GamersHeroes Monday, June 23, 2025 9:46 AM The team at Toei Animation Co., together with Developer Nestopi Co., have revealed their new survival suspense adventure Re:VER PROJECT -TOKYO- for the PC via Steam. The post Re:VER PROJECT -TOKYO- Revealed appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, June 23, 2025 9:55 AM  Things are going from bad to worse for Build A Rocket Boy. The studio founded by former Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies is reportedly facing a mass layoff of over 100 employees after MindsEye launched to become the worst-rated game of 2025. Despite rushed hotfixes to address performance issues, some players… |
Kotaku Monday, June 23, 2025 8:40 AM  Nintendo has become increasingly draconian in its efforts to prevent piracy, most recently adding words to its EULA that claim it has the right to brick your console if it doesn't like what you use it for. And following the release of the Switch 2, the Japanese company isn't holding back: many new console owners have… |
Kotaku Monday, June 23, 2025 8:00 AM  Death Stranding 2: On The Beach assumes two things about anyone jumping into Hideo Kojima's new cinematic post-apocalyptic open-world delivery sim...err, sorry, I mean strand-type game. One: It assumes you have played the first game and (mostly) understood what happened. And two: It assumes you liked all of that and… |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 9:51 AM What are today's free Bingo Blitz credits? You won't be playing much bingo without them, that's for sure. Even if you've exhausted your usual free credits in Bingo Blitz through login rewards, premium subscriptions, and everything else, the secret to playing another round is through these Bingo Blitz credits links. New Bingo Blitz free credits links work in much the same way as Monopoly Go dice links. One click and your account is automatically topped up with credits ready to be used on multiple rounds or one big blow-out session with multiple cards. The choice is yours. Continue reading Free Bingo Blitz credits June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best PC games you can play on mobile, Best card games, Best PC board games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 8:29 AM The Emeet Pixy is a webcam that offers three key features that set it out from the crowd. Not only can it pan, tilt, and zoom (PTZ), but it has two cameras, with the second one used for enhancing its AI face tracking to focus the camera and guide its movement so the camera can follow you. As for the third feature, well, that's its low price - it's among the cheapest webcams around to offer PTZ features. This crucial ability, combined with up to 4K image quality, means this camera is already going to get added to our guide to buying the best webcams, particularly if you need a camera for presentations or a wide variety of uses. Continue reading Emeet Pixy review - a capable 4K PTZ webcam on a budget MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 7:53 AM AMD is reportedly working on another big leap in gaming GPU performance with its next-gen AMD Radeon architecture, according to the latest leak. After playing a big game of catch-up with its latest RDNA 4 GPUs, such as the Radeon RX 9070 XT, the company's next generation of graphics cards will apparently make more big strides with ray tracing, an area where AMD has traditionally lagged behind Nvidia, while also significantly improving rendering performance. As we found in our AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT review, the company's current RDNA 4 architecture is now properly competitive with Nvidia's latest offerings, with superb performance across the board, not to mention a decent helping of VRAM. However, there are still some areas where the latest AMD GPUs struggle, such as path tracing, which is an advanced and highly demanding form of ray tracing, and it looks as though the company is focusing on improving its ray tracing performance even further. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 7:36 AM Clair Obscur Expedition 33's Gustave voice actor says he feels like a "total fraud" for being looped in with the RPG's colossal success, because of how little he actually worked on the game. Charlie Cox, who plays Gustave in E33, recently spoke about the game at Washington State Summer Con 2025, where he heaped praise on developer Sandfall Interactive for how well it's been received. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 weapons, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 builds, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Pictos |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 7:33 AM What is the next Dreamlight Valley update? Each new Dreamlight Valley update adds new characters, features, and quests to the life sim. The roster of Dreamlight Valley residents has expanded so much already, and shows no signs of slowing down. Fans on social media have previously requested the likes of Cinderella, Belle, and Stitch, and, now two of those are valley residents, we know Gameloft is listening. Disney Dreamlight Valley has never been better thanks to the colorful life game's new characters and mechanics. Its vibrant community makes it even better, especially with more multiplayer functions being added, and a paid DLC brings even more biomes and residents to your valley if you want them. Even if you don't want to splash out on paid content, there are still plenty of new Dreamlight Valley recipes, characters, realms, and more added to the base game regularly, so here's everything we know about the next free Dreamlight Valley update. Continue reading When is the next Dreamlight Valley update? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Disney games, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 7:33 AM What is the best Baldur's Gate 3 build? There are so many ways that you can shape your character in BG3 that it can be difficult to know where to start. There are countless combinations between races and backgrounds, classes and skills, and some are undoubtedly better than others. We're here to help with a collection of builds to create characters you love that can still pack a punch. After extensive testing and research, we bring you our favorite builds for all Baldur's Gate 3 classes in Larian Studios' RPG game, including their optimal subclass, BG3 race, and background. We also have dedicated guides for each build's best skills and BG3 weapons so you can get the most out of your Baldur's Gate 3 character. If you're overwhelmed by all the choices presented to you in character creation, our guide to the best BG3 builds is guaranteed to help you create the best character possible. Continue reading Best Baldur's Gate 3 builds MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 7:20 AM Will Dune Awakening support mods? It's no secret that proper mod support can be a game-changer for enjoyment, and survival games have often been major beneficiaries. From significant quality of life tweaks to major overhauls of crafting systems, there are some cracking mods out there. What's more, private servers often come with in-built modifiers, letting you switch up things like progression speed, among other elements. While there's only a small chance server-wide mods will arrive with Dune Awakening private servers, you can expect the modding community to chip in with visual filters and performance adjustments to give the survival MMO a bit of extra oomph. For the latest on what Funcom's said about Dune Awakening mod support, as well as our preliminary wishlist, read on. Continue reading Does Dune Awakening support mods? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 7:15 AM June 23, 2025: Read up on the next Grow a Garden update ahead of this Saturday's release. When is the next Grow a Garden update? Grow a Garden has quickly become the biggest Roblox game of all time with over two million active players. Fighting through the noise of anime RPGs and obbys, this tycoon game stands out in a field of its own thanks to its relaxing farming sim gameplay and idle progress. Another reason for the Roblox game's immense popularity might be the creator's dedication to providing regular content updates. New Grow a Garden pets, seeds, mutations, and more are added every week, making it one of the best Roblox games around. If your garden is full of watermelons and bamboo right now, you might be wondering which new GaG seeds to grab during the next Grow a Garden update, so here's what we know so far Continue reading Next Grow a Garden update release date, schedule, and details MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 7:51 AM June 23, 2025: We added three new Infinity Nikki codes and checked for any expired codes. What are the new Infinity Nikki codes? The fifth installment of Infold Games' dress-up series marks its debut on PC and consoles, and there are a ton of freebies available to claim. These limited-time redeem codes are a staple of gacha games, offering you the chance to collect premium rewards at no cost to your bank balance. Infinity Nikki lets you redeem codes for free items like Revelation Crystals, Threads of Purity, and Bling, all to unlock and upgrade outfits to traverse the open-world game. Here are all the new codes following the Infinity Nikki release date, including livestream codes and how to redeem them. Continue reading Infinity Nikki codes June 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Infinity Nikki codes, Infinity Nikki banners, Infinity Nikki review |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 7:31 AM What is the current and next Honkai Star Rail banner? If you want to pick up the best five-star characters for your team, then wishing on banners is your best bet. HSR banners rotate regularly, so it can be difficult to decide whether to go all-in on the current banner or wait for the next one. Our banner schedule includes everyone you can pull during the current update, plus the banners slated to appear in the next update and beyond. The Honkai Star Rail banner system allows you to trade in your hard-earned Star Rail passes for the opportunity to pull the best Honkai Star Rail characters. If you're new to HoYoverse's gacha-driven free PC games, our crash course to Honkai Star Rail Warps is invaluable for understanding banners and how they work, as well as the latest Honkai Star Rail codes to redeem currency. Now that we've got you up to speed, here's the lowdown for the current and next banner in Honkai Star Rail. Continue reading Honkai Star Rail current banner, next banner, and 3.4 banners MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 7:01 AM What are the upcoming Game Pass games? New titles constantly appear on the platform, and as more developers jump on board with Microsoft's subscription service, it can be easy to lose track of the best of the bunch. Our complete list of games coming to Game Pass charts new releases in 2025, so you can play your most anticipated games on day one without spending a cent more than your subscription fee. Game Pass presents an excellent opportunity to take the best PC games for a spin without worrying about triple-A price tags. Equally, you can take a chance on the most experimental and unorthodox indie games that might otherwise go overlooked on other platforms. Whether you're a fan of fast-paced FPS games, spine-chilling horror games, or immersive RPGs, the best way to keep up to date with all the games coming to Game Pass in 2025 and beyond is right here on PCGamesN. Continue reading Upcoming Game Pass games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hellblade 2 review, Hellblade 2 lore stone locations, Hellblade 2 face locations |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 6:43 AM The ability to completely switch up your combat style by using a respec option is pretty common in modern videogames, and the first Outer Worlds was no different. Coming into The Outer Worlds 2, however, Obsidian is doubling down on its promise to a real roleplaying experience by removing the option to respec your character. No limited number of times you can do it, no way to use currency to fix a mistake - once you've picked your skills, you're in for the long haul. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: RPG games, The Outer Worlds 2 release date, Space games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 6:44 AM What are the best roguelike games? To retain their popularity for years after release, the best roguelikes include gameplay loops so enthralling that it's easy to keep coming back for more. The genre's popularity has erupted in recent years to the point where a new roguelike now seems to land every other week. Since there's such a deep well of the best roguelite and roguelike games to choose from, we've made it easy for you to find your next favorite with this definitive list. We've got a healthy mix of classics and newcomers among our picks, with some of the best PC games overall. We're also not splitting hairs over what's a roguelike and what's a roguelite here, so here's our pick of the best roguelike games on PC. Continue reading The best roguelike games to play right now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC Games, Cult of the Lamb beginners guide, How to get lumber and stone in Cult of the Lamb |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 6:39 AM June 23, 2025 We checked for new DBD codes, and confirmed the validity of existing ones. What are the latest DBD codes? These freebie-granting DBD rewards can reward you with anything from a few bonus Bloodpoints to help prestige the latest character, to new and exclusive in-game cosmetics, so it's crucial you get them while they're live. There are more ways to customize your game than ever with DBD badges and banners, but there are still occasional rewards for items for your DBD killers and survivors, too. All of them let you show off your style, while Dead by Daylight Bloodpoints and Rift Fragments help your in-game progress, so there are always plenty of goodies to be had. Some of these Dead by Daylight codes are ongoing though, so you may have snapped them up already. Continue reading DBD codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 6:23 AM June 22, 2025: We added the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls and bonus gifts. 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 June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 6:20 AM What are the new Anime Infinity codes? As yet another anime tower defense title hitting Roblox at full steam, new Anime Infinity game codes are sure to be the best way to scout for meta units. If you have the time, they're also a great means of rerolling your account for a proper headstart. Anime Infinity joins a slew of massive Roblox TD games vying for your attention over the last couple of years. To get a taste of the rest, try the latest Anime Vanguards codes and Anime Defenders codes. Bored with the anime craze? Give SpongeBob Tower Defense codes or Five Nights TD codes a go instead. Continue reading Anime Infinity codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 6:14 AM Where is Tophat Gudetama in Hello Kitty Island Adventure? Once you've befriended Pochacco in Hello Kitty Island Adventure, he lets you know that fan-favorite Sanrio character Gudetama can be found dotted around the island as small figurines. While many of these can be found posed in different situations, some very special Gudetamas are key to the Laziest Egg weekly quest. Once you have triggered the Laziest Egg quest with Pochacco in Hello Kitty Island Adventure, the weekly quest appears in your log automatically to find Gudetama wearing a top hat. Only one of these Gudetamas spawns each week, and, luckily, its location is on a simple rotation, and we've got them all right here. Take a look below to find the Tophat Gudetama location this week, or browse where it might appear in the relaxing game in the future. Continue reading Hello Kitty Island Adventure Tophat Gudetama location MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best relaxing games, Games like Animal Crossing, Best life games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 6:06 AM Now is a great time to pick up an awesome gaming CPU for a generous price, as Amazon has slashed over $90 off the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D MSRP, meaning you can pick one up for just $358.59. The price of this CPU peaked at a whopping $523.99 earlier this year, after its successor, the 9800X3D, arrived in short supply. This new price is the cheapest we've seen for the whole of 2025 so far, though, making for an affordable upgrade to a superb CPU. That's a saving of $113.43 over the new AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D, and the 7800X3D still offers many of the same features as the new chip, with fantastic performance. In fact, this is the CPU we use to benchmark all the GPUs listed on our best graphics card buying guide. As you can see in our AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, this CPU's massive 64MB helping of 3D V-cache enables it to shoot past any standard CPU in most game tests, and it still has a strong place on our best gaming CPU buying guide. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 6:17 AM June 23, 2025 We added one new AFK Journey code and checked for any expired codes. Looking for new AFK Journey codes? Redeeming free items is the best way to stay ahead of the curve without upsetting your wallet, especially in gacha-driven fantasy RPGs like AFK Journey. These redeem codes can help you stay competitive with the best team compositions, clear the story without issue, and reap the rewards of the PvP leaderboards. We've found and tested every code released by developer Farlight to find out which ones are active or expired. The AFK Journey redeem codes often reward you with valuable in-game currency like AFK Journey Diamonds and Gold, which are required to pull on gacha banners and build the best characters in the AFK Journey roster. We also recommend checking out our in-depth AFK Journey tier list to ensure you're spending your freebies wisely in the anime game. Now that you're all set, here are the AFK Journey codes waiting to be redeemed. Continue reading All active AFK Journey codes and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: AFK Journey tier list, AFK Journey codes, AFK Journey reroll |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 5:42 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 - June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 5:39 AM Looking for a Genshin Impact tier list? There are currently 101 Genshin Impact characters available, providing you with a wide variety of candidates to construct your dream team. But with so many weapons, elementals, talents, ascension bonuses, and constellation upgrades, finding your favorites can be challenging. Don't let the placement of the characters on our Genshin Impact tier list deter you from pulling on the next character banner. Being on a lower tier in the free PC game means that