GamersHeroes Tuesday, June 10, 2025 3:54 PM The team at Scarlet Moon, together with composer Dale North, have released Astral Ascent: The Outer Reaches Original Game Soundtrack across all major streaming platforms. The post Astral Ascent: The Outer Reaches Original Soundtrack Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:49 PM Set to release June 17, NC America is set to provide Aion Classic players the brilliant Luminess - their first action mage class - as part of Aion 4.0. The post Aion 4.0 Launching June 17 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:15 PM Developer and publisher Amazing Seasun Games announced that their multiplayer mecha third-person shooter Mecha BREAK is ready to launch July 1. The post Mecha BREAK Launching July 1 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 3:25 PM  As it turns out, the Dune: Part Two sandworm-shaped monstrosity that AMC passed off as a popcorn bucket wasn't the only one of its kind. In fact, since 2019, AMC has apparently made a killing selling all kinds of collectible tie-in buckets for the year's biggest blockbusters, from Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker to Taylor… |
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Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 2:50 PM  The new Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 demo is now live on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation. And folks, after playing it, I'm really excited to check out the full game next month. And I'm excited to see people set new records in it. |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 2:46 PM  You know what? Screw the Illuminate. I played round after round trying to get the Stingrays, also known as an Interloper, to spawn at least once, and those damn Overseers and Harvesters kept walking up and rocking me. In the end, I was victorious. A Stingray approached the airspace with reckless abandon, swooping in… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 2:45 PM  Days Gone maker Bend Studio has been hit by layoffs. Roughly a third of the first-party PlayStation team was reportedly cut following the recent cancelation of an unannounced live service project. |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 2:35 PM  Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 can put players through the ringer, not just because of the emotional story, but also due to the challenging bosses the game throws at you. Luckily, most dungeons contain a special chest called a Paint Cage that can contain valuable items to help get through some of the tougher fights… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 2:30 PM  A Halo dataminer has spotted something on the PlayStation Network API that appears to indicate that a new Halo game might soon be listed on the platform's PSN store. And it might be announced at a rumored Nintendo Direct later this month. |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 2:26 PM  Whether you've played the original Oblivion or not, chances are you've heard tales of the oddities awaiting you in the Shivering Isles. This expansion—the largest one for the open-world RPG—features a land of madness under the unyielding control of Sheogorath. It's a beautiful world, yet so immensely wrong. But that's… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:30 PM  The Final Fantasy Universes Beyond set for Magic: The Gathering isn't even out yet, and it's already become the best-selling expansion in the card game's history. That's great news for Wizards of the Coast owner Hasbro, but bad news for anyone who actually wants to get the cards. The limited-edition Final Fantasy X Secret Lair… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:25 PM  It goes without saying that Monster Hunter Wilds has a lot of equipment materials to keep track of. The Title 1 Update increased the amount with the likes of Mizutsune parts and the somewhat obscurely named Pinnacle Coins. While it's easy to know what the monster parts can be used for, the same can't be said for a… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:20 PM  As an open-ended life simulation, you could spend hours carefully and meticulously planning out your Zoi's life down to the smallest of details in inZOI. You could take an hour to craft a Zoi in the creator, but none of it matters if you don't have some sort of goal. Otherwise, you're just going to wander aimlessly… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:15 PM  As a life simulation game with limitless potential, you could very well craft a version of yourself in inZoi without social anxiety—a version of you that excels in your dream job, a chance to live vicariously through your virtual character. At least, that's how I usually play. But to reach such a point, you require a… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:55 PM  Master filmmaker David Lynch wasn't done telling mind-bending stories before his untimely passing in January 2025, and we finally have details on what was meant to be his latest one. In a revelatory interview with The Film Stage, Lynch's longtime cinematographer Peter Deming shared rare details on the inner workings… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:10 PM  AMC and Marvel's new Fantastic Four: First Steps popcorn bucket now has a price tag, and if you want to get your hands on this massive Galactus-shaped popped corn vessel, you'll need to spend $80. Yikes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:30 AM  Lies of P: Overture is a $30 expansion for the Pinocchio-inspired ode to Bloodborne that developer Neowiz shadow-dropped last Friday during Summer Game Fest Live. It immediately started kicking players asses. Even the veterans with tons of gear and multiple New Game Plus playthroughs. The developer says it's taking a… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:10 AM  A nearly year-long battle between SAG-AFTRA game actors and the major publishers over AI protections for performances is set to end, after both sides reached a tentative agreement this week. Details of the deal haven't yet been released, but the union says it includes "necessary AI guardrails" as companies adopt tools… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:05 AM  The world turns to WWDC (Worldwide Developers Conference) each year to see the latest innovations from the world of Apple (yes, the name is much like the MLB, one country's baseball league, holding a "World Series"), and boy oh boy, did they come out swinging this year! Apple is introducing a new gaming platform app,… |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 9:25 AM  Splatoon was completely absent from the Switch 2 launch. Now we know why. Nintendo decided to hold the Switch 2 upgrade for Splatoon 3 until the week after the new console arrived, announcing it Tuesday morning alongside an entirely new spin-off called Splatoon Raiders. |
Kotaku Tuesday, June 10, 2025 9:00 AM  The second half of Lost Records: Bloom & Rage released on April 15, reaching a stunning climax that will return to haunt Swann and her friends 27 years after the events that transpired during the summer of 1995. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 3:33 PM Dune Awakening only officially launched earlier today, and it already seems to be a hit. A combination of survival games like Valheim or Enshrouded with an MMO on the scale of World of Warcraft or Fallout 76, the new take on Frank Herbert's sci-fi universe seems to be finding a large audience interested in exploring the setting recently re-popularized by a pair of blockbuster films. After a solid start with an 'Advanced Access' version available to players who purchased its Deluxe or Ultimate Edition last week, the game has now come out for every buyer and is already attracting a huge audience and warm reviews. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:36 PM A lot goes into setting up and maintaining transport infrastructure. It only makes sense, then, that the incredible detail involved with modeling government systems in grand strategy games like Crusader Kings 3 or Europa Universalis 4 would eventually be translated into the present day logistics seen in projects like Microsoft Flight Simulator and Train Sim World. That's the approach taken by Worldwide Rush, an ambitious upcoming global transport simulator that you can check out for yourself thanks to the launch of a new demo on Steam. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best grand strategy games, Best simulation games, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:08 PM Civilization 7 hasn't got off to a great start. The latest entry to the long-running strategy series seeks to reinvigorate the design of past Civ games by introducing bold new systems. The most controversial of these is Ages, which looks to both set Civ 7 apart from its past while also offering the kind of shot in the arm necessary to keep it competitive with other recent history-focused RTS games like Ara History Untold, Age of Empires 4, and Total War: Pharaoh. Unfortunately, as welcome as Ages' uniqueness may be, it hasn't landed well with large swathes of the game's audience. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Civilization 7 review, Civilization 7 leaders, Civilization 7 Ages |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:03 PM Now that The Illuminate has been pushed back from Super Earth, we've got a bigger problem. The Terminids are suddenly coming for Helldivers 2's home of democracy, but luckily for us, Arrowhead has just massively upgraded the game's stealth detection system to help us out. So if you've stepped away from the fight, this is the time to jump back in. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Helldivers 2 weapons, Helldivers 2 stratagems, Helldivers 2 system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:34 PM Want to build a base in Dune Awakening? Constructing a base is one of the very first things you'll do on Arrakis, and it's also one of the most important things to get right. The weather is one of the most dangerous enemies in Dune Awakening, so having a base to shield you from the sun, regular sandstorms, and the highly dangerous Coriolis Storm is essential to survival on Arrakis. With our Dune Awakening base building guide, you'll have all the information you need to create the perfect stronghold, capable of withstanding almost anything the desert planet throws at you. For even more help in your adventures, check out our guides on how to get water in Dune Awakening, and the latest on how private servers work now that the MMO game has officially launched. Continue reading Dune Awakening base building guide MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:34 PM Want to use the Blood Purifier in Dune Awakening? Utilizing a Blood Purifier (or five) is a great way to ensure your base always has a constant supply of water, allowing you to quench your thirst and fill up any leftover containers. It's essential that you learn about how Dune Awakening water works, after all, you won't be able to survive the unbearable heat of Arrakis without this precious resource. Before you can use a Blood Purifier in the MMO game, you need to complete some prerequisite steps so that your Dune Awakening base can support them. Continue reading How to use Blood Purifiers in Dune Awakening MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:34 PM Searching for ways to get water in Dune Awakening? As it's one of the most important resources, finding ways to consistently get water should be one of your top priorities while adventuring across Arrakis. Although there are lots of water sources in Dune Awakening—like Dew, Windtraps, and Stillsuits—most of the best methods take time and resources. To keep your water levels flowing, we've explained all the best ways to get water below, including methods to get water early in your survival MMO adventure. Continue reading How to get water in Dune Awakening MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:29 PM It's official: there's a new Nintendo DS-style handheld gaming PC in town. The new Ayaneo Flip 1S DS, recently teased and now officially unveiled, won't do much to dodge those Nintendo comparisons, incorporating a two-screen display design, built-in keyboard, and game controls. This new Ayaneo handheld is a refresh of its earlier Flip DS, with a brand-new 7-inch 144Hz OLED major display at the top, coupled with a bigger 4.5-inch LCD display at the bottom. It's fast, too, with a brand new AMD gaming CPU that could make it one of the best handhelds on the market, depending on how well it performs in the real world. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:41 PM If you never experienced the Bethesda's action horror game, Ghostwire Tokyo, then you're in luck, because as much as you've missed out on a wonderfully eerie game with unique gameplay mechanics built around psychic powers, you also now have an opportunity to get it for just $7 in the latest Fanatical bundle. While much more action-oriented than developer Tango Gameworks' earlier release, The Evil Within, it's one that fans of the genre won't want to miss. Continue reading Get Bethesda's award-winning horror RPG Ghostwire Tokyo for just $7 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ghostwire: Tokyo review, Best RPG games, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:19 PM One of the finest uses of Game Workshop's sprawling sci-fi universe to date is Warhammer 40k: Space Marine. Created during an era where third-person action games like Gears of War, Uncharted, and Dead Space were massively popular, Relic Entertainment departed from its usual focus on making RTS classics like Homeworld, Company of Heroes, and Warhammer 40k: Dawn of War to create a shooter starring a squad of Ultramarines. Though its sequel, Space Marine 2, only came out last year, players interested in checking out the first entry to the series can now do so through a full remaster of the 2011 project, out today. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best Warhammer 40k games, Best space games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:14 PM What is the fastest car in GTA 5? If you want to tear up the asphalt, we've ranked all the quickest cars and bikes by their confirmed max in-game kph. Of course, there's more to a car than its fastest possible speed, but sometimes you just want to upgrade your vehicle to the max and see how far you can push that speedometer. It's worth noting that the fastest GTA 5 vehicles usually come with a hefty price tag, so we'll also let you know how to find the best option for breaking the sound barrier without breaking the bank. Keeping an eye on the latest GTA podium car is another savvy way to save some cash, and if you're also in the market for the fastest GTA 5 single-player car, we've got you covered. If you're still exploring the campaign, you'd also be wise to use our GTA 5 cheats list. Continue reading GTA 5 fastest car and bike 2025 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:11 PM What's on sale in the League of Legends Mythic shop? New skins for LoL are released all the time, with a new event arriving on the Rift every few weeks, but what happens if you missed the boat with that awesome K/DA Evelynn skin, or if you've seen a Hextech skin in a game of Summoner's Rift and want to bag it for yourself? The Mythic shop is a special storefront in the free PC game that stocks rare skins, wards, chromas, and Nexes finishers. These cosmetic items aren't available for real-world money, as they can only be purchased with Mythic Essence, so no more worrying about how much you've spent in League of Legends. The stock held in this store is rotated regularly, with some skins becoming unavailable for months, so it's best to keep up to date on what's on sale in the League of Legends Mythic store. Continue reading League of Legends Mythic shop June 2025 - what's on sale now? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:30 PM What is the best gaming mouse? That depends on your needs, but buying a quality rodent can revolutionize how it feels to interact with your gaming PC. A high-quality mouse with the features you need can make the difference between winning or losing in your favorite games or put more functions at your fingertips then you thought possible. Right now, the best gaming mouse is the Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed thanks to its comfortable shape, fantastic performance, and incredibly low price. For the best lightweight wireless, we've picked the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 while our budget option is the new Glorious Model O Eternal. Whatever your needs, though, there's a mouse on this list for you. Also, if you're not sure what to look for, have a read of the how to choose section of this guide and check out the FAQ, which should answer all your gaming mouse questions. Continue reading Best gaming mouse 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:07 PM Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale in the store? LoL is a free-to-play game in the truest sense - you can enjoy everything the MOBA offers for absolutely nothing. Now, if you were to ask a seasoned League player if that were true, they'd probably have to stifle a few tears as they check how much their bank account has suffered buying skins since they started battling on the Rift. Riot rotates a series of skins in the store, with the savviest of us holding out until the cosmetic they want ends up in the discount section store or even the League of Legends Mythic shop. The shiny new cosmetics are only available briefly, so act fast if you want to snag the new hotness. Here is every League of Legends skin on sale right now if you want to know what's in the store without booting up the client. Continue reading Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:58 AM There's a specific suburb in Muldraugh that I always use for a base; it's the one between Cortman Medical and the trailer park, just south of the gas station and the church. It's not because the houses are all on two floors, or because I often seem to find a working car there. It's because the zombies themselves seem to stay away - it's very lightly populated, and in Project Zomboid, the more alone you are, the better. But as much as safety, in Zomboid, I also relish unpredictability. It's the not knowing that keeps The Indie Stone's undead epic alive. With that in mind, the new Project Zomboid update for unstable build 42 is ideal. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best survival games, Best zombie games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:51 AM How do you join Monopoly Go Tycoon Club? Whether you're a Monopoly novice or a mega-rich tycoon, you have an equal chance of entering the elusive club if the stars align. Here's how to get a Tycoon Club invite, the Tycoon Club benefits, how its unique rewards work, and how to proudly show them off to those still waiting for their way in. Ready to make a big splash with Mr. M? Check out the latest list of free Monopoly Go dice links to score hundreds of free dice rolls every day. Save them up to breeze through upcoming Monopoly Go events. Wait for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz to start and make those spins go even further. Continue reading Monopoly Go Tycoon Club codes, rewards, and how to get an invite MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:46 AM Even with the prior knowledge that 007 First Light would be an origin story, the sight of IO Interactive's youthful James Bond was still a bit of a shock to the system. While there will of course be elements of a quintessential Bond, I was curious to know how this assassin-in-the-making would differ from the older versions we've seen on the big screen. After sitting in on IO's Summer Game Fest showcase in Hollywood, I grabbed cinematic and narrative director Martin Emborg to get a profile on our baby-faced Bond, and also dug into gadgets, villains, and what sets First Light apart from not only past 007 games but also the Hitman experience. