GamersHeroes Friday, June 27, 2025 3:15 PM Players will be able to progress through secrecy, diplomacy, blackmail, coercion and seduction when the world of Psychic Software and Spiderwinkle Games' The Necromancer's Tale launches July 17. The post Story-Rich Gothic RPG The Necromancer's Tale Launching July 17 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, June 27, 2025 11:10 AM Now available in Nexon's Dungeon Fighter Online, the new June update brings with it the new Forged God, Nabel Raid, the first raid in Sunken Depths, and new events that have been designed to both upgrade and enhance players equipment. The post Dungeon Fighter Online June Update "Forged God, Nabel" Now Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Friday, June 27, 2025 3:56 PM  Ever since we learned the Switch 2 would have an LCD screen instead of a fancier OLED panel, discourse around Nintendo's latest console has often turned sour when it comes to its display. Of course, once folks were able to get the new hardware in their hands, the Switch 2 revealed itself to be packing an impressively… |
Kotaku Friday, June 27, 2025 3:45 PM  After three seasons and a little under four years of making us question what we would do for millions of dollars, Squid Game has come to an end. The final season debuted earlier today, and in a disturbing way I'll address with my therapist in the future, I want more of those twisted mind games. And I know a lot of you… |
Kotaku Friday, June 27, 2025 2:22 PM  Death Stranding 2: One the Beach is a single-player affair, but it has some online elements that let you interact with other players, albeit not directly. This comes in the form of the Chiral Network, the universe's in-game explanation of connecting the world, as well as different multiverses. |
Kotaku Friday, June 27, 2025 1:45 PM  It's been roughly five months since Monster Hunter Wilds launched and things are rougher than ever on PC. The loot-based boss rush adventure never ran particularly great there but managed to break franchise records on Steam despite the terrible user reviews. But issues have persisted, and alongside complaints about an… |
Kotaku Friday, June 27, 2025 12:25 PM  You hear that? The heavy thudding sound of someone running for their lives? Running around at the speed of sound, perhaps? Maybe this person, sprinting as far as their body can carry them, has places to go and has to follow his rainbow? That person is me, running as far away from Magic: The Gathering's latest… |
Kotaku Friday, June 27, 2025 12:10 PM  Who wants to deal with a ghost? Raise your hand! No, we're not talking about Casper or Patrick Swayze, but rather the Forlorn Watchman in Oblivion Remastered. How ominous. They say there's a ghost walking the Niben Bay beneath the moonlight, and if you're willing to help this undying entity pass on into the next… |
Kotaku Friday, June 27, 2025 12:00 PM  In Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, you'll be connecting all of Australia to the Chiral Network. Along the way, you'll find a few optional facilities. One of them belongs to someone called the Ghost Hunter. If you come across this one early, you won't be able to do anything until you reach the Chronobiologist as part… |
Kotaku Friday, June 27, 2025 11:38 AM  In Death Stranding 2, Sam is tasked with delivering cargo and connecting all of Australia together, just like he did in the first game with the United Cities of America. During one of Sam's missions, he'll have to go to a facility called Motherhood, but he needs a passcode to get in. |
Kotaku Friday, June 27, 2025 11:25 AM  Untitled Paper RPG has been floating around for years now. Adam Robinson-Yu, who developed the critically-acclaimed exploration walking sim A Short Hike, started the project shortly after Paper Mario Color Splash was announced for the Wii U. Robinson-Yu wanted to make a turn-based tribute that stayed a bit more true… |
Kotaku Friday, June 27, 2025 11:19 AM  Less than 24 hours ago, we ran a story on the bonkers cast for the upcoming live-action Street Fighter movie. It's full of the weirdest motley crew of actors I've seen in a big-budget film as of late, with rapper 50 Cent, masked country singer Orville Peck, and Mr. Minecraft himself, Jason Momoa, all set to star. It… |
Kotaku Friday, June 27, 2025 11:04 AM  Crafting is one of the marquee features of the latest World of Warcraft. It isn't a quick or easy process, but players in War Within can make weapons that, at their top end, are on par with the best gear in the game. Here's a step-by-step guide to crafting the most powerful weapons in season two of World of Warcraft:… |
Kotaku Friday, June 27, 2025 11:00 AM  Save for Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Rock, no two wrestlers bring out the best in each other quite like John Cena and CM Punk. |
Kotaku Friday, June 27, 2025 10:40 AM  Anime North is an annual event in Toronto, Canada, that celebrates much of Japanese art, television, manga, music and games. This year, the intrepid team at Mineralblu were there to snap some of the best cosplay on display at the convention. |
Kotaku Friday, June 27, 2025 10:10 AM  Just under a month since it launched, the Switch 2 is getting its first new GameCube game as part of its Switch Online + Expansion Pack library. Is it Luigi's Mansion? Super Mario Sunshine?? Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance??? No, it's Super Mario Strikers, the inaugural entry in Nintendo's soccer franchise, arriving… |
Kotaku Friday, June 27, 2025 9:45 AM  The original Switch was a trailblazing device that proved you could take console-quality games on the go, but it was demonstrably less powerful than its PlayStation and Xbox competitors. In the years since the handheld hit the shelves, that gap has only grown with the release of the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. Making up… |
Kotaku Friday, June 27, 2025 9:00 AM  Capcom's Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess was one of the couple dozen games that hit the Nintendo Switch 2 when it launched. At first glance, Path of the Goddess can be a little confusing. This bold genre mashup of action and tower defense synergizes way better than you might think. It's a unique experience,… |
PCGamesN Friday, June 27, 2025 3:19 PM If you don't know about Backloggd, maybe you should check it out. The basic pitch is Letterboxd for games. Its simple interface and robust social media features make it a fun place to track what games you are playing and to learn about new ones from friends. A new feature has officially crowned Clair Obscur Expedition 33 the highest rated game on the website. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 weapons, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 builds, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Pictos |
PCGamesN Friday, June 27, 2025 2:26 PM A Short Hike was one of the biggest indie surprises of the last few years. It was a brisk and poignant game that felt as refreshing as an actual hike in the woods. Now, its developer has released a peak at one of his canceled projects, a beautiful and cute RPG in the vein of Paper Mario called Untitled Paper RPG. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best turn-based RPGs, Best JRPGs |
PCGamesN Friday, June 27, 2025 1:02 PM A sprawling journey through one of literature's most storied epics, Black Myth: Wukong was one of 2024's best games. Its bristling action and gorgeous mythic visuals won praise from critics and players alike. Now, you can pick it up for its lowest discount yet on PC's biggest gaming storefront. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Myth Wukong bosses, Black Myth Wukong abilities, Black Myth Wukong weapons |
