GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 1, 2025 4:24 PM Known for her work in all-time classic titles like Silent Hill, The Sims 2, and Psychonauts, Creative Force Thessaly Lerner will be a Special Guest at this summer's Fire & Ice RGX 2025 event. The post Thessaly Lerner Special Guest at Fire & Ice RGX 2025 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 1, 2025 2:39 PM An all-new open world survival crafting game set in the RuneScape universe, the team at Jagex has released two new trailers that proudly show off RuneScape: Dragonwilds. The post RuneScape: Dragonwilds World Trailer and Gameplay Teaser Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 1, 2025 3:30 PM  Most video game companies use April Fools' Day to make a social media post about something improbable, like a dating sim spin-off or a product they will never actually put out. Overwatch 2 goes the extra mile and releases an entire game mode that cranks every one of its heroes up to their most chaotic form. The annual… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 1, 2025 3:20 PM  The world of John Wick is expanding in a bunch of different directions. Lionsgate announced plans for three new movies, including John Wick 5 which will once again star Keanu Reeves and be directed by franchise director Chad Stahelski. |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 1, 2025 2:55 PM  As an RPG with tons of lore and world-building, you should expect to find plenty of unique weapons, items, and armor sets that buff your abilities tenfold in Avowed. One such unique is Delver's Caution, a powerful ring that grants additional Dexterity and increases your movement capabilities, making you a parkour… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 1, 2025 2:30 PM  The first of Zoe's worlds in Split Fiction will task you and a partner with saving her fantasy land from the evil Ice King. The guide will tell you exactly how to take down this fearsome (and occasionally cute) monster. |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 1, 2025 2:20 PM  Are you ready for your games to get buggier? Over 300 quality assurance testers working on Bethesda franchises like Fallout and The Elder Scrolls have voted to authorize a strike following what they say are stalling negotiations with parent company Microsoft. "We've had to continuously fight for what should be bare… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 1, 2025 6:38 PM  War Thunder is all about mastering machines of death - whether that be trading blows in tanks, engaging in naval battles with warships, or dogfighting in the skies above with planes. However, what you never see are troops charging around the battlefield - that is until now. AI-controlled infantry has now been added to War Thunder, but it's debuting within Gaijin's idea of an April Fool's Day prank - a World War 1 mode. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best free Steam games, Tank games, War Thunder system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 1, 2025 5:48 PM  The Humble Choice April 2025 games are live, and it's a bumper month with 10 Steam Deck games on offer, thanks to a classic three-in-one remaster being included in the lineup. Elsewhere, you can enjoy a squad-based action game set in an iconic movie franchise and one of the most talked about indie games of the last decade. If you've got one of the best handheld gaming PCs, then this is another fantastic month for you. While not every game is Verified for the Steam Deck, each game will run, with the caveat that some graphics settings need to be adjusted. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 1, 2025 5:14 PM  Despite feeling like it's been around forever, Helldivers 2 is still just over a year old. One of 2024's biggest and most surprising breakout hits, it continues to draw in huge crowds, deliver regular Warbonds, and throw some curveballs into its constantly evolving galactic battle. But despite its relative youth, the game has already gone through some turbulent patches that, at times, looked like they might sink the ship. Speaking in a new interview, the CEO of developer Arrowhead Games says that during its hellish summer, where community sentiment soured and its Steam rating dropped as low as 19%, it looked to No Man's Sky's famous redemption arc as motivation for its own comeback. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Helldivers 2 weapons, Helldivers 2 stratagems, Helldivers 2 system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 1, 2025 4:00 PM  April 1, 2025: We've added the new DTI code for April Fools and detailed how to get the Dress to Impress flamethrower code, too. What are the new Dress to Impress codes? Look no further if you want to strut your stuff on the catwalk with all the latest fashion accessories. The latest DTI codes grant you the hottest cosmetics to add to your ensemble and create a stunning new look, and it's as simple as entering a code or two. As the name suggests, Dress to Impress is all about fashion, collecting new clothes, and trying out different styles. Unlike most Roblox games, these DTI codes permanently unlock a set of items to add to your wardrobe. If you're looking for extra freebies, we also have codes for some of the other best Roblox games such as Blox Fruits codes to help you get an edge on the competition. Alternatively, you can check out our list of Dress to Impress outfit ideas. Continue reading Dress to Impress codes April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 1, 2025 2:35 PM  For Warzone players, the new Call of Duty season is promising to be one of the biggest in months - maybe even years. Verdansk is coming back, so obviously all eyes are on the free-to-play battle royale. But there's plenty of exciting new content coming to Black Ops 6 Season 3 as well that isn't to be slept on. If you don't yet own the latest premium CoD game, then here's an important reminder: Black Ops 6 will be completely free to try in the 24 hours leading up to Verdansk's launch, and that includes all the new Season 3 multiplayer maps, guns, and Zombies content too. Continue reading Ahead of Verdansk, you can play 24 hours of Black Ops 6 for free MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 review, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
Siliconera Tuesday, April 1, 2025 7:30 PM
Konami has put out a statement defining what constitutes as customer harassment, as well as stating that it will protect its employees against it. The company will contact both the police and its lawyers to deal with such incidents.
