GamersHeroes Friday, June 13, 2025 12:00 PM The Steam Next Fest demo for Gylee Games' lane-based 2D sidescroller side-scroller Ra Ra BOOM has doubled in size with new levels and additional skills! The post Action Sidescroller Adventure Ra Ra BOOM Steam Next Fest Demo Expanded appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Friday, June 13, 2025 1:30 PM In a crowded field full of online survival sims, Dune: Awakening is kicking up storm. The adaptation of Frank Herbert's sci-fi novels lets players build bases, rid sand worms, and smash Ornithopters into one another. That last part has become a problem, and the developers are already looking into a fix. |
Kotaku Friday, June 13, 2025 1:25 PM  For nearly a century, filmmakers have been questioning what happens when technology becomes so advanced and self-aware that the machines we invent turn against the humans who created them. Artificial intelligence is no longer just a science fiction concept set in the distant future. Here in 2025, it's everywhere, and… |
Kotaku Friday, June 13, 2025 1:20 PM Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's Switch 2 Upgrade May Have Broken Shiny Hunting, And Fans Are Conflicted  Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are among the handful of Switch games that got a technical upgrade on the Switch 2, and anyone who's paid attention knows they are infamous for being absolutely busted on the original system. These games run like shit, are full of bugs, and that undeniable truth overshadowed what is… |
Kotaku Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 PM  Here we are at the end of another week and, hopefully, you're staring at a healthy 48-hours of mostly free time to invest in some games. But if you've found yourself at a loss for what to play, you're in luck. |
Kotaku Friday, June 13, 2025 12:35 PM  Disney's next animated film, Elio, is going to bring back the silly and charming bloopers that used to appear at the end of Pixar's big features. Movies like Toy Story 2 and Monsters Inc. would feature animated faux-outtakes over the credits, and we've really missed them! But now, after being absent for two decades,… |
Kotaku Friday, June 13, 2025 11:35 AM  It was just four years ago that Sony promised to launch 12 live service games by early 2026. Since then, many of those have been delayed, canceled, or taken offline. But that doesn't seem to be deterring the console maker. PlayStation Studios CEO Hermen Hulst said in a new business update that live service games… |
Kotaku Friday, June 13, 2025 11:15 AM  When a game is in the works as long as Dragon Age: The Veilguard was, it's bound to have a ton of unused assets and concept art. Developers like BioWare go through so many artistic iterations of a game within normal development cycles, so you can imagine how many more a game like The Veilguard had when it was rebooted… |
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Kotaku Friday, June 13, 2025 9:15 AM  Frostpunk developer 11 Bit Studios has just released its newest game, a sci-fi adventure called The Alters. This game mixes base building with sim management and has a really engrossing story about self-discovery and existentialism. It follows Jan Dolski as he crashlands and gets stranded on a planet as the only… |
Kotaku Friday, June 13, 2025 9:10 AM  Elden Ring Nightreign has two unlockable character classes, with one of them being the Revenant. This one is a back line magic user with the ability to summon friends. |
Kotaku Friday, June 13, 2025 9:08 AM  In a streaming world where new series are decreasingly unlikely to get a second season (let alone a third) even if they appear to perform incredibly well, it's something of a treat that Paramount keeps giving its various incarnations of Star Trek five season runs. The company has recently announced, ahead of the start… |
Kotaku Friday, June 13, 2025 8:10 AM  While Microsoft is publishing more games than ever before, fewer and fewer of them are getting physical editions on its home turf. Microsoft-owned Oblivion'sThe Outer Worlds 2 will get a standard disc option on PlayStation 5 but only a code in a box for Xbox Series X owners. It's the latest example of a growing… |
Kotaku Friday, June 13, 2025 8:00 AM  After such a disastrous end to the previous era of superhero movies with the terrible Batman & Robin, the Caped Crusader and the DC universe entered a state of dormancy. Marvel was ascending into superhero supremacy, but Warner Bros. had a goal to bring Batman back onto the big screen. After two good films, the… |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 1:59 PM During Summer Game Fest, Techland released a 30-minute gameplay walkthrough for Dying Light: The Beast, its upcoming zombie RPG. At around the 29-minute mark, protagonist Kyle Crane radios a mysterious character called 'Olivia,' informing her of his successful mission to kill one of the antagonist's monstrosities. According to Samantha Beart, the actor behind Karlach in Baldur's Gate 3, Olivia's voice is their own, yet Beart tells PCGamesN they were never actually cast. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best zombie games, Best open-world games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 1:54 PM 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 Friday, June 13, 2025 12:52 PM I understand the appeal of Escape From Tarkov, Arma, Gray Zone Warfare, and all the other hyper-punishing, realistic FPS games out there, but I also find them strangely unconvincing. When the pattern of gameplay is spawn, die, spawn, die, spawn, die, it feels less like I'm in the middle of a real, all-out battle, and more like I'm just playing a videogame. Nevertheless, I like the steep difficulty and the pretense of realism - loud guns, bullet physics, and a grounded, boots-and-mud aesthetic. Originally announced back in 2019, '83 looks like the ideal midpoint between accessible online shooter and stone-cold milsim. Created by former developers from the Rising Storm and Red Orchestra series, after years in the wilderness, it's now in full development swing thanks to a new publishing deal. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 12:52 PM June 13, 2025: We added new Basketball Zero codes to our list for the latest update. What are the new Basketball Zero codes? Stemming from a collaboration with the original owner of smash-hit Roblox sports game Blue Lock Rivals, the legendary developer is now letting you shoot hoops with anime icons big and small. If Roblox is your main source of play, do consider checking out our Blue Lock Rivals codes, Volleyball Legends codes, or Anime Rangers X codes guides. We check more than 100 of the most popular Roblox games for new codes constantly, helping to ensure there's always a steady stream of freebies to grab while you wait for your favorite titles to update. Continue reading Basketball Zero codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 12:45 PM June 13, 2025: We've added the latest Basketball Legends codes to our list for the new update. What are the newest Basketball Legends codes? We've assembled a full list of working Basketball Legends codes you can redeem for essential in-game rewards like coins, boosts, and even a Cyber Case. If you want to earn more coins as quickly as possible, this is the guide for you. Basketball Legends is a massively popular sports game on Roblox with thousands of active players, courtesy of its simple yet fun premise of 5v5 or pickup game matches. For other sports games on Roblox, check out Untitled Boxing Game codes and Arm Wrestle Simulator codes. Since it can be tough to know when new Basketball Legends codes are out or if they even work, we've personally tested each code available this month and listed them out below. Continue reading Basketball Legends codes June 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 12:37 PM The Stellaris Wilderness open beta has just begun, as developer Paradox trials potential changes to the best new origin in the space strategy game. Introduced with Stellaris Biogenesis, Wilderness allows you to inhabit a sentient planet that gradually spreads its biomass to other stars. It's a tremendously creative alternative to most of the game's playable factions, and has become very popular among players as a result. But it's run into a few teething issues, so game director Stephen 'Eladrin' Muray outlines a new test run for a potential solution, and calls on your help to put it through its paces. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stellaris review, Stellaris mods, Stellaris DLC guide |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 12:20 PM It looks as though we haven't yet seen the limits of the latest Intel Battlemage architecture, as more and more leaks are pointing to the launch of a new Intel GPU that's even faster than the Arc B580. Hints about the new GPU, which is rumored to be called the Intel Arc B770, have started appearing in a couple of places over the last few weeks, leading to speculation that its launch is coming in 2025. If the rumors are true, it's hoped this new Intel GPU could pick up from where the Intel Arc A770 left off, as while that GPU suffered from a bunch of compatibility issues when it launched, it was also surprisingly powerful in our game benchmarks. If Intel does indeed have a faster graphics card in the wings, and it can get the price right, it's likely it could take on the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, and perhaps even the RTX 5070 if it can have as much memory as its predecessor. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 12:18 PM Thanks to regular updates over the past few years, including the major next-gen graphical update, The Witcher 3 has never looked better on PC, but getting the best out of it will still require a little messing around in the settings menus. Luckily, we've already tested the best Witcher 3 settings for PC and Steam Deck and have detailed them below. It won't take the best graphics card to get maximum fps out of The Witcher 3, but refining your graphics settings to maximize the performance of your hardware is key. If you want to make sure your hardware isn't too out of date, be sure to check out the Witcher 3 system requirements. Continue reading Best Witcher 3 settings for PC and Steam Deck MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Witcher 3 mods, The Witcher 4 news, Witcher 3 system requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 12:22 PM Looking for an excuse to dive into cozy online life sim Palia? Then you'll be happy to hear that this MMO, which merges Stardew Valley and Runescape, has received a major new update. Dubbed Radiance Rising, it adds new plush toys, additional quests and an all-new decor set that will let you "Glamp in style", you know, just in case you want a break from all that farming, friendship, and exploration. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Palia fishing locations, Best Palia mods, Best simulation games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 12:01 PM Where can you find the Planetologist in Dune Awakening? The Planetologist class is arguably the most important one to unlock in Dune Awakening, at least at the beginning of your journey. Why? Because its skills help you gather more materials, manage your vehicles more easily, unlock useful survival perks, and more! Don't worry, you didn't make a grave mistake at character creation, as you can only unlock the Planetologist class by finding the trainer Derek Chinara. We've explained the Planetologist's location in Dune Awakening below, as well as where to find the Advanced Planetologist for even more perks. And for extra help, check out our guides on base building in Dune Awakening, and the latest on how private servers work now that the MMO game has officially launched. Continue reading Dune Awakening Planetologist location MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 12:53 PM What is the best webcam? Whether you're regularly streaming or mostly need a webcam for dialing into work calls, a good webcam is now an essential PC upgrade for most PC gamers. A dedicated webcam can also give you a huge boost in image quality compared to the built-in offerings found on your laptop. Our current best overall pick is the Logitech C920 as it offers a reliable combination of decent 1080p image quality and solid sound quality, all for a reasonable price. For 4K image quality, the Elgato Facecam Pro is the way to go while the OBSBOT Tiny 2 is great for presentations thanks to its ability to move the camera to follow you. If you're looking for advice on which webcam to pick, check out the how to choose a webcam section at the bottom of this page. There you'll also find the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) for webcam buyers. Continue reading Best webcams 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 11:49 AM When is the Clockwork Revolution release date? Clockwork Revolution is the latest game from InXile Entertainment, known best for its long-running Wasteland series. In this steampunk first-person RPG game, you have the ability to turn back time using a special device, capable of altering the course of history. InXile is looking to blend its RPG game expertise with shooter mechanics, and we're all for it. Before you take your first steps in changing the city of Avalon, here's everything we currently know about the Clockwork Revolution release date, as well as all trailers and gameplay details revealed so far. |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 11:36 AM Resident Evil 9, formally titled Requiem, is on the way. There's a remake of the original Silent Hill coming, and Alien Isolation 2 is officially in development. All things considered, when it comes to long-running or well-loved horror game series, the future looks bright - or rather, choked in shadow, dripping with blood, and deliciously ominous. But The Callisto Protocol, Striking Distance's spiritual Dead Space successor from 2022, deserves another chance. I'm not going to tell you it's one of gaming's great, unappreciated gems. I won't lie that the middle section in particular struggles with repetition and limp scares, and that there are some clumsy combat moments. The Callisto Protocol, however, is much better than its reputation implies, and definitely worth playing now that it's cheaper than ever. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Callisto Protocol review, Best horror games, The Callisto Protocol system requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 11:35 AM When is the next Grow a Garden update? Grow a Garden has quickly become the biggest Roblox game of all time with over two million active players. Fighting through the noise of anime RPGs and obbys, this tycoon game stands out in a field of its own thanks to its relaxing farming sim gameplay and idle progress. Another reason for the Roblox game's immense popularity might be the creator's dedication to providing regular content updates. New Grow a Garden pets, seeds, mutations, and more are added every week, making it one of the best Roblox games around. If your garden is full of watermelons and bamboo right now, you might be wondering which new GaG seeds to grab during the next Grow a Garden update, so here's what we know so far Continue reading Next Grow a Garden update release date, schedule, and details MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 11:45 AM The Witcher 3 system requirements are very achievable, even for older or budget gaming PCs and laptops, and we highly recommend giving this epic RPG a try. Despite getting our first look at the next generation of The Witcher, where Ciri is set to take the lead, there has never been a better time to visit the world of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. You'll only need one of the best graphics cards if you're aiming for flawless 4K performance, and even then The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt recommends using upscaling tech to help keep things running smoothly. If you need a hand