Mar 23, 22:00


GamersHeroes Sunday, March 23, 2025 3:04 PM
    

Gamers Heroes recently spoke with legendary Composer Grant Kirkhope at GDC 2025 about his work on the Yooka-Replaylee soundtrack, what inspires him, and more - learn more with our interview.

The post Grant Kirkhope GDC 2025 Interview: Legendary Composer talks Yooka-Replaylee, Inspiration, and More appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Sunday, March 23, 2025 2:33 PM
    

Gamers Heroes recently spoke with SWERY at GDC 2025's ID@Xbox event to discuss Hotel Barcelona's collaborative elements with SUDA51, its horror elements, and even his favorite scary movie.

The post Hotel Barcelona GDC 2025 Interview: SWERY Talks Collaboration With Suda51, Horror Elements, and Favorite Scary Movie appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Sunday, March 23, 2025 2:18 PM
    

Gamers Heroes met with Pew Pew Games at GDC 2025 to discuss Terminull Brigade's Nullverses, distinct Rogueteers, and sheer passion - learn more with our preview.

The post Terminull Brigade GDC 2025 Preview – The Nullverse Awaits appeared first on GamersHeroes.


PCGamesN Sunday, March 23, 2025 2:17 PM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links March 2025

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

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.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice

Siliconera Sunday, March 23, 2025 3:00 PM
    

Fastest Way to Level Up in Atelier Yumia

The recent release of Atelier Yumia is here. This brings with it the start of a new sub-series in the Gust series. Looking back at all games, what is the best Atelier game? This is a question our Siliconera staff wants to find out. Look below for our picks for the best Atelier game in the series. Some of the results may surprise you!

How to Unlock Shop Trading in Atelier Yumia
Screenshot by Siliconera

Siliconera Speaks Up: Our Favorite Atelier Games

I miss the Atelier Iris trilogy. I think it would be fantastic to see a remaster collection that brought all three games back for the Switch, PS5, and PC. I mean, we've seen NIS bring back its PS2 classics. It feels like it's time to revisit those JRPGs. -- Jenni

The Atelier Iris trilogy was fantastic. However, if I had to pinpoint my favourite entry from the series, it would be Atelier Iris 2. Not only did it have the most engaging plot, but the dynamic between the characters was surprisingly heartfelt. Hopefully, the trilogy will return in some fashion to modern consoles. -- Yasmine

Call me nostalgic, but I am still a sucker for the very first Atelier game I ever played: Atelier Rorona. Rorona has the right mix of simplicity in its 3D visuals and combat while still having enough depth in the synthesis mechanics. I also appreciate the daily system with requirements for completing objectives before time runs out. This gives the game an almost Harvest Moon/Story of Seasons vibe to it, which is quite different from the more open-world, action-packed adventures of more recent Atelier games. That said, the recent Atelier Yumia is a close second for me. It broadens the series in such smart ways with a fun open-world to explore and a surprisingly solid story. Strangely enough, Atelier Yumia is pretty much what I wanted Tales of Arise to be, though not necessarily what I wanted the Atelier series to be. That said, it is an incredible game if you look at it without the lens of the rest of the franchise. -- Cody

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land is available for Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.

The post What Is the Best Atelier Game? appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Sunday, March 23, 2025 3:47 PM
    

Wilson Odobert RTTF card in EA FC 25

The Dream Big Objective is a really interesting set of tasks in EA FC 25 that can reward you with new packs, evolutions, and a promo player as the highlight.

The new objective set has several tasks to complete, and finishing all of them will require a fair bit of time. Let's take a look at all the available rewards, along with how to obtain them.

EA FC 25 Dream Big Objective guide

The new objective has ten tasks to complete.

Task How to Complete Rewards
Kick-Off Whistle Play 1 match in Ultimate Team game mode Ethan Nwaneri Dreamchasers 20 games loan
Chasing the Win Win 6 matches in any Ultimate Team mode while using a Dreamchasers item in your starting eleven 1000 SP
Born to Score Score 8 goals in any Ultimate Team mode while using a Dreamchasers item in your starting elven 82+ x10 Rare Gold Players Pack
Lights, Camera, Goals! Score 10 goals in Rivals/Champions or Ultimate Team Friendlies while using a Dreamchasers item in your starting eleven 84+ x4 Rare Gold Players Pack
Long-Range Dreamer Score 3 goals from outside the box in Rivals/Champions or Ultimate Team Friendlies while using a Dreamchasers item in your starting eleven 84+ x5 Rare Gold Players Pack
Hats Off Score 3 goals in a single match in Rivals/Champions or Live Ultimate Team Friendlies while using a Dreamchasers item in your starting eleven 1 of 4 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Flying High Score 1 bicycle kick in any game mode while using a Dreamchasers item in your starting eleven 1 of 2 87+ Rare Gold Players Pack
Finesse the Dream Score 4 Finesse goals in Rivals/Champions/Ultimate Team Friendlies while using a Dreamchasers item in your starting eleven Finesse Shot and Trivela base playstyles
Power & Precision Score 4 Power Shot goals in Rivals/Champions/Ultimate Team Friendlies while using a Dreamchasers item in your starting eleven Power Shot and Chip Shot base playstyles
Dream Through the Gaps Assist 4 goals with through balls in Rivals/Champions/Ultimate Team Friendlies while using a Dreamchasers item in your starting eleven Incisive Pass base playstyle

EA FC 25 Wilson Odobert card stats
Screenshot via Destructoid

While the individual rewards are decent, the main reason behind the grind is the 90-rated Wilson Odobert RTTF card. This is the first special item of the Spurs wonderkid, and he can also secure upgrades in the future if his club can do well in the Europa League. A future evolution like Strike Force could improve this item massively, so make sure to complete the objective till it's live in Ultimate Team.

The post EA FC 25 Dream Big Objective rewards and tasks appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Sunday, March 23, 2025 3:04 PM
    

Ole Gunnar Solksjaer Dreamchasers Hero SBC card in EA FC 25

The Ole Gunnar Solksjaer Dreamchasers Hero SBC is now live in EA FC 25, and it offers a surprising balance of affordability and quality.

This is the best version of Solksjaer in Ultimate Team, and you'll have to complete all the tasks to obtain the item. Let's take a look at how you can complete the latest challenge and if doing so is worth your coins.

EA FC 25 Ole Gunnar Solksjaer Dreamchasers Hero SBC tasks

The new Dreamchasers Hero SBC has three tasks, and here are the requirements.

Task 1 - Manchester United

  • Min. 1 Players from: Manchester Utd
  • Min. 1 Players: Team of the Week
  • Min. Team Rating: 84

Task 2 - Premier League

  • Min. 1 Players from: Premier League
  • Min. Team Rating: 85

Task 3 - Top Form

  • Min. 1 Players: Team of the Week
  • Min. Team Rating: 86

EA FC 25 Ole Gunnar Solksjaer Dreamchasers Hero SBC solutions

Here's a set of solutions to complete the new Hero SBC in Ultimate Team.

Task 1 - Manchester United

  • Any 87-rated TOTW item
  • Savinho 82
  • Schmidt 82
  • Viggosdottir 84
  • Marta 84
  • Lobotka 82
  • Partey 82
  • Mane 84
  • Jorginho 82
  • Koulibaly 84
  • Casemiro 84

Task 2 - Premier League

  • Dallmann 84
  • Caruso 84
  • Doorsoun 84
  • Miedema 85
  • Buchanan 84
  • Le Sommer 85
  • Marta 84
  • Kimmich 86
  • Mane 84
  • Calhanoglu 86
  • Stones 85

Task 3 - Top Form

  • Any 88-rated TOTW item
  • Kelly 86
  • Baltimore 84
  • Alba Redondo 84
  • Little 86
  • Mac Allister 86
  • Alexander-Arnold 86
  • Foord 85
  • Girelli 85
  • Kimmich 86
  • Mahrez 85

Is the Ole Gunnar Solksjaer Dreamchasers Hero SBC worth completing in EA FC 25?

Solksjaer Dreamchasers Hero card in EA FC 25
Screenshot by Destructoid

The new Solksjaer item offers incredible value, given that you have to spend less than 100,000 coins to get all the required fodder. It also offers 5* Weak Foot, along with 92 Pace and 94 Shooting. Press Proven+ is underrated in the current meta, while Finesse Shot+ remains as overpowered as ever.

This is an absolute bargain SBC you should complete to add a new bench option. There's a high chance for the card to improve in the future with the help of an evolution. In fact, this SBC overtakes the Dayot Upamecano Dreamchasers challenge in terms of value for fodder.

The post EA FC 25 Ole Gunnar Solksjaer Dreamchasers Hero SBC solutions appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Sunday, March 23, 2025 3:02 PM
    

All skaters in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 Remake

Controversial skater and Jackass personality Bam Marger will make a return to the iconic series, and there's an awesome reason behind it.

Margera had, up until now, been absent from the list of skaters present in the upcoming Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4, but according to the latest episode of The Live Club skate podcast, Margera will be indeed making a return, and because the Birdman himself insisted on it.

As caught by VGC, the podcasters explain that Tony Hawk himself called Activision and said that they were going to put Bam in the game. The game was already done, but Hawk was unflinching and had the studio fly Bam in last minute to get his body scanned to be in the game.

"The game was already done," host Roger Bagley explained. "Tony called up Activision and was like, 'hey, we're putting Bam in the thing,' and they were like, 'hey, we can't'. He goes 'no, you're gonna do it,' and basically made them fly Bam back out there to get body-scanned and everything else, and get him back in the game."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-PedsiljOc

Who is Bam Margera?

