GamersHeroes Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:12 PM The glory of battle awaits when Cortopia, Free Lives, and Devolver Digital's outrageous VR gladiator sim GORN 2 launches April 17. The post VR Gladiator Simulator Sequel GORN 2 Launching April 17 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:47 AM Originally released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch, the whimsical world of Dlala Studios' Disney Illusion Island will also come out for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC May 30. The post Disney Illusion Island Coming to Additional Platforms May 30 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:23 AM In what could be the only match-3 survival horror comedy RPG Metroidvania on the market today, Strange Scaffold and Frosty Pop's Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 is set to release April 22. The post Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 Launching April 22 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 9, 2025 3:35 PM  I love achievements in video games. I remember playing Call of Duty 2 on Xbox 360 and getting my first one and thinking "Oh this is neat!" And over the last 20 years, I've grown to enjoy them more and more as they have become a digital scrapbook documenting my gaming accomplishments across different platforms. Which… |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 9, 2025 3:25 PM  Calling all FPS fans! Humble Bundle is currently selling seven PC boomer shooters for less than $20. And these are some damn fine retro-themed shooters, too. |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:50 PM  To the surprise of no one living above ground, HBO won't be done telling the story of The Last of Us Part II by the end of the TV adaptation's upcoming second season. Today, HBO announced the Emmy-winning, nightmare-inducing, tear-ripping drama has been renewed for a third, and it needed to be unless HBO wanted to… |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:59 PM  Switch 2 preorders were originally supposed to go live today but were halted by Nintendo in the U.S. and Canada after President Trump's latest round of tariffs threatened to torpedo its original $450 price. The White House is now suddenly backing off the most extreme import taxes less than a day after they went into… |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:45 PM  On April 2, Nintendo revealed a lot about the Switch 2 via a big Direct. And in the days since that event we've learned more about the Switch 2 via statements from Nintendo, interviews, and more. For example, did you know that Nintendo confirmed Friend Codes are back, or that the Switch 2 carts will taste disgusting? |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:57 PM  There's no shortage of excellent armor to find and wear in The First Berserker: Khazan. But if you've chosen to go with the Dual Wield weapon option, you may be drawn to the Fallen Guardian Set and its attractive bonuses. Before you can get the blacksmith to make this armor for you, however, you'll have to get your… |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:50 PM  Success in The First Berserker: Khazan comes from a mixture of skill, character stats, and gear. You can't do a lot about your skill without practice, but you can certainly help improve your loadout with better items, weapons, and armor. That's where the Bard Set comes in, boosting your experience gain while also… |
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Kotaku Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:39 PM  After spending roughly a year in Early Access on Steam, Hades 2 is set to hit 1.0 with a full launch sometime in 2025 for PC players. On console, however, Supergiant Games has confirmed the colorful isometric roguelike will be coming first to Nintendo's platforms, with a window of exclusivity on Switch 1 and 2. |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:35 PM  Spring is nearly here! The birds are chirping. The grass is returning. Everywhere you look you see green. It's so nice to be outside again. Anyway, whatever, let's stay inside and play free video games like Hogwarts Legacy, Battlefield 1, Blue Prince, and War of the Monsters. |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:15 PM  Out of everything you can do in Monster Hunter Wilds, nothing beats mounting. Grappling onto a large beast as your multiplayer teammates watch on is always a fun time. While the mechanic has been refined from previous games, you're more or less left to figure out the nuances on your own. Whether you're a brand-new… |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:15 AM  Lonely Mountains: Snow Riders is one of my favorite surprises of the year so far. The skiing game is part physics-driven scramble, part relaxing journey through nature, and all a very fun time. It's been free with a paid Game Pass subscription on Xbox and PC, and just received a new set of slopes for players to… |
Kotaku Wednesday, April 9, 2025 9:40 AM  E3 is long-dead, but Microsoft's big annual gaming event returns to its normal Sunday slot on June 8, 2025, the company announced today. The summer Xbox Games Showcase is promising surprise reveals and a full second The Outer Worlds 2 Direct livestream afterwards dedicated to the upcoming space RPG coming out later… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:35 PM  The mesmerizing hordes, huge lineup of characters, and flashy weapons of Vampire Survivors make it one of the greatest bullet hell games we've ever seen. Many have tried, with mixed levels of success, to emulate its addictive chaos. Driveloop Survivors is the latest, and as the name suggests, it puts a vehicular, Mad Max-esque twist on the formula. Blending an Art Deco aesthetic with apocalyptic environments and barrages of flashy weapon effects, it's now available on Steam thanks to its early access launch. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best roguelike games, Best apocalypse games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:01 PM  Masayoshi Soken has earned himself a reputation as one of the most iconic composers in videogames. Over more than a decade working with FF14, his name has become almost as synonymous with the series as the legendary Nobuo Uematsu, and that success led him to take on the role as lead composer for Final Fantasy 16. When I asked him whether he'd repeat the challenge of handling two games at the same time in the future, however, he was adamant that he'd "never want to do anything like that again." MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail review, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:00 PM  Half-Life 3. Portal 3. Metal Gear Solid 6. When you think of new entries in beloved gaming series that people are desperate to see, these are some of the names that are regularly conjured up. Right up there as well is Titanfall 3 - something we know was briefly worked on at Respawn Entertainment before being scrapped in favor of its live service hit Apex Legends. Now, a rumor is circulating that claims that Titanfall 3 is back on the cards, with a campaign and multiplayer modes, and apparently it's close to completion. However, don't get too excited, because a reliable insider has just shot down these claims. Continue reading Titanfall 3 rumors are swirling, but don't get your hopes up |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:04 PM  PC gamers looking for a new budget gaming GPU could soon be in for a treat, as this latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti price leak makes it look like this new graphics card is going to have a surprisingly reasonable price. Nvidia hasn't officially even announced the existence of this GPU right now, but if this leak is right, the new 5060 Ti will be up to $70 cheaper than its predecessor, the RTX 4060 Ti. This latest rumor comes shortly after a previous RTX 5060 Ti leak suggested the new Nvidia GPU would be priced similarly to the 4060 Ti, but that's contradicted by this news. As with previous RTX 5060 Ti speculation, this leak again suggests there will be two versions of this new graphics card, one with 8GB of VRAM, and one with 16GB. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:32 PM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards - April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:11 PM  Want to know how to download Honkai Star Rail? Before you're able to build your team, buy your ticket, and go on an intergalactic journey, you'll need to do the boring bit. We've got the easiest way for you to download Honkai Star Rail, and what PC platform the game is available on. The free PC game from Hoyoverse is already proving to be an exciting prospect for strategy game fans, and with the game now live, it's a great time to get stuck in. With that, this is how to download Honkai Star Rail on PC. Continue reading Honkai Star Rail PC download guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:57 AM  Will Dune Awakening have private servers? If you're after a truly anti-social experience, or only want to explore Arrakis' gorgeous desertscape with your closest compadres, we don't blame you. From Minecraft to Rust, to Funcom's other survival title, Conan Exiles, private servers have become a staple of the genre. But will Dune Awakening follow suit? Dune Awakening takes an alternate approach not only to Frank Herbert's canon but also to the way it does its networking. While maps in survival games are typically tied to a single server, the upcoming PC game utilizes server meshing, hosting multiple dynamic map regions across servers to create one, unified experience. This makes things particularly tricky when it comes to leasing out private servers, and has given cause to doubt that Dune Awakening private servers will ever be a thing. Continue reading Will Dune Awakening have private servers? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:08 PM  After soundly beating the RTX 5070 with the Radeon RX 9070 XT in March 2025, AMD is now reportedly gearing up to offer a new budget gaming GPU that takes aim at the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti. A new leak shows Korean licenses being issued to two Gigabyte graphics cards based on the new AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT GPU, and they show a similar approach to VRAM as the 5060 Ti. The budget gaming GPU market currently has a wide open space waiting for the next generation, and several rumored GPUs are apparently waiting in the wings to fill it. One of them is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, which is rumored to be coming in both 8GB and 16GB versions, and the latest leaks suggest that AMD will be taking the same approach with the Radeon RX 9060 XT. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:18 PM  When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz? This special, limited-time event allows players to trade the usually locked golden stickers up to five times a day. This is an ideal solution for grabbing elusive missing stickers and completing albums quickly. While you can trade these up to five times a day, each event is limited to two specific stickers, set by Scopely. There's no official schedule for Monopoly Go's Golden Blitz event, so we can only estimate the date of the next Movie Night Golden Blitz based on previous events and official sticker polls. However, we check daily for official word on the next trade. While you wait, be sure to participate in other Monopoly Go events for a chance to earn rare sticker pack, and keep on top of freebies with our free Monopoly Go dice rolls guide, which is updated regularly with the newest links. Continue reading When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:15 PM  What are the best Rimworld mods? There are plenty of Rimworld mods out there to add extras and quality-of-life tweaks to your playthroughs, ranging from basic improvements to brand-new mechanics. With such a vibrant modding community at your fingertips, you might be a little lost on where to start – so we've picked out the very best of the bunch just for you. What's more, the vast majority of these Rimworld mods are available from the Steam Workshop, so they can be installed with the simple click of a button. Rimworld is a colony management game with a very simple premise: you must ensure the survival of a ragtag bunch of colonists, each with their own randomly generated skills, backstories, and idiosyncrasies. Depending on the AI storyteller settings, your experience might fall anywhere between a 'wholesome farming game' and a 'relentless cascade of disaster'. If you're ready to move on from the horrors that have befallen your colonies during the mod-free experience of Rimworld, then our collection of the best Rimworld mods is for you. Continue reading The best Rimworld mods 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Rimworld mods, The best games like Rimworld and Dwarf Fortress, RimWorld multiplayer guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:24 AM  What are the best League of Legends champions right now? Metas change, the LoL tier list will fluctuate, and it could be that your favorite champion might not be in a great place right now. While you can win games and climb the ranked ladder with nearly anyone in the lower ranks, the changes that come via champion and item balancing can tip the scales enough that some picks are almost mandatory, regardless of which rank you play. We've studied the latest patch notes and found the best champions in League of Legends right now. These picks will give you the best chance to climb the solo queue ranks in the free PC game, whether it's due to a buff, a kit adjustment, or an item change. If you want to play something other than what's on this list, keep these champions in mind for your ban, as they all have the potential to go on and dominate Summoner's Rift. Continue reading LoL tier list patch 25.S1.7 - best League of Legends champions MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:58 AM  There are several ways to my heart. Chocolate, esports shirts, pretty DnD dice, and dystopian, steampunk RPGs with cyberpunk flair. While the first three are relatively easy to come by, the latter, not so much. While BioShock has the steampunk, it lacks the cyberpunk, and while CD Project Red's magnum opus oozes neon, it's grounded in real-life. Welcome to Brightville, a brand new indie from Contrast Games, blends BioShock's contemporary feel with Night City's neon-bathed grime and Avowed's fantasy combat, and, as you've likely guessed, it's immediately found a spot on my wishlist. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, New PC games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:49 AM  It takes a special kind of puzzle game to gently inform you that you're baffled without defining the edges of that bafflement - a subtle waft of confusion, a hint of feeling stumped, a sense of deja vu. Blue Prince is an exploding riddle with a delayed fuse, and it blew me away. Continue reading Blue Prince review - a high bar for roguelikes and puzzlers MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best puzzle games, Blue Prince early impressions, Best single-player games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:25 AM  What are the new Hunters codes? In the world of Hunters, you take on hordes of enemies and dangerous encounters in mystical dungeons to become king of the humans. Does that sound fun? These free Hunters codes can help you on your way, redeemable for crystals which can be used to spin for better gear and weapons for those tough battles. Hunters is a new Roblox game and there are already redeemable Roblox codes to aid you on your adventure. If you're working your way through the best Roblox games, more freebies are available with our guides for Blox Fruits codes, Doors codes, King Legacy codes, and more. Continue reading Hunters codes April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:22 AM  They're slow, they're stupid, and - provided you have the right weapon - they're easy to kill. But what makes zombies frightening is their sheer numbers. It's the horde, the relentless, unresting, amorphous horde. One of the most wishlisted survival games on all of Steam, Into The Dead is built around this specific type of terror. You can stockpile supplies, fashion weapons, and recruit new survivors, but the writhing ocean of zombies is always biting at your heels. If you're a big Project Zomboid fan, or you're eager for State of Decay 3 and Dying Light The Beast, Into The Dead is finally here. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best zombie games, Upcoming PC games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:26 AM  When is the Black Ops 6 Season 3 release date? The first season of Black Ops 6 and Warzone arrived at the end of last year, spinning up the annual content cycle in style. Following a loaded content drop with the season start, Season 1 Reloaded brought a huge new Zombies map, a winter event, and more. Suffice it to say, a tantalizing precedent was set with the game's debut season. Season 3 was a big one: not only did we get a new Zombies map, Shattered Veil, but a host of new game modes, as well as three new guns. While it's true that the headline addition with Season 3 was Verdansk's return, there's also been a lot to love in Black Ops 6. Continue reading Black Ops 6 Season 3 release date and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 review, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:03 AM  What is the best curved gaming monitor? When you want total immersion in a computer game, it's hard to stress just how much curves matter. We've picked a selection of sweeping screens that reside rightfully in the sweet spot for every type of gamer, whether you're after a big-screen experience or a budget panel. Our top choice overall for a huge curved gaming monitor is the Samsung Odyssey G9 G95SC. This massive 49-inch OLED panel is stunning and surprisingly good value. If you'd rather not go with OLED, though, the AOC Agon AG493UCX2 is a great choice, and if you're on a budget, pick up the AOC C27G2Z. See below for even more options and to read the how to choose and FAQ sections of this guide, which will teach you what to look out for when buying your next curved gaming monitor. Continue reading Best curved gaming monitors 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:09 AM  What is the best microSD card for Steam Deck? Getting to a quality microSD is a quick and easy way to expand the storage of your handheld beyond its internal SSD. Getting a reasonably fast and spacious drive will provide plenty of space for future game downloads, plus it's easy to swap microSD cards to load different games. Our current top choice is the Samsung Pro Plus as it perfectly balances performance, capacity, and price. The fastest drive, meanwhile, is the SanDisk Extreme. Such speed isn't necessary on a Steam Deck but it's nice to have and means you can copy files to it or read files from it quickly on other devices. A budget option is the Lexar Play, which isn't the fastest but does the job for a low price. For more choices as well as buying advice, see the full list below and check the how to choose and FAQ sections of this guide. Continue reading Best microSD card for Steam Deck 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, April 9, 2025 8:14 AM  When was the last Destiny 2 episode? Our band of Guardians has been through a lot recently; we finally faced off against the Witness and, eventually, took it down for good. The future of Destiny is nowhere near the end though, as we've had three episodes to tackle, tied up with a trip to the Dreadnaught. In an attempt to gear up for the latest Destiny 2 episode, we have guides on the best Destiny 2 classes and the best Destiny 2 builds, as well as a specific one for Destiny 2 prismatic builds, so no matter what you do, you'll crush it. With a new episode comes new activities, a lovely chunk of story, and new weapons we can play with. Here's everything we know about what comes next during The Final Shape. Continue reading Destiny 2 new episode release date, seasonal activity, latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 The Final Shape review, Destiny 2 builds |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:19 PM  The release of Monster Hunter Wilds brought with it the usual comments about the hypocrisy of a series that wants to both protect ecosystems and grind them up for parts. "When will Monster Hunter just be honest about its desire to endlessly turn dragons into pants," we lamented to ourselves. "When will the Monster Hunters recognise - nay, embrace the fact that they are the biggest Monsters of all". We could have saved ourselves a few thousand words and just pointed at Hunters Inc, instead. It's basically a first-person low-budget Monster Hunter game in which the Hunters are Orcs. Orcs do not do self-deception, as a rule. They do not go for sanitised violence or anthropocentric fantasies about becoming "nature's caretakers". They are straightforwardly happy to club things to bits. Looks like ludonarrative consonance is back on the menu, boys! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:52 AM  Two Microsoft software engineers who interrupted a Microsoft anniversary event to protest against the company's dealings with the Israeli military have been fired for misconduct, according to a report. Software engineer Ibtihal Aboussad, who is based in Canada and once worked for the company's genAI division, lost her job on Monday 7th April due to "wilful misconduct, disobedience or wilful neglect of duty," according to internal documents picked up by CNBC. Another Microsoft software engineer, Vaniya Agrawal, had announced that she would resign on April 11th, but according to another document cited by CNBC, Microsoft have terminated her job in advance. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:40 AM  Woot's mechanical keyboard sale is packed with great options, and this time it's not just throwaway budget boards with rainbow lights. These are solid, well-built gaming keyboards with proper features like hot-swappable switches, wireless connectivity, and layouts that make sense. The prices are low enough to raise an eyebrow, but the specs hold up, even if you're picky about your setup. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:38 AM  Fanatical's Build Your Own Easter Bundle deal is live, and it's one of those "I can quit anytime I want" type of situations. You pick your own lineup from a pool of 17 indies, and the more you grab, the cheaper each game gets. Start with three for £1.65 / $1.65 a piece, but I'd go for seven or more to drop it to £1.45 / $1.45 per game. It's almost rude how cheap that is. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:17 AM 
Some video games aim to pull originality from the ether, and some video games try to accomplish it by theatrically amassing a bunch of rad parallels and sort of crushing them together until the molecular boundaries give way, and a new Element is produced. This is the vibe I get from Welcome To Brightville, a new "emergent immersive sim" that reminds me instantly of Thief, Dishonored, Bioshock and recent soulslike Lies Of P. The setting blends "industrial Victorian architecture, neo-baroque extravagance, and futuristic cyberpunk elements" to produce a "manapunk" world in which magic and machinery jostle together like cats in a bag. It's a heady stew of references, and perhaps not that novel for a dark fantasy RPG - people have been slopping the cyber over other literary genres for a while now, and don't get me started on the abundance of -punk derivatives. Still, it rattles and whirrs along convincingly enough in the below announcement trailer. |
Siliconera Wednesday, April 9, 2025 3:00 PM
The Hatsune Miku Cinnamoroll collaboration that basically started with a Nendoroid is now getting its sixth and seventh plush toy volumes consisting of an additional eight stuffed animals. The first four appear in Japanese arcades on April 24, 2025. The second four debut on May 23, 2025.
