GamersHeroes Monday, May 5, 2025 4:05 PM The legends at Bandai Namco are going big for the upcoming PAX East 2025 show, enlisting players the world over to take on the Night in a new Elden Ring Nightreign demo, along with a red-hot panel with Shadow Labyrinth and other action-platform developers. The post Elden Ring Nightreign Bringing Spectacle To PAX East 2025 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, May 5, 2025 3:40 PM Merging together the strategy, roguelite, deckbuilding and city-building puzzler genres into the most addictive of formulas, developer Sleepy Mill Studio and publisher The Arcade Crew's Drop Duchy is now available. The post Block-Stacking Drop Duchy Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, May 5, 2025 3:14 PM Pioneering studio Clockwork Labs announced that their ambitious community-driven MMORPG BitCraft Online is set to launch in Early Access on June 20 - and will be open-source! The post Community-Driven Sandbox MMORPG BitCraft Online Launching in Steam Early Access June 20 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, May 5, 2025 12:59 PM With an impressive selection of classes and near-endless build potential, Diablo IV's robust character customization system is one of the best in the genre. So, it's only natural players would want to experiment with as many options as possible. The act of "respeccing" a character involves refunding all skill points, allowing the player to re-spend … The post Diablo 4: How To Refund Skill Points (Respec) & How Much It Costs appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, May 5, 2025 12:25 PM Set to release this fall, SEGA is partnering with JAKKS Pacific and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products for a new toy line inspired by the DC x Sonic the Hedgehog crossover event. The post SEGA and JAKKS Pacific DC x Sonic the Hedgehog Toy Crossover Coming This Fall appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, May 5, 2025 11:48 AM Gamers Heroes recently got a chance to check out a hands-on session of Out of Sight ahead of its full release - "see" what horrors await with our preview. The post Out of Sight Preview – We See You appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, May 5, 2025 11:24 AM Gearing up to deliver engaging combat and a gripping narrative, learn more about Vindictus: Defying Fate's Karok with the latest character trailer for the title. The post Vindictus: Defying Fate Karok Character Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, May 5, 2025 4:55 PM  From speeding trains to flying motorcycles, Tom Cruise has continuously tried to one-up himself with each successive Mission: Impossible movie, sometimes breaking bones in the process. So what could he possibly do in Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning to raise the bar? Well, hanging off the side of an airplane… |
Kotaku Monday, May 5, 2025 4:45 PM  Ecco The Dolphin is back, baby! Well...will be back. Is coming back. Look, you're going to have to wait basically a full calendar year before you can play remastered versions of the first two games and learn more about a new sequel from the original creator of the series. |
Kotaku Monday, May 5, 2025 4:00 PM  On May 5, Xbox announced a new remaster of the original 2006 Gears of War. Yes, this is the second time Xbox has remastered Gears of War. But this time, Xbox is doing something that a decade ago would have seemed extremely unlikely: Gears of War Reloaded is coming to PlayStation 5. And while it's not the first time… |
Kotaku Monday, May 5, 2025 3:21 PM  When it comes to tragedy, The Last of Us is typically unrelenting. Fans of the show are still reeling from the devastating events of this season's second episode, and even though there have been a few moments of joy since then, I'm sorry to tell new fans that it's going to get much, much worse. However, due to some… |
Kotaku Monday, May 5, 2025 1:55 PM  While the most recent Pokémon TCG set, Journey Together, may have been something of an anticlimax, the fervor surrounding the game has still ensured it's close to impossible to buy. Individual cards may be more reasonably priced, but just buying the packs means pouncing on stores the moment they receive stock updates,… |
Kotaku Monday, May 5, 2025 1:45 PM  Oblivion Remastered is a fantasy RPG that, on the surface, revolves around exploration and story, of uncovering minute details and lore tidbits in dungeons, all while fighting terrible beasts from other planes of existence. To some, it's all about the power creep; it's about becoming stronger, more robust than your… |
Kotaku Monday, May 5, 2025 1:30 PM  Monster Hunter Wilds can be rather overwhelming once you unlock High-Rank hunts. Among the stronger monsters and new mechanics that the second half of the campaign introduces, there are also brand-new materials like Hunter Symbols. If you want to craft the best weapons and armor, you're going to want to know how to… |
Kotaku Monday, May 5, 2025 1:15 PM  You might've noticed among all the giant hammer-wielding, blade-swinging, death-dealing hate-puppets out there in the Paintress' domain that there's one enemy that absolutely, positively, categorically does not want the smoke from you at any point. And that's these little cracked orbs on legs that take off like… |
Kotaku Monday, May 5, 2025 12:50 PM  The original source code for Interplay's Fallout and its sequel Fallout 2 was thought lost and destroyed. But it turns out that at least one person defied orders from the studio and saved the source code behind two of the most popular PC RPGs ever made. |
Kotaku Monday, May 5, 2025 12:45 PM  There's a ton of content packed into the core Forza Horizon 5 experience. But those looking to get even more from the game will be delighted to check out its two thrilling expansions. Fans of rally racing will likely be especially excited to dive into the Rally Adventure DLC, which adds plenty of rugged driving… |
Kotaku Monday, May 5, 2025 12:35 PM  We're nearing the halfway point of 2025, and this year has already given us plenty of incredible games worth spotlighting. From the big names like Assassin's Creed: Shadows to smaller surprises like Blue Prince, we're drowning in the good shit and the Switch 2 isn't even here yet. Here's a roundup of some of the best… |
Kotaku Monday, May 5, 2025 12:25 PM  After four agonizing weeks of waiting, Dina and Ellie finally consummated their relationship in The Last of Us during this week's episode. The live-action adaptation has taken a few creative liberties with the girl's love story, and that meant rather than starting the game out in a relationship, it baited the audience… |
Kotaku Monday, May 5, 2025 12:18 PM  A very strange thing happened earlier this year, prior to Nintendo officially revealing the Switch 2: A small accessory maker, Genki, brought a mockup of the mysterious new console to CES 2025 and flaunted it on the show floor, suggesting to press that the 3D printed replica was accurate and based on early access to… |
Kotaku Monday, May 5, 2025 12:10 PM  Xbox announced today that a new remaster of the original Gears of War, first released on Xbox 360 in 2006, will be launching on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and for the first time in the franchise's history, PlayStation in August. |
Kotaku Monday, May 5, 2025 10:45 AM  President Trump is telling people to buy fewer Barbie dolls. The Xbox Series X is now $100 more expensive than it was a month ago. And now even anime is threatened by the administration's ongoing trade war. Trump recently threatened 100 percent tariffs on all foreign-made movies like Avengers: Doomsday and Chainsaw Man… |
PCGamesN Monday, May 5, 2025 5:15 PM  Between Clair Obscur: Exposition 33, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy, and Like a Dragon: Pirate Yazuka in Hawaii, 2025 has been a pretty good year for RPGs. But one of the very best might be Citizen Sleeper 2. It's a melancholic, hopeful, and stressful spacefaring journey through a cyberpunk universe. Now, to celebrate the original game's third anniversary, studio Jump Over The Age has released a free tabletop RPG. All you'll need is the printed-out game document, 10 six-sided dice, and a pencil and eraser. Continue reading One of 2025's best RPGs just got a free tabletop version MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Citizen Sleeper 2 review, Best story games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 5, 2025 4:10 PM  The delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 is undoubtedly a bummer, at least in the short term. But now that the wait is longer, you can try out more of the innumerable great games inspired by the classic crime franchise. One such game is American Fugitive, a top-down thrill ride set in the American South of the 1980s. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best crime games, Best sandbox games, GTA 6 release date |
PCGamesN Monday, May 5, 2025 2:14 PM  The indie deckbuilder is a crowded genre, filled with certified classics like Slay The Spire. Even so, there are many games doing interesting things with cards and decks. At first glance, Battle Suit Aces stuns with its anime-inspired visuals, which pull on super robot classics like Gurran Lagann. But its tactical battles, visual-novel storytelling, and Persona-like structure give it serious depth. You can play the demo right now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best space games, Best indie games, Best card games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 5, 2025 12:57 PM  Sometimes you just want to build stuff. The "building factories in space" genre has no shortage of great games, but Space Engineers still stands out. It's a sprawling sandbox in the spirit of Factorio, Rimworld, and Astroneer. Though the game just got a sequel in January 2025, developers Keen Software House just put out a major update to the original title which overhauls faction interactions, improves planetside adventures, and adds oodles of quality-of-life features. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Space Engineers review, The best space games on PC, The best simulation games on PC |
PCGamesN Monday, May 5, 2025 12:27 PM  I've always admired the mood of Battlefield 1. It's a strangely horrifying shooter, especially for a mainstream release. Death is quick and easy, the horizon is lined with fire and explosions, your shoes are caked with mud. It's dirty, grungy, and unheroic. Indie game Trench Tales pulls on that tradition capably. It's a third-person, action-horror game set in an alternate, haunted WW1 and it launches on Steam in early access very soon. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best war games, Best WW2 games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 5, 2025 12:27 PM  Bethesda fans, gather around! Fanatical is offering an excellent Build Your Own Bethesda bundle deal that means you can pick up five of the studio's biggest hits for just $14.99 / £14.99, making each game just $3 / £3. With Fallout 4, The Elder Scrolls Online, Rage, and more on offer, you're spoiled for choice. So, if you've been suffering from Oblivion Remastered FOMO or are simply wondering what to play when your adventure ends, snatch up this deal while you can. Continue reading Following Oblivion Remastered, these other Bethesda hits are just $3 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Check out the latest Fanatical bundles, Check out the latest Fanatical sales, How to redeem Steam codes |
PCGamesN Monday, May 5, 2025 11:58 AM  While Bungie works away on Marathon, The Finals developer Embark Studios is crafting its own extraction shooter, ARC Raiders. And, going by the response to the recent five-day playtest, it's off to a strong start. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best multiplayer games, Best co-op games , Best PC games |
PCGamesN Monday, May 5, 2025 10:20 AM  The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- isn't short on acclaim and it's even been singled out for praise by the director of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Unfortunately, developer TooKyo Games is in danger of going under unless The Hundred Line turns enough profit to wipe out its debts. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best single player games, Best anime games |
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Siliconera Monday, May 5, 2025 4:00 PM
Mages revealed that the new The Quintessential Quintuplets game is a dungeon crawler RPG. It will be released under the title of The Quintessential Princesses: Fantasy, the Abyss, and the Magic Academy. The game is set to release for PS4, PS5, and Switch in Japan on September 18, 2025.
