GamersHeroes Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:00 PM Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts' new Apex Legends season Showdown is here, bringing with it Wildcard Mode, Caustic and Bangalore Legend Updates, and more. The post Apex Legends: Showdown Brings Wildcard Mode and Accolades appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:00 PM  Much like the titular monsters who inhabit its dreaded world of darkness, Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2's development has been a bit of a cursed creature. Once under the development of the team at Harsuit Labs, it was shifted to the horror pros at The Chinese Room, who recently released an excellent follow-up… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:50 PM  There are seven status effects in Wuchang: Fallen Feathers. Five of them are timed debuffs, while two of them are instantly applied upon infliction—but they're all equally dangerous in the right situation. You should always wear gear that helps protect you against any status effects in the area you're exploring, but… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:20 PM  2017's Horizon Zero Dawn marked an inflection point for the PlayStation 4. The console went from being a great machine for indie games and third-party blockbusters to being synonymous with top-notch first-party exclusives. Spider-Man and God of War arrived the following year. The avalanche continued up until the… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:00 AM  The gaming world hasn't talked enough about how it feels to get good at the original Ninja Gaiden for the NES. I mean, I get it, it's a notoriously brutal example of "Nintendo Hard" difficulty. I still have nightmares about those endlessly respawning birds that boomerang relentlessly around protagonist Ryu Hayabusa.… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 30, 2025 10:53 AM  Donkey Kong Bananza is the newest entry in one of Nintendo's longest-running franchises, and it's a rip-roaring good time for fans eager to destroy everything in their paths. However, players only control Donkey Kong this time around, with his usual sidekicks like Diddy and Dixie taking on supporting roles as… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 30, 2025 10:40 AM  Pokémon TCG's Black Bolt And White Flare might be an anticlimactic ending to the Scarlet & Violet era, but some of the cards included are fetching extraordinary prices. We've compiled the top ten highest selling cards in the split sets. |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 30, 2025 10:30 AM  Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, the middle chapter in the ambitious project to remake one of the greatest video games of all time, hit PC in February of this year. It brought with it its many, often aggravating, mini-games, and by virtue of now being on a more open platform, the potential for modders to expand what we can… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 30, 2025 10:20 AM  The Bad Guys 2, the sequel to the surprise 2022 animated hit starring anthropomorphic villains turned good guys, has a surprising message in its credits that, even if you're not tuned into DreamWorks' heist series, should delight fans of animation. The film is out on Friday, August 1, but some folks saw early… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 30, 2025 10:10 AM  Earning coupons in the Zone was already pretty straightforward. But for those of us who've spent tens or hundreds of hours in S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl, tackling the same side quests repeatedly for cash becomes downright gruesome—more so than the mutants we fight. Thankfully, update 1.5 introduces a new… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 30, 2025 9:26 AM  Peak is a climbing crew-like that took over Steam earlier this season and plays like you took a kids summer camp and crash landed it on a dangerous island in the middle of the Pacific. Whether you survive or slip and fall has to do with how much stamina you have, which can only be regained by eating food. And now… |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 30, 2025 9:15 AM  A long-rumored Nintendo Direct is taking place this month after all. The Mario maker announced a partner showcase will take place on July 31, marking the first new Nintendo Direct since the Switch 2 launched in early June. |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 30, 2025 7:30 AM  As large parts of the games industry looks to normalize $80 as the entry price for gaming, EA says it's not planning to join in yet. EA CEO Andrew Wilson spoke on an earnings call to say the company is not intending to start charging eighty bucks "at this stage." |
Kotaku Wednesday, July 30, 2025 6:20 AM  Last night, one of the biggest earthquakes ever recorded on Earth occurred off the coast of Russia. Extraordinarily, so far, no one has died nor even been seriously injured, although millions are being evacuated from coastal areas in Hawaii, California, and Japan for fear of incoming tsunamis. A bizarre knock-on… |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:37 PM With Apex Legends Season 26 fast approaching, Respawn has started drip-feeding players information about all the changes that are coming with the update. As long as my bestie Bloodhound isn't nerfed any more than they already have been, I'll be happy. Today, Respawn officially unveiled the brand new permanent mode, Wildcard, as well as detailing buffs for Caustic and Bangalore and a huge rework of the RE-45 which could make it one of the best guns in the game. However, there's one little footnote about ranked mode that I couldn't help focusing on: the fact that Apex Legends is basically removing the dropship from ranked. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Apex Legends characters guide, Apex Legends skins, Apex Legends tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:37 PM If you're an avid MMO player that needs a gaming mouse to bring as many buttons to your fingertips as possible then this Razer gaming mouse deal is the one for you. With its 19 programmable buttons, the Razer Naga V2 Hyperspeed is one of the most button-stuffed mice around and right now it's on sale for just $78, saving you 22% on its normal price. The Naga has long been Razer's contender for the top MMO mouse on our best gaming mouse guide, and this latest model adds Hyperspeed wireless and two extra buttons to ramp up its capabilities even further than previous versions. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Razer Blade 16 2025 review, Razer DeathAdder V3 review , Best gaming mouse |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:37 PM I first got to play Hell is Us at Gamescom last year and was immediately drawn into its blend of Stalker's wartorn, apocalyptic European aesthetics and Death Stranding style sci-fi. As immediately imposing as the talk of 'player plattering' and a hands-off approach to progression is, you quickly realize that developer Rogue Factor is just playing in the grounds of games like Elden Ring and Dark Souls. Nevertheless, that's clearly a popular format right now, and a new preview gives us a fresh glimpse into one of its most interesting aspects, the dungeons. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:32 PM When is the Black Ops 6 Season 5 release date? Following up Season 3 was a tough one: huge changes came into play, and the Call of Duty team had quite the job on trying to keep the pace and keep things interesting. Season three brought us a new Zombies map, Shattered Veil, and the final map didn't arrive with Season 4. We got Grief mode instead, with a bunch of new multiplayer and Warzone content to boot. As we get ever closer to Black Ops 7, here's what we expect in the closing chapters of Black Ops 6, including new game modes, maps, and guns. Continue reading Black Ops 6 Season 5 release date and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 review, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:30 PM Thanks to a list of specs on the Battlefield Labs FAQ, we may have our first indication of the Battlefield 6 system requirements, although these specs are entirely subject to change as we move ever closer to release. Battlefield 6 is set to be one of the biggest games of 2025, and while we wait for the official PC specs, we've noticed that the Battlefield Labs program comes with its own set of requirements that gamers will need to meet in order to take part. The good news? If these specs do end up being somewhat close to what is needed to run Battlefield 6, you're not going to require one of the best graphics card picks from our buying guide to start playing. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best war games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:27 PM AOC just revealed two brand new gaming monitors, the CS24A and AG246FK6. If you spotted the CS2 in the first model name and wondered if that literally translates to Counter-Strike 2, then you're right, as this monitor comes with a complete CS2 design, including an AWP, game logo, and even a bomb all printed on the stand. Both of these new AOC displays would have a great shot at making our guide to the best gaming monitor for their ultra-fast refresh rate of 610Hz, but there is more to these displays than speed. Each monitor is hyper-focused on competitive gaming, which means neither comes with any bloated features and sticks to a 1,920 x 1,080 resolution. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: AOC Agon Pro AG276QZD review, AOC AGON AG275QXL review, Best gaming monitor |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:24 PM Live service games must always be innovating. They need to keep players interested, excited, and on their toes. Guild Wars 2: Visions of Eternity is trying to do just that by introducing nine new elite specializations to its classes. Developer ArenaNet announced the Mesmer, Ranger, and Guardian specializations last week, and now we've got our first look at the Antiquary, Ritualist, and Paragon. However, the Antiquary in particular is gathering attention online—and not for the right reasons. