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GamersHeroes Saturday, January 11, 2025 5:13 PM Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.5 "Astra-nomical Moment" Coming January 22       The team at HoYoverse announced that Version 1.5 of their urban fantasy ARPG Zenless Zone Zero, "Astra-nomical Moment," is set to release on January 22. The post Zenless Zone Zero Version 1.5 "Astra-nomical Moment" Coming January 22 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, January 11, 2025 6:33 PM Pure Rock Crawling looks like a knockabout MudRunner without the mud       Pure Rock Crawling is about steering off road vehicles across rocky terrain. It's about pumping the gas pedal and wrenching the steering wheel just so, such that you lurch forward and over the obstacles, rather than tumbling backwards. It's MudRunner without the mud, with a knockabout simplicity presumably as a result of its apparently one-man development team. It launched last October but I hadn't heard of it until today, when a new map was added, and now I want to play it. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, January 11, 2025 5:40 PM Minecraft's beta versions now offer adorable hot and cold pig variants       Minecraft is the best PC game, according to me and the RPS staff who dare not cross me. I played it for three hours today and, among the many build challenges and adventures, a small story formed around a baby pig. We named him Porky, we caged him as our pet, and in an unfortunate accident, we watched as he fell to his death from the sky island that was our home. RPS in peace, Porky. How many befriended pigs like Porky have there been across the last several hundred hours of play? I'm not sure - dozens, hundreds - but soon such pigs might have a new form. After 15 years, Mojang are adding new types of pig to Minecraft. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, January 11, 2025 5:06 PM Marvel Rivals' latest update disabled mods, meaning you can no longer play as Skibidi Toilet or Vegeta       Marvel Rivals received a patch earlier this week which made Hulk less hulky and paved the way for the launch of its first season. It also did something else: disabled the mods players had been using to add custom skins to the game. Read more

Siliconera Saturday, January 11, 2025 3:00 PM Dave the Diver Actually Helped With My Thalassophobia       Since it came out in 2023, Dave the Diver, an action-adventure scuba diving game that combines harpoon fishing with restaurant management, has received almost universal praise from critics and fans alike. Despite its unique premise and cute pixel art, I didn't purchase the game until the end of 2024. The only reason behind my reluctance to try Dave the Diver was my crippling thalassophobia and megalophobia. However, new year, new me. It's time to overcome my fear and, to my surprise, it worked better than I imagined. Honestly, I thought most people have thalassophobia. "It's not irrational or ridiculous or something I need to work on at all," I thought. Have you ever looked at how vast and dark the ocean is, and realized how small we humans are in comparison? The idea of being trapped underwater while God knows what lurks around you in the murky depths is terrifying. And speaking of which, don't even get me started on the creatures that live down there. Whales are friendly, I know, but they're so big. What if it swallows you by accident? Fish don't need to be big to be scary either. Some look like they're the bastard children of Lovecraftian horrors and Satan's nightmares. Of course, that's when I remembered that marine biologists and scuba divers exist in real life. So maybe it's not as normal a fear as I thought. My fear of the ocean (any large body of water, really) was so bad that I freaked out while on the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea ride at Tokyo DisneySea. The Fishdom ad, when it shows that giant fish about to swallow all the other fish, makes my heart beat faster. A trailer I saw of Subnautica once scared me so badly that I had to exit YouTube. Yes, I'm aware of how embarrassing this is and how weak I seem, but I can't help it. Since even clips of Subnautica look far scarier than any other horror game I've ever seen, I decided that Dave the Diver is the safest place to start from. I mean, how scary can it be? Screenshot by Siliconera In Dave the Diver, you play as a dude who dives for fish, which you then give to sushi chef Bancho. At night, you also need to help out at Bancho's restaurant. The pixel art is so cute, and the gameplay loop sounds relaxing. Surely, I can see that the ocean is a lovely place full of friends, and that'll curb my fear with this. That optimism didn't last long. The moment I had to travel to the depths and a huge shark appeared from the dark, I wanted to turn off the game. All the tunnels full of tubeworms and hostile jellyfish, as well as the sheer scale of the ocean you can see in the background, frightened me. But you know what? My idea actually worked. I was right about how the game's visuals make it approachable. I won't lie and say the depths didn't scare me at first, but after a while, I stopped hesitating to dive down there for fish and quests. Subnautica features a much wider space, and it forces you to see it from a first person perspective. Since Dave the Diver's level design is more compact, and you view it from a third person perspective, it's not so bad once you play more of it. The designs of the fish aren't that realistic thanks to the pixel art, and you see them from such a distance that even species I'd normally scream at look fine. There's something soothing about the grind, too. Focusing on finding coral or looking for a specific fish to hunt keep my eyes and mind busy enough that I don't notice the dark environment anymore. The game constantly forcing you down there for quests, as well as the rather static layout, makes the depths more familiar, which is another way of alleviating fear. The pixel art really softens the visuals when it comes to the scarier looking marine animals, too. Riding the high of the confidence boost, I checked out some Subnautica clips and had to back out before even seeing the Leviathan Reaper. So I have a real appreciation for the overall design in Dave the Diver. Actually, this thing still scares me. Screenshot by SIliconera Gaming therapy is a real thing, and it's something that's gaining some real traction from its first use in 1980. Different cases require different games or genres. Relaxing games like Flower can relieve stress, while some therapists use more open-world games like Minecraft to help children with autism. For better or for worse, games are a more mainstream hobby now. Sure, there are some people now who still believe games (like anime or cartoons) are specifically for children. But, that seems like a minority opinion nowadays. So it makes sense that as games become more common in our everyday lives, different fields and industries will employ them for their own purposes. Saying that Dave the Diver helps me with my real-world phobia is like saying a Band-Aid helped me with a broken arm. Toss me into the ocean, away from land, and I'll definitely have a panic attack. But at least while I occupy Dave's body and paddle around the pixel waters of Dave the Diver, I feel better about my fear of thalassophobia. I can at least watch that silly Fishdom ad with a normal resting heart rate now. Maybe one day in the far future, I'll work myself up to playing Subnautica. Dave the Diver is available on the PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, and macOS. The post Dave the Diver Actually Helped With My Thalassophobia appeared first on Siliconera.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, January 11, 2025 4:26 PM Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Sales Surpassed 200,000 Units       Sccording to the official Twitter post. The post Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP Sales Surpassed 200,000 Units appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, January 11, 2025 3:49 PM AI LIMIT Gets New Demo and Trailer       A new trailer was also released. The post AI LIMIT Gets New Demo and Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Saturday, January 11, 2025 3:22 PM Gears of War: E-Day Likely Launching This Year       According to prominent leaker and insider NateTheHate. The post Gears of War: E-Day Likely Launching This Year appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

