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PCGamesN Saturday, October 25, 2025 9:49 AM You can play Escape From Tarkov's answer to Call of Duty and CS2 for free right now, but you don't have long       You can play Escape From Tarkov's arena-shooter spinoff for free this weekend, as developer Battlestate Games kicks off EFT Arena Season 1.

PCGamesN Saturday, October 25, 2025 9:00 AM If Bloodlines 2's mixed reviews are putting you off, here's where you can get a sweet launch discount       Bloodlines 2 might not be the game we've been waiting for, but this launch discount gives you the chance to skip paying full price.

PCGamesN Saturday, October 25, 2025 7:49 AM Total War Warhammer 3 dev gets "pretty raw" on why armies stand around doing nothing, and you might need a new campaign       Creative Assembly explains the biggest Total War Warhammer 3 issues it's tackling for hotfix 6.3.4, including idle armies and Chaos Dwarfs.

PCGamesN Saturday, October 25, 2025 6:24 AM Halo Campaign Evolved reworks its most infamous mission and adds sprinting, but its dev is "not trying to rewrite Halo's legacy"       The team behind Halo Campaign Evolved explains how it has redesigned levels like The Library to accommodate modern player expectations.

PCGamesN Saturday, October 25, 2025 4:10 AM After three years in early access, Farthest Frontier is the city builder that's tearing me away from Manor Lords       If you love Banished or Manor Lords, Farthest Frontier's 1.0 launch makes now the time to play this stunning medieval city-building sim.

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, October 25, 2025 3:00 AM What are we all playing this weekend?       I'm fresh back from my holiday with the family, and I miss my cats already. My partner and I will therefore be beelining to the local cat cafe, and spending hours there meowing at some very unimpressed-looking furry faces. But first, I'd very dearly love to know what everyone else will be getting up to this weekend. Here's what we'll be clicking on! Read more

Twinfinite Saturday, October 25, 2025 7:38 AM Five Nights TD 2 Tier List [Ultimate Unit Ranking]       The ultimate tier list for Five Nights TD 2!

