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GamersHeroes Thursday, March 19, 2026 5:28 PM The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Holds Guinness World Record for World's Smallest Popcorn Container       A big record for the tiniest of treats, Illumination, Nintendo, Universal Pictures, and Zinc Group's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has received the Guinness World Record for the World's Smallest Popcorn Container in the form of Bowser's Cauldron. The post The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Holds Guinness World Record for World's Smallest Popcorn Container appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Thursday, March 19, 2026 5:15 PM Tofer.A Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of Honor       A true pop-culture expert and lover of all thing retro gaming, Tofer.A will be a Guest of Honor at Fire & Ice RGX 2026 this summer. The post Tofer.A Fire & Ice RGX 2026 Guest of Honor appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:17 PM Arcade Escape The Coin Game Now Fully Available       New locations, vehicles, side quests, and quality-of-life enhancements are now available as part of today's 1.0 release of devotid and Kwalee's arcade escape The Coin Game. The post Arcade Escape The Coin Game Now Fully Available appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:16 PM Mabinogi's 18th Anniversary Celebration Live Through April 9       Celebrating nearly two decades of fantasy adventures, Nexon America is ringing in Mabinogi's 18th anniversary with a number of in-game events and special rewards. The post Mabinogi's 18th Anniversary Celebration Live Through April 9 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:02 PM The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon Steam Demo Live       Players will be able to join Detective McQueen and Officer Dooley for a very special case with the new Steam demo for Spooky Doorway and Akupara Games' The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon. The post The Darkside Detective: Backside of the Moon Steam Demo Live appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Thursday, March 19, 2026 3:08 PM Crimson Desert Launching Worldwide Today       Set to release globally today at 3pm PT (just a few hours from now!), Pearl Abyss' Crimson Desert and its open world is almost here.  The post Crimson Desert Launching Worldwide Today appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Thursday, March 19, 2026 1:26 PM Persona5: The Phantom X Version 3.4 Featuring P5R's Kasumi Yoshizawa       Now available on both PC and mobile devices, today's Persona 5: The Phantom X Version 3.4 release brings with it the new Persona 5 Royal Crossroads of Fate: Laboratory Arc Part 1 alongside the fan-favorite 5★ Phantom Thief Kasumi Yoshizawa. The post Persona5: The Phantom X Version 3.4 Featuring P5R's Kasumi Yoshizawa appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:25 PM Blue Mary Coming to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves March 26       Voiced by Allegra Clark, South Town special agent Blue Mary will release for SNK's Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves as part of Season Pass 2 on March 26. The post Blue Mary Coming to Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves March 26 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:29 AM Ballgame Interview – Eliot Garcia Weisberg Talks New Ballgame!       Featuring a true love for the gaming industry, we recently caught up with Ballgame's Eliot Garcia Weisberg at Day of the Devs for a tee time around this whole new ballgame… The post Ballgame Interview – Eliot Garcia Weisberg Talks New Ballgame! appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:22 AM HD-2D RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Launching June 18       A new action RPG from the creators of Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default, Square Enix's The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is set to tell a story of Four Ages across a Thousand Years when it launches June 18. The post HD-2D RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales Launching June 18 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

Kotaku Thursday, March 19, 2026 5:38 PM New Steam Hit Is All About Running A Rental Store In The '90s And It's Rad       Retro Rewind is a store simulator game for all you people out there who miss going to Blockbuster on the weekends

Kotaku Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:34 PM The Switch 2's Best New Feature Is A Battery Power Hog But Still Totally Worth It       Handheld Boost Mode is breathing new life into old Switch games

Kotaku Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:21 PM Steam's Huge Spring Sale Is Happening Now And Here Are The Best Deals       From newer games like Assassin's Creed Shadows to older hits like Fallout: New Vegas, there's something for everyone in this big sale

Kotaku Thursday, March 19, 2026 2:00 PM 16 Super Short Stories That Prove Marathon Is One Of 2026's Best Games       From people meeting friendly players to folks barely escaping thanks to a heroic sacrifice, Bungie's new FPS is creating some memorable war stories

Kotaku Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:53 PM McDonald's Gives The Best Super Mario Galaxy Character More Kids Meal Toys Than The Rest       The fast food joint's latest kids' meal offerings are out of this world

Kotaku Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 PM The Sonic 4 Teaser May Be Hinting At A Classic Villain, But Does It Need It?       This universe is getting crowded quickly, so maybe let's pump the brakes on Chaos

Kotaku Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:50 AM Gacha Game Apologizes For Giving Players Malware With Some Free Loot Boxes       'This incident has served as a serious wake-up call for our team,' said the developers of Duet Night Abyss

Kotaku Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:40 AM We Spoke To Game Devs And All Of Them Hate DLSS 5: 'What The F***, Nvidia?'       One game developer told Kotaku that after seeing DLSS 5, 'it feels like there is no future for me' in the video game industry

Kotaku Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:15 AM Counter-Strike 2 Just Pulled The Rug Out From Under 25 Years Of Muscle Memory       Ammo reloads are fundamentally changing

Kotaku Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:00 AM Mario Galaxy Movie Star Goes Viral For Being Asked The Dumbest Question Imaginable       Also: a Double Fine game nearly a decade in the making has a new release date

Kotaku Thursday, March 19, 2026 10:45 AM Pokémon Pokopia Players Are Turning Machoke Into Their House Husband       Machoke is literally just a big buff man

Kotaku Thursday, March 19, 2026 10:35 AM Nvidia's Loathed DLSS 5 AI Sloppifier Is Getting Slaughtered On YouTube       Only 16 percent of people have given the announcement video a thumbs-up

Kotaku Thursday, March 19, 2026 10:24 AM Tom Clancy Studio No Longer Making Games As It Lays Off 105 Developers       Red Storm losing staff and becoming a support team is the latest cost-cutting move by Ubisoft following its massive Tencent bailout

PCGamesN Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:00 PM Get up to $129 off my favorite gaming desk in Secretlab's Spring Sale       The Secretlab Spring Sale is here, saving you up to $129 off the best sit-to-stand gaming desk around, and up to $100 off our favorite gaming chair right now.

PCGamesN Thursday, March 19, 2026 1:31 PM After accidentally clobbering my friends in grimdark action-RPG No Rest for the Wicked, now I can do it on purpose       The first No Rest for the Wicked Together patch introduces PvP duels, a comfort mechanic, callouts, and additional co-op convenience.

PCGamesN Thursday, March 19, 2026 1:00 PM Runescape Dragonwilds is bringing us to Dowdun Reach this month, but I'm more interested in its skill capes       The Runescape Dragonwilds Dowdun Reach update is bringing us to a formidable stronghold that's set within a beautiful Fall-themed land.

PCGamesN Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:47 PM Valorant Twitch drops and how to claim       Valorant Twitch drops are typically announced in time for big VCT LAN events, and here's how to claim free loot, courtesy of Riot Games, when live.

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PCGamesN Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:25 PM Stellaris is going up in price, Paradox warns ahead of the Steam spring sale       Paradox is bundling three pieces of DLC into base Stellaris, causing the price to go up, and it offers buying advice for the spring sale.

PCGamesN Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:01 PM I got dance lessons from the viral League of Legends Malphite streamer, and honestly, it's harder than it looks       League of Legends streamer and creator PlainSundaee has been all over my social media of late. Why? Because he's dancing like Malphite.

PCGamesN Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:59 AM This week's shocking Epic Games Store freebie could teach you some real-life skills       You can get Electrician Simulator and a World of Warships anniversary pack free via the Epic Games Store this week, so don't miss out.

