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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:56 AM
     The best Valheim mods

What are the best Valheim mods? Valheim doesn't officially support modding, but that hasn't stopped the community from building their own tools to alter the game.

If you're searching for a new way to experience Valheim without using Valheim console commands, or you want to change some of the more tedious aspects of the Viking game, these mods should have everything you need. It's important to note that every mod listed on this page can be used on dedicated Valheim servers.

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:53 AM
     Grab this fast Crucial gaming SSD for your PC or PS5 now, and save a huge $66

If you're a gamer with a healthy game collection, you won't be immune to the pressure of ever-decreasing disk space availability. If you're often finding yourself short of space to install new games, this gaming SSD deal is ideal for you. This 1TB Crucial T500 gaming SSD is a worthy additional drive for your gaming PC, and it's a decent price right now, scoring you 42% off the MSRP.

This Crucial drive offers a solid cost-to-performance ratio for gamers who want a budget upgrade to their rig. On paper, it's only a little slower than the Samsung 990 Pro, which is still the fastest PCIe 4.0 SSD recommendation in our best gaming SSD shortlist, giving you similarly top speeds for under $90.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Crucial MX500 review, Best SSDs for gaming

PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:32 AM
     The best relaxing games 2025

What are the best relaxing games? Sometimes, you don't always want to end a long, busy day being taken out by sweaty teenagers in Warzone or running for your life in Dead by Daylight. Instead, there are times when all you want to do is nestle into your cozy gaming throne with a cup of tea and the best chill games to help you forget your stress.

If the best PC games are a bit too stressful for you right now, our list of the best relaxing games offers a welcome break. With a selection of puzzle games, adventure games, and more, you can dive into the deep blue ocean of Abzu, experience the therapeutic satisfaction of really cleaning something in Powerwash Simulator, or even relax with friends in Tetris Effect. We've got all bases covered when it comes to the kind of chill games to soothe your soul. Breathe in...

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:19 AM
     AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT March launch explained by gaming GPU head

AMD's David McAfee has responded to complaints surrounding the upcoming Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT release date. The Vice President and General Manager of Radeon and Ryzen added context surrounding the delay after the graphics cards were originally expected to arrive this month.

So far, the two AMD RX 9070 graphics cards have had a weird time since they were revealed at CES 2025. Although announced, AMD didn't say much about the cards, their specs, or their release date. Instead, it was down to the company's card-manufacturing partners to showcase the cards on the show floor. They look like being a cost-effective alternative to Nvidia's RTX 5000 offerings but the full picture is still far from clear.

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:05 AM
     The best platform games on PC 2025

What are the best platform games on PC? Back in the '90s and early '00s, you couldn't escape the countless platformers and mascot characters catering to console gamers. However, apart from the likes of Commander Keen, Jazz Jackrabbit, and Duke Nukem, the PC got very little love. Thankfully, this stigma has lessened since those days, and we owe that in large part to the explosion of indies that have flooded onto digital storefronts over the past decade or so.

The best platform games have garnered a reputation for requiring mechanical mastery and sublime timing to complete them, but developers continue to push the genre forward by introducing RPG game elements and Metroidvania game maps. Platforming can also be a staple mechanic in some of the best story games, as demonstrated in releases like Celeste and Ori and the Blind Forest. With so much to choose from, here are the best platformers on PC.

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:03 AM
     Black Ops 6 Season 2 release date, anti-cheat update, and more

When is the Black Ops 6 Season 2 release date? The first season reload of Black Ops 6 and Warzone arrived at the end of last year, spinning up the annual content cycle in style. Following a loaded content drop with season start, Season 1 Reloaded brought with it a huge new Zombies map, a winter event, and more. Suffice it to say, a tantalizing precedent has been set as we look to Season 2.

If you've already uncovered the secrets of the latest Zombies map, Citadelle Des Morts, or have had your fun with all the Black Ops 6 modes that dropped throughout the season, then it's time to look ahead to the FPS game's next update. Here's everything that's coming with the Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 2 release date.

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 6:21 AM
     Grab a Steam Deck OLED from Valve with a deep discount, if you act quickly

Valve has restocked its refurbished Steam Deck selection in the US, meaning you can grab one for a discounted price if you're quick on the draw. The highly popular handheld usually starts at $549 for the OLED and $399 for the LCD models, but the refurbishing program heavily discounts the prices.

