Kotaku Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:00 AM  I've played over 12 hours of MindsEye, the new semi-open-world action game from former longtime Grand Theft Auto producer Leslie Benzies. I finished it. I reached its terrible ending after pushing through countless bugs, horrible performance issues, and so many boring phone calls. And yet, after all that, if you were… |
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PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:36 AM What are the best Baldur's Gate 3 mods? The modding community working on Larian games has a storied history regarding DOS and Baldur's Gate, and the BG3 community is no different thanks to official mod support for the DnD game. We've delved into the BG3 mods that are available to add even more to the already massively entertaining game to find the very best ones. As we explore in our Baldur's Gate 3 review, the RPG game is filled with interesting and unique experiences, including hours of content that most players will likely never see, which includes most of the Baldur's Gate 3 endings. However, the modding community has still found gaps worth filling to improve your Baldur's Gate 3 experience. Continue reading The 35 best Baldur's Gate 3 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:05 AM While I love the Civilization games dearly, Firaxis has always struggled to differentiate its factions beyond the surface level. I'm therefore eager for the arrival of Endless Legend 2, the long-awaited sequel to Amplitude Studios' 2014 4X game. Much like its predecessor, EL2 focuses on a smaller pool of much more distinctive playable empires, ensuring that every one feels entirely unique from the others. With Civ 7 still yet to find its footing as we approach the Endless Legend 2 launch, Amplitude reveals its latest addition, and it gives a new name to my personal top pick from the original. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best 4X games, Best fantasy games, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:14 AM June 26, 2025 We checked for new Borderlands 3 Shift codes and removed one expired code. Looking for new Borderlands 3 Shift codes? Gearbox's chaotic shooter has plenty to offer, but we can never say no to even more free loot. Redeem codes are released regularly and include keys to open loot chests and other trinkets to expand your arsenal further. Some Borderlands 3 redeem codes are permanent fixtures, while others are only available for a limited time. We've collected all the latest codes so you never miss out on free golden keys. You can even redeem these codes in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands if you just can't get enough of the FPS game series. Now you're all set, gear up for new Borderlands 3 updates with the latest promo codes below. Continue reading Borderlands 3 Shift codes June 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Borderlands 3 Shift codes, Borderlands 3 legendary weapons, Play Borderlands 3 |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:00 AM If Baldur's Gate 3 has left you searching for that next blend of immersive, player-led storytelling and tactical RPG combat, new gothic adventure The Necromancer's Tale is certainly worth your attention. With a dialogue and interaction system akin to Disco Elysium, matched with turn-based battles that give you command over an undead army, this Lovecraftian, dark fantasy game quickly caught our eye during Steam Next Fest. Now, developer Psychic Software has confirmed its release date, and PCGamesN is happy to exclusively reveal its brand new trailer. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, New PC games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:08 AM What are the Infinity Nikki banners? There are a ton of outfits to find, earn, and buy in Miraland, but truly unique outfit pieces can only be found in banners. Aside from their striking looks, banner-exclusive pieces can help you achieve a perfect score in styling challenges. So, if you're overdue for a wardrobe refresh, let us walk you through the banner system. Infinity Nikki takes its cue from acclaimed gacha games like Genshin Impact by offering limited-time banners, otherwise known as resonances, that feature exclusive outfits. Not only do we have a full list of the RPG game's latest banners, but we've also included banner odds and how resonances work for new stylists. Remember to redeem the latest Infinity Nikki codes for more banner currency to complete your favorite outfits. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Infinity Nikki codes, Infinity Nikki banners, Infinity Nikki review |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:56 AM What are the best Valheim servers to join in 2025? We've scoured the internet looking for the top Valheim servers and server groups to cater to all experiences, whether you're looking for a stable and supported vanilla experience like the excellent and populous Jotunheim, some modded PvE, dedicated PvP dueling arenas, or just a place to build peacefully. Valheim is one of the best sandbox games and survival games on PC. After an unusually full-featured early access launch in February 2021, it became an almost overnight success, offering the compelling premise of a deadly quest through a new realm of the Norse afterlife rendered in a uniquely beautiful art style, plus survival and building mechanics with great Valheim mods options. It's the perfect game to play in a persistent online community, but in all such games, everyone's preferences are a little different. Navigating the resulting landscape can be confusing, and that's where we come in. Read on for our list of some of the best and most populated Valheim community servers and a breakdown of exactly what they offer to the discerning player. Continue reading The best Valheim servers 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games , Best Valheim mods, Valheim console commands and cheats |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:37 AM What are the current and upcoming Marvel Rivals events? There is an entire multiverse worth of story going on in Marvel Rivals, with everything happening everywhere all at once; stopping Spider