Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 5:15 PM  Once again, Marvel Animation is showcasing the fact that it's been saving the MCU's ass for years. A little over 2 ½ years after the Black Panther prequel show was announced, we finally get a sneak peek at how beautiful Eyes of Wakanda will be when the four-episode series premieres on Disney+ on August 27. As dazzling… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 4:40 PM Monster Hunter Wilds has a plethora of different combat and movement options to help during your hunts. Fans of previous entries are surely familiar with the benefits of using a dive, colloquially known as the "Superman dive," during combat. Anyone new to the series might be left confused about how the technique works. |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 4:30 PM  Last month, developer People Can Fly announced that work on a game codenamed Gemini was being suspended over issues with the publisher regarding payment and communication. The publisher was believed to be Square Enix, and fans speculated that the project in question was a sequel to Outriders, a surprisingly good 2021… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 4:00 PM  The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild marks the first (and so far only) game in the franchise to feature a DLC story expansion. In addition to the expanded narrative, The Champions' Ballad features new dungeons, weapons, and more for those who want to spend more time in this version of Hyrule. If you want to know… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 3:50 PM  Few moments hit on the original SNES like your first time hearing "Stickerbush Symphony" while shooting through a labyrinth of towering thorny beanstalks in Donkey Kong Country 2's Bramble Blast levels. It's one of the best songs to ever appear in a game, alongside one of the most evocative 16-bit platforming levels… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 3:38 PM  You probably won't find many names in video game voice acting who have had the surge of success and recognizability Ben Starr and Neil Newbon have had since 2023. Starr, who played Clive in Final Fantasy XVI and Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and Newbon, best known for his performance as Astarion in Baldur's… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 3:15 PM  Remedy Entertainment, the studio behind Alan Wake and Control, recently launched the company's first live-service game: FBC: Firebreak. But the game's first two weeks haven't been great, with low player counts and balance issues. Remedy is aware and working to not only improve FBC, but also support it for the long… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 2:57 PM  If you browse the catalogue of games available as part of Sony's PlayStation Plus service, you'll see that the critically acclaimed puzzle sensation Blue Prince is classified as a "quick adventure." This is a lie on par with saying that you can find a Mew under the truck by the S.S. Anne in the first generation Pokémon |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 2:35 PM  I leave Elden Ring Nightreign matches all the time. Sometimes I'm playing with friends and we botch the first Evergaol mini-boss at level 2. Sometimes I'm playing with internet randos and the Recluse runs off to farm crystals without telling anyone and we get wiped multiple times by the Perfumer's crossbow-wielding… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 2:25 PM  I'm tens of thousands of feet underwater, here on a mission to uncover the remains of a tragic and colossal accident that saw an oil rig collapse and sink to the bottom of the ocean off the coast of Scotland. I'm here for answers. I'm here for closure. Hopefully I'll find some mementos to bring back to the families… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 2:15 PM  Red Dead Online, Rockstar's other live-service game that isn't as popular as Grand Theft Auto Online, isn't dead. Well, not entirely. The online cowboy simulator just got a small update that adds a few creepy missions and promises more to come later. |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 2:05 PM  Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has always maintained that the psychological thriller series is more than gore porn; it's a commentary on the social and economic inequalities of the world we live in. When you aim to mirror the darkest impulses of mankind, naturally, some real-life terrible people will stumble into… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1:21 PM  Persona 5 is all about a group of high schoolers confronting corrupt individuals in a paranormal world, parallel to our own, called the Metaverse. When they defeat someone in this metaphysical space, the target's real-world counterpart has a "change of heart" and repents for their crimes. In the original 2016 game,… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:35 PM  When tracking down Oblivion Remastered's best greatsword, one would likely check the armorer first, right? Wrong! It's at the Mage's Guild of all places. You see, the best two-handed sword isn't a sword at all, it's an illusion. A trick of the eye that deals damage like a physical object. Oh, and even better is, it… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:15 PM  Megan 2.0 hit theaters this weekend, but it failed to match the original horror film's impressive box office debut, and it now seems unlikely that a third movie will get greenlit anytime soon. |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:06 PM  I love using Dual Blades in Monster Hunter Wilds; its attacks are satisfyingly fast and hectic. Being able to enter a powered-up demon mode while spinning around like a Beyblade is something I'd like to do in every game from now on, please. Unfortunately, my biggest grievance with the weapon is when I accidentally… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:25 AM  In Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, there are a total of 10 Nevron quests. By completing these quests, you can unlock the "Aiding the Enemy" achievement or trophy. |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:15 AM  The Steam summer sale is an annual opportunity to add vast numbers to the teetering pile of games you'll get around to playing someday. With bonkers 90-percent-off deals, you can grab recent big-name games for under $5, all of which you'll definitely remember to load up someday. But it's not just the AAA blockbusters… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:05 AM  Who is making Donkey Kong Bananza? That's been one of the big questions on fans' minds ever since the Switch 2 title was revealed, fueled by the fact that Nintendo seemingly refused to say which studio or internal team was behind it. Now we finally know. Nintendo has confirmed the game that walks, talks, and quacks… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 1, 2025 10:48 AM  Towards the end of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you'll come across one involving a Nevron named Chalier, who is a friendly creature challenging you to a duel. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 5:52 PM Diablo 4 Season 9 has just gone live, and while a new season is often a good time for novices to jump in for the first time, there are now a few more excellent reasons to do so as well. However, those reasons won't last forever. If you've been loyally grinding since launch or you've flitted in and out of Diablo 4, hopeful that your pals would one day join you in exploring Sanctuary, you've now got a very compelling argument to convince them. As well as being 50% off on Steam right now, and part of Xbox and PC Game Pass, Diablo 4 is free to keep for Playstation players with PS Plus. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 2:45 PM What are the best indie games? The great indie boom triggered by digital distribution over a decade ago turned out to be more of a Big Bang, firing small-team development into a plethora of directions that now defy simple categorisation. The sheer volume is intimidating, so we have plenty to choose from when compiling our list of the best indie games. Perhaps too much. But we should take stock to appreciate everything indie development has given us. Some of the games listed below were built in a weekend by first-time coders, while others were crafted by former triple-A creators who've instilled their independent work with the same technical standards. They barely have anything in common but a healthy dose of idiosyncrasy and ideas that make Steam worth spelunking and make our list of the best PC games. Continue reading The best indie games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, New PC games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 2:29 PM When is the Ark 2 release date? Ever since the Ark 2 announcement at The Game Awards 2020, we've been looking forward to learning more about the upcoming dinosaur-themed survival game. Based on the two cinematic trailers and the additional info from the Studio Wildcard development team, it's clear that Ark 2 will feature a unique story, enhanced gameplay mechanics, and (of course) a T-Rex. Ark established itself as one of the best survival games, but only time will tell whether Ark 2 can break into our list of the best PC games. From the Ark 2 release date window to its platform, souls-like combat, and mod support, here's everything we know about the Ark sequel. Continue reading Ark 2 release date estimate, trailers, gameplay, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Ark mods, Best survival games , Ark 2 release date |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1:38 PM After dropping a cryptic teaser roughly 24 hours ago, a new Minecraft update has just arrived that makes one of the sandbox game's most abundant materials much more special. Even more importantly than that, though, this game drop also adds a friendly (and remarkably helpful) new mob that has become something of a meme among the community after narrowly losing a community mob vote. Yes, the copper golem has arrived in Minecraft. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1:03 PM When is the Hades 2 release date? The mythological roguelike game was revealed during The Game Awards 2022. Despite receiving critical praise for their previous titles, Hades 2 is the first sequel Supergiant Games has ever made. Hades 2 sees players taking control of Melinoë, a daughter of Hades and sister to the original game's protagonist, Zagreus. Her goal is to defeat the titan Chronos, who attempts to escape imprisonment in the Underworld to seek revenge against the gods of Olympus who trapped him there. The roguelike game is already out in early access, but here's what we know about the full release. Continue reading Hades 2 guides and release date estimate MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Hades 2 boons, Hades 2 Gods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1:00 PM Eight fantastic games are on offer in the latest Humble Choice selection, each one of which works great on the Steam Deck and has a Verified or Playable rating to back it up. While a price rise for Choice was recently announced, the value on offer hasn't worsened; in fact, there's a bigger saving this month with the price rise factored into the equation compared to June. While the Steam Deck continues its reign as the best gaming handheld, the monthly selection of Humble Choice games will run great on any handheld gaming PC with equal or greater power than Valve's portable. This means you should still jump on this offer even if you're playing on an Asus ROG Ally X, Lenovo Legion Go, or even a device such as the Ayaneo 3. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:49 PM July 1, 2025: Added new BDO codes. What are the latest Black Desert Online codes? Since its graphical overhaul, BDO has seen a new lease of life. Not only does the MMO have one of the best character creators in the genre, but Black Desert Online's fantasy world is a thrill to explore, and it's full of complex mechanics for combat, trading, and diplomacy. All this can be intimidating for new players, but there's a way to get a head start. If you want helpful rewards for Black Desert Online, one of the longest-running MMO games, then you've come to the right place. These BDO codes give rewards such as Memory Fragments, Cron Stones, Enhancement Kits, and more. All of these items are handy for your next session, so we've also detailed ways you can redeem them without being logged into the game. Continue reading BDO codes July 2025 - all active Black Desert Online codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Desert Online guide, Best MMORPGs, Free MMOs |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:29 PM How do you revive in Peak? This climbing co-op game is better with pals, but can also be much harder. As you balance trying to keep the group fed, healed, and alive enough to climb Peak's many tough ascents, you might also need to revive. There are lots of routes to the top of each peak, and many items and friends, like the Peak capybaras, to discover on the way. But the road to the top is treacherous, and it's highly likely one of you will run out of stamina and fall, or miss a jump and meet your demise. Fortunately, if the rest of the group or at least one other person stays alive, there are several ways to revive your friends in Peak. Continue reading How to revive in Peak MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Peak capybara location, How to revive in Peak, Peak bugle explained |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:12 PM Where is the capybara in Peak? If you're looking for the cutest animal in the world in Peak's biomes, here's where to find them, what they do, and the badge you get for playing them a little tune. There are a lot of items in Peak; most of them are useful, some of them are tricky to decipher, like Peak's Cursed Skull, and others might have uses much further into your climb. If you're searching for capybaras in Peak, here's one item you do need to get yourself a shiny badge, and where to find these little critters. Continue reading Peak Capybara location MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Peak capybara location, How to revive in Peak, Peak bugle explained |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:57 AM Netease Games has confirmed the launch date for Marvel Rivals Season 3: The Abyss Awakens, and there's not long to wait. The long-anticipated launch will also mark the arrival of two new heroes, with one a long time coming - and there's a strong hint at the next potential villain. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:48 AM If you're still using an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, and the Steam Survey suggests a lot of gamers currently are, then it looks as though you're about to lose driver support for this GPU. According to Nvidia, the forthcoming 580-series of Nvidia GeForce drivers will be the last branch that supports Maxwell and Pascal GPUs, which covers all GTX 900 and 1000 graphics cards, with the exception of the few GTX 1600-series cards that were based on the later Turing architecture. The GeForce GTX 1060 has proved to have a surprising amount of staying power, and even now you'll regularly see this Nvidia GPU listed in the minimum system requirements for the latest games. It's also currently ranked 12th on the May 2025 Steam Survey out of all the GPUs used by gamers who took part in the last survey, with 2.24% share of the market. As a point of comparison, the highest-ranked RTX 5000-series GPU on the survey is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070, with 0.71%. In fact, we ranked the aging GTX card number four on our guide to the best PC gaming hardware ever. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:47 AM FBC Firebreak is a game I wish did well. Remedy Entertainment is famous for gripping narratives and detailed worlds, and I was hoping its co-op FPS could deliver on both fronts. Unlike Max Payne, Alan Wake, or Control, though, so far, it doesn't live up to Remedy's high standards. That could be about to change, however, as FBC Firebreak update 1.3 is here, and it massively overhauls the game's perks economy. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best FPS games, Best Game Pass games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:46 AM Want to know the best Overwatch 2 Stadium DPS build codes? With over 30 different options to pick from to improve your weapon, survivability, and abilities, it's difficult to know which ones you should focus on. Our Overwatch 2 Stadium DPS builds will save you from a headache by highlighting the best options for your characters. With the right Overwatch 2 Stadium DPS build codes, you can transform your Overwatch 2 characters to make them almost unrecognizable, both in terms of sheer damage output and their abilities. It's easy to put together a bad build in the multiplayer game, but if you follow along to the steps outlined in this guide, you won't ever have that problem again. Continue reading Best Overwatch 2 Stadium DPS build codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:33 AM What is the Peak bugle used for? Waking up on that beach, you're surrounded by all kinds of equipment that is both extremely useful and, well, not. The Bing Bong cuddly toy isn't going to stop you from falling to your death, or freezing to death, or... well, you get the point. One item you'll find when waking up in Peak is the bugle, but what is it used for? So many items have a use case in Peak - the Cursed skull, for instance, can be a game-changer if used correctly. The bugle, however, doesn't seem to be useful at all, unless you want to annoy your friends (which we do). Here's what it does, and a special variation you can find along the way. Continue reading What does the Peak bugle do? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Peak capybara location, How to revive in Peak, Peak bugle explained |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:03 PM What are the best soulslike games? An off-shoot of action RPGs, the defining principles of this ever-growing subgenre sprung up from Demon's Souls back in 2009. However, it took the release of its spiritual successor two years later to really light a fire under fans. FromSoftware's Dark Souls is a landmark game in many respects, but the soulslike genre is its greatest legacy. While efforts have been made to diversify soulslike games in recent years, patience in the face of adversity remains the focal point. Characterized by punishing stamina-based combat, risk-reward currency systems, and challenging bosses, victory in a soulslike leads to progression through rich worlds that often capture a dark fantasy game aesthetic. Whether you're a newcomer who's not sure where to start or an RPG game veteran looking for a new challenge, we've got the very best soulslikes on PC you can play right now. Continue reading Best soulslike games in 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best soulslike games, Best fantasy games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:28 AM Looking to unearth a Dig Shovels tier list? While most early Roblox Dig shovels can be found in a single spot, some of the best are dotted around the map or offered up as a reward for lengthy and complicated quests. Here's where to find the likes of the Spore Shovel or Solstice Shovel, and which Dig shovel is the best. New to Dig in Roblox? One thing you don't need to slam your shovel into the ground for is new Dig codes. They're good for random crates and the odd vehicle accessory right now, but we're fully expecting some exclusive code Shovels in time. Want to see the game that inspired this? Check out Fisch codes. And if you're not feeling the grind right now, try Dress to Impress codes instead. Continue reading Dig Shovels tier list - best shovels and how to get them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:25 AM Who are all the current Dreamlight Valley characters? An array of Disney characters will join you on your adventure in this adorable life sim, as you become buddies with familiar faces from your favorite animated movies. We've been playing the game for some time now, and have gotten to know everyone in the game so far, so we can help you befriend them all. While Dreamlight Valley is a life sim, it is also very story driven, and some of the characters you come across make up part of that story. Others can be chosen and unlocked in any order from inside the Dream Castle - though you'll want to read our Disney Dreamlight Valley guide beforehand, as it recommends you spend your Dreamlight on something else before unlocking too many realms. Here though, we go through all the Disney Dreamlight Valley characters you'll come across in the story, those you can rescue from their