Kotaku Friday, April 18, 2025 9:20 AM  Nintendo has officially announced the date for U.S. pre-orders of the Switch 2, after a last-minute delay following the tariff turmoil of the last few weeks. While most of the rest of the world has been adding the console to their shopping baskets, North America has been unable to do so after Nintendo hit pause in the… |
Kotaku Friday, April 18, 2025 9:10 AM  Everspace 2's upcoming paid expansion is set to launch in May. But it will cost a bit less than originally announced, and the devs cite the ongoing economic crisis in the world as the reason for the discount. |
Kotaku Friday, April 18, 2025 9:00 AM  Mario Kart World was the very first game we ever saw running on a Switch 2. And from that moment, we here at Kotaku have been impressed by the open-world kart racer's visuals. |
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PCGamesN Friday, April 18, 2025 9:51 AM  April 18, 2025: We're looking out for new AUT codes for the Easter break. What are the new AUT codes? If you're trying to get ahead of the competition in A Universal Time, we've collated all the latest codes for free skin crates. We'll also run you through exactly how to redeem all the active A Universal Time codes and where you can find more for the action-packed, anime-themed hit. A Universal Time has been around for a while, but it's erupted in popularity recently following a major update. If you're searching high and low for further Roblox freebies, we also keep regularly updated lists of Blox Fruits codes, Project Slayers codes, and even Anime Adventures codes. Now, let's run through all the A Universal Time codes and the rewards they'll net you. Continue reading AUT codes April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, April 18, 2025 9:45 AM  April 18, 2025: We're back in the armory looking for new Arsenal codes for the Easter break. How do you get Arsenal codes? The Roblox-based shooter has proven itself to be quite the popular experience, with teams taking shots at each other with machine guns, bazookas, and even flinging magic spells from books. Take your gaming experience to the next level by redeeming Arsenal codes to gain exclusive skins and announcer voices. There are other Roblox shooting games out there, all with their own unlocks, so make sure you check out the best Da Hood codes for more. If you want to try something completely different like racing motorbikes, there are also Motorcycle Mayhem codes to redeem. Continue reading Arsenal codes April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, April 18, 2025 9:52 AM  April 18, 2025: We're looking around for new Bee Swarm Simulator codes ahead of a potential Easter update. What are the active Bee Swarm Simulator codes? Whether you're in the market for some free items to help you get started farming honey, or you need that extra boost to your bee's effectiveness at collecting pollen, there's no quicker way to get your hive started than to redeem a whole bunch of codes. However, it's not always easy to know where to find ones that work. So, if you want to give your little pollinators a helping hand, we have many tried and tested active Bee Swarm Simulator codes to redeem that give you valuable free items and boosts. We also have freebies for other popular Roblox games, including Blade Ball codes, Blox Fruits codes, and Murder Mystery 2 codes to help you get ahead. Continue reading Bee Swarm Simulator codes April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
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PCGamesN Friday, April 18, 2025 9:43 AM  April 18, 2025: Use the new Hunters codes from the recent update apology video for some free items. What are the new Hunters codes? In the world of Hunters, you take on hordes of enemies and dangerous encounters in mystical dungeons to become king of the humans. Does that sound fun? These free Hunters codes can help you on your way, redeemable for crystals which can be used to spin for better gear and weapons for those tough battles. Hunters is a new Roblox game and there are already redeemable Roblox codes to aid you on your adventure. If you're working your way through the best Roblox games, more freebies are available with our guides for Blox Fruits codes, Doors codes, King Legacy codes, and more. Continue reading Hunters codes April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Friday, April 18, 2025 9:30 AM  Dying Light 2 is one of the most entertaining horror titles in recent years, even if it hasn't reached the lofty heights of the original. Now, with a sequel dropping in 2025, developer Techland has rolled out a massive new update and slashed the price of the game on Steam. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dying Light 2 review, Dying Light 2 factions, Best zombie games |
PCGamesN Friday, April 18, 2025 8:00 AM  The Witcher 3 remains one of the best RPGs of all time. As I type that, I feel confident that few will dispute such a statement; even if it isn't your favorite, the way CD Projekt Red weaves narrative, exploration, and action is masterful. Yet if I were to pick out one area that holds it back, it would be the combat. It's functional and flashy, but a little one-note. Based on my second time playing it, Crimson Desert could be the game I'm looking for - but I desperately want a better look at how its vicious, pulse-pounding battles are integrated into its grander open world. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best action games, Best fantasy games, Best action-adventure-games |
