GamersHeroes Monday, July 7, 2025 11:39 AM WB Games' new squad-based RPG DC Worlds Collide is now available, giving fans the chance to build and unite the mightiest team of DC Super Heroes and DC Super-Villains. The post DC Worlds Collide Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, July 7, 2025 11:40 AM  About a year after it was officially unveiled, Jurassic World Rebirth has landed in theaters, and immediately stomped the box office competition. It's well on its way to being one of 2025's biggest movies. |
Kotaku Monday, July 7, 2025 11:35 AM  Last year, Ross Scott who runs the Accursed Farms YouTube channel posted a video about Ubisoft taking The Crew offline and not only making it unplayable for everyone who purchased it, but also revoking people's digital copies. He used it to launch the "Stop Killing Games" initiative which calls on companies to invest… |
Kotaku Monday, July 7, 2025 10:55 AM  Bravely Default: Flying Fairy HD is a lengthy role-playing adventure with tons to do and plenty of features to keep track of. Luckily, the game does a decent job of keeping you updated on how its mechanics work and what to expect from your journey through this colorful world. |
Kotaku Monday, July 7, 2025 10:15 AM  Way back in 2022, when the first season of Netflix's incredible Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime premiered, CD Projekt Red said that the show wouldn't be getting a second season. In the three years since then, however, both the developer and the animation team at Studio Trigger said multiple times that they'd be open to a… |
Kotaku Monday, July 7, 2025 9:45 AM  Almost four years after coming to the service, some of the Nintendo 64's most iconic games are still missing from the Switch Online + Expansion Pack retro library. Now, fans think Super Smash Bros. and more are headed to Switch soon, thanks to some very blurry "teases" in a YouTube video that appeared back in May. |
Kotaku Monday, July 7, 2025 9:00 AM  Düsseldorf's Dokomi is an annual anime and Japanese entertainment convention, with a special focus on cosplay. So of course that means Mineralblu were there, in order to capture the finest fits on the show floor, to share with you today. |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 11:57 AM Stardew Valley's weird and wonderful NPCs are at the heart of its appeal, but they sure are lazy. When they're not following a strict schedule, handing out quests, or hanging out in the Stardrop Saloon, the town's residents don't lift a finger – but an essential new mod changes that. Continue reading Essential new Stardew Valley mod lets you recruit NPCs as companions MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stardew Valley multiplayer, Stardew Valley realism, The best Stardew Valley mods |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 11:56 AM As one of the oldest active MMORPGs, it's far from surprising to see that the Elder Scrolls Online system requirements aren't too tricky to meet, and this works out great for those with older gaming PCs who want to get started with this epic adventure. Over 17,000 people a day play Elder Scrolls Online, and those are just the Steam numbers. Having the best GPU or CPU is far from a requirement, but the more powerful your gaming PC is, the better the game will perform. Continue reading Elder Scrolls Online system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Best fantasy games, Best single-player MMOs |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 11:26 AM Rumors of a brand new Razer gaming mouse are hotting up, thanks to a brand new leak. While the company hasn't confirmed anything so far, new images have appeared online that seemingly show off a brand new Razer Blackadder V4 Pro, an upgrade to the original Blackadder that's a popular choice for gamers. If Razer is working on a new Blackadder, it isn't a total surprise. We reported on a potential Razer Blackadder V4 Pro sighting when it was being used by Counter-Strike 2 pro NiKo during a tournament just a few months ago, with the company declining to comment at the time. Razer might not have made its plans clear yet, but this latest leak shows off a mouse that could be a strong contender as one of the best gaming mouse options out there, especially for fans of its no-frills design, if it can improve enough on the original. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Razer Blade 16 2025 review, Razer DeathAdder V3 review , Best gaming mouse |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 11:10 AM When you're seemingly just a few months away from launching a game in early access, the sudden removal of three studio executives isn't exactly what you want to see. But that's precisely what happened to Subnautica 2 developer Unknown Worlds last week. Now, one of the ousted trio - Unknown Worlds co-founder and game director on the original Subnautica, Charlie Cleveland - has spoken out, saying that Subnautica 2 was "ready" for an early access release and that his removal from the company "stings." Continue reading Axed Subnautica 2 head says game is "ready" for early access launch MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Subnautica 2 release date, Best co-op games |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 11:42 AM July 7, 2025: We have checked for the latest Monopoly Go dice links for free dice rolls for today. 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 July 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 10:50 AM Intel will launch a refreshed lineup of its Intel Core Ultra 200 CPUs later this year, with the chips based on a refreshed variant of the Intel Arrow Lake architecture that powers its current flagship gaming CPUs, according to a new report. These so-called Intel Arrow Lake refresh chips are expected to come with increases in clock speed as well as AI number crunching, for modest all-around gains in performance. The new Intel CPU lineup could help bolster the company's efforts to attract gaming PC users to once again buy its chips, after several years of AMD's X3D CPUs proving dominant in gaming performance and topping our best gaming CPU charts. However, the new report also suggests the performance gains will be modest, so this is far from a nailed-on certainty. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Intel Core Ultra 7 265K review, Best gaming CPU, Core i9 14900K review |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 10:32 AM While once upon a time I believed that World of Tanks was a hyper-realistic military simulator, I've discovered over the years that it's anything but. Since I started at PCGamesN it's crossed over with Warhammer 40k, tank sport anime Girls und Panzer, and the historical TV show Vikings. Actor Vinnie Jones even quit his job as Santa's chief enforcer to join the game (yes, that one is 100% real). The crossovers haven't slowed down, either, because now some old-school videogame legends are joining the fray: Duke Nukem and Lara Croft. Continue reading World of Tanks' new collab adds iconic FPS hero to the fray MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best free PC games, Best free Steam games, Best simulation games |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 10:30 AM There are some things you just can't help but associate with a long, hot summer. A nice cold ice cream. The smell of freshly cut grass. The loving purr of a lawn mower. Well, I'm delighted to tell you that you'll be able to experience almost all of the above from within the cool confines of your home with the return of Lawn Mowing Simulator. |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 10:31 AM What are the best Stardew Valley mods? The mod scene for ConcernedApe's acclaimed life sim has been thriving on PC despite having no official Steam Workshop support. Dedicated modders have been working to alter almost everything available in the game, from adding game-breaking cheats like god mode to texture overhauls that turn Stardew Valley into a pixelated fairytale. Despite thousands of daily concurrent players enjoying the base indie game, Stardew Valley is getting on a bit, so we can't blame you for wanting to shake things up. Thankfully, the modding community is here to help bring other IPs to the life game, along with new maps and improvements to married life. We've compiled our favorite Stardew Valley