<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> //344567.top 2025-06-06T13:16:04Z en <![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> The second I finally got my hands on the SteelSeries Arctis Game Buds, I became a gaming earbuds convert. I like to get the majority of my handheld gaming done in bed, and their discreet and compact size has allowed me to get all comfortable and cozy when playing my original Switch.

With one of the best gaming earbuds at my side, I don't have to deal with the fear of a bulky headset digging into the sides of my head in bed. Sure, it's not unheard of for me to pick up one of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best gaming headsets like the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless if I'm playing a big new game release and want to getജ a bit more oomph than the Game Buds' 6mm neodymium audio drivers can provide. Yet the $199.99 / £159.99 gaming earbuds are far more convenient not just for their small size, but as their Qi wireless compatibility has meant I can charge them via the charger I already use for my Android-based smartphone at my bedside.

Now that the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Nintendo Switch 2 has arrived, my night-time handheld gaming routine has been shaken up a notch. But the good news is, not only is the Switch successor compatible⛎ with the gaming earbuds, but both the Bluetooth and the 2.4GHz wireless connectivity work a treat. I was already pretty smitt🍃en with SteelSeries' first foray into the world of buds, but the Switch 2's release has just made me even more smitten than ever before.

SteelSeries Arctis Game Buds 
The SteelSeries Arctis Game Buds impressive sound quality from its 6mm neodymium drivers, and their Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connectivity, easy-to-use tap controls, and wireless charging compatible case impressed me the first time arou🐼nd. But now their Switch 2 compatibility has earned the high-quality buds a place as one of my favorite accessories for the brand new Nin🌃ty handheld so far.

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I've only had the Switch 2 for one night, but that was enough to be reminded of why the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:SteelSeries Arctis Game Buds are my go-to bit of audio tech when it comes to handhelds - and just about every console when a headset isn't up for the task. Driving through the lush and vivid world of the new 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Mario Kart World as my girl Princess Peach felt almost cathartic as I was comfy under the covers,﷽ and even better once I had popped the wireless dongle onthe handheld's top USB-C port.

꧋Immediately, 🅘there were zero compatibility issues, and the moment I switched to 2.4GHz mode, the smooth jazz OST from the new kart racer sounded stunning through the little buds. For the time being, it is a little too quiet for my liking, even with the handheld's built-in volume restriction settings toggled off. However, I suspect this will be remedied once the inevitable future firmware updates for the Arctis Game Buds roll out, as is usually the case with audio gaming tech when there's a new console afoot.

Photo by Rosalie Newcombe of the limited edition SteelSeries Game Buds attached to a Nintendo Switch 2.

(Image credit: Future/Rosalie Newcombe)

The Arctis Game Buds are still legendary

However, where the Game Buds shined the most was when I switche💯d things up to the new Nintendo Switch Online GameCube game library. As a Legend of Zelda die-hard fan, I immediately wanted to see how the score of Legꦬend of Zelda Wind Waker sounded through the earbuds, and I was not disappointed.

Again, things were a bit on the quiet side, but the second the intro started rolling, I had goosebumps from the sound the little buds could muster.✱ I fully intended to spend the upcoming weekend play🐷ing an unholy amount of hours in Mario Kart World, but the fact that I can now play Wind Waker in bed, and get extra immersed with thanks to the game buds active noise canceling feature means I'll likely re-play through the Zelda classic for the 100th time instead.

Photo of the Nintendo Switch 2 hooked up to the SteelSeries Arctis Game Buds taken by Rosalie Newcombe.

(Image credit: Future/Rosalie Newcombe)

It's not just the Nintendo Switch 2 that pairs with the SteelSeries' signature buds. If you still haven't picked up the new handheld or want to wait a while, you can use them alongside your gaming PC, PS5, Xbox Series X (if you get the Xbox version), Steam Deck, and the original Switch, too. I managed to sneak in some time with the new Deltarune chapters on the PS5, and the buds' wireless dongle easily connecte𒈔d to the USB-C port at the front-facing side of my Sony console and made Toby Fox's brand new tunes sound sublime.

Just don't expect the kind of eardrum-bursting sound quality as the brand's Arctis Nova headset range. Or even a similar sound to that of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best wireless headsets like the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Astro A50 X- as I said before, there are only 6mm audio drivers powering these little buds. But rather than offering up the best possible sound quality out there, the Arctis Game Buds combine a huge range of high-end features into one super convenient🧔 package - which is why they now never leave my side.

The Nintendo Switch 2 cꦐompatibility means I have all the more reason to ensure I take them wherever my new handheld goes. I just hope SteelSeries starts to roll out Switch 2 game audio presets as part of its Arctis app, and gives the volume some tweaking, to ensure their new rightful place in my new Switch 2 gaming setup.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> 🎶Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 is upon us, taking the now year-old urban action RPG to the Waifei Peninsula for a more martial arts-flavored arc. The opening volley of the 2.X journey centers around Yixuan, a central character positioned as a master to the Proxy protagonists. We've known Yixuan for a few weeks now, but we've only just gotten to play as her, and she's instantly made a name for herself as one of the game's strongest characters.

She's also instantly become one of my favorites. Yixuan is a supremely reactive fighter, capable of rapidly parrying attacks on field as well as saving resources for explosively high burst damage in enemy stun windows. The black-on-gold aesthetic of her inky strikes is a feast for the eyes, smothering enemies in damage numbers that tickle my brain like a hit marker motivates a Call of Duty player. And thanks to her additional HP scaling, she also has a bit of a tanky bruiser feel to 🎀her that matches my tastes in actꦏion RPGs perfectly. She may end up being my new main, especially once her apparent go-to partner Ju Fufu is released in the coming weeks.

But, in my experience and 🎶according to virtually the entire Zenless community's preview analysis of Yixuan, the strongest character of them all is still Hoshimi Miyabi. It's been this way for months. Like Miyabi, Yixuan also has a unique element, the Ether-adjacent Auric Ink, and she's even introduced a new character class called Rupture, but Miyabi remains in a tier of her own. She's our only playable Void Hunter – Yixuan is distinctly described as a Void Hunter-rivaling "Grandmaster" – and, more importantly, the strongest damage dealer in the whole game by some distance.

This was something I was eager to discuss in a May interview with Zenless Zone Zero producer Zhenyu Li. Personally, I'm glad Zenless isn't pushing the power ceiling higher every other update, at least not anymore. But how will new characters handle the Miyabi effect, and how will developer HoYoverse balance its character ambitions with a new effort to buff old characters, starting with 1.0 star༺ Ellen Joe, up to a more comfortable power level?

Responses lightly edited for clarity and length.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 art

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GamesRadar+: Yixuan has become the star of update 2.0, billed as a Void Hunter-level fighter. Our only current playable Void Hunter, Miyabi, has been known as the strongest character in Zenless Zone Zero since her release. How are you living up to those expectations with Yixuan?

Producer Zhenyu Li, HoYoverse: From a narrative perspective, Yixuan serves as the master to the Phaethon siblings (our protagonists) in Season 2. She's not just a mentor teaching them techniques but also plays a crucial role in helping the protagonists confront their inner selves during the 2.0 plot. As an Agent𓂃, Yixuan holds the title of "Grandmaster" and possesses unique Auric Ink attributes and a Rupture specialty, mastering two different Ultimate modes. Her combat 🌳prowess is undeniable. As a result, Yixuan plays an absolutely vital role in both driving the Season 2 storyline and enriching the new sandbox combat stage experience.

Do you ever regret making Miyabi as strong as she is? Or are you happy for there to be standout, super powerful characters like Miyabi, and then other characters like Evelyn can be almost as strong while still being fun to play in their own way?

As the only Void Hunter currently featured in the game, Hoshimi Miyabi's exceptional power level perfectly aligns with both the plot's background𒁃 and the team's expectations. Whether it's Hoshimi Miyabi or Evelyn, each character's power level is determined by their narrative and character background, ensuring it meets the expectations players form during gameplay.

Zenless Zone Zero characters

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We've heard that older characters will receive adjustments based on their combat performance and game feel. Can you share some of the Agents you are looking to adjust, and how you determine which characters are most in need of a boost? How frequently do you plan to release changes for old characters?

In version 2.0, we will first implement optimization adjustments for Ellen. As the first S-Rank character in Zenless Zone Zero 🦂since launch, Ellen represents the bond between us and the players who have accompanied Zenless Zone Zero along the way. That's why we chose her as the first character from the past to receive optimization.

During our internal evaluations, we were quite satisfied with Ellen's combat design and experience. So, for the version 2.0 optimization, we have thoughtfully integrated the Hollow Zero "Icy Blade" into Ellen's skills, while also introducing an "Activate Potential" feature for her. Proxies who own Ellen can unlock this feature by participating in an event. After unleashing her potential, Ellen will gain new Basic Attack skills and more team composition possibilities, with her passive mechanism also updated to enhance her damage output furth▨er.

While this type of a𓆉dj𝄹ustment may not have a fixed frequency, it's something we will continue to explore in the long term.

Many players have hoped to see a way to bring the character-specific gear from Hollow Zero into other modes as some sort of equipable item. One Hollow Zero modifier for Corin was shown in a developer discussion, fueling these hopes. Can you speak to how Hollow Zero gear is influencing your character adjustment plans?

In version 2.0, we will be making optimization adjustments to Ellen, including integrating her gear "Icy Blade" from Hollow Zero into her skills in a more streamlined way. As a long-term live service game, our team places great importance on optimizing the experience for characters that players already o𒁃wn. Moving forward, we will consider both overall game balance and player feedback when making adjustment꧒s to existing characters, with gear integration into Agent skills being one of the directions we're exploring to enhance the player experience.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 Ju Fufu scratch art

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A previous developer discussion mentioned plans to give all three characters in your team more of an on-field presence in the future. Can you share more details on how new and/or existing characters will be more visible in battle?

Our initial intention in i🔴ntroducing the follow-up attack mechanism in version 1.6 was to address the issue of off-field characters having insufficient presence during combat. We wanted Agents to maintain a certain level of visibility on the current battlefield even when they're switched to an off-field position. This ensures that as your three-person squad executes their combat mechanics, each character maintains a balanced presence, a crucial part of improving the overall combat experience. Of course, to explore richer combat possibilities, we will continue to boldly experiment with new combat mechanics and expand the combat system. Our goal is to enhance the overall presence of all characters through gameplay improvements, rather than simply strengthening individual characters.

Speaking of new characters: we've already seen an alternate version of Anby with the S-Rank Silver Soldier. Are you planning to release S-Rank versions of other A-Rank characters?

What we can reveal for now is that there will definitely be more S Characters in the future. As for which characters specifically—staওy tuned and look forward to it!

How do you respond to concerns that, in the Waifei Peninsula, Zenless Zone Zero may lose some of the pop, urban, modern look that drew many players to the game?

The overall design of Waifei Peninsula still centers around modern, trendy urban elements, but unlike the previous Sixth Street and Lumina Square, we've incorporated more diverse stylistic expressions and fresh attempts to build on these existing urban impressions. Our goal is to bring players a new and engaging experience. After all, even in the real world, there isn't💝 a single image or definition of what a trendy urban environment looks like.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 Waifei Peninsula temple

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From the 2.0 teaser trailer, it looks like many new characters feature a greater range of body types, from the extremely small to the extremely large. Will we actually get to play as a very tiny Thiren and a very large robot, or will those characters be unplayable, or normalized for gameplay?

Anything is possible—looking forward to all t🌱he unexpected surprises these characters will bring to everyone!

We've heard that the Proxies themselves are also becoming more active characters in 2.X by training under Yixuan. Is the long-term vision to release playable, combatant, S-Rank versions of Belle and Wise?

In Season 2, the siblings will learn mystical arts from Yixuan, the High Preceptor of Yunkui Summit, further honing their ability to manipulate Ether. They'll wield Eye Arts—Break, Reveal, and Seek—within the Hollow, giving Phaethon an even ▨bigger role in more open-ended, explorable 3D stages. While they work to resolve the Sacrifice crisis, the secrets behind the siblings' eye implants begin to surface.

With the HDD system upgrade, their Ether compatibility has been restored, allowing them to enter the Hollow in their own bodies—and the true p♋ower of their eye implants goes far beyond that. In the future, the Phaethon siblings will undergo transformations and upgrades, evolving in both identity and ability. Though the Hollow remains a dangerous place, stay tuned to discover the siblings' future powers and how ♋their roles within the Hollow will expand.

Zenless Zone Zero 2.0 Yixuan black outfit

(Image credit: HoYoverse)

It was also mentioned that the 2.X patches will add a way to take our relationships with characters to a new level, beyond the story encounters and trust levels we have already. I know some players have been talking about romance. Can you clarify your plans here?

The Agent companionship system wil♔l continue to expand in both 🌃narrative and gameplay, as we strive to enhance interactions between players and Agents, showcase their charm beyond combat, and create a sense of daily companionship.

On the narrative side, we'll highlight the Agents' unique appeal and their bonds with players by weaving in their personalities, backgrounds, and relationships with the Proxy. In terms of gameplay, we'll unlock more shop functions alongside events and expand interactive features with Agents. For example, the flower arrangement g♐ameplay introduced in version 1.7 event "Say It With Flowers," and in version 2.0, the Gravity Cinema in Lumina Square will open during events, letting players enjoy movie-watching interactions with Agents and spend relaxing moments together in front of the silver screen.

In the future, as more Exploration Areas are released, additional shop functions will be optimized and expanded, enabling even more interactions between players and Agents, and offering deeper insights into their daily lives and personalities in New⭕ Eridu.

Finally, some players were surprised not to see the previously teased Angels of Delusion idol characters in the 2.0 teaser. Can you shed some light on when and how these characters will appear in-game?

What we can share for now is that the Angels of Delusion faction will debut in versio🐎n 2.X, but please stay tuned for more details about the launch date and the faction itself.

Zenless Zone Zero tells Wuthering Waves, Genshin Impact, and Honkai Star Rail to hold my beer, giving out free S-rank characters and weapons for its anniversary.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> The U♕S Court of A𒐪ppeals for the Ninth Circuit has denied Apple's emergency request to halt changes to its App Store resulting from the company's legal fight with Apple.

Following 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:the conclusion of that years-lonꦅg battle, A🐼pple is now required to allow apps to point users toward paym൲ent platforms that exist outside its own app, and it now can't take a cut from any of those external purchases.

✨In May, Apple asked the appeals court to pause that directive, and this week a panel of judges denied the motion to stay, saying "we are not persuaded that a stay is appropriate."

As the CEO of the company at the forefront of tackling Apple's notoriously hefty fees, Tim Sweeney is celebrating this latest legal trium🍸ph. "Apple's stay is denied by the 9th Circuit Court," reads a tweet from Sweeney quoting pages from the order. "The long national nightmare of the Apple tax is en⛄ded."

Sweeney added, "May next week's [Worldwide Developers Conference] be the Apple-led celeb🧔ration of freedom tওhat developers and users have long deserved."

The Apple vs. Epic quarrel dates back to 2020 when 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite was pulle🔯d from Apple platforms following Epic's attempt to give players methods to bypass Apple's payment platform and instead pay for in-game purchases directly to Epic. The ensuing back-and-forth in court was long and messy, but Epic essentially emerged victorious with various keyꦓ victories.

Fortnite is now back on the App Store in the US after 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:a recent and temporary hiccup, and last month Epic offered a "peace proposal" that could pave the way for the g🗹ame's return to Apple platforms worldwi♏de.

Here's what we know about the next Fortnite live event, Death Star Sabotage, and when it starts.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Amid a flurry of news about high-profile releases like 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Silent Hill f, 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Ghost of Yotei, and Nioh 3 during yesterday's 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:PlayStation State of Play, a g♏enuinely stunning pirate RPG cal📖led Sea of Remnants made its debut, and I can't stop thinking about it.

Sea of Remnants is a curious li'l thing. It's billed as "a visually rich ocean adventure RPG" and a "sensory feast" with an🌳 aesthetic defined by "sharp-edged comic book flair, vibrant graffiti energy, and absurdist glitch aesthetics."

You play as a "puppetfolk sai✨lor seeking lost memories," and you'll be able to recruit more than 300 (?!) companions across an open world map crawling with mermaids, giant crabs, flying sea serpents, as well as normal pirate adversaries like, you know, other pirates. You know what, I'm going to stop trying to describe this oddity of a game and just let you watch the trailer, because it really is something else.

Behold, Sea of Remnants:

There's for this game with plenty of detailed descriptions, yet I still don't ꦦfee🥂l like it's really been described to me.

The devs say it's an open-world turn-based RPG, which is fine, but it's also a free-t🔯o-play, mobile-friendly (iOS and Android) game developed by Identity V studio Joker and published by 🧸NetEase. How is it being monetized? There's no mention of multiplayer, so I'd be surprised if there's a store selling junk like loot boxes.

Wait, I think I smell something. Did you catch that little gambling animation around the in the trailer? Is this a gacha game? Loot boxes by another name? That sure would explain the unfathomable 300+ companions, and it would also suit Net🍌Ease's involvement. Who knows, but the more I read about this game the more confused I become.

I really have no idea if this game will end up being any good, but🉐 it is highly intriguing, like alternate universe Sea of Thieves. NetEase doesn't exactly have the most pristine reputation for post-launch support, but I'm a big fan of Identity V, Sea of Remnants' visual style, and pirate games in general, so I'll be keeping a close eye on this one.

In the meantime, here are the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best RPGs you can play right now.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> The worst time to lose a race has got to be right at the finish line. Imagine getting right to the End, everything's gone swimmingly, and then you fall at the last hurdle. That's what happened to speedrunner "skycrab1," who missed out on a world record 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Minecraft run because an Enderman killed the🦋ꦆm mere frames before the credits rolled.

As most of you know, each Minecraft world you generate is based on a random seed, meaning it's almost impossible t♏o get two worlds that are the same through sheer chance. As such, it's difficult to properly plan each speedrun attempt, as you need lots of things to go right immediately.

For skycrab1, they did.

They spawned by a ruined portal and a village, meaning they could quickly grab the tools and Obsidian they needed to head to the N💦ether. They then quickly found the Bastion and Fortress required to get Ender Pearls and Blaze Rods to make Eyes of Enꦅder, and rushed to the End Portal.

