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Kotaku Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:15 AM
    

Recluse is one of the Nightreign's magic-based classes, and she's arguably the most complex character to master. When played right, Recluse is an absolute killer, able to take down enemies and bosses with relative ease.

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Kotaku Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:06 AM
    

The rumors were true, sort of: Final Fantasy Tactics is getting remastered for modern platforms. The incredible PlayStation 1 strategy RPG will be graphically overhauled so new audiences can fall in love with its meaty combat systems and tragic storytelling all over again on September 30 when arrives on PS5, Xbox…

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Kotaku Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:00 AM
    

For the past 20 years, the Money In The Bank briefcase has become one of the WWE's most powerful narrative tools the company has in its arsenal. In a few days, the legacy continues as the two wrestlers will be the 38th and 39th MITB winners to join a long history of opportunists.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:57 AM
    

AMD has just unleashed its latest budget gaming GPU, and so far it looks as though the company's MSRP pricing is holding up, with stock available to buy, even in the US. The new AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT comes in two versions, with 8GB cards starting from $299, and 16GB cards starting from $349, giving the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 a serious run for its money.

As I found in my AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT review, this new AMD GPU is seriously capable, particularly if you buy the 16GB version, as it not only enables you to max out lots of the latest games at 1080p, but it even runs them well at 2,560 x 1,440. The 16GB version costs $50 more than the RTX 5060, but the extra memory opens up settings that you simply can't run on the RTX 5060.


PCGamesN Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:49 AM
    

What is the Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls release date? Arguably the biggest surprise of Sony's summer State of Play, Arc System Works stunned the fighting game community with a seismic announcement. There's a new fighting game on the horizon, and it's ready to take the crown as the premier tag-team fighter.

This heavy-weight collaboration has brought together Arc System Works, Marvel Games, and PlayStation Studios to create Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, a 4v4 tag-team fighting game starring the biggest superheroes from the Marvel universe. Ahead of the Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls release date, we'll take a look at what you can expect from the gameplay, as well as the potential roster, and so much more.


PCGamesN Thursday, June 5, 2025 8:47 AM
    

June 5, 2025: The game hasn't been live for long, but we've already found new codes. They have been added to the list below.

What are the new Etheria Restart codes? As is standard practice with gacha games these days, Etheria Restart is overflowing with free items, upgrade materials, and gacha pulls locked behind promo codes. Lucky for you, we've carefully combed through the usual haunts to find them all.

Got a few other turn-based RPGs on the go? We have codes for all the big ones still kicking about. Check out Honkai Star Rail codes for free Stellar Jade or Cookie Run Kingdom codes for Rainbow Cubes and free pulls. For something a little different, give AFK Journey codes a go. That's a big PVP one.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:35 AM
    

Nvidia is reportedly gearing up to launch a new budget gaming GPU that's cheaper than the RTX 5060, with the latest rumors saying the new graphics card will launch next month. Unlike the RTX 4050, which was only available for laptops, the latest leaks point to the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 launching in a desktop version too, meaning we could finally have a decent current-gen gaming PC that doesn't cost a silly amount of money.

There's currently a clear gap in our best graphics card guide that's ready and waiting for a new GPU that costs under $250, with both the latest Nvidia and AMD GPUs starting at $299. We've seen plenty of rumors about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 already, but this is the first time we've seen a release window mooted, with the new GPU reportedly set to be released in July 2025. Meanwhile, other rumors point to one change to the previously rumored specs.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:50 AM
    

What are the best F1 25 setups? If you stick to the same settings for your car across every event in a Formula One season, you'll struggle a lot. Each track requires a different approach, with some favoring raw speed in the straights and others leaning on better handling. Then, of course, there are those tricky ones that require a perfect balance of both.