In each case of these stuffed animal collections, there tends to be a theme for the Hatsune Miku and Cinnamoroll, and these plush lines are no exception. In the first one, we're seeing both characters in matching poses involving their ears and hair. The first two feature the two of them making a heart pose. In Miku's case, her pigtails come together to form the shape. For Cinnamoroll, it involves his ears. In the second one, the two are covering their faces a bit.
The second set involves the characters in more cozy and relaxed moments. The first pair involves the duo sleeping. Miku is wearing her pajamas and yawning. Cinnamoroll is holding a teddy bear, wearing a nightcap, and sleeping. The other pair in this collection involves the two about to eat. Each one looks like it is holding a pastry with a pink icing swirl on top.
Here's how all eight of the new plush look:
This is a now ongoing series of stuffed toys and merchandise pairing up Hatsune Miku and Cinnamoroll. The first three showed up in March 2024. The second and third collections launched in August 2024. The fourth and fifth volumes put the two characters in new outfits. Now these latest ones involve different types of expressions and poses.
These follow an array of general Sanrio and Crypton Future Media Vocaloid character plushes. In March 2025, three volumes appeared. The featured Vocaloids are Hatsune Miku, Megurine Luka, Kagamine Rin, Kagamine Len, Meiko, and Kaito. Meanwhile, the Sanrio mascots for that crossover are Cinnamoroll, My Melody, Pompompurin, Badtz Maru, Pochacco, and Tuxedo Sam. In that line, the Sanrio characters dressed a bit like the Vocaloids and vice versa.
The latest Hatsune Miku Cinnamoroll plush toys will appear in Japanese arcades starting on April 24, 2025, and a second collection launches on May 23, 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:30 PM
Cover Corporation, owner of the Hololive and Holostars Vtuber agency, took down an Usada Pekora stream video containing gameplay from a Nintendo video game due to the suspected infringement of Nintendo's livestreaming guidelines. This comes from her recent broadcast during which she shared footage of herself playing old Pokemon cartridges she purchased online.
The specific video taken down is the second one of Usada Pekora's "used Pokemon Emerald cartridge gacha" livestreams, during which the Vtuber managed to find an extremely rare shiny Mew. This can only be achieved in Pokemon Emerald by going through several pre-owned cartridges and using the Japan and Taiwan exclusive Old Sea Map limited-time event item. The livestream took place on March 29, 2025.
Usada Pekora is suspected of having inadvertently used a pre-owned hacked cartridge during the livestream. It isn't clear if the Hololive Vtuber used a hacked cartridge of the Nintendo game without her knowledge. While it is possible for a shiny Mew to be found under such circumstances, its spawn rate is extremely low.
In a statement made by Cover, the company apologized to fans for any inconveniences caused and explained that, after consulting with Nintendo, the video has been taken down. Cover will also take measures to better inform and offer guidance to its staff, and will avoid any situations that may lead to a risk in violating the livestreaming guidelines of associated companies.
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Siliconera Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:00 PM
Spike Chunsoft shared a new No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files trailer in Japan, and it seems to show some opening footage with main characters Kaname Date, Iris "A-Set" Sagan, and Aiba. It offers a longer look at some scenes from the game, as well as seems to set up the new investigation and adventure. While it's the third game in the series, chronologically it takes place after the first and before parts of the second.
In No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files, we're dealing with multiple, potentially connected, scenarios. Iris, a young woman who appeared in multiple installments and rose to fame as a streamer and influencer, is kidnapped. In the first half of the new video, we see her captive in a room and crying out for help. In the second, we see Date on the road and discussing what's next with Aiba.
Here's the full video. It's only available in Japanese at the moment, and there are no English captions available.
Some of this No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files trailer may look familiar. That's because some footage of it already appeared in previous announcement videos. The opening moments, during which we see things from Iris' perspective before really realizing its her, and some of the segment involving Kaname and Aiba in the car appear.
No Sleep For Kaname Date - From AI: The Somnium Files will come to the Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam on July 25, 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, April 9, 2025 1:00 PM
HoYoVerse announced that the 1.7 Zenless Zone Zero Special Program will be a distinct and separate presentation from the Xbox Spotlight showcase. Both will appear on April 11, 2025. However, the Special Program will air at 3:30am PT/6:30am ET, while the Xbox Spotlight is at 10am PT/1pm ET. Both streams will appear on Twitch and YouTube.
As usual, this will be a presentation going over the more immediate update. It also seems like the last one we'll get before the Season 2 2.0 launch. New story and event quests will come up. A Polychrome code will be shared. We'll also learn about new and returning characters in the update.
Both of the new 1.7 characters already ended up being revealed. These are Vivian and Hugo. Both are part of the new Mockingbird faction revealed in 1.6. Vivian is especially notable, as she's one of the rare Ether-type characters. HoYoVerse didn't confirm their ranks, but it is likely that they are both S-rank units, with one appearing on the banner in the first half and the other on the second.
This means that the Zenless Zone Zero Xbox Spotlight will likely focus entirely on the Xbox Series X version of the game. HoYoVerse did note "new updates" will be covered as well. This could mean some additional details summarized from the earlier showcase for those tuning in to the platform-specific broadcast. There's no estimate going over length and there aren't as many details about content, so we'll have to wait and see.
Zenless Zone Zero is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, an Xbox Series X version is on the way, and the Special Program for 1.7 airs at 3:30am PT/6:30am ET on April 11, 2025. Since the Trigger banner ends on April 22, 2025, we'll likely see the 1.7 update launch on April 23, 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:00 PM
The Pop Team Epic artist Bkub Okawa ended up being tapped to design a new Persona 3 Reload figure of main character Makoto Yuki for empty.tokyo. It is a part of the Bkub bkuvi line. So far, the only store with pre-orders shipping worldwide is AmiAmi, which is selling it for ¥4,180 (~$29). It is expected to ship in August 2025.
This is a small, static figure based on the character's appearance in the remake. It stands, or rather sits, at just under four inches tall (95mm). The character is wearing the Gekkoukan High School uniform. (There's no SEES armband on his arm, however!) The face features Bkub Okawa's distinctive style, as well as the hair covering the his right eye.
Here's how the Bkub bkuvi figure of Persona 3 Reload main character Makoto Yuki looks.
It's been a while, but Bkub Okawa actually drew the Persona 3 main character for merchandise before. Back in 2024, following the Persona 3 Reload launch, Atlus announced a whole Makoto Yuki collection in the distinctive style. This included an acrylic stand, pins, keychains, and stickers. That only just started shipping in March 2025.
In June 2025, those will be joined by personal marker charms of the character. Eight of those will appear, and they cost ¥400 (~$3) each. Here's how those look:
Also, in general it is incredibly common for Bkub Okawa to be tapped to draw designs for characters from other series like Persona 3. For example, one of the most recent collections based on the artist's creations is a line of empty.tokyo Danganronpa merchandise. That launches in June 2025.
The Bkub bkuvi Persona 3 Reload figure of main character Makoto Yuki will launch in August 2025. That version of the game is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC worldwide.
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Siliconera Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:30 AM
Microsoft announced the date for the comapny's 2025 Xbox Games Showcase, along with a special presentation on The Outer Worlds 2, the sequel to the 2019 game. The Showcase will be streamed on June 8, 2025. This will fall during Summer Game Fest 2025. It is also about when the company used to share its E3 presentations, back when the event existed.
It's unknown what Microsoft has planned for the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. Like previous years, it will show off what's in development across the various Xbox studios, including those at Bethesda and Activision. Microsoft have also confirmed that third-party games will have a presence in the line-up. The focus will likely be on Xbox Series X titles, though we have seen Xbox One games appear in the past during these types of presentations too.
