GamersHeroes Monday, March 24, 2025 1:47 PM Announced at ANIME JAPAN 2025, the team at Com2uS has announced that a game adaptation of the upcoming Japanese TV anime TOUGEN ANKI is now in development. The post TOUGEN ANKI Game Adaptation Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, March 24, 2025 1:21 PM The team at SNK is collaborating with top DJs like Alan Walker, Alok, and Steve Aoki for the upcoming release of Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves. The post Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves Music Collaboration Announced appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, March 24, 2025 12:27 PM Gamers Heroes recently joined Pearl Abyss at GDC 2025 to learn more about the studio's BlackSpace Engine - see what's powering Crimson Desert with our preview. The post Crimson Desert BlackSpace Engine GDC 2025 Preview appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, March 24, 2025 12:16 PM Set in the Dungeon & Fighter universe, vengeance will fuel the player's path with today's Early Access release of NEXON and Neople's The First Berserker: Khazan. The post The First Berserker: Khazan Early Access Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Monday, March 24, 2025 11:29 AM Set to release in just a few short months, pre-orders for Funcom's open-world survival MMORPG Dune: Awakening are now available for the PC via Steam. The post Dune: Awakening Pre-Orders Live on Steam appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Monday, March 24, 2025 1:15 PM  Assassin's Creed Shadows is an open-world RPG through and through, complete with stats to level up and progressively more powerful gear to find. As you might expect, it employs a level scaling system, where the enemies and quests you encounter get stronger as you do. That is to say, if you're level five, the enemies… |
Kotaku Monday, March 24, 2025 1:05 PM  Remember the science fiction of the 1950s, when people imagined the role robots and artificial intelligence could play, dramatically improving our lives by taking on menial tasks and unpleasant jobs so that we would have more spare time, not need to work every hour, and increase our personal luxury? Weird how, in the… |
Kotaku Monday, March 24, 2025 12:45 PM  If Blockbuster was still a thing, The First Berserker: Khazan would be the perfect weekend rental. Grab a two-liter, some pizza, and go to town smashing and stabbing your way through a dense arcade action-RPG that will kick your ass but not waste your time. |
Kotaku Monday, March 24, 2025 10:35 AM  2025 is going to be a neat year for Minecraft. Not only is the survival crafting game moving to more frequent feature drops, it's also getting flying mounts and a big boost to its more than decade-old graphics. Revealed during a special Minecraft Live, Vibrant Visuals will make every pixelated world full of new life… |
Kotaku Monday, March 24, 2025 10:05 AM  Earlier this year, modder Dark Space added a speculative version of Grand Theft Auto 6's map to Grand Theft Auto 5, based on details from the trailer and alleged leaks about the forthcoming sequel. He's now removed links to download the mod from his YouTube channel after receiving a copyright removal request from… |
Kotaku Monday, March 24, 2025 9:00 AM  Did you feel it? A disturbance in the code? The very slightest shift in the metadata? Hollow Knight: Silksong acolytes all across the world all sat up at once, aware that something—something—has changed. What does it mean? Is the years-late game about to reveal something new? |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 1:39 PM  We could soon get our first official look at the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 in just a few weeks. A new leak is suggesting that Nvidia's budget-friendly graphics cards will be officially announced on April 15, with 8GB and 16GB RTX 5060 Ti variants set to go on sale the next day, and a 8GB non-Ti RTX 5060 hitting shelves a few weeks later. These new Nvidia graphics cards are unlikely to be competing with the RTX 5090 on performance. While the company hasn't officially announced them yet, we'll be expecting the RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5060 to try and dominate the lower end of the GPU market. AMD is pushing back hard with stiff competition, however, and with the AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT already crowned the best graphics card for most gamers, Nvidia is going to need a serious success if it wants to stay ahead. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Nvidia RTX 5090 review, Nvidia RTX 5080 review, Best graphics cards |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 1:29 PM  Don't count out Cities Skylines 2 - not yet. While Colossal Order's sequel hasn't entirely met the expectations of players, especially after the gigantic success of the original game, it remains a full, complex, and promising city builder, and it's getting better with each new update. The CS series recently hit its tenth anniversary, marked by a big overhaul to some of Cities Skylines 2's key features. Now, if you want to finally try the municipal strategy game for yourself - and see how it stacks up compared to the likes of Manor Lords and Frostpunk - Cities Skylines 2 and its latest DLC are both available at a solid discount. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Cities Skylines 2 review, Cities Skylines 2 roads, Cities Skylines 2 maps |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 1:28 PM  What are the best Atomfall settings for PC and Steam Deck? While there are prettier games to play than Atomfall, this new survival game still brings plenty of detail at its highest settings and, more importantly, achieving a high frame rate is fairly simple. The Atomfall system requirements left a lot to the imagination, with no AMD hardware listed, and only a minimum tier offered to players. Thankfully, PC performance in Atomfall is pretty strong without the need for help from the likes of Nvidia DLSS and AMD FSR. Continue reading Best Atomfall settings for PC and Steam Deck MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 1:22 PM  The first signs of AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT gaming GPUs have been spotted in an official government database, suggesting that their launch isn't too far away. While AMD hasn't yet officially announced these new graphics cards, the appearance of these Asus branded cards on a South Korean government database provides a firm clue that the GPU will have 8GB and 16GB VRAM variants. AMD launched the new RX 9070 XT to huge acclaim just weeks ago, with the GPU becoming the best graphics card for the average gamer, offering great performance for only $599 at MSRP. AMD will be hoping it strikes gold again with RX 9060 series cards, with the lineup likely to be priced around $250-350 dollars to compete with the RTX 5060 Ti. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Ryzen 7 9800X3D review, Best gaming CPU, Radeon RX 9070 XT review |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 1:21 PM  March 24, 2025: We checked for new Strinova codes What are the new Strinova codes? While you've got plenty of amazing agents and their awesome weapons to test out in the third-person tactical shooter Strinova, sometimes you just need a few freebies to get an edge on the competition. Thankfully, from time to time iDreamSky releases Strinova codes for free rewards. That could be anything from free EXP boosters, dream tokens, and emotes to skins or crystal boxes. So if you're looking for Strinova codes in the anime game, we've got you covered. We regularly test all of the codes in our list to ensure they're still working. Once they've expired, we'll then add them to a separate list down below. Continue reading Strinova codes March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best anime games, Best multiplayer games |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 1:01 PM  My first ever FF14 character was a Black Mage. Enticed by the allure of elemental magic having played everything from Ice Mage to Shadow Priest in World of Warcraft, it felt like the perfect fit. As I pulled up to Ul'dah and Sultana Dreaming began to play, I knew that Eorzea was something special. But as of late I've found myself drifting away from spellcasters, and Black Mage specifically, favoring Monk and Ninja over ranged DPS. But, as spotted by eagle-eyed fans during the last Live Letter and now confirmed in the latest round of FF14 patch notes, Black Mage has been reworked considerably, splitting the playerbase down the middle. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMOs, FF14 Dawntrail review, FF14 Island Sanctuary guide |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 1:01 PM  What is the next Monopoly Go event? With so many limited-time events in Monopoly Go, it can be hard to keep track of the rewards you can get your hands on. Monopoly Go events can last anywhere from a few hours to a week, so bookmark this page as we'll keep it regularly updated with the next events and their start and end dates. Monopoly Go is the latest online board game sweeping the globe, but completing all of these events won't be easy without some free Monopoly Go dice links, so check out our daily updated guide for some freebies and rewards before you get started on the next Monopoly Go tournament. Continue reading All Monopoly Go events, tournaments, dates, and rewards - March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best board games, Monopoly Go events, Monopoly Go dice |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 1:20 PM  What are the Skyrim console commands and cheats? The Elder Scrolls V has a lot going on under the hood, and if you're feeling a bit technical, you can use debugging tools to change the fantasy world's rules and implement cheats that put you in total control of its programming. Skyrim commands let you make substantial changes to Bethesda's seminal open-world game without installing Skyrim mods. They will help you conquer the Skyrim achievements list too. Our list is broken down into several key categories, starting with essential cheats like god mode and unlimited carry weight, wrapping up with granular tweaks to NPCs and weather effects. If this is your first time using console commands in Skyrim, be sure to follow our step-by-step instructions on how to use them down below. Now you're all set, here's how to turn one of the best PC games of all time into your custom cheat playground. Continue reading Skyrim commands and cheats - updated for 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best Skyrim mods, Elder Scrolls 6 release date, Games like Skyrim |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 12:46 PM  Who are the Overwatch 2 characters? The sequel to Blizzard's hero-based FPS game features a mixture of returning characters and new faces. The current Overwatch 2 roster boasts 43 heroes, with the most recent addition being Freja in Season 16. Unlike the first FPS game where all heroes were available to all players, you now have to unlock future Overwatch 2 heroes from the game's seasonal battle pass. The new characters are featured on the free track, but you need to reach rank 55 in the free PC game to unlock them. New Overwatch 2 heroes typically arrive every other season. Continue reading All Overwatch 2 characters and abilities detailed MORE FROM PCGAMESN: All Overwatch 2 characters, Best Overwatch 2 settings, Overwatch 2 tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 1:01 PM  What are the best action-adventure games on PC? These games have been capturing the thrill of an expedition ever since Indiana Jones swung across a chasm with his trusty whip to retrieve an idol from a booby-trapped tomb. The PC boasts some true classics of the genre, from classic tomb raiding to games with enough exploration to fill an entire sandbox - not the one in your backyard. This list has some of the best PC games ever made, action-adventure or otherwise, including several titles that changed the gaming industry. The original Uncharted trilogy isn't here, as emulation or PlayStation Now doesn't count, but we'd happily change our minds if it ever came to PC. Here's the definitive list of the best action-adventure games, not to be confused with the best action games, which we also have a handy list for. Continue reading The 19 best action-adventure games 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Tomb Raider System Requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 12:30 PM  What are the best Fortnite skins? Everyone has their personal preference, but in the years since the debut of Fortnite, Epic has rolled out tons of iconic original skins and partnered with artists, movies, and TV shows to attract more fans to the multiplayer game. The sheer amount of Fortnite skins is astounding, giving players a near-endless way to express themselves in the battle royale game before they've fired a single shot. Each event and update brings multiple skins to help cosmetic lovers stack up their inventory, and then there are Fortnite Festival skins and Lego Fortnite skins to boot. So, to help you figure out who to buy when they next appear in the Item Shop, here are over 100 of the best Fortnite skins ever. Continue reading The best Fortnite skins MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Fortnite map, Fortnite skins, Fortnite weapons |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 12:46 PM  All of sudden, Paradox has just dropped a flurry of details about the future of Stellaris. Season 9 has officially begun, there are three DLC packs on the way, and the Stellaris 4.0 release date is confirmed. Biological shipsets are coming, as well as new Origins, Civics, structures, and Ascensions. We're also getting a revamped Shroud system, new events, and there's a season pass available today. The 4X world might be competitive right now thanks to Civilization 7, Age of Wonders, and Endless Space, but Stellaris is about to get a lot bigger. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Stellaris review, Stellaris mods, Stellaris DLC guide |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 12:15 PM  A power bank offers a great way to keep your Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or MSI Claw charged on the move, but few options can meet both the power output and longevity needed for long gaming sessions. The Starship Pro, however, comes equipped with a 10,000mAh battery and up to 140W single-port USB-C fast charging, or a maximum total output of 210W at any time. Perfect for the best handheld gaming PC or best gaming laptop, the Starship Pro can meet the power demands of even the hungriest portables. This includes the 100W max charge rate of the Lenovo Legion Go and ROG Ally X, the 65W of the MSI Claw 8AI+, or the 45W of the Steam Deck. Continue reading This 210W power bank can easily charge two Steam Decks at once MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 12:06 PM  March 24, 2025: The Marvel Rivals tier list has been updated. Wolverine has been moved up from B-tier to S-tier. Who are the best Marvel Rivals characters? Marvel and NetEase's star-studded hero (and villain) shooter is filled with fan-favorite characters from across the multiverse. While each character brings their unique gameplay flair to the game, some are far mightier than others. Our Marvel Rivals tier list for Season 1.5 divides the multiplayer game's 37-strong cast into multiple bands of viability, taking into account their innate power and presence in the meta. Once you've found a top-tier Marvel Rivals hero to climb the ranked ladder with, learn all about them in our Marvel Rivals characters guide. Continue reading Marvel Rivals tier list for Season 1.5 - March 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Marvel Rivals codes, Marvel Rivals characters, Marvel Rivals tier list |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 1:42 PM  What is the best CPU cooler? There's a diverse range of CPU coolers that cater to both casual users and PC gaming enthusiasts. For most home users, the key criteria of a good CPU cooler are that it should keep your CPU cool while remaining quiet, though some users may want all-out cooling performance over noise suppression or need a super low-profile cooler to fit in a tiny PC. Whatever your needs, we've got a CPU cooler for you. The world of gaming PC CPU coolers may seem daunting, but fear not! We've assembled a list of the best CPU coolers from reliable brands like Noctua, Cooler Master, Be quiet!, MSI, and NZXT. We've crafted a dedicated guide just for the best AIO cooler options, and if you're wondering how to overclock your CPU, we can help with that too. When picking a CPU cooler, ask yourself what your budget is, what space your case has, whether you care about making a fancy-looking interior to your case, and how much you care about noise. In general, quality air coolers are the best bet for most systems, as they can be quite cheap while being quiet. However, they can be big, bulky, and difficult to install. Instead, for a cleaner-looking build and an easier installation, all-in-one (AIO) water coolers are your best bet, but they can be a touch noisier and more costly too. Continue reading Best CPU coolers 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 11:59 AM  Is there fast travel in Atomfall? The Lake District depicted in Atomfall is filled with things to discover, so you're going to want to see every corner of it. There's so much to do in Atomfall, and you'll want to find as much as you can; from Atomfall training manuals to the best Atomfall weapons, you owe it to yourself to examine every inch of the Atomfall map. With only a handful of ways to enter and exit each area, you may be wondering if there's a way to fast travel to the different locations. Continue reading Can you fast travel in Atomfall? MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best RPGs, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 11:55 AM  What are the best Assassin's Creed Shadows mods? At PCGamesN we firmly believe there are a few games that won't benefit from a well-crafted mod or two. AC Shadows is no exception to this, and whether it's something small like minor texture tweaks or more concerted attempts to improve parkour, AC's modding scene jumped on Ubisoft's latest as soon as it landed. From our AC Shadows review playthrough it's clear there's plenty of room for improvement. Though Assassin's Creed Shadows Valhalla's mod offering wasn't quite as transformational as some of the other open-world RPGs that have come and gone, we have nonetheless persevered with our shortlist of AC Shadows mods we expect to see, as well as our wishlist of what we'd like to see. Continue reading The best Assassin's Creed Shadows mods MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Assassin's Creed Shadows review, Assassin's Creed Shadow weapons, Assassin's Creed Shadows skills |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 11:40 AM  What is planned for the InZOI roadmap? Life's a chore, and there's a long road ahead if you want to sign up as an AR employee and watch over your very own city of Zois. Much like The Sims before it, the team at Krafton plans to bring an abundance of new content to InZOi over a long period. The highly anticipated life game is being released into early access on the initial InZOI release date, meaning there are still plenty of changes and improvements in the pipeline. Based on our InZOI impressions, these updates can't come soon enough, so we're looking ahead to what's arriving in the InZOI roadmap. Continue reading InZOI roadmap explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: InZoi release date, Best simulation games, InZoi system requirements |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 11:29 AM  Project Zomboid build 42 is finally starting to feel more settled and complete. When it arrived at the end of 2024, the new version of the greatest (yes, greatest) survival game on PC frustrated some players, owing to the big changes that it introduced to aiming and lighting, and some of the bugs with the new animal husbandry mechanics. Looting has been a problem, too, and, but in order to fix everything, The Indie Stone has spent the last three months making one well-observed update after another. Now, the would-be rival to DayZ, Dying Light, and State of Decay feels like it's being consolidated - the new Project Zomboid update is seemingly putting some finishing touches on build 42. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best indie games, Best survival games, Best zombie games |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 11:07 AM  What are the Dune Awakening system requirements? With the May 20 release date now confirmed, the system specs for this upcoming multiplayer survival game will be a relief for most gamers. Running the game on the lowest settings will be manageable for anything built in the last seven years, although the best frame rates and resolutions will require a higher spec rig. With Nvidia DLSS 4 support mentioned, you'll also need one of the best graphics cards to be able to max out this game at the highest settings. The range means that casual gamers with older PCs won't be left out of the fun, with even old Nvidia GeForce GTX cards able to run Dune Awakening on low settings. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 11:00 AM  As someone who loves both MMOs and Frank Herbert's dazzling sci-fi universe, Dune Awakening is pretty high on my wishlist. Thrusting you into the sandy world of Arrakis with nothing but a few tools and a whole lot of cunning, I can't wait to forge my own path to glory amid the sands. But as a longtime World of Warcraft player, I've been wondering what Funcom's monetization model will look like. Will it be subscription-based? Will DLCs be essential purchases? Ahead of launch, the dev has dropped a video discussing plans for the game, and honestly, I'm pleasantly surprised. Continue reading Dune Awakening won't have a WoW style subscription, no early access MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best MMOs, Dune Awakening release date |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 11:33 AM  What is the best gaming RAM? Upgrading your PC's memory can make a substantial difference to the experience of using your PC. If your system is running on too little, your games and apps will struggle for performance. Thankfully, though, you don't have to spend a lot to unleash your PC's potential. Check out the how to choose section of this guide to find out how to zero in on the best gaming RAM for your needs, plus we answer your burning RAM questions in this guide's FAQ section too. If you just want to jump straight to the good stuff, though, then our top pick of the best RAM for gaming is the Kingston Fury Beast DDR5 RGB. Compatible with all current AMD and Intel CPU systems, it offers speed, value, and RGB! Meanwhile, for older DDR4 systems, the Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro is our top pick. For more options, including budget and laptop choices, check out our list below. Continue reading Best RAM for gaming 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 10:10 AM  What are the best Atomfall weapons? There are threats around every corner of Rebellion's survival RPG, and if you want to stay alive, you need a reliable weapon to hand. Whether you prefer to get up close and personal or pick off enemies from afar, there's a weapon out there in the quarantine zone to suit every playstyle. The best weapons in Atomfall can help you infiltrate the most protected strongholds on the Atomfall map, letting you engage in scrappy melee or tactical firefights with the best chances of walking away unscathed. Pristine quality guns are vastly superior to their low-quality counterparts, so don't forget to upgrade weapons in Atomfall to transform your rusty collection into a genuine armory. Continue reading Best Atomfall weapons and where to find them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best RPGs, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 10:10 AM  Where are the Atomfall training manuals? Having access to skills can often mean the difference between life and death in Rebellion's RPG, but you're limited to what you can choose at the beginning of your adventure. Training manuals should be your top priority to increase the number of available skills on offer. Training manuals are consumable items that reveal hidden Atomfall skills, letting you spend your training stimulants on abilities that best complement your playstyle. These training manuals can be found or bartered at various locations across the Atomfall map, and you need to find them early if you want to reap their benefits across your playthrough. We've tracked down all the training manuals in Atomfall to show you where to find them. Continue reading All Atomfall training manual locations MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best RPGs, Best open-world games |
PCGamesN Monday, March 24, 2025 10:09 AM  How do you upgrade guns in Atomfall? If you've been exploring the quarantine zone for a while, odds are that you've already amassed a small collection of firearms to defend yourself. However, you've also probably noticed that these weapons are rusty, slow, and less powerful than you'd like. Thankfully, there's an easy way to fix that. While it's not immediately apparent in the sandbox game's early hours, guns in Atomfall have three tiers of quality: rusty, stock, and pristine. While you can pick stock-tier weapons in the military complex around Skethermoor Prison, the best Atomfall weapons must be upgraded. Continue reading How to upgrade weapons in Atomfall MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best survival games, Best RPGs, Best open-world games |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, March 24, 2025 1:58 PM  Paradox have announced that 4X space strategy game Stellaris's next major overhaul will launch on 5th May, alongside the game's BioGenesis DLC pack. The latter adds living spaceships together with new civics, traits and megastructures, but I'm more interested in the 4.0 update, which they're branding the "phoenix update" in that it aims to overhaul performance problems caused by the 4X game's update-bloated systems, while making "guidance and pacing" changes with new players in mind. It doesn't sound nearly as exciting on the surface as living spaceships, I'll grant you, but this is a 4X game, don't forget - the mythological firebird is in the detail. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, March 24, 2025 1:00 PM  ♫ Stabbing a man. Stabbing a man. Sometimes in Greece. Sometimes in Japan. Stabbing a man. Sometimes in a meadow. Here is our verdict on Assassin's Creed Shadows ♫ Nic: To kick off this verdict, I have no choice but to ask my most insightful question: how Assassin-y is this Assassin's Creed Game? Jeremy: This is the first AssCreed game I've engaged with since Assassin's Creed II, which I watched my roommate play through in university. So my opinion is not especially scientific, but from what I've seen it is very Assassin-y. The story – which is serviceable if not anything original – revolves around tackling a group of masked bad guys known as the Onryo (that's Japanese for ghost), who are introduced with cool chanbara-style music. You've got to kill all of them, and sometimes you have to kill other folks who are connected with them, and in general there is a whole lot of assassinating going on, either with Naoe (who slices and dices with the standard hidden blade) or Yasuke (who has a 'brutal' assassination where he shoves his katana into someone's face). |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, March 24, 2025 12:35 PM  Mountainous town-builder Laysara: Summit Kingdom has received a Sandbox update that, essentially, turns a game about settling the slopes of precisely one mountain into a lightweight trading empire simulator. Where the early access game's existing modes have you doing up one Bonsai Everest at a time, Sandbox lets you switch between several and export goods for other alpine mayors to buy. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, March 24, 2025 12:10 PM  Open world sci-fi RPG Beta Decay is being delightfully greedy. The game's retro PS1-inspired art style hides some furious ambitions. It will be a "dystopian RPG where you can build spaceships, join factions, and fight for territory in a newly discovered star system," according to the Steam blurb. The game's previous trailer showed some swish (if somewhat prototypey) cover shooter combat. But the game now plans to launch into early access this year, developers Rotoscope Studios have announced. And this time they've brought the big guns, literally. Mech some time for the trailer below. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, March 24, 2025 11:00 AM  When Lords of the Fallen came out in 2014, it was interesting to see another developer daring to mimic From Software's Souls formula. But now that it's a whole genre, seeing another big-budget soulslike just doesn't feel special anymore - even Star Wars has had a crack at it. So what's The First Berserker: Khazan bringing to the table? What fresh twist or novel setting makes this soulslike stand out? To be frank, I can't see one. If I were to be as reductive as possible, I'd say it simply takes some core ideas from Nioh, and slaps Sekiro's parry on top. Some of you might read that and think this anime-eyed action RPG sounds derivative. Others will probably salivate with glee. Well, both reactions make sense. There's absolutely nothing original about The First Berserker: Khazan. It might also be the most fun I've had playing a soulslike in years. |
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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, March 24, 2025 10:35 AM .jpg?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp){kind=tracking} Dell's tossing out a beast of a deal on the Alienware 27 AW2725DF QD-OLED Gaming Monitor, and it's no small drop. Originally $899.99, you can grab this epic display for just $599.99 with code AW27300. That's a $300 discount on one of the fastest and most color-accurate monitors out there. Oh, and it ships with free 2-day delivery if you order before 2 PM CT. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, March 24, 2025 8:19 AM Can the creators of Control really make a great multiplayer FPS? Remedy talk hiring and firefighting  Earlier this month I had the chance to check out Remedy's forthcoming Control spin-off game FBC: Firebreak, which casts you as a bunch of weaponised office gremlins fighting the extra-dimensional Hiss and other "paranatural" lifeforms in the corridors of the Oldest House. The game is a co-op first-person shooter, which is a bit of a departure from the likes of Alan Wake 2. How, if at all, has Remedy had to change to make a game like Firebreak? Have they, for example, hired up a bunch of seasoned FPS devs? I put the question to game director Mike Kayatta and Remedy's comms director Thomas Puha. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, March 24, 2025 7:02 AM  Sorry Australians, you can't confront the horrifying psychological manifestations of your inner turmoil. It would be too much for you, according to the government. The country's classification board recently refused to grant upcoming horror game Silent Hill f an age rating, essentially preventing it from being sold in the country unless certain elements of the game are toned down or altered by Konami. But it's possible the developer will do just that, as the classification board has retracted their ruling. At least for the time being. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, March 24, 2025 6:14 AM  Happy this week, all! And what a fine week it is for feeding the Maw. I've slipped on my lead-plated exosuit, stocked my enchanted utility belt with open beta announcements, and am ready to dispense some news. Here's what's coming down the games industry oesophagus in the next few days. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, March 24, 2025 6:08 AM .jpg?width=1920&height=1920&fit=bounds&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp){kind=tracking} I want to believe the GPU gods are finally throwing us a bone. MSI RTX 5070 Ti 16G Shadow 3X OC is actually available on Amazon UK right now for £729. That's not a typo. It's in stock, sold and shipped by Amazon, and somehow not priced into orbit. When scalpers are still charging north of £1000 for this card, seeing a legit listing for retail price feels like someone left the vault door open and forgot to sound the alarm. |
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Siliconera Monday, March 24, 2025 2:00 PM
Capcom has revealed that it will restock its Monster Hunter figure of Mizutsune, a character which debuted in Generations. The product, which is part of the Capcom Figure Builder Creators' Model line, will be available once again in late September 2025.
The figure of Mizutsune, which is originally known in Japan as Tamamitsune, appeared first on May 25, 2017, which was in-between the Japanese releases of Monster Hunter XX (Generations Ultimate) on the 3DS and Switch in the same year. But while the figure back then was purchasable for 13,200 yen, the new re-release will have a higher price tag of 16,500 yen. People residing outside of Japan, however, can now order the figure from the Japanese e-Capcom storefront via the WorldShopping widget at around $110.70.
This trailer from the original 2017 release also shows how the figure looks from various angles:
Capcom had also previously released a rage mode variant of the monster simultaneously in 2017. In addition, the company released another variant based on the Violet Mizutsune rare species, which debuted in Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak, in August 2023. This new restock will only feature the original Mizutsune figure.
Mizutsune, one of the flagship monsters in Monster Hunter Generations, has also become one of the series' popular monsters as it returned in Monster Hunter Rise. The same monster is also slated to appear in the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC game Monster Hunter Wilds via the first major title update coming in April 2025.
The Capcom Figure Builder Creators' Model of Mizutsune from the Monster Hunter series will be available again on September 25, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, March 24, 2025 1:30 PM
HoYoVerse confirmed and set the Honkai: Star Rail Special Program air date and details for the 3.2 showcase. It will air at 4:30am PT/7:30am ET on March 28, 2025. The image teasing it only highlights Pom Pom, so it is unknown who could appear as the "hosts." As usual, it will appear on Twitch and YouTube.
While we don't know who will "host" the presentation, we do know the two characters who will be the new additions in the update. Both Anaxagoras and Castorice will join the game in 3.2. Both are Chrysos Heir characters that are from Amphoreus. These are folks that are expys of the Flame-Chasers from Honkai Impact 3rd. Castorice could be this universe's take on Griseo, while Anaxa could be inspired by Kosma. Some of the comparisons are more obvious, as Mydei is clearly based on Kalpas, Agalaea seems to be Aponia, and Phainon is Kevin.
Other staples will come up during the presentation. For example, we'll learn about the latest Trailblaze Mission during the showcase. Additional events will be revealed. So will codes for Stellar Jades.
Here's the YouTube placeholder ahead of the 3.2 Honkai: Star Rail Special Program airdate:
Honkai: Star Rail is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Special Program for 3.2 airs at 4:30am PT/7:30am ET on March 28, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, March 24, 2025 1:00 PM
The Classification Board in Australia has no longer refused classification for Silent Hill f, despite reports over the past weekend. The upcoming horror game is now awaiting classification ahead of its release. This update came after Stevivor received an official comment from the board regarding the new game's status. [Thanks, Stevivor!]
The Australian Classification Board initially featured a page that revealed Silent Hill f had been refused classification, meaning it was effectively banned from sale in the country. However, this appears to be an automatic classification provided through the IARC Global Rating Tool, which publishers can use to self-report the content of their game.
However, it's historically been a problem in Australia, where games tend to get an automatic rating higher than the one assigned by the Classification Board itself. Games such as We Happy Few and Kingdom Come: Deliverance have also been reported to have been refused for classification through this system, despite releasing in Australia without issue. A recent statement from the Board itself has confirmed that Silent Hill f is still awaiting a rating and has not been refused classification in Australia.
The Australian Classification Board has a rocky history with video games. This is due to the highest rating (R 18+) originally not being applied to games in the way they would for movies. This was changed in 2013, but its requirements remain strict. Games which feature drug use as a form of reward, sexual violence or "high impact violence" are usually refused classification. Silent Hill f's Steam page features a warning about the game containing child abuse and drug-induced hallucinations. These are likely reasons for why the system initially claimed the game has been refused classification.
Silent Hill f is the next upcoming game in Konami's horror series. Originally announced in 2022, a full trailer was shown off at the latest Silent Hill Transmission in March 2025. It will be set in Japan during the 1960s and features a story written by Ryukishi07 (When They Cry series).
Silent Hill f is currently in development for PS5, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
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Siliconera Monday, March 24, 2025 12:30 PM
Square Enix updated the 7.2 Final Fantasy XIV preliminary patch notes, and among the many job changes and adjustments are updates for the FFXIV Dawntrail Pictomancer class. 25 of the role's actions will get updated. Coming in at a close second are the Black Mage and Thaumaturge, with 24 action adjustments in FFXIV 7.2. The Dancer, in third, only will end up with 19 changes.
In the case of the Pictomancer, the FFXIV job changes mostly tend to involve a mix of potency buffs and nerfs in 7.2. So while Fire in Red gets increased potency, for example, Mog of the Ages is reduced. One of the changes is only cosmetic as Starry Muse will be simpler when "Show Limited" is set in options.