At the time of writing, there is no information on an overseas release. This new spin-off of the manga and anime series is set in a magic academy that follows the five siblings of the Nakano family meeting with protagonist Futaro Uesugi in this new setting. The game will be divided between visual novel sections, and exploration and combat sections in which the player, as Futaro, will suply the Nakano siblings with equipment and magic to complete quests.
The new game was teased earlier on May 1, 2025, with its announcement set for Ichika, Nino, Miku, Yotsuba, and Itsuki Nakano's birthday on May 5, 2025. Mages previously developed and released various The Quintessential Quintuplets visual novels, including Memories of a Quintessential Summer and Five Memories Spent with You. The latest title in the series is Five Promises Made with Her, and it has yet to be localized. However, two others did appear outside Japan.
The new Quintessential Quintuplets dungeon crawler RPG, The Quintessential Princesses: Fantasy, the Abyss, and the Magic Academy, will appear in Japan on September 18, 2025 for the Switch, PS4, and PS5.
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Siliconera Monday, May 5, 2025 3:00 PM
Taito announced another new type of Final Fantasy XIV merchandise, this time being a collection of four Outrunner plush keychains based on the FFXIV Dawntrail enemy and mount. These will debut around the second half of May 2025. The only store that ships worldwide and offers a listing for them so far is Aitai Kuji, which is selling them for ¥2,500 (~$17) each.
By default, an Outrunner in FFXIV Dawntrail is a machine with a purple face that has two white eyes in it. However, that expression can change during fights or play, as seen during the applicable Hunt or mount. The three other options act as a nod to those different looks, with one being angry, another confused, and one knocked out. Each one is just under three inches tall (7cm) and has a ball-chain keychain cord attached.
Here's the official photo showing how they will look:
This is the second recent piece of Final Fantasy XIV merchandise Taito announced, with the last one being a FFXIV world map rug. That showed up in Japan in April 2025.
The Final Fantasy XIV Outrunner plush from Taito will appear in Japanese arcades at the end of May 2025, and FFXIV and its Dawntrail expansion are available for the PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Monday, May 5, 2025 2:00 PM
Ifa is a new four-star Genshin Impact Anemo character from the Natlan region joining the roster permanently once 5.6 launches on May 7, 2025. To help offer more insight into who he is and how he works, HoYoVerse released two trailers looking at him. One is a standard Genshin Impact Collected Miscellany video showcasing gameplay, while the other is more about his personality.
First, here's the Genshin Impact "Ifa: The Warmth of Down" Collected Miscellany gameplay trailer. It begins by explaining he's designed to be on-field as a DPS. There's no English voice over with it, but turning on closed captions offers English subtitles. His standard attack can hit up to three times, with the charged version dealing AOE damage to an area. His Skill is Airborne Disease Prevention, which trigger's Nightsoul's Blessing. He'll hover by holding on to Cacucu and will hurt enemies and heal allies with Tonicshots. His Compound Sedation Field Burst deals Anemo AOE damage and inflict Sedation Marks on enemies. His passive in the field heals active characters with under 40% HP if Phlogiston is present.
Next, here's the "Ifa: Air Patrol" trailer focusing on the character's personality and what his daily life is like. It emphasizes that he's a doctor first and warrior second. Unlike the Collected Miscellany, it features English voice acting. While it's more dedicated to his background, there's some Genshin Impact gameplay shown here too.
While Ifa will be a permanent addition, it will be easier to get him briefly for a limited time. This is because he's part of the 5.6 phase one banners as a focus unit. Whether you pull on the new five-star Escoffier banner or rerun one with Navia, you'll have higher odds of getting him.
Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices, and Ifa will become a permanent four-star character after 5.6 launches on May 7, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, May 5, 2025 1:00 PM
While it's Golden Week in Japan right now, meaning news can be a bit slim, we'll learn more about the 3.3 Honkai: Star Rail update later this week. HoYoVerse confirmed "The Fall at Dawn's Rise" showcase will air on Twitch and YouTube at 4:30am PT/7:30am ET on May 9, 2025. This comes after some tidbits already appeared during the concert stream.
The initial image for the showcase teased some of the things we can expect from this presentation. As usual, it will cover new Trailblaze story quests and events in the update. We'll also see gameplay footage for new five-star characters Cipher and Hyacine. The voice actresses for both of them will also appear as "hosts" alongside Owlbert and the one behind Castorice. We'll also get codes that work for one day that offer Stellar Jades and other in-game items.
Here's the placeholder for the 3.3 Special Program presentation:
As for other announcements, we know when the Fate/Stay Night crossover will come to Honkai: Star Rail. That will launch on July 11, 2025, likely alongside the 3.4 version update. Both Saber and Archer will appear as five-star units during it, and there will be a special event. We'll all also get Archer for free.
Honkai: Star Rail is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Special Program going over 3.3 will air at 4:30am PT/7:30am ET on May 9, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, May 5, 2025 1:00 PM
Shueisha announced its newest Shonen Jump Plus manga series is Magical Girl and Narco Wars from Yu Nomiya and Meijimerou. It is available worldwide, with the English localization available via MangaPlus. The first chapter is available online to read for free. Note that this is a mature series with graphic elements, and it's one of the darker new stories from Shueisha.
The title of Magical Girl and Narco Wars is pretty self-explanatory, as the manga follows a magical girl named Riri Hoshina who ends up helping an undercover officer named Akira Susui deal with a new drug epidemic that hit Japan. Things begin with Riri chasing down and defeating someone dealing Candy, a new drug that consists of some of the same ingredients as the treat and is packaged in that way to help slip under the radar. While undercover with the Fuyugiri Family in the Jinsei Clan, Akira attends a funeral and finds out many yakuza are being murdered in a mysterious manner by an unknown assailant. After a chance encounter, we learn that Riri is aware of him, and the two team up to go after Candy's manufacturer and end that menace.
