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Kotaku Friday, July 18, 2025 9:30 AM
    

FromSoftware has always been a prolific studio, pumping out new spin-offs and sequels at blistering rate without slipping on quality. So, it wouldn't be a complete shock to hear the studio's next unannounced game is closer than we think. According to one new report, it's codenamed "FMC" and releasing before the end of…

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Kotaku Friday, July 18, 2025 8:24 AM
    

Weeks after their sudden and mysterious dismissal from Unknown Worlds by parent-publisher Krafton, the Subnautica 2 studio's cofounders have filed a lawsuit for breach of contract. At the center of the complaint are allegations that Krafton tried to sabotage the Early Access release for one of Steam's most wishlisted…

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Kotaku Friday, July 18, 2025 7:30 AM
    

Nintendo has announced a second round of its super-top-secret Playtest Program "related to a service for Nintendo Switch Online." This time there's room for four times as many applicants, a total of 40,000, for the playtest taking place from July 28 to August 10. If it's anything like last year, those spots will be…

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Kotaku Friday, July 18, 2025 7:00 AM
    

Nintendo made it very clear in 2023 that mobile game Mario Kart Tour would receive no more updates. As part of the company's mass move away from mobile gaming, the four-year-old app had had its day. But now, almost two years later, the game is receiving a surprise new campaign to celebrate the recent arrival of Switch…

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PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 9:58 AM
    

July 18, 2025: We checked for new Etheria Restart codes.

What are the new Etheria Restart codes? As is standard practice with gacha games these days, Etheria Restart is overflowing with free items, upgrade materials, and banner currency locked behind promo codes. Lucky for you, we've carefully combed through the usual haunts to find them all, so you can redeem them before they expire.

Etheria Restart is the new anime turn-based RPG on the block, and with so much to offer right out of the gate, you're probably looking for the fastest, cheapest, and easiest way to skip the gacha grind. Etheria Restart redeem codes can give you the freebies you need to pull the best characters on our Etheria Restart tier list, and build your favorites to make them more powerful than ever. Here are all the Etheria Restart codes to redeem right now.

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PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 9:50 AM
    

July 18, 2025 We checked the status of the Dune Awakening servers.

Is Dune Awakening down? While we still love single-player games, there's also something to be said for the chaotic joy to be had in multiplayer experiences, especially massively multiplayer ones.

One of the few downsides to playing with friends and strangers around the world is the instability of online servers. As a survival MMO, Dune Awakening could fall victim to severe server downtime, so if you're struggling to get into Arrakis, that could be why. Here, we've got the latest on maintenance in the crafting game, and the current Dune Awakening server status.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date

PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 9:49 AM
    

What are the new WWE 2K25 locker codes? It's all heating up in the ring in WWE 2K25 as players prepare for another fiery year of MyFaction. Assemble your roster of legendary wrestlers throughout the ages as you travel the globe, searching for worthy competitors.

These WWE 2K25 codes provide you with helpful rewards for MyFaction, ensuring you have everything needed to create an all-star lineup of wrestlers. MyFaction can be quite the slog if you're relying entirely on in-game rewards, so it's always nice to get an instant upgrade to your squad by redeeming codes in the sports game. You can find the latest WWE 2K25 codes below, along with instructions on how to redeem them.

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PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 9:44 AM
    

What are the current and upcoming Marvel Rivals events? There is an entire multiverse worth of story going on in Marvel Rivals, with everything happening everywhere all at once; stopping Spider Zero from pushing the cart is only good enough until the next round starts, and we know that those screaming goats will be back, win or lose. Luckily, there are story events that have a fixed start and end point, and even better, they come with a ton of rewards.

Now in Season 3 of the multiplayer game, there are some spicy Marvel Rivals events for you to enjoy, boasting exclusive rewards for your favorite Marvel Rivals characters, and even cash prizes depending on whether your competitive cogs are turning.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list

PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 9:44 AM
    

Whether you fancy yourself a Sith Lord, Jedi Master, Bounty Hunter, or covert agent, the Star Wars The Old Republic system requirements will prove no challenge to modern gaming rigs. So long as your gaming laptop or PC has a graphics card no more than ten years old, you should have no issue accessing the 7.7 Dynamic Worlds update.

Star Wars The Old Republic has survived nearly 15 years as the go-to Star Wars MMORPG after Star Wars Galaxies was, very sadly, shut down in 2011. SWOTOR has received relentless updates, including the latest Dynamic Worlds update, which introduced a host of new encounters to the game. Despite this, the game's actual PC requirements have remained phenomenally low. The power of the Force may be with you, but you won't be needing the power of the best gaming PC from our buying guide if you want to dive into the best MMO in the Star Wars universe.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Star Wars games, Free MMOs, Best MMOs

PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 9:25 AM
    

Doom The Dark Ages may have been more 'stand and fight' than the conventional run-and-gun Doomguy outing, but that's not to say it was any less aggressive in its execution. The earth-shaking shockwaves emitted by the Slayer's steps as his feet beat the ground into submission give him all the poise and panache of a nuclear missile, each thud of the boot accompanied by Finishing Move Inc.'s raucous OST. While you were foregoing touching grass to explore Argent D'Nur, the Slayer and his metal-chugging chorus were more than embracing it, the latter in a more unconventional sense.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Doom The Dark Ages review, Doom The Dark Ages weapons, Doom The Dark Ages missions

PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 9:24 AM
    

Who are the best Marvel Rivals characters? Marvel and NetEase's star-studded hero (and villain) shooter is filled with fan-favorite characters from across the multiverse. While each character brings their unique gameplay flair to the game, some are far mightier than others.

Our Marvel Rivals tier list for Season 3 divides the multiplayer game's 40-strong cast into multiple bands of viability, taking into account their innate power and presence in the meta. Once you've found a top-tier Marvel Rivals hero to climb the ranked ladder with, learn all about them in our Marvel Rivals characters guide.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list

PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 9:42 AM
    

Check out the Silent Hill 2 system requirements if you plan on giving this iconic horror remake a go on PC. While the minimum requirements don't demand a lot of your gaming PC or laptop, the recommended specs could catch you out if your hardware is starting to show its age.

While the best graphics card from our handy buying guide would be overkill for Silent Hill 2, it's nice to have if you're aiming for decent performance at a higher resolution. That being said, the Silent Hill 2 system requirements also clearly state that Nvidia DLSS, or an equivalent upscaling tech, is required for solid performance at 4K.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 9:14 AM
    

Who are the FC 26 Heroes? EA's keeping its cards close to its chest this year when it comes to the new iteration of its Heroes system. FC 25 featured upgradeable Heroes who morphed from Origin to Prime forms, granting them bonus stats.

The fact that the FC 26 Icons evolve indicates that the mechanic is being brought back, although it's unconfirmed whether the FC 26 Heroes will receive the same treatment. At the very least, current leaks indicate that this year's cohort will rival the likes of Eden Hazard, Fara Williams, and Guti, players who all made their mark on the previous iteration of the best soccer game series.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA Sports FC 26 system requirements, Best sports games, Best soccer games

PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 9:06 AM
    

July 18, 2025: We've added new 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.

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PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 8:58 AM
    

Want to know about new Genshin Impact characters? During each new update, there's usually at least one brand-new playable character introduced to the roster. They typically appear on event banners with increased drop rates, including one five-star character and three four-star characters.

While we know which characters are likely to appear on the next Genshin Impact banners, some characters featured in this guide might not be playable right now, but they can still be found in Genshin Impact. We've also included some characters who are rumored to join the free PC game down the line, but may not have an in-game model just yet. While none of this information is official until Hoyoverse says otherwise, here's a round-up of all the current rumors and speculation.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 8:45 AM
    

What are the current and upcoming Genshin Impact events? A new version of Genshin Impact arrives every six weeks, complete with new characters, quests, and events. It's difficult to determine which events are currently running and if there are any new ones coming soon, so here's a schedule for all current and upcoming Genshin Impact events.

