GamersHeroes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 5:05 PM YouTube Partner, Retro Collector, and Nintendo Nerd RectWizard will be a Special Guest at this summer's Fire & Ice RGX 2025 event. The post RectWizard Special Guest at Fire & Ice RGX 2025 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 4:17 PM Announced during EVO Japan 2025 this past weekend, Unika will make her way to Arc System Works' Guilty Gear -Strive- May 27. The post Guilty Gear -Strive- Unika DLC Launching May 27 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 3:54 PM Celebrating 11 years of Summoners War, the team behind this long-running title is keeping the activities going with a number of brand-new in-game events and a global fan art contest. The post Summoners War 11th Anniversary Prizes and Fan Art Contest Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 3:41 PM Season of the Divide has arrived in New World: Aeternum, bringing with it the first Hardcore Seasonal Server, the ocean-themed Coral Divide map, and an all-new Capture the Flag mode. The post New World: Aeternum Season 8 "Season of the Divide" Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:52 PM A new single-player experience, the no-holds-barred world of Rebellion's Speedball is getting that much more intense with the inclusion of League Mode. The post Speedball League Mode Single Player Update Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:11 PM The world of Singularity 6's fantasy life sim adventure Palia is getting that much bigger with today's release of the Elderwood expansion. The post Palia's Elderwood Expansion Now Available for PC and Consoles appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:56 PM The team at iam8bit is teaming up with Aggro Crab to bring fans a treasure trove of adorably cheeky physical editions of Another Crab's Treasure. The post iam8bit x Aggro Crab Announce Another Crab's Treasure Physical Editions appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:33 PM Choose your own adventure meets point and click meets platformer with the upcoming release of NikkiJay's narrative-driven story "PLOTformer" Quantum Witch June 24. The post Narrative-Driven Quantum Witch Launching June 24 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 13, 2025 4:10 PM  Later this week, Marvel Rivals developers NetEase will bring back the free-to-play online shooter's very first cosmetic battle pass. However, if you didn't buy it the first time around, you're now going to have to pay a higher price. And the developer confirmed this is how it will work moving forward for all returning… |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 13, 2025 3:01 PM  "Next-gen" upgrade fees are coming to Switch 2. Ahead of the console's launch in June, more and more publishers are sharing new details about the Switch 2 versions of games that are already on Switch, and many will require a $10 fee in order to unlock them. But what exactly are you paying for? |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 13, 2025 2:55 PM  When you reconnect with Sciel in the Gestral Village, she's been champion at their local arena tournament for a while, and absolutely dominant at that, like a sexy, French Roman Reigns or something. It's not till you finally get around to using her in your party that you really figure out why. She obviously took it… |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 13, 2025 2:35 PM  Doom: The Dark Ages introduced semi open-world areas of the kind found many Halo games. The first of these appears in "The Siege Part One," which is the sixth mission in the game. |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 13, 2025 2:25 PM  I don't go here (Magic: The Gathering, that is), but I'm obsessed with the new MTG and Final Fantasy collaboration. I swore off trading card games when I realized how much money people dump into cracking packs, but I can still appreciate some good Final Fantasy art when I see it. Something I also appreciate is a good… |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:41 PM  Doom: The Dark Ages wouldn't be a Doom game without Secret Paths, Dolls, Codexes, and more scattered throughout its levels. There are 22 levels throughout The Dark Ages' campaign, and here's where to find all of the secrets and collectibles for the second level: "Hebeth." |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:30 PM  Sinners is a bona fide blockbuster. It has now earned over $215 million domestically and a total of around $285 million globally. That makes it one of the most successful original live-action films in many, many years. |
Kotaku Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:05 PM  Black Mesa, the fan developed remake of the original Half-Life, is currently only $2 on Steam. This is the cheapest the fantastic reimagining of Valve's first game has ever been on the store, the big sale in honor of Black Mesa being on Steam for 10 years. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 7:07 PM  It's update day in League of Legends, and while patch 25.10 is now live and the patch notes are out in the wild, it's actually news about 25.11 that's caught my attention. With 25.11 heading to the PBE, Riot has revealed that for the first time in a long while, there will be no new skins on the test server to uncover, and thus no new skins when the update drops later this month. The reason? Riot's put most of its energy into reworking its underwhelming and controversial Masque of the Black Rose skin series. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 5:39 PM  2024 was awash with new survival experiences, and even though I feel it gets overlooked and flies under the radar a lot of the time, Enshrouded emerged as one of the best. Part survival game, part fantasy RPG, it may still technically be in early access, but it's been putting out some pretty big updates at an impressive pace. Its sixth major update has now landed, and not only does it add some excellent new features and mechanics, but it brings plenty of eerie, horror game-esque vibes. Continue reading Survival RPG Enshrouded just dropped a colossal, creepy update MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Enshrouded system requirements, Best survival games, Enshrouded repair guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 2:39 PM  Arc Raiders recently wrapped up an extremely popular playtest that, judging by the reaction from players and press, went over rather well. Now, the publisher behind the game has confirmed it was a resounding success. As the Escape From Tarkov challenger gears up to take on the king of extraction shooters and fend off fellow newcomers like Marathon, Nexon says that Arc Raider's second tech test "exceeded our expectations" considerably. