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Kotaku Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:35 AM
    

Marvel Cosmic Invasion shows a boss fight.

The retro comic-book brawler is bursting with style and possibilities

The post <i>Marvel Cosmic Invasion</i> Turns <i>Marvel Vs. Capcom</i> Into A Kick-Ass Brawler appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:50 AM
    

Also Pilotwings comes to the Nintendo Music app, the Switch 2 might get smaller game card sizes, and IGN suffers more layoffs

The post The Creator Behind Stop Killing Games Is Taking A Break appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:24 AM
    

Art shows Assassin's Creed Mirage.

Some of the best games of 2025 are headed to Game Pass Standard

The post Game Pass Jumpstarts August With <i>Assassin's Creed Mirage</i> appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:02 AM
    

Elena does a handstand over some flowers in her original costume.

Here's how to avoid paying money and rock the OG look

The post <i>Street Fighter 6</i>: How To Unlock Elena's Original Outfit For Free appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Tuesday, August 5, 2025 9:40 AM
    

Silksong appears on Switch 2.

Another brief Nintendo Direct hits later this week

The post Nintendo Taunts <i>Silksong</i> Fans With Surprise Indie World Showcase appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Tuesday, August 5, 2025 8:15 AM
    

Armored vehicles and infantry in a combined assault in Broken Arrow.

Jumping straight into real-time tactics can feel overwhelming if you're unprepared

The post 3 Essential Tips For Getting Started In <i>Broken Arrow</i> appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Tuesday, August 5, 2025 7:42 AM
    

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Cliff on Roblox is a crappy copy packed with greedy microtransactions

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:57 AM
    

Intel is reportedly struggling to put its next-generation Panther Lake mobile gaming CPUs into production. That's according to a new report, which suggests that the company's new 18A semiconductor manufacturing process is struggling to produce enough usable chips, putting the future of the whole project into question.

Intel Panther Lake is the company's future lineup for laptop gaming CPUs, with the chipmaker working on an alternate Nova Lake lineup for its next-gen desktop CPUs. If Intel wants to power the future models in our best gaming laptop buying guide, it's going to need to provide a suitable, workable CPU lineup that can compete with the best that AMD has to offer.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:49 AM
    

What are the best The Sims 4 houses? If you've run out of ideas to make the best Sims 4 house you possibly can, are looking for a challenging new project to test your skills, or want to download the very best gallery houses, these are some of the best Sims 4 house designs right now.

We're constantly amazed by the incredible skills of the The Sims 4 community and the houses we still see being built over a decade since the life sim's release. While you can download players' houses straight from the Gallery, browsing them is also a great way to develop your own skills, so whichever method you're here for, these are our favorite Sims 4 houses to check out next.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:27 AM
    

Not only do you not need a VR headset to dive into VRChat, but the VRChat system requirements are also no great challenge for any modern gaming rig. Of course, if you own extra VR tracking gear, your experience will be even better, as VRChat supports full-body tracking, finger tracking, and more to create a fully immersive experience.

Over hundreds of thousands of worlds, VRChat avatars socialize, build, and play without the need for you to shell out for the best gaming PC from our buying guide. That said, you might want to consider picking up the best VR headset for your budget to get the most out of the game, which ultimately doesn't demand much from your PC to run.

Continue reading VRChat system requirements

PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:26 AM
    

There's a surprising gulf between the minimum and recommended Frosthaven system requirements, but the entry-level specs shouldn't stress any modern gaming rig. They're so low, in fact, that even a decade-old device should be able to get it running.

You definitely won't need the best graphics card from our buying guide to get Frosthaven up and running, but you'll need a decent mid-range PC or laptop if you want to play the game at its very best. Of course, the game is still in early access, so the overall requirements could fluctuate as additional updates are released.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:00 AM
    

Want to know the best Overwatch 2 Stadium DPS build codes? With over 30 different options to pick from to improve your weapon, survivability, and abilities, it's difficult to know which ones you should focus on. Our Overwatch 2 Stadium DPS builds will save you from a headache by highlighting the best options for your characters.

With the right Overwatch 2 Stadium DPS build codes, you can transform your Overwatch 2 characters to make them almost unrecognizable, both in terms of sheer damage output and their abilities. It's easy to put together a bad build in the multiplayer game, but if you follow along to the steps outlined in this guide, you won't ever have that problem again.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:53 AM
    

Want to know the best Overwatch 2 Stadium tank build codes? The backbone of any strong Overwatch team is usually linked to the strength of the squad's tank. The perfect tank strikes a balance between soaking up damage and landing crucial kills, but you can't do this without the right Overwatch 2 Stadium tank builds.

We've looked through all the items and powers on offer to create the best Overwatch 2 Stadium tank build codes, giving you a range of options using the Overwatch 2 characters available in the Stadium game mode. With the right build, you should have no problems dominating in the multiplayer game to earn the praise and adoration of your teammates.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:52 AM
    

I'm a simple fella with simple needs when it comes to horde shooters. Me see monster. Me shoot monster. Monster explodes into a billion pieces. Brain drip feeds me a morsel of dopamine. Me joyful. It's a simple cycle for a simple fella with simple needs. Marie Kondo'ing zeds in Killing Floor 3, however, doesn't spark joy. In fact, it doesn't really spark much of anything. To help explain why, we need to head back to 2005.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:46 AM
    

Want to know the best Overwatch 2 Stadium support build codes? The Stadium game mode has taken the Overwatch 2 player base by storm, but there's quite a big learning curve, even for seasoned veterans. Not only can you play from a third-person perspective, but you also need to think about your character-specific build.

Overwatch 2 Stadium support build codes are here, and you need to carefully pick your weapons, items, and abilities while considering your economy. Support characters keep the team alive with their healing abilities, and with the right build, they can also deal a surprising amount of damage. We're here to break down which Overwatch 2 characters you should use in the multiplayer game along with the best Overwatch 2 Stadium support builds to get you up and running.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:42 AM
    

How do you get an FC 26 beta code? Every year, EA Sports releases a closed beta version of its latest game so that players can test the new gameplay changes and check out the new features. However, getting access isn't as simple as it is for other games.

You'll no doubt see fans of the sports game shouting on social media about being sent a code for the latest beta, but the whole process is very cloak-and-dagger. If you're looking to try the two new gameplay variants in FC 26, we'll explain what you can do to get access to the EA Sports FC 26 closed beta.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:26 AM
    

Who is on the Tekken 8 tier list? The only way to become the King (or Queen) of the Iron Fist tournament is to pick a powerful character, someone capable of defeating the majority of the roster without breaking a sweat.

