GamersHeroes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:47 AM Filled to the brim with memorable characters, unique traversal options, and fast-paced combat, learn more about Elementa's ARPG Silver Palace with its new gameplay showcase. The post Silver Palace Gameplay Showcase Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:01 AM Video game music record label GameChops, together with New York-based jazz ensemble VGM Collective, is giving Trainers the chance to relax and unwind with their new smooth jazz album Live from Pallet Town. The post Pokémon Smooth Jazz Tribute "Live From Pallet Town" Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:42 AM Featuring an addictive cocktail of rhythm-based combat, zany characters, moral conundrums and platforming elements, see what critics are saying about the recent release of Melbourne-based Jake Houston's Game Over - A Musical RPG?? The post Game Over – A Musical RPG?? Scores High Praise from Critics appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:01 AM Much like the 80s cop movies of yesteryear, The Precinct a little rough around the edges, but also a lot of fun for those looking to hit the streets and deal with criminal scum. The post The Precinct Review – 80s Cop Movie Sandbox Sim appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:25 AM  Doom: The Dark Ages is here and the game has plenty of collectibles including Secret Paths, Dolls, Codexes, and more. There are 22 levels throughout The Dark Ages' campaign, so there's a healthy amount of items to grab and hidden stuff to find. Here's where to find every secret and collectible for the first level:… |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:40 AM  Fans are collectively shitting their pants and racing back to defend Super Earth as one of Helldivers 2's most consequential updates since launch hits the galactic airwaves. The latest content drop adds weapon customization options, new enemies, and a bunch of fresh fixes, as everyone prepares to defend against a new… |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:25 AM  Looks like we're getting a new Persona game soon. No, not the long-awaited Persona 6, but another Persona 5 spin-off. Well, it's not even "new," per se; it's just finally getting a proper worldwide release. I'm talking about Persona 5: The Phantom X, a mobile spin-off of the series set in an alternate timeline to the… |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:45 AM  Fans won't have to wait long to see the Fallout TV show tackle the setting of one of the best RPGs in the series. Amazon announced Fallout season 2 will start airing in December 2025 with a teaser trailer that shows Lucy and Ghoul set out across the Mojave desert to the irradiated ruins of New Vegas. |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:20 AM  Imagine a modest No Man's Sky set in Proteus. That gets you a long way toward understanding the splendid Miro, both in style and substance. This is a vast game of exploring planets, combined with a solid sci-fi storyline told to you as you progress, all presented in super-lo-fi graphics that allow everything to feel… |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:00 AM  If you haven't been outside much over the first 4 1/2 months of 2025, it's totally understandable; some of the best TV shows in years have been released, giving you plenty of reason to stay indoors. With The Studio, Adolescence, and Severance, Apple TV+ and Netflix have produced the year's most talked-about shows,… |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:00 AM  Cosplay season is in full bloom, and the epic team at Mineralblu have once more captured some of the very best outfits at this year's LVL UP Expo in Las Vegas. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:56 AM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards - May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:56 AM  May 13, 2025: We added the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls. How can I get free Monopoly Go dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:33 AM  Although it's been a modest success on Steam, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre deserves more attention. Mechanically, it puts a smart, sinister spin on Dead By Daylight, pitting multiple survivors (or, as the game refers to them, 'victims') against a trio of killers, each of them outfitted with unique, sometimes complementary abilities. More significantly, developer Gun goes to great lengths to capture the visuals and atmosphere of the original 1974 movie - if film-to-game adaptations have a reputation for being low-effort cash ins, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is up there with notable exceptions like Alien Isolation. Now, just shy of two years since it was released, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is finished. Developer Gun says the game has reached its "full potential." MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre review, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:36 AM  Yet another leak has appeared that potentially reveals some of the core specs for the so far unannounced budget-friendly AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT. While the details aren't yet confirmed, this new leak suggests a gaming GPU that is likely to compete directly with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. It's fair to say that this newest generation of best graphics cards has seen more competition than in previous years, but especially in the mid-to-lower tier of the market, even if Nvidia continues to hold most of the market share. AMD has had success with the RX 9070 XT, and it no doubt hopes to have more with the RX 9060 XT, although a recent RX 9060 XT price rumor suggests that it might not be as affordable as gamers hope. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:32 AM  What is the Battlefield 6 release date? When Battlefield is firing on all cylinders, it's a thing to behold: tactical, dynamic, and immersive, there isn't much else like it out there. Some games have tried to emulate the feel of Battlefield, admittedly with mixed results, so a brand new, numbered entry in one of the best FPS series is something to get excited about. The last Battlefield game that graced our screens was 2042, and it left a bitter taste for some, having eschewed some of the core principles that made the multiplayer game great. Battlefield 6 looks to learn from those mistakes, hopefully capturing some of that early magic, gathering old players and, with any luck, a new audience in the process. Continue reading Battlefield 6 release date estimate, trailers, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best war games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:19 AM  Valve has just announced that it's introducing another compatibility check system for gaming handhelds, this time to verify whether third-party machines running Steam Deck OS can still run certain games. The move comes as the Steam Deck compatibility system comes under fire for verifying games that barely run on the handheld, while new SteamOS handhelds, such as the Lenovo Legion Go S, are waiting in the wings. Despite hefty competition, the Steam Deck remains the best handheld you can buy for gaming right now, thanks to the smooth usability of SteamOS compared to the often clunky experience of using Windows on alternative devices. However, the current Valve certification system for games has come in for heavy criticism over the last few weeks, with games such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on Steam Deck getting full Verified status, despite rarely being able to hit 30fps on the Deck, and with extremely long loading times too. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:38 AM  What are the best Expedition 33 attributes? Like most RPGs, Clair Obscur includes a leveling system that lets you invest points into a character's stats to improve their health, attack power, and so on. Expedition members gain three attribute points every time they level up, which can be spent in the Upgrade Attributes menu accessible at any Expedition Flag. The best attributes for each character in Clair Obscur Expedition 33 partially depend on your Expedition 33 weapons of choice, since their performance scales with the attribute grades attached to them. However, our top picks support the core playstyle of each expedition member in the fantasy game, whether you're running the best Expedition 33 builds or prefer to experiment with Expedition 33 Pictos and weapon synergies. Continue reading Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 attributes for all characters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 weapons, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 builds, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Pictos |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:45 AM  New Minecraft updates vary in importance. Sometimes, Mojang releases a Snapshot and, while it makes a few nice, little adjustments, business in the blocky world continues basically as normal. Other times, everything changes. In recent weeks, the mechanics (and recipe) behind leashes have been overhauled and there have been significant alterations for ranged combat. Now, one of the rarest and most useful items in all of Minecraft, previously confined to Nether fortresses and desert pyramids is available for crafting. Thanks to Snapshot 25w20a, you can now make your own saddles. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:38 AM  When is the next Minecraft update? The next Minecraft update is on the way following the recent Spring to Life game drop. We've been looking into when 1.21.6 might arrive, and which new features it contains. Minecraft updates are usually announced in the annual Minecraft Live broadcast, but Mojang revealed in late 2024 that there will now be more regular, smaller updates spread throughout the year. The Minecraft Bundles of Bravery update arrived in October 2024, while December's larger Winter Drop added the Pale Garden to the list of Minecraft biomes. With 1.21.5 having launched in March 2025, here's what's coming to the sandbox game in Minecraft 1.21.6 and beyond. Continue reading Minecraft 1.21.6 update release date and details MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:36 AM  How do you test the latest Minecraft features? These snapshots are the very first iteration of Minecraft updates and are a way for Mojang to test out bug fixes, technical changes, and even new blocks, biomes, and mobs before officially rolling them out. Anyone with the Java edition of the creative game can try these features without any risk to your current world, while Minecraft Preview exists for those on Bedrock edition, so read on to find out how to be the first to try the next big Minecraft update. During Minecraft Live, the next big Minecraft update or drop is revealed to the community. At past events, we've had the likes of the Caves and Cliffs update, The Wild Update, and the Trails and Tales update - each of them overhauling the base game with new Minecraft biomes, blocks, and mobs. Since these updates come with so much new content, they need to be tested out first, and that's where Minecraft snapshots and Minecraft Preview come in. Use them to test out new experimental features before anyone else, and feedback to Mojang if you have any issues. It's a win-win situation. Continue reading Minecraft snapshots - testing new features in 25w20a MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:26 AM  May 13, 2025: This piece was originally published August 18, 2016 as part of our 'most important PC games' series. We've republished it for Doom: The Dark Ages' launch. "The Citizen Kane of videogames" gets thrown around a lot in the modern 'games as art' discussion. And it's a term that can mean different things, depending on the commentator. Alex Steacy and Cameron Lauder put forward Half-Life as the Citizen Kane of videogames in their Twitch show, Talking Simulator, on the grounds that it had legitimized the medium, just as Citizen Kane had for film. Matt Kamen wrote for Empire that PS4 exclusive The Last of Us "may also prove to be gaming's Citizen Kane moment – a masterpiece that will be looked back upon favorably for decades." Continue reading Why Doom is one of the most important PC games of all time MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best old games, Best FPS games, Best zombie games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:54 AM  When is the Elden Ring Nightreign release date? Your time in the Lands Between isn't over just yet, Tarnished. Or should that be Nightfarer? This standalone multiplayer game is the closest FromSoftware fans can get to an official Elden Ring co-op mode, and we couldn't be more excited to get stuck into some jolly cooperation. Elden Ring Nightreign is set in a parallel universe to that of the soulslike game we all know and love, paving the way for new possibilities. This co-op adventure shrinks the boundaries of Elden Ring's open world to a single area. Limveld is a procedurally generated "open-air dungeon" populated with random enemies, locations, and even surprise cameos pulled from other FromSoftware titles. Gather your fellow Nightfarers and prepare for Elden Ring Nightreign, as we delve into everything we know ahead of the release date. Continue reading Elden Ring Nightreign release date, gameplay, story, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best soulslike games, Elden Ring review, Elden Ring Nightreign release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:58 AM  Skydance Games has delayed its WW2 superhero game, with the Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra launch date now set for early 2026. Originally scheduled to be release sometime this year, the developer says that it needs to take extra time to polish Marvel 1943. Produced and written by Amy Hennig, the creative director on the original Uncharted trilogy, Marvel 1943 was poised to be one of the biggest games of 2025. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best single-player games, Best superhero games, Upcoming PC Games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:45 AM  When is the Tales of the Shire release date? Tales of the Shire is the Lord of the Rings game we never knew we needed. A cute, cozy farming sim like Stardew Valley or Animal Crossing, Tales of the Shire turns you into a Hobbit as you embark on a relaxing, homely life in the idyllic Middle-Earth countryside. There's so much more to Tales of the Shire than farming, though, as you truly get immersed in the hobbit life. A full-blown life sim, the Lord of the Rings game has you cooking wholesome meals for your friends, trading gifts, farming, fishing, and so much more. So, here's what we know about the Tales of the Shire release date right now, including information about the delay of the relaxing game's launch, trailers, gameplay, and the most up-to-date news. Continue reading Tales of the Shire release date, trailers, gameplay, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best relaxing games, Best upcoming PC games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:12 AM  Which games are coming out in 2025? If you're anything like us, your time is already stretched trying to play all the great games out right now, and the year isn't slowing down any time soon. Hope and anticipation, agony and elation - the endless cycle of emotions we go through during the annual PC release schedule. Year in and year out, videogames are produced in such varying degrees of quality that not a single one of them is destined for certain success. Some of the best PC games of all time release alongside utter disasters, series are born while others dwindle, and occasionally a game lives up to our expectations. Below, you'll find all the upcoming PC games to keep on your radar, and it's wildly varied. There are racing games, story games, city builders, and more, plus all of their expected release dates. Continue reading Upcoming PC games 2025 and beyond MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, GTA 6 map, GTA 6 soundtrack |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:23 AM  When is Stellar Blade coming to PC? Developer Shift Up originally planned to bring Stellar Blade to PC when it was revealed back in 2019, but Sony's involvement saw the game become a PlayStation 5 exclusive title in 2021. With the overwhelming success of Sony's multiplatform strategy, the future is bright for PC users as Sony continues to bring its library of console-exclusive titles over to the platform. Like the best action-adventure games out