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Kotaku Monday, October 20, 2025 8:44 PM
    

Dyson Supersonic

The Dyson Supersonic dries hair faster with intelligent heat control and powerful airflow.

The post Dyson Quietly Clears Out the Supersonic, Salon-Grade Hair Dryer Now Going for Peanuts appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Monday, October 20, 2025 7:00 PM
    

Yakumo stands in front of a pink flame.

Ninja Gaiden 4 isn't a revelation but it is a really fun action game

The post Damn, It Feels So Good To Have <i>Ninja Gaiden</i> Back appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Monday, October 20, 2025 5:53 PM
    

Did you know that Lay's potato chips are made from potatoes? I'm not lying

The post Lay's Says 42 Percent Of People Didn't Know Its Potato Chips Were Made From Actual Potatoes appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Monday, October 20, 2025 5:41 PM
    

Key art from the Steam Next Fest games is displayed.

Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era and more topped the most downloaded list

The post Here Are The 10 Most Popular Free Demos From October's Steam Next Fest appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Monday, October 20, 2025 4:38 PM
    

The protagonist points a weapon at soldiers.

Bullet time and jump scares, just in time for Halloween

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Kotaku Monday, October 20, 2025 4:07 PM
    

The Sims Mobile will be removed from stores on October 21 and officially shut down in January

The post EA Quietly Announces A Nearly Decade-Old <i>Sims</i> Game Is Shutting Down Soon appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Monday, October 20, 2025 3:59 PM
    

Switch game art is displayed.

Slay The Spire, Risk of Rain 2, and more indie hits are over 50 percent off

The post A Ton Of Great Switch Games Are Ridiculously Cheap Right Now appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Monday, October 20, 2025 3:38 PM
    

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Featuring some incredible outfits from Final Fantasy, The Boys and KPop Demon Hunters

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Kotaku Monday, October 20, 2025 3:28 PM
    

Title art for Arc Raiders shows three different characters in retro-futuristic clothing.

Looks like this might be my new "oh, damn, the sun is up?" game

The post <i>Arc Raiders</i> Is So Good I'm Worried It Will Completely Take Over My Life appeared first on Kotaku.


Kotaku Monday, October 20, 2025 3:25 PM
    

An AI-generated image of Trump wearing a crown in a jet.

No, you're not having a stroke, that was a real thing that happened

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Kotaku Monday, October 20, 2025 3:01 PM
    

Taunie smiles at something off-screen with people eating at a table behind her next to a Charizard.

The RPG is very fluid in how it lets the player present themselves

The post <em>Pokémon Legends: Z-A</em> Finally Allows Crossdressing And There's A Reason Players Are Using It appeared first on Kotaku.


PCGamesN Monday, October 20, 2025 7:15 PM
    

Our complete Ninja Gaiden 4 missions list includes all objectives and their rewards to help you clear your quest log in every chapter.


PCGamesN Monday, October 20, 2025 7:11 PM
    

Here are all the Phantasmal Herb and Black Scale locations to craft Dragon Lord's Grace and increase your maximum health to its limit.


PCGamesN Monday, October 20, 2025 7:08 PM
    

The Super Ninja returns for Ninja Gaiden 4, so find out how to unlock Ryu Hayabusa as a playable character and how to select him for the story.


PCGamesN Monday, October 20, 2025 7:05 PM
    

Here's how to unlock the Ninja Gaiden 4 Guillotine Throw early and master this battle technique for effective crowd control and quick kills.


PCGamesN Monday, October 20, 2025 7:03 PM
    

Here's how long it takes to beat Ninja Gaiden 4, whether you're a combat challenge completionist or just in it for the story mode.


PCGamesN Monday, October 20, 2025 7:01 PM
    

Unlock the Ninja Gaiden 4 parry and master its timing to fend off the most aggressive foes and deliver a devastating counterattack.


