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The Voyagers 6.0 update will let you build your own Mass Effect Normandy The post <i>No Man's Sky</i> Goes Full <i>Star Trek</i> Mode In Latest Massive Update appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, August 27, 2025 8:00 AM
From Fallout to Frostpunk and Tomb Raider to The Witcher, a whole bunch of great games are on sale for the next two weeks The post Over 7,000 PC Games Are On Sale Right Now On GOG appeared first on Kotaku. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 9:20 AM The Outer Worlds 2 promises a thrilling tale of intergalactic derring-do, filled with plenty of drama and action. But what's a grand escapade if you've no-one to share it with? Obsidian has always been a name you can trust when it comes to crafting interesting allies, and its latest space RPG is looking to expand on its previous offerings in this regard. At Gamescom, we spoke with creative director Leonard Boyarsky and game director Brandon Adler about who'll be joining you on your new adventure across Arcadia. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Outer Worlds 2 release date, Outer Worlds 2 system requirements, Best space games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 9:15 AM Is Hollow Knight Silksong on Game Pass? As one of the most wishlisted games of all time, it would be hard to have even a slight interest in video games and not know about Silksong. The Hollow Knight sequel has been teased and rumored for years, and now it's finally here. As we wait patiently for the Silksong release date, which is just around the corner, we're starting to think about how we'll play and on which platform - especially since there are no preorders for the indie game. A question that goes hand in hand with this preparation is whether you can play Silksong on Game Pass, and we've got the answer. Continue reading Is Hollow Knight Silksong on Game Pass? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hollow Knight Silksong release date, Hollow Knight Silksong system requirements, Best Indie Games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 9:24 AM When is the Prologue release date? If you're a fan of PUBG Battlegrounds and you've been keeping an eye on PlayerUnknown himself, then chances are you're desperate to find out what Brendan Greene is up to. Well, you're not alone, and we've got the latest updates on Prologue and Project Artemis. After our exclusive Prologue preview, it's clear that Greene has left his battle royale game roots behind him to create the foundations for new and innovative open-world games. At its core, Prologue offers a huge open world you can explore at your own pace. But what it means is much, much more - especially if his team can pull it off. Here's everything you need to know. Continue reading Prologue game release date window, trailers, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best open-world games, Best single player games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 9:00 AM No Man's Sky Voyagers feels, to me, like one of the game's most important overhauls yet. More fundamental than any planet, or even your home base, your ship is the centerpiece that everything in NMS revolves around. Now, it's been completely redesigned with a new 'Corvette' class that features complete, functional interiors that you and your friends can live and work in while you zoom across the galaxy. It's one of the most transformative No Man's Sky updates ever, and it's available right now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best open-world games, Best space games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 8:07 AM Stalker 2 didn't land, so much as it crumpled at launch. GSC Game World's uber-punishing shooter has more than felt the weight of crippling technical issues, and a gameplay experience that didn't quite live up to its vision. Nonetheless, it's still one of the most impressive survival sims out there, and the studio has worked tirelessly to bring it up to scratch. We've already received a comprehensive roadmap that, if properly executed, will bring the best out of it. Now, the developer's confirmed that its first DLC is "in active development." By the sounds of things, it won't be long until GSC divulges the deets. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stalker 2 weapons, Stalker 2 review, Stalker 2 artifacts |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 8:02 AM Total War Warhammer 3 patch 6.3 is upon us, and it's bringing some very welcome changes to a couple of underloved factions in the colossal strategy game. The Tomb Kings and Lizardmen are at the top of the list, with the latter even receiving a fresh cohort of blessed units, but there's more to be found elsewhere. Developer Creative Assembly has also overhauled its starting traits, introduced a new crop of unusual locations, and grimed up its battles with a little more blood. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Total War: Warhammer 3 DLC, Total War: Warhammer 3 races, Total War: Warhammer 3 review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 9:06 AM When is the Ananta release date? Hoyoverse's influence is still going strong, as studios continue to capture its unique blend of open-world exploration, snappy combat, and ability to sink its hooks into you. The next developer dipping into the genre is NetEase Games, who are developing Ananta at their internal studio Naked Rain. Described as an "urban open-world RPG" and originally titled, Project Mugen, Ananta can be summed up as a mix of Genshin Impact, Persona, Spider-Man, and Grand Theft Auto. If that sounds like an eclectic mix of big-budget titles, you'd be right. Not only is NetEase looking to build an immersive open-world game, there is a lot more going on under the hood that sets Ananta apart from its various influences. If you can't wait to hit those mean streets, we've