GamersHeroes Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:23 AM At the end of The Perfect Pitch mission in RoboCop Unfinished Business, players are given a difficult choice as Miranda decides whether to press the button or refuse to press the button During the cut-scene, players are shown two men strapped to electric chairs. In the middle of the room, on the table, lies a … The post Press The Button Or Refuse In RoboCop Unfinished Business appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:23 AM During the side objective Stairs To Heaven, RoboCop learns that the elderly man's wife has passed away, leading Alex Murphy to make a difficult decision. The player can either tell John Baker the truth or spare him the bad news. Tell The Truth Choice If you opt to make this choice, RoboCop shares with John … The post Tell Or Spare John Baker The Truth In RoboCop Unfinished Business appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:23 AM During one of the early missions in RoboCop Unfinished Business, an eager fan will ask RoboCop to prove his identity by asking him a series of quiz-like questions. In this guide, we break down the answers so you can ace the quiz. These are relatively simple questions; however, whether the answers are correct is more … The post RoboCop Fan Quiz Answers For RoboCop Unfinished Business appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:17 AM RoboCop: Unfinished Business is another action-filled romp through a beloved universe, although one that struggles to truly set itself apart from its predecessor. The post RoboCop: Unfinished Business Review appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:37 AM  We're getting flooded with TV adaptations of popular video game franchises these days, but Assassin's Creed is a better fit than most. Announced over three years ago, the Netflix show based on the long-running Ubisoft series is finally moving forward, the companies announced today, though the actual release is… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:45 AM  As is being discussed over on Resetera, a LinkedIn post from Naughty Dog co-founder and lead programmer on the original Crash Bandicoot from 1996, Andrew (Andy) Gavin, dives into a critical difference between the original box-bashing bandicoot experience and Vicarious Visions' 2017 remakes, which many of us who grew… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:35 AM  The OneXSugar Sugar 1 was announced earlier this year and is one of the wildest modern gaming handhelds out of China I've ever seen. It has multiple screens and a bunch of swinging arms that make it look like a Transformer that spans multiple generations of portable Nintendo hardware. A crowdfunding campaign goes live… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:05 AM  Part of the original inspiration for Pokémon Go was about getting people out into the real world walking, exploring, and meeting one another as they collect, battle, and raid fictional gyms. But times have changed. There was a whole pandemic. Walking around your neighborhood to endlessly grind for new rewards has lost… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:39 AM  The Pokémon Company announced back in February that Mega Evolutions, the super-powered form changes introduced in Pokémon X and Y, are coming to the Trading Card Game this year. Now, we know these Pokémon are the stars of one of the next card sets launching in September, simply titled Mega Evolution, and we may have… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:25 AM  As a Constant Reader of Stephen King's works, I also find myself a Constant Viewer of the many new television adaptations of his stories. And boy have I been treated of late, with the incredible Mr. Mercedes, the pleasingly chilling Castle Rock, and HBO's too-quickly-abandoned The Outsider. Now MGM+ has delivered the… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:10 AM  When the three-year era of Sword & Shield came to an end in January 2023, it went out with a bang. Crown Zenith was a set so great that it spoiled the next year of the hobby, with its stunning pull rates, incredible art, and fan-favorite pocket monsters. For reasons that are impossible to fathom, The Pokémon Company… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:00 AM  The battlefield just got a whole lot bigger. Off The Grid officially launched on Steam today, meaning players of the cyberpunk battle royale game can now compete across devices to be the last avatar standing. |
Kotaku Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:15 AM  Obsidian's gorgeous fantasy RPG Avowed just got a new patch, promising the usual list of bug fixes and some new features. The game is also now "Verified" for Steam Deck. What's it like in a portable form factor? Well, it certainly boots up. It's certainly playable, hitting a semi-decent 30 FPS that doesn't necessarily… |
Kotaku Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:00 AM  Perhaps Pixar has another chance to prove itself with an original movie, before it's fully relegated to sequels for the rest of time. Next year's Hoppers has just released its first trailer, and it shows what looks like a delightful talk-to-the-animals movie. But will it be enough to rescue the studio after Elio's box… |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:43 AM I am not a huge fan of horror games, but sometimes one comes along that has something undeniably intriguing about it. And tricky survival horror Cloverpit definitely has that 'it' factor. Much like one of my favorite horror games of all time, Inscryption, you are locked in a small room and forced to play a game - except, instead of cards, Cloverpit has Balatro-inspired demonic slot machines that can win you your freedom, or let you fall to your ruin. Literally. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Best indie games, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:10 AM Who are the confirmed FC 26 Icons? The annual EA FC cycle has ticked round, and with it comes a new cohort of legendary soccer superstars who've earned immortalization through their dominance of the beautiful game. With the FC 26 release date on the horizon, EA has already confirmed new and returning faces for this year's instalment of the best soccer game series. Last year's inductees included phenoms like Gareth Bale and Nadine Angerer, and it already looks like FC 26 won't disappoint. Read on to find out who you'll be able to ball out with in your weekend league games this season. Continue reading FC 26 Icons list - confirmed Icons and latest leaks MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA Sports FC 26 system requirements, Best sports games, Best soccer games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:10 AM I've always been a sucker for a great art style, and city builder The Wandering Village is the latest to catch my eye. To say it's gorgeously animated would be an understatement, but its Ghibli style is only the tip of the iceberg. You'll need to adopt a deep strategic approach to overcome great odds here - and an interest in managing settlements on the back of giant wandering creatures. Sounds like your cup of tea? Well, after nearly three years in early access, the full game is available for you to play right now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city building games, Best indie games, Best roguelike games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:09 AM While Civilization 7 is still very much finding its feet, it's never been a better time to play its predecessor, Civilization 6. Indeed, that's a trend I've long believed in; as much as the fresh mechanics and changes of each sequel are exciting, every new entry in Sid Meier's iconic lineup of 4X games needs time, and expansions, to truly reach the pinnacle set by its precursor. Civ 6 has now attained that high bar, making a fair case to be the strongest in the series, and now you can snag it for nothing as this week's Epic Games Store free game. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Civ 6 mods, The best Civ 6 civs, Play Civilization VI |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:07 AM As we could have predicted, the EA Sports FC 26 system requirements are a carbon copy of last year's game. The irony is that this comes off the back of the reveal trailer, which talked a big game about improvements coming to the game, but it appears that these will have little impact on PC performance needs. While it's apparent that you won't need a mega-powered gaming PC to run EA Sports FC 26, one key piece of hardware you will need is one of the best PC controller picks from our extensive buying guide. We have plenty of options reviewed covering a range of styles and budgets, so be sure to pick one up lest you experience the pain of controlling a soccer game with your keyboard. Continue reading The EA Sports FC 26 system requirements are painfully predictable MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:58 AM For the last few years, I could pretend all I wanted that my Razer Viper V3 Pro was a Pokémon collaboration, believing its black, sleek chassis was inspired by my favorite Legendary, Giratina. That was the best I could get, while I waited for a Razer Pokémon collaboration to arrive in the West. Fortunately, I can finally stop faking it, as a new Kanto-focused collection is here, and I got to try the lot. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Razer Blade 16 2025 review, Razer DeathAdder V3 review , Best gaming mouse |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:05 AM The AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme is set to be the chip to power a host of upcoming flagship gaming handhelds, with anticipation sky high for the extra power it could bring to these devices. A hint of that power has just been revealed, thanks to a new AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme benchmark leak. The leak comes as the likes of the ROG Xbox Ally and Lenovo Legion 2 are confirmed to be using the new CPU, in a move that is sure to mean our best gaming handheld guide will look very different over the coming months, as those devices are released. For now, though, we have just a small glimpse of what AMD's new chip can do. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:14 AM Looking for an FC 26 pre-order guide? EA has switched up its marketing strategy for its annual soccer series, promising a slew of changes from the off in its big reveal trailer. If the developer-publisher has already done enough to convince you to lock in for another year, you'll need to know when you can pre-order the game, and where you can snag it from. What's more, pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition of FC 26 now yields one of 15 untradeable Icons, including Zlatan and R9, for you to use in FC 26 Ultimate Team; a major improvement from last year's Hero item. As soon as all of the eligible FC 26 Icons have been revealed, we'll let you know right here. Until then, check out the pre-order info for what we're expecting to be one of the year's best soccer games, as well as what its editions entail below. We also have the FC 26 system requirements to check before launch. Continue reading FC 26 pre-order guide - where to buy, editions, and bonuses MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA Sports FC 26 system requirements, Best sports games, Best soccer games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:53 AM One problem I've always faced with PC controllers is a lack of layout consistency – an Xbox controller, a Switch controller, and a PlayStation controller all have different button positions. 8BitDo's latest PC controller looks to resolve that issue with magnetic button switches, allowing you to change between different layouts with ease. The 8BitDo Pro 3 is rated to be fully compatible with SteamOS, with 8BitDo claiming that "all of its inputs" are fully compatible with the Steam Deck. It's fully wireless, with 2.4GHz and Bluetooth support, and comes with a slide-on charging dock for quick and easy charging. Its swappable features could make it a decent alternative to the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, still the best high-end controller in our best PC controller guide. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:32 AM Free Steam survival game Once Human rolls out its first big update since the major 2.0 overhaul today. Developer Starry Studio says it's studied "a lot of player feedback" since the upgrade, and makes several balance tweaks alongside changes to vehicles and base building. The team has made it easier to get your hands on cars, and to get them back up and running whenever something goes wrong, helping you get around Once Human's vast world more quickly. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best open-world games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:56 AM There's no doubt that Skull and Bones was sailing through rough seas at launch. But, credit where it's due, Ubisoft hasn't abandoned its long-in-development, 'quad-A' pirate multiplayer game. Another new update has just arrived, which includes - among other things - a large ship and a faction war to delve into. Even better, it's currently free to play for the weekend, with an 80% discount on Steam if you fancy sticking with it. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Skull and Bones review, Best pirate games, Skull and Bones system requirements |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:52 AM What's the latest Blox Fruit stock? If you're hoping to buy a new fruit to try out a fresh fighting style, you're bound to be at the mercy of a Blox Fruit Dealer. There are two different types of merchants across the island, but the same stock rotation across each, so you can find out what's available easily. To get what you're after, though, you have to be quick, so we'll tell you everything you need to know right here. Below, we explain essential Blox Fruits stock details: from a stock list with costs, how best to keep on top of stock rotations while you're away from the Roblox experience, and exactly how stock rotations work across servers and time zones. Our tips on how to grind levels in Blox Fruits go over the best fruits for the job, and our ultimate Blox Fruits guide is handy for anyone starting this otherwise daunting game. Finally, don't forget to redeem the latest Blox Fruits codes can get you the cash you need to buy your next fruit. Continue reading Blox Fruits stock, restock times, Mirage stock, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:31 AM July 17, 2025: We checked for 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 Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:29 AM When is the Black Ops 6 Season 5 release date? Following up Season 3 was a tough one: huge changes came into play, and the Call of Duty team had quite the job on trying to keep the pace and keep things interesting. Season three brought us a new Zombies map, Shattered Veil, and the final map didn't arrive with Season 4. We got Grief mode instead, with a bunch of new multiplayer and Warzone content to boot. As we get ever closer to Black Ops 7, here's what we expect in the closing chapters of Black Ops 6, including new game modes, maps, and guns. Continue reading Black Ops 6 Season 5 release date and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 review, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:14 AM The hole left in your soul upon finishing Baldur's Gate 3 is one of those itches that you can never truly scratch, but there are certainly some worthwhile ways to satisfy the rich, lore-led CRPG craving. The steampunk world of New Arc Line has been one such winner for me, dropping you into a clash between magic and technology in a land afflicted by wealth diversity, prejudice, and plague. Currently in early access, its first major update 'Smoke and Mirrors' has just landed, bringing a new playable race and two classes to the table. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best story games, Best upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:33 AM Following the release of the hugely popular Fallout TV show and its upcoming second season, and the release of the gigantic Fallout London mod, there has been a renewed interest in the Fallout 4 system requirements. Whether you're taking your first steps in the Commonwealth or returning from a hiatus, getting this post-apocalyptic RPG to run is a piece of uranium cake. Fallout 4 is among the best games on PC, even all these years later, largely thanks to the many Fallout 4 mods that have tweaked and expanded just about every aspect of the game. There's still little news on the possible development of Fallout 5, so your best chance at clearing your Fallout-blues is to jump in and explore or rediscover this legendary nuclear adventure from Bethesda. Continue reading Fallout 4 system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Fallout 4 mods, Fallout 5 release date, Best games like Fallout |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:09 AM Amazon's famous deal day might already be over, but that doesn't mean the deals aren't still coming. If you're quick, you could take advantage of this Samsung gaming monitor deal on Amazon right now. Shipping with a 240Hz refresh rate, this 25-inch 1080p display is now back at its lowest ever price on Amazon, saving you $100 off the list price. Samsung is one of the biggest manufacturers of gaming monitors, with several of its displays gaining recommendations in our best gaming monitor guide over the years. This particular model already has a very budget-friendly price for the spec on offer, but it's improved even further by that huge 35% discount. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Samsung Odyssey G9 G95SC review, Samsung 9100 Pro review, Samsung T9 Portable SSD review |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:25 AM Considering Red Dead Redemption is a remake of the original Wild West RPG, it's surprising to see that the Red Dead Redemption system requirements surpass the demands of the more expansive and arguably more complex Red Dead Redemption 2. Luckily, good graphics and a steady frame rate aren't difficult to achieve with modern hardware on this long-overdue PC port. The Red Dead Redemption remake definitely won't need the best graphics card to run well. However, if you want to make the most of Nvidia DLSS features and all the performance-enhancing tech that comes with it, having one of Nvidia's top GPUs like the GeForce RTX 4080 Super will be necessary. Continue reading Red Dead Redemption system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:21 AM What is the FC 26 release date? You can bet your bottom dollar that come September, you'll be digging into a new entry in the EA Sports FC series. More of an iteration than a revolution, the FC games are still a vital purchase for those knee-deep in soccer, with new transfers, kits, and a highlight feature or two to enhance the experience. Last year had a focus on opponent AI and added the ability to flex your tactical nous with a new FC IQ system. This allowed players to emulate their favorite real-world managers in the soccer game, or put their unique stamp on proceedings. A slew of FC 26 features have been revealed, and EA is cooking something to justify players upgrading to the latest entry. Continue reading EA Sports FC 26 release date, new features, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA Sports FC 26 system requirements, Best sports games, Best soccer games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:58 AM How does Grounded 2 crossplay and cross-platform progression work? Uh oh, we've been here before. Tiny and terrified, we're once again abandoned in the great outdoors, left to fend for ourselves against critters and creatures that should otherwise pose no threat. As we approach the Grounded 2 release date, the most important things we're thinking about are whether our rig supports the Grounded 2 system requirements and whether we can play the multiplayer game with friends. After all, as a teenager shrunk down to the size of a grain of rice, you're going to need some help. Here's what you need to know about Grounded 2 crossplay and cross-platform progression. Continue reading Does Grounded 2 have crossplay and cross-platform support? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best co-op games, Best fantasy games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:46 AM It's official, the dark fantasy RPG Dragonheir: Silent Gods has returned to Steam and is welcoming players new and old to the world they once knew, awoken anew. After months spent offline, the game is now available to play with a huge new content update, including the previously promised improvements to combat and quest difficulty, as well as fresh activities, improved quality of life for players, and epic quests with beloved Dungeons and Dragons characters. Best of all, it's free to play now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPG games, Best fantasy games, Best dragon games |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:28 AM The Alpha Response system requirements are incredibly low by modern gaming standards, and exactly what you might expect of the spiritual successor to the original Counter-Strike. You won't need the best graphics card from our buying guide to get Alpha Response running, and you almost certainly won't need to consider many – if any – upgrades to meet the minimum requirements. Best of all, Alpha Response isn't even a particularly expensive game to dive into, though the price and the game's requirements could well change once the game leaves early access. Continue reading Alpha Response system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:21 AM July 17, 2025: We checked for new Warframe codes. What are the new Warframe codes? If you're on the hunt for free glyphs and cosmetics, you're in luck - we've got a complete list of available codes for the Digital Extremes shooter. If you don't want to spend money on unlocking cosmetics, then using codes for in-game character cosmetics, emotes, and glyphs is the best way to get around it. Content creators periodically reveal new Warframe codes, and we've listed every live code and how to redeem them below. Temporary promo codes for boosters, cosmetics, and items also occasionally pop up around big updates or special events and rewards from Warframe Twitch drops. No matter the occasion, check back regularly to redeem the latest Warframe codes. Continue reading Warframe codes July 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warframe on Steam Deck, Warframe builds, Warframe codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:31 AM It's been some time since Ubisoft ported Tom Clancy's The Division 2 from PlayStation 4 and Xbox One onto PC, and the game is still getting updates, balancing, and even new outfits with the Payday collab and Battle for Brooklyn DLC. Fortunately, as you might expect of a game that's nearly six years old, the Division 2 system requirements will run on virtually any gaming laptop or PC. While I might call it a port, the game's Tech Director Calle Lejdfors would disagree, and state that the PC version is its own special branch. Whatever the case, The Division 2 isn't a particularly demanding game, and certainly won't demand the best graphics card from our buying guide if you want to get max out the in-game settings. In fact, getting the game to run on 4K at 60fps requires a GPU that's more than five years old. Continue reading Division 2 system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, The best multiplayer games, The best MMOs in 2023 |
