GamersHeroes Tuesday, July 22, 2025 12:35 PM A sci-fi-inspired hack-and–slash world of sonic mayhem awaits with today's release of Wise Wombat Games' Resonant Blade for the PC via Steam. The post Sci-Fi Hack-and-Slash Resonant Blade Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, July 22, 2025 12:34 PM The wild world of Pokemon GO is set to conclude an incredible summer of adventures with two major upcoming global events with Pokemon GO: Dark Skies starting August 18 and Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Max Finale starting August 23. The post Pokemon GO August 2025 Events Revealed appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 3:39 PM  Ozzy Osbourne, the lead singer of the foundational metal band Black Sabbath and, later in life, a reality TV star, has died at the age of 76. His passing comes just two-and-a-half weeks after Black Sabbath's final show on July 5 in Birmingham. Osbourne performed from a throne, as he was unable to walk the stage due to… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 3:20 PM  The Switch 2 seemingly has the capacity to be a perfect port machine for recent blockbusters. Will Assassin's Creed Shadows be one of them? Reading between the lines of a recent Ubisoft earnings call, it certainly sounds like that's what the French publisher has planned. |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 3:05 PM  If you consider yourself a fan of Halo and love some digital archaeology, boy, do I have some treats for you. As you may or may not know, the original Halo went through several conceptual iterations before it became the first-person shooter that'd take the world by storm as an Xbox exclusive. Hell, it was damn near a… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 2:55 PM  Things have gone from bad to worse for Splitgate 2. The portal-based sci-fi multiplayer shooter has been bleeding players and continues to face negative Steam reviews, as fans clamor for basic features like leaderboards and balk at the free-to-play live service's microtransaction prices. As a result, 1047 Games CEO… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 2:13 PM  Borderlands 4, the next big entry in Gearbox's popular sci-fi looter shooter franchise, is coming to Switch 2 on October 3. That's just a few weeks after it arrives on other platforms. Borderlands 4 launches on PS5, Xbox, and PC on September 12, so Switch 2 owners won't have too long of an additional wait for the… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:25 PM  If there is one thing I know about Capcom, it's that the publisher just loves remaking Resident Evil 2. And now, it's doing it again. Resident Evil 2: Dead Shot is a new arcade reimagining of the 2019 Resident Evil 2 remake. |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:15 PM  Nintendo had fun with the Donkey Kong Land trilogy for the original Game Boy and made the cartridges yellow. It had fun again with Donkey Kong 64 and made that one yellow, too. A fan thought he'd also have some fun and make Donkey Kong Bananza yellow as well, and now it's trapped inside his Switch 2. |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 12:59 PM  If you've ever played a Pokémon game, you've probably heard the phrase "It's Super Effective!" at least once in your life. It's used to communicate to the player that an attack has struck an opponent's elemental weakness. So if my Raichu brings down the Thunder on a water-type Pokemon, the text box will say the attack… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 12:47 PM  Most of the time, whether you're fighting mutants or bandits, you're rocking a fully-automatic assault rifle designed to clear a room. But what if you'd rather sit atop a hill and avoid close-quarters combat altogether? Stalker 2 offers a handful of scoped rifles capable of long-range encounters, but before the 1.5… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 12:20 PM  Shadow Labyrinth reimagines the Pac-Man franchise in the darkest and weirdest way you could possibly expect, but it manages to be a hell of a good time nonetheless. Whether you're someone who loves anything starring the little yellow pellet-muncher, or just want a challenging Metroidvania to sink your teeth into, this… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 12:10 PM  It's odd how rare it is to hear an Australian accent in a video game. In point-and-click adventure The Drifter, however, you'll hear a lot of them, along with some superb Aussie vernacular. The Drifter is a lengthy tale of an itinerant man who, on discovering he cannot die, becomes entangled in a conspiracy of… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 12:00 PM  Charlie Cox, the man behind the Daredevil mask and the voice of Gustave in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, has admitted he doesn't know much about the RPG. He spent about four hours recording his lines, and that was that. He even said he feels like a "total fraud" being asked about Sandfall Interactive's surprise hit,… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:55 AM  Spend any time on the internet where fans of CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 gather and you'll see endless photos of various versions of protagonist V hanging out with any number of NPCs from the game. Some shots depict scenes that are very much inspired by the direct gameplay: car chases, shootouts, explosions, and… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:40 AM  Nintendo has updated its popular music app and added over 200 new songs from over 25 classic NES games. Some of these are genuine bangers that you'll likely remember from back in the day if you've played any of these classics. And then, there's the horrible "soundtrack" for NES Golf. |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:34 AM  The next main entry in EA's long-running Battlefield franchise has finally been given a name. Say hello to Battlefield 6 and get ready for a big new trailer on Thursday, revealing more about the upcoming military FPS. And is that New York City I see in the teaser image? |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:16 AM  This year, The Pokémon Company took the unusual step of announcing today'sPokémon Presents nearly two months in advance, way back on May 28. Usually revealed to be happening with just a few days notice, this peculiar two-month run-up suggested that big things could be in store. Oh my goodness, was that ever not the… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 10:47 AM  As is often the case with Pokémon Presents, The Pokémon Company made some announcements during its showcase this morning that initially sounded like cool and fun new things but gradually got worse as the reality became clear. Pokémon Friends, a new puzzle game in which you solve old-fashioned brainteasers to create… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 10:15 AM  Tuesday's big Pokémon Presents showcase was a dud, but one good thing that did come out alongside it is a new Switch 2 bundle that swaps out Mario Kart World for Pokémon Legends: Z-A. It's $500 and ships when the game comes out on October 16. |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:50 AM  It's time for another Pokémon Presents, the twice-a-year presentation The Pokémon Company puts on to tell the world about some of the projects it has in the works. This is usually where we get a bunch of updates on live-service games like Pokémon Unite, TCG Pocket, and Go, as well as a more substantial look at… |
Kotaku Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:05 AM  Saber Interactive spent the last week teasing a big announcement, and now it's finally been revealed: Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival. The first proper, single-player adaptation of the famous horror franchise showcases the return of Pinhead actor Doug Bradley and includes a red-band version of the trailer you won't… |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 2:45 PM I've found a lot of enjoyment in Splitgate 2 since its full launch back in early June. The portal-infused FPS has been a great game to jump into every now and again for some quick, frantic matches. However, it's safe to say it's had its problems too. While I expected developer 1047 Games to reveal some kind of roadmap of improvements or major 'health of the game' update, I never thought that it'd return to a beta state - but that's exactly what's about to happen. Admitting that Splitgate 2 "launched too early," the free-to-play shooter will be "going back to beta" until at least early 2026. 1047 is also making cuts to its workforce, and shuttering servers on the first Splitgate, while it takes on this rework of the sequel. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best free PC games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:37 PM FC 26's reveal trailer really was something - doing away with the usual affair of fancy cinematics and wild celebrations, it bombarded fans with gameplay changes that have been inspired by community feedback. A very, very encouraging start. Admittedly, the annual hype cycle for a new EA FC game can get a bit buzzword-y, and that trailer was no different, but now some of its gameplay tweaks, improvements, and innovations have been fully unveiled. Alongside new details about the split between realistic and competitive gameplay, new Play Styles, and better goalkeepers, EA has revealed a big change coming to shooting. Timed finishing is no more, and in its place is the returning 'low driven shot.' MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA Sports FC 26 system requirements, Best sports games, Best soccer games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 PM As gaming handhelds continue to grow in popularity, we're seeing more storefronts target the latest portable consoles with game sales. Humble is the latest store to take aim at handheld owners, where brilliant deals on Steam Deck games can be found in the "Great on Handheld" section of the store. As the best gaming handheld on our buying guide, the Steam Deck offers great value if you're after a portable machine to play some great games on the go, such as the ones in this Humble sale. If you fancy taking a gamble and spending less than $4 to grab three random Steam Deck games, check out this mystery game bundle from Fanatical. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 12:29 PM As one of the most iconic sports games of all time that just so happens to be alive and kicking on the competitive scene, it remains surprising that the Rocket League system requirements are still incredibly low. Season 19 of Rocket League is underway, with the game celebrating its 10th anniversary with revamped content, the introduction of Rocket Rivalry, and the release of new challenges. Rocket League has to be one of the most well-known and best sports games on the market, and it doesn't even cost a single cent! Best of all, the game will run on just about any modern or budget setup, including the best mini-gaming PC from our buying guides. Of course, you'll still benefit massively from having a stronger setup, as anything that can improve your frame rate can mean the difference between scoring a goal, or watching another driver steal the ball from you. Continue reading Rocket League system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Rocket League system requirements, Rocket League tips, Making of Rocket League |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 12:21 PM There may still be a wait for Resident Evil Requiem's release, but it looks like there may be a new version of Resident Evil 2 here to fill that horror game gap in your life. Resident Evil 2: Dead Shot has arrived, and interestingly, it offers a fresh take on the beloved horror game by dipping into Capcom's arcade roots. Sounds cool, right? There's just one problem - there's only one test cabinet and it's in Essex, UK. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best zombie games, Best horror games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 12:12 PM Who needs RGB? This gaming PC build doesn't, looking more like a steam engine than a typical gaming rig. I love the simplicity of its design, with most of the PC interior dominated by some impressively positioned chrome-plated hard tubing. Fittings aside, this build is anything but simple, with some top-spec components integrated into a small mini-ITX case. I love a tiny PC build, but that doesn't mean it has to feel small. The tubing in this build makes it seem bigger on the inside, dwarfing the other components inside this Jonsbo PC case and looking more like a steam engine than a gaming PC. It might not have the specs to rival the models in our best gaming PC guide, but it's still great for gaming, thanks to its eight-core AMD Ryzen CPU and a decent, mid-tier Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 12:01 PM Cyberpunk 2077 now looks significantly better on the latest AMD Radeon GPUs, thanks to its support for the latest AMD FSR 4 upscaling tech. Unlike AMD's previous versions of FSR, this one properly uses the AI cores found in AMD's latest GPUs, and I've found that it suddenly turns the game from a blurry, noisy mess into a sharp and stable graphical showcase. Slowly but surely, AMD is catching up with Nvidia here, and I love to see it. As I found in my AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT review, AMD FSR 4 is a significant upgrade over FSR 3.1, with a much sharper image that's not far off the results from Nvidia DLSS 4 using its new Transformer model. AMD hasn't completely caught up here yet – FSR frame gen still doesn't use the AI cores, for example, while Nvidia is using its Tensor cores to generate up to three extra frames for each one rendered by the GPU. However, as we'll see in these Cyberpunk 2077 benchmarks and comparison shots, this game now looks way better on the latest AMD GPUs than it did before. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:50 AM July 22, 2025: We've added the latest Monopoly Go dice links 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 22, 2025 11:46 AM In the pursuit of more gaming power, a YouTuber has modded their Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 laptop GPU, putting Nvidia's mobile flagship through its paces and scoring a huge performance boost in the process. While it isn't a mod we'd recommend trying yourself, it does show that Nvidia's mobile GPUs aren't always being pushed to their maximum potential. RTX 5090 laptops have been trickling out over the last few months, and they're certainly powerful, as our Razer Blade 16 review shows. That Razer model is now the top choice in our best gaming laptop guide, but comparing it to an RTX 5090-powered PC might be unfair. The RTX 5090 mobile GPU just isn't as powerful as its desktop counterpart, with just over half the CUDA cores compared to the RTX 5090 desktop GPU, along with serious voltage and clock speed limitations. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:45 AM Riot Games has made a name for itself creating incredible, competitive, esports-ready games, most of which are entrenched in its League of Legends universe. 2XKO is its attempt at a tag-team fighting game, and while it's been in the works for some time, there's finally a glimmer of hope for those keen to play it. Riot has confirmed that a 2XKO closed beta will arrive this September alongside the next LoL champion that's being added to the roster: Vi. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best fighting games, LoL tier list , 2XKO characters |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:06 AM There's a big old galaxy out there waiting to be explored, so it's no wonder that spaceship exploration is often at the heart of so many beloved space games. I'm always at my happiest in the pilot seat than I am shooting things on the ground. But Dreamhaven's latest release, Wildgate, has fun fast-paced combat that may prove chaotic enough to entice me to take up arms. Think No Man's Sky or Starfield but with the co-op FPS action of Deep Rock Galactic, and it's out today on Steam. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best space games, Best FPS games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:14 AM What is the Battlefield 6 release date? When Battlefield is firing on all cylinders, it's a thing to behold: tactical, dynamic, and immersive, there isn't much else like it out there. Some games have tried to emulate the feel of Battlefield, admittedly with mixed results, so a brand new, numbered entry in one of the best FPS series is something to get excited about. The last Battlefield game that graced our screens was 2042, and it left a bitter taste for some, having eschewed some of the core principles that made the multiplayer game great. Battlefield 6 looks to learn from those mistakes, hopefully capturing some of that early magic, gathering old players and, with any luck, a new audience in the process. Continue reading Battlefield 6 release date estimate, trailers, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best war games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:01 AM Capturing the essence of Hell and its mythology has long been a favorite among developers, and it's spawned some great games over the years. I'm a huge fan of Hades, returning to Supergiant's endless loop time and again, and while I couldn't be more excited for the full release of its sequel, it looks like there's a new hellish roguelike ready to fill that gap in my life. Hell Clock is an ARPG roguelike based on Brazilian history with a dark fantasy twist. It's just hit Steam, and you can try its demo for free. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs, Games like Diablo, Best roguelike games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:00 AM It's safe to say that horror fans are going to be showered in gruesome, atmospheric, and heart-pounding new games in the coming months. Cronos The New Dawn from Bloober. New Silent Hill and Resident Evil games. The upcoming slate already looks remarkably good. Well, here's one more to throw in the mix, and if you've ever thought that Hellraiser was a franchise worthy of a great horror game, I've got the best possible news for you. Saber Interactive, the creator of Space Marine 2, has revealed Hellraiser Revival. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best single-player games, Best horror games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 10:59 AM Rockstar Games' penchant for graphic violence sometimes belies the scope of what it attempts to achieve through its narratives. Many of us have basked in the wanton destruction we're capable of after hopping into a Rhino tank in Grand Theft Auto, but if there's one game in the studio's repertoire that truly pushes the boundaries of acceptable brutality, even if it's merited, it's Manhunt. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, Best horror games, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 10:48 AM What are the best football games on PC in 2025? It can seem tough to scratch that soccer itch, especially when there are only a few mainstream games that usually spring to mind. Sure, Football Manager is the undisputed king of the soccer management genre, and if you're interested in a more player-controlled affair, it's difficult to argue with EA's excellent game-day presentation. Whether it's an under-the-radar studio, an indie title, or a mash-up of different sports, there's a football game for every fan. We've compiled the best PC games for soccer fans to highlight these underappreciated classics. Continue reading Best football and soccer games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA FC 25 review, All EA FC 25 heroes, EA FC 25 custom tactics codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 10:41 AM What's on sale in the League of Legends Mythic shop? New skins for LoL are released all the time, with a new event arriving on the Rift every few weeks, but what happens if you missed the boat with that awesome K/DA Evelynn skin, or if you've seen a Hextech skin in a game of Summoner's Rift and want to bag it for yourself? The Mythic shop is a special storefront in the free PC game that stocks rare skins, wards, chromas, and Nexes finishers. These cosmetic items aren't available for real-world money, as they can only be purchased with Mythic Essence, so no more worrying about how much you've spent in League of Legends. The stock held in this store is rotated regularly, with some skins becoming unavailable for months, so it's best to keep up to date on what's on sale in the League of Legends Mythic store. Continue reading League of Legends Mythic shop July 2025 - what's on sale now? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 10:55 AM What is the best graphics card? Finding a new gaming GPU can mean wading through a swamp of often baffling numbers in specs lists, as well as weighing up the pros and cons of the different feature sets from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel. Fear not, though, as we've done all the testing and comparisons for you so that our best graphics card guide will steer you towards the right card for your needs without the jargon. The best graphics card overall is the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090. Yes, it costs at least $2,000 but it is by far the fastest GPU and has access to Nvidia's latest DLSS 4 multi-frame gen tech, which you can learn more about in the how to choose a graphics card section of this guide. If, like most of us, cost is a consideration for you, the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT is the card to go for, as it offers fantastic performance for its $599 MSRP. Meanwhile, for a budget card, the AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB is the one to go for, if you can find it at MSRP. Read on to find plenty of other options to suit other budgets, and be sure to check the Also tested section for reviews of cards that didn't quite make the top of our list. Also, for more buying advice and answers to all your graphics card questions, check out the How to choose and FAQ sections of this guide. Continue reading Best graphics card 2025 - top gaming GPUs MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 10:05 AM Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale in the store? LoL is a free-to-play game in the truest sense - you can enjoy everything the MOBA offers for absolutely nothing. Now, if you were to ask a seasoned League player if that were true, they'd probably have to stifle a few tears as they check how much their bank account has suffered buying skins since they started battling on the Rift. Riot rotates a series of skins in the store, with the savviest of us holding out until the cosmetic they want ends up in the discount section store or even the League of Legends Mythic shop. The shiny new cosmetics are only available briefly, so act fast if you want to snag the new hotness. Here is every League of Legends skin on sale right now if you want to know what's in the store without booting up the client. Continue reading Which League of Legends skins are currently on sale? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:39 AM What are the best Minecraft shaders? With shaders, you can instantly level up the look of your Minecraft world - even without an RTX graphics card. But with so many downloadable mods for the sandbox game, if you're unsure, let's start with what Minecraft shaders are. One of the best PC games of all time and the ongoing king of sandbox games, Minecraft has incredible replayability, keeping fans and newbies coming to the game time after time. While the vanilla game still gets regular updates, Minecraft mods, texture packs, resource packs, and shaders can completely reinvent the game, affecting its overall look. For example, mods can completely alter gameplay, and Minecraft texture packs and resource packs change the appearance of existing blocks and add new blocks, respectively. Meanwhile, shader packs give you the same game with fancier graphics and effects. Continue reading The 27 best Minecraft shaders for 1.21.7 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:18 AM What are the best Apple Arcade games? Apple Arcade is genuinely one of the best videogame subscription services around. Not only does it have a huge library of games that encompasses countless genres and big IPs, but the selection of games is expanded significantly every month. Not only is the library of Apple Arcade games filled with classics and modern hits, but there are a number of exclusive releases in the mix, too. Those who use a Mac can essentially enjoy these like the best free PC games, as like most current Apple devices, they are compatible with Apple Arcade. For most people, though, it'll be a case of playing on your iPhone or iPad. However you play, and whether you prefer the best farming games or the best platform games, we've got a list of recommendations here that offers a little bit of everything that the service includes. Continue reading Best Apple Arcade games to play in 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Slay the Spire review, Best card games , Slay the Spire mods |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:21 AM When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz? This special, limited-time event allows players to trade two, usually locked golden stickers during a 24-hour period. This is an ideal solution for grabbing elusive missing stickers and completing albums before they come to an end. There's no official schedule for Monopoly Go's Golden Blitz event, so we can only estimate the date of the first Summer Escape Golden Blitz based on previous events and official sticker polls. However, we check daily for official word on the next trade. While you wait, be sure to participate in other Monopoly Go events for a chance to earn rare sticker packs, and keep on top of freebies with our free Monopoly Go dice rolls guide, which is updated regularly with the newest links. Continue reading When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:19 AM There's something so tranquil about a good farming sim. Whether it's tending to crops, fishing up a storm, or romancing the locals, these games always fuel my urge to up sticks, move out into the country, and build an army of sheep-herding border collies. At its surface, Grimshire looks to follow the genre playbook to a T, but as its name implies, it all gets a little bit Watership Down when you scritch behind its ears. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, New PC games, Best PC games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:12 AM Months after we first heard about it, the Lenovo Legion Go 2 has reportedly been leaked on Chinese social media. A so-called prototype, the model gives us a glimpse of this AMD-powered handheld in the real world, packed with specs to help it rival both the Steam Deck and the new Asus Xbox Ally X handheld when it launches. Although the Lenovo Legion Go 2 was officially unveiled back in January 2025, we've not seen or heard much of it since. Lenovo didn't announce a release date or a price at the time, and the news trail has been cold since. This prototype popping up is set to change that, however. Packed with an 8.8-inch OLED display, this device could find its way into our best handheld guide, depending on how well it performs once it launches. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, July 22, 2025 8:29 AM Othercide is one of those games that's been on my backlog for too long. The turn-based tactics game is wonderfully stylish and seems to serve up the exact type of head-scratching combat I crave. Now, developer Lightbulb Crew is searching for playtesters to try its next project. Ex Sanguis was announced at Tacticon with a hyper-violent teaser trailer, and it looks like an evolution of Othercide in all the best ways. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best turn-based strategy games, Best roguelikes, Best indie games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:40 PM  SSR Wives: The Murder Of My Winter Crush is Silent Hill 3 for people who like the chibi proportions of Final Fantasy 9 and also, people who hoot in adoration when they see a low-poly model of an iMac. I am both of these people. Created by Hen Studios with a demo on Steam, it's a sour and sugary blend of survival horror and romantic visual novel. You play one of several anime characters with names such as Tradgirl and Chudboy, all trapped in The Town That Time Forgot. Those mouth-wateringly chubby iMacs? They are save points, the local equivalent for Resident Evil's typewriters. Excellent work, game. You have reminded me of my advancing age in a way I actually enjoy. |
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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 22, 2025 12:36 PM  Supermassive Games, best known for developing the likes of Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology, have announced they've begun the consultation process for a round of redundancies that'll affect "up to 36" staff. As part of this, sci-fi horror game Directive 8020 has had its release delayed to early next year. Meanwhile, Supermassive have confirmed that the development of puzzler Little Nightmares 3 hasn't been affected by these job cuts, with that game still being on track to come out October 10th. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 22, 2025 12:09 PM  If I'm interpreting the press materials for Gossamer Matrix correctly, this is an FPS in which you might accidentally stuff a chocolate bar into your AK47 while trying to reload. The result will not be a fusillade of chocodrops. Instead, you will be gunned down like the miserable office slob you absolutely are. So keep your workspace tidy, chief. I'm looking at my desk as I type these words. It contains: a piece of paper with "gel" written on it, purpose unknown; a stolen Cafe Nero mug, never cleaned; Vikram Chandra's memoir Geek Sublime; and a bag of raisins. I do not own a gun, because this is the UK and one of the UK's few advantages is that the vast majority of people don't own guns, but if I did own a six-shooter and were lured into a gunfight right now, I guarantee I'd be stuffing raisins into the chamber while choking to death on my own bullets. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:25 AM  You need to buck your ideas up and start doing better. No, it's not what your parents say whenever you tell them what you're up to for a living, it's what Helldivers 2 developers Arrowhead are basically telling players with the shooter's latest major order. Get out there with those stabby flags and murder-death millions of the enemies Super Earth's citizens are most afraid of, in order to restore their faith in your ability to protect them by murder-deathing things. It's not all tough love, though. There's also another free cape for folks who helped solve a puzzle in May. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:00 AM  EA have decided to let players choose between locking weapons to classes in the forthcoming Battlefield 6, or being able to equip any weapon to any class. It might sound like a throwaway technicality, next to the existential terror of reports that EA want the new shooter to find a following of 100 million players. In practice, the decision to give players the option of locking weapons to classes is Serious Business. it's the latest manifestation of a debate that goes back to Battlefield's formative squabbles with rival FPS Call Of Duty in the noughties. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 22, 2025 10:26 AM  Picture the scene. You and someone you like are gettin' it on. Maybe with Barry White crooning away in the background, scented candles, sweaty palms. Then, one of you touches a box and boom, a bloke who's clearly come out on the wrong end of a trip to an arts & crafts shop walks in with some hooks and says stuff about pain and pleasure. Such is (pretty much) the way of classic 80s horror film Hellraiser, and therefore such is the plot of the trailer for the very first full game based on it. Said game's a slice of singleplayer survival horror dubbed Clive Barker's Hellraiser: Revival, from Evil: Within devs Boss Team Games and Space Marine 2 publishers Saber Interactive. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, July 22, 2025 8:48 AM  The Stop Destroying Videogames citizens' initiative, the EU petition that's part of the Stop Killing Games campaign, has had an anonymous transparency complaint filed against it. That's according to Ross Scott, the YouTuber who's become the figurehead of Stop Killing Games, which in case you're out of the loop aims to stop publishers rendering online games unplayable when official support ends. Instead, the movement wants companies to be required to put concrete end-of-life plans in place if they elect to do things like turn servers off. |
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 22, 2025 4:00 PM
HoYoVerse revealed new art for a number of upcoming Genshin Impact characters, and among them are Klee's mom Alice of the Hexenzirkel, Mondstadt Knights of Favonius Grand Master Varka, and the Fatui Harbinger Marionette: Sandrone. In total, 11 units we'll see in Snezhnaya and 6.0 showed up on social media.
Some of these Genshin Impact characters ended up referenced throughout the story, just like Alice and Varka, and even had voice actors, but only got official art now. For example, Alice isn't the only Hexenzirkel member who will play a larger part soon. Nicole "N" Reeyn will appear too. Sandrone ended up teased in an earlier interlude trailer. Many of the images appeared alongside more teasers about details regarding the game's moon and sky.
Here's the full gallery of all 11 new Genshin Impact characters, including Alice, Varka, Sandrone of the Fatui. It also marked the first still images of Aino and Lauma, who both appeared in teaser trailers during the 5.8 Special Program.
Since Lauma and Aino were the two most recently teased and shown in trailers, they are the two we will likely get to pull for and play as first.
Genshin Impact is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices, and the 5.8 update arrives on July 30, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 22, 2025 3:00 PM
The next Persona 5 character to join the free-to-play, mobile gacha spin-off Persona 5: The Phantom X is Yusuke "Fox" Kitagawa with Goemon. The official social media account shared the teaser trailer for him and confirmed his launch date will come up during the 5am PT/8am ET 1.2 broadcast on July 23, 2025. We'll see him in the update after the July 23, 2025 maintenance.
Fox will be a five-star character. He'll be a Sweeper in this installment. That means that his various attacks will all be designed to hit multiple characters at once. He also focuses on ice elemental damage, just like in the original game. Tomokazu Sugita will return as his voice actor.
There are the two pieces of official art of him to see ahead of launch:
Here's the teaser trailer for Fox in Persona 5: The Phantom X.
Previously, Joker appeared in-game at launch. Skull and Panther also showed up in the game and during its story. Joker and Panther also fall into the Sweeper category, just like Fox.
One of the last characters to join the game was Minami "Marian" Miyashita. She's known as one of the better healers and supporters.
Persona 5: The Phantom X is on the PC and mobile devices, and we'll see Yusuke "Fox" Kitagawa and Goemon show up as as a new character in 1.2.
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 22, 2025 2:00 PM
Bandai Namco announced it delayed Fate/Extra Record to Spring 2026 from its original 2025 release window. Additionally, developer Type-Moon Studio BB Lead Kazuya Nino shared a message about the delay and eventual release.
In the post shared on social media, Nino apologized for the new delay for Fate/Extra Record and attributed it to the time the team needed to spend on the game's voice acting. You can read a rough translation of the original post here:
And here is the original post:
Furthermore, publisher Bandai Namco shared a message about the delay where the company also confirmed that the Super Special and Special Editions of the game are now available for pre-order from the Asobi Store Japanese online site. Pre-orders for normal editions of the game will open at a later date in Japan.
Fate/Extra Record was originally announced in 2020, and received sparse updates up until the FGO Fes 2024 held on August of the same year, when a new trailer of the game was unveiled. The trailer showed a look at the progress Type-Moon Studio BB made during the years, with new elements such as room customization being introduced.
Fate/Extra Record is currently in development for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and PC via Steam. The game has been delayed to Spring 2026, and there is currently no confirmation of an overseas release.
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:00 PM
As a result of the latest announcement from Ironmouse regarding her decisions to part ways with VShojo and the Vtuber bringing up the company's failure to send over $500,000 from her subathon to Immune Deficiency Foundation, a number of other members of the company also announced their departures or intentions to go indie. This comes after other performers previously parted ways with or saw their ties cut earlier in 2025. To make things easier to parse as details come in, here's a full list of everyone's status and current statements on the situation. Based on current announcements, it seems like every Vtuber currently associated with VShojo is either leaving to go indie or preparing statements regarding their future if they haven't already left the company.
Here's a list of the status of every current or recently departed VShojo Vtuber so far. I also included performers like Matara Kan, Geega, and Zentreya, who left earlier, and some executives who previously left.
While she wasn't in VShojo yet, indie Vtuber PiaPi also announced she had passed the company's auditions to join the group. She stated on social media that she made it through, but will not join or support the company. She also asked people to support those Vtubers who had been with the company. Beri also took to social media to state she had passed the audition process, but asked for her contract to be voided. Tori Oriane shared a video that explained she passed the audition and would have joined, was seven months into a contract and told not to stream, and shared her issues with the company. Oriane also said any revenue she earned from that video would go to the Immune Deficiency Foundation.
As of 12:40pm ET on July 22, 2025, Ironmouse's latest Tiltify campaign to support the Immune Deficiency Foundation charity raised over $411,000. The current top supporter is Gamer Supps, which donated $15,000. Other notable donations include $12,000 from Vtube Studio, $10,000 from Dokibird, $10,000 from VGen, and $5,500 from Zentreya. Zentreya also committed to helping five indie Vtubers get started.
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 22, 2025 12:00 PM
We've known about Doronko Wanko for a while. New Bandai Namco Studios members created it as part of the GEMini 2023 program, and Phoenixx later released the project on PC for free via Steam in March 2024. As a result of enthusiasm for Doronko Wanko, extra dog DLC and a Switch port are about to appear. While these don't change the experience much, it does provide welcome customization and a chance to be more (or less) cute, depending on your affinity for certain dog breeds.
