Kotaku Thursday, July 10, 2025 8:00 AM  Another great discount program bites the dust on Switch. Months after abandoning its gold coin cash-back program for digital game purchases on the eShop, game vouchers for Switch Online subscribers are also going away. Nintendo announced it won't be officially killing the deal until January 2026 though, so fans have… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 10, 2025 7:50 AM  A nearly year-long battle between SAG-AFTRA game actors and the major publishers over AI protections for performances is set to end, after both sides reached a tentative agreement this week. Details of the deal haven't yet been released, but the union says it includes "necessary AI guardrails" as companies adopt tools… |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 9:57 AM What's the complete list of Read or Not missions? The situation in Los Sueños is volatile to say the least, as violent crime surges across the city. Placed into the tactical boots of LSPD Commander David 'Judge' Beaumount, it's your job to crack down on crime and return Los Sueños to a peaceful state. Ready or Not's single-player Commander mode features 18 missions in the base game, plus six more through DLC. Your first playthrough of the tactical FPS game should take around ten hours, though you'll quickly ramp up your playtime if playing on hard mode or if you're trying to rack up S-rank mission scores. Read on for the complete Ready or Not missions list. Continue reading Ready or Not missions list - all main and DLC levels MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best co-op games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 9:52 AM The Crosswind system requirements are out, and you'll need a surprisingly powerful rig if you want to dive into this swashbuckling adventure as part of the alpha playtest. You'll need to get your hands on a Crosswind playtest key first, and then you'll get to explore ship-to-ship battles that are looking to put Skull and Bones to shame. Crosswind doesn't demand the best graphics card on our buying guide, but it will certainly help improve the overall performance of the alpha playtest before the developer Crosswind Crew implements some hardware optimizations. Of course, the final hardware demands are subject to change, hopefully for the better, but here's all you need to get the game running now if you manage to get your hands on a Crosswind alpha key. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 9:40 AM July 10, 2025: We have added the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls. How can I get free Monopoly Go dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links July 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 9:20 AM Is your Steam Deck running out of disk space too often? If you're not willing to risk opening it up for an SSD upgrade, a good alternative is to pick up a microSD card with plenty of storage. Thanks to this Steam Deck microSD card deal, you can treat your Deck to 2TB of SanDisk Extreme storage for just $165.60, its lowest ever price on Amazon so far, with a huge 17% discount on offer. This particular SanDisk Extreme card is one of the top recommendations on our best Steam Deck microSD card buying guide, thanks to its fast read and write speeds. If you've bought yourself a Steam Deck without enough long-term storage, a microSD card upgrade such as this one offers a quick and easy way to get around the problem. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 9:03 AM The narrative setup to XCOM 2 - humanity has lost, the aliens have won, and our entire species now faces destruction - is a masterstroke by Firaxis. Being on the back foot is terrifying, and that peril drives every minute of the game's tense atmosphere. So it is with Every Day We Fight. In this new strategy game, developed by Signal Space Lab and published by Manor Lords studio Hooded Horse, the extraterrestrial threat interrupts an ongoing global conflict, trapping your small squad of civvies in a neverending time loop and forcing them into a daunting role as humankind's last hope. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, New PC games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 8:36 AM July 10, 2025: We checked for new Roblox promo codes, tested a few expired ones, and detailed another way to get some free UGC. What are the new Roblox promo codes? Whether you're after new cosmetic pets, clothes, accessories, or a whole new avatar, promo codes are the easiest way to keep your character looking fresh without parting with your not-so-free Robux. New Roblox codes appear in events and brand giveaways, and our up-to-date list of valid codes is the best way to find out what's currently available to redeem. Unlike codes for specific Roblox games like Blox Fruit codes, Fisch codes, and All Star Tower Defense X codes, Roblox promo codes unlock free items you can show off to your friends across all Roblox communities. While Roblox music codes unlock universal tracks for your boombox, promo codes exclusively consist of cosmetic items. Continue reading Roblox promo codes July 