PCGamesN Friday, April 18, 2025 8:00 AM  Marvel Rivals has been flying high ever since it launched at the end of last year, climbing to the top of the pile when it comes to hero shooters. In a few days, Overwatch 2 will release its new Stadium mode, one of the most radical and experimental things Blizzard has ever done with its FPS game, and many are claiming that such innovation and effort has only arrived due to the pressure applied by Marvel Rivals. While I can see why some are coming to that conclusion, it appears to be pretty far from the truth. In actuality, Stadium has been in the works for a long time, and one of its key components has been stashed away in Blizzard's back pocket for many, many years. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Friday, April 18, 2025 8:10 AM  April 18, 2025: A stack of new Anime Rangers X codes have arrived. 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 Friday, April 18, 2025 6:51 AM  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 Friday, April 18, 2025 6:50 AM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards - April 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Friday, April 18, 2025 6:38 AM  In a move that goes against the grain, Everspace 2 developer Rockfish Games has slashed the price of its upcoming Wrath of the Ancients expansion by $5, and has also permanently discounted this space-shooter's existing expansion. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best space games on PC, Best upcoming games, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Friday, April 18, 2025 5:16 AM  Guest characters are increasingly common in gaming, but we wouldn't in a million years have guessed the nature of Diablo 4's upcoming crossover. Blizzard has announced its dungeon crawler is teaming up with Berserk, the long-running fantasy manga that inspired the Dark Souls series. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Diablo 4 builds, Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review, Diablo 4 classes |
PCGamesN Friday, April 18, 2025 5:00 AM  Jagex blew us all away when it unveiled Runescape Dragonwilds a couple of weeks ago. Then it blew us away all over again when it shadowdropped its new survival game earlier this week. The world of Gielinor is one of the most famous in gaming history, and now you can experience it in a whole new way. To celebrate its surprise launch, PCGamesN is giving away some Steam keys for Runescape Dragonwilds so that you can get cooking, crafting, and dragon slaying right away. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Runescape Dragonwilds skills, How to craft a bow in Runescape Dragonwilds, How to fast travel in Runescape Dragonwilds |
PCGamesN Friday, April 18, 2025 5:08 AM  April 18, 2025: A few more MLBB codes have now expired. 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 |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 18, 2025 3:00 AM  Edwin had the lovely idea of increasing everyone's workload this week, by suggesting that we add a bit more meat to the bones of our responses this weekend, given that it's Easter here and we've got Friday and Monday off work. Which means more time to fill with games, in theory! So! Here's what we're all clicking on this extended, vaguely chocolatey weekend! |
Siliconera Friday, April 18, 2025 10:00 AM
Okayunyumu, the Hololive game about basically dating and falling in love with the Vtuber Nekomata Okayu, will appear in English. The official site for the visual novel is now open, as is the Steam product page for the PC version. It will release on August 7, 2025. The game and a demo is already available in Japan, where Switch and PS4 versions are also on sale. The official site and Steam page also confirm the game, known as Okayu Nyumu in Japan, is presented as one word for the localization.
In Okayunyumu, we meet an unusual purple cat that turns into a cat girl after being fed. The two end up living together, and the result is something of a love story. As you spend time together and make decisions, you'll learn more about the character and her past. You'll also get to interact with the mysterious Inugami Korone.
The Steam page offered some details about the English Okayunyumu release, so those who didn't follow it ahead of the launch of Okayu Nyumu in Japan can know what to expect. Only Japanese audio, which will involve voice acting from Hololive Vtubers Nekomata Okayu and Inugami Korone, will appear in the game. However, English subtitles and menus will be present. There are also two screenshots that show off the English translation.
Here are those two images:
You can also get an idea of what to expect from the opening movie from the game, which Entergram and the Hololive Vtuber shared online.
This Nekomata Okayu game isn't the only Entergram visual novel starring a Hololive Vtuber, as Minato Aqua starred in one as well. Aquarium appeared in 2023. It also appeared in English on PCs following the Japanese debut.
