GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 22, 2025 3:27 PM A well-known music video director in SoCal's ska-punk-pop scene, Lo(u)ser (aka Chris Graue) will be a Special Musical Guest at this summer's Fire & Ice RGX 2025 event. The post Lo(u)ser Special Musical Guest Performer at Fire & Ice RGX 2025 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 22, 2025 2:18 PM Running through May 6, the Festival of Accord: Blossomdance is making its way to Capcom's wildly popular Monster Hunter Wilds later today. The post Monster Hunter Wilds Festival of Accord: Blossomdance Seasonal Event Beginning Today appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 22, 2025 1:59 PM Now available for PC and consoles, players will be able to explore Cyrodiil like never before with today's release of Virtuos and Bethesda Game Studios' The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. The post The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 22, 2025 1:35 PM Save the date: The team at Square Enix announced that the FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS Spring 2025 Update Recap Livestream will be held on the official Square Enix Twitch Channel on April 24 at 11am PT. The post FINAL FANTASY VII EVER CRISIS 2025 Recap Livestream Scheduled for April 24 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 22, 2025 1:16 PM Amazon Games has revealed new details surrounding New World: Aeternum's Season 8, Lost Ark's April Update and Throne and Liberty's latest Tico Talks video. The post Amazon Games Shares Updates for New World: Aeternum, Lost Ark, and Throne and Liberty appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:53 PM A puzzle horror game inspired by the PlayStation 2-era classics (remember when?), the world of RED SOUL GAMES and Raw Fury's Post Trauma is now available for PC and consoles. The post Puzzle Horror Game Post Trauma Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:29 PM A feel-good sandbox survival game, Publisher Funcom and developer Astrolabe Interactive's Aloft is celebrating Earth Day today with donations to the Cool Earth Initiative. The post Feel-Good Survival Title Aloft Celebrating Earth Day appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:45 AM The first "matchroidvania" to date (at least we think so), Strange Scaffold and Frosty Pop's truly unique Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 is now available. The post Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:32 AM A grid-based tactical combat RPG, players will be able to conquer fate when Bandai Namco's Super Robot Wars Y launches August 28. The post Super Robot Wars Y Launching August 28 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:35 PM  StarCraft 2 hackers are reportedly exposing unsuspecting players to horrific footage of a real-life shooting as well as videos featuring bright flashing lights, seemingly designed to trigger seizures. While Blizzard is investigating, it seems this has been happening for nearly a year or more. |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:00 PM  For nearly as long as Bethesda has been making big open-world RPGs, there have been dedicated modders tweaking, updating, and improving these games. So it's a bit odd that Bethesda's recently released remaster of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion doesn't officially support modding. |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 22, 2025 3:40 PM  The Great Tapestry, according to South of Midnight, wraps around the entire world, a place where every person's story is just one tiny thread, and it's up to weavers like our dear trackstar heroine Hazel to smooth out the knots when they happen. But while South of Midnight presents us with a half-dozen lurid tales of… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 22, 2025 3:30 PM  Season 2 of Marvel Rivals is here, and there are quite a few balance changes and additions to mark its arrival. A new battle pass, the Flower of Krakoa, is here alongside an incredible new character, Emma Frost. Let's go over what's changed in the meta for this wildly popular superhero shooter. |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 22, 2025 3:20 PM  I don't generally consider myself a cat person (nor am I a dog person), but there's something so very satisfying about petting an animal in a video game. I'm not the only one to think so, considering how often "Can I pet the dog?" is trending for XYZ video game release. Well, we already know you can pet dogs in the… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 22, 2025 3:10 PM  Nintendo is launching the Switch 2 is less than two months, but odds are slim that you'll be able to just walk into a store and ask for one in the first few weeks and maybe even months after it releases. Instead, your best bet is to lock in a preorder directly from Nintendo or through big stores like Walmart and Best… |
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Kotaku Tuesday, April 22, 2025 2:00 PM  Recent titles in the Assassin's Creed franchise offered something extra besides stealthy assassinations and roaming exploration. In between stabby murders, you could expand a base. Valhalla had a settlement you could expandand now in Assassin's Creed Shadows introduces a hideout you can customize to your liking. It's… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 22, 2025 1:05 PM  The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered launched earlier today, and while the standard edition of the game includes all the DLC released for the OG RPG, there is an extra DLC pack available that adds a few things, including new horse armor. Yes, in 2025, Bethesda is charging for horse armor again. |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:40 PM  Though we've known it's coming for a few days now, today Bethesda showed off its fancy new remaster of 2006's The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and it looks spectacular. It's also out, like, right-friggin-now! If you want to check out the whole reveal, you can do so here. But if you just want to peruse some lovely… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:50 AM  Journey Together might be a reasonably interesting set for the tabletop card game, re-introducing Trainer Pokémon to the game for the first time in 25 years, but it's a massive anticlimax for collectors. Which turns out to be just the thing the hobby desperately needed; there are no $1000+ cards this time out, not… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:40 AM  Civilization VII's next big update has arrived and the 4X strategy game is steadily checking off the boxes on players' most requested fixes and additions. It hasn't yet purged the negative vibes around launch (or the game's underwater user review rating on Steam), but the fourth major update in two months has… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:20 AM  After many reports, leaks, and rumors, Bethesda officially unveiled The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. And the $50 remaster is launching today on Xbox Series X/S, Game Pass, PS5, and PC. |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:08 AM  It's been a difficult week for The Last of Us fans. Two episodes into the second season of HBO's live-action series, fans are experiencing the traumatic events of The Last of Us Part II, the game on which this season is based. Those of us who played it dealt with this five years ago and are being retraumatized. Now,… |
Kotaku Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:40 AM  Days Gone is arriving on PlayStation 5 later this month with a host of new accessibility features. One of those is a new game speed toggle that will let players turn the entire open-world zombie experience into a bullet time fever dream. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 5:46 PM  When time and money is running a bit short in life, a new triple-A action game spanning dozens of hours and costing a premium price just isn't what you need. Sometimes, a shorter (and hopefully sweeter) experience is required. There are plenty around, but the latest newcomer to this club is Steel Seed, a stealth-infused sci-fi adventure that is radiating Stellar Blade, Uncharted, and Assassin's Creed energy. Continue reading Stealthy sci-fi action game Steel Seed has just hit Steam and Epic MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best stealth games, Best upcoming PC games, Best soulslike games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:33 PM  While it's been mere weeks since Teamfight Tactics dropped its excellent 14th set, Riot Games has just revealed its next set revival which is coming in just a couple of patches' time. It's always cool to see old sets return with some new twists, but this one in particular involves a true fan-favorite and arguably one of the LoL spinoff's best sets ever. Don your headphones, get the disco ball spinning, and get some K/DA blasting, because TFT set 10, Remix Rumble, is coming back. Continue reading TFT's next set revival sees the return of an all-time classic MORE FROM PCGAMESN: LoL tier list, Best auto battlers, LoL ranking system explained |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:35 PM  April 22, 2025: New Gym League codes are in for UPD 18. What are the new Gym League codes? If you want to get buff to unlock new bodies and gyms where you can show off your impeccable physique, chances are you're looking for a shortcut or two to get ahead of the competition. If so, then you've come to the right place. What, steroids? Of course not! That's scandalous. No, no, we're talking about free codes here. If you're just starting this Roblox experience, we have plenty of Gym League codes to supplement your training regime, providing you with access to potions, cash, and other power-ups. If you want to shape up in other similar games, we have Arm Wrestle Simulator codes and Strongman Simulator codes, while Roller Skate Simulator codes can help if you prefer racing on wheeled shoes. Continue reading Gym League codes April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:34 PM  April 22, 2025: We have loads of new Anime Rangers X codes in following a wonky Easter update. What are the latest Anime Rangers X codes? This fresh new Roblox tower defense title brings easy freebie redemption back to the biggest genre trend of last year, granting it a quick boost of launch popularity against classics of the past. Looking to try the rest? Give these SpongeBob Tower Defense codes a go if you're into the silly yellow guy and its equally colourful cast of characters. For another anime game hit, give underdog Anime Last Stand codes a go, or Anime Vanguards codes and Anime Adventures codes a try for two of the most popular Roblox TD titles to date. Continue reading Anime Rangers X codes April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:27 PM  April 22, 2025: One new SpongeBob Tower Defense code is in ahead of the Agent Star update. What are the new SpongeBob Tower Defense codes? Bikini Bottom is in danger and only the sub-aquatic city's goofiest goobers can protect it. From SpongeGar to double Krabby Pattied-up Squidward, there's a wild cast of characters that can be called upon to aid the defense effort. Of course, these iconic faces come at a cost, requiring you to cough up Gems and Magic Conches to partake in the Roblox game's gacha system. Fortunately, the SpongeBob Tower Defense codes often reward you with these precious materials, so load up Roblox, dive into Bikini Bottom, and use the following codes to keep it safe. Continue reading SpongeBob Tower Defense codes April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 2:57 PM  What is the complete Oblivion Remastered quest list? If you're jumping into the RPG for the first time, or know it like the back of your hand, you'll want to know how far through the game you are. Much like Bethesda's other games, including Skyrim, Oblivion is a massive game with hundreds of quests to complete. We've broken them all down by location and category below. If you're unsure about whether to jump into Oblivion Remastered or not, check out the Oblivion Remastered Game Pass details. Alternatively, check out our list of the best RPGs you can play right now if you're after something different. Continue reading Oblivion Remastered quest list - all main and side missions MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Oblivion Remastered release date, Best RPGs, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:12 PM  While New World's overhaul and expanded relaunch as New World Aeternum was meant to re-establish the MMO as one of the genre leaders, the initial excitement for it has been wilting. On Steam at least, player counts have been gradually tailing off ever since the initial Aeternum spike last year, but with the game's upcoming Season 8 update, it's introducing some high-risk, high-reward gameplay in new Hardcore worlds and testing out plenty of new PvP experiences too. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best New World Aeternum builds, Best MMORPGs, Best New World Aeternum class |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 1:28 PM  Post Trauma has been shaping up to be one of this year's most exciting new horror games. Taking survival horror elements from the early Silent Hill games and throwing them into a surreal and disturbing world, it's looking like a real heart-pounder and brain-bender. Now, after a couple of delays, the day has finally arrived - Post Trauma has just launched on Steam. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best survival games, Best single-player games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:31 PM  Is Oblivion Remastered on Game Pass? As everyone awaits news on The Elder Scrolls 6, Bethesda has released an updated version of the fourth game in the series. Developed using Unreal Engine 5 to greatly enhance the visuals, Oblivion has never looked so good. If diving back into Oblivion Remastered has reignited your interest in the series' future, check out everything we know so far about The Elder Scrolls 6. If you're looking for something else to play while you wait, check out our list of the best RPGs you can play on PC right now. Continue reading Is Oblivion Remastered on Game Pass? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Oblivion Remastered release date, Best RPGs, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:21 PM  Intel has dropped a surprise bonus feature for owners of its Intel Core Ultra 200 series CPUs. The new Intel 200S Boost feature will be available via a motherboard BIOS update and can increase CPU and memory frequencies in one click, all while maintaining your CPU's three-year warranty. The new Intel CPU and motherboard feature is available now but will require your motherboard's manufacturer to issue firmware updates that you'll have to apply using the usual BIOS update features of your board. With Intel's Core Ultra 200 CPUs having otherwise struggled to break into our best gaming CPU guide due to lackluster gaming performance, this free new feature could seriously increase their desirability. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:16 PM  When Delta Force reaches a crescendo - when it's you and maybe one surviving teammate, huddled behind a wall, pinned down by relentless, thundering suppressive fire, grenades exploding all around you - it turns from an FPS into something closer to a horror game. How could it be scarier? How about you take the same Battlefield-inspired, nerve-pulling combat but now it's nighttime, and your multiplayer opponents could be hiding anywhere? If you're nostalgic for Battlefield 4's excellent Night Ops, or charged up after Gray Zone Warfare's own nocturnal skirmishes, the new Delta Force update has just what you need. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Delta Force guns, Delta Force operators, Delta Force loadouts |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:16 PM  What are the Oblivion Remastered system requirements? We finally have confirmation that The Elder Scrolls Oblivion Remastered is real and available to play right now. For those playing on PC, you can now check out the system requirements you'll need to meet to enjoy this Unreal Engine 5 remaster. You won't need the best graphics card to enjoy this long-awaited remaster, but you are going to potentially need some extra system memory and storage space, based on the requirements released so far. The Oblivion Remaster just shadow-dropped, and here's what you'll need to play it. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:09 PM  While the FF14 Cosmic Exploration feature is finally here, it's not what I'm most excited about from patch 7.21. Yes, we can head to the Source's moon and help our server explore the uncharted terrain, but what about the fashion? We all know looking good is Final Fantasy 14's true endgame, and the latest patch drops a bombshell that'll make it easier than ever. So if you've been asking for even more color in your virtual wardrobe, Square Enix has heard your call. Continue reading FF14 Cosmic Exploration is here, and it's improving fashion forever MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail review, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:00 PM  When was the Oblivion Remastered release date? An Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion re-release has been rumored for years now, and given Bethesda's penchant for repacking Skyrim over the past decade, we're surprised this hasn't come sooner. It may not be a full remake of the original game, but this is far from a low-effort project. It's fair to say that Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion established Bethesda as the masters of RPGs, setting a new standard for open world games at the time. Whether you're returning to Cyrodiil after almost 20 years or you're stepping into Oblivion's massive world for the first time, we're here to break down all the information about the re-release, including the release date, editions, and more. Continue reading Oblivion Remastered release date, editions, trailer, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Oblivion Remastered release date, Best RPGs, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:29 PM  Fanatical is holding another one of its fantastic Steam Deck game sales, offering up some of the finest Verified and Playable games for just a fraction of the MSRP. We've picked out five games you need to play, and added five honorable mentions for good measure. Whether you're new to the Steam Deck or already well acquainted with the best handheld gaming PC, these games all work great on the portable with no tweaks required. Better still, they're all available with up to 92% off their prices, thanks to this latest sale. Continue reading Save up to 92% on these brilliant Steam Deck Verified games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:49 AM  Details of a new AMD Radeon gaming GPU have seemingly just appeared, but it looks like one to avoid if you're looking for a budget graphics card for gaming. The GPU in question is the AMD Radeon RX 6500 (without the XT on the end), which hasn't been officially announced by AMD, but the leaked specs paint a picture of an underpowered Radeon RX 6500 XT with lower clock speeds and slower memory. There are many reasons why you won't find the AMD Radeon RX 6500 XT on our best graphics card guide, not least the fact that it's based on tech that's now two generations old, using the RDNA 2 GPU architecture. Perhaps more importantly, though, this GPU was also massively underpowered when it came out in January 2022. AMD wouldn't even send me one for review then, and neither would any of its board partners. Continue reading The worst AMD Radeon gaming GPU reportedly just got even worse MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:36 AM  I can't quite believe it. Not only is the fabled Oblivion Remastered real, it's here. After years of rumors, leaks, insiders, and internet scuttlebutt, we're returning to Cyrodiil. The worst-kept secret in videogames has arrived, and it's exactly as gorgeous, gripping, and entertaining as it was almost 20 years ago. So dim the lights, get comfortable, and clear your schedule because it's time to take on the Mythic Dawn all over again. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Oblivion Remastered release date, Best RPGs, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:00 AM  What are the best Roblox games? Games aren't just better than ever for kids; the means of creating them are, too. The best example of that is Roblox: a massively multiplayer online game creation platform. Its user-generated creations allow you to weather the threat of a natural disaster, try your hand as a pizza maker, or take a break with a fishing adventure full of exploration and discovery. From sims and RPGs to tower defense and grand adventure titles, we've highlighted the best Roblox games to enjoy with over 100 million other pals in online games. Think of it like Minecraft and LittleBigPlanet smooshed together to create one of the best free PC games available. Below, you can find the best Roblox games and more about this exciting platform. Continue reading The best Roblox games in 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:43 AM  If there's one thing XCOM and Darkest Dungeon have in common, it's forcing you to make incredibly tough decisions. Whether you're choosing who lives, dies, or leads your team, both games push your tactical RPG limits to new heights. This is something the upcoming Prelude Dark Pain understands well, as it gives you plenty of opportunities to win, but will always find a way to punish your mistakes. Ahead of an imminent Kickstarter launch, I got to try the strategy game for myself, and it's one to keep an eye on. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best RPGs, Best turn-based strategy games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:22 AM  What are the best Sims 4 expansion packs? The Sims 4 has graced our monitors since 2014, but it certainly hasn't stopped growing its offering in the form of expansion packs. With Sims 5 officially shelved, its predecessor isn't losing its shine and is still receiving regular new expansion packs. You could also expand your experience with our Sims 4 CC creators and packs guide for the best custom content from community creators, as well as a guide to how to install CC in The Sims 4. Still, there is a ton of DLC available for the free PC game, and while it's all personal preference, our list of the best Sims 4 expansion packs will point you in the right direction to bring a whole new dimension to your game. Continue reading Best Sims 4 expansion packs 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Sims 4 mods, Best Sims 4 sex mods, The Sims 4 cheats |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:34 AM  What are the best zombie games on PC? Popular culture's fascination with the undead has given us a near-limitless supply of quality entertainment over the years. This isn't limited to TV and the movies, though - there are a host of quality zombie games you can play right now. Luckily, our list of dead-good hits has everything a zombie enthusiast could ask for, ranging from free PC games to co-op games a rather strange Lovecraftian period piece. If you like, you can even take a shambling detour through tower defense games and partake in some post-apocalypse parkour. Come with us now to find the ones worth playing as we wade through the hordes of shambling corpses. Continue reading The best zombie games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Black Ops 6 guns, Black Ops 6 review, Black Ops 6 loadouts |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:04 AM  What's the single scariest moment in videogame history? The dogs jumping through the windows in the original Resident Evil - that's the most common choice. Horror connoisseurs might also point to the Mr. Tibbits screamer in Condemned Criminal Origins, or the hospital rooftop in 2001's Silent Hill 2. Personally, I still lose sleep over the Working Joes in Alien Isolation, when you're running away and they grab your ankle. But The Outlast Trials gets under my skin. Any time the lights go out and those surgically implanted night-vision goggles come on, well, it's time to panic. One of the most beloved horror games on Steam, The Outlast Trials Season 3 update makes Red Barrels' co-op spin off even bigger - and it's also available at a cut price. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best survival, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:00 AM  Firstly, a big thanks to Amerzone The Explorer's Legacy for making journalists seem cool as hell. Going from first-day-at-the-office nerves to crash-landing into a snake-infested swamp in the middle of a murderous dictatorship is something I've (thankfully) never had to experience, but it's certainly a reputational aura boost for us all. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy review, Best detective games, Best adventure games |
