GamersHeroes Monday, September 29, 2025 11:14 AM Packing a revamped Club Battle System, new Playoff Hero Moment Cards, and exclusive rewards, Com2uS has kicked off the 2025 MLB Postseason in MLB RIVALS. The post MLB RIVALS 2025 Postseason Events Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, September 29, 2025 10:41 AM Zenless Zone Zero fans, get ready - Version 2.3 of HoYoverse's popular urban fantasy ARPG, dubbed "Memories of Dreams Bygone," will launch October 15. The post Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.3 Launching October 15 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
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The Madden publisher is going private The post EA Announces Unprecedented $55 Billion Sale To Saudi Arabia, Jared Kushner's Private Equity Group, And Others appeared first on Kotaku. |
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PCGamesN Monday, September 29, 2025 9:37 AM Silksong finally breaks free from its cocoon to emerge as an instant classic that perfects the Metroidvania formula on an epic scale. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 29, 2025 11:50 AM  In the grim darkness of the far future, there is only Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4's latest trailer, in which an entire nerd cave's worth of miniatures spanning all four in-game factions are gibbed, gutted and burned in about 90 seconds. Somewhat to my surprise, this is the first time I've watched a Warhammer videogame and tried to calculate the bodycount in terms of tabletop figurine prices. My pen-and-paper estimates are profoundly upsetting, and that was before I looked at Games Workshop's current catalogue - I think for the first time since 1999 - and adjusted my figures for inflation. Do any of you play physical Warhammer tabletop games right now? How does that balance out, exactly? Do you just sort of... not buy food? |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 29, 2025 11:04 AM  Based on time of day and year, global fertility rates, and our own secret, illegal research into RPS supporter breeding patterns, I calculate that there's a 12% chance you are reading this while carrying or cradling a small child. If that's the case, then: what on Earth are you doing here? We post all kinds of awful grown-up things on RPS. Mark is threatening to do another salacious mod article and just this very morning, I posted a picture of a xenomorph covered in blood. This piece should be safe for kids, however, as long as you don't explain what a xenomorph is or what "salacious" means. It's about Messenger, a free browser-based game in which you run around a very small 3D watercolour planet, delivering post. I suspect you and your child will enjoy it, unless we've already corrupted them and you're now playing Aliens: Fireteam Elite. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 29, 2025 8:24 AM .jpg?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=70&format=jpg&auto=webp) Remember when you were young, and had your first crush? All of a sudden your hormones are going nuts, and here's this person you can't think about without your face contorting into a goofy smile, or talk about without bashfully giggling. Well, it seems that's how part-time Gearbox exec and full-time social media poster Randall Steward Pitchford II feels about Borderlands 4's freshly revealed first DLC Vault Hunter. It's understandable to be fair. Which of us hasn't found ourselves gazing longingly at a former casino robot dressed like a goth version of John Wayne, before volunteering to help animate its card-throwing? Sometimes, C4SH rules not just everything around you, but your very heart. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 29, 2025 7:49 AM  May Horace save and protect you, my fellow Metamedia Sorcerers, for I come with bad tidings. We are entering a news-lull. While there are some curious, possibly even attention-worthy PC games out this week, none of them are Big. None of them have that triple, quadruple or even quintuple-A bullshit frosting the Maw so delights to batten upon. Last week gave us Tokyo Game Show, a time of relative bounty, but this week, there is a dearth of obvious headline material, and the Creature is already showing signs of discontent. Its guts stiffen and strain like paralysed icebreakers. Its eyes widen in every mirror. How could it get worse? Oh hell's teeth, I've run out of coffee. We're doomed! Rohan has deserted us! Theoden has betrayed me! Abandon your posts! Flee, flee for your lives! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 29, 2025 7:03 AM  It's been over half a year since Fallout: London developers Team FOLON announced that it'd be getting three bits of DLC adding new quests to post-apocalyptic Blighty. The folks behind the massive mod have been relatively quiet in that time, but they've now confirmed that the first of these DLCs, Rabbit and Pork, will require you to start a fresh save game. Also, one reason it hasn't arrived already is that the team have been working to ensure other quest add-ons won't force you to go back to square one, whenever they drop. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 29, 2025 6:20 AM  Update: Well, that escalated quickly. Following rumours over the weekend, EA have confirmed that an investor consortium consisting of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, equity firm Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners have acquired the Battlefield 6 publisher in an all-cash transaction that values EA at around $55 billion. The consortium will buy 100% of EA and take it private, with the PIF rolling in their existing 9.9% stake in the publisher. EA have put out a press release featuring various hyperbolic remarks from the likes of EA CEO Andrew Wilson, who will stay on in his position. EA will also continue to be based in Redwood City, California. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2027 - in other words, at some point between January and March, once it has been granted the usual regulatory approvals and voted through by EA's shareholders. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, September 29, 2025 5:22 AM  As has been the case with all of Hollow Knight: Silksong's sizeable updates this far, Team Cherry have put out some tweaks as a Steam beta shot to the upcoming patch three's chaser. As of now, opting into playtesting this "interim update" offers some extra controller support and fixes, but the devs say more'll be added before the full patch goes live to everyone. In case you need a refesher, the metroidvania's first patch made a couple of its early bosses a bit easier. Meanwhile, its second patch didn't do any balancing, but did bring handy fixes to problems like the Savage Beastfly boss cheekily hiding below some lava. |
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Siliconera Monday, September 29, 2025 12:00 PM
Ironmouse will hold a "Club Ironmouse" concert at PARQ Nightclub in San Diego, California on October 16, 2025, and she confirmed on social media that both former VShojo Vtubers and active Hololive members will perform at the event. Seven of the eight main guests are confirmed, and there will also be pre-show guests. She also confirmed that, while only the physical concert tickets are available now, there will be a PPV VOD option for those who won't be in the area or attending TwitchCon.
