GamersHeroes Friday, July 25, 2025 7:28 PM Celebrating the two-year anniversary of Hello Kitty Island Adventure, plus Kuromi's 20th anniversary and My Melody's 50th anniversary (time flies!), Sunblink and Sanrio will kick off the Friendship Festival in-game starting July 27. The post Hello Kitty Island Adventure Friendship Festival Beginning July 27 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, July 25, 2025 7:09 PM The team at KRAFTON has announced its decision to acquire Lach Epoch creators Eleventh Hour Games. The post KRAFTON Acquires Eleventh Hour Games appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, July 25, 2025 6:57 PM During Robert Kirkman's San Diego Comic-Con 2025 panel, it was confirmed that Battle Beast will join the roster of Quarter Up's 3v3 tag fighting game Invincible VS. The post Battle Beast Invincible VS Gameplay Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, July 25, 2025 6:18 PM A turn-based strategy game of alien invasion and genetic engineering with today's release of Relic Lab's Earth vs. Mars demo on Steam. The post Earth vs. Mars Demo Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, July 25, 2025 5:07 PM The world of Full Circle and Electronic Arts' large-scale, open world city title skate. has reached a new milestone, with over one million playtest sign-ups! The post EA's skate. Reaches 1 Million Playtest Sign-Ups appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, July 25, 2025 3:36 PM To allow the development team at Techland Games additional time for polishing work, the release of Dying Light: The Beast has been delayed to September 19. The post Dying Light: The Beast Delayed to September 19 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, July 25, 2025 3:19 PM Set to release September 12, the wild world of Gearbox and 2K Games' mayhem-fueled looter shooter Borderlands 4 has gone gold. The post Borderlands 4 Has Gone Gold appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Friday, July 25, 2025 5:48 PM  We've hit peak summer and probably the biggest lull in the release calendar we're going to get until the holiday. That doesn't mean a lot of great stuff didn't still come out this week. What it does mean is that we have time to highlight things that might not otherwise have gotten their due. |
Kotaku Friday, July 25, 2025 5:01 PM  As a fight with credit card companies over adult games leads to renewed concerns about censorship on Steam and even on indie platforms like itch.io, a recent warning by Nier: Automata director Yoko Taro calling censorship a "security hole that endangers democracy itself" has become relevant again. |
Kotaku Friday, July 25, 2025 4:35 PM  An upcoming crossover mission in MindsEye that was set to bring Agent 47 of the Hitman franchise to the game this summer has been delayed until a "later date" as developer Build A Rocket Boy continues to try and salvage what has become the worst-reviewed game of 2025. |
Kotaku Friday, July 25, 2025 4:25 PM  VShojo was a Vtuber talent agency repping big names like Ironmouse that just wanted the best for everyone involved but flew too close the sun while trying desperately to raise more funds from investors. At least that's how the now-shuttered company's CEO pitched its downfall this week. Fans aren't buying it, though,… |
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PCGamesN Friday, July 25, 2025 5:37 PM While we've already been treated to the likes of Blue Prince, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and Split Fiction, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 seems like the frontrunner for GOTY at all of the end-of-year award ceremonies. I'm not sure if it'll dominate in quite the same fashion as, say, Baldur's Gate 3 did, but something tells me Sandfall Interactive is going to be heading to Ikea for a few glass cabinets pretty soon… To celebrate the surprising success of the RPG and the huge community it's spawned, Sandfall has released an album featuring bonus music that didn't appear in the main game - and it's giving it away for free as a Steam DLC, as well as putting it on streaming sites. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 weapons, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 builds, Best Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Pictos |
PCGamesN Friday, July 25, 2025 4:33 PM Build A Rocket Boy has announced two new updates for its underwhelming and struggling action adventure game Mindseye, both of which are laden with bug fixes, performance improvements, and quality of life features. While this work is absolutely required to get the game into an acceptable condition, it comes at the expense of one of its most exciting pieces of post-launch content. Promised for July, Mindseye's crossover with Hitman has now been postponed, with BARB simply saying that the content will arrive "when the time is right." MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best building games, Best upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Friday, July 25, 2025 2:47 PM July 25, 2025: We added new Tennis Zero codes to our list. What are the latest Tennis Zero codes? This