PCGamesN Monday, October 20, 2025 3:00 PM
    

This underrated indie gem has just hit its cheapest price ever, with Inscryption offering a horrifying take on card games like Balatro.


Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 20, 2025 6:00 PM
    

For a myriad of reasons, I can't really write any particular profane curse words here, but an approximation of my feelings on Birdcage, an anime as hell, "sword action shooting game", it would be something like, "this game is so ******* sick, like what the ****, how the **** can one game be so ******* stylish." I'm sure you can fill in the blanks of what words I wish I could use there, but if you'll allow me, I'd also like to take the time to actually talk about why Birdcage rules so much.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 20, 2025 4:41 PM
    

The Nintendo Dual Screen! Or Nintendo DS, as it was actually known. There's a console that has practically no relevance to this site, except for right now, because of a game called Dementium: The Ward. For those that haven't heard of it, this is one of the incredibly few horror games available on the handheld console, nowadays a bit of a cult classic because who on earth thought it would be a good idea to do that. It was also pitched as a Silent Hill game, a point we'll come back to because the big thing here is that it's making its way to Steam later this month.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, October 20, 2025 2:12 PM
    

There should have been two major extraction shooters launching in the last quarter of this year. One of them is Arc Raiders, which is in fact coming out later this month. The other is Marathon, which, well, you know. Interestingly, though, with both games hosting tests earlier in the year, there was an opportunity for Arc Raiders' developers to learn something from Marathon.

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Siliconera Monday, October 20, 2025 6:00 PM
    

street fighter street burgers mcdonald's

Capcom announced a special alternate color for a Street Fighter 6 character to commemorate the upcoming Street Burgers collaboration at McDonald's Japan. The announcement Tweet didn't specify which character will receive the skin, though it included a poster featuring Luke, Jamie, Ken, Ryu, and Chun-Li for the campaign.

Starting from October 22, 2025, McDonald's Japan will introduce three burgers and two drinks that are based on iconic characters from the Street Fighter series. You'll be able to get burgers based on Ryu, Ken, and Chun-Li, and then drinks that have either Ryu or Ken on the cups. Usually, in-game awards from offline collaborations require players to purchase the campaign items at the stores, and then scan or input a code to redeem the award. More information on how to get the skin will come out after the campaign starts.

Luke and Jamie, who are newer characters in the franchise, appear on the poster despite their absence in the collaboration menu, as they are the poster boys of Street Fighter 6, which is the newest game in the long-running series. However, their inclusion in the poster could also mean that either Luke or Jamie will be the receivers of the collaboration color. Also, in the poster, Luke is wearing a red, yellow, and white variation of his usual blue outfit.

Street Fighter 6 is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, Windows PC, and in arcades.

The post McDonald's Street Burgers Coming to Street Fighter 6 appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, October 20, 2025 4:00 PM
    

Protect Hololive Vtubers From Imposters in Hologuard Game

Cover announced a new holo Indie title, and it is a "spot the imposters" kind of game featuring Hololive Vtubers called Hologuard. It involves working as a security guard at the company's office to check IDs and documents of people who come up and look like performers, but night actually be them. It will launch on Steam for PCs in 2025 for $3.99. 

Like other spot the imposters style games like That's Not My Neighbor and No, I'm not a Human, Hologuard is about paying attention both to the Hololive Vtubers stopping by and various tells. For example, a person who looks like Usada Pekora may show up with an ID that shows her picture, her name, her generation, and lists her birthday and name of her fans. You can check that and ask about things like her nicknames or English skills. Your goal is to stop the frauds and let the real ones through. However, you can lose one of your three lives if a real performer is turned away or an imposter slips through. 

There are two ways to play the game. One is a set campaign. That covers your seven-day probationary period at Cover and focuses on every Vtuber present in the title. The second is an Endless mode that is about constantly being able to spot possible imposters trying to masquerade as one of the Vtubers in the game for as long as possible. With that one, you actually select your target and need to rely on trivia you know about them. 

