GamersHeroes Monday, June 16, 2025 12:24 PM A free-to-play Collectible Action MMORPG from NEXON, be sure to check out more than eight minutes of Blade & Soul Heroes with the latest gameplay showcase for the title. The post Blade & Soul Heroes Gameplay Showcase Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, June 16, 2025 11:41 AM A survival title where players build one's train piece by piece, Washbear Studio has announced their new title Railborn. The post Survival Title Railborn Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, June 16, 2025 1:50 PM  RoadCraft isn't the type of game you just pick up on a whim. It's a hardcore simulator with realistic physics and mud mechanics, terrain and elevation considerations, and vehicles that maneuver like a tank from World War I in the French countryside. But hey, we're all new to the genre at one point or another, and to… |
Kotaku Monday, June 16, 2025 1:40 PM  Fast-paced online soccer game Rematch is launching without crossplay. This was confirmed online just a few hours before the sports game launched on consoles and PC. Developers Sloclap say adding crossplay is a top priority, but many players are still disappointed at the news. |
Kotaku Monday, June 16, 2025 11:50 AM  Playing an infamous, blood-sucking character? Chances are you've been forced out of every major city in Cyrodiil by overzealous guards who see your fangs and red eyes and want to slaughter your vampire butt, right? Well, if that's the case, where else can you hide? The Vile Lair, with its Dark Brotherhood-esque… |
Kotaku Monday, June 16, 2025 11:40 AM  After weeks of online discourse, drama, apologies, and bad posts, the price tag for the next major Borderlands game has finally been revealed by publisher 2K Games. Turns out, Borderlands 4 won't cost $80 after all. Instead, the looter shooter sequel is launching with a $70 label. |
Kotaku Monday, June 16, 2025 11:30 AM  Nexus Mods is changing hands. The vast database for free mods of PC games ranging from The Witcher 3 to Stardew Valley has been sold for the first time since it was created 24 years ago. "The strain of being responsible for the behemoth I created has taken its toll," previous owner Dark0ne wrote in an update on… |
Kotaku Monday, June 16, 2025 11:10 AM  For over thirty years, we've been driving like maniacs, questioning the meaning of fairness and ending friendships in Nintendo's Mario Kart series. So with Mario Kart World kicking off the Switch 2's launch this month, why not see if we can end a few more by trying to rank these games from worst to best? |
Kotaku Monday, June 16, 2025 11:00 AM  In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you'll come across friendly Nevrons that'll hand out quests for the party to take on. Some are easier than others, including this one located in the Red Woods. |
Kotaku Monday, June 16, 2025 10:50 AM  Prices are finally calming down on the Pokémon TCG's latest set, Destined Rivals, meaning the resale market is no longer quite so bonkers. As such, it makes for a good time to see which pulls from the long-awaited return of Team Rocket are fetching the big bucks, and how much you're going to need to fork out if you… |
Kotaku Monday, June 16, 2025 10:40 AM  Beating Elden Ring Nightreign's toughest bosses comes down to three things: skill, level, and gear. Some of those things can be easily improved with practice and research, but the gear players pick up during a run is mostly down to RNG. However, it turns out there's an item duplication glitch that can help level the… |
Kotaku Monday, June 16, 2025 10:10 AM  There is a lot of sweet-looking armor in Monster Hunter Wilds, but they're not all based on the creatures you come across. Some armors require unique materials to be forged. Anyone who has a history with the series likely remembers one such material, the ominously named "Sinister Cloth," which tasks you with laborious… |
Kotaku Monday, June 16, 2025 10:00 AM  The Bravely Default series has established itself as a well-known RPG franchise that is all but certain to continue growing in the coming years. But the original game has been trapped on the 3DS since its 2014 debut—largely due to its unique two-screen interface—leaving fans to wonder if they'd ever have a chance to… |
Kotaku Monday, June 16, 2025 9:50 AM  The traditional summer Nintendo Direct is just around the corner, but it won't be one of the usual E3-style blowouts. Instead, the upcoming livestream will be devoted entirely to Donkey Kong Bananza, the next big release on the Switch 2's launch year calendar. |
Kotaku Monday, June 16, 2025 9:40 AM If The Switch 2 Is Your Introduction To Breath Of The Wild, Prepare For Countless Hours Of Adventure  The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild launched with the Nintendo Switch in 2017, and the game's Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade has ensured that it remains as relevant as ever. And whether Link's first truly open-world game is calling to you for the first time, or you're a returning veteran looking to re-explore Hyrule… |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 1:02 PM If you've been waiting for the perfect time to dive into Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, this is it. The medieval RPG is the cheapest it's ever been on Steam, but only for a limited time. So if you're hungry for a game to take over your life like Elden Ring, The Witcher 3, or Skyrim, you don't want to miss out on KCD2. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 review, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 mods, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 map |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 1:00 PM In the latest Hearthstone expansion, players will go on a journey to discover The Lost City of Un'Goro alongside the Tortollan explorer, Loh. This marks the second time Hearthstone has focused on the Un'Goro Crater, letting fans rediscover the Quest mechanic, familiarize themselves with iconic characters, and experience the new 'Kindred' keyword. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Hearthstone decks, The best card games on PC, Free card games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 12:57 PM The Stellar Blade PC port is already proving to be quite the hit. Shift Up's sci-fi action game launch has eclipsed every other single-player Playstation port on Steam, as hundreds of thousands of players flock to it. In fact, Stellar Blade even has a staggering 94% rating on Valve's platform from over 16,000 user reviews, edging it ever closer to 'overwhelmingly positive.' Even with this success, however, Shift Up's CEO admits the game's narrative needed some more work. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stellar Blade review, Best soulslike games, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 12:26 PM I love Lies of P, I love Elden Ring, and I love the Star Wars Jedi duology, but most of all, I love Nioh 2, which remains my favorite game in the soulslike genre. It features the challenging aspects that the genre is most known for, but with energetic combat that rivals even Sekiro, with flashy combos full of impact and strength. If you've been looking for the right time to dive into Nioh 2, now's your chance while it's at its lowest price. Continue reading Brutal soulslike Nioh 2 drops to lowest price ahead of its sequel |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 12:09 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 66 best Minecraft mods June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 12:07 PM 2K and Gearbox have finally opened up Borderlands 4 pre-orders, and the looter shooter isn't launching as an $80 game. Instead, you can purchase the standard edition for $70, with multiple upgrade options offering the base game and DLC for up to $130 total. With major triple-A releases like Xbox's The Outer Worlds 2 taking the leap to $80 price tags, there was an expectation that B4 could do the same. After checking the Xbox, PlayStation, and Steam storefronts, however, it doesn't look like that's happening. Continue reading Borderlands 4 pre-orders confirm it isn't an $80 game after all MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best RPG games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 11:56 AM June 16, 2025: We checked for the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls, and removed expired codes from the list. 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 16, 2025 11:51 AM What's the Cookie Run Kingdom tier list of cookies? Whether you're rushing PVP for a constant supply of Crystals and Rainbow Cubes, or simply looking to dominate against guild bosses and hardcore story content, our list of the best cookies to cut and upgrade should help you get the most out of your kingdom. Pulling for (and upgrading) top-tier CRK characters requires Crystals, which you can get for free with the latest Cookie Run Kingdom codes. It's a method that carries over into other gacha games, too. So if you're looking to score some goodies in other popular gacha games, give the latest HSR codes or Wuthering Waves codes a go while you're here. Continue reading Cookie Run Kingdom tier list - best cookies for PVE and PVP MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Gacha games, Free PC games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 11:49 AM Escape From Tarkov 1.0 is on its way in 2025 and Battlestate has already confirmed that if players want to access the new quest lines in the final version of EFT, they will need to voluntarily wipe their PvE progress. However, another Escape From Tarkov wipe is seemingly inbound. BSG co-founder and Tarkov director Nikita Buyanov confirms that it will arrive before the release of 1.0. Based on the existing roadmap for the realistic FPS game, we may already have a possible date for when your Tarkov progress will all be reset. Continue reading New Escape From Tarkov wipe confirmed, will arrive before 1.0 launch MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Escape from Tarkov system requirements, Escape From Tarkov Steam, Best FPS games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 11:35 AM If you're looking for the best Valorant settings to help you dominate the server and start popping off for multi-kills with your favorite agent, we have you covered. As a competitive shooter, Valorant doesn't place a huge emphasis on graphical fidelity, but gives you enough options to make the game's vibrant color palette really pop. However, there's more nuance to finding the best Valorant settings than simply whacking the game's various graphics options as low as possible and calling it a day, even if the Valorant system requirements are low. In fact, doing just that may inhibit your ability to read the game's environments thanks to murky textures and distractingly blurred edges, even if you have the best graphics card. With that in mind, we've put together the best Valorant settings that prioritize frames per second without sacrificing the look of the game's visuals too much. AMD FSR, Nvidia DLSS, and Intel XeSS are all absent from the options menu, but Nvidia Reflex is available and can lower your system latency if you're running a Nvidia GeForce GTX 900 series graphics card or newer. Continue reading Best Valorant settings for PC and Steam Deck MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 11:31 AM What's the first thing you think of when you think of Runescape? For me, it's crafting. One of the core pillars of the long-running MMORPG's gameplay, its easy to while away the hours blowing glass in Entrana, or putting hammer to anvil to create various different armor sets and weaponry. Until now, however, players could only raise their crafting skills to level 99 which, while an intimidating number for newer players, is nothing if you've been playing since launch. But, with the newest update, aptly entitled 110 Crafting, you can finally raise your level to 110, and try out a brand new skilling style. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Best multiplayer games, RuneScape system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 11:00 AM It feels like, of all the roles in League of Legends, ADC is the most variable. Sometimes you're absolutely unstoppable, critting all over the place and one-shotting squishies, while simultaneously shredding armor. Then, the next game over, you're getting obliterated by assassins and coming up against brick wall-like tanks. Modern ADCs have sought to change up the role, with the likes of Smolder focusing on abilities and scaling, while monsters like Aphelios require more brain power than I can muster. New champion Yunara is throwing all of those distractions to the wind, focusing entirely on autoattacking, critting, perfect spacing, and taking names. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 11:57 AM 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 16, 2025 10:58 AM What is the next Dead by Daylight Chapter? New chapters arrive in Dead by Daylight every three months, and it can be difficult to keep up with the new characters, maps, and more. Luckily, these updates arrive on a fairly rigid schedule, so we can usually look forward to the next DBD chapter before we even know what it is. With so much additional content, it's incredible that Behaviour Interactive is able to come up with new perks and powers for the latest DBD killers and survivors. The last Dead by Daylight character to enter The Fog was the iconic Ken Kaneki of Tokyo Ghoul, bringing hordes of anime fans to the horror game for the first time. Next, even more are set to descend upon The Entity's Realm when another legendary crossover arrives with the long-awaited DBD Five Night's at Freddy's chapter. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 10:55 AM Where are all of the Dune Awakening trials located? Through unlocking research blueprints, killing scavengers, and avoiding that deadly Sandworm, Dune Awakening takes you on a guided journey through spice dreams, choosing and pledging loyalty to your House, and uncovering the secrets of Arrakis. This journey is comprised of a series of Dune Awakening Aql trials, and finding the location of each is a challenge of its own. The first location is given to you following a cutscene in which you have a spice dream, but finding the rest is up to you. With only the Journey menu and a few riddles at your disposal, it can be tough to find each of the eight trials. Here, we show you how to reach every Dune Awakening trial location in one of the best survival games of 2025. Continue reading All Dune Awakening trial locations MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 10:44 AM One of the greatest games I ever played was a mod. It was called Elements of Style, and while it used Max Payne 2 as a base, it introduced new gun effects, let you do cartwheels and backflips, and even had its own soundtrack, essentially turning Remedy's shooter into a considerably more violent version of The Matrix. I still play Brutal Doom. Deus Ex is better with GMDX. If we're getting nostalgic, Counter-Strike started as a mod for Half-Life - and oh, do I long for the days of Zombie Panic and The Hidden. Essentially, mods and PC gaming are synonymous; without one, there is no other. The home of handcrafted add-ons and Thomas the Tank Engine character swaps, after 24 years, the creator of Nexus Mods is stepping back. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty review, Best Cyberpunk 2077 mods, Buy Cyberpunk 2077 |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 10:27 AM Sandfall Interactive says it's currently exploring the possibility of adding "new content" to Clair Obscur Expedition 33, alongside improvements like accessibility features. After the immense critical and commercial success of the turn-based RPG, it makes perfect sense that Sandfall is looking at new avenues for the game - and potentially the franchise as a whole. Whether it's with more story, extra difficulty modes, or potentially even DLC, you can count me in. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 weapons, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 builds, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Pictos |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 10:22 AM Here's a chance to make your PC's interior look really cool without spending a huge amount of money, as you can currently grab a NZXT Kraken 240 RGB AIO cooler for just $119.99 from Amazon, saving you a massive 33% on the usual price. That's the cheapest price we've ever seen for this cooler, and a great deal for a piece of kit that will not only keep your CPU cool, but also look damn fine while it's doing it. NZXT makes some of the best CPU coolers in the industry, with quiet operation, solid thermal performance, and extra frills that add a touch of flair to the inside of your PC. In this case, you not only get an LCD on top of your CPU, but you also get a 240mm radiator that can keep a high-spec CPU in check without any trouble, as well as a pair of 120mm fans that spill RGB lighting into your PC's innards as well. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 11:26 AM We've seen all sorts of vampire videogames over the years, from dynamic battle royales, to cinematic single-player experiences, to unrelenting bullet hell shooters. Few have tried to combine as many elements, though, as Vampires Bloodlord Rising. Previously known as Vampire Dynasty before a rebrand earlier this year, this sandbox survival game features castle building, management systems, open-world exploration, and so much more. With plenty more still to show off, PCGamesN can exclusively reveal a brand new trailer for Vampires Bloodlord Rising, which features fresh looks at its brutal combat and a mechanic that'll let you traverse its open world as a high-flying bat. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best vampire games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 9:57 AM Razer has unveiled its first barebones gaming keyboard, giving enthusiasts complete control over keycap and switch selection. Better yet, you can grab yourself the Blackwidow V4 75% for just $139.99 if you're willing to do the assembly yourself, saving you $60 on the original list price. The Razer Blackwidow V4 75% remains on our best gaming keyboard list thanks to its brilliant performance, easy key-switch design, and sound dampening. The only sore point for us was the keyboard's original price, particularly because you were almost encouraged to swap out the switches for some of your own, and the keyboard's customizability was such a highlight. Fortunately, Razer is now offering enthusiasts the option of stripping out the keycaps altogether for a barebones model. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Razer Blade 16 2025 review, Razer DeathAdder V3 review , Best gaming mouse |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 9:56 AM You've got Civilization 7, Stellaris, Age of Empires 2, and Manor Lords - in one sense, the 4X and strategy game world is livelier than ever. But some of those names may also feel a little familiar by now. If you've put hours into Firaxis' tentpole series and exhausted some of Paradox's other mainstays, Age of Wonders 4 is the ideal, less-exposed alternative. The ratings are big (we gave it 9/10) and the gameplay is a mix of traditional expansion, extermination, exploration, and exploitation with smaller-scale tactical combat. If you've never given AoW 4 a shot, now is definitely the time. Archon Prophecy, the new Age of Wonders 4 DLC, has a release date, and brings dozens of new features to one of strategy genre's greatest sleeper hits. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best 4X games, Age of Wonders 4 review, Best games like Civ |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 9:21 AM What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards - June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 9:20 AM When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz? This special, limited-time event allows players to trade the usually locked golden stickers up to five times a day. This is an ideal solution for grabbing elusive missing stickers and completing albums quickly. While you can trade these up to five times a day, each event is limited to two specific stickers, set by Scopely. There's no official schedule for Monopoly Go's Golden Blitz event, so we can only estimate the date of the next Star Wars GO Golden Blitz based on previous events and official sticker polls. However, we check daily for official word on the next trade. While you wait, be sure to participate in other Monopoly Go events for a chance to earn rare sticker pack, and keep on top of freebies with our free Monopoly Go dice rolls guide, which is updated regularly with the newest links. Continue reading When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 9:09 AM Does Rematch have crossplay? Sloclap's stylish soccer game captures the joy of the beautiful game, distilling it into an exciting 5v5 experience that requires outrageous technique and vision to dominate the pitch. But can you enjoy it with pals across platforms? Rematch emphasizes silky skills and plenty of tiki-taka to dismantle your opponents, making it the closest we'll probably ever get to a new FIFA Street. Read on to find out if you can team up with your friends in what could be one of 2025's best soccer games, regardless of whether they're on PC, PlayStation, or Xbox. Continue reading Does Rematch have crossplay? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sports games, Best soccer games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Monday, June 16, 2025 8:00 AM Any time a console game makes its way to PC, there can be a bit of overconfidence that good performance is a given. This is only the case if you're using the best Last of Us settings for your gaming PC, laptop, or handheld. We've put Naughty God's iconic adventure to the test and have a comprehensive look at which settings you should be using. Continue reading Best Last of Us Part 1 settings on PC and Steam Deck MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 16, 2025 12:20 PM  Early in my hands-on for End Of Abyss, the developer sitting next to me expressed surprise at how readily and consistently I was using the game's handheld scanner. I myself was surprised - perhaps even appalled - to hear that other journalists had been neglecting it. End Of Abyss, you see, takes place in an underground plate-metal labyrinth where every corner is a huddle of waiting shadows, every doorway a mystery, and every ventilation fan a web of fungal grot. I hate to cast aspersions on other members of the press, but you would have to be an absolute chowderhead to explore such a warren using your eyes alone. This is a world that feels like it's holding its breath. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 16, 2025 12:11 PM  Massive modding site Nexus Mods have announced a change in ownership, with founder Robin 'Dark0ne' Scott set to step back. As to who the new owners are, a couple of first names and modding profiles have been provided, as well as an assertion that these new overlords understand what makes Nexus Mods tick. Scott - who founded the site as the Elder Scrolls-focused TES Nexus in 2001, and has owned it via his company Black Tree Gaming since 2007 - announced the news via a post on Nexus Mods. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 16, 2025 10:57 AM  Stellar Blade modders have made a lot of sexual stuff so far. As it turns out, the game's director is cool with that, though he is hoping that despite the game not having any official tools, modders'll have a go at creating fresh wrinkles that add to what the Stellar Blade experience offers. Hyung-tae Kim gave his opinion on where the game's modding scene is currently at in a recent interview with South Korean site This Is Game, translated by Automaton and Genki. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 16, 2025 10:45 AM _91QLANU.jpg?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=70&format=jpg&auto=webp){kind=tracking} Today's list isn't full of impulse buys and plastic tat. It's proper kit. Hardware that earns its keep when it comes to upgrading your setup, building from scratch, or trying to coax one more game out of your aging rig without the fans launching into orbit. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 16, 2025 7:55 AM  Invisible Inc and Don't Starve developers Klei Interactive have announced Away Team, a 2D base-building game from the same universe as Oxygen Not Included. I have yet to play Oxygen Not Included, but Klei seldom miss - their Mark Of The Ninja remains one of my favouritest ninja shankfests - and Away Team already seems very appealing for putting a deeply inhumane emphasis on traitorous physics. Here be trailer. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 16, 2025 7:47 AM  Death, taxes, and CD Projekt finding ways to make its massive RPGs come with graphical options that'll have your computer kicking out enough heat to turn the arctic circle into the Arizona desert. The Witcher 4 sounds set to continue that trend, even if its devs have opted to go "more-console first" when putting it together. Folks from the studio and Epic revealed this in a chat with the beloved boffins over at Digital Foundry. As you'd expect, it's a long discussion that delves into all things hardware-related when it comes to TW4's recent tech demo. You know, the one that included familiar voices and exposed horse muscles. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 16, 2025 6:07 AM  PlayStation have finally come to their senses and rolled back a lot of the unpopular PC region locking that's been stopping folks in various parts of the world enjoying a bunch of games. It looks like one of those titles, Helldivers 2, could finally be getting a cape players have craved for a year or so as a result. Yep, Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani has teased deploying the review bomb-themed cape that first emerged as a meme following the backlash to PlayStation attempting to change the game's PSN account linking rules last year. We've known the cape was a real item the studio had made for a while now, but with the region locking still ongoing, Arrowhead have opted to keep it locked away for months on end. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, June 16, 2025 6:05 AM  The mouths app[ear] in wake[ful]ness and slumber, the creature's encroachments are countless, the floor will not cease stirring. We have barred the gates but doubt if they can hold them long. If there is no escape it will be a horrible fate to suffer – but I shall hold |
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HoYoVerse shared some of the 3.4 Honkai: Star Rail updates we'll see ahead of the update, noting a story dialogue skip option will appear and that Enhanced Mode versions of Blade, Jingliu, Kafka, and Silver Wolf will be enabled. More details about it will come up in the 3.4 Special Program at 4:30am PT/7:30am ET/1:30pm CET on June 20, 2025, which will also cover Phainon and the Fate/stay Night crossover.
In the case of the story skip option in Honkai: Star Rail, it will involve dialogue skipping and summaries about what would have been said. These two features work together to more quickly go over the campaign missions. Dialogue Skip will break things into paragraphs. Then, after that, a Story Summary will show the main characters who appeared and a brief paragraph explaining what happened. In 3.6, Story Recap will appear and let people see cutscenes from past Trailblaze Mission, Trailblaze Continuance, and Companion Mission quests.
HoYoVerse shared two images teasing the button in a story segment that can be pressed to skip and showing what a Story Summary looks like.
As for the Honkai: Star Rail Blade, Jingliu, Kafka, and Silver Wolf character enhancements, HoYoVerse will share the enhanced mode options for each one. People who own those units will then be able to choose which version they actually use in-game. This affects their movesets, traces, and Eidolons. Only Silver Wolf's changes were mentioned in the announcement, however. Her Skill will make the first character in your lineup, which say could be your DPS, be the one whose weakness is implanted with Allow Changes. Her User Banned Ultimate would deal damage and lower the defense of every enemy, rather than just one.
Honkai: Star Rail is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the 3.4 Special Program will air at 4:30am PT/7:30am ET/1:30pm CET on June 20, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, June 16, 2025 1:00 PM
Cover announced its next major Vtuber concert is Hololive English 3rd Concert: All for One, and it will be held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. This will be a two-day event between August 23-24, 2025. In addition to being a physical event, the reveal confirmed that it will be available to watch digitally. So doors open physically each day at 4pm ET, for those actually going to the concert hall, ahead of everything taking place at 3pm PT/6pm ET. Performers Calliope Mori, Fuwawa Abyssgard, and Mococo Abyssgard announced it alongside Justice in a stream.
Here's the official stream reveal, which also featured Cecilia Immergreen and Gigi Murin.
Ticket prices were confirmed, though only streaming tickets can be purchased at the moment. If someone physically attends, it will cost a minimum of $95. That covers a Rear 2nd or 3rd Mezzanine seat. The most expensive ones will be Front Orchestra and Front 1st Mezzanine for $160. With streaming tickets, those are available through SPWN and Streaming+. On SPWN, a single-day ticket is ¥6,500 (~$45) per day and ¥12,000 (~$83) for both days. On Streaming+, it costs ¥7,650 (~$53) for one day and ¥13,700 (~$95).
A schedule wasn't shared for Hololive English 3rd Concert: All for One, but we do know all 15 Vtubers who will perform during it. Here's the list:
The previous two concerts were Connect the World and Breaking Dimensions.
Hololive English 3rd Concert: All for One will be held August 23-24, 2025, and people will be able to go to see the Vtubers perform in-person at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York.
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Siliconera Monday, June 16, 2025 12:00 PM
Cygames announced on social media that it intends to issue updates and add events, characters, and quality of life features at a faster pace to the English, global version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby to get it up to par with the Japanese release. Some elements that will be available right away are crossplay, a Jukebox, and landscape mode races, and Guided Career will appear sometime after.
Some of these elements are self-explanatory. Crossplay means you can use your account in the PC or mobile version of the game at launch. The Jukebox is a music player feature. Once selected, you can hear all of the horse girls' songs outside of special situations. While originally the perspective for races featured a portrait mode look, at launch we can see it in landscape on both PCs and mobile devices.
As for Guided Career, that's a way to play the Career mode that makes it a bit faster, as it essentially enables an auto-play feature that handles training for you. Normally, how it works is we would choose one of the scenarios and a character. We then would need to go through this training storyline and manage the characters to ensure they complete it successfully. Once one finishes, you can use them in other modes. This feature debuted after the fourth anniversary in the Japanese version in early 2025.
Finally, the schedule will be accelerated. All banners for Umamusume: Pretty Derby characters and events will come up at a faster pace, but each one will last as long as it normally would. This will happen until it catches up with the Japanese release.
We'll learn more about Umamusume: Pretty Derby and the English version at Anime Expo 2025. Cygames will have a booth at the July 3-6, 2025 event. It will also offer a showing of the movie Umamusume: Pretty Derby – Beginning of a New Era there. We also already know that every new player gets 30 Goddess Statues, 45 Alarm Clocks, 45 Toughness 30s, 3,750 Carats, 50,000 Support Points, and 100,000 Monies.
In the meantime, a number of new trailers appeared for characters. First, here's Symboli Rudolf.
Rice Shower ended up being featured after that.