getting the best out of this game on your rig, be sure to check out our guide to the best Witcher 3 settings on PC. Continue reading The Witcher 3 system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The Witcher 3 mods, The Witcher 4 news, Witcher 3 system requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 11:25 AM What are the best war games? It's a tricky question to answer since there's been a long history of war titles in the world of video games. Conceptually, it never changes, whether you're fighting in WW2 or you've taken to a future battlefield in, well, Battlefield. We've chosen some highlights from top-quality war games on PC for your consideration, from calmer free-to-play options to serious strategy games that cover some of history's most serious conflicts. As new releases appear, we're always on the lookout for the best and newest war games to add to the list, so make sure you check back regularly. The free PC games are up top by default, so if you're looking for something to play with zero financial commitment, that's where to look. Continue reading The best war games 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best WW2 games, Best free Steam games, Best FPS games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 11:13 AM While Rimworld and Dwarf Fortress are the more common names you'll hear mentioned in the colony sim space, Oxygen Not Included deserves similar respect. Developer Klei's space base-building game boasts more than 120,000 player reviews with a 96% positive Steam score, and remains a pillar of the genre nearly six years after launch. Now, it's just been given a lease of fresh life with the launch of a new ONI DLC, the Prehistoric Planet Pack, and there's a hefty Steam sale discount on the base game if you've never tried it before, making now a perfect time to start. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best management games, Best space games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 11:17 AM As free-to-play competitive shooters continue to thrive, the Valorant system requirements remain super low, making it incredibly accessible to anyone with an older gaming PC or laptop. Valorant is a mix of Counter-Strike 2 and Overwatch, taking hero-style agents and deploying them at this point in Valorant's life cycle, so you can rest easy knowing the requirements are unlikely to change anytime soon, and you won't need one of the best graphics cards to get the game moving at a decent frame rate. Continue reading Valorant system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 11:07 AM Are you looking forward to Marathon, Bungie's first new game in nearly ten years? After the alpha's mixed reception, you might be having second thoughts, but Sony is pressing ahead. During a recent event, the Horizon Zero Dawn and Stellar Blade publisher explained its plans for Marathon's release and doubled down on the shooter's potential, explaining that it is determined Marathon will not suffer the fate of short-lived multiplayer FPS Concord. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games , Marathon release date speculation, All Destiny 2 news |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 11:01 AM I can say with confidence that of everything I went hands-on with at Summer Game Fest, nothing got me as animated as Crimson Desert. On the one hand, I was snorting with glee at the RPG's ridiculous but satisfying combat inspired by fighting games. On the other hand, its baffling mechanics led to arguably my most impassioned and lengthy rant of the entire event. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best action games, Best fantasy games, Best action-adventure-games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 12:38 PM What is the best gaming microphone? Whether you're streaming, recording a podcast, or want everyone to comment on your velvety voice when playing the best multiplayer games, we've tried and tested the top gaming mics for every budget. A gaming microphone is a great upgrade for gamers wanting to do home recording or game streaming. Our top choice overall right now is the Elgato Wave:3 as it combines top sound quality with a compact design and convenient controls. The Blue Yeti, meanwhile, is the most versatile option, useful for streaming, podcasting, music recording, and more. For loads more choices, check out the list below, and you can also find advice on how to choose the best gaming microphone for your needs and answers to your gaming microphone frequently asked questions (FAQs). Continue reading Best gaming microphone 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 10:17 AM What are all the Inzoi cheats? We love a good cheat code. Give us an easy ride, a few extra bucks in our bank account, or full-on God mode, and we're gonna take it, which is why we're desperate to know if there are cheats in the latest Sims-like, Inzoi. This hotly anticipated life game is still in early access, but new content drops are coming thick and fast, breathing new life into the divisive game. As we continue down the promising Inzoi roadmap, cheats have finally arrived, adding to the existing Inzoi money cheat with a full index of Inzoi cheat codes. Continue reading All Inzoi cheats - free money, relationship cheats, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: InZoi release date, Best simulation games, InZoi system requirements |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 10:21 AM AMD has just quietly launched a new budget gaming CPU with 3D V-cache, and you won't need a brand new Socket AM5 motherboard to run it either. The new AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D has six cores and is based on the aging Zen 3 architecture, with lower clock speeds than the 5600X3D, but that huge extra helping of cache is still likely to make it a decent gaming chip. Is there a catch? Why, of course there is. As we found in our AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, that massive 64MB slice of cache can have a significant impact on gaming performance, making this eight-core chip the best gaming CPU you can buy right now, and this new AMD CPU could end up being a great budget upgrade option for owners of older Socket AM4 systems. In fact, even if your motherboard is a first-gen Ryzen model from 2017, there's still a good chance you'll be able to update the BIOS and install this new CPU. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 10:02 AM The shadow of Slay the Spire 2 looms large over the roguelike deckbuilder landscape. We've had some real winners in recent years, from Balatro to the celebrated launch of Monster Train 2. But Mega Crit's highly anticipated sequel to its 97%-rated Steam strategy champion is certain to be a big deal. To help tide us over until its early-access release, a new blog from the StS 2 creator outlines its approach to in-game events, which are getting a visual overhaul along with some changes to their core design. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best roguelike games, Best card games |