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best multiplayer games, Best co-op games , Best PC games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:01 PM  Steam Early Access has been tough on Path of Exile 2 so far. While Grinding Gear Games' sequel has proved incredibly popular, plenty of the studio's changes have also been controversial. PoE 2's endgame has been under constant surveillance, as it evolves alongside the rest of the ARPG. Now, with update 0.2.0h, GGG is introducing some game-changing improvements, and they should be here very soon. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:48 PM  In a world where I'm constantly wincing in pained surprise at the age of some of my favorite games, Marvel Rivals actually feels like the opposite. I forget, due to the amount of content in the game and its popularity, that it's only been around for a matter of months. NetEase has just reminded me of the hero shooter's infancy by announcing a new event that marks the one year anniversary of its closed alpha - the first time players went hands-on with the game publicly. To celebrate, it's doing something pretty awesome. Not only will the Marvel Rivals Galacta's Gift event give you the chance to earn some free rewards (including a costume for your favorite hero) but it will also bring back its first ever battle pass, making it available to buy once again. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:40 PM  Sometimes you just want to relax. Whether it's after a rough day of League of Legends ranked, or a long day at the office thinking about League of Legends ranked, there's no better feeling than kicking back and chilling out. There's a whole slew of relaxing games out there; Stardew Valley regins supreme, of course, then there's the likes of Disney Dreamlight Valley and Palia. As we wait for titans like Witchbrook and Haunted Chocolatier to finally appear, new life sim Pixelshire is the perfect addition to your cozy collection - and we're giving away 15 Steam codes for free. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best farming games, Best indie games, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:38 PM  An Intel GPU partner is reportedly working on a custom Intel Arc B580 graphics card that chains two of the gaming GPUs together, like the old SLI graphics cards of yesteryear. Not only that, but it reportedly has a whopping 48GB of VRAM - even more than the mighty RTX 5090. Multi-GPU setups for gaming have been tried and tested in the past, but they've never really caught on, and we weren't expecting this tech to raise its head again in 2025, especially with an Intel GPU. The best graphics cards are powerful enough individually, and multi-GPU setups can introduce compatibility problems too, although we're sure that the most committed gaming enthusiasts would still like to own one if they could. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:37 PM  Black Mesa is mostly lauded for its reimagining of Xen, but I prefer Crowbar Collective's take on the opening Anomalous Materials section. The reception area with the chunky, CRT security monitors. The changing room with the HEV suit. That iconic little cafeteria area, where you blow up Magnusson's casserole. The original Half-Life has a distinctive, generational aesthetic - the sights and sounds of Valve's shooter are etched into the collective memory of an entire epoch of PC players. But Black Mesa adds a new layer of detail. Once a fan-driven modding project, it's now ten years since Black Mesa first arrived on Steam, and to celebrate, it's gotten a worthwhile update and a severe price cut. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best VR games, Best old games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:17 PM  Nvidia is reportedly raising the official prices of all of its GPUs in an effort to "maintain stable profit performance" in the face of trade barriers and rising manufacturing costs. A new report is suggesting that Nvidia is facing "multiple crises" affecting its earnings and is already raising prices, with chips such as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 seeing the biggest cost hikes, thanks to their popularity for AI workloads. If you want to own the best graphics card from Nvidia, you are already expected to pay a hefty premium. Plus, with the demand for its latest RTX 5000 series cards, such as the RTX 5090, already so high, raising the MSRP for Nvidia cards will only snowball into even higher prices across the board, as board partners and retailers look to pass on any additional costs to gamers. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:10 PM  Want to find every Doom The Dark Ages Demonic Essence? The easiest and most efficient way to strengthen the Doom Slayer is to collect Demonic Essence, a special item that permanently enhances your abilities. You're going to have to work for these enhancements as they're held by demonic leaders, unique variants of demons that are not only stronger, but also feature different attacks. While it's certainly helpful to have access to all Doom The Dark Ages upgrades and weapons, you can't go wrong when you focus on improving yourself above all else. If you want to tackle the Doom The Dark Ages campaign on the hardest difficulty, these power-ups are essential as they will prevent you from being taken down in only a few attacks. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Doom The Dark Ages review, Best FPS games, Doom The Dark Ages release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:02 PM  If you've grown tired of Wuthering Waves, Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero, or Honkai Star Rail, there's a new anime RPG in town you won't want to miss. Silver Palace has only just been revealed, but the steampunk action game is already taking the internet by storm. With a gorgeous Victorian world, frenetic combat, and even a horse that can drift, Silver Palace is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated games around. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best anime games, Best RPGs, Best single-player games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:38 PM  Where are all the Expedition 33 Mimes? Clair Obscur has its fair share of weird and wonderful enemies, but Mimes are a cut above the rest. These hidden bosses are found in every major location on the Continent, and they are as much an ode to Clair Obscur's French influence as the cosmetic outfits they drop. Mimes aren't the biggest boss challenge in Clair Obscur Expedition 33, but their unique moveset and ability to construct invisible barriers that absorb damage can make them appear impossible to defeat. However, like all mime artist tricks, this is just an illusion. We've delved into all the secret areas in the turn-based RPG to provide a complete list of all Mime locations, plus some essential tips on how to beat them. Continue reading All Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Mime locations and weakness MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 weapons, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 builds, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Pictos |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 5:58 PM  I think it's kind of under-appreciated how funny Tetsuya Nomura is. In recent years his social media presence has become quite mysterious, in that he'll just kind of drop some kind of cryptic tease on Twitter and then not explain himself. Despite not having revealed a single drop of information about Kingdom Hearts 4 since its announcement three years ago, Nomura hinted at some deeper lore about the series' paopu fruit in a very nonchalant manner. It's just funny at this point! And he's done it again, this time with a Magic the Gathering card. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 4:32 PM  Crossovers! Collabs! Whatever you want to call them, love them or hate them, in an age where the biggest companies only seem interested in serving you the same thing over and over again, we're stuck with them. This time around, it's a bit of an odd one, as Palworld is getting a Terraria-themed update sometime this summer. Why Terraria? Genuinely no idea, I suppose they might appeal to a similarish kind of crowd, outside of that I haven't the foggiest. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 3:13 PM  FBC: Firebreak is a bit of a departure from Remedy's usual games, given that it's a three-player multiplayer first-person shooter. The shooty bit is nothing new, that's pretty typical of Remedy's games, even if the shooting always has something slightly off about it. It's the multiplayer angle that sets it apart, and, funnily enough, the fact that Remedy don't always make shooting feel all that great, so it's left me curious as to how it actually plays. I'm assuming some of you feel the same way, and there's some sort of good news: you can sign-up to playtest it this week. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:54 PM  More than two years on from Microsoft's last mass round of layoffs, the company is laying off a huge amount of staff once again. As reported by CNBC, the tech giant is laying off 3% of employees across the entire company, meaning all levels, teams, and geographies. While nothing has been directly confirmed as of yet, this does include the possibility that some games studios it owns will be affected too - we'll provide an update if there is one. In a statement provided to CNBC, a Microsoft spokesperson said that the company will "continue to implement organizational changes necessary to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace." The spokesperson also said that one objective of the layoffs is to reduce layers of management. As always, a ridiculously heartless way to frame such a thing. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:03 PM  Anyone that's played a FromSoftware Souls game knows how it tells its stories. You meet a wide range of characters, all of which mostly just talk at you in varyingly cryptic ways. There's also tiny bits of lore offered up from weapons and items too, all of which build up a messy picture. But in something like the upcoming Elden Ring Nightreign, where the main focus is gameplay that encourages you to constantly be on the move, I've been left wondering how its story will play out. As it turns out, it's quite different from the original Elden Ring. |
Siliconera Tuesday, May 13, 2025 7:00 PM
D3 Publisher announced its next PC game will be the otome visual novel Despera Drops. It will arrive on Steam on May 27, 2025. We'll be able to play it in both English and Japanese, and this marks its first appearance on computers. Previously, the title only appeared on the Switch worldwide.
Despera Drops first showed up on the Switch in Japan, where the otome visual novel debuted in 2023, before coming to the console worldwide and PC now in 2025. D3 handled the Japanese Switch release. Aksys took care of the English Nintendo launch, but it is not involved in this version. While Red Entertainment worked on the console release, Wizardsoft Corporation is credited as the developer here.
The story features a college student named Mika Amamine with the ability to discern information and intention about individuals she touches. While she covers her hands at all times, now, accidents sometimes happen. After meeting with a certain individual she once inadvertently touched, learning about his lost memories in the process, he's murdered. She realizes a "staff" member was responsible. A conspiracy leads to her being arrested and carted away alongside other criminals. However, an attempt to escape alongside them also means a chance to find out what's going on, clear her name, expose a seedy organization, and find love with one of her new "allies."
The PC version will be on par with the Switch release. This means the main game and its seven After Stories segments with characters are available. You can also use a keyboard with mouse or controller to play. Steam Cloud saves are supported in the otome visual novel, and you can earn achievements and trading cards as you play the PC game.
Despera Drops will come to the PC via Steam on May 27, 2025, and it is on the Switch worldwide.
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Siliconera Tuesday, May 13, 2025 6:00 PM
Tekken 8 Director Katsuhiro Harada discussed the possibility of a Waffle House stage appearing in the game on social media, during which he brought up his attempts at communication with the restaurant's owners and representatives regarding outreach about a licensing arrangement. He also suggested a replacement possibility called the "Hustle House."
Harada actually first mentioned the possibility of a similar sort of stage inspired by the Waffle House in Tekken 8, but that featured a different name or possible distinctions if an agreement couldn't be reached. He noted, "If we can't get that "House" name license, how about we call it "Hustle House" stage? Doesn't that make sense to everyone?"
Then, in a longer statement, Katsuhiro Harada noted he'd actually been attempting to contact the Waffle House owners in the hopes of getting the license to feature it as a stage in Tekken 8. He noted, "Over the past year or more, I've actually tried to make contact through several different channels. However, and this is purely my own speculation, I suspect that the lack of response may be due to the fact that the project I'm known for revolves around "fighting-themed video games.'"
Harada also explained that was his reasoning behind mentioning the Hustle House option. He noted, "That said, if—like I suggested earlier—using a different name or format is acceptable as long as the core message is maintained, then I would be willing to seriously reconsider and explore this again."