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Kotaku Saturday, January 11, 2025 11:20 AM Wicked Star Cynthia Erivo Really Wants To Play This X-Men Character       "Wicked" actress Cynthia Erivo clearly has a thing for playing characters who fly. In an interview at the National Board of Review Awards Gala, Erivo was asked what "dream role" she's manifesting for her future. And now, she said she's ready to tackle one of the most iconic superheroes in history. Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, January 11, 2025 11:15 AM Disney And Starbucks Have A $50 Collab That May Not Suck       Starbucks is looking to reignite consumer interest by teaming up with Disney for a limited-edition Minnie Mouse-themed collection. Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, January 11, 2025 11:00 AM Some Fans Are Calling For Rebel Ridge's Aaron Pierre To Be The Next James Bond       When Daniel Craig stepped down as James Bond after the release of the 2021 film, "No Time to Die," fans everywhere have been searching for the next actor worthy to be 007. Read more...

Kotaku Saturday, January 11, 2025 9:00 AM Our Most Anticipated Games Of The Year, Another Assassin's Creed Shadows Delay, And More Of The Week's Top Stories       This week, we took the opportunity to look ahead to what 2025 has in store, and reminded ourselves (and you!) of the many, many exciting games coming our way in the next 12 months. Also, the steady drumbeat of Switch 2 leaks seems to be speeding up, Assassin's Creed Shadows has been hit with another delay, and at CES,… Read more...

PCGamesN Saturday, January 11, 2025 12:51 PM Minecraft players call on Mojang to reverse new update's controversial bug fixes       Members of the Minecraft community are calling on Mojang to revert two recent bug fixes, because both are heavily used by the game's parkour and speedbridging communities. Mojang fixed these movement bugs in the most recent snapshot, but a new feedback post is petitioning the developer to consider reverting the changes as they're seen as features by some players. Continue reading Minecraft players call on Mojang to reverse new update's controversial bug fixes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods

PCGamesN Saturday, January 11, 2025 11:34 AM Free Ark survival game hits another huge milestone weeks after launch       Ark: Survival Evolved remains one of the biggest and best survival games around. Taking the touchstones of crafting and base building to an island infested with dinosaurs, it continues to dominate Steam all these years later. With concurrent players regularly over the 40,000 mark and a whopping 536,000 reviews at 84% positive since launch, the original Ark is still some of the best the survival genre has to offer. This formula came to mobile late last year in the form of Ark: Ultimate Mobile Edition, and this version keeps going from strength to strength. Continue reading Free Ark survival game hits another huge milestone weeks after launch MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ark 2 release date, Best survival games, The best Ark mods