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best MMOs on PC, Guild Wars 2 system requirements, Guild Wars 2 expansion |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:21 PM If you've never played the Happy Death Day-eque video game, Deathloop, now's the time as you can score a generous 82% discount over at Fanatical, bringing the price down to less than $11 / £9. Deathloop cleverly weaves exploration, puzzles, and stealth into a unique and innovative time-looping narrative, which, despite repetition, never gets boring. It's an artfully crafted sandbox of strategy and discovery that's worth diving into. Continue reading Beloved cult classic FPS Deathloop is now 82% off MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Deathloop review, Deathloop system requirements, The best FPS games on PC |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:11 PM The beauty of The Sims is the ability to expand your world to your tastes. Whether you fancy opening your own ranch, befriending Death, or venturing out into the vast expanse of a Star Wars galaxy, all you need to do is find a pack that fits with your ideal playthrough. And really there's no better time to peruse the options, with a huge sale now on across The Sims 4 expansion, stuff, and game packs. But you'll need to be quick, because there's a limited time to take advantage of these great deals. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, The Sims 4 cheats |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:02 PM Riot Games has finally confirmed when we'll be able to get the League of Legends TCG in English territories, and it's placing some restrictions on pre-orders as it prepares to deal with "high demand." If the immense rush to snag the recent crop of Final Fantasy X Magic the Gathering cards is anything to go by, new LoL TCG Riftbound is going to be tough to come by, although the developer says it's "working towards increasing supply to ensure that players have reasonable access to the product." MORE FROM PCGAMESN: League of Legends ranks explained, League of Legends Mythic shop rotation, LoL tier list |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:38 AM How do you craft Blueberry Leather in Grounded 2? Blueberries are an uncommon sight in the park, which can make finding them an incredibly dangerous endeavor. Despite their low grading, they're required in many useful crafting recipes, so you have to work hard to harvest them - unless you know where to find and farm blueberries ahead of time, anyway. If you're looking for leather, you're likely well on your way to mastering the park life in Grounded 2. For more handy tips in the survival game, check out how to craft the spinning wheel to turn fine fibers into all sorts of handy crafts. Continue reading How to get Blueberry Leather in Grounded 2 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: How to get water in Grounded 2, How to clear dead roots in Grounded 2, Where to find grass seeds in Grounded 2 |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:41 AM Where do you find quartzite and marble in Grounded 2? As with any survival crafting game, there are tons of resources essential to your success in Grounded 2. You're stranded in a huge park this time around, so, just like the yard, you're reliant on any natural materials you can find lying around - from rotting food to rocks and minerals like quartzite and marble. Once you've crafted and equipped the best Grounded 2 armor and weapons, you might be wondering where to go next. Base gear in the survival game isn't great as it is, but it quickly becomes more valuable with upgrades. Like in the first game, upgrading your weapons in Grounded 2 requires Brittle Whetstone, while armor requires Brittle Plating. Both are used in a smithing station to upgrade your Grounded 2 gear, and can only be crafted from quartzite and marble shards, respectively. Continue reading Where to find quartzite and marble in Grounded 2 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: How to get water in Grounded 2, How to clear dead roots in Grounded 2, Where to find grass seeds in Grounded 2 |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 10:57 AM Genshin Impact banners rotate every few weeks on a precise schedule, and we always know what to expect thanks to regular updates from Hoyoverse. The developer of the anime game always keeps its fans in the loop with regular livestreams and social media updates, so you can plan where you want to spend your hard-earned Primogems. With a three-week turnaround for banners, the roster of Genshin Impact characters is constantly changing, and the free PC game regularly introduces two new characters to wish for. Every limited-time character banner, or event wish, contains a five-star character and three four-star characters with increased drop rates. There's also a Genshin Impact weapon banner, which runs alongside each character banner and changes weapons every update. Continue reading What is the current and next Genshin Impact banner? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 10:29 AM What is each townsfolk's favorite meal and cravings in Tales of the Shire? If you've experienced the disappointed headshake of an unhappy hobbit after serving them a meal they didn't enjoy, then brush up on each of your neighbor's cravings for when you have them over for tea. Tales of the Shire has a lot to unlock and discover, from finding new fishing locations to discovering new areas of the map. You can also unlock cooking stations to whip up the best meals for your new friends in the crafting game, but you need to learn their cravings and favorite meals first. Continue reading All Tales of the Shire cravings and favorite meals MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Tales of the Shire fishing guide, How to unlock cooking stations in Tales of the Shire, How to increase backpack size in Tales of the Shire |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 10:26 AM Keyboard keyswitch stalwart, Cherry, is back with a new premium gaming keyboard, the Xtrfy MX 8.3 TKL Wireless. It includes an LCD display and has a lot of the features we've come to expect in a high-end board, including an 8,000Hz polling rate, tri-mode connectivity, and hot-swappable switches, but it's also curiously missing other popular features like adjustable actuation and rapid trigger, which brings its $299 price point into the spotlight. On specs alone, the Cherry Xtrfy MX 8.3 has every chance of earning a slot on our buying guide to the best gaming keyboard. However, value is of course a determining factor in our decision-making process, and $299 is a lot to spend on a keyboard, especially when it's arguably missing a few features and appears to not use premium build materials such as aluminum. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 10:02 AM New MMORPG Chrono Odyssey proved a big winner in June, with its first Steam playtest rocketing up the charts as players flocked to experience its beautiful open world. With the initial trial version peaking at a whopping 65,000 active players, Chrono Studio and Kakao Games have had plenty of feedback, and have since whipped up a giant laundry list of planned changes. With an in-depth rundown of new combat systems, improved progression, adjustments to the open world, and a "complete overhaul" to the narrative, there's already a lot on the way for the fresh-faced challenger to the likes of World of Warcraft and FF14. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMO games, Best open-world games, Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:00 AM There's just something about collectables in videogames that scratches an itch for me. Whether it's monsters, mascots, or mates, I can't help but spend hours unearthing hidden characters or unseen achievements. Pocketpair's popular Palworld is just one of many games that's effectively captured the buzz of creature collecting, because there really is no better feeling than farming with your Pals. Except for fighting alongside them, of course, and Palworld's latest patch has just made one boss fight even harder. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: The best Terraria mods, Terraria happiness guide, Terraria bosses guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 9:56 AM The world has been looking forward to GTA 6 for years now, and this year's cinematic trailer only served to whet their collective appetite further. Developer Rockstar Games has been tight-lipped about what the highly anticipated sequel will offer, but that hasn't stopped fans from dreaming. However, one thing that is almost guaranteed to be included is a multiplayer component. The immense success of GTA Online has practically funded development of GTA 6, and Rockstar looks to repeat the trick with the forthcoming sequel, as evidenced by recent job adverts hiring for positions on its creator platform. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, GTA 6 map, GTA 6 soundtrack |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 9:54 AM Who are the best Dead By Daylight killers? Eight years in, the Dead by Daylight character roster is bigger than ever, boasting a massive 39 killers and 46 survivors at the time of writing. Thanks to that huge list of names, and regular changes to perks and add-ons, it's certainly difficult to keep track of who you should main. Among the best PC games out there, the joy of asymmetrical horror games has always been the ability to be the bad guy. While there's certainly something thrilling fighting for your life in survival games (there must be a reason we all wonder how we'd do in a zombie apocalypse, right?), nothing gets the heart racing like shirking the lawful-good responsibilities of real life and taking on the role of a blood-thirsty killer. Every one of the following DBD killers has their own terrifying unique power, from ranged axe throws, to infectious bile and close-range chainsaw attacks. But which is best? Find out with our tier list of all Dead by Daylight killers. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 9:21 AM How do you get Grounded 2 spine nubs? From ant parts to scorpion fangs, web fiber to acorn bits, there are myriad resources to gather in Grounded 2. So much, in fact, it can be hard to know where to find them all, and the in-game resource finder doesn't do much to narrow it down. When it comes to obtaining the best Grounded 2 weapons and armor in the crafting game, you're going to need to gather all manner of materials, from those you can simply pick up from the ground, to those dropped by felled bugs. The Grounded 2 spine nub is one of the hardest to find, but among the easiest to obtain - here's how to get hold of them. Continue reading Where to find spine nubs in Grounded 2 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: How to get water in Grounded 2, How to clear dead roots in Grounded 2, Where to find grass seeds in Grounded 2 |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 8:32 AM Make your mark on world history by embodying the life of genius inventor and curious Croatian-American scientist Nikola Tesla in the latest synapse-sizzling puzzler from Blue Brain Games. Certain that lightning can in fact strike twice, the team behind The House of Da Vinci trilogy of 3D brain teasers are back with more peculiar puzzles and unorthodox solutions in The House of Tesla. Continue reading Take on the trials of a brilliant mind in The House of Tesla |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 8:06 AM Want to know about new Genshin Impact characters? During each new update, there's usually at least one brand-new playable character introduced to the roster. They typically appear on event banners with increased drop rates, including one five-star character and three four-star characters. While we know which characters are likely to appear on the next Genshin Impact banners, some characters featured in this guide might not be playable right now, but they can still be found in Genshin Impact. We've also included some characters who are rumored to join the free PC game down the line, but may not have an in-game model just yet. While none of this information is official until Hoyoverse says otherwise, here's a round-up of all the current rumors and speculation. Continue reading Genshin Impact new characters in the 5.8 update and beyond MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 7:50 AM What are the best Grounded 2 weapons? In any RPG or action-adventure game in which combat is king, your choice of weapons can sometimes be overwhelming. Grounded 2 is no different and features a vast array of weapons, all of which deal different damage and have different effects. Going into battle with the most terrifying Grounded 2 scorpions, wolf spiders, and, um, ladybugs requires the most powerful gear, so if you're unsure what to pick, here are the best Grounded 2 weapons, based on both their strength and the requirements to repair them once they break down. Continue reading Best Grounded 2 weapons MORE FROM PCGAMESN: How to get water in Grounded 2, How to clear dead roots in Grounded 2, Where to find grass seeds in Grounded 2 |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 10:17 AM While Hobbits might enjoy an easy rural living, the Tales of the Shire system requirements demand a little more work from your gaming laptop or PC for this otherwise cozy farm sim. It's considerably more demanding than its biggest rival, Stardew Valley, but that's not saying much. Tales of the Shire is a cross between Stardew Valley and Lord of the Rings, but in 3D, and thankfully it doesn't require you to own a top-spec PC to get a smooth, frustration-free experience. Even the recommended Tales of the Shire requirements only call for mid-range GPUs that are now two generations old, so you'll be fine with even the cheapest options on our guide to buying the best graphics card. Continue reading Tales of the Shire system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Wednesday, July 30, 2025 7:31 AM What are the current and upcoming Genshin Impact events? A new version of Genshin Impact arrives every six weeks, complete with new characters, quests, and events. It's difficult to determine which events are currently running and if there are any new ones coming soon, so here's a schedule for all current and upcoming Genshin Impact events. There are usually a number of Genshin Impact events running simultaneously, and they aren't just in-game events. Hoyoverse often launches a web event every update, which gives players a chance to learn about the latest Genshin Impact characters through an interactive story told through a web browser. Like all gacha games, the rewards for completing events in Genshin Impact range from in-game items like Primogems and Mora to real-life prizes like mouse mats and plushies. Continue reading Genshin Impact events - all current and upcoming events MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Genshin Impact codes, Genshin Impact character tier list, Genshin Impact leveling guide |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:41 PM  If the messy situation regarding Subnautica 2 and those ousted studio heads has led you to wonder if publishers Krafton might be mismanaging the development of their games, the company's chief financial officer reckons you're diving in the wrong sea. According to Dongkeun Bae, Subnautica 2's delay from 2025 release to 2026 is proof that Krafton are doing a good job with that, actually. The exec said as much via translator during a recent earnings call that, among many other things, featured the publishers' own version of the events surrounding Striking Distance CEO Steve Papoutsis being parachuted in at Unknown Worlds to replace senior executives Charlie Cleveland, Max McGuire, and Ted Gill last month. Whether Subnautica 2 was genuinely ready to release in early access this year is a key part of the whole fracas. Krafton say no, the three fired leads say yes, and now the latter are suing. The complicating factor is that there was a big bonus for the studio's workers tied to the game releasing this year. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:30 AM  Obsidian's survival game Grounded 2 has launched into early access, and the developers have one of those old-timey roadmaps explaining how it will change before the 1.0 release, give or take a few teasing redactions. This being a game about miniaturised children fighting insects, of course, the road in question may be only a few metres long. A garden pathmap, perhaps? Let's have a look, then. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:27 AM  There was a time when I'd be chuffed to bits to be clicking a new entry-level graphics card into its PCIe home. Think back to the GTX 1050 Ti or the Radeon RX 570 – these weren't just great GPUs because they were accessible, but because you could practically feel the scrappiness bouncing off their circuitry. Like barking little chihuahuas, throwing down against a pack of mastiffs. You can see they're no match for the bigger boys. But you kind of love them for not caring. The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5050 is no such card. It is the most affordable of the RTX 50 series, undercutting the RTX 5060 by about £40 / $50, and it does come with a full set of DLSS 4 tools including Multi Frame Generation (MFG) support. Its performance, sadly, leans more slow than scrappy, and it isn't even really that cheap. Prices start around £220 / $250 and this overclocked Zotac model I've tested is £248 / $270, so it's still going to be by far the priciest component in any budget PC build. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:02 AM  In the realm of pixel artistry, action platformer Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound is a pretty work of dither and parallax. It's full of set pieces reminiscent of a misremembered arcade's heyday. Between the more standard run 'n' chop levels, there are jetski chasedowns, motorcycle pursuits, cargo train battles, bulldozer escapes, and gas chamber breakouts. If it didn't frequently result in a death screen, I'd say it barely pauses for breath. The whole game is less a mineshaft of nostalgia as it is a shale fracking job, flushing you with jets of high pressure pseudomemory. I'm just a little sad that its strongest gimmick soon dissolves into the background, overwhelmed by floods of demon baddies. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 30, 2025 10:48 AM  The game of chicken between publishers and players over whether $80/£70 is an acceptable price for the shiniest of video games continues. EA have announced that, as regards their forthcoming shooter Battlefield 6, they don't think it is, but that may change, because they are never going to say no to more money. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 30, 2025 7:53 AM  Well, after a prolonged period of teasing, Peak developers Aggro Crab and Landfall Games look to have bitten the human bullet. Nestled among the notes for the climbing game's latest patch are the words "added cannibalism". It's not enough that you can mod Peak so that you and your buddies will be surrounded by the corpses of fallen climbers as you attempt to do an Edmund Hillary. The folks behind Another Crab's Treasure and Content Warning want you to casually nibble on your colleagues on the way. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 30, 2025 6:55 AM  Elden Ring Nightreign's patch 1.02, which'll deliver the Duo Expeditions players have been asking for, has had its deployment pushed back by a day due a tsunami warning. The update was orginally set to go out today, July 30th, but will now go out tomorrow, July 31st. The tsunami warning that's led developers FromSoftware to have to switch up their plans is one of many consequences of a massive earthquake off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, July 30, 2025 6:35 AM  It pays to know your enemy, so before writing this piece I prompted the free version of OpenAI's ChatGPT software to probabilistically derive a short article in the style of Edwin Evans-Thirlwell from the years of my writing OpenAI have scraped and processed without my consent. The client clipped together a fair approximation of a self-aggrandising lefty writer with a privileged education and a tendency to wank up his intros, but I didn't think the output read much like me. Too crisp and Powerpointed, too figured-out, too composed. Still, perhaps the fault lay with the imprecise 'engineering' of my prompts. |
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After recent Umamusume: Pretty Derby worldwide release updates, players noticed connection issues in the game in which it is "connecting" repeatedly or for extended periods of time. Cygames confirmed on social media that it is aware of the problem and working on a fix. This came alongside a reveal the English version of "Umapyoi Legend" will come to streaming services and Umamusume: Cinderella Gray Oguri Cap and Tamamo Cross plush pre-orders opened.
Cygames' statement on the Umamusume: Pretty Derby connection issues that cause it to frequently spend extended periods of time connecting to any modes, activities, and choices is brief. It noted that it is in the midst of the investigation process to see why this is prompting the server error. It also didn't note what kind of compensation it will offer as an apology.
