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Kotaku Friday, May 9, 2025 9:27 AM
    

Have you heard the news? There's a new Pope. Pope Leo XIV to be precise, aka Robert Francis Prevost. He was born in Chicago. Graduated a Villanova wildcat. Now he's the first American Pope, which was such an honor to realize. Catholics make up less than 20 percent of the global population, but everyone's got an…

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Kotaku Friday, May 9, 2025 8:50 AM
    

John Cena vs. Randy Orton isn't just a rivalry. It is the rivalry of a generation, and it will be rekindled again—perhaps for the final time—at WWE Backlash.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 9:53 AM
     Best Dune Awakening settings for PC and Steam Deck

What are the best Dune Awakening settings for PC and Steam Deck? While not a traditional MMORPG, in that the RPG elements have been replaced with survival crafting, Dune Awakening is still incredibly easy to run. Getting a fast frame rate out of Dune won't be hard, provided you meet the minimum demands.

The Dune Awakening system requirements are incredibly detailed, and paint the picture of a game that will run even on older gaming PCs. However, to access the best performance possible in Dune Awakening, including Nvidia DLSS 4 and frame generation, you're going to need one of the best graphics cards.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 9:48 AM
     Brainrot Evolution codes May 2025

May 9, 2025: We're looking ahead for new Brainrot Evolution codes for World 5.

Want new Brainrot Evolution codes? We can help you keep up your dependency on the latest and greatest memes out there. Get free EXP Potions, coins, gems, and everything else you might need to evolve your favorite brainrot character with the latest codes.

If you're on the lookout for other Roblox adventures, check out the latest codes for other huge games on the platform. We're always hunting for new Blue Lock Rivals codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Meme Sea codes. We have well over 100 Roblox games we're always keeping a watchful eye on to ensure we have the latest freebies ready to go.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 9:47 AM
     Arise Crossover codes May 2025

May 9, 2025: A new Arise Crossover code just dropped for the main quests update.

Want the latest Arise Crossover codes? If you're short on cash, gems, boosts, and more, these promo codes for the latest Solo Leveling-inspired Roblox simulator will keep you grinding long into the evening. In this action RPG, you must go on a journey to become the strongest warrior in the land to rid the world of evil.

If you're like us, you most likely play different Roblox games every day, so we highly recommend checking out our Blue Lock Rivals codes, Blox Fruits codes, or Anime Rangers X codes guides. We check well over 100 of the most popular Roblox games for new codes every week, ensuring there's always a steady stream of freebies to consume while you wait for your favorites to update.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 9:46 AM
     Bubble Gum Simulator Infinity codes May 2025

May 9, 2025: We've added a new Bubble Gum Simulator Infinity codes for UPD 3 we missed the first time around.

What are the latest Bubble Gum Simulator Infinity codes? We've scoured Discord, Twitter, and every other social platform the game uses to find new BGSI codes you can use to score some easy freebies. Get the edge in your bubble-blowing adventures by staying on top of new code drops before they expire.

If you're a big Roblox fan, check out the latest codes for other huge games on the platform. We're always on the lookout for new Blue Lock Rivals codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Dress to Impress codes just a name a few. In fact, we have well over 100 Roblox games we're constantly scouting for codes.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 9:45 AM
     Anime Rangers X codes May 2025

May 9, 2025: We've added two new Anime Rangers X codes to the list.

What are the latest Anime Rangers X codes? This fresh new Roblox tower defense title brings easy freebie redemption back to the biggest genre trend of last year, granting it a quick boost of launch popularity against classics of the past.

Looking to try the rest? Give these SpongeBob Tower Defense codes a go if you're into the silly yellow guy and its equally colourful cast of characters. For another anime game hit, give underdog Anime Last Stand codes a go, or Anime Vanguards codes and Anime Adventures codes a try for two of the most popular Roblox TD titles to date.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 9:35 AM
     Climb and Jump Tower codes May 2025

Want new Climb and Jump Tower codes on Roblox? Whether you're scaling Big Ben, soaring down the Eiffel Tower, or recreating a movie stunt down Merdeka 118, slamming in some Climb and Jump Tower codes can minimize the pain of falling off early or help you skip the more troublesome sections of some super tall buildings.