new Roblox tennis title comes from the same main developer as several other big hitters on the platform. Should it follow the same sort of code release structure, we'll be slamming new Tennis Zero game codes into the usual location every weekend. Interested in seeing where the Tennis Zero mechanics come from? Give some time to the developer's other sports game with these Basketball Zero codes. Need a rest? Try Mugen codes to get off to a flying start in the team's signature anime action title instead. Continue reading Tennis Zero codes July 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, July 25, 2025 2:30 PM Dune Awakening is doing a fairly decent job at cementing its place in the MMO scene so far - a scene that's notoriously hard to break into. However, as with all online multiplayer games, it's got an army of cheaters and bad actors to fight back against. In its efforts to make things fair for all players, developer Funcom has just revealed that it'll be disabling Family Sharing on Steam as it works to eliminate a rampant exploit. Even though it has already banned "hundreds of players" and wiped out lots of illegitimately earned Solaris, the studio says it has to remove the feature while it works out a way to permanently eliminate the exploit. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Friday, July 25, 2025 2:26 PM VPNs have long been a major safety net for those browsing the internet, and while they have other benefits like accessing region-exclusive content, they're just as important for privacy. Not only can they stop your ISP from viewing your data, but they also halt companies from throttling your bandwidth. This past week, we've seen a surge in interest in VPNs in the UK, no doubt due to the enforcement of the Online Safety Act. Continue reading Everyone's racing to get a VPN today, and here's why MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best VPN service, Best gaming VPN, VPN deals |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, July 25, 2025 8:00 PM .jpg?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=70&format=jpg&auto=webp){kind=tracking} Alienware's Aurora mid‑range x16 laptop deal is the highlight today, coming in at the same price as the entry‑level model but with a stronger CPU. It's effectively a free upgrade for anyone shopping smart. To round things out we've pulled together some of the best gaming keyboards and mice currently discounted and ready for headshots. Let's get into it. |
Siliconera Friday, July 25, 2025 6:00 PM
Re-Ment announced it will be selling Pokemon Terrarium Collection 15 figures in Japan starting on July 28, 2025. This is an ongoing series of figures that show scenes with characters from the series inside of clear, plastic Poke Balls. They will be 1,650円 (~$11) each in Japan. There's no US release window yet, but these do show up worldwide on stores like Amazon, with the 14th series already there.
This collection of Pokemon Terrarium figures reference the original Pokemon Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow games. All four possible starters are here in some form, with Pikachu appearing alongside the legendary Mew in one, and another three being Blastoise, Charizard, and Venusaur. Lapras, which we get from a Silph Co person, is another. Things round out with Mewtwo as the final character to appear.
Here's how all these look:
Each time these come out, we see sets that include six different varieties. Each one features a different biome with at least one Pokemon inside of it. For example, a series that launched in November 2024 included Slowpoke, Goomy, and Psyduck.
The Re-Ment Pokemon Terrarium 15 collection figures will be out in Japan on July 28, 2025, and we'll see them appear sometime after worldwide.
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Siliconera Friday, July 25, 2025 5:00 PM
Good Smile Company announced the next Danganronpa 2 Nendoroid will be of protagonist Hajime Hinata, and people in Japan will see the figure in December 2025. It will cost ￥6,500. The figure will later show up worldwide in Q2 2026 for $42.99.
This is a more simple Nendoroid that doesn't include many accessories. We get three face plates. In one he's smiling. In another, it looks like he is angry and shouting. The third involves him looking panicked and scared. He doesn't come with anything to hold, but there is a part that hold a transparent background piece that makes it look like he is countering someone else's statement during a trial.
Here's a closer look at the Danganronpa 2 Hajime Hinata Nendoroid and the different poses that are possible with the figure.
There'll be another piece of Hajime Hinata merchandise appearing before this figure. Bushiroad announced a line of Danganronpa 1 and 2 keychains. Those will show up in gacha machines in Japan in November 2025. He's one of the three characters from the second game in that lineup.
The Danganronpa 2 Hajime Hinata Nendoroid will come to Japan in December 2025 and the US in Q2 2026. Pre-orders end on September 3, 2025. The game is available on the Switch, PSP, Vita, PS4, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices.