Shueisha frequently adds new manga series to the Shonen Jump lineup. For example, one of the last ones to appear ahead of this one was Nice Prison. As of May 5, 2025, that is the 11th most popular series in the MangaPlus "hottest" list. Another series that's fairly new is Love is Overkill. The first volume of that just launched in Japan in May 2025.
The first chapter of the new Shonen Jump manga Magical Girl and Narco Wars is available worldwide, and chapter 2 will debut on May 12, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, May 5, 2025 12:00 PM
Hololive Vtuber Houshou Marine hit 4 million subscribers on YouTube on May 5, 2025. This makes her the first Japanese Vtuber to hit that milestone. The second most popular Japanese member of the company in Japan is Hoshimachi Suisei with 2.72 million, while the Nijisanji member with the most subscribers is Kuzuha with 1.97 million. Her stream to reach that figure and celebrate was still live as of 10:20am ET on May 5, 2025.
Here's the official stream Marine had running as she hit that hallmark and surpassed it.
Just ahead of the new hallmark, Marine celebrated another occasion. The performer released a new original song, complete with anime music video by Production HASU, on April 29, 2025. That track is called "A Horny Money World," and you can watch it below.
This means that Houshou Marine got closer to hitting a record number of subscribers set by now-graduated Hololive English Vtuber Gawr Gura. When Gura graduated on May 1, 2025, she had 4.74 million subscribers on YouTube. As mentioned earlier, in third place is Suisei, with 2.72 million people following her as of May 5, 2025. Usada Pekora came in just after with 2.7 million as of that date. The fifth most popular Hololive Vtuber, in terms of people following her, is Kobo Kanaeru with 2.67 million.
Houshou Marine is now at 4 million subscribers, and it is currently unknown what sort of special celebration or Hololive Vtuber merchandise could be released to mark the occasion.
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Siliconera Monday, May 5, 2025 11:00 AM
Back in September 2024, Warner Bros and Sega announced a DC x Sonic the Hedgehog crossover that would pair characters from the game series with the Justice League, and now the two are going a step further with a line of toys from Jakks Pacific. While there are no exact details about everything that will entail, in Fall 2025 there will be figures, stuffed animals, and "vehicles" inspired by the collaboration. These will be sold in-stores and online. The first and second installments of the comics are already available via stores like Amazon.
This means that the toys will be available after the DC Justice League and Sonic the Hedgehog crossover comic series ends. The first issue appeared in March 2025, followed by a second in April 2025. This storyline will run over five issues and end in July 2025, and the earliest we could see the toys is around September 2025. Ian Flynn, who is known for the standalone Sonic comics series, is behind this latest line's story.
While we don't know what the toys will look like yet, Warner Bros and Sega already shared art of the Sonic characters dressed up as the iconic comic heroes. For this collection Sonic ended up paired with The Flash, Knuckles with Superman, Amy Rose with Wonder Woman, Tails with Cyborg, Shadow with Batman, and Silver with Green Lantern.
Here's the full collection of art of the characters dressed in DC hero costumes.
The Sonic the Hedgehog and DC Justice League comics are running now through July 2025 for a five issue series, and the toys based on the crossover will release in Fall 2025.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 3:20 PM
Oblivion Remastered has a huge number of quests to complete, and it takes a significant amount of time if you're looking to finish all of them.
A vast chunk of your time will go towards completing the main quests, which are part of the central lore. Completing these quests will help you finish your campaign quicker (if you played the OG 2006 version, you'll know what you're in for). But the main campaign isn't the only area worth your attention, as there are plenty of optional quests that will keep you busy.
All main quests in Oblivion Remastered
Here's the complete list of all the missions in the main questline. You can't skip these quests since the game will remain incomplete if you do so. It will take you longer to complete them if you're putting extra effort into completing the side missions.
The main quests should take you around 35-40 hours to complete (depending on your chosen level of difficulty). However, the required hours stack up as you spend more time on the side quests.
All Side Quests in Oblivion Remastered
There are plenty of side quests to complete between the main missions. These quests are available across every region you explore on the map. While completing these quests isn't necessary, it's better to take on as many as you can. You'll be able to level up your character and unlock important rewards in the process.
Here are all the side quests in each town.
Anvil
Bravil
Bruma
Cheydinhal
Chorrol
Inns and smaller Settlements
Kvatch
Leyawiin
Skingrad
The Imperial City
All Guild Quests in Oblivion Remastered
There are four different guilds available in the game: Dark Brotherhood, Fighters, Mages, and Thieves. In the below table you'll find all their respective quests.
And that's all the quests, side quests, and main quests in Oblivion Remastered. For more on this fantastic recreation, here's how to level up your sneak stat, quickly and easily.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 3:08 PM
If you're looking for an SMG that can tear up your opponents at close range in Warzone, the HRM-9 is the one you need to grab. Here's the best HRM-9 loadout in Warzone Season three.
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Best HRM-9 build in Warzone season three
Since the HRM-9 is a weapon from Modern Warfare III, you cannot equip eight attachments using the Gunfighter Wildcard. So, you are locked to a five-attachment SMG.
Best HRM-9 loadout in Warzone
What you can do instead is equip the Overkill Wildcard and carry a sniper rifle to increase the firepower of your loadout.
As usual, the combination of Semtex and Smoke Grenades is the best for BR. If you want to rock an 8-attachment sniper, you can check our guide for the best HDR loadout to use in Warzone in Verdansk.
HRM-9 loadout choices, explained
Starting off with the Bruen Pendulum, this muzzle significantly increases recoil control and gun kick control, helping it to control better during matches.
The Thorn-90 Barrel makes it easier to take down enemies from increased ranges. It improves Hipfire and Tac Stance Spread, ADS Speed, Sprint to Fire Speed, and Sprint Speed.
The 50 Round Drum will carry 50 bullets in total, which is crucial for Warzone as it can help take down an entire squad if used properly. What Hatchet Light Stock does to the SMG is it improves the HRM-9's ADS, Aim Walking, and Movement Speeds.
Lastly, the 9mm High Grain Rounds will significantly imcrease the Damage Range and Bullet Velocity of the weapon.
This Warzone HRM-9 class is for run-and-gunners, designed to get into the face of your opponents. This is best for those who don't like hanging back, and is very strong in close-quarters combat, especially in buildings.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 3:00 PM
The Chromatic Abbest is certainly one of the harder bosses to defeat in Clair Obscur Expedition 33, and it can become a real pain if you're not careful.
In general, bosses in Expedition 33 are hard to defeat and difficult to manage. You'll have to take some time to understand how they operate and compose your team accordingly. However, the Chromatic Abbest takes the difficulty to a new level, but this guide will make it easy for you to manage the situation.
Best tips and tricks to defeat the Chromatic Abbest in Clair Obscur Expedition 33
There are two key elements when it comes to defeating the Chromatic Abbest.
The attacks are a double-edged sword. They're easy to anticipate and follow a repetitive pattern, which makes it easy for you to avoid and dodge the attacks, but you'll have to get this right. Chromatic Abbest has deadly attacks that can create massive combos in Clair Obscur Expedition 33. Between parries and dodges, the latter is beneficial. It offers a bigger window, allowing you to avoid any incoming damage completely.
However, there will be times when a parry will be hard to execute. In such cases, you'll have to resort to dodges. The main objective is to receive as little damage as possible since the Chromatic Abbest's attacks are dangerous.
In terms of attacks, elemental damage is the way to go. Chromatic Abbest has incredible resistance to all forms of Physical attacks, so it makes little sense to go with it. However, it's neutral to elemental damage. It's best to go for longer combos that specialize in elemental damage to get the best results.
You'll also want to bring characters who do Dark and Light damage. You'll deal more damage by doing so, which will help eliminate the boss. You can take advantage of this method once you have cleared a certain amount of the story. If you're yet to get such benefits, just concentrate on the correct attack type (elemental over physical).
Finally, try to shoot at the Chromatic Abbest's middle eye to do a lot of damage. This move can be done once in the battle, so make sure to take advantage of it. This will be relatively hard (in my experience), so make sure not to worry too much if you can't nail it. You can easily defeat the Chromatic Abbest even if you can't land a hit on its eye.
All Chromatic Abbest rewards in Clain Obscur Expedition 33
Defeating the Chromatic Abbest might not be an easy job, but you'll get plenty of amazing rewards for completing the task.