If you play as much Roblox as we do here, you'll want to check out our other Roblox code pages, as we're always on the hunt for the latest redeemable in-game rewards. Blox Fruits codes and Basketball Zero codes are some of the hottest around right now - give them a go to score some time-saving freebies.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 9:30 AM
     Mafia The Old Country system requirements are out, and they're shocking

What are the Mafia The Old Country system requirements? The return of the Mafia franchise is a welcome one, especially as a narrative-driven experience, but if you have an older gaming PC, you may need to buy some upgrades to get the game running.

While you won't need the best graphics card to get the most out of Mafia The Old Country, there are some bafflingly high-spec components in the minimum system requirements, with puzzling performance targets listed too.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 9:28 AM
     Valve drops a new Steam Deck update to improve battery health

If you're worried about the long-term health of your Steam Deck battery, Valve has just dropped a brand new update to intervene. Previously, if you wanted to prevent full charging of your handheld, you simply had to be vigilant, but now you can cap the charge at 80%, and this ensures that the battery is healthier in the long term and less likely to need replacing.

While there aren't any concerns over the general battery life of the best handheld gaming PC, it's great to see Valve be proactive in trying to help gamers protect their consoles in the long term.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 9:48 AM
     The best multiplayer games to play with friends 2025

What are the best multiplayer games? Intricate gameplay and glistening visuals only go so far; humans often provide the biggest surprises with schemes that transform even the most average game into an unforgettable experience you'll be talking about until the end of time.

Fast and frantic or tense and calculated, the best multiplayer games come in all shapes and sizes. Whether it's vying for control of the payload in an FPS game or fighting for survival in a co-op game with your friends, these experiences wouldn't be the same without a bunch of real people. We've curated a list of the best PC games with multiplayer functionality so you can go around killing, maiming, or, occasionally, helping random people on the internet.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 9:41 AM
     Blox Fruits codes May 2025 - 2x exp, reset stats and more

May 9, 2025: We've had another good long look for new Blox Fruits codes for Blox Bulletin 5.

What are the new Blox Fruits codes? We've compiled a regularly updated list of all Roblox Blox Fruits codes to redeem in-game freebies like XP boosts, free Beli, and stat resets for your pirate adventures. Need a boost to take on the increasingly tricky competition? We've got you covered.

Blox Fruits is one of the biggest Roblox games ever, thanks to its fun, anime-inspired pirate action. That said, it can be challenging to find new free codes, so we've done the hard work and listed all the active Blox Fruits codes in 2025, including any Update 23 and Blox Bulletin codes, below. Once you're up to date on the new Blox Fruits codes, consider checking out our ultimate Blox Fruits guide or our in-depth Blox Fruits tier list for the current meta.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 8:09 AM
     The best sandbox games on PC 2025

What are the best sandbox games? Sandbox games are difficult to nail down, as the sandbox style is spread across countless genres with disparate mechanics and settings. But all sandboxes share a common trait: freedom. Whether it's creating a whole world or building up a gang of criminals across a city, sandbox games leave most of the agency up to the player. They are universes to be experienced at a pace not dictated by developers.

Some of the best PC games of all time are those that allow total player freedom, but there needs to be a bit of clarity when looking at what makes a great sandbox game. They have, since the days of Elite and Ultima, referred to open-world games filled with choice and diversions. But revisionist history would describe them as "games like Minecraft". For the purposes of this exploration of the best of the bunch, we're taking a look at them all. So, from the mean streets of Los Santos through the ruthless missions of Agent 47 and the stunning expanse of Eve's universe, these are the very best sandbox games on PC.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 7:53 AM
     Killing Floor 3 release date estimate, trailers, and gameplay

When is the Killing Floor 3 release date? It's been nearly seven years since Killing Floor 2 was released, bringing Horzine Biotech's Zeds to a more single-player friendly format following the 6-player co-op experience of the first game. If you thought the series was dead after the less popular VR game of 2017, we've got news for you.