Here's the full list of those official FFXIV job changes present in the 7.2 patch notes:
While these are some of the most extensive adjustments for the Pictomancer in FFXIV recently, we've seen job changes for the class before. For example, immediately in 7.01, there were some Aetherhues and Subtractive Palette updates. There were also alterations to the Hammer Motif, Pom Motif, and Starry Sky Motif abilities in 7.1.
Final Fantasy XIV and its Dawntrail expansion are live for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the FFXIV 7.2 patch and job changes will be live on March 25, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, March 24, 2025 12:00 PM
In 2021, we took a deep look at Dark Deity, a tactical RPG from indie developer Chip Moore and his studio, Sword & Axe. Four years later, the team delivered the sequel Dark Deity 2 that looks to build on the first's world and ideas to make something a bit larger and more polished.
Narratively, Dark Deity 2 takes the path of many before it: it's a story sequel and it'd love if you cared about the old characters, but it's not crucial. The game takes place 25 years after the first, so you'll see some of the old party members, but a lot of the core crew is a new generation. The writing's a lot stronger, too — it helps to bring on a dedicated writer, so well done — though we did find ourselves losing a bit of patience in a few of the more verbose scenes. The best consequence of a stronger focus on story is the opportunity it gives players to make meaningful choices. A few times during the game, you'll choose a side in a fight, making different allies and sometimes seeing entire factions wiped from the map.
Though the first game wasn't shy about its influences, Dark Deity 2 feels like it moves just a shade closer to its main inspiration in a lot of areas: classic Fire Emblem. Rather than the four different weapon trees of the original, this sequel sees a move to equippable weapons. The upgrade items for skills and stats are similar in frequency and use. Even characters feel a bit more Fire Emblem-y.
One area in which it doesn't feel like Fire Emblem is its pace and focus on objective-based maps. Dark Deity 2 essentially treats every chapter like a special event, with the pressure on and multiple priorities to juggle. You'll need to protect and rescue civilians, seize particular points on the map and fend off waves of reinforcements, all within a tight turn limit. (There is a difficulty that removes the time restriction, if that's a dealbreaker for you.)
Whether that pace feels overwhelming will likely hinge on how often you use training maps. The game offers a rotating selection of ten training maps, and these are much more generic "defeat all the baddies in your own time" fare. Challenging one costs 1,000 gold, allowing you to grind up units' levels if you want but making it come at the expense of upgrades and weapons.
There's also a change that makes it a bit more tolerable to bring underleveled units into battle. The first Dark Deity felt built around its "grave wounds" system: permanent stat decreases instead of permanent death. This sequel makes that less severe, with penalties that last for the next chapter or so. You'll still try to avoid it, but most of the time it happened for us, we found ourselves shrugging and just taking the penalty for a map.
Dark Deity 2 comes much closer than its predecessor to nailing its target aesthetic. The first one had excellently animated attacks, but the maps were less professional (even after a much-needed revamp) and the interface didn't follow the pixel art look. This time around, the map sprites are charming, the environments feel like they're done with more care and there's even a pixel font in the menus that largely fits in with the resolution of the other art. The character art is still jarringly high-resolution, unfortunately, but it largely gets away with it.
That said, there are still elements of the game that show that it's a small-team Game Maker project. Maps have an extra row and column that you can't reach but your cursor can move into, losing itself off the screen. We don't have an exact answer why, but we'd guess it's a workaround for some limitation of the game engine. The enemy ranges, which many players keep on permanently as a nice help, don't update with reinforcements or when terrain changes, so you have to toggle it off and on again like you're running IT support. And the "ally" movements are often less than ideal, either idling out of the way instead of helping or running full-speed into enemy territory to their inevitable deaths.
Dark Deity 2 is far from perfect, and it could use a few rounds of post-launch polish. But it's a strong step forward from the first game's base, adding and refining smartly to make something within their means that's still engaging to play. We hope they're able to keep delivering games like this in the future!
Dark Deity 2, developed by Fire & Axe and published by Indie.io, launches March 24, 2025 on Steam.
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Siliconera Monday, March 24, 2025 11:30 AM
Suntory announced that it will hold a new crossover campaign between its coffee brand Boss and Pokemon Trading Card Game. The new campaign will run through the Spring season of 2025, and it will feature the Pokemon Team Rocket boss Giovanni, who is originally known in the Japanese releases as Sakaki.
The first campaign will launch on the @_craftboss X account on Monday, April 21, 2025. Suntory will publish a specific tweet on that day. People who are residing in Japan then have until May 9, 2025, to follow the account and repost the tweet to join the sweepstake, which will reward a jacket with the Giovanni crossover logo to five winners.
Suntory will then release specially branded coffee cans that cost 140 yen apiece on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Each can will feature a Team Rocket Pokemon card, and it will also have QR code that the buyer can scan to enter another campaign.
Two weeks later on May 20, 2025, the company will release packs of two coffee bottles at 656 yen. The packs, which are pictured at the top of this article, will also contain a Pokemon TCG promo supporter card of Giovanni. This card will let the user swap between Team Rocket Pokemon cards on their active and bench slots, and afterward choose one of the opponent's benched Pokemon to be swapped as well.
This new campaign will appear to help celebrate the release of the Team Rocket's Glory expansion pack in Japan on April 18, 2025. The Team Rocket-themed merchandise lineup slated to appear in Japanese Pokemon Center stores on the same day is also meant to mark the new expansion release.
The new wave of Pokemon Trading Card Game - Suntory Boss crossover campaign will launch in Japan throughout Spring 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, March 24, 2025 11:00 AM
People have still been keeping an eye out for any Hollow Knight: Silksong news, and there have been a few recent developments regarding Steam and GeForce Now. A user on the GeForce Now subreddit spotted that Team Cherry had opted into the service for the sequel. This is not concrete evidence of the game being released anytime soon, as those who have been keeping track might remember that it was confirmed as coming day one to Xbox Game Pass in 2022. However, the Steam page now lists 2025 as its year too. [Thanks, TheSpartan121!]
Few updates on Hollow Knight: Silksong appeared ever since the sequel was first announced in 2019. While there have been small amounts of information given about Team Cherry's upcoming Metroidvania over the years, such as a Nintendo Direct appearance, but no new, full trailer or concrete release window has been shared. The last we heard about the game was that development was going well, but that it was much larger than initially planned and would be delayed from its early-2023 release date. We were also told we'd find out more closer to launch.
However, this isn't the only update for the long-awaited game. Team Cherry recently updated the copyright on the game on Steam from 2019 to 2025. It was mentioned in a March 18, 2025 ID@Xbox blog post which read, "Looking ahead, our lineup is incredible with upcoming games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Descenders Next, and FBC: Firebreak to play across the whole Xbox universe… and of course Hollow Knight: Silksong too!"
Hollow Knight: Silksong is in development and should appear on the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Siliconera Monday, March 24, 2025 10:30 AM
Now that Caleb returned in the otome mobile game Love and Deepspace, Infold Games announced his Myth Memories units and an event to go with them. The event is Fallen Cosmos, and it starts on March 28, 2025. We can attempt to pull on the gacha to get the new Solar Memory Pair until April 11, 2025. The free event with a four-star Solar Memory Pair is called Gravity Calls.
How these work is that Memory Pairs in Love and Deepspace give you enhanced bonuses if the two are both owned, equipped, and enhanced. This time, the two five-star Memories are called Caleb: Loneroad Unreturned and Caleb: Loneroad Together. Both have stories tied to them that involve another "life" that the player character and Caleb lived together ahead of the main story in the game. It is possible to "guarantee" you get at least one of both, but that will mean needing to pull 150 times on the banner. Getting both also unlocks Caleb: Ultimate Weapon X-02 as a playable character in-battle.
Here is how those Love and Deepspace Caleb Myth five-star Solar units and the playable character look:
And here's the trailer tied to them:
As for the free event and cards, that also runs between March 28, 2025 and April 11, 2025. We can earn the four-star Solar Memory Pair Caleb: Farewell Dreamscape and Caleb: Farewell Intimacy based on his Myth. It is also possible to get a three-star Lunar Memory called Caleb: The Termination, 10 free pulls for the new banner, 500 Diamonds, a Floating Lull Duo Photo Pose to use with Caleb, the Paradise Founder A-01 Title, the Winged Voyage Chat Bubble, the "Rebirth in Destruction" BGM song used in the event, and stickers to use in your photos.
Here is how the four-star Solar Love and Deepspace Caleb Myth Memories look:
While Caleb debuted when the game launched as part of the story, he wasn't added as a love interest in the otome game until 3.0.
The otome game Love and Deepspace is available for mobile devices. The Caleb Myth Fallen Cosmos banner and Gravity Falls event start on March 28, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, March 24, 2025 10:00 AM
Capcom revealed a new lineup of exclusive Monster Hunter merchandise that will appear at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan. The company also published a new webpage that explains the items in English.
The lineup will include figures and plushies that also feature a crossover with the Expo's mascot creature, Myaku-Myaku. There will be a pre-built Capcom Figure Builder figure of Khezu in Myaku-Myaku colors with an Expo venue background available at 3,300 yen (~$22.05). The list will also include an egg-shaped plush of chibi Rathalos sitting on Myaku-Myaku at 4,070 yen (~$27.15). Capcom will also sell three crossover Voxenation plushies featuring a Palico Felyne and hunters in the regular red Rathalos armor and the azure Rath Soul armor priced individually at 4,620 yen (~$30.85).
Here's a closer look at the items:
In addition, Capcom will sell a couple of Monster Hunter-themed snacks at the Expo. The first one will be a pair of cans containing Gaufre-fre waffles, the name of which includes a play on Khezu's Japanese name Furufuru, priced at 1,620 yen (~$10.80). The other set costing 2,516 yen (~$16.80) will contain cookies printed with artwork and logo from Monster Hunter Bridge, the Augmented Reality attraction that will run inside Osaka Healthcare Pavilion's XD Hall.
Monster Hunter will not be the only Japanese subculture franchise featured at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka. Mobile Suit Gundam and Pokemon GO will also have exclusive events and goods in the global event venue.
The 2025 World Expo will take place in Osaka, Japan. It will start on April 13, 2025, then run until October 13, 2025.
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Siliconera Monday, March 24, 2025 9:30 AM
The Hololive Vtuber Hoshimachi Suisei's song that appeared in the Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX -Beginning- movie will also become the ending theme of the regular TV show. Sunrise and Khara announced the confirmation on the anime title's Japanese official social media account.
The song's title in Japanese is "Mou dou nattemo iiya," and its official English title is "I don't care." The same song originally appeared as an insert song in the middle of the Beginning movie edition. Cover has since published the short movie version of the song on YouTube and music streaming platforms including Spotify.
As an official ending theme song, the Hoshimachi Suisei song will complement Kenshi Yonezu's "Plazma," which has become the opening theme song for the regular TV run of Gundam GQuuuuuuX. However, those two are not the only pop songs that have been featured in the anime show. The movie also featured Nomelon Nolemon's "Midnight Reflection" as another insert song, but it remains to be seen whether the latter will also appear in the regular TV run or not.
Mobile Suit Gundam GQuuuuuuX will launch on Japanese television channels on April 9, 2025, past midnight JST. Prime Video will exclusively upload the earliest streams of the episodes soon after the Japanese premiere. The episodes will also appear on other streaming platforms like Netflix and Disney+ two days later.
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Siliconera Monday, March 24, 2025 9:00 AM
Arc System Works has released Venom as a new DLC character for Guilty Gear Strive. Although the character's release was delayed from the initial window at the beginning of 2025, the company kept its subsequent promise of releasing him within March 2025.
The company's official site indicates that Venom is so far available on the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC versions of the fighting game. While Queen Dizzy appeared later on the Switch and arcade versions for free, Switch version players will have to prepare additional funds to unlock Venom. The Japanese webpage confirms that Venom will only be available as a paid DLC character, along with the next two anime-based Season 4 characters: Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers' Unika and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' Lucy.
Arc System Works has also published multiple trailers related to the character on its YouTube channel. The first one is the character showcase trailer with Japanese voiceovers by Junichi Suwabe:
The next trailer is a close copy of the above, but it instead features English voiceovers by Howard Wang:
Arc System Works also uploaded a Starter Guide video that explains Venom's move list. As shown in the above showcase trailers, a partial Robo-Ky will also make cameo appearances in several attacks.
The fourth and final new trailer lets people listen to Venom's theme song, "A Tenth of Myself." This song also features vocals by NAOKI.
Venom is now available as a DLC character for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC releases of Guilty Gear Strive. The same character will appear later in the Nintendo Switch and Arcade versions of the fighting game.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 1:43 PM
Every hunter needs to have an arsenal of gadgets as a means to further their survivability. You'll have a few items to work with initially, but they aren't exactly the best in the business. So, if you are curious about setting up your build, here's our Mo.Co gadget tier list.
Best Mo.Co Gadgets, ranked
The Splash Heal is the very first gadget you'll receive in Mo.Co, acting as a starter kit for your hunter journey. While it does lend a hand in support, other items lean more towards offensive strategies. We'll begin this Mo.Co tier list with the elite S tier and work our way down to the relatively adequate C ranks.
S Tier
Since the Vitamin Shot helps out with healing and attacks, it may be one of the most well-rounded gadgets in Mo.Co. Its cooldown rate of 10 seconds can also go by rather quickly, giving you more opportunities to use it in battle. While the Multi-Zapper takes a bit to boot up, this gadget boasts the highest DPS in Mo.Co. Plus, it'll stun nearby monsters to help you out even more.
A Tier
If you're tired of waiting for gadget cooldowns, the Monster Taser is the perfect remedy, refreshing every five seconds. Use it to inflict high amounts of damage on a monster and stun nearby enemies. All in all, the entirety of A Tier is designed for tremendous DPS rates, clearing out those pesky monsters in an instant.
B Tier
The B Tier Mo.Co gadgets cater to specific playstyles, particularly if you're a support-heavy hunter. Items like Splash Heal, Life Jacket, and Revitalizing Mist are excellent for these types of players; however, they aren't so great for offense. Fortunately, you can save it as a secondary gadget slot and utilize the other one for attack buffs.
The rest of the B-tier gadgets can be used by those who want to improve their offense. They won't be as powerful as the S and A Tiers, yet they do have some benefits with decent damage rates.
C Tier
Although the Smart Fireworks come in handy during the beginning stages, they won't be as helpful later on. The other gadgets are just way more robust than this item, but I still suggest using the Smart Fireworks as a starter kit and then advancing further to higher tiers. The same goes for the Explosive 6-Pack, which only has some advantages for DPS.
D Tier
The Super Loud Whistle may be one of the worst gadgets to use in Mo.Co, especially since all surrounding monsters will start gunning for you. Despite its healing properties, opting for the Splash Heal is best. That way, you can replenish your health without any enemies coming for you.
Like the whistle, Shelldon is also relatively ineffective, as it doesn't stay too long on the battlefield. This gadget's ability to take in 50 percent less damage doesn't work all the time, so it's pretty easy for the enemy to knock it out.
For more Supercell game content, be sure to check out our character tier list and code pieces for Brawl Stars.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 1:14 PM
inZOI is a life-sim with next-generation graphics and huge potential. There's a lot to experience, but if you're diving in and hoping to forge a career for your Zoi, then there are some things you need to bear in mind.
