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Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 11:50 AM Crucial P510 SSD With Heatsink Deal Makes Storage Cost Pennies, PC and PS5 Upgrades Feel Basically Free       Save 29% ahead of Black Friday on the Crucial P510 2TB Gen5 NVMe SSD with an included heatsink. The post Crucial P510 SSD With Heatsink Deal Makes Storage Cost Pennies, PC and PS5 Upgrades Feel Basically Free appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 11:45 AM Kirby Air Riders Players Wasted No Time Creating Unhinged Vehicles       The Switch 2 racer's vehicle decoration tools open a world of possibilities The post <em>Kirby Air Riders</em> Players Wasted No Time Creating Unhinged Vehicles appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 11:20 AM Amazon Drops This 2-Pack 65W Charger Block to Nearly Free and It Charges 3 Devices at Once       hree-port 65W GaN charging with intelligent power distribution in compact blocks. The post Amazon Drops This 2-Pack 65W Charger Block to Nearly Free and It Charges 3 Devices at Once appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 11:05 AM Amazon Goes Hard on Apple, 2025 iPads Now Going for Less Than No-Name Budget Alternatives       Liquid Retina display and all-day battery starting under $280. The post Amazon Goes Hard on Apple, 2025 iPads Now Going for Less Than No-Name Budget Alternatives appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 10:50 AM Battlefield 6 Is Already Toppling Some Call Of Duty Records       The shooter was the best-selling October game in the U.S. by a country mile The post <i>Battlefield 6</i> Is Already Toppling Some <i>Call Of Duty</i> Records appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 10:50 AM This Samsung 14-Inch Laptop (ChromeOS, 64GB) Goes for Just $129, Amazon Already Sold Over 1K Units       This is the most affordable laptop on Amazon right now. The post This Samsung 14-Inch Laptop (ChromeOS, 64GB) Goes for Just $129, Amazon Already Sold Over 1K Units appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 10:35 AM This Ultra-Slim 15″ 1080p Portable Monitor Goes for Pennies as Amazon Goes All In on Black Friday       This Full HD 15.6-inch monitor is perfect for both working and gaming. The post This Ultra-Slim 15″ 1080p Portable Monitor Goes for Pennies as Amazon Goes All In on Black Friday appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 10:20 AM JBL Flip 5 Bluetooth Speaker Hits Its Deepest Price Cut Ever the Moment Amazon Black Friday Begins       Bring the party home for under $100. The post JBL Flip 5 Bluetooth Speaker Hits Its Deepest Price Cut Ever the Moment Amazon Black Friday Begins appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 10:09 AM AMD Is Powering Every Next-Gen Console And Its GPUs Are About To Get Even More Expensive       Memory prices and shortages are causing havoc The post AMD Is Powering Every Next-Gen Console And Its GPUs Are About To Get Even More Expensive appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 10:05 AM Damn, Pokémon Fans Really Don't Like This Digimon-Ass Mega Evolution       Mega Zeraora's reveal has a fair bit of baggage to carry The post Damn, <em>Pokémon</em> Fans Really Don't Like This <em>Digimon</em>-Ass Mega Evolution appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 10:05 AM NordVPN Is Almost Free on Black Friday, Now Selling at 77% Off for US Customers Only       Two and a half years of encrypted browsing for coffee money. The post NordVPN Is Almost Free on Black Friday, Now Selling at 77% Off for US Customers Only appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 9:50 AM Amazon Turns Beats Solo 4 Into Apple's Cheapest Headphone for Black Friday       It's not everyday you get to grab a solid pair of headphones for $130. The post Amazon Turns Beats Solo 4 Into Apple's Cheapest Headphone for Black Friday appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 9:48 AM Naked Homer Breaks Fortnite's No-Nipple Rule       The Simpsons icon will not have his glands censored The post Naked Homer Breaks <i>Fortnite</i>'s No-Nipple Rule appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 9:35 AM Barely a Month Old, MacBook Pro With M5 Chip Already Sees Heavy Price Cuts on Amazon       Never thought we'd see M5 MacBook Pros discounted just weeks after launch. The post Barely a Month Old, MacBook Pro With M5 Chip Already Sees Heavy Price Cuts on Amazon appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 9:20 AM LEGO Tuxedo Cat Is Now Almost Free Compared to Its Previous Prices for Black Friday, Final Boxes Are Selling Out Fast       Save 20% on the 1,710-piece LEGO tuxedo cat over at Amazon ahead of Black Friday. The post LEGO Tuxedo Cat Is Now Almost Free Compared to Its Previous Prices for Black Friday, Final Boxes Are Selling Out Fast appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 9:05 AM This Marshall Acton III Bluetooth Speaker Drops 40% Off, Amazon Clears Them Out on Black Friday's Opening Day       Marshall's iconic Bluetooth speaker is at a new record low price. The post This Marshall Acton III Bluetooth Speaker Drops 40% Off, Amazon Clears Them Out on Black Friday's Opening Day appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 8:50 AM Google Is Practically Giving Away the Pixel Watch 4, Zero-Margin Black Friday Play on a 2025 Smartwatch       Save 22% on the 41mm model of the Google Pixel Watch 4 a full week before Black Friday. The post Google Is Practically Giving Away the Pixel Watch 4, Zero-Margin Black Friday Play on a 2025 Smartwatch appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 8:35 AM Seagate's External Hard Drive Drops to a New Record Low, Amazon Clears Out the 4TB Option       If you're looking at 4TB storage solution, this is the best option. The post Seagate's External Hard Drive Drops to a New Record Low, Amazon Clears Out the 4TB Option appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 8:20 AM Sonos Ace ANC Headphones Are 2x Cheaper Than AirPods Max, Amazon Clears Out Stock and Wants Them All Gone       AirPods Max best alternative at a new record low price. The post Sonos Ace ANC Headphones Are 2x Cheaper Than AirPods Max, Amazon Clears Out Stock and Wants Them All Gone appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, November 20, 2025 8:05 AM Asus Is Going Nuts, Selling ROG Strix 27″ 240Hz OLED Gaming Monitor at a New Record Low       240Hz OLED with 0.03ms response and custom cooling in 1440p glory. The post Asus Is Going Nuts, Selling ROG Strix 27″ 240Hz OLED Gaming Monitor at a New Record Low appeared first on Kotaku.

PCGamesN Thursday, November 20, 2025 11:28 AM The champion of FPS remasters, Nightdive just revived a 28-year-old Wild West rival to Doom and Quake       Nightdive's remaster of Outlaws, the 1997 Wild West shooter, brings 4K 120fps gameplay, achievements, and more to this Wild West classic.

PCGamesN Thursday, November 20, 2025 10:11 AM New Sins of a Solar Empire 2 update transforms diplomacy, the economy, and enemy AI       The next Sins of a Solar Empire update is all about Diplomatic Repercussions, so expect big enemy AI improvements and key player requests.