PCGamesN Thursday, March 19, 2026 10:00 AM New medieval game Kinstrife, built by Mount and Blade modders, wants you to "truly lose yourself in the fantasy"       Kinstrife follows a wandering medieval knight journeying in search of fortune and glory, and it's joining indie strategy giant Hooded Horse.

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, March 19, 2026 5:48 PM Marathon's Cryo Archive drops tomorrow and it sounds like almost every aspect of it will be a pain in the shell       Well, you all did it, Cryo Archive has been unlocked in Marathon. Bungie detailed the new mode in a blog post earlier today, where it shared an important thing to keep in mind with the new map: it's only available to attempt on weekends. Aye, you'll need to forgo any social plans you have out in the real world to tackle this one. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, March 19, 2026 2:54 PM Colossal Order's biggest mistake working on Cities: Skylines 2? Banking on not-quite-ready Unity features       Is it fair to say Cities: Skylines 2's development has been incredibly messy? I'd say it's fair, after all, the game has completely shifted developers in the past few months, that doesn't sound like smooth sailing to me. In the nearly three years since it was released, the city builder still has plenty of issues to deal with, perhaps a symptom of a more industry wide problem. But in a recent interview, Mariina Hallikainen, CEO of the game's now former developer Colossal Order, has spoken about the specific difficulties the studio faced with the engine the game was built in, Unity. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, March 19, 2026 2:32 PM "We're not perfectly replicating the real world, that would be crazy": The invisible design behind Firewatch's pine cones and picture frames       It's easy to look at a walking simulator like Firewatch and only see what's been stripped out. After all, it's a genre that got its start when developers took the shooting out of first-person shooters. However, look a little closer and you will see how much design can go into the simplest interactions. In the lookout cabin you call home in Firewatch there is a desk. On one side of that desk you will find a pine cone and on the opposite side you will find a picture frame. Hover your cursor over either item and press 'E' and you will pick up the item and hold it in your hand. It's when you press 'E' again to put the item back down things get interesting. The pine cone will roll off the desk, but the picture frame will return it to the spot you picked it up from. In that difference, you can see the world that Campo Santo made in Firewatch. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, March 19, 2026 2:10 PM Shenmue 3 Enhanced is a shinier version of Yu Suzuki's opus with a new camera option that harkens back to the original       Shenmue is a game that will just always be there, I can't quite imagine a world without it. Just hanging around in the background, waiting for you patiently, maybe even coming into the foreground to say hello again because it missed you. That time of saying hello appears to be rearing its beautiful head again, as Ys Net (and of course the one and only Yu Suzuki himself) have announced a new, shinier edition of Shenmue 3 is on the way. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, March 19, 2026 1:18 PM Dark Scrolls is a dungeon scroller from the Gunbrella devs, starring fantasy staples like an obligatory thief and "Rat with saxophone"       Right, roll call time. "A barbarian (for all the bonk boys in the audience)". Present. A mage who's the smartypants choice. Yeah. A thief, who's both "classic" and "obligatory". Here. "Rat with saxophone". Yup. Right, that's all of the fantasy trope character types accounted for in Dark Scrolls, a roguelike dungeon-running platformer from the devs behind Gunbrella and Gato Roboto. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, March 19, 2026 1:10 PM Vampire Crawlers invites you to an average Italian countryside with an April release date       Vampires! They don't just survive now, but crawl too, as evidenced by poncle's follow-up to their tight and already quite influential bullet heaven Vampire Survivors, Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors. Which now, as shared in an on brand, irreverently silly trailer, has a release date! Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, March 19, 2026 1:00 PM Hoarder is just a beautiful Polish cleaning sim from a former Darkwood dev, until you find the staircase to the very different game beneath       The co-creator of extremely good horror game Darkwood is making a cleaning simulator, comparable to PowerWash Simulator and Viscera Cleanup Detail. Or at least, something that starts out as a cleaning simulator, and may even end as a cleaning simulator, if you choose, but which harbours sunken secrets that unlock an entirely different species of game. A bit like Inscryption, yes. They're calling it Hoarder. The development team are Byzel (Polish for mess or clutter, apparently), who are part of boardgame company Awaken Realms. They're led by Acid Wizard co-founder Gustaw Stachaszewski, and include a few of the people behind time management FPS Superhot and Youtube horror show Poradnik Uśmiechu, or Smile Guide. I have a Hoarder announcement trailer for you, and it is quite the thing, though I encourage you to stop at the staircase part if you don't want to spoil certain discoveries. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:32 PM Fortnite adds buildable Star Wars islands, so you can finally make a Mos Eisley Cantina full of flossing Jawas       Fortnite's just gotten a new toolset that'll let folks build Star Wars-themed islands at the start of May, wich is good news for anyone who's ever craved the ability to create a map that somehow validates their Boba Fett and Chawbacca fanfiction. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:12 AM Ubisoft are ending game development at long-time Tom Clancy studio Red Storm with 105 staff laid off, according to reports       Ubisoft have reportedly laid off all of the game developers at Red Storm Entertainment, with the long-time Tom Clancy studio being repurposed from a place where games are developed to a place that just provides behind-the-scenes tech support. 105 staff have lost their jobs in this downsizing, which follows the cancellation of Red Storm's The Division Heartland in 2024. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:00 AM Join the circus and swing an election in Moves of the Diamond Hand, the RPG follow-up to Betrayal at Club Low, which hits PC early access in April       Cosmo D's heady jazz noir RPG Moves Of The Diamond Hand will launch into Steam Early Access on April 13th, the day after I return from holiday. You don't need to hear about my holiday plans, which involve scree slopes and deterioriating knee cartilage. You do need to hear about Moves of the Diamond Hand. It's the grander follow-up to Betrayal At Club Low, which Alice O (RPS in peace) called "a delicious snack-sized espionage RPG". The early access launch will feature the first two chapters of the full game. They apparently "surpass the size and scope of all Cosmo D's previous titles to-date." Trailer? Go on then. Read more