There are usually a number of Genshin Impact events running simultaneously, and they aren't just in-game events. Hoyoverse often launches a web event every update, which gives players a chance to learn about the latest Genshin Impact characters through an interactive story told through a web browser. Like all gacha games, the rewards for completing events in Genshin Impact range from in-game items like Primogems and Mora to real-life prizes like mouse mats and plushies.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide

PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 8:41 AM
    

Want to know what Genshin Impact outfits are available? The outfits system was introduced in the Genshin Impact 1.6 update, following months of pleading from the community. These outfits give you the chance to dress your favorite characters in brand-new clothes.

As Genshin Impact characters are locked behind gacha mechanics in the free PC game, players were initially worried that skins may be sold using the same system. However, there are actually two methods to unlock skins: purchase the skin for 1,680 Genesis Crystals, or complete specific Genshin Impact events to unlock the skin for free. If you're unlucky enough to miss the event, free skins will make their way to the Character Outfit Shop in the future. Here's a list of every outfit available in Genshin Impact right now and how to get them all for yourself.

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PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 8:38 AM
    

Genshin Impact banners rotate every few weeks on a precise schedule, and we always know what to expect thanks to regular updates from Hoyoverse. The developer of the anime game always keeps its fans in the loop with regular livestreams and social media updates, so you can plan where you want to spend your hard-earned Primogems.

With a three-week turnaround for banners, the roster of Genshin Impact characters is constantly changing, and the free PC game regularly introduces two new characters to wish for. Every limited-time character banner, or event wish, contains a five-star character and three four-star characters with increased drop rates. There's also a Genshin Impact weapon banner, which runs alongside each character banner and changes weapons every update.

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PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 8:34 AM
    

July 18, 2025: We added the latest Genshin Impact codes from the livestream 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.

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PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 8:04 AM
    

Half the fun of life sims is living out the everyday moments with your carefully crafted characters, be it exploring, traveling, or even vacationing. And it looks like the upcoming update for Inzoi is going to give your Zois even more freedom to do the above, by introducing a new feature that will allow them to go on vacation to a new Stardew Valley style island getaway. And there's even better news, there's going to be farming.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Inzoi cheats, Inzoi roadmap, Inzoi system requirements

PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 8:01 AM
    

Firaxis is still hard at work on fixing Civilization 7 after a rocky launch. Paradox is taking a summer break after the busy launch of Stellaris Biogenesis. My most-anticipated 4X game right now, though, is Endless Legend 2. Over a decade after the original launched, Amplitude Studios is preparing to deliver a sequel that looks every bit as creative and distinctive as its predecessor. But there's some bad news; the Endless Legend 2 release date is delayed, although we'll still get the chance to try it soon thanks to a new demo.

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PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 7:36 AM
    

July 18, 2025: We added the latest Wuthering Waves codes from the 2.5 livestream.

What are the new Wuthering Waves codes? Everyone loves a freebie, especially when it comes to gacha games. It's no secret that they can be a bit of a grind if you're not prepared to open your wallet. We're here to help you offset that cost with Wuthering Waves redeem codes that contain free items and premium currency.

The latest WuWa codes are released periodically and often include premium currency to spend on the latest Wuthering Waves banners or level up your favorite Wuthering Waves characters. These redeem codes are only active for a limited time, so you have to be swift to redeem them before they expire. Our list of all the latest codes in Wuthering Waves is updated regularly, so you can claim gacha game rewards without upsetting your bank balance.

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PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 7:34 AM
    

The only thing better than a good gameplay loop in an action-packed roguelike like Hades 2 or Dead Cells is the ability to take on that challenge with friends in online co-op again and again. Luckily, that is exactly what Neon Abyss 2 serves up, along with a colorful cyberpunk world.

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PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 7:27 AM
    

Too many games filling up your gaming PC? You can banish those storage worries today, thanks to this gaming SSD deal. This 1TB Crucial T500 gaming SSD is now just $75.19, netting you a huge 34% saving on its list price.

This Crucial drive delivers great performance without breaking the bank, making it one of the more budget-friendly upgrades you could pick up right now. It's only a little slower than the Samsung 990 Pro, which is the fastest PCIe 4.0 SSD drive on our best gaming SSD shortlist, but for $25 less than the Samsung drive's current Amazon price.

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PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 7:20 AM
    

How do you get Warframe Twitch drops? The open-world shooter still receives Twitch drops for a chance to win various rewards and there are a few channels and ways to claim them. Fortunately, the devs keep an updated Twitch schedule for upcoming streams, so you can tune in for Twitch drops.

The main source of Warframe Twitch drops are Prime Time streams or Dev Streams, all of which can be found on the official Twitch channel, alongside the schedule. It's also worth keeping an eye out for sponsored community streams, which include Twitch drops. In addition to these regular drops, the developers announce drops for big updates or events, which we've included below. There could be items in these drops to help you craft the best Warframe builds or improve your aesthetic.

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PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 7:41 AM
    

What is the current and next Wuthering Waves banner? Otherwise known as Convenes, WuWa banners run on a three-week rotation, which doesn't give you much time to decide which characters to pull and which to skip. Our banner schedule includes both phases of the current Wuthering Waves update, along with all the upcoming banners to help you decide.

The Wuthering Waves banner system is typical for gacha games, allowing you to spend your hard-earned Wuthering Waves Tides for a chance to acquire some of the best characters and weapons in WuWa 2.4 banners. The latest Wuthering Waves codes and events can help you redeem free currency to get started. Once you're flush with Tides, it's time to spend them all on the current and next Wuthering Waves banners.

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PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 6:52 AM
    

We've probably all been there. Having spent hours or even days carefully crafting our Minecraft world block by block, we stumble across the perfect item in the Marketplace that would just add that magic touch to our creative vision. You know the feeling. So, if you're designing a crystallized world, the stylish new Crystal Suit skin might be exactly what you're looking for. There's only one problem: you need to spend at least $350 first to get it.

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PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 6:43 AM
    

When is the Subnautica 2 release date? A decade after the original Subnautica launched into the deep blue sea of early access, Unknown Worlds has finally revealed the hit series' next evolution.

While it promises more of the same open-water exploration we love, Subnautica 2 is finally bringing a native multiplayer experience to the table. However, just because you've got a few buddies to go diving with, that doesn't mean the survival game will be any less terrifying than its predecessor. To find out all we know about the Subnautica 2 release date window and what the game entails, read on.

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PCGamesN Friday, July 18, 2025 7:52 AM
    

The FragPunk system requirements start incredibly low, but only cover gameplay at 1080p and 30fps, which isn't ideal for a competitive shooter. If you're looking for a fast frame rate at a higher resolution, the specs take a considerable jump up.

You won't need the best graphics card from our buying guide to play FragPunk, even when its settings are cranked up to the max. As a competitive shooter, you're going to want to prioritize performance, which could mean lowering graphical settings even if your gaming PC can push the game to its limits.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 18, 2025 9:00 AM
    

BoJack Horseman was a show about Horsin' Around.

There was a good thing that had once been and a horse man who was now years removed from it, but still clung on to the idea that the magic was still there. I'll not stray into spoiler territory, but that clinging generally didn't go too well for old BoJack. He was a bitter, selfish, washed-up star who so often looked back, rather than looking forwards. It was to his detriment.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 18, 2025 8:03 AM
    

Helldivers 2 developers Arrowhead have made clear that they're still very much all-in on the game right now, with adding more stuff to the good shootery thing they've got going being the main focus. That said, the studio's bigwigs have provided a couple of hints at what the future might hold for them, with the latest being that Helldivers 3 is "hopefully many years away".

