One, and the erstwhile prologue starring Bob and Kate Smith, it seems inevitable that NPCs will eventually return. Now, a big update to Project Zomboid build 42 perhaps lays the groundwork for that future, while also offering you a helping hand when it comes to dealing with Knox Country's undead. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best survival games, Best zombie games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:19 PM  Half-Life. The original Fallout. Skyrim. Elden Ring. Every generation of PC history is marked by an epochal, visionary game - a game that tests the boundaries of what developers, players, and critics believe is possible. Originally released in 2003, Big Rigs: Over The Road Racing is not one of those games. It's not even close. It's terrible, actually. It's really rubbish. But in the same sense that it pays to know the limits of one's own depravity - to push yourself into the deepest, darkest psychological place possible so you can say 'I've been there, I've faced it, and I've returned' - Big Rigs is a valuable exploration into the recesses of gaming squalor. Like the decomposing corpse of Ray Brower, it must be seen to be believed. It is a formative experience. And now, Big Rigs is back. Continue reading The worst PC game in all of history has just been released on Steam MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best racing games, Best PC games, Best survival games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:32 PM  Diablo 4 is coming up to its second anniversary but it still has a good bit of gas in the tank. Earlier today Blizzard shared its roadmap for the game across the rest of the year, though obviously we're a quarter of the way through that already. The game is currently in its seventh season, with its eighth, Belial's Return, starting sometime this month. This one, unsurprisingly, adds Belial, Lord of Lies as a boss, alongside a couple of bosses from Vessel of Hatred as "part of the updated Lair Boss system." |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 8, 2025 3:06 PM  It's another week, and with that comes word of the next Civilization 7 update. The patch isn't ready quite yet, but in a new update check-in post, Firaxis shared that the game's next update is coming April 22nd, just a couple of weeks away. There's a few big changes coming too, so how about we just jump right in. First up is a change to resources. There'll be ten new resources coming to the game, all of which will get their own new narrative events for starters. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:06 PM  You know, I'm going to be very real with you right now: I thought Sonic Rumble was already out. It feels like I've been hearing about this thing for an eon now, probably because it was leaked a good while before Sega even officially revealed it. And yet here we are, with an announcement from the house of hog (sorry) saying that in actual fact, it's not out until May 8th, exactly a month from now! Perhaps this is a sign that I'm losing track of time, perhaps this is a game that Sega has been cooking in the kitchen for a bit too long. Who's to say! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:29 PM  Every now and then I abandon all of my responsibilities and go for a walk in Book Of Travels, a "tiny MMO" from Might And Delight. While a bit Orientalist in ways I'm still unravelling for myself, it's one of the loveliest video game spaces I've ever inhabited: huge, picturebook horizons, molten shades of greenery, tiny wanderers keeping pace with beautifully combed clouds. Might And Delight's just-announced "cosy decoration game" Twinkleby doesn't have quite the same magic, so far – it's less mysterious, more wholesome. But I do enjoy its focus on antique dollhouses. Here's a trailer. |
Siliconera Tuesday, April 8, 2025 6:00 PM
Epoch released a Super Mario toy that has you stacking the various characters' hats on a tower, which you can adjust for difficulty if needed. The toy costs 1980 JPY ($13.55) after tax in Japan, and you can play it with up to four people.
The Super Mario cap stacker toy comes with twelve cards, eight caps, a stand, and a bottom for the stand. If you want to make it a challenge, you can flip the bottom of the stand to make the tower wobbly, which will make it harder to adjust, move, or place the hats on the tower.
Epoch offers three ways to play the game. The simplest way is to place hats on the tower depending on which card you pull. For example, if you pull a Wario card, you have to place Wario's hat on the stand, and if you knock over the tower, you lose. The second way to play is to set the tower to wobbly mode and take turns putting hats on the tower. Whoever manages to stack the most before they topple over wins. Finally, the third way is similar to Twister in that all players draw cards, and take turns using their cards to direct another player to place the hat on the tower.
The difficulty of the game seems to come from the shapes of the hats. The guys' hats have a wide top and a smaller bottom, which means they don't fit together well. Meanwhile, the girls have crowns. So it looks like there will be some measure of strategy in the game from the order in which you place the hats.
The Super Mario hat stacker toy is available in Japan. You can check out some other toys that are based on Super Mario from this list here.
The post New Super Mario Game Involves Stacking Hats appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:00 PM
Yet another Fire Emblem: Three Houses Pop Up Parade figure got a release date, and we'll see the Golden Deer resident Hilda Valentine Goneril in 2025. She'll debut first in Japan in October 2025. Worldwide shipments roll out after that, which means she should be in the US by or before Q1 2026. She costs ￥5,500/$52.99.
Since this is another one of the Pop Up Parade Fire Emblem: Three Houses figures, we know a few things about Hilda already. She's a non-standard figure, so she doesn't fall into any of the typical scale sizes. Instead, she'll be between six and seven inches tall. She'll also be wearing her Garreg Mach Monastery academy uniform, as this depicts her before the timeskip. Finally, there are no additional parts, so the pose you see is the one you get.
Here's a closer look at how Hilda turned out:
Hilda isn't the latest one in this batch of characters to show up. Dorothea Arnault and Sylvain Jose Gautier joined her. All three were revealed at the same time at WonHobby 39 in February 2025. Since their pre-orders opened earlier, they'll appear sooner. Dorothea is expected to launch in Japan sometime in August 2025, followed by Sylvain in September 2025.
The Fire Emblem: Three Houses Hilda Valentine Goneril Pop Up Parade figure will debut in October 2025 in Japan, then launch worldwide by Q1 2026. Pre-orders are open until May 7, 2025. The game is available on the Nintendo Switch now.
The post Fire Emblem: Three Houses Hilda Figure Heads to Class in 2025 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, April 8, 2025 3:00 PM
Good Smile Company announced three figures of Steins;Gate characters Kurisu Makise, Mayuri Shiina, and Suzuha Amane in swimsuits, and they can be purchased separately or together in a bundle. Alone, they cost ￥18,700 / $193.99 each. If you buy all three at once, they are ￥55,000 / $565.99. These will launch in Japan in May 2026, with a worldwide release coming sometime in Q4 2026. All of them are based on their appearances in the games and anime.
All of these are static figures. So you can't change face plates or arm parts to alter their expressions or poses. However, each one does feature a different position so they can be paired together or showcase various poolside activities. Kurisu is holding an innertube that matches her swimsuit and a soda. She's also still got her necktie on from her daily attire. Suzuha, given her background, is holding a water pistol. Meanwhile, Mayuri holds a transparent beach ball that resembles the Metal and Fairy Upa from the series.
Each one of these characters is a 1/7 scale figure. That means they'll all be between 9-11 inches tall. So Kurisu is about nine and a half inches (240mm). Suzuha is slightly taller, since she's holding her pistol up, but she's still around 10 inches (260mm). Mayuri is the tallest, since she's holding the beach ball up over her head, so she beats the other too and reaches for almost 11 and a half inches (290mm).
Here are two official photos of all three of the Steins;Gate characters together, so you can get a sense of scale for all of the figures.
And here are some close-ups that offer better looks at Kurisu, Mayuri, and Suzuha's faces.
Finally, there are Good Smile Company Store bonus items available. One is only available if you buy the bundle that includes all three figures. The other three are piecemeal items that come when you buy just one. Collector's cards of Kurisu, Mayuri, and Suzuha come with the solo figures. If someone buys the collection, they get a 60cm x 40cm tapestry that features the art of all three heroines in their swimsuits.
Here's how those bonus items look:
The Steins;Gate figures of characters Kurisu Makise, Mayuri Shiina, and Suzuha Amane in swimsuits will come to Japan in May 2026 and launch worldwide in Q4 2026. Pre-orders are open until June 4, 2026. The original game is available on the PS3, Vita, and PC worldwide, and it also appeared on the PS4, PSP, Xbox 360, and mobile devices in Japan. Steins;Gate Elite is available on the Switch, PS4, and PC worldwide, as well as the Vita and mobile devices in Japan. The anime is streaming on Crunchyroll.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:45 PM
If you have found the Tomb in Blue Prince you might have noticed the cryptic note suggesting that the room isn't the dead end that it first seems. If you want to know how to solve the Tomb statue puzzle, we have everything you need to know.
How to Find the Solution to the Tomb puzzle
You can find the solution to the Blue Prince Tomb puzzle in the Chapel. If you look at the statues in the Tomb, you will see that they look like the stained glass windows in the Chapel. Make a note of the roman numerals below each image as this is the order you need to move the statues in. Then note down the people in each window in order. You now have everything you need to solve the Tomb puzzle.
Blue Prince Tomb Statue Puzzle Solution
If you're in the Tomb and you don't want to draft the Chapel again here is the solution to the puzzle. The statue's arms begin in the downwards position and they need to be lifted up in order.
This will open a door to another room where there is a statue of Death with a scythe. Lift this statue's arm for the final hidden door and entrance into the Basement.
Blue Prince launched on April 10, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:00 PM
Sanrio revealed the ticketing details for the upcoming When I Change, Kitty Changes Too Hello Kitty Exhibition being held at the Fukuoka Art Museum in Fukuoka, Japan throughout Summer 2025. The event organizer published a new press release explaining tickets and details about visiting the event, which it will start selling in April 2025.
Early-bird tickets for the exhibition will be available exclusively on Ticket Pia starting on April 12, 2025. These tickets will cost ¥3,000 apiece, but each of them will come with an exclusive acrylic stand set, as shown below. The organizers will afterward sell regular bonus-less tickets on multiple websites on April 26, 2025, at ¥1,800—with gradually reduced prices for students and younger visitors.
In addition, Fukuoka Broadcasting System's webpage for the exhibition revealed that it is gradually setting up ticketing pages where people residing outside Japan can also buy regular tickets for the event. It has set up a page on kkday, which supports worldwide currencies with a discounted ticket price of $12.17 and additional language support in English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Thai besides Japanese. The organizers will also set up another global ticketing page on Klook, which supports Indonesian and Malaysian languages.