PCGamesN Friday, June 27, 2025 1:41 PM Need new Silver and Blood codes? Of course you do. With upgrade materials for this vampire-laden tactics game drying up quicker than an infant's neck, Silver and Blood game codes are the best way to keep apace without burning energy on the mindless grind. If you're lucky, they might even get you the Heralds you need to pull a better unit. Need help blowing all the free resources on offer below? Check out the Silver and Blood tier list to see who's worthy of your best gear. And if you're ready to give similar games a go, read up on the latest AFK Journey codes, Persona 5 The Phantom X codes, and HSR codes while you're here. Continue reading Silver and Blood codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best gacha games, Best PC games on mobile |
PCGamesN Friday, June 27, 2025 11:00 AM I've seen plenty of gaming PCs that aggressively stand out, with harsh color schemes and eye-catching designs that are heavy on detail. That's what makes this calming Sakura PC build such a palate cleanser. With all-white components, a fully transparent Lian Li case, and some beautifully placed cherry blossom, this gaming PC is clean, classy, and powerful, and leaves me with some serious new build envy. What I like about this particular rig is the subtle design choices the builder has made that make it anything but a standard PC build. The calming, white design is enhanced by modest pops of colors through RGB lighting effects, but it's the cherry blossom, carefully laid throughout the case, that really helps to set up this gaming PC's floral theme. Meanwhile, the top-spec AMD components give this rig enough chops to make it one of the best gaming PC options out there. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Friday, June 27, 2025 10:58 AM Ten years to the day after it launched, Dying Light has received a huge visual upgrade in the form of its Retouched Update. If you were looking for an excuse to play this parkour zombie game ahead of Dying Light: The Beast dropping, then this is it. Even better, if you're a newcomer to Harran, the game is on sale for a ridiculous $4. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best zombie games, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 27, 2025 12:22 PM What's the Silver and Blood tier list? Whatever your reason for scouting out blood-sucking fiends, we've got your back. We've rounded out the roster and graded every Silver and Blood character to figure out the best way to build up your team. So, whether you're conscious of your inventory of rare upgrade materials or just looking to flaunt your luck, check out how your roster stacks up down below. Published by Moonton, the light tactics gacha game Silver and Blood is far from this developer's first rodeo. Check out the latest Mobile Legends Bang Bang codes to make a start in the game that put them on the map. Feel the need for a brighter and more cheerful adventure? There's a Genshin Impact tier list for that, and a Persona 5 The Phantom X tier list if you're set on turn-based battlers. Continue reading Silver and Blood tier list - best characters and reroll guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best gacha games, Best PC games on mobile |
PCGamesN Friday, June 27, 2025 10:05 AM Are you the kind of person who, playing DayZ, thought that maybe it was a little too easy? Maybe you just want a change of scenery. That's where this zombie MMO's new expansion, Badlands, comes in. Dropping next year, it'll transport you to an all-desert region, where heat stroke and dehydration are just as likely to kill you as the undead. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, DayZ system requirements, Best zombie games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 27, 2025 9:09 AM What's better than a sandbox game? A sandbox game in space, a subgenre which No Man's Sky, Elite Dangerous and more occupy. Now, Eve Online spin-off Eve Frontier is getting in on the action and while it's still in its infancy, you can play this galaxy-spanning game for free for a limited time. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best space games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 27, 2025 8:39 AM Alongside the likes of Rust, Valheim, and Subnautica, Ark has established itself as one of the biggest players in the survival game space. Ark Survival Evolved is now ten years old, and still boasts healthy player counts to this day. The same can be said for its Unreal Engine 5 remaster, Ark Survival Ascended, which is busy enhancing ASE's vast library of content expansions and creating original ones in the process. An ambitious sequel, Ark 2, is also in the works. There's even a star-studded Ark animated series. While that all sounds remarkably positive, it's safe to say that there have been trying times too. In an exclusive interview with PCGamesN, two of the co-founders of Studio Wildcard - Jesse Rapczak and Jeremey Stieglitz - reflect on the last decade of Ark, the reasons why swathes of players are yet to shift over to Survival Ascended, and their favorite Ark expansion of the last ten years. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ark 2 release date, Best survival games, The best Ark mods |
PCGamesN Friday, June 27, 2025 8:31 AM June 27, 2025: Some of the recently added Mugen codes have expired, so we've updated the lists below. What are the new Mugen codes? The next in a long line of anime-inspired Roblox games is taking the player-made games platform by storm. Get a head start or catch up to your friends in a jiffy with this list of limited-time redeemables before they're replaced with fewer and fewer goodies as time goes on. Looking for other popular games to grind on the platform? Check out the latest Blox Fruits codes to jump into a mainstay, or Attack on Titan Revolution codes if you're after a slight change of pace. And if you want something massively different, try Grow a Garden codes instead. Continue reading Mugen codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, June 27, 2025 8:28 AM June 27, 2025: We have looked high and low for new codes now that the game is out for everyone everywhere. 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 Friday, June 27, 2025 8:09 AM Dead by Daylight has gone from strength to strength, bucking the ongoing trend of live-service games getting ignominiously shut down. This asymmetrical multiplayer slashers vs survivors game has just launched its fourth and final Twisted Masquerade online event, and its Steam player count has soared to new heights. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 27, 2025 2:30 PM  Steam's Summer Sale is legendary, but it doesn't always mean you're getting the lowest price. As much as we all love watching our wishlist light up with discounts, some of the best deals are actually happening off-site. Fanatical and Green Man Gaming have been busy undercutting Valve's storefront with bigger savings on the exact same Steam keys. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 27, 2025 12:19 PM  A quick one to end the day. While Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has done a fair-to-miraculous job of reviving enthusiasm for the despised QTE, players remain suspicious of minigame-style mechanics in combat systems - and when I say players I mean you, the people who fretted in the comments for my recent article on Pragmata. Capcom's upcoming space-me-daddo-shooty-doo has a debuff mechanic whereby the android girl riding on your back hacks the robots you're fighting – a process of moving a cursor around a grid of glyphs to deactivate shields and so forth. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 27, 2025 11:39 AM  Riot Games are going to let their top League Of Legends and Valorant esports teams receive sponsorship from gambling companies, in a bid to snaffle up some of the billion dollar unofficial sports betting scene that surrounds both games. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 27, 2025 11:37 AM  For a little while now, a group of Baldur's Gate 3 modders have been working on adding a custom adventure to the RPG that'll see you travel to Minthara's hometown via some locations you'll remember from previous Baldur's Gate games. It's called Path to Menzoberranzan, and its devs have now gotten thir first build working, with demo-related news seemingly just around the corner. I interviewed Lotrich and Tomobamba, the mod's project lead and lead writer, about their creation earlier this year, around the time they'd set their sights on releasing a demo in mid 2025, with a full release to follow at some point down the line depending on how that went. Since then they've been hard at work building and fleshing out the likes of custom locations, bosses, and a whole cast of new companions. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 27, 2025 10:19 AM 417 days on from Helldivers 2's big PSN backlash, players have finally gotten their review bomb cape .jpg?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=70&format=jpg&auto=webp) It's here. No, not the end of the world as we know it, but Helldivers 2's long-awaited review bomb cape. Arrowhead had been teasing adding said cape, dubbed "Pillars of Freedom", to the game as an inside joke since that whole PSN controversy last year, when HD2 got so many negative reviews from folks angry at account linking being made mandatory that its Steam graph's red lines were long enough inspire amateur fashion designers. The developers and Sony have since restored access to the game in a bunch of countries the PSN change rendered it unpurchasable in, paving the way for this gear gag. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 27, 2025 8:58 AM  You'd think there'd be more video games that are explicitly about clearing away corpses, given how many corpses players produce. Getting rid of bodies is a routine problem for developers, with a variety of crafty or cursory solutions. Horror projects such as Resident Evil sometimes resort to accelerated decomposition, with felled zombies dissolving to maggots in seconds, but in most shooters, it's a question of despawning the victims when you look away. Stealth sims mandate a certain level of respectfulness, albeit by accident: stray cadavers must be carefully interred in random dumpsters or closets before they trigger an alarm. As with a lot of things in games, there are technological concerns here that form a curious warping of practicalities in the world beyond the vidbox. Dead bodies in games absorb computing resources that are needed for the next enemies along. Bodies of actual flesh and bone are a weight, if not a burden upon the dead person's loved ones. The memory has to be freed up, so that it can be used for something else. |
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Siliconera Friday, June 27, 2025 4:00 PM
Wizards of the Coast announced the next Magic the Gathering video game crossover will involve Sonic the Hedgehog Secret Lair cards. Those will debut at 9am PT/12pm ET on July 14, 2025. Three sets will be available, and there will be $29.99 standard and $39.99 foil versions.
We don't know how all the cards in the series will look. We do know what all three sets will include, however. Each one includes seven cards. Secret Lair x Sonic: Friends & Foes will feature new card designs and art with Amy Rose, Dr. Eggman, Knuckles the Echidna, Miles "Tails" Prower, Shadow the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Super State. The other two involve new takes on existing art with characters and references to the game series. The Secret Lair x Sonic: Turbo Gear set will feature Hammer of Nazahn as "Piko Piko Hammer," Lightning Greaves as "Power Sneakers," Myr Battlesphere as "Egg Hammer," Myr Token as "Egg Pawn," The Reaver Cleaver as "Knuckles's Gloves," Swiftfoot Boots as "Air Shoes," and Weatherlight as "Tornado, Sonic's Biplane." The Secret Lair x Sonic: Chasing Adventure features Deadly Dispute, Fabricate, Generous Gift, Open the Armory, Sol Ring, Treasure Token, and Unexpected Windfall.
The last video game crossover for Magic the Gathering ended up being especially notable. A whole Final Fantasy set appeared covering every entry in the series. This included Secret Lair drops.
The Sonic the Hedgehog Secret Lair Magic the Gathering cards will appear on July 14, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, June 27, 2025 3:00 PM
Now that the English version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby is live, TM Opera O launched alongside it as the first limited character on the banner. Her and a Spotlight Support Card Scout with an SSR Oguri Cap card will be available until July 2, 2025.
TM Opera O is a three-star. Her two highest base stats are her Stamina and Guts, with Speed and Power tied for lowest. However, during training she has a 20% Stamina gain bonus and 10% Wits bonus. She does best when running Long or Medium distances on Turf. She also could be used with either a Pace or Late type strategy, as she has an A rating in both.
Here's the first trailer introducing her:
As for the SSR Oguri Cap, it's a Power type card. Some of its benefits include increasing how much Power you get when training together, as well as benefits like a 40% Mood Stat Bonus, a 30% Hint Rate Up increase, a 15% Friendship Bonus. It also has the Furious Feat Skill tied to it.
Cygames hasn't shared what the next English banner for Umamusume: Pretty Derby will be, but it might be Mihono Bourbon. In the original Japanese release, TM Opera O appeared first, followed by Mihono Bourbon and Biwa Hayahide.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby is available on PCs and mobile devices, and the TM Opera O and SSR Oguri Cap Support Card will be available on the banner until July 2, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, June 27, 2025 1:30 PM
Vtuber Zentreya announced that she will leave VShojo in a Twitch stream on June 27, 2025. Her last day with the company will be July 11, 2025. She will continue performing and said "nothing will change other then where I am currently at." She's been performing as a Vtuber since November 2017, and she's been associated with VShojo since November 2020.
Here is a transcription of her full statement taken from the Twitch stream. It came up at the 1 hour and 32 minute mark.
"I would just like to let you guys know I will be leaving VShojo. I am going to be looking for new opportunities down the road. It has been a tremendous few years on this journey. I had, you know, a lot of memories with this agency. Despite every up and down, I think. It was still a fun ride. We all have to get off eventually onto a new ride. For me, this was a personal thing I needed to do. There are things that I personally want to do myself and it is, as they say, a talent agency. And I think in the long run what I want to do isn't some things that they can do exactly, which they've been so helpful with a lot of things as well. But in the end, I want to do new things. I want to explore new options."
She also shared a statement on social media expressing similar sentiments and additional details about her departure from VShojo.
Zentreya deciding to leave will mark the third major Vtuber departure from VShojo in the last few months. In May 2025, VShojo and Matara Kan announced they would part ways. In June 2025, General GEEGA left the company.
