GamersHeroes Thursday, April 17, 2025 5:54 PM Making a big impact in the retro game scene, popular content creator Cake Hoarder will be a Special Guest at this summer's Fire & Ice RGX 2025 event. The post Cake Hoarder Special Guest at Fire & Ice RGX 2025 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 17, 2025 5:33 PM The team at Void Interactive announced that acclaimed tactical FPS Ready or Not will make its way to the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S this summer. The post Tactical Shooter Ready or Not Coming to Consoles This Summer appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 17, 2025 4:15 PM Now available in NEXON's Blue Archive, the "Serenade Promenade" update for the popular title brings with it new students, the new "Serenade Promenade" story, and more. The post Blue Archive "Serenade Promenade" Update Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 17, 2025 3:23 PM Gamers Heroes recently sat down with solo developer Tony Brown to talk The Cecil: The Journey Begins' development, its devout community, and more - learn more with our interview. The post The Cecil: The Journey Begins Interview – Solo Developer Tony Brown Talks Development, Community, and More appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 17, 2025 2:38 PM Gamers Heroes recently experienced claustrophobia, thalassophobia, and a general feeling of the unknown during a recent Chasmal Fear dev session - see what horrors await in this next-gen FPS with our preview. The post Chasmal Fear Preview – That Sinking Feeling appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 17, 2025 2:35 PM Season 2 Episode 2's April Update of NEXON Games' free-to-play looter-shooter The First Descendant is now available, bringing with it a newly reworked beginner experience and other improvements. The post The First Descendant Season 2 Episode 2 April Update Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 17, 2025 2:28 PM Get acquainted with one's life at Panopticon with the animated trailer for Dimps and Bandai Namco's Freedom Wars Remastered. The post Freedom Wars Remastered Animated Trailer Released appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 17, 2025 2:22 PM Bigger, wilder, and stronger than ever before, Cortopia, Free Lives, and Devolver Digital's outrageous VR gladiator sim sequel GORN 2 is now available. The post VR Gladiator Simulator Sequel GORN 2 Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 17, 2025 2:20 PM Players will be able to control the very fabric of time and space as they set out to survive a hostile world with today's release of Mureena, Psychoflow Studio, and Kepler Interactive's Bionic Bay for the PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. The post Sci-fi Platforming Adventure Bionic Bay Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:51 PM The team at Sunblink, together with Sanrio, have released the "Fruitful Friendship" major content update for the Apple Arcade version of Hello Kitty Island Adventure. The post Hello Kitty Island Adventure "Fruitful Friendship" Update Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, April 17, 2025 4:20 PM  After letting us process the first season's half-naked murder clowns and sinister dollfaced thugs for two years, Peacock's Twisted Metal series is returning with a deeper connection to the source material. On July 31, Anthony Mackie and the rest of the Divided States of America will be back for the show's second… |
Kotaku Thursday, April 17, 2025 2:50 PM  Sony has increased the price of PlayStation Plus, the company's multi-tiered online subscription service, in over 20 countries including Canada, Australia, and Mexico. This comes after some of these same countries saw a price hike on PS5 consoles. |
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Kotaku Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:55 PM  Although there are a lot of new mechanics that Monster Hunter Wilds puts front and center, quite a few are specific to certain weapons. Stalwart Guard is one such mechanic. And unfortunately there's no real in-game explanation for how it works. |
Kotaku Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:45 PM  As exciting as the return of Loot Boxes is, the biggest change for Overwatch 2 is season 15's perk system. Whether they're small tweaks for healing or new mobility options, healers need to choose the right upgrades. To make that a bit easier, we've narrowed down the best perk choices for each Support hero so you can… |
Kotaku Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:48 PM  New Game Plus is a staple of the soulslike genre. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that The First Berserker: Khazan provides this option after finishing its campaign for the first time. If you want to know how this popular feature works in this challenging adventure, read on to learn how to start New Game Plus and… |
Kotaku Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:20 PM  The Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope you remember watching wasn't original. Let me take that back: it wasn't the original version of the first Star Wars film to crash land in theaters in 1977. But after over more than 46 years of being locked away in a temperature-controlled tomb in England, the public will get to… |
Kotaku Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:00 PM  Marvel Rivals offers a lot of awesome-looking skins for players to earn or buy for its various heroes and villains. And some of the hero shooter's cool outfits can now be tweaked with new colors, but you'll have to pay about $6 a pop to repaint skins, even ones you already bought. |
Kotaku Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:25 AM  I'm excited to play Mario Kart World for all the obvious reasons, not least among them that it's the first new Mario Kart in 11 years. But today's mini Mario Kart Direct confirmed for me that I'm most interested in the Free Roam mode. It's the Burnout Paradise sequel I've been waiting for since 2008. |
Kotaku Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:00 AM  Fantastic Four: First Steps is still a few months away, but I'm surprised that the second trailer is still keeping so much so close to its chest. We still haven't seen the planet-eating villain Galactus in all his glory beyond brief shots of his feet and the back of his head, Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic… |
Kotaku Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:05 AM  Mario Kart World is probably the biggest game we know of heading into the Nintendo Switch 2 launch on June 5. Though it's been steeped in some controversy along the way, the kart racer looks like a pretty substantial leap forward after a decade of Mario Kart 8. Nintendo held a dedicated Direct showcase for the game… |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 5:14 PM  When I heard that a small group of former Call of Duty, Halo, Destiny, and Apex Legends had got together to make a new game, my thoughts immediately rushed to the project being a fast-paced, ability-laden shooter set on some distant-future planet. What I didn't expect it to be was Covenant, which is essentially Dark Souls as an FPS game. That's of course a bit reductive, but that's the elevator pitch. Thanks to its appearance at the Galaxies Showcase, we've just got a fresh look at Covenant, and boy does it look good. Continue reading Covenant mixes Dark Souls with a dynamic FPS, and it looks epic MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best fantasy games, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 2:02 PM  With haunting, war-torn levels, environmental destruction, a substantial weapon mod system, and extrasensory abilities, it's hard to believe that Trench Tales is made by just a single developer. This third-person horror shooter gives off huge Resident Evil vibes, but its WW1 setting and focus on gunplay makes it alluring to fans of Battlefield 1 or Sniper Elite, and now its creator is recruiting playtesters to help refine the experience. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best war games, Best WW2 games |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:26 PM  When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz? This special, limited-time event allows players to trade the usually locked golden stickers up to five times a day. This is an ideal solution for grabbing elusive missing stickers and completing albums quickly. While you can trade these up to five times a day, each event is limited to two specific stickers, set by Scopely. There's no official schedule for Monopoly Go's Golden Blitz event, so we can only estimate the date of the next Movie Night Golden Blitz based on previous events and official sticker polls. However, we check daily for official word on the next trade. While you wait, be sure to participate in other Monopoly Go events for a chance to earn rare sticker pack, and keep on top of freebies with our free Monopoly Go dice rolls guide, which is updated regularly with the newest links. Continue reading When is the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:11 PM  What is the Last Epoch server status? Chances are that you're looking at this guide because there's an issue you're running into while attempting to play online. You've probably seen one of the Last Epoch error codes, such as LE-55 or LE-52, and wondered what it means. We'll keep an eye on the Last Epoch server status for now, as it seems somewhat volatile with so many players coming back to the RPG game for Season 2. While you're here, we have other troubleshooting guides available if you need them; we recommend our Last Epoch best settings guide to make it run as smoothly as possible on your rig or the Last Epoch system requirements to see if you need an upgrade. Continue reading Last Epoch server status and error codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Last Epoch review, Last Epoch builds, Last Epoch tier list |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:01 PM  Victoria 3 update 1.9 is bringing sweeping military improvements to the divisive grand strategy game. Since its launch in October 2022, developer Paradox has been working to flesh out the 19th-century grand strategy game, with a particular focus on delivering the conflict possibilities that many players desired. Now, as Steam reviews teeter on the brink of a recovery into the 'mostly positive' tier, a new Victoria 3 dev diary details a plethora of changes being made to the way your armies and frontlines are handled. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Victoria 3 review, Victoria 3 beginner's guide, The best strategy games on PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:36 PM  April 17, 2025: We've added the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls. How can I get Monopoly Go free dice links? The household favorite board game has been reimagined as a free-to-play app on smartphones, allowing everyone to experience the thrills of Monopoly on practically any device. Everything that makes the board game special is here in Monopoly Go, so you'll be collecting properties and building hotels as you go around the board, and there are a variety of multiplayer minigames to get through along the way. You're going to need to get your hands on Monopoly dice rolls, but they are difficult to come by no matter how far you are into the board game. There are ways to earn additional dice rolls, including logging into the game every day to collect daily bonuses, progressing further in the game, and inviting friends to try Monopoly Go. While you can also spend real money to unlock more dice rolls, you may want to give our list of Monopoly Go dice links a try instead, especially if you're waiting for the next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event. Take a look at all the currently active Monopoly Go free dice links for today. Continue reading Free Monopoly Go dice links April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:15 PM  Razer appears to be testing out a brand new esports gaming mouse in the hands of recent pro-gamer signee, NiKo. Following the reveal of NiKo's signing with Team Green, he has been spotted using a new gaming mouse during the Counter-Strike 2 Cluj-Napoca major in late February. It appears Razer could be preparing to release a new contender for the best gaming mouse crown, as speculation suggests this quirky new mouse is more than just a new skin, and is instead a brand new design entirely. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Razer Blade 16 2025 review, Razer DeathAdder V3 review , Best gaming mouse |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:08 PM  Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 laptops are coming, with the chipmaker officially unveiling the laptop-branded gaming GPUs this week. This particular GPU will serve the more affordable end of the market, with "every major OEM" apparently involved in producing laptops with the new GPU. Although AMD is fighting a valiant effort to reclaim some of its market share in the GPU market, Nvidia continues to hold dominance, and we're likely to see plenty of RTX 5060 laptops hit the market. While the best gaming laptops will use the more powerful RTX 5080 or RTX 5090, the more budget-friendly alternatives will be served by the RTX 5060. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:15 PM  When is 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 based on the Oblivion Remastered leaks we've seen so far, 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 upcoming re-release, including the release date, leaked details, and more. Continue reading Oblivion Remastered release date estimate, leaks, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Oblivion Remastered release date, Best RPGs, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:56 AM  Where can you find Runescape Dragonwilds tin? Like most other survival games, high-level gear is gated by the acquisition of rare crafting materials. One such material in Runescape Dragonwilds is tin. It's fairly useless on its own, but when combined with another in a furnace, it can produce a material that will overhaul your entire build. If you haven't ventured far in Runescape Dragonwilds map, then you may not have come across tin or Runescape Dragonwilds copper. Without these, you'll be stuck wearing bog-standard gear, with your basic Runescape Dragonwilds bow, and have no way of upgrading. Here's how to find Runescape Dragonwilds tin and how to refine it into something altogether more valuable in the survival game. Continue reading Where to get Runescape Dragonwilds tin MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Runescape Dragonwilds skills, How to craft a bow in Runescape Dragonwilds, How to fast travel in Runescape Dragonwilds |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:44 AM  Where can you find Runescape Dragonwilds copper? It isn't long before you hit a wall in Dragonwilds, when your gear feels next to useless, and you need a big upgrade before taking on the next challenge. One of the main components of high-level gear is copper, and here's where you can find it and how to refine it. You'll have to put all of your Runescape Dragonwilds skills to use if you want to collect and refine copper, as it generally lives in the same place as the most difficult enemies in the survival game. Getting to the ore is one thing, getting out and refining it into something you can use is another. Here's where you can find Runescape Dragonwilds copper. Continue reading Where to get Runescape Dragonwilds copper MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Runescape Dragonwilds skills, How to craft a bow in Runescape Dragonwilds, How to fast travel in Runescape Dragonwilds |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:20 AM  Metro 2033 Redux is having a birthday to remember. Marking 15 years of the apocalyptic survival FPS series, developer 4A Games and publisher Deep Silver gave away copies of the original game's remastered edition, and it's had a surprisingly big impact. Previously peaking at just under 15,000 active players back in 2018, Metro 2033 has just reached a new high of more than 50,000 concurrent users on the Valve platform, and it's looking likely to continue that success for a third day straight as players discover its charm. |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:31 AM  What are the latest Mobile Legends codes? With one of the world's most popular MOBA titles now available on PC, we're expecting a whole host of more reasons for Mobile Legends Bang Bang codes to drop. Keep an eye on the ever-changing list to score loads of free currency for champion unlocks, shards for new skins, and even some entirely free skins from time to time. Up for giving some similar games a try? From Dota 2 to League of Legends and everything in between, we've rounded up the best MOBAs on PC for you to try your hand at. If you're looking for longer matches at a slower pace, you'll find what you're looking for there. We also have all Cookie Run Kingdom codes if you're looking for a change of pace. Continue reading MLBB codes April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Free PC games, Best MOBAs on PC |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:02 AM  I personally maintain that Resident Evil, going all the way back to 1996, has always been more of an action game than a horror game. Nevertheless, it's undeniable that RE4 marked a shift not just in Capcom's own flagship series, but the greater gaming world. The Leon-led 2005 shooter served as the high watermark for over-the-shoulder, third-person 'action horror,' and the following five years were marked by successive variations on the theme: Gears of War, Dead Space, The Last of Us, The Evil Within. But then the wind started to change back. Since around 2017, classic survival horror has started to once again take root. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best horror games, Best survival games, Best upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:01 AM  The battle with Ornstein and Smough will always be the most iconic part of Dark Souls, but I personally love the moment when you first meet Solaire. For the opening couple of hours, Lordran has been a bleak, cruel, and empty world, devoid of both literal and proverbial warmth - but suddenly, you have a buddy. Companionship is fundamental to the soulslike. The multiplayer-based Elden Ring Nightreign, and also The Duskbloods, will take that principle to its conclusion. But don't overlook Lords of the Fallen. A gigantic new update practically remakes every core element of CI Games' brutal RPG, and from now on, if you play with a friend, they can join your adventure for free. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Lords of the Fallen bosses, Lords of the Fallen review, Lords of the Fallen classes |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:28 AM  At the core of Remnant Protocol is a relentless, slow-turn tension. A first-person space dogfight shooter in the vein of TIE Fighter and Wing Commander, at the start of your missions, the gorgeous pink-and-orange galaxy feels boundless. The controls are smooth. The engine hums along. You can hold the trigger to freely turn your head in the cockpit, and admire the sights and stars around you. But then the enemy drops out of warp speed and everything becomes a desperate scramble. You've trained these pilots. You've built these ships. And now they're being soundlessly plucked out of the cosmos by missiles and laser fire. After the battle is won, the pressure stays high - blending combat with XCOM-style base and squad strategy, in Remnant Protocol, the burden of command lies heavy. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best space games, Best strategy games, Best roguelike games |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:25 PM  17/04/25 We have added more recipes for you to try out below. They'll make you a lot of money. Disclaimer: Schedule 1 is a fictional, satirical videogame, and the information in this guide relates only to the game. What are the most useful Schedule 1 mix recipes? We have some simple tweaks to spice up your product, and some twists that should interest anyone you're trying to make a customer. So long as you've a high enough rank to buy the ingredients, there's lots of money to be made with some mixes. Alongside some simple Schedule 1 recipes for big profits, we also go into detail on how high-value effects like Shrinking and Zombifying impact your products, and why you might not want to price a $50 item at $500. But if you're looking for quick cash to experiment in this simulation game, try these Schedule 1 console commands to speed things up. Continue reading Schedule 1 mix guide and recipes list MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Schedule 1 mix, Schedule 1 money, Schedule 1 dealers |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:08 AM  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 Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:01 AM  It's an RTS series, but the secret of Command and Conquer, especially in the older games like Tiberian Dawn and Red Alert, is that it doesn't actually demand that much strategy. Instead, it's all about volume. As long as you have more money, more buildings, and more troops, chances are you can brute force a victory - even the most expertly designed network of turret guns and infantry patrols will be swiftly obliterated by an opponent who's got 25 Mammoth tanks. That's why C&C is so striking. It's a bloody and grotesque caricature, a parody of the idea that you can apply meaning to warfare. Taken at face value, Tempest Rising could pass for a new Command and Conquer game, but while it stands on the shoulders of Westwood's greatest works, its mechanical subtleties, aesthetical quirks, and the rhythm of its battles separate Tempest Rising from its spiritual progenitor. This is more than an homage. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Tempest Rising announcement, The best RTS games, The best PC strategy games |
PCGamesN Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 AM  If you're a fan of the third-person combat stylings of Risk of Rain 2, news of fellow action roguelike Vellum breaking out of early access is well worth paying attention to. The ink-infused co-op game is a more magic-driven contender, and it's earned itself a very positive response from players, with its early access journey currently boasting a 90% Steam review score. As it prepares to launch version 1.0, developer Alvios Games has given PCGamesN an exclusive look at the two raids coming with the full release. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best roguelikes, Best fantasy games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 17, 2025 5:57 PM  Look, I'm sorry, but Unbeatable has the best hook of any game ever. As the headline notes, this is a game where music is illegal, and you do crimes. It's a rhythm game, no less, which it couldn't really be anything else but that, right? I've been waiting for it for about four years now, since the Kickstarter launched, and unfortunately it's still not quite ready yet. However! As of today, the next best thing is here: a demo. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 17, 2025 4:31 PM  Earlier this month Blizzard outlined their plans for Diablo 4 across 2025 that, notably, teased the action game would be getting a few collabs. They didn't mention what said collabs would be, just that they exist, to which I said "ugh", because, well, ugh, why does everything have to have collabs these days? The annoying thing is that Blizzard kind of nailed it with the first one, which just so happens to be with the iconic dark fantasy series Berserk. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 17, 2025 3:13 PM  Armored Core is a FromSoftware series that absolutely rips, and has done since its debut way back on the PS1. Technically us PC players only recently were graced with the ability to play something from the series with the release of Armored Core 6, but soon we'll have a couple more to mess around with. The only caveat is that it would be helpful if you could speak Japanese, as they're not getting an English language release. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:30 PM Pre-orders are open for the Lenovo's RTX 5080 Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 laptop, and it's already shipping  Lenovo's Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 is officially up for pre-order, but stock is already shipping. If you're looking for a high-end gaming laptop that doesn't play it safe, this is the one to watch. It's priced at $3,599.99 and available directly from Lenovo. Delivery is expected as early as late April. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:06 PM  Overwatch 2's Stadium was announced earlier this year, a new round-based mode that lets you buy upgrade items through its rounds to get different buffs, gear, etc. as you try to win the best of seven rounds. Honestly one of the most notable things about it is that it'll have a third-person perspective, a series first for the shooter, one that I've never understood not being in the game given how much of an emphasis on skins there is. But, interestingly enough, it's not launching with every character in the roster, and weirdly that includes box character Tracer. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:50 PM  "The next project set in the Frostpunk universe" is even now in production, developers 11 bit have revealed in their latest annual financial results. Whether it be known as Frostpunk 3, Fro3tpunk, Frostpunk: Revengeance, or some other variation of Frostpunkage, it could launch "as early as 2027". 11 bit have also begun development of a "larger-scale title", which they're hoping to release in 2029. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:07 PM  Colours! They exist, right? They're all around us, everywhere you go, and as of yesterday, Marvel Rivals did something revolutionary: it made them customizable. Taking my sarcasm hat off for a moment, that means developer NetEase added in the ability to choose different colour palette options for your costumes. It's just a small little way to add some amount of uniqueness to your version of the game's extremely pre-established characters, really. Except, the catch is that you have to pay actual money for them. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:26 AM  When I first wrote about Mandragora: Whispers Of The Witch Tree in January, I worried I might have spotlighted a dud. Or at least, something fairly routine. Mandragora sure does resemble a lot of other dark fantasy side-scrollers: gritty yet plump, like they stuck a bike pump in Castlevania, or took a chisel to Trine. It sure does have RPG classes and skilltrees. It sure does have crafting, with hundreds of items to acquire. I confess, I covered it in large part because they have Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines writer Brian Mitsoda on the ticket. But then I read the comments on that piece, weeks later, and there were a few lost souls raving about playing the demo for hours. Mandragora launches today. I've now spent an hour or two with a full build myself, and yeah, this feels like the good stuff. |
Siliconera Thursday, April 17, 2025 6:00 PM
Good Smile Company opened orders for two Evangelion Plamax models of Rei Ayanami again, and as before each one lets someone build a figure of the heroine from the Rebuild of Evangelion movies. They are identical to the original run. This means one involves the traditional version of Rei Ayanami with short hair, while the other includes the long hair version that appeared later. Each one costs ￥7,700, regardless of the hairstyle. Both kits will ship in Japan in October 2025, with a worldwide release following after. The first run shipped in April 2024.