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Upcoming PC Games, New PC Games, Best stealth games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:45 AM When is the next Valorant Night Market? Hopefully, some of your long sought-after weapon skins have been added to your collection. If you're unsure whether to part with your valuable Valorant points, we can tell you how long you have to decide - and if you're disappointed by your market, how long to wait until the next one. Of course, Valorant skins don't offer any competitive advantage, but looking cool and giving your opponents something pretty to look at as you dominate them in the FPS game offers its benefits. With anything from seasonal skins to colorful patterns and intimidating designs for most Valorant guns and blades, there's bound to be something you like in the next Valorant Night Market. Continue reading Next Valorant Night Market 2025 dates MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:43 AM A new set of AMD Ryzen gaming CPUs are coming for handheld gaming PCs, but the story behind them is a little strange. The new AMD Ryzen Z2 A will be very familiar for gamers, based on the same chip found in the Steam Deck. Meanwhile, the new AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme will sit at the other end of AMD's Z2 CPU lineup for handhelds and mobile devices, with AI features enabled on top. These two AMD chips are focusing on two very different types of handhelds. The best handhelds can shift in focus from great battery life to serious power demands, and while the new Z2 A could be a good, low-powered option for budget devices, the AI Z2 Extreme unlocks dedicated AI hardware in a way that AMD hasn't done before in its handheld lineup. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:42 AM 4X game Warhammer 40k: Gladius - Relics of War is free to keep on GOG right now, but you don't have long to snatch it up. So if you've got a hankering to explore, exploit, expand, and exterminate, now's the time to add Gladius to your library. With co-op and competitive modes, don't forget to round up some friends to take it for a spin, too. You can't argue when it's free. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best grand strategy games, Best Warhammer 40k games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:42 AM Is Dune Awakening down? While we still love single-player games, but there's also something to be said for the chaotic joy to be had in multiplayer experiences - especially massively multiplayer ones. One of the few downsides that comes with playing with friends and strangers around the world is the instability of online servers. As a survival MMO, Dune Awakening could be victim to severe server downtime, so if you're struggling to get into Arrakis, that could be why. Here, we've got the latest on maintenance in the crafting game, and the current Dune Awakening server status. Continue reading Is Dune Awakening down? Server status right now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:41 AM June 10, 2025: We looked for new Mech Arena codes and checked the validity of current codes. What are the new Mech Arena codes? If you want to keep up with your teammates and opponents in Plarium's fast-paced mech shooter, you're going to need A-Coins and Credits to get the latest weapons and gear. Luckily, this free PC game offers many ways to get more XP, A-Coins, and Credits, including daily login rewards and challenges. There are also regular new Mech Arena redemption codes for the multiplayer game, too, and we've listed all the current ones below. These codes not only provide you with in-game currency to upgrade your gear, others occasionally even reward you with a whole new mech for nothing, so don't miss out. Continue reading Mech Arena codes June 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best multiplayer games, The best free PC games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:37 AM Mini gaming PC owners have typically had a choice: downsize and lose their graphics card, use an eGPU enclosure, or keep their rig large enough to plug their GPU in directly. This bizarre build, however, turns that logic on its head, integrating an entire PC into the chassis of an Nvidia GeForce graphics card instead. The end result is a Frankenstein monster that, in the end, isn't really a GPU after all. Ripping apart an Nvidia graphics card to fit an entire PC inside it might have seemed impossible just a few years ago. However, the best mini gaming PC designs are now small enough to accommodate incredibly small motherboards, which can then squeeze into tiny spaces, such as this graphics card. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:59 AM Scrambly makes it possible to earn money while playing games or other apps on your phone We understand that some people might be skeptical about that, but it is 100% legit and it's not like you're getting paid in crypto or anything like that - it's actual cash or gift cards for you to use as you please. Continue reading Get paid to play your favorite mobile games with Scrambly |
PCGamesN Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:25 AM What are the best free MMOs on PC? The best MMORPGs demand a massive amount of your time, so if you want to try one out first and ensure it's for you, you want to avoid a massive payout. With an incredible offering of free-to-play games out there, especially in the massively multiplayer online space, we're here to help you find genuinely enjoyable free MMO experiences and avoid the cheap cash-ins. Even if your bank account is best friends with the number zero, our list of the best free MMORPGs currently available on PC promises endless hours of gameplay at absolutely no cost. From space games to anime games, let's take a look at some of the best free PC games that are available to play without breaking the bank. Continue reading Free MMORPGs and MMOs to play right now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:53 PM  When you have a game that is so run focused like Elden Ring Nightreign, balance is the key to not getting someone to throw their controller at a wall, cursing their own birth as they do so. Up until now, there were parts of Elden Ring Nightreign that certainly weren't balanced, though that mostly came down to a few bugs. As of today though, there's a new update you can download for the roguelike which brings in some much needed fixes. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:59 AM  Finding Lies of P: Overture a bit too hard? Don't worry, I'm not going to tell you just "get good" like those randos you see littered all over Twitter. I'm actually here to say that you're not alone on this one. The story expansion for the conceptually weirdest Soulslike in town dropped during Geoff's Onslaught Of Generally OK Announcements (aka, Summer Game Fest) as a surprise release, and it seems like the general feedback so far has been "please make it a bit easier so Twinkocchio doesn't get battered so hard." |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:52 AM  Helldivers 2 developers Arrowhead have unleashed the latest twist in the game's Galactic War, with urban battles against the Terminids now on the cards. Rather than defending cities on Super Earth, this time the task is swatting bug invasions of population centres across multiple planets. A tough assignment, but to be fair, successfully protecting their home planet against the still-at-large Illuminate should have given players plenty experience of street fighting (not the Ryu and Chun-Li kind). |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:50 AM  Esports pros aren't the only gamers who need higher frame rates these days, with advancements in GPUs squeezing more and more frames out of games. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, June 10, 2025 8:15 AM  Wizards of the Coast knows the people thirst for more more Baldur's Gate 3-ish CRPGs, and the company's president has made it clear they still plan on making those kinds of things, even if the D&D action game they recently announced will be a different kettle of magic frogs "Don't get me wrong," said President John Hight when speaking to Polygon about the different possibilities making a D&D game offers being a factor in going that route with this latest game, "we are going to do CRPGs that are going to be as serious as BG3." |
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Siliconera Tuesday, June 10, 2025 4:00 PM
Square Enix announced that more Kingdom Hearts mouse pads are on the way, with four circular options and one desk-size option coming to Japan. These will debut there on September 20, 2025. While these items will likely appear worldwide, as Amazon and Square Enix Store both do carry past and other series designs, none of them are currently on any US storefronts just yet.
As the Kingdom Hearts II desk-size mouse pad is the largest, it is also the most expensive. It will cost 3,850円 (~$27). It is over 31 inches by almost 16 inches, and it is designed to cover a substantial area on a desk. These types of mats could also be used when playing card games or engaging in other activities. It features characters like Sora, Riku, Kairi, Roxas, Donald, Goofy, Mickey, Namine, Ansem, and members of Organization XIII.