Bam Margera is a skater whose DIY CKY movie series paved the way for mainstream success with MTV's Jackass and its films, as well as his spin-off series, Viva la Bam. In recent years, Margera's longstanding struggle with drug and alcohol addiction has forced him out of the public eye and larger projects and even led to production of the latest Jackass installment, Jackass Forever, moving on without him.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 will be released on July 11 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Switch, and PC; Collector's or Deluxe edition owners will get early access starting July 8. The game will also feature cross-platform multiplayer, and launch day one will be on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

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Destructoid Sunday, March 23, 2025 2:38 PM
    

One of the best cards to use in the GOAT Behaviour Evolution in EA FC 25

The GOAT Behaviour Evolution is now available in EA FC 25, and you can spend 100,000 coins to upgrade a card of your choice.

Despite not being free, the latest evolution offers substantial updates. There's plenty of stat boosts, along with new playstyles roles. Let's take a look at the evolution requirements and upgrades, followed by the best players to use.

EA FC 25 GOAT Behaviour Evolution requirements

Here are the requirements for GOAT Behaviour Evolution in EA FC 25.

  • Max Pos. 3
  • Overall Max. 89
  • Position RW
  • Max PS 10
  • Max PS+ 2
  • Pace Max. 91
  • Physicality Max. 82

EA FC 25 GOAT Behaviour Evolution upgrades

There are five levels of upgrades with certain conditions to unlock them in the first place.

Upgrade level 1

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • Role++ RW Inside Forward++
  • PlayStyle Technical (^10)
  • Overall +5 (^92)
  • Pace +10 (^91)
  • Crossing +30 (^90)
  • Vision +35 (^90)
  • Ball Control +35 (^92)

Upgrade level 2

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • New Pos. ST (^4)
  • Role++ ST False 9++
  • PlayStyle Finesse Shot (^10)
  • Overall +5 (^92)
  • Shooting +20 (^92)
  • Agility +30 (^92)
  • Dribbling (attr.) +35 (^92)

Upgrade level 3

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • PlayStyle+ Technical (^2)
  • PlayStyle First Touch (^10)
  • PlayStyle Trivela (^10)
  • Overall +5 (^92)
  • Pace +15 (^91)
  • Balance +30 (^92)
  • Fk Accuracy +50

Upgrade level 4

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • SM +4 ★ (^5)
  • PlayStyle Dead Ball (^10)
  • Overall +5 (^92)
  • Shooting +20 (^92)
  • Reactions +40 (^92)
  • Short Passing +40 (^90)
  • Curve +40 (^90)

Upgrade level 5

  • Rarity Evolutions III
  • PlayStyle+ First Touch (^2)
  • PlayStyle Low Driven Shot (^10)
  • Overall +2 (^92)
  • Physicality +25 (^82)
  • Long Passing +30 (^90)
  • Composure +40 (^92)

Upgrade level 1 requirements

  • Play 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 2 requirements

  • Play 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 3 requirements

  • Play 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 4 requirements

  • Play 4 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Upgrade level 5 requirements

  • Play 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Win 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Best players to use in EA FC 25 GOAT Behaviour Evolution

There are over 15,000 options, and here are some of the best cards to consider.

  • Michael Olise Thunderstruck
  • Jairzinho Base Icon
  • Viktor Ibarbo Streets Won't Forget
  • Rodrygo TOTW
  • Lamine Yamal Succession
  • Riyad Mahrez Globetrotters
  • Jarrod Bowen Winter Wildcards
  • Bukayo Saka Thunderstruck
  • Bernardo Silva Winter Wildcards

These items make the best choices considering the stat upgrades and new playstyle+ on offer. As an alternative, you can also include a chained evo item to upgrade it further.

The post GOAT Behaviour EA FC 25 Evolution: Best players to use appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Sunday, March 23, 2025 2:20 PM
    

One of the best cards to use in Strike Force EA FC 25 Evolution

The Strike Force Evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and it offers an excellent set of upgrades to a card of your choice.

To unlock the evolution, you'll have to spend either 500,000 coins or 1,000 FC Points. While the evolution is expensive, you get excellent set of stat boosts, playstyles, and roles. Let's take a look at the best possible cards to include in this evolution along with the requirements and upgrades.

EA FC 25 Strike Force Evolution Requirements

Here are the requirements for Strike Force Evolution in EA FC 25.

  • Max Pos. 2
  • Overall Max. 90
  • Position ST
  • Max PS+ 2
  • Pace Max. 98
  • Shooting Max. 98
  • Dribbling Max. 98

EA FC 25 Strike Force Evolution Upgrades

Here are the upgrades offered by the evolution, along with the required tasks.

Level 1 upgrades

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • New Pos. RW
  • PlayStyle+ Quick Step (^3)
  • Overall +5 (^94)
  • Shooting +10 (^90)
  • Dribbling +10 (^94)
  • Passing +10 (^86)

Level 2 upgrades

  • Rarity In-Progress Evolution
  • New Pos. LW
  • Role++ RW Inside Forward++
  • PlayStyle+ Finesse Shot (^3)
  • Overall +5 (^94)
  • Defending +10 (^80)
  • Physicality +10 (^86)

Level 3 upgrades

  • Rarity Evolutions III
  • SM +4 ★
  • Role++ LW Inside Forward++
  • PlayStyle+ Low Driven Shot (^3)
  • Pace +10 (^95)

Level 1 upgrade requirements

  • Play 2 matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game.

Level 2 upgrade requirements

  • Play 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Level 3 upgrade requirements

  • Play 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.
  • Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.

Best players to use in EA FC 25 Strike Force Evolution

With over 50,000 choices, there are plenty of great cards to consider. Here are the best choices in my books.

  • Luis Suarez Flashback
  • Ronaldo Winter Wildcards
  • Samuel Eto'o Base Icon
  • Fernando Torres Future Stars Icon
  • Cody Gakpo Showdown
  • Cristiano Ronaldo Globetrotters
  • Kenny Dalglish Winter Wildcards
  • Morgan Rogers Future Stars
  • Antoine Griezmann Total Rush

This is the best evolution over the course of last two months, so make sure to utilize it well to get a new attacker for your Ultimate Team squad.

The post Strike Force EA FC 25 Evolution: Best players to use appeared first on Destructoid.


Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, March 23, 2025 8:09 PM
    

A developer video was also released.

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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, March 23, 2025 7:56 PM

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, March 23, 2025 7:46 PM
    

It is reportedly a very gruesome game.

The post Silent Hill f Denied Classification in Australia appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Mar 23, 14:00


GamersHeroes Sunday, March 23, 2025 1:51 PM
    

Gamers Heroes recently sat down for a hands-on experience of WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers at GDC 2025 - see what awaits in this dark and fantastical world with our preview.

The post WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers GDC 2025 Preview – Fighting the Inner Demons appeared first on GamersHeroes.


GamersHeroes Sunday, March 23, 2025 1:36 PM
    

Gamers Heroes recently got a chance to check out Blades of Fire's forging, unique combat system, and nasty trolls at GDC 2025 - learn more with our hands-on preview.

The post Blades of Fire GDC 2025 Preview – Forge Your Legend appeared first on GamersHeroes.


Kotaku Sunday, March 23, 2025 9:00 AM
    

This week saw the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows (read our review here) and if you're one of the many people flocking to feudal Japan this weekend, we've got an assortment of tips to help you get started. We've also got recommendations for honing your ground game in Civilization VII and some pointers for making…

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PCGamesN Sunday, March 23, 2025 12:07 PM
     One of the greatest modern FPS games, Trepang2 is 63% off for one day only

Perhaps the most important aspect in creating a truly memorable first-person shooter is good sound design. It's something Doom gets extremely right, but the vicious intensity of Trepang2 matches it beat for beat. Drawing inspiration from classic PC shooters like FEAR, but with the potential for more high-octane glory that embraces true combat flow, Trepang2 has earned itself a mighty 93% Steam rating. If you've overlooked one of the most explosive, essential FPS games in years, you can get it at a whopping discount for a short time.

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PCGamesN Sunday, March 23, 2025 11:12 AM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links March 2025

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

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 Sunday, March 23, 2025 11:00 AM
     Atelier Yumia sets a new record for the iconic JRPGs, but responses are mixed

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Envisioned Land marks the 26th mainline entry in the long-standing series of alchemy-themed JRPGs that began back in 1997 with Atelier Marie: The Alchemist of Salburg. As it's branched onto PC, the games have begun to see increased popularity on Steam, with the recent Atelier Ryza trilogy proving a notable winner. Yumia's launch has been met with the game's highest numbers yet on the Valve platform, but reviews show that not everyone is happy.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best JRPGs, Best single-player games, Best RPGs

PCGamesN Sunday, March 23, 2025 10:13 AM
     Huge new strategy game blends Cities Skylines 2, WW1, and deep mechanics

In Cities Skylines 2, you start with a promising new world - a lush, empty peninsula where everything is possible. In Frostpunk 2, it's the opposite. The environment has been destroyed and even the simplest resources are scarce. Kaiserpunk, an ambitious new strategy game that has finally just arrived on Steam, takes place somewhere in the middle. This is an alternative history where the end of WW1 has fractured the entirety of Europe into tiny, dysfunctional city states. You can still dream big and build even bigger, but the existential threat of being invaded and conquered looms large. Mixing grand strategy with detailed production-line creation, this one has promise.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city building games, Best management games, Best grand strategy games

PCGamesN Sunday, March 23, 2025 8:37 AM
     Co-op dungeon crawler Rotwood introduces farming, cooking, and frost powers

Hack-and-slash dungeon crawler Rotwood is now a lot more delicious. The chaotic co-op game from Klei Entertainment, developers of Don't Starve, Invisible Inc, and Oxygen Not Included, has continued to grow since its early access launch in April 2024. As we near its first anniversary, Klei has just dropped a packed free update that introduces more progression options, a cool family of 17 frost powers, and an overhaul for its Molded Grave biome.