Okayunyumui will come to the PC via Steam in English on August 7, 2025, and the game is already available in Japan on the Switch, PS4, and PC.
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Siliconera Friday, April 18, 2025 9:20 AM
Nintendo announced that, after a pause on pre-orders for the Switch 2 console, they will now start on April 24, 2025. This comes after President Donald Trump's tariffs resulted in them not happening at the start of April 2025 as planned. Nintendo also confirmed there are no plans to change the Switch 2 price, so it will cost $449.99 for the system alone and $499.99 for a bundle with it and Mario Kart World. However, it also warned about "price adjustments" based on "market conditions."
In addition to confirming the Switch 2 price will be the same as initially announced in the US, Nintendo noted the cost of two major games for it will remain the same. It still intends to charge $69.99 for Donkey Kong Bananza on July 17, 2025. This is about $10 more than standard new copies of games. Meanwhile, if someone doesn't get a Switch 2 bundle that includes Mario Kart World, that will still cost $79.99. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is $59.99, as a reminder.
The items that could be more (or less) money depending on market influences like Trump tariffs are things like Switch 2 Pro Controller, Joy-Con 2 controllers, Wheel Sets, the Switch 2 Camera, and the Dock Set. The company shared an updated price list that goes over what some of those supplemental accessories will cost in the US as of April 18, 2025.
The Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5, 2025 and cost $449.99 for the standard version in the US, with the price of the bundle with Mario Kart World being $499.99.
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Siliconera Friday, April 18, 2025 9:00 AM
With how many otome isekai manga and anime there are, it's a little surprising there are so few games about the topic. Transparent Games and Error 300 are attempting to assist with that with Saintess of the Golden Bow, which is fully funded on Kickstarter and still seeking support. In this case, it's inspired by Korean web novels and comics, and it really feels like it tries to follow the lead of similar stories that came before it.
Like many isekai shojo series, the Saintess of the Golden Bow otome begins with someone getting hit by a truck. Celine is a 21-year-old office woman and bit of a loner who enjoyed games, web novels, and web comics. She's crossing the street in the rain after work, thinking about the fantasy stories she loves, when we have a "truck-kun" moment. She's run over and wakes up in a forest as Celeste.
There's a bit of a twist, however. The Korean web novel Celine is reincarnated into is a boy's love one. The character she is now, Celeste, was supposed to die in these opening moments to set up the tragic backstory for her knight Levi, who would become the Saint of the Golden Bow. However, Celine has some archery skills and so does Celeste. She uses that to kill the demon that would have killed her. This means when the trial comes to find the person picked by the gods to wield the bow and face the Demon Queen, Celeste/Celine is actually picked.
It makes for some interesting moments and takes on the genre. While Celine is familiar with Celeste's fate and the course of the story from the one she read in her world, things aren't going to go like that in this Saintess of the Golden Bow isekai. The one she read with as boys love story. Levi was initially madly in love with Celeste, but is bisexual and had potential love interests in Prince Noah and Elijah the priest after she died. Since Celeste didn't die, Levi is still as infatuated with her as ever. It also means that as the saintess now, Noah and Elijah are having the interactions they initially had with Levi with her.
While it's a bit awkward, since the setup suggests that Levi and Noah were supposed to end up together, I did appreciate some ways in which this is approached early on. Since Celine also inherited Celeste's emotions and memories, it means she's aware of how she felt about Levi. The original Celeste was overwhelmed and uncomfortable since he was of a lower station and her knight, and she actually tried to fix him up with other men and women. There's also the notion that Celine/Celeste isn't really sure what pairings might happen, even as she starts to fall for and experience some romantic moments with Levi, Noah, and Elijah.
One thing I didn't expect, both from this build and the game, is the level of voice acting. In some scenes, there is voice acting for the leads. The casting seems really well done for an indie otome like this! The art direction is rather good too, though I will say that in the case of some of the CGs I've seen, it seems like there's a big difference between the portraits you see during conversations and those scenes, and it's a little awkward sometimes. The quality on the portraits and CGs are all good! Just sometimes not as similar as I'd expect.
