GamersHeroes Monday, June 9, 2025 4:38 PM Citing inspiration from Shin Megami Tensei, Persona, and Italian horror cinema, Necrosoft Games and Ysbryd Games' Demonschool is set to launch this summer. The post Persona-Inspired Tactics RPG Demonschool Launching This Summer appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, June 9, 2025 4:10 PM Available for preview from June 17 to June 23, Amazon Games has announced a limited-time Preview Weekend for the newest 3v3 Arena battleground coming to New World: Aeternum. The post New World: Aeternum Limited Time 3v3 Area Map Preview Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, June 9, 2025 1:59 PM Skybound Entertainment, the powerhouse behind megahits like Invincible, The Walking Dead, and Impact Winter, have announced their new first in-house game development studio Quarter Up. The post Skybound Reveals Inaugural In-House Game Development Studio Quarter Up appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, June 9, 2025 1:38 PM Don't know what Steam Next Fest games to play this June? Gamers Heroes has got you covered with 5 Steam Next Fest demos you must play - no multipage clickthrough required. The post 5 Steam Next Fest June 2025 Demos You Must Play appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, June 9, 2025 1:37 PM Making its debut during the Xbox Games Showcase earlier today, the Rebel Wolves pack alongside Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. revealed a new gameplay trailer for their dark fantasy action RPG The Blood of Dawnwalker. The post The Blood of Dawnwalker Gameplay Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, June 9, 2025 1:13 PM Based on the wildly popular Japanese manga and anime series, Netmarble has announced their new open-world action-adventure collectible RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin. The post Open-World RPG The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, June 9, 2025 1:09 PM Gamers Heroes recently got a chance to ask Treehouse Games co-founder and CEO Michael Chu some questions of Voyagers of Nera and its grand adventure - learn more with our interview. The post Voyagers of Nera Interview – Treehouse Games CEO Michael Chu Talks Passion, Playtesting, and More appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, June 9, 2025 1:09 PM Featuring underwater gameplay, deep sea monsters, magical spirits, and more, the world of Treehouse Games' co-op survival crafting title Voyagers of Nera will launch in Steam Early Access August 5. The post Voyagers of Nera Launching in Steam Early Access August 5 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, June 9, 2025 1:08 PM The team at NEXON announced that the Vindictus: Defying Fate Public Alpha Test is now live on the PC. The post Vindictus: Defying Fate Public Alpha Test Now Live on PC appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, June 9, 2025 5:30 PM  Microsoft's new ROG Xbox Ally has a lot to prove in the market of handheld consoles. The Switch 2 was only days old when the company officially unveiled its competitor during the Xbox showcase. With PlayStation's Portal mostly being a streaming device that offers a very specific, incredibly niche player benefit… |
Kotaku Monday, June 9, 2025 5:15 PM  The Switch 2 has a ton of new features and a much more detailed list of settings you can tinker with than its predecessor. Here are four you should change right from the jump to improve your overall experience with Nintendo's new Mario Kart World machine. Just go into the settings menu inside the gear icon near the… |
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Kotaku Monday, June 9, 2025 3:30 PM  The PlayStation 4 was released nearly 13 years ago. In the world of video games, it is a dinosaur. And yet, in 2025, during Summer Game Fest's many shows and directs, new PS4 games were being announced alongside PS5 and Switch 2 games. Turns out this old machine still has some life left in it, though that might be a… |
Kotaku Monday, June 9, 2025 3:10 PM  Marvel's upcoming miniseries Ironheart may only have six episodes, but its latest trailer proves it's going to pack in all of the magic and machinery it can. In a newly released trailer, we not only get to see Riri Williams' latest suit, but we also see her unique take on an Iron Man favorite. |
Kotaku Monday, June 9, 2025 2:30 PM  Monster Hunter Wilds certainly loves to hide things for players to discover. From exclusive weapon mechanics to unmapped areas, there is always something you've yet to learn about. The recently added Grand Hub is no exception, as the discovery of a humongous Downy Crake made waves across the community. Here's how to… |
Kotaku Monday, June 9, 2025 1:45 PM  While certainly not as powerful as one of the many handguns or explosive special weaponry available for the secondary slot, Black Ops 6's Nail Gun is certainly one of the most interesting. I mean, can you imagine how hard your opponent will rage when they're cut down in their prime by a torrent of construction nails?!… |
Kotaku Monday, June 9, 2025 1:15 PM  Ahead of Twisted Metal's return, IGN gave a glimpse of a chaotic-looking second season featuring Calypso's (Anthony Carrigan) tournament. We see less than two minutes of the upcoming vehicular carnage, but we learn a bit more about what to expect from the new season and how closely it may connect to the video game… |
Kotaku Monday, June 9, 2025 1:15 PM  A lot of people hate grinding in video games, and that's okay. If you're one of them, then an ARPG like Last Epoch probably isn't up your alley. But if you're still here, still checking out the latest season of Eleventh Hour Games' hack-and-slash adventure, the grind is likely ingrained in you like it is for me. It's… |
Kotaku Monday, June 9, 2025 1:10 PM Mario Kart World is full of cool stunts and lots of things to unlock, like new characters, costumes, and vehicles. The last of those requires accumulating a certain number of coins during your time with the Switch 2 exclusive, and while you could do that the normal way by just playing tons of races, you can also use… |
Kotaku Monday, June 9, 2025 1:00 PM  The Nintendo Switch 2's Game Chat is a much-appreciated feature that fans have waited ages to see on a Nintendo console. Being able to play games together while voice chatting is really neat, but the inclusion of video chat was an unexpected yet pleasant addition to the console's new suite of features.. |
Kotaku Monday, June 9, 2025 12:35 PM  Who thought that a top-down police simulator following the story of a corrupt, crime-ridden city would prove so rewarding? The Precinct is an indie adventure from developer Fallen Tree Games, set in Averno City, 1983. Players must embark on a perilous, paperwork-filled mission to clean up the city, respond to… |
Kotaku Monday, June 9, 2025 11:25 AM  About three years ago, two large media companies—Warner Bros. and Discovery Inc.—merged into one much larger company, WB Discovery. Then that company made a bunch of bad decisions, racked up a ton of debt, made everyone angry, and is now splitting up again into two new companies that will likely just end up being WB… |
Kotaku Monday, June 9, 2025 11:20 AM  Nintendo's live-action Zelda movie won't be out in March 2027 after all. Instead, the hero of time's journey to the big screen will be delayed until May 2027. The company said it just needs a little "extra time" to make it good. Less than two months, to be precise. |
Kotaku Monday, June 9, 2025 10:50 AM  1047 studio head Ian Proulx courted controversy at Summer Game Fest last week by taking shots at Call of Duty and wearing a hat with the MAGA-infused slogan "Make FPS Great Again." But it was his new multiplayer shooter's eye-popping microtransactions that subsequently turned Splitgate 2 into an online punching bag,… |
Kotaku Monday, June 9, 2025 10:40 AM  If there's one thing we're all guilty of, including you, it's forgetting to mention Neverwinter Nights 2 in the same breath as Baldur's Gate II, Knights of the Old Republic, and Pillars of Eternity. The Obsidian RPG is one of my favorite games ever, and yet, I'll still forget to bring it up when totting the best RPGs.… |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 4:51 PM Is Dune Awakening down? While we still love single-player games, but there's also something to be said for the chaotic joy to be had in multiplayer experiences - especially massively multiplayer ones. One of the few downsides that comes with playing with friends and strangers around the world is the instability of online servers. As a survival MMO, Dune Awakening could be victim to severe server downtime, so if you're struggling to get into Arrakis, that could be why. Here, we've got the latest on maintenance in the crafting game, and the current Dune Awakening server status. Continue reading Is Dune Awakening down? Server status right now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 4:42 PM When is the Black Ops 7 release date? This June, Activision dropped a casual reveal trailer for the next game in the Call of Duty line-up as part of a jam-packed Summer Game Fest weekend. The annualised series tends to bounce between Black Ops, Modern Warfare, and other Call of Duty sub-series, giving the respective teams time to bring their game to fruition. For the first time in Black Ops history, however, we're going straight from one BO game to another following 2024's Black Ops 6. That said, we're not continuing the story where it left off. Instead, Black Ops 7 takes us to a futuristic 2035, 40 years on from the '90s setting of BO6. Familiar faces do return in the FPS game, though, while mind-bending chaos takes the series to a place it's never been before. Here's everything we know about the BO7 release date so far. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best single-player games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 4:44 PM Everyone loves Pac-Man. The yellow ball of joy has been a staple in videogame history since his debut in arcades back in 1980, and after decades of spin-offs, formula changes, and other bizarre twists, it's time to take things back to basics - of course, that doesn't mean a basic arcade game, but a Metroidvania with spooky vibes and action-packed combat, right? Well, if that intrigues you, Shadow Labyrinth has now got a great discount before launch. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Check out the latest Fanatical bundles, Check out the latest Fanatical sales, How to redeem Steam codes |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 4:24 PM Which games are coming out in 2025? If you're anything like us, your time is already stretched trying to play all the great games out right now, and the year isn't slowing down any time soon. Hope and anticipation, agony and elation - the endless cycle of emotions we go through during the annual PC release schedule. Year in and year out, videogames are produced in such varying degrees of quality that not a single one of them is destined for certain success. Some of the best PC games of all time release alongside utter disasters, series are born while others dwindle, and occasionally a game lives up to our expectations. Below, you'll find all the upcoming PC games to keep on your radar, and it's wildly varied. There are racing games, story games, city builders, and more, plus all of their expected release dates. Continue reading Upcoming PC games 2025 and beyond MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, GTA 6 map, GTA 6 soundtrack |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 3:25 PM Earlier this year, The Farm 51 put out Chernobylite 2: Exclusion Zone in Early Access. The game, which takes place in the irradiated Chornobyl region it's named after, is similar to post-apocalyptic games like Fallout 4, Metro Exodus, and, most strikingly, Stalker 2. So far, it hasn't been especially well received by players, holding a 59% overall user rating on Steam. While that tepid reception may improve as work progresses on the project, there's still the first Chernobylite to check out, which has a much higher 82% user rating and is currently available with a massive discount. |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 2:51 PM Doom 3 is far from the best entry to the long-running FPS series, but a moody atmosphere, created by impressive lighting technology, still makes its Martian setting a compelling place to explore. It's also helped a group of modders called Team Future to use the game as the foundation for a sprawling expansion, Doom 3: Phobos, that adds a lengthy, unofficial story spin-off to the game well worth checking out. Now, as part of GOG's effort to streamline its users' ability to easily find and install mods, Phobos has been relaunched on the platform. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best horror games on PC, Best old games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 2:03 PM There's something particularly appealing about horror games set in space stations. From Dead Space to Alien Isolation, the sense of being trapped not only in a branching, monster-infested building but also being stranded out in the unlivable expanses of outer space makes every threat especially terrifying. Katanaut understands this, and now, thanks to the launch of a new demo on Steam, players can get a feel for both its demanding, Dead Cells style roguelike action and its foreboding, blood soaked space station setting. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelite and roguelike games, Best horror games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 1:18 PM There are a lot of survival games out already that are worth playing. The Forest, DayZ, Subnautica, and Valheim all offer great ways for audiences to test their ability to thrive in a hostile natural environment. Trying to stick out in this crowded genre can't be easy, but Railborn, a new game recently debuted at SGF has certainly done so with its colorful setting and unusual focus on placing its action in and around a moving train. |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 1:09 PM Standing ever ready to deliver a swathe of new games, indie.io is primed to deliver horror, adventure, and bare-knuckle brawls to the June edition of Steam Next Fest. In helping to translate the ideas of independent developers into polished releases, the team is set to debut five new titles alongside two returning favorites that are right around the corner. So, if you're struggling to wade through the bountiful pages of the latest Steam Next Fest catalogue, let us take away the stress of what should be a fun-filled couple of weeks. Get ready to start summer off strong by tasting a bunch of original titles before they're ready for release. |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 1:00 PM If you've ever fancied yourself a medieval ruler, there are plenty of options. Manor Lords proved the appetite for period city building with its huge early-access launch in 2024, and Medieval Dynasty is similarly well liked. Newcomer Noble Legacy, which has just confirmed its own launch for July, aims to offer a more inviting and laid-back option, minimizing combat and battle elements in favor of a focus on building, customization, and town management. I took an exclusive look at the opening hours, and quickly found myself wrapped in its blend of Valheim-adjacent building and worker organization. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best medieval games, Best city builders, Best management games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 1:00 PM The hardest part of survival games is, well, the survival. As someone with an impressive talent for attaining random injuries and bizarre illnesses, there's a reason that I'm a games journalist and not an intrepid outdoor specialist. I prefer to explore in virtual safety, and while my library only really includes more fantastical experiences like Runescape: Dragonwilds and Valheim, I'd be lying if I said Prologue: Go Wayback doesn't intrigue me. Promising an ever-changing, gritty survival adventure that will eventually expand to include "millions" of procedurally generated worlds, PUBG's Brendan Greene has set the bar high, and now we'll finally get a chance to experience it for ourselves. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best open-world games, Best single player games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 12:33 PM What is the best Elden Ring Nightreign Executor build? Everyone loves a soulslike samurai, so it should come as no surprise that there's a dedicated class for it in FromSoftware's spin-off. This melee Nightfarer wields a cursed katana, and favors the same deflection-driven combat style as seen in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Executor is the most difficult Nightreign class to master, but it's also the most rewarding. Its high skill ceiling proves an excellent challenge for seasoned soulslike game fans who like to parry and deflect damage, then break a foe's stance to inflict a fatal critical hit. With our best Executor build under your belt in Elden Ring Nightreign, you can transform this silent samurai into a beast on the battlefield. Continue reading Best Elden Ring Nightreign Executor build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring Nightreign review, Elden Ring Nightreign class, Elden Ring Nightreign bosses |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 12:30 PM Looking back to the distant past is always a good way to frame a city-building game. Manor Lords, Banished, Going Medieval, and Stronghold all use more or less accurately modeled historical settings to add extra appeal to their approaches to the genre. Norse: Oath of Blood takes a similar tack, but goes further, blending a grounded depiction of Viking era life with tactical battles and rich character work to create something unique. |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 12:28 PM June 9, 2025: We checked for new Strinova codes What are the new Strinova codes? While there are plenty of amazing agents and their weapons to test out, sometimes you just need a few freebies to get an edge on the competition. iDreamSky gives you the chance to redeem limited-time Strinova codes for free rewards. These goodies could be anything from EXP boosters, dream tokens, and emotes to skins or crystal boxes. If you're looking for Strinova redeem codes in the anime game, we have you covered. We've included all the latest promo codes below, along with some helpful instructions on how to redeem them. These freebies can help you build the best characters on our Strinova tier list, so don't forget to check back regularly. Continue reading Strinova codes June 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best anime games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 12:27 PM Windows is closing the gap to SteamOS and the Steam Deck in general with the new gaming-focused approach to the Asus Xbox Ally handhelds. This new, stripped-back version of Windows boots directly into an Xbox full-screen experience and gives little reason to ever leave the application. While the Steam Deck is still the best gaming handheld for most, the recent reveal of the Asus Xbox Ally is the biggest threat to Valve's dominance. It's unsurprising to anyone who has used both a Deck and a Windows