We like to think we willed Killing Floor 3 into existence with our hot take when Behaviour Interactive acquired Killing Floor co-creators Antimatter Games. Whether you have us to thank for manifesting the game or not, a sneak peek during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023 confirmed that the survival game is in development. Originally pencilled in for March 2025, we've now got new Killing Floor 3 release date details following a delay - let's hope they stick.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 7:41 AM
     After troubled beta and delay, Killing Floor 3 finally has a new launch date

Killing Floor 3 hasn't had a great time recently. After a rough beta test which saw the game's performance and general UI come under heavy fire, developer Tripwire delayed it indefinitely, acknowledging that it had "missed the mark." But Killing Floor 3 is back, and this time it's got a new release date that, thankfully, is just around the corner.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 8:05 AM
     HSR codes May 2025 and how to redeem

May 9, 2025: We added three new HSR codes from the 3.3 livestream.

What are the new Honkai Star Rail codes? If you're just starting your adventure through developer HoYoverse's gacha RPG, you might be wondering if there are any freebies to give you a boost. Thankfully, HoYoverse has delivered, and we've got the complete list of working promo codes for you to redeem.

HSR codes are released periodically and often appear in livestreams and social channels ahead of major updates. These codes can net you some high-value currency, including Honkai Star Rail Stellar Jade, which you can use to pull the best characters from Honkai Star Rail banners. To save you time, we've collected all the latest promo codes in Honkai Star Rail, so be sure to check back regularly before they expire.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 7:24 AM
     Every Black Ops 6 Zombies easter egg

What are the BO6 Zombies easter eggs? Over the years, it's become less of a secret that Call of Duty's Zombies mode has hidden puzzles and quests. These easter eggs can do anything from uncovering fun secrets, like musical tracks, to unlocking some of the games most powerful weaponry.

In the latest Black Ops Zombies adventure, you can discover a metal soundtrack, turn yourself into a superhero, and even craft certain Black Ops 6 Wonder Weapons, well known to be among the best available in the zombie game. You can always look for these Black Ops 6 secrets yourself, but if you'd rather someone else did the hard work for you, well, you're welcome.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 7:13 AM
     14 games like The Sims to play in 2025

What are the best games like The Sims? Suppose you're fed up with setting your Sims on fire, watching them struggle to control their bladder, or seeing them wash their dinner plate in the bathroom sink. In that case, these games are very similar to The Sims but offer a nice alternative to EA's Truman Show simulator.

You might be able to grab The Sims 4 for free these days, but sometimes it's fun to try something different. While there are plenty of exciting life games on the horizon, including the hallowed Sims 5 release date, some of the best PC games available take their cue from Maxis. Join us as we run the gamut of games like The Sims on PC, from managing budgets in Two Point Hospital to forging relationships in Stardew Valley.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 7:07 AM
     Grab a Glorious GMMK 3 HE gaming keyboard for a really low price, but be quick

We've found a fantastic gaming keyboard deal for anyone who wants to be at the cutting edge when it comes to features, but doesn't want to pay over the odds. The Glorious GMMK 3 HE 75% currently costs just $125.50 on Amazon right now, but there are limited units left at this price.

Finding great deals on the best gaming keyboards isn't easy, especially when many can cost upwards of $200. The Glorious GMMK 3 HE arguably already has a great price even at MSRP, but this deal makes it irresistible. In our GMMK 3 review, we praise the "fantastic build quality and design" as well as the customizability of the keyboard.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 7:06 AM
     The 63 best Minecraft mods May 2025

What are the best Minecraft mods in 2025? Every game of vanilla Minecraft can vary quite dramatically, and the best Minecraft mods go one step further to provide an entirely new experience. Whether you love creative building, terrifying survival, or speed running the story, we've got the mods for you. We've even thrown in interface mods and tools to make things easier, too.

All the Minecraft mods below are divided into sections, depending on what you want to do with the sandbox game – from simple utility changes to deep world mods you can get lost in for months. There are new mobs, new biomes, performance-boosting mods, and more, and you can jump to the bottom if you don't know how to install Minecraft mods and want to learn.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 6:57 AM
     Blox Fruits tier list - best fruits

What are the best fruits in Blox Fruits? We've put together the ultimate guide to the best fruits in Blox Fruits for both PvE and PvP. Whether you're looking to get the most powerful fruits, buy or sell the most popular ones, or practice a top-tier PvP build, we've put together a Blox Fruits best fruits tier list that's ripe for the picking.