Zentreya's last day with VShojo will be July 11, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, June 27, 2025 1:00 PM
Back in May 2025, Sega and Jakks Pacific announced a line of DC x Sonic the Hedgehog merchandise that would include figures of characters like Sonic, Shadow, Amy Rose, and Silver. Now those items are available to pre-order at Target. The action figures are set to appear on October 1, 2025. Meanwhile, Funko Pop figures based on this crossover start showing up in July 2025.
First, here are the action figures. One is a four-pack for $59.99, and that includes a seven inch tall Darkseid alongside five inch tall ones of Sonic as The Flash, Shadow as Batman, and Silver as Green Lantern. The Sonic and Silver ones are also available individually for $14.99 each. Amy Rose as Wonder Woman is part of the line-up too, but she's only available individually for $14.99.
Here's how those look:
In the case of the Funko Pop figures in the line, they appear in two batches. On July 20, 2025, Batman Shadow, Flash Sonic, and Wonder Woman Amy Rose launch. On August 24, 2025, Green Lantern Silver, Superman Knuckles, and Cyborg Tails should show up. However, Tails is already showing as out of stock. These will be $14.99 each, though the current sale price at Target is $10.49. Pre-orders sold out in some cases.
A closer look at photos of the Funko Pops also appeared on their product pages, which you can see in the gallery below.
There is a five-issue comic series release to tie in with these new figures. That started back in March 2025. The final issue in that run will appear on July 16, 2025.
The DC x Sonic the Hedgehog Funko Pops start to launch on July 20, 2025, and the action figures will launch on October 1, 2025. So far, Target is the only store with pre-orders open for the items in this merchandise line.
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Siliconera Friday, June 27, 2025 12:00 PM
We knew Super Mario Strikers would join the Switch 2 GameCube Nintendo Switch Online library, as it showed up during the April 2025 Direct announcing those games. Now we got an exact release date. The soccer game will join the service on July 3, 2025, and anyone with the Expansion Pack subscription tier will gain access to it.
Super Mario Strikers is a soccer game that turns Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Daisy, Donkey Kong, Wario, and Waluigi and makes them captains of teams with special abilities. Power-Ups can appear on the field to affect the game. In addition to being able to set up a custom match for a bracket or league, you can go through Cup or Super Cup Battles and Grudge Matches.
Here's the official Switch 2 trailer showing what we can expect from Super Mario Strikers on the system.
There are a number of other games we know are on the way, but don't have dates for yet. Nintendo teased Chibi-Robo, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Luigi's Mansion, Pokemon Colosseum, Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness, and Super Mario Sunshine will show up in the library too.
The Switch 2 Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack GameCube library will get Super Mario Strikers on July 3, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, June 27, 2025 11:00 AM
The 4.0 Love and Deepspace Witnessed by Deepspace Special Program is done and, as a part of it, a marriage Memories banner with wedding cards involving Caleb, Rafayel, Sylus, Xavier, and Zayne appeared. There will also be an Of Days and Forever set of clothing that allows someone to get a Bespoke Suit for the guy via enhancing the Memory tied to him and a chance to get Bespoke Wedding Dress and accessories for your avatar by completing Memoria. That shows up when the update debuts on July 3, 2025. We'll then have chances to get the limited five-star, Lunar Memories on the banner until July 22, 2025.
The Witness by Deepspace Love and Deepspace Memories trailer shows scenes from each of the wedding story scenes unlocked via acquiring them. The five Lunar cards in this event are all five-star ones. They'll also only be available whenever this banner is around. The options are Caleb: Wayward Wonderland, Rafayel: Destined Dawntide, Sylus: Alternative Darkborne, Xavier: Starfall Sanctuary, and Zayne: Iceborn Warmth. When it starts, you can set which three you'd like as your focus.
As for the outfits, those will prove more difficult to earn. His Bespoke Suit and Special-Colored Bespoke Suit will be tied to the Love and Deepspace Witness by Deepspace marriage Memories and getting doubles to get both of them. The outfit our character includes the Bespoke Earrings, Hairstyle, Headwear, Veil, and Wedding Dress, and those mean getting one of the memories and completing Memoria. Then, if you get the Bespoke Wedding Dress and one of the Bespoke Suits for the guys, you get a Bespoke Ring accessory for your avatar.
Here's the trailer showing the outfits:
You can see the full Special Program below. In addition to the Love and Deepspace wedding Memories banner, it went over the new Xavier: Lumiere companion, five-star Zayne: Solar Snowfall Embrace, the Sylus: Solar Abyssal Mark, and Caleb: Loneroad Together Memories, the Misty Invasion series, the return of the Cat Butler Memories, and the AR sleep interactions.
While the new Love and Deepspace theme song for 4.0 isn't here yet, there's a teaser video for that too. Angela Zhang talked about it.
Love and Deepspace is available for mobile devices, and the Witnessed by Deepspace wedding banner with marriage scene Lunar Memories cards will debut alongside the 4.0 update on July 3, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, June 27, 2025 10:00 AM
From July 1 to 31, 2025, Baskin Robbins in Japan will have a Super Mario campaign. During this time, you can purchase limited edition flavors of ice cream and drinks that draw inspiration from famous Super Mario characters.
You can watch the trailer for the Super Ice Cream Summer campaign here:
The limited edition flavor is the Super Mario Fruits Summer Sorbet, which has the same color scheme as the eponymous plumber. As for the taste, it's an apple and grape sorbet with "bubble candy," which has a bubble-like coating and light crunchy texture. Cups featuring Mario and his friends are available. There will be two different types of sundaes, too. You can get a single in a Question Block or a double in a Yoshi-themed cup. Luigi and Boo also have their own themed item. You can get a Crush Soda that uses apple and muscat grape flavors, and includes nata de coco.
Aside from exclusive flavors, you can also get Mario box sets. There's one that features Toad and lets you bring home eight cups of ice cream. This box also includes a cooling towel that has Toad's pattern, as well as his friends. It comes with a carrying case that has a carabiner, so it's useful for when you're going outside in the summer. Finally, there are two kinds of ice cream cakes you can get. One heavily features Yoshi, while the other one has the whole main cast of characters.
This is the third time that Baskin Robbins held a Super Mario campaign. The first collaboration was in 2023 and the second was in 2024. It's practically a summer tradition at this point.