The Tekken games are known for their exceptional character balancing, meaning you should be able to pick anyone on the Tekken 8 roster without having to worry about any glaring weaknesses. That being said, even the best fighting games with amazing character balancing still feature tier lists, and Tekken 8 is no exception. We're going to break down each character and highlight their strengths and weaknesses to determine who tops our Tekken 8 tier list.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:19 AM
    

There are few games that live in my head rent-free. I often think about Before Your Eyes, a tear-jerking narrative adventure played entirely by blinking. Citizen Sleeper also pops into my head relatively regularly. And then there's Disco Elysium. I've run out of superlatives for Studio ZA/UM's detective RPG masterpiece, but the game has been marred in recent years by explosive divisions within the development team, which has led to the original creators leaving the studio. The true story is far more complex and much of it likely hidden from the public, but, as a result, the Disco Elysium mobile port- which released today with little fanfare - has been met with derision.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:01 AM
    

What are the Battlefield 6 classes? One of the most fundamental parts of the Battlefield experience is its class system. Having various ways to play the FPS means that you don't have to rely on being a crack shot if you want to help your team; you could fulfill the role of a pacifist medic, not firing a shot for the entire round, and still make a huge difference.

With the Battlefield 6 release date approaching and one of several BF6 betas on our doorstep, it's time for players to gear up and prepare for what's to come. One of the most important things you can decide on is which class you'll play as in the FPS game - do you want to be all guns blazing, first through the door? Or is a ranged recon role more suited to your playstyle? Here is every class in Battlefield 6, their traits, and gadgets.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 9:43 AM
    

What are the best GTA 5 mods? There's no need to trundle through mod databases for dodgy links and unclear mod descriptions as we've done the legwork for you, hunting down the most popular GTA 5 mods for your enjoyment.

After a decade as one of the best PC games, the Grand Theft Auto 5 mod scene is more than just a few cheats and trainers - it's rife with incredible additions, useful tweaks, and big transformations. GTA 5 mods are guaranteed to keep you entertained during the wait for the GTA 6 release date in 2026, but there's almost too many to choose from. If you're stuck on which ones to install, take your pick from our list of the best mods, scripts, and add-ons for Rockstar's landmark sandbox game.

Continue reading The best GTA 5 mods
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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 9:24 AM
    

There's a chance for you to win a brand new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card right now. Nvidia is giving away a Zotac-branded RTX 5090 as part of its GeForce Summer of RTX competition giveaways, and you just have to post on Nvidia's social media channels to stand a chance of winning.

Nvidia has been running its summer competition for a few weeks now, giving away everything from laptops to GPUs, including this Superman RTX 5090 GPU. This latest giveaway means gamers could score a GPU that sits at the top of our best graphics card buying guide, offering simply unbeatable performance right now, as our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review demonstrates.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 9:00 AM
    

Are you struggling to find the time to do raids that last all evening in your favorite MMO or MMORPG? You're older now, you've got to do the kids' bedtime and you know for sure they'll be banging on your bedroom door at 6am - another late night raiding just isn't on the cards. When you do set aside an evening for the latest event, do you find your party inevitably full of inexperienced players who throw the whole encounter? Maybe you'll enjoy Don't Lose Aggro, a single-player roguelike that aims to recreate the MMORPG raid experience without the time pressures or annoying teammates.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 8:09 AM
    

The Dawntrail era of Final Fantasy 14 is finally coming to an end. While some players will be glad to see the back of the most divisive main story quest since Stormblood, others will find the aptly-named Promise of Tomorrow update bittersweet. The full patch notes have dropped ahead of the MMO's newest chapter, and it's not a good day if you're a Pictomancer or Viper main. If healing is your forte, though, you're in the money.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 7:55 AM
    

AMD has quietly announced a new budget-friendly graphics card. Without any fuss, the company has uploaded specs for the non-XT AMD Radeon RX 9060 to its website, with a quick note of its existence also appearing in a recent driver update. However, it looks like it won't be possible to buy it yourself, with reports suggesting that only certain manufacturers of pre-built gaming PCs will have access to it.

The Radeon RX 9060 XT is currently our top budget gaming GPU recommendation in our best graphics card guide, and we were expecting AMD to release a non-XT model to compete against the $249 Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050.  The RX 9060 will still compete with it, but without a wider release, PC builders on tight budgets will only have the option to buy an RTX 5050 instead.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 7:48 AM
    

This Samsung gaming SSD deal is the answer if you're running out of storage space on your gaming PC. For just $74.99, you can pick up a speedy PCIe 4.0 SSD with 1TB of storage, saving you a huge 29% on its MSRP.

Samsung is one of the biggest storage manufacturers for gaming PCs, and we've recommended a number of its drives in our best gaming SSD guide over the years. This Samsung 990 Evo Plus features faster speeds than a few of those drives, too, including the Samsung 980 Pro and Samsung 870 Evo.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 7:00 AM
    

After years of trailers highlighting its visual beauty and intense combat, Black Myth: Wukong took the world by storm in 2024. Game Science's debut triple-A game takes iconic elements from the soulslike genre and combines them with the classic Chinese novel, Journey to the West. The result is a brilliant and memorable ARPG - and you can now enjoy it at its cheapest price yet.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 6:58 AM
    

When is the next Steam sale? It feels like one Steam sale has just ended when the next one begins, but with some events offering better discounts than others and genre-specific sales to look out for, it's a good idea to keep these dates to hand.

Fortunately, we've got a complete list of all the official Steam sale dates for 2025 and beyond, so you can make a dent in your Steam wishlist without breaking the bank. Whether you're looking for new PC games to sink your teeth into or simply the best PC games of all time, there's something for everyone on Steam. Genre sales can introduce you to hidden gems if you can snap up the bargains in time, while seasonal Steam sales can last for weeks, with more games, DLC, and bundles available at chunkier discounts.

Continue reading When is the next Steam sale?
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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 6:51 AM
    

What are the best Sims 4 mods? The Sims has been a must-have simulation game on PC since the turn of the millennium. Over 20 years later, the series is still going strong with expansion packs and a vast library of user-generated downloadable content.

The Sims 4 modding scene is thriving, with plenty of weird and wonderful additions to one of the best PC games for living your alternate virtual life. If you're looking to shake things up now that the Sims 5 release date has been delayed indefinitely, the mods below all offer varying degrees of change. We've compiled a list of just some of the best Sims 4 mods, accompanied by links to all the download pages. Be sure to read the installation instructions for each mod.

Continue reading The 26 best The Sims 4 mods
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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 6:37 AM
    

When is the next Valorant Night Market? Hopefully, some of your long sought-after weapon skins have been added to your collection. If you're unsure whether to part with your valuable Valorant points, we can tell you how long you have to decide - and if you're disappointed by your market, how long to wait until the next one.

