GamersHeroes Friday, May 9, 2025 1:10 PM Gearing to show fans what's next in video games, tickets for the sixth annual Summer Game Fest are now available. The post Summer Game Fest 2025 Fan Tickets Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, May 9, 2025 12:46 PM The development team behind Star Wars: The Old Republic recently detailed what's to come in Game Update 7.7, including "Dynamic Worlds," new Andor-inspired armor, and more! The post Star Wars: The Old Republic Game Update 7.7 Launching Soon appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, May 9, 2025 12:16 PM The team at HoYoverse announced that Honkai: Star Rail's Version 3.3, dubbed "The Fall at Dawn's Rise," is set to release May 21. The post Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.3 Launching May 21 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, May 9, 2025 11:55 AM Running through May 12, the large-scale beta for Funcom's open-world survival MMORPG Dune: Awakening is kicking off today. The post Dune: Awakening Large-Scale Beta Weekend Beginning Today appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, May 9, 2025 10:00 AM DOOM: The Dark Ages is the most badass DOOM has ever been. The post DOOM: The Dark Ages Review appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
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Kotaku Friday, May 9, 2025 2:25 PM  The Overwatch 2 team at Blizzard has unionized. That includes nearly 200 developers across disciplines ranging from art and testing to engineering and design. Basically anyone who doesn't have someone else reporting to them. It's the second wall-to-wall union at the storied game maker since the World of Warcraft team… |
Kotaku Friday, May 9, 2025 2:07 PM  In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you'll come across a few Nevrons who aren't hostile and will offer quests for the group to take on. One such quest is located in an optional dungeon called The Small Bourgeon. |
Kotaku Friday, May 9, 2025 1:25 PM  Soulslike fans continue to eat well in recent years as every developer under the sun seems eager to take a swing at the genre. Developer Silent Games' Empyreal is among the newest attempts to capture the all-important thrill of challenging combat and dangerous exploration, casting players as a mercenary exploring a… |
Kotaku Friday, May 9, 2025 12:45 PM  Yesterday, the world was introduced to the newest leader of the Catholic church, Pope Leo XIV aka Robert Francis Prevost. He was elected after just two days and was born in Chicago, making him the first American pope in history. He also is very likely the first pope to regularly play video games. |
Kotaku Friday, May 9, 2025 11:55 AM  Nintendo's crackdown on all things tangentially related to potential piracy continues, but this time the company is turning its ire on its customers, rather than those who might distribute hacks or ROMs or, um, join a Reddit. According to a change in the Nintendo Account User Agreement, as spotted by Game File's… |
Kotaku Friday, May 9, 2025 11:53 AM  I finally got to play the Switch 2. It happened as part of a demo here at PAX East, and though my time with the system was brief (and I wasn't even allowed to look at the console itself as it was hidden beneath a demo station), it did give me a chance to play around with one of the features I was most curious about:… |
Kotaku Friday, May 9, 2025 10:10 AM  I love Overwatch 2. I love Street Fighter. Put the two of them together for a skin collaboration, and that should, in theory, speak to me directly. But I don't know, I feel like I'm becoming desensitized to all the collaborations Blizzard has been shoving into its hero shooter, even when they involve things I enjoy.… |
Kotaku Friday, May 9, 2025 10:00 AM  Doom as a franchise has evolved a lot over the decades since it first arrived in the '90s. But through all those changes, there remain a few things I need in a Doom game to feel satisfied with it. A Doom game checklist, if you will. It's not long, but it does make up the core of Doom. |
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… |
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. |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 3:38 PM  Your priority in any city-building game is to expand outwards - more roads, more houses, more businesses. Anoxia Station turns that against you. As the leader of a mining operation deep, deep beneath the Earth's surface, every time you drill into an untouched rock face you risk hitting a pocket of radiation, releasing a geyser of magma, or disturbing the sleep of a gargantuan, subterranean terror. Generators. Refineries. Water pumps. Everything has to be pushed together and built on top of one another, such is the intense claustrophobia of your lightless, airless underground sepulchre. Condensation drips down the screen. Static and VHS tracking lines disturb the picture. In principle, Anoxia Station belongs to the same genre as Cities Skylines 2 and Frostpunk, but it takes the city-builder's mechanical staples and twists them into something terrifying and unique. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best horror games, Best building games |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 1:43 PM  While Five Nights at Freddy's fever is in the air right now for Dead by Daylight lovers, the reveal of its new roadmap and a hidden message within it could be teasing the licensed chapter that follows its FNAF fiesta. While not yet confirmed, all the evidence is pointing towards a DBD chapter themed around The Walking Dead. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 12:43 PM  Even with all the signs pointing to the launch of Hollow Knight Silksong arriving this year, it's better not to spend too long thinking about it. Instead, I recommend plunging yourself headfirst into another fantastic 2D Metroidvania with all the action and platforming chops of Team Cherry's classic. Inspired by Elden Ring developer Fromsoftware's best game to date, Nine Sols is one of the strongest contenders to the Hollow Knight crown that I've played in a while, and you can currently get it cheaper than it's ever been on Steam. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC Games, Best platformers on PC |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 12:30 PM  Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is now verified on Steam Deck, all thanks to one small change made to the texture pool setting. Unfortunately, though, this is another example of a game having its rating incorrectly changed, as the game doesn't have the performance to justify the green tick of verification. Not every game runs great on the best handheld gaming PC, as the now aging hardware inside the Steam Deck is starting to struggle with new, triple-A games. The Indiana Jones and the Great Circle system requirements gave us plenty of warning that the game would struggle on the Steam Deck, but this new update aids performance, just not enough to be worthy of any rating other than Playable. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 12:35 PM  I've played far too much Monster Hunter Wilds in the weeks since it launched, culminating in roughly 100 hours of chasing down larger-than-life beasts and, ultimately, getting my butt whooped multiple times. If you're like me, you may be looking for the next game to enjoy playing, and fortunately, the opportunity for more monster hunting has arrived with this bundle of Monster Hunter Rise and World for just $10, together. That's a Rathalos-sized bargain. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs on PC, Games like Monster Hunter, Monster Hunter World review |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 12:26 PM  The prices of two AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics cards have leaked online, and if they're right, Nvidia will be jumping for joy. On Amazon, two XFX Swift OC listings appeared, one for the 8GB 9060 XT, and one for the 16GB model. The most notable one is the $449.99 price attached to the 8GB card, which is laughable, if it's correct. In general, 8GB VRAM graphics cards are a harder sell as game demands start to push right up against this figure. Most notably, the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle system requirements require a card with 8GB of VRAM in its lowest tier, meaning cards, and cards such as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB would run into warnings if you tried playing it on the highest settings, or it would outright crash if also pushing for full ray-tracing. Rumors swirled that AMD had potentially canceled the 8GB version of the RX 9060 XT, but this leak suggests these models are still on the way. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 12:29 PM  What are the best PC games? From triple-A household names like GTA 5 to enchanting indie releases such as Rocket League, these classics are the biggest games across Steam, Epic Games Store, and more. Finding the top PC games is no easy task. There are, you may have noticed, quite a lot of them. From the 50,000-plus Steam games to… all those other platforms you love so much, there has never been more choice available to the discerning PC gamer. From the best RPG games to the most mind-blowing FPS games, here are the top PC games of all time, according to us. There are even some free PC games thrown in there, too. Continue reading The 25 best PC games of all time MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 12:20 PM  What is the next Dead by Daylight Chapter? New chapters arrive in Dead by Daylight every three months, and it can be difficult to keep up with the new characters, maps, and more. Luckily, these updates arrive on a fairly rigid schedule, so we can usually look forward to the next DBD chapter before we even know what it is. With so much additional content, it's incredible that Behaviour Interactive is able to come up with new perks and powers for the latest DBD killers and survivors. The last Dead by Daylight character to enter The Fog was the iconic Ken Kaneki of Tokyo Ghoul, bringing hordes of anime fans to the horror game for the first time. Next, even more are set to descend upon The Entity's Realm when another legendary crossover arrives with the long-awaited DBD Five Night's at Freddy's chapter. Continue reading DBD FNAF chapter release date window, PTB, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 12:09 PM  As far as I'm concerned, Nic Cage appearing in Dead by Daylight remains one of the most bonkers moments in recent gaming history. The iconic actor's face and voice have been in the horror game for two years now as a chaotic survivor, and, since then, even more famous faces and voices have passed through The Fog. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 12:09 PM  The Dead by Daylight anniversary livestream is always bursting with exciting announcements, and this year is no exception. Amid new collabs and info on the highly anticipated FNAF chapter, Behaviour revealed Choose Your Own Chapter, a new, original DLC completely shaped by the ever-passionate DBD community, and we caught up with the team to learn a little more about it. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 12:19 PM  Who are the GTA 6 voice actors? The GTA series has seen many iconic voices over the years. Who could forget the late great Ray Liotta as Tommy Vercetti in Vice City, or Samuel L. Jackson laying down the law as Officer Tenpenny in San Andreas? However, more recent GTA games have up-and-comers voicing the main cast, paving the way for successful careers. The GTA 6 cast is yet to be confirmed, but we've already been introduced to the main voices of the open-world game in the latest trailers. As we settle in for the long wait to the GTA 6 release date, we've got strong suspicions about the actors set to bring the GTA 6 characters to life. Here's all the latest news, rumors, and speculation about the GTA 6 cast list. Continue reading GTA 6 voice actors and cast rumors MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, GTA 6 map, GTA 6 soundtrack |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 12:00 PM  Many moons ago, I read a book about the concept of 'The Devil.' Is he a little horned, goat-legged guy who likes to cause chaos? Or is he that eerie feeling in the back of your mind; the one that tells you to mess things up and see what happens. It certainly gave me a lot to think about (I read it at least ten years ago now), and It Has My Face, a new horror game published by Dead by Daylight's Behaviour Interactive, has brought it back to the forefront of my mind. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best indie games, Best story games |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 11:43 AM  When is Chaos Shuffle back in DBD? While our vanilla live-service games still have us coming back time and again, there's nothing like a good limited-time modifier to stop things getting stale. When it comes to Dead by Daylight, one of the best modes for shaking things up is Chaos Shuffle, which places you into each match with a loadout of completely random perks. Dead by Daylight perks are among the best things to give you the edge in the multiplayer game, and choosing just the rights ones - whether you play as a DBD killer or survivor - can turn the game around. Some perks have great synergy with others, some help you survive or kill, and others can improve or impede teamwork. It's usually essential that you plan your perfect loadout, so going into a match with completely random perks can have a devastating impact. That's what Chaos Shuffle is all about, and we can't wait for it to return. Continue reading When is DBD Chaos Shuffle back next? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 11:28 AM  May 9, 2025: We added the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls. How can I get free Monopoly Go 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 May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 11:00 AM  May 9, 2025: We checked for new Warframe codes. What are the new Warframe codes? If you're on the hunt for free glyphs and cosmetics, you're in luck - we've got a complete list of available codes for the Digital Extremes shooter. If you don't want to spend money on unlocking cosmetics, then using codes for in-game character cosmetics, emotes, and glyphs is the best way to get around it. Content creators periodically reveal new Warframe codes, and we've listed every live code and how to redeem them below. Temporary promo codes for boosters, cosmetics, and items also occasionally pop up around big updates or special events and rewards from Warframe Twitch drops. No matter the occasion, check back regularly to redeem the latest Warframe codes. Continue reading Warframe codes May 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warframe on Steam Deck, Warframe builds, Warframe codes |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 12:52 PM  May 9, 2025: We've looked for Cookie Run Kingdom codes and verified our list. What are the new Cookie Run Kingdom codes? To create the kingdom of your dreams, you'll need as many crystals and resources as you can get. Thankfully, you're able to redeem codes to add to your in-game funds. After launching on mobile a few years ago, you can now jump into the PC version. Whether you're just starting this management game or have been grinding for a long time, make sure you redeem all of the Cookie Run Kingdom codes below. We'll keep updating this piece to ensure the codes are active, moving expired codes to the expired section. While you're here, check out the latest codes for Blox Fruits codes or Project Slayers codes if they interest you after redeeming the CRK codes. Continue reading Cookie Run Kingdom codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Gacha games, Free PC games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 10:45 AM  If you haven't checked in with Deadlock for a while, now's the perfect time. Indeed, the MOBA's new patch is so large that it'll feel like a completely fresh game, even for those who are still actively playing. The colossal overhaul headlines its shop rework, but that title belies just how comprehensive the update is. The way items are used has been totally redesigned and there are a whole lot more of them, along with movement tweaks, balance changes, and a dramatic coat of paint that makes the full Deadlock release feel much closer to reality. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Deadlock release date , Deadlock crosshair, Deadlock characters |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 10:33 AM  What are the best police games? We have all briefly considered life as a super sleuth or detective. Whether drawn in by the position of authority, the puzzling casework, or even the hard-drinking, police games tend to deliver plenty of action and intrigue. However, unlike many of the best PC games, cops aren't all gunslingers in John Woo-esque shootouts or chasing criminals in high-speed car chases. The best police games often see you digging through crime scenes for evidence and carrying out routine procedures rather than pursuing perps with your gun drawn. If you're looking for Sherlock and the other gifted PC game sleuths, check out our best detective games list. Continue reading Best police games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ready Or Not system requirements, Best FPS games on PC, Best Co-Op games on PC |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 10:11 AM  The original Devil May Cry is, in a roundabout way, itself a remake - a lot of its central concepts come from an earlier prototype of Resident Evil 4, back when the Leon-led sequel was a more gothic, conventional survival horror. Released in 2001, while DMC 2 fell dramatically short of people's expectations, every other Devil May Cry game (including and especially Ninja Theory's DmC, which is my own personal favorite) has been a confident hit. Now, with the series' 25th anniversary getting closer, Hideki Kamiya, the legendary developer behind some of Capcom's greatest hits, including Resident Evil 2 and Viewtiful Joe, shares his opinions on a would-be Devil May Cry remake. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best old games, Best horror games, Best single-player games |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 10:36 AM  Doom is at its best when id Software is innovating. This is, for the most part, a universal truth for the rip-roaring, genre-defining series, and its reboot trilogy hasn't betrayed that spirit. Doom 2016 was a rapturous return to form after a decade-long hiatus; a tightly crafted shooter, quintessentially 'Doom,' that upgraded Doomguy's credentials from 'unlucky marine' to 'mythical god-slaying entity.' 2020 brought Doom Eternal, which essentially strapped rockets to the Slayer's size 50-odd boots and set him on an assault course, splitting fan sentiment. id's latest shake-up is Doom The Dark Ages, a far darker, medieval-infused prequel that acknowledges the studio may have gone too hard with its predecessor. While id has once again overstretched at points, The Dark Ages lends plenty of credence to my opening statement. Continue reading Doom The Dark Ages review - the ultimate dark (power) fantasy MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Doom The Dark Ages review, Best FPS games, Doom The Dark Ages release date |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 9:53 AM  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. Continue reading Best Dune Awakening settings for PC and Steam Deck MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 9:48 AM  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. Continue reading Brainrot Evolution codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 9:47 AM  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. Continue reading Arise Crossover codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 9:46 AM  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. Continue reading Bubble Gum Simulator Infinity codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 9:45 AM  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. Continue reading Anime Rangers X codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 9, 2025 1:56 PM  The tastiest thing you can currently do in Haneda Girl is eject yourself from your mech straight into a streaking katana blow that carries you though a door and two torsos before teleport-summoning your mech as though inflating a lifejacket to gun down three other mooks in a giddy gout of purple gore. OK, that's more than one thing. It is, according to local experts, a combo. What are combos good for? Score multipliers, that's what. Here is a trailer. Ware the techno. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 9, 2025 12:55 PM  Sci-fi FPS La Quimera is the first game from Reburn, a new incarnation of Metro co-developers 4A Games Ukraine. It's out now in early access. That last bit is a surprise: the developers had planned to release the new shooter as "a large, complete journey", but had to make "certain pivots" in the face of resource constraints, technical complications and, presumably, the broad impacts of living in a warzone. This led to a launch delay last week and then, the abrupt announcement that La Quimera would start out as an early access project. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 9, 2025 10:29 AM .jpg?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=70&format=jpg&auto=webp) Dbrand has launched a new "Big Short" sale that includes sizable discounts on its Killswitch cases and more for the Steam Deck and other devices. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, May 9, 2025 10:03 AM  I'm liking Doom: The Dark Ages more than local reviewist Nic does, possibly because spending most of 2024 remoulding my brain to learn Elden Ring has unduly engorged the part that appreciates a good parry-and-riposte. C'est la vie demons, and colleague. There is one issue that bothers me, though: why, of all the games on Bethesda's production lines, was this chosen to be the next game that follows Indiana Jones and the Great Circle in making ray tracing effects compulsory? |
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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Siliconera Friday, May 9, 2025 4:00 PM
Square Enix again confirmed that it will hold the Final Fantasy XI Return to Vana'diel free login event and Discount Campaign for the game and its expansion for new and old FFXI players in May 2025. This year, things kick off on May 16, 2025. The free login part will last for over a week and end on May 26, 2025, which is Memorial Day in the US. Meanwhile, the sale on the MMORPG and certain elements will last until May 30, 2025.