Here's the full Umamusume: Pretty Derby connection issues announcement from social media:
In the case of the English version of the song "Umapyoi Legend," the song that we hear in Umamusume: Pretty Derby after winning URA Finale, it will be on services on August 20, 2025. At the moment, the only way to hear it online is on YouTube. The performance features El Condor Pasa as the center and main singer, with Grass Wonder and King Halo accompanying her.
You can watch that below:
As for the Umamusume: Cinderella Gray Oguri Cap and Tamamo Cross plush, both are takes on the characters at silly moments in the anime. Each one costs $14.99/￥2,200. They'll appear in Japan in February 2026, then in the US in Q3 2026. The Oguri Cap is a "Simple Oguri" one of the character as she's in the middle of stuffing her face with food. The other one is Nervous Tama-chan and shows her all anxious. Each one will be almost four inches tall (100mm). Other recent plush included Gold Ship in her Tracen uniform.
Here's how both look:
Umamusume: Pretty Derby is available on the PC and mobile devices worldwide. The original Umamusume anime is on Crunchyroll, while the Cinderella Gray one focusing on Oguri Cap is on Amazon.
The post Cygames Aware of Umamusume Connecting Issues appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:00 PM
Konami has announced that it will launch a trial for the MD-AI commentary project at the Yu-Gi-Oh World Championship 2025. Automated commentaries will appear to accompany qualification matches in the Yu-Gi-Oh: Master Duel segment.
The AI commentary will be available in ten languages: Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. It will generate analysis based on the over 12,000 cards available in Yu-Gi-Oh: Master Duel, along with the cards' inclusion frequencies in decks and the decks' winning percentages.
The company has also clarified that the AI commentary will be available specifically for the Yu-Gi-Oh: Master Duel segment. The Yu-Gi-Oh World Championship will also include tournaments based on the Official Card Game, as well as Yu-Gi-Oh: Duel Links in two modes: Speed Duel and Rush Duel.
Konami has uploaded a new teaser trailer for the new AI project on the Japanese Yu-Gi-Oh YouTube channel:
This is not the first time Konami is experimenting with voice generation AI in 2025. When the company released Shine Post: Be Your Idol as one of the Japanese Nintendo Switch 2 launch titles in June 2025, it also featured an AI-based voice library that determines the quality of the idols' vocals based on their in-game training levels.
The AI commentary trial will take place at the Yu-Gi-Oh: Master Duel qualification round in the Yu-Gi-Oh World Championship 2025. This stream will go live on August 29, 2025, at 4 PM JST / 3 AM ET.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:00 PM
Campbell's Company announced a crossover with Pokemon that involves cans of the chicken noodle Condensed Kids Soup. Each can has one of eight designs on the wrapper. The noodles inside also consist of pasta shaped like various Pokemon. The official site lets you search for local stores selling it, and Amazon is also selling it.
Each can of Campbell's Pokemon Condensed Kids Soup is 10.5oz. As usual, you dump the contents of the can in a pan, then fill the can with water and drop that into the pan as well. You then heat that to make the chicken noodle soup. No photos were shown of the soup itself, so we don't know which character shapes are represented. Way back in the day, the Kraft Mac & Cheese inspired by the series had shapes that looked like Pikachu and Jigglypuff.
As for the cans, there are eight designs. All of them pull from Pokemon Blue, Green, Red, and Yellow. The four starters Bulbasaur, Charmander, Pikachu, and Squirtle appear. Eevee and Jigglypuff are the two normal ones featured. The Mythical Mew and Legendary Mewtwo round out the collection.
Here are official photos showing how they all look:
These follow the recent Pokemon Hershey's Kisses based on the series. That featured 151 wrapper designs based on the original games. In Japan, Baskin Robbins also just announced a new campaign with Pokemon characters.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:00 AM
The GOG Dreamlist process involves people heading to the official site and casting votes in hopes of PC games being revived and made playable again, but it's been revealed fake Digimon World votes were cast. The company announced on social media that for 21 days in July 2025, fradulent votes were cast. The about 26,000 fake ones were removed.
On GOG Dreamlist as of 10:05am ET on July 30, 2025, the Digimon World page for the PC game is at 82,019 votes. Since around 26,000 of the votes that came up between July 1-26, 2025 didn't count, only approximately 26,000 of the 52,000 cast during that period counted to that latest total. GOG said it removed them to "preserve the integrity" of the process, but also noted, "Nonetheless, we remain extremely impressed by the genuine support for Digimon World and appreciate the passion of its fans.
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We've already seen a number of PC games succeed and be added to GOG as a result of the Dreamlist initiative. Breath of Fire IVended up being one of them. After an outpouring of support, it was added to the storefront.
As of time of writing, here are the 10 most popular GOG Dreamlist titles and their current vote counts.
Digimon World appeared on the original PlayStation and PC.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 30, 2025 10:00 AM
The first online game for The Apothecary Diaries has been announced, with pre-registrations open now. It will be a browser-based simulation game where you raise Maomao, collect and grow medicinal plants, and work together with other players to create medicine. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
You'll be able to play the game on G123. The official title is The Apothecary Diaries: Palace Chronicles. While the description for the game only states that you can raise Maomao, a promotional image claims you can "solve cases with your chosen character," implying either different versions of Maomao to collect or different characters who'll appear in the game later. You can bond with characters like Jinshi, as well as solve cases within the palace and pleasure district.
Pre-registration bonuses cap out at 200,000 sign-ups. At 50,000, everyone will receive 50 Draw Tickets. At 100,000, everyone will receive 20 Tea Items. Finally, at 200,000, everyone will receive Xiaolan for free.
The Apothecary Diaries is a light novel series that started serialization in 2011. It stars Maomao, a young girl who was working in an apothecary before she became an indentured servant at the Imperial Palace. Though she wanted to keep her head low, she ended up using her apothecary knowledge to solve the mystery behind an illness plaguing newborns and concubines. This caught the attention of Jinshi, a eunuch. She then goes on to solve various other mysteries in the court.
The Apothecary Diaries: Palace Chronicles is open for pre-registration, and it'll be available on browsers. The official G123 page for the game does not have a release window yet. You can watch The Apothecary Diaries on streaming services like Crunchyroll. J-Novel Club licensed the English version of the light novel.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 30, 2025 9:15 AM
After Nintendo finally announced it will hold a Partner Showcase Direct dedicated to the new Switch and Switch 2 games coming in the following weeks and months on July 31, 2025. We can watch it at 6 am PT/9 am ET/3pm CET. This will happen worldwide, with the European and Japanese branches also confirming it on social media.
We do know how long this Nintendo Partner Showcase Direct will be, as the announcement confirmed it will spend 25 minutes covering Switch and Switch 2 games. As it involves partners, there won't be first-party titles. So expect a lot of announcements from companies like Atlus, Square Enix, Capcom, Bandai Namco, and Koei Tecmo. It's also possible we might see some indie reveals for games like Hades 2 or Hollow Knight: Silksong.
A placeholder YouTube stream is available, so people can set up notifications and prepare ahead of time. Chat is disabled.
It's been quite a while since we've heard about new games from Nintendo. The company usually holds a Direct in June 2025, around when E3 would have appeared. The last major Nintendo Direct appeared in April 2025 and focused on the new console. Ones for specific games, Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza, followed in April 2025 and June 2025. The last Partner Showcase appeared in August 2024, so we were due for one of these.
The new Nintendo Partner Showcase Direct will air at 6 am PT/9 am ET/3pm CET on July 31, 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, July 30, 2025 9:00 AM
Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar always felt like one of the more unique Bokujou Monogatari games due to the fact that the weekly market affected gameplay in a major way and, after going through an in-game month of Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar, it really feels like this remake won't change that. It feels like it further embraces the idea of being a self starter in a location constantly referencing Nordic influences.
The first time I had a chance to sit down with the Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar remake, it involved brief experiences taken from certain points in the game. I went through the market introduction. I prepared my farm and myself for a storm. I handed a day running a booth in the market and taking advantage of the sprites' assistance to build up a buying frenzy. This time felt much different and more natural, since it involved actually starting a new story and working through the first month on my own farm.