Also, they aren't fans of players voting to rename a city on Super Earth 'Gun', which is a thing that's been going on in Helldiverland lately.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 18, 2025 7:30 AM
    

4X strategy games tend to look an elegantly patterned tablecloth covered in toy soldiers. Entrotria looks like a geode full of maggots, or the inside of a prehistoric fridge. Admit it, you did not clock the screenshot above and think "4X". You scanned it and thought "I don't remember sneezing" and by extension, "I need to get my sinuses drained immediately". Here's a trailer.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 18, 2025 6:47 AM
    

If you don't have anything else on this morning, perhaps you'd like to fill the life of a small clay golem up with purpose. I cannot be certain, but at present I believe that the easiest way to do this is with the demo for Tall Trails. It reminds me of playing old N64 3D platformers round my mate Liam's house between watching VHS recordings of Keenan and Kel, which is a nice place to be. It's also got Breath Of The Wild's stamina wheel and freeform clamouring, although you don't need to worry about that too much because you can stuff chilli peppers into your boot and use it like a jetpack.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 18, 2025 6:43 AM
    

Oblivion arguably isn't really Oblivion if you're not bouncing around Cyrodiil in an effort to level up your acrobatics slightly faster. Oblivion Remastered's devs knew that, and so opted to keep the classic "level up by doing the abilities you picked" approach, with some minor tweaks to make it less frustrating.

If, however, you long to ding by being handed boatloads of XP simply from completing quests and killing NPCs by any means, a modder's got you covered. While working on fleshing out a full Fallout 4-esque settlement system for Oblivin' after midnight, MadAbormodding's decided to double down on the rads and bring Fallout 3's levelling system to Cyrodiil.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 18, 2025 6:22 AM
    

Valve have begun removing a variety of sex games from Steam in line with their recent updating of the platform's rules and regulations to allow banks and credit card companies to essentially forbid certain kinds of "adult content". In a statement to RPS, a company representative confirmed that games are being delisted as a result of the rules change, adding that the developers in question are being given Steam app credits as compensation. The alternative, Valve suggest, is that banks and card companies might pull the plug on all transactions, and users in general would lose the ability to buy stuff on Steam.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 18, 2025 4:07 AM
    

FromSoftware's RPGs have done much to explore the cycle of death and resurrection that games have historically taken for granted, but ask comparatively few questions on how the bosses feel about all this. What of the growing psychological weariness that comes from having to swat the same quixotic gnat over and over? What of the despair that grows from realising that, in the eternal battle between godly power and free resurrections 4 life, resurrections will always win out on a long enough timeline. Broken meta. Plz fix. My crumbling empire and poetically exposed eterna-hubris cannot take any more.

What I'm saying is, when people talk about Dark Souls being about "overcoming adversity", they are lying to themselves. Dark Souls is about being a tiny little cheater running face first into a wall until your head is so used to the shape of the bricks that they simply have no effect on your fat, dumb skull. Dark Souls is about using an unfair advantage to torture gods who are much better than you at everything.

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No Sleep for Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files

No Sleep for Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files feels like a filler season of an anime. The characters are generally interesting and the experience is fine, but it feels like a way to fill time while a bigger, grander, more meaningful experience is on the way. I enjoyed myself through this more brief adventure. Just I couldn't shake it feeling like it went through the motions of what we'd expect from an installment, rather than doing something truly fresh and new like AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative.

Things begin in No Sleep for Kaname Date with a bit of a mystery and a typical type of AI: The Somnium Files moment. Kaname Date is being chased by mystery men. He sees an adult magazine and summons the strength to grab it and escape. As he stands in front of a mirror, he struggles to remember who he is and what happened. Upon getting outside, he witnesses these individuals and Iris Sagan, aka "A-set" and "Tesa," being abducted by aliens. From there, we see Iris trapped in room with a control console, ruins, and a wrist device that allows her to call upon Date for help. She's also instructed to make use of her third eye by the mysterious individual who trapped her there, ahead of a Great Reset. Meanwhile, Date isn't just tasked with investigating on his own and offering advice as she tries to escape, but with using Psync to head into Somnia to explore that world and discover more details tied to this new case.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3unyJ-FHl0&t=1s

No spoilers for the story, but even if Spike Chunsoft hadn't been upfront with No Sleep for Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files not being written by Kotaro Uchikoshi, I would have been able to tell. It's okay. It isn't like any established individuals act too out of character. But the story doesn't feel as engrossing as the previous two tales. Again, I don't want to spoil anything, but I came away with the impression that characters behaved the way I'd expect them to, rather than featuring any kind of unique presence, nuance, or development like we saw in the original two titles. It's fine enough and I had an okay time, but I wouldn't call it a must-play in the same way AI: The Somnium Files and its Nirvana Initiative sequel are. 

That said, No Sleep for Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files starts you off with one of the Escape room puzzle segments. This is the new type of gameplay joining the real-world Investigation and Somnium explorations of Somnia segments. Essentially, it should be like pairing up elements of 999 and Zero Escape with AI: The Somnium Files. This means scouring environments in rooms, picking up clues and items, and piecing things together to proceed. This is from a third-person perspective, as we control A-set during these moments. However, we can zoom-in for a closer, first-person view for a more detailed look. It fits in well within the existing mechanics of the series, and the difficulty options allow you to turn things down to "story" level to remove any sort of penalizations or time limits for leisurely solving things. However, while it is fine, I didn't feel as challenged as I did during Uchikoshi's other works. Again, avoiding spoilers, it is very clear with the "tutorial" initial escape room what you need to do, and I couldn't shake that kind of feeling with any other Escape segments. Even when you do get to the point of adding Ota Matsushita to the mix, I never felt really accomplished after completing one of the challenges in that segment.

The Investigation and Somnia segments work similarly to past games. Depending on the type of scenario, either Date or Aiba is exploring to gain information. In an Investigation, that means going through places in Tokyo. In a "dream," that's a more otherworldly experience with its own dream logic you need to follow to get results and break Mental Locks within six minutes. In each case, this means interacting with the environment and talking with individuals. Though in Somnia, that does mean more puzzle elements, whereas in the real world it comes down to checking everything. The main difference here compared to past games is that the Investigation segments now include a bit of Somnium elements within the real world via Wink Psync. It is a timed segment to further analyze a person's thoughts and responses to get results that might otherwise be obscured. 

If it seems like I'm struggling to find anything to really say about No Sleep for Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files, that's because I feel like there's really not much to say. It doesn't make the sort of substantial, storytelling strides forward as the other two installments in the series. The new Escape gameplay works fine, but it isn't as exciting as Kotaro Uchikoshi games that fully dedicate themselves to that kind of experience and mystery. The established Investigation and Somnia segments feel about the same as they always do and don't really reinvent the wheel. I had some fun, but not nearly as much as I did with its predecessors. It's there and feels like a placeholder ahead of whatever is actually next for the series. Folks who really enjoy AI: The Somnium Files and are biding time waiting for the next Uchikoshi project might like No Sleep for Kaname Date, but it isn't really for anyone else.

No Sleep for Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files will be available on the Switch, Switch 2, and PC on July 25, 2025. 

The post Review: No Sleep for Kaname Date Feels Like an AI: The Somnium Files Filler Episode appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Friday, July 18, 2025 9:12 AM
    

Maleficent with green fire around her by a well in disney dreamlight valley

There are many faces, both friendly and not, that you can meet around the village in Disney Dreamlight Valley. One of the many characters you may come across is Maleficent, a powerful fairy you may want to unlock.

If you're eager to add her to your village, you may be wondering what needs to be done to recruit her to the valley. She's not an easy character to get, so here's what you need to know to unlock Maleficent in Disney Dreamlight Valley.

How to get Maleficent in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Maleficent using green magic in Disney Dreamlight Valley
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Maleficent is unlocked as a villager at the very end of The Unwritten Realms: Maleficent's Demise quest. This task isn't an easy one to reach, though, as you first have to complete several prerequisite quests to unlock Maleficent.

Maleficent prerequisites in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Before you can unlock Maleficent, you need to complete the main storyline for The Storybook Vale part one and a decent chunk of part two as well. In total, there are 22 quests you have to get done before you can recruit her. All of the tasks you need to tackle are as follows.

To work through all of these quests, you also need to unlock and befriend Merida, Flynn, and Hades. They're important characters for all of these tasks, so getting them in your valley is crucial for eventually unlocking Maleficent, too.