In each case, the model of Rei will involve her in her trademark white plugsuit. The only difference between the two is the length of her hair. The runners for the kit will already be in the correct colors, so you won't need to do any large scale painting, however be advised that some finer details might require that. Good Smile Company noted it is ready for anyone of any experience level so it should snap together. I would recommend getting nippers for the smaller parts and to perhaps have some glue on hand just in case.
Here are photos Good Smile Company shared of the finished kits. Each one will be under eight inches (200mm) when done, and a stand is included.
It also shared two photos of some of the runners included in the kits.
Both model kits also have their own Good Smile Company Online Store exclusive purchase bonus. Each one comes with an additional runner with an extra hair part that cane be swapped in for the base models. These are still short or long hair for Rei Ayanami figures, but instead of being solid they are translucent options for the Evangelion models.
Here's how those look:
The Evangelion Plamax models of Rei Ayanami will launch in October 2025, and the kits for the figures will appear worldwide after that. Pre-orders are open until May 14, 2025. The Rebuild of Evangelion movies are on Amazon.
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Siliconera Thursday, April 17, 2025 5:00 PM
There's a Hello Kitty Island Adventure update, and it features the return of an old event and the debut of a new Aggretsuko visitor character and a new City Town story quest. The Imagination Celebration is back for the second year in a row, Puko can come to visit, and "Fruitful Friendship" began.
The Imagination Celebration event kicks off again in Hello Kitty Island Adventure on April 18, 2025. This involves finding Mystic Stones to meet certain reward tiers by picking them around Seaside Resort or from doing your Daily Quests. If you do, you can trade them for special medieval and fantasy items at the Resort Plaza temporary shop. The new trailer focuses on how that will work. We have until May 22, 2025 to collect items.
Here's the latest Imagination Celebration event trailer for Hello Kitty Island Adventure.
As far as the new Hello Kitty Island Adventure visitor character goes, it is Puko from Aggretsuko. She's someone who debuted in the Netflix show based on the character.
The new City Town questline in Hello Kitty Island Adventure involves Keroppi. As you go through it, you can eventually help an orchard grow. This will gain access to new fruits, which you can take to Usahana's Imagination Cafe to make Fruit Sandos. A handful of screenshots appeared showing that off.
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is available for the PC, Switch, and iOS devices via Apple Arcade now, and it will come to the PS4 and PS5 as well.
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Siliconera Thursday, April 17, 2025 4:00 PM
Wizet and Nexon announced that, in honor of the 20th anniversary of MapleStory, the global version of the game will get a Classic World that recreates the original experience from back when the game first debuted. Miyoung Oh, known in the community as Nemi, will return to be the lead game designer for this experience. More details about it, including when it will launch, will come later in the second half of 2025.
Nemi spoke during the MapleStory Classic World reveal. She also appeared during the first gameplay reveal for this new element. She mentioned that when it debuted, she "was in charge of designing almost all of its early content." She also noted that this new experience is designed to incorporate "the nostalgic feel of early MapleStory." She followed that by showing a few very brief gameplay clips of it.
Apparently, it will also be fully integrated into the global version of the game. Nemi compared it to the Heroic and Interactive World options already available. We can make new characters to explore it. However, while it will pull back and be heavily inspired and recreating the original version of the game, the team will include some of the quality of life gameplay features from the current incarnation.
Here's the full global MapleStory 20th anniversary presentation:
MapleStory is available on PCs, and the Classic World experience is in development.
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Siliconera Thursday, April 17, 2025 3:00 PM
Activision and Blizzard announced that the Kentaro Miura manga and anime Berserk will come to Diablo IV in a new crossover. A teaser trailer showed up on the social media account that showed a character with Guts' equipment. However, there's no launch date or details yet about what this event will entail.
Here's the reveal video. Things begin with an Eclipse starting, a reference to a major event in Berserk. As it does, we see a character facing hordes of enemies. However, he's wearing Guts' trademark Berserker armor and wielding the Dragon Slayer sword to defeat them. It only confirms references to Guts, however. So it is unknown if we will also see nods to folks like Griffith, Casca, and Puck.
While this Berserk event will be the first anime and manga crossover for Diablo IV, we've seen series come to other Blizzard games. Overwatch hosted a number of them. One involved My Hero Academia. One Punch Man showed up in that game too. A more recent one brought Cowboy Bebop cosmetics to the game.
Diablo IV is available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the Berserk crossover event is on the way. The Berserk anime is found on Crunchyroll, and Dark Horse handled the manga.
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Siliconera Thursday, April 17, 2025 2:00 PM
Capcom still shares some updates on past games like Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak, and one of the more fascinating glimpses offered a look at Lunagaron hunter armor concept art. The early designs resemble the final pieces pretty closely. In both cases, the final examples in the game are nearly identical to what the team had in mind.
First, here is what the two pieces of what the team had in mind when creating the concept art for Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak Lunagaron hunter armor. In each case, they are blue, full-body suits with white accents. The women's version also appears to have wolf ears, while the men's style involves a helmet. (Unlike in Monster Hunter Wilds, sets were gender-locked.)
Of course, we know how the Lunagaron armor turned out in Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak. Capcom even shared a video looking at what hunters, palamutes, and palicos would look like in it back in March 2022.
As a reminder, here's how the final versions for hunters, palamutes, and palicos turned out:
Capcom's shown quite a bit of Lunagaron concept art over the years since Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak debuted. One of the most memorable pieces showcased a softer side of the monster. It offered a peak at what a family of the creatures might look like. It really focused on the monster as a "puppy,' showing it playing with siblings, running, nipping, eating, and being picked up by a parent.
Monster Hunter Rise Sunbreak is available on the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:15 PM
During the Playdate Update 7 on April 17, 2025, Panic confirmed the Season 2 games will begin to debut on May 29, 2025. It will cost $39, and one of its games will be a version of Shadowgate designed for the system. Those who pick it up for the handheld will get access to new titles that, like Season 1, will gradually roll out on a weekly basis. It also confirmed networking is coming in update, as is a general OS one. A yellow Playdate cover is also available for the first time.
Here are all of the Playdate Season 2 games. They will drop each week if you buy the pass.
Here is the full Playdate Update 7:
As a reminder, Season 1 appeared alongside the handheld when the Playdate debuted in April 2022. It consisted of 24 games. Each week, another two would unlock and appear on the console, granting the owner access to them. When you buy the system, you automatically also own that season.