mods that celebrate the creativity of the modding scene. Here are our top picks that provide visual overhauls, gameplay changes, and, yes, even some cheats, making one of the best PC games even better. Continue reading The 35 best Stardew Valley mods July 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stardew Valley multiplayer, Stardew Valley realism, The best Stardew Valley mods |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 10:38 AM While the game may be struggling with a few teething issues, mostly revolving around cheaters, you can rest easy knowing the Delta Force system requirements won't cause you any headaches. You won't need the best graphics card to play Delta Force thanks to some low minimum and recommended specs. You will, however, want to make sure you have enough storage space free to download the chunky install file. Continue reading Delta Force system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Delta Force guns, Delta Force operators, Delta Force loadouts |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 9:50 AM If you're excited to dive into the upcoming Edge of Fate expansion, it's worth revisiting the best Destiny 2 settings for PC to make sure you're set up to get the best mix of performance and visuals from Bungie's long-running free-to-play shooter. Continue reading Best Destiny 2 settings for PC and Steam Deck |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 9:17 AM What if PC classic Caesar 3 were set underwater? Tense Games' sprawling, aquatic colony sim, Seabed Settlers is the answer to that exact hypothetical. Heavily inspired by Impression Games' 1998 hit, this upcoming city builder puts you in charge of establishing a thriving underwater civilization in the aftermath of devastating Raybomb strikes that force humanity to flee beneath the ocean. You can take the plunge yourself when it's released next year. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best city-building games, Best strategy games, Best RTS games |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 9:21 AM July 7, 2025 We checked the server sever status of Dune Awakening. Is Dune Awakening down? While we still love single-player games, there's also something to be said for the chaotic joy to be had in multiplayer experiences, especially massively multiplayer ones. One of the few downsides that comes with playing with friends and strangers around the world is the instability of online servers. As a survival MMO, Dune Awakening could fall victim to severe server downtime, so if you're struggling to get into Arrakis, that could be why. Here, we've got the latest on maintenance in the crafting game, and the current Dune Awakening server status. Continue reading Is Dune Awakening down? Server status right now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 9:38 AM What are the best survival games? The Steam charts are filled with all kinds of examples, including classic survival horror games and new hardcore survival sims. To help any bewildered adventurers, we've gathered together the best survival games to help you pick and choose which emergent stories and unexpected adventures to undertake. If you've got the grit to outlast the likes of the terrifying The Long Dark or the underwater wonder of Subnautica, our picks will help steer you toward the (not so) safe pastures of the best PC games that call for you to fight for your life. Whether you like surviving the horrors of war or you're into the new breed of hunger and disease management games, get ready to endure agony and plenty of pain in these scintillating survival games. Continue reading The best survival games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 9:47 AM What are the best space games on PC in 2025? Featuring the biggest Steam games, like Kerbal Space Program, and the best free games, such as Eve Online, these are the most sensational space epics around. With so many options, trying to pick out the best intergalactic adventures is a galaxy-sized question. Setting your sights on the stars is a daunting task, especially when there are so many adventures set amongst the universe. From galaxy-hopping survival games to intense FPS games set on various planets, there's no shortage of must-play titles on PC. So, before you escape Earth's orbit, here's what we recommend playing. Continue reading The best space games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Play Star Trek Online for free, Free MMO list, Best Star Trek games |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 8:09 AM With the latest Dune Awakening patch, Funcom has finally made a much-requested change to how Landsraad rewards work. Going forward, you'll be able to hand in your contribution after one of these tasks is finished, and be rewarded based on your own efforts. Funcom's survival MMO is definitely one of most inventive around right now, and it's positive changes like this that'll keep it alive. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 8:44 AM What is the next Dreamlight Valley update? Each new Dreamlight Valley update adds new characters, features, and quests to the life sim. The roster of Dreamlight Valley residents has expanded so much already, and shows no signs of slowing down. Disney Dreamlight Valley has never been better thanks to the colorful life game's new characters and mechanics. Its vibrant community makes it even better, and paid DLC brings even more biomes and residents to your valley. Even if you don't want to splash out on paid content, there are still plenty of new Dreamlight Valley recipes, characters, realms, and more added to the base game regularly, so here's everything we know about the next free Dreamlight Valley update. Continue reading When is the next Dreamlight Valley update? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Dreamlight Valley recpie list, What's the next Dreamlight Valley update?, Disney Dreamlight Valley guide |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 7:38 AM What are the upcoming Game Pass games? New titles constantly appear on the platform, and as more developers jump on board with Microsoft's subscription service, it can be easy to lose track of the best of the bunch. Our complete list of games coming to Game Pass charts new releases in 2025, so you can play your most anticipated games on day one without spending a cent more than your subscription fee. Game Pass presents an excellent opportunity to take the best PC games for a spin without worrying about triple-A price tags. Equally, you can take a chance on the most experimental and unorthodox indie games that might otherwise go overlooked on other platforms. Whether you're a fan of fast-paced FPS games, spine-chilling horror games, or immersive RPGs, the best way to keep up to date with all the games coming to Game Pass in 2025 and beyond is right here on PCGamesN. Continue reading Upcoming Game Pass games MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Hellblade 2 review, Hellblade 2 lore stone locations, Hellblade 2 face locations |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 9:27 AM We're checking back in with the Destiny 2 system requirements ahead of the Edge of Fate expansion dropping later this month. It's one of two expansions set to launch in 2025, and brings with it a ton of new content from stories and missions to weapons a gear. Destiny 2 is gearing up for the Edge of Fate release date, but for now, there are no advertised changes coming to the already chunky file size. Thankfully, the main game requirements also haven't changed, and you still don't need the best graphics card to start exploring the galaxy. Continue reading Destiny 2 system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Destiny 2 classes, Destiny 2 The Final Shape review, Destiny 2 builds |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 7:29 AM What is the FC 26 release date? You can bet your bottom dollar that come September, you'll be digging into a new entry in the EA Sports FC series. More of an iteration than a revolution, the FC games are still a vital purchase for those knee-deep in soccer, with new transfers, kits, and a highlight feature or two to enhance the experience. Last year had a focus on opponent AI and added the ability to flex your tactical nous with a new FC IQ system. This allowed players to emulate their favorite real-world managers in the soccer game, or put their unique stamp on proceedings. It's unclear what the marquee features will be with FC 26, but it's likely EA is cooking something to justify players upgrading to the latest entry. Continue reading EA Sports FC 26 release date estimate MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best co-op games, Best sports games, Best soccer games |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 7:24 AM If you're itching for a new monitor upgrade, now's the time. This Samsung gaming monitor deal from Amazon is a true crowd pleaser, with the mega retailer knocking a huge $370 off the 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G65B, pushing the price of this 1440p curved display down to just $429.99. We've been impressed by many previous Samsung monitors, such as you can read about in our Samsung Odyssey G9 G95SC review. That massive panel currently sits on our best gaming monitor guide as the best superwide OLED option, but the company has plenty of pedigree when it comes to smaller, more affordable displays too. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Samsung Odyssey G9 G95SC review, Samsung 9100 Pro review, Samsung T9 Portable SSD review |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 7:28 AM Since it was released in May, Saber Interactive's Roadcraft has become a firm simulation game favorite thanks to its realistic physics, huge sandbox maps, and intricate building tools. As with most new games, however, Roadcraft isn't without its issues. Some of the finer points of construction are still too difficult (in the wrong way) and there are questions about vehicle variety and missing features. Thankfully, Saber has a lot of fixes in mind - during a lengthy question-and-answer session, the team promises better road building, a companion for the overworked Mule, and also, perhaps, Snowrunner 2. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Roadcraft review, Best sandbox games, Best simulation games |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 7:30 AM It's been an incredible summer for gaming, but sometimes there's no better feeling than picking up an adventure that you've had your eye on for a while at a great price. Capcom's Mid-Year Deals offers to scratch that itch, with up to 87% off select titles on Steam, including Dragon's Dogma 2 and Monster Hunter Wilds. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Devil May Cry 5 review, Best action-adventure games, Best RPG games |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 7:22 AM What are the best submarine games on PC? Submarine simulator games were reasonably popular back in the '90s, but if you're looking for new submarine games, your options are much more limited. If you're willing to go through all the hassle of making some of those '90s classics like Silent Hunter, Silent Service, and Aces of the Deep run on a modern PC, then power to you. Submarine games come in a few different shapes and forms, with some aiming to replicate the minutiae of everyday operations on a military vessel. Meanwhile, others focus on stalking battleships and landing the perfect torpedo strike. Submarine games are about much more than sinking other ships, though, incorporating crew management, strategic use of resources, navigation skills, and good positioning if you and your crew want to return safely home. Join us as we list some of the best submarine games you can play right now, from free PC games to early access FTL-likes. Continue reading The best submarine games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: World War 2 games |
PCGamesN Monday, July 7, 2025 7:34 AM July 7, 2025: We checked for new Crystal of Atlan codes. What are the new Crystal of Atlan codes? If there's one thing we've learned from the new age of gacha games, it's that new codes can be the best way to tip the scales of a limited-time pull in your favor. If you miss out on a code, you might struggle to land the latest top-tier pet or piece of gear you've been waiting months for. If Crystal of Atlan is just the next in a long line of gacha games in your daily rotation, let us help you out there, too. If you need more help with the game, check out our Crystal of Atlan tier list. We also have the latest news about the Crystal of Atlan Steam release. Continue reading Crystal of Atlan codes July 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Crystal of Atlan codes, Crystal of Atlan tier list, Best action games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, July 7, 2025 11:38 AM  Dying Light: The Beast is billed as a return to horror for the undead freerunning series, which took a tumble into Ubisoft icon-farming territory with Dying Light 2: Stay Human. I can't remember enough about either previous game to make forensic comparisons, but I can say that I spent 15 minutes of my Beast hands-on being chased by what felt like a zombie decathlon team, and it was, on the whole, quite jolly. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, July 7, 2025 11:25 AM  When even Microsoft themselves start promising a version of Windows 11 that can launch with half its functions turned off, it's time to accept that such a heaving desktop OS is an uncomfortable fit for handheld gaming PCs. Lenovo already have, launching a new version of their Legion Go S that swaps Windows 11 for the more naturally portable-minded, as-seen-on-Steam-Deck SteamOS, and instantly becomes a better handheld for it. Better doesn't mean excellent – the Steam Deck OLED is quieter, longer-lasting, and generally easier to handle. But between its wiser choice of operating system and relatively affordable pricing, the Legion Go S SteamOS is at least a refreshing change from the succession of fiddly, expensive devices that seemingly every non-Valve manufacturer has been siccing on each other. If this is a sign of a sea change, by all means, ring my knell. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, July 7, 2025 11:05 AM  The Stop Killing Games campaign's petition to the European Commission surpassed a million signatures last week, meaning EU policymakers may soon be debating whether developers and publishers should have the option to render online games unplayable by shutting down their servers. Video Games Europe, a trade association who represent publishers and devs, have responded by outlining why they think that choice should stay on the table. It'll be interesting to see how any proper debates on the topic go, but the response is worth reading if you're still trying to decide where exactly you stand on the issue YouTuber Ross Scott and Stop Killing Games have been campaigning about since Ubisoft pulled The Crew offline. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, July 7, 2025 7:15 AM  Evacuate your Deep Desert tents, Dune: Awakening's latest patch enacts a timer tweak aimed at eliminating cheeky PvP zone border camping. It's also added some extra rewards to the Landsraad and switched up how goodies are distributed to PvE players. This patch comes as Funcom continue to respond to player feedback about the endgame loop, having already moved to split the Deep Desert between PvP and PvE in order to placate folks who aren't a fan of the latter. Griefing's also been a big topic of debate, with ornithopters proving just as deadly as those big worms. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, July 7, 2025 7:09 AM  One of the co-founders of Subnautica 2 studio Unknown Worlds has made a statement about the dramatic reshuffle of management at the studio, saying that it "stings" to have the game and company taken away from him by publishing overlords Krafton. He also asserts that the game is "ready for early access", but that Krafton may disagree. It doesn't explicitly answer any of the outstanding questions about what actually happened at the studio to cause the axing of three senior leaders last week. But it does provide some clues. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, July 7, 2025 6:24 AM  Seemingly in response to the latest round of layoffs at Microsoft and Xbox, Arkane founder and WolfEye president Raphael Colantonio has taken to socials to ask why no-one is talking about "the elephant in the room", Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft's subscription service is "an unsustainable model that has been increasingly damaging the industry for a decade," Colantonio wrote, "subsidised by MS's 'infinite money'. I don't think GP can co-exist with other models, they'll either kill everyone else, or give up". Cheers, IGN. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, July 7, 2025 5:55 AM  Are you pretty happy right now? Well, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, the follow-up to that Cyberpunk 2077 Netflix anime, will make you nice and miserable when it arrives. CD Projekt revealed this past weekend that the upcoming series, which'll deliver a fresh standalone tale set in Night City, is currently in production. Animation studio Trigger have returned to work on Edgerunners 2, with Kai Ikarashi directing and Bartosz Sztybor wearing many hats as writer/showrunner/producer. Right, from here on there'll be spoilers for the first Cyberpunk Edgerunners series, so you've been warned. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, July 7, 2025 5:48 AM  Last week was a week of cancellations, layoffs and general immiseration, so let's attempt to bless this one with some introductory dad jokes. Did you hear about the femme fatale who had to phone tech support? You see, her legs wouldn't quit. Did you hear about the femme fatale who had to phone Minecraft tech support? You see, her logs wouldn't cut. Did you hear about the femme fatale with a very high ping who had to withdraw from a Counter-Strike tournament? You see, her lags wouldn't qualify her for competing in a professional esport. True enough, all of these witticisms are an offence against nature and you should write better ones in the comments. But first, let us speak of new PC games - and PC gaming news. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, July 7, 2025 5:13 AM  Romero Games announced last week that they'd lost funding for their upcoming FPS in the wake of Microsoft's latest mass layoff spree. According to one employee who spoke to Irish outlet The Journal (the studio is based in Galway), Romero Games have now closed, via PC Gamer. The closure has affected 100 workers, writer The Journal, with one anonymous staff member calling it "a big shock" - especially since they'd had meetings with "the publisher" the day before. While the publisher aren't named directly, former staff have mentioned Microsoft cuts in their announcements. |
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Siliconera Monday, July 7, 2025 12:00 PM
Square Enix released Final Fantasy IX in Japan on July 7, 2000, and it shared a special movie video and kicked off a 25th Anniversary official Fan Art Project to celebrate. This follows up on other promotions to honor this Final Fantasy title, like Zoff glasses and Adorable Arts figures. The art collection takes place between July 7, 2025 and October 31, 2025, and is divided by region. As an example, folks in North America, Europe, Oceania, South America, Africa, and some regions and Asia submit to one site and people in Japan turn in designs to another one.
First, here's the Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary Special Movie. This video features major moments from this installment. As it does, the theme song "Melodies of Life" plays. There are some spoilers shown in it, particularly involving Dagger, so keep that in mind if you watch and aren't familiar with this installment.
In the case of the Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary Fan Art Project, this is not a contest. It is a collection of works for display. If someone submits digital or pictures of non-digital art, it could be highlighted on the official site, during events, and on social media. People can submit on the site for their region. The notice did state "Please note that the presentation of the fan art, including any resizing, partial display, cropping, printing, modifications, or whether or not the nickname is displayed, will be determined at the discretion of SQUARE ENIX Co., Ltd. Please submit your application only if you agree to these terms." Submitted a work doesn't guarantee Square Enix will use it, but if the company does the artist is granting a license to use it for promotional purposes for free.
Final Fantasy IX can be found on the PlayStation, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices. The 25th Anniversary Fan Art Project works can be submitted until October 31, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, July 7, 2025 11:00 AM
Re-Ment announced it will release an Animal Crossing Happy Room diorama collection that consists of six sets inspired by characters and locations in the city. Each room will be sold separately for 1,540円 (~$11). The full box consists of six boxes, so it seems like a situation where buying a full box would guarantee you the entire set. It will show up in Japan on November 29, 2025, and Hobby Link Japan is already taking pre-orders outside Japan.
Of the six Happy Room options, three showcase facilities and shops found in an Animal Crossing and three focus on rooms in a house. There's Timmy and Tommy at their store, Isabelle at Town Hall, and Brewster at The Roost as the first three. Then there's Marshall the squirrel in a room with a piano, Bob the cat in a room with "kids" style furniture, and Whitney the wolf in a room with the rose bed. In each case, the character figures and the furniture peaces are able to be removed and rearranged so someone could decorate as they'd like.
Here's the official promotional image showing all six sets.
While we need to wait until November 2025 for these sets, there will be another collection of Animal Crossing merchandise coming soon. The snow globe collection of gachapon toys that involve adding water return in July 2025 in Japan.
The Re-Ment Animal Crossing Happy Room sets will launch in Japan on November 29, 2025. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available on the Nintendo Switch.
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Siliconera Monday, July 7, 2025 10:00 AM
Intermestic revealed the new Zoff collaboration glasses and merchandise based on Square Enix's Final Fantasy IX to help celebrate the game's 25th anniversary. Each character-inspired design features imagery from their design. The company has also opened online pre-orders for the FFIX glasses on the brand's official website.
The Final Fantasy IX Zoff glasses will be available in three different models. The first two will be respectively based on Zidane and Vivi, with each frame incorporating elements from the characters' attire. So Zidane's references his tail, dagger, and belt. Vivi's references his eyes in a notable way. Both of them will have the same price tag, which is ¥13,300 (~$91.45).
There is also a third Premium Model that will be available at a higher cost of ¥14,400 (~$98.90). While this model's design is still not completely finalized yet, it will feature elements from the game's world, such as the Two Moons, the Crystal, and the Iifa Tree.
Here's how those Final Fantasy XI Zoff glasses designs look:
Other than the primary glasses products, Zoff will also sell more related merchandise. A Moogle-shaped cleaner mascot will be available at ¥1,500 (~$10.30). The brand will also sell a set of 7 random cleaner clothes out of the 9 available designs that will cost ¥3,500 (~$24.05). The latter will also be available via physical capsule toys at 6 select Zoff outlets for ¥500.
In addition, Zoff is holding a social media follow-and-repost sweepstake, where five lucky people in Japan who participated by July 14, 2025, can win a multipurpose cotton case with Zidane's artwork.
Pre-orders for the Final Fantasy IX glasses and merchandise by Zoff are available online until August 3, 2025, with shipments expected to begin in late February 2026. While Zoff does not formally handle international shipping, it suggests people residing outside Japan use a forwarding service, such as Tenso or Goyokikiya.
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Siliconera Monday, July 7, 2025 9:00 AM
The two latest HyperMegaTech! Super Pocket releases take about as different an aesthetic sensibility as possible! One's all black with subtle gold accents and seeks to imitate the premium feel of its inspiration in a budget package. The other is exceedingly bright and feels like it's ready for a day at the beach. That said, the game libraries of the two appeal to the same audience of '90s arcade die-hards.
