Kotaku Tuesday, September 2, 2025 9:58 AM
The album comes with a randomized photocard of one member from its fictional girl group The post <em>KPop Demon Hunters</em>' Soundtrack Is Primed To Become A New Scalping Craze appeared first on Kotaku. |
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Final Fantasy Tactics - The Ivalice Chronicles will do just fine The post The <i>Final Fantasy Tactics</i> Remaster Won Me Over Despite Some Nitpicks appeared first on Kotaku. |
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It's not the most expensive Roborock, but it's the one everyone's buying. The post Now Three Times Cheaper Than Its Original Price, This Roborock Is Going for the Price of a Budget Model appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, September 2, 2025 7:30 AM
Beyond the Strand will be a live event in Japan, lasting over two hours, celebrating 10 years of Kojima Productions The post Kojima Announces Lengthy Livestream For A 'Glimpse' Of New Projects appeared first on Kotaku. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 9:40 AM What are the best Dawn of War Definitive Edition mods? Released in 2006, the original Dawn of War is probably one of the best RTS games in existence. In an incredible and unexpected renaissance for the series, a new game was announced days after we got the nostalgic Dawn of War Definitive Edition. We have of course taken the opportunity to dive right back into one of our favorite RTS games of all time, made that much better with mods, and have found that the base game and mods all play considerably better now, so here are our top picks to try again - or for the first time - in Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War Definitive Edition or the OG (original game). Continue reading The best Dawn of War mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Warhammer 40k games, Best RTS games, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 9:20 AM The Jurassic World Evolution 3 system requirements aren't exactly prehistoric, but they won't cause too many problems if your gaming PC or laptop has been updated in the last five years. The Jurassic World Evolution 3 release date is just around the corner, but we already have a head start on the system requirements, which thankfully don't demand particularly high-end GPUs to get smooth gameplay. If you are in need of an upgrade, though, you can browse our best graphics card guide for our current recommendations for any budget. Based on these specs, running Jurassic World Evolution 3 should also be an option for handhelds like the Steam Deck, too. Continue reading Jurassic World Evolution 3 system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 9:24 AM It makes me shiver when I think about the money I've spent on gaming headsets. Finding the right pair of cans for late-night The Finals sessions took a while, but I eventually settled on a SteelSeries set that has been nourishing my ears with excellent sound for years. While I've dabbled with JBL products in the past, its latest range of Quantum headphones might be the rival I've been waiting for. While trying them out at Gamescom, it was the JBL Quantum 950 that really had me considering making the switchover. You might be more familiar with the JBL offerings on our guide to buying the best Bluetooth speaker than its best gaming headset contenders, but the long-running tech giant has been making moves in the gaming space with its Quantum series since 2020. JBL's latest offerings, the Quantum 250, 650, and 950, include redesigned hardware, upgraded drivers, and an overhauled QuantumEngine software platform for all, but it's the extra features of the flagship Quantum 950 that really caught my eye. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 9:06 AM Crusader Kings 3 is a mammoth of a game, respected for its commitment to simulating the throes of medieval life. A master strategy game with beautiful presentation and enough random events to make a D20 weep, players have loved marrying their cousins and dying of the plague since it released in 2020. In honor of the game's fifth anniversary, developer Paradox Interactive has released some fun statistics about the past year of crusading and kinging. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Crusader Kings 3 DLC guide, Best Crusader Kings 3 mods, Crusader Kings 3 review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 7:42 AM If there's one thing you can say about Reikon Games, it's that it knows how to craft a mean cyberpunk world. The brutal metropolis of Rengkok, introduced to us in the studio's gritty twin-stick shooter, Ruiner, married sharply contrasting hues with the game's even-sharper combat. Now, Reikon's back, and while Metal Eden doesn't stray too far from Reikon's tried-and-true aesthetic, the frenetic FPS leans even harder into the maximalist sci-fi trappings adorned by its predecessor. Continue reading New Doom-like cyberpunk FPS Metal Eden zooms onto Steam today MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best upcoming PC games, Best cyberpunk games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:47 AM If you're looking for a fast and spacious PCIe 4.0 drive for your games collection, then you'll need to take advantage of this stunning gaming SSD deal. The 2TB WD Black SN7100 has just hit its lowest ever price on Amazon, dropping down to just $119.99. That's a huge 25% saving on its usual price, saving you $40 in the process. The WD Black SN7100 is a fast PCIe 4.0 drive with read speeds of up to 7,250MB/s. This model also has a huge 2TB of storage space on offer, giving you plenty of capacity for a very budget-friendly price. This WD model might not match the latest PCIe 5.0 drives in our best gaming SSD guide for speed, but it's still one of the fastest options if you're looking to upgrade an older gaming PC. It's also significantly faster than older SATA or PCIe 3.0 SSDs, too. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:39 AM Do you remember watching a video a few months ago, in which YouTuber 'Bind' spent 30 days in a dead MMO? It's been viewed by 3.7 million people, so I'm willing to bet that some of you were among them. I watched it, enjoyed it, and then moved on with my life. It was a fun story, a time capsule of game design from another era, but I thought no more of it. It seems that other viewers had different ideas, however, as now the game has a new lease of life. Its servers are busy, the towns are bustling, and Dark Ages is thriving. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMO games, Best old games, Best fantasy games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:34 AM The Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster isn't a clean stab at bringing the 2006 classic up to modern standards by any means, yet it's arguably the best way to experience photojournalist Frank West's supermarket dash-and-slash through Willamette Parkview Mall. Launched last year, the latest iteration of Dead Rising followed the studio's trend of having Denuvo anti-tamper tacked on, which, as always, went down like a cup of cold sick with a subsection of players. Now, as the remaster approaches its first anniversary, Capcom has stripped the DRM from its game, though it has been swiftly replaced. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best zombie games, Best sandbox games, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 7:04 AM What are the best medieval games? Rare is a videogame that doesn't feature at least one sword, suit of armor, or roast chicken. Still, they're usually mixed in with bearded hermits slinging magic fireballs, which we're reliably informed your average medieval peasant had very little knowledge. To that end, we've assembled a list of the best PC games that eschew prophecy and pyrotechnics for good old-fashioned steel-on-steel action. Medieval games come in all different shapes and sizes, with some opting for a more fantasy game style. Strange women lying in ponds distributing swords is, after all, no basis for a system of government. Continue reading Best medieval games 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Crusader Kings 3 DLC guide, Best Crusader Kings 3 mods, Crusader Kings 3 review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:16 AM How do you join Monopoly Go Tycoon Club? Whether you're a Monopoly novice or a mega-rich tycoon, you have an equal chance of entering the elusive club if the stars align. Here's how to get a Tycoon Club invite, the Tycoon Club benefits, how its unique rewards work, and how to proudly show them off to those still waiting for their way in. Ready to make a big splash with Mr. M? Check out the latest list of free Monopoly Go dice links to score hundreds of free dice rolls every day. Save them up to breeze through upcoming Monopoly Go events. The Monopoly Go Tycoon Club can help you fill out your current sticker album, but you can also check out the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz for any last-minute trades. Continue reading Monopoly Go Tycoon Club codes, rewards, and how to get an invite MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:26 AM When is The Outer Worlds 2 release date? It's been a while since Obsidian Entertainment's first space venture, but it had much of the same DNA as the Fallout series. This isn't necessarily surprising, given that Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky, the creators of the Fallout series, were the game's directors. Now, we're finally getting the chance to head back to Halcyon in The Outer Worlds 2. The first in Obsidian's space adventure series was an enjoyable RPG game, perhaps hampered by the studio's upcoming Microsoft acquisition. Here's what you need to know about the The Outer Worlds 2 release date, what each pre-order offers, and plenty of details about the gameplay. Continue reading The Outer Worlds 2 release date, editions, trailers, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Outer Worlds 2 release date, Outer Worlds 2 system requirements, Best space games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:06 AM When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz? This special, limited-time event allows players to trade two, usually locked golden stickers during a 24-hour period. This is an ideal solution for grabbing elusive missing stickers and completing albums before they come to an end. There's no official schedule for Monopoly Go's Golden Blitz event, so we can only estimate the date of the first Bon Appetit Golden Blitz based on previous events and official sticker polls. However, we check daily for official word on the next trade event. While you wait, be sure to participate in other Monopoly Go events for a chance to earn rare sticker packs, and keep on top of freebies with our free Monopoly Go dice rolls guide, which is updated regularly with the newest links. Continue reading When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:39 AM What are the Infinity Nikki banners? There are a ton of outfits to find, earn, and buy in Miraland, but truly unique outfit pieces can only be found in banners. Aside from their striking looks, banner-exclusive pieces can help you achieve a perfect score in styling challenges. So, if you're overdue for a wardrobe refresh, let us walk you through the banner system. Infinity Nikki takes its cue from acclaimed gacha games like Genshin Impact by offering limited-time banners, otherwise known as resonances, that feature exclusive outfits. Not only do we have a full list of the RPG game's latest banners, but we've also included banner odds and how resonances work for new stylists. Remember to redeem the latest Infinity Nikki codes for more banner currency to complete your favorite outfits. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Infinity Nikki codes, Infinity Nikki banners, Infinity Nikki review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:18 AM September 2, 2025: We added one new Infinity Nikki code and checked for any expired codes. What are the new Infinity Nikki codes? The fifth installment of Infold Games' dress-up series marks its debut on PC and consoles, and there are a ton of freebies available to claim. These limited-time redeem codes are a staple of gacha games, offering you the chance to collect premium rewards at no cost to your bank balance. Infinity Nikki lets you redeem codes for free items like Revelation Crystals, Threads of Purity, and Bling, all to unlock and upgrade outfits to traverse the open-world game. Here are all the new codes following the Infinity Nikki release date, including livestream codes and how to redeem them. Continue reading Infinity Nikki codes September 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Infinity Nikki codes, Infinity Nikki banners, Infinity Nikki review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:47 AM What are the best controller games? Here at PCGamesN, we love our mouse and keyboard as much as the next PC gamer, but even we have to admit that they're not always the optimal input. The proliferation of console ports and action soulslikes has us reaching for our controllers with more regularity than ever before, and we've got the top controller games to make the most out of that menagerie of buttons and triggers. Whether you're weaving through enemy fire in a bullet-hell platformer or enjoying the precise tactility of a driving sim, a game controller is essential for the best experience in videogames across a variety of genres. From triple-A giants to indie gems, we've rounded up the best controller games that feel great in your hands – literally. Don't forget to pick up one of the best PC controllers while you're at it. Continue reading Best controller games 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:04 AM The Hell is Us system requirements feature my biggest pet peeve, upscaling tech. Using upscaling to determine the minimum and recommended hardware to run a game is a major red flag. That being said, there's nothing wrong with using upscaling to improve performance if your gaming PC or laptop is struggling, but it shouldn't be factored in when system requirements are released, as it can be somewhat misleading. You're going to need one of the best graphics cards from our buying guide to get the best out of Hell is Us, according to these specs. Even then, you can only expect 30fps at 4K with some form of upscaling. While it's no secret that gamers have adopted the likes of Nvidia DLSS as a useful tool to enhance gaming performance, it should not become a crutch for developers to rely on when testing a game for system requirements. You can check out our Hell is Us review to see what we thought of this unnerving new RPG. Continue reading Hell is Us system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 5:52 AM What are the best GTA 5 mods? There's no need to navigate through mod databases for dodgy links and unclear mod descriptions as we've done the legwork for you, hunting down the most popular GTA 5 mods for your