Kotaku Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:20 AM  It's a big day for Helldivers 2 fans. The sci-fi extraction shooter finally lets them plant flags anywhere they want, including on enemies. The morale boost from spreading the spirit of "mission accomplished" throughout the galaxy boosts weapon handling and defense for all players in the surrounding radius.… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:15 AM  Christoper Nolan's The Odyssey starring Tom Holland, Matt Damon, and a bunch of other big-name actors is set to hit theaters on July 17, 2026, aka a year from now. The movie is still filming as you read these words. And yet, Warner Bros. will soon start selling tickets for IMAX 70MM showings that will likely sell out… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:40 AM  Nintendo's next big Switch 2 exclusive, Donkey Kong Bananza, launches later this week and will finally deliver that big single-player binge-worthy game that the hybrid console currently lacks. When you finally get your hands on the new game, you'll be destroying everything at 60FPS, and that's because Nintendo… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:35 AM  Wheels of Aurelia is a 2016 visual novel about a young woman on a road trip in 1970s Italy and the people she meets along the way, and it's about to get delisted from the App Store. Developer Santa Ragione says Apple is doing that because the game hasn't been updated in years, even though it's feature-complete and… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:30 AM  McDonald's Pokémon collaborations are a scalper's dream and a parent's worst nightmare because they include limited edition cards in Happy Meals, and collecting the whole set will likely require multiple trips through the restaurant's drive-thru. However, the next team-up between the fast food restaurant and The… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:10 AM  Some Switch 1 games have quietly started running much better on Switch 2. Others have gotten free upgrades or patches to help improve performance or fix backwards compatibility issues. The latest of those is Super Mario 3D All-Stars, a collection of three classics that Nintendo doesn't even sell anymore because, well,… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:54 AM  Life-size plushies are a well-established feature of Pokémon merchandise. This year has seen pre-orders open for a colossal Gardevoir cuddly, alongside a range of Eeveelutions that are bigger than your pet dog. But when it comes to the non-soft toys, the size tends to be far more modest. Until now, that is. Sideshow,… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:33 AM  When it was announced that Persona 5: The Phantom X would be accelerating its story content rollout for the West to catch up to China, which has had the game for over a year, players were wary. As a gacha game with timed events and currency, The Phantom X is a game in which narrative developments and their associated… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:15 AM  Steam's "Fests" are an almost weekly event now, growing ever more niche as the behemothic game store tries to think up another category to highlight. Now that the Steam Summer Sale is over, the board is cleared for another fest, and this time it's Automation. Which is to say, all those factory-based games that you… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 15, 2025 8:54 AM  One of the biggest Nintendo Switch piracy sites around has been taken down by the FBI as "part of a law enforcement operation" on Thursday. Nsw2u was one of the better-known repositories for Switch ROMs online, allowing people to play games on hacked Switches or emulators on PC without legally purchasing the games… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 15, 2025 8:50 AM  Candy Crush maker, King, which Microsoft acquired along with Activision Blizzard back in 2023, was the first hit when mass layoffs were announced across the company earlier this month. Now some impacted staff say morale is at an all time low, as AI they've been training for years is potentially used to replace them. |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 15, 2025 8:30 AM  Peak wasn't on anybody's radar at the start of this year, and that includes the people who made it. While it was originally pitched back in 2024, most of it was made in a four-week-long crunch session back in February. Months later, the ruthless climbing sim for friends is one of Steam's biggest surprise hits of 2025.… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 15, 2025 8:00 AM  Like a subscription service for werewolves, PS Plus has begun its monthly changes, with new games arriving as of today, July 15, and others flagged as leaving next month. Heading for the exit in August, among others, is The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, but already having stepped in to replace it is CD Projekt Red's colossal… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 15, 2025 7:00 AM  The times of transition between two console generations are often fraught, with publishers trying to sell to two ever-shifting markets, with their expectations of forward or backward compatibility, and the perceived inherent unfairness of needing to buy the same game twice. Square Enix has taken an interesting… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:49 AM How do you lip trick near the pirate in THPS 3+4? You must be fantastic at Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 if you've found this guide, because that means you've unlocked the pro challenges. For an expert like yourself, you should have no problem taking down most of these goals, though there are some tricky ones that will catch you off guard. Skater Island in Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 features a docked pirate ship, complete with a surprise cameo from Bikini Bottom with the hidden Spongebob level. There are plenty of secrets on this level, including a pirate who desperately needs to be impressed with a sweet lip trick in the skateboard game. Continue reading How to lip trick near the pirate in THPS 3+4 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: How to unlock all characters, How to nosegrind around the horn, How to wallplant |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:39 AM We've seen the Steam Deck used to control Star Wars droids across Disney parks for some time, but thanks to a new video posted this week, we have a little more info on how this process works, while also getting a clear look at the software being used. The Steam Deck still holds the top spot on our best gaming handheld guide, and for good reason, with it being the easiest gaming portable to use thanks to SteamOS. Disney spotted the potential of this Linux-powered portable some time ago, and we now know what the droid handlers see when they take the droids out to meet the public. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:44 AM Picture this. You've spent hours building your Minecraft world block by painstaking block, carefully selecting packs from the Marketplace to bring your dream to life. But wait, something has gone awry and the entities from your pack are seriously misbehaving. Fear no more. A new fix from Mojang has arrived - and just in time, too. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:39 AM July 15, 2025: We've added new trainee Biwa Hayahide in a preliminary position on the Umamusume tier list pending prolonged play. What is the Umamusume Pretty Derby tier list? With a stack of support cards and dutiful training easily able to change the outcome of any race, crowning the single best Umamusume Trainee is a battle in and of itself. However, starting rarities across the board can have one good pull catapult your success story. Here's how that could look. Just starting life as a trainer? Check out the latest Umamusume codes for some freebies. Most free rewards are delivered straight to your account, but throwing the saddle on some exclusive prizes can get you a fair advantage. Doubling up with other gacha games? Start something new with our Persona 5 The Phantom X tier list and Persona 5 X codes. Silver and Blood codes might be worth a browse, too. Continue reading Umamusume Pretty Derby tier list - best cards and characters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best gacha games, Best PC games you can play on mobile, Best new games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:28 AM July 15, 2025: New free Bingo Blitz credits links are in. What are the new free Bingo Blitz credits? You won't be playing much bingo without them, that's for sure. Even if you've exhausted your usual free credits in Bingo Blitz through login rewards and premium subscriptions, the secret to playing another round is through our Bingo Blitz credits links. New Bingo Blitz free credits links work in much the same way as Monopoly Go dice links. One click and your account is automatically topped up with credits ready to be used on multiple rounds or one big blow-out session with multiple cards. The choice is yours. Continue reading Free Bingo Blitz credits July 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Bingo Blitz credits, Best card games, Best PC board games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:21 AM Asus is obsessed with throwing gold onto its ROG Astral RTX 5000 graphics cards, with the latest example being this new RTX 5090 Real Gold Edition. If you thought the 6.5g of 24-carat gold on the Dhahab Edition card was over the top, this new card has a preposterous 5kg of 24-carat gold incorporated into the design, including the backplate, frame, and outer shell. While the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 maintains the top spot on our guide to buying the best graphics card for its sheer power, the model we tested was much more subtle with its design. We've already covered the Dhahab edition graphics cards and the stunning price that scalpers were asking for when selling them on eBay, but this new golden design will surely demand a much higher price. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review, Asus ROG Ally X review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:40 AM When is the Mouse PI For Hire release date? We love an FPS here at PCGamesN, and there's nothing we like more than something new and unique. Mouse ticks all our boxes with black-and-white, 1930s cartoon style in a noir-themed boomer shooter, in which you play as a badass mouse PI. Set to be one of the best upcoming indie games, Mouse takes what we love about FPS games - gratifying guns, satisfying head pops, and characterful enemies - and gives them a Popeye-meets-Cuphead twist. Of course we want to know how soon we can get our hands on it, and we're sure you do too, so here's everything we know about the Mouse PI For Hire release date and what you can expect. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best old games, Best indie games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:21 AM What are the best VR horror games? Videogames have always been the ideal medium for horror, and this is especially true in the confines of VR goggles. The eeriness of horror works so much better when you're more deeply immersed in the world, and there's nothing more immersive than virtual reality. Some of the best VR horror games are conversions of more conventional horror games and enhance them with a new perspective. But what should you play to capture that feeling of existential dread? Which game will give you more chills than an icy bath on top of a train through the Alps? We have a few suggestions for you, and we hope they'll help satisfy your hunger for all things terrifying. Continue reading Best VR horror games to play right now in 2025 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:49 AM What are the best new PC games in 2025? Whether you're simply looking for something to pass the time or have a pile of virtual money burning a hole in your virtual wallet, you may want to try out the latest PC games because they're, well, new and shiny. As much as we love firing up our favorite classic again, there are loads of new PC games that deserve some attention, too. To keep you in the know, we've got the definitive list of the best PC games that have been released recently, from big-budget RPG games to indie strategy games. Whatever you're into, stay up to date with all the latest and greatest releases right here on PCGamesN. Continue reading The best new PC games 2025 |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:41 AM July 15, 2025: We added a new Monopoly Go dice link for free dice rolls. How can I get free Monopoly Go dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links July 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:40 AM RTS games may be enjoying a modern resurgence, but you just can't beat the classics. Even all these years later, Command and Conquer: Red Alert, Age of Empires 2, and Starcraft 2 remain the genre's must-plays. The same goes for Stronghold Crusader. You no longer need to go back to the original, however, because the all-new Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition is finally here. With improved graphics and extra campaigns, it's the ideal way to play. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RTS games, Best strategy games, Best 4X games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:34 AM Which games are coming out in 2025? If you're anything like us, your time is already stretched trying to play all the great games out right now, and the year isn't slowing down any time soon. Hope and anticipation, agony and elation - the endless cycle of emotions we go through during the annual PC release schedule. Year in and year out, videogames are produced in such varying degrees of quality that not a single one of them is destined for certain success. Some of the best PC games of all time release alongside utter disasters, series are born while others dwindle, and occasionally a game lives up to our expectations. Below, you'll find all the upcoming PC games to keep on your radar, and it's wildly varied. There are racing games, story games, city builders, and more, plus all of their expected release dates. Continue reading Upcoming PC games 2025 and beyond MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, GTA 6 map, GTA 6 soundtrack |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:27 AM Idling along, nothing to think about other than the calm, mechanical task at hand, free to indulge in your own thoughts. Like Microsoft Flight Simulator and House Flipper, Euro Truck Simulator 2 is one of the best at capturing that feeling, all from within the cozy comforts of your own home. Now it's back with even more cargo for you to haul across its intricate road network thanks to new