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 8:10 AM How do you invert the high wires in THPS 3+4? There are many confusing challenges in THPS 3+4, but the Cruise Ship may feature some of the game's worst offenders. While there are some context clues that eagle-eyed players can pick out, for us normal people, you could end up spending hours skating around without knowing what to do. When it comes to the inverting the high wires goal in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, the only clue you're given in the goal runthrough is that there are wires hanging above a pool. This isn't particularly helpful, and this appears to be a common theme with the goals found on the Cruise Ship. Fortunately, we know exactly what you need to do in the skateboarding game. By following these steps, we can help you complete this goal and many others, like saving Painter Neal in the THPS 4 campaign. Continue reading How to invert the high wires in THPS 3+4 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best skateboarding games, Best sports games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 8:00 AM Huge floods, collapsed bridges, hundreds of houses and buildings destroyed - given the scale of the chaos in Roadcraft, and the enormity of your tasks, it's surprising how much the tiniest details can completely ruin your day. Yes, we need to pump out the quarry, lay tens of miles of electric cable, and redirect the town's water supply, but there's a bigger problem: I can't securely attach my asphalt paver to the back of my cargo truck. It's all about the minutiae in Roadcraft. Already one of the greatest and most realistic driving and simulation games on Steam, Saber's superlative Snowrunner spinoff is now several times better thanks to a long-awaited, transformative update, which addresses dozens of these seemingly minor little nuisances to make the whole experience more cohesive. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Roadcraft review, Best sandbox games, Best simulation games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 7:41 AM Rainbow Six Siege has always marched to the beat of its own breacher. You can see the influences, from the bomb-based intensity of Counter-Strike to the operator synergy of Overwatch and the environmental chaos of Battlefield, but by no means is Ubisoft's shooter a collage. It's a convergence that blends these ideas into something more focused, unpredictable, and personal. As the game's biggest update yet, Siege X puts its best foot forward to build on this unique identity, scratching a particular FPS itch that's still out of reach for its competitive peers. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Rainbow Six Siege X review, Play Rainbow Six Siege |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 9:43 AM The Subnautica 2 system requirements are live but the game has now been delayed into 2026. Early signs suggest that the game won't be too difficult to run by modern standards, but they're a considerable leap from the original game. While the Subnautica 2 release window is now set for 2026 following the delay confirmation, no exact date has been confirmed yet, although the rumor mill is stirring. Despite this, we already have the minimum and recommended specs you'll need to play Subnautica 2. While you won't need one of the best graphics cards from our buying guide, if your gaming PC only just about ran the original game, you're going to need some upgrades. Continue reading Subnautica 2 system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 7:40 AM The Schedule 1 system requirements are a mixed bag, with incredibly low minimum specs and recommended demands that scream overkill. Despite this confusion, this business sim is incredibly fun to play, and regular updates mean it's always improving. Now that we've established that you won't need the best graphics card from our buying guide to start playing Schedule 1, you can turn your attention to its remaining demands, which are unfortunately vague on the CPU front. Continue reading Schedule 1 system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 7:22 AM How do you save Painter Neal in THPS 3+4? San Fran is known for many things: the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, beautiful piers that are home to playful sea lions, and, in Tony Hawk's game, killer sharks, apparently. One of the first things you see as you start skating in San Francisco is a man holding on for dear life as a hungry shark attempts to swallow him whole - this is Painter Neal, and he needs your help. Some objectives in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 are fairly self-explanatory, some, like the nosegrind around the horn, require a bit of sleuthing before you can complete them. Saving Painter Neal is part of the latter, as there are no real clues on how you can stop a giant killer shark near his location. Continue reading How to save Painter Neal in THPS 3+4 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best skateboarding games, Best sports games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 7:19 AM How many Minecraft mobs are there? Short for 