GamersHeroes Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:00 AM Featuring three distinct factions and 30 unique heroes, the world of Parallel 45 Games' roguelike tower defense strategy game Tower Dominion is now available on Steam. The post Tower Defense Strategy Game Tower Dominion Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 9:11 AM ![]() Naming the Stellaris 4.0 update 'Phoenix' was supposed to be a nod to the nine-year-old 4X space game's rebirth from the ashes. Landing alongside the Biogenesis DLC, the patch promised to give the strategy game new life courtesy of major, sweeping system overhauls from developer Paradox. Yet it's become a more of a literal descriptor than expected, as game director Stephen 'Eladrin' Muray admits that 4.0 arrived "a little bit on fire." In a new developer blog, Muray apologizes for disappointing players with the undercooked update, and promises that the team is focusing on fixes. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stellaris review, Stellaris mods, Stellaris DLC guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 9:02 AM ![]() May 8, 2025: We checked for new Black Beacon codes and removed one expired code. What are the new Black Beacon codes? These limited-time rewards let you skip the gacha grind with free premium currency and items. Whether you're a F2P or premium player, redeem codes are the fastest and easiest way to level up characters and wish on banners without spending a cent. Black Beacon is the latest gacha game to arrive as a HoYoverse competitor, and promotional codes are the best way to get started. Black Beacon redeem codes are released periodically to celebrate major in-game milestones, but they won't be available to claim forever. Here are all the latest active codes and how to redeem them before they expire in Mingzhou's action RPG. Continue reading Black Beacon codes May 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best gacha games, Black Beacon codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 9:17 AM ![]() May 8, 2025: We added three new HSR codes and removed one expired code. What are the new Honkai Star Rail codes? If you're just starting your adventure through developer HoYoverse's gacha RPG, you might be wondering if there are any freebies to give you a boost. Thankfully, HoYoverse has delivered, and we've got the complete list of working promo codes for you to redeem. HSR codes are released periodically and often appear in livestreams and social channels ahead of major updates. These codes can net you some high-value currency, including Honkai Star Rail Stellar Jade, which you can use to pull the best characters from Honkai Star Rail banners. To save you time, we've collected all the latest promo codes in Honkai Star Rail, so be sure to check back regularly before they expire. Continue reading HSR codes May 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:26 AM ![]() Intel has confirmed that it's about to issue another microcode update for its 13th-gen and 14th-gen Raptor Lake CPUs, meaning you'll need to update your motherboard BIOS again. As with the raft of Intel CPU updates issued at the end of 2024, this one again addresses Vmin Shift Instability, where the CPU voltage can fluctuate to unsafe levels, despite Intel saying it had fixed the issue in 2024. While the performance of the Intel Core i9 14900K means it's still happily sitting on our guide to the best gaming CPU, this range of processors has been hit hard by stability problems, particularly in games based on the Unreal Engine. If you've been experiencing errors in games saying your system is out of VRAM, despite having loads of memory on your graphics card, then you've very probably experienced this Intel stability issue and will need to apply the latest update. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:32 AM ![]() What are the Black Ops 6 events? If you're on the hunt for even more cosmetic goodies and unlockable weapons in BO6, you're in luck. Black Ops 6 has brought back limited-time, seasonal events that reward you handsomely for completing various challenges. The Black Ops 6 events that we've experienced so far include the Hit List and Gobblegum Mania, each with individual and community rewards up for grabs, and we're sure there'll be plenty more events to come in future Black Ops 6 seasons. So, polish off your best BO6 loadouts, get out onto the latest BO6 maps, and start racking up all the rewards the FPS game has to offer. Continue reading Current Black Ops 6 events and rewards MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 review, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:58 AM ![]() What songs are on the GTA 6 soundtrack? Now that the second trailer is out in the wild, Rockstar's next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series is already set for a promising soundtrack - but who can we expect to hear on the Vice City radio stations while cruising the city? Grand Theft Auto 6 has been years in the making, but good music is a constant in the series. GTA's radio stations are beloved for the diverse wealth of licensed music available to listen to as you explore the open-world game. Now that Rockstar Games has its own record label, we have high hopes for the soundtrack following the GTA 6 release date. Here's what we know about our potential singalong sessions for driving the length of the GTA 6 map and back. Continue reading GTA 6 soundtrack - all GTA VI songs so far MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, GTA 6 map, GTA 6 soundtrack |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:55 AM ![]() If you're looking to buy a new mechanical gaming keyboard, then this is a deal you won't want to miss. The acclaimed Corsair K70 RGB Pro is currently the subject of a serious deal, enabling you to save a colossal $70 on the usual price of $169.99, bringing it down to just $99.99. Trust me when I say you won't regret taking advantage of this bargain – I've been using a Corsair K70 in various guises for over a decade, and it's the best keyboard I've ever owned. With its premium aluminum frame, we praised this keyboard's "fantastic build quality" in our Corsair K70 RGB Pro review, but described its price as "hard to swallow," and that criticism has been dealt a swift blow with this current price reduction. Meanwhile, the handy volume control roller on the top right of this Corsair keyboard makes it easy to quickly change the volume of your music or game with a simple finger flick, which is much better than having to twist a knob or, worse, push buttons up and down. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Corsair One i500 review, Corsair K55 Core review, Best gaming keyboard |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:54 AM ![]() While I like the comparative groundedness of Tiberian Dawn, Command and Conquer 2 could be the best-looking game in the entire Westwood series. The bright, bold colors. The laser weapons. The mechs. Red Alert 2 also leaps off the screen, but Tiberian Sun finds this gorgeous middle ground between grim post-apocalyptica and C&C's trademark high sci-fi. It's a good time for RTS games right now. Tempest Rising is a worthy successor to the genre's greatest classics and Age of Empires 2 just got a new expansion. But Fractured Alliance, from Tense Games, feels like the closest in spirit to the true old-school, and now we have details on its third faction. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RTS games, Best strategy games, Best upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:48 AM ![]() May 8, 2025: We checked for new Once Human codes and moved some codes into the expired section. What are the latest Once Human codes? There are times in all of our gaming lives when we need a little bit of help. Call it a handout, a freebie, call it whatever you like, but receiving a gift occasionally is lovely - and vital when there are eldritch abominations around each corner, wanting to turn you into their next meal. Whether you're just starting off in Nalcott or working towards the last of the Once Human bosses, you could always use a little help. As with many free PC games, Once Human offers redemption codes to give you a boost. The Once Human codes below can help you fill your coffers without having to spend hours collecting resources and risking your life outside your cozy home base. Continue reading Once Human codes and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best open-world games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:47 AM ![]() The strongest Clair Obscur Expedition 33 skill is about to change, as developer Sandfall Interactive warns players that there's just "one more day to enjoy it in its current form and set some wild records." The Stendhal Maelle build has been making the rounds as eager RPG min-maxers discover more ways to skyrocket its damage numbers up into the stratosphere, causing Sandfall to take action. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 weapons, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 builds, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Pictos |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:51 AM ![]() What is the best race in Oblivion Remastered? The denizens of Cyrodiil, and by extension, Tamriel, are a varied bunch. From your standard Bretons to the more fantastical Argonians, each race has innate strengths that separate it from its peers. What's more, each race comes with two different origins, each of which provides its own attribute bonuses. Needless to say, figuring out the best race in Oblivion Remastered is easier said than done. As we maintain in our best Oblivion Remastered birthsign guide, the best option is typically tied to your intended build path. With this in mind, we'll be breaking down our race (and origin) recommendations based on the standard RPG combat triangle: melee, ranged, and magic. We'll also be offering up the best race for stealth builds - the Bethesda special - as well as the best all-rounder if you like to do a bit of everything. Continue reading The best Oblivion Remastered race MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Oblivion Remastered quest list, Oblivion Remastered mods, How long is Oblivion Remastered? |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:29 AM ![]() What are the best laptop games? PC gaming isn't always done at a desk, reclining languorously on an ergonomic leather throne, gazing upon a gaming monitor the size of your front window as hundreds of snazzy LEDs light up your peripheral vision. As anyone who has attended a LAN can attest, hauling your heavy box of tricks around is not for the faint of heart (or arm, or back) and so you might be feeling resigned to taking a break from gaming in the event life takes you on a trip away from home. Don't do that. Never stop gaming. Take your laptop with you and play games on the train. Play games on the beach. Play games in the laundry cupboard as you hide from your relatives. We'll guide you through which low spec games for laptops you will be able to run, and which won't cause you endless frustration trying to control them with a trackpad. If you're looking for a new setup, then check our hardware guide to the best gaming laptop. Continue reading Best laptop games to play in 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:32 AM ![]() A massive Dune Awakening beta is about to kick off, and we've got 2,000 keys to give away if you're eager to take part. The beta offers our most substantial look at developer Funcom's recreation of Arrakis to date, ahead of its upcoming release in June. With more than 20 hours of gameplay to keep you busy, and everything from combat to crafting on the table, it's also the ideal way to decide if you're excited for the full launch. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:05 AM ![]() What are the best Cities Skylines 2 mods? With bigger maps, signature buildings, and even new weather cycles, you'd be forgiven for thinking that Cities Skylines 2 has everything you could possibly need. However, with the immense mod support that the first city builder received, it would be a shame if this entry missed out on the community creativity that made Cities Skylines so engaging for so long. While we've explored every aspect of the game in our Cities Skylines 2 review, fans of the series are dreaming up their ideal mods - it could be recreating real-life locations, adding fantastical elements to their settlements, and everything in between. Now that official mod support has reached Cities Skylines 2, the quantity and quality of these mods is ramping up, so we've scoured through them for very best of the best. Continue reading The 19 best Cities Skylines 2 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines 2 review, Cities Skylines 2 roads, Cities Skylines 2 maps |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:36 AM ![]() What is the best birthsign in Oblivion Remastered? After saving the emperor down in the sewers, Cyrodiil's divine ruler will become more curious about your true identity. You'll then need to choose between 13 birthsigns that each provide boons (and sometimes debuffs) to your character. The choice you make is key. Pick a good birthsign and your character will flourish in the open-world RPG. If you don't, your Oblivion Remastered journey could become more labored. While the best Oblivion Remastered birthsigns will largely depend on your intended build, below we detail the top go-tos, alongside a full list of constellations so you can see what else is on offer. Continue reading Best Oblivion Remastered birthsign MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Oblivion Remastered quest list, Oblivion Remastered mods, How long is Oblivion Remastered? |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:46 AM ![]() Palworld, oh, how I've missed you. Blasting onto the scene in January of last year, topping the charts and upsetting parents everywhere, Pocketpair's colossal survival game has been quiet as of late, possibly a result of ongoing legal troubles with Nintendo. Several of Palworld's game mechanics have been compared to the Switch maker's classic creature catcher, Pokemon, with various models also allegedly plagiarized from Nintendo's game. While aspects and mechanics of Palworld have already been removed or adjusted in response to the lawsuit, Pocketpair has now confirmed that more "disappointing" changes are on the way. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Palworld bosses, Palworld map, Palworld settings |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:37 AM ![]() What is the best mini keyboard? The best mini keyboards are much smaller than traditional full-size gaming keyboards. That means you can fit them in a more compact setup, as well as take them with you when you're traveling. There are several standard compact sizes of 75%, 65%, and 60%, making it easy for you to find the perfect balance between controls and size. For gamers, the best mini keyboard overall is the Monsgeek Fun60 Ultra, as it packs in a massive range of gaming features for an incredibly low price. Meanwhile, for low-profile style, the Lofree Flow is our pick, thanks to its sleek design and fantastic typing feel. For a budget option, though, check out the Royal Kludge RK61, which costs under $50. For more choices, check out the list below - including the also tested section - and also be sure to read the how to choose and FAQ sections if you need some help in deciding what to look for and have some burning mini keyboard questions. Continue reading Best mini keyboards 2025: top gaming picks MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:45 AM ![]() What are the best Ark mods in 2025? The dino-survival multiplayer game has been immensely popular ever since it was released seven years ago, with a whole host of content added post-launch. If you've exhausted everything vanilla, however, or you fancy some unofficial extra goodies to wrap your talons around, these Ark mods are for you. Worry not, Ark fans, because we've got a list of the best Ark mods right here. Ranging from rideable dodos and turtles to volcanoes and pirates, this has everything you need to spice up the dino-based survival game. You can get each mod working on your Ark server by simply subscribing to it on the linked Steam Workshop page - it's that easy! Alternatively, pay attention to our Ark admin commands guide if you fancy using what are essentially cheats - we won't tell anyone, promise. Continue reading 18 of the best Ark mods in 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ark 2 release date, Best survival games, The best Ark mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:32 AM ![]() When you think of the greatest space games, it's easy to default to scale. The thousands of planets of Starfield, the infinite galaxies of No Man's Sky, the swirling systems of Eve Online, and the sheer expanse of Elite Dangerous. Outer Wilds is different. It's smaller, tighter, meticulously designed down to the smallest grain of sand. Yet despite that, or perhaps because of it, developer Mobius Digital created the most enrapturing and memorable game about interstellar exploration ever made. Now, the team confirms that it's hard at work on something new. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best space games, Best action-adventure games |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:18 AM ![]() What are the GTA 6 cheats? The GTA series is a giant sandbox full of the most ridiculous possibilities, but working within the boundaries of the game's mechanics only gets you so far. If you're looking to embrace full-on mayhem, look no further than GTA 6 cheats. There aren't any confirmed GTA 6 cheats just yet, but the long list of cheats that have appeared time and time again allows us to make an educated guess as to what's included ahead of the GTA 6 release date. Along with the usual suspects, we've also included a few entries from our own GTA 6 cheats wishlist from earlier installments of the satirical sandbox game that would be a great addition to Rockstar's latest. Continue reading All GTA 6 cheats we want to see MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, GTA 6 map, GTA 6 soundtrack |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:31 AM ![]() What are GTA system requirements? We finally got another peek at GTA 6 in the form of trailer two, but a release date delay has pushed the game into 2026. While this is disappointing news for anyone who cleared their gaming backlog in anticipation of a 2025 release, at least you now have plenty of time to replay games like GTA 5 again in preparation. Whether it's Grand Theft Auto 5 or the Definitive Edition of GTA 3, we've gathered all the PC system requirements for every major GTA game into one place. You won't need the best graphics card to run any of them, but older PCs and laptops may still struggle with the demands of GTA 5's enhanced edition following some big performance upgrades. Continue reading GTA system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:29 AM ![]() Take the maps, skins, and overall balance and feel of classic Counter-Strike and remake it all using the tech that powers CSGO. That was the dream of Classic Offensive, a long-running mod project that first started life back in 2017. But now, eight years after development began, according to its creators, Classic Offensive has been shut down by Valve. The Half-Life and Left 4 Dead developer has seemingly sent a cease and desist letter to the Classic Offensive team, preventing further builds of the unofficial remake from being released on all other modding platforms. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best old games |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:24 AM ![]() May 8, 2025: We added one new Genshin Impact code and moved several codes into the expired section. What are the new Genshin Impact codes? Gathering Primogems and Mora in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind. Fortunately, developer Hoyoverse occasionally sends out gifts in the form of Genshin redeem codes. Most codes only work for a limited time, so it's best to redeem them as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse special programs: regular video updates detailing future updates to the free PC game. Redeem codes can also drop to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events. You can find all the active Genshin codes below, including what they have to offer, how to redeem them, and where you can look for more. Continue reading Genshin Impact codes May 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:20 AM ![]() May 8, 2025 We checked for new DBD codes, and for validity of listed codes. What are the latest DBD codes? These freebie-granting DBD rewards can reward you with anything from a few bonus Bloodpoints to help prestige the latest character, to new and exclusive in-game cosmetics, so it's crucial you get them while they're live. There are more ways to customize your game than ever with DBD badges and banners, but there are still occasional rewards for items for your DBD killers and survivors, too. All of them let you show off your style, while Dead by Daylight Bloodpoints and Rift Fragments help your in-game progress, so there are always plenty of goodies to be had. Some of these Dead by Daylight codes are ongoing though, so you may have snapped them up already. Continue reading DBD codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:20 AM ![]() What is the best best standing desk? A standing desk can be transformative for your health and comfort, letting you move around to improve circulation, posture, and focus. All of which they can do without needing you to take a break from your work or gaming. The best standing desk overall right now for most buyers is the Flexispot E7. It combines sturdy, powerful height adjust motors with quality desk top options, a clean design and a low price. If you need an even sturdier unit, the Flexispot E7 Pro is the one. Meanwhile, if all sorts of in-built storage options - including a pegboard - are of interest, the Corsair Platform:6 has you covered. See below for more options and for advice on what to look for check out the How to choose section of this guide along with the FAQ that answers you standing desk questions. Continue reading Best standing desks in 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 8, 2025 9:08 AM ![]() Earlier today there was a mighty eruption of Death Stranding 2: On The Beach previews, featuring commentary on the new game's themes and social relevance from erstwhile Metal Gear Solidifier and Kojima Productions boss Hideo Kojima. Themes and social relevance, eh! Kojima is one of the few bigwigs who will engage openly with such things, which is perhaps less praise of Kojima than a judgement upon the hesitant and anodyne way other blockbuster game creators discuss the impact of their work. In this case, Kojima has talked at some length about how Death Stranding 2 builds on and, at times, resists the first game's theme of connection, based on his experiences of the Covid pandemic and his dislike of the "metaverse" - that ageing umbrella term for a newly monetisable "web 3.0" fauxtopia of networked technologies, ranging from VR to cryptocurrency, which many large video game publishers have sought to normalise in their hunger for profit growth. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 8, 2025 8:47 AM ![]() Doom: The Dark Ages releases next week, and with it the realisation that Doom Guy has come a long way since the murder of his beloved rabbit Daisy at the hands of hell. While FPS Pigface is naturally a genre descendant of Doom, I cannot say for certain if the evil rabbit that commands you to go do sledgehammer murder in its Itch.io combat demo is a descendant of Daisy. Either way, it's an ominous critter. "You know what you did to deserve this," says the rabbit. A free sledgehammer? Thanks rabbit! I knew I was good this week. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:01 AM ![]() "Attacking is the most consistent element of Elden Ring Nightreign's gameplay," says director Junya Ishizaki in a new PlayStation blog, explaining the choice to have players revive each other by hitting wounded mates with swords - a famously crucial tenet of the hippocratic oath. "We tested to see if it would work for resuscitation, and we discovered a wide variety of tactics depending on range, frequency, and probability, so we formally implemented it. We also found it quite amusing (laughs)." |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:02 AM ![]() Today, 8th May, is a day of compound darkness, for it sees the release of (at least) two games with "midnight" in the title: Midnight Special from Scared Stupid Inc, and The Midnight Walk from Moonhood. A coincidence? Absolutely not. This is clearly an occult configuration of daunting power. It's also an opportunity to briefly compare two video game aesthetics, each comparably dense, tasty and insidious. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:51 AM ![]() Necromancy is a dark art, forbidden by the mages guild in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. At least, that's what characters in the open world RPG will tell you, before selling you a spell that lets you raise skellingtons from the dirt. You can be promoted to the head of the Mages Guild, in spite of all those corpses you keep bringing back to life. Necromancy banned? Seems like no one cares. Well, one modder has fixed that. The mod, simply titled "Necromancy Is Actually Banned", will see you expelled from the Mages Guild if you perform any necrotic abracadabras in sight of a fellow member. You can also get fined by the guards. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:30 AM ![]() Sharpen your stake and pack some silver bullets because Humble Choice just dropped a May lineup packed with blood, brains, and pure gaming mayhem. For just $11.99 / £8.99 a month, you're getting eight standout games plus a bonus month of IGN Plus thrown in at no extra cost. That's over $280 in value, all for the price of a decent lunch. |
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What we end up getting when a company releases a remaster of a game varies. Sometimes, there are only some improved textures and HD enhancements. We might get a new or updated localization, if it involves a Japanese release. If we're really lucky, the alterations will be so extensive that it might feel more like a remake. That's what's happened with Bethesda and Virtuos' The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, as the remaster is so comprehensive and detailed that the experience often feels entirely new.
Oblivion Remastered begins with a player's imprisoned avatar being tasked with a royal mission to get the fallen Emperor Uriel Septim VII's Amulet of Kings to Blades Grandmaster Jauffre, while also dealing with the invasion of Oblivion's Daedra as a result of the ruler's death. We must forge our own path through Cyrodiil and find a way to save it and Tamriel. It's... fine. I'm not a huge fan of the main game's campaign and preferred supplemental missions in the past, and I found it remained true here. As a very welcome bonus, the remaster of Oblivion includes the Knights of the Nine and Shivering Isles expansions. While Knights of the Nine is totally fine, I always really enjoyed the Greymarch campaign in Shivering Isles and found returning to it a welcome premise.