Of course, Valorant skins don't offer any competitive advantage, but looking cool and giving your opponents something pretty to look at as you dominate them in the FPS game offers its benefits. With anything from seasonal skins to colorful patterns and intimidating designs for most Valorant guns and blades, there's bound to be something you like in the next Valorant Night Market.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 6:23 AM
    

Players are getting excited for a new Battlefield game again. After the misstep that was Battlefield 2042, fans of the FPS series are crossing their fingers that EA can return to form with the new entry. The trailers look good, the gunplay looks meaty, and the environments look like that perfect blend of gritty and tactically challenging. Previews have labelled Battlefield 6 as safe but competent. Having not played it, the response reminds me of The Force Awakens, for any Star Wars fans in the room - it's playing it safe, but doing safe well, in order to get fans back on board after a less-than-stellar previous outing.

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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 6:17 AM
    

How do you get Battlefield 6 Twitch drops? A new age of warfare is upon us, and as it turns out, it's actually slightly earlier than the last age of warfare. BF6 is having a beta period prior to launch, gated by invite codes. Luckily enough, you can snag yourself a code through the Twitch drop scheme, and here's how.

Now that we finally know the Battlefield 6 release date, it's time to gear up, starting with getting our boots on the ground with the BF6 beta. The FPS game surely wants to start strong after the backlash 2042 received at launch, and to be fair, from what we've seen, the signs look good. Grounded, team-based combat, crispy sniping, and frenetic-somehow-still-tactical combat are back on the menu.

Continue reading Battlefield 6 Twitch drops
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PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 6:17 AM
    

What are the best Elden Ring Nightreign mods? From the lack of duos support, barely any scaling for solo mode, to general PC tweaks that should've been in the base game, there are many things the devs could've done to improve Elden Ring Nightreign. In only a few minutes, you can load up the best Elden Ring Nightreign mods to rectify all these issues and so much more.

As we highlighted in our Elden Ring Nightreign review, there are elements of the roguelike game that could be drastically improved with some QoL tweaks. Fortunately, we don't have to wait for FromSoftware to get into gear as the modding community is already hard at work addressing all the glaring issues in Elden Ring Nightreign. We're here to help you improve the game with the best Elden Ring Nightreign mods, including instructions on how to install them.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:37 AM
    

A brace of Silent Hill f reporting has treated us to the first details of the game's combat system. Here are the headlines: counter attacks, weapon degradation and an energy bar that lets you perform power moves and dodge in slow motion. It's apparently reminiscent of Dark Souls in that you have a stamina system and the dodge and counter timing can be tricky - a summary I would say also describes Punch-Out! from 1984, if I wanted to be a snarky little shitlord. There are no guns, just melee weapons that range from scavenged baseball bats to naginata polearms, looted from a spirit world of shrines and masked figures.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:51 AM
    

A stickfellow in a top hat's just burst through a twentieth story window, taking a fatal tumble down the corporate ladder, and all because I lobbed a parcel at him. This kind of thing happens all the time in Stick It to the Stickman, the roguelite beat 'em up that Anger Foot devs Free Lives are set to release in early access form later this month.

It's glorious enough to forgive any frustration you might have been left with when publishers Devolver Digital announced late last year that the corporate slapfest had been delayed into 2025.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:08 AM
    

I'd love to say that Bloodgrounds plunged me into a crimson mist, but in practice, this arena tactics RPG with town-building feels as cosy as a pair of soft leather socci on a frosty Saturnalia. The setup: you are a gladiator from a Roman-themed fantasy world, who has recently won his freedom in the arena. How is he celebrating his freedom? By becoming a gladiator manager himself, as he continues his quest for vengeance upon the Emperor who slaughtered his father.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 5, 2025 7:51 AM
    

The Stop Destroying Videogames citizens' initiative, the petition asking EU lawmakers to look into the issue of publishers rendering online games unplayable when official support runs its course, hit its deadline at the end of last month looking like it'd amassed more than enough signatures. With that phase over, the Stop Killing Games campaign that's vocally supported efforts like this is left to await the outcomes, whatever they might be.

That's given YouTuber Ross Scott, who's become the loudest voice publicising this worldwide push for action on consumer rights when it comes to these sorts of server shutdowns, a chance to take stock of how things have gone to this point. He's keen to take a break, but will first have to see how things pan out with the multiple irons Stop Killing Games and their adjacent groups have in the fire.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 5, 2025 6:12 AM
    

Battlefield 6's open beta kicks off later this week, and EA have now painted a picture of what you can expect maps/modes-wise, as well as in terms of the changes the devs have made based on Battlefield Labs playtest feedback.

Plus, there's a new trailer that features yet more folks in camo running about amid booms. I'm glad to report that no helicopters, at least at a glance, look to have been harmed in the run up to this one.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 5, 2025 5:21 AM
    

The Steam Deck (and other handheld PCs) are fantastic devices, but there's no denying they can chomp through battery pretty swiftly if you're playing AAA titles.

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Siliconera Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:00 AM
    

Monster Hunter Khezu lamp

Capcom has opened a new listing for a room lamp modeled after Khezu from the Monster Hunter series on its Japanese e-Capcom website. This lamp will appear in December 2025 at ¥5,500 / $37.25, and people residing outside Japan can also place orders via the WorldShopping widget.

This chibi Khezu lamp will be around 14 cm (~5.5 in) long, with an approximate width and height of 10.5 cm (~4.13 in). The owner will be able to power the lamp with a USB Type-C cable or three AAA batteries.

The lamp will have two light color modes in white and blue. The latter will represent the in-game scenes of Khezu launching an electric attack, but Capcom assures prospective owners that this mode will not electrocute them in any way. The lamp can also turn off the lights by itself after four hours have passed.

These sample images show how the lamp will look like:

Capcom has been frequently releasing merchandise based on Khezu as one of the most popular monsters from the Monster Hunter series. Prior examples include the early 2025 Sushiro collaboration that had a Khezu tissue holder and the 2025 Osaka Expo that featured a Myaku-Myaku colored Khezu figure and Gaufre-fre waffle cans.

The Monster Hunter Khezu room lamp will be available on December 11, 2025.

The post Monster Hunter Khezu Lamp Will Light Up Your Room appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:00 AM
    

suikoden stage play and anime

It's a Suikoden news day again, thanks to an August 2025 stream from Konami. Two of the updates involved Suikoden the Stage, a stage play based on the first game, and Suikoden the Anime, which is based on the second. Both came up during the May 2025 presentation, and there's new key art for each and release updates. 

In the case of Suikoden the Stage, we get key art showing the stage play main characters Tir McDohl, the first game's protagonist, and Gremio. They are played by Naoki Okamura and Takuma Wada, respectively. The last Konami presentation also confirmed Ted will be played by Ryoki Nagae, Flik will be portraoyed by Takeshi James Yamada, and Ryuko Isogai is Viktor. Norihito Nakayashiki is directing the play and wrote its script. That show will run in Tokyo between December 6-14, 2025, according to social media, with the Kyoto performances happening between December 18-21, 2025.

