GamersHeroes Friday, June 6, 2025 5:54 PM Announced during Summer Game Fest earlier today, SEGA's Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds will release both digitally and physically September 25. The post Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Launching September 25 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, June 6, 2025 5:30 PM Revealed during Summer Game Fest earlier today, Fumi Games and PlaySide's gritty, noir-fueled first-person shooter MOUSE: P.I. For Hire will feature VA icon Troy Baker as Private Investigator Jack Pepper. The post MOUSE: P.I. For Hire Casts Troy Baker appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, June 6, 2025 1:45 PM The team at Dionous Games have released a new demo for their visually striking point-and-click adventure Theropods as part of Steam Next Fest. The post Dino-Adventure Theropods Demo Live on Steam appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, June 6, 2025 12:08 PM Taking cues from titles Contra and Wild Guns, Retroware and Zenovia Interactive anticipated run-and-gun shooter Neon Inferno will launch for PC and consoles October 2. The post Neon Inferno Launching October 2 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, June 6, 2025 11:48 AM The team at HoYoverse announced that Genshin Impact Version 5.7, dubbed "A Space and Time for You," is set to launch June 18. The post Genshin Impact Version 5.7 "A Space and Time for You" Launching June 18 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Friday, June 6, 2025 5:55 PM  At today's Summer Game Fest showcase, Sega showed off Sonic Racing: Crossworlds. The kart racer is a big ol' crossover event between the blue blur and other Sega characters. After previous leaks claimed Minecraft and Spongebob characters would join the racer's roster, Sega revealed that several of its own heroes are… |
Kotaku Friday, June 6, 2025 5:40 PM  Game of Thrones fans will finally be able to retcon the HBO series finale with their own playthrough of Game of Thrones: War For Westeros, a real-time strategy game coming to Steam Early Access in 2026. A trailer for the newly revealed project at Summer Game Fest showed Kit Harington as Jon Snow fighting the Night… |
Kotaku Friday, June 6, 2025 5:40 PM  Imagine if the actress who suffocated her character's mute, paralyzed father with a pillow in Pearl was now wreaking havoc across the galaxy. We don't know if suffocation will be in Mia Goth's arsenal, but we do know that the scream queen will be starring in the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter film, according to The… |
Kotaku Friday, June 6, 2025 5:35 PM  Today, during Summer Game Fest, Mortal Shell 2 was announced with a trailer that made me miss the days of E3 circa 2008 or 2010. The dark and twisted souls-like is coming to PC and consoles in 2026. |
Kotaku Friday, June 6, 2025 4:50 PM  ChickenDog was the first person to get a Switch 2 at launch in New York City, and Nintendo promises he'll be far from the last. Even as the new system starts selling out at most retailers, the company says it believes it will be able to meet demand through the rest of 2025, avoiding the scarcity issues that plagued… |
Kotaku Friday, June 6, 2025 4:43 PM  I'm still waiting to get my Switch 2 because my system is getting shipped to my home in New York City while I'm in Los Angeles. The only way in which I can experience the whimsical antics of Mario Kart World is through clips of the lucky bastards who have their systems already. I don't usually think of Nintendo's kart… |
Kotaku Friday, June 6, 2025 3:51 PM  Link, in all his variations, is a hero. The sword-wielding savior of Hyrule is always doing heroic shit in every Legend of Zelda game. He's the embodiment of courage, goes to great lengths to defeat evil in whatever form it appears, and has saved the day countless times across the series' convoluted timeline. It's… |
Kotaku Friday, June 6, 2025 3:10 PM  Part of what makes a Mario Kart game so special is its vast collection of power-ups that you earn throughout the track. Mario Kart World is overflowing with them. Using these items can turn the tide of a race in mere moments, giving you exactly what you need to take the lead. Of course, other users can also use them,… |
Kotaku Friday, June 6, 2025 3:00 PM  Jurassic World Evolution 3 is real and launching later this year, according to a newly leaked trailer which also reveals that baby dinosaurs and more fan-requested features are arriving in the anticipated prehistoric theme park simulator sequel. |
Kotaku Friday, June 6, 2025 2:40 PM  We finally have the Switch 2 in our hands. It's a chonker! Nintendo's biggest gaming handheld yet looks familiar on paper, but makes a stronger impression in person. We're not ready to review the new $450 gaming console just yet. That'll take a lot more testing and game time to get familiar with all of its little… |
Kotaku Friday, June 6, 2025 2:05 PM  In Elden Ring Nightreign, there are two unlockable characters, one of which is the Duchess. She's the game's agile, stealth archetype. While her overall strength may be lacking, her abilities make up for it. She probably has one of the most compatible team synergy in the game, and is dangerous in the hands of a… |
Kotaku Friday, June 6, 2025 1:58 PM  Mario Kart World is Nintendo's most recent entry in the long-running racing franchise, and this one sports tons of characters, power-ups, and tracks, as well as an open world to explore. There's so much packed into the experience that it should keep fans busy for years to come. But if you're about to play the game, or… |
Kotaku Friday, June 6, 2025 1:38 PM  Ten years after Elon Musk's Twitter account was giving out free Teslas and the PlayStation Network was shut down, the then-teenage hacker behind it all is finally having his story told. The trailer for the new Max docuseries, Most Wanted Teen Hacker, previews how Finnish hacker Julius Kivimäki's cyber exploits will be… |
Kotaku Friday, June 6, 2025 1:21 PM  The Nintendo Switch 2 offers plenty of functionality right out of the box, especially considering it can be used in both handheld and docked modes without the need for add-ons of any sort to just jump into a game. |
Kotaku Friday, June 6, 2025 11:50 AM  Not-E3 is in full swing today with Geoff Keighley's Summer Game Fest Live showcase scheduled for the evening of June 6. No one but the Game Awards host and his close circle of confidants and business partners knows what will be announced during the event, but fans are once again praying for the impossible as fanatics… |
Kotaku Friday, June 6, 2025 10:10 AM  One of 2024's biggest hits, the boss fight-fueled action adventure Black Myth: Wukong, is finally coming to Xbox Series X/S. It releases there on August 20, exactly one year after it made its original console debut on PlayStation 5, once again stoking rumors that a Sony exclusivity deal was what it kept it off the… |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 5:56 PM Code Vein came out back in 2019 and immediately stood apart from other soulslike games for its anime-inspired visual style and more straightforward storytelling. Though it has the demanding combat and interconnected world design of games like Elden Ring, Sekiro, Dark Souls, and Sekiro, creator Bandai Namco filtered these concepts through the bold cartoon style of a horror anime, attracting a sizable audience in the process. Seven years on, the studio's just announced that it's at work on a follow-up to the first project, with Code Vein 2 set to expand on its predecessor's concepts. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best new PC games, Best upcoming PC games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 5:56 PM The Lies of P Overture release date is here, and you can play it today. The puppet soulslike, which earned itself plenty of acclaim as one of the most worthy challengers to the Fromsoftware catalog of Elden Ring, Dark Souls, et al, is taking us back to the fall of Krat for a prequel expansion. We've been wondering exactly when it would arrive, and now developers Neowiz and Round8 Studio have given us quite the treat by launching it live on stage during the Summer Game Fest showcase. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best fantasy games, Best soulslikes |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 5:32 PM There are so many games created with direct influence from FromSoftware's action RPGs that a new genre has been created from projects similar to Dark Souls, Elden Ring, Sekiro, Demon's Souls, and Bloodborne. What sets the most worthwhile of these soulslike games apart, though, isn't their ability to replicate the unforgiving combat design of From's catalog, but their approach to making absorbing, often foreboding settings. It's in this kind of world design that 2020's Mortal Shell excelled. Now that we've just seen a first glimpse of its sequel, Mortal Shell 2, it looks like creator Cold Symmetry is offering an increasingly detailed nightmare world to explore that continues this effort. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best new PC games, Best upcoming PC games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 5:16 PM The huge success of Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 was another reminder of just how appealing living out a medieval fantasy existence can be. But what if, instead of embodying Henry's story, you told a tale all your own? That's the premise of Chronicles Medieval, revealed during the Summer Games Fest with a trailer featuring the ever-iconic Tom Hardy. With the grandiose battles of Total War and the storytelling potential of Crusader Kings 3, Chronicles Medieval drops you into a 14th-century land with complete freedom. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best new PC games, Best upcoming PC games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 2:05 PM June 6, 2025: We've polished the courts in the hopes of earning new Basketball Legends codes. What are the newest Basketball Legends codes? We've assembled a full list of working Basketball Legends codes you can redeem for essential in-game rewards like coins, boosts, and even a Cyber Case. If you want to earn more coins as quickly as possible, this is the guide for you. Basketball Legends is a massively popular sports game on Roblox with thousands of active players, courtesy of its simple yet fun premise of 5v5 or pickup game matches. For other sports games on Roblox, check out Untitled Boxing Game codes and Arm Wrestle Simulator codes. Since it can be tough to know when new Basketball Legends codes are out or if they even work, we've personally tested each code available this month and listed them out below. Continue reading Basketball Legends codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 2:06 PM June 6, 2025: We're looking ahead toward new War Tycoon codes for the AS-VAL update coming this weekend. What are the new War Tycoon codes? If you're tired of having enemy players storm your base to steal your oil reserves or just need a speedy vehicle to transport the oil barrels back to your encampment, then chances are you need a quick boost to your cash reserves. No matter if you're starting to build up your arsenal or need that extra bit of help against the competition in order to capture key points on the map, these active War Tycoon codes provide plenty of prizes to assist you in this popular Roblox experience. While you're here, there are plenty of codes for other games on the platform, such as Blox Fruits codes, Blade Ball codes, and Project Slayers codes, among many others. Continue reading War Tycoon codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 2:00 PM June 6, 2025: We've added a few more active Gym League codes for UPD 21.1. What are the new Gym League codes? If you want to get buff to unlock new bodies and gyms where you can show off your impeccable physique, chances are you're looking for a shortcut or two to get ahead of the competition. If so, then you've come to the right place. What, steroids? Of course not! That's scandalous. No, no, we're talking about free codes here. If you're just starting this Roblox experience, we have plenty of Gym League codes to supplement your training regime, providing you with access to potions, cash, and other power-ups. If you want to shape up in other similar games, we have Arm Wrestle Simulator codes and Strongman Simulator codes, while Roller Skate Simulator codes can help if you prefer racing on wheeled shoes. Continue reading Gym League codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 1:59 PM June 6, 2025: We're back in our tiny boat to continue the hunt for new Meme Sea codes to mark a potential mid-year update. What are the new Meme Sea codes? When taking on an ocean of the internet's most popular memes with a One Piece-inspired anime twist, getting a bunch of free rewards will make your custom character all the tougher to beat. With a bunch of epic powers at your disposal in the game, any Roblox codes you find in this guide will give you an extra edge. Although it's not on the list of best Roblox games, Meme Sea stands alongside plenty of other anime games offering free bonuses. For example, you can also find some in the newest Anime Champions Simulator codes or All Star Tower Defense codes. To make you ready to take on treacherous viral foes, let's dive into all Meme Sea codes available right now. Continue reading Meme Sea codes June 2025 |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 1:55 PM June 6, 2025: We're trying once more to escape death in the hopes of winning new Survive the Killer codes for the late-May mini update. What are the Survive the Killer codes? Putting players into the roles of killer and survivors, this horror movie-inspired Roblox game promises to immerse you into a classic hunter vs hunter experience, but it's all the better when there are codes to grant extra bonuses too. If you want to best chance of winning the night, following this guide is a must. When playing Roblox games that pit you against monsters or creatures in the dark, getting extra help from guides like those for the latest Dandy's World codes or Five Nights TD codes is a must. Survive the Killer is no different, so here are the latest bonuses you can get right now. Continue reading Survive the Killer codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 1:36 PM June 6, 2025: We're back to lifting noobs in the hopes of scoring new Muscle Legends codes. What are the latest Muscle Legends codes? You have a pretty clear objective in Muscle Legends; get jacked, and smash any person who stands in your way. Becoming yolked can be a time-consuming process, however, so we've dug around and found several Muscle Legends codes that will make the transformation a little less painful. The Roblox game, much like many others, offers free codes to its most dedicated players, gifting them currency to spend on getting bigger, and strength boosts to help them get... stronger. Here are all the currently active Muscle Legends codes to help you dominate the free PC game as a shredded monster. Look out, CBum. Continue reading Muscle Legends codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 1:39 PM June 6, 2025: We're watering the plants while we wait for new Grow a Garden codes for the Bee Together update due tomorrow. What's the complete list of Grow a Garden codes? Since it is potentially the biggest Roblox game of all time in terms of active players, you'll definitely want new Grow a Garden codes to help, well… grow your garden! Get loads of free seed packs and other boosts by redeeming each new code before it expires. Given it's an AFK type game—and by that we mean your garden continues to grow while you're offline—it makes sense to turn your attention to other Roblox games while your plants mature. For freebies elsewhere, look to our guides on King Legacy codes, Climb and Jump codes, and maybe even Basketball Legends codes if you're the sporty type. Continue reading Grow a Garden codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 12:52 PM What happens when you blend challenging Elden Ring-esque combat with an atmospheric sci-fi open world? Well, Rogue Factor's Hell Is Us looks to answer that question. If that eclectic mix sounds up your street, now's the perfect time to pre-order the game ahead of its Thursday, September 4 release date, as Fanatical is offering a hefty 23% discount on the Standard and Deluxe Editions of Hell Is Us right now. |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 12:18 PM What are the best Minecraft mods in 2025? Every game of vanilla Minecraft can vary quite dramatically, and the best Minecraft mods go one step further to provide an entirely new experience. Whether you love creative building, terrifying survival, or speed running the story, we've got the mods for you. We've even thrown in interface mods and tools to make things easier, too. We've trawled through them and all the best Minecraft mods are listed below, including the best horror Minecraft mods, performance mods, and more, depending on what you want to do with the sandbox game. There are new mobs, new biomes, performance-boosting mods, and more, and you can jump to the bottom if you don't know how to install Minecraft mods and want to learn. Continue reading The 65 best Minecraft mods June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 12:16 PM When is the Silent Hill f release date? Since the release of the first game in 1999, Keiichiro Toyama's dark psychological horror series has garnered legions of fans, fast becoming one of the most important franchises in gaming history. Ignoring the poorly received mobile game The Short Message, interactive TV show Ascension, and the remake of Silent Hill 2, there hasn't been a new Silent Hill game proper since Downpour in 2012. It's been even longer since a really good one. That looks set to change with Silent Hill f, a fully fledged, mainline Silent Hill game, but one that exists separately from the well-known worlds of James Sunderland and Heather/Cheryl Mason. Instead of being set in Silent Hill, the psychological prison that descends on the aforementioned characters' town is instead found in 1960s Japan as schoolgirl Hinako faces her own demons in the horror game. We can't wait to find out more, so here's everything we know about the Silent Hill f release date. Continue reading Silent Hill f release date, trailers, gameplay, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Upcoming PC games, Best single-player games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 12:13 PM June 6, 2025: We added a bunch of new Content Creator codes in addition to June 5's new codes. 