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May 10, 08:00

PCGamesN Saturday, May 10, 2025 7:38 AM
     Diablo 4 update brings buffs to all classes, and it's great news for Barbarians

A new Diablo 4 update is on the way, and there's good news for everyone as Blizzard unleashes buffs across every class in its RPG. With Season 8 well underway, the developer has decided to dodge the nerfs and instead bring some of its weaker builds more up to speed. The big winners here are Barbarians and Spiritborns, but there's always a chance we might see some new favorites pop up as a result of the changes. There's also a new way to spend your excess Spectral Ash, and some impactful bug fixes that might shake up the tier list.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes
PCGamesN Saturday, May 10, 2025 7:43 AM
     Overwatch 2 Stadium wants you to feel OP, but Blizzard says it's "gone too far"

While Overwatch 2 Stadium is the breath of fresh air Blizzard's hero shooter has needed for a long time now, it's not perfect. Introducing upgrades and consistent growth between matches presents new balancing challenges, and while the WoW and Diablo maker has faced them head on, it's not been easy. In fact, game director Aaron Keller is admitting that, while Blizzard wants you to feel OP during Stadium matches, some of the builds have "gone too far." So with the Street Fighter 6 collaboration around the corner, Stadium changes are on the way, too.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list
PCGamesN Saturday, May 10, 2025 6:10 AM
     Borderlands 4's loot and co-op are being massively changed for the better

I still can't quite believe that Gearbox has brought Borderlands 4 forward. The next entry in the looter shooter series is easily my most anticipated game of 2025, and knowing I'll be playing it a few weeks earlier than expected leaves a sweet taste in the mouth. Gearbox certainly seems confident about how BL4 is going, then, and that feels especially true from the team's recent Pax East panel, where they gave us our best look at the FPS yet alongside a mountain of positive quality-of-life changes. So if Borderlands 3 didn't quite hit the mark, don't worry, Gearbox has heard you.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best RPG games, Best multiplayer games
PCGamesN Saturday, May 10, 2025 6:05 AM
     WoW Legion Remix returns to the glory days of 2016, with more for mythic raiders

It's official, World of Warcraft is taking us back to the Broken Isles for its next overhauled event. Following the success of MoP Remix, Blizzard confirms that we'll be visiting another beloved expansion with the arrival of WoW Legion Remix. Announced during the MMORPG's 'Evolving Azeroth' panel at PAX East 2025, it will bring us back to the days of Legion in a dramatically reimagined way with entirely new scaling, added power, and overall silliness. In addition to that, the developer teases that there will be a little more on the table for high-end and mythic players than we got to see in the Mists of Pandaria shakeup.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, WoW The War Within review, The best WoW addons
PCGamesN Saturday, May 10, 2025 5:00 AM
     Grab a free Steam key for Starcraft spiritual successor Stormgate's $60 edition

We may one day see StarCraft 3, but the current rumblings in the undergrowth have yet to materialize in any tangible way. What we have had instead are several spiritual successors aiming to fill that gap in our hearts, and among them Stormgate has some of the most established credentials. Many of the team at developer Frost Giant are former Blizzard employees who worked on the likes of Starcraft, Warcraft, and Diablo. After a shaky launch, the new RTS is now starting to seriously take shape, and we've got ten copies of its ultimate $60 edition to give away if you want to see how far it's come.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RTS games on PC, Best strategy games on PC, Best free PC games
PCGamesN Saturday, May 10, 2025 4:57 AM
     Free Monopoly Go dice links May 2025

May 10, 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.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, May 10, 2025 3:00 AM
    

Bit miffed this week. I bought a new electric toothbrush and it oscillates so fast it does that thing where my whole mouth feels unbearably itchy. Blech. Balancing this experience against the existence of hundreds of thousands of videogames to play, and I reckon the universe comes out of it with a roughly neutral standing.

Anyway. As much as I know you all love hearing about my current oral situation; here's what we're all playing this weekend!