As a refresher, Doronko Wanko is about being a teeny dog capable of creating the biggest messes. Your family moved to a new, huge home with lots of places to explore. The issue is, there's one room that is off limits. It's the Good Smell Room. You can get access to this magical place, but only if you roll around in things like mud and paint and splatter it everywhere to discover Hidden Pome dog symbols.
Naturally, along the way you also can find cute dog hats.
Now, this update doesn't change the base game at all. It remains as is! It's still very good stuff. Doronko Wanko cultivates the same sort of whimsical atmosphere as games like Katamari Damacy. You're a teeny dog. You're cute. Mess things up. Get rewarded with a shark hat for your effort. (I mean, there are other hats too.) You could beat it in probably about a half hour, if you rush, or you could take your time to really explore the house, collect accessories, and ruin everything.
However, the new cosmetics are very cute. The dog stays the same size, even though a Shiba Inu would be much bigger than a Pomeranian, French Bulldog, Toy Poodle, Jack Russell Terrier, or Welsh Corgi in real life. The design direction is similar. Basically, same cute concept, extra dogs that may resemble ones that are your favorite types.
I do think some of the dog models in the DLC look a bit better than others, due to the general design direction and color schemes in Doronko Wanko. The Welsh Corgi, French Bulldog, and Jack Russell Terrier are my three favorites here due to the color of their coats and the execution of their models, even though I'm a big fan of Shiba Inus in real life. I also thought that, while the concept of the Toy Poodle is cute, the design choices for the model and color scheme kept its general fluffiness from being interpreted in the same manner as the Pomeranian base breed.
In short, you don't need the Doronko Wanko extra dog DLC that brings in a French Bulldog, Jack Russell Terrier, Toy Poodle, Shiba Inu, or Welsh Corgi, but it is a fun bonus. The base game remains the same and is a delightful romp. I feel like getting the add-ons (or buying the Switch version) feels more like chipping in a tip for a game you might have already enjoyed for free than some major addition. The new character models are definitely cute. If you enjoyed the free version of the game and wanted to show support for that type of game, I think it's worth the cost of entry.
Doronko Wanko is available on the PC, and the DLC and Switch version arrive on July 24, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:00 AM
Following the news Ironmouse would leave VShojo after the company failed to come through on her payments and a charity donation, Zentreya shared an update on her initiative to help someone become an indie Vtuber. She announced that instead of just helping one person, like she said back in July 2024, she stated on social media that she will instead assist five people.
Zentreya noted that her decision stemmed from wanting "to continue to push for good" following what happened at VShojo. She said that she will share a Google Form in the new future. The Vtuber also put out a call to help support the Immune Deficiency Foundation, the charity that Ironmouse supported and that didn't get the over $500,000 in funds from VShojo from her subathon. Zentreya herself already donated $5,500 to it on Tiltify as of July 22, 2025.
Here's her full statement:
When Zentreya first committed to assisting an indie Vtuber with their debut in 2024, she said she would cover the model art, design, and rigging.
When further discussing VShojo and the situation with Ironmouse and her lawsuit, Zentreya said that she "can't legally answer" some questions people had for her. She did explain on social media that she is also upset and angry about the situation, as well as showed support for Ironmouse and fellow members of the company affected by the situation.
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 22, 2025 10:30 AM
Kson released a statement regarding VShojo and her plans following Ironmouse's departure and revelations regarding the lawsuit and missing charity funds, and the Vtuber confirmed she will also depart the company. She stated that she will leave the company, then said she would have left regardless of this Ironmouse's reveal. Kson noted she planned to leave on July 31, 2025, prior to learning about the misappropriation of funds.
When Kson started her statement stream, she confirmed she would only talk about her and her plans. She started by saying she would leave VShojo, and this latest Ironmouse announcement only played a part in it. When Kson said she planned to part ways with the company on July 31, 2025, she said part of the reason involved VShojo owing her money as well.
Kson didn't mention how much money she is owed. She did say that, until about September 2024, things were good. She mentioned sometimes VShojo would be slow with payments, but she would get her money. However, she did state, "…VShojo hasn't paid a significant amount of money to me too. They haven't paid me since last year. I guess it was September."
Here is Kson's full statement from YouTube.
Kson also called for answers from VShojo following the reveals on July 21, 2025, and the Vtuber later said on social media that she got an answer "but not from the one person I want."
We will likely hear about more VShojo Vtuber departures over the next few hours and days. Kuro said he "submitted a leave contract and had that meeting" on July 11, 2025. Michi Mochievee will bring up her plans on July 22, 2025. Henya the Genius will announce her future plans on July 23, 2025.
Kson has been active since 2016, and she joined VShojo in July 2022. She is now an indie Vtuber again. She's also played a major part in recent Yakuza and Like a Dragon games.
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:38 AM
The July 2025 Pokemon Presents closed out with Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and it went over characters from the new installment and the two early-purchase bonus rewards. A number of allies and enemies came up in the latest trailer. We also learned everyone gets a Ralts holding Gardevoirite Stone, to eventually get Mega Gardevoir, and the digital version extra is a serial code for 100 Poke Balls. There will also be a Switch 2 bundle sold for $499.99, which will include a digital copy of the game and the system, available starting on October 16, 2025.
In Pokemon Legends: Z-A, our avatar is a newcomer to Lumiose City. The goal is for the city where humans and Pokemon can live in peace. Depending on the character you create to represent yourself, Taunie or Urbain will meet you as your first friend in the city and make you part of Team MZ. Your goal is to find out why some Pokemon are Mega Evolving on their own and causing trouble, while also generally keeping the peace and ensuring everyone can live happily. Alongside Taunie or Urbain, you'll also be aided by Lida and Naveen. You'll also go through Z-A Royale fights to climb ranks and face the city's trainers, who are both peaceful or part of the villainous Rust Syndicate.
Here's the full Pokemon Presents July 2025 showcase. The trailer for this game also shows off the different trainer customization options and Furfrou designs.
Nintendo and Game Freak gradually shared quite a bit of Pokemon Legends: Z-A details leading up to launch. For example, in February 2025 we got to see gameplay footage. The May 2025 announcement involved a release date.
The Pokemon Legends: Z-A release date is October 16, 2025, and we'll find it on both the Switch and Switch 2.
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:23 AM
During the July 2025 Pokemon Presents, a new Switch and mobile puzzle game called Pokemon Friends debuted. It is available now. The eShop page is live, and it costs $9.99. There are also additional Puzzle On DLC packs sold for $14.99 each or in a $25.99 bundle.
The idea in Pokemon Friends is to play daily to go through random puzzles. When you do, you will get yarn that can make virtual plush toys that look like amigurumi stuffed animals. These can be displayed in your virtual room. It is also possible to decorate said room by completing in-game quests for people in town. The base game on Switch has 30 types puzzles and 70 kinds of plush. The two add-ons each seem to add an additional 10 types of puzzles, 40 types of Pokemon plush, and 15 pieces of furniture.
Here's the full Pokemon Presents that showed the game off:
At the moment, one of the only other Pokemon puzzle games on the Switch is Pokemon Puzzle League. You need to subscribe to Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack tier to access that N64 game.
Pokemon Friends will come to the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices on July 22, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:12 AM
During the July 2025 Pokemon Presents, a new trailer and release date for Pokemon Concierge season 2 appeared. It will air on Netflix on September 4, 2025. Aardman also shared an update on its stop-motion animation project based on the series, which is Pokemon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu. That will launch in 2027.
Pokemon Concierge season 2 again follows the stop-motion adventures of Haru and Psyduck as they work at a Pokemon resort. This time, it seems her ex-boyfriend also has come to the spot. It is unknown if he is a guest or a new employee there. We also got to see some of the Pokemon she'll interact with this season. One happened to be a exuberant Sealeo.
As for Pokemon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu, only a brief teaser appeared after the Aardman teaser. In it, we saw a Wooloo in a field with a stone fence behind it. Behind that, we could see the Sirfetch'd and Pichu sort of roaming about. This will be an animated series featuring adventures told from the Pokemon's perspective.
Here's the full Pokemon Presents for July 22, 2025:
Pokemon Concierge season 1 is available on Netflix now, and the season 2 release date is September 4, 2025. Pokemon Tales: The debuts in 2027.
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Siliconera Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:00 AM
Spotify has announced new Demon Slayer playlists. This is part of its collaboration for the first Infinity Castle movie, which came out earlier this month. [Thanks, Game Watch!]
The Spotify and Demon Slayer collaboration started on July 18, 2025 to celebrate the release of the movie and the start of the film trilogy. The first playlist is a multi-content one. Aside from the two theme songs of the movie—sung by Aimer and LiSA, respectively—you can also listen to a comment from Natsuki Hanae, the Japanese voice actor for Tanjiro.
Spotify will also, for a limited time, feature the "Infinity Playlist," which has interactive elements. After you finish with the experience, a digital character card of either Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, or Tanjiro will appear.
Finally, from July 21 to 27, 2025, you can find advertisements depicting demon characters. These are limited to the Shibuya area, and you'll only find them at night. After seeing one, you can take a picture of it and share it on X (formerly Twitter) with the hashtag ＃渋谷ニ鬼ノ気配アリ (translates to, "Sensed a demon in Shibuya"). This will place you in a lottery to win an original Spotify keychain that looks like a wisteria protective charm.
The Infinity Castle trilogy, which adapts the final arc and fights of the popular anime and manga franchise, appeared in Japanese theaters on July 18, 2025. This film, Part 1: Akaza Returns, will also appear in select Asian territories in August 2025. It'll appear in other countries like the United States in September 2025.
Demon Slayer is available to watch on streaming services like Crunchyroll, and Viz Media licensed the manga for an English audience.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 3:18 PM
The objectives for the ninth week of the Scout missions are now available in The Division 2 Crossroads season, and we are slowly getting close to unlocking the Tinkerer mask.
The Scout missions have undergone some unique changes in the new season, but the main objective remains the same. Last week, we got to target the first HVT and get closer to the final mission. To do so, it's best to complete the week 9 quests as early as possible (and unlock every reward in the process).
Division 2 Scout 9 solutions
Just like last week, we have an intel that provides a brief description of what we have to do.
This is followed by three different objectives.