enjoyment. After a decade as one of the best PC games, the Grand Theft Auto 5 mod scene is more than just a few cheats and trainers—it's rife with incredible additions, useful tweaks, and big transformations. GTA 5 mods are guaranteed to keep you entertained during the wait for the GTA 6 release date in 2026, but there are almost too many to choose from. If you're stuck on which ones to install, take your pick from our list of the best mods, scripts, and add-ons for Rockstar's landmark sandbox game. Continue reading The best GTA 5 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 5 RP servers, GTA 6 release date estimate, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 5:35 AM September 2, 2025: Another new Hunty Zombie code has gone live today, following the 400k likes one yesterday. What are the latest Hunty Zombie codes? If you're as obsessed with the new Roblox shooter title as we are, you'll want to keep sneaking around the lobby for Hunty Zombie codes between rounds. The best hunter is a prepared hunter, and these promo codes are the ticket to your survival. Given you're clearly looking to mow down undead hordes on Roblox, we can only assume you might be interested in any number of FPS games on the platform. Arm yourself with the latest Rivals codes or Arsenal codes to get a taste of what else is around. If you're diving into the game yourself, you can also check out the Hunty Zombie tier list for details on the best weapons and traits. Continue reading Hunty Zombie codes September 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 5:20 AM What are the best Roblox games? Games aren't just better than ever for kids; the means of creating them are, too. The best example of that is Roblox: a massively multiplayer online game creation platform. Its user-generated creations allow you to weather the threat of a natural disaster, try your hand as a pizza maker, or take a break with a fishing adventure full of exploration and discovery. From sims and RPGs to tower defense and grand adventure titles, we've highlighted the best Roblox games to enjoy with over 100 million other pals in online games. Think of it like Minecraft and LittleBigPlanet smooshed together to create one of the best free PC games available. Below, you can find the best Roblox games and more about this exciting platform. Continue reading The best Roblox games in 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 5:17 AM Where should you take the baby bottles in Hell Is Us? Many of the game's Good Deeds are harrowing — especially if you fail to meet the requirements in time and are forced to witness unspeakable consequences. That's certainly the case in Land of Milk and Honey, which tasks you with filling Baby Bottles before a baby dies of hunger. You'll have most of Hell Is Us Act I to complete the task. It goes without saying, then, that it's a good idea to knock this out as soon as possible to avoid the worst-case scenario. We'll go out on a limb here and assume you want to make sure the baby gets fed, which means you'll need to know where to fill the baby bottles in this action-adventure game. Continue reading Where to take the baby bottles in Hell Is Us MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hell is Us Good Deeds, Hell is Us Vault of Forbidden Knowledge, Hell is Us review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 4:53 AM What are the best FM24 cheats? Financial management can be tricky, especially when you start at a lower-league club, and sometimes you just want fast cash to spend. Sports Interactive lets you cheat at Football Manager 2024 with its official FM24 editor tools, allowing you to alter the game in real time. Some hardcore fans of Football Manager even consider using the best FM24 bargains or best FM24 free agents guides as cheating, preferring to dig through the database to scout talent for themselves. However, if you fancy dabbling in altering reality with the FM24 editor, or taking it one step further with proper cheats, we've got the Football Manager 2024 guide to show you how. Continue reading Football Manager cheats and FM game editor guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best management games, Football Manager 2024 release date, The best football games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 4:49 AM The Hollow Knight Silksong system requirements are well worth checking in on as they've just been updated. Surprisingly, they have actually become more demanding, although most modern gaming PCs still won't struggle with the new requirements. Hollow Knight Silksong asks for more from your PC than the original Hollow Knight system requirements from 2017, but not by much. As such, you definitely won't need the best gaming PC from our buying guides to get the game running, as just about any PC, laptop, or handheld from the last 10 years should be able to meet the game's entry-level specs. With the Hollow Knight Silksong release date now confirmed, and arriving very soon, it's worth giving your hardware a last-minute check for updates. Continue reading Hollow Knight Silksong system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 4:30 AM September 2, 2025: Searched again for new Blade Ball codes. What are the new Blade Ball codes? Those who want to stand out while playing this dodgeball game can splash out on new weapons, skills, and even explosive effects. To get them, though, you need coins, and there are ways to instantly get a small amount of coins to roll the dice while getting a chance to open crates and maybe pull a rare sword skin. There are other similar games on the Roblox platform, so be sure to get all the latest Arm Wrestle Simulator codes to get yourself ripped or learn the secret of Berry Avenue codes if you'd rather live a calmer virtual life. Here are all the latest Blade Ball codes, how to enter them, and where to find more. Continue reading Blade Ball codes September 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 4:28 AM September 2, 2025: Added another new Car Dealership Tycoon code. 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? Continue reading Car Dealership Tycoon codes August 2025 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, September 2, 2025 4:27 AM September 2, 2025: Added three new Da Hood codes to the list. What are the new Da Hood codes? You need tons of cash to equip yourself with the best weapons on these mean Roblox streets, whether you're a criminal ransacking banks and shops across the city or a cop trying to stop this crime spree in its tracks. No matter if you decide to side with the robbers or cops, free cash from Da Hood game codes can help you take advantage. Da Hood is a third-person shooter game you can play on the Roblox platform, and you can earn cash by either robbing places or catching criminals in the act. If you need further freebies, we've also got the latest Blox Fruits codes, Anime Adventures codes, and Shindo Life codes to redeem. Continue reading Da Hood codes August 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, September 2, 2025 9:03 AM  Vapourware! We all say we despise it, but everybody loves thinking about games that spend an eternity in limbo, whether due to chronic mismanagement or simply because the developers feel no need to rush. So many teasers to unravel, so many conspiracies to bake from the most ludicrous of breadcrumbs, so much delicious exasperation to wallow in as yet another year goes by without a new trailer. Hollow Knight: Silksong is no longer vapourware, barring some extreme last-minute drama. Announced in 2019, it will finally launch this Thursday 4th September. To mark the occasion, we of the Treehouse have been chatting about our favourite examples of vapourware, if "favourite" is the right word. Your contributions are very welcome. A question of terminology for the physicists in the comments: what should we call a vapourware game that has actually released? Condensedware? I await your complex mathematical explanations. In the meantime, here's James. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, September 2, 2025 7:53 AM  The developers behind The Crew Unlimited, a community project that aims to make Ubisoft racer The Crew playable again following its unceremonious shutdown last year, have announced a release date. If you need a bit of a refresher, Ubisoft's decision to take The Crew's servers offline in March 2024 rendered it totally unplayable even for those who own a physical copy, due to its online-only nature. That's since served as the spark for the Stop Killing Games campaign we've reported on as its organisers have petitioned lawmakers across the world to ensure companies are required by law to put concrete end-of-life plans in place, when they decide to switch a game's servers off. It also set a group of Crewers off on a quest to make the game playable again. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:37 AM  I should say, up front, that I believe A Storied Life: Tabitha means well. Although it joins a swelling collection of cosy/'wholesome' games that also happen to be about death, it's more grounded than most, forgoing grand scenery and grander metaphors to simply have you clearing out a deceased loved one's house while patching up her unfinished memoirs. All perfectly earnest and untoward, it would seem, and yet I walked away from my Gamescom demo last month feeling uneasy – especially about how its puzzle aspect undermines, rather than enables, its posthumous storytelling. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:21 AM  The lead designer of Left 4 Dead has announced that he's making something like Left 4 Dead again - a four-player co-op shooter that "expands on the co-op-formula in ways I've wanted to explore for a long time". Whatever they end up calling it, the game is in development at Bad Robot Games, a studio founded by the film and TV outfit behind Lost, Cloverfield and Westworld. So the project has both expertise and funding to spare, in theory. There is little else to tell, right now, but you can sign up for a playtest if all this has you combing the rooftops for Smokers and scrabbling around for your shotgun. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, September 2, 2025 5:26 AM  It's been a little while since we got another Cyberpunk 2077 tease that makes folks wonder whether CD Projekt are about to u-turn on adding more stuff to it yet again. Here one is, though, and it invites us 2025 dwellers to help out a president who isn't elected in-universe until 2065. Is it evidence that the NUSA have invented time travel tech that also allows Cyberpunk characters to migrate into our own reality? Is it just a way to spice up some promo for something like a livestream or minor reveal? I mean, almost definitely the latter, but the former's a lot more fun to consider. |
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While I really enjoyed gameplay in the original Daemon X Machina, it struck me as so impersonal. I didn't feel all that special. I was just another one of Orbital's Outer mercs dealing with the Immortal enemies in my Arsenal mech. Honestly? It meant I lost my motivation to play sometimes. Things are much more personal in Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion from its opening moments and that, combined with some really enjoyable exploration elements and missions, made the experience worlds better. If a Switch 2 owner is looking for a follow-up game to play after Xenoblade Chronicles X, this is it.
If you're returning to the series, some of the concepts are going to feel familiar. Immortal enemies still exist. Outers who have special abilities due to Femto energy are present, and they live in the Garden space ship above the planet. (Ordinary humans are on the planet below.) Arsenals exist naturally, with folks on both sides piloting those mechs. However, if you are new to Daemon X Machina, do not worry. This is such an easy game to get into, and it quickly introduces you to its world and combat.
That difference between the Outers and the Humans is part of the impetus for the whole story. Our avatar is an Outer named Nova who served on the Garden with the Sovereign Axiom Neun unit and was about to be unethically tampered with. Nova's childhood friend Nerve found out and saved them. The two tried to make a break for it, but when faced with an overwhelming enemy got separated. Nerve sacrificed himself so Nova could get away, and once on Ground Nova's new goal is to get back to Garden to return the favor. This means being recruited into the Human revolutionary faction known as the Reclaimers by Forge and taking on missions and fights to be able to get back. Again, it's really designed to make you feel not only important, but like you're starting to become part of a community.
I adored the Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion story. I absolutely fell in love with its themes and characters. Even some of the enemies are fascinating or just generally super cool due to who they are and their abilities, like Gaze and Legion. The introduction, which gets us involved in the whole conflict and sets up the relationship with Nerve, is so fantastic that I played for three hours straight my whole session because I liked Nerve and Forge so much. My biggest issue with the original Daemon X Machina is that I didn't feel connected enough to its world and motivated to fight for the cause, and that is absolutely never an issue here. Here, I get to be surrounded by other people and accompanied by NPC allies who help enlighten me about details about the factions, themselves, and the world as we travel together. And, since I can choose how I respond to them in certain situations, it even offers the sort of idea that they "value" me.
The customization elements are absolutely fantastic too. And they keep coming up in different ways. Things start with a very comprehensive avatar designer that lets you decide exactly how Nova appears. Once you get to the Fort's base, you can adjust the colors and patterns on your Arsenal, as well as apply decals and make them to further enhance it. When you get new armor and weapons, your mech changes when those are equipped. We can equip all sorts of weapons, mapped to the left and right triggers, left trigger, and Y button. It's possible to mix and match ranged and melee, as well as projectiles. After you take down boss Immortals, it can mean getting genes you can activate at the base to get new skills, changing your appearance and gaining active and passive abilities in the process. And since you're constantly finding equipment, growing in levels to enhance your capabilities, unlocking extra customization items like decals and patterns, and able to pay to reset your body after activating and equipping skills, you can basically change your entire identity and loadout at any time. While the original game did offer similar sorts of customization, it just feels like Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion goes above and beyond to let me get personal and fight my way.
