GamersHeroes Tuesday, August 5, 2025 5:58 PM A new chapter for Football Ultimate Team, FUT is changing in EA SPORTS FC 26 based on how you play and what you've asked for. The post EA SPORTS FC 26 FUT Deep Dive Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, August 5, 2025 5:00 PM Starting September 14, the Single Bloom Pokemon Flabébé will be featured in Pokemon GO as part of September Community Day! The post Pokemon GO September 2025 Community Day Featuring Flabébé appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, August 5, 2025 4:49 PM Let the cozy adventure begin - Sunblink and Sanrio's Hello Kitty Island Adventure is now available for the PlayStation 5. The post Hello Kitty Island Adventure Now Available for the PlayStation 5 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, August 5, 2025 1:54 PM Taking brutality to the next level, the latest trailer for Techland Games' Dying Light: The Beast provides a glimpse into the increased gore and brutality found in the title. The post Dying Light: The Beast "Blood & Guts" Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:53 PM Fusing together third-person action with real-time strategy (RTS) gameplay, Arc Games and Snapshot Games' Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids has released a new trailer that takes a closer look at its multiplayer. The post Chip 'n Clawz vs. The Brainioids Multiplayer Overview Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:34 PM The wild world of MMO tanking has been reimagined as a compelling single-player roguelite in solo developer Oren Koren's Don't Lose Aggro - see how it plays out with its new demo! The post Single-Player MMORPG Don't Lose Aggro Demo Live appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, August 5, 2025 3:39 PM
Amazon's sci-fi flop contains a scene that perfectly sums up why the movie is being roasted online The post Everything That's Bad About The New <i>War Of The Worlds</i> Movie In One Scene appeared first on Kotaku. |
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The Switch just went up in price but it's never been cheaper on eBay and Facebook Marketplace The post It's The Perfect Time To Buy A Used Video Game Console appeared first on Kotaku. |
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He reportedly shouted something about launching nukes into space The post The Internet Reacts To President Trump Wandering Around On The White House Roof appeared first on Kotaku. |
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RTA in Japan is working with Nintendo to individually license future usage of the company's first-party video games The post Nintendo Forces Speedrunning Group To Apply For Permission To Feature Any Of Its Games appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, August 5, 2025 1:00 PM
People are giving up on games rather than just playing on Easy The post Just Lower The Difficulty, You Fragile, Ridiculous People appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:19 PM
Epic's battle royale is kicking off a new season with one of the coolest trailers I've seen in years The post New <i>Fortnite</i> Ad Perfectly Captures The Awesomeness Of '90s <i>Power Rangers</i> appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:35 AM
The retro comic-book brawler is bursting with style and possibilities The post <i>Marvel Cosmic Invasion</i> Turns <i>Marvel Vs. Capcom</i> Into A Kick-Ass Brawler appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:50 AM
Also Pilotwings comes to the Nintendo Music app, the Switch 2 might get smaller game card sizes, and IGN suffers more layoffs The post The Creator Behind Stop Killing Games Is Taking A Break appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:24 AM
Some of the best games of 2025 are headed to Game Pass Standard The post Game Pass Jumpstarts August With <i>Assassin's Creed Mirage</i> appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:02 AM
Here's how to avoid paying money and rock the OG look The post <i>Street Fighter 6</i>: How To Unlock Elena's Original Outfit For Free appeared first on Kotaku. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 5:49 PM You've checked your approach speed, you've factored in crosswinds, you know the runway's a short one - but have you made sure it's clear of dinosaurs? It's a problem you may soon be facing in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, because an officially licensed Jurassic World add-on has been announced for the game. Letting you explore several iconic islands, embark on themed missions, and even spot some dinos out the cockpit window, it's aiming to launch in just a few weeks' time. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Microsoft Flight Simulator review, The best PC simulation games, Microsoft Flight Simulator system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 4:06 PM It's been a particularly tricky few days for Dead By Daylight - a game that is, admittedly, no stranger to bumps in the road. A couple of buggy patches and problematic perks, and criticism of Behaviour Interactive's Kill Switch system, has seen community sentiment sour despite the recent release of its The Walking Dead crossover. Now, Behaviour has issued a statement apologizing to DBD fans for the recent issues and promising a review and overhaul of the Kill Switch. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: DBD killer tier list, Best horror games, DBD codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 5:57 PM I've heard a lot of good things about Stormgate, despite its rocky start in early access. The free-to-play RTS not only comes from a studio helmed by ex-Starcraft devs, but it has a science fantasy universe and worldbuilding assisted by Blizzard legend Chris Metzen, as well as some sick looking graphics. I'm usually the kind of person who waits for a game to leave early access before I take the plunge, so luckily for me, Stormgate is hitting 1.0 today. Even better, you can play its much-anticipated debut campaign right now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RTS games on PC, Best strategy games on PC, Best free PC games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 1:50 PM Picture the scene - you're in a high stakes match in Rivals, the most competitive experience there is in EA FC Ultimate Team. The score is tied, and your opponent has just given away a late penalty. It's an easy opportunity for you to nab the win, but your outraged adversary quits the match, stealing that inevitable victory away from you. The majority of FUT players will have gone through this pain at least once, but FC 26 is going to launch with some new protections in place that will grant you victories in certain scenarios. Continue reading FC 26 Ultimate Team doubles down on one of FC 25's best changes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA Sports FC 26 system requirements, Best sports games, Best soccer games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 1:00 PM Another fantastic month of games just dropped via Humble Choice, with Steam Deck owners able to pick up eight verified or playable games for just $14.99, saving well over $200 against the total MSRP. This month's selection includes epic everything from the epic, 100+ hour JRPG Persona 5 Royal to the nostalgic tactical strategy game Warpips. The Steam Deck OLED is still happily occupying the top spot on our guide to buying the best gaming handheld, and each month, Humble Choice offers a great way to add Deck-compatible games to your Steam library for way under MSRP. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 1:08 PM August 5, 2025: Use the new Bingo Blitz free credits link before it expires. What are the new free Bingo Blitz credits? You won't be playing much bingo without them, that's for sure. Even if you've exhausted your usual free credits in Bingo Blitz through login rewards and premium subscriptions, the secret to playing another round is through our Bingo Blitz credits links. New Bingo Blitz free credits links work in much the same way as Monopoly Go dice links. One click and your account is automatically topped up with credits ready to be used on multiple rounds or one big blow-out session with multiple cards. The choice is yours. Continue reading Free Bingo Blitz credits August 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Bingo Blitz credits, Best card games, Best PC board games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:50 PM We've not seen a genuinely competitive Intel gaming CPU in some time, at least on our gaming PCs, but it's a different case on mobile. A new set of benchmarks shows that the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is a decent performer on the MSI Claw 8 AI+ compared to the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme. While AMD does still come out on top, it's not a total disaster for Intel, proving it can be a serious contender in future handhelds against AMD-powered options such as the Steam Deck. That's a far cry from its dominant position a few years ago, but Intel will be happy to know it can compete in this arena. AMD has, so far, dominated the market, with all the models on our best handheld guide using AMD chips so far. Luckily, MSI has helpfully used both AMD and Intel processors in its Claw lineup, allowing us to see how an Intel-powered Steam Deck rival can perform against AMD alternatives. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:33 PM Since Phasmophobia became an overnight hit, many games have tried to replicate its success. Many have failed. There's something special about Kinetic Games' co-op horror hit, and the developer knows it. Not taking anything for granted despite a confirmed movie adaptation from Blumhouse Productions, Kinetic has continued to improve and iterate on the game with numerous updates. The latest includes a rework for the Grafton Farmhouse map, and a brand new location too: Nell's Diner. Dripping with that classic American neon aesthetic and filled with delicious-looking props, is there anywhere better to hunt ghosts? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games on PC, Best VR games, Best ghost games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:25 PM What are traits in The Outer Worlds 2? The first game had attributes, but this time round we're experimenting with personality traits including both positive and negative traits that help shape your character and interactions throughout the Arcadia system. If you're already planning which type of Earth Directorate agent you'll be when The Outer Worlds 2 release date arrives, you need to take background, skills, and traits into account. Traits in The Outer Worlds 2 are chosen alongside your background at the beginning of the RPG game and dictate your choices and available dialogue options throughout, with negative traits hindering and potentially helping, too. Continue reading The Outer Worlds 2 traits explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: RPG games, The Outer Worlds 2 release date, Space games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:36 PM AMD is reportedly ready to finally move to a new gaming CPU socket in the next few years, with the first unconfirmed details about its future AM6 socket starting to leak out. The new AM6 design will reportedly feature a higher pin count, but will retain a very similar design, giving it compatibility with existing AM5 coolers. We're expecting to see AM6 appear with future Zen 7 gaming CPUs, with earlier AMD Zen 7 rumors pointing to a late 2027 or early 2028 launch date. It looks like you'll need a new motherboard when Zen 7 launches, however, with existing designs in our best gaming motherboard guide all featuring the AM5 layout. With a higher pin count, cross-compatibility with older AMD chips won't be an option. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:18 PM I've said it before and I'll say it again, there's nothing better than being able to pilot your own ship through a vast, virtual galaxy. In my humble opinion, it's a quintessential part of creating a space game, and it's something that Keepsake Games' Jump Ship promises in droves. Packed with enough FPS action to rival the likes of Helldivers 2, the co-op space game is trying to capture the intergalactic scale of its adventure with a snazzy new rebrand, which of course includes a fresh title: Jump Space. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best co-op games, Best space games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:00 PM If you've ever dreamed of ruling a 19th-century country, there are worse ways you can do it than by loading up Victoria 3. We called it, "the most beautiful game Paradox has ever made," and stand by that statement. The grand strategy title puts you in the shoes of various world leaders in order to simulate this tumultuous and transformative period of world history. And now, Paradox is turning its gaze on the Balkans. During an unstable epoch for central Europe, the National Awakening immersion pack focuses on the ideological struggles of the region as it wrestles with nationalism and bureaucratic reform. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best grand strategy games, Best 4X games, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:57 AM Intel is reportedly struggling to put its next-generation Panther Lake mobile gaming CPUs into production. That's according to a new report, which suggests that the company's new 18A semiconductor manufacturing process is struggling to produce enough usable chips, putting the future of the whole project into question. Intel Panther Lake is the company's future lineup for laptop gaming CPUs, with the chipmaker working on an alternate Nova Lake lineup for its next-gen desktop CPUs. If Intel wants to power the future models in our best gaming laptop buying guide, it's going to need to provide a suitable, workable CPU lineup that can compete with the best that AMD has to offer. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:01 PM What are the best life games on PC? Well, it depends on what you're looking for and what kind of fantasy you envision. As we look ahead to the likes of Paralives and The Sims 5, we've built some alternative lives in a range of the latest and greatest life sims so we can guide you to the best one to make your dreams a (virtual) reality. There's more here than just farming and dating – though there's plenty of that as well. Like life itself, life simulation games come in all forms, and while your mind might leap to games like The Sims 4 and other staples of the genre, there are a host of inventive takes on the formula. Some of the best PC games that imitate life probe what it means to be alive, while others simply let you bake, date, or live as a witch. Be they adjacent to management games, farming games, or dating sims, here are the best life games in 2025. Continue reading Best life games to play in 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dreamlight Valley recpie list, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:49 AM What are the best The Sims 4 houses? If you've run out of ideas to make the best Sims 4 house you possibly can, are looking for a challenging new project to test your skills, or want to download the very best gallery houses, these are some of the best Sims 4 house designs right now. We're constantly amazed by the incredible skills of the The Sims 4 community and the houses we still see being built over a decade since the life sim's release. While you can download players' houses straight from the Gallery, browsing them is also a great way to develop your own skills, so whichever method you're here for, these are our favorite Sims 4 houses to check out next. Continue reading The best Sims 4 houses and how to download them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, The Sims 4 cheats |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:27 AM Not only do you not need a VR headset to dive into VRChat, but the VRChat system requirements are also no great challenge for any modern gaming rig. Of course, if you own extra VR tracking gear, your experience will be even better, as VRChat supports full-body tracking, finger tracking, and more to create a fully immersive experience. Over hundreds of thousands of worlds, VRChat avatars socialize, build, and play without the need for you to shell out for the best gaming PC from our buying guide. That said, you might want to consider picking up the best VR headset for your budget to get the most out of the game, which ultimately doesn't demand much from your PC to run. Continue reading VRChat system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:26 AM There's a surprising gulf between the minimum and recommended Frosthaven system requirements, but the entry-level specs shouldn't stress any modern gaming rig. They're so low, in fact, that even a decade-old device should be able to get it running. You definitely won't need the best graphics card from our buying guide to get Frosthaven up and running, but you'll need a decent mid-range PC or laptop if you want to play the game at its very best. Of course, the game is still in early access, so the overall requirements could fluctuate as additional updates are released. Continue reading Frosthaven system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:00 AM Want to know the best Overwatch 2 Stadium DPS build codes? With over 30 different options to pick from to improve your weapon, survivability, and abilities, it's difficult to know which ones you should focus on. Our Overwatch 2 Stadium DPS builds will save you from a headache by highlighting the best options for your characters. With the right Overwatch 2 Stadium DPS build codes, you can transform your Overwatch 2 characters to make them almost unrecognizable, both in terms of sheer damage output and their abilities. It's easy to put together a bad build in the multiplayer game, but if you follow along to the steps outlined in this guide, you won't ever have that problem again. Continue reading Best Overwatch 2 Stadium DPS build codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:53 AM Want to know the best Overwatch 2 Stadium tank build codes? The backbone of any strong Overwatch team is usually linked to the strength of the squad's tank. The perfect tank strikes a balance between soaking up damage and landing crucial kills, but you can't do this without the right Overwatch 2 Stadium tank builds. We've looked through all the items and powers on offer to create the best Overwatch 2 Stadium tank build codes, giving you a range of options using the Overwatch 2 characters available in the Stadium game mode. With the right build, you should have no problems dominating in the multiplayer game to earn the praise and adoration of your teammates. Continue reading Best Overwatch 2 Stadium tank build codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:52 AM I'm a simple fella with simple needs when it comes to horde shooters. Me see monster. Me shoot monster. Monster explodes into a billion pieces. Brain drip feeds me a morsel of dopamine. Me joyful. It's a simple cycle for a simple fella with simple needs. Marie Kondo'ing zeds in Killing Floor 3, however, doesn't spark joy. In fact, it doesn't really spark much of anything. To help explain why, we need to head back to 2005. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Killing Floor 3 system requirements, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:46 AM Want to know the best Overwatch 2 Stadium support build codes? The Stadium game mode has taken the Overwatch 2 player base by storm, but there's quite a big learning curve, even for seasoned veterans. Not only can you play from a third-person perspective, but you also need to think about your character-specific build. Overwatch 2 Stadium support build codes are here, and you need to carefully pick your weapons, items, and abilities while considering your economy. Support characters keep the team alive with their healing abilities, and with the right build, they can also deal a surprising amount of damage. We're here to break down which Overwatch 2 characters you should use in the multiplayer game along with the best Overwatch 2 Stadium support builds to get you up and running. Continue reading Best Overwatch 2 Stadium support build codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:42 AM How do you get an FC 26 beta code? Every year, EA Sports releases a closed beta version of its latest game so that players can test the new gameplay changes and check out the new features. However, getting access isn't as simple as it is for other games. You'll no doubt see fans of the sports game shouting on social media about being sent a code for the latest beta, but the whole process is very cloak-and-dagger. If you're looking to try the two new gameplay variants in FC 26, we'll explain what you can do to get access to the EA Sports FC 26 closed beta. Continue reading FC 26 beta guide - how to get closed beta code MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA Sports FC 26 system requirements, Best sports games, Best soccer games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:26 AM Who is on the Tekken 8 tier list? The only way to become the King (or Queen) of the Iron Fist tournament is to pick a powerful character, someone capable of defeating the majority of the roster without breaking a sweat. The Tekken games are known for their exceptional character balancing, meaning you should be able to pick anyone on the Tekken 8 roster without having to worry about any glaring weaknesses. That being said, even the best fighting games with amazing character balancing still feature tier lists, and Tekken 8 is no exception. We're going to break down each character and highlight their strengths and weaknesses to determine who tops our Tekken 8 tier list. Continue reading Tekken 8 tier list - best characters ranked MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Tekken 8 roster, Tekken 8 review, Tekken 8 system requirements |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:19 AM There are few games that live in my head rent-free. I often think about Before Your Eyes, a tear-jerking narrative adventure played entirely by blinking. Citizen Sleeper also pops into my head relatively regularly. And then there's Disco Elysium. I've run out of superlatives for Studio ZA/UM's detective RPG masterpiece, but the game has been marred in recent years by explosive divisions within the development team, which has led to the original creators leaving the studio. The true story is far more complex and much of it likely hidden from the public, but, as a result, the Disco Elysium mobile port- which released today with little fanfare - has been met with derision. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Disco Elysium review, Best RPGs on PC, The best PC games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:01 AM What are the Battlefield 6 classes? One of the most fundamental parts of the Battlefield experience is its class system. Having various ways to play the FPS means that you don't have to rely on being a crack shot if you want to help your team; you could fulfill the role of a pacifist medic, not firing a shot for the entire round, and still make a huge difference. With the Battlefield 6 release date approaching and one of several BF6 betas on our doorstep, it's time for players to gear up and prepare for what's to come. One of the most important things you can decide on is which class you'll play as in the FPS game - do you want to be all guns blazing, first through the door? Or is a ranged recon role more suited to your playstyle? Here is every class in Battlefield 6, their traits, and gadgets. Continue reading Battlefield 6 classes explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Battlefield 6 preview, Battlefield 6 release date, Battlefield 6 weapons |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 5, 2025 1:00 PM  Got three (or maybe four) monitors and want to condense things into one, suitably massive canvas for your work or the best ultrawide games? We might just have the deal for you. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:33 PM  Peak developers Aggro Crab have taken issue with an imitation of their game created in 100% non-problematic kiddy funhouse sim Roblox, saying that they'd prefer people pirate their creation than play its predatory WonkoVision double. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:05 PM  Helldivers 2's warp pack sounded like great fun as soon as it was announced as part of last month's Control Group warbond, and it's warped its way into many players' hearts. This is thanks in part to some cool tricks and glitches you can use it to pull off, with the game's latest patch having seen Arrowhead opt to outlaw the cheekiest of these. You see, for the uninitiated, each mission in the shooter kicks off with you descending onto a planet and therefore ends with you being extracted via shuttle back up to your ship. It's the circle of Helldiver life and it moves us all. Well aside from folks who'd taken to using a well-timed warp to escape their ride home as it took off. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:00 PM  In an ideal reality, power banks for the Steam Deck would not exist, and we'd all be able to play our portable PCs uninterrupted from sunrise to sunset. World peace, I imagine, would follow shortly thereafter. For now, however, there are plenty of games that will cut a Steam Deck and/or Steam Deck OLED's battery life to a couple of hours or less, so it's worth getting them some help – especially for lengthy travels that would deny you the use of their own chargers. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:37 AM  A brace of Silent Hill f reporting has treated us to the first details of the game's combat system. Here are the headlines: counter attacks, weapon degradation and an energy bar that lets you perform power moves and dodge in slow motion. It's apparently reminiscent of Dark Souls in that you have a stamina system and the dodge and counter timing can be tricky - a summary I would say also describes Punch-Out! from 1984, if I wanted to be a snarky little shitlord. There are no guns, just melee weapons that range from scavenged baseball bats to naginata polearms, looted from a spirit world of shrines and masked figures. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:51 AM  A stickfellow in a top hat's just burst through a twentieth story window, taking a fatal tumble down the corporate ladder, and all because I lobbed a parcel at him. This kind of thing happens all the time in Stick It to the Stickman, the roguelite beat 'em up that Anger Foot devs Free Lives are set to release in early access form later this month. It's glorious enough to forgive any frustration you might have been left with when publishers Devolver Digital announced late last year that the corporate slapfest had been delayed into 2025. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:08 AM  I'd love to say that Bloodgrounds plunged me into a crimson mist, but in practice, this arena tactics RPG with town-building feels as cosy as a pair of soft leather socci on a frosty Saturnalia. The setup: you are a gladiator from a Roman-themed fantasy world, who has recently won his freedom in the arena. How is he celebrating his freedom? By becoming a gladiator manager himself, as he continues his quest for vengeance upon the Emperor who slaughtered his father. |
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Siliconera Tuesday, August 5, 2025 6:00 PM
Back in 2019, a Yotsuba&! Nendoroid of Yotsuba Koiwai appeared, and now the figure of the manga character will finally be back in 2026. She'll return in Japan in February 2026, then later launch again in Q3 2026 worldwide. She'll cost ￥5,500/$36.99. While it is still possible to find the original at some stores online, she's far more expensive than expected due to being out of print.
Yotsuba is a bit unusual for one of these types of figures. That's because she has five face plates with her. They show her when she's happy, staring blankly, shouting, crying, or extremely joyful. She has her teddy bear Juralumin (Julietta) with her, which has its own stand or can be held by the figure. She also comes with a paintbrush and can of paint. Basically, it's everything she came with before.
Here are some of the example photos.
This isn't the only Yotsuba Koiwai Nendoroid out there, as Good Smile Company released a variant in 2023. She appeared in a winter coat for that figure. The Juralumin bear that came with that one was dressed to match her.
2026 marks another notable occasion for Yotsuba&!. Another volume of the manga in which Yotsuba Koiwai, her dad, and her neighbors' daily lives are on display will debut early next year in English. Yen Press confirmed it will launch volume 16 on January 20, 2026. This comes years after volume 15 debuted in September 2021.
The Yotsuba Koiwai Nendoroid will show up in Japan again in February 2026, then release worldwide in Q3 2026. Pre-orders close on September 17, 2025.
The post Yotsuba&! Yotsuba Koiwai Nendoroid Returns in 2026 appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, August 5, 2025 5:00 PM
Sanrio announced a new Allone collection of separate clear cases for the Nintendo Switch 2, with Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and Cinnamoroll among the featured mascot characters on them. There will be six styles total. They'll debut in Japan on August 8, 2025, and each one is 2,530円 (~$17). While there's no US release date for them, we have seen past Allone Sanrio cases for older Nintendo models appear on storefronts like Amazon.
Each of the clear cases are designed to snap around both the consoles and the Joy-Con 2 controllers. There is a gap in the back of the case designed to hold the console so the stand can still be extended. With the Joy-Con 2, there are holes for the controller buttons to go through. While mascots like Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, My Melody, Pochacco, or Pompompurin are the focus on each Switch 2 case, other characters appear alongside them in some cases. Baku is on the back of the Kuromi case with her. Flat is holding hands with My Melody for that one. Cinnamoroll stands next to Milk. Finally, Pompompurin's best friend Muffin the hamster is present on that accessory.
Here's how all six designs look, as well as what the packages for them look like. We only see how each one looks from the back.
While we don't know if these will show up in the US, Hello Kitty TMNT Happy Meal toys will show up at McDonald's.
The Allone Sanrio Switch 2 cases with Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, My Melody, Pochacco, or Pompompurin on them will debut in Japan on August 8, 2025. It's unknown if we could end up seeing the accessories worldwide.
The post Sanrio Switch 2 Cases Feature Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, August 5, 2025 4:00 PM
Shift Up shared details about the next Goddess of Victory: NIKKE update arriving on August 7, 2025, and it will feature an Absolute story event featuring the members of the squad after Rapi leaves, with Tactical Upgrade alts of the characters Emma, Eunhwa, and Vesti also appearing as part of it. Each of them will roll out in banners staggered throughout the update in August. Likewise, the story will start immediately after the update, then continue after the second part releases on August 14, 2025.
Here's the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE Absolute trailer that goes over the departure of Rapi, gets into the Tactical Upgrade story, and shows the reactions of her allies Emma, Eunhwa, and Vesti. It begins with the three of them finding out Rapi is no longer of the squad. Emma explained she saw Rapi's room and notes before this happened. From there, we see some gameplay footage clips that highlight each of them in battle. That starts with Eunhwa, before moving on to Emma and Vesti. A Day Off Eunhwa: Tactical Upgrade costume and teasers for the chapters show up after that. So is the Solo Raid Museum.
We know the full schedule for when each SSR Goddess of Victory: NIKKE character banner will appear too. Note that each one of them will be available in Ordinary Recruit, Social Point Recruit, and from Mold items once their focus banner ends.