PCGamesN Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:53 AM  When is the Marathon release date? Marathon is a forthcoming first-person shooter from Bungie, the team behind hit games like Destiny 2 and the original Halo. It's been a while since the first trailer gave us the scoop on what players could expect from the game, which was rumored to be in development for quite some time before Bungie's actual announcement in May 2023. Fortunately, the wait for a launch date is now over. While the Marathon release date is still a fair way away, the hype is real given Bungie's history of delivering unrivaled gunplay and the stunning trailer that re-introduced gamers to the remake of the FPS game, which remains a classic. Continue reading Marathon release date, trailer, and gameplay MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games , Marathon release date speculation, All Destiny 2 news |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 22, 2025 6:00 PM  I'm a lifelong Resi fan but relatively late-coming Capcom devotee, so I find Onimusha 2: Samurai's Destiny's amalgam of more famed series hallmarks fun to think about - sitting as it does at the intersection of Devil May Cry's orb-sucking fighting game combat and Resident Evil's deliberate spacial awareness, fixed camera exploration and puzzles. But I've also got some second-hand nostalgia for this 2002 action game. I didn't play it myself, although I did spectate snippets at a friend's house. I remember him having fun, although he may have mostly enjoyed boasting about how sword-tough he was in the face of the game's difficulty. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:38 PM  In a free world, all Overwatch 2 heroes would be playable no matter how annoying they might be to face off against because sometimes them's the breaks. We don't live in a free world though, not anymore at least, as Overwatch 2 season 16 starts today. Most notably it's introducing its new mode Stadium, but also something that'll change up the competitive aspect of the shooter quite a bit: hero bans. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 22, 2025 2:55 PM  Creepy Redneck Dinosaur Mansion 3 is not the third game in a series about creepy rednecks and dinosaurs in a mansion. I'd forgive you if that was where your mind went, given the number three in its name, but I assure you, it's a brand new game that just came out today! It is also a match-3, survival horror, comedy RPG metroidvania, a combination of genres that I never thought was possible, and yet here we are with a game that looks pretty fun. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 22, 2025 1:09 PM  Remember Spore? I never played the original one myself, just that crappy one Spore Creatures on the DS, but I've long appreciated what Spore was trying to do from afar. There's an almost whimsical macabre feeling to it, playing god and all that, leading a creature down the path of evolution. You don't see too many games like that these days, though today's a bit of an exception given the announcement of Voidling Bound, a monster-taming/ gene splicing game from a team made up of former Skylanders devs. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:34 PM  The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is out now, and PC players can grab a discount by picking up a Steam key from Fanatical, or Green Man Gaming. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:09 PM  Righto, Diablo 4 season 8 is starting next week, and today Blizzard have dropped a whole bunch of details on it ahead of its release on April 29th, so let's see what they are! First up, there's that Belial guy who the season is named after. He's back, but his "motive is unknown", and you'll eventually be able to face off against him in a new quest which introduces a couple of new NPCs. That's all well and good, but the big thing this season is its new main mechanic, boss powers. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:42 AM  Years after it was first leaked, and following weeks of increasingly loud rumours, Bethesda have finally shown off a trailer for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion remaster. It looks very shiny, and has a few new cogs under the hood. More importantly, it's out now. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:50 AM  The closed alpha for Marathon is soon due to roll out to players who signed up, meaning Bungie's colourful futuristic servers are warming up. Sadly, we weren't invited - the alpha is only open to North Americans. But, aha, something went awry today and the game became available to play early for those on Xbox. And one quick-witted player streamed a full hour of the game before the servers clamped shut once again. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:35 AM  I've just picked up the Anker 24,000mAh 65W Portable Charger for $34.99 in Woot's charging devices sale, and it's been one of the more practical purchases I've made for my Steam Deck and ROG Ally X. At half off the regular $69.99 price, it's an easy recommendation. It's powerful, compact, and actually delivers the speed these handhelds need without making a scene about it. |
Siliconera Tuesday, April 22, 2025 5:00 PM
Konami recently shared a message regarding fake social media accounts for Silent Hill f offering non-existent beta tests for the new game. These accounts will attempt to redirect users to phishing websites to obtain people's data.
In addition to the fake beta test offers, these accounts are also claiming to hold events and other campaigns to try to take people's personal information. In the message shared by the Japanese social media account, Konami warned users to avoid interacting with any accounts offering beta tests and campaigns related to Silent Hill f. Konami also shared the message in its English social media.
The company reiterated that the only official websites for Silent Hill f are the official portal that was recently opened after the reveal of the game's first trailer, as well as the X (formerly Twitter) social media account where the message was shared. These are the only two official Silent Hill f websites currently available.
As a reminder, the first official trailer for Silent Hill f appeared on a recent SH Transmission stream, detailing information about the 1960 rural Japan setting of the game and its protagonist Hinako Shimizu. You can check out the trailer here.
Silent Hill f is currently in development for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC via Steam.
The post Konami Warns About Fake Silent Hill f Beta Test appeared first on Siliconera. |
Siliconera Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:00 PM
Avail and Sanrio announced a new collection of shirts featuring Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and My Melody alongside the Honda logo and Super Cub branding. Avail will start selling these in Japan on April 26, 2025. WorldShopping shipping is available for those in other countries. All of them are unisex t-shirts in men's sizes.
There are three different types of shirts in this Sanrio Honda collection at Avail, and each one is available in Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and My Melody designs. All of them are available in sizes medium and large. Depending on the style, the price varies.
The first option features the Honda wing logo used for its motorcycles on the lefthand side. That will have one of the characters peeking over the top of it. Each character's face will also appear as a helmet on upper righthand side above the slogan that reads, "Just doing what I love." The character's name will also appear on the front and sleeve. These are 1,800円 (~$13) each.
The other 1,800円 (~$13) t-shirt option features more imagery. Each one has one of the characters riding a Super Cub on it, the Super Cub motorcycle itself, the Honda logo, the character's name, and the "just doing what I love" slogan. These only feature a design on the front of the shirt.
The last shirt style at Avail is the most expensive, as each one features designs on the front and back. On the front, there is the Honda logo in red with Hello Kitty, Kuromi, or My Melody sitting beside it. On the back are various logos, images of the character, Super Cub references, and the character's name across the top. Those are 2,300円 (~$16) each.
Here's how all of the initial images for the designs look so far:
There have been Honda items like this before. A Hello Kitty Super Cub 110 appeared for her 50th anniversary.
Avail will start selling the Sanrio Honda shirts featuring Hello Kitty, Kuromi, or My Melody on April 26, 2025. The 40th Sanrio Character Ranking Poll is also now open.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 22, 2025 3:00 PM
In honor of the Fire Emblem series' 35th anniversary, Nintendo added Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership tier. NSO members can also access the Fire Emblem Engage soundtrack in the Nintendo Music app on mobile devices as part of the celebration.
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones maybe the eighth game, but many people might remember it as only the first or second one they played. This is because the first worldwide release was Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade for the GBA, released outside Japan as just Fire Emblem, and this was the second. You can go through two storylines, with each campaign following one of the twin siblings Prince Ephraim and Princess Eirika of Renais. Once you get through one, there is also an unlockable Creature Campaign.
Here's the trailer for the Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones NSO release that shows the game running on the Switch.
Here's the official announcement bringing up the Fire Emblem Engage soundtrack coming to the NSO Nintendo Music app. The trailer included clips from the songs "Emblem Engage," "Engage," and "On Day Patrol, Divine One."
In addition to these two additions to celebrate the Fire Emblem series 35th anniversary, Intelligent Systems ran events in Fire Emblem Heroes. There have been daily rerun banners with free pulls, login campaigns with currencies, bonus items, and banner tickets, special banners, and a new banner that features an Attuned Hero version of Tiki from Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem.