She was followed by Haru Urara.
After that, we got to meet Air Groove.
Winning Ticket's trailer showed up a few days ago.
Finally, we got to see Oguri Cap ahead of the weekend.
The Umamusume: Pretty Derby English release date is June 26, 2025, and we'll be able to preregister for the global version of the game on the PC via Steam and Android and iOS mobile devices on April 28, 2025. It is already available in Asia. The new Umamusume: Cinderella Gray anime is on Amazon, and other anime adaptations are on Crunchyroll.
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Siliconera Monday, June 16, 2025 11:00 AM
We're all about the unseen side of video games but there's a whole other rich arena we rarely touch, and our dynamite new site is putting that right. Roll Initiative shines an Everburning Torch on the world of tabletop gaming, bringing you news, reviews, dungeon-delving features, in-depth interviews and much, much more.
We're not limiting ourselves to DnD, either. Roll Initiative explores the full gamut of tabletop gaming, from traditional fantasy to sci-fi to wargaming and beyond, everything that's helped make this hobby so enduring.
This is a huge deal for us, and not just because tabletop gaming has morphed into such a massive, massive industry. Everyone involved in Roll Initiative is passionate about tabletop gaming, especially founder and dungeon master Aidan O'Brien.
"I fell in love with boardgames and wargaming when I first cracked open Hero Quest in 1989," he explains. "Ever since, I have spent countless hours forming incredible memories with my fellow gamers. I truly believe that right now is one of the best times in the history of this industry."
"Passionate creatives are working on every kind of game you could imagine, and emergent technologies like 3D Printing allow people all over the world to ignore the limitations of logistics and geography and get their creations to people who can make them in their own homes."
This isn't just your run-of-the-mill tabletop gaming site, though. The goal is to level up Roll Initiative into something truly magical. "I want Roll Initiative to be a place that celebrates that creative ingenuity and helps to shine a light on the incredible talent at work all over the world." And if Aidan and team could badger Games Workshop into finally re-releasing Space Crusade, that'd be fantastic too. No pressure.
So, if you love tabletop gaming, grab your character sheet and head over to Roll Initiative - your natural 20 for a world of arcane insights and epic coverage.
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Siliconera Monday, June 16, 2025 10:00 AM
Jankara has launched a new collaboration campaign featuring Capcom's Street Fighter 6. The Japanese karaoke outlet chain opens karaoke rooms temporarily themed after the game while offering character stickers with specific meal purchases.
The special rooms feature Street Fighter 6 posters and stickers plastered all over the walls. The tables also feature stage art from the fighting game. Each person who has used the rooms can also receive a card sleeve modeled after the Buckler's Boot Camp Training Course ID Card from the actual game. These rooms are exclusively available in the chain's 13 outlets: six in Osaka, two in Kyoto, and one each in Sapporo, Nagoya, Kobe, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka.
In addition, Jankara is offering random stickers featuring ten Street Fighter 6 characters singing. The illustrations are drawn by Kangyaku. The same artist also drew the You've Got This, Juri! manga series and prior Street Fighter crossover products, such as the Clear Men shampoo bottles.
These stickers are available by purchasing one of the following five meals priced at 1,300 yen (~$9): Deep-fried meat udon, Tartare yangnyeom chicken don, Margherita pizza, Juicy chicken karaage, and Sweet potato churros. Jankara will make these stickers obtainable in more outlets besides the above 13.
The Street Fighter 6-themed rooms are available at select Jankara karaoke outlets across Japan until Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, June 16, 2025 9:20 AM
A Nintendo Direct will appear this week, but this June 2025 showcase will only focus on the upcoming Switch 2 game Donkey Kong Bananza. It will air at 6am PT/9am ET/3pm CET on June 18, 2025. This is the upcoming platformer and adventure that sends Donkey Kong into environments where some areas are able to be completely destroyed.
Since this Nintendo Direct only focuses on Donkey Kong Bananza, it will be relatively short. It lasts 15 minutes. The entirety will focus on gameplay, characters, and its story as Donkey Kong faces VoidCo and its employees. We might also learn more about Odd Rock, his sidekick with special abilities in this entry.
Here's the placeholder for the showcase:
The last single-game presentation focused on Mario Kart World. That focused on gameplay as well for 15 minutes.
As with some of the other recent Switch 2 games, Donkey Kong Bananza will be more expensive than some other titles. It will cost $69.99 when it debuts. That's the same price as Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition on the system. Meanwhile, the other first-party release from the company so far is Mario Kart World, and that's $79.99.
The Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct will air at 6am PT/9am ET/3pm CET on June 18, 2025, just about a month before the Switch 2 game's July 17, 2025 debut.
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Siliconera Monday, June 16, 2025 9:00 AM
The Switch is my favorite console. I've spent so many hours with it. I invested in the 1TB memory card. I buy physical copies for it. I put off even considering a handheld gaming PC for so long because it covered all my needs. When I first got to experience the Switch 2 at a Nintendo event, it felt like an expected type of upgrade. You know, what comes after the OLED? A stronger version of what we already know works. After almost two weeks with Nintendo's next endeavor, I think it is wonderful. I just wish the battery lasted longer.
As the "2" in the name suggests, Nintendo built upon the foundation of the Switch for the Switch 2, just like the Super Nintendo did for the original NES and Wii U did for the Wii. This means going in that we know exactly what to expect from the console. It's a hybrid system, just like the one that debuted back in March 2017. This means you can pop it into a dock to use it on a TV, or pick it up to play in Handheld or Tabletop mode. The controllers can be detached from the sides of the system to be used as one controller or as a set, and it's also possible to pick up a Pro Controller variant that more closely resembles, say, the PS4 DualShock or PS5 DualSense. The major selling point is that ability to seamlessly switch between gaming experiences at home or on the go, untethered. Since this is now the four type of system Nintendo made like this, since the Switch had standard, Lite, and OLED models, it works flawlessly in any of these phases and forms.
To start, the Switch 2 is wonderful when it comes to working in TV, Tabletop, or Handheld modes. Depending on the TV or display you're using, mode you are in, and game you are playing there will be limitations. So in handheld mode, you are only going to be able to hit 1080p. This is a marked improvement from the original, which maxed out at 720p. You could also get to 120 framerate, depending on the game and situation. On the first system, it'd be about 60fps at best? If you have a compatible 4K TV, you can get that resolution when docked, but then you cap out at 60fps. Which honestly, for our purposes, I think is fine. Especially since other resolutions in TV mode are set, you could get up to 120fps in certain situations.
There isn't an OLED screen this time around, but I honestly didn't experience too much of a difference when comparing my Switch 2 to my OLED model's appearance. (And it looked dramatically better than an original Switch's screen.) In TV mode you can enable HDR support for both new games and ones with updates, such as Super Mario Odyssey. I did test that out with that game, and it especially looked fantastic given that's such a vibrant title. The brightness is quite wonderful, with the automatic sensors doing a good job of adjusting to meet the lighting around you if you enable that. Also, the bigger screen felt like more of an upgrade than I expected.
I also love how the Switch 2 Joy-Con 2 controllers work. Now, my first 48-hours with the console, I did initially find them uncomfortable. That's because I was used to the size and shape of the original Joy-Cons. I've adapted a bit more since and, while they are a bit thin, they're fine. They're quite responsive so far after almost two weeks. More importantly, the magnetic connections are a godsend. With both my launch Switch and OLED model, I noticed after a few years that the Joy-Cons sometimes felt a bit wobbly when connected to the device. Like even though I knew they were securely fastened, I could feel a bit of give. That is not an issue here. The magnets are great. The grip is secure. Pressing a button makes detaching them effortless. Reattaching is easy. It's just fantastic.
The mouse functionality of the Joy-Con 2 controllers is also really great! I've been using it in games like Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma and Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster, as well as the Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour tech demos. Also, I only once used it on a coffee table, in a situation where it'd be like a professional, prepared moment. Otherwise, I'm just running them along my legs or a couch cushion. It still senses everything accurately and is great! I just hope we see companies use the feature wisely in games.
My initial impressions of the new kickstand for Tabletop mode were also mistaken. When I first saw the system at a Nintendo preview event, I worried about stability due to the redesign. While there is that open space and gap now, I think it's more secure than the launch model and offers more stability and range than the OLED release. There's a tightness there that makes it easy to get into a fixed position that suits me and, since I love using the Pro Controller 2 for Mario Kart World, I find myself propping it up on a coffee table or edge of the bed and using that controller to play instead of going with handheld mode. I am a little worried about the positioning of the microSD Express card on the system. The slot for it is at the end of the system just under the stand, and I appreciated how placement on the OLED that put it in a bit to protect it from being accidentally ejected. However, it is in a similar kind of position as the original Switch and I never had an issue with that model, so I'm sure it is fine.