In they went, ascen🐠ding skyward to kill the Ender Dragon with exploding beds, an old trick.

It all went per🐽fectly, they were on track to become the first person to ever beat a random seed in Minecraft♛ in under seven minutes. But, as they dropped back down to the ground with just half a heart of health remaining, waiting for the portal to transport them into the end credits, an Enderman teleported behind them and killed them. Skycrab1's world record victory was gone, and they let out a scream as it happened.

So, what went wrong?

"When the pearl landed at 5:49, he looked at an enderman for 15 frames (nine of wh﷽ich were in the crafting menu)," explains one commenter. "15 frames = 0.25 seconds. It takes an enderman 0.25 seconds to aggro at the player. If he was in the crafting menu for one less frame, or 0.017 seconds less, this would've been the world record. Also, if his crosshair was four pixels to the right, this would've been the world record. It's literally divine intervention."

The community is devasta🌠ted by this loss. "This is the most depressing thing I've ever seen in my life," writes one person. "I keep rewatching, hoping one time he doesn't die," states another.

Others believe skycrab1 should keep trying. "I'm so incredibly shocked at this run. You shattered every single split record and eveꦐn killed the dragon. If this isn't proof of you deserving the world record the most, then I don't know what is. Keep your head up."

Despite getting into the End the fastest and even killing the Ender Dragon the fastest, the elusive sub-seven-minut𒁃e world record൲ still remains tantalizingly out of reach.

If you want more excitement, check out the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best speedruns you'll ever see.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> There are exciting developments happening in the world of Lords Mobile, with not one but two special events currently taking place – a collaboration with Pacifiඣc Rim, and a 19th anniversary celebration of developer IGG. For those who aren't familiar, Lords Mobile is a real-time strategy game in which players must construct bases and build up an army, before attacking enemy bases to capture their leaders and take control of their resources.

During the Pacific Rim collaboration event, a breach has opened and Kaijus from another worl🙈d are unleashing attacks on the Kingdoms of Athena, which cannot be stopped by the usual swords and magic you possess. Thankfully, you can call upon the help of the Jaegers from Pacific Rim, joining forces to unite their ultimate fusion of steel and science with your magic to defeat these invading beasts.

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The Pacific Rim collaboration runs from June 1 to July 31, 2025, during which a special Pacific Rim-themed loading screen will be d🔯isplayed, and you can earn a selection of collab-exclusive items including a Castle Skin, Leader Skin, Army Skin, Turf Decoration, Avatar, Emote﷽, Equipment, Artifacts, and Guild Frame.

Head out on the Pacific Rim Adventure to discover secrets hidden in the depths of the ocean, using Spider Drills to locate photo fragments that can be combined to 🤡earn completion rewards including Skins and Emotes. You'll also collect Jaeger Parts during the event, which can be exchanged in the Jaeger Shop for more rewards such as Turf Decorations, Equipment, and Artifacts (Pulse Core and Synesthesia Helm). For full event details, ple🎶ase refer to the in-game instructions.

Lords Mobile x Pacific Rim

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Alongside that collaboration, developer IGG is also celebrating their 19th anniversary with a selection of events. From June 2 to June 6, 2025 a daily login bonus is available to provide lots of Artifact Coins, which can then be spent at the Artifact Fair to power up your collection. During th🌊is event you can also challenge Hero Stages using less Stamina and farm more Medals and Trophies from them than usual to get an extra boost, while 🐼the Castle Pop-Up Store will let you exchange Castle Coins for the limited-edition Lordly Legacy, Pearl Coast, and Childhood Playground Castle Skins.

If you're ready to check out the Pacific Rim collaboration and IGG 19th anniversary celebrations, via the App Store, Google Play, or get the official standalo🎃ne PC version. Make sure you also and join the to stay up to date with the latest ne꧃ws.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Balatro creator L⭕ocalthunk has never shied away from sharing his opinions on anything topical, and in that grand tradition he's now railing against one of the most universallyꦡ hated aspects of modern vide🙈o games: microtransactions.

澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Balatro's wild success story can be attributed to a range of factors, not least of w൲hich is its engrossing roguelike/poker gameplay loop, but surely its clean, ad-free UI and lac👍k of microtransactions didn't hurt. There's also little doubt that Localthunk could make a pretty penny by opening up Balatro to optional purchases, but thankfully the solo dev hates that sort of thing just as much as the rest of us.

"The honest reason I don't have microtransactions/season pass/ads/100 DLCs/etc in Balatro isn't just 🍬about the ethics of those p🦋ractices but because when I play other games that have those things it makes me want to put my computer in the dishwasher and set it to pots & pans," Localthunk shared in a post on .

"Like I get why people add those things but you're sho🌳oting your UX in the foot i💫f players are having their first impression and also being bombarded with a bunch of nonsense that isn't actually the game."

As a mobile-friendly game, and an extremel⛎y successful one at that, it's rare and refreshing that Balatro is such a straightforward buy-and-play experience. As Localthunk said elsewhere, "there's like a 95% chance tha♏t if the game is [free-to-play] then the main menu UI is more complicated than the actual game UI."

And if you're wondering, Localthunk says this wasn't a targeted dig at any specific game. But when asked about Marvel Snap, the ♏dev added "I'm no𝔉t letting them off the hook either."

"I might have exhausted all my luck": Balatro God-King hits lucky streak so powerful that 1-in-1 billion odds don't even begin to describe it

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> The Monopoly Go Carniva♓l🐼 Games Fortune Flip minigame has recently launched, and it involves picking a series of cards that will add to or subtract from the Carnival Tickets in your prize pot. This is essentially a game of luck, as although you know which cards are in play for each hand, they're shuffled and presented face down before you pick one. Some have positive effects, while others are negative, and while you can't guarantee which you'll select there are Special Cards along the way that can help you out. To find out more, here's everything you need to know about the Carnival Games Fortune Flip in Monopoly Go.

The fastest way to earn more Carnival Credits for this minigame is to claim the free 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Monopoly Go dice links and collecting prizes by moving around the board.

How to✤♍ play Carnival Games Fortune Flip in Monopoly Go

Monopoly Go Carnival Games Fortune Flip

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To play Carnival Games Fortune Flip in Monopoly Go, you have to collect Carnival Credits to pay your entry fee, and these can be earned by progressing various events around the board such as Monopoly Metropolis and Supernova Smash. Tapping on the pink token icon to the right hand side of the screen will open the Carnival Games Fortune Flip minigame, where you need a minimum of 30 Carnival Credits to play – this will start you with 10 Carnival Tickets, though if you have more Credits you can increase this by tapping the multiplier button.

Once you start the Fortune Flip Carnival Game, you'll be presented with a selection of cards that can either increase or decrease your Carnival Tickets total, which are then turned over and shuffled before you pick one. There is no way of knowing what card you will be turning over, but if you read the ꦅsection below then I have some pointers for the best Special Cards to pick to help you get the most lucrative result.

The best Monopoly 🎀Go Carnival Gꦰames Fortune Flip Special Cards

Monopoly Go Carnival Games Fortune Flip

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As you progress through rounds in the Carnival Games Fortune Flip minigame, you'll be presented with pairs of purple Special Cards that have an effect on the next set of cards dealt. Although this entire game is based on luck, and you can play riskier strategies for greater rewards, I recommend choosing the Remove Bad Cards Special Card if you get the chance as that will guarantee that the next hand will only improve your Carnival Tickets total. If that isn't available then Reveal 1 Card is my second best recommendation, as that ♓should help you either eliminate a bad card or highlight a good card option💎.

If you're looking for an opportunity to trade gold stickers, then here's what you need to know about the next 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Monopoly Go Golden Blitz.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Chances are that unless you're a Borderlands mega🌌 fan, you'd probably never heard about Borderlands Online until very recently. The long-forgotten MMO was slated for a China-only release when it was announced in 2014, before being killed off for good in 2015 alongside 2K China. However, one modder and dataminer has been leading the charge in a huge effort to get the game playable again, and they say the project has "consumed me."

Modder EpicNNG – known as Epic – brought Borderlands Online back into the spotlight around a month ago with footage of the game running for the first time since its shutdown. Stuck on its character creator screen, admittedly, but that's ꦑfurther than anyone el♒se has gotten in a decade.

Since then, however, they took to the community with a request for help from anyone who believes they might be able to get th꧂e MMO – which remains unplayable right now thanks to an infinite loading screen, broken scripts, and more – working again so it can be back in players' hands. And there'🦹s good news – speaking to GamesRadar+, Epic says although "responses started slow," they've "picked up steam fast. I have had people from different parts of the world."

Up until speaking to us, Epic estimates that they've "put around 20-30 hours" into the project, adding: "It really consumed me. I couldn't sleep without thinking about it. I have no idea how long it will take to finish, though." As for how many people are needed to see it through, it's impossible to say – while "it only takes one dev to get us past the finish line𝓡," ultimately, "we need as many people as possible helཧping us!"

Borderlands 4

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After all, it's a huge undertaking – Epic calls it "by far my biggest challenge ever." As for what it all involves, the modder explains: "Without getting🌱 too in-depth, we are looking at either rebuilding the project in Unity via fixing scripts and materials, or we are trying to bypass [...] broken code by outright removing dependencies. We are also looking into setting up our own servers for it if it seems plausible."

Up until now, the "greatest challenge" has been the fact that the game's code is currently obfuscated. "We are almost entirely working in the dark, with function/method names that are a jumble of letters and numbers," Epic describes. "If we work in Unity, w𓆏e are then working with thousands of errors. It is mentally depleting to say the least."

With all that in mind, you can understand why "my heart was beating out of my chest" when Epic "made even slight progress at first." While the modder mentions looking into the possibility of setting up servers for the MMO, 🧜they note that they'll be pleased even if things d𓂃on't end up getting that far.

"I am happy even if we just make 𝓰it into the tutorial," Epic tells us. "I don't even care if all we can do is walk around. Up until a month or two ago, this game felt impossible to even touch. Any progress is a win now."

In addition to all the technical difficulties, there is also a concern that the project could be shut down before it's even finished. In their call for help, Epic mentioned wanting to get it done before the release of 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Borderlands 4, worrying that they could "reﷺceive a cease and desist" because of it being perceived that "we're taking away from the marketing of Borderlands 4."

This isn't a totally firm deadline, as Epic tells us, "I will continue working on this project until I am asked not to by Gearbox, 2K, or Take-Two." Should that day 🍌come, "I will be fully cooperative. I do not wish to cause any form of harm to their businesses."

Borderlands 4 screenshot of new Siren Vex

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Epic adds: "Aside from the risk of shutdowns, the biggest risk is disappointing people. Sometimes I really need to calm myself dow꧑n because ౠit makes me so anxious."

Despite taking on such a massive, complicated project, Epic is aspir♕ing to reach even greater heights in the name of game preservation in the future. "I have another project in mind," the modder tells us. "It's a Borderlands web game named 'Mount Jackmore' which was discont༒inued in 2012.

"We currently believe this is harder to obtain than this game [Bor൲derlands Online], and I will need to travel internationally to meet the people who have even the slightest chance of getting me access to it," they continue. "I will be making that journey this year."

For now, hop🅺eful onlookers will just have to watch this space to see how the projects unfold. Epic has already made a lot more of us aware of Borderlands Online's mere existence than before, which is a win in itself. Let's just keep our fingers crossed that the MMO might finally become playable ꦫagain after all this time.

Borderlands 3 player beats every last bit of the FPS at the highest difficulty, without getting downed a single time: "The most tense run I've done."

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> There are few things more captivating than informed and passionate individuals explaining their interest or demonstrating their craft. The passion of one train-loving 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Stardew Valley fan has managed to catch the attention of game creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone himself in a lengthy argu🌺ment for acc⭕urate engines in the beloved farming sim.

Last week, Twitter user – checks notes – , who I'm just going to call Pilar going forward, implored Barone: please, sir, make the train more accurate. It's an immensely amusing interaction that I happened to stumble upon,🌠 and I wanted to share it.

In a series of four posts, Pilar explained that "As an avid railroad enthusiast it is my sworn duty (not really) to notice discrepancies in r⛄ailroad art and train references throughout life," and𒅌 "one such discrepancy" in Stardew simply must be rectified. I knew A Train Person once, and all of this tracks so far.

"The locomotive in stardew is a very old fashioned ten wheeler (4-6-0 wheel arrangement) that would’ve been manufactured in the later quarter of the 19th century," they begin, adding that "these locomotives were ALWAYS accompanied by a tender (coal car) the tender holds the fuel for the locomotive, the water and the coal or for th🐟e time, maybe wood," Pilar continues, finally paus🥀ing for breath with a merciful period.

"The tender is REQUIRED for these locomotives due to the locomotive not having water storage tanks or a coal / wood bunker, the tender is the other half of the engine." I thꦯink it goes without saying that all of the capitalization is Pilar's handiwork, not mine.

Pilar concludes: "So, as a railfan 🍌and someone who loves seeing trains accurately represented. PLEASE add a tender to the locomotive in stardew valley, without it the train is anatomically incorrect. If you want design inspiration, the in-game engine already resembles Sierra Railroad #3."

I am a game journalist, not a trai♓n journalist, but some quick research suggests Pilar is bang-on with their breakdown and recomm𝓡endation. yourself, as it's appeared in enough films to earn the nickname "Movie Star Locomotive." Picture a black train engine right now and you'll probably get pretty close.

꧑to say,ꦜ "interesting, thanks for the info." Which, I like to imagine, probably made this train fan's day.

Did Stardew's train ever bothe🌟r me before? No. Will it bother me with this newfound knowledge weighing on my mind? Also no. And will Stardew Valley actually update its train logist🍨ics in the future with this detail in mind? I have no idea, but if it does happen, I'll be thinking of Pilar.

It's "more of an action RPG," but Eric Barone says Haunted Chocolatier is still "a life sim" and "similar to Stardew Valley in many ways" but with more "dark and mysterious" vibes.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket's new expansion Extradimensional Crisis has added a new card that ends up being one of the strongest in the game if you can gua♌rantee coin flips will go your way. So, basically, it's not that 🌳strong.

Coin flips are the best and worst thing about Pokemon TCG Pocket. When you hit four head꧟s in a row with Zapdos and absolutely decimate an opponent's Pokemon with 50 damage per flip, it's the best feeling in the world. When you fail Pincurchin's paralysis Thunder Shock coin flip every time and get rolled for it, it sucks!

With the new Extradimensional Crisis expansion, Pokemon TCG Pocket has added a new coin flip that's sure to put many a player on tilt. Bewear has arrived with the Superpowered Hug ability. This move requires three 🐟energy to have Bewear give a big cuddle to your opponent and KO them instantly.

This sounds pretty nuts, but the catch is you need to do two coin flips in a row and have them both land on heads. So in my ex🍨perience, this card is never going to work for me but my opponents are going to hit it every time and make me wonder what I'm doing with my life. It doesn't even matter if the card is an ex; if they get two heads in a row, they're scoring the two points instantly.

Of course, with there being no way to manipulate coin flips, you on🧔ly have about a one in four chance of actually KO-ing your opponent with this move, making it a pretty bad card all things considered. But it may be worth it for those highlights where you do finally land it.

Even if you don't want to Bewear, you should really check out our Pokemon TCG Pocket best decks and meta tier list, which is updated with the new Extradimensional Crisis expansion.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> The Fortnite Star Destroyer is the latest addition to the Galactic Batꦫtle season, and this gigantic capital ship poses grave danger to anyone in range of its deadly Turbolaser. Due to its imposing size and the damage it can cause, there can only be one Star Destroyer deployed per match, so you'll need to act fast if you want to pilot it. To find out more, here's how to get the Star Destroyer in Fortnite and use the Turbolaser to decimate the island below.

Have you claimed the free 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite First Order Stormtrooper skin yet by connecting your Epic and MyDisney accounts? If not, we've got the details.

How to get the Star Destroyer in Fortnite

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To get the Star Destroyer in Fortnite, you need to wait until the start of storm phase 2 then look for the icon appearing on your map, as shown above. Note that this can appear anywhere, so don't expect it to always be at the location we got. You'll al♒so get a notification on scree✃n saying "Star Destroyer Portal is open!" and a marker will automatically be placed to point you towards it.

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At the marked location, a rift gate looking like the one above will spawn, and the first player to enter it will be transported to the Fortnite Star Des🦩troyer along with any other of their squadmates depending on the game mཧode. The rift gate will then close, so you'll need to act fast and be the first to reach it if you want to dominate from the skies by firing that Turbolaser.

How to fire the Fortnite S𒈔tar Destroyer Turbolaser

Fortnite Star Destroyer

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Once you've warped on board the Star Destroyer in Fort🔴nite, you'll get a top-down view of the island along with a reticule to aim the Turbolaser. This has 🐽unlimited ammunition with a two second cooldown between shots, can scan up to 25 players beneath you, and according to the damage it deals depends on how many players there are in your team:

  1. Solo = 90 damage
  2. Duos = 72 damage
  3. Trios = 54 damage
  4. Squads = 36 damage

The Star Destroyer flies on a pre-determined path across the island that lasts for 90 seconds, after which any pilots will be warped back down to the ground again. Naturally, if you weren't lucky enough to get on board the capital ship, then you need to move away from its flight path as soon as possible, as unlike 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite X-Wings and TIE Fighters there's no way of shooti🍎ng it down so any direct attacks against it are futile.

Keep an out for the Star Wars-themed 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite characters that can be found around the island, as some have special story assignments to hand out.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Long-lost Borderlands MMO, Borderlands Online, seems closer than ever to coming back from the dead thanks 𒅌to an ongoing fan project, but the modder and developer at its helm is requestꦫing help from the community to make it happen.

Around a month ago, posts from Twitter user EpicNNG gained traction online after sharing footage of Borderlands Online – which was announced in 2014 and set to release exclusively in China – running for the first t🙈ime since it and 2K China were shut down in 2015.

EpicNNG had already managed to bypass the MMO's login screen to access the character creator, though promptly became "stuck on an infinite loading screen after making a vault hunter." In a new update video (below), however, the ܫdeveloper discusses the ongoing situation a bit more, making it clear that making the MMO playable isn't ꦡgoing to be a one or two-person job.