Fukuoka will be the third city in Japan to host the Hello Kitty Exhibition. The event appeared first in Tokyo from November 2024 until February 2025. As of April 2025, the second venue in the Okinawa prefecture is actively running until May 11, 2025. After Fukuoka, the exhibition will make another stop in Kyoto from late September 2025 until early December 2025. The exhibition's primary site also teases an upcoming fifth venue in Nagoya.
The Hello Kitty Exhibition called When I Change, Kitty Changes Too will be held at the Fukuoka Art Museum from June 24, 2025 until August 31, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:45 PM
The main goal of Blue Prince is to find room 46, and the key to this is opening up the Antechamber. Even if you reach Rank 9, and have a door connecting to the Antechamber, you won't be able to enter without opening the doors first. If you're looking for how to open the Antechamber Doors in Blue Prince here's everything you need to know.
How to Open the West Antechamber Door in Blue Prince
The west door to the Antechamber in the Blue Prince is probably the easiest to open and get to. You can find the lever for this door in the Secret Garden, but there are a few steps to get here. First you will need the Secret Garden Key, which can be found in a number of locations. It can be the reward from completing the maths puzzle in the Billiards Room, it can be the special key found in the Music Room, or sold by the Locksmith.
You can then use it on any locked door that is on the edge of the Holly Manor blueprint, and that room will become the Secret Garden. Not only will this spread fruit throughout the house, but by turning all of the pointers on the weathervane in the same direction then a door will open revealing the lever.
How to Open the East Antechamber Door in Blue Prince
The east lever can be found in the Great Hallway. This is the room that requires seven keys in order to open all the doors. In our trials, we couldn't use the Lockpick Kit in this room making it more difficult to open it all up and find the lever. You can get lucky and find the level behind the first door, but you have to prepare to need seven keys in this room. The Foyer will help with this, as it opens every door across all hallways, including every door in the Great Hallway.
How to Open the South Antechamber Door in Blue Prince
This level is harder to pull as it requires two parts. Firstly, you will need to find the Broken Lever. This can commonly be found in the Workshop, and green rooms, but we've seen it appear in a variety of rooms. Then you need to draft the Greenhouse to attach the broken lever and open the door. The Greenhouse is a dead end, so you'll need a few potential paths open.
What is in Blue Prince's Antechamber?
When you enter the Blue Prince's Antechamber you will find the Basement Key. Unlike other Special Keys, this is the only way we have found to obtain it. The Basement Key can be used in the Foundation and in the Fountain to open the door at the bottom. While the Antechamber doors will reset every day, once you unlock the Basement doors they will remain permanently open. The lever for the north Antechamber door can be found in the basement, so this is the key to progressing towards your goal.
For those struggling to find the north lever, you will need to enter the Basement via two of the three entrances. You will need to enter via the Foundation, and either the Fountain or the Tomb. You don't need to use the Basement Key to enter through the Tomb, but you will need to solve the statue puzzle in that room.
Blue Prince launched on April 10, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:30 PM
Over a year after Persona 3 Reload debuted on consoles and PCs, a demo is now available. Atlus released it digitally on every storefront. The company also confirmed that if you pick it up, any save files you make in it can be carried over to the full version of the game if you decide to continue on after sampling it.
First, here are the direct links to each version of the Persona 3 Reload demo.
Atlus didn't explain exactly how much of the game is available in this trial version. It did note that you can make a save file and it covers the opening, so this likely means you'll get to experience getting to school and at least one battle. If you save, then buy the full game, you can transfer that file over if the console or PC version you buy is fully updated to the latest patch. Atlus did warn, "Please be careful not to overwrite your save data when playing the demo version after playing the full version, as the network slot is shared with the full version."
Note that this will only cover the base game. The Episode Aigis: The Answer DLC occurs after the main story and is a separate purchase. That's part of the $34.99 Expansion Pass.
Persona 3 Reload is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the demo is available now.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:00 PM
Prime 1 Studio opened pre-orders for its upcoming 1/4 scale figure of Dizzy from the Guilty Gear Xrd series. After previously showing a barely painted prototype in November 2024, the studio has finished painting it. It will produce 500 copies of the figure and release them in the latter half of 2026.
This static figure will depict Dizzy, along with her guardian wings Undine and Necro, with meticulous detail. The set will have an overall height of 63 cm (~24.8 in), width of 57 cm (~22.44 in), and depth of 39 cm (~15.35 in).
Here are some of the sample images of the figure set from multiple angles:
The figure set will be available at $1,199.00, with up to eight payment installments available. People who want to purchase the figure will also have to prepare more funds to cover the shipping costs and any additional import tariffs.
Prime 1 Studio will only produce 500 copies of this figure. However, it will also add a bonus background stand featuring the "Let's Rock!" sign that appears in the fighting game to start a duel round.
As a side note, Prime 1 Studio put Guilty Gear Xrd Rev 2 as the basis of its Dizzy figure. Strictly speaking, though, Dizzy made her actual debut in the Xrd sub-series as a DLC character for Guilty Gear Xrd: Revelator in July 2016. Arc System Works later put her in the roster by default on the standalone releases of the Rev 2 major update. Dizzy received a brand-new design when she joined the Guilty Gear Strive roster in late October 2024.
The 1/4 scale figure of Dizzy from the Guilty Gear Xrd series will be available between July 2026 and October 2026.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:45 PM
If you have drafted the Laboratory in Blue Prince, then you might be wondering what the tables on the wall and machines mean. If you're stuck on the Blue Prince periodic table puzzle in the Laboratory, we have all of the information you need.
Laboratory Periodic Table Puzzle Solution in Blue Prince
When you enter the laboratory, you will find a table on the wall in the shape of the periodic table. However, instead of the element, there are numbers in certain squares of the table. While it is immediately recognizable as the periodic table, all of Blue Prince's puzzles should be solved in-game, and you can't solve this puzzle by looking up the elemental table.
Instead you will find another table on the wall that looks like the periodic table, but a few of the elements may be different to the ones you find online. If you match the numbers from the other table to the letters on this table in numerical order, then they will spell out a message.
If you don't want to match the two tables, here are the solutions:
The phase reads: "Push three up after nine."
How to use the periodic table puzzle solution
Now we've solved the periodic table puzzle in Blue Prince we have to know where to use it. You actually use it on the machine in the Laboratory, but it won't work until you power up the room. For this you need to draft the Boiler Room near the Laboratory. The easiest is by drafting it directly in front, to the left, or right of the Laboratory. It can be a room or two away as long as the rooms in between are wired, but this is much harder to guarantee.
Once the Boiler Room is powered on, make sure you adjust the switch under the power so that the energy is flowing towards the Laboratory. You can now go into the Laboratory and use the machine. Like the periodic table puzzle describes, you should first push up the nine lever, and then the three lever.
This will unlock one of the four permanent upgrades in Blue Prince. This upgrade will allow you to use one of the computers you currently don't have access to. You will need to know the computer password if you want to use this upgrade.
Blue Prince launched on April 10, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:30 PM
Those who hoped for a handheld Silent Hill f experience might be able to manage that, as the Steam product page for the new game in the series noted it is "playable" on a Steam Deck. This means while it isn't "verified" and guaranteed to run perfectly on the device, it should work. The latest entry is due to appear on PCs, as well as consoles like the PS5 and Xbox Series X. [Thanks, Wario64!]
The detailed explanation suggests that some adjustments will be needed to ensure Silent Hill f works on a Steam Deck. The important one is that the compatibility discussion mentions "manual configuration of graphics settings." The system requirements already noted that someone only clearing the minimum specs would need to go with a lower resolution, framerate, and the mode that prioritizes Performance over (graphics) Quality. So this suggests someone playing on a handheld PC gaming device would need to go with lower or the lowest settings to make it work. Said explanation also mentioned some text could be small, but there is a magnifier function on Steam Decks that could help with that.
Speaking of which, the full PC system requirements for Silent Hill f also appeared on the Steam page, so those with Steam Deck, handheld gaming PCs, or standard computers can see how their rig would stand up to the game. First, here are the minimum specs we need to run it. Konami noted that people with builds around this point would need to go with 720p, 30fps, and Performance mode.
OS: Windows 11 x64
As for the recommended specs for the new Silent Hill game, here's what someone should shoot for if they want to play.
OS: Windows 11 x64
Silent Hill f is currently in development for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. A first trailer is available and the website is open.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:00 PM
Satelight has revealed that Hatsune Miku will appear in its 30th Anniversary Satefes concert. The Vocaloid Hatsune Miku will notably perform the "Genesis of Aquarion" song together with the original singer Akino in this concert.
The concert will take place over two days, on May 24 and 25, 2025. Hatsune Miku and Akino will appear on both days, so people who can only attend the concert on either day can still watch the collaborative rendition. As a side note, the veteran singer Yoshiki Fukuyama will be the only other person to be present on both days.
The Satelight 30th Anniversary Satefes concert will feature songs from numerous anime titles. However, there will be a specific focus on the Macross and Aquarion franchises. The first day will feature recitation stages from Macross Frontier and Aquarion EVOL, while the second day will instead have similar ones from Macross Delta and Genesis of Aquarion. The original Japanese voice actors who voiced characters in the respective shows will appear in these recitation stages.
Crypton Future Media has been increasingly staging Hatsune Miku collaborations with renowned Japanese robot/mecha anime shows in recent months. In December 2024, Miku appeared in the Gundam Metaverse to perform her own renditions of the opening themes of the first Mobile Suit Gundam and Mobile Fighter G Gundam.
The Satelight 30th Anniversary Satefes concert will take place at Pacifico Yokohama on May 24-25, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:45 AM
While playing through Blue Prince you'll notice some computers that require a password to get into. The password is the same on every computer, but it can be hard to find. If you're wondering what the terminal password is in Blue Prince you can find the answers below.