In terms of former VShojo Vtubers who will join Ironmouse for the concert, Henya the Genius, Kuro, and Michi Mochivee will all be present. So will Bubi, who often appeared along Ironmouse in a sidekick role for streams and performances. It is possible more could be present, as there is still one mystery performer for the main concert and there will be over 10 people present during the pre-show.
As for the Hololive Vtubers who will sing alongside Ironmouse, only members from the English branch are confirmed. Calliope Mori, Elizabeth Rose Bloodflame, and Nerissa Ravencroft are confirmed.
There's a teaser trailer for the show too. It only shows hints of Ironmouse and Bubi, however.
The Club Ironmouse concert with Hololive and former VShojo Vtubers will start at 7pm PT/10pm ET on October 16, 2025, and there will be a PPV VOD option for people who aren't able to physically attend the PARQ Nightclub show in San Diego, California. TwitchCon 2025 runs October 17-19, 2025.
The post Club Ironmouse Concert Features Hololive and Former VShojo Vtubers appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Monday, September 29, 2025 11:00 AM
Capcom announced via Steam that it will be ending Windows 10 PC support for three Monster Hunter games due to Microsoft ending support for that version of the operating system. The three games affected are the mainline titles Monster Hunter Rise, Monster Hunter Wilds, and Monster Hunter World. Both Monster Hunter Stories games won't be hit by this, as there are no notices on pages for either one. Everything gets cut off on October 14, 2025.
This doesn't mean all three Monster Hunter games will be immediately unplayable on Windows 10 systems. Rather, Capcom sounded an alert that they could start no longer working after that date. This is because future updates will be geared toward OS such as Windows 11 and beyond. As such, as long as you don't update the games, you should have no problem playing them on older PCs past the time support ends.
This appeared alongside a Monster Hunter Wilds video and graphics drivers alert. Capcom noted some people are experiencing issues with certain graphic cards. As such, it told people to make sure they are at AMD Radeon Series 25.2.1 or later and NVIDIA GeForce Series 580.88 or better.
Monster Hunter World is on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC, Monster Hunter Rise is on the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, Monster Hunter Wilds is on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and Windows 10 PC support for all three games ends on October 14, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, September 29, 2025 10:00 AM
More Spook Shack faction characters will join Zenless Zone Zero in October 2025, with Lucia, Yidhari, and Komano Manato all launching after the 2.3 update starts on October 15, 2025. Manato will be the A-Rank Agent, and both he and his costume can be earned for free. Lucia annd Yidhari are the S-Rank units.
The whole of the missions in 2.3 focus on continuing the whole Spook Shack faction storyline and highlighting its characters. The main story is "Memories of Dreams Bygone," which continues Season 2. Going through it is how you get Komano Manato's White Heart Silhouette costume. The free version of him is tied to the new "When Dreams Remain Unfinished" event. And we can learn more about Lucia with "The Inverted Night Lantern."
As for the characters, we will see the new Lucia banner and returning Vivian one on October 15, 2025, with Komano Manato as one of the A-Rank agents on both. Lucia is an Ether Support, and her new W-Engine is called Dreamlit Hearth. Vivian's outfit is called Iris of the Shore and, while it will eventually cost money, it can be earned through actions in 2.3 and 2.4. Halfway through the update, the S-Rank Yidhari and Ju Fufu Signal Searches start. Yidhari is an Ice Rupture Agent whose signature W-Engine is Kraken's Cradle.
Here's the trailer for this update:
There's also a teaser trailer for six more Zenless Zone Zero characters named Banyue, Dialyn, Lucia, Ye Shunguang, Yidhari, and Zhao. We don't get to hear their voices in that footage, but we do get to see how they all look in-game.
Here's the full 2.3 Zenless Zone Zero Special Program presentation.
Zenless Zone Zero is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices, and the new characters Lucia, Yidhari, and Komano Manato will debut alongside 2.3 on October 15, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, September 29, 2025 9:00 AM
Considering Hades ended up being a triumph and Hades 2 is even better, I'm not even sure what sorts of superlatives to use to convey how incredible this new game is. Perhaps I should say it is the sort of pinnacle we only reach once every five years? That would cover the 2020 original and acknowledge Supergiant Games' Transistor, which released in 2014, too. Maybe I say it is genre-defining, since it does set new standards for roguelikes. But perhaps the best way to put it is come right out and say that Hades 2 is a perfect game. It's definitely a Switch 2 highlight.