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones is available on the GBA and on the Switch via Nintendo Switch Online. Fire Emblem Engage is on the Switch. Fire Emblem Heroes is on mobile devices. Nintendo Switch Online is $19.99 for a one-year standard membership and $49.99 for a one-year membership with the Expansion Pack.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 22, 2025 2:00 PM
Capcom announced that the Monster Hunter Wilds Festival of Accord: Blossomdance event launches on April 23, 2025, for those who unlocked The Grand Hub Gathering Hall, and the Blossomdance DLC with new emotes, stickers, pendants, and cosmetics like a Spring Blossom Kimono for Alma and Seikret Decorations will debut too. However, Alma can wear that kimono for free during the event. The activities in-game run until May 6, 2025.
Many of the changes are cosmetic. The trees are blooming, just like sakura blossoms, in The Grand Hub. This means things will look quite different. If you login during this time period, you get tickets for the themed Sakuratide Hunter armor and Papier-Mache Palico equipment and Vouchers for themed food. Additional bonuses for logging in involves things like a Seikret Decoration, Pop Up Camp decorations, gestures, and pendants. There will also be two Lucky Vouchers given away each day during the run.
Capcom's announcement on Steam mentioned crafting the Sakuratide armor and equipping it will prove helpful. Wearing that gets you more bonuses for and from activities. The "Carabosse's Daughters" and "That Won't Work on Me" limited time quests, which offer the tickets and drops for special equipment and accessories, will be live. Wearing that armor during it could mean extra tickets from quests. As for the Barrel Bombs minigame, it now has a blossom theme and you get more bombs in it if you wear that armor.
Here's the trailer for the Monster Hunter Wilds event:
And here are some screenshots for it that show off the new look for the hub, the different types of equipment and cosmetics, the new kimono Alma can wear, and the paid DLC pack for the event.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 22, 2025 1:00 PM
Sun Art announced that it worked with Nintendo to create two Splatoon 3 water guns, with each of the pistols looking like the Splat Brella from the game. These will be available in blue or yellow color schemes. Each one will cost 3,278円 (~$23).
As in Splatoon 3, these Splat Brella water guns can be used offensively or defensively. They can also be easily transported by folding them up like a regular umbrella. Once unfurled, you can use the umbrella part as coverage to protect yourself from the water other people are shooting. The reservoir of water is stored in a pouch on a user's back that looks like an Inkling or Octoling ink tank.
Here's how both of these items look:
This isn't the only time we've seen a Splatoon series weapon turned into a real-world water gun, as water pistols based on the Splatterscope and Splattershot release in Japan. The Nintendo Store itself even sold them. In the US, Jakks also released some like a Splattershot Blaster. We've also seen fans make their own real-world relicas.
Splatoon 3 is available on the Nintendo Switch, and the Splat Brella water guns will be sold in Japan at the end of April 2025.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:00 PM
Following Activision Blizzard's Diablo Berserk tease, it set dates for the Diablo IV and Diablo Immortal events. It starts in the mobile game first on May 1-30, 2025, with the Diablo Immortal: Struggler's Path event. Meanwhile, the anime-inspired event it will last throughout Season 8 in the main game starting on May 6, 2025.
In both cases, there will be themed opponents and challenges, as well as some equipment tied to the anime. The Diablo Immortal: Struggler's Path event includes a Survivor's Bane event that has you dealing with the Eclipse and fighting demons. Zodd will appear as Nosferatu Zodd, and earning the Crimson Behelit Gem lets you face a harder version of the fight. There will also be a login campaign with free equipment and cosmetics and items to earn like The Broken Band's Armament and weapon skins.
Here's the trailer for the Diablo Immortal version of the crossover.
As for Diablo IV, the Berserk crossover event will involve both trading Behelits for cosmetics and visiting the in-game shop to buy equipment inspired by the characters and game. Once May 6, 2025 rolls around, you can get Behelits from elite enemies. Get enough and you can trade them at the Berserk Reliquary for items inspired by the series. The store will also sell items based on characters. The Berserker Armor for Barbarians in the event is inspired by Guts. The Rogue's Hawk of Light equipment is based on Griffith. Meanwhile, it looks like The Struggler Rogue armor is based on Chasca. As for the Necromancer's Skull Knight, that look is based on… The Skull Knight. You can also get the Chimimoryo in a Pet Bundle called The Schnoz with Chimimoryo's Resemblance and the Mask Rakshas Mount Trophy, and Griffith's Warhorse of the Hawk mount and mount and mount armor will be sold.
Here's the trailer for the console and PC version of the crossover.
Finally, there will be a Support a Streamer initiative on Twitch tied to this crossover. There's no exact date for it yet, but it will involve a chance to earn a Skull Behelit Mount Trophy in Diablo IV.
Here are screenshots for the Diablo IV items from the crossover:
Diablo IV is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC and Diablo Immortal is on PCs and mobile devices. The Berserk crossover events will start in May 2025 in each game. The Berserk anime is found on Crunchyroll, and Dark Horse handled the manga.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:16 AM
Microsoft and Bethesda announced that the often rumored Oblivion remaster is called The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered. It is now available. We can play it on the PS5, Xbox Series X, or PC, and it is a part of Game Pass Ultimate for those who subscribe to the service. The Shivering Isles, Knights of the Nine, and other DLC is included.
In addition to the standard version for $49.99, a $59.99 Deluxe Edition is available. That includes new quests to earn Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon armors, weapons, and horse armor, a digital art book, and a soundtrack app.
We had some idea this remaster of Oblivion was on the way. It first came up when Microsoft acquired Bethesda. Various leaks suggested it was in development and might be a shadow drop for months. In addition to details like it using Unreal Engine 5, supposed images, and even early appearances from the site of Virtuos, the developer behind it. Some of Virtuos' other work includes Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition for the PS5 and PC, the Switch version of NieR: Automata, and the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater.
Here's the official showcase revealing the remaster. It went over new features and additions. For example, there are new animations, new textures, we can now sprint, and the Deluxe Edition added the aforementioned new quests and items.
The original Oblivion debuted back on the Xbox 360 and PC in March 2006. About a year later, a PS3 port and Game of the Year edition launched in 2007. The GOTY version included its two expansions.
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is now available, and we can play the remaster on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:00 AM
Cosmic Exploration now lets Final Fantasy XIV players head to Source's Moon, as the FFXIV Dawntrail patch 7.21 debut added the new feature, its sidequests, and new activities and rewards for helping to develop Sinus Ardorum. As long as you're currently on your home world and not traveling to another one on the Data Center in the MMORPG, you can go through Stellar Missions, help the Lunar Development Initiative, get Disciples of the Hand and Land tools, and get new equipment, dyes, a mech mount, and a robot minion. All this first came up in the 7.2 Letter from the Producer Live before its debut, and the official patch notes are live.
To start, Square Enix noted we can only get to the Sinus Ardorum base camp on the moon once we finish the main scenario quest "Endwalker" and start the new side story quests. Drivingway in Mare Lamentorum (X:21.9 Y:13.2) will let you go between the planet and moon. When you land, you can pull up your new Exotablet tool to contribute to the Lunar Development Initiative with Stellar Missions. These involve gathering materials to develop facilities and your camp. So one mission the company highlighted is a Northwestern Vicinity Survey that involved gathering 25 items from select gathering points in three minutes. You'll then get a star score based on it. Items you get will be put in your Cosmopouch, and you can then use your Cosmic Crafting Log to make new items. Some of these tasks could be sequential or be limited by the time of day, if there's a red alert, or a certain type of weather is happening.
The patch notes also went over some other unique experiences that come from heading to the moon. There will be Mech Ops, which allow us to either be ground support for a pilot or a mech pilot for a certain Duty. You do need to pay Lunar Credits for a Pilot Application, and only five random players will be picked as pilots and not ground support. However, if you aren't picked as a pilot, you get your application fee back and get better odds of being picked next time. We can also Join FATE to take on a "large-scale project" on the moon. Both of these can involve special rewards and currencies.
Here is how to start all of the Cosmic Exploration sidequests in Final Fantasy XIV, though note that you must be at Disciple of the Hand or Land level 10 and have finished the FFXIV Endwalker MSQ storyline to start.
Here are some new Cosmic Exploration screenshots from Square Enix:
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the FFXIV Dawntrail patch 7.21 is live now.
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Siliconera Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:00 AM
A hammer shaped after the Godzilla foot will appear courtesy of Castem. Toho revealed the product via the official Japanese social media account of the Godzilla franchise. Castem will produce it to be functional as a real hammer, so people will be able to use it to have the kaiju monster literally stomp nails down.
The two companies are collaborating to produce the iron foot hammer, which will be based on Godzilla's model from the 2001 movie Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah: Giant Monsters All-Out Attack. Together with the wood handle, the whole hammer will measure around 30 cm (11.81 inches) long. The handle will also feature a Godzilla 70th anniversary logo, which was reached in 2024 after the kaiju's inaugural film launched in November 1954.