As usual, there are three criteria we must meet in order to get to play FFXI for free during the Return to Vana'diel campaign. A big one is that the PlayOnline account needed to switch over to a Square Enix account. You also need to have had an active FFXI service account that could be used to play the MMORPG. Finally, and this is a rather obvious one, we can't be an active player if we want to participate. This is the opportunity for people to come back, so you must be currently "cancelled" as of May 13, 2025. This means that as long as you aren't subscribing by that day.
This is the first Return to Vana'diel FFXI campaign of 2025, but it hasn't been that long since Square Enix held one. The event appeared in December 2024. Over the winter holiday season, the promotion that allowed people to return and get the game for a lower price showed up too. It also appeared in August 2024 and May 2024. This means we could see it return again two more times in 2025 too.
As for the discounts, here is a list of the specific Square Enix sales that will run during the May 2025 event.
Final Fantasy XI is available for PCs, and the Return to Vana'diel free login event and Discount Campaign will be back for potential FFXI players on May 16, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, May 9, 2025 3:00 PM
Bandai Namco shared a release date for the first Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot DLC based on the Daima anime. The first part of Adventure Through the Demon Realm will launch on July 17, 2025. This applies to every platform. There's also a first video showing what to expect from it.
Here's the full Adventure Through the Demon Realm Part 1 trailer. It begins with Goku (Mini) going Super Saiyan and fighting Glorio. After that, we see a story segment that shows Goku (Mini), Glorio, Panzy, and Shin dropping out of the sky. We then see Shin and Glorio in front of Minotaurus, one of the early characters they encounter in the Third Demon World. There is also some gameplay footage showing Goku (Mini) in the new area, wandering around alongside locals, and dealing with some encounters.
The end of that trailer introduced the Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Daima Edition. That gives someone a copy of the game and parts 1-2 of Adventure Through the Demon Realm. That will only be available digitally.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is available now on the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the first part of the Dragon Ball Daima DLC debuts on July 17, 2025. The newest anime is streaming on Crunchyroll.
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Siliconera Friday, May 9, 2025 2:00 PM
Bandai Namco announced another Tamagotchi Nano model based on an existing series, and this time it is a Peanuts one that lets people raise Charlie Brown's pet dog Snoopy. It will debut in Japan on July 12, 2025. There's no US release date for it. It will cost 4,400円 (~$30).
When people get this version of the Tamagotchi, they are getting both the unit on a keychain and a case to protect it. In this instance, that accessory is shaped like Snoopy's red doghouse, which the virtual pet can be placed inside. The keychain portion will go through a hole in the roof.
As for characters, initial photos and information note that this Tamagotchi Nano will let you raise the famous dog when playing with the virtual pet, with Woodstock the bird also appearing. (It also mentioned Harriet, another bird that comes up during Beagle Scouts.) Since this model is more limited, there will only be three minigames and it doesn't feature a colored screen. It will, however, feature other Peanuts characters like Charlie Brown, Lucy, and Schroder during event segments and certain scenes. This is common, as we saw similar interactions in the Star Wars and Spy x Family models.
Here are the first photos and images Bandai Namco shared for the Peanuts Snoopy Tamagotchi Nano, which highlight the dog and ways we can care for the virtual pet. No Snoopy evolutions were shown yet, so we don't know if Joe Cool or the Flying Ace will appear as options depending on how well we care for the character.
Bandai Namco will release the Peanuts Snoopy Tamagotchi Nano in Japan on July 12, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, May 9, 2025 1:00 PM
Toby Fox announced the exact release date timing for Deltarune Chapters 1-4 worldwide on all platforms in the May 2025 newsletter for the game, and the announcement also confirmed a cross-buy promotion. Since the game debuts at 12am JST on June 5, 2025, it will appear on June 4, 2025 in other regions. As for the cross-buy promotion, there is one for PlayStation versions and one for Nintendo ones.
First, here's the exact release date timing for Deltarune Chapters 1-4 in some major time zones:
As for the Deltarune Chapters 1-4 cross-buy promotion, it is essentially tied to accounts. If someone buys a copy on the PlayStation Store, they immediately get the PS4 and PS5 versions of the game. If someone heads to the Nintendo eShop, the account used will end up with both a Switch and Switch 2 version tied to it. However, Fox did note in the newsletter that Japan requires an additional fee due to laws, so that is the only region where an extra Switch or Switch 2 copy would be free.
Due to exact release timings, the Deltarune Chapters 1-4 release date in most regions will actually end up being June 4, 2025, with countries like Australia and Japan being exceptions. While 3 and 4 aren't out yet, you can play the first and second chapters for free now.
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Siliconera Friday, May 9, 2025 12:01 PM
Atlus shared more details about Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army, and that included free Summoner Title DLC. It will launch on July 3, 2025. The company also announced a Raidou Remastered social media contest that involves a chance to win a Raiho plush, which is a stuffed toy that makes a Jack Frost look like Raidou Kuzunoha XIV and is based on a fusion in-game, and shared some things we can unlock as we play.
In the case of the Raidou Remastered free DLC, it is called Demonic Designations: Summoner Titles. In March 2025, Atlus called for people to submit potential titles that could appear in-game on social media. This add-on will consist of those. Seven of them will be taken from people in North America who responded to the hashtag, and another three will be from Southeast Asia region responses. We don't know which titles will be in it yet.
As for the unlocks, they are all things we can experience either in our first run or subsequent Raidou Remastered playthrough. As mentioned earlier, we can get Raiho in-game. However, we will need to unlock that special fusion to gain that ally. There will also be certain Case Files that are optional sidequests. As we explore and go through the game, we can pause and assist other people and demons with their troubles. Finally, beating the game once unlocks the Detective Legend difficulty. This will be the most challenging option.
In the city, we'll get to go through Tsukudo-cho, which is where the Narumi Detective Agency headquarters is, Fukagawa-cho, Ginza-cho, Harumi-cho. You can play mahjong at headquarters, and that are a also features the Konnou-ya store. Ginza-cho is home of the Ryugu restaurant and Shin-Sekai Soda Joint. And in Fukagawa-cho, we'll find Dr. Tsukumo and his Amazing Science Lab.
Finally, there is the Mysterious Cases contest for a Raiho Raidou Remastered plush, which ended up revealed on social media. That allows people in the US and Canada attempt to win one of three of these stuffed toys, provided they signed up for the Summoner's Guild via the game's official site. That is open until June 20, 2025, and Atlus will pick the three winners after.
Here's the image of the Raiho plush:
Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army will come to the Switch, Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on June 19, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, May 9, 2025 11:00 AM
Level-5 announced it will release a Switch 2 version of Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time, complete with an upgrade option for Switch owners, in the future. The official site announcement noted it is in the works, but it won't be out on May 21, 2025 alongside the other versions and the release date "will be announced at a later date." The US reveal didn't include a price, but the Japanese social media post said it will be 300円 (~$2).
So far, only two upgrades came up when Level-5 explained what will be different between the Switch and Switch 2 versions of Fantasy Life i. The company noted it will feature a high resolution. It didn't explain what that resolution will be, though. It also noted there will be high framerate supported with that version. Again, that wasn't specified. It will still need Nintendo Switch Online to play with others online. Also, cross-save is confirmed, so long as you make and log into your Epic Games account.
As a reminder, Level-5 already said people who get the Fantasy Life i Digital Deluxe Edition version on one console would need to also own that version of the game on another one to access the extra content via cross-save. It didn't note if this will apply to the Switch and Switch 2 versions, or if the 300円 (~$2) upgrade cost would cover that.
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time will come to the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on May 21, 2025, and the Switch 2 version is confirmed.
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Siliconera Friday, May 9, 2025 10:10 AM
HoYoVerse confirmed the 3.3 Honkai: Star Rail release date will be May 21, 2025, and it also shared the characters and events coming alongside Cipher and Hyacine. This patch will mark the first rerun banners for both Aglaea and The Herta, and the Legend of the Galactic Baseballer event will return.