Siliconera Thursday, March 19, 2026 5:00 PM Black Torch Anime Adaptation Streams on Crunchyroll in July       Crunchyroll and Shueisha announced that the anime adaptation of the manga Black Torch will air on Sony's streaming service, and it currently has a July 2026 launch window. The 100studio project will be a simulcast series, and people with a subscription in any region except Asia will get access.  The series follows Jiro Azuma, a high schooler and ninja who ends up befriending and fusing with the Black Star of Doom mononoke Rago. Due to other spirits seeking out Rago's powers and the situation, the pair then join the Bureau of Espionage to hunt down hostile mononoke. As the series is a relatively short one that only spanned five volumes, it's unknown if the entire story will be told in a single season yet. Here's the latest Black Torch anime trailer. While we do hear one of the theme songs, the footage mainly shows us what main characters Jiro Azuma, Rago, Ichika Kishimojin, and Reiji Kirihara.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL_biwm-hxU 100studio is a relatively new anime studio, so they might not be immediately familiar. Some of their two currently available shows are Quality Assurance in Another World and The Mononoke Lecture Logs of Chuzenji-sensei. The former also is part of Crunchyroll's library. The Black Torch anime will stream on Crunchyroll in July 2026, and the manga is available via Viz Media.  We may earn a commission if you purchase from certain links. Learn more here. The post Black Torch Anime Adaptation Streams on Crunchyroll in July appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:00 PM Another Unicorn Overlord Rosalinde Figure Launches       Following the January 2026 debut of Kotobukiya's Unicorn Overlord Rosalinde figure, Good Smile Company and Phat confirmed they'll release one too. It will launch in February 2027 in Japan, followed by a Q3 2027 worldwide release. It will cost ￥26,800/$177.99. This follows a survey that said she was the most popular member of the cast in Japan. This Rosalinde figure is a 1/6 scale static model of the dark elf Augur that is twin sister of Elheim's leader, Eltolinde. This means there are no extra face plates or posing options. She features a dynamic sort of pose that makes it look like she is using her Elemental Roar skill that involves faeries helping her to attack. She also looks like she's about to swing her lance. She stands at about 14 inches tall (370mm).  Here are a few of the first photos Good Smile Company shared: Images via Good Smile Company and Vanillaware Good Smile Company's only released a few different types of Unicorn Overlord merchandise so far. People could pick up a figma of Yahna or plush of Berengaria or Virginia. Kotobukiya's released far more, such as scale figures of Eltolinde, Melisandre, and Scarlett. The Good Smile Company Unicorn Overlord Rosalinde figure will debut in February 2027 in Japan and Q3 2027 worldwide. Pre-orders close on May 13, 2026. The game can be found on the Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X.  We may earn a commission if you purchase from certain links. Learn more here. The post Another Unicorn Overlord Rosalinde Figure Launches appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Thursday, March 19, 2026 3:00 PM Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard Release Date Set       The new Vampire Survivors spin-off Vampire Crawlers release date is set. The game will come to the Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC on April 21, 2026. However, there's no debut  date for the Android and iOS mobile ports yet. It will cost $9.99/€9.99/£9.99, though Game Pass subscribers will be able to play it at launch. There's also a new trailer with a little gameplay footage that shows how it works. At the moment, product pages aren't available for every platform yet. So far, you can only find them on the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, and Steam. Pre-orders aren't open, but you can add the game to wishlists. The PC demo is also still showing on Steam, following the Steam Next Fest launch of that.  Here's the Vampire Crawlers release date trailer. It also confirms there are no vampires. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaAEKYGnxrA Everything started with the original Vampire Survivors, which is available on the Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, and mobile devices. It's gotten multiple updates and expansions, including ones that added co-op and vampires. In 2025, a Vampire Survivors VR spin-off appeared for Meta Quest headsets.  Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard will come to the Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the release date is April 21, 2026. Mobile versions are planned. We may earn a commission if you purchase from certain links. Learn more here. The post Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard Release Date Set appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Thursday, March 19, 2026 2:00 PM Shenmue 3 Enhanced Trailer Confirms Switch 2 Debut       Following an August 2025 confirmation that an updated version of the most recent entry in the Shenmue series would appear, a Shenmue 3 Enhanced is confirmed for the Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game first showed up on the PS4 and PC. A new trailer also launched to show how different will look, there's a list of changes, and both Special and Collector's Editions are confirmed. First, here's the official list of every change that Inin Games and Ys Net shared for the Shenmue 3 Enhanced updated release. Enhanced Graphics & Performance – Sharper visuals, smoother gameplay, and faster load times. 4K Texture Uplift – More detailed environments and character models. DLSS/FSR Support – Improved performance without compromising quality. Increased NPC Density – A more lively and immersive Niaowu. Classic Camera Mode – Relive the feel of Shenmue I & II. Gameplay Tweaks – Optional stamina adjustments and smoother progression. Improved Interactions – Skip cutscenes, expanded QTE timing, and more. Menu & UX Enhancements – Streamlined navigation and helpful alerts. Optionality First – Customize your experience or stay true to the original. Here's the first trailer showing how it looks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF9sHfFd6mA As for the physical copies, so far only Inin Games is showing product pages for it. However, that page did confirm the Switch 2 version isn't a game-key card. The Special Edition costs $74.99 and includes a Yu Suzuki The Definitive History of Shenmue documentary Blu-ray and a The Making of Shenmue 3 Enhanced art book. The $199.99 Collector's Edition adds a 15cm tall figure of Ryo, a wooden scroll, a Ryo fork lift operator keychain, and an Art Print Bundle with an A2 poster, stickers, a shikishi, and Kung Fu cards.   You can see the first pictures of the limited editions from Inin Games. Images via Inin Games and Ys Net Shenmue 3 Enhanced is in development for the Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the original version of the game is on the PS4 and PC.  We may earn a commission if you purchase from certain links. Learn more here. The post Shenmue 3 Enhanced Trailer Confirms Switch 2 Debut appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Thursday, March 19, 2026 1:00 PM Neptunia Unlimited Includes Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X CPU Goddesses       Compile Heart and Idea Factory officially revealed the newest mainline Hyperdimension Neptunia series game, and it will be called Neptunia Unlimited and involve CPU Goddesses based on current generation systems like the Switch and Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X. So far, it is only confirmed for Japan. It will debut there on August 27, 2026. However, while the Xbox console is referenced in-game, the game will be limited to the Switch, Switch 2, PS4, and PS5. Physical and digital copies are confirmed, though the PS4 version won't be sold on a disc. The official site, press release, and trailer all brought up and showed the new CPU Goddesses based on the Switch and Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X joining Neptune (Purple Heart) on the new adventure. The world is ending, but Neptune's "retry" function keeps triggering in the hopes of preventing that and reaching the "true end." While the original Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox representatives Blanc (White Heart), Noire (Black Heart), and Vert (Green Heart) will be present, this time they'll be joined by new goddesses like the Switch 2-style Rouge (Red Heart), PS5-character Ciel (Blue Heart), and Xbox Series S and X reps Anna and Lot (Eclipse Heart). Both story and combat segments show up in the first trailer, highlighting how when their CPU forms are activated, they'll be flying around maps or floating in battle, and that some fights will entail heading into space and facing massive opponents. Here's the first trailer for the game: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ovq6riRoWk And here is the official character art for all the new and returning Neptunia series CPU console goddesses. So far, the CPU Candidates Nepgear (Purple Sister), Uni (Black Sister), and Rom and Ram (White Sister) haven't appeared, but the twins are mentioned in the Blanc character profile.  