got all the latest news surrounding the Ananta release date. Continue reading Ananta release date estimate, gameplay, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best free PC games, Best open-world games, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 7:58 AM What are the best Elden Ring builds? The first 20 levels shape your entire class, so selecting your stats carefully is essential. While placing some stat points into faith as an Astrologer may be tempting, you're probably better off committing to the full sorcery build to maximize your damage in the late game. The builds in this guide are not only compatible with Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, you can easily play through the entire expansion without ever swapping out any of your armor or weapons. If you've found that your build has been nerfed, never fear — grab a specific Elden Ring Great Rune. You'll be able to unlock character respec, and you can simply create a new one! Continue reading The best Elden Ring builds MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 7:45 AM A fresh new stack of leaks has just dropped about the next generation of AMD Radeon GPUs, and they point to an extremely powerful graphics card at the top end that's at least 50% more powerful than the Radeon RX 9070 XT and could take on the future RTX 6080 from Nvidia. At the moment, AMD has no product to compete with Nvidia when it comes to high-end GPUs, but it looks as though the company is planning an all-out assault with its next generation of RDNA 5 graphics cards. This isn't the first time we've seen rumors about a new high-end AMD GPU, with a previous leak pointing to the Radeon RX 10090 XT (or whatever it ends up being called) potentially being able to take on the RTX 5090. This latest rumor tones down the adrenaline a bit, but there's a good chance this new GPU could unseat the RTX 5080 in our guide to buying the best graphics card if this rumor is true. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 7:04 AM The House of Mouse dominates everything around us, from film and TV to theme parks and even societal debate. With numerous acquisitions covering the likes of Star Wars and Marvel, sometimes you don't even know you're consuming a Disney IP. When looking for the favorite new Disney games, then, there's an overwhelming selection to wade through. Luckily for you, we've played through decades of content to offer you this selection of our favorite Disney games of all time. Disney may have closed their in-house game studio in 2016, but there are still plenty of Disney PC games to dive into. There are brand-new games featuring countless Disney characters, remasters of beloved '90s classics, collabs, crossovers, and more. Ranging from click-based adventure games all the way to big-budget sandbox games, racing games, and RPGs, there's guaranteed to be something here for you. Continue reading Best Disney games 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dreamlight Valley recpie list, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 7:01 AM Haunted Chocolatier is already a pretty sweet concept. You live in a cozy town, doing cozy town things like brewing chocolate in a massive castle. How could life get any better? With mini-games, that's how. On top of sharing a stunning new screenshot of the game, developer Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone has nonchalantly revealed one of Stardew Valley's most iconic hustles is making a grand return. But let's just hope it's not as maddening this time… MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Haunted Chocolatier release date, Upcoming PC games, Games like Stardew Valley |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 7:30 AM What are the best Oblivion Remastered mods? Closing shut the jaws of Oblivion is a herculean task. Virtuos has smashed its modern remaster of Cyrodiil out of the park, but there are always ways to make your journey a little easier. It's modding time, hero. While the Daedra work hard, Oblivion Remastered's modding community works harder, and we've brought you the must-have mods to install first. So, whether you're looking for a better map to explore the open-world game or a solution to Unreal Engine 5 woes, here are all the best mods for you to install first. Continue reading Best Oblivion Remastered mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Oblivion Remastered quest list, Oblivion Remastered mods, How long is Oblivion Remastered? |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 7:00 AM What are all the Infinite Craft recipes and combos? We've been addictively playing this since we learned about it, and as a result, there are hundreds of combinations and recipes now known. Here's our guide on all of them, including some of the most obscure suggestions. Infinite Craft is a browser game that has taken the internet by storm, with endless possibilities and some that'll give you quite a giggle. Think of it as a puzzle game by ways of god; it's a great game to open if you want to while away an hour or two figuring out every combination. Continue reading All Infinite Craft recipes and combos list MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Browser games, Puzzle games, Upcoming games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 6:56 AM Who are all the current Dreamlight Valley characters? An array of Disney characters will join you on your adventure in this adorable life sim, as you become buddies with familiar faces from your favorite animated movies. We've been playing the game for some time now, and have gotten to know everyone in the game so far, so we can help you befriend them all. While Dreamlight Valley is a life sim, it is also very story driven, and some of the characters you come across make up part of that story. Others can be chosen and unlocked in any order from inside the Dream Castle - though you'll want to read our Disney