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The post <i>Mario Kart World'</i>s Latest Big Patch Improves Free Roam And Online Races appeared first on Kotaku.


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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, September 24, 2025 7:35 AM
    

My first game of Lost In The Open came to a sticky end in the borderlands, when my ragtag group of dog-eared bodyguards and hastily-recruited vagrants encountered the full flower of the Strathian military. Outnumbered, underlevelled and already bloodied, my warriors struggled to make a dent on the gleaming Strathian plate, and were swiftly surrounded and slaughtered.

It was at this point that I realised I had fled too efficiently through the mountains and forests. I should have spent more time grinding bandits, looting old forges, and putting aside resources for the inevitable midboss encounter. I'm not sure I can be blamed for my haste, though. After all, I am a nearly-dead king, the survivor of an assassination attempt during a diplomatic dinner, and there is a whole army sweeping over the countryside behind me.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, September 24, 2025 6:33 AM
    

Whoops, action RPG Nioh 3's release date has reportedly leaked via some swiftly pulled Amazon Japan listings. The apparent leak, which precedes a PlayStation State of Play showcase set for later today (September 24th), has also laid bare some deets as to what the game's swankier Treasure Box Edition includes.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, September 24, 2025 6:24 AM
    

Silent Hill f hasn't even fully released yet on Steam but some bright spark has already taken advantage of pre-order early access to mod away the fog. In my youth, I'd have called this vandalism. "Why stop at the weather?" I'd have yelled at the screen, throwing my hands up. "Why not mod out the psychological trauma as well? Why not relocate it to Aarhus, Denmark - the fourth happiest city in the world according to the BBC - and rebrand it as Noisy Plateau?" I am older now and resigned to the mischief of modders. Besides, I kind of want to play a well-lit, upbeat Silent Hill game.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, September 24, 2025 5:33 AM
    

Like A Dragon/Yakuza devs RGG Studio have revealed Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, a remake of Yakuza 3 paired with a fresh spin-off adventure starring the beat-em-up's baddie Yoshitaka Mine. They'll be released as one package on February 12th, 2026, as announced at the latest RGG Summit showcase.

The showcase also saw the studio announce that Yakuza 0: Director's Cut, originally released as a Switch 2 launch title, will arrive on PC December 8th. That revamp of the most 80s entry in the series offers some extra cutscenes and a Red Light Raid multiplayer mode all about battling hordes of goons.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, September 24, 2025 5:21 AM
    

Amnesia: Rebirth developers Frictional are teasing what appears to be a new sci-fi game by way of a sneaky update to their deep sea horror venture Soma. Whatever it is, it involves some godforsaken luxury hotel steeped in a sheeny corporate appropriation of sacred ideas about cyclical change - a hotel that promises "an out of this world experience". Sounds like the Dark Descenders are getting into the Dead Space business.

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Yakuza Kiwami 3 Includes Yoshitaka Mine Dark Ties Story

At the RGG Summit 2025 at the 2025 Tokyo Game Show, Ryu ga Gotoku Studios officially revealed a Yakuza Kiwami 3 remake bundle with a Dark Ties gaiden side story starring Yoshitaka Mine. The games will use the Dragon Engine, and you can pick which one you start with and play. It will appear on February 11, 2026, and we'll be able to play it on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. A standard copy will be $59.99, and a Deluxe Edition with Ryukyu Gal Gang: Legendary Character Outfit Pack, Ryukyu Gal Gang: Legendary Lads & Gals Pack, Customization Pack, Flip Phone Customization Set, and Legendary BGM CD Pack will be $79.99.

The announcement confirmed that Yakuza Kiwami 3 will feature updated versions of Kamurocho and Ryukyu, which is based on Okinawa. Kazuma Kiryu is living in Okinawa running an orphanage, but he can't escape underworld activities. Yakuza want to shut it down and take the land for a resort, which Daigo Dojima is against.   Kiryu is called back into action to save the orphanage and discover who is behind the attempts to take the land and attack people who matter to him in the process.

As for Dark Ties, it will be a Yakuza prequel that focuses on Yoshitaka Mine and explains how he came to his role as the Hakuho Clan Chairman. It will show his connection to Daigo Dojima, as well as his bond with Tsuyoshi Kanda.