there are better alternatives, or the character needs a very specific build or team to shine. We've spent hundreds of hours trying different variations of teams in Spiral Abyss to establish who the best characters are in Genshin Impact. Continue reading Genshin Impact tier list - the best characters in 5.7 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 5:20 AM When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz? This special, limited-time event allows players to trade the usually locked golden stickers up to five times a day. This is an ideal solution for grabbing elusive missing stickers and completing albums quickly. While you can trade these up to five times a day, each event is limited to two specific stickers, set by Scopely. There's no official schedule for Monopoly Go's Golden Blitz event, so we can only estimate the date of the next Star Wars GO Golden Blitz based on previous events and official sticker polls. However, we check daily for official word on the next trade. While you wait, be sure to participate in other Monopoly Go events for a chance to earn rare sticker pack, and keep on top of freebies with our free Monopoly Go dice rolls guide, which is updated regularly with the newest links. Continue reading When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 5:52 AM When is The Blood of Dawnwalker release date estimate? The action RPG is in development by Rebel Wolves, the studio co-founded by Konrad Tomaszkiewicz, director of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It was announced on the day of the Wolf Moon, and rather fittingly follows the rise of a powerful clan of vampires in an alternative 14th century. Set during a time of devastation, this vampire game is a supernatural slant on the events of the plague. Vampires lurk in the darkness, biding their time until the Black Death takes hold of the land, when they seize the opportunity to strike for control while the humans are weak. In Dawnwalker, vampires now reside in the previous lord's castles, these vampires rule over the valley, and it's your job to save your family from them. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fantasy games, Best RPGs, Best vampire games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 23, 2025 5:05 AM What are the best Minecraft servers? We've jumped into some of the many multiplayer servers around to find the best, friendliest, and most fun of them all. Joining any one of the varied Minecraft servers in this list will invite you into a magical world full of like-minded fans, builders, redstone masters, and survival experts. Minecraft worlds are infinite, so what better than sharing one with others? While vanilla, single-player Minecraft is still one of the best games ever, there's nothing better than jumping into a world with friends and creating a world together. The servers below aren't just for builders, though, and there's something for you whether you want Minecraft mods, parkour, PVP, or something completely different. So, dive into the expansive world of multiplayer with these incredible Minecraft servers, or head to the bottom of the list if you need to know about hosting your own Minecraft server. Continue reading Best Minecraft servers list 2025 - Java and Bedrock MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 23, 2025 8:20 AM  MindsEye developers Build A Rocket Boy have reportedly initiated a redundancy process that could result in cuts affecting over 100 people. This would follow the game's dire launch, which was plagued by bugs and performance issues, contributing to a largely negative critical and player reception. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 23, 2025 5:38 AM  Helldivers 2 players might have managed to stop the Illuminate from totally destroying their home planet towards the end of last month, but it still got pretty badly trashed. Enter the game's latest mission - kick off the Super Earth rebuild by securing "reparations". How are those funds being secured, you ask? This is Helldivers 2, so it's by killing a bunch more baddies. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 23, 2025 5:07 AM  The Drifter's titular speaks in the sort of rough Aussie accent that, alongside his first person, present tense commentary ("I grab the tarp"), lends this point 'n click adventure the feeling of being a half-memory, relayed over dive bar drinks, possibly to a reluctant server. It's dreamlike, isolated, at least until it erupts into pockets of panic. A "fast-paced point 'n click" is how the Steam page describes it. Sounds like a misnomer, but while there's no time limits as far as I could tell, The Drifter's scenario design and pacing is all about tension, danger, and desperate puzzles that feel grounded in the present moment. And, actually, I get the sense that the server's pretty into the story by this point. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 23, 2025 5:00 AM  Lies Of P developers at Round8 and Neowiz have received bonuses as a reward for the Gabbo-like action game reaching 3 million cumulative sales across physical and digital on PC and consoles. Cheers, VGC. As originally reported by South Korean tech site The Elec, staff have each received a previously arranged 10 million won bonus (about £5400) early, alongside two weeks' paid holiday. This is on top of South Korea's mandatory 15 days paid holiday for employees that have been with a company for more than a year. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 23, 2025 4:00 AM  "Experts urge UK households follow tips to beat heatwave, Dread Spider Tide" screech the inter-tabloids. Sparkling pig-grade hogwash, I say. I've recently discovered that the only things you need to defeat the sun are a cheap space heater set to fan mode and a PC overworked to boiling point, the combination of which creates some sort of mysteriously blissful temperature vacuum. Also, I refuse to open my curtains. For those also working on their attractive monitor-glow sallow tan, here are this week's new PC game releases. |
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The social media account for a mysterious new indie Vtuber going by the name of Sameko Saba announced she'll make her debut on June 28, 2025. A new, animated teaser video hinted at the character's design and various motifs surrounding her. There's a nautical, fish theme for the performer.