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PCGamesN Thursday, November 20, 2025 9:01 AM How to find water in Prologue Go Wayback       You won't get far into your journey without a source of hydration, so here's how to find new sources of water in Prologue Go Wayback.

PCGamesN Thursday, November 20, 2025 9:00 AM How to light a fire in Prologue Go Wayback       Extreme cold can cut a run short faster than nearly anything else, so here's how to keep warm and light a fire in Prologue Go Wayback.

PCGamesN Thursday, November 20, 2025 9:00 AM As beautiful as it is punishing, PUBG creator's survival game Prologue finally arrives in early access       With huge, procedurally generated maps, dynamic weather, and now several ways to play, Prologue's early access launch is a big step forward.

PCGamesN Thursday, November 20, 2025 8:16 AM How long is Resident Evil Requiem?       Though Capcom's latest horror series installment has yet to reach our screens, we could already know how long Resident Evil Requiem will be.

PCGamesN Thursday, November 20, 2025 8:03 AM New Arc Raiders update nerfs pistol "mag-dumping" and punishes two of the strongest counters to bigger bots       Arc Raiders update 1.3.0 includes a Venator nerf, Deadline price increase, and more consistent explosive damage, along with more ducks.

PCGamesN Thursday, November 20, 2025 6:54 AM After just a week, Black Ops 7 has given up campaign-gating its new extraction mode Endgame       Treyarch says "an awesome response to Endgame" has driven it to unlock it for all Black Ops 7 players, and rewards are on the way for some.

PCGamesN Thursday, November 20, 2025 6:51 AM SteelSeries just knocked $90 off my favorite high-end gaming headset with its early Black Friday deals       With a huge drop from $379.99 to $289.99 there's never been a better time to buy the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless than right now.

PCGamesN Thursday, November 20, 2025 6:46 AM Total War Warhammer 3 is finally giving its most underloved Chaos God the attention it deserves, and I can't wait       Joining the ranks with new Total War Warhammer 3 DLC, Tides of Torment, Slaanesh legendary lord Dechala transforms her enemies into thralls.

PCGamesN Thursday, November 20, 2025 6:36 AM Resident Evil Requiem leak offers glimmer of hope for Alyssa fans everywhere, and God I hope it's true       While Alyssa Ashcroft may be dead in the current Resident Evil Requiem timeline, Capcom could be working on a DLC focusing on her.

PCGamesN Thursday, November 20, 2025 5:05 AM The Witcher Remake release date estimate and latest news       While The Witcher Remake release date is potentially ages away, we can discuss the plot and how it links to other games in the RPG series.

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 20, 2025 10:52 AM Arc Raiders' latest update nerfs an overperforming pistol, rebalances boom damage and also has ducks       Show me your quacking war face. Well, show the swarm of rubber ducks Arc Raiders devs Embark have seemingly unleashed upon your character's living quarters your quacking war face. Otherwise you'd better be careful where you put your feet, lest you upset them and loose avian anarchy on the world. Also, a gun which might have been your favourite for decimating squads of poor shootery fools with other loadouts has been nerfed. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 20, 2025 8:47 AM PlayerUnknown's Prologue: Go Wayback! still has a terrible name and is out now in Early Access       Open world Czech Bohemia-inspired orienteering game Prologue: Go Wayback! from PlayerUnknown Productions and PUBG creator Brendan Greene is out now in Steam Early Access - and that's very inconvenient, because we still don't have consensus on a nickname. Back in 2017, RPS jocularly renamed PUBG "Plunkbat" - a show of feistiness that surely resulted in no angry emails (genuinely, I don't know if it did), and which I recently consecrated by writing it on the wall of a random shed in Scotland. We are still massaging our temples about the new game, however. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 20, 2025 7:24 AM Krafton CEO admits he did consult ChatGPT about the Subnautica 2 situation, and says he deleted the logs over confidentiality concerns       The messy Subnautica 2 legal dispute between publishers Krafton and three former lead developers on the game rumbles on. The lawyerly wranglings about Krafton's decision to delay Sub 2's early access, leaving a $250 million bonus to developers Unknown Worlds up in the air, then fire Charlie Cleveland, Max McGuire, and Ted Gill, are still wrangling. A pre-trial briefing released earlier this week saw the three leads claim Krafton CEO Kim Chang-han consulted ChatGPT about ways the company could get around paying the much-discussed $250 million bonus, which the leads claim they would have shared with the rest of Unknown Worlds. Krafton subsequently said in a statement to Kotaku that this allegation from the ex-leads was "simply a distraction from their own efforts to destroy evidence". Now, testimony from Chang-han has emerged, in which the exec concedes he did consult ChatGPT about aspects of the Subnautica 2 situation. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 20, 2025 5:16 AM Fallout: New Vegas' latest modathon has flying robots, evolving gear, and cheeky waving in its pockets       Ok, yep, it's one of RPS' biggest New Vegas/Fallout heads, here to tell you about some New Vegas mods that've recently dropped. Why? You might ask that. You're quite right to. It's because there's a general Fallout modathon going on over on Nexus Mods right now, and I've spotted a few works released as part of it so far which I reckon are worth informing you of. Especially since next month's gearing up to be pretty damn New Vegasy, thanks to a certain TV series. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, November 20, 2025 5:00 AM D&D tabletop-style RPG Battlemarked is out on PC today with a singleplayer mode for Baldur's Gate 3 nutters       Ho there, embarrassing Baldur's Gate 3 fans! Not had enough D&D in your life lately? Pining for the Owlbears, is it? Feeling a bit shrivelled for lack of magic missiles? Baby want some Helldusk Armor? Perhaps you will be consoled by Demeo x Dungeons & Dragons: Battlemarked. It's a Forgotten Realms-themed adaptation of Resolution's Demeo, a co-op tactical RPG co-created by former Left 4 Dead developer Mike Booth, which is itself a homage to tabletop. Read more