Here's that photo showing Tir and Gremio.

In the case of the Suikoden 2 anime adaptation, there's an updated release window and key art from social media. It will air in Japan in 2026. We don't know which streaming service it might appear on worldwide. Aside from the confirmed debut next year, there's a new key art image for it as well. It showed Riou, that entry's hero, sitting next to a fire with Jowy, his best friend. Their backs are to the viewer. Riou is reaching toward the sky.

Here's that key art.

Suikoden the Stage shows will run in Japan in December 2025, and the anime adaptation of the second game will begin its run in 2026.

The post Suikoden Stage Play and Anime Teasers Appear appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Tuesday, August 5, 2025 9:16 AM
    

Nintendo Indie World Showcase Will Offer Game News Thursday

A week after a Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, the company announced an Indie World Showcase stream will go over new Switch and Switch 2 games on August 7, 2025. This will be a shorter presentation. It will only spend about 15 minutes looking at new titles for both systems. Things start at 6am PT/9am ET.

The placeholder for the showcase stream is already live on the Nintendo YouTube channel. As usual, there are no "tells" in it suggesting what we might see during the presentation. However, we do know that Hades 2 is headed to both systems and recently got its last early access patch and Hollow Knight: Silksong will head to Nintendo consoles. These streams also tend to involve shadowdrops, so we could see games launch on Thursday.

https://www.youtube.com/live/mTv0HmKoUqw

As for that July 2025 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase that preceded the August 2025 Indie Switch and Switch 2 game stream, it focused on third-party titles. A few Square Enix, Atlus, Bandai Namco, and Capcom ones showed up, like Octopath Traveler 0, Persona 3 Reload, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, and Monster Hunter Stories 3. Some of the shadowdrops in that stream were Chillin by the Fire and a Switch 2 version of Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven.

The Nintendo Indie World Showcase will look at Switch and Switch 2 games not covered in the July 2025 Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase at 6am PT/9am ET on August 7, 2025. 

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Siliconera Tuesday, August 5, 2025 9:00 AM
    

Pokemon Friends

You know those ads you see browsing on social media that show various light logic, puzzle, and action games you can play on a phone or tablet? The ones that claim to increase in difficulty and gauge things like spatial awareness, reasoning, and pattern recognition? Pokemon Friends, the latest spin-off game from Nintendo, hand, Wonderfy, and The Pokemon Works, feels like a compilation of a lot of those types of titles. Except unlike D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft's Yeah! You Want "Those Games," Right? So Here You Go! Now, Let's See You Clear Them!, this is a far more earnest take on the idea.

Pokemon Friends begins with players known for making amigurumi knit plush of iconic characters from the series moving to Think Town. The problem is, while traveling, all of the yarn got tangled up. You need to solve puzzles with Pokemon in order to get rid of the knots and get enough balls, cones, and skeins of wool to start making toys again. Once you do, you can check in with the residents in town to see what sorts of stuffed animals they might want, getting points to unlock more requests and additional calendar stamps in the process. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoHXLrJHQ7s&pp=ygUPcG9rZW1vbiBmcmllbmRz0gcJCccJAYcqIYzv

The ideal way of playing Pokemon Friends involves following a certain routine. Load up the game. Choose to untangle some threads by going through three random minigames. You don't know which ones you'll get, and higher difficulties will automatically unlock and appear as you clear lower ones. Clearing it within the time limits nets you yarn. You then go to the machine and insert it. If you've been keeping up with playing on a daily basis or performed well enough in that day's minigame to earn higher quality wool, you might even get more skeins or create more than one plush. You can then check friend quests to see if you made stuffed animals that meet requirements, netting you more cosmetic items for your room or calendar. Depending on if you have the base game and add-ons determines which puzzles, amigurumi, and customization items you can get from friend quests.

As you might expect, the minigames play a huge part in how satisfying Pokemon Friends can be, and I've found it isn't about until the fifth level of difficulty that things can start to get challenging. I genuinely find Stamp-n-Roll, which is in the second DLC pack, difficult after you get a few stages in, since you really need to think about where the stamp will appear on the rolling cube quickly. Don't Wake Gengar, from that same add-on, is cute since it involves properly placing lanterns to illuminate every space except the ones where sleeping Gengar are. Both Wooloo's Way Home and Tinkatuff Tunneling both involve a Tinkaton smashing blocks, but you need to essentially use spacial awareness and minimal moves to efficiently work things out. Flight Paths and Magnezone March get great once you have multiple types of Pokemon or groups to get covering spaces. And if you really get into trying to speedrun puzzles, finding out when to switch between touchscreen and standard controls to optimize your time can even be fun.

That said, there are some that feel boring, easy, and perhaps even a little lazy. Find the Froakie involves rotating and… counting Froakies on a platform. Both Shine on Cherrim and Operation: Bath Time are almost identical types of puzzles involving turning angled blockades to hit multiple Pokemon with either light or water. Tricky Triangle and Square Solver are the exact same, only involving "drawing" different shapes on graphing paper with preassigned dots. So while most of the puzzles are fine or even great once you hit the level five difficulty, others are bland or repetitious. 

I will say that the customization element isn't all that exciting to me, at least at this point, because Pokemon Friends pretty much involves seeing the plush you make as a commodity. The Friend Quests require them. There are certain percentage odds of getting a character out of the yarn you put into the machine. See, you might find you used a Mimikyu one day for one quest where it was one of multiple characters to meet a requirement. Then the next day, a quest comes up that specifically needs a Mimikyu. And you don't end up seeing another one for five days. And so in the name of never seeing that request haunting you again, you never put any virtual toy on display unless you already have at least two of them, so you can always fulfill any order. (I may have a problem.) 

I feel like the more I play Pokemon Friends and unlock higher difficulty levels of its puzzles, the more I enjoy it. It's absolutely simple. Also, imagery aside, some of its puzzles have little to do with the series or characters. Not to mention getting the best scores means playing in handheld mode and switching between touchscreen and standard controls for maximum efficiency. But it is charming, in its way, and I find I had fun with it when I'd play for about 15 minutes each day.

Pokemon Friends is available on the Switch and mobile devices. 

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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:36 AM
    

A player taking on a boss in Titan Quest 2

The early access build of Titan Quest 2 has some confusing missions to complete, and The Shattered God can be an easy miss if you don't know where to look.

The Shattered God quest isn't part of the main storyline, but there are some cool rewards. If you missed it on your main campaign run, you can always return to complete it later. You'll have to trigger the quest and complete all the tasks to do so.

How to start The Shattered God quest in Titan Quest 2?

You'll see a broken statue staff and an NPC named Iphitos at the marked location on the screenshot below. When you pick up the staff, it says that the item can be reconstructed with the correct parts. Interact with Iphitos to start the quest, and proceed to complete all associated tasks in Titan Quest 2.

