Nov 13, 04:00

GamersHeroes Wednesday, November 12, 2025 9:19 PM
    

As a newcomer to the Anno franchise, Anno 117: Pax Romana has completely blown me away.

The post Anno 117: Pax Romana Review appeared first on GamersHeroes.

Kotaku Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:29 AM
    

A hunter fights a machine surrounded by fire.

Horizon Steel Frontiers will be the first game in the series not playable on PlayStation

The post Sony Reveals Secret <i>Horizon</i> MMO That Looks Like <i>Monster Hunter</i> But Isn't Coming To PS5 appeared first on Kotaku.

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Destructoid Thursday, November 13, 2025 1:50 AM
    

Fans celebrating a goal in Inazuma Eleven Victory Road

If you're someone looking to spend countless hours in Inazuma Eleven Victory Road, the Chronicle Mode will be your favourite choice out of all available content in the game.

The Chronicle Mode is an exclusive piece of content that works separately from all other game modes. It allows you to recruit characters, play opponents, and progress gradually towards the primary goal. This guide will serve as a perfect explainer if you're looking to jump into it first thing after getting your hands on Inazuma Eleven Victory Road.

Inazuma Eleven Victory Road Chronicle Mode explained

The Chronicle Mode is available from the main menu, and it's the second option from the left (right beside the main story). You don't have to either start or finish the main campaign to take part in Chronicle Mode. This mode has its own tutorial that you can choose to complete (or skip).

Chronicle Mode in Inazuma Eleven Victory Road
Screenshot by Destructoid

The main objective of the Chronicle Mode is to recruit from among 4,500 characters to make the best team possible. You're doing so to stop the Mind Eater, whose aim is to destroy humanity as we know it. You will do so by using the caravan to time-travel across the series' universe and defeat other teams.

The Chronicle Mode features all official matches that we have seen in the eight seasons of the anime, with over 150 teams to defeat. You can rewrite history, as shown in the anime, by defeating the opponents with your own team. You can also train your team and manage the players using Chronicle Dock, which allows you to create new storylines.

One of the best features of the Chronicle Mode is the ability to secure new players. As I said, there are 4,500 characters from the anime. You can recruit them using Bond Stars, which, unfortunately, have to be earned outside the Chronicle Mode.

Signing a new player in Inazuma Eleven Victory Road
Screenshot by Destructoid

You can then use them to summon nodes across constellations and gain new characters. Build your team as you feel like, and level up the players to strengthen your team. Unlike the main campaign, you have utmost freedom when it comes to squad customisation.

The Chronicle Mode has quickly become my favorite, and it's an excellent choice for anyone who is looking to grind the content without having to deal with the headaches of online matches. While the ultimate challenge stays the same, there's no one way to achieve it.

The post How does the Chronicle Mode work in Inazuma Eleven Victory Road appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Wednesday, November 12, 2025 9:45 PM
    

Black Ops 7 key art work

If you can't wait to play Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 at its official release time on Nov. 14, then just take a trip to New Zealand.

Airfare is pretty hefty as always, but if you've got a PC or console, you can tweak some settings to play the game as early as 5am CT on Nov. 13 (or midnight time in New Zealand, when the game first becomes available).

Here's how to do the famed New Zealand trick to play Black Ops 7 early.

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Black Ops 7 New Zealand trick

BO7 multiplayer operators
Image via Activision

If you use the New Zealand trick, you can play BO7 as early as when this countdown ends at midnight NZ time on Nov. 14, regardless of where you are in the world:


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Things may change, but these methods have worked in previous years. Stay tuned on Nov. 13 to see if these methods still work or if Activision has cracked down on New Zealand travelers.

PC

  1. Log into your Activision account on the official Activision website.

  2. Click on the the "PROFILE" button top right.

  3. Click "BASIC INFO."

  4. Click "EDIT" next to your Address.

  5. Add a New Zealand address to your account.

  6. Click "SAVE."

  7. On PC, open up your System Settings.

  8. Click "Time & Language."

  9. Select "Language & Region."

  10. Click the Region drop-down menu and select New Zealand.

  11. Restart your PC to save the changes.

  12. Play the game in the Xbox PC app by purchasing it or using an active Game Pass subscription.

This method on PC is only available via the Xbox app on PC.

PS5

The PS5 method is spotty and did not work for BO6, but you can try to change your Activision's profile's address to a New Zealand one and also make a New Zealand PSN profile.

  1. Log into your Activision account on the official Activision website.

  2. Click on the the "PROFILE" button top right.

  3. Click "BASIC INFO."

  4. Click "EDIT" next to your Address.

  5. Add a New Zealand address to your account.

  6. Click "SAVE."

  7. Use a PSN account based in New Zealand to play CoD and hope for the best.

    • If it doesn't work, you likely have to purchase Black Ops 7 again for the NZ account.

Xbox

  1. Log into your Activision account on the official Activision website.

  2. Click on the the "PROFILE" button top right.

  3. Click "BASIC INFO."

  4. Click "EDIT" next to your Address.

  5. Add a New Zealand address to your account.

  6. Click "SAVE."

  7. On Xbox, open your Settings.

  8. Select "System."

  9. Select "Language & Location."

  10. Select "Location" and then New Zealand.

  11. Restart your console to save the changes.

If none of these methods work for you, or you don't feel like doing them, don't fret. You're still just mere hours away from playing BO7 in your region. The game is available worldwide on Nov. 14.

The post How to play Black Ops 7 early – 'New Zealand trick' explained appeared first on Destructoid.

MonsterVine Thursday, November 13, 2025 2:24 AM
     Bandai Namco has announced the first DLC for Super Robot Wars Y, titled Contract from the Darkness, launching on November 21. The update adds new playable units and characters from Galaxy Cyclone Braiger, The Big O, and Fuuto PI: The Portrait of Kamen Rider Skull, alongside new area missions. Players who purchased the Collector's Edition, […]
MonsterVine Thursday, November 13, 2025 1:09 AM
     Idea Factory International has announced that Birushana: Winds of Fate, the fan disc follow-up to Birushana: Rising Flower of Genpei, will launch physically and digitally on Nintendo Switch in 2026. The new entry features nine routes, five romantic Epilogues with returning love interests, and four Main Routes introducing new suitors. A new Announcement Trailer showcases […]
MonsterVine Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:51 AM
     NCSOFT has officially announced Horizon Steel Frontiers, a new global MMORPG developed in collaboration with Guerrilla, the Sony Interactive Entertainment studio behind Horizon Zero Dawn and Horizon Forbidden West. The announcement kicked off G-Star 2025 with a surprise world premiere trailer showcasing the game's vast landscapes, colossal machine battles, and the return of Horizon's signature […]
MonsterVine Wednesday, November 12, 2025 10:45 PM
     Dispatch is a great adventure game that effectively uses and plays with superhero tropes to craft a memorable narrative, led by excellent performances. A couple of the choice-based outcomes are a bit confusing, but that isn't enough to derail this strong title from hitting most of its targets. Dispatch Developer: AdHoc Studio Price: $30 Platforms: […]
MonsterVine Wednesday, November 12, 2025 10:37 PM
     Studio Wife, Cornmandog, and Yotsuba Interactive have announced that their upcoming emo visual novel–rhythm game hybrid, I Write Games Not Tragedies, launches on November 14, 2025. The game will be available on Steam, and players can wishlist it now ahead of release. Described as honest, sad, humorous, and unapologetically cringe, I Write Games Not Tragedies […]