Here's a "The Fall at Dawn's Rise" trailer that goes through the Honkai: Star Rail 3.3 events and characters. The new characters come up first, with Hyacine highlighted initially. Then, we get a teaser for the Trailblaze Mission. That's followed by a look at Cipher. Hyacine and The Herta will appear in the first phase of banners, and Cipher and Aglaea will be in the second part. At the 1:57 mark, the events come up. In addition to Legend of the Galactic Baseballer, the Trace n Drift event begins, Divergent Universe: Protean Hero appears, and two new Cavern of Corrosion accessory sets appear.
You can see the full 3.3 Honkai: Star Rail Special Program below, with details about events and its release date mentioned throughout.
As a reminder, we also know what to expect from 3.4. Phainon will be a new five-star, and the Fate/Stay Night event that also includes the debut of Archer and Saber as playable units will come up.
Honkai: Star Rail is on the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the release date for 3.3 is May 21, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, May 9, 2025 10:01 AM
There are times when I sometimes feel like DOOM: The Dark Ages might be one of the more accessible and inviting installments, yet at the same time could be too focused on prior releases' reveals and details. The gameplay is tight and encourages diverse strategies that use every item in your arsenal and the Chapters' locations are expansive and littered with secrets, which might make it inviting enough even if you don't know the whole backstory ahead of experiencing the newest game. While I do think I had a bit of a better time with DOOM Eternal, this is still a delight.
I missed the 2016 DOOM installment and, while DOOM: The Dark Ages is a prequel, it heavily relies upon knowledge of DOOM and DOOM Eternal. After all, it begins on Argent D'Nur with the Night Sentinels requesting Bishop Kreed Maykr dispatch the Doom Slayer to Khalim to face the forces of Hells attacking. Hell's Prince Ahzrak. However, it's clear the Doom Slayer is under Maykr control, with a rather notable piece of technology on his chest pointing to a degree of control, and we learn about this new threat, the fate of an organization, and the familiar figure's beginnings along the way. A very brief four sentences set the stage before we're plunged into protecting Khalim, and I felt id Software often assumed I'd be familiar with characters and situations.
To start, the execution and implementation of DOOM: The Dark Ages is downright perfect. It welcomes players from both ends of the spectrum. There are six difficulty levels, as well as some settings in options that can be adjust. So Aspiring Slayer feels like a somewhat easy experience that lets someone newer to the series or perhaps with less experience with the genre still cut through enemies, learn the mechanics, and feel powerful thanks to damage modifiers, parry windows, less aggressive enemies, and things like aim assist. Meanwhile, Ultra-Nightmare difficulty is available from the very outset and essentially punishes you for any lapse in awareness or mistake. Enemies are savage, know exactly where you are, and hunt you down, you don't get any saves, you need to find Life Sigils to recover, the parry window is shorter, and if you die the campaign is completely over. You can also swap to different ones at any time as you play, in case you need more (or less) of a challenge. Couple this with tutorials that are well implemented as new weapons and mechanics are introduced and Chapters set up so enemies susceptible to them appear for you to gain experience.
While 2016's DOOM and DOOM Eternal seemed a little faster pace, I found I benefitted more by leaning into the Doom Slayer's more thoughtful and methodical movements in DOOM: The Dark Ages. This isn't to say that you can't move fast. I adored a strike carried out with the shield that lets you lock onto an enemy and essentially dash and smash into them to deal massive damage and perhaps even collateral damage to entities around it. Once you've set up an enemy for a finishing blow, you can tap a button to zip in and smash. Also, depending on the difficulty and your abilities, you could probably rush in if you want! But there ended up being so many moments when taking my time, analyzing the situation, and responding before immediately reacting and rushing in worked toward my benefit. Letting enemies come to me meant I could use melee hits, including the finisher that would force it to drop all types of necessary ammo. Parrying some ranged blasts could send them back, dealing more damage in a single counter than I could by wasting a few bullets or direct hits.
Another thing id Software nailed with DOOM: The Dark Ages involved making each type of weapon feel different and important. It is to your benefit to not rely on one type of attack, since swapping between them often is the best approach for not only dealing with hordes, but even with certain heavier types of foes. In some cases, you'll need to use a standard gun, such as a Shotgun or Shredder, to superheat a shield and use a Shield Saw to destroy the enemy. Or when there's a larger foe that can take more hits surrounded by Zombies and Soldiers, using a Shield Saw to stun them, swapping to the Accelerator for a faster rate of fire, then jumping in with a melee Power Gauntlet strike to ensure it drops ammo you need. And since bringing up the weapon wheel to swap guns is also easy, it could be just as handy to use an Accelerator to get rid of enemies with Energy Shields, then swap to something like Pulverizer to take out larger groups. The recoil feels good on the PS5, the feedback is fine, and the speakers in the controller chime in with sounds taken from the assault. And the execution means every attack feels different, so there's a faster pace with the Flail than the Power Gauntlet, and you could feel the weight of the Mace. The only complaint I have is that, unless I did feel like I needed ammo, I sometimes was so satisfied with the guns and Shield Saw that I didn't resort to melee. Melee does work well and can be another effective option in the arsenal, but the shooting is so punchy and shield so useful that it sometimes can't compare.
In addition to those typical means of assaulting foes, DOOM: The Dark Ages includes the ability to fight off foes in an Atlan mech or ride a Mecha Dragon. While I liked the concept behind both, especially the dragon, I feared they'd be a bit of a gimmick ahead of launch that wouldn't mesh with what we expect from a DOOM game. Now that I've played, I still think the concept behind the Mecha Dragon is incredibly cool and I get why they would feel important for a sense of progress and scale, but these segments didn't really click with me. It is fine and doesn't ruin the experience since they aren't a major focus in stages, but I recommend tempering your expectations for them and not expecting too much. I feel like the more diverse gameplay in Chapters spoiled me a bit. I got so used to setting the pace and choosing between varied types of assaults. So while these are totally serviceable, especially since they are rather infrequent, I didn't find them as much fun.
What I will say is I appreciated the spectacle of them, as well as the settings for all the chapters. I love the mash-up between medieval armor, weaponry, and elements alongside the advanced relics, technology, and guns. They go together so well, I found myself sometimes finding the many types of collectibles scattered throughout Chapters because I'd occasionally take in my surroundings and explore set pieces once I'd eliminated demons. It's especially impressive when in outdoor settings and seeing titanic demons facing off against one another. They're massive, and again I'd stop and watch their reign of terror or fights against equally gargantuan foes or dragons. Also, as you'd expect, the soundtrack is great and filled with metal that amps up at appropriate moments.
Another perk to it is the layout and size of each Chapter makes replaying an attractive prospect. There are multiple types of collectibles, such as Codex Entries or Skins, that can be hidden away. Spaces can have multiple layers to them, inviting you to drop down into spots or explore to see if you can reach certain spots. A map can be checked, in case you're looking for assistance or trying to suss out a secret. I also found the level design meant there would be a natural flow even if I did venture off the beaten path, which I appreciated. It's very well thought out.
DOOM: The Dark Ages feels packed with situations that test a player and challenge them to use every element in their arsenal. Not to mention, it's also quite accessible and filled with collectibles that make it worth replaying Chapters in its story. However, I do feel like it is geared toward people who played DOOM and DOOM Eternal, with a narrative that sometimes necessitates prior knowledge of the storyline since 2016. Also, the mecha dragon and Atlan mech sections don't leave the sort of grand impression one might expect.
DOOM: The Dark Ages will come to the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on May 15, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, May 9, 2025 9:00 AM
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.
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.
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.
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 2:39 PM
Destiny 2's new vehicular slaughter-fest PvP mode Heavy Metal just went live, and it's cool, but the real draw is the new vehicle type you can get for playing it. It's called the Gryphon and it rocks.
I paid-to-win for the Gryphon (I had the Silver, don't judge me) so you don't have to, but I did it to let you know that the vehicle is definitely worth grinding for otherwise. It's slower than a Sparrow, but feels tankier, too, and it has two different weapons to use while on the move.
The Gryphon is the third option for personal vehicles now in Destiny 2, and it may be my new favorite. While the Sparrow offers the basic ride everyone has known since 2014, and the Skimmer is like a wild surfboard/skateboard to move quickly and do tricks on, the Gryphon is all about bangin'.