The current build, EpicNNG says, "has been publicly available 🍒for the past 10 years," but it was only recently🐓 that another contributor to this fan effort, known as Lewis, discovered it online. Even then, apparently "a lot of the downloads were riddled with viruses," so be very careful if you decide to go looking into any of this stuff yourself. Now though, EpicNNG says "we have confirmed that we have got the full game," and "we know that we can get in eventually, it is just a matter of when."

That matter, though, is where the current contributors are hoping to get a bit of assistance from anyone who thinks they have the technical know-how to help bring the project into a playable state. "A lot of the scripts are broken, and when I say broken, I mean broken," EpicNNG says, adding that there are literal "thousands of errors, and to fix that ♛would take us a very long time and would result in the game probably being in a completely broken state when we finally do get into it."

Furthermore, EpicNNG is currently working with "obfuscated code whe🐠re I bypass the login screen," and noting that attempts to deobfuscate it have, up to this point, just tended to break things.

They've tried and failed multiple times to get past the login screen in a different way, but has made this video because "I need as much help as I can," believing that "we don't have time on our hands," expressing concerns that 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Borderlands 4's impending release could lead to the Borderlands Online revival project being shut down. EpicNNG points to how Activision allegedly shut down the viral Call of Duty H2M mod so that it couldn't interfere with Black Ops 6's sales.

"God forbid that happens here, and this gets shut down, and I receꦡive a cease and desist because we're taking away from the marketing of Borderlands 4," the developer continues. "Not my goal, and not the punishment I'm seeking, I purely want to get this done for the community to see what it was like so we can showcase this game in 2025, 10 years after it was shut down."

Epic🃏NNG also implores anyone considering contributing not to blast leaked information from the game "all over the internet and get us shut down," noting: "It is going to hurt us and you literally do not care about media preservation if that's the purpose of what you're doing."

The developer a🧔lso has a message for the likes of Take-Two Interactive, 2K, and Gearbox, reiterating that this is "purely a passion project" that's not intended to cause harm or generate profit. "Please hear my words. I am doing this for the sake of media preservation. I am a fan of the franchise, I am not doing this to harm you."

All in all, EpicNNG believes that to "preserve this and in order to make it something that can truly live forever, it needs to live through other people. An꧂d that's why I'm making this video." The dev tantalizingly adds: "This is genuinely history-making stuff, and if we can get it working, I think there's a very, very real chanc🎀e that we can make something special."

Borderlands 4 might not feature fan-favorite Tiny Tina, as her voice actor says they "haven't heard anything" about returning to the series.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Apple has acquired Sneaky Sasquatcಌh developer RAC7🌳, the first dedicated gaming studio to be brought under the iPhone maker's umbrella.

Per , though it might seem like Apple buying its first-ever gaming studio is part of its strategy to increase its presence in the gami𒆙ng space, those familiar with the company's plans say it was it was more of a chance to help grow Sneaky Sasquatch's player base on Apple Arcade.

"We love Sneaky Sasquatch and are excited that the 2-person RAC7 team has joined Apple to continue their work on it with us," an Apple spokesperson 𝓡told Digital Trends. "We will continue to deliver a great experience for Apple Arcade players with hundreds of games from many of the best game developers in the world."

Meanwhile, reports that Apple is gearing up to reveal its own dedicated gaming app on June 9 at its Worldwide Developers Conference. This latest push into the gaming market would follow the hotly anticipated launch of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Nintendo Switch 2 by just four days.

Sources close to Bloomberg say Apple plans to begin pre-installing its new gaming app on all iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV set-top boxes starting later this year. The app will reportedly be ꦑa game launcher and hub where players can track achievements, leaderboards, messages, and other stuff.

It's no secret that Apple has had its eye on the gaming segment for years, with Apple Arcade launching in 2019, and whether or not the RAC7 acquisition is part of that broader effort, Bloomberg's report paints the reveal of the app as something Apple hopes will sell 𝕴players and developers on the idea of it being a leader in the market. One thing's for sure; the timing being so close to Nintendo's orbit certainly sends a message.

In the meantime, familiarize yourself with our list of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:upcoming Switch 2 games before the console's rollout on June 5.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Balatro may have ruined several lives last year due to it being seemingly impossible to put down, but even with the millions of hours that would've been played over the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:5 million copies sold, it turns out that less than 1% of players have conquered it's biggest challenge – the Platinum trophy on the PlayStation ver🌟sion. But among the 0.2% who have is the lead designer of the PS4 and PS5, Mark Cerny.

Cerny, who was instrumental in bringing Crash Bandicoot, Spyro the Dragon, and – most importantly – Kn♓ack to thꩲe world, posted , saying "After seven months and hundreds of hours, proud to join the 0.1% of players that have achieved Platinum on Balatro! Kudos to LocalThunk for the incredibly deep gameplay."

Now, I love B🍬alatro, but have you actually seen what you need to do to get the Platinum in the game? There are some pretty standard trophies like "win a run" as well as ones for higher difficulties, with some action-based ones like growing your deck to 80 cards, or winning runs with certain detriments (like being un𝓀able to reroll the shop or winning in 12 rounds). These are fine, for the most part, but it's when you get to the end of that trophy list that things get cruel.

Not only did Cerny have to complete all 20 challenge runs (including a particularly devious Jokerleꦰss run), but also 100% completed the collection and used all 15 decks to complete the Gold Stake (the highest difficulty), which requires beating the seven previous stakes to unlock in the first place.

But it's the game's final challenge that takes it from a bit of a grind to the absolute worst. The "Completionist++" trophy require𒁏s you to get a gold sticker on every single Joker card in the game. Translation: You need to beat the game on the highest difficulty while having that specific Joker card inಞ play. Considering there's a random chance of finding a given Joker, limited Joker slots, and the reasonable number of 150 Jokers to do this challenge with, that grind soon becomes unbearable for anyone but the most dedicated of Balatro players.

Let's just hope Cerny did all of that in his free time, otherwise the PS6 is probably going to take another 10 years to release.

This dev's first game, a surreal trip based on a YouTube animated series, came out 3 days after Schedule 1 and is right on its heels for best-reviewed Steam release of the year.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> A bunch of big free-to-play RPGs all celebrated their anniversaries fairly recently, and games like Wuthering Waves ended up e💃mbroiled in player outrage over rewards seen as meager. Gacha kingpins Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail are no strangers to the same controversy, and some disappointment lingers, but they've mostly gotten better about it through a combination of beleaguered player ꦗacceptance and improved goodies. So when Zenless Zone Zero rolled up with its firsꦇt anniversary rewards, a lot of people were waiting to count, measure, and compare the goods. The result? ZZZ wins, folks.

HoYo revealed Zenless Zone Zero version 2.0 today, headlined by a new area called the Waifei Peninsula and carried by new characters Yixuan, Ju Fufu, and Pan Yinhu (who is, importantly, a big ol' panda man). It's poised to be a massive update that changes how the game looks and feels from day to day. The accompanying one-yea🦂r anniversary rewards have become one of the biggest emerging talking points after the dev showcase.

This is still just HoYoverse, a multi-billion dollar company that also runs Genshin and Star Rail among other games, hacking off a chunk of its money throne and chucking it to the crowd, but ZZZ is pretty handily winning the anniversary loot weigh-in among this crowd. Here's what player🦂s will get in 2.0:

  • A free standard S-Rank agent
  • A free standard S-Rank weapon
  • 1,600 Polychrome (enough for 10 gacha lootboxes)
  • 20 Encrypted Master Tapes (redeemed for the same lootboxes)

Version 2.0 also includes Boopons for ZZZ'🧔s buddy robot companions, new outfits for the game's main characters, and surely a boatload of earnable resources tied to the new region, but those are sort of in their own category. Still, the up-front gifts ain't bad.

Standard characters and weapons pale in comparison to limited ones like Yixuan, but the standard Stunner Lycaon is still part of the best team in the game (thanks to Miyabi, the best character in the game), and standard we🔥apons like Brimstone are actually pretty solid on several characters. With 30 limited pulls added on top, this is pretty darn good as gไacha anniversary 'please keep or start playing' incentives go – and orders of magnitude better than the more spending-focused events seen in many games.

Zenless Zone Zero players h🦄ave with unsurprising glee and relief, broadly happy with their war chest (I'm taking Lycaon and Brimstone for myself) and glad their game has avoided any anniversary riots.

Many longtime players are even happier that the game is also buffing its first-ever, enduringly popular limited agent: the shark girl Ellen Joe, who's fallen behind modern units and is getting a well-deserved boost⭕ for free. It's not just a numerical buff, either; the "stronger" Ellen has new animations that look pretty slick.

Meanwhile, Infinity Nikki devs issue another 1,000-word apology as backlash continues after disastrous update blamed on "insufficient preparation," but the community doesn't seem to buy it.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> I have a confession to make. Inဣ any RPG I play, if I'm allowed to push or throw folks or otherwise move them into harm's way, I cannot stop myself. And the co-op, turn-based tactical RPG Sunderfolk is no exception; my bat bard has been running around battlefields helter-skelter to drop enemies off ledges. For the record, that's not a problem. In fact, arguab🧔ly, that's 100% in the spirit of tabletop – which Sunderfolk is very obviously inspired by.

There's no perfect shorthand for describing Sunderfolk, which is the first video🧔 game from Dreamhaven studio Secret Door, but the quickest I've been able to do it is "D&D by way of Jackbox." You play through a campaign with classes and progression using your phone to avoid cluttering up the main screen, which always has the map or main cutscene present🌊ed. There is a single narrator that voices all of the NPCs and reads descriptive text out loud. It's much, much better with friends.

Adventure awaits

Sunderfolk screenshot of the main town with underground tree in background

(Image credit: Secret Door)

And that's absolutely by design. According to Sunderfolk game director Erin Marek, the core premise of the game, regardless of any mechanical descriptors or adjectives, is that it's trying to solve a relativ🐟ely common problem: people being unwilling to give physical tabletop games♏ a chance for one reason or another.

"'I love these games,'" Marek says while describing the exact issue. "'I want to play these games with my loved ones an🐼d my friends, but they will not give those games a chance.' And so this is a game to try to get them that bridge into the space, to try to get them to catch the bug."

The goal is this bridge into the hobby

Chris Sigaty

"I have twin boys," says Chris Sigaty, studio head of Sunderfolk developer Secret Door. "✨They're now 17, and I'm a big board game and tabletop player, and I would say, to some extent, Sunderfolk is inspired by the challenges I had as a father even getting my kids to do it. And unfortu🐓nately, they have not caught the bug in the same way I have with board games, like I'm willing to listen to really long rules and read them and do all that stuff."

Functionally, Sunderfolk streamlines the traditional tabletop process to🧸 make it as easy as possible to actually pick up and play. There are absolutely rules about how different mechanics work, what to do when 💜and where, and how to play, but they're presented piecemeal over time without the need to break out the Player's Handbook just to figure out what spells you have access to.

This is instead boiled down to a ser꧟ies of predetermined cards you can pick ahead of missions (which are voted on collectively) that include straightforward instructions about moving, damage, status conditions, and so on. Further customization comes in the form of trinkets, equipꦯment, and new cards that are layered over time into the fabric of play in a straightforward manner.

Sundered folk

Sunderfolk screenshot featuring grid-based combat

(Image credit: Secret Door)

"There's a lot of complicated things that make up what Sunderfolk is," admits Sigaty. "But the goal is this bridge into the hobby, and there's so many wonderful different type♎s of games 𒁏there, but if you're knowledgeable enough to say 'tactical turn-based game that's on a hex board that uses card mechanics that's inspired by actions on a card that you may have seen in this board game' – you're already so advanced that I think we're missing the point."

"If I'm talking to the avera🤡ge person, it's like, 'it's an adventure that you can go on together as a family or as a group of friends,'" continues Sigaty. "At the highest level, that's what it's doing."

It's an ꦍadventure that you can go on together as a fa✨mily or as a group of friends

Chris Sigaty

To Sigaty's point, it'd be one thing for me to describe, mechanically, how exactly movement functions across grids, what individual cards do in tandem with one another, the ways you interact with players 💯and NPCs, turn order… or I can simply say that I'm doing everything within my power to have my little bat bard push enemies into pits, and I'm lovin' it. Both are true, but the latter is a much more digestible description.

"I love playing things like D&D and Pathfinder and all these systems that, honestly, just provide these opportunities for me my friends to get together and just play🎐 a little bit of make-believe," adds Marek, "but it's very tiring for me, the GM, to have to prep content."

"Sometimes I want to still get together with them," Marek continues, "but I'm like, 'I don't have the energy to actually get this stuff together for us to play.' And so it's also for those folks who are like, 'Hey, this isn't a replacement for these board games and these things you love, but it ℱis maybe an 💜easier space if you're feeling tired, a reason to get together still, even if you don't have all of your content prepped to hang out with your friends."

And it absolutely works. More than once these past few weeks, I've managed to salvage an evening where my friends and I were initially meant to play D&D, but someone had to drop out, into a Sunderfolk night. It doesn't scratch the exact same iꦐtch, but it is so shockingly close that it's a welcome surpriꦿse regardless.


Sunderfolk is currently available on PC via Steam, PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch. If you're looking for something more traditional, be sure to check out our ranking of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best tabletop RPGs.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> The Honor 400 Pro is the first phone I’ve used in 15 years that isn’t made by Samsung. I owned the first ever Galaxy S phone, and ever since, I’ve been upgrading exclusively to the latest Samsung devices. I’m telling you this straight from the off because it’s absolutely going to inform a lot of my thoughts on Honor’s latest handset. For the rec♔ord, I don’t think it’ll impact my thoughts in either direc𝓰tion, but if anything, it’s important to know that it’s been a bit of an adjustment period for me while testing.

What I will say immediately is that Honor is really changing the game in terms of what a non-flagship phone can be. This brand’s “Magic” product line is its star attraction, with the new 400 series taking more of a niche approach in the affordable market. Having always used Samsung’s flagship devices, I’ve always been a little hesitant to step down into this area of the smartphone landscape, but after three weeks or so of testing it every day, and comparing it to the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best gaming phones, it doesn’t feel like anything less than a 🉐flagsh🉐ip product.

For £699 for the Pro model, you’re getting an awful lot of pocket power. A 200MP camera, a 5300mAh silicon-carbon AI Battery, a 120Hz OLED display, and a Snapd﷽ragon 8 Gen 3 processor are all standout features, and they amount to a great all-round package. It’s no slouch when it comes to gaming either, but I thi▨nk content creators are really going to be the market this phone hits home with.

Design

The Honor 400 Pro's thin side profile

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

Giant camera arrays seem to be an inescapable part of smartphone design in 2025, with everything from the latest iPhone to the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Poco F7 Pro sporting rather inelegant lenses on their backs. The Honor 400 Pro might be the mꦚost guilty of all of them, and although this has been an issue in the market for years now, it is getting a bit silly that a smartphone can’t lie even close to flat on its back thanks to these massive cameras.

If any modern smartphone feels like it needs a case, it’s this one. A giant 200MP camera is very in your face both when you look at the device and when you hold it in your hand. I’ve been sent the black model to test, which has a really ve𒅌lvety, muted back panel on its back. The glossy, shiny camera lenses then totally juxtapose that, giving the phone a very flashy “extra” aesthetic. It’s hard to really complain about a camera that overexerts itself if that’s what you’re coming to it for. I’ll talk more about the camera capabilities on offer here in a bit, but as amazing as they are, I do think to be considered as anything mo𝕴re than a camera phone, Honor should try and downsize a bit.

The screen of the Honor 400 Pro

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

Maybe the camera feels so in your face becau🌳se the rest of the phone’s design is shockingly slim. Honor has opted for a silicon-carbon battery to really enhance the thin design of this phone, and it’s seriously paid off. The sleek edges of the display and subtl൲e curvature of the back plate lean into that too, creating an impressively powerful yet very slight product at just 8.1mm.

The Hon🏅or 400 Pro is available in Midnight Black, Lunar Grey, and Tidal Blue, meaning you can per🌸sonalize slightly. The Pro model I’ve tested is flanked by the 400 Lite, which arrived on the shelves a few months ago, and the mid-range Honor 400, which launches alongside the Pro SKU.

Features

The camera array of the Honor 400 Pro

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

For those who aren’t in the know, Honor is known for making Android devices that align themselves as an alternative to Apple’s iPhones. At least, Honor’s version of Android, MagicOS, can certainly feel that way if you want it to. I think that comparison is a little dishonest, though, because although MagicOS isn’t as open-ended as Samsung, it does have plenty of ways for you to customize it to your liking. Honor’s last outing, the 400 L🍃ite, definitely caught a lot of attention for offering similar camera specs and software features as Apple’s latest iP꧂hones.

Like any phone launching in 2025, though, this thing is crammed full of AI gubbins that’s impossible to ignore. There are AI editing tools for photos and videos, there are AI camera features, there’s AI in the 5,300mAh battery, and there’s integration with HonorAI, Gemini, and Bixby. In fact, Google Assistant is actually buried by all of this to the point where an “Ok Google” does nothing. If you hold down the power button, you don’t even get a turn off or restart option come up - you get a Gemini bubble asking you “what’s up”. This was even the case after I removed the Gemini app from the phone entirely, so it’s been annoyingly baked into the experienc🌜e from the word go.

I do find it a ♊real shame that Honor felt obliged to follow the AI pied piper that’s whistling its way through the phone market right now. As someone who has always been loyal to one of the biggest brands in the space, part of the reason I was now open to switching camps was because I saw where the AI obsession was taking Samsung. I completely understand that AI features are where the big tech companies are placing their bets just now, but smaller brands like Honor would be a much more appealing alternative for me if they’d just offer me the smartphone experience I’ve had up until this point, and check all of the additional, compulsory, and quite suspicious AI fluff at the🎃 door.

A reviewer holding the Honor 400 Pro

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

Thankfully, it’s not all AI doom and 🐼gloom. The Honor 400 Pro features a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate - which is perfect for gaming and watching content on the go. With a 2800 x 1280 resolution and 500 nits worth of brightness, there’s a great screen to enjoy on this phone. I particularly like the sunlight display enhancement feature, which has been particularly useful during the sunny Spring weather we’ve been enjoying in the UK this year. Powering that impressive light show is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile processor and a Qualcomm Adreno 750 GPU, which allows this phone to be a pretty gr🌜eat gaming competitor.