To help you figure out the best settings to use and ensure you have a good chance of reaching the top step of the podium in F1 25, we have put together the best setups for various events in the Formula One season. The racing game is complex, so you'll need to check for the fastest setup each time you jump into a new location.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:27 AM
    

Resident Evil 9 could be on the way. State of Decay 3 is also in the works. But while we wait for that next generation of horror games, now might be the time to finally take a visit to - or to revisit - Mount Massive Asylum and the Colorado Plateau. More than a decade since the original Outlast was released, developer Red Barrels has decided to cut the prices for all three of its original games. And this isn't just a temporary sale - from now on, Outlast, The Whistleblower, and Outlast 2 are going to be cheaper forever. At the same time, a new update for The Outlast Trials has just arrived. If you need more convincing, even now, some 12 years later, this remains one of the best-rated horror series on Steam.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:26 AM
    

There are a wealth of Metroidvanias worth your time nowadays; from Hollow Knight to Blasphemous, there's ample choice on the table. One of the most essential for my money, however, is Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night. Built by former Castlevania lead Koji Igarashi and the studio he co-founded, Artplay, it's perhaps the truest successor to the Konami series and a magnificent example of the side-scrolling action RPG format at its finest. Now, six years on, a sequel is finally on the way, and it's called Bloodstained: The Scarlet Engagement.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:30 AM
    

What are the Black Ops 6 events? If you're on the hunt for even more cosmetic goodies and unlockable weapons in BO6, you're in luck. Black Ops 6 has brought back limited-time, seasonal events that reward you handsomely for completing various challenges.

The Black Ops 6 events that we've experienced so far include the Hit List and Gobblegum Mania, each with individual and community rewards up for grabs, and we're sure there'll be plenty more events to come in future Black Ops 6 seasons. So, polish off your best BO6 loadouts, get out onto the latest BO6 maps, and start racking up all the rewards the FPS game has to offer.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:01 AM
    

June 5, 2025: We've added a load of new Crystal of Atlan codes, most of which are tied to creators.

What are the new Crystal of Atlan codes? If there's one thing we've learned from the new age of gacha games, it's that new codes can be the best way to tip the scales of a limited-time pull in your favor. If you miss out on a code, you might struggle to land the latest top-tier pet or piece of gear you've been waiting months for.

If Crystal of Atlan is just the next in a long line of gacha games in your daily rotation, let us help you out there, too. If you need more help with the game, check out our Crystal of Atlan tier list. We also have the latest news about the Crystal of Atlan Steam release.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 5, 2025 6:38 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.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 5, 2025 6:33 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.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 5, 2025 6:31 AM
    

If you like your screens big, and your colors bright, then here's an awesome opportunity to grab yourself a colossal 43-inch Samsung gaming monitor for a bargain price, complete with a mini LED backlight. That means you not only get to fill your peripheral vision with a massive wall of gaming goodness, but that you also get decent HDR reproduction – great for movies and cinematic games. Best of all, Samsung is offering a big saving of $430 on the usual price, bringing this $999.99 monitor down to just $569.99.

That makes it one of the best gaming monitor deals we've seen for such a large HDR screen. With a large array of tiny LEDs behind the panel, this Samsung monitor can adjust the backlight brightness at a granular level, resulting in much better HDR performance than a standard edge-lit display, with bright and vibrant colors.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 5, 2025 6:28 AM
    

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 is one of those special games that's so good it leaves a hole in your heart once it's over. Its stunning worlds, sweeping soundtrack, and stylish combat are tough to match - but a potential answer to that longing is now sailing over the horizon. Sea of Remnants is an upcoming, free-to-play pirate RPG that has just staked its claim in emphatic style with an impressive trailer.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 5, 2025 6:35 AM
    

When is the Evercore Heroes Ascension release date? A game that has worn a few hats during its development cycle, Evercore Heroes is preparing for a proper Early Access release, albeit in a new genre and with a new name. Here's everything we know about Evercore Heroes Ascension.

Evercore Heroes Ascension has a decent pedigree in the MOBA games sphere, with ex-League of Legends devs in the mix, offering their battle-weary take on how your Evercore Heroes Ascension champions should behave. They've taken that and applied it to their new twist on the co-op roguelike space, and with any luck, their experience will carry over into a fresh new experience for everyone.

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PCGamesN Thursday, June 5, 2025 6:13 AM
    

What is the best PC joystick? Picking a joystick can be simpler than you think with only a handful of key criteria to consider, and only a few companies even still making dedicated flight sticks. Whether you're after a single stick to get started in air combat games or want a full space sim experience, we've got a joystick for you.