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. Continue reading Etheria Restart codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Etheria Restart codes, Etheria Restart tier list, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 12:00 PM Looking for Father's Day gift ideas? Our guide is the place to be, with a host of affordable, fun, and useful tech extras that will enhance the life of any tech-loving dad. All the gifts on this list cost under $100, and most are under $25 too, so no matter your budget, you can find a little something to show your love. Every item on this list is one we've either reviewed on PCGamesN or own ourselves, so it comes with a direct recommendation. This stuff all works and works well, and has really enhanced the day-to-day PC gaming or general tech use in our lives. Yes, we're nerds, we're proud, and we'd love to get any of these as a gift... If we didn't have them already. Continue reading Father's Day gift guide - best PC gaming and tech gifts for any dad MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 11:39 AM After its new GPUs failed to chart in the last two Steam Hardware Surveys, AMD has been dealt another blow in the graphics card stats world. According to the latest figures, AMD Radeon GPU market share has now tumbled to its lowest ever figure, falling from 15% at the end of 2024 to just 8% for the first quarter of 2025. That time period accounts for the first three months of 2025, which included the release of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT on March 6, a card that we praised as the best gaming GPU in its league, but which has been a struggle to find in stock at its MSRP since launch. There is a bigger picture here, of course, including the fact that Nvidia released two new high-end GPUs in January, in a market sector where AMD doesn't provide any competition, with the RTX 5070 series also launching later in the quarter. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 11:19 AM Robocop: Rogue City knew exactly what it was. Teyon's Robocop game perfectly transplanted the '80s action star into the virtual mean streets of Detroit. He was slow, strong, and willing to turn anyone breaking the law into red mist on the wind. After heading to Paris and spending some time with its sequel, Robocop: Rogue City - Unfinished Business, I'm happy to report that it's a leaner and more mechanically diverse experience. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games , Best single-player games, Best action-adventure games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 10:44 AM June 6, 2025: We've added a six month anniversary code to our list. What are the latest Girls Frontline 2 Exilium codes? Girls Frontline 2 is different from anything you've seen so far, thanks to its thrilling, female-led military theme and top-down turn-based strategy combat. For its uniqueness, Girls Frontline 2: Exilium is still a gacha game, so you're going to need the most up-to-date Girls Frontline 2 codes to give yourself a head start in drawing for the latest Dolls like Suomi and Nemesis. Lucky, then, that we've got them right here, along with how to redeem them in the anime game for some useful rewards. Continue reading Girls Frontline 2 codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best anime games, Girls Frontline 2 codes, Best gacha games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 6, 2025 10:38 AM June 6, 2025: We added the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls. How can I get free Monopoly Go dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 6, 2025 5:52 PM  Nothing funnier than a sweary muppet. Felt That Boxing is a PunchOut style comedy fighting game about a weak-armed muppet learning to stick up for himself and the little ones he loves. It was shown off at Summer Game Fest, and the trailer is worth a chuckle. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 6, 2025 5:47 PM  Swords, they have their ways. Capcom have shown off a little more of their upcoming demon-slaying samurai 'em up, Onimusha: Way Of The Sword. And it is about, if I had to guess, parry windows. Come see the trailer below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 6, 2025 5:36 PM Chronicles: Medieval is a strategy RPG with massive battles from Witcher and Grand Theft Auto alumni  You wait years for something to give the massive battles of Total War a run for their money so Creative Assembly might be tempted to pull their thumbs out and fix sieges, and suddenly they start pouring from the sky. According to developer Raw Power, Chronicles: Medieval is a "dynamic sandbox blending action and RPG depth on a strategic scale," which is a lot of very good words to put in a row. Lets hope they all stay in formation once the arrows start flying. Here's a trailer. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 6, 2025 5:35 PM  The deluge of video games news begins with a loud screech and big guitars. Mortal Shell 2, sequel to the rocky soulslike of 2021, has been announced at Summer Game Fest. It's very heavy metal by the looks of its trailer, which sees quite a lot of ugly monsters getting battered in the bulbous face. It's got a release date of some time in 2026. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 6, 2025 5:32 PM  Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds got a new trailer at this evening's Summer Game Fest 2025, and with it news of some of the worlds that will be crossing with the blue hedgehog. That came in the form of three new racer reveals: Hatsune Miku, Ichiban from Yakuza: Like A Dragon, and Joker from Persona 5. We also got a release date: September 25th. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 6, 2025 5:30 PM  Australian developers Playside and publishers Warner Bros Interactive have announced Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros, a real-time strategy game based on George R.R. Martin's perennially unfinished novel series A Song Of Ice And Fire, which somehow doesn't have a proper RTS adaptation already. No, Game Of Thrones: Winter Is Coming doesn't count as an RTS adaptation, and besides, that one's kind of naff. As Cersei Lannister once put it to Ned Stark, "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die or you end up with a Mixed user review consensus on Steam". |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 6, 2025 10:47 AM  You might have seen a new name around the homepage this past week: Mark Warren. It might also be that you recognise the name if you're a reader of RPS sibling site VG247, where Mark has already been plying his trade for several years. Well, we've adopted Mark here at RPS, as one might adopt a puppy if the puppy really liked mods, RPGs and Helldivers 2. Come say hello in the comments. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 6, 2025 10:13 AM  Does Elden Ring Nightreign's bird-bodied Guardian have a human face hidden somewhere on his feathery body? It's a question people have been thinking about, and by "people" I mean a small subset of Elden Ring obsessives who like to watch the game being picked apart 3D model by 3D model. Thanks to a prolific Souls modder/dataminer, I can provide you with an answer. In their latest video, Zullie The Witch - who's previously solved various Souls mysteries and modded an Armored Core into Elden Ring - has unmasked Nightreign's crop of nightfarers like they're Scooby-Doo villians. Most of their faces look how you'd expect, but there are a couple of noteworthy cases that I think it's worth you knowing about. |
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Siliconera Friday, June 6, 2025 5:51 PM
During Summer Game Fest 2025, Sega made a number of Sonic Racing CrossWorlds announcements, including a September 25, 2025 release date for most platforms and character cameos with Hatsune Miku and from games like Persona 5, Like a Dragon, and Minecraft. However, the Switch 2 version doesn't have a release date yet. There was also a new trailer showing off each of these crossover racers in-game. There will also be online cross-platform matchmaking for multiplayer.
You can see the trailer here. Hatsune Miku is confirmed for Sonic Racing CrossWorlds first, then we see Joker from Persona 5, Ichiban Kasuga from Yakuza: Like a Dragon, and finally Steve from Minecraft.
Here's the full Summer Game Fest 2025 showcase, in case you missed it:
We already knew about many of the Sonic the Hedgehog series characters who will be in Sonic Racing CrossWorlds. Here's the list:
We also know the prices. It will cost $59.99 on the Switch. The Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC versions will be $69.99.
Sonic Racing Crossworlds will be on the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC on September 25, 2025, and it will be on the Switch 2 as well.
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Siliconera Friday, June 6, 2025 5:31 PM
During Summer Game Fest 2025, Bandai Namco revealed Code Vein 2. The title will debut in 2026. We'll see it on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. It will also be available to wishlist as of June 6, 2025.