PCGamesN Sunday, March 23, 2025 8:35 AM
     InZOI is the chaotic evil Sims rival I've always wanted

Krafton's InZOI might be the first life sim to properly challenge EA's The Sims. I've been playing around in its gigantic dollhouse for the past week or so, and I'm now more excited than ever by its potential, even if it still has some way to go.

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PCGamesN Sunday, March 23, 2025 7:41 AM
     Forgotten 1999 PC classic is completely free to keep, but you need to be fast

When you think of the best classic PC games, point-and-click adventures are always going to be high on the list. LucasArts brought us Monkey Island and Day of the Tentacle. Revolution had Broken Sword, and Sierra delivered King's Quest. But Amerzone is one of those delightful curiosities you might have forgotten, yet stands alongside games like Myst as a true relic of the era, one that floods your brain with nostalgia at a mere mention. Whether you experienced it at the time, or it remains a complete unknown to you, the 1999 original can be yours completely for free right now, as developer Microids prepares a full remake.


PCGamesN Sunday, March 23, 2025 7:07 AM
     Despite the backlash, Assassin's Creed Shadows' Naoe is excited for you to play

Masumi is a seasoned musician and an accomplished actor you may have seen in the neon-bathed streets of Yakuza Princess. Her debut videogame role is Naoe in Assassin's Creed Shadows, the latest triple-A game to face a range of often ill-informed complaints on everything from its inclusion of African samurai Yasuke to Ubisoft's portrayal of Sengoku period Japan, with 'historical accuracy' being weaponized against it. Overall, the latest in the stealth-action turned RPG series has been subject to more online criticism and suspicion than perhaps any other major release in recent memory.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Assassin's Creed Shadows review, Assassin's Creed Shadow weapons, Assassin's Creed Shadows skills

PCGamesN Sunday, March 23, 2025 6:37 AM
     Blue Lock Rivals codes March 2025

March 23, 2025: The remaining new Blue Lock Rivals codes for the Nel Isagi + Kurona update have arrived.

What are the new Blue Lock Rivals codes? While your metavision may let you play the perfect pinpoint pass, you'll need a little extra assistance perceiving all the freebies the Roblox game offers.

Blue Lock Rivals throws you into world soccer's biggest pressure cooker, putting your skills to the test as you channel the playstyles of the hit series' biggest hitters on the field. Whether you're consuming your opponents Rin-style, or sending them to the store with your Nagi-esque tekkerz, you'll need to be on your A-game to succeed in the Roblox experience. Read on to find out the anime game's latest codes and how to redeem them.

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PCGamesN Sunday, March 23, 2025 6:32 AM
     Five Nights TD codes March 2025

March 23, 2025: An extra new Five Nights TD code has landed to make up for the delayed release of UPD 41.

What are the newest Five Nights TD codes? The latest list of working Nights TD codes we've put together in this guide has been fully tested and is ready to grant you helpful rewards like in-game currency and other essentials.

Inspired by the original Five Nights at Freddy's games, this Roblox take on the iconic horror franchise has been immensely popular with thousands of active players. If it's other horror games you're after, be sure to try out the current Descent codes or Murder Mystery 2 codes. To make it through the night in Five Nights TD though, you'll need the rewards from the codes listed below for the best chance of survival.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, March 23, 2025 12:00 PM
    

Hello reader who is also a reader, and welcome back to Booked For The Week - our regular Sunday chat with a selection of cool industry folks about books! As a reward for sticking with this column for so long, I'm delighted to announce that we'll soon be rolling out the chance for you to write in with a detailed list of all your most subversive ideas and which books inspired you to hold them, and in return I'll send you an email alerts if those books ever appear in this column. Cormac McCarthy's The Road is widely considered a classic so I'll just call it 'McCarthyism' for simplicity.

This week, it's the co-founder of Finji - publisher of such luxury games as Tunic, Wilmot's Warehouse, and Night In The Woods - Bekah Saltsman! Cheers Bekah! Mind if we have a nose at your bookshelf?

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, March 23, 2025 7:00 AM
    

In his irregular newsletter, Culture: An Owner's Manual, W. David Marx wrote about the age of the double sell-out. His argument is that, by the end of the 20th century, it was deemed acceptable for artists to sell-out because commercial activities were understood to pay for creative work, but now culture's most successful creators sell-out simply to sell-out further.

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Free in-game Cash? That's what the Arise Crossover codes are here for.

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Anime Immortals codes are here to help you upgrade your favorite units fast!

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Siliconera Sunday, March 23, 2025 12:00 PM
    

Assassin & Cinderella Manga Follows a Cute High-risk Romance

When I first heard about Assassin & Cinderella, someone told me the manga was like a sexier take on the Spy x Family formula. While I can see that, it wasn't my first response after finishing the first volume. Rather, it's more like an idealized fantasy with cute characters who probably don't get to enjoy ordinary life getting a chance to actually experience romance and fall in love. 

I mean, it's absolutely still sexy. 

But I just didn't expect it to also be so sweet.

Editor's Note: There will be minor spoilers for the first volume of the Assassin & Cinderella manga below.

Assassin & Cinderella doesn't begin with build up or any stage setting. Rather, we're immediately dropped into a scene in which a couple named "Mi" and "Ri" are reuniting. Mi is actually Neneko, a spy who is investigating an assassin and pretending to be an innocent, ordinary girl who becomes his girlfriend to do so. Except "Ri," whose real name is Omi, already worked that out. Her cover blown, she fears he'll kill her, because of course an assassin would do that to an enemy, right? Wrong. He actually fell in love with her, the real her he saw shining through during her "mission." 

Of course, her life would still be in danger, because she failed. But Omi has a solution for that too. He suggests a marriage of convenience. He gets to spend time with a woman he adores. She gets the safety of staying alive and not being held accountable to her organization via strategic information "leaks." And even if something went wrong otherwise, Omi points out he's strong enough to help her stay alive if the truth is ever exposed.

Which means the rest of the first volume of the Assassin & Cinderella manga gets to be mostly dedicated to actually watching them fall in love. Omi, due to his awareness of the situation, is already in that place, romantically. He caught on to what Neneko was up to. So we get to enjoy seeing her adjust to something of a normal life and as regular a relationship some people in such dangerous jobs can enjoy. He makes her breakfast. They go shopping together. They get married. He surprises her with a dessert gift for the first time. She meets his coworkers. 

Yes, this also means that the elephant in the room is addressed. After all, Omi is still an assassin and Neneko is a spy. However, the latter half of the volume starts to bring up how such situations could begin to be handled by first introducing more people from Omi's organization. By gradually bringing in the faction, we're getting this reminder of what the series is about while maintaining the romantic (and yes, sometimes sexy) elements of the story.

The only issue I came across in the first volume of the Assassin & Cinderella manga is that Omi is nowhere near as well developed as Neneko. As such, his responses do really feel like they come out of nowhere. Since we're coming into the story in medias res, we don't see how she inspired such adoration and affection. I suppose in a way, it is to our benefit. We're caught off guard just as much and often as Neneko is. But I would have liked a bit more development on his part since he is the male lead. 

In general though, the premise of Assassin & Cinderella is a fun one, and it does stand out among the many other shojo and josei romance manga out there. It's heavy on the wish fulfillment fantasy of a dangerous, yet also shockingly attentive and kind man suddenly adores a potential partner. 

The first volume of Assassin & Cinderella is available now, and Square Enix will release the second volume of the manga on September 2, 2025. 

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Siliconera Sunday, March 23, 2025 9:00 AM
    

Review: Knights in Tight Spaces Is Off to a Good Start

Ground Shatter's Fights in Tight Spaces is one of those games you cite as a a roguelike that feels like it does something new and unique while building upon the deckbuilder concept so popular in recent releases. It's a tight, fast, fun game that's easy to enjoy over repeated runs. Knights in Tight Spaces attempts to follow up on that, with the developer's sequel adding a new theme and extra gameplay elements. There's promise and potential here, but I feel like those new additions also gum up the works.

While Fights in Tight Spaces featured a James Bond style theme with a single agent against multiple foes, the sequel Knights in Tight Spaces goes medieval with fantasy elements and a whole party of characters with different ranges and specialties. I almost like to think of runs as being more similar to Dungeons & Dragons campaigns, with a party of random folk being drawn together toward a common cause. You pick where you'll go as you travel the world, picking certain spots on the map to determine if you head into fights on small maps, each with their own objectives and foes of varying difficulty, or head to other stopgap spots where you can recover or build your deck up. 

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Of course, that whole party element ends up feeling like Knights in Tight Spaces' greatest selling point and weakness. When thinking tactically, it's a super cool idea! New types of attacks for handling foes. Different methods for clearing out stages. New approaches to keep runs fresh! I especially liked the magic users like the Sorcerer and Warlock, since you need to keep their unique traits and spells in mind when attacking and parties with them feel so different from Fights in Tight Spaces. However, the general melee and ranged units can also be quite fun. I regularly happened upon situations when I needed to think about how to best use what I had ahead of me. 

And in general, these units can work really well and look good doing so. While Fights in Tight Spaces featured a stark, futuristic, minimalist approach, Knights in Tight Spaces features characters and locations that look hand-drawn. The cards in your deck look dated and aged, lending more authenticity. Yet everything is still quite detailed and well telegraphed. You can see the grid, know how your card-based movement will work, and can even immediately pick out opportunities to perhaps "push" opponents off the stage. 

