GamersHeroes Thursday, April 10, 2025 9:15 PM Shadow-dropped during the Triple-i showcase earlier today, The Forgotten Depths update to Fair Games' Necesse is now live. The post Necesse The Forgotten Depths Update Now Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 10, 2025 8:28 PM Get ready to go berserk: Badgerhammer Games, together with Playtonic Friends, welcome Berserk Boy's Kei onto the Dunk Dunk court. The post Berserk Boy's Kei Joining Dunk Dunk Cast appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:24 PM The team at HoYoverse announced that the first-ever U.S. Special Screening of the 2025 Star Rail Live Concert in Irvine, California will be held May 10, complete with interactive activities, swag, and a pop-up featuring official merchandise. The post Honkai: Star Rail Live Concert Special Screening Coming to Irvine May 10 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:04 PM Starting today, EA Play members can hit the ice with EA SPORTS NHL 25 on the Play List. The post EA Sports NHL 25 on Play List Starting Today appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 10, 2025 6:46 PM The definitive edition of Croteam and Devolver Digital's award-winning, Independent Games Festival Grand Prize-nominated first-person puzzle game, The Talos Principle: Reawakened is now available for PC and consoles. The post The Talos Principle: Reawakened Now Available for PC and Consoles appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 10, 2025 6:05 PM Known for his roles in megahit titles like Destiny 2, Mass Effect, Resident Evil Remake, and Fallout 4, American film actor and voice actor Peter Jessop will be a Special Guest at this summer's Fire & Ice RGX 2025 event. The post Peter Jessop Special Guest at Fire & Ice RGX 2025 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 10, 2025 5:32 PM Online technology creator Jason Langiven (aka JayzTwoCents) has announced the new SoCalTech brand in collaboration with leading system integrator iBUYPOWER and its sister company HYTE. The post SoCalTech Fair Happening May 3-4 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 10, 2025 5:03 PM Dubbed "Meltdown," today's release of Vigor's Season 22 brings nuclear chaos to Bohemia Interactive's free-to-play looter shooter. The post Vigor Season 22 "Meltdown" Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 10, 2025 3:51 PM With pre-orders now open for the Nintendo Switch version, gear up for the world of Bandai Namco's Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Battle Destiny Remastered with the new gameplay trailer for the title. The post Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Battle Destiny Remastered Gameplay Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 10, 2025 3:27 PM Best described as a fast-paced cooperative FPS and roguelite "brinepunk" adventure, learn more about DoubleMoose Games and The Arcade Crew's Abyssus with the latest "deep dive" trailer for the title (heh). The post Abyssus Deep Dive Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, April 10, 2025 5:05 PM  The studio behind No Mercy, a recently released 3D visual novel featuring non-consensual sex and incest, has announced that it plans to remove the game entirely from Steam after the game attracted controversy online. Valve pulled the game from the United Kingdom version of Steam after a government official slammed… |
Kotaku Thursday, April 10, 2025 4:55 PM  Big gaming showcases shouldn't just be for major console makers and Geoff Keighley, which is why the team behind Dead Cells' ongoing support, Evil Empire, launched the Triple-i Initiative last year. The event puts the spotlight on smaller projects ahead of Summer Game Fest season and returned this year with updates on… |
Kotaku Thursday, April 10, 2025 3:50 PM  In some fictional world probably created by AI, John Connor is rolling over in his grave. On the the Boz to the Future podcast, Terminator director and former staunch AI detractor James Cameron not only explains his new support of AI but says it could be an essential tool if filmmakers want to keep making visually… |
Kotaku Thursday, April 10, 2025 3:15 PM  A lot of the armor in The First Berserker: Khazan looks pretty damn cool, but the Crimson Fiend Set has one of the most barbaric styles. And if you're a Greatsword user who has spec'd into Mortal Blow, this is a set you do not want to overlook. Here's what to know about the Crimson Fiend Set and where to find the… |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:10 PM  It's set to be a truly bumper year for Take-Two (if GTA 6 sticks to its current release window, that is), and Mafia The Old Country is one major name on its stacked slate. There's been a long old wait for a new Mafia game, and with this entry taking us to an authentically recreated Sicily to explore the origins of the mob, excitement is high. While previously given a broad summer 2025 window, a Steam blog post appears to have revealed the exact date it'll drop. Continue reading Mafia The Old Country seems to have just leaked its own launch date MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best PC games, Best action games, Best single player games |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 10, 2025 6:23 PM  The snow is gracefully falling, smoke gently puffs from your steam engine's stack, and the rhythmic rumble of your wheels on the tracks is comforting. Frostrail sounds like a relaxing, charming train sim set in a frozen wilderness - until you get off of your trusty locomotive. Then, it transforms into an intense survival FPS. It's giving Metro Exodus vibes, and it's one you can play alongside your pals too. Continue reading Frostrail is an icy survival FPS with big Metro Exodus energy MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best survival games, Best train games |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 10, 2025 5:24 PM  April 10, 2025: We've added the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls and removed all expired codes. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 10, 2025 4:45 PM  I love a good sci-fi shooter, and Voidbreaker has just made its way straight onto my wishlist. Revealed during today's Triple-i showcase, it's got all the lasers, explosions, dystopian-future environments, and robotic enemies you could ever want from such a game. However, layer on top of that some environmental destruction that wouldn't look out of place in Battlefield or The Finals, and a roguelike gameplay loop, and you've got yourself a tasty prospect. Oh, and despite it being freshly announced, you've got the chance to try it straight away. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, New PC games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 10, 2025 3:30 PM  The Elder Scrolls Online is changing in 2025. ZeniMax's MMO has been around for over a decade, and has stood firm against giants like WoW and FF14 in that time. But a new direction is coming. As revealed during the ESO Direct, the team is reinventing not just the flow of content, but the ways new and longtime players can engage with Tamriel, too. So if you're bored of waiting for The Elder Scrolls 6, or haven't jumped into ESO for a while, 2025 is the perfect chance to do so. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Best fantasy games, Best single-player MMOs |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 10, 2025 5:59 PM  I was quite pleasantly surprised when it was announced last year that Moonlighter was getting a sequel. In that "oh, I never would have guessed this game would get one" kind of way. Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault, as its full name goes, doesn't have an exact release date just yet, but during today's Triple-I showcase it did get a release window, which is the next best thing I suppose. It's a vague-ish window though, sometime this summer. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 10, 2025 4:43 PM  Right, anyone fancy a small look at the next update for Enshrouded? Today's Triple-I showcase delivered exactly that, though I have to admit it's pretty brief, and doesn't show all that much. The game's sixth update, Thralls of Twilight, is due out sometime in May, and seems to come with some big additions. For one, there's new enemies that "creep, crawl, and stalk you further," which sounds… pleasant. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 10, 2025 3:30 PM  I've been keeping an eye on the Alienware Area-51 reboot ever since Dell teased it at CES. It looked sharp, had decent specs, but for a while, your only GPU option was the RTX 5080. That changed, and honestly, it changed for the better. You can now get it with an RTX 5090 paired with Intel's new Core Ultra 9 285K, and yes, the starting price is $5,499.99. It's not cheap, but if you're aiming for a high-end rig without spending weeks chasing down parts or dealing with shipping delays, it's one of the more straightforward options out there. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 10, 2025 2:57 PM  There's a whole bunch of games set in space that let you duke it out in dogfights, form strategies around entire fleets, terraform planets, all often pretty violent acts. So, I found it very funny to see X4: Foundations at the Triple-I showcase today, which received a trailer for its upcoming Diplomacy update which is literally about just talking things out. Seriously, when it says that it's introducing diplomacy it means it, as when it arrives you'll be able to send diplomats to negotiate and forge alliances so that you don't have to jump to war right off the bat. |
Siliconera Thursday, April 10, 2025 8:00 PM
Gintama: A New Retelling Benizakura Arc will appear on the official YouTube account for the show on April 24, 2025. This is the version of the movie that included new cuts and shots that weren't in the original show. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!]
April 24, 2025 will mark the 15th anniversary of Gintama: A New Retelling Benizakura Arc. The movie appeared in movie theaters on April 24, 2010. It's the first movie in the Gintama franchise and is a retelling of the Benizakura Arc, though with new and improved animation. It also included shorts where the characters talk with each other and Warner Bros in Gintama's typical meta humor.
The Benizakura Arc is the ninth arc in Gintama, taking place over the course of 5 episodes in the anime, and 2 volumes (10 chapters) in the manga. This makes it the first long arc in the story, which could explain its popularity. That it focused on Gintoki and Katsura, as well as introduced Takasugi and his Kiheitai, could also have to do with it. Whatever the reason, its popularity among the fans likely contributed to it being the only compilation film in the franchise.
Gintama: A New Retelling Benizakura Arc will appear on YouTube from April 24, 2025 in Japan. It'll only be on the channel for two weeks. Those outside of Japan can catch Gintama on services like Crunchyroll.
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Siliconera Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:00 PM
Lasengle launched a new update in the Japanese version of Fate/Grand Order that introduces a gallery feature. You can access it from your My Room, and look at past story stills or watch movies.
The gallery only applies to the main story and interlude. So any movies or stills that appeared during events don't appear in the gallery. As well, like most galleries in other games, you need to actually play said event in the game before they'll appear there. Since Fate/Grand Order lets you change your Master's physical appearance at any time, stills that show Ritsuka will show the version you currently have right now. If you go and change your character's gender, you can return to the gallery and see the alternate version of the artwork.
On April 9, 2025, Lasengle launched a campaign to thank players for 31 million downloads. This event will run from April 9 to 30, 2025, and you have a chance to pull for the 5-star Pretender, Lady Avalon. Gudaguda Close Call, which debuted in 2021, is also re-running its light version until April 23, 2025. Completing the event will net you the free 4-star Avenger, Mysterious Ranmaru X.
Fate/Grand Order is readily available on mobile devices.
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Siliconera Thursday, April 10, 2025 6:30 PM
A second Hatsune Miku concert will take place in the Gundam Metaverse. "Just Communication", which was the opening for Gundam Wing, will be one of the songs in her set list.
The concert will take place from April 23 to May 18, 2025. You can catch the afternoon show from 3:00 PM JST (11:00 PM PDT a day earlier/2:00 AM EDT) or 11:00 PM JST (7:00 AM PDT/10:00 AM EDT). Each concert will last around thirty minutes, and it's free. Aside from "Just Communication" and other songs from the Gundam series, Miku will also sing popular original songs from Vocaloid producers.
Here is the set list for the second Hatsune Miku concert in the Gundam Metaverse:
To listen to the concert, you'll need to move to the live area from the main lobby within the Gundam Metaverse. Speaking of the main lobby, a virtual recreation of the life-sized Gundam that'll be displayed at the Gundam Next Future Pavillion event in Osaka and Kansai will appear in the digital space from April 21 to May 20, 2025.
The Gundam Metaverse is available on web browsers you can access via Chrome, Edge, and Safari (iOS only).
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Siliconera Thursday, April 10, 2025 4:00 PM
Konami has revealed the contents of the collector's edition of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater in Japan, and it features a bust statue of Naked Snake with a white snake wrapped around him. Known as the Premium Pack, this limited edition is exclusive to the Konami Style online store. It is unknown if we could see the bust appear outside Japan as part of other special editions. [Thanks, Game Watch!]
In addition to the aforementioned bust, the Premium Edition includes an original vinyl soundtrack, an exclusive SteelBook game case with the original Yoji Shinkawa art for Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and a FOX Unit patch. All of this will be packaged in a special collector's box with renders of the main cast on display. A special clear file folder is also included as an early purchase bonus.
The PS5 version of the Premium Pack costs 38,500 yen (or about $266.41), and it also includes the White Tuxedo DLC costume. A version of the Premium Pack that includes only the physical collectable goods without the game nor DLCs is also available, and it costs 29,920 yen (~$207.05).
