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Kotaku Friday, April 3, 2026 8:14 AM In a GDC talk, Impulse creator Larry Kuperman explained how the retail chain bet the farm on brick and mortar |
PCGamesN Friday, April 3, 2026 10:36 AM Black Ops 7 Season 3 is underway, and PvE co-op mode Endgame is being made temporarily free-to-play, as part of Call of Duty Warzone. |
PCGamesN Friday, April 3, 2026 10:17 AM Check out the latest Apex Legends minimum and recommended specs for PC to see whether you can chase victories in this epic battle royale game. |
PCGamesN Friday, April 3, 2026 7:47 AM New Slay the Spire 2 patch notes include a rework for Borrowed Time, a replacement for the Gloom Ascension, and a system called Badges. |
PCGamesN Friday, April 3, 2026 6:39 AM Digital Extremes confirms that a recently reported Warframe hack and data leak is actually "repackaged information from the 2014 breach." |
PCGamesN Friday, April 3, 2026 4:00 AM This Fanatical Bethesda bundle brings together legendary RPGs and shooters from throughout the developer's history, with Oblivion standing out as the most appealing of the bunch. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 3, 2026 9:00 AM The human colony on Tau Ceti IV has been abandoned for half a century, as far as anyone can tell. The only exports leaving the planet are those nabbed by Runners in mechanical bodies, like fruit pickers at the end of the universe. But there are imports, too, of a sort: elements pulled in from other extraction shooters, which reveal the kind of experience Bungie wanted to make. Namely, a stealth game. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, April 3, 2026 3:00 AM Surprise, Friday WAP attack! No, I've (hopefully) not mucked up the time the WAPs are posted, as I did last time this particular RPSponsibility was trusted to me. It's a long weekend here in the UK thanks to the bank holidays around Easter. More time for playing games, in theory. Assuming you don't get trapped in a giant chocolate egg or something equally terrifying. |
Siliconera Friday, April 3, 2026 9:00 AM
Idea Factory and Otomate are pretty great about releasing different types of otome visual novels that cover various themes, and they're well known for their historical ones. I mean, they're responsible for titles like Birushana and Hakuoki. Players who adore otome games with historical elements and combat will find Homura: The Crimson Warriors offers exactly what they're looking for with Sengoku period romances. Those in search of a more comedic or romantic routes might want to go for something like Cupid Parasite or My Next Life as a Villainess.
As I mentioned earlier, this is a Sengoku era game, which takes place after the Battle of Sekigahara. Following the deaths of Masayuki Sanada and Rokuro Mochizuki, those who supported them suffer a major setback. Rokuro's daughter Mutsumi inherited his gift of reading the ring of energy and essence of the living (and dead) and trained as a ninja under Hakuunsai Tozawa, hoping to one day be of use to the exiled Nobushige (Yukimura) Sanada. After being sent by her master to assist Nobushige and his allies in their continued support of the Toyotomi, she finds a chance to be useful and perhaps fall in love with him or one of his allies as they prepare to face the Tokugawa shogunate and Ura Yagyu. However, that also means facing the unnatural Onibi Warriors.
Remember how I said Homura: The Crimson Warriors is probably a game for folks who liked otome like Hakuoki earlier? Well, I'm guessing you see why now. Historical setting. Love interests based on real people like Juzo Kakei, Kamanosuke Yuri, Saizo Kirigaku, Sasuke Sarutobi, and Yukimura Sanada. Supernatural elements. Replace the Furies/Rasetsu with Onibi. Lots of focus on the conflict. It can feel very similar. That means if you enjoy these types of romantic visual novels that do pay attention to historical elements and weave them in with some fantasy elements, you are in for a treat. Especially since there is the Ring energy to see and take into account when making choices.
Don't take that to mean it feels like it is retreading old ground. Homura: The Crimson Warriors does feel unique. Its characters don't feel like they're copying the Shinsengumi from Hakuoki. It's just a similar sort of style and approach.
It also means that the more historical and dramatic elements can take precedence over actual relationship development sometimes and in some routes. It can be romantic for sure, and there are some paths where you can really see relationships develop well. (Specifically, I liked the Saizo and Kamanosuke ones best, though the Nobushige one is pretty good as long as the age gap doesn't bother you too.) I never felt like the romance came out of nowhere when it came to any of the love interests. Just expect a lot to happen that involves current conflicts in that time period. Especially when you get to Nobushige, which does feel like the "main" route and one you should play last.