Here's how that looks:
The four Kingdom Hearts circular mouse pads are 1,650円 (~$12) each. They are about eight inches around (200mm), so they're really designed to only be used with mice. These each feature stained glass motifs. One features Xion front and center, with characters like Axel, Saix, Roxas, and Xehanort behind her. The second features Riku with Namine, King Mickey, and Ansem behind him. After that is one with Sora and Kairi back to back, with images of Namine and Roxas behind them. Finally, the last one features Sora in a crown sitting on a throne.
This is how all four of those will look:
As a reminder, all of the past mouse pads in this line featured similar sorts of designs. So circular ones always looked like stained glass windows, and the rectangular full-desk ones featured notable art with multiple characters.
The Kingdom Hearts mouse pads will debut in Japan on September 20, 2025. We'll likely see them worldwide sometime after that.
The post New Kingdom Hearts Mouse Pads Debut in September appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, June 10, 2025 3:00 PM
There will be two Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter collector's editions appearing alongside the standard release of the game after September 19, 2025. However, they won't both be available at launch. The SteelBook, which features an additional case as a selling point, will debut alongside the Nihon Falcom JRPG. However, all non-game and SteelBook case items in the Bracer Edition sold via Limited Run Games and Clear River Games will ship separately from the game and appear between November 15, 2025 and December 15, 2025. Both all also provide permanent access to the Launch Celebration Pack of DLC costumes and items that will otherwise only be available until October 19, 2025.
The SteelBook Edition of Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is $79.99. This includes a normal case with foil embossed slipcover, the SteelBook case, and a physical Switch or PS5 copy to start. We also get the Classic Estelle and Joshua DLC costumes based on their appearances in The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky. The Launch Celebration Pack is a part of this bonus as well.
The Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Bracer Edition is the more expensive of the two at $179.99. It comes with everything in the SteelBook Edition. However, more physical items are. included. There's an art book, a mini soundtrack CD, a replica of the Bracer Guild notebook, a cloth map showing the whole Liberl region, and a music box that plays the theme song called "The Whereabouts of Light."
Here's a gallery showing how both of these Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter collector's editions will look:
In addition to the two Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter collector's editions, there is also a set with other accessories and items. Pin Box confirmed it will sell a Bracer Supply Box. That costs $272.66 and includes items like a replica Orbment with Orbment Quartz and take on Estelle's bag.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter will come to the Switch, PS5, and PC on September 19, 2025.
The post 2 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Collector's Editions Revealed appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, June 10, 2025 2:00 PM
Square Enix set up new Final Fantasy XIV social media accounts, with the company now discussing FFXIV on Bluesky. There are actually four accounts on the service, and all of them currently shared the first announcement post and teaser video. This means people can follow the MMORPG there in English, French, German, and Japanese.
In the reveal, Square Enix noted this isn't a replacement for any of the other FFXIV social media accounts. It's designed to complement them instead. It is unknown if everything we see on, say, the X and Instagram accounts will also be mirrored on the FFXIV Bluesky account. However, right now there are posts on both of those matching the new announcement. As this is the most recent notice on every platform, we'll need to keep an eye on accounts in the future to see if every message will always appear everywhere.
It is important to note that the different language FFXIV social media accounts can post unique news based on what is relevant to the region, so we could see that happen with the Bluesky one. For example, June 6th is "Sheep Day" in Japan, and only the official Japanese X account shared a screenshot from Solution Nine.
This means we'll have another option to check for possible announcements from upcoming events. There will be a Letter from the Producer LIVE LXXXVII held on June 20, 2025. Then on July 4, 2025, there will be a panel with Naoki Yoshida that will touch on games at Anime Expo 2025.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. A mobile adaptation is in development.
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Siliconera Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:00 PM
Square Enix announced that two Final Fantasy XVI books will appear outside Japan, with The Art of FFXVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide art book and LOGOS: The World of FFXVI lore compilation both appearing in English in 2026. LOGOs will appear first on March 31, 2026, followed by the art book on May 5, 2026.
I suppose someone could consider LOGOS to be similar to the Ultimania Final Fantasy books, only this is written from the perspective of Final Fantasy XVI character Harpocrates II Hyperboreos and others to go over lore. Square Enix also has Ben Starr as Clive, Stewart Clarke as Dion, and Christopher York as Gav writing segments as their characters to help provide additional insights into the people they played. That will cost $44.99, and the Square Enix Online Store version comes with bookmarks.
Here are official photos of the cover, bookmarks, and some of its pages.
The Art of Final Fantasy XVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide is the second art book for this entry, as the first FFXVI one showed up in 2023. While LOGOS is a 256-page tome, this is a lighter, 96-page book. That's because it specifically focuses on the Echoes of the Fallen and The Rising Tide DLC released after launch. The Square Enix Online Store version comes with an A4-size print of Kazuya Takahashi's art of the cast.
Square Enix shared initial images of the bonus art and this book as well.
LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI will launch on March 31, 2026, The Art of FFXVI: Echoes of the Rising Tide will debut on May 5, 2026, and the game is on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC now.
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Siliconera Tuesday, June 10, 2025 12:00 PM
During a Shift Up Producers' Creative Dialogue Special Livestream that included NieR: Automata creator Yoko Taro and producer Yosuke Saito, a rerun of that crossover event in Goddess of Victory: NIKKE ended up confirmed. That collaboration comes back on July 3, 2025. This is almost two years after its debut in September 2023.
Since this is a rerun event, we do know quite a bit about what to expect from it. 2B and A2 appeared as the banner units and were SSR ones, while Pascal showed up as an SR unit we could earn. A special story appeared involving Machine Lifeforms. There were also costumes, with 2B getting a YoRHa Uniform 1 design. It is unknown if we could see more characters or costumes in the rerun yet.
Here's the PV from the original run of that NieR: Automata Goddess of Victory: NIKKE crossover:
The full Producers' Creative Dialogue Special Livestream can be seen below:
This means we'll see one crossover collab come to Goddess of Victory: NIKKE after another. The Stellar Blade one kicks off on June 12, 2025. That features Eve and Raven as banner characters, Lily as one we can earn from the event, and Providence as a boss we can fight. There will also be Neurolink and Skin Suit costumes for Eve that are based on attire from the game.
All three of these games are tied together in another way too. Stellar Blade got both NieR: Automata and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE DLC added to it after launch.
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is available on PCs and mobile devices, and the NieR: Automata event returns on July 3, 2025. The game is available on the PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The anime adaptation is streaming via Crunchyroll. Stellar Blade is on the PS5 and PC.
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Siliconera Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:00 AM
A new crossover merchandise collection pairing Spy x Family characters with Sanrio mascots will appear in Japan. Shueisha revealed the new collaboration on the Japanese official website for the Spy x Family franchise.
This crossover will pair all four members of the Forger family with different Sanrio mascots. It will respectively pair Loid with Pompompurin, Yor with My Melody, Anya with Hello Kitty, and Bond with Cinnamoroll. The Anya-Hello Kitty pair will also have an additional non-chibi artwork in the overall lineup.
The new merchandise collection will be primarily available physically via pop-up stores set to appear temporarily in Tokyo (Ikebukuro), Osaka (Umeda), and Fukuoka (Tenjin) in the latter half of August 2025. Online pre-orders for the goods are also immediately available via Toho Animation Store. However, the Japanese web store only supports domestic shipments without any international forwarding widget.
