GamersHeroes Monday, April 28, 2025 11:44 AM A prodigy is set to take their shot in the Apex Games with the new season of EA and Respawn Entertainment's Apex Legends: Prodigy. The post Apex Legends: Prodigy Revealed appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, April 28, 2025 11:35 AM  A greatest hits collection of Star Wars PC games are currently on sale right now on GOG, just a few days ahead of May the 4th. And some are now part of an awesome preservation program that will help keep them playable for years to come. |
Kotaku Monday, April 28, 2025 10:55 AM  Grand Theft Auto V's latest PlayStation Plus tour is about to end. Rockstar Games' perennial bestseller (over 210 million copies to date) is leaving the subscription library after just six months, ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI's arrival sometime in the fall. But it's not the only big name departing in May. Some other… |
Kotaku Monday, April 28, 2025 10:35 AM  "Sinners" is a critical sensation, but more importantly, it's on the path to financial success for Warner Bros. That means writer/director Ryan Coogler will get the chance few Black filmmakers get: the opportunity to create an extended cinematic universe. |
Kotaku Monday, April 28, 2025 10:20 AM  A demo event for the Switch 2 was only meant to give fans a taste of the upcoming hardware and its launch lineup, including the next-gen version of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. But one Nintendo diehard took that opportunity and used it to roll credits on the game by finishing the final boss fight in under… |
Kotaku Monday, April 28, 2025 9:00 AM  If there's one thing The Last of Us loves to do, it's twist the knife. Did you feel like you were starting to recover from the events of last week's devastating episode? Are you ready to sit back and relax with your favorite post-apocalyptic show, even after Pedro Pascal's grisly end in episode two? In case you were… |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 11:19 AM  Rumors are appearing about a new lineup of Nvidia Super graphics cards that have 50% more memory than the current models. Making use of new 3GB GDDR7 chips, the new Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 Super and 5070 Super could respectively have 8GB and 4GB more VRAM than the existing cards. While the RTX 5090 has a massive 32GB of VRAM at its disposal, not everyone can afford to spend over $1,999 on the best graphics card available right now, and Nvidia has come in for heavy criticism for the amount of VRAM on some of its current GPUs. In particular, as I found in my RTX 5070 review, this $549 GPU can't max out some of the latest games at 1080p, let alone higher resolutions, and that's down to its memory rather than its GPU power. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 11:33 AM  April 28, 2025: We checked for new Strinova codes. What are the new Strinova codes? While there are plenty of amazing agents and their weapons to test out, sometimes you just need a few freebies to get an edge on the competition. iDreamSky gives you the chance to redeem limited-time Strinova codes for free rewards. These goodies could be anything from EXP boosters, dream tokens, and emotes to skins or crystal boxes. If you're looking for Strinova redeem codes in the anime game, we have you covered. We've included all the latest promo codes below, along with some helpful instructions on how to redeem them. These freebies can help you build the best characters on our Strinova tier list, so don't forget to check back regularly. Continue reading Strinova codes April 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best anime games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 10:54 AM  In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Asus graphics cards, and the upcoming release of Doom The Dark Ages, Bethesda and Asus are partnering up to unleash a limited edition graphics card based on the Nvidia RTX 5080 GPU. Using on the ROG Astral design, this card will be sold exclusively on the Bethesda Gear Store and will come with additional Doom goodies. One of the latest releases from Nvidia , the RTX 5080 is among the best graphics cards for anyone looking to maximize their return for less than $1,000. In our RTX 5080 review, we praise the "incredible performance" when multi frame gen is enabled, a feature exclusive to the RTX 5000 cards. Continue reading I need this Doom The Dark Ages RTX 5080 graphics card right now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 review, Asus ROG Ally X review, Best gaming motherboard |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 10:51 AM  What are the Elden Ring Nightreign system requirements? In a surprising twist, the Elden Ring Nightreign system requirements almost mirror those of the original souls-like game. There are changes to the CPU requirements, but almost everything else is identical. The original Elden Ring system requirements were arguably low even for 2022, but the decision to apply a 60fps frame cap perhaps explained the decision. Now, with Elden Ring Nightreign on the horizon, you still won't need the best graphics card to enjoy this soulslike, but an upgrade to your CPU may be required. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 11:15 AM  April 28, 2025: We added four new Infinity Nikki codes and checked for any expired codes. What are the new Infinity Nikki codes? The fifth installment of Infold Games' dress-up series marks its debut on PC and consoles, and there are a ton of freebies available to claim. These limited-time redeem codes are a staple of gacha games, offering you the chance to collect premium rewards at no cost to your bank balance. Infinity Nikki lets you redeem codes for free items like Revelation Crystals, Threads of Purity, and Bling, all to unlock and upgrade outfits to traverse the open-world game. Here are all the codes following the Infinity Nikki release date, including livestream codes and how to redeem them. Continue reading Infinity Nikki codes April 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Infinity Nikki codes, Infinity Nikki banners, Infinity Nikki review |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 9:59 AM  If you've been waiting for a new Starcraft game, it looks like your prayers have finally been answered. A new report alleges that Nexon, the South Korean publisher behind games like The First Descendant and Dave the Diver, is working with Blizzard on a new entry in the sci-fi RTS series, after entering a bidding war for the IP. Starcraft isn't the only Blizzard series Nexon is working on, either, as it's also being reported that the studio is helping to release 'Overwatch Mobile.' Continue reading A new Starcraft game is reportedly on the way, but not from Blizzard MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RTS games, Best strategy games, Best space games |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 9:00 AM  Paradox Interactive has finally launched Crusader Kings 3's newest DLC, Khans of the Steppe, and it offers you entirely new ways to rule and conquer. Casting you as a leader of the Eurasian steppe during a time of great upheaval, you can utilize an array of brand-new nomadic-inspired mechanics to take over the medieval world. If you're tired of CK3's typical loop and instead want to accumulate herds, butcher your enemies, and migrate across the land, now you can. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Crusader Kings 3 DLC guide, Best Crusader Kings 3 mods, Crusader Kings 3 review |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 8:06 AM  With so many survival games still going strong today, it can be difficult to pick just one to play. Palworld keeps improving. Rust still sits at the top of the Steam charts. Even Enshrouded keeps getting bigger and better. But for me, V Rising beats them all. The vampire-focused survival game has been out in full for some time now, but the newest 1.1 update massively improves the entire experience, with plenty to keep you busy for hours. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best vampire games, Best RPGs |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 7:54 AM  If you want to build a new gaming PC or upgrade your existing AM4 setup, you can now grab an eight-core AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT for almost half the usual price in this fantastic gaming CPU deal on Amazon. While chips such as the Ryzen 7 9800X3D are considered the outright best gaming CPUs on the market, there's much to be said for some of AMD's cheaper options, too. With eight cores and a 4.8GHz boost clock, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is still a solid option for gaming, and its price is downright irresistible right now. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 7:39 AM  What is the best MMORPG on PC? If you're wondering, those oft-used letters represent the words Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game and refer to games where thousands of players come together in the same world. Is it one with spells to sling and demons to slay? Working your way through the stars as a miner or a corporate bigwig? Solving ancient conspiracies and fighting Lovecraftian horrors? Maybe it's all of them. Ultimately, the deciding factor for the best MMORPGs on PC largely comes down to personal preference, so with that in mind, here's our list of the top MMOs currently alive and kicking. You're sure to find something that will swallow up entire days at a time, and many of these entries can also be considered some of the best PC games around. While there are plenty of recently updated and new MMOs to consider, the golden oldies on this list have withstood the test of time. Continue reading The best MMO and MMORPGs to play in 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPG – top MMOs you should play, Lost Ark class tier list, All Lost Ark Mokoko Seeds locations |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 7:31 AM  It's a good time right now for classic RTS games. Commandos Origins brings back the superlative, small scale Pyro series, Age of Empires 2 is about to get a new DLC, and EA recently released the Command and Conquer source code. On top of that, you've got Tempest Rising, a spiritual revival of C&C, and Broken Arrow, which picks up where World In Conflict left off. But don't forget about Warfare. A mainstay of Flash gaming back in 2008, it's just exploded back to life thanks to a complete remaster. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best strategy games, Best RTS games, Best WW2 games |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 7:20 AM  What are the best Baldur's Gate 3 mods? The modding community working on Larian games has a storied history regarding DOS and Baldur's Gate, and the BG3 community is no different thanks to official mod support for the DnD game. We've delved into the BG3 mods that are available to add even more to the already massively entertaining game to find the very best ones. As we explore in our Baldur's Gate 3 review, the RPG game is filled with interesting and unique experiences, including hours of content that most players will likely never see, which includes most of the Baldur's Gate 3 endings. However, the modding community has still found gaps worth filling to improve your Baldur's Gate 3 experience. Continue reading The 34 best Baldur's Gate 3 mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Baldur's Gate 3 builds, BG3 mods, Baldur's Gate 3 classes |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 7:09 AM  April 28, 2025: We moved one WWE 2K25 code to the expired section. What are the new WWE 2K25 locker codes? It's all heating up in the ring in WWE 2K25 as players prepare for another fiery year of MyFaction. Assemble your roster of legendary wrestlers throughout the ages as you travel the globe, searching for worthy competitors. These WWE 2K25 codes provide you with helpful rewards for MyFaction, ensuring you have everything needed to create an all-star lineup of wrestlers. MyFaction can be quite the slog if you're relying entirely on in-game rewards, so it's always nice to get an instant upgrade to your squad by redeeming codes in the sports game. You can find the latest WWE 2K25 codes below, along with instructions on how to redeem them. Continue reading WWE 2K25 codes April 2025 - all locker codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sports games, Best fighting games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 7:07 AM  What are the latest Valorant skins? It can be hard to keep track of all the available weapon skins, but we've gone through them all to provide the ultimate guide to every single one in the game. When Valorant was Project: A and little was known about the game, Riot made one thing clear - it would be a game for skin collectors. Since 2020, the game developer has actively been churning out virtual cosmetics for one of the best PC games, and Valorant now has at least ten skins for every single weapon. But who's keeping count? Well, we are. If you're looking to plan your next Valorant purchase or prepare for the next Valorant Night Market, then keep reading. Continue reading All Valorant skins, bundles, tiers, and prices MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Valorant Night Market dates, Valorant ranks, Valorant crosshair codes |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 7:30 AM  How do you start Oblivion Remastered Shivering Isles DLC? The not-so-surprise drop of Oblivion's Unreal Engine 5 remake has coated the classic Bethesda RPG in a fresh lick of paint. It also bundles its Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine DLC alongside the core game. Here's what you need to know to start each DLC's respective quests. While Oblivion Remastered has plenty of content, as evidenced by the Oblivion Remastered quest list, Shivering Isles offers one of the better and more substantial chunks of DLC that Bethesda released for their RPG hit. Continue reading Oblivion Remastered DLC - how to start Shivering Isles MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Oblivion Remastered quest list, Oblivion Remastered mods, How long is Oblivion Remastered? |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 6:41 AM  What are the best Fallout 4 mods on PC? Despite having been around for nearly a decade, Fallout 4 remains one of the most popular games in the series, thanks in no small part to its vibrant modding community. With the Fallout TV series spiking interest in the Bethesda series again, what better time than to jump back in with more modded gameplay? Thanks to mods like these, RPG games like Fallout 4 enjoy such longevity after launch. To celebrate the weird and wonderful creations of the Fallout 4 mod community, we've picked more than 50 of the best Fallout 4 mods to get you on your way to a more interesting Boston Wasteland. If that's not enough tinkering for you, check out our list of Fallout 4 console commands, which give you even more customization in one of the best PC games around. Continue reading Best Fallout 4 mods 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Fallout 4 mods, Fallout 5 release date, Best games like Fallout |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 6:51 AM  How do you join the Thieves Guild? The wanted posters are one of the first things you'll notice as you set foot in the Imperial City. You would think that there were plenty of nefarious individuals in such a place like this, but these all seem to be pointing to one man. At least, they think it's a man. The Gray Fox is a person of some mystery, and they're the head of the equally mysterious Thieves Guild. The guilds in Oblivion Remastered are wonderful things. They allow you to delve deep into an aspect of your character, whether that be stealing, fighting, magic, or whatever it is you wish to specialize in. The Thieves Guild is a particularly mysterious endeavor, as it doesn't have a place on the map, and nobody seems to know about it. Here's how to join the Thieves Guild in the remade RPG so you can make a ton of Oblivion gold and take part in some of the most interesting Oblivion Remastered quests going. Continue reading How to join the Thieves Guild in Oblivion Remastered MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Oblivion Remastered quest list, Oblivion Remastered mods, How long is Oblivion Remastered? |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 6:16 AM  What are the upcoming Game Pass games? New titles constantly appear on the platform, and as more developers jump on board with Microsoft's subscription service, it can be easy to lose track of the best of the bunch. Our complete list of games coming to Game Pass charts new releases in 2025, so you can play your most anticipated games on day one without spending a cent more than your subscription fee. Game Pass presents an excellent opportunity to take the best PC games for a spin without worrying about triple-A price tags. Equally, you can take a chance on the most experimental and unorthodox indie games that might otherwise go overlooked on other platforms. Whether you're a fan of fast-paced FPS games, spine-chilling horror games, or immersive RPGs, the best way to keep up to date with all the games coming to Game Pass in 2025 and beyond is right here on PCGamesN. Continue reading Upcoming Game Pass games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hellblade 2 review, Hellblade 2 lore stone locations, Hellblade 2 face locations |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 6:37 AM  How does being an Oblivion Remastered vampire work? We get it, sometimes you need to add a little sparkle sparkle to your life in Cyrodiil. And what better way is there to do that than to inherit the skin (and powers) of a supernatural killer? Whether you're looking to become a vampire in Oblivion Remastered or need to cure vampirism before you have to cancel that sunny holiday to Hammerfell in the RPG, we've got everything you need to know about the affliction. To help you make that big decision, we've even broken down what makes becoming a vampire in Oblivion worth it, as well as the pesky drawbacks (silver) bolted on. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Oblivion Remastered quest list, Oblivion Remastered mods, How long is Oblivion Remastered? |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 8:00 AM  It's not like we're struggling for survival games. Between old reliables like The Forest and Rust, and more recent upstarts such as Bellwright and Pacific Drive, if you want a pseudo simulation of hunting, crafting, and struggling for your supper, you're spoiled for choice lately. Originally released back in 2017, The Long Dark is about to reach its end - Wintermute episode five is coming, as well as The Long Dark 2, also known as Blackfrost. But even after eight years and all this new competition, Hinterland's outdoors epic continues to stand out, and it's just reached a new high. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best single-player games, Best FPS games |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 6:10 AM  What are the best Minecraft house ideas? Here, you'll find some of the best Minecraft houses to inspire your next creation. There are many themes and materials at your disposal in the current version of Minecraft, so we've dug deep into the best house designs available to set you on your way to creating your dream home. As you play one of the best PC games of the decade, whether you're an adventurer, builder, or Redstone engineer, you still want a nice, cozy home to return to at the end of a busy day. While constructing your perfect Minecraft house is a time-consuming venture, nothing beats that feeling of returning to the safety of your base in the survival game, pockets full of treasures from a day of exploring. Whether or not you boost the look of your builds with Minecraft shaders or texture packs, these Minecraft houses will look stylish in any world. Continue reading The 69 best Minecraft house ideas for 1.21.4 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 6:02 AM  April 28, 2025: We added the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls. How can I get free Monopoly Go 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 Monday, April 28, 2025 5:58 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 Monday, April 28, 2025 5:55 AM  When is the Skate 4 release date? While we've seen plenty of early footage of Skate 4 already, EA's upcoming Skate revival is a rare case of a triple-A studio showing off very early in-development footage of a game. Though we've seen plenty of Skate 4, we can also clearly see it's not ready yet. It's already been over a decade since the last Skate game, so we can hold on a little longer. The first Skate was among the most innovative skateboard games, from its analog control scheme and semi-open-world game structure to its more realistic, less edgy representation of the skating scene. The development team behind Skate 3 was disbanded after a bombardment in EA message boards with questions about the series and its potential return ever since. Now, the team is very open about the development process for Skate 4, so here's what we know so far. Continue reading Skate 4 release date estimate, gameplay, and all the latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Skateboard games, Skate 4 release date speculation, Best sports games |
PCGamesN Monday, April 28, 2025 6:15 AM  What are the best Delta Force loadouts? Taking its gameplay cues from other modern shooters, it should come as no surprise that excelling in Delta Force requires fine-tuning its litany of weapons into pinpoint-accurate death machines. Fortunately, Delta Force provides a rich suite of attachments to get the most out of your weapons. While generally, the weapon balance is pretty even across the board, some weapons in the FPS game are more devastating than others. Read on to find out the best Delta Force builds possible for the game's top weapons, the optimal equipment, and which Delta Force operators can use them. Continue reading Best Delta Force loadouts and builds MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Delta Force guns, Delta Force operators, Delta Force loadouts |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, April 28, 2025 11:45 AM  Great news, fans of suffering in company. Elden Ring Nightreign's PC system requirements are upon us. If you have at least 30 GB of storage, 12 GB of RAM, a processor or graphics card from approximately this decade, and some willing or easily subjugated friends to serve as co-op partners, then you too will be able to savour the experience of getting your arse chewed off by a three-faced wolf made of swords and fireballs. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, April 28, 2025 11:14 AM  I've always preferred building a machine piece by piece, but sometimes even I have to admit a good refurb sale is smarter. Woot's MSI event sale, alongside Woot's Spring gaming sale, feels like it was designed for anyone who wants real gaming hardware without paying real gaming hardware prices. Factory reconditioned means everything's tested, backed, and a lot cheaper than pretending brand new is always better. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, April 28, 2025 11:00 AM  "I. WANT. NINA. PASADENA. DEAD!" This is a distressing thing to hear from the mouth of a space pirate boss, much less see punching onto the screen in bold red text with every word. That's you, see - Nina Pasadena, deep freeze insurance commando. You eavesdrop on the angry rant early in this tightly packed immersive sim. You'll discover why the masked marauder hates you so much, but only after you spend a lot of levels crawling through vents, throwing pepper at guards, flushing their heads down toilets, and pulling glass shards from your bare feet. Skin Deep is a sci-fi caper of sudden and plentiful surprise, and it is dense with gags that land with the happy sting of a slap to the brain. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, April 28, 2025 10:31 AM  At long last, dark mode is finally available on RPS. We've wanted to bring a dark mode to the site for ages, and many of you have been politely, passionately, and persistently asking for it for quite a while. Thank you for your patience while we reconfigured our stylesheets. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, April 28, 2025 9:54 AM  Amazon just dropped the best Steam Deck microSD card deal we've seen in two year, and I wouldn't wait around to upgrade on this one. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, April 28, 2025 8:17 AM  Last April, Baldur's Gate 3 developers Larian announced that they were working on two new games, neither of which is Baldur's Gate 4. Now, fresh from the labour of pumping BG3 full of bees, Larian boss Swen Vincke has shared a little more about how Belgium's finest mindflayer-wranglers are organising development of these mystery projects. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, April 28, 2025 6:59 AM  A long time ago in, well, this galaxy, actually, Quantic Dream announced that they were making Star Wars Eclipse, a cinematic adventure from the High Jedi era in which everybody can die. Alice Bee (RPS in peace) poured soothing oil over the flames of hype by saying it was probably going to be rubbish, citing reports of abusive working conditions. NetEase acquired Quantic Dream in 2022. Then, nothing was shown for many years. The world froze in anticipation like Han Solo doing jazz hands through carbonite. Now, finally, some news, albeit the unofficial kind. Leaked concept artworks and pitching documents have shown off a few of the new game's races. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, April 28, 2025 5:59 AM  Hello and good New Week to ye, traveller! And my, my - what a New Week it is. We're taking the desperate toil of feeding the Maw to strange new places. I'll spell that out in a separate post to come, once I've caught up on emails during my absence last week and in general, remembered how to do my job, but you may already notice certain sinister adjustments to the format. I welcome any feedback and wanton abuse. In the meantime, here are some new PC games. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, April 28, 2025 5:35 AM  If you've read my review of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, you'll know I loved it. It's pretty handily my game of the year so far, and an all-timer RPG besides. It's a hugely impressive piece of game magic, and I'm certainly not trying to diminish that. However, the culture being what it is, I keep seeing the game's quality weaponised against the state of game development in general. Even celebrations are often accompanied by some variation on the phrase "made by just 30 developers". It's good to be impressed by things! I was impressed too. And I generally agree with the sentiment that game development has become untenably bloated. It's a very tasty narrative, but the figures are a bit sloppy. No need to listen to me, anyway. The credits are actually very easy to find. |
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Siliconera Monday, April 28, 2025 11:00 AM
On April 27, 2025, Hololive English Vtuber Nanashi Mumei held a 3D graduation stream concert, and it remains online for people to watch. It consisted of seven songs, with footage of her with other members of the company interspersed. The performance ended with her singing her original song from October 2023, which is called "Mumei." However, on April 28, 2025, an SME copyright strike resulted in it becoming unavailable on YouTube. It is unknown as of time of writing if it will reappear.
The concert was still available online until about 10am ET on April 28, 2025. However, it then became unavailable and blocked. If people in certain countries try to watch, the following message appears:
"Video unavailable: This video contains content from SME, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds."
Here's a track list of all the songs Nanashi Mumei performed during her 3D Hololive graduation concert. The only song that wasn't a cover was "Mumei." Also, she only performed one song with other Vtubers, and that was "Hello / How are You" with fellow Hololive English Promise members Hakos Baelz, IRyS, and Ouro Kronii.
Here's the music video for "Mumei."
Leading up to her graduation and final concert, Nanashi Mumei released a number of cover songs on her official Hololive YouTube account. One was a cover of "Tontonmae" with Inugami Korone, and another was a "Best Friend" cover with Hakos Baelz. She also released solo covers of "One Voice" and the Wolf's Rain song "Gravity."