Iphitos location
Screenshot via Grimoire Games

There are three parts to collect:

  • The head of the staff
  • The tail of the staff
  • The torso of the staff

You can find the parts in any order, but the tail is the first item to go.

Tail

Tail location
Screenshot via Grimoire Games

Go to the location marked on the map and find a broken house. You'll find the tail in front of it.

Torso

torso location
Screenshot via Grimoire Games

Next comes the torso, which you can obtain at the location marked on the screenshot. The easiest way to travel is to the Eterna Ruins waypoint, then south and east.

Head

Head location
Screenshot via Grimoire Games

To reach the location, keep traveling north from the nearest waypoint. The chest is situated in a waterlogged area.

Once you have collected all three parts, the last task is to assemble the parts and bring the pieces to the statue's base.

How to complete The Shattered God quest in Titan Quest 2?

Temple of Glaukos location
Screeshot via Grimoire Games

With all three parts, go to the marked location on the map. You'll find the statue of Glaukos at this location. Provide all the parts to complete the quest, and you'll get Attribute Points and EXP. When you complete the quest, Iphitos will appear and reveal himself behind worshipping Glaukos (that is, if you're interested in knowing more about the game's lore).

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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:47 AM
    

Tekken Tag Tournament 2: a black and white Jin and Heihachi stand back-to-back.

TEKKEN 8 has had a tremendous showing this past weekend at Evo, revealing the first Armor King gameplay trailer alongside a brand new trailer, with the game dripping with content just under 2 years since release.

At Evo 2025, Destructoid got a chance to sit down with members of the TEKKEN team, including Kohei Ikeda (Nakatsu), Chief Producer and Game Director of TEKKEN 8. Katsuhiro Harada, Producer and Executive Game Director on the TEKKEN Project. And Michael Murray, Producer for TEKKEN 8, and the person who kindly translated for both Nakatsu and Harada during our interview.

We had a lot to ask the team when talking to them about TEKKEN 8, but there was one topic on my mind that I felt compelled to ask. And that was the potential existence of a Tekken Tag Tournament 3 in the future, and if the team would consider making it as the next project after TEKKEN 8.

Harada (as translated by Murray) spoke candidly about the idea of making a sequel to the Tag series and commented on the abundance of tag fighters in the market right now, and why it probably doesn't make much sense to work on a direct sequel to the Tag Tournament series in the current market.

"It's quite difficult because, you know, Tag is something I've always thought of more recently, and [I feel] like it should be some kind of mode within a TEKKEN 9 or 8 or whatever you want to call it."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBjhCpvBtyk&ab_channel=BandaiNamcoEntertainmentAmerica

Upon hearing this, I asked for more clarification on what he meant, asking if, instead of making a Tekken Tag Tournament 3, making it a mode within the mainline TEKKEN games. Murray, translating for Harada again, said about how tag fighters are popular right now, but "if we start now [to make a Tekken Tag Tournament 3] by the time that they're no longer popular, that's when Tag Three would come out" if they hypothetically made the game.

"We have so many more moves than a typical 2D fighter. So much more work is involved in trying to do that with a 3D game...It's probably a ways off if it were to happen, and so probably not in my working lifetime. So that's something that the next generation can decide."

Of course, ending the interview, I wouldn't be satisfied if I didn't ask Harada about TEKKEN X Street Fighter and keep the question tradition alive. So, of course, I asked him, and was surprised to get an answer from Harada about the game.

"It's hard to say if that's even a thing. I mean, it depends on what people are wanting as well. That said, I would like to show people what we already have. That would be cool if we could do that. We were 30 percent into development, so fingers crossed."

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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:46 AM
    

PEAK Bing Bong plushie

Every time a popular game comes out, the hounds are let loose. Copies upon copies start cropping up everywhere and, specifically, appear on Roblox. PEAK, an indie hit, has also been copied on Roblox, and the developers would rather you pirated the original than play the "slop" copy.

The Roblox copy of PEAK, creatively named CLIFF, has cropped up following the indie's massive success and blatantly regurgitates much of the original game. It's also seemingly gotten pretty big on the platform, with PEAK's developers themselves catching wind of its existence. They then issued a kind comment regarding the "game," saying they'd prefer you pirated PEAK to playing this "slop."

"Tbh would rather you pirate our game than play this microtransaction-riddled Roblox slop rip-off," the developers stated on their official X account.

https://twitter.com/AggroCrabGames/status/1952475157433549083

CLIFF, as per the dev's shared screenshot, has already garnered some 160,000 visits, and, with so many microtransactions crammed into it, it's also likely made some good money since PEAK exploded.

This is just one in the sea of blatant copies of original popular games, which are often quickly patched together, released on platforms like Roblox or even the PlayStation Store, all with the goal of making money from the unassuming player.

The player in question is either a kid (as is the case with most Roblox players) or just someone who couldn't afford the original premium product and settled for a free-to-play rip-off on alternative platforms.

And it's getting so bad that you can log into the PS Store right now and be met with countless AI-generated copies of popular titles (or even memes, like those Italian brainrot caricatures), all sold for a buck a pop and probably packed with microtransactions.

So, take the advice of PEAK's devs and avoid this slop. Play real friendslop instead.

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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:21 AM
    

A mandalorian standing in front of a tentacle in fortnite

A massive kraken nearly destroyed the island in Fortnite, but luckily, the Supernova Squad and Superman himself arrived to stop it. Following this event, there's a massive tentacle that was left behind, which you need to investigate.

This quest doesn't give you any guidance for where to look or how to get it done, so it can be a tricky one to work through. If this task has you stumped, here's how to investigate the tentacle in Fortnite.

Where is the tentacle in Fortnite?

Tentacle location marked on map at demon's domain in fortnite
Screenshot by Destructoid

There's only one tentacle on the island, and it can be found near the east end of Demon's Domain. This tentacle was left here after the massive Super Showdown live event, where Daigo summoned a kraken creature. Superman decimated the creature, but one massive tentacle from it still remains on the island.

Demon's Domain is a pretty large area, so unless you spot the tentacle from the sky while flying down to the island, it can be decently tough to find. It's also purple, which is the same color as the surrounding area.

To find the tentacle, venture to Demon's Domain and make your way east. Head to the small cliff south of the clear lake, right near where the waterfall is pouring into the corrupted, murky waters surrounding the area.

The tentacle is right by the very edge of this POI, so if you're mainly focused on exploring this region, you likely won't find it on your own, as the many jagged cliffs and buildings around the area obscure it from view. You need to purposefully venture to the very end of the region to come across it. Luckily, it's quite large, so once you're within range to spot it, you won't miss it.