Years ago, the titan Chronos broke free of his imprisonment and started his assault on his children, the Olympian gods, by capturing Hades, freezing Zagreus, Persephone, and other inhabitants of the underworld, and taking the throne in Tartarus. The Titaness Hecate managed to save three things and escape as he did. She grabbed Melinoe, the infant daughter of Hades and Persephone, the now constantly slumbering god of sleep Hypnos, and a picture of Tartarus' royal family. Hecate spent years purposely training Melinoe to fight back, while also maintaining the Crossroads as something of a hidden base for a rebellion that consists of Nyx's children like Nemesis, legendary dead heroes like Odysseus, and other icons of Greek mythology as she faces Chronos' forces both above and below as she heads toward Tartarus and Olympus.
The set-up alone should help indicate one of the reasons why Hades 2 is not only Hades' equal, but surpasses its predecessor. We're taking on challenges on two fronts. Supergiants sends us first down towards Tartarus, going through the distinct regions of Erebus, Oceanus, and the Fields of Mourning before a return to Tartarus and the House of Hades. Once we get established and take on a few runs, natural dialogue and events are woven in that provide an opportunity to craft an Incantation that allows us to head up to support Olympus in their fight by going through the City of Ephyra, Rift of Thessaly, and Mount Olympus. Each biome feels unique. Not only that, but there are mechanics that makes exploring them feel unusual as well. Erebus is a more traditional area like one we'd see in Hades. The Fields of Mourning is a more open-ended space, with penalties when taking rewards and golden leaves and trees to follow. The City of Ephyra sends us to different locations in it to unlock a path forward. It feels more diverse and mechanically interesting than the original game, rewarding us for exploring.
Preparing Melinoe for each run also made me feel like I had a greater degree of control over each run in Hades 2, while still offering the suspense and sense of chance found in the first game. There are so many things we can do now before heading out on a run, unlocking each them of course. There are six weapons to acquire, with the Witch's Staff available outright. Each has their own primary Attacks and Specials along with standard Cast to hold foes, as well as Omega Moves that tap into Melinoe's magic to empower and offer additional assault options. These can eventually be enhanced after a Cauldron upgrade. We get Keepsakes by giving Nectar to gods and primary allies, which offer certain buffs or boosts going into each night and, after a Cauldron upgrade, can be swapped at spaces between regions. We choose Arcana Cards for each run, to add additional effects, and can equip more as we invest, unlock, and increase Melinoe's Grasp with Psyche. We even can unlock a Familiar at the Cauldron, choosing between different animals like Frinos the toad or Raki the raven, with each one offering an ingredient gathering and combat-related bonus.
Once you go out on a run either to Tartarus or Olympus, Hades 2 follows the same sort of progression as Hades, though I find the pacing, challenge, and diversity feels a bit more engaging. In each room, Melinoe can get some sort of bonus like a Boon from the gods that affects her abilities, materials, a boost in power for her weapons, Nectar, an opportunity to shop at Charon, or an interaction from an NPC that could aid you on your journey. Enemies that spawn gradually get more challenging, and a miniboss can even appear before the main guardian for each area. Doors are very clearly telegraphed this time, which I love, so you can see if there will be a gathering spot or miniboss in addition to the reward from choosing that path. I love the diversity in opponents, and there are even a few of the minibosses that feel as well-executed and personality-filled as the major foes. (Especially Uh-Oh.) And given some fights can change based on team-ups, it adds even more diversity. It also runs flawlessly on the Switch 2 with no lag, even in handheld mode.
I love how Boons themselves feel more diverse and versatile in Hades 2. You can trigger certain ones more frequently with Keepsakes, which is great. But even better is how the Elements can affect performance or the way some work and the potential Duos. It encourages experimentation in a way I didn't expect. Like I always had certain weapon and Boon combinations I enjoyed in Hades, which would lead to attempting to work toward certain builds. In Hades 2, I feel far more willing to experiment due to the potential for Infusions and Duos. There are so many combinations I didn't consider and opportunities to do something now. It's exhilarating. Even if I fail on a run, I feel so happy to have gained not only materials to help with the next one, but the experience getting to try new things.
While a lot of why I believe Hades 2 is even stronger and better than the original game has to do with gameplay and design decisions, I think Supergiant also did a better job with the characterization and narrative this time around too. Melinoe and her situation's contrast to Zagreus' is very well executed, since it's still a story about family and reunification. We clearly see how her experiences shaped her, and some narrative choices that offer insights into the past help enhance our experiences in the present. Chronos is a fantastic villain. The new allies and enemies draw upon Grecian myths in wonderful ways, and we get to see the conflicts that stem from not everyone being fans of the Olympians and their choices. Likewise, because this is a sequel, we get more out of encounters with both new and returning gods due to Zagreus' experiences with them. Not to mention the art direction is still amazing.
I'm going to keep it simple here and say Hades 2 is a game you need to play. It is that good. It is worth it. You will regret it if you don't give it a chance and support a developer like Supergiant that consistently gives us meaningful, well-designed, memorable, and most importantly fun games.
Hades 2 is available on the Switch, Switch 2, and PC.