Here's her last cover, "One Voice."
Also, here is Nanashi Mumei's final tweet:
The next Hololive graduation after Nanashi Mumei will be Gawr Gura. She will leave the company on May 1, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, April 28, 2025 10:00 AM
Capcom announced on both social media and its official site that its Capcom Store locations now sell Umbrella Corporation branded herb tea based on the blue, green, red, and yellow herbs in Resident Evil. Each package costs 864円 (~$6), and they are now available as of April 28, 2025.
Each of the Resident Evil Umbrella Corporation herb tea features packaging referencing the blue, green, red, and yellow herbs from the game. You get four tea bags per package. The Blue Herbs variety features moringa and stevia. The Green Herbs one is green tea paired with spearmint. The Red Herbs type features hibiscus, rosehip, and stevia. Finally, the Yellow Herbs tea is a chamomile variety.
Here are the packages for each one, which include a clear segment so you can see the teabag inside. The bottom shows what it should look like in a glass, alongside an image of one of the types of herbs from the Resident Evil series, and the Umbrella logo is a bit more subtle and appears at the top of the package.
Five Capcom Store locations in Japan are confirmed to carry the teas. These are the ones in Kobe, Shibuya, Shinsaibashi, Sendai, and Umeda.
Capcom previously sold merchandise based on these types of herbs. In one case, there were bath salts inspired by them.
The Resident Evil series recently hit a milestone. On April 24, 2025, Capcom and the team behind it celebrated the series and Resident Evil 4 passing 10 million players with official art and a special video.
The Capcom Store in Japan is now selling new teas based on the herbs from the Resident Evil series.
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Siliconera Monday, April 28, 2025 9:00 AM
Medical workers are faced with a myriad of difficult choices every day. From deciding which medicine to give a patient, to choosing the right equipment for the job, to wondering about the twitching fish-like human standing right outside your window... Well, that last one only applies to the doctor you control in Do No Harm, a Lovecraftian doctor simulator that places you smack dab on a 19th century island full of fishy residents. Like a medical and more cartoon-y Papers, Please, Do No Harm is a puzzle and strategy game with a lore-rich setting that fans of eldritch horror would enjoy exploring.
In Do No Harm, you play as a doctor who just started working at a clinic on an island full of unsettling locals. Your goal is to treat your patients' various complaints by injecting them with the right humor for their symptoms, while also making enough money to buy more supplies for the next day. However, it doesn't take long for the more supernatural elements of the island to surface. Hallucinations may occur while you're tending to a patient. If you don't drink laudanum before sending them off, it'll have a negative impact on your sanity. As you continue to progress through the month, your patients come to you with increasingly bizarre and unnatural ailments as the eldritch influence over the island deepens.
As a doctor simulator in a game called Do No Harm, it should come as little surprise that your goal is to do as little harm to your patients as possible. Administering them the right humor is of utmost importance, as giving them the wrong medicine can potentially kill them. That being said, the game doesn't always let you uphold your Hippocratic oath in peace. Some of the island's residents may drop by with lists of patients they either want you to kill or give specific medicine to. One recurring patient can even lead to a bad ending if you don't do something about him. These little moral dilemmas help break the monotony of routine, and completing (or ignoring) these quests are the key to unlocking the various endings of the story.
The strategy in the game comes not only from diagnosing your patients, but also on balancing how much medicine you give them. I often ran out of a specific humor halfway through the day because I accidentally used too much or misdiagnosed someone. This means that if any patient comes wanting that particular medicine, I literally can't cure them and have to turn them away. From what I can tell, the game doesn't have randomized patients, though, and so if you know in advance what you need for the day, you can probably aim for a perfect run.
But for the most part, you don't need to. The game has a handy book to reference and you're not as pressured to make as much money as possible like in Papers, Please. So you can take your time with each diagnosis (within reason) and still end up with enough money to fully stock up for the next day. It doesn't take long to get in the habit of checking every part of the patient to make sure there aren't any hallucinations happening, and even if you mess up, the game will give you a blatant hint about what you missed so you can look out for it next time. In that sense, and I know how bizarre it is to say this about a game based on Lovecraftian horror, it's a pretty relaxing game.
With multiple endings, simple yet engaging puzzles, and a fun eldritch horror twist to the doctor simulator genre, Do No Harm is a fun experience for those who prefer some horror spicing up their strategy game. Though it's not difficult enough to provide a challenge for those who'd prefer that, it still provides an enjoyable experience between its intriguing lore, high replay value, and surprisingly zen gameplay.
Do No Harm is available on Windows PC via Steam.
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Destructoid Monday, April 28, 2025 11:06 AM
Pan Yinhu is one of the upcoming playable characters who will be released in the Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 update. His Attribute and Specialty were made public via drip marketing, so we can accurately determine and pre-farm his materials.
Additionally, the materials required to upgrade Pan Yinhu's Core Skills were leaked, and it appears that they will be available once version 2.0 is live. At any rate, here's a complete Pan Yinhu's materials farming guide.
Pan Yinhu ascension and skill level-up materials in ZZZ
Pan Yinhu is a Defense-specialty Agent, so you can start farming the following materials for his promotion:
The Yunkui Summit member is a Physical character, so you will need the following to enhance his skills:
According to the leaks via @_hiragara_, you will need two new materials to upgrade Pan Yinhu's Core Skill in Zenless Zone Zero 2.0.
Where to farm Pan Yinhu's level-up materials
Basic Defense Certification Seal, Advanced Defense Certification Seal, and Defender Certification Seal
You can obtain the Basic Defense Certification Seal, the Advanced Defense Certification Seal, and the Defender Certification Seal by completing the Defense Drill challenge in Combat Simulation.
Basic Physical Chip, Advanced Physical Chip, and Specialized Physical Chip
You can farm the Basic Physical Chip, Advanced Physical Chip, and Specialized Physical Chip for Pan Yinhu's skills in the Rigidity Test challenge in Combat Simulation.
Hamster Cage Pass
The Hamster Cage Pass is needed to upgrade Pan Yinhu's advanced skills, and can be obtained from the Battle Pass and events.
Finally, for Pan Yinhu's Core Skill materials, you can complete the new Notorious Hunt and Expert Challenges in ZZZ 2.0. We will update the material details once we have the official information.
Leaks from Seele and O suggest Pan Yinhu will be released as an A-rank Agent in the first phase of the Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 update. His gameplay videos also show that he is a skilled martial artist, so you might enjoy playing him.
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Destructoid Monday, April 28, 2025 10:19 AM
There are a ton of monsters called entities in DOORS Roblox and there's a specific strategy to surviving each one. Some are similar and some appear in different levels but I wanted to make a guide for all of them in one place for you. Here's my all DOORS entities guide to survive them all.
How to Survive All DOORS Entities Guide
Each Entity has a specific mechanic to survive it and most have audio and visual cues like the flickering lights and howling for Rush. I'll list everything you need to know about each DOORS entity as well as on what levels it appears and how best to survive it. I highly recommend you check out the first entry for Hide first before the other ones. Lastly, note that most of these entities will be banished by the Crucifix but bosses will only get stunned.
That's it for my all entities guide in Doors Roblox. Check out our Doors codes for free goodies.
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Destructoid Monday, April 28, 2025 10:09 AM
Zani is a 5-star Spectro Resonator in Wuthering Waves. She uses Gauntlets during combat and excels in dealing a good amount of damage. Zani has an interesting playstyle, and most of her damage is considered Spectro Frazzle damage, so building her is also simple.