Neptune Purple Heart Noir Black Heart Ciel Blue Heart Blanc White Heart Rouge Red Heart Vert Green Heart Anna Lot Eclipse Heart Images via Idea Factory and Compile Heart There are also some initial pieces of key art an CGs that highlight the Neptunia Unlimited CPU Goddesses representing the Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X consoles. Images via Idea Factory and Compile Heart Neptunia Unlimited will come to the Switch, Switch 2, PS4, and PS5 in Japan on August 27, 2026.  The post Neptunia Unlimited Includes Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X CPU Goddesses appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:00 PM Build Your Own Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Sprite Keychains       Square Enix is gradually releasing Build Charm keychains based on Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster character sprites that will also be customizable. The pixel blocks on these keychains will be able to be removed and re-attached, although the owner will have to prepare their own tweezers separately. The company has so far prepared two batches of these keychains. The first volume will be available on March 21, 2026, and the second will follow on July 3, 2026. Each volume will feature a total of six character sprites from the first six Final Fantasy entries, including Paladin Cecil from Final Fantasy IV and Terra Branford from Final Fantasy VI. The keychains will be available individually at ¥1,650 (~$10.35) or in a set of 6 boxes at ¥9,900 (~$62.15). However, the items will be available at random, and the 6-box set still won't guarantee all unique characters to be included there either. Square Enix has been sporadically releasing new merchandise based on the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster sprites. It previously released non-customizable charm keychains in 2025 and wappen badges based on the same sprites in 2024. The first volume of the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Build Charms will be available on March 21, 2026. The second volume will follow on July 3, 2026. The post Build Your Own Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Sprite Keychains appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:00 AM Urban Myth Dissolution Center Mobile Version Stealth Dropped       Hakababunko has announced that Urban Myth Dissolution Center is now available on mobile devices. It is also available in English, and it's priced the same as the existing console versions. The reveal came as a surprise, as no company involved with the game had announced anything beforehand. We only knew about it when the trailer for it came out on March 18, 2026. You can watch the trailer for the smartphone version on places like the Hakababunko X (formerly Twitter) account: https://twitter.com/hakababunko/status/2034435068064932226 The trailer and screenshots show that the game keeps a lot of the same UI and elements, albeit it's just on the phone instead of a console or PC. As the game is mostly point-and-click, the smartphone version should be quite easy to play as well. Urban Myth Dissolution Center is a paranormal mystery adventure game in which you play as Azami Fukurai, the newest member of the Urban Myth Dissolution Center. She has a mysterious power that lets her see the past echoes of people, and she uses this to solve the various paranormal mysteries that she gets wrapped up in. Aside from investigating the crime scenes, there are also portions where she and her co-worker Jasmine have to collect information via social media. You can read our review of Urban Myth Dissolution Center here. Urban Myth Dissolution Center is readily available on the PS5, Nintendo Switch, Windows PC via Steam, and now mobile devices (iOS and Android). The post Urban Myth Dissolution Center Mobile Version Stealth Dropped appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Thursday, March 19, 2026 10:00 AM Vote for Your Faves in Story of Seasons, Rune Factory Popularity Polls       Marvelous has opened ‌an anniversary website for Story of Seasons and Rune Factory, where you can vote for your favorites from the series in two popularity polls. The polls will be open until April 6, 2026. A total of 560 characters are eligible to be voted for across both polls, and the top winners will appear in a new illustration. For Story of Seasons, there will be ten characters, and from Rune Factory, there will be five. The illustrators for each respective series will draw the anniversary artwork. You can vote once per day, so if you like multiple characters, you can put your vote towards them all. Conversely, you can just keep voting for your ultimate favorite. Here are the two existing pieces of anniversary artwork for both series: Images via Marvelous 2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Story of Seasons (originally released in English as Harvest Moon) and the 20th anniversary of Rune Factory. Story of Seasons games typically involve the player taking an old farm and turning it into a successful one. You can also interact with the townsfolk, marry them, and have kids. Rune Factory originated as a spin-off series of Story of Seasons before developing its own identity. You can still farm in Rune Factory games, but they take place in a fantasy world and also involve dungeon crawling. The Story of Seasons and Rune Factory character popularity poll will end on April 6, 2026. The post Vote for Your Faves in Story of Seasons, Rune Factory Popularity Polls appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:18 PM Destiny 2 is killing its most broken build, and I'm already mourning John Chunk       Destiny 2 Warlocks, it's time to put on our Superblack and start another candlelight vigil, for we are losing an icon. Bungie is nerfing our obscene amount of damage with Contraverse Holds and Handheld Supernova—also called "John Chunk"—next week. The tweak is coming alongside Guardian Games, an annual event that focuses on class-vs-class competition. The nerf, while admittedly warranted, comes just in time to prevent Warlocks from getting a landslide win this year. Contraverse "chunking," as it's called, was still rather obscure by the time The Edge of Fate launched in mid 2025, but it became nearly ubiquitous as time drew on. Some in the community even gave it a rather catchy name, "John Chunk," following the recent trend. It's a simple glitch that stems from some wonky math regarding damage, buffs, and debuffs, allowing Warlocks to draw huge chunks of a boss' health bar with a single grenade. I guess Prismatic is back on the menu. Image via Bungie Using it doesn't require much setup, even though perfecting it can be tricky. You need the Contraverse Hold Exotic armor with the Chaos Accelerant Void Aspect equipped, meaning it's only available in Void builds. Holding down certain grenades with that combination transforms your skill into a close-range, shotgun-esque spread of Void energy. Hitting it in the right way would deal borderline illegal amounts of damage on your enemies. Think of it like getting a B0re in Borderlands 2. There's still some mystery surrounding how to get the perfect chunk. To some, it's about hitting the enemies in the leg or lower half, while higher frame rates seem to improve your odds of chunking down anything in your way. All that may be moot starting next Tuesday, however. Summarily executing anything in your way was quite a skewed experience, so we'll have to wait to see Handheld Supernova's actual firepower post-update. Thankfully, Warlocks still have a slew of good builds, including Contraverse and Axion Bolts, Getaway Artist with Prismatic, and Stormdancer's Brace on either Arc or the iridescent element—though none have that sheer stopping power. Outside of the death of a hero, Guardian Games is also bringing back the Rushdown boss gauntlet, as well as new weapons and a cosmetic set. It's unclear how much it will impact Destiny 2's catastrophic player counts, but at least it's content in a serious drought. The post Destiny 2 is killing its most broken build, and I'm already mourning John Chunk appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, March 19, 2026 4:07 PM Destiny 2 Guardian Games release countdown: Exact date and time       Destiny 2 fans looking forward to a friendly class rivalry (or anything to do in the game, really) don't have to wait that long. Guardian Games 2026 is right around the corner, potentially giving you another reason to open the game other than to check the Eververse Bright Dust offerings. Unsurprisingly, Bungie is giving players more of the same, though with new weapons and a new set of armor ornaments per class. Here's when it begins and what you can expect from the event. When is Guardian Games in Destiny 2? Represent your class in style. Image via Bungie Guardian Games 2026 launches on March 24 and runs until April 14, Bungie confirmed on social media. The popular Rushdown mode is coming back, according to a blog post, and we can also expect three weapons: two new and one reissued. [hurrytimer id="1191349"] The base variant of Rushdown has a set