Investigate the tentacle in Fortnite

A mandalorian running on a tentacle in fortnite
Screenshot by Destructoid

To investigate the tentacle, you need to approach the massive severed kraken tentacle near the east end of Demon's Domain. As soon as you get close to it, this quest will auto-complete, and you can then move on to tackling other tasks.

For most quests that ask you to investigate something, you have to put in a bit more work after finding the item you need to examine. This one is fairly straightforward once you know where to look, though, so as long as you find the right spot, you're good to go.

The tentacle has started rotting, and some mysterious craters have popped up around it, which are likely tied to the next era. Various new bug creatures have been teased on official Fortnite accounts, so these craters might release new hostile bugs around the island, leading into the main theme of next season.

The next season will arrive quite soon, so before this one ends, make sure you've tackled everything you wish to get done. You may want to learn what happened to Daigo after the live event, complete all Summer Road Trip event quests, hit Spires in different matches, and consume different food or drink items at BURD To Go gas stations.

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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 9:20 AM
    

type soul partial res tier list and guide

If you've seen our Type Soul Shikai tier list you'll notice a similar pattern here for Partial Res where Commons and Rares have become quite strong due to the re-release buffs and nerfs. Now with only 1 Partial Res move and the Cero Oscuras cooldown resent it's more important than ever to choose the best Partial Res for your build. Here's my Type Soul Partial Res tier list and best moves for all options.

Tier List

type soul partial res tier list
Image by Destructoid

When it comes to the best Type Soul Partial Res now it's important to note that Hollows/Arrancars have been reduced back to only 1 Partial move. This makes picking the best moves a highly important consideration when picking a Partial Res. This is essentially how I'll rank them as in which ones have the best move to base your build around since you can now reset Partial CD if you land Cero Oscuras (Partial Essence new effect). Let's dive into all Partial Res options below and analyze them individually.

Rankings: S-Tiers usually have powerful true comboes, OP moves or exploit the new low Reiatsu nerf with Rei steals like Vampire/Phoenix. A are great Partial Res options for raw damage but are just less flexible than S. B-Tiers are also good but are slightly weaker than S and A and C-Tier are underpowered options that you should re-roll.

Related: Type Soul Clan Tier List

S-Tier Partial Res

S-Tier Partial Res Notes & Best Move
Vampire
Legendary
• What makes Vampire one of the best Partial Res in Type Soul right now are the re-release Reiatsu changes where every race has less rei and there's no rei regen accessories
• That's a long way of saying the X move is really strong since it steals Rei as well as HP further reducing your opponent's Rei options
• C is also S-Tier since it also steals HP and applies antiheal but you have to connect an M1 to steal HP
• Z is a decent move as a combo extender into Time Cut/Fast Fang
• Overall Vampire might be the strongest Partial Res right now

Best Move: X or C


Shark
Rare
• X is easily one of the best Partial Res moves in the game because it gets you out of danger, gives you iFrames and guarantees a guardbreak hit if you touch your opponent
• Z is a bit weird since while it comboes well when close range, I wouldn't use it as a ranged projectile since the trajectory is always a bit weird and random
• C is a bit easy to counter like Wolves from Starrk so if you can bait out counters this can do good damage

Best Move: X


Acid
Common
• Z is amazing on acid since it's really easy to hit due to the AOE, deals good damage with the DOT and true combos into powerful moves like Cero Grab, Fast Fang, critical or even Rising Swallow if they're close enough
• X isn't the best so I would skip it
• C is a decent defensive alternative to Z because it's sort of like a counter but the retaliation is a fast moving damage orb that guardbreaks
• Overall for a Common Acid is a really good combo Partial that sets up powerful attacks with its Z

Best Move: Z


Light
Mythic
• Unlike Snake, Light is still an amazing Mythic in the re-release
• Z is a great spam-able poke or combo extender that's great for a Kido build
• X is one of the best Partial Res mobility moves to close distance (Hold space for a faster version)
• C is amazing damage with guardbreak that's good for any build but I like it on Hakuda since the playstyle encourages getting in close and pressuring opponents

Best Move: All are good and it depends on if you're going Kido/Kendo/Hakuda


Bone
Common
• A lot of people like Bone due to the Z move which autotracks if you hit but while it's powerful note that counters destroy it
• X is good with Speed for comboing from X into a lot of good fast melee moves
• C is amazing because it's easy to hit due to the double-hit AOE, interrupts some attacks and true combos into Sonata Flow, Rising Swallow if you're close or just M1 combos

Best Move: C


Phoenix
Rare
• Similar to Vampire, Phoenix is much better now due to the Rei nerfs since it steals Reiatsu with its Seared effect applied from each move
• Z has a lot of stun and posture damage so it's a good combo into faster moves like Fast Fang or jump crit
• X is kind of like Panthera's Z where it's a good standalone move but it doesn't really synergize well with anything to combo with
• C is powerful damage if you track their flashstep to hit them after it since it guardbreaks (be careful since you can get punished if you miss)

Best Move: Z

A-Tier Partial Res

A-Tier Partial Res Notes & Best Move

Slash
Common
• Overall a high damage Partial if you can reliably proc the Bleed
• Z isn't the best nor worst move here since the Meta edges towards up-close melee fights but it's pretty good if you need a projectile, zone or interupt tool
• I would avoid X since Slash isn't about hyperarmor charges even though it's a decent move if you need a combo opener/distance closer
• We're here for the C move which is a fast high damage combo extender that's good after anything like a parry, dodge, stun move, etc.

Best Move: C


Horse
Legendary
• Best used with Ground Hakuda to stay close to the enemy and keep applying pressure
• X is objectively the best damage, AOE, high posture stun and true comboes into G. Hakuda moves like Confliction/Earth Shatter and a ton of other moves
• C deals a lot of damage and is hard to parry because it's a multi-hit move so if you aim it right to predict dodges you can deal a lot of damage
• Avoid Z due to the long windup and having to take a sec to aim
• Might be S-Tier due to the Ground Hakuda true comboes but I have to play it a bit more

Best Move: X in most cases, especially with Ground Hakuda but C can also be great


Storm
Common
• Storm is a perfect A-Tier that's a good aggression Partial to take along with Speed moves to combo and pressure opponents and pretty much any move here is good but nothing broken
• Z is a faster autotrack teleport with less range and C is the opposite with longer range but you have to aim it and both combo well into further fast melee attacks
• X is for AOE guardbreaking and combos decently into strong close-range moves like Rising Swallow or a quick feint into a critical

Best Move: All are decent depending on what you need


Starrk
Legendary
• Starrk still has a lot of mobility and pressure options with Z's flashstep cero that chains really well into Cero Oscuras for a CD reset, raw damage/posture (Use the Starrk clan for more Cero scaling)
• X is bad since it's not hard to dodge and easy to punish (Only really good with Kido skills that can guarantee a hit)
• C is a powerful move but it's really easy to counter and most good Shikai/Schrift have counters so you'd have to bait those out first
• Overall Starrk is good for a build around Z so while powerful for A-Tier it's not the most flexibile for S-Tier