As a refresher, Oblivion Remastered is an open-world action-RPG like other The Elder Scrolls games, filled with mainline and side quests to undertake. You can go through in either the first or third-person perspective, using melee, ranged, and magical attacks to cut through foes. There's also crafting, with players able to use skills such as Alchemy to make potions and Armorer to repair equipment. There are also ample opportunities to do some roleplaying, with factions to join like the Dark Brotherhood or Fighters, Mages, and Thieves Guilds and ways to pretend you're a merchant by combining Mercantile and Speechcraft when buying and selling.
When first heading into Oblivion Remastered, the most obvious change in the remaster is the visuals. This is a stunning game that looks more like Skyrim than its original release. Environments are gorgeous. Buildings look realistic. Monsters and opponents are updated, and I appreciated how much more they look like more recent installments' counterparts. All NPCs look different, often for the better, and the voice acting and lip sync looks so much more realistic and better. As someone who always prioritized the third-person perspective in The Elder Scrolls games, the camera settings are vastly improved. Everything just looks and sounds great. This even applies to player characters, since we get so many more options in the creator as well as updated original ones.
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But once you start really getting into Oblivion Remastered, it's evident how much fine-tuning Bethesda and Virtuos put into the remaster. I've always prioritized ranged weapons and magic in The Elder Scrolls series, and I could tell right away how much better things felt. I noticed magicka regenerated at a better pace, which I appreciated and left me feeling more secure early in my adventure. Also, archery feels like it got a major buff. The controller's aim assist is great, and arrows both do more damage at a faster pace. Also, again, I felt more comfortable as an archer because I could get arrows from fallen enemies instead of worrying they'd be lost. There are lots of perk adjustments, and I especially noticed this when using alchemy and when I'd see greater chances of my arrows paralyzing enemies.
There are even entirely new elements that make The Elder Scrolls IV more accessible in Oblivion Remastered. The best example of this is Clairvoyance. It's a spell added for this release and pulled from Skyrim, and it helps you find your way in case you get lost by showing a line to your direction. The tutorial ended up being adjusted as well, so it also tells you how to use it. If someone has issues with the camera and is sensitive to motion-sickness when playing titles with a first-person perspective, I could see the camera motion option assisting with that. You can also add aim assist, as I mentioned before, and adjust how sensitive that is. Also, bless the developers for adding a text and subtitle font size options, as the medium and large options for both are so helpful.
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Speaking of which, I think what I love most about Oblivion Remastered is how Bethesda and Virtuos used the remaster as an opportunity to add all of the Skyrim quality of life adjustments. We can sprint now! Sprinting is so great. And if you're using any skill, it's going to help you get experience to level up, which is so efficient. Skyrim's horseback riding, health regeneration, and over-encumbered rules are in effect for the sake of convenience and ease of play too. This means you're automatically swapped to the third-person perspective when you ride, to help you better take into account what's around you. Your health will regenerate when combat is over. If you are carrying too much, you can still move. The remaster's HUD and difficulty levels also match the more recent release. In addition to being more efficient and working better, I feel it's a big help for people who got into the series after The Elder Scrolls V debuted.
Even if you don't count Oblivion among your favorite The Elder Scrolls games, Oblivion Remastered is a triumph and sets a high bar for what we should expect from a video game remaster. While the game will play exactly as you would expect, it looks, sounds, and perhaps even feels smoother than ever before. Given how different the world looks and quality of life adjustments and changes based on Skyrim, it still might feel like a whole new experience this time around.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
The post Review: Oblivion Remastered Is a Stunning Remaster appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 8:26 AM
Instead of causing mischief and mayhem around the valley, the Cheshire Cat actually has something useful to grant you for once in Disney Dreamlight Valley. The Uncrafting Station quest unlocks a special new machine once you finish it.
Many parts of this quest are a bit confusing since the Cheshire Cat tasks you with crafting and destroying several different objects. There's a lot to get done in this task, so here's a complete quest walkthrough for The Uncrafting Station quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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How to complete The Uncrafting Station in Disney Dreamlight Valley
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To complete The Uncrafting Station quest, you need to make and break several items and create the Uncrafting Station. There are lots of tricky parts for getting the entire quest done, so here's a full breakdown of everything you need to do.
Gather materials for the three Wildly Jubilant Topiaries
The first step in this quest is to gather some materials so you can craft three Wildly Jubilant Topiaries. To make these items, you need lots of Clay, Soil, and a couple of Pink Houseleek Flowers.
Craft the three Wildly Jubilant Topiaries
Once you have all of the items needed to make them, head to any crafting station around the valley to start making the three Wildly Jubilant Topiaries. You can find them in the furniture category.
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Once you have this item crafted, head to the Cheshire Cat to hand them over. As unpredictable as always, the Cheshire Cat then immediately tells you he has no use for them and asks you to destroy them instead.
Next, place the three Wildly Jubilant Topiaries down anywhere in the valley. They can only be placed down in classic Dreamlight Valley, so if you're over at Storybook Vale or Eternity Isle, you need to travel to the main village to complete this task.
Use your Pickaxe to break the three Wildly Jubilant Topiaries you just placed
Equip your Royal Pickaxe and use it to break the three Wildly Jubilant Topiaries you placed in the village. When you're done, head back to the Cheshire Cat at his tree, wherever you have his home placed around the village.