Siliconera Saturday, October 25, 2025 9:00 AM Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo Looks Great, but Reads Awkwardly       Is there anything more disappointing than finding out a Japanese game that looks really promising did somehow get an English localization, but said translation reads like something Google Translate or AI spit out? If it's something that isn't text-heavy, sometimes we can live with it. DankHearts and WhisperGames' Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is in that sort of situation as, while it looks great and features some genuinely thought-provoking puzzles, the localization still feels rough even after some updates. Soto, Zena, Itsuki, Honoka, Kaito, and Hiyori all find themselves in a strange version of Tokyo, but gaps in their memory mean they don't know how they got there or if they even know each other. Like games such as 999 and Danganronpa, something isn't right here, complete with an odd mascot named Spectre who knows more than they're sharing. Everyone agrees they want out, but they need to learn the truth about their lives in order to do so. Said reasons are often quite traumatic, and those going in should be aware of serious subjects like self harm being an issue.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tk_g3cfpTg We're supposed to connect with Soto, Zena, Itsuki, Honoka, Kaito, and Hiyori and feel for their situation, and it's difficult to do that in Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo in its current state. The game deals with some dark subject matters, such assault, bullying, and death, and the localization being what it is at the moment means it isn't tackling them well. Even with the patches to fix things, the script doesn't spend the amount of time necessary to properly develop characters and situations. Fortunately, it doesn't get too in the way when it comes to solving puzzles. But since this is a visual novel style adventure game that often involves following branching routes to unlock others' pasts, it's disappointing when things sound unnatural, don't flow, and are poorly translated. It's disappointing, as the actual escape room challenges in Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo are pretty good. The first few are interesting and involve dealing with a room filled with water, working out a formula on a ladder so you can escape, and finding the palettes for a palette case to use the right colors on a hanging mannequin's face. But things can get more difficult as we get into later scenarios.  Images via DankHearts Especially since the art direction and character design are amazing. Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo looks so stylish. The environments in this other version of Tokyo are gorgeous and vibrant. Even if they're unsettling or unnerving, the artistry is great. The teens we're following also look great. It's a stylish game.  I'm hopeful Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo could get better. There have been three localization patches since it launched in September 2025. The thing is that I've been holding off doing coverage in hopes that there would be major changes since those started rolling out. While it is definitely better, the script still doesn't flow naturally. Adventure games and visual novels live and die based on their stories and characterizations, and it still doesn't feel like it is quite there yet. Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo is available for PCs. The post Type-NOISE: Shonen Shojo Looks Great, but Reads Awkwardly appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Saturday, October 25, 2025 8:47 AM All monsters and levels in Escape the Backrooms (Entities guide)       Escape the Backrooms has finally released version 1.0, and it has added new monsters and levels to the existing content. Known as Entities, these monsters can be dangerous while trying to solve all the available levels. This guide will provide you a brief information about all the Entities, before diving deeper into how many levels you can find. Table of contents Complete list of Entities in Escape the Backrooms All levels in Escape the Backrooms Main Levels Secret Levels Areas Bases and Outposts Complete list of Entities in Escape the Backrooms The table below has all the information about different Entities, along with where you can encounter them. Entity Name Danger Level Level where you can encounter them Howler Moderate Level 0 Level 0.11 Level 55.1 (In layer 0.3) Skin-Stealer Deadly Level 1 Level 5 Level 8 Level 0.1 Level 55.1 (in layer 0.11) Smiler Moderate Level 1 Level 2 Level ! Level 0.1 Level !! Level 55.1 Hounder Moderate Level 3 Level 5 Male Deathmoth Friendly Level 5 Level 9 Female Deathmoth Dangerous Level 5 Level 8 Partygoer Dangerous Level Fun Level ! Level Fun+ Level 52 Hydrolitis Plague Minimal Level 37 Level 37.2 Scratcher Moderate The End Animation Dangerous Level 94 The Animated King Very Deadly Level 94 Wretch Moderate Level 6 Level 9 The Abandoned Outpost The Thing on Level 7 Non-dangerous Level 7 The Neighborhood Watch Dangerous Level 9 Faceling Moderate Level 10 Bone Thief Minimal Level 0.2 Clump Dangerous Level !! Level 37.2 Aranea Membri Deadly Level 188 Windows Minimal Level 4 Level 188 Party Host Deadly Level Fun+ Partypooper Friendly Level 52 Kitty Dangerous Level 974 All levels in Escape the Backrooms In simple words, a level represents a location that you have to escape to proceed to the next one. Some levels are more dangerous than the rest due to the presence of one or multiple Entities. Main Levels Level 0 Level 1 (The Habitable Zone) The Hub Level 2 (Pipe Dreams) Level 3 (Electrical Station) Level 4 (Abandoned Office) Level 5 (Terror Hotel) Level Fun Level 37 (The Poolrooms) Level ! (Run For Your Life) The End Level 94 Level 6 (Lights Out) Level 7 (Thalassophobia) Level 8 (Cave System) Level 0.11 Level 9 (Darkened Suburbs) Level 10 Level 3999 Level 0.2 The Snackrooms Level !! (Hotel Chase) Level 188 Level 37.2 (Dark Poolrooms) Level Fun+ Level 52 Level 55.1 Secret Levels Level 9223372036854775807 Level 874 Bunker Overgrowth The Grassrooms Level You Cheated Areas The Manilla Room Level 0.1 Level 0.3 Bases and Outposts The M.E.G. Base The Abandoned Outpost Level 0.2 Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post All monsters and levels in Escape the Backrooms (Entities guide) appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, October 25, 2025 8:43 AM Escape the Backrooms Level 5 Floor 2 Door Code guide       Floor 2 of Level 5 in Escape the Backrooms can be one of the most dangerous locations to escape, and you can do so by obtaining secret codes. This particular level has two difficult entities that you'll have to