Right now, you can grab the best handheld gaming PC for $439 for the 512GB OLED model, or $519 for the 1TB version. That's a discount of $110 for the 512GB Steam Deck and $130 for the 1TB version. The LCD models are all out of stock, however, so you'll need to keep your eyes peeled if you're after an even cheaper entry point.

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 6:13 AM
     Scientific survival game Abiotic Factor teases explosive, Lovecraftian update

Despite frequent speculation that Half-Life 3 might still, one day, be real, it's probably best not to get our hopes up for now. What we did get in 2024, however, is Abiotic Factor, the magnificent survival game from Deep Field Games that feels heavily influenced by Valve's epochal scientific FPS. Its overwhelmingly positive Steam rating shows that 96% of player reviews recommend Abiotic Factor, meaning that even during early access it's well worth getting some friends together to try it out. Now, the developer gives us a deep dive into its next major update, which is taking us down into the terrifying depths of the reactors.

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 6:05 AM
     Project Zomboid maps have been revolutionized by an amazing new build 42 feature

I have this problem whenever I start a new game on Project Zomboid. I call it the death spiral. I spawn into a house but the loot containers don't have any useful weapons. So, I walk outside to go searching, and inevitably attract the attention of some zombies. This means I can't stop to search other buildings, so I have to keep walking… which attracts more zombies, which means I have even less time to search, and so on. If only there was some way to guarantee the presence of certain objects and resources. We're not quite there yet, but the new Project Zomboid update for unstable build 42 offers some small control over the randomized maps.

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 6:23 AM
     Borderlands 3 codes and how to redeem

January 23, 2025 We checked for new codes, and removed any expired codes.

What are the new Borderlands 3 codes? Gearbox's chaotic shooter has plenty to offer, but we can never say no to free loot. Redeem codes are released regularly and include keys to open loot chests, along with other trinkets to expand your arsenal further.

Some Borderlands 3 codes are permanent fixtures, while others are only available for a limited time. We've collected all the latest codes so you never miss out. You can even redeem these codes in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands if you just can't get enough of the FPS game series. Now you're all set, gear up for new Borderlands 3 updates with the latest promo codes below.

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 6:00 AM
     Genshin Impact codes January 2025 and how to redeem

What are the new Genshin Impact codes? Gathering Primogems and Mora in Genshin Impact can be quite the grind. Fortunately, developer Hoyoverse occasionally sends out gifts in the form of Genshin redeem codes. Most codes only work for a limited time, so it's best to redeem them as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Genshin Impact codes are released periodically, frequently appearing in Hoyoverse special programs: regular video updates detailing future updates to the free PC game. Redeem codes can also drop to celebrate milestones or to coincide with new Genshin Impact events. You can find all the active Genshin codes for January 2025 below, and we also detail what they get you, how to redeem them, and where you can look for more.

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 6:06 AM
     The best war games on PC

What are the best war games on PC? It's a tricky question to answer since there's been a long history of war games here in the world of PC gaming. Conceptually, it never changes, whether you're fighting in WW2 or you've taken to a future battlefield in, well, Battlefield. We've chosen some highlights from top-quality war games on PC for your consideration, from calmer free-to-play options to serious strategy games that cover some of history's most serious conflicts.

As new releases appear, we're always on the lookout for the best and newest war games to add to the list, so make sure you check back regularly. The free PC games are up top by default, so if you're looking for something to play with zero financial commitment, that's where to look.

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:54 AM
     Borderlands 4 release date estimate, trailers, and latest news

When is the Borderlands 4 release date? The Borderlands series dates back to 2009, when the first game was released on PC and consoles. Over the last 15 years, the series has become so popular that it was turned into a blockbuster movie in 2024 and, while that might have been met with a rather underwhelming reception, the franchise is set to continue with another videogame entry.

Confirmed during Gamescom Opening Night Live in August 2024, Borderlands 4 is already shaping up to be one of the more exciting action-adventure game releases coming up in the (potentially) near future. In the meantime, we can extrapolate when the exact Borderlands 4 release date might be, and what it could entail based on the latest tidbits of info.

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:24 AM
     All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards - January 2025

What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates.

Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament.

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:20 AM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links January 2025

January 23, 2025: We've added the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls and tokens.

How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way.