Here's the first trailer for the game. While it is in Japanese, the Steam page did confirm English will be available as a language option.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9pocVAdUEA

Hologuard will come to the PC via Steam in 2025, though there's no exact release date for it yet. 

The post Protect Hololive Vtubers From Imposters in Hologuard Game appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Monday, October 20, 2025 3:00 PM
    

Hatsune Miku Christmas Plush and Blankets Debut in November

Sega updated its merchandise site showing upcoming arcade prizes, and it now features two Hatsune Miku Christmas design blankets and plush wearing holiday and Santa inspired outfits. The two Platinum Zakka Blankets will start showing up in Japan on November 7, 2025. The medium size plush will launch on November 14, 2025. The LL size stuffed doll is going to be the last one to debut, and it will launch on November 21, 2025

The Hatsune Miku Series Platinum Zakka Blankets tend to show up every Christmas, and each year there's a different pair of designs. This two available in 2025 are each about 39 inches (100 cm) by 55 inches (~140 cm). Both show Miku as baking holiday treats, wearing a beige frilly dress with white apron and red cape with white trim and black bow. She also has black bows in her hair and a white maid's style hat. One of them features a more realistic depiction, while the other shows a chibi version of the Vocaloid. 

As for the two Hatsune Miku plush, their outfits don't match. Each one does feature a chibi design. The medium size one is about seven inches tall (16 cm). She is wearing the same beige dress with apron, red cape with white trim and black bow, and white headband with black bows around the twintails. The large one features Hatsune Miku in a red and white Santa dress with red and white cape and red top hat with a plaid bow on it. That one is over at foot tall at 34cm. 

Here's how all of the new Sega Hatsune Miku merchandise will look: 

While it will be a month before the next holiday inspired items come in, the Halloween Hatsune Miku merchandise already appeared in Japan. Some of those items included Hatsune Miku x Cinnamoroll plush of both characters in costumes.

The Hatsune Miku Christmas series of Sega prizes will start with two Platinum Zakka Blankets on November 7, 2025, followed by a medium plush of her in one of those outfits on November 14, 2025 and another plush of the Vocaloid in a Santa dress on November 21, 2025.

The post Hatsune Miku Christmas Plush and Blankets Debut in November appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Monday, October 20, 2025 7:03 PM
    

A fight scene in Ninja Gaiden 4

Ninja Gaiden 4 has some nice goodies on offer for all, and you can get them pretty early in the game.

However, you'll have to clear a fair amount of in-game content before gaining access to it. If you have just started playing and are missing the items, this guide will help you out.

How to access your Deluxe Edition and Pre-Order bonuses in Ninja Gaiden 4

To gain access to your freebies, you'll need to reach a DarkNest Terminal. These terminals are spread all across Tokyo, but the first one takes a bit of time.

  • First, clear the tutorial on the running train by eliminating all the enemies.
  • Next, make your way into the city by following the main campaign.
  • There will be a few isolated enemies on the way, and they should be pretty easy to take down.
  • Keep following the path, and you'll be introduced to a character called Umi.
  • She will then guide you to the first DarkNest Terminal. As this is part of the campaign, it's impossible to miss this step.
  • The third option on the terminal allows you to receive all the accrued content.

Ninja Gaiden 4 DarkNest Terminal
Screenshot by Destructoid

Then, go to your inventory, and you'll find the items there. You can equip the alternate skin to make your suit and/or blades appear different. The consumables can be preserved for later when you'll need them. All the items will remain in your inventory (consumables will be over once you use them).

All Deluxe Edition and Pre-Order bonus items in Ninja Gaiden 4

Here's a list of all the items that you'll get if you purchase the Deluxe Edition.

  • Two Ryu skins
  • Two Ryu weapon skins
  • Two Yakumo skins
  • Two Yakumo weapon skin sets

Here's the pre-order bonus that you get if you purchase Ninja Gaiden 4 before its release.

