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Kotaku Friday, August 8, 2025 7:30 AM
    

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August's games include Thief: Definitive Edition and Civilization III: Complete, via DRM-free GOG codes

The post Amazon Prime Gaming's Latest Batch Of Freebies Can Be Grabbed Now appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Friday, August 8, 2025 7:00 AM
    

Mymario

Just don't tell the adults that those wooden blocks are secretly amiibos

The post Start 'Em While They're Young! Nintendo Launches Preschool <i>My Mario</i> Products appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Friday, August 8, 2025 4:34 AM
    

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Brand new versions of the Ho-Oh and Lugia immersive cards are now in the set

The post <i>Pokémon TCG Pocket</i>'s Allegedly Plagiarized Cards Are Finally Replaced appeared first on Kotaku.


PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 7:58 AM
    

Who are all the Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls characters? Arc System Works has some difficult decisions to make before its 4v4 tag-team fighting game launches, mainly on the character roster front. After all, if Wolverine isn't in this game, we suspect Arc will have to respond to some rather stern emails.

With the Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls release date set for 2026, there's plenty of time to theorize which characters will be added to the fighting game before it launches. Before we do that, take a closer look at which fighters have made the roster in the upcoming game, as well as who is likely to join the cast based on the Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls easter eggs we've spotted.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 7:48 AM
    

You'd be forgiven for having missed Öoo, a puzzle-platforming metroidvania that released on Steam yesterday. It arrived with little fanfare, few official reviews, and one of the strangest names I've come across in a decade of writing about games and over twice that playing them. In fact, I only noticed it because I'm a big fan of developer NamaTakahashi's debut title, ElecHead. Check that out, too, if you're in the mood for quirky indie games with innovative mechanics.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 7:35 AM
    

What is the Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls release date? Arguably the biggest surprise of Sony's summer State of Play, Arc System Works stunned the fighting game community with a seismic announcement. There's a new fighting game on the horizon, and it's ready to take the crown as the premier tag-team fighter.

This heavyweight collaboration has brought together Arc System Works, Marvel Games, and PlayStation Studios to create Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls, a 4v4 tag-team fighting game starring the biggest superheroes from the Marvel universe. Ahead of the Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls release date, we'll take a look at what you can expect from the gameplay, as well as the potential roster, and so much more.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 7:16 AM
    

What's the Haikyuu Fly High tier list of the best characters? We've graded the 50+ character launch lineup to see who stands out in the crowd of sporty students. Smack through the high wall and exploit a team's positional weaknesses with the best Haikyuu Fly High characters from the starter banner and beyond.

A guaranteed SSR banner for every new player means the PVP competition will be tough for a while in Haikyuu Fly High. But with the most powerful characters being locked behind their signature banners, you'll want free gems from these Haikyuu Fly High codes before you worry about rerolling.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 7:16 AM
    

What are the new Haikyuu Fly High codes? The new volleyball-focused gacha game brings the thrills of the Haikyuu anime to PC with all the force of an outside hitter's power serve. Haikyuu codes are the fastest way to get the gems or coins needed to grab a game-deciding upgrade or top-tier character.

The list of Haikyuu Fly High game codes below includes current redeemable coupons for the global server, their rewards, and any expired codes you might want to try anyway. Gacha makes us all do strange things in one last desperate attempt for an SSR. Scratch that itch with Persona 5 X codes, or, if you're a Roblox fan, Volleyball Legends codes as well. Ready to pull? Use our Haikyuu Fly High tier list to see who's worthy of your gems.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 7:00 AM
    

The Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater multiplayer mode, Fox Hunt, has now been loosely confirmed for the fall, suggesting we won't get to play it on day one. Back when MGS4 first came out, I fell fully into the Metal Gear Online hole - at a time when online competition still felt relatively fresh and experimental, it was one of the most unique approaches to a multiplayer game I'd encountered, blending traditional tactical shooter elements with the overpowered stealth mechanics of the single-player mode. I'm eager to try the MGS Delta Fox Hunt mode, then, but it seems likely I won't be able to for a while longer.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 6:41 AM
    

You can pick up a top Logitech gaming mouse with an epic Amazon discount right now. The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 is a light and responsive mouse for gamers, and it's currently on sale for just $139.99, netting you a huge 22% saving on its MSRP.