Dreamlight Valley guide beforehand, as it recommends you spend your Dreamlight on something else before unlocking too many realms. Here though, we go through all the Disney Dreamlight Valley characters you'll come across in the story, those you can rescue from their realms, and the ones we're yet to meet. Continue reading All Disney Dreamlight Valley characters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dreamlight Valley recpie list, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 6:50 AM What are the current and upcoming Genshin Impact events? A new version of Genshin Impact arrives every six weeks, complete with new characters, quests, and events. It's difficult to determine which events are currently running and if there are any new ones coming soon, so here's a schedule for all current and upcoming Genshin Impact events. There are usually a number of Genshin Impact events running simultaneously, and they aren't just in-game events. Hoyoverse often launches a web event every update, which gives players a chance to learn about the latest Genshin Impact characters through an interactive story told through a web browser. Like all gacha games, the rewards for completing events in Genshin Impact range from in-game items like Primogems and Mora to real-life prizes like mouse mats and plushies. Continue reading Genshin Impact events - all current and upcoming events MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 6:43 AM August 20, 2025: We verified our NBA 2K25 codes list. What are the active NBA 2K25 codes? It's another year in the NBA 2K calendar, and as is tradition, there are plenty of freebies to collect. Over the lifetime of each game in the storied basketball series, 2K dishes out a slew of locker codes that can be punched in, rewarding you with everything from free packs to top-rated stars as the season progresses. In NBA 2K25, you can expect a similar slurry of goodies to come your way, helping you make the most of your time in the sports game. Of course, NBA 2K25 locker codes don't last forever, so you'll have to act fast when a new code does pop up. Fortunately, we're keeping our eagle eyes eagerly on the latest codes, which you can find below. For freebies in the new game, check out the NBA 2K26 codes. Continue reading NBA 2K25 codes August 2025 - all locker codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sports games, Best multiplayer games, New PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 6:37 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. Continue reading Metal Gear Solid Delta release date, Fox Hunt, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater review, Metal Gear Solid Delta bosses, How to escape the prison in Metal Gear Solid Delta |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 6:19 AM In just over a week, I'll bid farewell to my friends, family, and my collection of rocks as I embark on my Hollow Knight Silksong journey. There's an arduous quest ahead of me, and I'm expecting more than my fair share of crashouts. What will be a Herculean task for a mere mortal like me, though, is just a warm up for the speedrunning Adonises who continue to make a mockery of gaming's hardest challenges. In fact, before I've even been able to touch down in Pharloom, a runner's already set not just one, but two world records. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hollow Knight Silksong release date, Hollow Knight Silksong system requirements, Best Indie Games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 5:55 AM It's only taken seven months, but the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 price has finally plunged back down to the $999 US price that Nvidia originally mooted back in January 2025. Right now, you can pick up an Asus Prime RTX 5080 graphics card from Amazon for $999.99, as long as you're an Amazon Prime subscriber, and you'll even get a copy of Borderlands 4 thrown into the bargain. Meanwhile, an MSI Shadow 5080 card is going for the same price at Walmart. I gave this GPU a solid score of 8/10 in my Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review, thanks to its superb gaming performance and full support for the latest Nvidia DLSS 4 suite, including multi-frame gen. It's helped by the lack of competition from AMD in this market segment right now, of course, but it's still the best GPU on our buying guide under $1,000. There's just one problem, which is that, in the US, it's rarely been available to buy for that price. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review, Asus ROG Ally X review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 5:42 AM No game launches in a perfect state. In 2025, most games arrive with a day one patch to install, because devs have been working until the very last minute to polish and perfect their creation. While it's never a great experience for those of us without speedy internet connections, the flipside is, in theory, we get to play a better version of the game. Konami hasn't promised a day one patch for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater just yet, but it has said it's "investigating" some pretty major bugs a day before launch. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater review, Metal Gear Solid Delta bosses, How to escape the prison in Metal Gear Solid Delta |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 5:42 AM August 27, 2025: Added the ASTDX UPD 5 units to the tier list in preliminary placements. Who ranks well on the All Star Tower Defense X tier list? If you're waiting on banner rotation cooldowns, let us help you pick between the X and Y summons. With around two dozen units at launch, the strongest ASTDX units are largely the rarest. But with teamups, traits, and trees, how you build the best ASTDX characters can make all the difference. Before you pull, make sure to use the latest ASTDX codes to score some bonus gems for pulls. You'll also snag upgrade materials, orbs, and trait rerolls to build up your best units. Deep in other Roblox tower defense titles? Grab more freebies with SpongeBob Tower Defense codes, Anime Last Stand codes, and Five Nights TD codes while they're active. Continue reading All Star Tower Defense X tier list - best units and traits MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 5:33 AM August 27, 2025: Stacks of new ASTDX codes are in for UPD 5. What are the new All Star Tower Defense X codes? You won't be pulling new units without them unless you're speedrunning death on a low-level stage. This long-in-development sequel to Roblox tower defense legend All Star Tower Defense (or simply ASTD) brings new and old units together. Get the lot with our complete list of ASTDX codes. Returning to Roblox after the ASTD hiatus? Between updates to this one, consider checking out the competition with Anime Last Stand codes, Anime Vanguards codes, and SpongeBob Tower Defense codes. Or give Five Nights TD codes a go if you're ready to welcome Halloween a little early. Continue reading All Star Tower Defense X codes August 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 5:30 AM When is the Skate 4 release date? While we've seen plenty of early footage of Skate 4 already, EA's upcoming Skate revival is a rare case of a triple-A studio showing off very early in-development footage of a game. Though we've seen plenty of Skate 4, we can also clearly see it's not ready yet. It's already been over a decade since the last Skate game, so we can hold on a little longer. The first Skate was among the most innovative skateboard games, from its analog control scheme and semi-open-world game structure to its more realistic, less edgy representation of the skating scene. The development team behind Skate 3 was disbanded after a bombardment on EA message boards with questions about the series and its potential return ever since. Now, the team is very open about the development process for Skate 4, so here's what we know so far. Continue reading Skate 4 release date estimate, early access, and all the latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Skateboard games, Skate 4 release date speculation, Best sports games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 5:26 AM When is the Haunted Chocolatier release date? The upcoming 2D role-playing adventure is being developed by Eric Barone, otherwise known as ConcernedApe, who also created Stardew Valley. That means that we should expect some lovely pixel art, a picturesque town, and an awesome soundtrack - but with less farming and more chocolate, of course. If Haunted Chocolatier reaches the heights of Stardew Valley, it'll be up there as one of the best indie games of all time, and possibly one of the best PC games ever. From the first gameplay trailer and boss teaser to the latest news, here's everything we know about the Haunted Chocolatier release date so far. Continue reading Haunted Chocolatier release date estimate and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Haunted Chocolatier release date, Upcoming PC games, Games like Stardew Valley |
PCGamesN Wednesday, August 27, 2025 5:28 AM One of the strongest months of Humble Choice in recent memory is in its final week, with Steam Deck owners able to pick up eight verified or playable games, including everything from the epic, 100+ hour JRPG Persona 5 Royal to the nostalgic tactical strategy game Warpips. The last full day to jump on this deal is Monday, 1 September. The Steam Deck OLED is still happily occupying the top spot on our guide to buying the best gaming handheld, and each month, Humble Choice offers a great way to add Deck-compatible games to your Steam library for way under MSRP. We've recently debated whether gaming handheld prices are out of control, but the Steam Deck maintains its cheap price despite the market around it getting more expensive. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 27, 2025 9:00 AM  Have you ever wanted to swim out of a spaceship's backside while it sits in orbit, the sound of two dear friends arguing over whether it really needs a fifth teleporter room not seeping with you into the inky blackness? You know, because space is a famously scream-free zone. Well, the latest in No Man's Sky's endless string of free updates has you covered. It's called Voyagers, and adds in custom multi-person ships dubbed corvettes. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 27, 2025 7:55 AM  A group of current and former Microsoft employees have staged a sit-in protest in the office of company president Brad Smith over the use of Azure and generative AI technologies by the Israeli military during their on-going bombardment of Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, August 27, 2025 5:30 AM  Well, there you go. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 publisher Paradox look like they might be sticking a stake in their rather unpopular plans to sell two of the game's vampire clans as paid day-one DLC. I say "might be" because nothing specific's been committed to yet, beyond some nebulous making of "adjustments ahead of launch" in response to fan feedback on the gating-off of Lasombra and Toreador bloodsuckers. In case you missed the announcement of these two clans being packed away into the £18.69/€21.99/$21.99 coffin of Bloodlines' Shadows and Silk DLC pack, it came right as the long-in-the-works RPG got a fresh trailer and what should hopefully be its final release date. The only ways to get the clans were to buy that pack on top of the base game, or splash out £74.99/€89.99/$89.99 for the premium edition. |
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Siliconera Wednesday, August 27, 2025 10:00 AM
Tanita has revealed a new body mass scale and a set of step counters themed after Atlus' Persona 5 Royal. The company has also opened pre-orders for the new products on its website in Japan.