handheld that the key to Valve's success has been software-related, more so than hardware. Continue reading This new handheld OS is a huge threat to Valve and the Steam Deck MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Microsoft DirectX Raytracing, Microsoft Hololens hands-on, Windows Game Mode preview |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 12:22 PM June 9, 2025: We added for 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 |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 12:24 PM Who are the best Marvel Rivals characters? Marvel and NetEase's star-studded hero (and villain) shooter is filled with fan-favorite characters from across the multiverse. While each character brings their unique gameplay flair to the game, some are far mightier than others. Our Marvel Rivals tier list for Season 2.5 divides the multiplayer game's 39-strong cast into multiple bands of viability, taking into account their innate power and presence in the meta. Once you've found a top-tier Marvel Rivals hero to climb the ranked ladder with, learn all about them in our Marvel Rivals characters guide. Continue reading Marvel Rivals tier list for Season 2.5 - June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 12:00 PM Imagine combining the silence of space with the crushing, seemingly never-ending weight and darkness of the ocean floor. That's the elevator pitch for Barotrauma, a co-op submarine simulator filled with multiple warring factions and gigantic sea creatures. You've got to manage your vessel, complete missions, and work with others to make sure your sub can keep functioning. It's a simulation game with a focus on horror, and it is now set to get even better, as the new Home and Harbor DLC is coming to the game sometime next year. Continue reading Horror submarine sim Barotrauma is getting even tenser with new DLC MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best submarine games, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 11:48 AM The Philips Evnia 34M2C8600 brings Philips' signature Ambiglow technology to bear on the world of OLED gaming monitors. Adding a wash of lighting behind the screen that matches the image on display, it draws you into what you're watching or playing in a truly magical way. Philips combines this feature with a QD-OLED panel that boasts effectively infinite contrast and dazzling HDR, but there are a few downsides to this display. The Philips Evnia 34M2C8600 actually slipped under our radar when it was first released, but has finally found its way into our testing labs and is still widely available. If you're a fan of the Ambiglow technology and the immersive feel it can bring, this Philips panel is going to have strong appeal and make it one of the best gaming monitors you can buy. We've put it through its paces to see just what its 34-inch, 175Hz, OLED, Ambiglow combination brings to the party. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 12:19 PM What is the best gaming monitor? Thanks to wider screens, higher resolutions, improved refresh rates, and new technologies, there's never been a better time to upgrade your display and enjoy more clarity, smoothness, and immersion than ever before. We've tested dozens of displays to find the best choices for a wide range of uses and budgets, and you can find our recommendations below. The best gaming monitor overall is the LG Ultragear 32GS95UE. This 4K 32-inch panel can do everything, hitting 240Hz at 4K and 480Hz at 1080p while producing dazzling OLED image quality - it's a stunner. Our budget choice is the AOC 24G2SP, which is ideal for 1080p esports gaming for under $150. For 1440p gaming, our pick is the MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED that offers OLED speed gaming for a decent price. See the full list below for more recommendations and check out the How to choose and FAQ sections of this guide to learn more about what to look for in a gaming monitor. Continue reading Best gaming monitor 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 11:29 AM When is the Mouse P.I For Hire release date? We love an FPS here at PCGamesN, and there's nothing we like more than something new and unique. Mouse ticks all our boxes, then, with black-and-white, 1930s cartoon style graphics in a noir-themed boomer shooter, in which you play as a badass mouse PI. Set to be one of the best upcoming indie games, Mouse takes what we love about FPS games - gratifying guns, satisfying head pops, and characterful enemies - and gives them a Popeye-meets-Cuphead twist. Of course we want to know how soon we can get our hands on it, and we're sure you do too, so here's everything we know about the Mouse PI For Hire release date and what it brings. Continue reading Mouse PI For Hire release date estimate, trailers, and news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best old games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 11:13 AM From what we've seen from Mindseye so far, it seems like a cross between Watch Dogs, Cyberpunk, and a little GTA 5, especially the weapon wheel. The debut release from Build a Rocket Boy, the studio helmed by former Rockstar, Grand Theft Auto, and Red Dead Redemption producer Leslie Benzies, Mindseye is also a spiritual offshoot from the larger-scale multiplayer game and creation platform Everywhere. What you might have heard so far is that the central Mindseye campaign is around 15 to 20 hours long. However, speaking to PCGamesN as part of Summer Game Fest, the sandbox shooter's assistant director explains that Mindseye will actually be launched with a lot more playable material. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best building games, Best upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 11:19 AM What is the Mafia The Old Country release date? After eight years in late-60s New Bordeaux, developer Hangar 13 is finally bringing us back to where it all began. That's right, we're hopping continents for the next big Mafia installment, trading the streets of America for the vineyards of Sicily, but that's not to say wine is the only liquid you'll be staining your hands with. Promising an exploration of Mafia's criminal origins, Mafia The Old Country is being shaped up as a gritty prequel to the beloved mobster series, so don't be surprised if you see a few familiar, albeit younger faces in the new PC game. Read on to find out everything we know about The Old Country so far, including its release date. Continue reading Mafia The Old Country release date, editions, trailer, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best PC games, Best action games, Best single player games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 11:00 AM Despite the game's balance feeling pretty good, League of Legends feels like it's in a bit of a weird spot. General hype feels pretty low, gameplay itself hasn't really changed very much despite the switch over to Spirit Blossom and Ionia, and generally, things just feel a bit stale. Season 2 Act 2 is hoping to shake things up, however, with just enough nostalgia to entice OG fans back for a few games, and some new content to pad out the old. There's the return of Butcher's Bridge and a new OG Viktor skin based on his pre-rework base model for us longtime players, as well as a brand new ARAM map inspired by Spirit Blossom. There's a lot going on, so let's break it down Empyrean Pyke style. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, June 9, 2025 11:35 AM Who are the best characters on the ZZZ tier list? HoYoverse's latest gacha comes with a full roster of playable agents that sport unique abilities, attributes, and combat specialties. With so many characters to choose from, it can be difficult to decide who to add to your team. We've tested each one to bring you a complete and reliable tier list that ensures you're investing your time and level-up materials into the right units. Our expert Zenless Zone Zero tier list is based on the current stats and performance in the latest Zenless Zone Zero update, so be aware these rankings may be subject to change. We regularly update this tier list as new characters are introduced in Zenless Zone Zero banners, so check back for the latest developments in the gacha game. Let's get into the best (and worst) characters in Zenless Zone Zero 2.0. Continue reading ZZZ tier list - best characters in Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero review, Zenless Zone Zero codes, Zenless Zone Zero banners |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 9, 2025 11:26 AM  As soon as Hitman devs IO Interactive were revealed to be making a Bond game, I was on board with it. Agent 47 and 007 have a bunch in common, at least in terms of the sneaky, shooty, or stabby stuff their jobs entail, so IO'd be putting a fresh twist on a kind of game it's already proven great at making. There is a difference though, and having killed Le Chiffre in Hitman over the weekend, I feel like I understand it better than before. IO exec Hakan Abrak has offered his view on how 007: First Light's Bond will play differently to 47 in an interview with IGN, which I'm glad to see also saw him emphasise that the studio aren't done with the Hitman series. |
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Back in 2021, Square Enix and Victoria Rosenthal released The Ultimate Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook: The Essential Culinarian Guide to Hydaelyn. You can still find that for $29.99 on stores like Amazon. Now, a companion to it will appear, as volume 2 of the FFXIV cookbook launches in October 2025. The Square Enix Online Store and Amazon are already taking pre-orders for $34.99 each.