The Japanese official Godzilla social media account provided a link to the hammer's listing on Rakuten, where it costs 6,930 yen. But even though the Japanese web store may support international shipping via Rakuten Global Express, the listing page reveals that it has no legal methods to ship this product overseas.
However, Castem has also been known to have an eBay storefront where it sells its products globally, as in the case of the Cup of Alphonse from Fullmetal Alchemist. We can confirm that an official eBay listing for the Godzilla Hammer is available for people residing elsewhere worldwide at $70.65.
The Godzilla foot hammer is available to order worldwide. Castem will process all received orders and ship the products within five business days.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 5:03 PM
I know how it feels to change things up and spawn in items, make yourself invincible, or make quests easier using console commands. I did it in Oblivion, Skyrim, and now, I'm doing it in Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered. If you're here, I'm sure you feel this same sentiment.
Much like other Elder Scrolls titles, including its predecessor, Oblivion Remastered has tons of console commands that help you with every aspect of the game. Here's a complete list of every command available and a step-by-step on how to use them.
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How to use console commands in Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered
Below is a complete step-by-step to opening the console menu and using cheat commands in Oblivion Remastered:
If you correctly type the command in, you'll immediately receive its benefit or debuff. The only downside is that it'll disable achievements on your save, preventing you from reaching 100 percent completion. If you're a trophy hunter, you'll have to finish everything legitimately.
Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered console commands list
The Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered has tons of console commands you can use to make your gaming life easier. While some require you to click or hover a target before initiating, others are immediate use commands that you can toggle on and off. Below is a complete list of commands, sorted by category:
Useful console commands
General console commands
Character console commands
Quest console commands
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 5:01 PM
Overwatch 2 Stadium is a mode so unique to what the hero shooter has to offer that it almost feels like an entirely new spinoff.
OW2's Stadium takes inspiration from games like MOBAs and shooters like Counter-Strike, along with making it playable in third-person perspective, all to create something totally fresh and quite fun that feels familiar yet new.
During each best-of-seven match in Stadium, heroes can earn Stadium Cash to buy upgrades known as Powers and Items to customize and build their heroes to be completely different from standard OW2, and potentially different between each game you play in Stadium.
Here are all of the Items and Powers available in Stadium's Armory in Overwatch 2.
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All Armory Items and Powers in Overwatch 2 Stadium
A lot of Items are available across all heroes with their buffs, but individual heroes have their own Hero Items along with specific Powers. Below, you can find all of the Items in the Armory along with how much Stadium Cash each one costs.
After that, we've listed each hero currently available in Stadium, along with their Powers (up to four total can be selected, one each at rounds one, three, five, and seven) and hero-specific Hero Items.
To start off with in season 16, Stadium features just 17 heroes to choose from, but more will be added over time with their own unique power-ups and abilities in subsequent seasons of OW2.
Global Items in OW2 Stadium Armory
Tank Hero Items and Powers in OW2 Stadium
D.Va
Junker Queen
Orisa
Reinhardt
Zarya
Damage Hero Items and Powers in OW2 Stadium
Ashe
Cassidy
Genji
Mei
Reaper
Soldier: 76
Support Hero Items and Powers in OW2 Stadium
Ana
Juno
Kiriko
Lucio
Mercy
Moira
This article will be updated whenever there is new information for OW2 Stadium, such as new heroes, patch notes, or other changes. The mode goes live in OW2 on April 22 as part of season 16. To view the listing in image form, visit Blizzard's website for more info.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:11 PM
Oblivion Remastered has over 10 Birthsigns to pick from, and making a proper selection is important for your entire playthrough.
Of course, you can go with the one you like, but it makes a lot of sense to be selective. Every Birthsign has a certain boost worth considering, but you should consider your playstyle and class. Let's take a look at the best possible options to choose from, along with all the available birth signs.
All Birthsigns in Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered
Best Birthsigns in Oblivion Remastered
The first choice is to go for a Birthsign that fits well with your class and playstyle. However, I already have a few choices that look pretty strong in terms of their in-game effects.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 4:11 PM
The culinary world of Brick Life just got tastier with the Get Cookin' update. Now, you can sharpen your chef skills and whip up delicious dishes. Ready to unlock every recipe in Lego Fortnite Brick Life? Here's your flavorful guide to mastering the kitchen, one brick at a time.
Lego Fortnite Brick Life Get Cookin' recipes guide
You can make new recipes using Get Cookin's Oven, Stove, Blender, and Cutting Board. These appliances are available at Durr Burger and RoboRoll Sushi, where you can apply for a job. However, some items require a specific job level promotion, so you'll need to work your way up by satisfying customer orders. You can begin these career paths by speaking to the Beef Boss at Durr Burger or Kit at RoboRoll Sushi. Let's take a deep dive into all the recipes in Lego Fortnite Brick Life:
At the beginning of your culinary journey, you'll only have access to a select few recipes. So, if a customer requests an order that you don't have yet, you'll likely have to decline it for the time being. Just focus on the ones you have to earn a job promotion quickly.
Aim to hit the blue mark on the meter when cooking, or your dish might be ruined. However, I've noticed that customers don't really mind if the dish comes out badly. What truly matters to them is getting the correct order, regardless of whether it's cooked to perfection or not.
If you combine the incorrect ingredients, it will either result in scraps or a casserole. These two dishes don't really have any uses, so you can throw them away. Each time you provide a customer with their order, you'll earn credits and an increase in your distinct job rank. Once you've reached the maximum level, you'll get the Durr Stripe Sofa and Durr Stripe Bed for your Lego Fortnite Brick Life house.
Even if you max out all your jobs, don't stop there. Experiment with different cooking ingredients to uncover hidden recipes. While these dishes might not appear on customer orders, it's the perfect chance to explore everything the Get Cookin' update has to offer. For more tips on Lego Fortnite's April update, learn how to unlock and use Oro's Treasure Chests in Odyssey.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 3:20 PM
Picture this: You're strolling along the beach with Darth Vader as you force him to go fishing with you and listen to him complain nonstop about how much he hates sand. That sounds like the dream to me, and Disney Dreamlight Valley has found the perfect way to deliver it.
Now, Darth Vader and other characters aren't actually coming to DDV just yet, but we're taking a step in the right direction with some Premium Shop offerings from a galaxy far, far away. This is the perfect way to implement the beloved franchise, and I really hope Gameloft decides to give us more Star Wars and eventually set their sights on Marvel, too.
I know not everyone is a fan of Star Wars and Marvel, and that many DDV players want the game to stick to "classic" Disney content only. This just doesn't seem like a feasible goal to me, though, considering how both franchises are two of Disney's biggest hits and how much love there is for them.
As much as I enjoy both franchises, I do think Gameloft's call to add Star Wars as purely optional items is the right one, and I think it should be the move for all content from this world and any hypothetical Marvel content going forward. This ensures that those who want to engage with it can, while those who are committed to avoiding it can freely do so.
I also feel like the Premium Shop offerings are probably a test to gauge the community's response. If it goes over well, I imagine there's a good chance we could get a Star Wars DLC like The Storybook Vale or A Rift in Time in the future. Maybe even multiple different ones, depending on how players react.
Even if you're not a fan, these franchises offer tons of untapped potential with so many possibilities. We're already starting off strong with some of the coolest items we can get in the Wonderland Whimsy update. I'm going to carry my trusty blue lightsaber absolutely everywhere, and R2-D2 might even replace Heihei as my favorite companion, but there's still so much more DDV could do.
I'm thinking of a Star Wars DLC world with each biome as a different planet, like the deserts of Tatooine, the harsh icy regions of Hoth, and the underwater Gungan palace of Naboo. It would also be cool to see Sith-inspired clothing, villagers like Princess Leia and Obi-Wan Kenobi, and potentially even a light combat system for certain map areas that's somewhat similar to the sneaking mechanic introduced in the Tales of Agrabah update with Jasmine and Aladdin.
Marvel also has a lot to offer with accessories like Captain America's shield and Thor's hammer, houses like the Avengers Tower, the X-Mansion, and the Sanctum Sanctorium, and costumes like Scarlet Witch's ensemble, Spider-Man's suit, and an X-Men uniform. I'd also love to enjoy some shawarma with Iron Man and Black Widow, or cause some mischief around the valley with Loki.
There's just so much the DDV team could do with these franchises, and I think more of both would ultimately benefit all players. Star Wars and Marvel have lots of really cool items that could be added to the valley, so even if you're not interested in the characters, all of the outfits, furniture, houses, and other such items would still be useful in allowing for much more customization.
I'm all for the idea of fully adding lots of Star Wars and Marvel content, but I do think it's essential that Gameloft only ever adds content from these worlds through optional DLC. This was the perfect choice on their part, and I think they absolutely have to stick to it if they decide to do more. There's no other fair way to do it since there are lots of strong opinions against it, and I'm all for players being able to curate their desired gameplay experience with this.
