PCGamesN Tuesday, March 11, 2025 7:17 PM  Age of Empires 2 Definitive Edition continues to plow on over five years on from its launch, still flying the flag for the classic 1999 strategy game. We know that another new DLC is on its way soon, and World's Edge has just revealed that it'll introduce five - yes, five - new civilizations. However, before it arrives, there's a huge new update to come which is billed to be one of the most significant in AoE 2 history. Because of its size and importance, World's Edge has dropped its "legendarily long" patch notes a month or so early. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Age of Empires 2: DE review, Best strategy games on PC, Best RTS games on PC |
PCGamesN Tuesday, March 11, 2025 6:02 PM  If you were asked to name some of this year's new games with the highest Steam scores, names like Split Fiction and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 will probably spring to mind. However, unless you played the original or you're a big Metroidvania fan, you'll probably overlook Ender Magnolia. Sitting on a 95% user rating, it's an absolute masterpiece, and it's just got even better thanks to a huge new update that adds a boss rush mode and New Game Plus. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best action-adventure games, Best platform games, Best Metroidvania games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:00 AM  Verity Amersham's pockets are overflowing. Her school uniform hides a paperclip, a safety pin, two school badges, two books, a bottle of wine, a bottle of chloroform, a handwritten note, and more. None of it will do any good, as I have failed once again. Verity will be expelled from school. I have saved Verity from her fate previously. Expelled! is Inkle working in their Overboard! mode, which Alice B so enjoyed upon its surprise release in 2021. Here, again, you play and replay a short 45-60 minute story, trying new ideas and learning more each time. It also returns to the interwar years for a different kind of pastiche of golden age mystery fiction: the school story. |
Siliconera Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:01 AM
Following the 1.6 update, Zenless Zone Zero players discovered HoYoVerse recast Nicholas Thurkettle, the English voice actor for the character Von Lycaon. The voice actor turned to social media to note his surprise. He stated the developer and Sound Cadence Studios did not alert him about the change ahead of the patch and decision.
HoYoVerse featured Thurkettle as the Zenless Zone Zero Lycaon voice actor from the game's launch in July 2024. He is a a Victoria Housekeeping Ice unit and one of the few male S-rank units. He resembles a wolf, as he is a member of the Thiren race. The actor stated he hadn't heard from HoYoVerse or Sound Cadence Studios about the game since October 2024.
Here's his statement:
You can hear Thurkettle performing as the character below in the official "Wolfishly Charming" trailer from May 2024:
He also appeared in the voice actor reveal video:
The social media account Timely Von Lycaon shared a video clip from the Zenless Zone Zero 1.6 storyline update highlighting the new voice actor and difference.
HoYoVerse hasn't issued any statement about the change in direction for the character. There was also no update about other performers in the game. It is unknown if there were any other surprise changes as of yet.
Zenless Zone Zero is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the 1.6 update is live now. Lycaon is available at all times, as he is one of the S-rank Agents available on every banner.
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Siliconera Tuesday, March 11, 2025 11:30 PM
A massive free 1.1.0 update dropped for Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist that adds New Game+, a Boss Rush mode, and various updates and fixes. The critically acclaimed Metroidvania first debuted in early access, and the full version launched in January 2025. The latest update is available now for players on all platforms.
The first major change that the Ender Magnolia 1.10 patch introduces is New Game+. All of your gear and relics will carry over into your new playthrough. However, the patch notes explained that enemies will be "smarter and stronger with new attack patterns."
At Respites, Lilac will now be able to revisit bosses from throughout the game. When she does, we can earn additional Fragments to unlock more collectables. A Boss Rush Mode has also been added into Ender Magnolia, with greater rewards for those who challenge it. This is a timed mode with extra bonuses for taking down the bosses against the clock.
Ender Magnolia is the sequel to Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights, which was hugely successful when it launched in 2021. Ender Lilies also released without New Game+ and Boss Rush Mode. Like Ender Magnolia's 1.1.0 patch, they were both added at a later date via a free update.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is out now and is available on the PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
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Siliconera Tuesday, March 11, 2025 11:05 PM
Apple Arcade just announced six new games, including a new Katamari Damacy game, that will be exclusive to the platform. The first new game in the Katamari series in almost eight years is called Katamari Damacy Rolling Live, and it will launch on the service on April 3, 2025.
In this new title the Prince takes on the role of a live streamer. His popularity will increase alongside the size of his Katamari. An initial screenshot appeared showing the interface. It features comments from viewers on the side.
Five other games are being released alongside Katamari Damacy Rolling Live on April 3, 2025. A new Space Invaders game with a 3D, over-the-shoulder perspective called Space Invaders Infinity Gene Evolve will join Apple Arcade on the same day. Old school gamers will enjoy the addition of RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic+, a version of the popular theme park builder developed specifically for mobile devices.