Now many years into service, Blox Fruits is still one of the most consistently popular Roblox games out there, frequently rivaling other classics like Adopt Me. While you're here, get a load of these Anime Champions Simulator codes, Project Slayers codesShinobi Life 2 codes, and - of course - Blox Fruits codes to get up to speed in record time.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 6:42 AM
     New Inzoi mod tools are set to dramatically expand the Sims rival's potential

Krafton has outlined how the upcoming Inzoi mod tools will look when they arrive later this month, as game director Hyungjun 'Kjun' Kim discusses the updates the team is currently focused on. While the new life game and Sims 4 rival has largely been well-received, with an 81%-positive Steam user rating, its player count has dropped off dramatically, likely as people wait for the early-access game to feel more complete. With that in mind, the introduction of official mod support promises to open the door to all manner of interesting creations that could inject new life into the world of Inzoi.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 6:41 AM
     Girls Frontline 2 codes May 2025

May 9, 2025: We added a new Girls Frontline 2 code and checked others were still valid.

What are the latest Girls Frontline 2 Exilium codes? Girls Frontline 2 is different from anything you've seen so far, thanks to its thrilling, female-led military theme and top-down turn-based strategy combat.

For its uniqueness, Girls Frontline 2: Exilium is still a gacha game, so you're going to need the most up-to-date Girls Frontline 2 codes to give yourself a head start in drawing for the latest Dolls like Suomi and Nemesis. Lucky, then, that we've got them right here, along with how to redeem them in the anime game for some useful rewards.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 6:35 AM
     Mech Arena codes May 2025 and how to redeem

May 9, 2025: We added a new Mech Arena code!

What are the new Mech Arena codes? If you want to keep up with your teammates and opponents in Plarium's fast-paced mech shooter, you're going to need A-Coins and Credits to get the latest weapons and gear.

Luckily, this free PC game offers many ways to get more XP, A-Coins, and Credits, including daily login rewards and challenges. There are also regular new Mech Arena redemption codes for the multiplayer game, too, and we've listed all the current ones below. These codes not only provide you with in-game currency to upgrade your gear, others occasionally even reward you with a whole new mech for nothing, so don't miss out.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 6:21 AM
     The best Project Zomboid mods

What are the best Project Zomboid mods? While mods can be applied to most games, there's something particularly special about sandbox games where it feels like almost anything is possible. Project Zomboid is the perfect example of this, featuring complete game expansion transformations and simple quality-of-life improvements.

Project Zomboid has been out since 2013, but the zombie game has recently rocketed in popularity, with tens of thousands of players returning for the Build 42 update. There are plenty of mods to improve your experience, and modders are already updating their mods for B42. Here are the best Project Zomboid mods available for the survival game right now.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 6:11 AM
     The best Minecraft YouTubers 2025

Who are the best Minecraft YouTubers? Since the blockbuster indie game Minecraft was originally released in 2009, we've watched empires of blocks rise and fall on YouTube as players share their adventures with the world. There are innumerable Minecraft content creators on YouTube - and we can see why: the wildly popular sandbox game has a wealth of potential for creating entertaining videos that cater to all kinds of audiences.

There are thousands of Minecraft YouTubers out there sharing meticulously composed Minecraft builds, exploring fun Minecraft servers with their friends, discovering weird and wonderful Minecraft mods, publishing Minecraft tutorials, let's plays, or even racing to complete the sandbox game as fast as humanly possible. If you're looking for brand-new blocky entertainment, we've headed down into the mines to find a range of creators who offer all kinds of Minecraft videos.

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 6:32 AM
     The 15 best games like Diablo

What are the best games like Diablo? You've come to the right place if you need to get your fill of hitting stuff, leveling up, grabbing loot, and wearing unreasonably jagged and oversized shoulder pauldrons.