Since there are also many in favor of this collaboration, keeping it as DLC seems like the perfect compromise, and I really hope Gameloft gives us a whole lot more in future updates. After all, there's no other game you could play where Yoda could tell you "Cook me 20 Pumpkin Puffs, you must," or you could yell "HULK SMASH" while mining rock nodes with Hulk. Just like Rapunzel, I've got a dream, and I'm optimistic DDV will eventually deliver on it.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 2:34 PM
Creating your character is the first decision you'll make in the Elder Scrolls 4 Oblivion Remastered. While much of this is designing their appearance, you'll also determine their race and origin, which completely shapes how the rest of your playthrough goes.
Right away, you'll notice each race has bolded traits that help determine their starting characteristics and strengths. While one may have natural immunity to poison, another may excel in archery and acrobatics. Let's break down every race option in Oblivion Remastered and which ones you should choose.
Which race should you pick in Oblivion Remastered?
Your race choice in Oblivion Remastered depends almost entirely on your playstyle. If you want to begin a stealth archer playthrough, Khajit and Wood Elf are your two best bets. If you prefer playing as a formidable warrior who wields greatswords and heavy armor, the Orc will be your go-to choice.
Here's a breakdown of the best races for various categories in Oblivion Remastered:
Every race has its own perks and stat bonuses that differentiate them from one another. Their stats will also greatly differ depending on their Origin, making your choice even more important.
Let's take a look at the Orc, for example. While a Stronghold Orc boasts higher stats in Endurance, Willpower, and Strength, Orsinium Orcs have slightly lower Willpower and Personality but greater Intelligence. This choice doesn't impact your starting skills, but it'll make Stronghold Orcs have lower max Magicka but slightly higher regen on Magicka and Fatigue. Stronghold Orcs also have a slightly easier time charming NPCs, but the difference isn't substantial compared to other classes.
The real difference comes from comparing race strengths. While a Wood Elf has high Agility and Speed but lacks Willpower, Strength, and Personality, a High Elf also has low Strength but boasts high Intelligence and Magicka Bonus. Despite these differences, both elf types are resistant to disease, while options like the Nord don't list this as a defining feature.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 2:05 PM
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is now live, and it has a fair amount of differences from the older version.
There's a gap of almost two decades between the OG release and the new one. There are some amazing features that are part of the Remastered Edition, and this guide will help you get on top of everything you need to know about it.
Unreal Engine V
The new version is a blend of the new and old-gen. Bethesda has gone with the the original engine when it comes to the core gameplay systems. However, players will enjoy significantly better visuals thanks to the superior capabilities of the Unreal Engine 5.
While the requirements for the new version is higher
Fresh content with the Deluxe Edition
The Deluxe Edition brings new content available for players who decide to spend extra. The bonus content includes quests for Akatosh and Mohrunas Dragon armors, weapons, and horse armor sets. You'll also receive two fresh sets of weapons - Weapons of Orders and Weapons of Cataclysm.
Story Expansions
The Digital version also packs in the Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine digital story expansions available for all. These expansions are available as separate downloadable content. These expansions were previously released with the original Oblivion game, but players had to wait (unlike now).
Third-person view
You play how you want. While you can always stick to the classic experience of the 2006 version, there's a new Third-person view to enjoy as well. This different POV of playing the TES 4 is well-thought idea from Bethesda. In the early hours, it seems to work pretty well.
New Combat Animations
While I have always loved the combat mechanics of The Elder Scrolls games, Oblivion Remastered has fresh combat animations that uses a system that works on feedback. This enables you to enjoy a more immersive feel with every weapon that you can experience.
There's plenty of smaller and bigger changes that we are experiencing as we start exploring the gameplay. This guide will be duly updated once we discover more.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 2:00 PM
It's that time again for another new season of Overwatch 2. But this one feels bigger than your ordinary, run-of-the-mill entry in the franchise.
Season 16: Stadium features a new hero, which is always awesome, but the biggest addition may be an all-new mode that combines features from other games like MOBAs and competitive FPSs to create something truly exciting and new.
Read on below to learn all about what's new and changing in Overwatch 2 season 16.
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OW2 season 16 patch notes
Season 16 is full of new content in OW2, including an awesome new mode, a new hero, a new limited-time collaboration, and special skins and updates galore.
New mode: Stadium
Stadium is a truly refreshing new mode in OW2, bringing new maps and a new third-person perspective to the tried and true formula of the game, along with mid-game items and power-ups, a best-of-seven format, and more.
The new mode is purely for ranked enthusiasts, offering exclusive rewards for those who dive in.
New hero: Freja
The newest Damage hero in OW2 joins the roster to kick off the season. Freja is a bounty hunter who wields a crossbow and has gotten some changes from feedback already given from her playtest last month.
Below, you can learn more about Freja's abilities:
Hero nerfs and buffs
Any new season in OW2 comes with its fair share of buffs and nerfs to existing heroes, and season 16 brings the heat, too, including a lot of changes to Perks introduced last season, along with the removal of underperforming ones and all-new ones entirely.
Tank heroes
D.Va
Hazard
Orisa
Reinhardt
Roadhog
Sigma
Winston
Wrecking Ball
Damage heroes
Cassidy
Freja
Time to earn Minor Perk reduced by 18 percent.
Hanzo
Junkrat
Mei
Sombra
Soldier: 76
Torbjorn
Tracer
Support heroes
Ana
Baptiste
Juno
Lifeweaver
Lucio
Mercy
Zenyatta
Hero Bans in Competitive Play
Finally, the long-awaited ability to ban heroes from Competitive Play ranked matches is here, allowing for a new wrinkle to the strategy that goes into each match.
"The battlefield just got more dynamic," Blizzard said. "With Hero Bans, you can influence matchups in Competitive Play through team-based voting to remove key counters from the game, leading to fresh strategies. You can remove up to two heroes per match per team, so coordinate with your team, adapt your plans, and shape the meta your way."
New battle pass
New season means new battle pass means new skins. There are eight new skins to earn in the pass, along with others coming in the store throughout season 16, for Genji, Venture, Ashe, Mauga, Lifeweaver, Brigitte, Tracer, and Moira to begin with.
Gundam Wing collab
Mobile Suit Gundam-themed skins are coming for the 30th anniversary of the classic manga and anime series, with Mercy being the first teased to get a new costume as part of the collaboration. Which other heroes will be getting new skins? Stay tuned to learn more before the collab goes live on April 29.
Dokiwatch skins
D.Va, Brigitte, Freja, Kiriko, Widowmaker, and Juno are all getting adorable Dokiwatch-themed skins in season 16. These have been anticipated for some time, so their debut is sure to be a hit in the store.
Mythic Juno skin
Speaking of a hit, this season's Mythic skin is for Juno, everyone's newest favorite support hero in OW2. Heart of Hope is as adorable as it gets. But there's also Mercy's Mythic weapon, Merciful Magitech, and new Iridescent Aspects in the Mythic Shop as well.
This article will be updated with more information when it becomes available.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 1:50 PM
And here I thought the biggest news coming from Marvel Rivals this week would be the new game mode that's got everyone's heads in the clouds. Joke's on me, I guess; it looks like Marvel Rivals fans are hellbent on making their favorite hero-shooter part of their complete breakfast.
That's right. Marvel Rivals players are hunting for boxes of Frosted Flakes bearing the likeness of their favorite Vanguards, Duelists, and Strategists. Unfortunately, the news I've got to share with breakfast-loving Marvel Rivals players is less-than-gr-r-eat: we've been downright bamboozled. That's right: the cereal's a lie.
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Marvel Rivals Frosted Flakes are the toast of TikTok
If you're anything like me, you're probably wondering how we got here. Whispers that WK Kellogg Co is partnering with Marvel Rivals started, as they often do, on TikTok after a funny little video started making the rounds yesterday.
The video, posted by TikTok user @bakudekumochi, is honestly pretty funny. Accompanied by the caption "My mom said she got me new cereal," the video shows someone (@bakudekumochi themself, if I had to guess) opening their kitchen cabinet and finding boxes of Frosted Flakes branded with the likenesses of Invisible Woman, Emma Frost, and Jeff the Land Shark. I sure hope those are tears of joy in the video.
Are Marvel-Rivals-themed Frosted Flakes really on a store shelf near you?
I've got to admit, this had me fooled for a bit. I knew it was probably too good to be true, but breakfast cereal brands have never been averse to slapping mascots from the hottest films, television shows, or video games onto the faces of their boxes, so I was hopeful. Sadly, it looks like it's all jabs.
I looked around but couldn't find any proof that Marvel Rivals-themed Frosted Flakes have blessed this green Earth with their presence. I even stopped by a few of my local grocery stores to check. Unfortunately, my efforts turned up Fruit Loops-less. So much for finding out how many box-tops I need to mail in to get a twerking Venom action figure.