In many ways, Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar does follow more traditional Bokujou Monogatari patterns. Your daily routine will look vary similar. Get up. Tend to any animals you may own. Head to your crops to water, harvest, plant, and care for them. Go down into town. Socialize with people, most likely the characters you may want to romance. Maybe do some light shopping. Engage in some fishing and foraging. Then head back home to sleep so you can do it again.
However, there's a decisive change in that pattern. Since there is no shipping here and you rely on the weekly market for income, it forces you to get creative about your output. Early on, this is more simple. You aren't going to have access to elaborate cooking recipes or high quality crops in the first hours of any Story of Seasons game. But already in my first month, I feel the idea of plotting. Build up money. See what items are most profitable. Make the most of each market trip, so I can afford things like bag upgrades, animals, and more seeds. Get an idea of how to get settled, so I can take advantage of that weekly resource and be self-sustaining.
This first month also served as a reminder of how tidy Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar can feel compared to some other games in the series. In many titles, getting from one point to the other can take up a lot of in-game time. As a result of a glider here and town organized in such a way that everything is rather conveniently located and even utilizing some verticality, it feels like I'm moving around faster and accomplishing more. In other entries, I sometimes wouldn't get really into foraging until a month or two in. Here, as a result of the structure, I have that extra time and can use the glider to more quickly get from higher elevations down so I can do more.
All of which does also absolutely embrace the whole Nordic and Dutch type of atmosphere. It feels like we're playing through a Story of Seasons game that could be set in the Netherlands. There are the windmills. The architecture, which already channeled that pastoral feel on the DS, is even better replicating that mood. The open-air market is homey. I love how it really feels like you're in a mountainous region with lots of hills. Not to mention, everyone's attire is appropriate too.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar seems like it remains a Bokujou Monogatari that feels different from typical farming sims. There's that extra priority you need to take into account. This means, while you do have the same routines you'll develop, you also need to change up your strategies to make sure you are taking advantage of and building up that "customer base" at the weekly market. All this is set against a backdrop with a definite vibe that also looks different from other installments, feeling more European than others. It could be a refreshing change for those who missed it the first time around.
Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar will come to the Switch, Switch 2, and PC on August 27, 2025. The original Harvest Moon: Grand Bazaar is available on the DS.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 1:09 PM
Mage Arena is a new indie PVP title stylized after classic "boomer shooters," featuring pixelated graphics, old-school music, and an enchanting art direction. It differs in its utilization of voice, as every single spell in the game is cast by speaking its name, which is quite the concept.
Released just a few days before this article, Mage Arena is already racking up a ton of players. With tens of thousands of people flocking to duke it out on the game's maps by screaming various sorceries into the microphone, the game is gaining a ton of attention, not least because it is borderline revolutionary in its design.
While we've seen a ton of games utilize proximity voice (which is by no means a less-than-revolutionary step in design, especially for co-op horror), we haven't really had a game like this before, at least not in a spell, pun by all means intended.
What this approach to game design proves is that there's a lot more utility to in-game voice chat than meets the eye. Whereas proximity voice adds a ton of flavor to co-op gameplay, particularly in a horror environment where your buddies' voices just suddenly disappear, voice as a gameplay tool is certainly another level.
Instead of mice and clicks and keys, our voices become the ultimate means for gameplay execution, with each spell, action, or whatever else requiring us to speak to be performed. Other games might have done it already or tried, but Mage Arena's popularity is about to revolutionize voice commands in video games, despite Microsoft and others' failed attempts to vocalize their devices and products.
Now, if you haven't already, do make sure to try Mage Arena. It's just a few bucks on Steam and seemingly made by one person, and your support for indies means less success for corporate overreach in gaming.
Anyhow, what's your take on voice commands in video games? Do you see a future for them in Mage Arena style? Or do you think this is just wishful thinking on the part of one random dude? Do let me know below.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 12:21 PM
Following a massive 8.8-scale earthquake in Russia, several countries have issued tsunami warnings, including Japan, which forced Bandai Namco and FromSoftware to delay their planned new update for Elden Ring: Nightreign that was supposed to bring a Duo mode to the game, among other things.
Instead of releasing today, July 30, Nightreign's 1.02 patch is set to launch tomorrow, on July 31, FromSoftware has explained via its X account. "In light of the tsunami warning issued due to an earthquake near the Kamchatka Peninsula, we have decided to postpone the distribution of the update," the company said. The update will also launch alongside a new Everdark Sovereign cycle, giving players new challenges to tackle in the Soulslike.
Whether or not these Everdark Sovereigns are enough to keep the game alive is a topic we've discussed in detail here, in case you were wondering the same thing.
Patch 1.02 also aims to bring a host of UI and quality-of-life improvements, hopefully to make the game's core experience smoother and less cumbersome, as navigating some of its menus tends to be quite convoluted for no particular reason.
The delay above came as a result of an 8.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia's far eastern Kamchatka peninsula. AP reports that this is one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded, as well as that tsunami waves have reached Japan, Hawaii, and even as far as California. According to the report, major damage has not been recorded.
Japan was then forced to issue tsunami warnings and evacuation orders.
Thankfully, this otherwise potentially catastrophic calamity seems to be waning, as the AP reports lessening danger in the affected areas, with Japan switching its tsunami warnings to advisories, urging people to be cautious even as the threat subsides.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:37 AM
A scavenger hunt-focused event has arrived in Disney Dreamlight Valley, and it's brought with it some very tricky riddles to solve. One of the clues you need to figure out in the Treasure Hunt event tells you to venture to somewhere peaceful where pickaxe meets rock.
You're not given any additional information outside of this hint, so it can be difficult to figure out where to look and what to do to tackle this one. If you're not sure how to get it done, here's the solution for the pickaxe meets rock somewhere peaceful riddle in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Where is somewhere peaceful pickaxe meets rock in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
The solution to the pickaxe meets rock somewhere peaceful riddle in the Treasure Hunt event is a rock found in the Peaceful Meadow biome. There are a few different rocks you can find in this region, but for the purposes of this task, you're looking for the light grey rock chunks that spawn along the ground, not the dark grey ones tucked into the walls.
Your treasure is hidden in one of the many rocks cluttering up his biome. There's no way to determine which one it's in, so equip your Royal Pickaxe and get to work breaking all rocks you come across until one of them drops a clue you can pick up.
Be sure to check behind any buildings, houses, furniture, or other such items you have placed around the Peaceful Meadow biome when trying to find the rock that hides your treasure. They can spawn in some pretty hard-to-find places, so scouring the entire area is essential if you're having trouble finding them.
You might get lucky and mine the right rock on the first try, or it might take you several tries. Mine was in the fifth rock I mined close to the pond near the east end of the biome, but yours may appear here or anywhere else in this area.
The rock tied to this clue will drop a golden chest, a Star Coin, and a Gem for you to pick up. The chest contains a Memory Shard you can use to access a piece of the memory that leads to the grand prize featured in this event. It also counts toward the Expert Treasure Hunter duty.
You won't find treasure in this area until after you first unlock the clue hinting toward it, so if you don't have it yet, be sure to go hunting for some gold treasure cracks. This hint is also just one of many Treasure Hunt event clues and solutions you need to solve, so get ready to work through some more.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:12 AM
Apex Legends is getting a new permanent mode in season 26, Showdown. The new Wildcard game mode brings more condensed, 30-person matches perfect for making high-risk plays, trying new strategies, and fueling your gameplay with unique power-ups. As if the Apex Games couldn't get more frantic.
Wild Card condenses the thrill of an Apex match into a shorter, high-voltage package. Looting and reviving are streamlined in this 30-person mode, so there's less downtime and more combat, and the titular Wild Cards create room for bigger, bolder plays.
Wild Card principal designer JJ Williams called the mode "an experimental playground" in a press event ahead of release. It's meant to be a lower-stakes environment where you can try out strategies and compositions you normally wouldn't use in a match while still keeping it somewhat competitive. It's goofy enough to let you bring three of the same legend to a team (which is allowed in the mode)—but that doesn't make it any less hard-fought.
