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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 11:57 AM
    

The Battlefield 6 open beta is absolutely flying. It's been four years since the last entry in the legendary FPS series, and developers DICE, Motive, Criterion, and Ripple Effect appear to have cooked up a winner in that time. Currently, the free-to-access public test has nearly half a million players on Steam alone, topping even the numbers hit by Monster Hunter Wild's massive beta earlier this year. As debates around weapon balance and time to kill rage on, the question remains: Is Battlefield back? So far, it looks like the answer is yes.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 11:50 AM
    

Dying Light: The Beast comes out next month, and we're all waiting patiently for its release. In the meantime, you can prepare for its release by playing Dying Light 2: Stay Human, which is currently 67% off over at Fanatical. The Beast is the third part in the series, so this'll help make sure you're all caught up on lore, while also giving you something to scratch that same infectious itch while you wait.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 11:46 AM
    

How do you get the Grounded 2 Gloom Skewer? If you're looking for a strong poking stick to take on your travels, this is it. While not the best spear in the game, it's a great grab early on. So long as you're up for some tunnel delving and a potential big boss battle, you're all set to search for this secret stabby stick.

Whether this is the first or the last of the seven Grounded 2 secret weapons you're going for, you'll be well equipped to take on any other challenge in the survival game with this speedy one-handed option. Its long reach makes it suited to brawling winged creatures and lunging buggies. Here's how to get it.

PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 11:24 AM
    

How do you make sweet tea in Grow a Garden? As the first discovered new recipe from the second week of the cooking update, there's a lot of experimentation left to do. Thankfully, new Sweet Tea recipes in Grow a Garden on Roblox are being discovered at a rapid pace, with the goal being to find one that doesn't require rare seeds or those from past events.

Cook up a storm for Chris P. by learning how to make salad or how to make a burger in Grow a Garden, too. And if he's craving a bigger meal, we've covered how to make pie and how to make pizza, too. Get lucky with a mutation, and you can hand any he isn't craving over to the Food Connoisseur instead for some new Roblox rewards.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 11:00 AM
    

This gorgeous gaming PC build proves how far we've come since the beige boxes of old. Featuring a striking combination of white components against vivid pink water coolant, this build looks like it's stepped back from the future, cleverly disguising the parts that make it a significantly powerful gaming rig.

An all-white color scheme for a PC build can really make it stand out, offering a sharp relief against the usual black or gray PC cases that you'll see out there. This build proves you don't need to compromise on style or power when you go for a white PC build, either, with AMD and Nvidia components that easily rival the rigs in our best gaming PC guide.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 11:06 AM
    

August 9, 2025: There's a new Prospecting code to mark the Wandering Trader update.

What are the new Prospecting codes? Whether you need a new pan with a finer filter or a simple luck boost, these Roblox Prospecting game codes should be able to help. This experience borrows from the simple gameplay loop of Fisch, Dig, and other foraging simulators, simply tasking you to find the diamond in the rough and the gold from the garbage.

Want to see where the idea likely stemmed from? Check out the latest Dig codes, the best Dig shovels, and the Dig Charms tier list to get off to a flying start in unearthing treasures. Prefer a little less manual labor? Pair the latest Fisch codes with the Fisch rods tier list to make it through the content from that game's prime time in the spotlight.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 10:51 AM
    

August 9, 2025: A new update means a new Brainrot Evolution code.

Want new Brainrot Evolution codes? We can help you keep up your dependency on the latest and greatest memes out there. Get free EXP Potions, coins, gems, and everything else with these Roblox Brainrot Evolution game codes and evolve your favorite brainrot character in record time.

If you're on the lookout for other Roblox adventures, check out the latest codes for other huge games on the platform. We're always hunting for new Blue Lock Rivals codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Meme Sea codes. We have well over 100 Roblox games we're always keeping a watchful eye on to ensure we have the latest freebies ready to go.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 10:24 AM
    

From the very early days of the studio through to GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, Dan Houser's name has been synonymous with Rockstar, which he co-founded alongside brother Sam and several other collaborators. He left the developer in 2020, and while it's been working to bring us Grand Theft Auto 6, Houser has formed Absurd Ventures. His new team has been creating everything from podcasts to novels, several of which take place in a sci-fi universe called A Better Paradise. Now, its untitled, upcoming open-world game has been signed by publisher Smilegate, best known for online games Lost Ark and Crossfire.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 10:17 AM
    

August 9, 2025: With some Grow a Garden admin abuse picking up heat on update day, we've added seven of the new mutations that came with its weather effects.