Said deck is critical to success. Cards you acquire allow you to move about the aforementioned tight spaces. They let you attack. Some possess additional attributes that allow you to reposition enemies or yourself while performing skills or assaults. Many of these cards are tied to specific classes, though some movement or attack ones can be used by multiple kinds of characters. 

It's there that the issue with Knights in Tight Spaces arises. This isn't a game in which potentially any party combination, deck, or equipment setup could result in success if you're smart. From my experiences, it is 100% advantageous to try and stick to parties that don't diversify, so you can guarantee the most efficient deck with enough movement, attack, and skill-based cards to get you through every stage and its goals. Too many classes, and by extension the cards you'd need to make them really great, and your deck is too bloated to be useful when plopped into certain spots. Which can lead to you losing even if you picked up the best equipment for your needs along the way, as you won't draw the cards that would let your party shine. 

However, I do think there's hope. Knights in Tight Spaces is still very early on in its lifespan. A patch already appeared that fixed a softlock situation that kept me from writing my review earlier. (I encountered "The Past Catches Up" problem before.) The things getting in my way from really getting the most out of it, such as balancing issues, could be addressed. 

I enjoy Knights in Tight Spaces, but also feel like the game could use a few balancing patches and updates before it hits that roguelike sweet spot. With a few adjustments, this could be a sequel that is the equal of the original Fights in Tight Spaces. For now, it's just an entertaining game that might put you in a situation where you can't excel or, in some situations, really win.

Knights in Tight Spaces is available for PCs

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Destructoid Sunday, March 23, 2025 12:30 PM
    

The First Descendant Serena build

If you want your Serena build to shine in The First Descendant, follow what we have below. We'll break down the playstyle, components, and recommended weapons for her to take on most of the content in the game.

Best Serena build in The First Descendant

This build will utilize her fourth ability, Redemption. Let's start with the module setup:

Skill Module: Divine Surge

Sub Module: Mid-Air Maneuvering

  • Decimator
  • Nimble Fingers
  • MP Conversion
  • Focus on Fire
  • Skill Expansion
  • Increased HP
  • Fire Amplification
  • Focus on Singular
  • Strong Mentality
  • Maximize Range

The First Descendant Serena build stats
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Using Divine Surge modifies Redemption into a divebomb ability similar to Valby's Hydro Pressure Bomb. It's great at mobbing and will deal tons of damage to mobs and bosses. 

Cooldown and range are necessary to maximize the effectiveness of her fourth ability. Without these, you're going to have to wait or resort to shooting your weapons to deal with mobs.

With the mobbing setup, you're just going to spam the ability and clear waves. The trajectory and speed at which you dive will take time to get used to. Also, with eventual nerfs coming to popular wave clearers like Freyna and Ines, there's a good alternative here.

Next, here are the Reactors and Components you should use on this build:

  • Reactor: Burning Singularity Reactor

    • Stats: Skill Cost and Skill Cooldown
    • Other good stats: Fire or Singular Skill Power Boost Ratio

The First Descendant Serena build gameplay
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External Components

Hunter Set

  • The Hunter Set is good for maintaining your MP, as well as getting just a little more cool down for you to spam Divine Surge.

Slayer Set

  • The Slayer Set is one of the more versatile sets in the game simply for the Skill Power increase.

Rolls for External Components

The following are rolls you should get for your components beneath your Reactor. 

  • Auxiliary Power: Max HP and MP Recovery Out of Combat
  • Sensor: Max MP and MP Recovery in Combat
  • Memory: DEF and MP Recovery Modifier
  • Processor: Shield Recovery Modifier and Max Shield

These are considered "god rolls" because you're maximizing your survivability and MP recovery. While not fully necessary, at least just go for the MP rolls on the Auxiliary, Sensor, and Memory.

The First Descendant Serena build Inversion
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Arche Tuning

You should either spec your Arche Tuning Factor levels either downward or to the right. Going down will give you more survivability if you take the HP route. The right side will give you stronger Skill Power and a reduction in Skill Cost. Either one is good here.

For Serena, you should use any of these weapons: 

  • Enduring Legacy
  • Greg's Reversed Fate
  • Divine Punishment
  • Afterglow Sword
  • Ancient Knight

Most of these guns would be used for bossing since her Divine Surge will take care of mobs easily.

This build won't succeed too well when it comes to the Abyss boss or higher-level Void Erosion Purge, where enemy scaling is drastically higher than all other forms of content in the game.

Lastly, the Inversion Reinforcements will change every few months since we're on a seasonal cycle with The First Descendant. It's based on your playstyle and what you want here.

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Destructoid Sunday, March 23, 2025 12:00 PM
    

Character giving a thumbs up in front of the Aspirations menu from The Sims 4 Create a Sim

Just like every person in real life, your Sims in The Sims 4 need a goal to aim towards. It gives them a reason to live, something to get out of bed for, and they earn Satisfaction Points by completing milestones along the way to meeting their Aspiration. 

Those Satisfaction Points are important because they allow you to buy perks and potions to help you during a Sim's lifetime. Here's everything you need to know about Aspirations and how they can help your Sims work towards these pre-defined goals.

How to select an Aspiration in The Sims 4

Bonus Trait of "Domestic" when choosing a Family Aspiration in The Sims 4
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There are currently a total of 77 Aspirations to choose from in The Sims 4. You can pick your Aspiration when creating a new character in Create a Sim, and the Aspirations are grouped into 15 different categories. Aspirations within a category will reward a bonus trait. This bonus trait will apply to your Sim for their lifetime, even if they later go on to change their Aspiration.

The 15 categories into which all Aspirations are sorted, and the bonus trait for each, are: 

Category Bonus Trait Trait effect
Animal Animal Affection Relationships with animals begin at higher values
Athletic High Metabolism Sims gain weight more slowly but build muscle faster
Creativity Muser Gain boosts to experience gained when feeling Inspired
Deviance Dastardly Perform stronger and more successful mean interactions
Family Domestic Relationships with familiar Sims grow faster and stronger
Food Essence of Flavor Sims with this trait make higher-quality food and drink
Fortune Business Savvy Sims with this trait earn more money from all careers
Knowledge Quick Learner Increases the rate at which your Sim will build skills
Location Home Turf When in their home neighborhood, these Sims become happier
Love Alluring These Sims are more successful in love and romance
Nature Collector These Sims find rare collectibles more often
Popularity Gregarious Sims will build friendly relationships faster
Star Wars Prepared Voyager Sims will fill up their needs slightly while traveling
Wellness Spa Membership These Sims can get Spa treatments free of charge
Werewolf Luna Confident Gain a positive or negative relationship boost when introducing themselves to Werewolves, depending on behavior

Which The Sims 4 packs add new Aspirations?

For Rent, Life and Death, and Crystal Creations artwork for The Sims 4
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The base game of The Sims 4 features 25 different Aspirations to choose from, split between nine of the 15 different categories. The following packs will add new Aspirations (or whole categories):

Expansion Packs Game Packs Stuff Packs
City Living
Cats & Dogs
Get Famous
Island Living
Discover University
Eco Lifestyle
Snowy Escape
Cottage Living
Horse Ranch 
For Rent
Lovestruck 
Life & Death 
Businesses and Hobbies
Outdoor Retreat 
Spa Day 
Vampires 
Parenthood 
Jungle Adventure 
StrangerVille 
Realm of Magic
Journey To Batuu
Werewolves 
Nifty Knitting 
Home Chef Hustle 
Bust the Dust 
Crystal Creations 

The Blast from the Past event, running during February 2025, also added one new Aspiration, "Sticky Fingers." Combined, owning all of the above packs and completing this event will leave you with a total of 77 Aspirations to choose between when making a new Sim. 

How to complete Milestones in The Sims 4

Werewolf Aspiration and Milestones in The Sims 4
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Each Aspiration comes with a list of different tasks to complete to reach the next stage of the Aspiration, also known as a Milestone. An Aspiration will usually have four different Milestones to complete, but that varies. These Milestones and the tasks you need to complete to achieve them won't become clear until you've selected an Aspiration and entered Live Mode with that Sim. 

To see the Milestones for your Aspiration, open up the "Aspirations" tab in Live Mode, and you'll see the current Milestone for your chosen Aspiration. You can also press the button with a star on it to open up the full Aspirations menu, where you can change your Aspiration at any time. Remember, you'll always keep your initial bonus trait, regardless of what you change your Aspiration to. 

The Aspirations menu in The Sims 4, showing Milestones for the Friend of the Animals Aspiration
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For any of the Aspirations, you'll be able to see all Milestones and what you need to do to complete them here. As you complete these objectives, you'll progress through the Milestones and eventually be well on your way to fulfilling your Aspiration.

Aspiration cheats for The Sims 4

While putting in the hard work and reaching your goals through hard work is always the most rewarding way to do it, there are times when you just want to skip the stress and unlock the benefits without any additional effort. There are a few cheats you can use to skip through the Aspiration mechanics. 