The full title this time is The Ultimate Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook Volume 2: The Culinarian's Journey from Shadow to Shore. This is to represent the regions covered in this installment. While the first entry primarily covered the base game, Heavensward, and Stormblood, this one includes food from the expansions Shadowbringers, Endwalker, and Dawntrail. 70 total recipes based on meals from the game will appear, and there will be step-by-step instructions and photos of how everything should look.
Only three specific meals ended up being confirmed for this book so far. One is the Alpine Breakfast that debuted in Heavensward, and will likely involve ingredients like bread, eggs, cheese, chicken, spinach, and tomatoes. The Tacos de Carne Asada are a Dawntrail recipe. In-game, this dish involves items like flour, meat, garlic, onion, paprika, and pepper. Finally, Pudding of Perseverance & Prominence will be in there, though I can't seem to find a counterpart for that.
The Ultimate Final Fantasy XIV Cookbook Volume 2: The Culinarian's Journey from Shadow to Shore will debut in October 2025, and FFXIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Monday, June 9, 2025 5:00 PM
Idol Corp announced on its official social media account that the Vtubers Coni Confetti, Kai Saikota, and Nikki Rei will all graduate, but all three will perform at a concert at OffKai Expo Gen 4 between June 20-22, 2025 ahead of their June 30, 2025 graduation date. Of the three, only Nikki will continue to perform as an indie under the same identity after that date.
First, here is the Idol Corp announcement that stated the three Vtubers would be leaving the company by June 30, 2025. It thanked all three of item. It also noted that anyone who attends OffKai Expo Gen 4 will be able to leave fan letters for the performers at the San Jose, California event.
Each of the performers also shared messages on social media and, in some cases, during streams that went over the announcement. On June 8, 2025, Coni Confetti said on social media, "…I cant do an announcement stream or grad stream cus im [sic] locked out of my stuff right now LMAO." She did share this message, however:
Kai Saikota said in her first message, "ive [sic] loved being your dragon god for every second of it. youve [sic] changed my life in ways i [sic] could have never imagined. thank [sic] you for always loving me." She also shared a stream going over her decision and graduation.
Finally, Nikki Rei shared an extended statement on social media and announced she would hold a stream on YouTube to answer questions at 11am PT/2pm ET on June 9, 2025. You can read the full comment below:
You can watch her stream below:
The last major group of departures from Idol happened after Brave Group acquired the company in August 2024, as five people chose to leave. One of the more notable members who left back then was Rin Penrose.
Coni Confetti, Kai Saikota, and Nikki Rei will graduate from Idol Corp by June 30, 2025, but all three Vtubers will perform at OffKai Expo Gen 4 before that happens.
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Siliconera Monday, June 9, 2025 4:00 PM
When a new update arrives in a HoYoVerse game, the company usually takes to social media to tease gacha characters that will appear in the next version. It's happened again now for the 2.1 Zenless Zone Zero patch, as the company shared two Spook Shack faction characters named Alice Thymefield and Yuzuha Ukinami who will appear. Both are Thirens.
Alice Thymefield is a Anomaly Agent in Zenless Zone Zero. She deals physical damage when she attacks with her sword. She also seems to be a fencer. She comes from a noble family. The announcement didn't note exactly what kind of Thiren she is.
Here's her first trailer:
Yuzuha Ukinami, meanwhile, is clearly billed as a tanuki Thiren in Zenless Zone Zero. She acts in a Support role for the Spook Shack faction, and she also deals physical damage.
We can see her for the first time here:
Here's a gallery of the first images for both new heroines.
This means we've seen quite a few new Thiren characters in Zenless Zone Zero since the 2.0 series of patches kicked off. Two of them are in the Yunkui Summit faction. Pan Yinhu is a panda, while Ju Fufu is a tiger.
Zenless Zone Zero is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices,
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Siliconera Monday, June 9, 2025 3:00 PM
Dash Food is one of the more fun surprises in Mario Kart World. Grab a meal, get a speed boost and maybe a costume! I have sacrificed first or second place in a race to ensure someone gets a snack when I know I'm missing one of their outfits. But there's one tragedy here. You can't dress up Cow in costumes in Mario Kart World, and it's one of Nintendo's greatest failings in an otherwise exemplary game.
For my first full day with the Switch 2 and Mario Kart World, I only used Cow. Cow is wonderful. I love everything about her. But I also know I missed so many opportunities when I did. Lots of other characters can get variants with new outfits via Dash Food, and it might be fun to use this early unlocking push to also get those costumes.
I had fun doing it! Especially with characters such as Peach, Daisy, and Rosalina, as I knew all three had pretty decent wardrobes to start. However, as I did so, I also started to feel bad. Why?
Because Cow deserves costumes in Mario Kart World.
Nintendo knew ahead of time Cow is a standout. Cow is the reason NPCs and certain enemies got to be playable characters in Mario Kart World. From the moment Cow ended up being confirmed, she's been the talk of the town. Her not getting her own outfits is a travesty.
I found it especially disheartening once I started unlocking costumes for other Mario Kart World characters who are enemies or weren't drivers before. Lakitu? He's got two costumes. King Boo gets three extra variants. Poor Cow gets nothing.
Now, I know there could be excuses (bad ones) for Cow being neglected and denied costumes in Mario Kart World. She's a cow. Sure. But again, that doesn't stop King Boo. There could be cute collars for her or a hat.
Especially since we know Cow can wear a hat. She will don a crown, just like everyone else, once you come in first in Grand Prix or Knockout Tour to show your achievement for getting first place. Give her a straw farmer hat similar to Peach's! Let her get a cute bow like Birdo! Give her a permanent tiara like the queen she is!
Cow deserves to dress up and be pretty in Mario Kart World, and Nintendo should acknowledge that by giving her costumes in an update. Let her wear fun hats! Give her necklaces! Maybe she could wear a cape! Don't limit her and those of us who love her!
Mario Kart World is available for the Switch 2.
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Siliconera Monday, June 9, 2025 2:00 PM
Bandai Namco announced the first Bleach Rebirth of Souls DLC character and it will be Ichigo Kurosaki (Thousand Year Blood War Arc). If someone has the $24.99 Season Pass, he will debut on June 10, 2025. Everyone else can get him on June 17, 2025.
Editor's Note: There will be spoilers for the Bleach Thousand Year Blood War anime in the Rebirth of Souls Ichigo Kurosaki DLC trailer below.