Here's the tweet with a video that hints at the performer's character design. The character seems to have long, blond hair in pigtails, with blue streaks at the front. One strand is pulled off to the side in a smaller side ponytail. She has light blue fingernail polish. She also seems to have cat ears and a fish tail. The final shot of her silhouette suggests a crab will appear as her mascot. It also shows that the character is rather short, due to her height compared to the doorframe.
The Sameko Saba teases first started in the middle of May 2025. A YouTube video called "saba / saba" showed up, then a tweet with a fish emoji that said, "Yoho!"
Here's that first teaser:
That was followed by an animation of a beach with a lighthouse showed up at the start of June 2025. It again suggested a nautical theme for the performer.
A number of other notable indie Vtubers already started talking about Sameko Saba ahead of her debut. One of them is Dooby, who brought up the newcomer during a May 2025 DOOM stream. She's also an indie performer who debuted back on October 19, 2024, and she's appeared alongside Dokibird, Henya the Genius, Nimi Nightmare, and Mint Fantome. More recently, Nimi also mentioned Saba's debut at the start of her Elden Ring stream on June 22, 2025. Other indies like Shylily also commented on the latest reveal.
New indie Vtuber Sameko Saba will debut on June 28, 2025, though an exact time hasn't been set yet.
The post New Indie Vtuber Sameko Saba Debuts This Week appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, June 23, 2025 8:01 AM
I'm of two minds about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. In terms of gameplay, there are many ways in which I feel Kojima Productions built upon the foundation of the original to make connecting a country and carrying out courier missions in a potentially hazardous environment even more interesting. I can't wait to take my time to play around in that sandbox more. At the same time, I feel like the threat of the original and fear of fighting is mitigated during much of the campaign. Worse, even though I loved going on these new deliveries, I think the narrative can falter in ways that undoes some character development from the original and offers a "second verse, same as the first" approach to storytelling. It's shocking to see such a "safe" sequel follow an unconventional and orthodox game.
Editor's Note: There are no Death Stranding 2: On the Beach spoilers below. The writer beat the game.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach picks up with Sam and Lou living as an actual family. They found a place for themselves. They're being adorable. That is, until Fragile comes in with an offer Sam can't refuse. If he goes to Deadman's lab in Mexico to connect places to the Chiral Network and deal with a major BT threatening the area, it would guarantee that him and his daughter can live in peace. She'll mind the baby. Go out and do what he does best. So he does! Though, as you probably guessed from the trailers, it doesn't stop there. Fragile turns up again with her new DHV Magellan and a task to go through the Mexican Plate Gate to Australia with her Drawbridge organization. They'll ride tar currents and connect that country to the Chiral Network.
I adored the story Kojima Productions told in Death Stranding. I feel like we saw real development for heroes and antagonists alike. Even if people didn't appear frequently, they felt well realized and like we got to know them. As a whole, it felt poignant and fresh. The journey ended up being satisfying! I loved the lore! Yet most of the time, the narrative in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach let me down. The initial hours seemed fantastic. I loved the idea of Fragile approaching Sam for this "one last job," the journey across parts of Mexico felt satisfying, and all of the development in those moments felt completely in-character for everyone. It made sense! This continued into the first leg of the journey to Australia.
However, I felt like things fell apart in so many ways after that. I'm going to be intentionally vague here, for the sake of avoiding spoilers. I loved the new members of the cast, such as Charlie, Rainy, and Tarman, but felt they were underutilized. Given how closely Sam worked with them, I suppose I expected more opportunities to get to know folks like Tomorrow. In the case of some other characters, it felt like Kojima Productions wiped away progress or established details in Death Stranding for the sake of either putting them close to square one or in a position where they "needed" to be for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. I thought Morgana telling Joker to constantly head to bed in Persona 5 felt frustrating, but Dollman telling me to take a shower whenever I talk to him is even more annoying. The story seemed much more predictable than the original too! This isn't to say I didn't have moments I loved. There are some supremely silly and awesome segments, and I'll admit two plot twists did surprise me. Two of my favorite characters from the original game are handled well too.