A close up of maleficent using magic in disney dreamlight valley
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The main quests that focus on recruiting her are The Unwritten Realms: Maleficent's Gift, The Unwritten Realms: The Spinning Wheel, and The Unwritten Realms: Maleficent's Demise. During these tasks, your goal is to find three essential memories to stop her from being erased. This includes:

Each one of these quests has a series of complex puzzles to solve and can take quite a while to get done. Between these tasks and the many other prerequisite missions that come before them, Maleficent is easily one of the trickiest characters to add to your valley. She's not a character you can jump in and unlock right away, so focus on steadily working your way through all of the required tasks over time to recruit her.

All Maleficent quests in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Once you have Maleficent in your village, there are quite a few quests you can complete for her to unlock an array of special rewards. All missions available as you build your friendship with her are as follows.

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Destructoid Friday, July 18, 2025 9:05 AM
    

Eight Date Everything! characters posing next to each other

Date Everything! boasts a massive cast of incredibly talented actors lending their voices to the objects you can meet around your house. It's got quite a star-studded cast, so there's a good chance you might hear a voice you recognize but can't quite place.

If you want to learn more about the voices behind all of the objects around your house, here are all of the voice actors in Date Everything! and where else you may have heard them.

Complete Date Everything! voice cast and what else they've been in

Name Image Voice actor Other projects Item Number
Abel Abel in Date Everything! Steve Blum Star Wars: Rebels
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
Marvel Rivals
Table 11
Airyn Airyn in Date Everything! Mary Elizabeth McGlynn Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence
Air 93
Amir Amir in Date Everything! Pej Vahdat Tracker
Poker Face
The Old Man
Mirrors 45
Arma Arma in Date Everything! Erica Mendez Genshin Impact
Hunter x Hunter
Aggretsuko
Fire alarm 65
Artt Artt in Date Everything! Keythe Farley Mass Effect 2
Fallout 4
Mass Effect 3
Artwork 17
Barry Styles Barry Styles in Date Everything! Nick Wolfhard The Last Kids on Earth
The Encounter
Makeup 50
Bathsheba Bathsheba in Date Everything! Anjali Bhimani Ms. Marvel
Apex Legends
Overwatch 2
Dead to Me
Bathtub 48
Beau Beau in Date Everything! Ashley Johnson The Last of Us
The Avengers
Blindspot
Minecraft: Story Mode
Cardboard boxes 85
Ben-Hwa Ben Hwa in Date Everything! Erika Ishii Apex Legends
Destiny 2
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Buttplug 69
Betty Betty in Date Everything! Mela Lee Mortal Kombat 11
Apex Legends
Avengers Assemble
Bed 66
Beverly Beverly in Date Everything! Marisha Ray 8. 13
Batgirl: Spoiled
The Legend of Vox Machina
Mini bar 31
Bobby Bobby Pinn in Date Everything! Carolina Ravassa Overwatch
The Affair
Grand Theft Auto V
Bobby pin 79
Bodhi Windbreaker Bodhi Windbreaker in Date Everything! Steven Booth Modern Love
Submissions Only
Time capsule 87
Cabrizzio Cabrizzio in Date Everything! Sonny Onorati Dog Man
Hello Kitty and Friends Supercute Adventures
Cabinet 33
Cam Cam in Date Everything! Adam McArthur Jujutsu Kaisen
Star vs. the Forces of Evil
Kaiju No. 8
Trash can 43
Captain Jaques Pierrot Captain Jaques Pierrot in Date Everything! JB Blanc Barry
Arcane
Breaking Bad
Ship in a bottle 27
Celia Celia in Date Everything! Julia McIlvaine KaBlam!
Anthem
Ceiling 5
Chairemi Chairemi in Date Everything! Cherami Leigh Temple Gradin
Not Cool
Fast Food Nation
Chair 12
Chance Chance in Date Everything! Matt Mercer Fallout 4
Resident Evil: Damnation
Batman: Arkham Origins
ThunderCats
D20 60
Curt & Rod Curt & Rod in Date Everything! Davied Morales
Jacquis Neil
Sorry, We're Dead
Illumeably
Grand Crew
Physical
Curtains 9
Daisuke Daisuke in Date Everything! Daisuke Tsuji Invasion
Brockmire
Ghost of Tsushima
Dishes and utensils 40
Dante Dante in Date Everything! Dante Basco Hook
Avatar: The Last Airbender
But I'm a Cheerleader
The Legend of Korra
Fireplace 22
Dasha Dasha in Date Everything! Courtenay Taylor X-Men '97
Mass Effect 2
OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes
Destiny 2: Lightfall
Desk 53
Deenah/Daemon Deenah/Daemon in Date Everything! John Patneaude The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak
Yu-Gi-Oh!: Go Rush!!
Dresser/Glitch 68
Diana Diana in Date Everything! Erika Harlacher Persona 5
Hunter x Hunter
The Seven Deadly Sins
Diary 67
Dirk Dirk in Date Everything! Johnny Yong Bosch Akira
Ark Exitus
Bleach
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Dirty laundry 76
Dishy Dishy in Date Everything! Eric Bauza Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Ben 10: Omniverse
Transformers: Robots in Disguise
Dishwasher 39
Dolly Dolly in Date Everything! Erica Lindbeck Spider-Man
DC Super Hero Girls
World of Warcraft: Warbringers
Dustbunny 21
Dorian Dorian in Date Everything! Ben Starr Jamestown
You
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Final Fantasy XVI
Door/Ladder 7
Doug Doug in Date Everything! Sungwon Cho Anime Crimes Division
BlackBerry
Avowed
Existential dread 98
Drysdale Drysdale in Date Everything! Neil Newbon Baldur's Gate 3
Stranded
Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV
Dryer 74
Dunk Shuttlecock Dunk Shuttlecock in Date Everything! Alejandro Saab Genshin Impact
Honkai: Star Rail
Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku
Sports equipment 81
Eddie & Volt Eddie & Volt in Date Everything! Jonah Scott Fire in His Fingertips
Beastars
The Prince of Tennis
Electricity 19
Fantina Fantina in Date Everything! Mica Burton Star Trek: Picard
Lazer Team
The Eleven Little Roosters
Fan 82
Farya Farya in Date Everything! Zehra Fazal How to Get Away with Murder
Lucifer
Batman: Death in the Family
First aid kit 52
Florence Florence in Date Everything! Anne Yatco Genshin Impact
Jujutsu Kaisen
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Floor 4
Freddy Yeti Freddy Yeti in Date Everything! Fred Tatasciore Team America: World Police
Kung Fu Panda 2
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
Fridge 35
Friar Errol Friar Errol in Date Everything! Liam O'Brian Asura's Wrath
Critical Role
Curse of the Golden Flower
Air fryer 41
Gaia Gaia in Date Everything! Siv Ryan The Prince of Tennis
Epithet Erased
Globe 26
Hanks Hanks in Date Everything! Robbie Daymond Critical Role
Spider-Man
Hi-Fi Rush
Hangers 72
Harper Harper in Date Everything! Laura Bailey Spider-Man
Spider-Man 2
The Legend of Vox Machina
The Last of Us: Part II
Hamper 75
Hector Hector in Date Everything! Christian Navarro 13 Reasons Why
Prey for the Devil
Can You Ever Forgive Me?
HVAC/AC Vents 14
Henry Hoove Henry Hoove in Date Everything! Zeno Robinson Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
My Hero Academia
Big City Greens
Vaccum 78
Hero-Hime Hero-Hime in Date Everything! Stephanie Sheh Your Name.
Bleach
Sailor Moon Crystal
Anime figure 70
Holly Holly in Date Everything! Brianna Knickerbocker Fire Emblem: Fates
Genshin Impact
Durarara!!x2
Holiday decorations 92
I, Ronaldini I, Ronaldini in Date Everything! Josh Dean Mass Effect
Mass Effect 2
YPF
Ironing board 44
Jean-Loo Pissoir Jean-Loo Pissoir in Date Everything! Max Mittelman One Punch Man
My Adventures with Superman
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Toilet, plunger, and toilet paper 46
Jerry Jerry in Date Everything! Damien Haas Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
Fortnite
Clarence
Junk drawer 54
Johnny Splash Johnny Splash in Date Everything! Robbie Daymond Critical Role
Spider-Man
Hi-Fi Rush
Shower 47
Keith Keith in Date Everything! Christian Lanz Elena of Avalor
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Puss in Boots Shorts
Key 86
Keyes Keyes in Date Everything! Joy Ofodu The Sales-Off
My Time at Sandrock
Piano 25
Koa Koa in Date Everything! Moses Goods Inhumans
Hae Hawai'i
Rescue: HI-Surf
Couch 20
Kopi Kopi in Date Everything! Dom Dinh I Want to Be His Prey!
Fire in His Fingertips
Game World Reincarnation
Coffe machine 42
Kristof Kristof in Date Everything! Troy Baker The Last of Us
BioShock Infinite
Batman: Arkham Knight
Treadmill 80
Lady Memoria Lady Memoria in Date Everything! Colleen Clinkenbeard Wolf Children
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood
Attic boxes 91
Lucinda Lavish Lucinda Lavish in Date Everything! Sarah Natochenny Pokémon Master Journeys
Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Fortnite
Lavish edition 102
Luna/Connie Luna in Date Everything! Shelby Young Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
American Horror Story
Persona 3 Reload
Gaming console 24
Luke Nukem Luke Nukem in Date Everything! Travis Willingham The Legend of Vox Machina
Critical Role
Avengers Assemble