Luckily, this is still a fantastic week to be a Marvel Rivals player. The new Giant-Size Brain Blast mode is coming on Friday, and it looks primed to send us all back to a simpler age of gaming with some old-school big-headed-model action. There's also plenty of time left to grab Mantis' Flora Miden outfit, the Season 2 Twitch drops, and all the Hellfire Gala skins, so there's no point crying over spilled milk.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 1:12 PM
RuneScape Dragonwilds' early access build has plenty of quests for players to complete, and it includes a bunch of secondary missions that have to be triggered manually.
While the game is set to get plenty of new content pretty soon, the early access build has a main storyline that revolves around players defeating Velgar. This guide will provide you with all the necessary information required to complete all the quests (both primary and secondary) in the early access build.
All primary quests in RuneScape Dragonwilds
There are five primary quests currently available in the game. The following table has all the relevant information, along with their location, how to start them, and more.
All Secondary Quests in RuneScape Dragonwilds
The guide will be updated if new quests are added as part of future updates.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 1:05 PM
Lego Fortnite Odyssey sees fresh excitement with the debut of Golden King Oro's Treasure Chests. However, there have been some known bugs that disrupt quest progression. So, if you want to learn how to complete this mission, here's how to find and use Oro's Treasure Chests.
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How to get Oro's Treasure Chests in Lego Fortnite Odyssey
The April update kicked off a thrilling treasure hunt in Lego Fortnite Odyssey, tasking players with finding Golden Chests to unlock Golden King Oro's exclusive rewards. On the other hand, a new bug flipped the script and granted all three rewards instantly upon login. I tested it myself and received the complete decor bundle, with the Oro's Treasure quest marked as complete. While the quests didn't play out as intended, the official Lego Fortnite Status Twitter/X account confirmed they are investigating and will share updates once they've uncovered more.
Given this announcement, it's possible that players who automatically received the chests may have them stripped away, forcing them to complete the quests the right way. Alternatively, the chests could simply remain in your inventory. The latter seems like the smoother option, but we won't know for sure until more details surface. Personally, I'm hoping for some new quests to be revealed, especially considering how light Odyssey felt compared to the massive Brick Life update.
Once the update rolls out, you'll likely need to follow the originally intended method by completing these achievements:
Explore around the Lego Fortnite Odyssey map to discover the Golden Chests that spawn in random areas. To narrow down your search, you can follow butterflies, raid pirate camps, defeat bandits, and look around ruins to better your chances. Completing the quests will also reward you with more XP, paving the way for additional content.
How to use Oro's Treasure Chests in Lego Fortnite Odyssey
Unfortunately, due to the bug with Oro's Treasure Chests, many players have reported being unable to open them. This means you won't be able to store anything inside for the time being. The Lego Fortnite team is aware of the issue and is actively investigating a fix. So, stay tuned for updates.
Although you can't interact with the chests quite yet, you can still use them for decoration purposes. Their recipes are in the Build Menu's Furniture section via the Containers tab.
Oro's Treasure Chests offer more than your typical loot, boasting striking colors and unique decorations that set them apart. While they're not usable at the moment, you can explore the Village Chests in the Utility section, where you'll find Amber, Ruby, and Emerald Chests ready to add a bit of shine to your collection.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 12:43 PM
Weekly quests often push you to find and interact with features you may not use very often in Fortnite. The jam alone using all instruments at once task is one of these quests, and it's a decently tricky one to get done if you're not familiar with this system.
Mastering the gameplay mechanic included in this task not only allows you to complete all other jamming-related quests moving forward but also helps you freely start playing music at any time. It's a fun feature to interact with and one that comes up in quests nearly every season, so here's how to jam alone using all instruments at once in Fortnite.
How to jam using all instruments in Fortnite
You can jam alone using all instruments at once in Fortnite by performing a Jam Loop on your own in any regular match. Accessing this feature can be a bit tricky, so here's a complete breakdown of all the essential steps in this process.
Alongside Sabrina Carpenter's arrival in Fortnite on April 8, 2025, the Jam Loop system was reworked. Prior to this, you couldn't play all instruments on your own, so there's a decent chance this system feels entirely new to you.
After finishing this quest, there are lots of other tasks you can tackle around the island. You may want to work on getting all TMNT skins, searching a jewelry case, and spending bars on an Outlaw Flusher.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:52 AM
Yes, you heard that right. If you played The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion, you'll know about the infamous Horse Armor DLC that became the catalyst for an ever-growing DLC pack industry. Fast forward to 2025, and we have the horse armor returning alongside bonus pieces in Oblivion Remastered's Deluxe Edition.
Alongside the base game, Oblivion Remastered's Standard Edition features every DLC, including expansions, that existed in the original, letting you experience the full game without paying for everything separately again. Yes, that includes the Horse Armor, so you don't have to upgrade to Deluxe if you're mainly looking for a nostalgia trip. There's nothing quite like riding around on a horse that looks like it has sliced avocado all over it.
Deluxe Edition, on the other hand, comes with brand new quests to gain Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon armor sets and weapons. More importantly, in this case, there are two horse armor sets never seen in the series before. These two options, the Order and Cataclysm Horse Armor sets, come with the Deluxe Edition, available as an all-encompassing $59.99 version or a $9.99 upgrade if you own the base game.
Paid cosmetics, expansions, and even microtransactions are commonplace in the modern day. We're so desensitized at this point that it takes a lot to feel annoyance or frustration over them unless they start to toe the line of egregious or excessive. With the original Oblivion Horse Armor, we're looking at 2006 standards, back when this rarely happened. The backlash may have been fierce back then, but it's a fun memory nowadays.
Oblivion Remastered's Standard Edition is available now on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5 or through a Game Pass subscription. Bethesda has priced its Deluxe Edition at $59.99, with a separate upgrade also available if you're on the fence and need extra time to consider it.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:51 AM
Marvel Rivals just teased a surprise new game mode coming later this week, and it's one filled with nostalgia and pure fun to take a break from the sweat of ranked matches.
The new Giant-Size Brain Blast mode in Marvel Rivals is reminiscent of old school games where you could enter cheat codes (button combinations that existed before microtransactions) to get cool features, like giving all of the characters in a game comically large heads.
And that's exactly what's going on in Giant-Size Brain Blast. The silly mode inflates the head sizes of the game's characters for maximum headshot accuracy and massive hilarity. But it does have some free rewards to earn, too.
Player titles will be up for grabs for those who rank in the top 500, top 100, and top 10 for each hero after individual rounds of the event. Giant-Sized-Brain (hero name), Monster-Sized-Brain (hero name), and Planet-Sized-Brain (hero name) can be grabbed, respectively.
But there's more for those who simply want to participate and get a kick out of the mode. Completing 10 matches will allow players to pick a Brain Blast emote for each hero in the game, which will allow their heads to balloon for a short period of time after the event comes to an end to commemorate the large skull memories.
Giant-Size Brain Blast is a variant of the Doom Match free-for-all mode, pitting players in a game of every hero for themselves, the way it used to be back in the split-screen multiplayer days. The multiplayer games have evolved, but the fun of seeing a character with a massive noggin still remains.
The limited time mode is available starting on April 25 in addition to the game's existing modes, so those who wish to avoid the bigheadedness altogether can do so just fine, but they will be missing out on some good, silly fun in the meantime.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:19 AM
Escoffier is an upcoming Cryo character in Genshin Impact. According to her leaked beta kit, she is a strong Cryo sub-DPS and support Hybrid unit that will make Cryo teams great again.
This article will provide a simple guide on how to build Escoffier. You can find her best artifacts, weapons, and team comps below. It's based on the leaks, so it's subject to change.
Best Escoffier build in Genshin Impact
Best artifacts for Escoffier
Golden Troupe
Golden Troupe is undoubtedly Escoffier's best artifact set in Genshin Impact. Since she can perform coordinated attacks even when off-field after casting her Elemental Skill, this set will significantly boost her damage.
Tenacity of the Millelith
If you wish to play Escoffier more as a support, you can also go for the Tenacity of the Millelith artifact set. While the HP% 2-pc set bonus will be useless on her, she can buff her party members' ATK with the 4-pc set bonus. With the right stats on the artifact, you probably also wouldn't lose out on Escoffier's personal damage.
Golden Troupe + Blizzard Strayer
A 2-piece and 2-piece combo of the Golden Troupe and Blizzard Strayer sets is also a viable option. The former will give Escoffier Elemental Skill DMG Bonus, while the latter will increase her Cryo DMG Bonus.
Artifact stats
Here are the stats that you must prioritize when building Escoffier in Genshin Impact:
You need to build as much ATK as possible on the artifacts and weapons since Escoffier's healing scales with her ATK. That said, if you feel you have enough ATK, you can focus on other stats too.
Best weapons for Escoffier
Symphonist of Scents
Symphonist of Scents is a new 5-star Polearm and Escoffier's signature weapon. According to the beta leaks, this weapon provides a 66.2% CRIT DMG bonus from its second stat. Additionally, the passive increases the equipping character's ATK by a huge amount through different effects, making Symphonist of Scents Escoffier's signature weapon.