Mainly, where your Zoi makes their home will directly impact what jobs they're able to get. Each of the two currently available cities has a different selection of careers, so you need to consider your job goals before you move in.
As the early access period of inZOI progresses, more jobs are set to be added, and this article will be updated accordingly. Freelance careers are already set to be added in May, so keep an eye out for those.
How to get a job in inZOI
If you've ever played The Sims, then getting a job in inZOI will be a breeze. Simply open up the Smartphone and select the purple Jobs icon to see what jobs are available in your current city. On this screen, you can also see whether you meet the criteria for higher-level jobs, and what you need to do to meet the criteria.
The jobs available in inZOI are currently split between Dowon and Bliss Bay. There are several career tracks you can take, each offering various promotions and pay increases as you develop your skills and attend work days. Jobs can be either part-time or full-time.
Jobs only available in Dowon
Dowon is a sprawling urban city based on those found within South Korea. It has an underground train system for Zois to use, and plenty of jobs on offer if you're feeling up to the challenge.
K-Pop Career
Firefighter
Retail Store Worker
Office Worker
Esports Gamer
Jobs only available in Bliss Bay
Bliss Bay is a more relaxed environment, based on coastal North American cities like Los Angeles. The biggest draw of Bliss Bay is the Amusement Park, offering fun jobs for your Zois, but there are lots of other roles on offer for those who want something a little more laid back.
Amusement Park Worker
Retail Store Worker
Athlete
Gangster
Jobs available in both cities
Some jobs aren't limited to a single city such as Dowon or Bliss Bay. These jobs can be picked up wherever you move your Zoi to, so are good options if you're unsure where you want to reside.
Developer
Military
Professor
Reporter
Attorney
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 1:14 PM
Something might be coming for GTA 6 on March 25 — at least if the internet's theory about Game Informer turns out to be true.
It's pretty normal at this point for GTA 6 fans to hold on to any hint of possible news, especially since it's been over a year since the game's first trailer dropped. That trailer confirmed a Fall 2025 release window and that the game would come to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Rockstar and Take-Two have also all but confirmed that a GTA 6 PC version will come later.
There's a special reason some people are sure a big reveal is coming pretty soon.
GTA 6 fans firmly believe big news is coming on March 25 with Game Informer
Game Informer, the long-running gaming magazine, is coming back on March 25. It's known for getting exclusive previews of past GTA games, including Vice City, San Andreas, GTA 4, and GTA 5. The timing of its return has people excited. The magazine shut down in August 2024, but now it's coming back — right when GTA 6 hype is building again. That's why fans think it could feature a big GTA 6 cover story as part of its comeback.
But it's important to say: this is all just fan speculation. Rockstar, Take-Two, and Game Informer haven't confirmed anything. Still, here's what the theory is about and why it's getting so much attention.
It would be a huge return for a magazine with a lot of history, and it would fit perfectly with Rockstar's slow but steady build-up. Still, Game Informer hasn't teased anything about GTA 6, and Rockstar has been pretty quiet too. The company recently launched a Discord server that includes a GTA 6 channel—but there hasn't been any real news shared there either. So, while the timing feels right, it's still just a theory.
But even if everyone is right and we get news tomorrow, we have no news about how Game Informer is returning on March 25, or if we'll only get an announcement of when their new first issue will come — if they do come back with a magazine, not with some other format like video or daily online news.
If anything is going to happen, fans believe we'll hear something in the early hours of March 25, likely in the afternoon U.S. time — similar to when Rockstar dropped the first trailer. And if Game Informer really does have something GTA 6-related planned, we can probably expect Rockstar to share extra official details around the same time.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 1:09 PM
The Bug Out event in Pokémon GO is the annual celebration of all things Bug-type, and this year sees the debut of two particularly creepy crawlies: Sizzlipede and Centiskorch. There's a lot of bug-based bonuses happening between March 26 and March 30.
I can't say I'm a particular fan of Bug-types; anything with more than four legs makes me react pretty viscerally. But there are some cute ones, and I can see the appeal of them against Grass, Dark, and Psychic-types. If you want to build an army of bug-mon, there's never a better time than during this event!
All Pokémon GO Bug Out 2025 bonuses
During the Bug Out 2025 event, which runs from 10am (local time) on March 26 to 8pm (local time) on March 30, not only will Sizzlipede and its evolution Centiskorch make their GO debut, but there will be an increased chance of encountering Shiny Wurmple and Venipede, and increased spawns for other Bug-types as well.
Themed Field, Timed, and Special Research will be available for the duration of the event, and collection challenges will also feature. Tier one and three raids will feature Bug-types, too. To put it bluntly, we're all going to be surrounded by bugs and we might as well make the most of it.
During the event, all players will be able to benefit from the following in-game bonuses:
Pokémon GO Bug Out 2025 featured Pokémon
Of course, the biggest news of this event is Sizzlipede and Centiskorch, who will begin to appear at the beginning of the event, even more likely when using a Lure Module. I'd recommend a Mossy Lure Module, for maximum Bug-type spawns!
The following Pokémon will also appear in the wild more frequently, regardless of if a Lure Module is used:
Pokémon GO Bug Out 2025 Raid Bosses
The following Pokémon will appear in Raids during the event:
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 1:04 PM
Every ninja deserves a place to build up their strength; in Assassin's Creed Shadows, that place is the Hideout's mostly optional source of additional resources, buffs, and helpful systems, so knowing what upgrades to get first is key.
The best Hideout upgrades in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Assassin's Creed Shadows has three categories of Hideout buildings: Main Rooms, Themed Rooms, and Engawa. Each category has several buildings you can install for Mon and various upgrade materials. The main rooms should be where you start, as those six will be the easiest and fastest to either build or unlock. Do the following upgrades first:
Stables level two
The first purchase you'll make at the Hideou the Kakurega during the tutorial granting one Scout "for free," but the first and most important upgrade you can make after that is Stables level two. The Hideout starts with a Stables installed, so there's no upfront cost to build one, and the level two upgrade is important for a couple of reasons:
Odds are you're going to do some looting around Stockpiles, which are large collections of materials marked by a wooden barrel icon on the map and HUD. Unless you're speedrunning the story, only needing to spend a single Scout to retrieve those resources lets you get more for much less effort.
Study level two
Upgrading the Study to level two is a bit on the costlier side, but the benefits are well worth it. You get one extra Scout per level, and level one decreases the area you need to search objectives by 25%. That takes your total available Scouts to five, ensuring you have a much easier time finding any quest NPC or item you need.
You'll also be able to nab up to two extra Stockpiles, which almost pay for the upgrade by themselves. And if you run out of Scouts, just wait a little while for next season. You can even move time forward if you're outside a main story mission to expedite the process.
Kakurega level three
Getting the Kakurega up to level three is by far the costliest upgrade I'm recommending here, but getting it done early will save you so much money in the long run. You're required to get Level one, and this awards an extra Scout (already accounted for in the Stables entry) and the ability to purchase other Kakurega out in the world for a base value of 800 Mon. These additional Kakurega provide a fast travel point outside the synchronization viewpoint, as well as access to contracts outside the Hideout.
Kakurega level two isn't amazing, helping discover points of interest near them. Level three is where the money is (or isn't, in this case). After the third upgrade, every Kakurega you purchase will cost 30% less, or 665 Mon per unit. Even if you only unlock a few of them, that 240 Mon you save can go to literally anything else.
The other Main Rooms you can do at your leisure. The Forge is incredibly valuable, as it lets you keep any Legendary gear you find at or close to your level. You'll spend a few Mon and some materials to level it up, with higher levels asking a higher price. The Dojo is last, and is more of a nice to have. It allows you to call in allies you recruit during your adventures and keep them in step with you, power-wise.
Calling in allies is a powerful tool but not nearly as useful as flat cost reductions or cost savings.
Best themed rooms to get first in Assassin's Creed Shadows
There are nine Themed Rooms available, and while the buffs provided by some of them aren't quite as far-reaching as those of the Main Rooms, they're still worth investing in. I've listed them in the order you should unlock them, though understand that some of the best, like the Tera and Zashiki, don't unlock until you progress far enough to play as Yasuke, and many sometime after that. You can, of course, unlock them as they become available, provided you have the materials and Mon.
The last of the Hideout building types is the Engawa, which provides in-game effects. They're purely aesthetic, allowing you to create outdoor, covered hallways between your Main and Themed Rooms.
As with all the optional content in Assassin's Creed Shadows, the Hideout is yours to unlock or leave alone. There are tons of benefits to engaging with the system, from the extra fast travel points to additional resources and other benefits.
If you're looking to level up fast in Assassin's Creed Shadows, we've got guides for that and much more.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 12:59 PM
Out of all the side activities in Assassin's Creed Shadows, completing contracts is probably the most financially rewarding for its cost. These small, optional missions are a great way to fill an empty bank account or shore up resource numbers. Here's how they work.
How to unlock contracts in Assassin's Creed Shadows
To unlock contracts in Assassin's Creed Shadows, progress the story until you return to Tomiko's homestead following the prologue. From there, you need to construct the Kakurega building, which, coincidentally, is your first objective once you unlock Hideout customization. Head into the Kakurega and interact with the small filing box on the ground to choose between your first three contract options.
You can unlock other Kakegura buildings around larger settlements and cities once the one at your base is completed. These cost 800 Mon by default, but they are permanent upgrades. Each has its own contract file box and acts as a fast travel point. In other words, if you have the Mon to buy them, it's always a good idea to unlock a Kakegura.
How to complete contracts in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Completing contracts is always fairly straightforward, though you can only have three active at a time per region. Their objectives come in a few varieties, including:
Once you accept a contract, its quest marker will appear on the map, and you can track it like any other mission. You can track them from the contracts menu you access via the file box, but you cannot access it from the Objectives menu.
Contracts will almost always take you to otherwise unmarked locations or those too small and remote to warrant even a question mark on your map. They're almost always minor enemy encampments with a few rank-and-file soldiers plus an elite leader. These enemies get tougher the farther you progress in the game.
Note that you don't have to clear out every enemy to complete a contract unless the objective specifically directs you to do so. For supply gathering and target destruction contracts, for instance, you can run in, do what you need, and get out. There is no penalty for breaking stealth, taking damage, etc. So long as you loot the container or interact enough to destroy the target, you'll get the Mission Complete pop-up and rewards.
I'd always suggest having a full complement of contracts active, even if they aren't your main objective. You might pass by one on your way, and they never take much more than a few minutes to complete. And besides, getting side-tracked is a part of the open-world experience, so why not indulge a bit?
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 12:54 PM
In the lead-up to the release of Assassin's Creed Shadows, there was a modest amount of noise made about how it was Steam Deck Verified. That means it was more than playable on Valve's handheld, but now that Shadows is out, how does it actually run?
Assassin's Creed Shadows Steam Deck performance
While Assassin's Creed Shadows is Deck Verified, it doesn't run flawlessly out the gate. I have a Steam Deck OLED, and when I first loaded into the game, it was chugging. Fine-tuning the settings, however, did wonders. I found that I could run the game at a mostly steady 30 FPS in most situations with a few alterations, which you can see in the above screenshot taken at the peak of Osaka Castle. Higher volumes of physics objects or other one-screen data still caused some hitching now and again.
Here's one of the main issues, though. The Steam Deck version of AC Shadows has a very limited selection of graphics settings, a grand departure from other Verified games. You cannot adjust individual image quality settings like textures, shadows, volumetrics, reflections, or other bandwidth-hungry aspects.
Instead, you're limited to a few resolution, upscaling, and field of view settings. These restrictions aren't a huge hindrance, as the game is optimized enough for the Deck's hardware that you shouldn't need to adjust much, but that you're not allowed to at all is surprising.
Additionally (and though this isn't a "performance" issue), the game is locked behind Ubisoft Connect, even on the Deck. After downloading AC Shadows, you can't start the game until you use the clunky Deck keypad (or linked keyboard) to enter your Ubisoft account information. A mild inconvenience, sure, but one that immediately and permanently soured me on the handheld experience, but just a little.
How to get better performance in Assassin's Creed Shadows on the Steam Deck
Assassin's Creed Shadows might not have many levers to pull to increase performance, but what's here is serviceable. To start, here are the settings I ended up using on my OLED Deck for a stable, if a bit sluggish, experience:
Frame Generation is available on the Deck version of AC Shadows, but it trades a massive image quality hit for ten FPS gain on average. The amount of aliasing and distortion was too much of a sacrifice in my book. I'm using TAA over FSR as the image quality is better with TAA, especially for rain and other environmental effects.
Lastly, I find that setting a 30 FPS framerate cap using the Deck's Performance settings helps get a bit more performance. I know that bit of advice is like hearing a broken record, but it's made my experience better nonetheless. Should you be in the market for an in-game improvement to your day, check out our guide on adopting pets in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 12:43 PM
Souls-like games are always popular if done correctly, and a new one with an anime theme is already a top seller a few days before coming out.
Steam's global top sellers list organizes games by total revenue over a given week. Sous-like hits like Elden Ring and Black Myth: Wukong are often in the top 100, sometimes due to sales propelling them up and other times simply because fans people keep coming back to them. They rank highly in revenue despite fighting big free-to-play games filled with microtransactions, like Apex Legends and Counter-Strike 2.
Now, this new game is already joining the ranks of these classic souls-likes.
The First Berserker: Khazan is one of the most sold games on Steam today
As of March 24, The First Berserker: Khazan is ranked fifth on Steam's Global Top Sellers list, just below the Steam Deck and ahead of the co-op hit Split Fiction. It's also beating every other souls-like game in the platform.
The game is part of the Dungeon & Fighter universe (also known as DNF) and takes place 800 years prior to the events in the first release of the game series, Dungeon Fighter Online. It's a 3D-action RPG with anime art and the usual dark style of souls-like games.
The game releases in Steam's Advanced Access—not to be confused with early access—on March 24, with its complete release coming on March 27. Advanced access simply means people who paid more for the game, usually a deluxe edition of some sorts, get to play it a few days before anyone else. It's not a development method like early access, and games in advanced access are ready to play and fully developed, but paywalled for players who paid more than the rest.
The game released to a score of 80 on Metacritic, with positive early reviews from players on Steam. While these are great numbers, they aren't even close to the 97-percent positive reviews that Sledders had on launch.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 12:43 PM
Yasuke is one of the two playable protagonists in Assassin's Creed Shadows alongside Naoe. While you don't get to play as Yasuke until midway through the game, he is still a fully fleshed-out character and you're able to acquire Mastery Skills for him.
Of course, Yasuke's Mastery Skills are a little different than Naoe's, so here are the best skills to target first.
Best Mastery Skills for Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Yasuke is quite different from Naoe in Assassin's Creed Shadows. He doesn't have too many assassin-like qualities, but he can wield a variety of different ranged weapons and has access to other powerful skills that utilize his brute strength.
Since his Mastery Skills are so much different from Naoe's, it can be tough to know which are best. Fortunately, we have selected seven Mastery Skills for Yasuke that you should unlock before any others. The skills are in no particular order.
