Kotaku Saturday, June 28, 2025 11:00 AM  Given just how categorically weird Hideo Kojima's games are, and how otherwise risk-averse AAA publishers tend to be, it is downright miraculous that Death Stranding was enough of a blockbuster hit for someone to greenlight a second one—even moreso since that's a game where even the people who played it will give you… |
Kotaku Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM  In Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Sam Bridges is tasked with the job of reconnecting Australia like he did in America during the first game. Equipped with a bunch of new toys for Sam to transport cargo with, many of the methods in the first game can be applied to his new adventure. But don't worry, there are some… |
Kotaku Saturday, June 28, 2025 9:00 AM Steam's Amazing Summer Sale Is Here, The Xbox 360 Gets An Update, And More Of The Week's Top Stories  This week, an official X-Files Lego set was revealed, the Xbox 360 got an update almost 20 years after its release, and players thrashed the latest Elden Ring Nightreign boss with the help of an overpowered relic. Also, Steam's big summer sale arrived with some incredible deals, and Mario Kart 64 got a very impressive… |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 11:55 AM June 28, 2025: New Volleyball Legends codes are in for UPD 25. What are the new Volleyball Legends codes? Taking to the volleyball court in this Roblox adventure will have you itching to get ahead of the competition. Inspired by the Haikyuu anime, you'll participate in volleyball matches in teams of six and compete to be the best. This unofficial, fan-made Roblox game isn't strictly affiliated with Haikyuu, but the imagery and references to the manga series are plain to see. Unlike the latest Blox Fruits codes or Dress to Impress codes, Haikyuu Legends codes won't get you currency, but they can have a direct effect on your skill level in the game, so take note. Continue reading Volleyball Legends codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 11:56 AM June 28, 2025: We've added a missing Brainrot Evolution code from the past week and the Summer update reward code. Want new Brainrot Evolution codes? We can help you keep up your dependency on the latest and greatest memes out there. Get free EXP Potions, coins, gems, and everything else with these Roblox Brainrot Evolution game codes and evolve your favorite brainrot character in record time. If you're on the lookout for other Roblox adventures, check out the latest codes for other huge games on the platform. We're always hunting for new Blue Lock Rivals codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Meme Sea codes. We have well over 100 Roblox games we're always keeping a watchful eye on to ensure we have the latest freebies ready to go. Continue reading Brainrot Evolution codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 11:03 AM Back before Helldivers 2 won everyone's hearts and minds, I poured a huge number of hours into Arrowhead's preceding co-op shooter, which was much the same but played from a top-down perspective. It's a format that works really well for enhancing that sense of survival alongside your peers, as proven by others such as Valve's free Steam game Alien Swarm. The latest to embrace this particular angle is sci-fi roguelike Section 13, which was recently launched out of early access, and we've got 25 Steam keys up for grabs in a new giveaway. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best roguelike games, Best story games |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 11:00 AM The latest AMD Radeon GPUs may have wowed us in most of our game benchmarks, but I've recently been trying them out with the new path tracing mode in Doom The Dark Ages, and found that this is one area where AMD still has a substantial game of Nvidia catch-up to play. Path tracing is a highly demanding form of pure ray tracing that makes gaming graphics look super realistic, and AMD says its latest GPUs can do it, but my test results show that Nvidia has a big upper hand here. As I found in my recent AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT review, you don't need an Nvidia GPU to run Doom The Dark Ages at decent settings – even at the Ultra Nightmare settings, which includes a lot of ray-traced eye candy, this budget AMD GPU will run the game at 74fps. However, path tracing is a different story. This advanced form of ray tracing isn't supported by many games yet, but it does make a substantial difference to the lighting in a scene, making for a much more realistic image. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:45 AM June 28, 2025: We're uprooting our whole yard on the hunt for new Grow a Garden codes for the Mega Summer update. What's the complete list of new Grow a Garden codes? Now confirmed as the biggest Roblox game of all time, Grow a Garden codes will absolutely help you, well… grow your garden! Get loads of free seed packs and other boosts by redeeming each new code before it expires. Given it's a game you don't always have to pay close attention to - and by that we mean your garden continues to grow while you're offline - you can jump into other picks from our best Roblox games list while you wait for things to grow. For freebies elsewhere, look to our guides on Mugen codes, Climb and Jump codes, and maybe even Basketball Legends codes if you're the sporty type. Continue reading Grow a Garden codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:37 AM June 28, 2025: We've added the new Grow a Garden Mega Summer crops