PCGamesN Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:17 AM More popular than ever, the Forza Horizon series is a more casual approach to what is typically a simulation-style racing franchise. Finding the best Forza Horizon 5 settings is crucial to hitting a buttery smooth frame rate, but also still having Mexico and your collection of cars look absolutely stunning. Be sure to check out the Forza Horizon 5 system requirements before you dive into the game, as while they're not overly demanding, it's best to take care of any upgrades you might need before playing. It's also worth checking out our guide to the best gaming monitor, as you'll want to experience Forza Horizon 5 in all its glory, and a basic 1080p, 60Hz display won't quite do it justice. Continue reading Best Forza Horizon 5 settings for PC and Steam Deck MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:57 AM  Mixtape isn't entirely the retro 90s nostalgia piece you might be expecting from trailers - it's also a playable job application. Protagonist Stacy Rockford is enjoying one last night in their east US hometown with childhood friends Slater and Cassandra, before Rockford sets off to chase a music supervisor gig in New York City. Mixtape is both a going-away celebration and, on some level, Rockford's portfolio project, edited together from teenage flashbacks and waiting to be thrust into the hands of a distant producer. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:53 AM  Fantastical football sim Rematch has, we're told, a passing problem. Specifically, no-one is doing it. While I suspect this dearth of teamplay is exaggerated in the darkness of upset Steam forum posts, I definitely remember a lot of ballhogging going on in the third person booter's open beta. It sounds to me, then, that Rematch is suffering from the same issue you get in low-ranked Dota 2 lobbies: everyone wants to be the superstar, the one who ends the match with the biggest numbers next to their name, oblivious to how few instances of the letter 'I' occur in the word 'Team'. It's very few, people. Clearly, what's needed is someone willing to do the dirty work as a passing-focused support character, and today, that would be me. I'd score no goals and seek no glory, only defending, distracting, and most importantly, promoting the redistribution of stitched leather orbs. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:00 AM  The Drifter is sometimes quite silly in ways I don't think are intentional, and it managed to yank me right out of the experience more than once. You obviously have to be in a thing to get yanked out of it though, which is my way of saying that The Drifter is good, although I will be taking the piss out of it later. It's stylish, moody, and pulls off the point n' click adventure game two-for-one: characters worth caring about, and also characters worth irritating by fiddling with their stuff. Mostly though, it's just got a great eye for an arresting scene or setpiece. Some of my favourite parts did end up being its more complex multi-scene puzzles, but mainly because these are used sparingly in a story with bloody-minded dedication to anxious forward momentum. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:17 AM  The dramatic dismissal of three senior developers at Subnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds gets messier by the day. In a publicly filed lawsuit, the three fired heads of the studio have accused publishers Krafton of all sorts of dirty tactics, ploys, and shenanigans to purposefully delay the game until 2026, all in an intentional effort to avoid paying a maximum $250 million earnout bonus to the studio. In one bizarre episode alleged in the lawsuit, Unknown Worlds co-founder Charlie Cleveland went to lunch with Krafton CEO, Kim Chang-han, who told him via translator that having to pay such an earnout would be "disastrous financially and hugely embarrassing" for the publisher. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:35 AM .jpg?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=70&format=jpg&auto=webp){kind=tracking} Alienware is running Black Friday in July, dropping a bunch of desktops and laptops down to some of the lowest prices I've seen all summer. Doesn't matter if you're after a decked-out Area‑51 tower with an RTX 5090 or just looking for a leaner Aurora machine for everyday gaming, there's something on offer. And it's not just desktops either. A handful of 16 and 18-inch gaming laptops are trimmed down by hundreds, which is rare for models packing things like 5070 Ti or 5080 graphics |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:02 AM  Ex-Elder Scrolls developer Julian LeFay has stepped away from his role as technical producer on The Wayward Realms due to an ongoing battle with cancer taking a turn for the worse. OnceLost Games, the studio LeFay's been working with for the past few years, say they've been informed by his doctors that "his time with us is limited". The developer's best known for his work on the first two Elder Scrolls games, Arena and Daggerfall, alongside The Wayward Realms creative director Ted Peterson. The pair gave a talk together at 2024's GDC delving into those early days at Bethesda, and the RPG they've been working on at OnceLost since 2019 is very much aiming to recapture Daggerfall's vibes. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:49 AM  Update: Virtuos have confirmed they've made layoffs in a statement issued to Eurogamer. Around 200 workers in Asia have been let go, in addition to 70 in Europe, with "fewer than 10" of the latter at the French studios which worked on Oblivion Remastered. A spokesperson for the company said the people affected were "primarily in teams facing lower occupancy and slower demand due to structural shifts in the industry". Virtuos said they will be "providing separation packages, career transition assistance, and opportunities for redeployment across our global network where possible". The company added that they remain "fully committed" to their work on Oblivion Remastered, Cyberpunk 2077, and Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater. Original story continues below: Virtuos, the company best known for working with other studios to deliver the likes of Dark Souls Remastered, Oblivion Remastered and the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, are reportedly preparing to lay off staff. 300 people are cited as being at risk. That's according to reporting posted to Bluesky by Gauthier Andres of French outlet Origami. Andres' post dropped same day Virtuos lead game designer Adrien Jouannet appeared on a Cyberpunk 2077 livestream to talk about the studio's work with CD Projekt on the futuristic RPG's latest update. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:46 AM  Brendan and I once had a podcast conversation about Hitman in which we predicted that IO Interactive would be limited by James Bond's license holders MGM to a maximum of three toilet drownings, one fish spearing, and absolutely no duck explosions. While we can't yet confirm specifics, IO's franchise director Jonathan Lacaille has said that MGM were "a lot more daring than (the studio) thought" in a recent chat with Very Gary Computing. It doesn't sound like they restricted IO very much at all, actually, aside from asking them not to make 007: First Light's Bond "a killing machine!". Lacaille actually credits Hitman's, um, restraint in helping them secure the license in the first place. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:25 AM  Chinese action-RPG Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is out in a week, and it's high time we heard about the system requirements, which don't seem that high for a game in which you can lob lightning at supersized peacocks and leave a delicate furrow through new-fallen snow. An Intel Core i5-8400, an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, 16GB of RAM and 60GB's worth of SSD are all they're asking for the chance to become an amnesiac pirate swordswoman during the age of the Ming dynasty, tasked with murdering a whole lot of bird people before she becomes a bird person herself. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 17, 2025 4:16 AM  "When our fathers stood against the Persians," spake Greek statesman and general Pericles, "they had no such resources as we have now". Time, of course, muddies the clear waters of specifics, but I'm basically sure he was talking about the ability for each of his men to keep a thirty foot ladder snuggled safely away in their rectal passage just in case they encountered any massive walls. Which is probably where Total War got the idea from. Since launch, The Total War: Warhammer series has given each troop, from the lowliest Chaos Chosen to the bravest and most beautiful ratman, the ability to magic a ladder from nowhere during sieges. There's a mod for Total War: Warhammer 3 that removes them, but now the end of arse ladders is getting official support, including tweaks to hopefully teach the AI how to behave without them. |
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Siliconera Thursday, July 17, 2025 12:00 PM
Bandai Namco has formally launched Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs 2 Infinite Boost for Japanese arcades on July 17, 2025. The newest iteration of the long-running 2v2 team battle arcade game series appears with even more new features and playable Mobile Suits. This biannual major version update follows the releases of X Boost in March 2021 and Over Boost in July 2023.