You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today.

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:09 AM
     Best BO6 loadouts for the current meta

What are the best Black Ops 6 loadouts? In theory, you're on a level playing field with everyone you come across in Call of Duty Black Ops 6; you all have access to the same weapons, attachments, and perks. It might not always feel that way, though, with weapons flowing in and out of the meta with each new patch. We've done the research, put in the hard yards, and figured out the best Black Ops 6 loadouts.

A new entry in the Call of Duty series brings with it new Black Ops 6 weapons and also a revamped movement system in Black Ops 6 Omnimovement. Skill expression has never been more prevalent in the FPS game, and while movement can be king, the best loadouts will put you in great stead to dominate every match you enter.

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:41 AM
     Warframe 1999 release date, gameplay, and more

When was the Warframe 1999 release date? The '90s were a breathtaking time to be alive. Full of change, the promise of a new millennium, and loads of fear about the computerized end of all things, which was only narrowly avoided by a ton of hard work by programmers. If you want to go back there, or never experienced that decade at all, Warframe 1999 gives you a taste of the last century.

Warframe 1999 had been on the horizon since Tennocon 2023, with plenty of hints about what shape the story will take and who we'll encounter on our time-hopping journey. The lid has been lifted on the free PC game after a surprise announcement just before The Game Awards. Read on to find out everything you need to know about Warframe 1999.

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:06 AM
     The Outer Worlds 2 release date window, trailer, and latest news

When is The Outer Worlds 2 release date? It's been a while since Obsidian Entertainment's first space venture, but it had much of the same DNA as the Fallout series. This isn't necessarily surprising, given that Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky, the creators of the Fallout series, were the game's directors. Now, we're finally getting the chance to head back to Halcyon in The Outer Worlds 2.

The first in Obsidian's space adventure series was an enjoyable RPG game, perhaps hampered by the studio's upcoming Microsoft acquisition. The Outer Worlds 2 was confirmed to be in active development in June 2021, but there has been radio silence ever since. We consider this as a good thing, as a release date window has now dropped, and it's soon. Here's what we know about the window for a The Outer Worlds 2 release date and what we can speculate about the upcoming space game sequel.

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PCGamesN Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:09 AM
     New League of Legends patch finally fixes Blue Essence, nerfs Feats of Strength

League of Legends is in a bit of an odd state just now. While it feels like early games can be decided by a single death or objective win, as things start to go late we've seen miracle steals and mammoth comebacks galore. At pro level, Atakhan seems to be relatively low priority despite his controversial Guardian Angle-style buff and the XP gains from Bloody Petals. And then there's the Blue Essence drama which, while somewhat ironed out, shook the faith of a lot of players - especially with Hextech Chests and level-up rewards biting the dust coming into 2025. League of Legends patch 25.S1.2 fixes a lot of these issues, but the addition of Arcane's Mel Medarda may just shake things up all over again.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:13 AM
    

Some eager beavers who bought the GeForce RTX 4090 at launch were, quite infamously, rewarded for their investment with a defective power adapter, one that that could melt the plastic in their £1679 graphics card like it was Ronald Lacey's face. Nvidia reckon that won't be an issue with for the imminent RTX 5090 and RTX 5080, though, even with the former's drastically increased 575W power limit.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:30 AM
    

You'd think Talha and Jack Co would have earned themselves a nice custard cream and a sit down after having just released Judero last September, but they're back already with a crowdfunder for Mashina - a robo-stuffed adventure where you'll "Dig, build, discover and mend in a chill, stop-motion world." Now I think about, you could probably eat quite a lot of custard creams in five months, although less so if you were using your hands to build model robots. Have a trailer. It's got robots in it.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, January 23, 2025 1:22 AM
    

Back in December, a bunch of cool games had the extreme impoliteness to sneak onto digital shelves while we were losing our hair, souls and marbles covering various gaming award shows. One of those games was Escape From Castle Matsumoto - which can be excused, admittedly, because it's a game about ninjas, and we expect ninjas to be sneaky.

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Twinfinite Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:58 AM
    
Grab all the free Potions, Pets, and other fabulous rewards with the help of Racing Simulator codes.

Twinfinite Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:10 AM
    
Always tip your landlord.

Twinfinite Thursday, January 23, 2025 6:16 AM
    
Anime Immortals codes are here to help you upgrade your favorite units fast, but only if you use them before they expire.