to the tier list. What's the Grow a Garden seeds tier list? Although the rotating stock system on the biggest Roblox game around will always play a major role in your purchasing decisions, it's worth keeping a few things in mind when deciding how best to spend your hard-earned sheckles. Our ranking of the best Grow a Garden plants can help. Need a sampler? Grab a free seed pack or two with these Grow a Garden codes. And if you're new to the biggest Roblox game ever, you might want to know what the big deal was with the Grow a Garden Chicken Jockey homage. Looking to play something else while your garden grows? Blue Lock Rivals codes or Climb and Jump codes are both popular right now, too. Continue reading Grow a Garden seeds tier list - best plants to buy, grow, and trade MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:28 AM June 28, 2025: The Grow a Garden Mega Summer update has released. We're looking around for what might be next. When is the next Grow a Garden update? Grow a Garden has quickly become the biggest Roblox game of all time with over two million active players. Fighting through the noise of anime RPGs and obbys, this tycoon game stands out in a field of its own thanks to its relaxing farming sim gameplay and idle progress. Another reason for the Roblox game's immense popularity might be the creator's dedication to providing regular content updates. New Grow a Garden pets, seeds, mutations, and more are added every week, making it one of the best Roblox games around. If your garden is full of watermelons and bamboo right now, you might be wondering which new GaG seeds to grab during the next Grow a Garden update, so here's what we know so far Continue reading Next Grow a Garden update release date, schedule, and details MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:18 AM June 28, 2025: We've added details on the Aurora and Drenched mutations from the Grow a Garden Mega Summer update. We're working on the secret mutations. What are the best Grow a Garden mutations? Whether you want to build a garden that's perfect to show off to friends, or one that's designed to just make money, there are Grow a Garden mutations you'll want, others you'll want to avoid, and you'll need to know the effects one mutation might have when paired with another. Since Grow a Garden works while you're not even playing, check out the best Roblox games around for something else to play while things grow. If you're open to quick recommendations of the biggest games around, check out the latest Blox Fruits codes or Blue Lock Rivals codes. Of course, be sure to check for new Grow a Garden codes, too. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:20 AM June 28, 2025: We're working out the value of new plants from the Grow a Garden Mega Summer update, like the Pitcher Plant, Guanabana, and Delphinium. Need a Grow a Garden value list? If you're wondering if it makes sense to bankrupt yourself by buying that super rare seed you've got your eye on, our list of Grow a Garden crop prices should help you out. Though weight, mutation, yield, and growth time all play a part in the value of a fruit, vegetable, or flower, there's some simple logic to keep in mind. New to the world of Roblox horticulture? Check out the latest Grow a Garden codes for some free seeds to get you started. Once you've established your allotment, take a peek at the Grow a Garden seeds tier list to see what's worth ditching once your planting space starts to fill up with valuable perennials. Continue reading Grow a Garden value list for every crop MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:15 AM June 28, 2025: The first three known pets from the Grow a Garden Mega Summer update have been added to the tier list. What are the best Grow a Garden pets? With an ever-increasing number of pets and wild animals to have roaming your garden, it makes sense to question the best use of pet slots and which eggs to shell out your shackles on. Need a free seed pack to use alongside the pets you have roaming around in the biggest Roblox game ever? Check out all of the Grow a Garden codes. And after you sow your seeds, get a head start in other popular Roblox titles with the latest Blue Lock Rivals codes or Climb and Jump codes. For more help in making money in Grow a Garden, check out our Grow a Garden values list. Continue reading Grow a Garden pet tier list - best pets and egg MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:05 AM Only one game made me scream in panic at Summer Game Fest, and that's Mistfall Hunter. Sure, during my time in LA, I squeaked a few times at tricky soulslike bosses, oohed at beautiful pixel art, and chortled with glee at some zombie mashing. But my most audible (and embarrassing) reaction was to Bellring Games' extraction soulslike RPG. Cornered by a shambling miniboss while extremely low on health, it takes a final lumbering swing at me. Knowing that this will be the end of my loot, a panicked yelp escapes me. While the majority of my 30 minutes with Mistfall Hunter was a lot less stressful, this moment shows how Bellring has managed to fuse the challenge of FromSoft-style combat with the high stakes of an extraction game. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Best multiplayer games, Best soulslikes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:22 AM June 28, 2025: Grow a Garden stock trackers have been updated for the Mega Summer crops like Traveler's Fruit and Peace Lily. What's the best Grow a Garden stock tracker Discord? These can save you from the mammoth task of logging into the game every 10 minutes to check for new seeds, tools, and pets. With stock changing several times per school period, the best way to avoid GoG fatigue is to semi-automate the process of panning for new plants. New to the Roblox Grow a Garden trend? To jumpstart your allotment, take a look at the Grow a Garden codes and Grow a Garden value list. Both can help you avoid spending all your sheckles on crops that don't always deliver. We've ranked the best critters to set free on your farm in our Grow a Garden pets tier list, too. Continue reading Best Grow a Garden stock tracker Discord MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:22 AM June 28, 2025: We're working on discovering new GaG console commands for the Grow a Garden Mega Summer update that's out now. What's the full list of all Grow a Garden admin console commands and cheats? If you have the required permissions to use them, typing in a few Grow a Garden commands can make you the talk of the town in no time at all. If you feel like becoming the Oprah of the Roblox world, read on. If you're looking for GoG cheats and commands, we imagine you're having a rough time making your garden truly your own. If direction is what you need, check out our Grow a Garden pets tier list and Grow a Garden seeds tier list. And if there happen to be some working Grow a Garden codes right now, you'll score free seed packs and pets without resorting to boring hacks. Continue reading All Grow a Garden console commands and cheats MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 10:00 AM There's not long left to wait until we delve into the criminal underbelly of 1900s Sicily in Mafia: The Old Country. So, what better way to prepare for the next Mafia game's Friday, August 8 release date than to play through (or replay) the Mafia trilogy? Thanks to Humble's latest bundle, you can do just that for a huge discount. Humble's 2K Classic Trilogies: Mafia X Bioshock Bundle packs in the Mafia Definition Edition trilogy and the Bioshock trilogy for as little as $18 / £13.44 – making each game just $3 / £2.24. Whether you want a refresher on the series before the next game, you've not played the excellent definitive editions before, or you've never played a Mafia game, Humble's bundle offers the perfect chance to prepare for Mafia: The Old Country for a welcome discount. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Check out the latest Humble Bundles, Browse the latest Humble sales, Get Humble Choice |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 9:34 AM Just when I started to think Terraria 1.4.5 couldn't get any better, Re-Logic has once again proved me wrong with a glimpse of the upcoming Terraria Palworld crossover in its latest State of the Game for June 2025. The new blog from head of business strategy Ted 'Loki' Murphy gives an update on the progress towards launch, shows off a couple of new furniture sets we'll get our hands on in the sandbox game's next update, and unveils a Palworld pet that is about to transform one of the dullest bits of busywork forever. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Terraria mods, Terraria happiness guide, Terraria bosses guide |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 9:35 AM June 28, 2025: One new Anime Shadow 2 code has cleared out the rest. What are the new Anime Shadow 2 codes? While still in beta testing, this Roblox adventure is scooping up players at a pace, suggesting it's an experience well worth trying before its full release. This list of Anime Shadow 2 game codes should get you all the boosts and new top-tier Shadows you'll need to help you catch up to (or eclipse) your friends. For general Roblox freebies, check out the latest Roblox promo codes. And for roleplaying games, use these Roblox music codes to add some ambience to your place or set up a street party. And if you're looking for recommendations, Grow a Garden codes continue to be popular. Blue Lock Rivals codes just keep coming, too. Continue reading Anime Shadow 2 codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 9:29 AM June 28, 2025: Two new Basketball Zero codes have replaced the last lot. What are the new Basketball Zero codes? Stemming from a collaboration with the original owner of smash-hit Roblox sports game Blue Lock Rivals, the legendary developer is now letting you shoot hoops with anime icons big and small. If Roblox is your main source of play, do consider checking out our Blue Lock Rivals codes, Volleyball Legends codes, or Anime Rangers X codes guides. We check more than 100 of the most popular Roblox games for new codes constantly, helping to ensure there's always a steady stream of freebies to grab while you wait for your favorite titles to update. Continue reading Basketball Zero codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 9:27 AM June 28, 2025: We're looking for new Bubble Gum Simulator Infinity codes for UPD 9 and the Bruh Invasion. What are the latest Bubble Gum Simulator Infinity codes? We've scoured Discord, Twitter, and every other social platform the game uses to find new Roblox BGSI game codes you can use to score some easy freebies. Get the edge in your bubble-blowing adventures by staying on top of new code drops before they expire. If you're a big Roblox fan, check out the latest codes for other huge games on the platform. We're always on the lookout for new Blue Lock Rivals codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Dress to Impress codes just a name a few. In fact, we have well over 100 Roblox games we're constantly scouting for codes. Continue