Logitech has been producing peripherals for the PC market for decades, with a number of its recent models gaining a mention in our best gaming mouse guide. This particular mouse is already one of our recommendations, offering decent battery life and a superlight shell, which we put to the test in our Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 review.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 6:40 AM
    

Resident Evil is a series that has taken more twists and turns than an M. Night Shyamalan movie. From vastly differing quality between entries and shifts in genre, to cancelled games, nobody could accuse the horror icon of standing still. That's why so many players are excited for Resident Evil: Survival Unit, an upcoming game for mobile devices. Over a million players have pre-registered for the game, meaning that they will be notified when the game releases and their devices might even automatically download it.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 6:25 AM
    

August 8, 2025: We added a new WWE 2K25 code.

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, August 8, 2025 6:17 AM
    

It's no secret that League of Legends' monetization has ramped up over the past few years. From the infamous $450 Faker Ahri skin, to the much-debated Exalted Arcane Fractured Jinx and the introduction of the gacha-esque Sanctum, "luxury" tier cosmetics are now commonplace. While part of the allure of these items is their "rarity," compounded by the fact that they're limited editions, Riot has confirmed it's considering bringing these skins back into the Sanctum's rotation - it's just a question of when.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 6:16 AM
    

When is the Borderlands 4 release date? The Borderlands series dates back to 2009, when the first game was released on PC and consoles. Over the last 15 years, the series has become so popular that it was turned into a blockbuster movie in 2024 and, while that might have been met with a rather underwhelming reception, the franchise is set to continue with another videogame entry.

Confirmed during Gamescom Opening Night Live in August 2024, Borderlands 4 is already shaping up to be one of the more exciting action-adventure game releases arriving in 2025. Here's what we know about the Borderlands 4 release date, including when it's set to arrive, what the trailers reveal about the game, and more.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 6:06 AM
    

I would absolutely love a new Dino Crisis game, or a remake. As an enthusiastic Monster Hunter player, I can even assure series creator Shinji Mikami that I have room in my heart for both, despite his claims that the latter's popularity leaves little room for a Dino Crisis reboot. Capcom, on the other hand, seems to believe that people are still interested in the series, and appears to be testing the waters once more with a new set of limited-time merchandise, available via the Cap Kuji store.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 6:05 AM
    

When is the Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater release date? We've seen re-releases of the Metal Gear Solid games over the past decade since Hideo Kojima, the creator of the legendary series, left Konami back in 2015. However, this is the first time Konami has remade one of the MGS games, modernizing the visuals and presentation while maintaining the aspects fans loved about the original.

MGS 3 is known as one of the best stealth games of all time, so it's no surprise that fans are highly anticipating the Metal Gear Solid Delta release date later this year. MGS 3 is chronologically the first game in the series, introducing the world to Naked Snake. As an agent of the CIA's FOX (Force Operation X) unit, you're tasked to undergo a top-secret mission during the Cold War era. Here's everything you need to know about the MGS Delta release date.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 6:34 AM
    

When is the ZZZ 2.2 release date? The next update for Zenless Zone Zero is right around the corner, and it's time to look ahead to what awaits us in version 2.2. If you've been saving up your Polychrome, we've got a full itinerary of everything coming to HoYoverse's urban fantasy in the next few weeks.

ZZZ 2.2 is the next update to hit the gacha game, and it picks up right after the Miasmic Fiend's defeat in Zenless Zone Zero's last update. We expect this update to focus on Obol Squad, particularly Isolde and Seed, now that TOPS has been put in its place. We've also got an early look at upcoming characters set to make a mark on our Zenless Zone tier list, new locations, and more.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 7:26 AM
    

What is the best PC case? You might think of a case as a purely aesthetic choice, but making the right choice is essential for fitting all your preferred PC parts and getting the performance you want. The best cases can also keep your gaming PC temperatures low, maximising performance, keeping your system stable, and giving you more headroom for overclocking your CPU and GPU. And, yes, they can look great too.

The best PC case overall is the Hyte Y70, which combines a stunning wraparound glass-panelled view into your system with fantastic cooling performance. A more affordable yet stylish option is the NZXT H7 Flow, while the Jonsbo D30 is great for budget builds. For more options, including large E-ATX and tiny mini-ITX models, read on below. If you want some further guidance on your PC case choice, check the how to choose a PC case section at the bottom of this guide, and browse the FAQ that answers all your PC case questions.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 5:55 AM
    

August 8, 2025: We searched for new Fragpunk codes.