That's all you have to do to complete week 9 of the scout missions, which gets us closer to accessing the climax mission before Crossroads ends. While we work our way towards the Tinkerer mask, make sure to add the Catalyst Exotic to your collection. If you're still looking to complete Week 8, here's our detailed guide. The missions, compared to this week, were harder as they involved dispatching an HVT.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 3:06 PM
The star of the newest Pokémon: Legends Z-A trailer was, without a doubt, Mega Dragonite. However, Kanto's pseudo-Legendary isn't the only one back with a major glow-up.
One of the many characters set to aid us on our latest romp through the France-inspired Kalos region is Mable, Director of the Pokémon Research Lab. The trailer presents Mable as a newcomer, but she's no stranger to long-time Pokémon fans: she used to be a high-ranking member of Team Flare, the big bads of Pokémon X and Y.
Pokemon: Legend Z-A's Mable used to be a Team Flare scientist
Honestly, it's hard to fault Pokémon fans who didn't recognize Mable right away. Team Flare may have been the villains of Pokémon's first outing on the Nintendo 3DS, but they didn't leave the best impression. Led by the fiery-haired Lysandre, Team Flare saw themselves as the last bastion of beauty in a world drowning in filth. The organization's not-at-all insane solution to this dilemma was simple: resurrect an ancient superweapon, wipe out civilization, and build a beautiful utopia on the ashes of the old world.
Luckily for Mable, Kalos' judicial system has no reservations about giving people who tried to destroy the world a second chance. As of Legends Z-A, Mable is officially jiving, sitting pretty as the head of a prominent research institution in a decked-out gamer seat proudly baring a blue variant of Team Flare's wispy logo. Heck, according to the official Pokémon: Legends Z-A website, she'll be the one handing out most of the game's Mega Stones and TMs, so players have a good reason to forgive her past transgressions as well.
While Mable is the only returning member of Team Flare featured in the new trailer, she's not the only Team Flare-related character coming back in Legends: Z-A. AZ, the overgrown owner of Hotel Z, was the focal point of Team Flare's schemes, since it turned out he was the one who built the weapon at the heart of their scheme. Emma, the detective who hands out your side quests, was also a victim of Team Flare's skullduggery.
It's too early to say anything for sure, but it's hard to believe that all these references to Team Flare are making it into Legends Z-A by accident. With rampaging Mega-Evolved Pokémon set to play a role in Legend Z-A's story and one of the team's former members casually tossing out Mega Stones left and right, the stage is set for Team Flare to make its fabulous return.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 2:12 PM
Destiny 2's The Edge of Fate kicked off with a set of seasonal challenges, and one of them sends you looking for data pads scattered around three maps in the new Solo Ops playlist.
The Solo Ops Data Pad Search seasonal challenges hide those devices in multiple Solo Ops missions, giving players a little extra to hunt for when completing the Portal activities. You don't always have to go at it alone, though: Bungie hid data pads in other playlists such as Fireteam Ops, Empire Hunts, Onslaught, and even Pinnacle missions such as Kell's Fall, Encore, and Starcrossed.
Here are the locations of all Solo Ops data pads we've found so far, ordered from the most recent to the oldest.
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All Solo Ops Data Pad Search Part Two locations in Destiny 2
The second part of the Data Pad Search triumph only has one destination: the Conflux on Nessus. It's not the dwelling of the boss, informally known as Carl (famous for being the go-to practice dummy before the addition of the Tower's Firing Range).
Where to find the Data Pad in the Conflux in Destiny 2
The data pad in the Conflux mission is located before the boss room, and it's hard to miss. After defending the Confluxes, you'll come out in an area with a large Vex portal, some statues, and an object that looks like a brazier. Look for the data pad on the left side of this room, on a rock surrounded by Vex milk.
All Solo Ops Data Pad Search Part One locations in Destiny 2
Three locations are required to complete the Solo Ops Data Pad Search Part One challenge:
More of those scavenger hunt-esque objectives will likely appear in the following weeks, taking players through other locations in the playlist.
The data pads spawn even in the lowest difficulties, in our experience, so don't worry about buffing your enemies to complete this seasonal objective. Here's where you can find each of them.
Skywatch Solo Ops Data Pad location
The data pad in Skywatch is hard to miss. Progress through the mission until your screen shows you're entering Skywatch, then just to your left to find this data pad on top of a barrel.
The Salt Mines Solo Ops Data Pad location
The data pad in the Salt Mines appears in one of the last areas in this Solo Op, after you've cleared two Taken Anchors. As you're on your way to the third and final Taken Anchor, you'll encounter a drop in one of the EDZ's rocky areas. The data pad is on top of a rusted crate, almost in front of you.
Kepler Solo Ops data pad location
The data pad in the Kepler Solo Ops appeared after we sabotaged the Fallen depots as part of the main objective. This led us to a cave with some derelict constructions. The data pad is to your right as soon as you enter the area and see the terrain change, just opposite a ruined building.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 2:12 PM
The 95+ 1 of 5 SS, RTTF Winners, FUTTIES Player Pick SBC is one of the most interesting challenges to complete in EA FC 25 if you have extra fodder, and it could land you with an amazing card.
The latest casino SBC reintroduces some of the best promo cards from recent months. Only items rated 95 or higher are available, so let's check out all the available items that you can obtain.
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Complete list of EA FC 25 95+ 1 of 5 SS, RTTF Winners, FUTTIES Player Pick SBC rewards
The total pool of rewards has three rarities: Shapeshifters, RTTF Winners, and FUTTIES (only Team 1 and Team 2).
RTTF Winners
Shapeshifters
The final rewards picks also include every FUTTIES Team 1 and Team 2 player, excluding the icons.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 2:01 PM
Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate added a new campaign, location, and raid, but there are also some new triumphs and quests to grind as part of refreshing older content in the game.
As part of seasonal Triumphs and unlocking new rewards, Data Pads can be found all over the Portal's activities, including Fireteam Ops. Here are the locations of all of the Data Pads as part of Vanguard Data Pad Investigation triumphs and quests in Destiny 2's Season 27: Reclamation.
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Destiny 2 Edge of Fate - All Fireteam Ops Data Pad locations
There should be several weeks of Data Pads to find during season 27 of Destiny 2. This article will be updated with their locations whenever they are added to the game.
Destiny 2 Vanguard Data Pad Investigation - Part I
The Glassway Data Pad locations
While on the "Prevent the Vex From Swarming Europa" step, the first Data Pad can be found off to the right off where you fight the first miniboss in the Strike, a large Fallen named Warrior's Enforcer. It's location is pictured below.
The second Data Pad is found in the large open room shortly after you fight the second miniboss, another large Fallen named Technocrat's Assistant. It's found on the far right side of the room at the end of a platform sticking out from the rest, shown in the image below.
Inverted Spire Data Pad locations
The first Data Pad is found on this platform below you before you drop down into the section of the Strike where you get inside of tanks.
The second Data Pad is found after the section where you must stand on three plates and climb upwards towards the drill. You can see it on the left side of the area before jumping up.
Battleground: Conduit Data Pad locations
At the very beginning of the activity, jump down the ramp and slide into this room where the Data Pad can be found on the left side before dropping into the hole.
After hacking and defending the conflux and right before moving into the area with the final boss, this Data Pad is found on the right side of the pathway.
Battleground: Delve Data Pad locations
The first Data Pad is found immediately when you spawn in. Drop down and run up a little ways near the Radiolarian river and it can be found to your left at the base of a small pillar.
The second Data Pad is right before you enter the final boss room, on a ledge to the left of the walkway into the encounter area.
Destiny 2 Vanguard Data Pad Investigation - Part II
Proving Grounds
The first data pad is found on the floor shortly after clearing out the massive hangar and multiple tank enemies, on the way to your next objective.
The second data pad is found off to the right before heading into the final boss room.
Liminality
This section is currently being updated with new information.
After jumping through a portal while chasing the boss after it runs away, you end up in a shiny room. The second data pad can be found on the table immediately next to you, alongside a button you need to activate.
Battlegrounds: Oracle
After the first encounter and on your way downwards towards the second, the first data pad is found on the right side of one of the platforms.
The second data pad is found on the platform right next to the portal into the boss arena, near where the aiming reticle is in the image below.
Battlegrounds: Foothold
This section is currently being updated with new information.
This article will be updated with new information whenever necessary.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:44 PM
The Crossroads Evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and you can upgrade up to two lower-rated items from your Ultimate Team squad.
There are two versions available for you to use; one is free and the other costs 50,000 coins. The requirements and upgrades are exactly the same, but the free version takes longer to complete. Let's take a look at the best possible cards to use in Ultimate Team.
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EA FC 25 The Crossroads Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of The Crossroads Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 The Crossroads Evolution upgrades
Both versions have two tasks to complete.
Level 1 Upgrades
Level 2 Upgrades
If you opt for the free version, here are the conditions.
If you opt for the paid version, the conditions become much quicker and easier.
Best players for EA FC 25 The Crossroads Evolution
Here are some of the best choices for the evolution.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 1:17 PM
The first official gameplay deep dive for EA FC 26 has given us plenty of important details to discuss, and there are some noticeable changes in store for fans.
This year's maiden trailer was different to what we typically see from the developers. The emphasis is certainly on feedback, and some of it has become even clearer with what we witnessed tonight. If you missed out on any important details, this guide will fill in the gaps.
All Major EA FC 26 Gameplay changes explained
There are plenty of changes, and one of the more important ones is the two different styles: Authentic and Competitive.
Competitive
Authentic
While you'll be able to choose between the two and enjoy both, there are also changes to the fundamentals that will affect both styles.
EA FC 26 will have new playstyles and roles for you to explore. Here's a complete list of all new playstyles coming to the game.
Here's a list of all new roles.
The additional roles will offer more ways to break down a rigid opponent. We should be getting more information very soon as we head into deeper dives over the next few weeks.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 12:00 PM
It's finally time for the Fantastic Four to return home.
Over six after Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox, Marvel's First Family joins the MCU and its vast arrangement of heroes and villains with The Fantastic Four: First Steps on July 25. And the reviews for the new film are beginning to pour in.
With Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic/Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman/Susan Storm, Joseph Quinn as Human Torch/Johnny Storm, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing/Ben Grimm, this is the first time that these heroes will be a part of a bigger universe of characters, and it's got the cast to pull it off.
But has the Matt Shakman-helmed film pulled it off? Is the MCU so back?! Early returns are, yes, but with an overall mixed bag of impressions, as you may expect from a variety of different critics with their own opinions. It debuted at 88 percent fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, but here are a sampling of the reviews thus far.
The Hollywood Reporter - 8/10
RogertEbert.com - 88/100
Consequence - 83/100
Empire - 8/10
IGN - 7/10
DiscussingFilm - 4/5
Total Film - 7/10
Collider - 7/10
USA Today - 75/100
Entertainment Weekly - 75/100
The Mary Sue - 4.5/5
Professional critics aside, are you excited for the movie? Are you burnt out on superhero films? Are you a Pedro Pascal megafan and have tickets to see it as early as possible on Thursday? I have IMAX tickets on Friday for myself and my partner, but let us know in the comments what you think.
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is in theaters everywhere July 25.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:30 AM
PEAK has a lot of items. Most of the time, when escaping the fog, it's hard to know whether to take one or leave it without knowing what effect it gives out, especially when a lot of things can poison or hurt you, instead of aiding you.
To help everyone out, we have created a list of every item and what it does. That way, when you find an item you've never seen before, you can quickly scan the list with CTRL+F and find out how useful, or unhelpful, it is.
Every item in Peak and how they work
Below is a comprehensive guide to each item you can find in PEAK and its exact effects:
We're continuing to update this page as Aggro Crab and Landfall release more items into PEAK. We also haven't listed every food type, as most of them are fairly easy to find. However, we have noted specific foods where they might have an effect, such as poisonous Mushrooms.
On the topic of mushrooms and determining if one is poisonous, it's difficult, as there are several different varieties available. We tend to avoid them ourselves, for safety. However, we have a complete guide to determining which of PEAK's mushrooms are poisonous if you're interested in exploring each option and risking your character's health for some emergency food.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:19 AM
Battlefield fans, you have permission to get hyped. Battlefield 6 has officially been confirmed, and its reveal is just days away.
EA confirmed Battlefield 6 as the upcoming game's official title, and that the reveal trailer is now less than 48 hours away, set to premiere on July 24 at 10am CT. And if the preview imagery is anything to go by, we may be seeing the destruction of New York City in a few months.
The cover art for the trailer premiere shows several modern era soldiers overlooking what looks like Manhattan as battle ships, helicopters, and jets fly overhead, leaving explosive destruction in their wake. And with Battlefield, destruction is guaranteed.
The new Battlefield game has suffered from several leaks over the past few months, thanks to the Battlefield Labs testing server, where players have been playing and helping to shape the game recently. Several gameplay videos that leaked from Labs spoiled the surprise of the modern setting, massive map destruction with entire buildings being leveled, and more. But this first official look will begin the next few months of marketing for the anticipated FPS title.
And so on Thursday, we'll finally get to see a taste of what EA and DICE have been cooking up, with more expected in the following week, with a gameplay premiere likely, with reports pointing to a Call of Duty NEXT-like hands-on event with influencers playing the game live.
It's been over four years since Battlefield 2042 launched, and it has led to several years of mixed reactions from players. With Battlefield 6 back in the modern era of the hugely popular Battlefield 4, this one could be what the franchise needs to get back on track.
Battlefield 6 could be releasing as early as this fall, setting up a potential battle with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and a war for the time and money of FPS gamers everywhere.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:12 AM
Ghost hunting is a tricky business, but luckily, there are several unique tools you can use to make this job easier in Phasmophobia. Cursed Possessions are the most useful but deadly options and can be found at unique spots around each map, including Brownstone High School.
Knowing where to find these items is essential if you want to ensure you're aware of all the equipment you can use to your advantage. Here are all Cursed Possession locations at Brownstone High School in Phasmophobia.
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All Phasmophobia Brownstone High School Cursed Item locations
There are seven Cursed Possessions you can find around Brownstone High School, all of which can be grabbed from the entryway on this map. Around most maps, these objects are usually located in different rooms, but here, there's only one area to check. The entrance is massive, though, so here's a breakdown of the precise locations to check for these objects.
In all regular contracts without modifiers, only one of these seven objects will spawn in the entrance of this map. Custom matches and weekly challenge modes can modify this rule, though, and some trials like Hide and Seek: Seeker won't have any Cursed Items at all, so it's best to check all seven spots to see what gear you're working with.
Brownstone High School Ouija Board location
The Ouija Board is on the ground by a pole near the left side of the entrance to this map. To find it, head through the front door, walk straight forward until you see a pole on your left, then walk around to peer behind it. If it's there, you can grab the Ouija Board from the ground and get to work asking questions.
Brownstone High School Music Box location
You can find the Music Box sitting on a wooden bench up against the right wall. It's very small and sits next to some books that are also scattered on the bench, so it's easy to overlook. To get this item, enter the building, walk over to the right wall, and continue walking near it until you find the second bench. The Music Box is sitting near the end of it, right under some black graffiti on the wall.
Brownstone High School Tarot Cards location
The Tarot Cards are sitting on a bench against the left wall. Head inside Brownstone High School, turn left, walk over to the wall, and approach the second bench up against it to find the tiny stack of Tarot Cards near the middle.
Brownstone High School Haunted Mirror location
You can obtain the Haunted Mirror from behind the column near the right end of the room. Walk through the front door into the entryway, then veer right to proceed towards the pole situated there. Go around to the back of it and look down to find the Haunted Mirror leaning up against it.
Brownstone High School Monkey Paw location
The Monkey Paw can be found sitting on top of a cardboard box up against a pole on the right side of the room. This is the same pole that the Cursed Mirror is leaning up against the backside of, so you should already be near it if you're checking for these items in order. If you aren't, enter through the front door, head right, and look down in front of the stone pillar to check the box for the Monkey Paw.
Brownstone High School Voodoo Doll location
You can find the Voodoo Doll sitting on a wooden bench near the very back of the entryway. Enter this map through the front door and head straight to the back wall. Look down at the wooden bench up against it to find the Voodoo Doll.
Brownstone High School Summoning Circle location
The final Cursed Object is the Summoning Circle, and it's drawn on the ground near the center back region of this room. Walk straight forward as soon as you enter through the front door, and keep going straight until you spot it on the ground. It's right in front of the bench where the Voodoo Doll may be sitting.
Trying to find the ghost at Brownstone High School can be tricky, so consider using some Sound Sensors to make this process easier. If you're on the hunt for more Cursed Objects, you may want to learn all Bleasdale Farmhouse Cursed Possession locations next.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:07 AM
As you climb PEAK's mountains, you'll notice that some items are more helpful than others. While food is crucial for survival, other items, like the compass and bugle, have more niche uses. The introduction of binoculars and a flying disk raises one important question: are these items useful?
Binoculars, in particular, are helpful in some situations. Although you may have to replace them with food or Mystical items later in your playthrough, they can, at the very least, provide some crucial information early on. Let's find out exactly how to find and use binoculars in PEAK.
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Where to find Binoculars in PEAK
Binoculars spawn right on the shore. As you climb out of your plane's crash site, you'll spot some binoculars on the ground near a compass and bugle. Although this spot may differ slightly with each new map, it'll always appear at spawn.
Like other items in PEAK, binoculars take up an inventory slot. Although this won't cripple you early on, your best bet is to either have a friend help you or use a backpack to carry additional items before starting your journey. Fortunately, binoculars have no weight value, so you don't have to worry about losing out on stamina if you bring them along.
How to use Binoculars in PEAK
Once you pick up your binoculars, you can look through them and zoom in on whatever you're looking at. This has multiple helpful purposes, from scouting a mountain for potential routes to searching for capybaras in later levels. You can also use them to look for luggage bags, teammates, and food, depending on what you need at a given moment.
Overall, the primary purpose of bringing binoculars with you is to help you find landmarks and consumables that you'd usually struggle to spot. If you find route planning overwhelming, you can use this item to get a better idea of potential areas to explore or figure out spots to avoid. Similarly, if you played a map previously and only vaguely remember where a specific spot was, you can try to pinpoint its exact location by searching through your binoculars.
Can binoculars replace food, pitons, or rope? That depends on your circumstances. In later difficulty levels, you may opt to pick up a flare or extra food in preparation for PEAK's last couple of levels. They're worth trying out, though, especially if it's your first attempt on a new map and you want to spend extra time planning out your run.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:00 AM
Those who want to play the game before the beta, though, will have a chance to try Vi and its entire cast at the Evo showfloor in Las Vegas, taking place Aug. 1 to 3. If it's anything like last year's Evo, Players will be able to sign up for the closed beta at the event (though that hasn't been confirmed; it's just my assumption.)
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:00 AM
The 2XKO Closed Beta is fast approaching, and if you want to take part in it, you'll need to reach certain criteria to get into the fight.
There are a handful of ways to join the Closed Beta before it opens on September 9, 2025, so if you want to take part, follow these simple steps.
How to gain access to 2XKO's Closed Beta
To gain access to the Closed Beta of 2XKO, you have a few options available to you.
For starters, if you have already played in earlier public play tests for the Alpha Lab 1 and/or 2, on PC
Newer global players can join throughout the beta by signing up at 2xko.riotgames.com/beta. You'll then presumably enter a raffle for a chance at gaining access to the Closed Beta. So be sure to check your inbox to see if Riot invites you to the game during release. You could get a response straight away or a few weeks down the line, so be prepared to wait a bit to gain access.
Gaining access to the Closed Beta will let you try out the starting 8 champion roster, which includes Vi, Jink, Ekko, Yasuo, Illaoi, Darius, Braum, and Ahri. Details about modes and whether skins will be purchasable, among other aspects of the Closed Beta, are unknown at this time.
If you are unable to play on PC, it is still worth signing up for when the console Closed Beta becomes available, so you have access and are ready to go in the future.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 10:54 AM
It seems like no matter how cool a person may be, their kids will always see them as lame or embarrassing. Even if you're Marvel Studios president, Kevin Feige.