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Siliconera Thursday, November 20, 2025 12:00 PM Koei Tecmo Released Official Atelier Ryza ASMR       Koei Tecmo has released an official ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) audio album themed after Atelier Ryza 3 on DLsite. The ASMR, which has the title The Healing Rest and Tomorrow's Promise, is available at a 20% discounted price of ¥1,320 (~$8.35) until December 17, 2025. It will afterward have a regular price tag of ¥1,650 (~$10.45). This ASMR album consists of seven tracks, totaling approximately 80 minutes, with an overall file size of 1.24 GB. Reisalin "Ryza" Stout's Japanese voice actress Yuri Noguchi reprised her role here. The album will put the listener in Klaudia Valentz's viewpoint. The story in this ASMR will take place around the timeline of Atelier Ryza 3. While returning to Kurken Island, Ryza gets to meet Klaudia again, and the two will then spend their time around a secret house. The five main episodes will depict Ryza and Klaudia gathering materials during the day and entering the bath in the evening, with bedside talks about future journey promises as the conclusion. The first EX track will have the listener rest on Ryza's lap to get an ear cleaning session, and the second one will feature a reminiscence of Ryza giving Klaudia a ride on her shoulder while exploring a forest. Atelier Ryza ASMR: The Healing Rest and Tomorrow's Promise is now available on PC. This ASMR is different from the one included in the limited physical Premium Box for Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy DX Pack, which is readily available for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The post Koei Tecmo Released Official Atelier Ryza ASMR appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Thursday, November 20, 2025 10:30 AM FFVII Remake Switch 2 Needs More Free GB Than Initially Noted       Square Enix took to the Japanese social media account for the Final Fantasy VII games to note that the FFVII Remake Intergrade Switch 2 eShop listings featured incorrect required memory, with the number of free GB space needed being more than expected across the board. It noted that, in many cases, the amount suggested on the product page it is at least 5GB less than it should be. This issue applies worldwide, as pages on both the US and Australian storefronts show the incorrect figures.  In the case of the standard copy of FFVII Remake Intergrade for the Switch 2, which the Australian product page is an example of, Nintendo's listing mentioning memory needs said, "Regardless of the memory requirement listed below, a download of up to 90GB will be required." Square Enix's update noted the actual amount will be 95GB. The limited edition pages' message stated, "Regardless of the memory requirement listed below, a download of up to 93.8GB will be required." Instead, Square Enix amended that to note 99GB is the correct amount.  No matter which version of FFVII Remake Intergrade someone gets for the Switch 2, it is going to end up taking the same amount of GB on someone's memory card or the built-in space. This is because the physical copy is a Game-Key Card that doesn't include the game on the cart. Someone still needs to completely download the JRPG to their system even with that.  Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade will appear on the Switch 2 and Xbox Series X on January 22, 2026, and it is already available on the PS4, PS5, and PC worldwide. The post FFVII Remake Switch 2 Needs More Free GB Than Initially Noted appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Thursday, November 20, 2025 9:30 AM Twitch Aware of Holoday Hololive Yagoo Emote Unlock Issue       November 20, 2025 is the Twitch Holoday event, which involves Hololive and Holostars Vtubers streaming, and it turns out not everyone is able to unlock the Motoaki "Yagoo" Tanigo Twitch emotes as planned. Cover confirmed the issue on social media and noted that both it and Twitch are aware and working on it.  How the event is supposed to work is anyone who watches Hololive or Holostars Vtuber streams on Twitch for certain periods of time are supposed to unlock up to three free emotes of Yagoo's face. (These are called Yagoo, Sadgoo, and Kingoo.) This can only be done on November 20, 2025, and someone needs to watch three hours total to get all three. While some people are acquiring them with no issues, others have been reporting problems since the event started.  Many Hololive EN and ID Vtubers are taking part in the event, as are Holostars members like Octavio and Crimzon Ruze. One of the first streaming sessions is a massive Among Us session with folks like Kiara Takanashi, Moona Hoshinova, Vestia Zeta, Fuwamoco and Mococo Abyssgard, Nerissa Ravencroft, Elizabeth Rose Bloodflame, Raora Panthera, Koseki Bijou, and Kureiji Ollie. That began at 5am PT/8am ET on November 20, 2025.  Hololive and Holostars Holoday is live on Twitch all day on November 20, 2025, and the some people may experience issues getting the free Yagoo emotes while Cover and Twitch troubleshoot an issue. The post Twitch Aware of Holoday Hololive Yagoo Emote Unlock Issue appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Thursday, November 20, 2025 9:00 AM Review: Dispatch Makes Superheroes Exciting Again       Superhero media hasn't enjoyed the roaring success among mainstream audiences since the early 2010s, with burnout and fatigue thanks to a certain comic cinematic universe pulling it down. Dispatch and its shining roster of heroes might be the sort of second wind the genre needs. Boasting a star-studded cast and choice-oriented gameplay to make an adventure your own, it's a heartfelt story about heroism, redemption, and dicks. In Dispatch, we play as Robert Robertson III. He was the third Mecha Man until a fight against Shroud, his arch-nemesis who murdered his father/the second Mecha Man, went south. The Mecha Man suit was destroyed, effectively forcing him to retire. However, fellow superhero Blonde Blazer approached him with an exciting opportunity. The Superhero Dispatch Network (SDN) can help him repair the suit if he's willing to work as a dispatcher for the company. Screenshot by Siliconera As a dispatcher, Robert's job consists of taking calls from SDN subscribers, listening to their problems, and sending the right hero to save the day. Unfortunately, he's in charge of the Z-Team, which is made up of reformed villains at the bottom of the SDN scoreboard. As if the Mecha Man thing wasn't bad enough already, he also has to deal with workplace drama. Dispatch's gameplay is similar to other adventure games that allow player choices to dictate the story's direction. Some major choices, like who you hire or fire, result in different scenes and gameplay. Given how short each episode is, as well as the inclusion of save slots and scene selection, it's worth seeing the future you didn't pick, especially if you're a fan of the characters or world. The plot will still play out the same, though. So if you're expecting a game where you can fully mold this interactive superhero movie, that's not this. The cast delivered a stellar performance in this. Laura Bailey and Matt Mercer never miss and, while Robert's register can become too gravelly and monotone, I feel like that's more a voice direction issue than one with Aaron Paul. I also didn't know that Jacksepticye and MoistCr1TiKaL had previous voice acting experience until I looked it up, but it explains a lot. They sounded so comfortable in their roles that it took me a few chapters to realize they were in this. Lies! I fell for people the game didn't let me romance! Screenshot by Siliconera. Playing this game on its original weekly schedule felt like a different experience than playing it all at once. Each chapter feels quite short at only about an hour. When I was still waiting for updates, I had little patience for the love triangle subplot between Robert, Blonde Blazer, and Invisigal. They both came on so strong, and Robert can take his relationships with them to the next level way too quickly. The game commits so little