What are the new Fragpunk codes? This 5v5 shooter breaks all the rules when it comes to traditional shooters, providing you with access to Shard Cards that let you drastically change the game on the fly. For example, you can strengthen your weapons to give you an edge in battle, or instantly regain health right after a tough encounter.

Let's be clear, our list of the latest Fragpunk codes won't make you any better at the FPS game. However, the in-game rewards they provide should make you look cooler, and really, isn't that all any of us want in life? If you do want to strengthen your fragging skills, check out our Fragpunk tier list to study the competition so you know what to look out for in combat. For now, here's our list of the active Fragpunk codes available right now.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 5:52 AM
    

How do you get Marvel Rivals Twitch drops? Twitch drops make it easy to earn freebies by simply watching people stream games, and Marvel Rivals is dishing out items like sprays, emotes, and costumes for Season 3.5.

Marvel Rivals developer NetEase has been offering up the chance to earn Marvel Rivals Twitch drops, bequeathing some extra cosmetic treats for the multiplayer game by simply watching your favorite streamers. You will, however, need to learn how to actually claim your shiny new drops, so read on as we explain how everything works.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 5:45 AM
    

What are all of The Sims 4 cheats? Whether you're after that all-important Sims 4 money cheat for some extra Simoleons, we've listed heaps of handy shortcuts to make the lives of your virtual family more manageable. In this guide, we'll let you know all the Sims 4 cheats, and more importantly, how to use them.

Cheats are by no means new to The Sims 4, and EA even actively encourages their use. Still, it can be hard to keep track of all The Sims cheats, so we've put them all in one handy place - including those all so important Sims 4 money cheats. Our list is perfect if you've never played past entries in one of the best PC games, or are wondering if all those old cheats still work, and we even add new cheats for new DLCs and expansion packs.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 5:32 AM
    

What are the best story games of all time? If you're looking for a great narrative that you can't put down, you've come to the right place. Escape into something special with our list of the best story games on PC.

The most unforgettable stories in modern pop culture have emerged from some of the best PC games. Whether you're surviving the Wild West in Red Dead Redemption 2, solving crimes in Disco Elysium, or exploring fraught father-son relationships in God of War, many are some of the best single player and fantasy games out there. Story games are living, breathing narratives; the best ones let us have our say in how the plot unravels.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 5:09 AM
    

How do you make pizza in Grow a Garden? If you need to cook up fine Italian cuisine, let us guide you through the kitchen. Chris. P likes his crusts as his name suggests, and we have the Roblox Grow a Garden pizza recipes to please his belly.

When making pizza in Grow a Garden, you'll need to keep an eye on your pepper reserves. Use a Grow a Garden stock tracker to get alerted when those seeds are stocked. You can also see where Gourmet eggs hatches rank on our Grow a Garden pets tier list to see if they're worth the struggle.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 6:10 AM
    

What is the best gaming CPU? Your choice of processor will fundamentally affect your PC's frame rates, so you want to make sure you buy the very best gaming CPU you can afford when building a new PC. It's your CPU that sets up the frames for your GPU to render in games, making it the foundation of your gaming PC hardware. 

Our current top choice is the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D. It's the fastest chip available for gaming and is powerful for other tasks too, yet has quite low power consumption and a reasonable price. For a more budget choice, you can opt for the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X that lets you upgrade to a 9800X3D later on. Or, the Intel Core i5 12400F is even cheaper at under $110. For more options, including high-end and powerful integrated graphics choices, check out the list below. Also see the how to choose and FAQ sections of this guide for more help in learning what to look for in your next CPU while the Also tested section includes chips we've reviewed that didn't quite make the grade.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 5:20 AM
    

Who are the best characters on the ZZZ tier list? HoYoverse's latest gacha comes with a full roster of playable agents that sport unique abilities, attributes, and combat specialties. With so many characters to choose from, it can be difficult to decide who to add to your team. We've tested each one to bring you a complete and reliable tier list that ensures you're investing your time and level-up materials into the right units.

