Kotaku Wednesday, July 30, 2025 5:30 AM  When accusations of plagiarism are made, there's usually an awful lot of back-and-forth, denials from all sides, and rarely clear-cut satisfaction. But after yesterday's claims by a Chinese illustrator that his artwork had appeared in Pokémon TCG Pocket's brand new set, Wisdom of Sea and Sky, the mobile app's official… |
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PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 5:49 AM A new Clair Obscur Expedition 33 update is yet another reason to play more of Sandfall's Game of the Year frontrunner. The stylish, story-driven French JRPG has won hearts and minds this year, blending a sincere, heart-wrenching story with the perfect level of silliness, all the flash and style of Persona, and some of the most satisfying combat since Fromsoftware's Sekiro. Now, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 patch 1.4.0 introduces one of the most-requested additions, along with more quality-of life upgrades and fixes. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 weapons, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 builds, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Pictos |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 5:44 AM July 30, 2025: We checked for new Valorant codes. What are the new Valorant codes? Everyone likes it when they get free stuff, and it's even better when it's for hugely popular multiplayer games like Valorant. However, in the case of high-profile titles such as this, there can be long gaps between giveaways, and even then, they may not be available to redeem for long. When Riot Games does give us a few free Valorant items to redeem, they could include Gun Buddies, which you can clip onto your weapons after tinkering with Valorant crosshair codes. If you want a stylish new look to show off as you climb through the Valorant ranks, here's the latest list of codes for this highly competitive FPS game so you can get the newest freebies. Continue reading Valorant codes July 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 5:43 AM July 30, 2025: We checked for new Mecha Break codes. What are the latest Mecha Break codes? There aren't too many places you can go to get fast-paced, cinematic multiplayer action these days, especially for free. Mecha Break looks to bring everyone's anime dreams to life with its blend of tactical combat and a frankly dizzying array of customization options. As with much in the way of free-to-play, you'll need to grind a bit if you want to reach the apex - we're here to help with that, with Mecha Break codes. The multiplayer game proved extremely popular with its Steam demo earlier this year, and players are lining up to jump back into the action, so check out whether there are free Mecha Break codes below. Continue reading Mecha Break codes July 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best multiplayer games , Best co-op games, Best upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 5:40 AM What are the best sniper games? The greatest of them all are all about perching on top of a building and punching holes through bad guys from miles away with the help of a high-caliber rifle. Whether it's the challenge of compensating for bullet drop or the simple pleasure of watching a group of enemies descend into panic as you pick the hapless goons off one by one - the best sniper games thrive off moments like these. Sadly, there aren't many FPS games that focus solely on making the player feel like the ultimate ghost warrior, but there are a huge number of sniper games like Counter Strike Global Offensive with realistic sniping mechanics to satisfy that itchy trigger finger of yours. Our sniper games list offers everything from military simulations to more laid-back experiences where you can afford to make the odd mistake or even ditch the sniper rifle entirely. Continue reading The best sniper games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Counter-Strike 2 release date, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 5:43 AM What is the Kingmakers release date? Were you ever told you should never bring a longsword to a gunfight? Well, ye olde folke of medieval England must certainly regret never learning this lesson as they're mercilessly mowed down by rifles, grenades, and an F-16 strike. Welcome to Kingmakers - there's lots to digest here. Kingmakers is a strategic sandbox shooter that answers the ultimate question: How would a modern soldier fare against the armies of yore? Judging from what we've seen of the co-op game, 'pretty well' is the answer. Imagine GTA with every possible cheat enabled and the added chaos of armies of medieval soldiers on horseback. Below is all the info you need about Redemption Road's explosive isekai adventure, including the latest on the Kingmakers release date window, early access period, and its excellent trailers. Lock and load. Continue reading Kingmakers release date, early access launch, and trailers MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best action-adventure games, Best simulation games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 5:33 AM July 30, 2025: We looked for new Mech Arena codes and checked the validity of current codes. What are the new Mech Arena codes? If you want to keep up with your teammates and opponents in Plarium's fast-paced mech shooter, you're going to need A-Coins and Credits to get the latest weapons and gear. Luckily, this free PC game offers many ways to get more XP, A-Coins, and Credits, including daily login rewards and challenges. There are also regular new Mech Arena redemption codes for the multiplayer game, too, and we've listed all the current ones below. These codes not only provide you with in-game currency to upgrade your gear, others occasionally even reward you with a whole new mech for nothing, so don't miss out. Continue reading Mech Arena codes July 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best multiplayer games, The best free PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 5:31 AM When is the Path of Exile 2 release date? Path of Exile 2 has evolved from its initial role as effectively a large expansion to become its own full game, with completely new mechanics, classes, and an entirely fresh story and campaign. Like the first game, PoE 2 places an emphasis on deep and nuanced build crafting, letting you put together a powerful arsenal of skills and loot to blast your way through thousands of enemies across the maps of Wraeclast. Path of Exile 2 is the standalone sequel to the first ARPG from New Zealand-based studio Grinding Gear Games. Built by a team of Diablo 2 fans who decided to make their own take on the ARPG genre and officially released as a free PC game in 2013 following several years in beta, Path of Exile rose to become one of the best games like Diablo and continues to update with regular seasonal leagues. Now the game is out in early access, here's when we estimate we'll see the full release. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Path of Exile 2 builds, Path of Exile 2 classes, Path of Exile 2 quests |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 5:24 AM July 30, 2025: We've checked for new BDO codes. What are the latest Black Desert Online codes? Since its graphical overhaul, BDO has seen a new lease of life. Not only does the MMO have one of the best character creators in the genre, but Black Desert Online's fantasy world is a thrill to explore, and it's full of complex mechanics for combat, trading, and diplomacy. All this can be intimidating for new players, but there's a way to get a head start. If you want helpful rewards for Black Desert Online, one of the longest-running MMO games, then you've come to the right place. These BDO codes give rewards such as Memory Fragments, Cron Stones, Enhancement Kits, and more. All of these items are handy for your next session, so we've also detailed ways you can redeem them without being logged into the game. Continue reading BDO codes July 2025 - all active Black Desert Online codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Desert Online guide, Best MMORPGs, Free MMOs |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 5:40 AM What are the best BO6 weapons? Not all guns are made equal, especially in the frantic environment of a Black Ops 6 lobby, and it can be tough to choose exactly what you're going to run with. We've put together a BO6 weapon tier list so you can see what's especially effective and plan your attack accordingly. Before you step foot in the gunsmith to throw one of our best Black Ops 6 loadouts together, you'll need to know which weapons are strong right now and which to avoid. There is some bias involved here, of course, and certain Black Ops 6 weapons are more suited to specific BO6 maps than others, but if you find something is S-class, it's worth a try regardless of the situation. Continue reading Black Ops 6 meta - best weapons tier list MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 review, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 5:49 AM What is the Alien Isolation 2 release date? Authentically expanding on a non-videogame IP is tough. The Alien series has had more adaptations than most over the years, with many falling flat. These outings into the Alien universe don't seem to grasp what makes the original movie so great: slow-burn storytelling, an oppressive atmosphere, and the most horrifying game of cat-and-mouse you've ever seen. Luckily, Creative Assembly read the brief. Alien Isolation nails both the look and feel of the original movie, following Ellen Ripley's daughter, Amanda Ripley, as she attempts to learn of her mother's fate. She's stalked through the claustrophobic Sevastopol space station by a single xenomorph, but the horror game never jumps the shark; Amanda's only real survival is to run and hide. We have our guesses for the Alien Isolation 2 release date, as well as some information from Al Hope's anniversary statement. Continue reading Alien Isolation 2 release date estimate and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best upcoming PC games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 5:22 AM What are the best Skyrim mods? They can be tough to find because there are a lot of them. They're the work of a thriving and diverse scene; an army of fans and bedroom coders determined to make the game a photorealistic fantasy. Or they're just out to transform farmyard animals into deadly explosives. Whatever floats. But when you're looking for the best Skyrim mods, where do you start? Installing mods is quite simple for one of the best PC games and arguably the most popular RPG game out there. This is mainly because Steam Workshop makes it easy to install and activate them and because you can add the more advanced ones to a special folder within your Skyrim files. You can also check out our guide to Skyrim console commands for more tips on changing up the open-world game or just making it utterly chaotic. The choice is yours. Continue reading Best Skyrim mods 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Skyrim mods, Elder Scrolls 6 release date, Games like Skyrim |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 4:22 AM July 30, 2025: We checked for new ZZZ codes. What are the new Zenless Zone Zero codes? We love a freebie. Whether it's free Polychrome, Investigator Logs, or Bangboo Algorithm Modules, the latest in-game redemption codes are the fastest, cheapest, and easiest way to get free items while also skipping the gacha grind. With that in mind, we've collected all the latest codes available to redeem right now. HoYoverse periodically release ZZZ codes for their gacha games that coincide with major updates and livestreams, but the developer also loves to stealth drop codes, too. Now that Zenless Zone Zero is finally here, there are a ton of redeem codes waiting for you to scoop up. As our Zenless Zone Zero review attests, there's a lot of currency and materials to gather in the free PC game, so here are all the Zenless Zone Zero codes to get ahead in the latest update. Continue reading ZZZ codes July 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero review, Zenless Zone Zero codes, Zenless Zone Zero banners |
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PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 3:55 AM What are the Infinity Nikki banners? There are a ton of outfits to find, earn, and buy in Miraland, but truly unique outfit pieces can only be found in banners. Aside from their striking looks, banner-exclusive pieces can help you achieve a perfect score in styling challenges. So, if you're overdue for a wardrobe refresh, let us walk you through the banner system. Infinity Nikki takes its cue from acclaimed gacha games like Genshin Impact by offering limited-time banners, otherwise known as resonances, that feature exclusive outfits. Not only do we have a full list of the RPG game's latest banners, but we've also included banner odds and how resonances work for new stylists. Remember to redeem the latest Infinity Nikki codes for more banner currency to complete your favorite outfits. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Infinity Nikki codes, Infinity Nikki banners, Infinity Nikki review |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 30, 2025 5:38 AM  There are some mods that you need to read up on before you understand why you might want to give them a whirl. There are some mods with which that process can be accomplished via a single GIF. A new Oblivion Remastered work that makes it possible to hilariously reduce the contents of Cyrodiil's cities to chunks of flying rubble just by slapping buildings with spells is firmly in the latter camp. Before you get too worried about the karmic balance of the modding wizard powerful enough to make this sort of wanton destruction possible, it's worth bearing in mind that they've previously given players the ability to build new homes any displaced citizens could probably move into. |
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 4:46 AM
The Wisdom of Sea and Sky is available in Pokémon TCG Pocket, and players you can pick from two packs featuring Lugia and Ho-Oh.