All Blue Prince Computer Locations
There are four computers in Blue Prince, and they all have some functions that can only be accessed by entering a password. Each of the computers have a different function, and they can be found in Security, the Office, the Bunker, and the Laboratory.
You don't need to unlock every computer in order to see what they have on offer. There is a permanent upgrade that will allow you to log in to one computer you can't access every day. If you want to unlock this upgrade, you can check out our Laboratory periodic table puzzle guide.
Blue Prince Computer Password Solution
In order to find the password you will need the Magnifying Glass item. This item shows up in the Nook fairly commonly, and can be purchased for 6 coins in the Commissary. There are other locations where it can show up, and we found it occasionally in bedrooms. If you are on a run where you have picked up the Magnifying Glass, then you will need to draft Security or the Commissary. It is possible that the password can be found in other rooms, but these are the two notes we found.
On the cork notice boards you can find in both rooms there is a yellow letter. The letter talks about staff clocking in and clocking out, and at the bottom the computer password is scribbled out. If you use the Magnifying Glass on the password you can still read it through the scribbles.
If you don't want to wait until you find a run where these two random elements align, the terminal password is SWANSONG.
Blue Prince launched on April 10, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:30 AM
Back at Anime Expo 2024, Aksys confirmed one of its 2025 Switch otome games would be Utakata no Uchronia, and now it shared an English name and updated release window. Illusion of Itehari will debut in Fall 2025. Unlike many of the company's other titles, which are Idea Factory and Otomate games, this one comes from Broccoli and TIS Creation.
As a refresher, Hinagiku lives on the floating island Itehari. Once she turns 18, she happens to meet a man named Yashiro. It's because of this meeting that she ends up pulled into events outside the paradise in the sky where she lives and gets a chance to explore, something she always wanted. However, while her life has been idealized prior to this, this also means she'll get a taste of the real world. In addition to Yashiro being a possible love interest, there will be four others to possibly romance.
In case you missed it, here was its reveal trailer:
Pre-orders are already live for the physical copies of this Switch otome game via the official Aksys storefront. The standard copy costs $49.99 and just includes the cart. There is also an online exclusive version for $59.99 only available through the company. That packs a soundtrack CD with it.
Here's how the physical copy with soundtrack looks:
The new Aksys otome Illusion of Itehari will come to the Nintendo Switch outside Japan in Fall 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:00 AM
Square Enix revealed that it is working with Good Smile Company to produce a new figure of Lightning from FFXIII. The collaboration figure featuring the Final Fantasy XIII protagonist will be available in late March 2026.
This static figure depicting Lightning with her Blazefire Saber will have a rather uncommon scale of 1/6.5. The total height of the figure, with the Final Fantasy XIII logo-branded base pedestal included, will be around 27 cm (~10.63 inches).
The figure will be available at ¥29,700 (~$202.10). Square Enix has put the figure up for pre-orders on its Japanese e-Store, as usual. But as this FFXIII Lightning figure is being made in collaboration with Good Smile Company, pre-orders may be made more widely available via the latter's web store. However, Good Smile adds a caveat that this figure might not be available to ship to some regions.
Here are some of the sample images of the figure, taken from various angles:
Square Enix has been recently giving more spotlight to Lightning in its figure releases. Prior to the collaboration with Good Smile Company, it revealed a self-produced Play Arts Shin figure of the same character, which it will release in late October 2025.
The new 1/6.5 scale figure of Lightning from Final Fantasy XIII will be available on March 28, 2026. Good Smile Company will close the pre-order window on its web store on June 18, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:45 AM
Blue Prince is full of puzzles both big and small. You'll pass many puzzles multiple times before you even realize there is a puzzle there. If you want to know more about the painting puzzle in Blue Prince we have everything you need to know, including how to solve it yourself.
Where are the Painting Puzzles in Blue Prince?
Blue Prince is a game best experienced by figuring out things for yourself, so if you don't know what the painting puzzle is, we recommend not reading the next section. A hint to the puzzle can be seen if you have drafted the Study. Inside there is a note that points to the puzzle and how to solve it. If you want to solve the puzzle yourself, make sure to draft this room.
How to Solve the Painting Puzzle in Blue Prince
Essentially, every square on the layout of Holly Manor stands for a letter, except for the Antechamber and the mysterious room 46. Two black and white paintings can be seen in each square of the layout regardless of which room you draft on that spot. Some rooms – such as Green Rooms – will not display paintings so you'll have to wait for another run to see them.
Each painting represents a word. One painting will have an extra letter in its word, and this is the letter that represents that square. The example given in the Study is for the paintings shown in the Entrance Hall. Here the paintings represent face and ace, meaning that the letter for this square is 'F'.
All Blue Prince Painting Puzzle Solutions
Here are the solutions for painting puzzles in the game, and the final message that they display. The squares are represented by a letter and a number. The number stands for the Rank, and the letters represent the columns with 'A' on the left hand side, and 'E' on the right.
Here are all the Blue Prince painting puzzle solutions:
All together the message reads "If we count small gates, eight dates crack eight safes."
Blue Prince launched on April 10, 2025, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:49 PM
2025 has brought hit after hit, from Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed: Shadows to Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds. While triple-A giants typically dominate the Game of the Year race, the surprise contender Blue Prince, a brilliant indie puzzle game, might just claim the crown.
Although the title hasn't even been released yet, gamers across Twitter/X have quickly praised Blue Prince, with one post declaring, "Pretty sure I've played the GOTY for 2025, and its name is Blue Prince." Having experienced its brilliance firsthand during my review, I can confidently say it has all the qualities of the year's best. It's a refreshing, innovative addition to the puzzle genre, where you must constantly reshape your thinking.
At the heart of it all lies Blue Prince's distinctive approach to navigating the vast Mt. Holly manor, as the layouts and puzzles change on a daily basis. Because of this unique approach, Blue Prince has now taken the top spot on Metacritic's Best Games This Year, surpassing hits like Split Fiction, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Kingdom Come Deliverance: 2.
Blue Prince sits at a comfortable 92 out of 100 rating based on reviews from multiple gaming outlets. What's even more spectacular is that Blue Prince marks Dogubomb's first-ever project, a remarkable achievement for an indie game developer so new to the scene.
I'm intrigued to see how the review scores will evolve once Blue Prince debuts on April 10, 2025. The player base is likely to be substantial as it will be available in both the Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus catalogs from Day One. Depending on the reception, it could even result in a higher score.
While Blue Prince is emerging as a strong contender for GOTY 2025, a few titles could still claim the title. By the end of April, the star-studded Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will be released, followed by Doom: The Dark Ages in May. And, of course, we can't overlook the highly anticipated debut of Grand Theft Auto 6, a game so formidable that even Split Fiction's director, Josef Fares, believes it will be tough to rival for the GOTY title. Additionally, the launch of Nintendo Switch 2 games is poised to introduce a few potential hits of its own. We'll just have to see how the rest of the year unfolds.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:44 PM
In Schedule 1, you can imbue your product with a wide assortment of special effects to make it more appealing to your clientele. Many of these effects can lead to some wacky results, but none are as straight absurd as Anti-Gravity, which does exactly what you think it does.
As funny as it might sound, enabling your product to defy the fundamental law that holds the universe together is easy. So let's make Isaac Newton spin in his grave and make some anti-gravity drugs, shall we?
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How to make Purple Cheese in Schedule 1
You only need two ingredients to mix a strain with the Anti-Gravity effect. The first is good old OG Kush. Albert Hoover has what you need, so call him if you don't have any OG Kush seeds on hand and grow a few plants. You don't have to use advanced lighting or pots; unrefined OG Kush will suit your needs just fine.
Next, you'll need some Mouthwash. You can buy Mouthwash for $4 a bottle from Gas Mart once you've reached Hoodlum 3 rank, so head to whichever one's closest to your current location and grab as much as you need.
Once you've got OG Kush and Mouthwash, combine them at the nearest Mixing Station. You'll end up with Purple Cheese, a product with the Anti-Gravity and Balding effects. Mixing this strain will also help you complete the Mixing Mania mission since Purple Cheese sells for $64 a pop.
How to give yourself the Anti-Gravity effect in Schedule 1
"Don't get high on your own supply" is a wise adage, but Purple Cheese and its variants are the rare exception to the rule. Watching your clients float through the sky like dry-eyed Kryptonians is one thing, but giving yourself the ability to reject your earthly tether is another.
To give yourself the Anti-Gravity effect, scroll over to the Purple Cheese in your inventory and hold the left mouse key to smoke it. If you plan on making extra cash by dealing after curfew, I'd recommend taking Purple Cheese first. Once it hits, you can scale roofs and walls with the greatest of ease, making it very easy to avoid the cops if they spot you out after dark.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:37 PM
Diablo 4 was one of the best games released in 2023, but it won't be coming to an end any time soon.
Even after the great Vessel of Hatred expansion and several seasons of content since then, with more to come after, the game is far from being finished. Diablo 4 will continue its live-service schedule with new stuff to look forward to for some time to come.
Blizzard Entertainment recently revealed a full roadmap of content what to expect in Diablo 4 throughout 2025 and 2026, and the game will likely continue on past that for several more years before the eventual Diablo 5 sequel.
Here's everything we know about Diablo 4's roadmap in 2025 and 2026.
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Diablo 4 2025 roadmap
Here's everything Blizzard revealed about what's coming to Diablo 4 in 2025 and beyond.
January to April
Season of Witchcraft
April to July
Belial's Return
"Belial, Lord of Lies has returned to warp reality to his will. Daring wanderers can clash with Belial and two bosses from Vessel of Hatred as part of the updated Lair Boss system."
July to September
Sins of the Horadrim
"We return to Nightmare Dungeons with new activities and interactions that let you progress the dungeon's intensity as you hunt down the barons of Hell."
September to December
Infernal Chaos
"Infernal Horde Updates – Infernal Horde is becoming more chaotic as we put new choices into your hands. Plus, advanced options between Infernal Waves will arrive, too."