Zero from pushing the cart is only good enough until the next round starts, and we know that those screaming goats will be back, win or lose. Luckily, there are story events that have a fixed start and end point, and even better, they come with a ton of rewards. Now in Season 2.5 of the multiplayer game, there are some spicy Marvel Rivals events for you to enjoy, boasting exclusive rewards for your favorite Marvel Rivals characters, and even cash prizes depending on whether your competitive cogs are turning. Continue reading Marvel Rivals events - all current and upcoming events MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:43 AM Finding an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 in stock can be a hellish task in and of itself thanks to low stock levels and inflated prices, but you can get one for free with Doom The Dark Ages branding if you enter this GPU competition. You can even win a Doom Slayer helmet and skateboard if you get your entries in fast before it closes. Without a doubt, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 is one of the best graphics cards on the market, demonstrating superb results in our benchmark tests, and establishing itself as the most powerful GPU money can buy. With supreme power, however, comes a supreme price tag, with the RTX 5090 retailing with an MSRP of $1,999. Unfortunately, you'll almost never see it available at that price, as stock shortages and price gouging means prices are often a lot higher, especially in the US. Continue reading Win a Doom The Dark Ages Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:38 AM What are the best offline games? If you're disconnected from the internet for any time, you'll need the best offline PC games to help tide you over. Not every game lets you play offline, though. Some games require a license check before launching for anti-piracy reasons - and although this doesn't take long to perform, it means you can't access the game without an internet connection. There's a lot to consider when preparing a stockpile of the best PC games, but luckily for you, there's no shortage of fun offline games to choose from when your internet cuts out. Whether you're a fan of classic RPG games or the biggest modern open-world games, we've got something to suit nearly every need. Continue reading The best offline games 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best story games on PC, Best western games, Best sandbox games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:51 AM June 26, 2025: We've checked for new Persona 5 X codes to add to our list for launch day. What are the new Persona 5 The Phantom X codes? If you're keen to jump into the Persona 5 spinoff now that the global release of the gacha game is here, you're going to need all the free goodies and rewards you can get. Here are the latest codes. Persona 5 is one of the best RPGs on PC, and Metaphor ReFantazio was one of the best PC games to emerge from Atlus in 2024, so we're excited that a new Persona 5 game is here. You take on the role of new characters, and some old ones return, too. Persona 5 X codes are particularly handy to get hold of in-game currency and items to use on banners for the chance of getting your favorite character, so here are all active codes. Continue reading Persona 5 The Phantom X codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Persona 5 The Phantom X codes, Persona 5 The Phantom X tier list, Best turn-based RPGs |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:28 AM When is the Diablo 4 Sins of the Horadrim release date? New seasons in D4 add everything from new questlines to items, gameplay mechanics, and more. Whether you're a fresh-faced player taking their first steps into Sanctuary or a grizzled veteran of the Burning Hells, there's plenty to sink your teeth into as Blizzard continues to expand the rich, gothic world of Sanctuary. We're currently at Season 8, and, with a promise of four seasons a year, there are two more seasons to go in 2025. While the new Diablo 4 DLC isn't due until 2026, there's still plenty of content planned in Blizzard's action RPG game. It's still too early to dive into Diablo 4 Season 9 just yet, but we can prepare for the release date thanks to earlier seasonal content scheduling and a shiny new roadmap. Continue reading Diablo 4 Season 9 release date MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:24 AM What is the State of Decay 3 release date estimate? Undead Labs officially announced the next State of Decay at the Xbox Showcase 2024, though we've known of its existence for a while, the reveal trailer gives us a bit more to go on. For those new to State of Decay 3, this survival zombie game mashup is an apocalyptic open world where you'll need to survive zombie hordes, all while building a secure base, keeping your people happy, and setting out on trips to hunt for resources to survive. It's a challenging third-person adventure with city-building elements and some fun management systems. Continue reading State of Decay 3 release date estimate and latest news |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:22 AM Want to build a base in Dune Awakening? Constructing a base is one of the very first things you'll do on Arrakis, and it's also one of the most important things to get right. The weather is one of the most dangerous enemies in Dune Awakening, so having a base to shield you from the sun, regular sandstorms, and the highly dangerous Coriolis Storm is essential to survival on Arrakis. With our Dune Awakening base building guide, you'll have all the information you need to create the perfect stronghold, capable of withstanding almost anything the desert planet throws at you. For even more help in your adventures, check out our guides on how to get water in Dune Awakening, and the latest on how private servers work now that the MMO game has officially launched. Continue reading Dune Awakening base building guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:11 AM What are the best multiplayer games? Intricate gameplay and glistening visuals only go so far; humans often provide the biggest surprises with schemes that transform even the most average game into an unforgettable