One of the series' defining features is its massive roster of playable Mobile Suits. It had already surpassed 200 units in 2021. The Japanese press release notes that Infinite Boost will have over 239 playable units from 48 titles across the Gundam metaseries.
The new version's key visual shows three Mobile Suits besides the franchise's flagship unit RX-78-2 Gundam, all of which will newly join the series roster in Infinite Boost. The ZGMF/A-262PD-P Mighty Strike Freedom Gundam from the Gundam SEED Freedom movie is immediately available as of Infinite Boost's launch on July 17, 2025. The original XXXG-01W Wing Gundam from the TV release of Gundam Wing and the XVX-016RN Gundam Aerial Rebuild from The Witch From Mercury will become playable later via subsequent updates.
Other than new playable Mobile Suits, Bandai Namco brought in a couple of new gameplay features. There is a new EX Over Limit buff that players can activate when they are running out of team costs and on the verge of losing the match. The company also added the VS Route Battle mode, where players can choose route branches to fight against CPU enemies.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs 2 Infinite Boost is now available in arcades in Japan.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:00 AM
Sanrio and Sunblink revealed not only the PS4 and PS5 Hello Kitty Island Adventure release date, but confirmed standard and Gift Box Edition variants for the Switch. In the case of the standard edition, which will be $39.99/£34.99/€39.99 for all three consoles, that debuts on August 29, 2025. (Only a $59.99 Switch Deluxe Edition is out now.) The Switch Gift Box Edition will be $59.99/€59.99/£52.99 when it debuts on November 7, 2025.
The PS4 and PS5 are the last of the confirmed Hello Kitty Island Adventure versions to appear, and we've been waiting on a release date for each one since the companies confirmed the game would go multiplatform in June 2024. The standard version only came up in the announcement, and that involves the base game. The Deluxe Edition, which is the Switch and Steam release out now, gives a player immediate access to past event items and other item bundles.
As for the Switch Gift Box Edition of Hello Kitty Island Adventure, that will be an upgraded version of the Deluxe Edition with more physical merchandise. It will come with a double-sided poster of the characters, a brief Critter & Fish Guide that lets you check off what you need to find and catch, a Top Secret Top Hat's Memories folder with pictures, and some Collectible Cards featuring mascots like Hello Kitty, My Melody, and Pom Pom Purin.
Here's how that bundle looks:
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is on the Switch, PC, and iOS devices via Apple Arcade, and the PS4 and PS5 release date is August 29, 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:01 AM
Have you ever played the Ender series? They're these fantastic, 2D games that prioritizing quick responses and dodges to enemy attacks while also gradually developing your protagonist's abilities to strengthen them and allow them to access new areas, while also doing some fantastic world-building. Really, Ender Lilies and Ender Magnolia are both just lovely. The reason I bring it up is that the Bandai Namco Studios Pac-Man Metroidvania Shadow Labyrinth feels like it desperately wants to channel that energy and experience, but isn't all that good at it.
The opening moments of Shadow Labyrinth present us with a lot of information, but not a lot of definitive details behind what we're seeing. The title screen shows a person playing a game on a device that looks like a Switch in a modern city before vanishing. We control a GAIA mech unit with what looks like Pac-Man as part of its core, facing hordes of enemies. When things start in earnest, we're a silent protagonist in a cloak with only glowing eyes and black legs with blue glowing lines visible found in a prison by PUCK. PUCK, which appears to be a drone of some sorts, refers to us as Number 8, brings us to a sword to try to wield, seems disappointed when we can't initially use it. It's then that a prosthetic arm appears, which floats in a disembodied manner around No. 8's body, allowing them to wield the weapon as a swordsman.
Simply put, the story isn't well executed. I absolutely get withholding information from the player. It can be incredibly effective in some titles. But the execution here isn't great, especially since PUCK isn't charismatic or interesting as an individual to help carry this silent protagonist. Some reveals and twists do come up that can be satisfying, but it takes a while for that to happen. The script also features a lot of awkward phrasing, and that doesn't help. One of the best early examples that isn't a spoiler is PUCK asking our avatar, "Do you dislike having your bodily freedom taken away?" It all ends up being to the adventure's detriment.
As Shadow Labyrinth features some Metroidvania element, there is the idea of multiple paths taking you through a maze-like world. Defeating certain bosses or acquiring items from Devouring defeated enemies lets you craft new upgrades, and it is possible to gain new abilities at certain points. However, there are a number of issues that keep this from feeling interesting or even balanced here. There are checkpoints, as is common in games like Castlevania and Metroid. However, only some of them allow you purchase upgrades or refill a meter that lets you, say, completely restore your health once. Given these waypoints are also awkwardly spaced and often too far apart, it means any setback can send you back drastically. You might not even get one that lets you upgrade and refill health ahead of a boss room. This is an especially egregious sin later in the game, which makes it feel like some of the latter segments can feel especially unbalanced as a result. NPCs like a shopkeeper also appear far too infrequently, given how critical the items they sell can be.