The post Review: Hades 2 Is Even Better Than the Original Game appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Monday, September 29, 2025 11:44 AM
Having the best Race available in Nethros can provide you with a significant advantage both in PvE and PvP. Now, as Races greatly differ from one another, and changing them is difficult, we prepared the following Nethros Race tier list to help you look only for the best ones when creating a new character.
Nethros Race Tier List
Nethros Race Tier List META RACES S Taurin Geonite GOOD RACES A Primalis Weaver Draconic Seraphim MID RACES B Ashkin Human
In the above tier list, we ranked all Races in Nethros based on how good they are both for PvE and PvP overall. For the most part, bonuses given by Races are not that significant, but they can be impactful. For example, Draconic grants you a unique fire/flame damage buff that is amazing for specific builds. Still, Taurin and Geonite are the two you want to look out for, as both Races add an amazing defensive layer to your character.
List of Nethros Races
Below, you can check out the bonuses and the rarity of each Race in Nethros. We also included some pros and cons for each Race to give some context behind our tier list. The rarity chances of each Race are based on the actual chance of getting them when creating a new character.
How to Reroll Your Race in Nethros
There are two ways to reroll your Race in Nethros: using Robux to reroll it in the character creation menu and creating a new character. Each Race reroll costs 125 Robux. You can't get the same Race you currently have when rerolling, as that one is removed from the pool. Therefore, if you have a very common Race, such as Human, the chances of obtaining a rare Race are higher.
Now, if you don't want to spend Robux on rerolling your Race, you can do the classic move: wipe your character and create it again. However, this can be a bit tedious as you need to die 10 times in a row before you get sent to a heavenly domain, where you can choose to wipe your character by interacting with the NPC there. Both of the above methods can only be done during character creation. With that in mind, changing your Race in Nethros isn't possible after you finish creating a character.
That sums up our Nethros Race tier list and reroll guide. Let us know which Race you managed to get and what you think of it in the comments below. For more information about the game, make sure to check out our Nethros Trello and beginner guides as well.
Nethros Race Tier List FAQs
I got a Race that isn't on the Race list in the creation menu? This isn't a visual bug; it's just a design choice made by the developers for your current Race not to be on the list of Races in the creation menu. What is the rarity of my Race? Since you can't see the rarity of your Race during character creation, the only way to find it out is by referencing our Nethros Race list or by asking on the official Nethros Discord server. Can you change your Race after creating a character? No, once you've finished creating a character in Nethros, you can't change your Race afterwards.
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Destructoid Monday, September 29, 2025 10:49 AM
It will never not blow my mind that one single person can create an entire video game, and this latest "whoa" moment came to me by way of a reminder of a demo I played a few years ago.
Agent 64: Spies Never Die has been in development by solo dev Replicant D6 for several years now, and I added it to my wishlist way back in 2022 when I first played the demo and had an absolute blast with it. The dev is aiming to create a "retro homage to 90s console shooters," and I think they nailed it.
The latest update about Agent 64 came last week, with the dev confirming that an online playtest is coming soon and the release date is around the corner. Yeah, along with a solo campaign, this GoldenEye 007 tribute will also feature multiplayer and mod support.
Everything from the movement, to the graphic style, to the ability to free-aim while standing still looks like it was ripped out of the Nintendo 64 era (hence the main character's codename), and a ton of features have been added over the past few years.
The solo (or split-screen co-op) campaign includes 14 missions where you can complete objectives in any order, a Paradox Mode with random and silly modifiers, Contracts like time trials and other challenges, and a PvP arena where you can play against bots or other players online. It looks like a ton of fun.
"While the game is pretty much feature complete, it needs a *lot* of QA, and translations too," the dev said. "And a good dev shouldn't underestimate those things. That's where the online playtest comes into play. You guys will be able to help with the last stretch of development before release."
The dev is asking for players to sign up for the playtest, and "as soon as the online mode is ready for testing, you'll be notified and you'll be able to jump in." For now, everything is relegated to Steam.
You can sign up for the multiplayer playtest on Steam right now, and I highly suggest doing so, because this looks like it may be a surprise hit for the late period of 2025.
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Destructoid Monday, September 29, 2025 10:27 AM
Well, the head-to-head battle between Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 officially began in earnest this weekend. And BF6 fired the first shots with its launch trailer.
Let me begin by saying that I have no stake in this battle. I root for good games, not franchises. I've enjoyed past Battlefields, and I've enjoyed past CoDs. I've admittedly enjoyed both series a bit less as time has worn on, but I'm always going to poke around and see what the next one is like.
First, let me give credit where it's due: the BF6 launch trailer is hilarious. It begins with four utterly random celebrities (actor Zac Efron, country musician Morgan Wallen, NBA player Jimmy Butler, and MMA fighter Paddy Pimblett) suited up as soldiers, ready to take on the world in the game. And then they get blown to absolute smithereens by a rocket as actual soldiers walk over their gibbed remains, and "Bullet With Butterfly Wings" by Smashing Pumpkins begins to play.
The first time I saw this yesterday, I lost my shit. I laughed for a good few minutes and replayed the scene a few times. CoD has repeatedly used random, gratuitous celebrity cameos in its live-action trailers, and this trailer was directly poking fun at it.