2026 and beyond
New expansion
The currently untitled new expansion for Diablo 4 in 2026, following up on Vessel of Hatred from 2024, is shrouded in mystery other than the team at Blizzard aiming to add a new ranking system and, finally, leaderboards.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 4:11 PM
It was originally dismissed as an April Fool's joke, but the Adventure Time collaboration in Fortnite is now confirmed to be real. Epic Games teased the crossover on April 8 with images of the popular Adventure Time characters.
The question now is, what specific Adventure Time skins and cosmetics are coming to Fortnite, and when will they be released?
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All confirmed Adventure Time skins in Fortnite
At the time of writing, we know of two confirmed Adventure Time characters included in the Fortnite crossover. Thanks to a recent teaser from Epic Games depicting the two characters, we know Jake the Dog and Finn the Human are both making their way to the game in some capacity, most likely as skins.
While Jake and Finn are officially confirmed, it's also been leaked by popular data-miner FNBRIntel that Princess Bubblegum and Marceline the Vampire Queen will also be included in the crossover. Once again, we can assume these two characters will also receive skins and other cosmetics.
We have no details on what the skins and cosmetics could look like for the four main Adventure Time characters. Epic will likely have to change the dimensions of some of the characters, namely Jake and Finn, as both are short and would be nearly impossible to shoot at in a normal match of Fortnite. It's possible Jake's stretching ability from the TV show could make its way into Fortnite to give the character a little more height and width, but nothing is confirmed at this time.
We also have no information on the additional cosmetics the skins could come with or how much the skin bundles will cost in Fortnite. But we can likely expect some gliders, back blings, and other cosmetics that relate to Adventure Time to show up in some way.
When do the Adventure Time skins release in Fortnite?
When the Adventure Time crossover was originally datamined on April Fool's Day, many leakers assumed that it would launch with the next Fortnite update. But the date for that update was earlier today, on April 8, and no crossover appeared.
Fortunately, along with the teaser images that were released on social media, Epic Games let us know exactly when players can get their hands on the Adventure Time skins. According to Epic, the crossover goes live on Friday, April 11.
It's unclear exactly what time the crossover would go live, but if the Adventure Time skins are simply going into the item shop, we can expect them to arrive when the shop resets. This occurs at 8pm ET/5pm PT every day. Crossovers have been known to work differently than regular item shop resets, though, so we'll have to wait and see if Epic decides to drop the crossover skins earlier than that on Friday.
We'll update this guide when the Adventure Time crossover is live in Fortnite and list all of the cosmetics available to purchase.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 3:36 PM
Even though Black Ops 6 has been out for quite a while, the game is still alive and well with its consistent updates. Events are one of the main reasons it continues to thrive, typically celebrating a crossover for the season.
If you want to stay updated on BO6 and Warzone, here's a deep dive into its event schedule.
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BO6 and Warzone ongoing events in 2025
At the time of writing, the following events are active in Black Ops 6 and Warzone:
The Free Trial event gives players free access to Multiplayer and Zombies for a limited time. If you are on the fence about buying BO6, use this time to test it out. You'll have access to Season 3 Premium content, the Firing Range MP map, and the Zombies Shattered Veil map. This event will conclude by April 11, so be sure to check it out while it lasts.
Warzone players can also tune into the Return to Verdansk event. Go back to the golden age of Warzone with the return of the mode's first-ever Battle Royale map. Event-only zones will be available, allowing you to earn exclusive rewards. Locate iconic points of interest, open hidden safes, and take down enemy Operators to unlock higher gift tiers. You can also earn rewards just by logging into Warzone.
If you acquire all the Event Rewards, you'll receive Modern Warfare's (2019) Kali Sticks from Season 4. You may also get lucky and get the Trail Blazer Operator, which can randomly drop from hidden safes. The event will wrap up on April 15 at 9 am PT/12 pm ET/4 pm GMT, paving the way for the next batch of celebrations.
All upcoming events for BO6 and Warzone in 2025
Thanks to the Call of Duty Blog's announcements, we know what's up next for Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Here's what you can expect:
After Return to Verdansk concludes, the Black Ops Tribute event begins in BO6, Zombies, and Warzone. This celebration is an ode to the Black Ops series, featuring themed rewards inspired by this beloved series.
All Black Ops Tribute Event rewards
Check out the rewards for the upcoming Black Ops celebration:
On top of the Black Ops Tribute, two more events are coming soon, though the details on the CoD Blog are still pretty vague. Stay tuned for more info as we approach Season 3's launch.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 3:08 PM
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, an adventurous turn-based RPG, features a star-studded cast of talented voice actors. Despite their distinct performances, identifying who's behind each character may prove tricky. Here's a closer look at the confirmed voice actors and where you might recognize them from.
All confirmed voice actors in Clair Obsur Expedition 33
The Clair Obsur: Expedition 33 Cast Reveal trailer confirmed nine actors and actresses. Let's break down all of them:
The Daredevil himself, Charlie Cox, steps into the role of the brilliant engineer Gustave. But he's not the only Marvel alum gracing Clair Obscur: Expedition 33—Kristy Rider, known for her role in Netflix's The Sandman, brings her talent to the game as Lune, the scholarly mage with a mysterious edge.
If you're a big Baldur's Gate 3 fan, get ready for a voice actress reunion. Jennifer English, Shala Nyx, Tracy Wiles, and Devora Wilde are coming together once again to collaborate on Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Wilde and Wiles' characters have yet to be revealed, but we may get more information soon.
Although we're still waiting on their character details, an announcement did unveil Rich Keeble's role as Monoco, a Gestral creature that thrives in combat. The final two confirmed actors, Ben Starr and Andy Serkis, truly need no introduction. Ben Starr has been making waves, especially with his iconic portrayal of Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy XVI. And then there's Andy Serkis — his work is so legendary you'd be hard-pressed not to recognize him with his multiple big-name projects. I mean, Gollum, need I say more?
As we approach the release date of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, more details about the cast may emerge. But for now, these are all the confirmed voice actresses and voice actors. To prepare for its debut, check out our pre-load guide.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 3:06 PM
The Become Immortal Evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and you can take a lowly-rated midfielder card all the way up to a 94-overall item with three playstyle+.
The first part of the evolution is now available in Ultimate Team, and there are plenty of options to consider. This guide will explain the core process of how evolution works and who the best options are to consider.
Disclaimer: An extra evolution will be arriving in the future, which will be the final piece of the jigsaw. Some of the recommendations mentioned here could change based on what we get.
Become Immortal EA FC 25 Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements for the new evolution in EA FC 25.
Become Immortal EA FC 25 Evolution upgrades
The first version of the Become Immortal evolution includes two sets of upgrades.
Upgrade Level 1
Upgrade Level 2
Upgrade Level 1 requirements
Upgrade Level 2 requirements
Become Immortal EA FC 25 Evolution: Best players to use
Here are some of the best cards to use in the latest evolution.
As you might have figured by now, the Immortal 1 Evolution mentioned until now will take your card to an 88-rated item. Next, you'll have to complete the Honing Your Craft objective group.
How to complete the Honing Your Craft objective group in EA FC 25?
This objective group has five different tasks to complete.
All five tasks can be completed in Squad Battles games of Semi-Pro or higher difficulty. Completing the tasks will reward you with five base playstyle picks for your Become Immortal player. Next, we move on to the Become Immortal - Local Hero objective set.
How to complete the Become Immortal - Local Hero objective group in EA FC 25?
This group has four different tasks, all of which can be completed in the Rush mode.
Completing the set will boost your Become Immortal player to a 90-rated item and add either the CAM/CDM alternate position.
How to complete Become Immortal - Champions objective group in EA FC 25?
The Become Immortals - Champions objective group has four tasks.
How to complete Become Immortal - Rival Conqueror objective group in EA FC 25?
The new objective has four tasks.
The final one will add the third playstyle+, upgrade your selected item to a 94-rated card, and complete the process. The final evolution is expected to be released on April 11, and it should cost about 500,000 coins or 1,000 FC Points if rumors are to be believed.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:40 PM
Fortnite's specialists are occasionally life-saving, giving you that little bit of extra firepower you need to turn the tides of a stalemate or catch someone persistently running away. For the most part, you and other players will outperform them, but they're still worth having for weekly quests.
There's a lot that determines a specialist's effectiveness, though. While some focus on healing, others give you extra ammo and building materials. Here's everything you need to know about specialists in Fortnite, including their locations and how to hire them.
How to hire a specialist in Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 2
Hiring specialists in Fortnite involves visiting any NPC that appears with a square dialogue icon on your map. As you land or travel to a landmark, you'll notice these appear, indicating someone is nearby to hire or purchase weapons from.
You'll know you're speaking to a specialist when you see a hiring option in their dialogue choices. Many will also sell you weapons such as assault rifles and SMGs, but their wares and services will depend on Fortnite's current season.
All specialist locations in Fortnite
Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 2 has four specialists in the following locations:
Each specialist costs 800 gold bars to hire, making them more expensive than in previous seasons. Nonetheless, this price isn't too bad if you only hire them occasionally for quests or to help in combat. If you recruit them during every round, these costs will add up, so pick up as much gold as possible from eliminations, chest loot, and bank vaults.
If you arrive at one of these locations and can't find its specialist, it's most likely because someone already hired them. Only one person can hire each specialist per round, so you'll need to get there quickly in case someone beats you to it. The earlier you arrive at Demon's Dojo, Shogun's Solitude, or Rolling Blossoms Farm, the better.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:25 PM
Fortnite Festival Season 8 has begun, featuring pop mega star Sabrina Carpenter as the icon. If you're wondering when the eighth season ends, here's everything you need to know.
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Fortnite Festival Season 8 end date
Fortnite Festival Season 8 will end on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. It started on April 8, and the entire Festival will last for 70 days in total.