You can take a better look at the contents of the Japan only Collector's Edition of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater here. One image shows everything inside the box, while the other shows the box itself.
Meanwhile, the overseas collector's edition of Metal Gear Solid Delta was revealed on June 2024 and it includes a terrarium diorama of Snake trekking through the Tselinoyarsk jungle. Other Japanese store-specific limited editions of Metal Gear Solid Delta were revealed earlier on February 2025 and one includes a skateboard deck.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will come out on August 28, 2025 for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam. Pre-orders for the game are now open.
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Siliconera Thursday, April 10, 2025 3:00 PM
Pre-orders for a new Prime 1 Studio figure of Morrigan from Darkstalkers are now open. The figure costs $1,099/186,890 yen and it is expected to ship sometime between July and October 2026. Like other Prime 1 Studio products, we will eventually see it worldwide. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
The new static figure belongs to the Real Elite Masterline series, and it features the popular Capcom character sitting atop a stone statue of various bodies, with a large black snake wrapped around the rock. The base features various candles, as well as a candelabra and several bats flying around the image.
So far, a bonus version of the figure has been announced that comes with a Morrigan nameplate, featuring similar motifs and written in the Darkstalkers font. The figure weighs approximately 10.5 kg (or approximately 23 lbs). It is a 1/4 scale figure, so it will stand at 55 cm (~21.66 inches) tall. A figure of Lilith was also announced to accompany it, but no release date nor pre-order window has been given yet.
You can check out the new Prime 1 Studio Morrigan figure here. She's shown from a variety of angles, and the stand is also shown on its own.
A Kotobukiya Bishoujo figure of Hsien-Ko from Darkstalkers was also revealed on February 2025. We should see that worldwide later this year. Both Morrigan and Lilith are also part of Kotobukiya's Bishoujo line. While it's been some time since a new game appeared, Capcom and companies keep various fighters alive via merchandise.
Other recent Prime 1 Studio figures include one of Dizzy from Guilty Gear Xrd and Saber from Fate/stay night.
The Prime 1 Studio Darkstalkers figure of Morrigan costs $1,099, and it is now available to pre-order at select retailers online. It will release between July and October 2026 worldwide.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 10, 2025 9:19 PM
Every room in Blue Prince holds immense significance, whether a standard room or a colorful one. One such area is the Pump Room, which demands a specific requirement to access. Here's your guide on how to unlock and make use of the Pump Room in Blue Prince.
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Where to find Pump Room in Blue Prince
To find the Pump Room in Blue Prince, you must unlock the Pool, which also gives you access to the Locker Room and Sauna. Typically, it costs one gem to open the Pool, so be sure to come prepared with this resource.
Unfortunately, the Pool won't give you access to the Pump Room straight away. You still have to find it when exploring Mt. Holly. It took me several in-game days to finally land on it, and the same situation might happen to you.
How to use Pump Room in Blue Prince
The Pump Room allows you to control the water flow throughout the estate. You can drain or fill up the water in the following areas:
To change the flow of water in a room, you must first look for Blue Prince's Pump Room Schematic to see the complete layout.
The numbered pipes shown on this paper correspond to the pipes inside the room and the lit panel. So, if there's a particular room you want to drain or fill, you'll have to follow the piping and then interact with one of the pumps (objects with the red lever) connected to it.
If you push up the lever on the pump, it will drain the room. But if you push it down, it will fill it up. You'll most likely be draining the rooms to uncover hidden secrets. Areas like the Fountain, Reservoir, and Pool seem to benefit you the most when the water decreases. While the Pool offers rewards at the bottom, the Fountain can lead to the basement for the Antechamber. The Reservoir requires you to activate the power in the Boiler Room first to utilize the Pump Room's Reserve Tank.
How to solve Boiler Room puzzle in Blue Prince
When you find the Boiler Room, your first task is to turn the valves on three green tanks. One will be easy to access, but the others will be more challenging.
Green tank #1
Go to the bottom level of the Boiler Room and turn the valve. The pointer should now be in the green zone.
Green tank #2
A barrier will block the second green tank, so you'll have to adjust the red pipes on the ground. Your goal here is to activate the moving panels near this tank and then get it to stop in the right position. The correct layout should have the straight-line pipe facing the stairs, while the other should connect the pipes to the second tank.
Green tank #3
The last green tank is blocked off on the second floor. To reach it, you'll have to interact with the red pipes, with one pointing to the stairs and the other toward the red mechanism. You should also have the small lever (to the right of the first green tank) switched to the sideways position. This lever turns on the box for the elevator, allowing you to use it. Go up and turn on the last green tank.
How to activate Boiler Room
After you've activated the third green tank, turn the second-floor lever to the left. You should also open the gated door to give you free access to this floor without the elevator.
Go to the bottom level to turn the straight-line pipe away from the stairs. Then, turn the other red pipe to produce a T-shape. Lastly, ensure the small level is facing upwards. It should look like this:
Return upstairs to activate the Boiler Room. If you see three lit circles, you'll know you've done it correctly.
You can change the pipe directions to activate specific areas, such as the Pump Room. Adjust the piping for the Reserve Tank in the Pump Room to drain the Reservoir. This area will take you on the path to Room 46, but you'll still have to complete a few more puzzles. For more help on Blue Prince, check out our guides on all achievements and safe code combinations.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 10, 2025 5:02 PM
Dungeons & Dragons is full of deadly monsters, but only a handful stand out as truly dangerous to a well-prepared party. The following monsters are among some of the most feared in any active campaign.
Top 10 deadliest monsters in Dungeons and Dragons
The monsters selected for this list are notorious within the D&D community for being campaign-defining encounters. They're known to derail narratives and often lead to total party wipes. While Challenge Rating (CR) plays a role, I considered how these creatures interact with players. Be it through psychological manipulation, raw damage output, or their ability to twist the rules of reality in their favor, these beasts are never to be underestimated.