Examples of customer harassment include:
Comments telling the employees to kill themselves, as well as offensive remarks on their race or gender or religion, also fall under customer harassment.
Konami's rules against customer harassment take cues from a new ordinance against customer harassment that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government passed at the start of April 2025. It's the first of its kind in the country. These laws protect workers from customers who make aggressive and unreasonable demands, and the government released guidelines in December 2024 to define what constitutes as "customer harassment."
"Customer harassment" or "kasuhara" has been an ongoing problem in Japan for years. A potential reason for this is that companies always put the customer first, which results in entitled behavior in consumers. Japan is also famous for its high standards of hospitality. The high level of service customers come to expect may also make for unreasonable expectations.
Konami is not the first video game company to put out a warning defining customer harassment and vowing to protect its employees. Square Enix did the same thing earlier this year. But with this new ordinance from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, more companies may start to put their foot down in regards to abusive behavior towards their staff.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 1, 2025 6:15 PM
HoYoVerse has shared the drip marketing for Ifa, who will be a playable character in Genshin Impact in a future update. There's no official information thus far on his rarity or his weapon, but he will be an Anemo character.
Ifa will mark the first playable Anemo character who uses the Tall Male model, as all previous male characters with this element used the smaller one. As for his in-game lore, Ifa is a Saurian veterinarian from the Flower-Feather Clan, and he's a friend of Ororon's. He also has Cacucu, a Qucusaurus assistant, with him, and you can see Cacucu in his splash art as well.
Johnny Loquasto voices him in English. He previously appeared as Glo in Reverse: 1999, but he's also a sports broadcaster for events like the WWE's NXT. In Chinese, Lu Shujun voices him. Lu's past roles include Hung in Arknights, as well as characters like Beer and Opera Cake in Food Fantasy. In Japanese, Junta Terashima voices him, replacing Showtaro Morikubo. Some of Terashima's past roles include Sugiura in Judgment and Yukimura in Inazuma Eleven Go.
Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. Ifa will likely debut in the Genshin Impact Version 5.6 banner, which will go live on May 7, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 1, 2025 5:15 PM
The Japanese anime and gaming scenes have regularly celebrated the annual April Fools' Day by publishing joke materials, and 2025 is no different than the previous years. We have earlier covered the Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis high school alternate universe, the Palworld dating sim releasing for real, and Fate/Final Journey, the latter of which is the 2025 edition of the annual Fate/Grand Order April Fools app. However, those are not the only jokes on the 2025 April Fools' Day, as many other franchises also join the festivities.
Here are some of the best April Fools' jokes from Japanese anime and game franchises we have seen in 2025.
Level-5 published a Fantasy Life i-themed video titled Life Crossing: Fantasy Horizons, which is also a very obvious jab at Nintendo's Animal Crossing: New Horizons. This video is also available in Japanese in addition to English.
Kadokawa uploaded a prank video showcasing Re: School life in a different world from zero, a Re:Zero-themed otome game where players could date the franchise's key male characters like Subaru, Reinhard, Julius, and Ferris.
Shift Up launched a premiere trailer for a Goddess of Victory: Nikke-themed movie titled "Final Battle."
Square Enix tweeted a screenshot from an 8-bit parody game based on NieR: Automata, where the player controls 9S against a horde of 2Bs.
There is also a two-way collaboration prank between Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion and Pop Team Epic. The respective social media account for each franchise published a new poster with the character designs based on the other title.
The Code Geass franchise also has another 2025 April Fools' joke, with the Japanese social media account for the free-to-play game Code Geass: Lost Stories revealing a Golden Luck version of Charles zi Britannia.
Bandai Namco released April Fools' Day exclusive content for Hatsuboshi Gakuen: The Idolmaster that temporarily adds dressing options and musical stage performance for Asari Neo. This character is not supposed to be playable, as she originally appears as a college professor who teaches players how to produce the idol candidate students.
Cygames published "BoC-izm," a new song from the BoC'z we\n group that comprises several characters from Umamusume: Pretty Derby. The company also published an official webpage, which will remain available until April 10, 2025.
Cygames also announced that it is really adding the joke illustrations from the 2024 April Fools' prank title, Granblue Fantasy Versus Rai-Jin-Gu, to the actual Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising game.
Sumzap shared a Crows & Gold magazine cover featuring Jujutsu Kaisen's Mei Mei via its Jujutsu Kaisen: Phantom Parade social media account.
Koei Tecmo published an original Dynasty Warriors: Origins screenshot that shows Xu Zhu presenting a giant meatbun to the game's protagonist Ziluan. This scene does not appear in the actual game.
Sega released a 2025 April Fools' Day-exclusive storyline in Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage. The company will also follow up with an epilogue for the story on the following day.
The Apothecary Diaries' official Japanese social media account published a school-themed spin-off titled School Diaries to celebrate the 2025 April Fools' Day.
And the Oshi no Ko anime social media account tweeted a newspaper article showcasing Kana Arima as an ambassador for bell peppers grown in Japan's Miyazaki prefecture.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 1, 2025 5:00 PM
Square Enix is restocking the FFVII Remake Buster sword and NieR Replicant Emil head ice cube trays. The Japanese Square Enix online e-store is now accepting pre-orders for both items, and they are expected to release in Japan on July 19, 2025.