Super Pocket: NeoGeo Edition
You'd likely expect to find a lot of fighting games on the SNK version, and you'd be… half right? Three of the 14 games fit that description, which may feel a bit low for the company, but they're fairly well-chosen: Fatal Fury Special, Samurai Shodown II and The Last Blade. These seem chosen to be as representative and enjoyable as possible while keeping licensing costs down? There's no King of Fighters, but there's some stuff to enjoy. (Especially on the Super Pocket, which has no way to support multiplayer.)
As an MVS fan without a heck of a lot of fighting skills, it's nice to see the rest of the platform's library get representation. The platform's next-best genres are scrolling shooters and beat-'em-ups, so they're here too. Alpha Mission II, Last Resort and Blazing Star are here for shmupsters. Punchy players can enjoy Mutation Nation, Sengoku 3, and a game with one of the best subtitles in history, King of the Monsters 2: The Next Thing. Living in the middle are the run-and-gun games: Metal Slug X, Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad and Top Hunter: Roddy & Cathy.
Rounding out the collection are isometric racer Over Top and future sport title Soccer Brawl. The latter isn't exactly one of the MVS' strongest sports entries, but we suppose it's included because it drew inspiration from Europe's extremely janky but inexplicably popular cyber-athletics trend.
It's a decent selection of games, and the slick black look works well both on its own and as a neutral-looking model if you're just looking as an Evercade player. (It remains unfortunate where some of this money goes given SNK's current ownership. I guess that's just us, though! We like human rights and living journalists, we're quirky like that.)
Super Pocket: Data East Edition
This Super Pocket model's marketing shots and box art don't quite match. Instead of the muted pumpkin orange and periwinkle those images depict, the unit itself features more of a sunshine yellow and bright sky blue. Frankly, the actual color makes a lot more sense! It's fun and a good fit for summer.
The Data East Edition's included library does include a few '80s highlights from the company, but smartly focuses mostly on its '90s era. After all, BurgerTime, Karate Champ, Lock 'n' Chase, Breakthru, Burnin' Rubber, B-Wings and Peter Pepper's Ice Cream Factory are fine enough? But the later releases are designed with longer play sessions in mind, which fits the Super Pocket best.
Data East was also a practitioner of the beat-'em-up arts, with Bad Dudes vs. Dragon Ninja, Spinmaster and Crude Buster making this collection. It also did a lot of work in the arcade platforming space! The two Joe & Mac games may be known by a larger audience, and they're joined by Super BurgerTime, Edward Randy and Tumblepop.
The two Dark Seal games are a fun addition. They're essentially isometric Gauntlet, with a bit more about the fighting and depth to make it feel like the connective tissue between that game and the later Dungeons & Dragons arcade titles. It also feels like the developers enjoyed the bit of world-building they got to do in the margins? Regardless, they're still a lot of fun to play.
Our favorite game of the bunch is Chain Reaction, perhaps more popularly known as Magical Drop. It's an all-time puzzle classic, and exactly the sort of thing you'd want in your pocket. We'd love an Evercade cartridge that focuses on the genre, making any Super Pocket into something that could fill that need! For now, this isn't too bad.
The two latest additions to the HyperMegaTech! Super Pocket line are out now. They join the previous models, featuring Capcom, Taito, Technos and Atari. For more on the handhelds' cartridge ecosystem, check out our Evercade archive.
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Siliconera Monday, July 7, 2025 9:00 AM
After years of waiting, Cygames has finally localized Umamusume: Pretty Derby for an English audience and ported it onto Steam. With an updated UI that makes playing in full screen a comfortable experience, it feels like the ideal way to experience the world of umamusume racing.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby takes place in a world where horses don't exist. Instead, we have umamusume, horse girls who take on the names and legacies of real life race horses. Stronger and faster than the average human, these umamusume love racing and running, and the various story modes revolve around these races, which are also based on real life racing seasons. There's no main story, per se. Rather, there are story arcs that focus on an umamusume or group. For example, the first story revolves around Mejiro McQueen, whereas the second one's about Rice Shower.
The meat of the game centers on raising your umamusume in Career Mode, and then setting her either on your team for daily races, PVP, and events. Career Mode's story focuses on you, a Trainer at the highly competitive Tracen Academy, helping your trainee through their three years at school. Each career takes three in-game years (72 turns), with set goals that differ between each umamusume. Some want to reach a certain number of fans within a time limit, while others have goals tied to specific races.
The thing about Umamususume: Pretty Derby is that it's a game that hinges on luck. Even if you've gathered the best support cards and sparks for your particular girl, RNG can really mess you up. One unsuccessful training session, even if it had a low failure rate, can set you back three whole turns to restore your umamusume to full health. Not doing so can cost a race, which can then snowball into a failed career. The unpredictability of Career Mode is frustrating, admittedly. However, I don't really mind it as much as I might have before. The newest scenario on the Japanese server makes it so ridiculously easy to raise everybody that it's nice to actually put in the work again.
Unless you've played it yourself or seen clips of it, it can be hard to understand the appeal of Umamusume. "Horse girls based on real life race horses race and then perform a concert afterwards" sounds pretty nuts. If you enjoy sports manga, you'll probably enjoy the stories, as they're very focused on themes of hard work, friendship, and such. The horse races are very exciting to watch, too. Everything—from the sound design, cinematography, and sheer adrenaline of watching your girl dart past her rivals to get to the finish line first—really pulls you in.
Like with Granblue Fantasy, the in-house localization team did fantastic with Umamusume: Pretty Derby. It's a good mix of localization and translation that makes for a comfortable reading experience. I'm also a huge fan of how the Steam version splits up the screen compared to the DMM version. It's actually full screen, and it's easy to reference information like the log or my support deck.
The one thing I'm on the fence about is the accelerated schedule. On one hand, it'll be nice to get umamusume that the Japanese server has had for years instead of having to wait for their debut. On the other, we don't have as much time to save between banners compared to when the Asian servers launched these characters or support cards.
The positive about this, though, is that the concept of "limited characters" doesn't really exist in Umamusume: Pretty Derby. I pulled the New Year Kitasan Black during summer, for example. Even if a banner comes and goes, you still have a chance (albeit a lower one) to get who you want. So there's no FOMO or anything like that. You can jump in at any time and not lament about missing a limited character you wanted.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby has been blowing up on social media lately, so people who didn't know about it before might have seen what the gameplay is like through screenshots or videos. The heavy RNG and long career mode might be a turn-off for some, but I still urge people to try it out, especially while we're still receiving daily log-in bonuses for the global launch. It's definitely a game you have to experience to understand what all the hype is about.