That does bring me to my main issue with the Switch 2, which is its battery. The life of it is really bad. I tried it under a number of conditions over about 12 days. For one charge, I only played original Switch games like Fuga 3 and Red Bell's Lament. It seemed a little better during those sessions, and I do think I managed to spend about six hours with the otome game. During a few others, I played Switch 2 games I'd consider a little less "demanding," like Deltarune and Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster. The system faired a bit better with those, and I'd say maybe I'd get around four or more hours. For two sessions, which went incredibly quickly, I played Cyberpunk 2077 and Yakuza 0: Director's Cut. In both of those instances, I think I only managed about three hours. With Mario Kart World, things varied more depending on if I was playing online, if I used GameChat, or if I stayed offline and played alone. And yes, I tried the Switch 2 battery charge indicator fix, and it's still an issue.
By the way, GameChat works better than I expected? I haven't spent as much time experimenting with the camera to come to a definitive judgment on that peripheral yet. However actually tapping a button to talk with folks? It's pretty good! I do tend to normally use Discord for calls when gaming. But when I've been playing with folks on the Switch 2, I did exclusively use GameChat during this period and enjoyed it. I think I would keep going with it as the default for these sorts of sessions too, as it works that well.
It's one of many kinds of quality of life adjustments I appreciate with the Switch 2. The way in which screenshots and videos can automatically be uploaded to the Nintendo Switch app is another. That's great! I use it tons for work already, and I've been using it for sharing fun images with friends online as well. The group system is easier to organize and sort, which is a blessing since I do use that for getting multiplayer games in the same spot for easier online experiences. I really love having the option to charge the system from the top or bottom, and it's great having a charger that doesn't have the brick permanently tied to it so I have other charging options. And yes, I noticed many of the Switch games I tested on it tend to universally work a little better on the Switch 2 even if they don't have upgrade packs or system specific patches. Even the gyroscope seemed a bit better when I tried using it with Splatoon 3 after the June 2025 update patch, and I always avoid those motion controls.
The Switch 2 is an absolute joy to play, thanks to improved power and quality of life adjustments, and my one wish is the battery lasted longer. Both the new games, ones with updates, and even original Switch titles run wonderfully on the system, ensuring we get a large library to draw from at launch. It's truly lovely in TV mode, especially if you have the right types of models to support certain features like 4K or HDR. I think it is even better in Handheld mode, thanks to the improved screen resolution and frame rate capabilities. I'm pretty confident that it'll prove as invaluable and essential to my gaming life as the original Switch did for the last eight years.
The Nintendo Switch 2 is available worldwide.
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Destructoid Monday, June 16, 2025 1:01 PM
Gold Bottle Caps are a new one-time use item in Pokémon Go that can increase the stats of a chosen Pokémon. They are a limited item and hardly available in vast quantities, so choosing the Pokémon you want to upgrade the stats of is vital to making the most of the item.
But how do they work? And how do you get more?
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What are Gold Bottle Caps in Pokémon Go?
Gold Bottle Caps are new items related to Hyper Trainer, which, when used, allow you to boost the stats of your Pokémon. You can only use a Gold Bottle Cap once on a singular Pokémon, and the Pokémon needs to be a Good Buddy or higher to be used.
You can select the Gold Bottle Cap from your inventory, and upon selecting which stats you would like to train, it is used. Once given, it's time to start Hyper Training! You will need to complete various tasks themed to the stat you choose to increase the Pokémon's stats to max. These include:
Once you use a Gold Bottle Cap, you have 365 days to complete your Hyper Training tasks to max out that stat.
How do you get Gold Bottle Caps in Pokémon Go?
Gold Bottle Caps are extremely rare, and currently the only way to get one is to earn it in the new GO Pass Deluxe: Ancients Recovered event from June 23 to 29. You need to have the paid pass to get the Gold Bottle Cap.
Gold Bottle Caps will also expire after a set period, with the first one expiring on July 6. So you can't hold onto them and use them at a later date. You can only increase one statistic as well, which feels pretty harsh considering trainers might need to unlock multiple stats to get a hundo.
Scopely has currently not confirmed when the next Gold Bottle Cap will be available, or if they will be purchaseable in the future. So all we can do is wait for them to announce further releases in later events.
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Destructoid Monday, June 16, 2025 1:00 PM
One of the most important events you'll find in Monopoly GO is Golden Blitz. Since you can't trade gold stickers outside of this event, it's a rare opportunity to obtain specific cards during brief 24-hour periods before they become restricted to card packs and Wild Stickers again.
It's also rare for Golden Blitz events to repeat past cards, meaning you might miss out on one you need if you're not online during a specific time. Let's check out every past Golden Blitz sticker during the Star Wars season to determine whether you'll still get an opportunity to trade a particular card.
Updated June 16, 2025: Added information about the latest Star Wars GO season's Golden Blitz events.
All past Golden Blitz stickers in Monopoly GO
Since Monopoly GO's Star Wars GO Season began on May 1, we have had four opportunities to explore Golden Blitz, with the latest running between June 16 to June 17. Golden Blitz allows you to trade up to two different gold stickers with others. The rarities typically range from mid-tier four-star stickers to rare, high-value five-star ones that can give you thousands of dice if you complete their respective albums.
Since the season ends on July 2, we'll likely get at least one or two more Golden Blitz events. At the time of writing, there is no official word from Scopely on how many we'll encounter throughout the season. With that in mind, here's the complete list of Golden Blitz events from this season, including the stickers involved, their rarities, and the start and end dates.
Since we've experienced five Golden Blitz events with the Star Wars GO season so far, we can start gauging what its pattern looks like. There was a several-week delay from the season's start to the first Golden Blitz, with follow-up events being weekly. We've had plenty of chances to trade some gold cards, with more arriving between now and the season's end.
The previous season, Movie Night, followed a bi-weekly pattern before unveiling a surprise finale shortly before the season's end. Let's also look at Golden Blitz events from the previous season to get an idea of what future ones, including Star Wars GO, might look like:
Scopely surprised us during Movie Night by releasing another shorter season with a surprise Golden Blitz event near its end. While this has been a trend for some time, there have been seasons in the past where we were lucky to see more than two in one month unless it was in the season's second half.
There's no word on when the next Golden Blitz will start, especially as we approach the season's end. We anticipate the next Golden Blitz sometime within the last week of June, but only time will tell how its end unfolds.
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Destructoid Monday, June 16, 2025 12:49 PM
REMATCH has many ways to score a goal, but bicycle kicks are amazing. Using them effectively will showcase your in-game skills and prowess to teammates and opponents alike.
Bicycle kicks are one of the many advanced features you'll master over time. However, knowing the controls well will help you better understand the basics. Once done, you'll slowly learn to master them and perform the overhead kicks effortlessly. Notably, these kicks are not easy to perform, and their chance of success in a PvP match will be low.
REMATCH Bicycle Kick controls explained
The Bicycle kick is a two-task job. First, you'll have to anticipate the ball's trajectory and call for the ball. Next, you must hit the shot right to land your kick.
You can only successfully hit a Bicycle kick if the ball hasn't reached your foot. Your best help is the green marker, which shows the anticipated path of the ball. There will be a small window before you receive the ball when you get the prompt to perform the kick.
That's all you have to do to perform the Bicycle kick. As stylish as it is, I don't like this option at this stage of the game. Many things can go wrong while trying to anticipate a pass, and performing it in PvP isn't the easiest of tasks.
If you still want to improve, I suggest trying it out on the REMATCH practice arena first. Try to master the timing of the shot, as the window of success is very small. Once you have mastered that aspect, focus on anticipating the ball's trajectory precisely.
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Destructoid Monday, June 16, 2025 12:45 PM
GAMURS Group is expanding into the world of tabletop gaming with its brand-new site, Roll Initiative.
Launched on June 16, Roll Initiative is a website focused on tabletop games like the beloved Dungeons and Dragons, and many more besides. With the new site, founding editor Aidan O'Brien "hopes to build something that becomes another thread in the rich tapestry that is the online gaming space," as stated in Roll Initiative's official announcement.
Roll Initiative is a project built from pure passion for the hobby. "I fell in love with board games and wargaming when I first cracked open Hero Quest in 1989," O'Brien explains. "Ever since, I have spent countless hours forming incredible memories with my fellow gamers."