there, Stellar Blade is incredibly stylish and flashy, equipping players with an arsenal of weapons to crush Earth's alien invaders. If slaying horrible creatures doesn't come naturally to you, we've got you covered with the best Stellar Blade skills to get the most out of Eve's abilities. Read on to find out when you can expect to play Stellar Blade on PC in the future. Continue reading Stellar Blade PC release date and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stellar Blade PC, Best soulslike games, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:24 AM  The Precinct wants to make you feel like a real cop. It doesn't necessarily want that feeling to involve just replicating the larger-than-life car chases and shootouts of an action movie, the intensive crime scene investigation of a detective, or the mundane aspects of filing paperwork at a station desk. Instead, it aims to simulate the working life of a cop by blending all of the above into a lumpy mixture of boring and exhilarating - something that's meant, in its heightened recreation of the job's ebbs and flows of excitement, to offer a different kind of police simulation. Continue reading The Precinct review - a criminally dull police simulator MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best crime games, Best police games, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:25 AM  The big guns are finally coming out to join the PCIe 5.0 SSD party, first with the Samsung 9100 Pro, and now with the new WD Black SN8100, and both drives are aiming their banks of high-speed flash memory squarely at the 'fastest ever gaming SSD' title. In fact, in most of our tests, the WD Black SN8100 has the new Samsung drive squarely beaten, which is no mean feat. It's not cheap, of course, but if you want the very best SSD available, the WD Black SN8100 has pretty much nailed the brief when it comes to performance. Cunningly, WD has also undercut the price of the Samsung 9100 Pro across the board, by just enough to make it look like a no-brainer. So what makes this new drive tick? Let's take a look inside. [site_jumplinks] MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 7:13 AM  After countless battles and many lives lost, Arrowhead has started the biggest conflict in the history of Helldivers 2. The Illuminate is standing on Super Earth's doorstep, and they're not going to knock twice. The squid-like menace is throwing new enemies our way, but luckily for us, we've got weapon customization features to fight back with. So whether you stepped away from Helldivers 2 or have always been on the front line, it's time to suit up and defend Super Earth to your last breath. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Helldivers 2 weapons, Helldivers 2 stratagems, Helldivers 2 system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 7:12 AM  It happened to Grand Theft Auto San Andreas. It happened to Fallout 3. And now, monumental open-world hit Schedule 1 has run afoul of the Australian classification system. One of the biggest surprises of 2025, TVGS' GTA-inspired, open-world crime epic has already amassed hundreds of thousands of concurrent players and near-flawless user reviews. Nevertheless, for some people, Schedule 1 is unavailable for purchase right now. TVGS' studio head, known simply as 'Tyler,' says they are working rapidly on a fix. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Schedule 1 mix, Schedule 1 money, Schedule 1 dealers |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 6:59 AM  If you're running out of storage, then now might be the best time to treat yourself to a storage upgrade with this gaming SSD deal from Crucial. The Crucial T500 gaming SSD with a heatsink now costs just $79.99 on Amazon, a good price for a drive that delivers a decent amount of performance, and one that saves you a whopping 49% on the MSRP. It can be hard to pick out the best gaming SSD for your setup, but it's always a good idea to work out whether the performance is worth the cost. Thankfully, this Crucial drive is an affordable option on a budget, delivering speeds that are only slightly slower than the Samsung 990 Pro, our top PCIe 4.0 drive recommendation, and all for less than $80. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Crucial T705 review, Best RAM for gaming, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 6:56 AM  A new AMD Ryzen specs rumor has just appeared online that could spell some very exciting news for gamers. If it's true, then there's the potential for a new 12-core X3D chip that's even faster than the acclaimed AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and a 24-core AMD Ryzen gaming CPU that can basically do everything. But isn't there already a 12-core AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D? Yep, but it has a fundamental flaw in its design when it comes to gaming, which is that those 12 cores are split across two six-core chiplets, and the big 64MB of 3D V-cache that improves gaming performance only sits under one of them, meaning only six of its cores have direct access to the cache. If you're looking for the best gaming CPU, the eight-core 9800X3D is the better option as all eight of its cores have direct access to that big slab of cache. Continue reading A new AMD Ryzen gaming CPU looks set to beat the 9800X3D MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 6:45 AM  How do you get Doom The Dark Ages Twitch drops? With the arrival of the reboot series prequel, id Software and Bethesda are offering up some tantalizing drip to keep you looking your best while you're out there living your best rip-and-tear life. Doom The Dark Ages brings us back to a darker time in the Doom timeline, and the Slayer has found himself in the middle of a war between the Sentinels of Argent D'Nur and the hellish horde. There's only one thing for it in the FPS game, and that's to dress to impress as you cleave meat from bone. Read on to find out what the latest rewards are, as well as how to redeem Doom The Dark Ages Twitch drops. Continue reading Doom The Dark Ages Twitch drops and how to claim MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Doom The Dark Ages review, Best FPS games, Doom The Dark Ages release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 6:50 AM  What are the best GTA 5 mods? There's no need to trundle through mod databases for dodgy links and unclear mod descriptions as we've done the legwork for you, hunting down the most popular GTA 5 mods for your enjoyment. After a decade as one of the best PC games, the Grand Theft Auto 5 mod scene is more than just a few cheats and trainers - it's rife with incredible additions, useful tweaks, and big transformations. GTA 5 mods are guaranteed to keep you entertained during the long wait for the GTA 6 release date, but there's almost too many to choose from. If you're stuck on which ones to install, take your pick from our list of the best mods, scripts, and addons for Rockstar's landmark sandbox game. Continue reading The 69 best GTA 5 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 5 RP servers, GTA 6 release date estimate, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 6:29 AM  The Palworld Terraria crossover is almost here. Bringing together two of the biggest survival games of all time, we'll soon be catching all-new mobs and creatures in Pocketpair's smash hit. That's not all, however, as a new update from the team finally showcases the event itself, revealing that it'll have new Pals, islands, and more. If all of this has piqued your interest, but you haven't gotten around to adding Pocketpair's creature catcher to your Steam library just yet, then I have good news: you can grab it at 25% off right now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Palworld bosses, Palworld map, Palworld settings |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:50 AM  "Soulframe has the bones of a great action-RPG," I wrote last November. Developers Digital Extremes continue to graft flesh to those bones, plumping the world-building's marrow and cranking the sinews of the combat. The game's Preludes edition - a sort of relentlessly expanding limited-access beta - continues to be updated with new weapons, faction features, player Pacts (classes, essentially), areas, and enemies. They've also made some revisions, which include turning the Idol system into a distinct set of weapons so as to give it "a more focused purpose in your arsenal". |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 11:25 AM  Excuse me, waiter, there is a Tetris in my deckbuilding soup. As a combination of roguelike deckbuilder, tactics game, and tetramino tile-builder, Drop Duchy is an interesting mash-up when it works and a somewhat messy experiment when it doesn't. It's intriguing to see the parts of these many genres falling towards a grander strategic goal, even if they don't always click into place as neatly as expected. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:57 AM  Earlier this year the Black Panther('s voice actor) suggested that Skydance New Media's Marvel 1943: Rise Of Hydra would release in Christmas 2025. We all slept a little easier that night, knowing that King T'Chanda himself had all but rubber-stamped the WW2 action game's launch window. Well, it turns out the Black Panther was lying to us. Or more generously, speculating based on what he knew at the time. Skydance have just announced that Rise Of Hydra will now release in early 2026. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 7:24 AM  If Letters Had Pants appears to be the product of three different elevator pitches that took place in the same elevator, and somehow resolved amicably rather than eating each other alive. The first pitch was for a verbal puzzler in which you combine letters into words on a randomised grid against the clock, with the twist that words vanish when scored to create blank spaces that can be bridged by other letter combinations for higher scores. The second pitch was for a bizarrely prudish roguelite that is all about ensuring that letters are properly dressed. And the third pitch was for an archaeological excavation sim in which you exhibit things like lost floppy discs, or sell them to expand your museum. The result, against the odds, is a single and cohesive video game rather than a claustrophobic clownfight. Witness the below trailer. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 7:13 AM  Doom: The Dark Ages has encouraged us to redirect our booting utensils away from Rematch's leather balls and into the vital organs of Hell's revolting soldiers. Along with various punches, flail strikes, and shield thrusts, most of which aren't even allowed in football. But could the manner of their delivery also be cause for a critical kicking? The Dark Ages notably replaces the lavishly animated glory kills of recent Dooms with faster, simpler melee strikes, so reviewer Nic and I sat down for a gentle argument over whether this was a change for a better. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 6:44 AM  I have a narcissistic recurring daydream that consists of teleporting historical celebrities into the present so that I can show them bits of 21st century technology and absolutely blow their tiny, primordial minds. "This deceptively pocket-sized contraption is a trillion times more powerful than your silly adding machines," I would tell Charles Babbage, brandishing my smashed Google Pixel phone. "Did the Wright Flyer have wifi?" I would ask Wilbur and Orville, pushing their faces against the window of a 747. "Put this in your pipe and smoke it," I would tell Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, menacing him with the trailer for Silver Palace, a new open world action-RPG from Chinese developers Silver Studio and publishers Elementa, which is notionally set in a Victorian metropolis. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 6:13 AM  Steam Deck owners will be familiar with the practice of peering into a new game's Steam store page and hoping, begging, praying to whatever god is yet to abandon this cruel joke of a reality that it has a little green tick mark on it. This is, of course, the Steam Deck Verified programme, wherein Valve gives good behaviour stickers to games that function fully on their handheld PC. Soon, this system – so often a source of relief and disappointment – will be expanded, with a view to rating games for compatibility with SteamOS as a whole. As the announcement post explains, that's because the first non-Steam Deck SteamOS handheld, a new version of the Lenovo Legion Go S, is launching soon, with the possibility of more in the future. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 5:50 AM  Surprise tentacles are without a doubt the worst kind of tentacles, except in a couple of very specific cases. Fried squid at a pot luck? Sure. Come in, my friend. Benevolent kraken helping you out of an aquatic pickle by lifting you safely to shore? Thank you, Kraken. I will fry you last. Frogwares surprise launching a remaster of Lovecraftian adventure game The Sinking City with a free upgrade to existing owners and a 50% discount on Steam for everyone else? I'll fry you second to last, Frogwares. Find a comparison trailer below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 5:28 AM  Stellar Blade - the apparently very good third-person action extravaganza with a heroine who definitely only dresses like that because she's comfortable with her sexuality and besides, bunny girl outfits are lightweight and tactically efficient - will launch for PC on 11th June, according to a new trailer. PlayStation appear to have posted the trailer early in a classic case of marketing butterfingers. They've now removed the video, but somebody from Reddit has preserved and uploaded it as an everlasting monument to Sony's shame. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 4:51 AM  Your FPS cup likely runneth over this month with Doom: The Dark Ages (unless you've got good taste. Nah, I'm just messing. It's alright) but if you'd like a top up, spare a thought for the early access release of "comedic RPG shooter" Chambers. It's from Mr. Pink and JFJ, the former of which made Golden Light, which Edwin called "the world's most disgusting FPS". Have you the read the Maw? Do you know how much it takes to disgust Edwin? Here's a little looksee. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 4:16 AM  Yes, yes, I'm opting for the scoundrel's gambit and reporting on a Reddit post. Of a self-imposed challenge run, no less! But I adored the bejeezus out of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and figured this was worth sharing in case it convinces a couple of you to give it a go. Redditor HunterIV4 has chronicled their journey to beat the RPG without dodging, parrying, or even using the powerful gradient parries, in a bid to show that Sekiro reflexes aren't as crucial to success as they might seem. Thanks, cheery RPS fanzine PC Gamer. |
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The next two Genshin Impact characters include one who we've known about for while due to Childe, which is his mentor Skirk, and an entirely new unit named Dahlia. Both will appear during the 5.7 update, though it's unknown who will appear first. While we generally suspect Skirk is a five-star, it's unknown if Dahlia is a four-star or five-star person.
We first learned about Skirk by following the story of Fatui Harbiner Tartaglia. After he fell into the Abyss when he was a kid, she found him and became his mentor. She will be a Cryo unit in-game, and her title is Void Star. Her Constellation is called Crystallina. Her one description on social media suggests that she could was picked for her role when Khaenri'ah fell.
As for Dahlia, we know less about him due to the fact this is his first real reveal. We do know he's the first new Genshin Impact character from Mondstadt in a while. He's also a member of the church, like Barbara and Rosaria. He's a deacon. He's considered a Herald of Barbatos known as the Ode and Oblation, and he is a Hydro character. His Constellation is called Cantus Choralis, and Jean mentioned he'll help people deal with problems via drinking contests.
Here's official art showing both characters:
Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices, and Skirk and Dahlia are expected to debut in 5.7 in June 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:00 AM
Sanrio has published the mid-term interim results of its 40th Sanrio Character Ranking poll, where it counted votes that arrived by May 6, 2025. It shows that Pompompurin is maintaining the first spot in the ranking, with the 2004 winner Cinnamoroll still closely trailing at second.