The best joystick overall is the Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight Deck, which brings a multitude of functions to your fingers with its HOTAS controls. For those with less to spend, the best budget joystick is the Logitech G Extreme 3D Pro, which is incredible value at under $35. Meanwhile, the best space sim joystick is the Thrustmaster Sol-R2 HOSAS. For more options, check out the list below. Plus, be sure to read the how to choose and FAQ sections if you in need of some guidance on what to look for in a flight stick. Meanwhile, if you're after a fight stick joystick, rather than a flight stick, check out our best flight stick guide.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:59 AM
    

Oblivion's a notoriously buggy game, so it probably shouldn't have been too much of a surprise that Oblivion Remastered was also pretty damn buggy. While a lot of those bugs are the kind of charming nonsense TES 4 is beloved for, Bethesda and Virtuos have now confirmed that the remaster's got two updates incoming to fix its more serious problems.

Having scrolled through the patch notes for the first of these updates, which releases in Steam beta today, there's one fix that's stood out, because the thing it outlines has been haunting my dreams.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:49 AM
    

In Sword Of The Sea you ride a magical blade across shifting dunes of golden sand. It looks like a combination of the jetbike desert-crossing of Sable and the meditative hiking of Journey. Which makes sense when you learn the art director from the latter game is leading the team. I like the look of it. Surfing is cool and so are swords, so I'm happy to see it's coming out in just a couple months, as announced at last night's State of Play show by PlayStation.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 5, 2025 6:37 AM
    

Silent Hill f got a concrete release date at last night's State of Play. You'll be able to play it on PC on September 25 this year, which is also when it arrives on consoles.

As for what you're in for, a fresh trailer made pretty clear that protagonist Hinako Shimizu is going to have a bad time of things, with freaky flower monsters and creepy scarecrow-inspired doll things with the mangled posture of your average veteran office worker all seeking to hurt her as she runs around cracking skulls with a pipe.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 5, 2025 6:06 AM
    

Everyone, stretch your hamstrings. Leg-having simulator Baby Steps got a release date during last night's PlayStation State of Play. As shown in the trailer below, the game is not so much a "walking sim" as a "walking badly sim". But hey, that's what you get from the makers of Getting Over It and Ape Out. It was also revealed that the "hero" of the game is in dire need of the bathroom.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 5, 2025 5:46 AM
    

Horses are overrated. Yeah, I said it. No offence to any horse experts out there. They're a bit of an unnecessary purchase in Elder Scrolls games in my experience.

But how else am I supposed to travel? Ah, of course, by boat. I looked at Nexus Mods this morning and spotted that a modder has saved my poor feet by managing to get fully-functional rowboats working in Oblivion Remastered, so I can sail around Cyrodiil as a magical mariner.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 5, 2025 5:09 AM
    

If you missed its appearance last year, Tides Of Tomorrow is a choice-driven adventure game set in a brighter version of Waterworld, and is being made by the team behind road trip adventure Road 96. Last night it was shown off again during the PlayStation State of Play, and this time the studio has stuck their post-apocalyptic harpoons into a release date.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 5, 2025 4:09 AM
    

I haven't yet decided whether the loot tortoise in roguelike deckbuilder Dice Legends looks satisfied or exhausted. Both make sense to me. "He's grown used to this, but still isn't thrilled about it," offered my sister. I would not be thrilled either. Imagine being aware of Pratchett's world turtle and knowing you're a glorified ATM by comparison.

"A roguelike deckbuilder, Nic?", you exclaim with mock interest. "Well, kick me down a well and break out the Vimto we've had mouldering in the cellar since the nineties, the last decade in which anyone consumed or thought about Vimto. Haven't had one of those since the time I went to collect the post forty five seconds ago. Also, the post was two flyers, each advertising a roguelike deckbuilder". I will not argue with your sage industry analysis, friend, although this one does have a couple of notables that may make the Steam demo an intriguing prospect.

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Siliconera Thursday, June 5, 2025 10:00 AM
    

FFVII Remake Cloud & Aerith Voice Actors in Final Fantasy Tactics

Square Enix announced the Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles English voice actors, and the FFVII Remake voice actors for Aerith Gainsborough and Cloud Strife will both be reprise their roles as the characters. Both Briana White and Cody Christian are confirmed. The two appeared in both FFVII Remake and Rebirth.

The full list came up after Square Enix talked more about the June 2025 State of Play reveal. It shared eight of the English voice actors. Among them is the English voice of Clive Rosfield, as Ben Starr will be Dycedarg. 