Twinfinite Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:07 AM
    
Ready to open some chests?

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, January 23, 2025 7:04 AM
     Solo Leveling Arise trailer screenshotUpdated January 23, 2025: We added a new code! Jump into the shoes of Sung Jinwoo, become a superstar Hunter, and slash through creatures on a quest for glory and renown! You're still a novice warrior in need of a helping hand to keep up with other Hunters, and Solo Leveling: Arise codes are just what you need. All Solo Leveling Arise codes list Working Solo Leveling Arise codes 1SOLVDEVNOTE23 — 10 Weapon Custom Draw Tickets, 20 Weapon Enhancement Gears Ⅲ, and 2 Precision Designs (New) 1STBONUSCODE — 10 Custom Draw Ticket (New) HAPPYN3WY3AR — 2025 Shadow Energy, 2 Hunter Exclusive Weapon Designs, and 5 Gems JAN16UDCODE — 1 Mana Power Extract, 100 Traces of Shadow, and 300,000 Gold 1STUDOF2025 — 1000 Essence Stones ONYOURBERUBEST — 1000 Essence Stones GOKANANTOURAID — 1000 Essence Stones WELCOME2025 — 5 Black Friday Lucky Box EVERYDAYSLV — 10 Custom Draw Tickets ANTSTORY1219 — First Edition of Magic Crafting I, Ad...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:49 AM
     Sakura Stand gameplay screenshot.Updated January 23, 2025: We looked for new codes. Drive into a gripping Roblox RPG experience inspired by JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, which is full of exciting quests, challenging battles, and a vast selection of Stands to collect and use against your foes. Tokens and Boost are always necessary, so use Sakura Stand codes to get more! All Sakura Stand codes list Active Sakura Stand codes SpookySpookyPlushie — 400 Candy Corn (New) PinPinponpon — 500 Tokens (New) TheCornBuff — 201 Candy Corn (New) StupidBug — 200 Candy Corn (New) MerryChristmas — 1k Tokens (New) IMustBeTheReasonWhy — 1k Tokens (New) TrickOTreat — 1 Token (New) GodGivenBurger — 2,000 Tokens (New) LobsterActivity — 2,000 Tokens (New) ChxmeiSavedTheDay — 1,000 Tokens SakuraStandSocialExperiment — A random reward between 1-1,000 Tokens (New Servers Only) FreeSFCValuePack — 1,000 Tokens AMMDEVSFROMHEAVENSTANDOMG — 750 Tokens DigitalCash —$10,00...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:49 AM
     Promo image for Dead by Daylight.Updated January 23, 2025: We looked for more codes! You can run, but you can't keep hiding forever, or else you'll get caught. Your only salvation from demise is to make a group effort and fix those lousy generators before the killer finds you. Winning is rewarding, but it's also fantastic to get freebies with Dead by Daylight codes. All Dead by Daylight codes list Active Dead by Daylight codes MAKEITREINDEER — 250k Bloodpoints (New) IFLOOKSCOULDCHILL — Frosty Eye Cosmetics (New) DBDDAY2024 — 300k Bloodpoints and 500 Iridescent Shards (New) DBDDMAYOKE — Silk Omamori and DbDDay Celebration Coin Charms (New) NOVASCASAS — 250k Bloodpoints BLOODPINT — 500k Bloodpoints DROPCT — Clock Tower banner (Nintendo Switch only) DROPDA — Dominus Anger Badge (Nintendo Switch only) the dark lord — Wax Candle Badge and Dusty Secrets Banner DROPSC — Snapper Casket Charm! DROPWE — Jonah Vasquez's head piece, Wear...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:49 AM
     Roblox Neighbors Official ArtUpdated January 23, 2025: Looked for new codes! For all my socially anxious gamers who don't know how to meet new people, we have the perfect game. No more queuing in Valorant or Overwatch to search for Discord kittens. You can meet actual normal members of society here and look good doing it with Roblox Neighbors codes. All Roblox Neighbors codes list Active Roblox Neighbors codes 60K — 60 Credits (New) ELF — 250 Credits XMAS — 100 Credits WINTER24 — 100 Credits THANKSGIVING24 — 150 Credits AUTUMN24 — Leaf Blower Skin SPOOKY — 50 Credits HALLOWEEN — 150 Credits 50K — 100 Credits 100K — 100 Credits 200K — 200 Credits HOUSESKINS — 300 Credits BACKTOSCHOOL — 100 Credits 40K — 125 Credits 200MILLION — 100 Credits RedWhiteBlue — 75 Credits TREASURE — 150 Credits RECESS — 100 Credits Iloveboogle — Random amount of Credits Expired Neighbors Race codes VC24 VOIC...