I will say that after playing an Idea Factory and Otomate otome game that lacked quality of life features recently, it's great to come back to one that does have them with Homura: The Crimson Warriors. There is a glossary, which is a godsend given all the historical references and terms that come up as you play. It's very helpful and, since my Sengoku knowledge did come from other video games, I did make use of it. The ninja scroll chapter summaries are handy too. I didn't need that, since I went through three routes in a row basically. However, I could see that being handy if you return to play another storyline after stepping away for a bit. There is a love catch system available too. Again, another always handy option to see if you're making progress with the right person.
Homura: The Crimson Warriors is also a very pretty otome game, and the artistic direction does bring to mind Hakuoki and Birushana again. The fact that there are also alternate costumes for character for some portraits is a nice touch as well. The voice acting is fantastic. Also, it feels like a solid localization too.
Homura: The Crimson Warriors feels like an otome game for folks who loved Birushana and Hakuoki. The narrative and themes all follow similar courses. However, it does feel unique and like its own thing even with the whole supernatural enemy, warriors fighting back and rebelling, all while the sole female member of the group ends up being the sort of woman all of them could fall for. It's a fun story for folks who like a little history and supernatural side to their love stories.
Homura: The Crimson Warriors is available for the Nintendo Switch.
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Destructoid Friday, April 3, 2026 9:03 AM
There are several special, bonus styles you can unlock on the Fortnite battle pass, but the process for getting each one looks different. One of the trickier outfits you can acquire is the Icebreaker Foundation look.
Since what needs to be done to unlock different bonus skins varies, figuring out how to get your hands on this one can be pretty tough. If you're struggling to work through it, here's how to get Icebreaker Foundation in Fortnite.
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How to unlock Icebreaker Foundation in Fortnite
To unlock the Icebreaker Foundation style, as well as all of his corresponding bonus accessories, you need to obtain his two battle pass skins, unlock his quest series, and complete all of the missions in it. You need to get quite a lot done to get him, so this process will likely take you some time to complete. Luckily, you have the entire season to get it done, so there's no rush.
How to unlock Icebreaker Foundation quests in Fortnite
To unlock the quests tied to the Icebreaker Foundation look, which is The Foundation (Reforged) quest series, you need to obtain all the Foundation Outfits from the battle pass. This includes his two base looks, which are The Foundation (Reforged) and New Classic Foundation.
You can't get both without unlocking the accessory items across these pages, too, so in total, you'll need to gain enough levels to acquire 12 battle pass rewards. Once you've got all these items unlocked, the quest series that's tied to the Icebreaker Foundation look will unlock, allowing you to get started on getting him.
How to complete all The Foundation (Reforged) quests in Fortnite
There are seven quests to tackle in The Foundation (Reforged) series. You must complete all of these missions to unlock everything included in the Icebreaker Foundation set. Here's how to get each one done.
There are plenty of other unlockable rewards featured on this season's battle pass, and if you still need more XP to get them, lots of missions you can work through after this one. Next, you might try learning how to open the New Sanctuary Vault, riding on a player's shoulders to gather intel on their movements, decrypting a recording from The Imagined at a holotable, and collecting all Chaos Cubes.
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Destructoid Friday, April 3, 2026 8:33 AM
Year 8 Season 1, aka Rise Up, is now live in The Division 2, and it brings a new batch of exotic weapons and gear for you to grind. All new Exotics have their own share of talents that make them unique to use.
This guide will provide you with a list of all the new Exotics. While some of them are immediately available, a few will be made available later throughout the season.
All Exotic weapons in The Division 2 Y8S1
There are two new Exotics that you can grind in the new season. The table below has information about both of them, along with their talents.
All Exotic gears in The Division 2 Y8S1
The new season has a brand new Exotic mask that you can collect to add to your collection.
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Destructoid Friday, April 3, 2026 7:51 AM
The last missing princess is finally making her way to the valley in Disney Dreamlight Valley's upcoming major update, Whispers of the Wind. If you're eager to meet her and get her set up in your village, you'll need to know when it's launching.
Big updates like this one bring plenty of exciting, fresh additions to the valley, granting all players lots to explore. To ensure you're ready to dive in as soon as possible, here's the exact time and date when the Whispers of the Wind update will be released for Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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When is the Whispers of the Wind update in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
The Whispers of the Wind update for DDV officially launches on April 8. Exact update release times are never shared ahead of time, but luckily, DDV sticks to a very consistent and reliable release schedule, which means this one should go live at 8am CT.