Both trays are made of silicone and the Buster sword ice tray costs 2,420 yen (or about $16.20,) while the Emil head tray costs 2,750 yen (~$18.40.). The Buster sword one can make up to three ice "cubes" at a time, with each one being approximately 16.5cm (or about 6.5 inches) long. The Emil head ice tray can hold two spherical ice cubes, each one being approximately 55mm (or 2.17 inches) in diameter.
You can check out both the FFVII Remake Buster sword and the NieR Replicant Emil head ice trays and ice cubes here:
The NieR Replicant Emil ice trays were originally announced on May 2022 and released in Japan on August 27, 2022 and in North America on December 2022, where it costed $29.99. As for the Buster sword ice tray, it appeared in North America on November 2024 and it costed $19.99. It seems like both items are still available from the Square Enix NA online store.
The FFVII Remake Buster sword NieR Replicant Emil head ice trays are now available for pre-order from the Square Enix Japan online e-store. They will release on July 19, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 1, 2025 4:00 PM
The latest song in the Project Voltage High Pokemon collaboration with Hatsune Miku is out now and it features Kasane Teto. The song is titled "Facade Question" and it released on April 1, 2025 in Japan.
The song was composed and written by artist 32ki, with the music video animation made by Yomitan Akane. It belongs to Project Voltage High, the sequel to the original Project Voltage song and art crossover collaboration featuring Pokemon creatures and Vocaloid Hatsune Miku. The promotion of the new song started with the reveal of an artwork depicting Kasane Teto alongside her Pokemon partner Meloetta as the "rival" to Miku.
This illustration was originally announced as an April Fools' joke through the Project Voltage official social media. It was later announced that the song was real and would be revealed later in the day. A second art appeared showcasing the Synthesizer V and Utau character next to Sudowoodo and Mimikyu.
You can check out the new Project Voltage High Pokemon song "Facade Question" featuring Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto below:
And here are the two illustrations released to promote the song:
The latest Project Voltage High Pokemon song featuring Hatsune Miku and Kasane Teto is "Facade Question."
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 1, 2025 3:00 PM
Slime Rancher 2 is one of those games that's been in early access for quite some time! That started back in September 2022, and we're gradually seeing Monomi Park add new slimes, regions, and elements to Rainbow Island. Now that the 0.6.0 patch dropped back in December 2024, we figured it's a good time to head back into the successor to the multiplatform indie to see how it is coming along. While some parts are still a bit fiddly, it seems like the team is making strong strides to offer more of what people loved so much about the first game.
Beatrix LeBeau is great a slime ranching. She's so good that she's sort of famous? At least, someone noticed, because a mysterious letter invited her to the Rainbow Islands. It's a haven filled with more types of slimes and all sorts of ruins. Since the nature of slime ranching does offer a lot of freedom, she doesn't question who might be contacting her, hops in a boat that showed up, and heads out to continue a colorful, capitalistic adventure involving the plorp slime droppings.
The core gameplay in Slime Rancher 2 remains unchanged, which is good since the controls and concept are great to begin with. This is a first-person collecting experience. Your home base consists of a number of potential pens for slimes. If you have money, you can build and upgrade those, adding elements to keep slimes in and comfortable like higher walls, nets, auto-feeders, and auto-plorp-collectors. Likewise, you can outfit Beatrice with equipment that makes her more adept, if you can afford it. Your goal is to explore areas, with some locked away either by necessary progression elements or not being included in the early access build yet. These can include little bugs with recordings that offer more insight, or features that unlock more of your map. As you get to new places, additional types of slimes appear, meaning more profit due to their plorps. Especially if you feed one type of slime another type of plorp, turning it into a hybrid Largo that drops two plorps from each type to increase your potential profits.
The general theme here seems to be "more." Even in early access, I'm constantly seeing new types of slimes, new opportunities to explore bigger areas, and elements I want to interact with. When you first head into the wilds, you'll almost immediately happen upon the new Cotton Slime that looks like a rabbit. If you beat the Cotton Gordo variety, you can reach an area with the Flutter Slimes that look like butterflies. I especially like how some feel a bit more challenging to get, like the Ringtail Slime that I found I could really only get during the day if I was lucky enough to find one frozen like a tanuki statue. I did get a chance to peek at the new labyrinth in 0.6.0, and I appreciate how there are more puzzle elements to Slime Rancher 2 that really make it feel like you're exploring runes, overcoming challenges, and earning your right to see variants like the Siamese or Sleepy Slime.
I honestly didn't experience any technical issues. If anything, the two things that really are "telling" are the early execution and the fact that content is definitely isn't there yet due to gradual rollouts. In the case of the former, Slime Rancher 2 right now feels like a game that could be difficult to really "start" unless you already played the original game. There is a very hands-off approach to getting started. If you didn't already know how to get pens set up and upgraded, start building up Beatrice's equipment, and getting into the gameplay loop of catching slimes, bringing them "home," feeding them, selling the plorps, and reinvesting the money to do a better job of earning more money, someone just starting might be left flailing. I was shocked when it didn't even introduce the map in any way until I'd reached the first marker unlocking more of it. I really feel like the 1.0 release needs to make it more approachable for newcomers.