O'Brien also explained why he and GAMURS are making this big move now. "I truly believe that right now is one of the best times in the history of this industry. Passionate creatives are working on every kind of game you could imagine, and emergent technologies like 3D Printing allow people all over the world to ignore the limitations of logistics and geography and get their creations to people who can make them in their own homes. I want Roll Initiative to be a place that celebrates that creative ingenuity and helps to shine a light on the incredible talent at work all over the world."
So, what should you expect to see from Roll Initiative? O'Brien promises to do three things: "I will experiment with coverage, I will seek out news, and I will aim to talk to people in the industry about what they make and why." To top it all off, he hopes to "show you a game you might not otherwise have heard of or introduce you to a book you might otherwise have missed."
With the site now fully launched, you can check out Roll Initiative and all of its upcoming content in the tabletop gaming sphere. If you're a fan of tabletop, this is the perfect place for you.
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Destructoid Monday, June 16, 2025 12:03 PM
Starting in July, a new hero will be released every single month in Marvel Rivals. Because of this, the last new hero before the upcoming change, Ultron, may be the last one that gets as much focus as he has received.
Ultron released in Marvel Rivals just over two weeks ago on May 30, meaning players have had ample time to try out the new Strategist character. A flyer, burst-damage dealer, and powerful healer, he can do a little bit of it all.
Marvel Rivals gamers have been sharing their thoughts on their experiences with the murderbot, who's seemingly an MVP machine with his big damage output and passive healing capabilities, but he isn't the easiest character to play.
"He's got a low skill floor but high skill ceiling," one gamer said in a recent Reddit discussion. "Learning how to rotate your drone to maximize healing can be tough, especially against burst-y comps (since you need to weigh moving it to maximize the number of targets in the area as well as moving it onto wounded allies to heal them faster). His primary also requires good tracking because of the additional burst of damage at the end of the beam, so you need to be able to keep it on the target for the entire duration of the 'shot' for maximum damage."
I hated Ultron at first, but he definitely has a learning curve. Once mastered, he is quite deadly, but I also think he struggles as the second healer in a two-Strategist team composition, as all of his healing comes passively or in bursts.
His Ultimate feels decently balanced, but is strong when used defensively instead of offensively, which may be a hot take considering that it can do both at the same time. Because of all of these factors, there has been no shortage of opinions on how to use the hero and where he stands.
And so I ask you, dear reader and Marvel Rivals gamer, what do you think of Ultron so far?
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Destructoid Monday, June 16, 2025 11:09 AM
REMATCH has a seamless matchmaking experience between casual and ranked play, but you can also juke it out with your buddies.
As long as your friends are on the same platform (let's say both of you play on PC), it's pretty easy to play together. You and your buddy must be in the same lobby before starting a match. You can make a full team of five with your friends or add strangers to your team. Let's look at how you can invite your friends and play together.
How to add friends in REMATCH
The first task is to add your friend to the game before you can play together. You'll notice that there's a Social tab at the top right of your screen (as shown in the screenshot below). This tab will show all your friends who can join your session and play together.
You can add your friends to the game who are already friends on the platform you're on. Simply put, add them as friends on your console (using either the PS app or the Xbox app), and they will appear on the Social tab. Similarly, PC users must add one another to their Steam accounts before playing together.
You might have guessed it, but this function is only available for players on the same platform. Whether the limitation gets upgraded in the future is a matter of speculation at this point. Hopefully, Sloclap will introduce a way to add friends manually.
You can also add random players as your friends. From the Social tab, select the recent section. It will show a list of players you have played with and against. You can send a friend request to any or all of them directly inside the game. Once they have accepted, they will show up on the Social tab.
How to invite friends to the same lobby in REMATCH
Once added, you can invite each other as long as both are online. All your online friends will show up separately in the Social tab (just like in the screenshot). Next, start a match and select the mode you want to play.
Do note that if you're jumping in to play Ranked, you must have access to the mode.
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Destructoid Monday, June 16, 2025 10:53 AM
You can pursue nearly any job in BitLife if you possess the necessary qualifications and drive. Firefighting is one of many options you have, and although there are no cool minigames for dousing fires, it's still satisfying to know you're helping others in between age-ups.
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How to become a Firefighter in BitLife
Becoming a Firefighter in BitLife requires graduating from secondary school and aging up until your character turns 18. From here, you'll unlock full-time jobs, where there's a chance you'll find a Probationary Firefighter position available.
The downside? The job list is mostly random. Although getting a degree or working other jobs filters the results slightly, someone fresh out of high school will have a completely random list. A firefighter position may not be available initially, requiring you to close and reopen the BitLife app or age up and recheck the list.
Several factors can also impact your chances of becoming a firefighter. If your character has a criminal record, they won't be able to apply for the job unless they emigrate to another country. If your only goal is to become a firefighter, don't commit any crimes within BitLife until after you secure the job.
Your character can also fail the follow-up interview they receive after applying. Although this is mostly luck-based, your safest bet is to go for professional answers and hope the interviewer is satisfied with your response. Otherwise, you'll have to search for another position and repeat the process until your character officially becomes a firefighter.
What does a Firefighter do in BitLife?
Like most jobs in BitLife, the firefighter position lacks unique features or minigames. It's mainly a means to generate an annual salary for your character, letting you purchase houses, cars, and various services to make your character's life more interesting.
That is, unless you're trying to complete BitLife's weekly challenges. Each week, new challenges appear with various objectives, with ones like the Anti-Hero, Master of the Elements, and Macho Man asking you to create characters who become firefighters. These events are only available for five days before being locked behind a Challenge Vault that requires a one-time purchase to unlock.
Alternatively, you can become a firefighter to earn a lot of money. Although probationary firefighters don't tend to make much at first, you can receive promotions to Lieutenant, Battalion Chief, or Fire Chief to turn this into a high-paying career. While it isn't the highest-paying job BitLife offers, your character can still be very comfortable after a few years of hard work.
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Destructoid Monday, June 16, 2025 10:01 AM
Few games from my childhood dug their claws into my memory like Gex: Enter the Gecko. But as older consoles and games became increasingly more difficult to acquire, I thought Gex's edgy voice lines and eccentric level designs would forever stay as memories tucked deep in my psyche.
That was until I got my hands on a review copy of Limited Run Games' Gex Trilogy, a remastered version of all three games from the OG series: Gex (1995), Enter the Gecko (1998), and Deep Cover Gecko (1999).
The series follows a TV-surfing Gecko named Gex who likes to smack enemies with his tail, which he so lovingly (and frequently) refers to as "tail time." Although the franchise started as a 2D platformer, the sequels, Enter the Gecko and Deep Cover Gecko, granted players more freedom by adding an extra dimension. Each entry in the series hit shelves between 1995 and 1999, and the franchise as a whole is known for leaning heavily into pop culture and sociopolitical references from the decade.
The highlights of this remaster include new rewind and save features, improved controls, updated visuals for modern consoles, an achievement system, and wide-screen support. It runs through the Carbon Engine, what Limited Run Games describes as its "in-house, proprietary engine for bringing retro games to modern platforms through emulation." And "emulation" is the key here; Limited Games says the goal here was authenticity, so don't expect any major content additions or alternative gameplay approaches.
With that in mind, the Gex Trilogy masterfully maintains the charm, '90s humor, and fun gameplay from the original games. This remaster feels polished on PC with minimal to no bugs, and the added features only benefit the original gameplay. However, some of the original trilogy's problems make this a niche title that will likely only appeal to retro gamers or those who've fallen deep into a pit of nostalgia like me.
For those of you who haven't played the trilogy, the gameplay is fairly simple: In each level, you must hop your way from platform to platform, defeat enemies by hitting them with your tail, and hunt for TV remotes by completing objectives. Each level has multiple objectives you must complete one at a time—and yes, you have to replay a level several times to collect all the remotes. Add in additional collectibles and hidden objectives, and you'll be running through the same map multiple times. Luckily, each level is short, making the work of fully completing each level easy and thus fairly addictive. I also opted to bounce back and forth from one to the other to further prevent the same environments from becoming stale.
New maps open up as you collect remotes, and you'll occasionally be tasked with fighting bosses before you can advance to the next stage of levels. It's a simplistic, but fun gameplay loop, and each entry into the series expands on the gameplay just enough that the core mechanics of tail-whipping, tail-bouncing, and lapping up flies with your tongue largely stay the same.
What separates Gex from other platformers of its time, though, was its metaplay on the culture of the '90s. As soon as you load into a level, you're treated to Gex's shmoozey Austin Powers impression or sarcastic jab at the late fitness guru Richard Simmons. Some of the humor is just downright silly, like entire levels playing off of Looney Tunes and other '90s cartoon aesthetics. I'd be remiss, though, not to point out how '90s humor won't always translate to today's day and age. Other levels in Gex and Enter the Gecko (as the names Kung Fuville or Samurai Night Fever might suggest) play into stereotypes of other cultures, and some may find this offensive.