Not only that, but the Smashing Pumpkins song was already used in an actual CoD trailer just a few years ago for Modern Warfare II's multiplayer reveal. So, yeah, this was a direct attack on CoD in the lead-up to both games releasing a little over one month away from each other.
The more I think about it, though, the more I realize how petty and how much "little brother" vibes it gives. Why acknowledge CoD at all? Shouldn't BF6 be good enough to stand on its own merit? The game's beta was a massive success, and it should dominate when it comes to sales in October. Why even mention the elephant in the room at all?
I digress in the end, though, because I think the trailer did exactly what it was aiming to do, and that's get people talking. It evokes the spirit of competitive FPS trash talk without being overtly tasteless, so I give EA and its marketing partners a lot of credit for this one. Kudos.
But I also can't shake the icky feeling that this wasn't necessary, either, so I guess I'm split on how to feel about this trailer. In the end, it's irrelevant as everything depends on how the games play, but what did you think about BF6's "shots fired" moment in the big-budget AAA FPS war of 2025? Let us know in the comments below.
BF6 launches on Oct. 10, while Black Ops 7 comes out on Nov. 14, and its beta test takes place this weekend.
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Destructoid Monday, September 29, 2025 10:20 AM
The Powerup Multiplier is one of many stats in Megabonk, and it's essential to understand how it works.
Like all stats, the Powerup Multiplier affects how your build operates on a run. However, it doesn't directly impact the effectiveness of your build. Instead, it's more about Powerups and how they operate in Megabonk.
How does the Powerup Multiplier work in Megabonk
In a nutshell, the Powerup Multiplier amplifies the effects of any Powerup that you find on your run.
Powerups are different from tomes, weapons, and items. They look like items, but they're only temporary. The effects of a Powerup usually last for a limited amount of time. The Powerup Multiplier influences this number.
The higher your Powerup Multiplier stat, the better the impact. If you have a Powerup that amplifies the damage, having a high value on Powerup Multiplier will cause more damage. Similarly, Powerups will last longer when the Multiplier value is high.
You can raise the Powerup Multiplier stat by using suitable items and tomes. We have a tome and item tier list to determine which ones you'll prioritize for Powerups.
I would highly recommend that everyone invest well in the Powerup Multiplier stat. Powerups work well with any build. Naturally, powering them up should work well in every situation. Do note that Powerups spawn randomly, but you can raise the frequency with Powerup Drop Chance.
We have a detailed explainer if you want to know more about what every character stat means. There are plenty of stats to master, some of which are extremely important. The sooner you understand these stats, the better you'll be able to go for a meta build.
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Destructoid Monday, September 29, 2025 9:57 AM
Nethros isn't a permadeath game so wiping is your choice alone. Still, there's a bunch of useful tips that I'll cover which will help you start strong and informed. These include all the race options, how to farm levels and weapon XP, unlock classes and more. Here's my Nethros beginner's guide.
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Nethros Race and Character Creation Guide
Here's everything you need to know about character creation and races in Nethros:
Nethros Starting Quest Guide
You'll start the game by talking to the marked NPC in your spawn building. Left Alt is shiftlock by the way. The NPC will direct you to complete mini-quests for the Gatherer, Alchemist, Miner, Ritual, Forger and Reforger which will all be marked on your map and you can press J and then go to quests for details. Here are tips for all quests:
Once you're done with all of these just go back to starting NPC to proceed.
How to Wall Jump in Nethros
Wall hopping and running is the most important mobility skill to master in Nethros since it allows you to reach any height before the Mounted Hook. Here's what you need to do:
Also, you can wall run in Nethros by approaching a wall and jumping on it while aiming your camera sharp to the side you want to wall run to and holding Space. If you press Space again you'll leap off the wall in the direction of your camera. Combine this with wall hoping to scale any mountain. It just takes some practice to master.
How to Level Up and Increase Stats in Nethros
You'll get character EXP by doing quests, fighting monsters and a lot of other activities. You can check your level by pressing Tab and looking in your lower right. Below your level you'll see the available stat points you have that you can put into the different stats. Hover them to see what they do and use the plus icon to increase them.
How to Get Virtues and Skills in Nethros
General character skills, weapon and race abilities and special passives are all called Virtues for passives and Skills for actives in Nethros. Here's how to unlock them:
How to Do Assignments in Nethros (Farming EXP)
After completing the starting quest you'll be prompted to go to another main location. Once you reach it and speak to the main quest NPC there you'll be tasked with retrieving a package to prove yourself. Use the Wall Hopping trick from above to finish the quest in no time at all.
From here you'll be able to go to the Assignment board where you can take Contracts and Assignments. Assignments are your main leveling tools that you can spam. To start with the Delivery one is usually faster but the Escort one allows you to fight NPCs and level up your Weapon EXP. At the end of each Assignment you'll get a chest with gear, ingredients and crafting blueprints so these are great to farm. Contracts on the other hand are quests without a Quest marker that you can complete on your own and come back to claim their rewards.