PC Invasion - FeedDDD Thursday, January 23, 2025 5:48 AM
     Mech Arena Promo ImageUpdated January 23, 2025: Checked for new codes! As a fan of tactical shooters, I fell in love with this title after my first 5v5 battle. It's easy to learn controls, rounds are short and exciting, and you can improve your robot fast if you're persistent enough. Also, we have some Mech Arena codes for unique weapons! All Mech Arena codes list Working Mech Arena codes HOLIDAYMECH — Rewards (New) MIDGAMEGIFT — 200 A-Coins and Credits MIDGAMER — Prodigy Crate SPOOKYSHOT — Rewards Expired Mech Arena codes MECH3YEARS CHAMPION FIREPOWER Related: Tarisland codes and Dark and Darker codes How to redeem codes in Mech Arena To redeem Mech Arena codes without any problems, follow these simple steps: Image by PC InvasionImage by PC InvasionImage by PC Invasion Launch Mech Arena on your device and complete the tutorial. Click the mailbox icon at the top of the screen (image 1). Choose the Promo Codes tab in the pop-u...

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GamersHeroes Wednesday, January 22, 2025 5:57 PM
    

Gamers Heroes recently got a chance to speak with The Blueshift Big Band's Joel Baer to learn more about their upcoming MAGFest performance, how they choose which tracks to cover, and more – read more with our interview.

The post The Blueshift Big Band Interview: Joel Baer Talks MAGFest, Song Creation, and Inspiration appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Wednesday, January 22, 2025 5:19 PM
    

The team at Bandai Namco has kicked off Season 9 of MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE, with Kurogiri from the League of Villains joining the battle alongside a new battle stage and costumes.

The post MY HERO ULTRA RUMBLE Season 9 Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Wednesday, January 22, 2025 8:22 PM
    

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a Metroidvania title sporting challenging combat, engaging platforming, and a stirring story. With all of that combined, fans of the genre are all but certain to adore every moment spent in its captivating world. Before you dive into the game, though, you're probably curious how…

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Kotaku Wednesday, January 22, 2025 5:45 PM
    

Earthblade was going to be the next game from the creators behind 2D pixel art action hits TowerFall and Celeste. But on Wednesday, designer Maddy Thorson announced the project was quietly canceled last month after a fallout between some of the team's members and the realization that the game's protracted development…

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PCGamesN Wednesday, January 22, 2025 8:42 PM
     Stunning Metroidvania Ender Magnolia hits 1.0 with colossal 98% Steam rating

If you thought January was a bit dry for amazing new games and that all the good stuff would begin to roll out in February, think again. After a stint in early access, Metroidvania sequel Ender Magnolia has just hit 1.0 and it's drowning in praise. This dark fantasy adventure already boasts an eye-watering 98% rating on Steam, glowing reviews from the critics, and is enjoying a big influx of players.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best action-adventure games, Best platform games, Best Metroidvania games

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 22, 2025 7:54 PM
     Celeste dev cancels promising platformer Earthblade after five years of work

It doesn't feel like it's been almost seven years since Celeste blew us all away with its gorgeous, memorable platforming. It's still talked about as one of the best indies ever. With that kind of reputation, there's naturally been a lot of buzz around the next project from developer EXOK (previously Maddy Makes Games), Earthblade. However, in a surprise announcement from studio head Maddy Thorson, the promising Metroidvania platformer has been canceled due to a "fracture" in the studio and a general lack of passion for the project.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Celeste: a platformer about anxiety, The best PC games of 2018: Celeste, PCGN Awards 2018

PCGamesN Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:24 PM
     Dragon Age The Veilguard performed

Dragon Age The Veilguard always had a tough act to follow - a ten year wait since the launch of the critically-acclaimed Inquisition made sure of that. Nevertheless, EA had some high expectations for BioWare's latest RPG, but now the publisher says it is revising its forecast for the rest of the financial year due to a collective underperformance from Dragon Age The Veilguard and, even more surprisingly, EA FC 25.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Dragon Age The Veilguard class, Dragon Age The Veilguard review, Dragon Age The Veilguard builds