One of the masterminds behind the multi-billion-dollar Marvel Cinematic Universe said that his son only ever "feigned interest in a supportive way" about his father's work, even as he helmed titanic blockbuster hits like The Avengers. But according to TheWrap, the one thing that finally made Marvel cool to his son is the 2024 hero shooter, Marvel Rivals.
The Overwatch-like game featuring a massive roster of Marvel heroes and villains was able to finally catch the attention of Feige's son, which is just incredible to think about, as his father was someone massively responsible for the comic book movie explosion of the 2010s. But it wasn't until the smash hit video game launched that the younger Feige found himself interested in his dad's work.
"Suddenly, he was asking me to tell him more about Hela," Feige said. "Tell him more about The Punisher and these other characters. And then he started seeking them out in the shows."
TheWrap said Feige had praise for Jeff the Land Shark, a favorite of his son's, and that's a different level of exciting. Seeing the lovable quadruped fish in an MCU project one day down the line now seems like an inevitability, and Marvel Rivals has a lot to do with his growing popularity.
Being a free-to-play game available on most consoles and PC makes Marvel Rivals an immediate access point to the universe for the younger generation who have grown up with video games like Fortnite and Roblox. Even after the game's initial success, it seems to be an untapped gold mine for the future of the industry.
Feige had a lot to reveal about the MCU and its future this past weekend, including his plans to eventually reboot and recast beloved characters like Iron Man and Captain America. It's a tall task, but with Marvel Rivals pulling some of the weight for a new generation of fans, I'm sure it's possible.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 10:48 AM
The Flying Disc is one of the two new items in PEAK, and it can be incredibly useful to help you survive on the island.
Escaping the island isn't easy, especially so if you're playing alone. Looking after your dietary and hydration needs while scaling the terrain can be an immense challenge. The Flying Disc might appear simple, but you can use it strategically to open options that won't be available otherwise.
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How to find the Flying Disc in PEAK
The Flying Disc is one of the easiest items to find, and it's available at the crash site itself. You won't find it inside the broken plane (where you obtain the compass). Instead, look for it right beside the luggage, on the outer wall of the plane's debris (near your backpack).
The Flying Disc is hard to miss, thanks to its bright green color. You can pick it up from the ground to add to your inventory, or transfer it to your backpack. This is the same location from which you can obtain the Binoculars, which is another item added to PEAK as part of the latest update.
How to use the Flying Disc in PEAK?
To use your frisbee, first select it from your inventory. The item can be used to knock down food, such as a coconut, from a height where you can't ordinarily reach it. There are probably other uses for it, too, but knocking down fruit is where my creativity capped out for now.
Aim the disc with your mouse and then hold the Q button. You should see a power meter pop up. Let go of the Q button when you think there's sufficient power. To bring down an item, you'll have to hit it directly.
Keep in mind that the Flying Disc is affected by gravity, so it won't fly in a straight line for long. You'll have to anticipate and adjust accordingly for your throw to be successful.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 10:37 AM
If you think you've mastered the art of ghost hunting in Phasmophobia, you may be ready to put your skills to the test. Weekly challenge modes are a great way to see just how good you are.
These special trials modify how the game works, usually with rules that make the experience a lot harder. Successfully finishing the challenge gets you plenty of XP and cash, so it's well worth the effort. Here's the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia and everything you need to know to beat it.
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Phasmophobia weekly challenge mode (July 20 to 27)
From July 20 to 27, the weekly challenge is Hide and Seek: Seeker in Phasmophobia. In this challenge, the ghost is extremely quiet and hiding from you. Your job is to find it, and you're given quite a few buffs to make this process easier.
How to complete the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia
To finish the weekly challenge mode in Phasmophobia, you need to correctly identify the ghost present on the featured map three times. The specific changes present in each trial mode vary, but your goal is always the same.
All Hide and Seek: Seeker weekly challenge modifiers in Phasmophobia
The Detectives Only challenge mode has several specific rules that modify the way the contract functions. Here are all the key details you need to know about this trial.
Phasmophobia Hide and Seek: Seeker weekly challenge mode tips
The Hide and Seek: Seeker challenge is one of the trickier ones you can attempt in Phasmophobia, so here are some of the best tips to help you get it done.
When does the challenge mode change in Phasmophobia?
The challenge mode changes every Monday at 12am UTC, which translates to 7pm CT every Sunday. You have a full week to tackle each challenge mode when it's available. All challenge modes return regularly since they're on a rotating schedule, so if you don't get to finish one, you can always try it again in the future.
Next weekly challenge mode in Phasmophobia
The next weekly challenge mode, which will run from July 27 to Aug. 3, is Hide and Seek: Hide!. This trial begins as soon as this week's challenge, Hide and Seek: Seeker, ends.
All weekly challenge modes in Phasmophobia
There are 27 challenge modes in Phasmophobia. A different one is available to complete each week, and the challenge order stays exactly the same, so it's easy to know which one is coming next. Here are all of the challenges you may face in Phasmophobia.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 10:22 AM
There are many vague duties that are tough to solve, hidden away in the Village Dreamlight section in Disney Dreamlight Valley. These tasks all offer special rewards, so tackling them is crucial if you want to earn prizes. One such duty is Expert Treasure Hunter.
All you're given to work with for this mission is the name, so it's quite tricky figuring out what needs to be done. If this duty has you stumped, here's how to complete Expert Treasure Hunter in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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Expert Treasure Hunter duty in Disney Dreamlight Valley
The Expert Treasure Hunter duty cannot be finished yet, but will be available to complete sometime in August, according to the official patch notes for the Mysteries of Skull Rock update. It's part of a new upcoming event called Troves of Treasure, so you can't tackle this one until the event is out.
This is the only duty featured in the event, so it might be complex and take a bit to complete. Although we won't know for sure how to get it done until the event arrives, it will almost certainly involve digging up treasure spots hidden around the valley, since this is what the event focuses on. You'll likely need to find and dig up two spots to complete this task.
What is the Troves of Treasure event in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
The Troves of Treasure event is a new, treasure-hunting-focused event coming to DDV. To complete it, we'll need to use our Royal Shovels to find where the X marks the spot around the valley. The rewards featured in this event include some nautical furniture.
This event sounds fairly similar to Cheshire Chaos, especially the part of the event that revolved around hunting down Cheshire Cracks. We don't know anything else about this event so far, but more details will likely be revealed leading up to its arrival.
When is the Troves of Treasure event in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
There's no official release date for the Troves of Treasure event so far, but it's confirmed to start sometime in August. It will likely either begin around Aug. 6, when a new update is likely to be released, or Aug. 27 as a way to fill in the downtime between updates.
A new update themed around Inside Out is scheduled for sometime in August, so the event will likely either be released just before it or a few weeks after it. Events usually occur when there's not much else going on in the valley, so it could go either way. It probably won't be released around the middle of August, though, as this is when the update will likely become available. Once we have a better idea of when the next update is, we'll likely know more about when to expect this event.
While you wait for this event to arrive, there's plenty to get done around the valley. Completing the Adventures in Neverland Star Path is the highest priority since it will soon be over. Some other tasks to tackle are completing the Collateral Damage quest, finding all Pillars, solving all Jade Skull riddles, and unlocking Maleficent.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:46 AM
I just sat through what was a fairly disappointing Pokémon Presents showcase. Fans like myself were hoping for new game announcements and a new card set for Pokémon TCG Pocket, but alas, we were let down.
We did get one awesome announcement: Mega Dragonite! What could be cooler than the meanest Pokémon in Kanto getting a big, bad Mega Evolution? Sadly, this was the biggest disappointment of the stream for me.
My dearest childhood memories are of Lance's Dragonite, one of the most badass Pokémon to grace screens back then. You'd figure that if Dragonite got a Mega, it'd be an epic, mean-looking evo. Well, at least, I would.
But no, instead we got a de-evolution, with Nintendo deciding to add wings and a pearl—Dragonair features—instead. Did it also lose stats to be closer to Dragonair's? (Don't worry, that's just me being sour).
Where are the slanted eyes, reddish tint, shoulder spikes, or even spiky wings to make Dragonite look as tough as it really is? It looks more like a healer than a damage dealer as a Mega.
But I turn to you, Destructoid, what do you think of the new Mega Dragonite? Do you like what they've done to it? Or do you think they should've made it meaner, like me? Let me know in the comments below.
Also, how cool were those TCG Mega Evolution cards in the showcase? At least we got something awesome! I think my favorite must be Mega Venusaur, but I'm a huge Kanto and original Starters fan. Lucario also looks pretty great!
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:10 AM
2025's Pokémon Presents has officially begun. On July 22, we spent 24 minutes diving deep into everything new surrounding the Pokémon universe, including new games, seasons for various TV shows, and more. Here's everything revealed during Pokémon Presents 2025.
Everything revealed during Pokémon Presents 2025
Pokémon Concierge Season 2
Pokémon Concierge is getting a new season starting on September 4. While this adorable beachside resort story originally aired on Netflix in December 2023, its second season has returned a year and a half later.
Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu
Speaking of TV shows, The Pokémon Company is partnering up with Aardman Animation Studio to launch Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, a stop-motion animation show, in 2027.
PokéPark KANTO
Did you know that we don't have a Pokémon amusement park yet? That's changing soon with PokéPark KANTO, an attraction within Japan's Yomiuriland amusement park in Inagi City, Tokyo. It'll include two areas—Sedge Town and Pokémon Forest—where you can find Pokémon and Trainers hanging out. Its grand opening is planned for early 2026.
Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Max Finale
Pokémon GO Fest: Max Finale is officially arriving on August 23 and 24. Max Pokémon will spawn one after another during it, with Eternatus making its global debut during this event. You can also redeem the event's promo code, GOFESTMAX, for a chance to catch a Gigantamax Pokémon. Just watch out, as the code expires on August 3.
Carmine and Sinistcha arrive in Pokémon Masters EX
Carmine and Sinistcha are officially appearing in their own featured Poké Fair from July 29 until September 6 in Pokémon Masters EX. Logging on between now and August 22 will also reward you with 3,000 gems if you've completed the game's first chapter.