One of the greatest failings in this design is how the enemy logic works. They can be triggered to act, or not act, with the slightest movement. Even if you use the analog stick to scope ahead in Shadow Labyrinth, you may find a foe will attack and send an unexpected projectile that will catch you off guard. For example, in one area I didn't bother defeating an archer due to just wanting to speed through a section. A lion enemy appeared in front of me. I was about to use the dash-dodge mechanic to essentially phase through it, when it turned out an arrow fired by that far-off-screen archer came out of nowhere. That hit me from behind and killed me. This happened a shocking number of times.
It's not the only time Shadow Labyrinth felt clumsy. Take the D-Line areas. These transform you into Mini-PUCK and involve auto-advancing movement. Gauging the jumps off of these at some points are the most imprecise moments in the game, even if the arc is displayed that gives you an idea of where you'll fly or land. When you perform an attack on it, it's straight up and down. If an enemy is on a platform, there's a good chance the attack will be blocked, even though it seems like the energy of your sword cuts through it. Since these segments do get more difficult as the game goes on, I sometimes felt like I was working against the controls to successfully accomplish some of the latter, trickier segments.
The Devour mechanic is also inaccurate in a way that left me constantly frustrated. But it's necessary, since it is the only way to get crafting materials. You expend energy when you use it on a downed foe, which isn't ideal considering enemies' bodies disappear pretty quickly and you might be in a situation during which you dodged a few times and need to wait for a recharge. However, even worse is that positioning can be annoying. If the enemy is just in front of you, you might not Devour it due to it being out of reach. You almost need to stand right on top of a body to get it, and that might be impossible due to how they drop and the time limit before they fade away.
Shadow Labyrinth happens to be a game filled with cheap deaths too. The actual bosses? They're not difficult at all. Attacks are clearly telegraphed, and the only time I really tended to take damage is when I'd misjudge the hitboxes when performing the dash to dodge through them and their assaults, as sometimes No. 8 would touch part of their body and take damage from that. Hit 'em enough, and they'll be stunned so you can take them out more. The cheap attacks from enemies at awkward positions in areas were much more "terrifying."
The environmental design can work against you sometimes as well. I don't want to get into spoilers here, so I'll use the early area set in a giant tree as an example. There will be sections that are suddenly doors to different areas, but they aren't clearly telegraphed and you won't realize it's actually a door to another space until you walk right in front of it and notice the icon. Time can pass and, if you have the misfortune of being outside when it does, there are some sections where platforms or elements may look practically invisible unless No. 8 is directly on top of them due to the ambient light the character gives off.
Speaking of design, I'm not a fan of the 2D character and NPC execution in Shadow Labyrinth. It uses a the type of 2D skeletal animation style where every character looks like a paper doll. You'll very clearly see leg parts and arm parts move. Now, there is nothing wrong with using this style of animation. The Ender Lilies and Ender Magnolia games I raved about earlier do so! In this case, it feels especially evident due to character designs. There are a few that look okay when standing still, but the second they move it's awkward and can even look cheap.
I've been pretty down on Shadow Labyrinth so far. I will say that, while I didn't find the story compelling or find the gameplay remarkable, there are some really interesting callbacks. You can see the inspiration behind some characters or opponents. And, again, when they stand still they can sometimes look cool. But I found these moments few and far between, so I needed to go through a lot of unremarkable things to see something that made me go, "Oh, that's neat." Someone with a deep love of Pac-Man or classic Bandai Namco works might be willing to give it a shot, even though it's flawed, for the sake of nostalgia.
Another downside is, if you got the Deluxe Edition with digital art book and soundtrack, the art book function is broken on the Switch 2 if you don't get the most recent patch. (Since it was available ahead of launch, it should be all set for everyone.) Without the update, it remains stuck on the first page and shows nothing but empty white space. However, even after its repaired, it lacks basic functions like a zoom feature, which is disappointing.
Nostalgia for a character like Pac-Man can only do so much, and I fear the uneven nature of Shadow Labyrinth could prove too off-putting. The story isn't handled well and can plod along, many gameplay elements aren't precise enough, progression isn't well-balanced, and the 2D skeletal animation with its paper doll puppets don't feel like the right choice. There are too many other titles that do what it does better in every way. If you love Bandai Namco classic series, that are some fun references, but you need to put up with a lot to see them.
Shadow Labyrinth will be available on the Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on July 18, 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:00 AM
Baskin Robbins in Japan will sell a Minecraft themed ice cream cake from July 17, 2025. It'll cost 4,000 JPY ($27.05).
All together, the cake is 11 cm x 16.5 cm large, and it consists of six different flavors. Familiar Minecraft characters and monsters appear as chocolate toppings. According to the Baskin Robbins website, the company chose colorful ice cream flavors to make up the cake in order to express the vibrancy of the Minecraft world. Here are the flavors, as well as the chocolate toppings:
Aside from a Minecraft cake, you can also get a Super Mario Bros. themed ice cream cake from Baskin Robbins. It's part of its annual Mario collaboration.
While Minecraft has always been a popular game since it came out in 2011, it's seen more mainstream relevance in 2025 thanks to the release of A Minecraft Movie. The movie, which came out in April 2025, was the second highest-grossing video game film of all time, as well as the third highest-grossing film of 2025. A Japanese dub version of the movie came out in late April 2025.
Minecraft is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC, and mobile devices.
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Destructoid Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:27 AM
I want to preface straight away that everything from this point is a spoiler. I have deliberately not used an image in the whole article in case anyone scrolls through it or gets flashbanged with it, and don't want to ruin anyone's day one experience of Donkey Kong Bananza. In that essence, you have been warned, but I had to gush now that I am free from my review embargo to gush about this moment in-game!
And no, this article is not about Diddy or Dixie Kong. So once again, spoilers ahead.
I had been playing Donkey Kong Bananza for a few days at this time, slowly jotting notes for my review as I made my way deep into the planet's core. I had faced Void, Grumpy, and Poppy plenty of times and had come across what I figured was the final world with a battle against Void Kong. After defeating Void in the cutscene playing, I paused a bit at what I thought would be the final moments of the game as DK was turned to stone, Pauline sang to save him, and Void rushed the Bandium Root to what, I figured, would transform him into a final form of some kind.