order of bosses each day, but Bungie will also bring in a version with randomized foes, making every run different. This year, Guardian Games gets special Orders worth 50 Bright Dust each until you reach the cap. This is likely a result of the endless fan complaints after the asinine removal of the Bright Dust grind from Dawning 2025, which was a significant part of the event in previous years. The API hinted at two of the weapons coming back: the Triple Laureate Spread Shot hand cannon and a fusion rifle called The Beacon (via light.gg). Bungie confirmed the addition of these two, as well as the return of the Keraunious Arc trace rifle. Perks for unreleased items in the API are always subject to change, particularly when they're still classified. This will be the first edition of the Guardian Games since the addition of the maligned Portal in The Edge of Fate. Thankfully, it's not as one-dimensional as Solstice was, with Rushdown taking center stage. You can obtain Medallions and get copies of the event weapons by doing Portal activities, however, Bungie said in the blog post. This year's Guardian Games doesn't seem to bring anything too special—and "nothing special" might as well be the motto for Destiny 2 in 2026 so far—but it might give content-hungry players a reason to log back in. The post Destiny 2 Guardian Games release countdown: Exact date and time appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, March 19, 2026 3:45 PM Marathon's Cryo Archive map has officially been unlocked, it looks like a Destiny raid, and Ben Starr is waiting within       After a couple weeks of very nerdy grinding, Marathon fans and ARG gamers have helped to unlock the fourth, endgame map Cryo Archive. The high-tier difficulty location opens up tomorrow at 12pm CT, but its accompanying trailer is overflowing with hype. Most notably so, because it's narrated by Ben Starr, who is the voice of rogue AI Durandal of the franchise's original trilogy fame, and that's enough to get anyone invested. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW8VRcMy5vU&pp=ugUEEgJlbg%3D%3D Starr kills it, as always, bringing his expertise from roles like Verso in Expedition 33 and Clive Rosfield in Final Fantasy 16 to Bungie's dark sci-fi universe. The UESC Marathon ship carrying 30,000 people in cryostasis has been shrouded in mystery and suspense for decades, even since the first games launched in the 90s. The ghost ship now hangs above Tau Ceti IV, and it's finally time to go there, and Durandal is the one rolling out the red carpet. The video teasing the map was launched by Bungie after the final step of a lengthy, convoluted ARG was solved, thanks in large part to efforts of the community led by streamers such as Skarrow9 and MrRoflWaffles, who were flown out to Bungie to finish the fight and debuted the video live. The 90-second teaser is dripping with aura and style, as Marathon is wont to do, hinting at near-impossible battles for those brave and geared enough to go within to fight new enemies. Only premade trios will be able to enter, and you must be level 25, have a minimum loadout value of 5,000, and have unlocked all of the game's factions. As the game's director Joe Ziegler teased, "surviving will be a challenge for even the most prepared of crews." The trailer ends with a bang: a tease of what looks like a boss battle of sorts with the menacing S'pht Compiler enemy. In-game achievements confirm that you'll have to take one of these down if you want to survive, and that may be the game's toughest challenge yet. But the loot will presumably be quite rewarding, worth tens of thousands of Credits, along with much more. You'll just have to survive the UESC on board, along with doing battle against other players, of course. Bungie said Cryo Archive is "Marathon's first end-game zone, a high intensity, raid-style PvPvE activity built around security systems, Vault chases, and contested exfils." And I am so scared, but also pumped. Screenshot by Destructoid This is the moment Marathon gamers have been waiting for. And reviewers, too. My Marathon review for Destructoid has been done for quite some time, but I've been waiting to hit publish to see what Cryo Archive has to offer (seemingly countless other outlets have been doing the same). I very much doubt the score will change much (if at all), but Bungie's expertise in endgame activities like Destiny's raids could mean that this location may bring the likes of something that the genre has not seen before, so I will be watching and playing intently. Cryo Archive arrives in Marathon tomorrow, so the clock is ticking if you're looking to be geared enough to fight the horrors that lie within. Personally, I'm ready to lose my entire vault. The post Marathon's Cryo Archive map has officially been unlocked, it looks like a Destiny raid, and Ben Starr is waiting within appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, March 19, 2026 2:07 PM PlayStation Network no more: Sony will reportedly rename PS5's online services soon, for some reason       When the PlayStation 3 came online back in November 2006, so, too, did a new online system for gamers: the PlayStation Network. Like Xbox Live before it, PlayStation Network (PSN) has been the home of gamers ever since the PS3, the PS4, the PS5, the PSP, and even the PS Vita. That will remain true for the foreseeable future, but under a different name entirely, according to a report by Insider Gaming. Image via PlayStation An email sent yesterday to developers spilled the beans that the PSN branding will be going away by September 2026, "in order to properly capture the breadth of our evolving digital services." Au revoir, old friend. "The upcoming changes are purely visual and will not introduce any technical alterations to our offerings," the email said. "To simplify and unify branding, the terms 'PlayStation Network' and 'PSN' will be phased out across all SIE assets by September 2026. All features currently associated with PSN, including core network features such as friends, multiplayer, and trophies, will remain unaffected and available to players. You'll be notified ahead of changes coinciding with the Technical Requirements Checklist (TRC) update in the fall of 2026." So, basically, PSN is getting a new name. Right now, that name is currently under wraps, but if it's going to be all-encompassing to being Sony-ified, I'd imagine it will have a title that's way less appealing and easier to say than PSN. Sony Online? Sony Network? Something dumber and worse? I'm not really excited by the prospect. Either way, even though this is just a cosmetic change, I am a bit sad to see the PSN moniker go. We've been through a lot together, including the massive hack way back in 2011, right after Mortal Kombat 9 came out, that led to the service going offline entirely for 24 days. Goodbye, PSN. Thank you for all of those free games like LittleBigPlanet offered as recompense after you were hacked and had 77 million accounts compromised. The post PlayStation Network no more: Sony will reportedly rename PS5's online services soon, for some reason appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, March 19, 2026 1:55 PM How to change weather in Schedule 1       Update v0.4.4 is available on the full branch of Schedule 1, and we finally have dynamic weather to enjoy. These patterns have been added in addition to the day and night cycle that was already available inside the game. While the weather functions randomly on its own, you can manually change it, too. Let's look at all the weather options and how you can change to the one you like. Table of contents All weather patterns in Schedule 1 How to change weather patterns in Schedule 1 All weather patterns in Schedule 1 The weather update offers six different patterns for you to enjoy. Clear Foggy Light Rain Lightning Heavy Rain Overcast Weather patterns aren't purely cosmetic, as your NPCs will react accordingly. The new update has added umbrellas that the NPCs will use when it's raining. So far, I haven't found any difference in the customer demand due to weather patterns, so you should still be able to sell your products as usual. Image via TVGS How to change weather patterns in Schedule 1 Typically, the weather patterns will change randomly, but you can use console commands to make the tweak manually. Here's the complete list of all the console commands you can use that are associated with weather patterns. setweather clear: Get clear weather setweather overcast: Get overcast weather setweather foggy: Get foggy weather setweather lightrain: Get light rain setweather heavyrain: Get heavy rain setweather lightning: Get Lightning setweatherspeed: Allows you to modify the speed at which the weather changes. triggerlightning: Triggers a lightning strike. triggerdistantthunder: Plays thunder sounds in the distant While I mentioned that the weather doesn't seem to affect product demand, you'll get a bonus when delivering drugs during the rain. Hence, you can manually trigger rainfall before completing the delivery of a product. The post How to change weather in Schedule 1 appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, March 19, 2026 1:03 PM How to complete Paradigm Shift 2 contract in Marathon – Download Protocol G access in Complex       The Paradigm Shift 2 contract is a priority task for the NuCaloric faction in Marathon, and it involves downloading two pieces of intel in the Dire Marsh map. It's one of the more complex contracts to complete, and more so because both tasks have to be finished in the same run. Thankfully, both tasks are of an identical nature, so let's look at how to finish the contract on your run. Table of contents Marathon Paradigm Shift 2 contract walkthrough How to download Protocol G access from secured room in Complex How to download quarantine protocol from southern Quarantine Marathon Paradigm Shift 2 contract walkthrough The Paradigm Shift 2 contract can be broken down into two parts. Download Protocol G access from secured room in Complex. Download quarantine protocol from southern Quarantine Exfil How to download Protocol G access from secured room in Complex Screenshot and remix by Destructoid For the first task, head to the eastern area of the Dire Marsh map where you'll find the Complex POI. You'll need to find the yellow-colored room with "PLX-3" written on top of it. The main door on the ground floor will be locked. Image via Bungie Use the nearby containers and jump onto the first-floor entrance. Avoid the lasers, use the stairs and come down to the room on the ground floor. Once the hack is complete, you'll find that the doors are locked. You'll also find boxes near the door: destroy the boxes, and you'll be able to escape the location and complete the first task. Image via Bungie There are two boxes: one in the same room and one on the stairs above. If you can't find them, you can wait for three minutes, and you'll be able to escape. Image via Bungie How to download quarantine protocol from southern Quarantine Screenshot and remix by Destructoid The second part of the contract involves traveling to a building located on the outskirts of Quarantine. I have marked the exact location; if you're at the location, you'll find a quest marker showing where you can find the terminal. Image via Bungie Once you've completed the hack, you'll find a keypad near the terminal itself. Interact with it to unlock the nearby exit door. Alternatively, you can just wait for three minutes before the doors open. Thankfully, there are no enemy spawns, but you can come across runners. Typically, an exfil spawns near this location that will allow you to escape from the map. The exfil part is necessary to complete the second Paradigm Shift contract, so don't die after hacking both terminals. The post How to complete Paradigm Shift 2 contract in Marathon – Download Protocol G access in Complex appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, March 19, 2026 12:42 PM All Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2 NPC locations and services       It can get lonely traversing the Fortnite island all by yourself, but luckily, there are many friendly individuals willing to join you in combat or lend a hand in the ongoing battle. Finding them can be tough, though, so you may want some assistance tracking down all NPCs. Characters can help you turn the tide of battle, whether they choose to charge into a fight at your side, provide you with useful supplies, or help you make a quick escape. To ensure you're ready to call upon them as needed, here are all NPC locations in Fortnite Chapter Seven, season two. All character locations in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2 Screenshot by Destructoid As of the start of the season on March 19, there are 14 NPCS hanging out around the Chapter Seven, season two map. The number of characters available always changes throughout the season, as existing NPCs may move around to different locations or leave, and new NPCs may arrive at any point. As these changes occur, we'll update them here, so you can always check back to ensure you know where each one can be found. This guide is a work in progress and is receiving updates with additional details. Number Name Location Where to find Services 1 The Foundation New Sanctuary Wanders around inside the triangular building in the middle of this POI. Can be hired as a general Specialist for 750 gold bars. 2 Dasha Tiptop Terrace Close to the edge of the island, slightly west of the main Tiptop Terrace area. TBA 3 Vengeance Jones Sandy Strip TBA TBA 4 Rival Hope New Sanctuary Hanging out inside a building overlooking the triangular building, close to the northwest end of this POI. Can be hired as a Covert Specialist for 350 gold bars. 5 Fishstick Humble Hills Wanders around the Sticks Landmark location, which is a restaurant near the north end of Humble Hills and south of Squibbly Shores. TBA 6 Trog Frigid Fortress Can be found inside a cozy cave underneath a massive rock arch near the east end of Frigid Fortress. TBA 7 Chef Squibbly - Manager Squibbly Shores TBA Offers a Pro Fishing Rod for 250 gold bars. 8 Chef Squibbly - Critic Squibbly Shores TBA Offers a Pro Fishing Rod for 250 gold bars. 9 Chef Squibbly - Fishmonger Squibbly Shores TBA Offers a Pro Fishing Rod for 250 gold bars. 10 Wonkee Wonkeeland Wanders around the front courtyard area in Wonkeeland, just past the entrance. TBA 11 The Order New Sanctuary TBA TBA 12 Squibbly Squibbly Shores TBA Can be hired as a Scout Specialist for 350 gold bars. 13 The Visitor Dark Dominion TBA TBA 14 Elite Jules Painted Palms Hangs out inside one of the movie set buildings near the west end of Painted Palms. TBA While working your way around the island to meet all of these characters, you also might want to stop and tackle key missions along the way. Some important ones to focus on are finding all Chaos Cubes, deciding whether to join Team Foundation or Team Ice King, finding the Ice King, and visiting Zero Point Shards for The Foundation. The post All Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2 NPC locations and services appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:22 AM Marvel Rivals season 7 patch notes – Black Cat, White Fox, hero nerfs and buffs, plus more       The battle continues in Marvel Rivals season seven, and it's bringing everyone back to New York. White Fox and Black Cat join the battle as new heroes, but a big balancing pass is on the way as well, along with a new map coming in just a few weeks, an MCU collaboration, and new unlockable cosmetics. Here's everything we know so far about Marvel Rivals' season seven, which will begin on March 20. Table of contents Marvel Rivals - Season 7 patch notes New hero: White Fox New hero: Black Cat New map: Lower Manhattan Hero buffs and nerfs New and changing Team-Ups Avengers MCU event New Accessories Marvel Rivals - Season 7 patch notes New hero: White Fox Screenshot by Destructoid Ami Han AKA White Fox is the second hero coming to begin season seven. The hero is based off of the Korean legend of the nine-tailed fox, and she is a Strategist who can deal damage and heal enemies, buff teammates and charm foes, and transforms into a nine-tailed fox form for her ultimate. New hero: Black Cat Image via NetEase Games Felicia Hardy AKA Black Cat, master thief, will join the game in season 7.5's update in April. Her role is currently unknown, but odds are she will be a Duelist. New map: Lower Manhattan The newest Convergence mode map in Marvel Rivals takes place in New York City, and it's launching on April 2. More info is coming soon. Hero buffs and nerfs Screenshot by Destructoid All Heroes 20 percent reduction to ultimate ability charge (whole roster). Vanguards and Duelists Reduce passive Ultimate Ability Energy regeneration from 12/s to 11/s. Reduce Damage-to-energy conversion from 90 percent to 70 percent. Strategists Reduce Damage/healing-to-energy conversion from 90 percent to 75 percent. Reduce passive Ultimate Ability Energy regeneration from 12/s to 8/s. Vanguard Nerfed Captain America When Leading Dash is set to toggle, Captain America's last four ranged Sentinel Strike shield throws won't be interrupted by Leading Dash. Reduce Freedom Charge (Ultimate Ability) energy charge effect for allies from 30 percent to 20 percent. Increase the Damage dealt by the first two hits of Sentinel Strike and melee attacks from 40 to 45. Doctor Strange Reduce the shield value of Shield of the Seraphim from 800 to 700. Deadpool Reduce Deadpool In Your Area - Vanguard (Upgraded) Damage Reduction from 40 percent to 30 percent. Increase Ultimate Ability cooldown from 45s to 60s. Buffed Hulk Increase Indestructible Guard absorbed damage to ultimate ability charge conversion rate from 100 percent to 130 percent. Gamma Burst gains two charges, each with a 6s cooldown. Reduce single hit damage from 75 to 65. Reduce Gamma Burst cooldown after each use from 6s to 2s. Emma Frost Reduce Diamond Form cooldown from 18s to 15s. Increase Mind's Aegis recovery rate from 70/s to 80/s. Changed Angela Reduce Seraphic Soar's attack charge-to-Spear of Ichors conversion from 45 percent to 35 percent. Increase bonus damage at full charge from 15 to 20. Increase Shielded Stance damage-to-charge conversion from 25 percent to 35 percent. Increase Assassin's Charge cooldown from 3s to 6s. Reduce max recharge time from 10s to 8s. Increase Axes of Ichors Bonus Health to self from 40 to 50 and from 20 to 25 for allies