Our expert Zenless Zone Zero tier list is based on the current stats and performance in the latest Zenless Zone Zero update, so be aware these rankings may be subject to change. We regularly update this tier list as new characters are introduced in Zenless Zone Zero banners, so check back for the latest developments in the gacha game. Let's get into the best (and worst) characters in Zenless Zone Zero 2.1.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 5:14 AM
    

What are the best 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 are the best classes in Battlefield, ranked from one to four.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 3:25 AM
    

August 8, 2025 We added two new AFK Journey codes and checked for any expired codes.

Looking for new AFK Journey codes? Redeeming free items is the best way to stay ahead of the curve without upsetting your wallet, especially in gacha-driven fantasy RPGs like AFK Journey. These redeem codes can help you stay competitive with the best team compositions, clear the story without issue, and reap the rewards of the PvP leaderboards. We've found and tested every code released by developer Farlight to find out which ones are active or expired.

The AFK Journey redeem codes often reward you with valuable in-game currency like AFK Journey Diamonds and Gold, which are required to pull on gacha banners and build the best characters in the AFK Journey roster. We also recommend checking out our in-depth AFK Journey tier list to ensure you're spending your freebies wisely in the anime game. Now that you're all set, here are the AFK Journey codes waiting to be redeemed.

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PCGamesN Friday, August 8, 2025 3:46 AM
    

When is the Hollow Knight Silksong release date? Silksong is the long-awaited sequel to 2017's immensely popular Hollow Knight. We don't use the phrase 'long-awaited' lightly either, since over half a decade has passed since its announcement.

Just like its predecessor, Hollow Knight Silksong is a 2D Metroidvania game set in an underground realm inhabited by bugs. You can expect to explore gloomy grottos and ancient citadels in classic platform game style, fight off their quarrelsome occupants, and unlock powerful skills and equipment. Here's everything we know about when to expect Hollow Knight Silksong, including gameplay and trailers.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, August 8, 2025 7:29 AM
    

I'm a bit of a sicko when it comes to keyboards, and have built the kind of collection that makes my wife duck for cover when I bring them up in conversation.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, August 8, 2025 7:00 AM
    

Wake up, it's the 90s again. Ok, so maybe I've lied to you there, but two classic shooters from the decade that I as a child of 1999 definitely remember fondly have been re-released as one handy bundle with some extra features. Heretic + Hexen is out now.

The surprise re-release of these virtual spell boxes came as part of QuakeCon, with Nightdive Studios and id Software collborating to revamp more old school shooty things after doing the same with Doom and Doom 2 last year.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, August 8, 2025 7:00 AM
    

The heatwave has won this time, readers. The plan this year... oh god, let's not talk about The Plan, it's too upsetting. For several years now, we've fought back the heatwave with a low-intensity strategy game, defying the evil fire orb with games that are manageable even for a brain composed partially of plasma. I'd hoped, this year, to move beyond, and fight back the sky with three such games. But. It warm.

Still, you're getting two. This year's Low-Intensity Games For To Do Strategy Despite Grotesque Hot are Hyper Empire and High Strategy: Oradros.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, August 8, 2025 5:32 AM
    

Microsoft have brought development work on Contraband, the co-op smuggling game that Just Cause developers Avalanche Studios announced back in 2021, to a standstill. That's the official line, while a report from Bloomberg claims the game's been cancelled outright.

Nothing had been been seen or heard of Contraband since its reveal to the world at E3 four years ago, and this sudden status update comes just weeks after Microsoft cancelled Perfect Dark, Everwild, and an unannounced MMO from ZeniMax as part of mass layoffs that saw around 9,000 staff lose their livelihoods.

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Destructoid Friday, August 8, 2025 6:45 AM
    

BO6 Zombies Reckoning map with the Gorgofex

The new Reckoning map in Black Ops 6 Zombies has a fresh Wonder Weapon called the Gorgofex, and the weapon is directly tied to the main campaign.

Finding the new Wonder Weapon won't be easy, and it can be considered almost the main reward. However, your effort won't be in vain, but the game doesn't make it easy. Once you unlock the Pack-A-Punch and complete the basic objectives, there's no clue about what to do next.

Let's take a look at all the steps you need to complete.

How do you get the Gorgofex in BO6 Zombies Reckoning?

So we begin by spawning on the map, and what you do after that will be crucial.

Head to the T1 Mutant Research Lab

Your first task is to take the correct elevator and reach the lab. You'll come across two computer terminals showing random static. The first one is located right beside the Deadshot Daiquiri, while the second one is on the west wall (right by the clones of Richtofen's child and wife). You'll find a single word appearing randomly on these screens.