Sofia the First
Microwave 37
Lux Lux in in Date Everything! Michael Lorz My Happy Marriage
Gotham
Difficult People
Lamp 13
Lyric Lyric in Date Everything! Ray Chase X-Men '97
Jujutsu Kaisen
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Book 58
Mac Mac in Date Everything! Regan Linton imperfect
Love Land
Computer and keyboard 56
Maggie Maggie in Date Everything! Ali Hillis Mass Effect
Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Beverly Hills Chihuahua
Magnifying glass 61
Mateo Manta Mateo Manta in Date Everything! Ben Balmaceda The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel - Northern War
Dandadan
Monster Hunter Wilds
Blanket 29
Mikey Transaction Mikey Transaction in Date Everything! Max Mittelman One Punch Man
My Adventures with Superman
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Microtransactions 101
Miranda Miranda in Date Everything! Cristina Vee Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Victor & Valentino
Toaster 38
Mitchell Lynn Mitchell Lynn in Date Everything! J. Michael Tatum Black Butler
Attack on Titan

Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
Food 32
Monique Monique in Date Everything! Judy Alice Lee Marvel Rivals
Hades II
Diablo IV
Genshin Impact
Money 90
Nightmare Nightmare in Date Everything! Erica Luttrell Westworld
Salvation
David Makes Man
Nightmare 99
Parker Bradley Parker Bradley in Date Everything! Brennan Lee Mulligan Dimension 20
Very Important People
Critical Role
Board games 28
Penelope Penelope in Date Everything! Aimee Carrero The Menu
Elena of Avalor
The Last Witch Hunter
Office supplies 55
Phoenicia Phoenicia in Date Everything! LaNisa Renee Frederick Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Mom
Young Sheldon
Cell phone 2
Prissy Plastique Prissy in Date Everything! Kiera Please Spice Frontier
Cookie Run: Kingdom
Fake plant 15
Rainey Rainey in Date Everything! Jenelle Randall Starfield
She the People
I (Un)Do
Record player 63
Rebel Rebel in Date Everything! Amanda Hufford Genshin Impact
The Amazing Digital Circus
Goddess of Victory: Nikke
Rubber duck 49
Reggie Reggie in Date Everything! Bill Butts Honkai: Star Rail
One Piece
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure
Rejection 100
River River in Date Everything Marcy Edwards Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
The White Vault
Water 18
Rongomaiwhenua Rongomaiwhenua in Date Everything Tameka Vahatau Mulan
Guns Akimbo
Geode 59
Scandalabra Scandalabra in Date Everything! Ray Chase X-Men '97
Jujutsu Kaisen
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Candelabra 64
Shelley Shelley in Date Everything! Abby Trott Carmen Sandiego
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
NieR: Automata
Shelves 10
Sinclaire Sinclaire in Date Everything! Nick Thurston Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Ghost Whisperer
Luck
Sink 34
Skylar Specs Skylar Specs in Date Everything! Felicia Day Supernatural
The Guild
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Dateviators 1
Sophia Sophia in Date Everything! Laura Post Marvel Rivals
Persona 5 Royal
Batman: The Enemy Within
Safe 89
Stefan Stefan in Date Everything! Marcus Brown Animal Kingdom
Barry
Dead to Me
Stove and oven 36
Stella Stella in Date Everything! Nancy Linari Spider-Man
The Addams Family
Bosch
Stairs 6
Stepford Stepford in Date Everything! JP Karliak X-Men '97
The Boss Baby: Back in Business
Spidey and His Amazing Friends
Trophies 83
Teddy Teddy in Date Everything! Charlie Wes Starfield
Fortnite
Spider-Man 2
Teddy bear 71
Telly Telly in Date Everything! Isaac Robinson-Smith X-Men '97
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Voltron: Legendary Defender
Television 23
Textbox-Chan Textbox-Chan in Date Everything! Suzie Yeung Chainsaw Man
Final Fantasy VII Remake: Episode Intermission
Persona 3 Reload
The game itself 94
The Sassy Chap The Sassy Chap in Date Everything! Adam Croasdell The Electric State
Reign
Preacher
Developer mascot 95
Timothy Timepiece Timothy Timepiece in Date Everything! Bryce Papenbrook Attack on Titan
Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir
Blue Exorcist
Clock 16
Tina Tina in Date Everything! Grey Delisle The Fairly OddParents
Batman: Arkham City
The Loud House

Injustice: Gods Among Us
Triangle musical instrument 30
Tony Tony in Date Everything Roger Craig Smith Assassin's Creed: The Ezio Collection
Batman: Arkham Origins
Avengers Assemble
Toolbox 84
Tydus Andromache Tydus in Date Everything! Allegra Clark Apex Legends
Street Fighter 6
Jujutsu Kaisen
Laundry detergent 77
Tyrell Tyrell in Date Everything! Gabe Kunda Apex Legends
VALORANT
Diablo IV
Towel 51
Vaughn Trapp Vaughn Trapp in Date Everything! Dana Snyder Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters
Squidbillies
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Mouse trap 88
Wallace Wallace in Date Everything! Ray Chase X-Men '97
Jujutsu Kaisen
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Wall 3
Washford Washford in Date Everything! David Sobolov The Flash
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts
Bumblebee
Washing machine 73
Willi Willi in Date Everything! Mara Junot Marvel Rivals
Arcane
Mortal Kombat 1

League of Legends
Work 57
Winnifred Winnifred in Date Everything! Debra Wilson Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Over the Hedge
Batman: The Enemy Within
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Water heater 62
Wyndolyn Wyndolyn in Date Everything! Kari Wahlgren Rick and Morty
Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness
DC Super Hero Girls
Window 8
xxXShadowL0rd420Xxx xxXShadowL0rd420Xxx in Date Everything! Aleks Le Solo Leveling
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Mugen Train
Street Fighter 6
Shadow 97
Zoey Bennett Zoey Bennett in Date Everything! Ashly Burch Life is Strange
Horizon Zero Dawn
Attack on Titan
Ghost flame 96

In addition to the Dateables, there are a few actual humans, like you, who you hear from fairly frequently. Here's who voices those characters and where you know them from.

  • Sam – Emily Axford

    • Hot Date, Remix the Movies, and Dropout.

  • David Most – Jamieson Price

    • Akira, The Patriot, and Mecha BREAK.

  • Tinfoilhat – Ben Diskin

    • Kindergarten Cop, Dune: Awakening, and Codename: Kids Next Door.