What are the best Grow a Garden mutations? Whether you want to build a garden that's perfect to show off to friends, or one that's designed to just make money, there are Grow a Garden mutations you'll want, others you'll want to avoid, and you'll need to know the effects one mutation might have when paired with another.

Since Grow a Garden works while you're not even playing, check out the best Roblox games around for something else to play while things grow. If you're open to quick recommendations of the biggest games around, check out the latest Blox Fruits codes or Blue Lock Rivals codes. Of course, be sure to check for new Grow a Garden codes, too.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 7:51 AM
    

The Ark: Survival Ascended Valguero release date has been set, as Studio Wildcard pushes the fantastical expansion back into late September due to "shifting priorities." The dinosaur survival game's UE5 remaster has a lot on the cards for the remainder of 2025, with the biggest talking point being its upcoming paid DLC, Lost Colony. While that's still some time away, there's good news if you've already bought the expansion pass, because you're going to get one of the most gorgeous Ark companions ever when Valguero launches.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 6:34 AM
    

High-speed card game The Bazaar is finally coming to Steam, and it's bringing a new character with it. The autobattling deckbuilder, which blends elements of Hearthstone Battlegrounds, Slay the Spire, TFT, and Super Auto Pets into a stylish showdown of synergies, has a lot in its favor. Unfortunately, it's also run into much controversy with its community around monetization and feedback. Now, as developer Tempo Games finally prepares to launch The Bazaar on the Valve store, it's sure to prove a key turning point in the game's fortunes, especially as Tempo is stripping out the old free-to-play model altogether.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 5:00 AM
    

Releasing just three years after Dying Light 2, Dying Light: The Beast was never going to be a full reinvention of the brutal, parkour-flavored, zombie-slaying series. As the game's director, Nathan Lemaire, tells me at a recent preview event in Warsaw, Techland's aim is to combine the best parts of the series' two existing entries to make the team's best game to date.

The intense zombie chases, fluid parkour, and crunchy combat are all as you'd expect, each with small tweaks diehard fans will instantly notice. But there's enough variation and improvement to ensure Dying Light: The Beast doesn't feel like the DLC pack it was initially conceived as. Whether it'll make our best zombie games list remains to be seen, but after going hands-on for four hours, I'm certainly impressed.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 4:29 AM
    

August 9, 2025: Though we still have no confirmed date for Blox Fruits UPD 27, we've combing through the socials for new Blox Fruits codes for the weekend.

What are the new Blox Fruits codes? We've compiled a regularly updated list of all Roblox Blox Fruits game codes to redeem in-game freebies like XP boosts, free Beli, and stat resets for your pirate adventures. Need a boost to take on the increasingly tricky competition? We've got you covered.

Blox Fruits is one of the biggest Roblox games. But it can be challenging to find new free codes, so we've listed all the active Blox Fruits codes in 2025, including any Update 27 and Blox Bulletin codes, below. Once you're up to date on the new Blox Fruits codes, consider checking out our ultimate Blox Fruits guide or our in-depth Blox Fruits tier list for the current meta.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 4:22 AM
    

August 9, 2025: Two Tennis Zero codes dropped earlier in the week. Use them before they expire in the next update.

What are the latest Tennis Zero codes? This new Roblox tennis title comes from the same main developer as several other big hitters on the platform. Should it follow the same sort of code release structure, we'll be slamming new Tennis Zero game codes into the usual location every weekend.

Interested in seeing where the Tennis Zero mechanics come from? Give some time to the developer's other sports game with these Basketball Zero codes. Need a rest? Try Mugen codes to get off to a flying start in the team's signature anime action title instead.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 4:14 AM
    

August 9, 2025: We've added the secret Mugen code from the latest video.

