GamersHeroes Thursday, May 1, 2025 2:59 PM Developer Madame Cyclone, together with Megabit, have released a new demo for their surrealist fever dream OMUT via Steam. The post Surrealist Fever Dream OMUT Steam Demo Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, May 1, 2025 2:43 PM Get ready to team up with PUCK and explore the mysteries of the labyrinth - pre-orders of Bandai Namco's Shadow Labyrinth are now live. The post Shadow Labyrinth Pre-Orders Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, May 1, 2025 2:13 PM "It's gonna be meh" - the Month of Meh has made its way to Sunblink and Sanrio's Hello Kitty Island Adventure, bringing eggs and the lazy egg Gudetama. The post Hello Kitty Island Adventure "Month of Meh" Starting Today appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, May 1, 2025 1:45 PM It's time to arrest Satan: DeadToast Entertainment (My Friend Pedro) and Devolver Digital's Shotgun Cop Man is now available. The post Run-and-Gun Platformer Shotgun Cop Man Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, May 1, 2025 1:18 PM An Action RPG set in a dark fantasy world inspired by ancient India, Tara Gaming Limited has announced their new epic adventure The Age of Bhaarat. The post AAA Action RPG Epic The Age of Bhaarat Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:34 PM Bringing over a decade of experience, professional tattoo artist Kristopher Hipsher will be a Special Guest at this summer's Fire & Ice RGX 2025 event. The post Tattoo Artist Kristopher Hipsher Special Guest at Fire & Ice RGX 2025 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:00 PM Jot this one down (couldn't resist!) - Badgerhammer Games, together with Playtonic Friends, have announced that The Plucky Squire's Jot is joining Dunk Dunk's roster. The post The Plucky Squire's Jot Joining Dunk Dunk's Roster appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:09 PM  The video game website Polygon has been sold to click-farm powerhouse Valnet and much of its masthead has been laid off, Kotaku has learned. The sale was subsequently announced in a press release. Multiple staff members have posted online about losing their jobs or about colleagues now being out of work. |
Kotaku Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:25 PM  Last week, Xbox and Bethesda shadow-dropped a fancy remaster of 2006 open-world RPG The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion and it promptly took over the world. However, it also made some people worried that a long-in-development fan mod which also aims to recreate the aging RPG would face legal issues or be overshadowed when… |
Kotaku Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:04 PM  If you ever needed proof that all things feed into one another, look no further than somebody making Marvel Rivals kits in Overwatch 2. NetEase's hero shooter has long been compared to Blizzard's, with several of its heroes being almost exact copies of characters Overwatch popularized. But despite the comparisons and… |
Kotaku Thursday, May 1, 2025 3:30 PM  Giant Bomb's future is uncertain following a showdown with parent company Fandom, which also owns GameSpot, over editorial interference. Creative director Dan Ryckert announced on a recent livestream that he would no longer be appearing on the Giant Bombcast and co-host Jeff Grubb confirmed on social media on Thursday… |
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Kotaku Thursday, May 1, 2025 2:50 PM  Epic Games v. Apple judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ruled that, effective immediately, Apple can no longer take a cut from purchases made outside apps and has blocked the tech giant from restricting how developers can point people to third-party payment options. The judge was also not happy that Apple has seemingly… |
Kotaku Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:55 PM  Overwatch 2's new season is one of its most robust. On top of adding the new Stadium mode and the game's 43rd hero, the crossbow-wielding Freja, Blizzard also implemented hero bans for competitive play. Players who are queuing up for ranked matches can now vote to ban four heroes, with only two of them being allowed… |
Kotaku Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:45 PM  If you ask random folks what their favorite class is in Oblivion—classic or Remastered—they'll all proclaim something different as the absolute best. We all have favorite playstyles, after all. But if you're brand new, as in you never played the original, surely there's a single class that encompasses the best of what … |
Kotaku Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:10 PM  How exhausted are you by stagger? It's unironically the worst status affliction in video gaming history. Thankfully, it's not much of an issue in Assassin's Creed Shadows—at least for the player. The action-adventure from Ubisoft does have a similar status effect—Daze—but you'll most often be the one inflicting it… |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 1, 2025 6:22 PM  It's safe to say that Overwatch 2 Stadium may just have saved Blizzard's troubled FPS. Still clocking in as one of Steam's worst-rated games, recent reviews have risen to mixed: 45% of players who have rated Overwatch 2 in the last 30 days say they like it, compared to the game's damning 23% positive score overall. Most of those reviews cite Stadium as the shooter's saving grace, with many claiming that the Overwatch sequel has finally earned its '2.' But, as announced on Thursday May 1, Stadium's about to go from strength to strength, with Season 17 and 18 adding some fan-favorite heroes to the roster, as well as new maps, the Payload Race game mode, and, of course, crossplay. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 1, 2025 3:37 PM  May 1, 2025: There's a new Survive the Killer code in for the first part of the Easter event. What are the Survive the Killer codes? Putting players into the roles of killer and survivors, this horror movie-inspired Roblox game promises to immerse you into a classic hunter vs hunter experience, but it's all the better when there are codes to grant extra bonuses too. If you want to best chance of winning the night, following this guide is a must. When playing Roblox games that pit you against monsters or creatures in the dark, getting extra help from guides like those for the latest Dandy's World codes or Five Nights TD codes is a must. Survive the Killer is no different, so here are the latest bonuses you can get right now. Continue reading Survive the Killer codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 1, 2025 3:38 PM  May 1, 2025: We've added a new Heroes Battlegrounds code for the Jet Engine update. What are the new Heroes Battlegrounds codes? Anime fighting games remain some of the biggest Roblox hits right now, and Heroes Battlegrounds is no different. The My Hero Academia-based brawler is available on PC, console, and mobile, meaning you can play just about anywhere. Just like when redeeming Anime Royale codes or Anime Vanguards codes, you can use rewards to enhance the experience and better express your love for your favorite series or manga in Roblox form. The game even has a quick and easy redemption process so you can enjoy your rewards in a matter of seconds. Continue reading Heroes Battlegrounds codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 1, 2025 3:36 PM  May 1, 2025: We're back on the trail of new Greenville codes. What are the new Greenville codes? While cruising around the idyllic town generating ideas for your next midwestern emo band, you'll probably find yourself eyeing up some of the fancier vehicles the Roblox game offers. Fresh wheels aren't cheap, and you'll need a few extra boosts to get you to the showroom quicker. Whether you're kicking it old school with the 1995 Volzhsky Rocket, or are looking for something with a little more sauce like the 2025 BKM Y60 W, Greenville codes will give you a helping hand in acquiring your dream car in the driving and life simulation game. Read on for the latest freebies available in the Roblox experience. Continue