1. Tarrasque
This Tarrasque is a walking disaster. It's immune to most status effects, reflects spells, and shrugs off non-magical attacks easily, making it a nightmare even for high-level parties. Worst of all, its Frightful Presence means that if anyone in your party is lacking in the Wisdom department, they won't join you in the fight. Lovely.
2. Mind Flayer
Mind Flayers alone are terrifying, with their psionic mind blasts and ability to devour brains. Their hive-mind intellect and ability to dominate weaker minds can quickly turn allies against each other. Worst of all? They usually operate from the shadows, before a party even knows they're involved. Baldur's Gate 3 featured these fiends front and center, and look how that turned out.
3. Dracolich
A Dracolich takes everything terrifying about a lich—immortal undeath, powerful spellcasting, incredible intelligence—and fuses it with the overwhelming presence of a dragon. Killing one is nigh impossible because their phylactery is often hidden behind layers of magical protection or in outer realms. Facing a Dracolich is a campaign-defining nightmare that demands your party to fire on all cylinders.
4. Ancient Red Dragon
Red Dragons are already known to be highly prideful, greedy, and monstrously strong. An Ancient Red Dragon is a notch or two above them. With fire breath capable of instantly downing multiple party members and flight for battlefield control, these legendary monsters are as tactically dangerous as they are iconic.
5. Pit Fiend
Pit Fiends are the generals of the Nine Hells and embody everything dangerous about devils. They combine infernal magic with martial dominance, and their ability to manipulate the battlefield through fear and infernal contracts makes them one of the most dangerous foes your party can ever face. Encountering a Pit Fiend often signals the turning point in a campaign where things go from bad to truly hellish.
6. Beholder
One of the most infamous monsters in Dungeons and Dragons, Beholders are tactical terrors. Their central anti-magic eye nullifies spells, while each of their eye stalks delivers its unique ray of violence: disintegration, petrification, death. What makes them truly scary is how intelligent and paranoid they are, always preparing their lairs with layers of traps and minions.
7. Kraken
The Kraken is a nightmarish aquatic horror to handle in any campaign. Its massive reach, control of water, and ability to call lightning storms can easily overwhelm most parties. And that's without factoring in its legendary actions or aquatic lair advantage, where it's all but unstoppable.
8. Death Knight
Once a noble warrior, now cursed with undeath and vengeance, the Death Knight is a brutal mix of martial prowess and necrotic magic. These CR 17 foes command legions of the undead and resist death effects with ease, making them perfect long-term antagonists with personal backstories.
9. Balor
Balors are towering demons of flame and destruction, wielding fire whips and flaming swords with brutal efficiency. When slain, it explodes in a massive fireball that can finish off any survivors. Facing one in open combat is already risky, but the aftermath alone can result in a full party wipe in tight quarters. A Balor encounter demands smart tactics, strong coordination, and a whole lot of luck.
10. Hydra
The Hydra is a multi-headed, regenerating beast that strikes fear into adventurers who face it. In addition to its physical prowess, the Hydra's sheer durability makes it an exhausting enemy to fight. Its multiple heads can overwhelm adventurers, and each head attacks separately, often forcing the party to deal with multiple threats simultaneously. The regeneration factor also means that unless the Hydra is properly handled, it will keep coming back, no matter how much damage is dealt. It's a battle of attrition in the truest sense.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 10, 2025 4:57 PM
Gems are a crucial resource in Blue Prince, unlocking exclusive, high-value rooms that can make or break your run. These shimmering keys ease the pressure of this intricate game, and we're here to show all gem locations to help you through your journey.
Where to find all gems in Blue Prince
Though the manor changes with each passing day, patterns emerge the more you explore. Familiar rooms resurface, and with them, the chance to uncover precious gems. Here's a detailed breakdown of where to find every gem in Blue Prince:
Beginner players can start with rooms that always have gems inside, including Storerooms and Dens. The only downside to these areas is that they often lack an exit door, preventing you from progressing deeper into the mansion. I recommend balancing these rooms with others that offer more door options—this way, you won't hit a dead end and be forced to end your day prematurely.
When you're ready for a challenge, venture onwards to the puzzles in the Boudoir, Utility Closet, and Parlor. The Utility Closet is the most crucial method, as it will provide you with two gems daily for the rest of your playthrough. It's one of the best buffs you can get in the game, helping you out at the start of each playthrough. But it's tricky to do, so be sure to check out our guide on how to solve the Breaker Box puzzle.
Using the telescope in the Observatory Room or the Watering Can in Green Rooms are two other reliable methods for finding gems. Depending on the constellation in the Observatory, you can score loads of gems. Even if you don't, you'll likely earn other valuable rewards like a trunk, coins, or keys. As for the Watering Can, you can use the water it holds in Green Rooms to obtain one gem. You'll need to track down the item first, however, either as a reward or by purchasing it from the shop.
Aside from the rooms mentioned above, gems can appear randomly throughout the mansion. I've even found a few just lying on the ground, and the same could easily happen to you. Some rooms can also reduce gem costs, such as the Terrace, which removes gem requirements in Green Rooms. Try to conserve as many gems as possible to increase your chances of reaching Blue Prince's Room 46.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 10, 2025 4:50 PM
Black Beacon is now out for both Android and iOS, and the game has a host of different characters to try out at launch.
There are a lot of similarities from other gachas in how you build your squad. You'll have to rely on your luck to pull for some characters, so going for the best options becomes important. This guide will help you figure out the best characters to use in the game and who is worth rerolling for.
Black Beacon unit tier list explained
Black Beacon has characters of two rarities: 4-star and 5-star. So far, a lot of the 4-star characters have outshone their higher-rarity counterparts, which feels great. To separate the characters, I have used the following tiers.