PCGamesN Saturday, January 11, 2025 11:00 AM This awesome Lamborghini gaming PC is primed for racing sim perfection       Imagine merging the raw power of a Lamborghini with the precision of a high-end gaming PC. That's what one intrepid father-and-son duo have tried to do with their very own Lamborghini gaming PC build. This incredible looking gold and black colored gaming PC is simply one of the most gorgeously crafted gaming PCs that I've ever seen. The best gaming PCs out there don't just impress with their specs, but with a build design that leaves you in awe. This gaming PC build has done just that, but thanks to some decent AMD powered specs behind it, including the gold spray-painted AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT graphics card, there's plenty of power for 1440p gameplay here, too. Continue reading This awesome Lamborghini gaming PC is primed for racing sim perfection MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 7800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 7800 XT review

PCGamesN Saturday, January 11, 2025 12:56 PM Marvel Rivals hits new colossal Steam peak with start of Season 1       Marvel Rivals has very quickly skyrocketed to one of my most played games at the moment, and I'm not alone. The NetEase Games hero shooter is already proving to be a solid contender to Overwatch 2, and now with the arrival of Season 1 the game keeps growing. It's been a month, and Marvel Rivals just hit an entirely new player count peak on Steam, and I don't think it's going to be slowing down anytime soon. Continue reading Marvel Rivals hits new colossal Steam peak with start of Season 1 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list

PCGamesN Saturday, January 11, 2025 8:23 AM Valve blocks ambitious Counter-Strike mod eight years in the making from Steam       The team behind an incredibly ambitious Counter-Strike: Global Offensive mod claims that Valve has blocked the project from coming to Steam. The team submitted the mod for release late last year, only to be met with silence, with the project now seemingly rejected by Valve. Called Classic Offensive, the mod has been in the works since 2016 and aims to bring back "the classic feeling" from between CS 1.6 all the way up to CSGO. Continue reading Valve blocks ambitious Counter-Strike mod eight years in the making from Steam MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Counter-Strike 2 release date, Best multiplayer games