reading Greenville codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:02 PM  May 1, 2025: We've searched high and low for new Anime Adventures codes to kickstart the new month. What are the new Anime Adventures codes? To stop the evil forces from storming your base you'll want to summon the most powerful characters from some of the most popular anime ever, such as One Piece, My Hero Academia, and Dragon Ball. But, of course, some are more powerful than others, so if you want to get the most out of the game's gacha system, you'll want tons of codes. Anime Adventures is a tower defense anime game built inside Roblox, and you can earn gems to summon units by grinding through levels and completing daily missions. AA codes can help you get even more gems, which you can spend on getting the best units in the game. While you're here, you should know that we also keep lists of Blox Fruits codes, King Legacy codes, and All Star Tower Defense codes to get you more freebies. Continue reading Anime Adventures codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 1, 2025 3:00 PM  Ara History Untold was released at precisely the wrong moment. It was September 2024, just three months after the first trailer for Civilization 7. If it had arrived a year or so earlier, 4X fans who'd worn out Civ 6 might have been tempted to try something new. But with Firaxis' sequel confirmed, a lot of people likely decided they'd just wait. Civilization 7 hasn't quite met expectations, however, and although Stellaris, Endless Legend, and Songs of Silence put variations on the theme, it seems like we're still waiting for a credible historical strategy game to rival the Sid Meier empire. Ara may have struggled at launch, but with a new studio in charge of post-release material, the upcoming DLC and dozens of free updates could catalyze a comeback. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best 4X games, Best turn-based strategy games, Ara History Untold review |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 1, 2025 2:49 PM  Bethesda games and modding - the two go hand in hand. We've seen some pretty astounding mod projects arise over the years, from Skyblivion to Fallout London. Right up there is Tamriel Rebuilt, which has been expanding the world of The Elder Scrolls 3 Morrowind with new regions based on the game's lore. It's already a colossal mod, and it's just launched its biggest expansion yet. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elder Scrolls 6 release date, Best Skyrim mods, Best games like Skyrim |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 1, 2025 1:07 PM  The highlight of Apex Legends Season 25 is undoubtedly its suave, superstar archer Sparrow - its first new legend in over a year. However, Season 25 also contains something we've been waiting even longer for. Returning as a limited-time mode, Apex Legends Arenas is coming back after a two-year absence. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 1, 2025 1:02 PM  With new seasons for Diablo 4, Path of Exile 2, Last Epoch, and Torchlight Infinite all launching in recent weeks, now is a busy time to release a major overhaul for your indie ARPG. But perhaps that worked in the favor of No Rest for the Wicked, the brutal soulslike twist on the format from Ori creator Moon Studios. Marked as the game's biggest update ever, The Breach has now arrived in NRFTW, and it's brought the Steam player count to its highest since its initial early access launch. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Games like Diablo, Best soulslike games |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:25 PM  How many Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090's can you power off a single power supply? Well, if you own this brand-new Silverstone PSU, the answer is three. Wildly impractical as it might be for most gamers, the new Silverstone Hela 2500Rz has four 12V-2x6 power connectors for RTX 40 and 50-series GPUs, letting you power three RTX 5090s or four RTX 4090s from a single 2,500W power supply. Most gaming rigs with even the best power supplies are pushed hard by one top-spec Nvidia graphics card, let alone three or four. While a 2,500W PSU isn't a requirement for building the best gaming PC, if you're planning a more specialist PC build where gaming isn't necessarily the focus, a Silverstone power supply like this one could do the job. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:27 PM  What are the best free PC games? Whether you're broke or just frugal, free is a price point that appeals to everybody's purse. No matter your genre of choice, it turns out that zero can buy you quite a lot in the F2P game world, and even beloved classics are available at the steepest possible discount. We've collated the top free games on PC that are guaranteed to deliver a near-endless stream of complementary entertainment. All you need to spend is your time. From cultural landmarks like Fortnite to all-time greats like Team Fortress 2, some entries on this list can easily make our list of the best PC games of all time. In no particular order, here are the best free games on PC. Continue reading The best free PC games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:22 PM  How do you join the Mages Guild in Oblivion Remastered? If you're magically inclined, joining the Mages Guild is one of the best moves you can make in Bethesda's remastered opus. Even if you're not particularly bothered when it comes to using spells, you won't want to miss out on some of the perks the guild provides. Compared to, say, joining the Dark Brotherhood, getting into the Mages Guild in Oblivion Remastered is a breeze. Below, we'll take you through the necessary steps and offer up our sage advice on what you should get up to once you've signed on in the open-world RPG. Now, let's get to it. Continue reading How to join the Mages Guild in Oblivion Remastered MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Oblivion Remastered quest list, Oblivion Remastered mods, How long is Oblivion Remastered? |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:01 PM  When is the 33 Immortals release date? It's a classic story; you're banished to the afterlife - you don't want to be in the afterlife - so you recruit a huge band of fellow dead to assault God's abode. Simple, classic, we all know how this goes, right? The co-op roguelike, 33 Immortals, is an interesting mix of MMO and top-down action akin to Hades. You can raid with up to - you guessed it - 33 people, all working in tandem to get a second chance. Below you'll find when the 33 Immortals release date for early access was, the story we know so far, and any trailers that the developer has blessed us with. We've also gotten hands-on with the game, so check out our 33 Immortals early access review for our comprehensive thoughts. Continue reading 33 Immortals release date, trailers, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best co-op games, Best MMORPGs |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:09 PM  What is the best gaming monitor? Thanks to wider screens, higher resolutions, improved refresh rates, and new technologies, there's never been a better time to upgrade your display and enjoy more clarity, smoothness, and immersion than ever before. We've tested dozens of displays to find the best choices for a wide range of uses and budgets, and you can find our recommendations below. The best gaming monitor overall is the LG Ultragear 32GS95UE. This 4K 32-inch panel can do everything, hitting 240Hz at 4K and 480Hz at 1080p while producing dazzling OLED image quality - it's a stunner. Our budget choice is the AOC 24G2SP, which is ideal for 1080p esports gaming for under $150. For 1440p gaming, our pick is the MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED that offers OLED speed gaming for a decent price. See the full list below for more recommendations and check out the How to choose and FAQ sections of this guide to learn more about what to look for in a gaming monitor. Continue reading Best gaming monitor 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:56 PM  I don't like sand. It's coarse and rough and irritating and it gets everywhere. So I can only imagine how absolutely, overwhelmingly irritating it could be on a planet like Arrakis, where a sandstorm could quite easily kill you. Or, I suppose I don't have to imagine, as that's something you can actually experience in Dune: Awakening. This is a video we're talking about here though, meaning there are fixes for problems like these. Namely, base building, which Funcom showed off in a new video of the multiplayer game yesterday. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:37 PM  A frustrating thing I frequently find myself thinking about games is that they very rarely try to be more than what they are, at least when it comes to AAA ones (or any kind of game that has enough money for a full blown ad campaign). They're just so often… games. No interest or desire to expand the medium. Luckily, there are people doing the work to rethink what games are, and today we now have Despelote, a "semi-autobiographical", almost documentary-like game about playing football in Ecuador in 2001. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 1, 2025 1:58 PM  You know, at this point I'm not sure if games, or even just aspects of games, that rely on licensing other works, is really all that good of an idea. It's probably part of why there are some Fortnite skins you never see in the shop anymore, it's absolutely why the Friday the 13th game shut down, and I have a hunch that that's what has happened to Evil Dead: The Game. Recently, the multiplayer game disappeared from both the PlayStation Store and Epic Games Store, leading to a bit of confusion as to its status. Now, the game is no longer purchasable on Steam, and developer Saber Interactive have put out a comment addressing the situation. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 1, 2025 1:10 PM  I really quite like how simple a title Ratopia has. It's a 2D strategic survival city builder, where you have to build a nice place for rats to live. Ratopia! It gets straight to the heart of it, and it just received its 1.0 release today after an early access period of 18 months. The game has had a lengthy development time too, starting way back in 2020, and in a Steam post discussing the 1.0 release, developers Cassel Games left a nice and lengthy list covering everything that's been added across its early access release. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:06 PM  Infinity Nikki has fallen from grace a touch, it seems. The dress-up RPG arrived on Steam last week, almost five months since it launched on the Epic Games Store, but it did so with quite a few caveats. For starters, the game's latest update 1.5 arrived around the same time, leading to a plethora of issues with the game, quite notably frequent crashes. Then there's also been a large number of Chinese players expressing their frustration with some of the changes on the game's Steam forusm, namely the increase in cost of banners. This has led to the game hitting a Mixed rating on Steam, so the game's dev has come out with a big ole apology literally asking for "one more chance." |
Siliconera Thursday, May 1, 2025 6:00 PM
Sunblink announced that the Hello Kitty Island Adventure Month of Meh, an event introduced in 2024 to celebrate Gudetama, is back for 2025. This will cover the full month and run until May 31, 2025, just like last year. The Friends, Furniture, and Frozen Peaks PC and Switch update is also on the way, with it on the former now and the console on May 22, 2025.
Like in the Gudetama event's debut in Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Nisetama-san appears as a featured NPC for Month of Meh. Your goal as part of this campaign is to photograph him every day for the Nisetama Snap quest, just like we regularly photograph the lazy egg. You'll also need to collect eggs for the Egg Shrine for rewards. There's also new furniture and outfit items to collect.
Here's the new trailer showing it off:
There are some screenshots of the additions this year too:
As for Friends, Furniture, and Frozen Peaks, here's the list of everything it adds to the PC and Switch versions of Hello Kitty Island Adventure.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is on the Switch, PC, and Apple devices via Apple Arcade now, and the Gudetama Month of Meh event runs May 1-31, 2025. It will eventually come to the PS4 and PS5.
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Siliconera Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:00 PM
Square Enix announced it will once again celebrate the anniversary of the FFXI with a series of 23rd Vana'versary events starting on May 13, 2025. These campaigns will last throughout the month. For the 2025 installment, 20 will be available.
Here's the full list of all the May 2025 FFXI Vana'versary anniversary events players can participate in throughout the month. Some are returning, which means you might not get to claim certain rewards.
We're still waiting on the May 2025 Version Update announcement for FFXI. Ahead of these 20 campaigns, the Feast of Swords is still active until May 10, 2025.
Final Fantasy XI is available for PCs, and the FFXI Vana'versary events for the 23rd anniversary run May 11-31, 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:00 PM
Bandai Namco announced its gachapon capsule machines in Japan will feature PlayStation controller keychains based on the PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, and PS5 models. They will appear in Japan in May 2025. It will cost 500円 (~$3.44) per try. Each one will also play a console startup sound from the generation it represents.
How it works is that each keychain's center controller button can be pressed to play a sound. Exact sizes weren't mentioned. However, a ball bead chain is attached to the center of each replica. Only the five options are shown. They each also only are based on the default designs for the controllers, which means only a grey PS1, black PS2, PS3, and PS4, and a white PS5 one appear.
Here are how all five of them look:
While these PlayStation controller gachapon keychains are only available in Bandai Namco's gacha machines in Japan right now, we could see them in the US capsule machines in the future too. The March 2025 update for the US and Canadian locations noted that the PlayStation Personal Marker Charm collection would appear. At the end of April 2025, I can attest to seeing the items, which involved PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, and PS5 controllers, the PSP, the Vita, the PlayStation Portal, and Astro Bot, in machines.
This is one of many lines that appeared in 2025. For example, Grapht announced a PlayStation anniversary collection.
The PlayStation PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, and PS5 controller keychains that play startup sounds will appear in Bandai Namco gachapon machines in Japan starting in May 2025. It's unknown when we might see them in capsule machines worldwide.
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Siliconera Thursday, May 1, 2025 3:00 PM
While we don't know the release date for the Hollow Knight follow-up Hollow Knight: Silksong yet, we do know it will be playable starting in September 2025. Team Cherry's upcoming title will be a part of the ACMI Game Worlds museum exhibit that starts on September 18, 2025, then ends on February 8, 2026. Tickets to attend will go on sale in July 2025, but the waitlist is available now. [Thanks, IGN!]
It is currently unknown how extensive the Hollow Knight: Silksong demo will be at the ACMI exhibit. IGN's reveal and the ACMI statement didn't note if this will be a demo Team Cherry specifically constructed for the museum that will offer a slice of gameplay, or if this could be the full game on display.
The last update on the game came during the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct at the beginning of April 2025. Nintendo confirmed it would appear on both the Switch and Switch 2 in 2025 during the presentation. At the time, only a brief clip of gameplay appeared.