If you're eager to meet these characters, make sure you work on unlocking all Dateables. You'll need to find the secret key, enter the crawlspace, and access the attic to find all of them.

The post All Date Everything! voice actors and where you know them from appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Friday, July 18, 2025 8:42 AM
    

all minerals in prospecting location and value guide

Minerals in Prospecting Roblox aren't just for selling since you need them for crafting, some for enchanting and some for specific quests. I'll show you all of them as well as how to find each one and their rarities, sell values and possible modifiers. Here are all Minerals in Prospecting along with some tips on the Luck stat to find the rarest Materials possible.

All Prospecting Minerals Listed

mythic minerals in prospecting
Screenshot by Destructoid

Below you'll find a full list of all Minerals in Prospecting as well as where to find them and their values. Note that besides selling, Materials also have a high value for crafting so check the Blacksmith anvil for crafting recipes and what materials you need. Don't sell these materials and you can lock them to make them unsellable by right-clicking on them in your inventory. Also note that you should keep Aurorite and Aetherite for Enchanting and some early-game items like Ruby or Emerald for Quests.

Tip: The higher your Luck the greater your chances for higher rarity Minerals so boosting Luck is your gateway to Legendaries and Mythics. I'll explain how Luck works mathematically in detail below the Mineral list as well as all the methods to boost it.

Mineral Value & Rarity Dig Locations Mineral Description
Pyrite $500
Common
Rubble Creek Sands Also known as "Fool's Gold". Essentially worthless.
Silver $700
Common
Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta A nugget of silver.
Gold $1,000
Common
Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Fortune River Delta A nugget of gold.
Platinum $2,000
Common
Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River A nugget of platinum.
Seashell $2,200
Common
Sunset Beach The shell of a clam.
Amethyst $3,500
Common
Rubble Creek Sands A purple amethyst gemstone.
Pearl $5,000
Common
Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta A round pearl from an oyster.
Titanium $7,500
Uncommon
Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River Delta A piece of pure titanium.
Neodymium $10,000
Uncommon
Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta A key ingriedient in high-strength magnets.
Topaz $14,000
Uncommon
Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Fortune River Deltas A topaz gemstone. a symbol of strength and honor.
Smoky Quartz $16,000
Uncommon
Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta A type of quartz with a unique gray color.
Coral $23,000
Uncommon
Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta A piece of coral from an endangered species.
Sapphire $25,000
Uncommon
Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River A blue sapphire.
Ruby $30,000
Rare
Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River A bright red ruby gemstone.
Lapis Lazuli $40,000
Rare
Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River A vibrant and intense stone of lapis lazuli.
Jade $40,000
Rare
Fortune River, Fortune River Delta A piece of green jade.
Silver Clamshell $50,000
Rare
Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta The shell of a rare silver clam.
Onyx $75,000
Rare
Sunset Beach Fortune River Delta A jet black onyx gem.
Meteoric Iron $80,000
Rare
Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River A piece of iron infused with energy from exposure to the meteors.
Iridium $150,000
Epic
Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Fortune River Deltas A rare celestial metal brought to the earth by the meteors.
Moonstone $200,000
Epic
Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta A piece of stone from the moon itself.
Ashvein $222,000
Epic
Sunset Beach An obsidian-like crystal streaked with red.
Emerald $250,000
Epic
Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River A rare emerald with a vibrant green hue.
Golden Pearl $250,000
Epic
Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta An incredibly rare pearl variant with a distinct gold color.
Osmium $300,000
Epic
Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River A dense and highly toxic metal prized for its rarity.
Opal $325,000
Epic
Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Sunset Beach An iridescent opal.
Aurorite $444,444
Epic
Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Fortune River Delta A mysterious crystal filled with magical power. Perhaps I could use this for something…

Enchant Material

Rose Gold $500,000
Legendary
Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River An extremely rare form of a gold with a distinct rose color.
Palladium $500,000
Legendary
Fortune River, Fortune River Delta A lustrous piece of palladium known for its unique properties.
Diamond $1,000,000
Legendary
Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta A rare diamond gem. Incredibly hard and reflective.
Uranium $1,500,000
Legendary
Fortune River, Fortune River Delta A radioactive chunk of uranium.
Luminum $2,000,000
Legendary
Sunset Beach A strange metal that constantly emits a bright yellow light.
Catseye $2,222,222
Legendary
Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River A golden catseye. Commonly believed to hold a deadly curse within.
Aetherite $4,444,444
Legendary
Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta A purified variant of aurorite used in enchanting rituals.

Enchant Material - Currently does the same thing as Aurorite (No higher Enchant chance)

Pink Diamond $6,000,000
Mythical
Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Fortune River Delta A variant of diamond with a unique pink tint.
Painite $10,000,000
Mythical
Fortune River, Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta An extremely rare gemstone with a vibrant red color.
Inferlume Mythical Sunset Beach /
Vortessence Mythical Fortune River Delta /

All Modifiers in Prospecting

In addition to digging out Minerals you can also sometimes find Minerals with special modifiers. These modifiers increase the base sell value of a Mineral so that they yield more cash. The rarer the modifier the bigger the % value increase. Here are all the modifiers so far:

  • Shiny
  • Glowing
  • Iridescent
  • Scorching
  • Irradioactive

Modifier Tip: The Unstable Enchant (2% Chance Roll) increases the sell value of all modifiers by +25% with its modifier boost.

How Luck Works in Prospecting

Here's everything you need to know about the Luck stat in Prospecting and how it works:

  • Rarity Mechanic: Each time you get a Mineral in Prospecting the game rolls a number for that Mineral in the background. The lower the number the higher rarity that Mineral will be.
  • What Does Luck Do: Each point of Luck you have is the amount of times the game rolls Mineral rarity for a Mineral keeping the best/lowest value as we explained above. For example if you have Luck 4 and you get a Mineral the game will roll let's say (4,2,3,4) with the final roll being 2 since it's the lowest/best rarity value. So the higher Luck you have the more chances you have for the Mineral to be of a higher rarity.
  • Luck Modifiers: Luck also has a set chance to either be weakened or not apply for individual item rolls. This is so that Common rarity items don't become unobtainable at high Luck stats. This is why you might get 3 or 4 Common Minerals even if you have 500 Luck.
  • All in All: Luck just increases your opportunities to get higher rarity items and doesn't guarantee them. You can still get unlucky with high luck or get lucky with low luck.

All Ways to Boost Luck in Prospecting

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Here are all the ways you can increase your Luck stat for the rarest Minerals possible:

  • Get the Best Pan You Can: Pan stats include Luck so try to get the best Luck on a Pan that you can.
  • Enchants: The Lucky (+5 Luck) or Blessed (+10 Luck) Pan Enchants boost Luck.
  • Items: Craft items that boost Luck.
  • Potions: Buying Luck potions boosts Luck. Note that potion effects are time-sensitive and activate immediately after you buy them so be ready.
  • Luck Totem: You can boost Luck by x2 by placing a Luck Totem and standing near it. Buy Luck totems at the Shard Merchant in Fortune River Town. They last a limited time the same as potions.
  • Friend Bonus: If you have friends playing in the same server as you you'll get a small Luck boost for each friend.
  • Codes: Check out our Prospecting Codes and you'll find some that grant a Luck bonus for a limited time when claimed. Note that Luck bonuses from codes stack in value and not time so if you claim two Luck codes that last half an hour and grant 10 Luck, they'll both last half an hour (not 1 hour) and grant 20 Luck.

That's it for my guide on All Minerals in Prospecting. Be sure to check out our codes above to claim free goodies.

The post All Minerals in Prospecting Roblox – Value, Location & Rarity appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Friday, July 18, 2025 8:23 AM
    

A Sim with long orange hair catching a Frog in a pond in The Sims 4

Special event quests often ask you to travel to locations you may not usually visit in The Sims 4. The Nature's Calling event tasks you with exploring Desert Bloom Park quite a bit, so you need to know where to find this location.