Siliconera Saturday, January 11, 2025 12:00 PM Honey Lemon Soda Anime Adaptation Was Worth the Wait       Honey Lemon Soda was a staple in Shueisha's Ribon, running in the manga magazine since December 2015. We've read about Uka Ishimori's growth and developing relationship with Kai Miura for years. We saw series that ran alongside it, like Tsubasa to Hotaru and Acro Trip, inspire animated series. Now Honey Lemon Soda finally gets its change with an anime streaming worldwide on Crunchyroll, and I feel like the J.C.Staff and TMS Entertainment adaptation might have been worth the wait. Editor's Note: There are minor spoilers for the first episode of the Honey Lemon Soda anime below.  Honey Lemon Soda is one of those series in the vein of Fruits Basket or Kimi ni Todoke, where you have a downtrodden heroine who gets a chance to finally be accepted and find a place for herself. Uka Ishimori found herself bullied throughout school. One of the only exceptions was the lemon soda-loving Kai Miura, a stranger who was kind to her and there for her at a pivotal moment. As a result of their meeting, she ended up at Hachimitsu High School alongside him. And even in instances when people might hassle him for his popularity or blond hair, he doesn't let that get him down and handles it. It's because of one of those interactions that Uka finds herself in Kai's life and circle again. When heading to Hachimitsu one day, some classmates attempted to bully Kai. He responded by shaking up the lemon soda he carried and opened it to dowse them. Uka ended up caught in the crossfire, which in turn brings her to his attention and helps her find actual friends in people like Ayumi Endo. It's the impetus for her to finally get a chance at the "cheerful and fun high school life" she wants.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU1BlfEZV7c&ab_channel=Crunchyroll Given the nature of the series, we aren't going to see major development in the first two episodes of the Honey Lemon Soda anime. But there are strides we already get to see in these initial moments. Kai recognizing Uka and her struggles and showing consideration, even though he's initially painted as a more quiet or stand off-ish individual, by wearing his gym uniform and helping her get the courage to greet people. Uka reaching out to Ayumi to help her after being helped a previous day. Accepting an invitation from potential friends. J.C.Staff and TMS Entertainment handle these initial moments really well, and the depiction of them ensures they feel poignant as they happen. I also appreciated how the anime adaptation of Honey Lemon Soda never minimizes what Uka went through in the past either. We see how the trauma and stress from past bullying triggers a flashback to a past memory after getting soda splashed on her in the introduction. When others from her middle school spot her at Hachimitsu and use her nickname "Stony," Uka panics and runs even though she'd been invited. However, Kai, Ayumi,  Satoru Seto, and Tomoya Takamine don't blame her for the altercation, instead identifying correctly the bullies as the issue, and Kai finds and encourages her to react and get help. The resolution of the first episode left me in satisfied tears as the group banded together. For years, Ribon readers and people following the Honey Lemon Soda manga have gotten to gradually see Uka recover, find friends, and develop a relationship with Kai, and it feels like the new anime adaptation is going to do that story justice. After seeing how it's started, it seems like the pacing and development is taking the proper care to address the situations and bonds between characters. It feels like it could end up being quite heartfelt, and I hope more people get to appreciate this shojo classic as a result. The Honey Lemon Soda anime is airing in Japan and streaming on Crunchyroll worldwide as part of the WInter 2025 season, and Yen Press handled the manga outside of Japan.  The post Honey Lemon Soda Anime Adaptation Was Worth the Wait appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Saturday, January 11, 2025 9:00 AM A Cruel Grimace's Thesis: Trying the Evangelion Burgers from McDonald's Japan       The latest collaboration between McDonald's Japan and Neon Genesis Evangelion has certainly been an attention-grabber. From the amusing commercials to the freshly-designed original McDonald's-themed EVA Unit UNIT-M to the transforming toys, it has been hitting all the right notes. At the heart of this unusual mash-up lie the Evangelion burgers, three special limited-time menu items. You may have seen promotional pictures of them already, but what is the reality? And most importantly, how do they taste? There's only one thing for it: I had to try them out. Photo by Siliconera In order to keep my doctor and wife from getting too upset, I properly prepared for this potentially stomach-destroying effort. Okay, I just had a light brunch and drank a lot of water, but I'm telling myself that's good enough. After finishing work for the day, I hopped in the car and headed for the nearest Makku. While I considered taking the easy way out by going through the drive-through, I wanted to check out some of the in-store signage. So in I went. I placed my order for all three burgers, then checked things out while I waited. Photo by Siliconera After taking a few pictures, I grabbed my order and drove back to my office. In total, there are three Evangelion burgers at McDonald's, each with a particular character assigned to them. Representing Shinji Ikari, we have the Double Teriyaki Cheeseburger. The enigmatic Rei Ayanami adorns the wrapper for the Hashbrown & Beef Burger with Garlic Mayo. Finally, the fiery Asuka Langley is paired with the Mexican Cheese Chicken Burger. I wouldn't think too hard about how those are supposed to line up. Well, let's dig in. Mexican Cheese Chicken Burger Photo by Siliconera This was the one I was the most interested in trying. The special burgers from McDonald's Japan can be hit or miss at times, but they rarely miss when they try to go spicier. This isn't a particularly fancy sandwich, but on paper it seems like it would work. The usual chicken filet patty is placed in a special fluffier-than-usual bun and topped with a slice of processed cheddar cheese, a couple of pickles, taco meat, and a sweet lemon sauce. McDonald's Japan issues a warning that this sandwich is spicy, so if you don't like spicy food you should be careful. This typically doesn't mean much, but upon opening the wrapper there was a certain spiciness wafting off of the burger. Photo by Siliconera The Mexican Cheese Chicken Burger kicked off what turned out to be a theme with these Evangelion burgers. It was quite messy to eat and its contents were prone to spilling out. The first bite I took was quite delicious. I got a good bite of pickle and taco meat, and the result was a pleasantly spicy and flavorful taste. The sweet lemon sauce had a nice tang to it, too. The chicken filet patties at McDonald's Japan can be a little bland, so having these peppy ingredients in the mix really helped out. Photo by Siliconera Sadly, the ingredients weren't evenly distributed. Some bites had no pickles and very little taco meat, and when that happened it really demonstrated how important those two elements are to this burger. My hands were in an absolute state by the time I finished this one, but that's what soap and water is for. All in all, I rather enjoyed the Mexican Cheese Chicken Burger. It could have used a little more tsun in its tsundere, but overall it's one I would order again. Best burger for the best character? I guess we'll see as we continue on. Score: Eight "ANTA BAKAs" Out of Ten Hashbrown & Beef Burger with Garlic Mayo Photo by Siliconera A real gap between the McDonald's Evangelion crossover marketing photo and the reality for this one, but we all know how that goes. The Hashbrown & Beef Burger with Garlic Mayo comes off as the busiest of this bunch. You've got the same fancy bun we saw with the Mexican Cheese Chicken Burger, with a thicker-than-usual beef patty. From the bottom to the top, you get some tangy steak sauce, a slice of processed cheese, a hashbrown potato patty, the aforementioned beef patty, and some garlic mayonnaise sauce. Surprisingly, this is not the highest-calorie sandwich of the three. That would be the next one. Photo by Siliconera The scent of garlic hits you as soon as you open the wrapper. And that proved to be the case for the Hashbrown & Beef Burger with Garlic Mayo as a whole. Biting into it, I found the garlic mayo overpowered every other flavor. The hashbrown pretty much melted into the rest of the burger. Since this burger is lacking any crunchy vegetables, I was hoping the hashbrown would add a bit of texture to the sandwhich. Unfortunately, it was quite soft. The hashbrown and beef patty took turns trying to fall out with each bite, too. Photo by Siliconera Ultimately, the Hashbrown & Beef Burger with Garlic Mayo sees the rest of its flavors lost in the powerful taste of the garlic sauce. I like garlic as much as the next person, but I couldn't help but feel a little empty about this burger. For how much it appears to have going on, it's completely one-note. Those who hate garlic cannot love or trust this sandwich. Rei, you got robbed. Hopefully the last of the Evangelion burgers can bring this back around. Shinji, don't let us down! Score: Four "Objects Living a Lie" Out of Ten Double Teriyaki Cheeseburger Photo by Siliconera I'll say straight-up that I wasn't very excited by the Double Teriyaki Cheeseburger in the way I was for the other two. It's not that I was expecting it to taste bad or anything like that. The reason is that this is really just a Teriyaki McBurger with an extra pork patty and a slice of processed cheese. On top of that, McDonald's Japan has offered the Double Teriyaki Cheeseburger before without a Shinji endorsement. The only new thing here is the bun, which is the same special one used by the other two Evangelion burgers. The filling is two pork patties generously slathered in sweet teriyaki sauce, the aforementioned slice of processed cheese, some lettuce, and a large dollop of tangy mayonnaise. Photo by Siliconera If you've never had the Teriyaki McBurger before, there are a few things to know. First, it's very tasty. The sweetness of the teriyaki sauce and saltiness of the pork patty make for an enticing blend, and the mayo adds to the nasty decadence of it all. The lettuce is just there to make you feel better, as it will most likely be rendered fully limp by the time you start eating. Second, it's really messy. When you open the wrapper, it's like an explosion went off. You will get your hands dirty eating it, so plan ahead. Third, because it's such a saucy burger, the contents like to spill out of the bun. The more McDonald's tries to cram in there, the more it wants to spill out. Indeed, the second pork patty and slice of cheese in the Double Teriyaki Burger make it hard to keep a handle on. Photo by Siliconera The Double Teriyaki Cheeseburger is good, but it's just a bigger Teriyaki McBurger. The extra pork patty doesn't hurt the balance of the burger, and cheese is always welcome. Still, it feels like an opportunity was missed here. For such a big collaboration, having one of the burgers be a recycled one that wasn't very exciting to begin with is a bit of a disappointment. Surely the main character of the show deserves something a little cooler. Then again, it's Shinji. Maybe this is just what he deserves. Reliable, a little on the plain side, and if the others can't get it done then this might be your hero. Score: Seven "Get in the Burger, Patties!" Out of Ten Closing Thoughts on the McDonald's Evangelion Burgers Photo by Siliconera Overall, this isn't a bad batch of burgers. Sure, the Hashbrown & Beef Burger with Garlic Mayo comes off like an oily garlic ball, but McDonald's Japan has unleashed far worse before. With that said, I feel like McDonald's could have done more to lean into the theme. Despite the name, the Evangelion Burgers feel like they could have been slotted in during any number of McDonalds campaigns, and it feels like very little attempt was made to fit them to the Evangelion brand. Even so, I'll stop in and get the Mexican Cheese Chicken Burger once more before it's gone. If you happen to be visiting McDonald's Japan this month, that would be my recommendation. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go hit the treadmill for about six hours. The Evangelion crossover is live at McDonald's stores in Japan now. The post A Cruel Grimace's Thesis: Trying the Evangelion Burgers from McDonald's Japan appeared first on Siliconera.