Best Move: Z


Panthera
Rare
• X is the best move for dodging and comboing into other fast melee moves like Rising Swallow or Feint into any guardbreak move
• Only do C if your build lacks a projectile move since it's pretty fast, deals decent damage and has a wide hitbox
• Z is a weird standalone move that doesn't really combo well from anything or into anything so I would avoid it

Best Move: X

B-Tier Partial Res

B-Tier Partial Res Notes & Best Move

Arrogante
Legendary
• Z is a decent counter that ragdolls but it's not a true combo into anything so you can try to use as a combo extender with some moves
• X is a great hyperarmor attack that randomly disables flashstep (leg effect) or applies a lesser damage debuff (hand effect) but it's only good if you get the flashstep effect
• C is just good damage but the mini-stun effect is so short it doesn't really combo into anything
• Overall no hard true combo and the good move is sometimes useful with flashstep debuff and sometimes just okay with the damage debuff

Best Move: X due to the flashstep disable


Volcanica
Legendary
• Z is an amazing move that both gives you mobility, has slight hyper armor and guardbreaks dealing good damage with the burn effect (Slam happens regardless of the dash hit)
• X is also a guardbreak but not as versatile
• While C doesn't stun for as long as before you can still combo off of it but I don't like the long windup and would prefer Z or X
• While Z is a good move it's not anything comparable to A-Tiers in power and the other moves are situational

Best Move: Z in most cases and sometimes X


Devil
Rare
• Best combined with Air Hakuda or Speed depending on which move you're going for
• Z has good mobility and posture damage and is best with Speed for pressure like Flash Cut into Z or with Flash Fakeout
• XM2 is for Air Hakuda builds to keep enemies in the air and guardbreak/stun combo them
• Ground C is good with Speed since it has high posture damage and is fast comboing well into Flash Cut/Flash Fakeout/Fast Fang
• Overall there's no true combo here and you have to work really hard to be competitive but it has potential for A

Best Move: X with Air Hakuda or Z/C with Speed

C-Tier Partial Res

C-Tier Partial Res Notes & Best Move

Snake
Mythic
• Snake got a lot of nerfs which made it not as dominant as before and dropped it from A-Tier for me to C-Tier (Check the nerfs in Update-Logs on Discord)
• Still the Z move can be used as a decent combo extender into Mortal Ties/Time Cut
• X has hyperarmor on frame 1 so you can use it defensively and XM2 is a great combo starter into Rising Swallow or any stun combo move
• C is terrible due to its easy-to-parry/dodge attack with no guardbreak
• Snake can still be decent with Hakuda or Kendo builds but it's definitely not what it used to be

Best Move: X and sometimes Z


Spirit
Rare
• Overall I wouldn't bother with Spirit since it's currently the weakest Partial Res in the game
• Z is the best move since it can't get punished melee due to the AOE hit
• X and C aren't good

That's it for my Type Soul Partial Res tier list and guide. If you want to reroll you Partial Res check out our Type Soul codes for rerolls.

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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 9:01 AM
    

Daigo floating in the sky with pink magic around him in Fortnite

Following Fortnite's main storyline is crucial for understanding what's happening around the island at any given point. Sometimes, though, parts of the story get a bit confusing, as is the case with what happened to Daigo after the Super Showdown live event.

Even if you watched the full live event, you may not be sure what happened to Daigo, since he's only featured in a small portion of it. If you want to ensure you're caught up with the lore before the next season begins, here's what happened to Daigo after the live event in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three.

What happened to Daigo in Fortnite?

Daigo getting whacked through the air by a massive tentacle in Fortnite
Screenshot by Destructoid

Following the conclusion of the Super Showdown live event, Daigo is free from the dark presence that was controlling him and is back to his old self. He's changed from the Mask Maker Daigo skin back to the classic Daigo skin originally featured in the Chapter Six, season one battle pass.

During the live event, Daigo summoned a massive kraken beast to do his bidding while under the control of the mysterious dark presence. This creature turned against him, though, and whacked him far away. This hit seems to have broken him free from his captor, as he's now back to the old Daigo we all know and love.

Where did Daigo go after the live event in Fortnite?

Daigo was originally smacked away to a nearby mountain by the kraken during the live event, but following the conclusion of the big boss fight, he returned to Demon's Domain. Now, you can find him hanging out in the middle of the area.

The massive building he was previously found inside at this location was destroyed in the live event. Because of this, he now just mediates, hovering slightly off the ground in the middle of this POI. Since he's back to his old self, he won't attack you on sight anymore, and instead only initiates a battle if provoked. He does still hold a powerful Medallion plus some other items, so if you want some of the best weapons and loot you can get this season, it's worth fighting him.

A mandalorian running next to daigo meditating in fortnite
Screenshot by Destructoid

What happened during the live event in Fortnite Chapter 6, season 3?

If you missed out on the live event and want to understand how Daigo became his old self again and everything else that went down during this epic event, here's a breakdown of everything that happened.

First, Daigo flew up into the sky and harnessed epic powers to summon a massive beast to execute the dark presence's will. As he used his abilities, he completely toppled the central tower that once stood at Demon's Domain.

A large, menacing tentacle covered in glowing yellow eyes then rose out of the nearby lake. Daigo commanded this kraken creature to do his bidding, but it instead smacked him out of the sky, sending him soaring. This is the last we saw of Daigo during the official event, but if you played during it and followed him in replay mode afterward, you can witness him crash-landing on a nearby mountain.

A group of heroes arriving to save the island in Fortnite
Screenshot by Destructoid

With Daigo out of the picture, the kraken creature was ready to destroy the island. Luckily, our friends from Supernova Academy, who are also NPCs that can be found around the island, arrived to save the day. A massive boss battle between these NPCs, with all players in attendance fighting alongside them, and the kraken ensued.

Just when it seemed like the creature was finally defeated, it rose up again, even stronger, with three massive tentacles and three full health bars instead of one. The battle began anew, and just when it seemed like all hope was lost, Superman arrived to save the day. He tore the tentacles apart and ripped through all the Overlord Spires and Scout Spires around the island, decimating the creature for good.

A massive piece of the mysterious beast remains on the island, though, and investigating the tentacle is a key quest you need to get done before the season ends. These remains have started rotting and have led to some strange new craters spawning nearby. This will likely lead into the theme of next season, and although the kraken is dead, the dark presence controlling it is alive and well.

https://youtu.be/p5CoPVIhXgM?si=i6UC4XaPgO_huhmV

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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 8:52 AM
    

Grounded 2 scorpion

Grounded 2's park and locations have plenty of enemies across the map, and you can occasionally come across Snails.