You can find these creatures in the Abbest Cave. You'll have to take a left after exiting Spring Meadows. You'll find a spot with ping vines. Since the Abbest Cave is an optional area, the same applies to the boss. You can defeat it as many times as you want to level up and obtain various rewards.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 2:21 PM
"ENEMY AC-130 ABOVE!" If you immediately hear this voiceline in your head and feel a shiver down your spine, then do I have the indie game for you.
The classic AC-130 gunship killstreak that made its mark on gaming culture way back in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 has been Vampire Survivors-ized in a fun indie title that was brought to my attention this morning, and I've been having a good bit of fun playing it so far in its early access offering.
Metal Thunder is its name, and it comes from a solo developer by the name of "Tolga." The game, which launched in Steam early access this past November, features AC-130 gameplay wrapped up in action-roguelite upgrades a la Vampire Survivors and other games like it, and it makes for a pretty unique experience.
If you were skilled (or lucky) enough to nab an AC-130 killstreak in MW2 back in the day, the gameplay will immediately feel familiar to you. You fly high above a battlefield, defending your interests from invading soldiers and vehicles while cycling through a variety of weapons that you unlock by playing the game as you would any roguelite, leveling up and earning new and improved skills.
While the "Survivors" genre of games is usually more passive, Metal Thunder adds its own wrinkle by allowing you to aim and fire each weapon in 20-minute long missions, unlocking new weapons and perks such as your own artillery, vehicles, or infantry to help defend your objective while utilizing the trademark thermal cameras of a high-powered modern gunship in the sky. Expect 30mm cannons, 120mm cannons, gatling guns, phosphorus cannons, and more as you play through a variety of missions and locales with differing objectives.
As a fan of both CoD and the "survivors" genre, this immediately appealed to me when it hit my email inbox this morning, catching my attention from the dozen or so other games that I'm alerted about each week. Tolga was quick to send over a copy of the game for me to try out, and I'm happy to say that it scratched the itch I was expecting it to, combining different genres and ideas to supply something unique.
Metal Thunder is in early access and has a roadmap of planned content to execute on, including a campaign with more and new missions to go along with its current Survival offering, and even a Zombies mode eventually with its own campaign, weapons, and maps.
It's currently $10.99 on Steam, and has enough of a base experience and challenge for now to justify the price, but will likely only get better with time as it approaches 1.0 launch.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 1:52 PM
The TOTS Premier League Cup is live in EA FC 25, and Ultimate Team players can make the most out of the Friendlies to get some amazing rewards.
The latest batch of rewards allows us to get seasonal XP, packs, and up to two guaranteed Premier League TOTS items if we can manage to finish the entire set. This guide will provide all the important information you need to maximize your rewards.
EA FC 25 TOTS Premier League Cup guide
The TOTS Premier League Cup is pretty similar to last week's Ligue 1 Cup. There are seven tasks to complete, and all require you to win a certain number of games in the TOTS Premier League Cup friendly mode.
It's a shame that you'll have to win a certain number of games to unlock all the rewards. This makes it slightly trickier to get the rewards on offer, but it should still be feasible for everyone. You'll have to build your squad based on the custom requirements of the cup, too.
Once you complete the full set of tasks, you'll unlock the Jean-Philippe Mateta TOTS item and 1,500 SP. The SP is super helpful if you're behind on obtaining the Season 7 rewards. The objective also includes a Justin Kluivert TOTS item (that's better than the Mateta card). Overall, it's an excellent set of rewards that you shouldn't miss out on during the TOTS season.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 1:48 PM
Respawn Entertainment has finally revealed all abilities of the new Legend, Sparrow, in Apex Legends Season 25.
According to the lore, Enea Davide Guarino (Sparrow) is "a very agile Legend who can utilize his double jump Passive to get to vantage points quickly, then he's able to make full use of his Tactical and Ultimate abilities."
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All Sparrow abilities in Apex Legends
All Legend Upgrades for Sparrow
Sparrow comes with two Upgrades:
What's new in Apex Legends Season Prodigy apart from Sparrow?
Apart from Sparrow, Apex Legends Season Prodigy will also bring some new updates for the Bocek. The Ranked mode will also get fresh updates. You can check their official Season 25 patch notes to get the details about all the changes this Season.
Sparrow belongs to the Recon class and is the 27th Legend to join the roster, along with the likes of Bloodhound, Crypto, Seer, Valkyrie, and Vantage.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 1:26 PM
Let's face it: Grand Theft Auto 6 was 2025's (now 2026's) most hyped game. Other great releases have also come out, yet nothing compares to the overwhelming force GTA 6 has on the gaming industry. Where it'll launch, though, will impact this even more.
GTA 5 is available on numerous platforms, starting on the PS3 and Xbox 360 and later on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Let's find out which platforms GTA 6 is confirmed to launch on and whether it'll follow a similar course.
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What platforms will GTA 6 release on?
Rockstar Games has confirmed that GTA 6 will launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S on May 26, 2026. While Rockstar previously planned to release it in Fall 2025, it's since been delayed to 2026, with no official word on when it'll come to PC, older consoles, or future generations.
The first major update Rockstar gave the GTA community about the game's release date was an announcement in May 2024, highlighting GTA 6's Fall 2025 release window. Rockstar's site later confirmed it'd launch on PS5 and Xbox X/S, with no word on whether it'd come to PC, PS4, or Xbox One. Since then, we've heard tidbits about a potential PC port, but the details are limited.
When is GTA 6 coming out on PC?
At the time of writing, there's no word on when Grand Theft Auto 6 will launch on PC. There are also no further updates from Rockstar on whether GTA 6 will follow a similar console and PC release pattern as GTA 5.
GTA 5 first launched on the PS3 and Xbox 360 in 2013 before being ported to PS4 and Xbox One a year later. A few months later, it arrived on PC, with subsequent PS5 and Xbox X/S ports in 2022. While we're unlikely to see GTA 6 on older consoles anytime soon, a PC port will likely arrive a year or two later. Take-Two has even commented on GTA 6's PC port, implying it's inevitable, even if it won't happen anytime soon. It could arrive as early as late 2026, but there's a strong possibility it'll launch in 2027 or later.
There's also no official word on whether GTA 6 will launch on future consoles, but it's highly likely. After all, we saw this happen with GTA 5, and capitalizing on the hype of a new console would only grow GTA 6's popularity even more. We know Microsoft is aiming to release an Xbox Series X/S successor in 2027, so the odds of Rockstar eventually porting GTA 6 onto it are high, albeit not guaranteed.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 1:05 PM
Star Path event tasks are often tricky to solve and complete because they have specific rules that don't always make sense in Disney Dreamlight Valley. One of these duties asks you to mine for square Gems around the village.
Figuring out which Gems are square is surprisingly difficult, especially since not every Gem that is square-shaped works for this task. You have to mine certain specific ones to get this task done, so here's how to mine for square Gems in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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Which Gems are square in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
There are six Gems that qualify as square for the Star Path task that asks you to mine them. For all of these Gems, the shiny variants also count as square since they're all the same item, just better quality.
Despite also being square-shaped, Onyx doesn't count for this task. Any Gems beyond the six listed here won't work, as only these six are flagged as square for the purposes of the Star Path event task. This quest is a bit tricky since it doesn't account for every square Gem you can mine.
Mine for square Gems in Disney Dreamlight Valley
To finish the mine for square Gems duty in the Garden of Whimsy Star Path event, you need to mine 10 Gems that the game considers square. Focus on finding and mining Amethyst, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Spinel, and Topaz to get this task done.
When working on this task, be sure to bring along a villager who specializes in mining. Characters you assigned this role to have a chance of finding extra Gems while hanging out with you. Any additional Gems they uncover won't count for the Star Path task, but since you're mining anyway, it's still worth having some help so you can gather more to sell for Star Coins, craft with, store away, and use for quests.
Completing this duty gets you 25 Tokens to spend in the Garden of Whimsy event. This is the most you can obtain from any single quest, so it's certainly a task worth completing. If you need more Tokens, consider working on giving gifts to a blonde, chatting with a curious young villager, giving Arendelle's Queen her favorites, and digging up a root vegetable with many eyes next.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 12:52 PM
With every new Fortnite season comes fierce bosses to defeat and rewards to claim. During Chapter 6, Season 3, Fortnite is having a Star Wars collaboration event, letting you fight Darth Vader himself and learn how to wield a Sith Lightsaber.