Here is the full statement:
In another comment on social media, Harada also described a Waffle House employee deflecting a thrown chair by a customer as "an excellent parry."
Tekken 8 is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the next major update will add Fahkumram and a Pac-Man stage as DLC.
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Siliconera Tuesday, May 13, 2025 5:00 PM
Square Enix announced the Final Fantasy XI May 2025 Login Campaign, and this month's event features a new Prishe's Boots item being released in honor of the FFXI 23rd anniversary on May 16, 2025. The campaign is live now, and it will end on June 2, 2025.
As the new and spotlight item, Priche's Boost are among the most expensive items in this FFXI event. You need to earn 500 points by June 2, 2025, then trade for them before the offer ends on June 9, 2025, to get the equipment for your avatar. It can also be synergized for a high-quality version. The standard version offers one defense and can be equipped by all races and all jobs. The +1 version goes up to 2 defense and adds Haste +3%.
Here are some other notable FFXI May 2025 Login Campaign items available alongside the boots:
This isn't the only way Square Enix will honor the 23rd anniversary of FFXI, as the official YouTube channel will stream soundtracks from the first Final Fantasy MMORPG between May 15-16, 2025. The placeholder is already live, and you can see it below.
Final Fantasy XI is available on PCs, and the May 2025 Login Campaign will be live in FFXI until June 2, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, May 13, 2025 4:00 PM
Pocketpair announced some details about what to expect from the Palworld Summer 2025 update, and it confirmed the Terraria crossover will be part of it. It will be called Tides of Terraria, and the teaser image includes the Eye of Cthulhu boss and someone wielding a sword and wearing what looks like the Silver Armor from that game.
The announcement was rather vague and didn't offer many confirmations about appearances from Terraria in Palworld. It did note that the monsters there will appear as crossover Pals. The image shows a lone character in Silver Armor in the center. The sword that person is wielding is a bit difficult to make it, but it could be the Beam Sword from Terraria. The Eye of Cthulhu is in its first form in that appearance. It seems to be surrounded by the Cave Bat enemies from the game as well.
As for the other Summer 2025 update additions, Pocketpair shared three Palworld screenshots. One shows the player character fishing in an arctic environment and surrounded by three new Pals. Another shows three new Pals on and by a pier. The final one shows Croajiro and Pengullet with two new Pals that are new variants based on them.
Here are those screenshots:
Palworld is available in early access on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the new update arrives in Summer 2025. Future patches will also include changes as a result of the Nintendo lawsuit.
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Siliconera Tuesday, May 13, 2025 3:00 PM
Hugo Vlad is the next S-rank Agent to debut in Zenless Zone Zero, and HoYoVerse decided to welcome the character to the game by once again releasing an anime style EP trailer and music video called "My Curse, My Fate." It features performances by multiple singers while also showing key moments that shaped his life. This comes ahead of his banner's debut on May 14, 2025.
Things start with Hugo's past, highlighting his family situation and the abuse he endured because he has one grey eye and one red one. From there, we see how he repeatedly experienced hardships, with appearances from his sister and Lycaon also coming up. We also get a sense of resolution at the end, showing his current mindset.
Here's the full Zenless Zone Zero "My Curse, My Fate" EP trailer that highlights Hugo, though note this anime video does feature spoilers about his past if you haven't gone through recent story quests.
This is the second recent trailer highlighting Hugo. A character demo for him called "Leading Man of the Apocalypse" appeared earlier in May 2025. It featured segments going into his life as a thief and leader for the Mockingbird faction.
Zenless Zone Zero is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Xbox Series X version launches alongside the 2.0 update on June 7, 2025. Hugo's banner runs until June 6, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, May 13, 2025 2:00 PM
Amnibus and Square Enix announced a NieR: Automata YoRHa wax seal stamp set will release in Japan in October 2025, and it features the "Glory to Mankind" catchphrase from the series. The kit is ¥ 18,000 (~$122). It comes with everything needed to begin making seals, including a warmer, wax, spoon, and the wax seal stamp, in a box with art from the anime adaptation.
Only the actual wax seal stamp in this NieR: Automata set is based on the series. Everything else includes more generic crafting materials for the activity. Said stamp has the YoRHa logo in the center. Around the circumference is the phrase "Glory to Mankind" around it. While the set only comes with black wax, those more advanced at creating seals could use tools to make this a multicolor one, with the logo and lettering in different colors than the background.
As for the rest of the items, you get one stick of black wax, a handle to attach to the stamp, the spoon, and the warmer. There are no tea light candles included, which are what you would need to place inside the warmer and light in order to melt the wax in the spoon.
Here's how everything looks. Amnibus also included photos of a finished seal using the black wax.
The NieR: Automata YoRHa wax seal stamp set will launch in Japan in October 2025, and pre-orders are open at Amnibus until June 18, 2025. NieR: Automata can be found on the Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and the anime is on Crunchyroll.
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Siliconera Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00 PM
HoYoVerse announced that one of the quality of life changes in Honkai: Star Rail will involve a change to notifications in 3.3. Basically, it will become easier for us to get rid of any persistent, red icons in-game alerting to new information or updates. We'll also be able to hold 3,000 Relics at once, rather than 2,000, and a pre-installation of an update will take less space due to "optimizations."