DLC, Farm Machinery. Even better, it's out now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Euro Truck Simulator 2 system requirements, Best simulation games, Best truck games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:25 AM July 15, 2025 We checked for new DBD codes. What are the latest DBD codes? These freebie-granting DBD rewards can reward you with anything from a few bonus Bloodpoints to help prestige the latest character, to new and exclusive in-game cosmetics, so it's crucial you get them while they're live. There are more ways to customize your game than ever with DBD badges and banners, but there are still occasional rewards for items for your DBD killers and survivors, too. All of them let you show off your style, while Dead by Daylight Bloodpoints and Rift Fragments help your in-game progress, so there are always plenty of goodies to be had. Some of these Dead by Daylight codes are ongoing though, so you may have snapped them up already. Continue reading DBD codes July 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:51 AM How do you unlock all characters in THPS 3+4? Bam Margera returns to THPS 3+4 after a last-minute shake-up, but he doesn't appear in the initial skater list. The same goes for some other classic characters, all hidden behind locked slots in the character selection screen. Among the best skate games of all time, THPS 3+4 are back in one delicious bundle, with a partly new but equally incredible soundtrack, new levels, and a huge roster of skaters. Whether you're desperate to shred as Officer Dick again or want to unlock Bam Margera right away, here's how to get all the secret Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 characters. Continue reading How to unlock all THPS 3+4 characters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: How to unlock all characters, How to nosegrind around the horn, How to wallplant |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:27 AM What are the best Elden Ring mods? The beauty of mods is that they're highly versatile tools that allow players to tweak their experience. In the case of Elden Ring, you might wonder why anyone would want to mod a game that's so well-received. Well, if you find soulslikes difficult, the Easy Mode mod is a surefire way to tone things down a notch. Some players might consider this goes too far, so why not remove the death mechanic, which stops you from losing your Runes instead? What makes the best Elden Ring mods stand out is that they have the power to drastically improve someone's experience of the open-world game. Whether you want to change the way ranged weapons work, or you want the option to pause Elden Ring, we've got the mods for you. Here's everything you need to try out the best Elden Ring mods, including seamless co-op, the Convergence overhaul mod, and more. Continue reading The best Elden Ring mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Elden Ring builds, Elden Ring bosses, Elden Ring weapons |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:54 AM The Edge of Fate expansion is out in the wilds, so it's a good time to revisit the best Destiny 2 settings for PC just to make sure you get the best mix of performance and visuals from Bungie's long-running free-to-play shooter. Fortunately, the Destiny 2 system requirements still don't call for particularly powerful hardware despite the new content. In fact, Destiny 2 will still run well on practically any modern gaming PC built in the last several years, but upgrading your system with the best graphics card from our buying guide will likely improve your overall experience. Continue reading Best Destiny 2 settings for PC and Steam Deck MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 The Final Shape review, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:46 AM Who are the new Honkai Star Rail characters? Like all gacha games, Honkai Star Rail includes an ever-expanding roster of characters. From bubbly extroverts to brooders with a dark past, there's no end to the number of fan favorites we can expect to encounter on our Trailblazing expedition. We've collated them all into one handy guide, so you can keep track of who they are and how they appear in the story. Most of the characters in Honkai Star Rail are available to pull from HSR banners, though the free PC game also has various upcoming characters scheduled to appear as well. Some of them will achieve greatness at the top of our Honkai Star Rail tier list, while others will still win plenty of fans thanks to their glowing personality. Either way, Honkai Star Rail Stellar Jade and the latest Honkai Star Rail codes are essential if you plan to pull all characters. Continue reading Honkai Star Rail characters - all new and upcoming characters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:56 AM What is the best gaming headset? It depends on your needs, your budget, and the style of sound, fit, and look that you prefer. Whatever your preferences, though, the best gaming headset will ensure that you're able to appreciate every little detail of a game's sound while making it easier to communicate with friends and teammates online. Whether you need an affordable option, covet a headset with the best battery, or want one with serious style, we've got you covered in this guide. The best gaming headset overall is the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro thanks to its balance of competitive gaming-focused features with everyday practicality. Meanwhile, the best gaming headsets for travel are the EPOS H3Pro Hybrid and Alienware Pro Wireless, thanks to their sleek design and great noise canceling. As for the best budget gaming headset, check out the Asus TUF Gaming H3. For more options, see the full list below, along with the also tested section for more gaming headset reviews. Also, for more buying advice and to answer your headset questions, make sure to check out the gaming headset frequently asked questions (FAQs) and how to choose a gaming headset sections of this guide. Continue reading Best gaming headset 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:52 AM July 15, 2025: We checked for new Wuthering Waves codes. What are the new Wuthering Waves codes? Everyone loves a freebie, especially when it comes to gacha games. It's no secret that they can be a bit of a grind if you're not prepared to open your wallet. We're here to help you offset that cost with Wuthering Waves redeem codes that contain free items and premium currency. The latest WuWa codes are released periodically and often include premium currency to spend on the latest Wuthering Waves banners or level up your favorite Wuthering Waves characters. These redeem codes are only active for a limited time, so you have to be swift to redeem them before they expire. Our list of all the latest codes in Wuthering Waves is updated regularly, so you can claim gacha game rewards without upsetting your bank balance. Continue reading Wuthering Waves codes July 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Wuthering Waves codes, Free PC games, Best anime games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:35 AM What is the current and next Honkai Star Rail banner? If you want to pick up the best five-star characters for your team, then wishing on banners is your best bet. HSR banners rotate regularly, so it can be difficult to decide whether to go all-in on the current banner or wait for