The only game confirmed is The Outer Worlds 2, which will be the focus of an additional second presentation after the main showcase. This is nothing new for Xbox, as the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase featured a dedicated showcase for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, and 2023 featured a special Starfield presentation going over the Bethesda game. With this presentation, it's clear that Microsoft expects The Outer Worlds 2 to be the company's big holiday release for this year. If this is the case, it will be the second Obsidian project to release in 2025, alongside Avowed.
The Xbox Games Showcase 2025 will be streamed through the official Xbox channels on YouTube, Twitch and Facebook. It will start at 10am PDT/1pm EDT/6pm BST/7pm CEST on June 8, 2025. EDT/6pm BST/7pm CEST. The Outer Worlds 2 Direct showcase will follow immediately afterwards. The presentation will be available in 40 languages, along with British and American Sign Language and English audio descriptions. The Outer Worlds 2 Direct showcase will follow immediately afterwards.
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Siliconera Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:00 AM
Level-5 announced a new Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road presentation that suggests we'll finally get a release date and final details about the soccer game. That will air during the Inazuma Eleven V Heroes Showcase 2025 at 5am PT/8am ET/2pm CET on April 11, 2025. It will appear on YouTube. That's also about when the Beta Test Demo for this Inazuma Eleven game will disappear.
There will actually be two different versions of the stream. However, the content will be identical in each one. Level-5 is just sharing it in every game in which the game will be released. So there's one for people who want the details in Japanese, and the other features subtitles in English or Traditional Chinese.
A few details did come up about it. The stream will last for around 30 minutes. It will cover the release date. It will also discuss some last details about the title.
Here's the placeholder video:
This comes after multiple delays. Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road first basically started as Inazuma Eleven: Balance of Ares, which eventually only ended up being an anime. Instead, Level-5 restarted development, which led to this entry. At first that was going to be Inazuma Eleven: Great Road of Heroes, before it became the title we should hopefully see in the near future.
As for that Beta Test Demo, it is about to be gone. Level-5 already removed it from the Switch eShop. However, it will be taken off the PlayStation Store and Steam on April 11, 2025.
As for Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road, its release date continually got pushed back. At first, it had a 2023 release window. That slipped to 2024, which is when a Beta Test Demo ended up appearing. Its current release window is June 2025.
Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road will debut on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, PC via Steam, and mobile devices, and we'll learn the release date during the Inazuma Eleven V Heroes Showcase 2025 at 5am PT/8am ET/2pm CET on April 11, 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:00 AM
Square Enix has restocked the FFVII Rebirth Seventh Heaven and Shinra Electric Power Company metal keychains. They keychains will cost 1,650 yen or $11 and will release on April 12, 2025. Pre-orders are now available through the official Square Enix Japanese online store.
The FFVII Rebirth Seventh Heaven and Shinra Electric Power Company keychains are also available in the North American and European Square Enix online store. They were originally made available in January 2025. This restock is exclusive to the Japanese online store, where the item seemed to have sold out. It can still be purchased through the European storefront, however.
During the Final Fantasy VII Rebirth World Tour, consumers could pick up another piece of merchandise. This was a shirt featuring the party from Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. The shirt was also made available to purchase through the official Square Enix online storefront.
Square Enix hasn't skimped out on Final Fantasy VII Rebirth merchandise. The developer and publisher of the title has since released a plethora of goods consumers can get their hands on. This has included aluminum magnet pins and special soundtracks featuring numerous music tracks from the game.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is available for PC and PlayStation 5.
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Siliconera Wednesday, April 9, 2025 9:00 AM
It's been a busy year already for HOLOSTARS English Vtuber Machina X Flayon, member of the Tempus unit. After participating in the Street Fighter 6 Sajam Slam and Holo Fes 2025, and following his second anniversary with Cover, Siliconera caught up with him again to talk about the event, streaming, performing, and singing.
Jenni Lada: Congrats on making it into the Street Fighter 6 International Championship! What led to you taking part, and how did you prepare for it?
Machina x Flayon: Yo! Machina X Flayon here, Ace Mecha Pilot of the R-TRUS for HOLOSTARS English. Thanks for having me! I actually got to take part in the championship because of the latest Sajam Slam held by Sajam himself! I've known about the Slam for a while and actually was trying to join the previous one (the second to last slam) but couldn't make it in time. So this time I was able to get in and it was a huge blast!
I would say that most of the preparation came from taking part in the Slam itself since I was a part of Team Nephew. I've always had trouble using Drive Rush in Street Fighter 6 before, but through coaching with Nephew I was able to understand the mechanic more and it made getting better at Street Fighter 6 a whooole lot easier. That and I would say being able to hold viewer-matches with my fans + anyone who stops by for my fighting game streams. I like leaving the streams open so anyone of all skill can come in, and when it's public like that you'll get lots of strong competitors to help toughen you up!
So you ended up going with Luke. What led you to picking him as your main?
Machina x Flayon: When I originally played Street Fighter back on the arcades, I think I mained Ken, but something didn't click until I played Street Fighter 5 on stream around my first year! There was an abundance of characters by that point so I didn't know exactly who to play and I just kept going through the list till I came across Luke. People would always have a reaction when he showed up on stream, so I got curious and playing the guy just felt great! He's a Shoto-type character so he has tools for almost every situation, but none really too powerful. But, I think what really cemented it was going through his Arcade story in Street Fighter 5 and 6.
Luke as a character was just essentially your average boy growing up with dreams, but never couldn't really connect with his father until after his dad showed his true heroic colors trying to stop a terrorist attack. So when that happens, Luke's childhood was kind of changed forever and it set him on the path where his character is today. I think that type of character doesn't have a backstory that is too complex, but has enough substance that it just hits home!
What are your thoughts on your match with Frodan?
Machina x Flayon: My match with Frodan was a bit scary because the nerves come for you out of nowhere and I was against Frodan too! During the Slam, I could take some rounds off him, but he definitely did the same back and he adapts during the fight or pretty much every fight. It was definitely fun though since when you fight Frodan, you won't be able to pull off the same thing twice in a row, he will adapt to it and instantly prepare counters for it for next time! I'd love to fight him again too because he messaged me after and could tell I was a bit nervous. That guy is honestly so much fun to fight but also such a sweet guy too! I WANNA RUN IT BACCKKK.
You also took part in Holo Expo 2025! How did the event go? What's it like being part of the convention, and how did this year's experience differ considering you're now established within Cover?
Machina x Flayon: It's always fun to be on the big screen especially at the Holo Expo since you know our fans will be there! When you're doing a streaming job everyday, it's quite easy to get used to how everything goes and feel all that support you're getting. But at the same time, you're only seeing it verbally most of the time, so when you get to go to any convention, you'll feel the love more there because you can associate a face + voice with all that love too so it hits much harder.
This year's experience went great and the more you do it ,the more confident you will be and it's honestly fun to see where you can improve.
HoloExpo is held in Japan though, so I'd love to take some time off and improve my Japanese skills so I can speak in complete Japanese for the con itself! I know a lot of my Japanese fans are there and not everyone understands English and mine personally can be really hard to keep track of! So I want to adapt for them.
In addition to Street Fighter 6, you've streamed a lot of other fighting games like Tekken 8, Melty Blood, and Idol Showdown. What do you look for when you're picking up a fighting game?
Machina x Flayon: Haha, to be honest? For some reason ever since Blazblue, I'm always looking for a Story Mode. Blazblue is a particular fighter where not only is it an awesome fighting game, but the story mode itself is usually in Visual Novel format with more detail than you'd think.
Because I'm already having a lot of fun with the gameplay and the general grind when it comes to learning fighting game characters, I'd love to associate a story or character with that same emotion!
For gameplay mechanics though, I love air grabs, general mobility, mix up options and just a lot of defensive utility!
You've really been representing when it comes to visual novels and Type-Moon games. Will we get to see a Fate/stay Night or Witch on the Holy Night run from you? Or, I mean, if permissions don't allow, want to just let us all know your thoughts on one or both of them?
Machina x Flayon: I'd love to do those and thank you so much! It's been a bit since I've played one on stream, but it's mainly because I've been busy dealing with lots of stuff in the background. Plus, when I play a VN and even stream one I end up going for 3+ hours and honestly an average of 6 hours per stream or even longer. That's with also voice acting almost every character or dialogue/narration I come across which can be really hefty! There is also, of course, the fact that not everyone is into visual novels so streaming wise you'll always have that in the back of your mind. BUT even with that it's an absolute joy to stream visual novels because I'm completely in my element! I don't need to act a certain way or say something, I can just go with confidence and talk about what I love and it will translate for me.