PCGamesN Friday, June 13, 2025 9:54 AM The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 leaks are now coming in thick and fast, with the latest one appearing to confirm the speed of the VRAM used by the new gaming GPU. Bear in mind that Nvidia hasn't even officially announced the existence of the RTX 5050, let alone any specs details, so this is all still in rumor territory right now. However, it looks as though the RTX 5050 is going to have exactly the same memory setup as AMD's recent GPUs. As we found in our AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT review, you can still make a decent GPU by opting for GDDR6 VRAM rather than the latest super-fast GDDR7 memory, enabling AMD to cut costs and make the best graphics card in its league. Indeed, the 16GB 9060 XT has twice as much VRAM as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060, making it a much better card, even if the memory is slower, and it looks as though Nvidia plans to reduce the cost of the GeForce RTX 5050 by using the same type of memory. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review, Best graphics cards |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 13, 2025 12:18 PM  PlayStation's bigwigs are content to stick with their current approach to multiplatform releases for now, making it unlikely we're going to see a sudden switch to day-and-date PC ports of Sony's big single-player games anytime soon. SlayPtation have been bringing their studios' multiplayer and live-service games to PC at release for a while now, it making sense with the likes of Helldivers 2 and, er, Concord, to try and ensure the maximum potential player base possible right out of the gate. On the other hand, for single player stuff like God of War Ragnarok and Ghost of Tsushima they've been content to wait a year to bring over to the other video game boxes. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 13, 2025 12:15 PM  My personal pick of this week's Steam Next Fest demos is Jump Ship, which you might already know as that co-operative, 'Left 4 Dead meets FTL meets Sea of Thieves' space crew shooter previously known as Hyperspace. Godspeed, Captain Farts. All our previous looks at Jump Ship, including Edwin's GDC 2024 preview, have seen it in varying states of unreadiness, with more missing parts than the game's own spaceship after one of its many 1 vs. Loads dogfights. This public demo, however, looks and feels fairly polished, allowing it to serve as a rather moreish showcase of its mission loops. Which, at least for me and a couple of crewmates, seem to involve a lot of swishing around on grappling hooks while our vessel melts from within. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 13, 2025 11:58 AM  If you pine for the rotting corridors and tactical limb-surgery of Dead Space, it looks like Bloober's upcoming Cronos: The New Dawn may have you covered. Fresh from revealing that they're remaking the first Silent Hill, the Polish team have released a new trailer for Cronos that shows off more of its bubble-suited third-person gunnery. In particular, it spotlights the Merge mechanic, whereby guttural tendril beasts known as Orphans devour the corpses of their brethren to enhance their abilities. It's implied that they can do this more than once, so be sure to clean up after yourself. As in so many other walks of life, punctual incineration may be the cure. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 13, 2025 11:03 AM  There aren't many games lately which have compelled me to do a tweet, or skeet, or whatever you prefer to call ejaculating one's thoughts out onto the socials. The Trolley Solution's Steam Next Fest demo not only did that, it convinced me to post a tweet I didn't even write. It's a game from indie dev byDanDans that starts off as a series of moral quandaries, each inspired by philosopher Philippa Foot's famous and now also thoroughly memed-to-death Trolley Problem. That being a thought experiment which forces you examine the ethics of either letting nature take its course to deliver one outcome that could cause harm to others, or actively intervening to cause another that might do the same in a different fashion. I didn't go in expecting to become enraptured in what I can only describe as a tragic rail romance. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 13, 2025 10:16 AM  Good news, people who're still interested in giving MindsEye a go for reasons that don't involve gleefully watching as a poor NPC undergoes a sudden glitchy elongation. Developers Build A Rocket Boy have just pushed out the first in a series of updates designed to swat a bunch of the performance and crash-related issues that've plagued the game's launch. If you were busy with other hobbies such as arctic exploration or hardcore spelunking earlier this week, the GTA/Cyberpunky Mindseye suffered a pretty nightmarish debut. The user reviews weren't totally negative right out of the gate, but it's fair to say it didn't land in the fashion ex-Rockstar bigwig Leslie Benzies' studio probably hoped. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 13, 2025 7:58 AM  Right, put your hands on the table. Please. I won't ask again. Thank you. Stellar Blade arrived on PC as of June 11th, and naturally that's brought a new lease of life the the modding community who'd only had a demo to play with up until that point. Around 40% of the game's mods over on the Nexus right now are a bit risqué, so we've done you a favour and picked out the three filthiest on offer. Don't feel you have to thank us. Well, me. This is all part of the job description, alongside all of the holding power to account and providing a service to the consumer stuff. Odds are my Pulitzer's already in the post. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, June 13, 2025 7:26 AM  As promised earlier this year, Valve have given Steam developers the power to tag their games as having certain accessibility features, including narrated game menus, ways of differentiating visual elements that don't rely on colour, and touch-only interaction. You'll now be able to search for games with these tags, and view the full list of accessibility features on each game's Steam page. |
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Siliconera Friday, June 13, 2025 2:00 PM
Aksys took to social media to confirm the release date for its next otome game Illusion of Itehari, and the English localization of Utakata no Uchronia will debut on September 18, 2025. Both Amazon and the company are already taking pre-orders for the title. However, only Aksys is selling a $59.99 edition that includes the soundtrack.
We actually learned Aksys picked up Utakata no Uchronia almost exactly a year ago, as it ended up being one of the Switch otome games the company shared at Anime Expo 2024. Shortly after, it confirmed the English name would be Illusion of Itehari. This is another example of the company branching out with localizations, as this title is a Broccoli and TIS Creation one.
The game takes its name from the town in which its heroine lives. Itehari is a rich, lavish city in the sky. Hinagiku lived her whole life there. However, she always wanted to leave it and see the rest of the world, and she gets the chance to learn the truth about it and everythinga fter an encounter with a mysterious man named Yashiro. Naturally, he's one of five possible love interests for her.
The Amazon product page shared some additional screenshots of Hinagiku with characters like Yashiro, Awayuki, Tobari, Tsuyukusa, and Yori. Here's how those CGs look:
The last Aksys otome game to appear was 7'scarlet. That ended up being a Switch version of a title it previously worked on.
Illusion of Itehari is headed to the Nintendo Switch worldwide, and its release date is September 18, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, June 13, 2025 1:00 PM
Nihon Falcom and GungHo released matching Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter trailers highlighting the English voice actors for stars Estelle and Joshua. Each video offers examples of cinematic scenes and notable lines, and there are a few times when we see each character attack. Both appeared after the Japanese YouTube account did the same.
First, here's the Estelle English Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter trailer. She's voiced by Stephanie Sheh. She's reprising her role from past games, and we most recently heard her play the character in Trails into Reverie. She appeared as Maria Robotnik in Sonic x Shadow Generations and Lacus Clyne in Gundam SEED Freedom recently too.
Here's the Japanese version of that video. Tomoyo Takayanagi is her voice actress in that language.
Next, here's the Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter Joshua trailer highlighting Johnny Yong Bosch as his English voice actor. Like Sheh, he's reprising a role he's played since Trails of Cold Steel IV. Other recent parts he played include Ichigo Kurosaki in Bleach Rebirth of Souls and Vash in Trigun Stampede.