Your biggest enemy in the Gex games, though, isn't Elmer Fudd-like hunters or MooShoo Pork, a ferocious cow-pig hybrid—it's sometimes the game its very self. In the first game of the trilogy, for example, some of the input felt delayed or too slow, and for a platformer, this can have a serious impact. Though it was annoying at times, it never obfuscated my playthrough to the point of full-on frustration.
I encountered my biggest pain point, though, when I revisited my old stomping grounds, Enter the Gecko. In the second game of the trilogy, you can choose from one of three camera options: manual, semi-automatic, and automatic. After a few brief nausea-inducing moments with the latter two options, I ended up sticking with the manual setting. But even with this option selected, I still found myself battling the camera—and growing more frustrated when I seemingly lost. I can't tell you the number of times I teed up for a leap between platforms, only for Gex to fall flat on his face at the bottom of a chasm because the camera rotated away from the action in the moment I chose to jump.
These camera woes were present in the original game and served as a point of criticism from fans all those years ago. The third entry in the franchise, Deep Cover Gecko, addressed this, narrowing the camera options down and making it work more for players instead of against them. Although you could point back to Limited Run's emphasis on "authenticity" and "emulation" here as an excuse, it would've been nice to have kinks like this ironed out from the originals before they got repackaged with a few new features and sold back to us for $30.
But of all the old games from my childhood that could've received a remaster, am I happy it's the Gex trilogy? Yeah, I am—and I would recommend it to anyone who also felt a rush of nostalgia when they saw the remaster's initial announcement. Unfortunately, though, I'd have to tell those of you whose birth year starts with a two to sit this one out simply because it loses a large part of its charm if you don't understand the references.
Regardless of your age, this could be right up your alley if you love retro games, specifically platformers. Buyer beware, though: The '90s jank is still very much present in Gex Trilogy. If you can look past the original gameplay flaws and potentially dated humor, you're in for a good time—tail time, some would say.
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Destructoid Monday, June 16, 2025 9:57 AM
Music Man makes a surprise appearance in FNAF: Secret of the Mimic, yet he isn't exactly how we remember him. Taking the form of the carnival's usher, called Big Top, this animatronic may be stationary, but there's nothing stopping him from using your body like a ticket.
Get your ticket ready and stay on high alert, for the Big Top's less-than-friendly exterior will take an even darker turn as soon as the lights go out. Here is how to handle Big Top in FNAF: Secret of the Mimic.
Secret of the Mimic: Big Top guide
Your short time in the Big Top Showroom is memorable, not only for Big Top's creepy voice, but for the uncertainty of leaving this place alive. Big Top is harmless and (suspiciously) friendly when the lights are on. He switches up if the lights turn off, but this only happens if you beat one of the carnival games in the stalls surrounding Big Top. The awkward thing is that you need to complete multiple games in the Showroom, yet doing so causes a power outage every time. The lights turn off, and Big Top starts behaving differently. Big Top is now an oscillating security system (fun!), and alerting him to your whereabouts gets you killed. Thankfully, you get a checkpoint whenever you last completed a carnival game.
Don't let Big Top see or hear you
So what are you supposed to do when the lights go out? The answer isn't clear, and you might have got distracted like I did, staring at the number on the back of Big Top's mannequins. These numbers aren't relevant (...yet). Instead, avoid walking near the mannequins. A voice line will play if you accidentally bump into one, alerting Big Top to your presence. You cannot use these to distract him either because you cannot hide quickly enough after brushing past one (and the toy gun you're holding doesn't do anything). There are lockers around the perimeter, and your best bet is to wait in them or the stalls (behind cover) as Big Top's head rotates past your direction.
While it's a tad RNG-based, Big Top's head could turn in the direction you need, allowing you to walk to the Overflow machine (Showroom entrance) by following Big Top's head. Mannequins spawn randomly at each checkpoint, so you need to take the safe route back to the entrance without Big Top seeing you. The Overflow machine isn't safe either, as the minute you enter the area, Big Top starts slowly walking towards you. Complete the Overflow puzzle as fast as you can. The lights will turn back on, and power is restored (albeit temporarily). Big Top is seemingly back to normal, but this won't last long.
Win a grand prize
You need to complete at least two games in a different stall each time to get a free spin at the stall opposite the entrance (behind Big Top). The goal is to get the grand prize on the wheel. We recommend spinning the wheel every time you restore power, as you could get the grand prize in as few as two spins. We had to play three games and spin the wheel all three times to win. Getting the grand prize isn't fixed to a particular number of spins, but you may want to play all the carnival games to unlock some achievements. Remember, the lights will go out, and Big Top will turn hostile every time you beat a game. Repeat the steps below until you land on the grand prize so you can escape this area:
Reach the roof
After winning the grand prize, Arnold enters the upper level of the Showroom, but Big Top is fed up with being an usher and quits there and then. You now need to look at the Big Top Showroom floor and refer to the numbers on the back of the mannequins, corresponding to the hat they're wearing, based on the board with headwear symbols on it. The code is randomized and based solely on which hats appear for you. Don't forget to open the present and take the Trophy collectible before you leave.
But you're not done yet, because Big Top wants his severance pay in the amount of: You. The Big Top chase is relatively simple, but quick reflexes are needed to adapt to his attacks. First, descend the staircase from the roof, and navigate across the narrow hallways, avoiding his foot slams from above. Crouch-walk through the crawlspace between the two floors, adjusting your path when Big Top's foot slams down. The next area is full of mannequins you need to steer clear of, otherwise Big Top will hear you. Take it slow. This is the final section to get through as you rush down the stairwell again to conclude Big Top's section.
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Destructoid Monday, June 16, 2025 9:25 AM
If you think you've mastered the art of ghost hunting in Phasmophobia, you may be ready to put your skills to the test. Weekly challenge modes are a great way to see how good you are.
These special trials modify how the game works, usually with rules that make the experience a lot harder. Successfully finishing the challenge gets you plenty of XP and cash, so it's well worth the effort. Here's the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia and everything you need to know to beat it.
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Phasmophobia weekly challenge mode (June 15 to 22)
From June 15 to 22, the weekly challenge is Tag! You're It! in Phasmophobia. In this challenge, the ghost wants to play a deadly game of tag with you, and your life is on the line as soon as you set foot inside the map.
How to complete the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia
To finish the weekly challenge mode in Phasmophobia, you need to correctly identify the ghost present on the featured map three times. The specific changes present in each trial mode vary, but your goal is always the same.
All Tag! You're It! weekly challenge modifiers in Phasmophobia
The Tag! You're It! challenge mode has several specific rules that modify the way the contract functions. Here are all the key details you need to know about this trial.
Phasmophobia Tag! You're It! weekly challenge mode tips
The Tag! You're It! challenge is one of the trickier ones you can attempt in Phasmophobia, so here are some of the best tips to help you get it done.
When does the challenge mode change in Phasmophobia?
The challenge mode changes every Monday at 12am UTC, which translates to 7pm CT every Sunday. You have a full week to tackle each challenge mode when it's available. All challenge modes return regularly since they're on a rotating schedule, so if you don't get to finish one, you can always try it again in the future.
Next weekly challenge mode in Phasmophobia
The next weekly challenge mode, which will run from June 22 to 29, is Lights Out!. This trial begins as soon as the featured one for this week, which is Tag! You're It!, ends.
All weekly challenge modes in Phasmophobia
There are 26 challenge modes in Phasmophobia. A different one is available to complete each week, and the challenge order stays exactly the same, so it's easy to know which one is coming next. Here are all of the challenges you may face in Phasmophobia.
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Destructoid Monday, June 16, 2025 9:17 AM
If, like me, you went to Pokémon Go Fest last year and got a Shiny Furfrou and held on to it until Feb. 14 to change its form into the Heart Trim form, you woke up disappointed that morning, as the developers didn't give us the elusive trim.
Heart Trim Furfrou can only be acquired on Valentine's Day, and while in previous years, the developers haven't missed a beat to give trainers the chance to get it, this year was the exception, where the Pokémon form was not available at all, leaving me and other trainers pretty dismayed.
So when I got a chance to interview Pokémon Go's Director, Michael Steranka, about why Scopely had missed the Pokémon form this year, I needed to know what happened. Was it a mistake? Held back on purpose? What was going on?