Break the Balloon Arches with your Pickaxe
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The Cheshire Cat wants you to destroy more items, so next, you need to place the three Balloon Arches he gave you down anywhere in the valley. Just like the three Wildly Jubilant Topiaries, you must place these arches down in the valley rather than one of the DLC worlds.
Once they're down, equip your Royal Pickaxe and destroy them. Head back to the Cheshire Cat again when you're done to discuss how it went and what you should do next. After talking to him, you decide you want to make a workspace dedicated to uncrafting items. Before you can craft this special machine, you need to venture into the Alice in Wonderland Realm to find a special material for it.
Search the forest in the Realm for the Blue Spores
Your next task is to find 20 Blue Spores scattered around the vast forest in the Alice in Wonderland Realm. All of these spores appear as glowing blue orbs on the ground, so they're fairly easy to spot from afar. To find them, explore the entire main forest area and pick up each one you come across.
The easiest way to find them is to search the Realm in a counterclockwise circle. If you're struggling to find any of them, though, here's where every Blue Spore is located.
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Once you have all of the Blue Spores in your inventory, head back to your village and meet up with the Cheshire Cat. While you were on your scavenger hunt, he figured out what you need to do next.
Gather materials for the Uncrafting Station
Before you can make an Uncrafting Station, you need to gather materials to craft it. In addition to the Blue Spores you found, you also need to obtain Mushrooms, Purple Bell Flowers, Blue Passion Lilies, Glass, and Hardwood.
Craft the Uncrafting Station
With all of the materials gathered, venture to any regular crafting station around the valley to start making the Uncrafting Station. This special machine can be found in the functional items category. Place it down anywhere in your village once it's done.
Use the Uncrafting Station to uncraft any piece of furniture and wait to collect it
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Interact with your shiny new Uncrafting Station and choose any item you've previously made to disassemble for parts. Wait for the uncrafting process to complete, then grab your returned materials from it. Return to the Cheshire Cat and chat with him one last time to officially complete The Uncrafting Station quest.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:17 AM
During the Cheshire Cat's final friendship quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley, he'll ask you to embark on a scavenger hunt. He doesn't tell you why or what it entails, but all you know is that you'll have to find some mysterious items and do something with them.
What is this something? How do we complete this mission? That's what we're here to find out. Here's where you can find every scavenger hunt item during the Cheshire Cat's "On a Wild Cheshire Chase" quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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All On a Wild Cheshire Chase item locations in Disney Dreamlight Valley
During the Cheshire Cat's "On a Wild Cheshire Chase" quest, you'll have to search for and find the following four items:
During this mission, you'll eat a scavenger hunt note made of rice paper, revealing a memory inside Dream Castle. It shows a realm door covered in Night Thorns with a tree full of milk and roses. Visiting the Beauty and the Beast realm door on the castle's second floor and interacting with this tree will give you Spoiled Milk and a Dried Sprout, knocking out the first two ingredients.
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Your next objective is to venture into the Alice in Wonderland Realm again. You'll need to head back to the Queen's Maze, which you can find by heading forward from the entrance, turning right once you reach the end, and interacting with the purple mushroom to teleport straight to where you initially reunited with Alice. You'll find a White Rose tree here, letting you teleport straight to Mickey's Secret Room to collect the Cheshire Catfish.
Although these three resources were relatively simple, you'll have one more item to collect. Aside from a brief riddle, the Cheshire Cat gives you no clear-cut answers on what this is. Fortunately, we can narrow down our options using his riddle.
How to find the Cheshire Cat's final item in Disney Dreamlight Valley
With everything on hand, the Cheshire Cat will ask for one more item with the following riddle:
"I'm small and round, crushed and ground. A bean, they say, to start the day. What am I?"
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The Cheshire Cat's final scavenger hunt item is a coffee bean. Coffee beans are a cooking ingredient found exclusively in the Glade of Trust. Upon entering the Glade, you'll find coffee bean trees to harvest. If you recently gathered and used a bunch of coffee beans, you'll have to wait 40 minutes for them to regrow.
Harvesting coffee beans in the Glade of Trust will give you exactly what you need to make the Cheshire Cat's mysterious recipe, a Cheshire Concoction. Once you're ready, head to any stove or Chez Remy's kitchen and toss the four items into the pot. You'll create the Cheshire Concoction, letting you progress through the On a Wild Cheshire Chase quest.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 7:07 AM
Popular indie sensation Palworld has lost another key feature that was loved by many in the latest update, as developers Pocketpair continues to strategically mitigate the lawsuit filed against them by gaming giants Nintendo.
Update v0.5.5, which went live on May 8, has only one major change worth noticing - players will no longer be able to use their Pals as a Glider. Instead, they will need to use a Glider to move in the air. Many players, including me, were taken by surprise, but Pocketpair quickly explained the rationale behind their decision.
Palworld's recent change was forced onto the developers
Before v0.5.5, you could glide on certain pals and traverse the different corners of the map. It was a really cool feature since you were free to shoot/use your hands for other tasks while gliding in the air. Sadly, we will no longer be able to do so, and the alternative is to use a glider.
Based on the explanation from Pocketpair, the recent change in Palworld is a "compromise". Incidentally, this appears to be the second forced change following the earlier one during November 2024 (when Pals appearing from thrown Pal Spheres was changed). While the community (and I) were okay with that change because it wasn't so noticeable, the same can't be said about this change.