And here's the Japanese trailer highlighting Natsumi Fujiwara's performance as Joshua.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter will come to the Switch, PS5, and PC on September 19, 2025. Standard and collector's editions will be available. However, in the case of the Bracer Edition, the game will be shipped ahead of the bonus items, as those won't appear until sometime between November and December 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, June 13, 2025 12:00 PM
Now that Nekopara After: La Vraie Famille, the latest entry in the Neko Works visual novel series about catgirls, is available via Sekai Project, Hololive Fuwamoco Vtubers Fuwawa and Mococo Abyssgard announced they sing the ending theme song. It's called "Side by Side," and it is both on streaming services and YouTube.
"Side by Side" is created by Aiobahn +81 and Kris Roche, as the Hololive Fuwamoco Vtubers only provided the vocals for the track. The music video also only showcases characters like Chocola and Vanilla, as Fuwawa and Mococo don't appear in it. However, the official cover for the song's single does show the two performers in the same maid outfits Chocola and Vanilla wear when working at Patisserie La Soleil.
Here's Fuwamoco performing the Nekopara After song "Side by Side" for its official music video.
While this song for the game was a surprise, we already knew what the opening theme would be for Nekopara After. Ceui performed the song "Contrail" for the visual novel.
It's been a pretty big day for Nekopara game news. We also learned more about Nekopara Sekai Connect. That's the mobile spin-off inspired by the series. Most importantly, we know it will debut in 2026. It's the replacement for Nekoparaiten.
Nekopara After: La Vraie Famille is available now on PCs, though it isn't on Steam just yet.
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Siliconera Friday, June 13, 2025 11:00 AM
Koei Tecmo and Gust confirmed we'll see Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist and the White Guardian this fall on the Switch, PS5, and PC, as it set a release date. The official site confirmed it will debut on September 26, 2025. Pre-orders are open, and there's a digital early purchase bonus for getting it by October 9, 2025. There are also two new trailers looking at the game.
Everyone in Hallfein disappeared, and nobody really knew what happened. However, Rias Eidreise and Slade Clauslyter are going to find out. The two grew up there and return at the same time once people are allowed to return to the area. Rias is the alchemist this time around, while Slade can use a Geist Core that lets them go to alternate dimensions to aid in their investigations.
Here's the trailer that highlights the Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist and the White Guardian story, shows off gameplay, and shared its release date for the Switch, PS5, and PC versions appearing worldwide.
There is also a version of this trailer in which Gust head and producer for this title Junzo Hosoi and development producer Yasunori Sakuda both offered commentary on what happens in it.
As for the early purchase bonus, it gives us two costumes and a pack of items. These are basically active looks for exercising for the two leads. Slade can wear Fresh Trainer and Rias can wear Passion Runner. The Adventuring Charm Set in the bundle gives us a Training Charm that boosts XP earn and a Victor's Charm that boosts SP we get.
Here's how the costumes look:
As a reminder, this game did have ties to Atelier Resleriana: Forgotten Alchemy and the Polar Night Liberator. That appeared on PCs and mobile devices. However, it is no longer available, as Koei Tecmo shut the global version down back in March 2025.
The Atelier Resleriana: The Red Alchemist and the White Guardian will appear on the Switch, PS5, and PC worldwide and on the PS4 in Japan, and the release date is September 26, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, June 13, 2025 10:00 AM
Good Smile Company has shared details about Nekopara Sekai Connect. The company will release the new game worldwide for PC and mobile devices in 2026.
The Japanese official website and the repurposed English social media account confirm that this title is replacing Yostar's Nekoparaiten. Yostar will still help promote this new game, but Good Smile Company and Neko Works will be the ones taking primary production roles.
The story of Nekopara Sekai Connect will focus on the global catgirl popularity contest festival. Recurring series characters from Patisserie La Soleil, such as Chocola and Vanilla, will still appear here. However, the game will also feature more characters from various catgirl academies around the world.
Good Smile Company revealed the catgirls affiliated with each academy:
The company also published an official trailer for Nekopara Sekai Connect on its Japanese YouTube channel. It features the theme song "Cute Domination," which is sung by Shigure's voice actress, M-A-O.
In addition, the company slipped in another announcement to remake the existing Nekopara visual novels as Nekopara Love Project for iOS and Android mobile devices. All six titles from Vol.0 to Extra will gradually release from Summer 2025 with an all-new voice cast.
Good Smile Company and Neko Works will publish Nekopara Sekai Connect worldwide in Japanese, English, and Simplified Chinese for iOS, Android, and PC via Steam in Spring 2026. The game will also have a dedicated booth at Anime Expo in Los Angeles on July 3-6, 2025, and Comic Market 106 in Tokyo on August 16-17, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, June 13, 2025 9:00 AM
The original Bravely Default and Bravely Second left me awestruck. The gameplay called to mind Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light and more classic entries in that series, and the story's direction grabbed hold of me in a way that nearly felt unhealthy. I spent hours getting every job, exploring every sidequest, and building up my characters as stayed until the very end. 11 years later, even though I did all this before, Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster triggered the same response on the Switch 2, and this Square Enix game remains a fantastic JRPG.
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster begins with Agnes Oblige calling out for help, asking for warriors of light for salvation as the world crumbles around her and she falls into the cracks. Across the world, we see shepherd Tiz Arrior tending his flock with his little brother Til when the Great Chasm swallows up their village of Norende, leaving him the only survivor. When he returns to the ruins, he finds the Wind Vestal Agnes and the Cryst-fairy Airy who are on a journey to awaken the four crystals of the world to save it. The two end up joined by an amnesiac named Ringabel, who holds a book called D's Journal that sometimes seems to predict the future, and the Eternian defector Edea Lee who is disgusted by the behavior of the Sky Knights.
I'm not going to say anything more about the story. I don't want to spoil anything. But it is great, the characters are fantastic, and it holds up over 10 years later.
Like Final Fantasy: The 4 Heroes of Light, Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster is a turn-based JRPG with a job system. As you defeat Asterisk holder bosses, you gain new roles for members of your party to undertake. You can then, in turn, combine them by equipping a second command category and an ability that offers some sort of extra feature of buff or bonus. For example, you can make someone a Black Mage who also has the White Magic class of spells and equipped the Angelic Ward ability that might halve damage or a Ninja with Thief command and Raid ability that could increase everyone's BP when a battle starts.