experience you'll be talking about until the end of time. Fast and frantic or tense and calculated, the best multiplayer games come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's vying for control of the payload in an FPS game or fighting for survival in a co-op game with your friends, these experiences wouldn't be the same without a bunch of real people. We've curated a list of the best PC games with multiplayer functionality so you can go around killing, maiming, or, occasionally, helping random people on the internet. Continue reading The best multiplayer games to play with friends 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:07 AM June 26, 2025: We checked for the latest Once Human codes, and confirmed the validity of those listed below. What are the latest Once Human codes? There are times in all of our gaming lives when we need a little bit of help. Call it a handout, a freebie, call it whatever you like, but receiving a gift occasionally is lovely - and vital when there are eldritch abominations around each corner, wanting to turn you into their next meal. Whether you're just starting off in Nalcott or working towards the last of the Once Human bosses, you could always use a little help. As with many free PC games, Once Human offers redemption codes to give you a boost. The Once Human codes below can help you fill your coffers without having to spend hours collecting resources and risking your life outside your cozy home base. Continue reading Once Human codes and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best open-world games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:06 AM June 26, 2025: We checked for new Throne and Liberty coupon codes. What are the new Throne and Liberty coupon codes? Getting a coupon code can help you along in your MMO journey, and fortunately, NCSoft drops coupon codes for the game from time to time, awarding all sorts of in-game goodies that you can use to improve your character. The Throne and Liberty coupon codes we've seen so far have offered all sorts of rewards, including growth stones, skill books, crafting materials, and more. NCSoft has given these out during livestreams and live meets, so expect to see more codes for the MMO game when major events and update streams occur. We've collated all the codes we've found so far below. Continue reading Throne and Liberty coupons and all active codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Throne and Liberty codes, Throne and Liberty weapons |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:04 AM The Gears of War Reloaded system requirements confusingly list nine total GPUs across the minimum and recommended tiers. While there could be an excellent explanation for this, the developer has yet to provide one, instead leaving us with a set of system requirements that are difficult to understand. One thing we do know from the given specs is that you won't need the best graphics card to get the best out of Gears of War Reloaded. There is a chance that these specs will change as we move through the beta phases and into the GoW Reloaded release date, but for now, older PC gaming hardware is very much in play. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:04 AM June 26, 2025: We checked for new Warframe codes. What are the new Warframe codes? If you're on the hunt for free glyphs and cosmetics, you're in luck - we've got a complete list of available codes for the Digital Extremes shooter. If you don't want to spend money on unlocking cosmetics, then using codes for in-game character cosmetics, emotes, and glyphs is the best way to get around it. Content creators periodically reveal new Warframe codes, and we've listed every live code and how to redeem them below. Temporary promo codes for boosters, cosmetics, and items also occasionally pop up around big updates or special events and rewards from Warframe Twitch drops. No matter the occasion, check back regularly to redeem the latest Warframe codes. Continue reading Warframe codes June 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warframe on Steam Deck, Warframe builds, Warframe codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:02 AM June 26, 2025: We checked for new Mobile Legends codes. What are the latest Mobile Legends codes? With one of the world's most popular MOBA titles now available on PC, we're expecting a whole host of more reasons for Mobile Legends Bang Bang codes to drop. Keep an eye on the ever-changing list to score loads of free currency for champion unlocks, shards for new skins, and even some entirely free skins from time to time. Up for giving some similar games a try? From Dota 2 to League of Legends and everything in between, we've rounded up the best MOBAs on PC for you to try your hand at. If you're looking for longer matches at a slower pace, you'll find what you're looking for there. We also have all Cookie Run Kingdom codes if you're looking for a change of pace. Continue reading Mobile Legends redeem codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Free PC games, Best MOBAs on PC, Mobile Legends redeem codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:47 AM What is the current and next Wuthering Waves banner? Otherwise known as Convenes, WuWa banners run on a three-week rotation, which doesn't give you much time to decide which characters to pull and which to skip. Our banner schedule includes both phases of the current Wuthering Waves update, along with all the upcoming banners to help you decide. The Wuthering Waves banner system is typical for gacha games, allowing you to spend your hard-earned Wuthering Waves Tides for a chance to acquire some of the best characters and weapons in WuWa 2.4 banners. The latest Wuthering Waves codes and events can help you redeem free currency to get started. Once you're flush with Tides, it's time to spend them all on the current and next Wuthering Waves banners. Continue reading Wuthering Waves banners - next, current, and 2.5 banners MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Wuthering Waves codes, Free PC games, Best anime games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 6:41 AM If you're quick about it, you could treat yourself to a brand new Razer Basilisk V3 gaming mouse from Amazon, with a huge 43% saving on offer right now. This Razer gaming mouse deal is a serious bargain, scoring you a top quality mouse for just $39.98, saving you $30 on Amazon's list price. As our Razer Basilisk V3 review shows, this Razer mouse is a super comfortable and capable option, from a trusted gaming brand that regularly features in our best gaming mouse guide. While the Basilisk V3 isn't quite a market leader any more, it still delivers great performance, especially for its budget-friendly price tag. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Razer Blade 16 2025 review, Razer DeathAdder V3 review , Best gaming mouse |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 6:44 AM June 26, 2025: We added one new Etheria Restart code to our list below. What are the new Etheria Restart codes? As is standard practice with gacha games these days, Etheria Restart is overflowing with free items, upgrade materials, and banner currency locked behind promo codes. Lucky for you, we've carefully combed through the usual haunts to find them all, so you can redeem them before they expire. Etheria Restart is the new anime turn-based RPG on the block, and with so much to offer right out of the gate, you're probably looking for the fastest, cheapest, and easiest way to skip the gacha grind. Redeem codes can give you the freebies you need to pull the best characters on our Etheria Restart tier list, and build your favorites to make them more powerful than ever. Here are all the Etheria Restart codes to redeem right now. Continue reading Etheria Restart codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Etheria Restart codes, Etheria Restart tier list, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 6:26 AM June 26, 2025: We added one new NBA 2L25 code. What are the active NBA 2K25 codes? It's another year in the NBA 2K calendar, and as is tradition, there are plenty of freebies to collect. Over the lifetime of each game in the storied basketball series, 2K dishes out a slew of locker codes that can be punched in, rewarding you with everything from free packs to top-rated stars as the season progresses. In NBA 2K25, you can expect a similar slurry of goodies to come your way, helping you make the most of your time in the sports game. Of course, NBA 2K25 locker codes don't last forever, so you'll have to act fast when a new code does pop up. Fortunately, we're keeping our eagle eyes eagerly on the latest codes, which you can find below. Continue reading NBA 2K25 codes June 2025 - all locker codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sports games, Best multiplayer games, New PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, June 26, 2025 6:24 AM 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 Thursday, June 26, 2025 6:32 AM What's on sale in the League of Legends Mythic shop? New skins for LoL are released all the time, with a new event arriving on the Rift every few weeks, but what happens if you missed the boat with that awesome K/DA Evelynn skin, or if you've seen a Hextech skin in a game of Summoner's Rift and want to bag it for yourself? The Mythic shop is a special storefront in the free PC game that stocks rare skins, wards, chromas, and Nexes finishers. These cosmetic items aren't available for real-world money, as they can only be purchased with Mythic Essence, so no more worrying about how much you've spent in League of Legends. The stock held in this store is rotated regularly, with some skins becoming unavailable for months, so it's best to keep up to date on what's on sale in the League of Legends Mythic store. Continue reading League of Legends Mythic shop June 2025 - what's on sale now? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:18 AM  Ok, so you remember how Stellar Blade arrived on PC and immediately there were more smutty mods than you could shake a fleshy stick at? Well, the new Zone Kit modding tools Stalker 2 got as part of yesterday's big patch have done something similar, but with memey jank. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:13 AM  French studio Don't Nod have laid off workers across multiple departments. The full number is unconfirmed, but multiple affected staff have posted about their departures on LinkedIn, including Lost Records: Bloom & Rage principal cinematic artist Mary Pouliot, technical artist Laurent Dufrense, and QA lead Sandra Cormier. It's been a rocky year or so for Don't Nod's staff. Last September, the studio paused two unannounced games and said they're altering others, also unannounced, to be more appealing to a "wider audience", following warnings about an 11% decline in operating revenue for the first half of 2024. Chairman and CEO Oskar Guilbert attributed this to (the excellent) Jusant and Banishers: Ghosts Of New Eden performing "well below expectations" commercially. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 26, 2025 6:53 AM  Boy, that escalated quickly. Less than a day after Dune: Awakening's PvE patch went into public testing, changes that turn the "entire southern half" of the Deep Desert into a PvE area have been hotfixed into the full game. This promised change arrives alongside the first of the scout ornithopter balancing tweaks Funcom talked about in their recent AMA, and a couple of other fixes. However, there's a bunch of stuff put into testing yesterday which hasn't yet made the jump to public release. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 26, 2025 6:09 AM  Kindly Father Internet has dispensed a few new details for The Expanse: Osiris Reborn, Rogue Trader developer Owlcat's recently announced RPG adaptation of the sci-fi book and TV series. It sounds like it's operating within the fine tradition of spin-off stories that are always a step behind or a room across from the live action celebrities. I refer to games like The Lord of the Rings: The Third Age, in which the noble human ranger Alsogorn, the stout dwarven warrior Simarli, the shieldmaiden Eowynnish and the other members of the Followship of the Ring pitch in with Gandalf, Faramir and co in scenes that might have been lifted from Petey Jackson's cutting room floor. Except that turning the Balrog bridge fight into a five-way Final Fantasy slapfest is just naff. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 26, 2025 5:30 AM  The American Federal Trade Commission has given out a further $126 million (around £91 million) in refunds to Fortnite players who've been "charged for unwanted purchases", bringing the overall total issued so far to about $200 million. It's also given eligible players who're yet to submit a refund claim some extra time to do so. These refunds are the ongoing fallout to a pair of complaints made to the FTC over Fortnite, which Epic opted to settle in late 2022 by paying a combined total of $520 million (£427 million). Epic were accused of breaching the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) by collecting data on under 13 Fortnite players without parental consent, and deliberately using tactics such as confusing button placements intended to push folks into buying cosmetics from the Fortnite store unintentionally. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 26, 2025 4:52 AM  Thilmann had always sneered at apocalyptic portents. Comfort blankets, he thought. The warming wool of fire and brimstone and an end to all that is and will ever be, pulled up over arrogant fools, shivering from just having come to terms with their own mortality, afeared they'd miss out on the important parts. It is the ultimate comfort, he always said, to believe that you'll tie with creation at the finish line, celestial mechanisms sputtering out in time with your own squishy innards. And yet, he could not help himself sensing finality on the wind. Louder even, it seemed, than the goading arena crowd about them. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 26, 2025 4:35 AM  Frostpunk in a tree (hey!). Frostpunk in a tree (hey!). The temperature is fine but monsters all want to eat me (hey!) Frostpunk in a tree (hey!). Frostpunk in a tree (hey!). Folk horror instead of industrial misery (hey!) Frostpunk in a tree (hey!). Frostpunk in a tree (hey!). Not as exciting as it sounds, unfortunately (hey!). Sorry, not sure what happened there. My doctor tells me I need to keep these occasional flare-ups of unbridled jauntiness under control or I'll sprout hat tassel bells and jig myself into an early grave. "But doctor!", I replied. "I am Frostpunk in a tree. I mean, Darkswitch is Frostpunk in a tree". Also it's bloody depressing and I need to keep the mood up. Nothing else for it. Time to bring back a perennial audience favourite. Here's a tray-tray. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, June 26, 2025 4:29 AM  I do not want to control five zombies and three skeletons and my party and also maybe a dog, is usually what stops me rolling necromancers in RPGs. Zombies: quite slow, famously, but in CRPG The Necromancer's Tale the undead are your party. Seems no-one wants to travel with a guy whose shoes smell like embalming fluid these days. Fine. I'll make my own mates. Out of bodies. |
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Whenever I head into a Hideo Kojima game, I wonder what will happen with the women within them. The titles can feature a lot of fanservice paired with flimsy excuses for that capitulation. (Quiet needs to wear a bikini and not talk for story reasons.) The original Death Stranding wasn't immune, thanks to a scene in which Fragile runs through pouring rain in a white tiny tank top and bikini-style underwear. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach marks a complete turnaround and pleasant surprise for all of its female characters, as they all are strong women who are handled well and wear reasonable outfits.
Editor's Note: There will be some spoilers for characters in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, but major ending reveals after Episode 13 do not appear.
Speaking of Fragile, Kojima Productions handles every element of her storyline in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach extraordinarily well. She remains an incredibly strong individual, even though Jumpshock keeps her from using the Beach for her teleporting. The story begins with her still working and in a position of power, even as Sam withdrew to devote himself to raising his daughter Lou. While she considers herself responsible for a tragedy early on tied to the child, she doesn't let that stop or change her. She's CEO of the company Drawbridge, which is now in charge of the Chiral Network expansion project. She is the leader onboard the DHV Magellan.
As part of that role, Kojima Productions goes out of its way to not only tell us all she's accomplished, but make her role a pivotal one in the stories of nearly every member of Drawbridge on the DHV Magellan. She is head of the company. She found Rainy, helped realize the exact nature of her DOOMS ability, and give her a new sense of place and purpose. She found Dollman, keeping him from being trapped in a tar pit for eternity. Once Tomorrow boards the ship, it is Fragile who ensures she is welcomed, aids Tarman in extracting her from the crysalis even though it puts her at risk, educates her alongside Rainy, and even works alongside her on a supplemental mission. It wouldn't be a stretch to say Fragile is more important to members on the crew than Sam, the "hero" of the adventure.
Rainy, though underutilized, is also a ray of sunshine in the cast. Her DOOMS means that timefall begins whenever she steps outside. However, the rain immediately in her vicinity features a unique property. Rather than hurting, it heals. It's why Fragile's body, aged from Timefall as a result of running nearly naked through a storm due to Higgs' machinations in the original Death Stranding, is completely recovered here in Death Stranding 2. While she is perpetually stuck at being seven months pregnant in the game due to the effects of the original game and current disruptions between the real world and the Beach, she's never shown to be a sidelined as a result. She's working in her own lab when we pick her up to join the crew. During major fires, she's making appearances on deck to assist. When Fragile and Tomorrow head out on a supply mission, she goes along. She may be pregnant, but she's an active, educated, capable individual doing fieldwork.