As Diablo 4 continues to light the way for Blizzard's acclaimed RPG game series, you might be looking for an alternative to can keep you occupied between Diablo 4 seasons. Our Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred review is a testament to just how definitive Blizzard's formula has become. Whether you're looking for a home away from Hell or a different vibe altogether, there's an ARPG here for every flavor of Diablo fan.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 9, 2025 10:00 AM
    

I was having a pretty good time with Doom: The Dark Ages. Then I rolled credits, reinstalled Doom Eternal, loaded up Mars Core, and realised how much Id have lost their sense of playfulness. Less grounded than landlocked, less weighty than weighed down, this is the slightest, least essential, and least creatively vibrant of the modern trilogy. It's also a sinuous, gurning, intoxicating beast of an FPS. I like it. I'm disappointed. I can't wait for DLC to round it out. I don't think Id are capable of making bad games. I really hope the next one is better.

Game director Hugo Martin trotted out a fair amount of investor speak in the run up to release, and now I can't get the phrase "core pillars of engagement" out of my head. It made me feel like a cocainated lab rat every time I started enjoying myself. Not for nothing, either. Eternal's dance had signature moves, but gave space to freestyle. The Dark Ages - between its call-and-response enemy design and Simon Says traffic light parries - wants you to dance to its tune. A campaign this long needs fresher riffs.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00 AM
    

I am rewriting the history of Korea, and there are blotty ink stains everywhere. Europa Universalis 5 was announced yesterday, the official unveiling of a grand strategy game that has been an open secret since April last year, thanks to a long-running dev diary. As reveals go, it was less a cloak and dagger ambush and more an elephant charge that everyone in Europe could see coming from fifteen countries away. Still, elephants are always nice. I got some hands-on time with an early build of the map-happy historical simulation, and I'm delighted to report that the kingdom of Korea is struggling. After instituting many new laws, the leader of the nation has passed away. He was steely, noble, robust, and will be remembered as much for his kindness as his strength. He died of the common cold.

It's okay, the computer will clean all this up.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 9, 2025 7:45 AM
    

The map masters who make the madcap map mayhem of Straftat have made more maps for maladjusted mates to mop up their misgivings in machinegunning map-bound mockery. The magnificent maraud 'em up has mustered 37 more maps a mere month after the mapsters mapped a further 35 maps into the multiplayer mix-up, meaning that by my map math the myriad maps now measure 263 - much more than many mainstream grudge match manufacturers may have mapped.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 9, 2025 7:04 AM
    

I've been meaning to research the Crusades for a while. A series of vicious medieval religious wars for control of the Holy Land, initiated by the Latin Christian Church following the conquest of Jerusalem by the Rashidun Caliphate, they've become a collection of memes bandied around by today's armchair fascists. See also, "deus vult". I've explored them indirectly in articles about the cultural inheritance of Warhammer 40,000, but never really dipped into any history books or crusader fiction save for ailing 2004 action game Knights Of The Temple: Infernal Crusade, in which Sir Spamalot Go Bonk against a majestic sunset.

One place to start the R&D rollout might be Knights Of The Crusades, a grand strategy 4X game in which players re-enact the period from the perspective of Christian and Muslim factions.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 9, 2025 5:32 AM
    

Alien: Rogue Incursion will get a non-VR release on PC later this year, allowing would-be Colonial Marines access to its Weyland-Yutani black site without first requiring you to force your head inside a pair of microscopic televisions. Subtitled "Evolved Edition" - which feels like a real elbow in the kidneys for VR evangelists - it will sport "even deadlier Xenomorphs and enhanced visuals". Hopefully, that'll be enough to juice the VR version's current Mixed user review consensus on Steam.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 9, 2025 4:22 AM
    

Rumours of a Chrono Trigger remake briefly bubbled up before being swiftly pin-popped last week, following a mistranslation of the JRPG's writer, Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii at a panel. The potion-swilling public were understandably chuffed (you still can't Google Horii's name without being served videos of pog-faced excite-os screaming "Chrono Trigger Remake Confirmed!!!"), but it soon turned out that no such remake was actually planned.

Based on a recent interview with Gamereactor at the same event, it sounds like Horii has been considering doing something with Chrono Trigger after all, which isn't too surprising after Square Enix said they planned to celebrate the game's 30th anniversary with "various projects" back in March. From Gamereactor:

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 9, 2025 4:20 AM
    

New York's Strong National Museum of Play has welcomed four new entries into its Video Game Hall Of Fame: Quake, Goldeneye, 1981's arcade side-scroller Defender, and the virtual pet Tamagotchi. It's that last one that's by far the most interesting of the four picks, and I must admit, I'd never actually thought about Tamagotchi in these exact terms before.