Speaking of BP, that's the element that sets Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster apart as a JRPG. You can either stock up on action points (Default), making a character defend against attacks in the process, or act up to four times in a single turn (Brave) by forgoing attacking the next three turns after that. Think of it as being both a strategic and quality of life gameplay element. In more standard encounters, you could direct all four characters to each use Brave four times in a row to attack (or create an "Auto" preset with that) to quickly grind for levels and job points to level up roles to get access to more abilities. That lets you wipe everything out in one turn. In the case of a boss fight or more difficult challenge, you could use Default to defend and stockpile turns or prepare for guards to drop, then respond with multiple attacks at once. You can gain greater control of a battle's pace. I personally like to have one of my physical attackers (Edea or Tiz) Brave all at once, then have Agnes and Ringabel perform more nuanced attacks responding to situations ASAP.
As in Final Fantasy or other Square Enix JRPG games, the adventure in Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster sends us around the world. There is the main campaign, as well as sidequest stories to follow. For the sake of clarity, Airy appears in the in-game menu to offer suggestions. There are party talk moments when the four discuss what's going on or offer insight into the world. Campaign quest objectives are highlighted with orange markers, while sidequests use blue ones. The UI, redone for this release, is easy to parse. Not to mention the towns we visit are even more stunning in this version, thanks to enhanced textures that make the pop-up, fairytale designs really, well, pop. In general, every main character, major opponent, and enemy looks wonderful in HD with the updated models and textures. The opening movie and new voice acting is also wonderful and adds to the experience.
The other changes to Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster on the Switch 2 feel like appropriate quality of life additions. While newcomers might not use the fast forward auto-play option as much, I admit to using it a few times early on to see how it worked and get to a full party faster. It's a great option! The 50% to 200% encounter rate is handy for grinding, and I love being able to have four possible presets for the auto-battle function that carries over when fights start. Because of the way I play, I didn't need the "recommended level" for dungeons, but I expect that will be quite handy for others. I also think the way Souls appear every 24 hours in-town is helpful, since getting folks to help rebuild Norende or allies for attacks would be as easy as it was in the 3DS years.
While the two new minigames are fun enough, rebuilding Norende still feels like the most valuable optional activity. The souls you gather from towns from other players allow you to assign those "townsfolk" to unlocking and upgrading tasks in the fledgeling village following the devastation at the beginning of the game. This adds more to a shop, additional Special Moves, and sometimes bonuses for just stopping by. It's great to load up folks on a task to bring the timing down to 15-30 minutes when you're active, then spread them out when you'll be sleeping or away for 12-24 hours.
I will say that I sort of feel like the Luxencheer Rhythm Catch and Ringabel's Panic Cruise minigames in
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster is a remarkable Switch 2 JRPG, and the core gameplay, mechanics, and story remain fresh and relevant. It looks beautiful and runs wonderfully on the Switch 2. I'd even say the new gameplay additions serve as a better introduction to mouse controls for the hardware than the actual tech demo minigame collection Nintendo created. Anyone who picks it up to go with their new system won't be disappointed.
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD Remaster is available on the Switch 2.
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Destructoid Friday, June 13, 2025 1:03 PM
Pokémon NAIC 2025 brings an exciting weekend for fans in the form of the North American Internationals, and you can make it memorable with the help of fresh Twitch drops rewards.
The NA leg will run between June 13 and 15. Even if you're not physically located in the States, you can still catch all the action via YouTube and Twitch. If you opt for the latter, you will receive rewards. As the rewards are available across different titles, you always obtain something cute and exclusive irrespective of your favorite game.
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All Pokémon NAIC 2025 rewards and how to claim them
Getting the rewards is fairly simple and available for all virtual viewers. But you'll specifically have to watch the streams on Twitch after enabling drops on your account. This will entitle you to the available rewards.
Redeeming them from your Twitch inventory is slightly different based on the game you play.
Pokémon TCG Live rewards
During NAIC 2025, players can win digital copies of Special Illustration Rare Cards for Ethan's Adventure and Giovanni to add to their collection in Pokémon TCG Live. While The Pokémon Company has gone with item cards instead (unlike EUIC), we have two special illustration items.
More Twitch drops are expected throughout the weekend. You can also get an NAIC Deck Box/Sleeves by watching 30 minutes of Pokémon TCG Live gameplay on Twitch.
How to claim Pokémon TCG Live rewards
Once the codes for these items are available, you can redeem them directly in the game.
Alternatively, you can also redeem the code from the TCG Live website:
Ensure your Twitch account is linked to your Pokémon Trainer Club account to enable its drops.
Pokémon Go rewards
A code is yet to be revealed for Pokémon Go players, but you can watch 30 minutes of gameplay on Twitch to unlock a code for a Timed Research focused on Mandibuzz. The code appears to be user-specific.
How to claim Pokémon Go rewards
Once the code for the Timed Research is live, you can claim it by following these steps:
Pokémon UNITE rewards
A new code is available for UNITE players as part of the NAIC's day-one stream, and you can win more rewards by watching at least 30 minutes of the game on Twitch. Use the code NAIC2025 to win a sticker featuring the Pokémon North America International Championships logo. Watching 30 minutes of the stream unlocks a Mew Platinum Boost Emblem.
How to redeem Pokémon UNITE rewards
To redeem the rewards in UNITE, you'll need to:
This will redeem the rewards automatically. The Boost Emblem will be sent automatically to your in-game inbox.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet rewards
To celebrate the North American leg of the Internationals, you can win an Incineroar with the help of the code NA1C25C0NPER1SH. This is a tribute to Wolfe Glick, who won the EUIC 2025 using the Incineroar.
How to redeem Pokémon Scarlet and Violet rewards
Here's how you can redeem the code to unlock the available rewards.
Once we have information about more rewards, they will be duly added to this guide.
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Destructoid Friday, June 13, 2025 12:53 PM
PlayStation 5 has been Sony's "most profitable generation" for its consoles to date, the company confirmed in a business meeting today.
The PS5 has generated $136 billion in sales for Sony thus far, creating an operating income of $13 billion, both of which are an increase from the PS4, which generated $107 billion in sales and $9 billion in operating income. And so, of course, this means the PlayStation will be back again for another round of console gaming goodness.
The PlayStation 6, or whatever Sony decides to call it, is still a couple of years out, at least. While the company did not give any specifics during the presentation, it did hint at what to expect for its next generation.