Black Beacon S-tier characters
Black Beacon A-tier characters
Black Beacon B-tier characters
Black Beacon C-tier characters
The meta will switch as we get new characters in future updates and the developers make tweaks to the kits of the existing characters, so nothing is set in stone. If you want the best possible start, make sure to reroll for the high tier units.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 10, 2025 4:21 PM
Blue Prince's puzzles are no joke. More often than not, you have to read and memorize notes in multiple rooms to find the solution for completely separate challenges. The Utility Closet's Breaker Box puzzle is one of the most prominent examples, especially if you're trying to activate the VAC indicators.
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Utility Closet Breaker Box Puzzle solution in Blue Prince
Your goal after entering the Utility Closet and opening the Breaker Box is to deactivate its keycard system, flip the three room switches to clear away their effects and unlock a new area, and activate the VAC Indicator's lights to unlock a permanent buff for the remainder of your Blue Prince playthrough.
Utility Closet Breaker Box puzzle hints
Blue Prince has a few ways to collect hints for this puzzle, including accessing Security Terminals using a network password and unlocking the mail room to access new written information. Here's everything you'll learn from both sources:
Using these hints, you can get an initial start on the Breaker Box's puzzle before turning them all purple and working backwards. By doing this, you'll unlock the white indicator, learn how to activate all four colors, and have the knowledge you need to figure out the solution. To make things easier, though, we've got the exact sequence below that'll outline how to finish this puzzle quickly.
Utility Closet Breaker Box puzzle solution
Here's a complete step-by-step to completing the Utility Closet's Breaker Box puzzle:
By now, all six of your lights are purple, marking the halfway point of this puzzle. Here are the rest of the steps from here:
Completing the Breaker Box VAC Indicator puzzle will open a secret compartment with an electrical lever, which you can activate to unlock the Gemstone Cavern. The Gemstone Cavern grants you two gemstones at the start of every day for the rest of your runs, giving you one of the most helpful permanent buffs Blue Prince has to offer.
All Breaker Box functions in Blue Prince
Beyond the VAC indicator puzzle on the Breaker Box, you'll also find options for activating keycard entry systems and various rooms. Below is every additional option and their effect:
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Destructoid Thursday, April 10, 2025 4:19 PM
With the patch update 35.1, PUBG Battlegrounds introduced a new loot box that you can find scattered all across the bigger maps in the game.
Here's everything you need to know about finding and using a Bunny Basket in PUBG Battlegrounds.
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What are Bunny Baskets in PUBG Battlegrounds?
The Bunny Baskets are colorful egg baskets that are scattered across the 8x8 maps in PUBG Battlegrounds, such as Deston, Erangel, Miramar, Rondo, Taego, and Vikendi. They spawn only in Normal Match and Ranked modes.
How to find Bunny Baskets in PUBG?
Finding Bunny Baskets can be a little tricky because these items spawn randomly and have no fixed location.
However, what you can do is target the hotdrop locations in each of these maps. For example, Erangel's popular spots, such as the School, Georgopol, Quarry, Sosnovka Military Base, and more, have higher chances of Bunny Basket spawns.
How to use a Bunny Basket?
You need to pick up a Bunny Basket first by pressing the F button, just like any other loot, and it moves straight to your bag. Then, open and consume it. The process works exactly like how you would use a Medkit, Painkiller, or Energy Drink in PUBG Battlegrounds.
What's inside a Bunny Basket in PUBG Battlegrounds?
A Bunny Basket has an 18 capacity and contains healing items, such as a few First Aid Kits and Energy Drinks.
While these loot boxes don't give you too much, they can be handy when you require some healing items but don't find any nearby. A Bunny Basket will come to your rescue.
Collecting Bunny Baskets is a part of two events:
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Destructoid Thursday, April 10, 2025 3:54 PM
The Switch 2 may soon be available for preorder in the United States and Canada after being delayed by Nintendo, and the company's website may have spilled the beans.
Nintendo's site has a sign-up page for gamers to register interest in purchasing the new console from the My Nintendo Store. In the FAQ section at the bottom of the page, Nintendo teased that it would be close to another month before this could happen.
"The first batch of invitations will go out starting May 8, 2025, with additional batches of invitation emails sent periodically until purchasing on My Nintendo Store is opened to everyone," Nintendo said.
This is only for the My Nintendo Store thus far, but it could give an idea of when to expect preorders to go live elsewhere on retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and others. The date in the FAQ may have also been there for several days now, so it's unclear just how important it is for now. Whatever the case may be, it still offers the clearest indication of US preorder times for the Switch 2 at the time of writing.
To qualify to be invited to purchase a Switch 2 from the My Nintendo Store, "you must have been the one who purchased any Nintendo Switch Online membership, you must have had any paid Nintendo Switch Online membership for a minimum of 12 months, and you must have opted in to share gameplay data and have at least 50 hours total gameplay hours," according to the FAQ.
Switch 2 preorders were supposed to go live yesterday, April 9, but the company was forced to delay it after a new round of "reciprocal" tariffs levied against the rest of the world by Donald Trump.
"Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions," Nintendo told Polygon on April 4. "Nintendo will update timing at a later date. The launch date of June 5, 2025 is unchanged."
With the tariffs going up and down on almost a daily basis, the Switch 2's $449 launch price could eventually increase before June 5, too, but here's hoping it stays where it is.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 10, 2025 3:45 PM
If you're looking for information on the Skyward Leap ability in Marvel Rivals, you've come to the right place.
Odds are, if you're searching for info on Skyward Leap, you're playing Marvel Rivaldle and are playing the Character Ability version where you guess the hero by their ability name. Don't worry, we won't tell anyone. And we've got all the info you need on how to keep your streak going in the addictive daily game.
Here's everything there is to know about Skyward Leap in Marvel Rivals and who the ability belongs to, along with other answers in the game for the day of April 10.
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Marvel Rivaldle Skyward Leap hints and answer (April 10)
Here's your last chance to try and get the answer on your own. We'll give some hints if you're still hesitant.
Stop scrolling now! The answer is just below.