It is a shame the story does end up hitting familiar and expected beats, since I do appreciate so many of the new delivery options and opportunities. As usual, we can take on main orders during the campaign at designated spots, help with side orders found at certain hubs or prepper homes, and pick up packages found as we cross the country to complete deliveries that, for some reason, didn't happen. A new addition involves rescuing animals in the outback after a certain point in the campaign. We still are limited to only seeing a brief description of what items in packages are, aside from a few situations in which it's made more obvious what we're delivering, but it works really well! The soundtrack is amazing again, and it's a joy to listen to when walking or driving in Chiral Network-connected spaces.
I feel more options for getting deliveries done came up at a better pace in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach too. Many return from the first game. We have "bikes" early on, then the four-wheel pick-ups. Floating carts can be towed behind us. Different skeletons can be equipped to increase our stability, strength, or stamina, just like before. We can build ziplines, bridges, and roads. Monorails even come up at specific points. While walking is always an option, there's a degree of variety and accessibility I appreciated with the other methods and enhancements offered in this sequel. If you are getting frustrated, the new fast travel options end up being a time saver (when available). Connecting preppers who aren't on your scheduled route feels worthwhile, due to the bonuses you get for taking the time to meet them. The new cryptobiote options come in handy. The option to use passive skills if you get enough memory and unlock nodes with new abilities is quite a boon too. I especially loved the ones regarding weather!
That's because I felt weather is only element that provides a "challenge" when on deliveries for most of the campaign in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. There can be devastating windstorms that wear down your stamina and keep you from seeing Sam's hand in front of his face. These are so dangerous that even using the Odradek to scan the terrain and use route planning to set a tentative path to follow become little to no help. Surging currents at rivers make those even more daunting, and I'd get genuinely mad when I realized I didn't help contribute to bridge maintenance to protect them during storms. (I got especially mad if I had delicate cargo!) Earthquakes can make you lose your footing or damage cargo if you don't brace yourself when you get a warning. The elements wearing down Sam's stamina in certain spots can be a real issue too. I genuinely tried to avoid certain paths and conditions, since they could be so bad. At the same time, there's also a haunting beauty to these extreme situations. We're witnessing disasters in these storms, but it's so pretty to watch at a distance.
Yet due to the execution of certain elements, combat and BTs no longer feel like they posed the same threat in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach as in Death Stranding for much of the experience. BTs are present in certain locations and can be dangerous! However, Sam's DOOMs level in this entry, when paired with the varied arsenal available, made me felt more equipped to wipe them out when I did happen upon these spots. I'd only avoid them if I had especially sensitive cargo. The brigands that appear would be an issue... if we weren't constantly using less-than-lethal force. As such, there's no need to worry about Voidouts due to accidental deaths or trips to incinerators to properly dispose of bodies during the campaign. I actively ran bad guys over with my cars whenever possible, since the NPCs will swarm you, end up all clumped together in front of a four-wheel pick-up or bike, and there are no consequences to wiping them out in that incredibly efficient manner. This doesn't mean BT encounters and times when Sam needs to get tough with opponents aren't satisfying or entertaining. I just didn't feel afraid in the way I did when happening upon a bad storm in an area with uncertain footing. The gravitas of those situations from the original Death Stranding often absent.
Since Death Stranding 2: On the Beach encourages cooperation in the same way Death Stranding did, I also ended up relying on the kindness of others almost immediately. I didn't need to actually fabricate my own vehicles for much of my trip, as I could tap into online garages or walk outside facilities to grab ones nearby. There were already chargers appearing frequently (and I placed a few myself). Even though I played ahead of launch for my review, I already got to enjoy infrastructure like roads and ziplines. Kojima Productions does introduce us to these building elements fairly swiftly, which works to our advantage as players, and I felt it became a substantial help during some particularly long voyages or more sensitive situations. Since vehicular transportation ended up being my "go-to" for most of my deliveries (and enemy deaths), I really appreciated jump ramps, roads, and bridges.
While Death Stranding 2: On the Beach can feel like a step forward for gameplay, I feel like Kojima Productions took a step back with its narrative and difficulty. Making deliveries is quite fun, with varied options for exploration and different environmental experiences. But fighting often lacks consequences and some characters' development felt altered. I enjoyed myself when I followed Sam on his way through this gorgeous game, but the Death Stranding sequel can feel rather predictable.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach early access started on the PS5 on June 24, 2025, and the full release date is June 26, 2025. A limited edition DualSense controller is also available.