Calamity Queller
Calamity Queller is an excellent option for Escoffier. It already has the highest Base ATK among the weapons in the game, and on top of that, it provides a ton of ATK bonuses from both its second stat and passive. Furthermore, the equipping characters gain a decent amount of Elemental DMG bonus, so Escoffier won't lose out on a lot of overall damage output.
However, you will want to focus more on CRIT stats when farming artifacts.
Deathmatch
Deathmatch is another great weapon choice for Escoffier. It has a CRIT Rate second stat for consistent critical hits. Furthermore, the weapon's passive increases the character's ATK, so it will help Escoffier with her healing too. However, Deathmatch is a Battle Pass weapon, and buying it specifically for the Fontainian chef is not worth it. But go for it if you already have the 4-star Polearm.
Tamayuratei no Ohanashi
Tamayuratei no Ohanashi is one of the best F2P weapons for Escoffier. It has an Energy Recharge second stat, which will help you with smoother rotation. Furthermore, the weapon's passive gives a huge ATK boost, increasing Escoffier's healing output. Tamayuratei no Ohanashi is an event weapon from version 5.5, so if you missed the event, it's better to look for another F2P option.
Favonius Lance
Favonius Lance is another good F2P option for the renowned chef from Fontaine. While it won't increase Escoffier's overall damage, it will allow you to play her as a battery for the team.
Talent priority
Escoffier's talent priority is pretty straightforward. If you want a healer build, level up her Elemental Burst first, followed by her Elemental Skill. If you want a more balanced build where Escoffier doesn't lose overall damage output, level up her Elemental Skill before Burst. You can ignore her Normal Attacks.
Best teams for Escoffier
Listed below are some of the best teams for Escoffier in Genshin Impact:
The team comps for Escoffier are currently limited, but we can expect more teams soon when more Cryo characters are released.
While waiting for Escoffier's release, you can check out her ascension and talent materials guide.
Remember that Escoffier's build guide is based on her leaked kit, so it is subject to change.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 11:10 AM
Tower defense games are all about bringing the best units with you to the stage. Anime Rangers X is different from your usual TD games on Roblox. However, the same rule applies to it as well. So, we prepared the following Anime Rangers X (ARX) units tier list to help you choose which units to roll for and finally bring into battle with you.
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Anime Rangers X (ARX) Units Tier List
The above Anime Rangers X (ARX) units tier list ranks all units based on how good they are for both Story and the Infinity Castle. When ranking units, we took into consideration all of their stats: HP, DPS, Range, Speed, and Ability damage. As a rule of thumb, rarer and more expensive units in Anime Rangers X are stronger, and that is why most of them are at the top of the tier list.
Some ARX units have evolutions that significantly alter them. For example, the evolved version of Demon Slayer, which is an Epic unit, is one of the best units in the game. Thus, because these variations are so different, we included all of them in our Anime Rangers X units tier list. Below, you can find a list of every Secret, Mythic, and Legendary unit in ARX, separated by their rank on the tier list.
Meta-Tier Units
S+-Tier Units
S-Tier Units
A-Tier Units
B-Tier Units
How to Get New Units in Anime Rangers X
There are several ways to get some of the units from our tier list in Anime Rangers X. The primary method is to summon units using Gems. Now, Secret units are obtainable through various game modes, such as Ranger Stages and limited Boss events. Secret units are very powerful in Anime Rangers X, so be prepared for a grind if you want to obtain any of them.
How to Earn Gems in Anime Rangers X
You can get Gems in Anime Rangers X basically everywhere. Here is a list of some methods through which you can obtain the most gems in ARX:
That sums up our Anime Rangers X (ARX) unit tier list. Now, you have an idea of what units to roll for. If you want to get on with that right away, make sure to claim some free Gems by redeeming Anime Rangers X codes.
Anime Rangers X Tier List FAQs
What are the best units in Anime Rangers X? Currently, the best units are Fire Fist, Molten Phantom, Solar Fist, Eclipse Sorcerer, and Legendary Saiyan (Super). How do you get Secret units in Anime Rangers X? You can get Secret units by completing Ranger Stages, being in the AFK lobby, and from limited Boss Battle events. What are the best Mythic Units in Anime Rangers X? The best mythic ARX units are Molten Phantom, Legendary Saiyan (Super), Limitless Sorcerer (Infinite), and King of Shadows (Monarch) What are the best units for beginners in Anime Rangers X? The best beginner Legendary units in ARX are Otaku, Silent Sting, Doctor Pirate, Shadow Reaver, and Light Admiral. The best epic units are Cyborg, Demon Slayer, and Hero on Wheels.
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Destructoid Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:49 AM
Fortnite has a vast and ever-growing collection of skins you can unlock and play as around the island. This includes many unique looks from iconic shows, movies, comics, and other such content. One of the larger collections is theTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles skins.
There are lots of iconic characters featured in this series, so if you're a fan, knowing how to acquire all of them is a must. Here are all the TMNT skins and how to get them in Fortnite.
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All Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle skins in Fortnite
There are 11 skins in the TMNT collaboration with Fortnite. There's technically one extra look if you count Super Shredder, a skin that exists separately from regular Shredder. All of the TMNT skins are as follows.
How to get Leonardo in Fortnite
Leonardo, the leader of the main TMNT crew, can be purchased from the item shop. He's sold individually for 1,600 V-Bucks or as part of the TMNT Bundle alongside the rest of his brothers for 3,400 V-Bucks. He returns to the shop with the rest of the group on a fairly regular basis, so be sure to check it often if you're hoping to add him to your collection.
How to get Donatello in Fortnite
Donatello, the genius of the group, can be purchased alone for 1,600 V-Bucks or unlocked through the TMNT Bundle for 3,400 V-Bucks if you're interested in getting the other three main characters too. He's an item shop exclusive, so purchasing him and the rest of the main group from there is the only way to unlock them.
How to get Michelangelo in Fortnite
Michelangelo, the most carefree member of the team, can be unlocked from the item shop for 1,600 V-Bucks if you're only interested in obtaining him, or 3,400 V-Bucks if you also want to grab some accessories and the rest of the core group through the TMNT Bundle.
How to get Raphael in Fortnite
Raphael, the strongest and most combative turtle, is the last member of the core TMNT team. He can also be bought alone for 1,600 V-Bucks or acquired from the TMNT Bundle for 3,400 V-Bucks. All of the turtles are the same price individually and are discounted if you purchase them all together.
How to get Splinter in Fortnite
Splinter, the squad's sensei, is only sold individually in the item shop. He costs 1,500 V-Bucks, which makes him a bit cheaper than the main TMNT group. He also comes with the Splinter's Pack Back Bling.
How to get April O'Neil in Fortnite
You can purchase April O'Neil from the item shop alone for 1,500 V-Bucks or as part of the April O'Neil Bundle for 1,800 V-Bucks. She doesn't come with anything outside the bundle, which includes the Channel 6 News Camera Back Bling, the Boom Mic Pickaxe, the Hero Half Shell Back Bling, and nine TMNT-themed Sprays.
How to get Shredder in Fortnite
The regular Shredder outfit and the Super Shredder skin can be obtained from the item shop for 2,000 V-Bucks. They're only sold together as part of the Shredder Bundle with the Shredder's Steel Claw Pickaxe, Shredder's Cape Back Bling, and Super Shredder's Cape Back Bling.
The classic Shredder style was first offered as a prize on the premium reward track in the Cowabunga event. This event was only live from Feb. 9 to 27 in 2024, so he was later added as an item shop skin for the players who missed out on it.
How to get Casey Jones in Fortnite
Casey Jones is an item shop skin we can get with the shop refresh on April 22, 2025. He's expected to cost 1,500 V-Bucks alone and also be featured in a special bundle that includes extra gear for 1,800 V-Bucks.
How to get Rocksteady in Fortnite
Rocksteady is another shop skin featured in the TMNT collection. He is rumored to cost around 1,200 V-Bucks and include a built-in emote, according to leaks. There's also likely going to be a bundle that includes him for 3,200 V-Bucks.
How to get Bebop in Fortnite
Bebop is believed to be a shop skin that costs 1,200 V-Bucks. He's also expected to be part of a bundle that includes Rocksteady, Krang's Android, and some additional gear for 3,200 V-Bucks.
How to get Krang's Android in Fortnite
Krang's Android is expected to be the most expensive outfit featured in the second wave of TMNT skins. His speculated price is 1,600 V-Bucks, but he is believed to come with a Pickaxe and built-in Emote. You can also get him in a bundle for 3,200 V-Bucks. We'll update all relevant details here with exact prices as soon as he and the other new TMNT skins are released.
If you need more V-Bucks to purchase the many skins featured in this collaboration, consider working on quests to level up in the battle pass. Some good ones to tackle are searching a jewelry case, spending bars on an Outlaw Flusher, and all Wanted: Baron quests.
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