What are the new Mugen codes? The next in a long line of anime-inspired Roblox games is taking the player-made games platform by storm. Get a head start or catch up to your friends in a jiffy with this list of limited-time redeemables before they're replaced with fewer and fewer goodies as time goes on.

Looking for other popular games to grind on the platform? Check out the latest Blox Fruits codes to jump into a mainstay, or Attack on Titan Revolution codes if you're after a slight change of pace. And if you want something massively different, try Grow a Garden codes instead.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 4:17 AM
    

August 9, 2025: A new SpongeBob Tower Defense code just landed as the Exotic Expedition story mode quests were nerfed.

What are the new SpongeBob Tower Defense codes? Bikini Bottom is in danger and only the aquatic city's goofiest goobers can protect it. From SpongeGar to double Krabby Pattied-up Squidward, there's a wild cast of characters that can be called upon to aid the defense effort with new Roblox SpongeBob Tower Defense game codes

Of course, these iconic faces come at a cost, requiring you to cough up Gems and Magic Conches to partake in the Roblox game's gacha system. Fortunately, the SpongeBob Tower Defense codes often reward you with these precious materials, so load up Roblox, dive into Bikini Bottom, and use the following codes to keep it safe.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 4:15 AM
    

August 9, 2025: We're still on the hunt for new Flashpoint codes.

What are the new Flashpoint Worlds Collide codes? Whether you're low on cash, need more Ignition, or want to boost yourself to new heights with loads of easy XP, keeping an eye on the ever-growing list of Roblox FWC codes below is the best way to get loads of freebies at the speed of light.

Can't get enough of free in-game goodies? Roblox is full of them. Get started in some of the biggest titles around with the help of Grow a Garden codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Mugen codes, to name a few. They're all massively different experiences compared to this.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 4:11 AM
    

August 9, 2025: We're looking for new Steal a Brainrot codes for Rebirth and Tob Tobi Tobi update, but with the codes Discord channel being removed, it's not looking good.

What are the latest Steal a Brainrot codes? Taking clear cues from Grow a Garden, this new Roblox experience dismisses the idea of patience, perseverance, and the rewards that follow, and instead, you steal the hard work of others. It's poetic in a way. So much so that we're not sure what to make of it. But freebies are freebies, and that's what Steal a Brainrot game codes are good for.

But players are loving it. While it's far from meeting the lofty concurrent player goals of its inspiration, like Grow a Garden codes or Blox Fruits codes, it's putting Brainrot Evolution codes on high alert. Already certain it's not the one for you? Consider trying out Blue Lock Rivals codes instead. That's a Roblox game with an idea that copycats are struggling to replicate.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 4:08 AM
    

August 9, 2025: We have two new Bubble Gum Simulator Infinity codes in for the release of UPD 15 and World 3.

What are the latest Bubble Gum Simulator Infinity codes? We've scoured Discord, Twitter, and every other social platform the game uses to find new Roblox BGSI game codes you can use to score some easy freebies. Get the edge in your bubble-blowing adventures by staying on top of new code drops before they expire.

If you're a big Roblox fan, check out the latest codes for other huge games on the platform. We're always on the lookout for new Blue Lock Rivals codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Dress to Impress codes just a name a few. In fact, we have well over 100 Roblox games we're constantly scouting for codes.

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PCGamesN Saturday, August 9, 2025 4:04 AM
    

August 9, 2025: There's a new Car Dealership Tycoon code in for the Endurance season.

What are the new Car Dealership Tycoon codes? Alongside the lobbies, murder mysteries, and shooters, Roblox is filled with every life simulator you could imagine, allowing you to live out your wildest dreams. If you've always wanted to run your own car dealership, test drive the fastest sports cars, and rake in that cash, then Foxzie's Car Dealership Tycoon is for you.

As with any new business, you need money to get off the ground. Sure, Car Dealership Tycoon hands out easy money, as you can earn it by simply driving around the Roblox experience, but you'll be driving for a while before you can add that new floor to the showroom. If you're a little light on customers, why not take a break from running your business with Anime Champions Simulator codes, Southwest Florida codes, and Blox Fruits codes instead?