development to the relationship or chemistry that I found it incredibly difficult to care. That kind of sucked for me, since the romance bogarts the first half of the story. I'd rather the time be used to get to know the rest of Z-Team. The pacing also felt off. By the time Shroud finally reappears, it's almost at the end. My immediate reaction was disbelief, because I became fully convinced that Shroud was a sequel hook and wouldn't show up again in the first season. However, the pacing issue includes the wait between chapters. When marathoning the game, the romance doesn't feel as jarring. I still enjoyed this episodic release, since it reminded me of waiting for new superhero comics. So I hope if Dispatch continues, the writing is tighter or more balanced in each episode. Screenshot by Siliconera Dispatch is a fun and exciting adventure set in a world full of characters and factions I'd love to see more of. It's hard not to get attached to this ragtag team of misfits and their exhausted work dad. I didn't even realize how much I'd grown to like them until the more hard-hitting scenes. Here's hoping that we'll get a second season and that Phenomaman and Royd—the best boys, second only to Beef the fat dog—get more screentime then. Dispatch is available on the PS5 and Windows PC. The post Review: Dispatch Makes Superheroes Exciting Again appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Thursday, November 20, 2025 10:14 AM Where to find each fragment of Cruella's journal in Disney Dreamlight Valley       Cruella's got quite a lot of work for you to get done before she's willing to help you get the Crystal Key she promised in Disney Dreamlight Valley. One of the trickier tasks she asks you to embark on is finding her journal fragments. This task is a key part of The De Vil Crash mission, and it's easily one of her trickiest asks overall. You're sent on a big scavenger hunt across Glamour Gulch in this one, making it easy to get lost or stuck. If you're having trouble locating what you need, here's where to find each fragment of Cruella's journal in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Table of contents Find each fragment of Cruella's journal in Disney Dreamlight Valley Near the Quarry entrance on the beach in Disney Dreamlight Valley At the bottom of the Quarry in Disney Dreamlight Valley Near a waterfall on the eastern edge of Glamour Gulch at the foot of the fortress in Disney Dreamlight Valley Find each fragment of Cruella's journal in Disney Dreamlight Valley Screenshot by Destructoid There are three fragments of Cruella's journal situated around the Glamour Gulch biome for The De Vil Crash quest. Two of them can be found in Paisley Park, while the third is located in Runway River. Here's where to go searching for each one. The first journal fragment is in the beachy area close to the wooden ramp that leads down into the Quarry in Paisley Park. The second journal fragment is on the ground in the Quarry, close to the eastern wall in Paisley Park. The third journal fragment is by the waterfall near the far north end of Runway River. Near the Quarry entrance on the beach in Disney Dreamlight Valley Screenshot by Destructoid To find the first journal fragment, you need to head over to the area near the Quarry entrance on the beach. Start by traveling to the very far northern end of the Glamour Gulch biome, which lands you in the Paisley Park region. Once you're there, head slightly west around the left side of the Quarry. When you spot the wooden ramp that leads down into it, look left toward the water. Here, you'll find the first journal fragment. At the bottom of the Quarry in Disney Dreamlight Valley The second journal fragment is at the bottom of the Quarry and is fairly close to the first one, so you should already be in the right area. From where you found the last one, turn right and head down the wooden ramp to access the Quarry area. Walk on over to the eastern wall, which is directly opposite the ramp and slightly past Cruella's crashed car. Look down near the wall to find the second journal fragment you need for Cruella. Near a waterfall on the eastern edge of Glamour Gulch at the foot of the fortress in Disney Dreamlight Valley The third journal fragment is the trickiest to find, as it's quite far away from the others and can be found near a waterfall on the eastern edge of Glamour Gulch at the foot of the fortress. The easiest way to find this spot is by heading to the bridge that connects the Wishblossom Ranch region to Runway River. From the bridge, head directly north, stopping just before you cross under the massive metal bridge. Look toward the small river and walk over to the section that has a waterfall near it. Right by the river, you'll find the third fragment. Screenshot by Destructoid You're now one step closer to unlocking Cruella, but there's still one last mission left to tackle before you can recruit her, which is The Skunk Rebellion. And after you get her, there's still a lot to get done around the ranch, including missions like Crystal Caverns: Glamour Gulch, Bounce Up, Never Down, Handle With Care, and The Balloon Family. The post Where to find each fragment of Cruella's journal in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, November 20, 2025 8:41 AM Racket Rivals Tier List – Spirit, Awakening & Racket [UPD6]       Updated on November 22: Overhauled all the tier lists and added all the new Awakenings, Spirits and Rackets from the latest Update 6 released on November 15, 2025. I'll show you the best Rackets, Spirits and Awakenings in Racket Rivals for 1v1s, 2v2s and 3v3s. Note that I gave a slight edge to how good they are for 2v2s and 3v3s but when a Spirit or Awakening is really strong for 1v1s I'll mention it. Let's rank them all in this Racket Rivals Spirit, Awakening and Racket tier list and guide. Table of contents Racket Rivals Awakening Tier List S-Tier Awakenings A-Tier Awakenings B-Tier Awakenings C-Tier Awakenings Racket Rivals Spirits Tier List S-Tier Spirits A-Tier Spirits B-Tier Spirits C-Tier Spirits Racket Rivals Racket Tier List Racket Highlights in Racket Rivals Racket Rivals Awakening Tier List Image by Destructoid First I'll talk about the Awakenings in Racket Rivals. I'll be using the classic tiers but the left-to-right positions don't matter. In this game, lower rarity doesn't mean weaker since a lot of the powerful options are actually based on how good you play. This means you should find the Spirit and Awakening that suits you best. That said, some can be more flexibile than others or powerful in more situations. Below I'll go into all Spirits and Awakenings individually but for now here's what each tier means: S-Tier: The most powerful and overall most useful Spirits and Awakenings in Racket Rivals. A-Tier: Excellent secondary options that can be just as powerful as S but require more set-up. B-Tier: Are still decent alternative options, they're just more situational and based on either play style or if you find them more fun than higher-power abilities. C-Tier: Is for absolute mid options that aren't "never-use" but are drastically underpowered compared to the ones above D-Tier: Are trash options you should never use but currently there aren't any like this. S-Tier Awakenings S-Tier Rankings Ability/Effect Why S-Tier Gooey Apply goo on the ball that slows and mini-stuns an opponent you hit with it. • Amazing for 1v1s but also good for 2v2 and 3v3 since it's basically a mini-stun • Dominates 1v1s and I would use it in 2v2s as well but maybe not 3v3s Curve Shot 4-Star Awakening Your shots curve the ball to its maximum making it difficult to predict for blockers. • Curve Shot is OP for 1v1s for free points • It's less good for 3v3s since there are so many blockers but it can still mess up their block • It's the best Awakening for 1v1s and 2v2s • You should look for openings on the enemy court and then curve to that position Energy Drain Does the combined effect of a Captain Salute team speed buff and the Ground Slam enemy speed debuff. That said the Captain Salute effect is only for you and there's no knockback like with Ground