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, January 11, 2025 12:09 PM Titan Tower Defense codes (January 2025)       Updated January 11, 2025: We added new codes! Protect humanity's future from the invading Skibidi toilets—but, hey, no pressure. With Titan Tower Defense codes, unlock your favorite Cameramen and Titans and use them against the constant threat coming from these nasty lavatory items. G-toilet needs to be stopped at all costs. All Titan Tower Defense codes list Active Titan Tower Defense codes ZombieUpdate — 100 Coins (New) 65MVisits! — 100 Coins (New) 70KLIKES! — 100 Coins (New) 350KMEMBERS! — 100 Coins (New) 275KFavorites! — 100 Coins (New) LateChristmas! — 100 Coins (New) followu_vkv — 100 Coins (New) followmalachite — 25 Coins (New) followsowdsowd — 100 Coins followethyrias — 100 Coins 100kFavorites — 100 Coins freecoins3 — 100 Coins freecoins2 — 100 Coins freecoins — 100 Coins youtookallmymoney — 100 Coins Expired Titan Tower Defense codes ToxicUpdate1 100kMembers 80kFavorites ...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, January 11, 2025 11:56 AM Roblox The Ride codes (January 2025)       Updated January 11, 2025: We added new codes! Choose a bike of your liking and enter the world of adrenaline-pumping races. As you grow from a rookie to a pro, you'll be able to afford some of the fastest wheels ever made. If you find yourself short on cash at any time, Roblox The Ride codes can help. All Roblox The Ride codes list Active Roblox The Ride codes MYLAPTOPKEEPSFREEZING — 40,000 RM (New) KRISMAS2024 — 40,000 RM (New) SIXTYKLIKES — 35,000 RM HALOWIN — 20,000 RM QWERTYUIOP1456789 — Free bike THXFOR35KLIKES — 35k RM FREEMONEYGUYS — 25k RM SEVERINE — 2.5k RM TENMILLIONVISITS — 2.5k RM THXFOR60KMEMBERS — 30k RM THERIDEONTOP — 25k RM HAFIYISSIGMASKIBIDI — 20k RM BIGUPDATE — 10k RM THERIDEBIGUPDATE — 30k RM RACEISNOWAVAILABLE — 2.5k RM Expired Roblox The Ride codes THXFORTHE20KLIKES 50K LIKES FREE BIKE HAPPYNEWYEAR 3K LIKES Related articles: Gym League codes and Untitl...