'mobile', Minecraft mobs are the creatures that can be found around the sandbox game, be they hostile or friendly. As of 1.21.7, there are now over 80 unique mobs in vanilla Minecraft. If that's not enough for you, even more can be added with some of the best Minecraft mods, but we're purely talking about the vanilla base game here. With that in mind, we've listed every single mob in the survival game, where they can be found, and whether they're passive, hostile, or neutral. You can also read more about mob variants in Minecraft and catch up on the newest arrivals to the overworld. Continue reading All Minecraft mobs list 1.21.7 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 7:02 AM July 10, 2025: We added new Genshin Impact codes and verified our list of active codes. What are the new Genshin Impact codes? Gathering Primogems and Mora in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind. Fortunately, developer Hoyoverse occasionally sends out gifts in the form of Genshin redeem codes. Most codes only work for a limited time, so it's best to redeem them as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse special programs: regular video updates detailing future updates to the free PC game. Redeem codes can also drop to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events. You can find all the active Genshin codes below, including what they have to offer, how to redeem them, and where you can look for more. Continue reading Genshin Impact codes July 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 7:26 AM We're fast approaching five years of Apex Legends, and throughout all the ups and downs, there's arguably never been a better time to jump into this battle royale game. If you take the leap, we're here to offer up the best Apex Legends settings so you can catch up quickly to the competition. You won't need one of the best graphics cards from our buying guide to run Apex Legends, but you could certainly benefit from taking a look at our guide to the best gaming monitors to make sure you reap all the benefits of having a high frame rate. Continue reading Best Apex Legends settings for PC and Steam Deck MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 8:32 AM What are the best Roblox games? Games aren't just better than ever for kids; the means of creating them are, too. The best example of that is Roblox: a massively multiplayer online game creation platform. Its user-generated creations allow you to weather the threat of a natural disaster, try your hand as a pizza maker, or take a break with a fishing adventure full of exploration and discovery. From sims and RPGs to tower defense and grand adventure titles, we've highlighted the best Roblox games to enjoy with over 100 million other pals in online games. Think of it like Minecraft and LittleBigPlanet smooshed together to create one of the best free PC games available. Below, you can find the best Roblox games and more about this exciting platform. Continue reading The best Roblox games in 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 6:56 AM July 10, 2025: We looked for new Cookie Run Kingdom codes. What are the new Cookie Run Kingdom codes? To create the kingdom of your dreams, you'll need as many crystals and resources as you can get. Thankfully, you're able to redeem codes to add to your in-game funds. After launching on mobile a few years ago, you can now jump into the PC version. Whether you're just starting this management game or have been grinding for a long time, make sure you redeem all of the Cookie Run Kingdom codes below. We'll keep updating this piece to ensure the codes are active, moving expired codes to the expired section. While you're here, check out the latest codes for Blox Fruits codes or Project Slayers codes if they interest you after redeeming the CRK codes. Continue reading Cookie Run Kingdom codes July 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Gacha games, Free PC games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 6:49 AM What are the Elden Ring Nightreign Everdark Sovereign events? As if Nightreign wasn't difficult enough, the developers have added a new mechanic to the game that strengthens specific Night Lords at the end of each expedition. The rewards for taking down these enemies can drastically change your builds, so it's definitely worth pursuing to become significantly stronger. These supercharged Elden Ring Nightreign bosses appear on a weekly schedule; if you want to take them all down, you're going to need to do it sooner rather than later. The Elden Ring Nightreign events in the co-op game are currently available for a limited time, but FromSoftware has said they will be made permanent at a later date. Continue reading Elden Ring Nightreign Everdark Sovereign explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring Nightreign review, Elden Ring Nightreign class, Elden Ring Nightreign bosses |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 6:30 AM Rimworld Odyssey is about to launch one of the most iconic and intricate colony sims into orbit as the new expansion lands this week. Ahead of its arrival, developer Ludeon Studios gives us a tantalizing final peek at what's in store, unveiling the new quests, a terrifying mech hive, and deadly drones. It's a scary world out there, but don't fear; along with Odyssey comes a new series of rare, unique weapons that are about to transform your colonists' capabilities in never-before seen ways. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Rimworld mods, The best games like Rimworld and Dwarf Fortress, RimWorld multiplayer guide |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 6:26 AM Before it was released on Thursday June 19, Broken Arrow was one of the most wishlisted strategy games on all of Steam, and with good reason. A rival to Warno, and spiritual successor to the classic World in Conflict, it serves as a more realistic, more challenging alternative to Command and Conquer, an RTS where - supposedly - tactics truly matter. But all has not gone well for Steel Balalaika's debut. Despite tens of thousands of daily players, Steam reviews for Broken Arrow have gradually grown more critical, citing problems with unit balancing, multiplayer settings, and, most significantly, online cheats. Now, the pseudo milsim's overall rating has dropped from 'mostly positive' to the far-less-auspicious 'mixed'. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best war games, Best tank games, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 6:21 AM What are the best VR games? When it comes to VR games, we're entering a golden era, kickstarted by the release of the Meta Quest 3. That being said, if you have any major VR gaming headset, you can play the vast majority of these games, all of which, we think, are the best advertisement for virtual reality. While there are many experiences out there, we're going to be more choosy, handpicking the top ones to play using the best VR headset options. After all, we only have room for the best VR games, and there've been some fantastic ones in the past year alone. If you'd rather keep your face in front of a traditional monitor, we'd point you towards the best PC games, which need just a simple old PC and none of this fancy goggles business. Continue reading Best VR games 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 6:01 AM One of my favorite summer activities is to find new games that I can play with friends, and our flavor of the moment is very much farming sims. Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing, even Palia, we've done them all - which is why the much-anticipated co-op update for the enchanting Mirthwood is just so exciting. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best management games, Best RPG games, Best life games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 5:45 AM Not content to let WD and Samsung take all the glory when it comes to new super-fast PCIe 5.0 SSDs, Crucial has just unleashed its latest flagship drive. Like the WD Black SN8100, the new Crucial T710 boasts a top speed of 14,900MB/s, making it the company's fastest drive yet. There's a catch here, though, which is that only the 1TB drive in the range can hit this speed - the 2TB drive I'm reviewing here tops out at 14,500MB/s. Even so, that puts it ahead of the last top-speed Crucial drive, the T705, while the claimed top write speed of 13,800MB/s puts this drive in competition with some of the fastest drives on our guide to buying the best gaming SSD. There's more to a good SSD than sequential read and write speeds, though, so I've put this drive through its paces in a number of benchmarks to see how it squares up to the competition, particularly when it comes to gaming. [site_jumplinks] MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Crucial T705 review, Best RAM for gaming, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 5:34 AM July 10, 2025: We checked for new HSR codes. What are the new Honkai Star Rail codes? If you're just starting your adventure through developer HoYoverse's gacha RPG, you might be wondering if there are any freebies to give you a boost. Thankfully, HoYoverse has delivered, and we've got the complete list of working promo codes for you to redeem. HSR codes are released periodically and often appear in livestreams and social channels ahead of major updates. These codes can net you some high-value currency, including Honkai Star Rail Stellar Jade, which you can use to pull the best characters from Honkai Star Rail banners. To save you time, we've collected all the latest promo codes in Honkai Star Rail, so be sure to check back regularly before they expire. Continue reading HSR codes July 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 10, 2025 5:31 AM July 10, 2025: We checked for new Warframe codes. What are the new Warframe codes? If you're on the hunt for free glyphs and cosmetics, you're in luck - we've got a complete list of available codes for the Digital Extremes shooter. If you don't want to spend money on unlocking cosmetics, then using codes for in-game character cosmetics, emotes, and glyphs is the best way to get around it. Content creators periodically reveal new Warframe codes, and we've listed every live code and