Each match, a set of Wild Card items is available in Replicators. These extra modifiers "allow you to experiment with speed, agility, and combat tactics," according to Williams. You unlock one Wild Card slot on rounds one, two, and three, for a maximum of three per match.
One of the Wild Cards, for instance, lets you wallrun. But before you start getting your hopes up for Titanfall 3, you can only run for about five meters before dropping down. Another one revives downed teammates upon getting a kill, so there are plenty of effects to tinker with.
To keep in tune with the mode's nature, Respawn is adding a new melee weapon: a baseball bat. No barbed wire or anything; just a plain, hyper-technological baseball bat. Its charged attack can send enemies flying long distances, and it's available within care packages in the mode, though "only for season 26," Williams said. Your teammates are safe, however.
With a compressed ring, squads must be ready to fight off the drop. Every player gets a self-revive kit right off the dropship, and they can revive as long as one member of the team is still in the fight, so keep that in mind before abandoning a downed enemy to help an ally.
Looting is considerably simpler: in the mode, each item has a dedicated slot, and you can find pre-kitted weapons around the map. Supply bins will also contain pre-kitted weapons, with their quality increasing at the end of each round. You don't have to wait until the ring closes to get better gear, though: you can level up your weapons by obtaining the new Evo Orbs.
After finishing off an enemy, you'll get a "loot explosion" containing ammo, shield cells, and Evo Orbs. This new pickup does a lot more than fits the label: it levels up your weapons, reduces respawn timers, grants a little bit of shield charge, kickstarts your health regeneration, and gives you a "sliver" of ult charge, according to Williams.
Respawn is also introducing an auto-looting system to Wild Card. You'll vacuum up any drops from enemies just by going over them. Death Boxes will still exist, but for weapons and scopes. This also clears up a lot of items from the pool.
The action kicks off in Apex's first map, the infamous Kings Canyon, which has been retrofitted with a slew of map toys—like gravity cannons, ziplines, and jump pads—for this occasion. You can jump into Wild Card when Showdown releases on Aug. 5.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:10 AM
Apex Legends' next season is introducing a new item type called Amps: lootable buffs you can find within the Apex Games' casual and ranked matches. Respawn Entertainment revealed five of them so far, and their effects range from better armor to infinite ammo.
"Amps are not just another gear slot," battle royale designer JJ Odell said at a press event ahead of the new season. "They're a set of distinct abilities that allow you to customize your playstyle and take on your rivals in your own way."
Respawn showed off a few of the new Amps during the event, and each seemed powerful enough to give players a good advantage in a fight. They have a multitude of uses, both offensively and defensively. The Bottomless Batteries Amp, for instance, doesn't consume any shield batteries as long as you have two of them in your inventory.
Infinite Ammo, on the other hand, does exactly what's on the tin: it grants unlimited ammo to your weapons at the expense of two inventory slots. You don't have to lug around 2000 bullets for your Devotion, and you can also swap guns liberally without having to find a different ammo type.
Three other Amps seem to be available with Showdown. With Overflow Healer, shield cells and syringes heal you over time for 100 percent of their base healing, while Power Booster reduces the cooldown for your ultimate and tactical. If you knock an enemy with it equipped, you refill a tactical charge on top of the other bonuses. There's also the simple-yet-effective Over Armor Amp, which boosts your max shield by 25 points.
These items will be available throughout the match, but expect them to start appearing by the midgame, according to Odell. You can find them in both unranked and ranked matches.
Amps have the potential to shake up the Apex meta, especially alongside the rest of the changes coming with Showdown. Players can hope for an Amp on supply bins starting on Aug. 5, when season 26 releases.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:09 AM
As you explore Grounded 2's map, you'll eventually stumble upon a picnic table that holds a large briefcase. On it, you'll spot two three-digit combination locks with no initial indicators of their answers. Let's dive into how to solve both briefcase combination locks in Grounded 2.
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Grounded 2 briefcase combination lock hints
You'll find the first briefcase combination lock answer on a newspaper on the picnic table. As you're exploring the picnic table, you'll spot a newspaper on its northwestern side. Part of it is rolled up, while another part has the numbers 137 underneath a crossword puzzle.
The second hint is atop a podium in the Ceremony part of the map. You'll find the podium in the northwestern corner of the region, with various items such as screwdrivers, soda bottles, and other objects creating ramps up its height. There are also some hidden passageways tucked behind obstacles and holes in the walls that lead up to the top. You can also climb up a large web to one of the podium's upper levels using a spider buggy if you have one.
Once you reach the top, you'll find two ORC butterflies guarding the area that you can either defeat or run away from. The code, 514, is on a small piece of paper in one of the podium's corners.
How to unlock the briefcase in Grounded 2
Now that you know both combination answers, return to the picnic table and input 137 and 514 into each side. 137 will go into the side closest to the spork, while 514 will go into the other side. Turn the dials until each passcode is in before activating their buttons to unhook the latches,
Upon inputting both combinations, the briefcase will open, revealing 500 Raw Science under some pamphlets, a few mints scattered around, and a milk molar inside a bottle.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:08 AM
Ranked Apex Legends will have a full plate when its next season, Showdown, kicks off next week. Its competitive mode is taking a page out of ALGS' book and adding dedicated drop zones to each squad—and those who survive can show off with a new cosmetic type called aura.
"Drop zones are designed to bring a little more structure to the beginning moments of a match," helping improve "competitive integrity and fairness" while separating ranked from the more casual modes, principal designer Bilal Arshad said at an event for press and content creators.
Each squad will see their designated drop zone when loading into the map, before picking their legends. You can contest enemies in the vicinity, but "the fastest path to loot will always be to claim your drop zone," according to the developer. Maps in ranked will maintain the same amount of loot, but Respawn Entertainment is taking a pass to make the quality of the loot more consistent between POIs.
Venture into this new competitive season to earn auras, a striking category of cosmetics that show off your current rank. Auras hover behind your character and above their shoulders, visibly showcasing your progress to anyone who catches a glimpse of them. A basic version is available to all players who gain or have access to ranked, but you must fight to earn and maintain your new colors.
Auras are extremely flashy, but they won't necessarily give away your position during a match. They're visible to all players when skydiving, and you can see them during a third-person emote. In-game, though, they only appear during a revive or a finisher, and only between the two people involved in the animation.
In addition to drop zones, the game's competitive will see the usual start-of-season tuning to its formulas. Gold and Silver players will see a slight increase in RP entry costs, and partaking in Bronze matches will now cost RP to reinforce the "careful, deliberate play" necessary to advance, according to Arshad.
To round out the changes to ranked, Respawn is toning down the RP gained from kills and assists with the new season, focusing on survival instead. The challenger bonus, awarded when facing enemies at a higher rank than you, is getting a bump.
The reduction of points for kills and assists may incite apprehension about ratting, when teams aim for a better placement by outlasting the competition instead of fighting. However, the studio is paying "careful attention" to player feedback and internal data, and the team will keep fingers on the dial to ensure the ranked mode is both fun and fair, according to Arshad.
Apex's 26th season, Showdown, releases on Aug. 5, alongside the new Wild Card permanent game mode, an overhauled RE-45, and more.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:06 AM
Caustic mains have been calling for buffs to the mad scientist, and Apex Legends' next season will have them in droves. The controller's famous Nox Gas will become even more lethal next week, and Bangalore may rise as a new potential counter.
Starting with season 26, Caustic is getting a suite of changes to his deadly toxin, making it even more dangerous. "Recklessly pushing into an area Caustic controls will be a death sentence," legend designer Brian Berryhill said at a press event ahead of the season, "so respect the gas, or else."
With the new season, Caustic's Nox Gas will deal more damage, immediately cap your speed, and strip their movement ability cooldown. The mad scientist is a direct response to Ash's mobile hit-and-run playstyle. "If you manage to gas Ash first, she'll have to fight it out," Berryhill said.
Bangalore is getting new legend upgrades to rein in Caustic's possible dominance. The left side of her tree makes her a "specialist that can clear the field," according to Berryhill. The soldier can electrify her abilities, launching an EMP on hit. This won't slow players down, but it will destroy any deployables within range. The right side focuses on her support capacities, especially with her smoke grenades.