Marvel Rivaldle Character Ability 'Skyward Leap' answer
The hero who uses Skyward Leap in Marvel Rivals is Hawkeye. It's one of the archer's most important abilities, greatly helping him out with mobility and getting a better view of the battlefield from up high.
Hawkeye: Skyward Leap
This is something of a passive ability for Clint Barton, as it functions as a double jump for the Duelist hero. Jump once, and then while in midair, press the jump button again to use Skyward Leap and launch the archer sniper higher into the on an arch to survey the battlefield and pick out targets below.
It can also be used to reach high places so the archer can rain arrows from high ground on unsuspecting enemies below, so be sure to use Skyward Leap whenever you can to maintain your advantage.
Difficulty rating for Skyward Leap Marvel Rivaldle clue
This was a tough one for me, as I don't really play Hawkeye, and since it's really just a double jump ability with a special name. It's a lot less noticeable or recognizable than his other abilities like Ronin Slash, Hypersonic Arrow, and Hunter's Sight, which could all more easily be attributed to the archer.
Other Marvel Rivaldle answers for April 10
Other games like Marvel Rivaldle
Other games similar to Rivaldle include LoLdle, which is for League of Legends, and of course, Wordle, which was purchased by the NY Times and is on their website. There's also Phrazle for phrases, Tradle for exports by country, and Worldle which lets you guess countries by their outline.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 10, 2025 3:38 PM
After months of anticipation and a free demo across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, The Alters finally has a concrete release date. The upcoming sci-fi survival game could be a surprise hit of 2025, and fans don't have to wait that much longer to start playing.
In the guide below, you can see the current release date for The Alters and some other details about the game.
What's the release date for The Alters?
The Alters' long-awaited release date was announced during the Tripe-i Initiative livestream that took place on April 10. The live stream showcased a variety of games, and the Alters received new gameplay footage that provides some extra context behind what players can expect in the full build. You can watch the entire section on The Alters from the live stream in the video below, starting at 52:16.
At the end of the new gameplay footage, The Alters was given a release date of June 13. This looks to be a firm date, but delays could still happen between now and then.
While the release date is still a couple of months away, the free demo across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, via Steam, Epic Games, and GOG, is still available to download. This gives new players a chance to test out the game and fans a chance to continue mastering the game's tricky mechanics.
When the release date for The Alters was shown, we also got a glimpse at some apparent pre-order bonuses and real-life products that will likely be included with certain editions of the game. We can see a sticker sheet, a space lamb charm, and some pins, among other items. It also seems like there will be physical copies for all platforms, including PC.
Physical copies on PC are largely a thing of the past, but it looks like developer 11 Bit Studios is attempting to bring them back in some capacity. Of course, the screenshot above could be purely for marketing purposes, but even physical copies for PlayStation and Xbox are a nice sight to see in this evolving digital landscape.
We'll have to wait for more information on the editions of The Alters, what they offer, and how much the game will cost. Hopefully, over the next couple of months between now and the June 13 release date, we'll see more gameplay and details about the game emerge.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 10, 2025 3:37 PM
Netflix's Devil May Cry was every bit the crass, colorful, demon-blood-coated romp fans of the games were hoping it would be, and the streaming giant has just confirmed it's coming back for a second season. Jackpot.
Netflix has renewed Devil May Cry for a second season
News that Devil May Cry will return for a second season comes just over a week after the first season premiered. The confirmation comes through a post on Netflix's official X (formerly known as Twitter) page, which included a snazzy new poster for the second season.
Some people, even a few Devil May Cry fans, are probably surprised that they confirmed a second season is coming so quickly. I've been watching the numbers, though, so I'm not. According to Netflix's charts, Devil May Cry has racked up over 5,300,000 views, placing it at #4 on the list of most-viewed shows on the platform right now. With a number like that, a second season was all but written in the stars.
When is Devil May Cry Season 2 coming to Netflix?
As of writing, we don't have a solid release date for Devil May Cry Season 2. Sadly, if the first season was anything to go by, Devil May Cry's second season will probably be out of our reach for a while. The first season debuted this year but was first announced in 2018. Now, I seriously doubt that Season 2 will take as long to make as the first; we'll probably have to wait at least a year or two before we get a trailer for the next chapter of Dante's adventures.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 10, 2025 3:00 PM
The Billiard room features one of the most intriguing Blue Prince puzzles: a mysterious dartboard. Unlike the classic three-box challenges, this one offers minimal instructions, making it a true test of wit. We're here to help by showing you a few tips on how to solve it.
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Blue Prince Billiard room dartboard puzzle solution
Although there aren't really any hints for solving the dartboard puzzle in the Billiard room, you can find one clue from a letter. This letter indicates that this challenge involves a mathematical puzzle and has nothing to do with the actual game of darts. Unfortunately for players, this puzzle has no fixed answer, as the solutions are constantly changing—much like the shifting landscape of Mt. Holly. But I can guide you in the right direction and help you navigate through the various equations.
Your main focus should be on the colors on the dartboard. When starting the puzzle, four colors can appear, each correlating to a math symbol. Here's a look into what they mean:
Each color can appear on the board next to a number. Blue-colored numbers are the most crucial, as they are the starting numbers. For instance, if the dartboard had one blue spot on 16 and two yellow spots on one and three, it would translate to "16 - 1 = 15" and then "15 - 3 = 12". Therefore, 12 would be the answer. Sometimes, there are multiple blues, so you'll need to add them together to find the base number for the equation. From there, you can begin multiplying, subtracting, or dividing, depending on the other colors present.
Typically, you'll start with one blue section, where you can tap on the number it's on.
Once you tap this number, more colors will show up. In my case, the numbers five, two, and one were blue. So, the answer would come out to eight. The third equation is where things get more tricky, especially since this minigame doesn't follow the mathematical order of PEMDAS (Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition, and Subtraction).
Instead, the order requires you to add, subtract, multiply, and then divide. For example, I had a blue on 10, a yellow on four, and a pink on three. This comes out to "10 - 4 = 6" and "6 x 3=18," meaning 18 would be the answer.