But Fate/stay Night and Witch on the Holy Night? Definitely! I'll just finish Arcueid's route in Tsukihime first! ^ A ^ Then I'll do those one after another and it's not fully visual novel but I'd also love to touch Fate/Extra! My heart will always go to Tsukihime first and foremost though; that's my beloved.
I saw you picked up the Code Geass HD Gawain model kit! What made you decide to go with a build from that series?
Machina x Flayon: Code Geass in general is just an extremely enjoyable series to watch and it has lots of appeal and honestly quite easy to pick up. It has some anime brand appeal so it can grab the attention of people more than your average mecha.
I went with that for the same reason I do with visual novels! I know the series extremely well and have watched it at the very least of 15 times so I know the characters and can yap about them at the slightest mention. I also use these yapping sessions to try to get people to watch Code Geass too and then I can talk about it with people and share my love/passion for the things I enjoy with everyone!
If I am able to do more model kit builds in the future also, I would want to watch the entirety of the series of it first! So if I were to build a modelkit from Gundam SEED, I would go rewatch/refresh my memory/watch the whole thing just so I can talk about it with people that know the series!
You've got a fair number of covers under your belt and also sang on songs like "Dead World" and "Flex." Do you have plans for any more covers or original songs coming up?
Machina x Flayon: I do have more plans and actually I've been dealing with a lot of that in the background! An original song is on my to-do list, but for the very first one I think it has to be very specific and I would like to have a certain appeal or message. Theme even! After I iron that out though I'd love to do more originals more often!
I have some songs I want to cover too that I'm getting done and already have a lot recorded! Now it's just waiting time for everything else to come altogether. After I've covered like 4-5 more though I'd love to just focus on originals or short form covers for YouTube Shorts.
Now that you've been with Cover for two years, what kinds of goals do you have for 2025?
Machina x Flayon: My goal just centers around doing what I want to do or rather focusing on my dreams and ambitions for my stay here! But also taking a good look at that and seeing which of that is feasible with my current array of skills and what I'd need to do to match that.
So it's a lot of projects being moved around and honestly even streaming less here and there just so I can take the pressure off and really just focus on improving where I want to!
So goal wise? Just take a step back and plan more for things that I want! I can plan usually pretty well, but some events might need months worth of planning and I can't put unneeded pressure on myself.
Machina X Flayon is part of HOLOSTARS English Tempus and streams on YouTube, and you can follow him on social media.
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Destructoid Wednesday, April 9, 2025 3:09 PM
Hyacine in Honkai Star Rail is an upcoming 5-star Wind character following the Path of Remembrance. She will be released in version 3.3, and her entire kit from the beta was recently leaked, suggesting she is an amazing healer.
This article discusses Hyacine's potential abilities, Eidolons, and traces in HSR.
Hyacine abilities in HSR leaked
Hyacine's stats
Here are all of Hyacine's stats, per the beta leaks shared by Sakura Haven:
Hyacine's kit
Listed below are all of Hyacine's basic abilities in Honkai Star Rail, including her skill and ultimate:
Traces
Eidolons
Listed below are Hyacine's Eidolons in the beta:
That's all of Hyacine's kit leaks. Since the info is only based on the info from beta, there might be some changes upon her official release in HSR. If you're planning to pull her, you can also check Hyacine's ascension and trace materials guide.
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Destructoid Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:59 PM
Normally, Vehicle Legends is about making money and buying high-class cars, planes, and boats to travel around a luxurious city. However, you'll occasionally find surprises, with the latest event having 50 colored Eggs scattered around town. Although many of these eggs are in easy spots, some are tricky.
Before starting, I recommend buying a plane. While you can find every egg by driving, having an airplane makes it easier to travel across the map in case you need to backtrack. That said, here's a complete list of all 50 egg locations in Vehicle Legends.
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All 50 Egg locations in Vehicle Legends Roblox
There are 50 colored eggs to find in Vehicle Legends. You can check your progress by clicking or tapping the egg basket icon on your game's sidebar. Doing this brings up a rewards list, your total collected eggs, and an option to complete the event instantly for 600 Robux.
For those who don't want to spend Robux, here's a complete list of every egg location in Vehicle Legends in the order they appear in the Egg Hunt event menu.
When does the Vehicle Legends Egg Hunt event end?
Vehicle Legends' Egg Hunt event ends on April 28 at 12 a.m. ET. Here's a list of time zones in different countries:
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Destructoid Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:47 PM
Like any good hero shooter, Marvel Rivals has an expansive Competitive ladder system for players to rank up and show off their skills.
Marvel Rivals' Competitive play is very similar to the Quickplay experience, but with some tougher opponents, unique rules, and exclusive rewards to earn as you claim higher ranks and bragging rights amongst your friend group.
Here's everything you need to know about Marvel Rivals' Competitive rank system and how to climb.
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Marvel Rivals Competitive rank system explained
Players need to reach level 15 before gaining access to the Competitive playlist, where every player begins at Bronze III and must rank up through the skill tiers. You gain rank points by winning and performing well, and you lose rank points by losing matches or performing poorly.
Nine rank tiers
There are nine different tiers of ranks in Marvel Rivals, with several divisions in most ranks. Players begin at Bronze III and then move up through Bronze II to Bronze I, and then promote to Silver III to Silver II, and so on. Players must gain 100 rank points in each division before moving on to the next one.
Here's every rank and division in Marvel Rivals:
Eternity and One Above All (top 500 players globally) do not have any divisions but are meant to represent the best players in the world in each season.
Exclusive rewards
Each season features exclusive rewards that can be unlocked, like each season's themed skin for reaching Gold rank or higher, such as this Golden Moonlight skin for Moon Knight in season zero.
Crest of Honor cosmetics, which can be equipped on a player's nameplate for those who achieve Grandmaster, Celestial, Eternity, and One Above All.
Seasonal rank reset
At the end of each rank split (usually at the beginning and middle of each season), players will be demoted by nine divisions. For example, if a player ends one split at Diamond I, they will begin the next split at Silver I.
Picks and bans
Starting at Gold III, each team in a ranked match will be able to pick one hero to protect and one hero to ban. Those banned heroes then will not be selectable for the entire game until the next match begins and a new pick/ban period takes place, while protected ones can't be banned.
Chrono Shield
A Chrono Shield is a rechargeable resource that will negate any rank point loss when it's fully charged. Charge up your Chrono Shield by playing Marvel Rivals Competitive matches.
Rules, maps, and modes
Marvel Rivals Competitive rules restrict players grouping up with anyone to no more than three divisions, starting from Gold to Celestial I, while players in Eternity of One Above All can team with Celestial II players within 200 points.
Convergence and Convoy maps will be played in more than one round so each team has a chance to play the map on both offense and defense, while Domination maps remain a best-of-three.
How to rank up in Marvel Rivals
Ranking up in Marvel Rivals is simple: win matches. The more you win and the better you perform (kills, assists, healing), the more rank points you will earn. Each individual division in each rank tier (like Diamond I, for example) requires 100 points to rank up to the next division.
The more you win and the better you perform individually, the more rank points you will earn and the faster you will rank up. If you lose matches or perform poorly, you will lose rank points and potentially be demoted.
Your Chrono Shield will occasionally save you from losing points, but don't plan on it. Always try your best to win every match by communicating and playing as a team, and the rank-ups will come.
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Destructoid Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:42 PM
As the hype for Bungie's new extraction shooter Marathon comes to a head before its official gameplay reveal stream this weekend, one popular streamer has revealed what little he can about what he knows.
DrLupo, who rose to fame by livestreaming games like Destiny and Fortnite but also has a big penchant for extraction shooters like Marathon and Escape From Tarkov, recently revealed during a broadcast that he has playtested the game "over the course of the last five or six years" and he "knew about it in 2017 or 2018." He also claimed that he was "the first non-Bungie employee to see the game."
"Marathon is a game, and I can't give you details," DrLupo said. "But what I can say is it's good, dude. I can say that. I can fuckin' say that for sure. I can't talk about a lot of pieces of it. I can't talk about, really, any of it yet."
Careful not to break anything in his non-disclosure agreement, Lupo paused and chose his words carefully in a clip from his stream that's been circulating since April 8. In it, he revealed he has been "involved" with Marathon for a long time.
"I got involved with this project when it was four people," he said. "Every iteration I've seen of it has been better than the last iteration. Every time it's gotten better. It has been better every time I've seen it and I think, I wanna level-set too, I think that it can be better than what it is right now, even ignoring the uncompleted versions."
He said he's been playing a pre-alpha playtest, but reiterated that the game has been improved over time each time he's seen it, and said he's excited for any future playtests and to show his audience things that he's been playing and involved with.