The Baskin Robbins Super Mario collaboration will run in Japan from July 1 to 31, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, June 27, 2025 9:00 AM
We already talked about how incredible Sonic x Shadow Generations is at Siliconera, as the game is the best version of Sonic Generations and added an invaluable Shadow the Hedgehog experience, but somehow it manages to be even better on the Switch 2. It takes a game that already turned out to be quite substantial and well executed as a result of a well-executed main campaign and spin-off, then used the extra power and improved presentation to ensue it worked even better. It may not be the most essential Sega launch title for the system, as that would be Yakuza 0 Director's Cut, but it helps round out the library in a lovely way.
Sonic x Shadow Generations on the Switch 2 is the result of incremental additions that gradually build things up into the best Nintendo-platform version of the game. Things start with the remaster of the 2011 game Sonic Generations. That combined 2D Classic and 3D Modern elements into one due to a situation involving Classic and Modern versions of Dr. Eggman and a Time Eater's chronological capabilities. As a result, we ended up with an array of levels inspired by games released between the original Genesis title and 2010's Sonic Colors. The blend of mechanics and styles ended up being quite striking, yet paired wonderfully together. When the remaster released, visuals were touched up, the performance felt a bit tighter for this original campaign, and Sega added an original Shadow Generations campaign that pulled from games released between 2001's Sonic Adventure 2 and 2022's Sonic Frontiers.
On the Switch 2, the performance and visuals come across even stronger. I primarily played in Handheld mode on the system, and the larger screen made a big difference in terms of an enhanced presentation. Things are incredibly crisp, and I found it even easier to navigate through areas and parse trickier situations filled with enemies or potential paths to follow. It's a much clearer picture and looks better than the Switch 2 release. Especially if you, for some reason, choose the Quality Mode in the settings to cap the framerate at 30fps and go with better resolution.
I would advise against that, since I feel the selling point is hitting 60fps throughout Sonic x Shadow Generations on the Switch 2. And it does it! Beautifully! In Handheld mode, I'd consider it flawless. This Performance option still looks incredible, thanks to the increase in screen resolution. It's on par with other consoles. Something sorely needed, since the The PS4 and PS5 were smoking the Switch version originally. At this point, I think I'd even recommend the Switch 2 version over either Sony release, if you're capable of playing it, since you do get the benefit of it being on a console and the duality of docked and undocked gaming
The only downside is that Sonic x Shadow Generations isn't a part of the Switch to Switch 2 upgrade collection. For other titles, it's sometimes possible to download a patch to update for a small fee or free to get the enhanced release. Asides from the modes allowing you to choose between performance and visuals, I haven't noticed any changes. It is possible to take a save from the original release and use it with this one. But as significant as these adjustments feel due to the extra power and enhancements, I don't think it's worth paying $50 again.
If you don't already own Sonic x Shadow Generations, it makes for yet another wonderful Switch 2 launch game. The Performance mode on it is a significant upgrade from what we experienced originally on the Switch. Even if you aren't prioritizing the graphics with Quality mode, I think it still looks better. It's just a shame that there is no paid upgrade option, especially since the save can transfer, as it does benefit from the boost in power.
Sonic x Shadow Generations is available on the Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Destructoid Friday, June 27, 2025 3:18 PM
Pokémon Go Fest 2025: Global is upon us, meaning for a single weekend, trainers will be glued to their phones trying to find and catch as many Shiny Pokémon as possible on Aug. 28 and 29.
Pokémon Go Fest 2025 Global Shiny Pokémon Checklist
There are only a small handful of new Shiny Pokémon at this year's Global Go Fest, and a handful of exciting Pokémon. If you have already attended an in-person event this year, the Global event might not be as enticing as previous years, but there are still a fair few to try and find each day.
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Destructoid Friday, June 27, 2025 2:35 PM
The Ready and Able Evolution offers a premium option for EA FC 25 players to upgrade a card of their choice.
The evolution costs 150,000 coins to unlock, and it specifically targets a CM item. Your selected card will get boosts in stats, new playstyles, and roles. Let's quickly take a look at the best possible options, followed by the offered upgrades and the requirements.
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EA FC 25 Ready and Able Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the Ready and Able Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Ready and Able Evolution upgrades
There are five levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 3 upgrades
Level 4 upgrades
Level 5 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade conditions
Level 2 upgrade conditions
Level 3 upgrade conditions
Level 4 upgrade conditions
Level 5 upgrade conditions
Best players to use in Ready and Able Evolution
Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution.
Your club's evo chain candidates can provide unique solutions exclusive to your Ultimate Team squad.
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Destructoid Friday, June 27, 2025 2:25 PM
It's hard to believe that 2025 is halfway over, but there's still plenty of big game releases to look forward to before the calendar flips over once more.
Looking back on June 2025, there were several solid new releases, including a whole new console in the Nintendo Switch 2. Mario Kart World, Rematch, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, The Alters, and FBC: Firebreak were just some new titles that players had the chance to dive into this month. But now, we look ahead.
July 2025 is full of some big-name games, along with some promising new IPs that players are hoping will fulfill their potential and become a new smash hit. But with so many games and so little time, choices must be made as to which ones get your money and attention.
Whether you're a sporty gamer and looking to pick up Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 (July 8) or EA Sports College Football 26 (July 10), or an FPS fan and want to dive into Destiny 2: Edge of Fate (July 15) or Killing Floor 3 (July 24), July 2025 has just about every kind of gamer covered.
We'd be remiss if we didn't mention Donkey Kong Bananza on July 17, or the Pacman-inspired Shadow Labryinth on July 18, so even nostalgic gamers are going to be eating well. And if you're into some of the more cozy stuff, Tales of the Shire is dropping on July 29, the same day as Grounded 2. Basically, there's a lot of fun games in the month to choose from.
These games are all on top of existing titles getting new updates and live service content, like season three of Marvel Rivals, season five of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and many others, so if you're looking to avoid the rising temperatures and pump up the air conditioning while playing something new, July 2025 may be stacked.
And now, I ask you, dear reader, which of July 2025's new games are you most looking forward to picking up?
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Destructoid Friday, June 27, 2025 2:15 PM
The Die Prinzessin Evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and you can choose a card to upgrade for free.
This evolution has no position lock, but the upgrades are suitable for CMs. Your chosen card will receive stat and overall upgrades, along with new playstyles and roles. There are plenty of great choices but this guide will help you narrow things down to the best possible choices.
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EA FC 25 Die Prinzessin Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of Die Prinzessin Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Die Prinzessin Evolution upgrades
There are four levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 3 upgrades
Level 4 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade conditions
Level 2 upgrade conditions
Level 3 upgrade conditions
Level 4 upgrade conditions
Best players to use in Die Prinzessin Evolution
Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution.