survive. However, you'll also need to use the code at the correct door to escape to the next level. This guide will provide you with all the essential information that you'll need to escape the floor. Table of contents How to escape Floor 2 Level 5 in Escape the Backrooms How to defeat the Hound and Skinstealer in Escape the Backrooms How to escape Floor 2 Level 5 in Escape the Backrooms Floor 2 of Level 5 contains several rooms that you'll have to investigate to find the required code. However, you can also end up encountering the Skinstealer and Hound. Both of them are powerful entities, so it's best to avoid them as much as possible. First, you'll come across a massive safe box with seven open spaces. Every open box will have a room number, which will be random. You'll have to go to the rooms that are mentioned and look for letters. However, the rooms can also contain the Skinstealer and Hound. Once you have all the letters, go back to the starting safe box. Once you place all the letters, you'll be asked to "look up". Look up to the ceiling of a room apart from Room 201, and the code will reveal itself. It will be one of the three following codes. 89472 05938 17564 Once you have the revealed code, head to Room 235. You'll find a padlock to enter the code. However, you'll also have to bear with the Skinstealer. Screenshot via Fancy Games How to defeat the Hound and Skinstealer in Escape the Backrooms The Hound is relatively easy to tackle. You'll have to flash and blink at it three times, which will make it retreat. Once you manage to escape the Hound, it won't appear again. The same can't be said about the Skinstealer. The Skinstealer becomes far more aggressive when you obtain the code. The only way to defeat it is to escape to the next room and close the door. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post Escape the Backrooms Level 5 Floor 2 Door Code guide appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, October 25, 2025 6:32 AM How to use Antidote and EpiPen in RV There Yet       If you want to reach the final checkpoint in RV There Yet, having Antidotes and EpiPens in your stock will be crucial. Both items are medical goods that you can find on your journey across the wild terrain and different checkpoints. However, their respective supplies will be limited. In simple words, you won't want to waste them and use them carefully. This guide will help you understand how the two items work to help your survival. Table of contents How to use Antidote in RV There Yet How to use the EpiPen in RV There Yet How to use Antidote in RV There Yet The Antidote is your best friend when you get poisoned. If you're not careful, you could end up getting a snake bite. Yes, there are snakes in RV There Yet, and they can get to you while you're looking at different places for various resources. Getting a snake bite will result in you getting poisoned. The only way to help yourself (or your friend) is to use an Antidote. That will cure you/your buddy from the poisoned state, and you can continue on your journey. If you don't have an Antidote, having the poisoned status will eventually cause you to collapse. That's where the EpiPen comes in. How to use the EpiPen in RV There Yet Screenshot by Destructoid The EpiPen is your ultimate tool to bring someone back from the dead (or prevent them from dying in the first place). If your friend collapses, you can go close to them and use the EpiPen (if you have one in stock) to bring them back to life. Using the EpiPen also resets all forms of negative afflictions. However, this item is scarce, and I have never managed to find one outside the starting tent. Hence, you should always use EpiPens sparingly and in dire situations. If you have enough, make sure to supply every party member with one for unforeseen situations. In RV There Yet, your RV can also run into trouble if you're not careful with the steering wheel. If you are running into issues, you can use motor oil to get out of the pickle. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post How to use Antidote and EpiPen in RV There Yet appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, October 25, 2025 2:10 AM All The Outer Worlds 2 PC and controller keybinds       The Outer Worlds 2 is available on PC and consoles, and you can choose to either use your keyboard/mouse combo or switch to a controller. PC players can use both methods as long as they have a controller that's identified by the game. If you're on a console, you'll be limited to a controller that works with your system. With new controls in the mix, here's a list of all applicable keybinds in The Outer Worlds 2. Table of contents All The Outer Worlds 2 keyboard/mouse controls All The Outer Worlds 2 controller keybinds All The Outer Worlds 2 keyboard/mouse controls The table below has a list of all the controls as applicable for PC if you're rolling with a keyboard/mouse. Control Input Walk Forward W Walk Backward S Strafe Left A Strafe Right D Look Mouse Jump Space Sprint Shift Auto-Sprint Toggle Caps Lock Crouch/Sneak Ctrl Use/Interact E Interact (Secondary) F Reload R Holster R (Hold) Attack LMB Power Attack LMB (Hold) Quick Melee T Inhaler Z Toggle Gadget Activation Q Throw (Hold to Aim) G Companion 1 Special Ability C Companion 2 Special Ability V Weapon 1 1 Weapon 2 2 Weapon 3 3 Weapon 4 4 Next Weapon Mouse Wheel Down Previous Weapon Mouse Wheel Up Next Gadget X Next Throwable 5 Equipment Radial Mouse Wheel Toggle Flashlight L Quick Save F5 Quick Load F9 Perspective U Use Alternative Shoulder H View Ledger Tab View Inventory I View Character Menu K View Journal J View Companion Menu , View Map M Pause Esc Stop Recording Y Scroll/Navigate Up Mouse Wheel Up Scroll/Navigate Down Mouse Wheel Down Skip Space All The Outer Worlds 2 controller keybinds Here are all the default keybinds to note down if you're playing using a controller. Input Xbox PlayStation Aim/Block LT L2 Activated Gadget LB L1 Attack RT R2 Overcharge/Power Attack RT (Hold) R2 (Hold) Throw (Hold to Aim) RB R1 Jump A X Crouch /Sneak B Circle Reload/Talk/Interact X Square Weapon Holstering X (Hold) Square (Hold) Next Weapon Y Triangle Change Equipment Y (Hold) Triangle (Hold) View Ledger Menu button Nav button Perspective Menu button (Hold) Nav button (Hold) Pause Pause button Options Toggle Flashlight D-pad up D-pad up Use Alternate Shoulder D-pad up (Hold) D-pad up (Hold) Companion 1 Ability D-pad left D-pad left Companion 2 Ability D-pad right D-pad right Use Medical Inhaler D-pad down D-pad down Move LS LS Sprint LS (Hold) LS (Hold) Look RS RS Quick Melee RS (Hold) RS (Hold) Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post All The Outer Worlds 2 PC and controller keybinds appeared first on Destructoid.