While the early-day initial results in April 2025 only showed the top 10, Sanrio extended the list to the top 20 for the newer interim results. The company also expanded the separate overseas country region rankings from the top 5 to the top 10. In addition, it revealed that Jewelpet newly occupies the 40th rank as a special highlight of the 40th poll.
Here are the top 20 ranked characters, as revealed in the interim results:
Pompompurin retaining the top spot in the mid-term interim results for the ranking is already a feat by itself. In the 2024 poll, Pochacco initially led the group, but Cinnamoroll overtook him in the interim results.
Sanrio will announce the final results of the poll on June 29, 2025. The company had also revealed on social media that it will hold a physical public viewing event for the final announcement at the Hello Kitty Show Box on Hyogo Prefecture's Awaji Island.
The 40th Sanrio Character Ranking poll in 2025 is available worldwide until May 25, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:00 AM
Labyrinth of the Demon King is like happening upon a lost PlayStation cult classic. It's a dive into the types of horrors and uncertainties that came from the fogs of early Silent Hill and the dungeons of FromSoftware's King's Field. In more ways than one, I'd say, as it also seems to pick up on the quirks that come from playing such titles. It's like finding a lost artifact from a timeline that didn't exist, where the person lucky enough to find it keeps going on so captivated by the design that the direction doesn't always matter.
Labyrinth of the Demon King stars a samurai who followed Lord Takeda Nobumitsu faithfully. So much so that even when the titular demon king betrayed the ruler and slaughtered everyone, this one warrior decided to dedicate the rest of his life to revenge in Nobumitsu's name. However, getting to the boss isn't so simple, as first the towers where his underlings remain must be ascended and bested. Only after taking on those burdens can the ashigaru face the demon king.
In terms of appearance and execution, Labyrinth of the Demon King feels like a mix of both Silent Hill and King's Field. Color is sapped from the land, with shades of grey and sepia depicting every scene. Fog covers everything, making it appear otherworldly. While it absolutely draws from older titles and uses a minimalistic approach to character models, building designs, and textures used, it actually ends up looking absolutely appropriate and period-accurate in execution. Still screenshots don't do it justice, as so much of the ambiance relies on the lens dirt filter, fog, and supplemental animations you might not even realize help set the stage. Even the 4:3 aspect ratio is preserved.
This applies to enemies as well. When figures are at their most obscured, especially in cinematic segments, they're most horrifying. The details are vague when you get close or examine them. It's only when you account for all the filters and additional effects that these layer upon the design and invoke your imagination to enhance the potential horrors tied to them.
As mentioned earlier, Labyrinth of the Demon King truly pulls inspiration from the design of games like Silent Hill and King's Field, and that applies to the lack of quality of life features. Things will automatically unequip without warning. Getting through menus, equipping items, and saving is cumbersome. Text can be difficult to read when engaging in conversations. While audio cues will come up for some segments, there will be certain types of opponents that you won't realize are even around as a possible threat until they attack you. (I'm talking about you, foot-sized, creepy tube-centipede-worms with a head made entirely of a giant bitey mouth that appear out of nowhere and take a bit out of your health with no warning.) Actually parrying is pretty easy, as is dealing damage to foes. However, I did find sometimes and in some circumstances that I'd suddenly switch to a dodging side-step instead of a jump. Then there was the time when I went into the start menu, but moving left and right in it was also making my character move back and forth.
While some decisions seem intentionally cumbersome, I do appreciate other ways in which Labyrinth of the Demon King stays true to older games. There's no hand-holding. You're left to figure things out on your own. (I didn't find any of the puzzles too difficult.) Opponents can be quite challenging, with the bosses actually requiring a player to be fairly well-versed with the dodging and parrying system to survive situations. A stamina system is at play that limits the length of possible combos. Though I feel like the save point system should be abandoned in favor of save anywhere options for accessibility sake, the return to form here and search for shrines to pray at feel quite appropriate.
There are times when I wish the Labyrinth of the Demon King gameplay might be a little more responsive or certain elements a little less fiddly, but the aesthetic and graphics are always on-point. It is fantastic about establishing ambiance. So even when I didn't feel completely captivated by other elements, I felt compelled to keep playing to see what new areas and enemies might look like. One thing is for certain, and that is this game is a love letter to the fifth console generation.
Labyrinth of the Demon King is available on the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:38 AM
Cartethyia is one of the most popular and important characters in Wuthering Waves, and her voice actors in English and Japanese have officially been revealed.
The Blessed Maiden's VA did a brilliant job in the main story, and many are looking forward to her playable version. In this article, you can find more details about Cartethya's Japanese and English voice actors' past works.
Cartethyia's Japanese voice actor
Asakawa Yuu is the Japanese voice behind Cartethya/Fleurdelys in Wuthering Waves. She is one of the most popular figures in the anime industry. Here are some of Asakawa's other notable works:
Besides video games and anime, Asakawa Yuu has also provided voice samples for the Vocaloid software Megurine Luka.
Cartethyia's English VA
Amanda Rischel is the English voice actor of Cartethya/Fleurdelys in WuWa. Listed below are some of her previous works:
While Amanda Rischel does not have a lot of experience under her belt, she did a fantastic job playing Cartethyia/Fleurdelys. Rischel's ability to change her voice to perform two different versions of the same character is commendable.
Cartethyia will be released in Wuthering Waves 2.4, so you can look forward to more of their brilliance.
More on Cartethyia
Cartethyia is a 5-star Resonator with the Aero Attribute and is a Sword user. The recent leaks suggest that she could be a main DPS unit with Aero Erosion debuff mechanics, so you can pair her with characters like Ciaccona and Aero Rover. Given Cartethyia's role in the story, her playable version is expected to be just as strong as Jinhsi's.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:30 AM
Fortnite's Star Wars Galactic Battle season introduces an alignment system directly impacting gameplay mechanics. You even gain experience points per quest, earning hundreds of thousands of XP if you finish the entire list. Here's a complete list of every Alignment quest you'll find during Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3.
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Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle Alignment quest list
Below is a list of every Alignment quest you'll find during Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3, organized by faction:
Light Side Alignment quests
Dark Side Alignment quests
We'll continue updating this list as we discover more Alignment quests.