None of the event quests provide any additional help for finding this spot, so tracking it down around the many worlds you can explore can be fairly tough. If you need to venture to this location but aren't sure where to look, here's where to find Desert Bloom Park in The Sims 4.

Where is Desert Bloom Park in The Sims 4?

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Desert Bloom Park is the massive lot right in the center of the Oasis Springs world. This world is part of the base game, so all players have access to both the surrounding lots and this location.

This park is the biggest lot in Oasis Springs, so it's quite easy to spot once you're looking around the right area. Like all lots, though, this one can be replaced with any other builds you might like to put there, so there's a chance you may not have this lot in your world.

Even if you deleted Desert Bloom Park to replace it with something else, this lot will always be Desert Bloom Park for quest purposes. The big 50x50 lot right in the center of this desert world is always the one you need to visit when a quest tasks you with exploring this lot.

All objectives that point you towards this location will ask you to engage with the scenery around it rather than any items that are tethered to the original park lot. This means that even if you have a house, bar, museum, or any other type of lot present instead of the classic park, you can still explore the surrounding areas, which can't be edited, to get the required quests done.

How to visit Desert Bloom Park in The Sims 4

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There are two ways you can travel to the Desert Bloom Park lot in The Sims 4. These ways include by phone or using the map. Here's how to venture to this location using each method.

  • To travel to Desert Bloom Park using your phone, click on your phone, locate and select the green car icon, choose the "Travel..." option, select Oasis Springs, and choose Desert Bloom Park.
  • To travel to Desert Bloom Park using the map, open the map, select the Oasis Springs world, and click on the Desert Bloom Park lot right in the center. This method is generally quicker since there are fewer steps.

Desert Bloom Park is a key location throughout all week one questsall week two quests, all week three quests, and all week four quests in the Nature's Calling event. While at this location, you need to investigate the cave and break the cave open to explore the secrets to unlock the hidden Forgotten Grotto lot. Both Desert Bloom Park and the secret lot it hides are some of the best spots to visit when you're on the hunt for special Collectibles like Frogs, Fish, and rocks.

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Destructoid Friday, July 18, 2025 7:38 AM
    

Demon Guards holding guns and shooting in front of an Overlord Spire in Fortnite

Completing all of your available weekly quests is one of the most efficient ways to earn lots of XP in Fortnite. They're sometimes decently challenging to figure out, though, as is the case with the hit Spires in different matches mission.

Since you're not given any additional guidance for this task, figuring out how to tackle it can be quite difficult. It's not too tricky to get done once you understand what's being asked of you, though, so here's how to hit Spires in different matches in Fortnite.

What are Spires in Fortnite?

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Spires are mini boss battles you can tackle all around the island, involving both Overlord Spires and Scout Spires. They're essentially a giant floating rock that hovers in the sky and can be destroyed to claim some special rewards.

When you get close to a Spire, it will automatically start attacking you with everything it's got, including an array of demon guards it spawns in for protection. Spires also shoot a deadly laser designed to quickly drain your health, so ensuring you have plenty of loot to back you up is crucial when taking on these formidable foes.

If you manage to destroy a Spire, you'll be rewarded with some pretty solid loot. For beating one, I've gotten an Unstable Exotic Weapon, a Boon, Legendary weapons, Epic weapons, consumables, ammo, and gold bars.

Your loot will always include an Unstable Exotic Weapon when taking down an Overlord Spire and always feature a Boon when eliminating a Scout Spire. The rest of the loot you get alongside these key items is fairly random and changes each time.

Hit Spires in different matches in Fortnite Chapter 6, season 3

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To complete the hit Spires in different matches quest, you need to strike any type of Spire once in three separate rounds. For the purposes of this task, you don't actually need to defeat the Spire. Instead, you just need to shoot or strike one once a total of three times across three matches.

Where to find Spires in Fortnite

The toughest part of this task is finding a Spire you can hit. Spire locations change in each match, and there are generally about six you can find around the island, including mostly Scout Spires and around one to two Overlord Spires.

If you're not sure where to find them, open your map after the match begins. Look for the white diamond-like icons all around the map and make your way to any of these locations. Spires usually spawn all across the vast island, so there are always plenty of options to choose from. If another player destroys one, it won't be available to attack any longer, so make sure you work on this quest early on in the match to avoid running out of Spires to fight.

There are many other missions you may need to work on after completing this quest. Next, consider using Spire Remnants to build a monument to the fallen academy, consuming different food or drink items at BURD To Go gas stationshitting hero practice targets at different hero training outposts, and assembling surveillance gear at Demon's Domain.

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Destructoid Friday, July 18, 2025 6:48 AM
    

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Enchanting pans in Prospecting is accessible quite early (near the starting area) and it's all about getting specific Minerals used as enchanting material. I'll guide you through the entire process and help you pick out the best Enchants. Here's my Roblox Prospecting enchant guide, how to enchant, and all enchants listed.

How to Enchant in Prospecting

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You can enchant your pan in Prospecting using Aurorite or Aetherite. There are three steps to enchanting pans which are the location, the materials you need, and the pan you want to enchant:

  1. Go to the Enchanting Table: From the starting area go down to the beach, cross the river and head right to the ruins/monolith circle filled with runes where the Archeologists are. In the middle of the circle you'll find the Enchanting Table where you can use Aurorite or Aetherite to enchant your pan.
  2. Enchant Materials: To enchant something you need to dig out Aurorite or Aetherite, equip them and interact with the Enchanting Table. The first Archeologist will give you a quest to find Aurorite. Both of them are just random drops/digs from all areas in the game with Aurorite being an Epic rarity find and Aetherite being Legendary. Currently both offer the same Enchant chances so it doesn't matter which one you use it's just that Aurorite is more common.
  3. Enchanting: I recommend grinding for better pans and not just enchanting the starting ones. Pick the one you want, equip it, and interact with the Enchanting Table while holding any of the materials. You'll get a random enchant on your pan and I'll list all of them with chances below. I recommend doing it on ones from the Fortune River village.

If you want to enchant another pan or switch enchants you'll have to use a new Aurorite or Aetherite each time.

Related: All Minerals in Prospecting With Locations & Values

All Enchants in Prospecting Listed

Below you'll find all the possible pan enchants in Prospecting along with their roll chances and effects. Note that enchanting the pan again will just reroll your enchant. Enchant rerolls use another Aurorite or Aetherite. All in all, it's always better to think ahead and farm for a better pan then to enchant the ones from the starting area.

Enchant & Chance Effect
Strong
20% Chance
+20 Capacity
Swift
20% Chance
+10% Shake SPD
Forceful
20% Chance
+2 Shake STR
Lucky
10% Chance
+5 Luck
Gigantic
5% Chance
+40 Capacity
Glowing
5% Chance
+25% Shake SPD
Destructive
5% Chance
+5 Shake STR
Boosting
5% Chance
+10% Size Boost
Greedy
5% Chance
+20% Sell Boost
Unstable
2% Chance
+25% Modifier Boost
Titanic
1% Chance
+20% Size Boost
+25 Capacity
Midas
1% Chance
+50% Sell Boost
Blessed
1% Chance
+25 Capacity
+10 Luck

Best Enchants in Prospecting

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The best enchants in Prospecting are those based around either Luck or Sell Boosts. Lucky (10%) for Luck or Greedy (5%) for selling are great starting ones. That said you should aim for Midas (1%) for maximum sell boosts or Blessed (1%) for +10 Luck. Each point of Luck rerolls your chances for a higher quality Mineral keeping the best result, so the more Luck you have the more chances at rolling higher rarity Minerals. Shake boosts and Capacity don't matter that much since you'll usually stand close to water when digging anyway.