Umamusume: Pretty Derby is readily available on the Windows PC and mobile devices.
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Destructoid Monday, July 7, 2025 10:49 AM
As you advance through each of PEAK's levels, you'll encounter all kinds of food that can save you in a pinch. While you've likely encountered plenty of packaged food from luggage, berries, and maybe even a beehive or two, finding eggs is more challenging than you'd expect.
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Where to find Big Egg in PEAK
Big eggs spawn exclusively in PEAK's Caldera level. Caldera is the fourth region you'll enter after tackling the game's beach, jungle, and snowy levels. Once you arrive here, you'll occasionally find eggs inside nests atop various rock formations.
You'll typically find these nests atop the peaks of Caldera's various rocks. Since the level's lava heights change, you won't have to worry about your eggs falling in and melting. Instead, you'll need to focus on staying atop the rocks until you spot a nest or two.
Nests will usually contain anywhere between one to three big eggs. You'll spot multiple nests around Caldera, with their exact spawns changing with every daily map. If you find a few during a run, remember their locations, as you can revisit them on the same day to reclaim your eggs for a quick snack.
How to use Big Egg
Big eggs by themselves aren't particularly useful until you either drop or throw them to the ground. Doing this reveals a regular egg that you can eat to reduce hunger and, if cooked, provides a small stamina boost.
Alternatively, you can cook the big egg itself and throw it on the ground. The egg inside will be cooked, allowing you to eat it without needing a fire or risking your life in Caldera's lava. Eating the egg restores hunger and completes the Gourmand Badge if you already ate a coconut, yellow winterberry, and honeycomb.
Since the egg is the last portion of this badge, make sure you explore PEAK's other three maps first before progressing into Caldera and obtaining this final item. You can't backtrack to Alpine, so you'll either need to eat everything beforehand or bring it with you and have a feast near the end.
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Destructoid Monday, July 7, 2025 10:45 AM
Have you ever heard of "post-game depression"? Even if you haven't, there's a good chance you've suffered from it or at the very least experienced some of the symptoms.
Post-game depression, or PGD, is a feeling you get after finishing a video game you particularly enjoyed and the sadness that accompanies the fact that it's now over. I'm currently going through it after finishing Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and it's happened to me many times in life.
It happened to me with the original Death Stranding, it happened to me with several of the most memorable games in my life like BioShock Infinite and Metal Gear Solid 4, it happened to me earlier this year after I finished Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and it will inevitably happen again. It most often occurs with singleplayer games that have a start and end point, and once the end point is reached, you're left feeling sad or hollow that the journey has ended. The feeling can sometimes be exacerbated depending on the subject matter of said game, as well.
PGD is a very real thing. It's similar to "post-concert depression" which many concert-goers and music fans describe in the days following an event where they saw a favorite band of theirs perform live. Going from the highest of highs at a concert and then returning back to "normal life" feels comparatively like a low, and the depression sinks in. It's especially true when you look forward to it for so long, and then it's gone.
With PGD, the same feeling occurs in the days or weeks as you play through a lengthy singleplayer experience that you keep going back to at the end of each day as an escape, or just as an exciting story or to live through, or a gameplay loop that scratches a certain itch in your head.
That feeling of looking forward to playing the game as you make your way through everyday life is unmatched. Having a game, movie, book, TV show, or any sort of medium to look forward to helps make life special, and once it's gone, it feels like there's a hole in your soul.
This feeling is perfectly normal, I think. Living as a human being is difficult in 2025, no matter where you are in life. Having the joy of a video game to fall back on and then having it come to an end is enough to make anyone feel sad, and you're absolutely valid to feel this way.
And so I ask you now, dear reader, have you ever experienced post-game depression? Which game made you feel this way? How did you find a way to cope with it? Let us know in the poll and answer in the comments down below. I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone has to say.
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Destructoid Monday, July 7, 2025 10:44 AM
Star Path tasks are generally fairly tough to get done since many of them are presented as vague hints and riddles in Disney Dreamlight Valley. One of the many quests you'll come across while working on this event asks you to find a villager who demands the lion's share.
There are lots of characters you can interact with around the valley, and the roster just keeps growing, so it can be tough to find the right one for this task. If you're not sure who you're supposed to be looking for, here's the identity of the villager who demands the lion's share in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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Villager who demands the lion's share in Disney Dreamlight Valley
The villager who demands the lion's share is Scar from The Lion King in DDV. The term "lion's share" refers to the largest part of something, and in this case, means Scar wants to rule over all other lions. It's also a reference to him being a lion, so this hint has two aspects you can use to solve it.
Since Scar isn't the only lion in the valley, it can be a decently tricky clue to solve. Simba and Nala are also villagers, although neither of them is focused on gaining power, so they don't fit this clue. There are also several other villains who you could argue want it all, like Hades, Ursula, Jafar, Maleficent, and Mother Gothel, but only Scar works for this specific task.
Chat with a villager who demands the lion's share in Disney Dreamlight Valley
To complete the chat with a villager who demands the lion's share task for the Adventures in Neverland Star Path event, you need to have two daily discussions with Scar. You can only select one conversation with each character per day, so getting this task done takes a minimum of two days.
You can get this quest done by finding Scar around the valley, interacting with him, and selecting the option that appears next to the dialogue bubble icon. The exact text next to this icon changes each time you interact with Scar, but the icon always stays the same to make finding the chatting option easier.
Like all villagers, Scar freely wanders around the valley and any DLC worlds you may have, unless you toggle him off. You can find his exact location using the map, and he'll always be either wandering around outside, visiting Scrooge McDuck's, or dining at one of the two restaurants.
Completing this task gets you 15 Tokens to spend in the Adventures in Neverland Star Path event. It's a decent amount for minimal effort, but you'll likely still need more if you're hoping to claim one of the better prizes. Some other Star Path duties you may want to tackle next to earn more Tokens are chatting with a member of the family Madrigal, feeding Sunbird critters their favorite food, and giving a clumsy villager his favorites.
While you're working on this Star Path duty and other ones around the valley, be sure to also tackle the Summer Sizzle event running alongside it. Both events are only around for a short time and have plenty of exclusive rewards you can earn, so completing them simultaneously is essential if you want to earn them all.