Saintess of the Golden Bow seems like it could be interesting, and the otome game is definitely following the same sort of narrative path as the Korean web comic and novel isekai stories that inspired it. The voice acting is solid. There are occasionally insightful elements to the script. I do wish the character portraits looked a little more like the CG designs, but the quality is generally good! It looks like a promising dating sim.
Saintess of the Golden Bow is in development for PCs, a demo is available on Steam, and the Kickstarter ends on April 20, 2025.
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Destructoid Friday, April 18, 2025 9:28 AM
The starting phase in RuneScape Dragonwilds can be a grueling test, and it gets even more confusing if you haven't played any RuneScape titles (or something similar) in the past.
Jagex's latest release is similar to how typical RuneScape titles work but with some twist. While some concepts are basic, others are far more complex. This beginner guide will help you get started on your adventure and accelerate your in-game progression.
Don't skip the tutorial
When you create a new character, you'll have the option to skip the tutorial quest. I strongly advise against it, even if you're a fan of older RuneScape titles. The tutorial is fairly simple: it introduces you to a few characters who teach you the concepts. Some of these concepts can be learned independently, but things like Runes are easier to craft if you complete the tutorial. The tutorial also helps you to follow a structured pattern when it comes to the objectives.
Focus on the main questline
There are side quests available in RuneScape Dragonwilds, but your priority should be the main quest. It involves getting instructions from the Wise Old Man, located in Bramblemead Valley. The main quest allows you to power up systematically. The quest will also provide all the information required to take your power level up and eventually take on General Velgar. Completing the side quests will help you get additional rewards, but the main quest is much more important (for your progression).
All activities are essential
There are different skills to unlock in the game. Some of the skills will eventually become your favorite (for example, I love to chop down trees much more than I love to mine), but you need to do as many activities as possible. Some skills will level up quicker purely because you'll have to do them more often, but it's also vital that you perform as many activities as possible. Every skill has new rewards up to level 49 (and they go up to level 99), so leveling them up is very important.
Defend yourself
Even if your attack power matches the enemy's, you should attack carefully. Blocking an attack is good, but dodges are better. However, dodges consume stamina, while there's no such problem with a Block. In a nutshell, don't go all-in with your attacks. Watch your enemies, understand their attack patterns, and chain the combos to do maximum damage.
Repairs are valuable
In the cycle of crafting new items, it's easy to forget how the crafting table can also be used to repair your existing tools and weapons. Repairs are essential since your equipment will break down after using it. Imagine your Stone Club breaking right when you're facing a War Band. Always repair your tools and keep them handy.
Pick up everything
Resources can be found all over Ashenfall; some just require you to pick them up. While picking up everything is repetitive, don't ignore any item you can find. Any item you collect is used in some recipe. Some of them are used to cook foods and beverages. Some are used to craft tools and weapons. Crafting materials can also be collected from exploring different areas of the map.
If you ignore certain items, they could end up backfiring big time when you need them to complete certain recipes. To prevent that, it's better to pick up as many items as possible. If you don't need something immediately, you can store it in a box to keep empty space on your inventory.
Multiple bases are mandatory
The map of Ashenfall is enormous, and it will only get bigger if Jagex's Roadmap is to be believed. If you're setting up just one base, it will be highly inefficient. You can avoid this by setting up multiple bases in different strategic locations. All bases don't have to be big, and they can be used as a fast-traveling network by using lodestones.
You can create small bases with storage boxes in them, which will also allow you to travel lighter. In addition to the storage boxes, you can place workstations relevant to the area. For example, you can keep a Furnace at a location where you can mine different ores.
Finally, don't be scared of death
Death feels terrible in any game, but dying too often in RuneScape Dragonwilds feels ten times worse. The situation becomes problematic if you die far from your base, meaning you'll have to travel over a long distance without any of your inventory.
However, death is going to happen no matter how careful you are. The sooner you understand this, the better it is for maintaining your sanity while playing the game. This is also a big reason why having multiple bases and a network of lodestones is better to help you recover your inventory quicker.
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Destructoid Friday, April 18, 2025 9:17 AM
Nintendo announced today that Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders in the US will begin next week after some times of uncertainty due to recent tariffs placed by the current American administration.
The company was forced to delay pre-orders out of the original April 9 date due to the ongoing global economic uncertainty, but Nintendo today locked in a date of April 24 for players in the US to attempt to get access to their own new console.