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Twinfinite Saturday, May 10, 2025 6:40 AM
    
Become a Uzumaki thanks to the Wagarashi codes.
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Redeem Project Blue Lock codes and prove them all wrong!
Twinfinite Saturday, May 10, 2025 4:04 AM
    
Free in-game Cash? That's what the Arise Crossover codes are here for.
Destructoid Saturday, May 10, 2025 1:04 AM
    

An image of NBA 2K25

In NBA 2K25, the answers to 2KTV episodes can be a steady source of some great rewards to help your cause in modes like MyTeam and MyCareer.

So far, thirty three episodes have been launched, and they include questions associated with the game and basketball in general. Solving the questions and choosing the right answers will help you get different in-game rewards. This guide contains answers for every question that has appeared on the episodes since launch.

Table of contents

NBA 2K25 2KTV episode one answers

Here's the complete list of all 13 questions you will come across in the first episode, along with all the answers.

Question Answer
NBA 2K25 features our _ season? 11th
What position will you choose for your first build? Any (2KTV Clothing Item)
Chris returns as the head of which Affiliation? Elite
Which mode are you most excited to check out? MyCareer (100 VC)
Which WNBA player is a cover athlete for NBA 2K25? A'Ja Wilson
Which attribute category are you most excited for in MyCareer? Any (2KTV Clothing item)
How many Streetball courts are in The City? 3
What is your resolution for NBA 2K25? Any
There's a new game mode in NBA 2K25 MyTeam called? Breakout
Which MyTeam mode is not new in NBA 2K25? Salary Cap
In NBA 2K25, MyTeam and MyCareer have shared progression True
Who is the cover athlete of the NBA 2K25 Hall of Fame Edition? Vince Carter
On a scale of 1-10, how excited are you for NBA 2K25? Any

The rewards are mentioned within the brackets.

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 2 answers

Here are the questions and answers from the second episode.

Question Answer
Which segment of the show are you most excited to watch this week? Any
What kind of games can you play at these Beach Courts 3v3
What year did Dr. James Naismith invent the game of basketball? 1891
The new Badge Tier in NBA 2K25 is Legendary
Performing a Go-To Shot requires holding ______ on the right stick. Up
What Block rating did you give your MyPlayer? Any
Performing a Floater or Runner requires holding ______ on the right stick. Down
How many Streetball Bosses are waiting for you at each Streetball Court? 8 or 9
What year did Vince Carter win the NBA Slam Dunk Contest? 2000
Which MyTeam mode are you playing the most? Any
Which Celtics Evolution Card is the Level 10 MyTeam Reward in Season 1? Jaylen Brown

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 3 answers

Here are the questions and solutions for the third episode.

Question Answer
Which segment of the show are you most excited to watch? Any
Select your 2KTV top play of the week. Any
What is the name of the new, highly-competitive mode in The City? Proving Grounds
Including Legendary, how many Levels of Badges are in NBA 2K25? 5
How Many Levels of Takeover can you unlock in MyCareer? 5
The rotating Badge Perk for Season 11 is called ______. Synergy
Which new Badge increases the ability to Block or Contest the rim? Paint Patroller
You can complete the Rebirth Quest when your Build reaches ____ overall. 90
____ increases Defense of Post Moves and chances of Post Steals. Post Lockdown
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NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 4 answers

Here's the answers for all ten questions that appeared on Episode 4.

  1. Any

  2. Rise

  3. True

  4. Rebound

  5. Deadeye

  6. 99

  7. Mini Marksman

  8. Learn 2K

  9. False

  10. Any

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 5 answers

Here are the answers for all the questions shown in Episode 5.