The 400 Pro runs on MagicOS 9.0, and Honor has committed just before launch to supporting it with six years of Android updates at a minimum. If you plan to use this phone for that long, you might want to opt for the Pro model, since it comes with a rather massive 512GB of storage. This is yet another reason I think the 400 Pro is going to hit home, and hit hard with content creators, because that’s so much room for high-definition filming andꦓ photographing. The regular 400 version comes with 256𓂃GB, which is still going to be plenty for a couple of years of use.

Performance

The Camera lenses of the Honor 400 Pro

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

As much as I’d love to just review the Honor 400 Pro just in terms of its gaming prowess, it’s hard to do so. That camera array really does overplay its hand, so much so that it feels like a statement of intent from Honor. This is absolutely a camera phone that can play games. This isn’t a gaming phone like the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro is, f⛄or example. Still, that’s not actually a bad thing, because it’s very difficult to find anyone these days who onꦰly uses a phone for one select purpose. Sure, you might specialize in one task over another, but the Honor 400 Pro lets you save a bit of cash versus an enthusiast-grade gaming phone (The Asus one I mentioned costs well over a grand), and get a bit of everything.

So, who does the Honor 400 Pro suit best, if not mobile gaming enthusiasts? For my money, content creators are the ones who need to know about this device when looking for their next upgrade. If, by that, you think I mean TikTok makers and Instagram influencers, you’re not too far off pace, but as a gaming content creator for YouTube, I’m bloody impressed with the package on offer for the money here. For reference, the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best webcams, like the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Razer Kiyo Pro Ultra, for example, are 4K beasts with that Razer flagship offering the largest sensor ever put inside a webcam. It captures images at 8.3 megapixels even when recording at 4K 30fps. Short of going for a very pricey DSLR camera, you’re going to be very hard pressed to find anything that outshoots the Honor 400 Pro’s camera system. For the next video essay I make, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if I swapped out the Kiyo Pro Ultra that’s currently residing in my 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Elgato Prompter to exchange it for this phone.

The camera is just ludicrously extra for what most everyday users and mobile gamers need, but at a lower price point than a lot of flagship camera-first phones, it’s hard not to recommend it. It doesn’t matter if I was pointing right at my Dad’s cat’s face, or if I was taking a massively wide landscape shot. It didn’t make a difference to the quality if I zoomed in x3, and my shaky hands were disrupting things. The Honor 400 Pro produces excellent photos every time I ask it to, an🌜d I’m not even that 🔯good a photographer. I have to say, I’m not a big fan of AI features, even if being able to remove and replace things within images comes in handy. But when playing around with the camera both in videos and photos, I felt like I had enough control and that AI wasn’t getting in my way. Still, if you want a pure, non-AI-diluted camera experience, maybe a DSLR is the way to go.

The battery life of the Honor 400 Pro is impressive. Coming from a three-year-old Samsung Galaxy S22+, it was hard to ignore such a strong battery life that lasted me well over a day when I began testing the 400 Pro. I do think there’s more etiquette⛄ to be wary of here, though, because Honor has opted for the type of battery it has. This isn’t one to leave on charge at 100% for longer than you need to. To begin with, I was getting down to only 60% at the end of a full day of use, but now, a few weeks on, I get down to about 40% at t𒊎he end of one day. Fortunately, some AI features learn from your usage and charging habits to optimize things for you, so take a look at these things if you get one for yourself. Either way, I’d argue that a phone this powerful that can last well over 24 hours is a good thing.

A reviewer holding the Honor 400 Pro

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

Although I still think there are more quality of life wins and a couple more convenient features in Samsung’s OS, MagicOS has impressed me. As someone who has never eꦅnjoyed Apple’s iOS, I was a tad worried that this version of Android was going to feel a bit too close to Tim Cook’s door. I was happy to see plenty of options and layout settings at my fingertips, though, and although it took a little while to find things and adjust, I’m happy with the way my phone is now set up and how it all runs. I do think there’s room for improvement, though. The feature where you swipe down the way on your homescreen is needlessly complicated compared to Samsung’s phones, for example. It sort of feels like it’s being different for the sake of it. Swipe down on the right-hand side of your screen, and you’ll get your phone’s settings and quick functions like device connections, brightness, torch, and aeroplane mode. To see your notifications and other reminders, you swipe down on the left. With Samsung, wherever you swipe down, you get a consolidated menu where you can access everything. This is a small example, but there are 🔥a few things like that with MagicOS that I don’t feel really provide enough help to really warrant being rooted in.

Gamin꧑g benchmarks via 3DMark are pretty impressive for a phone that isn’t trying to make this its go-to use case. As you’ll see from the graph, the Honor 400 Pro slots above the Poco F7, but below the more specialist range of gaming-oriented phones. For an all-rounder that really puts an emphasis on its camera, that’s great value for money for anyone who spends a lot of time playing games natively on their mobile device. In Call of Duty Mobile, I was pleased to see a pretty smooth gameplay experience, and Honor’s gaming bar let me give it an FPS boost that didn’t seem to kill too much clarity.

In cloud streaming games, the bright and vibrant display was perfect for portable gaming on a smaller device. If anything, I actually felt as though the Cloud Streaming services I was using weren’t giving me enough juice to make the most of this phone’s smooth clarity. Both in nostalgic 2D platformers like Celeste, and in more graphically dense games like Far Cry and Hunt: Showdown, the Honor 400 Pro conveyed every detail with ease. It sounds strange to say, but I like the USB-C port on the bottom of this phone, too. Compared to my older Samsung phone, it was so easy to slot the 400 Pro into the best mobile controllers and have them feel secure. Although I do wish the sound quality from the speakers was a little better. They’re plenty powerful, but they really feel lacking in detail when at lower volumes, and when you do boost them up, the higher frequencies really pierce through and can feel a bit uncomfortable on the ꦏol’ eardrums.

Should you buy the Honor 400 Pro?

A reviewer's home screen setup on the Honor 400 Pro

(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)

I think that if you’re coming to your next phone upgrad⭕e looking for a decent camera, you’re going to be missing out if you don’t consider the Honor 400 Pro. This is easily a camera phone first and foremost, but it’s not one that will be an extravagant waste of money for those users who might not need such a solid quality camera.

There’s gre♏at versatility and solid gaming performance to be had her🌊e which I think anyone who plays on the go will appreciate. The innards and display both lend themselves to mobile gaming.

That said, I think it’s streamers, content creators, and gaming video makers who will get the most bang for their buck here. With such an exce🌱llent camera in their pocket, they’ll be consolidating costs of other parts of their setup, and as someone who reviews the best gear for streaming, that’s always go♒ing to be a win in my book.

How I tested the Honor 400 Pro

I used the Honor 400 Pro as my phone for close to a month before this review was written. In that time, I used it for everything from work, to general scrolling, to photography, to voice and video🧜 calls. I also used it for plenty of gaming, both natively and streamed from the 🌳cloud. I also put it through some formal benchmarking in 3DMark.

I compared my experience closely to my decades of using Samsung phones, and to the gaming phone reviews my collea🐓gues have done ꧅recently.

For more on how we test the latest tech, check out the full 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:GamesRadar+ hardware policy.


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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Embracer Group has once again restructured its gamin﷽g business and renamed the stewards oജf The Lord of the Rings.

Last year, the company infamous for endlessly eating up (buying) game companies before 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:spitting them (澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:shutting them down) back out again announced that it was splitting into three separate compa🐠nies. There was Asmodee, responsible for table-top and card games, indie and free-to-play-centric Coffee Stain, and then the one responsible for its heavyhitters, Middle-Earth & Friends.

Embracer has now announced that Coff💟ee Stain will be spun off as a separately listed company by the end of the year. "We're really proud of everything we've built as part of Embracer," Coffee Stain's CEO and co-founder Anton Westbergh says in a .

"Now, as we take the step to become a separately listed company, it feels both exciting and, honestly, a little bit scary - but in a good waꦫy... We can now focus even more on what we do best, supporting our developers, staying close to our comm🌺unities, and building an even brighter future for Coffee Stain."

Coffee Stain is somehow responsible for around 250 game developers and publishers, including Coffee Stain Studios (Goat Simulat🎉or, Satisfactory), Ghost Ship Games (Deep Rock Galactic), and Tuxedo Labs (Teardown). It also publishes survival sim hit Valheim, I should add.

Things aren't changing too much on the Middle-earth & Friends front, apart from the fact that the company is now called Fellowship Entertainment - probably because the old name sounded like Gollum was about to invade Sanrio. The company's still in charge of 40 'AAA' names, such as 4A Games (Metro), Crystal Dynam🎀ics (Tomb Raider), Eidos Montreal (Deus Ex), Warhorse Studios (Kingdom Come Deliverance), THQ Nordic, and, of course, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.

5 years after Avengers, 2 years after its last layoffs, and who knows how long before Perfect Dark and Tomb Raider return, Crystal Dynamics announces another round of layoffs

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> The next Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event for the Star Wars season will be happening soon, and we now have confirmation that players will be able to trade the Warm & Fuzzy and Princess Leia stickers when it goes live in the coming days. This provides a rare opportunity, as these sought-after gold decals are usually locked into players' personal collections. Due to that restriction there is always plenty of excitement around Golden Blitz events, as they offer extra sticker tra💝ding options that could help to complete prestige albums and unlock significant rewards. For more information, here's everything you need to know about the next Golden Blitz in Monopoly Go.

If you're looking for more rolls to unlock additional sticker packs to trade with, then make sure you're redeeming all of the free 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Monopoly Go dice links.

When is the next Golden Blitz in Monopoly Go?

Monopoly Go Golden Blitz

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The date for the next Golden Blitz in Monopoly Go hasn't been confirmed yet, but it "will start in a few days" so there isn't long to wait. The last couple of events have♌ taken place less than a week apart, so the Golden Blitz schedule appears to be ramping 🍌up.

For reference, this is when the previꦗous Golden Blitz events took 𓂃place:

  • Star Wars Golden Blitz events:
  • Jun 3 - Jun 4, 2025: Side by Side (Set 17) + Sandcrawler (Set 20)
  • May 30 - May 31, 2025: Han Solo (Set 22) + Chewbacca (Set 22)
  • May 22 - May 23, 2025: Luke Skywalker (Set 22) + Grogu (Set 22)

  • Movie Nights Golden Blitz events:
  • Apr 30 - May 1, 2025: Hug Protocol (Set 18) + Plinkception (Set 18)
  • Apr 29 - Apr 30, 2025: Up & Away (Set 16) + Jungle Love (Set 17)
  • Apr 16 - Apr 17, 2025: Lil' Swashbucklers (Set 11) + Steam City (Set 15)
  • Apr 2 - Apr 3, 2025: Macabre Manor (Set 12) + Leverage (Set 15)

  • Artful Tales Golden Blitz events:
  • Mar 4 - Mar 5, 2025: Glam Fur Crew (Set 16) + Photobash (Set 17)
  • Feb 26 - Feb 27, 2025: Monopo-lithic (Set 15) + Fourthwall (Set 17)
  • Feb 18 - Feb 19, 2025: Blushing Star (Set 13) + Dye Design (Set 14)
  • Feb 12 - Feb 13, 2025: Masterpiece! (Set 12) + A Vision to Own (Set 15)
  • Feb 6 - Feb 7, 2025: Gallery Spree (Set 11) + Local Art (Set 14)

What stickers are included in the ne🌼x🌠t Golden Blitz?

Monopoly Go Golden Blitz

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The stickers that are included in the next Golden Blitz event have now been confirmed, and are as follows:

  • Warm & Fuzzy (Set 15)
  • Princess Leia (Set 22)

While most of the Golden Blitz stickers during the Star Wars season have been taken from Set 22 Galactic Heroes, this event marks another departure with Set 15 Sco🦹undrel Season included as well. As with the first Golden Blitz of the season, these stickers were ag🌠ain chosen in a player vote on the official Discord.

What happens during a Monopoly Go Golden Blitz?

Monopoly Go Golden Blitz

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Usually, gold stickers you've collected are locked to your account, and if you tap on them in your collection you'll see a message stating "This Sticker can't be gifted". However, during a Monopoly Go Golden Blitz event two specific gold stickers will be unlocked for trading, which means you can either receive them to fill gaps in your collection or, if you already have at le🀅ast one, use t🍎hem to barter for other stickers you need to find.

During a Golden Blitz you can make up to five trades with the select gold stickers, in addition to the five standard daily trades you have available for regular stickers. 𝓀If you need to find other players to swap with, then make sure you check out the trading groups on Facebook or Discord and follow the instructioꦑns to keep your trades safe.

If you want to know more about upgrading your class on the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Monopoly Go Tycoon Express, then we've got all the information for you right here.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> The Monopoly Go Tycoon Express has set off from the station, and by earning Express Coins from daily tournaments you'll be able to upgrade your way through the cabins. For each class you progress through you'll earn instant rewards, as well as increasing your tournament rewards for the rest of the season. If you waꦉnt to find out more about this exciting journey, then here's how to upgrade your class on the Tycoon Express in Monopoly Go.

If you're looking for more rolls to increase your standing in daily tournaments, then make sure you're redeeming all of the free 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Monopoly Go dice links.

Monopoly Go Tycoon Express season schedule

Monopoly Go Tycoon Express season schedule

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Each season of Tycoon Express in Monopoly Go will coincide with the current Album, except for the first one that starts on May 20 and ends on July 2, 2025. At the end of each season everyone's progress will be reset, so even if you make🙈 it all the way through the train to the top class cabin, you won't be able to remain there indefini🐻tely and will have to return to the beginning of a new train.

How to upgrade Tycoon Express in Monopoly Go

Monopoly Go Tycoon Express upgrade

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To upgrade your Tycoon Express in Monopoly Go and rise to the next class, you need to earn Express Coins by taking part in daily tournaments. The higher you place in the tournament, the more Express Coins you'll earn, and if you scroll through the leaderboard you'll see a line marking the point where you'll upgrade your class if you finish above it. Express Coins are cumulative, so if you don't earn enough of them to upgrade your🅺 class immediately then they'll roll over to your total on the following day, and the upgrade line you need to finish above will be lower on the leaderboard as a result.

Monopoly Go Tycoon Express rewards

Monopoly Go Tycoon Express rewards

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Each time you upgrade your class on the Monopoly Go Tycoon Express and move to the next cabin, you'll receive instant rewards such as Emojis, Shields, Tokens, Signature Dice, and Profile Frames, as well as a boost to your tournament rewards for the rest of the season. These rewards get more extravagant the further you progress, but subsequent cabin upgrade🐓s will cost more Express Coins as a result so you'll need to save up.

There are seven cabins in total on the Tycoon Express, and once you've upgraded you cannot drop back down during the season, so you don't need to worry about maintaining your class. There are some surprises in 💃store if you can make it all the way to the final cabin, so get collecting those Express Coins to progress through the train as fast as you can!

If you're trying to find 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Monopoly Go reward codes to redeem, then here's everything you need to know about them.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Infinity Nikki launched as a sparkling ray of sunshine late in 2024, but the 1.5 update a few weeks ago has dramatically diminished the glow, and not even the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:longest dev ap🎀ology we've seen in years has restored the shine.

Complaints about stability issues, monetization excesses, and major story changes have been boiling over, and another extensiveꦉ apology from the dev team is proving unsuccessful at improving the community's sentiment.

"Since the launch of Version 1.5, insufficient preparation during pre-release testing led to unexpected live issues," the devs say on Twitter, "resulting in an unstable game environment and unsatisfactory content. We fully acknowledge that this is our responsibility, aꦛnd addressing these shortcomings remains a top priority for our team moving forward."

For now, the devs are extending the length of the 1.5 Bubble Season, with 1.6 🦩now set to take over on June 12, a sma🎶ll delay from the previously announced June 4 launch. They're also adding some additional daily login bonuses from June 5 through June 12, with 120 Diamond and 1 Energy Crystal delivered each day.

The response to that last bit is perhaps the best illustration of where the community is at right now, as fans are treating the login bonuses not as a gift, but rather as a cynical way fꩲor the devs to keep everyone logging in day after day. "Infold finally replies and ends it with: 'Oh, and if you want compensation, you must🌜 login for 8 days in a row for it all,'" as one puts it.

One of the biggest pointꦜs of contention with 1.5 has been its , which players have been that's dramatically changed the tone of t൩he story.

"Rest assured," the devs say, "we've heard your feedback loud and clear: The Threads of Reunion storyline's absence in this version was never intended as a removal from Infinity Nikki's narrative – its associated outfit remain on our development roadmap. Due 🗹to techni☂cal hurdles in Version 1.5, we were unable to properly refine the introduction of the Sea of Stars chapter and the narrative setup for Threads of Reunion, which regrettably led to confusion. These elements are planned for future updates."

The idea that a 🍨truncated story change might have launched because of "technical issues" with the update certainly hasn't gone down well with fans. As one , why would the devs "release a story they knew wasn't done because of technical issues in the rest of an update they hadn't even released?"

The studio finishes its message by introducing th♈e "Miraland Round Table" in an effort to "openly address player concerns and collaboratively explore solutions." This takes the form of both an email address and an in-game customer service widget you can send your feedback to.

"Your candid feedback – both critical and encouraging – has prompted deep reflection," the devs conclude. "Drafting this message stirs mixed emotions: guilt over delayed promises, yet gratitude for your unwa♛vering support." I probably don🐽't need to point to any more community commentary to make clear that the support is, in fact, wavering.

These are the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best free games you can play today.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> I have terrible news for all you Chrono Trigger fans out there. It was recently reported that writer Yuji Horii said he was contemplating a remake of the 19♊95 RPG, but Square Enix itself now claims that was just a mistransl🐎ation.

In a series of mistranslations and rumours, it was reported at the start of May that Horii essentially leaked the existence of a Chrono Trigger remake. The original is considered one of the most influential and best RPGs ever made, so a remake would be welcomed by a lot🌼 of fans.

But don't get your hopes up. Horii did state, "I get a lot of requests for the remake of Chrono Trigger as well, and so I am startin🏅g to contemplate on it." However, Square Enix has now stepped in to put these rumours to bed.