realms, and the ones we're yet to meet. Continue reading All Disney Dreamlight Valley characters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dreamlight Valley recpie list, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:03 PM The Diablo 4 system requirements haven't changed much since the release of the Vessel of Hatred DLC and subsequent updates. With the Sins of the Horadrim season going live, now's a great time to spin up the game once again, assuming your gaming rig is ready to battle the legions of Hell. Diablo 4 is a very different game from when it first launched, with ray tracing now enabled if you have one of the best graphics cards or a similarly compatible gaming PC. The latest Diablo 4 season, Sins of the Horadrim, introduces numerous class changes, new Horadric spells, and gives you a way to weaken the final Act 2 boss, Astaroth. So, why wait? Continue reading Diablo 4 system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:13 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, July 1, 2025 11:11 AM When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz? This special, limited-time event allows players to trade the usually locked golden stickers up to five times a day. This is an ideal solution for grabbing elusive missing stickers and completing albums quickly. While you can trade these up to five times a day, each event is limited to two specific stickers, set by Scopely. There's no official schedule for Monopoly Go's Golden Blitz event, so we can only estimate the date of the next Star Wars GO Golden Blitz based on previous events and official sticker polls. However, we check daily for official word on the next trade. While you wait, be sure to participate in other Monopoly Go events for a chance to earn rare sticker pack, and keep on top of freebies with our free Monopoly Go dice rolls guide, which is updated regularly with the newest links. Continue reading When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:08 AM What are the best Fortnite skins? Everyone has their personal preference, but in the years since the debut of Fortnite, Epic has rolled out tons of iconic original skins and partnered with artists, movies, and TV shows to attract more fans to the multiplayer game. The sheer amount of Fortnite skins is astounding, giving players a near-endless way to express themselves in the battle royale game before they've fired a single shot. Each event and update brings multiple skins to help cosmetic lovers stack up their inventory, and then there are Fortnite Festival skins and Lego Fortnite skins to boot. So, to help you figure out who to buy when they next appear in the Item Shop, here are over 100 of the best Fortnite skins ever. Continue reading The best Fortnite skins July 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite map, Fortnite skins, Fortnite weapons |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:51 AM When is the ZZZ 2.1 release date? Now that ZZZ 2.0 is here, it's time to look ahead to what awaits us in Version 2.1. If you're already saving up your Polychrome, we've got a full itinerary of everything coming to HoYoverse's urban fantasy in the next few weeks. ZZZ 2.1 is the next update to hit the gacha game, and it picks up after Phaethon and Yunkui Summit foil the Exaltist plot in Aerospace City. Yixuan might have defeated the Exaltist Overseer in Zenless Zone Zero's last update, but the discovery of the underground research facility prompts a new investigation into the Miasma. Phaethon and Yixuan discover that the Exaltists can control the Miasma that's Aerospace City. We've also got an early look at upcoming characters set to make a mark on our Zenless Zone tier list, new locations, and more. Continue reading ZZZ 2.1 release date, characters, banners, events, and story MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Zenless Zone Zero review, Zenless Zone Zero codes, Zenless Zone Zero banners |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:01 AM Secretlab just revealed its first-ever Genshin Impact crossover, and we're getting not one but two stunning Titan Evo gaming chairs, based on characters from the game. We're also getting a Magnus Pro desk with a beautiful Magpad desk cover, featuring scenes from the Lantern Rite Festival printed on it. As a maker of some of the best gaming chairs and desks, it's surprising to see Secretlab take so long to target a game like Genshin Impact for a major crossover. Regardless, it's been well worth the wait because these new products are absolutely gorgeous. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:14 PM What are the best battle royale games? Each one of these multiplayer games revolves around one core idea: lots of players go in, and only one can leave (or maybe a team, depending on the game). Battle royale is a violent, unpredictable, and frenzied multiplayer mode where the only goal is to endure until you're the sole survivor(s) - and all tactics and styles of play are equally viable in the best battle royale games. You can win by hiding in bushes and waiting for the herd to thin out, or scavenge a weapon and start reducing the numbers yourself. With the explosion of free PC games like Fortnite, Warzone, and Apex Legends, you would be forgiven for thinking there are only three battle royales out there, but there are now numerous other contenders to challenge them, each with its own spin on the established formula. Whether you're after a battle royale FPS game or an inventive new twist on the formula, there's something out there for everyone. So, to help you broaden your horizons, we have assembled this handy guide to decide on which one you should spend your time playing. Continue reading Best battle royale games to play in 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Warzone 2 guns, Best Warzone 2 loadout, Warzone 2 map |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 1, 2025 10:47 AM It may have taken 15 years, but Ninjabee's beloved, charming city-builder A World of Keflings is finally coming to Steam later this month. First released in 2010 for Xbox 360, the quirky sequel to A Kingdom for Keflings is an often forgotten gem, but a must-play for fans of base building and wholesome (and downright absurd) fantasy worlds. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city-building games, Best strategy games, Best old games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 1, 2025 2:30 PM .jpg?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=70&format=jpg&auto=webp){kind=tracking} Alienware's Black Friday in July sale just dropped a wave of serious gaming hardware deals. Desktop beasts with RTX 5090s are now hundreds off, and the latest Area-51 and Aurora systems are pushing 4K frame rates with ease. On the portable side, Alienware's newest 16- and 18-inch laptops are loaded with 4080s and 4090s, making high refresh 1440p gaming look effortless. There are deep M.2 drive discounts too, including a Crucial T500 1TB with heatsink for under $85. And over at Green Man Gaming, the entire Final Fantasy series is up to 70% off, with big cuts on Rebirth, Remake, and classic bundles. Let's get into it: |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1:06 PM  It'll soon be time for another season of Marvel Rivals, the super-duper Overwotlike and thirsty delivery vehicle for every variation of Marvel character known to the human mind. What's coming in season three? Wesley Snipes and a bloody great burning bird lady. By which I mean, Blade and Phoenix. They'll be matching wits with Hela, goddess of death, who has palled up with Knull, god of symbiotes, aka the wriggly black pyjamas sported by Venom. All of this may seem frightening and bizarre if you're here because you accidentally hit auto-complete while googling "Marks & Spencers opening times", so here's a swift trailer to fill you in. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:41 PM  There are times in all of our lives when we not only feel compelled to try something new, but burn with an irrepressible desire to break free from the chains of our mundane misery by experiencing a thing which we've not yet experienced. For some people, that thing might be skydiving or baking a pistachio layer cake with cream cheese buttercream. For me, at one point last year, it was to watch the 1977 film Smokey and the Bandit. For Hideo Kojima, developer of games like Death Stranding 2, it is to go to space, and make a game in space. Please, someone just stick him in a rocket already. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:07 PM  I love it when a machine whirrs and clunks and bzzts in just the right way. Kaizen: A Factory Story is the next mechanical puzzler from the people who made Opus Magnum and Exapunks. A demo hit Steam a few weeks ago, but it fell down the wrong side of a conveyor belt here at RPS and we all forgot about it until it jammed up our meticulous assembly line of articles and I had to jimmy it out with a big salad fork. "Ah," I said, "there's yer problem. Nobody has played this excellent developer's new game yet." Let's solve that problem. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:07 PM  A few days ago, while walking in the woods, I allowed a mosquito to suck blood from my hand for about 20 seconds. Holding my arm extended like a sweaty middle-aged messiah, I watched as the insect tapped methodically at my skin, watched as it pushed its needle nose into the flesh between my smallest knuckles, watched as its hitherto-imperceptible belly bulged and turned a shiny, jubilant red. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:20 AM  If you like getting Warhammered and having a scrap as a space marine, then here's some good news. Following the release of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's siege mode last week, developers Saber Interactive have confirmed that it'll be getting second year of free and paid updates. Hey, it's something to help quench your bloodlust while you wait for Space Marine 3 to become more than a glint in the eye of a dev working on a big gun to be wielded by a big lad in big armour. |
Siliconera Tuesday, July 1, 2025 5:00 PM
Nicholas Leung, the English voice actor for Dan Heng, announced via social media that he will return to voice the character in Honkai: Star Rail. The character has been silent in recent patches and missions. His announcement didn't mention an exact return date, so it is unknown if we could end up heading his voice again during the 3.4 Trailblaze Missions.