Nintendo also announced that it will be holding firm on prices for the console and its games, which was also a question mark due to the tariffs placed on companies where the console is manufactured, like Vietnam and China.
The Switch 2 will retail for $449.99 in the US, with the Mario Kart World console bundle coming in at $499.99. The new racing game will still be priced at $79.99, while another first-party title Donkey Kong Bananza will remain at $69.99 in what Nintendo considers flexible pricing models.
However, "Nintendo Switch 2 accessories will experience price adjustments from those announced on April 2 due to changes in market conditions," Nintendo confirmed, and said that "other adjustments to the price of any Nintendo product are also possible in the future depending on market conditions."
"We apologize for the retail pre-order delay, and hope this reduces some of the uncertainty our customers may be experiencing," Nintendo said in its statement. "We thank our customers for their patience, and we share their excitement to experience Nintendo Switch 2 starting June 5, 2025."
The new, full Switch 2 launch lineup pricing can be found below:
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Destructoid Friday, April 18, 2025 8:35 AM
Prior to Cursed Hollow, all other events in Phasmophobia only had a few maps from the large pool available for you to explore. Cursed Hollow has a daily rotating schedule with lots of locations decorated for the Easter event.
Some maps are easier to navigate and investigate than others, so you may be wondering which days the locations you want to visit are available. Certain locations also have more Forest Minions for you to find, which means you can progress through the event faster. Here are all the maps featured in the Cursed Hollow event and a breakdown of the daily schedule in Phasmophobia.
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Phasmophobia Cursed Hollow map schedule
There are nine maps featured in the Cursed Hollow event, but only four are available to play each day. All maps that aren't active for the day revert to their regular non-holiday event decorations. Here's the daily map schedule for each week of the event.
The event hasn't been around for a full week yet, so we're still working on gathering information on which maps are active each day. We'll update all details here as the event unfolds.
All maps in Phasmophobia Cursed Hollow event
The sizes and number of nests you can find on each map are unique in the Cursed Hollow event. Here are all of the maps you can visit and how many Forest Minion nests you can hunt for around each one.
We're still working on finding all of the nests on some of the maps since only some of the maps are available each day, so we'll update this information as we find more.
All maps are decorated with twigs, fairy lights in a jar, and lots of rabbit statues to match the Cursed Hollow theme. You can only see them decorated when they're one of the active maps for the day, marked by a Forest Minion nest icon. Some of the maps have pretty unique decorations and features for the event, so be sure to visit all of them before the event ends.
There are more maps available to explore in Phasmophobia outside of these nine. They won't work for the event, though, so you must stick only to the nine featured ones to make progress.
To experience everything the event has to offer, you may want to know how to contribute event points, all Forest Minion effects, and how to find the Forest Spirit ghost. There are lots of important quests in the Cursed Hollow event, and only a few weeks to tackle it, so be sure to explore the entire event before it comes to an end if you want to earn all of the available rewards.
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Destructoid Friday, April 18, 2025 7:42 AM
Interacting with Forest Minions is one of the most essential gameplay components in Phasmophobia's Cursed Hollow event. Disturbing these creatures comes with some consequences, though, in the form of unique gameplay effects.
It's important to know what messing with Forest Minions does so you can be prepared before you reveal them. They have some surprisingly potent abilities capable of altering the course of the entire round. If you're wondering what they can do, here are all of the Cursed Hollow Forest Minion effects in Phasmophobia.
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Forest Minion Totem gameplay effects in Phasmophobia Cursed Hollow event
All Forest Minions grant you some kind of blessing or curse when you reveal them in Phasmophobia. This primarily includes a direct increase or decrease to your sanity, but there's a bit more to it depending on the exact behaviors the Forest Minion exhibits.
You can essentially think of them as Tarot Cards since they work in a similar way. Each Forest Minion's effects are completely random, so you could get several blessings or several curses in a row. Here are all of the behaviors you may see a Forest Minion exhibit and what each one does.
Forest Minion jumping and screeching effect in Phasmophobia
If a Forest Minion jumps directly at you and lets out a loud screeching sound, it curses you and deducts 10 percent of your sanity. You need to be careful if you run into multiple Forest Spirits performing this behavior in a row because this can quickly drain your sanity and may lead to a much earlier ghost hunt than expected.