Brutal Assassination (Samurai)
One of the major downsides to Yasuke when you first start playing as him in Shadows is that he can't assassinate opponents. While this doesn't play too big of a factor since Yasuke is so strong, you'll often miss the ability to deal with an enemy quickly. Fortunately, the Brutal Assassination Mastery Skill offers the chance to make Yasuke a little more like Naoe.
The skill is used in the same way as Naoe's assassination attempts. You just press the dedicated button when you're near an enemy. Assassinations aren't guaranteed to kill enemies, but they remove health segments if you can't get a full kill. You can upgrade the Brutal Assassination down the line to remove more health segments and allow Yasuke to assassinate enemies from different angles.
Regeneration (Samurai)
Next up is another Mastery Skill from Yasuke's Samurai tree, Regeneration. This is a passive skill that simply allows Yasuke to regenerate health after killing an enemy. While Yasuke has a much higher tolerance for damage than Naoe, you still need to watch out for enemy attacks and keep an eye on your health bar.
Unlocking the Regeneration skill allows you to save rations as Yasuke with free heals. It's not the flashiest skill in Shadows, but it does give you the chance to be even more lethal with Yasuke as he's obliterating every enemy in sight.
Marksman's Shot (Bow)
One of the benefits of playing as Yasuke in Shadows is that he has access to some new ranged weapons that Naoe can't use. The bow is one of those ranged weapons and it can be a great tool to take out enemies silently or deal massive damage to enemies that aren't within melee striking distance. To improve the bow's effectiveness, you can unlock the Marksman's Shot skill, which rewards you with a second arrow after hitting a headshot with a Posture Shot.
The second arrow can be activated by clicking the fire button again and allows you to deal more damage at no extra cost. You can chain these headshots together to continually fire off arrows at your helpless enemies.
Clear Mind (Bow)
We're staying in the bow skill tree and unlocking the Clear Mind skill next. This is a classic Assassin's Creed skill for the bow and Yasuke can utilize it well in Shadows. The skill allows you to slow down time for 10 seconds while aiming with the bow. This gives you extra time to line up a precise headshot and maximize damage to an enemy.
You can only use this skill sparingly, so you want to utilize it properly when you have the chance. Use Clear Mind when you know you need to hit a headshot or you're dealing with a strong enemy who you have some distance on.
Riposte (Long Katana)
From the get-go with Yasuke, you don't have access to a ton of Mastery Skills in the Long Katana tree. One you want to ensure you unlock, though, is called Riposte. This skill allows you to hold and release the parry keybind after blocking an enemy's attack to immediately perform a counterattack. Riposte can deal some serious free damage onto an enemy and you're able to chain it together to essentially never get hit and continually deal damage without pressing the attack button.
Steady Hand (Teppo)
The Teppo is the other ranged weapon that Yasuke can equip in Shadows alongside the bow. While it takes longer to load and shoot, the teppo is a terrific long-range weapon that can kill enemies with a single headshot and take off a chunk of an enemy's armor (yellow health bar). You have access to a basic teppo skill right off the bat, and you can also pair it with the Steady Hand passive skill.
Steady Hand allows you to remain perfectly still when aiming and zoom in more on an enemy. If you hit an enemy while Steady Hand is active, you deal an increased 10% damage. You don't normally want to stay perfectly still in combat, so this skill is better when you're not near a group of enemies.
Link Attack (Samurai)
Finally, rounding out the list is another Samurai Mastery Skill called Link Attack. Link Attack allows Yasuke to swap between his primary and secondary weapons during an attack combo. The way it works is you initially attack with your currently equipped weapon and then during a combo, you press the weapon swap button to quickly transition to your alternate weapon. With your alternate weapon, you extend the combo and deal more damage to an enemy.
For this to work, you'll need two melee-focused weapons equipped. If you have a ranged weapon equipped, it's more difficult to pull off a quick attack, as you have to aim with it. Equipping a long katana and another melee weapon is the best way to make full use of the Link Attack skill.
And that wraps up our list of the best Mastery Skills to target first with Yasuke in Assassin's Creed Shadows. He's a powerful samurai by default, but these skills make you even tougher to defeat while playing as him.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 12:23 PM
Atomfall's skills can drastically change how you play, especially if you invest your points into a particular path. If you like being stealthy, there are several options for you. If you're more interested in running into groups while swinging a baseball bat around, you'll have plenty of choices there, too.
However, there's more to Atomfall's skills than just gaining experience points and advancing down a skill tree. You'll need to pick up Training Stimulants and Manuals to unlock new abilities, forcing you to be selective with your choices throughout your playthrough.
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How to unlock skills in Atomfall
After completing Atomfall's tutorial, you'll find your skill menu by opening your backpack and scrolling over to Skills. At first, you'll only have three skills available in four skill trees—Ranged Combat, Melee Combat, Survival, and Conditioning—but you'll unlock more using Training Manuals.
There's a catch, though. Rather than using a standard EXP and skill progression system, you'll instead need Training Stimulants. While some skills require only one, others use up to five or six, making these a necessary resource to look out for as you explore the world.
How to find Training Stimulants in Atomfall
You'll find Training Stimulants as you explore Atomfall and complete its quests. While some are available in crates within various POIs, others will sit right on countertops in regions like Wyndham Village and Slatten Dale. More often than not, you'll find them accidentally as you progress through the main story or as rewards for completing Lead objectives.
How to find Training Manuals in Atomfall
The second part of upgrading your skills is obtaining Training Manuals. Training Manuals are the key to unlocking specialized skills beyond your starting 12. Since they're specialized, you'll find manuals ranging from Stealth to Crafting and Firearms Mastery books.
Every book has unique spawn locations, from being available to purchase from merchants to sitting on top of crates in random caves. Others—like the Crafting Manual—are only accessible if you pick the correct dialogue in quest conversations or eliminate NPCs that hold them.
Best skills to unlock in Atomfall
Atomfall has 36 skills to invest in, many of which are locked behind Training Manuals. That said, here are some of the best you can unlock early on:
Generally speaking, early-game Survival skills are your best bet initially, as they let you disarm traps around the map, improve your selling prices with merchants, and let you upgrade your guns. Deep Pockets also increases your crafting material and ammo carrying capacity, making it an all-around helpful buff. However, Deep Pockets and Gunsmith requires obtaining the Crafting training manual from Morris Wick in Wyndham Village during the St. Catherine's Church questline.
Beyond this, the skills you unlock will depend entirely on your preferred playstyle. You can purchase a Stealth Training Manual from Molly Jowett in Slatten Dale, unlocking skills that reduce the noise of your footsteps and takedowns alongside inflicting more damage with stealth kills. Similarly, if you prefer melee combat above all else, you'll have three melee options to pick from initially, with Thick Skin being a beneficial perk.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 11:46 AM
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is not just a great game, but a fantastic love letter to the iconic movie franchise. Troy Baker's take on the whip-wielding adventurer goes the extra mile to make it feel like an authentic "Indy" experience.
It's a bit of a shame, therefore, that the game was exclusive to Microsoft (Xbox and PC). However, we'd already heard on the grapevine that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was coming to PS5, and now we have a release date.
As mentioned in the above trailer, you can expect Great Circle to hit the Sony console on April 17, with an option to pre-order it now. There's also a Collector's Bundle, as well as some additional bonus content available, such as the Temple of Doom outfit and a digital art book.
"What is an adventure without going somewhere new?"
I think we ought to give a little shout-out to the PlayStation 5 trailer. We get to see Nolan North and Troy Baker – titans of video game voice acting – opposite each other, as the former quizzes the latter on what it means to be an adventurer.
Levity ensues, with the Unchartered actor welcoming Baker to the Sony system, with comical nods to Nathan Drake in a way that's self-aware enough to acknowledge the similarities between Naughty Dog's mascot and Indiana Jones. The trailer ends with both actors opening a secret box that bathes them in a bright, PS5-esque blue glow.
We're witness to an interesting shift towards non-exclusivity in gaming, lately. Now, it could be argued that games don't need to be tied to one console in the first place and that developers and publishers that do this are simply trying to get a stranglehold on a particular market. But let's not allow that to spoil the trailer. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle on PlayStation 5? Yes, please.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 11:41 AM
It has taken years, but finally, Electronic Arts' classic franchise seems to have a serious contender for the throne of the best life sim: InZOI. The South Korean title seemingly aims at a slightly different target audience than Maxis' classic series.
So let's check out all the major differences between the two games.
What are the major differences between InZOI and The Sims?
Better looking and more realistic graphics
Perhaps this is a bit of an obvious call out, considering The Sims 4 is ten years old now, but InZOI definitely has the upper hand in terms of graphical fidelity. Your dream of having a character that looks like you, your friends, or your celeb crush is now very much a reality. Your mileage may vary if you vibe with either the cartoonish Sims look or the human and realistic look of the Zois from InZOI.
At times, it does look like InZOI is heading towards that uncanny valley look that might turn some people off and also might have some characters look like something between dolls and zombified AI-generated lucid nightmares. The game seems to head towards a more photo-op vibe, to take some beautiful-looking shots of your Zois doing beautiful things. The overall higher graphical quality also means better-looking objects and environments, so good news for all players. Except for those with a low-spec PC, of course.
Fully functional vehicles
The original trailer for InZOI did not miss out on the possibility of making The Sims 4 look like an old game, by showing everyone that cars will indeed be a big part of the game. In Maxis' classic simulation, vehicles seemed to disappear completely even after The Sims 3 had them. They were never brought back officially.
In the life sim game by Krafton, cars are a big part of your character's everyday life, so you will be driving around. But what good is a car if you don't have any place to drive them around? That's why one major feature of the game is...
Open-world and customizable cities
One huge limitation in The Sims 4 was always how isolated everything is, a big problem that the series had since the first game (which 3 tried to fix). Interactions with other sims happen only when you force your sim to walk around the neighborhood. That's not the case with InZOI, as the game will feature a big open city for you to explore without loading or separated environments. Cars can be used to explore the city as well.
But there's not just that, cities can be customized to the player's preferences. You can decide which kind of trees to put down, the billboards to appear, the weather and time of day plus many other details that are simply impossible to tweak in Maxis' series. These will be further expanded upon once the game hits early access and Krafton has more time to receive player feedback.
More options and gameplay interactions
The Sims has had some pretty obvious limitations since the beginning of the series because of the way the engine works. InZOI seems like it can and will go beyond, offering the player some realistic interactions between characters, like how the trailer showcases fights between Zois as more realistic and "violent" than the usual cartoon fighting of Maxis' title.
Your Zois can do yoga wherever they want, have more realistic interactions with objects, and find work just by walking around the city. As for looks, you can tweak your Zoi's face and hair however you want, even with multiple colors at once. You can even hook up your phone to InZOI to shoot pictures of your face to get your Zoi to look exactly like you. We would be lying if we didn't say that option scares us a bit, but still, it is an interesting new feature to have.
AI-generated textures to fully customize your house
This might be a bit of a controversial topic, for obvious reasons, but InZOI does offer the player the opportunity to use AI-generated textures. Say, you want a sofa with a zebra-like texture. Just ask the AI to make you one and there you go. Keep in mind that the game actively avoids featuring any copyrighted images, so you can't make that nightmare Shrek sofa you had in mind.
But still, this feature allows flexibility in decorating your house that the Maxis title isn't able to offer unless you download specific mods or buy expensive stuff packs. Also, Krafton guarantees their AI model is sourced from the public domain using works that have the artists' consent.
Krafton has mentioned several times how their game is meant to co-exist alongside The Sims, and it will release first in early access so it won't have all the features that Maxis and Electronic Arts have worked on in 25 years of the series. Expecting InZOI to be a The Sims-killer from day one would be definitely too much. But it can be a great way to try out something new and create your new characters with an entirely different vibe and more modern options and graphics.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 11:41 AM
BLEACH Rebirth of Souls is the latest addition to the world of fighting games, and it features over 30 characters from one of my favorite animes of all time.
While more characters will be added in the future as DLCs, there's already a healthy set of options available. This tier list will help you narrow down your choices for your potential main inside the game. Before getting started, it's always important to remember that your play style also helps to determine which characters feel better to control.
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BLEACH Rebirth of Souls S-tier list
The S-tier characters in BLEACH Rebirth of Souls are the very best characters you can use in the game. These characters have strong move sets that put them ahead of the other fighters available on the roster.
BLEACH Rebirth of Souls A-tier list
The A-tier characters are slightly behind the S-tier names in their in-game abilities. Spending time with them will help your proficiency with their respective kits and can lead to some of them being as good as lower S-tier characters.
BLEACH Rebirth of Souls B-tier list
The B-tier characters do alright on their own, but they're weak compared to the names in the S and A tiers.
BLEACH Rebirth of Souls C-tier list
The C-tier characters are either too weak in terms of their kits, or I don't like playing with them.
Most characters offer an Awakening option that is listed by their names. A few characters also offer Reawakening, so that's something you should keep in mind. I expect the tier list to vary slightly based on future updates. Additionally, new characters coming as part of future DLCs are expected to be pretty strong and do well on the power curve.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 11:11 AM
Katano Castle is one of the first major enemy encampments you'll come across in Feudal Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows. It's a large fortress that features some pretty sweet rewards, but only if you complete the castle "correctly."
Below, you can see how to complete Katano Castle and the rewards you'll get for it.
How to complete Katano Castle in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Katano Castle is located on the eastern side of Izumi Settsu. You can reach it by heading northeast from your Hideout or by going north from Osaka, Saki, and the Izumi Coast. Katano features a fast travel point on top of the large castle building in the southwestern part of the fortress.
To get into Katano Castle, you need to cross one of a few bridges and defeat some guards or find another way in. One of the best ways to get inside is to travel around the fortress until you see a large tree branch that allows you to climb up and jump down into the area, avoiding the tall fortress walls and any guards.
Inside Katano Castle, my first recommendation is to make your way up the main castle and unlock the fast travel point. Not only does this allow you to save your game, but it also gives you a good idea of how the fortress is laid out. You'll want to know the ins and outs of the grounds, as you need to locate two specific enemies in order to fully complete Katano Castle.
These enemies are known as "Samurai Daisho" and they have a distinct warrior mask icon above them. At Katano Castle, they are level six and feature a yellow armor health bar along with a two-tiered white health bar, so they're going to take some serious damage to down.
Samurai Daisho kills are required for you to open a chest that contains the Katano Castle rewards. Katano Castle features two Samurai Daisho and they are located at different spots around the fortress.
Unfortunately, they don't stay in one spot, so it can be difficult to pinpoint where they'll be. I was able to find one Samurai Daisho patrolling a courtyard on the northern side of Katano Castle while the other one was located on the southeastern side, to the left of the main castle on your world map.
The best way to locate the Samurai Daisho is by using Eagle Vision or the "Observe" mechanic. Eagle Vision activates an infra-red view that you can use to see enemies highlighted in red on your HUD and mark lootable rewards as white or gold dots. You can only see red-outlined enemies that are somewhat close to you, so head around Katano Castle and use Eagle Vision in different spots until you find both Samurai Daisho.
As for killing them, the best way to go about it is to assassinate them. However, you likely won't be able to kill them completely, just damage their health. From there, it's down to an old-fashioned fight. It's best to attack the Samurai Daisho in areas where there aren't a lot of guards so you don't have to worry about more enemies.