Here are the 24 Season 1 games, as a reminder:
Playdate Season 2 will start on May 29, 2025, with the final of the 12 games released on July 3, 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:00 PM
In a recent DenFamiNico Gamer interview between Final Fantasy XV Director and Producer Hajime Tabata and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Director Guillaume Broche, Tabata talked about his experience determining the release date for FFXV, and the troubles that arose from the delay of such a large scale game. [Thanks, DenFamiNico Gamer!]
For the last section of the interview, Broche was asked if there was anything in particular that he wanted to ask to Tabata. In response, Broche asked if there was anything Tabata could say now, perhaps alluding to the Japanese developer not being with Square Enix anymore and being able to talk more about his experience with the company and games like FFXV.
Tabata explained that Square Enix was the type of company that fully trusted him at the time he was put in charge of Final Fantasy. As an example, Tabata said that the general deadline for FFXV was obviously set in advance. However, other specific details on the release such as the launch month and schedule adjustments were all left to him, with a considerably degree of freedom.
The interviewer at DenFamiNico Gamer noted that this is a very rare occurrence, to which Tabata added that he still communicated with various departments. Furthermore, Tabata originally settled on a September 2016 release date for FFXV. "However, a month after making the decision I was holding my head in my hands. I kept thinking 'I messed up...' (laughs)," Tabata said.
A delay by the team eventually pushed the FFXV release date to November 29, 2016. Tabata also added that "when you delay the release date of a major release such as FFXV, it causes plenty of trouble. It was the biggest mistake of all (laughs)." Tabata concluded the anecdote by saying that it was a very valuable experience, in spite of the mistakes.
Final Fantasy XV is readily available for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
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Siliconera Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:00 PM
Nintendo has revealed new Mario merchandise in the form of keychains with swappable Hanafuda cards. The company has also immediately started selling the items on its physical and online storefronts in Japan.
A single pack costs ¥1,650 (~$11.55). It will contain a keychain and a set of four Hanafuda cards with similarly themed flowers. For example, the set with Yoshi, Birdo, Baby Yoshi, and Yoshi's egg all feature the same flowers as the ones attached to the strap. The card set in each pack will appear at random.
The pack will also include a three-sided case where the owner can store the unused cards. They can either fold the case into a triangle on its own or even connect it with another case if they have purchased multiple packs. Nintendo is also selling a 12-in-1 box that costs ¥19,800 (~$138.60).
In the Japanese online My Nintendo Store, the single packs were immediately sold out in less than six hours. As of this writing, the 12-in-1 boxes are still available, although the stocks are no longer plentiful. The keychains are also available in Nintendo's physical storefronts at Tokyo's Shibuya Parco, Osaka's Daimaru Umeda, and the Kyoto Takashimaya Shopping Center.
The Mario Hanafuda keychains are now available for purchase in Nintendo's online and physical stores across Japan.
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Siliconera Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:00 AM
Ahead of the launch of Stellar Blade Eve and Tachy figures, JND Studios shared four photos of the prototypes of the heroines on social media. Pre-orders will go live in Korea on April 18, 2025. No release window was mentioned yet, so it is unclear when we'll see the characters from the game launch in Korea and worldwide. At time of writing, the official site only included teaser images of the two.
When sharing the images, JND Studios seemed to suggest there will be two buying options for the Stellar Blade Eve and Tachy figures. One will be a "single version" that might only include Eve. The other option mentioned is a Dual Version that includes Eve, Tachy, and a bonus Drone accessory.
Both Eve and Tachy are wearing their default outfits for these items. So Eve is in the Planet Diving Suit (7th). Meanwhile, Tachy is wearing her 7th Airborne Squad attire. Both have their weapons on hand, but the poses don't make it look like they're in the midst of a fight. So Tachy is holding the Tachyon Blade and looks like she's about to pull it from its holster, while Eve has her Blood Edge sword unleashed and in her right hand.
Here are seven photos shared so far. Only two actually show the characters. The other two focus on showing the smaller Drone from different angles.
Stellar Blade is available for the PS5, and a PC version will arrive in June 2025. A crossover with Shift Up's Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is also planned.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 4:00 PM
There's more to grinding resources in RuneScape Dragonwilds than just picking up some logs, stones, and ores. You'll make various materials that lead to gear and workstation upgrades alongside fun decorations for your base, with rough cloth being an important component for late-game equipment improvements.
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Where to craft Rough Cloth in RuneScape Dragonwilds
You can make rough cloth by using coarse thread in a loom. Three pieces of coarse thread make one rough cloth, making it relatively inexpensive if you have enough raw materials for this process.
This recipe differs slightly from Wool Cloth, which uses wool thread instead of its coarse variant. The key difference between the two is the required materials to make these threads. Aside from that, the process is about the same.
Coarse Thread recipe
You can make coarse thread by using flax and coarse animal fur in a spinning wheel. You can find flax all over Bramblemead Valley, while coarse animal fur drops from Kebbits. You can use three furs to make the thread or one flax, depending on what you have on hand.
How to make a Loom in RuneScape Dragonwilds
After collecting coarse threads from flax and animal fur, it's time to make a loom. You can build one using Ash Planks, Bronze bars, and wool threads. You can produce these materials using a sawmill and furnace.
Be prepared to venture into areas like Fractured Plains to uncover these blueprints and their required materials. You can make bronze bars using copper and tin ore, while wool thread comes from fleece and soft animal fur from Fractured Plains animals. Ash logs aren't difficult to come by, but you'll need to process them in the sawmill.
With every item on hand, place down your loom before inserting your coarse threads in it. They'll turn into rough cloth to use in various crafting recipes.
How to use Rough Cloth in RuneScape Dragonwilds
By itself, rough cloth doesn't have many uses aside from making Wizard Robes. Its true power comes from upgrading your loom, letting you combine rough and wool cloth to make padded cloth. Padded cloth is one of the most important resources in RuneScape Dragonwilds when it comes to acquiring gear upgrades.
For every padded cloth you want to make, you'll need one rough cloth and one wool cloth. However, you'll need a Loom Harness, which uses oak logs, iron bars, and ram horns in its blueprint. You'll have to venture deeper into Fractured Plains toward Stormtouched Highlands to obtain these resources, upgrade your loom, and make some padded cloth.
Alternatively, you can stick with Wizard Robes if you grab some Wild Anima from Anima-Infused Bark. You can get this bark from a special tree in the Fractured Plains before heating it in a kiln to create Wild Anima. If you're in the mid-game and going a full mage build, they'll give you some nice magic defence and set bonuses for wearing all three pieces.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 3:59 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 FPS's 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 early patch notes
Season 16 is full of new content in OW2, including an awesome new mode, new hero, a new limited time collaboration, and special skins and updates galore.
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:
New battle pass
New season means new battle pass means new skins. There's 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.
Hero balancing changes
Any new season in OW2 comes with its fair share of buffs and nerfs to existing heroes, and season 16 brings the heat, too. Check back here closer to launch day for more info on who and what is changing.
Gundam Wing collab
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 ahead of when 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.
Competitive hero bans
And 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.
This article will be updated with more information when it becomes available.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 3:56 PM
In RuneScape: Dragonwilds, Goblin Diplomacy introduces Zanik, a rare ally, unlike others of their species. They speak of a mysterious prophecy and seek your help to uncover a hidden conspiracy. Here's how to start and complete the Goblin Diplomacy quest from beginning to end.
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How to start the Goblin Diplomacy quest in RuneScape: Dragonwilds
You can begin the Goblin Diplomacy quest by speaking to Zanik, who can be found on the cliffs overlooking Bramblemead Valley. Alternatively, you can start this quest by picking up the Bandosian Amulet, which we'll dive more into below.
Zanik will be easily noticeable with the flames of their campfire and tent. Talk to them, and you'll immediately begin the mission. You can continue to converse with them to gather more information about this unique goblin. However, you're not required to ask any additional questions.
How to complete Goblin Diplomacy in RuneScape: Dragonwilds
The first mission Zanik sends you on involves a secret ruin and guild. Given that there's no quest marker, it's challenging to find, so let's dive into the Goblin Diplomacy's key locations.
Ruin Amulet location
At Zanik's location, head northeast towards the Whispering Swamp. You'll see the ruins, where you'll fight against a few goblins. Since it's in Bramblemead Valley, the enemies shouldn't be too hard to take down with their Level 1 difficulty.
After you've crushed the goblins, make your way into the ruins and hunt down the Reliquary chest tucked away in a shadowy corner room. While there, crack open a second chest for some basic, randomized loot.
One piece of the Bandosian Amulet can be found in the Reliquary chest, while another is located at the guild. However, collecting both pieces may not be necessary, as some players have reached the quest's final destination with only one amulet in their possession.
Guild Amulet location
For the guild's Bandosian Amulet, travel south of Zanik towards an enemy base near water. But, before you go there, it's crucial to either reach Level 20 in Woodcutting or unlock a more powerful axe.
As you might expect, you'll have to deal with enemy goblins again to roam around the guild freely. A bow is your best choice in this fight, with several goblins perched in hard-to-reach spots. Next, approach the Thorny Vine and use the Chop Thorny Vine ability or a Bronze Axe. Once you've chopped it down, you'll discover another Reliquary chest, triggering the following task in the Goblin Diplomacy quest.