Here's the trailer for the Game Worlds exhibition. While it confirms Neopets, The Sims, and World of Warcraft will be present, Hollow Knight: Silksong didn't appear in it.
ACMI often celebrates games and gaming. For example, one of its major events at the end of 2024 was an Women & Non-Binary Gamer Club End of Year Meetup. That offered attendees an opportunity to play Drawful 2 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. There's also a free Big Ant Studios Games Lab that is available every day. In June 2025, Assassin's Creed Rogue and As Dusk Falls game composer Forest Swords will appear for a "Crafting the Score" presentation.
Hollow Knight: Silksong will come to the Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC in 2025, and it will be featured at the ACMI in Melbourne, Australia, between September 18, 2025 and February 8, 2026.
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Siliconera Thursday, May 1, 2025 2:00 PM
We now know the release date for Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim, the supernatural simulation that involves not only surviving life with a giant while managing the lives of your fellow people who are quite small compared to her. It will debut on PCs on May 29, 2025, following it being delayed out of 2024. It will appear on sites like Steam and DLsite, however DLsite is the only retailer that offers an ASMR bonus.
There's a new trailer to go along with the Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim release date that also shows how the simulation plays out. Things begin with our avatar Rin walking outside in the rain at night. When they look down at a puddle, we suddenly see Saeko looming overhead. Following that, we find ourselves on the giantess' desk. After she introduces herself, we basically find out she owns us (and many other people) now. We're the new supervisor for all the folks like us who live in her desk drawer. This means we manage their health and appeal, which keeps them alive. While Saeko is fearsome, our management skills and decisions in conversations will determine our relationship with her and whether or not we'll meet with a bad end.
Here's the latest Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim release date trailer:
An array of new screenshots also appeared, which you can see below:
Saeko: Giantess Dating Sim will come to PCs on May 29, 2025. It will be playable in English, Japanese, and both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
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Siliconera Thursday, May 1, 2025 1:00 PM
On April 30, 2025, Gawr Gura took part in a number of streams ahead of her graduation from Cover, and among them was a Graduation 3D Mini Live concert and Hololive Myth relay series of streams with Calliope Mori, Kiara Takanashi, and Ninomae Ina'nis. The series of four streams led up to the just-under-30-minute performance. Once it was finished, she shared her last message as Gura on social media, which was "Keep swimming! Always!"
Gura's last stream ended up being the Graduation 3D Mini Live. It lasted for about 26 minutes. She started with a cover of Tatsuro Yamashita's "Ride on Time." That was followed by her first original song, "Reflect." Then, there was something of a medley of other notable performances from her like "Tokyo Wabi-Sabi Lullaby," from the HoloHoneyGaoka High School Originals album, the "Shinkiro" duet she did with Houshou Marine only solo, her singing part of the "Myth or Treat" Hololive Myth song, and some of the hololive 4th fes group performance "Our Bright Parade." She sang her last original song "Ash Again" after that. She closed things out with her final statement to fans, then showed herself in her "room" scene rearranging all five of her Hololive English Myth chibis.
As for the Hololive Myth relay series of streams with Calliope Mori, Kiara Takanashi, Ninomae Ina'nis, and Gawr Gura in honor of her graduation, things began with the quartet going through Minecraft on Calliope's channel. Then, they went to Kiara's channel to play Jackbox games like Quiplash and Trivia Murder Party. An Ina stream of Gang Beasts came up after that. That closed out with the four playing Uno on Gura's channel.
The last ten minutes of the Uno stream featured the four remaining Vtubers in Hololive English Myth talking about the graduation, talking about their time with Gawr Gura, thanking fans and each other, and all sharing one last time. You can see that below:
Gawr Gura is now no longer with Hololive English, though Cover confirmed it will sell her Dino Gura Vtuber and Ebi-chan shrimp plush one last time in the near future.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 1, 2025 6:03 PM
It's official, Stadium mode in Overwatch 2 has been a big hit with players, and Blizzard Entertainment has numbers to back it up.
After launching just over a week ago on April 22, Stadium has become the most-played mode in all of OW2, surpassing both Quick Play and Competitive Play, with 2.3 million matches played across 7.8 million hours during its launch week, which is more than double the stats of OW Classic's launch, and Blizzard says this is a big deal.
"While we often see a big spike in play time shortly after a sparkly new event launches, play time in Stadium has been a bit stickier," game director Aaron Keller said. "In its first week, roughly 50 percent of all play hours in Overwatch 2 were devoted to Stadium!"
In total, 900 Billion Stadium Cash has been earned by players so far, with 206 million Items chosen between rounds. Meanwhile, Lucio takes the crown as the winningest hero so far while also being the least-picked hero, so figure that one out.
And this is just the beginning, says Blizzard, as the company has now confirmed additional content drops coming to Stadium over the course of 2025, including at least six new heroes and four new maps this summer, plus crossplay support, custom games, and the ability to save and share builds.
Here are all the details revealed by Blizzard thus far about what's coming to Stadium in OW2 in the near future.
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Overwatch 2 Stadium roadmap
Season 17 (June)
Season 18 (August)
Season 19 (October) and beyond
In a Director's Take blog to accompany the roadmap, the developers made sure to let players know that while Stadium is awesome, it's not going to take away from the other modes in the game.
"I'd like to reiterate the team's commitment to the Core modes of Overwatch," OW2 director Aaron Keller said. "We're still pouring as much time, energy and passion into these as we always have. Stadium isn't competing for those resources: it's giving us more opportunities to deliver Overwatch in a new, exciting way. We can't wait for you to see what's coming there, especially Season 18. It's going to be a banger!"
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Destructoid Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:40 PM
If you loved Call of Duty's entertaining High Trip mode, prepare for 2025's take with High Art. While it shifts away from High Trip's parkour action, it still captures that same relaxed energy. We're here to show you its rewards and how to claim them in BO6 and Warzone.
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How to play High Art event in BO6 and Warzone
Although we initially thought the Call of Duty 4/20 event would be released at the end of April, it has been pushed back to May. Given the celebration's laid-back vibe, the delay feels pretty on-brand. The High Art event will start things off on May 1 with a wonderfully colorful extravaganza and a familiar face at the helm.
The goal here is simple: rack up loads of XP to climb higher in High Art's tiers—any mode works, whether you're diving into Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, Zombies, or Warzone. As with most recent Event Pass systems, this celebration is split into two tracks: Free and Premium. The Premium Track is basically a dream come true for Seth Rogen fans, while the Free Track stays true to the 4/20 theme.