These two major buffs also come with big reworks to smoke and gas particles. Both will be affected by enemy ordnance and legend abilities, allowing you to fully dissipate the effects for a short time. Throwing a grenade or an Arc Star, for instance, can give you enough visibility to put more pressure on a team when they're laying low in the fog.
The Caustic buff is compounded by a blanket buff to all Controller legends. Ring consoles can spawn an "extra tall evac" after scanning survey data, and Zone Overcharge will "continuously recharge shields while you're in the zone," Berryhill said.
Players can see how the new changes shake out once season 26, Showdown, launches on Aug. 5.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:05 AM
With every new patch for live service games, there comes a host of errors and issues. DBD is no exception, and its latest The Walking Dead update broke quite a few things in the title.
One of these issues is the Failed to Create Party error, displaying when you try to start up a game as a Survivor. It's a nuisance, but thankfully not difficult to fix. Here's everything you need to know.
'Failed to Create Party' DBD error, explained
This issue tends to affect primarily those trying to start the Survivor queue in DBD. When you click on the "Survivor" button under the "Play" tab, you're met with a long loading process that results in the error mentioned above.
Thankfully, this is just a glitch, and can be fixed (most of the time) by merely spamming the "Survivor" button. It took me some five or six tries to finally get past the error and load up into a game. That isn't to say things will immediately run smoothly, as this latest update also brought in the Accept Invitation Failed error when you invite friends after brute forcing through the party creation issue.
To fix that one, the person affected has to restart their game and be re-invited again, which should, most of the time, fix the issue.
This is a problem not related to your own machine or internet connection, but rather to BHVR's servers and services, which are sometimes bricked by major updates or large influxes of players, such as when a popular IP is added to the game. If nothing works, be patient and report the bug to Behaviour either on Reddit or other BHVR platforms, so the devs can come and fix it ASAP.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 11:04 AM
The RE-45 is one of the oldest weapons in Apex Legends, hailing from Titanfall, but it's never been so different. In the next season, Respawn Entertainment is reintroducing it as an energy pistol with a three-round burst, marking the game's first Elite weapon.
While Elite may seem like the name of a new skin tier, it's a new gameplay experiment by Respawn, explained in lore by being part of Ballistic's collection. "The goal of Elite weapons is to revitalize our weapon roster by reimagining what a weapon could do," lead battle royale designer Eric Canavese said at a press event before the new season.
Once Showdown releases on Aug. 5, the RE-45 Elite will replace the base version across the whole game, essentially vaulting the regular version. The same principle applies to future Elite weapons, with their more recent iteration taking over the basic slot. The Elite variant isn't necessarily permanent, however, and Respawn can always bring back the classic version if it fits its goals for the game.
Though the new RE-45 is the first Elite weapon, Respawn is keeping it "intentionally open-ended" as an experiment. There's no set expiration date for the new RE-45 or a release date for another Elite weapon yet, according to Canavese, though you can expect the overhauled pistol to stick around for at least a season.
"We're gonna take our cues from the community and see how it's fitting in the meta," Canavese said, "and we'll let, you know, stale metas and how we wanna be pushing playstyles and engagement ranges sort of help us understand when is the right time for an Elite weapon to come in and out."
Elite weapons present a creative opportunity for Respawn to flirt with the "what ifs" of a weapon, revitalizing old, lesser-used guns to fill a different gameplay space. Changing ammo type and firing mode, for instance, can change how the RE-45 makes it the first energy sidearm—even if it's not fully a new weapon.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 10:00 AM
The special Treasure Hunt event tasks you with solving an array of tricky clues in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Figuring out the right solution is tough but essential if you want to earn all of the exclusive event prizes.
The hints you're given are quite vague and don't provide you with all the key details you need to navigate through them. If one of the riddles has you stumped, here are all the Treasure Hunt event clues and solutions in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
All Treasure Hunt event riddles and answers
In total, there are seven clues you're given to solve throughout the entirety of the Treasure Hunt event. You're given a random one each time you dig up a golden treasure crack, so there's no way to determine what order you'll get them in. Because of this, you need to know all possible solutions so you're ready to tackle whichever one you receive.
All riddles point to one specific type of obstacle, but there's no way to know exactly which one contains your treasure. There are many of each specific obstacle type across their respective biomes, so you may have to break many before you find the one that has what you're looking for.
Rocks, ice chunks, and coral can be removed using your Royal Pickaxe. Fires and mushrooms must be watered using your Royal Watering Can. Stumps and bones can be cleared away by digging them up with your Royal Shovel. The process looks a bit different depending on which obstacle you come across, but your goal remains the same, as you simply need to keep clearing them away until you find what you're looking for.
You cannot find the treasure within these obstacles until you recover the clue that leads to it. Because of this, you should only ever go looking for treasure after you've recovered a clue for it from a sparkling golden treasure spot.
It takes a minimum of seven days to unlock all clues, although you technically only need four to get the grand prize featured in this event. Any clues you follow after this reward you with some bonus goodies like Gems and Star Coins, but no additional special prizes that are exclusive to the event.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 9:38 AM
Right after you discover materials like acorns, clovers, and weed stems in Grounded 2, you'll begin learning recipes involving blueberry leather. To make this, you need blueberry chunks, which you'll only find in a few specific locations outside of your starting zone.
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Blueberry location in Grounded 2
You have two main options for harvesting blueberries in Grounded 2:
If you want an early-game option that poses minimal risk, the picnic table is your best bet. However, if you want a spot where you can farm some blueberries at the cost of fighting (or avoiding) a powerful enemy, you can take your chances at the Ice Cream Cart and see what happens. Either way, I recommend picking up the Buggy before progressing to this point, as both locations are far from your starting location.
Your first option is the Ice Cream Cart. You'll find the blueberries in the southern part of this region, guarded by a challenging miniboss bug. The blueberries spawn in a large bush, so you'll need to jump and hit them with a melee weapon or shoot them with a bow before chopping away at them.
Alternatively, you can head to the picnic table directly north of the Snackbar. Although it's initially tough to climb and has some obstacles, it's much closer than the Ice Cream Cart, making it a great spot to visit early on. Below are the steps to take for navigating it:
Once you run through the cooler and reach the top of the table, you'll find multiple blueberries under its tablecloth. Use your Omni-Tool to break them and claim some blueberry chunks. Just watch out for the spiders here, as they can easily ruin the entire trek if they catch you off guard.
How to craft blueberry leather in Grounded 2
Once you've gotten your hands on some blueberry chunks, head to any nearby workbench or rebuild one before searching its Resources section. Here, you'll find a recipe for blueberry leather, which requires three fruit chunks to make.
All blueberry recipes in Grounded 2
Blueberry chunks and leather are required for multiple workbench crafting recipes and builds from your construction menu. Here's a list of crafting recipes that use blueberries as a key material:
In short, if you want your next armor upgrade or want to decorate your base with some training dummies, you'll need plenty of blueberry leather. To unlock these recipes, scan your blueberry chunks at a Resource Analyzer to learn more recipes involving them.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 9:24 AM
Every day at 1am CT, Pokémon TCG Pocket resets its daily Poké Gold usage limited, where you can spend a total of 720 Poké Gold on opening packs and other activities before the game locks you from using any more.
You can still buy more Poké Gold in-game and store as much as you want, but the game stops you from using any of it. You can sit on thousands of Poké Gold (up to 3,200), but once you hit that 720 Poké Gold cap. That's it. No more opening packs, no matter how badly you want to try and complete a set, until tomorrow, unless you have Hourglasses to use instead.
So effectively, you are locked to 120 packs through Poké Gold a day. This has sparked a lot of debate over whether Pokémon should remove the limit for those willing to spend money, or keep it for obvious (somewhat predatory) reasons when gambling on packs.
On one hand, the Poké Gold prevents people with legitimate addictions from spending all their money on virtual cards, as well as children who might get access to their parents' credit cards and blow thousands on virtual Pokémon cards. It exists as a fail-safe, and the limit can be considered a good thing to stop people from overspending their money.
I've personally stopped myself from spending a lot of money on a new expansion launch due to the usage limit. Without it, I'd probably keep going until I got the card I wanted from the set. Or until I was able to craft it after opening enough packs.