The eighth Season introduced Sabrina Carpenter as the featured icon and a ton of rewards to claim. This includes Back Blings, Banner Icons, Jam Tracks, Emotes, Outfits, and a lot more. You can check our guide to see all Sabrina Carpenter skins and cosmetics in Fortnite and how to get her in-game.
Fortnite Festival 7 ended on the same day (April 8), featuring Hatsune Miku as the featured icon, and the event lasted for almost three months.
All free and premium rewards in Season 8 Music Pass
Season 8's Music Pass costs 1,400 V-Bucks and packs a bunch of free and premium rewards for all players. Here's a complete rundown of all of them:
Free Rewards
Premium Rewards
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:19 PM
Marvel Rivals season one is coming to an end soon, with more new heroes, skins, and maps coming as part of season two.
Season one was in full swing with new content being dropped regularly over the past few months, with the Clone Rumble game mode and twerking Venom emote being some of the last new additions to be added for the game's first official full-length season.
If you're wondering when the first season ends so you can get your skins for finishing in Gold in Competitive, here's everything you need to know.
Marvel Rivals Season 1 end date
Marvel Rivals season one will end on April 11, 2025, at about 1am ET. The season started on January 10 and will have lasted for almost exactly three months, as previously confirmed by the Creative Director, Guanguang.
If you're looking to unlock anything in the game or finish ranking up before the season comes to an end, be sure to get it done before the very early morning hours of April 11. The servers will likely be back online with season two at around 4am ET, judging by previous updates that went live on Fridays.
Season two will add Emma Frost and Ultron as new heroes, Krakoa's Hellfire Gala as a new map, a new battle pass with 10 new skins, new and changing team-up abilities, and a whole bunch of quality-of-life updates as shown in the season two patch notes.
The duration of season one's first half was from January 10 to February 21, 2025. It introduced new heroes to the roster, namely Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman, the Doom Match game mode, the Empire of Eternal Night: Midtown and Empire of Eternal Night: Midtown maps, a new rank, and more.
The second half of season one brought a lot of new content to the table, too. The other two remaining members of the team, The Thing and Human Torch, joined the game's roster as a Vanguard and Duelist, respectively, but that was just part of what was new. Galacta's Cosmic Adventure event, for example, where you could complete multiple challenges to earn rewards. It also included a free Black Widow skin, along with other free skins throughout seasonal events.
Season one set the standard for what players should expect from a Marvel Rivals season, at least for now. NetEase has already confirmed that, starting in season three, seasons will be just two months long and add one new hero every month of the year, upping the stakes when it comes to live-service titles.
Given that season two should follow the same model of season one, though, it's safe to expect way more than just Emma Frost, Ultron, a new map, and new skins, too.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 2:03 PM
The Pawn Shop is one of several new features in 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 you no longer 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.
This store has always been present in the game, but you couldn't interact with it before. 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, speak with Mick, and he'll 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 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 and 6 pm, so it will be closed during the evening and night.
How to negotiate at the Schedule 1 Pawn Shop
The Pawn Shop is tended by Mick, who is also one of your customers. However, he's not going to give you any special discounts. To begin a sale, take an item to Mick, and he will assess it for you.
If Mick's patience runs out, he will attack you and chip away at your health. He also chases you for a certain distance. If the negotiation breaks down, make sure to escape using your Skateboard and reach a safe distance where Mick can't reach you.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:55 PM
It's felt like the wait has taken forever, but Marvel Rivals' season two is finally set to arrive with a big expansion of content for the hero shooter.
Season two will add two new heroes, new maps, and a whole bunch of balancing to existing heroes and their Team-ups. And, of course, a whole slate of new, beautiful skins themed around the epic Hellfire Gala for players to wear on the battlefield.
Read on below for all of the upcoming changes to Marvel Rivals when season two drops on April 11.
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Marvel Rivals season 2 patch notes
Here's what NetEase has revealed thus far about hero changes, additions, and more coming in season two.
New hero: Emma Frost (Vanguard)
Emma Frost joins the fight as a telepathic Vanguard who can change her body composition to organic diamond, hardening herself to nullify incoming damage. Here's her full kit and ability information.
Hero balancing changes
Here are the announced changes that we know of so far for existing heroes in season two.
Buffs
Nerfs
Changes
New and updated team-ups
Several team-ups have been tweaked, while others are being removed, along with the addition of new ones to take their place.
New maps: Krakoa
The mutant island haven of Krakoa will play host to the season's new maps, which will be revealed soon.
New battle pass: Hellfire Gala
A new battle pass themed around the Hellfire Gala and its glitz and glam will take center stage, with several formal attire skins teased in the trailer, including Captain America, Wolverine, Cloak & Dagger, Star-Lord, Luna Snow, Black Panther, Black Widow, Bruce Banner, Magik, Psylocke, and more.
It's currently unclear which costumes will be in the battle pass and which will be store offerings.
New skins, colors, and gifting
Popular costumes will get re-colors available to purchase, further advancing the game's customization options. Costumes will also be giftable to friends via a new feature in the store.
New event: Cerebro Database
The first limited time event with pages of missions and unlocks is called Cerebro Database. Finishing the whole event will reward the free Flora Maiden costume for Mantis.
Competitive play updates
Picks and bans will now begin in Gold III as opposed to Diamond III in the game's ranked mode, the minimum level to play ranked is now 15, and more, such as skill points earned and lost being more reflective of individual performance.
The Competitive map pool is changing, as Yggsgard - Royal Palace and Tokyo 2099 - Shin-Shabuya have been removed, while Krakoa's Hellfire Gala map is being added.
Graphics and settings on PC
A new graphical option on PC called Switch Shader Compilation Mode may help with memory usage, "especially on systems with 16 GB of RAM or less," as it will only compile shaders the frist time you launch the game after an update or graphics driver update.
More in season 2.5
In season 2.5, which should launch in the middle of May, Ultron will join the game as a new Strategist hero, along with other buffs and balance changes in the midseason update next month.
To see the full patch notes, visit the Marvel Rivals website.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:45 PM
The Aetherella Easter Egg, a gateway to unleashing your inner Supervillain, bestows upon you the formidable power of heat vision. To unlock this power, you must embark on a quest to obtain nine statues scattered around the Liberty Falls maps.
Here, we present to you the Aetherella statue locations in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies.
How to unlock World Domination achievement in Black Ops 6 Zombies
First and foremost, you must acquire the Jet Gun, a crucial tool for picking up the Aetherella statues. Our comprehensive guide covers how to obtain this Wonder Weapon, whether through crafting or the Mystery Box. Once you've secured the Jet Gun, you can begin the process of collecting the statues.
Now that we've covered this essential step, we'll break down where to find all of the Aetherella statues in BO6 Zombies Liberty Falls.
All Liberty Falls Aetherella statue locations
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Motel Aetherella statue location
If you just crafted the Jet Gun at the Motel, you can find your very first statue at the H5 coordinates.
Go to the side of the building to locate the statue on the Motel sign.
Olly's Comics Aetherella statue locations
Olly's Comics harnesses four Aetherella statues, which are pretty easy to find. This comic shop is located at the G3 coordinates.
You'll find a statue near the window at one of the doors.
Look to the right, near the Quick Revive machine, to get another Aetherella statue on some shelves.
Walk toward the other door on the side of Olly's Comics to get the next item. It'll be below the Origins poster.
Now, approach the giant Aetherella statue to locate the figurine beside it.
If you're having issues with Zombies following you here, you can also trigger the Aetherella statue as a trap to decimate any undead that come near it.
Lily's Flowerpot Aetherella statue location
Near the Speed Cola machine, you'll see Lily's Flowerpot on the right side. An Aetherella statue is on the side of this building at E4 coordinates.
Jump on top of the building's roof above Speed Cola and target the figurine on a window with an air conditioner.
Bank Aetherella statue location
While at the Lily's Flowerpot location, use the zipline to reach the bank's roof (G5 coordinates). This is the same place you may have crafted the LTG Device for the Liberty Falls Easter Egg.
Clear out the wooden debris (Locked Door) to reach the lower building.
Then, use the Jet Gun to suck up the Aetherella statue near two white-colored mechanisms.
Church Aetherella statue location
After you've opened the pathway to the Church, you can find the following Aetherella statue at C6 coordinates.
At the front of the Church, a figurine is on the right side, near a window ledge.
Liberty Lanes Aetherella statue location
The final BO6 Zombies Aetherella statue is on top of Liberty Lanes. To reach it, go to the E6 coordinates and jump on top of the bus there.
The figurine is located on the ledge of the building, underneath the 'L' in Liberty Lanes.
Once you've collected all nine statues, you'll become Aetherella herself to utilize her heat vision.
Eliminate as many zombies as possible and earn the World Domination achievement in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies. The ability lasts more than a minute, so it's not a whole lot of time to work with. However, it did help me clear at least one round, thanks to the heavy damage of the heat vision.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:32 PM
Call of Duty: Mobile's Bountiful Colors is a fun Easter Egg celebration where you can mix and match vibrant colors to earn rewards. Here's everything you need to know about this extravaganza, including how to play and all the themed rewards.
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How to play the Bountiful Colors Event in CoD: Mobile
You can begin the Bountiful Colors celebration through the Event's Theme section. In this event, you must collect Radiant Pigments to create egg decorations. You'll earn the pigments through daily and weekly tasks involving simple logins or playing specific modes. The objectives are refreshed daily at UTC 0:00 (except for the weekly ones), bringing four new goals for you to achieve.
Each egg costs two Radiant Pigments, which you can create via the Egg Basket page or the Daily Task section.
You can earn rewards by completing milestones or decorating eggs for specific characters. The milestones only require you to make eggs with Radiant Pigments, so you don't really have to decorate them if you don't want to.
How to complete Character Daily Tasks in Bountiful Colors
The Daily Tasks feature three Call of Duty: Mobile Operators with distinct design requirements. After you've made the base version of the egg, select the Decorate button on your preferred character to see what three styles are a part of their tasks. For example, my current objective mandates the Ink-Black color, Zephyr Trace pattern, and Lethal Hollow decoration for Rin Yohsida's Task. Your Daily Tasks will probably be different from mine, but the format will remain the same. Customizing additional eggs can also unlock more decorations, colors, and patterns.