"Our console business has evolved into a multi-faceted platform, and we now have a large ecosystem of highly engaged players across both the PS5 and PS4 generations, so naturally, there's a huge interest in our next-generation console strategy," CEO Hideaki Nishino said. "While we cannot share further details at this stage, the future of the platform is top of mind. We are committed to exploring a new and enhanced way for players to engage with our content and services."
For the first time ever, there are more monthly active users on PS5 than PS4, Sony confirmed during the presentation, and 38 percent of all users are subscribed to PlayStation Plus Premium or Extra, the two higher-cost tiers of the online service.
In short, Sony says that things are looking good for PS5, looking ahead to exclusive games like Ghost of Yotei and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for 2025. Beyond, it touted Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and Marvel's Wolverine as two more big single-player titles on the way, along with upcoming live service titles Marathon and Fairgame$ as more reasons to buy into the PlayStation ecosystem.
Beyond that, however, we may be looking at the beginnings of the PS6 generation sometime in 2027 or 2028.
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Destructoid Friday, June 13, 2025 12:36 PM
MMOs like Dune: Awakening heavily depend on the performance of their servers. Without functioning servers, it's impossible to log on and play, as there is no single-player alternative. The servers can go down both expectedly during maintenance periods and accidentally.
It's important to verify the status of a game's servers before joining a session with your friends. Let's dive into how to check the Dune: Awakening server status, troubleshoot potential problems and find solutions for client-side issues.
Are Dune Awakening servers down?
As of June 13, the game servers are functioning as expected. Although June 12 experienced global outages across thousands of services, with subsidiaries of massive companies like Google, Nintendo, and Sony among the many impacted, Dune: Awakening wasn't part of this mix. Instead, it had scheduled maintenance around the same time.
Many factors can influence a game's status, from scheduled maintenance for bug fixes, reduced lag and stuttering, and content updates to unexpected outages, such as the one on June 12 that affected most of the web. Dune: Awakening's servers are operational at the time of writing, though this could change at a moment's notice. Although this issue was mainly prevalent during its beta testing periods, it can still occur after its full launch as well. In these cases, it's best to wait patiently in case you're unable to log in.
How to check Dune Awakening server status
There are no official tracking tools from Funcom to check Dune: Awakening's server status. Instead, you can use a mix of official announcement posts on Steam and social media and unofficial tools to learn more. Here are some suggested places to check:
The best places to check are the game's official X account and Steam community hub, as Funcom typically announces routine maintenance here ahead of time. There will be additional maintenance periods throughout the game's lifespan to accommodate content updates and hotfixes.
Routine updates are part of any MMO, and Dune: Awakening isn't any different. Once we have planned maintenance times available, we will update this guide accordingly.
What if it isn't a scheduled maintenance period, though? What if, instead, you're experiencing a client-side issue? If there's no evidence suggesting the problem lies in a server-side error or outage, you can use the steps below as quick, easy fixes for most bugs:
While these steps aren't guaranteed to fix every issue, they're often the quickest and easiest way to solve minor problems. If you're experiencing an error that no one else seems to have, you can also contact Funcom's customer support page for a more detailed troubleshooting process and potential solutions specific to your circumstances.
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Destructoid Friday, June 13, 2025 12:32 PM
Another PlayStation presentation has gone by without mention of Marvel's Wolverine, and so many fans and those around the industry were beginning to question the fate of the mutant.
Is the Wolverine project dead? Not so fast, bub. During today's Business Segment Presentation and Fireside Chat 2025, Sony highlighted its previous fiscal year, but also looked to the future. And that future thankfully still includes Marvel's Wolverine.
Wolverine developer Insomniac Games was the victim of a massive data breach and hack in December 2023. The game has been scarcely heard from or seen since it was announced in 2021, and the leaks from the hack likely meant the devs needed to rework a lot of the title, but it's still coming, according to Sony.
During Sony's slide show, a page about single-player games highlighted the titles that have been released every year since the PS5 launched since the turn of the decade. 2021 had Horizon: Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7, 2022 had God of War: Ragnarok, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 in 2023, Astro Bot in 2024, and this year will have Ghost of Yotei and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
Under a time period titled "Upcoming," Sony highlighted Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet from Naughty Dog...and Marvel's Wolverine. So, as of now, the game is still coming, and Insomniac is still cooking and hard at work on bringing it to fruition.
The hack, which included everything from personal info of Insomniac devs to full story details and pre-alpha gameplay of Wolverine, probably had a devastating impact on the game's development. But seeing it appear in the showing from Sony today inspires hope that it will come out one day, when it's ready.
Insomniac has done a phenomenal job with the Spider-Man games, so gamers everywhere are eager to see Logan take center stage in his own story. I'm really happy to see that it's still coming, just not nearly as soon as everyone hoped.
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Destructoid Friday, June 13, 2025 12:11 PM
The live service games industry is a tenuous one. Continuing to support a game with live content month after month is expensive and daunting, and very few games have been super successful at it.
One of those games is Call of Duty: Warzone. The CoD battle royale mode launched in 2020 and has brought in players from around the world to hop into matches in Verdansk, Rebirth Island, Urzikstan, Al Mazrah, Caldera, and several other maps alongside multiple main CoD titles.
One thing that has stayed consistent, though, is content. Activision employs several studios to work on monthly updates for the game that add things like weapons, skins, operators, map updates, and more to keep things fresh. But doing so is pricy, and if the game is no longer turning a profit, it could be at risk of being sunset, having its servers shut down, or having its future live service content canceled.
Could this ever happen to Call of Duty, the biggest and best-selling series year in and year out? Here's what we know so far about the possibility of Warzone shutting down.
Is Warzone shutting down?
There is no evidence of Call of Duty: Warzone ending or shutting down anytime soon, contrary to rumors that have been spreading online in June 2025. Any talk about Warzone's successes or failures outside of direct confirmation from Activision is just conjecture or rumors at this point.
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile, however, did just recently shut down. The game is no longer available to download from the App Store or Play Store as of May 18, 2025. Activision said the game "unfortunately has not met our expectations with mobile-first players like it has with PC and console audiences."
Warzone on console and PC, though, is still likely a profitable venture. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the game since it launched, largely due to issues with hacking and cheating. However, discussion about Warzone being shut down really gained momentum with the launch of season three of Black Ops 6 and the introduction of Verdansk.