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, January 22, 2025 11:13 PM
    

Celeste and Towerfall creators Extremely OK Games have announced the cancellation of their pixelart exploration platformer Earthblade, in what studio director Maddy Thorson calls a "huge, heartbreaking, and yet relieving failure". The decision to call it quits follows a bust-up within the development team, though this isn't, apparently, why they pulled the plug. Thorson and programmer Noel Berry have found making something "bigger and better" than Celeste exhausting, and have decided to work on smaller projects in future.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 22, 2025 11:30 PM
    

Cloud and Sephiroth Team up in a combo attack in FFVII Rebirth's PC version.

The Game Developers Conference 2025 is set to host a panel on the battle design of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Hosting the panel will be FFVII Rebirth's Battle Director Teruki Endo during GDC 2025, which will run from March 17-21, 2025.

The panel will center on the development of FFVII Rebirth's battle system and the process of turning a formerly turn-based system into one more focused on real-time action and strategy. Teruki Endo, leading the panel, will discuss the challenges in undertaking required to implement it.

The panel is open to anyone attending GDC 2025 with an interest in creating games with combat features and will not require any prerequisite experience or knowledge to attend. As of this moment, it is unknown as to how long the panel will be, or on what day or time during GDC 2025 it will be occurring. It is also currently unknown who else besides Endo will be part of the presentation.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will release on the PC on January 23, 2025 after being an exclusive title for the PS5. Square Enix are also giving away Chocobo-themed Steam Decks in honor of the release. FFVII Rebirth is also Steam Deck verified.

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth will release on Steam on January 23, 2025. It is currently available to play on PlayStation 5. GDC 2025 will be hosted in San Francisco, California on March 17-21, 2025.

The post GDC 2025 Will Feature Panel on FFVII Rebirth Battle Design appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, January 22, 2025 10:00 PM
    

Pikmin Furuta Chocolate Eggs

Consumers can obtain an exclusive series of Pikmin toys through a collaboration with Furuta Confectionary. Pre-orders for the Pikmin Chocolate Eggs are now available through online retailers such as Rakuten and Amazon. The Pikmin Chocolate Eggs will ship on February 3, 2025. [Thanks, Game Watch!]

A total of sixteen different toys are available to obtain through the collaboration. Unfortunately, this item can only be obtained in Japan. Which means if you want to get one of these exclusive toys, you'll need to use a middle-man service.

You can take a look at the toys you can collect from purchasing Furuta Confectionary Chocolate Eggs below:

All pre-orders are relegated to a 10-pack of eggs, with no guarantee of which toy consumers will get. As shown above, there are a variety of Pikmin and other creatures (like monsters) consumers can obtain. Some of these toys feature Pikmin holding various items from the game.

In 2024, the Pikmin 4 ice maker and cup were re-released. Consumers were given a second opportunity to get their hands on these themed items. The ice maker mold was, of course, Pikmin shaped. Whereas the cup itself featured illustrations of Pikmin bordering the edge.

The latest entry in the Pikmin series, Pikmin 4, is available on Nintendo Switch.

The post Pikmin Toys Are in Furuta Chocolate Eggs appeared first on Siliconera.


Siliconera Wednesday, January 22, 2025 9:30 PM
    

Phantom Blade Zero Gameplay new Year of the Snake

Developer S-GAME has shared a new gameplay video for it's upcoming title Phantom Blade Zero. Coming in at six minutes, the gameplay video showcases a total of two new weapons and highlights a boss fight that will appear in the game.

This gameplay trailer was released to celebrate the Year of the Snake, but more importantly, teases that a release date for Phantom Blade Zero will be announced sometime in 2025.

You can take a look at the trailer below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogm8X8SSyxs

Announced in 2023, Phantom Blade Zero is an action game from developer S-GAME. While compared to Black Myth Wukong, this title seems to feature an all original dark fantasy setting. Further details about the game have remained scarce despite it showing up at several trade shows and Summer Game Fest 2024.

The narrative surrounds the protagonist, Soul, as he seeks revenge on a mysterious order while only having sixty-six days to live. The original trailer featured several characters, with their names and involvement in the story having yet to be revealed. No doubt we'll be learning more about that soon, along with a potential release date for this action title.