Slam. • Not the best for 1v1s but quite strong for 2v2 and useful for 3v3s • You just have to know when to use it since you should capitalize on the aggressive speed boost part • The enemy team debuff part can be somewhat dealt with by dashes but this is still a lot of value for a single Awakening since it can be used offensively and defensively A-Tier Awakenings A-Tier Rankings Ability/Effect Why A-Tier Tide Wall Sends a wave that speeds up your shuttle and slows down enemy shuttles when they hit it back. • Not hugely powerful but the cool thing about Tide Wall is that it's useful for every game mode • Most dominate a single game mode like 1v1 or 3v3 but Tide Wall's ball speed up and slow are good everywhere Wall Portals While active the walls can be used as portals to send the ball to the enemy team's court. • It isn't bad as people say, you just have to learn to play around the portals • Send the ball through the portals low so that it's difficult to return it when it teleports • Wait for the ball to almost hit the ground then hit it towards a wall to teleport it • There's so many playmaking options and it's the best in 1v1 and 2v2 but can still be good in 3v3 Captain Salute Place down a flag on your side of the court that buffs the movement speed of your entire team. • One of the most useful Awakening in Racket Rivals for your 3v3s and 2v2s to a degree but not good in 1v1s • It just makes your entire team better allowing you to reach spots on the court to block better or counterattack • The more people on your team the better it is for both offense and defense • Always good, you can spam it B-Tier Awakenings B-Tier Rankings Ability/Effect Why B-Tier Fake Send out two shuttles when you hit it with one being fake to confuse your opponent. • It's basically a 1v1 Awakening but it's a 50-50 chance for you to score a point • It gets less good the more enemies there are in 2v2 and 3v3 since they'll just go after all the shuttles • IMO a worse Curve Shot Ground Slam Opposite of Captain Salute where you summon rocks on the enemy court that slow them down. • Ground Slam can be quite good for 3v3s to hinder the enemy team • That said the enemy team can still dash so use after they dash • In these scenarios the enemy will probably just Freeze but you are applying pressure nonetheless • It's really bad for 1v1s though • You should only use it after you see one or two enemies use dash so that they can't dash out of it right away C-Tier Awakenings C-Tier Rankings Ability/Effect Why C-Tier Hocus Pocus Makes your teammate invisible. • While this sounds good on paper and should be a high-tier ability for 2v2 and 3v3 it has one big problem • The enemy team can still see your teammates charging which negates the benefit • Plus it's mostly for 2v2 and 3v3 Aimbot The AI of the game determines where your ball will go. In theory it sends it to the best possible side of the enemy court where there are no defenders. • In practice, this ability is broken and it constantly sends the ball to the wrong place in the court that's not that hard to block • Freeze always counters it but even in general, you can reach the ball with a dash • Needs a buff and currently it's the worst Awakening in Racket Rivals Racket Rivals Spirits Tier List In terms of the best Spirit in Racket Rivals the same criteria apply as above with the Awakenings. Let's dive into each individual Spirit and see how they compare to one another. That said, at the end of the day, you should always pick the one that suits your playstyle the best. S-Tier Spirits S-Tier Rankings Ability/Effect Why S-Tier Gomu Freeze: Freeze the ball in place regardless of position until someone hits it or the freeze effect runs out. Level Upgrades Level 2: Freezes duration increase Level 3: Reduces the cooldown Level 4: Freeze duration increase Level 5: Reduces the cooldown • Easily the best Spirit in Racket Rivals because it can be used both offensively and defensively • You can save yourself or your team from shots that are impossible or really hard to block • You basically just stop the game and then can line up a perfect counterattack shot • Just make sure not to spam it and only use it when you can't block the ball • For offense it's best used to confuse your enemies with the ball's trajectory or timing Jin Astral Set: Pulls the ball towards you and sets it for you. Level Upgrades Level 2: The ball pull is faster Level 3: Sets the ball higher for you Level 4: Reduces the cooldown Level 5: The ball pull is even faster • Really powerful for switching up attack timings or defensively • Wherever the ball is it will be pulled to you • Can be used like the Freeze defensively but also has a lot more offensive potential • The only problem is randoms in public games that don't react well to your Astral Set and can actually miss and score a point for the enemy • So this is much better in an organized team A-Tier Spirits A-Tier Rankings Ability/Effect Why A-Tier Gazo Time Control: Slows down time for a short duration Level Upgrades Level 2: The slowing effect is even slower Level 3: The effect lasts longer Level 4: Another boost to the slowing effect Level 5: Even longer effect duration • A weaker version of Freeze but still useful since you can still position better for defense and offense during the slow • It would be better if it lasted longer but it's still incredibly good for both 1v1 and team matches Hinari Overheat: You set the ball on fire and while it is on fire the enemy team can't hit it unless they set it first to put out the fire. Level Upgrades Level 2: Longer effect Level 3: Lowers the cooldown Level 4: Longer effect Level 5: Lowers the cooldown • Hinari is OP in 1v1s but is also quite useful in 2v2s and 3v3s • His ability basically scores a free point if the enemy Set is on cooldown so always keep track of when the enemy uses Set then use Overheat • Obviously in 3v3s the enemy team will always have a spare set and can organize to block you but in public games this is harder since teams aren't coordinated • It's in A against skilled players but S against randoms who don't know what they're doing Senshu Defensive Bomb: Place down an AOE sphere zone that automatically sets/repels any balls that hit it Level Upgrades Level 2: Increases the size of the zone Level 3: The zone lasts longer Level 4: Shorter cooldown Level 5: Further increases the size of the zone • Senshu is A in competitive games but for overall play in public games it's slightly weaker than before since the nerf where you can't send your opponent's ball outside of the court without hitting it • They made it count as a touch for your team • Still, it's a really flexibile defensive ability for 1v1, 2v2 and 3v3 once you learn how to use it • Especially when you use it close to the net, have it block and then spike the ball to where there are no blockers B-Tier Spirits B-Tier Rankings Ability/Effect Why B-Tier Kurai Phase Warp: Pull yourself to the shuttle. Level Upgrades Level 2: Increased range Level 3: Longer hold Level 4: Increased range Level 5: Lower cooldown and longer hold • Overall Kurai is there to set or save stray balls that are impossible to reach since you teleport to them • This sounds good on paper but what sucks is that this ability has range so you have to be close to that ball which defeats the purpose of this ability • Gomu can do this same thing from any range and still have other uses offensively • Still it's pretty good in 1v1s and 2v2s against Curved Shot or Fake so it's not unusable • It just needs to have its range removed so that you can do it from anywhere Kyoki Blindfold: Send out a smoke orb that applies a blinding effect on the enemy Level Upgrades Level 2: The smoke orb travels faster Level 3: The blinding effect lasts longer Level 4: Shorter cooldown Level 5: The smoke orb travels even faster • Kyoki also has A potential but overall people are learning how to play with the blinded effect since you can still guess the balls position since the debuff doesn't last that long • You basically have to set it up so that the enemy is blinded before you hit the ball to them so that they can't see where