Here is the full RGG Summit 2025 showcase:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VZM3ysP4vg

Yakuza Kiwami 3 with Dark Ties will appear on February 11, 2026 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. . The original Yakuza Kiwami is on the Switch, PS3, PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and it will be on the Switch 2 on November 13, 2025. and Yakuza Kiwami 2 is on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC, and it will also be on the Switch 2 on November 13, 2025. 

The post Yakuza Kiwami 3 Includes Yoshitaka Mine Dark Ties Story appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Wednesday, September 24, 2025 5:17 AM
    

How to get Hecuba the Hound in Hades 2 - Melinoe running with a cat

Hades 2 will be released later today, Sept. 25, as the game expands to new platforms for more players to enjoy.

Technically, this isn't a brand new launch, as Hades 2 has been in early access for a fair amount of time. Finally, we are approaching the day when version 1.0 launches on all platforms. The game will be available on PC as usual, but version 1.0 will also be available on the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2.

If you're wondering about the exact time of launch, our countdown will help you keep track.

Hades 2 release countdown

The day of launch has been known for quite some time, as Supergiant Games had announced the Sept. 25 date beforehand. Here's the countdown based on the official timings, as announced by Supergiant.


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The countdown is based on the following timings.

  • 9am PDT (Sept. 25)
  • 11am CDT (Sept. 25)
  • 12pm EDT (Sept. 25)
  • 5pm BST (Sept. 25)
  • 6pm CEST (Sept. 25)
  • 12am HKT (Sept. 26)
  • 1am JST (Sept. 26)
  • 2am AEST (Sept. 26)

The launch will happen simultaneously across all regions and on every platform. In simple words, there's no New Zealand trick to exploit, which allows you to play in advance by manipulating the date and time of your console.

Hades 2 platforms

Early access was initially released on PC and has been ongoing for more than a year. Version 1.0 will also be available on Nintendo Switch and, more importantly, for Switch 2. It will be interesting to find out more about how the old and new features work in the full version.

So far, we have no new information about when the game will release on consoles. Hades, the first title, eventually made its way over to consoles (other than those of Nintendo).


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Destructoid Wednesday, September 24, 2025 5:17 AM
    

A character surrounded by skeletons in Megabonk.

The AFK challenge is arguably one of the most demanding tasks to complete in Megabonk, which makes it all the more fun.

A key to surviving in Megabonk is to be constantly on the move to escape the enemies. However, the AFK challenge requires you to do the opposite. It involves clearing swarms of enemies without moving at all. This makes it pretty different from all other challenges available in the game, and quite hard as well.

Thankfully, specific tips and tricks will make this challenging task quite achievable.

How to finish the AFK challenge in Megabonk

The AFK challenge involves clearing enemies till you reach the final swarm. You can't move or jump while eliminating the enemies. You can keep improving your build with new tomes, weapons, and more. You can also pick up items as long as they're dropping around you to collect without any movement.

While the AFK challenge doesn't require you to use any particular character or weapon to clear the task, I have a recommended build to focus on.

AFK challenge in Megabonk
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Best build to clear AFK challenge in Megabonk

Here's what I feel is the best build to use to clear the AFK challenge.

  • Character: There's one clear choice, which is Megachad. He arguably has the highest health pool and defense, and also offers a kit that does well on the offensive end. Since you can't dodge, it's advisable to use the tankiest character.
  • Weapons: There are several weapons to consider, and my favorite is the Axe. It's easy to unlock, doesn't require any targeting, and scales up very well with most Tomes. The Aura is another good choice, and it works similarly to the Axe.
  • Tomes: Try to scale up Attack Speed whenever you can, and more so if you're using either the Axe or the Aura. Shield Tome and Dame Tome are also good choices for empowering your AFK build. HP Regen is also a safe bet if you want to try and heal up between boss and swarm phases.

Ultimately, go for upgrades that scale up auto damage and sustains. While the former helps take the enemies, the latter enables survivability.

The Boss Stage is always the hardest part that most people get stuck on, and really, it's all down to RNG and luck to get high damage weapons before you get to this point. All I'm saying is, prepare to reset this challenge—a lot.


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MonsterVine Wednesday, September 24, 2025 2:00 AM
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