Since 2020, Destiny 2 has pit the three Guardian classes against each other in the Guardian Games to determine whether the Titans, the Warlocks, or the Hunters will reign supreme for a year. On March 11, the 2025 Guardian Games will begin with a few changes. Guardian Games Nightfalls and Focused Activities have been dropped from this year's event. In their place is a new boss rush mode called Rushdown, which looks like it will test even the most seasoned Destiny 2 players.

Bungie has shared the details for this year's Guardian Games, including the way that Rushdown will work. Rushdown will assemble bosses from the campaigns, the seasonal story missions, and the exotic missions in battles that will get exponentially more difficult for players. Each run through Rushdown will feature five boss encounters, all of which must be completed before time expires. Time gets added to the clock with each boss that goes down, and teams that finish more quickly have a better chance of earning higher quality rewards.

Rushdown includes warm-up, standard, and expert modes, but only the last two will include combatants with modifiers while also letting players receive revive tokens. However, players will get a higher score if they use fewer revive tokens. All three modes will be open for standard matchmaking, class-based matchmaking, and private fireteam matches. Players will be judged by how many bosses they defeated and by their overall score.

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Crunchyroll is currently hosting a big sale on anime releases, discounting hundreds of Blu-rays, DVDs, and even collector's editions. There are some great deals to take advantage of, so if you're looking to treat yourself or an anime fan in your life, check a few of our favorite anime Blu-rays included in the sale below, or head over to Crunchyroll to browse all the discounts.

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Several classic series on on sale, including FLCL - The Complete Series for $27 (was $45). This Blu-ray contains the original six-episode sci-fi series, and you can pair it with FLCL Progressive Alternative, which includes both six-episode sequel seasons for $40.48 (was $45), to get the full series. FLCL is often cited as one of the best anime ever thanks to its exquisite animation, incredible soundtrack from rock band The Pillows, and a touching tale that has stood the test of time.

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Fanatical launched a new edition of its Platinum Bundle deal, a build-your-own collection of PC games. There are 21 games to pick from, including the SteamWorld Classics Bundle, Anodyne 2, Skatebird, and more, and most of the games available in the bundle are Steam Deck Verified or Playable.

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Like other build-you-own Fanatical bundles, the Platinum Bundle offers a scaling pricing model. The deal starts with three games for $10 ($3.33 per key), and the price per key drops as you add more games to your cart. Add five or more games for just $3 per key or seven or more games for $2.85 per key. There is no limit on how many games you can pick, and if you add all 21 to your bundle, you'll pay just $59.85, which is a massive discount compared to the $383 total value of the full bundle.

The big draw here is SteamWorld Classics Bundle, which offers four games in one. Unless it's a sequel, each SteamWorld game is a completely different experience when compared to other titles in the series, but they do share a world in which Steampunk-powered robots eke out a living. This bundle includes the side-scrolling metroidvania platformers SteamWorld Dig and SteamWorld Dig 2, the turn-based tactics game SteamWorld Heist, and the party-based RPG SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech.

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Split Fiction is the latest co-op adventure game from Hazelight, the studio behind Game of the Year winner It Takes Two as well as prison escape game A Way Out. Alternating between sci-fi and fantasy world, Split Fiction requires communication, cooperation, and puzzle-solving skills if you want to make it all the way through. However, it's not too long of a game, and you'll soon be reaching the end if you work well with your co-op partner.

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• How long to beat Split Fiction - main story length
• How long to beat Split Fiction - 100% completion

How long to beat Split Fiction - main story length

If you focus solely on the main story and don't complete any of the Split Fiction side stories, you can expect to finish the game in around 12 hours. However, we don't recommend taking this approach as the multitude of side stories flesh out Zoe and Mio's characters and provide important context to their history.

How long to beat Split Fiction - 100% completion

For those that want to achieve everything in Split Fiction, including the achievements, you should expect to complete the game in around 16 hours.