Here's the full list of Final Fantasy Tactics English voice actors we know so far:

  • Aerith: Briana White
  • Agrias: Hannah Melbourn
  • Cidolfus: Timothy Watson
  • Cloud: Cody Christian
  • Delita: Gregg Lowe
  • Dycedarg: Ben Starr
  • Mustadio: Harry McEntire
  • Ramza: Joe Pitts

In the original Final Fantasy Tactics, you could actually encounter both Aerith and Cloud. It's also possible to recruit Cloud, if you follow certain steps. 

In addition to the $49.99 standard edition, there will be a Collector's Box. That includes a Ramza Akademy version figure, a set of three Chocobo plush, Outlying Church pop-up art, an art sheet, acrylic Zodiac Stones, and an option to get it with the game. It costs $200 directly through Square Enix, but sold out.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The Ivalice Chronicles will come to the Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on September 30, 2025. 

The post FFVII Remake Cloud & Aerith Voice Actors in Final Fantasy Tactics appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Thursday, June 5, 2025 9:00 AM
    

To a T looks gorgeous and I found the game's story charming, but the gameplay isn't always entertaining due to certain design choices.

Keita Takahashi games have a habit of spreading joy and positivity. Wattam emphasized friendship and working together. Crankin's Time Travel Adventure toyed with the concept of time management. Katamari Damacy made tidying up a little more silly and embraced chaos. To a T is the developer's unique look at coming of age and growing up while dealing with unexpected challenges, all while overcoming them throughout the game. The story and soundtrack are fantastic, as you'd expect, but some of the execution isn't exactly on-point. 

Teen is a young adult who is not only dealing with growing up, as they just turned 13, but with being shaped like a T. Their arms are perpetually extended at their sides. While this means certain accommodations need to be made in their everyday life, such as a service animal that assists with some tasks and special tools for accomplishing daily tasks, it presents a sudden unexpected advantage. On our avatar's birthday, they discover they can fly by spinning quickly and moving about. What follows feels like an anime series, right down to segments being broken down into episodes prefaced by the PREP's "Perfect Shape" main theme and punctuated by the Rebecca Sugar track "Giraffe Song."  

The story and its execution are perfect. Even though we can completely customize Teen's appearance, they still feel like a defined character with fourth wall-breaking moments of exposition, identifiable struggles, and a kind heart. The narrative isn't preachy, even though it emphasizes inclusion, accessibility, acceptance, and individuality. It's just plain pleasant. I do wish that some narrative segments didn't only offer set outcomes, even if you managed to perfectly execute inputs. Also, the repeated use of the opening and closing themes, while designed to mimic an episodic show, can break up the flow of the story. I loved both tracks, and I'm still hearing PREP's tune in my head at random moments throughout my day even after not playing in quite some time, but it accentuates exactly how short some of these story segments can be in a negative way. Once I started skipping them, which is an option, I found it helped with the pacing.

The aesthetic in To a T is also great, though this is common for Keita Takahashi games. It resembles titles like Katamari Damacy and Wattam, with similar facial features on characters, unexpected anthropomorphic NPCs, occasional weirdness, and vibrant color palettes. It's a very distinct, poppy look. So as usual, everything stands out. Likewise, the music is lovely, with the songs with vocals being ridiculously catchy.

It's the To a T gameplay that can sometimes feel like it isn't on par with the game's story and appearance. There are no tutorials in the To a T, beyond actual inputs shared to show how to make Teen fly. I can appreciate why Uvula made this decision. Life doesn't come with an instruction manual, and it accentuates the struggle a person in a T-pose would face. But it means flailing through situations as you work out what each button should do, and even a few episodes in you might find yourself experimenting to figure out how to accomplish a thing. While you can send Teen around town to collect coins and play minigames so you can get things like more clothing, I honestly had more fun following the narrative than exploring.

While these may be patched out of the game by the time you're reading this, I did notice a few bugs in To a T too. The biggest one involved segments when I'd need to adjust Teen's positioning to go through doors or narrow gaps. You're supposed to turn the right analog stick slightly on the PS5, then press with left one at the same time. Except more than a few times, after getting into the new room or area, Teen would immediately turn back around and go into the last spot. I even stopped holding the right analog stick once the animation started, in case it was my own doing somehow, and nope! I tried using a different controller. It kept happening. (I found disconnecting the DualSense, then reconnecting, helped.) There would be times when I felt like actions should have triggered, based on my input, but they wouldn't register. (This especially happened with the face washing minigame.) 