When you hop in your Gryphon, you'll notice the slight sluggishness compared to the other vehicles, but there's also the big blue reticle on screen that lets you know immediately that it's ready to kick some ass. The primary fire for the Gryphon is a shotgun-like blast with decent range and can one-shot red bar enemies while on patrol, which is a welcome change from just letting them blast you in the face while you drive by.
But the Gryphon also has a secondary fire, like the Drake or Fallen Brig in Heavy Metal, which locks on to enemies and launches projectiles at them from afar. Speed-wise, the Gryphon is easily the slowest of the three vehicles in the game, but it doesn't matter when you can kill enemies in three different ways now.
Sometimes you gotta go fast, but other times you can't be bothered with hopping off of your vehicle to blast an enemy in the face, and that's where the Gryphon comes in. And if this isn't your thing and you don't care, that's fine, there's plenty of Sparrows to choose from. But I will definitely be keeping my eye out for more Gryphons in the future.
Heavy Metal itself is pretty meh, honestly. One team has Drake tanks while the other has Fallen Brigs in the three-vs-three mode, and it's meant to be silly and not taken seriously, but it was so clunky that I just used my on-hand Silver to get the Gryphon and move on with my time. You may do the same, but you don't have to.
You can unlock the Gryphon for free by completing Heavy Metal challenges (the mode's event where you claim the Gryphon will be here for one week), so it's worth grabbing if you can. If you want it right now, you can purchase all of the rewards in the Heavy Metal event for 1,500 Silver, too. It's up to you.
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 2:18 PM
The From Pitch to Dance Floor Evolution is the latest one to consider in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team if you're willing to spend coins to upgrade a card of your choice.
The latest paid evolution provides substantial boosts to the card of your choice, and this guide will help you make the best choice possible.
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EA FC 25 From Pitch to Dance Floor Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the From Pitch to Dance Floor Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 From Pitch to Dance Floor Evolution upgrades
There are four levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 3 upgrades
Level 4 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade conditions
Level 2 upgrade conditions
Level 3 upgrade conditions
Level 4 upgrade conditions
Best players to use in the From Pitch to Dance Floor Evolution Evolution
Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution. There are more than 15,000 cards to choose from.
While these are all great options, check your club for potential evo combos that might be better choices.
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 2:17 PM
While completing the Cheshire Cat's Furniture Fluster quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley, there's a chance you'll encounter bugs preventing you from picking up furniture. This can happen in multiple instances, such as in Aladdin's house with his flower pot or in WALL-E's house while grabbing a rusty metal bench.
Encountering this bug stops you from progressing in the mission and completing the Cheshire Cat's friendship quests. Fortunately, there are some solutions that, more often than not, will solve this problem. Let's dive into how to fix the Furniture Fluster quest's item pickup bug in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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What is Disney Dreamlight Valley's Furniture Fluster quest bug?
The most common bug you'll encounter during the Cheshire Cat's Furniture Fluster quest prevents you from picking up objects in Aladdin and WALL-E's house. In the mission, you'll discover cutesy purple furniture items in Aladdin's house, followed by several metal objects in Daisy's.
There's a chance you won't find a "pick up" option while hovering over these items, even after restarting your game or moving around at different angles. At the time of writing, its cause is unknown, but it can happen on any of Disney Dreamlight Valley's platforms.
How to fix the Furniture Fluster quest's pick-up bug
The best way to fix this issue is to drop multiple objects near your bugged item and use Disney Dreamlight Valley's "pick up multiple objects" feature. Your character will start picking up these items, including nearby bugged furniture pieces.
Since the issue stems from not being able to find the pickup option after hovering over an object, using this bypasses that, letting your character act as normal. If it doesn't work right away, try dropping more objects or placing them closer to the furniture piece. Your best bet is to stand right on top of it and drop a few random items before picking them up again.
If this doesn't work, you can try some troubleshooting options below as potential easy fixes:
In rare cases, restarting your game or uninstalling and reinstalling it will solve the bug without further issues. If you have access to a local save from shortly before encountering this problem, you can try to restore this point and replay the quest.
At the time of writing, Gameloft hasn't publicly announced that they're aware of the bug or updated their DDV Issue Tracker Trello about it. Nonetheless, they regularly release hotfixes and bug fix patches for the game, so there's a possibility they'll resolve this issue shortly after the quest's release. In the meantime, the solutions above can help you work around the bug, letting you progress through the rest of the Cheshire Cat's questline and eventually unlock the Uncrafting Station.
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 1:39 PM
The Kuba's Ladder Evolution is the latest free addition to EA FC 25, and you can complete it to upgrade a card of your choice. It's a great opportunity to improve one of your lower-rated items for free.
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EA FC 25 Kuba's Ladder Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the Kuba's Ladder Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Kuba's Ladder Evolution upgrades
There are four levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 3 upgrades
Level 4 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade conditions
Level 2 upgrade conditions
Level 3 upgrade conditions
Level 4 upgrade conditions
Best players to use in the Kuba's Ladder Evolution
Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution. There are more than 20,000 cards to choose from.
While these are all great options, check your club for potential contenders of evolution chains. Evolution chains are unique items created when you combine two or more upgrades. They can often turn out to be the best choice.
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 12:59 PM
The third batch of TOTS players are available in EA FC 25, and Week 3 has begun with an absolute bang.
There are over 50 new cards that you can find in packs, with Bundesliga being the league in focus. Additionally, EA Sports has also included the Frauen Bundesliga, along with the Turkish SuperLig as the minor league. Let's quickly take a look at all the cards available as part of the TOTS promo for the second week.
All Bundesliga TOTS players in EA FC 25
All GPFBL TOTS players in EA FC 25
All Premier League TOTS players in EA FC 25
All WSL TOTS players in EA FC 25
All EFL TOTS players in EA FC 25
All Ligue 1 TOTS players in EA FC 25
All Arkema Premiere League TOTS players in EA FC 25
All Eredivisie TOTS players in EA FC 25
Once we have more TOTS players in Ultimate Team, we will add them to this guide. The teams mentioned here could still get more cards as part of SBCs. Additionally, the lists only include players who have found a position on their respective TOTS starting lineups. There are also extra items, such as TOTS Highlights and Honorable Mentions, to watch out for.
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 12:53 PM
Despite the delay, the Dune: Awakening Beta has stirred up serious buzz as it opens to eager players. While getting in might be tough, a few tactics can boost your odds. Whether you're a devoted fan or an MMO enthusiast, here's how to improve your chances of early access.
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How to get into Dune: Awakening Beta
You can access the Dune: Awakening Beta through three different methods. Instead of relying on just one, it's best to try all three, as doing so will significantly increase your chances. Let's break down each method:
The first two steps are straightforward, offering Beta sign-ups right out of the gate. While they're easy to complete, they don't guarantee a code. That's where the Twitch stream might give you an edge. According to the official Beta page, "tens of thousands" of codes will be up for grabs during the stream, but the window could be short. Timing is everything, so be sure to stay alert and ready when it drops.
No matter which step you've taken, make sure to check your email daily. Be on the lookout for Steam notifications—you don't want to miss out when that code hits your inbox.
When does the Dune: Awakening Beta Twitch stream start?
The Dune: Awakening Global LAN Party Broadcast begins on May 10 at 12pm PT/ 3pm ET/ 8pm BST/ 9pm CET. Tune into the Funcom Twitch channel to watch two houses battle it out and possibly gain access to the Beta.
Team Harkonnen and Team Atreides will take center stage for this stream, where we will likely see some PvP action. There's no telling how long the broadcast will last, but it will hopefully go on for a few hours to give viewers more chances for the Beta.
What's included in the Dune: Awakening Beta?
Dune: Awakening's Beta Weekend includes the following content:
Even though it's just a Beta Weekend, this limited-time access offers a lot, with up to 25 hours of gameplay. If you're fortunate enough to gain access, you'll join a server accommodating up to 40 players. During this Beta Weekend, the focus will be on PvE, where you can collaborate to survive or build sandy empires together. However, if you're in the mood for some competition, there will be areas specifically for PvP combat.
Those interested in the story can play through most of Act 1 with their customized character, though naturally, it won't include as much content as the full launch. Progress made during the Beta Weekend won't carry over, so you'll have to start fresh when the game officially releases. This weekend is mainly about getting a feel for the gameplay and preparing for what's ahead.
When does the Dune: Awakening Beta end?
The Beta Weekend wraps up on May 12 at 2:59pm PT / 5:59pm ET / 10:59pm BST / 11:59pm CEST. Once it ends, all eyes are on the full launch. There will be many more regions to explore, along with iconic vehicles like Ornithopters and Buggies. You'll also be able to meet up with other Dune: Awakening players in the new social hub, allowing you to trade items across servers using the Exchange. So, get ready for its full release, and dig into the Beta while you can. The sandworms are waiting for you beneath the surface.