Whispering Swamp Amulet location
Based on the mission's hint, the last piece of the puzzle lies in the Whispering Swamp, just north of Zanik's position.
You're looking for a big cave entrance hidden inside the cliffs of Whispering Swamp. It's relatively dark in here, so you may want to bring a torch with you. You should also have any healing remedies, including the Anti-Poison Potion, which is handy for the later-game Bloodblight Swamp area.
Head straight forward into the cave to locate a structure with moon phases on it. You must defeat the Garou Druid to claim the amulet. The primary attack you need to look out for is its poisonous strike, where you'll have to use a potion to counter it. Do your best to dodge this attack, as it can quickly bring your health down. Additionally, you can use spells like Enchant Weapon and Tempest Shield to gain the upper hand.
If you are successful in the fight, you can now return to Zanik and give them the amulet, thus completing the RuneScape: Dragonwilds' Goblin Diplomacy quest. Zanik will reward you with the Goblin War Banner, a suitable piece of armor that boosts Melee Defence, Ranged Defence, and Magic Defence by +2.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 3:34 PM
A new leak has surfaced online, showing that a WWE collaboration is on the way in Fortnite. It allegedly includes several legends breaking the rules, and possibly even bones.
According to some notable leakers like HypeX and Shiina, Undertaker and Cody Rhodes are potentially coming to Fortnite on Friday, April 18, 2025.
Undertaker and Cody Rhodes are two of the most popular faces in WWE, and if they do end up getting added to the game, it will definitely hype things up even more. WWE WrestleMania 41 2025 starts on Apr. 19, and the arrival of this collab at Fortnite would be the cherry on top.
According to iFireMonkey, another Fortnite leaker, the entire bundle might cost 2,800 V-Bucks. His post on X says the bundle will include outfits for Cody Rhodes and Undertaker, the Nightmare Mantle and The Urn Back Blings, Cody's Cutclass and Taker's Shovel Pickaxes, a couple of emotes, and a wrap.
Here's everything included in the bundle and the prices for each item in the leaked bundle:
Epic Games has always been ahead of other competitors in the market when it comes to collaborations with different franchises, and this collab would add another feather to its hat.
With that said, the Slurp Rush map has finally made its way to the game, which includes a bunch of new weapons and a free skin to earn. Also, there are a couple of new Twitch drops to earn as well.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 3:25 PM
Jade is one of the rarer gemstones to find in RuneScape Dragonwilds, and finding it might depend mainly on your luck.
As with all other gemstones, finding Jade requires you to mine Iron. Mining iron ore is not guaranteed to land you with this precious gemstone. The odds of obtaining this precious gemstone seem extremely low if players are to be believed. This guide will help you by explaining the entire process.
How to obtain Jade in RuneScape Dragonwilds
To begin the process, you'll have to start by searching for Iron. You'll have to complete a fair amount of gameplay to access the Stormtouched Highlands west of Fractured Plains. If you have mined copper ore (which you should have by this stage), you'll find a familiar appearance for Iron. This mineral appears as a brown substance on large boulders located along cliffs. The item you'll get after mining the ore is in raw form, which will have to be processed before you can use it.
You'll need the Bronze Pickaxe to mine these ores. Your first step should be to improve your beginner tools as quickly as possible. It's also advisable to keep a few Rocksplosion charges with you, just in case. However, some players have reported that mining using the spell prevents the spawn of any precious gemstones. This includes the Jade and other items like Opal. Hence, manually mining the ores is the advisable way to go.
Make sure to have the Bronze Armor before you enter the area, as the region is affected by constant lightning. Lack of sufficient protection could end up killing you, which is highly disruptive, to say the least.
It's worth noting that the spawn rate for Jade is supposed to be low, based on my understanding. There are reports that players haven't been able to find the resource at all, irrespective of how much they have mined Iron. There's also a chance that mining might be partially bugged for those above level 50 or above on the skill.
Sadly, I am among the unfortunate ones who have yet to get this resource. My colleagues have been luckier and have helped me with the process. For now, the only right thing is to keep trying to find the Jade by mining as much Iron as possible.
The Iron you get is pretty useful. It can converted into Iron Bars with the help of smelting, which can be done at a Furnace. Coming back to the gems, Opal seems to be the easiest one to find at the moment. It's used for weapon enhancements, and the gemstone provides some nice boosts. It's assumed that Jade could also have a similar use, but the only way to know that is to get really lucky and end up with some of it in your inventory.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 2:27 PM
Online games often face interruptions, whether from server issues or scheduled maintenance. Last Epoch is no exception to these occasional setbacks. If you're unsure whether the game is currently down, we've got you covered. Learn how to check server status and stay informed so your adventure never misses a step.
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Are Last Epoch servers down?
According to the Last Epoch's Twitter/X, the game's servers are currently experiencing issues due to high demand in player counts. This rise in numbers is due to the release of Season 2, Tombs of the Erased, and the celebration of Last Epoch's seventh-year anniversary. Fortunately, the developer, Eleventh Hour Games, is working on increasing the bandwidth to get more players into the game. There will also be some fixes rolling out for chat and in-game store problems that players have been experiencing.
If you still can't get into the game, you may want to opt for Offline mode. However, Offline mode may prove tricky, as this version can ask you to log in despite refraining from online services. While it looks like you can't truly play it offline, you can go into Steam and select to play it offline there. Last Epoch's Offline mode should have all character content available, with the exception of online features like the chat and store.
How to check Last Epoch servers
The best way to check Last Epoch's servers is through the game's official Twitter/X account. This page is frequently updated and typically announces any server maintenance periods or current issues.
You can also check the Last Epoch forum's Announcements section, which runs similarly to their Twitter/X. The site offers technical support assistance, including a megathread dedicated to system outages. We may be looking at a new patch announcement soon to address the issues that have arisen in Season 2. If anything changes, I'll keep this guide updated with the latest news. In the meantime, if you encounter trouble, refer to our explainer on resolving Error Code LE-52, a common issue that often comes up when server problems occur.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 2:00 PM
Overwatch 2's newest mode is its most ambitious yet, with a third-person perspective, upgradeable heroes with new skills, and a unique ranking system.
Stadium begins in OW2's season 16 on April 22, and it will evolve with new additions and changes to keep things fresh in a mode that feels like a hybrid that takes interesting and fun aspects from games like Overwatch, VALORANT, and MOBAs.
Get ready to hear the crowd roar in Stadium, and read below to find out all about the ranks you can achieve and the rewards you can earn.
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Overwatch 2 Stadium Leagues: Ranks and rewards
OW2 Stadium mode is its own new entity within the game, offering a different experience via new maps, a best-of-seven format, Items and Powers to upgrade your heroes mid-match, and it's all played in third-person perspective.
Overwatch 2 Stadium Leagues ranks
In Stadium, there are seven leagues (five skill divisions within each) to climb through:
Ranking up in Stadium is different than normal OW2 Competitive Play. Points are earned through winning games to help you climb through different skill tiers and divisions, and losing games will deduct points in the higher leagues.
To start out, losing games in Rookie and Novice will not cost you any points. Once you reach Contender and higher, though, you will lose rank points and can drop back to Novice if you lose too much. At Contender and Elite, you will lose "a small amount of points" per loss, but at Pro and higher, "all wins and losses are worth close to the same amount" of rank points.
Blizzard says that, "due to the evolving nature of Stadium—with new heroes, maps, modes, and abilities changing the meta every season—your rank will reset" each season. But with each new season, you will be granted rewards of the highest League tier reached in the previous one.
Overwatch 2 Stadium rewards
Stadium has several exclusive rewards to earn, including:
Exclusive Epic skins are one-time lifetime rewards, with one skin rewarded per role for reaching certain Leagues. For the first season of Stadium, this includes the Moira skin for the Support role, Orisa for the Tank role, and Genji for the Damage role. Each individual role has its own rank.
Reaching All-Star rank will also reward the exclusive Legendary All Star skin for Juno, which can be seen at the top of the page. Stadium additionally rewards Competitive Points to spend on weapon skins like Gold, Jade, and Galactic. Each win in Stadium grants 10 Competitive Points.
The first season of Stadium will also have an event called Stadium: Initiation, with its own set of rewards. Challenges offer items such as Name Cards, Player Icons, a Legendary Loot Box, battle pass XP bonuses, and the exclusive Rookie Soldier: 76 skin.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:48 PM
Errors are a fact of any computer program, and Last Epoch is no exception. Error LE-52 is a fairly common one that typically appears with major updates. So, pop the hood, and let's take a look at this error of yours.
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What causes error LE-52 in Last Epoch
Error LE-52 has a very specific meaning, but a less common cause in Last Epoch. The short version is that the game client cannot contact the login server through internet connection issues or a server-side problem following a major update.
Here is exactly what Last Epoch's error LE-52 looks like:
The most common cause is a recent update causing the game's servers to overload. This situation occurs during content updates such as Last Epoch's February 2024 1.0 release or its April 2025 Season 2 overhaul. This typically happens before new seasons since the servers go down for 24 hours beforehand. When it's a server-side issue, the only solution is to wait for the servers to relax or for Eleventh Hour Games to release a hotfix to address it.