Once both Samurai Daisho are dead at Katano Castle, you can claim your rewards.
All Katano Castle rewards in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Technically, there are only a couple of set rewards you can earn at Katano Castle, which are collected via a chest that can only be opened after all Samurai Daisho are killed.
However, there are plenty of additional rewards located all around the castle grounds. You can loot dozens of chests, collect Hideout materials, and even smuggle resources out from under the enemy's noses. Smuggling resources are required to complete the "Smuggler's Run" side quest in Assassin's Creed Shadows and requires you to have an available Scout. These resources are usually found in locked buildings along the castle grounds, which require a nearby key to open.
I highly recommend spending some time collecting all of the rare rewards scattered around Katano Castle. They help your progression a ton and allow you to collect Mon (gold), resources, gear, and more.
If we're strictly talking about the big rewards, though, you need to head up to the very top of the main castle. Here, you'll find a board you can climb down into. In this room, you can open a locked chest that only becomes available after the Samurai Daisho are dead.
Inside the chest, you'll loot the level five Tools Master Gear legendary light armor and the Kunai Throw on Assassinate Engraving. Both are legendary rarity items and great starting items for Naoe in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Once you have looted this specific chest, you can head down more stairs in the main castle and loot a flurry of additional rewards. However, after the chest is looted, Katano Castle is marked as complete in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
You can now move on to another castle or location or complete some main story missions to put your new gear to good use.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 10:57 AM
InZOI is one of several video games scheduled for a launch in the last week of March, and we have confirmation about the release timings for all available regions.
The upcoming launch will only be available on Steam for the time being. In simpler words, you'll need to be a PC player to play the game. Let's take a look at the release date and time for all regions.
InZOI release date and time across all regions
InZOI is going to be available on March 28, but the release date varies slightly based on which area of the world you're located in. The launch time has been confirmed by developers InZOI Studio and publishers KRAFTON ahead of the launch.
As the game's going to be available only on PC, there's no way to exploit the New Zealand trick to play early. This method usually allows you to change the location of your Xbox console to New Zealand and access a game before it officially releases in your region. This method works if a video game follows a regional launch schedule. InZOI, on the other hand, is going for a simultaneous launch, and it will be released at the same point in time across all regions.
If you're looking forward to playing the game, it might be a good idea to understand the basics of the InZOI Creative Studio. If you managed to secure a key for yourself, make sure to check out this guide as you wait for the launch to go live.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 10:49 AM
We know Rockstar is keeping almost everything about GTA 6 a secret, except for the first official trailer. But now, they seem focused on taking down fan speculation as well.
Recently, a creator named Dark Space was creating a GTA 5 map to look like a playable, speculated GTA 6 map using details from the trailer and unconfirmed leaks about the upcoming game. The mod was intended to be completely free and involved collaboration with other modders to have a playable version ready before GTA 6's official release this fall.
However, a video that DarkSpace posted showing the map and interviewing other modders was taken down with a copyright strike by Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar's parent company.
Take-Two issues copyright strike on YouTube against GTA 6 map mod
In a new video, Dark Space explained that he believed his original video was taken down because his map was becoming too accurate, which made Take-Two feel threatened. However, he mentioned his main issue wasn't just the takedown itself, but the method used.
"I literally went into [the map project] accepting they most likely would not want it up, because the project is too on-the-nose using leak coordinate data," Dark Space said.
"I do, however, have a problem with them using the YouTube strike system against my channel. That's my livelihood. You go after that, you're going after not just after my mod, but you're going after my family. These lawyers couldn't even send a simple email first?"
Dark Space says he primarily earns money through YouTube videos, not from mods, and that his plan with the mod was to build something for the GTA community while monetizing his videos about it, not by monetizing the mod.
"I literally have no complaints about them saying they don't want me to make that map, it's how they go about it that's disrespectful," Dark Space added. "While legally fine, how about morally? This kind of reaction kills the creativity and passion that makes GTA's community what it is."
Rockstar has a history of going after GTA modders
Dark Space isn't officially connected to Rockstar, so his work wasn't actually based on real GTA 6 files — it was simply an educated guess from available footage and leaks. He was just skilled enough to create a convincing and playable version using his modding expertise.
Rockstar likely took action because the mod became too realistic and accurate. This isn't the first time Rockstar has aggressively protected the GTA franchise by targeting fan-created mods. The company shut down the massive Liberty City mod, and years ago it already reportedly sent private investigators to a modder's house.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 10:46 AM
One of the first side tasks you can complete in Assassin's Creed Shadows requires you to find the Lost Pages at Makinoodera Temple. This is where you're brought after the events with Nagato, and the Lost Pages aren't clearly visible around the area.
So, to help you earn some XP, here's the location of every Lost Page at Makinoodera Temple.
All Lost Pages locations at Makinoodera Temple in Assassin's Creed Shadows
Makinoodera Temple houses three Lost Pages for you to find. Most temples across Japan in Assassin's Creed Shadows feature Lost Pages that you can collect in exchange for XP and a Knowledge Point. Knowledge Points are crucial to accumulate, as they help increase your Knowledge Rank which allows you to unlock more skills for Naoe and Yasuke.
Every time you find all the Lost Pages at a location, you earn a Knowledge Point. There are also other ways to earn these points, but finding Lost Pages is one of the simplest ways to do it. You also need Lost Pages if you're going for the Platinum Trophy on PlayStation or all Achievements on PC and Xbox.
Below, you can see where each Lost Page is located at Makinoodera Temple and how to collect it.
Makinoodera Temple Lost Page #1
The first Lost Page is located in the eastern part of the temple. You can ascend a ruined building to find the Lost Page hiding behind some breakable wood. The building the page is located in is the first one to the north of the "Makinoodera Temple" text on your world map, as I have also shown in the map screenshot below.
Makinoodera Temple Lost Page #2
The second Lost Page at Makinoodera Temple is much simpler to find than the first. It's located directly behind a stone statue that lines the walkway south of the temple. The page is sitting on top of a rock behind the statue. You can find it as soon as you're able to explore the area. Just go behind the state that you see in the screenshot below, collect the page, and then you'll be able to head out and find the third one.
Makinoodera Temple Lost Page #3
The third and final Lost Page at Makinoodera Temple is technically not even within the temple grounds. You'll find it sitting on the second floor of a burned-down building on the far western side of the temple. The building is off the main road to the west but not so far west that you pass the large rock formation on your map.
To reach the second floor of this building, head around to the back and climb up the wall to access the roof. Then, hop down onto what is left of the second floor and grab the page that's lying on the planks. There are also other ways to get on the second floor, but going to the roof is the most straightforward.
Once you have collected all three Lost Pages at Makinoodera Temple, you'll get a prompt on your screen that says you've earned a Knowledge Point and some XP in Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Not all temples and locations feature Lost Pages to collect, as others have shrines to pray at or other collectibles to find. However, whenever you see a location has Lost Pages, you should try and find them, as earning Knowledge Points is extremely valuable for character progression. We'll have more Lost Page guides for other locations in Assassin's Creed Shadows, so don't worry about having to search for them yourself.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 10:30 AM
Thrown to the Dogs is a bonus quest that all Assassin's Creed Shadows players can go on if they pre-order the game. However, the quest isn't available right from the start of your playthrough.
Below, you can see how to start the Thrown to the Dogs quest and how to complete it.
How to start Thrown to the Dogs in Assassin's Creed Shadows
At the beginning of Assassin's Creed Shadows, you'll receive a message on your screen that confirms your playthrough has unlocked bonus content. In most cases, this means you have access to the Thrown to the Dogs quest. This message also states that you have to progress the game before you're able to complete it, though. Exactly how far you have to progress is not mentioned.
Fortunately for you, the Thrown to the Dogs quest doesn't require much playtime to start off. All you have to do is continue with the narrative events that play out and as soon as the world opens up to you, the quest will be marked on your world map. Specifically, you'll have to establish your first Hideout, which opens up the world and allows you to travel wherever you want.
When this happens, you can head to an area of forest between the Osaka Castle and Tennoji Temple locations on the map. Here, you can start the Thrown to the Dogs quest, where your first objective is to locate and pet a dog.
You can begin this quest at any level, but it's recommended to be at least level three so you can easily best any enemy you come across in combat.
How to complete Thrown to the Dog in Assassin's Creed Shadows
As you can see in the map screenshot above, the exact location of the dog is at the end of a winding road that comes out of the northwestern side of Tennoji Temple. You're initially given a quest zone where you need to search for the dog, but it's found at the top of a small cliff where its owner's grave is located.
When you first approach the dog, it will growl but Naoe manages to calm it down and you manage to understand what it's doing at the grave. The dog is bloodied and was apparently in a fight that had something to do with its owner's death, so Naoe can follow the dog until it reaches the destination where the fight occurred. After the cutscene with the dog is over, just hold the "follow" button that appears and Naoe will keep up with the dog automatically.
Along the way, you'll run into some enemies you have to fight, but nothing major. Eventually, the dog leads you to an estate where a woman named Takako is waiting. She exclaims that Ichiro's dog has returned and this turns into a cutscene with her.
Takako is Ichiro's brother-in-law and seemingly stole the estate she's currently on from him, which Ichiro inherited from his late parents. Of course, the dog didn't take too kindly to this and Takako responded with violence of her own.
At some point during the conversation, you have to make a choice between killing Takako for hurting the dog or warning her against doing it again. If you choose the "kill" option, you make quick work of Takako. However, warning her makes Takako run off, never to be seen again. You can chase her down and kill her, but it doesn't make too much of a difference in the end.
In both cases, you have to look for a key that belonged to Ichiro and open up a box that's located elsewhere. You'll find the key is underneath a house on the eastern side of the estate. Head around to the back of the house, go prone by the opening in the foundation, and crawl through to find the key lying in the dirt.
The dog will return to the location of Ichiro's secret box and you can meet it there. When you arrive after following a quest marker, you'll see the dog lying next to the box. You can open the box and a cutscene reveals a letter written by Ichiro inside the box. The letter states that the dog now trusts you and was Ichiro's only friend in the world.
With that, the Thrown to the Dogs quest ends in Assassin's Creed Shadows and you now have a new canine friend. It won't accompany you on your missions, but you can find it back at your Hideout later in the game.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 10:30 AM
After arriving in Atomfall's Wyndham Village, there's a chance to accidentally stumble upon a murder scene within St. Katherine's Church. At this spot, you'll find Vicar McHenry and another character, Pamela Shaw, discussing the death of Maisie Higgins.
This situation is suspicious from the get-go. You can tackle it in multiple ways depending on your beliefs and character's personality. Here's how to solve the murder of Maisie Higgins in Atomfall.
How to solve the St Katherine's Church murder in Atomfall
When you first enter St. Katherine's Church and encounter the murder scene, Vicar McHenry will react defensively and request your silence. The options you choose with him won't drastically change the outcome. Instead, your first step is analyzing Maisie's corpse and speaking with Pamela Shaw.
You'll immediately notice a sickle in Maisie's body that you can retrieve and use as a weapon. You'll also find a bloodied note, revealing she was last seen camping out at a cabin near Mereview Hotel. Leaving the church will reveal the hotel's location at coordinates (30.9 E, 83.0 N.)
Talking to Pamela Shaw will narrow down the cabin's location further, depending on your dialogue options. While most options won't lend you new information, choosing to be Righteous and telling her to confess will prompt her to mention an old cellar near the hotel. You'll now have a second marker at coordinates (30.5 E, 80.5 N) to explore.
From now on, you can talk to Captain Grant Sims in the Village Hall and tell him about the situation alongside any evidence you find. You don't have to, but it is a viable option if you'd prefer the Protocol handle the case. He'll also reveal information about one of the Protocol's camps that you wouldn't gain otherwise.
Exploring the Brewery Cellar
If you go to the Brewery Cellar, known on your map as "Maisie entered this Cellar," you'll initially spot swarms of rats that'll attack you on sight. You can clear them away by stomping on them using F on your keyboard before breaking their nests with any weapon. The cellar itself also has a group of rats, but you just need to defeat them to move forward.
The Brewery Cellar is full of crates, including a B.A.R.D crate, which you can open for loot. More important for this case is a note you'll find by crawling under a table on the left side of the cellar. The note, written to Morris Wick, reveals that Maisie was the vicar's spy.
You can now return to the vicar to proceed with the case. Since Mereview Hotel was a general clue that'd lead you to this cellar, exploring it is entirely optional. However, you will find some miscellaneous resources and a garden gnome here if you want to progress through some achievements.
Identifying the culprit
Now that you have some notes to work with, you can talk to the vicar about the notes. Regardless of how you respond to his comments, he'll show you the location of the Village Shop, where you can find Morris Wick.
With this evidence on hand, you have another opportunity to go to Captain Grant Sims with this information, allowing Protocol to tackle the situation without getting your hands dirty. If you prefer dealing with this yourself, though, you can head straight to the shop and confront Morris.
There are multiple ways you can deal with Morris. If you want to settle the situation quickly, you can eliminate him without uttering a single word before returning to the vicar. Alternatively, you can interrogate him and learn more about his motive for committing the crime.
From here, you've multiple options for determining his fate. If you want to benefit from the situation, you can sympathize or bargain with him to receive a Crafting Manual alongside some information about his beliefs. You can also threaten to report him to the Protocol or tell him to leave town.
Regardless of your choice, finishing your conversation with Morris Wick will mark the end of the St. Katherine's Church murder and teach you more about some of the dark sides of Wyndham Village.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 10:28 AM
Minecraft's first major update of 2025, Spring to Life, is arriving soon. We initially heard about it in early January, with the March Minecraft Live livestream revealing the update's name and feature list. Let's dive deep into Spring to Life's release date and upcoming additions.
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When is Minecraft's Spring to Life update releasing?
The Spring to Life update will officially arrive in Minecraft starting March 25, 2025. Mojang released snapshots for the update in January 2025, introducing new cow variants, a firefly bush, and new desert sounds. Spring to Life's full March 25 release lets us experience these features alongside additions that weren't known until now.
Minecraft Spring To Life update features
Minecraft's Spring to Life update's main purpose is to build on existing biomes and make them more unique and fun to explore. While you won't find any new mob types yet, we'll encounter Warm and Cold animal varieties, revamped spawn egg textures, and several new blocks to improve the ambiance of the Overworld's biomes. Here's a complete list of features coming to the Spring to Life update.
New blocks
New and changed mobs
New items
Miscellaneous features
Although one of Minecraft Live's main features was the Ghastling, including its navigation capabilities and adorableness, we're not getting this new mob in the Spring to Life update. Instead, it'll arrive in the game's Summer update alongside the Dried Ghast block and a harness for ghast riding. The release date for the Summer update is unknown at the time of writing this.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 10:22 AM
The Genshin Impact 5.5 update will be released within 2 days. It will be another major Natlan update since it will finally introduce us to the sixth and last tribe in the land of Pyro and several other exciting new events.
This article covers Genshin Impact 5.5's release date and timings in different regions and features a universal countdown that shows the exact time until the update is released.