Here is the very first trailer. It shows a protagonist character dealing with opponents in a medieval mansion. After taking out an opponent, we see him happen upon a being that seems to resemble a girl who once lived there. After that, we see him go through a portal and encounter another entity. It appears this time around, manipulation of time will have some effect on the story and gameplay. The video primaril focuses on CG segments that set the stage for the adventure, rather than really showing off gameplay for it yet.
Here's the first trailer:
The original Code Vein debuted in 2019. It showed up on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC. In one of Bandai Namco's final updates on it, it was confirmed to have passed over two million in sales. The series was known for being able to fight alongside NPC allies or other people.
Code Vein 2 will come to the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC in 2026.
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Siliconera Friday, June 6, 2025 5:00 PM
Square Enix shared new concept art on the official Final Fantasy VII Remake social media account, and this time it showed the effect of the Toad status on Cait Sith and Red XIII and their unique forms as frogs in FFVII Rebirth. As is common, both amphibians feature traits and accessories inspired by the characters.
In the case of Cait Sith, it features a black and white color scheme like the tuxedo cat. It also wears a crown and red cape, just like the character. The comment noted it almost ended up being two frogs, to represent how the character rides a Moogle. The Red XIII frog is red with accents that mimic his markings, and it features two feathers behind its eyes. It also has a scar over the right eye.
Here are the two pieces of FFVII Rebirth concept art of Cait Sith and Red XIII as frogs after being afflicted by a Toad spell or Frog Song.
This isn't the first time Square Enix shared concept art of the frog status effect in FFVII Remake and Rebirth, as the characters' frogs resemble them when the Toad form is in effect. Back in 2022, around the first game in the trilogy's launch, we got a better look at the Aerith, Cloud, Tifa, and Barret designs.
Final Fantasy VII Remake is available for the PS4, PS5, and PC, and FFVII Rebirth is on the PS5 and PC. There's no release window for the third entry in this remake trilogy yet. FFVII Remake will also come to the Switch 2.
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Siliconera Friday, June 6, 2025 4:00 PM
Bandai Namco announced exactly what is different between the Switch and Switch 2 versions of the new Tamagotchi Plaza game coming out later this month. It turns out the one for the new console includes three shops the other doesn't. This is because all three involve minigames that use the Joy-Con mouse support only present on the latest system. There will also be an upgrade pack that adds those three shops to the Switch version if someone eventually gets the new console.
There are three shops, though one of them is a hybrid of the first two. In the Sushi Shop, you will hold the Joy-Con in mouse mode and press buttons to create the sushi your customers request. The Shuriken Shop involves getting throwing stars and hitting targets with them. However, to throw them you hold the Joy-Con in mouse mode with the sensors pointed up, then swipe your hand across the top after aiming. The Sushi Shuriken Shop combines the two elements, as you make requested sushi, then flip the Joy-Con ever to toss it like a shuriken at the person who wanted it.
Here's the Tamagotchi Plaza Switch 2 trailer showing the gameplay for those three shops. There is also a picture-in-picture video that shows the Joy-Con controls for each one's minigame.
Tamagotchi Plaza will come to the Switch and Switch 2 on June 27, 2025, and the Switch 2 version will feature more shops. Both versions work with the Tamagotchi Uni virtual pet, which is available worldwide.
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Siliconera Friday, June 6, 2025 3:00 PM
Level-5 released the Switch 2 version of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, and at the same time confirmed camera adjustments based on player feedback are on the way. There's a new trailer showing the gameplay changes for the latest release, as well as some screenshots showing the changes to the view after players requested changes.
Ahead of the Switch 2 debut of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, Level-5 shared brief videos highlighting the frame rate and graphics updates. This latest video offers a more extensive look at gameplay. It began by showing peeks at how the graphics are improved in this version. Then, it offers examples of the frame rate updates when fighting, gathering, and crafting. The loading times come up after that to show how quickly it is to transition between time periods.
As for the camera changes in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, there will be better angles and greater visibility. The two images shared by Level-5 seem to be taken from Ginormosia. In each, the field of vision is far longer. The patch adding them will show up on all platforms in mid-June 2025.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is available on the Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC worldwide.
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Siliconera Friday, June 6, 2025 2:00 PM
Crunchyroll announced details about the streaming debut of Gachiakuta, the shonen manga by Kei Urana from Kodansha. While it will start its run worldwide on July 6, 2025, there will be a "Here Comes Gachiakuta" tour introducing it via different events a few days early at places and cons globally. There is also an official graffiti site and interview video with Urana and graffiti designer Hideyoshi Andou.
In the series, Rudo is a young man being raised by his foster father Regto. After being framed for the murder of the only parent he's ever known, he's tossed into a massive place called The Pit below town as punishment. But when he lands, he realizes he has the power to become a Cleaner, using Giver abilities to fight the Trash Beasts that inhabit The Pit. We then follow Rudo as he takes that chance to fight back, get revenge for Regto, and escape The Pit.
To go along with the latest announcements, there's a "Here Comes Gachiakuta" trailer that includes some of the anime footage. Bones is the studio behind the show.
Here is the official interview about the series:
The Gachiakuta events will start at cons beginning on July 4, 2025, as of time of writing. On that day, there'll be a showing at Anime Expo in Los Angeles, California, Japan Expo in Paris, France, The Space Moderno at Rome, Italy, Antara Shopping Mall in Mexico City, Mexico, and PVR Icon in Mumbai, India. On July 5, 2025, there will be a debut at Astor Film Lounge in Berlin, Germany. It will also come up at Anime Friends 2025 in San Paulo, Brazil, which runs July 3-6, 2025, but there's no exact date for the debut there.
The Gachiakuta anime will start streaming on Crunchyroll on July 6, 2025, and the manga is handled by Kodansha worldwide.
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Siliconera Friday, June 6, 2025 1:00 PM
Samantha Kelly took to her official SamanthaKellyPeach Instagram account to confirm that she is no longer the voice of Princess Peach or Toad as of Mario Kart World. In the social media post, she noted that Nintendo told her new actors replaced her on June 5, 2025, launch day for both the game and Switch 2 console. [Thanks, DaKardii on Reddit!]
Here's a screenshot of voice actress Samantha Kelly announcing she no longer plays Peach or Toad in Super Mario games starting with Mario Kart World. Her full statement on the account was, "Thank you for so many years of friendship and joy. I'm sad that it's over, I truly would have wanted to voice Peach and Toad forever. Nintendo let me know yesterday that they decided to recast these roles. I'm grateful that I got to do these voices for so many years. Peach and Toad are such strong and beautiful characters that I pray they live forever no matter who voices them. So much love."
She is one of three voice actresses known to play Princess Peach and Toad in the Super Mario series. Jen Taylor was the first person to take on the roles. She started work on the games in 1999, with the first entry she worked on being Mario Golf for the N64. Nicole Mills played Princess Peach in some Mario & Luigi and Super Mario Strikers titles. Kelly ended up portroying both since Mario Strikers Charged for the Wii in 2007.
Mario Kart World is available for the Nintendo Switch 2 worldwide.
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Siliconera Friday, June 6, 2025 12:00 PM
When the NieR: Automata 2B and A2 bunny girl figures first debuted, there ended up being a large amount of demand, and so Good Smile Company announced a second round of pre-orders for both of them. This applies to the US storefront. They are $332.99 each.