Where do you find Darth Vader during this event? How do you obtain his Lightsaber? What does this Lightsaber do? This interaction raises plenty of questions, and fortunately, we've got all the answers you need. Let's talk about where to find Darth Vader in Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3.
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Darth Vader location in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle
Darth Vader spawns in Vader Samurai's Solitude during every Fortnite match. You'll find Vader Samurai's Solitude in the bottom left corner of the map. Since this is a highly contested spot, your best bet is to arrive here from the Battle Bus, gear up using the chests within the POI, and fight any enemies that cross your path.
Once you spawn into your match, you'll spot Darth Vader's helmet icon on your map. That way, if someone makes it to this landmark before you and defeats him, the marker will disappear, letting you know he's no longer available to fight.
Rather than appearing as his usual Sith Lord self, Darth Vader now dons a samurai outfit and a matching helmet to fit the area's theme. You'll also find several Stormtrooper NPCs patrolling the area, so watch out for them as you search for Darth Vader.
How to find Darth Vader's Lightsaber in Fortnite
Acquiring Darth Vader's Lightsaber, known in-game as the Sith Apprentice Lightsaber, requires defeating him and speaking to him after he opens a Training Rift Gate. Like regular gates, you'll talk to him and confirm that you want the Lightsaber. Doing this lets you enter the portal and exit with a Lightsaber in hand.
Sith Apprentice Lightsaber abilities and stats
Every Lightsaber in Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3 has fast regular attacks, blocking so you can reflect incoming projectiles, and a double jump known as Force Jump. Darth Vader's Sith Apprentice variant includes Force Saber Throw, turning the Lightsaber into a boomerang that inflicts around 70 damage to whoever it hits.
This ability is a hit or miss. While the Lightsaber itself attacks quickly and deals around 40 damage per hit, Saber Throw can either be very helpful or noticeably worse than regular blaster shots. Since you'll likely have a gun by this point in your match, your ranged weapon options will generally be much stronger than this ability.
When does it come in handy, then? Any situation where you can easily get into melee range, or if you have the high ground and can knock enemies away from you. Saber Throw knocks opponents back, letting you eliminate players using fall damage if you're on a mountain or building. Even if the damage is low, you can run or jump down and finish them off or shoot them with other long-range weapons. This is especially handy in Zero Build since your opponents can't build around themselves to block your attacks.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 12:45 PM
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a unique title, and it should absolutely stand on its own merit, but it's impossible to talk about or critique the game without mentioning its clear Final Fantasy inspiration.
Sandfall Interactive has not been shy about where its ideas about Expedition 33 came from. Turn-based JRPGs like the classic Final Fantasy titles are the blood of the game experience, from the story to the turn-based combat that defines it. And now I think I know exactly why the game is so damn good.
In a March 25 Giant Bomb video that's been making the rounds again after the game's huge success, Expedition 33 creative director Guillaume Broche solidified himself as a current and future king of the industry, for me, with one simple quote.
"Final Fantasy VIII is the best one, I will die on that hill," Broche said as the group explored a Tower Records, and suddenly I felt as though I was ready to follow him into the depths of hell for the rest of his career. Because damn it, he's right, and I'm sick of pretending that he's not.
In the video, Giant Bomb's Tamoor Hussain mentions that Expedition 33's "reactive turn-based" reminds him of Squall's Gunblade attacks in FF8, and it all clicked for me. I've been doing QTEs and that sort of turn-based RPG combat since 1999, timing my R1 button presses in time with Squall's slashes with the most underrated weapon in all of video game history.
For those who haven't played FF8 (shame on you), the main character Squall's weapon is a Gunblade. It's a sword that is also a gun, and it should be in the hall of fame of video game weapons alongside everything from the Master Sword to the Needler to the Blades of Chaos. If I could mount any one video game weapon on my wall, it would be the Gunblade.
And so, the hilt of the Gunblade has a trigger that you pull that fires a bullet out of the end of the blade, and when timed properly during Squall's attacks, does extra damage. This is extremely similar to Expedition 33's combat, and explains why it scratches such an itch for me. It brings me back to the beginnings of my love for JRPGs.
Funnily enough, Broche goes on to say that Expedition 33's combat is actually inspired by Lost Odyssey, which features circles closing in on each other that must be timed with button presses, but I feel like you'd be hard pressed to say that that game's combat wasn't in turn also inspired by FF8.
And this is why I will never understand why FF8 is often hated on as one of the "worst" PlayStation era Final Fantasy games, especially when compared to VII, IX, and X. Broche also says that for most people it's about which FF you played first, and that was VIII for me. But even on subsequent playthroughs, it just feels so damn good, and I feel like a lot of that has to do with the Gunblade's mini QTE's.
I mean, sure, the story isn't the strongest and a lot of people hate the Junction system (which vaguely reminds me of Pictos and Lumina in E33), but the characters and the world are its strengths in my mind. And nothing can change that, no matter how many times I'm told the other games are better.
Basically, you should play FF8, and if you played it and didn't like it, you should play it again with E33 fresh in your mind. You should definitely play it if you haven't been a turn-based RPG fan, but E33 may have changed your mind.
Wouldn't you know it, FF VIII Remastered is just $8 on Steam right now! Very cheeky. In my biased opinion, I think it's eight of the best dollars you can spend...but only after you finish Expedition 33.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 12:35 PM
The mass exodus of formerly exclusive Xbox franchises continues today, with Gears of War being the latest to make its way to PS5.
Gears of War: Reloaded is a remastered version of the 2006 classic, and it's coming to PlayStation for the first time along with Xbox and PC when it launches later this summer with a suite of visual and technical upgrades, Microsoft announced today.
Gears will join other Xbox franchises like Forza, Sea of Thieves, and others debuting on the rival platform, and it sounds like it'll be a real pretty version of the game that launched the successful third-person shooter series almost 20 years ago.
Gears of War: Reloaded will support 4K resolution, 60 FPS in the campaign, 120 FPS in eight-player multiplayer, HDR, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, 3D Spatial Audio, VRR, remastered textures, 4K assets, enhanced post-processing, and zero loading screens during the campaign. And yeah, you'll be able to play the game cross-platform with anyone on any console or PC, too.
To compensate those who bought 2015's Gears of War: Ultimate Edition remaster, Reloaded will be a free upgrade for those who already own it, and it will also be a day-one Game Pass Ultimate game. But for PS5 players who feel as though they have been missing out, now's the time for them to join the locust-slaying party.
Next year will mark Gears of War's 20th anniversary, so this sort of announcement makes a lot of sense. I'm sure there's even more that Microsoft and Xbox have up their sleeves for Gears in the future, including the upcoming Gears of War: E-Day prequel, which now looks destined for PS5 eventually, too.
Gears of War: Reloaded will launch on Aug. 26 at a discounted price of $39.99 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, Xbox Cloud Gaming, PlayStation 5, Steam, Game Pass Ultimate, and PC Game Pass.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 12:35 PM
It's no secret that GTA 6 is almost certainly going to be one of the biggest releases in recent gaming history, if not the biggest. Since the fifth game in Rockstar's monstrously lucrative Grand Theft Auto series was released back in 2013, many eagerly anticipate the next installment.
We know the studio has been working on it for what feels like an eternity. We've had dribs and drabs of official details, many, many rumors, and a teaser trailer that quickly became one of the most watched videos on YouTube. In short, we're very much ready for the next game.
But how long has Rockstar actually been working on GTA 6? In order to impart some idea of how long it's been in development, I've put together a brief timeline, showing some of the bigger announcements. I think we can all agree, though, that it's been in the pipeline for a ridiculously long time.
GTA 6 timeline, explained
The web that is Grand Theft Auto 6's timeline is challenging to untangle, but not impossible. Most of the information comes from rumors, but a few concrete details give us an idea of when GTA 6 started development. Let's break down the complete timeline:
Development for GTA 6 is believed to have started as soon as GTA 5 was released. However, considering that Red Dead Redemption 2 was the next major project on Rockstar Games' radar, work on the following Grand Theft Auto installment may not have fully taken off at that point. My guess is that if anything began in 2014, it was likely just the early idea phase rather than full development. The real development probably didn't start until Red Dead Redemption 2 launched on October 26, 2018. From then on, it was likely all hands on deck at Rockstar Games, aside from the teams focused on GTA and Red Dead Online.