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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 9, 2025 4:16 AM
    

Grand strategy country crusher Europa Universalis 5 was announced yesterday, revealing a complex century-spanning historical sim. But one thing we still don't know is the price or how it'll be sold. If you want to buy the previous game in the series, Europa Universalis 4, you'll find a slew of subscription models and a big library of DLC alongside the base game. Which might cause some fans to worry that the sequel will launch with some sort of similar subscription model. But this won't be the case, say developers Paradox Tinto. They're going to sell it normally. At least for now.

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SD Gundam Gunpla-kun figure with 7-Eleven exclusive color livery

7-Eleven Japan is gradually releasing Gundam themed merchandise in its outlets across the country. The items will range from SD Gundam figures to character-branded Country Ma'am cookie packages.

The primary highlight in the lineup is the 1/1 Gunpla-kun figure. This 8 cm (3.15 inches) tall figure of the RX-78-2 Gundam in SD (Super Deformed) proportions with a 7-Eleven exclusive green-and-red livery is available at 880 yen (~$6).

In addition, 7-Eleven also released Gashapon Box Machiboke clear black figures of SD-sized units from Mobile Suit Gundam. A single box costs 440 yen (~$3), and it will randomly contain one of the following four Mobile Suits: Gundam, GM, Zaku, or Acguy.

Mobile Suit Gundam SD Machiboke Gashapon figure box
Image via Bandai

SD Gundam figures will not be the only Gundam products that 7-Eleven will sell. The store chain has also confirmed that it will sell special Country Ma'am vanilla cookies branded with characters from the 2024 movie Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Freedom on May 12, 2025. A box will cost 1,100 yen (~$7.60), and it will contain four packs of two cookies and a colored paper containing a random character illustration that could be Kira Yamato, Lacus Clyne, Athrun Zala, or Cagalli Yula Athha.

Gundam SEED Freedom character branded Country Maam cookies
Image via 7-Eleven

The SD Gundam figures of Gunpla-kun and Mobile Suit Gundam Machiboke series are immediately available in select 7-Eleven outlets across Japan while stocks last. The store chain will also release Gundam SEED Freedom-branded Country Ma'am vanilla cookies on May 12, 2025.

The post 7-Eleven Exclusive SD Gundam Figures Appear in Japan appeared first on Siliconera.


Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 9:02 AM
    

A player wearing a mad hatter hat taking a picture with the Cheshire Cat in his tree in Disney Dreamlight Valley

The Cheshire Cat is easily the most chaotic and unpredictable villager in Disney Dreamlight Valley. He's constantly stirring up trouble around the valley and has plenty of unique interactions. One of the more confusing ones is when you ask him to hang out.

Most villagers freely roam the valley as they please and follow alongside you with ease when you ask them to hang out. The Cheshire Cat works a bit differently, though, as he's a lot more static. If you're trying to spend time with him, you may be a bit confused about how to do so. Here's how to hang out with the Cheshire Cat in Disney Dreamlight Valley.

How do you hang out with the Cheshire Cat in Disney Dreamlight Valley?

The hang out option marked on the cheshire cat in DDV
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You can hang out with the Cheshire Cat by approaching him, interacting with him, and selecting the "Let's hang out!" dialogue option. This is the same chat option you can select to hang out with all other villagers, but it functions a bit differently with this special cat.

How to find the Cheshire Cat in Disney Dreamlight Valley

The Cheshire Cat is quite a trickster, so if you're struggling to find him, head to his tree, wherever you placed his house around your village. He might not seem to be home when you're far away from it, but he always appears on the branch right above the "up" sign as soon as you get close to it.

How do Cheshire Cat hangouts work in Disney Dreamlight Valley?

Cheshire Cat hangouts technically function the same as all other ones, except he's not always visibly present even when he's there. He disappears and reappears frequently while you're hanging out, so although it may sometimes feel like he's not there, he always is.

Does the Cheshire Cat follow you during hangouts in Disney Dreamlight Valley?