Although each Alignment has 20 stages, each requiring ten quests, many of their objectives will repeat with each passing week. Each quest rewards you with 3,000 XP, gaining well over 100,000 XP if you finish all 20 stages. This doesn't include the extra XP you get from your personal Alignment quests and the "progress your Light or Dark alignment" weekly mission.
What is Personal Alignment in Fortnite?
Each time you complete a Light or Dark Side quest, you'll gain progress in your Personal Alignment. Finishing every Alignment mission rewards you with 10,000 extra XP per side, giving you up to 20,000 experience points towards the Chapter 6, Season 3 Battle Pass. Finishing five also completes the "progress your Light or Dark alignment" weekly mission, giving 30,000 additional XP.
What is Community Alignment in Fortnite?
Community Alignment is the overall progress Fortnite's community has made toward these quests. The more quests the community finishes, the higher the percentages will go. Once they reach 100 percent, everyone will unlock NPC interactions that buff you in some way.
At the time of writing, not every effect is known. Here's a list of every confirmed effect and its NPCs:
Unlocking more community alignment rewards depends entirely on the efforts of Fortnite's player base in completing these tasks. Only time will tell how this unfolds.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 10:28 AM
Fire Force Reignition is a Roblox game where you're supposed to be a good guy with super-powers and protect the people from evil. But... what if you don't want that? What if you're bored of being a good guy and just want to give in to your inner demon and become a bad guy? Well, you can. If you're tired of being a goody-two-shoes, you can give in to the flame and become an Infernal. We'll tell you everything there is to know about Infernals in this Extremely Hot Fire Force Reignition Infernal Guide.
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How to become an Infernal in Fire Force Online
You can become an Infernal at almost any time during the game, no matter which Generation you are. All you have to do is find the right NPC, complete two simple quests, and just like that, you'll give up your current Abilities and Generation, and become a scorching Infernal.
The NPC you need to talk to is Cole. You can find him inside the Factory in the main city area. The game won't really advertise where he is, as it's supposed to be a hidden faction only for those who want to play as the bad guy. You need to be Rank 4 for Cole to talk to you.
Your first quest is to kill 5 NPC civilians (so you can prove you're a bad guy). This shouldn't take you more than a few minutes. Simply walk around the city, get into a fight with five civilians, and kill them (they will fight back, just so you know). Once you've killed 5 NPCs, return to Cole.
Your next quest is even simpler. You need to collect two Infernal Ash. Guess where they are? They're inside the factory where Cole is. Simply hop around the boxes, grab two of them, and return to Cole. It shouldn't take you more than a minute or two.
Return to Cole, say that you are ready (pick the option "Ashes to Ashes...") and you'll start burning and be reborn as an Infernal.
How to play as an Infernal in Fire Force Online
Playing as an Infernal is more or less the same as playing as any other Generation, with a few differences:
According to many Fire Force Reignition players, playing as the Infernal is often more fun than playing as a Human, especially because of all the cool abilities they get. Unfortunately, it's also a one-way street, unless you completely wipe your character using Reroll Tokens.
That's all there is to it. Have fun watching the world (and yourself) burn as an evil Infernal. If you haven't already, check out our Fire Force Reignition codes for some free Reroll Tokens.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:46 AM
In a world of Dead Rails Tower Defense clones the Roblox Dead Defense game is high up there with lots of units. You'll want to get the best ones through trading and I'm here to analyze the demand and value of all units in the game. Here's my Dead Defense unit trade value tier list.
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Dead Defense Unit Value Tier List
I'll start with the Roblox Dead Defense unit trade value tier list. I've rated the units according to their trade value with the following tier parameters:
Afterwards, I'll list all of the Dead Defense units along with their rarities, trade value, and demand. Stay tuned to this page since I'll update trade values and demands over time.
Dead Defense Trade Value List
Here are all Dead Defense units with their rarity, trade value, and demand. Note that these values are based on community trading and are bound to fluctuate with time. I'll update the list as time passes.
Best Dead Defense Budget Value Units
Here are some excellent units in Dead Defense that you can aim for early and that will carry you as you farm for higher value units:
Save all your cash for trading since this is the best way to reliably get new units. Just make sure to check overall trade values so you don't get scammed with a bad trade.
That's it for my Dead Defense unit trade value tier list. Stay tuned for Dead Defense codes through our Roblox Codes page.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:42 AM
Doom The Dark Ages is now available worldwide, and our starting point is the story chapters. The main game is divided into different chapters, which we can progress through gradually. While the mission structure is pretty linear, we get to choose how to proceed.
Almost all missions, barring a few, have extra content like Secrets and Toys that you can find if you invest a few extra hours. This guide will provide you with all the information you need to complete the campaign.
How many chapters are there in Doom The Dark Ages?
The latest Doom title has a total of 22 chapters. You'll be unlocking the chapters gradually (all chapters stay locked by default). Once you finish a chapter, the next one will become available. Doom The Dark Ages is a marked improvement over Doom Eternal, which has just 13 missions.
Let's take a look at all the chapters that make up the main campaign.
Complete Doom The Dark Ages quest list
Here's the complete list of the quests you'll have to complete, arranged in order of appearance.
According to Bethesda id, each mission should take about an hour to complete. However, the actual duration in most cases is definitely less, but it will also depend on the difficulty you choose. Playing the missions at higher difficulty will make things harder, and you'll take longer to eliminate the enemies.
You can also find Secrets in almost every mission (with a few exceptions), so make sure to explore all corners of the map. Ideally, you'll want to finish a chapter first, and then concentrate on exploring the map to unearth the Secrets. This is also necessary if you want to 100% every chapter, as merely completing it on your playthrough will only partially complete it.
All secrets in Doom The Dark Ages
The following list provides an overview of all the secrets that can be found at different levels. This is a working list, so it will be duly updated.
Village of Khalim
Hebeth
Barrier Core
Sentinel Barracks
Holy City of Aratum
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:25 AM
Finding a ship around the vast island in Fortnite can be a pretty tough task. Luckily, there's one way to guarantee you obtain one in every match. The repeatable gather fuel and fix the TIE Fighter quest grants you a fully functioning ship.
This quest can be a bit tricky since it sends you on a small scavenger hunt for some essential ship components. It's a great one to know about, though, since it gets you access to lots of XP and a ship whenever you want one. Here's how to gather fuel and fix the TIE Fighter in Fortnite.