to block • Just be careful since the visual effect on blinded enemies is bugged so even if you think they're blinded they might not be • It's a fun and useful ability, just not as OP as widely useful as other Spirits but it's better for 1v1s C-Tier Spirits C-Tier Rankings Ability/Effect Why C-Tier Gojin Void Run: Become invisible and run faster for a brief duration Level Upgrades Level 2: Run even faster during the invisibility effect Level 3: Shorter cooldown Level 4: The effect lasts longer Level 5: Run even faster during the effect • This isn't a bad ability it's just that in 3v3s you're not getting much out of it besides the speed boost • It's better in 1v1s to confuse opponents and make it difficult for them to block your shots but even in this situation it's manageable to play against due to Freezes and Dashes • Not as bad as Aimbot but needs a buff Racket Rivals Racket Tier List Image by Destructoid The best rackets in Racket Rivals are usually the Smash and Hunter rackets, especially Divinity Hunter, Soul Smash and Winged Shadow. This is because they have the best Power or Speed which is crucial for spiking balls and scoring points along with either great Dashes or Jumps. The Spin rackets just fail to compete offensively in 2v2s and 3v3s since their Spin curve shots are easily blocked by a widespread team playing smart. Below I've highlighted some of the best rackets in Racket Rivals. Other than those, go for Rares and then Legendaries that have the best Power/Speed stats comboed with good Dashes. For beginners I recommend Gomu's Racket. Racket Highlights in Racket Rivals Top 5 Rackets Stats Ranking Reason Divinity Hunter (Limited) On Level 3: • Movement: 7 • Dash: 6 • Jump: 3 • Power: 10 • Speed: 2 • Reach: 7 • Spin: 3 • Without a doubt the best racket in the game for scoring and carrying your team • The best Power in the game along with some of the best movement, dashing and reach Winged Shadow (Limited) • Movement: 1-3 • Dash: 7-9 • Jump: 4-5 • Power: 5-8 • Speed: 8 • Reach: 3-4 • Spin: 3 • An excellent alternative to the Divinity Hunter if you can grab it off the Halloween event • Lower movement but much better Speed with power staying almost the same Night King • Movement: 7-9 • Dash: 3-6 • Jump: 3 • Power: 6-9 • Speed: 6 • Reach: 2-4 • Spin: 2-4 • Another racket that combines high movement speed with high spiking power • You can't go wrong with Night King • Really good in team matches Soul Smash (Vault Banner) • Movement: 5 • Dash: 6-10 • Jump: 4-6 • Power: 6-10 • Speed: 2 • Reach: 3 • Spin: 2 • The best racket in the game for smashing the ball down and scoring points • Best used with the Set tech where you set the ball for yourself in 1v1s and then jump and instantly spike it (It takes some practice) • It's also amazing in 2v2s and 3v3s with the best Dashing length and speed and the best power in the entire game • It's a Vault so it's hard to get but the stats speak for themselves Dragon's Breath (Vault Banner) • Movement: 2-3 • Dash: 5-8 • Jump: 4 • Power: 3 • Speed: 6-10 • Reach: 4-5 • Spin: 2-5 • An excellent alternative to the Soul Smash since it's also fast due to the super quick dashes • It trades power for speed so the ball will travel incredibly fast when you spike it • Both are the best rackets for 1v1s, 2v2s and 3v3s Infernis Smash (Standard Banner) • Movement: 2-3 • Dash: 4-5 • Jump: 5-7 • Power: 6-8 • Speed: 3-5 • Reach: 1 • Spin: 1-3 • Infernis Smash is the best F2P racket in the game • It offers the power of Soul Smash with decent speed and great jumps • If you see it on a banner go all out on it if you don't want to spend Robux Divine Spin (Limited Banner) • Movement: 3-4 • Dash: 5 • Jump: 5-9 • Power: 4 • Speed: 3-4 • Reach: 3-4 • Spin: 5-9 • I personally wouldn't go for Spin Rackets since the curve shots are blocked easily in 3v3s where the players cover the field defensively • That said for 1v1s and 2v2s this can be a powerful racket if you know to how to curve well • Still, it struggles with power and speed but it does have the best jumps in the game to set up spikes and defensive blocks Saber Spin (Standard Banner) • Movement: 4-6 • Dash: 4-9 • Jump: 3-4 • Power: 1 • Speed: 3 • Reach: 4 • Spin: 3-5 • Basically Divine Spin but instead of jumps you get some of the best dashes in the game • This is great for defense when your team needs a fast blocker or someone to pick up and set loose balls That's it for my Racket Rivals tier list for Rackets, Spirits and Awakenings. 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Destructoid Thursday, November 20, 2025 8:29 AM How to access the Secret Terragroup Facility (Labs) in Escape from Tarkov – Tour quest guide       The Tour chapter has some really tricky tasks in Escape from Tarkov, and there's a Secret Terragroup Facility that you can explore. Since the spot is "secret," it's hidden from plain sight. You'll also require an additional item to gain access to the building. This guide will help you figure out the exact location of the Secret Terragroup Facility and gain access to the interiors. Table of contents Secret Terragroup Facility location in Escape from Tarkov How to get the Lab access card in Escape from Tarkov Secret Terragroup Facility location in Escape from Tarkov The Secret Terragroup Facility can be found on the Streets of Tarkov map. The entry point is located in the very center of the map, near the Kamchatska Arch. I've marked the exact location of the spot from where you can complete your transit to the lab. Image via Escape from Tarkov wiki. Remix by Destructoid Once you reach the red building, go straight and turn left to find an alleyway. Go straight once again, and then turn right. You'll find a small brown door in front of you. Screenshot by Destructoid Open the door, go down the stairs, and turn left. You'll be transported to the lab from this point by waiting for a few seconds. You'll also need to have the lab key card to access all its rooms. The brown door that leads to the transit. Screenshot by Destructoid How to get the Lab access card in Escape from Tarkov The exact location of the Lab access card appears to be random, and I obtained it from the Streets of Tarkov map. It's also known to be available on the Flea Shop (like other access cards), but I haven't seen one pop up. Getting access cards from the Flea Shop tends to be quite expensive, so you'll need plenty of credits. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you complete the transit to the lab, you have to scout all three lab rooms to complete the quest and proceed to the next one. A successful extraction isn't required to complete the objective. The post How to access the Secret Terragroup Facility (Labs) in Escape from Tarkov – Tour quest guide appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, November 20, 2025 8:22 AM The Balloon Family quest walkthrough in Disney Dreamlight Valley       You've finally found Tigger and opened up Pixie Acres, which means you're close to finding the next Crystal Key you need in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Before you can get it, though, you'll have to help Tigger out, starting with The Balloon Family quest. Tigger's got some special balloon friends in need of your assistance. Although it feels a bit like a side quest, getting through this mission is a key part of progressing the main storyline, so here's how to complete The Balloon Family in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Table of contents How to complete The Balloon Family in Disney Dreamlight Valley Follow Tigger to Sundae Shores Break the red balloon free from the rock trapping it Catch the Red Balloon Find Mama Balloon Find Sister Balloon Bring Mama and Sister Balloon to Tigger Fish Papa Balloon out of the pond near the waterfalls Gather resources to fix the broken Helium Tank Place the Balloon Family Bouquet anywhere in Wishblossom Ranch How to complete The Balloon Family in Disney Dreamlight Valley Screenshot by Destructoid To complete The Balloon Family quest, you need to find all members of the balloon family and reunite them. It's a pretty wacky mission, but it's also a crucial one to