GamersHeroes Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:33 PM Always proving that it's all about the journey, Gabbo the Giver will be a Special Guest at this summer's Fire & Ice RGX 2025 event. The post Gabbo the Giver Special Guest at Fire & Ice RGX 2025 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, May 8, 2025 3:42 PM The team at Survios, together with 20th Century Games, have announced that a PlayStation 5 and PC version of Alien: Rogue Incursion - Part One is in development. The post Alien: Rogue Incursion – Part One: Evolved Edition Launching September 30 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, May 8, 2025 2:37 PM Known for their excellent digital adaptations of Wingspan and Quilts and Cats of Calico, the team at Monster Couch has announced their new project Flamecraft. The post Cozy Turn-Based Strategy Game Flamecraft Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:25 PM The world's spookiest theme park awaits with Draknek & Friends newly announced Spooky Express. The post Horror Puzzle Games Spooky Express Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, May 8, 2025 11:46 AM Featuring countless gaming legends, those that purchase VIP tickets for next month's Fire & Ice RGX 2025 event in Roseville, CA by May 9 can be entered to win a CHROMATIC handheld, courtesy of ModRetro! The post Fire & Ice RGX 2025 CHROMATIC Handheld Giveaway Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:53 AM Come on and slam, and welcome to the jam - Badgerhammer Games and Playtonic Friends are on the court with today's release of their chaotic multiplayer hit Dunk Dunk. The post Chaotic Multiplayer Title Dunk Dunk Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:02 AM The world of deckbuilding meets the world of auto-shooters with the upcoming release of Spitfire Interactive and Defiant Development's Hordes of Fate: A Hand of Fate Adventure in Q3 - and a demo May 15! The post Hordes of Fate: A Hand of Fate Adventure Demo Launching May 15 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:35 PM  In new interviews, the devs behind Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 have explained why the popular career mode from the original THPS4 isn't going to be included in the upcoming remake. |
Kotaku Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:55 PM  Fallout's highly anticipated Season 2 is done filming as confirmed by some of the stars of the show, including The Ghoul himself, Walton Goggins, who is now free to rip off all those prosthetics and smile. And that's nice. I'm happy for you, Mr. Goggins. |
Kotaku Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:25 PM  Have you heard the news? There's a new Pope. Pope Leo XIV to be precise, aka Robert Francis Prevost. He was born in Chicago. Graduated a Villanova wildcat. Now he's the first American Pope, which was such an honor to realize. Catholics make up less than 20 percent of the global population, but everyone's got an… |
Kotaku Thursday, May 8, 2025 3:05 PM  If you spend any amount of time online, you'll find that, as is common with anything cool on the internet, there's a ton of discourse surrounding the Huntress in Path of Exile 2. Some find her incredible, myself included. Others think she's weak, subpar, and squishy. To those doubters, I'd like to emphasize that I'm… |
Kotaku Thursday, May 8, 2025 2:56 PM  Usually in an RPG, when you think "absolute assbeating swordwielder" in a video game, you picture the likes of Cecil from Final Fantasy IV, Auron from FFX, or even someone like Hulkenberg from Metaphor ReFantazio. What you're usually not thinking of is a tiny befreckled orphan girl who wins the Mia Goth soundalike… |
Kotaku Thursday, May 8, 2025 2:40 PM  Path of Exile 2 already offers a handful of enjoyable and powerful character classes—Witch, Druid, and Mercenary, for example—along with more to come as Early Access progresses. With the launch of the latest season—Dawn of the Hunt—the most significant content update to the game yet, we have yet another to play around… |
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Kotaku Thursday, May 8, 2025 2:20 PM  2024 was an absurdly crowded year for RPGs, but it's also a treasure trove—especially if you're willing to look past all the big names. Fantasian: Neo Dimension is a neat middle ground. It's a non-franchise IP from a less-known studio, but backed by Square Enix and led by some of the biggest legends from Final Fantasy'… |
Kotaku Thursday, May 8, 2025 2:10 PM  Chicago's comic and entertainment show, C2E2, took place just over a month ago, celebrating all things pop culture. This year's event saw high-profile guests appearing like Star Wars' John Boyega, Katey Sagal, Peter Weller, The Last of Us' Ashely Johnson, and all-time legend Judd Nelson. Andalongside them were guests… |
Kotaku Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:40 PM  President Trump hit a 90-day pause on a whole raft of "reciprocal" tariffs aimed at U.S. trading partners around the world. While many seem skeptical that the heavily criticized and widely unpopular import taxes could come back, what if Trump decided to do just that? A new report models what would happen under that… |
Kotaku Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:31 PM  I was gonna play Grand Theft Auto 6 regardless of who I got to be, but I gotta give a shoutout to Rockstar for giving everyone some eye candy with its protagonist duo, Jason and Lucia. While Jason is in a loving relationship with Lucia and seemingly straight (to be determined), that hasn't stopped gay men from… |
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Kotaku Thursday, May 8, 2025 11:50 AM  Mafia: The Old Country, the next entry in the Mafia franchise, is officially arriving on consoles and PC this August. And interestingly, despite nearly every publisher charging more for new games, the Mafia prequel will only cost $50 across all platforms. |
Kotaku Thursday, May 8, 2025 11:40 AM  Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has been hailed as a GOTY-contender and a refreshingly modern take on the beloved turn-based fantasy RPGs of yore. So it's fitting that players have discovered a strategy so broken it lets a single character do over 2 billion damage, enough to kill the hardest boss dozens of times over. |
Kotaku Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:30 AM  A Minecraft Movie hit big in theaters, reminding everyone how deep and far the legacy of the second best-selling game ever extends. But if you didn't want to brave the IRL chaos of loud kids and viral TikTok memes, you're in luck. The Jack Black green screen fever dream is hitting streaming services in mid-May. |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 3:16 PM  Most in-depth simulation games hone in on specific subjects or locations in order to keep their scope manageable. Cities Skylines and Sim City focus on urban centers. Microsoft Flight Simulator, Euro Truck Simulator 2, and Train Sim World each model types of vehicles. Worldwide Rush, though, takes a much broader approach to the genre, combining the globe-spanning scope of a game like Europa Universalis with the logistics management of something like Factorio or Satisfactory. It's also just launched a new demo showing off what that looks like in practice. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best grand strategy games, Best simulation games, Best strategy games |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 2:11 PM  The middle ages are well represented in strategy games, with some of the most celebrated entries to the genre including projects such as Manor Lords, Crusader Kings 3, Stronghold, and Age of Empires 2. There still seems to be plenty worth pulling from the era, though, if the launch of new Age of Empires and Total War Medieval 2-style RTS Knights of the Crusades is anything to go by. Launched on Monday, the new strategy game has already warranted solid user reviews, currently holding a 95% or 'Positive' rating on Steam. |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:24 PM  Microprose has re-established itself as a major player in the simulation game scene over recent years. The publisher is responsible for everything from the upcoming tactical games Airborne Ranger: Fightout and Dagger Directive to the RTS Battlefall: State of Conflict and milsim Exfil. The company doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon, as evidenced by the announcement that it's set to publish a new realistic FPS in the style of Arma 3, Operation Flashpoint, and Hell Let Loose called Afterconflict, which just launched a demo on Steam. |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:02 PM  When is the Europa Universalis 5 release date? Over the past decade, developer Paradox Interactive has taken a break from the Europa Universalis series, focusing on launching grand strategy hits like Crusader Kings 3, Stellaris, and Hearts of Iron 4 instead. The long wait is finally over, as Paradox has finally announced Europa Universalis 5. Europa Universalis is one of the most complex and sprawling strategy games ever created, launching Paradox into PC gaming superstardom. Europa Universalis 5 has been teased and anticipated for years, and now we have official confirmation that the 4X game is in development. Here's what we know about the Europa Universalis 5 release date, gameplay, and much more. Continue reading Europa Universalis 5 release date estimate, gameplay, and trailers MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best grand strategy games, Best strategy games, Best 4X games |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:31 PM  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 - May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:00 PM  Strategy games aren't defined by polygon counts and ray-traced lighting, the regular markers of spectacle in most other videogame genres. A game like Dwarf Fortress can be spectacular with no graphical depictions of reality, because its spreadsheet simulation is so vast as to feel like a reality of its own. The long-awaited Europa Universalis 5 is spectacular, not because of its visual fidelity (though it has touches of beauty), but because of the sheer size and complexity of its simulation. At first blush, this early build of EU5 overwhelmed me. As I acclimated to it, I found an emotional and intense strategic challenge unlike anything else I've played. When it releases, Europa Universalis 5 will perhaps be the best way to experience the mathematical sublime on PC. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best grand strategy games, Best strategy games, Best 4X games |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:00 PM  I've just finished watching GTA 6 trailer two for the 50th time, and I still can't comprehend just how incredible Rockstar's latest entry in this iconic franchise is looking. However, it's also got me worried that my gaming PC is going to need a few upgrades, despite my previous confidence that there would be no need to worry. It's been over 18 months since I defiantly stated that the GTA 6 system requirements wouldn't have me panicked and updating my PC gaming hardware just yet. Well, how times change, because GTA 6 trailer two for the open-world crime game just left my jaw wide open, and it's got me thinking it might be time to upgrade to the best graphics card I can afford, just to be safe. Continue reading I don't think my gaming PC is ready for GTA 6 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, GTA 6 map, GTA 6 soundtrack |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:22 PM  May 8, 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 May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:36 PM  Stardeus is an ambitious space game that came out back in 2022, combining the management design and strategy focus of projects like Rimworld, FTL, Factorio, and Stellaris into something new. It's garnered a 'Very Positive' user rating on Steam in the time since, but, as an Early Access game, there have always been big changes and additions on the horizon that stand to improve the experience even more. The latest of these is Stardeus' Ship Combat update, which provides a huge number of improvements and major new systems that seem well worth checking out. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best space games, Best strategy games on PC, Best management games |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:16 PM  What are the best Metroidvania games? Nintendo's Super Metroid and Konami's Castlevania: Symphony of the Night popularized the Metroidvania, but the genre has come into its own since these inaugural titles. While many of the best Metroidvanias try to recapture the spirit of their forebears, others expand into new territories by incorporating mechanics from RPGs, soulslikes, and even pinball. The result is a dynamic genre offering a wealth of familiar and fresh experiences - some recent, many of them cheap, and a few of them some of the best PC games ever made. Continue reading The 22 best Metroidvanias to play right now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hollow Knight system requirements, Best Metroidvania games, Best soulslike games |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:09 PM  Minecraft mobs are living entities in Minecraft. Short for mobile, these sometimes adorable, sometimes aggressive creatures roam the many biomes of the blocky universe. They will interact and respond to you, other players, and other mobs, whether that's a zombie literally knocking at your door or the chickens in your backyard coop. Many aspects make Minecraft one of the best PC games of all time, and its creatures definitely help - be they mythical or real, hostile or friendly. Minecraft mobs are susceptible to the same physics and environmental changes that affect players, such as catching fire or drowning. They can be attacked and killed with weapons, and when killed, they drop resources and experience points, with hostile mobs dropping rarer items on occasion. So, while you can add other mobs with various Minecraft mods, here's every Minecraft mob available in the vanilla game right now - and announced for the future. Continue reading Minecraft mobs list - all new and existing monsters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:07 PM  It seems like rumors pointing to Half-Life 3's existence are reaching a new fever pitch lately, but, as has been the case for more than a decade now, it's probably better to focus your attention on games in the series that actually exist until an actual launch date is announced. For anyone looking for newer versions of those games, there have been projects like the series' VR iteration, Half-Life: Alyx, the first game's remaster as Black Mesa, and, most recently, a demo section of Half-Life 2 remastered under the title of Half-Life 2 RTX. The latter of these options, HL2 RTX, was fairly underwhelming when it came out in March, but now, as the result of a new update, one of its biggest problems has just been fixed. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best old games, Best FPS games, Best VR games |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:00 PM  AMD is reportedly working on a way to bring its acclaimed FSR 4 upscaling tech to its older GPUs, such as the Radeon RX 7900 range. FSR 4 is currently exclusive to GPUs based on the RDNA 4 architecture, such as the AMD Radeon RX 9070, and it makes games look massively better than with older versions of FSR, thanks to its use of AI. It isn't just the new AMD GPUs that contain AI hardware, though. Several of the best graphics card models from its older RDNA 3 lineup also contain matrix cores, which are analogous to Nvidia's Tensor cores, even if they're not as powerful. As I found in my AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT review, FSR 4 is a substantial upgrade over FSR 3, resulting in a sharp image with hardly any of the ghosting, blurriness, and horrible digital noise that's clearly visible in games when you use previous versions of FSR. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 2:25 PM  May 8, 11am PT: An earlier version of this article incorrectly named Harebrained Schemes as the developer of Mechwarrior 5 Clans. The developer is Piranha Games Inc. With the success of Armored Core 6, the 2018 Battletech strategy game, and 2024's Mechwarrior 5 Clans, it feels as though we're in a great spot for mech games. Following up on its successful Smoke Jaguar spinoff, developer Piranha Games Inc. is picking up the trail of another clan with new DLC Ghost Bear: Flash Storm. Boasting a fresh 12-mission story campaign and eight additional mechs for the roster, it follows the eponymous crew at its lowest point as they attempt to reclaim lost glory. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best robot games, Best co-op games, Best space games |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 11:33 AM  What are the latest Fire Force Reignition codes? Reignited from the embers of Fire Force Online after two years, Fire Force Reignition is now here. Whether you loved the original FFO or are just hearing about the game for the first time, you can't go wrong with some free redemption codes to boost your in-game inventory or reroll abilities. Anime games are all the rage on Roblox, and it's difficult to know which are the best to play. Among the best Roblox games out there, Free Fire Online once reigned supreme, upsetting players of the fan-made game and the anime itself when it ended in 2023. Now that it has returned, here are all the latest Fire Force Reignition codes for rerolls, tokens, and more. Continue reading Fire Force Reignition codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Roblox games, Roblox promo codes, Roblox music codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:27 PM  What is the best wireless gaming headset? Freeing yourself from a cable by buying a wireless gaming headset is one of the most impactful upgrades you can make to your gaming setup. Not only does it stop you getting in a tangle, but it makes for a much cleaner look too. More importantly, many cordless options cans now handily compete with their wired counterparts, meaning you can find a pair that perfectly suits your ears. Our top choice of wireless gaming headset right now is the Epos H3Pro Hybrid thanks to it offering loads of features for an incredible price. For esports-focused gaming, the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro is our go-to while for wireless gaming earbuds the SteelSeries GameBuds are our recommendation. We've highlighted plenty of other great options below, though, and you can check out the how to choose and FAQ sections to learn more about what to look out for when buying. Continue reading Best wireless gaming headset 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 11:36 AM  What is the Mafia The Old Country release date? After eight years in late-60s New Bordeaux, developer Hangar 13 is finally bringing us back to where it all began. That's right, we're hopping continents for the next big Mafia installment, trading the streets of America for the vineyards of Sicily, but that's not to say wine is the only liquid you'll be staining your hands with. Promising an exploration of Mafia's criminal origins, Mafia The Old Country is being shaped up as a gritty prequel to the beloved mobster series, so don't be surprised if you see a few familiar, albeit younger faces in the new PC game. Read on to find out everything we know about The Old Country so far, including its release date. Continue reading Mafia The Old Country release date, trailer, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best PC games, Best action games, Best single player games |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 11:00 AM  Frostpunk 2 is in a bit of an odd state. While promising a survival experience that built upon the already solid, frozen foundations of its predecessor, it's struggled to attract the same numbers as its older sibling. As thousands play Frostpunk, the sequel is barely cresting 500 concurrents, with recent reviews landing it in Steam's 'Mixed' category. But there's an entire roadmap of new material set for release in 2025, with the first major update free to play right now. Reworking temperature and adding a brand-new map to Utopia Builder, now's a great time to strap on your snow shoes and try it out. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city-building games, Best survival games, Frostpunk 2 review |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 11:49 AM  I've just hit a big snag with my plan to test the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 next week, as it turns out I won't actually be able to publish a review of Team Jensen's new $299 graphics card before it comes out. That's because Nvidia has taken the extraordinary step not to issue the press with a pre-release driver. In fact, an Nvidia rep just told me that the first driver I'll be able to use is the public one that comes out on May 19, which is the GPU's launch day. Nvidia hasn't given me its reasoning for the decision, but it looks like a big flag covered in bright red dye to me. Does Nvidia think gamers won't buy the new GPU on the RTX 5060 release date if they actually know how it performs? Has Nvidia realized that this 8GB GPU is likely to fall over in some of the latest games at top settings, making its $299 price look a bit silly? I genuinely can't think of a single good reason why you'd refuse to give the press a driver so they can test it before release. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 review, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 review, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:44 AM  May 8, 2025: We added the latest Mobile Legends redeem codes to our list. 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 Mobile Legends redeem codes May 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Free PC games, Best MOBAs on PC, Mobile Legends redeem codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:33 AM  We've all thought about how we might survive in a post-apocalypse, and there's perhaps never been a cozier, more eye-catching way to fantasize than with new indie sandbox game Doloc Town. Combining the 2D exploration, platforming, and base building of Terraria with Stardew Valley style farm management, all wrapped in a lovingly rendered but unquestionably hostile post-apocalyptic world, Doloc Town feels a bit like a side-scrolling, pixel-art version of Fallout 76, and it's just landed in early access on Steam. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best sandbox games, Best RPGs, Best survival games |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:37 AM  What is the current and next Wuthering Waves banner? Otherwise known as Convenes, WuWa banners run on a three-week rotation, which doesn't give you much time to decide which characters to pull and which to skip. Our banner schedule includes both phases of the current Wuthering Waves update, along with all the upcoming banners to help you decide. The Wuthering Waves banner system is typical for gacha games, allowing you to spend your hard-earned Wuthering Waves Tides for a chance to acquire some of the best characters and weapons in WuWa 2.3 banners. The latest Wuthering Waves codes and events can help you redeem free currency to get started. Once you're flush with Tides, it's time to spend them all on the current and next Wuthering Waves banners. Continue reading Wuthering Waves banners - next, current, and 2.4 banners MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Wuthering Waves codes, Free PC games, Best anime games |