While this is a second run, the launch window is the same. The A2 will show up first. She'll launch in Japan in October 2025, then the US in Q1 2026. Back when Good Smile Company revealed the 2B one back in March 2025, it had a December 2025 release estimate for Japan and Q2 2026 for the US. That remains the same for this one. So there's no penalty for having waiting to commit to one or both of them.
The contents of each shipment will also remain the same. With A2, you get her in a bunny girl swimsuit with glossy finish. Her hair is long, with a black bunny ear headband. She also wears black fabric fishnet tights. 2B also wears a similar swimsuit and bunny ears, though she does also have some sleeves on her arms. She comes with an additional head part, so you can display her with or without her visor.
Here's how both the NieR: Automata 2B and A2 bunny girl figures look, as a reminder.
The NieR Automata 2B figure of the character in a bunny girl outfit will debut in Japan in December 2025 and worldwide by Q2 2026. This second round of pre-orders is open now The game is available on the PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The anime adaptation is streaming via Crunchyroll.
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Siliconera Friday, June 6, 2025 11:00 AM
HoYoVerse shared details about the 5.7 update for Genshin Impact, including insight into new characters like Skirk, the Stygian Onslaught challenge mode, and its release date. Things kick off on June 18, 2025, after the Kinich and Raiden Shogun rerun banners end.
The presentation confirmed that yes, this is one of those interlude Archon Quest updates. We'll see our avatar and Dainsleif learning more about the protagonist's twin and the Abyss Order. There will also be a Traveler's Tales: Gilded Chapter, which involves cameos from past characters. Sumeru is getting a new event. Stygian Onslaught will be there for more advanced players who want to challenge bosses at different difficulty levels for rewards.
We also know all the Genshin Impact characters who will appear alongside Skirk. Phase one will feature the five-stars Skirk and Shenhe. Both are Cryo characters. The four-star debuting on those banners is the Hydro unit Dahlia. The second part of the update will feature rerun banners for the five-star Pyro Archon Mavuika and five-star Dendro ally Emilie.
You can see the trailer for the new update, which spends a lot of time looking at Skirk in Genshin Impact, below:
The events trailer looks at temporary events in the new Genshin Impact update, as well as the new Stygian Onslaught mode that will be a permanent addition.
Here is the full 5.7 Special Program:
Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices, and the release date for the 5.7 update is June 18, 2025.
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Destructoid Friday, June 6, 2025 4:56 PM
Are you ready for game announcements? How about some game trailers? How about a bunch of ads and some random Hollywood cameos? Summer Game Fest 2025 is here!
E3's replacement showcase by Geoff Keighley and his Game Awards group is back for another yearly show, debuting new trailers, new game announcements, and a heck of a lot of #ad's for gamers to sink their teeth into. It's the most exciting time of the year outside of actually playing the games themselves.
Rumors are flying about release dates, new reveals, and more ahead of the show. There's talk of games like Silksong, Resident Evil 9, and many others appearing during the show which will likely last at least two hours and begin a weekend full of showings, so excitement is high, as always.
But the wait is almost over. SGF 2025 begins on June 6 at 4pm CT, streaming live from Los Angeles, and we'll be live-blogging and keeping up with all of the announcements as they come in, so buckle up and get ready for a fest of games in the summer.
We will be adding trailers as they appear online into the live blog, so follow along for the fun.
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All Summer Game Fest 2025 showcase announcements
CodeVein 2 - Reveal trailer
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - New trailer
Chronicles: Medieval - Reveal trailer
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - New cutscene reveal
Mortal Shell 2 - Reveal trailer
This article is being written and updated in real time in a live blog format.
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Destructoid Friday, June 6, 2025 4:23 PM
Water is pretty scarce in Dune Awakening, but there are some useful methods to try and manage the thirst on your adventures.
Managing your thirst and hydration is crucial unless you want to die a painful death and lose in-game progression. One of the easiest ways to secure water fast is by acquiring blood, which is, yeah, ugh. However, there are other methods available to sustainably produce water on your own.
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Dune Awakening Blood Purifier explained
At first, the only option for water is to absorb the dew from plants. You can also come across certain installations that will quench your thirst. Unfortunately, your situation won't improve until you can unlock and craft a few upgrades.
The Blood Purifier is a simple item that converts blood into water in Dune Awakening. To use it, you'll need to get a Blood Extractor, enabling you to obtain blood from any fallen enemy. The blood is then stored in Blood Sacks. Once you're back at your base, unload the blood into the Blood Purifier and let the process complete.
Blood Purifier can be unlocked early inside the game, and you can use several simultaneously. I recommend using at least three of them if you frequently need water, as the processing time is pretty high. You'll also rarely miss out on blood, as there are always enemies to slaughter.
Dune Awakening Stillsuit explained
If you're completing the early game quests, you'll unlock the Fabricator pretty quickly. The Fabricator will allow you to create a Stillsuit using Micro-sandwich Fabric. This item is available as loot from Scavenger Camps, or you can purchase it from traders.
With this item, you'll never run out of water completely, which is a perfect solution. However, the water production rate is limited, and you'll still need dew from plants occasionally. Once the Stillsuit is produced, you can drink the water produced by it to manage your thirst.
Which is the best way to create and store water in Dune Awakening?
The best method is to use a Windtrap or a Moisture Harvester. You can research these items after you reach Griffin's Research Tradepost. You'll have a set of quests to complete after visiting the place. Once you're done, you'll get the chance to craft the items.
They produce water passively at your base and act as storage sources, so your base will never run out of it. While running back to your base has some inconveniences, you'll be able to stop looking for blood from enemies, and no longer have to depend on the meager production rate of the Stillsuit.
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Destructoid Friday, June 6, 2025 4:09 PM
I'm not at all a fan of the latest Marvel Rivals meta, but I've been drawn back into the third-person shooter thanks to a very unique and special experimental mode recently added to the game by NetEase.
If you've missed out on the news, the limited time mode in Marvel Rivals is called Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol, and it's like an entirely new game on top of the existing hero shooter that's currently at the top of my shit-list as far as how playing it makes me feel.
Ever since the season 2.5 update, Marvel Rivals has been more frustrating for me than anything else. The over-abundance of flying heroes like Ultron and Storm, along with new ridiculous team-ups like the one for Peni Parker and Rocket Raccoon, has the game feeling more like a chore than a joy. But with Ultron's BMP mode, I'm finding reasons to boot it up again.
Auto-battlers, or Auto Chess as the game type has come to be known, are not for everyone. Games like Teamfight Tactics, Hearthstone Battlegrounds, Super Auto Pets, and Backpack Battles scratch a certain itch in that you're playing the game, but you're not. You're relaxing and doing minimal work, but also watching numbers get bigger and enemies go boom. You kind of either like it or you don't.
I, for one, love it. I can't say the same for some of my teammates in the Rivals variant, like the one guy who said something along the lines of "how long does this take," and "I feel like I'm losing my mind" as the match wore on.
In UBMP, you build your own team of heroes from a pre-selected pool of existing characters and set them out on the battlefield to fight against other players. Along the way, you collect upgrades and buffs for your characters to help them win auto-played fights against one another as you watch from above as an Ultron drone.
You can also use your blaster to chip away at enemy players, plus heal your own teammates, and damage the other team once per round, so it's a bit more active then some other auto-battlers. But the fun comes in the strategy of picking a team comp, choosing who and what to buff, and where to place them each round.