The BC-203 body scale will be the primary highlight at ¥22,000 (~$148.60). It will contain measurement voices by the original Japanese voice actors behind the Persona 5 Phantom Thieves. Joker will actually count the user's body mass, and Panther, Skull, and Mona will then comment on the results.
Meanwhile, the FB-741 3D sensor step counter will not have any voices. It will instead come in ten different models designed after each individual Phantom Thief, including Crow and Violet. Each item will have the same price tag of ¥3,520 (~$23.75).
There will be even more Persona 5-themed merchandise to appear in the future, with Prime 1 Studio's 1/4 scale figure of Joker's Persona Arsene slated to appear between December 2026 and March 2027. New crossover events based on Persona 5 are also coming to more ongoing live service games like Project Sekai: Colorful Stage feat. Hatsune Miku and Overwatch 2.
Tanita will close the pre-order window for the Persona 5 Royal body mass scale and step counter on Monday, September 29, 2025. It will start delivering the orders in late December 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, August 27, 2025 9:40 AM
Earlier in August 2025, Google announced a new change to its search engine that would help determine how you will see certain sites when you look for things via "preferred sources." While the initiative is only limited to certain regions now, with the US being one of them, it is possible to start filtering and organizing your search results. That said, we'd really appreciate it if you enjoy and love Siliconera enough to consider making us of your Google preferred source sites when searching so we'll show up more often or on the first page.
Setting Siliconera, or really any site you enjoy reading and would prefer to see come up in Google search results as a preferred source ahead of things like retail stores or Reddit, is as easy as clicking a specific link. While the Google announcement featured steps you can follow to add it via search, I've found the best way is to go into Google preferences. This would be google.com/preferences/source when you are logged in to your account. You can then search for a specific site, then opt to tick a box to make it more likely to show up.
Here's a full series of screenshots I took showing how this process works.
That same page is also helpful for organizing which sites would take priority too. After adding one, it will show up in the list of "Your Sources." When a site like Siliconera is there, you can click the box next to its name to untick it and remove it from your Google preferred sources options when searching. That means it won't show up as frequently, compared to ones you did select.
We've loved sharing news, opinions, interviews, reviews, previews, and other features since 2003, and we hope we can continue serving, informing, and helping you for years to come!
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Siliconera Wednesday, August 27, 2025 9:00 AM
Banpresto will release a special Gundam Miku prize in its crane game machines in Japan. It'll appear in the crane game machines on September 4, 2025 for a limited time.
While the toy is a collaboration figure between Hatsune Miku and Mobile Suit Gundam, Miku is wearing a Zaku costume. Zakus are not Gundams; they are mobile suits. It's based on the Zaku Miku that appears in the "Idol Senshi" music video, which the Gundam Channel uploaded to YouTube on March 9, 2025.
The music video celebrates the 45th anniversary of the Gundam franchise, as well as the 17th anniversary of Hatsune Miku. March 9 is a very important date for both parties, as it's both Zaku Day and Miku Day. The three for March can be read as either "mi" or "san," with the nine acting as "ku."