This speculation lines up with Rockstar Games' official confirmation in early 2022 that the next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series was "well underway." While we don't have an exact timeline, there are two reasonable estimates. If we go by the theory that development began right after GTA 5, it would be about 11 years. But if we base it on the post-Red Dead Redemption 2 timeline, it's closer to seven years.
On the other hand, we also have to take into account GTA 6's recent delay announcement. Now that the game has been pushed to 2026, its estimated development time is somewhere between eight and twelve years. This marks the longest development cycle in Rockstar Games' history, with Red Dead Redemption 2 reportedly coming in second at around eight years. And frankly, there could still be another delay on the horizon if the team feels there's more polishing to be done.
It's definitely been a long wait, but hopefully news is just around the corner, whether it's the highly anticipated Trailer 2 or even a few new screenshots. Judging by the insane level of visual detail and the expected massive scale of the map, it's no surprise that Grand Theft Auto 6 has taken this long to build. The big question now is: will it actually live up to the hype or even surpass the legacy that GTA 5 left behind? Only time will tell. While we wait for more information, be sure to check out the latest leaks about the game and who could be the next GOTY winner, with GTA 6 out of the race.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 11:54 AM
Wagarashi is the newest Roblox game where you get to create your shinobi character and experience your ultimate Naruto fantasy. As cool as it would be to pick any of the given ninja clans, that's just not how Roblox games work. Instead, you have to roll, reroll, and likely roll some more until you get one of the better clans. If you're wondering which clans are better than others, then this Ultimate Wagarashi Clans Tier List is for you.
Wagarashi Clans Tier List
If you're familiar with Naruto, you likely already know which clans are better than others. Simply put, if the clan you roll is the same as one of the main characters from the show, it's likely one of the best ones.
S-Tier
A-Tier
B-Tier
C-Tier
D-Tier
And there you have it. We hope you get lucky when rolling for your clan. If you haven't already, check out our Wagarashi Trello guide.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 11:12 AM
All the events and banners for the first half of the Genshin Impact 5.6 update have been announced. This includes the flagship events and limited-time rewards for completing a Story Quest.
Read on for more details on all the events in Genshin Impact 5.6 Phase 1.
Genshin Impact 5.6 Phase 1 events preview
Character banners
Listed below are all the characters on the first half banners of version 5.6:
The banners will be available as soon as the new version goes live and will be available until May 26, 4:59am CT.
Weapon banner
Here are all the weapons on the Epitome Invocation Wish in the first half of version 5.6:
The starting and ending times of the weapon banner are the same as the character banners.
Whirling Waltz
Whirling Waltz is the flagship event of Genshin Impact 5.6. This time, you will return to Fontaine to meet old friends, including Wriothesley and Furina. The event will begin on May 8 at 9pm CT and end on May 25 at 2:59pm CT.
During the event, you will run a movie-themed amusement park and participate in different game modes to enhance the service quality and earn more revenue. Completing the event will earn plenty of rewards, including Primogems and a new 4-star event-exclusive Bow called Sequence of Solitude.
Operation Downpour Simulation
Operation Downpour Simulation is a new combat event featuring two types of challenges: Preset Scenario and Confrontation Scenario. Completing the event will give you Primogems and Character level-up materials. The event will be available from May 18 at 9pm CT and end on June 2 at 2:59pm CT.
Limited-Time Story Quest Event
There will be a new limited-time Story Quest event, which will begin once the update is released until May 26, 4:59am CT. During the event, you must complete Escoffier's Story Quest within the time limit to obtain Primogems and level-up materials for Escoffier. The rewards will be permanently gone if you fail to complete the quest during the first half of Genshin Impact 5.6.
Genius Invokation TCG events
Version 5.6 will also include two Genius Invokation TCG events:
The Forge Realm's Temper will be available for the entire duration of version 5.6, while the Heated Battle Mode will only be available from May 16, 9pm CT, to June 2, 2:59pm CT. During the event, you can go to The Cat's Tail and check out the Invitation Board or talk to Price to participate in the TCG challenges.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 10:43 AM
There are many special items you can find around the island in Fortnite to increase your odds of getting further in the game. Some of the most powerful tools you can unlock are Medallions, but finding them can be tough.
Medallions are extremely exclusive, with only one of each kind available on the island during every round. You have to act quickly if you want to claim one, and know exactly where to look to find them. Here are all Medallions in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three, and how to get them.
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All Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle Medallions
There are two Medallions you can find around the island in Fortnite's first Star Wars season, both of which are obtained by defeating bosses. There may be more added as the season progresses since the patch notes have lots of content updates planned, so if any additional ones become available, we'll add them here.
There's a third boss you can find on the island, which is Darth Vader Samurai. Surprisingly, he doesn't drop a Medallion as you may expect him to. All bosses usually do, so he's a strange one, apparently. He grants you a special lightsaber instead, though, so you do still get a pretty epic prize for besting him in combat.
How to get Phasma's Blaster Medallion in Fortnite
To get Phasma's Blaster Medallion, you need to find and beat Captain Phasma. She can be found wandering around the massive hangar near the north end of the First Order Base.
Captain Phasma is a decently tough boss to beat, but her aim is pretty bad, so you only need a weapon or two to take her down. She does have some very potent explosives in her arsenal, though, so be wary of them and watch out for when she throws them.
There's only one of these Medallions up for grabs in each match, so you need to try and be the first one to beat her if you want to earn it. If you miss out, you can try hunting down the player who claimed it by looking for the golden Medallion circle on the map.
How to get Super Shield Medallion in Fortnite
The Super Shield Medallion can be acquired by defeating Shogun X at Shogun's Arena. Shogun's Arena is the set of floating islands that spawn up in the sky fairly late in each match. There's no set time as to when it will appear, but it generally pops up when there are fewer than 30 players left after the third or fourth storm circle.
Shogun's Arena also doesn't have a single fixed location and can appear anywhere in the sky during each match. Once this location is available in your match, you need to quickly make your way there to find the Shogun X boss and take him down.
Shogun X is a lot more terrifying to fight than Captain Phasma. He's massive, moves really fast, and deals some devastating damage. Be sure to bring plenty of weapons, healing items, and anything else you can find before you go up against him. It should be fairly easy to stock up on loot before you take him on, since he doesn't appear until fairly close to the end of each round.
If you're seeking more powerful items, consider venturing to all secret vault locations, grabbing a TIE Fighter, and learning all weapons you can find around the island. To unlock even more content, be sure to discover and complete story quests.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 10:22 AM
HoYoverse has announced a new livestream for the Honkai Star Rail 3.3 update, which will release very soon. The Special Program will reveal the new events, banners, stories, QoL updates, and more.
You can also look forward to the livestream codes that will get you Stellar Jade rewards. You can check out the HSR 3.3 Special Program timings and countdown in this article so you don't miss the livestream.
HSR 3.3 livestream timings
According to the official post on X, the Honkai Star Rail 3.3 livestream will begin on May 9 at 6:30AM CT. The exact timings will vary based on your location, so check out the list of livestream dates and times in different time zones below:
You can check out the countdown that shows the exact time until the HSR 3.3 livestream begins:
You can watch the livestream on the game's official Twitch and YouTube channels to check out all the upcoming content from the new update. Speaking of the livestream, you can also look forward to the redemption codes. You can redeem them to obtain in-game rewards, such as 300 Stellar Jades. If you're new to the game, you can find a beginner's guide to redeem the livestream code in the next section.
How to redeem HSR livestream codes
There are three ways to redeem a livestream code in Honkai Star Rail:
The livestream codes expire within a day or two after they are released, so don't forget to redeem them on time. Once done, you can collect the rewards from the in-game mailbox.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 10:13 AM
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 may go down as one of the best games in recent memory, and it's not just for any one reason.
It doesn't just redefine the turn-based RPG gameplay formula, or offer a star-studded cast, or just an incredible soundtrack, or just include an open world full of boss fights and discoveries, or just have an incredible and emotional storyline with unexpected twists and gut-wrenching reveals. It has all of those things, but we're here to talk about the ending of the game and discuss what happened and what it means.