the next one. Our banner schedule includes everyone you can pull during the current update, plus the banners slated to appear in the next update and beyond. The Honkai Star Rail banner system allows you to trade in your hard-earned Star Rail passes for the opportunity to pull the best Honkai Star Rail characters. If you're new to HoYoverse's gacha-driven free PC games, our crash course to Honkai Star Rail Warps is invaluable for understanding banners and how they work, as well as the latest Honkai Star Rail codes to redeem currency. Now that we've got you up to speed, here's the lowdown for the current and next banner in Honkai Star Rail. Continue reading Honkai Star Rail current banner, next banner, and 3.5 banners MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Honkai Star Rail review, Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 8:17 AM Prices have reportedly leaked for the Asus Xbox Ally X and Xbox Ally handhelds, and while no one expected either model to aggressively target the Steam Deck, it's still surprising to see that the Xbox Ally X could cost as much as $999. This would be twice the cost of the base Steam Deck LCD, and you would have some cash spare for more than a few games, too. The new Asus Xbox Ally X could earn a spot on our extensive guide to the best gaming handheld if it lives up to expectations, but value plays a big role, and this reported price leak could make the handheld a difficult sell. In fact, this handheld would be the most expensive Xbox-branded console ever, if reports are correct. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review, Asus ROG Ally X review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:24 AM When fighting against aliens that will stop at nothing to end you, everything should be considered a potential weapon - even flags. And thanks to groundbreaking military research from Arrowhead, the latest Helldivers 2 update has made those portable battle banners even pointier. What does this mean? Well, you can now proudly plant Super Earth's flag directly into your enemies with even more force. Continue reading New Helldivers 2 update makes Super Earth flags even more lethal MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Helldivers 2 weapons, Helldivers 2 stratagems, Helldivers 2 system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 7:52 AM If you've been waiting for the perfect moment to give Destiny 2 a shot, this is it. Bungie is starting a fresh era for the online FPS with an expansion, loads of mechanical overhauls, and plenty of new features. Destiny 2 The Edge of Fate has landed, but that's not all. You've also got a lot of time left for D2 open access, which gives you almost the entire game for free. For veteran players, the shooter is bigger than ever before. For newcomers, there are additions and tweaks that make Destiny 2 a lot more welcoming. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 The Final Shape review, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 15, 2025 7:16 AM What are the best zombie games on PC? Popular culture's fascination with the undead has given us a near-limitless supply of quality entertainment over the years. This isn't limited to TV and the movies, though - there are a host of quality zombie games you can play right now. Luckily, our list of dead-good hits has everything a zombie enthusiast could ask for, ranging from free PC games to co-op games a rather strange Lovecraftian period piece. If you like, you can even take a shambling detour through tower defense games and partake in some post-apocalypse parkour. Come with us now to find the ones worth playing as we wade through the hordes of shambling corpses. Continue reading The best zombie games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 review, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:30 AM  I recently ripped out my Steam Deck's SSD and enthusiastically slapped in a WD Black SN770M 2TB mini SSD, and it's easily the smartest thing I've done with it that didn't involve tinkering around in desktop mode. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:16 AM  Tales Of The Shire: A The Lord Of The Rings Game is finally coming out this month, offering terrifyingly cosy Hobbitiness to us bumbling Bilbos. Its system requirements have just dropped, and they're pretty reasonable. In fact, its needs are so modest and homely that I'm wondering whether you might be able to run it on a Hobbit, provided you could find one in real life and staple some Nvidia - or AMD- branded plastic into the surface of its flesh. It's ok, I'm sure Gandalf has a magic stapler that doesn't produce excruciating pain if you fire it directly into a person. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 15, 2025 7:44 AM  Fresh Helldivers 2 patch alert. This one's patch 01.003.200, and it brings the latest in pointy flag tip technology, in addition to another round of weapon balancing. You'll need that flag stabbiness too, as the latest Galactic War twist has seen the Automatons try to wrestle control of Super Earth's space station. Yep, stop trying to rename a city 'Gun' for five minutes, some stuff's going down in HD2 that you need to be clued in on, even if its just so you can run around the room cheering at how much more effective your Flame Sentry'll now be. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 15, 2025 7:15 AM  One of the best things about my job is that I get to fly around the world and go to events, and while I'm off to Warframe's TennoCon this week (and very excited about it) there's always a bit of a panic about what to pack to keep oneself sane on a long flight. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 15, 2025 5:32 AM  As part of their mass layoffs earlier this month, Microsoft cancelled an MMORPG that was in the works at The Elder Scrolls Online developers ZeniMax Online Studios. Now, the union that represents a number of devs left in limbo by that game's canning have issued an update about the process of fighting for their futures. ZOS' MMO, codenamed Project Blackbird, wasn't the only game Microsoft pulled the plug on as they let go of around 9k people. Rare's Everwild and The Initiative's Perfect Dark reboot were also wiped out, with the latter studio being shuttered to boot. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 15, 2025 5:05 AM  The first thing that happened to me in the demo for The Little Tomb: The Maholova Club And The Search For A Dead Body was a stuffed horse on a spring telling me it knew when and how I'd die. Many such horses. You play as Kofun, a boy shaped like a keyhole tomb who is also sort of an actual keyhole tomb but also a boy who wants to fulfill his destiny as a keyhole tomb, namely by finding a dead body to bury inside of himself. He lives in a park with his mate Haniwa, who is a Haniwa. Haniwa's secret is that he's very good at calligraphy. Here's some visual orientation in case you're not caught up yet. |
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:00 AM
Tekken 8 Director Kohei Ikeda announced fixes are coming for Devil Jin, Kuma, and Reina after issues that arose after the 2.03.01 patch. To better illustrate what happened and how they will be addressed, the announcement also included the sharing of three player feedback videos so everyone could see what was going on and how that will be fixed. Another update will be released the week of July 20, 2025 to address those problems.