The Eunhwa: Tactical Upgrade Day Off costume is available in the Not Tactical 21-day login event as a reward.
Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is available for the PC and mobile devices, and the Absolute Tactical Upgrade storyline with new versions of the characters Emma, Eunhwa, and Vesti start to arrive on August 7, 2025.
The post NIKKE Tactical Upgrade Emma, Eunhwa, and Vesti Appear appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, August 5, 2025 3:00 PM
While people who took part in the 8.4 Honkai Impact 3rd beta already saw the Coralie Battlesuit Behold! Fate-Defying Dragon, HoYoVerse started sharing details about the new character online ahead of her debut in the next patch. There's a trailer showing her off, and we already know some details about her typing and attacks due to previous announcements.
This Coralie Battlesuit is a Mecha type. As the name suggests, she gained draconic abilities as a result of the story so far, and that's reflected in her appearance and attacks. She'll be able to use claws as well as a hammer. She'll deal Fire damage too, and she does feature Astral Ring abilities like other Part 2 units.
Here's the full Honkai Impact 3rd YouTube Short for the Coralie Battlesuit Behold! Fate-Defying Dragon.
Her original Valkyrie Blastmetal debuted after Part 2 of the story started. While that also deals Fire damage with its attacks, it is a PSY type unit.
This will mark the second additional Battlesuit for a Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2 character in a row. The 8.3 patch added Erdos Helia Planar Armament: Warped Spacetime. She's close connected to Coralie. The two are partners who work together as part of the Mars Exploration initiative.
Honkai Impact 3rd is available for the PC and mobile devices, and the Coralie Battlesuit Behold! Fate-Defying Dragon will debut in the upcoming 8.4 update.
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Siliconera Tuesday, August 5, 2025 2:00 PM
Nintendo shared a trailer for Kirby and the Forgotten Land and Star-Crossed World, given the Switch 2 expansion and update arrives on August 28, 2025, and the video highlights the new story and gameplay. Things all begin with a meteor crashing, transforming the terrain and existing monsters and scattering Starries everywhere.
Since Star-Crossed World is taking place in the Forgotten Land, many of the areas will look familiar. This is because Kirby will be returning to spots he visited in the main campaign to deal with the new threats and collect the Starries. Because of the influence of the meteor, crystals can completely change the landscape and terrain, perhaps even offering access to new areas.
This will also mean three new Kirby Mouthful Modes present, with gameplay highlighting how each work in Kirby and the Forgotten Land Star-Crossed World. Spring Mouth triggers when he inhales a spring, and it allows him to jump to greater heights and perhaps even smash down on enemies and objects. Inhaling a gear triggers Gear Mouth and makes it possible to vertically and horizontally scale certain areas. Inhaling a sign causes him to go to Sign Mouth mode, which lets you sled down inclines.
Here's the full Kirby and the Forgotten Land Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World expansion gameplay and story trailer.
Kirby and the Forgotten Land is available on the Switch, and the Switch 2 update and Star-Crossed World expansion will arrive on August 28, 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, August 5, 2025 1:00 PM
Square Enix updated the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store to add a Shagcat mount that lets someone ride a giant Shagcoat Cat with unique animations throughout the lands and skies. It costs $24, and that gets you a whistle you can use to summon it.
As is common for these more expensive mounts, it is an account-wide purchase. So every character you own will get a Shagcoat Cat Whistle in their inventory. It basically resembles a Maine Coon or Norwegian Forest Cat with a blue bow around the neck as a collar. Three mount actions are available when riding it. One features the cat stretching, another shows it cleaning its paw, and the last one makes it hiss.
Square Enix shared a trailer with us, so we can see all three of those mount actions and what it's like to ride it on the ground and through the sky.
Here are the official screenshots:
While the Shagcoat Cat is a feline mount in FFXIV, it isn't the only one available. A number of others also appeared ahead of it. Fatter Cat is another one based on the existing Fat Cat mascot character that also appeared as a minion. It's also another cat mount sold in the Final Fantasy XIV Online Store for $24. A Coeurl appeared in the A Realm Reborn Collector's Edition as a bonus. Dark Knights can earn a War Panther too.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Shagcat mount Shagcoat Cat Whistle is available in the FFXIV Online Store alongside the 7.3 update.
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Siliconera Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:00 PM
For about three weeks from August 8, 2025, you'll be able to purchase a special McDonald's Japan Happy Meal manga version of the South Korean manhwa series Survival. This volume will feature Geo and Pipi going to the Zombie Park theme park and going through various troubles while explaining how attractions like roller coasters work to teach kids about physics and the like. The Survival manhwa won't be the only thing you can get from McDonald's Japan this summer, as Pokemon are back. On August 8, 2025, you'll be able to get a toy with your Happy Meal. [Thanks, Game Watch!]
The Survival book will cost 490 JPY ($3.35), and is a special edited version of the theme park volume of the series. If you scan the QR code that comes with the book, you can also play two games that'll let you use what you learned in the book. The first game, Safe Gatekeeper, has you deciding if someone passes the safety requirements to let them on a ride. The second game, Drop Tower Operation, is a programming game that has you operating a drop tower. You will only be able to play these games until September 30, 2025.
As for the Pokemon McDonald's Happy Meal toys, possible prizes feature Pikachu, Squirtle, Eevee, and Charmander. There is also a secret toy. McDonald's Japan originally announced these toys in mid-July 2025, though it only posted pictures of Pikachu and Charmander. McDonald's will also give Pokemon cards to those who purchase a Happy Meal, and everyone can receive a special Pikachu card.
The Survival comic is only available for purchase at McDonald's Japan from August 8, 2025, which is also when the Pokemon toys appear as Happy Meal prizes.
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Siliconera Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:00 AM
Capcom has opened a new listing for a room lamp modeled after Khezu from the Monster Hunter series on its Japanese e-Capcom website. This lamp will appear in December 2025 at ¥5,500 / $37.25, and people residing outside Japan can also place orders via the WorldShopping widget.
This chibi Khezu lamp will be around 14 cm (~5.5 in) long, with an approximate width and height of 10.5 cm (~4.13 in). The owner will be able to power the lamp with a USB Type-C cable or three AAA batteries.
The lamp will have two light color modes in white and blue. The latter will represent the in-game scenes of Khezu launching an electric attack, but Capcom assures prospective owners that this mode will not electrocute them in any way. The lamp can also turn off the lights by itself after four hours have passed.
These sample images show how the lamp will look like:
Capcom has been frequently releasing merchandise based on Khezu as one of the most popular monsters from the Monster Hunter series. Prior examples include the early 2025 Sushiro collaboration that had a Khezu tissue holder and the 2025 Osaka Expo that featured a Myaku-Myaku colored Khezu figure and Gaufre-fre waffle cans.
The Monster Hunter Khezu room lamp will be available on December 11, 2025.
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 3:33 PM
The Network Center is one area that is harder to access in Grounded 2, but it can be well worth it.
The Network Center, as hinted in the name, is part of the Networking story quest. To complete the quest, you'll have to gain access to the center, which also has an extra optical disk for you. Let's find out how you can gain access to the Network Center.
How do you gain access to the Network Center in Grounded 2?
The Network Center can be accessed from the Statue. Two entrances lead you to the base. Your choice doesn't matter; both will lead you to the Cement Tube. Keep heading down the path leading to the center, and turn to find the locked door.
This door will be locked, and there's no way to enter. Instead, chomp the dead roots on the left of the door with your buggy, follow the corridor, and you'll reach the Rock Maze. After reaching the maze, turn left and follow the path that takes you north.
Once the path ends, you'll reach a large area with a green hose and red ball (your cue that you're on the right track). Go south from the green hose until you find Captain Nitro. Defeat the boss to reach another set of dead roots that will lead you back to the Network Center.
Keep chomping on the roots, and you'll come across a door. You're not supposed to go through the door. Instead, you'll find a branch that goes down. Follow it until you find a red ribbon. You'll encounter enemies along the way, so stay frosty.
The red ribbon will lead you to Lieutenant Blade, with whom I struggled a bit. Once defeated, you can keep following the ribbon until you reach the bush's branches. From there, keep jumping and moving upwards. You'll again find a few enemies before coming across a maple leaf. Use this leaf as a springboard to jump onto the statue.
You'll find a white fuse box on the statue. Jump on the fuse to reach the statue's center, where you can use a ladder to get into the Network Center.