The Zaku Miku figure stands at around 15 centimeters tall, and her signature pigtails protrude from the sides of the Zaku head. She's holding a leek in her hand as well. This is a reference to the old Leekspin meme, which had a Miku version, and a possible nod to the retro vibe of the music video.
If you want a Gundam Miku figure that uses a real Gundam (and not a Zaku) as inspiration, other goods in the collaboration include a Miku figure where she's wearing an outfit like the Wing Gundam Zero from Endless Waltz.
The Gundam and Miku collaboration figure will appear in crane game machines from September 4, 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, August 27, 2025 8:01 AM
I'm sure as we settle in on the Switch, we're going to start questioning the value of a lot of these upgrade packs and Switch 2 versions of games. With good reason, of course, since if we're being asked to pay more, it should be worth it. In the case of Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World Switch 2 Edition, I absolutely think it is worth it. So much so that I think this version, with its improved performance and delightful expansion, is better and more essential than the original.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World starts the same as the original release. Kirby and tons of Waddle Dees find themselves pulled into a dilapidated, forgotten world. Elfilin, an adorable flying denizen of this land, acted as an aid to said Waddle Dees, until the Beast Pack attacked. Following Kirby's rescue of Elfilin to save the kidnapped characters and perhaps even find a way home. As for the expansion, which can be started and played in the midst of the original adventure or after, a meteor falls to the planet and could be a harbinger of danger and evil. However, there's still hope, as Astronomer Waddle Dee points out, as going through places to find the missing Starries could result in everyone being protected and saved.
Since this is a Switch 2 upgrade, generally the gameplay in Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World doesn't change much. It is a 3D platformer starring Kirby. As we go through the original Forgotten Land and the altered stages from the expansion, we can use his power to inhale enemies and items to change what he is capable of doing. In the case of opponents, he can use Copy Abilities. This can be upgraded by finding blueprints in levels and taking them to the appropriate Waddle Dee in the hub town to improve them. In Mouthful Mode, he inhales a special object for a certain situational power, like a lightbulb that can illuminate switches and brighten dark areas or a water balloon form that allows him to spray water.
One of the big changes here in the Star-Crossed World expansion of Kirby and the Forgotten Land is that we get three new kinds of Mouthful Mode abilities on the Switch 2. Two of them are genuinely so good that I honestly felt like they did as much to make gameplay interesting as the Cone Mouth, Ring Mouth, and Car Mouth in the base game. Spring Mouth is most impressive, as it involves being able to perform a high jump or slam down mid-jump to deal damage, trigger switches, or break vulnerable ground. There are so many situations in which it cane be useful and used well, and it is a fantastic way for accessing secrets in levels. Plus, it's fantastic for platforming, and there are some sequences designed around it that feel so satisfying. Gear Mouth is also great, as it sort of feels like the upgraded Needle ability in some ways. You can press B to embed in a wall and roll along it, which also means being aware of vertical and horizontal opportunities. The dashing ability tied to it also allows you to cross gaps. Sign Mouth is okay, but it's more situational like Arch Mouth. It is still fun! But I felt like the other two were nearly revolutionary in what they also allow us to do in the new stages.
Speaking of the new stages, the Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World Switch 2 Edition's new levels are fantastic. I had an idea they would be great, after getting to sample the game at a preview event. But I didn't know they'd be this mechanically and visually interesting. Yes, they are based on locations we already visited. But because of the meteor and execution, it is like we are visiting parts of those places we didn't see before. So even when the meteor's influence isn't immediately visible as a result of altered enemies or additional path options, it can feel fresh and different in such a lovely way. The execution and way in which the team plays around with design and direction is great, and once again each one does feel replayable due to the checklist of additional objectives. The new secrets, story, and additions that all come from clearing this really add to the experience in a way that makes sense and is integrated perfectly while adding great new challenges.
I know until now I haven't talked about actual performance. The original game worked well on the Switch, and Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World Switch 2 Edition performs even better. Especially in handheld mode. It's now a 60fps game, rather than a 30fps one. Given the nature of some of Kirby's abilities and the way some bosses work, you can really see the difference between the two versions. In handheld mode, it's running at 1080p, which was the previous docked cap on Switch. If you do play it docked, it gets up to 1440p. I didn't notice as big of a difference then, but in handheld mode? It's fantastic.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land turned out to be a good Switch game, but the Switch 2 Edition with Star-Crossed World is a great, must-play adventure for the new system. The performance upgrades are a big deal, and they make the game look even more stunning and responsive in handheld mode. The new challenges and levels in the expansion are creative and inventive, and they're fresh in ways I didn't anticipate. You really shouldn't miss this game.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land + Star-Crossed World Switch 2 Edition will come to the Switch 2 on August 28, 2025. The original game without the expansion is available on the Switch.