You might want to break out those Double XP Tokens to blast through the event's tiers at lightning speed. If we're lucky, we could even get a whole weekend of leveling boosts. Some modes, like Kill Confirmed, Domination, and Hardpoint, are known for dishing out more XP than others. But if you're craving something fresh, check out Season 3 Reloaded's limited-time modes, from BO6's Joint Operations to Warzone's Massive Resurgence.
All High Art Event Pass rewards
Let's dive into all the rewards you can unlock in BO6 and Warzone during the High Art event:
Free Track
Premium Track
Even if the Premium Track is the main attraction with its exclusive Seth Rogen Operator, don't overlook the Free Track. It still offers a ton of great content. I've got my eye on the Mini Rocket Conversion, which attaches an explosive rocket to the Goblin Mk2 Assault Rifle. The build removes the barrel, muzzle, and magazine to make room for its unique attachments. The result is increased splash damage, although it comes with a nerf to bullet velocity and fire rate.
I'm also curious how the upcoming SMG, the Ladra, will change the meta. If it performs well, my trusty PP-919 loadout might finally be put to rest. But, out of all the event's content, the Mastery reward is the real prize here. Operator skins usually come with a price tag, but this time you can earn one without spending a single COD Point.
When does the High Art event end in BO6 and Warzone?
You'll have to earn all of High Art's rewards before the event's conclusion on May 15. That gives you more than two weeks to farm tons of XP, getting you closer to the Mastery rewards. The Blaze of Glory event will also end on this date, but this celebration will only be available for one week. Since there's a lot going on in the Call of Duty world in May, you can check our 2025 schedule to keep track of them all.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:30 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 High Art event is active in Black Ops 6 and Warzone, featuring both Free and Premium reward tracks similar to the Squid Games and TMNT events. Seth Rogen steps in as the frontman, leading the return of Call of Duty's 4/20 extravaganza. You can unlock exclusive weapon charms, stickers, and even a free Operator for those who want to jump in without spending too many COD Points.
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 High Art wraps up, you can dive into the Blaze of Glory event. In this mode, Operators will collect Blaze Bucks, which drop from downed enemies or appear in supply caches on maps like Warzone's Verdansk. It will also be a great opportunity to take advantage of the upcoming Vendetta Perk, which rewards players for exacting revenge on opponents.
Although it hasn't been officially confirmed yet, the Got Your Six event is expected to launch on May 1, coinciding with Call of Duty's annual recognition of Military Appreciation Month. The Call of Duty Blog hints at content dropping on that day in honor of the Endowment initiative, so the event may follow suit. That said, the release could shift depending on how the season unfolds.
The Endowment event has become a recurring tradition in Call of Duty, including Modern Warfare 3's U Assist Veterans campaign. If Got Your Six follows the same format, players can look forward to a variety of rewards such as XP tokens, exclusive cosmetics, and a weapon Mastery reward for completing event challenges.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:28 PM
Yixuan is an upcoming playable character in Zenless Zone Zero. She's expected to be released in version 2.0 with a new Specialty and Attribute, and her entire kit from the beta has been leaked.
You can find more details about Yixuan's leaked abilities in this article.
Yixuan kit in ZZZ leaked
Here's all of Yixuan's abilities in ZZZ, as per leaks shared by New Eridu News Stand:
Basic Attack
Special Attack
Yixuan's Special Attacks have the following effects:
Core Skill
Yixuan's Core Passive has the following effects:
The Yunkui Summit member has the following Additional Abilities in Zenless Zone Zero:
Chain Attack
Lastly, Yixuan has the following Chain Attacks:
Overall, Yixuan seems to have pretty interesting abilities. More about it will be revealed during the next livestream. In any case, Yixuan's kit details are subject to change since they are based on the beta leaks.
Based on the past drip marketing trend, Yixuan is expected to be released in the first half of Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 so you won't have to wait long for her banner.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:25 PM
Call of Duty's High Trip Resurgence mode makes a vibrant return to Warzone, now set in the beloved Verdansk instead of Rebirth Island. With surreal smoke-filled skies and unique psychedelic abilities, the experience is more vivid than ever. Here's how to play and make the most of each ability.
Warzone High Trip Resurgence guide
Like traditional Resurgence, the goal in High Trip Resurgence is to be the last squad standing in a match with 120 players. While Resurgence mode is typically played on small to mid-sized maps, High Trip takes place on a much larger landscape to support the higher player count. Each player drops in as part of a four-person squad using a randomized, pre-determined loadout. Sometimes, you might get lucky and start with your preferred weapon, but other times, you'll end up with something you're unfamiliar with.
To compensate for the randomness of your loadouts, High Trip Resurgence features a unique system that allows you to collect Shades to gain powerful perks. These are often found in caches and can significantly boost your performance. Although eliminating opponents remains the primary objective, it's a wise move to loot early and accumulate Shades. Unfortunately, this also means enemy Operators can do the same, so those same advantages might end up being used against you.
On the bright side, you don't have to worry too much about getting eliminated in Resurgence-based modes since you can respawn if a teammate survives for a short time.
All Shade abilities in High Trip Resurgence
Here's a look at all the abilities you can earn in Warzone's High Trip Resurgence:
Most Shade abilities are pretty straightforward, boosting your movement, damage, and overall combat effectiveness. I noticed that Trail Blazing seems to make your jumps higher, allowing you to reach rooftops in a single leap. Of all the perks, Hyperware is probably the best, as it marks enemies in bright red even from a distance. It's possible to collect and activate all five boosts at once, giving you a substantial advantage. Occasionally, you don't even need to collect them when the Full Power perk is granted to all players, instantly boosting everyone's performance.
The abilities will particularly come in handy when Resurgence mode is temporarily deactivated. This slot is the one time when eliminations function similarly to Battle Royale, where your squad will lose if all members are downed. See how far you can last in High Trip Resurgence, which can help you earn a ton of XP for Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 3 Reloaded's High Art event. And if you're really vibing with the psychedelic energy of High Trip Resurgence, you can dive in as either the Seth Rogen or Jay and Silent Bob Operators to fully embrace the trippy experience.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 1, 2025 5:12 PM
Legend of Drunken Hero in Wuthering Waves is a 4-star craftable Gauntlet. It is a pretty good stat stick that can be obtained for free, but it does require a lot of grinding.