Here is the complete list of merchandise, along with the prices in Japanese yen:
The Spy x Family - Sanrio Characters Pop Up Store will be available August 13-31, 2025. Online pre-orders of the merchandise are immediately available in Japan, and Toho Animation Store will ship the products domestically starting in September 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:00 AM
Nintendo used its Nintendo Today app to announce a new Splatoon Raiders spin-off game and Splatoon 3 update for the Switch 2. While there's no release date for the new title, the patch that adds upgrades is 10.0.0 and debuts on June 12, 2025. This comes after the company ended new events and additions in September 2024 for Splatoon 3.
In the case of Splatoon 3, this will be one of the free Switch 2 patches to enhance the game. Of course it will run better on the new system and look better there. There will also be crossplay between folks on the Switch and Switch 2. Urchin Underpass will debut as a stage, 30 weapon kits will be part of a Splatlands weapon collection, more Badges will appear, Freshness caps will be higher. Finally, Anarchy Battle will use Series Weapon Power to ensure even weapons you're trying for the first time or learning will be as powerful as ones you've mastered.
In the case of Splatoon Raiders, the first trailer teased players as a pilot and mechanic heading to Spirhalite Islands alongside Shiver, Frye, and Big Man from Deep Cut. The trio learned about potential treasure there. Following a crash, it looks like we'll explore areas alongside a robot. Other segments also showed our avatar fishing and hanging out with characters at a camp. That segment closed on a teaser of a major beam of light emerging from the ground and unusual storm brewing around it.
Here's the official trailer for both the new game and Switch 2 upgrade.
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Siliconera Tuesday, June 10, 2025 9:00 AM
Astro's Playroom on the PS5 set something of a standard for console "tech demo" launch games and showpieces. It educated while also acting as a genuinely pleasant and compelling platformer. Especially since it ended up being a free pack-in for the system. Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is the equivalent for Nintendo's newest console generation and, while it is education and enlightening, it is nowhere near as enjoyable. Especially since it comes with a $9.99 price tag.
The setup for Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is one of the things I genuinely appreciate about this application. It's set up in the same way as the sort of console experiences for this system ahead of launch. You pick an avatar for yourself out of a line of pre-generated folks waiting to get into a Nintendo Exhibit. Once your time comes, you head out onto a show floor organized on top of a giant Switch 2 and its peripherals. So the experience begins on Joy-Con 2 (L) Area, with more opening up as you collect stamps and unlock new difficulty levels for the minigame tech demos or additional locations. You can also chat with other attendees. The concept is sound, the design is great, and I love the style.
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is broken down into two types of experiences. One involves short quizzes taken after reading an article describing either an element of the console or its one of its peripherals' design. The other involves an interactive display of some feature tied to the device. So in Joy-Con 2 (L) Area, you can take quizzes about the construction of the controller, play Dodge the Spiked Balls: Survival Mode, and play Find the Strongest Rumble: Along a Line. The quizzes there cover things like the new rumble feature, while the activities show off the mouse-based elements of the new controller and HD Rumble 2. Once you do enough there to earn its stamps, you unlock Area B, which is Nintendo Switch 2 Console Area.
The execution of everything is fine too. There's a fast travel option that comes up after you reach Area B. The UI is clear, so it is easy to see how many stamps you collected. Since the minigames are all essentially tech demos, there are ample explanations and they're usually quite educational. The quality isn't something I'd call into question.
I'm just not a big fan of how Nintendo handled the content presented here. The information for the quiz sections is fascinating. I did feel like I understood the console, controllers, dock, and camera much better after going through them. They aren't challenging either, so long as you pay attention. But while they're novel, I would probably never gone through them if I didn't need some easy stamps. They weren't so interesting that I consider them required reading.
Likewise, the minigames present in Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour are nowhere near as joyful and fun as Astro's Playroom. I think I might have had more fun with 1-2-Switch. I know I liked Nintendo Land better. None of the minigames here are memorable, and they all feel like tech demos manned by overly enthusiastic staff trying to manufacture a "good time" while nudging you along like, "Hey, see how this works here? Try this! Neat, right? Right?" Some are incredibly bland, like HDR Fireworks designed to show the difference between brightness in SDR and HDR. At worst, I felt like I did the thing and at least got a stamp out of it. At best, I thought the educational element of it ended up being worthwhile. Especially in Super Mario Bros 4K, which helped show how many pixels the original Super Mario Bros 1-1 level took up, the way HD Rumble 2 mimics sensations in Maracas Physics, and appreciated how Open the GL/GR Locks got me used to using the new buttons on the Switch 2 Pro Controller.
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour works fine. It's totally functional and educational. It just isn't fun in the same way games like Nintendo Land and Astro's Playroom are. Considering this is a premium product that costs real money, I feel like there needed to be more to it in order to make it worthwhile. If it was even $4.99, rather than $9.99, I might consider recommending it for the insights and experiences that can sometimes be fascinating. As-is, you'll probably pick out the more novel elements and upgrades to the new system while playing better games like Mario Kart World.
Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is available for the Switch 2.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 10, 2025 3:18 PM
Title Update 2 is coming to Monster Hunter Wilds in June, and plenty of new content awaits fans of the game.
While Capcom has yet to reveal the exact content in detail, there have been early sneak peeks. Let's have a gander at what to expect as part of the upcoming title update, which will feature new monsters, weapon improvements, and more. I am also expecting a Title Update 2 show from Capcom, like the one they did for the earlier major update in Spring.
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All major Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 2 features
If you're bored of defeating the mighty monsters, there is great hope. New Tempered monsters (8*) will be added as special quests for players to conquer. Additionally, a new Arch-Tempered monster will appear in exclusive hunts. We will have more information about the upcoming Arch-Tempered Monster closer to release.
The Hammer is one weapon that will receive a major overhaul. It will add the offset effects for different attacks and a follow-up attack on a successful offset. Other weapons like the Dual Blades are also expected to receive changes, but some nerfs might also be on the cards. Capcom has also announced that weapons will continue receiving tweaks in the future.
Title Update 2 will continue to receive Quality of Life updates, such as Seikret usability, the ability to view skill details with a single button, and more. For example, the positions and movement of your Seikret and handler won't interfere with gameplay. Layered weapons are also included in the plans for the upcoming summer update.
Monster Hunter Wilds Title Update 2 release date
Capcom hasn't disclosed an exact date as of writing. We know the update is coming at the end of June, and I will put my bets in the window of June 26-27, right before the last weekend. Once Capcom confirms the exact date, it will be added to this guide, so be sure to check back.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 10, 2025 2:55 PM
June 2025's Steam Next Fest is off and running, boasting a plethora of new and returning demos for upcoming games on PC, so I've been pretty busy.
During this past weekend's gaming showcases like Summer Game Fest and Xbox's showing, I began adding a ton of games to my wishlist, downloading demos, and sifting through all of them to see what's what, and so I've been tearing through them to try and find the next big sleeper hit.
I've played about a dozen or so demos and added multiple games to my wishlist, such as Ambrosia Sky, Phase Zero, and PIGFACE, but I still have a lot more to seek out and download. And so, I am enlisting you, dear reader, for help.
What June 2025 Steam Next Fest demos have caught your eye? Which were you excited for, but ended up being disappointed in? Is there anything that surprised you by coming out of nowhere and immediately ending up on your wishlist?
June gaming events are always full of exciting, triple-A announcements for games like Resident Evil Requiem, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, or 007 First Light. But a lot of gold can be found within Steam Next Fest and other indie festivals like it, and sometimes you just need to go out of your way to play it yourself to find your next most anticipated game.