work through if you want to save Wishblossom Ranch, so here's a full breakdown of how to get through it. Follow Tigger to Sundae Shores Tigger has something to show you, so follow him over to the Sundae Shores region in Pixie Acres. If you lose sight of him, you can find this area on your own by heading to the very north edge of the biome. Once you're there, chat with Tigger to see what he wants. Screenshot by Destructoid Break the red balloon free from the rock trapping it Tigger says the red balloons are his friends and wants your help freeing them. Equip your Royal Pickaxe and swing at the rocks to break them, freeing the balloons in the process. Catch the Red Balloon Tigger's friend takes off as soon as they're freed, so quickly chase after the Red Balloon to catch them. The balloon takes off to the upper section of the Sundae Shores region, but doesn't wander beyond this area. I recommend using a horse or mount here, as the balloon moves around quite fast and is rather tough to catch up to otherwise. Once you have the balloon, bring it to Tigger to reunite him with his friend. Turns out, this balloon can talk, and it wants your help finding the rest of its family. Screenshot by Destructoid Find Mama Balloon The first member of the family you need to find is Mama Balloon. She can be found in the upper region of Sundae Shores, which is the area overlooking the beach. This is the same area where you previously caught the red balloon. In the middle of this region, you'll find a bunch of yellow balloons trapped by rocks. Equip your Royal Pickaxe and look for the balloon that has a slightly different face from the rest. For me, this one was close to the candles. It was the only one with rounded glasses, whereas all other yellow balloons had a flat glasses frame. If you're having a tough time finding it, you can also just break all the rocks until you find the right one. Screenshot by Destructoid Find Sister Balloon Now it's time to find Sister Balloon. She was most recently spotted past the waterfalls and butterflies in the Hundred-Acre Fields part of Pixie Acres, so make your way up to this region to find her. She's fairly close to the same area where Tigger was trapped in a tree during the Bounce Up, Never Down quest. The Sister Balloon and her many imposters are pink balloons that are mostly buried in the ground. It's a bit tougher to find the right one since they're all mostly obscured, but you can disgutish the real Sister Balloon from the fakes by locating the single pink balloon that has a bow. Use your Royal Shovel to set her free. Screenshot by Destructoid Bring Mama and Sister Balloon to Tigger With both Mama Balloon and Sister Balloon in your inventory, meet up with Tigger and his red balloon friend back on the beachy area in Sundae Shores. Chat with Tigger to pass them over. The family is still missing one member, and Tigger knows where to look, so follow him and the rest of the family over to the right spot. They'll lead you to the waterfall right outside of the entrance to the Hundred-Acre Fields region. Once you're there, chat with Tigger again. Fish Papa Balloon out of the pond near the waterfalls Equip your Royal Fishing Rod and fish out of the gold ripple spot in the middle of the pond by the waterfalls. From it, you'll catch a deflated version of Papa Balloon. Talk to Tigger about this issue and how you can fix him up. Screenshot by Destructoid Gather resources to fix the broken Helium Tank Tigger's got a Helium Tank you can use, but it's broken, so you need to gather materials to repair it. One broken Helium Tank – Given to you by Tigger for chatting with him after finding Papa Balloon. Six Copter Seeds – Can be found growing in the wild all around Pixie Acres, including in Hundred-Acre Fields, Sundae Shores, Pixie Flats, and Hunny Falls. 12 Giant Acorns – Can be found by digging the ground anywhere in Pixie Acres, including in Hundred-Acre Fields, Sundae Shores, Pixie Flats, and Hunny Falls. Two Balloon Fish – Can be found when fishing outside of ripple spots anywhere in Pixie Acres. This includes in Hundred-Acre Fields, Sundae Shores, Pixie Flats, and Hunny Falls. With everything you need to fix the Helium Tank obtained, head to any crafting station you have placed, or place one down if you need one. Switch over to the Functional Items tab and select the Helium Tank option to get crafting. Then, bring the repaired Helium Tank to Tigger. Screenshot by Destructoid Place the Balloon Family Bouquet anywhere in Wishblossom Ranch Now that the family is back together, they're ready to go back to being normal balloons. Tigger wishes for them to become a Balloon Family Bouquet, and your next task is to find them a nice spot in Wishblossom Ranch. Place them anywhere you like, take a picture with them, then chat with Tigger one last time to complete The Balloon Family quest. You're one step closer to getting the next Crystal Key you need, but first, you'll have to endure more of Tigger's hijinks, with your next mission being the Fun! Fun! Fun! quest. 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Destructoid Thursday, November 20, 2025 8:12 AM ARC Raiders Update 1.3.0 patch notes: Balance changes and more       Update 1.3.0 is now live in ARC Raiders across all platforms, introducing some major balance changes. Coming a week after the launch of Stella Montis, there are plenty of interesting tweaks from Embark. The focus of this patch appears to be general balance changes about how certain items work. There are numerous bug fixes to optimize the gameplay. Complete ARC Raiders Update 1.3.0 patch notes Here's a quick glimpse at the key gameplay balance changes. Deadline buy value changed to 15,000 coins, and sell value changed to 5,000 coins. Crafting Deadline now costs 3 Explosive Compound and 2 ARC Circuitry. Power Cell's sell value changed from 640 to 270 coins The buy value of Launcher ammo changed to 6 ammo for 4,500 coins. Crafting 6 Launcher ammo now requires 1 ARC motion Core and 2 Explosives. Venator's fire-rate gained from upgrades nerfed to 13%/26%/40% and the weight increased to 5 from 2. Explosive damage has been reworked from almost all sources. Additionally, the latest patch introduces some key content and bug fixes. Fixed a bug where ARC could call down reinforcements outside the map. Shredder will now detect and move more reliably towards Lure Grenades. Improved Shredder navigation to prevent it from getting stuck on corners when moving toward the player. Barricades can no longer be placed overlapping your character, preventing clipping through walls and access to locked rooms. Fixed an issue where Aphelion tracers could become excessively bright at distance, reducing visibility for the player being shot at. Corrected player-facing stats for the Stitcher, showing incorrect scaling of reload time across upgrade levels. Improved enemy ground detection to better handle steep surfaces, reducing erratic movement when traversing angled terrain. Reduced volume attenuation for explosion tinnitus and concussion effects to improve clarity There are plenty of additional fixes and tweaks that you can find in the full patch notes. It will be interesting to find out how the latest balance updates impact the current meta. The post ARC Raiders Update 1.3.0 patch notes: Balance changes and more appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, November 20, 2025 7:25 AM Handle With Care quest walkthrough in Disney Dreamlight Valley       Now that you've officially met Snow White, it's time to work on building your friendship with her in Disney Dreamlight Valley. The first mission she offers you is Handle With Care, and it's got some decently tricky parts to it. Since the ranch has fallen into a state of disrepair, Snow White is hoping you can help her fix it up a bit. This is your main goal in the mission, but it comes with some tricky tasks, so here's how to complete Handle With Care in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Table of contents How to complete Handle With Care in Disney Dreamlight Valley Progress in the Ghost Town quest Gather resources to repair the Wishblossom