As reported by (with translations provided by Genki), Square Enix says: "It is a mistranslation regarding a Chrono Trigger Remake. ཧHorii-san never made any such statement."

Now, this is just a rebuttal of the initial report that Horii leaked a remake, it isn't an outright denial that there's a remake in the works or being considered, but you sti🍃ll shouldn't hold your breath for one.

Huffing a lethal dose of copium, some🐠 people on Twitt🐷er believe this denial is actually confirmation of a remake.

"That means it's happening," excitedly one hopeful fan. "So ඣit is true then," another. Some think the game doesn't need a remake and is perfect as it is. What do you think?

For now, check out our list of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best RPGs you can play right now.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> The creator of Space Invaders, the arcade game classic about shooting down invading UFOs, thinks game development "needs to be creatively led first" in an era w🅰here teams are pressured more than ever 𝓰to "listen to the sales team."

Speaking to , Space Invaders' Tomohiro Nishikado recalled a time in the games industry where most of his work "was moved into mass production once it was comp🎶leted," and there was much less overhead than there is now.

"I feel very lucky about that," he added. "My style of working was to think of a game on my own and make it on my own. There were no managers making changes or any top-down interference. So I think it's very important for creative people and developers to try and make something on their own, and then see if🔯 it's fun or not."

That way of working changed quickly as games boomed and studios enlarged, though. "The game development process in Taito event💙ually changed, and we, the game creators, were🌳 increasingly expected to listen to the sales team, which came up with new title concepts they thought it would sell," he continued. "Then we started game development based on that. Personally, I don't think that is the correct approach. Creators should try to make a game on their own first, and then it should expand into a larger project. This is what I've felt throughout my whole career."

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Close the windows, lock the doors, and pack your valuables in a practical – yet timelessly beautiful – suitcase, because it's a Category Five girlpocalypse: the new 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Infinity Nikki update that had developer Infold issuing 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:a Bible-sized apology is still a mess, and players are prepared to go 🃏on strike.

"Infold has continued to ignore its players, server quality has declined, and the game has been thoroughly massacred," says a Reddit post at the moment. "If in one week, May ♈18, Coordinated Universal Time (UTC), the devs continue to ignore us, don't log on, don't play, and don't give them money."

"Please help𓂃 spread the word of #girlout," the post continues. "This is just my attempt to organize and help coordinate the community in largescale protests to show Infold just how scorned we are💝."

The Infinity Nikki introduceꩵd a massive amount of content to the game, including co-op invites and substantial story changes, but players say these supposed upgrades have only made Infinity Nikki more broken and confusing.

So Bubble Season has become the evil foil to the gargantuan updates that transformed titles 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:like No Man's Sky and 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Cyberpunk 2077 into more beautiful, intuitive games; instead, with 530 "helpful" rat♋ings says Infold has "plummeted this game into the ground."

"TL;DR: Game is a buggy mess," it reads, calling the devs "greedy" while ༺adding: "Co-op sucks. Changed lore without letting anyone know. Don't waste your time or ♍money."

But, though players are organizing in droves à la the French Revolution to catapult their valid complaints at Infold, the developer seems to have taken 𒁏up poetry rather than issue a toܫn of hot fixes.

"May's breezes carry bubbles and dreams, / Across a sea of pink clouds, soft and slow – / Where every moജment blooms at your ꦡfingertips," the developer .

Open-world dress-up game Infinity Nikki is serious business – so serious its devs have already banned over 80 accounts for cheating: "We implore all Stylists to adhere to the game rules"

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Fortnite Outposts have been set up all around the island during the Galactic Battle, with the various Star Wars factions staking their claim on different areas and installing roadblocks to guard them. These landmarks can be a handy source of loot, but watch out as some are protected by NPCs who will automatically attack you if you get too close. These locations are required for a number of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite quests this season, so if you need help tracking them down then this is where to find all of the Outpost in Fortnite.

Have you earned the free
澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite First Order Stormtrooper skin yet by linking your Epic and MyDisney accounts? We've got the details on how to claim it.

Where to find Outposts in Fortnite

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There are🌠 a total of 15 Fortnite Outposts scattered around the island, which are divided between the main four factions into roug𒁃hly a quarter of the map each. They are all found on or next to roads, in the following locations:

  • Rebel Outposts
    • South of Resistance Base
    • South of Flooded Frogs
    • Northwest of Brutal Boxcars
  • Imperial Outposts
    • West of Outlaw Oasis
    • Southwest of Crime City
    • Northeast of Canyon Crossing
    • Soutwest of Masked Meadows
    • Southeast of Foxy Floodgate
  • First Order Outposts
    • Northeast of Magic Mosses
    • Southwest of Pumped Power
    • North of Shining Span
  • Republic Outposts
    • South of Masked Meadows
    • North of Masked Meadows
    • Southeast of Seaport City
    • Northwest of Kappa Kappa Factory

As well as ticking off various quests, there are other good reasons to visit these Outposts in Fortnite. In addition to a selection of chests and floor loot, several of them give you access to 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite X-Wings and TIE Fighters, though this mainly applies to the Imperial Outposts to the west of the island. You'll also find 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite Telephone Booths near many of the First Order and Imperial Outposts, which you can 🌃use to don a Stormtrooper disguise and mingle with the NPCs patrolling the area without getting at🍸tacked on sight.

If you're tracking down the Star Wars-themed 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite characters, then these Outposts come into play once again. You'll find Luke Skywalker at the Rebel Outpost south of the🎀 Resistance Base, while Leia Organa is in the Rebel Outpost to the northwest of Brutal Boxcars, and you may also discover Chewbacca fighting against some Stormtroopers at o✅ne of the Outposts aligned with the Dark side – help him defeat them and he'll join you for the rest of the match. There are further characters due to appear in or near Outposts when they are activated in future updates, so keep an eye out.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Update: Epic Games has💮 issued a statement tﷺo confirm that it should no longer be possible for the Darth Vader AI to swear.

"We pushed a hotfix within 30 minutes of this happe🐲ning in-game, so this shouldn’t happen again," it says in a s༺enior reporter Ethan Gach.

Original story:

An AI-version of Darth Vader that can talk to you has been added to 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite ꦯand it's gone pretty much exactly as you'd expect. People have already made 💯him swear and talk about skibidi toilets.

Fortnite has collaborated with Google Gemini and ElevenLabs to turn Darth Vader into even more of a mechanical monstrosity than he already is. Now, when he appears in Fortnite, you can hold a button to talk to him via🙈 your microphone and he'll actually respond to whatever you've said.

According to a tweet from prominent Fortnite leaker , he is not supposed to engage in "sexual or romantic langu𝐆age," he should "never say or repeat any offensive word," and he should also avoid the subject of terrorism. Sounds reasonable. People have already gotten around at least𝐆 one of these guardrails though.

Twitch streamer Loserfruit says to Vader, "What freaking fucking food is that Darth Vader?" He responds, "Freaking, fucking! Such vulgarity does not become you." In a , she gets him to discuss romantic part🍷ners –another thing he's apparently not meant to do.

A video (which we're not going to link to here for obvious r▨easons) is already circulating of the AI Vader apparently saying a homophobic slur, too – it's not clear how the players made him do so, or if the cliꦕp was edited at all.

All that aside, if you think the AI's voicꦓe sounds quite close to actual Vader, that's because the late James Earl Jones (who passed away last year) has had his voice re-created by generative AI.

Jones' family gave the following : "James Earl felt that the voice of Darth Vader was inseparable from the story of Star Wars, and he always wanted fans of all ages to contin🏅ue to experience it. We hope that this collaboration with Fortnite will allow both longtime fans of Darth Vader and newer generations to share in the enjoyment of this iconic character."

I doubt Jones' family imagined hearing him , "these skibidi toilets, are they some new form of Rebel Alliance?" Clearly, some work still needs to be put in to ensure AI Vader doesn't say any more things Epic and Disney won't be happy with. Maybe this will be fixed by the time 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite is unblocked by Apple.

A lot of fans aren't happy with the use of generative AI in the game in general. The increasingly common use of it worldwide continues to be a controversial topic, thanks to environmental concerns, worries about it reducing creativity, and potentially replacing human workers in some jobs. There's also the potential problem of AI taking from others' work when it comes to things like art, and 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:even actors' voices, potentially without their consent.

"Absolute fucking garbage. I don't know how much I want to support the 🐟game right now because of shit like this. I hope this gets broken in a day and we never see 💎it again. Fucking waste," one angry player.

Another , "putting generative AI in your games isn't very epic," while another , "why does a battle royale game need to contribute to boiling the oceans," referring to the extreme energy and water cost of gener𓆉ative AI use.

In the meantime, check out the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best free games you can play today.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> The battle royale 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite was supposed to be 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:coming back to iOS devices earlier this month, but Epic claims Apple has blockeꦉd the game, making it unavailable on iPhones and iPads worldwide.

The official Fortnite account posted a statement to Twitter𓂃 that reads: "Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the US App Store or to the Epic Games Store for iOS in the European Union."

As a rꦉesult,🎶 it continues, "Fortnite on iOS will be offline worldwide until Apple unblocks it."

This all follows a lengthy legal battle between Apple and Epic Games that started in 2020. The game was first removed from the App Store following Epic offering players a way to pay directly to circumvent Apple's 30% cut on app and in-app purchas﷽es. It was also taken off of the Google Play Store for offering the same option.

A judge had ruled that Apple was allegedly "in willful violation of this Court's 2021 Injunction which issued to restrain and prohibit Apple's an🌞ticompetitive conduct and anticompetitive pricing," but that doesn't appear to have helped get the game back on the App Store.

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has repea🍃tedly called the tech company out on Twitter. He's recently been retweeting showing the discrepancy between how Apple originally claimed apps that used third-party payment services would look and how they actually look. At the time of writing, however, he's not tweeted anything⛎ about the game's iOS submission being blocked.

For now, Fortnite is available on Android devices through its Epic Games Store mobile app, which you can learn how to down🌱load .

In the meantime, check out the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best Android games you can play today.

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//344567.top/games/fortnite/fortnite-was-supposed-to-release-on-the-app-store-in-the-us-last-week-but-apple-has-blocked-the-battle-royales-submission-and-the-ios-version-will-be-offline-worldwide-until-further-notice/ Fkz89dGGRYTiPAyj6iGgK4 Fri, 16 May 2025 09:50:48 +0000
<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> While 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Danganronpa creator Kazutaka Kodaka has had a great few weeks as everyone seems to love his latest game, 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:The Hundred 𓂃Line: Last Defense Academy, another game he worked on ꦏhas announced its end of service.

Mobile and PC action RPG Trib💯e Nine – a multimedia project created by Kodaka and developed by Akatsuki Games – announced that service for the game will be "terminated" on N🙈ovember 27, 2025.

Alongside this announcement, the game's publisher, Akatsuki Games, confirmed that the previously announced Chapter 4 story expansion has also been canceled and won't be coming out. This news came aꦉs a surprise to fans, as Tribe Nine only launched back in February and had amassed a decent fanbase, with the game netting a (which has since dropped to mixed after the announcement).

wh💙ile discussing his involvement in the game, saying: "My involvement in the game version was limited to providing the worldbuilding, and I'm sorry we couldn't live up to everyone's expectations."

He later adds: "I think the staff who took on the challenge of creating a Japanese-made action RPG did an incredible job. Thank you all for yo🔥ur hard work."

The publisher also announced that there would be refunds given for players who had bought Enigma Entities (in-game currency) in advance of new characters (with two on the roadmap also no longer coming out). However there is no mention of further refunds outside of this. This has resulted in the game getting negative reviews on Steam from those who spent money on the game during the three months it's been live.

Danganronpa dev behind new tactical RPG with 100 endings says "there's still a need for unique games" that aren't quite indie or AAA – and if his "sells well," fans can expect an anime.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Amazon and Bandai Namco's anime-infused MMORPG 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Blue Protocol was unceremo♐nious⛎ly shut down and it's worldwide releas🅷e was outright scrapped last summer, but a rebooted version called Blue Protocol: Star Resonance is coming to "English-speaking audiences" sometime this year.

Previously, Bandai Namco said it h♛ad "come to the conclusion 🐼that it will not be possible to provide a service that satisfies all of you."

Tencent-owned developer Bokura has now picked up the ball and i🎃s running with it. The open-world MMORPG reboot has already had a tests on PC and mobile in China🅘, with the developer gearing up to put it on Steam and the Epic Games Store soon.

I'm not much of an ꧒MMO guy, mainly because I'm turned off by all the grinding, but the trailer embedded above definitely has me sold since it promises you can do fun stuff with your friends... and also grind with them. Fishing, fighting, and mining are all here.

But do you ♏know what else you can do with pals? Glide around a gorgeous world, ride adorable little capybara mounts, take selfies, go for a swim, and jump aboard hulking mechs. You can even race atop these weird, mechanical, custom balls - it just looks like a fun space to catch up with pals.

All your usual MMO bits are included, too, as Bokura promises there will be guilds, community events, and raids in the full game via a press release. You can also customize your own characters, piꩲck from a list of classes, and buildcraft however you like.

Plus, Star Resonance wil🍒l support cross-play and cross-progression between PC and mobile when it drops later this year.

For now, keep an eye on the other 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:new games of 2025 and beyond, as well as our roundup of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best MMORPGs.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> After a year of not being available in regions outside of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and South Korea, The Phantom X, Black Wings Game Studio's 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Persona 5 mobile spin-off, is finally getting a global release – but not📖 all fans are excited.

The new global release date announcement comes just days after entertainment conglomerate Sega Sammy's 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:end-of-year financiaﷺl r🎀esults presentation revealed that The Phantom X is on its way to Japan this summer. According to Sega and Atlus, the Persona 5 spi♎n-off is now set to drop worldwide this summer, too, on June 26, and it's going to be available to play on both mobile platforms, including iOS and Android devices, as well as PC.

It's big news for the Persona community, as a solid year has now passed since The Phantom X first launched its open beta for mobile users in Chinese territories on April 12, 2024. As one fan exclaims on an online discussing the🍃 June 26 release date, "GOTY COMING OUT SOON." Another person comments that they're "so ready" for the game to be available global🍰ly – one can only get so far with fan-translated screenshots, after all.

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Not everyone feels the same about The Phantom X getting its worldwide launch, however. Understandably, many prospective players are concerned about the game's gacha elements and its status as a free-to-play title. A thread highlighting the upcoming release sees some of these worries shared by l🅠ongtime Persona fans, with one simply asking underneath the original post, "Is this F2P friendly?"

Various other responses echo that very sentiment, with somebody similarly questioning if "anyone can give me a verdict on how F2P friendly this game is?" Others are willing to try The Phantom X as its "story gets really good" before deciding: "I will play this and give it a chance, even though I'm not into gacha games and don't enjoy playing them." As a longtime Persona stan myself, I think I'll do the same and go from there.

Need even more to look forward to? Here are other 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:new games coming this year and beyond.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Monopoly Go reward codes provide a nice bonus if you can find them, as redeeming a valid code on the website will add a fancy Gold Mr Monopoly Token to your account so you can move around the board in style. However, these work differently to the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Monopoly Go dice links that are released on a daily basis for all players to use for free, so if you're trying to find one of these promo codes onl🦩ine then unfortunately you're out of luck. That's because reward codes are unique and only available to those who purchase the physical board game, so if you want to find out more then here's how to get reward codes in Monopoly Go and redeem them on your account.

If you're trying to earn Express Coins to upgrade your class on the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Monopoly Go Tycoon Express, then we've got the lowdown on that seasonal event.

How to get Monopoly Go reward codes

Monopoly Go reward codes sheet from the board game

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The only way to get Monopoly Go reward codes is to purchase a physical copy of the Monopoly Go board game, which will include a sheet similar to the one shown above with a 12-digit code printed on it. Each of these reward codes is unique, which means you can't find generic promos online to claim.

However, each Monopoly Go reward code can be redeemed on four separate accounts before it expires. This means if you buy the physical board game then you can share the included code you receive with three other friends or family, so you can all receive the Gold Mr Monopoly To꧃ken.

How to redeem Monopoly Go reward codes

Monopoly Go reward codes claim page on the website

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To redeem Monopoly Go reward codes, you first need to link the mobile app to your Facebook account. If you haven't done that already, open the main menu in the app and then t☂ap the Facebook Connect button before following the process to log in and authorize access 🅺to your account.

With the app connected, you then🐽 need to go to the on the Monopo♕ly Go website and hit the Login button in the top right corner. This will prompt you to 'sign in with Facebook', so go through the process to connect the same account you used on your app, after which you'll see your name and profile picture at the top of the menu on the left. You can then enter your reward code in the box, and the Gold Mr Monopoly Token will be yours!

Looking for more board gaming recommendations? Then check out our comprehensive list of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best board games available in 2025!

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Square Enix has officially pulled the plug on 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Kingdom Hearts Missing-Link, its mobile game akin to 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Pokemon Go – but fans don't need to worry about 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Kingdom Hearts 4, as it's still in the works.

Revealing the cancellation of the GPS-based mobile game, the developers begin by apologizing to excited fans: "We wish to convey our heartfelt apologies to everyone who has been lo𒊎oking forward to the start of service."

According to the studio, as work on Missing-Link unfolded, the devs realized that the 𝕴final product would potentially be unable to last in popularity over time, prompting them to rethink its future release entirely.

"Although we worked hard on developing and adjusting the game in the hope that it would be enjoyed by lots of players, we determined that it would be difficult for us to offer a 💞service that players would find satisfactory over a long period of time, leading us to the deciꦚsion to cancel development," explain the devs, going on to reference the now-canceled game's past beta tests – the last of which took place in 2024.

"We would like to take this oppo✤rtunity to express our thanks to everyone who gave us their support and assistance with the multiple closed beta tests," states the studio. "We are truly sorry to have to make this announcement."

While i🐻t's certainly not great news for fans of the Kingdom Hearts series, the cancellation🌠 of Missing-Link doesn't spell the demise of any other future games – including the long-awaited Kingdom Hearts 4.