There are key differences between the two packs in terms what you can find from them. This guide will help you to go through the full list of cards obtainable from the Lugia pack. It's crucial to inspect all available items before deciding to spend all your resources to open them.
All Lugia pack exclusive Wisdom of Sea and Sky in Pokémon TCG Pocket
The following table has all the cards that you'll find in the Lugia pack as part of the Wisdom of Sea and Sky expansion.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 3:12 AM
The Wisdom of Sea and Sky is live in Pokémon TCG Pocket, and players can pick from two different packs featuring Ho-Oh and Lugia.
There are key differences between the two packs in terms of the cards that are in them. This guide will help you to go through the full list of cards that are present in the Ho-Oh pack. It's crucial to check all available all items before you decide to spend your hourglasses to open the packs.
All Ho-Oh pack exclusive Wisdom of Sea and Sky in Pokémon TCG Pocket
The following table has all the cards that you'll find in the Ho-Oh pack as part of the Wisdom of Sea and Sky expansion.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 2:27 AM
The Wisdom of Sea and Sky expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket is now live, and players might have a tough decision to make regarding the packs to open.
Unlike the two previous expansions, the latest expansion has two different packs to open. While much of the content for both packs might appear same, there are key differences. Regular players will understand which packs they should open, but it can get quite confusing for beginners (and more so if you're starting with the new expansion).
With your pull resources beginning to be limited, let's take a look at which pack you should open.
What is the best Wisdom of Sea and Sky pack to open in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
While the differences between the two packs Pokémon TCG Pocket are plenty, it's important to note them before investing your resources. The major difference to keep in mind is the pack exclusives - cards that are available in only one of two types, and have higher rarities. Your pack-opening decision will largely depend on this factor, and the decks that you want to potentially construct, keeping the meta in mind.
Pack exclusives have different rarities, and some of them will fit the current meta better. This will also be a key factor in your decision-making. Lugia EX and Ho-oh EX are also exclusive to their packs, and you should open your pack accordingly. I am personally going for the former, as I want to build around Lugia EX (considering my pre-existing decks). The scenario might be opposite for you, and in that case, Ho-oh EX packs are the ones you should go for.
The two highlight Pokémon aren't the only difference, and here are some major cards to look out for while opening the two packs (all are exclusive to one pack type).
We will have definite lists of all the cards available exclusively in the two packs soon, and you can check them out before spending your resources.
Considering the current meta of the game, both packs are equally viable. It will all boil down to the deck you're planning to build first. If you're a collector, you can get started with either of the two options, complete your collection, and move on to the other type.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:12 AM
A launch of a major expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket can always have some drama, but none will match the controversy surrounding two of Wisdom of Sea and Sky's founding cards.
For the first time in the game's history, the immersive art items of the two themed Pokémon have been replaced ahead of the pack's launch. The information has been officially shared by The Pokémon Company, confirming earlier rumors about possible art plagiarism regarding two card designs. The decision has been taken ahead of the official launch, which could be slightly disappointing for some fans.
Pokémon TCG Pocket will have placeholders in Wisdom of Sea and Sky packs for Lugia and Ho-oh
Lugia and Ho-oh are the two highlight Pokémon for the Wisdom of Sea and Sky expansion. The duo has their respective EX cards, which are exclusive to their packs. Lucky players can also obtain their immersive art cards, and the major controversy stems from these specific items.
The controversy started when Ho-oh's immersive art item was leaked on social media. There were plenty of references to the card art appearing identical to artist Lanjiujiu's work back in 2021. Certain videos also appeared on social media that minutely describe the similarities in pose and general style.
The official statement on July 30 practically confirms what many fans had feared. The official statement claims that the card production team had provided incorrect materials as official documents to the illustrator commissioned to make those cards. While Ho-oh was caught in the controversy, it appears that Lugia's card design might have had similar issues.
As a result, the packs will no longer release with the originally designed immersive art designs of Ho-oh and Lugia. Players lucky enough to pack them will receive placeholder items temporarily. We are yet to know when the replacement images will be added to the game or what they will look like. If you really care deeply about the new designs, it's best to hold on to your hourglasses for the time being.
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