There are three ways in which HoYoVerse will adjust Honkai: Star Rail red notifications, and they have to do with the in-game phone, in-game notices, and ones that pop up on every device when you play. In the case of the red icon that shows up in the phone menu, those will no longer appear. Instead, to see them you'll actually need to go into the section. This should make it less cluttered. With the in-game notices, just heading into a section or switching tabs in it will be enough to clear it. The specific example in the announcement used the News section and its different notices as an example. Finally, when you get things like avatars or wallpapers, checking that notification on one platform means you won't be alerted to it on any others when you log in there.
As for the pre-installation option for Honkai: Star Rail, that takes effect in 3.3. So it should take less storage space to download the files for the update ahead of going through with it. The Settings section will also feature a new option for pre-installs. That will be grouped in Language Settings.
Honkai: Star Rail is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the 3.3 update debuts on May 21, 2025.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 5:24 PM
What's the fun in driving around Averno City in The Precinct if you're only using a regular cop car? While it certainly does the job, you can find several rare vehicles to spice things up. As a bonus, you'll unlock the Hidden in the Hood achievement for finding all ten.
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How to complete the Hidden in the Hood achievement in The Precinct
The Precinct has ten rare cars to collect for the Hidden in the Hood trophy. What makes these especially tricky to find is the various metal sheet roofs concealing their flashy appearances. To complete this achievement, you'll need to find each vehicle, jump inside, and drive around briefly. Here's a complete list of every car's location:
Midnight Inferno
Our first rare car on this list is one of the flashiest in The Precinct. Midnight Inferno is a vehicle in Brookhaven that you can find under the southeasternmost building in the area. Look out for rusted shipping crates, as this car and its metal sheet roof blend in with the environment.
The Patriot
Our next stop is the district directly east of the police station, Portalo Hill. In the southern part of this area is The Patriot, a blue car with "USA" on its hood. You'll spot it under another metal sheet roof next to a brown apartment building.
FrostFire
Next up is FrostFire, a red and white vehicle in Ramona South. In this district, you'll find a large building in its southeastern section, with this car hiding underneath another metal roof.
The Fugitive
It's time to make a trip to the south side of Averno City as we enter Richbury South. Here, you'll find The Fugitive, a bright orange car next to some shipping crates in the center of the area.
Emerald Strike
Marking the halfway point of our vehicle scavenger hunt is Emerald Strike, a black and green sporty car located within South Shore. You'll spot this car in the district's northernmost point next to a small grey building north of Drive-Thru Repairs.
This car also marks the conclusion of the southern half of Averno City's rare car locations. With that out of the way, it's time to cross the Laconia, West Bay, and Longmile bridges to the northern half.
Extra Woodie
Our first rare car in the northern half of Averno City is located in the northern part of Carver Port. Just before you pass into Westview Bay, you'll find several docks and shipping areas on the west side of the port, with Extra Woodie situated in the middle. As you approach the spot, look for a brown brick building, a bunch of shipping containers, and a brown car under yet another metal sheet roof.
Cobalt Stallion
We've got another stylish and rare car here with the Cobalt Stallion, a vehicle near the southern part of Shermer Court. Here, you'll notice a zigzag building, with the vehicle sitting east of this spot next to a small yellow structure.
Red 77
If you want a vehicle that looks like a rare race car, the Red 77 is for you. You'll find this one between Ocean Strip and Westview Bay along the northwestern diagonal on your map. Here, you'll see several small buildings, with this car sitting between a stone brick building and several shipping containers. It's tucked in a small alcove here, so keep your eyes peeled as you drive or run by this spot.
Gran Detroit Turbo
We're traveling to the north side of town toward Little Italy for this next car. Upon arriving in Little Italy, loop around the apartment buildings until you reach their south side to spot Gran Detroit Turbo in an alleyway.
Stampede
Last but not least is Stampede, a dark car located in the center of Sunnyside. As you approach this area, head directly east of the large central buildings in the district to spot the car under one last metal sheet roof next to a wooden board wall.
That's the end of our list of The Precinct's ten rare cars. If you're interested in checking out more collectible guides, be sure to read our list of every The Precinct Artifact location.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 4:05 PM
Palworld's next big update is just around the corner, and developer Pocketpair has already teased a bit of what's in store. Out of everything previewed, though, fans have their eyes on one adorable little beast.
Pocketpair unveiled the update, Tides of Terraria, in a Steam post today. As its name suggests, the update is part of a collaboration with sandbox game Terraria and will introduce a few new pals and islands to the Palpagos region—including a shadowy creature in a derpy dinosaur-like costume and a floating jellyfish. But one new pal in particular stole the show for fans: an absolutely adorable little seal.
In a Reddit thread posted shortly after the update's announcement, fans honed in on this little guy, speculating what the Pal would be called and how they'd make the most of its inclusion in the creature-collector. "Oh, that's the new Pal whose job is to stand around in the base and look adorable," one Redditor wrote. Others joked how it resembled both Seel and Spheal from Pokémon, drawing the inevitable connection between the two games. "N bout to sue over their copyright ice type seal," another user commented.
We can't say that last comment is exactly out of left field, either. Both Seel from Pokémon and this new seal creature from Palworld share a couple of key characteristics, including the horn on its head and its goofy tongue sticking out. The Pal is also chubby like Spheal and shares a similar—though distinct—color combination, but that's where the similarities end.