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, January 11, 2025 3:00 AM What are we all playing this weekend?       I'm terrified to go out, because last time I stepped outside the black ice on my road waggled my feet around threateningly at every step. I'm afraid I'll fall over, but weirdly I'm not so worried about, I dunno, hitting my head, as I am wanging my elbow and getting that jolt of fuzzy numbness all the way down my arm. At least if I hit my head I wouldn't be around to feel the aftermath. For all you fellows who are equally afeared of the outside world, let's all agree to stay indoors and play some excellent games. Here's what we're all clicking on this weekend! Read more

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, January 11, 2025 4:42 AM Anime Spirits codes (January 2025)       Updated January 11, 2025: Added new codes. Explore many islands filled with different quests, challenges, NPCs, and boss fights, but don't shy away from some exciting PvP battles as well. Try to collect as many Gems as possible to improve your hero, and check this guide for Anime Spirits codes that can help you progress quickly! All Anime Spirits codes list Active Anime Spirits codes OKAWALKMOMODUO — 30 Minutes of 2X EXP (New) DEATHNOTEANDKJ — 5 Race/Perk Spins and 250 Gems (New) FREESJWSOUL — 10 Race/Perk Spins and 500 Gems (New) CHRISTMASPT3 — 10 Race/Perk Spins and 500 Gems CHRISTMASPT2 — 10 Race/Perk Spins and 500 Gems CHRISTMASPT1 — 10 Race/Perk Spins and 500 Gems ASCENDEDDRAGONUPDATE — 30 Minutes of Kaido Dragon Soul and Scroll for AWK MUIGOKOUEVEGUTO — 30 Minutes of 2X EXP 80KLIKES — 10 Race/Perk Spins and 500 Gems GOJOSUKUNOUPDATE — 30 Minutes of 2X EXP DIVINECOSMICSAITAMO — 5 Race/Perk Spins and 2...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Saturday, January 11, 2025 4:32 AM Blox Fruits codes (January 2025) [XMAS]       Updated January 11, 2025: Added new codes. Join the Marines and protect the people, or choose a more rebellious lifestyle and become a pirate. Set sail to discover new islands and formidable enemies. To become the strongest pirate or Marine, you'll need to boost your progress with some Blox Fruits codes. All Blox Fruits codes list Active Blox Fruits codes BANEXPLOIT — 20 minutes of 2x EXP Boost (New) NOMOREHACK — 20 minutes of 2x EXP Boost (New) GetPranked — Rewards (New) EARN_FRUITS — 20 minutes of 2x EXP Boost FIGHT4FRUIT — 20 minutes of 2x EXP Boost NOEXPLOIT — 20 minutes of 2x EXP Boost CODESLIDE — 20 minutes of 2x EXP Boost ADMINHACKED — Stat Refund  ADMINDARES — 20 minutes of 2x EXP Boost  Axiore — 20 minutes of 2x Experience Bluxxy — Boost Sub2Fer999 — 20 minutes of 2x EXP Boost Sub2UncleKizaru — Stat Refund SUB2NOOBMASTER123 — 15 minutes of 2x Experience StrawHatMaine — 20 ...

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Kotaku Friday, January 10, 2025 5:30 PM Feeding Sodas To A Demonic Puppy Makes You Stronger In This New FPS       I'm nearly dead. Health is basically zero. I need help. So I step past a demonic dog and enter a dark, ominous bathroom. I quickly knock on the lone stall inside. It creaks open, I hear...something inside and then a single soda can rolls out. Instead of drinking it, however, I gamble, and knock again. And once again… Read more...