This guide will cover the Legend of Drunken Hero's stats, effects, materials needed to level it up, and how to obtain it in WuWa.
Legend of Drunken Hero stats and effects in Wuthering Waves
Here are the Legend of Drunken Hero's stats and effects at level 90, Syntonization Rank 5:
Legend of Drunken Hero is a cool 4-star stat stick weapon since it gives a good amount of ATK boost from both its second stat and sub-stat. However, the passive effect can only be triggered when the equipping character deals damage to an enemy with a negative status, which makes it pretty restrictive. As of this writing, Zani is the best character who can use the Legend of Drunken Hero since most of her damage is considered Spectro Frazzle DMG.
How to get the Legend of Drunken Hero
Unlock the crafting recipe
The Legend of Drunken Hero is a craftable weapon, so you must first get its crafting recipe. To do so, you must unlock it by obtaining 4000 Monnaies and then purchase it for 400 Monnaies from the Averardo Bank Counter in Ragunna City.
Once you've bought the crafting recipe, go to the crafting table to forge the 4-star Gauntlet. You will need two Standard Weapon Molds and 100 Fool's Gold to craft each copy.
Purchase the weapon chest from the Egla Town shop NPC
You can also get a Poetry and Paean weapon chest from the Stillwind Sundries NPC shop in Egla Town. Open this chest and collect the weapon.
Level-up materials and where to farm them
Listed below are the materials you will need to level up the Legend of Drunken Hero in WuWa:
You can farm the Cadence Seed and its higher rarities in the Abyss of Sacrifice Forgery Challenge in Rinascita and the Moonlit Groves Forgery Challenge in Huanglong. Meanwhile, the Howler Cores can be obtained by defeating Howlers, completing Huanglong Forgery Challenges, and from the in-game shop.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 1, 2025 4:52 PM
We're seeing price increases everywhere in the gaming industry, from the Switch 2 and its games jumping to $450 and $80 to Sony raising PS5 costs in Europe and Oceania. The latest entry in this ever-growing list of pricing changes is Microsoft raising the global cost of Xbox X and S consoles by up to $100.
In a May 1 announcement, Microsoft revealed that the prices of Xbox Series X and S consoles, regardless of storage and edition, will increase. The Series X is rising by $100 to $599.99, while the 512GB version of the Series S will increase to $379.99. These changes are worldwide, with the Series X making a £20 and €50 jump in the UK and Europe, respectively. Other countries will also receive updated recommended retailer pricing that varies by country.
Xbox Series X and S consoles aren't the only products affected, either. We'll also see a jump in Xbox wireless controller and headset prices, varying depending on the type and edition, while some new, first-party game prices rise to $80 per title. While Microsoft hasn't dove too deep into its causes, its attribution to "market conditions and the rising cost of development" points to inflation as the main cause, with recent US tariffs being a potential, albeit not fully confirmed, factor.
These details follow last month's announcement that Nintendo will price the Switch 2 and its games at $450 and $80, and a more recent reveal that Sony will do the same with the PS5 in Europe, the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The PS5 jumped from €449.99 to €499.99 in Europe, while the UK faced similar increases from £389.99 to £429.99, Australia from AUD $649.95 to $749.95, and New Zealand from NZD $769.96 to $859.95.
These price increases across three of the world's most prominent console market players cast a worrying shadow across the gaming industry. With inflation gradually causing games and hardware to increase in price and a steadily rising cost of living, it's becoming noticeably harder to remain on the fence about life's purchasing decisions.
Seeing this alongside present-day PCs costing well over $1,000 to support modern gaming specifications, we're looking at some understandable annoyance from console players who look to Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch consoles as affordable platform options. Reddit was among the first to notice, with reactions ranging from surprise that the price increase is toward a five-year-old console to the PC gaming community encouraging console players to join their side. Similar sentiments were shared across Twitter (X), particularly through comments on posts from The Game Awards' Geoff Keighley and Wario64. The consensus is a mix of confusion and frustration, especially with previous price hikes from Sony and Nintendo in mind.
What does this mean for the future of the gaming industry? The future looks scary, especially with known and unknown variables potentially impacting future-gen consoles. Although this turbulence could mark the beginning of a new standard for the industry, the continued rise of indie games is shining some much-needed light and optimism on an otherwise frightening situation.
Fortunately, we're not seeing evidence of additional Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo products increasing in price, nor have any announcements of other companies like Valve and Meta raising prices on platforms like the Steam Deck and VR headsets. Xbox also has no plans to raise the price of existing games, giving you an opportunity to explore older titles that may be on your backlog.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 1, 2025 2:52 PM
Ciaccona is an upcoming playable character in Wuthering Waves. She will debut in the second half of version 2.3, and the developers have officially confirmed her release date.
In this article, you can find Ciaccona's release dates and countdowns in all four in-game servers.
Ciaccona release dates and countdowns on all the servers
Ciaccona's banner is in the second phase of Wuthering Waves 2.3, so she will be released on May 22 at 10am (server time). The exact timing of her banner release will vary for each in-game server, as they all follow different time zones.
Therefore, here is a list of Ciaccona's release dates in the CT time zone on all the servers:
You can check out Ciaccona's release countdowns on the servers below:
Asia and SEA
Players on the Asian and SEA servers will be the first ones to welcome Ciaccona's banner.
Europe
Ciaccona's banner will release on the European server seven hours after it is out on the Asian and SEA servers.
America
Naturally, Ciaccona's banner will be released last on the American server.
Ciaccona is an amazing sub-DPS and support unit for Aero teams. She can deal a decent amount of damage and buff her party members' Aero DMG and Aero Erosion DMG. Additionally, Ciaccona can apply Aero Erosion and Spectro Frazzle effects on enemies, allowing her to function in Zani and Phoebe teams as well.
Ciaccona's banner duration is slightly shorter than the usual banner length, as it will only be available until June 10. That said, it is still enough time to get her considering version 2.3 is the Wuthering Waves anniversary update.
Ciaccona banner 4-star characters and weapons
Here's a list of all the characters who will be featured on Ciaccona's release banner in version 2.3:
It is a pretty decent 4-star character lineup. Yangyang is a good beginner's character, and Danjin and Mortefi are two of the best F2P characters in the game.