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 3:31 PM
Heroes of the Storm died in July 2022. Except... it didn't.
I was sad the game had officially gone into maintenance mode. The Blizzard all-stars MOBA was my favorite online game since I started playing it in 2015, shortly after its release. But I can't say I was surprised, because it felt like HotS had been abandoned much sooner than that.
"Moving forward we will support Heroes in a manner similar to our other longstanding games, StarCraft and StarCraft II," Blizzard's death sentence to HotS read. "Future patches will primarily focus on client sustainability and bug fixing, with balance updates coming as needed."
Facing the harsh reality of maintenance mode was difficult, but believing that Blizzard would support the game for a long time was even harder.
The game's downfall started when Blizzard killed the Heroes of the Storm Global Championship in December 2018, while also announcing it would slow down game updates to set up the game for "long-term sustainability." Still, they promised "new heroes, themed events, and other content that our community loves."
In 2019, game updates that used to happen weekly popped up every 15 days. A year later, still with lots of reworks and balance updates, it became one update every 30 days, with developers not seeing "any end in sight." They kept that update pace in 2021, but it took the entire year for HotS to see new content that ended up only being cosmetic items for Starcraft, Diablo, and Warcraft characters already in the roster. No new heroes had been released since Wacraft's Gnoll King, Hogger, on December 1, 2020.
It was on July 8, 2022, after only two updates in that year, that the game's development was pronounced dead. Still, there was a promise of continued support to keep the servers running.
That was when I stopped playing Heroes of the Storm for good. The story Blizzard told the community about how they'd support the game felt like a lie. In 2018, they said we'd get several original Nexus characters exclusive to HotS, but they only released Orphea and Qhira. They also said new content would keep coming in 2019 and onward, but didn't release any maps or heroes after 2020.
They were telling us to move on, I said to myself. And I moved on.
Wait, people still play this game?
Bored in July 2025, I remembered Heroes of the Storm was still in the Blizzard launcher and installed it only to learn that people are still playing the game. HotS was never the most popular game, so the five-minute queues even felt nostalgic.
Other things felt like they were in the right place, or even better. The Heroes subreddit is active, with sometimes hundreds of players online, and that's where I got the feeling most players took maintenance mode well. There's a running joke about "The Janitor," believed to be a single developer or a small team who keeps HotS clean and ordered for everyone to use since 2022.
Whoever the Janitor is, they're doing great work. HotS is the healthiest dead game I've ever played. Aside from some weird reworks to Tassadar and a few other heroes, the game in 2025 feels the same as it always has, and it's comforting for someone with almost 3,000 matches like myself.
Keeping Heroes of the Storm alive is a good move by Blizzard. They could've followed the footsteps of Ubisoft's shutdown of The Crew or EA's abandonment of Anthem, but instead they're keeping the game alive just like they've been doing with Starcraft 2 and Warcraft Rumble.
I'm not saying Blizzard is perfect, and we know it's not. The sexual harassment and workplace culture scandal that happened in 2021 forced massive changes in the company. The repeated layoffs caused insecurity among developers of the games we love the most. The Microsoft merger created a gigantic corporation that edges far too close to a monopoly.
Hell, even in HotS, Blizzard received backlash when it canceled the esports league without letting teams and content creators plan beforehand.
Still, in terms of keeping their games alive, Blizzard is doing it right. They were also right about what they needed to keep Heroes of the Storm alive, and other publishers should probably copy them. Hire a Janitor, make sure the game doesn't break, and stop killing games. Players will have fun and even spend some money.
We should play dead games
Playing an online game that gets no content updates might not seem worth it, but if you check the now-empty Reddit communities of games that were shut down, you'll see how much worse it is to not be able to play something you had fun with. Something you played with friends, grew up with, or even just put time and money into. It's sad to visit communities like the subreddit of the defunct dodgeball brawler Knockout City and see post titles written with "was" and "could," players calling video highlights "old," or simply sharing that mourful feeling of "I miss this game so much."
When a game dies, it feels like a magical part of us dies too. Returning to a video game after years is like time-traveling and recalling all the emotions, thoughts, and moments we lived back then.
I remember calling my friend to play Heroes of the Storm when I was fresh out of college, and playing for hours with him and his friends that I never even met in person. The inside jokes, the ranked frustration, the weird comp wins, the rage quitting, and getting trolled.
Fortunately, I still have access to all of that whenever I play HotS today, and I wish more people could say the same about the games they enjoy.
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 3:17 PM
We are steadily approaching the release date for FUTTIES Team 5, which will be the final release batch for the promo in EA FC 25.
So far, we have had four teams of FUTTIES items in packs. They have featured some amazing cards rated 98 and 99. The same trend should continue with Team 5. So far, no leaks or teases have dropped on social media, but it's pretty easy to predict some of the names that we might see.
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All EA FC 25 FUTTIES Team 5 players (predictions)
Plenty of big names can be contenders to be part of Team 5. These include active footballers and icons alike.
Once again, these are my predictions, and not based on any leaks or official teasers. I will be pretty surprised if we don't get a special card for Maradona, given that we have already had Pele in week 1. Aside from cards in packs, there should be more items being released as parts of SBCs, objectives, and cups.
EA FC 25 FUTTIES Team 5 release date (expected)
Every FUTTIES team so far has been a week-long affair. EA Sports is unlikely to alter that plan, and FUTTIES Team 5 should be in packs on Friday, Aug. 8. It's the same day the FUTTIES Team 4 items are removed from the packs. Packing the items, then, will depend on luck.
Aside from FUTTIES cards, you can also find many older promo cards in packs. FUTTIES Best of Re-Release Batch 3 is currently active, and they should continue to be in packs when FUTTIES Team 5 items are released. There are over 200 special cards that you can use on your team or to complete SBCs.
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 2:46 PM
Destiny 2's Solstice added the Festival Flight to the game, the first Strand area denial frame in the game. It can be a good pick if you're looking for a new weapon for your Kinetic slot, especially if you get a god roll.
Festival Flight adds another area denial frame to your Kinetic slot, after Echoes' Lost Signal. This time, the grenade launcher comes in Strand green instead of the dark blue of Stasis. It has more options than Lost Signal thanks to being a product of a newer sandbox instead of being the first of its kind, so you have access to more unique combinations.
Here are our PvE god rolls for Festival Flight in Destiny 2, if you can ever put your Mint Retrograde down. Since Festival Flight is more aligned to PvE, we're focusing on that side of the god roll coin instead.
Festival Flight PvE god roll in Destiny 2
The third column for Festival Flight has a few good options to watch. Demolitionist is our favorite here. Ambitious Assassin helps make tube launchers even better by giving you more than one round in the mag (shoutout to Forbearance), and it's certainly nothing to dismantle instantly. Blast Distributor also has the potential to make grenade builds even more powerful by bumping your Grenade stat.
Slice shows promise by letting you sever multiple targets easily, but it's a tough sell against the competition. Envious Arsenal isn't bad either, especially if you want to use it in boss rotations or are using your heavy liberally.
The real stars are in the fourth column. Festival Flight can roll Demolitionist and Attrition Orbs, the combination that crowned VS Velocity Baton as one of the most sought-after weapons in Destiny 2 last year. This perk was so strong on the Vesper's Host grenade launcher that it underwent brutal nerfs specific to its archetype. It's not the borderline illegal orb-printing machine it used to be, but it's still quite good.
We tested Attrition Orbs on Mythic difficulty using a VS Velocity Baton, and it's not difficult to generate orbs, though you might need to spread out your projectile to rain on a bigger area. Enemies in higher difficulties stay longer in the pool, so you get more ticks and more orbs. The post-Edge of Fate ammo economy is still a bit off for area denial frames, though, and a damage perk can help in that regard (sans the orb generation).
For more damage, three perks are standout choices: Frenzy, Binary Orbit, and One For All. Frenzy is a tried-and-true trait that grants you more damage, handling, and reload speed just by being in combat, no kills required. One For All only asks that you hit three enemies, which isn't difficult, while Binary Orbit requires a kill with a Light element to work with Festival Flight. Our choice might have been different with any other weapon, but One For All is our favorite for this grenade launcher.