For starters, gliding on your Pals and with a Glider isn't the same. Secondly, it will occupy an extra item slot as well, which makes it slightly problematic. While the situation can be managed, gliding on your Pals was far more convenient. There was also the added advantage of shooting at things while in the air, which won't be the case anymore.
The community is quite expectedly disappointed with the new change, and the developers are well aware of it.
If there's any consolation, players should be expecting steady development for the game in the meantime, as the recent change should clear any chances of an immediate injunction against either Pocketpair or Palworld.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 6:12 AM
Fire Force Reignition has a lot of systems, and one of those is the Clan system. A lot of new players don't understand the actual benefit of being in a Clan because, frankly, the game does a terrible job of explaining it, and they don't seem to do anything. Well, some, but not all, clans give you certain benefits, and being in a particular Clan can actually give you an advantage. So much so that we decided to give you a Complete Fire Force Reignition Clans Tier List.
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How Clans Work in Fire Force Reignition
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As soon as you start playing Fire Force Reignition, the game will randomly assign you to one of the clans. A Clan is, essentially, your last name. You can see which Clan you belong to when you look at the leaderboard. At first, you won't really understand what the benefit is. It's just a name, right? Well, yes and no.
Most Clans in the game are, indeed, just names, but certain clans can give you passive buffs, and that's where Rare and Legendary Clans come in. The game randomly rolls a clan for you, and chances are, you're going to end up in a clan with no benefits. Here are the roll rates for all the clans:
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As you can tell, in most cases, you'll end up in a Common Clan. Of course, the game is more than happy to let you reroll your clan... for a price (250 Robux). You can also sometimes get Clan rerolls by using codes. If you manage to roll a Rare or a Legendary Clan, you can get a buff that will apply to you as long as you keep your Clan's last name.
Fire Force Online Clan Tier List
Obviously, we aren't going to list every single Clan in the game (because Common ones don't give you any benefits), so this tier list is only going to include Rare and Legendary Clans along with their benefits.
And there you have it. Good luck rolling for the best clan in Fire Force Reignition. If you're in the mood to play a similar game, check out GHOUL://RE for a very similar experience, which uses the same combat style.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:35 AM
Genshin Impact is expected to release Skirk as a playable character in the version 5.7 update. The beta leaks suggest that she is a Sword user, and her signature weapon is called Azurelight.
Luckily, the stats and effects of the new 5-star weapon were also leaked, and it looks amazing.
Skirk signature weapon stats leaked
Here are all the stats and effects of Skirk's signature weapon at level 90 R1 in Genshin Impact, based on leaks via @_hiragara_ on X:
Azurelight appears to be a pretty solid one. It has a fairly high Base ATK and provides a good amount of CRIT Rate. Furthermore, the Sword's passive increases the wielder's ATK and gives a huge CRIT DMG bonus.
While the CRIT DMG bonus on the passive is great, getting these buffs on other characters will be difficult because the effects will only trigger when the wielder has zero elemental energy. That said, the weapon itself will be a decent option because of the CRIT Rate and ATK bonuses.
Azurelight materials and where to farm
Listed below are all the materials you will need to level up Azurelight in Genshin Impact:
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You can farm the Night-Wind's Mystic Consideration and its higher rarity drops in Natlan's Ancient Watchtower domain on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
As for Refractive Bud, Bewildering Broadleaf, and Illusory Leafcoil drops, you can obtain them by defeating the Tenebrous Mimesis. Lastly, you can get the Whistle drops by defeating the Saurian Warriors. You can also obtain these materials from the in-game shop in exchange for Masterless Stardust and Starglitter.
You can also check Skirk's ascension and skill materials guide if you plan to get her in version 5.7.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:59 AM
Multiple new leaks have been shared online that show the names of all the characters expected to be released between Honkai Star Rail 3.4 and 3.8 updates. This includes some popular names, such as Phainon, Cyrene, and even Saber and Archer from the Fate/Stay Night UBW collab.
Read on for more details on the character roadmap leaks for HSR 3.4 to 3.8 updates.
All new characters in HSR 3.4 to 3.8 leaked
Version 3.4
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Version 3.4 of Honkai Star Rail will be a huge update since it will feature the long-awaited collab with Fate/ Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works. Furthermore, the developers have confirmed that Phainon will be released in this update.
Here is a list of all the characters you can look forward to in version 3.4:
Phainon is one of the most popular characters in the game, and he will become playable as a 5-star Physical unit that follows the Path of Destruction.
Meanwhile, Saber and Archer will be released in version 3.4 as part of the HSR x FSN UBW collab. Both are 5-star characters and will be available until the end of version 3.6. Saber is a Wind unit and her Path is Destruction, while Archer's Path is The Hunt, and he is the first male Quantum unit. Luckily, Archer will also be available for free, and you can obtain him by logging into the game on July 11.
Version 3.5
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Hysilens and Cerydra are members of the Chrysos Heirs and are rumored for a release in Honkai Star Rail 3.5. According to leaks via @_hiragara_, the former is speculated to be a 5-star Physical unit that follows the Path of Nihility, while the latter is a 5-star Harmony character. Unfortunately, there's no info on Cerydra's potential element as of this writing.
Version 3.6
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HSR 3.6 will be an interesting update since the leaks only hint at two new playable characters, both alternate versions of existing ones: March 7th and Dan Heng. March 7th's element will remain Ice, but her new version will follow the Path of Remembrance. Meanwhile, Dan Heng's new self is called Terravox, a 5-star Fire unit following the Path of Preservation.