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The Hitman Stan Follows in the Footsteps of Other Former Villain Manga

There are a number of anime and manga series that follow villains when they retire or are not pursuing dirty deeds, like The Way of the Househusband and Mr Villain's Day Off. Yen Press' The Hitman Stans manga is the latest in the genre. As the title suggests, a former assassin is pursuing more peaceful endeavors. However, this is a bit different than the other two, as the reason he's stepped down is because of his appreciation for an idol singer, so we're combining retired villain "action" with a look at a newcomer's approach to fandom. While it might not be as memorable as something like Sakamoto Days or The Way of the Househusband, it has its own charm.

Editor's Note: There will be some spoilers for volume 1 of The Hitman Stans manga below.

The Hitman Stans stars an assassin named Owaru Endo who works with the criminal Fujiwara Group organization eliminating enemies or people who are problems for them. He's nearly supernaturally strong. However, he's also a fan of a singer named Kaori "Kaorin" Minaboshi in an up and coming idol group called Rosacea. Because of his past, he's not really aware of normal interactions or fandom activities. As such, the first volume is a balancing act of introducing who he is, how he's lived, and what it's like as he starts to dedicate himself to being a Kaorin stan full-time.

The Hitman Stan Follows in the Footsteps of Other Former Villain Manga

Image via Yen Press

The Hitman Stans is a manga series more like Mr Villain's Day Off than The Way of the House, as it begins with Owaru as an active assassin. He is a villain, and we actually see him on assignment, murdering hordes of the Fujiwara Group's enemies. This also means we see the conflict he's dealing with internally when he heads to Rosacea's shows and attending the meet and greet with Kaorin after. He won't even shake hands with her, because he considers himself bloodied and "dirty." We also see that he credits her with bringing "emotion" and "light" to his life and, after an interaction with her suggesting he could just "clean" his hands, he meets with President Hideyoshi Fujiwara to "quit." Scenes like this, in addition to some other interactions later in the first volume that involve him using his skills, make this a darker sort of tale. 

At the same time, there is some levity. While not as humorous of a series such as The Way of the Househusband or slice-of-life like as Mr Villain's Day Off, The Hitman Stans manga does feature some lighter moments to it. For example, once Owaru does quit being a hitman, we get to see him getting used to ordinary life. He's always worn certain types of suits, ones customized for his line of work. But what happens when Kaorin gives him a Rosacea shirt at an after-performance meet-and-greet? One event involved buying tickets for photos with the idols. However, his training and code involved never being scene or photographed, so he wouldn't be identified. We do get funnier scenes that play into his past and the dissonance between his old and new ways of life.

What I do appreciate is that Owaru does feel like a very different protagonist than the leads in similar sorts of manga. He's more serious in some ways, with the hitman mentality at the forefront, while also being an absolutely dedicated fan who adores appreciates and respects Kaorin. Which is another great point about the series. While we can tell Owaru is probably the singer's biggest fan, he isn't a stalker or scary in any way. He genuinely appreciates her talent and who she is as a person. He respects her boundaries. He listens to restrictions put in place for her protection by her bodyguard. So the series never comes across as creepy.

I would say The Hitman Stans manga is a series someone should look into if they enjoyed series like The Way of the Househusband or Mr Villain's Day Off. The ambiance is very similar, as is the lead. His motivations and personality are a bit different, of course. It also relies more heavily on the world of fandom, so someone into idol culture might get more out of it as well. But it does feel unique enough to bring something new to the concept when compared to other established series.

Volume 1 of The Hitman Stans is available now, and Yen Press will release volume 2 on October 28, 2025.

The post The Hitman Stan Follows in the Footsteps of Other Former Villain Manga  appeared first on Siliconera.

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     Bandai Namco has released a brand-new comparison trailer for Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac, giving fans a closer look at how the 2002 classic has been rebuilt for modern platforms. The remake launches on September 26, 2025. It is now available for pre-order on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, […]