This is the precise time all past major updates have been released, except for a few unexpected delays years ago. As long as everything goes according to plan, you can expect the update to be available to install and play at exactly this time.
When is Pocahontas coming to Disney Dreamling Valley?
Pocahontas is arriving in the Whispers of the Wind update, which launches on April 8. The entire update is themed around her arrival, so she's the star of the show for this one. You'll be able to get her soon after it arrives by working through some new missions that involve discovering the mystery of the wind with the help of Moana to rescue Pocahontas.
Whispers of the Wind update features in Disney Dreamlight Valley
The main big arrival in the Whispers of the Wind update is Pocahontas, but there are also plenty of other exciting features coming to the valley with her. Here's everything we know is included in this update.
There's still a bit of time before the Whispers of the Wind update arrives, so be sure to wrap up anything you haven't completed yet. Some big events will be ending around the time the next update arrives, like the Paw-fect Romance Star Path and the Eggstravaganza event.
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Destructoid Friday, April 3, 2026 6:53 AM
Sometimes, the missiosn you're tasked with working through for the main storyline in Fortnite are kind of wacky and weird. This is the case with the ride on a player's shoulders to gather intel on their movements.
Although this mission seems silly, it's also a pretty tricky one to check off, as there's a good chance you've never used this interaction before. It's quite hidden, and not one you're likely to be familair with, making this mission a lot tougher than you might expect. Luckily, it's quite doable once you know where to look, so here's how to ride on a player's shoulders to gather intel on their movements in Fortnite.
Ride on a player's shoulders to gather intel on their movements in Fortnite
You can ride on a player's shoulders to gather intel by selecting the Shoulder Ride option from the Social Interaction page in Fortnite. It can be a bit tricky to find, especially if you've never used it before, so here's a full breakdown of how to make it happen.
Now that your ally has helped you get this mission done for Hope and The Order, you can focus your time on other tricky feats waiting to be tackled around the island. If you're unsure what to work on next, some key missions worth completing are decrypting a recording from The Imagined at a holotable, finding The Foundation's lost helmet and cape, collecting all Chaos Cubes, and using the Jam Track Player.
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Destructoid Friday, April 3, 2026 6:41 AM
Hope and The Order need your help, which means they've got a complex collection of missions for you to tackle all across the island in Fortnite. One such mission tasks you with decrypting a recording from The Imagined at a holotable.
Although you're told to decode this message, you're not given any information on where holotables can be found. The island is quite large, with plenty of unique interactables all around it, so getting this task done can be tricky. If you're having trouble with it, here's how to decrypt a recording from The Imagined at a holotable in Fortnite.
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Holotable locations in Fortnite
There are four holotables situated around the Chapter Seven, season two map. They're all pretty spread out around the island, which means it's fairly easy to make your way to any of them regardless of where you are. The four holotables you can find and interact with are as follows.
Regardless of which location you choose to venture to, you're looking for a blue table surrounded by technology. The holotable is inside a building at all of these locations. To pinpoint precisely where it is, look for the white diamond icon once you're in the general right area, as the table will always be marked with this once you're in the general vicinity of it.
Decrypt a recording from The Imagined at a holotable in Fortnite
Once you've made your way to any holotable on the island, approach it and hold down the button that appears next to the "Decrypt Message" option to officially decode the recording from The Imagined. This button varies by platform, but is always displayed by the table once you're next to it, making it quite easy to trigger once you find one. As soon as you activate this option, a hologram of The Imagined will appear on the table, and some key main storyline dialogue will play.
The decrypt a recording from The Imagined at a holotable quest will be completed as soon as the hologram appears, but be sure to stick close to it to hear the full dialogue if you want to keep up with the main storyline. And once this mission is out of the way, you're ready to move on to other key feats around the island, like checking the monitoring reports at Frigid Fortress, finding The Foundation's lost helmet and cape, collecting all Chaos Cubes, using the Jam Track Player, and getting The Foundation's Rift Rifle.
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Destructoid Friday, April 3, 2026 6:17 AM
Crusader Quest: Hero Town has plenty of achievements to complete if you want to get the completionist badge, and there are 52 of them. Almost all the achievements are pretty straightforward in the sense that they don't have any hidden twists. You can do all of them by simply playing the game.
If you're someone who is looking to collect all the trophies, this guide will be your perfect companion.
How to complete all achievements in Crusader Quest: Hero Town
The table below has a list of every achievement that you can complete in Crusader Quest: Hero Town.
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