All of the following cheats need the "testingcheats true" command to be entered before they will work:

Cheat What it does
"aspirations.complete_current_milestone" Completes the current milestone for any Aspiration
"sims.add_buff points" Adds 100 Satisfaction Points
"sims.give_satisfaction_points [#]" Use to add a specific number of Satisfaction Points by changing the '[#]' to any number

Adding Aspiration Traits using cheats

Aspiration reward traits unlocked in the Sims 4, Piper (from Musical Genius) and Angler's Tranquility (from Angling Ace)
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Each Aspiration comes with a trait that is rewarded once you complete the Aspiration and all of its Milestones. You can add any of these traits to your character by entering the following cheat into the console:

  • "traits.equip_trait [trait name]"

To unlock a trait for your Sim without having to complete the connected Aspiration, you'll need to replace '[trait name]' with the name of the trait (bolded below) minus any spaces or punctuation. For instance, getting the Angler's Tranquility trait would require the full cheat of "traits.equip_trait anglerstranquility" to be entered into the console.

Here are all of the traits, which Aspiration they're connected to, and what they offer.

Base game Aspiration traits

Trait Aspiration What it does
Long Lived Bodybuilder Sim will live a longer natural life, accidents notwithstanding
Expressionistic Painter Extraordinaire Can create paintings with any emotional aura, regardless of actual mood while painting
Piper Musical Genius Sim learns four songs that can make other Sims act in certain ways
Poetic Bestselling Author Allows a Sim to create the Book of Life, which can resurrect a dead Sim
Mastermind Public Enemy Provides new interactions to cause negative moodlets in other Sims
Tormentor Chief of Mischief Gives a Sim the power to sabotage almost anything
Twisted Heart Villainous Valentine Sim gains bonus Social from Mean and Mischief interactions, while Sad and Embarrassed moods go away more quickly
Vicarious Successful Lineage This Sim will earn skill points while their child practices any skill
Matriarch/Patriarch Big Happy Family This Sim provides skill boosts to their children when they are closeby
Fresh Chef Master Chef Makes all prepared food of the highest quality, and prepared food never spoils
Potion Master Master Mixologist Allows this Sim to create drinks that can change the emotion of the drinker
Shrewd Fabulously Wealthy Receives a payment each week depending on Household Funds
Thrifty Mansion Baron Receive a 10% rebate on all Build Mode purchases each week
Professional Renaissance Sim Allows a Sim to write manuals about skills they have a high level in
Handy Nerd Brain Instantly fix or upgrade any object
Webmaster Computer Whiz Unlock new useful ways to use the computer, such as making money through playing games
Player Serial Romantic Never cause another Sim to get jealous, regardless of what they do
Companion Soulmate Unlock special interactions with a Sims spouse
Naturalist Freelance Botanist This Sim can never be harmed by fire and can extinguish any fire easily
Appraiser The Curator Allows a Sim to sell collectibles to the Simsonian Museum for extra cash
Angler's Tranquility Angling Ace Removes all negative moodlets while fishing
Hilarious Joke Star This Sim's jokes always land, and unlocks additional jokes for their repertoire
Perfect Host Party Animal Receive a boost to the score of any social event this Sim throws
Beloved Friend of the World Relationships with other Sims will never fade
Confidante Neighborhood Confidante Allows a Sim to avoid boring conversation and makes them more successful when meeting new people

Traits from Expansion Packs

Trait Aspiration What it does Pack
Animal Whisperer Friend of the Animals Sims with this trait find it easier to train animals, and gain relationships with them faster Cats & Dogs
Survival Insting Extreme Sports Enthusiast Always escape wildlife attacks, sports-related accidents, and more resistant to severe weather conditions Snowy Escape
Worldly Knowledge Mr. Komorebi Sightseer Sim is better at socializing and gaining discounts at market stalls Snowy Escape
Grand Champ Trainer Championship Rider Boosts horse training ability and skill-building, selling horses for higher prices Horse Ranch
Nectar Know-It-All Expert Nectar Maker Allows a sim to craft pre-aged Nectar, and gains an iron bladder when drinking Nectar Horse Ranch
World Renowned Actor/Actress Master Actor/Actress Never fail an acting action Get Famous
Unstoppable Fame World-Famous Celebrity This Sim will not experience fame decay over time, and never react poorly towards the paparazzi Get Famous
Muse of the Maker Master Maker Allows a Sim to fabricate items at a reduced cost Eco Lifestyle
Pry of the Tiger Seeker of Secrets Become more successful when rummaging through junk mail, and unlocks the Tiger Inspector Badge to get out of trouble when breaking and entering For Rent
Home Manager Maven Five-Star Property Owner Sim is more successful when dealing with tenants' emergencies and build stronger relationships with tenants For Rent
Tomarang Expert Fount of Tomorani Knowledge Sims become more successful at actions performed in Tomarang and with its residents For Rent
Neighborly Discerning Dweller Sim is better at negotiating rent and getting along with neighbors For Rent
Higher Education Academic Gain more skill using the Electromagnetic Research Archive Machine, and earn more money selling Research Papers Discover University
Ghost Whisperer Ghost Historian Have an easier time building relationships with ghosts, unlocks special interactions to discuss eerie findings Life & Death
Motivational Speaker Master Mentor Allows Sim to give a Motivating Speech, which boosts skill gain for them and others Businesses & Hobbies
Influential Individual Eco Innovator Everyone listens to this Sim when they speak, following their lead Businesses & Hobbies
Beloved Brand Esteemed Entrepreneur Small Businesses run by this Sim will get more positive reviews Businesses & Hobbies
In the Know City Native Get a massive discount at market stalls if this Sim haggles with vendors City Living
Laid-Back Beach Life This Sim will never become tense Island Living
Seasoned Romantic Romantic Explorer Romantic relationships between this Sim and others grow faster, and they get over embarrassment more quickly Lovestruck
Affection Aficionado Paragon Partner This Sim will lose romantic satisfaction more slowly, less than 1% of the normal speed Lovestruck
Nature Conversationalist Country Caretaker This Sim has improved relationships with animals, allowing the animals to live longer, and yield more from harvesting crops and get free grocery deliveries and a discount on their bills if they live in Henford-on-Bagley Cottage Living
Natural Leader Leader of the Pack Earn club points much faster and overthrow leaders more easily Get Together

Traits from Game Packs

Trait Aspiration What it does Pack
I am the Master Vampire Family Command Powers used on this Sims children will always succeed Vampires
A True Master Master Vampire Excel at Mind Control powers and have more Vampire Energy stores Vampires
Regained Humanity Good Vampire Sims are more likely to give this Vampire Sim permission to drink Vampires
Role Model Super Parent Give bonus character value scoring when near toddlers, children, or teens Parenthood
Museum Patron Archaeology Scholar Become confident in museums and flirty when on a date there Jungle Adventure
Treasure Hunter Jungle Explorer Occasionally find relics and treasure that other Sims would miss Jungle Adventure
Slinger of Spells Spellcraft & Sorcery This Sim will create less charge when casting spells Realm of Magic
Master Mixer Purveyor of Potions Rarely fail when using potions on this Sim Realm of Magic
Hero of StrangerVille StrangerVille Mystery Receive fan mail and retell the story of your adventure StrangerVille
Survivalist Outdoor Enthusiast This Sim doesn't mind living off the land and sleeping under the stars Outdoor Retreat
A Gift of Credits Hope vs Order Receive a payment of Credits from your chosen Faction Journey to Batuu
Heroic Presence Paragon of Hope Gain charisma more easily and inspire other sims easily Journey to Batuu
Supreme Authority Enforcer of Order Have an edge during fights and are less likely to die from anger Journey to Batuu
Sleight of Hand Galactic Privateer Pickpocket from other sims and never get caught cheating at Sabacc Journey to Batuu
Clear Perspective Inner Peace Gain access to an action that grants a moodlet that prevents negative emotions for three hours Spa Day
Self-Care Expertise Self-Care Specialist Increased skill gain in wellness activities, and clients pay more for services Spa Day
Calming Aura Zen Guru Allows a Sim to generate a calming aura, affecting nearby Sims Spa Day
Fanged Friend Werewolf Initiate Receive a boost to relationships with all Sims Werewolves
Threatening Presence Lone Wolf Inspire fear in nearby Sims, aside from Greg Werewolves
Refined Lupin Emissary of the Collective Generate less Fury over time Werewolves
Chomp Champion Wildfang Renegade Sims turned by a Chomp Champion won't react negatively, and will instead join the Sims pack Werewolves
Lunar Link Cure Seeker Once cured, this Sim will retain a link to benefits of the Lunar Cycle Werewolves

Traits from Stuff Packs and other sources

Trait Aspiration What it does Pack
Sacred Knitting Knowledge Lord/Lady of the Knits Craft unique knitted items, gain enhanced benefits when teaching others to knit, and free others from the Sweater Curse Nifty Knitting
Enhanced Kleptomaniac Sticky Fingers Less likely to be caught stealing, even right in front of another Sim Blast from the Past event
Batch Cook Appliance Wiz Always receive a duplicate of any recipe made using prepped ingredients Home Chef Hustle
Booth Boss Market Magnate Set higher markups and be more successful convincing other Sims to buy items at Food Stands and Sales Tables Home Chef Hustle
Fast and Fastidious Perfectly Pristine This Sim does not get negative moodlets or lose fun while cleaning, and they clean quicker using unlocked actions Bust the Dust
Filth Dweller Fabulously Filthy Sim receives happy moodlets in dirty locations, gain he ability to befriend Filth Friends Bust the Dust
Attuned Crystal Crafter Jewelery worn by this Sim will remain charged for longer and Sim can absorb energy from charged crystals Crystal Creations

The post All The Sims 4 Aspiration, traits, and cheats for all packs appeared first on Destructoid.


Destructoid Sunday, March 23, 2025 11:30 AM
    

Iansan from Genshin impact

Iansan in Genshin Impact is a 4-star Electro unit and good support who can buff her party members' ATK and heal them, making her fairly valuable.