"The Kingdom Hearts series will continue," conclude the devs. "We are hard at work on Kingdom Hearts 4, and hope you'll continue to support the series as you ke𒅌ep an eye out for further updates."

To get through the Kingdom Hearts 4 news drought, Square Enix is re-releasing a 10-game collection full of other already re-released collections

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> SteelSeries has just announced a brand-new design for its iconic Arctis GameBuds, with the limited edition 'Glorange' gaming earbuds. If you haven't already put two and two together, the name is a combination of the brand's titular 'For Glory' marketing speak, and the fact that it's, well, orange.

These are the same 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best gaming earbuds our hardware team's Tabitha Baker reviewed last year, sporting Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connectivity options, a Qi wireless charging case, small alꦡbeit powerful 6mm neodymium audio drivers, and ANC to top it all off. Yet now, instead ⛄of that all white colorway with black accents, you can grab the new Glorange buds for , right now, which look like they stepped straight out of the late 90s with that iconic transparent tech aesthetic.

Limited Editiom 'Glorange' SteelSeries Arctis Game Buds 
The SteelSeries Arctis Game Buds have a fresh new orange look. These are the same high-quality buds as before, with the sublime sound from their 6mm neodymium drivers, Bluetooth and 2.4GHz connectivity options, tap controls, wireless charging case, and 100+ worth of audio presets when hooked up with the Arctis app. But now, they've got a 'Glorange' makeover, with a transparent plastic aesthetic for a limited time.

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SteelSeries may call these the 'Glorange' gaming earbuds, but the bright design induces nostalg♏ic flashbacks of the Fire Orange Nintendo 64, which I used to stare at longingly while it sat in all its bright fluorescent glory amongst a childhood friend's gaming setup.

The brand, known for making some of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best gaming headsets I've had the pleasure of popping on my head, isn't the first to bring back this retro-futuristic look. In𒀰 fact, right now I own both the Miyoo Mini Plus gaming handheld and CRKD's Atomic controller, which feature an 'Atomic Purple' transparent design, invoking that of the Game Boy Color of the same name. Regardless, I'm glad the brand has tried something new, as the bright-colored buds stand out from not just its basic white predecessor, but also the sea of mostly all-black and all-white designs o♛f its audio tech lineup.

Photo of the original SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds sitting next to the Glorange GameBuds, taken by writer Rosalie Newcombe.

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I've been fortunate enough to use the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:SteelSeries Arctis GameBuds in their limited edition Glorange design for two weeks now, and they've impressed just as much as my original pair. As I briefly explained before, the same connectivity o🥂ptions, impressive 10-hour battery life, intuitive tap controls, and ANC are all still present. Even the compatibility with the Arctis app, with its over 200+ audio gaming presets, including ones m𝐆ade alongside games like Dead by Daylight, is still on full display. Yet now, they look more in keeping with the rest of the 90s-inspired modern tech in my collection.

I still prefer to use my 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5P as my headset of choice when playing the PS5, especially due to its high-quality microphone for shouting at friends during heated Marvel Rival matches. But these eye-catching buds have replaced my day-to-day current PC headset and headphones, as despite their small 6mm drivers, they still make everything from my latest music obsession, Kneecap, to my favorite Tekken OSTS on Spotify sound crisp and full of life. The included 2.4GHz dongle also makes them as easy as pie to connect to everything from my desktop, PS5, and my Andr🔯oid-based phone.

Photo of the limited edition SteelSeries 'Glorange' GameBuds, taken by writer Rosalie Newcombe.

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SteelSeries also hasn't added a new premium cost for this new premium look, and the Glorange buds still come with a $159.99 / £159.99 MSRP, like the original pair. But as they are the same buds as before, they come with the same set of mild grievances, from the wear sensor being unreliable at times, to the mild discomfort after multiple hours of having them popped in your ears. Their bright new colorway also isn't as subtle and easy to hide as the previous white design, so keep that in mind.

Gaming buds also 𓄧aren't for everyone, so if you prefer having a headset across your noggin, then this new colorway isn't going to change things. But right now, the Glorange Arctis GameBuds are available to order from the SteelSeries website for a li🦂mited time, if you want to bring back more of that bright, transparent tech aesthetic into your gaming setup.

If even the new Glorange look isn't enough to tempt you in giving gaming earbuds a try, our 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best PC headsets for gaming guide is over-flowing with some of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best PS5 headsets, and the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best Xbox Series X headsets, so you're sure to find the perfect pair of cups for your gaming needs.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> At under $500, the Poco 🌠F7 Pro has plenty of potential straight from the outset. After two months with the device, I'm impressed with just how well this Xiaomi device handles its flagship competition.

The device's priorities align it with the world of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best gaming phones more so than everyday flagship handsets. There are some noticeable sacrifices in camera quality and other quality-o♉f-life features like wireless charging, but that's traded out for impressive battery life, a slick display, and a solid (if slightly older) chipset chugging away under the hood.

There's power, grace, and style in this device, and while it lacks gami🌠ng-specific software and hardwa✱re features it could well give Nubia something to think about in the value department.

That said, this isn't a US phone. It's possible to have one shipped to the states, but there's no guarantee that it will run on major ca💙rriers.

Ratings

Price

$499 / £499

Display

6.67-inch OLED, 120Hz, 1800 nits, 1440 x 3200♏, 526 ppi

Chip

Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3

RAM

12GB

Storage

256GB | 512GB

OS

Android 15

Cameras

50MP Wide, 8MP Ultra Wide, 20MP Front

Battery

6,000mAh

Water resistance

IP68

Dimensions

160.3 x 75 x 8.1mm

Weight

206g

Design

Poco F7 Pro on a wooden desk face-down, showing back panel and camera lens

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The Poco F7 Pro keeps things streamlined with a sophisticated monotone design that keeps things interesting by varying texture rather than color. That's in stark contrast to the bold yellow aesthetics of previous releases, but one that sits inline with the move ♉towards more understated gaming form factors in recent years. I received the black model, though a crisp silver and strikꩲing blue are also available, which also comes with a dark gray silicone case in the box.

This is a flat-backed phone but it's certainly not harsh. In contrast to the similarly-proportioned 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:RedMagic 9S Pro's hard angular corners, the Poco F7 Pro has a neatly rounded design that saves the palms and keeps aesthetics soft. Turning it over, the glossy section towards thꦑe top also features a circular pattern ওrunning underneath the glass cover, adding an extra level of dimensionality.

That glass only extends down slightly past the camera bump, with the rest being covered in a soft-touch matte finish. That saves fingerprints from complete༺ly ruining the experience (they will clog up the top panel) but also gives the phone a comfortable base to grip onto. It's a little too smooth to provide high-quality grip (I certainly wouldn't hold it over the toilet), but it's easily cleaned and keeps the rear panel from feeling clammy during longer sessions.

Side view of Poco F7 Pro phone leaning against a plant on a wooden desk

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The perimeter is constructed from aluminum but it's not the shiny, scratch-likely casing you might expect. Instead, the matte finish from the back extends around the edges, providing a soft feel that resists 🌠scuffs and fingerprints nicely.

Poco has also refreshed its durability with the F7 Pro. It now features a solid IP68 dust and water resistance rating, keeping it safe at depths of up to 1.5m for up to 30 minutes. That's a rarity in the world of gaming phones, where brand usually prefer to keep exhausts open for enhanced cooling (wꩵhich removes any chance of a seal). O🔯n top of that, the display and back glass are both Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.

Display

Poco F7 Pro in a reviewer's hand displaying icons on a home screen

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Up top we've got an incredibly crisp 3,200 x 1440 resolution OLED panel, with all the HDR functionality and high-s🌞peed refresh rates you could ask for. This is a particularly vibrant screen, offering rich colors and allowing for more muted tones with stri🗹king detail and precision.

That's a QHD+ resolution that punches with the best of them, matching only high-end flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Xiaomi's own 15 Ultra. Considering those are both four-figure models, and the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro that sits at the top of our gaming phone 🍬rankings only clocks in at 2,400 x 1,080, that's excellent value for money.

It's🐓 also incredibly bright - too bright to use at full blast in anyꩵthing other than direct sun. I'd take that over a dim display, especially considering it still manages to maintain both brightness and uniformity at a solid price point. Throw in full HDR support from Dolby Vision and more and you've got yourself an impressive screen.

That's without taking the 120Hz refresh rate into account, a feature you'll pay top dollar for in other models. This is a variable refresh rate, but it's not quite as smart as othe💜r installations. There's an adaptive mode, but it basically cycles between idle 60Hz settings and more power-hungry 120Hz gaming applications. You can, however, customize exactly which apps ramp things up to 100, which keeps things battery-friendly.

Cameras

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Image of a Pikachu Pop Vinyl figure against a red notebook shot on a Poco F7 Pro phone

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Glorious Sketch keycaps in black, white, red, blue, yellow, and purple, shot on a Poco F7 Pro phone

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Image of a wooden ship with a blue, cloudy sky shot on a Poco F7 Pro phone

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Image of colorful houses behind a river on a sunny day, shot on a Poco F7 Pro phone

(Image credit: Future)

The Poco F7 Pro doesn't push its cameras as hard as more ✱mainstream flagships, but your Instagram isn't going to suffer for it. The main 50MP wi🌃de camera captures impressive detail with a particularly strong color range on display. In good light, there's a fantastic dynamic range to these shots, with finer details of more complex subjects shining through accurately and without a processing fuzz on top.

Darker shots hold⛄ their own as well, managing to pick ou♍t an impressive level of detail from shadowy areas, and balancing saturation and black levels well.

The ultrawide gets a little spicier, introducing slightly more fuzz around the edges and losing some of the finer details 🌠of subjects. Keeping your shots clear is a little tricky without the autofocus, though it's pretty easy to adjust most framing on the fly.

Software

Hand holding Poco F7 Pro phone on home screen

(Image credit: Future)

The P🌃oco F7 Pro runs on Android 15 and HyperOS 2, the same as Xiaomi's more premium flagships. The interface is nice and clean, it's pretty much the same as any other Android home screen and menu system, with only a few pre-installed apps occupying the second page. One is a simple Poco news feed, another 🔜is a dedicated Xiaomi Mi store app, and the Opera browser is installed as well. Then there's your usual roster of pre-installed capers, from Amazon to Booking.com.

Everything is where I would expect it to be, with plenty of wallpaper, layout, and drawer customizations available. That all runs nice and smoothly as well, I never noticed any jittering on the screen when moving between menus and apps, there were no translation issues, and deleting the bloatware apps was quick🍌 and painless.

You're also getting access to Xiaomi HypeꦆrAI's software tools, including image editing, speech recognition, and interpreting functionality. On top of that, though the phone also comes with Google Gemini pre-installed, which functions as it does anywhere else.

I didn't find any ♐quirks or bugs with the software or AI feat✃ures in my day to day testing, and everything remained reliable and solid throughout the period.

Unlike Asus or Nubia's gaming phones, the Poco F7 Pro doesn't come with any gaming-specific software features. The former devices ship with dedicated apps to manage your game libraries, settings, and screenshots, while also prov♑iding finer controls over fans and performance. If you're looking to get the most out of that Snapdragon chip, that kind of flexibility can take you pretty far.

Gaming

Poco F7 Pro phone running 3D Mark benchmark on a wooden desk

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The Poco F7 Pro uses an older Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which means it's always going to be outpaced by the likes of the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro with its Snapdragon 8 Elite. Its 3D Mark benchmark numbers also put it below the previous generation Asus phone and, more notably, th🍒e RedMagic 9S Pro. This latter device uses an overclocked 'Leading Version' of the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip to edge ahead in the num💛bers game, while only costing slightly more than the Poco F7 Pro.

That's not to say this is a slouch, in fact I'm pleased with this value proposition overall. The Poco F7 Pro handles more demanding moments of high-performance games well, never stuttering during my PUBG and Call of Duty Mobile tests and handling large board states in MTG Arena particularly smoo🌠thly.

While it scores lowest out of this particularly competitive pool of phones (Asus sits among the top contenders on the market, and you're certainly paying for that power), those numbers still translate into perfectly playable framerates. Sure, you can push the limits of newer, bigger rele🔯ases with a more expensive phone, but the Poco F7 Pro can handle all your usual thumb tappers and then some for far less cash.

There are some hardware features missing from more dedicated gaming phones. With no touch capacitive or physical triggers at the top, Call of Duty shots are a little slower and less comfortable here than on the Asus ROG Phone series. A centered USB-C port means this phone is far friendlier to some of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best mobile controllers,ꦍ though,🔯 a massive benefit over Asus's bizarrely placed connection.

Battery

Powering all that is a 6,000mAh silicon-carbon battery, an impressive leap from the Poco 6 Pro and a larger battery than the 5,300mAh Ultra model. It translates to solid all-day usage, though does so at the expense of wireless charging functionality. When us🌼ing the phone casually day-to-day I could easily get through all my usual YouTube viewing, gaming, emails, and doom-scrolling - sometimes without having to charge until the next day. Running the phone with its screen on for more dedicated testing also didn't disappoint.

The device ran non-stop video for aroundಞ 15 hours and lasted between eight and nine hours when gaming (different tests completed on different games kept these results more varied). That's impressive considering some dedicated gaming phones can rinse th𝓡rough their batteries in just a few hours.

Should you buy the Poco F7 Pro?

Poco F7 Pro phone showing icons while on a wooden desk

(Image credit: Future)

If you're in a territory that supports it, the Poco F7 Pro offers excellent 🐽value as an all-in-one gaming phone. You're not paying flagship prices here, and while there are some hardware and software sacrifices compared to high-end gaming phones, the Poco F7 Pro ticks all the boxes as far as everyday stability and gameplay goes.

With a gorgeous OLED screen that punches well above its price tag, a battery life to be jealous of, and a streamlined, subtle form factor, the F7 Pro can easily slot into your daily life while still giving your games a little more grunt than they may see fཧrom similarly priced Samsung Galaxy A-Series devices or Apple's older releases.

How I tested the Poco F7 Pro

I used the Poco F7 Pro as my daily driver for two weeks, using it alongside the RedMagic 9S Pro and iPhone 15 Plus for ওan additional two weeks after that. I used the device as I normally would any phone for both of those two dedicated weeks of testing, noting battery life, any OS glitches or stutters, charge times, temperatures, and camera quality. On top of that, I performed more demanding battery tests running the phone with its screen at 50% brightness. I primarily played Magic: The Gathering Arena and PUBG during my gaming tests, but also stress-tested in Call of Duty Mobile and performed synthetic benchmarks across 3D Mark's suite of tools.

For more information on how we make our recommendations, check out the full 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:GamesRadar+ Hardware Policy.

We're also rounding up all the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best gaming tablets and the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best gaming earbuds if you're after more mobile play, or check out the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best gaming handhelds for extra portable options.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Persona 5: The Phantom X, Black Wings Game Studio's 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:new Persona 5 mobile spin-off, isn't available in any regions outside of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, and South Korea just yet – but it appears that might change soo꧂n as the game gets a release date in Japan.

The new release date was 𝓡recently revealed by entertainment conglomerate Sega Sammy in its . Listed asꦫ part of the company's planned "roll-out schedule," Persona 5: The Phantom X is first mentioned in the fiscal reports as having been initially launched on April 12, 2024, in "China, South Korea, Traditional Chinese area" on both Android and iOS mobile devices.

As for its future, the presentation highlights that Persona 5: T🍰he Phantom X is set to release in Japan o🅰n both PC and Android or iOS mobile platforms sometime "this summer." While a specific day isn't yet provided by Sega Sammy in its financial reports, it does confirm the circulating rumors that the mobile spin-off is indeed launching outside of its current regions in 2025.

With Sega Sammy's newly unveiled summer release window, it's likely The Phantom X will be available in Japan sometime between June and the end of September. This also lines up with what the game's developers confirmed themselves in the past, that the JRPG spin-off was "to be released in Japan" with pre-registration open, as well as 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:The Phantom X playtest t🗹hat appeared on Steam last year.

There's no telling w⭕hether or not the game will ever release overseas or perhaps even on other platforms, but its launch in Japan on PC is enough to leave Persona stans like myself hopeful that there's more to come of The Ph💮antom X yet.

Need even more to look forward to? Here are other 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:new games coming this year and beyond.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> From now on, Epic's promising 20% on every single Fortnite V-bucks purchase – or any other item you buy in the publisher's free-to-play games. All you have to do is make your purchases directly through Epic rather than a platform-holder's store. As Fortnite makes ready to return to iPhones following years of🀅 legal drama, it's difficult to see this as anything other than one last jab at Apple.

"Starting today, when you make a purchase in Fortnite, Rocket League, and Fall Guys using Epic’s payment system globally on PC, iOS, Android, and the web, you’ll get 20% back in Epic Rewards," the publisher explains in its . 𒅌"You can spend your rewards in Fortnite and our other games, or on the Epic Games Store when you use Epic’s payment system. These 20% rewards in Epic's games are here to stay."

With respect to Fall Guys and Rocket League, the big story here is that these rewards effectively make Fortnite's V-bucks 20% cheaper – with the obvious caveat that you can only spend your rewards balance in Epic's ecosystem. Sti🐟ll, if you're the type to make repeated Fortnite Item Shop purchases, those rewards will add up.

While you'll only get prompted to go to the external Ep🉐ic payment service for your purchases on mobile, console Fortnite players can s๊till get the benefit of the extra rewards by buying through the .

This rewards upgrade comes just as Epic that it's "submitted Fortnite to Apple for review so we can launch on the App Store in the U.S." Apple may yet find some reason to reject the game yet again, ꧑but for now it looks like Fortnite's return to the App Store is finally nigh.

There's some irony here in that Epic once before offered a 20% discount on V-bucks for players bypassing third-party payment options to buy direct from the publisher. That happened in 2020, and it was what prompted Apple and Google to both kick F🐲ortnite from their platforms, resulting in the 澳洲幸🉐运5开奖号码历史查询:legal ಞbattle that's only recently resolved.

These are the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best battle royale games you can play in 2025.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Fortnite Telephone Booths have been used in the past to offer players a Superman-esque changing room to alter their appearance, and they're back in the battle royale for the Star Wars season so players can don a disguise and become a Stormtrooper from the Galactic Empire or First Order.