PCGamesN Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:00 AM  May 8, 2025: We added the latest news following GTA 6 trailer 2. When is GTA 6 coming out? Given how many years it takes to create open worlds of the same caliber as GTA 5, it's no surprise that Rockstar Games has already spent years developing GTA 6. Rockstar prefers to keep its secrets close to its chest until close to the end of development, but Take-Two has now confirmed when exactly we can expect it to arrive. The Grand Theft Auto 6 release date has certainly been a long time coming. Early gameplay leaks of GTA 6 surfaced online last year, along with lines of source code and development footage for the open-world game. There have been plenty of rumors and speculation surrounding the release date since then, but we finally have confirmation of the GTA 6 release date, story, and setting. Here's all the latest on GTA 6, including trailers and news, right here on PCGamesN. Continue reading GTA 6 release date, trailers, and latest Rockstar Games news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, GTA 6 map, GTA 6 soundtrack |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:53 PM  Did you know that Stardew Valley is the 21st best-selling game of all time? It's sold more than Skyrim! At least by the numbers we currently have, anyway. I don't care all that much about sales figures, but if creator Eric Barone cared more about money, I can only imagine that a sequel would be all but guaranteed. As it turns out though, the developer could actually see himself making a sequel to the beloved farming sim. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:43 PM  I'm not sure if the words cosy and apocalypse are generally ones that go hand in hand together, but Doloc Town is positioning itself as just that. Specifically, it's a quite lovely looking pixel-art farming sim set in a post-apocalypse, and it just launched in early access today. Like in many farming sims before it, there's the usual thing of tending to and growing your crops, cooking them up, fishing, that sort of thing. Where it differs is it's all on a 2D plane, obviously meaning you'll have to think about space quite differently. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 8, 2025 3:02 PM  Helldivers 2 is, very obviously, a game where you roleplay as space fascists. Like, the game explicitly treats you as fodder for a war against various supposedly evil species all in the name of colonising other planets. It's not subtle! But it's also silly as hell, so the shooter more or less gets away with it. Arrowhead just announced a new warbond though, and I'll be honest: the new outfits are probably the most fascist looking yet. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:30 PM  I think this Doom and Wolfenstein Mayhem Bundle from Humble is an easy win if you're even remotely interested in first-person shooters. For $28 / £21.16, you get fifteen titles spanning decades of FPS history. From the original DOOM to the more recent Wolfenstein reboots, this is a complete collection of mayhem. It's also the lowest price I've seen for a bundle with this much legacy and content in one place. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:05 PM  What do people that play Frostpunk call themselves, frostpunks? Feels too obvious, but I'm going to do it anyway. Breaking news frostpunks! There's a new big Frostpunk 2 update that's just arrived in the game, adding some pretty big additions and changes,so let's jump into them. First up, The Pit! No, it's not just some hole to chuck things in, it's a large new map with a "distinctive 'proto-crater' pit counted as mountain terrain," to be found within. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:30 PM  Mafia: The Old Country will release on August 8th, developers Hangar 13 and publishers 2K Games have confirmed, and look, here's a trailer featuring much headlong bloodshed in the villas, citrus groves and *squints* mysterious firelit dungeons of early 20th century Sicily. With GTA 6 now releasing in 2026, the new Mafia is the criminal enterprise to beat this year. Rather than trying to fill the hole left by the Rockstar colossus, it's playing things small with "a focused, linear experience that combines quality storytelling, authentic era immersion and a refined take on the familiar Mafia gameplay," according to Hangar 13 president Nick Baynes. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:30 PM  The horizon glows red. Europa Universalis 5 is posturing itself as the next grandaddy of grand strategy. It follows 12 years of updates and expansions to Europa Universalis 4, so it has some catching up to do. But much of the historical simulation is in place, along with new features and a fresh focus on the rowdy populations you'll be lording it over. Like its predecessors, Europa Universalis 5 will be a deeply complex game. I'm going to do my best to explain it. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:12 PM  Paradox have announced grand strategy game Europa Universalis 5, following some teasers last week. It's the next big entry in the series of complex globe-spanning historical simulations, and having played a little as the hapless ruler of Korea in the 14th century, I can confirm that it is so far as chunky, complicated, and deep as usual. The changes in this sequel won't look wild or revolutionary to a dabbler, but seasoned tyrants might find a lot to pique their interest. Come see a trailer below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 8, 2025 11:58 AM  We all know that Palworld developer Pocketpair are currently dealing with a lawsuit from Mario maker Nintendo. Specifically, it's over patent rights, rather than something like copyright infringement which everyone was expecting given the liberties that Palword takes with its Pal designs. In November it was confirmed what those patents are, partially relating to the fact you could throw out your Pals from a ball and they'd appear, similar to Pokemon Legends Arceus. That feature was patched out from Palworld though, and in a new post Pocketpair has confirmed that this is because of the ongoing lawsuit. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, May 8, 2025 11:45 AM  3D platformer Paperklay has perhaps the least appealing protagonists I've seen in a game recently. I hate avian buddy duo "Chick & Nugget" and all their works, beginning with the ghastly 3am pun that appears to have spawned them. Look at that ampersand, dangling in the middle like a chunk of gristle. What an absolute crime against typography. And chickens. And platform game levels made of paper and card - you'd never put an actual chicken nugget on dioramas like these, the grease would ruin it. I also mistrust Chick's beady black eyes, and I can't abide the fact that Nugget is wearing a fragment of eggshell for pants. That's like a human child using a placenta as a necktie! Argh! |
Siliconera Thursday, May 8, 2025 5:00 PM
Kotobukiya announced it will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Bishoujo figure line with a new exhibition that will include merchandise inspired by Juri from Street Fighter and Hsien-Ko from Darkstalkers. They are two of multiple characters who will be featured at the event, which starts on May 27, 2025.
The exhibition aims to celebrate the work of artist Shunya Yamashita, who is responsible for the designs behind the Kotobukiya Bishoujo series. It will be held between May 27, 2025 and June 1, 2025 at the Namba Marui store in Osaka, Japan. The merchandise available at the exhibition focuses on the Street Fighter and Darkstalker series, with Cammy, Chun-Li, and Juri being predominantly featured for the former, and Felicia, Morrigan, Lilith, and Hsien-Ko for the latter.
Here's the full list of merchandise available for the upcoming Kotobukiya Bishoujo exhibition:
You can see some of the items below:
Edition88 will produce some of the aforementioned Shunya Yamashita prints, which will also include illustrations from SNK characters and Tekken characters that are now available from the Edition88 online store. As a reminder, Kotobukiya announced a Bishoujo figure of Hsien-Ko that will release sometime on September 2025.
The Kotobukiya Bishoujo Street Fighter and Darkstalkers merchandise will be available at the 15th anniversary Shunya Yamashita exhibition.
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Siliconera Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:00 PM
The next part of the Final Fantasy VII high school AU scenario for FFVII Ever Crisis kicked off, and this time it involves the PE teacher Barret Wallace Ever Crisis Academy Seven weapon and gear. We can get the five-star Teacher's Paper Fan and Seventh High Athletic Gear outfit for him from it. It also features the five-star Ogrekiller Ultimate Weapon for Glenn, just like the Tifa banner.
The Barret Teacher's Paper Fan weapon in FFVII Ever Crisis features the C Ability Winds of Discipline. It hits all enemies and deals wind damage, and their resistance to that element will be decreased and he gets a Veil shield if his health is below 50%. The R Abilities on it are Boost PATK and Boost Wind Potency.
As for the gear, Barret can wear Seventh High Athletic Gear. This looks like a blue tracksuit. It features the R Abilities Physical and Magic Ward and Gym Teacher's Whistle. The former increases phys and mag defense by 15%, while the latter increases wind ability damage by 30% and increases phys ability damage if his Attack Stance Command Gauge is at max when he's wearing this.
In addition to the banner, another weapon we can earn in the FFVII Ever Crisis event Ever Crisis Academy Seven is now available. We can trade in items to get a five-star Set Square for Glenn. This looks like the type of ruler, though he'll wield it like an axe.
You can see a pictures of Barret's weapon and gear and Glenn's weapons in the official Square Enix images below.
The other weapon we can earn is the Folding Ruler, which behaves like a sword, for Sephiroth.