Question Answer
What Year did Proving Grounds debut in NBA 2K? NBA 2K25
Proving Grounds features 5 different game modes to play. False
How often do you play games at Proving Grounds? Any
Clutch Time and Triple Threat can both be played in Breakout. True
You can choose which hand to try a layup with by using ___________. Right Stick
Which Badge increases your ability to finish Alley-Oops? Aerial Wizard
Which play are you voting for? Any
What was your favourite segment of the show this week? Any

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 6 answers

Here are the answers for all the questions shown in Episode 6 of NBA 2K25 2KTV.

Question Answer
NBA 2K25 is the first NBA 2K to feature Press Conferences in The W. True
You can earn Goat Points in The W, and check your Career Progress in ______________. Pursuit of Greatness
A'ja Wilson recently won her ______ WNBA MVP Award. 3rd
How many Casual Courts are found in each Affiliation? One
Which Franchise will be making their WNBA Debut next season? Valkyries
Which spin do you think should win? Any
What was your favourite segment of the show this week? Any

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 7 answers

Here are the answers for all the questions shown in Episode 7 of NBA 2K25 2KTV.

  1. Victor Wembanyama

  2. Tyrese Maxey

  3. Any

  4. Stephen Curry

  5. 298

  6. Brad Stevens

  7. Nikola Jokic

  8. 3

  9. Rudy Gobert

  10. 4

  11. Thunder

  12. Mark Diagneault

  13. Any

  14. Mike Conley

  15. Naz Reid

  16. Any

  17. Halloween

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 8 answers

Here are the answers for all the questions show in Episode 8 of NBA 2K25 2KTV.

  1. 3

  2. Magic

  3. 554

  4. Magic

  5. The Long Night

  6. False

  7. Any

  8. Jonquel Jones

  9. True

  10. Any

  11. Mexico

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 9 answers

Here are the answers for the questions appearing on Episode 9 of NBA 2K25 2KTV.

  1. 2K Beats

  2. Any

  3. Any

  4. Any

  5. Rebound

  6. Home

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 10 answers

Here are the answers for the questions appearing on Episode 10 of NBA 2K25 2KTV.

  1. Backstory

  2. Ex-Coach

  3. 20

  4. 12

  5. Any

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 11 answers

Here are the answers for the 11th episode of 2KTV.

  1. Any

  2. 36

  3. Any

  4. 2K Share

  5. MyGM

  6. 1

  7. Any

  8. A-

  9. Winner Takes All

  10. The Steph Era

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 12 answers

Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 12th episode.

  1. NBA 2K23

  2. 4

  3. 14

  4. Derrick Rose

  5. Perks

  6. Any

  7. Cavaliers

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 13 answers

Here are the answers for all the questions that appeared on the 13th episode.

  • Any

  • 2021

  • True

  • 4th

  • Golf

  • Benny The Bull

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 14 answers

Here are the answers for the all the questions that are part of the 14th episode.

  1. 2K Beats

  2. Season

  3. Any

  4. Russell Westbrook

  5. Any

  6. All of Them!

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 15 answers

Here are the answers for the questions that appeared on the 15th episode of 2KTV.

  1. Any

  2. Pro-Am

  3. Any

  4. 15,000

  5. Jamal Murray

  6. Carmelo Anthony

  7. Alter Ego

  8. 4

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 16 answers

Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 16th episode.

  1. Bucks

  2. Bulls

  3. Derrick Rose

  4. Chris Paul

  5. A Mini Tournament

  6. 2

  7. False

  8. Rudy Gobert

  9. Any

  10. Any

  11. Any

  12. Thunder

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 17 answers

Here are the answers for all the questions that appeared on the 17th episode.

  • Elite

  • 10,000,000

  • Any

  • False

  • 5

  • Left Bumper

  • Right Bumper

  • Squads

  • Rebound

  • January 10

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 18 answers

The 18th episode aired on January 10, and here are the solutions.

  • True

  • True

  • True

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

  • Go The Gorilla

  • 40

  • Dwyane Wade

  • Any

  • Any

  • Doug Christie

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 19 answers

The 19th episode is now available, and here are the solutions.