how to redeem them below. Temporary promo codes for boosters, cosmetics, and items also occasionally pop up around big updates or special events and rewards from Warframe Twitch drops. No matter the occasion, check back regularly to redeem the latest Warframe codes. Continue reading Warframe codes July 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warframe on Steam Deck, Warframe builds, Warframe codes |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 10, 2025 9:42 AM  The Expanse: Osiris Reborn has attracted a fair few Mass Effect comparisons for its sci-fi squad combat and romanceable companions since its announcement last month. Not least from developers Owlcat themselves, who've namechecked the "iconic" RPGs as inspirations. In a recent interview with Polygon, creative director Alexander Mishulin said he's humbled, but that Osiris Reborn also has its own approach to choice, consequence, and storytelling that's a bit different from Bioware's sci-fi trilogy and also the other one (Andromeda was actually pretty solid though). |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 10, 2025 9:00 AM  It's the open environments of tactical RPG Every Day We Fight that have most caught my eye. Huge warehouses, bases, and ruins so stuffed with cover and walkways as to suggest the dominant species on the game's pre-alien invasion earth were sandbag piles. These sprawling layouts aren't just for show or getting a nice height advantage, either. The city is explorable between battles with your gang of resistance members, letting you poke around and scavenge before sneaking into optimal positions for the next scrap against invading aliens. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 10, 2025 8:03 AM  Sometimes it's fun to just do things that don't make sense. Especially in a game like Baldur's Gate 3 that generally rewards you for embracing the chaos and behaving a manner that'd leave onlookers scratching their heads and slightly afraid. Sadly, there's one immensely satisfying bit of action those who play the the RPG as a tadpole-slupring hypocrite have, to the best of my knowledge, been unable to get in on since November 2023. No longer. BG3 modders have stepped in to save us from the scourge that is logical decision making. |
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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 10, 2025 6:49 AM  It's been years, Gerry from the Riviera, but you can finally stop knocking on a certain Duchess' door in the hopes she'll let you see whether some Elven staircases are as spirally as you remember. A Witcher 3 modder has used REDKit to open those doors and had a crack at making a lore-accurate interior for Beauclair Palace, the posh setting of the fantasy game's Blood and Wine expansion. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 10, 2025 6:12 AM  Subnautica 2 is being delayed into 2026 by its publishers Krafton, which would lead to the survival game's studio missing out on a previously agreed $250 million bonus, meant to be shared among employees. The revelation comes via a report from Bloomberg, and could finally explain why Krafton ousted the studio's most senior figures last week. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 10, 2025 5:55 AM  Following a "tentative agreement" reached last month between video game voice actors represented by union SAG-AFTRA and companies including Activision, Insomniac, and EA, the 11-month strike is now over. A new contract has been approved, "effective immediately". with 95% of participating union members voting in favour, with 5% opposed. The terms of the Interactive Media Agreement include increased performer compensation, including overtime rates, and "guardrails" against AI - "including consent and disclosure requirements for A.I. digital replica use and the ability for performers to suspend consent for the generation of new material during a strike". |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 10, 2025 4:42 AM  I did scan strategy RPG Space Scum's trailer a few times for the hint of a feature that didn't make me immediately think, ah yeah, that's just like Battle Brothers innit. This is a bit unfair of me. After all, your dudes sit on chess piece-like plinths in this one. That's innovation, right? Anyway, I like the art and the bloke from the trailer looks like he'd nut me if I dwelled on the comparison too long. With someone else's face. So, here's a trailer. There's also a Steam demo from next month, although you can sign up for a playtest now. |
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Siliconera Thursday, July 10, 2025 9:00 AM
The Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop series are a staple that kids worldwide grew up with if they had access to Nintendo systems. From the original game on the DS in 2005, released worldwide, to five later 3DS entries that didn't make it outside of Japan, they showed up as handheld minigame staples. Tamagotchi Plaza is a revival of of the series appearing worldwide and, while it does fill an early launch niche for the Switch 2, I can't help but feel like this installment is lacking.