Final Fantasy VII Ever Crisis is available on the PC and mobile devices, and the FFVII Ever Crisis Academy high school AU event and banners will run until May 28, 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, May 8, 2025 3:00 PM
PQube announced the release date for Bustafellows Season 2, the sequel to the adventure and otome game that originally appeared on the Switch and PC. It will debut on July 17, 2025, and we'll see it both digitally and physically. There's also a demo immediately available on Steam.
There are also details about physical copies and bonuses. As usual, the game will only be available physically on the Switch. If you get it at or just after launch, it comes with a character booklet. That will show concept art and offer insight on the game's development from Nippon Cultural Broadcasting Extend Inc. There's also already a photo showing how that looks
Here's how the booklet with first-run copies:
Extend Shop is also selling the Deluxe Edition, and it does support worldwide shipping. That costs ¥9,680 (~$68). It comes with a voice drama CD, soundtrack CD, pamphlet, Turtle Pizza shop card, and Turtle Pizza illustrated portrait inside a box that looks like a Turtle Pizza box.
There's also a new trailer for Bustafellows Season 2 that highlights characters we will get to romance in this otome game as we solve the new mystery. It prioritizes peeks at the different love interests.
Bustafellows Season 2 will come to the Switch and PC via Steam, and the global release date is July 17, 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, May 8, 2025 2:00 PM
Once again, MegaHouse will release a collection of Sanrio Kaitai Puzzle Fantasy figures that shows the skeletons of the features characters, and this time the four in the collection will feature two My Melody designs and two Kuromi options. These launch at the end of June 2025 in honor of the characters' anniversaries. (My Melody is turning 50, and Kuromi is 20.) As with past entries in this line, this will be a blind box collection, with a single one costing 1,210円 (~$8). So you won't know which character or color you'll get. Big Bad Toy Store is selling a full set of four, which is how they appear packaged on shelves, for $63.99.
How it works is all of these Sanrio Kaitai Puzzle Fantasy Kuromi and My Melody figures is a figure you assemble by constructing the skeleton, then adding a layer showing part of the character on top of it. So you'll start with the back half of the skeleton and pieces representing the heart and brain. Then, you put the "front" of the skeleton on. The puzzle is finished when you put on half of the character's body so you can see their normal self on their right side and their skeleton still on their left. For this collection, the two Kuromi variants feature her with either a purple and white or black and white color scheme, and there are decorations on her ears. With My Melody, both options are pink and white, but her ears are either up or in a lop ear pose with decorations on them. Each one is 65mm (two and a half inches) tall.
Here's how all four styles look:
We've seen these twice before. In 2023, models of Cinnamoroll, Hello Kitty, Kuromi, and My Melody showed up. Those variants only involved a pink and white My Melody and purple and white Kuromi. Another round returned in 2024, with Cinnamoroll, Kuromi, My Melody, and Pompompurin once again part of it. The run released in December 2024 in Japan included Hangyodon, Hello Kitty, another Kuromi variant, and Pochacco. Ones also appeared based on Justice League heroes and Delicious in Dungeon ones.
The Sanrio Kaitai Puzzle Fantasy Kuromi and My Melody figures showing both characters' skeletons will launch in Japan in June 2025.
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Siliconera Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:00 PM
MegaHouse announced that 2B from NieR: Automata will become a Desktop Army figure. She'll launch in the second half of October 2025 in Japan. She'll cost 9,900円 (~$68). At time of writing, it seems the only store with worldwide shipping carrying it is AmiAmi, which is selling it for about $58.46.
The trademark of the Desktop Army line is that all of the characters are about 80mm (three inches) tall, and the figures are articulated, come with accessories, and are compatible with all past armor and accessories with other characters. This figure includes both 2B and Pod 042. You also get two swords with her, which are Virtuous Contract and Virtuous Treaty. These can be held in her hand or attached to her back.
Here's a closer look at the character, some possible poses, and the accessories she'll come with from MegaHouse.
Desktop Army is an established MegaHouse line of original figures that included plenty of crossovers prior to the 2B NieR: Automata announcement. For example, Persona 3's Aigis joined the collection in 2021. One set brought Evangelion's Shinji and Kaworu into the fold. There were also ones based on Fate/Stay Night characters, Princess Connect heroines, and Alice Gear units.
This isn't the only recent NieR: Automata merchandise to appear. Square Enix shared a Black Box rubber tray with glow-in-the-dark elements as part of a new collection headed to Japan.
MegaHouse's NieR: Automata 2B Desktop Army figure will debut in Japan in late October 2025. The gamecan be found on the Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The NieR: Automata anime is streaming on Crunchyroll.
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Siliconera Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:00 PM
Pocketpair announced a number of changes made and coming to Palworld as a result of the lawsuit filed by Nintendo based on its similarities to Pokemon. This is one of the more extensive responses to the lawsuit filed in 2024, which claimed several patents were violated. The statement confirmed why one change was made to resemble a connection to Poke Balls, and noted another is coming regarding traveling via Pals.
The change that already happened involved Pal Spheres, the equivalent of Poke Balls. In Palworld, these hold Pals and throwing one with a character in it would allow you to summon the character to appear alongside you. The company said it made that change because of the lawsuit, so now a Pal just appears next to a player after an owned one is called.
The next change will arrive in 0.5.5. When that patch arrives, we won't ride Pals like we do Pokemon to travel in Palworld anymore. Instead, we need to reply on the Glider equipment. When a player holds one, they will be able to pull it out and fly on it. Some that served that purpose included Celaray and Galeclaw. Pocketpair did say Pal buffs that affected the Glider, such as Celaray letting you move more swiftly, will still be present.
So far, all of the changes to Palworld Pocketpair made in response to the Nintendo lawsuit address gameplay mechanics similar to ones in the Pokemon series and don't address issues about similar character designs. As anyone who played either game can attest, many character designs bear an uncanny resemblance. Some of the most obvious ones are how Lamball looks like Wooloo, Cattiva resembles Zorua, Anubis seems based on Lucario, Chillet has Goodra vibes, Cremis seems like Eevee, Bristla resembles Bellossom, Bushi looks like Hisuian Decidueye, Foxcicle seems like Ninetails, Katress has a Mismagius look, and Depresso is a dead ringer for Espurr.
Palworld is available in early access for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Thursday, May 8, 2025 11:00 AM
Sony and Kojima Productions announced that there will be a PS5 Dualsense controller based on Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, but the limited edition design will only be sold directly through the PlayStation online storefront. These will appear on June 26, 2025, though we can pre-order the peripheral at 10am ET in the US and 10am local time in Europe on May 22, 2025.
As this is a limited edition controller, Sony noted that it won't be able to share exact quantities for each region. The company did share a price for it, however. It will cost $84.99/€84.99/£74.99 /¥12,480. Standard Dualsenses tend to cost around $79.99. This comes after price increases on the PS5 and some peripherals were already announced for multiple places worldwide. The announcement on the PlayStation Blog didn't note if tariffs will affect the price in the US, since the product will be shipping in June 2025.
Here's a closer look at the Death Stranding 2 Dualsense PS5 controller. It largely looks like a standard, black version of the peripheral. However, the touchpad features a logo and design based on Drawbridge, the new organization found in this installment. There are also accents on the left and right grips based on technologies and designs found in the game.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach will come to the PS5 on June 26, 2025, and the themed DualSense controller will be able to pre-order starting on May 22, 2025 ahead of its June 26, 2025 debut.
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Siliconera Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:00 AM
Square Enix has published a new tweet describing the newer 3D model for Yuffie Kisaragi in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth in more detail. The company explained how it further emphasized the ninja characteristics of Yuffie with the model changes while depicting her growth in FFVII Rebirth following her earlier debut in Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade.
The company added the amount of information to emphasize Yuffie's Japanese theme by adding a detailed armor sleeve to her left arm, along with a belt and pouch to her pants. In addition, it designed the pouch in such a way that enables Yuffie to carry multiple kunais, which are essential for a ninja character.
Square Enix also explained the way it made Yuffie's close-up bust CG. It intended to give her a more matured appearance as she grows up through her new journey with Cloud's group.
The original Japanese official tweet is also available to view right below:
Yuffie has thus joined the list of FFVII Rebirth characters whose 3D models are being described in more detail by Square Enix. The company had previously explained the models for Barret Wallace, Tifa Lockhart, Cloud Strife, and Sephiroth.
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is readily available worldwide on PlayStation 5 and PC.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:33 PM
The Stash and Dash Storage Unit is the only new addition to Schedule 1 in the latest update, and you can add it to your list of properties.
If you're running out of space in the Docks Warehouse and the Barn, the new property will be immensely helpful. While it's not as big as the two other properties, the new location can be a great choice for beginners.
Stash and Dash Storage Unit location in Schedule 1
The new patch notes don't describe the exact location of the new Storage Unit, which makes it a tad confusing. However, the easiest way to locate it is to buy the place from Ray's Realty. You'll have to spend $5,000 to purchase, which is significantly lower than what it costs to purchase either the Docks Warehouse or the Barn.