How to Get a Class in Nethros
Classes in Nethros are unlocked via the weapon skill trees when resting and pressing M. You need to reach the skill node for a certain weapon where it says Class Extension (For example Witch Hunter Extension for the Rapier). You need Level 20 and also you have to unlock all your weapon's skills and Virtues until you reach the Class extension node. Then you need to find your class' trainer. For example, the Blade Dancer is unlocked by unlocking the starting Katana skills, reaching Level 20 and finding the Blade Dancer trainer at the waterfall near the New Avalon spawn.
How to Set Spawn Location in Nethros
You can set different spawn points in Nethros where you'll always respawn after you die apart from the default location. To do this simply go to any Bed icon NPC in any camp/stronghold and buy a bed for 200 Yin. From here, until you change it again, you'll always respawn at that exact spot.
How to Get Glider and Grappling Hook
Both the Glider and the Grappling Hook or the Mounted Hook are available at almost every weapon merchant marked by the three vertical sword icons. The Glider is everywhere but the Mounted Hook is easily available at your first NPC stronghold with the Assignment board which you'll be prompted to go to after the starting quest.
The Glider is available for 500 Yins and can be used to smoothly glide from higher vantage points. Note that there's no fall damage if you fall. The Grappling Hook is 10000 Yins and can be used to traverse vertical terrain much faster. Keep in mind that wall hopping which we covered above will solve your vertical problems before you get the Grappling Hook. The hook is just a better option for combat and overall world mobility.
What are World Events in Nethros?
These are global events that anyone on the server can join. They're centered around PVP and they're an easy way to earn Honor Points for the Honor Shop as well as reputation, Yins and higher level gear. They're also a great way to test out your build against other players with little to no consequences. There are currently two:
That's it for my Nethros beginners guide. Check out the Nethros Trello, Wiki and Discord for more information on the game.
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Destructoid Monday, September 29, 2025 9:55 AM
We're living in a new golden age of browser games. If you're a cringe millennial like me and miss playing Flash games like in the 2000s, you'll be happy to learn about modern games that are fun, run well on any browser, and aren't part of the .io games bloat and Roblox clones that plague game websites.
Here are great browser games I've played and highly recommend you try out too. They all work perfectly on PC and mobile browsers.
I'm Not a Robot
We from the Destructoid staff got obsessed with I'm Not a Robot. This game is about solving Captchas that get more and more complicated, from finding a Guitar Cat to getting a high score on a short rhythm game on your browser. This Captcha-solving satire is super fun, especially if you play along with some friends. Check our walkthrough if you're ever in trouble.
Really Bad Chess
I've always liked chess, but I thought it needed some kind of noob, casual way of playing that didn't require reading five books written by former Soviet players to survive an opening against a five-year-old. Really Bad Chess fills that need. Almost all pieces are randomized, and you have some short goals in every game that you can follow before you checkmate the opponent's king. You need some familiarity with chess, but you can be bad at it because the game makes zero sense and is totally for fun.
Kinda Hard Golf
Kinda Hard Golf has that Flash games vibe that nostalgic players like myself might enjoy. You just drag the golf ball to aim and shoot while trying to climb up the stage and reach the hole. Really intuitive, but also challenging. Click-and-drag too far and you may overshoot the ball, sending it into the water.
The Password Game
The Password Game is a classic. It went viral when it was released in 2023 because of how difficult and absurd it is. It's a satire like I'm not a Robot, but for password requirements. The more password creation requirements you meet, the more impossible they get. You'll probably need guides to complete this one.
Geoguessr
Geoguessr is about exploring an area on Google Street View in two minutes and guessing where that place is on the world map. Trying to spot signs in other languages, seeing names in police cars, and reading signs in front of buildings to learn more about the area is incredibly fun. Surprisingly, you need to know more about world culture than geography to play it casually.
Geoguessr is the closest we have to a browser esports title as well, with professional Geoguessr players competing in tournaments for thousands of dollars. Hardcore versions of the game include a still image showing up in a split second, forcing the player to guess the area without exploring Street View further.
The Wiki Game
You've probably already played The Wiki Game before, but not on its specific page. The game gives you a starting and a target Wikipedia page, and your goal is to get from one to the other in the fewest clicks possible. You get one puzzle per day. Some of them are really easy to complete, but you may get challenging ones from time to time.
Pile-Up Poker
Just like Really Bad Chess, Pile-Up Poker is a casual way to play poker. All you have to do is know how to build poker hands and arrange the cards you're dealt on a 4x4 grid to make as many valid hands as you can in each row and column. The more you try to optimize the grid to increase your score, the more fun the game becomes.
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Destructoid Monday, September 29, 2025 9:43 AM
Nethros is the latest open world RPG on Roblox that drops permadeath mechanics and introduces a bunch of interesting weapon-based class options and next-level mobility. There's a lot of features and customization options in the game. Luckily, here are the Nethros Trello, Wiki and Discord links to help you keep track of everything.