So, what Steam Next Fest demos do you recommend? Visit Steam's Next Fest page to browse and play, and then let us know in the comments below.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 10, 2025 2:53 PM
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 10, 2025 2:26 PM
Steam Next Fest is one of my favorite gaming events of the year, and for good reason. For a week straight, gamers get to try out free demos for upcoming games. These events are an opportune time for indie developers to show off what they've been working on.
And I've found what could be my next favorite as a fan of retro platformers.
Windswept, an adorable platformer from developer WeatherFell, is one of these many indie games looking to impress during this Steam Next Fest. The game follows Marbles, a fresh duck hatchling, and Checkers, a resourceful little turtle, who've been swept away from their homes during a devastating storm. Together, they must find their way back, navigating thick forests and fighting fearsome foes in the process.
As you pilot the two animals, you'll combine their talents to overcome obstacles. Marbles can glide horizontally from platform to platform, launch into the air with a spin attack, and yeet Checkers into enemies to take them out. Checkers, on the other hand, is all about verticality. He can throw Marbles into the air and serve as a platform for Marbles to jump on top of, allowing for the traversal of deadly chasms.
I've only played the first few levels of Windswept so far, but I can tell you I'm duly intrigued. Throughout your journey, you'll team up with other animals—including a dolphin, a giant iguana, and a fluffy husky—all of which introduce new ways to travel around the game's many maps. There are plenty of bosses to beat, the retro art style is adorable, and the gameplay is fun and fluid.
But wait! There's more. I haven't even talked about my favorite part of the game yet: collectibles. No platformer could call itself a true platformer without hidden collectibles—and boy, does Windswept hit the ground running on this front. Each level, including the first tutorial map, has a set of collectible coins for you to find. Some of them are out in the open but may be challenging to get to, demanding you to combine Marble's and Checker's talents to reach. Others are sneakily hidden behind objects and require you to hunt for them. More still can be found in bonus levels reached via portals. These bonus levels introduce new objectives: defeat all the enemies or collect all the coins in a map, for example, all while a timer ticks down at the top of your screen.
These collectibles are tracked as you progress through a map, ordered in such a way that makes it clear when you've missed one before you've advanced far enough into your playthrough of a level. I adore when developers design their systems like this; as a relatively busy person, I don't always have time to backtrack and hunt for hidden items. But I'm also a completionist at heart, which can make playing through a game fairly aggravating if it has a collectibles system. Windswept, though, makes it satisfying without being too demanding, and it's kept me eager to check every little nook and cranny for that 100 percent badge.
You can give Windswept's demo a whirl yourself during Steam Next Fest, which runs until June 16. For those of you looking for other demos to try out, the team at Destructoid also recommends Ambrosia Sky, a game reminiscent of Power Wash Simulator (if it took place on an alien planet), and Phase Zero, an indie horror that fans of Resident Evil will love.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 10, 2025 2:08 PM
The Fully Loaded Evolution is locked and available in EA FC 25, and Ultimate Team users can improve their midfield with the help of this upgrade.
The new evolution is pretty cheap (25,000 coins is manageable), and improves a CM item. As upgrades, you get new playstyles, roles, and stat boosts. There are plenty of good choices to include in this evolution, but you can also unearth unknown gems. This guide will help you make the best possible choice before using up the evolution slot.
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EA FC 25 Fully Loaded Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the Fully Loaded Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Fully Loaded Evolution upgrades
There are five levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 3 upgrades
Level 4 upgrades
Level 5 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade conditions
Level 2 upgrade conditions
Level 3 upgrade conditions
Level 4 upgrade conditions
Level 5 upgrade conditions
Best players to use in Fully Loaded Evolution
Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution.
Your club's evo chain candidates can provide unique solutions exclusive to your Ultimate Team squad.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:48 PM
The latest Marvel Rivals update has been announced, but don't get too excited for any changes to meta-offending heroes or team compositions.
This week's upcoming patch for the hero shooter is all about skins! And a couple of bug fixes. But mainly skins, and they're all in celebration of 616 Day (June 16) in honor of Earth-616, which is the Prime Universe in Marvel's multiverse.
But the celebration will cost you. The patch marks the return of several limited-time bundles, which were not supposed to come back, only to now return less than six months later for players to purchase once again.
Several winter-themed bundles, along with some highly sought-after cyborg skins for Captain America and Hawkeye, will return to the game's shop for a week, along with new Future Foundation skins for Mister Fantastic and Invisible Woman.
There are a handful of bug fixes in the notes, too, but that's it for the scheduled game changes thus far. Read on down below to see everything coming in the Marvel Rivals June 12 update, which should go live around 9pm CT on Thursday.
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Marvel Rivals patch notes: June 12 update
New Store items
For one week only, enjoy the return of exclusive limited-time bundles:
Fixes
Heroes
For the full patch notes for Marvel Rivals' 20250612 update, visit the game's official website.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:46 PM
The Shapeshifters promo is coming soon to EA FC 25, and we have the first set of leaks on social media.
Thanks to in-game objectives, we already have the confirmed release date for the promo. A few cards have also been confirmed (as part of the Season 8 Pass), but EA Sports has remained tight-lipped about the promo cards. So here's a look at the rumored cards expected to appear as part of the new promo.
Complete list of EA FC 25 Shapeshifters players
So far, we have only one name, and he needs no introduction.
As we get more leaks, they will be added to the list. Shapeshifters will have three teams, so it will be a major promo. The promo will include Icons and regular footballers, so bad luck for those who love Heroes.
Here's a list of all the confirmed cards. All these items are obtainable from the Season Pass.
The Shapeshifters cards have two special properties about them.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:24 PM
It is by no means wild to claim that Lethal Company is one of the most revolutionary horror games of the past decade. It spawned a genre of its own, one where proximity voice chat plays a crucial role.
But what if I told you that another game was made and just got its demo in the land of Steam Next Fest, where the best indies lie?
The effect of the uncanny valley is immensely strong in Mimesis
Enter: Mimesis. A co-op horror game that puts you and your friends against... well, you and your friends. The formula it follows is the same as we saw in Lethal Company and R.E.P.O.: go to a spooky place, collect scrap, sell it, and then do it all again. Sounds simple, sounds fun—and it is. However, there is one horrifying aspect that makes this game stand out among the rest, and that, my friends, are the Mimics.
While other horror games have tried out the concept of mimicry to try and copy the player and their pals, Mimesis does so in such a terrifying way that I was sweating all throughout playing with one of my friends, and that's just in a two-man lobby.
The mimics not only record what you say but try to map your movements, behavior, and mannerisms, so as to look as real as they possibly can. I won't lie and say that I didn't get fooled by both the Mimic and my friend poking fun at me by pretending to be one. It was horribly scary, and I loved every second of it.
The game's sessions take place over three days, just like in Lethal Company, and the Mimics build compound knowledge each subsequent day. If you have a very long and successful run, the Mimics will build so much knowledge of you that it becomes genuinely difficult to discern reality from mimicry.
They play back what you or your friends say; whenever you die, a new Mimic spawns on your body, meaning your friends won't have any idea that you're really gone.
The more your lobby dies, the more Mimics there are in the game, all masterfully copying your team and playing tricks on the mind. Mankind has an ingrained fear of the uncanny, things that look familiar, but there's something off with them. The mimics in Mimesis are embodiments of this concept and will strike fear in even the most hardened of horror gamers.