iDev Games Feed Saturday, October 25, 2025 9:46 AM Draven Slade       The legend of Draven Slade goes back centuries.  The legend says that Draven was once a man who loved and was to be married to a beautiful women.  The Manor...

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GamersHeroes Saturday, October 25, 2025 1:10 AM Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness Tales of the Moon Cult DLC Now Available       Just in time for spooky season, the Tales of the Moon Cult DLC for GrapeOcean Technologies and V Publishing's Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness is now available. The post Black Geyser: Couriers of Darkness Tales of the Moon Cult DLC Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Saturday, October 25, 2025 12:29 AM KartRider Rush+ X Hankook Tire Collaboration Announced       A tire-screeching new collaboration, NEXON's electrifying mobile racer KartRider Rush+ (KRR+) is teaming up with South Korean tire company Hankook Tire to let racers roll in style with in-game items, outfits, accessories, and community events! The post KartRider Rush+ X Hankook Tire Collaboration Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Saturday, October 25, 2025 12:10 AM DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Live Action Trailer Released       Going even further beyond, Spike Chunsoft and Bandai Namco have released a new live action trailer for DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO ahead of its launch on the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 next month. The post DRAGON BALL: Sparking! ZERO Live Action Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Friday, October 24, 2025 9:14 PM Conqueror's Blade Interview – Producer Yiqui Bai Talks Sacrum Romanum, Community, and Optimization       With the recent release of Sacrum Romanum, Gamers Heroes recently spoke with Conqueror's Blade Producer Yiqui Bai regarding this new expansion, its devout community, and its stellar optimization - learn more with our interview. The post Conqueror's Blade Interview – Producer Yiqui Bai Talks Sacrum Romanum, Community, and Optimization appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Friday, October 24, 2025 8:38 PM Jurassic World Evolution 3 Review       Jurassic World Evolution 3 is the single best entry in the series to date - and it's not even close. The post Jurassic World Evolution 3 Review appeared first on GamersHeroes.

Kotaku Friday, October 24, 2025 8:20 PM AirPods Pro With ANC Are Going for Pennies, Now 3x Cheaper Than the AirPods Max       This is possibly the best deal of 2025 if you're looking for active noise cancellation earbuds. The post AirPods Pro With ANC Are Going for Pennies, Now 3x Cheaper Than the AirPods Max appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Friday, October 24, 2025 7:35 PM This 2TB Laptop Is 75% Off on Amazon, Dell Quietly Drops $2,700 From the Original Price       You can get over $2700 off this fantastic Windows 11 Pro laptop. The post This 2TB Laptop Is 75% Off on Amazon, Dell Quietly Drops $2,700 From the Original Price appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Friday, October 24, 2025 6:35 PM Amazon Is Offloading This 60,000mAh Power Bank for Pennies, Anker's Stock Is Flying off the Shelves       This power bank can charge your iPhone up to ten times. The post Amazon Is Offloading This 60,000mAh Power Bank for Pennies, Anker's Stock Is Flying off the Shelves appeared first on Kotaku.