Enjoy a sea adventure in Pokémon Café ReMix
Starting on July 23, Pokémon Café ReMix will have a sea-themed event, with Lapras getting a five-star sea captain outfit and various decorations to help you spruce up your café. The event also features Alolan Meowth, Totodile, and Minccino in their own adorable outfits, with Jigglypuff also arriving as a special log-in bonus.
New research and areas in Pokémon Sleep
We're getting some new additions in Pokémon Sleep, with Raikou, Entei, and Suicune available to research starting this September. We're also introduced to Amber Canyon, with Snorlax, Wooper, and more appearing in the mix in November.
Latios and Latias fly into Pokémon Unite
It's time to celebrate Pokémon Unite's fourth anniversary with the introduction of Latios and Latias. Latios was initially revealed on July 18, with Latias joining the crowd on August 8. We're also getting a new battle type, Electrode Volleyball, that you can play right now. You also have a chance to use Latios by redeeming an exclusive gift code, UNITE0722, between now and August 31.
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution is arriving on September 26. It featured all-new fancy cards, including Mega EX versions of Lucario, Kangaskhan, and Gardevoir. Mega Evolution also includes Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Mega Venusaur EX, which you can piece together for a larger picture.
A new Pokémon mobile game
We were all left surprised when a new Pokémon game, Pokémon Friends, shadow-dropped today. This mobile game lets you complete various puzzles to earn yarn. You'll then use your yarn inside a Plush-O-Matic to create Pokémon plushies.
Developed in collaboration with Wonderfy Inc., Pokémon Friends features over 1,200 puzzles to collect up to 150 plushies of various Pokémon. You'll have the chance to decorate an in-game room with your newly-acquired plushies, alongside customizing using furniture, wallpapers, and more.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Tera Raids and Mass Outbreaks
Throughout the next two months, we'll get four new Tera Raids during the "The Shiny Treasures of Ruin" event. This event includes the following raids:
During the event, the community will need to band together to complete each raid one million times.
We're also getting Mass Outbreaks during this same time, as detailed below:
Pokémon Champions release date
Pokémon Champions was originally revealed earlier this year during February's Pokémon Presents. While this latest Pokémon Presents didn't give a specific day, we now know it's planned to launch sometime in 2026.
Pokémon Champions lets you recruit Pokémon temporarily as a trial or permanently using in-game Victory Points that you claim by fighting in battles. You'll also need these points to train your Pokémon according to your and their playstyle.
You'll be able to play in three different modes within Pokémon Champions:
A deep dive into Pokémon Legends Z-A
Wrapping up Pokémon Presents is a deeper dive into Pokémon Legends Z-A, including its combat mechanics, main characters, and its main location, Lumiose City. Pokémon Legends Z-A will officially launch on October 16.
As you arrive in Lumiose City, you'll be asked by either Urbain or Taunie to join Team MZ and help keep the city safe. Along the way, you'll meet other important cast members such as Naveen, Lida, and Mable, the Pokémon Research Lab's director.
After venturing out into the world, you'll encounter regular Pokémon alongside stronger Alpha and Mega-evolved variants. Some of the Mega evolutions we'll encounter include Mega Charizard X and Y, Kangaskhan, Dragonite, and more.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 9:10 AM
Pokémon Go has revealed fresh information about Eternatus, with the Pokémon coming to the game in the future during the Max Finale event at the end of August.
The announcement came during today's Pokémon Presents, which showcased a bunch of new information about upcoming Pokémon products, including updates to their live service library, and a bunch of new information about stuff that was coming up for the hit mobile game.
Scopely had been teasing a big Pokémon Go announcement for some time before the Pokémon Presents showcase even started, and asked trainers to tune in to the announcement ahead of time. No information was shared at the time about what it could be, with Scopely leaving trainers to guess what would happen during the 24-minute showcase.
On top of that, Pokémon Go teased some returning Gigantamax Pokémon that'll appear during the event, which appears to be entirely Max Battle focused. Gigantamax Snorlax and Toxtricity were some of the Poémon showcased, but the Max Finale event seems to be mostly focused on Eternatus among other things.
Right now, you can also use the promo code GOFESTMAX to get the chance to capture either Gigantamax Cinderace, Rillaboom, or Inteleon.
More details about Max Finale will be revealed over time, but it appears as though you will not be able to use Gigantamax Eternatus in-game, just like in the base game, with it instead being a raid battle that you take part in and nothing more. Although we need to wait for more information in the future to be sure.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 8:54 AM
Ahead of today's massive Pokémon Presents event, a new game has been shadow dropped. This game is Pokémon Friends, a fresh mobile game experience by Eureka Every Day! that you can start playing now.
Pokémon Friends is a puzzle-based game where your main goal is to make plushies. It's got over 1,200 challenges for you to tackle, with plenty of variety in the types of brainteasers you come across.
As you solve puzzles, you earn yarn that can be used to create a wide variety of iconic Pokémon using the Plush-O-Matic. Your yarn is all tangled up, and the only way to unravel it is by completing challenges, so the more you finish, the more plushes you can make.
The puzzles you face vary daily, so you never know what type of challenge you might face. Some are much harder than others, too, so you'll be able to breeze through certain puzzles while others might take you a bit to solve.
You can also decorate your very own cozy rooms with a wide array of plushes, furniture, wallpaper, and more. Additional decorative items become available as you play, so the more you make, the more you have to place around your home.
There's also a bit of a storyline you follow throughout. Think Town and the plush-loving residents who reside there are in trouble, and it's up to you to help them. Your puzzle-solving skills are the key to saving them as you work on bringing wonder back into their lives.
There are random daily challenges to get done, so logging on to play each day is essential if you want to tackle them all. You can also stamp the calendar daily to mark your progress as you go.
The base version of Pokémon Friends is free, but there are also some DLC packs you can buy to expand your experience. The first DLC is the Basic Pack, which costs $9.99 and includes 20 extra puzzles, six additional types of yarn, two setups, three wallpapers, and an array of fresh quests. There are also two Puzzle On DLCs, both of which cost $14.99 and come with 10 additional puzzles, six types of yarn, 40 plushes, four wallpapers, one setup, and more quests.
This game is available on both iOS and Android, so wherever you play, you can jump into the action now. Pokémon Friends is just the first announcement of many, as the Pokémon Presents event has a lot more new content you may want to check out, like the Eternatus coming to Pokémon Go.
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Destructoid Tuesday, July 22, 2025 8:20 AM
Another week has arrived, which means it's time to tune in for some more entertaining content. This week, we're delving into a movie and a show, so there's plenty to explore regardless of what kind of content you're looking for.
The two projects we're discussing this week are Netflix's original animated film Kpop Demon Hunters and Marvel's latest show Ironheart. These two were pleasant surprises and some of the best content I've seen so far this year, so let's get into it.
I first saw the trailer for Kpop Demon Hunters a few months ago, and thought it looked like a fun film, but certainly didn't expect it to be a masterpiece. It really surprised me, though, and is so good that I've gone back and rewatched it.
This film is by Sony Pictures Animation, so it's got a similar look and feel to the Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse series. This type of animation is one of my personal favorites, so I was already excited based on the aesthetics alone.
Kpop Demon Hunters greatly exceeded my expectations, though, with a compelling storyline, catchy tunes, emotional moments, vibrant visuals, and so much more. It's easily one of my favorite films I've seen all year, and it's such a pleasant surprise I wasn't expecting at all.
The film follows HUNTR/X, a K-pop girl group that sings to protect the world from demons and also fights against them in their spare time. Just as they're finally getting close to creating a perfect protective barrier around the world, a group of demons comes to the overworld disguised as a K-pop boy band called the Saja Boys.
This group starts stealing away their fans, which is the source of their power, so they must work to get them back before it's too late. The lead singer of HUNTR/X, Rumi, is also secretly part demon, so most of the plot centers around this.
There are some genuinely emotional moments and some surprisingly solid messages you can take away from this movie. It's a good time all around, especially if you enjoy a film that's not quite a musical but does feature some music throughout. I haven't been able to stop listening to "Golden" and "Your Idol" since I finished watching it, and I'm hoping to see sequels or a spin-off show in the future.
I also finally got around to finishing Ironheart this week. So far, I've enjoyed every Marvel show that's been released on Disney+, but I've found that the ones that lean into being weird and different are always the best. My personal favorites, for example, are WandaVision and Loki.
I was always going to watch Ironheart, as I stay caught up with everything going on in Marvel, but I certainly didn't expect it to end up being one of my top MCU shows. I had a very similar experience with Agatha All Along, which also surprised me.
Ironheart picks up the storyline that began in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, as we see what Riri Williams, a teen genius tech inventor who makes suits like Iron Man, has been up to since then. She ends up caught in a world of technology and magic, and must navigate through it while also grappling with some intense grief after losing her best friend and stepdad.
At its core, Ironheart is a really fun story grounded by some seriously emotional moments. Riri Williams is one of the most compelling and complex characters we've seen in the MCU so far, and you'll root for her every step of the way. If you're a fan of the comics, you'll also love two of the characters who show up in this one. This includes (spoiler warning) The Hood and Mephisto, both of whom are absolute scene stealers.
As good as Ironheart is, I'm worried it's going to take a while for Riri Williams' story to be continued. This is kind of the trend with most Marvel shows, though, as iconic characters get introduced in grand ways only to have their storylines left incomplete.
Characters like Moon Knight, Kate Bishop, She-Hulk, and Ms. Marvel are examples of this, to name just a few. Hopefully, this won't be the last we see of Ironheart, The Hood, and Mephisto, especially with the cliffhanger the series ended on. Even if it is, though, you won't regret watching this one.
This week, I've also already gone back to the theater to watch Superman again because it was just that good. I've got tickets for Fantastic Four on Thursday night, too, and I've got really high expectations for that one, so hopefully it meets them.
So, Destructoid, what have you been watching this week? Have you had the chance to check out Kpop Demon Hunters or Ironheart yet, and if not, do you plan to? And is there anything else you've been enjoying lately? Let us know down in the comments below so we can discuss!
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