In the statement, Ikeda noted all three were unintentional issues. Because of the severity, they are "a priority." The announcement noted the team is already testing issues.
First, here's the video showing how Reina's Muso Basara is currently bugged.
Next, Devil Jin's combos aren't working as intended due to the update.
Kuma also is still unbalanced after the update, as Power Crush damage absorption is experiencing issues.
This Devil Jin, Kuma, and Reina patch will be one of two updates to address problems in Tekken 8 2.03.01. The other ones will be fixed in September 2025 when the game is updated to 2.05.
Tekken 8 is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, a patch to fix Devil Jin, Kuma, and Reina will appear the week of July 20, 2025, and patch 2.05 debuts in September 2025.
The post Tekken 8 Devil Jin, Kuma, and Reina Fixes Coming appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, July 15, 2025 10:00 AM
One of Akihabara's most defining landmarks will soon undergo a massive change. Genda GiGO Entertainment has announced that it will close its GiGO Akihabara 1 arcade center on August 31, 2025. However, the landmark building should not have any major changes in its purpose, as Matahari Entertainment will afterward take over the building and set up its own amusement center there.
The building's history as an arcade center began when Sega set up High Tech Land Sega Shintoku there in October 1992. It managed the facility until 2020, when Genda gradually acquired Sega's amusement center business. Genda completed the takeover in 2022, and it eventually renamed the Sega arcade centers to GiGO.
The relinquishment of GiGO Akihabara 1 will follow the closure of the #4 arcade center in September 2022. However, Genda GiGO has since re-established the Akihabara #2 arcade center in late April 2023. After relinquishing #1, the remaining three amusement centers Genda still owns in Akihabara will be #2, #3, and #5.
As for the upcoming new owner, Matahari Entertainment has been known to run its own amusement center chain called Silk Hat. The company has hosted not only crane games and Purikura photo booths but also arcade games by Sega, Bandai Namco, and Konami, such as Chunithm, The Idolmaster Tours, and the BEMANI rhythm games.
This arcade center, located at the heart of Akihabara, has also been featured in video games that depict the area, such as Akiba's Trip and Digimon Story: Cyber Sleuth. It remains to be seen whether the ownership change will impact the upcoming release of Digimon Story: Time Stranger, which will let the player explore Akihabara in addition to Shinjuku.
The GiGO Akihabara 1 arcade center will be available until August 31, 2025. Matahari Entertainment will afterward convert the building to a Silk Hat amusement center.
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:00 AM
Remember Japan Studio? Japan Studio was great. You could always rely on the developer for incredible gameplay experiences that were inventive, innovative, and endearing. While many of its gems are sadly starting to fade into obscurity, such as Legend of Dragoon, Gravity Rush, and Siren, one is now back and more widely available. Patapon is back, with SAS and Bandai Namco bringing it to more consoles and PCs. While Patapon 1+2 Replay is more of a barebones remaster when compared to projects like Bravely Default: Flying Fairy on the Switch 2 and Raidou Remastered, it's still a welcome addition to libraries.
Patapon, at its core, is a musical real-time strategy game. In both the first and second installments, we the players are The Mighty Patapon Kamipon god of the Patapons tribe. The group is fractured, alone, and barely getting by after constant fighting with the Zigotons in the first game. However, with guidance from us, they can rally and accomplish great things. By beating the drum to direct them with commands, they can get through missions that take part in various levels, fight back against their enemies and great monsters, and perhaps even find Earthend and IT while rebuilding their society. The second installment picks up right after the first and continues the quest for IT and Earthend.
I feel two elements of Patapon made the series so memorable and beloved, and both are well preserved in this installment. One is the personality of it all, which pairs the artist Rolito's designs of charming, vibrant tribes of comical characters and monsters exploring and fighting with incredibly catchy music. While it did start out as a PSP game, both games look great in Patapon 1+2 Replay on the PS5. Everything is perfectly preserved, crisp, and vibrant. It's a testament to enduring design decisions that transcend platforms and time periods to constantly look fresh.
But what really made Patapon stand out is its gameplay. While it is a real-time strategy game about guiding a troop of warriors through a level, it's also a rhythm game. We choose which units head into a fight at the outset. The original offered six consisting of three basic and three advanced types. The sequel built on that by including a Hero Patapon and Elite classes of characters. Our parties are limited by size, so we need to pick wisely when selecting a group of warriors to head out on a run. These characters can be equipped and even evolved to increase their power as time passes and we get materials.
Once a mission begins, we dictate orders as their god by hitting one of four drums in a particular order. Said drums are each assigned to one of the buttons on the controller. This means tapping inputs in time with the beat to direct them. Square—square-square-circle is Pata-Pata-Pata-Pon, which sends the group forward with a March of Mobility, while Pon-Pata-Pon-Pata involves hitting circle-square-circle-square to make them retreat out of the enemy's range. More complex commands can also come up, like Pon-Pon-Chaka-Chaka to make them charge up their next attacks. This means staying abreast of what's happening on-screen, knowing the commands to react properly, and paying attention to the beat to maintain timing.