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Destructoid Monday, June 23, 2025 7:15 AM
Indie sensation PEAK is all about surviving the island and reaching the highest ascent possible with your gang, but the different biomes are not the only challenges to your objective.
The game might not have your typical survival game monsters, but some creatures do roam the islands. A few of them might not be major threats as long as you deal with them properly, but there's one pretty vicious entity: the Scoutmaster.
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All available monsters in PEAK
There are three 'monsters' currently in the game, and two of them are relatively minor and easier to handle.
Scoutmaster
The Scoutmaster is like the Yeti of the Himalayas. If you're playing solo, you'll have to blow on the Scoutmaster's Bugle (if you manage to obtain it in the first place). This will maximize your stamina, but the Scoutmaster will start chasing you for a minute.
There's no known way to defeat this entity (I have tried a lot of things, but nothing worked). There are other ways to increase your stamina, like drinking water or using another legendary item called the Bugle of Friendship.
If you're playing in a group, and one of the players gets too far ahead on the ascent, the Scoutmaster will spot that player and chase him. Rule 0 is not to leave your teammates alone on your ascent, or else the Scoutmaster will put an end to your climb.
Summoning the Scoutmaster also completes the Mentorship Badge achievement (also works if the entity summons itself) and grants you the Inverted Eyes cosmetic.
Bees
Bees typically will attack you when you try to mess with their hives. When you're in a group, one of you will have to lure the bees while the rest of the members can steal valuable resources from the hives. The bees typically chase you for a random duration, and their speed also varies. The only technique is to run away from them and keep running until they stop chasing.
Tick
Ticks can burrow deep into your legs, and they will keep sucking your blood and finally add stacks of poison. If you're solo, you won't notice them until the poison stacks are applied. When you do, crouch and remove the Tick from your legs. If you're playing in a group, chances are that your friends will notice the insect. Stand still, and let them remove the tick from you. Alternatively, do the same if you notice the pest on your friend.
Once removed, Ticks can be consumed as food (for some reason, they're considered a berry in the game). Doing so will also help complete the Foraging Bond achievement that requires you to eat five unique berries on your expedition (where the Tick will count as a variant).
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Destructoid Monday, June 23, 2025 6:57 AM
A godsend when looking to avoid the fog, having a Faerie Lantern on your backpack can allow you to turn even a hopeless climb filled with mistakes into a complete success in PEAK.
But what exactly makes the lantern such a great find? Here's what the Faerie Lantern does in PEAK, as well as how you can get your hands on one.
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What does the Faerie Lantern do in PEAK?
To the delight of all who either came in contact with the wrong mushrooms or are dealing with severe debuffs in PEAK, the Faerie Lantern both heals and clears all status effects from those within its AOE once lit. Before you ask, no, there's no way to recharge the lantern once its juice runs out, so make sure to save it for either the late biomes or for moments when you find yourself on your last legs during the climb.
How to get a Faerie Lantern
Like pretty much all other Legendary items in the game, you can get the Faerie Lantern in PEAK via either the Ancient Statues found at the end of each biome or by opening the Ancient Luggage scattered throughout the mountain. Keep in mind that the item is only one out of a wide selection of available drops provided by both of the above, so don't get your hopes up. So you can have an idea, even after attempting nine runs and finding multiple Bugles of Friendship, we were unable to get a single Faerie Lantern from the Ancient Statues.
But what about the regular Lantern?
Available as part of the plane crash loot on every run, many might see the regular lantern as a waste of an item slot, even more so if we consider how the nights in the mountain are by no means dangerous. But that's only true until you reach Alpine, as the regular lantern can counter the effects of frost while lit. To keep its effect active while you climb, light it up and put it on your backpack.
Now that you know how to get the Faerie Lantern, make sure to also take a look at how to unlock all cosmetic items in PEAK so you can show off the fruits of your labor to all of your friends.
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Destructoid Monday, June 23, 2025 5:54 AM
PEAK has a lot of items, and most of the time, when escaping the fog, it's hard to know whether to take one or leave it without knowing what effect it gives out, especially when a lot of things can poison or hurt you, instead of aiding you.
So to help everyone out, we have created a list of every item and what it does, so when you find an item you've never seen before, you can give the list a quick CTRL+F scan and find out how useful, or unhelpful, it is.
Every item in Peak and how they work
A quick note: we might not have found all items and will update the information as we locate them. We also haven't listed all food types, as most of them are fairly easy to find. However, we have noted specific foods where they might have an effect, such as poisonous Mushrooms.