reading Bubble Gum Simulator Infinity codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 9:19 AM June 28, 2025: Another week means another weekend, so we're back on the pitch looking for new Azure Latch codes. What are the new Azure Latch codes? Becoming the ultimate egoist takes far more than a few fancy tricks, though it doesn't hurt to have Kaiser or Rin's playstyles in your locker. Of course, you'll need the cash to roll for them. That's where Azure Latch game codes come in. In Azure Latch, you take to the Blue Lock pitch and showcase your soccer game skills to become the cream of the Roblox crop. At first, you'll be another one of Ego's unpolished gems, but with sheer grit, determination, and a few handy codes, you'll make it as Japan's number-one striker. Continue reading Azure Latch codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 9:21 AM June 28, 2025: We're looking for new Anime Rangers X codes for the delayed rework. What are the latest Anime Rangers X codes? This fresh new Roblox tower defense title brings easy freebie redemption back to the biggest genre trend of last year, granting it a quick boost of launch popularity against classics of the past. Looking to try the rest? Give these SpongeBob Tower Defense codes a go if you're into the silly yellow guy and its equally colourful cast of characters. For another anime game hit, give underdog Anime Last Stand codes a go, or Anime Vanguards codes and Anime Adventures codes a try for two of the most popular Roblox TD titles to date. Continue reading Anime Rangers X codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 9:07 AM June 28, 2025: We're keeping a close eye on new Mugen codes for the weekend. 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 Saturday, June 28, 2025 9:14 AM June 28, 2025: Get a bunch of Sand Dollar boosts with this new SpongeBob Tower Defense code for the weekend. What are the new SpongeBob Tower Defense codes? Bikini Bottom is in danger and only the aquatic city's goofiest goobers can protect it. From SpongeGar to double Krabby Pattied-up Squidward, there's a wild cast of characters that can be called upon to aid the defense effort with new Roblox SpongeBob Tower Defense game codes Of course, these iconic faces come at a cost, requiring you to cough up Gems and Magic Conches to partake in the Roblox game's gacha system. Fortunately, the SpongeBob Tower Defense codes often reward you with these precious materials, so load up Roblox, dive into Bikini Bottom, and use the following codes to keep it safe. Continue reading SpongeBob Tower Defense codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 9:11 AM June 28, 2025: After the longest time, a new Fisch code has been released. What are the new Fisch codes? Promising the pinnacle of exploration and progression on Roblox, Fisch gets even better when you use the latest Fisch game codes for free rewards. After launching in mid-2024, the Stardew-inspired fishing game has become a juggernaut, amassing tens of millions of visits. Just like when using Fishing Simulator codes, getting extra items or currency will make the Roblox angling experience far easier since you'll be able to access or buy upgrades much faster. That's even the case when trying out Meme Sea codes, too. This quick and easy Fisch guide will tell you about all the free rewards you can get so far. Continue reading Fisch codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 7:38 AM Full Diablo 4 patch notes today outlines all the Season 9 changes we can expect, and there are class nerfs in store across the board. Blizzard has given us a rundown of its post-PTR adjustments for the new Sins of the Horadrim update in a Campfire Chat, and it's a sad day for Barbarian players. The iconic class is on the wrong end of the nerf hammer, and it's not alone, although Sorcerers and Druids may well be in for a better time. Blizzard has, however, responded to the PTR feedback with some very welcome Nightmare Dungeon improvements. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Saturday, June 28, 2025 6:29 AM June 28, 2025: We added new Bingo Blitz credits to our list. What are today's free Bingo Blitz credits? You won't be playing much bingo without them, that's for sure. Even if you've exhausted your usual free credits in Bingo Blitz through login rewards, premium subscriptions, and everything else, the secret to playing another round is through these Bingo Blitz credits links. New Bingo Blitz free credits links work in much the same way as Monopoly Go dice links. One click and your account is automatically topped up with credits ready to be used on multiple rounds or one big blow-out session with multiple cards. The choice is yours. Continue reading Free Bingo Blitz credits June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Bingo Blitz credits, Best card games, Best PC board games |
Siliconera Saturday, June 28, 2025 9:00 AM
One of the biggest reasons I'm not 100% gushing over Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is, as mentioned in my review, there are times when Kojima Productions unnecessarily repeated certain story beats. For the sake of avoiding spoilers, I didn't spell out exactly why this bothered me so much. Now that everyone's gotten a chance to play, it is time. I think the entire Neil Vana character and storyline is completely unnecessary in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach and the narrative would have been much stronger if Kojima Productions hadn't wedged it in so the sequel would include a Cliff Unger character and gameplay segments.