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Siliconera Friday, July 25, 2025 4:00 PM
Sanrio and Sunblink announced the return of the Hello Kitty Island Adventure annual Friendship Festival event, and it confirmed this year My Melody and Kuromi will be the primary focus. It will start this year on July 27, 2025. This falls in line with past installments that appeared in the game, as the first one began on July 28, 2023, and the second followed on July 25, 2025.
This is the game's anniversary festival. As such, each year it has more of a formal, party theme to it. However, one common theme is that it allows someone to have two companions with them at once, and that's been part of it since 2023. We'll earn special cosmetics during it too, with people needing to take photos with characters around the island to get Friendship Charms to trade for items. There will be new food recipes this time and Art Deco furniture, and we'll likely see the return of past items.
This also comes after the stop-motion series My Melody & Kuromi debuted on silico. The series consists of 12 episodes that are each about 15 minutes long and follow the adventures of the two mascots and their friends. As such, other notable characters related to them, like Baku and My Sweet Piano, often appear.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is on the Switch, PC, and iOS devices via Apple Arcade, the PS4 and PS5 release date is August 29, 2025, and the Friendship Festival with My Melody and Kuromi starts on July 27, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, July 25, 2025 3:00 PM
We're one step closer to the next Silent Hill 2 Bubble Head Nurse figure shambling into our lives, as Good Smile Company offered a status update on the Nendoroid on social media. It is now in the painted prototype phase. Given how quickly things can proceed at this point, it is likely we'll see pre-orders open in the next few weeks.
The photo of the Silent Hill 2 Bubble Head Nurse Nendoroid shows the figure with one accessory. She's wielding a steel pipe in her right hand, a type of weapon we've seen the enemy wield in multiple entries. She's wearing a nurse's uniform, complete with matching hat, white gloves, and white shoes. As a nod to her violent nature, there are blood stains on the skirt of her dress. The pose used for this photo makes it look like she's walking toward the viewer.
Here's the latest photo Good Smile Company shared.
This Silent Hill enemy first appeared in the second game, and we most recently saw her return in the remake of Silent Hill 2. Since its launch, it has appeared in other entries. For example, we fought them in Silent Hill: Book of Memories on the Vita.
As such, the character has been a recurring subject for Silent Hill figures. A figma of the entity showed up back in November 2015, before returning in August 2021. A Pop Up Parade figure later appeared in April 2023.
The Silent Hill 2 Bubble Head Nurse Nendoroid is in development, and we could see pre-orders for the figure open in the near future.
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Destructoid Friday, July 25, 2025 3:36 PM
Couch co-op is making a comeback, and Split Fiction is the game to play if you want endless entertainment without some random teammate yelling in your ear. Whether you're a Hazelight Studios fan or you just miss playing a great co-op game without the need for online play, Split Fiction packs in everything you could possibly want from an action-packed genre-bending adventure.
Here are our Split Fiction tips for playing co-op; be it on the couch with a loved one, or via the Friend's Pass.
Split Fiction co-op guide
1) Beat It Takes Two first
Hazelight Studios creates amazing couch co-op games. But each title has grown more elaborate than the last, upping the gameplay and action with every new release. A Way Out is a great place to start, as it features simple mechanics, focusing on communication and teamwork. It Takes Two adds more variety to the gameplay, moving away from a linear walking sim-style game to an all-out platformer. While It Takes Two is faster paced than Hazelight Studios' earlier title, it is a better game to master and complete before heading to play Split Fiction in 2025. This step is important to family, friends, or couples wanting to try Split Fiction out, but who rarely play video games.
As Split Fiction is a more demanding game compared to Hazelight Studios' other entries, we recommend at least playing It Takes Two first so a casual gamer or novice can learn the fundamentals of gaming without feeling overwhelmed by the chaos unfolding on-screen. While it's a tougher title to handle if you're not used to gaming, Split Fiction is very forgiving. Checkpoints are everywhere, and you can quickly get back into the fight if you fall off the map or get taken out by an enemy or boss.
2) Choose your character wisely
Hazelight Studio games can be picked up by anyone, but Split Fiction's gameplay is significantly more complex as you may need to juggle shooting, platforming, driving, and flying all at once. Thankfully, there are clear differences between the two characters.