The other part is that you will reach a wall at some points, in terms of story and places to go, due to the fact that more places are gradually appearing. It's natural, in early access! It just means you play Slime Rancher for probably a few weeks, maybe a month, after each major update, then step back until another update arrives. It sort of seems like we're maybe getting two or three "major updates" per year, based on how 2023 and 2024 went. Since it's only in 0.6.0 at the moment, I personally suspect it'll be a 2026 release. So we're in a good place now for reminders every few months. Given that this is such a relaxed experience, I think it suits it.
I always considered Slime Rancher one of the more relaxed simulations, and I feel like Slime Rancher 2 is going to offer similar situations. We take our times acquiring slimes. We investigate when we feel like it, able to return when updates appear, marathon everything or gradually take it in over longer periods of time. The current build does feel slightly unfriendly to those totally new to the experience, but I'm not concerned and think that could be rectified. What is here, now, does offer more of what those of us who did play the first game know we liked so we can enjoy slime time.
Slime Rancher 2 is in early access on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 1, 2025 8:39 PM
Depending on how many packs you own, the Build and Buy mode in The Sims 4 is a treasure trove of items to decorate your lots and create intricately detailed homes. But if you're not happy with what's on offer by default, there are ways to get more items.
There are thousands of items filling out the Build and Buy catalogue in The Sims 4, but there's always room for more options, especially when it comes to clutter. Thankfully, the debug menu and live edit objects are there to help, but you'll need to know how to access them before you can use them.
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How to enable debug objects in The Sims 4
Both debug items and live edit objects fall under the same umbrella term "debug." These are objects that are technically included in the game, and litter the worlds before you've even built a single thing, but usually don't appear in the Build and Buy catalog. Think cars, streetside decorations, and even entire buildings.
To gain access to these additional items, you'll need to enter the following cheats:
That's technically all you need to do to enable access to the live edit objects within the Build and Buy catalogue, but unlike when you use the "bb.showhiddenobjects" cheat, live edit objects don't show up as you're browsing through items. There's an additional step that reveals them all for use.
How to use the debug search in The Sims 4
When you're in Build and Buy mode, click into the search bar above the categories in the bottom left-hand corner of the screen. Type "debug," but don't press Enter. Instead, click on one of the "** DEBUG **" options that pop up.
It doesn't matter which of them you click on, you'll still end up with all of the live edit objects popping up. There are live edit objects attached to every pack, including full buildings and other huge objects, so you might have a lot to scroll through. However, there are also some useful clutter items within this selection of new objects, so have fun playing around with all of the new objects to create something truly unique.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 1, 2025 7:32 PM
In Schedule 1, there are a ton of customers who will buy your products and several stores that will help you in the process of building out your empire.
Here's a rundown of all customers with their IDs so you can track them better, along with all the stores and items you get in them.
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All customer IDs in Schedule 1
The huge customer count is spread across all six regions of Schedule 1, and here is a list of all of them with their character IDs:
All Northtown customers
All Westville customers
All Downtown customers
All Docks customers
All Suburbia customers
All Uptown customers
All stores and items in Schedule 1
There are six stores all over the map of Schedule 1, and here are all the items you get from them:
Hardware Store
Albert Hoover
Shirley Watts
Shred Shack
Gas-Mart
Oscar's Store
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 1, 2025 7:28 PM
Overwatch 2's 2025 April Fools event has kicked off, and it's offering players a number of rewards that can be unlocked by completing certain challenges. From new sprays to a Legendary Orisa skin, there's plenty of goodies to get your hands on.
The event goes by the name Totally Normalwatch, and you can check the entire patch notes with all the changes and twists. But if you're here for the free rewards (and we definitely don't blame you), keep on reading for a list of all the cosmetic items you can earn by completing challenges.
All Totally Normalwatch rewards in Overwatch 2
There's a total of 17 rewards to earn in the form of 12 Sprays, 6 Titles, and one skin from Totally Normalwatch. The event lasts until April 17, so you have a couple weeks to claim any free reward that's a part of the celebration. Here's a rundown of all these 17 challenges and how to unlock the rewards:
The Totally Normalwatch event ends on April 14, and at the time of writing, you have a little over 13 days to earn all the rewards mentioned above.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 1, 2025 5:43 PM
To the despair of all who made tossing both big threats and small enemies around a habit in R.E.P.O., the game's new Overcharge mechanic is set to bring an explosive shift to its overall experience. To help you make it through the end, here's how Overcharge works in R.E.P.O.
How Overcharge works in R.E.P.O.
Set to debut in a future update, the Overcharge mechanic in R.E.P.O. will cause you to explode after lifting monsters for too long. The explosion is set to delete a huge part of your HP in one go and leave you stunned, all while letting whoever you were carrying walk free. While lifting an enemy, you will know you are about to explode once the Overcharge meter below your energy hits 100. The meter's value will progressively increase while you carry a monster, but steadily make its way back to zero once you let go.