Of course, some of the issues came down to the controls and execution just being poorly handled and unexplained. The TV is the best example of this. On the PS5 at least, managing to aim the remote at the proper spot to make it spin, especially as it rises up, proved quite frustrating. There's also a minigame involving catching ice cream that is more annoying than fulfilling. In general, I think I'd suggest that sometimes these moments can last a bit too long. I'll admit being flummoxed at how long the first interactive activity on the first moments with Teen carried on. 

What does work well are the accessibility option. The input to fly in To a T can be a bit tricky. It involves using the analog sticks to spin. However, it can be shortened and tied to triggers instead. It's really encouraging! Especially since the game as a whole works to spread a message about inclusion and acceptance. 

To a T looks gorgeous and I found the game's story charming, but the gameplay isn't always entertaining due to certain design choices. Dropping us into Teen's world with no explanation about controls can get confusing. The episodic nature is also fine, but can breaks up the pace in an unpleasant way. Fans of Keita Takahashi will be pleased, but others may want to try the demo before they hop onto T's unicycle.

To a T is available on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. 

The post Review: To a T Would Work Better as a Show appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:52 AM
    

A player in a pink strawberry dress holding a squirrel while many critters run around them in disney dreamlight valley

Critter companions are loyal and adorable allies who follow you all around the village in Disney Dreamlight Valley. For a limited time, you can help create one by voting in the community companion project.

The choices made by the community during this event will directly shape what type of animal this critter is, what they're wearing, and other such details to truly give players a unique new companion. If you're interested in having a say in how it turns out, here's how to vote for the community companion in Disney Dreamlight Valley.

How to help create community critter companion in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Community created companion page in disney dreamlight valley
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You can participate in creating the community companion by visiting the official create a community companion page. This process cannot be completed from Disney Dreamlight Valley and is only available to tackle at this website.

All critter companion options in Disney Dreamlight Valley

There are five stages in the critter creation process, all of which can be voted on by the community. New options become available each day, so there are plenty of options to choose from. Here's a breakdown of all the different categories you can vote on.

  • June 4 to 5: Critter base - The type of animal that the critter will be. The options are Sunbird, Squirrel, Crocodile, Rabbit, Rave, Turtle, Fox, Raccoon, Monkey, Capybara, Snake, Dragon, Owl, and Pegasus.
  • June 6: Critter aesthetic/theme - The general look of the critter.
  • June 7: Critter neck/attire - Clothing and neck options for the chosen critter.
  • June 8: Critter head/accessory - An accessory or head item to finish the critter design.
  • June 9: Critter trail - A trail that's left behind as the critter moves around.

Voting for community critter in disney dreamlight valley
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How long is voting open for the community companion in Disney Dreamlight Valley?

There's a new poll for the community created critter daily from June 5 to 9, and each stage is only open for a single day. The entire voting process ends on June 9, so you need to cast a vote each day to contribute to this process.

During each stage of the voting process, there's a countdown displayed on the voting page to highlight how long is left before it closes. As soon as one stage ends, another begins daily until all aspects have been selected, and the event concludes on June 9.

When will the community companion be released in Disney Dreamlight Valley?

According to the official voting website, the critter companion created by the community will join all players in late 2025 in one of the upcoming free updates. The June 4 developer showcase that revealed the Skull Rock update also teased three other updates coming throughout the rest of the year.

These updates are Inside Out in summer 2025, more Beauty and the Beast characters in fall 2025, and Cinderella in winter 2025. The community-created companion could be released in any of these updates, but it likely will be either the fall or winter when it's released, since the devs likely need some time to make it once the voting ends.

Holding a Rabbit up in the air in Disney Dreamlight Valley
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When you're done casting your votes for the community critter companion, consider tackling some Dreamlight Parks Fest event quests since it won't be around for much longer. Some good duties to get done are Mine Time!Oh, BotherSquirrel!, and A Shining Icon.

The post How to vote for the community companion in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Thursday, June 5, 2025 6:38 AM
    

Mario Kart World characters driving on grass

If you want to make the best of each race, then learning how to do a starting speed boost is vital in Mario Kart World to give you that couple of extra seconds of a lead at the start of the match to try to hold onto first place.