Here is the Apple Arcade full lineup of games launching in the next three weeks:
Katamari Damacy Rolling Live will be on Apple iOS devices via Apple Arcade on April 3, 2025. Apple Arcade is available on all Apple devices and costs $6.99 a month.
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Destructoid Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:33 AM
HoYoverse has officially announced a Special Program for the upcoming Genshin Impact 5.5 update. The livestream will reveal all the new content from the latest version, such as character banners, new map, events, and QoL updates.
Genshin Impact 5.5 livestream date and countdown
The Genshin Impact 5.5 Special Program will be livestreamed on the game's official Twitch and YouTube channels on March 14, 2025, at 8 am (UTC-4). However, the exact timings may differ for each player depending on their region.
You can find a list of version 5.5 livestream dates and timings across different time zones below:
Here's a universal countdown for players who wish to know the exact time left until the Genshin Impact 5.5 livestream:
Anyone interested in watching the livestream can head to the game's official Twitch or YouTube channel once the timer reaches 0.
Livestream expected announcements
Listed below are some of the announcements that you can look forward to in the Genshin Impact 5.5 livestream:
In addition, the officials will share three new codes that you can redeem for several in-game rewards, such as Primogems, Hero's Wit, and Mystic Enhancement Ore. The livestream codes will expire within a few days, so claiming the freebies as early as possible is highly advised.
Also read: All Genshin Impact codes and how to redeem them (March 2025)
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Destructoid Tuesday, March 11, 2025 6:56 PM
As you approach the postgame stages of Monster Hunter Wilds, you'll get your hands on the Artian Weapons and Armor. You'll initially encounter its distinct weapon class first until you eventually unlock its gear. We're here to show how to get the secret Artian Armor set in MH Wilds.
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How to unlock Artian Armor in MH Wilds
To unlock the hidden Artian Armor set, complete Alma's What We Protect side quest. It'll appear during Chapter 5, which requires you to reach the endgame. Once you unlock this chapter, Alma will enlist you on a Blangonga hunt at Iceshard Cliffs.
Those strong enough to bring this beast down will receive the Artian α Armor recipe as a reward. Go to the Smithy to discover this new set. In addition to this piece, you'll receive 10 Ancient Wyvern Coins and a Large Goldenscale Vase. Both items can be used in Item Trades, which benefit the Material Retrieval farming system.
All Blangonga weaknesses
You can prepare yourself for the Blangonga showdown by using these weaknesses:
The Sonic Bomb is the only trap you should avoid utilizing for the Blangonga fight, as it won't be as effective as the others. You can also target its rear (yes, that means its butt) with either fire or thunder attacks). Or, go for its breakable parts on its head and tail.
Be warned; the Blongonga has a pretty mean punch when it's angry. Even more so, its minions (the small Blangos) will go after you to deal more damage.
What's included in the Artian Armor recipe?
While the 'What We Do' side quest does unlock the secret armor recipe, you'll still need to farm its resources. Here's a breakdown of its ingredients:
Each piece costs 4,000 Zenny and three High-Rank resources. Most materials should be available to you at the start of Chapter 5. However, you must advance in this chapter to unlock the Frenzy Crystals. Let's go over how to get to all Artian Armor ingredients.
The Gore Mangala is one of the very last monsters you'll encounter in Monster Hunter Wilds. Complete each sub-chapter in the main campaign until you get to the Shrouded in Black quest. You'll likely reach Hunter Rank 34 to 40 at this time, which will take a while to achieve.
All Artian armor buffs
If you acquire the entire set of Artian Armor, you'll earn the following benefits:
Stats
Equipment Skills
Artian α is one of the few sets with multiple Equipment Skills, protecting you from a variety of enemy attacks. Equip three pieces of this armor to receive the Guardian's Protection, a Wyveria-exclusive perk. For more secret gear tips, check out our guide on how to get all 11 hidden Armor Sets.
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Destructoid Tuesday, March 11, 2025 6:25 PM
In the latest World of Warcraft: The War Within Season 2 Undermine(d) update, you can once again traverse the Timeways from Dragonflight to easily reach portals to past Mythic+ dungeons that are part of this rotation. Here is where you can find the new M+ portals in WoW 11.1 Season 2.
Where the New Mythic+ Dungeon portals are located
You can access the new Mythic+ dungeon portals that lead to previous expansion's M+ dungeons in WoW by visiting the Timeways via a portal in the Stoneshaper's Atrium in Dornogal on the Isle of Dorn, as indicated on the map above.