This guide will cover all the Echo sets, weapons, and teams for Zani's best build in WuWa.
Best Zani build guide in Wuthering Waves
Best Echo set for Zani
Eternal Radiance
Eternal Radiance will always be the best Echo set for Zani in Wuthering Waves. The 2pcs set gives a decent amount of Spectro DMG Bonus. Meanwhile, the 5pcs set gives a Crit Rate boost when the character inflicts Spectro Frazzle on an enemy. Furthermore, attacking an enemy with 10 Spectro Frazzle stacks will increase Spectro DMG Bonus.
Celestial Light
If you don't have a good Eternal Radiance set, you can also use Celestial Light. It doesn't have any Crit stat bonus, but it provides a lot of Spectro DMG bonus from both its 2pcs and 5pcs set bonuses.
Main Echo skill
Capitaneus is the best main Echo skill for Zani as it increases the character's Spectro DMG Bonus and heavy Attack DMG Bonus by a decent amount. The Nightmare Mourning Aix is also a decent alternative since it gives a Spectro DMG bonus.
As for Echo stats, here are the best main and sub-stats for Zani in Wuwa:
Best weapons for Zani
Blazing Justice
Blazing Justice is a 5-star Gauntlet and Zani's signature weapon. It is a solid weapon given that it provides a large Crit DMG bonus from its second stat. Additionally, the weapon's passive increases the wielder's ATK and the Spectro Frazzle DMG dealt while allowing the character to ignore the enemy's defense.
Tragicomedy
Tragicomedy is also a limited 5-star Gauntlet. While it is Roccia's signature weapon, it is also a good alternative for Zani since it has a Crit Rate second stat and its passive increases the wielder's ATK and Heavy Attack DMG Bonus.
Stonard
Stonard is one of the best 4-star weapons you can give Zani because of the Crit Rate bonus. However, it is a Battle Pass weapon, so purchasing it specifically for Zani is not advised, but you can give it to her if you already have it and don't have a 5-star weapon.
Celestial Spiral
For an F2P option, you can use Celestial Spiral. It is a decent stat stick as it provides a lot of ATK.
If you don't have Celestial Spiral, you can opt for another weapon with an ATK bonus.
Zani skill priority
You can upgrade Zani's skills in the following order:
Focus on Zani's Forte Circuit first, then move to her Resonance Liberation. Once you're done, you can level up her Resonance Skill and Basic Attack for later.
Best teams for Zani
Listed below are some of the best teams for Zani in Wuthering Waves:
Since there aren't many characters who can apply Spectro Frazzle stacks on enemies, Zani's team options are quite limited at the moment.
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Destructoid Monday, April 28, 2025 9:46 AM
Ju Fufu is an upcoming playable character in Zenless Zone Zero and will be released in version 2.0. Her official drip marketing has already revealed her Attribute and Specialty, so most of the materials required to level her up are easy to deduce.
Additionally, recent beta leaks have also shown the normal and weekly boss materials required to upgrade Ju Fufu's Core Skills.
Ju Fufu ascension and skill level-up materials in ZZZ
Ju Fufu is a Stun-specialty Agent, so you will need the following materials to level her up in Zenless Zone Zero:
As for Ju Fufu's skill, you can farm the following since she is a Fire Agent:
Lastly, leaks from @_hiragara_ suggest that version 2.0 will add new Notorious Hunt and Expert Challenges, and you will need the new materials for Ju Fufu's Core Skills.
Where to farm Ju Fufu's materials in ZZZ
Basic Stun Certification Seal, Advanced Stun Certification Seal, and Buster Certification Seal
You can farm the Basic Stun Certification Seal, Advanced Stun Certification Seal, and Buster Certification Seal in the Stun Drill Combat Simulation for Ju Fufu's max ascension.
Basic Burn Chip, Advanced Burn Chip, and Specialized Burn Chip
You will need Basic Burn Chip, Advanced Burn Chip, and Specialized Burn Chip to upgrade Ju Fufu's skills in ZZZ. You can farm them by completing the Heating Test challenge in Combat Simulation.
Hamster Cage Pass
Hamster Cage Pass can be farmed after reaching level 35 in the Battle Pass and from events. You will need it to max Ju Fufu's skills.
The names of the new Expert Challenge and Notorius Hunt materials are currently unknown, but we will update the guide once we have official information.
Ju Fufu is expected to be a new S-rank Agent, and banners leaks from Seele and O suggest that the Yunkui Summit member will be in the second half of ZZZ 2.0. This shouldn't be surprising since she was revealed after Yixuan and Pan Yinhu.
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Destructoid Monday, April 28, 2025 9:00 AM
Very few picks in Cookie Run Kingdom can carry your squad like the Golden Cheese Cookie, who can deal massive damage, debuff effectively, and, of course, come back to life via her Sarcophagus of Gold passive.
But as you can expect, the Golden Sovereign can be quite demanding. At any rate, here are the best Beascuits and toppings for Golden Cheese Cookie and Golden Cheese Cookie (Immortal) in Cookie Run Kingdom.
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About Golden Cheese Cookie
A ranged-type who excels at the middle row, Golden Cheese Cookie can work as the ideal Earth DPS via the high damage and 35% Earth DMG Received debuff, courtesy of her Brilliance of the Absolute skill. This skill also lowers the Crit of all targets by 30%, clears buffs from the enemy with the highest ATK, and deals massive single-target DMG to the enemy. Her already mentioned Sarcophagus of Gold passive allows the queen to shield the whole party before coming back to life once.
Awakening her into Golden Cheese Cookie (Immortal) replaces Brilliance of the Absolute with Radiance of the Immortal. Apart from dealing significantly more DMG and boosting your party's DMG Resist Bypass and Earth DMG by 30 and 35%, this skill will do the following:
Awakening her also replaces Sarcophagus of Gold with Immortal's Return, which strengthens her revival shield, triggers a series of self-buffs, and provides all ally ranged cookies with +17% ATK and +30% DMG Resist. Unlocking Immortal also grants you access to Golden Cheese Cookie's +25% HP to all Earth-type cookies Rally Effect.
How to awaken Golden Cheese Cookie
You can awaken Golden Cheese Cookie into Immortal in Cookie Run Kingdom by exchanging 20x Golden Cheese Cookie Soulsprisms and 500 Gold while at her character screen. You can only get the Soulprisms by pulling in her Gacha of Fate variant banner. If luck is not on your side, you can also get Golden Cheese Cookie (Immortal) by selecting her as your Destruction & Abundance Chest pick (available after 300 pulls in the mentioned banner).
The best Toppings and Tart for Golden Cheese Cookie
As boosting her availability should be your utmost priority, the best topping and tart combination for both Golden Cheese Cookie versions is a 5-piece Radiant Cheese Chocolate paired with a Swift Chocolate tart. When equipped, this set will massively decrease her already low CD. Using a full 5-piece Swift Chocolate or mixing the above with Radiant Cheese Raspberry (or Searing Raspberry) can also work.
For your bonus effects, focus on the standard damage-related picks, aka CRIT%, ATK, and Amplify Buff. As always, getting an extra Cooldown boost won't hurt.
The best Beascuits for Golden Cheese Cookie
The best Beascuit for both regular and awakened Golden Cheese Cookie is an Earthen Light Beascuit, which pairs the usual ATK and HP boosts with a guaranteed Earth DMG increase. When looking for the remaining Bonus Effects, focus on DMG Resist Bypass and CRIT%. If you can, try to get at least two Earth DMG effects on your Beascuit to further maximize her damage.