A Starting Speed Boost, also known as a Rocket Start, has been a mainstay in Mario Kart games for a while now, and when done correctly, gives you a tiny speed boost at the start of a race to give you a head start in acceleration and can sometimes be the difference between placements. Every little helps after all.

How to get a Rocket Start in Mario Kart World

wait until 2 appears to start the boost.
Wait for the timer. Screenshot by Destructoid

To get a Rocket Start in Mario Kart World, wait until the countdown timer appears and wait for the number "2" to appear. The moment it appears, wait until the split second before the number 2 fades, and hold down the A button. If you hold the A button all the way until the end of the countdown, your character should perform a successful Rocket Start.

If you hold the A button down too early or too soon, then either the Rocket Start won't happen at all, or your car will stall, putting you further behind the competition for unsuccessfully completing the Boost Start. It comes with risks, after all, even if it's easy to do once you get the timing right.

In previous games, there has been a perfect Speed Boost, but that doesn't appear to be in this title, unfortunately. Either way, try to get used to the timing and you'll be knocked out Rocket Starts in every race and increasingyour chances of winning any of the game modes, from Grand Prix, to the new Battle Royale modes.

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Destructoid Thursday, June 5, 2025 5:17 AM
    

A bunch of Mario Kart World characters driving together under the game logo

Mario Kart World has arrived, and with it, there are a bunch of new characters to unlock, ranging from the classic characters to a bunch of NPCs you wouldn't normally expect to see in one of these games.

With so many characters to unlock, we have taken it upon ourselves to show you the ways to unlock some of the best characters around. Trust us, you will be in this for the long run to unlock them all!

Some of the best characters like Donkey Kong and Rosalina are unlocked only via special conditions, so if you want to get your fan favorite straight away, let us point you in the right direction.

All characters in Mario Kart World and how to unlock them

mario kart world character select screen
Screenshot by Destructoid

There are a huge number of characters available from the get-go, but there are a few you will need to complete certain tasks to unlock or find them through special means. A full list of characters and how to unlock them includes the following:

Character Unlock Condition
Mario Default Character
Luigi Default Character
Peach Default Character
Yoshi Default Character
Bowser Default Character
Toad Default Character
Toadette Default Character
Koopa Troopa Default Character
Wario Default Character
Waluigi Default Character
Baby Mario Default Character
Baby Luigi Default Character
Baby Peach Default Character
Baby Daisy Default Character
Baby Rosalina Default Character
Pauline Default Character
Shy Guy Default Character
Donkey Kong Complete the Mushroom Cup
Daisy Complete the Flower Cup
Rosalina Complete the Star Cup
Lakitu Complete the Shell Cup
Birdo Complete the Banana Cup
King Boo Complete the Leaf Cup
Bowser Jr Complete the Lightning Cup

There are also a bunch of NPC characters you wouldn't normally unlock that are mainly locked behind the new Kamek item you can find in races. When used, it transforms all racers into a random NPC that will be unlocked for everyone. It's random which transformation you will get, but here is a full list of the ones available.

NPC characters Unlock Condition
Cheep Cheep Default Character
Cow Default Character
Dry Bones Default Character
Goomba Default Character
Hammer Bro Default Character
Monty Mole Default Character
Nabbit Default Character
Para-biddybud Default Character
Penguin Default Character
Piranha Plant Default Character
Pokey Default Character
Sidestepper Default Character
Snowman Default Character
Stingby Default Character
Wiggler Default Character
Cataquack Unlocked by the in-race item Kamek's Transformational Power
Chargin' Chuck Unlocked by the in-race item Kamek's Transformational Power
Coin Coffer Unlocked by the in-race item Kamek's Transformational Power
Conkodor Unlocked by the in-race item Kamek's Transformational Power
Dolphin Unlocked by the in-race item Kamek's Transformational Power
Fish Bone Unlocked by the in-race item Kamek's Transformational Power
Peepa Unlocked by the in-race item Kamek's Transformational Power
Pianta Unlocked by the in-race item Kamek's Transformational Power
Rocky Wrench Unlocked by the in-race item Kamek's Transformational Power
Spike Unlocked by the in-race item Kamek's Transformational Power
Swoop Unlocked by the in-race item Kamek's Transformational Power

The character list doesn't include costumes, which can be unlocked by playing that character and finding different food items in the overworld or while in a race. Doing so will unlock a costume at random and each character has a couple each to collect.