Here's my interpretation and recollection of Expedition 33's harrowing, emotional ending sequences. MASSIVE SPOILER WARNING: Do not read any further unless you wish to read about the ending of the game.
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Expedition 33 ending spoilers
There are multiple endings in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, but let's save that for later. First, let's discuss the game's biggest twist: the end of act two and beginning of act three shock with the reveal that the world and most of the characters of Expedition 33 are creations inside of a magical painted world known as a Canvas.
In the real world, Painters and Paintresses with painting powers can use a Canvas as portals into their own painted, created worlds that can be lived in and explored for some time, but not for too long, because it will kill them. Lumière and most of its inhabitants, including Gustave, Lune, Sciel, Monoco, and many others, are just creations within the Canvas.
The game implies the existence of other Canvases that Painters can create and manipulate, but Lumière and the game world you play in, along with the characters within it, were all made by Verso, who is the real-world counterpart of the painted Verso we know and play as.
In summary, there are light and dark versions of certain characters. Clair Obscur translates to chiaroscuro, which is "the treatment of light and shade in drawing and painting," and a large theme within the game's story.
Much of Expedition 33's story revolves around one family, their connections to the painting, and issues with each other.
Who is the Paintress in Expedition 33?
The Paintress is a woman named Aline Dessendre. She is the wife of Renoir Dessendre and mother of Alicia Dessendre, Clea Dessendre, and the deceased Verso Dessendre.
Within the Canvas, Aline and Renoir came to blows and created the Fracture, which sent Lumière into the sea, created the Monolith, and gave birth to the need for Expeditions in the first place. The Paintress's motivations in the Canvas appear to be to keep her son alive, hence giving Verso immortality within.
When the Paintress is defeated, those created within the painting all disappear, including Lune and Sciel, who only exist within the Canvas.
Who is Renoir in Expedition 33?
Like the others, Renoir (played by Andy Serkis) has two versions in Expedition 33. There's the one that players are introduced to early on (dark or "Obscur"), and then there's his real-world counterpart, who you also meet in the early events of the game, known as The Curator.
The dark or "Obscur" Renoir created by the Paintress does not paint the man in a positive light, whereas the real Renoir is "much warmer." His ambitions are to save what's left of his family, including Aline the Paintress, who has succumbed to the world she has created to deal with her grief of losing Verso.
Who is Verso in Expedition 33?
The Verso that we know in Expedition 33 is a creation by the Paintress. The real-world Verso died in a terrible fire, which also left his sister Alicia disfigured, scarred, and unable to speak. This event defines the tragic story of the game and the Dessendre family's actions. Verso's death and the grief those around him feel are the lifeblood and reasoning behind the game's events.
The real Verso created the Canvas that the game takes place in, and he used it as a place to play, paint, and imagine fictional entities like Esquie, the Gestrals, and others. Some time after his death, Aline and Renoir entered the Canvas and fought as Aline dealt with the grief of losing her son by recreating him within the painting.
Who is Maelle in Expedition 33?
Maelle is the Canvas's reborn version of Alicia, her real-world counterpart. In an attempt to retrieve her sparring mother and father from the Canvas, Alicia got stuck in the painting and was reborn as Maelle, living her own life within the painting.
After the events of Act Two, Maelle learns of her (Alicia's) memories and abilities as a Paintress, and sets out on a path to save the Canvas from Renoir destroying it for good, which he aims to do to protect his wife and family from getting lost within it.
In the end, Maelle chooses herself over her real-world counterpart Alicia, who is blamed for the tragedy that befell real Verso. She's seen as a pariah, disfigured by the fire that ruined her family, unable to speak, and generally just living a difficult existence. And so she attempts to save the Canvas and those within it by expelling her father, just like she expelled her mother, the Paintress.
Who is Clea in Expedition 33?
Clea is the sister of both Alicia and Verso, and daughter of Aline and Renoire. Clea's motivations are to help Renoir defeat Aline within the Canvas because she has been in there for such a long time, and Renoir's efforts are to rescue her. Clea created the Nevrons to help her father retrieve her mother, as the Nevrons were preventing Aline from gaining all of her Chroma back to maintain the Canvas as it stood.
Now that we know the main players of the overarching story, let's discuss how it all ends.
Expedition 33 Monolith and Paintress's Countdown, explained
Here's the best way I can describe the meaning of the Monolith and the number on it. The Paintress was using all of her power to try and prevent Renoir from expelling Aline from the canvas. The countdown on the Monolith was a warning to the people of Lumière of her waning power, as she was trying her best to hold back Renoir from "rescuing" his wife and thus ending the world. Each year, as her power lessened, Renoir was able to Gommage more and more people, and that's the meaning of the number on the Monolith.
Aline, the Paintress, was attempting to live in the Canvas forever as it contained the last remnants of her late son Verso's soul. But Renoir wished to retrieve her from within because it was killing her real body on the outside, and so they fought, creating the Fracture, and the battle continued over the decades within the Canvas.
Expedition 33: Act 3 and multiple endings explained
After the revelations to begin act three, the Expedition comes together on one final mission. Maelle, using her Paintress powers, paints Sciel and Lune back to life, and they regroup with Verso, Monoco, and Esquie to take the fight to Renoir, whose plan is to destroy the Canvas and get his family back.
Using the Chroma from defeated expeditioners before them, Maelle raises an army of them to launch an attack on Renoir and his creations in some of the most epic scenes in the game as the expeditioners battle around you while you move through Lumière.
Eventually, the group reaches Renoir. Before they battle him, he explains his stance that his family has been shattered by the tragedy of Verso dying, as Aline has lost herself in the Canvas, Clea is all by herself, and Alicia has become a ghost.
The fight begins, and Renoir enlists the help of the massive Axons from the story to aid him in his fight, but the Expedition is also aided by Aline (the Paintress), who returns to even the odds.
Renoir is defeated, and he shows what his real life on the outside is like as Aline is sick and dying from too much time spent in the Canvas, a side effect of the Painters' and Paintresses' powers to create worlds within them.
Renoir pleads with Maelle to come home, but she has chosen her life within this Canvas as opposed to her "life of loneliness in a shell of a body" in the real world. "Destroying the Canvas won't help us move on," she tells Renoir, "it'll just deny us the one place that helped us feel again."
"Since the fire, our family has crumbled," Renoir says, lamenting that he "cannot spend another day with living corpses" such as Aline and Alicia. He wishes not to lose Alicia, but Maelle explains that his feelings towards his family are exactly how she feels towards her friends within the Canvas, like the painted Verso, Sciel, Lune, Monoco, and others. She has fallen in love with this fictional world she has lived in and refuses to go back to her painful real life.
Renoir reluctantly leaves Maelle behind and returns to the real world. But there's one final stab in the gut from Expedition 33. Verso attempts to leave and put an end to the Canvas himself so that Maelle can continue living and existing in the real world, and his decades of immortality and sadness can come to an end with it.
Expedition 33: Destroy or Save the Canvas?
The players are met with a final choice. In the last battle, you must choose to play as Maelle and save the Canvas, or as Verso and destroy it. The choice is yours to make, but here's what happens in both.
If Verso destroys the Canvas, the Dessendre family returns to the real world, mourns the loss of Verso, and then moves on for good. Alicia/Maelle waves goodbye to her Canvas friends, and the credits roll.
If Maelle saves the Canvas, she goes on to re-paint all of her friends and those who were lost within the Canvas, bringing back everyone, including Gustave, Sophie, Sciel's husband Pierre, and others. They attend a concert where Verso takes the stage and plays a song on the piano when it's revealed that Alicia/Maelle is slowly degrading and dying in the real world, just like her mother before her.
In the end, there is no real "happy ending," just varying degrees of sad with a choice to be made by you on which you prefer. Destroying the Canvas allows the family to move on and properly grieve in the real world, but at the loss of everyone inside the Canvas. Saving the Canvas means Maelle gets to live a version of a peaceful life within it, but the pain and sadness of the Dessendre family persist in the outside world as Alicia/Maelle degrades and dies from using her powers to reside in the Canvas.