Your club's evo chain candidates can provide unique solutions exclusive to your Ultimate Team squad.
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Destructoid Friday, June 27, 2025 1:45 PM
Pokémon Go Fest's 2025 Global event is upon us, and like with previous years, you'll be playing over the weekend to try and find a slew of rare Shiny Pokémon and catch this year's flagship Mythical and new Legendary Pokémon mechanic.
For ticketed or non-ticketed trainers from Aug 28 to 29, players can take part in daily events that spawn a bunch of Pokémon with increased shiny odds for those who paid for the ticket. Each day will see its own unique spawns, with different Pokémon appearing every hour in four unique habitats. Ticketed trainers will also get some exclusive spawns on top of what is available as an added incentive.
It can be a bit confusing for new players taking part in their first Global Go Fest, so here is a rundown of all the main info you need to keep track of across the next couple of days when trying to complete your Special Research tasks and find a Shiny Pokémon you might be after.
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Weekend Bonuses
These bonuses are available for everyone, regardless of whether you purchased a ticket or not.
Ticked Bonuses
These bonuses are only available if you paid for the Go Fest Global ticket on the in-game store or web store.
Habitats and times
Four habitats spawn unique Pokémon each day, and these include the following, with the local time they appear:
Daily unique Pokémon encounters
Each day has unique Pokémon spawns, which include the following:
Saturday: Chansey, Skarmory, Larvitar, Shieldon, Shelmet, Vullaby, Oranguru, Goomy.
Zamazenta will also only be available on Saturday in raids. Unown D, E, H, I, L, and S are also only available on Saturday via ticketed Incense.
Sunday: Galarian Farfetch'd, Cubone, Ralts, Karrablast, Pawniard, Deino, Passimian, Jangmo-o.
Zacian will also only be available on Sunday in raids. Unown D, O, R, S, and W are also only available on Sunday via ticketed Incense.
Incense Ticked Encounters
For ticketed trainers, there is a host of unique Pokémon that only appear via incense spawns if you have paid for a ticket. These include:
Outside of all these, there are the usual hosts of special tasks, Collection Challenges, raids, and more to look forward to. So enjoy the event!
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Destructoid Friday, June 27, 2025 1:40 PM
Part of surviving your trek through PEAK's levels is eating enough food to avoid starving to death. While you can find plenty of food inside luggage and by foraging bushes, trying out weird foods makes the experience more fun and chaotic. That's where the Napberry comes into play.
Not only is the Napberry difficult to find, but it also has a peculiar power that can either end your run instantly or save you, depending on the circumstances. Let's dive into where to find Napberries in PEAK and their uses.
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How to find Napberry in PEAK
Napberry plants spawn exclusively in Alpine, PEAK's third level after Tropics. After progressing through the game far enough to reach this level, you'll occasionally find this purple fruit growing out of a small plant. You'll know you're nearby when you see purple particles coming out of a plant and start gaining a tired status effect.
The exact location of Napberry plants differs each day as the maps cycle. However, once you find one, you'll spot the plant in the same location during each run, letting you memorize its spawn until the map resets. Your best bet is to search caves, as they frequently spawn inside ALPINE's mountains. This makes them difficult to access, so move quickly if you want to avoid the fog and reach the level's peak without freezing to death.
What does Napberry do in PEAK?
As you approach a Napberry plant, you'll slowly become increasingly tired, with a pink "Zzz" status effect appearing on your stamina bar. Upon eating it, your bar will fill well past its normal capacity, causing your character to fall asleep until it depletes. Depending on the circumstances, this can eliminate your character, ending your run.
However, it does have some potential benefits. If you're suffering from injuries or other status effects, the Napberry's exhaustion will clear most of them. Similarly, if you're about to take a massive amount of damage by falling, becoming poisoned, or burning to death, you can quickly eat the Napberry as a "cure" of sorts. If you recover before your life bar depletes, you'll stand back up, making you, overall, healthier than you were previously.
This comes with several risks, though. In most cases, you won't recover in time, causing your character to die. Even if you were energized before eating the Napberry, it'll usually knock you out anyway. You'll also be susceptible to freezing damage from snowstorms if you're outside while eating it.
On the plus side, if you're confident you can survive the encounter or have a teammate who can revive you later, you can use the Napberry to progress through the Foraging Badge. The Foraging Badge requires you to eat five different berries in a single expedition. The Napberry counts as one, leaving you only four more to consume by the time your run ends.
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Destructoid Friday, June 27, 2025 1:20 PM
Pokémon Go Fest 2025 introduces new forms for Zacian and Zamazenta, and new Adventure Effects will also come along with them from Aug. 28, 2025.
Using Behemoth Blade and Behemoth Bash, trainers can, for a limited time, increase their attacking power or defensive power during Max Battles, even if they aren't using Zacian and Zamazenta during those fights. It'll make some fights easier, especially against Gigantamax Pokémon, so long as they know how to use them.
Before using both Behemoth Blade and Behemoth Bash, you need to make sure you've raided enough to change your Zacian and Zamazenta into their respective Crowned forms. This will let you use both their Adventure Effects by going into the Pokémon's summary and scrolling down.
How to use Behemoth Blade, Behemoth Bash Adventure Effect in Pokémon Go
To use Behemoth Blade, head to your Crowned form Zacian's page and scroll down until you see the Behemoth Blade Adventure Effect. You need to pay 5000 Stardust and 5 Zacian Candy for five minutes of activation. This effect can be stacked. When Zacian is in its Crowned Sword form, its Charged Attack Iron Head changes to the Charged Attack Behemoth Blade.
For Behemoth Bash, Zamazenta follows the same pattern and cost to use its Adventure Effect. 5000 Stardust and 5 Zamazenta Candy for five minutes of activation. This effect can also be stacked. When Zamazenta is in its Crowned Shield form, its Charged Attack Iron Head changes to the Charged Attack Behemoth Bash.
Adventure Effects cannot exist alongside each other, though, so you can't have both active at the same time, as well as other Adventure Effects available in-game, like Origin form Palkia and Dialga's effects, alongside the various forms of Necrozma.
If you want to get these Adventure Effects, though, you'll need to take part in the raids whenever Crowned Zacian and Zamazenta are available and save up enough energy to change the Pokémon's forms. So save your raid passes and prepare for the fight, trainers!