Keep in mind that even if the above is set to make Grab Strength builds less overpowered, which was one of its main goals according to the game's developing team, the stat's importance has not changed. After all, very few things are worse than finding a once-per-run treasure and being unable to lift it. To make up for the inability to toss enemies around, semiwork also revealed it will be boosting the accuracy of all fire weapons in the game and the ease of use of all melee ones, such as the Baseball Bat and Inflatable Hammer.
How to counter Overcharge in R.E.P.O.
Although the game will likely receive a few Overcharged-focused upgrades once the mechanic debuts, it was revealed that you can lower the effect's buildup speed by carrying targets together with other players. In other words, the more players carrying the monster, the slower your beam will overcharge.
I also believe raising your HP with some Health Upgrades might prove to be a surefire way to mitigate the explosion's effects, as the more HP you have overall, the more you'll have afterward. Like with the Strength Upgrades, each Health Upgrade will grow in cost per purchase, starting with a welcoming $4,000 and going all the way to $18,000.
As always, gearing up with a weapon continues to be the meta here, so make sure to check out our how to get and use the Shotgun in R.E.P.O. guide. Now that you cannot simply shake them to oblivion, I also highly recommend that you take a look at how to beat every monster in the game.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 1, 2025 5:39 PM
Disney Dreamlight Valley's Alice in Wonderland update is set to arrive sometime in 2025. Over time, Gameloft has released teasers for what's to come, from revealing how the Cheshire Cat is involved in some way to showing off themed furniture items with unknown functions.
Whether you're a fan of Alice in Wonderland or just want to experience a new Disney Dreamlight Valley update, we've got just the information you need about this update.
When is the Alice in Wonderland update coming out in DDV?
Gameloft has confirmed Disney Dreamlight Valley's Alice in Wonderland update will launch sometime in Spring 2025. If we go by North America's 2025 Spring dates, it'll most likely be released anytime from now until June 20. The most realistic estimate is that it'll arrive sometime between the last week of April and the first week of May.
At the time of writing, the latest update from Gameloft revealed a DDV content roadmap highlighting an Early 2025 update—later known as Tales of Agrabah—as Disney Dreamlight Valley's first content patch of the year. Tales of Agrabah launched on Feb. 26, with the next expected to appear around two months later. The Spring 2025 timeline of the Alice in Wonderland update involving the Cheshire Cat aligns with this, with the end of April or beginning of May falling within the two-month gap.
The Alice in Wonderland update's Star Path theme is also unknown. While it'll most likely relate to the movie and story in some way, it may also have a Spring or Easter theme to complement the season. Only time will tell as this part of the update unfolds.
The Alice in Wonderland update will also primarily affect Disney Dreamlight Valley's base game. Although we may discover small secrets in other areas, major Storybook Vale changes are planned to arrive this Summer during the Unwritten Realms storyline addition. This update is completely separate from the Alice in Wonderland one, so we'll likely only see changes in the base game. There is a chance the Cheshire Cat and other Alice in Wonderland characters will get their own realm, but this has yet to be confirmed.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 1, 2025 4:55 PM
The full version of Schedule 1 has plenty of mods available that you can use to expand the vanilla gameplay, and some of them are extremely useful.
The mods expand beyond the base features and allow you to add plenty of QoL features. While some of these features might become part of future updates, mods are the only options available currently. This guide will help you figure out the best mods to use and discuss their advantages.
Console Commands mod
While turning on console commands in the full version is relatively easy, I still prefer using a mod. This mod allows you to use all the console commands by pressing the F8 button. You can also view all the commands that are available for the game. The availability of the commands makes it much more convenient for me, as you can test out different things.
Increased Stack Limit
Inventory size is a major concern in Schedule 1, as you can carry 8 items simultaneously. That space also reduces if you usually have more than 10 of any item. The Increased Stack Limit mod is available for the full-game version and allows you to carry more items if they're the same type. It's an innovative solution in case you can't manage to own a car and have many items to sell.
Better Workers
This mod used to be my favorite until the latest patch, as it has resulted in problems. When it works properly, the mod allows your workers to work faster, better, and more efficiently. Once your empire grows, you'll want your workers to work as efficiently as possible. It's best to try out this mod for the time being till a hotfix rolls out. This would still be my go-to mod when managing workers efficiently inside the game.
Enhanced Dealers
Once your drug empire is enormous, the limitations related to dealers can stall the growth of your empire. The Enhanced Dealers mod allows your dealers to cater to more customers and sell the products more quickly. The UI also improves; they seem to work for free by letting go of their cut. While I don't like that they don't keep their share of the profits, the remaining improvements are notable in the long run, and they quicken your progress by a noticeable amount.
Movement Boost
If you're unhappy with the base movement speed in Schedule 1, the Movement Boost mod will be the perfect solution. It's a simple mod that enhances your base movement speed. You can also toggle a Speed Boost to increase your movement speed temporarily, and the settings can also be applied on multiplayer servers.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 1, 2025 4:34 PM
Not all cars are created equal in Schedule 1. If you want speed, your best option is The Cheetah. If your favorite color is blue, buy the Bruiser. There are even cars with goofy names if that's what you like, but I'll avoid spoiling that surprise for now.
What about cars for transporting goods? Sure, your average car has a few spaces in its trunk for hiding items and clearing out inventory slots, but surely there's a "best" option. You'd be right to think that, and we're here to tell you the best car to buy if storing and transporting goods are your top priority.