Wearing this outfit can help you infiltrate Outposts and bases without being detected, but you'll also need to switch your look to tick off one of the Weekly 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite quests, so knowing where you can do 𝐆it is useful information. If you're ready to go undercover with the Dark side, then here's where to find Telephone Booths in 🌄Fortnite and how to use them.

Have you earned the free 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite First Order Stormtrooper skin yet by linking your Epic and MyDisney accounts? We've got the details on how to claim it.

Where to find Telephone Booths in Fortnite

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I have identified the locations of eight Telephone Booths in Fortnite, which I've marked on the map above. These are all connected to Galactic Empire POIs or certain 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite Outposts, which makes sense given the disguise they contain. Bear in mind that these Telephone Booths are positioned where you can access them to don your disguis🌳e without being spotted, so in the case of the Outposts they're tucked behind nearby trees or rocks, and with the First Order Base or Vader Samurai's Solitude t꧂hey're actually placed just outside the Named Location at the end of a zipline for ease of access.

How to use a Telephone Booth to don a𒆙 disguise in Fortnite

Wearing a Galactic Empire Stormtrooper disguise after using a Fortnite Telephone Booth

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To use a Telephone Booth to don a disguise in Fortnite, you just need to approach it then follow the 'Disguise as Imperi🙈aജl Stormtrooper' prompt that appears. This will switch you to the iconic Stormtrooper outfit, while initially displaying an icon over your head (that only you can see) to confirm that you're currently wearing a disguise.

While dressed like this, other Imperial NPCs will not attack you, so you can safely explore Imperial Outposts and Gala﷽ctic Empire POIs without getting into a fight. Your disguꦉise will remain intact until you either damage an opponent or NPC, or take damage yourself, at which point you'll revert back to your original appearance – though you can visit Telephone Booths multiple times in the same match to get your disguise back again.

Watch out for the various Star Wars-themed 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite characters that appear around the island, as some have special story assignments to give you.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Back in 2019, Dbrand launched its limited-edition 'Robot' custom vinyl skins that gave everything from your Xbox Series X/S to your Steam Deck a fresh new look. Now, a whole 6 years later, the brand known for being behind some of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best PS5 accessories has brought it back in 'Glowbot' form - but only for a limited time.

On its own, Robot was one of the brand's more iconic custom skins, featuring a white and black illustrated pattern of what the future might look like once our robotic overlords inevitably take over. There's everything from a claustrophobic pile of electronics and spaceships to what appears to be a little homage to Marvel's Doom standing triumphantly over a pile of human skulls, as you do.

But now, it's been printed on a photoluminescent vinyl, which is fancy speak for "it glows in the dark." The design itself has also had a bit of a makeover, as it's been printed with a higher resolution and ꦺre-vectorized, so you can make out more of its little details.

Official promo image of the Glowbot custom vinyl skin range from Dbrand.

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I'm of the belief that anything is better so long as it glows in the dark, but I did grow up in the 90s, where having a glowing solar system stuck on your ceiling was the epitome of cool. But, one of the most annoying issues of anything glow-in-the-dark was ensuring it charged up properly.

Dbrand has thought of that, and every Glowbot order comes with a free UV light. So you can charge it up without having to hold up your pricey tech to the light in your living room like I had to back in the day.

This "HD remaster" of the original skin collection, as Dbrand puts it, is available but only for a limited time. So if you're desperate to make your gaming setup look like it crawled out of Fallout 4, you need to be quick. You have until May 23 at 12:01 AM EST to grab one for your PS5, smartphone, laptop, iPad, Steam Deck, or Nintendo Switch, and they're only available through the official Dbrand storefront.

The good news is that this release ties into a Dbrand sale, and you can already secure 11% off whatever Glowbot skin you have your heart set on. There's a lot range of discounts available in what they're calling "The Big Short ꧒Sale," which includes 50% off its iconic Darkplate PS5 covers, 40% off Killswitch cases, and more.

If you don't want to cover up your precious console, picking up one of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best PS5 controllers, the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best Xbox Series X controllers, or the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best Nintendo Switch controllers can help give it a well-needed boost.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> The Monopoly Go Tatooine Treasures minigame is available now and is running through May 11, as part of the Star Wars crossover currently taking place in this mob🐼ile board game adaptation. There are some excellent rewards to unlock by digging up treasures, but first you need to earn the Blasters used to shoot away the tiles covering them. With 20 levels to get through and not a lot of time, it pays to understand how it all works to help speed up your progress – so whether you're looking for Tatooine Treasures solutions in Monopoly Go or a list of the rewards available, here's what you need to know.

The quickest way to earn more Blasters during this event is to claim the free 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Monopoly Go dice links and keep moving around the board collecting prizes.

How to play Tatooine Treasures in Monopoly Go

How to play the Monopoly Go Tatooine Treasures minigame

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To play Tatooine Treasures in Monopoly Go, you need to earn Blasters so you can shoot away the squares and uncover the treasures hidden beneath. You earn Blasters by moving around the board and collecting prizes, as well as progressing events such as Tatooine Nights by landing on the Corner Squares. You can then tap on the Blaster icon to the right hand side of the game scr꧋een to enter the Tatooine Treasures minigame.

For each🧸 level, there are outlines of the hidden treasures at the top of the screen, and you tap on squares in the bottom grid to remove them and uncover the treasures. The solid squares cannot be removed, so consider the size and shape of the treasures you're looki🅺ng for to narrow down their possible locations – remember that they can be rotated! Once you reveal one square of a treasure, you should be able to deduce where the remaining squares are from the outline displayed above the grid.

As you progress through the levels, there will be squares that require several Blasters to remove, so try and work around those where possible so you don't waste shots on empty squares. If you're looking for Tatooine Treasures puzzle solutions for each level, then unfortunately these aren't available as the treasure locations appear to be randomized for each player within the grid. We've compared levels between several different players and🧔 found they each have unique solutions, which means you'll need to figure them out for yourself.

Monopoly Go Tatooine Treasures rewards

Monopoly Go Tatooine Treasures rewards

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As you progress through th𒊎e minigame, there are some significant Monopoly Go Tatooine Treasures rewards to be earned, which naturally get better the more levels you complete. The rewards are available through May 11, aಞnd are as follows for each of the 20 levels:

  1. 50 Dice
  2. 100 Dice
  3. Yellow Sticker Pack, 3-7 Blasters, Cash
  4. 300 Dice
  5. 100 Dice
  6. 3-8 Blasters, Cash
  7. 100 Dice
  8. 500 Dice
  9. 150 Dice
  10. 6-10 Blasters, Cash
  11. 250 Dice
  12. 700 Dice, Blue Sticker Pack
  13. Cash
  14. 250 Dice
  15. 4-8 Blasters, Cash
  16. Grogu Token
  17. 200 Dice, 6-14 Blasters, Cash
  18. 500 Dice
  19. Cash
  20. 2,000 Dice, Cash, Purple Sticker Pack

While there are lots of dice to get you moving and stickers to help build your collection, the most interesting Monopoly Go Tatooine Treasures reward is the Grogu Token unlocked by completing level 16, which means you'll be able to travel around the board ꧂as Baby Yoda!

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone has repeatedly said he doesn't intend on ever fully closing the boo𒉰k on his beloved farming sim, and whil🐭e he also has yet to confirm for certain whether it'll ever get another update, he does want to change the way he announces andꩲ releases them.

In an interview with Bobby Lee's TigerBelly podcast (), Barone is (jokingly) confronted about the delay between 1.6's launch on PC and its release on other platforms. 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:The massive update launched in March 2024 on PC and in November 2024 for console and mobile pꦆlatforms.

While console and m💟obile Stardew Valley players waited in agony fo🦋r 1.6, Barone said "it was like nine months of hell" and "it made me very depressed."

That's why, if there is an update 1.7, Barone wan🎶ts everyone to experience it at th🦋e same time.

"I want to make sure that never happens again ... I'll tell you this, if there was gonna be another update, I wouldn't announce it this time until it's completely finished, and I mean I want it to be done on all the platforms, because there was﷽ so much dissatisfaction this time around, and it was really just not fun," Barone said.

At another point in the podcast, Barone was pressed on whether there will ever be a full-on sequel to Stardew Valley, and he sure as hell didn't say no. In fact, he straight up s𓆉aid: "I might eventually make a Stardew Valley 2." So there you have it.

Eric Barone is "committed to not working on Stardew Valley until I'm done with Haunted Chocolatier," but he'll "never say" he's completely done with his magnum opus.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> I know there are plenty of hardworking Stardew Valley farmers – their bones aching, their knees buckling – who are sick of waiting for creator Eric Barone's upcoming adventure game 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Haunted Chocolatier, which was first announced four years ago. So I'm sorry to do this, but you deserve to know that there's anothe♛r game you need to start anticipating: Barone, also known as ConcernedApe, says he might one day make a Stardew Valley sequel.

"I might eventually make a Stardew Valley 2, to be honest" Barone says during of comedian Bobby 𝓡Lee's podcast Tiger Be🦂lly.

But it sounds like turning that throwaway podcast t♔hought into a tangible Steam purchase would be frustrating.

"It's just so much easier to just add more stuff to Stardew Valley than to make a whole new game from scratch," Barone elaborates. "The major systems are already all done. That's the stuff that's not fun to do. When I make an update, it's like, you know – '🐻oh, throw in this, throw in that. Let's add green rain.'"

But what about the financial opportunity Stardew Valley 2 presents? A sequel to one of 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:the most popular farming sims in history woul꧒dn't just be a geyser of oil – it would be a floo🔯d, right?

"I just don't care," Barone replies when Lee asks him why he won'♛t charge for Stardew updates. "I just don't care ❀about money that much, to be honest."

Barone reiterates that, while he won't count out the idea of a Stardew sequel, "I don't want to just be the St💦ardew Valley guy. That's why I'm making Haunted Chocolatier." Which brings me back to ౠmy first point…

Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe worries follow-up Haunted Chocolatier might "ruin the teeth of a whole generation": "I'm thinking about doing it so you can only eat like two chocolates per day."

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> In Genshin Impact update 5.6, material changes were made to several UI elements many months after which banned developer HoYoverse, or publishing arm Cognosphere, from "selling lootboxes to teens🐷 under 16 without parental consent" and alleged that it had deceived "children and other users about the real costs of in-game transactions and odds of obtaining rare prizes."

HoYoverse paid a $20 million fine and was ordered to update how it presents its costs and odds, among other things. It is also rolling out a new wall for age verification for US Genshin players o﷽n May 20, with a July 18, 2025 deadline for completion. "If the verification is not completed by July 20th, 2026, the personal information of your HoYoverse account will be deleted permanently,"

The May 6 Gens🎶hin Impact update made significant changes to the way odds and costs are presented. New disclaimers have been added to the limited-time banners and the in-game premium store, explicitly laying out just how expensive this style of 'gacha' game can be.

How much Genshin Impact really costs

Genshin Impact's Traveller pulls Paimon out a river while using a fishing rod

(Image credit: Hoyoverse)

The limited-time character banner, where players can spend a special Fate currency on batches of 1 🍎or ♐10 lootboxes in the hopes of obtaining the featured character (currently new character Escoffier), has a new description which notes that the "consolidated probability," or the overall odds while accounting for various 'pity' systems that eventually guarantee the desired character, is 1.103%.

As a result, "the cost of obtaining a 5-star event-exclusive chara♈cter may vary from $1.98 to $475.20 (if purchased in USD)." Quite the range!

The limited weapon banner, which was fairly recently updated to be less punishing but is still widely disliked in the Gensꦆhin community, has a similar disclaimer. The consolidated 5-star odds there are 1.48% per wish, reflecting its slightly more generous pity count, so the coꦅst of an exclusive 5-star weapon ranges from $1.98 to $422.40 in USD. A whole $50 cheaper!

To unpack this math, we also have to look at the new blurbs in Genshin's in-game shop, where you would pu🥀rchase Genesis Crystals that can be converted to Primogems and then spent on Fates in confounding increments of 160. Clear as mud, right?

The shop now includes a Fate calculator of sorts, indicating how many pulls you're getting for your money. Here's the shortlist, which notably includes the first-time buyer bonus of doubled Genesis Crystals – an incentive to start spending, because companies know that after you spend once, you're 💯more likely to spend again.

  • $0.99 - 60 + 60 Genesis Crystals, or 0.7 Fates
  • $4.99 - 300 + 300 Genesis Crystals, or 3.7 Fates
  • $14.99 - 980 + 980 Genesis Crystals, or 12.2 Fates
  • $29.99 - 1,980 + 1,980 Genesis Crystals, or 24.7 Fates
  • $49.99 - 3,280 + 3,280 Genesis Crystals, or 41 Fates
  • $99.99 - 6,480 + 6,480 Genesis Crystals, or 81 Fates

If you ☂remove these fi🔜rst-time bonuses and keep spending hypothetical money, the cost of buying Fates outright rises dramatically, hence the $475 ceiling in the character disclaimer.

HoYoverse is essentially saying that that's the most it could cost if we 🔥assume – not unreasonably, given the low rates – that you get unlucky and have to rely on the built-in guarantee to get your character.

This also ass🥃umes you're brute-forcing the cost with real money alone, ignoring the Primogems and Fates given out in-game through regular rewards and special events.

Genshin Impact has not changed its drop rates or prices here, but these disclaimers are stil𝓀l a pretty big deal.

Genshin Impact character Escoffier looks at jarred fruit in contemplation

(Image credit: HoYoverse)

Gacha games like Genshin have historically gone out of their way to conce💧al and downplay costs with multiple currencies that obscure where exactly your money is going (into a black hole) and how much you'll need to spend to get what you want (more than you think).

This can act as a smokescreen or psychological cushion thaꦿt makes it easier to spend since it feels like you're getting more for your money, or easier to spend more because you realize too late that you didn't buy en🧸ough of whatever currency and the sunk cost fallacy is banging on your door like a hurricane.

In reality, dropp꧃ing $100 in Genshin, withou🅰t a first-time bonus, doesn't even guarantee a single 5-star character or weapon.

This update, prompted by the FTC's order, has blown that smokescreen away. The FTC spells this out in its report on the complaint filed by the Department of Justi🍬ce "upon referral from the Commission."

"Genshin Impact’s purchasing process obscures the reality that consumers commonly must spend ꦅlarge amounts of real money to obtain 'five-star prizes,' and that some children have spent hundreds or even thousands of dollars to win them," it reads. "The complaint alleges that the system is challenging and confusing, particularly fo𝔍r children and teens."

Genshin Impact Emilie portrait

(Image credit: HoYoverse)

It's worth noting here that, in the storied history of gacha games, the biggest spenders, the so-called 'whales' that companies seek to harpoon, have spent more than just a few thousand dollars. In April 2024, gacha YouTuber Xlice posted a👍 video🍨 reviewing the account of . (Credit where it's due: the same player makes a point to .)

The FTC continues: "Players must exchange real dollars for bundles of virtual currency that then have to be re-exchanged multiple times to open loot boxes, with exchange rates in unusual denominations. This complicated system, according to the complaint, misleads consumers about the amount of money that players spend on loot boxes on an ongoing basis, and the amount of money that players would likely need to spe🍸nd to obtain certain prizes."

If the idea of spending over $400 on a single character or weapon in a video game, or spending $100 on microtransactions without even getting what you want, sounds absurd, well, good. It should sound absurd. And I say that as someone who's played Genshin Impact almost every day since it launched in September 2020 and just recen🎶tly got into HoYo's newest gam⛎e, Zenless Zone Zero.

I always compare these games to alcohol. They are inherently hazardous and fully capable of ruining your life or finances if you let them, but 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:they can a𓆉lso be fun when enjoyed responsibly and in moderation. (Ironically, I don't drink!) Also: kids shouldn't ha🎐ve 🎃them.

These are the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best games to play in 2025, so far.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Fortnite X-Wings and TIE Fighters will give you a significant advantage in the battle royale if you can pilot them, to the point that some players are calling for them to be nerfed or even removed completely. There aren't many of these iconic Star Wars ships available in each match, which is probably for the best as they will not only help you travel quickly around the island but their devastating weapons give you firepower superiority over your enemies in 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite Season 3. If you're looking to use🐓 them for specific quests or to gain a tactical boost, here's where to 🐽find TIE Fighters and X-Wings in Fortnite.

Have you claimed the free 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite First Order Stormtrooper skin yet by linking your Epic and MyDisney accounts? If not then we'll show you how to do it.

Where to find X-Wings and TIE Fighters ꦍin Fortnite

Fortnite X-Wings and TIE Fighters locations map

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On the map above, I've marked all of the X-Wing and TIE Fighter locations in Fortnite around the island. Naturally, the X-Wings are concentrated around the Light Side controlled areas of the Resistance Base and Outpost Enclave, while the TIE Fighters are generally found in the Dark Side regions of the First Order Base and Vader Samurai's Solitude.

Note that the TIE Fighter south of the Flooded Frogs POI is initially broken, but if you interact with the terminal nearby you'll trigger a simple Story entry in the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite quests. Gather the three fuel containers then fix the TIE Fighter and you can 💦fly a🤡way in it.

How to fly X-Wings and TIE Fighters in Fortnite

Fortnite X-Wings and TIE Fighters

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Flying X-Wings and TIE Fighters in Fortnite can be a little tricky at first, as the controls aren't particularly intuitive. You need to push the left stick up to increase power so your chosen ship starts moving forward, and then you can use the right stick to look around which will steer you. While moving the left stick up and down will a𝐆djust your set speed, you'll need to hold it up to maintain maximum velocity, and this can by temporarily increased by hitting the boost button.

If your ship health gets reduced to zero then iꦛt will crash land and you'll be ejected from the cockpit, but if you wait a short time it will regenerate so it can be used again. The bar above your ship health shows how many of the three regenerations you have left, before it is destroyed for good.

Keep an eye out for the Star Wars-themed 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Fortnite characters that appear around the island, as some have special story assignments for you.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Churchill Downs, the site of the Kentucky Derby and many other horse races, was cold and muddy on Saturday, May 3, 2025. That didn't stop hundreds of people – decked out in their finest dresses, suits, and of course hats with a layer of rain ponch⭕o on top – from attending, nor did it stop me.