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Destructoid Friday, June 27, 2025 1:05 PM
Persona 5 The Phantom X is now available in all global regions, and it introduces all mainstream (and lesser-known) characters from the world of Persona to your mobile devices.
At its core, Persona 5 The Phantom X is a gacha, with some pretty interesting elements. Your degree of success in the turn-based combat will depend on the characters in your squad. The following tier list includes all characters available at launch, so you can separate the ones you'll want to invest your resources into.
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Persona 5 The Phantom X tier list explained
The characters in Persona 5 The Phantom X are differentiated by their rarities, but it's more important to understand their roles. Every character fulfills one of the following four roles: DPS, Support, Sustain, and Navigator. Additionally, some characters might be good in one game mode but not so good in others.
To keep matters simple, I have combined all the factors to construct my tier list. If one character is powerful in one mode and weak in another, I have added that point. I have made the tier list based on manual play.
Persona 5 The Phantom X S-tier characters
These are practically the best characters you can use, especially in their assigned roles. If you're lucky enough to get one of them, you can fix them for their role.
Persona 5 The Phantom X A-tier characters
The A-tier characters right now are pretty close to S-tier in terms of their in-game effectiveness. If you manage to land one of them, you can easily invest your resources and awaken them.
Persona 5 The Phantom X B-tier characters
When you've started, you won't have too many options to pick from. The following characters are good to fill in on a particular role if you're lacking in it.
Persona 5 The Phantom X C-tier characters
These are beginner characters that don't have much use. It's better to replace them as early as possible with better names from the tiers mentioned above.
The tier-list will be adjusted in the future based on new characters that we might obtain as new banners.
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Destructoid Friday, June 27, 2025 12:43 PM
During your Blue Heater 2 adventures, you'll start in a small town before venturing out into the open world and completing quests. From dangerous deserts to snowy forests, there's a lot to learn and even more to remember. Being able to explore Blue Heater 2's Discord and socials can help.
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Blue Heater 2 Discord server and socials
Here's a complete list of community links you can use to learn more about Blue Heater 2, including its tutorials, upcoming features, and more:
If you need help with a quest, want to trade with other players, or just want to talk to someone new, the Blue Heater 2 Discord is where you want to be. Although you'll need to verify your account, doing so unlocks sneak peeks, general text channels, and voice channels.
You can also use Discord for reporting bugs, trading with others, and sharing fan art. You can find these options through the server's channel list, where you'll find others talking in real time and sharing their experiences. That way, if you have a quick question and need some help, you'll have experienced players, moderators, and even the developers themselves around to answer.
You can also use the official Frank Development Community page to learn more about Blue Heater 2 and talk to others who play it. That way, if you've never used Discord or aren't comfortable joining its server, you can use Roblox's community wall to ask questions, talk about your experience, or see what others are up to.
Does Blue Heater 2 have a Trello?
At the time of writing, Blue Heater 2 doesn't have an official Trello page. While there's a lot of information to learn about within the experience, you'll have to rely on in-game exploration and Discord for most of your knowledge, at least for now.
There's a chance the team behind Blue Heater 2 may create a Trello page in the future. Typically, as games become more popular and have more content, these pages will appear so you can track the locations of NPCs, weapon strength, class perks, and more. As of now, though, your best bet is to use the experience's Discord server for asking questions.
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Destructoid Friday, June 27, 2025 11:57 AM
Call of Duty players have been hoping for a glimpse at Black Ops 7 ever since it was revealed in a cinematic trailer a few years ago, and now their wish has been granted. Kind of. Accidentally.
It appears that an internal developer message of the day was posted errantly on Call of Duty HQ, the hub app that all recent CoD titles are launched out of, and players who got it were quick to take screenshots. And in the images, we got several new looks at BO7 and what it has to offer, including what looks like soldiers in Advanced Warfare-style exosuits.
The first image shows two futuristic-looking soldiers, looking more like they're from Black Ops 4 than Black Ops 2 (BO7 is set 10 years after BO2), and text about a mode called Overload. In Overload, "two teams of six players each fight to control a neutral EMP device that must be delivered to the enemy HQ for score."
The second image shows more futuristic soldiers wearing exosuit-like frames, doing battle around a quadruped robot with a machine gun on its back, teasing modes for Core six-vs-six and 20-vs-20 Skirmish gameplay.
Some are questioning if this "leak" was intentional to drum up hype for BO7, but it appears that this may be a side effect of CoD HQ being the home for current and future content. The latest iteration of the CoD hub has had several leaks and data mines stem from it in the past.
The newest Black Ops 6 update, Season Four Reloaded, will drop next week. Beyond that, the next few months of CoD's schedule are shrouded in secrecy, including the assumed new iteration of CoD Next where BO7 and more looks at the franchise's future will take place.
For now, dedicated CoD-heads are still just waiting for BO7's release date to be confirmed so they can pencil in a sick day this fall.
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Destructoid Friday, June 27, 2025 11:44 AM
NBA 2K25 Season 8 is live, and there are some amazing rewards for the players to grind out in the MyPlayer and MyTeam modes.
Being the penultimate season of the game's annual cycle, there are several 99- and 100-rated cards and exciting cosmetic items. The full Season pass is yet to be revealed, but we know the release date and some of the highlight rewards.
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NBA 2K25 Season 8 release countdown
The release date and time have been known for some time as part of Season 7's Pass end date. However, 2K has officially confirmed the exact details in the recent patch notes. The new season went live on Friday, June 27, as it was expected.
The following countdown will end as the season goes live. Here are the applicable times for different time zones.
Once again, NBA 2K is following the standard schedule for kicking off new seasons.
NBA 2K25 Season 8 Pass rewards
To unlock the rewards, you'll have to gain seasonal XP by playing in the MyPlayer and MyTeam modes. Playing in any one mode also works, as you unlock the rewards level-wise. If you unlock the level 1 reward for MyTeam, it will also grant you the corresponding item(s) for MyPlayer.
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Destructoid Friday, June 27, 2025 10:36 AM
Gamers! Are you ready to hit up the movies for the next big live-action video game adaptation?! Hello? Don't all line up at once.
In case you missed it, the 2026 Street Fighter movie cast is quickly taking shape, and it's a list that is truly something to behold. It will reportedly feature rapper 50 Cent as Balrog, WWE wrestler Roman Reigns as Akuma, Aquaman's Jason Momoa as Blanka, and that's just the start.