This past weekend, Marathon community members solved an intricate, complicated alternate reality game (ARG) set up by Bungie to unlock a "save the date" trailer for Marathon, revealing that there will be a reveal live stream this Saturday at 1pm ET for Bungie to fully show off the game, and potentially announce a playtest for the masses.
While the extraction shooter genre has been flooded with many attempts to recreate the success of Escape From Tarkov and a few other titles, a brand new game from the makers of Halo and Destiny is always worth keeping an eye on, so I and many others will be tuned in to the reveal this weekend.
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Destructoid Wednesday, April 9, 2025 2:41 PM
The Gladiator Evolution is live in EA FC 25, and it's a mini upgrade to boost one of your selected cards.
This evolution is available for free, and it has extremely relaxed requirements. While the offered boosts aren't massive, players can use the boost for any item they want. Let's first take a look at the requirements, followed by the cards to use.
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EA FC 25 Gladiator Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the latest evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Gladiator Evolution upgrades
The latest evolution has just one task, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade requirements
EA FC 25 Gladiator Evolution: Best players to use
There are over 10,000 different choices, and here are some of the best cards to consider.
Which players should you use in the Gladiator Evolution?
The Gladiator Evolution doesn't offer too many boosts, but it improves shooting and defending and also adds two new playstyles. Ideally, the best card to include in it is an evolution chain, which you have been improving over time. The boosts are decent but not so significant that the card can't be used in other evolutions in the future.
Alternatively, you can select a lower-rated item, use it in this evolution, and then make it a part of your Become Immortal chain. That way, you can get some decent playstyles and stats to your card before it improves further as part of the Become Immortal evolution.
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Destructoid Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:32 PM
This "Titanfall 3 is actually happening" rumor continues to gain steam, but this time, with some more exciting details behind the info coming in from the latest leaks.
Apex Legends leaker Osvaldatore, who started up the rumor mill bigtime last week, dropped another bombshell in the early hours of April 9 with further details about the long-anticipated sequel to Titanfall 2, which they say is "almost complete."
Titanfall 3 is being developed on Unreal Engine 5, according to Osvaldatore, and will feature a singleplayer campaign and live-service multiplayer with battle passes, which has become the industry standard. It will also feature "some returning Apex characters" and a weather system.
But the leaker also teased how there will be a huge new mode that has become prevalent since Titanfall 2 dropped. Osvaldatore says the main mode of Titanfall 3 is called Extraction, and they posted an altered Escape From Tarkov image that says "Escape From The Frontier: Titanfall 3," teasing how the mode will be similar to the popular loot, shoot, and escape mode.
Don't fret, though, because they also said "all Titanfall 2 classic modes" will also be making a comeback, including Team Deathmatch, Control, and Arenas. Still, I'm interested in seeing how an Extraction mode would utilize Titans, because that would be one of the more thrilling ways to jump on a dropship and get out of harm's way with loot.
How would Titanfall's abilities, jetpacks, wall-running, and other mechanics work in an extraction mode? This all sounds very interesting, especially with a loot pool of returning weapons from the series that have been made even more famous in Apex since.
Obviously, all of this must be taken loosely until there's official confirmation from EA and Respawn Entertainment. But with the summer season rapidly approaching, we're in for a number of big announcements for games launching in 2025 and beyond. Titanfall 3 could well be one of those games.
Update on April 9 at 12:30pm ET: Well, it was fun while it lasted. GiantBomb's Jeff Grubb said on a new episode of Game Breaking News podcast that the rumors are "not real," while speculating that Respawn may be experimenting with different things that have Titans in them, but TF3 being "almost complete" isn't true.
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Destructoid Wednesday, April 9, 2025 12:26 PM
The Monster Hunter series is known for its stylish sets, and the Amstrigian armor adds even more flair with an adorable new headpiece. If you're ready to expand your collection, here's how to get this gear in Monster Hunter Wilds.
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How to unlock Amstrigian head armor in MH Wilds
You can get the Amstrigian head armor set by completing the "When Do Quematrice Sing?" Event Quest. This mission will be available until April 22 at 4:59 pm PT/April 23 at 00:59 BST. Those who unlock the recipe will need to acquire the following resources:
Speak to Alma about beginning this task under the Quest Counter. While the quest only requires you to be at Hunter Rank 9, I still recommend shooting for High Rank to collect high-rarity materials.
You can get most of the Amstrigian ingredients from the "When Do Quematrice Sing?" quest. However, to gather enough Amstrigian Tickets, you'll likely have to complete this mission three times.
How to complete When Do Quematrice Sing? quest in MH Wilds
Before you set out on the quest, you should prepare first. It's best to utilize weapons with the Water elemental buffs attached, as the Quematrice is weak to this attack. You can also use Status Effects like Poison and Paralysis to help bring this beast down quickly. For health items, ensure you have some healing potions and Nulberries in your inventory.
When it's time to face off the Quematrice, aim for its neck, tail, or head for maximum damage. The neck, in particular, is the most vulnerable, so try to hit it as much as you can. But if you can't reach its neck, go for its tail, which can be severed with enough attacks.
Quematrice's tail swings are the most troublesome due to their highly damaging attacks. You'll have to dodge it rather quickly, or else you'll be engulfed in flames. Consume Nulberries whenever this happens to get rid of this debuff. After you've taken down the beast, you'll receive a few valuable Quematrice pieces for upgrades and other recipes. This includes the Amstrigian Ticket, featuring the newest armor set in MH Wilds.
All Amstrigian head armor stats and buffs
Go to a nearby Smithy with the Amstrigian Ticket, and the new armor headpiece will appear. This set presents the following stats:
Although the Amstrigian armor set doesn't offer as much defense as the other gear, it's still relatively good to use, especially if you play multiplayer. The item's Wide-Range ability will help nearby allies, and by the time you upgrade this skill to Level 5, it will have a wider radius for maximum buffs.
Attach four other armor pieces to activate the Buttery Leathercraft Group Skill, including gear from the Catacabra, Gypceros, Rompopolo, and Xu Wu. Any items from these monsters will trigger this Group Skill's buff.
Even if you're not a fan of the Amstrigian gear's stats, you can still utilize its layered armor (Transmog) at the Base Camp's Tent. In return, you'll get a cute new monster piece, adding a touch of adorableness to the game's monstrous world. For more Monster Hunter Wilds Event Quest content, check out our guide on completing the King of a Faraway Sky.
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Destructoid Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:52 AM
Marvel Rivals boasts an already massive roster of playable characters with a promise to consistently deliver more heroes and villains. Ultron is a confirmed upcoming character, and if you're eager to start playing him, you may want to know about his abilities and kit.
Although he hasn't been released yet, we already know a fair bit about how Ultron will function when he arrives. If he seems like a character you might be interested in trying, here's a full breakdown of Ultron's abilities and kit in Marvel Rivals.
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Ultron Marvel Rivals abilties
Ultron's abilities and kit are believed to focus on summoning drones to heal and support his allies, although they haven't been officially revealed by the Marvel Rivals team yet. A few reliable members of the community who have strong track records of getting previous upcoming content right have shared his alleged skills.
Ultron has six known skills so far, but it's likely he's got at least one more, expected to be a Team-Up, that hasn't been revealed yet since all new heroes who have been released so far have come with a new Team-Up. As any new details surrounding Ultron's abilities and kit are revealed, we'll add them here.
Ultron's Encephalo-Ray functions as his primary attack, allowing him to unleash a deadly burning energy beam. This ray is expected to deal damage and heal, similar to Dagger and Invisible Woman's primary abilities, but it's only been confirmed to deal damage so far. It seems like it's meant to heal, too, since his ultimate move is based on it and can damage or heal.
Imperative: Firewall and Imperative: Patch work together to help Ultron protect and heal his teammates. You can use Imperative: Patch to summon a drone and have it stick to one ally, similar to Luna Snow's Share the Stage skill, and then use Imperative: Firewall to summon additional drones for the rest of the team. The Imperative: Patch target gets the most healing, but all others nearby get health restoration, too.
If he's a Strategist as expected, Ultron will be the first to fly using his Dynamic Flight ability. Cloak & Dagger and Rocket Raccoon can hover briefly, but no Strategist can truly fly, so Ultron will be a powerful new pick for this ability. His Algorithm Correction passive move also allows him to fall slowly, extending the time he can stay in the air.
His final ability is Rage of Ultron, a daunting ultimate move where he summons drones to fire Encephalo-Rays. These rays can heal his allies and damage his enemies, making it a flexible move for any combat situation.
What role is Ultron in Marvel Rivals?
Ultron's role hasn't officially been announced, but leaks indicate that he'll join Marvel Rivals as a Strategist. Several reliable leakers who have accurately predicted past game content have shared this as his official role, including X0XLEAK and RivalsLeaks.