Zoe's gameplay is catered towards casuals, while Mio is for the more experienced gamer.
You shouldn't pick your character based on how they look, but use their favorite genre as an indication of what's to come. Mio loves sci-fi and action. Her levels feature shooting, timing, and platforming. Zoe is a fantasy fan, making her levels slower-paced, more puzzle-based, with exploration at the forefront. The level design of each genre's chapters isn't the only difference. There are moments where Mio is the clear leader between the two, having more advanced gameplay and control in situations where Zoe has to sit back and complete simpler tasks. It's not frequent, but Zoe can take a backseat to control the bigger picture from afar with basic controls and watch Mio.
You may feel at times that who you're playing with is having a better time or has a more entertaining kit to play around with, but there's nothing stopping you from swapping controllers if you're playing this couch co-op style. So, if you or your teammate isn't as used to gaming as your counterpart, then be sure to play as Zoe.
3) Play through Split Fiction one world at a time
Although Split Fiction is incredibly entertaining, we highly recommend completing one world at a time. Each is full of chapters, with two to three Side Stories to hook you in. Worlds are separated into sci-fi and fantasy, developing Mio and Zoe's individual stories and switching up the gameplay to keep it fresh. You should aim to see everything each world has to offer, finding each Side Story and reaching the next world where a new set of challenges await.
Our reasoning for this tip is that each world is approximately one hour long. We feel frequent breaks are needed for this game to fully enjoy everything it has to offer. Packing everything inside one sitting will likely dampen your experience, where the early game will feel like peak gameplay, and everything else will dwindle in quality. It's best to experience each world as is and visit the Side Stories to get something to break up the chapters. There is no reason to rush playing through this game, and doing so may result in viewing the gameplay as repetitive. As the story is rather basic with its predictable development, we recommend playing Split Fiction until you complete one of Mio's or Zoe's worlds and then revisit it another time to continue the story.
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Destructoid Friday, July 25, 2025 3:22 PM
EA FC 25's FUTTIES Team 3 cards are out in packs, and there are some fantastic items to obtain.
The full set includes outstanding cards for active footballers and former legends. The lowest rating starts from 96, and goes all the way up to 99. Let's take a look at how the new cards look in terms of their rating and face stats.
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All EA FC 25 FUTTIES Team 3 players
While a major chunk of the cards are added to packs, new items will be released as SBCs and objectives.
EA FC 25 FUTTIES Team 3 release date
Team 3 launched on Friday, July 25, when Team 2 expired and got removed from packs. You can also potentially find older promo cards in FUTTIES Best of Re-Release Batch 2.
It will be interesting to see which cards release as part of the Re-Release Batch 3. EA Sports improved from 125 cards in week one to 180 cards in week two. We might finally hit the 200 mark in Batch 3 (coming in the first week of August), which will be great for those who enjoy the infinite grind that's easily possible during the FUTTIES celebrations.
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Destructoid Friday, July 25, 2025 3:09 PM
Congratulations, gamers and girlbosses, you've made it to another Friday. What awaits ahead is two days of non-stop gaming, and I cannot wait to hear what it is you'll be playing this time around.
Saturdays are push days
Lately, I've been on a gym adventure, hoping to build up that extra stamina needed to maintain a healthy balance between constant work and leisure. Every day we wake up and wonder why we're here, so we might as well gather the strength to overcome these wonders and enjoy the few beauties life has to offer.
Now, after pumping iron for two straight hours, I'll be returning to a semi-forgotten classic Ubisoft never succeeded in replicating. That is, of course, For Honor, and there are few places better to spend that extra strength than the battlefield. A new hero came out called Virtuosa, who is all forms of unbalanced and broken, which is expected in this day and age of paid premium characters. If she weren't overpowered, what incentive does anyone have to buy her for 10 bucks?
Anyhow, For Honor is on the menu this weekend, and I sure do hope it keeps me locked in for at least a while, given that I've already beaten Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty and cried my heart and soul out over the bittersweetness of the human condition.
Killer Time
Aside from that nice live-service gem, I have another such game planned for this weekend (and every weekend, for that matter). It's, of course, Dead by Daylight. Here, gym physique and immunosuppressants won't help against overpowered Killers licensed from the biggest horror franchises (especially Ken Kaneki of Tokyo Ghoul fame).