Siliconera Friday, October 24, 2025 7:00 PM Wasabi Mizuta Is New Monokuma Voice Actress in Danganronpa       Japanese voice actress Wasabi Mizuta will voice Monokuma in Super Danganronpa 2x2. You can hear her performance in a minute-long trailer for the game. Here is the Super Danganronpa 2x2 trailer featuring Monokuma introducing himself, with Usami making a brief appearance as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUlWICZP9XM Monokuma, the main antagonist and mascot of the series, has had multiple voice actors since the original Danganronpa came out in 2010. At first, the late Nobuyo Oyama (most famous for her work as the titular character in Doraemon) voiced him. Oyama's dementia made it difficult for her to continue working as a voice actress. Tarako (best known for her work as Maruko in Chibi Maruko-chan) took over for her in V3. Tarako passed away in March 2024, which is why Mizuta has to take over the role of Monokuma. This is not the first time that Mizuta has had to fill in for a character originally voiced by Oyama. This is likely why her impression of Oyama's performance is so natural. Mizuta is the new voice of Doraemon, having taken over the role back in 2005. Mizuta has also played Boris in the Beyblade series, Mailpo in Yes! PreCure 5 GoGo!, and Tepig in Pokemon: Best Wishes. Producer Shohei Sakakibara has commented on the new voice actress on the Spike Chunsoftt website. After paying his respects and thanking the late actresses for their performance, he asks if everyone was surprised at how new yet familiar Mizuta sounds as Monkouma. He believes that Mizuta's expressive and unique sense of humor can breathe new life into Monokuma's character. Super Danganronpa 2x2 will come out on the PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch, Switch 2, and Windows PC (via Steam) in 2026. The post Wasabi Mizuta Is New Monokuma Voice Actress in Danganronpa appeared first on Siliconera.

WGB Friday, October 24, 2025 6:29 PM Halo: Campaign Evolved Announced For 2026, And It's Coming To PlayStation As Well       Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the original Halo, will launch in 2026 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. It introduces new missions, co-op gameplay, and enhanced graphics, along with nostalgic elements.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, October 24, 2025 8:15 PM Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Gets New Story Trailer       Show off several of the game's detail. The post Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake Gets New Story Trailer appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

MonsterVine Saturday, October 25, 2025 12:05 AM Assassin's Creed Shadows Launches on Nintendo Switch 2 December 2       Ubisoft has announced that Assassin's Creed Shadows will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 2, 2025, letting players experience the series' latest historical adventure both at home and on the go. Optimized for all play modes, this version introduces touchscreen navigation for menus, maps, and the hideout, offering the most seamless portable Assassin's Creed […]

MonsterVine Friday, October 24, 2025 11:36 PM Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens Unveiled – A Shapeshifting Action-Adventure Coming to PC in 2026       Austrian indie studio Everflux Games has announced its debut project, Edenfall: Legacy of the First Wardens, during today's Galaxies Showcase. The upcoming action-adventure game invites players to step into the role of Venya, a young woman with the rare ability to shapeshift into a wolf, raccoon, and raven. Set in a vibrant world overrun by […]

MonsterVine Friday, October 24, 2025 11:10 PM DEFECT Unleashes Cyberpunk Chaos in First Extended Gameplay Reveal       Independent studio emptyvessel lit up the Galaxies Autumn Showcase with two new gameplay trailers for its upcoming immersive cyberpunk shooter, DEFECT, available to wishlist now on Steam, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com. The showcase opened with a cinematic gameplay trailer, but fans were treated to an unexpected bonus: an extended five-minute cut introduced by studio […]

MonsterVine Friday, October 24, 2025 10:31 PM Full Metal Schoolgirl Unleashes Cyberpunk Chaos on PS5, Switch 2, and PC       Full Metal Schoolgirl, the latest explosive action-adventure from D3Publisher and Yuke's (developers of Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2), is out now on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Players can choose between the Standard Edition ($49.99) or the Deluxe Edition ($64.99), which includes a Season Pass packed […]

MonsterVine Friday, October 24, 2025 6:44 PM Shadow of the Road Unveils Ne-No-Kuni Trailer Showcasing Its Japanese-Steampunk World       Owlcat Games and Another Angle Games released the Ne-No-Kuni trailer at the Galaxies Gaming Showcase yesterday. The trailer showcases the game's netherworld, specifically for spooky season. This new trailer gives players a new glimpse into a world at a pivotal crossroads, torn between its cherished ancient heritage and the relentless march of modernization by a […]

MonsterVine Friday, October 24, 2025 6:36 PM Cross Blitz 1.0 Launches November 24 With New Release Date Trailer       The Arcade Crew and Tako Boy Studios announced today that their turn-based RPG deckbuilder, Cross Blitz, that's been in Steam Early Access since 2023, will receive its 1.0 update and official release this year. To celebrate the month leading up to release, Cross Blitz will be on sale until November 24th, 2025. Heartfelt adventure meets […]