Tamagotchi Planet Prince Tamahiko abducts the player from Earth in Tamagotchi Plaza for a very important mission. His Tamahiko Town is competing to be the host of Tamagotchi Fest. It's a bit run-down, with shops not really catering to and pleasing visitors as they did in the past. To help bring the event home and help bring peace to Gotchi King (who is a giant egg) and his family, you need to revitalize the shops via playing minigames tied to them to properly serve customers and upgrade them. You can also upgrade parts of the town square to make the town more appealing.
There are 15 shops in the Switch 2 version of Tamagotchi Plaza, with five locked away until you essentially perfect other shops. Given we have ten right away and three of these extra shops are combination ones that combine elements from two existing experiences, not getting immediate access isn't too bad. I will say that I wish Hyde and NicoLabo made the two Switch 2 exclusive Sushi and Shuriken Shops available immediately. Given they're tied to a paid Upgrade Pack and might be the reason someone picks one version over the other, it feels like there shouldn't be any additional gatekeeping. Also, I found the Sushi Shop is one of the most clever and best paced inclusions, and hated that I needed to spend so much time even getting it.
While Tamagotchi Plaza is a minigame collection, it doesn't exactly function how ones you might expect would work. Aside from the Switch 2 Sushi Shop and Shuriken Shop, which both use mouse controls either for assembling and surving sushi or tossing shuriken at targets, these don't feel very gimmicky. There's no overuse of motion controls. There aren't guaranteed multiplayer experiences. If anything, many of them feel like they should all use touch-screen controls like the DS Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop series or mouse controls. Like the Dentist Shop involves selecting the tool, then using the joystick and A button to brush, drill to drill, tweezers to pull out bugs, and fill them. The Manga Shop means fulfilling requests to create two panel stories customers request. Galette Shop involves looking at the crepe ingredients and making orders. There are a lot of shops that involve selecting items from menus, possibly moving or arranging them, and hoping you did the right things.
I say hoping, because there are no instructions for shops. Once you visit one for the first time, it "reopens." You're then thrust into assisting customers. Some situations are very self-explanatory. The Night Pool has you wait for a visitor to request an item or drink. You make it or get it in the menu, then hand it to them. The Rap Battle is a brief rhythm game. The Personal Trainer minigame is something of a button masher that involves going at the speed the customer needs by checking responses. The Tailor means matching parts and patterns to the example. But some of these do involve some nuance, like the Eyewear Shop or Dentist. And the Manga Shop will straight up have a customer ask for a manga featuring ________ character, but there are no labels on any of the possible images! So good luck if you can't recognize Gozarutchi or Violetchi on sight!
A lack of tutorials and instruction is a common theme throughout Tamagotchi Plaza. You're told in the beginning you can swap your chosen partner at any time. The game never tells you how. If you don't go to places like the Committee Room or investigate, you might not realize you can customize areas and develop the town square. It's also a bit user friendly in other ways, as you need to walk to every shop. No clicking a location on a map and immediately being able to head into that minigame!
Tamagotchi Plaza also suffers from the past Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop issue of the quality of the minigames widely varying. Manga Shop is a novel idea, but can take far too long to complete a request for the amount of money you get. The Night Pool is more boring than entertaining. Dentist is probably one of my favorites, but that's because it doesn't deviate much from the original. Rap Battle has potential, but it's incredibly short and the actual raps both aren't that clever and don't really involve any "battling." You can get gotchi currency to upgrade elements, but none of the customization items feel all that exciting. It can feel more tedious than entertaining, and I feel like adjustments to minigame execution, some design changes to improve pacing, and more motivation to take part could have helped.
It isn't necessarily that Tamagotchi Plaza is bad, as I do think it could be fun for kids or someone who really loves Bandai Namco's virtual pet line. There are just some awkward decisions made that make it a little uncomfortable to play at times. And even if you do overcome that and work things out, it can feel like there's not too much to do. Especially since you can't even bring it out as "the early Switch 2 multiplayer minigame collection" due to how few games actually involve more than one person. For the right person, it could be fine, but it caters to a very specialized (and probably forgiving) audience.