  • Trades

  • Online

  • Point Guard

  • 0-3

  • 40

  • 3

  • Cavaliers

  • Thunder

  • D

  • Elite

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 20 answers

The 20th episode is now available, and here are the solutions.

  • True

  • Any

  • Zion Williamson

  • True

  • 2KTV Builds

  • 2

  • Spurs & Pacers

  • 2020

  • Any

  • Banana Man

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 21 answers

The 21st episode is now available, and here are the solutions.

  • 1985

  • $5000

  • 3-Point Percentage

  • Point Guard

  • Third

  • 9

  • Paris

  • Cavaliers

  • Any

  • 2

  • Giannis

  • 21

  • True

  • 54

  • Players

  • 2

  • True

  • 1988

  • 1997-98

  • Any

  • San Francisco

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 22 answers

Here are the solutions of the questions appearing on Episode 22.

  • 2000

  • Any

  • Center

  • Animations

  • Cavaliers

  • LeBron James

  • 6

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

  • LeBron James

  • True

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 23 answers

Here are the solutions of the questions available on Episode 23.

  • Victor Wembanyama

  • Heat

  • Any

  • Triple Threat

  • OGs

  • Learn 2K

  • 1 

  • Dyson Daniels

  • Any

  • Tyler Herro

  • Mac McClung

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 24 answers

Here are the solutions of the questions from Episode 24.

  1. 30

  2. Any

  3. Celtics

  4. Hakeem Olajuwon

  5. Titanium League

  6. Any

  7. False

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 25 answers

Here are the solutions of the questions of Episode 25.

  • Any

  • LeBron James

  • Balance

  • Boxout Beast

  • Nikola Jokic

  • False

  • The Kobe Era

  • Rebounding Champion

  • 25.5

  • 2014

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 26 answers

Here are the solutions for the questions appearing on the 26th episode.

  • Shifty Shooter

  • 3

  • Hot

  • Elite Courts

  • Rockets

  • True

  • Any

  • Any

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 27 answers

Here are the answers for the questions from the 27th episode.

  • Wednesday

  • 13

  • Steph Curry

  • True

  • 2023

  • Any

  • Training Hub

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 28 answers

Here are the answers for the 28th episode.

  • 2017

  • Exhibitions

  • Attributes

  • Rockets

  • Rise Up

  • Any

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 29 answers

Here are the answers for the 29th episode.

  • 12th

  • Jaylin Williams

  • False

  • Domination

  • Any

  • Any

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 30 answers

Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 30th episode.

  • Badge Progression

  • Luka Doncic

  • 3

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

  • 8

  • Anthony Edwards

  • B

  • Elite

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 31 answers

Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 31st episode.

  • Any

  • Any

  • Warriors

  • Pacers

  • Michael Jordan

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 32 answers

Here are the answers for the questions appearing on the 32nd episode.

  • Any

  • All Three

NBA 2K25 2KTV Episode 33 answers

Here are the answers for the the questions appearing on the 33rd episode.

  • 85

  • Redwood Trees

  • 3v3

  • Down

  • Any

  • Any

How to watch 2KTV episodes in NBA 2K25

Checking out the weekly episodes is pretty easy, and it can be done from the home screen. You'll find a 2KTV tab on the bottom. Opening it will automatically run the current episode. If you want to check out a past episode, click Y/Triangle button, and select the one you want to watch.

Unless NBA 2K makes changes to their older routine, a new episode comes out on every Friday at 7 PM ET.

The post All NBA 2K25 2KTV answers: Episodes 1-33 appeared first on Destructoid.

May 10, 00:00

GamersHeroes Friday, May 9, 2025 8:50 PM
    

An upgrade-heavy, minigame-centric, turn-based RPG, players will be able to strengthen their party and get swole with the release of SleepyDad Games and Caketown Interactive's Cauldron May 21.