  • Dark Dragon Descendant Yakumo skin

The pre-order bonus is available on all editions as long as you buy them before Ninja Gaiden 4 goes live worldwide.


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Destructoid Monday, October 20, 2025 7:00 PM
    

Ninja Gaiden 4

Ninja Gaiden 4 comes after more than a decade since the third game became available on PC and console, and the wait seems to have been well worth it.

With so many changes in hardware and technology since 2012, I started playing with an open mind, with the plan of assessing the fourth mainline entry on its own merits (and demerits, if any).

Ninja Gaiden 4 marks the return of the franchise to its roots and picks up from where the third game ends. It features the same high-octane hack-and-slash gameplay that has been a staple for the franchise. There are also plenty of new features like more playable characters, fresh combos, and a new fighting system. It's a blend of the classic characteristics and innovative features that make the gameplay feel different (in a good way, of course).

Ninja Gaiden 4 is a tale unlike anything the series has offered us

When Ninja Gaiden 4 was revealed for the first time, I felt a bit let down by the premise, but it surprised me. Instead of taking you slowly through the basics, you're placed in Yakumo's boots, who finds himself on a train. At first, it's a single enemy, and soon turns into a full wave of cybernetic ninjas. This is typically what you'll be experiencing for large parts of Ninja Gaiden 4.

In true hack-and-slash style, every strike of the blade sees streaks of blood (and body parts) as you chop down your enemies. The overall experience only gets more intense as you progress through the campaign.

A fight scene in Ninja Gaiden 4
Screenshot by Destructoid

Even in these early stages, there are already a few moments of brilliance that wholly captured my attention. There are adrenaline-pumping moments throughout the story, as most of the fights tend to be quite intense. All of this naturally builds into the central lore that dictates what you have to do as Yakumo in his pursuit to save Tokyo.

After all, this isn't your typical Tokyo, where everything is fit and fine. Instead, an endless rain of miasma has blanketed the entire city, leading to its ruin. It's up to you as Yakumo (and later as Ryu) to save the city from the hands of cybernetic ninjas and creatures that will try to thwart your attempts to beat the curse that caused everything.

Blood and Gore is just one side of Ninja Gaiden 4's finesse

There's a fine line between gory hack-and-slash action without any context and a well-thought-out product that covers all areas. Ninja Gaiden 4 falls in the latter due to its narrative-driven campaign. While I am still on my journey to reach the end, the story and its characters bring the game to life.

I am always skeptical when a franchise tries to move on from a protagonist who helped it reach its heights. Team Ninja couldn't have played their cards better with the partial transition from Ryu Hayabusa to Yakumo. While Ryu still retains his place as a playable character, you'll be spending a lot of time as his young prodigy, Yakumo. Whether it's his character design or the acting, Yakumo has been a stellar addition to the story. Don't get me wrong – Ryu could still be your favorite, but the new kid certainly does well.

Ninja Gaiden 4 promo image
Screenshot via Team Ninja

I have a bad habit of skipping through story content and cutscenes, and with Ninja Gaiden 4, the urge was strong. After all, who can resist the hunger to decimate your enemies and chop them with your blade all the time? Yet, I would highly recommend anyone to be patient with the story and how it develops.

The campaign's direction and momentum feel organic. At no moment did I feel that my immersion was broken by either the acting or the script. Every sentence feels well thought out. This is also a massive reason why I felt deeply connected with both Ryu and Yakumo. However, I will add that the overall pace, on a few occasions, felt a tad slow, but that could just be me, and I am willing to overlook that.

The missions are well-planned, and each area is designed to feel unique, which it easily pulls off, along with a great variation in enemies. Sometimes, you'll take down isolated enemies, and other times a horde of cybernetic ninja falls on your head, making your life very difficult indeed.

The three difficulties all offer unique experiences, as well. Play at the lowest, and you turn into a hack-and-slash god. You can also unlock auto-blocks if you want the full power trip, harnessing the brutal strength of a Ninja. You become a chopping machine who can spend endless hours dismembering enemies.