after landing Divine Judgement. Increase Heven's Retribution (Ultimate Ability) spear throw Damage from 10 to 40. Reduce spear Health from 800 to 650. Emma Frost Reduce Diamond Form Damage Reduction from 25 percent to 20 percent. Adjust Psionic Seduction (Ultimate Ability) Damage Falloff at 30m from 50 percent to 70 percent. Gain 20 percent Damage Reduction during the ability. Image via Netease / Marvel Duelist Nerfed Daredevil Reduce Devil's Chain end Damage from 35 to 25. Reduce Devil's Chain Bonus Max Health from 125 to 100. Reduce Sonic Pursuit Damage Reduction from 20 percent to 10 percent. Elsa Bloodstone Reduce Ruthless Pursuit and Helix Advance Bonus Health from 40 to 30. Reduce Instinct lost upon defeat from 1 stack to 2 stacks. Winter Soldier Reduce Roterstern Spell Field Damage on hit from 65 to 55. Buffed Human Torch Instantly recover all Fire Cluster ammo energy after not using Blaze Cluster for 1s. Iron Man Armor Overdrive New Effect: Each KO while Armor Overdrive is active extends its duration by 2s. Reduce Armor Overdrive startup from 1.8s to 1.3s. Psylocke Increase Psionic Crossbow cooldown reduction to other abilities on hit from 0.25s to 0.3s. Increase Wing Shurikens Damage on throw and return from 8 to 9. Scarlet Witch Chaos Control now has Damage Falloff, starting at 10m and dropping to 90 percent at max range. Increase base damage from 80/s to 85/s (76.5/s at 20m). Increase the charge to Chthonian Burst by Chaos Control hits from 0.1 to 0.15.  Deadpool Increase base health from 250 to 275. Increase Ultimate Ability cooldown from 45s to 60s. Blade Increase Hunter's Shotgun Projectile Speed from 150m/s to 180m/s. Increase Ancestral Sword Attack Range from 4.5m to 5m. Bloodline Awakening New Effect: Excess lifesteal now grants Bonus Health (max 75; conversion rate 50%). Increase Lifesteal Ratio from 65 percent to 70 percent. Thousand-Fold Slash (Ultimate Ability) New Effect: Lifesteal effect now works without switching to Bloodline Awakening and also converts to Bonus Health. Increase Healing Reduction to enemies from 20 percent to 40 percent. Black Panther Remove the cooldown on the second jump of Subtle Step. Spinning Kick New Effect: The dash movement is now omnidirectional. T'Challa is no longer bound to a flat plane! Increase Spinning Kick Damage from 70 to 75. Reduce Spear Toss recovery time per charge from 6s to 5s. Changed Magik Increase Umbral Incursion hitbox radius in both normal and Darkchild forms from 0.45m to 1m. Reduce normal form Magik Slash max charged damage ratio 2 to 1.8 (max damage 90 → 81). Reduce Darkchild (Ultimate Ability) startup from 1s to 0.8s. Screenshot by Destructoid Strategist Buffed Luna Snow Idol Aura New Effect: Reduce Ice Arts cooldown by 2s whenever a hero with Idol Aura (self or ally) takes part in a KO. Nerfed Deadpool Increase Ultimate Ability cooldown from 45s to 60s. Gambit Reduce Ragin' Royal Flush (Ultimate Ability) Ultimate Ability Charge Acceleration to allies from 30 percent to 20 percent. Reduce Movement Boost from 50 percent to 40 percent. Increase additional single-target explosive damage, enhanced damage ratio from 20 percent to 25 percent. Reduce Ragin' Royal Flush (Ultimate Ability) effect duration from 10s to 8s. Changed Invisible Woman Reduce Guardian Shield healing from 25/s to 15/s. Increase healing over time during Covert Advance from 20/s to 30/s. New and changing Team-Ups Screenshot by Destructoid NEW: Blessing of the Kumiho (White Fox and Luna Snow) As the Team-Up Anchor, White Fox gains a 10 percent increase in healing effects. Luna Snow unlocks the new Spirit Fox Accord ability through her Team-Up with White Fox. NEW: Cosmic Cyclone (Storm and Adam Warlock) Adam Warlock gains the Heavenly Harmony ability through his Team-Up with Storm. REMOVED: Jeff-nado (Storm and Jeff the Land Shark) REMOVED: Duality Dance (Adam Warlock and Luna Snow) Avengers MCU event Image via Activision To begin the road to Avengers: Doomsday hitting theaters in December, the first MCU-themed event for season seven will feature Loki and his design from Marvel's Avengers way back in 2012. The collab includes his costume from that movie along with an asymmetric mode where Avengers battle the Asgardian God of Mischief. More info on this mode is coming in April. New Accessories Screenshot by Destructoid White Fox, Iron Fist, Hawkeye, Mister Fantastic, Ultron, Adam Warlock, Peni Parker, Venom, Hulk, and Elsa Bloodstone are all getting accessories for season seven. This article will be updated with more info as it becomes available. The post Marvel Rivals season 7 patch notes – Black Cat, White Fox, hero nerfs and buffs, plus more appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:10 AM How to find and collect all Chaos Cubes in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2       The Dark Voyager is making his way around the island, and you're not quite sure what he's getting up to in Fortnite. To help you and your allies learn more about the situation, you need to find and collect all Chaos Cubes. This is one of the longest and most tedious quests we've ever gotten in Fortnite, as it tasks you with tracking down a vast collection of rather small items. It's an easy one to end up stuck on since you've not given much instruction for it, so here's how to find and collect all Chaos Cubes in Fortnite. Table of contents What are Chaos Cubes in Fortnite? How to collect Chaos Cubes in Fortnite How many Chaos Cubes are there in Fortnite? Chaos Cube locations in Fortnite What are Chaos Cubes in Fortnite? Screenshot by Destructoid Chaos Cubes are small, orange, floating, glowing cubes scattered around the island. They're remnants left behind by the Dark Voyager as he's making his way around the island, scheming up whatever he's got planned next. How to collect Chaos Cubes in Fortnite To collect Chaos Cubes, you need to visit certain POIs around the map and pick them up. This process is a bit tricky to work through at first, so here's a full breakdown of how to get it done. Visit a location that has Chaos Cubes. Only specific POIs have them, so review the list of spawn spots below to make sure you're searching in the right area. Look for the exclamation point icon. Once you're in the right area, start exploring, and keep your eyes peeled for an exclamation point icon. This icon will appear whenever you're close to one. You can see this icon through buildings, walls, doors, and anything else that may be between you and the Chaos Cube. Follow the icon to the Chaos Cube. Head toward the spot marked by the exclamation point icon on your screen. It won't appear on your mini map, and instead simply hovers right above your character's head. The glow effect around it acts as an arrow, guiding you to the right spot as you move around. Pick up the Chaos Cube. Approach the mysterious orange cube floating in the air and press the button that appears next to the word "Collect." Although this button varies by platform, it's always marked next to this phrase, helping you easily add this item to your collection. Repeat this process. Keep exploring the location you're at until you recover all of the Chaos Cubes present there. Then, venture to new spots where they can spawn to collect even more. Screenshot by Destructoid How many Chaos Cubes are there in Fortnite? There are 70 Chaos Cubes for you to find around the island. New ones will be released throughout the season, so you can't get them all right away. Finding all 70 earns you a whopping 80,000 XP, plus the additional XP you earn each time you pick up one, which is a huge prize that makes this otherwise tedious task well worth the effort. Chaos Cube locations in Fortnite At the time of writing, there are eight locations you can visit to find Chaos Cubes. All eight spots are main POIs marked by name on the Chapter Seven, season two map. The quest page for this scavenger hunt says that more will be added in the future, though, so we'll update this guide with additional spawn spots as they're introduced. Five Chaos Cubes can be found around Dark Dominion. Five Chaos Cubes can be found around Battlewood Boulevard. Five Chaos Cubes can be found around Painted Palms. Five Chaos Cubes can be found around Wonkeeland. Five Chaos Cubes can be found around Sus Studios. Five Chaos Cubes can be found around Fore Fields. Five Chaos Cubes can be found around Humble Hills. Five Chaos Cubes can be found around Latte Landing. Around each location, Chaos Cubes can appear anywhere. Check inside buildings, underground, outside, on top of structures, and anywhere else you can think of. The exclamation point icon will always pop up when you're close, acting as a helpful guide to get you to the right spot. Screenshot by Destructoid There are plenty of other missions you can also work on while hunting for Chaos Cubes. If you aren't sure which ones to try, consider working on finding the Ice King, deciding whether to join Team Foundation or Team Ice King, and visiting Zero Point Shards for The Foundation. The post How to find and collect all Chaos Cubes in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2 appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, March 19, 2026 10:16 AM Crimson Desert reviews are in, and the score spectrum is almost as big