Here's a simple guide covering all the materials you'll need for Iansan's ascension and her talents, as well as how to farm them.

Iansan ascension and talent materials

Here are all the materials required for Iansan's ascension in Genshin Impact:

  • Vajrada Amethyst Silver x1
  • Vajrada Amethyst Fragment x9
  • Vajrada Amethyst Chunk x9
  • Vajrada Amethyst Gemstone x6
  • New local specialty item x168
  • Ensnaring Gaze x46
  • Sentry's Wooden Whistle x18
  • Warrior's Metal Whistle x30
  • Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle x36

Once you're done with Iansan's ascension, you can farm the following materials to level up her talents:

  • Sentry's Wooden Whistle x18
  • Warrior's Metal Whistle x66
  • Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle x93
  • Denial and Judgement x18
  • Teachings of Contention x9
  • Guide to Contention x63
  • Philosophies of Contention x114
  • Crown of Insight x3

Where to farm Iansan's ascension and talent materials

Vajrada Amethyst Silver, Fragment, Chunk, and Gemstone

Vajrada Amethyst Silver is one of Iansan's ascension material
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You can obtain Vajrada Amethyst Silver, Fragment, Chunk, and Gemstone by defeating the following enemies in Genshin Impact:

  • Tenebrous Papilla
  • Electro Hypostasis
  • Electro Regisvine
  • Thunder Manifestation
  • Millennial Pearl Seahorse
  • Magatsu Mitake Narukami no Mikoto
  • Everlasting Lord of Arcane Wisdom
  • Iniquitous Baptist

Luckily, Tenebrous Papilla also drops the boss material for Iansan; you may obtain random drops of the Vajrada Amethyst Sliver and its upper rarities.

Ensnaring Gaze

Ensnaring Gaze is Iansan's ascension material.
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Ensnaring Gaze is a boss material that can be obtained by defeating the Tenebrous Papilla in Natlan.

New local specialty item

There's a new local specialty item in Natlan that you must farm for Iansan's ascension.

Sentry's Wooden Whistle, Warrior's Metal Whistle, and Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle

Sentry's Wooden Whistle is one of Iansan's ascension and talent materials.
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Sentry's Wooden Whistle, Warrior's Metal Whistle, and Saurian-Crowned Warrior's Golden Whistle are commonly dropped by the Saurian Warrior enemies found all over Natlan. You can also buy some of the drops from the in-game shop.

Denial and Judgement

Denial and Judgement is a weekly boss material needed for Iansan's talents.
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You can obtain Denial and Judgement by defeating The Knave weekly boss in Fontaine.

Teachings of Contention, Guide to Contention, and Philosophies of Contention

Philosophies of Contention is Iansan's talent material.
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You can farm Philosophies of Contention and its lower rarities in the Blazing Ruins domain only on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday.

As for Crown of Insight, you can obtain them as a reward from the flagship events.

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Destructoid Sunday, March 23, 2025 11:09 AM
    

Gerrit Cole in MLB The Show 25

MLB The Show 25 offers many customization options to players when it comes to squads, but you can also generate your ballpark and use it in different game modes.

The Stadium Creator option allows players to express their creativity and create a stadium of their dreams. The process is pretty simple, and this guide will help you create the ballpark of your dreams.

MLB The Show 25 Stadium Creator explained

To create your stadium, load the game and select the Create option from the top of your home screen. It's indicated by the paintbrush icon.

Stadium Creation in MLB The Show 25
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  • Select Stadium Creator.
  • You'll find different options (as shown in the following screenshot). Choose Create a New Stadium.
  • You'll find the base of a ballpark with no additional constructions.
  • Start by putting in the stands. A small icon on the top will showcase your ground's attendance. The capacity will increase as you put in more stands, but make sure to place them systematically.
  • You can put plenty of decorative items like buildings to decorate your stadium.
  • Once you're happy with the stadium, make sure to save it.

Template Stadiums are also available for you to use. Since making the stadium can be a slightly tricky process, using a template will save you time and energy. Moreover, you can work on these templates and design them as you wish.

Park creator in MLB The Show 25
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The Vault is another excellent option to explore, as it helps you explore the creations of other players. There are two sections: one that includes the most popular uploads and another that shows you the most recent uploads. Press the Square button to get the options to save a stadium you like.

Once you have saved the stadium, you can use it in different MLB The Show 25 game modes, like Exhibition. It's a cool feature that allows you to add venues that might not be officially available from the developers. Just like custom stadiums, you can also create custom squads and make as many roster changes as you want. From creating ultimate fantasy lineups to mixing former legends with current-era superstars, the scope is endless.

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Destructoid Sunday, March 23, 2025 11:00 AM
    

Greymon in 2025 Japanese RPG Digimon Story Time Stranger

From blowing up mako reactors to saving Disney princesses from the heartless, the Japanese RPG genre has a lot in store for anyone who decides to dive into it. 2025 Japanese RPGs include creating your very own weaponry with alchemy in the Atelier series and marrying your favorite villager in Rune Factory.

Here is a look at the diverse lineup in store for fans of the genre in 2025 and perhaps beyond, including remasters of long-beloved treasures. As more games get announced this year, we will update the list.

Yumia, an alchemist, exploring an open world
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Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & The Envisioned Land

  • Publisher: Koei Tecmo
  • Release Date: March 21
  • Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC (via Steam)

Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & The Envisioned Land, from developer Gust and publisher Koei Tecmo, explores a stunning anime-inspired world that sees alchemy as an omen rather than a blessing. As Yumia, you'll likely change the minds of many of this land as she tries to figure out what happened to a fallen society that saw its downfall due to alchemy. This RPG revolves around the alchemy mechanic, letting you create bases, battle items, and exploration equipment. For those who don't like the turn-based mechanics in past entries, this takes more of a real-time element to its combat. Atelier Yumia is one of the most anticipated March 2025 releases.

Lunar Remastered Collection

  • Publisher: GungHo Online Entertainment America
  • Release Date: April 18
  • Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC (via Steam)

Two beloved JRPG classics are finally coming back to modern consoles and PC on April 18 with the Lunar Remastered Collection. It includes the first game, Silver Star Story, and the sequel, Eternal Blue. Similar to Square Enix's Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, the Lunar Remastered Collection improves the visuals and audio, in addition to quality-of-life improvements.

According to a PlayStation Blog interview with the game's producer, Matthias Pergams, the new collection includes an adjustable Battle Speed-Up option and a toggleable option for a unified inventory system in the first Lunar game. You can also customize each character's AI during battle. These improvements should help modernize the classic JRPG. The game also supports both English and Japanese voice acting to suit your preference.

You can find a Napdragon in Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time
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Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time - May 21

  • Publisher: Level-5
  • Release Date: May 21
  • Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC (via Steam)

Famed developer Level-5 is back with a new entry in the Fantasy Life series, The Girl Who Steals Time. This game takes a more relaxing approach to the JRPG genre, as you fish, cook, and shape your island to how you see fit. It's like Animal Crossing and an RPG had a baby. You'll be able to switch between 14 different jobs as you play through this game. If you want to experience this action RPG with friends, you can certainly do that through online multiplayer with up to four people. Get ready, as you'll be exploring an open world teeming with monsters.

Two fighting battle ships in the air battling each other in Fuga Melodies of Steel 3
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Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3

  • Publisher: CyberConnect2
  • Release Date: May 29
  • Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC (via Steam)

CyberConnect2 is delivering the final chapter in the Fuga: Melodies of Steel trilogy on May 29. The children are on a journey to save their friend Malt as they board a tank called the Taranis that was once thought to be lost. The developer says on the game's Steam page that the battle system has "undergone substantial changes." You can now exploit enemy weaknesses and "deal escalating damage with every hit" when you utilize a weakness combo. You can also utilize assist attacks on your quest for victory.

Those new to the series might be able to try the third entry without playing the last two. The Steam page says, "It's not necessary to play Fuga: Melodies of Steel or Fuga: Melodies of Steel 2 to enjoy Fuga: Melodies of Steel 3." Hopefully, that is true.

Main protagonist of Rune Factory Guardians of Azuma farming in the village
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Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma

  • Publisher: XSEED Games, Marvelous, and Marvelous Europe
  • Release Date: May 30
  • Platforms: Nintendo Switch and PC (via Steam).

On the very next day, you'll be able to play the 2025 Japanese RPG Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma on Nintendo Switch and PC. In this entry, you'll be exploring a new Japanese-inspired country called Azuma. You'll be practicing Earth Dancer powers and taking down evil throughout the land to hopefully bring back hope to its residents. In what the publishers XSEED Games and Marvelous call a reimagined experience on the game's Steam page, we'll be rebuilding an entire village and farm to our hearts' content in between action-RPG battles outside.

As you fight monsters and start up a new society, you'll be able to romance the various characters that reside in your village. You may even marry one of them. The Steam page says the scenes between these characters and your protagonist will be voiced. They can also go to battle with you.

Greymon, Garurumon, and other Digimon join main protagonist in Digimon Story Time Stranger
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Digimon Story Time Stranger

  • Publisher: Bandai Namco
  • Release Date: 2025
  • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (via Steam)

After almost a decade, a new entry of the Digimon Story is nearly upon us, as it currently has a vague 2025 release date. Like past entries of the series, you'll be battling other Digimon in the turn-based affair as you try to collect all of the digital monsters. The game takes place between the Digital World and the real world as you try to figure out the reason behind the planet's collapse.

An even wackier twist is that we'll be venturing through time and parallel worlds in an effort to change fate itself. The Steam page says there will be "an incredible variety of Digimon" and "deep customization options" that "provide limitless ways to approach the challenges of battle."