The Terminal at Mutant Labs in Reckoning
Screenshot by Destructoid

Don't pay attention to the words. Pay attention to the first letters. In my case, the two words began with P and O, which combine to form Polonium. While I knew what Po stands for on the periodic table, you don't necessarily have to know chemistry.

The Periodic Table at Mutant Labs in Reckoning
Screenshot by Destructoid

Instead, you can use the Periodic Table located at the T1 Mutant lab to get your code. Your code is essentially 0, followed by the Periodic Table Code. So in my case, it was 084. 0 is by default, and 84 is the Periodic Table code for Polonium. This opens the door to T1 Bioweapons Lab (you'll find a couple of stairs in the T1 Mutant Research Lab that lead to this location.

Get the Cyst from the T1 Bioweapons Lab

The Cyst in Bioweapons Lab
Screenshot by Destructoid

The next task is to obtain the Cyst located in the metal case on the eastern part of the room. At first, you'll find that the case is locked. To unlock the Cyst, you'll need to kill three parasites or vermin next to it. On doing so, you'll find the Cyst floating above and getting added to your inventory.

Repeat this process three times, and this is mandatory. You'll soon learn why that's the case.

Absorb Aesthetic Flora from Quantum Computing Core Room

Aesthetic Flora plant in QUantum Computing Core Room
Screenshot by Destructoid

Our next stop is to reach the T1 Quantum Computing Core Room. Reach there, and you'll find glowing mushrooms all over the place. You'll find three Dark Aether Plants that are glowing in the dark, and your job is to drain their health. Remember when I said you'll need three Cysts? The reason is simple: you'll have to absorb the health from three Aesthetic Flora plants.

The task is relatively simple, but watch out for the acid attacks that can do a lot of damage. In fact, try to spare a couple of zombies before ending the round, and then try the process. This will allow you to absorb the health without having to bother much about being mauled to death.

Start Power Surge in Dark Entity Containment

Power surge initiation started in Dark Entity Containment room
Screenshot by Destructoid

Our next step is the T2 Dark Entity Containment room, and this step confused me a lot. The task at hand is to initiate a power surge. You can do so using four different computer terminals, all present at this location.

You'll begin from the northeast side, and keep following the terminals in the north, and then south. Make sure to find out the four locations first, because the entire test is timed. If the time runs out, you'll have to start a new round and retry the process.

Additionally, be very careful, as this step will spawn an Uber Klaus, which is essential.

Bring the Uber Klaus in front of the Forsaken

Forsaken in Reckoning map
Screenshot by Destructoid

If you have completed the previous step, you must have found the Forsaken (that gigantic mechanoid in the glass cage). As I said, initiating the Power Surge triggers the Uber Klaus. First, kill all the minions and undead to single out Klaus. Then, take out his shield generators (on his shoulders) to weaken him. Don't kill him at this stage.

Instead, lure him out and bring him right in front of the Forsaken. Once you do so, the Forsaken's soul will go into Uber Klaus to start a new boss fight. This part is mandatory if you want to obtain the Gorgofex.

Defeat Forsaken in Uber Klaus' body

Once the Forsaken goes inside Uber Klaus, he becomes far more dangerous. Based on what I found, the Hand Cannon scorestreak seems to be working well for many, and it was pretty effective for me. You'll have to target the Dark Aether crystals to bring down its health. Before it dies, Forsaken will summon several Klauses that will explode on contact. Get rid of them as quickly as possible before taking down Forsaken. Once done, the Gorgofex will appear from its corpse within a glowing orb.

The post BO6 Zombies Reckoning Easter Egg guide – How to get Gorgofex Wonder Weapon appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Friday, August 8, 2025 6:39 AM
    

Grow Every Step promo art.

Updated: August 8, 2025

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If you feel the need to become a bigger person—and we mean literally—Grow Every Step is a game you'll enjoy. Walk around until you become a giant while completing various obbys to claim Wins and safely say it's not the size that matters, but how you use it.

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Destructoid Friday, August 8, 2025 6:05 AM
    

type soul resurrection and segunda etapa tier list and guide

Updated on August 8, 2025: New tier list! Ranked all Full Res and Segunda Etapa.

