GamersHeroes Tuesday, June 3, 2025 1:18 PM Ever wanted to be a sentient, indestructible horse? Of course you have - rhetorical question! Enter Castle Cab: A hilariously chaotic action sandbox game by the great minds at Royal Reign Studios. The post Chaotic Action Sandbox Title Castle Cab Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, June 3, 2025 12:00 PM Pirates, loot, and "catventure" await with the release of The Gentlebros and Kepler Interactive's acclaimed title Cat Quest III for iPad, iPhone, and Mac August 8. The post Cat Quest III Coming to Apple Devices August 8 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, June 3, 2025 11:07 AM The team at Sharkmob has released a new developer video for Exoborne that provides an update on what's to come after the recent playtest. The post Exoborne Dev Talks Episode 3 Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, June 3, 2025 10:46 AM An all-new high-stakes twist on the classic Showdown mode, all those that dive into Rockstar Games' Red Dead Online will be able to check out Head for the Hills (Dodge a Bullet). The post New Showdown Mode Coming to Red Dead Online appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 3, 2025 1:50 PM  According to people who have played Mario Kart World, the upcoming Switch 2 launch game from Nintendo, the new open-world kart racer is bigger than you might have expected, especially when compared to other open-world games like Forza Horizon 5. |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 3, 2025 12:35 PM  If you're playing Elden Ring Nightreign you've probably beaten a few bosses by now. Maybe you've finished the whole game. Maybe you're already thirsting for more challenges to overcome in the ever-shifting land of Limveld. Good news: more Nightreign DLC is on the way. In fact, FromSoftware's post-launch plans for the… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 3, 2025 12:26 PM  June is officially here which means Geoff Keighley-palooza 2025 is just around the corner. E3 might be dead, but Summer Game Fest will be kicking off its fifth year running this week with a crowded field of other gaming showcases riding its coattails. Below you'll find the schedule for each of them, including when… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 3, 2025 12:25 PM  Last week, players noticed something gross and annoying in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Following a big update for the new season, many angry players spotted ads for bundles and battle passes in never-before-seen places, like inside the loadout menu. Activision now says this was all just a big whoopsie and… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 3, 2025 11:05 AM  The Witcher 4 looks astonishing in a new Unreal Fest tech demo today, but I've been on the path long enough to know that the visuals that delight our eyeballs years out from release don't always reflect how a game ends up looking once it's finally out on a gaming console. Still, a new cinematic trailer and extended… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:55 AM  Just when it seemed like Sony might be ditching the not-E3 festivities this year, it announced a new 40-minute State of Play will be airing tomorrow on June 4. The PlayStation showcase arrives in a packed week that includes the launch of the Switch 2, Summer Game Fest Live on Friday, and the Xbox summer showcase on… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:40 AM  Nintendo's latest Creator's Voice video promoting the Switch 2 contains an unexpected surprise: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang paying tribute to former Nintendo president Satoru Iwata for being the visionary behind the original Switch hardware's success. The head of the $3.3 trillion graphics card company said the Switch 2… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:15 AM  There are so many places to visit on Elden Ring Nightreign's massive Limveld map that you'llyou probably feel torn between where you want to go and what you should be doing there. When you add in all the small secrets that you can stumble upon at random, things can even feel more overwhelming and cryptic. Like, have… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:05 AM  The Switch 2 is only two days away! And already people are getting prepared for it to be sold out. According to a post on Reddit (via VGC), gaming stores in the U.S. are being supplied with large "Out of Stock" displays for the Nintendo Switch 2, apparently sent by Nintendo itself to prepare for the forthcoming… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 1:00 PM To me, co-op is what turns Stardew Valley into a truly phenomenal game. The farming sim is already brilliant without it, but the ability to easily play with friends makes any game better. The mixture of working together, chaos, and occasional bits of trickery always elevates the experience, and the delightful Mirthwood is no exception. This farming and life sim has been going from strength to strength since it launched, and the new announcement of a Mirthwood co-op update means it's only going to get better. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best management games, Best RPG games, Best life games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 12:35 PM World of Warcraft may still hold the spot as the industry's biggest MMORPG, but after a rough launch, Elder Scrolls Online has been growing into an immense experience. Now they're practically begging for you to join in on the fun, with a bundle worth over $350 / £290 of content at a fraction of the price. So if you've waited, not only will you benefit from the game now being significantly more polished, but you'll have much more story content to get through too. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Best fantasy games, Best single-player MMOs |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 12:24 PM When is Chaos Shuffle back in DBD? While our vanilla live-service games still have us coming back time and again, there's nothing like a good limited-time modifier to stop things getting stale. When it comes to Dead by Daylight, one of the best modes for shaking things up is Chaos Shuffle, which places you into each match with a loadout of completely random perks. Dead by Daylight perks are among the best things to give you the edge in the multiplayer game, and choosing just the rights ones - whether you play as a DBD killer or survivor - can turn the game around. Some perks have great synergy with others, some help you survive or kill, and others can improve or impede teamwork. It's usually essential that you plan your perfect loadout, so going into a match with completely random perks can have a devastating impact. That's what Chaos Shuffle is all about, and we can't wait for it to return. Continue reading When is DBD Chaos Shuffle back next? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 12:10 PM How do you join Monopoly Go Tycoon Club? Whether you're a Monopoly novice or a mega-rich tycoon, you have an equal chance of entering the elusive club if the stars align. Here's how to get a Tycoon Club invite, the Tycoon Club benefits, how its unique rewards work, and how to proudly show them off to those still waiting for their way in. Ready to make a big splash with Mr. M? Check out the latest list of free Monopoly Go dice links to score hundreds of free dice rolls every day. Save them up to breeze through upcoming Monopoly Go events. Wait for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz to start and you'll make those spins go even further. Continue reading Monopoly Go Tycoon Club explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 12:15 PM When is The Witcher 4 release date? CD Projekt Red initially confirmed the existence of a new game in The Witcher series via a press release in March 2022 and a title update in October 2022. Following a long wait - one that felt like an eternity for fans of the series - The Witcher 4 was officially revealed at The Game Awards in December 2024 alongside its first trailer. We know that the upcoming open-world game is the first installment in a new trilogy, and sees Ciri take on the role of the protagonist. While CDPR's global PR director had previously hinted the next installment wouldn't be called The Witcher 4, the official reveal trailer has confirmed its position as a direct sequel in the mainline series. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Witcher 4 release date, The Witcher 4 Unreal 5, The Witcher 4 School of the Lynx |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 11:08 AM It might be ridiculously expensive, but let's face it, we'd all love an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 if we could have one for free, and you might be able to do just that if you enter this new GPU competition. Not only will you get an RTX 5090 card to keep for yourself if you win this Nvidia Summer of RTX giveaway, but you'll also get one for your buddy. You only need to look at our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review to see why this top-end GPU is the best graphics card for gaming right now. With 32GB of VRAM and a monstrously powerful GPU, this Nvidia card puts the performance of every other current-gen GPU to shame – there's just one problem, and that's the cost. The MSRP is already expensive at $1,999, but real-world prices are considerably higher, particularly in the US, thanks to scarce supply. Continue reading Win an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card for you and a friend MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 11:00 AM In the history of horror games - beginning with Haunted House and Monster Maze, going right up to Dying Light The Beast and Silent Hill F - Resident Evil 4 marks an inflection point. I'll personally maintain that RE was an action game right from the beginning, as far back as 1996. But Resident Evil 4 undoubtedly tipped the scale. Survival horror was joined by a new subgenre: action horror. Superficially, they might seem mutually exclusive. If survival horror games like Silent Hill and classic RE are built around a fixed camera, a limited inventory, and a short supply of bullets, action horror, a la Dead Space and Dying Light, is the quick-paced, spectacular spiritual opposite. And yet Holstin, one of the most wishlisted upcoming horror games on Steam right now, manages to marry the two disciplines. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best adventure games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 12:30 PM What are the best RPGs on PC? Roleplaying games can have everything from interplanetary exploration, lightsaber duels, and bloodthirsty vampires to irradiated mutants who need to be beaten with golf clubs, lizards who can talk to cats, and a whole lot of dice rolling if that's your jam. It's a pretty diverse pool. The scale and scope of RPGs are like never before, with tech finally catching up to developers' ambitions, enabling vast, open worlds previously unseen. As a result, some of these adventures are among the best PC games ever made. So, dear traveler, gather your party and head out. We'll start with some popular free Steam games like Genshin Impact before moving into recent hits and some all-time favorites like Clair Obscur Expedition 33 and Skyrim. Continue reading Best RPG games 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero review, Zenless Zone Zero codes, Zenless Zone Zero banners |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 10:37 AM What are the best sex games on PC? From steamy sexy times in The Witcher 3, to zero-g acrobatics in Mass Effect, we all get the urge to get a bit naughty from time to time. So, with that in mind, if you want to get your rocks off without leaving the comfort of your desk, here are the sexiest games on PC. Sex. It's all around us. It's leaking out of the walls. It's flooding up through the floorboards. "Where's all this sex coming from?" screams your mother as she puts the sofa on cinder blocks to protect it from the rising tide of sex. "Get all of the white goods up the stairs! We're only covered against fire and theft!" Continue reading The best sex games on PC 2024 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Witcher 3 mods, The Witcher 4 news, Witcher 3 system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 10:14 AM A new Intel document leak has surfaced, which appears to confirm that a new Intel gaming CPU is in the works with 12 P-Cores and no E-Cores. As it's the P-Cores (where the P stands for "performance") that are the most important ones for gaming when it comes to Intel CPUs, that would potentially make this new Intel CPU an even stronger gaming chip than the mighty Core i9 14900K. The latter CPU only has eight P-Cores, with 16 lower-power E-Cores (where E stands for "efficiency") pushing up the total to 24. However, it's the eight P-Cores that make the Core i9 14900K the company's best gaming CPU, especially with their sky-high turbo clock speed of up to 6GHz. As such, while this new Intel CPU appears to only have 12 cores, it looks like it could be a much better option for gaming than Intel's chips with many cores, assuming the clock speed is high enough. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 1:24 PM June 3, 2025 CDPR has confirmed to VGC that the footage shown is "not The Witcher 4 itself," but rather strictly a tech demo. I can't quite believe I'm saying this, but CD Projekt Red has shown off the very first The Witcher 4 gameplay. As a part of the State of Unreal 2025 showcase, the team at CDPR has given us a look at a technical demo for the highly anticipated open-world RPG, and it looks stunning. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Witcher 4 release date, The Witcher 4 Unreal 5, The Witcher 4 School of the Lynx |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:44 AM June 3, 2025: We looked for new Mech Arena codes and checked the validity of current codes. What are the new Mech Arena codes? If you want to keep up with your teammates and opponents in Plarium's fast-paced mech shooter, you're going to need A-Coins and Credits to get the latest weapons and gear. Luckily, this free PC game offers many ways to get more XP, A-Coins, and Credits, including daily login rewards and challenges. There are also regular new Mech Arena redemption codes for the multiplayer game, too, and we've listed all the current ones below. These codes not only provide you with in-game currency to upgrade your gear, others occasionally even reward you with a whole new mech for nothing, so don't miss out. Continue reading Mech Arena codes June 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best multiplayer games, The best free PC games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:36 AM What does the latest Fortnite map look like? In the midst of the current Japanese-themed Fortnite season, a Galactic Battle has kicked off. Existing POIs on the four corners of the Fortnite map have now been taken over by Star Wars characters, featuring new NPCs, challenges, and more. Since the battle royale game is constantly in flux, everything in this guide changes throughout the season. This also goes for the many Fortnite weapons and Fortnite NPCs across the map, and we'll update each of these guides to reflect those changes. Here's what the Fortnite map looks like right now in C6S3: Galactic Battle. Continue reading Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 map, Reload, and OG Fortnite maps MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite map, Fortnite skins, Fortnite weapons |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:28 AM Now that Monster Hunter Wilds has been out for a few months, I'm all about the fashion. Between major updates that introduce new monsters, activities, armor, and weapon variants, I'm crafting whatever I can to achieve maximum drip. There are countless combinations and colors on offer, and with new cosmetics coming out every once in a while, our options keep getting better. Now, Capcom is bringing back the Monster Hunter design contest, giving us the chance to submit our own ideas in the hope they'll be added to the game. Continue reading You, yes you, can design a new weapon for Monster Hunter Wilds MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds armor, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:11 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 Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:57 AM What is the best gaming headset? It depends on your needs, your budget, and the style of sound, fit, and look that you prefer. Whatever your preferences, though, the best gaming headset will ensure that you're able to appreciate every little detail of a game's sound while making it easier to communicate with friends and teammates online. Whether you need an affordable option, covet a headset with the best battery, or want one with serious style, we've got you covered in this guide. The best gaming headset overall is the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro thanks to its balance of competitive gaming-focused features with everyday practicality. Meanwhile, the best gaming headsets for travel are the EPOS H3Pro Hybrid and Alienware Pro Wireless, thanks to their sleek design and great noise canceling. As for the best budget gaming headset, check out the Asus TUF Gaming H3. For more options, see the full list below. Also, for more buying advice and to answer your headset questions, make sure to check out the gaming headset frequently asked questions (FAQs) and how to choose a gaming headset sections of this guide. Continue reading Best gaming headset 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 8:06 AM When is the Spine release date? If you're a fan of John Woo films that mix kung fu with pistols, then it's likely that Spine is on your wishlist. In the cyberpunk dystopian streets, the Tensor AI has taken over the city and is behind the authority's power via drones to suppress rebellions. Spine puts us in the role of Redline, who has a vendetta against the AI and its ruling elite and will stop at nothing to make them pay. Gun Fu fans will likely have to wait a long time to play Spine, which is a shame since it has an appealing cyberpunk game aesthetic. This story-based action-adventure game promises a tense "movie-like experience," that takes advantage of choreography and camera techniques. With that in mind, here's everything we know about the Spine release date window, trailers, and more. Continue reading Spine release date window, trailers, gameplay, and latest news |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 7:45 AM How do Marvel Rivals ranks work? It's seldom enough to hop into a shooter for a casual experience, and eventually, the urge to dive into more competitive waters becomes too much. Like many other games, Marvel Rivals offers rewards specific to its ranked mode, tempting players to test their mettle. So, if you've been hard at work improving your gameplay on your favorite Marvel Rivals characters on the Marvel Rivals tier list, now's the time to hop into the multiplayer game's biggest challenge. Below we'll take you through all the Marvel Rivals ranks, how the competitive mode works, and the free Marvel Rivals skins you can earn through climbing the ladder. Continue reading Marvel Rivals ranks, distribution, and competitive explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 7:43 AM What are the current and upcoming Marvel Rivals events? There is an entire multiverse worth of story going on in Marvel Rivals, with everything happening everywhere all at once; stopping Spider Zero from pushing the cart is only good enough until the next round starts, and we know that those screaming goats will be back, win or lose. Luckily, there are story events that have a fixed start and end point, and even better, they come with a ton of rewards. Now in Season 2.5 of the multiplayer game, there are some spicy Marvel Rivals events for you to enjoy, boasting exclusive rewards for your favorite Marvel Rivals characters, and even cash prizes depending on whether your competitive cogs are turning. Continue reading Marvel Rivals events - all current and upcoming events MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 7:31 AM AMD might have garnered a load of positive press for its latest graphics cards, but PC gamers are roundly rejecting them, according to the data in the latest Steam Hardware Survey. In fact, not a single AMD Radeon RX 9070 GPU appears on the latest survey, nearly three months after their early March release, while even the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti has already made its first appearance. It undoubtedly doesn't help that the prices of the latest AMD GPUs bear little relation to the MSRPs originally quoted by the company when they were released. With its $599 MSRP, our AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT review was wholly positive for the huge performance on offer, making it the best GPU in its price sector. However, the actual price in the real world is considerably higher, with prices actually starting at $859.99 in the US, for example. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 7:11 AM Forever Skies is one of the most promising survival games on Steam right now. It blends Fallout and Subnautica into an entirely new experience, where you and a few friends must thrive on an ecologically ruined Earth. To do so, you need to pilot and look after a high-tech airship while delving into the ruins below. After finally launching out of early access back in April, however, plenty of players have been left disappointed. Technical issues, tedious gameplay, and repetitive environments have all hindered the experience for many, but developer Far From Home has a plan. The team isn't done with Forever Skies, and outlines how it will right the ship with upcoming updates. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best open-world games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:57 AM No Man's Sky is limitless, infinite. But in that endless simulated universe, I often find myself feeling adrift, wishing for a greater sense of direction and purpose. On the other end of the scale, Starfield, for all its ambition and visual splendor, is surprisingly narrow and contained. The cosmos is essentially a series of loading screens. Planets are either totally barren or rote, Fallout and Skyrim-style mission hubs. Both these games have strengths and qualities, but Jump Ship feels like a more balanced, playable middle ground. After surging up the Steam wishlist chart, and boasting incredible, seamless co-op play, you can finally try Jump Ship right now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best co-op games, Best space games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:57 AM What are the best Cyberpunk 2077 mods? CD Projekt Red released its own REDmod tools for free, allowing everyone to install Cyberpunk 2077 mods through a dedicated client they can download from Steam or GOG. This release comes as we also see Cyberpunk 2077 mods that alter the range of facial features, change your looks in small ways after character creation, and even access stuff we were never meant to see. That last one's important as it adds new functionality to the cyberpunk game. What starts with a shove one day could evolve into giving your character superpowers. Continue reading The best Cyberpunk 2077 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty review, Best Cyberpunk 2077 mods, Buy Cyberpunk 2077 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 10:52 AM When is the 007 First Light release date? Way back in 2020, Hitman 3 developer IO Interactive announced 'Project 007', a codenamed James Bond videogame project that, since then, has had very little said about it. Come June 2, 2025, just five short years later, and totally out of the blue, IO dropped the game's name, 007 First Light, along with a single image and promise of more information to follow later this week. Until that day arrives, here's what we know about the 007 First Light release date, its trailers, and what the upcoming game may entail. Continue reading 007 First Light release date estimate, trailers, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC Games, New PC Games, Best stealth games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 3, 2025 6:36 AM Who are the Marvel Rivals characters? With any new Marvel game comes playable Marvel characters, and in Netease and Marvel Games' new 6-vs-6 shooter, there are plenty to choose from. Spanning across some of the biggest and best comic book series, you can pick from a growing list of legendary heroes and villains. There are 37 Marvel Rivals characters as of mid-Season 1, each bringing their unique flair to the multiplayer game. Check out all the upcoming characters at the bottom of this list to see who's joining the cast in Season 2 and beyond, as well as the latest leaks. Who will you decide to play as in Marvel Rivals in your bid to be the best around? This primer aside, our Marvel Rivals tier list can also help you make that decision. Continue reading All Marvel Rivals characters and full roster MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 3, 2025 1:04 PM  How do you follow up a game like Umurangi Generation? Maybe move from photography to videography, or go full shooter (which developer Origame Digital do appear to be making too, that one's just not had a full reveal yet). Perhaps instead of either of those things, you'll make a game about penguins, which, yeah, no more beating around the bush, that's exactly what they've done. Introducing: Penguin Colony, a narrative adventure game based on H.P. Lovecraft's At the Mountains of Madness. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 3, 2025 12:04 PM  Earlier this year, Palworld developer Pocketpair announced their intent to get into games publishing using some of that Scrooge McDuck-size swimming pool of money they've acquired over the past year. They already had a game signed up too, from Tales of Kenzera: ZAU developer Surgent Studios, and today said indie dev has offered a small tease of a reveal at their upcoming psychological horror game Dead Take. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 3, 2025 11:02 AM  The State of Unreal 2025 showcase has just offered us a first glimpse at what playing The Witcher 4 might look like, via an Unreal Engine 5 demo build that featured Ciri exploring the wilds and a village in Kovir. Kovir was also confirmed to be a location you'll visit in the final game, so start packing your bags. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:53 AM  Every few moments in the current build of arcade space shooter Nova Drift there's a chance the game will spawn a Cargo Train. Whenever the game decides to spawn a Cargo Train, there's a 1/7777 chance it will spawn a Space Whale instead. "Nonsense," you bellow. "Space Whales are a myth. Designer Jeffrey Nielson has been telling us they're not real ever since the original Kickstarter in 2017." Ah, you poor, unsuspecting mooncalf. You chirpy little starfish. Consider the subtleness of the sea; how its most dreaded creatures glide treacherously hidden inside downloadable software packages. Nielson has been telling you porkies. He did, in fact, surreptitiously add a Space Whale to the game shortly before Nova Drift's 1.0 release back in August 2024, after years of conspiracy theories. This, friends, is the good kind of lie, the kind of lie that makes combing through a million changelogs for potential headlines worthwhile. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:31 AM  Good news, people who've been struggling to form the perfect Elden Ring Nightreign trifecta and don't fancy taking on the task of battering Nightlords solo. FromSoft have now confirmed that duo expeditions will be coming to the game later this year, as part of post-launch plans which also include "enhanced" fights against existing bosses. |
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Siliconera Tuesday, June 3, 2025 2:00 PM
Taito announced its latest piece of Final Fantasy XIV merchandise heading to arcades in Japan, and it is a squishy squeeze toy based on the Cornservant from FFXIV Dawntrail. It will show up on June 28, 2025.
The Cornservant squeeze toy is a squishy toy that, when squeezed, causes the ear of Turali Corn to pop out of the husk body. It looks exactly like the character from the MMORPG. It will sit at about three and a half inches tall (nine cm) and be able to be displayed when not being squeezed.
Here's a closer look at the character, as well as what it looks like when someone squeezes it.
The Final Fantasy XIV Cornservant NPC is part of a whole storyline of its own that kicked off in the FFXIV Dawntrail questline that started with "Corn of Necessity." During them, our Warriors of Light accompany the Curious Corn NPC, then go around talking to hungry individuals. As part of it, we can eventually earn a Cornservant Minion for finishing "Tasteful Memories."
This comes after another Final Fantasy XIV merchandise selection from Taito based on FFXIV Dawntrail characters. In May 2025, plush keychains based on the Outrunner appeared.
Final Fantasy XIV and the FFXIV Dawntrail expansion are available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Tuesday, June 3, 2025 1:00 PM
On May 31, 2025, VShojo Vtuber Ironmouse made a special appearance during Bbno$'s performance at the &Friends Pop Culture and Music Festival in Manila, and now she's shared a number of shorts from the event. One of them even showed Bbno$ in cosplay of her, due to getting over 50,000 likes on a photo suggesting it on social media.
First, here's the official reveal that Bbno$ would dress as Ironmouse as part of this collaboration.
Here's the official YouTube Short showing the final costume.