The Cheshire Cat sort of follows you during hangouts. He's essentially always there, but usually invisible, so you'll only see him appear briefly now and then as he spawns in to grant you bonus items if you're tackling the task associated with the role you assigned him.

For example, I assigned him to gardening and had him materialize in the middle of my massive Pumpkin field frequently as I collected from it. He teleported around to different locations to grant additional Pumpkins and essentially followed me across the field as I went.

Cheshire Cat appearing while gardening in DDV
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Is the Cheshire Cat always at his tree in Disney Dreamlight Valley?

When he's not hanging out with you, the Cheshire Cat always stays at his tree in DDV. He only spawns randomly around the valley while hanging out with you. When he does, he always floats above the ground in a fixed spot and never walks around. He vanishes and teleports to get from one location to another.

The Cheshire Cat does not dine at Chez Remy or Tiana's Palace, which unfortunately means you cannot serve him meals to boost your friendship. He also doesn't shop at Scrooge McDuck's store, so the only time you can find him out and about in your village is when he's hanging out with you.

If you're hoping to boost your friendship with the Cheshire Cat, consider working on some of his important quests like The Uncrafting Station, It's All Nonsense!, and Furniture Fluster.

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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 8:25 AM
    

hyacine banner in hsr 3.3

Hyacine is a new 5-star Wind character in Honkai Star Rail. She will be released in the first phase of version 3.3, and the developers have announced all the 4-star units and Light Cones that will be featured on her and the LC banners.

This article provides Hyacine's release dates and timings as well as her banner details.

Hyacine release date and countdown

Hyacine will be released worldwide on May 20 at 10pm CT. The exact timings will vary depending on your location, so you can find her release dates and timings for different time zones below.

Time zone Release date and time
Pacific Time May 20 at 8pm
Eastern Time May 20 at 11pm
British Summer Time May 21 at 4am
Central European Summer Time May 21 at 5am
India Standard Time May 21 at 8:30am
Japan Standard Time May 21 at 12pm
Australian Eastern Standard Time May 21 at 1pm
New Zealand Standard Time May 21 at 3pm

You can also refer to the countdown below to track the time left until Hyacine's banner is released worldwide.


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Hyacine's banner will be available until June 11, giving you enough time to pull her or farm enough Stellar Jades for the next character.

Hyacine banner 4-star characters and Light Cones

hsr 3.3 hyacine banner characters and light cones
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Listed below are all the 4-star characters who will be featured on Hyacine's banner in HSR 3.3:

  • Serval (Lightning - Erudition)
  • Natasha (Physical - Abundance)
  • Misha (Ice - Destruction)

Unfortunately, the 4-star characters aren't that good. That said, they can be decent choices if you're a beginner.

Meanwhile, the Light Cone banner will feature the following items:

  • Long May Rainbows Adorn the Sky (5-star - Remembrance)
  • Make the World Clamor (4-star - Erudition)
  • Shadowed by Night (4-star - The Hunt)
  • Day One of My New Life (4-star - Preservation)

Long May Rainbows Adorn the Sky is Hyacine's signature 5-star Light Cone. It will be featured on the LC banner during the first half of Honkai Star Rail 3.3.

Hyacine is a great healer unit, so you can try your luck on her banner if you're looking for a good support. Moreover, her companion can deal a decent amount of damage based on the healing she provides, so it is a nice bonus.

Check out Hyacine's ascension and skill materials guide if you're interested in her.

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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 8:18 AM
    

A First Order Stormtrooper riding an AT-AT in front of the Death Star in Fortnite

While working through your quests in Fortnite, you'll regularly be tasked with hunting down specific characters and locations. Some of the most important characters you need to know how to find are Stormtroopers.

These hostile enemies are tied to many different quests you can tackle around the island. They're fairly common, but only hang around some specific spots, so you may need some help tracking them down. Here's where to find Stormtroopers in Fortnite.

All Stormtrooper locations in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle

Shooting at Stormtroopers in Fortnite
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Stormtroopers can be found all across the island around various outposts set up along the roads. They also hang around two larger POIs run by the Empire. Here are all of the spots you can visit to find and fight against them.