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 12:45 PM
For a while now, I've felt a bit fatigued with the sheer amount of crossover and collab skins in Overwatch 2. But after seeing the new Street Fighter 6 skins coming in a couple weeks, I'm over those feelings entirely and ready for more.
When I got wind of OW2's SF6 collab recently, some hero-fighter combos immediately sprung to mind, and I think Blizzard Entertainment and Capcom did a really good job matching up the characters from the two iconic franchises to make for a really cool collab.
There's eight total skins in the collab, featuring Juno as Chun-Li, Widowmaker as Cammy, Hanzo as Ryu, Winston as Blanka, Kiriko as Juri, Soldier: 76 as Guile, Sigma as M. Bison, and Zenyatta as Dhalsim. And they're just perfect.
I'm really excited to see the costumes in-game, but the reveal trailer for the collab was also just very well done in generating hype at EVO Japan for its announcement, in spite of the collab leaking last week as part of another PlayStation Network oopsie.
While OW2 is certainly not quite at Fortnite's levels of metaverse collaboration city yet, it's starting to approach that territory. And I'm realizing now I don't really mind it if the skins are cool enough, and this one knocks it out of the park on just about every level for me, so I'm on fully on board.
Of course, not everyone is thrilled. When the announcement dropped this morning, players gleaned the news to find disappointment that certain heroes and combos were left out. Many wished for Mei to dress as Chun-Li, while others are continually vocal about heroes like Juno and Kiriko getting more skins yet again.
Another gamer was quick to call out that heroes such as Sojourn, Lucio, Baptiste, and Doomfist have been left in the dust while the same few heroes have gotten several collab skins. And many have expressed sadness that Zarya as Marisa, both muscular women with pink hair, seems to have been left out somehow.
I understand the frustration of these players, but I also think Blizzard is deliberate with the heroes it chooses for these collabs. The company knows that Kiriko, Juno, and Mercy will always sell well, so it makes sense for them from a business standpoint to have them in the store as much as possible.
In a perfect world, the entire roster would get collab skins each time around. But for one reason or another, sacrifices are made, and that means the same few popular heroes will get the love as long as the money is flowing in. And judging by my lobbies, collab skins are a big hit for OW2.
As far as future collabs go (there's now one or two every single season), I've felt indifferent about the anime collabs as in the past as that's not my thing, but I'd love to see some other gaming franchises (or even more universal ones like Marvel Comics) join the game in fun ways.
Vote with your wallet on how you feel about the skins when the OW2 x SF6 collab goes live on May 20.
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 11:56 AM
There are several powerful Jedi and Sith characters hanging around the island for Fortnite's Star Wars Galactic Battle season. Mace Windu is one of them, and he's got a special Purple Lightsaber for you if you can find him.
Mace Windu and his unique Purple Lightsaber are absolutely iconic in the Star Wars films, so if you want a shot at meeting him and wielding his unique weapon, you have to act fast. Here's where to find Mace Windu and his Purple Lightsaber in Fortnite.
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Mace Windu location in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle
Unfortunately, Mace Windu doesn't have a fixed spawn location on the island. He can, however, always be found at the purple Training Rift Gate icons on the map.
Mace Windu also doesn't appear as an actual character on the map. Instead, he's a temporary hologram who remains only until a player interacts with him. This makes him a decently tricky individual to meet up with.
When does Mace Windu spawn in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle?
Mace Windu's Training Rift Gate generally seems to spawn around one or two minutes into each match after the first storm circle has passed. His appearance is fairly random and unpredictable, though, so just watch out for the Purple Lightsaber icon on your map to have the best chance of spotting his arrival.
How to get a Purple Lightsaber in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle
To acquire a Purple Lightsaber, you need to be the first one through one of Mace Windu's Training Rift Gates. He only offers one at each gate, so if someone beats you to it, you cannot get his weapon from that gate anymore, as it disappears immediately after.
While most NPCs you can find around the map have a few items for sale, Mace Windu is a special hologram character who has nothing for sale and only one dialogue option. All other hologram characters function the same and exist solely to give you a shot at acquiring a Lightsaber and force abilities.
Although the main way to get a Purple Lightsaber is from Mace Windu himself, you can also earn one by defeating players who have one in their inventory. You don't get force training from Mace Windu using this method, though, which means you won't have access to his special force abilities.
What does the Purple Lightsaber do in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle?
The Purple Lightsaber is a melee weapon that functions exactly the same as all other Lightsabers, so you can use to to slice down enemies and unlock the Force Jump move. If you acquire this weapon directly from Mace Windu, you also get the Force Pull ability with it.
Mace Windu's Force Pull ability can bring all nearby objects towards you. If you aim it at large structures like buildings, you'll rip them apart piece by piece. This power also works against players and vehicles like TIE Fighters. I even used it to damage structures from beyond 22 meters away during Han Solo's story quests, so it's pretty versatile and powerful in most situations.
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 11:41 AM
Leveling up is crucial in Oblivion Remastered, but there's a maximum limit on how much you can grow your character.
There's no doubt about a level cap existing in the Remastered version, just like it did for the original one. But the exact number has never been mentioned clearly, and the only way to know it is to reach that magical point.
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How does level cap work in Oblivion Remastered?
Leveling up has different aspects inside the game. Every time you level up, you'll get Virtue Points. These points can then be spent across all eight attributes. Ideally, you should spend more on all attributes, barring Luck (because of how this attribute works in particular).
You also gain XP as you level up your Major and Minor Skills (which can be done by using them). You'll keep leveling up your character as you keep earning XP. Once you hit the level cap, you won't be able to grow your characters anymore.
Do note that the level cap of your character is different from the cap that's applicable for the skills. Just like your character, your skills (both Major and Minor) will keep growing as you use them more. Skills also have a cap, but that works separately.
What is the level cap in Oblivion Remastered?
While I have yet to reach the level cap, other users in the community have already figured out what the highest value. If you don't use any console commands, the highest level a character can reach is level 45. Interestingly, you'll have to mix-max the process to reach this value. However, you shouldn't have to think too hard to reach level 44, which is still pretty great.
There are eight attributes, and you can take them all to level 100. You can also take any two to level 110, but for that, you'll have to forego the Luck stat. The Luck stat works differently from others and requires more point investment.
That's pretty much all the level caps that you'll have to keep in mind. Of course, you can always resort to console commands to bypass the limits, but you'll stop gaining XP once the cap is reached (and it will also prevent you from completing any achievements).
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 11:33 AM
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been such a hit with gamers since launching a few weeks ago that it's had a cultural impact in the gaming community.
Aside from players logging online to share their thoughts and feelings about the story, gamers have also been attempting to "break the game" with character builds to destroy bosses with big damage numbers, none bigger than those produced by Maelle. Well, things are changing for the young fencer with a new update today.
Read on below for the Expedition 33 patch notes for update 1.2.3, the game's first substantial patch since launch.
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Expedition 33 patch notes: Update 1.2.3 - May 9
Stendhal, Maelle's game-breaking Skill, has had its damage nerfed by a whopping 40 percent. That's a lot, but Sandfall says you should still be able to "break the game" with different builds, but this specific skill was egregiously strong and making things a bit unbalanced.
"We hadn't planned to make any balance changes this early—just bug fixes, unless something clearly stood out," Sandfall said. "Well, Stendhal did. It was underwhelming for most of development, so in our final pre-release balance pass, we gave it a big damage boost—and clearly overdid it. It ended up overshadowing most other options."
With specific builds, Maelle was able to do over two billion damage with Stendhal, erasing anything in the game in one hit. That's obviously not ideal, regardless of whether the game is singleplayer only or not.
Here's the rest of the patch notes from Sandfall, now live in-game.
Weapon and skill fixes and tuning
Various Ultrawide Fixes
Mouse and Keyboard
Fixed areas of the world map where you can get stuck
Fixed situations where Esquie specifically would get stuck
Other fixes
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 11:13 AM
During Leia's quests in Fortnite's Star Wars Galactic Battle season, she'll ask you to investigate nearby cannons, enter a secret Empire cache, and check out an Imperial console within a massive mountain. She wants to acquire a data log about the Empire's operations, and it's our job to help her.