Another potential cause is that your system is not connected to the Internet. There are many ways to test for this, like ensuring you can browse the Internet. It's a common reason, but probably the one most people would know about first.
Beyond these simple explanations, there are many murkier ones. If you're connected to a VPN, that can sometimes cause issues. There might be a DNS issue, depending on whether you're connected through your ISP's default DNS server or if you've manually set one. It could be a firewall problem if the security on your network or computer is set very high.
In short, anything that affects your internet connection or its routing can cause the error.
How to fix error LE-52 in Last Epoch
Fixing error LE-52 in Last Epoch can be similarly less straightforward. It's usually very specific to your setup. The main solution is to wait for the game's servers to settle if a content update has recently launched.
That's right. Your first step is to check if the servers for Last Epoch are online. Unfortunately, Eleventh Hour Games doesn't have a dedicated site tracking the status of the servers. Instead, you'll need to look around Last Epoch's Twitter account for quick announcements from the developer or the announcement forum for announcements of any scheduled downtime. Finally, you can check Last Epoch's subreddit to see if other players are having the same issue.
After you've established that the servers are up, here are some basic suggestions.
Once we get past these tips, things get very environment-specific. There could be an issue with your operating system, such as a DNS or routing issue, and you might have a hardware firewall through your modem or router. The possibility is just as good that none of these are the case. As such, it's difficult for me to give advice based on a near-infinite number of possible variants.
The key to troubleshooting is to try one thing at a time. Otherwise, you can also search online for other players who are having the same issue, as they might be able to suggest something that worked for them that might apply to your situation. If you're completely stuck, then it's time to visit support.lastepoch.com, and look for a contact form. They'll be able to examine logs to narrow down where the problem is occurring.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:43 PM
Cooking recipes in RuneScape Dragonwilds come in different kinds, and they allow you to utilize the food and drinks that can be collected while exploring all corners of the land.
The food items are prepared from sources like Cabbage, Chicken, Rat Meat, and more, while the drinks are usually based on water. At first, the number of recipes available to you will be limited. The options increase as you level your skills and complete the in-game quests. Some of them will also reward you with new recipes.
This guide will provide you with all the necessary information about food and beverages available in the game.
All Food Recipes in RuneScape Dragonwilds
Getting an adequate amount of food is necessary for self-sustenance. Apart from helping you to fill your hunger, they also help to keep Sustenance up. A higher Sustenance will lead to quicker recovery when your health takes a hit.
While you'll heal automatically when out of combat, having foods with Moderate Sustenance can often be the difference between life and death situations.
All Beverages in RuneScape Dragonwilds
It's important to drink something from time to time. Having clean water will always get the job done when it comes to hydration, it will also have an impact on stamina recovery. Some beverages also have bonus effects if you drink them in the heat of a battle.
While most recipes (either food or drinks) can be completed at a campfire, a few of them will require you to unlock and use the cooking pot to complete them. We will update our lists with more recipes once we discover them on our adventures.
There's a third type of recipe related to brewing potions, and there's a fair few of them to make. The crafting process is pretty different in terms of workstation used, and the required ingredients.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:17 PM
The first Call of Duty: Black Ops game came out almost 15 years ago. Time flies when you're redacting intel. But it's time to celebrate it in Black Ops 6 with a new limited-time, free event.
The Black Ops Tribute event in BO6 has a bunch of new rewards to unlock, including the anticipated John Black Ops operator skin, Nail Gun weapon, and Thermite lethal for Warzone, along with many other cosmetics that pay tribute to moments from the franchise's past.
Here's everything you can get for free as part of the Black Ops Tribute event in BO6.
BO6 Black Ops Tribute rewards and how to get them
Black Ops Tribute is an XP event, meaning players only need to gain XP to unlock the rewards at certain intervals. While some of the rewards require BO6 ownership to unlock, all players need to do is play the game to unlock them.
Here are all of the rewards in the Black Ops Tribute event in BO6 and Warzone.
Once all of the above rewards are unlocked, you gain access to the two Mastery rewards for the event: the Nail Gun special secondary weapon and John Black Ops operator skin. Make sure you claim all the other rewards and that all XP thresholds have been passed. Just use up those double XP tokens you've been accumulating, and you should get them all done quickly.
"Stick it to them with this handy tool configured with a magazine of 15 nails that fires at full auto," Activision said of the Nail Gun, another weapon from Warzone's past. "The damage drops off quickly after 25 meters and performs best up close. The Nail Gun's low muzzle velocity can make it difficult to land shots against fast moving targets, so get them in your sights and unload before they know what hit them."
The Nail Gun had its reign in Verdansk as an annoying sidearm to use, and it's back once more with its own unlockable camos once you grab it for free via the event. It also includes Mastery Badges and 30 levels of progression.
If you miss it in the event, it can later be unlocked as an Armory Unlock in BO6, so don't worry if you miss out. Black Ops Tribute begins on April 17 and will run until May 1 in BO6 and Warzone.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 1:05 PM
Exploring all of the maps featured in the Cursed Hollow event is crucial if you want to earn all of the available Easter rewards in Phasmophobia. One of the locations you need to visit to find Forest Minions is 42 Edgefield Road.
42 Edgefield Road is one of the largest regular house maps, so there are many spots to search in this event. It's easy to accidentally miss the creatures you're after, so here are all the Forest Minion locations around 42 Edgefield Road for the Cursed Hollow event in Phasmophobia.
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All 42 Edgefield Road Forest Minion Totem nest locations
There are 12 Forest Minion nests situated around 42 Edgefield Road for the Cursed Hollow event. You can find them on all three floors in this vast home, so there are lots of locations to check.
First floor
The first Forest Minion nest is in the living room. Turn left after entering this house and look down near the back of the couch to find it sitting on a massive stack of twigs.
The next nest is near the back door. You can't enter or exit using this door, so there's a decent chance you're not familiar with this location. Enter from the front door of the house and head straight to the end of the hallway. Look left and down to find this nest.
There's a nest on the ground in the kitchen. From the back door where you found the last nest, turn around to face the front door and head right to enter the kitchen. Look at the pile of sticks in front of the stove to locate this nest.
Head into the laundry room to check for another Forest Minion. This room is attached to the kitchen and can be accessed through the door in the very right corner near the kitchen sink. Look down in front of the washer and dryer to spot the nest.
Approach the piano in the dining room next. From the kitchen, head back into the main hallway and head straight past the nook with the back door. In the dining room, you'll find the nest on the ground by the piano in the center of the room.
Another nest is waiting to be found in the garage on the first floor. Head to the right corner of the dining room to locate the door that leads into the garage. Walk over to the back tire of the green car near the garage door to find it.
Second floor
Head up the stairs right by the front door to access the second floor so you can find the next batch of nests. To find the first one, turn right as soon as you reach the top of the stairs to enter the blue bedroom. You can find it sitting in the middle of the bed.
Head back out into the main hallway on the second floor and through the next door on your right to enter the orange bedroom. Look inside the crib in the right corner to check this nest.
Return once again to the main hallway and head straight across it to enter the purple bedroom. There's another nest for you to check, sitting in the middle of the bed in this room.
Exit the purple bedroom, turn right, and start walking down the narrow hallway you haven't explored yet. Turn right into the next door you come across to access the green bedroom. There's yet another nest sitting on a bed in this room.
Return to the hallway and continue down it until you reach the final door you haven't entered. Head inside the master bedroom and look down at the circular carpet to find the Forest Minion nest sitting in the center of it.
Basement
The final nest at 42 Edgefield Road is down in the basement. Head back to the front door, walk down the main hallway, and make a sharp right just before you reach the nook where the back door is located. Go through the door on your right to enter the basement.
Walk down the short hallway in the basement and turn right to head into the only room down there. Approach the back wall to find the final nest. If the Summoning Circle Cursed Possession spawned in your contract, you'll find the nest on top of it.
Next, you may want to hunt for Forest Minions around other maps like 13 Willow Street, Camp Woodwind, and Bleasdale Farmhouse. Be sure to also keep an eye out for the elusive Forest Spirit while you're working on the event.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:57 PM
Marvel Rivals has been a hit with gamers since it launched in December 2024, with quite a remarkably low amount of controversy or negative player sentiment surrounding it.
And maybe that's why the talk surrounding today's new costume recolors and Unstable Molecules currency feels heavier than normal, because the game has done a generally good job of being fair with players' time and money.
If you missed it, Marvel Rivals added the ability to palette swap select costumes in the game in today's update. But the new feature also added yet another currency to the game called Unstable Molecules that, for now, must be purchased at a one-to-one conversion rate with real-world money.
The new currency joins a growing list of them that are both full-time and limited-time, and players are beginning to take notice and get annoyed with it, while also worried about what this may mean for the future.
To keep track, Marvel Rivals has Lattice, Units, and Chrono Tokens as existing currencies in the game, all of which serve different functions. Lattice is premium currency, which can then be converted to Units which are used to buy store items, but they're both different from Chrono Tokens that are used to unlock battle pass items, and now Unstable Molecules are something different entirely for costumes, but not Costume Coins which also exist and can be used to purchase specific skins. It's become a pain to keep track of, and players are speaking out against the practice.