Speaking of pregnant women, I feel like Death Stranding 2: On the Beach handles the idea of motherhood and pregnancy than Kojima Productions did with Mama in Death Stranding. Even though Malingen ended up being a major scientist whose discoveries helped keep Sam going, she didn't get to be known by a name that highlighted that defining trait and skillset like many other characters. She was "Mama" because of the baby BT anchored to her. We meet multiple pregnant individuals as a result of the condition affecting some infants, and The Motherhood is a haven for them and The Doctor, a former member of Bridges who worked with Bridge Babiess and is able to use her DOOMS condition to assess the condition of these children and even allow their parents to briefly see and interact with them via BB pods. The people there are armed and capable of defending themselves. They have hope for tomorrow. They are the impetus for a mission to take down a factory to stop the flow of weapons into the region. I personally liked seeing some good come out of the BB and stillmother program, since the tools were being implemented here to allow desperate families reassurance that their babies were okay while waiting for a solution.
Speaking of the BBs, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is more critical of Bridges, stillmothers, and the system in a way I appreciate. I acknowledge the BBs ended up being a necessary evil in the original game for the sake of survival, but I also felt like it normalized that abuse. Here, there's no dispute about how problematic and horrific the program was. The segments with Neil Vana and his therapist Lucy show him breaking down over committing the monstrous act to survive, and we see him fight back against a Bridges authority and express his distaste and disgust for it. Similarly, Lucy's response to it all also highlights the sins Bridges committed.
I realize in all this that I haven't gotten to Tomorrow yet, the sole female member of the Death Stranding 2: On the Beach cast of characters with an outfit that isn't always appropriate for the setting. When found, she's in a white dress. Hardly conventional for exploring a country after an apocalypse or when fighting against enemies with tar-diving capabilities. However, she's never cast as a sex symbol. The outfit honestly provides sufficient coverage, not to mention she's also quickly covered in so much tar that it acts as a second skin. Once she's brought onboard the DHV Magellan, she's given a wardrobe of more appropriate attire for every situation, so we're honestly usually seeing her in an oversized jacket.
Moreover, Tomorrow ends up being one of the most physically strong and combat-ready members of the cast. Rainy points out at one point that she's the most adept shooter due to her time spent in the VR simulator. At one point when she briefly steps off the ship alone, we see that even though she did come from an otherworld, Beach-type setting, she's more than capable of using ladders and Timefall Shelters to stay safe in and traverse a hostile environment. For much of the game, she is the one beating up Higgs and other ghost mechs in a way Sam can't and isn't. One of my favorite lines and moments in the game is when she's heading out on a supply run mission with Fragile and Rainy. Sam expresses concern, since he's going out on a separate task far away from them. She assuages any concerns and points out "we're stronger than you are." Which is proven true for all three of these women throughout Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. Each one's DOOMS abilities and other character traits mean they're stronger than Sam in different ways.
And in many ways, you can say that about a lot of the female members of the Death Stranding 2: On the Beach cast, as the women we meet throughout the campaign are all extraordinary individuals. Kojima Productions handled them well and with care. I think anyone who had concerns about portrayals after games like Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain and the original Death Stranding will be pleasantly surprised with how people are handled.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is available for the PS5.
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Destructoid Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:33 AM
There's a lot of heroes in Marvel Mystic Mayhem and you have a limited team size so let's analyze each hero to look for the best ones. I'll also provide tips for each hero as well as best Artifacts, Highlights, and synergies. We'll finish off with a Reroll guide since starting out with a strong hero helps a ton early. Here's my Marvel Mystic Mayhem tier list and Reroll guide.
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Marvel Mystic Mayhem Hero Tier List
The best heroes in Marvel Mystic Mayhem are usually those that excel in their own class category and specialize in a certain area. For Defenders you want great tankiness and taunts, for Strikers and Fighters you want great damage and mobility, and for Controllers you want either great healing or excellent utility and crowdcontrol. I'll analyze each hero below but ranking reasons and tips. Legendary Artifacts are always a must but below I'll list the best Epic Artifacts since they're easier to get. The tier breakdowns are as follows:
Let's dive into ranking reasons and tips for each hero below.
S-Tier Heroes
A-Tier Heroes
B-Tier Heroes
C-Tier Heroes
Marvel Mystic Mayhem Reroll Guide
There are three things you need to know about Marvel Mystic Mayhem's Reroll system including how to reroll (Step 3):
That's it for my Marvel Mystic Mayhem tier list and reroll guide. Don't forget to claim our Marvel Mystic Mayhem codes for free goodies.
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Destructoid Thursday, June 26, 2025 4:25 AM
The landscapes of Duviri are colored by the golden glow of Kovnik. This beautiful plant sprouts in several places in the Void-infused horizon, which is good news for those looking to farm it.
Kovnik is among Duviri's most common resources, used for crafting a slew of items and Warframes related to that destination. Kullervo and Oraxia's parts require some of it, and you might also need to hunt some down if you'd like to add an Incarnon Adapter to a weapon or two. Here's where you can find Kovnik and our favorite spots for farming it in Warframe.