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Destructoid Wednesday, August 27, 2025 8:25 AM
Sadness and Joy have arrived in Disney Dreamlight Valley, and a special Inside Out-themed event is now here to accompany them. The Memoria Mania event is one of the trickiest annual events you'll face, with plenty of duties to work through for special prizes.
Memory Mania has some of the trickiest tasks you'll come across in any event, so it's a decently tough one to work through. If you're having trouble figuring out what needs to be done, here are all the Memoria Mania event duties and rewards in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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Memory Mania event duties in Disney Dreamlight Valley
The Memory Mania event has eight duties for you to complete. All of these tasks only give you their names as a subtle hint for what needs to be done, so navigating through them on your own can be quite tricky. Here are all event duties and what's required to get each one finished.
Memory Mania event rewards in Disney Dreamlight Valley
There are eight exclusive prizes you can earn throughout the Memory Mania event, including a hockey outfit, a statue, and several adorable emotion-themed Companions. Here are all of the rewards and what you need to get done to claim each one.
All Memory Mania event items
For the duration of the event, there are four special items that spawn around the valley. Finding and removing these items is essential for tackling all event duties.
How to complete Memory Mania event in Disney Dreamlight Valley
To complete the Memory Mania event, you need to tackle all eight duties and redeem all eight prizes. Some tasks, including Memorabilia, Spark Joy, and Embrace the Blues, can be finished outside of it, but the rest can only be finished while the event is live, so working through them during the limited timeframe is crucial.
Memory Mania event items not spawning in Disney Dreamlight Valley
The rollout for the Memory Mania event has been a bit buggy and glitched, so there's a chance you might be having issues getting items to spawn. According to the official Emotional Rescue update patch notes, it was originally meant to run from Sept. 3 to 16.
When this update was released on Aug. 20, some parts of the Memory Mania event were already available to be found around the valley. These items were quickly removed. On Aug. 27, the Memory Mania event page appeared and items started spawning again, so as of the time of writing, it seems to have been moved up.
Since the timing has bounced around so much, some items might not be spawning properly for you. You might need to restart your game or wait a few days for it to start working properly. If anything changes, we'll update all relevant details here.
How long is the Memory Mania event in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
According to the official Memory Mania event page in DDV, it's currently scheduled to run for 13 days from Aug. 27 to Sept. 9. As previously mentioned, though, this timing has changed a lot since the event has been a bit glitchy, so if the timeframe changes again, we'll update all key information here.
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Destructoid Wednesday, August 27, 2025 8:22 AM
The best Brainrot Tower Defense unit depends on four roles which are DPS, Economy, Support and Starter. I will give you options below for all four categories. Keep in mind that with the unique Rage mechanic units get stronger on max level. Here's my Brainrot Tower Defense tier list and guide.
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Brainrot Tower Defense Unit Tier List
In this Brainrot Tower Defense tier list I will give you the best options for AOE DPS, single target damage, support, economy and starters. I will also provide alternatives if you don't have the best ones. Overall, for a perfect team, you need either Tralallero or Odin for DPS, Frigo for support and stunning bosses and Chef Crabracadabra for farming coins as the best starter. Let's dive into all units individually and talk about why they're ranked the way they are.
S-Tier Brainrots
A-Tier Brainrots
B-Tier Brainrots
That's it for my Brainrot Tower Defense tier list and guide. Check out our Roblox codes for free goodies on other games as well as our Roblox guides for more.
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Destructoid Wednesday, August 27, 2025 8:00 AM
Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World is another mouthful of a title coming out for Nintendo's Switch 2 Edition games, based on an original game from the Nintendo Switch, with additional content.
The Switch 2 Edition of the game adds a bunch of new content that goes parallel with the original story, adding a new world near enough from the get-go and a bunch of secrets we can't discuss in this review, sadly.