Tamagotchi Plaza is available on the Switch and Switch 2.
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Destructoid Thursday, July 10, 2025 8:21 AM
For the past few days, I've been dusting off my old retro consoles to play some old games with some friends, and during that time, I came across a bunch of retro gems that have never been given a re-release, remake, or much love since they were first created.
It got me thinking about what type of older retro games need a modern-day reboot or sequel, something to bring them to the limelight once more for the modern-day gamer to either enjoy or experience for the first time. It was while thinking about this, I realized that a lot of those older retro games likely wouldn't resonate with today's audiences, and some of them are quite obscure.
To remove all doubt, I am mainly talking about game series or mascots that haven't been given a lot of love or been utilized at all outside of the old skin for a character or easter egg every now and again. And I think the first one I thought deserves the modern-day sequel might surprise you.
Oddly enough, one game I felt could do with some kind of follow-up was one of Nintendo's oldest titles. Duck Hunt. For a game so well known and even represented in recent games like the Smash Bros. roster, it's wild to me that there was never a Duck Hunt game for Wii during that console's height. Granted, you could argue there isn't much else they could do with the simple concept, but I feel like you could at least make something for Japanese arcades that would resonate with fans.
I also almost wanted to put Perfect Dark on this list after the recent remake got cancelled following the Xbox layoffs, but it feels too soon. Equally, other Rare properties like Banjo-Kazooie are in massive need of a modern sequel that wasn't the disastrous Nuts and Bolts.
And now for the big one. Shadow of the Colossus has been one of the most sought-after sequels considering the game's ending, and while there have been maybe times of spiritual successors, it's a series I would love to see come back outside of its various remakes and re-releases.
This is just a few sprinklings of a wider pattern of thought, and I wanted to get this thought out there to have a discussion with others on Destructoid on what other retro games you feel are deserving of some kind of comeback. Do let me know in the comments below!
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Destructoid Thursday, July 10, 2025 8:09 AM
To find Aurora, you need to navigate your way through an array of tricky Trials in Disney Dreamlight Valley. One of the tougher tasks you'll come across during these Trials asks you to cook the right meal for the Pegasus and Rabbit.
You're given vague riddles to figure out what kind of food each creature likes. It's decently tough to pair the right ones together for this task, so if you're stumped, here's how to cook the right meal for the Pegasus and Rabbit in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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What are the right meals for the Pegasus and Rabbit in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
During The Trial of Truth quest, one of your main goals is to cook up the right meals for both the Pegasus and Rabbit. The dishes you need to make are special quest ones you can't usually cook. You're presented with some vague hints about what you need to make for each critter, but not told the specific recipes.
Although the hints don't tell you this, you must use the ingredients laid out in the Trial Room. When you approach and use the cooking station, you're allowed to cook with any ingredients you already have in your inventory or stored away, but doing so won't help you finish this task. Instead, you must only cook with the special enchanted ingredients laid out on the table in this room.
Cook the right meal for the Pegasus in Disney Dreamlight Valley
The meal you need to cook for the Rabbit is a special quest recipe called Barley Salad. This dish calls for three unique ingredients:
There's no flexibility in this dish, so you must mix together only these three specific items to cook it.
Cook the right meal for the Rabbit in Disney Dreamlight Valley
The right meal for the Pegasus is Carrot Salad, a new and special quest recipe made with:
This dish also isn't flexible, so be sure to avoid adding any extra ingredients or mixing in the wrong ones.
Bring the right meals to the Pegasus and Rabbit in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Once you have both the Barley Salad and Carrot Salad made, head back into the main Trial chamber and walk up onstage to find these critters. Interact with each one to have them enjoy your freshly made dish and finish this quest.
With The Trial of Truth out of the way, you can now move on to tackling the final key quests you need to get done to unlock Aurora. Next, you need to finish up The Ink-Stained World by moving on to The Trial of Song.