Editor's Note: There will be lots of major Death Stranding and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach spoilers regarding the story and Neil Vana below.
In the original Death Stranding, segments with former Army Special Forces Captain Cliff Unger come up and involve warzone boss fights against the soldier. They're gritty. They're dark. It's steeped in mystery. It ties in greatly with Sam's own past and offers incredibly insightful reveals into why he is a repatriate capable of returning from the Beach after death. It offers an insight into the Bridge Baby program Bridges created. It diversifies gameplay in a game that doesn't really glorify or utilize combat in the way we expect from Hideo Kojima titles. Because of these moments, we realize Sam almost ended up being a BB. Cliff is his father who strived to save him and prevent that. Die-Hardman tried to help, but failed and was under Bridget Strand's orders to get Sam. Sam ended up killed in the ensuing altercation, but Amelie brought him back to life and bestowed the repatriate abilities upon him. Bridget adopted him.
As you can see, all valuable.
My first issue with this comes from a gameplay perspective. While those moments with Cliff Unger were intriguing and fantastic setpieces, there isn't the same need for them with Neil Vana in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. This is a far more combat-heavy game, one in which concerns about corpses and Voidouts won't be a problem until the post-game. (That is, if you choose to enable the option that even makes them an issue.) Sam gets a wide array of weaponry. We're encouraged to use them against armed survivalist humans, BTs, and ghost mechs of all sorts. There isn't the same avoidance around altercations. The nature of the storyline also means we happen upon segments when elements of the Beach come up, such as when the DHV Magellan rides tar currents or Sam goes through Plate Gates, so tastes of otherworldly experiences already come up too.
I'm also bothered by how similar the Neil Vana segments are to the Cliff Unger ones. They aren't 1:1 with the original experiences, since they draw from moments in our new opponent's life. However, they're so similar that there isn't the same punch. Deal with the ghostly soldiers accompanying the boss. Play shadow-games with him as you hit him with a few bullets or fists, then chase him down to attack again. Get some vague pieces of scenes that don't always make sense or tell the full truth until you see the bigger picture. The tie between the two again seems to be the BB, in this case Lou's pod.
Given the other means by which Kojima Productions trickles out information about Lou, that makes Neil Vana segments in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach feel unnecessary too. Once Sam and the crew at Drawbridge start looking into it, we get just as much valuable insight from folks like Fragile, Heartman, Deadman, and The Motherhood's Doctor. Instead of forcing this other character in for the sake of having another Cliff Unger antagonist around, why not instead push even more into the concepts of Sam connecting and relying on his friends and allies at Drawbridge to come to terms with what's happened to Lou and get answers about her past?
Especially since, frankly, the injection of Neil Vana and the Lucy Strand storyline in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach made me feel like Kojima Productions retcon events and established facts from the original game. Once one of these Neil nightmare segments involves a scene with Lucy telling him that the child she is carrying is his baby and we get Sam's reaction, I actually needed to stop playing and double check my notes from a Death Stranding replay ahead of this release to confirm this ended up rewriting history. It's more than just a photograph being changed from one game to the next to more closely match a character redesign. This is changing from Sam suddenly having a negative view of his wife, to the point of saying she was only his therapist and not his partner, after going through a game where it felt like the developer established he loved her and was heartbroken over her suicide and voidout that resulted after her body was undiscovered. And if there is this hostility over what happened and the betrayal introduced in this entry, why did he keep the photo of the two of them with his mother Bridget?
Because this Neil Vana storyline is forced into Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, we get this complete rewrite of history and events. I also feel like it doesn't fit in with other bits of established lore from the previous game. Allegedly, Lucy told Bridget about her dreams of the Beach while pregnant. Except if she was talking to Neil at this time, she would know about Bridges' BB plans, the sacrificial BB project, and his involvement in transporting Stillmothers over the border. This game even confirms she had been collecting evidence on the wrongdoings. So why would she have confided in Bridget about that and had that somehow chronicled in the original game?