As it turned out. Steranka didn't even know why the form was missing. At least from what we could tell regarding his answer.
"I probably don't have much I can say on that one without chatting with our design team to understand the intent there," Stewranka told Destructoid. "We do try to make sure that we're not leaving things predictable, you know, in the game, because that can also be a little bit boring. But yeah, definitely heard and saw the feedback, and we'll look for other opportunities to bring those types of exclusives back to the game."
I tried to push Steranka for more information, asking if there were any plans for any kind of makeup event or if the Scopely deal was a cause for the missed opportunity, but Steranka was quick to shoot all of those down, telling Destructoid "definitely not," but that "like anything in the game, it will come back [eventually]."
Considering there are other Pokémon that Niantic seems to hold for specific events, or only let a Shiny Pokémon appear at certain times, such as Shiny Smeargle during the Festival of Colors. I also wanted to press Steranka on the team's decisions to gatekeep certain Pokémon around these events, especially when those events don't return and the Pokémon, like Heart Trim Furfrou, appear lost to time.
"We never try to hold things for specific events only, but there are some times where you know it makes sense to bring it out. And sometimes that does end up being that same event," Steranka said. "But similar with Shiny Smeargle, we never thought of that as something that should only be a part of Festival of Colors, but whenever it has sort of thematic relevance."
Closing out the question, I asked if it was now a case where a Pokémon, or Form, or Shiny that hasn't appeared in a while would only come out, as Steranka mentioned, when it makes sense to happen. And that the team won't feel forced to make it happen based on fan feedback if it doesn't make sense, with Steranka giving a resounding "yes" as his response.
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Destructoid Monday, June 16, 2025 9:11 AM
One of the biggest updates Phasmophobia has ever seen arrives soon, and it promises to rework everything we know about the game. If you want to jump into the Chronicle update as soon as possible, here's the precise release date and time for it.
We don't see fresh Phasmophobia updates super often, so it's always an exciting time when new content is released. This is by far one of the most expansive updates we've had in a long time, as a new equipment item and evidence overhaul are sure to reshape how this game is played. There's a lot to look forward to, so here's the exact time and date when the Phasmophobia Chronicle update will be released.
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Phasmophobia Chronicle update release date and time
The Chronicle update for Phasmophobia will officially launch on June 24 across all platforms. An exact release time hasn't been shared yet, but similar to past updates and events, it will likely become available fairly early in the day. Based on the most recent updates and events that have launched, 7am CT/12pm UTC is the most likely time it will be released.
The devs do sometimes run into delays when releasing fresh content, so there's a chance it may be released later than anticipated. It's also possible that a different launch time may be shared close to release, so if it is, we'll update our countdown here to reflect any changes.
For now, we've set our countdown to precisely 7am CT so you can check back here leading up to release to see how much longer there is to wait before the update is available. We've also listed the launch time across major time zones if you're interested in learning the anticipated launch time for your region.
Phasmophobia Chronicle update features
The Chronicle update for Phasmophobia was first announced on May 29, and although we don't know absolutely everything it includes, we do have a solid idea of the most important features. This update includes the Sound Recorder, a journal overhaul, evidence rework, and much more. Here's a breakdown of all key update features.
To learn more about this upcoming overhaul, you may want to review the Chronicle update patch notes. After this update is live, there are even more exciting additions we can look forward to with Horror 2.0, the biggest Phasmophobia update yet, finally in development, and the Grafton Farmhouse rework slated for release sometime before the end of 2025.
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Destructoid Monday, June 16, 2025 8:07 AM
If you're looking to earn lots of XP, tackling island story quests is one of the best ways to do so in Fortnite. Some of these quests can be a bit tricky to get done, so you may need some help working through them.
Although these aren't the same as the main story quests, they're still essential to tackle if you want to know all the lore in this season. They get you familiar with some new faces and help you catch up with old ones. Here's how to complete all island story quests in Fortnite.
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All island story quests and how to complete them in Fortnite Chapter 6, season 3
There are four sets of island story quests you can complete in Fortnite, all of which have several unique tasks you need to get done in them. These four quest series are as follows.
Shadows of the Shard quests in Fortnite
Hope has four quests for you to tackle in the Shadows of the Shard quest series, although one of her tasks asks you to work on another island quest series, so it feels like a bit more. You need to meet up with two important NPCs for these tasks.
Robin's Training quests in Fortnite
Robin has three quests for you to get done in the Robin's Training quest series, all of which are fairly easy to tackle as long as you manage to get a Wingshot Grappler.
Heart of the Sprites quests in Fortnite
There are three Heart of the Sprites quests you need to get done with Jade. Her tasks ask you to interact with Dash Sprites, which are small creatures that can be found wandering around the island.
Brothers of Mask & Blade quests in Fortnite
Perhaps the trickiest quest series of all is Brothers of Mask & Blade, which has five tasks for you to get done. This is by far the most complex set of quests, with several imposing boss battles you need to work on.
Island story quests can be a bit glitchy, so you may sometimes run into issues while completing them. The progress for them sometimes doesn't seem to track properly, so if you finish a step but notice it's not done, you may need to wait until the next round to move forward. You can try tackling the next step since all of them are listed here, but it might not actually count towards your progress.
These tasks are also different from regular story quests, so to keep up with the main storyline, you also need to tackle those. This includes key tasks like the Trials of Morgan Myst and copying the actions of Morgan Myst's shadow proxies.
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Destructoid Monday, June 16, 2025 8:03 AM
Voice chat is one of the best ways to communicate in Rainbow Six Siege, so it's important to avoid potential issues.
The voice chat works pretty effortlessly for the most part, and you can choose between push-to-talk or always-open communication. There's also an option to keep yourself muted while listening to the chatter of your teammates. The problem arises when the voice chat stops working, even when you have kept your mic open.
Let's examine some feasible steps to solve problems that may arise while you enjoy the Siege X update.
Rainbow Six Siege voice chat not working fixes
For starters, check your in-game settings and keep in-game chat open. It happened to me in the past when I accidentally disabled the in-game voice chat. Assuming you haven't done the same thing, here's what you can do to solve any issues that might occur.
That should solve any potential issue in the game related to using voice chat to communicate with friends and teammates inside Rainbow Six Siege.
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Destructoid Monday, June 16, 2025 7:52 AM
FIFA Rivals might be a more casual and arcade take on the world of football games, but it has a pretty expansive ranked system for players.
As of writing, Ranked mode is the only available piece of content you can explore. To take part, you just have to play the game. Winning will help you move up the ranks, while losing will slip you down. If you win (or lose) enough games, you'll move across divisions. Let's look at exactly how the Ranked system works and what each division offers to the players.
FIFA Rivals Ranked mode explained
Every Rank in FIFA Rivals has three divisions. The only exception is Grand Master, which is at the very top. Each person starts from Bronze 3, which is the lowest division. Higher Ranks naturally have better daily rewards (seasonal rewards, as of writing, are purely cosmetic in nature).
While moving to the highest ranks will take time, it's worth the effort. For example, the best reward available for a player in Bronze, Silver, and Gold Leagues is a Rare Player (at very low odds). At Diamond, Master, and Grand Master, you'll always get a minimum of a Rare player, upgradable to Epic. In fact, there's a 15% chance for your daily reward to be a Rare player if you're in Grand Master.
It will be interesting to see if more divisions are added in the future update, which could have a big overhaul of the seasonal rewards (they're honestly quite poor at the moment).
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Destructoid Monday, June 16, 2025 6:36 AM
REMATCH is live on early access for those who own either the Pro or the Elite Edition, but some players (including myself) have encountered a major issue: they are unable to move their characters.
When it happened for the first time, I thought that either my network was dead or my controller had lost connection. Going through Discord, it appeared that I wasn't the only one who encountered it. Thankfully, the developers have already provided a temporary fix. The fix is available for those on PC and requires you to delete a folder related to the previous beta sessions.
How to fix the Unable to Move Player bug in REMATCH
As it turns out, this bug could be encountered by those who have previously played in the beta test sessions. It's unclear whether the bug is happening only for PC players, but here's a solution you can try out.
As Vinnie mentioned on the official Discord, you can delete the Runtime folder. The folder is found in your root drive (mostly the C drive).
This should automatically fix the issue and prevent it from happening at all. Once done, you can jump into the game and play freely without any problems. As of this writing, there are no other bugs to report, including a server connection.
If you've obtained the Standard Edition, you must wait until June 19 to jump into the game. In the meantime, you can check out the countdown to remain aware of when the launch happens. If you own either the Pro/Elite Edition, there are bonus rewards like the Captain Pass, along with enjoying up to three days of early access.
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