Once you've purchased the location, you can access it as one of your other properties. Despite being named as a storage unit, you can set up your business at that location as well.
To reach the location, reach Taco Ticklers (your starting point on the map). Take the road to Dan's Hardware. The Storage Unit is opposite the Taco Ticklers. Once you've purchased the business, it will be marked on the map, making it easier for you to find it.
How to use the Stash and Dash Storage Unit in Schedule 1
The Stash and Dash are significantly smaller, and they're not my favorite. If you're just getting started, you can easily buy it for a cheap price. It has one small room and a narrow space going to the back. There's not much to keep at this location (another reason why I feel it's beginner-friendly, as you won't have too many tools available at your disposal).
That's pretty much all you can do with the new Storage Unit. Make sure to go through the full notes to note down all the new additions now available in both the beta and the full version of the game.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 4:18 PM
The long-awaited Brushes with Death DLC, teased in the Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 roadmap, is almost here. With the Barber update and Hardcore mode behind us, players can dive into a mysterious new story waiting to be uncovered. Here's what you can expect from this intriguing DLC.
When does KCD2 Brushes with Death DLC come out?
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's Brushes with Death DLC launches on May 15. While an exact time hasn't been confirmed, past launches have debuted at 10 AM CT, so it's likely the same will happen here. Here's a countdown to the release of Brushes with Death:
Information about the Brushes with Death DLC has been pretty vague, but the teaser has provided more clarity. When the artwork was first revealed, it hinted that the DLC would feature a "quest that tests Henry's skills like never before." You can expect a challenge similar to the grueling Hardcore mode. The trailer offers a glimpse of the quest's start, showing a man tied to a pole while conversing with a demonic skull.
The man tied to the pole is the same painter we see in the DLC's cover art. He seems to be in a dire situation, where he starts arguing with a skull. Although we have yet to see why the painter has found himself in this predicament, the description suggests it's tied to his past. Henry will, of course, get caught up in this and possibly help him out of a tricky situation. Or, maybe the painter could turn out to be the antagonist. We'll just have to see which way it turns out.
Those who purchased the KCD2 Expansion Pass will automatically receive the Brushes with Death DLC, as it's included in the bundle. The pass costs around $29.99 and provides additional content, like the Shields of Seasons Passing item set, which contains four shield designs to add more style to Henry's gear. If you didn't buy the pass, you can still purchase the DLC separately, though the pricing has yet to be revealed.
Brushes with Death isn't the only DLC coming to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. By autumn, we'll see Legacy of the Forge, where Henry will restore Kuttenberg's forge and work toward becoming a master blacksmith. The adventure then ends with Mysteria Ecclesiae, leading you into the heart of the Sedletz Monastery, a place harboring the source of a deadly illness. With all three DLCs on the way, it seems like the excitement for KCD2 will never stop, and I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up as a Game of the Year contender.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 3:43 PM Bungie reassures fans that Star Wars-flavored DLC is still 'a Destiny story with Destiny characters'
In a world where seemingly every game features an IP crossover, Destiny 2 fans have voiced their concerns loudly about the upcoming Star Wars-inspired Renegades expansion that Bungie announced this week.
I noticed a lot of Destiny players voicing their concerns about a full-fledged Star Wars DLC, and rightfully so, especially after pre-order bonuses now allow Guardians to dress up like Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, or General Grievous, on top of other previous themed items. But Bungie is asking gamers to let them cook and trust the process when it comes to Renegades.
In today's This Week in Destiny blog post, Bungie recapped the big announcements from earlier in the week regarding Year of Prophecy and Destiny 2's new Fate Saga. And one of the top minds behind the game says not to expect a Duel of the Fates just yet.
"Rest assured, Guardians - everything in Renegades is in-canon for the Destiny universe, but we're leaning into the aesthetic, tone and vibe of Star Wars to tell a Destiny story with Destiny characters," assistant game director Robbie Stevens said.
This doesn't really explain what Renegades is or will be about, and so gamers only have the visuals already released to go off of for now, so I understand the slight panic for those who are worried about Destiny losing its identity to a metaverse-like world. In the teaser trailer, Guardians can be seen wielding Star Wars blasters and the legendary lightsaber, but beyond that, not much else is known. And that's likely by design.
With Renegades not due to launch until Dec. 2, whatever's coming in Destiny 2's story will remain secret for the next few months at least, until the expansion is detailed in a new developer stream sometime this fall ahead of its release.
Before Renegades, Destiny 2 gamers can look forward to The Edge of Fate DLC on July 15, a new raid on July 29, and large-scale update called Ash & Iron coming to the game on Sept. 2. Until then, Bungie will be working on Renegades behind the scenes to deliver something Star Wars-flavored while not being an outright IP collab like this season of Fortnite.
Basically, don't expect Luke Skywalker to be an NPC in this DLC. At least, not yet.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 2:39 PM
After almost a decade, Stardew Valley still reigns supreme in the cozy genre, largely thanks to consistent updates year after year. The question on every fan's mind is what's next on developer ConcernedApe's agenda: Will there be a Stardew Valley sequel, or will the focus shift to Haunted Chocolatier instead?
Even though it's been leaning toward the latter, ConcernedApe has once again shaken things up with a new update. Here's what you need to know about a potential Stardew Valley 2.
Will there be a Stardew Valley sequel?
In the TigerBelly podcast, host Bobby Lee asks ConcernedApe (Eric Barone) about the possibility of a Stardew Valley 2. ConcernedApe explains that adding new content to the original game is easier than starting fresh with a sequel. However, he does mention, "I might eventually make a Stardew Valley 2." So, while there's a strong possibility for a sequel, nothing is set in stone yet.
Since Stardew Valley's inception, there has been ongoing speculation about what a sequel could look like. Fans have voiced general desires, such as more NPCs and interactions, along with more ambitious ideas, like incorporating a city environment. A city mixed with a farming sim could be an interesting twist, or at the very least, provide a way to access such a place to diversify the game's landscape.
Unfortunately, a sequel might not happen for a while, as ConcernedApe and his team are currently focused on the upcoming title Haunted Chocolatier. He shares that he doesn't want to be known solely as "the Stardew Valley guy," which is why he's investing time in exploring new creative projects. Haunted Chocolatier has been shrouded in mystery since its announcement almost three years ago, with no official release date. ConcernedApe notes there's still much work to be done, hinting at a rough timeframe within the next five years for its release.
While Stardew Valley 2 hasn't been officially set in motion, the original game may still have more to offer. ConcernedApe suggests that new updates could still happen. However, any future update will likely be announced once the new features are fully ready for launch. This cautious approach is partly due to community backlash after the most recent update was released solely on PC at first, leaving other platforms waiting.
Beyond discussions of Stardew Valley 2 and Haunted Chocolatier, the podcast delves into the origins of Stardew Valley. ConcernedApe explains that when he first released the game, it wasn't "totally finished," which is why so many updates followed. He also mentions that his inspiration came from playing Harvest Moon, a game widely credited with starting the farming sim phenomenon.
ConcernedApe confirms in the podcast that he and Harvest Moon creator Yasuhiro Wada have met and exchanged compliments about each other's games. If Stardew Valley 2 ever happens, it could establish a series with a cultural impact similar to Harvest Moon, creating a legacy that shapes the farming sim genre for years to come. The influence of both games on the industry is undeniable, and a sequel would only strengthen that legacy, expanding the world and its possibilities.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 2:02 PM
Destiny 2's new era begins in 2025 with the Year of Prophecy, which begins the Fate Saga of the franchise after the Light and Darkness Saga ended with The Final Shape expansion.
As part of Year of Prophecy, two main expansions will launch, called The Edge of Fate and Renegades. With the first one just around the corner, we know a bit about what to expect, including a new destination called Kepler, a new raid shortly after launch, and an all-new story that pushes the world's lore in new directions.
Basically, Destiny 2 isn't going anywhere any time soon, especially with two more expansions confirmed for 2026, called Shattered Cycle and The Alchemist. While the Light and Darkness Saga has ended, it seems as though the world of the Destiny franchise may just be getting started.
For now, though, here's what we know about when you can get your hands on D2's next big DLCs.
Destiny 2: Year of Prophecy release dates
There are several key dates to keep in mind when it comes to Destiny 2 in 2025, with even more dates to be revealed. But here are some big ones for you to mark on your calendar for this year.
Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate countdown
The newest expansion for Destiny 2, The Edge of Fate, is due to launch on July 15, 2025. If it's like other expansions, there will be some server downtime beforehand, and the game should be playable again starting at around 11am CT on that day.
Here's a countdown that ends exactly on July 15 at 11am CT:
The Edge of Fate seems to deal with time travel, including relics of the past and a mysterious new character named Lodai. Guardians must head to the edge of the Sol system to find Kepler, the new location, and unravel the mysteries within.
The new expansion will add new story missions, new locations to visit, new missions, new weapons and gear, a new Fallen enemy that can fly, a new raid launching on July 29, and more. Launch day is just the beginning for the expansion, with a large-scale update named Ash & Iron due to come out on Sept. 2, boasting new and reprised activities, new sandbox meta, new events, new modifiers and challenges, and new gear and artifact mods.