Once you are settled, you set out into a rather open world filled with Immortals. You might happen upon items to gather, caves to explore, or other points of interest. I'd say Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is comfortably full of things to gather, but I did feel Xenoblade Chronicles X ended up offering more points of interest and variety. It isn't as populated in terms of landmarks or really diverse enemies in the same way. Like the Nintendo title felt like a genuine ecosystem, while this is frequently sending similar sorts of Immortals and Sovereign Axiom or stray humanoids at me. Still, I loved how environments embrace verticality, making it enjoyable to explore upwards and around myself. This also meant taking flight while fighting is easy. Happening upon mounts also ended up being quite fun. And again, being able to attack while riding is helpful. But if you don't want to fly, run, or ride through expanses, fast travel is really easy to unlock and features lots of convenient hubs.
Said fights are really great and, while you do need to keep in mind so many buttons tied to so many attacks, abilities, and items, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion isn't all that complicated. The tutorials are quite handy, and we're given so many ways to approach combat. I liked to equip melee weapons to RT and LT, with a ranged gun on LB. I didn't want to become too reliant on Immortal genes, so I took care with fusion. It's easy to lock-on to enemies, then swap between opponents. Aiming is quite easy with ranged weapons, and projectiles are so fantastic if you find grenades. I also loved that all the melee weapons feel different, so I quickly equipped a heavier, slower-moving mace for the bigger opponents and lighter swords and lances for faster foes. Also, whether it's a small or large space, it is very easy to keep track of the bad guys who are against you and retaliate.
I will say I did notice some Switch 2 Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion minor technical hiccups. If an enemy is far away from you, their framerate decreases and movement looks awkward. When driving in a car, gravity can feel like a suggestion, it sometimes felt like the world around me struggled to keep up with that speed, and again I noticed some framerate awkwardness. The stylistic direction of the character models, Immortals, and environments do mean that even if you are playing in handheld mode, it still looks pretty good and impressive. I also noticed that in two later fights with an overwhelming number of opponents, the congestion and situation didn't feel as responsive and easy to watch as earlier altercations. But then, I also played primarily in handheld mode on the Switch 2, and that could also affect things.
As for the online, I can't speak to how well it does or doesn't work. I actually didn't get to play with anyone during my time with Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion on the Switch 2. I will say that I did see a lot of people's bodies, though. If you are connected to the internet, you can see the fallen and loot their bodies. Most often, I only got Femto or ammo out of it, but it could be helpful.
With Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, it feels like Marvelous is really trying to let us create the mech experience we want and loadout we want in a world that needs us. I feel like the interactions between characters and storytelling are so much stronger here, and because of that I wanted to spend more taking on both large and small quests. I felt pulled into the world even more than before, thanks to the ambiance and lore around me, and the ability to really adjust every part of my mech made it easy for me to survive and thrive. On Switch 2 I will say that Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion might occasionally have a few moments, especially if undocked, but I could see that being fixed with patches and they're minor.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion will come to the Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on September 5, 2025, and a demo is available.
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Destructoid Tuesday, September 2, 2025 9:00 AM
Final Fantasy Tactics is a classic PlayStation title from the latter half of the '90s, which, 30 years down the line, is getting a remaster, with expanded gameplay and content fit for modern systems and standards.
During Gamescom 2025, we had the chance to sit down with game director Kazutoyo Maheiro and co-director Ayako Yokoyama, who shared a lot of valuable insight regarding Final Fantasy Tactics -The Ivalice Chronicles. They told us about the game's development, the reasons behind remaking such an old title now, as well as what newcomers and veterans alike can expect from the title.
Here's the full interview.
Note: Parts of this interview have been edited to remove common speech repetitions and allow for better text clarity. Third-person translations were also put in first person for better reading.
Why did you decide to make a Tactics remaster now, nearly 20 years later? What was the decision behind remastering the title instead of doing a fully fledged remake?
Kazutoyo Maheiro (director, Creative Studio 3): Actually, I had the chance a couple of years ago to play the original version of Final Fantasy Tactics. And in playing the original version again, even though the game is nearly 30 years old, he still realized that it has an excellent story and really good game design, and it is still something that resonates with players.
So, after I had played, I thought, man, I really would like to bring this story to a lot of new players, and that was kind of the starting point of the development for The Ivalice Chronicles.
As to your second question, I felt that the original Final Fantasy Tactics was already a very complete game, and I really wanted to bring that game to a new generation. And I think that if we went too far in that direction of the full remake, it would kind of degrade that part of Final Fantasy Tactics. You know, it already has that great story, it already has that great background music and everything like that, so we wanted to make sure that we were keeping that intact when we provided it.
As we look into this remaster launching at the end of September, I was curious about how the team is looking to define success for this title and what the possibility of a brand-new FF Tactics would be, depending on the success of the series.
Ayako Yokoyama (co-director, Creative Studio 3): I think with strategy RPGs in general, maybe there's a bit of a difficulty curve. They can be difficult games, and, well, we wanted people to be able to play through the entire game. So I think we were trying to bring it to as many people, including those who might be a bit averse to the strategy RPG genre.
And as I was mentioning, we did want to bring this to as many people as we could, and so we were trying, not just for strategy RPG fans, but just people in general, we wanted to kind of expand on who was able to experience Final Fantasy Tactics. So we're hoping that we're able to really provide this game and allow for many, many more people to play it.