This video primarily focuses on some gameplay footage samples. None of this version of Ichigo's attacks are named. Instead, after seeing a quick series of images highlighting existing characters in the game, we see this Thousand Year Blood War Arc fighter appear. First, there's a static image of his art. Then, we see him take the field. He uses two attacks, as well as appears in a notable form for this version of the hero.
Here's the full trailer:
This means there will be four versions of Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach Rebirth of Souls once this DLC debuts. The first is a standard version of the character. The second Bandai Namco revealed ended up being Ichigo Kurosaki (Bankai). The third turned out to be Ichigo Kurosaki (Final Getsugatensho). Each one highlights the hero at different points of the series.
Bleach Rebirth of Souls is on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the full launch of Ichigo Kurosaki (Thousand Year Blood War Arc) happens on June 17, 2025. The Bleach anime, including Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, are streaming on on Disney+ and Hulu. Viz Media handles the manga series outside of Japan.
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Siliconera Monday, June 9, 2025 1:00 PM
The Pokemon Company International announced that the next two Squishmallows based on the series' characters are Torchic and a Cheery Pikachu variant plush. Each one costs $29.99. Only the 12 inch variants are available on the official Pokemon Center online storefront now. The official email outreach noted these are pre-orders, but exact release dates didn't appear.
Like all Squishmallows plush, these two are each an oval, pillow-like shape with a few distinctive, identifiable characteristics. In the case of the Torchic, it features feathers all around the character's neck, a beak, and more feathers on the character's head. The Pikachu has its characteristic ears, red cheeks, embroidered arms on the front fabric, brown back stripes, and its zig-zag tail.
Since these are the Pokemon Center releases of these two Squishmallows, the Torchic and Cheery Pikachu plush feature other characteristics unique to this retailer. Each one has a tag attached with special imagery, as well as a Poke Ball-shaped patch on the back. Ensuing releases at retail stores like Walgreens and Walmart won't feature the patch or tag. However, those ones will appear in different sizes.
Here's how the Torchic and Cheery Pikachu Squishmallows look:
The previous two releases in this series were Chansey and Eevee.
This means Pikachu is the most common plush in this line. A standard one appeared in 2023. A Winking Pikachu version debuted after that. A Christmas variant wears a Santa hat. As these are quite common, it isn't unusual to find them at places like Amazon or Walmart.
The Torchic and Cheery Pikachu Squishmallows are on the way. The most recent games in the series are Pokemon Scarlet and Violet for the Switch.
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Siliconera Monday, June 9, 2025 12:00 PM
Earlier in June 2025, Cover confirmed a Hololive Dodgers night would take place at 4:15pm PT/7:15pm ET on July 5, 2025, and now we know the Vtubers who will take part and what kind of merchandise will be available. Koseki Bijou, IRyS, and Ninomae Ina'nis are the featured performers. There will be baseball cards for each of them given away to everyone with a ticket. There will also be five kinds of merchandise and food vendors will sell items in special cups and popcorn buckets. Tickets are available through the official MLB site, and Cover noted to use the code "HOLO" when checking out.
Bijou, IRyS, and Ina'nis will all be depicted in Dodgers uniforms for the Hololive night event. Bijou looks like a pitcher, IRyS is in a pose as a batter, and Ina'nis is dressed like a catcher. Ordan created all three designs. These images are the ones on the baseball cards in a three-pack given to all attendees with tickets. There is also a chance of getting an autographed card. The three of them will hold a stream at the stadium, lead a Crowd Dance Project, and sing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" during the seventh inning stretch.
Here's how those cards for each of the Vtubers will look:
As for merchandise, we know how some of the items will look. Five initial types are confirmed, and they'll be at all of the Dodger Stadium gift shops. Sticker sheets with four stickers, a towel with all three Vtubers, three types of acrylic pins, three types of acrylic stands, and a lanyard with the Dodgers and Hololive logos on them will all appear. No prices were mentioned in the reveal. Concessions will feature beer and soda cups with the performers, which will be collectible. The popcorn bucket will also feature the three. However, we don't know how those will look or what other types of items could appear.
Here's a gallery showing all the teaser images for Hololive Vtuber merchandise at the event:
Bijou, IRyS, and Ina'nis also appeared in a stream going over what to expect, which you can watch below:
The new Hololive Dodgers Night will take place during the Dodgers vs Astros game on July 5, 2025, and it will feature Hololive English branch members Koseki Bijou, IRyS, and Ninomae Ina'nis.
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Siliconera Monday, June 9, 2025 11:00 AM
Nintendo, Arad Productions, and Sony Pictures started working on a The Legend of Zelda live-action movie years ago, but now we've learned it's going to be slightly delayed. The film first had a March 26, 2027 release date. Shigeru Miyamoto took to the official Japanese social media account to confirm the new debut is set for May 7, 2027. This will apply worldwide to theaters in every region.
As is common for these sort of delays, Miyamoto cited quality concerns as the reason for The Legend of Zelda live-action movie being delayed. He specifically suggested the move is to ensure an optimal performance. Here's the full statement:
We have no idea what this movie will look like yet. No cast members are confirmed. Wes Ball ended up confirmed as director back in 2023. Both Avi Arad and Shigeru Miyamoto are acting as producers.
This will be the third Nintendo movie in recent years. The Super Mario Bros Movie came out in April 2023. A sequel to that is set to arrive on April 3, 2026.
The Legend of Zelda live-action film will show up in movie theaters on May 7, 2027, now that it's been delayed out of March 2027.
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Destructoid Monday, June 9, 2025 5:56 PM
If you've ever felt like playing a video game that's like a digital snuff film with retro graphics, Steam Next Fest has your back.
PIGFACE is now just a couple months away from launching in early access on Steam, but the June 2025 Steam Next Fest demo for the game is now live and ready for you to get your hands dirty with in all of its grimy and violent glory.
"You wake up with an explosive headache in a pool of your own blood," the game's description says. "You're Exit, a terrible woman whose awful past has finally caught up to her. Fulfill contracts for the people who drilled into your skull — guns-blazing, slow and tactical — it doesn't matter. They know you'll do whatever it takes."
PIGFACE evokes memories of similar ultraviolent games before it, such as Manhunt on PS2. But it also has similar qualities as Hotline Miami as you make your way through levels, figuring out the best course of action to take down the people you must kill.
As Exit, with an explosive drilled into the base of your skull that your blackmailers can blow at any time, you take up contracts for whoever is blackmailing you to do their dirty work for ("they know what you've done and now they have a job for you," the Steam page says), and the rest is in your hands.
There are melee weapons, guns, Kevlar vests, and more for you to pick up and purchase on your missions. The demo contains the tutorial and one replayable level at a farmhouse where you're tasked with sneaking or shooting your way around, slaughtering all of your targets patrolling the area. Why? That's for the main game to explain.
But for now, the demo holds promise as a game that could be a hit with FPS players, speedrunners, and those who enjoyed Manhunt growing up before it started to get a little too much press and way too much heat for its depictions of violence.
The PIGFACE demo is available now, and the game is scheduled to drop on Steam Early Access in early August.
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Destructoid Monday, June 9, 2025 3:23 PM
The latest iteration of Steam Next Fest has kicked off, so a torrent of demo downloads has begun. But I think I may have found one of my newest most anticipated games already.
It's called Phase Zero, and it's reminiscent of games like Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis in the best possible ways. And it all starts before you even get to the main menu, with this ominous warning screen that PS1-era survival horror games were known for.