In turn, this completely rewrote history for the events that led to Sam becoming an outcast and isolating himself. The first game established Lucy's death and voidout did it. But here, we see that it was Neil Vana's getting to that state that caused the voidout at UCA-01-0C. It also establishes that Sam actually made it to Lucy's side before this, again rewriting things.
I get that Hideo Kojima probably decided somewhere along the way that it would be cool and tie things up nicely to somehow tie Sam and Lou even closer together by making her his daughter with Lucy and trying to maker her situation as a BB similar to what Cliff Unger went through with him. I think the execution ended up being not great. Shoehorning Neil Vana into Death Stranding 2: On the Beach to set up similar gameplay and story beats ends up undoing character development and lore from the first game. It completely kept it from having any kind of impact on me in the way the Cliff and Sam reveals in Death Stranding did. It's just disappointing, and I feel the story would have been stronger without the character in it.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is available on the PS5.
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Destructoid Saturday, June 28, 2025 4:27 AM
In NBA 2K25, the answers to 2KTV episodes can be a steady source of some great rewards to help your cause in modes like MyTeam and MyCareer.
So far, thirty nine episodes have been released, and they include questions associated with the game and basketball in general. Solving the questions and choosing the right answers will help you get different in-game rewards. This guide contains answers for every question that has appeared on the episodes since launch.
Table of contents
NBA 2K25 2KTV episode one answers
Here's the complete list of all 13 questions you will come across in the first episode, along with all the answers.
The rewards are mentioned within the brackets.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 2 answers
Here are the questions and answers from the second episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 3 answers
Here are the questions and solutions for the third episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 4 answers
Here's the answers for all ten questions that appeared on Episode 4.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 5 answers
Here are the answers for all the questions shown in Episode 5.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 6 answers
Here are the answers for all the questions shown in Episode 6 of NBA 2K25 2KTV.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 7 answers
Here are the answers for all the questions shown in Episode 7 of NBA 2K25 2KTV.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 8 answers
Here are the answers for all the questions show in Episode 8 of NBA 2K25 2KTV.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 9 answers
Here are the answers for the questions appearing on Episode 9 of NBA 2K25 2KTV.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 10 answers
Here are the answers for the questions appearing on Episode 10 of NBA 2K25 2KTV.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 11 answers
Here are the answers for the 11th episode of 2KTV.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 12 answers
Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 12th episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 13 answers
Here are the answers for all the questions that appeared on the 13th episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 14 answers
Here are the answers for the all the questions that are part of the 14th episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 15 answers
Here are the answers for the questions that appeared on the 15th episode of 2KTV.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 16 answers
Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 16th episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 17 answers
Here are the answers for all the questions that appeared on the 17th episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 18 answers
The 18th episode aired on January 10, and here are the solutions.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 19 answers
The 19th episode is now available, and here are the solutions.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 20 answers
The 20th episode is now available, and here are the solutions.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 21 answers
The 21st episode is now available, and here are the solutions.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 22 answers
Here are the solutions of the questions appearing on Episode 22.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 23 answers
Here are the solutions of the questions available on Episode 23.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 24 answers
Here are the solutions of the questions from Episode 24.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 25 answers
Here are the solutions of the questions of Episode 25.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 26 answers
Here are the solutions for the questions appearing on the 26th episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 27 answers
Here are the answers for the questions from the 27th episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 28 answers
Here are the answers for the 28th episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 29 answers
Here are the answers for the 29th episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 30 answers
Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 30th episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 31 answers
Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 31st episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 32 answers
Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 32nd episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 33 answers
Here are the answers for the the questions appearing on the 33rd episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 34 answers
Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 34th episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 35 answers
Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 35th episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 36 answers
Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 36th episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 37 answers
Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 37th episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 38 answers
Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 38th episode.
NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 39 answers
Here are the answers for all questions appearing on the 39th episode.
How to watch 2KTV episodes in NBA 2K25
Checking out the weekly episodes is pretty easy, and it can be done from the home screen. You'll find a 2KTV tab on the bottom. Opening it will automatically run the current episode. If you want to check out a past episode, click Y/Triangle button, and select the one you want to watch.
Unless NBA 2K makes changes to their older routine, a new episode comes out on every Friday at 7 PM ET.
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