Phantom Blade Zero is currently in development and will release sometime in 2025.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 22, 2025 9:00 PM
    

Play! Play! Play! Monster Hunter Wilds Event Heading to Tokyo

Sony and Capcom announced that a new Play! Play! Play! Monster Hunter Wilds event will allow players to play the game in advance and will appear in Tokyo on February 22, 2025. The recruitment period for those wanting to participate in the event will run until February 2.

The Play! Play! Play! event for Monster Hunter Wilds will offer an early play session of the game, as well as a public talk with the developers of the upcoming entry in the hunting action franchise. Additionally, the talk will be streamed live on the official PlayStation YouTube channel, and the stream time will be announced at a later date. It is unclear if the stream will be available in languages other than Japanese.

The event is free of charge, and those interested in assisting will have to submit a request via the available form shared by Sony. In case of too many submissions, the participants will be selected via lottery system. Sony has yet to reveal the exact location of the event, which is currently listed within the Tokyo Metropolitan Area.

For those outside of Japan looking to try the game, a new Open Beta Test 2 will appear on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC between February 6-9, 2025, then February 13-16, 2025.

Monster Hunter Wilds will come out for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam on February 28, 2025. The Play! Play! Play! Monster Hunter Wilds event will be held in Tokyo on February 22, 2025.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 22, 2025 8:30 PM
    

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Cygames filmed and uploaded a live-action tokusatsu episode based on Carrotman to promote Umamusume. The entire episode, which is nineteen minutes long, is available for free on YouTube.

You can watch Nutrition Warrior Carrotman - Lardlon Attacks! Unhealthy Food Is Changing the World?! here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=konTluT2mgU

The plot of Carrotman follows Emperor Fukenko (literally "unhealthy") ordering his underling Lardlon to make people unhealthy, which will in turn make them easier to conquer. Carrotman does his best to fight against the forces of evil and calories, but Lardlon overpowers him. Then, Biko Pegasus—the umamusume most obsessed with tokusatsu and sentai stuff—jumps in to save him. They then fight off Lardlon together.

As one might be able to infer from the lengthy live-action production of Carrotman, Cygames went all out for Umamusume. Musician and singer Hironobu Kageyama sang the opening theme, "Nutrition Warrior Carrotman." He is akin to the father of anison (anime songs) after his popularity with them in the 1980s brought him success. He sang the title tracks for Saint Seiya and Dragon Ball Z, and is also one of the founders of JAM Project.

Tomokazu Sugita also appeared in this commercial, voicing every male character other than Carrotman. Sugita is a prominent voice actor, whose career started in 1998. He's appeared in many anime and games, such as Gintoki in Gintama, Sakamoto in Sakamoto Days, Joseph in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Yusuke in Persona 5, Chrom in Fire Emblem Awakening, and more.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby is available on mobile devices and Windows PC in Japan. A global version is in development.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 22, 2025 8:00 PM
    

Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers Anime Starts in April

Arc System Works revealed that the upcoming Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers anime series will begin airing on April 5, 2025. A new trailer for the show also appeared alongside a key visual.

The promotional video showcases the new character Unika, a mysterious woman who claims coexistence with Gears is a mistake and wants to save the world by eradicating them all. Unika is an original character making her first appearance in the Guilty Gear franchise on the anime series. The new Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers video also showcased the opening theme song, which is titled "AXCLUSION" and performed by ulma sound junction.

The trailer is available in Japanese with English subtitles, and you can watch it below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAGDrC3SDPY

You can also take a look at the new key visual here:

As a reminder, Arc System Works announced the contents of the Guilty Gear Strive Season Pass 4, which will include Unika as a DLC character. Furthermore, the second DLC character in Season 4, Venom, has been delayed to the end of March 2025.

The Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers anime series will start airing in Japan on April 5, 2025. It will also appear on Crunchyroll sometime in the same month. Guilty Gear Strive is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 22, 2025 7:30 PM
    

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Toei Animation revealed that hololive VTubers will perform the opening themes for Special Edited Version - One Piece: Fish-Man Island Saga. There will be two versions of "We Go!" with different performers for each. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

From February 2, 2025, we'll hear the Shirakami Fubuki, Houshou Marine, and Tsunomaki Watame version of the song. Maki Otsuki, who performed the original anime's first ending theme "Memories," will join them. Then, from March 2, 2025, we'll hear the Takanashi Kiara, Hakos Baelz, and Kobo Kanaeru version of "We Go!" Joining them is Hiroshi Kitadani, who sang the original "We Go!" and other tracks for One Piece. Teddyloid and tepe will arrange this version. The songs will also appear on streaming platforms the day after they debut on the show.