Play at the highest, and the game becomes absolutely brutal. You'll have to pay attention to every enemy and aim properly. You'll have to isolate enemies to avoid taking hits from one while taking down another. Combos become almost mandatory to do maximum damage, while mastering defense is key.

I found this to be quite fascinating; different difficulties are meant to offer separate experiences. With Ninja Gaiden 4, it feels like a different video game. This is a big compliment in my books, as there's something for all.

In-game progression is also not only about mastering your combos and learning the art of defense. You can also unlock new moves by investing in-game resources for new ways to take down enemies. I won't necessarily call it a build, but there's enough scope for you to make tweaks if you like that sort of thing.

It just gets so much right

And so, Ninja Gaiden 4 does everything you would want an action game to do. It provides high-octane action in almost every moment as you progress towards your main goal. There's a lot of freedom in how you want to play, and the different moves and abilities ensure that there's replayability. The strong gameplay is well backed by the story and excellent acting from the characters.

Team Ninja hasn't reinvented the wheel, and they also didn't have to. They have included all the staple features of the franchise, but also ensured that things feel fresh for the modern-day gamer. Be it via better graphics or new additions, you get to enjoy hacking down your enemies on your own terms. Ninja Gaiden 4 doesn't beat around the bush, hits hard, and raises your heartbeat up a notch when your well-thought-out plan goes out of the window due to a missed parry.

If you're a veteran of the series, you're definitely in for a ride. If you're someone new, this is an excellent starting point. While you'll be able to connect with the story better had you played the previous games, you can treat this as a standalone adventure where it's an eternal battle between good and evil. There's gore, drama, story, and a really interesting progression system that respects your time and energy.



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Destructoid Monday, October 20, 2025 4:52 PM
    

Roblox Jack o Lantern Boombox

Florida attorney general James Uthmeier says his office will be issuing criminal subpoenas to Roblox, which he says "profited off of our kids while exposing them to the most dangerous of harms."

Uthmeier explained how the subpoenas will enable his office "to gather more information for our prosecutors about the criminal activity taking place on Roblox's platform, as well as evidence on the predators that are out there and the victims that are abused."

https://twitter.com/AGJamesUthmeier/status/1980272803992809937

"They enabled our kids to be abused," he said in a statement on Twitter/X this morning. "Companies like Roblox have become breeding grounds for predators to get to an have access to our kids."

Florida is now at least the second state to put Roblox in its crosshairs, joining Louisiana which filed a lawsuit against Roblox Corporation in August. In the suit, Louisiana said Roblox "has directly facilitated the widespread sexual exploitation of minors and inflicted severe, lasting harm upon the children of Louisiana."

The metaverse-like platform is massively popular with young kids, which makes it a natural target for child predators, the suits claim.

"At the end of the day, we will stop at nothing to fight to protect our kids and companies that act carelessly and expose them to harm will be held accountable," he said.

This is a developing story. It's currently being updated in real time.


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Destructoid Monday, October 20, 2025 4:43 PM
    

Ultimate Scream promo art in FC 26

Ultimate Scream has been confirmed for FC 26, and the first set of leaks for Team 1 has already started to appear on social media.

Ultimate Scream will be making its Ultimate Team return after few years, and the community couldn't have more delighted. EA Sports has already confirmed the release date ahead of its Halloween launch, but remain tight-lipped about the players.

Thankfully, we can have a fair idea of what to expect, all thanks to the leaks.

All FC 26 Ultimate Scream Team 1 players (leaks)

So far, the leaks have been few in number. As on Oct. 20, EA Sports has recently confirmed the promo. We should get more leaks in the upcoming days revolving around the first promo team.

  • Joshua Kimmich

Incidentally, Ultimate Scream will have its own share of Heroes in packs. So far, no Hero card has been leaked, but big names are expected to be present. While a bulk of the promo cards will be in packs, expect to find more items in SBCs and objectives.