Rumors began circulating earlier this year about Warzone when CoD leaker @TheGhostofHope posted that "Warzone 3" would not be happening in 2026 "if Verdansk fails to retain current/returning players." This report, while unconfirmed, is always possible, as is anything when it comes to the gaming industry.
For now, Warzone appears to be here to stay for the foreseeable future. Could that change at any time? Of course. If the game keeps waning in popularity and becomes less profitable, there is room for a shakeup of the CoD BR.
This article will be updated with new information whenever necessary.
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Destructoid Friday, June 13, 2025 10:23 AM
One Fruit Simulator has a ton of information you need to know if you want to be the strongest around. What fruits should you use? Where can you find certain quest NPCs? Thankfully, you can use One Fruit Simulator's Trello Board and Discord server to get some answers.
One Fruit Simulator Trello and Discord guide
Here's a complete list of One Fruit Simulator links you can use to get involved in the community and learn more about the game:
One of the most important spots to check is the One Fruit Simulator Trello board. Here, you'll find general information about the experience, including active events, locations around its map, all fruit types, and more. Each card also includes descriptions such as how to obtain specific items, their movesets, and locations, among other information you'll find.
This Trello board is extensive, with just about every item, NPC, and location in One Fruit Simulator listed on it. Here's a complete list of every category you'll find on the One Fruit Simulator Trello board:
The Trello board is huge, which can make it a bit overwhelming if you're new to it. That's where the One Fruit Simulator Discord server comes in. Here, you can find more details about the game in text form and ask other players any questions you might have. That way, if you have a quick question that Trello doesn't cover, you can learn from community members or help newcomers get started. You can even find One Fruit Simulator codes here as a fun bonus.
Another place you can use to talk to others is the One Fruit Simulator Roblox group. If you're unfamiliar with Discord and mainly use Roblox's community groups to chat with others, you can join this group and find members to play with.
That concludes our complete guide to One Fruit Simulator's Trello board, Discord server, and other important links to help make your experience more fun. Be sure to check out our Roblox section for more content on this and other experiences.
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Destructoid Friday, June 13, 2025 10:19 AM
Minecraft's second update of 2025 is fairly close to release, and it's bringing with it some exciting content additions. This update is called Chase the Skies, and if you're looking forward to exploring new content, you may want to know the exact release time and date.
Minecraft updates are generally few and far between, so it's always a good time when one becomes available. These updates are usually packed with new features, changes to existing ones, and bug fixes, so you'll want to jump in as soon as possible. Here's the exact time and date when the Minecraft Chase the Skies update will be released.
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Minecraft Chase the Skies update release date and time
The Chase the Skies update for Minecraft officially launches on June 17. Release times for major updates usually aren't shared ahead of time, so we don't know when this one will be available. Most past updates have launched at precisely 10am CT, though, so there's a decent chance this one will too.
Based on all recent past updates, we've set our countdown timer to 10am CT. If a different time is shared, we'll update all relevant details here. Leading up to the update release, you can check back here to see how much longer there is to wait before it's available to play. We've also listed the precise launch time across major time zones.
Minecraft Chase the Skies update features
The Chase the Skies update features a new mob, several improvements to existing features, and a visual overhaul for Bedrock Edition. Here's a breakdown of all the major Chase the Skies update features.
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Destructoid Friday, June 13, 2025 9:04 AM
A new expansion pack called Enchanted by Nature is releasing soon for The Sims 4, and it promises to bring some pretty exciting features with it. If you're eager to start exploring everything it has to offer, you need to know the exact release time and date for it.
Since expansion packs are the largest form of DLC we get in The Sims 4, they're also generally the most exciting releases. There's plenty to uncover with this one, so to ensure you're ready to start playing as soon as possible, here's the exact time and date when The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature will be released.
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The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature release date and time
A precise launch time hasn't been shared so far, but The Sims 4 Enchanted By Nature expansion pack is confirmed to launch on July 10. It will likely be released at precisely 12pm CT since this is the time most packs become available.
Our countdown is set to 12pm CT, and will remain at this time unless a different launch time is shared, so you can check back here leading up to the pack launch to see how much longer you have to wait. Packs have been releasing at this time for years, though, so it should become available as expected unless the devs run into any delays. We've also translated the release time across major time zones if you want to know when it will be available in your area.
The Sims 4 Enchanted by Nature expansion pack features
The Enchanted by Nature expansion pack features Fairies as a new playable occult and several other gameplay features related to living in harmony with nature. There's a lot packed in this one, so here's a breakdown of the key gameplay content.
While you wait for Fairies to finally fly into The Sims 4, there are plenty of other pack features to keep you busy. You may want to create some unusual Small Businesses, cook up some Family Recipes, or find all parts of the Nordhaven Bike Parts Collection.
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Destructoid Friday, June 13, 2025 8:10 AM
All Fortnite seasons bring with them a vast loot pool of unique items you can find and use around the island. In Chapter Six, season three, there are loads of fresh items up for grabs, plus some solid returning gear too.
Knowing all of the available items at your disposal is essential for ensuring you have the best inventory possible. Here are all of the weapons and loot you can find around the island in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three.
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All new weapons in Fortnite Chapter 6, season 3 Super
Fortnite's Super season is stacked with some epic superhero items, lots of fresh weapons, and more. Most weapons are already available to use, but there are also a few we know are coming later in the season, but aren't available just yet. Here's everything new featured in the weapon loot pool for Chapter Six, season three.
More weapons will likely become available as the season progresses since all previous seasons have added additional gear throughout, so as any new items are added, we'll update them here. It seems especially likely we'll at least get one Superman-themed weapon since he's currently hanging out on the island.
All unvaulted weapons in Fortnite Chapter 6, season 3 Super
In addition to the fresh new weapons and loot, there are also a handful of unvaulted items from past seasons you can acquire. All of the unvaulted weapons for Chapter Six, season three are as follows.
All vaulted weapons in Fortnite Chapter 6, season 3 Super
All of the Star Wars weapons featured in Galactic Battle have been vaulted for Chapter Six, season three, and will likely remain so until May 2026. The items you can no longer find in the loot pool are as follows.
With new powerful weapons at your disposal, you can now get to work tackling tricky tasks around the island. Some good quests to get done are assembling surveillance gear at Demon's Domain, the Trials of Morgan Myst, meeting all NPCs around the island, and damaging Overlord Spires and Scout Spires.
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