While many fans understandably fixated on the cuteness in this one new Pal, another feature seems to have fallen lower on players' radars. In the same image where the seal creature appears, the player character can be spotted holding a fishing rod, reeling in a Pal that shares similar traits to an anglerfish. This mechanic may be a new way to find and catch rare Water and Ice Pals—though we won't know for certain until Pocketpair shares more details in the weeks leading up to the update's release.
Fans of the two games can expect to learn more about the crossover in the weeks to come, according to Pocketpair. "In addition to the collaboration content, further new content will be added, including new Pals and new islands," the post from the Palworld developer reads. "The contents of the update will be announced across official Palworld social media channels over the next few weeks, so please follow!"
The update is expected to hit live servers sometime this summer, so you won't have to wait too long before you can catch the game's newest Pals with Tides of Terraria.
Which of the newly teased Pals do you like the most? More importantly, what are you going to do once you catch an adorable seal friend of your own? Let us know in the comments below!
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 3:23 PM
Indie title The Precinct has a pretty intensive collectibles system in the form of Artifacts that you can find all around the map.
These artifacts are well-hidden, and you can find them in both the North and the South of Averno. Once you find one, you'll get to learn more about it. This guide will help you find their locations, allowing you to save your energy and time.
How to find Artifacts in The Precinct
The first task is to reach the required locations (more on that further down). You'll come across locked briefcases, and the artifacts can be found inside them. You'll be able to find the clues pretty close to where the briefcases are located. Look out for sticky notes on the walls, and they either test your in-game knowledge or make you crack elementary maths.
Here are the required locations of all the artifacts you can find in the North of Averno.
Here are the locations of all the artifacts located in the South of Averno.
In some cases, the briefcases will be located on the roofs. Once you reach the correct location, you'll be able to find a set of stairs that will lead you to the roof. There's a total of 20 artifacts to collect.
The Precinct Artifacts Password codes
Here's the full set of codes associated with the artifacts.
How to complete the A Sharp Mind achievement
A Sharp Mind is one of the many achievements you can complete in The Precinct. The condition for this one is pretty simple: just retrieve all the artifacts, and it will be done. Completing the achievement could take a bit of time, but you can get the artifacts while completing the different missions.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 3:04 PM
If you've been trying to play Destiny 2 lately, you've undoubtedly come across a number of errors along the way. Cacao and Currant have been particularly common as of late, but Destiny 2's Cat error is no pushover, either.
Notably, Destiny 2 error code Cat is a very specific kind of error that's only ever going to pop up when your version of the game is out-of-date with the current server version. Or, at least, that's how it should work, though it's entirely possible that you may have come across Cat even when your game was fully up-to-date already! Here's everything we know about this particular error code, from Bungie's own sources.
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Destiny 2 error code Cat explained
As per the official Bungie error explainer, error code Cat signifies a version mismatch between your build of the game and the latest version present on the live server. Usually, when Cat pops up, you'll also see the following message: "A new update to Destiny is available. If you are seeing this error the first time you launch Destiny, please exit the game and apply the update before relaunching."
Best way to fix Destiny 2's Cat error
To fix Destiny 2's Cat error code, close out your game, head to your launcher of choice, and check for updates. If there is an update, install that bad boy and relaunch the game.
Cat is therefore far more straightforward and less frustrating than some of the more common error codes, such as the two mentioned above or the infamous Weasel. Fixing it should, generally speaking, be as simple as turning the game off, confirming there's an update you haven't installed yet, downloading and installing the package, and then re-booting the game.
One potential issue you may come across, of course, is your game management solution (i.e. Steam or the Epic Games Store on PC) might not detect the incoming update in time, thus allowing you to run the game's out-of-date client. Restarting the service in question should, however, help resolve the problem with minimum fuss, so error code Cat is once again proving to be far kinder on the end user than, say, Weasel.
If you're not seeing an update but you know one exists, check your internet to ensure your connection is secure. Occasionally, the platform you're using might not update due to issues in your connection speed.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 2:24 PM
You could say it's a bit too early to tell who has what it takes for GOTY 2025. But for one game, players are already calling it, and it hasn't even been out a month. Too soon? Maybe. But after playing it myself, I'm ready to jump on the bandwagon.
The game in question is none other than Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. And unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard whispers of this dazzling dark horse. In just a few short weeks, it's gone from sleeper title to full-blown sensation, with fans rallying behind it like it's already GOTY royalty. One Reddit post asking, "Do you think the game deserves GOTY 2025?" has racked up more than 11,000 upvotes, echoing a resounding yes from a growing legion of believers.
One user writes, "People will say it's too early, but based on my own experience, I don't see anything coming close." I'd be lying if I said I didn't feel the same, even with heavy hitters like Monster Hunter Wilds, South of Midnight, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 on my GOTY radar. Expedition 33 is simply in a league of its own. It's not flawless, but it sure feels that way when you're swept up in its spellbinding story. I binged it from start to finish, unable to put it down until I had uncovered every last secret of the elusive Paintress.