Once you've met the requirements, save the egg design and hit the "Rate and Submit" button. You'll get a "Perfectly Complete" rating with the correct specifications, earning you all the rewards for the character. Those who don't get this ranking can just try again.
The only problem is that the colors, patterns, and decorations don't have titles next to their icons, so it's difficult to tell what they actually are. Fortunately, YouTuber 2Noob4U deciphered them all, and you can check out their exact titling below.
All Colors in Bountiful Colors Event
All Patterns in Bountiful Colors Event
All Decorations in Bountiful Colors Event
All Bountiful Colors event rewards in Call of Duty: Mobile
Your milestone tracker will increase when you make an egg through the Radiant Pigments. Here's a look into all Bountiful Color milestone rewards in Call of Duty: Mobile:
When does the Bountiful Colors event end in Call of Duty: Mobile?
According to the in-game page, Bountiful Colors will conclude by April 30, 2025. You'll essentially have the entire month to knock out the tasks, earning you the final milestone tier. If you have anything to spare, you can also offer eggs to fellow CoD: Mobile players. Who knows? You may even get a decorated egg in return, which could help you out with the character's Daily Task section. For more Call of Duty content, check out our picks for the best Warzone Verdansk loadouts.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1:26 PM
Since its shift from the main Shonen Jump lineup to Jump GIGA, Black Clover fans have slowly become accustomed to the series' new release schedule, which sees only a few chapters of its final arc debut per year.
But that does not make the wait for the manga's upcoming chapter 379 any less unbearable. Here's when the Black Clover manga will return.
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Black Clover return countdown: 379 and 380 release date
As revealed on the official Shonen Jump site, the Black Clover manga is set to return on May 2nd, 2025, as part of the Spring Edition of Jump GIGA. The edition will feature two new chapters of the series (379 and 380).
You can read the new chapters in English the moment they debut in Japan by heading to the official VIZ website or via Shueisha's MangaPlus. Before you ask, yes, the chapters will be available for free. You can check out the image announcing the series' return below:
But when will Chapter 381 debut?
As the editions of Jump GiGA are released in three to four-month intervals, its Winter edition is likely to follow last year's example and only debut around August 2025. Black Clover is also not confirmed to be featured in it. Although, if that happens, it won't be a stretch to expect another double chapter release featuring chapters 381 and 382.
Is the Black Clover anime series returning, too?
Unfortunately for all of us who are still not over that unholy cliffhanger, there have been no announcements or recent leaks regarding the return of the Black Clover anime. However, I would not be surprised if the series returns in a seasonal format. Apart from a better production value, that would make it easier to keep the series within the constraints of the manga and allow Yuki Tabata (its creator) to continue the story at his own pace without any unnecessary pressure or health risks.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:59 PM
Schedule 1's latest update allows you to buy decorations to spruce up your base, and there are multiple options at your disposal.
While some of the items are purely cosmetic, others have practical use. You can utilize them to have more storage space to keep your items, which will allow you to manage your inventory more easily. Let's take a quick look at how to utilize the new decorations.
How to buy decorations in Schedule 1
The newly opened Boutique store is your go-to place for all the decorations available in Schedule 1. This store was already available inside the game, but you can finally interact with the place. There are different options available at various prices, and you'll need to visit the store to buy them.
The Boutique store is located just beside Rays Realty. Take a right from the Taco Ticklers storefront and go past the Laundromat. Turn left, head straight, and then turn right. Just follow the road here, and you'll reach the Boutique store. The store is open from 6 am to 6 pm, so make sure to visit it during the daytime.
Interact with the shopkeeper, and you'll be able to buy decorations.
All decorations in Schedule 1
Here are all the available options, along with their listed prices.
How to use decorations in Schedule 1
Decorations have different uses depending on their nature.
While most of the items are purely decorative, the shelves are actually useful. If you don't have space on the floor, the shelves allow you to store extra items on the walls. They also offer multiple storage slots and are extremely cheap. They should be the first things to add to your base for better management and aesthetics.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:55 PM
Today may be a great day for those Call of Duty players who complain that the game is starting to "look like Fortnite" with all of its silly skins and collaborations.
There is a very loud sect of CoD gamers who have no issue being vocal about how the game's colorful, ridiculous, and sometimes out-of-place skins "ruin the game" as they instead wish for real-world-accurate MilSim skins where operators wear realistic-looking combat garb.
Those players will be glad to know that Activision is reportedly aware of "the criticism that the game is starting to look stupid," even though "crossovers are printing money," according to trusted CoD leaker TheGhostofHope.
CoD's sillier skin bundles, of which there have been an increasing amount of over the past few years, unsurprisingly sell really well. Gamers are willing to pay upwards of $20 to get skins inspired by everything and everyone from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to Nicki Minaj. This season, Jay and Silent Bob and their stoner superhero alter egos Bluntman and Chronic will be joining the game, too.
But many feel as though CoD has begin to lose its identity, which was rooted in military realism for several years, until about 2009 when Nazi Zombies were introduced, and then Michael Myers from Halloween in 2014's Call of Duty: Ghosts. Since then, it's gotten increasingly wilder over time, and players have been buying it up.
I believe Hope's report, but I also have a hard time believing that Activision would leave good money on the table when it comes to collaborative crossover skins, like TMNT and Squid Game earlier this year, both of which performed well, judging by the skins in my lobbies alone. But according to Hope, the sentiment at Activision has improved big time since Verdansk's update dropped last week.
"Activision/Raven Software are excited with the numbers they've seen for players returning and playing Warzone after the launch of Verdansk," the leaker said. "The update has exceeded expectations. Xbox Game Pass/PS Store numbers are 'off the charts' compared to what they were. They have even seen an uplift in BO6 sales and downloads because of the update."
Has Warzone bounced back enough for Activision to let off the gas when it comes to pricey bundles, outrageous skins, and crossovers? My gut's telling me no, but I don't think we'll see a difference in the company's philosophy very soon anyway, as skins and collabs are made and planned out several months in advance.
For now, enjoy your funny-looking Warzone squads and BO6 lobbies, or wear your life-accurate MilSim gear to your heart's content, because CoD isn't going anywhere either way.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:49 PM
Season two of Marvel Rivals is Hellfire Gala themed, so all of your favorite heroes and villains are getting fresh outfits to fit the occasion. There are plenty of new skins to unlock, so you might be interested in learning about all of them.
You don't want to miss out on any of these outfits since some of them may be exclusive and no longer be obtainable once they're gone. Here are all of the Hellfire Gala outfits in Marvel Rivals and how to get each one.
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All season two Hellfire Gala skins in Marvel Rivals
So far, a total of 20 Hellfire Gala outfits have been revealed for Marvel Rivals. There will likely be more released throughout the season, so as any more are shared, we'll add them here.
Cloak & Dagger Hellfire Gala skin
The dynamic duo Cloak & Dagger have an elegant white and black ensemble, complete with plenty of gold and purple details. Cloak has a billowing, white, furry cape, while Dagger wears a feathered dress for the event.
Psylocke Hellfire Gala skin
Psylocke gets suited up in some X-Men-themed gear for the Hellfire Gala. She's wearing the signature golden yellow and blue suit with some pink accents to complement her powers. Psylocke also has a belt with the X-Men logo on display.
Magik Hellfire Gala skin
Magik's look matches well with Psylocke's, as she also trades her usual plain black ensemble for the bright blue and yellow X-Men colors. She's got a full-on supersuit, complete with a taller crown and a red belt with the X-Men logo.
Storm Hellfire Gala skin
Storm doesn't appear to have a fresh look for the Hellfire Gala and instead can be spotted wearing her Goddess of Thunder attire while in attendance. She has a halo of lightning-infused blue hair, shining silver armor, and lots of blue accents.
Star-Lord Hellfire Gala skin
Looking nearly unrecognizable, Star-Lord's Hellfire Gala look is featured on the cover art for season two. He looks more like a mix between Captain America and Homelander from The Boys than Star-Lord to me, and the only way I was able to deduce that it was him is the signature Guardians of the Galaxy symbol pinned on his chest.
Rocket Raccoon Hellfire Gala skin
Rocket Raccoon is ready for a vacation with his tropical and casual-looking Hellfire Gala outfit. He's also got a beachy hat on his head with some kind of adorable-looking creature perched on top of it.
Black Panther Hellfire Gala skin
Looking dapper as ever, Black Panther ditches his supersuit for a classy black suit with gold jewelry and some purple drapery. He's also got menacing gold and silver claws, so he's ready to jump into battle if needed.
Luna Snow Hellfire Gala skin
Luna Snow dazzles while wearing sparkling and fuzzy formal attire in black and white. Her hair is a lot longer than it is in her classic look, and it's pinned back in a braid.
Wolverine Hellfire Gala skin
The fearless and dangerous mutant Wolverine wears a classy white blazer over a ruffled white shirt. He's also wearing black pants and a black eyepatch to complete the look.
Captain America Hellfire Gala skin
Keeping his colors on display, Captain America wears a blue and red suit complete with stars and stripes to the Hellfire Gala. His blond hair is slicked back, and his shield is ready to go at a moment's notice if any danger arises.
Black Widow Hellfire Gala skin
Black Widow's face is mostly obscured by a creepy red and black spider helmet for the gala. Her hourglass logo can be spotted on her earrings and in the middle of her black, red, and gold ensemble.
Bruce Banner/Hulk Hellfire Gala skin
Bruce Banner wears a classic black suit and red goggles that give his look a bit of a steampunk twist. His Hulk counterpart is dark grey with light blue lines, has a black top hat, and is wearing a button-up top, so he's also dressed for the occasion.