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The Ice King's deception in Split Fiction starts early on, as Mio and Zoe will need to work together to solve several puzzles before they can meet him. The first of these is the door puzzle, which throws players off by providing almost useless symbols into the mix.

Ice King Palace door puzzleIce King Palace door puzzle solution

The instinct is to look at the symbols and match them with the icons on the door, but this isn't quite the way to solve this puzzle. When you get to the large door with the symbols on, turn Zoe into her fairy form and use the nearby flower trail to gain access through the door via the lock. Meanwhile, Mio should wait outside in her monkey form.

When she gets inside, Zoe will spot a lever and four buttons that control the outside buttons. Instead of matching the symbols, you want to get the notches around the outside of the buttons to line up with the flowing vines until they light up.

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Pokemon Go is on the go again and traveling to the city of lights. Niantic, the developer of Pokemon Go, has announced that Pokemon Go Fest is heading to Paris, France and inviting trainers from all over the world to take part in the celebration.

Via the Pokemon Go official site, Pokemon Go Fest: Paris will take place in the city of Paris and the Parc de Sceaux from June 13-15. Early bird tickets are on sale today, March 6, before the tickets go up to full price on April 2. This event will feature the Pokemon Go debut of Volcanion, Every player with a ticket will receive access to special research about the creature and get a chance to encounter it.

The official poster for Pokemon Go Fest: Paris

Players on hand will also have the first opportunity to see the new forms of Crowned Sword Zacian and Crowned Shield Zamazenta during Five Star Raids. As in Pokemon Go Fest's previous stops, Niantic will provide a curated route that will let players take in some of Paris' landmarks while keeping an eye out for elusive Pokemon. The Parc de Sceaux will have real-life Pokemon habitats where players can meet Pokemon mascots and trainers, compete head-to-head in the PVP battle ground, and shop for exclusive merchandise.

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In WWE 2K25's new Island mode, you'll explore an open-world PvPvE hub full of shops, events, and other players. But one thing you might lose track of is how to change your character's appearance in The Island. In our brief guide, we'll walk you through how to do just that, so your future WWE superstar can look just the way you want them to. Better yet, this same method we'll show you also lets you adjust their moveset to your liking.

How to customize your character's appearance and moves in WWE 2K25 The Island

There's only one way to change what your character looks like in The Island, since it's a mode split off from your library of create-a-wrestlers (CAWs) and your MyRise story mode superstar. When you create your Island character, the game might usher you right past the customization suite, leaving you to need to get back to it after some brief onboarding into the new mode.

Once you can freely explore the Island, you'll want to look for a pathway between the pink-colored barber shop and the Nike and Jordan stores. Down that way, you'll see an elaborate building decorated with Cody Rhodes' American Nightmare logo.

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An unannounced game from Respawn Entertainment, the studio behind Apex Legends and the Star Wars Jedi games, was apparently scrapped this week.

Former Respawn production coordinator Emilee Evans shared in a LinkedIn post on Wednesday that the "unannounced incubation project" she was involved in for the past year was canceled this week. While there is no concrete information on what the project was, a job posting for the studio's incubation game team from Respawn last year hinted that it was a multiplayer FPS in very early stages.

Reports indicated that Respawn was working on a game in the Titanfall universe, though it wasn't necessarily Titanfall 3. Titanfall director Steve Fukuda was also in charge of a small team for a project unrelated to Titanfall, as of 2023. It is unclear if the recently canceled game was either of these projects.

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Jackbox Games has been around in multiple incarnations over the past three decades thanks to its addictive party games, including You Don't Know Jack. Now, Jackbox's library of gaming titles is making the leap to smart TVs, courtesy of the new Jackbox app.

Via Jackbox Games' official site, the company announced that the app is a result of a partnership with Amazon Web Services GameLift Streams, which will utilize the cloud to launch Jackbox's titles on smart TVs and other platforms.