We already reviewed the original Kirby and the Forgotten Land back when it released a few years ago, so we won't be touching on some of those original points in this review and will instead focus on the new content in the Nintendo Switch 2 version.
So be sure to read that and come back here when you're done...
All good? OK, let's begin, and a reminder that the final score here will reflect everything in-game, including the original content and the additional content in the Switch 2 version.
So, what's new?
On top of the new story and worlds that you're getting, there are three new transformations also available to you, as well as improved graphics and frame rate. Most of the new stages are reimagining stages from the original game, infused with new creatures, puzzles, and power-ups.
Take, for example, the first stage, Point of Arrival. In the Switch 2 Edition, instead of going through the level like you usually would, in the new Meteor Shower's Arrival, you head up the first skyscraper you come across and explore parts of the map you didn't before, all while trying to find new collectibles. These include Starry Coins, which have their uses for sure (but we won't spoil what this is).
Most of the same gameplay formula is here, but instead of trying to find Waddle Dees in a mission, you are after creatures known as Starries. It all feels like a remix of the original content with some slight variety to keep you entertained. Each level also has its own unique tasks to complete, like finding hidden areas and items, or not getting hit by certain enemies.
You can also hit crystals inside of these levels that make new platforms spawn to help you traverse these new remix levels while also giving you hints towards new secrets. Still, the gameplay remains the same for the most part, other than some new variants of pre-existing enemies. The crystals on their heads make them a bit stronger and more complicated to defeat. There are also unnamed new enemies and such, but we don't want to spoil all of the new goodies.
There is a wealth of new content here that adds onto the base game and is made to challenge even the most seasoned players.
And is it any good?
I would say that the new Star-Crossed World's expansion to Forgotten Land presents a more challenging take on the game, one that will definitely test players of all skill levels. However, I'm unsure whether the difficulty stems from not having played the original in some years or if it's genuinely difficult.
For me, Star-Crossed World feels like it takes the best aspects of Forgotten Land and adds a lot of interesting new mechanics, creating a natural progression of the formula rather than just tacking on extra content.
In that way the Star-Crossed World expansion for the Switch 2 Edition of the game is really good and it definitely feels like you are getting a definitive experience that expands on the original but makes it better for having this expansion pass by adding a bunch of new content and worlds.
Even though the levels are designed to be alternative takes on the originals, they still feel pretty unique in the direction that they go, so it feels worthwhile to come back to the game for someone who has played it before to try them.
So yes, the game feels pretty solid and good, and if you own the original, I would definitely consider picking up the upgrade DLC from the Nintendo eShop—and if you haven't played the original Forgotten Land before, now is the perfect time to do so.
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Destructoid Wednesday, August 27, 2025 6:34 AM
When it comes to the best Weapons or Styles in Hunty Zombies it all comes down to the damage of the moves and mobility/defense. The higher ranks will have a mix of great AOE damage and dashes or iFrame moves. The lower ones are still good but lack these safety tools. I'll also show you all the weapon moves and all weapon traits. Let's analyze them all in my Hunty Zombies weapon tier list.
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Hunty Zombies Weapon and Style Tier List
There's no bad weapon in the game so this Hunty Zombies weapon tier list just ranks weapons based on AOE damage, defense, flexibility and mobility. You'll notice that the higher ranks usually have some dashes or moves that grant iFrames which are key to staying healthy in the game. The lower tiers aren't bad, they just lack these tools to keep your HP high or rely too much on you just walking to reposition and avoid getting swarmed. Either way you get all weapons either from spins or grinding quests. Let's dive into each weapon and all moves individually below.
S-Tier Weapons
A-Tier Weapons
B-Tier Weapons
Best Weapon Traits in Hunty Zombies
You can boost the effectiveness of your weapons by forging weapon traits. The best Trait is the Power trait for raw DPS and Prodigy but some Legendary traits have useful utility boosts if you want to grind like Intelligent or Fortune. Here are all of them and what they do:
That's it for my Hunty Zombies weapon tier list and weapon trait guide. Don't forget to check out our Hunty Zombies codes for free goodies.
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WGB Wednesday, August 27, 2025 7:19 AM Atari has acquired rights to five Ubisoft games, including Cold Fear and I Am Alive, intending to revive them with new content and expanded distribution amid Ubisoft's financial struggles. |