Scarlet Witch Hellfire Gala skin
Wearing her signature color red as always, Scarlet Witch gets some beaded accessories, a taller and more pointed crown, and some deeper shades of maroon for her Hellfire Gala look. Her hair also seems to have a similar effect to her Emporium Matron look with a light red starry effect near her ends. Scarlet Witch's Chaos Gown outfit is obtainable for free, so it's one all players can unlock.
Iron Fist Hellfire Gala skin
Iron Fist gets a fiery makeover with a white and yellow outfit, complete with flaming shoulder pads. As he fights, this look is transformed with deadly red fire.
Spider-Man Hellfire Gala skin
Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man can be found wearing a special Spider-Oni costume for the Hellfire Gala event. This outfit is especially unique since it grants him four extra spider arms, something no other skin has done for him yet.
Squirrel Girl Hellfire Gala skin
Squirrel Girl shows up dressed for the occasion, though it seems like she got the dress code wrong or intentionally decided to rebel against it. Her attire is punk-themed, complete with a spiky red mohawk.
Emma Frost Hellfire Gala skin
Never one to shy away from a fashion opportunity, Emma Frost ditches her usually white and blue ensemble for a dark black and gold look. She's still got plenty of small diamonds embedded across her outfit, though.
Mantis Hellfire Gala skin
A free look for Mantis is available if you want to give her a new look for season two. This style leans into nature with a flower dress and plenty of green and yellow tones.
Loki Hellfire Gala skin
Loki's Hellfire Gala skin is him in full Presidental Attire. This isn't a new look for him since it's already been available in Marvel Rivals for a while. He has a shorter golden crown than usual, a fluffy deep emerald coat, and plenty of golden accessories.
Magneto Hellfire Gala skin
Getting in some quality father-daughter time, Magneto can be found wearing his King Magnus look at the Hellfire Gala. This is another skin that isn't new since it's available to obtain through the season one battle pass.
How to get all Hellfire Gala outfits in Marvel Rivals
Most of the Hellfire Gala outfits will likely be obtainable through the seasonal battle pass since it's the theme of the entire season. This hasn't been officially confirmed yet, but the season two trailer showcases exactly 12 new skins, which is just two more than the amount featured on the season one battle pass, so most of them are expected to be available through the seasonal pass.
There are also a few Hellfire Gala skins that are from past battle passes or available as items you can purchase from the shop. Here's how to get every Hellfire Gala skin in Marvel Rivals.
If you're eager to unlock new skins, consider grabbing the Pick-Up Bundle from the shop. It doesn't work for any Hellfire Gala outfits, but there are still plenty of other skins to choose from.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:38 PM
Honkai Star Rail 3.3 will release in May 2025, and is expected to add two new Relic sets. Thanks to the beta leaks shared online by reliable sources, we have info on the set bonuses for both Relics.
This article will cover details about the new Relics and the characters that will benefit most from them.
Two new Relics in Honkai Star Rail 3.3 leaked
According to the details shared by notable leaker Dimbreath, we can look forward to two new Relic sets in the upcoming version 3.3. One of the sets is called Warrior Goddess of Daythunder, and the other is Captain Over Cursed Waves.
You can find all the set bonuses for both Relic sets below.
Warrior Goddess of Daythunder
The complete 4-pc Warrior Goddess of Daythunder set bonuses are as follows:
Warrior Goddess of Daythunder provides a decent amount of SPD bonuses to its wearer. Furthermore, after the wearer and their memosprite gain the Gentle Rain effect by healing their allies, the Relic increases the CRIT DMG of all their allies.
Honkai Star Rail 3.3 will release a new Remembrance character named Hyacine, and her leaked kit suggests that she is an amazing healer. So, it is safe to assume that the new Warrior Goddess of Daythunder set is meant for Hyacine.
Captain Over Cursed Waves
The complete Captain Over Cursed Waves set bonuses are:
Captain Over Cursed Waves looks like a decent set. The 2-pc bonus increases the wearer's CRIT DMG, and a 4-pc set boosts the ATK by a fair amount, but there are restrictions to trigger the full set effects. As of this writing, it is not the best option for any character, so it may likely be for a future character.
That's all the details we have on the new Relics in Honkai Star Rail 3.3. Since the set bonuses are based on info gathered from the beta, the bonuses might be different in the official release.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 12:33 PM
By now, you've likely encountered a bunch of Fletcher Kane's henchmen patrolling POIs around Fortnite's map. However, while these guys don't pose much of a problem, the Baron's Alpha Heavy henchmen are a different story. If you're not prepared for them, they can eliminate you with just a few attacks.
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How to find Alpha Heavy henchmen in Fortnite
Alpha Heavy henchmen are more powerful versions of regular henchmen that spawn during Fortnite's bank vault heists and around Forecast Towers. One bank heist will spawn up to two Alpha Heavy henchmen, while Forecast Towers has at least one for you to defeat.
Alpha Heavy henchmen are much larger and taller than their regular counterparts. They also wear red and black armor to differentiate themselves and wield a powerful shotgun. Their weapon choice lets them focus on hard-hitting burst shots over the weaker but fast-paced hits from more common henchmen. Combine both, and you've got some challenging enemies to face, especially early in your match when you have limited weapons and resources to use.
How to eliminate Alpha Heavy henchmen in Fortnite
Fortnite's Alpha Heavy henchmen have noticeably higher health points than their regular variants, acting as mini-bosses that prevent you from completing your bank heists. They also have a shield pool to shred through before damaging them.
Aside from consistent shotgun blasts, Alpha Heavy henchmen have no special abilities to note. However, since the shotgun's damage can easily defeat you even with shields active, your best bet is to either tank the shots and inflict damage quickly enough to outpace the henchmen or hide behind pillars and attack whenever the enemy pauses. They may not wield a Mythic-tier shotgun, but it still packs a punch.
During Fortnite's Wanted: Baron quests, you'll have an objective to collect orders from Alpha Heavy henchmen. Progressing in this mission requires picking up a binder of paperwork from each henchman you defeat. Without this, you won't get any credit for the quest, even if you defeat these enemies from start to finish. You'll also get an uncommon-tier shotgun for each Alpha Heavy henchman you defeat, giving you another weapon option during your match.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:48 AM
It's been less than a week since Verdansk's return to Call of Duty: Warzone, but opinions about the map, update, and weapons it brought have already formed.
Most players are having a blast with the rollback of features tuned towards how the battle royale game played and felt back in 2020 when it first launched, but there are some who have a pretty heavy nitpick about one of the returning weapons added in Black Ops 6 season three.
The HDR sniper rifle came back to Warzone along with the CR-56 AMAX, Kilo 141, and Kali Sticks, but the long-distance gun is catching heat from some who feel that Verdansk has turned into such a scope glint festival that it looks like a rave at times.
Keep your eyes peeled whenever you're moving through open areas on Verdansk because you're likely to find a sniper scope shining in the sunlight and trained on your direction, seconds away from downing you in one hit. Some players are fed up with it, while others are telling them to "get good."
The new HDR is a one-shot down to most parts of the body, so if you get caught out in the open or peeking when you shouldn't, you're likely to get your armor ripped off and potentially need a revive. Some others think that this should only happen with headshots.
"The people defending the gun are who the gun is catered to," one Redditor said. "Shitcans, basically, who can't hit a headshot. It'll probably get a nerf soon, just for now we gotta deal because they have to let the players who left after Warzone 2.0's release get a kill, and have some success when they otherwise wouldn't."
The stopping power of sniper rifles in Warzone has been a point of debate for years, so that won't change any time soon, but just as many involved in the HDR discussion believe that it should stay the way it is for one simple reason: it's fun.
"Quiet, stop whining," another gamer said. "Let us have fun."
"Hitting someone with a sniper at very long range, which takes a ton of skill no matter where you hit them, deals a lot of damage?" one sarcastic player replied. "Oh no! Call the police! The fire department! Anyone! It's almost like you don't understand how a large map BR shooter works, and would rather play resurgence or MP."
There's no real winning on either side of this debate, really, but if the complaints about the weapon are loud enough, would Activision make changes to it when so many players seem to be having a great time with the update so far?
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:27 AM
During Fortnite's The Baron's Big Deal quest series in Chapter Six, Season Two, you need to locate Daigo's secret underground workshop to learn more about his plans with the Baron. This location is tricky to pinpoint, so you may need some help finding it.
The Mask Workshop isn't a Landmark or main POI, so it's not marked on the map. It's part of a larger location and is intentionally hidden underground, so it's not meant to be easy to find. If you're having trouble tracking this spot down, here's how to find the Mask Workshop in Fortnite.
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Mask Workshop location in Fortnite
Daigo's underground hidden workshop is located in the eastern and western part of Masked Meadows underneath the Mask Shop at this location. It's in the sewer system underneath this area, but it's not attached to the main sewer system that runs underneath the rest of this location.
In Chapter Six, Season One, you could access Daigo's Mask Workshop from anywhere in the sewer system, which means it could be accessed from pretty much anywhere around Masked Meadows. It's a lot trickier to find in Chapter Six, Season Two, since the spawn location for Scorpion and his First Blood Medallion blocked it off from the rest of the sewer.
There's only one entrance and exit for the Mask Workshop now, so you have to look at precisely the right spot to find it. If you're having trouble tracking this location down, here are the exact steps to follow to find it.
You can also just closely follow the purple smoke surrounding the Mask Shop to find the hidden underground area. There's lots of it, though, so it can be tough to track. The easiest way to find what you're looking for is by entering from the staircase beneath the shop.
How to investigate the Mask Workshop in Fortnite
To finish the "investigate the Mask Workshop" task that's part of the Wanted: Baron quest series, you need to find three clues around the Mask Shop and the hidden Mask Workshop. All three clues appear as sparkling spots around these two areas.
There are plenty of other tricky tasks you may run into as you navigate around the island. Next, you may need to know how to spend bars on an Outlaw Flusher, how to complete all Mortal Kombat Cryomancer's Resolve quests, and how to get and use Scorpion's Kombat Kit.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:25 AM
Matt Murdock is a lawyer by day and the masked vigilante Daredevil by night. The man without fear is a fan-favorite Marvel hero thanks to legendary comics, a funny Ben Affleck movie, and a stellar TV series.