On the topic of poisonous mushrooms and finding out if one is poisonous or not, it's difficult as there are so many different mushrooms available. We tend to avoid them ourselves, for safety.
But anyway, here is a comprehensive guide to each item you can find, and what they do:
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Destructoid Monday, June 23, 2025 5:52 AM
The Magic Bean is a curious little item you can find in PEAK, and it was added in the June 18 update. Since then, players have been finding these beans but aren't quite sure what to do with them. So here's what the Magic Bean does in PEAK.
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How does the Magic Bean work in PEAK?
I treat the Magic Bean as a "bridge creator" of sorts. No, it doesn't create a literal bridge (that would have been cool), but it does generate a pole. Once the bean is used, it'll create a tall vertical pole. I don't know its exact height, but it's significantly taller than the palm trees on the island.
Using the Magic Bean is pretty easy. Take it out of your item slot or your inventory, and throw it down on the ground. The stalk will sprout and keep growing, forming a scalable route that allows you to reach locations that otherwise wouldn't be possible. For example, it's one way to reach the floating luggage, where ropes won't be able to help you.
How to get the Magic Bean in PEAK?
Some rumors suggest that they're located at the same exact spot (I will verify this once we get a new island), but you'll always find them on the SHORE. Just scout the beaches on the SHORE, and it will look like the image above. Make sure to throw the bean at a suitable spot to use it properly; don't use it in an area where there are plenty of scalable cliffs.
If you want more PEAK help, here's a list of all the items in PEAK and what they do.
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Destructoid Monday, June 23, 2025 4:30 AM
If you've been living under an indie rock the past week, you might have missed out on arguably one of the best indie games of the year in PEAK, a fun co-operative climbing game that tests your morals and friendships all in one neat package.
It has taken over Steam in the past week and is relatively affordable for the majority of PC players. Its main premise is simple: you and your friends are dropped onto a randomly generated world and need to climb to the peak of the island to call for rescue. There are a lot more nuances than that, but overall, the game is a mix of mystery and fun that I have been longing for for quite some time now.
A lot of its charm comes from the characters and the art style of the world, and the way in which every achievement you complete unlocks new cosmetics and a badge that appears on the sash of your character. As you climb peaks, you also unlock new difficulty options that add an extra challenge to the game, such as making you take damage at night when it's cold, or even as far as perma death if you or a friend were to die.
For those who just want to experience some goofy fun with friends, though, there is a lot to do here. Sticking together is vital to help friends who might be hungry or lacking stamina up to a higher ledge, and finding various items to take on the hectic climb is essential, especially when a deadly fog is chasing you down and forcing you to scramble up the mountain faster.
It's a game that is hard to explain but fun to play, so I implore anyone sitting on the fence to jump into PEAK as soon as possible. Even if you are playing by yourself, there is some fun to be had in trying to get some of the achievements or see how far you can get solo. But it is definitely worth playing with friends.
Just remember rule 0: Never leave a scout behind... unless you want the Scoutmaster to get angry. No one is ever prepared for that cryptid monster encounter.
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Destructoid Monday, June 23, 2025 3:22 AM
The Bugle of Friendship is an interesting item found on your adventures in PEAK, and it has the ability to make the life of your team easier on the way to the top.
This item allows you to boost your entire team's stamina at the required moment. This guide will help you find this elusive item and discuss the best ways to use it.
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How does the Bugle of Friendship work in PEAK?
There are different ways to increase your stamina in PEAK. A relatively easy way is to grab a bottle of water, which adds reserve stamina. However, the reserve stamina will still deplete on use, and that's where the Bugle of Friendship comes in.
This item, when used, adds infinite stamina for you and all your teammates. Your stamina will not only recharge to full, but it won't deplete for ten seconds. During this period, you can try the hardest climbs without having to fear a fall. The same status effect will also apply to everyone in your party (as long as they're alive).
The Bugle of Friendship is pretty hard to find, and it will largely boil down to luck. The good news is you only need one. As long as someone in your group has it, everyone will get the benefits when the item is used. Try to use it in a situation when you're anticipating a difficult climb that will be impossible to scale otherwise.
Also, it's better to use it when your full party, or nearly all of them, is alive, as you'll make the most out of its benefits. It's also a good idea to inform your friends before using it—you could save them a bottle of water.
How do you find the Bugle of Friendship in PEAK?
There are two current locations where you can find this legendary item.
Ultimately, it will all come down to your luck, as there's no guaranteed way to find the Bugle of Friendship in the current build of the game. If you're lucky, time is used perfectly to prevent it from turning into a waste.
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