Forest Minion running off effect in Phasmophobia
A Forest Minion that runs off to the side is a blessing and restores five percent sanity. It's a small amount, which means it's not always easy to notice this happening, but your sanity is slightly boosted every time a Forest Minion does this.
Golden Forest Minion effect in Phasmophobia
A ghost hunt is immediately triggered if you come across a golden Forest Minion that sort of sparkles and explodes. This Forest Minion effect is quite rare, but it really comes down to luck, which means there's always a chance you could get unlucky and see this one a lot more often than most other players.
Ghost events and interactions Forest Minion effect in Phasmophobia
In addition to the previously mentioned effects, most or all Forest Minion encounters also seem to cause a ghost event or interaction to occur right after. It's a bit tough to tell for sure if it happens every time since this effect could be occurring somewhere on the map far away from your location. But based on my testing, it seems like all Forest Minion encounters are followed by some kind of ghost activity right after.
I've noticed two specific incidents where the Forest Minion jumped off to the side, and a ghost event/interaction occurred immediately after. During the first encounter, the Forest Minion jumped off to the side, and a light sitting on the end table right where it jumped turned on as it passed through. The second encounter was a full-on ghost event where the Forest Spirit ghost materialized in front of me.
Since some Forest Minion effects are more common than others, it's possible there are additional ones we haven't discovered yet. If we come across any additional effects for them as the event progresses, they'll be added here.
Revealing as many Forest Minions as possible is important for contributing event points in the Cursed Hollow event. You can't avoid them if you want to earn the limited rewards, but you can approach them with caution and watch out for these effects to ensure you don't end up the victim of an untimely ghost hunt.
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Destructoid Friday, April 18, 2025 6:25 AM
The Abyssal Whip is a great weapon choice in RuneScape Dragonwilds and comes in handy to deal with enemies from a range, even in the early game.
Here's everything you need to know about unlocking this one-handed melee weapon.
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How to unlock the Abyssal Whip in RuneScape Dragonwilds
To unlock the Abyssal Whip, you need to:
How to craft the Smithing Anvil
You can craft the Smithing Anvil by simply leveling up your Smithing skill. You can craft a Smithing Anvil by collecting:
The Abyssal Whip recipe will appear automatically after unlocking the Smithing Anvil. Once you do that, it's time to defeat the Abyssal Demon.
Defeat the Abyssal Demon
The Abyssal Demon is a tier 4 boss found on the left-hand side of the Whispering Swap area. Defeating it will drop Abyssal Spine, which is one of the required ingredients to craft the Whip.
To defeat the Demon, your best bet is to use the Windstep spell and get to higher ground, preferably the broken building near the Demon, and use as many arrows as possible to take it down.
The Abyssal Demon can't attack you if you are on higher ground, and that makes defeating the boss a cakewalk. You get 200 XP and 6x Abyssal Ashes as well.
Find and collect Ram Horns
The last step is to find and collect Ram Horns. These are found by killing Rams in the Stormtouched Highlands (the top left section of the map).
You can check out our detailed step-by-step guide on finding Ram Horn in RuneScape Dragonwilds.
How to craft the Abyssal Whip in RuneScape Dragonwilds
To craft the Abyssal Whip, you'll need:
The Abyssal Whip can deal fast attacks, making it one of the best weapons in the game, at least during early access. Here are the stats of the weapon below:
Like the Staff of Light, the Abyssal Whip is also a tier 4 melee weapon that you unlock in RuneScape Dragonwilds. Unlike the Legendary Weapon, this one is much easier to get your hands on.
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Destructoid Friday, April 18, 2025 5:53 AM
The Staff of Light is a Legendary Weapon that unlocks after completing a side quest in RuneScape Dragonwilds.
You can complete it early in your journey, as the enemies here are not difficult to defeat, even if you're at a lower Power Level. Here's everything to know about finding the Staff of Light, starting from activating the quest, followed by all the steps you need to follow.
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Where to find the Staff of Light in RuneScape Dragonwilds
You can find the Staff of Light near the Dragonkin Vault, which is located north of Temple Woods.
Now, to get your hands on this weapon, you have to start the Highlighting The Problem side quest. To do that, you must head inside the Runecrafting Guild (take the left route) and speak to the Wizard Statue.