Next, here is a list of all the items that will be on the weapon banner in the second phase:
Woodland Aria is a new 5-star Pistol and Ciaccona's signature weapon. You can pull for it if you want to boost Ciaccona's abilities, but it is not a mandatory choice. The 4-star weapons are also solid and can be good F2P options for your characters.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 1, 2025 2:43 PM
The submachine gun lineup just leveled up with the arrival of the Ladra, a fast-firing full-auto SMG built for aggressive play. Its base form packs heat, but with the right attachments, it becomes a beast. Here's the best Ladra loadout to dominate in Black Ops 6 and Warzone.
What is the best Ladra loadout in BO6 and Warzone?
As with every Call of Duty entry, you're usually limited to five attachments for your weapon build, but equipping the Gunfighter Wildcard cranks that up, letting you kit out your gun with a full eight attachments. I'll start by locking in the essential five attachments you need for the best Ladra loadout, then suggest three more for those with Gunfighter:
When it comes to SMGs, I typically attach the Long Barrel to compensate for their relatively limited damage range. While it won't match the range of assault or sniper rifles, this barrel significantly extends the range beyond the default version. An Extended Magazine is another must-have for my submachine gun builds, as this class can often run into ammo shortages in the heat of battle. The Extended Mag II greatly increases your ammo capacity, enabling you to stay in the fight longer. However, be aware that it comes with a noticeable reduction in handling. If you want a more balanced option, Mag I offers a moderate ammo increase with a much lighter impact on your weapon's agility.
The next crucial thing you need to improve is the Ladra's recoil control. Although it's not as hard to manage as other SMGs, it's still pretty wonky in its vertical recoil. Attachments such as the Ported Compensator and Ranger Foregrip can help with this, making it easier to land a hit. You could also go for the Fire Mods' Recoil Springs if you still find the Ladra challenging to hold. Nevertheless, I suggest saving this slot for the 9x19MM Parabellum FMJ to give the gun more firepower.
Since SMGs are all about speed and agility, it's essential to load up on attachments that turn your weapon into a true killing machine. The Commando Grip and Balanced Stock are perfect choices, boosting your Aim Walking Movement Speed, ADS Speed, and Jump Sprint to Fire Speed. These upgrades keep you light on your feet and lethal in action, letting you snap onto targets and stay mobile during firefights. It's the perfect setup for outmaneuvering opponents and dominating close-quarters combat.
If you're running the Gunfighter Wildcard, the final attachment slot can be filled by the Kepler Microflex, a versatile all-around optic for submachine guns that enhances your view of enemies. The Optics category offers other choices, from the Merlin Mini to the Volhskiy Reflex, or you can skip optics entirely if you prefer a cleaner sight picture.
Personally, I don't usually run optics on SMGs, but they can be helpful on mid-sized to large maps in Black Ops 6 and Warzone. For instance, Season 3 Reloaded's new map, Haven, features longer sightlines, where a bit of extra range and precision make a significant difference. Whatever the case may be, this is the best Ladra loadout, which should work in a variety of situations, regardless of the map's size.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 1, 2025 1:48 PM
If you're looking for a meta SMG to dominate Warzone lobbies in Season three, the PPSh-41 is the one you must be looking at. Here's the best PPSh-41 loadout in Warzone Season three.
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Best PPSh-41 build in Warzone season three
As usual, we are going with the Gunfighter Wildcard to use eight attachments on the PPSh-41.
Best PPSh-41 loadout in Warzone
The combination of Semtex and Smoke Grenades is lethal and the most commonly used Equipment as well.
PPSh-41 Warzone loadout choices, explained
Although the optic is a personal preference, the Kepler Microflex proves to be effective in Warzone. The simple reason is that it provides an unobstructed view through and around the lens, giving you enough intel of the enemy you're shooting down as well as approaching enemies appearing within your field of view.
The Suppressor is a great muzzle for the PPSh-41 as it reduces the noise of the SMG and hides your position on the enemies' minimap as well.
The Long Barrel will improve long-range combat engagement by increasing the damage range of the weapon. The Vertical Foregrip significantly improves the horizontal recoil control of the SMG. So, the next time you're trying to shoot down enemies from a distance, this underbarrel will come in handy to control the PPSh-41 better.
The SMG by default allows 32 bullets in a single magazine. Attach the Extended Mag II to increase the mag size to 55 bullets, as it's crucial for BR.
Coming to the Stock, the Agility Stock will improve the ADS and Movement Speeds. Target Laser significantly improves the accuracy by reducing weapon movement while it's idle and increases the time before the idle sway effect takes place.
Lastly, the Recoil Springs fire mod will further reduce the horizontal and vertical recoil of the SMG.
Now that you know the best Warzone loadout for the PPSh-41, check out the fastest TTK loadouts for Verdansk in Call of Duty: Warzone season 3.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 1, 2025 1:38 PM
Pack-a-Punch is meant to make weapons go wild, but some, like the Marine SP, Maelstrom, and Goblin Mk2, just didn't live up to the hype. Lucky for us, Black Ops 6 Season 3 Reloaded swoops in with the buffs they've been begging for, making the camo grind way more epic.
I'll be honest: I avoided the Marine SP like the plague because the ASG-89 was just that much more promising. The real issue with the Marine SP was its painfully slow reload, which didn't exactly match the fast-paced Zombies vibe. However, with Season 3 Reloaded, it achieves a lightning-fast reload with a single gesture. Maybe I'll finally give this shotgun a shot and actually have some fun with it.
While the Marine SP benefits from slick new handling upgrades, both the Maelstrom shotgun and Goblin Mk2 have stepped up with their hit rates. Both received significant damage boosts to their PAP versions, with damage rates generally increasing by 50 percent. The Goblin Mk2 even doubles its damage by Pack-a-Punch Level 3. With buffs like these, they're worth the grind, making it a lot more satisfying to mow down hordes in Terminus, Shattered Veil, and The Tomb.
The weapon buffs are a huge win this season, but there's more to get excited about with the Ray Gun Mark 2 now available on all maps. Previously limited to Shattered Veil, it's finally joining the fight elsewhere. I'm curious to see how it performs against the lineup of Zombies bosses—it could change how players tackle the Main Quests. Meanwhile, Zombies is getting even wackier with the new mode, Zombie Snacks. As part of Call of Duty's 4/20 event, you'll need to munch on snacks to stay energized. It'll make this undead mode more challenging than it already is, but hey, at least you get some GobbleGums for trying.