While the announcement doesn't mention any specific titles that will be included, it does note that the Jackbox app "will offer a small collection of ad-supported games for free." The company indicated that it plans to eventually offer the full catalogue of Jackbox Games titles as a subscription service, but didn't offer any hints as to how much that would cost or when it might come to fruition. Jackbox also suggested that the app could be headed to additional platforms if it gets a favorable response.

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After loads of rumors, delays, and brief glimpses of the game, the Korean-made life simulator known as InZoi is almost here. This detailed (and visually stunning) life-sim has fans of the genre--especially weary players of the struggling Sims franchise--very excited for its upcoming release.

But what exactly is InZoi? What does its gameplay consist of? Most importantly, when is it coming out? Curious life-sim fans need not worry--we've got all the answers. Keep reading for a deep dive into everything we currently know about InZOI.

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When does InZoi launch?

InZoi is set to release in early access on March 28, 2025, a date confirmed by InZoi director Hyungjun "Kjun" Kim during a discussion on the official InZoi Discord server. This is March 27 in the US.

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Fans waiting for news regarding updates or additional DLC for Starfield will have to wait a while longer, as developer Bethesda Softworks has acknowledged the lack of updates but promises "exciting things" are in the works for later this year.

In response to a fan on X asking Bethesda to more clearly communicate what's happening with the game's next update or DLC, the official Starfield account responded by saying it knows fans are eager for news and that the development team has been "hard at work."

We know you're eager for an update, and we truly appreciate your passion for Starfield. The team has been hard at work, and while we're not ready to share specific details just yet, we have a lot of exciting things planned for the game this year that we can't wait to talk about… https://t.co/XJDGkAEv8m

— Starfield (@StarfieldGame) March 6, 2025

"We know you're eager for an update, and we truly appreciate your passion for Starfield," the post reads. "The team has been hard at work, and while we're not ready to share specific details just yet, we have a lot of exciting things planned for the game this year that we can't wait to talk about when the time is right."

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Microsoft has announced a new edition of Free Play Days, offering free access to four games starting today, March 6 and ending on March 10.

The biggest game on the list is Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. Ubisoft's popular shooter has entered its 10th year and Xbox Game Pass subscribers can check it out for free. It's especially good timing as the franchise is preparing for its biggest transformation yet with Siege X later this month. This game is also getting a bonus day, so it's available until Monday, March 10 at 11:59 AM PT / 2:59 PM ET.

AEW: Fight Forever and Test Drive Unlimited Crown are available until Sunday, March 9 at 11:59 PM PT / 2:59 AM ET. They also both require Xbox Game Pass subscriptions.

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Microsoft is not having a good week with its Xbox firmware updates. Just hours after the latest Xbox Insider update reportedly reverted consoles back to their factory settings, Microsoft has acknowledged that the new firmware for Xbox wireless controllers has caused some problems with Bluetooth connectivity and performance.

In an update on the Xbox support site, Microsoft specifies that the Xbox wireless controllers firmware update is specifically causing some issues with "older non-Xbox devices." Microsoft's suggestion is that if players are having trouble with their controller's Bluetooth connectivity, then they should revert the controllers to a previous firmware. A follow-up message on social media indicates that Xbox Support is looking for a more permanent solution.

We are aware of an issue with the Xbox Wireless Controller 5.23.5.0 firmware update. Our teams are actively working on a solution. In the meantime, players can revert their controller's firmware by following the steps provided on Xbox Support: https://t.co/JkGBDUCaR8

— Xbox Support (@XboxSupport) March 6, 2025

As annoying as that issue may be, it pales in comparison to the adverse effects of the Xbox Insider update. Users are reporting that the firmware did not erase the games that they had downloaded on their consoles, but everything else was essentially starting over from scratch. Ironically, that Insider update was meant to fix a minor issue regarding the way players view their Xbox profiles. Entirely erasing those profiles was an unintended consequence.