It is genuinely amazing, and it's only a demo.
It's free at the moment as part of Steam Next Fest
The game is not set to release before the third quarter of this year, and I believe that by the time all its systems are fleshed out, the game will be even more terrifying than it is currently. It utilizes a fantastic, simple gameplay loop and adds to it an incredible mechanic that many have tried to implement but failed to make it worth your while.
Mimesis, however, is more than worth a try. If you've a knack for horror games and want your friends to be your worst nightmare, give Mimesis a try. It has a free demo as part of the Steam Next Fest, alongside countless other indie adventures that deserve our attention now more than ever.
The more successful indies there are, the less chance corporate studios have to muck everything up more than they already have. So, do your part and give the devs some honest feedback so they can create the most haunting horror experience imaginable.
Do you think more games should go for mimics and add them to their monster rosters? Or do you think the tech is not there yet for them to be smart enough? Let us know below.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:13 PM
If you've been playing Fortnite for a while, you'll know just how powerful Exotic weapons can be. Chapter 6, Season 3: Super introduces another form of these weapons, simply titled "Unstable Exotics," that can easily wipe the floor with your opponents. Their power depends entirely on how you use them.
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Where to find Unstable Exotic weapons in Fortnite
Unstable Exotics weapons are a drop from Overlord Spires during Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3: Super. Defeating an Overlord Spire causes them to drop a random Exotic weapon and several Legendary items, letting you easily deck out your loadout with powerful gear early in your match.
There are three different Unstable Exotic weapons you can obtain from Overlord Spires:
Alongside being much more powerful than your average weapon, each one also has unique effects. The Voltage Burst Pistol has a chance to launch an electric shockwave effect when you shoot with it, knocking back and dealing increased damage to anyone in its radius. The Yoink Shotgun has a chance to pull enemies toward you, while the Frostfire Shotgun can speed you up and slow enemies down.
Of these three weapons, the Frostfire Shotgun is often the one that shines the brightest with its movement effects. Not only is it powerful, easily dealing over 100 damage per shot if you land most of its bullets on your target, but it can also slow your opponents down, making it much more difficult for them to escape your attacks. You can also increase your movement speed to achieve a similar effect. Nonetheless, each weapon has its pros and cons, and it's ultimately up to you to find the best use in specific situations.
How to find and defeat Overlord Spires in Fortnite
Overlord Spires are mini-bosses you can encounter during your Fortnite matches. They spawn randomly around the map, indicated by a large spire map icon surrounded by ominous, swirling energy. You won't know its exact location until the Battle Bus starts moving, with the Overlord Spire itself activating after the first Storm Circle begins.
Overlord Spires are tricky to defeat. The only way to eliminate them is to break the shields surrounding it while dodging its barrage of energy attacks. Nearby demon henchmen will also attack you, so you'll need to defend yourself against them. We also can't forget players who are drawn to the possibility of grabbing an Exotic weapon for themselves.
Overall, the Overlord Spire itself isn't difficult to defeat as long as you have enough gun ammo to shoot down its shields and some extra health in case some stray henchmen bullets hit you. The main obstacle is other players, especially those who frequently visit these spots to get some loot. If someone else reaches the Overlord Spire before you or steals the Exotic, chase after them and eliminate them to drop the weapon, letting you grab it back before continuing with your match.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 10, 2025 1:01 PM
As I continue my trek through a mountain of Steam Next Fest demos, I feel compelled to let the world know about one that caught me by surprise this morning.
I saw Ambrosia Sky's trailer during one of many game showcases this past weekend and didn't think too much of it, but now that I've played it, I think it's one to keep an eye on for whenever it launches because it's got a unique hook and some fun potential.
In Ambrosia Sky, players "take on the role of Dalia as she returns to her home in the outer rings of Saturn to investigate strange deaths and the alien contamination that caused them," all from a first-person perspective as you use a chemical sprayer to clean up alien fungus that is growing throughout the space colonies.
"When we first started thinking about Ambrosia Sky, we were initially interested in how we could blend the 'job sim' style of gameplay, similar to PowerWash Simulator, with narrative-heavy exploration," the game's devs at Soft Rains said in a blog post. "This led us to consider different forms of cleaning in the world, which in turn led us to death cleaners and individuals who clean up after a person passes away. We then connected those acts of care with the rigorous standards of jobs in biohazard cleaning."
The gameplay immediately evokes memories of PowerWash Simulator, as you're able to change up your spray type and nozzle to better suit the situation, all while getting upgrades to make the job easier as you take on clean-up missions throughout the campaign.
As you clean up the varying alien fungi, you can also harvest fruit from them to research and get different spray types like one that's flammable, one that's electric, and more to help you throughout the missions.
But there's a bit more to it, too. The main character, Dalia, also has a grappling hook on her left hand that she can use to traverse bigger areas within the confines of these space buildings, but also use it to grab items from a distance and then throw them, too.
And another main mechanic in the game is to find the recently deceased among the fungal mayhem to help deliver last rites, which is a very sweet touch to the game that plays cozier than it may sound as a concept. This facet of the game reminds me greatly of the 2008 film Sunshine Cleaning about a family's business of cleaning up after crime scenes and grisly deaths, something that must be done with care.
If you'd like to check out Ambrosia Sky yourself, and I highly recommend you do so, you can try out the demo during Steam Next Fest right now.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 10, 2025 11:03 AM
Dune Awakening has many different skills to unlock, and prioritizing the best will help you manage your resources and improve your character faster and better.
Before deep diving into the best skills, it's important to understand they're class-specific. When creating a new character, you get to pick your class, and there are no so-called best classes. Every class has its skill tree: you begin with one and then unlock more by leveling up.
Top skill choices in Dune Awakening
I have presented the skills and added their descriptions in a tabular format to make it easier for you to understand. You'll need to use the skills within the specific class as outlined in the table. After picking the class you like, use the information in the following table to build your character up in Dune Awakening.
So far, in my experience, skills aren't a gamebreaker. You can still progress smoothly without going for the most meta choices for your class. However, opting for the more effective ones will hasten your in-game progression. If I had to recommend a path, begin with the Trooper class, as it's easier to master (you can make a few mistakes but remain okay for the most part).
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:44 AM
Okay, Mario Kart gamers. We've had a few days now to digest Mario Kart World and all it has to offer. How are we feeling?
I love the game. I reviewed it with a high score, and I've been enjoying myself hopping on for some Free Roam or Knockout Tour whenever I have some free time. I think it's a joy to play...only until it isn't. And therein lies the rub with our old pal Mario and his karts. Those damn items.
I am SICK of Mega Mushroom. I'm sick of getting flattened by a giant Baby Peach as they monster truck my ass from behind and blow past me in the standings. Also, the frequency at which I am in first place (not very often) compared to how often I get hit by a Blue Shell immediately when I am in first place is astounding.
There's also the classic Lightning which sucks all the joy out out of your life, shrinks you down, and stops all of your momentum, all while destroying whatever item you were saving. And then, of course, there's Bullet Bill, the reward for being in last place. UGH.
And so I ask you, Destructoid, what's the worst, most rage-inducing item to get trolled by in Mario Kart? As I said, for me, it's the Mega Mushroom. The new MKW item turns characters gigantic and gives them a speed boost, allowing them to flatten anyone in their path. It's infuriating.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:27 AM
Completing story quests is one of the best ways to quickly earn XP in Fortnite while also keeping up with the ongoing storyline. Some of the first story quests you need to finish in the Super season are the Trials of Morgan Myst.