The post Minigame-Centric Turn-Based RPG Cauldron Launching May 21 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Friday, May 9, 2025 7:52 PM
    

Now available through May 19 on Steam and itch.io, the limited-time demo for Can Can Can a Man's Gold Gold Adventure Gold is live.

The post Gold Gold Adventure Gold Demo Live to May 19 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

Kotaku Friday, May 9, 2025 5:20 PM
    

This week brought us three more new episodes of Andor, and one step closer to next week's series finale. This trio was probably the most impressive and devastating yet, bringing the events on Ghorman to an incendiary head and bringing some character arcs to a sudden and permanent end.

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Kotaku Friday, May 9, 2025 5:00 PM
    

It's been a pretty neat week! Maybe even a good one? In 2025? Are we allowed to have those?

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Kotaku Friday, May 9, 2025 4:50 PM
    

A new report indicates that the recent delay of Grand Theft Auto 6, now scheduled to launch in May of 2026, has had a big impact across the gaming industry as studios and publishers try to plan their next moves fearing (or hoping) that Rockstar Games might push the release date back again for what is almost guaranteed…

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Kotaku Friday, May 9, 2025 4:40 PM
    

Epic Games is taking a victory lap after its recent court win by asking Apple to put Fortnite back in the App Store and giving players bonus V-bucks if they bypass the iPhone maker's fees and buy directly from the Epic Games Store. It's the start of a potential revolution on the App Store, but could also have big…

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PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 6:58 PM
     A new Dune Awakening beta has arrived, and it's already flying on Steam

A popular IP, some challenging and uniquely presented survival mechanics, and a shared world that's ripe for some wild moments, Dune Awakening has all the ingredients to be one of this year's biggest hits, despite the fierce competition. With launch only a month away, Funcom is giving players one final chance to give it a go before the big day, as its massive "large-scale" beta has just kicked off. Despite being an invite-only beta, its player count on Steam is pretty impressive already, and getting access may not be as tricky as you think.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date
PCGamesN Friday, May 9, 2025 4:45 PM
     Despite its past DLC disasters, Risk of Rain 2 unveils its next expansion

Risk of Rain 2's second DLC was the first to be produced entirely by Gearbox Software after it acquired the rights to the beloved roguelike, and it's safe to say that it launched in a torrid state. However, after working hard to right the ship, it's now ready to unveil the game's third DLC, Alloyed Collective - and it's apparently roped in help from Risk of Rain experts.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best platform games, Best upcoming PC games
Siliconera Friday, May 9, 2025 8:00 PM
    

Fatal Fury CotW Mai Shiranui Plush Being Made

Good Smile Company made an EVO Japan 2025 announcement, and it is that the company is preparing a Mai Shiranui plush based on her Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves design. There is no release window for the item yet. 

Since this Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves plush is still early in development, there's no photo of a prototype. Instead, Good Smile Company only shared concept art of the character. Mai Shiranui will be wearing her new black outfit, and she'll hold her fan in her right hand. She'll have her hair pulled back in a ponytail.

Here's how it looks so far:

Fatal Fury CotW Mai Shiranui Plush Being Made

Image via Good Smile Company and SNK

While we don't know exactly how big this Mai Shiranui plush will be, we have some idea based on other plushies released by Good Smile Company. It appears to be in the same style as past Evangelion and Delicious in Dungeon characters. This means she will likely be between five to seven inches and 130mm to 180mm tall. Also, these characters in this line tend to always be made of polyester and cotton.

Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Mai Shiranui plush is in development.  

The post Fatal Fury CotW Mai Shiranui Plush Being Made appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Friday, May 9, 2025 7:00 PM
    

Prime 1 Studio Bloodborne Gehrman Figure Costs $1,300

Prime 1 Studio revealed a new figure of Gehrman from Bloodborne that costs $1,299/207,790 yen. The figure is now available for pre-order, and it is set to release sometime between August and November 2026. More information on its release will appear in the future.