Oh yeah. As a kid, this kind of screen really gave me the heebie jeebies. Now, it elicits a different kind of emotion in nostalgic excitement. Phase Zero starts off with the player character waking up in a hospital and being subjected to a waking nightmare.
Zombies? Check. Clunky tank controls? Check. Inventory screen with a map, files, and equippable weapons? Check. Puzzle-like elements with hints found in notes all over the place? Check check. This is classic Resident Evil, as classic as it gets, and the little sliver of playable content has me fiending for more.
This past weekend was a big one for Resident Evil, which confirmed RE9 as Resident Evil: Requiem coming in February, but the series' influence ahead of its 30th anniversary was seen throughout the showcases. Another that comes to mind is an upcoming title similarly called Ground Zero, funnily enough, which also got some love during the Future Games Show Summer Showcase.
The game's developer, SPINA Studio, describes Phase Zero as "a modern reimagining of the survival horror golden era classics" where "the story is told in a series like manner - each chapter stars one of the two heroes."
Like classic RE, it has "prerendered backgrounds, fixed cameras and the DNA of the PSX masterpieces" and "it blends nostalgic design with modern quality-of-life improvements, while honoring its iconic roots." Yup, I can confirm.
The Phase Zero demo is absolutely worth checking out, and if you're like me, slamming it into your Steam wishlist is the next course of action.
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Destructoid Monday, June 9, 2025 2:33 PM
The Ultimate TOTS Cup is now live in EA FC 25, and it offers exceptional rewards for winning a certain number of games in the Friendlies.
The Ultimate TOTS Cup is similar to other Team of the Season Cups: you'll have to grind out the new Friendlies mode. In return, you'll unlock the rewards available at the different milestones. Let's check out all the available rewards and how to obtain all of them.
EA FC 25 Ultimate TOTS Cup objective guide
There are ten tasks in this cup. You can complete some of the tasks by just playing different matches, while others require you to win.
If you complete all the tasks mentioned above, you'll get the 95-rated Mats Hummels End of an Era item (along with all the rewards listed on the table). The rewards include an additional End of an Era Rachel Corsie, rated at 92 overall. The packs can include Ultimate TOTS players as EA Sports has reintroduced the best items for a week. Make sure to complete all the tasks before the cup expires from Ultimate Team.
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Destructoid Monday, June 9, 2025 1:43 PM
The Free-Kick Master Evolution is yet another exciting upgrade option available to EA FC 25 players for improving their Ultimate Team squad.
While the evolution costs 50,000 coins to unlock, it does offer some amazing upgrades. These include stat and overall boosts, along with new playstyles and roles. Picking the best card for this evolution can be quite confusing, but this guide will help simplify that process.
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EA FC 25 Free-Kick Master Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the Free-Kick Master Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Free-Kick Master 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 Free-Kick Master 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 Monday, June 9, 2025 1:41 PM
Deltarune is full of secrets, with Chapter 4 featuring numerous Easter eggs, secret bosses, and special items to discover. Goldwidow is an item that, although relatively easy to obtain, is extremely difficult to find unless you're willing to experiment and spend a lot of money.
How to obtain Goldwidow in Deltarune
You can obtain Goldwidow by donating 10,000 D$ to the Old Man's Library waterfall. After meeting the Old Man and entering his study, you'll find this waterfall by heading up the stairs, entering the first doorway, and turning left at the first intersection. Donating to this waterfall will let you claim rewards later in Chapter 4's story, with Goldwidow being the reward for giving away 10,000 D$.
However, even though you can donate 10,000 D$ near the start of the chapter, you won't be able to redeem the Goldwidow until much later. More specifically, you'll need to solve the mystery of the giant piano and progress through to the second Sanctuary.
That said, make sure to donate your dark dollars first before progressing to the second Sanctuary. You can't backtrack once you progress beyond this point. This first waterfall is also key to solving the Golden Piano puzzle and uncovering Chapter 4's secret ending, so be sure to wrap everything up here before advancing the plot further.
Within the second Sanctuary, you'll find a waterfall much like the one in the Old Man's library. However, while that one is the spot where you donate, this one is where you claim items, depending on how much you donate. As long as you toss a little bit of money into this waterfall, you'll receive a reward from the room's treasure chest. It's only when you donate a total of 10,000 D$ that you'll receive the Goldwidow.
As you'll quickly notice, 10,000 D$ is a lot of money, even if you've been actively battling enemies throughout your Deltarune playthrough. Here are a few tips for saving enough money to donate this amount before leaving the first Sanctuary:
Ideally, by the time you reach the second Sanctuary, you should be close to 10,000 D$ so you'll have minimal grinding later. Although you'll spot enemies here and there, being able to obtain the Goldwidow as early as possible will help make the rest of Deltarune Chapter 4 much easier.
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Destructoid Monday, June 9, 2025 1:21 PM
It's 2005 again, and you're coming home to a box of freezer-burnt pizza rolls and plastic pouches of Capri Sun. Booting up your desktop computer is like waking a slumbering beast—and the monitor is probably as large as one, too.
Desktop size back in those days never accurately indicated operating power, but if you're like me, you used that behemoth to run the most basic browser games. You had your classics: QWOP, Line Rider, Interactive Buddy. Then there were the more obscure: The Impossible Game, Poptropica, Feed Me.
Despite the differences in popularity, they all had at least one thing in common. Using Adobe Flash, these games could be played for free directly in your browser, making them highly accessible to kids of all backgrounds, so long as they had an operational PC with the program installed. This accessibility led to a sharing of games between kids, almost like it was a cultural exchange—and boy, did we take advantage of it.
When I was in grade school in the early 2000s (and let's not get hung up on how long ago that was, now), my friends and I considered ourselves clever for cutting a deal with our teachers: We'd arrive to school early, and they'd unlock the computer lab door for us. Then we'd do the hard labor of turning on all the computers to get them warmed up for the day. We were supposed to promptly leave afterwards, but we'd stay and play our games, sneaking out mere minutes before we needed to meet roll call. Eventually, though, we were caught and banned from all the school's computer labs outside of class hours, all for feeding pixels to other pixels in Neopets and trying to tip icebergs in Club Penguin. Was it a fair punishment? Absolutely not. But was it worth it? Absolutely yes.
As the years passed, our school district figured out how to make web addresses inaccessible. Every passing day saw another blocked URL or a once-playable browser game gone to the wind, and we'd woefully pour out our Coca-Colas to mourn another fallen soldier. Then our school got really good at banning domains, and sites would be prohibited before you even knew they existed. Finding an unblocked game was like unearthing an ancient relic or winning the lottery; you kept it close to your vest, telling only your most trusted confidants. If word got out, the site could be inaccessible the next day.
These childhood memories come flooding back to me at the most random times, and it's usually in bits and pieces—or should I say, bytes and pixels. It's typically the minor assets that come flittering back to me in the most mundane moments: the vibrant colors of Robot Unicorn Attack or the simple block designs of World's Hardest Game.
I've been thinking a lot about old, obscure titles from my childhood recently, trying to pull on a thread that's been tucked away in my psyche for nearly 20 years. But when discussing the good ol' days with the rest of the Destructoid staff, I was surprised to hear how my millennial coworkers had never even heard of what I'd considered legends of the early '00s Flash. Most of the browser games that spring to my memory were based on popular TV shows at the time on the Disney Channel, Nickelodeon, or Cartoon Network—and I'm sure at least some of you know what I'm talking about.