I think you should give the mode a shot. If you need some extra encouragement, there are a couple of rewards to unlock along the way, including a spray and two emojis. But for me, I've just been enjoying playing the mode as a way to get my Marvel Rivals fix without greatly increasing my blood pressure after I solo tank for the ninth game in a row while trying to level up my battle pass.
Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol is an experimental mode, so it may be iterated on in the future. For now, this version will only be available until June 23.
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Destructoid Friday, June 6, 2025 2:45 PM
I've always found Undertale and Deltarune charming. Although I've yet to finish my Undertale playthrough, the few hours I played put a smile on my face, which quickly disappeared once I realized how awful I am at bullet hell games. Deltarune is an entirely different beast, though, and it's one I've grown to appreciate.
I'd heard a lot about Deltarune through one of my best friends who, for reasons I didn't understand until recently, frequently raved about its hilarious jokes, playful characters, and fun gameplay mechanics that expanded on Undertale's structure. I've been intrigued about it for a while, and the announcement of Chapters 3 and 4's arrival finally prompted me to try it. When I say this is one of the funniest games I've ever played in my life, I mean it.
I already thought Deltarune's first two chapters were great. Chapter One serves as your introduction to the main characters, the Dark World, and what types of adventures the team will encounter throughout the next few chapters. The second chapter ramps up its charm and humor, with its final boss, in particular, featuring some amusing, screenshot-worthy moments. Sure, I wasn't quite committed to slapping a perfect score on it at this point, but I was definitely interested in seeing where the story would go from here.
Chapter 3 cranks up the humor to 100. I'll come out and say it—this is by far the funniest one I've encountered so far, no competition. The main character you meet early in the chapter immediately sets the stage (literally) as a wacky, overdramatic jokester with more layers to their personality than an onion. Several recurring jokes appear throughout the chapter, particularly in its first half, which had me pausing to laugh alongside my aforementioned best friend, who found them equally enjoyable.
Chapter 4, on the other hand, dials things down to a more serious tone. Although we start to notice some of Kris, Susie, and Ralsei's struggles early on in the game, these are all expanded upon in Chapter 4. It makes you realize that there's more to Deltarune than endless jokes and that an in-depth story is unfolding before our very eyes. While not every character we meet has complicated lore and history behind them, they all contribute to the story in some way and impact our team's dynamic in each passing conversation.
I enjoyed Chapters 3 and 4 for very different reasons. Chapter 3 throws wacky shenanigans and peculiar minigames beyond the usual bullet hell combat experience into the mix, while Chapter 4 is noticeably more serious with its tone. Both perfectly contrast one another while still keeping a natural flow to the game's story.
I went into Deltarune feeling indifferent about it. By the end of its second chapter, I found myself interested, albeit not fully passionate. Chapters 3 and 4 have completely transformed me into a delighted fan who craves more. Deltarune is what I wish Undertale to be, offering a fulfilling experience that masterfully combines multiple gaming genres into a nice, goofy title.
I'm looking forward to what future chapters will entail and where the story will branch from here, especially regarding certain major characters introduced in these two chapters.
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Destructoid Friday, June 6, 2025 2:45 PM
3, 2, 1, go! Mario Kart World's racetracks are bigger than ever, and it's all because of an open world to explore in the all-new Free Roam mode.
Mario Kart World gives players more freedom than ever in the franchise, opening up the map in Free Roam mode for everyone to drive around, practice new movement mechanics like wall ride and rail ride, find collectibles, and just have fun.
Here's everything you need to know about how to play Free Roam mode in Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2.
How to Free Roam in Mario Kart World
To play Free Roam in Mario Kart World, when at the main menu, press the + button. This will immediately and seamlessly let you take control of the character driving through the open world in the background.
When in Free Roam, press the Y button to open up the world map. From here, you can instantly fast travel to any of the tracks on the map or select any of the characters on the map to switch to them and play as them immediately.
When you hover over a racetrack, you can see how many secrets it has and how many you've collected, like the "?" panels you can drive over. You can do the same with each character to see how many costumes you've unlocked for them.
The Free Roam map also has Dash Food at drive-thrus scattered around the world that you can pick up. When you use Dash Food, it has the potential to change your character's appearance and unlock new outfits and a new racer featuring said outfit.
There are also P-Switch challenges and Peach Medallions to be found throughout the world, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled (like a banana in the road) to spot everything you can while you explore the wonderful map.
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Destructoid Friday, June 6, 2025 1:57 PM
If you have plenty of coins to spare in EA FC 25, the Kun's Legacy Evolution might be a worthwhile investment.
The latest paid evolution offers plenty of upgrades, ranging from stat boosts to playstyles. This guide will help you make the most of your coins by choosing the best possible item.
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EA FC 25 Kun's Legacy Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the Kun's Legacy Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Kun's Legacy Evolution upgrades
There are five levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 3 upgrades
Level 4 upgrades
Level 5 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade conditions
Level 2 upgrade conditions
Level 3 upgrade conditions
Level 4 upgrade conditions
Level 5 upgrade conditions
Best players to use in Kun's Legacy 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 Friday, June 6, 2025 1:56 PM
The Misery in Company Evolution is the latest free option available in EA FC 25, and you can use it to improve one of your lower-rated items.
This evolution also marks the start of the UTOTS celebrations. Despite being free of cost, it offers a range of stat and overall upgrades, along with new playstyles and roles. If you're unsure of the best items to use, this guide will clear all your doubts.
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EA FC 25 Misery in Company Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the Misery in Company Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Misery in Company 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 Misery in Company 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 Friday, June 6, 2025 12:46 PM
Crafting a strong team lineup is essential for winning in Marvel Rivals, and Team-Ups are one of the best ways to give your team an edge over the competition. These powerful abilities supply special collaborations between certain characters.
To ensure you're able to choose the best Team-Ups for each situation and that you use them effectively, knowing how every one of them functions is crucial. This roster changes fairly regularly, so it can be tricky to keep up with all of the important details. If you're hoping to learn everything you need to know about them, here are all Team-Ups in Marvel Rivals.
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All Team-Up abilities in Marvel Rivals
In season 2.5 of Marvel Rivals, there's a total of 20 Team-Ups between various characters on the roster. Most characters are only part of one specific collaboration, but there are some, including Luna Snow, Hulk, Human Torch, Jeff the Land Shark, Rocket Raccoon, and The Thing, who are part of two.
New Team-Ups in Marvel Rivals season 2.5
There are six new Team-Ups you can use as of season 2.5. These Team-Ups are:
Removed Team-Ups in Marvel Rivals
There's plenty to do and see in season 2.5, so now that you're familiar with the best Team-Ups, you may want to learn the best team comps for Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol event, how to play Ultron, and how to get the Whispers in Pieces achievement.
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Destructoid Friday, June 6, 2025 12:22 PM
The world of Mario Kart got flipped on its head in Mario Kart World, now with the ability to grind on rails and ride on walls with your vehicles.
These new gameplay mechanics are far from just a gimmick, though. They give a boost to your speed and are crucial to learn and master if you're looking to beat your friends in races or dominate the addictive Knockout Tour mode online.
Mario Kart may seem like a simple game, and it is and can be at a base level, but using techniques like Charge Jumps, Wall Rides, and Rail Rides is how you go to the next level as a racer and learn to truly dominate your opponents.
Here's everything you need to know about how to grind on rails and ride on walls in Mario Kart World.
How to rail ride and wall ride in Mario Kart World
To wall ride or grind a rail in Mario Kart World, you first must Charge Jump. This is done by holding down R while driving straight (turning will cause you to drift) and charging up a jump. When the jump is charged (the controller will vibrate and your back wheels will spark), you can hop into the air.