The post How to unlock all characters in Mario Kart World appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Thursday, June 5, 2025 3:19 AM
    

Diego Maradona in EA FC 25

The EA FC 25 Season 8 rewards are now officially out, and it has some amazing items for us to get.

The new season pass has two separate tracks: one is the free path, while the other requires coins/FC Points. Let's take a quick look at all the rewards that are available on the Premium version of the pass first, followed by the free options.

Complete list of EA FC 25 Season 8 Premium Pass rewards

Season 8 in EA FC 25 are slightly less compared to Season 7, both in terms of the duration and offered items. The new seasonal track has 35 different items (more if you opt for the paid upgrades).

  • Level 1: Shapeshifters Alexis Sanchez/Pedro/83+ x7 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 2: Bundle
  • Level 3: 84+ x4 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 4: Clubs Items
  • Level 5: Shapeshifters Tomori/Le Normand/83+ x7 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 6: 4000 SP
  • Level 7: 81+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 8: Block+ Evolution
  • Level 9: 82+ x5 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 10: Shapeshifters Douglas Luiz/Yan Couto/Samuel Lino
  • Level 11: Bundle
  • Level 12: 83+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 13: LW All Roles++ evolution
  • Level 14: 83+ x4 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 15: Shapeshifters Grealish and Lehmann
  • Level 16: 83+ x5 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 17: Bundle
  • Level 18: 84+ x4 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 19: Clubs Vanity item
  • Level 20: 4000 SP
  • Level 21: Spectrum Shift Evolution
  • Level 22: 84+ x5 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 23: FUT Vanity Items
  • Level 24: Striker All Roles++ evolution
  • Level 25: Shapeshifters Maignan/Kobel/Oblak/84+ x7 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 26: 84+ x5 Rare Gold Players Pack/82+ x10 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 27: 86+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack/83+ x15 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 28: 86+ x4 Rare Gold Players Pack/84+ x10 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 29: Quickstep+ Evolution
  • Level 30: Shapeshifters Tonali/Calafiori/84+ x6 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 31: Bundle
  • Level 32: Intercept+ Evolution
  • Level 33: Finesse+ Evolution
  • Level 34: 89+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack/85+ x12 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 35: 91+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack/Shapeshifters Icon Kaka

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The premium path costs 500,000 coins/1,000 FC Points to unlock (costs $9.99).

Complete list of EA FC 25 Season 8 Free Pass rewards

The rewards on the free path are available for all, and you can unlock them by completing seasonal milestones.

  • Level 1: Bundle
  • Level 2: 82+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 3: 82+ x5 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 4: Bundle
  • Level 5: Shapeshifters Grifo/El Sharawy/83+ x10 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 6: CDM+ All Roles++ Evo
  • Level 7: Bundle
  • Level 8: 83+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 9: Long Ball+ Playstyle Evo
  • Level 10: Shapeshifters Bonaventura/Immobile/Belotti
  • Level 11: Bundle
  • Level 12: 84+ x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 13: 1 of 2 84+ Rare Gold Players
  • Level 14: Bundle
  • Level 15: Shapeshifters Cosmetic Evo
  • Level 16: 1 of 4 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 17: 1 of 5 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 18: 83+ x7 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 19: 84+ x4 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 20: Dudek Weuro/Maanum Weuro/85+ x4 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 21: 1 of 4 85+ Rare Gold Players
  • Level 22: 1 of 5 85+ Rare Gold Players
  • Level 23: 85+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 24: 85+ x4 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 25: Shapeshifters Xhaka/Jorginho/Zubimendi
  • Level 26: 86+ x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 27: Jockey+ Evolution
  • Level 28: 86+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack/83+ x15 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 29: 87+ x4 Rare Gold Players Pack/88+ x2 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 30: Shapeshifters Gallagher/Loftus Cheek/Maitland-Niles
  • Level 31: 88+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack/84+ x15 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 32: Incisive+ Evolution
  • Level 33: 89+ x2 Rare Gold Players Pack/85+ x8 Rare Gold Players Pack
  • Level 34: 90+ x3 Rare Gold Players Pack/1 of 4 90+ Rare Gold Players
  • Level 35: 90+ x6 Rare Gold Players Pack/Shapeshifters Rafael Leao

The post All EA FC 25 Season 8: Shapeshifters rewards appeared first on Destructoid.


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