But the entrance to the secret Empire cache is initially blocked by rocks. Fortunately, clearing away these rocks is quick and easy once you figure out the solution. Here's how to enter the secret Empire cache in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three.
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How to open the Secret Empire Cache in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle
You'll find the Secret Empire Cache for Leia's Story quests southeast of Brutal Boxcars atop a large mountain. If you're starting from Leia's beginning quest spot, you'll need to run past Brutal Boxcars and use the nearby ziplines or run up the mountain toward your quest marker.
As you approach your quest marker, you'll spot a cave entrance blocked by massive boulders. To clear away these rocks, you'll need to hotwire a nearby cannon so it shoots towards the cave, opening the way to loot and an imperial console. You'll spot this cannon directly south of the cave atop a broken tank.
Watch out for other players as you approach this area, hotwire the cannon, and enter the cache's cave. Other players are likely to join you to finish their quests, resulting in occasional skirmishes that can quickly eliminate you if you're unprepared. Use nearby chests and floor loot to your advantage so you can defeat them before they can beat you.
If someone eliminates you during your Fortnite matches while you're entering this cache cave, you'll have to hotwire the cannon and explore the area again. To make things quicker, try to land here after jumping from the Battle Bus so you don't have to scale the mountain again.
How to investigate the Secret Empire Cache Imperial Console
Once you enter the Secret Empire Cache's cave, you'll notice several treasure chests to open and a new quest objective to investigate an Imperial Console. You'll spot this console directly to your right after entering the cave.
Much like consoles you use to activate TIE Fighter planes, you only need to interact with the console briefly to finish the quest. You can also loot the nearby treasure chests along the way in case a player comes by and attempts to fight you. Just watch out for anyone who tries to sneak up on you.
Once you investigate the console, return to Leia to tell her about the Empire's movements. She'll thank you for your efforts, rewarding you with some account XP towards the season's battle pass. You're now ready to find other Fortnite Galactic Battles NPCs and complete their quests for additional XP rewards.
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 11:13 AM
Revenge of the Savage Planet has a fair few celestial bodies to unlock, and you can explore all of them.
While all of us begin on Stellaris Prime, the starter planet, it's a fairly easy place to explore, and has a lot of various elements to eat away your time. But you'll want to move on quickly as there are four more planets to explore.
All planets in Revenge of the Savage Planet
There are five planets in total in the game. The game begins with everyone beginning at Stellaris Prime, and exploring it would take a fair amount of time. While it's cool in its own right, you'll spend more time exploring the four other planets that you gradually unlock.
Let's take a look at how you can unlock all the planets.
How to unlock all the planets in Revenge of the Savage Planet
You'll unlock Xephyr, Zenethian Rift, and Quasadron IX as part of the main story, although you'll have to complete specific tasks.
Slappi's Den of Fun will take the longest time to unlock, and you'll have to gain access to all the other planets. The last of his shrines are located on Quasadron IX, and you'll need to complete all of them in order to gain access. It's also an optional task to do, and not part of the main story. However, you should look to get access to all the planets purely for culture (if not anything else).
Once you unlock a new planet, you can freely travel between all the available ones as you like.
Which is the biggest planet in Revenge of the Savage Planet?
From my understanding, there's no clear cut way to determine the planet size inside the game. It's pretty clear that the sizes of the the planets (yet to explore Quasadron IX and Slappi's) is pretty much the same. Some like Xephyr can feel larger due to the nature of the biome, but it's pretty evident they're all of the same sizes.
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 11:12 AM
When you create a character in Fire Force Reignition (previously known as "Fire Force Online"), the game randomly selects your Clan, your Generation, your Subclass, and your Abilities. Unfortunately, all three of these things are important, especially the last two. Your Generation in Fire Force Reignition determines which Abilities you could potentially get, and not all of them are as powerful or as useful. To help you know which abilities are better than others, we created this Fire Force Reignition Abilities Tier List.
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Fire Force Online Abilities Tier List
When you create a character, the game will randomly assign you to Generation 1, Generation 2, Generation 3, or Generation 5 (yup, no Generation 4, for some reason). Additionally, you can also become an Infernal and get completely different abilities (unless you are Generation 1).
You can tell which Generation you are by the number of bars you have in the bottom right side of the screen (Gen 1 only has 1, Gen 2 has 2, etc.). Additionally, the game will randomly determine which skill trees you get to learn, based on your generation. You can pay Robux and reroll your Abilities, and get new ones in your current Generation, OR you can completely roll your Generation.
In a way, think of Generations as different races, and know that each race can only learn its own abilities. Because of this, we are going to make several ability tier lists (one for each generation and one for Infernals). Generation 5 doesn't get a Tier list because there's only one ability (Benimaru, which is amazing), but we will add a list as soon as the devs add more.
Fire Force Reignition Generation 1 Abilities Tier List
Generation 1 is the only Generation without magical (elemental) abilities. Instead, you'll be relying on your weapon. You can still be just as powerful as other Generations, but you won't be able to cast fireballs, nor will you be able to become an Infernal.
Fire Force Reignition Generation 2 Abilities Tier List
Generation 2 are humans who were born with the natural ability to use fire. The good ones become powerful Fire Force members, while the bad ones can go off and become Infernals. According to most players, being a Gen 2 (and especially Gen 3) is more fun than being a Gen 1.
Fire Force Reignition Generation 3 Abilities Tier List
Arguably, the best and most fun Generation in Fire Force Reignition. Gen 3 is like a mix between the last two generations and uses more than just fire abilities as elements.
Fire Force Reignition Infernal Ability Tier List
If you don't want to be just a human controlling the power of flame, then just become an Infernal. Many players say that it's more fun to play Fire Force Reignition as the bad guy, anyway. As an Infernal, you can also get your own abilities, and some of them are pretty sweet.
That's all there is to it. Have fun playing Fire Force Reignition, and we hope you get some abilities you actually like to use. In the meantime, check out our Fire Force Rignition Clans Tier List and our Fire Force Reignition Subclass Tier List to see which ones are the best.
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 10:43 AM
A special Street Fighter collaboration has been announced for Overwatch 2, and there's plenty of special content coming soon for the fans.
May seems to be a month of collaboration of Blizzard Entertainment (we saw Berserk x Diablo 4 already), and the trend now crosses over to Overwatch 2. If you've been enjoying the Stadium mode, there's more coming soon your way. This guide will provide all the important information that you need to remember regarding the upcoming collaboration.
Overwatch 2 Street Fighter collaboration release date
The upcoming collab will be part of the mid-season update, and it will go live on Tuesday, May 20. The release time is expected to be around daily reset, when the mid-season update will go live inside the game. All the content will be available to everyone for free as there's no separate DLC to download.
Overwatch 2 Street Fighter collaboration skins
Eight heroes are part of the upcoming collaboration. The skins were revealed at EVO Japan on its opening day, and I'm already hyped about some of them.
My top three to watch out for will be Cammy (Widowmaker), Chun Li (Juno), and Ryu (Hanzo). These are my three favorite fighters from Street Fighter, but all eight skins look amazing based on the gameplay renders.
If you have played Street Fighter 6, you'll know about mechanics like Drive Impact and Drive Rush. The special skins will have an added splash of in-game effects, which makes them different from other skins.
As of writing, we are uncertain how players will be able to obtain these skins. Chances are that at least some of them will be part of events that players will need to grind. A few might be exclusive to microtransactions as well, which could be a bit sad for the players.
Nevertheless, the upcoming collabs could usher in a lot of new players, with some of them from the fighting games universe. There will be detailed guides about how to unlock the skins once we have more information from Blizzard.
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 10:42 AM
Cipher is a new 5-star Quantum character in Honkai Star Rail who will be released in the second half of version 3.3. She's one of the demigods in Amphoreus and looks extremely fun to play.
If you're planning to get her, you can check out Cipher's release dates and countdowns on all the servers in this article.
Cipher release date and countdown in Honkai Star Rail
The version 3.3 livestream confirmed that Cipher will be released in the second half, so her banner will be released on June 11 (server time). However, her exact release timings on each server are different because they use different time zones.
Here are the exact timings for Cipher's release in the CT time zone on all HSR servers:
You can also check our Cipher's release countdowns on each server below.
Asia
As always, Trailblazers on the Asian server will get the first chance to pull on the second phase banners.
Europe
Cipher will be released on the European servers a few hours after her debut on the Asian server.
America
Needless to say, Cipher's banner will arrive last on the American server.
Cipher's banner will be available until July 1, assuming version 3.3 follows the regular six-week update schedule.