Ironmouse also shared some videos of the appearance that were taken from Mike C on YouTube's filming of the event. First, here's the Vtuber showing up during the performance.
Next, here's a snippet of the song the two made together.
Khryzel on YouTube also shared the Bbno$ and Ironmouse song "1-800-BLOWURMIND" from the set.
Currently, Ironmouse isn't streaming as often as usual. She announced on June 1, 2025 that she had been feeling unwell, though she did stream briefly on Twitch on June 2, 2025. During that latest stream, she actually went over the appearance alongside Bbno$ and the song they performed together.
We do know the VShojo Vtuber will be at Anime Expo 2025. She will appear alongside Connor Marc Colquhoun, aka CDawgVA, for Ironmouse & CDawgVA: Chaos Unleashed – The AX Trilogy at 4pm PT on July 4, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, June 3, 2025 12:00 PM
A new 5.7 Genshin Impact Special Program will appear on June 6, 2025, and the image HoYoVerse shared teased the appearance of Dainsleif and the Traveler's sibling again. It will air at 5am PT/8am ET/2pm CET. This is expected to be one of the last 5.0 series updates before we head to Snezhnaya with the 6.0 updates.
The new Genshin Impact teaser image features the male version of the Traveler, Aether, alongside Dainsleif as his sibling Lumine appears tearing through the darkness. Since Aether is used as the default protagonist for this imagery, Lumine could replace that in a player's story. As the storyline with all three of these characters appears during the interludes that come after the main storyline of a region concludes and leads into a new one, that's likely what is happening here. For example, the "Caribert" act showed up as a break between Sumeru and Fontaine, and "Bedtime Story" came between Fontaine and Natlan.
We know the two characters who will appear in 5.7 and be a big part of this Special Program. Skirk and Dahlia will both appear. Skirk is the five-star unit who is tied to Childe, as she helped train him when he fell into the Abyss. Meanwhile, Dahlia is a new Mondstadt character.
Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Special Program for 5.7 airs at 5am PT/8am ET/2pm CET on June 6, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, June 3, 2025 11:00 AM
Capcom has revealed that it is gradually releasing a new merchandise collection featuring the Servbot from the Mega Man Legends sub-series. The items specifically feature the title Tron ni Kobun, which is the Japanese title for the 1999 PlayStation spinoff game, The Misadventures of Tron Bonne.
The items are immediately available to order online via Capcom's outlet on Online Parco. It also supports international orders and shipments via the Buyee widget. Prices for the individual items range from ¥770 to ¥3,850 (~$5.40 to $26.90), although buyers will also have to factor in additional shipping costs.
Here is the price list for the new Servbot merchandise lineup in Japanese yen:
The Servbot rubber mascot keychains will also be alternatively available via capsule toy machines. By spending ¥500, people can pull a Servbot mascot with a random facial expression from the six available options. The toy capsule versions are notably cheaper than the ones sold normally at ¥770, but the former will come with a ball chain, as opposed to the latter's clasp.
The Misadventures of Tron Bonne Servbot merchandise lineup is immediately available to order online in Japan. Capcom will also release the goods in physical stores across the country on Friday, June 6, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, June 3, 2025 10:00 AM
There could be Hollow Knight: Silksong news soon, data regarding the PC version of the game changed on the Steam DB website. Two pages shows adjustments appeared on June 3, 2025, with a ChangeNumber adjustment and two depot additions. The actual product page on the storefront appears unchanged. [Thanks, CommodoreKong on Resetera!]
This is a substantial amount of action on the Steam DB pages that track Steam backend changes and updates for the PC version of Hollow Knight: Silksong. The one listing featured Changelist #29337185, Changelist #29337189, and Changelist #29337309. That involved it shifting from ChangeNumber 24965705 to 29337185, then 29337185 to 29337189, and finally that to 29337309. The depots 1030301, 1030302, and 1030303 also all appeared. The second only featured a ChangeNumber alteration from 22736671 to 29339689.
There'd been quite a gap since there were any changes to the Steam files. One noted the ChangeNumber went from 22736671 to 24965705 back in August 2024. That was 10 months ago. The second listing hadn't changed since March 2024, as the ChangeNumber went from 5782401 to 22736671. That was 15 months ago.
We do know the game is on the way soon. It will be a part of a museum exhibit at ACMI Game Worlds in September 2025. It also apparently has a 2025 release window following multiple delays.
Hollow Knight: Silksong will come to the Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Windows PC via Steam in 2025, and it will be featured at the ACMI in Melbourne, Australia, between September 18, 2025 and February 8, 2026.
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Siliconera Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:30 AM
As it is what used to be E3 month, companies are beginning to announce updates and showcases. Sony revealed its PlayStation State of Play showcase will go over new PS5 games on June 4, 2025. It will take place at 2pm PT/5pm ET/11pm CET, and we'll be able to watch it on Twitch and YouTube.
These announcements are always incredibly vague. We don't get to know any of the titles that will appear ahead of time. However, Sony did let us know how long the June 2025 State of Play will be. This one lasts over 40 minutes. It will also only be in English. People can co-stream it, but copyrighted music could end up being an issue for folks who do so.
There are a few games almost guaranteed to appear. Ghost of Yotei and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater should show up. Death Stranding 2 is out this month, so there could be a new trailer. Hell is Us is on the way too. We're expecting more Little Nightmares 3 and Ninja Gaiden 4 news.
We always get to see an array of PS5 games and sometimes PSVR 2 titles during these showcases, and there are often entirely new reveals during the June ones. During the June 2024 installment, we saw Astro Bot, Concord, Dynasty Warriors Origins, Infinity Nikki, Monster Hunter Wilds, Where Winds Meet, Path of Exile 2, Silent Hill 2 remake,and the Until Dawn remake.
Sony's PlayStation State of Play will appear at 2pm PT/5pm ET/11pm CET on June 4, 2025 and cover new PS5 games.
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Siliconera Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:00 AM
The notable thing about the Death end re;Quest series of games is how easy it is to meet bad ends. Gruesomely. Repeatedly. Even if you think you're maybe doing the right thing. It's gory, to be certain, though it can make actually getting a character ending or the true one even more satisfying. Death end re;Quest: Code Z is a spin-off roguelike that… well, falters along the way. (It's fine, I'd say it is not the best roguelike or representation of this series.) What I will say though is that it absolutely takes advantage of the Death End mechanic from the series and nature of the genre to attempt to do something different with the genre, though the violent nature and reliance on knowledge of the series and its characters both might dissuade many from playing.
So ideally, you'd think maybe Death end re;Quest: Code Z would be more accessible since it involves parallel universes, however it does still include the sorts of references and asides that might make for some barriers. Sayaka Hiwatari is a debugger on the game End to Odyssey with Shina Ninomiya, and she encounters something insidious while on the job. This means needing to head into the Strain Area dungeon and save or fight folks like Shina, Yurisa Yamamura, and Lucil Filarete. So you must stay alive and sane while searching for them, then getting out together while figuring out what Arata Mizunashi, another familiar face, is after.
Except since this is both Death end re;Quest, getting those bad endings in Death end re;Quest: Code Z is something we want to get, rather than avoid like we would in most roguelikes. This is because while on any difficulty other than Normal you lose what's in your inventory and your levels, dying ends up being a way to make progress. Each death gets you a skill point if it is the first time you died that way. Which means keeping Sayaka's sanity high enough to not affect her health and instead try and have an enemy, trap, or boss kill her is to your benefit. It's an interesting concept, and perhaps one of the few things I found really unique about this spin-off.
It also feels like the Death Ends in Death end re;Quest: Code Z are designed to be a selling point due to the execution. These are handled in the same way as the mainline installments. So there will be unique descriptions explaining what happened. It becomes a "moment." Someone who really loves the series for that reason might even find themselves searching for Death Ends repeatedly for completionist purposes.