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Best car for storage and transport in Schedule 1
The Veeper is by far the best car for storage and transport in Schedule 1. It only costs $9,000, making it the second cheapest vehicle option available. It also has a whopping 16 trunk slots compared to most cars' four to five spaces. Its top speed is even faster than most other cars aside from the Cheetah, making it easy to escape the police if you're in a tough situation.
It's also a great option if you're playing with friends and need a ton of extra space in your car for selling products to customers. If you have two or three people doing drug runs, the Veeper is a relatively inexpensive option that has more than enough storage space for your items. Even if you actively mix products and have a lot to carry around, 16 spaces will usually get the job done. The only downside is that it gets stuck easily, but Schedule 1 lets you unstick cars without paying any money, so that's not a huge problem.
Alternatively, you can use it to transport mixing ingredients you buy from Gas-Mart. At the time of writing, there are 16 substances you can buy from the convenience store, which just so happens to match the space in the Veeper. You can purchase 10 of each substance (or a few dozen of one) before returning to your base of operations and repeating as necessary. That way, you won't need to spend money or wait for deliveries.
How to access a car's trunk in Schedule 1
If you want to open a car's trunk and access its storage, head to its back, hover over its trunk, and press E to access it. In the Veeper's case, you'll do this with the two doors that open to the rest of the vehicle. An interface will appear with empty slots in which you can store drugs, mixing ingredients, or tools, depending on what the situation calls for.
All cars in Schedule 1
Although the Veeper is the best storage and transport vehicle in Schedule 1, the others are nothing to sneeze are. They all have pros and cons, from being cheap to driving faster than the Veeper. Here's a complete list of Schedule 1's cars, their prices, and their trunk storage slots.
Although The Cheetah is by far the fastest car in the game, its price and significantly lower trunk space outweigh this benefit. Similarly, more expensive cars like the Bruiser, Dinkler, and Hounddog all have fewer storage slots and drive at similar speeds, making their upgrades unnecessary unless you like their appearance.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 1, 2025 4:32 PM
If you've logged into the Minecraft Launcher, you've likely triggered LaunchCraft, a wild new feature from the April Fools 2025 Update. It's packed with hilarious changes using the unique Launcher Skills. Find out what each skill does and how to unlock them fast.
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What is LaunchCraft in Minecraft?
Before we get into the skills, you should know what LaunchCraft actually does. It's a part of the latest April Fools 2025 CraftMine update, which you can install through Snapshot. Once I began this new update, the LaunchCraft system appeared shortly after. This feature changes the look and feel of the Minecraft Launcher. Sometimes, it'll alter fonts; other times, it'll transform your cursor into a weapon.
You'll notice a progress bar at the bottom of the screen, gradually increasing the longer you are in the Launcher. When hitting a particular milestone, you'll unlock a new Launcher Skill. Press the 'Select Skill' to turn on your unlocked abilities. You can even turn on multiple skills to drastically change the Minecraft Launcher.
All Launcher Skills in Minecraft LaunchCraft April Fools 2025
LaunchCraft features various levels for you to unlock, all of which will have a unique skill attached. Although the system presents a Level 9,001 rank, Level 30 seems to be the maximum cap. Here's what to expect with each Launcher Skill in Minecraft April Fools 2025:
Those who go to the end of the skills page will see a Level 9,001 Launcher Developer section. Unfortunately, there isn't a way to access this ability. Redditors have tried to implement codes to reach Level 9,001, but no matter what, it doesn't seem to unlock the two rewards at the bottom. I've also tested to see if it opens when all Launcher Skills are active, and it still doesn't trigger it.
We may get more answers later on, but as of right now, there doesn't seem to be a way to get the Old Launcher UI and Launcher Cape rewards. Since it's based around the April Fools update, it may be a joke where you can't acquire it. At the very least, you can get your hands on the new Yearn cape from the A Minecraft Movie Live Event.
How to increase levels fast in Minecraft LaunchCraft
Rather than sitting and waiting for the LaunchCraft bar to load, you can switch between the tabs on the left to increase it substantially. Just hit Java Edition, Bedrock Edition, Dungeons, and Legends repeatedly, and you'll make it to Level 30 in no time.
You can also click on the progress bar to increase the bar slightly. However, I suggest using the switch tabs version for a quicker process.
How to turn off LaunchCraft in Minecraft
If you don't want the progress bar to appear in the Minecraft Launcher, go to the Settings tab and check off 'Launcher Leveling System.' The bar will no longer appear at the bottom of your screen, appearing just like it did before the CraftMine update.
Anytime you feel like trying out LaunchCraft, you can simply click on this setting again to turn it back on. You can also browse through the settings to look through more customizable options in the Minecraft Launcher.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 1, 2025 4:31 PM
April Fools' Day is generally one of the most annoying and un-funny days of the year, but for Overwatch 2 fans, it's one players greatly look forward to.
The classic "Totally Normalwatch" limited-time mode has returned for April 1, turning the game's hero pool on its head with fun ability changes in an optional Arcade mode for players to enjoy if they so choose. And that's what's arguably the best about it. It's optional.