And then everything changed when the King awoke from his slumber. Void was knocked away, and from the dust and nearly 20 years since his last appearance (outside of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate), King K. Rool returned.
I had to pause the game and immediately take in what had just happened. Remember, for most time, Nintendo has been using other enemies for the DK Country Returns games, and I had thought that K Rool (and the Kremlins who appear in one final world below this one) were an enemy lost to time. But nope, here they were! Right in front of my eyes!
It did make me emotional to see K. Rool again, and seeing others discover that he and the Kremlin army were in the game, including classic soundtracks remade for this title, has been making a ton of people happy. My only pet peeve is that we see them for a fraction of the story, but it did make for a nice surprise and even gave us a canonical reason why we hadn't seen them in quite a while.
Someone said to me that Cranky fortells the return of K. Rool through his dialogue if you find him in each world, but I was skipping through that to get the Gem, so that's my only fault for not seeing the signs. K. Rool also makes for a fantastic final boss. My only hope is that it won't take another 20 years to see him in a mainly DK game again.
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Destructoid Thursday, July 17, 2025 8:21 AM
There are many strange and unique plants you can grow in The Sims 4. Some of them are very rare, though, which means you may not have had the chance to experience them yet. Magic Beans are one such plant, as they're incredibly tough to obtain.
If you can collect them all, Magic Beans can bestow a special life state upon your Sim. There's a lot of work you need to get done before this happens, though, so here's how to get Magic Beans in The Sims 4.
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How to find Magic Beans in The Sims 4
To get Magic Beans, you need to have your Sim reach level 10 of the Gardening skill and purchase Rare Seed Packets. Magic Beans aren't a guaranteed drop from these packets, but there are several of them, which means you have a decent chance of acquiring one every time you open one.
Since there's no way to ensure you obtain one of these beans or a means to determine which one you get, collecting all of the available ones can be quite a tricky process. You do need all of the available Magic Beans to actually use them, though, so it's a quest you must complete if you're hoping to see what happens when you use them.
If you want to bypass honing the Gardening skill to the maximum level, you can also cheat to automatically acquire the Magic Beans you need. To do so, you need to:
All Magic Beans in The Sims 4
There are six unique Magic Beans you can collect in The Sims 4. All six are required if you want to activate their untapped powers and gain access to a special life state. Here are all of the beans you can find.
There's a chance you may find any of these six beans anytime you open a Rare Seed Packet. Other crops you may acquire when opening one instead of a Magic Bean include Cowplant Berry, Dragon Fruit, Death Flower, Growfruit, Orchid, Pomegranate, Bird of Paradise, and Wolfsbane.
How to use Magic Beans in The Sims 4
To use Magic Beans, purchase a Magic PlantSim Stump from Build/Buy mode, then click on it to place each one inside. After this, water the tree and wait for it to grow. Unlike most other plants, this tree grows almost right away after you tend to it for the first time. Once the tree has grown, you can send your Sim inside by selecting the "Explore the Mystical Magic Bean Portal" option.
What do Magic Beans do in The Sims 4?
The Magic Beans grow into a special tree portal your Sim can explore to find the Forbidden Fruit of the PlantSim. Consuming this item temporarily turns your Sim into a PlantSim for a couple of days. This is a temporary occult state that only lasts for about five days, not a permanent one, so if you don't enjoy being one, it will quickly wear off.
Magic Beans have no additional purpose beyond this, so they're not all that useful unless you're trying to become one. They do sometimes pop up in special event missions, though, as is the case with the week four Nature's Calling event quests.
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Destructoid Thursday, July 17, 2025 7:26 AM
Morgan Myst has quite an array of tough tasks for you to get done in Fortnite. One of the trickier quests she asks you to complete is to use Spire Remnants to build a monument to the fallen academy.
She doesn't give you any guidance for this task, so figuring out where you need to build this item and how to piece it together can be fairly tricky. If this task has you stumped, here's how to use the Spire Remnants to build a monument to the fallen academy in Fortnite.
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Use Spire Remnants to build a monument to the fallen academy in Fortnite
You can use Spire Remnants to build a monument to the fallen academy by visiting Supernova Academy and interacting with a specific spot to place the three Spire Remnants you previously obtained during The Fall of Supernova Academy quests. It's essential you already have all three Spire Remnants collected before you try to tackle this quest, so if you don't, set out to explore some Overlord Spires and Scout Spires to find them.
Once you have the pieces you need to make this monument, head over to Supernova Academy to get building. This location is very far north, so in many matches, it may end up outside of the storm circle. Because of this, it's crucial you tackle his quest early on in the round. If you don't, you'll have to try again in a future match. Luckily, all story quest progress is saved across different rounds, so you can work on this one whenever you find the time to do so.
Where to place Spire Remnants for monument in Fortnite
The monument you need to build using Spire Remnants must be placed near the top left corner of Supernova Academy, close to the very northwest end of this location. Around this area, there's a building with a small porch right in front of it. You need to climb up on top of this porch and place the monument there.
Once you're in the right area, the exact spot you need to place the monument will be marked with a white diamond icon and white sparkles. These markers make it a bit easier to find, although they only display once you're quite close to where you need to be. Focus on heading to the very top left corner of the academy to have the best luck finding the right spot.
As soon as the monument is built, the entire The Fall of Supernova Academy quest series will be complete. Although these quests are done, there are still several other tricky quests you need to get done around the island, like consuming different food or drink items at BURD To Go gas stations, becoming Superman, hitting hero practice targets at different hero training outposts, and assembling surveillance gear at Demon's Domain.
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Destructoid Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:38 AM
The first set of leaks for EA FC 25 FUTTIES Team 2 has started to appear, and the second lot of cards could surpass the first one.
Just like week 1, the second week will have special cards for active footballers, Icons, and Heroes. Some of these cards will have endgame overall ratings of 98 and 99, along with some of them featuring five playstyle+. If the leaks are to be believed, Team 2 will be absolutely cracked in terms of the cards that you can find in packs.
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Complete list of EA FC 25 FUTTIES Team 2 players
The leaks have appeared on social media so far, but EA Sports has also teased a few cards (as shown on the cover image).