To be honest, most of the additions for Patapon 1+2 Replay involve making the game more accessible via adjustments. While yes, you can skip some story segments now and it looks better as all HD remasters tend to, the others seemed geared toward ensuring whoever playing doesn't experience any issues. You can turn on the display of all the drum commands and have those appear across the screen. I feel like maybe that makes things a bit too easy, since there aren't too many commands to begin with, but admittedly I'm quite familiar with it and still had some embedded in my brain before returning to this collection. You can adjust input timing, which you might find helpful when getting started. Those intimidated by remembering the inputs and keeping time can also set the difficulty as Easy, Normal, or Hard for each game. On Easy, your Patapons deal more damage than usual and enemies are weaker. Conversely, on Hard your group will be weaker and foes will be stronger.
Patapon 1+2 Replay isn't the most exciting remaster collection, but it is incredibly enjoyable and accessible to newcomers.. Both games are still strong real-time strategy games that look and play unlike anything else out there. It would have been nice if, for preservation purposes, we could have gotten extra features like an extensive art gallery with concept art or lots of music to listen to on demand. The few additions that are there will probably make it more accessible to newcomers or folks unfamiliar with the genre.
Patapon 1+2 Replay is available on the PS5, Switch, and PC. The original game and sequel are also both on the PSP and PS4.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 15, 2025 11:14 AM
Today, in the gaming industry's latest recurring episode of "wow, this sucks," laid-off employees from Candy Crush developer King are reportedly being replaced by the AI they trained.
The report from mobilegamer's Neil Long cites "multiple" anonymous sources making the claim, and supplies an internal memo that was sent within King detailing the job cuts. The memo states that "the industry is changing fast and our business has not been growing," so a mass restructuring is taking place.
As part of this restructuring, which fell within Microsoft's mass layoffs of around 9,000 workers a few weeks ago, "unlocking many more AI tools" is an example of how King is working to "get the business back to growth."
"Most of level design has been wiped, which is crazy since they've spent months building tools to craft levels quicker," one source told mobilegamer. "Now those AI tools are basically replacing the teams. Similarly the copywriting team is completely removing people since we now have AI tools that those individuals have been creating."
Of the 9,000 layoffs, one source told mobilegamer that King was subject to around 200 of them, and morale is now "in the gutter" at the studio behind the massively successful and popular mobile puzzle game.
"The fact AI tools are replacing people is absolutely disgusting but it's all about efficiency and profits even though the company is doing great overall," they continued. "If we're introducing more feedback loops then it's crazy to remove the developers themselves, we need more hands and less leadership."
The report cites sources who claim that a new organizational chart will be presented in September, but "some senior staff" have been put on paid leave "for the summer ahead of their expected departure" in the fall, so it looks as though more jobs will be axed.
Employees are also reportedly being "targeted by HR" when expressing dissatisfaction internally about the changes.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:24 AM
There are many unique superhero powers you can find around the island during this season of Fortnite, but none are as powerful as Superman's Mythic. It's an incredibly rare but exceptionally strong item you need to try out before the season ends.
Since this item is a Mythic, it's not easy to find around the vast island. There's only one version available of it in each round, and it also doesn't always spawn. If you're eager to test out these powers for yourself, here's how to get and use Superman's Mythic in Fortnite.
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How to get Superman powers in Fortnite
You can get Superman's Mythic powers by being the first player to reach the Superman's Call crystal when it spawns on the map. This powerful item has a chance of spawning in every round, but only the first player to reach it can harness its potential.
If you previously experienced Godzilla's might or the Star Destroyer taking over the island, you have a pretty solid understanding of what this mechanic looks like. A bit after each round has begun, a pop-up and marker will appear to let you know that Superman's Mythic is available and how far away it is. This marker says "Superman's Calling," and the race is on, as the first player to reach it will unlock these abilities for a time.
Once you're at the right spot, you simply need to approach the Superman logo in the middle of the crystal to initiate the transformation process. A cinematic moment will then unfold as you emerge from the crystal as Superman, then soar up into the sky to take in the view before heading back down to the island so you can unleash your abilities.
How to use Superman Mythic in Fortnite
Superman's Mythic gives you access to all of his powerful abilities, essentially making you an OP hero for a limited time as you become him. The powers you can use while playing with this item are as follows.
All Superman Mythic spawn locations in Fortnite
There seem to be only eight possible spawn locations for Superman's Mythic in Fortnite, all of which can be found around the central region of the island, based on our testing for it. These same eight locations have been confirmed by reliable leakers, so it doesn't seem like there are any other spots it can pop up. If we do come across any additional locations, though, we'll add them to this article.
In each round, the Superman's Call crystal will only spawn at one of the eight possible locations.
When do Superman powers spawn in Fortnite?
Superman's powers don't have a set spawn time, but based on my experience with it, they seem to generally appear on the island shortly after the second storm circle, which is about three minutes into each match. There are generally around 50 to 60 players left at this time.
Do Superman powers always spawn in Fortnite?
The Superman Mythic doesn't always spawn in Fortnite. Some rounds won't have it at all, but others will. The spawn rate is less than 100 percent since it doesn't always show up, but you will still run into it fairly often as long as luck is on your side.
How much health do you have as Superman in Fortnite?
The precise amount of health Superman has varies depending on what type of lobby you're in. His health ranges from 1,900 to 3,000, so he's got a pretty substantial amount to work with. Here's exactly how much health he has in each mode.
How long do Superman's powers last in Fortnite?
Superman's powers last just over five and a half minutes or until you're defeated by enemy players, whichever occurs first. You become a massive target when you achieve these powers, and your location is marked on the map for all to see, so you'll likely end up losing these powers in battle. Each time I've acquired this item, I've lost it sooner than five minutes after sustaining massive damage.