But there are some fun goodies to earn and unlock via challenges in Totally Normalwatch, like player titles, sprays, and the Rainy Ducky legendary skin for Orisa if you complete all 15 of them. And the challenge only require you to play the mode on different roles, with some big battle pass XP boosts for getting them done.
It will be worth learning the hero's new kits, though, because some of them have been greatly changed for the mode, like Doomfist who no longer has a primary fire and can only quick melee, or Roadhog who throws three hooks at once, and Brigitte whose Shield Bash is replaced with a Captain America-like Shield Throw.
Some of the more extreme changes are like D.Va whose mech is know half the size and has 25 health, but got a 100-percent boost in fire rate, and Reinhardt whose Charge now has infinite distance and a shortened cooldown. It's just plain mayhem.
Honestly, the mode is good fun if you just take it for what it is: a silly limited-time mode. And it's worth trying out at least once to see if you can have more fun with it than the regular modes of the game, which is also entirely possible.
For the full list of all of the silly hero changes, check out the patch notes, but just know that Totally Normalwatch will disappear on April 15, so make sure to hop in while you can.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 1, 2025 4:02 PM
Overwatch 2's fun April Fools Day event, Totally Normalwatch, is back for another year of hijinx and hilarity. And googly eyes.
As part of the limited-time Arcade mode, OW2's heroes get a fun makeover for their kits, and their eyes, to shake things up for the silly holiday. Some hero abilities are totally changed, others are deleted, and some heroes get totally new ones to play with.
Here's the full list of all of the hero changes in this year's Totally Normalwatch event in OW2.
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All Totally Normalwatch changes in Overwatch 2
D.Va
Doomfist
Hazard
Junker Queen
Mauga
Orisa
Ramattra
Reinhardt
Roadhog
Sigma
Winston
Wrecking Ball
Zarya
Ashe
Bastion
Cassidy
Echo
Genji
Hanzo
Junkrat
Mei
Moira
Pharah
Reaper
Sojourn
Soldier: 76
Sombra
Symmetra
Torbjörn
Tracer
Venture
Widowmaker
Ana
Baptiste
Brigitte
Illari
Juno
Kiriko
Lifeweaver
Lúcio
Mercy
Zenyatta
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 1, 2025 2:30 PM
There are many medals to collect in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, so it might be hard to keep track of all of them. Thankfully, every medal can be earned by completing certain tasks, like killing five enemies without dying and performing a finishing move on the enemy who took you out last.
There's a long list of medals for both multiplayer and BO6 Zombies, so check out our list below with the information about all of them, how to get them, and how much XP each one rewards.
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All multiplayer medals in BO6
There are six different categories for all of the multiplayer medals in Call of Duty Black Ops 6. They include Streaks, Multi Kills, Combat, Gear, Scorestreaks, and Game Modes.
Streaks
Multi Kills
Combat
Gear
Scorestreaks
Game Modes
All Zombies medals in BO6
That is a lot of multiplayer medals to collect in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and will keep players busy for many months to come. However, there are Zombies medals to collect in the game too, just not nearly as many. They include the following:
Streaks
Multi Kills
Combat
Gear
Scorestreaks
This article will be updated with more information when new medals are added to the game.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 1, 2025 2:17 PM
There are lots of secret items you can unlock in Dress to Impress, and while most of them are pretty straightforward, some require a bit more effort. The Flamethrower is by far the trickiest item you can unlock.
If you're hoping to earn this item, you have to act fast since it won't be available for long. You also have to put in quite a bit of effort, and it's a tricky process, so here's how to get the Flamethrower in Dress to Impress.
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What is the Flamethrower code in DTI?
To obtain the Flamethrower in DTI, you need to find a series of emojis corresponding to specific numbers hidden around the map and piece them together to form a unique code. Unlike all other codes in DTI, every player has a unique one here, so you have to solve it for yourself.
Each emoji is tied to a different number for each player. For me, the Heart is a two, and I found it on a table in the Salon, but it might not be the same number or at the same location for you.
The first step for solving your code is to visit a regular server and complete the round. At the end, look right above the scoreboard to learn your specific code series. Mine, for example, is Dress, Star, Heart, Dress, Dress. For me, the Dress was next to the number three, the Star was by the number five, and the Heart was by a two, so my personal Flamethrower code ended up being 35233.
Your code will be completely different depending on where your emojis are and what number each one is tied to. Once you know the correct order for your emojis, you need to get to work finding them.
All emoji locations for Flamethrower in DTI
The locations for the emojis you need to find to unlock the Flamethrower are also random, so there are many potential spawn spots to check. Here are all of the ones we've found so far, but there might be more, so we'll add additional ones as we come across them.
Since there are many different spots where the emojis can appear, the best way to find them is to simply scour every inch of the map as carefully as you can. They can appear in the main lobby and the intermission lobby but not in the VIP room. Because the emojis can appear in the intermission lobby, you need to play on a regular server to make sure you're able to find all of them.
How to use the Flamethrower in DTI
Once you have it unlocked, the Flamethrower appears in a special bar near the bottom of the screen. Click on the word "Flamethrower" to equip it, then click anywhere else on the screen to turn it on and start shooting fire. It only shoots fire as long as you're holding the use button down.