While I wish Death end re;Quest: Code Z was more fun to play or perhaps more welcoming to newcomers, I do appreciate the way it embraces and uses the Death End bad endings mechanic. This is a series in which it could be quite easy for characters to die. Dying happens a lot in roguelikes. Attempting to make a death in a roguelike less painful by tying it to the unique endings and character growth makes sense. The execution isn't the best, but I can see what Compile Heart and Idea Factory were trying.
Death end re;Quest: Code Z is available for the PS4 and PS5, and it will come to the PC via Steam later in 2025.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 3, 2025 1:28 PM
The Jeddah's Hero Evolution is a brand new paid upgrade to consider in EA FC 25, and you can use it to improve a lower-rated item of your choice.
You'll have to spend a fair bit of coins (150,000, to be precise) to unlock the card, so it's definitely among the more expensive ones. In return, you get stat upgrades, new roles, and playstyles. To avoid any confusion, this guide will provide you with all the required information, along with the best contenders for the evolution.
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EA FC 25 Jeddah's Hero Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the Jeddah's Hero Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Jeddah's Hero Evolution upgrades
There are four levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 3 upgrades
Level 4 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade conditions
Level 2 upgrade conditions
Level 3 upgrade conditions
Level 4 upgrade conditions
Best players to use in Jeddah's Hero Evolution
Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution.
Your club's evo chain candidates can provide unique solutions exclusive to your Ultimate Team squad.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 3, 2025 1:24 PM
Phasmophobia has a massive summer update with lots of fresh features to delve into. The Chronicle update is fundamentally changing how the game works, so reviewing the patch notes to learn about it is a great way to ensure you know everything it entails.
The ghost hunting game doesn't see new updates super often, but when they do arrive, they're always packed with lots of exciting additions to delve into. If you're eager to start exploring this one as soon as possible, here are the early patch notes for all features coming in Phasmophobia's Chronicle update.
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Phasmophobia Chronicle update patch notes
The Chronicle update for Phasmophobia includes one new piece of equipment and quite a few gameplay system reworks. We'll likely learn more about this update as it gets closer, but for now, here are the early patch notes for everything included in the Chronicle update.
Sound Recorder
The biggest addition in the Chronicle update is the arrival of the Sound Recorder, a fresh new piece of equipment. Like all equipment, this item comes in three Tiers, with each one progressively becoming easier to use and better for capturing evidence.
Using this item, you can capture and record audio evidence for the journal. This includes Spirit Box responses, ghost event sounds, noises emitted through the Parabolic Microphone, and just about any other types of audio you may hear during an investigation.
Journal overhaul
To complement the evidence gathered using the Sound Recorder, the journal is being reworked. Instead of a photos tab, it features a more general media section that can be used to collect audio, video, and photographic evidence.
Reworked evidence collection system
The evidence collection system is finally getting a much-needed overhaul to properly reward all ghost hunters for their hard-earned documentation of the supernatural. The first evidence captured of any type of media will be labeled as unique.
Unique evidence grants bonus cash and XP at the end of each match. Evidence deemed to be duplicates, which means you already captured it, grants smaller but still decent prizes. Every snap, sound, and sight is designed to be as rewarding as possible.
Evidence tagging is being improved in this update, too, which hopefully means our ghost photos should finally be recognized as what they actually are instead of some random item in front of the ghost, like Salt.
Updated leveling and progression
The leveling and progression systems are being reworked in Chronicle. No details as to what this entails have been shared so far, so we'll likely learn more about it as it gets closer.
New main menu
A refreshed main menu UI is another key feature in this update. There's nothing known about this one yet either, so it's likely another feature the devs are waiting to unveil.
Mystery features
In the blog announcing the Chronicle update from May 29, the devs teased that there are plenty of other mystery features included in the update. Alongside this teaser, they posted an image of the truck, and it seems like the computer is being reworked, and that it also might allow us to watch multiple feeds at once. There's likely even more in store that we won't know until the update is closer.
When is the Chronicle update for Phasmophobia?
The Chronicle update for Phasmophobia launches on June 24. All of the features listed here and more that haven't been revealed yet will be available to start exploring as soon as the update is live.
Although the official blog for the Chronicle update also mentions a rework for the Grafton Farmhouse map, it's not launching as part of this update. Instead, it's planned for later in the year.
As far as we know, there are no new maps or map updates included in the Chronicle update, although most maps are set to eventually receive a rework according to the official Phasmophobia Trello. We've also got Horror 2.0, the biggest Phasmophobia update yet, to look forward to.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 3, 2025 11:09 AM
Indie developers have shown time and time again that you don't need a big budget to create masterful and unforgettable video games. The best indie games can transform genres, flipping everything we knew, or create something that makes you wonder, "how hasn't this been done before?"
While Frictional Games has created some of the best indie horror ever made, I refrained from putting games like Amnesia, SOMA, and Penumbra on the list to free up space for other equally impressive entries with genres more accessible to the masses.
So here are our top 30 best indie games of all time, showcased in alphabetical order.
Our top 30 indie games ever made
ANIMAL WELL
Birthed inside a puzzle-platforming labyrinth, there's mystery hanging over you as you navigate around this world without any guidance on where to go or how you're supposed to achieve your goal. ANIMAL WELL is all about the journey and how far you've come as an inconsequential blob inside a massive ecosystem.
Celeste
Climbing Celeste Mountain is both a mental and physical battle against oneself to enact change when you're stuck in an unforgiving rut. A challenging platformer that's fitting for its mental health themes, Celeste stands proudly for its strong story and flawless level design.
Crow Country
The theme park isn't as abandoned as Mara thought, as it's crawling with monsters that seem a tad bit too human. Crow Country is the ultimate throwback to retro survival horror, with quirky dialogue and immersive level design that'll surely keep you invested as you uncover the disturbing truth behind the park's closure.
Cuphead
A deal with the Devil goes south, and now you have to pay as a debt collector. Beautifully illustrated with non-stop platforming action, Cuphead is a challenging and satisfying boss rush game that'll surely test your patience and resilience to keep fighting.
Disco Elysium
Following an amnesiac and hopeless detective, it's up to you to shape Harrier Du Bois as you solve a murder. A story about identity and having hope in the darkest times, Disco Elysium is a reason to hold on and keep going because you never know where life will take you.
DREDGE
H.P Lovecraft's fear of the unknown is prevalent in the open waters, but there's a calming feeling as you make waves as a curious fisherman. Just like the ocean, there are layers to DREDGE that'll tug at you, inviting you to peel them back and peer inside. Can your mind comprehend the horrors?
Five Nights at Freddy's
Power is limited, and there's nowhere to go. 6am and you can punch out. Why would anyone ever come back here? You're confined to your seat and the cameras, monitoring the sentient animatronics around you—hungry and hunting. A point-and-click horror, FNAF destroyed childhoods and sparked intrigue with its increasingly layered lore.
Hades
Starting from the very depths of the Underworld, leaving this place won't be easy. Olympus is calling your name, a deserving place only for those who want it enough. So, do you have what it takes to climb? Hades is a gorgeous roguelike, a demanding challenge for only the most resilient players. Learn from your mistakes and try again.
Hollow Knight
Infection has spread like wildfire, driving the residents into violent, mindless creatures. At the center: Radiance. Hollow Knight is a 2D action-platformer that will satiate that curiosity and drive to reach the end, with satisfying challenges throughout and a beautiful hand-crafted world to fall in love with.
Hotline Miami
See the surrealism surrounding violence and become engrossed in the blood-stained neon lights that'll make you question whether you're wrong to be enjoying this game as much as you are. Top-down endless action and quick-thinking strategy with intoxicating effects, Hotline Miami is addictive for its gory delivery.