Genshin Impact 5.5 release date and countdown
The Genshin Impact 5.5 update will launch worldwide on March 26, 2025, at 11 am (UTC+8). The exact release timings for the new update may vary for each player depending on their location.
You can find a list of Genshin Impact 5.5's release timings across different time zones below:
In addition, here is a universal countdown that shows the exact time until version 5.5 goes live:
Version 5.5 pre-installation feature is now available
Genshin Impact has also released the pre-installation feature for the upcoming version 5.5 update. The download sizes for the resource packages are around:
The download size will also depend on the voice-over languages installed in your account.
You can use the pre-installation feature to download some of the resources in advance. This will speed up the download process once the new version is live and let you enjoy the latest content faster.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 10:22 AM
Fanfiction is a genre of writing that allows fans of a show, book, or otherwise fictional word to weave their own stories inspired by the tales of the original authors. The world of fanfiction is vast, with millions of stories to find and absorb.
If you're new to the world of fanfiction, diving in can feel a bit like walking through a foreign country. There are terms and abbreviations aplenty, and it's easy to get confused if you're trying to find something to suit your personal reading tastes. With that said, becoming familiar with these terms is a little like learning a foreign language; if you expose yourself enough to it, it starts to make sense.
For now, a sentence like "an angsty canon-divergent AU idfic for my crossover OTP to AO3" probably sounds like some kind of bizarre code. But if you break it down, it's really pretty simple.
Common terms in Fanfiction
To make things a little easier for any newcomers to fanfiction, let's take a look at a list of common abbreviations and terms that you're likely to come across and might leave you questioning. Alphabetically seems like a safe way to do this.
Now that we've been through some of the most common terms, let's revisit that bizarrely coded sentence from before: "An angsty canon-divergent AU idfic for my crossover OTP on AO3."
Put simply, this sentence describes a fanfiction on Archive of Our Own that was written for the enjoyment of the writer, featuring a turbulent romantic relationship between two characters from different canons in an alternate universe, breaking away from the timeline of the original story.
The above list is not entirely exhaustive, and there are other less common terms that you may come across while browning AO3 or FF.Net to find something to read. The ones listed here are those you'll face most often and will help you discover stories with the themes you're interested in.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 10:15 AM
One of your biggest mysteries in Atomfall is discovering the location of the Interchange and what secrets it holds. The government is hiding something from us, and our character has taken the reins in uncovering this facility and its purpose. Here's exactly where to find the Interchange in Atomfall.
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Atomfall Interchange location
The Interchange has multiple entrances you can use to access various locked areas, with the following two locations being the best to start with:
Later, you'll also find Interchange entrances in Casterfell Woods at coordinates (27.6, 83.6 N) and Skethermoor at (39.6 E, 73.1 N.) However, these are much trickier to reach if you're early in your playthrough. Nonetheless, the storylines leading up to these two locations are worth exploring, regardless of whether you actively use them.
While you'll gradually gain clues about the Interchange's whereabouts from interactions with Atomfall's NPCs, you can also stumble upon it accidentally as you explore the map. If you like exploring the world before taking on quests, there's a strong possibility you'll find these spots without trying, letting you skip a few steps and move straight into learning more about this facility.
However, the Slatten Dale Interchange has numerous outlaws nearby that'll cause trouble if you get too close, while the Wyndham Village entrance is a private, Protocol-owned property. Sneaking by them is your best bet, but you can also run in with your favorite weapon and clear out any obstacles if that's what you prefer. It's mostly up to personal preference, but sneaking in will make future quests less complicated.
What is the Interchange in Atomfall?
The Interchange is Atomfall's first major mystery once you leave your starting bunker. The tutorial scientist will mention the Interchange to you and recommend you search around the world for it, giving you your first Lead. From here onward, you can find additional clues from NPCs like Molly Jowett in Slatten Dale and Captain Grant Sims in Wyndham Village.
Upon entering either Interchange entrance, you'll spot a large bunker door to open. The door keypads are available on the upper floors in both locations and are accessible using staircases against the walls. Your modified keycard will get you through this barrier, letting you explore the facility freely. What you find from here depends on which entrance you use.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 10:10 AM
During your Atomfall playthrough, you'll find helpful leads to direct you toward the main quest. Sometimes, though, it's fun to sidetrack and locate underground items like lunchboxes and caches to aid you on your journey. While some are scattered around the map, most are only accessible using a Metal Detector.
The Metal Detector's main purpose is to find underground collectibles you'd never encounter. These items can also hold crafting materials and other valuables, making them worthwhile to locate. Here's how to obtain and use the Metal Detector in Atomfall.
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How to find the Metal Detector for the Detectorist achievement in Atomfall
You can obtain a Metal Detector by trading with Molly Jowett, a merchant in Slatten Dale. You'll find her at coordinates (26.4 E, 79.1 N.) Obtaining the Metal Detector from her requires bartering items in your inventory, ranging from bandages to food and weapon ammo.
Once you exchange a few items for the Metal Detector, it'll appear in your inventory, ready to equip. Molly will also share some intel about a nearby wrecked convoy if it's your first time trading with her. The Detectorist achievement will also activate, bringing you one step closer to reaching 100 percent completion in Atomfall if that's something you're working towards.
How to barter for the Metal Detector
When bartering for items, you want to keep the scale as balanced as possible. If it's even slightly heavier in your favor, Molly will reject the trade, forcing you to offer more items. Similarly, having a scale heavily tipped in her favor means you're not getting the best deal.
What you give her will depend on how far you are in Atomfall and your available resources. That said, below are some suggestions you can use:
Every trader has high-value and low-value items they prefer. Bandages are among Molly's low-value preferences, so avoid using these unless you have several on hand that you don't plan on using. Otherwise, you're better off using extra food that may take up inventory space or ammo if you prefer one or two weapon types and don't plan on using others.
How to use the Metal Detector in Atomfall
After getting your hands on a Metal Detector, you'll find it in your inventory under Tools. You can then select and equip it to activate its item-seeking abilities. Now, as you travel around the map, you'll occasionally find hidden underground caches.
You'll know you're near an underground cache when the metal detector's tool icon appears in the corner of your screen. You'll also hear a beep, letting you know one of the detector's lights has activated. Using it here will show you the direction of the item and how close you are to it. Your goal is to reach 10 on the detector and have all five lights turned on.
The easiest way to use the detector after detecting your first item is to rotate your camera until the middle light turns on. You can then move straight forward, shifting your view slightly when needed, until all five lights activate. You can then dig into the ground to unearth your cache, giving you a collectible to redeem and valuable items to help you in your Atomfall playthrough.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 10:06 AM
Clearing Hollow Zero can be a rather difficult challenge if you're not approaching it ideally. The Agents you use matter in this mode, so rather than banging your head against a wall, here's a list of the best Agents for Hollow Zero.
Best Characters for Hollow Zero in Zenless Zone Zero
Hollow Zero in Zenless Zone Zero is an incredibly challenging mode, with Ether 12 being its most difficult, buffed version. This guide focuses on the best Agents for tackling Hollow Zero on the toughest difficulty, ensuring you have the survivability, damage, and utility needed to clear encounters efficiently.
Caeser
Caeser is best picked as the ultimate team player. She's a walking fortress with a knack for keeping everyone alive. Her shielding abilities are invaluable in Hollow Zero, where even the smallest mistake can mean instant defeat, especially against Elites. What truly sets her apart from the rest is her on-demand parry: no need to worry about Energy levels for it, though it is easier to land if Energy is used.
The cherry on top of all this versatility is her 1000 ATK buff for the active character. It only requires her shield to be active to earn, meaning it is a very low-maintenance buff you'll have most of the time, assuming you can keep the shield up and going. That extra firepower is exactly what you need to cut through the absurdly tanky enemies lurking in Ether 12.
Astra
Astra is the definition of a high-risk, high-reward powerhouse, except she turns the risk part way down. With insane CRIT DMG and ATK buffs activated through her Quick Assist buff, she transforms your entire team into a wrecking crew. But her value doesn't stop at just offense.
Her Ultimate ability provides healing, the only source of character healing in the game, making her practically integral to facing the hardest content. Combine that with her lightning-fast movement, courtesy of her EX and Dodge abilities, and you have a character who can dance circles around enemies while dishing ridiculous amounts of buffs and healing.
Miyabi
Miyabi is a katana-wielding storm of destruction, and Hollow Zero only amplifies her carnage. With her last two Basic Attacks offering built-in iframes and a parry, she's virtually untouchable when played correctly.
Her insane movement speed makes her one of the safest picks for navigating the chaotic battlefield of Ether 12. Enemies barely have time to react before Miyabi slices through them, making her a perfect blend of speed, safety, and raw unadulterated damage.
Evelyn
If Miyabi is a storm, then Evelyn is an elegant yet deadly executioner. Her damage scales to absurd levels in Hollow Zero, thanks to her high multipliers, but what makes her truly terrifying is her near-infinite dodging ability. By skillfully chaining her EX Dodge and normal Dodge, Evelyn can stay invulnerable while laying down destruction.
She pairs exceptionally well with Astra, as her combat flow naturally triggers Chain Attacks. If you love an agile, relentless playstyle, Evelyn will not disappoint.
Burnice
Burnice brings the heat... literally. With some of the most on-demand iframes in the entire game, she's as slippery as she is deadly. Whether you play her as a sustained DPS or a Disorder support DPS, her versatility ensures she never feels out of place.
Her ranged attacks allow her to stay safely away from danger while dishing out her highest-damage abilities, and her flamethrower's Fire DoT (Disorder) turns enemies into walking torches. If you enjoy melting foes from a distance while laughing at their futile attempts to hit you, Burnice is the right choice for you.
Soldier 0 Anby
Fast, furious, and always at 100%, Soldier 0 Anby, also known as Silver Soldier Anby, is a relentless force of nature. Thanks to her Azure Flash and Star Mark mechanics, she has nearly on-demand iframes, allowing her to weave in and out of combat without missing a beat. Unlike other characters who require careful resource management, Anby operates at full power at all times, meaning her damage output is consistently top-tier. Her speed makes her perfect for chasing down elusive enemies in Hollow Zero, ensuring that nothing escapes her onslaught.
Ben
Ben is the underdog turned powerhouse in Hollow Zero, proving that defense can be just as deadly as offense. His parries, when properly built, hit like a truck, and with the Hollow Zero buffs, they become downright ridiculous.
Topping that off, he's one of the only characters who can take full advantage of the many shield buffs in Hollow Zero without relying on an external shielding source. His parries are also forgiving, making him one of the safest characters to play while still delivering devastating counterattacks. If you like tanking hits, laughing, and then hitting back twice as hard, Ben is your bear.
Jane
Jane thrives in Hollow Zero thanks to the powerful buffs to Anomaly Proficiency found in this mode. As an Agent, she is the most evasive character in Zenless Zone Zero, boasting three dodges by default and gaining a fourth through a buff in Hollow Zero. Her damage is primarily concentrated in her Assault Disorder, making her an exceptional choice for teams built around maximizing this ability. With the right setup, Jane can exploit Hollow Zero's mechanics to deal devastating damage while remaining nearly untouchable.
By utilizing these Agents, players can maximize their success in Hollow Zero Ether 12, ensuring they have the tools needed to overcome its extreme difficulty and emerge victorious.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 10:00 AM
When you begin your adventures in Atomfall, you'll find a wounded scientist who explains your current situation and leads you toward your main objective of finding the Interchange. Throughout this conversation, though, his wound becomes increasingly difficult to bear, prompting him to ask you to fetch him some bandages.
How to craft Bandages for the scientist in Atomfall
Crafting bandages in Atomfall requires one bottle of alcohol and four pieces of cloth. You'll find these throughout your starting facility and in the open world. You'll find its crafting recipe by pressing K on your keyboard or opening your map menu and scrolling to Crafting.
Since bandages are helpful beyond this quest, you can make them even after finishing this section of Atomfall's story. For the sake of saving this scientist, though, you'll only need to explore nearby rooms to find everything you need.
Alcohol and cloth locations
You won't find any alcohol or cloth in your starting room. Instead, you'll need to use the room directly across the hall and to your right to find enough resources to craft bandages. Your goal is to search for Old Hound Whisky and torn pieces of cloth.
You'll find your first batches of these materials in the room across the hall from your character's starting point. This room alone has two bottles of whiskey and one piece of cloth for you to grab, knocking out the first half of the recipe. Getting the rest requires turning left down the hall to enter another room. You'll find cloth, a towel, and a crate, all containing enough resources to make one bandage for the scientist.
Shortly after crafting the bandages and giving them to the wounded scientist, you'll be free to continue the main quest and venture into the open world. You can find extra alcohol and cloth around the map, giving you plenty of chances to make more bandages to use after combat or sell to traders.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 9:58 AM
The Battle Tower in Zenless Zone Zero demands survivability and high damage to push through its toughest fights. The right Agents can make all the difference, offering shields, healing, evasion, and sheer firepower. Here are the best Agents to dominate the Battle Tower and why they shine.
Best Characters for the Battle Tower in Zenless Zone Zero
The following characters are among your best choices for scaling the Battle Tower in Zenless Zone Zero. For clarity and visibility, this list assumes you're interested in reaching the highest floors of the tower (Floor 100+), so keep that in mind as you go through each character.
Caeser
Caeser is the epitome of durability and raw power in battle. With her nearly indestructible team shield, she offers the best survivability option in the game, ensuring your team stays strong no matter how tough the odds get. On top of that, her shield grants a hefty damage boost, making her not just a tank but a powerhouse in disguise.
Her on-demand parry is a lifesaver, especially when you're feeling the heat in high-pressure situations. Versatile and reliable, Caesar is perfect for just about any team composition, making her an essential pick for the Battle Tower.
Astra Yao
If there's one thing Astra Yao brings, it's utility in spades. With top-tier damage buffs and the game's only healing ultimate, she's the ultimate team support. Her buffs to Quick Assist reduce the after-swap hurtbox, which means quicker and safer swaps for your team: no more getting caught mid-transition (very annoying). But Astra doesn't just heal; she keeps your team in the fight longer, ensuring you never run out of steam when things get heated.
She's a healer and damage booster all wrapped into one. Perfect for those prolonged, drawn-out battles where staying alive is one half of the fight, and dishing out damage is the other.
Burnice
Burnice is a damage dealer with a flair for staying alive. She's got some of the best iframes (invulnerability frames) in the game, making her a natural at dodging enemy attacks. Plus, her flamethrower attacks are a mix of destruction and defense, with iframes either at the start or end to keep her safe while she burns through enemies. Being a ranged character also gives her that extra edge.
She can react and strike from a distance without taking too much heat herself. Whether she's in an Anomaly support role or just dealing solid, consistent damage, Burnice keeps things scorching hot, and her ability to survive through it all makes her a tough contender for the Battle Tower.
Miyabi
When it comes to raw damage output, Miyabi is currently the best in class, and that's not likely to change anytime soon. She's got an aggressive, in-your-face style with auto-parries and multiple iframes but right into the most basic aspects of her kit, so even when you're under fire, you can keep swinging with confidence.