But on the other hand, there are those (exceptionally competitive players) who need to find a card from the set for a deck to run through ranked, and with trading not being a viable option for the new set, some might need to keep opening packs until they get everything they need if they aren't luckly enough to say, find a Trainer card or an ex they need later down the line.
There are a lot of arguments for and against removing the usage limit, but what do you think? Should it stay? Or go?
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 8:24 AM
A massive treasure hunt is afoot in Disney Dreamlight Valley, and if you want to earn some special prizes, you need to get to work tracking down the special gold treasure cracks. These spots lead you to the treasure you're after, but finding them can be tricky.
The valley is quite large, so figuring out where to look for these special spots can be pretty tough. It's especially difficult if your village is fairly decorated, so knowing exactly what to look for before you start the hunt is a great way to make this generally tedious process a bit easier. Here's how to find gold treasure cracks in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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Where to find Treasure Hunt event dig spots in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Sparkling golden dig spots can pop up in any biome around the regular village in DDV for the entire duration of the Treasure Hunt event. This includes:
You won't find them on any of the DLC worlds, so stick to the main valley to find the treasure you're seeking. These special cracks only appear for the limited duration of the Treasure Hunt event, so finding them while it's active is crucial if you want to earn event prizes.
Only one gold crack spawns per day, so you have to scour the entire village to find just one treasure spot. The chosen daily biome is random for all players, too, so your location will likely be completely different from others.
What do gold cracks drop in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
All gold cracks drop a treasure hunt clue you must solve to find the actual treasure. The clue leads to an obstacle you need to remove to find a golden chest. Inside this chest, you'll find a Memory Shard and a few bonus goodies like Gems and coins.
The Memory Shards can be opened to piece together the location of the grand prize reward. Opening these memories is also crucial for finishing the Expert Treasure Hunter event duty.
How often do gold cracks respawn in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
Gold cracks only respawn once per day. It's currently unknown whether a new one will appear if you haven't found the old one yet, but we'll test for this as the event progresses and update with our findings here. For now, though, it's best to ensure you always dig up the daily spot so you can make room for more to appear.
Tips for finding gold treasure cracks in Disney Dreamlight Valley
It can still be quite tricky to find the gold treasure cracks even when you know what you're looking for, so here are some tips to make this task easier.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 7:48 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
To complete the Expert Treasure Hunter duty, you need to dig up and open two special event Memory Shards during the Treasure Hunt event. This event was added with the Mysteries of Skull Rock update, but didn't actually start until July 30.
This is the only duty featured in the event, so it may take you a bit to get it done. To fully finish the entire event, you need to dig up more than just two memories, but for the purposes of this task, only two are required. The Expert Treasure Hunter duty acts as your first major event goal, as you can complete it, then keep hunting for memories to gain an additional reward.
The special event Memory Shards are obtained by digging up gold treasure cracks. Only one golden treasure crack appears each day, and the exact location varies for everyone. To find it, you need to check all the biomes around the valley. Once you locate it, equip your Royal Shovel, dig it up, read the clue, and find the right spot mentioned in it.
You'll get a special golden chest from breaking the obstacle at the right location, which then grants you a golden Memory Shard. Complete this task twice to finish the Expert Treasure Hunter duty.
Expert Treasure Hunter duty reward in Disney Dreamlight Valley
Your prize for finishing the Expert Treasure Hunter task is a Pirate Skull Motif. This item can be used to customize any Touch of Magic items, including the Pirate Mast prize you get from fully completing the event.
What is the Treasure Hunt event in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
The Treasure Hunt event is a new, treasure-hunting-focused event in DDV. To complete it, we need to use our Royal Shovels to find where the X marks the spot around the valley, which includes all gold treasure cracks. The rewards featured in this event include a Motif and a furniture item.
This event is fairly similar to Cheshire Chaos, especially the part of the event that revolved around hunting down Cheshire Cracks. Luckily, the treasure cracks are a lot easier to find in this one.
When is the Treasure Hunt event in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
The Treasure Hunt event began on July 30 and will run until Aug. 12. It will come to an end right before the next big update arrives. A new update themed around Inside Out is scheduled for sometime in August, so the event is a way to fill in the downtime before new content arrives. If you miss out on finishing this event, it may come back annually as most other events do, but it hasn't been confirmed to return yet, so it's best to fully tackle it while you can.
When you're done working on this task, 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 Wednesday, July 30, 2025 7:04 AM
The Wisdom of Sea and Sky is the fourth major expansion in Pokémon TCG Pocket, and there are over 200 cards for you to collect.
The full set of cards went live as expected on July 30. There are two packs to pick from featuring Ho-Oh and Lugia. There are some overlapping items, but most of the cards are exclusive to one type of packs. The table below will provide you the details of every card you can find in this expansion.
Disclaimer: List being updated
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Complete list of Pokémon TCG Pocket Wisdom of Sea and Sky set cards
The list of cards includes Commons and Rares that can be found in packs. There are 162 base items, but you can find full art and immersive art of rarer cards as well.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 6:53 AM
A fresh event has arrived in Disney Dreamlight Valley, and it's time to explore the village like a pirate to uncover buried treasure. The Treasure Hunt event is one of the trickiest events we've seen yet, so you may need some help working through it.
There are some special prizes you can't get anywhere else, so fully finishing all of the tasks featured in this event is crucial if you're hoping to obtain some new items. Here are all the Treasure Hunt event duties and rewards in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
Treasure Hunt event duties in Disney Dreamlight Valley
There are two duties featured in this event. Only one of them is listed on the official Collection page, while the other is simply the general quest you need to embark on and complete to obtain all event prizes. The missions you need to get done are as follows.
Treasure Hunt event rewards in Disney Dreamlight Valley
There are only two reward items featured in the Treasure Hunt event. This one is a lot smaller than most others, but the prizes featured in it are exclusive, so if you're interested in either one, tackling the event quests is the only way to unlock them.
The Pirate Mast furniture item is the grand prize in this event. It's a bit of a special one since it's a Touch of Magic item, so you can fully customize and recolor the flag of this mast with any Disney Motifs you like.
How to complete Treasure Hunt event in Disney Dreamlight Valley
To complete the Treasure Hunt event, you need to piece together a memory by solving riddles buried around the village. This is a pretty tricky undertaking, so here's a full breakdown of how to tackle this process.
There's no way to know which biome the gold crack will spawn in each day, so you need to carefully scour all of them to find it. They're similar in appearance to the Cheshire Cracks from the past Cheshire Chaos event, but larger and brighter, making them overall easier to spot.
How long is the Treasure Hunt event in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
The Treasure Hunt event is available to complete from July 30 to Aug. 12. This means you only have about two weeks to get it done, so getting started as soon as possible is crucial if you want to claim all available prizes.
If you're not sure what to do next after finishing this event, there are plenty of quests to work on around the valley. You might consider tackling The Two Flames United, Collateral Damage, and Rekindling the Fire.
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Destructoid Wednesday, July 30, 2025 6:44 AM
Mario Kart World's latest patch notes seem to address a broader issue from the online community, with Nintendo increasing the chances of getting lap-type races in online VS. mode.
Last month's patch reduced the chance of lap-type races when picking random, and was met with revolts from fans online who felt that Nintendo was railroading racers into playing the game as they intended, instead of giving players options to play as they desired.
Now, included in today's patch notes, Nintendo has made changes to online VS. modes. The patch notes include a statement that reads, "The team has increased the frequency of lap-type courses appearing in the selection when choosing the next course in 'VS Race' and wireless races," which seems to rectify the changes made last month.
While the patch does allow more options for players to enjoy the three-lap style races, the lack of a permanent option to only play on lapped tracks instead of interlinked courts might still upset a vast majority. But it's a small but good sign that Nintendo appears to be listening to its community. So maybe there is hope for an additional VS. mode option in the future for circuit courses only after all. Here's hoping.
Outside of that, here are the full patch notes for those who want to see what else was added in the latest version:
Mario Kart World Update 1.2.0
General
Fixed Issues
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