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Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist & the White Guardian

  • Publisher: Koei Tecmo
  • Release Date: 2025
  • Platforms: PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC (via Steam)

Not much is known about the secondary Atelier adventure coming out in 2025. The trailer showcases an open world with multiple biomes, like a cave of diamonds and an open field. It has all new protagonists and features a narrative set in the canon of Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator. Damn, what is with these long names, Koei Tecmo!? Regardless, unlike Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator, this entry will be an offline title.

Two protagonists fighting wood-inspired monsters in Edge of Memories
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Edge of Memories could be considered a 2025 Japanese RPG

  • Publisher: Nacon
  • Release Date: Q4 2025
  • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (via Steam)

While this game is technically from a French developer called Midgar Studio, we're still counting Edge of Memories as a JRPG as it has hired some significant talent from Japan. It includes the likes of character designer Raita Kazama (Xenoblade Chronicles X), writer Swako Natori (NieR), and Mitsuru Yokoyama, the combat designer of Final Fantasy XV. The majority of the soundtrack is from Cédric Menendez. However, the final theme is by Yasunori Mitsuda, who has been a composer on JRPG classics like Chrono Trigger and Xenoblade Chronicles.

Edge of Memories is an action RPG that has you stringing fast-paced combos and customizing your companions to "inflict more damage at crucial moments" by "[using] their skills wisely." There is also a rage system involved in the combat. Additionally, Edge of Memories supports Unreal Engine 5 anime-inspired visuals.

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Destructoid Sunday, March 23, 2025 10:30 AM
    

Sanhau in Wuthering Waves

The action RPG showdown is on! Zenless Zone Zero and Wuthering Waves bring fluid combat, rotational mechanics, and high-speed action, which are best-in-class in the market, but each executes them uniquely. But which reigns supreme? The answer isn't so simple, but it may surprise you.

My Expertise in Both Games

Before we start throwing punches, let's get one thing straight: I know both of these games like the back of my hand. I have completed all available endgame content in Wuthering Waves and Zenless Zone Zero with max scores. That means total clearing of Wuthering Waves' Overdrive content, Holograms, Tower of Adversity, and Whimpering Waste (triple-S this season). For Zenless Zone Zero, this means surpassing floor 100 in Battle Tower (both versions) and flexing over 30,000 points on all Deadly Assault stages this season.

Needless to say, if there's a challenge, I've conquered it. If there's a mechanic, I've mastered it. So rest assured, this isn't just speculation. This is a take from someone who has tested the limits of both combat systems.

Complexity vs. Control: A Matter of Approach

Wuthering Waves – The Freeform Fighter

Carlotta using her Skill in Wuthering Waves
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Wuthering Waves thrives on flexibility. It lets you string together attacks, abilities, and swaps in a way that feels organic and open-ended. Want to animation cancel into a parry? Go for it. Chain ability after ability into a rapid-fire onslaught? Absolutely. The game encourages experimentation, rewarding those who push its combat to the limit.

However, this freedom comes with its own set of problems. The fluidity of combat can sometimes feel a little too loose, making certain high-intensity fights harder to control. Worse, most event activities strip away the need for skill expression due to just how ridiculously easy they are. You have so much power under your control with the intricate combat system, yet there's hardly anything to use it on when it comes to Wuthering Waves events.

Endgame-wise, let's talk about Whimpering Waste, for example. It is one of Wuthering Wave's latest endgame modes, but it's all about mass AoE fights, which means you can clear it by spamming attacks with enough DPS rather than outplaying your enemies. There is a strategy to it, as many of the enemies in the game mode have large health bars, but it still boils down to "Do I have the AoE DPS needed to clear waves quickly?". There's not much else beyond that, which is why the mode is so disappointing to not just me but also the community in-large.

Zenless Zone Zero – The Precision Brawler

Silver Solder Anby's Mark in Zenless Zone Zero
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On the flip side, Zenless Zone Zero is all about tight, controlled, momentum-based combat. Instead of overwhelming players with endless attack variations, Zenless Zone Zero refines its approach with timing-based dodges, tag-in combos, and a strong emphasis on synergy. Each character has a clear role, and executing a perfect counter or assist attack is as satisfying as landing a critical hit in a fighting game.

Rather than an open sandbox of mechanics, Zenless Zone Zero gives you structured tools and asks you to master them. And because the game's enemies are balanced around this structured system, fights feel consistently challenging, which is a big advantage over Wuthering Waves, where absurdly powerful buffs can often undermine combat depth.

Early Game Combat: Wuthering Waves Starts Strong

Camellya vs Wix in Wuthering Waves
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If we're talking about which game throws you into the action faster, then Wuthering Waves takes the lead. From the very start, it forces players to engage with mechanics like parries, dodges, and cancel animations, rewarding those who learn its intricacies early. You're not just mashing buttons; you're actively learning how to master the game.

By contrast, Zenless Zone Zero's early game is a bit of a snoozefest. You can get by with basic attacks, and meaningful combat depth doesn't kick in until much later. When you start encountering enemies that demand counterplay and synergy (the later half of the game), only then does Zenless Zone Zero start taking itself seriously. While this isn't a deal-breaker, it does mean that Wuthering Waves provides a more engaging combat experience out of the gate.

The Great Parry Debate

Silver Anby launching a Defensive Assist in Zenless Zone Zero
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Parries are a huge part of both combat systems, but they're implemented very differently:

  • Zenless Zone Zero uses Defensive Assists, which act as powerful parries that deflect attacks and play a big role in staggering enemies. However, they are finite, so you must rebuild them over time. They are also rather forgiving, hence the limitation.
  • Wuthering Waves has a more skill-intensive parry system that requires precise timing but isn't as strong as Zenless Zone Zero's version. However, they can be done at any time, provided the enemy's attack can be parried in the first place.

Which one is better? Really, it depends on what you want. If you love a high-risk, high-reward system, Wuthering Waves has the edge. If you prefer a forgiving yet powerful parry that plays into structured team mechanics, Zenless Zone Zero wins.

High-Level Combat: Who Wins?

Phoebe in combat (Wuthering Waves)
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Now, let's talk about real difficulty -- the kind that separates the casual players from the combat gurus.

While it is undeniable that Wuthering Waves has a higher skill ceiling and a more complex combat system, Zenless Zone Zero offers a more consistently rewarding challenge. The reason? Wuthering Waves rarely forces you to master its own mechanics.

  • Whimpering Waste is just a mass AoE fest. If you don't have the DPS, you won't be clearing it.
  • Tower of Adversity focuses more on rotational gameplay. Yes, some team comps get away from this, but the Intro Outro system in Wuthering Waves heavily encourages rotational play.
  • Many combat events grant buffs that let players easily brute-force fights.

Meanwhile, Zenless Zone Zero consistently demands precision, proper team synergy, and mastery of its mechanics. Battle Tower floors get excruciatingly difficult the further up you go, forcing players to actively use all available tools to win. Because the game is built around controlled, skill-based execution, it ensures that every hard fight is actually challenging.

So Which Game Has the Best Combat?

Yanagi in action - Zenless Zone Zero
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While both games have incredible combat, Zenless Zone Zero currently holds the edge for one simple reason: its combat is consistently rewarding across endgame content. Wuthering Waves, for all its depth and creativity, often undermines itself with encounter design that doesn't always demand high-level play and buffs that trivial any sense of combat accomplishment the moment you enter a fight. Until Kuro Games provides more skill-intensive endgame challenges, Wuthering Waves will remain a game with amazing combat mechanics but without enough opportunities to truly utilize them.

So, if you want a combat system that is satisfying where it matters most (the endgame), Zenless Zone Zero takes the crown. But if Wuthering Waves ever gets the skill-expression-focused high-level content it deserves, it will undoubtedly be the ultimate action RPG. For now, we'll just have to see where the future takes it.

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Destructoid Sunday, March 23, 2025 10:00 AM
    

A gameplay screenshot from one of Witchfire's forest levels.

Destiny 2 is a solid game most of the time, but I do not blame you in the slightest if you're interested in jumping off that particular hamster wheel every so often. Heck, I did precisely that, and Destiny used to be a massive obsession of mine for five years.

The thing about Destiny 2, though, is that its astonishingly good combat gameplay and loot grind coddles you. There's much to complain about when it comes to Destiny, for sure, but it's a unique live-service experience with the kind of quality level you don't take for granted in other games. What if you're not keen on the live service bits, though? Or do you dread missing out on something great? Well, I might have just the thing for you.

I've assembled a list of a dozen games that are surprisingly similar to Destiny 2's gameplay loop in various ways. Crucially, these titles are mostly not live-service at all, or at least don't over-rely on teasing you with events you may miss to keep you coming back for more, so you can play them at your own pace no matter what.

The best games like Destiny 2 that actually respect your time

A cutscene closeup of a combat scene in Godfall.
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#12: Godfall

Godfall isn't a great game, but it sure as heck is a decent game, and that's a hill I'm willing to die on. It's the kind of low-brow loot-grabbing, goblin-slaying gameplay you get out of Destiny 2's grindier sections, and I'm all for it. The obvious caveat here is that there's not much else to Godfall other than grind, but I find that the game lends itself phenomenally well to playing on the go if you have a Steam Deck of ROG Ally. There's not much in the way of guns here, either, but the combat is fast, chunky, and satisfying, and that's plenty good enough.