Leung's statement featured photos of the actor with plush toys of Dan Heng and Dan Heng Imbibitor Lunae. (He voices both versions of the Astral Express member.) He thanked HoYoVerse and his fans. He also confirmed he's back in the studio recording lines for the character, including ones from past updates.
Here's the full tweet:
It's unknown if we'll start hearing other familiar voice actors and actresses in Honkai: Star Rail again alongside the return of Nicholas Leung as Dang Heng. Cia Court (Himeko), Caleb Yen (Caelus), Rachael Chau (Stelle), and Cheryl Texiera (Kafka) were among the voices we stopped hearing or saw recast during the 2024-2025 SAG-AFTRA strike. We also saw it affect other HoYoVerse games, such as Zenless Zone Zero.
Honkai: Star Rail is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the 3.4 update arrives on July 2, 2025.
The post Honkai: Star Rail Dan Heng English Voice Actor Returns appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, July 1, 2025 4:00 PM
The Magilumiere Co Ltd manga, known as Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc for the Viz Media release, will end on July 8, 2025. It started in October 2021 and began appearing on MangaPlus and Viz Media on February 1, 2022. The final chapter will be 160, and chapter 159 appeared worldwide on July 1, 2025.
The Magilumiere manga series follows a company that employs magical girls to fight enemies. Kana Sakuragi finds herself working there after college when she wasn't quite sure what to do with her life. She works alongside Hitomi Koshigaya, her mentor who helped and "scouted" her, and other individuals doing their best to help others and grow as people. Chapter 159 involves quite a leap into the future, showing Kana witnessing a major moment in Hitomi's life, before taking another step forward and teasing the final chapter.
There's still quite some catching up with physical volumes of Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc ahead of the end in Japan. There are 17 volumes available there as of June 2025, and volume 18 should cover chapters 152-160.
While the series is coming to a halt, there's another adaptation ongoing. An anime debuted on Amazon in October 2024. It consists of 12 episodes. A second season is in development.
The Magilumiere Co Ltd manga will end on July 8, 2025, and Viz Media will release volume 9 of Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc in English on August 19, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 1, 2025 3:00 PM
SuperGroupies announced three new additions to the NieR: Automata merchandise line, which consist of a jacket inspired by YoRHa and two types of bags. All of them are expected to launch in early December 2025. Pre-orders are open, and they will ship worldwide. Each one is meant to celebrate the 15th anniversary.
There are no photos of the new pieces of SuperGroupies NieR: Automata merchandise yet, so we can't see how the jacket and bags will look in real-life. Only concept art for all three pieces appeared. The YoRHa Unit Model Outerwear will be most expensive at ¥25,300 (~$176). That is a unisex coat that will appear in sizes medium through XXL. The YoRHa Unit Model 2way Tote Bag will be ¥20,900 (~$146). The "2way" in the title references how you could use the handles or the longer strap for carrying it. Finally the Scented Sachet Model Drawstring Pouch costs ¥6,050 (~$42). While scented is in the name, SuperGroupies didn't mention if there will be a smell to it.
Here's the concept art for all three items.
Quite a few collections based on the game and anime appeared at SuperGroupies. The first announced in 2023 featured a watch and two wallets. Those restocked and new bags appeared in 2024.
The SuperGroupies NieR: Automata merchandise will debut in December 2025, though it's unknown if we'll see physical samples of the jacket and two bags before then. The game is available on the PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and Windows PC. The anime adaptation is streaming via Crunchyroll.
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 1, 2025 2:00 PM We know all the new Umamusume: Pretty Derby character banners for July 2025 and when the next Story Event begins. The post July 2025 Umamusume Character Banners Shared appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1:00 PM
The Moogle Treasure Trove is a recurring event in FFXIV that happens multiple times a year, and the next The Hunt for Allegory run features the Ruby Gwiber Mount, Coffee Cup Earring, and Ephemeral Necromancer Minion when it begins on July 8, 2025. It will last until patch 7.3 releases in late August 2025. This is the latest installment since The Hunt for Phantasmagoria one appeared in February 2025.
The execution of the event is identical to past installments. There are Standard Objectives, Weekly Objectives, Minimog Challenges, and Ultimog Challenges you can complete to earn Irregular Tomestones. These tasks can all be checked in your Mogpendium. Standard ones tend to be associated with marked Duties that reward some of the event items and are most frequent. The Ultimog Challenge is only completed once during the whole event, while the Minimog ones show up once per week.
As usual, there's a long list of rewards on the official site showing what you get via giving the Irregular Tomestones to Itinerant Moogles. Many of these can be acquired via other means, but this might be an easier or more guaranteed way of earning them. The Moogles will be at Limsa Lominsa Lower Decks (X:9.4, Y:11.6), New Gridania (X:12.4, Y:12.1), and Ul'dah, Steps of Nald (X:9.6, Y:9.1).
Here's a list of some of the most notable items for this July 2025 installment:
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The Moogle Treasure Trove: The Hunt for Allegory event starts on July 8, 2025, then it will end when FFXIV 7.3 arrives at the end of August 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:00 PM
D3 Publisher announced it will release Yuke's Full Metal Schoolgirl, a game about cyborg schoolgirls fighting back against the unjust employer Meternal Jobz, worldwide. The game will launch on the Switch 2, PS5, and PC on October 23, 2025. While it is made by the Earth Defense Force developer, Oneechanbara is referenced via OneeChanbara Origin Aya and Saki costumes for Full Metal Schoolgirl leads Akemi and Ryoko as early-purchase free DLC, according to the PlayStation Blog.