Each time you solve an equation, the colors will change again. You must solve four equations in total to open the dartboard, with the exception of the first answer (the simple tap of one number). Use the tips above to answer each one, and you'll eventually open up the board to acquire valuable items like a Security Keycard or Key. Although it's not mandatory to solve the dartboard puzzle in Blue Prince, it's still good to do for rewards. You can even come across it again on a different day, whether you solved it before or not. The solutions and rewards inside will, of course, be different—but hopefully, with this knowledge, you'll be ready to conquer them without losing your way.
What does it mean when the blue is on the bullseye in Blue Prince Darts puzzle?
After playing through the dartboard puzzle a few times, there's one scenario that really had me scratching my head. When the blue lands dead center on the bullseye, it triggers something entirely different. You have to multiply it with the same number it's on.
In my playthrough, the dartboard had two blue spots on the four and the bullseye. That gives me the equation "4 x 4 = 16," so I would then hit 16. It might get even more complicated than this version, where you'll be juggling a whole mess of equations at once. In cases like that, you might want to grab a calculator to help keep you from getting tangled in the numbers.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 10, 2025 2:53 PM
Overwatch 2's introduction of Perks this season has changed the game in a fun way, but some heroes are having a bit too much fun while others need some help in its next update.
In a new Director's Take blog for OW2, associate game director Alec Dawson detailed Perk changes coming in the season 16 update less than two weeks away, explaining how Blizzard decides what to do when it comes to balancing Perks moving forward after their debut.
"We look at a combination of what we're seeing in the data—like pick rate gaps—and the amount of influence Perks have in moment-to-moment gameplay," Dawson said in the blog post. "If we feel a hero has a less impactful perk set overall, we also wanted to offer them new options. There's also constant iteration going on behind the scenes to dream up bigger and better options for future seasons."
Some of those "less impactful" Perks, for example, are Mercy's Angelic Recovery, Sombra's Stack Overflow, and Juno's Re-Boots, which are all being replaced. And that's just the beginning of what the patch will entail, according to Dawson.
Here are some of the new Perks coming in season 16:
Dawson also teased that some Perks are a bit too strong, like Tracer's which allow her to triple Blink, and that will likely be nerfed or "dialed back," while the team is also aware that players have responded well to Perks that bring back old kit abilities like Orisa's shield and Hanzo's Scatter Arrow.
Elsewhere in the update, new hero Freja will receive some buffs in light of her playtest a few weekends ago. Dawson says that her Revdraw Crossbow will now shoot 12 shots before max spread, increased from eight, and her ultimate's damage over time is getting an increase along with an increase to its max radius.
These changes and more will go live in OW2's season 16, which is set to drop on April 22.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 10, 2025 2:44 PM
The original Kingdom Come: Deliverance featured a brutal hardcore mode, bringing a new challenge for experienced players. The sequel promises a fresh twist on this, but it won't be available until after launch. Here's when you can expect KCD2's hardcore mode to finally make its debut.
When does Hardcore mode come out in KCD2?
According to the Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 Twitter/X, hardcore mode will be released on April 15, 2025. The new updates have already started rolling out with the latest Barber feature, and now, Hardcore Mode is the next one on the list.
I speculate that the update will be pretty massive, given that the Barber Mode had a substantial 90 GB patch. If KCD2's hardcore mode is anything like its predecessor, there will certainly be a lot included in the upcoming patch. For example, the original Kingdom Come: Deliverance removed handy features like fast travel, Henry's health/stamina bar, and auto-saves. The second iteration will likely follow suit, but we won't know for sure until more details are revealed.
We'll also be getting horse racing sometime after hardcore mode's launch. You may want to start preparing for this by looking for the best horses in the game, particularly ones with high speed. By the summertime, you can look forward to the new bonus quests from the expansion pass. This includes the Brushes with Death during the Summer, Legacy of the Forge in Autumn, and Mysteria Ecclesiae in Winter.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 10, 2025 2:38 PM
Hats are back in style as Jay and Silent Bob make waves in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Here's how to unlock their exclusive skins, including their Bluntman and Chronic alter egos.
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How do you get Jay and Silent Bob Operators in BO6?
The Jay and Silent Bob bundle is now available in the Store for 2,800 COD points, translating to around $24. You can either purchase three 1,100 packs or get the 5,000 bundle for extra credits. Like all Operator skins, the Jay and Silent Bob pack will only be accessible for a limited time. My guess is that it will disappear from the shop by the conclusion of Season 3. Based on the Battle Pass timer, Season 3 wraps up by the end of May, so make sure to buy your packs before then.
In addition to the Jay and Silent Bob Tracer Pack, a Bluntman and Chronic Tracer Pack will soon be available. While the former comes with the duo's classic looks from the films, the latter shows off their comic book alter egos. The next bundle will likely cost the same amount of 2,800 COD Points. Let's go over what's included in each pack.
All features included in the Jay and Silent Bob Tracer Pack
All features included in the Bluntman and Chronic Tracer Pack
The Jay and Silent Bob BO6 packs are similar to that of the Cheech and Chong bundles. Notably, their Finishing Moves are practically one and the same, unleashing a deadly attack with a smoking twist.
Besides the Jay and Silent Bob Operator Skins, the in-game store will have the Digital Dreamin' Reactive Mastercraft Ultra Skin during Season 3. The bundle is designed for true VR enthusiasts and is packed with a theme around gaming skills and equipment. You can also acquire BlackCell content, like the latest Hudson BlackCell skin. Or, you can try to go the free route and claim the exclusive Trailblazer Operator from Verdansk safe locations.
Other bundles will be released throughout Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 3, such as the Spectral Wold Mastercraft Bundle, Fanatic Rivalry Bundle, and Shattered Veil Reactive Bundle. The last bundle will be perfect for the BO6 Zombies' Shattered Veil debut, as the mode introduces a brand-new map.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 10, 2025 2:18 PM
Black Beacon is out officially on Android and iOS, but you can also reap the benefits of your PC hardware to play the game.