The figure depicts Gehrman as he appears during his boss fight at the end of the game, standing up from his wheelchair and wielding his Burial Blade scythe trick weapon and a blunderbuss. His hunting garb, coat, and top hat are sculpted with a high level of detail. The figure stands at 68 cm (~27 inches) tall and it weighs approximately 10.4 kg (or about 23 pounds).

Bonus parts for the Burial Blade weapon are also included with the figure. They allow for Gehrman to carry it in its default scythe mode or its trick curved sword mode. The part itself is Gehrman's right hand, and the blade cannot be detached from it. The base is modeled after the garden where his boss fight takes place at the end of the game, surrounded by the fences and white flowers in the arena, and decorated with tree roots and the graves set around the Hunter's Dream.

Check out the Prime 1 Studio figure of Gehrman from Bloodborne here:

Prime 1 Studio Bloodborne Gehrman Figure Costs $1,300

Prime 1 Studio Bloodborne Gehrman Figure Costs $1,300

Prime 1 Studio Bloodborne Gehrman Figure Costs $1,300

Prime 1 Studio Bloodborne Gehrman Figure Costs $1,300

Prime 1 Studio Bloodborne Gehrman Figure Costs $1,300

Images via Prime 1 Studio

This is the fifth Bloodborne figure released by Prime 1 Studio, with other figures based on the Hunter player, Lady Maria, and Eileen the Crow. The Doll from the Hunter's Dream received its own Prime 1 Studio figure on 2024, and it is the only pre-existent Bloodborne figure to still have units available.

The Prime 1 Studio Bloodborne Gehrman figure is now available for pre-order, and it will release between August and November 2026.

The post Prime 1 Studio Bloodborne Gehrman Figure Costs $1,300 appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Friday, May 9, 2025 6:00 PM
    

Overwatch 2 Street Fighter Skins Include Cammy, Chun-Li

As part of the EVO Japan 2025 reveals, Activision Blizzard and Capcom unveiled an Overwatch 2 Street Fighter skin collection that includes major figures like Ryu, Chun-Li, Cammy, and M. Bison. These skins will be sold starting on May 20, 2025. A trailer also appeared, but it is completely animated and doesn't actually show how each of the designs look in-game.

There will be eight total skins as part of this crossover. We don't know how all will be doled out yet, and if there will be any free options. Typically, these sorts of crossovers involve content being added to the in-game store so people can purchase them for real money.

Here's the full list of costumes available, with all of them being major Street Fighter mainstays like Ryu, Blanka, Chun-Li, Cammy, M. Bison, and Guile.

  • Hanzo will get a Ryu skin.

  • Juno will get a Chun-Li skin.

  • Kiriko will get a Juri skin.

  • Sigma will get an M. Bison skin.

  • Soldier: 76 will get a Guile skin.

  • Widowmaker will get a Cammy skin. 

  • Winston will get a Blanka skin.

  • Zenyatta will get a Dhalsim skin.

As a reminder, there's currently another major crossover skin collection available in Overwatch 2. Bandai Namco revealed a Gundam Wing collection. This involves skins that turn people into mechs. The four featured characters with new looks in that series are Mercy, Ramattra, Reaper, Soldier: 76.

Overwatch 2 is available for the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Street Fighter skins will show up in-game on May 20, 2025. 

The post Overwatch 2 Street Fighter Skins Include Cammy, Chun-Li appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Friday, May 9, 2025 5:00 PM
    

Honkai: Star Rail Amazon Storefront Updated With Plush

HoYoVerse announced it updated the official Honkai: Star Rail storefront on Amazon, which consists of official products, with two types of plush and a new series of figures. POTEPOTTE plush sitting toys, plush keychain card holders, and stackable figures are all available. 

With the POTEPOTTE sitting plush of various characters, the main page shows four, but only three are in stock. We can get Blade, Jingliu, or Kafka. Each one is $89.99. We get the stuffed toy with a character card and a rubber keychain featuring a chibi version of them. 