The only difference is I wasn't there for the actual Derby; I was there for one reason and one reason only: to play a ho🧸rse girl gacha game.

I'd discovered some weeks prior that Japanese developer Cygames, known for popular titles like Granblue Fantasy and Shadowverse among others, would where physical horses zoom aro🔜und and people mak🌸e bets. The unlikely connective tissue between the two is the popular mobile video game Umamusume: Pretty Derby.

On your marks

A screenshot of the top menu in the PC Steam version of Umamusume: Pretty Derby, showing your featured horse girl on the left of the screen and further menus on the right. The girl is saying:

(Image credit: Cygames)

If you're not familiar, Umamusume: Pretty Derby sees players train and compete with horse girls – broadly referred to as Umamusume, both plural and singular – that you can "recruit" via digital currenಞcy that you can buy or earn for free, inspired by actual Japanese racehorses. Taking part in races allows you to improve your favorite racer's stats, and between each you can forge bonds with others as you build your stable of stars. There's an idol aspect to it all, with the management of relationships and school life and events, and that even includes concerts.

And Umamusume: Pretty Derby is wildly successful in Japan despite its age – the app l💧aunched back in 2021, and the manga it's based on released back in 2016. According to , while the Dragon Quest franchise beat it out on mobile in the country across multiple games, Pretty Derby was top dog (top horse?) for a single game. This, according to the report, was thanks in part to the game's third anniversary celebration driving revenue increases.

Even so, it struck me as particularly odd and amusing at the time that Cygames would bother as despite its overall popularity, Umamusume: Pretty Derby still has not actually been released in English. (The English release date was later announced, ahead of the event, as June 26.🐭) But the sponsorship announcement indicated there'd be an actual, physical Cygames booth located in Churchill Downs' infield… with Umamusume: Pretty Derby playable.

Get set… Go!

A photo from the 2025 Kentucky Derby's Umamusume: Pretty Derby booth showing a big comfy couch for event goers to relax upon while they ponder all things Umamusume

(Image credit: Cygames)

As it happens, I'm actually based out of Louisville, KY, which is rarely helpful in my line of work and often instead actively troublesome. And the Kentucky Derby also happens to, well, happen in Louisville, KY. In this particular moment, the stars aligned, and a lengthy back-and-forth email that initially seemed surprised by my inter♑est did end with me getting assurances that yes💟, I really could come play during the Derby.

"The path there was muddy and littไered with discarded White Claw and High Noon cans"

And so, on an exceedingly rainy Saturday, I walked for an hour to play the horse girl 🃏gacha gꦉame Umamusume: Pretty Derby at the actual Kentucky Derby. The path there was muddy and littered with discarded White Claw and High Noon cans, and roughly 90% of the people I encountered fell easily within a small number of college student stereotypes. Given the proximity to the University of Louisville, I wasn't exactly shocked.

But I had wondered from the jump whether the vibes juxtaposition of the two would even remotely work. When I think of Cygames taking its games on the road, I think of, say, Anime Expo with an orderly-if-chaotic booth. Not the racetrack, and certainly not the infield of one. I'm not alone either, as Sam Aune of Sensor Tower , 🌱"I have to wonder how much their audience overlaps with the Kentucky Derby audience."

Horse girl Special Week enjoys a meal with her friends in a cafe in Umamusume: Pretty Derby

(Image credit: Cygames)

And yet there Cygames was, ꦑwith its wet tent squeezed between the U.S. Army Reserve and a much larger tent for betting owned 💖and operated by Churchill Downs itself. Several staff members milled about and smiled, offering fans and pens while people in various states of drenched and drunk filtered in and out.

While Cygames provided demos for Shadowverse: Worlds Beyond, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising, aღnd Granblue Fantasy: Relink in addition to Umamusume: Pretty Derby, by far the bigg♔est draw for wanderers seemed to be a photo opportunity in the corner that was basically an excuse to pose with some professional lighting. The trajectory for most folks seemed to be 1) ducking out of the rain because the tent happened to be there and open before 2) getting convinced to snap a free photo and then 3) ducking back out.

Game time

A photo from the 2025 Kentucky Derby's Umamusume: Pretty Derby booth showing the game in action on a big tablet, with nearby figures of characters from the game

(Image credit: Cygames)

"What I saw was polished and well produced, an♏d it does genuinely feel like it will serve a unique n💮iche"

In total, I spent roughly two hours hanging out with my digital Umamusume pals between the main story, hangout events, career mode, and tutorial section. While the text was entirely in English, only Japanese VO was available, making it difficult to gauge what the final product might actually look li🐠ke come the end of June as I only scratched the surface and couldn't get a good sense of the monetization or rates as free banners seemed to be entirely turned off.

As someone only tangentially aware of the franchise, the breadth and depth of Umamusume: Pretty Derby was surprising. Races are surprisingly complicated with stats like Guts, Power, Wit; chosen stances like Pace or𒆙 Front to keep close to the pack to overtake later or try to stay in the lead from the jump; and a variety of skills, moods, and more. There's plenty of granularity there for anyone that wants it, and the majority of my time was spent training, throwing myself against a race, and training more.

A horse girl sprints through the race track in Umamusume: Pretty Derby thinking:

(Image credit: Cygames)

But it all comes dow💝n to launch in the end. Will it update regularly enough? What kind of bugs might there be? How stingy will the gacha elements feel? How about the full translation – will it be good? What I saw was polished and well produced, andꦍ it does genuinely feel like it will serve a unique, underserved niche in the market.

Part of that belief was reaffirmed then and there at the Kentucky Derby, even. While the vast majority of patrons that managed to wander into the tent were intrigued at best by Umamusume: Pretty Derby, tapping for a bit beforeꦚ abandoning it, as I was getting ready to leave a pair of young men excitedly beelined straight toward it when they saw the logo outside. They'd come from Chicago, and told me at least one big reason was to play the horse girl gacha game.

Umamusume: Pretty Derby officially launches in English on June 26, 2025 for iOS, Android, and PC via Steam.


Want more, erm, racing games I guess? We've got our heated ranking for the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best racing games that'll make you feel the speed!

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Mobile gamers, nerds, on-the-go players, lend me your ears. Backbone (of Backbone One fame) has finally launched a new mobile controller to the 🔜mass♔es. The Backbone Pro hits the shelves today, bringing new features and a slightly increased size to your remote-playing hands.

On paper, that sounds like the really exciting news many of us have been waiting for from this manufacturer. It has been five years since the launch of the Backbone One, and plenty of cheaper, arguably better 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:mobile controllers have arrived since. While I'm excited to hear about a new product from this brand, I'm not sure the Backbone Pro is what I was hoping for. For starters, it'll set you back , which🐬 is more tha🐓n some full-sized, customizable controllers cost. While the new Pro model is bigger than the original, it isn't by much, as you'll see from the images.

Backbone Pro | $169.99 at Backbone
The Backbone Pro is available now through Backbone's website. In time, it will likely launch at participating retailers, which could include Best Buy, Target, Walmart, Apple, and Amazon - based on availabi𝓰lity of the original Backbone One.

Buy it if:

✅ You like the size and build of the original Backbone
✅ You want two back buttons
✅ You aren't in need of a PlayStation version

Don't buy it if:

❌ You want to game on the go, but not for this price
❌ Want a larger, more comfortable mobile pad

On the bright side, there are two back buttons on the Pro model, whi🅷ch look to be integrated into the insides of the grips. This was the design perk I was hoping for the most, since a smaller controller can really benefit from back buttons that prevent too much awkward thumb work. Backbone says its new Pro controller has been redesigned from the ground up, but it sports a very familiar look overall. The grips are slightly extended, hopefully giving our pinkies more room to rest. The grips also have a bit more girth, hopefully making ♔it more ergonomic overall.

If the new design leaves you a bit miffed, there are some new features you might like instead. Alongside the regular Handheld mode we all know mobile controllers for, Backbone Pro will also be able to connect via Bluetooth, potentially working as a 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:PC controller. This does open up the value of the Back🌊bone Pro slightly, since you'll be able 𓆏to use it more as a multiplatform controller as opposed to just an on-the-go solution you throw in your backpack.

A marketing reveal image of the Backbone Pro controller holding a phone that's displaying Fortnite

(Image credit: Backbone)

Thanks to Backbone's app and user interface, you can remap every button on the Backbone Pro and create tailored control profil𓆏es. Speaking of the app, Backbone+ subscribers will have access to a rotating library of free games that will have enhanced features for the new controller.

As this is a brand new product, there's no word at launch about a PlayStation or Xbox licensed version. This could throw up issues for PS5 players looking for an upgrade, since without that licensing, Remote Play may not be possible. Original Backbone One controllers couldn't use PS5 Remote Play, for instance, and besides the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:GameSir G8 Galileo, there aren't many non-licensed mobile pads that can do🐽 it. Cloud Stream꧒ing on Xbox Game Pass should be possible, though.

Is the Backbone Pro worth it?

The Backbone Pro on an orange background

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We have a lot to thank 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Backbone One for, if you ask me. The way I see it, this brand kicked off the wave of mobile controllers we have in the market today. I do think a remote play, handheld surge was bound to happen after the popularity of the original Nintendoܫ Switch; Backbone was just the first brand to bring it to the mobile mainstream. The problem is that a surge o🥃f mobile controllers has now happened, and many rivals have improved the Backbone formula in terms of comfort, usability, and functionality, all while charging a lower price.

The GameSir G8 costs $100 less than the new Backbone Pro, and thanks to its longer grips and more convenient, pivoting USB-C connector, it easily stole the top position on our mobile controller leaderboard. The 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Scuf Nomad takes the fight directly to the Backbone One with a similar size but more comfortable, symmetrical thumbsticks. It costs $99. The 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Asus ROG Tessen has excellent back paddles and can fold up for more convenience than Backbone One or Pro. It's priced at $109.99. The 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Razer Kishi Ultra and ELO ๊Vagabond both offer a full-sized feel with extra functionality and Hall sensor sticks. They're probably the most premium options in the market, and they cost less than the Backbone 🦋Pro.

In short, I'm not sure the Backbone Pro does enough to warrant that price in a market that's already surpassed it at a cheaper price point. The 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Victrix Pro BFG for Xbox is my current favorite controller on the shelves for🦩 any platform. It has a modular design, four back buttons, and all the versatility you could want. It costs the same as the Backbone Pro, and I know which one I'd rather invest in.


For more on the latest gamepads, check out the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best PS5 controllers, the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best Xbox Series X controllers, and the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best joysticks.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Almost 10🐻 years since it was killed off for good, it appears that one long-forgotten Borderlands MMO has a chance of coming back from the dead thanks to one dedicated fan.

I can hear your confusion already, "what Borderlands MMO?" You'd be totally forgiven if you'🍌d never heard of it – titled Borderlands Online, the MMO was announc🧜ed back in 2014 and was set to release exclusively in China.

Less than a year later, dreams for the game were crushed as 2K China was shut down. A at the time, saying that it was "determined that the additional time required to finish current projects at ꦚthe studio, particularly Borderlands Online, would not yi꧅eld a favorable return on investment."

You'd think that'd mark the end of the MMO for good, but as , a glimmer of hope has emerged thanks to dataminer, modder, and game developer @EpicNNG on Twitter. Last week, the dataminer took to the platform : "BREAKING: I HAVE SUCCESSFULLY OBTAINED A BUILD OF 🌞THE CHINESE BORDERLANDS ONLINE MMO."

For a while, @EpicNNG was stuck on the MMO's login screen, despite having "a ton of good ideas to brute force" their waౠy in. However, even after they "just kept running into walls," the dataminer was determined to make the long-lost game accessible to the masses: "Won't give up tho🙈ugh, I'll make sure the community gets to experience this game one way or another."

Thankfully, it didn't take too long for the first major hurdle to be conquered, as @EpicNNG has gotten past the login screen and made it to the MMO's character creator. "Here is gameplay of the Character Creator in Borderlands ONLINE, running for the first time since it got shut down," they share. "Customization for each character is rather limited, but cool regardless. So surreal 🧜to have access to this in 2025."

For now, you apparently get "stuck on an infinite loading screen after making a vault hunter," but it sounds like this is just the start of a bigger project for @EpicNNG. "Since servers are dead, I think I'll go for the name 'Borderlands Offline,'" they ponder. "It will also need uncapped FPS, FOV changes, translating to English, and hopefully that's it. I gues✱s you could say it needs a… Redu🔴x?"

From the outside, that frankly doesn't sound like a small amount of work – translation alone sounds like it could be quite a task. However, the fact th🍌at Borderlands fans now have a chance of playing something once lost to time is an enormous win.

Borderlands fans really can't stop winning, as only last week it was announced that 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Borderlands 4 is releasing 11 days earlier than previously expected. That's a much better situation than GTA fans have found themselves in, as Rockstar, on the other hand, announced that 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:GTA 6 has been 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:pushed back to next May.

In the meantime, be sure to check out our roundup of the 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:best MMORPGs you can play right now.

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> Persona♛ and Shin Megami Tensei's iconic artist Kazuma Kaneko has trained an AI model to create artwork based on his style fo꧂r his next game, but in the end, he reckons it would've been quicker to just create the art himself.

Former Atlus artist Kazuma Kaneko is one of those video game artists that has cemented themselves as a legend thanks to their style. From the early days of the Megami Tensei, through Shin Megami Tensei, Persona, Devil Summoner, and most recently, 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Metaphor: ReFantazio Kaneko's art style and demon designs have been as much of a main character of the series as anything else. Kaneko was even brought on by Capcom to design Dante and Vergil's Devil Trigger designs for 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Devil May Cry 3.

Kaneko left Atlus in 2023 and jo൲ined mobile developer Colopl, and after a few years of silence, their first game together is now revealed. Tsukuyomi: The Divine Hunter is a dungeon-crawling roguelike in which you participate in battles with "Jinma cards" in an effort to c⛎onquer a structure called the Steel Tower.

One of the biggest new mechanics in the game is something known as the AI Kaneko System, which creates brand-new cards with AI-generated artwork based on your actions in-gamꦆe, like deciding whether to help NPCs🍒 or not or your battle history. Players will be able to upload their AI-generated cards, with popular ones being turned into actual cards down the line.

Speaking to (via ), Kaneko spoke about the process of training this AI model alongside the game's producer Yusuke Saito. Saito confirmed that the illustrations were trained on illustrations made after he joined Colopl, rather than basing it off his Atlus work: "we had it cr𓆉eate tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands, of illustrations, and we continued to train it on the o𒊎nes that Kaneko thought were closest to his drawings."

Although Saito admits, "We can't expect it to be "Kanekoꦓ-san's creativity itself." And since we can't expect that, we ca🅠n't expect Kaneko-san's fans to be satisfied with it"

Kaneko said the generation process was easy for human characters, but as we know, his monster designs💎 are the main event, and these proved to be a little harder to the point where this training process turned out to take longer than his regular output.

Kaneko said, "it's ⭕difficult to get it to draw creatures that don't actually exist, like 'a creature with two heads,'" Kaneko added, "Once it manages to output a similar image, I som🏅etimes combine multiple images here to get closer to the image I want. To be honest, it's quicker for me to draw it myself from start to finish."

After nailing his first JRPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio's lead UI designer has one piece of advice for his old self: "Your PC is going to break in 2021. Do something about it!"

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Stardew Valley creator Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone didn't think the life sim's most-hat♚ed character would be quite as unpopular as he is because, according to the developer, Pierre's ♏not as awful as some fans make out.

There's a running joke (sometimes not a joke) in the community about how darn insufferable Pelican Town's local shop owner Pierre can be. For one, he makes some questionable comments during his daughter Abigail's questline. He's also hiding a 'secret stash' from his wife that you can confr𝕴ont him about. And perhaps his worst sin of all? He closes shop every Wednesday.

But in an interview with , Barone defends the hard-working dad whꦗo doeꦉs his best to keep his small business open amid megacorp Joja Mart's expansion.

"I assumed people wouldn't like Pierre, but I didn't realize the extend to which they would hate Pierre," Bar🍸one said. "And, I think, I kind of advocate for Pierre a little ♓bit. I think he's not as bad as some people think. I mean, he does, after all - well, I don't want to spoil it - but he plays a crucial role in the community center path, you know, at the end of the game."

Barone's of course referring to the cutscene that plays if you decide to rebuild the community center instead of siding with Joja Mart to turn it into a warehouse. That's a conflict 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Bar🌟one regrets making so𓄧 "black and white," as he said if he could rewind time, he'd add a little bit more 🅘"nuance" to the storyline.

ConcernedApe regrets making Stardew Valley's fishing minigame "too hard" when you start out, but still thinks it's good overall: "I know it's controversial"

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<![CDATA[ Latest from GamesRadar+ UK in Mobile-gaming ]]> 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Stardew Valley's creator reckons its central decision between building a community center or helping a giant supermarket chain from turning it into a 💮warehouse was too "black and white."

Stardew Valley doesn't offer a ton of tough, moral choices, except for the objective at the heart of the game. You can choose to grind, build friendships, and work together with the other villagers to restore the community center. Or you can pay💦 to turn it into a Joja warehouse - the basic r▨ewards are the same, but the journey to get there differs.

Speaking to , Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone said he wo🦋uld have to "lean community center," even though the decision is "one of the thing✱s I kind of regret about Stardew Valley."

"I feel like it's a little bit too on the nose with, like, 'Joja are the bad guys and the community center is the right way to do it,'" Barone said. "It's like, I think if I made Stardew Valley again, I would try to be a little more nuanced. Like, maybe there are some positives to Joja, you know? Nothing is ever that black and white in reality. There's usually nuance to everything. And that was something that I wanted to have in Stardew Valley - like nuance and things - but I kind of failed in that p🌃articular aspect, I would say."

Of course, in the context of the game, who could blame Barone for siding with the community center? The player character finds comfort in🎶 rural life after having escaped a mindless office job working for𝔉 JojaMart, so falling back into their clutches feels like falling back into your old ways.

Maybe Barone's next game, 澳洲幸运5开奖号码历史查询:Haunted Chocolatier, will have a little more of that 🧸"nuance" he's after.

ConcernedApe regrets making Stardew Valley's fishing minigame "too hard" when you start out, but still thinks it's good overall: "I know it's controversial"

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