  • Everywhere at the First Order Base. This location is a main POI, so it's quite large and has many Stormtroopers walking around since this base belongs to the Empire.
  • Everywhere at Vader Samurai's Solitude. The Darth Vader Samurai boss hangs out here, and he's got a massive army of Stormtroopers who stay close to his side all around this vast location.
  • South of the First Order Base. There's a small outpost on the road right outside the icy First Order Base area where a few Stormtroopers can be found.
  • Slightly northwest of Outlaw Oasis. A small station fairly close to Outlaw Oasis has some of them for you to fight.
  • Southwest of Crime City. Head slightly southwest from Crime City to find a few Stormtroopers stationed in the woods.
  • South of Crime City. Directly south of Crime City, there's another small outpost you can visit fairly close to the nearby lake.
  • North of Magic Mosses. On the road that runs north of Magic Mosses, a group of Stormtroopers has a small base set up.
  • Near the west end of Pumped Power. The final spot you can check is the bridge area right outside of Pumped Power.

These are all of the main locations you can check to find lots of them, but if you end up needing a few more, you can also visit Republic Outposts since they often hang around these spots too.

All Stormtrooper map locations in Fortnite
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Best spots to find Stormtroopers in Fortnite

The best locations to visit when you need to fight lots of Stormtroopers are the First Order Base and Vader Samurai's Solitude. These two locations are main POIs marked by name on the map, so they're massive and have plenty of Stormtroopers patrolling about.

All other locations you can visit to find these enemies only have around three of them to fight. This isn't enough for most quests that ask you to battle them, so you may have to visit more than one location to complete it. If you go to the First Order Base or Vader Samurai's Solitude, you're guaranteed to have enough for any quest as long as other players haven't already eliminated all of them.

Taking out Stormtroopers is one of the key tasks in Han Solo's story quests. If you're seeking more XP after completing these tasks, consider working on all of Leia Organa's story quests and all of Luke Skywalker's story quests or checking out the best XP maps for Chapter Six, season three.

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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 4:09 AM
    

genshin impact sequence of solitude

Sequence of Solitude is a new 4-star Bow in Genshin Impact that you can obtain from the Whirling Waltz event in version 5.6. It is a free weapon and is good only for HP scaling characters.

This article will provide a simple guide on how to get the Sequence of Solitude and its refinement materials in the game.

How to obtain the Sequence of Solitude

earn revenue to get Sequence of Solitude
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Getting the Sequence of Solitude is easy. All you have to do is keep playing the event and upgrading the attractions to increase your revenue. Once you reach a 250,000 revenue, you will unlock the weapon. To collect it, go to the event page and open the Performance Reward section before clicking the gift icon.

How to get the refinement materials

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Sequence of Solitude's refinement material is called the Composite Bow Tuning Kit. You can obtain one kit for completing each of the following objectives:

  • Reach 700000 total revenue
  • Reach 3500000 total revenue
  • Reach 10000000 total revenue
  • Reach 25000000 total revenue

Once obtained, open the weapon enhancement page and refine the 4-star Bow in Genshin Impact. Needless to say, Sequence of Solitude is an event weapon, so you won't be able to obtain it once the Whirling Waltz event ends.

Materials and best characters

Here are all the materials you will need to level up Sequence of Solitude:

  • Fragment of an Ancient Chord x3
  • Chapter of an Ancient Chord x9
  • Movement of an Ancient Chord x9
  • Echo of an Ancient Chord x4
  • Cold-Cracked Shellshard x15
  • Warm Back-Shell x18
  • Blazing Prismshell x27
  • Meshing Gear x10
  • Mechanical Spur Gear x15
  • Artificed Dynamic Gear x18

The Shell drops can be farmed by defeating the Furnace Shell Mountain Weasels, and the Gears can be obtained by defeating the Clockwork Mekas. You can also obtain these materials from the in-game shop.

For the Ancient Chords, you can challenge Fontaine's Echoes of the Deep Tides domain on Monday, Thursday, and Sunday.

Sequence of Solitude stats and materials
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The Sequence of Solitude can be a decent option for any HP scaling character. This includes Sigewinne, Diona, and even Yelan. That said, it is not recommended on Yelan because there are better options available for her.

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