The new Unstable Molecules can be converted from Lattice one-to-one, but the currency is only applicable for a certain number of skins that come with the new palette swap feature, which could have just as easily been added to the UI as a different costume in the store, like existing palette swaps.
"I love this game and I think NetEase is honestly killing it," one user said in a thread mocking the game's growing list of different currencies. "But it does still have the stink of a phone game all over it with the UI layout and the microtransaction currency madness."
It feels like the introduction of more and more currencies is deliberate, and it's a worrying sign for a free-to-play game that has had such good vibes around it ever since it launched with battle passes that don't expire and cosmetics at reasonable prices.
"People were already criticizing the game looking like a mobile game, and this is the route they chose with the currency system," another player replied. "Nothing prevented the colors to just straight up costing one of the already existing currencies. Greed is winning once again."
At times, it feels like nothing could kill Marvel Rivals' hype. But if anything would be the silver bullet to take down the massively popular hero shooter, it could be this kind of greed that players are concerned about.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 12:24 PM
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.
Anime Rangers X (ARX) Unit List
Below is a list of all Secret and Mythic units in Anime Rangers X, along with their attributes and rarity tiers. Also, we decided to include some pros and cons of each unit to give you a better idea of why we ranked units the way we did in our Anime Rangers X tier list.
Meta-Tier Units
S-Tier Units
A-Tier Units
B-Tier Units
C-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.
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 and limited Boss Battle events. What are the best units for beginners? The best beginner units are Otaku, Silent Sting, Doctor Pirate, Shadow Reaver, and Light Admiral.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:59 AM
The next great tower defense experience is here, and boy, is it a hit. While stacking units and engaging gameplay is pretty straightforward, I noticed a lot of players don't know what are the best traits in Anime Rangers X. So, after a bit of grinding and a LOT of trial and error, I was able to whip up this best Anime Rangers X trait tier list. You'll find out the best traits overall, including some character-specific recommendations.
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Full Anime Rangers X Trait Tier List
You know the drill by now, right? The bigger they are, the more Robux and in-game currency you have to spend to get them to drop. You'll inevitably be stuck with Horizon, Endure or Superior, depending on your units of choice, but you should try to get at least Sniper, Colossal or Brute. The money-focused traits aren't all that important in the short run, so you should chase them + all the S-tiers around Level 15 or so. Now, let's take a look at each tier of our Anime Rangers X trait tier list in more detail.
S Tier Anime Rangers X Traits
These Anime Rangers X traits are by far the rarest, which is why I wouldn't advise you to tackle them before Level 20. You're going to have to farm A LOT of Trait Rerolls to apply a couple to all your units, so better be ready.
A Tier Anime Rangers X Traits
Now, these aren't really the rarest, but they still pack a mean punch and should be added to your units ASAP. However, the drop rate isn't ideal, so I wouldn't invest that much effort into trying to get them. Instead, it's better to aim for Violent, Seraph or Millionaire, but you should definitely keep some of the A-tier ones. You'll notice that there is no "Best for" column—that's because, every Trait other than the S-tiers is a leveled-up version of another, with higher stats, so the only thing you have to think about whether the unit is tanky, ranged or pure melee DPS.
B Tier Anime Rangers X Traits
I mean, don't get me wrong, I love Jack of All Trades, but is it really worth it? The same goes for other entries in this part of our Anime Rangers X tier list. They're decent and serviceable up to level 10, in my experience, but they'll quickly start holding you back.
C Tier Anime Rangers X Traits
Endure, Superior and Horizon are amazing for learning the ropes in the beginning, but you'll soon want to get rid of them. Since they're the most common and it's hard to get Trait Rerolls early in Anime Rangers X, you're gonna have to grind through them and hope for the best.
How to Get Trait Rerolls in Anime Rangers X
In Anime Rangers X, getting Trait Rerolls is essential—especially since a lot of Traits are pretty mid or straight-up trash. You'll be rerolling a lot, so here's every way you can stack them up:
First off, you can just buy them. Head to the Trait Reroll NPC or the in-game Store and spend Robux:
Not into spending Robux? No worries, there are plenty of free methods to farm Trait Rerolls in Anime Rangers X, too:
And there you have it! That's all there is to my best Anime Rangers X trait tier list. There's a lot to unpack, but the leveling process is slow enough that you'll get enough Trait Rerolls. Make sure you also check out our Anime Rangers X units tier list, since you'll want the right pairing if you want to level fast and win.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:34 AM
As you advance into Power Level four in RuneScape Dragonwilds, you'll notice items like Padded Cloth, iron bars, and hard leather appearing in your material crafting requirements. No playstyle preference is immune to these requirements, so you'll need to learn quickly if you want to survive in Ashenfall.
The downside? It isn't initially clear how to make Padded Cloth. While you'll eventually make workstations like the Smithing Anvil and Loom, knowing how to piece everything together to create this resource is its own separate challenge. Here's exactly how to make Padded Cloth in RuneScape Dragonwilds.
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How to make Padded Cloth in RuneScape Dragonwilds
Crafting Padded Cloth in RuneScape Dragonwilds requires getting your hands on the materials and workstations below:
Obtaining both cloth types and the loom require venturing into RuneScape Dragonwilds' first four regions, including hunting animals in Bramblemead Valley before climbing Stormtouched Highlands to find iron ore and sheep. Once you have all four components, combine wool and rough cloth in your upgraded loom to make some Padded Cloth.
Let's break down each component one by one, starting with the cloth types themselves.
Wool Cloth recipe
Making Wool Cloth requires obtaining at least two wool thread and using them in a regular loom. You can make wool thread using fleece from sheep and ram or soft animal fur you obtain from wolves and Chinchompas. All four of these creatures appear in the Fractured Plains and Stormtouched Highlands, just north of Bramblemead Valley.
If you're unfamiliar with wool thread, you can make this resource by taking fleece or soft animal fur and using them in a spinning wheel. You only need one fleece per wool thread, while the other route requires collecting soft animal fur to make two threads.
Rough Cloth recipe
Rough cloth is easier to create, requiring coarse threads to make. Coarse thread is an early-game resource you make using animal fur from Kebbits or by spinning flax. Farming flax and animals in Temple Woods and Bramblemead Valley is generally the way to go.
How to upgrade your Loom in RuneScape Dragonwilds
As you start processing animal products into wool and rough threads, it's time to look into loom upgrades. If you don't have a loom yet, you can make one using the following resources:
After progressing through RuneScape Dragonwilds' later regions, you'll begin collecting other materials required for the Loom Harness upgrade. Below are the items you need for it:
How to use Padded Cloth in RuneScape Dragonwilds
With the hard part out of the way, it's time to craft some new equipment using your newly acquired Padded Cloth. Below are some examples of crafting recipes that use this material:
Alongside Padded Cloth, you'll also need Iron bars, Vault Shards, and hard leather for most of these recipes. Iron ore is found exclusively in Stormtouched Highlands, while hard leather requires processing regular leather in an upgraded Tannery. The last key item is Vault Shards from dungeons scattered around Ashenfall.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:28 AM
Much like in the real world, gemstones in RuneScape: Dragonwilds are highly prized and rarely drop. Among these treasures, Opal shines bright, beloved by magpies and adventurers alike. Discover how to get and use Opal in RuneScape: Dragonwilds.
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Where to find Opal in RuneScape: Dragonwilds
Opals have a chance to drop at random when mining Stone, Tin, and Copper. These lower-tier ores tend to yield the gem far more often than higher ones like Iron. To mine Tin and Copper, make sure you have a Bone Pickaxe since Stone isn't strong enough to break through them. You can also save yourself some time by using the Detect Ore + Clay and Rocksplosion abilities, helping you mine and find these ores faster. However, you'll need to prepare yourself with gear and weaponry, as the ores are only found in the brutal Fractured Plains.
You might need to mine these ores repeatedly before an Opal even appears. In my countless hours in-game, I've only seen it drop once. Some players claim they've never found one, even after hitting endgame. Your best bet is to reach Level 16 Mining to unlock the Gem Protector ability, which occasionally spawns gemstones while mining.
On the flip side, players who've reached Level 50 Mining should be cautious—Opal and other gemstones may be bugged at higher levels. Many RuneScape: Dragonwilds players report rarely seeing these gems once they've reached this point. This could be due to their connection with lower-tier ores, meaning higher-level miners may struggle to farm them. If this happens to you, you may want to test out a new character profile to increase your chances. With the game still in Early Access, there's hope that the frustrating RNG and drop issues will be addressed in future updates.
How to use Opal in RuneScape: Dragonwilds
You can use Opals to enhance weapons and gear at the Smithing Anvil, including Dragonfire Shield, Oak Shortbow, and Oak Longbow. You'll stumble upon the Oak Shortbow recipe first, as it is a part of the early game builds. Fortunately, builds such as this won't require too much Opal. So, even if you don't find that many, you still might be able to craft at least one recipe with it.