He's also already been leaked in the official character select screen, appearing next to other Strategists. His leaked abilities also line up with the Strategist role, as his kit focuses on supplying healing and helping the rest of the team succeed.
When will Ultron be released in Marvel Rivals?
Ultron is officially slated for release in the second half of season two, which should start around the end of May. He was originally only speculated to be joining the lineup during this season, but he was officially confirmed in the Dev Vision Vol. 05 shared by the Marvel Rivals team on April 3.
While you wait for Ultron's arrival, consider learning about Emma Frost's abilities, unlocking all Hellfire Gala outfits, grabbing the Pick-Up Bundle, and getting the free Scarlet Witch Chaos Gown skin.
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Destructoid Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:03 AM
Blackjaw the Remnant is one of the more difficult campaign bosses present in the Path of Exile 2 campaign. If you're struggling to defeat him or require some advice, here's the best way to deal with this potent boss encounter.
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To formulate a plan of action to defeat Blackjaw the Remnant, you must first understand exactly what kind of boss he is.
Blackjaw is very slow, with large telegraphs (attack cues) for each of his attack chains. To compensate for this, most of his moveset has built-in AoE (area of effect), meaning even if you dodge one of his initial attacks, you'll often be struck by the AoE portion anyway. Blackjaw hits hard due to his slow speed, so avoiding these moves is imperative to bringing him down.
Most likely, if you're struggling to defeat Blackjaw, it's because you're not taking advantage of his critical weakness: his impressively poor tracking. Blackjaw has a hard time landing his big attacks on you if you remain in melee range of him. This is such a major weakness that you often don't even need to actively dodge the attacks Blackjaw throws out if you're close. Ideally, you'll want to stay behind him at all times, as most of his wide-spanning attacks can't reach you from that angle.
With this strategy, the one attack you still need to be wary of is when he ignites the ground around himself. The fire he spews can harm you, but more importantly, this is a telegraph for a follow-up combo attack that will hurl firebolts in your direction. Avoid these flames and then return to melee range with Blackjaw as soon as the attack ends. Failure to do so could see you nailed with one of his other powerful moves immediately after, which will likely spell the end of your attempt.
Best builds for fighting Blackjaw the Remnant in Path of Exile 2
While most builds can eventually deal with Blackjaw due to the lack of a time limit associated with the fight, it's ideal to use a build to end this encounter as quickly as possible, as even a single mistake can be fatal.
From a damage standpoint, Blackjaw is critically vulnerable to cold damage, able to bypass a significant amount of his heavy armor. Builds focusing on cold damage should have no problem taking him down quickly.
Speaking of armor, builds that focus on breaking through steel can be quite effective against Blackjaw. His slow speed means he's very easy to hit, and with no armor, Blackjaw suffers greatly against most damage types. Armor shred is the name of the game if you're going this route and using physical damage against him. Enemies that have their armor broken take more physical damage, so this works out well.
Builds using Poison as their main damage type should be using the Corrosion support gem for their main poison skill. This gem allows your poison damage to shred away armor, which results in a higher Poison Magnitude, which means more damage against Blackjaw.
Builds focusing on non-poison Chaos damage are strong against Blackjaw because the Chaos damage type is one of the least resisted in the entire game. Blackjaw has meager resistance against Chaos damage, but if you want to strip it entirely for your build, I recommend using either the Despair curse skill or Withering Presence aura. Enemy resistance cannot go below zero in Path of Exile 2, so don't overkill it by using both.
For all of the above-mentioned build setups, whether you're playing melee or ranged should not matter against Blackjaw. What's more important is the execution of the strategy I mentioned above. Stay up close and personal; stay behind him as much as possible, and you'll fell Blackjaw the Remnant with surprising ease.
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Destructoid Wednesday, April 9, 2025 11:02 AM
Marvel Rivals launched with a host of popular characters from the superhero (and villain) universe, and you can unlock different skins called Costumes to customize their appearances.
There is no shortage of skins that you can purchase from the in-game store, but there are some that you can get for free simply by playing the game or if you play on a certain platform. The majority of them are paid, but you can also earn currency to buy them, so you don't have to spend much money on the game if you don't want to.
There are already quite a few free skins in the game, although some have now had the opportunity to get them for free come and go, so it's important to stay tuned to the latest in Marvel Rivals so you can grab free costumes and more when the chance arises.
Here are all of the new, old, and upcoming free skins in Marvel Rivals.
All free skins in Marvel Rivals and how to get them
There are different ways to unlock the free skins in Marvel Rivals. One is a console exclusive, only available if you're playing the game on the PS5. A few others can be obtained by completing Achievements, and that will take you a fair amount of time, but it's worth it if you're looking to enjoy the "free" in "free-to-play."
While seasonal battle passes cost a bit of premium currency as well, you can also get free skins from within them if you don't wish to buy them, but even those can be bought with earned Units that you get from playing the game and completing missions and other events.
Here's the complete list of all the skins that can be obtained without spending any money on Marvel Rivals.
Once new free skins are added to Marvel Rivals, you can find the names and unlock conditions on the list mentioned here.
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Destructoid Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:38 AM
In Path of Exile 2, reaching The Molten Vault can be a bit tricky due to the sheer size of the area leading up to it. The real challenge lies in locating it, but there are a few tips that can make your journey a lot smoother.
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How to find The Molten Vault in Path of Exile 2
The Molten Vault is an optional side area located in The Drowned City location on the map. It contains one of the hardest pre-endgame bosses you can encounter and is challenging in general to get through due to the tight confinements and relatively powerful enemies.
First, you need to head to The Drowned City. The campaign eventually takes you there, so you can't miss it. The Drowned City is full of undead enemies, including hags that instantly kill you if you stand still too long, so you'll need to be careful as you navigate the area. The scenery of this area offers no substantial notable locations, so everything looks the same and drowns together. This is what makes it tasking to pinpoint the entrance to The Molten Vault.
Most maps and areas in Path of Exile 2 are randomly generated, meaning each time you enter one, you'll encounter different variants (thus layouts) of the same area. I won't be able to give you an exact location of The Molten Vault because of this. However, what I can tell you is that the entrance tends to be near the edges of the map, often following dead-end paths. There's also a checkpoint next to the vault entrance, and you'll see it before you see the actual entryway.
Since you're looking for dead-end pathways, I recommend sticking to the outskirts of the map as much as you can. You won't be able to the entire time, as The Drowned City is like a small labyrinth, but as long you're reaching the endpoint of the outskirt-focused routes, you'll eventually find the Molten Vault. Make sure you're using your map so you don't backtrack through areas and routes you've already explored.
How to navigate The Molten Vault in Path of Exile 2
Despite how taxing it can be to locate The Molten Vault, once you're inside, it's actually very straightforward to run through it. Compared to most areas in Path of Exile 2, the Molten Vault is relatively small. Its randomness factor is also reduced, as no matter which variation of the area you get, there's always one central route that leads directly to the boss at the end.
The central route is one big square, leading from the entrance of the vault, up north, and then back down south to where the boss is waiting for you. The ordination of this square may look a bit different and, quite frankly, odd if you're looking at your map, but the reason this route exists is the boss encounter takes up a significant amount of the area's space, and thus, doesn't change from map variations.
The Molten Vault features machines of the Vaal Empire, which are some of the most deadly enemies in all of Path of Exile 2. Add in the extremely close-quarter nature of the vault, and you'll quickly realize you need to be careful as you progress through it. You'll know you've reached the end of the vault when you reach The Aureduct—the location of the boss: Mektul, the Forgemaster.
How to defeat Mekthul, the Forgemaster in Path of Exile 2
Mekthul, the Forgemaster is one of the hardest bosses in the campaign purely because he has a timer attached. When you enter The Aureduct using the elevator nearby, the fight will begin with lava spilling out from his initial location. This lava will flow toward you as you fight Mekthul. Your job is to kill him before the lava reaches the end. If you don't, you'll die. This means the Mekthul, the Forgemaster encounter is a DPS race.
So how do you kill him in time? Your character needs to be sufficiently built with enough damage output. I recommend using ranged and cold damage, as both these things will make defeating him much easier. Melee is not advised.
On occasion, Mekthul will spawn rock constructs and lava waves to impend your ability to attack him. Avoid these, and keep up as much DPS pressure as possible. The most difficult portion of this fight is simply having the damage to kill him before you run out of space. Mekthul's mechanics are best summarized as "avoid the thing on the ground." If you've got the damage and can dodge, you should have no problem defeating him.
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Destructoid Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:14 AM
The first official ban list for Disney Lorcana is live, and it has taken until April for Disney to make its first bit of adjustment to the meta.