Once you press "E" to interact with the statue, it will ask you for a password and give you three options to choose from:
All three options are wrong, but selecting one is the key to getting the quest triggered.
How to complete the Highlighting The Problem side quest?
The Highlighting The Problem side quest has three objectives to complete:
Let's now take a look at completing each of these tasks in detail.
Investigate the area for clues about the statue
Right after interacting with the Wizard Statue, move behind it to find a glowing lore book – open and read it. You will then come to know that the actual password is hidden inside a Dragonkin Vault. This Vault is located northeast of the Guild Tower.
As you go through the vault, you'll come across an open area with four Giant Rat enemies and what appears to be a broken staircase that doesn't look like anything else in the vault. You need to jump up to this section to find a hidden statue.
Once you're near it, head inside and keep Air Runes ready, as you'll need to use the Windstep spell (costs 5x Air Runes) to jump higher once you're midway through and near an elevated platform.
Use the Windstep spell to get on top of it, move left, and you'll gradually move into a dark room with a statue that's glowing blue. Interact with it, and this will start the second part of the quest. There's also a treasure chest right beside, don't forget to loot it to earn valuables such as Runes, wood, and more.
You will face multiple enemies on your way to the room, so make sure you're protected enough for combat, including having ranged weapons like a Bow.
Search the Runecrafting Guild for a statue
This is the second part of the quest, where you will need to head back to the Wizard Statue inside the Runecrafting Guild. Interact with it and you will again get three options:
Choose the first option, Pthentorok, as it's the right answer to unlock the mysterious orb. Then comes the final objective of the quest, and this is a little tricky.
Find a way to power up the Orb
This objective will ask you to retrieve a crystal orb from within the Guild. To do that, you have to charge the orb on the pedestals around the Guild, located on top of the three towers inside.
Again, the best way to get on top of them is by using the Windstep spell again. Interact with these three pedestals, and go back to the Wizard Statue. Interact with it and that's it! You will finally unlock the recipe of the Staff of Light. Let's now take a look at how you can craft it.
How to craft the Staff of Light Legendary Weapon in RuneScape Dragonwilds
To craft the Staff of Light, you will need:
In RuneScape Dragonwilds, the Staff of Light melee weapon deals x4.5 Rune Damage and a 4 Attack Combo.
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Destructoid Friday, April 18, 2025 5:26 AM
Tower defense games are all about bringing the best units with you to the stage. Anime Rangers X is different from your usual TD games on Roblox. However, the same rule applies to it as well. So, we prepared the following Anime Rangers X (ARX) units tier list to help you choose which units to roll for and finally bring into battle with you.
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Anime Rangers X (ARX) Units Tier List
The above Anime Rangers X (ARX) units tier list ranks all units based on how good they are for both Story and the Infinity Castle. When ranking units, we took into consideration all of their stats: HP, DPS, Range, Speed, and Ability damage. As a rule of thumb, rarer and more expensive units in Anime Rangers X are stronger, and that is why most of them are at the top of the tier list.
Some ARX units have evolutions that significantly alter them. For example, the evolved version of Demon Slayer, which is an Epic unit, is one of the best units in the game. Thus, because these variations are so different, we included all of them in our Anime Rangers X units tier list. Below, you can find a list of every Secret, Mythic, and Legendary unit in ARX, separated by their rank on the tier list.
Meta-Tier Units
S-Tier Units
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.
Anime Rangers X Tier List FAQs
What are the best units in Anime Rangers X? Currently, the best units are Fire Fist, Molten Phantom, Solar Fist, Eclipse Sorcerer, and Legendary Saiyan (Super). How do you get Secret units in Anime Rangers X? You can get Secret units by completing Ranger Stages, being in the AFK lobby, and from limited Boss Battle events. What are the best Mythic Units in Anime Rangers X? The best mythic ARX units are Molten Phantom, Legendary Saiyan (Super), Limitless Sorcerer (Infinite), and King of Shadows (Monarch) What are the best units for beginners in Anime Rangers X? The best beginner Legendary units in ARX are Otaku, Silent Sting, Doctor Pirate, Shadow Reaver, and Light Admiral. The best epic units are Cyborg, Demon Slayer, and Hero on Wheels.
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