Opals set a new standard when it comes to damage. For instance, the Longbow boasts 28 Damage, a valuable boost in the early and mid stages of the game. Beyond enhancing weapons and armor, I haven't found much else for this gemstone. I explored the recipes in the Crafting station, and nothing showed up.
However, Opals could be used as a decoration, considering that some materials have bin items attached to them. You might just need to track down the recipe book, whether you're venturing through the diverse regions or delving deep into the mysterious Vaults. If you want to uncover more high-value items in RuneScape: Dragonwilds, check out our guide on how to unlock Lodestones.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 11:00 AM
The second deep dive for F1 25 took place on April 17, and we now have the first glimpses of this year's gameplay and race-day experience.
The previous deep dive focused on My Team, and the highlight for this one is the use of LIDAR technology on the EGO engine to recreate the racetracks on the virtual platform and make them as lifelike as possible.
F1 25 Deep Dive (April 17) highlights
Updated LIDAR Circuits
F1 25 will feature five tracks (Bahrain, Miami, Melbourne, Suzuka, and Imola) as realistic additions to the game. They are recreated inside the game using LIDAR technology, which utilizes millions of data points. If you saw something happening on these tracks in real life, you'll also see it on your monitors. The tracks will reflect the exact dimensions and features that Formula 1 drivers have to test themselves in real life.
Reverse tracks
Players can play on their favorite tracks with a twist if they love the arcade side of things. Silverstone, Zandvoort, and Red Bull Ring will be available in reverse track layouts and single-player and multiplayer modes.
Greater customization choices
The in-game Decal Editor won't be exclusive to the My Team mode, as you can use it across all available game modes. Add new fonts, rotate existing liveries' patterns and shapes, and completely switch the color palette if you want. The choice is entirely in your hands.
Enhanced visual experience
Expect a greater degree of realism on the tracks, which feature lifelike environments, dynamic lighting, and weather conditions that can impact how a race unfolds. PC players will have the benefits of Path Tracing, an improved version of Ray Tracing that simulates realistic light behaviour based on their sources.
Collaborative events
There will be a new collaborative mode called Invitations, where players can join special multiplayer events. You can compete with your friends to complete objectives and unlock rewards. There will be unique rewards based on Driver of Day, Cleanest Driver, and more, which should encourage some healthy competition.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:56 AM
There are lots of Forest Minions waiting to be uncovered across the Cursed Hollow event maps in Phasmophobia. One of the many locations you need to find them on is 13 Willow Street.
This map is fairly small, but there are still plenty of spots for Forest Minions to hide. You don't want to miss out on earning event points, so here are all the Forest Minion nest locations around 13 Willow Street in Phasmophobia.
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All 13 Willow Street Forest Minion Totem nest locations
You can find 11 Forest Minion nests around 13 Willow Street in Phasmophobia. The majority of them are scattered around the main floor, while a few can be found down in the basement.
Main floor
The first nest can be found immediately to your right as soon as you enter this home. It's sitting on a massive stack of twigs in the corner under the bookshelf in the living room.
To find the next nest, head into the dining room/kitchen area. Head through the double glass doors in the living room and continue straight until you reach the dining table. Look down at the end of it to check the nest for a Forest Minion.
Another nest can be found in the garage. From the dining room, head left through the door right by the table where you found the last nest. Walk into the room and look at the bed of the red truck. The nest can be found sitting in the middle of this area.
The next Forest Minion nest is tucked away in the laundry room. Head around the back of the red truck in the garage and proceed through the archway to enter the attached laundry room. Look down at the right corner to check for this one.
A nest can be found in the main hallway. It's in the corner by the door that leads down into the basement. Starting at the front door, walk straight through the living room and dining room to enter the hallway. Look left after entering to find this nest.
There's a second nest in the same hallway as the last one. It's tucked away behind a wall in a corner by the door that leads into the bright blue bedroom. Proceed to the very end of the hallway and look right to find it.
The next Forest Minion nest is on the bed in the blue bedroom. Enter the door right by where you found the last nest. Walk over to the bed to find it. This one is especially tricky to reveal using the DOTS Projector, so depending on which Tier you're using, it might take a bit of trial and error to get the Forest Minion to appear.
The second bedroom in this house also has a nest. This one is directly across from the blue bedroom, so cross the short hallway to enter it. The nest can be found on the blue ottoman at the end of the bed.
Basement
For the last three nests, you need to venture down into the basement. The basement door is the first one on your left after entering the hallway from the dining room. It's also right by the spot where you found the first hallway nest earlier.
The next one can be found in the first room in the basement. It's through the first door on your right once you get down there. Head around the shelves near the center of the room and look down to find this one.
Another nest is sitting in the second room in the basement. Head through the second door in the basement hallway and walk around the iron shelf to spot it sitting surrounded by rabbit statues made out of twigs.
The final nest is at the end of the basement hallway. Walk past both doors in the hallway and turn right at the end. Look down to find a nest on the ground sitting in front of a stool.
When you're done checking for Forest Minions at 13 Willow Street, you might consider working on hunting for them around Camp Woodwind and Bleasdale Farmhouse. There are also plenty of other tasks to tackle in the Cursed Hollow event, like finding the Forest Spirit ghost and contributing event points.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:40 AM
Marvel Rivals' continued evolution as a live-service hero shooter periodically adds new features to shake up the game or improve it for players, and season two has added yet another new one.
Costume Color Customization was added in the April 17 update for the game, letting players choose palette swaps for specific skins, including several fan favorites. But with the new feature also came something else new called Unstable Molecules.
Here's everything there is to know about Unstable Molecules in Marvel Rivals.
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What are Unstable Molecules in Marvel Rivals?
Unstable Molecules is a currency in Marvel Rivals that is used to purchase new costume colors for specific costumes in the game. At launch, just four specific skins have color customization. This means you must own the skin in question and then also purchase the color for it.
Unfortunately, the colors are tied to these specific skins. They are costume recolors for a limited selection, for a price.
Here's what there is so far:
How to get Unstable Molecules in Marvel Rivals
At the time of writing, Unstable Molecules are only available as a one-to-one conversion from Lattice, which is the premium paid currency in Marvel Rivals. The only way to get new skin recolors, like the one above, is to purchase Lattice and then convert it.
Each skin recolor costs 600 Unstable Molecules (600 Lattice), which works out to about $6. However, NetEase Games says it will be introducing ways to earn Unstable Molecules in season three, which is set to begin in July.
It's unknown yet how Unstable Molecules will be earned, but it's possible that it could be added to the battle pass as part of the rewards track or as rewards for special missions in the game.
This article will be updated with more info on how to get Unstable Molecules once it's revealed closer to season three, but for now, be prepared to shell out some real-world currency to swap the colors on these skins.
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Destructoid Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:12 AM
Let's face it: iron is one of the most helpful items in most survival games. If you play Oldschool Runescape or Runescape 3, you'll recognize iron ore as a helpful mining and smithing level farming resource. In RuneScape Dragonwilds, it's a crucial material for upgrading your gear.
Numerous crafting and building recipes in RuneScape Dragonwilds require iron bars. From swords and shields to workstation upgrades, you'll need a lot of this resource to advance in the game's main storyline. Let's talk about where you can find iron ore in RuneScape Dragonwilds.
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Iron ore location in RuneScape Dragonwilds
Iron spawns exclusively in Stormtouched Highlands, a region directly northwest of Fractured Plains. Similar to copper ore, iron appears as a brown mineral in large boulders along cliffs and mountain edges. You'll need a Bronze Pickaxe or Rocksplosion charges to obtain some.
Throughout Stormtouched Highlands, you'll encounter ram, sheep, the Garou, and lightning that constantly strikes down. Wearing bronze armor to mitigate the damage will help you when exploring this region. Otherwise, if you can traverse Fractured Plains without too many issues, you shouldn't make much more trouble here.
How to smelt Iron ore in RuneScape Dragonwilds
When you mine iron nodes in Stormtouched Highlands, you'll gain ore rather than bars. Every crafting recipe in RuneScape Dragonwilds requires smelting iron first into bars using a furnace. You can build a furnace using the following materials:
By this point in your playthrough, you'll likely already have most of these items or be familiar with how to find them. Stone, clay, and charcoal are early-game resources, while Vault Shards come from vaults around the map, and fire runes require Runecrafting or Goblin and Garou pouches.
You'll need three iron ore for each bar you make, so plan ahead to ensure you have enough. Otherwise, toss your iron and charcoal into the furnace to begin smelting them into bars, unlocking a plethora of crafting recipes along the way.
How to use Iron bars in RuneScape Dragonwilds
Now that you have some iron bars on hand, it's time to start crafting. The main use of iron bars is upgrading your gear to iron and studded armor, but there are some extra uses beyond this. Below are some examples of crafting recipes you'll find:
As you'll quickly notice, most of these recipes require the Smithing Anvil except the Loom Harness. Many recipes also use Hard Leather, Vault Shards, and Oak logs, which you'll unlock as you dive into dungeons, upgrade to bronze tools, and uncover mid-game materials like leather.
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WGB Thursday, April 17, 2025 5:26 PM The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion's remake/remaster is confirmed by leaks, expected to include all DLC, and may feature gameplay tweaks. Release is anticipated between April 21 and month's end. |
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