There should be plenty of SBCs and objectives to complete, which will feature more promo cards. Once we find more leaks, we will add them to this list.
EA FC 25 FUTTIES Team 2 release date
Team 2 will be live on Friday, July 18, when they replace the Team 1 items. Most of the items will be available in packs, but make sure to check out the daily SBCs to get more promo items. The new cards will be added at 6pm UK time, which is standard for all promos.
Team 2 will also include a new Re-Release of older promo cards in packs. You still have a couple of days to collect all the special cards that are part of Best of Re-Release Batch 1. We received over 120 items rated 88 or higher in packs. Batch 2 should continue along the same trend, but they could have a higher number of cards for the players to collect.
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Destructoid Thursday, July 17, 2025 6:33 AM
Quiztone is an NPC that appears in a lot of worlds in Donkey Kong Bananza that offers you a series of questions to reward you with a singular Banadium Gem.
Each time you go to take the quiz, you'll be given a series of three questions, all of which have an answer. If you fail one question, you need to repeat the quiz from scratch. But there is nothing lost for failure other than your time. So, to save you some time, here is every question and answer you need for each different world.
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Hilltop Layer Quiz Answers
What do you need before you can buy new fashions at any Style Shop?
What did you lose when Void Kong first arrived and attacked Ingot Isle?
What's an unexpected alternate use for the gold bullion you can unearth?
The Divide Quiz Answers
What do some of the salvaged monkeys have attached to their fishing lines?
What was running wild inside the Banandium Refinery?
What gets restored when you sit on a chair or bench?
Resort Layer Quiz Answers
What does the Zebra Elder wear on his head?
What WON'T you find within the Eggshell Hotel?
What WON'T you find on this layer?
Racing Layer Quiz Answers
What sort of facility is offered by the elephants in the Tempest Layer?
Who guided you through the long, downward dig of the Landfill Layer?
Which of these things will allow you to smash through concrete?
Feast Layer Quiz Answers
What attention-grabbing object sits in the center of the Fractones' Disco Hall?
What do the snakes create in their home layer?
Which of these can NOT be found within the Feast Layer?
Planet Core Quiz Answers
Which of these curiously absent animals do NOT have Fractone imitators?
According to Poppy, VoidCo is the most mining operation on the planet.
Think fast… What is OUR name?
Ingot Isle Quiz Answers
What sort of tool does Grumpy Kong always keep handy?
What are Poppy Kong's earrings shaped like?
Which of these accessories does Void Kong wear?
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Destructoid Thursday, July 17, 2025 5:35 AM
As you progress through Donkey Kong Bananza and start to unlock the various abilities and skills at your disposal, it might feel daunting at first when looking at the vast number of options available. But you shouldn't as nothing is better than the Sonar ability.
While the thought of getting more health or strength might sound appealing, your main focus in getting new skills is to find new Bandium Gems. Most of these are hidden in the Earth's surface and are a pain to find. But how do you make it easier to find them? Using your Sonar.
For those that don't know what Sonar is, when pressing the R button, DK slaps the ground, revealing hidden items close around him. He can only use this move to activate some floor tiles or remove items from certain platforms to get launched into the air.
And while the basic Sonar is great, upgrading it to reveal things in a wider range becomes crucial later on when you are trying to find that last Fossil or Banana per level. By upgrading Sonar, it increases your chances of finding Bananas and, in turn, gives you more Skill Points. Making it a worthwhile investment over anything else the game has to offer.
For the bigger picture stuff, think of it this way. You find your first Banadium Gems and invest in Sonar. Sonar then increases the range you can find the bananas, which gives you more skill points to max out Sonar, which then leads to finding more bananas, and your investment has been paid off, allowing you to find further away stuff to level up DK's other abilities.
The only other Skills after that which I feel are worth the time are the Jump Shot Skill to get a double jump while holding a chunk, and Better Turf Surfing for later levels. I would also argue that most of the Bananaza stuff isn't worth getting at all outside of basic DK stuff. I only use Snake when I need to jump high for the sake of a collectible, or Ostrich when gliding to an area out of reach. In fact, most of these extra Skills for Bananza power-ups only become useful during the post-game challenges.
So trust me. Invest everything into Sonar and it'll make collecting a breeze. Stock prices are high, so invest heavily and watch your future profits unfold.
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Destructoid Thursday, July 17, 2025 4:10 AM
Limbus Company is arguably one of the best gachas on the entire market if you consider the ease of getting new characters, and you can find plenty of them across your save.
While the general roster of the characters is extremely well-balanced, some are still better than others. Naturally, you'll want to concentrate on the characters that are ranked in the S and A-tiers. Let's find out which are the best characters in Limbus Company, and which ones you should probably avoid.
Complete Limbus Company tier list
The characters are divided into four classes.
Limbus Company SS-tier list
Limbus Company S-tier list
Limbus Company A-tier list
Limbus Company B-tier list
Limbus Company C-tier list
New characters continue to be added with fresh updates, and Limbus Company is certainly one of the most generous gachas available on the market. If you want to try out a more recent launch, King Arthur is one of the latest entrants to the world of gachas.
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MonsterVine Thursday, July 17, 2025 11:00 AM The war for the forest floor just escalated. Microids and Tower Five have officially deployed Swarm Together, the first major free update for Empire of the Ants, the RTS adaptation of Bernard Werber's cult sci-fi saga. Available now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, this robust patch introduces a host of new content that […] |
MonsterVine Thursday, July 17, 2025 10:00 AM Step into a dark thriller and unravel a conspiracy while solving practical adventure game puzzles in The Drifter. The Drifter Developer: Powerhoof Price: TBA Platform: PC (reviewed) MonsterVine was supplied with a PC code for review. Back in 2019, I previewed a demo of the point-and-click adventure game The Drifter, although I had forgotten that […] |
MonsterVine Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:00 AM Maplers, it's time to dive into something a little fishier than usual. As part of the Stargazer update, MapleStory has teamed up with Dave the Diver for a fully integrated collaboration event that brings deep-sea exploration and sushi-serving chaos to the shores of Maple World. This oceanic crossover is live now and will run through […] |