This is an alternative future type of game, and it suggests an abusive company called Meternal Jobz rose to power in Japan. It is not only a toxic workplace to its employees, but everyone in the country. Akemi and Ryoko are the two schoolgirls that invade the company's 100-story skyscraper to "fire" the CEO at the top. The game will feature some roguelike elements, as you'll find weapons and MODs that transform her as you fight hordes of enemies, but you lose everything except materials and money if you die and need to restart at the first floor.
Here's the first trailer:
And here's how the Full Metal Schoolgirl characters Akemi and Ryoko look when dressed in the OneeChanbara Origin Aya and Saki costume DLC.
Full Metal Schoolgirl will come to the Switch 2, PS5, and PC on October 23, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:00 AM
On June 28, 2025, indie Vtuber Sameko Saba debuted, and she already hit one million subscribers on YouTube by July 1, 2025. This happened after only holding two streams. She has no schedule on her channel or social media, so it is unknown when she'll next perform.
Saba's first stream proved to be a typical debut. In it she showed her character model, talked about her goals, and revealed she's already selling merchandise based on her character through Omocat. The full debut bundle is $200, with the least expensive items being a blind bag of $6 pins. We also know that Cillia worked on the Live2D rigging for the model and Shouu and Tousaki Shiina designed her look.
Her second stream appeared on June 29, 2025, and it involved the performer singing karaoke. One of the tracks Saba sang was "Old Town Road," which came up at the 1:11:50 mark.
It's already known that Vtuber Sameko Saba is associated with some other indie performers. Both Dooby and Nimi Nightmare referenced her ahead of her debut. Then during her first stream, Saba mentioned both of them. It is unknown if there will be any collabs involving the three of them yet.
Sameko Saba is now performing, though she has yet to issue a schedule to show when she'll appear next.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 1, 2025 4:25 PM
Diablo 4 Season 9 is now live on the full version of the game, and every class has undergone a few changes.
While there's no new class in Season 9, we have six options to pick from. Not all classes are equal, as Blizzard has released numerous buffs and nerfs over time. As a result, the class tier list for Diablo 4 Season 9 differs greatly from previous iterations.
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Complete Diablo 4 Season 9 class tier list
We've used three tiers to separate the six classes available in Diablo 4 Season 9 based on multiple factors.
S-tier classes are the best options to use in this current season. They'll provide you with the most benefit when it comes to clearing in-game content and unlocking maximum rewards. A-tier classes are decent, but they don't quite reach the pinnacle of the current meta. They're still good classes to use but limited compared to S-tier. Finally, B-tier includes classes that, although still enjoyable to play, don't quite stack up in this season's meta.
S-tier
Our top choice for Diablo 4 Season 9's best class is Spiritborn. If you liked using this class last season, you'll enjoy it even more in this one. Spiritborn is clearly at the top, whether it's leveling or clearing endgame content. Unique items like Balazan's Maxtlatl work well with almost any build belonging to this class.
Spiritborn was already at a strong point in previous seasons, with Blizzard buffing its abilities even further. If you're struggling to clear Diablo 4's endgame content, this should be your choice.
Our second choice is Necromancer. There's some personal bias in this choice. Both Necromancer and Sorcerer are in strong positions in this new season. I've used the Necromancer class for the longest period across multiple seasons, putting this class in S-tier. My favorite is Summoning builds that rely on raising the undead. Leveling is slightly tricky compared to the Sorcerer class, but you shouldn't have any issues with endgame content.
A-tier
Our first choice for Diablo 4 Season 9's A-tier classes is Sorcerer. It's a close battle between placing Sorcerer and Necromancer in S-tier versus A, especially since Sorcerer has received wide-scale buffs across all abilities. Lightning Spear has amazing in-game stats and strong affixes, while passives like Precision have been buffed as well.
There are multiple choices and options when it comes to builds from this class. Compared to the Necromancer, you should have an easier time leveling up with this class. However, its limited gameplay variety brings it just shy of S-tier, bringing it to a high A-tier rank.
Our next choice is Barbarian. If Season 9 is your first time playing Diablo 4, starting with Barbarian is a blast. However, the class has been readjusted significantly compared to its PTR version due to bugs.
I still enjoy the Barbarian class partially due to nostalgia, as it was my first class. Beyond this, it's a decent choice to begin the season and learn the different dynamics before branching out into other classes.
B-tier
Our first choice for this tier list's B-tier section is Rogue. This class remains limited in build variety, and most of its builds have been nerfed into the ground. Deathmask of Nirmitruq, in particular, feels extremely underwhelming. Unless you're an expert player and know what to do at every point in the game, you should avoid Rogue builds.
Last but not least, we have Druid. Druid felt like the worst class to use in the PTR despite its increased damage across all its abilities. It's a class that I would love to test more over time.
It definitely has the potential to move up, especially as Blizzard continues making notable changes from the PTR. For now, though, it's weak compared to the rest of the game's classes, bringing it down to a bottom-tier position.
This Diablo 4 Season 9 tier list is subject to change as the game's PTR testing continues. We'll continue to update this list with more information as updates continue to release.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 1, 2025 3:01 PM
Destiny 2's new Nonary Engrams unlock some rare cosmetics for free, including collab items from The Witcher and removed Crimson Days items. And if that sounds too good to be true, there's a catch involved: they're only available during the Rite of the Nine event.
Nonary Engrams are guaranteed to give you an item you don't already have, according to their description. This is in line with our experience, which has given us only unowned items—and some were outside of the listed drops.
Here are all the items you can obtain from Nonary Engrams and how you can get them in Destiny 2.
How to get Nonary Engrams in Destiny 2
Nonary Engrams are available for purchase at the Emissary in the Rites of the Nine social hub. Each one costs 350 Nonary Manifolds, and you can buy up to 20 through the vendor's menu.
In addition to those 20 Engrams, you'll earn one Nonary Engram for free each day you log in between July 8 and 15 (the release date for Edge of Fate, the next expansion).
If you need more Nonary Manifolds, you can run dungeons on any mode, though your drops increase with higher difficulties and better scores. You can also dump your Curios of the Nine if you haven't already. Don't forget to do bounties while you're at it, since those give you a small amount of the currency.
What do Nonary Engrams contain in Destiny 2?
Nonary Engrams contain a suite of different cosmetics. Some of these are your garden-variety weapon ornaments, such as the basic Kingmaker ornament for Queenbreaker, which was available as a Twitch drop years ago and adds a plain yellow coat of paint to the weapon.
Others are returning Crimson Days items, old finishers (usually sold for Silver), and new Holo-Chips. Depending on RNG, you might also get something off-menu, though it's unclear if this is a bug or a feature. We've listed what you can expect from each drop below.
All Nonary Engram items in Destiny 2
Here are all the items revealed to be in Nonary Engrams, as seen in Destiny 2 database light.gg and on the Emissary's vendor menu.
These items may vary depending on your inventory. When we opened our 20 Nonary Engrams, we got a few items that don't appear on the table above or in the Nonary Engram pool in the Emissary's menu, so take this list as an approximation for confirmed items.
Some of the items we've obtained that weren't on this list include the Aeviternal XXII ship (2018), the Propheteer Shell (2019), and the Bitcrushed Shell (2020).
What does Nonary Engrams "purchase limit reached" mean?