But that's not the last DLC coming for Destiny 2 in 2025. Oh no, we're just getting started, and up next we will go to a galaxy far, far away.
Destiny 2: Renegades countdown
The second expansion for Destiny 2 in 2025 is called Renegades, and it draws heavy inspiration from Star Wars. Characters can be seen holding Star Wars-like blasters and lightsabers, but the story will be true to Destiny's lore and world, and is an official partnership between Bungie and Lucasfilm Games.
Destiny 2: Renegades is scheduled to launch on Dec. 2, 2025 at around 11am CT. Here's a countdown until then:
Renegades will include a new dungeon, new story, new missions, new weapons, gear, and a bunch more when it drops to close out 2025, and another new year of Destiny 2 can begin again when the DLC's major update Shadow & Order arrives on March 3, 2026.
This article will be updated with more information whenever it becomes available.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 2:00 PM
The No Nonsense Evolution is available in EA FC 25, and it's the perfect opportunity to upgrade one of your CBs.
The new evolution took a few more minutes to go live, but it's quite easily one of the best ones among the recently released. It's free to use, and offers stat boosts, overall upgrades, new roles, along with fresh playstyles. This guide will help you make the best decision possible in terms of which cards to use.
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EA FC 25 No Nonsense Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the No Nonsense Evolution in EA FC 25.
EA FC 25 No Nonsense Evolution upgrades
There are four levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 3 upgrades
Level 4 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade conditions
Level 2 upgrade conditions
Level 3 upgrade conditions
Level 4 upgrade conditions
Best players to use in the No Nonsense Evolution Evolution
Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution. There are more than 3,000 cards to choose from.
While these are all great options, check your club for potential contenders, including evo chains. The only limitation of this evolution is that you can only use cards from the EFL Championship, the WSL, and the Premier League. This reduces the potential for the evolution, but it's still an excellent one to consider.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:53 PM
If you want a fun weapon in Fortnite, the Star Wars Galactic Battles Lightsaber is what you need. These lightweight swords let your character rapidly swing them around to take out enemies quickly. They even have special abilities, depending on your alignment.
The difficult part is learning where to find them. Although you can get lucky and obtain a Lightsaber through player elimination drops, there are a few guaranteed spawns you can explore. Here's exactly how to find a Lightsaber during Fortnite Chapter Six, season three.
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How to find Lightsabers in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battles
There are three ways to find Lightsabers during Fortnite's Star Wars Galactic Battles season:
The best way to get one is to find one of Fortnite's Training Rift Gate NPCs and join the Jedi or the Sith. Below is a list of every NPC you can find at the time of writing:
You can find them by looking for faction icons on your in-game map during a match. These markers appear after the first storm starts, so you'll have to survive for a couple of minutes before spotting them. Every icon has swords in the center, with Rey's being blue, Mace Windu's being purple, and both Darth Maul and Darth Sidious' being red. Their spawn locations and which NPCs appear per match are completely random, and you're not guaranteed to find every character each time.
Visiting one of these locations and talking to the gate's hologram will reward you with a Lightsaber of your chosen faction during the round, letting you use their respective abilities alongside your usual attacks.
Alternatively, you can loot Lightsabers off other players. While you're not guaranteed to get one with every elimination, there's a chance you'll find one if they have one in their inventory while fighting you. Your best bet is to look for people swinging Lightsabers around, particularly during fights with other players, to ensure you secure one after a swift defeat. Otherwise, you can try to get lucky and pick one up by fighting anyone you encounter throughout the match.
Your last option is heading down to Vader Samurai's Solitude to fight Darth Vader. Defeating him gives you a special Lightsaber with a unique ability, Force Saber Throw. But other players will likely contest this spot, so watch your surroundings as you approach this area.
Overall, this method differs from previous Fortnite seasons that required you to fight Darth Vader to get a Lightsaber. Nowadays, talking to the right people—or, in this case, holograms—is how you'll get one without much trouble. Fighting Darth Vader will reward you with a special Lightsaber, but doing so is completely optional.
All Lightsaber abilities in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battles
The Lightsaber ability you gain depends on which faction you align yourself with during your Fortnite matches and whether you're using Darth Vader's version. All five Lightsaber types come with the following abilities:
Each Lightsaber also has a unique Force Ability. Here's a list of every Lightsaber type and their extra abilities:
If you join the Jedi and talk to Rey, you'll gain a blue Lightsaber and access to Force Push. For anyone looking to side with the Sith, speak to Darth Sidious or Darth Maul to get a red Lightsaber instead alongside Force Lightning or Force Throw. Another option is Mace Windu's purple Lightsaber, granting you Force Pull to bring enemies closer to you.
While some are defensive weapons that can knock opponents away, including off high ledges or into the storm, others, like Force Lightning and Force Throw, are offensive attacks intended to inflict extra damage to your foes. Similarly, Darth Vader's version grants you Force Saber Throw, letting you throw your Lightsaber at your enemies if you prefer a more chaotic fighting style.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 1:33 PM
The prayers of EA FC 25 players seem to have been heard. In a surprising change of plans, EA Sports has added 93+ guaranteed TOTS picks as part of the rewards for Champions finals, which is a welcome tweak to say the least.
Players securing ranks five or above will be able to pick between TOTS cards rated 93 or above. If you've played the first two weeks of TOTS this year, you'll know exactly why this is an incredible change.
The addition of 93+ TOTS picks was much needed for the EA FC 25 community
Team of the Season (TOTS) is supposed to be the best time to play Ultimate Team. The promo is filled with special cards, and there are plenty of them available in packs at any given point in time. Unfortunately, the campaign has been mixed at best in the first couple of weeks. The lack of exchanges has practically killed the menu grind as we know it.
To make matters worse, the rewards from all the modes have been pretty mediocre at best. While it was easy to get TOTS cards from Champions Finals, the quality of the rewards wasn't worth it. There have been numerous instances where players have finished in Rank 1 and received items that hardly have any value on the market.
If you're among the better-skilled players in the community, there's hope for you. If you can secure Rank 5 (or above), the TOTS picks will only feature cards rated 93 or above. While this doesn't automatically guarantee you the best cards, the lower-rated items won't be available in the pool of rewards. If you're someone who grinds the Champions Finals mode, the chances for your efforts to reward you with something good are going to be higher with the recent change.
The rewards might not remove all the problems that the community and I have with the TOTS season as a whole. The lack of exchanges has practically killed grind, and it's very difficult to pack the better cards. Thankfully, the Champions Finals is one outlet to exploit if you can secure nine wins or more in a given weekend.
The picks will feature TOTS from both the men's and women's leagues, which could lead to some frustration. But you'll get cards that have decent overall ratings, and most players should receive items that will be usable in their Ultimate Team squads.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:55 PM
The Cheshire Cat's final friendship quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley, On a Wild Cheshire Chase, is a doozy. He's here to send you on a scavenger hunt, giving you riddles to solve and several locations to explore outside your village.
The best part? It gets trickier the further you progress. The final reward is worth it, but it's easy to get stuck if you're unsure how to figure out the Cheshire Cat's riddles. Here's a complete guide to completing the On a Wild Cheshire Chase quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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Talking to Alice about the Scavenger Hunt note
You'll begin the Cheshire Cat's "On a Wild Cheshire Chase" quest when you reach level 10 friendship with him and complete his pre-requisite mission, The Uncrafting Station. After maxing his friendship level, speak to the Cheshire Cat to hear about a special surprise: a scavenger hunt.
Throughout this first conversation, the Cheshire Cat will describe this scavenger hunt before giving you a note. The note reads as follows:
"Hidden memories ready to bloom, are in your hands, yours to consume."
We won't have to think hard about this puzzle. Instead, our next task is to ask Alice, who deduces that we should eat the note. Head into your inventory and interact with it like you would a regular food item to consume it, revealing a purple memory orb.
Finding the Cheshire Cat's Memory location
Once you interact with the purple memory orb, you'll see an image of a realm door inside Dream Castle with the Cheshire Cat's signature face and a tree with what appears to be old milk and white roses. Our next destination is the Beauty and the Beast realm door in Dream Castle.
Arriving at this location will show a sparkling tree that appears exactly like it does in the memory. Interacting with it will grant you some spoiled milk and white roses, the latter of which you'll need to return to the Alice in Wonderland Realm following a brief conversation with Alice.
Going back to where the white roses were painted red
Following your chat with Alice, you decide to return to her realm to figure out what to do with these white roses. You'll need to head back to the Queen's Garden from previous quests, which you can access by traveling through the realm's forest until you find a purple teleport mushroom in the back corner of the area.
If you're starting from the entrance, go forward along the forest's path until you can't anymore before turning right and running left to find it. The mushroom will teleport you to the Queen's Garden, so you won't have to go through the guard and lever puzzle again.