If you've seen our Type Soul Shikai and Bankai tier list you'll notice a similar pattern here for Arrancar/Hollow Partial and Full Resurrection 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 Arrancar Cero Oscuras cooldown resent it's more important than ever to choose the best Partial Res to start your build and then move onto Full and Segunda. Here's my Type Soul Resurrection and Segunda Etapa tier list and guide.

Type Soul Arrancar Partial Res Tier List

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When it comes to the best Type Soul Partial Res for Arrancar/Hollow 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.

Partial Res 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 & Schrift 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
Note that the Full Res and Segunda drastically change this to S-Tier (See below)

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

Type Soul Full Res and Segunda Etapa Tier List

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As for the best Hollow and Arrancar Full Resurrection and Segunda Etapa in Type Soul I'll be combining them since the Full Res boosts base moves and Segunda gives you new ones. You'll see some drastic changes from the Partial Res tier list with Snake moving from C to S and in general a lot of movement for better or worse. Some reach full potential with just the Full Res while some are only good with Segunda and so on. Below I'll analyze each Full Res and Segunda in Type Soul individually.

S-Tier Full Res and Segunda Etapa

S-Tier Notes

Snake
• Snake is arguably the most powerful Full Res/Segunda in Type Soul due to its true combos but you have to think of it like Creation for Shikai where you need to practice the combos
• The main idea is going into Overdrive where you have no flashstep cooldown, enhanced moves, enhanced criticals where Crit (Hold W) is a lunge and Crit (Hold S) is a counter where both stun allowing you to true combo into other moves
• Overall most moves in Overdrive stun for enough time to true combo into other moves
• Then for Segunda you have Basilisk's Seal which is your bread and butter combo start with a ton of ragdoll into C, Z, Crit W, etc. (In Overdrive it steals their Bankai/Vollstandig/Segunda bar and turns into your Segunda bar)
• Overall, you need to practice the timings and variations of all moves to learn the best combos for yourself and Snake will dominate the ladder for you

Light
• Where Snake is better for 1v1s, Light is the king of bossraiding and teamfights due to its massive AOE attacks and area damage
• The full Res gives you AOE M1s and crits and boosts your moves, especially X that becomes a really fast annoying grab that deals a lot of damage and ragdolls enemies and C which is a HUGE OP AOE damage nuke (Resets on Segunda)
• Segunda lowers your range on M1s and Crits but makes them do more damage and posture and the Crit guardbreaks for an amazing combo starter/extender into X
• T is mostly for zoning and stalling for CDs but G can be broken since you disable flashsteps in an AOE and then nuke the area the zone expires
• Go for Light to dominate teamfights, easy S-Tier

Pantera
• Panthera's Full Res is just a better 1v1 version of the base moveset where the Z deals more damage, more posture and guardbreaks which is one of the best moves
• X deals tons of damage and ragdolls for a true combo into fast moves like Floating Strikes or Rising Swallow or C which deals a bunch of damage (Also a good combo starter)
• That said, the Segunda takes 1v1s to a whole other level with its new Crit mainly because it ragdolls for a longtime allowing tons of true combos with your kit and Speed/Kendo/Hakuda skills
• The Z stuns for a long time, X teleports you and true combos into the same stuff as above including the new T which does massive damage
• Finally your G is basically the Vergil/Yamato Judgement Cut from DMC that deals some of the best damage I've seen Segunda moves do in addition to the T
• Overall while Snake has more combo potential, Pantera definitely does more burst damage

Arrogante
• Starting off strong Arrogante gives you an incredible AOE crit with guardbreak for starting combos in Full Res
• Z is similar and also guardbreaks and explodes a sec later to extend combos but I like starting with X since its a hyper armor dash that drastically slows enemies
• Segunda just boosts everything with better moves, more M1 damage, better crits and T is massive AOE damage that stuns and true combos into other moves like the G slashes
• The Full Res and Segunda really make Arrogante much stronger in terms of both damage, true combo potential and debuffs with X

Acid
• I like how the Common Full Res here with Acid is better than some Legendary Segundas
• This is because the boosted divebomb move with Z deals a lot of AOE damage and stuns with back-up AOE damage from X and the C becomes an amazing i-Frame damage move that you can use to absorb other moves and deal more damage
• Segunda cranks everything up to 11 with even more damage and AOE damage on base moves that now auto-track
• Also, the T is great after you apply blight stacks from other abilities because it explodes the enemy and G is just a great grab damage move that has some utility to go invisible if you hold it
• Overall this Common puts B-Tier Legendaries to shame