Right as you charge jump, you can tilt the analog stick left or right to flip your kart in that direction to go towards a wall or a rail to initiate the new movement mechanic. Press R again to flip off of the wall or rail and land back on the track for a nice speed boost.
Charge Jumping is a crucial new part of Mario Kart World. Every time you Charge Jump and then land, you get a little speed boost, the same exact kind of boost that you get when successfully drifting around corners.
Whenever you are on a straightaway, make sure to be Charge Jumping. When you're driving around turns, hold down R to drift for a different but similar kind of speed boost to ensure that you're always moving quickly and staying ahead of the pack in every race.
You can also rail ride by simply landing or driving onto a rail. Some rails begin on the ground, so it's easy to do, while others require you to get some air. This can be done by Charge Jumping or even using the new Feather item, which launches you into the air.
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Destructoid Friday, June 6, 2025 12:16 PM
The latest Nintendo console is here. That's normally massive news. Do you want it? Do you need it? Is it worth it? That all depends on a lot of factors.
I've been using the Switch 2 for a couple of days now, trying out new games, testing out old ones, and using the new features of the console like Game Chat, the JoyCon mouse, and more. And I can confidently say that it's an awesome console, but not a must-buy just yet.
A super evolution
The Switch 2 hardware is a big improvement on the Switch 1, which was already feeling kind of dated when it launched back in 2017. But it really does feel like an upgraded Switch 2 as opposed to a whole new console, and I feel like a new and improved UI would have gone a long way into making this feel different. I still feel like this should've been called the Super Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Super Switch or something.
Thinking about the changes from a PS2 to a PS3 to a PS4, a UI upgrade and change always came with those consoles, making them feel distinct from each other. The Switch 2 has the same UI as the Switch 1, which is nice in some ways, but also makes the console feel like less of an evolutionary jump than it might actually be.
The biggest differences on how much different and new the console feels is definitely felt in handheld mode, with a bigger and better screen, and new JoyCons that are improved in almost every way. The ZL and ZR triggers especially are a massive improvement.
Games look and run better than ever whether in handheld or docked mode, which now supports 4K for the first time in Nintendo's history. This is a big deal for the newest games, such as Mario Kart World which is beautiful to look at no matter how you play it, but also for some older titles that are now suped up.
An investment for the future
As usual, with consoles, it's all about the games. Switch 2 has multiple updated and upgraded versions of existing games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, or Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but it's also able to brute force other older games to run smoother or load faster, such as allowing games like Bayonetta 3 to run at 60 FPS, or lessening massive framerate lag in games like Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity or Batman: Arkham City.
Mario Kart World, I think, is the one must-have "killer app" for the Switch 2 right now, but others are coming, and they're coming quick. Donkey Kong Bananza comes in July, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is in October, and games like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Kirby Air Riders, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment are all due to come sometime in 2025. And then, of course, we have From Software's The Duskbloods in 2026, which will be a must-play. And more and more games are on the way.
These big exclusives are coming on top of other large third-party games that now will play and run better on the new hardware, the Switch 2 will easily become a must-own in the near future, so I can't blame anyone (like myself) who are currently taking the plunge to pick one up at launch.
Chat, chat, they chattin', they chat
Game Chat is a feature that surprised me when Nintendo showed it off at a special event last week. There's a lot of potential for fun and silliness while playing games or just hanging out with friends and family across the world.
Using a USB-C camera, Game Chat truly creates a "virtual living room," as Nintendo called it. And the camera capabilities don't end there, as I've had a blast playing Mario Kart World with my family while the camera is set up. Playing co-op will allow you to put your faces in the game, hovering above your racers, creating hilarity with each Red Shell.
A party chat with friends is just a quick press of the C button away, and it's more innovative and useful than I ever thought it'd be, especially for those of us who no longer live close by to friends and family.
I think it's especially underrated when it comes to playing co-op games with pals and helping along a friend who may be lost elsewhere in the level, by simply looking at their screen and being able to direct them.
Gamers are in control
When it comes to controlling how you play, the Switch 2 has even more variety than the Switch 1. Along with the JoyCons in handheld mode, attached to a charging controller, or holding them sideways (and the Switch 2 Pro Controller, which may be one of the cleanest and best controllers I've ever used), you can also use the JoyCons like computer mice.
It's tough to judge how this functionality works without playing an FPS like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, but the ability to seamlessly and instantly swap from normal JoyCon mode to mouse mode is really awesome. I'm excited to try out FPS games in the future with this functionality.
In summary, do you need a Switch 2 right now? Unless you're financially stable enough to afford the hefty pricetag, you're a hardcore Nintendo enthusiast, or you simply must have Mario Kart World, I'd say not really.
But that is changing very quickly once the console's game lineup expands, and it's going to happen rapidly, so if you're on the fence and plan on playing the console for years to come and are trying to justify the purchase, then go for it. Join us. See you in Game Chat.
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Destructoid Friday, June 6, 2025 12:14 PM
The Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol event challenges you to strategically build a team for an auto battler face-off in Marvel Rivals. If you want to achieve victory, you need to use the best team comps.
There's a vast roster of heroes to choose from, and none of them play the same as they do outside of the event. It can be tricky to figure out what works and what doesn't, so here are the best team comps you can use for Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol event in Marvel Rivals.
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Best teams for Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol in Marvel Rivals
The best teams for Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol generally vary depending on who you're going up against, but having a strong selection of flexible heroes is always crucial for success. Here are some of the best teams you can use to achieve victory in Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol.
This mode is unique because you can win with teams that usually might not work well together, like a full roster of six Vanguards or six Duelists. All heroes have access to some abilities they don't have outside of this mode, so although some of these teams wouldn't work well outside of the event, they excel in this special, modified version of the game.
I've had success with all of the teams listed here, but the one I ended up going 25-3 with and winning the entire round was Groot, Peni Parker, Captain America, Bruce Banner/Hulk, Namor, and Rocket Raccoon. I positioned them in a sort of "T" formation with Rocket Raccoon and Namor protected by Vanguards around them. I moved my team around the board here and there, but kept the same formation throughout and dominated almost every match.
Best characters for Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol event in Marvel Rivals
You can mostly craft a strong team with any roster you like, but there are certainly some heroes who really shine in this mode. Here are the overall best characters you can use in Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol.
Team building tips for Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol in Marvel Rivals
If you want to make and play with your own custom team, there are some general tips you should keep in mind to ensure you have a strong lineup. Here are some team-building tips for Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol.
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Destructoid Friday, June 6, 2025 11:31 AM
If you load into Mario Kart World's freeroam mode and explore the map, chances are you will come across a P Switch or two now and again that tasks you with a mission to unlock an item, usually one of the various Stickers.
The P Switch is easy to find, but also incredibly annoying to find, as once you claim one, it doesn't appear on the map, greyed out for you to share information or appear on the map at all. You can just come across one randomly, try the mission, fail it, move on to another area, and then, when you try to find it again, you completely blank where it was.
To start a P Switch mission, you need to drive into it. The task will then appear briefly, and you'll have a set amount of time to complete the task. If the timer reaches zero, you'll be given an option to reset the quest where you started or drive on and not bother with it for the time being.
In total, there are over 125 P Switches to find throughout the world. 129 to be specific, though it's possible we might have missed a few here or there. It's hard to tell and keep track, and I might update the article in the future with a static figure once we lock it in.