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Destructoid Monday, April 28, 2025 8:44 AM
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 might have an excellent story that humanizes different elements as much as possible, but the game is certainly lacking in romance.
Like many video games of the recent past, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 has different characters who are all part of the story. While relationships do play an important factor in the grand scheme of things, you can't actually fall in love (or, rather, make characters fall in love with each other).
Does Clair Obscur Expedition 33 have romantic relationships?
The answer to this question is both yes and no. The story plays out from the perspective of four characters: Lune, Maelle, Sciel, and Gustave. You can't have romantic relationships between the characters (Maelle can automatically be disqualified for being a minor). However, these characters have relationships that can be considered romantic based on your interpretations.
It's pretty clear that Gustave loves Sophie, which is also one of the few moments of the game that broke my heart (won't discuss much as to avoid spoilers). In fact, Gustave's purpose behind joining the Expedition seems to be the loss itself.
Lune and Sciel definitely have something going on, but I am yet to reach the end of the story. While they could turn out to be more than teammates in the end, players don't have control over any of their decisions. Finally, Maelle is a teenager, and her story is the most inspiring one. Her one true goal appears to be the Expedition, and it's a beautiful one, to say the least.
Clair Obscur Expedition 33 Relationship levels explained
Romance might not be present in the game, but you can have meaningful relationships with the characters. The relationships also level up based on your actions, and it's an important aspect as well. As you play the story, you will be able to level the relationship between characters from one to seven.
You can increase the relationship for the following five characters:
The leveling-up system is universal for all: speak with the characters at camp as you progress through the story. As you level up, you'll unlock a lot of lore, materials, and customization options for the characters. Leveling up also unlocks the Gradient Attacks; each character can learn up to three unique attacks and use them with the help of Gradient Charges.
Once you unlock Gradient Attacks, it will completely change how you manage battles, especially against harder enemies. Hence, romance or not, leveling up your relationships with the characters has a practical reason that goes beyond gathering the lore behind Clair Obscur Expedition 33.
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Destructoid Monday, April 28, 2025 8:26 AM
The Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 banners have been leaked. The developers have already confirmed that the new version will release three new Agents. In addition, recent leaks suggest that two popular characters may return for their first rerun.
This article will briefly cover all the new and upcoming character banners in ZZZ 2.0 as per the leaks.
ZZZ 2.0 characters and rerun banners leaked
Phase I
According to the leaks via O and reshared by Seele Leaks, listed below are the characters you can expect in the first phase of ZZZ 2.0:
HoYoverse has already confirmed that Yixuan and Pan Yinhu will be released in version 2.0. Both are from the Yunkui Summit faction and will be on the first phase banners. The beta leaks suggest that the former is an S-rank Agent and the latter is A-rank.
ZZZ 2.0 will also release a new Attribute and Specialty type of Yixuan, as confirmed in her drip marketing post. It is speculated that her Attribute is a special version of Ether, similar to Miyani's Frost. Meanwhile, Pan Yinhu is a Physical character who specializes in Defense.
Additionally, Astra Yao is expected to get her first rerun banner in the first half. She is one of the best supports in the game, so you can get her if you missed her in version 1.5.
Phase II
Here are the characters who will be in the second half of version 2.0:
Ju Fufu is the third new character who will debut in Zenless Zone Zero version 2.0, and is also from the Yunkui Summit faction. She is a Stun-type character with the Fire Attribute.
Caesar King is also expected to get her first rerun banner. She is also an amazing support who can provide a shield and buff the party members. Caesar can fit into many teams and is also a great option to pull for in version 2.0.
The banner order for the new characters is as good as confirmed because of the drip marketing order. However, the rerun banners are subject to change as they are only based on leaks.
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Destructoid Monday, April 28, 2025 8:23 AM
All the banners in Genshin Impact 5.6 have been revealed, and they feature some of the best characters in the game. While they are all good, you'll have limited resources with which to obtain them. You'll have to choose a character wisely.
This article ranks all the characters in Genshin Impact 5.6 banners based on their pull value and helps you decide which character to get in the new update. The characters on the Inazuma Chronicled Wish will not be included here.
All Genshin Impact 5.6 banner characters ranked
4) Raiden Shogun
Raiden Shogun is still one of the best characters in Genshin Impact and can fit into several teams in different roles. You can use her as a main DPS unit in National or Overloaded teams or as a sub-DPS unit in Hyperbloom team comps. However, despite being so good, Raiden Shogun has the lowest pull value in version 5.6. This is because she is one of the oldest characters in the game, and a lot of players already have her.
You can still go for Raiden Shogun if you want her C2, or if you're a beginner. However, remember that her ascension materials are locked behind the Inazuma Archon Quest and World Quest.
3) Navia
Navia is a Geo unit that can deal a decent amount of AoE damage. Playing her is easy, and she is pretty F2P-friendly. A good chunk of Navia's overall damage output comes from her Elemental Skill, so you will need good CRIT stats on her or risk a massive DPS loss.
In any case, you can go for Navia if you simply like her as a character and enjoy her playstyle. She is also a decent choice if you're a new player looking for a good damage dealer. While Navia is not the best, she can get the job done.
2) Kinich
Kinich is also a F2P-friendly character and a good DPS unit that excels in Quicken and Burning/Burgeon teams. However, getting the most out of his kit requires plenty of practice and mastery. Kinich's main source of damage is his Elemental Skill, and he moves around a lot after casting it, so it may take a while to get used to it. Speaking of Kinich's Elemental Skill, you can also use it during exploration to climb higher locations and move around faster.
If you do not have Alhaitham and want a good Dendro DPS unit, Kinich is a good option. While he is ranked above Navia, their overall pull value is around the same.
1) Escoffier
Escoffier is the newest Genshin Impact character and is easily the best character to pull in version 5.6. She is a strong unit that can provide party-wide healing, shred enemies' Hydro and Cryo resistances, and deal good damage. While Escoffier has some team restrictions because of her kit, you can still pair her with characters like Ayaka, Wriothesley, Neuvillette, and Furina. There's no doubt that the Fontainian chef will make Cryo great again.
Furthermore, Skirk is expected to be released soon as a Cryo DPS unit. So, Escoffier can also be a good pull if you plan on getting the mysterious swordswoman.
Naturally, you can also skip all the characters in Genshin Impact 5.6 and save for characters in the upcoming updates.
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Destructoid Monday, April 28, 2025 8:00 AM
An interesting leak has surfaced online that hints at a new type of Abyss endgame in Genshin Impact. The leaker has also shared details about the potential enemy types in the rumored challenge and the rewards one can obtain after completing it.
Read on for more details about the leaked Abyss endgame content in Genshin Impact.
New Abyss endgame in Genshin Impact leaked
According to the leaks shared by Seele, a fairly reliable source, Genshin Impact is expected to release a new type of Abyss endgame content. Speculations are that it will only have six levels, each featuring world bosses. Furthermore, unlike the two halves in Spiral Abyss, the new endgame will have three paths, and players must complete the challenge within two minutes.
Unfortunately, the leaker did not share info on how the three paths concept works. However, they did share some details about the character selection and their completion rewards.
For levels one to four, you can supposedly use the same characters in all three paths. In addition, you can team up with your friends, so if you find the challenge too difficult, you can still use the co-op feature to complete it and collect the rewards.