Maheiro: And I think we've seen some really, really good reception for this title, and I know that there are a lot of people who know about the original, but they actually never had a chance to play it before. What we would consider a success [would be] if we provided that game to those people who haven't had a chance to play it, and then see their reaction, [and] that they really enjoyed it.
We know there are a ton of fans of the original, and I am fairly aware that they are looking for a sequel or a continuation. I think that kind of depends on how The Ivalice Chronicles performs and what the reception is from players. So it's kind of seeing what happens once it does release, and then [that could be] something we can consider.
You both talked fondly about keeping to the original and faithful story and presentation of the game, all the way down to the art style and how the game is presented. But you have added new things with the remaster, such as voice acting, UI improvements, light changes, etc. I was curious if the team also looked at implementing other changes that might not have made their way into the final product, and if so, why?
Maehiro: I think overall, when we think about our goal of bringing Final Fantasy Tactics to the modern generation of players in 2025, and the things that we added to give them the best experience possible, I feel like we managed to get everything in that we really wanted.
I think another way to put it is, when we were thinking about what we wanted to add, we managed to make sure that we weren't adding anything that was unnecessary.
Yokoyama: So again, the Final Fantasy Tactics story is quite amazing, and I think to help people enjoy that to the fullest, we made a lot of updates to the Chronicle.
And you might be familiar with Active Time Lore from Final Fantasy XVI, and we had actually thought about including something similar in The Ivalice Chronicles. But there were a couple of challenges surrounding that, and a lot of it has to do with the game's flags of progress.
Between the enhanced version, which we were updating and making a lot of new additions and adjustments to, and the classic version, the way those flags were was different. And [since] we basically had to recreate the engine for the enhanced version, it was really difficult for us to kind of set up all those flags, and as a result, it just became too hard to include the Active Time Lore, just because of the way that was set up.
So that was one thing that we did want to put in, but we weren't able to
When you were originally looking at designing the remaster of this game, was there any inclination or any thought to turn the 2D sprites into more 3D-scale worlds and environments? The team obviously decided on keeping the 2D to preserve the originality. I'm curious if there was ever a discussion or thought regarding that 3D art style.
Maehiro: I think from the start of the development of the project, we never really thought that we wanted to make those full 3D models or anything like that. And honestly, if you think about Final Fantasy Tactics, those cute pixelated characters and those 3D isometric backgrounds really are kind of like the heart and soul of the game.
Looking at the reception to Final Fantasy Tactics remaster and the vast library of tactical RPGs and older games that Square Enix has, I was wondering if there was an ideal older game or title that both of you might want to see get the Final Fantasy Tactics treatment in the future and what would be your personal favorite project to work on.
Yokoyama: Vagrant Story. I'm aware of how many fans there are for that. So many people leave comments and say, like, we'd really like to see a Vagrant Story remake, or something like that. And Maehiro-san actually worked on the original development of it. So it's a very memorable project for him as well. But I really wonder and want to see what it would be like if we made this now with the latest graphics.
Maehiro: Illusion of Gaia. For me, as a player, just playing that game was extremely fun. So that's why I would like to recreate that.
Working on a project like this, with a game and a story that is very beloved by fans, how pressured did you feel working on this title [while trying] to make it as faithful to the original and not stray from the course too much by adding things?
Maehiro: I think the pressure that I felt was a lot different from that you might feel if you're creating a brand-new game. Obviously, there are a lot of fans of the original, and one of the things we definitely don't want to do is disappoint those fans. But at the same time, we want to make sure that new fans are also enjoying it. So it was a challenge for us to make sure that we are able to both appease the original fans and the new fans as well, but bring that experience to them.
Yokoyama: I didn't work on the original 28 years ago, unlike Maehiro-san. Within the team, however, there are a lot of people who worked on the original game, who still love it, so coming from that perspective, we wanted to make sure no one was disappointed with what we were doing.
Rather than adding in all of these new features and changing things, it was more of a focus on making the game easy to play and making it approachable for people. We wanted as many people to play it as we could. So there were things that we added in, like difficulty settings. So you have the Squire setting, the Knight setting, and the Tactician setting, those three different difficulties.
It allows the person who's playing to basically select the experience they want and gives them the freedom to do so. And then that kind of ties back into the whole being approachable, being easy to play.
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Destructoid Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:56 AM
In Anime Rangers X, a significant aspect of effective farming and speedrun strategies is the souls equipped on your units. Now, there are many powerful souls in ARX, and most of them are challenging to get. So, we prepared the following Anime Rangers X souls guide and tier list to help you obtain and use only the best souls out there.
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Anime Rangers X Souls Explained
Souls in Anime Rangers X are equippable items that grant your units various unique buffs, which you can't find on regular gear items. You can equip only one soul per unit (Mythic +), and there is also a limit on how many specific souls you can have on a team. For example, Soul of Fire works well both on DPS and support units, but your team can have only one unit with it at a time.
Anime Rangers X Soul Tier List
In the tier list above, we ranked all souls in Anime Rangers X based on their overall strength in the current meta. S-tier souls, such as the Domain of Love Soul and Soul of Infinite Riches, are useful in basically every game mode, and you should have them on your team at all times. The Soul of Fire, Soul of Pure Agony, and Soul of Virtual are the most common souls for DPS units.
Anime Rangers X Souls List
Below is a list of all souls in Anime Rangers X, sorted by their position on the tier list. Along with each soul, we included their effects, pros and cons, as well as the methods for obtaining them.