Thankfully, some buds and I are going to try to overcome the challenges BHRV's egregious near-pay-to-win system throws at us. Teaming up is the name of the game, and no Killer will have a good time against us (that is, unless they pick one of the countless broken trademarked options in the game).
But my ramblings are one thing, I want to hear more about you, our dear readers. So, whatcha gonna be playin' this weekend? Or the next one if you're away on an awesome summer vacation, unlike myself? Please do let me know, and never stop being awesome, Destructoid.
Have a great weekend.
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Destructoid Friday, July 25, 2025 3:08 PM
The 1 of 5 SS, RTTF Winners, FUTTIES T1/T2 Player Pick SBC has been introduced to the FUTTIES grind in EA FC 25, and you can complete the challenge as many times as you want.
Doing so will guarantee a special card for your squad from some of the recently released promos. Once complete, you can pick from one of five different options. Here are all the available rewards you can find after completing this challenge.
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Complete list of EA FC 25 1 of 5 SS, RTTF Winners, FUTTIES T1/T2 Player Pick SBC
The complete list of rewards includes three different card types: Shapeshifters, RTTF Winners, and cards from the first two FUTTIES teams.
RTTF Winners
Shapeshifters
FUTTIES
Make sure to pick the final reward carefully, as all the other ones will be automatically discarded.
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Destructoid Friday, July 25, 2025 2:26 PM
The Aim Assist Evolution is your new free upgrade in EA FC 25 that allows you to boost a lower-rated item in Ultimate Team.
Your chosen card will not only raise its overall, but it will get stat boosts, new roles, and playstyles. The evolution is also available for free, allowing you to include one card of your choice. Let's take a look at the requirements and upgrades to determine who the best possible candidates are for this evolution.
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EA FC 25 Aim Assist Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the Aim Assist Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Aim Assist Evolution upgrades
There are four levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 3 upgrades
Level 4 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade conditions
Level 2 upgrade conditions
Level 3 upgrade conditions
Level 4 upgrade conditions
Best players to use in Aim Assist Evolution
Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution.
Your club's evo chain candidates can provide unique solutions exclusive to your Ultimate Team squad.
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Destructoid Friday, July 25, 2025 2:25 PM
The Beast Mode Activated Evolution is certainly one of the best upgrades to use, and EA FC 25 players can get an endgame card for their Ultimate Team squad.
While the evolution costs 100,000 coins to unlock, it allows you to get a 98-rated item for the first time. There are plenty of amazing choices, so let's go through the upgrades to decide who might be the best possible option for you.
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EA FC 25 Beast Mode Activated Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the Beast Mode Activated Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Beast Mode Activated Evolution upgrades
There are four levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 3 upgrades
Level 4 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade conditions
Level 2 upgrade conditions
Level 3 upgrade conditions
Level 4 upgrade conditions
Best players to use in Beast Mode Activated Evolution
Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution.
Your club's evo chain candidates can provide unique solutions exclusive to your Ultimate Team squad.
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WGB Friday, July 25, 2025 5:35 PM Produced by a tiny team on a small indie budget, Eriksholm: The Secret Dream boasts impressive visuals, though sometimes it's simple stealth mechanics don't match up with the strong presentation. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, July 25, 2025 2:23 PM Announced on social media. The post Borderlands 4 Has Officially Gone Gold appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
MonsterVine Friday, July 25, 2025 7:00 PM The end of the world is getting organized. Devolver Digital has officially teamed up with Brigada Games to publish Quarantine Zone: The Last Check, the darkly immersive apocalyptic admin sim now set to release in November 2025 on Steam. The announcement comes as the game surpasses 1 million Steam wishlists, further solidifying its viral appeal. […] |
MonsterVine Friday, July 25, 2025 5:00 PM Earth vs Mars, the debut title from Relic Labs, has officially landed its free playable demo on Steam today. A bold new turn-based tactics experiment from the creators behind Company of Heroes and Dawn of War, this smaller-scale strategy game pits Earth's last defenders against an all-out Martian invasion—complete with mutant soldiers, genetic experiments, and […] |