HSR 3.3 Phase 2 characters and Light Cones
Listed below are all the characters who will be featured on the second half banners in HSR 3.3:
Meanwhile, the Light Cone banners will have the following items on rate up:
The 4-star lineup is not that good, but the 5-star ones are pretty solid.
While you wait for Cipher, you can also check out her ascension and skill materials guide.
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 10:03 AM
Whenever I think about Doom, I imagine running through corpse-filled wastelands, shoving a shotgun into demons' foreheads, and finding some fun toy collectibles between the chaos. It's gruesome, gory, and gratifying, especially when you're going in expecting brutality and are still shocked by how much there is.
I expected much of the same going into Doom: The Dark Ages, knowing it's a prequel to Doom 2016 and Eternal. Although I'm not intimately familiar with the franchise, having only briefly played the 2016 title before skipping straight to The Dark Ages, I was still eager to jump back into Hell and feel like an overpowered war machine.
Hell is where it all started
Doom: The Dark Ages is a prequel to Doom 2016 and Eternal, taking us back to medieval times when demonic hordes first started invading Argent D'Nur. Shortly after The Dark Ages' introduction, you're already met with bloodshed as the demons of Hell rip apart corpses, fire spreads across Argent D'Nur, and the Maykr observe, anticipating the Doom Slayer's arrival to come soon.
There's no beating around the bush when it comes to displaying the mayhem and violence spreading across the planet. It took less than a minute for me to be drawn into the events unfolding in front of me as I eagerly awaited our protagonist's appearance.
The Dark Ages is dark, gritty, and full of viscera everywhere you look. You're given no time to relax as you set foot on the battlefield, shotgun and shield in hand, and watch the world fall around you. It's already abundantly clear you're the only one who can stop these rampaging demons, and you'll only continue proving that as you point your gun at their heads and paint the planet red.
We're punching and sawing through enemies now
If you played previous Doom games, you'll be more than familiar with their brutal nature as you rip enemies apart, break their limbs, and blast them into millions of pieces with your guns. Even with my limited time playing Doom 2016, I became accustomed to this without batting an eye. Don't worry—there's still plenty of this to go around in this title.
Something about seeing it in The Dark Ages' modern, detailed appearance makes it all the more graphic in a shocking yet satisfying way. Introducing mechanics like the Shield Saw and massive mech battles into the mix makes for an even more fascinating experience that I enjoyed more than I expected. If you're looking for guns you used in previous games, don't worry, several of those are returning, too. The Super Shotgun is still my favorite weapon, but oh boy, are the others just as fun.
For a game requiring you to annihilate foes using any and every weapon at your disposal, including the most powerful fists and legs someone could ever ask for, combat still feels relatively simple and easy to pick up. Rather than questioning if there's a way you can grow an extra hand to get better at swapping between weapons, everything is clustered in a few keys, making it easy to switch guns, parry, and jump around without getting overwhelmed. After all, what's the fun in watching a Shield Saw cut through a dozen demons if you're too focused on figuring out controls from two chapters ago?
Where The Dark Ages starts to stray away is in its slower movement than previous titles. You can still run around quickly, but you'll naturally feel more like a powerful, armored tank character than a nimble assassin. If you like speed, you could see this as a downside, but I was quite a fan of this change.
Having the Doom Slayer be a big, brawny dude with punches strong enough to break anything and some of the most brutal glory kills in gaming history, rather than someone who can fly across the map with his speed, is something I've learned to appreciate. While it's easy to want faster boots if a mission is linear, The Dark Ages goes for a much more open-world structure with its chapters, letting you freely explore and learn more about your surroundings.
The sheer volume of enemies in every level is another matter entirely. For some, this can get overwhelming and difficult to manage. At first, it was the same for me. After getting used to the hell that is, well, Hell, it turned into a thrilling adventure that tested my survival and shooting skills. These overwhelming feelings quickly turned into satisfaction and awe as I learned the strengths and weaknesses of my weapons and dove into their upgrade options to make an already overpowered protagonist even stronger.
Doom: The Dark Ages is the first game in years to get my adrenaline pumping with its exhilarating gunplay and detailed visuals. This sentiment only increased with each passing chapter as I experienced different gameplay mechanics, from controlling a massive mech to flying around on a dragon. Having metal music play as you're blasting enemies out of existence makes you feel extra overpowered, especially when you're playing as Doomguy himself. There's a ton of demon variety throughout each mission, with more appearing in every chapter as regular enemies and bosses, making the challenge even more prominent and enjoyable.
There's more to this than shooting guns
I'll come out and say it: secrets are among my favorite features of any games. I'm all for picking up a double-barrel shotgun and blasting a demon's face off, but sometimes, I like to stray from the beaten path to find out what else is in the world aside from bloodshed and chaos. In the first mission alone, you'll quickly discover there's more to this world than monsters invading the planet.
The Dark Ages is full of secrets. From small, hidden rooms that house treasure to the return of toy figurines throughout your missions, there's more to this hellscape than fighting enemies endlessly. Sure, battling monster hordes makes up most of your playthrough in true Doom spirit, but you'll have a chance to relax and detour during each level if you wish. If you're more of a run-and-gun player, then at least you have that as an option, too. Otherwise, The Dark Ages will reward you with lore and other surprises for your efforts.
My other favorite part of games is strategy. I initially didn't anticipate needing much strategy for The Dark Ages and mostly planned on just shooting a shotgun until I finished my playthrough, only to realize just how much strategy potential there is on higher difficulties. Every weapon type has pros and cons that work in certain circumstances, and learning to master them all is the key to survival. You can absolutely get away with favoring one or two weapon types if you're good enough at staying alive, but if you want to master this game, you'll need to learn them all. This level of strategy wasn't something I was expecting, but it's something I've been enjoying since I unlocked my first few guns.
Doom: The Dark Ages has wholly succeeded in reminding me just how fun it is to run around, blast enemies, and try out weapons you'd never see in other games. It puts the hell in bullet hell, except you're the one spewing bullets, and the demons are the ones who're struggling to survive as you continue your onslaught. Being the most powerful Slayer on the planet has never felt so good.
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 9:29 AM
Weekly quests often challenge you to interact with gameplay mechanics you may not know exist in Fortnite. One such quest tasks you with using a telephone booth to don a disguise, which is a fairly tricky undertaking.
Finding telephone booths is a pretty daunting task since there aren't many of them around, and all of them are fairly hidden. Once you know where to look, getting this task done is easy, so here's how to use a telephone booth to don a disguise in Fortnite.
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Use a telephone booth to don a disguise in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle
To use a telephone booth to don a disguise, interact with one around the island to hop inside and equip a Stormtrooper outfit. The button you need to press to enter the booth varies by platform, but it's always displayed next to it when you approach it.
Using this special booth is easy enough, but tracking one down around the island is a whole lot tougher.
What do telephone booth disguises do in Fortnite?
All telephone booths can be interacted with to temporarily equip you with a Stormtrooper disguise. This outfit only stays on as long as you don't use your weapons, so it generally won't last long if you find yourself in battle. It's quite useful for sneaking around or infiltrating heavily guarded areas, though.
While you're wearing this disguise, all NPC Stormtroopers will leave you alone. They think you're one of them, so you can walk among them without fear. This is especially useful in areas like the First Order Base if you're hoping to find and defeat Captain Phasma, or Vader Samurai's Soltitude if you're trying to defeat Darth Vader Samurai.
All telephone booth locations in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle
There are eight telephone booths you can find around the island in Fortnite. All of them are situated near outposts and bases occupied by Stormtroopers. Each one is a bit hidden, so check behind rocks and in secret corners to find them.
To find the telephone booth at each location, do a full sweep of the area. All telephone booths are bright red, so you can't miss them once you know what to look for. They're all fairly close to the main location at each spot, so you don't need to wander very far to find them.
There are plenty of other tricky quests you can work on around the island if you're seeking more XP to earn battle pass levels. Some good ones to complete next are Han Solo's story quests, bringing a Jedi Padawan lightsaber to General Grievous, and Leia Organa's story quests.
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Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 9:02 AM
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; 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.
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How do you hang out with the Cheshire Cat in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
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.
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 can't 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 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 developer has 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.
You can also refer to the countdown below to track the time left until Hyacine's banner is released worldwide.
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
Listed below are all the 4-star characters who will be featured on Hyacine's banner in HSR 3.3:
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 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
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.
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All Stormtrooper locations in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle
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.
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.
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 multiple locations 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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