Nethros Trello, Wiki and Discord Guide
Here's every useful community info link you need to start progressing and grinding in Nethros while staying informed:
Out of all of these I would recommend starting with the Wiki and our beginner's guide since it's got all the starter-friendly data you need. They'll both give you a basic idea of what to do when you start and how to progress. Specifically, the Wiki has info on:
Then I would dive into the Discord for more specific questions you may have. It's filled with veteran players that can answer anything you need and it's also a place to ask about the best options when it comes to classes or weapons. For example, currently the Polls channel consensus is that the best weapon is the Rapier.
But that's not all, the Discord is also great for tracking upcoming content and any announcements about the game. These can be new additions, reworks, buffs, nerfs and any changes tracked via the Updates channel. You can also make suggestions about rebalancing or new additions.
That's it for my Nethros Trello board, Wiki page and Discord server guide. Stay tuned to our Roblox guides for more upcoming Nethros guides, tips and tier lists.
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Destructoid Monday, September 29, 2025 9:31 AM
You should never judge a book by its cover, but I guess that doesn't apply to games, especially when they're Deus Ex Remastered. Yes, it looks so bad that fans have been memefying it ever since the dreadful announcement, in the vain hope of getting something good out of it.
Even if you're not a fan of Deus Ex, or the dated looks of the first game, it's hard not to feel like the "upgraded" graphics feel like a bizarre overcorrection akin to a botched plastic surgery performed in a cyberpunk dystopia. YouTube's comments are pure gold, with nuggets such as "upgraded visuals from 2000 to 2005". Hilarious, but the reality is even worse.
The looks of the Deus Ex remaster are a trifecta of failure. They don't stay faithful to the original, and don't make it look just "a bit more modern". This remaster looks like something they'd be making nowadays if gamers had really enjoyed the shiny, rubbery texture of that weird period during the PS3 and Xbox 360 era.
The remaster seems to go out of its way to make "improvements" that appeal to no one. such as making JC Denton incredibly buff. What were they going for? A JC Denton that looks like Steven Seagal imagines himself?
Aspyr recently made a name for itself as a remaster artist. They're responsible for remastering the six original Tomb Raider titles, as well as the two Soul Reaver games. Seven out of these eight remasters are just wonderful, with Angel of Darkness naturally being the black sheep of the pack. These remasters not only revamped the tech used on the original titles but also respected the artistic vision of the originals. Aspyr wisely hired a bunch of fans who'd been modding the original games for the longest time, just out of love for the series, and it showed.
I don't know what happened with the Deus Ex remaster, but, staying true to Deus Ex lore, it's not impossible that Aspyr got tricked into hiring members of the Illuminati, which are totally real, to make something so bad it would bury the first game to reveal the Illuminati to the public. That, or Aspyr is just openly making regrettable decisions, as this YouTube comment points out, "Using AI upscaling for Deus Ex has to be the biggest irony I've seen in gaming."
As a person who's way more into Tomb Raider, Soul Reaver, and laughter than I am into Deus Ex, I understand I am quite lucky. Still, I cannot help but feel for the many Deus Ex fans that, despite possible future re-remastering by Aspyr in response to the backlash, now may never be able to disconnect the image of JC Denton from that of Steven Seagal.
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Destructoid Monday, September 29, 2025 7:53 AM
CloverPit might look like an ordinary slot simulator to many, but it's a Roguelite unlike any other, with different endings to obtain.
Winning in CloverPit is a difficult task. You'll fail more often than you'll succeed, and your victory will depend on your skills and a healthy dose of luck. With solid management, you should be able to unlock two different endings.
However, you must achieve a few prerequisites before you can trigger either the good or the bad ending.
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How to begin a run with all corpse pieces in CloverPit
A key task to complete is to get all the corpse pieces. For that, you'll need all the drawer slots. You can get a drawer slot with the use of a key that is granted when you meet a deadline of 12,500 units. Once you get the key in a run, you can't get another one before you complete at least three more runs.
Having all four drawers will help you get all four corpse pieces, barring the skull. The skull can be obtained from the shop, while the rest of the pieces are obtained by filling your drawers (all of them) before starting the next run.
How to get the good ending in CloverPit
The trick to getting a good ending is rolling the 666 at least once. You can use the Heartbreak Memory Card if you don't want to rely on luck. Next, you'll have to be careful about accepting phone upgrades. If your phone text looks like mine and appears in white, it's fine. If the text is in red, don't accept any boon.
Instead, hit "Be Right Back" and don't pick up the phone again. You have to be consistent with this throughout your run. Picking upgrades from a phone call where the phone text appears in red will end your chance of getting a good ending.
Finishing a deadline with a red phone call will leave a mark on your 666 Floppy disk. Do this three times to gain three marks. Your phone will transform the next time you take a call. To get three red phone calls by deadline 8, you must have triggered 666 once.
When the phone transforms, your call will allow you to obtain sacred charms and the key to the good ending.
How to get the bad ending in ClovePit
Getting the bad ending is easier, but you must clear deadlines until you come across one where you must pay back 250,000 units. Repay the debt, and you'll unlock the dark key, which allows you to exit behind you.
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Destructoid Monday, September 29, 2025 7:49 AM
If you think you've mastered the art of ghost hunting in Phasmophobia, you may be ready to put your skills to the test. Weekly challenge modes are a great way to see just how good you are.