How to get Festival Flight in Destiny 2
You can get more rolls of Festival Flight (and the rest of the Solstice weaponry) by completing featured activities in the Portal. Hovering your mouse over each activity will tell you there's a Distorted Solstice Engram available as a reward. This can get you any Solstice reward, including armor, and its quality depends on your difficulty, reward score, and Guardian Rank.
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 2:00 PM
The Creative Finisher evolution is live in EA FC 25, and you can complete it to upgrade a lower-rated item for free.
This evolution is perfect for an attacking unit, with stat boosts, new roles, and playstyles on offer. Let's take a look at the best contenders for the evolution, and who you can include as recipients for the upgrades.
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EA FC 25 Creative Finisher Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the Creative Finisher Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 Creative Finisher 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 Creative Finisher 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 Tuesday, August 5, 2025 1:55 PM
Destiny 2's summer seasonal event, Solstice, is back, and it's largely a dud outside of some cosmetic items.
The most exciting cosmetics that you can pick up are paid, unsurprisingly, meaning you have to fork over some real-world money for them, including a silly new beachgoing armor set for each class. But honestly, the paid cosmetics are all pretty awesome, and the best part of the playable event for me. The two standouts are a new vehicle and a Ghost Shell.
The Megalodasher Skimmer vehicle is basically a flying surfboard that looks like a bad-ass shark, and the Grillmaster shell equips your companion with a chef hat and apron, but also some adorable animations as it will occasionally toss around the tongs and spatula in its little hands.
The vehicle (1,200 Silver) and Ghost Shell (800) can be purchased separately, or as part of a bundle with more items for 2,500 Silver, which works out to $25, or more than half the price of the recent The Edge of Fate expansion. But they are both more interesting to me than the event this year.
In previous years, Solstice had a special activity played in a unique area called the European Aerial Zone or EAZ, where you would group up to kill enemies and bosses in waves as fast as you could. This year, it instead utilizes the new Portal feature, which is something like a shuffled playlist of random activities throughout the game, and they are activities that Destiny 2 gamers have played ad nauseam. But now, they have modifiers.
I took one look at the quest for this year's event, nodded my head, and closed the game.
The Portal is not for me. I have been playing these missions, Strikes, Battlegrounds, and other activities for years already. EAZ was wearing thin, but at least it had its own identity. Maybe the quest gets more interesting after step one, but I'll have to find out through friends to see if it's worth turning the game back on again in the near future. I see there are new weapons to unlock, too, but I don't think I care, unfortunately.
With Solstice coming to an end on Aug. 19, I don't think I'll be dipping my toes back in before then.
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 1:37 PM
Madden NFL 26 is going to be one of the biggest releases in August, and we are gradually moving towards the launch day.
However, the exact release schedule can always be confusing. Unlike College Football 26, Madden's next chapter will also be arriving on PC, which will have a slightly different schedule (if you bought the game from Steam). Let's quickly take a look at when you can join the action next month.
When will Madden NFL 26 come out?
The exact release date depends on the edition you get. Madden NFL 26 is available in two editions: Standard and Deluxe, with the latter offering early access. EA Play subscribers (and trial members) will also get early access.
If you plan to purchase the Deluxe Edition, the following countdown will help you keep track of the launch. Early access begins on August 7, and kicks off simultaneously across all regions.
While the Digital Deluxe Edition allows you to play the game early, it's more expensive. If you're willing to wait a few days, the Standard Edition is a fine choice. Keep in mind, you do miss out on three days of early action and certain benefits that are extremely useful in Ultimate Team. Regardless, here's the Standard Edition countdown.
Once again, the release date for PC will be different (irrespective of whether you purchase your copy from Epic, Steam, or EA's own website). We will add that to this piece once EA Sports confirms the exact times.
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 1:26 PM
Developed by Proxy Studios, who you might know as the masterminds behind Warhammer 40K: Gladius, Zephon is a 4X title much akin to its older brother, only much more glorious.
With a post-apocalyptic world ridden with rogue AIs, horrors beyond comprehension, and out-of-this-world (literally) 4X gameplay, it stands among the greatest strategy games I've ever played, and you've likely never heard of it.
A world gone to hell and back and back to hell
Zephon is as much a 4X game as a narrative-driven story-heavy title, where a strange, unique world is unveiled to you each turn and at every corner.
Whether through quests, discoveries around the world, conversations with other civilizations, or any other means of storytelling (and trust me, there are a lot of those here), Zephon presents you with a ruined, post-apocalyptic future where eldritch horrors, superintelligence, spiritual beings, and cyberpunk dystopias all come together.
It plays much like Civilization, and, as noted in the intro, Gladius, which the devs extensively worked on. Essentially, you can consider Zephon an upgraded version of Gladius, given that it shares much of its DNA with it both in regard to gameplay and design. Where the two differ is the setting, which, though the 40K universe is a stellar one and among my favorites, sits a degree higher.
You spawn in with a select civilization, each with a specific affinity. These affinities determine how other civilizations perceive you, what your immediately available technologies and units are, and what story you will get to explore. It's super dynamic, weird, and unique, allowing every match to feel different.
And they don't feel different just because the gameplay varies between civilizations, no. What determines the dynamic nature of this game is the way the story unfolds. You get different quests, dynamic encounters, dialogue choices, decisions, and paths to follow. Everything is told through microcosmic narration and characters, all of which interact with the civilization you've chosen (and the choices you've made).
You can meet a rogue AI and decide whether to go with or against it, find a barbaric king hiding out and carrying a unique artifact (which you can steal or leave alone), or encounter eldritch abominations hellbent on world domination. The possibilities are nigh endless, as Zephon incorporates aspects of various genres and styles to allow for a world where anything is possible.
Terminator and 40K seep through
The 40K influence is also pretty evident in the art direction, as most panels resemble those found in Games Workshop's incredible tabletop, which can be attributed to Proxy Studio's experience with it.
But what stands out the most are the Terminator vibes. Machines kept on fighting in a war long after their creators and users had passed. Kept chugging along and engaging in endless combat, the few humans remaining eventually rising up against them. That sounds pretty familiar, and there's even a Skynet-like AI in there, too, the one I've mentioned above.
Each of these narrative aspects of the game seeps through during every match, its outcome determined only by what you do and choose, and what civilization you're playing as.
I could go on about all the various popular franchises Zephon took pages out of. But why would I, when you can go out and play it for yourself? It's an A-class experience and you can pick it up for less than your average modern live-service title.
And, what's more, it gets regular updates which expand on gameplay, story, add new maps and civilizations, etc., all for free. No DLC, no expansions, no Firaxis and 2K shenanigans bleeding you dry.
Do it. Try it. You won't regret it.
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:45 PM
Console players who are eager to check out the upcoming action-RPG Hell is Us will get a chance to do so next week, the devs have announced. After PC players already had their fun, console users will get a proper demo on Aug. 12, ahead of the game's launch.
As confirmed by Hell is Us developers The Rogue Factor, the action-RPG will launch a demo on consoles on Aug. 12, giving players on the PS5 and Xbox Series S and X a chance to try the game out ahead of release. PC players already had a demo run in June, which lasted for three weeks, and it's likely the same will happen with consoles (given that the game launches on Sept. 4).
It goes without saying that the demo will be free and available to anyone who wishes to play it.
In case you missed out, Hell is Us is a narrative-driven action-RPG set in a strange and mysterious country where you "discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity." Military intrigue, shadow figures, and an unravelling world await players, alongside strong combat, branching dialogue, and, you guessed it, boss fights.
It's beyond a doubt one of the coolest-looking games we've had in a while, combining a lot of that militaristic Kojima-esque weirdness with modern action-RPG elements to create a hauntingly atmospheric title. It's also just around the corner, slated to release on Sept. 4 and open up the Fall release window, which is packed to the brim with awesome AAA and smaller titles.
If you're on console, do make sure you give it a try as of Aug. 12 and tell us in the comments whether you liked it (or not, I don't judge).
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:43 PM
Fortnite regularly transitions from one season to the next, bringing endless waves of fresh content to the island. The next season is arriving fairly soon, and if you're eager to start playing, you need to know exactly when Chapter Six, season four begins.
All seasons bring plenty of new gameplay features, loot, skins, and much more to the island, so there's always plenty to try. To ensure you're ready to go as soon as the next era arrives, here's the exact time and date when Fortnite Chapter Six, season four starts.