IMMORTALITY
Three unreleased films, an ageless leading actress, and a disappearance that's yet to be explained. The truth is hidden in the black and white. Look back and study everything. IMMORTALITY is one of a kind for its storytelling, vision, and delivery. You won't forget what happened to Marissa Marcel.
INSCRYPTION
A cursed video game that knows it's alive. There's something keeping you here—that curiosity that you can't help scratching. The deck-building roguelike of INSCRYPTION will keep its claws in you for its palpable atmosphere, intrigue, and challenge.
Look Outside
Something wakes you in the middle of the night, a calling to peer outside. But doing so means you'll never be the same again. You have 15 days, what will you do? The survival horror of Look Outside is intense, with the feeling of confinement and impending doom at its very center.
Minecraft
Fighting the Ender Dragon from nothing is one thing, but the limitless creative freedom you have in this block world is more than enough to keep you returning. The ultimate escapism and full autonomy to do what you want at the pace you want is why Minecraft is an easy survival game to sink endless hours into.
Night in the Woods
Finding your place in the world can be tricky, especially when we only have so much freedom to do what we actually want. The spirited world of Night in the Woods is brought to life by its quirky, memorable cast, who have realistic depth and dimension, where a dark underbelly haunts the town and its residents for an unforgettable experience.
Nine Sols
A story about revenge against the very people that sacrificed his family, Yi embarks on a relentless journey to defeat the Nine Sols. A story about betrayal, hardship, and having the will to go on, Nine Sols is a demanding yet rewarding action-platformer, full of beauty and drenched in Taoism.
OMORI
The dark truth is slowly seeping out from dream to reality, self-destructing the sunny masquerade. But what truth did you work so hard to protect and forget? Handling dark psychological themes, OMORI will hold onto you like a comforting embrace, both for its intriguing and profound storytelling, and unforgettable characters.
Outer Wilds
Traverse across the stars, listen to the stories of others, and learn what life is truly about. An action-adventure about acceptance and living a fulfilling life, Outer Wilds has so much beauty in its hopeless situation, where the inevitable isn't something to be sad about or afraid of, but instead to enjoy the time we have.
Papers, Please
Shifting through immigration papers, you must decide who passes through the border. A moral dilemma, you begin to question your own ethics as you deny safe passage. What should be a mundane game somehow isn't as Papers, Please is instead an immersive point-and-click puzzle adventure that'll test your deductive skills and compassion.
Stardew Valley
The tranquillity of life on a farm feels like a peaceful retirement plan, offering the fulfilment of growth and self-development, with the hope of running into the one right around the corner. Stardew Valley offers pure escapism from real-world stresses, providing a calming exterior that houses charming residents to befriend and even marry.
Subnautica
Conquer Thalassophobia by submerging yourself into the great unknown. We've only discovered five percent of the ocean; why not be the first to swim where no other man has swum? An open world at the palm of your hands, discover the fear and breathtaking beauty of Subnautica in this survival game that rewards the greatest explorers.
Terraria
Do whatever you want, build whatever you want. There's no right or wrong way to place. The 2D world of Terraria truly is your oyster. Bring stability to the vibrant land by building, interacting, and fighting for one important reason: Your survival.
Thank Goodness You're Here!
Your trip takes a turn for the worse when the residents of Barnsworth start running into problems the moment you arrive. Brought into their eccentric madness, Thank Goodness You're Here! is full of ridiculously witty and quintessentially British comedy that'll surely bring a smile to your face.
The Cat Lady
The afterlife tightly holds onto Susan, who's given immortality instead of release, tasked to take the lives of five sinners. A dark story that navigates the incredibly dark themes relating to the human mind, The Cat Lady is a gripping story-driven horror adventure that'll surely leave its mark.
The Stanley Parable
A bizarre story about the mundane shifting into the surreal, your life is orchestrated by a narrator. The Truman Show of games, The Stanley Parable is all about the control you have in your life and the drive to do what you want to do, not for the sake of others, but yourself.
Undertale
Falling into the deep Underground, a realm where no human has set foot, Frisk must navigate battles and friendships, all while trying to stay alive. In this 2D RPG, Undertale showcases that actions have consequences as the story twists and turns based on your choices. What kind of person do you want to be?
Until Then
The mundanity of life is altered forever by The Ruling as deja vu plagues Mark's life. A story-driven game delivered as a visual novel with a dark underbelly, Until Then is a heartfelt coming-of-age story that handles real themes of loss, friendship, love, and grief with grace.
Vampire Survivors
Experimentation and tenacity are rewarded to those willing to learn. To dust yourself off and try again. The hordes won't stop coming, but there's always another route you can take. Vampire Survivors is an all-out action roguelike with impressively long battles and satisfying rewards that'll keep you invested in the long run.
What Remains of Edith Finch
A walk down memory lane into the eccentric home of the cursed Finchs. Uncover how each member passed and question whether there's a curse at all—or if they died doing what they loved. What Remains of Edith Finch carries weight in each story, told through surrealistic and dreamlike imagery.
YOU and ME and HER: A Love Story
Stuck inside a love triangle, you strive for a normal life but aren't given the satisfaction, for everything comes down to who you choose. YOU and ME and HER is no ordinary visual novel for the stakes in this drama are far too high, and leaving her hanging may just end in misery.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 3, 2025 10:59 AM
Marvel Rivals has lots of achievements you can tackle if you're seeking a way to unlock some special rewards. These tasks tend to be pretty vague and unclear, though, as is the case with the Days of Future Past achievement.
Most of them are fairly easy to get done once you solve what's being asked of you. Knowing exactly what you need to get done is crucial, though, since you don't want to waste any more time than you have to during battle. If you're struggling to get this achievement done, here's how to complete Days of Future Past in Marvel Rivals.
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How to get Days of Future Past achievement in Marvel Rivals
To obtain the Days of Future Past achievement in Marvel Rivals, you need to erase Ultron's existence from the timeline in Arrako. This is one of the many different kinds of victories you can achieve while playing on this map, but it requires a specific kind of win. It's one of the tougher triumphs to get.
You must be playing in Quick Match or Competitive to finish this task. Progress isn't counted in any other mode, so be sure to choose one of these two options to get it done. It's generally best to tackle achievements in Quick Match since the stakes are a lot higher in Competitive. You can easily run off to tackle achievements in Quick Match without being a massive liability, but in Competitive, doing so could result in you falling a rank.
Erase Ultron's existence from the timeline in Arrako in Marvel Rivals
You can erase Ultron's existence from the timeline in Arrako by defending the convoy point until the timer reaches zero. Your goal is to stop the Avatar of Krakoa and the team pushing with them from reaching the end of the map. The term "defending" might lead you to think your goal is to protect and help the Avatar of Krakoa, but you're really trying to stop them from getting anywhere.
The first step for completing this quest is to be randomly chosen as a member of the defense team on Arrakko. There's no way to choose which side you get, so luck plays a large role in how easy or difficult this aspect is.
It can be tricky to determine whether or not you're on the right team. If you see the "Stop Krakoa and Arakko from becoming Okkara" and "Stop the Avatar of Krakoa from reaching the Great Ring" messages in the top left corner, you're on the right side. It also says "defend" on the Avatar of Krakoa whenever you look at the convoy, and you want to see the convoy rolling back rather than moving forward.
Once you're on the right side, you need to work closely with your team to ensure the Avatar of Krakoa doesn't reach the end of the map. The only way you can unlock the Days of Future Past achievement is by ensuring you stop them.
You'll know you've unlocked this achievement if you see the victory screen where Doom 2099 emerges from the Avatar of Krakoa to eliminate Ultron. As soon as the round ends, the achievement is complete.