Topiary Interact with the Careblossom Topiary to repair it Gather resources to build your Blooming Rock Gardens Place the Blooming Rock Gardens around the Careblossom Topiary Dress your horse with Snow White's saddle Care for your horse to summon sparks Check on the Careblossom Topiary How to complete Handle With Care in Disney Dreamlight Valley Screenshot by Destructoid To complete the Handle With Care quest, you need to help Snow White fix up the ranch. There are quite a few specific missions she sets you on in this quest, some of which are rather tricky, so here's a full breakdown of how to get it done. Progress in the Ghost Town quest Before you can officially kick off the main part of this mission, you're tasked with progressing further in the Ghost Town quest. You need to work through this main story mission until you lower the bridge to access the Wishing Way area. Gather resources to repair the Wishblossom Topiary Snow White's first official quest for you is to help fix up the Wishblossom Topiary. You need to gather an array of key materials to repair it, though, including: 12 Dry Wood – Can be found on the ground near trees throughout many different biomes, including the Sunlit Plateau, Frosted Heights, Forgotten Lands, and all of Wishing Alps. Eight Rusty Hinges – Can be found by digging anywhere in the ground around Wishing Alps using your Royal Shovel. 10 Pebbles – Can be acquired by digging around different biomes, including Dazzle Beach, Forest of Valor, Sunlit Plateau, Forgotten Lands, and all of Wishing Alps. Two Pyrite – Can be found by mining rock spots throughout Wishing Alps. Interact with the Careblossom Topiary to repair it Screenshot by Destructoid Now that you have the materials you need, it's time to fix up the Careblossom Topiary. Head to the front entrance of the ranch, close to where the train you arrived on the island from is located. You can find the Careblossom Topiary sitting in the square right in front of the train station. Approach the topiary and interact with it to transfer all of the repair materials you gathered. Then, track down Snow White around the ranch to chat with her about your progress. Gather resources to build your Blooming Rock Gardens Next up, Snow White wishes for you to make and place some Blooming Rock Gardens. You'll need to collect some more resources to craft them, though, including: Five Pink Crocus – Can be found growing in the wild throughout the Wishing Alps area. This includes Wishblossom Ranch, Ranch Highlands, Silver Summit, Delver Dale, and Wishing Way. Four Purple Crocus – Grows in the wild throughout the entire Wishing Alps area, including Wishblossom Ranch, Ranch Highlands, Silver Summit, Delver Dale, and Wishing Way. Two Yellow Crocus – Found growing in the wild all around Wishing Alps. This includes Wishblossom Ranch, Ranch Highlands, Silver Summit, Delver Dale, and Wishing Way. 15 Reclaimed Barn Wood – Can be found on the ground near trees throughout the Wishing Alps biome, including around Wishblossom Ranch, Ranch Highlands, Silver Summit, Delver Dale, and Wishing Way. Once you have everything you need, head to a crafting station and switch over to the Furniture tab. Select the Blooming Rock Garden option to get started crafting four of them. Screenshot by Destructoid Place the Blooming Rock Gardens around the Careblossom Topiary Open Furniture mode and place all four Blooming Rock Gardens you made close to the Careblossom Topiary, which is the massive topiary you fixed up right by the entrance to Wishblossom Ranch. You can place them anywhere you like as long as it's decently close to the topairy. I chose to put mine on each of the four horseshoes around it. Once you're done, meet up with Snow White to chat again. Dress your horse with Snow White's saddle Snow White has a gift for you in return for all of your hard work, and it's a special new customization option for your horses. Your next task is to equip the saddle, which can be done by opening your Inventory, clicking on the Mounts page, selecting the Customize option while riding on one of your own horses, clicking on Snow White's quest icon, and equipping Snow White's Saddle. Take a picture of your horse with the new saddle once you have it on. Then, meet up with Snow White again to show off your horse's new look and discuss what needs to be done next. Screenshot by Destructoid Care for your horse to summon sparks Your next task is to care for your horse to activate horse sparks, which is a special once-a-day bonus you can trigger by fully performing all care actions in a day. To activate this special ability, you need to: Feed your horse all three requested daily items. Brush your horse. Pet your horse. Check on the Careblossom Topiary Return to the Careblossom Topiary near the front of the Wishblossom Ranch world. All of the care you put into this island has resulted in the Careblossoms finally blooming. Snow White will appear to chat with you, and as soon as she does, the Handle With Care quest will be complete. The post Handle With Care quest walkthrough in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, November 20, 2025 6:51 AM How to make Beet Sugar Sculpture in Disney Dreamlight Valley       Wishblossom Ranch is home to many unique ingredients you can't find anywhere else in Disney Dreamlight Valley. These special items can be cooked into amazing recipes like Beet Sugar Sculpture. Cooking is quite an important task to get done around the ranch, as many of your horse allies enjoy fancy dishes made from the finest ingredients Wishblossom Ranch has to offer. This is one of the key meals they may ask for, so here's how to make Beet Sugar Sculpture in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Beet Sugar Sculpture recipe in Disney Dreamlight Valley Screenshot by Destructoid You can make a Beet Sugar Sculpture by mixing together one Beetroot and one Sugarcane. It's a fairly simple two-star dish, so it only requires two ingredients to make it. Beet Sugar Sculpture is one of the simpler Wishblossom Ranch recipes to cook early on, as you only need one DLC-exclusive ingredient to make it. Simply toss these two items into any cooking pot to start cooking. This dish doesn't grant much energy, as it only restores 223 when eaten. It's not a great meal to make when you're hoping to top off your energy bar, but it is a great one for feeding your custom horses. It may also sometimes be requested by villagers as their favorite meal of the day. How to get Beetroot in Disney Dreamlight Valley Beetroot is a Wishblossom Ranch crop you must purchase, plant, water, grow, and harvest yourself. The first step is to track down Goofy's Stall and buy seeds for 10 Star Coins. They're fairly inexpensive, so it's an easy item to stock up on. Once you have the seeds, plant them anywhere you like. The Wishing Alps biome is the best spot to grow it, as Beetroot grows a bit faster in this region. As soon as you plant your seeds, be sure to water them to kick off the growing process. It takes about five minutes for this vegetable to fully grow, with only one required watering right at the beginning. Screenshot by Destructoid How to get Sugarcane in Disney Dreamlight Valley The other essential ingredient you need to make Beet Sugar Sculpture is Sugarcane, which is not exclusive to Wishblossom Ranch. Sugarcane is a Dreamlight Valley staple, and is also a crop you need to buy the seeds for and grow yourself. Seeds for this crop can be bought from Goofy's Stall in the Dazzle Beach biome. They cost five Star Coins to buy. Once this crop is planted, it takes Sugarcane about seven minutes to grow, although it can take a bit less time if you plant it in the Dazzle Beach area. When you're done cooking up this dish for your loyal steeds, there are plenty of other important tasks to get done around the ranch. Next, you might work on feeding Geese, getting Old Braided Rope, completing The Skunk Rebellion, and acquiring all horse mount customization options. The post How to make Beet Sugar Sculpture in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid.

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