Once you arrive in the Queen's Garden, look for a white rose tree near a heart gate. Placing the roses inside will give you some Dried Sprouts, which you can pick up to activate a portal. This portal will teleport you to Mickey's Secret Room, where you'll quickly notice the Cheshire Cat's footprints. Follow these footprints until you spot a pink Cheshire Catfish.
You now have three mysterious items on hand from this quest. While the quest may look close to completion, there's a secret fourth item to obtain.
Finding the Cheshire Cat's final item
As you speak to the Cheshire Cat about the three resources you just collected, he'll reveal that there's a fourth item to find. It'll appear as the "final item" in your quest log, with no other hints aside from the following hint from the Cheshire Cat:
"I'm small and round, crushed and ground. A bean, they say, to start the day. What am I?"
Thankfully, this is all we need to figure out the solution. The final item is a coffee bean, which you can collect from the Glade of Trust. If you already have some coffee beans, head straight to an oven or stovetop and toss the three quest items alongside a coffee bean bag into the cooking pot.
These four items will make a Cheshire Concoction. While it's not immediately clear what this does, a quick trip back to the Cheshire Cat's tree will answer that for us.
Using the Cheshire Concoction to fish in Frosted Heights
With the Cheshire Concoction in hand, return to the Cheshire Cat to learn more about it. Turns out, you'll be doing some fishing next after consuming this concoction. He'll give you another riddle, but your character quickly deduces its meaning. It's time to venture into Frosted Heights.
After drinking the concoction, start fishing around Frosted Heights until you catch a Cheshire Chest. It is partially luck-based, so don't worry if you need to fish at a few spots before finding it. Once you have the chest, return to the Cheshire Cat to receive a Cheshire Cat Jacket and matching gloves, marking the end of the On a Wild Cheshire Chase quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:36 PM
Han Solo isn't easily swayed, and convincing him to join your cause requires quite a bit of effort in Fortnite's Star Wars Galactic Battle season. To unlock him as an ally, you need to complete Han Solo's story quests.
Han's got some big tasks for you to tackle before he's willing to fight by your side. If you want to convince him to help out, you need to know how to complete all of Han Solo's story quests in Fortnite.
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All Han Solo story quests in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle
Han Solo has four story quests to complete to get him on your side in Fortnite. Two of these quests are quite straightforward and only require you to talk with him, so it's the other two that can be a bit tricky to get done. The four tasks you need to finish are:
Meet Han Solo in Fortnite
To unlock his story quests, you need to meet and talk with Han Solo. The process for completing all story quests in the Star Wars season is a bit unique, so before you can work on any of them, you first need to discover and complete story quests.
You can find the Han Solo NPC hanging around the inside of the central cantina at Outpost Enclave. He wanders around the building a bit, but he can always be found inside. Interact with him and select the option marked by a white diamond icon to start his quests.
Damage structures from beyond 22 meters away in Fortnite
Han's first task for you is to damage structures from beyond 22 meters away. This is a pretty flexible quest, so it's entirely up to you how you choose to get it done. Most weapons work pretty well for this task, but so do certain vehicles.
I chose to complete this task using Mace Windu's training to fully dismantle a BURD To Go location. All force abilities can be used to complete this task, so if you manage to get to a Training Rift Gate, you can use the skills you learn to get this task done. Flying vehicles like TIE Fighters and X-Wings also have powerful guns that deal lots of damage from far away and work well for this task.
If you're not having any luck finding the fancier Star Wars weapons and loot, you can use any regular weapons you come across. It can be tough to figure out how far away 22 meters is, but it's closer than you think. You can use the image above for a rough estimate of how far away you need to be.
Defeat Stormtroopers in Fortnite
Han's next quest is for you to defeat five Stormtroopers so he can see what you're capable of. Just as they are in all Star Wars content, Stormtroopers are terrible shots, so fighting them is fairly easy.
Finding them is a bit trickier, though, especially if you don't know where to look. There are eight locations you can visit to find Stormtroopers around the island in Fortnite.
Not all of these locations have five Stormtroopers hanging around, so it's best to visit either Vader Samurai Solitude or the First Order Base if you're hoping to get this task done in one go. All Stormtroopers will turn hostile against you when they see you take one out, so be ready for a fight.
Recruit Han Solo in Fortnite
Now that you've proven yourself to him, it's time to recruit Han Solo. Return to him at the cantina in the central region of the Outpost Enclave and chat with him to finish this task and all of his story quests. Next, consider working on all of Leia Organa's story quests and all of Luke Skywalker's story quests.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:34 PM
Mafia: The Old Country brings out the tales of the old with the newest horse-riding features and classic shoot-em-up adventures. The gameplay trailer alone gave me major Red Dead Redemption 2 vibes, with dusty trails, tense standoffs, and that gritty cinematic charm. And honestly, I'm loving this new approach.
While past Mafia games were set in the modern era (loosely speaking, since they were set post-1930s), Old Country rewinds the clock to the early 1900s, right in the heart of Sicily. This era is strikingly similar to the period of Red Dead Redemption 2, which makes the comparison all the more fitting. Instead of the usual chase-and-shoot action, you're now saddling up for some good old-fashioned gunslinging, trading the open world for a linear narrative. The Mafia charm is still there with vintage cars, but I'm curious how they'll blend these with horseback gameplay.
As a longtime Mafia fan, it's wild to see the series take on an outlaw approach with horseback riding, and I'm excited to see where this new direction takes us. Exploring the origins of the Mafia, outside the polished world of power and sharp suits, will be a fascinating shift. Mafia bosses have always been about loyalty and control, but I've always wondered what it was like before all that strength and polish.
Although you could make a lot of comparisons to Red Dead Redemption 2, Mafia: The Old Country still offers a lot that makes it stand on its own. In addition to the old-timey cars, players can engage in high-stakes knife fights, a new feature that brings a raw, personal touch to the action. Plus, it's set in Sicily, which was only mentioned in passing in previous Mafia games. Even if we visited it briefly in Mafia II, Old Country lets us fully immerse ourselves in its world.
Mafia: The Old Country looks like a serious return to form after the poorly received Mafia III, which was criticized for its repetitive gameplay and lack of variety. With a fresh setting, a grittier tone, and a more dynamic approach, it could carve out a new space in the market. And while the Red Dead comparisons may be inevitable, this game might just ride alongside it, not behind it.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:17 PM
Sigil Stones are some of the most useful items to find in Oblivion Remastered, and their enchantment effects can magically change how your weapons and armors work in the game.
You can gain these stones from the top of an Oblivion Gate, where you'll need to remove them to close a portal. Once you remove a Sigil Stone, it will be added to your inventory, and you can then use it as an enchantment. Using it on your weapon will trigger its offensive effect, while enchanting it on your armor will trigger a defensive effect.
Best Sigil Stone effects in Oblivion Remastered
The following table consists of the best Sigil Stone effects you can use on your weapons/armors. While the effects can be used at any player level, the effects will scale up as you level up. The stats mentioned here for the effects are at their maximum, which can be obtained once you get Transcendent Sigil Stones (obtainable from closing Oblivion gates at level 18 or above).
These are by far my favorite Sigil Stones that you can utilize in Oblivion Remastered. Make sure to equip them accordingly, as you won't want to waste their effects. Always equip them on weapons and armory pieces that you plan on using for a long time.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 11:56 AM
As you progress in Fire Force Reignition (previously known as "Fire Force Online"), you'll eventually unlock Subclasses. These give you a few more abilities and passives, and can alter how you play your character. Subclasses are available to both Humans and Infernal, but they work a little differently, and not all of them are as useful. Because of this, we made this Fire Force Reignition Subclass Tier List.
Fire Force Online Human Subclass Tier List
As a human, you need to find the trainer for the Subclass you want to become, finish a quest, and then you'll gain its abilities. Even though all subclasses have their use, some are just more useful than others.
Fire Force Online Infernal Subclass Tier List
Unlike Humans, Infernal subclasses work differently. Instead of giving you lots of different abilities, Infernal gets only one, but they also get body accessories such as a Tail or Wings. Infernal Subclasses are much less useful, but can come in handy while in a pinch.
That's all there is to it. Have fun playing with your favorite subclasses in Fire Force Reignition. If you haven't already, check out our Fire Force Reignition codes. You may just get a few reroll tokens. Additionally, check out our Fire Force Reignition Clans Tier list.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 11:02 AM
If you've ever wanted to train with one of the greatest Jedi of all time, Fortnite's Star Wars Galactic Battle season has exactly what you're looking for. To complete Luke Skywalker's quests, you need to train with the best of the best.
Luke's got a bit of rigorous training for you to complete, and plenty of XP to reward you with once it's done. He also gives you a special weapon for your hard work. Here's how to complete all of Luke Skywalker's story quests in Fortnite.