Slash
• Slash is another really powerful Common because the Full Res Z is really fast and true combos into Floating Strike, Rising Swallow, Fast Fang and other fast moves.
• X becomes unblockable and C's damage and stun gets boosted for more true combo potential with C into Z/X or other moves
• For Segunda you get a massive AOE Crit damage move
• That said T is where it's at for a powerful one-time combo forward that then comboes into TM1, TM2 and then X that teleports to the opponent and deals massive damage if you can land all moves (Note that while T is unblockable it can be parried)
• Also the G comboes well with the Crit and Z now sends you flying to perform the slashes which in my opinion is a bit worse for comboing
• All in all this isn't the strongest S-Tier but it's S nonetheless due to the damage and true combos

A-Tier Full Res and Segunda Etapa

A-Tier Notes

Volcanica
• Volcanica becomes an AOE beast with Full Res and Segunda with guardbreak and hyperarmor moves
• For Full Res Z with hyperarmor goes further, faster and leaves a DOT pool while X and C are amazing burn AOEs for teamfights
• For Segunda the T moves is great single target damage but the G is where it's at because it summons a volcano domain where your base moves get stronger
• With G active holding G plus Z, X or C does new moves like the Z traps people inside unless they use mobility moves to escape and then G and C rain down heavy AOE damage upon them
• Overall this is a high damage AOE moveset that doesn't have a lot of hyper aggressive combos for 1v1s but is all-around favored for small teamfights instead
(Since they can escape your G+Z prison with Flash Fakeout, Blooming Cut and similar moves - Might deserve S but it's A for now)

Vampire
• Vampire is really good in Full Res giving you a fast attack spear and a special Cero crit that stuns and has a wide AOE
• The Z and X moves get boosted with Z dealing great posture damage so a good combo after Crit and X heals you a lot
• With Segunda the crit is an AOE stun scream that's a great starter and the new T is a great combo start tool
• The G is just a massive damage nuke that deals continuous damage so it's a great tool to move stack other moves on top of it like T or the base ones
• Overall a decent Full Res that's focused on the crit and a nice Segunda, but not as OP and oppressive as the S-Tiers

Starrk
• The Full Res works by alternating between gun moves and dual sword moves that you can switch from swords to guns with the X cero if you deal enough damage with it
• I personally don't like the unreliable stance switching and the sword moves are not as good as the gun ones which is why Starrk is B for Full Res and A overall with Segunda
• The Full Res can be good in gun mode because your main tool Z with guns now guardbreaks
• The gun X is also a powerful one-time nuke that you can set up with Wolves to deal amazing damage
• The Segunda makes this much more reliable with you always being in gun mode and your crit and T dealing amazing damage (T stunlocks so if you hit someone they're taking the whole thing)
• Great stun-locking ranged option for zoning and ranged combos

Storm
• The Full Res moves for Storm don't change but they're better when you stack up orbs from C where for example your Z will hit an amount of times equal to the orbs you've stacked up
• C's orbs also boost your speed and flashsteps the more you have and when you reach 6 you can do a high damage AOE move which is okay as a finisher
• That said, the reason Storm is good and in A-Tier is that the Segunda gives you the T dash move that deals massive damage and ragdolls for 4 seconds allowing you to pull of any true combo you want
• The Segunda G is just overall a decent AOE damage move

B-Tier Full Res and Segunda Etapa

B-Tier Notes

Shark
• For Full Res here the broken Z move gets more OP where it's just free damage whenever you pop it and while C is underwhelimg the R Critical guardbreaks which is good for comboing
• For Segunda the T does a lot of damage and stuns but you can get easily punished in teamfights which I don't like since you're just standing there
• That said G is much better with a tsunami that hits everyone that is not in front of you so you want to turn to your side and summon it to cover a better area so it goes horizontal
• Overall the Full Res and Segunda make the Z and Crit better while giving you the G move and that's it, a bit underwhelming compared to the others but still pretty good and definitely competitive

