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GamersHeroes Saturday, August 9, 2025 11:34 PM Super Robot Wars Y Demo Now Available on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch       Now available for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, mecha combat awaits with the new demo for Bandai Namco's Super Robot Wars Y. The post Super Robot Wars Y Demo Now Available on PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Saturday, August 9, 2025 9:46 PM Mecha BREAK Coming to gamescom 2025       The amazing team at Amazing Seasun Games has announced that gamescom 2025 attendees will be able to check out the global phenomenon Mecha BREAK firsthand at the event later this month. The post Mecha BREAK Coming to gamescom 2025 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Saturday, August 9, 2025 9:15 PM PAX West 2025 Bandai Namco Line-Up Featuring Digimon, Towa, Code Vein II, and More       Packing your bags for Seattle in the coming weeks for PAX West 2025? Bandai Namco is waiting for you, bringing heavy hitters like Digimon Story Time Stranger, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, Code Vein II, and many others to the event. The post PAX West 2025 Bandai Namco Line-Up Featuring Digimon, Towa, Code Vein II, and More appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Saturday, August 9, 2025 8:45 PM Cat Quest III Now Available on Apple Devices       Just in time for Caturday, pirates, loot, and "catventure" await with the release of The Gentlebros and Kepler Interactive's Cat Quest III for iPad, iPhone, and Mac. The post Cat Quest III Now Available on Apple Devices appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Saturday, August 9, 2025 7:50 PM PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC Comparison Trailer Released       Proving to be an incredible glow-up, see how  Bandai Namco's PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC is stepping up its game with the comparison trailer for the title. The post PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC Comparison Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes.

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Destructoid Saturday, August 9, 2025 5:13 PM How to complete the Bad Teacher challenge in BitLife       BitLife's Bad Teacher challenge has officially arrived. While the previous challenge had us living as a French painter with a troubled past, this challenge is all about going to school, becoming a teacher, and having some special relationships with people you meet throughout your academic journey. BitLife's Bad Teacher challenge has five objectives to complete: Table of contents BitLife Bad Teacher challenge guide Be born in Tennessee Hook up with your college professor Hook up with a college classmate Become a teacher Hook up with a co-worker at your school BitLife Bad Teacher challenge guide You won't need any special career packs or expansions for this challenge. Instead, you'll need to know how to become a teacher and get lucky with various hook-ups. This'll largely depend on luck, but there are some strategies you can use to make your attempts easier. Be born in Tennessee The first task of this challenge is to be born in Tennessee. To do this, pick the United States as your starting country and Nashville as your place. Since Nashville is a large city in Tennessee, it's your best choice for this challenge. Screenshot by Destructoid Although not mandatory, having high starting stats, particularly in looks, will make the rest of this challenge easier. You don't need them at 100 percent, but having high stats will help. You'll also want to avoid engaging in crime, as having a criminal record makes it much harder to become a teacher. Hook up with your college professor Once you've created your character, age up until they turn 18. From here, you can apply to university by heading into Occupation, Education, and University. Choose Education as your program, as you'll need this to become a teacher later. Screenshot by Destructoid After entering university, head into its menu and select Faculty. Ideally, you'll want to talk to a single professor, as this will make your attempt easier. Talk to them until your relationship with them is maxed out before asking to hook up. If they say no, attempt it with someone else until one of them says yes. If they all say no, age up and try again. Hook up with a college classmate Hooking up with a classmate in BitLife is easier than going for a professor. To do this, head back to the university menu and scroll through your classmate list. Go for someone single and whose sexuality matches yours before befriending them. You can gauge their interest by flirting with them first through their friendship menu. Screenshot by Destructoid Once they become your friend, they'll appear in your Relationships list, where you can ask to hook up with them. If they say no, make another friend and repeat the process until someone says yes. Become a teacher Screenshot by Destructoid Once you graduate from university with an education degree, check the full-time job list and look for a school teacher position. It'll appear with an apple emoji and a "School District" tag next to its name. If it doesn't show up right away, close and reopen BitLife or age up and recheck the list. From here, you just need to apply for the job and pass the interview to become a teacher. Hook up with a co-worker at your school The last task of BitLife's Bad Teacher challenge is to hook up with a co-worker. After becoming a teacher, head into Job, School Teacher, and Co-workers. Like the previous tasks, your goal is to find someone who's single. While this can work on married NPCs, the odds are usually lower. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you find someone you're interested in pursuing, improve your relationship with them before selecting Hook Up. If they say yes, you'll do the deed and complete the final task of the Bad Teacher challenge. As a reward for your efforts, you'll receive a special cosmetic prize that you can use on any future character. If you're interested in learning about previous challenges, check out how to complete the Paint it Black challenge in BitLife. The post How to complete the Bad Teacher challenge in BitLife appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, August 9, 2025 4:07 PM All player tags and motivations in Madden 26 Franchise Mode       Madden 26's Franchise mode once again brings back the tags and motivations system, and you should be paying a lot of attention to how they work. Not every athlete develops in the same fashion in Franchise mode. This will primarily depend on their in-game stats and how much in-game experience they gain, but also depend on their motivations and tags. In Madden 26, the tags logic have been modified to large extent, so let's take a look at them first. Table of contents All player Tags in Madden 26 Franchise mode All player Motivations in Madden 26 All player Tags in Madden 26 Franchise mode Every athlete in the Franchise mode reacts differently to certain situation. This is determined by their tags. While the tags so far in my research appear to be same in terms of options, their in-game roles have changed. Screenshot by Destructoid Tags Effect Award Winner Free Agents who have won season-end rewards will have higher demand from teams. Bridge Player Starters with this tag could go down in the depth chart eventually, and teams will try to seek out their replacements. Will be applied to non-QB starters with 80 overall rating or less, and at least 27 years old. This will make such players more replaceable by younger talents as squads refresh their rosters. Bridge QB Bridge Player tag, but for the QB position. This year, the tag will only be applied to starters who have been playing in the NFL for at least four years and are among the bottom-10 starting QBs in terms of their overall ratings. Day 1 Starter Players with this tag will likely develop into star players, and they can start over older players even if the latter have better overall ratings. Unlike last year, this will be assigned to players drafted in the first couple of rounds, and will have expected overall ratings. The badge will be applied more accurately in Madden 26. Franchise QB This tag is used to denote the best QBs in the NFL. Future Starter These players have better chances of replacing older players, and receive more XP from training to aid their development. This tag will be applicable for all non-QBs with league experience of four years or more, drafted in either the first or second round, and have overall ratings applicable for starters, but can't make it past the bench. Mentor Mentors help teammates gain more XP on a weekly basis if they share the same position. This tag is assigned to older players who have the Leader personality type. QB of the Future It's the Day One Starter tag, but for QBs. This year, the tag will usually be applied to players you would expect to receive a similar status in real life. Trade Target Athletes with this tag are likely going to be put on the trading block. In case of veterans, teams will check their goals before assigning this tag and putting them on the trade block. This tag will be very rarely applied to younger players. All player Motivations in Madden 26 Motivations are like additional traits that determine how an athlete will react to developing situations in your Franchise save. Motivations Effects Big Market Player wants to play in a region that has a big market. Close to Home Player wants to play for a team located close to their hometown. Head Coach Historic Record Player wants to play for a coach with a proven winning record. Highest Offer Player wants to play for the team that can offer him the biggest salary. Historic Championships Player wants to play for a team that has won the Championship at least once in the past. Mentor at Position Players want to play for a team that has a mentor for his position. No Income Tax Player wants to play for a team located in a state where there's no income tax. Scheme Fit Player wants to play for a team where he fits their scheme. Super Bowl Chase Player wants to play for a team with a realistic shot at winning the Super Bowl. Team has Franchise QB Player wants to play for a team with a Franchise QB. Top of the Depth chart Player wants to play for a team where he will be the top pick on the depth chart. Warm Weather State Player wants to play for a team situated in a place with nice weather. The post All player tags and motivations in Madden 26 Franchise Mode appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, August 9, 2025 4:05 PM Battlefield 6's open beta crosses 500,000 concurrent players, nearly five times more than 2042's full release       It's official folks. With just its severely limited open beta, Battlefield 6 has crossed over half a million concurrent players on Steam alone, eclipsing its predecessor's launch numbers almost fivefold and cementing itself as 2025's most-hyped game. According to data tracking site SteamDB, Battlefield 6 has peaked at 517,102 players as of this article, crossing well over half a million concurrent players. The game's open beta has finally been opened for everyone after it initially started on Aug. 7 for those with early access keys, which obviously pulled in a lot of players who were eagerly waiting to get their hands on EA and DICE's new title. Compared to Battlefield 2042, which peaked at 107,376 players at launch, this upcoming entry to the franchise is nearly five times as popular, which says a lot about just how bad 2042 was. Battlefield 6's open beta will run until Aug. 10 and return on Aug. 14. Screenshot via EA This also puts Battlefield 6 at the top as the most-played BF title on Steam in history, a title previously held by 2042 itself. The numbers are, to put it lightly, mind-boggling, and indicate a severe symptom of fps drought as players are flocking head over heels to what just might be one of the best first-person shooter experiences in recent memory. Outside of games like Counter-Strike 2 and other veteran titles, first-person shooters, especially ones with large-scale gameplay and arcade elements, have gotten pretty stale. Call of Duty has been eroding slowly for the past several years, while Battlefield itself has been stuck in limbo ever since 2042 came out, the player base usually going back to older titles to scratch that itch. Now, with Battlefield 6's unified fast-paced arcady combat and massive large-scale battles, both CoD and Battlefield players are gunning for this new title, which seems to have attracted both veterans and newcomers alike. Whatever the actual reason for BF6's incredible popularity, one thing is certain: EA and DICE finally have something to be proud of. Let's hope they don't end up ruining it by launch. The post Battlefield 6's open beta crosses 500,000 concurrent players, nearly five times more than 2042's full release appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, August 9, 2025 4:03 PM Best Payday 2 mods       Payday 