With all the new Zombies features in Black Ops 6 Season 3 Reloaded, now's the perfect time to dive back into the undead chaos. The big question now is whether we'll see a new map in Season 4, especially with the recent reveal of Janus Towers. If Season 3 Reloaded is any indication, the follow-up is gearing up to be something special for Zombies fans.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:28 PM
The Azura's Star in The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered is one of the most powerful Daedric artifacts you can wield if you know how to use it. However, finding and acquiring it has multiple tricky steps, including defeating multiple difficult enemies and solving a short but challenging riddle.
Although Oblivion's main quests prompt you to find this artifact, you'll have a few important decisions to make before, during, and after obtaining it. Here's a complete step-by-step to finding Azura's Star and whether you should give it to Martin during Oblivion Remastered's main story.
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How to obtain Azura's Star in Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered
You'll first have the opportunity to obtain Azura's Star during Oblivion's Blood of the Daedra quest. During this quest, you'll find a map marker for Azura's Shrine, letting you talk to Azura herself anytime at dawn or dusk. After giving her some glow dust and defeating her followers living in Gutted Mine, she'll reward you with Azura's Star.
When is Dawn and Dusk?
The first requirement for talking to Azura is visiting her shrine at dawn or dusk. Dusk lasts between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. in-game time, while dawn is between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. If you visit sometime during these periods and have some Glow Dust on hand, she'll speak to you about her current situation.
How to find Glow Dust
Your next goal is to acquire some Glow Dust from Will-o-the-Wisps near Azura's Shrine. They appear as glowing yellow light balls floating around the shrine and surrounding areas. The only downside is that they're completely immune to regular melee and ranged damage, requiring you to use magic or silver weapons to attack them. Defeating a Will-o-the-Wisp gives you some Glow Dust to give Azura during dawn and dusk, letting you initiate a conversation with her.
Defeating Azura's followers in Gutted Mine
Now that you've officially spoken to Azura, it's time to head to Gutted Mine and defeat her followers to bring them peace. These followers originally fought against vampires during their human lives before being converted to vampirism. Not wanting to spread it to others in Cyrodiil, they locked themselves in the mine and will attack you on sight.
These enemies, known in-game as Afflicted Brethren, are tough. There are only five of them, but they each have hefty health and are resilient to regular weapon damage. Your best bet is to lure them one by one out of the cave and attack them with silver or enchanted weapons. You can also use spells, particularly fire-based spells like Flare, to deal increased damage. Aside from this, it's mostly a matter of patience.
Once you defeat all five Afflicted Brethren, return to Azura to claim the Azura's Star Daedric Artifact.
Azura's Star abilities in Oblivion Remastered
Oblivion Remastered's Azura's Star is a reusable Soul Gem that will never break even while enchanting or recharging weapons. Typically, enchanting gear or recharging enchanted gear requires using and consuming a Soul Gem, with the charge depending on the Soul Gem's type. The Azura's Star acts as an unbreakable Grand Soul Gem, ensuring you never have to stockpile gems again unless you plan on mass-enchanting items to sell later.
Should you give Martin Azura's Star in Oblivion Remastered?
No, you absolutely should not give Martin Azura's Star during the Blood of the Daedra quest. Although this is the artifact the quest recommends you obtain and give him, you can provide him with any Daedric Artifact available in Oblivion. Azura's Star is one of the most powerful options in the game, regardless of your class or build, making this one of the worst options to give away and never see again.
Instead, you can use the following alternatives to make your playthrough easier:
The item you give to Martin will depend entirely on your character's build. If you're a tank with no use for light armor, artifacts like the Saviour's Hide are your best bet. In contrast, if you're a stealth archer who has never held a heavy weapon in their life, a massive hammer like Volendrung won't help you much. No matter what, losing a Daedric artifact sucks, so you may as well go for one that you would only use for extra money or very niche uses.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 1, 2025 12:02 PM
Fortnite's first-ever Star Wars season is here, and it's brought with it plenty of exciting changes all around the island. There's a lot to explore, so you may want to review the patch notes to learn about everything you can find and experience.
Since the island is quite vast, it can be tricky to uncover everything new when a fresh season begins. It's a lot easier to know what you're looking for when you're already familiar with all of the new content. Here's everything coming in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three, with the Star Wars Galactic Battle season.
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Fortnite Star Wars Chapter 6, season 3 patch notes
The entire theme of Chapter Six, season three is Star Wars, so all of the content included for this Fortnite season is straight from a galaxy far, far away. This includes new locations, weapons, skins, vehicles, and much more, so here's a breakdown of the full update patch notes.
Star Wars POIs
There are plenty of map changes for the Star Wars season, including four massive POIs you can venture to around the outer edges of the island. All of the new locations are as follows.
Star Wars weapons, vehicles, and loot
The loot pool features plenty of unique and powerful Star Wars weapons, vehicles, and loot you can use to harness all kinds of abilities. This includes lightsabers, force abilities, ships, blasters, and so much more. Here's a breakdown of all the loot you can find around the map in this season.
Star Wars bosses
There are two bosses you can find around the island, which are Darth Vader Samurai and Captain Phasma. For defeating Captain Phasma, you get to claim Phasma's Blaster Medallion, which makes blasters last longer before overheating and reduces their cooldown.
More bosses may be added as the season progresses, but to start, only these two are present. Other NPCs like hologram Rey and Palpatine can be interacted with to earn special loot, too.
Star Wars battle pass
The battle pass features five Star Wars skins you can unlock by purchasing it. It also has plenty of cosmetic accessory times to complement them. All of the looks you can acquire from this pass are as follows.
Star Wars skins and cosmetics
Throughout the season, many other Star Wars skins and cosmetic items will be available outside of the battle pass. Additional ones will likely be announced as the season progresses, but we already know about quite a few of them.
Star Wars season updates
Each week, there will be a fairly large new update as long as the Star Wars season is active. Each update brings various new gameplay items, including characters, loot, locations, and more. Here are all of the scheduled updates for the season and everything we know each one includes so far.
We've included all of the biggest additions featured in this update, but if you want to learn about all of the smaller details too, you can review the official patch notes. Also, check out how to watch Star Wars Tales of the Underworld in Fortnite so you can get a free reward and preview the show early.
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MonsterVine Thursday, May 1, 2025 1:00 PM Race rivalries, drift domination, and sushi deliveries? A new gameplay video for JDM: Japanese Drift Master gives fans a raw look at the story-driven racing action coming May 21. The latest deep dive from developer Gaming Factory showcases uncut footage from the end of Chapter 1 in JDM: Japanese Drift Master, revealing a tense race […] |