In the case of the Honkai: Star Rail keychains, they're labeled as chibi plush series card holders, but are made of fake leather. Each one has a character's face on the front with place to hold an ID or train card. The options on Amazon are Blade, Dan Heng, Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae, Jingliu, and March 7th. 

In the case of the Honkai: Star Rail stackable figures, five varieties are on Amazon. These are Blade, Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae, Jing Yuan, and the male and female versions of the Trailblazer avatar. These are $15.99 each. 

Here's a gallery showing all the new items we can find on Amazon now:

Honkai: Star Rail Amazon Storefront Updated With Plush

Honkai: Star Rail Amazon Storefront Updated With Plush

Images via HoYoVerse

HoYoVerse only just opened this Honkai: Star Rail branch of its Amazon storefront in January 2025. It already had one for Genshin Impact. There isn't a Zenless Zone Zero section yet.

Honkai: Star Rail is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices. 

The post Honkai: Star Rail Amazon Storefront Updated With Plush appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Friday, May 9, 2025 5:10 PM
    

Playable characters in Revenge of the Savage Planet

If you've basked in the chaos of Journey to the Savage Planet, its frenzied first-person antics are likely burned into memory. You might expect the sequel to follow suit, but it doesn't. However, all is not lost. Find out whether Revenge of the Savage Planet will return this beloved perspective.

Can you play in first person mode in Revenge of the Savage Planet?

While Revenge of the Savage Planet currently lacks a first-person mode, there's still hope for its return. After numerous fans voiced their disappointment, a developer from Raccoon Logic responded on Reddit, indicating that the team was "considering looking into a first-person option later down the line." Although this wasn't an official confirmation, it's a positive sign, especially considering the wave of negative feedback that has followed the decision to exclude this feature. With enough community pressure and continued dialogue, a first-person mode could very well be added in a future update.

The removal of the first-person option was part of a broader design choice focused on improving accessibility, particularly for platforming challenges and showcasing the game's full-character animations. As someone who has played Revenge of the Savage Planet, I understand the reasoning behind this decision. The third-person perspective enhances the gameplay, helping with long-distance platforming sequences in the game's vibrant world.

First person mode in Journey to the Savage Planet
Image via Raccoon Logic Studios Inc.

However, the lack of a first-person view is more apparent in combat. Engaging with the game's alien creatures and strange, bug-like enemies can feel somewhat clumsy. Switching to a first-person perspective would likely improve the fluidity and precision of combat encounters. Scanning objects would also fit better with this perspective, allowing players to pinpoint and analyze nearby flora and fauna easily.

First-person gameplay was essential to the original Journey to the Savage Planet. There was no third-person mode in the original, making the introduction of the new perspective in Revenge all the more baffling. Offering both perspectives may be the most straightforward path forward to capture the essence of the series and satisfy the player base.

Although there's no official timeline for a first-person mode in Revenge of the Savage Planet, the developer's responsiveness to community feedback bodes well. Since launch, the team has been actively addressing co-op and crossplay issues, suggesting that patches are in the works. Given the overwhelming demand for a first-person feature, the mode may be part of the update that the team's been working on. The fact that the game opens with a first-person cutscene fuels the speculation that the perspective might eventually make a return, but only time will tell. While we wait for more information, check out our guides about all planets and how to farm Silicon.

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Enzo holding a knife in Mafia: The Old Country

Mafia 3 was the first game in the series to go open-world, and while it aimed to expand the series' scope, it never quite captured what made the earlier titles special. Thankfully, The Old Country is going back to the old ways with a linear story. It's a step in the right direction, putting the spotlight back on what the series does best.

Mafia 1 and 2 laid the foundation for the series' linear gameplay, where the focus was solely on the protagonist's journey, leaving little room for distractions. Who needs an endless open world when the story is so captivating that you're compelled to follow it to the very end? That's what Mafia 2 did for me, my first proper introduction to the series. Watching Vito Scaletta rise through the criminal world wasn't just a story; it was an experience, deeply satisfying as power and wealth flowed with each step, making the journey all the more worthwhile. Seeing The Old Country return to that same focused style feels like the series finally correcting course after the detour that was Mafia 3.