There are plenty of other tasks to work on around the island once you're done wielding Superman's powers. Next, you may need to visit some BURD To Go gas stations, gather the clues left by the instructors, hit hero practice targets at different hero training outposts, and assemble surveillance gear at Demon's Domain.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:12 AM
Flowers are one of the most essential gameplay items in Disney Dreamlight Valley since you need them for crafting, quests, gifting, and much more. One of the trickier ones to find is the elusive Olive Green Tale Cone Flower.
This is one of the rarest Flowers across all worlds you can visit, so tracking it down can be fairly tough. It's an essential item to find, though, so here's where to find Olive Green Tale Cone Flowers in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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How to get Olive Green Tale Cone Flower in Disney Dreamlight Valley
You can find the Olive Green Tale Cone Flower by foraging around the wild in The Storybook Vale. This flower is a DLC exclusive, so you must have access to this world to obtain it. The Vale is quite vast, but there's only one region within it you can visit to find this item.
Olive Green Tale Cone Flower location in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Olive Green Tale Cone Flowers exclusively grow in The Bind biome. This is the book-themed region located near the very southern end of the Vale. This Flower can pop up anywhere around The Bind, but there can only ever be two of them present at once. It's one of the rarest Flowers because of this.
If you're having trouble finding it, be sure to check the bridges along the water and the one that connects each half of The Bind. Don't look for this flower up on the bridge overlooking The Bind, since it's technically part of The Library of Lore and isn't a possible spawn location for the Olive Green Tale Cone Flower. Stick to only the flat ground areas to make sure you stay in The Bind.
Olive Green Tale Cone Flower respawn rate in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Oliva Green Tale Cone Flowers take a full hour to respawn, so once you pick one, you won't see another pop up for 60 minutes. If you pick up both versions of this Flower around the same time, it will take up to two hours for both of them to reappear.
You need this flower to craft various items, as a daily gift for certain villagers, and to tackle important quests like A Hero of Ink and Paper or An Old-Fashioned Heist. It's needed to progress through the second half of The Storybook Vale storyline, so without it, you can't unlock Aurora, complete The Corvid Companion, and otherwise move forward.
Since this Flower is quite rare and needed for some important tasks, it's a good idea to stock up on it whenever you can. The 60-minute respawn timer is a bit tough to deal with if you end up stuck on it during a quest, so try to already have some of these Flowers stored away before you reach this point. Grab them from The Bind whenever you come across them, rather than only picking them up as needed.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 15, 2025 8:20 AM
RimWorld's Odyssey DLC takes survival in Space to a new extreme, but you can turn it into a mere formality by following a few easy steps.
Unlike the vanilla version of the game, Odyssey puts you in a scenario where your settlers have to survive on a Gravship. This spaceship will occasionally drop from orbit to explore different planets, but you'll be spending time in Space. Surviving on a planet and in space is different, and you'll have to complete a few extra steps.
How to survive in Space easily in RimWorld Odyssey?
Your survival chances depend on your Gravship, and one key activity is to reduce its limitations.
While improving your ship is a must, you'll also have to take care of your settlers to help them survive in Space. They will not only be living in extremes, but there's also an aspect of exploring Space for extra resources.
Finally, pay attention to available quests. Some of the quests have no expiry dates, while others will have a shelf life once they pop up. Completing quests will not only provide you with necessary items, but you can also improve your arsenal with the help of Unique Weapons (extremely rare to find without mods). In the vanilla version, I would rarely complete quests. In Odyssey, you'll have to complete them whether you like to or not.
Exploration is key in the new DLC, which means that you'll have to pay attention to Power. Your ship has loads of power requirements, which include keeping your settlers alive and traveling using its thrusters. If your ship loses power to function, your settlers are pretty much dead. The best method in the early days appeared to be Solar Generators, as they work well in space. Hook them up with batteries, and you should be good.
As for exploration, you'll need Chemfuel for it. Chemfuel powers your thrusters, which allows your ship to travel. Always look to have as many thrusters as allowed, since Chemfuel consumption depends on the distance (and not on the number of thrusters). Having more thrusters will allow you to travel longer distances, which is always more beneficial. Just make sure to have ample Chemfuel in your storage to make the journey possible.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 15, 2025 8:10 AM
If you plan to purchase any Switch 1 pre-owned games for your Nintendo Switch 2, be careful. Some players are reporting that their consoles and being blocked from accessing online services after trying to play.
In a thread on Reddit and on lots of social media sites, Nintendo Switch 2 owners are conversing on how they purchased legitimately pre-owned games from places like GameStop, only to have their Switch 2s banned when trying to play them. A lot of the reasons behind these bans appear to be that people who traded in these game copies to second-hand stores dumped the files of the game, so when you put it into the Switch 2, the console can't tell who dumped the files and just bans whoever tries to play the game on the console.
The bans don't come straight away either. You could be playing the game for some time and then suddenly get an error message pop-up that alerts you that you have been banned from using online services, and then are told to reach out to support to dispute it. It's another sore spot on the Nintendo Switch 2, which can brick and destroy your console at a moment's notice – not very consumer-friendly.
Thankfully, a lot of these bans are being reversed by Nintendo when contacting the NOA customer support, and then can prove the game they were trying to play was bought legitimately, but it does put a spanner in the works for anyone looking to buy second-hand Switch games in the future to use on Switch 2. As there is no way to tell which cartridges have had their data dumped or not. Something apparently not even Nintendo thought about.