There are plenty of other achievements to get done if you're hoping to make more progress, like Arrako Goes Analog, Mutant and Proud!, and Whispers in Pieces.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 3, 2025 10:24 AM
2025's massive month of gaming news, ahead of Summer Game Fest and other presentations like it, began in earnest today with Epic Games' State of Unreal event, and it brought the big guns.
CD Projekt Red was on hand to show off some footage of The Witcher 4, and dang, it's looking pretty unreal. Devs took the stage to show off what was basically a playable tech demo, but it's enough to get real excited about.
The tech in Unreal Engine 5 enables the game's visuals, including everything from real-time musculature underneath the skin of Ciri's horse, Kelpi, to a lush forest, and dozens of NPCs all living and reacting to Ciri and the world around them.
But here's the kicker: the devs on stage claimed that the footage shown was running on a base PS5 model at 60 FPS, with ray tracing. Yeah, if true, that's unbelievably impressive based on the fidelity of what was shown. It's kind of hard to believe, but for now, we have to take them at their word.
"We started our partnership with Epic Games to push open-world game technology forward," said Michał Nowakowski, joint-CEO of CD Projekt Red. "To show this early look at the work we've been doing using Unreal Engine running at 60 FPS on PlayStation 5, is a significant milestone — and a testament of the great cooperation between our teams. But we're far from finished. I look forward to seeing more advancements and inspiring technology from this partnership as development of The Witcher 4 on Unreal Engine 5 continues."
If the game and others like it are capable of this sort of impressive visual fidelity and NPC activity on a base PS5, one can only wonder what's possible on a PS5 Pro or a high-end gaming PC.
The full video of the demo will be uploaded later today, but for now, you can check out some screenshots posted by CD Projekt Red on Twitter/X.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 3, 2025 10:01 AM
I got to try out Nintendo Switch 2's upcoming Game Chat feature at a top-secret event with other journalists in New York City last week, and I think people will be pleasantly surprised by how cool it is.
Nintendo representatives on hand told those of us on hand that we were some of the first people outside the company to see the feature in action, and after several demos of how it works, I came away impressed with both the functionality and seemingly impressive technology behind it. I especially think casual gamers will be blown away by seeing it in action.
The Switch 2 is really looking to up its social capabilities, and Game Chat is the center of it. And while I don't see the feature making dedicated chat apps like Discord irrelevant any time soon (frankly, it doesn't have to), seeing it function in real time was genuinely cool, and I'm more interested in it now than I ever thought I'd be.
At any time, players can hop into a chat (similar to a Zoom call) directly via their console and chop it up with up to 11 other friends. Using the Switch 2's built-in C button and a compatible USB-C camera (reps told us a variety of cams would work, not just the default Switch 2 one), the Game Chat can fit the webcams and shared gameplay screens of four people, with several options on how to display them all.
For example, you can have the four screens displayed exactly like in the image above, a second option shrinks them down a bit to make your gameplay bigger, and another will remove them altogether and just have an active chatter icon pop-up on the outer edges of the screen.
In practice, Game Chat was fluid and pretty seamless. Joining a chat call is quick, and changing up your own settings is quicker, like having the camera auto-focus on just your face, removing the background from your camera and depicting you like you're in front of a green screen, or turning it off completely.
Nintendo showed us how the screen-sharing function could be helpful while playing co-op games where a buddy is elsewhere in-game and looking to find you. Using your screens, you can guide them and watch them move in real time, just like in the old days of couch co-op. We played GameCube classic The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures and utilized the cams and game screens to work together, and it was pretty fun and relatively simple to set up, further illustrating the feature's potential.
You don't even need to all be playing the same game, though, or anything at all. The potential for friends to simply hang out in a chat while playing different games is there, and one of the coolest features they showed us is how you can select a friend on-screen, inspect what game they're playing (among other settings and options, like making their screen bigger), and be taken directly to the eShop to purchase it yourself.
Game Chat will be free to all players until March 31, 2026. From then on, it will require a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Until then, it's definitely worth checking out, because it really captures the "virtual living room" feel that Nintendo told us it's going for.
If you have any questions about Game Chat ahead of the NS2 launch, ask in the comments below, and I'll see what I can help with.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 3, 2025 10:00 AM
The long wait for a new Mario Kart game and Nintendo console is almost at an end, and I can confirm there's good reason to be excited for both.
I got a chance to play Mario Kart World on the Nintendo Switch 2 for several hours last week with other journalists at a hands-on event in New York City, and I'm pleased to say it's indeed a Mario Kart game (because I still suck wholesale ass at it), albeit a more visually and technically impressive entry than ever before.
Once I got past the oohs and ahhs of it being my first time holding a Switch 2 (the console is gorgeous and improved across the board in handheld mode, and also glorious on a 4K TV), I settled in for some Mario Kart World games and proceeded to get my world rocked. But I enjoyed every minute of it.
On top of the standard singleplayer modes like Grand Prix and multiplayer fun where you question friendships with each lap, the new Free Roam mechanic feels like a big point of emphasis for this latest franchise entry.
All of the game's racetracks are plotted on the world map, which can be seamlessly explored in Free Roam, but also seen as you move from race to race, some of which begin with a rolling start after you choose which track to move to next. Not only that, but while you wait for friends to join or finish up the settings in a multiplayer lobby, you can drive around and explore it to find an excessive amount of discoverables.
There are question mark blocks, P-Switches to trigger missions and challenges, and drive-thru consumables called Dash Food that unlock different skins for the game's dozens upon dozens of racers. Each different Dash Food outfit unlocks a different racer of that character in their outfit, bringing the number well into triple digits. Examples I saw of different outfits for racers were Matsuri, Food Slinger, Aristocrat, Biker, Touring, and my personal favorite, Wampire (vampire) Waluigi.
On top of other challenges like driving certain distances or completing different feats, all told, the full number isn't known, but I would estimate there are hundreds of unlockable items to be found while playing the game in Free Roam and its other modes. This one should keep fans busy for quite some time.
Gameplay-wise, the biggest changes from Mario Kart 8 are the ability to perform a Charge Jump (hold R while on a straightaway) and then barrel-flip onto a rail or wall that you can grind on. All three of these are going to be crucial mechanics when it comes to getting speed boosts and outlasting friends in sweaty races.
After Free Roaming for a while, we got to play the battle royale-like Knockout Tour, which forces you to remain in the race or get eliminated. Players are knocked out in the top 20, then 16, then 12, eight, and four, before a solo winner is crowned. This is definitely going to be one of the game's more popular modes at launch.
One of my favorite moments of the day, however, was when we got to play some couch co-op using the Nintendo Switch 2 camera. When starting up a split-screen race, you can select the zone that the camera will focus on. A Nintendo rep suggested we focus on our faces, but they were fully aware that players are likely going to focus on other "random" body parts as well.
Mid-race, as one of the other players zoomed past me when I ate a red shell, an icon above their racer showed the camera's live footage in a circular icon floating above them. It was hilarious, and I can't wait to use this feature specifically with friends and family, as I'm sure it will create some silly memories.
After just a few hours of game time, I'm definitely more excited for Mario Kart World than I was initially, and that's even after I was eviscerated by a blue shell literally every time I entered first place, whether in single- or multiplayer.
And the Nintendo Switch 2, although I still think it should've been called the Super Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Super Switch, is looking like a worthwhile handheld console upgrade for exclusive games like this and others like it. It feels like the "next evolution of Nintendo Switch," as the company described.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:37 AM Palworld publisher and Tales of Kenzera dev team up for a first-person horror game, because why not?
There's no shortage of first-person psychological horror games these days, but the beginnings of this latest one sounded interesting enough to grab my attention.