If you're looking for more special items to add to your collection, consider working on unlocking the Style Showdown set, Magical Girl outfit, and Lana Stitch dress next.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 1, 2025 2:16 PM
Minecraft's April Fools' updates have become a legendary tradition, cranking up the chaos and creativity each year. From potato-filled biomes to moon cows, the wackiness knows no bounds. In 2025, the Craftmine update takes things to a whole new level, and we're here to show you how to play.
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How to access Craftmine Update in Minecraft
Minecraft players have created countless amazing builds over the years, but now, for the first time ever, you can craft mines. Get it? Craft+Mine. Mine+Craft. Alright, you get the idea. Like past April Fools updates, you can access it through the Java Edition Snapshot version. Follow these steps to start the Minecraft Craftmine update:
If you're new to the Minecraft Launcher, you must hit the checkbox for the Snapshot. This version lets you test out upcoming or limited features, almost like a beta test. Since Snapshots can be buggy, you may want to back up your worlds or run a different file just in case things go wrong. Unfortunately, Bedrock Edition users cannot access this feature, as it is primarily reserved for the PC version.
Once everything checks out, it'll open the main menu, presenting the Craftmine update file in the bottom-left corner. Simply start a new world and make any adjustments with difficulty settings or game rules before you begin.
How to play Craftmine Update in Minecraft
Use the Mine Crafter at the center to build your own level. You'll have a few resources given to you by default, and you'll eventually find more materials the more you play. Place an item from the Mine Effects in the empty box near 'Craft Your Mine.' It'll create a mine with various challenges. So, if I place the Plains Biomes Mine Effect, it'll give me a level with mobs like Creepers, chickens, and cows.
After you've chosen an element, select the box at the center and interact with the circular object near the Mine Crafter to enter your new world.
The goal here is to play your distinct level and find the exit. Exit locations will vary each time, so you'll have to survive long enough to make it out alive. If you find the exit point, you'll return to the Craftmine Update's main hub, increasing your levels for more recipes. You'll unlock more boxes in the Mine Crafter, allowing you to mix and match for more unique worlds.
Open the Player Unlocks hub by pressing the 'U' key, and exchange your earned points to access additional builds. Since this system is fairly new, I'm still trying to understand this feature fully. I'll update this guide once I get more familiar with it.
How to find the exit in Craftmine Update
While the exit locations will always change, you should know what to look for. Exits will appear with a blue beam of light in the sky, leading you to an exit portal that can have Blackstone around it. The night makes it easier to see, so you may want to wait until then.
Given the massive size of Minecraft maps, it can take a while to find the exit. I just walked around aimlessly for a day (in-game time) and just happened to stumble upon mine underwater. If you are lucky enough to find it, interact with the circle at the center, similar to the Mine Crafter's orb, and you'll earn your well-deserved rewards. For more Minecraft, check out our guide on how to find all hidden collectibles in the A Minecraft Movie Live Event.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 1, 2025 2:03 PM
Everyone needs friends, including an "entrepreneur" like yourself. Schedule I is a unique take on the small genre of weird job simulators. Schedule 1 is a fun game, but like all games, it's more fun with friends. Three of them, to be exact.
There's a level of appeal to playing games like this by yourself or with others. Managing employees, products, and customers by yourself is thrilling, but friends can help alleviate the stress. Playing Schedule 1 with friends is a blast, and we're here to tell you how you and your buds can get started right now.
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How to play Schedule I with friends
Here's a complete step-by-step to add your friends to a Schedule 1 lobby:
You'll see these options regardless of whether you own Schedule 1's paid version or the Free Sample. In short, even if you want to try the game but aren't sure if you want to buy it, you and a few friends can hop in and try its demo before deciding, without worrying about any extra obstacles.
How to add friends on Steam
To add one to three friends to your Schedule I game, you must add them as friends on Steam, first. To do so, open your Friends page in your Steam account by hovering the mouse over your name in the Steam software and selecting Friends. Then, press the green Add a friend button. They'll then receive a notification, allowing them to accept or deny the request.
Inviting friends to play Schedule 1 multiplayer
Once you've added a friend, all of you will need to be online before you can invite them to your game. If you can't see your friends in your list even though all of you are logged in, someone likely set their account status to Offline. To change that, click on the Steam button in the top left corner of the Steam desktop app and find the "Go Offline…" option. If you see it, you're already online. If it says "Go Online…" press the button, and you'll be visible to your Steam friends.
What is Schedule 1 multiplayer's max player count?
There is a limit of four players per game in Schedule I. That means you can only host up to three other players at once. It doesn't seem like the developer, TVGS, plans on adding native support for more than four players in the future, based on the official long-term development roadmap on Trello.
The only exception is using mods to increase the maximum player count. There is a popular multiplayer mod, MultiplayerPlus, that allows up to 20 users in the same game. However, you'll have to wait for it to update whenever Schedule 1 releases a major content update, so be prepared for occasional compatibility errors.
Generally speaking, the game isn't intended for a dozen or more players to run around the same tiny city. You're probably better off sticking to a small group of friends unless you want to cause chaos and risk running into errors, crashing, or other strange shenanigans.
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