Avowed screenshot showing a wizard using the Meteor Shower spell.
Image via Obsidian Entertainment

#11: Avowed

Surprised? I was, too, but Avowed leans heavily into a kind of combat and exploration fantasy that you usually get from exploring Destiny 2's new patrol zones for the first time. Crucially, the loot is usually bespoke and genuinely interesting, which cannot be said about Destiny 2's random-gen chests and whatnot. Just spec for Avowed's ranged weapons and spellcasting, and you'll be a non-Guardian Guardian in basically no time at all.

Starfield: a close-up screenshot of a modded, customized anti-materiel rifle.
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#10: Starfield

Say what you will, but Starfield's combat gameplay is rather excellent in its own right. On that front, it could provide the kind of FPS kick you might be looking for after ditching Destiny 2. However, the arguably more important element of similarity between the two games is the sense of exploration and discovery. Destiny and Starfield handle the idea of space magic with guns and grenades very similarly, and if this fantasy is what you're most keen on, here's your ticket. Throw some mods in, and you've got a real winner at hand.

Oh, and don't forget about Starfield's satisfying movement mechanics, either: with sliding, mantling, dashing, and a general penchant for verticality, the game rhymes with Destiny in more ways than not.

Cyberpunk 2077 Update 2.1
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#9: Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077's baseline combat and RPG systems are those of a veritable looter-shooter. Though I'm not sure who decided this was a good approach to what is essentially a story-heavy FPS/RPG, the fact of the matter is that the result is an experience that's rather similar to that of Destiny 2.

Crucially, a lot of time and attention was spent on Cyberpunk 2077's weapon design. The guns are hefty, chunky, and satisfying, and the melee is about as snappy as it gets. Invest in the right perks and get the right loot drops, and things quickly start to feel properly Destiny-alike, even though these two games couldn't be further apart in practically every other sense.

A gameplay screenshot from Roboquest via Steam.
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#8: Roboquest

If it's the actual Destiny combat loop you're yearning for, I cannot recommend Roboquest enough. This incredibly satisfying roguelite FPS takes some obvious cues from Bungie's seminal live-service hit and applies them to a fully offline experience. And what do you know: it works.

Seriously though, Roboquest is easily one of the best finished FPS roguelites on the market right now. There's a ridiculous number of wildly different guns and perks to choose from, and they all feel appropriately snappy to use. Since the runs are finished in about 20 minutes or so, too, you'll always be rotating your loadouts, keeping things interesting no matter how much you play.

A screenshot from Wayfinder with the player roaming about on a mount.
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#7: Wayfinder

Wayfinder wasn't a good game on day one, but its revised and reformed non-live-service version actually fixes most of the problems players had with it. This is obviously a more fantasy-focused kind of experience, but the vibes are absolutely on point, and it'll keep you busy for dozens of hours. A great fit for Destiny fans looking for dungeon-crawling, puzzle-solving, and generally satisfying exploration.

Destructoid Best Ongoing Game 2024 Winner Warframe
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#6: Warframe

Everyone recommends Warframe to reformed Destiny 2 players for a reason, though there are some big caveats to keep in mind about it. Warframe is a live-service experience as well, though one that's far less keen on players missing out on content than Destiny's ever been. The biggest downside, however, lies in the fact that Warframe's simply not as polished, neat, or contained as Destiny 2, and this is going to be a no-go for some players.

These issues aside, Warframe is extremely content-rich and loaded with stuff to do. It will keep you busy for hundreds, if not thousands, of hours on end if that's what you're looking for, and most things are indeed earnable without resorting to real-world money purchases.

A picture of an Exotic sidearm from The Division 2.
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#5: The Division 2: Warlords of New York

Though it's been overlooked recently, The Division 2, with its excellent Warlords of New York DLC, is a phenomenal substitute for Destiny 2. Unlike most other games on this list, The Division 2 specifically apes some of Destiny 2's design choices and features, which makes the two experiences extremely comparable in all the ways that matter. If this scratches your itch, The Division 2 is also about to receive a new Battle for Brooklyn DLC at some point, so there's lots of support and content coming yet. This is a live-service title, of course, but it never made me feel l like I was missing out on anything if I didn't play, which means it qualified for this list.

A screenshot from Remnant 2: The Dark Horizon with the player firing at a heavy enemy bot.
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#4: Remnant 2

For those who enjoy Destiny's puzzle and mystery elements the most, there's nothing quite like Remnant 2 on the market right now. In a broader sense, Remnant 2 is an astonishingly good game that stands on its own two feet. For Destiny expatriates, though, it offers excellent gameplay and progression substitutes and a constant sense of discovery wherever you look.

Seriously, the sheer number of puzzles and secrets found in Remnant 2 is astonishing. Crucially, many of them have bespoke loot as the final reward, which makes exploration the kind of thing you'll keep coming back to over and over again.

A gameplay screenshot from Borderlands 3.
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#3: Borderlands 3

Let's be honest here: Borderlands 3's story and dialogue are unpalatable, but there's a hell of a game to be played here in regards to how it actually handles. If you can stomach skipping through Borderlands 3's cutscenes whenever they crop up, and if you don't mind occasionally truly crummy dialogue, this is a phenomenal FPS that does not let up.

Borderlands 3's guns and abilities feel extremely similar to what you get out of Destiny 2, and the upgraded movement tech (i.e., sliding, mantling, and so on) helps elevate this particular FPS beyond most anything else in the niche.

A gameplay screenshot from Outriders: Worldslayer.
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#2: Outriders: Worldslayer

Outriders and its Worldslayer DLC tried and failed to deliver a sensible alternative to Destiny 2, but not without giving us a reasonable substitute in the end. Outriders has no live-service experience, and it doesn't have the kind of longevity you might be looking for, but it's a satisfying magi-tek shooter regardless.

A Witchfire gameplay screenshot featuring a close-up of a skinned skeleton thing.
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#1: Witchfire

Upon playing Witchfire for the first time, I was awestruck by how similar it felt to Destiny 2 in movement, combat, and exploration. This is no mistake: the CEO himself outlined just how much Bungie's work has affected Witchfire in a practical sense, and you genuinely feel the similarities as you run and gun.

As a roguelite extraction shooter kind of experience, Witchfire's core gameplay loop is basically what you get out of Destiny 2's patrol zones, with a bit of Dungeon exploration and puzzling thrown in for good measure. Honestly, though, if you need a game that feels most similar to Destiny and even outpaces in some key ways, like progression and weapon balancing, Witchfire needs to be at the top of your list. No two ways about it.

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Destructoid Sunday, March 23, 2025 9:08 AM
    

Shohei Ohtani in MLB The Show 25

Ambush Hitting is one of the new concepts in MLB The Show 25, and mastering it can be extremely rewarding when you're at bat in any game mode.

The new technique works on the skill of anticipating what the pitcher is going to do and increasing your chances of landing a successful hit. If you can land a correct prediction, your chances of hitting the ball will go up, which in turn will raise the chances of Home Run. This guide will help you to understand the basics and how the concept works in MLB The Show 25.

How does Ambush Hitting work in MLB The Show 25

Ambush Hitting is available at every at bat in the game, and it applies to all game modes. The job is simple: you try to guess the side of the incoming pitch before it's delivered. For every at bat, you'll choose whether the pitch is going to come towards the left side or the right.

If you manage to guess correctly, the Plate Coverage Indicator, or the PCI, will be bigger, and the timing window will also improve. If you guess it wrong, the reverse will happen, and your PCI and timing window will worsen, making it harder for you to hit the ball. Do note that you can still hit a ball after picking the wrong side before the pitch gets delivered.

Ambush Hitting in MLB The Show 25
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How to use Ambush Hitting in MLB The Show 25

It's not mandatory to use Ambush Hitting. If you want to use it, point the RS to your left or right. The selected side will be highlighted in grey, making it easier for you to remember your choice. If you want to reset your choice, press RS.

Mastering Ambush Hitting is all about when you're using it, as the controls are straightforward. If you're one strike away from being out, it's best not to be brave. Trying to guess when you're already struggling to hit the ball isn't going to make your life any easier. If anything, you will end up with your chance of getting struck out.

I also avoid using it when my hitter is significantly better in terms of stats. Such a hitter will already have a decent chance of hitting the ball, so Ambush Hitting becomes too risky for my liking. The best time to use the technique is when the pitcher has already delivered two Balls, and you're yet to get a single Strike.

I personally avoid using it when playing against a human opponent because AI is easier to predict. They will usually try to follow a set pattern when it comes to pitch direction, so guesswork works better. Ultimately, Ambush Hitting is all about predicting what the pitcher is going to do.

If you're learning the game, it's better to focus more on the basics and make sure that you get the hitting settings correct, as that will increase your chances of success in the long run.

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     Promo image for Ultimate Tower DefenseUpdated March 23, 2025: Added a new code. It's time to summon all anime heroes in this multiverse and defend your base against challenging enemies. Your starter units are helpful at first, but you'll want to get stronger ones fast, and thankfully, Ultimate Tower Defense codes can help you with that! All Ultimate Tower Defense codes list Active Ultimate Tower Defense codes FeedbackHero — 100 Gems (Only in new and private servers) (New) Cookie — 49 Trait Rerolls (New) 4kPlayers! — 2x Gold Boost for 24h (Only in new and private servers) GUIDEBOOK — 100 Gems Waterbottle — 100 Gems GameSpeedWoah! — 10 Perk Rerolls and 5 Trait Rerolls TowerReworks — 30 Inactive Droplets, 15 Active Droplets, and 5 Brand of Sacrifices QoLUpdate! — 500 Rubies, 200 Gems, 15 Perk Rerolls, and 10 Trait Rerolls codeFumble —Free rewards (Only in new and private servers) dumbgamebugagain — 2x Gold Boost for 24h K1L4 — 2x Gold Boost f...