Many gamers and movie fans are scratching their heads and rolling their eyes at the cast list thus far, but hey, who knows, maybe it could be good. The track record of live-action video game movies would suggest otherwise, though.
There have been so many live-action video game movies and TV shows over the years, and they run the gamut of everything from pretty good to absolutely dreadful. A lot of them do a poor job of pulling from source material, while others seem to be written ineptly, and others have atrocious acting performances. And some have all of these bad qualities, and more!
It all began back in 1993 with Super Mario Bros., starring Bob Hoskins and John Leguizamo as Mario and Luigi, respectively. And that movie was...unique. It began the trend of trying to "real world-ify" video games and is a good example of how, sometimes, simpler is better.
Most recently, we have some of the highest-rated adaptations, according to Rotten Tomatoes. Werewolves Within and Sonic the Hedgehog 3 lead the way at 86 percent and 85 percent Fresh, and then there's a massive drop-off to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 at 69 percent.
The biggest success so far, though, has been A Minecraft Movie, which released earlier this year and made a whopping $911 million at the global box office. You can bet we'll be seeing more CHICKEN JOCKEY at the box office soon.
Another movie that blended live action and CGI, similar to the Sonic and Minecraft films, was Pokémon Detective Pikachu in 2019, sitting at 68 percent Fresh. These are all just critic scores, though, so I'm curious as to what the gamers think about them.
Some other game movies did well enough to warrant sequels and/or reboots, including Resident Evil, Mortal Kombat, Tomb Raider, and Silent Hill. But were they actually any good?
And so, now I turn to you, dear reader. What is your favorite live-action video game adaptation? There's plenty to choose from, to be sure, but the quality of the field is a question mark, to be sure. Answer our poll below, and also let us know in the comments what you think.
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Destructoid Friday, June 27, 2025 10:29 AM
The Steam Summer Sale 2025 is spiking the temperatures with some fantastic deals, and there are plenty of options available even if you're on a tight budget.
The 10-dollar deals include a few amazing games that might be old by today's date, but they offer excellent gameplay value even standing in 2025. Similarly, you can also pick up indie titles that are even lower than their original prices, all thanks to the sale. Let's take a look at some of the best potential deals to consider.
Best Steam Summer 2025 deals to pick up under $10
Let's examine the best recommendations, followed by an explanation of why you should give these titles a go.
If I had to pick one deal out of my own recommendations, I would go with The Witcher 3. While the RPG is GOAT-ed in every way, CDPR has released plenty of post-launch content. The next-gen upgrade, which made the visuals even more stunning, was made available to all for free.
The same can also be said about Resident Evil 2, with the remake being a perfect tribute to the original release. With the same storyline but enhanced graphics, you don't have to sacrifice on the visual front while enjoying a fresh campaign.
However, the Steam sales always make me check out indie titles, and it's no different this time around. Stardew Valley is arguably one of the best games to play with your friends. If you look past the pixelated graphics, it has a nice story, plenty of in-game stuff to do, and the ability to play with your friends.
Hollow Knight and Inscryption, on the other hand, are ideally made for some solo actions if you prefer those. Inscryption is among my top three card games of all time, and it being on discount makes things sweeter. Hollow Knight is a great platformer for those who love such stuff.
If you're someone who is into simulation, Train Sim World 5 reacts to the challenges of piloting a train fairly accurately. The base game can feel slightly limited, and the DLCs are going to cost you extra. But you can still have hours of fun with the base version at a pretty cheap price.
Overall, there are plenty of other games you can pick for less than $10. However, I have tried to make the list as varied as possible so that it caters to all. Moreover, I have also considered factors like whether a game is currently available for a historically low price and the discount percentage (I only included titles with a 50-percent discount or more).
If you have a bigger budget, you can pick up more from the Steam Summer Sale 2025. There are some amazing deals available for all types of budgets, and here's a list of games you shouldn't sleep on till the sale is live.
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Destructoid Friday, June 27, 2025 9:28 AM
While Ancestors are the most powerful units in Silver and Blood, building a team to trigger all three Moon phases for the Blue Moon skill and ultimate buff is the most important mechanic in the game. Your team composition should include one character from each Moon Phase and this strategy along with Classes makes the best teams. You can double up on Vassals from the same Moon Phase just make sure you have Vassals from all three since their Specials trigger their corresponding Moon Phase. That's why I'll be doing a separate Silver and Blood tier list of Vassals for each Moon Phase to find the best Vassals for each one.
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Silver and Blood Waxing Moon Tier List
The Waxing Moon Phase in Silver and Blood is your team's first building block where you pick your Support and/or Tank Vassals. It's full of Defenders and Enchanters so I would pick one of each depending on what you're going to pick up for Half Moon since there are Enchanters there as well. Note that Defenders are important but aren't as OP as in other auto-battler games so I ranked them lower than usual except Ami: Transcendent who's really strong. Here are some highlights:
Silver and Blood Half Moon Tier List
The Half Moon Vassals are where you can pick up your melee DPS (Full Moon is usually ranged DPS) characters and/or another Support. It's filled with Assassins, Warriors, and Enchanters who are usually a mix of melee DPS and Utility. If you only picked up a Defender for Waxing Moon I highly recommend picking at least one Enchanter from here that being Acappella as the best one (Acappella is easy to get with the selector). That said the Full Moon tier list is where the best DPS Vassals in the game are located. Here are some highlights:
Silver and Blood Full Moon Tier List
You'll find the best DPS Vassals in Silver and Blood in the Full Moon list and they're usually ranged. It's filled with Sorcerers, Hunters, and some Warriors. The Full Moon is your bread and butter for damage and I highly recommend getting Van Helsing via your guaranteed SSR selector. Other than that the most powerful Ancients DPS are here but they're really hard to pull. You'll most likely get them via the 150-300-450 guaranteed Vassal selector. Here are some highlights from the Full Moon lineup:
Silver and Blood Reroll Guide
Silver and Blood isn't really a game that promotes rerolling because of the chest system where you can get 2 guaranteed SSR Vassals on 150 and 300 pulls and 1 Ancestor Vassal on 450 pulls. This promotes playing the game for longer to get powerful characters over time. However, if you do still want to reroll to get your desired SSR with the opening multi-pulls, here's how:
That's it for our Silver and Blood tier list and reroll guide. Don't forget to check out our Silver and Blood codes for free goodies and if you want a similar game I highly recommend Marvel Mystic Mayhem.
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