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has even gone a step beyond being the crowned favorite of 2025. One Redditor went so far as to call it their "top favorite game from the past 40 years." And they're not alone—posts like that have surfaced increasingly since launch. I wouldn't be surprised if it's eventually considered one of the all-time greats as the fanbase grows.
On the other hand, not everyone's convinced it's the outright winner. Some believe it's more in the realm of a strong nominee than a lock for the title. Big names are still on the horizon, like Death Stranding 2 and Mario Kart World. Though it's been a while since a Mario game took home GOTY, if any title could break that streak, Mario Kart World might just be the one to do it.
Still, even with the debate, there's one thing just about everyone agrees on: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has the Best Soundtrack award in the bag. The score became so impressive that it shot straight to number one on the Billboard Classical Albums chart. But, given how much there is to be impressed by, I have a feeling the game will acquire plenty more awards to dominate the Game Awards.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:51 PM
The Heavy Mettle Evolution has arrived in EA FC 25, and it allows you to upgrade a card of your choice.
The latest evolution's biggest positive is the fact that it's free. You won't have to spend any coins for the upgrades, which offer us stat boosts, playstyles, and new roles. In this guide, I'll help you make the best decision on which card to use for this evolution.
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EA FC 25 Heavy Mettle Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the Heavy Mettle Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Heavy Mettle Evolution upgrades
There are three levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 3 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade conditions
Level 2 upgrade conditions
Level 3 upgrade conditions
Best players to use in the Heavy Mettle Evolution
Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution. There are more than 40,000 cards to choose from.
Always make sure to check out your club for evo chain candidates, which can provide unique solutions exclusive to your Ultimate Team squad.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:32 PM
Champions are a very different kind of enemy you can encounter in Doom The Dark Ages, and they can prove to be a stiff challenge.
These are the hardest enemies I have encountered on my journey so far. They're not swarmed by weaker enemies, which makes things slightly easier. However, Champions are no pushovers, and blindly shooting at them doesn't make any difference at all. You'll have to follow a specific pattern with them to clear the challenge.
How to defeat Champions in Doom The Dark Ages
To make your life easier, you'll have to understand what Champions are.
So, shooting normally won't make much difference, as the armor of a Champion will absorb almost all the damage. The key is to master parrying and look out for Hell Surge. Champions will routinely use Hell Surge against you, and the art is to parry them back at the enemy.
If you look at the screenshot above, you'll see two bars above the Champion. The bigger red bar represents the health, and the smaller purple bar represents the stun meter.
As you do more damage to the Champion, the Stun meter will fill up. Once it's full, you'll have the Champion stunned and unable to move, which is the best time to dish out as much damage as possible with your guns.
The easiest way to fill the stun meter is to parry back the Hell Surge consistently and repeatedly. It's fairly easy to do, but be on your guard and dodge the other attacks, as well. Once the Champion is stunned, it will be exposed. Shoot at exposed parts to do the maximum amount of damage. Repeat the process a few times, and the Champion will be defeated.
You won't encounter these enemies in every chapter, which is certainly a relief. That said, tackling them isn't too hard as long as you know what to do.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:14 PM
Battle passes are one of the best ways to gain access to lots of cosmetic items at once in Marvel Rivals. It can be a bit tricky to figure out how exactly they work, though, especially with the battle pass exclusivity changes.
Understanding how battle passes work is crucial if you want to add the many items they feature to your collection. Here's everything you need to know about how battle passes work in Marvel Rivals, including all exclusivity changes.
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All Marvel Rivals battle pass changes
All of the major battle pass exclusivity changes for Marvel Rivals announced on May 13 are as follows.
There's a lot more you may want to know about these changes, so here's a breakdown of all the important battle pass details.
Are battle passes exclusive in Marvel Rivals?
Battle passes are not exclusive, so they can return at any point in Marvel Rivals. No battle passes are guaranteed to come back, but it's possible that any of them can at any point. Only the initial return of the season zero pass is short, and all others will be around longer if they do come back.
When will old battle passes return in Marvel Rivals?
Battle passes can return whenever in Marvel Rivals, although none of them are guaranteed to. When a battle pass is brought back, it will always be available for at least two full seasons, which gives you plenty of time to grab one.
How much do rerun battle passes cost in Marvel Rivals?
All rerun battle passes cost at least 20 percent more than the original base price. No official prices have been shared yet, but we can make a rough guess based on the prices of the season one and two passes. The base price of both is 990 Lattice, so the rerun versions would likely cost at least 1,880 Lattice. They may cost more than this, though, since the official announcement for this change said they will cost "a minimum of 20 percent higher than the original seasonal rate."
How long do you have to complete the battle pass in Marvel Rivals?
Once you purchase a battle pass, you can work on completing it forever. This means there is no time limit you're working against, and you can revisit all past passes at any point to unlock items you don't have yet.
Do battle passes expire in Marvel Rivals?
Battle passes don't expire. The featured one changes each season, but all of the passes you have unlocked can be viewed and worked on at any point from the battle pass page. It's easiest to work on battle passes during their season, but you can still progress them easily afterwards, too.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:57 PM
Back in 2023, NetEase Games unveiled its ambitious urban open-world RPG, Project Mugen. Now reborn as Ananta, this visually stunning title promises a fusion of fantasy and cityscapes. From its rebranded identity to gameplay trailers, platform details, and a targeted release window, here's everything you need to know.