However, for levels five and six, you will need 12 characters to complete the challenges, as the same character cannot be used in another team. The co-op feature also seems to be unavailable for these two levels.
Potential Abyss endgame rewards
The leak suggests that you can obtain the following rewards by completing the new Abyss endgame content in Genshin Impact:
It seems you can get Primogems for clearing the first three levels, which is good since you will be guaranteed the best rewards as long as you complete the lower difficulty challenges. Additionally, you can get Sanctifying Elixirs for clearing levels four and five. This is also a good reward, given how rare Sanctifying Elixirs are. Unfortunately, the reward for completing level six is still unknown.
It is unclear when Genshin Impact will release the rumored Abyss endgame. But speculations are that it will be available after Nod-Krai is released, the next major area.
Needless to say, the new Abyss endgame info is subject to change since it is only based on leaks.
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Destructoid Monday, April 28, 2025 7:41 AM
Races play a big part in the damage output and survivability of your character in Verse Piece. A testament to that is the fact that Race Rerolls are used as an intermediary currency when trading. Some races in Verse Piece are so powerful that they make you invulnerable in PvP. With all that in mind, we prepared the following Verse Piece races guide and tier list to help you out when rerolling.
Verse Piece Races Tier List
The above Verse Piece race tier list ranks all races based on how strong they are overall, both in PvE and PvP. In general, Exotic races are just way stronger than all others, with very few exceptions. Contractor is the strongest race in Verse Piece, with Dragonic being very close behind. Shadow is the best race for PvP simply because it makes you immune to other players' damage.
List of All Verse Piece Races
Here is the Verse Piece race list sorted by rank on the tier list and with the bonuses that each race gives you. The percentages next to their rarities show the odds of getting a specific race when using Race Rerolls.
How do Races Work in Verse Piece
The Verse Piece races listed in the tier list above give you specific passive bonuses, just like traits do. Races don't increase your stats, but they can multiply your damage and give you some unique buffs. For example, the Vampire race lets you lifesteal health back when dealing damage. Also, rerolling races is a lot more difficult because in Verse Piece, you need Race Rerolls to do that.
How to Reroll Races
You can reroll your race by using Race Reroll materials from your inventory. When rerolling, you will have to confirm if you want to reroll a Legendary, Mythical, or Exotic race. You can get Race Rerolls either by opening chests, fishing, trading, buying them from the Adventure Shop NPC, or by redeeming Verse Piece codes.
How to Store Races
To store one of the races in Verse Piece in your inventory, you will first need to expand your race storage. For this, you need a Race Storage material, which can be obtained in the same way as Race Rerolls. With at least one unlocked slot in your race storage, you can then click on the race in your inventory to switch it out with the race currently on you.
Verse Piece Race Progression
In the beginning, try to get either Reaper or Arrancar so that you can improve the damage of your Sword and Fruit. Once you get a bit more Race Rerolls, aim for either Demonic, Vessel, or Vampire. However, your endgame goals are definitely Contractor, Shadow, or Dragonic, as they are the best races in Verse Piece.
That concludes our Verse Piece guide and races tier list. If you want to check out more of our VP content, then visit the Verse Piece section of Destructoid.
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Destructoid Monday, April 28, 2025 7:23 AM
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably noticed the waves R.E.P.O. has been making on Steam, so much so that it even got the Roblox community riled up. Enter RETAK., a fresh game that's based on he same monster-fighting, item-hoarding and jump scare-inducting mechanics everyone knows and loves. But why waste time looking for every monster when you can just use my all monsters in RETAKE guide and impress your mates in-game?
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How to Find All Monsters in RETAKE Guide
Before you dive deeper into our all monsters in RETAKE guide, it's important to note that you won't get the same number of monsters as you would in R.E.P.O. The devs have indicated there will be a plethora of updates in the future, but not all at once. After all, the game is new, so we can cut them some slack. In the meantime, you can spend time catching the following RETAKE monsters:
I know, 4 monsters in the entire game isn't all that much, but it'll keep you going for at least 1-2 hours the first time, with immense replay value afterwards. Keep in mind that all the monsters are found roaming the floors and are completely randomized. For all the encounters, I'd advise using a Landmine or Hand Grenade, since they allow you to weave through objects and destroy the monster as it chases you. In particular, I like luring them to the item dropoff area and just nuking them. Let's dissect each a bit more, shall we?
How to Beat Duck (Apex Predator) in RETAKE
I first thought the Apex Predator was just a cute duckling. It followed me around, stayed close, didn't seem dangerous. But the second I touched it—barely grazed it—it changed. It snapped into this aggressive, flying nightmare. It lunged at me with brutal speed, biting over and over—three times a second, each hit taking a lot of HP. For ten long seconds, it was relentless. Then, just like that, it calmed down and went back to looking harmless.
But it didn't forget me. Once it's triggered, it goes after the one who provoked it. If the environment sets it off, it'll target whoever's nearby. It's small, fast, and can fly—so hiding under furniture or climbing won't help. When it's passive, it follows the first player it sees. It kept standing in front of me, blocking my path. Every time I picked something up, it started jumping and quacking. It was really hard to predict the attacks, so it took me 2-3 tries to completely subdue it. Never again, yikes.
How to Beat Reaper in RETAKE
The Reaper's slow, deaf, and honestly kind of dumb—but that doesn't mean it's safe. Its footsteps sound like crunching hay, and while its vision is awful, crouching isn't a guarantee. If it spots you, it goes wild—arm blades flailing as it charges. Not fast, but dangerous. It forgets you easily. Turn a corner, break line of sight, and it usually gives up. It can't hear anything—no footsteps, voices, or jumping—but it does react to the gravi-beam. Picking things up near it is a bad idea.
If you fight it, be ready. Its swings can knock items out of your hands, and even with slow reactions, it can drain your HP fast. I use it for melee and tranq practice since its patrol path is predictable. Don't try hiding under furniture. It'll crouch down and slash right through, just like the Robe. If it sees you hide or watches you grab it, you're done. Stay low, stay quiet, and stay out of sight.
How to Beat Robe in RETAKE
The Robe creeps up quietly. I didn't even hear it until it slammed into me—50 damage while crouching, 100 if you're standing. Sometimes, the physics hit hurts even more. It moves just slow enough that I can outwalk it, but if I make eye contact with that mask, it snaps. Then it sprints.
Hiding doesn't always work. It remembers where I went and isn't shy about reaching under tables or beds to pull me out. My best bet? Avoid looking at it, keep my distance, and wait. If it can't find anyone for a while, it vanishes. Fighting it isn't an option. The second it sees me—or even if something I'm holding touches it—it charges. It's like a twisted game of hide and seek. If I want to live, I don't engage. I disappear.
How to Beat Huntsman in RETAKE
The Huntsman can't see, but his hearing is insane. One footstep, a jump, a voice—anything—and he blasts his shotgun. Up close, that's an instant kill if you're at default health. He sticks to a set patrol and won't chase, so as long as I stay quiet, I'm safe. When I need to move, I toss an object to throw him off, wait for his grunt to dodge the shot, or bait him into firing and sprint past during his 2-second reload.
He's clumsy on stairs and stuns himself when he trips. His shotgun can even kill other monsters, but fighting him? Not worth it. He's a tank, reacts fast, and survives explosions. If I have to take him out, I use grenades, land mines or knock him off a ledge. Otherwise, I just wait and let the blind freak patrol in peace.