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Destructoid Thursday, July 10, 2025 7:14 AM
Unlike most Roblox TD games the best trait in All Star Tower Defense X isn't the rarest one. At least not for all units since the best units all have at least a couple trait options that work really well on them depending on their role. Let's analyze all traits and find the best ones in this All Start Tower Defense X trait tier list and guide.
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Best Traits in All Star Tower Defense X
All Star is quite strong but it isn't the best trait in All Star Tower Defense X for all units as you'll soon see. Some Secrets and other top-tier traits work much better without All Star. Below we'll dive into each trait separately to analyze its power, effects, and best unit combos. Briefly, here's a breakdown of what the Tiers mean:
S-Tier Traits
A-Tier Traits
B-Tier Traits
C-Tier Traits
D-Tier Traits
All of these Traits are underpowered and act as filler for the Gacha system so just reroll them. If you're wondering what the Tank trait and Durability does in ASTDX, it essentially acts as resistance against enemy Stun effects on your unit. This can be pretty useful but overall you're better off with a DPS trait from A or S than this defensive boost.
How to Get Traits in ASTDX
If you're a beginner, here's how to get traits on your units in ASTDX:
How to Farm Trait Rerolls in ASTDX
Here are all farming methods for getting tons of Trait Burners in All Star Tower Defense X ranked best to worst:
That's it for my All Star Tower Defense X Trait tier list and Trait Reroll Guide. Check out our ASTDX unit tier list for the best units in the game.
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Destructoid Thursday, July 10, 2025 5:06 AM
A fresh server maintenance has been announced for College Football 26, and it will take the game offline for at least a few hours, if not more.
The latest maintenance comes immediately after the full launch on July 9, and it will partially disrupt your in-game experience. EA Sports hasn't announced the exact reason behind the maintenance, but we know when the servers will be taken down.
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College Football 26 server maintenance schedule
The server maintenance scheduled on July 10 starts at 6am ET/5am CT/3am PT. EA Sports seems to be following the same pattern as College Football 25, which is great news. However, the first update can be longer than routine maintenance later in the year.
As of writing, there's no official end time for the maintenance. If I had to predict, I feel that the servers should be up at 10am ET/9am CT/7am PT. Typically, the first few maintenance sessions last year were all between four and five hours long. There was an exception in the case of a couple of maintenance that were extended at short notice. If that happens, today's maintenance can go on for a longer time.
If there's a confirmed timeframe for when the server maintenance will be over, we will update it from our end. The same applies to any unnecessary delay that might also happen during the maintenance.
Which College Football 26 modes will be unavailable?
When the maintenance is live, you can still play and enjoy the game. However, certain modes will be unavailable until the servers are back. This includes CUT (College Football Ultimate Team), which will be completely out of order. Any attempt to matchmake will result in an error.
The same rule applies for online friendlies as well, which won't be possible without the servers. Additionally, the Team Builder website will be out of order. Any attempt to create, edit your creations, or share your fantasy team will result in an error until the servers are back on track.
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Destructoid Thursday, July 10, 2025 3:27 AM
Season 9 FUTTIES is now live in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team, and players can unlock a host of amazing rewards for their squads.
It appears that EA Sports has gone the full distance to make the season as lucrative as possible for fans. The rewards are available in two different versions: free and premium. You can unlock the latter with 1,000 FC Points or 500,000 coins. This guide will provide you with information about all the available rewards that you can grind throughout the season.
Complete EA FC 25 Season 9 FUTTIES rewards
There's a total of 40 rewards to unlock if you're limiting yourself to the free version of the Season 9 FUTTIES pass. If you decide to upgrade, you'll double your net rewards in EA FC 25.
To unlock the rewards, you'll have to complete several objectives throughout the season. Doing so will earn you SP, which are then required to achieve all the milestones. Once you hit a milestone, the applicable rewards will be unlocked for you to add to your inventory.
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