These are relatively safe creatures who don't attack. Sadly, you'll need to take down these gentle beasts for various crafting materials, including their shells. Obtaining any item from Snails is tricky, as they will return to their shells when attacked. The shells don't take any damage, which makes your task harder. Let's find out how to kill a Snail and obtain their shells.

How to kill Snails in Grounded 2?

If you have a buggy with you, order it to stay far away from the Snail. This is to accidentally prevent it from spooking your target. Tread carefully, and land a blow on the Snail. When you do that, it will hide its head in its shell and become immune to all damage.

The trick is to retreat enough that the Snail thinks there's no more danger. Repeat what you did last time, and go back. Once you land enough damage, you'll end the Snail's life. While it can escape damage by hiding in its shell, it can't heal. Hence, all damage counts; all that matters is how many blows you'll need to land.

Ranged weapons have a natural advantage, since you can keep chipping away at the health from a distance. However, melee weapons, especially ones that can land stuns, are highly beneficial and can get the job done faster. Ultimately, you can use any weapon you want, but a ranged tool makes it easier to finish the task. Once killed, you'll get certain resources, which also include its impenetrable shell.

Snails in Grounded 2
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How to get Snail shells in Grounded 2?

Killing a Snail gets you Garden Snail Slime and Raw Snail Meat. These items can be used in healing and cooking recipes, like the Lingonberry Bandage. If you're lucky enough, you might get a shell, a tier III item. However, the drop is random (at least during my tests), and you'll need a Level III Omni-Hammer, which is done via upgrades.

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A caterpillar in Grounded 2

Grounded 2's early access build has plenty of Unique weapons (Secret weapons) and a bunch of trinkets you can unearth on your journey. Together with trinkets, these weapons pack a punch with additional effects and buffs.

However, these fantastic items aren't found already attached to the weapon, and it's very easy to miss them. You'll need to reach specific locations and then follow a few extra steps to access them.

All Unique weapon locations in Grounded 2

There are seven Unique or Secret weapons that you can find in Grounded 2 (as of Aug. 5). If the list of items increases in the future, we will expand our list as well.

Weapon Name Weapon Type How to Get
Bushwacker Ranged Located west of Pine Hill near the Flingman. The item is located in a chest, which is on a high hedge. You'll need to enter via a trunk, and keep traversing to the top until you come across a yellow leaf with the chest on it.
Crimson Avenger One-Handed Reach the Spider Den anthill, and travel to Memorial Crate. There, you'll come across Crimson Avenger, and you'll need a tier II Omni-Shovel to extract it from the chewing gum.
Gloom Skewer One-Handed Enter the Toxic Anthill, and go all the way to the bottom. There, you'll encounter the Cockroach Queen, who is a fierce boss. Once defeated, you'll be able to access an alcove where the Gloom Skewer is.
Heatwave Candy Stave You'll find a giant head in the Firepit. Use the tier II Omni-Hammer to break the charcoals and extract the weapon.
Ice Sickles Dual Wield First, repair the Ice Sickles inside the Ice Cream Cart location. Then, protect it from a big wave of incoming enemies to make the weapon yours.
Pinch Whacker One-Handed Go to the Firepit, and enter the Masked Stranger's hideout. Destroy the breakable wall, and you'll find the weapon lying on an office chair.
Scarlet Aegis Shield You'll find a tunnel east of the Podium. Again, break the wall to find your weapon.

Location of unique weapons marked on a map in Grounded 2.
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  1. Scarlet Aegis
  2. Gloom Skewer
  3. Ice Sickles
  4. Bushwacker
  5. Pinch Whacker
  6. Heatwave
  7. Crimson Avenge

All trinket locations in Grounded 2

While trinkets can be crafted like ordinary weapons, you can also find them at several locations.

Trinket Name Location
Blistering Boiler Random drop from Bombardier Beetle
Cleaving Claws Random drop from Praying Mantis
Everlasting Hog Stopper Random drop from Billy Dogs or Cockroach Queens
Eco Exploitation Token Found on the body of Employee 211 inside the Spider Den anthill
Fancy Fletching Random drops from crow feathers
Fluffy Dandelion Tuft Random drops from Dandelions
Myrmecologist Token Go right down the Snack Bar anthill, and you'll find a chest behind a couple of pebbles.
Roach Rage Drops from General Berserker
Shivering Scale Random drops from Blue Butterflies
Spectacular Spocy Shard Random drops from Spicy Candies
Stabby Stinger Random drops from Scorpions
Suspicious Mint Random drops from Breaking Mints

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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 7:49 AM
    

A character with purple and pink hair wearing a purple striped sweater and a striped cat tail riding in a red wagon by a blue ice chunk in disney dreamlight valley

Strange golden cracks leading to hidden treasures have popped up around your village in Disney Dreamlight Valley. To uncover the special rewards, you need to solve some riddles, including one that says getting warmer, break the ice somewhere frosted.

Like all other riddles featured in the special Treasure Hunt event, this one doesn't really give you enough to work with. It can be quite difficult tracking down the right location because of this, so here's the solution for the getting warmer, break the ice somewhere frosted riddle in Disney Dreamlight Valley.

Getting warmer, break the ice somewhere frosted location in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Frossted heights biome marked in disney dreamlight valley
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The solution for this tricky riddle in the Treasure Hunt event is ice found in the Frosted Heights biome. To break the ice chunks that pop up around this biome, you need to take a page out of Kristoff's book and grab your Royal Pickaxe to mine them.

Ice chunks appear as spiky blue masses all around the Frosted Heights biome. There are massive clumps, much larger than your character, and smaller ones that barely reach your knees. The treasure can be hidden in any size ice chunk, so make sure you break all of them to avoid missing your prize.

You might find the treasure chest in the first chunk of ice you break, or it might take several of them to uncover what you seek. If you're having trouble finding it, be sure to look behind any decorations, including buildings, landscaping, and furniture, that you have placed in this area. The ice chunks can spawn anywhere, even in corners you have blocked off, so searching everywhere is crucial to finding them.

In the clue you're given, the word "frosted" subtly points you in the right direction, which is the Frosted Heights biome. Telling you to "break the ice" is also a clue since ice chunks can be found throughout this region. The Frosted Heights biome is the only snowy area you can visit around the valley, so you must explore this area to get the quest done.

The getting warmer break the ice somewhere frosted clue in Disney Dreamlight Valley
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After solving this riddle, there's still plenty of work to get done for the Treasure Hunt event, including more clues and solutions to work through. To recover more clues, you need to find gold treasure cracks.

Some of the other hints you need to solve are tip some purple caps somewhere swampy, beneath coral growth with a dazzling viewunder a pile of bone in a sunlit placedon't forget to put out the fires, and somewhere peaceful pickaxe meets rock. Working through at least two clues is crucial for finishing the Expert Treasure Hunter duty.

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