In comments from the hololive VTubers and singers, they discuss how excited they were to participate in this project. Kiara mentioned that this was the first time they sang for an anime, so it was a great experience. Fubuki also talked about how she couldn't believe that she and other hololive members would sing for One Piece.

One Piece is available on streaming platforms like Crunchyroll. The hololive collaboration covers of "We Go!" will start appearing in Special Edition Version - One Piece: Fish-Man Island Saga episodes from February 2025.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 22, 2025 7:00 PM
    

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Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin characters will appear as free launch-day DLC characters in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. This information first appeared during the official stream to commemorate how pre-orders are open for the latest Rune Factory game. [Thanks, Famitsu!]

https://www.youtube.com/live/-EQzST9YFYY?si=WophSAJ49U8wNiQC&t=6163

The information comes near the end of the stream, which shows Sakuna and Tama sitting outside a house before running to help with the rice fields. It then ends with a shot of Sakuna looking out over the village. The stream did not provide any further information on the Sakuna and Tama DLC in Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma. However, as this is free DLC, you don't actually need to add them to your game if you don't want to see them.

Other information that Edelweiss revealed in the stream include new romanceable characters Pilika and Cuilang, as well as information on village management and combat. In total, there are sixteen possible characters to romance—the most in a Rune Factory game—and all of the scenes are fully voiced. Aside from romantic scenes, you can also hang out with them in everyday situations. The game also includes same-sex marriages, as well as marriages between the protagonists. Heterosexual marriages may also results in children.

Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma will come out on May 30, 2025 for the Nintendo Switch and Windows PC via Steam.

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Siliconera Wednesday, January 22, 2025 6:00 PM
    

Venus Vacation Prism: Dead or Alive Xtreme Delayed

Koei Tecmo has delayed the release of Venus Vacation Prism – Dead or Alive Xtreme by 3 weeks to March 27, 2025. A second trailer for the game showcasing the gameplay and available Dead or Alive heroines was also released.

Producer Yasunori Sakuda shared a message regarding the delay. In it, he explained that they decided to delay Venus Vacation Prism – Dead or Alive Xtreme in order to deliver the best possible experience. To do this, the developers have decided to increase the number of episodes and improve the quality of the game to avoid compromising the experience.

The new trailer is only available in Japanese, and it showcases the 6 heroines Misaki, Honoka, Tamaki, Fiona, Nanami, and Elise. You can check out the second trailer for Venus Vacation Prism – Dead or Alive Xtreme here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaObkEh5gAU

Furthermore, Koei Tecmo shared the PC system requirements for the game. The minimum requirements ask for at least an Intel Core i5-7400 or Ryzen 3 3200G, 8GB of RAM, and at least a GeForce GTX 1650 (VRAM 4GB) or AMD Radeon RX 570 (VRAM 8GB) GPU. As for the recommended settings, the game will require at least an Intel Core i7-8700 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 XT for the processor, 16GB of RAM, and at least a NVIDIA GeForce RTX2070 (VRAM 8GB) or Radeon RX 5700 XT (VRAM 8GB). The game size will be 32GB and an SSD is recommended.

While Venus Vacation Prism – Dead or Alive Xtreme will only come out in Japan, South Korea, and other Southeast Asian countries, the game will also include an English localization aimed for the aforementioned region. Koei Tecmo originally announced the game back in late September 2024.

Venus Vacation Prism – Dead or Alive Xtreme has been delayed and will come out for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam and DMM Games on March 27, 2025.

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MonsterVine Wednesday, January 22, 2025 11:00 PM
     Extremely OK Games, LTD. has announced in a blog post today that they're cancelling work on their no-longer upcoming 2D action-adventure game, Earthblade. EXOK's past titles, Celeste and Towerfall, generated a lot of hype in the gaming community for their next project, which was sadly cancelled just today. Originally announced in April of 2021, it […]