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All Luke Skywalker story quests in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle
Luke Skywalker has three quests for you to complete, but they're really all part of the same overarching goal, which is to complete his special training for you. The exact tasks you need to finish for him are:
Begin your training in Fortnite
The first step is to visit the Luke Skywalker NPC located south of the Resistance Base and north of Shiny Shadfts. Once you find him, have a chat with him to begin your training. The next story quest begins as soon as you're done talking to him. He has a few different options available when talking to him, so make sure you choose the diamond icon with an exclamation point to start this task.
Run through rings on the course in Fortnite
The main task in Luke Skywalker's quest tasks you with running through 10 rings around the course he creates for you. Only one ring is visible at a time, so you have to run through each one to get the next ring to appear.
The course essentially takes you around in a circle starting at Luke's location, slightly north down the road toward the Resistance Base, past the BURD To Go Landmark, slightly into the swamps, around the other side of the BURD To Go location, and back to Luke. The path isn't too tough to follow, but it's easy to get lost if you move around too quickly, so keep a close eye on each ring.
You can walk, drive, or fly through Luke's course. There's one hoop that you have to ride a zipline across to pass through, but all of the other ones are close to the ground. The course isn't too long, so I recommend walking to have the easiest time navigating around since some of the swamp areas are tough to traverse in a vehicle.
All hoops on the course are marked with a white diamond icon with an exclamation point in it. This icon appears on both the map and near the hoop. If you lose sight of where to go, look for this icon to get back on track.
Return to Luke to complete your training in Fortnite
Once you go through all 10 hoops, return to Luke Skywalker to complete his story quests. He gives you a Legendary DL-44 Blaster Pistol for your hard work, and you also get a whopping 30,000 XP to spend on the battle pass.
There are many other tricky quests you can work on next to earn more XP. Some good ones to tackle are Leia Organa's story quests, bringing a Jedi Padawan lightsaber to General Grievous, and visiting Republic Outpost locations.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:52 AM
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's massive success is mostly due to its engaging story and fun, turn-based gameplay. But for some, combining skills and powerful builds to destroying the game's enemies has become its own genre.
Since the game launched, E33 players have been posting their screenshots of outrageous damage numbers in the multi-billions using Maelle specifically, thanks to this one specific skill. It's called Stendhal, it costs eight ability points to use, and it's been breaking the game.
Maelle and Stendhal have become so busted, in fact, that the game's dev, Sandfall Interactive, says its hand is being forced to nerf it in an upcoming update for Expedition 33.
"We hadn't planned to make any balance changes this early—just bug fixes, unless something clearly stood out," Sandfall said. "Well, Stendhal did. It was underwhelming for most of development, so in our final pre-release balance pass, we gave it a big damage boost—and clearly overdid it. It ended up overshadowing most other options."
For those who enjoy seeing big numbers go boom, don't fret. Sandfall says it still wants players "to be able to break the game—and you absolutely still can—but Stendhal was making it a bit too easy," so the change will go live very soon.
For those who want to record some record-breaking damage, time is of the essence, because the hotfix will go live on May 9, meaning today is the final day to use Stendhal to make the biggest damage numbers possible to add to your bragging rights and screenshot collection.
"After the change, it'll still be a strong single-hit skill with great synergy potential... just more in line with everything else," Sandfall said. This is nice to know for those who have re-spec'd Maelle into a nuclear weapon, even in New Game Plus.
Maelle's entire identity as a character in-battle is about buffing her damage to create some outrageous one-shot potential, so this news is somewhat disappointing—albeit probably necessary. Combining different Pictos and attributes, she should still be capable of some disgusting numbers with her Virtuous Stance and high critical hit chance.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:49 AM
Call of Duty: Warzone's meta shifts with each update, offering new guns to pull out of your collection, or old ones to pop back into your loadouts.
Whether you're firing at long range or dealing with enemies inside one of Verdansk's many buildings up close, your loadout has to stay fresh with what the top attachments are for when it comes time to maximize your chances of surviving the battle royale.
Keep up to date with what to use in your loadouts in Warzone's Verdansk return in season three of BO6.
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Warzone meta loadouts for Verdansk Season 3 Reloaded
It's still relatively early in the return of Verdansk's days, but the meta weapons have already formed to let players know what to use when it comes time to drop in with the squad. Here's what you should be using when it's time to pop off with the squad.
Krig C
After the May 7 update in Warzone, the Krig C is the new king when it comes to long-range damage, especially since the CR-56 AMAX was nerfed.
Kilo 141
The Kilo 141 is more dependable at longer ranges than some other guns, making it another top pick to be added to your loadout drops. This gun is more consistent and a bit easier to use than some of the other gun weapons, but still worth using.
HDR
The HDR is back with a vengeance in BO6 Warzone, offering one-shot potential from anywhere at any distance, making it the must-pick sniper rifle. Even after a nerf, it's still the top sniper to use.
C9
The C9 is the best close-range weapon currently in season three of BO6 Warzone, but with more SMGs expected soon along with nerfs and buffs, that could change quickly. For now, feel confident with this classic gun in your loadout drops.
Grau 5.56 (SWAT 5.56 conversion)
Another classic Warzone gun, the Grau 5.56 is back in the form of a conversion kit Fire Mods attachment for the SWAT 5.56 marksman rifle. Level up the SWAT to and unlock the attachment on page five of the season three battle pass gain access to this loadout, which is fun to use, albeit less powerful than some others.
Ladra
The newest gun in the game thus far, the Ladra SMG, is a very fun option for close-range encounters with lightning-quick rate of fire that will melt anything up close.
This article will be updated with more information over time.
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:46 AM
Fortnite Chapter Six, season three brings plenty of new NPCs across the new map in designated locations, and they're all decently tricky to track down.
This season is completely Star Wars-themed, which means most of the characters you can meet are straight from a galaxy far, far away. NPCs in the new season work in the same way as they did in the past, and there are quite a few of them to find. Here are all NPC locations in Fortnite Chapter Six, season three.
All NPC locations in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle
The new Star Wars NPCs are spread all over the map, requiring you to travel to many distinct locations. At the start of the season, there were only five NPCs you could find across the map. More were confirmed in the official Chapter Six, season three patch notes, and they have been duly added as part of a new update.
With the update of May 8, all eight NPCs for Chapter 6, Season 3 are now available. You can unlock special weapons from all of them in exchange for Gold. Some of them also offer useful services that can be availed based on certain conditions, so make sure to check those out (listed on the table above).
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Destructoid Thursday, May 8, 2025 10:10 AM
An epic battle is brewing in Fortnite's Star Wars season, and choosing a side in this war is a key part of the many quests you can complete throughout it. Leia Organa has a series of story quests for you to tackle that involve investigating the Empire.
She doesn't give you much guidance for finishing her quests, so figuring out how to get them done is fairly tricky. They reward lots of XP and help you discover a hidden vault packed with loot, so they're certainly worth doing. Here's how to complete all of Leia Organa's story quests in Fortnite.
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All Leia Organa story quests in Fortnite Star Wars Galactic Battle
Leia Organa has four important story quests for you to complete in Fortnite:
Investigate the cannons in Fortnite
To investigate the cannons, you need to speak with Leia Organa, then visit eAT-eAT to hotwire a cannon and reveal a secret Empire cache. This is a secret quest with no real directions, so figuring out where to go and how to get it done can be pretty tricky.
The first step is to venture to the eAT-eAT location. You can find this spot in the snowy mountains slightly south of Brutal Boxcars. It's a small Landmark location that has lots of fallen AT-ATs assembled around a restaurant.
Once you're at the right spot, approach the cannon on top of the fallen AT-AT that has wires sticking out of it near the west end of the area. Interact with it to hotwire the cannon and send a powerful blast straight ahead. Shooting the cannon officially finishes Leia's first quest.
This vault can be interacted with in any round to gain access to the loot inside. It's one of the secret vaults you can always find and explore around the island.
Enter the secret Empire cache in Fortnite
Once the massive cannon blows open the cave, head inside it to explore the secret Empire cache. This quest auto-completes as soon as you enter the cavern, so you don't have to do anything other than walk inside to get it done. There are plenty of chests packed with powerful weapons and loot inside, though, so be sure to grab all of it while you're there.
Investigate the Imperial console inside of the mountain in Fortnite
To your right after entering the cave, you'll find an Imperial console you can interact with. Approach it and select the interact option to learn what the Empire's been up to. The console sparkles and has a white diamond icon with an exclamation point over it to make finding it easy. The cave is also quite small, so you should have no issues quickly finishing this task.
Report back to Leia on why the Empire has come in Fortnite
The final step in this quest is to return to the Leia Organa NPC slightly south of Magic Mosses. Interact with her to share what you learned and officially finish all four of her story quests. If you're seeking additional XP, consider bringing a Jedi Padawan lightsaber to General Grievous next.
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WGB Thursday, May 8, 2025 12:12 PM Mafia: The Old Country, launching August 8th for £45/$50, offers a focused narrative experience set in early 1900s Sicily, featuring protagonist Enzo Favara's rise in a mafia family. |
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