FC 26 Ultimate Scream Team 1 release date

There can be no speculation about the release date of Ultimate Scream Team 1 after the confirmation from EA Sports. The first promo team will be released on Friday, Oct. 24 when Ratings Reload promo expires. The first team will be added via packs (both store packs and any available in your inventory) and SBCs/objectives.

If you don't want to spend real-life money or rely on luck, going for the SBCs and the objectives will be better. You're assured of the rewards you'll obtain by exchanging fodder/completing certain tasks. It will be interesting to find out which cards make it to the first team of the promo, and who could potentially miss out contrary to expectations.


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Destructoid Monday, October 20, 2025 4:37 PM
    

Marvel Zombies Marvel Rivals Scarlet Witch

The new Marvel Rivals seasonal event bringing PvE to the game for the first time ever got a nice tease today, and it has me even more excited than I already was.

As an exceedingly exclusively PvE gamer these days, I was excited by its prospects when it was revealed last week, especially when it comes to future potential. But after seeing it in action, I'm genuinely pretty pumped to try it out when it goes live this Thursday.

Screenshot by Destructoid

Marvel Rivals' Marvel Zombies mode pits four players against the undead horde in New York City, inspired by the Disney Plus series of the same name. The trailer below showcases some zombie-slaying gameplay, but more importantly, new abilities and buffs that the five playable heroes can equip.

For example, Punisher can drop a turret that will auto-target enemies, or apply buffs called Khonshu's Blessings that will do things like increase his weapons' magazine capacity or headshot damage. These traits can be earned and equipped in the pre-game lobby where he can team up with others as Magik, Blade, Thor, or Jeff the Land Shark.

The biggest thing for me, though, is the enemy density in the trailer. There are A LOT of zombies, and it looks incredibly satisfying to slice through the crowds as Blade or Magik, or empty your clip into the horde with Punisher, or spray them all down and eat them up with Jeff.

There's also some variety in the mobs, too, including giant police zombies with riot shields, statues of Khonshu that appear to heal or buff you, and miniboss battles against other zombified heroes like Namor and the main battle with Scarlet Witch. Along with multiple difficulty levels, it appears there may be some good replay value here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grjC63MftfI

I've definitely not been playing much Rivals lately, not as much as I used to. But I will most definitely be hopping into this PvE activity to gauge how it feels and if it's worth sticking around for, because it's likely to be a bit more enjoyable than my teammates throwing in ranked matches or insta-locking five Duelists.

I still think that NetEase should look into PvE modes in the future that tell seasonal storylines instead of relegating them to trailers and in-game lore drops. Hopefully Marvel Zombies ends up being a good time, is well-received, and the game's plot can expand this way in subsequent updates.

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Destructoid Monday, October 20, 2025 3:09 PM
    

Nazuna featured image in Stella Sora

Rerolling in Stella Sora is important if you want to optimize your resources and save currencies for future banners right at the beginning of the game. On release, the target Trekker to obtain from the main banner is Chitose, and that's who you will chase and reset your game account until you get her.

Here's how to reroll in Stella Sora and hopefully get that head start in your account.

Stella Sora reroll guide

This reroll method was tested on Stella Sora's release build of Oct. 20 on PC, though it also works on mobile platforms.

Stella Sora's title screen showing the Guest Account as a login option.
Start with a guest account. Screenshot by Destructoid

  1. Run the game and start a session with a Guest account by tapping the rocket icon. On mobile, you might see "Guest Account" written instead.
  2. Play normally through the tutorial until you are taken to the main screen. This takes 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Now in the lobby, the game will force you to do 20 Recruit x10 of the Opening Act Beginner Limited banner. Roll them and save the results that have either Nazuna or Gerie.
  4. Keep a roll that has either and return to the Lobby.