Once the credits roll, you can go back into the Expedition 33 world to finish out the map and complete optional quests and boss fights, or you can even begin New Game Plus.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 10:08 AM
Weird and chaotic—but the good kind. Revenge of the Savage Planet crashes into your world with unapologetic oddness. But it's the good kind of weird that makes you think, "What just happened?" before you dive back in for more sci-fi co-op adventure madness.
This is the second time this year I've reviewed a debut game from a studio (Blue Prince being the other). Raccoon Logic Studios Inc. It's been a while since I've played a game that focuses so much on comedic value, offering a nice change of pace from all the high-challenge titles I've been tackling lately. This time, I'm laughing instead of sighing through stressful battles.
Cosmic Chaos: What did I get myself into?
In Revenge of the Savage Planet, you play an employee of Kindred Aerospace, heading to a new planet to explore its wonders. But while you're off in space, the greedy corporate giant Alta Interglobal swoops in and takes over. No biggie, though; you've got to roll with the punches and help with the company's not-all-bad mission to colonize space. Everything's going smoothly until, surprise, your ship gets wrecked, and Alta Interglobal fires you for good measure. But hey, it could be worse. You've still got the perks of finding lost gear and the comforts of your personal habitat. And now, with nothing left to lose, it's time to plot your revenge and get back at Alta Interglobal.
Despite being laid off, you'll get a ton of information from the Alta Interglobal video messages, with voice lines that make you feel like you've joined and escaped a cult. Interestingly, these videos mix real-life actors with the game's world. While this approach could feel out of place or like a lazy way to avoid animating characters, I honestly didn't mind it. You don't have time to question the use of real-life humans because the videos are so odd that the thought won't cross your mind. Plus, if it weren't for these videos, I don't think I would've been hooked right away. They startled me so much that I immediately started questioning what I'd gotten myself into.
When I first touched down on the new homeworld, I was genuinely impressed by the colorful, lively environment. Sure, it's a little fuzzy around the edges sometimes, but it feels like exploring a tropical paradise—if that paradise were packed with creatures that want you dead. And that's just the beginning. More planets are waiting to be discovered, each weirder than the last. Guiding you through it all is your robotic companion, Eko, who has so much personality that it makes you wonder how they're even a robot. They'll mock your choices, crack jokes about your misfortunes, and occasionally talk just a bit too much. Thankfully, if Eko starts to wear out its welcome, there's a handy little feature that lets you dial down the chatter or silence it completely if you've had enough sass for the day.
As I was tracking down lost gear, the character's walking mechanics caught my attention. It's like watching a cartoon come to life—think Scooby-Doo gang vibes, running around with exaggerated flailing, especially when stepping in goo. It adds this animated charm that's hard not to love. As you dash and stumble through the world, you'll encounter creatures that are just as odd. Some may look cute and fluffy, but don't be fooled; the most adorable ones are often the most vicious. And if you decide to kick one? Well, prepare for a gross explosion of guts filled with materials. I guess you have to get your resources somehow.
Casual exploration to absolute mayhem
Combat isn't always front and center. The game keeps things pretty chill for the most part, as long as you don't wander too close to the local creatures. But when a horde suddenly rushes you all at once, the calm flies right out the window. That's where co-op shines, whether you're teaming up online or sharing a couch with a friend. There's a special kind of thrill in coordinating attacks, backing each other up, and turning chaos into high-fives. It's all doable solo, but it feels way more exciting with a partner in crime. Getting into wild shenanigans together just makes the whole experience hit harder.
At its core, Revenge of the Savage Planet is all about collecting materials and crafting upgrades through a 3D Printer. The gadgets you create remind me of Ratchet and Clank, with a wide range of weaponry like plasma guns, water blasters, and even a whip. Each has a purpose, and using the right one at the right time is key. Slimey enemy? Splash it with water. Hardshell baddie? Whip it into shape. I love it when games give enemies specific weaknesses. Mindless shooting gets old fast, but here, your brain stays in the game.
Exploring the vast planets is a blast, whether flying solo or teaming up with a friend. I loved scanning the environment, revealing enemy weaknesses, or learning the purpose of strange resources. Sometimes, what you scan doesn't help you, but the hilariously random descriptions make it worth it. I appreciate it when a game doesn't take itself too seriously and puts in fun tidbits just for a good laugh.
Become the next hit space decorator
One of the last things I loved about Revenge of the Savage Planet is how much you can personalize everything. Not only can you customize your suit, but you can also design your entire habitat—and the build items aren't just your standard kitchen, bathroom, or basic rooms. Oh no, you get quirky stuff that matches the game's hilarious vibe, like a Hug Machine or even a High Five Machine. It made decorating so much more fun, especially when you also throw in the creature-collecting habitat. On top of that, your house has a TV that runs some of the weirdest ads I've ever seen. They're bizarre, but I couldn't stop watching them.
If you're looking for one of the wackiest space adventures around—think High on Life but a bit more PG-13—Revenge of the Savage Planet should be next on your list. With its strange creatures, offbeat humor, and colorful worlds, it offers a unique blend of chaos and charm that's hard to forget.
While going solo still brings plenty of laughs and surprises, playing in co-op takes the experience to another level. Sharing the madness with a friend makes the exploration feel less lonely and way more entertaining. After all, space is weird… but it's a lot more fun when someone's there to get slimed (or killed) with you. Everyone can join in on the fun, including crossplay and split-screen options on PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S.
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Destructoid Monday, May 5, 2025 10:02 AM
Ifa is a 4-star Anemo unit in Genshin Impact that excels as an on-field Anemo driver in Electro-Charged teams. Furthermore, he is a decent healer and is good for exploration because of his Nightsoul's Blessing ability.
Luckily, Ifa is very F2P-friendly, and building him is pretty easy since he mostly needs Elemental Mastery. You can find the best artifacts, weapons, and teams for the Saurian doctor in this article.
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Best Ifa build guide in Genshin Impact
Best artifacts for Ifa
Viridescent Venerer
A full 4-pc set of Viridescent Venerer is the best artifact option for Ifa in Genshin Impact. This set will give him an Anemo DMG bonus and increase his Swirl DMG while also letting him shred the enemy's Elemental Resistance.
Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City
Scroll of the Hero of Cinder City is also a good option for Ifa since he can enter the Nightsoul's Blessing state to trigger all the effects on the 4-pc set. You can use this artifact to use him as a sub-DPS unit.
Gilded Dreams and Wanderer's Troupe
You can also use a combo set of Gilded Dreams and Wanderer's Troupe since both provide Elemental Mastery bonuses from their 2-pc sets.
You can prioritize the following main stats and sub-stats while farming artifacts for Ifa:
The stats will remain the same for all artifact sets.
Best weapons for Ifa
Sunny Morning Sleep-In
Sunny Morning Sleep-In is the best weapon for Ifa in Genshin Impact since it provides a ton of Elemental Mastery bonuses from both its second stat and passive effects. However, it is Mizuki's limited signature weapon, and she is a standard banner character, so it is not the most accessible Catalyst.
A Thousand Floating Dreams
A Thousand Floating Dreams is another great 5-star weapon option for Ifa. It also provides a decent amount of Elemental Mastery from its second stat. Furthermore, A Thousand Floating Dreams' passive increases the wielder's Elemental Mastery or Elemental DMG bonus depending on the party member's Elemental Type.
Sacrificial Fragments
If you don't have a good 5-star option, you can use Sacrificial Fragments. It provides a lot of Elemental Mastery bonus from the second stat. Sacrificial Fragments is a 4-star weapon that can be obtained from any banner in the game.
Mappa Mare
Mappa Mare is the best F2P weapon you can give Ifa in Genshin Impact, as it is a decent EM stat stick. It is a craftable weapon, so you can easily obtain it if you have the materials.
Ifa's talent priorities
You can level up Ifa's talents in the following order:
Ifa's Elemental Skill and Burst level-up order is interchangeable depending on how you want to play him. If you want him as a Burst DPS unit, then go for his Burst first; otherwise, upgrade his Skill. As for his Normal Attack talent, you can ignore it.
Best teams for Ifa
Listed below are some of the best teams for Ifa in Genshin Impact:
You're also free to use 4-star units if you don't have 5-star units, such as Pyro Traveler in Mavuika's place. There will be a notable drop in the overall damage output, but they should still work.
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