How to Farm Aurorite and Aetherite in Prospecting

Here are all the details you need for Aurorite and Aetherite used for enchanting and how to farm them:

  • Aurorite: An Epic rarity drop worth $444,444 that can be dug up in Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune Rive and Fortune River Delta.
  • Aetherite: A Legendary rarity drop worth $4,444,444 that can be dug up in Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Sunset Beach and Fortune River Delta.
  • Farming Tips: Since they both drop in the same locations, it's all about stacking as much Luck as possible to get them. Each point of Luck rolls a number that determines which rarity of Mineral you'll get and keeps the best value. So the higher your Luck, the more chances for you to get Epics or Legendaries, that is, Aurorite or Aetherite. So farm for the highest Luck Pan you can get, bring in Friends because they grant Luck bonuses, buy potions to boost Luck, buy Luck totems at the Shard Merchant in Fortune River town, claim our luck-boosting Prospecting codes below, and finally try to get Lucky or Blessed Enchants on your pans. All of this will boost your Aurorite and Aetherite farming potential.

That's it for my Prospecting enchant guide and all enchants. Check out our Prospecting codes to claim free goodies including Luck boosts to get more enchant materials.

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Destructoid Friday, July 18, 2025 5:25 AM
    

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The Pokémon Company has shadow-dropped news ahead of the Pokémon World Championships 2025, confirming when fans attending the event in Anaheim will be able to reserve their slot on the on-site Pokémon Center to get that exclusive merch.

The Pop-Up Pokémon Center will only be available for those in Anaheim, and reservations will only be open to registered spectators, competitors, or those who are approved for a pass at the event. This decision has likely been made to stop the public, and scalpers who didn't get a ticket the ability to go in and hoard all the items themselves. Whether or not that'll reduce the selling out and scalping of merchandise remains to be seen.

For those going to the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Reservations are open from 2 pm CT, Monday, July 21, 2025, and access to the registration website will be available via the Pokémon Center World Championships page.

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Visitors who manage to book a slot will find a range of World Championship exclusive merchandise at the pop-up store featuring three special themed lines, which include bags, playmats, deck boxes, apparel, homeware, and so much more. These items will only be available for a limited time and only for those attending the event.

For those looking to book a slot, let me give you some personal advice from when I have gone to Worlds in the past. First, always book the first couple of days, as items quickly sell out, and you don't want to be going into a Pokémon Center on the last day and there is nothing available to buy other than what you can get online.

Also, if you book in the first few days, always do the first slots in the morning. Pokémon Company usually has a limited amount of exclusive stock that goes out each day, and if you go in an evening slot or even late afternoon. Chances are, the things you want won't be available or won't be in the size you want.

Also, be prepared to arrive as early as possible to start lining up. Every time I have been at the Pokémon Center, there have been constant delays, so you might not get in when you are meant to, so be prepared for several hours of wiggle room. If you book a slot and then have an appointment or something an hour after it, chances are you won't make your appointment as you'll still be stuck in the queue.

But good luck, trainers, hope you get what you want and get to book a slot. It'll run out quickly!

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Destructoid Friday, July 18, 2025 5:02 AM
    

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Pokémon Trading Card Game's JSV Black Bolt, White Flare expansions have arrived and focus on the Unova region, with hundreds of cards to collect, including rare illustration art for nearly every Pokémon in the Pokédex.

Surprisingly, most of the cards in this set are pretty affordable currently. There are a lot of them to collect, which is likely bringing the overall price down. However, that doesn't mean that some of the main chase cards have escaped inflated prices. Still, there are some to look out for in both, so here is a list of the top 10 cards from both packs (5 from each).

To get the prices in this article, we looked over multiple price websites, including TCGPlayer, eBay, Price Charting, and more, to get a comprehensive price guide based on pre-release sales data. The prices and cards will be updated should any major price shifts occur.

Top 5 SV Black Bolt cards worth money

5. Meloetta ex

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Card Number Type Selling For
Meloetta ex 167/086 Special Illustration Rare $30

4. Kyurem ex

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Card Number Type Selling For
Kyurem ex 165/086 Special Illustration Rare $30-$40

3. N's Plot

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Card Number Type Selling For
N's Plot 170/086 Special Illustration Rare $50-$60

2. Zekrom ex

Card Number Type Selling For
Zekrom ex 166/086 Special Illustration Rare $300-$400

1. Zekrom ex

Card Number Type Selling For
Zekrom ex 172/086 Black White Rare $500-$600

Top 5 SV White Flare cards worth money

5. Oshawott

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Card Number Type Selling For
Oshawott 105/086 Illustration Rare $40

4. Hilda

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Card Number Type Selling For
Hilda 164/086 Ultra Rare $50

3. Hilda

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Card Number Type Selling For
Hilda 171/086 Special Illustration Rare $150

2. Reshiram ex

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Card Number Type Selling For
Reshiram ex 166/086 Special Illustration Rare $300-$360

1. Reshiram ex

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Card Number Type Selling For
Reshiram ex 173/086 Black White Rare $400-$450

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Destructoid Friday, July 18, 2025 4:25 AM
    

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Donkey Kong Bananza's sublayers are basically the various worlds you can visit as you progress through the main story. There are a bunch of them to find, and an additional level once you beat the post-game.

First of all, spoiler warning. We will be going through every sublayer the game has, giving a bit of detail on what it is like and how you get there, so if you don't want to be spoiled on the various sublayers, turn back now.

If you want a number, though, then I'll let you know that answer right now. It's 17, with 16 of those being tied to the main story, and one you unlock after beating the game. But with that out of the way, let's dive into each one of them you will encounter.

All sublayers in Donkey Kong Bananza

SL10 Ingot Isle Cave-In (Terrain Strength 1/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 36

SL100 Lagoon Layer (Terrain Strength 2/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 56

SL200 Hilltop Layer (Terrain Strength 2/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 38

SL300 Canyon Layer (Terrain Strength 2/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 80

SL400 The Divide (Terrain Strength 3/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 10

SL500 Freezer Layer (Terrain Strength 3/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 87

SL600 Forest Layer (Terrain Strength 3/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 83

SL700 The Junction (Terrain Strength 3/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 15

SL800 Resort Layer (Terrain Strength 4/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 42

SL900 Tempest Layer (Terrain Strength 4/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 70

SL1000 Landfill Layer (Terrain Strength 4/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 27

SL1100 Racing Layer (Terrain Strength 4/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 10

SL1200 Radiance Layer (Terrain Strength 4/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 76

SL1300 Groove Layer (Terrain Strength 4/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 30

SL1400 Feast Layer (Terrain Strength 5/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 69

SL1500 Forbidden Layer (Terrain Strength 5/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 25

SL1600 Planet Core (Terrain Strength 5/5)

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Total Banadium Gems (Bananas) - 23

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Destructoid Friday, July 18, 2025 3:46 AM
    

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If you are struggling to find the final Banadium Gem (Banana) in Donkey Kong Bananza's secret Nostalgia Country level, don't worry, you aren't alone, and even I took several minutes to try and find it.

The thing to know about these levels is, the Banana tokens on the floor symbolize where the Bananas are in the stage, you find the two regular Bananas by progressing through the level but the first of the three remains unchanged, so the game is trying to hint to you that the Banana is somewhere before you collected the first stage Banana.

Also, one final hint before I show you where it is. Isn't it weird you start in a recreation of one of the original DK Country levels, but you didn't start in DK's home..?

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Anyway. The secret Banadium Gem is located at the very beginning of the level when you come out of the gate. Using the floor below you, you can either throw a piece of the soft dirt to give yourself a platform to jump onto, or you can scale the wall. Doing so will lead you to a secret area where there is a recreation of DK's home from the Country and 64 series remade in glorious HD.

Once you have had the chance to look it over, though, you'll notice the Banana is above your head. Completing the level and getting all three pesky Bananas you have been after. Once you have it, you are free to jump down and exit the level from where you came in, continuing the game on whatever quest you find yourself on.

Personally, I think it was a well-hidden Banana in a game where it's so easy to randomly come across a collectible without even trying, and it is one of the few Banadium Gems I struggled to find. So I hope this guide is helpful to you!

There isn't much else to really say, so I'll sign off by asking you to check out our review of the game, and maybe leave a comment below if this guide helped you at all! We'd appreciate it!

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WGB Friday, July 18, 2025 9:06 AM
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