Version 3.7
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As of this writing, version 3.7 of HSR is expected to release only one new character named Cyrene. Similar to March 7th's new version, Cyrene is also a 5-star Ice unit that follows the Path of Remembrance.
Version 3.8
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Lastly, HoYoverse might release Constance in Honkai Star Rail 3.8. She was originally introduced as a minor antagonist before Penacony was released. Unfortunately, there's no info on her element and Path as of writing, but more details should be available when the update gets closer.
At any rate, the character roadmap is simply based on leaks, so it is subject to change.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:51 AM
The estimated Primogems and total pull count for Genshin Impact 5.7 was recently shared online. While many are looking forward to the new version because of Skirk, some may not be able to obtain enough pulls for her.
Genshin Impact 5.7 Primogems and pull count estimation
Here's a brief breakdown of all the Primogems, Intertwined Fates, and Acquaint Fates that you can obtain for free in the Genshin Impact 5.7 update, as per info shared by @_hiragara_:
Adding them will give you up to 8320 Primogems, 10 Acquaint Fates, and five Intertwined Fates. This is only worth 57 pulls on a limited banner and 10 pulls on the permanent banner. This is far from enough to guarantee even one 5-star character or weapon, which is pretty disappointing considering the estimated pull count for version 5.6 is roughly the same.
That said, the estimated pull count does not include the rewards obtainable from the rumored new endgame content, so it may give a few more pulls, but it is unlikely it will be enough for a 5-star.
F2P players may struggle to gather enough Primogems for Skirk in version 5.7.
Version 5.7 pull count with Welkin Moon and pass Battle Pass
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If you purchase two Welkin Moon subscriptions, you can get up to 600 Genesis Crystals and 3780 Primogems, worth 27 pulls. Additionally, if you buy the Battle Pass, you will get 680 Primogems and four Intertwined Fates, which will finally give you enough pulls for a guaranteed 5-star character or weapon.
The total pull is only based on the leaked info from the beta, so it is subject to change. The amount of Primogems you can obtain in Genshin Impact 5.7 will also depend on your participation in each event.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:28 AM
Kuro Games has announced another new character named Lupa for the upcoming Wuthering Waves 2.4 update. She is a 5-star Resonator from Septimont, a city-state in Rinascita.
Furthermore, we have leaks sharing details about Lupa's potential weapon type and Attribute.
WuWa 2.4 drip marketing reveals Lupa
Following Cartethyia's long-awaited drip marketing, Wuthering Waves has revealed another 5-star Resonator called Lupa for the upcoming version 2.4 update. She is a warrior from Septimont and has yet to make an in-game appearance, so we don't have a lot of info about her.
Luckily, the official drip marketing post provides a brief introduction to the character, which reads:
Lupa is a well-known gladiator in Septimont with a pure heart and a lot of potential. Furthermore, she always pursues things she admires, and cherishes every moment when she's competing.
Lupa's drip marketing post has also revealed a new logo of the Sentinel, who guards Septimont. It is difficult to say what type of creature they are, but we can see they have a wing at the back and are holding a long spear. They could be a fusion of multiple animals, similar to Imperator.
Expected Attribute and weapon
Lupa's Attribute and weapon type haven't officially been revealed, but leaks by Stepleaker suggest that she could be a Fusion Resonator and uses a Broadblade. Interestingly, Lupa can be seen holding a long spear in her splash art. This means she could be similar to Jiyan, who also switches to a spear during combat, but his main weapon type is Broadblade.
Therefore, it is safe to say that Lupa also switches her weapon during combat. Furthermore, her being a Fusion character makes sense since we can see multiple fire creatures in her splash art, and fire users in WuWa usually have the Fusion Attribute.
Since Wuthering Waves revealed Lupa after Cartethyia, and based on the past trend, the Septimont warrior will likely be released in the second phase of version 2.4 update.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 3:59 AM
Schedule 1's second major content update has dropped, and v0.3.5 contains a fair amount of new items for players to explore.
The second content update has been in development for quite some time, and Tyler also showcased some of it on his dev streams. Players can finally enjoy all the content, available on both the beta and full versions of the game. Let's take a look to see what's been added to everyone's favorite drug tycoon simulator.
Schedule 1 v0.3.5 update additions
We don't have any new locations or weed strains as part of the new patch. However, there are indeed some exciting additions to explore.
The Jukebox can be purchased from the Boutique store, located beside Ray's Realty. The item can play all 19 tracks that are part of the OST. Eight new tracks have also been added that are composed by KAESUL. To play the tracks, you'll have to buy and place the Jukebox at a location of your liking.
A new storage property has also been added at the north end of the overpass. While Steam Cloud sync is yet to be made available, players can now enjoy the ability to export and import saves. This definitely sets up some cool opportunities for you to share save files with your friends and create custom scenarios for you to explore.
Schedule 1 v0.3.5 update tweaks and bug fixes
The latest update also includes a host of tweaks and bug fixes that are now valid for the current version.
Schedule 1 upcoming changes
A few of the upcoming changes have also been mentioned in the patch notes, which also include improvements to employees.
The upcoming updates should be arriving at the end of May. Till then, players will be able to listen to music on the Jukebox as they expand their business.
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