The first ban list includes two cards that have now been removed from the Core Constructed format. Disney has also partially explained the rationale behind the decisions, and what it could mean for the existing meta.
All banned cards in Disney Lorcana
Disney Lorcana has been out since August 2023, and this is the first time we have witnessed a ban. Here are the cards that are now banned from Core Constructed.
The latter is an item card, but there's a similarity between both: their in-game interactions deal with banishing other cards.
How will card bans work in Disney Lorcana?
The existence of a ban list basically means players can't use decks with the cards. This affects those who take part in competitive events like Disney Lorcana Challenges and other tournaments that use decks based on the Core Constructed format.
A ban doesn't mean the cards have been completely removed from the game. You can also use decks with these cards in casual play and against friends and family. Any casual tournaments organized for fun can also include them, as long as the decks aren't based on the Core Constructed format.
Disney has yet to give an explainer for their decision, but it should be available soon on the official Discord. You can join it by clicking on this link. Elaine Chase, Chief Marketing Officer for TCGs at Ravensburger, gave the following explanation.
The ban on the cards are active as of writing, and this is incidentally the first time there has been an outright ban. So far, few cards have been made part of Erratas, which ignores the text written on them originally. Instead, the cards use a text listed on the official rules source.
Erratas were introduced originally to balance the game's meta, but things are now heating up with out-right bans.
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Destructoid Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:09 AM
The start of a new season means plenty of fresh content, but it also means lots of adjustments in Marvel Rivals. Most heroes are undergoing lots of changes for season two, and they're pretty massive, so you need to know about them before you start playing.
Here are all of the hero balance changes, including buffs, nerfs, Team-Ups, and general modifications in season two of Marvel Rivals.
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All character buffs, nerfs, and changes in Marvel Rivals season 2
There are hero changes, including buffs, nerfs, and general alterations, for a total of 28 members of the playable character roster in Marvel Rivals season two, Hellfire Gala. Most characters are receiving at least one modification, and there are also plenty who are getting multiple changes.
Here's a complete breakdown of all hero changes for season two in Marvel Rivals.
Captain America
Peni Parker
Doctor Strange
Bruce Banner/Hulk
Magneto
The Thing
Thor
Hawkeye
Black Widow
Hela
Human Torch
Iron Man
Iron Fist
Mister Fantastic
Scarlet Witch
Moon Knight
Star-Lord
Winter Soldier
Wolverine
Psylocke
Namor
Storm
Adam Warlock
Cloak & Dagger
Invisible Woman
Rocket Raccoon
Mantis
Loki
Characters with no changes in Marvel Rivals season 2
Although most characters are undergoing changes for season two, there are some who are staying exactly the same, too. Here are all of the characters with no changes in season two of Marvel Rivals.
There are plenty of other changes to other game features, so consider reviewing the season two patch notes to learn more about them. Emma Frost is also joining the roster with a new Vanguard skillset, so you may want to review her skillset.
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Destructoid Wednesday, April 9, 2025 9:37 AM
Unlike traits and races, titles in Verse Piece don't increase your damage or your stats in any way. However, good titles make grinding levels and Gems a lot easier, especially early on. So, to help you out with unlocking all of them, we prepared the following Verse Piece title guide below.
Verse Piece Titles Explained
Titles in Verse Piece multiply all the Money, Gems, and XP that you get by killing mobs and Bosses or by rolling on the gacha machines in the Verse Arcade. You can unlock titles in various ways. For example, you can get titles by leveling up, completing quests, and killing Bosses. Also, to unlock some of the best Specs and Swords in Verse Piece, you have to first unlock some titles related to them.
Verse Piece Title List
How to Equip Titles in Verse Piece
To equip a title in Verse Piece, talk to the Title Equipment NPC on the Starter Island and click the "Equip" button in its box. You can switch between titles whenever you want. However, it's best just to equip the one that boosts your XP, Money, and Gem gain the most. Also, you don't have to equip a title if you need to get a Sword or a Spec in Verse Piece.
Verse Piece Title Progression
Early on, try to get the Honored One by rerolling your traits whenever you can. After that, your best bet is to try and get a title by completing dungeons or killing bosses. You can find someone to help you with this on the public servers or by asking on the Verse Piece Discord server.
Lastly, grind and unlock the Los Lobos title, as it is the best title in Verse Piece. While you defeat 25 Starkk (LL) Bosses to get it, you might even get the Los Lobos Clothes accessory. Second Awakening is also a great one to have because you also need it to unlock the best sword in the game, Sung Jin Woo.
And that sums up everything you need to know about titles in Verse Piece. If you want to check out more of our VP content, visit the Verse Piece hub here on Destructoid.
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Destructoid Wednesday, April 9, 2025 8:28 AM
Tickets in Arise Crossover are one of the most important currencies in the game. However, farming enough of them to purchase all the Gamepasses can take a long time. To learn everything about the best Ticket farming methods in the game, follow our guide on how to get Tickets in Arise Crossover below.
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What are Tickets in Arise Crossover
Tickets
How to Get Tickets in Arise Crossover
Currently, there are four ways to get Tickets
1) Farming Tickets in the Infernal Castle and Dungeons
In Arise Crossover, Dungeons and the Infernal Castle contain Bosses that drop Tickets
Taking into consideration the above drop rates, you should farm Tickets
2) Getting Tickets From the AFK Rewards
If you are wondering how to get Tickets
3) Purchasing Tickets Using Robux
If you are missing a few Tickets
4) Redeeming Codes for Free Tickets
Even though new Arise Crossover codes rarely come out, they can give you a small amount of free Tickets
How to Spend Tickets in Arise Crossover
Tickets
That sums up everything you need to know about how to get Tickets in Arise Crossover. If you are ready to start grinding for the best enchantments in AC, then make sure to check our guide on how to get Rare Powder Dust in Arise Crossover.
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Destructoid Wednesday, April 9, 2025 8:25 AM
HoYoverse has announced a Special Program for the upcoming Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 update. The livestream will reveal all the new content from the next version update, including the banners, characters, and story.
You can check out the ZZZ 1.7 livestream timings and countdown in this article.
ZZZ 1.7 livestream date
As per the official livestream post, the Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 update is titled Bury Your Tears With the Past. The developers officially announced that version 1.7 Special Program will be livestreamed on April 11, at 7:30pm ET (UTC+8). The exact timings will vary for each player based on their location, so here's a list of livestream timings in different time zones:
Additionally, here's a universal countdown that you can refer to check on time left until the livestream starts:
You can head to the game's official Twitch and YouTube channels once the timer reaches zero to watch the ZZZ 1.7 livestream.
Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 livestream expected announcements
Here are some of the things that you can look forward to in the upcoming livestream:
In addition, the officials will share a new code during the livestream that can be redeemed for Polychromes and other in-game rewards. You can redeem the codes on the official website or via in-game settings, and collect the freebies from the mailbox. These codes generally expire very soon, so redeem them as early as possible.
Zenless Zone Zero will also host an Xbox Spotlight Livestream a few hours after the version 1.7 livestream. Thus, you can expect a lot of exciting news on the same day.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Wednesday, April 9, 2025 9:02 AM  Added new codes! Honkai: Star Rail is a free-to-play gacha game from HoYoverse, creators of other popular gacha games such as Honkai Impact 3rd and Genshin Impact. Like any gacha game, you'll need to collect plenty of materials and premium currency to obtain and level up new characters and weapons. You'll also need to earn in-game cash and other unique items. Fortunately, HoYoverse frequently hands out codes for free, allowing players to get a small boost in important items. Here's our guide to all the Honkai: Star Rail codes currently active. Related: Honkai Star Rail: Best Build for Jingliu – Relics, Light Cones, Eidolons, and Abilities All Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.0 codes Honkai: Star Rail is currently in its Version 3.0 update. Here are all of the active codes for the game so far: LS342LYLC5FP — 50 Stellar Jade and 10k Credits (New) FAREWELL — Redeem for 60 Stellar Jade and 1 Fuel (New) CA353MC6WMQB — 100 Stellar Jade and 4 Re... |
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MonsterVine Wednesday, April 9, 2025 10:30 AM Developer Reburn is entering the FPS arena with La Quimera, a narrative-driven sci-fi shooter set in a futuristic Latin American mega-city. The studio announced today that the game will officially launch on April 25 for PC via Steam, priced at $29.99. Before then, players can get hands-on early during a 24-hour closed beta on April […] |
MonsterVine Wednesday, April 9, 2025 9:30 AM The biannual INDIE Live Expo is back this weekend, and it's already building serious hype. Ahead of the April 13 showcase, the organizers dropped a new teaser trailer, giving fans a sneak peek at just a few of the 100+ indie games set to appear. The show kicks off at 6 PM JST / 10 […] |