S-Tier Souls
A-Tier Souls
B-Tier Souls
C-Tier Souls
D-Tier Souls
How to Get Better Souls in Anime Rangers X
You can get new souls in Anime Rangers X through various in-game mechanics, with soul gacha and crafting being the most common ones. Soul summoning can be accessed through the Soul Craft NPC in the upgrade area. To roll once on the gacha, you need 4 Soul Fragments. In the crafting menu, some very powerful souls can be crafted using other souls, Soul Fragments, and some other materials. Here is an overview of all methods for obtaining souls:
Farming Soul Fragments
Soul Fragments are probably the most sought-after material in ARX, as you need them to obtain the most powerful souls available. You can get more Soul Fragments from the following mechanics:
That concludes our Anime Rangers X souls guide and tier list. Let us know in the comments below which soul you think is the best and why. For some in-game freebies, make sure to check out our Anime Rangers X codes.
Anime Rangers X Souls FAQs
Can you equip souls on rare, epic, and legendary units? No, units that are below Mythic in rarity can't equip souls. How to get the Soul of Cyclops. Currently, the Soul of Cyclops is impossible to obtain, as some of the Swarm Event missions are bugged. We expect developers to address this bug in a future update. What is the best method for farming Soul Fragments? Soul Fragments are best farmed by opening Borus Capsules, as there is no limit to how many Soul Fragments you can get from them in a day.
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Destructoid Tuesday, September 2, 2025 8:41 AM
Welcome back, Destructoid, to another week of talking about what we've been watching lately. This time, we're highlighting two alien invasion-themed shows, one of which is a shocking success for DC, while the other is one of Marvel's worst projects ever.
I'm a bit late to the party, but with Peacemaker season two starting last week, I finally got around to watching the first one. It was so much better than I ever could've anticipated, and the overall aliens walking among us plot made me think back to the disaster that is Secret Invasion.
I don't mean to focus on pitting Marvel and DC against each other, but I couldn't stop thinking about how bad Secret Invasion was while watching Peacemaker. The whole plotline for Secret Invasion and the Skrulls is a beloved comic arc, and the show completely butchered everything about it. It feels silly to say, but the truth is, Peacemaker did a better secret invasion plotline than Secret Invasion did.
I'm one of the few people who enjoys just about everything Marvel puts out. I don't get superhero fatigue, and I've enjoyed pretty much all MCU projects, even the more controversial ones like She-Hulk, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Eternals. I wanted to find something to like about Secret Invasion back when it released in 2023, but there's just nothing there.
The storytelling was confusing, the writing was bad, none of the surprises were actually all that surprising, and some terrible choices were made. The most egregious one, in my opinion, is killing the iconic Maria Hill in the first episode for what felt like pure shock value and nothing else. To make an already bad decision even worse, Nick Fury, who has been her closest ally as long as we've known, barely reacts to it and moves on in no time.
There just wasn't anything compelling or interesting to enjoy. Nick Fury has always been an icon in the MCU, and often even a scene stealer at times, but even him being the lead couldn't save this show. I don't know what went wrong here, but Secret Invasion genuinely missed the mark on all accounts, and it's a real shame considering the massive cast of talent on hand for it and the glimpses of a solid idea that sometimes peeked through.
Peacemaker, on the other hand, is wildly compelling, with a vibrant cast of characters, shocking plot twists, stellar humor, and a genuinely phenomenal storyline. Prior to watching it, I didn't care much about Peacemaker as a character. I thought John Cena's portrayal of him in The Suicide Squad was great, but I never really had an interest in following him further, which is why it took me so long to finally tune in.
I now think Peacemaker is one of the best superhero shows ever made, which isn't something I ever thought I would say prior to watching. Everything about it just works, and my only complaint is that I didn't start watching sooner.
I was fully captivated from the moment the opening credits started playing. Peacemaker has one of the most iconic opening sequences of all time, as the cast of characters dance their way through Wig Wam's "Do You Wanna Taste It" with completely blank expressions. It complements the tone of the show perfectly and is absolutely unskippable.
The wild cast of characters absolutely make this show what it is. Cena's portrayal of Peacemaker, also known as Christopher Smith, is surprisingly complex, making you root for someone who previously seemed irredeemable after killing Rick Flag Jr. in The Suicide Squad. My favorite member of the team by far, though, is Vigilante, also known as Adrian Chase, a completely unhinged and incredibly funny character. I also deeply adore Adebayo, Harcourt, and Economos, and would do anything for Eagly.
The alien invasion sneaks up on you in this show, but once you get into it, the stakes are quite high and extremely compelling. Aliens are known as butterflies in this world, and they kill humans to take control of their bodies. In the end, even their motivations are complex, as they're doing so to try and save the world. Peacemaker does a great job at blurring the lines between heroes and villains, which makes it even more compelling.
Overall, Peacemaker is utterly captivating from start to finish, with characters you'll grow attached to and a storyline you'll want to continue as soon as possible. It's a welcome surprise of a show, and if you haven't tuned in yet, now's the perfect time to do so since season two is being released weekly.
As soon as I finished Peacemaker season one, I watched around the first five minutes or so of the second season solely because I had heard about the Justice League retcon and the new theme song. I was excited to see how both were handled, and they definitely didn't disappoint.
Replacing the Justice League from the old DCU with the Justice Gang from James Gunn's new DCU was truly a genius way to handle Peacemaker's transition. And I kind of love that it wasn't even properly addressed; instead, we're just kind of gaslit into believing that was what happened all along.
The season one theme song is perfection, and is the only opening credits of any show ever that I never skipped. Season two had a lot to live up to, and the new credits definitely exceeded my expectations. I'm thoroughly excited to start watching the next season properly, and I'll certainly be back to talk about it once the entire season is out.
So, Destructoid, have you had the chance to check out either of these alien-infested superhero shows yet? If so, which one did you like better? What else have you been enjoying watching recently? Let us know down in the comments so we can discuss.