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When does Ananta come out?
Currently, Ananta doesn't have an official release date, but there's speculation it could arrive in late 2025 or early 2026. Given the lack of updates since early this year, a 2026 release seems more likely. With no beta tests conducted yet (only one technical test so far), it may still be a while before the full launch.
Although there's no official release date, pre-registrations are already open on the game's official website. Millions of users have signed up, which could potentially lead to beta testing in the near future. Hopefully, by then, we'll get a clearer picture of Ananta's debut.
What platforms will Ananta be on?
Ananta will be available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Android, iOS, and PC. There's no confirmation yet on an Xbox release, but it's still a possibility, especially given NetEase Games' history with the platform. The game will also be free-to-play, making it accessible to a wide range of players.
All Ananta trailers
Ananta made its first debut as Project Mugen in the Tomorrow and Surprises Come Together trailer, which showcased an inside look at its gameplay. Various characters explore the city as they glide and wall-run with their Attack on Titan-like mobility gear.
A few months later, we got a teaser trailer with the new Ananta moniker, as the character, Lykaia, ditched the Project Mugen codename.
The announcement trailer is the latest one we've seen, offering a deeper look at the city and its vibrant world. Once the game goes live, players can expect a variety of activities like beach volleyball, mahjong, and basketball. Like any RPG, Ananta will feature plenty of combat. While it's often compared to HoYoverse titles, Ananta's combat mechanics stand out, allowing players to point and shoot guns and interact with the environment by throwing and using objects during battles.
What is Ananta about?
In the universe of Ananta, you'll play as an Agent in the Anti-Chaos Directorate (A.C.D.). Your mission: manage the chaos that's erupted along the coast of Nova City. Paranormal activity has flooded the streets, and it's up to the A.C.D. to uncover the secrets behind it before humanity slips into destruction. Stay alert, follow orders, and report any misdeeds to the command.
A few characters have been revealed, including Alan, a master of the yo-yo; Lykaia, whose nature is wild and animalistic; and Aileen, a dedicated foodie with a serious appetite. Befriend your fellow agents and dive into the heart of a metropolis on the brink. More Ananta characters are sure to be revealed at launch, and if it follows in the footsteps of HoYoverse titles, you can expect to step into the shoes of each one, assembling your own elite team of Agents. Each brings its own style, skills, and secrets to uncover—choosing the right combo might just tip the scales in your fight against unknown enemies.
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Destructoid Tuesday, May 13, 2025 12:42 PM
It's been exactly one year since Marvel Rivals entered closed alpha on May 13, 2024, and to celebrate, the devs have unveiled a pretty massive change. The season zero battle pass is back for a limited time, and all other battle passes could now return, too.
In the Dev Talk Vol. 14 blog, the Marvel Rivals team highlighted a few big features to celebrate the anniversary. The biggest one revolves around battle pass changes, with the season zero pass set to return from May 15 to 29, and all battle passes now potentially able to come back in the future.
The season zero battle pass will be discounted to 590 Lattice when it returns for the anniversary. This is a one-time deal, as the devs explained that all future battle passes that make a return will be upcharged to cost at least 20 percent more than the original.
"Guess there's no such thing as exclusivity in this game," one fan said on X (formerly Twitter). This seems to be the general sentiment most players have, and it's understandable since battle passes were generally perceived to be exclusive before this change.
There was never any official information about whether Marvel Rivals passes and items from them could return, but since they have only been available with the corresponding season so far, most players took this to mean they were one and done. This isn't the case, though, as it's now been confirmed that all passes can return at any point.
Exclusivity is a tricky feature to balance. On the one hand, many players get excited by the prospect of having rare items that not everyone has access to. On the other hand, it can be frustrating to miss out on items if you weren't around when they were released. It's a problem other games deal with too, and one that comes up especially often in Fortnite.
There's always going to be a lot of controversy with strong beliefs on either side, so this change is certainly a big one for Marvel Rivals and begs the question: Is it fair to longtime players? I get both sides of the argument, and that it's tough to get it right. After seeing similar issues arise in other games, I'm a fan of the Fortnite system for handling exclusivity issues, and I'm hoping that Marvel Rivals follows suit.
Since many players believed the season zero battle pass was exclusive prior to the May 13 announcement, an easy fix to make this change go over better is to give OG pass owners some kind of variant. Even something as simple as an exclusive costume color variant for one of the battle pass skins would work.
There have been times when Fortnite has accidentally put items in the shop that were meant to be exclusive, and to fix this, they created a different variant for the OG owners. I like this fix because it feels like the perfect compromise. Everyone gets to enjoy the items while still keeping a bit of exclusivity intact, but not in a way that massively leaves out players.
"You did everything right in this game until now. Why devalue your OG playerbase that's been there from the beginning by giving this to everyone now?" another fan said on X (formerly Twitter) following the announcement.
I'm not strongly for or against exclusivity, but I do think the best way to handle it is simply allowing all players to get the base items and granting unique variants to OG players. Since there are lots of players who feel strongly on both sides, it's important to find a middle ground for this situation, and this seems like the best compromise for everyone involved.
What do you think about the battle pass exclusivity changes, and are you hoping for any additional adjustments or fixes?
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