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Destructoid Monday, July 7, 2025 10:18 AM
It's July, which means the July 22 Pokémon Presents is fast approaching, where, for an unspecified amount of time (likely 30 minutes), we are expected to get a host of new information from various Pokémon projects that are either out or coming soon.
Pokémon Legends Z-A is a given, as well as likely news for the new Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion and some new Pokémon Go details, alongside a sprinkling of the other Pokémon live service games from Pokémon Sleep and beyond. But there is one thing that is currently on the minds of every trainer across the world.
Will we see the next generation of new Pokémon make an appearance during this event?
Generation 10 is likely to be a Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive title when it eventually comes up, and although Pokémon Company is focusing most of its efforts onto Z-A ahead of its worldwide October 16 release date, maybe now is the perfect chance to at least show off a theme or the starters for the next big Pokémon release to start getting people excited.
If it were to be revealed in any capacity, we likely would get something at the very end that showed a few brief teasers and nothing more, with a wider reveal likely planned for later in the year or early 2026 ahead of whatever release date the game would have. I personally don't expect to see it myself. It feels too soon, and it would make more sense to reveal it next year during Pokémon's 30th anniversary. But I've been proven wrong before.
There were sprinklings of rumors about the next generation Pokémon title during the destructive leaks that occurred last year, but considering most of the leaks came from clout-chasing content creators and social media accounts, I won't be giving the information the time of day. I'll wait to see an announcement with my own eyes.
But enough about that, do you expect to see Generation 10 revealed this year in any capacity? Or is it to remain a dream?
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Destructoid Monday, July 7, 2025 9:22 AM
Just like in any other TD game on Roblox out there, the best units can make the most challenging game modes feel easy to beat. The same rule applies in All Star Tower Defense X. With that in mind, we prepared the following All Star Tower Defense X tier list to help you roll and use only the best units in the game.
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All Star Tower Defense X Tier List
The above All Star Tower Defense X tier list ranks all units in the game from best to worst based on their overall strength and usefulness across all game modes. Mainly, we ranked units while taking into consideration the following metrics:
Generally, rarer units are stronger but also more expensive to upgrade. Therefore, try to use 3 and 4-star units early on before switching to more powerful units. Also, some 3 and 4-star units can be evolved and upgraded to a 5-star version of the same unit, so make sure to keep them in your inventory. You can check if a unit can be evolved by clicking on it in your inventory. If the "Evolve" button isn't greyed out, then you can evolve them.
All Star Tower Defense X Unit List
In the list below, you can see all units in All Star Tower Defense X, along with some of their pros and cons, sorted by their ranking on our tier list.
Meta Units
S-tier Units
A-tier Units
B-tier Units
C-tier Units
D-tier Units
How to Get New Units in All Star Tower Defense X
The main way of getting new units in All Star Tower Defense X is by summoning them on banners using Gems. There are two banners, X and Y, which rotate every 60 minutes. You can only get the featured units from them. So, if you want to get a unit that isn't currently on one of the banners, you will have to wait for it to appear on one of them. Also, you can get special Capsules that work the same as regular banner summons but with different unit pools.
Upgrading Units in All Star Tower Defense X
In All Star Tower Defense X, there are multiple ways to enhance the power of your units. First and foremost, your units become more powerful by earning XP and leveling up. Additionally, you can further boost their strength by rerolling their Traits and stat potentials and by unlocking their hidden potential (level 18 required). Lastly, some units can be evolved, which increases their star rarity, and some can be ascended. Ascended units can be fully upgraded and are generally very strong.
That concludes our All Star Tower Defense X tier list. Let us know in the comments below which unit you think is the best in ASTDX. If you want to claim some freebies and start pulling for the best units right away, then check out our All Star Tower Defense X codes.
All Star Tower Defense X Tier List FAQs
What are the best units in All Star Tower Defense X? Currently, the best ASTDX units are Dark Wing, Michishibo, Etri, Super God Koku, and Jin Sung. What are the best early-game ASTDX units? The best early-game units are Shirtless Magician, Borul, Kosuke (TS), and Ramen Grill Master. What are the best traits to get on DPS units in ASTDX? Good traits to look out for on DPS units are All Star, Bloodlust, and Genesis.
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Destructoid Monday, July 7, 2025 8:40 AM
If you think you've mastered the art of ghost hunting in Phasmophobia, you may be ready to put your skills to the test. Weekly challenge modes are a great way to see how good you are.
These special trials modify how the game works, usually with rules that make the experience a lot harder. Successfully finishing the challenge gets you plenty of XP and cash, so it's well worth the effort. Here's the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia and everything you need to know to beat it.
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Phasmophobia weekly challenge mode (July 6 to 13)
From July 6 to 13, the weekly challenge is Speed Demons in Phasmophobia. In this challenge, both you and the ghost are a lot faster than normal. Everything else in this trial is fairly normal, so it's not a super daunting one to get done.
How to complete the weekly challenge in Phasmophobia
To finish the weekly challenge mode in Phasmophobia, you need to correctly identify the ghost present on the featured map three times. The specific changes present in each trial mode vary, but your goal is always the same.
All Speed Demons weekly challenge modifiers in Phasmophobia
The Speed Demons challenge mode has several specific rules that modify the way the contract functions. Here are all the key details you need to know about this trial.
Phasmophobia Speed Demons weekly challenge mode tips
The Speed Demons challenge is one of the trickier ones you can attempt in Phasmophobia, so here are some of the best tips to help you get it done.
When does the challenge mode change in Phasmophobia?
The challenge mode changes every Monday at 12am UTC, which translates to 7pm CT every Sunday. You have a full week to tackle each challenge mode when it's available. All challenge modes return regularly since they're on a rotating schedule, so if you don't get to finish one, you can always try it again in the future.
Next weekly challenge mode in Phasmophobia
The next weekly challenge mode, which will run from July 13 to 20, is Detectives Only. This trial begins as soon as the featured one for this week, which is Speed Demons, ends.
All weekly challenge modes in Phasmophobia
There are 27 challenge modes in Phasmophobia. A different one is available to complete each week, and the challenge order stays exactly the same, so it's easy to know which one is coming next. Here are all of the challenges you may face in Phasmophobia.
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Destructoid Monday, July 7, 2025 8:37 AM
The best characters in DC Worlds Collide depend drastically on your progression and game mode. In the early levels and parts of mid-game pretty much any character is good. However this tier list will focus on late game progression outlining the best characters with maxed out skills levels and all badges unlocked. Let's talk about the best DPS, Tank, and Support in our DC Worlds Collide tier list.