When does Fortnite Chapter 6, season 4 Shock 'N Awesome start?
The launch time for Chapter Six, season four hasn't been revealed yet, but based on past season updates, it will likely go live at around 3:30am CT on Aug. 7. Downtime between seasons usually lasts between three to five hours, so for now, we've set our countdown to right in the middle.
If an official launch time is shared or if any delays become known, we'll update all relevant details here. Leading up to the start of the new season, you can check back here to see how much longer you have to wait before diving into the action.
When does Fortnite Chapter 6, season 3 end?
Chapter Six, season three ends at exactly 12:30am CT on Aug. 7. As soon as it does, the battle pass is removed, too, meaning rewards will no longer be obtainable. Fortnite will then be under maintenance for at least a few hours before the next season begins.
What's the theme of Fortnite Chapter 6, season 4?
The theme of Fortnite Chapter Six, season four is Shock 'N Awesome, and focuses on stopping a massive bug invasion that has overtaken the island following the conclusion of the Chapter Six, season three live event. During the live event, Daigo summoned a massive kraken creature that was defeated by Superman, the Supernova Academy squad, and all players who attended.
This creature left behind a massive tentacle, which has now started to rot. Strange craters have since popped up around the tentacle, likely the gateway through which the bugs featured in the next season will arrive on the island.
What's in Fortnite Chapter 6, season 4?
The next season of Fortnite comes with new weapons, locations, skins, enemies, and much more that likely won't be revealed until the season officially starts. Here's a breakdown of everything we know about it so far.
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:36 PM
Prepare for the first of several FPS clashes to round out 2025 this weekend, gamers. It's Battlefield and Call of Duty all over again.
On Thursday, Aug. 7, both the Battlefield 6 open beta and Black Ops 6 season five updates will be going live. And so, just like later this fall, the two massive FPS franchises will be going head-to-head for gamers' time and, eventually, money.
This is the first Battlefield game in several years, and there's a lot of hype around the new title, so I'm expecting it to be hugely popular. But BO6 is bringing one final Zombies map, Reckoning, to the table. And there's only so much time in the day to game, so a choice must be made.
CoD's season five will also be adding some new stuff to Warzone and BO6 multiplayer, so if you're a CoD fan, there's a good amount of stuff to try out. But will BF6 be taking up your time instead?
And so now, I pose the question to you, dear readers: which FPS will be taking up your weekend? Will you be dun-dun dun-dun-dun'ing it in BF6, or will you be slaying zombies in BO6 or dropping into Warzone? Let us know in the comments below, but either way, have some fun.
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:22 PM
EA FC 26 beta will be out live pretty soon (on Aug. 6), as of writing, and it could be your first chance to enjoy the upcoming game and what it has to offer.
The beta is the first opportunity for a selected audience to test out the new gameplay. While there will be several changes before the full launch, the beta is always good to get a first impression. It's also available for free (although you'll have to get lucky), and the first batch of codes has started to roll out.
For starters, you'll have to sign up for the beta.
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How to sign up for EA FC 26 beta?
The process of signing up for the beta is pretty much standard for any other game that EA Sports releases.
Note that this doesn't automatically guarantee you'll get a code for the beta. There are additional rules that you'll have to adhere to.
The beta is likely to be restricted to a few regions of the world, as was the case in previous years. Whether EA Sports changes the rule this year remains to be seen. The process of signing up for the beta will remain the same.
How to play EA FC 26 beta?
If your application is successful, you'll get a code in your registered email. Here's the key: the code will be bound to your registered email. The code can't be transferred to another person or used with a different email.
Any attempt to sell the code is against the terms and conditions. Make sure not to pay for a potential code, as you're very likely to get scammed. Any progress in the beta won't carry over to the final version, so don't be disheartened if you don't manage to get code.
EA FC 26 beta dates
The beta will begin worldwide on Aug. 6 at 10am PST/12pm CST/1pm EST, and ends on Aug. 26 at the same timings. Do note that codes will be sent out even after the beta goes live.
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:03 PM
Everyone's favorite Ultimate Team is getting massive updates in EA FC 26, and the deep dive has shed some light on it.
If you've become bored with Ultimate Team (I know I have), hold on to your conclusions. Many new events have been revealed that will be integrated into Ultimate Team in the future. Let's look at what new stuff we can expect to see in the online game mode in EA FC 26.
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All major EA FC 26 Ultimate Team features
Most of the new additions in EA FC 26 Ultimate Team are in the form of fresh game modes. However, existing modes like Champions and Division Rivals will also change. Let's start with the new modes: Live Events (Tournaments, Gauntlets, and Linked Events).
Tournaments
Tournaments are back and better than before, where you get the thrill of knockout tournaments.
Gauntlet
Unlike tournaments, Gauntlets emphasize using different squads and cards. Losses don't matter all that much since you'll keep playing until you finish all the rounds.
The more wins you get, the better your rewards. One thing's for sure, using different squads will really test club depth and skills.
Linked Events
Linked Events are special locked events that will be unlocked via objectives. This mode will help you qualify for unique events meant for ultimate competition. Some of the end-of-season events will be focused on community interaction.
Let's look at all the changes being made to existing modes, including Rivals Bounties, Win Streak Bonuses, and Limited Checkpoints.
Rivals Bounties
Rivals' matches will have an additional system called Bounties. It will allow you to take something back, even from a brutal loss, which will directly convert into weekly rewards. This will enable you to secure the required points faster.
Winstreak Bonuses
Rivals' games will have the usual win streaks again, allowing you to climb two stages. However, you'll also win double reward points when you secure a victory on a win streak. Your opponent will also know if you're on an active streak.
Limited Checkpoints
Remember what frustration feels like when we lose a Rivals game right when we shouldn't? Things will be slightly more relaxed in EA FC 26 when you're on Limited Checkpoints. You'll be able to lose a few games without sliding down on the ladder.
EA FC 26 Ultimate Team Champions changes
The Champions mode is the pinnacle of competitive Ultimate Team, and things won't be much different in EA FC 26. However, there are some key changes.
There are a few more important changes being made to Ultimate Team that I love.
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 12:02 PM
For a brief 30-minute window at this year's Evo, I was able to sample a small amount of Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls on PS5, the new Marvel fighting game from Arc System Works—and I was immediately hooked.
I wasn't alone, as evidenced by the long queues of people at Evo each day, trying to play a small part of the game alone or with their friends. There is hype building about this game, and PlayStation is making the most of it by teasing small parts of a larger experience.
It's hard to put into words just how good this game already looks and feels, a point the Sony PR rep next to me kept emphasizing during my play session. This build is a very early look at the game, and a lot can change. But that didn't stop me from sampling as much of it as I could.
First things first, Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls is a 4 vs. 4 tag fighting game, but despite picking four characters, you begin a match with just two and need to unlock the other characters through specific actions, or inactions. You can unlock characters by throwing or mashing an opponent to another area at the edge of the screen, or you get one when you lose a round.
Just because you have four characters doesn't mean you have to use them all, though, as the devs told us that one strategy is to learn a singular fighter and then use the others purely to support you and not bring them into the fight at all. Fighters share the same health bar, and unlocking additional Fighters gives you more health and more damage, even if by a fraction. Unlocking additional characters mid-fight also gives you more metres to use super moves or actions.
As for gameplay, the game features a very simplistic approach, allowing fighters to reuse the same button combos to create chains of moves, activate supers, or trigger support actions. It really does stem back to the idea of a fighting game being easy to learn but hard to master.
You have a low, medium, and high button, which fighting game veterans should be used to, but there's also an Assemble button that is purely used for switching in characters or mixing up moves. Depending on the placement of your support character, if you do a left assemble, it brings in the character to the left, and down assemble brings in the lower character, and then you can press the assemble button again to switch to that character and continue a chain of combos to mix up your game.
It's hard not to comment on the game also looking pretty stunning, even with the current build and the six playable characters that we were able to experience during the preview, with each having their own defining properties. Fights are pretty flashy with a lot of action, especially when you make the most of the switching system and the resulting combos.
Honestly, I came out of my experience wanting to learn more and see more than the six characters we could play, because the game already feels like it has a lot of depth. I'm excited to see what both casual and professional players can do with this game when it launches in the future. I'm pretty hyped, and I hope everyone gets to experience the game soon so they can understand the hype I feel.