If you're unlucky in these first 20 rolls, you may want to reset your account early. While Nazuna and Gerie aren't as important as Chitose, they're the best ones you can get from the beginner rolls. If you prefer not to reroll that early, keep any five-star Trekker.

When you return to the lobby, the game will try to force you into a mission. Follow the game's instructions slowly, and you'll be able to return to the lobby once again after you click the Auto Deploy button. You don't need to go into the mission.

Now, follow the steps below to roll for Chitose:

Chitose art in the banner of Stella Sora.
Chitose's main banner in Stella Sora. Screenshot by Destructoid.

  1. Tap the Mail icon on the top right of the main menu.
  2. Claim the Pre-Registration and Official Release Rewards from the mail for 20 Cerulean Tickets.
  3. Go back to the lobby
  4. Select "Recruit" on the bottom right
  5. The Chitose banner will be selected by default (Blades Beneath the Moon)
  6. Select Recruit x10 on the bottom right, then again to roll another 10 times.

If you get Chitose from the banner, you can skip the next section and bind your account to your e-mail. Otherwise, follow the steps below to reset and perform a reroll in Stella Sora.

Making a new guest account in Stella Sora
Make a new guest account. Screenshot by Destructoid.

  1. Return to the lobby
  2. Tap the three horizontal lines on the top right to open the Menu
  3. Select "Settings"
  4. Next to User Center, select "Go" to open a new window
  5. Select "Delete account"
  6. Tap the checkbox and select "Next"
  7. Type in DELETE in all caps. You'll return to the title screen
  8. When logging in as a guest again, select "Log in to another account" and select the Guest option in the rocket icon, like in the beginning.
  9. Repeat the story and recruitments in this fresh account to get 20 Cerulean tickets and repeat the Chitose banner pulls.
  10. Keep creating new Guest Accounts to reroll until you pull Chitose.

How to bind your account after a good reroll

Now that you've got Chitose, bind your account to your e-mail so you keep her for good.

  1. From the main screen while logged in, tap the three horizontal lines
  2. Select Settings
  3. In User Center, select "Go"
  4. Select "Bind email"
  5. Enter your email address and tap "Send"
  6. Check your inbox for a code and enter it in the game.
  7. Select "Confirm" and that account will now be bound to your email.

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Destructoid Monday, October 20, 2025 2:18 PM
    

shining light on a monster in Dementium

If you're not a pedantic horror game fan, it's likely you haven't heard of Dementium: The Ward. It's understandable you never dared to venture into such an inhospitable world on the not very immersion-prone DS, the only console you could play it on, until now.

Nearly twenty years after it debuted on the Nintendo DS, Dementium: The Ward will be reanimated and remastered in 4K glory for Steam, and it's totally worth checking out.

Dementium: The Ward has a heartbreaking origin story

When the original Silent Hill came out back in '99, it naturally inspired countless teens and children who probably shouldn't have been playing it to try and make their way through that world. A few years later, the developers at Renegade Kid had a blueprint for a game they dreamed could be a Silent Hill title, and even got to talk to Konami to pitch it. Sadly, Konami met them with disheartening dismissiveness.

In an interview with Nintendo Life, Jools Watsham remembered Konami saying something in the vein of "We wouldn't give the Silent Hill IP to a team like yours." How's that for a horror scene about meeting your heroes? Undeterred, they set out to make Dementium something else, and the result is a scary and atmospheric mix of Silent Hill and the action of Doom that had no business being as immersive as it turned out to be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioT1UMP8G6I

The original version of Dementium: The Ward did quite well with critics and players alike. This got the people at Renegade Kid another meeting with Konami, which this time dismissed them not for their merits, but only because they didn't want to venture into the world of the 3DS. A victory is a victory, right?

The remastered version of Dementium: The Ward will hit Steam on Oct 27, featuring 4K resolution and various retro visual options, such as the beautiful scanlines many miss so dearly from the LCD age that do such a great job of intensifying immersion in such titles.


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