Like most story quests, these have some decently tricky tasks that challenge you to interact with some gameplay features you may not be familiar with. If you're struggling to get these missions done, here's how to complete all Trials of Morgan Myst quests in Fortnite.
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All the Trials of Morgan Myst quests in Fortnite
The Trials of Morgan Myst quests are divided into two separate quest series, one for Hope and one for Morgan Myst herself. There are seven quests in total, and you start with Hope's quests and work your way over to Morgan Myst's. Here are all of the quests you need to get done.
Hope's quests
Morgan Myst's quests
Damage opponents within five seconds of using Supernova Gear
Your first task is to acquire some Supernova Gear. This is just a fancy term for any of the superhero weapons or utility items you can find around the island. All of the ones that count for this quest are as follows.
All of these items can be looted from chests, found in Superhero Caches, on the ground, looted from stands, or acquired from behind the Academy Tech Labs locked doors. If you're having trouble finding them, head to the Supernova Academy and loot around there. This location always has plenty of Supernova Gear.
Once you have at least one of these items in your inventory, use it and immediately strike an enemy right after. You have to act quickly to get this task done, but you don't actually need to use the Supernova Gear to deal damage unless you want to. All you need to do to get this task done is use Supernova Gear and deal 500 damage against any enemy within five seconds. This includes both enemy players and any other opponents you find around the island, like demon guards.
Copy the actions of Morgan Myst's shadow proxies to synchronize them
Your next task is to find and copy the actions of three Morgan Myst shadow proxies. There are six of them around the island, but you only need to interact with three to get this task done. Here's where you can find the shadow proxies.
Once you're at any of these locations, look for a shadowy red figure nearby. This figure looks the same as Morgan Myst and is always marked with a diamond icon that has an exclamation point in it.
Approach the figure and copy whatever they're doing. One of the three proxies I went to crouched, so I did the same. The other jumped, so I copied this behavior instead. There may be other behaviors for the other proxies, but all of them should be fairly simple and easy to identify.
Check in on the newly reynced Morgan Myst's shadow at Supernova Academy
After copying three shadow proxies, head to Supernova Academy to check in on the real Morgan Myst. You can find this NPC near the north end of the area, hanging out downstairs by a training room. Chat with her to progress to the next step.
Gather surveillance gear at Supernova Academy
You're now moving on to Morgan Myst's quests, and the first one asks you to gather three surveillance gear items from around Supernova Academy. These items are located downstairs in the building near the northeast end of the area.
The three items you're looking for are three pieces of surveillance gear, which basically assemble a camera. They're all marked with white sparkles and a diamond icon that has an exclamation point in it.
Assemble surveillance gear at Demon's Domain
Once you've obtained all three pieces of surveillance gear, head to Demon's Domain near the very south end of the island. Head over to the cliff near the east end of this location and look for the icon marking the right spot. Interact with this spot three times to set up all three pieces of surveillance gear.
Collect Spire Fragments for further analysis
Your next task is to collect three Spire Fragments for further analysis. There are eight different locations you can visit to find them, but you only need to travel to three. The eight spots that have one for you to grab are:
These are all of the same locations where Scout Spires may spawn, so there's a chance you'll have to face a few of them depending on whether you visit a spot that has one. You can ignore them to focus on this quest since the Spire Fragments can be grabbed from the ground without interacting with the boss located there.
Spire Fragments appear as small chunks of rock sitting in the corrupted areas around the map. Like most other items included in this quest series, they're marked with some white sparkles and a diamond icon to help you find them.
Deliver the fragments to Superman for study
The final step in this quest series is to deliver the Spire Fragments to Superman. You can find him near the south end of Supernova Academy, wandering around inside the building located there. Chat with him to pass them over and officially finish all the Trials of Morgan Myst quests.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 10, 2025 10:01 AM
Being the most powerful hero in Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3: Super is a challenge, especially if you don't have the tools to utilize your strength. Getting your hands on Supernova Gear is the way to go if you're trying to get an edge in battle or complete quests.
Where to find Supernova Gear in Fortnite
The easiest way to find Supernova Gear is to visit Supernova Academy and loot its holographic armor stands. You'll find Supernova Academy in the northern half of Fortnite's map above Brutal Boxcars and west of the First Order Base. You can also find Supernova Gear as chest loot, floor drops, or player eliminations.
Any new equipment that's exclusive to Chapter 6, Season 3: Super, such as Myst Gauntlets, Bass Boost, or the Tracking Visor, is viable for this. Depending on the gear type you pick up, you may need another weapon, most likely a gun of some kind, to inflict damage for your quests.
Here's a list of every Supernova Gear, also known as a Hero Item, available in Fortnite:
Not all Supernova Gear is ideal for dealing damage. While Myst Gauntlets are fantastic for this, with them alone being enough to complete quests like "damage opponents within five seconds of using Supernova Gear," others are utility items that help you survive. For example, Bass Boost has low damage output, but its high jump ability and knockback can help you get a strong combo off if you have other weapons to help you. Without additional damage-dealing gear, it won't quite be enough to complete this objective.
The best way to get Supernova Gear is to loot Academy Stands around Fortnite's map. Supernova Academy is the go-to place for these, with its secret tech labs each having a weapon stand for you to claim. However, these rooms are locked behind Hero Rank, with only one lab available at the default C-rank and more opening as you survive storm circles, eliminate players, and defeat henchmen.
If your Hero Rank is B or higher, you can open Hero Caches around the map for these items. Although this is slower than visiting Supernova Academy and claiming a weapon stand, it's a great alternative if you want to try out different types or are close to finishing the quest and need a bit more damage output.
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Destructoid Tuesday, June 10, 2025 9:26 AM
The first-ever spinoff for Splatoon is debuting exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2. This spinoff is called Splatoon Raiders and was revealed through a surprise short trailer that dropped on June 10.
Splatoon has had quite a few games released over the years, but this series has never seen a spinoff until now. Since all Splatoon games are made by Nintendo, it's not too surprising that this one is a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive game.
In this game, you'll take on the role of a mechanic sent off on an adventure to the Spirhalite Islands. You're joined by the iconic Deep Cut trio from Splatoon 3, including Shiver, Frye, and Big Man, so there are some familiar faces to help you along your journey.
The trailer follows a helicopter with you and the Deep Cut trio flying toward the mysterious Spirhalite Islands. A strange glow appears in the sky, and chaos erupts, sending your helicopter swirling through the sky.
After this shot, we see several gameplay scenes showcased. There's a large wooden raft, various shots of the character you play as, fishing, and of course, plenty of shooting. The trailer for Splatoon Raiders only takes up about 1:10 of the 5:30 trailer, and the rest of it is dedicated to a new free update for Splatoon 3 arriving on June 12.
The Splatoon 3 update highlighted in this trailer features a fresh collection of weapons, the Splatlands collection. There are 30 new weapon kits included in this collection. The Urchin Underpass stage from the original Splatoon is also returning in Splatoon 3.
No release date was shared for Splatoon Raiders, and no additional information has been revealed outside of this small glimpse into what the game will entail. Nintendo did confirm that more details will be shared in the future, so we're sure to learn more about this upcoming release soon.
While you wait for Splatoon Raiders to arrive, there's plenty to keep you busy on the Nintendo Switch 2, like unlocking mirror mode or rewinding time in Mario Kart World.
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