PCGamesN Friday, January 10, 2025 7:32 PM Delta Force Season 2 is going new map crazy and adding a 3v3v3 mode       For any emerging live service game, the key to cementing yourself as a mainstay (or, if I'm being brutally honest, simply surviving the first couple of months) is to have enough content and variety to keep players sticking around. Free-to-play shooter Delta Force has done just that since it launched in open beta last month. Even though its debut season is a scaled down, shorter affair, it has still bombarded fans with new maps, modes, weapons, events, and more. Well, for Delta Force Season 2, the pace shows absolutely no signs of slowing down. Continue reading Delta Force Season 2 is going new map crazy and adding a 3v3v3 mode MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Delta Force guns, Delta Force operators, Delta Force loadouts

PCGamesN Friday, January 10, 2025 6:29 PM Dragon-slaying Path of Exile 2 rival Dragonkin locks in early access launch       I still can't quite believe just how well Path of Exile 2 has done. Hundreds of thousands of players log on each day to grind the action RPG, despite it being in early access. Well, if 2024 was Path of Exile 2's year, maybe 2025 will be the year of Dragonkin The Banished, an upcoming ARPG similar to PoE 2 that's hitting early access in just a couple of months' time. Continue reading Dragon-slaying Path of Exile 2 rival Dragonkin locks in early access launch MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fantasy games, Best RPGs, Best games like Diablo

PCGamesN Friday, January 10, 2025 7:13 PM This problematic FF14 mod poses huge stalking and privacy risks        This article contains themes that may be distressing for some readers. Discretion is advised. Square Enix has something of a "don't ask, don't tell" policy for the Final Fantasy 14 community in regards to mods. The use of third-party plugins is outlawed and against the MMO's terms of service, but modders still continue to create them for FF14 and their use is fairly well known. Now PlayerScope, a troubling new mod that was made public recently, is causing panic among the community and is being dubbed "a stalker's wet dream." Continue reading This problematic FF14 mod poses huge stalking and privacy risks MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail review, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide

Siliconera Friday, January 10, 2025 8:00 PM New Persona 5 Bags Look Like Joker and Akechi's Uniforms       Good Smile Company revealed new Persona 5 Royal merchandise goods including bags that look like Joker and Akechi's school uniforms. Pre-orders for the items will open on January 20, 2025 from the Good Smile Company online store. The Akechi and Joker cosbags (or cosplay bags) cost 4,180 yen (or about $26.51) each. Additionally, the other goods announced include a Morgana-shaped pouch that costs 2,200 yen (~$13.95) and a set of soft and fluffy hairpins for 1,760 yen (~$11.16.) The hairpins are available in 2 different versions, one designed after Joker and the other one after Morgana. You can check out the items in more detail here: https://twitter.com/gsc_kahotan/status/1877611336332410942 Joker and Akechi have been featured wearing their regular clothes and school uniforms in a variety of merchandise, including the recently announced P5R Nendoroid of Goro Akechi in his uniform. A similar P5R Nendoroid of Joker in his school uniform previously released in October 2024. Good Smile Company will open pre-orders for the new Persona 5 Royal Joker and Akechi school uniform bags, Joker and Morgana soft hairpins, and the Morgana pouch on January 20, 2025. Persona 5 Royal is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch, and PC. The post New Persona 5 Bags Look Like Joker and Akechi's Uniforms appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Friday, January 10, 2025 7:30 PM Square Enix Outlines New Customer Harassment Policy       Square Enix has put out a customer harassment policy that focuses on protecting its employees. As a quick summary, it will no longer provide customer service to those who engage in this sort of harassment, nor will it allow them to continue enjoying their games or products. Customer harassment, according to Square Enix, is when customers (the players) target Square Enix staff with malicious behavior. Examples of such include physical violence, hateful speech (racism, prejudice, et cetera), threats, defamation, slander, trespassing, stalking, sexual harassment, and more. Acts that prevent staff from performing their duties, such as calling and keeping them on the phone for long periods of time, also count. While not harassment, Square Enix is also taking a stand against undue demand. This includes unreasonable exchanges or requests for monetary compensation, or unreasonable and excessive demands for punishment. For example, you can't demand that Square Enix fire someone just because they didn't offer you a refund. Square Enix also states that it will pursue legal action against particularly extreme acts of customer harassment. So in the worst case scenario, not only will you lose access to certain products or services from Square Enix, you will also get in trouble with the authorities and the law. Like streaming guidelines, though, a lot of the malicious behavior listed in the policy is socially unacceptable in any country. Most people shouldn't need to worry about infringing on it. You can read the new harassment policy in Japanese and in English on the Square Enix website. The post Square Enix Outlines New Customer Harassment Policy appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Friday, January 10, 2025 7:00 PM Cover Announces Measures Taken Against Hololive Defamation       Cover announced on its website the measures it's been taking against defamation, slander, and libel directed at its hololive talents. You can also make your own reports if you witness distressing or malicious behavior online. The news on Cover's website covers its actions from January to December 2024. According to Cover, it addressed 252 cases last year. Its actions mostly focus on removing posts and accounts on social media that infringe upon its rights. It also took legal action against websites, such as aggregator or "matome" sites, that might post personal information about a talent (whether the information is legitimate or not). Malicious posts, or posts that infringe on Cover or hololive's rights, usually entails content like impersonation, misinformation, slander, or libel. Direct harassment towards the talents or their fanbase also counts. For years, Cover (and other major VTuber agencies like Anycolor) has worked to keep its VTubers and other talents safe from online slander, defamation, and harassment. As it mentioned in its post in January 2025, this also includes disclosure requests. Disclosure requests only occur in the most malicious cases, though. You can read the full details of Cover's 2024 measures against defamation and harassment via its website. It's available in English and in Japanese. The post Cover Announces Measures Taken Against Hololive Defamation appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Friday, January 10, 2025 6:30 PM Sony Grid Scent Being Used With Infinity Nikki       Various Sony Stores throughout Japan are currently holding a new collaboration with the popular action-adventure game Infinity Nikki featuring Sony's Grid Scent. The Grid Scent will allow players to experience floral and forest scents inspired by the environments of the world of the game. The collaboration will be available until February 3, 2025 at the Ginza (Tokyo,) Sapporo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka Tenjin Sony stores. As part of the event, the stores will also be decorated with Infinity Nikki ornaments, and will offer trials of the PS5 version of the game. The Grid Scent experience will be offered via a demo video of Infinity Nikki, and will not be available during gameplay. The Grid Scent is a new prototype technology being tested and developed by Sony with its Tensor Valve odorant control technology. The system allows people to experience digital spatial aromatherapy while engaging in other activities, such as gaming. Infinity Nikki is an action-adventure game with dress-up elements. It is the fifth title in the series and the first open-world entry. As a reminder, developer Infold Games recently revealed some of the changes and quality of life additions that are planned for Infinity Nikki. Infinity Nikki is available on the PS5, PC, and mobile Android and Apple iOS devices. The post Sony Grid Scent Being Used With Infinity Nikki appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Friday, January 10, 2025 6:00 PM Idea Factory Switch Otome Temirana Delayed        One of the next Idea Factory International Switch otome games won't appear when we expected it to debut, as Temirana: The Lucky Princess now has a 2026 release window. When the game was announced at Anime Expo 2024, the company was saying it would appear in English in 2025. The delay was accompanied by a reveal that both Day One and Limited Editions will show up when the title does release. Idea Factory International didn't explain why Temirana is delayed. The game is already immediately available in Japan. It debuted on the Switch in April 2023 there. The digital and physical release is still planned. As for those physical copies, details about them are slim. Only the official Idea Factory International stores will offer a trading card with a purchase as part of the company's typical promotion. That will also be the only place where the Limited Edition is sold. However, we don't know what sets a Day One version apart from the standard one, and the inclusions with the collector's release weren't mentioned. A product page is live for wishlisting. Idea Factory International does have a Switch otome game coming out in 2025 as planned. That is Battlefield Waltz, which is set to launch in April 2025.  Temirana: The Lucky Princess will come to the Nintendo Switch outside Japan in 2026, rather than 2025. The post Idea Factory Switch Otome Temirana Delayed  appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Friday, January 10, 2025 5:30 PM Snow Miku 2025 Theme Song is "Crystal Snow"       "Crystal Snow," the theme song for the 2025 Snow Miku design, is now available on YouTube. Aqu3ra composed the song, while TomoboP handled the mastering. As usual, the Hatsune Miku Vocaloid software is used for the music. You can listen to "Crystal Snow" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcHZdiVD0Ww& Aqu3ra is a newer Vocaloid producer; he made his debut in 2018. Some examples of his compositions include "Supernova," "Ghost Dance," and "Lonely Universe." TomoboP (Tomodachi BoshuuP) debuted in 2009. Though he started out as a composer, he's more prominent nowadays for his audio mastering and engineering work. Illustrator Yuribou handled the artwork and animation for the "Crystal Snow" music video. Mono-Devoid edited it as well. In the description for "Crystal Snow," Piapro described it as a lovely song that conveys the warmth inside the cold feeling of ice. Piapro revealed this year's design back in August 2024. The theme for this year was "Kira Kira Snow Material," which is why there are snowflakes and ice shards in Miku's hair and outfit. This theme might've also served as inspiration for Aqu3ra and TomoboP when working on the song. Snow Miku is a seasonal version of Miku, with a design that changes every year depending on Piapro's theme. Design contests for Snow Miku started in 2012 and the look with the most votes at the end would be the "official" one to receive merchandise or appear in music videos. The first time a theme song appeared for a Snow Miku was in 2014, though. Good Smile Company will open up pre-orders for the Snow Miku 2025 Nendoroid later this year. The post Snow Miku 2025 Theme Song is "Crystal Snow" appeared first on Siliconera.

WGB Friday, January 10, 2025 5:13 PM Halo: The Master Chief Collection And Microsoft Flight Simulator Coming to PS5 and Switch 2, Claims Insider       Microsoft is reportedly expanding its multiplatform strategy, planning to support Switch 2 and PS5 with titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator and Halo: The Master Chief Collection launching this year.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, January 10, 2025 5:46 PM Atomfall Gets New Gameplay Overview Trailer       Features several game elements. The post Atomfall Gets New Gameplay Overview Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.