Devil
• Devil is a bit mid for Full Res because the Z just goes further, X is more AOE, and C guardbreaks which is arguably one of the better moves
• For Segunda you're looking at more AOE damage which is pretty good and raises Devil from C-Tier to B-Tier but I still expected more here
• Overall if you're going to play Devil the Segunda is what you want because the Full Res is underwhelming

Phoenix
• The Full Res could have been so good with the Z turret spawning if not for the fact of a loud sound effect that tells you exactly when you need to parry
• But that's it for Full Res... I had so much hope for Phoenix due to its Rei debuffs
• The Segunda expands the turret mechanic with more turrets but they're still easy to parry due to the sound
• The T move is a decent damage grab and G is actually really good for AOE damage and pressure which saves the Res from C-Tier
• You also get a one-time use lifesteal move with C so this is definitely not a C-Tier Res but I did expect a lot more playing around the Rei siphon mechanic from the base

Bone
• The Full Res for bone honestly makes it a bit worse because while the Z is better the C no longer stuns around you but goes from outward to inward which makes it harder to combo from
• The segunda is hit or miss with the T charge being just a standalone move that doesn't combo and the G being a good AOE knockup that you can combo from with feints into the new critical
• The new critical is pretty decent due to its speed and it does ragdoll so you can combo off of it too so Bone is perfect for B-Tier being saved from C by the Segunda

C-Tier Full Res and Segunda Etapa

C-Tier Notes

Spirit
• Spirit's Full Res Z is actually pretty good because it true combos into Rising Swallow and Floating Strikes as you're falling
• That said X and C don't improve much dealing a bit more damage and being just a bit more useful
• The Segunda T is a pretty massive damage burst
• The G is an AOE stun that's easily dodged and your base moves stay the same so overall you still have to work hard to land T so I'm not the biggest fan of Spirit having used it

Horse
• Horse is underwhelming and slightly underpowered compared to the others
• For Full Res your basically get a slow wind-up crit that's horrible in 1v1s
• You also get some utility moves to drag foes around and you can combo Z into C well but it just does horrible damage for Meta standards so I would skip Horse
• The Seguna is also underwhelming overall because the base Z, X and C kit drags it down with low damage

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

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Destructoid Friday, August 8, 2025 4:00 AM
    

Jefferson doing a griddy in Madden 26

Cracking open the hardest defenses in Madden 26 is going to require the use of advanced players like the read option, and mastering it will be incredibly rewarding.

This particular attacking strategy isn't available for every team in the NFL. If you're opting for the default playbooks, you'll need to choose teams that have it on their roster. Alternatively, you can use customized playbooks and add the read option to make your offense more dynamic.

Let's find out how to use and then master the read option in Madden 26.

How to use the read option in Madden 26?

If you have been playing College Football 26, using the read option will be familiar. However, no worries if you're not, because I have mentioned all the steps. For starters, I have assumed that we are all using the default playbooks. Here's a list of teams you can use that have the read option on their default playbooks. There might be more teams, as I haven't scoured through all of them yet.

  • Atlanta Falcons
  • Houston Texans
  • San Francisco 49ers
  • Seattle Seahawks
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Here's how you can use the read option.

  • From your list of plays, pick Option.
  • This will have all the read plays. Select one you want to run.
  • Once you press X and the ball is with your QB, you can make two choices. You can either hand off the ball to your RB, who then continues with their run. Alternatively, you can keep the X/A button pressed and have a run with your QB instead. If you do this, your RB becomes a dummy to outwit the opponents.

Players lining up for an attack in Madden 26
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So how do you make the critical decision? The process is relatively simple. Before you hook the ball to your QB, press R2/RT. This will show your opposition DE (indicated by R on top of them). Notice how the DE is positioning himself. If he is crouching, it's almost guaranteed that he is going to chase the RB. On such occasions, you'll want to run with your QB instead. Once the DE has chased in behind your RB, it will create a space for you to run into.

If the DE is more upright, it might be smarter to let your RB grab the ball and rush to gain as many yards as possible. Of course, your RB's speed matters, and there are some pacy options available in this year's game, which even includes a 99-rated superstar.

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     Revealed during today's Nintendo Indie World showcase, Is This Seat Taken? has launched as a surprise drop on Nintendo Switch, Steam (Windows, MacOS, Linux), Google Play, and the App Store. Developed by Poti Poti Studio and published by Wholesome Games Presents, this cozy puzzle adventure puts players in charge of one of life's most awkward […]