If you see the "purchase limit reached" message while hovering over the Emissary's inventory, this means you've bought as many Nonary Engrams as you can. You can get another of these Engrams every day you log in between July 8 and 15 for a chance at extra goodies.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 1, 2025 2:38 PM
The Sims 4's July 1 update has arrived just over a week before the game's latest expansion, Enchanted by Nature, is slated to launch. Since the expansion pack is all about nature, this base game update is following suit with some beautiful Build Mode additions.
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The Sims 4 Planting Seeds of Enchantment patch notes
Glass walls and Plant on roofs
The highlight of The Sims 4's July 1 update is the addition of plant roofs and glass walls. Although expansion packs have expanded our roof and wall panel options to include various woods and metals, this is the first time we've been able to plant bushes, grass, and flowers on our houses. You can also now make your house completely transparent using glass walls, making it much easier to customize modern houses or greenhouses without using large windows everywhere.
Inventory management improvements
The first of several gameplay improvements in this update includes revamps to the game's inventory management system. You can now sort by New, Price, Crafted Quality, and Rarity within your Sim's personal inventory, fridges, bookcases, and other storage containers.
Spoiled foods also now have a red background to differentiate them from regular objects. They'll now appear in a separate spoiled item stack, where you can open it, view the items, and throw them away as needed.
Notebook and Collections changes
Two other UIs that received changes during this update are the in-game Notebook and Collections log. The notebook now features discovery badges for unseen resources, direct access buttons that allow you to view your Sim's stats more easily, and new category pages for various item types.
The Collections log features similar changes to inventory management, letting you sort by Rarity, Name, Missing, and other categories that help you filter collectibles more easily. You can also sort collections by completion progress. Finding a new collectible will now animate your inventory icon, making it easier to tell if you found a new item while skilling or digging up rocks.
You can view the full patch notes for The Sims 4's Planting Seeds of Enchantment update through EA's official announcement.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 1, 2025 2:37 PM
MARVEL Mystic Mayhem puts a lot of focus on team-building, and it's even more important if you're a free-to-play player.
There are different modes, and a team good in one might struggle in another. Over the last five days, I have been pretty lucky to get some of the best units currently available. I also managed to test out a couple of other accounts to check out all the 3-stars currently in the game. This guide will help you make the best possible squads for every available mode, and I have focused on the builds for F2P players, because why not!
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Best MARVEL Mystic Mayhem teams for all game modes
Before diving further into the guide, it's important to understand the core of team-building.
Every team in MARVEL Mystic Mayhem typically has three members. There are exceptions to this rule (more on that later), but you'll be mostly using characters in a team of three. Here are my two favorite archetypes.
In the end, you can also run your combinations, based on the characters you manage to pull. With that out of the way, let's take a look at some optimum builds for all game modes. For starters, I have put the Memento and Story modes at the end.
Battle Bonanza
The Battle Bonanza mode has two variants.
Treasure Hunt
Treasure hunts have four locations where you get a bonus tile. You'll have to match the class type on that tile to get a hefty bonus. You can place other character types on the standard tiles.
Fabled Finds
The Fabled Finds section is pretty important, as it allows you to find Artifacts. The boss changes daily, so you'll have to focus on the weakness to get an advantage. Here are the four bosses available in the current version of the game and the best teams to run against them.
Story and Memento Modes
After defeating the Level 40 Iron Man (which is a supreme challenge to clear), I have realized that there are no so-called based teams for either the Story or the Memento modes. These are two prime forms of content that you'll need to clear to take your account to the next level. However, every chapter has different challenges to encounter.
I have listed some of the best characters for every role, which will help you form your team accordingly. Once you determine the needs of a specific mission, you can construct a team accordingly.
Once we get additional characters as part of future updates, they will be added to the list, and some of the ideal team compositions might change.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 1, 2025 2:04 PM
Season three is bringing loads of fresh content to Marvel Rivals, and if you're eager to dive in, you need to know what's new. Reviewing the patch notes ahead of time is a great way to learn what you should be looking for.
Like all other seasons, this one brings tons of new additions to the game. It can be a lot to navigate, so here are the complete early patch notes for everything coming in season three of Marvel Rivals.
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Marvel Rivals season three patch notes
Here's a full breakdown of everything we know about season three so far. As new details are shared, we'll add them here, so you can check back to stay up to date with all of the latest patch notes information.
New hero: Phoenix
Phoenix is soaring onto the battlefield as a ranged Duelist with a fiery new skillset. She wields the immense power of the Phoenix Force, has a unique chain reaction mechanic, clears away enemy summons, and much more.
New Team-Ups
Two new Team-Ups are being added to the available collaborations you can use. These Team-Ups are:
Team-Up changes
There are also some adjustments to existing Team-Ups. Hela is joining in on the Symbotite Shenanigans with Venom and Jeff the Land Shark. Squirrel Girl is aligning herself with Ultron and Iron Man in Stark Protocol.
Storming Ignition, with Storm and Human Torch, and ESU Alumnus, with Squirrel Girl and Spider-Man, will be retired in season three as most of these heroes move on to fresh Team-Ups. The Guardian Revival Team-Up will remain, but it's being slightly nerfed.
New map: Klyntar
A fresh battleground is emerging in season three. This map is Klyntar: Celestial Husk, a new location that has similar Symbiote vibes to the already existing Klyntar: Symbiotic Surface map.
Hero balancing changes
As all seasons do, this one is bringing an array of buffs and nerfs for certain characters the devs feel need an adjustment. All of the nerfs and buffs that have been shared are as follows.
Nerfs
Buffs
Hero accessories
A new form of customization called hero accessories will become available with the launch of this season. Hero accessories are small items that attach to characters, similar to keychains.
The first batch of them has accessories for Psylocke, Winter Soldier, Jeff the Land Shark, Groot, Rocket Raccoon, Invisible Woman, Emma Frost, and Spider-Man. Points to acquire these items are earned by playing Quick Match and Competitive rounds.
Ultimate VFX
Some outfits will offer a new type of customization called Ultimate VFX after this update. As the name hints, this will unlock special new visuals for your abilities in combat. These changes will only be visible to you to maintain clarity on the battlefield.
More in 3.5
When the first half of season three ends, season 3.5 will bring even more content to Marvel Rivals. Some of the exciting additions have already been teased, including Blade's highly anticipated arrival and new Team-Ups.
We'll learn more about this update as soon as the official patch notes go live. When they do, we'll update with all other key features coming to Marvel Rivals here.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 1, 2025 2:01 PM
Mojang just announced the return of one of the most helpful mobs Minecraft has ever seen. As of today, you can playtest the Copper Golem and its matching copper tools, letting you experience the joys of chest organization while appreciating its adorableness.
The Copper Golem first appeared during Minecraft's Mob Vote 2021, where it and the Glare lost against the Allay. Forgotten by the community for some time, it's now available in the game as part of a beta testing update in Bedrock Edition, with Java receiving the update sometime in the near future.
The addition of the Copper Golem is arriving alongside copper chests, tools, and armor as part of the Vibrant Visuals update. Copper is now a tier between stone and iron, making it a handy resource to obtain early in a new playthrough before you start farming for iron, diamonds, and Netherite.
The Copper Golem itself also has one main perk: item management. As you toss items into copper chests, it'll take those items and organize them into empty chests or those that have a copy of that resource. In short, if you throw some diamonds into it, the Copper Golem will bring them to any chest that already has diamonds in it. If you don't have a diamond chest, it'll put them into any empty one you have.