Like any other character on Marvel's impossibly long list of heroes and villains, Daredevil could easily find himself within Marvel Rivals as a playable character in NetEase Games' hero shooter. But without any confirmation, it's difficult to know when or if he will arrive.
Here's everything we know about Daredevil coming to Marvel Rivals as a playable character.
Is Daredevil coming to Marvel Rivals?
According to data miner collective @X0X_LEAK on Twitter/X, mentions of Daredevil have been found within the game's files after an update during season one of the game in early April 2025. This could mean anything, but at the bare minimum, there are plans to develop the character.
This could also go nowhere, as mentions of data within update files that are mined from the game itself are often found and amount to nothing, or could take several months or years before anything comes to fruition as the game is actively worked on and developed behind the scenes.
Marvel Rivals is a heavily mineable game, with several more mentions of characters and locations found within the files. Characters such as Professor X, Jean Grey, Cyclops, Colossus, Rogue, Jia Jing, Deadpool, Captain Marvel, Nightcrawler, Beast, M.O.D.O.K., and many others have also been found within the files.
But keeping in mind that every other character released or confirmed thus far was previously mined, including the Fantastic Four, Emma Frost, and Ultron, the possibility of Daredevil eventually coming to the game is very real.
When is Daredevil coming to Marvel Rivals?
Daredevil is not yet confirmed and has not yet been revealed for Marvel Rivals, so it's possible that he may never come to the game. But given Marvel's extensive history of characters, plus a new hero planned to release every single month after July 2025, he could be well on the way to joining the roster before you know it.
What would Daredevil's Marvel Rivals abilities be like?
Daredevil would likely be a melee-focused character in Marvel Rivals, similar to Iron Fist, Wolverine, Magik, or Spider-Man. His powers include superhuman reflexes, agility, stamina, and radar-like echolocation to hear and "see" although he is blind. He is a master martial artist.
For his abilities, Daredevil could use his billy club batons to melee enemies up close along with regular punches and kicks, but he can also use the sticks to traverse terrain similar to Spider-Man's web swing, since the clubs can extend with a wire-like apparatus to attach to high points on the map, like Spidey's webs.
His echolocation makes for the most interesting part of his kit, as he could use it to hear enemies through walls or locate them further away than normal, thanks to his enhanced hearing. Perhaps his ultimate could be something like Widowmaker's in Overwatch, where he alerts his teammates to the location of enemies on the map, whether they are in the line of sight or not.
Daredevil could even have some especially fun team-up abilities, as he has worked together with a myriad of characters in the comic books, including several who already exist in the game, such as Punisher, Spider-Man, Captain America, and more. And the list goes on for several others who could come to the game eventually, like Elektra, White Tiger, Echo, and Jessica Jones.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:04 AM
Leveling up in Hunters isn't just about grinding EXP, it's also your ticket to becoming an unstoppable force. From boosting your Stats to unlocking powerful Reawakening buffs, every level counts. But if you want to level fast and smart, you'll need more than just brute force. This Hunters Leveling guide will show you the most efficient (and fun) ways to power up and make the most of every run.
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How to Grind Levels Fast in Hunters
In Hunters, you'll earn EXP as you play, which helps you level up. Every time you level up, you'll get Stat points to boost your Stats and become even stronger. The best way to farm EXP is by taking on the toughest Dungeon you can handle because that's where the real rewards are. You'll also get a small bit of EXP when you roll for new equipment and Skills, but it's nothing compared to what you'll earn from Dungeon runs.
Dungeons also give increasing amounts of EXP depending on what difficulty you are playing on. Higher dungeon difficulties are unlocked by leveling up, so it is a natural progression system. The Dungeon EXP multipliers are as follows:
Another amazing way to get EXP and level up is to Reawaken, which we will explore in detail below.
How to Reawaken in Hunters
Once you hit a certain level, you'll unlock the option to rank up, also known as Reawakening. When you Reawaken, your Level and Stats reset, but don't worry, as this is absolutely worth it! You'll get awesome buffs like boosted EXP gain, more Luck, and extra Stat points each time you level up. It's usually a good idea to rank up as soon as you're able, since any extra levels past the threshold don't really help much.
This is the best way to effectively level up, as you get progressively more EXP each time you Reawaken. So, if you are looking to unlock the highest level Dungeons and get the best Equipment, Reawakening is the way to go.
Hunters Leveling Tips & Tricks
So, we learned how to Level Up efficiently, now let's take a look at some tips and tricks that will make your leveling even easier and effective:
And that is all for our Hunters Leveling guide. Check out our Hunters Codes list for freebies that can help you grind EXP even faster.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 11:01 AM
Fortnite's Mortal Kombat collaboration is back with another set of quests. Balance of Power mainly focuses on using Scorpion and Sub-Zero's Kombat Kits to eliminate and outlast your opponents. You'll also explore various unnamed regions, including Shogun X's arena. Here's a complete walkthrough of Fortnite's Balance of Power quests.
Fortnite Balance of Power quest walkthrough
Fortnite has six Balance of Power quests to complete as part of its Mortal Kombat collaboration event. Here's a complete list of every task and how to complete them:
Each task rewards you with 30,000 XP upon completion, giving you 180,000 if you finish all six. Almost every objective requires acquiring either Scorpion's or Sub-Zero's Kombat Kits, with Balance of Power's Brutality task needing both. While you can find them as chest and floor drops, your best bet is to visit any location where Scorpion can spawn and pick up his Kombat Kit from the ground.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 8, 2025 10:57 AM
The story of Naruto is filled with ups and downs spurred on by the many influential characters within its long narrative. However, a few stand beyond just influence, totally shaping the story with their voice and actions.
In this post, I rank the best ninjas in Naruto, from worst to best.
Top ninjas in Naruto ranked worst to best
This list isn't just about raw strength or flashy jutsu. Instead, we're ranking these shinobi based on their accomplishments, legacy, and overall influence on the world and the story of Naruto. Their actions shaped the course of nations, battles, and characters alike.
Konohamaru Sarutobi
Konohamaru may not have the legacy of others on this list, but he's still left a lasting mark. Beyond being the Third Hokage's grandson, his most impactful moment came during the Pain Invasion, where he became one of the first characters to defeat a Path of Pain using a perfectly executed Rasengan no less. It was a massively pivotal moment that reflected both his growth and Naruto's influence on him. His journey continues in Boruto, but his most impactful mark was made quite early in his story.
Gaara
Once a vessel of pure rage and selective isolation, Gaara transformed into one of the most beloved and respected leaders in the shinobi world. His shift from bloodthirsty Jinchuriki (holder of a Tailed Beast) to wise Kazekage defined one of Naruto's most powerful redemption arcs. As a key strategist in the Fourth Great Ninja War and a steadfast ally to Naruto, Gaara became a symbol of unity across villages, something once previously thought impossible.
Orochimaru
Orochimaru's twisted ambitions cast a long, dark shadow across the whole Naruto series. As one of the Legendary Sannin and the founder of the Hidden Sound, his promise of power began Sasuke's descent into darkness — a core narrative thread. Even when not directly present, his influence rippled across arcs: from body experimentation to curse marks, and even during the war spawned by Kabuto. Nearly every character was touched by Orochimaru's legacy, for better or worse, making him one of the most impactful ninjas in the series.
Pain (Nagato)
Many tried to destroy the Hidden Leaf Village throughout Naruto, but only Pain actually succeeded, utterly obliterating most of Konoha during his invasion with an Almighty Push. That alone places him high on this list. But Pain's namesake wasn't just inflicting pain and suffering. His philosophy of peace through pain forced Naruto — and the entire world — to face their flaws, their mistakes, and their resulting outcomes.
Ultimately, he resurrected those he killed in Konoha, inspired by Naruto's ideals, yet his role as the harbinger of the Akatsuki's most terrifyingly successful attack earns him undeniable legend status in the narrative.
Itachi Uchiha
Every decision Itachi made rippled through the story. Whether seen as a villain, martyr, or hero, his actions shaped the narrative's deepest conflicts. From slaughtering his clan to becoming Sasuke's ultimate motivation, Itachi's sacrifice kept Konoha intact but also bred immense pain. Even after death, he played a decisive role by breaking Kabuto's Edo Tensei during the war, weakening the enemy dramatically. His choices were controversial, but his impact is absolutely central to Naruto's legacy.
Sasuke Uchiha
Sasuke was more than Naruto's rival — he was a driving force behind entire arcs. His abandonment of Konoha led to some of the series' most emotional battles. His pursuit of power through Orochimaru, his vengeance on Itachi, and even his late-stage declaration to become Hokage himself all fundamentally shaped the world around him. Sasuke's evolution, from rogue shinobi to hidden protector, reflects Naruto's core themes of pain, growth, and redemption. The world changed because he changed.
Kakashi Hatake
The infamous Copy Ninja is often underestimated, but he's the quiet backbone of Naruto's entire generation. As the leader of Team 7, he mentored Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura through their most formative and endearing years. His calm wisdom guided Naruto's development and Sasuke's eventual return. Later, he fought alongside them against Kaguya Ōtsutsuki, helping seal the greatest enemy the ninja world had ever faced. And, as Sixth Hokage, Kakashi shepherded the world into peace, forever shaping the future. Behind the heroes stood a man who made them possible.
Naruto Uzumaki
From pariah to Hokage, Naruto's rise is the story of the series itself. He unified the Five Great Nations, ended generations of hatred, and converted enemies with sheer belief in connection and empathy. He stopped Pain's rampage, defeated Obito Uchiha, and helped seal Kaguya Ōtsutsuki. More importantly, though, he reshaped the entire shinobi world, proving that even the most broken could be redeemed. His impact is unparalleled, and that's why he stands, undeniably, at the top as the number one most unpredictable ninja in all of Naruto.
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