As for where to locate them, we will need to come back to that eventually. There are so many to find spread out with their each available missions that it'll be hard to have a concrete list of them all this close to launch. They are mainly meant to be found casually anyway, and as the rewards are stickers, we imagine a lot of players won't attempt to find them all and focus on racing instead.
But either way, let us know in the comments below what was the best P Switch you came across—and where it was—so we can go try it out for ourselves.
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Destructoid Friday, June 6, 2025 11:26 AM
The Ultimate TOTS promo (UTOTS) is going to introduce some of the best cards from last six weeks in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team, and it's the best time to open your packs.
About 60 new items will be added as part of the promo. All these cards have been released previously as part of their individual league TOTS, but this is the first time you can target to obtain the highest-rated items. Let's quickly take a look at all the cards that will be added to the packs.
Complete list of all UTOTS promo players in EA FC 25
Here's the complete list of all the cards that will be added to the packs starting June 6.
These cards are available in any pack that offers a Rare Gold player, but it will all boil down to your luck. Make sure to spend coins in store packs if you have something to spare, as you can also unlock some brilliant Shapeshifters items that are part of the Season 8 Pass.
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Destructoid Friday, June 6, 2025 11:03 AM
I've seen quite a few of these "X trailer but in LEGO" videos before, but the latest one has me actually fiending for one just like it.
Grand Theft Auto 6's second trailer is the latest one to get the LEGO treatment by talented creator LegoMe_TheOG, and it's as impressive as it is exciting, because I want this game bad. I know it'll likely never happen since LEGO doesn't seem to touch anything too violent or "illegal," but it would be amazing.
So, if you've played any of the LEGO games before (LEGO Marvel, LEGO Lord of The Rings, LEGO Star Wars, etc.), you play as iconic minifigs that you'd find in a LEGO set, doing your thing as you run around a LEGO world. You pick up items, fight enemies, and build things with LEGO.
Imagine LEGO GTA. Driving around and stealing funny little LEGO cars, shooting LEGO bullets, and using the build function to create things like, I don't know, drugs to sell or explosives to rob a bank. Imagine going to the LEGO strip club! Oh, the possibilities are endless.
LEGO has already proven that it lends itself well to open-world games, such as LEGO City Undercover or LEGO Marvel Super Heroes. It would be an easy transition. Alas, it will never happen, unless LEGO decides to shed its family-friendliness and go full bore into the raunch and debauchery that Rockstar Games is known for.
I think the best part about this new project from LegoMe_TheOG is that another YouTuber used some AI garbage to attempt to recreate the trailer in LEGO, and it was exactly that: garbage. The real OG came out and dropped all their bricks on the table with an actual gem created by hard work and artistry. And this is from a 16-year-old, no less.
I think LegoMe_TheOG's future is bright, but I can't say the same for my hopes for LEGO GTA 6. I will continue to hope and cope that one day we'll get something like it, but for now, this awesome video has to suffice. LEGO lovers everywhere are grateful for this kind of art.
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Destructoid Friday, June 6, 2025 10:45 AM
As the video game industry gets more popular (and more profitable) with each passing year, so do Hollywood's insatiable hunger and shadow rapidly expand over it. It appears that every popular IP eventually gets its own film or TV adaptation, and a logical question arises as a result: Are they really necessary?
Whether we like it or not, adaptations of games are on the rise
Just recently, we were notified of two major adaptations of established video game IPs, to be handled by A24 and Blumhouse in the form of the Elden Ring and Phasmophobia films.
The first one is supposedly being made in collaboration with Elden Ring's publisher Bandai Namco, who has been hellbent on making Elden Ring as big of a franchise as it can be from the very moment it was announced.
Phasmophobia hasn't had that much of a franchising drive behind it, nor was it as big as Elden Ring, but it seems that it was big enough to warrant a horror flick from a studio known for churning out countless semi-decent or borderline horrible films in the genre.
And these aren't the only (recent) examples. Until Dawn got adapted into a movie with nearly no one from the original cast in it, nor any semblance of the source game's story. The Last of Us TV show, made by the titan HBO, got its second season and, as a polar opposite to Until Dawn, stuck to its source material too closely and lost over half of its viewership as a result. The former has a 5.8 rating on IMDB, but still seemed to make back its money, which is something at least.
Video game movies have been a fact of life ever since the gaming industry started climbing the ranks of profitable entertainment ventures, attaining a sour reputation in the early years for being too cheap or too bad or oftentimes both.
Then they largely stopped for a while before making a comeback, with some success stories along the way.
Hollywood and other media saw the success of gaming and wanted a piece
Film adaptations of games always appeared to me as one industry's encroachment into the territory of another. Corporate interests trying to cover as much ground as possible and merge two forms of media that don't usually mix very well.
The average cinemagoer isn't necessarily a player, nor can the experiences beloved by gamers be replicated in a medium that is by definition not interactive.
We can also see these constant, unbearably annoying encroachments via events like the Summer Game Fest or The Game Awards, both of which are often hosted and attended by Hollywood stars who don't know anything about gaming.
Creating video game movies, TV shows, and anime series is mere marketing to sell more of [insert product] and never provide actual value to the fanbase.
Because remember: more is always better in the eyes of Hollywood executives, and the more people engaged with a product, the happier they are. It takes the focus away from what made any given gaming IP popular in the first place—the game—which, by the sheer nature of things, can never be the same as any on-screen adaptation.
So, to answer the question bluntly: no, video game adaptations are not necessary. More games are necessary. More good games, even more so. Franchising can still work and be done without having to go into other media and other audiences.
Even on the rare occasions we do get solid adaptations, like say the Fallout TV show or Cyberpunk Edgerunners, it's usually something so far removed from the originals that it sort of becomes its own thing, wearing an "I was a video game once!" badge.
The same can be said of vice-versa endeavors, but while screen adaptations of games take away from the experience, adapting a flick (such as the Indiana Jones movies) into a game can do wonders and add more depth, interactivity, and connection to the world.
Even so, let movies be movies, and let games be games. Target audiences exist and need to make a return as a concept, since not everything has to be for everyone and cover every medium in existence.
What do you think, dear readers? Should adaptations continue to be made, and are they really a necessary thing given how big gaming already is? Let us know below.
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Destructoid Friday, June 6, 2025 10:16 AM
It's been a few days now since Mario Kart World's launch, so it should have been more than enough time to declare some loyalties for the new batch of characters and pick out which is your favorite, right?
Now I can already see where this is probably going to go. I'm expecting the Cow army to stampede in from Moo Moo Meadows and completely dominate the poll, which is why I have decided to allow multiple choice this time around so we can get an idea of at least who will come in second place.
There are over 24 new characters to find and unlock, with most of the new ones being tied to the new Kamek in-game item, which turns you into a random NPC when used. If used in the correct place, you can unlock the character to use permanently later down the line as well.
For me, it's great to see Hammer Bros. as a playable character finally, and it feels like this one was a long time coming. Spike, I know, is a fan-favorite character people have wanted to play for ages in Mario Kart as well, so I'm sure he will get a lot of love either in the poll or the comments below. Loads of my friends have been hyped to try and unlock him as quickly as possible.
Nabbit also strangely makes its Mario Kart debut and has been one of the standout new Mario characters to get a lot of love, even being a playable character in Super Mario Wonder recently.
I am super curious, though, to hear some of your favorites, so if you clicked on the poll to vote above, be sure to leave a comment down below to explain some of your picks, especially if it's some of the weirder characters like Fish Bone, Snowman, etc. What made them stand out to you?
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