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Gather fuel and fix the TIE Fighter in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle
To complete the gather fuel and fix the TIE Fighter quest in Fortnite, you need to find three fuel containers and use them to repair the ship. This quest can be found at a Rebel Outpost Landmark location on the road slightly south of Flooded Frogs.
This task is one of the many you can work on to discover and complete story quests throughout the Star Wars season. It's a special one you can complete in every round to have easy access to a TIE Fighter as needed.
To start this quest, approach the sparkling console near the west end of the outpost. It's marked with a white diamond icon, so it's easy to locate from far away. Interact with the console to start the fixing process.
Once the console has been activated, you need to get to work repairing the TIE Fighter. It's missing some critical components, so you need to find and use them to get it working.
Where is the TIE Fighter fuel in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle?
There are three TIE Fighter fuel containers, all of which can be found around the small Rebel Outpost Landmark. You don't have to wander very far to locate them. Each is a long, oval-shaped black container that blends in with the environment quite well.
All three fuel containers are marked with a white diamond icon, so as long as you stay in the Rebel Outpost, it's fairly easy to locate and grab each one. You can acquire them by selecting the interact button once you're close to them. This button varies by platform, but is displayed once you're near a fuel container.
Fix the TIE Fighter in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle
Once you have all three containers, approach the broken TIE Fighter sitting on its side near the north end of the Rebel Outpost. Interact with it to install the three fuel containers and fix it so it's usable again. As soon as you finish interacting with it, the TIE Fighter jumps upright so you can then hop inside and start flying.
If you're seeking more XP, there are plenty of other tasks you can tackle around the island. Next, try using a telephone booth to don a disguise, completing Leia Organa's story quests, and sprinting distance while under the effects of Slap.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 9:12 AM
Yixuan is an upcoming character who will be released in the Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 update. The beta leaks show all the materials we'll need to level up the Yunkui Summit.
This includes some of the new materials that will only be available in the second season of ZZZ since it will introduce new attributes. Here's a guide covering all the materials required for Yixuan's promotion and leveling up her skills.
Yixuan level-up materials in ZZZ leaked
Yixuan's drip marketing has already confirmed that she will get a new Attribute and Specialty in Zenless Zone Zero 2.0. The recent beta leaks suggest that her Specialty is called Rupture, which means you will need a new type of material for her.
Here's a list of all the materials you will need for Yixuan's max promotion in ZZZ, as per leaks via Hakush.in:
Additionally, Yixuan's new Attribute is a new version of Ether, but you will still need the same materials as those used by other Ether Agents:
You will also need the following two materials to level up Yixuan's Core Skills:
Where to farm the materials
Basic Ether Chip, Advanced Ether Chip, and Specialized Ether Chip
You can farm the Basic Ether Chip, Advanced Ether Chip, and Specialized Ether Chip by completing the Resonance Test Combat Simulation or using the Dismantle Function. You can access the challenge from the VR Device.
Basic Rupture Certification Seal, Advanced Rupture Certification Seal, and Arbiter's Certification Seal
Basic Rupture Certification Seal, Advanced Rupture Certification Seal, and Arbiter's Certification Seal are new materials for Rupture-type Agents like Yixuan. Unfortunately, you cannot pre-farm them since they will be available only after version 2.0 is released.
Exuvia of Refinement and Higher Dimensional Data: Miasmic Elytron
Exuvia of Refinement and Higher Dimensional Data: Miasmic Elytron are also new materials that will be added in ZZZ 2.0.
We will update this guide once we have the official information.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 8:40 AM
If you've been playing Fire Force Reignition, or if you've seen the show, there's a good chance you've heard the term "Adolla". Simply put, Adolla is a version of Hell in Fire Force Online. While it might sound scary, many players visit the realm in order to get special blessings and even abilities. We'll tell you everything you need to know about Adolla in this Ultimate Fire Force Reignition Adolla Guide.
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How to enter Adolla in Fire Force Online
To enter Adolla, you first need to finish Xatu's questline. Xatu is the NPC (with weird purple symbols above his head) that's on top of the stairs in the main city where the Fire Force Entrance Exam NPC is.
Xatu won't give you the quest unless you have enough Grace. To get more Grace, just go out and do more quests, and in particular, kill more bosses (because they give the most Grace). Check back with Xatu occasionally to see if you have enough.
If you have enough Grace, Xatu will tell you to find four of his friends hidden around the world. Thankfully, they aren't too difficult to find. Here's where to find each of them:
Find each of these NPCs, and tell them Xatu sent you. Once you're done, return to Xatu, and he'll tell you he can sense the door to Adolla. Fast travel to the Fire Force Headquarters and press "U" to turn on the location tracker. Travel to the "Mystery Door". Inside, you'll find another NPC named "Ben". As soon as you talk to Ben, you'll get teleported to Adolla.
How to get Adolla blessing in Fire Force Online
One of the main reasons why players travel to Adolla in the first place is the Adolla Blessings.
To get blessings, here's what you need to do:
The blessing you get is always random, but you can reroll it by repeating the process above. Here are the blessings you can get:
That's all there is to it. Have fun getting the Adolla Blessing. If you need help picking the right abilities for you, check out our Definitive Fire Force Reignition Abilities Tier List. If you haven't already, check out our Fire Force Reigntion codes for some free rerolls.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 8:21 AM
Indie hit Palworld keeps growing in terms of content, and developers Pocketpair have announced an upcoming collab with Terraria.
The news of the upcoming collab was announced on May 13 as a summer expansion. If you, like me, have been skeptical about Palworld's future, there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic instead. The developers haven't shared many details yet, but it has certainly caught me by surprise.
Palworld's Terraria collab will be a big expansion
2025 has been a surprising year of video game releases and announcements (Rockstar's GTA 6 delay broke my heart). Despite the difficulties that Pocketpair has had to endure from Nintendo, Palworld has continued to receive regular updates. There has been plenty of new content since the game's launch.
Pocketpair has proved all doubters wrong again with the recent announcement. Titled Palworld Tides of Terraria, the major expansion will have the worlds of the two video games collide. As mentioned earlier, the exact details remain hidden.
The update should arrive in the summer. Based on the official information, we will be able to catch monsters from the world of Terraria and add them as pals. There is news of new pals, islands, and more. More information will be announced over the next few weeks via social media channels, and I am quite excited.