These special trials modify how the game works, usually with rules that make the experience a lot harder. Successfully finishing the challenge gets you plenty of XP and cash, so it's well worth the effort. Here's the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia and everything you need to know to beat it.
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Phasmophobia weekly challenge mode (Sept. 21-28)
From Sept. 28 to Oct. 5, the weekly challenge is Primitive in Phasmophobia. In this challenge, all your electronic equipment is broken, leaving you with very little to work with. You have limited ways to test for evidence, and not much to help you get through this trial, making it a rather tough one to complete.
How to complete the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia
To finish the weekly challenge mode in Phasmophobia, you need to correctly identify the ghost present on the featured map three times. The specific changes present in each trial mode vary, but your goal is always the same.
All Primitive weekly challenge modifiers in Phasmophobia
This challenge mode has several specific rules that modify the way the contract functions. Here are all the key details you need to know about this trial.
Phasmophobia Primitive weekly challenge mode tips
The Primitive challenge is one of the trickier ones you can attempt in Phasmophobia, so here are some of the best tips to help you get it done.
When does the challenge mode change in Phasmophobia?
The challenge mode changes every Monday at 12am UTC, which translates to 7pm CT every Sunday. You have a full week to tackle each challenge mode when it's available. All challenge modes return regularly since they're on a rotating schedule, so if you don't get to finish one, you can always try it again in the future.
Next weekly challenge mode in Phasmophobia
The next weekly challenge mode, which will run for a full week from Oct. 5 to 12, will be Vulnerable. This challenge mode will begin as soon as this week's featured one, Primitive, ends.
All weekly challenge modes in Phasmophobia
There are 27 challenge modes in Phasmophobia. A different one is available to complete each week, and the challenge order stays exactly the same, so it's easy to know which one is coming next. Here are all of the challenges you may face in Phasmophobia.
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Destructoid Monday, September 29, 2025 7:21 AM
Hello again, Destructoid, and welcome to a fresh week of diving into discussing what we've been watching lately. This time, we're delving into two of my favorite reality TV shows.
First up, we'll get into the brick building madness that is LEGO Masters, as I finally caught up on the most recent season. Naturally, I had to check in on the latest Survivor season too, since it just came back last week. No spoilers here, but it's already shaping up to be another wild ride of strategy, surprises, and unforgettable personalities.
LEGO Masters is gloriously goofy in the best way, and if you haven't tuned in yet, I can't recommend it enough. I grew up building LEGO sets nonstop, so the show is a fun, nostalgic way for me to reconnect with something I now only dabble in occasionally.
The premise is simple: teams of two compete in weekly themed challenges, vying for the chance to be the last one standing to claim the title of LEGO Master. It's hosted by none other than LEGO Batman himself, Will Arnett, who brings his signature blend of dry wit and over-the-top silliness to every episode.
Season five was an especially good one, as it was packed with special collaboration episodes. I really enjoyed them, as it was so fun to see the teams create builds based on iconic franchises. There were challenges for Star Wars, Wicked, and Batman, making for some really fun builds throughout the entire season.
Overall, LEGO Masters continues to be one of the most creative and genuinely joyful competition shows on TV, and I'm thrilled that it's already been renewed for another season. It's a rare series that celebrates imagination and teamwork while still being wildly entertaining.
That said, I was definitely bummed to hear that Will Arnett won't be the host next season. His presence has been such a big part of the show's charm. Nick Cannon is taking over for season six, and while I'm curious to see how it goes, it's hard to imagine anyone matching Arnett's perfect mix of sarcasm and silliness.
I've also recently been enjoying Survivor, as the show just came back for its 49th season. I've been watching Survivor for as long as I can remember, and I'm always shocked by how it never gets old to me. Each season feels like an entirely new show because of how different all of the contestants are.
What keeps me coming back season after season is the perfect blend of social strategy, physical challenges, and psychological gameplay. No matter how familiar the format might seem, the unique mix of personalities always throws in fresh twists and unpredictable dynamics.
Season 49 is already off to a solid start, as the new cast is full of big characters and interesting new players. It's too early to know exactly what's in store, but as always, we can expect to see plenty of chaotic alliances and blindsides.
I'm sure this season will be great, as I've never been let down by one, but I have to admit I'm eager to get through it so we can get to Survivor 50. The next season, which will likely debut sometime in early 2026, features all returning players to commemorate 50 seasons of the show. Some of my favorites are coming back, and I can't wait to see contestants from past seasons collide in this epic island showdown.
So, Destructoid, what about you? What have you been watching recently? Have either of these shows been on your radar, or has other content been occupying your time? Let us know down in the comments so we can discuss.
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Megabonk has plenty of character stats, and understanding how they work is crucial.
Mastering the stats is crucial if you want to succeed on higher-tier levels. Every stat is essential to analyze, but some will have a heavier impact on your survival (based on your build).
The game doesn't explain the stats well, so this guide will help you understand what each stat means and how it works.
All character stats in Megabonk and how they work
The table below briefly explains what every stat means.
Specific stats like Movement Speed, Damage, and Powerup Drop Chances are universal. It's essential to level them up as much as possible, as they will help your build and raise your chance of success.
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