Unlike a lot of recently released gachas, Black Beacon doesn't have a full PC port available as of writing. Whether that will change in the future remains to be seen. You can play the game on an Android emulator, but the easier way on a PC is to use the Google Play Games Beta.
What is Google Play Games Beta?
Google Play Games is a PC client by the Google Play Store that allows you to play mobile games on your PC. You can use the PC controls, which are pretty different from the ones available on your phones. The full set of controls works well for several games, and you can also enjoy your PC's superior hardware.
Specs aside, you can take advantage of the larger screen. It's also easier to use than setting up an emulator, which is far more complex. The following section will guide you through the process and help you set up and install Black Beacon on your PC.
How to install Black Beacon on a PC?
The first task is to download and install the Google Play Games Beta. Once you have installed the application, log in to your Google Play account. You can search for a game from the left-hand side of the application.
A word of warning: the PC version seems highly under-optimized. The Free Roam movement does not work because you can't use your mouse freely. Your only option is to use the Top Down view, which feels a bit limiting, to say the least. A proper PC port would have been beneficial, but settling for the existing version is a solution if your mobile device isn't good enough.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 10, 2025 2:12 PM
Marvel Rivals lets you play as thirty-three of Marvel's most iconic heroes, villains, and anti-heroes. Like many other hero shooters, Marvel Rivals splits every member of its roster into different gameplay-based roles, with the three available in the game at release being Vanguard, Duelist, and Strategist.
If you've played Team Fortress 2 or Overwatch, you probably already know that certain characters in Marvel Rivals are perfect foils to others. Skill ultimately decides whether you beat another player in a game like this, but some heroes have an in-built edge over others. Sometimes, this advantage comes down to one character's playstyle exploiting weaknesses in another's toolset, and other times, hero-specific abilities can utterly shred a designated rival if you use them right.
The metagame is still in its infancy and there's a good chance it will go through a few shakeups as more newcomers join and experienced players discover new strategies. But for now, here are all the hero counters in Marvel Rivals.
All Vanguard counters in Marvel Rivals
Vanguards are for players who want to jump into the heat of battle. Armed with massive health pools and defensive buffs, Vanguards act as meat shields for their less-bulky allies, drawing in or blocking enemy attacks so their teammates can do their jobs.
Vanguard counters are usually heavy damage dealers or tricksters who can render their prey's defenses useless. Here are all the best Vanguard Counters in Marvel Rivals.
All Duelist counters in Marvel Rivals
Duelists are the most varied class in Marvel Rivals, but their function is to deal damage fast and rack up eliminations. Some Duelists bob and weave into the fray, carving chunks out of their foe's health bars and ducking away before they can retaliate. Others are better at picking off their foes from vantage points, using the terrain to stay out of harm's way.
Duelist counters also come in many shapes and sizes. Some have the health they need to survive an initial assault, but others have tools that can shut Duelists down before they can get a hit. Here are all the best Duelist counters in Marvel Rivals.
All Strategist counters in Marvel Rivals
Strategists are Marvel Rivals' resident healers and supporters, using their skills to keep their teammates alive. Unfortunately, they aren't very durable, so they usually need to hang in the back behind their teammates so they don't get ganged up on by opponents who remember the golden rule: always attack the healer.
Strategist counters are good at taking out their opposition before they can build up the momentum they need to unleash their best abilities.
Related: Marvel Rivals maps: all official and leaked locations on Dot Esports.
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WGB Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:50 PM Mafia: The Old Country's release date appears leaked by developer Hangar 13, indicating an August 8, 2025 launch. An official blog post mentioned a May 8 live stream for further details. |
WGB Thursday, April 10, 2025 4:00 PM PlayStation has announced The Last of Us Complete, a bundle of both games for $99.99. It offers a modest £20 discount but is available physically with added collectibles for $119.99. |
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MonsterVine Thursday, April 10, 2025 9:00 PM IKUMA: The Frozen Compass, a co-op adventure title developed by the team behind Lost Ember, received a trailer today during the Triple-i Initiative Showcase, and wow, it's a looker. Set in the arctic in 1864, the co-op game allows you to freely swap between Sam and his sled dog Ellie or play with a friend. […] |
MonsterVine Thursday, April 10, 2025 8:00 PM 11 bit studios and Moonlighter developers Digital Sun have announced a release window for their upcoming follow-up to the roguelike shop keeper game, Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault. Originally released in 2018, the Action RPG, Moonlighter, utilized a Legend of Zelda dungeon system to farm items and live out a shopkeeper's dreams of becoming a […] |
MonsterVine Thursday, April 10, 2025 7:00 PM Paper Cult, an indie studio based out of Montreal, has announced an open beta for their medieval hack and slash co-op roguelike, what a mouthful. Commanding a battalion of Scots, Tears of Metal has you wading through hordes of enemies to uncover information about the mysterious Dragon Meteor and the evil enemy invasion. Shown off […] |
MonsterVine Thursday, April 10, 2025 6:00 PM Amplitude Studios, the developers of everything endless, have announced a follow-up title to their 4X turn-based fantasy strategy game Endless Legend. Along with the follow-up, they've announced that the title will enter Steam Early Access this Summer. Originally announced earlier this year, Endless Legend 2 is a follow-up to the 2014 release. Taking place in […] |
MonsterVine Thursday, April 10, 2025 5:00 PM No pun intended, I guess. The Arcade Crew announced a demo for their upcoming "brinepunk" multiplayer roguelike Abyssus. Along with the demo, we've been sent a deep dive video showing off the guns, gunplay, and some of the powers you'll be playing with when you try out the demo. The video goes over a bunch […] |
MonsterVine Thursday, April 10, 2025 4:00 PM Sassy Chap Games and Team17 have announced a new release date for their title that allows you to, well, Date Everything!. Originally slated to release on Valentines Day, a game that sees you locked inside your home all alone, Date Everything! has the player slap on a pair of sunglasses and suddenly the objects in […] |