Every copper item coming to the Vibrant Visuals update will also oxidize over time, giving you several base decorating options. That way, if you want a bunch of orange chests mixed with green-blue armor and an orange golem, you'll have a chance to customize everything however you'd like.
At the time of writing, the Vibrant Visuals update is only available on Minecraft Bedrock Edition. There's currently no word on when it'll arrive on Java Edition.
What's your favorite Minecraft mob? Are you now a Copper Golem fan, or are you more of a Happy Ghast person? Let us know using the poll below or drop a comment below!
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 1, 2025 1:51 PM
The Sacks of Potential Evolution is an interesting option to consider for EA FC 25 players, as the free upgrade allows you to apply significant upgrades on a card of your choice.
For starters, the evolution being available for free makes things pretty interesting. Your selected card will get a boost in its overall ratings, stats, playstyles, and more. There are some really amazing choices, and this guide will help you make the best decision possible.
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EA FC 25 Sacks of Potential Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the Sacks of Potential Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Sacks of Potential Evolution upgrades
There are four levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 3 upgrades
Level 4 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade conditions
Level 2 upgrade conditions
Level 3 upgrade conditions
Level 4 upgrade conditions
Best players to use in Sacks of Potential 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, July 1, 2025 1:01 PM
Diablo 4 Season 9 is centered around the 2.3.0 build, and there are plenty of changes in the final version. If you have tested the PTR version, you'll have a fair idea about the buffs and nerfs. Blizzard has made a few changes that will be included in the final version.
Let's take a look at some of the main changes that will be part of the new patch, which goes live on the public build with the release of Season 9.
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All Diablo 4 Season 9 class changes
All six classes, including Spiritborn, have undergone a few nerfs and buffs. As things stand, it's unlikely that there will be too many changes in the class tier list for Season 9, based on the patch notes alone.
Barbarian
Druid
Necromancer
Rogue
Sorcerer
Spiritborn
To go through the complete set of changes, make sure to check out the official patch notes.
All Diablo 4 Season 9 general changes
The new season also brings a few important changes to gameplay.
There's a host of miscellaneous changes that are part of this latest patch.
It will be interesting to find out how the changes work now that they're available in the full build.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 1, 2025 12:51 PM
The Nature's Calling event in The Sims 4 is designed to prepare us all for the upcoming release of the Enchanted by Nature expansion pack. As such, it has many nature-focused tasks for you to get done weekly, including many quests for week two.
Many of these missions ask you to interact with gameplay elements you may not be familiar with. If you're stumped on any particular task, here's how to complete all week two Nature's Calling event quests and all rewards you can earn for doing so in The Sims 4.
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How to complete all week two Nature's Calling quests in The Sims 4
To complete all week two quests for the Nature's Calling event in The Sims 4, you need to finish all tasks in the Enigma of the Cove and The Comfort of Nature series. You also need to make sure you have all week one Nature's Calling quests done before you start trying to work through these ones.
Enigma of the Cove quests in The Sims 4
There are six quests you need to get done in the Enigma of the Cove series. All of them must be tackled around Foundry Cove, so you need to head over to a specific section of Willow Creek to tackle them.
The Comfort of Nature quests in The Sims 4
The Comfort of Nature quest series has four tasks for you to complete. Although there are fewer to get done here, they require a lot more effort, which means you'll likely end up taking longer on this section.
All week two Nature's Calling event rewards in The Sims 4
There are four main rewards featured in week two of this event. You also get three additional items for your hard work, but they're assets you can already obtain outside of this event.
There are more quests arriving throughout the rest of the event, so make sure to get these ones done as soon as you can so you can be prepared to tackle them. The event is live until Aug. 8, so you've got plenty of time to work through it. You may want to get it out of the way before the Enchanted by Nature expansion pack is released, though.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 1, 2025 11:25 AM
Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3: Super's Kickstart and story quests are here to teach you about some new mechanics. During this season, you'll learn about Hero Ranks, superhero-themed locations, and additional Sprites to make things more interesting.
At one of the season's new locations, Supernova Academy, you'll find locked lab doors containing special Hero Caches. However, opening these requires knowledge of Hero Ranks and the academy's layout. Let's dive into how to open Supernova Academy's tech lab doors in Fortnite.
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Academy tech lab locations in Fortnite
To complete Fortnite's "open locked doors in Academy Tech Labs while at Hero Rank A or above" Kickstart mission, you'll need to either head to Supernova Academy and enter the southeast wing's basement or visit any lab around the map. Here, you'll find several locked doors that, upon opening, will progress you through this quest as long as you're Hero Rank A or higher.
Supernova Academy is the best and easiest place to find them, as this POI is available every round and includes several doors to unlock. However, you can also find up to seven other Academy Tech Labs scattered around, indicated by a flask icon on your map. These are much smaller spots that appear as spherical, spaceship-like structures with an underground lab area.
How to open Supernova Academy tech labs in Fortnite
Opening Supernova Academy's tech lab doors requires increasing your Hero Rank. Some doors only need Rank C, while others are only accessible after leveling to Rank A. A-rank doors, in particular, are required for your Power Training Kickstart quests.
You'll know what ranks you need for each door by approaching them and checking their letters. If the letter in front is green, your rank is high enough to open it. Otherwise, you'll need to venture out into the world and increase it before returning to the academy.
Once you open one of Supernova Academy's tech lab doors, you'll have access to small shops, Hero Caches, and holograms containing special gear. You can easily find epic-grade or even legendary items behind these doors, especially if you reach A-rank and open multiple.
How to increase Hero Rank in Fortnite
Hero Rank is a feature in Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 3 that lets you open powerful Hero Caches. Here are some ways to increase your Hero Rank:
As you survive in your rounds, eliminate other players, and help Sprites return to their shrines, you'll gradually increase your Hero Rank, letting you open Hero Caches and access Supernova Academy's tech lab doors. Your rank appears at the side of your screen and resets at the end of each match.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 1, 2025 10:54 AM
Many quests you come across in Fortnite task you with visiting specific locations around the island. For the Super season, one of the most essential spots you frequently need to find and visit is Academy Tech Labs.
There are many different areas with one of these labs for you to find. There are some special rules around them, though, so you may have a tough time actually tracking one down. If you're struggling to find one, here are all Academy Tech Lab locations in Fortnite.
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Where to find Academy Tech Labs in Fortnite
We've found a total of eight Academy Tech Labs you can visit around the island in Fortnite. Not all of them are open in each round, though, and there are generally a total of five open at a time.
The chosen Academy Tech Labs are open as soon as the round begins. Four of these locations change in each round, while the one at Supernova Academy is always available to visit. Here are all of the spots you can visit to check for them.
The entrance to all Academy Tech Labs is marked with a large circular orb that you can enter. Once you're inside, you'll find the loot right down the stairs. Some of it is locked behind doors, so you need to work on increasing your hero rank to gain access to it.
Venturing to all of these locations to find the ones that are open takes quite a while, but luckily, there's a way to check which ones are open to make finding them much easier. It's best to learn this process so you don't waste time traveling around the island.
How to find Academy Tech Labs in Fortnite
To determine which Academy Tech Labs are open in the match you're playing, check for the special icon that marks these locations on the map. This icon is a vial next to the Supernova Academy circular logo. All active Academy Tech Labs in the round will be marked with this icon except for the one at Supernova Academy, which is always active.