3 will likely never become more popular than the good "old" Payday 2. The problem is, despite remaining incredibly fun Payday 2's years already show. It could do with some improvements. Luckily, Payday 2 has a community dedicated to modernizing the game with quality-of-life fixes and fresh new mods. Table of contents Better Bots Re-Texture Project Dynamic Weapon Animations Silent Assassin: Definitive Edition Third Person Extra Heist Info Hotline Miami HUD VR Fixes (For Payday 2: VR) The Particle Massacre Better Bots Screenshot by Destructoid Bots are the lifeblood of horde shooters, so it's no surprise that Better Bots is the most popular Payday 2 mod ever. It improves and adds a multitude of functions to the bots that greatly improve the game's overall experience. They become more deadly and dangerous, and not because they'll simply deal more damage. This mod grants the bots dozens of new mechanics, such as the ability to dominate cops, melee enemies, throw concussion grenades, mark turrets, and even to hit any enemy from any distance, including snipers. And that's just to name a few. This is the mod to get for anyone looking for a much more intricate Payday 2 experience. Re-Texture Project Image via Overkill Software Payday 2 looks good for a 12-year-old game, but it doesn't look Battlefield 6 good. That's ok, though, because anyone who doesn't find the improved bots and animations enough to make it feel like a modern game can get the game's best fan-made texture overhaul to date. Re-Texture Project adds a bunch of visual flair, so much so that this mod is rather demanding, even for modern computers. Dynamic Weapon Animations Screenshot by Destructoid Though this mod doesn't feature any sort of graphical overhaul, it introduces some greatly-improved animations in terms of regular weapon movement, head bob, tilt, jump, sway, ADS, and more. It also reduces the unwelcome camera shake. When it comes to mods that give Payday 2 a nicer and more modernized look and feel, it's hard to beat the Dynamic Weapon Animations mod. Silent Assassin: Definitive Edition Screenshot by Destructoid Just like the name suggests, this very simple mod gives undetected players the ability to execute enemies without having to worry about their pagers going off and alerting the other bots. This results in a much more fun experience for players who want to go all ninja on their targets. Silent Assassin is a somewhat divisive mod that some fans of the game call out as a cheat for making the game too easy. Still, it's so popular that we just cannot let it go down silently. Third Person Image via Overkill Software This is another case of a very simple mod that scratches an itch that exists for so many players. Many first-person perspective games could totally work in third person as well, but we'll never see many of them making the perspective shift for one reason or another. The good part is that it's usually easy to make that shift a reality — even when the devs don't want that to happen. This mod has a few issues, like needing to relearn how to aim because its aiming system had FPP in mind, and some animations that just don't work. Still, it remains one of the most popular amongst the fanbase. Download here Extra Heist Info Image via Overkill Software Whereas some games feature too much information that serves no purpose other than to clutter the screen, many argue (correctly, in my opinion) that Payday 2 lacks in the HUD department. Extra Heist Info is a very simple mod that displays a bunch of useful tracker indicators to help you with your big score. Hotline Miami HUD Image via Overkill Software The Hotline Miami HUD mod bestows upon Payday 2 some of the slickest visuals and creates an unofficial collab of sorts with another fan-favorite crime game. There are other cosmetic overhauls for Payday 2, but the Hotline Miami HUD mod has been the most popular one ever since its release. VR Fixes (For Payday 2: VR) Image via Overkill Software Payday 2 VR is a woefully underrated way of enjoying the full scope of the Payday experience. Sadly, its release version needs some tweaks to ensure stability, so it never got as popular as the original. Still, anyone looking for the most immersive Payday 2 experience yet should try out the VR Fixes mod, as it fixes the most glaring problems in the original version and makes it one of the coolest VR experiences out there. The Particle Massacre https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0NBqnL8JFw It's hard to ignore the power of visual flair when it comes to convincing players of a game's modernity. If textures alone aren't enough to sell you on Payday 2, then you should give The Particle Massacre a chance. This mod won't kill any of its users with shrapnel, but instead introduces a wide array of new particle animations that will greatly enhance the wow factor. The post Best Payday 2 mods appeared first on Destructoid.

WGB Saturday, August 9, 2025 6:55 PM Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Hasn't Sold Well, Suggets New Report       Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, while nostalgic and enjoyable, has weak sales figures with only around 190,000 copies estimated sold, primarily due to its Game Pass inclusion.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, August 9, 2025 5:04 PM Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Gets New Gameplay Trailer       The trailer showcases combat, several characters, cutscenes, and more. The post Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Gets New Gameplay Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, August 9, 2025 4:48 PM Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Gets New Accolades Trailer       Showcases its critical acclaim. The post Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound Gets New Accolades Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, August 9, 2025 4:38 PM Mortal Kombat 1 Sales Surpass 6.2 Million Units       The latest update was also announced. The post Mortal Kombat 1 Sales Surpass 6.2 Million Units appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

MonsterVine Saturday, August 9, 2025 7:00 PM Super Robot Wars Y Demo Available Now on Switch & PS5 Ahead of August 28 Launch       Bandai Namco has released a playable demo for Super Robot Wars Y, letting mecha and tactical RPG fans jump into the first chapter ahead of the game's full release on August 28 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam. The demo is available now on Switch and PS5, and players can carry over […]