Lilo & Stitch 625 Sandwich Stacker is an icon of its time. You control Experiment 625 with the goal of adding delectable ingredients to your sandwich and skillfully dodging trash—all while dollops of mustard and stinky shoes rain down from the sky. There were others I had forgotten about completely until I fell down the YouTube rabbit hole of old Flash games: Power Puff Girls Pillow Fight, Courage the Cowardly Dog's Creep TV, and whatever the hell Cartoon Cartoons: Summer Resort was.
Now I'm turning it over to you, Destructoid readers. How many of these games did you play growing up, or are there any other obscure early Flash games lost to the annals of time you'd like to share with the class? Let us know in the comments below so we can keep digging this rabbit hole deeper.
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Destructoid Monday, June 9, 2025 12:32 PM
Fortnite Chapter Six, season three has lots of unique loot items you can find all around the island. Boons are one of the trickier ones to earn, but they're unique and possess strong buffs you can acquire.
Since finding Boons is fairly tough, you may be wondering how many different ones there are and what they're capable of. Here are all Boons and what they do in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three.
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All Boons and what they do in Fortnite Chapter 6, season 3
There are four Boons you can earn in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three. It's possible that more may be added as the season progresses, and if they are, we'll add all additional ones here.
All Boons in the Super season become stronger as you work on increasing your Hero Rank. Once you reach Hero Rank S, you activate a special bonus effect too. If you earn one after you've already reached Rank S, the bonus effect is activated right away.
Past seasons in Chapter Six had other Boons you could find, like the Vulture Boon and the Fire Boon, but all the older Boons are not present anymore. So far, the available Boons have changed each season, so the ones that are available now will likely be removed when Chapter Six, season three ends.
What are Boons in Fortnite Chapter 6, season 3?
Boons are essentially gameplay buffs that last until you perish each round. They're sort of similar to Medallions, but they don't mark your location on the map and have generally less powerful effects. Boon abilities are usually decent, but not complete game changers. Like Medallions, they also don't take up an inventory slot.
How to get Boons in Fortnite Chapter 6, season 3
Boons are a random loot item, which means there are many different ways you can find and acquire them around the island. Here are all of the different ways you can get Boons in Fortnite.
Unlike all other loot items, Boons don't drop from players you defeat, so you'll never be able to pick them up using this method. You also can't drop a Boon once you've picked it up, so you'll have it until you perish. Looting or buying them is the only way you can acquire one, so focus on one of the previously mentioned methods to add one to your collection.
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Destructoid Monday, June 9, 2025 11:58 AM
Fortnite's sprites are cute. Seeing them is always heartwarming, especially when new ones appear in passing seasons. During Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3: Super, we have Dash and Superman sprites. I didn't know adorable creatures in masks and capes would appear this season, but I'm certainly not complaining.
Here's how to find the Dash and Superman sprites.
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How to find Dash and Superman Sprite in Fortnite
During Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3, you can find Dash and Superman Sprites as you travel around the map. They usually cluster around shrines, particularly near Supernova Academy, Shogun's Solitude, and Demon's Domain. If you're near a shrine, interact with it to pinpoint the exact locations of nearby sprites.
Superman Sprites resemble the water versions from the previous season. They're blue with Superman's signature 'S" on their chest to differentiate them from others around Fortnite's world. My go-to spot for finding them is south of Supernova Academy.
Superman Sprites have the power to shoot lasers out of their eyes. You can hold one, aim, and attack using this ability, dealing hefty damage to anyone within its range.
Dash Sprites, on the other hand, are bright gold with blue masks covering their faces. I found my first batch of them north of Shogun Solitude's shrine. If you're looking for a Dash Sprite, look for one that is yellow rather than blue.
To use a Dash Sprite, toss it onto the ground and wait for its AoE ability to activate. You'll notice small gold coin-like items surrounding your character, indicating your Dash charges. Now, you can dash forward by double-jumping.
Alternatively, you can return either Sprite type to a shrine. You'll get the Sprites back alongside various rewards ranging from weapons to consumables and Boons.
All Sprite Shrine locations in Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3
Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3 has 29 known Sprite Shrine locations you can visit. You can find them all over the map, except Crime City, Outlaw Oasis, and Shiny Shafts' region.
Here are some recommended spots to visit if you want easy access to shrines and Sprites:
Generally speaking, as long as you visit a shrine and interact with it, you can easily find Sprites nearby and track their exact spots.
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Destructoid Monday, June 9, 2025 11:17 AM
Back in May 2023, Microsoft announced it had come to a deal to bring Call of Duty to Nintendo players.
It's two years later, nothing has happened just yet. With Black Ops 7 on the horizon and the Nintendo Switch 2 freshly launched, gamers are naturally curious when or if CoD will be hitting the latest Nintendo console.
The most recent CoD title on Nintendo was Call of Duty: Ghosts on the Wii U well over 10 years ago, so gamers are fiending for a chance to play the FPS franchise on Switch 2. It's now just a matter of when, not if, CoD will return.
Here's everything we know so far about Black Ops 7 coming to Switch 2.
Will BO7 be on Nintendo Switch 2?
As of now, there are no plans for BO7 to launch on Nintendo Switch 2. According to Activision, "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is scheduled for release on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and on PC via Xbox PC, Battle.net, and Steam," and is also playable day one on Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass.
However, this could change at any time. According to Ethan Gach of Kotaku, "both Microsoft and Nintendo are still working on getting Call of Duty on the latter's hardware and will announce something in the future."
This doesn't mean BO7 will come to Switch 2, as it could allude to the fact that older CoD titles may be ported to the newest console. But for now, it remains to be seen whether or not the latest CoD game will hit the Switch 2.
This summer will be full of news regarding BO7 and the Switch 2, so there's plenty of time for an announcement regarding the game and console to be made leading up to BO7's launch this fall.
Considering that BO7 is coming to PS4 and Xbox One, it's highly likely that the game will be able to run on the Switch 2's hardware, considering that the new Nintendo console handheld hybrid's specs are similar to a PS4 Pro. Beyond that, though, it's all just speculation at this point.
Stay tuned, Nintendo and CoD gamers, we should have some concrete information sometime over the next few months leading into BO7's scheduled release in fall 2025.
This article will be updated with new information whenever it becomes available.
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Destructoid Monday, June 9, 2025 10:58 AM
Surprise! A new Call of Duty game is coming out in 2025.
Not surprised? That's okay, nobody really is, but the fact that it's Black Ops 7 directly after Black Ops 6 is a bit surprising. This is the first consecutive release in the Black Ops series, following in the footsteps of Modern Warfare III that launched directly after Modern Warfare II a couple years back.
2025's CoD iteration will be heading into the near-future of 2035, a big departure from BO6's setting of the early 1990s, so expect some big changes when it comes to weaponry, aesthetics, setting, and more. But those aren't the only differences we can expect.
Here's everything we know so far about the latest CoD game, Black Ops 7.
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Everything we know so far about BO7
Treyarch and Raven team up
Treyarch continues its streak of seemingly never-ending CoD development along with its duo in Raven Software. Black Ops 7 sees the two super-studios teaming up to co-lead development, along with a large number of other studios assisting in making the new title.
David Mason, BO2 sequel
The BO7 storyline will be a sequel to Black Ops 2, set in a near-future where android robots and a company called The Guild are at the forefront of the plot, teasing the events to come in Black Ops 3, which end up happening 30 years later.