Once there, right click on the portal and you will be taken to the Timeways, an area introduced in the Dragonflight expansion that is updated with portals for previous expansion dungeons that are part of this season's M+ rotation. Once inside, you will see three portals that lead to three different zones and dungeons:
For Season 2 of World of Warcraft: The War Within, four of the M+ dungeons in this season's rotation are simply from The War Within expansion, meaning you can get to them throughout Dornogal. This includes Cindrew Meadery in Isle of Dorn, Darkflame Cleft in The Ringing Deeps, The Rookery in Isle of Dorn, and Priory of the Sacred Flame in Hallowfall.
The eighth and final dungeon as part of the WoW Season 2 M+ dungeon rotation is the new Operation: Floodgate which can be accessed in the new Undermine zone that was introduced in this update.
By this logic, it's best to set your Hearthstone to Dornogal for this update, as you can easily reach each dungeon from the capital city either by flying to the appropriate region, teleporting to Undermine via the portal in Dornogal, or accessing the Timeways to reach the old expansion dungeons.
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Destructoid Tuesday, March 11, 2025 6:19 PM
The Galacta's Cosmic Event is ongoing in Marvel Rivals at the time of writing, from which you can get a Black Widow costume for absolutely no extra cost.
The name of the costume is "Mrs. Barnes," and it's the last reward of the event's track. If you're wondering how to get it, here's everything you need to know.
How to get the Mrs. Barnes Black Widow costume in Marvel Rivals
To get the free Mrs. Barnes Black Widow costume, all you need to do is participate in the Galacta's Cosmic Event board game, which consists of 22 blocks in total.
Since it's a board game, a die is involved – meaning the number you get when it's rolled is completely random. There's a chance of missing it completely in the first run in case the die rolls a number that skips the free cosmetic.
In that case, you have to keep rolling from the start with the hope of landing on it at some point. In other words, there's a bit of luck involved in getting hands on the free Mrs. Barnes Black Widow costume in Marvel Rivals.
How to get more die rolls
You need to collect 30 Galacta's Power Cosmic to get an additional die roll. All you need to do is complete the Galacta's Cosmic Event Challenges to get this item.
Apart from that, you also get up to four free die rolls (one every 24 hours). This is only for a limited period – till March 16, 2025, at 2 a.m. PT.
The event ends on the same day as Season 1, which means that at the time of writing, you have over 30 days to get all the rewards.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Tuesday, March 11, 2025 7:11 PM  Updated March 11, 2025: We added new codes! It's hard to stand out from the crowd with so many Naruto-inspired Roblox games, but this title manages to pull it off. Explore the hidden village, complete quests, battle against other ninjas as you level up your shinobi, and redeem Ninja Time codes to gain the upper hand! All Ninja Time codes list Active Ninja Time codes HYGON— 10 Clan Tokens (New) SUPERLUXINN— 10 Clan tokens (New) 115KLIKES— 6 Clan tokens (New) 195KFAVS— 6 Family tokens (New) 35MVISITS— 6 Family tokens (New) 150KMEMBERS— 6 Element tokens (New) BYTE10K— 32 Clan tokens and 12 Family tokens LUXINN— 32 Clan tokens and 12 Family tokens Expired Ninja Time codes MENUREVAMP 105KLIKES 100KLIKES 175KFAVS 25MVISITS SORRYFORTERRAIN 20MVISITS 85KLIKES 77KLIKES 70KLIKES 15MVISITS 150KFAVS 12MVISITS 60KLIKES 55KLIKES MAYBEPERFORMANCE SORRYFORTROUBLE BYTE2K 10M 9M 8M... |
MonsterVine Tuesday, March 11, 2025 11:30 PM Ubik Studios, an Istanbul-based indie developer, is set to launch Leila, a hand-drawn narrative adventure, on April 7 for PC (Steam, GOG) and April 17 for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. Leila takes players on a deeply personal journey through the protagonist's memories, exploring themes of regret, self-reflection, and forgiveness. The game features stunning 2D […] |
MonsterVine Tuesday, March 11, 2025 11:00 PM Agent 47 is back—and this time, you're seeing through his eyes. IO Interactive has confirmed that Hitman World of Assassination is coming to PlayStation VR2 on March 27, bringing the definitive stealth experience into fully immersive virtual reality. The latest VR gameplay trailer, revealed during the VR Games Showcase, highlights the game's ambidextrous combat, stealth […] |
MonsterVine Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:30 PM The high-speed world of Japanese street racing is nearly here—JDM: Japanese Drift Master is now set to release on May 21, 2025, giving players a polished, immersive open-world drifting experience. Developer Gaming Factory decided to take additional time for final refinements, ensuring that every drift, every car, and every winding road feels just right. "From […] |
MonsterVine Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:00 PM Wargaming, the studio behind World of Tanks and World of Warships, is officially launching Early Access for its new free-to-play mech hero shooter, Steel Hunters, on April 2. Mixing Battle Royale and Extraction mechanics, the game puts players in control of powerful mechs (Hunters) as they battle for survival across large-scale dynamic battlegrounds. Mechs, Mayhem, […] |