Vito in Mafia 2
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Mafia: Definitive Edition solidified my commitment to the series' linear format, completely revamping the original. Tommy Angelo's story is the epitome of a classic mobster tale: an honest man who takes a wrong turn in life, only to find camaraderie and betrayal in equal measure. The way the game paints his evolution, his immersion in the world of crime, feels both genuine and riveting. The gameplay kept me on my toes, not just with gunfights or routine car chases, but through unique twists, like managing speed to avoid tickets or racing through the streets. I was so engrossed in Tommy's journey that the lack of sidequests or shops to explore didn't matter. All I cared about was what would happen to him next.

Sure, these stories can be completed in about 20 hours. And maybe Mafia: The Old Country's Enzo Favara will turn out the same. It's often said that longer games offer more value in those 20 hours, but Mafia 1 and 2 delivered some of my most memorable experiences. Concise, focused, and to the point, those hours felt far more meaningful.

Sometimes, I want a game I can sit down with, immerse myself in, and finish in a day or two. I can't even count the number of titles collecting dust in my library left unfinished because of their endless grind. With Mafia, every moment counted, leaving me with a lasting sense of accomplishment, no matter how bittersweet those endings might be. I'd much rather have The Old Country follow a similar format than risk an overly drawn-out, forgettable open world.

Even if you prefer open-world mechanics, it's not as though Mafia 1 and 2 abandon those elements. Mafia: Definitive Edition included small but memorable touches, like quirky phone booth sidequests that added a bit of surprise and challenge. One even took you on an out-of-this-world adventure as you survived an alien invasion. I'm still unsure why aliens are in a mobster game, but it made things more interesting. Mafia 2 had its own flavor of exploration, with clothing stores that let you swap outfits to match the fashion of the 1940s and 1950s. There was something charming about picking a fresh coat, tuning in to old-time radio, and cruising through the streets as the city quietly hummed around you.

Tommy at home base in Mafia 2
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You could argue that these features hinted at the series' potential to go fully open-world, and at the time, Mafia 3 seemed ready to embrace that path. I was genuinely excited to see the series expand its scope, but the map was wide but empty. Aside from causing chaos in the streets, there wasn't much to discover or do. It became a case of scale over substance. The game's opening hours stood out primarily because they leaned heavily into the narrative. Still, after that, it slipped into a repetitive cycle of taking down crime bosses. The missions lacked variety, and the story, which started with promise, stalled as Lincoln Clay's quest for revenge became increasingly one-note.

Had Mafia 3 followed a tighter, more structured approach, it might have lived up to the emotional weight it was reaching for. Lincoln's story had potential—there were even subtle callbacks to earlier entries that could have deepened the experience. But buried beneath filler content and an overstretched world, the heart that defined Mafia 1 and 2 just didn't come through.

Two characters in Mafia: The Old Country
Image via Hangar 13

Although Mafia: The Old Country has yet to be released, it already feels like it carries the same spirit that made its predecessors so compelling. I've always loved a good origin story, and shifting from familiar American cities to the mafia's birthplace in Sicily feels like a bold new beginning.

The recent The Old Country trailer has drawn comparisons to GTA 6, likely because the announcements came close together, but the two are in entirely different leagues. Mafia was never meant to be Grand Theft Auto, and it shouldn't try to be. I play Mafia because it offers a focused experience built around a story, not sandbox chaos. That's why I'm relieved that The Old Country isn't chasing open-world trends. Instead of trying to compete with vast, endless games, it's carving its own path, focusing on atmosphere, character, and narrative depth. In a genre obsessed with going bigger, developer Hangar 13's choice to go deeper makes it stand out.

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