What's inside Academy Tech Labs in Fortnite?
All Academy Tech Labs have an array of powerful loot for you to grab, including many of the exclusive weapons featured in Chapter Six, season three. Inside, you'll find Hero Caches, chests, Hero Stands, locked Academy Tech Lab doors, and more.
As you open the many containers situated around these locations, you'll find many useful items like the Surf Cube, Boons, and Myst Gauntlets. Academy Tech Labs also have an open Rift inside, so if you need to make a quick getaway or wish to swiftly travel a great distance, visiting one of these locations is a great way to do so.
When you're done exploring these locations, you might want to get to work tackling key quests around the island for XP. Some good ones to work on are gathering the clues left by the instructors, hitting hero practice targets at different hero training outposts, and assembling surveillance gear at Demon's Domain.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 1, 2025 10:53 AM
I finished Final Fantasy VII back in 1999, and it left a huge, JRPG-shaped hole in my life. I desperately needed another game to play that could hit that same vibe, scratch that same itch. But then I was only 12 years old, and guns were cool.
So I bought Rainbow Six and, while it was an awesome game, it didn't come close to relieving my itch. It was only a couple of years later, when I discovered Breath of Fire IV, that I had relief for a few glorious weeks.
Remembering my fondest JRPG experience
Don't get me wrong, Final Fantasy VII is still my all-time favorite game, but it still doesn't feel like a JRPG to me. At least, not in the traditional sense. From the second you boot up Breath of Fire IV, there can be no doubt. You've officially entered JRPG territory.
The intro is actually one of the very best in all of gaming. I just watched it myself, and I'm hyped to play all over again. Luckily, in April of this year, we got an exquisite PC port—but I'm getting ahead of myself here.
I digress. The point is, back then, BoF 4 felt like my first true JRPG experience, and it's been my fondest to date.
In a nutshell, you play as a newborn dragon who must eventually go out and defeat an entire empire. Only a slight challenge, then. That said, you are human; you just have the ability to transform into a dragon at will.
That idea alone is enough to pique my interest, but the game as a whole is just fantastic. Every aspect of the world perfectly matches the theme, and everything feels coherent and interconnected. This could just be nostalgia talking, but the world design truly is an example to the rest of the industry.
Every character is vibrant and beautifully written, too. There's even one character that ends up being two characters, but in a single body. A unique concept that sounds a little out-there, but BoF 4 pulls it off effortlessly. One random memory still rattling around my head is this room where you have to solve a puzzle, and there's this parrot that yells at you and gives you terrible hints. At least, the sound effect made me believe it was yelling. Memorable scenes like this, even with very minor characters, is what this game's made of.
Then there's Fou-Lu, an ancient dragon that you also sporadically play as, and boy, is he cool. He is a total badass, allowing us to take a break from the struggles Ryu faces and have a little power fantasy.
The story itself isn't mindblowing. It's fairly predictable and mostly sticks to common themes. That doesn't mean it's bad. There are plenty of twists and shocks along the way, even if you do see them coming, and it's well worth paying attention to.
A remake isn't even necessary
Many PS1-era games aren't exactly strong in the graphics department. Most of them wouldn't be anywhere near award-worthy by modern standards. Breath of Fire 4 is different. It's still a stunning game, with a distinct and appealing style.
Fully rendered 3D environments are overlaid with 2D character sprites, and the effect is striking, and could compete in the stylistic department even in modern times. The animations are also expertly done and are some of the smoothest you'll ever see.
The gameplay itself is also great. The turn-based combat doesn't feel particularly slow, and the variety of mini-games and environments all lend themselves to a fantastically paced game overall. There's also a lot of contrast in this pacing, allowing you to go from frantic stretches of battles to caring for a peaceful fairy village. From a tense, narrow escape from the empire to fishing in a gentle stream.
It's all enough to make this game a fine experience even today. And if you want, it's been available since April on the Good Old Games website for PC.
So why do I even want a remake?
Why a remake would be amazing
I may just be selfish here, but I really want to see the legendary Fou-Lu (the ancient dragon) in HD, with his clothes billowing in the wind and his katana glinting in the sun. I want to see him transform into a legendary dragon in real time.
I want to see general Rhun get his ass kicked in full 3D. I want to see the cities and the world as a whole, stylized to fit the original, but in greater detail. I want to hear Ryu and Nina's voices—both running characters in the series, and we've never gotten to hear their voices at all.
But most of all, I want to see the story fleshed out a little bit more. I would not hesitate to spend way more time than necessary in this world chasing down subplots, meeting residents in need, and fighting the empire on various additional fronts. The story is strong enough to warrant expansion without making it feel watered down.
That said, you're already in for a 36-60 hour playtime, so it's no minnow. But I'd easily spend over a hundred hours in a world this interesting and not get bored. So I, for one, really want a remake, even if just to experience its beautiful, thematic, sometimes insane world all over again.
What do you think? Is the original good enough, or is it about time we got a full remake of Breath of Fire IV?
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 1, 2025 10:13 AM
Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3: Super is all about letting out your inner superhero and performing heroic deeds. By taking charge throughout your matches and putting your best foot forward, you can rise Hero Ranks, rewarding you with powerful bonuses.
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What is Hero Rank in Fortnite Super Season?
Hero Rank is a mechanic in Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3: Super that rewards you for performing heroic deeds. You start every match at C rank, with S+ being the maximum you can reach. Below is a list of every Hero Rank:
Each time you rank up, you'll receive 100 Effective Health, making it much harder for enemies to attack you. However, your rank will reset every game, giving you only until the end of a round to reach S+ rank. The longer you survive a match, the higher your odds of climbing the ranks and earning some sweet rewards.
How to increase your Hero Rank in Fortnite Super Season
Fortnite Chapter 6, Season 3 has several heroic deeds you can perform to increase your Hero Rank, as listed below:
Several factors influence how many points you'll receive, including whether you're playing solos or in a squad, to the rank of your enemies when you eliminate them. If you're in a solo lobby and defeat an S-rank player, you'll earn more points than fighting someone who's only B-rank. Similarly, the points from Storm circles scale depending on how far you are in the round, giving you another reason to stay alive as long as possible.
All Hero Rank rewards in Fortnite Super Season
As you increase your rank, you'll unlock special Hero Caches that give you rewards. These can be anything from weapons to consumables and Boons. Here's a list of rewards you'll get from each Hero Cache, depending on your rank:
Rank C
Rank B
Rank A
Rank S
Rank S+
There's no Hero Cache for this one. Instead, you'll hit a massive Power Spike, rewarding you with every Boon you were previously missing. Their effects improve after reaching Rank S and range from giving you the Slap Effect after healing yourself to marking players who attack you.
As you reach each rank, you'll find map markers indicating where each cache lies. In short, you can randomly find them in the wild or follow the markers directly to your next spot and claim their rewards. You also won't be locked out of previous caches if you rank up. Instead, you'll just have more goodies to obtain as you run around and fight enemies.
All Hero items in Fortnite Super Season
Alongside usual items like weapons, potions, and other consumables, you'll also receive Hero items in later ranks. Below is a list of every Hero weapon you can find:
While weapons like Myst Gauntlets and Killswitch Revolvers are all about inflicting damage to make eliminating others easier, others, like the Tracking Visor, are utility items that make finding your opponents easier. Every item has a special feature, from slowing down your fall speed when you aim down sights to giving you a jump boost with each use.
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