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Destructoid Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:56 AM
If you missed out on the Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Network Test this past weekend, don't panic, as SEGA is planning to offer an additional way to try the game before its release later on this month.
Announced early this morning, the game is expected to receive a free demo in mid-September, which will provide a single-player demo to try out aspects of the game offline. Details on what the demo will include, including courses and playable characters, will be available at a later time.
Personally, I hope to see more characters and stages appear in the demo. Still, I can see SEGA giving us the majority of the content that was available in the Network Test, just without the option to play against people online.
The news follows the success of the Open Network Test, which saw thousands of players participate in online races with friends and randoms to test the game ahead of its release. The demo left many players hungry for more and has been received quite well online. At one point on Steam, the Network Test saw over 20,000 players trying the game simultaneously, and that doesn't include the vast number of players who were likely trying the game on consoles as well.
Before the Network Test, Destructoid had a chance to talk to Takashi Iizuka, Sonic Team's director, to discuss aspects of the game, including why DLC characters don't have voices and how the team came to the decision on which DLC characters to include in the game. You can check out the full interview here while we wait for the release of the demo and the whole game on September 22 if you purchase the early access Deluxe edition. Otherwise, you'll have to wait until September 25 for the full release.
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Destructoid Tuesday, September 2, 2025 6:03 AM
The Pokémon Go Kanto Celebration 2025 brings with it a host of activities to enjoy in the first week of September. The range of festivities not only includes different rewards, but you can also encounter regionals and Dynamax Legendary birds in the wild.
A significant portion of the rewards is part of the special Timed Research that you get to complete during the event. However, different Pokémon will also spawn during the festival, sticking true to the central theme of the celebration.
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Pokémon Go Kanto Celebration 2025 event details
Here are all the important details you need to max out your rewards.
Dates
The Pokémon Go Kanto Celebration 2025 event began on Sept. 2, and it will continue until Sept. 7, 8pm local time.
Wild Encounters
Expect to find some of the Kanto specials appearing much more often during the event.
All of them have a chance to appear as shiny as long as the event is live.
Special Photobomb Spawns
The following creatures will appear as special spawns.
Both Bulbasaur and Venusaur can appear as shiny variants during the event.
Special Evolutions
While the event is live, evolving Bulbasaur, Squirtle, and Charmander to their third evolutions will add special moves.
Raids
You can expect the following raids to pop up in gyms around you.
Field Research
Timed Research
There will be four separate Timed Researches available.
Farfetch'd
You can get more rewards by completing the live Special Research during the event. The paid pass lets you add three Legendary birds to your collection. Additionally, the Tales of Transformation research gets you more rewards focused on Kaldeo.
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Destructoid Tuesday, September 2, 2025 4:25 AM
The Kanto Legends Special Research in Pokémon Go is a new event-exclusive task and reward you can buy for $4.99 in the Pokémon Go Web Store, which gives you access to three Legendary Pokémon from the Kanto region.
These tasks are only available for a limited period of time, though, so if you plan to take part in them or just want to see what is on offer and what you have to do, we have put together a list of every task and reward below to help you make your decision.
All Kanto Legends Special Research Tasks and Rewards
There are three parts to Kanto Legends, each one based on Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos. These tasks ask a lot of you, but you do get a chance to catch each of the three Legendary Kanto Birds, albeit as Dynamax Pokémon.
There is also a slim chance you could find a Shiny one if you are lucky. We wish you the best of luck in completing these.
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Destructoid Tuesday, September 2, 2025 4:02 AM
A brand new season of Pokémon Go has arrived. With it, Keldeo is the main Pokémon taking the lead in the Tales of Transformation Special Research, with new tasks and rewards based on the generation five Mythical Pokémon.
Like with usual season content, these Special Research tasks and rewards make up the brunt of the season, offering rewards based around each event that'll appear in the next few months on your way to unlocking Keldeo's Resolute Form, whenever Scopely decides to add it in-game. Not all tasks are available from the start, either, with some functions only becoming available later on, so don't expect to be able to complete everything in one sitting.
With that in mind, we have put together a list of all the available content currently available for this Special Research tasks tree so you can see what you need to do in later branches and prepare for anything upcoming as you try to finish it all.
All Special Research Tasks and Rewards in Tales of Transformation
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Additional research tasks will become available later in the season. We will update this article once new tasks and rewards have been added to the game.
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Destructoid Tuesday, September 2, 2025 2:15 AM
Update v1.1 is coming to NBA 2K26 during the early access part of the game and includes some major bug fixes and changes.
Visual Concepts hasn't made any gameplay alterations for the first patch of the game. The focus of this patch appears to be the bugs players have encountered in the first 72 hours of early access. The patch will initially go live on current-gen consoles of Xbox and PlayStation, followed by other platforms.
Let's cover all the changes in this patch.
Complete NBA 2K26 v1.1 patch notes
The patch will go live at 4 am CT on Sept. 2 and includes many changes. The reason behind zero gameplay changes is that Visual Concepts is monitoring the current situation. Here are the actual changes that you'll see after the update goes live.
THE CITY
The MyCITY experience has been far from smooth, and players can get a daily VC bonus entitled for those with the Pro/Hall of Fame Pass.
MyCAREER
Two major bug fixes have been added that allow you to progress without problems.
MyTEAM
GENERAL
PC (ADDITIONAL UPDATES)
This change is exclusive to PC and will be available when the patch goes live later.
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MonsterVine Tuesday, September 2, 2025 9:00 AM Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion shakes off the comparisons to Armored Core by boldly reinventing itself. Instead of chasing bigger mechs, the sequel embraces smaller, faster Arsenals and drops them into an expansive open world packed with enemies, secrets, and massive boss encounters. Whether you're tinkering with builds in the garage, teaming up with friends […] |