Pocketpair has also revealed a few screenshots, and things look pretty interesting. I am always excited to have new pals, and so should the community. Terraria, on its own, has been among my favorite indies, which makes me more hyped for the upcoming expansion.
When Nintendo sued Pocketpair, I was skeptical about what the future holds for Palworld. Since then, things have been pretty positive as far as new gameplay content is concerned. The upcoming update should also be available for free, which makes things even better for those of us who own a copy.
At this point, I don't even know what more to expect from Pocketpair. I am extremely excited about this upcoming expansion, and hopefully, it will have plenty of new content for the likes of us who have already reached the endgame.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 7:55 AM
If you're interested in learning the ways of the force and obtaining a Lightsaber, you need to meet up with someone who's familiar with both in Fortnite. One of the many characters you can learn from is Darth Maul, but he's a tricky guy to find.
As he always does, Darth Maul has found a way to return from death. He can be found hanging out on the island, ready to teach you some powerful dark side abilities. If you're eager to master his abilities, here's where to find Darth Maul in Fortnite.
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Darth Maul location in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle
Darth Maul doesn't have a fixed spawn location on the island in Fortnite. Instead, he randomly appears as a hologram marked by a special Lightsaber icon on the map. He's one of a few hologram NPCs you can interact with to unlock special powers, so to ensure you meet him and not someone else, you need to search for his unique icon.
Darth Maul's map icon is a Red Lightsaber with a black and red pattern behind it. This pattern matches his skin, so it's fairly easy to distinguish from other Lightsaber icons you spot. The only other Red Lightsaber icon you may see on the map belongs to Palpatine, so closely examine the icon to make sure you go for the right one.
Like all hologram characters, Darth Maul will train you if you manage to be the first player to reach him. When you talk to him, he'll open a special Training Rift Gate you can enter to unlock powerful abilities.
When does Darth Maul spawn in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle?
The Darth Maul hologram seems to appear around one or two minutes into each match. He seems to arrive after the first storm circle has passed, so you have some time to gather loot before meeting him. His precise spawn time and location are fairly random, though, so keep an eye out for his icon on the map to have the best shot at finding him.
How to get Darth Maul's Lightsaber in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle
To obtain Darth Maul's Lightsaber, you need to chat with him to activate the Training Rift Gate. Once you do, a short cutscene will play as your character goes inside to acquire it. His Lightsaber is yours to use as soon as your character returns.
What does Darth Maul give you in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle?
Darth Maul grants you a Red Sith Training Lightsaber and the Force Throw ability. His Lightsaber is the same as the one you can acquire from Palpatine. The only unique Red Lightsaber you can get belongs to Darth Vader Samurai and is separate from this one.
You can only master the Force Throw ability by learning it from Darth Maul himself. You can technically pick up his Lightsaber off any player you defeat who happens to have it, but his force abilities are exclusive and must be learned from the Sith master himself.
Force Throw is a powerful ability that allows you to pick up nearby objects and hurl them forward as projectiles. It's great for dealing damage or destroying nearby items, so it's fairly versatile for most situations.
If you're seeking a different Lightsaber and force ability, you may want to know where to find Mace Windu and his Purple Lightsaber next. And if you're after some XP, consider tackling quests like using a telephone booth to don a disguise and sprinting distance while under the effects of Slap.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 5:10 AM
Bags are packed, mobile phones and power banks are charged, and the community is complaining about the smallest of things? Must be a Pokémon Go Fest coming up, and I'm all here for it!
I plan to attend the Paris Go Fest in-person event in June (even if it has, by far, some of the worst Pokémon on offer in comparison to New Jersey's Bombadier and Osaka's Drampa spawns) and have been diligently preparing for the trip by saving up Poké Balls, Lures, Egg Incubators, and everything else I need to maximize my chances of finding my Shiny Pokémon targets.
For a lot of people, including myself, Shiny Pokémon and new Pokémon spawns are the main reason you go to these events, either by yourself or with a group of friends or as part of a community, but it got me wondering what others such as yourself are planning to do, or hope to achieve, while out there.
We have Zacian and Zamazenta raids to look forward to, as well as an unannounced three-star raid during the Global portion that'll surely be announced closer to the end of June. But what are you hoping to achieve while travelling the world?
Do you have a list of Pokémon you hope to catch to complete your Pokédex, like Skiddo? Are you using the events as an excuse to travel and maybe finally go somewhere like Japan for the first time? Is this your first ever in-person Go Fest, and you just want to share your hopes for the experience?
Let us know down below in the comments section. We'd love to hear what your plans and hopes are, or, if like me, you are praying you come across a Shiny Frigibax (Shiny debut at Go Fest btw), before the trip is over.
And if you are at Go Fest Paris in person and see a guy rocking a Destructoid shirt. It's likely me—so come say hi!
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 4:06 AM
Doom The Dark Ages is available on advanced access with the full launch coming soon, but the performance so far has been dodgy to say the least.
While console users have found things pretty smooth until now, the same can't be said about those who are on PC. A major issue earlier prevented Nvidia users from being able to start advanced access on time, but that problem has been fixed. However, freezes, crashes, and lag-related incidents have been pretty common, and here are some tips and tricks to try in the meantime.
Doom The Dark Ages lag and crash fix
It appears that the current version of the game on PC has some optimization issues. If you're using an Nvidia graphics card, make sure to update your drivers. There's a false error message that pops up when you start the game for the first time. You can ignore it and proceed to play, but make sure that your drivers are updated to the latest version.
It's better to cap the max FPS to 60 for the time being. This will smooth the FPS; if you don't put a limit on, there's a chance for the client to push it to an unrealistic target, and cause stutters in the process. There are a few incidents on Doom The Dark Ages' Steam forum about some players encountering crashes when the FPS drops suddenly. Putting a cap on maximum FPS will hopefully prevent that issue.
For the time being, it's better to reduce the overall graphics settings (even if your hardware can handle it). This will reduce the load on your setup, and ensure that stutters and lag, however occasional, don't happen at all. Additionally, you can turn off V-Sync, as that will decrease the load on your setup.
These are the current settings I have been running on my system. It uses an RTX 3060 and Ryzen 5600G (not amazing, but gets the work done). These settings have prevented any incidents of crashes and FPS drops consistently. There have been a few random stutters, but it's ignorable (happens if there are too many enemies at the same location).
I am hopeful that Bethesda will be pushing out a day-one patch with the full release, which should fix plenty of optimization issues that have taken place on PC so far.
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