How to get Kovnik in Warframe
Kovnik is plentiful in Duviri, so it's not hard to find it depending on where you spawn into the zone—especially if you're in the northern half of the map. Looking up close, the leaves have glowing bits, similar to a leopard's spots. Despite all the changing colors in each mood spiral, it's easy to see these plants from above, so searching from them from atop our Kaithe is our method of choice to find them. Don't venture too far below the map's southern hemisphere, though, or you might just lose sight of these plants. Here are some of our favorite spots to pick them.
Best Kovnik farm in Warframe
Though you can get Kovnik fairly easily in Warframe, we've found a few spots that are better to farm. The piece of land between Royalstead Pastures and the Lunaro Court in particular has five nodes within sight of each other as you ride your Kaithe.
King's Palace, Northwind Village, Farbreeze Hamlet, Royalstead Pastures, Primrose Village, and their surroundings can all have plenty of Kovnik, which are easy to spot from above your spectral horse. We've had better luck sticking around to the northern part of the map, where you can also find some Silphsela (such as in Upperhaven).
Isleweaver content takes place around the King's Palace, so you can also grab some Kovnik there as you're farming for Oraxia in Warframe. You might get a good run with gathering those plants from there, completing a decree, and leaving, though we lean toward farming solo in the full Duviri Experience mode since the scenic route also allows you to grab other resources.
All in all, farming Kovnik shouldn't be too difficult considering how much it dominates the Duviri landscape. Regardless of your method of choice, the game saves your progress every time you obtain a new, veiled decree, so complete any objective before leaving to maximize your loot.
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Destructoid Thursday, June 26, 2025 4:25 AM
Silphsela is one of Duviri's most beautiful resources, and it's just as elusive as it is gorgeous. This Sunflower-esque plant only sprouts in a handful of locations, so farming it can be a bit of a pain.
Odds are you've encountered this resource, though it's not used too often in Warframe. Normally, it's only required for a few Duviri-adjacent blueprints, but it's always worth harvesting these plants whenever you're in Duviri. Here's where to find Silphsela and our favorite farming spots for it.
How to get Silphsela in Warframe
Silphsela is a bit on the rarer side of Duviri resources, somewhere between Tasoma Extract and Kovnik. The sunflower-like plants are easy to spot from above; they're just not too plentiful.
One upside of farming Silphsela, however, is its unique behavior: Silphsela leaves float onto the sky, making the plant easy to spot. You should pick them up on your Kaithe as you fly by, since the leaves also award you with this resource.
Silphsela doesn't appear as often, so you must know where to look if you'd like to farm it. We've picked our best spots and tactics to farm Silphsela in Warframe so you can grab these plants more efficiently.
Best Silphsela farm in Warframe
We've found some Silphsela by Primrose Village and its surroundings, plus in Upperhaven and the Royalstead Pastures. They're mostly spread around the left part of the map. You might have to take a few runs depending on how many you need, though, since there aren't so many of these plants around. Whenever you spot a Silphsela plant, look above it to see if leaves are floating above you. Make sure to grab them before moving on to the next destination.
If you're also looking to farm Kovnik, it's probably worth stopping at the King's Palace, though the few Silphsela plants are usually accompanied by their common cousin. We recommend chasing these plants in a solo version of the Duviri Experience, since there are fewer variables interfering with your search.
Getting a Bountiful Harvest decree early on lets you double up on Duviri resources, including Silphsela. If you find this on your journey, rush to look for any resources you might be after. And if you truly need it, it may be worth shelling out for a Resource Booster.
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Destructoid Thursday, June 26, 2025 4:25 AM
Duviri, Warframe's fantasy paradise/nightmare, is home to a wealth of ingredients, but Tasoma Extract is a bit more hidden than the others. This rare resource is only available in certain parts of Duviri, so you might have to look around a bit to find it.
Tasoma Extract is used in a series of recipes related to Duviri, including parts for Oraxia and Kullervo, plus certain Incarnon Geneses. Here's where you can find this resource in Warframe.
How to get Tasoma Extract in Warframe
Tasoma Extract is available inside caves in Duviri. It only drops in small amounts, though it appears in any of the region's mood spirals and in Isleweaver (though Rusalka's activity has far less ground to cover). If you're floating around the oneiric landscape, beeline to the nearest cave and look carefully for these plants.
Tasoma plants have some eye-like protrusions and tentacle-esque appendages, lending them a slightly creepy look. It may be difficult to spot them in the darkness, so riding your Kaithe with the Smooth Path intrinsic (rank five) marks them on your minimap and makes them easier to find.
You need 75 Tasoma Extract to build Oraxia's Systems, which is by no means a negligible amount. The load increases if you'd like to build other Duviri-related items, so here are some tips to farming this resource.
Best Tasoma Extract farm in Warframe
To gather large amounts of Tasoma Extract, we recommend diving into the full Duviri experience as a solo player and checking caves all over the map. The full experience gives you a slew of side objectives that may bring useful decrees, and as a solo player, you can take all the time you need.