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:36 AM
The early access build of Titan Quest 2 has some confusing missions to complete, and The Shattered God can be an easy miss if you don't know where to look.
The Shattered God quest isn't part of the main storyline, but there are some cool rewards. If you missed it on your main campaign run, you can always return to complete it later. You'll have to trigger the quest and complete all the tasks to do so.
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How to start The Shattered God quest in Titan Quest 2?
You'll see a broken statue staff and an NPC named Iphitos at the marked location on the screenshot below. When you pick up the staff, it says that the item can be reconstructed with the correct parts. Interact with Iphitos to start the quest, and proceed to complete all associated tasks in Titan Quest 2.
There are three parts to collect:
You can find the parts in any order, but the tail is the first item to go.
Tail
Go to the location marked on the map and find a broken house. You'll find the tail in front of it.
Torso
Next comes the torso, which you can obtain at the location marked on the screenshot. The easiest way to travel is to the Eterna Ruins waypoint, then south and east.
Head
To reach the location, keep traveling north from the nearest waypoint. The chest is situated in a waterlogged area.
Once you have collected all three parts, the last task is to assemble the parts and bring the pieces to the statue's base.
How to complete The Shattered God quest in Titan Quest 2?
With all three parts, go to the marked location on the map. You'll find the statue of Glaukos at this location. Provide all the parts to complete the quest, and you'll get Attribute Points and EXP. When you complete the quest, Iphitos will appear and reveal himself behind worshipping Glaukos (that is, if you're interested in knowing more about the game's lore).
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:47 AM
TEKKEN 8 has had a tremendous showing this past weekend at Evo, revealing the first Armor King gameplay trailer alongside a brand new trailer, with the game dripping with content just under 2 years since release.
At Evo 2025, Destructoid got a chance to sit down with members of the TEKKEN team, including Kohei Ikeda (Nakatsu), Chief Producer and Game Director of TEKKEN 8. Katsuhiro Harada, Producer and Executive Game Director on the TEKKEN Project. And Michael Murray, Producer for TEKKEN 8, and the person who kindly translated for both Nakatsu and Harada during our interview.
We had a lot to ask the team when talking to them about TEKKEN 8, but there was one topic on my mind that I felt compelled to ask. And that was the potential existence of a Tekken Tag Tournament 3 in the future, and if the team would consider making it as the next project after TEKKEN 8.
Harada (as translated by Murray) spoke candidly about the idea of making a sequel to the Tag series and commented on the abundance of tag fighters in the market right now, and why it probably doesn't make much sense to work on a direct sequel to the Tag Tournament series in the current market.
"It's quite difficult because, you know, Tag is something I've always thought of more recently, and [I feel] like it should be some kind of mode within a TEKKEN 9 or 8 or whatever you want to call it."
Upon hearing this, I asked for more clarification on what he meant, asking if, instead of making a Tekken Tag Tournament 3, making it a mode within the mainline TEKKEN games. Murray, translating for Harada again, said about how tag fighters are popular right now, but "if we start now [to make a Tekken Tag Tournament 3] by the time that they're no longer popular, that's when Tag Three would come out" if they hypothetically made the game.
"We have so many more moves than a typical 2D fighter. So much more work is involved in trying to do that with a 3D game...It's probably a ways off if it were to happen, and so probably not in my working lifetime. So that's something that the next generation can decide."
Of course, ending the interview, I wouldn't be satisfied if I didn't ask Harada about TEKKEN X Street Fighter and keep the question tradition alive. So, of course, I asked him, and was surprised to get an answer from Harada about the game.
"It's hard to say if that's even a thing. I mean, it depends on what people are wanting as well. That said, I would like to show people what we already have. That would be cool if we could do that. We were 30 percent into development, so fingers crossed."
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:46 AM
Every time a popular game comes out, the hounds are let loose. Copies upon copies start cropping up everywhere and, specifically, appear on Roblox. PEAK, an indie hit, has also been copied on Roblox, and the developers would rather you pirated the original than play the "slop" copy.
The Roblox copy of PEAK, creatively named CLIFF, has cropped up following the indie's massive success and blatantly regurgitates much of the original game. It's also seemingly gotten pretty big on the platform, with PEAK's developers themselves catching wind of its existence. They then issued a kind comment regarding the "game," saying they'd prefer you pirated PEAK to playing this "slop."
"Tbh would rather you pirate our game than play this microtransaction-riddled Roblox slop rip-off," the developers stated on their official X account.
CLIFF, as per the dev's shared screenshot, has already garnered some 160,000 visits, and, with so many microtransactions crammed into it, it's also likely made some good money since PEAK exploded.
This is just one in the sea of blatant copies of original popular games, which are often quickly patched together, released on platforms like Roblox or even the PlayStation Store, all with the goal of making money from the unassuming player.
The player in question is either a kid (as is the case with most Roblox players) or just someone who couldn't afford the original premium product and settled for a free-to-play rip-off on alternative platforms.
And it's getting so bad that you can log into the PS Store right now and be met with countless AI-generated copies of popular titles (or even memes, like those Italian brainrot caricatures), all sold for a buck a pop and probably packed with microtransactions.
So, take the advice of PEAK's devs and avoid this slop. Play real friendslop instead.
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Destructoid Tuesday, August 5, 2025 10:21 AM
A massive kraken nearly destroyed the island in Fortnite, but luckily, the Supernova Squad and Superman himself arrived to stop it. Following this event, there's a massive tentacle that was left behind, which you need to investigate.
This quest doesn't give you any guidance for where to look or how to get it done, so it can be a tricky one to work through. If this task has you stumped, here's how to investigate the tentacle in Fortnite.
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Where is the tentacle in Fortnite?
There's only one tentacle on the island, and it can be found near the east end of Demon's Domain. This tentacle was left here after the massive Super Showdown live event, where Daigo summoned a kraken creature. Superman decimated the creature, but one massive tentacle from it still remains on the island.
Demon's Domain is a pretty large area, so unless you spot the tentacle from the sky while flying down to the island, it can be decently tough to find. It's also purple, which is the same color as the surrounding area.
To find the tentacle, venture to Demon's Domain and make your way east. Head to the small cliff south of the clear lake, right near where the waterfall is pouring into the corrupted, murky waters surrounding the area.
The tentacle is right by the very edge of this POI, so if you're mainly focused on exploring this region, you likely won't find it on your own, as the many jagged cliffs and buildings around the area obscure it from view. You need to purposefully venture to the very end of the region to come across it. Luckily, it's quite large, so once you're within range to spot it, you won't miss it.
Investigate the tentacle in Fortnite
To investigate the tentacle, you need to approach the massive severed kraken tentacle near the east end of Demon's Domain. As soon as you get close to it, this quest will auto-complete, and you can then move on to tackling other tasks.
For most quests that ask you to investigate something, you have to put in a bit more work after finding the item you need to examine. This one is fairly straightforward once you know where to look, though, so as long as you find the right spot, you're good to go.
The tentacle has started rotting, and some mysterious craters have popped up around it, which are likely tied to the next era. Various new bug creatures have been teased on official Fortnite accounts, so these craters might release new hostile bugs around the island, leading into the main theme of next season.
The next season will arrive quite soon, so before this one ends, make sure you've tackled everything you wish to get done. You may want to learn what happened to Daigo after the live event, complete all Summer Road Trip event quests, hit Spires in different matches, and consume different food or drink items at BURD To Go gas stations.
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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, August 5, 2025 4:56 PM Adds and removes several games. The post Xbox Game Pass Adds Assassin's Creed Mirage, Hellblade II, and More appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, August 5, 2025 4:24 PM A trailer was also released. The post Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack Release Date Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, August 5, 2025 3:42 PM The trailer showcases some gameplay. The post Armor King Release Date And Gameplay Trailer Released appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Tuesday, August 5, 2025 3:05 PM Announced on Twitter. The post Hell is Us Console Demo Announced For This Month appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
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MonsterVine Tuesday, August 5, 2025 11:00 AM 3DClouds has announced that its historic open-wheel sim-cade racer, Formula Legends, will launch worldwide on September 18, 2025, for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at $19.99. Designed for both casual players and hardcore motorsport fans, the game emulates over seven decades of racing history with eras, teams, and tracks inspired by […] |
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