as its gargantuan world map       Pearl Abyss's massive open world action game Crimson Desert is hours away from unlocking for players, and the critic reviews have come in for gamers to digest while they wait. Crimson Desert hit Metacritic last night with a whopping 85 critic reviews, landing at an overall average score of 78. While 74 percent of the reviews are positive, 25 percent are mixed, and there are four perfect scores in there, along with 10 at a score of six out of 10 or below. So, yeah, it's a bit all over the place. Image via Pearl Abyss Destructoid's own review, scored at 8.5, praised the game for its "fantastic, content-rich open world where player freedom is the number one priority," while lamenting that "a lack of polish breeds frustration." To summarize, almost all reviews say the game features a giant open world full of things to do, but whether those things are fun is a matter of opinion. As for the game's storyline and plot, there weren't many positive comments to be found. All of the reviews are of the PC version, and there has not been any footage of the base PS5 or Xbox Series X|S made available ahead of launch. Crimson Desert reviews round-up Image via Pearl Abyss Vice - 10/10 "If you are someone who wants a more linear or cinematic, story-driven campaign, Crimson Desert might not be for you. However, if you loved the sense of freedom and discovery that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild had, then Crimson Desert is the next big game in that genre. Pearl Abyss has truly created something special here, that I suspect we'll be talking about for years to come." Forbes - 9.5/10 "But if the question was if Crimson Desert could really be that big and really play that well and really keep you entertained the whole time, the answer, for me, is unequivocally yes." Windows Central - 9/10 "Crimson Desert is the kind of game that usually only comes along once in a generation, so singular in its ambition that it will define the gaming conversation for weeks, if not months, to come. Despite granular misses, Pearl Abyss has showcased what gameplay freedom truly means." Destructoid - 8.5/10 "Crimson Desert features a fantastic, content-rich open world where player freedom is the number one priority. There's so much to do and so many places to go to that it's easy to get lost among its ancient ruins, mystical forests, and snowy mountains. A lack of polish breeds frustration, but nothing can shake up the firm foundations of this incredible title." GAMINGbible - 8/10 "Crimson Desert is by no means a perfect game. It's an amalgamation of perhaps slightly too many ideas, and that makes for a weirdly paced experience that demands a lot of the player without offering much in the way of help. And yet, it left me in awe more times than anything else I've played in recent memory with its dazzling open-world. Crimson Desert may not be the best game you'll ever play, but it'll certainly be up there as perhaps the most memorable." Image via Pearl Abyss Game Informer - 7/10 "[Crimson Desert is] a beautiful, exploration-rich open-world game that's a clear technological achievement, hampered by a cornucopia of little frustrations and a stark lack of narrative depth." GameSpot - 7/10 "Crimson Desert is a frequently thrilling game, elevated by an open world well worth exploring and hard-hitting combat that delights with its depth and emphasis on player expression. It might not always be the most cohesive game, mixing high fantasy with steampunk and sci-fi elements, but there's nothing else quite like it, and I can't help but be impressed by how little restraint Pearl Abyss has shown in its commitment to delightful absurdity. In some respects, Crimson Desert might not be too good to be true, but it's a world worth getting lost in." Eurogamer - 6/10 "A vast world and even vaster array of MMO-like activities mix with glittering fidelity in Crimson Desert, but what good is it without much character, texture or charm?" Shacknews - 5/10 "Crimson Desert is an exercise in excess, and it is worse for it. If you believe more is always better and are so enraptured by 'world big' that you are willing to overlook substantial, glaring flaws (and there are many), you'll love Crimson Desert. Perhaps the most damning thing I can say about Crimson Desert is that it is an enormous game with a ton of content, and I spent most of my time with it wishing I was doing anything else." Will you be picking up Crimson Desert? Let us know in the comments below. The post Crimson Desert reviews are in, and the score spectrum is almost as big as its gargantuan world map appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, March 19, 2026 10:05 AM Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2 map – All new locations       The Fortnite island gets a bit of a makeover with each new season that unfolds in any given Chapter. For Chapter Seven, season two, a heated rivalry between The Foundation and the Ice King has caused several new locations to pop up. The island is quite large, with plenty of areas you can explore for loot. Some spots are much better than others, so familiarizing yourself with all locations you can venture to is crucial for helping you secure a victory royale. Here are all key map locations for Fortnite Chapter Seven, season two. Table of contents All new locations in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2 All POIs in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2 All Landmarks in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2 All new locations in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2 Screenshot by Destructoid There are four new POIs you can explore in Chapter Seven, season two, which are Squibbly Shores, Frigid Fortress, Dark Dominion, and New Sanctuary. Some of these spots only made small modifications to the locations that came before them, while others completely transformed the entire surrounding area. These fresh POIs also brought some new Landmarks to the island. The new Landmarks you can explore include Squibbly's Point Lighthouse, Anti-Grav Shard, Sticks, Frozen Shard, Ice King Vault, and Swift Shard. All POIs in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2 There are 14 main POIs around the island in Chapter Seven, season two. These are all of the large locations that contain the most loot for you to find, and they're also the ones that are marked by name on the map. Tiptop Terrace Squibbly Shores Humble Hills Ripped Tides Battlewood Boulevard Sus Studios New Sanctuary Fore Fields Wonkeeland Frigid Fortress Latte Landing Painted Palms Sandy Strip Dark Dominion Screenshot by Destructoid All Landmarks in Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2 Landmark locations are smaller spots that aren't marked by name on the map. Whenever you enter one, though, you'll see the name appear in the upper right corner. Here are all of the Landmarks you can visit this season. Toybox Docks Ol' Stumpy Sticks Anti-Grav Shard Squibbly's Point Lighthouse Perfect Plunge Llama Landing Collider Corridor Gamma Battlewood Sign Nature's Vine Restaurant The Orchard House Uncle Pete's Pizza Pit Cosmic Durr Collider Corridor Alpha Looper's Leap Swift Shard Artsy RVs Collider Corridor Beta Slice O' Shore Hiker's Haven Fun Factory Carmine Lodge Collider Corridor X Mezzo-Piano Tunnel Storm Station Frozen Shard Sunset Falls Ice King Vault Pellian Swamp Pellian Colony Fore Shores The Shape Collider Corridor Theta Screenshot by Destructoid Venturing to unique locations is essential for checking off many quests this season. As you explore, you may want to learn all weapons and loot you can find along the way, work on visiting Zero Point Shards for The Foundation, and tracking down the Ice King. You've also got a tough but important choice to make, and you'll want to do so before you get too deep into the season. This decision is whether to join Team Foundation or Team Ice King, and whatever you decide will impact the rest of the season. The post Fortnite Chapter 7, season 2 map – All new locations appeared first on Destructoid.

WGB Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:04 AM Ubisoft Reportedly Guts Red Storm Entertainment, Ceasing Game Development       Ubisoft's Red Storm studio, one of its oldest, has laid off 105 employees and will cease game development. The studio will now focus on the Snowdrop engine and customer relations after previous cancellations.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:56 AM Crystal Dynamics Announces A Fourth Round of Layoffs       Announced on LinkedIn. The post Crystal Dynamics Announces A Fourth Round of Layoffs appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, March 19, 2026 11:15 AM Take-Two CEO Claims Next-Gen Consoles Won't be Affected by Memory Shortages       In a recent interview. The post Take-Two CEO Claims Next-Gen Consoles Won't be Affected by Memory Shortages appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, March 19, 2026 10:37 AM Lies of P Sales Have Surpassed Four Million Units       Gained a million in less than a year. The post Lies of P Sales Have Surpassed Four Million Units appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

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