When you're inside a cave, it's usually worth engaging with the Lost Item side objective. You'll be prowling the caves looking for Tasoma, so a free decree isn't bad. If you're lucky, you can obtain the Bountiful Harvest decree, which helps tremendously by doubling your pickups. If you have it, it may be worth also going after other Duviri resources such as Silphsela and Kovnik.
In our experience, the cave at Fort Wyrmsoul can house multiple nodes of Tasoma Extract, making it a good stop in your explorations. The game saves your rewards upon earning a decree, so complete any objective after you're done and leave to bring all your plants home. [...]
If you're doing Isleweaver content, it's worth grabbing the Tasoma Extracts in the caves whenever you get the chance. It's also possible to farm them in the new Duviri activity, though we haven't compared which method gets you best results. Since you start in the King's Palace, drop down to the cave, grab Tasomas, finish the first objective, and quit. This is a short and direct way to get some of this resource, though it's also considerably less dynamic.
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Destructoid Thursday, June 26, 2025 4:22 AM
June 26 marks the launch of the Eevee Grove (A3b) themed booster pack in Pokémon TCG Pocket, and it includes plenty of basic and rare cards for you to unpack.
There's a total of 107 cards for you to obtain from this themed pack. This includes all base cards, Rare versions, and more. Let's quickly take a look at the complete list of available cards before you decide to open them with your hard-earned resources.
Complete Pokémon TCG Pocket Eevee Grove (A3b) card list
A themed booster named Eevee is going to have plenty of cards for the Pokémon. However, there are more cards to unpack and add to your in-game collection. Here's the complete list of all available cards in order of their serial numbers.
The new pack comes with every available evolution of Eevee and introduces them in Pokémon TCG Pocket. The ultimate prize is the full-art Eevee Bag, along with other full-art cards, but the odds of packing them will be very low.
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Destructoid Thursday, June 26, 2025 4:20 AM
Nintendo has just released the latest patch notes for Mario Kart World, and before we dive into why one of the changes is so bad that it might put racers off VS. races altogether, let me quickly summarize what the patch includes.
Mario Kart World - Ver. 1.1.2 patch notes
General
Fixed Issues
On the surface, it seems like a pretty standard patch notes, until you dig deeper into what "adjusted courses" means. As discovered through a data mine, the random option that many players used in VS. Races to obtain a classic three-lap track has been modified to include intermission tracks, a type of track that many players were trying to avoid by selecting random.
Usually, when you go into a VS. Race lobby, you are greeted with three intermission tracks to pick from, where you drive from track to track, which a majority of online players do not like. Random was used as a way to get the classic Mario Kart experience, as you were given a single track where you'd complete a certain number of laps before moving onto the next one.
But for some reason, Nintendo has removed the option, and when you pick random now, you will get a chance of getting either a normal racing experience or a different intermission track. And as you can imagine, fans are not pleased with this decision.
Most comments from fans are aghast at how Nintendo could make a decision to force players to play the game in a way they do not want, instead of providing different options for players who don't mind the intermission tracks, and those who want a classic Mario Kart experience.
Most fans are hopeful that over time, Nintendo will listen to disgruntled fans and add more options, but right now, fans feel like Nintendo is targeting them specifically with this patch to make fans play the game as Nintendo intended, instead of what fans want.
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WGB Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:54 AM Microsoft plans significant layoffs, potentially affecting 1,000-2,000 Xbox jobs, amid restructuring. Insider George Broussard warns entire studios might close, primarily in Central Europe, raising concerns about industry instability. |
MonsterVine Thursday, June 26, 2025 9:00 AM Get your hangars in order—Ground of Aces, the WWII strategy base-building game from Swiss-Polish indie developer Blindflug Studios, officially launches into Early Access for PC and Mac on July 10, 2025. The release date isn't just symbolic—it falls on the 85th anniversary of the start of the Battle of Britain, marking a poignant entry point […] |
MonsterVine Thursday, June 26, 2025 8:00 AM Skaters, get ready to ollie back into absurdity — Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 drops on July 11, and Jack Black is officially reprising his role as Officer Dick, the fan-favorite secret skater from the original series. But that's not all: Black will also voice the character's equally ridiculous UK counterpart, Constable Richard, […] |
MonsterVine Thursday, June 26, 2025 7:00 AM The world of live entertainment is stepping into the metaverse — quite literally. Cirque du Soleil has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with The Sandbox, the decentralized gaming platform and metaverse ecosystem from Animoca Brands, to bring two iconic shows to life as immersive experiences in Alpha Season 6. The announcement was made during NFT.NYC this […] |
MonsterVine Thursday, June 26, 2025 2:30 AM Digital Extremes has launched Warframe: Isleweaver, the free summer update now available on all platforms, including the newly released Nintendo Switch 2. Coming off the heels of Warframe: 1999, Isleweaver weaves new threads into the game's sprawling sci-fi mythos—introducing the long-awaited spider-themed Warframe, Oraxia, and setting the stage for a new Clan Operation and fresh […] |