"Developed as the next evolution of Black Ops, this is the first-ever consecutive release within the series, set more than 40 years after the events of Black Ops 6," Activision said. "The year is 2035 and the world is on the brink of chaos, ravaged by violent conflict and psychological warfare following the events of Black Ops 2 and Black Ops 6. Wielding cutting-edge technology, David Mason and his team must fight back against a manipulative enemy who weaponizes fear above all else."
BO7 brings the Hollywood power as Milo Ventimiglia stars as Mason, while Kiernan Shipka will play the antagonist Emma Kagen, and Michael Rooker returns as BO2 star Mike Harper.
Co-op campaign is back in Black
A fan-favorite feature is finally back in BO7, allowing players to team up with friends to play the campaign in co-op. This used to be a franchise staple, and it's been scarce over the past few years, but it will be a welcome addition and change for those who like to squad up every chance they get.
Trippy butterfly mind tricks
In the debut trailer, we see Mason seemingly hallucinating a blue butterfly and Raul Menendez, the antagonist of BO2, who died at the end of the game in its canon ending. Someone, likely Kagen and The Guild, is playing with his mind, which has been a recurring theme throughout the Black Ops franchise.
Evolved multiplayer
While nothing has been shown for BO7 multiplayer yet (that's coming later this summer), rumors have pointed to the game using an "evolved" version of BO6's omnimovement, now including wall-running and potentially wall-diving. Other rumors suggest that BO2 maps may be included and remade for BO7, similar to how MWIII used MW2 2009's maps as a base.
Activision, thus far, has only said that players can "harness near-future weaponry in a signature multiplayer experience packed with brand-new maps."
Zombies, Zombies, Zombies
A mysterious image at the end of the debut trailer shows everyone's favorite shambling undead. Zombies mode returns in BO7, with Activision describing it as the "next twisted chapter of Round-Based Zombies in the heart of the Dark Aether."
Blackout comeback?
Another quick shot at the end of the debut trailer shows four players in wingsuits diving into what looks like Avalon, the long-rumored new battle royale map set in Europe. The wingsuits immediately evoke the imagery of the forgotten Blackout BR mode, which launched before Warzone alongside Black Ops 4.
A lot of Avalon is explorable in-game via going out of bounds on certain multiplayer maps, so it appears ready to take over as the next BR map. However, reliable leaker @TheGhostofHope has said that the tease is for the co-op campaign and that Avalon as a BR map has been scrapped and repurposed for the story mode.
Switch 2...maybe
Activision and Nintendo entered a 10-year agreement to bring CoD to the latter's platforms...but that was two years ago. And now, Switch 2 is not listed in BO7's current platforms. It's possible that it could come in the future, but for now, Nintendo gamers are still awaiting the franchise's arrival.
For now, it's only been confirmed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and on PC, Battle.net, Steam, and Xbox PC.
This article will be updated with new information whenever it becomes available.
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Destructoid Monday, June 9, 2025 10:39 AM
Daigo's corruption is attempting to take over the island, and it's up to you to stop him in Fortnite. One of the primary ways you can combat this issue is by finding and damaging both Overlord Spires and Scout Spires.
These special Spires present pretty daunting combat challenges for you to tackle. Interacting with them is essential for various quests, and they also offer some fairly solid rewards for your efforts. Here's how to find and damage Overlord Spires and Scout Spires in Fortnite.
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Where to find Overlord Spires in Fortnite
Only one Overlord Spire appears on the island in each match, and it's marked on the map by a large white diamond-like icon surrounded by light purple mist. The precise location of the Overlord Spire varies in each round, so the only way to find it is to check the map. The icon is easy to spot once you know what you're looking for.
The Overlord Spire lands at the location marked on the map as soon as a player enters the nearby area. It might take a few seconds to fully land on the ground, but it always appears fairly quickly.
Where to find Scout Spires in Fortnite
Around five or so Scout Spires appear in each round, and they're all marked by a small diamond-like icon on the map. This icon has a similar shape to the Overlord Spire one, but a lot smaller. Scout Spires also spawn randomly across the island in each round, so you need to check the map to track them down.
How to damage Overlord Spires in Fortnite
Overlord Spires are the more dangerous and deadly combat trials of the two, so never approach this challenge without a solid collection of loot to back you up. Once you're ready to take it on, focus on aiming for the glowing yellow spots on the Spire. These are weak points that drain the Spires' health much more quickly.
The Overlord Spire takes damage regardless of where you shoot at it, so just keep striking it with everything you've got until the health bar is depleted. It has a few protective measures you should watch out for, though, including a deadly laser that targets you and some demon guards who spawn in and fight to protect it. Consider fighting it with friends or purchasing a hireable NPC if you need some help taking it down.
How to damage Scout Spires in Fortnite
Scout Spires can be damaged by attacking any part of them, although aiming for the face is the best way to deal lots of damage quickly. The face is a weak point, so any attacks you aim at it will drain the health bar more quickly.
All Scout Spires are essentially smaller and weaker versions of the Overlord Spire, so if you've faced the latter, taking on these should be no challenge at all. These trials also have a laser attack, although it's much smaller, and demon guards who will appear to defend it.
What do Overlord Spires and Scout Spires drop in Fortnite?
The loot you get from Overlord Spires and Scout Spires generally varies in each match. Here's a breakdown of what types of items you can expect to earn for your efforts.
There's plenty more to get done this season, so when you're done battling Spires, you might move on to work on acquiring the Wingshot Grappler or finding and opening the Suitcase of Patience.
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Destructoid Monday, June 9, 2025 10:06 AM
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3: Super's Kickstart quests are here to teach you about some new mechanics. During this season, you'll learn about Hero Ranks, superhero-themed locations, and new Sprites to make things more interesting.
At one of the season's new locations, Supernova Academy, you'll find locked lab doors containing special Hero Caches. However, opening these requires knowledge of Hero Ranks and the academy's layout. Let's dive into how to open Supernova Academy's tech lab doors in Fortnite.
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Academy tech lab location in Fortnite
To complete Fortnite's "open locked doors in Academy Tech Labs while at Hero Rank A or above" Kickstart mission, you'll need to head to Supernova Academy and enter the southeast wing's basement. Here, you'll find several locked doors that, upon opening, will progress you through this quest as long as you're Hero Rank A or higher.
How to open Supernova Academy tech labs in Fortnite
Opening Supernova Academy's tech lab doors requires increasing your Hero Rank. Some doors only need Rank C, while others are only accessible after leveling to Rank A. A-rank doors, in particular, are required for your Power Training Kickstart quests.
You'll know what ranks you need for each door by approaching them and checking their letters. If the letter in front is green, your rank is high enough to open it. Otherwise, you'll need to venture out into the world and increase it before returning to the academy.
Once you open one of Supernova Academy's tech lab doors, you'll have access to small shops, Hero Caches, and holograms containing special gear. You can easily find epic-grade or even legendary items behind these doors, especially if you reach A-rank and open multiple.
How to increase Hero Rank in Fortnite
Hero Rank is a feature in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 that lets you open powerful Hero Caches. Here are some ways to increase your Hero Rank:
As you survive in your rounds, eliminate other players, and help Sprites return to their shrines, you'll gradually increase your Hero Rank, letting you open Hero Caches and access Supernova Academy's tech lab doors. Your rank appears at the side of your screen and resets at the end of each match.
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