Her blade mechanic is an offensive juggernaut, delivering significant damage and a high-level interrupt that cancels enemy attacks. Her interrupt even affects bosses which is very strong in the Battle Tower. Her ability to turn the tide of battle with offense is unparalleled, and with a bit of timing, Miyabi becomes an unstoppable force of damage. She is the storm that is approaching.
Yanagi
Yanagi is the ultimate counterplay DPS. With her nimble moveset and skill-based parry mechanic tied to her stance swap, she excels in evasion and striking back after the fact. If you're good at landing those parries, Yanagi can keep a constant barrage of pressure on your enemies while keeping herself safe at the same time.
She's got multiple iframes that ensure her survival, but it's her ability to chain those parries and evasions into offense that makes her a real threat. If you're looking for a high-skill, high-reward character who can keep the heat on your enemies, Yanagi is your go-to.
Evelyn
When it comes to dodging attacks and dealing out massive burst damage, Evelyn is the undisputed ace. With her infinite dodge mechanic making her one of the most slippery characters in the game, she can evade attack chains that other characters might struggle to do so. By chaining normal dodges and Special dodges together, she can avoid almost anything thrown her way.
She requires a bit of finesse to truly master, but once you get the hang of it, Evelyn becomes an elusive force that's hard to catch. Pair her with Astra Yao, her best teammate, and you've got an almost unkillable duo, provided you've got the mechanical skill to make it so. Between her dodges and high damage, she's perfect for those who like to dance around the battlefield, delivering potent blows in between close calls.
Nicole
Nicole is all about shredding defense and letting your team go to town. With the strongest defense shred in Zenless Zone Zero, she's invaluable when dealing with Battle Tower's tanky, high-defense enemies.
Sure, keeping up her debuff might take some skill, but when you do, she opens the floodgates for your team to unleash major damage. And just to add some fun to her kit, her suction effect is perfect for crowd control, though it works best against weaker enemies. With Nicole on your team, you can slice through the toughest foes like butter, if you can manage her relatively short debuff durations.
Rina
Rina is the perfect support for PEN-focused teams, adding a much-needed PEN boost to her allies. Her ability to transfer her own PEN stat to her team, allowing them to bypass enemy defenses is vital for bringing down high-defense foes in the Battle Tower. At M1, Rina really shines, especially when paired with Agents like Yanagi, as they become a deadly combo that tears through defenses like a hot knife through butter. If you're all about breaking through defenses, Rina's your secret weapon. Just make sure you have her and her teammates built with the PEN stat in mind.
With these Agents, you're primed to conquer the Battle Tower with everything you need to succeed. Whether you're looking for survivability, damage, or utility, there's an Agent here who's perfect for every situation. The further you climb, the more difficult the Battle Tower gets, so make sure you're prepared before you get climbing.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 9:22 AM
Every weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds can help end hunts in a few minutes, but few are as forgiving and comfy as the Longsword. So long as you know the basics and have a general knowledge of a monster's attacks, winning against even the toughest is basically free.
Longsword basics in Monster Hunter Wilds
Longsword has been one of the easiest-to-use yet almost overpowered weapons in the Monster Hunter series, at least since World, and that trend continues in Wilds. Like all the options in Wilds, the weapon's fundamentals are very straightforward.
You have two main attack types: standard attack and thrust. The basic standard attack is two vertical Overhead Slashes, then a horizontal Cresent Slash. Your Thrust two-hit combo starts with a poke and follows up with a vertical cut Rising Slash. Press your Standard Attack and Thrust buttons simultaneously to do a Fade Slash, a sweep that coincides with a short hop backward or to the side if facing a monster and you input a direction.
Beyond these basic attacks, here's the introduction to one of the Longsword's core mechanics: the Spirit Gauge.
It's entirely possible to get through the entirety of Monster Hunter Rise and well into High Rank using only the basic techniques described so far. You will, however, be missing out on well more than half of the weapon's potential. That's where the advanced moves come in.
Advanced Longsword moves in Monster Hunter Wilds
Spirit Gauge manipulation is the name of the game with Longsword, as are counterattacks with invincibility frames. The two mechanics are intertwined. There are four attacks you need to understand and master if you want the Longsword to make quicker work of monsters.
The key to high-level Longsword use is stringing together all these advanced attacks, but a standard combo looks something like this:
A more realistic combo where you miss one or both of your Spirit Slashes looks something like this:
Special Sheathe is the most versatile move in the Longsword's list, allowing you to reposition or reorient your character if they're facing the wrong way. It provides two ways to build Spirit Gauge, including a counter, and one of its only drawbacks is the long-ish animation for sheathing your weapon.
One final note: you can be knocked out of the air when using Spirit Helm Breaker if the monster has an attack that reaches that high. Also, both Spirit Slash types leave you vulnerable if you don't get the invincibility frames.
Best way to deal damage with the Longsword
Outside of gauge-building combos, optimal Longsword play in Monster Hunter Wilds is about controlling your and the monster's position and always using Spirit Slash and Iai Spirit Slash to avoid big attacks. That's true no matter what your Spirit Gauge level is. For most players, however, their best play is a mix of Spirit Slash and Special Sheathe usage.
Once you have a monster on the ground, however it got there, the best combo string for damage in red Gauge is Spirit Blade I > Crimson Slash I > repeat. You can then either end the combo with a Healm Breaker or reset back to yellow Gauge and build it up again with more spirit slashes.
You'll want to hit a monster's weak spots, especially unbroken Wounds, to prevent sharpness loss and deal as much damage as possible. When the monster eventually gets up, you can return to the Spirit Slash cycling, but use the Spirit Blade/Crimson Slash string as the moment arises.
If you find yourself facing the wrong way or need to reset the fight for any reason, Special Sheathe into an Iai Slash. Even if you don't hit the monster, you'll be able to reangle your attack, get a lot of forward momentum, and won't be automatically kicked out of the stance after a few seconds. The vulnerability period is also much shorter. Plus, you'll have a better chance to reengage how you want to rather than having your movement dictated by the monster.
Like every weapon in Monster Hunter Wilds, knowing how the Longsword works and executing on that knowledge are two entirely different things. I always recommend starting a very low-difficulty hunt when you want to learn a new weapon. That way, you get real-world experience the training dummy simply can't give you without the threat of instantly carting after a few mistakes.
Now go, hunter, and master the blade.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 9:18 AM
It's easy to get on the good side of your hunting party when you spring Demon Powder and Hardshell Powder to a challenging hunt in Monster Hunter Wilds. These party-wide buffs are easy to make and add value no matter what monster is on today's menu.
How to make Demon and Hardshell Powder in Monster Hunter Wilds
Demon Powder and Hardshell Powder are, essentially, an AoE usage of Might and Adamant Seeds. So long as you and the rest of your hunting party are in the same general area, using these powders will immediately increase their damage output (Demon Powder) or raise their defense (Hardshell Powder). The effect lasts three minutes, making their duration significantly shorter than Demondrug and Armorskin, but they're faster to use and affect everyone nearby.
You can craft Demon and Hardshell Powder in your tent or on foot. The ingredients are a Might Seed for Demon Powder or an Adamant Seed for Hardshell Powder combined with Godbug Essence. Of the three ingredients, Godbug ESsence is the easiest to find. Godbugs, little white beetles you can collect during a hunt, can be found as early as the Scarlet Forest.
How to find Godbugs in Monster Hunter Wilds
Scan for Godbugs using the Filter Icons feature at the bottom left of your map. Open the map, then use the corresponding button to open the submenu with a little house symbol next to it. This is your Fast Travel List, used to quickly select a fast travel location. Navigate one icon to the right to select the Filter Icons tab, and then use your interact button to open a selection of collectibles in your current region. Godbugs will be about halfway down that list.
Godbugs are usually found on the trunks of trees, either standing or fallen, or on the sides of small rocky outcroppings. You can collect their Essence either at a distance with your claw or by interacting when with them while standing nearby.
You can also get Godbug Essence by farming it with Apar in the village of Suja or with Rysher in Sild village in the Ruins of Wyveria. As a rare commodity (by farming standards), you'll need to wait a long time between check-ins to get anything close to a respectable amount of Godbug Essence. Still, it beats doing the extra work yourself.
How to find Might Seeds and Adamant Seeds in Monster Hunter Wilds
Adamant Seeds are easy. They're available in every region except the Oilwell Basin. Might Seeds are a bit harder to come by, available only in the Oilwell Basin and the Ruins of Wyveria. Here's the rundown of how many of each seed you can find per region:
Might Seeds
Adamant Seeds
Like Godbug Essence, you can farm both Adamant Seeds and Might Seeds, with their availability depending on the season. Head to Murtabak at Kunafa Village in the Windward Plains or Plumpeach the Wudwud in the Scarlet Forest. Farm Might Seeds with Sabar in the Oilwell Basin city of Azuz and with Rysher in Sild.
I'd highly recommend farming as many of these ingredients as you can as soon as you can. If you intend to delve into High Rank and the endgame of Monster Hunter Wilds, you'll be making tons of Demon and Hardshell Powder, among other buffs. That's especially true of any hunts where you cart, as being knocked out and sent back to camp resets almost all your buffs.
Now that you know how to make Demon and Hardshell Powder, you'll have an easier time restocking whenever you run low.
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Destructoid Monday, March 24, 2025 9:16 AM
One of the more frustrating aspects in all of Monster Hunter Wilds is trying to control the useful but annoying Seikret. The bird will just take off running in a random direction whenever you hop on its back, which leads to confusion and a desire to manually take over.
To see how to fix your Seikret controls and the best settings to use in Monster Hunter Wilds, keep reading.
What's wrong with the Seikret's controls in Monster Hunter Wilds?
The main issue that players have with the Seikrets in Monster Hunter Wilds is that they seem to start sprinting in whatever direction they please. This is in spite of whatever waypoint you have set or even if you try to take the reins and control the mount yourself. It often feels like the Seikret has a mind of its own and is leading you to where it feels is the best place to go, regardless of what's going on in the game.
I've been on numerous hunts and main story quests where I need my Seikret to go in a specific direction and when I call it, the bird takes off in the opposite direction. Then, after some wrangling with the controls, I eventually get the Seikret to go in the direction I want. This process takes far too long and is quite the headache, though, so how do you fix the Seikret's settings?
Best Seikret control settings in Monster Hunter Wilds
Well, by default, the Seikret is set to fully take over automatic control whenever you hop on its back. Fortunately, you can change this setting by going to the main menu in Monster Hunter Wilds, going to the Options menu, tabbing over to the "Controls" section, and then scrolling down until you reach the Seikret settings on page two.
Here, you can change the "Seikret Manual Controls" from Type 1 to Type 2. Type 1 is enabled by default and it makes the Seikret go in a specific direction even when you don't press a single movement command. This setting also makes it more difficult to control the Seikret even when you do press movement commands.
Alternatively, Type 2 allows you to change the Seikret's movement every time you press a movement command. This makes it feel like you're controlling a traditional mount, or even yourself on foot, rather than following a clueless bird who doesn't know which way it's going.
The Type 2 setting also makes the Seikret stop running as soon as you hop on its back. Instead, you're given a brief second to press a movement command, which makes the Seikret run in that direction. However, if you truly want the Seikret to stop trying to explore the map as soon as you stop pressing movement commands, there's another setting you want to change in Monster Hunter Wilds.
If you go to page three of the Game Settings section in the Options menu, you'll find another Seikret setting called "Seikret Auto-Explore." By default, this setting is enabled, because of course it is. You can turn the setting off, though, and this makes the Seikret stop automatically moving when you haven't pressed a movement command.
This works when you don't have a waypoint set on the map. If you have a waypoint set, it's often better to let the Seikret take control so you can sit back and wait until you've arrived at your destination. Just roaming around the map doesn't need the Seikret to take full control, though, so turning this setting off allows you to have control during free exploration times in Monster Hunter Wilds.
There are other Seikret settings you can change in the Options menu, such as the way your Seikret is called or how it's presented in the Radial Menu, but the two settings I've mentioned are the ones you really want to hone in on. Those will make your Seikret feel much more intuitive and responsive in Monster Hunter Wilds and not so much like you're riding an automatic car that doesn't take commands.
That's all we have on the best Seikret settings in Monster Hunter Wilds. Hopefully, your experience exploring the Forbidden Lands is a much more pleasant and less frustrating one.
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PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, March 24, 2025 7:05 AM  Updated March 24, 2025: Searched for new codes! May I have an extra large cup of combat with the side of quests? Project XL is a treat for all fans of anime-inspired fighting titles. It's a good time to dust off your old anime OCs, jump into exciting battles, and, of course, redeem Project XL codes. All Project XL codes list Active Project XL codes 1mVisits — 1 hour of Double Mastery 5kLikes — 1 hour of Double Mastery sorryforshutdown — 1 hour of Double Mastery ThanksFor100kPlays — 500,000 Mastery Experience Thanksfor500likes — 500,000 Mastery Experience 10kLikes — 1 hour of Double Mastery LagFixed — 500,000 Gold and 1 hour of Double Mastery (Requires level 200) SrryForDelays!! — A set of Dragonballs (Requires level 500) Update1.5! — 1 Uchiha Eye, 10 Million Gold, and 3 hours of Double Mastery (Requires level 1,000) UpdateOne — 1 Lucky Arrow and 1 hour of Double Mastery (Require... |
PC Invasion - FeedDDD Monday, March 24, 2025 7:05 AM  Updated March 24, 2025: Looked for new codes! It's time to act like insufferable Discord users and pick an anime character to make your entire personality. Choose and unlock anime heroes and play them in riveting action-adventure gameplay. If you want to unlock and level your characters faster, you'll need the help of Anime Dimensions Simulator codes. All Anime Dimensions Simulator codes list Active Anime Dimensions Simulator codes I2DOL05 — Free rewards (New) SLA2YE0R4 — Free rewards (New) 1CURS2E6 — Free rewards (New) MINIUPDATE — 200 Gems, 100 Raid Tokens, and All Boosts 2UT02A — 100 Gems, 75 Raid Tokens, and All Boosts C2RIM0SON1 — 100 Gems, 75 Raid Tokens, and All Boosts A2KAN03E — Free rewards GIFT2024 — 500 Gems, 500 Raid Tokens, and 1 hour of All Boosts DEATH — 200 Gems, 100 Raid Tokens, and 20 minutes of All Boosts 2MILLION — 100 Gems, 75 Raid Tokens, and 30 minutes of All Boosts 1PE9A7CE — 100 ... |
iDev Games Feed Monday, March 24, 2025 10:59 AM For the event, the goal of our team was to create a music-themed game inspired by Friday Night Funkin where the players would have to press buttons coordinating... |
MonsterVine Monday, March 24, 2025 1:00 PM Over 15 years since its initial release the team that ported Doom RPG and Doom II RPG to PC has released a Wolfenstein RPG port. At the end of February, Erick194(Erick Vásquez García) posted on the DoomWorld forums that they had brought yet another mobile id title to PC. Originally released on Java's Micro Edition […] |
MonsterVine Monday, March 24, 2025 11:00 AM The First Berserker: Khanzan misses the mark when it comes to difficulty, creating spongey boss fights that take far too long, regardless of how good you get. These tanky fights weigh down an otherwise great experience, with a reactive and fun combat experience that asks you to maximize your perfect blocks and dodges, along with […] |