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DC Worlds Collide Character Tier List
This is a general overview of all characters in DC Worlds Collide before we dive into specific characters and classes below. It focuses on ranking characters based on all game modes and their late game performance with maxed out skills and badge skills unlocked. Note that when building a team comp always have a varied squad based on the three traits Mighty>Agile>Tactical>Mighty for a 30% damage boost on Trait weaknesses and go for Trait Combinations for additional HP and Attack bonuses. Let's dive into individual classes and characters below.
DC Worlds Collide DPS Tier List
Currently in terms of DPS and crowd-control in DC Worlds Collide, Wonder Woman is a step beyond all the other damage-based characters as you'll see below. Then the S and A Tiers are filled with excellent options for your main DPS slot depending on which Trait you need for your team. Besides the Legendaries and Epics, there are really decent Elite DPS options with Huntress and Scarecrow that are easier to get for beginners. Let's dive into some highlights.
Best DPS in DC Worlds Collide
DC Worlds Collide Tank Tier List
If you have Wonder Woman as a DPS you'll usually (not always) need just one main Tank since she's decently tanky herself due to her Passive. There are a lot of great tanks in DC Worlds Collide who we'll discuss below. For now note that the best ones are those that have ways to apply massive self damage Reduction but also apply Debuffs or offer your team utility in some form. Below we'll dive into the best tanks in the game.
Best Tanks in DC Worlds Collide
DC Worlds Collide Support Tier List
Supports are a must-have and I'll talk about the best supports in DC Worlds Collide below. Note that while healing is a strong form of support, it's not always the most powerful one in this game since a strong team buff or enemy debuff can go a long way of winning you late-game fights. Let's talk about some highlights below.
Best Supports in DC Worlds Collide
That's it for my DC Worlds Collide tier list for all DPS, Tank, and Support characters. Don't forget to check out our DC Worlds Collide codes for free goodies.
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Destructoid Monday, July 7, 2025 8:13 AM
A fresh season of new content to explore is nearly here for Marvel Rivals. If you're eager to start exploring what season three has to offer as soon as possible, you need to know exactly when it's releasing.
Season three is the first of the new shorter seasons, lasting just two months, with a fresh character to play in each one. Everything is about to get a lot more fast-paced, so you need to get playing as soon as you can. Here's when season 3 of Marvel Rivals begins.
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When is Marvel Rivals season 3?
Season three of Marvel Rivals will officially begin on July 11. It's always fairly easy to see exactly when the next season starts since there's a countdown on Competitive in the game. This date was also confirmed with the season three patch notes.
A precise launch time hasn't been shared yet, but past updates have gone live at 3am CT, so we expect this one will too. If a different release time is shared, we'll update all relevant details here, but for now, we've set our countdown to precisely this time. We've also converted it across several major time zones, so you can check when it drops for your area.
How long is Marvel Rivals season 3?
Marvel Rivals season three will last exactly two months, with the first half running from July to August and the second half going from August to September. It's the first season to follow a shorter format with one new hero scheduled to launch in each half. Moving forward, all future seasons are currently planned to follow the same format.
Marvel Rivals season 3 features
The third season of Marvel Rivals is focused on the arrival of two new heroes, fresh locations, skins, a new battle pass, and much more. Here's a breakdown of all key features included in season three.
There's plenty more arriving in season three beyond these main features, so you may want to check out the patch notes to learn more. You also may want to work on clearing out some unfinished achievements before the next update arrives, like Days of Future Past, Arrako Goes Analog, Mutant and Proud!, and Whispers in Pieces.
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Destructoid Monday, July 7, 2025 8:03 AM
There are several ways to awaken and improve your characters in Dragon Ball Legends, and finding Zenkai Rush Medals should be a top priority if you want to strengthen your team.
This resource is the main reward from Zenkai Ultra Space-Time Rush events. It's used to obtain Awakening Z Powers for your characters and perform Zenkai Awakening. These rewards are absolutely crucial for characters tagged as Legends Limited. Here are all the available methods of obtaining these medals.
How to obtain Zenkai Rush Medals in Dragon Ball Legends?
The first step is pretty simple: You have to take part in the Zenkai Ultra Space-Time Rush events in Dragon Ball Legends. However, there are some additional ways to increase how many medals you get.
Aside from these tips, there's a key point you need to keep in mind when it comes to team-building. The Zenkai Rush missions require a wide roster. The reason is simple: you can't reuse a character in the same Rush. Once you use a character, it's done for that particular Rush mode. Naturally, you'll need a balanced roster because you won't be able to complete too many missions otherwise. If you're a beginner, it's better to go easy on the mission difficulties, as you'll get better rewards by completing more of them.
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Destructoid Monday, July 7, 2025 5:01 AM
It's hard not to get excited about Pokémon Go's anniversary artwork, that usually teases a bunch of upcoming features and incoming Pokémon for the year ahead, but as a person who has been playing the game since day one, I wanted to offer a word of caution to those who believe that Paradox Pokémon, among other things, are now destined to appear soon.
In the artwork, we can see a bunch of teases to already announced upcoming things, like Aegislash, Yamper, and other missing Pokémon in-game like Mega Metagross and what appears to be some form of remote raid tease, but its the appearance of Iron Treads and Great Tusk on the right that has the internet convinced that Paradox Pokémon are coming soon.
But don't let that fool you into thinking the tease is a guarantee; there have been multiple instances of anniversary art teasing an upcoming Pokémon or feature that never came. Even though Paradox Pokémon feel like a given at this point.
For example, 2021 revealed Mega Mewtwo in its anniversary art, and that Pokémon has still not appeared. Mega Lucario also appeared in the 2020 anniversary art, and it would take several years for it to finally appear in-game. 2023's anniversary art showed off Hisuian Goodra, another Pokémon that is still missing. The list goes on.
So what I'm trying to get at is, the anniversary artwork, while fantastic, is not Scopely teasing at its upcoming plans or future releases. They might have originally planned to release these things at one point, but things happen in game development that force companies to make changes. So while it's fine to be excited, I wanted to preface some calm as I've seen social media explode, saying that Paradox Pokémon are 100% coming soon when they might not appear at all.
So, for now, let's wait to see if they are real or not. As the best time to announce Paradox Pokémon, if they exist, would be July 22 during the big Pokémon Presents stream that is planned to show off new information about all the mainline games.
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