Aaaand, that's all there is to it when it comes to this all monsters in RETAKE guide. It didn't take long for this experience to come to fruition, and we're eager to see how future updates will be handled. Until then, you can always check out our RETAKE codes to see if there are any free goodies to claim.
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Destructoid Monday, April 28, 2025 7:20 AM
In RETAKE, every Class brings something special to the table. This game takes things up a notch with unique abilities that can boost your earnings or make tough levels a breeze. Whether you're in it for the cash or the challenge, choosing the right Class can change everything. Let's break down what each one has to offer in this RETAKE class tier list and guide.
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RETAKE Class Tier List
Just because a Class in RETAKE is in a lower tier does not mean they do not have a use. Each Class is good in a specific scenario. The top classes are just good in more scenarios than the bottom class ones. For example, Speedster is always good, and Paramedic is only good if someone has already died, making it a bad Class to begin with.
RETAKE Class List
Below is a complete and detailed list of all Classes from RETAKE:
As we can see here, each class has its unique use that fits into a certain playstyle. So even if you don't get the highest rarity Class, you can be useful to your team or even alone, making a lot of money. There are also more team-oriented Classes, like the Medic or the Oracle, providing unique bonuses for the whole team.
How to Reroll Class in RETAKE
To reroll your Class in RETAKE, you will first need to get 10 Bolts. Luckily, if you follow the in-game instructions of liking and following the game's creator, you will get 70 Bolts for free. So, with these effectively free Rerolls, you can walk into the Classes area and start rolling. There, you will be able to find all the information related to rerolling Classes, along with all the percentages.
And that is all for our RETAKE class tier list and guide. Check out our RETAKE Codes article for more bolts and freebies.
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Destructoid Monday, April 28, 2025 7:17 AM
Just like in every other TD Roblox title, the variety of units you can use in Noob Defense is huge. Because of that, it can be hard to decide which Noobs to bring with you into the battle. So, to help you use your Coins wisely and clear stages efficiently, we prepared the following Noob Defense tier list below.
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Noob Defense Tier List
When making the Noob Defense tier list, we ranked all Noobs currently available from best to worst depending on how useful they are overall for all game modes. Mainly, we used the DPS and the utility certain Noobs provide as the main ranking metrics.
Noob Defense Noobs List
Below is a list of all Noobs in Noob Defense sorted by their position on the tier list. We included some of their strengths and weaknesses as well to give more context on why we ranked them the way we did.
How to Get New Noobs in Noob Defense
You can get new Noobs in Noob Defense by summoning them using Coins or by completing special limited event stages. Each pull costs you 100 Coins, and the banner with available Noobs rotates every hour. So, if you want to get most of the Noobs, you will have to check every hour to see which ones are currently on the banner.
That sums up our Noob Defense tier list. Now, you are ready to clear every stage in Noob Defense with ease. If you want to claim some free Coins and start rolling for new Noobs right away, then make sure to check out our Noob Defense codes.
Noob Defense Tier List FAQs
What are the best late-game Noobs in Noob Defense? The best late-game Noobs are Sakura Samurai Noob, Upgrade Engineer Noob, and King of the Empire Noob. What are good Noobs for the early game? Excellent early-game Noobs are the Sniper Noob, Mafia Boss Noob, and the Katana Noob.
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Destructoid Monday, April 28, 2025 4:52 AM
Flows in Blue Lock: Rivals give you a variety of temporary buffs that can decide the match for you. Now, different flows go along well with specific styles, and some are just way better than others. So, if you want to check out what each flow does and which ones are the best, follow our ultimate Blue Lock: Rivals flow guide and tier list below.
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Blue Lock: Rivals Flow Tier List
In the Blue Lock: Rivals flow tier list below, we ranked every flow from best to worst based on how good they are in competitive play overall. Even though each flow has a matching style, you can use most of them effectively, even without it. Also, you have to be very lucky to get one for some of the rarer styles. Thus, we didn't let their strength influence the rankings on our Blue Lock: Rivals flow tier list. Here is our Blue Lock: Rivals flow tier list:
Blue Lock: Rivals Flow List
Below is a list of every flow in Blue Lock: Rivals, along with each of their effects, as well as styles and positions for which they are best suited. Flows come in several rarity tiers that have different pull rates, and those are:
Best Blue Lock: Rivals Flows and Their Strengths
Every flow in Blue Lock: Rivals has its strengths that make each one suited for specific playstyles. Below, you can find out a bit more about flows and what areas they excel in the most.
S Tier Flows
Prodigy is the best flow in Blue Lock: Rivals for one reason only: it allows you to curve your shots without the Rin style. When you pair it up with styles like Kaiser and Don Lorenzo, you are basically unstoppable on the offense. Emperor and Awakened Genius are equally strong. However, Emperor is more suited for true egoists, while Awakened Genius is more beneficial for creative players.
A Tier Flows
Soul Harvester is a fantastic flow, but we put it in the A tier because it is a tad weaker overall compared to some other flows. Dribbler is one of the best flows for wingers in Blue Lock: Rivals because of the extended dribbles you get with it. Demon Wings makes the Shidou style really shine. However, you can use it effectively with other styles as well. Chameleon reduces your move cooldowns enough for you to get to use your awakening abilities twice in the same window. So, if you are a fan of ultimate moves, grab the Chameleon.
B Tier Flows
The Wild Card is a great flow overall, but its randomness can debilitate you at times. Snake is all about stopping opponents in their tracks, and even though we put it in B-tier, it is the best flow you can get if you like to play as a defender. Crow is a balanced style that offers buffs useful on both ends of the pitch. The Trap flow is weak overall. However, if you pair it up with the Nagi style, you've got yourself a killer offensive style and flow combo.
C Tier Flows
Monster is good when paired up with styles that are all about dribbling past your opponents. King's Instinct is decent for players who like to play as center-forwards in BLR and shoot after just one short dribble. Gale Burst is useful in every position, but there are better options out there. Ice, even though a very common flow, is excellent if you like to create chances for your teammates.
D Tier Flows
Genius, while it doesn't grant you any buffs, it lets the rest of your team use their flows for longer, and that can decide close matches. It requires only about 40% of your flow bar to be used while granting the rest of your team around 120% in total. Puzzle and Lightning are not that good when compared to every other Blue Lock: Rivals flow out there. So, try to reroll them when you can.
How to Use, Reroll, and Store Flows in Blue Lock: Rivals
To use a flow in BLR, press T on your keyboard when you have enough flow bar, which will be visible on your screen. On use, the bar will either drain slowly or completely deplete, depending on your current flow.
To reroll your flow, click on the flow button at the bottom of your screen while in the lobby. Each roll costs 2000 cash or one flow spin if you have some, both of which you can get by redeeming Blue Lock: Rivals codes or by completing quests. If you want to switch between multiple flows, you can also unlock additional flow storage slots and store them.
That's it for our Blue Lock: Rivals flow guide and tier list. For more of our BLR guides, make sure to stay tuned to the Blue Lock: Rivals guides section here on Destructoid.
Blue Lock: Rivals Flow Tier List FAQs
What are the best Blue Lock: Rivals flows? The best flows in Blue Lock: Rivals are Prodigy, Emperor, and Awakened Genius. How do you get more Flow Lucky Spins? You can get more Flow Lucky Spins by redeeming codes or by purchasing them using Robux. Is the new Buddha's Blessing Flow good? The new Buddha's Blessing Flow is very strong. It is also very easy to get, as it is an Epic-tier Flow.
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