Dead Take is the second game from Pocketpair Publishing, the publishing arm of Palworld dev Pocketpair, and it comes from Tales of Kenzera: ZAU dev Surgent Studios and its CEO, HBO's House of the Dragon actor Abubakar Salim. If that's a mouthful and sounds a bit weird, that's because it just might be. And that's where some of the appeal comes from.
In Dead Take, "you play as an actor who becomes uneasy when your friend won't answer the phone," and so you begin to "delve into the gilded rot of the entertainment industry and show up at the last place he was before he went quiet: a dark, opulent mansion."
The short teaser reveals very little, as you may expect from a game that relies on surprises and scares, but the descriptions given by the studio are what make it sound most interesting to me.
"Discover a side of the entertainment industry only discussed in whispers, full of cruelty and sordid gossip, memories of roles gone wrong, unsettling audition tapes, and shadowy figures with the power to make or break your career," Surgent Studios said.
"We're being secretive for a reason," said Abubakar Salim, CEO of Surgent Studios. "The subject matter of this game is delicate, and it hits close to home. When it comes out, and it won't be long until it does, I want players to think, 'I can't believe they actually did this."
This may be a case of a CEO being a hype man, but I guess I fell for it. I'm not usually a big fan of these kinds of games. But everything about Dead Take sounds quite intriguing so far, and as an actor himself, it sure sounds like this story is trying to go places that he and a few others may have a unique bit of insight into.
Dead Take is now available to wishlist on Steam, and it's set to launch sometime this year.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 3, 2025 8:26 AM
The 2025 annual installment of the Parks Fest event has arrived in Disney Dreamlight Valley, and it's brought with it plenty to do. Throughout this festive event, you need to tackle an array of duties to earn exclusive rewards.
Some of the coolest event prizes you can get are only available through Parks Fest, so if you're looking to unlock some epic items, working through it is a must. Some parts of this event can be a bit tricky to get done, so if you're struggling to navigate through it, here are all Dreamlight Parks Fest event duties and rewards in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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All Dreamlight Parks Fest duties in Disney Dreamlight Valley
There are 10 unique duties you can complete throughout the entire Parks Fest event. The specific task you have to tackle for each one is different, and some are easy to get done fairly quickly while others require a decent amount of time and effort. Upon finishing each duty, you can claim a special reward from the event page.
All Dreamlight Parks Fest quests in Disney Dreamlight Valley
To earn some of the items you need to tackle Parks Fest duties, you have to work through daily and weekly event quests. There are nine main quests featured throughout this event, which are as follows.
In addition to the main event quests, there are also a series of scavenger hunt quests you can unlock from Scrooge McDuck and Mirabel. Finishing these quests is crucial for acquiring the Mine Cart and Dug Popcorn Buckets.
All Dreamlight Parks Fest recipes in Disney Dreamlight Valley
One of the main Parks Fest event tasks requires you to cook a total of 50 cupcakes to feed villagers around the valley. There are only five specific recipes that count for this task, so you need to know how to make all of them.
All Dreamlight Parks Fest rewards in Disney Dreamlight Valley
There are 10 exclusive event rewards you can earn throughout the Dreamlight Parks Fest event. Each one is tied to completing a specific event duty, so you must complete each one to unlock all available prizes.
When does Dreamlight Parks Fest end in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
Dreamlight Parks Fest is available to complete from May 28 to June 17. If you have event resources saved up, you can technically complete most duties even after the event ends, but it's generally trickier to do so since there's no way to gather more. It's also an annual event, so if you don't get everything done this year, it will be back in 2026 to offer you another shot.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 3, 2025 8:20 AM
Dune Awakening is releasing on June 10 worldwide (early access begins on June 5), but there are some major limitations when it comes to accessibility.
There has already been a month of delay from the original launch date, and it will be released on PC. If you want to enjoy the MMO, the only option is to have a PC that meets the hardware specifications. However, there's at least some good news for console gamers if the developers are to be believed.
Will Dune Awakening be on console
Creative Director Joel Bylos was asked in an interview in 2024 about Dune Awakening's possible console launch. He has confirmed that the MMO will eventually make its way over to the consoles following the PC launch.
An exact date hasn't been confirmed or hinted at by Funcom, which makes it slightly tricky for us to report. However, there are no doubts about a console launch unless there's a radical shift in plans from the developers. Any such changes will be updated in this article so you can stay on top of the latest information. As of now, it's confirmed that the upcoming Dune MMO will be making its way to consoles.
Dune Awakening Xbox and PlayStation release date (predicted)
The only information confirmed by developers so far is a potential console version sometime in the future. A possible window is the last quarter of 2026, which is based on a Q&A attended by the developers. I would put my money on a day in either November or December of next year, but one thing is for sure: there's no confirmed date as of writing.
Conan Exiles, which is arguably one of Funcom's biggest launches to date, was released on PC and console together. However, the next-gen version came out in 2021 (understandable given the release date of current-gen consoles).
In the case of Dune Awakening, Funcom definitely has a different strategy. As confirmed in the Reddit post above, there's not much to go on right now. If you're someone who only games on consoles, the best option is to wait for a port in the future.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 3, 2025 8:12 AM
Star Wars Battlefront 2 allows you to test your juking capabilities against your friend by starting a 1v1 duel, although the process can be a tad tricky.
If you're playing online, there's no official way to play with your friend in a duel. However, this guide will provide you with all the info you need. First, let's check out how to duel together offline (this method tests you against the AI).
How to 1v1 offline in Battlefront 2
Compared to the online mode, it's easier to play together in the offline mode.
How to 1v1 with friends online in Battlefront 2
The online matchmaking allows you to duel with both strangers and your friends.
Sadly, there's no easy way to matchmake with your friend in Battlefront 2, which would have made our lives easier. The best way to increase the odds in your favor is by selecting the region (for you and your friend) that has empty lobbies.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 3, 2025 7:46 AM
To complete the entire Dreamlight Parks Fest event, you have to tackle lots of unique quests in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Scrooge McDuck has an array of scavenger hunt-based tasks, and one of the tougher ones to get done is Dreamlight Parks Fest: Rectangles.
Finishing this quest is essential if you want to unlock all of the unique Popcorn Buckets you can collect throughout the event. Here's how to complete Dreamlight Parks Fest: Rectangles in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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Dreamlight Parks Fest: Rectangles quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley
To complete Scrooge McDuck's Dreamlight Parks Fest: Rectangles quest, you need to mine a total of five rectangle-shaped Gems from around the valley while hanging out with him. There are quite a few steps to successfully completing this process, so here's a breakdown of how to get it done.
All rectangle-shaped minerals in Disney Dreamlight Valley
There are six rectangle-shaped minerals you can mine from around the valley in DDV, all of which are Gems. If you count the shiny variants of each one, which also work for this task, there are 12 in total. Here's a list of all of them and how to acquire each one.
There are some other Gems, like Onyx, that are the same shape as the ones listed here, yet don't count for the Dreamlight Parks Fest event quest. Not all rectangle-shaped minerals count, even though they should, so stick to the six listed here to progress through this task.
Items that are classified as minerals outside of DDV, like zinc and iron, also don't work for this task. Because of this, any Iron Ore, Gold Ore, Zinc, Tin, or other such items you come across while mining won't count for this duty.
Tackling this duty is crucial for progressing the Mine Time! task to unlock the Mine Cart Popcorn Bucket. Next, consider working on Squirrel!, Oh, Bother, Craftily Ever After, and A Shining Icon to acquire additional Popcorn Buckets for your collection.
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WGB Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:56 AM Sony's State of Play event is set for June 4, focusing on upcoming games. Expectations include insights into Ghost of Yotei, Death Stranding 2, and possible updates from Insomniac Games and others. |
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