Has this happened to anyone else, too? I, for one, know I won't be picking up any pre-owned games at the risk of ruining my console if Nintendo continues this shoddy practice. And I don't have faith in the company to patch in something that removes this issue if it becomes more widespread. But what do you think?
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 15, 2025 7:39 AM
Think of this article as your ultimate non-class spells guide for RogueBlox. I'll cover all general and god spells, effects and percentages as well as tips to farm spells. I won't cover class spells since you get these via class trainer NPCs. We'll also be going through how to cast spells on any base, super, or ultra class. Let's dive into our RogueBlox spells guide.
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RogueBlox All Spells Guide
You get both regular and god spells in RogueBlox from using Spell Scrolls which you can find in any monster drop/loot pile, chest, trading (Discord helps), hidden locations and some bosses (The Diego boss is best for farming Scrolls). For example, I farmed the Desert Scorpion for all my God Spell scrolls, they're not that rare. Note that I'm not listing class spells since you can only have access to them if you are that respective class - getting them from your class trainer. Before we dive into all spells below and what they do here's everything that you need to know:
All Combat Spells in RogueBlox
Here are all the Combat spells in RogueBlox. A lot of these options are really great depending on the playstyle you want. That said, you can't go wrong with Scorch/Chill but Dragon Fist is also strong along with Pustule and Spiral Strike. I highly recommend Scholar as your second base class so that you can mix these in in your PVE and PVP builds.
All Utility Spells in RogueBlox
Here are all the Utility spells in RogueBlox. I highly recommend Radiance since it's widely the most useful spell to have for both PVE and PVP. Mana Pick can be good for PVP for fleeing opponents and Angel Summoning is overall a decent PVE/PVP pick.
All God Spells in RogueBlox
Note that these are only usable by Super and Ultra mage-type classes. Attempting to use a God Spell Scroll without at minimum a Super mage class will kill you and destroy the scroll. They're not that rare and you can grind them just like regular scrolls. I got mine from farming scorpions in the desert area.
That's it for my guide on all Spells in RogueBlox. Check out our RogueBlox codes for free rewards as well as our race tier list.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 15, 2025 7:23 AM How to place everything in the right spots so the critters aren't scared in Disney Dreamlight Valley
The finale of The Storybook Vale DLC is packed with puzzles you need to solve in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Most of these puzzles give you very little guidance, like the one that asks you to place everything in the right spots so the critters aren't scared.
Since you're only working off a vague clue in this puzzle, it can be pretty tricky to figure out how to get it done. If you're struggling to get past this step, here's how to place everything in the right spots so the critters aren't scared in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Place everything in the right spots so the critters aren't scared of the shadows in Disney Dreamlight Valley
To place everything in the right spots so the critters aren't scared of the shadows during the Trial of Truth, you need to move the ears onto the lion and the cage onto the bird. The right placements for each puzzle piece are very precise for this puzzle, so it might take you a bit to get all of the pieces aligned where they need to be.
The Trial of Truth puzzle solution in Disney Dreamlight Valley
There are three puzzle pieces you need to move around to specific spots to get this task done. To start, open Furniture mode close to the stage in The Trial of Truth room. The three pieces you need to move and where each one needs to end up are as follows.
With this step out of the way, you can continue working through The Trial of Truth. There's still plenty more work to get done in this quest and lots more to tackle around the castle, so be prepared to face some additional puzzles as you continue exploring.
Next, The Trial of Truth quest asks you to cook the right meal for the Pegasus and Rabbit, which is an even trickier goal than the task you just completed. Once you're done with that, you can move on to the final Trial, which is The Trial of Song, before finally unlocking Aurora as a villager for your valley.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 15, 2025 6:00 AM
Tatsugiri has been added to Pokémon Go as part of the Water Festival 2025, giving trainers three different forms to find of the Paldea Pokémon if they are lucky.
It's not a simple case, though, of finding all three in the wild, as Scopely has decided to lock each form behind specific regions. Similarly to what they did with Pokémon like Oricorio, where the four forms can only be found in particular countries and regions.
There are three different forms you can find for Tatsugiri, with each one being unique to different regions across the world. But where do you need to look to find them?
All Tatsugiri form locations in Pokémon Go
Tatsugiri's Curly Form (orange) is located in Europe, the Middle East & Africa. The Droopy Form (red) is only found in the Americas. The Stretchy Form (yellow) is only found in the Asia-Pacific region. These Pokémon are also currently not available in the wild and can only be found in one-star raids. They also can't be caught as a Shiny at the time of writing.
Eventually, we imagine Scopely will add the Pokémon to the wild and make their shiny forms available in around a year's time, maybe during a Pokémon Go Fest or similar event. They did the same with Oricorio last year, making each of the forms unique to the various events and increasing the odds of finding a Shiny form of each one.
If you want to get each one, we advise you to use apps like Poké Genie on your phone, which allow trainers to find and join raids across the world. It's what we use to take on regional Pokémon that are exclusive to raids, and is a great resource for any and all future raid-specific Pokémon like this one.
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iDev Games Feed Tuesday, July 15, 2025 7:14 AM Intense 2D pixel-art samurai duels! Fight 1v1 in a dojo, master katana strikes, and win in 60 seconds. Play Samurai Clash now!... |
MonsterVine Tuesday, July 15, 2025 9:00 AM Most known as a manga and second as an anime, KONAMI has taken it upon themselves to make a video game out of EDENS ZERO, the second of Hiro Mashima's works to make the jump into gaming. Woefully, like Fairy Tale 2, EDENS ZERO has an immense amount of source material to work with, but […] |