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While traveling throughout Mio and Zoe's fictional worlds, you might notice benches spread across the levels. There are six benches in Split Fiction in total, and resting on all of them will give you an insight into their worlds in the form of a short conversation. It'll also give you the Sisters: A Tale of Two Besties achievement, so they're worth seeking out if you're trying to get all of the trophies. Both girls must sit on the bench for it to count, and you'll know it's successful if the cameras pan together and the conversation begins.

Below we've laid out all six benches in Split Fiction and precisely where to find them. Plan ahead with our guide as some of these can be easily missed or cut off by triggering cutscenes or parts of a level.

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Neon Revenge

The first bench is near the pool section, which is also the same area as the Mountain Hike side story. After landing on the hotel roof, head to the back and use the zipline to get to the next balcony across. On the left you'll see the bench. If you jump onto the passing car to progress the level, you can't go back, so make sure to seek this out before you go too far.

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During Nacon Connect 2025, developer Teyon announced that RoboCop: Rogue City will be getting a standalone expansion. Called Unfinished Business, the new content sees RoboCop return to Omni Tower after an army of skilled mercenaries have taken over the building, and it'll be launching in the summer for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Here's the first trailer for it:

While it looks like you'll have plenty of targets and challenging opponents in the expansion, it does add an interesting wrinkle in the form of flashback missions. These levels will let players step into the boots of Alex Murphy long before he had his fatal encounter with Clarence J. Boddicker and his gang in the 1987 film. Additionally, the levels featuring RoboCop will also give players access to new weapons, brutal finishers, and special missions.

RoboCop: Rogue City is admittedly a flawed game, but if you can overlook its rougher parts, you'll find that it's incredibly faithful to the source material and a fun blast of '80s action. Teyon had several post-launch updates for the game, including a New Game Plus mode that fans had been requesting.

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The annual Nacon Connect event had several interesting reveals this year, from Lovecraftian horror to a RoboCop: Rogue City expansion, but a deep dive into Hell Is Us showed off some interesting ideas from developer Rogue Factor. Set in a semi-open world, Hell Is Us is an action-RPG where players can traverse a region under siege from supernatural creatures. The big draw here is an emphasis on satisfying combat and exploration, with Rogue Factor aiming to make the art of discovering new locales feel rewarding by stripping the game of maps, compasses, and quest-markers.

"Combat is only 50% of the experience. The other half of the game is all about the exploration, the discovery, the joy that's related to them, and how they play a central role in your journey," Hell Is Us creative director Jonathan Jacques-Belletête explained in a developer-diary video. "Unlike traditional games, Hell Is Us doesn't rely on quest-markers or a guided path. There's no magical compass pointing you in the right direction, and there's no quest journal with a shopping list of everything that you need to do and in which order. Our player-plattering approach encourages you to follow your own instincts, discover clues organically, and chart your own course through the adventure."

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Amazon has revealed all of the free PC games that'll be coming to Prime Gaming in March, and there's a pretty solid lineup of classic open-world, fantasy, and puzzle games to grab. In total, there'll be 20 games offered this month, with four games available right now. As a reminder, all of the free games that you claim through Prime Gaming are yours to keep forever, even if your subscription expires. If you aren't a member, you can sign up for Amazon Prime for as little as one month to take advantage of the subscription and the freebies offered through it.

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The month kicks off with Saints Row: The Third Remastered and Mafia 2: Definitive Edition. Considered to be the best in the Saints Row series, the threequel is a goofy sandbox of crime and dubstep-powered weapons, and this remastered edition features enhanced graphics and all of the post-launch DLC. Mafia 2: Definitive Edition is a story-driven open-world game set in the 1940s, as war hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob.

You can also redeem Crime Boss: Rockay City if you feel like gawking at bad gameplay and want to see Chuck Norris as the bad guy, and there's also Naheulbeuk's Dungeon Master to round out the first batch of games. March 13 will give you five more games to choose from, with the highlight here being Endling: Extinction is Forever. It's not a game for the faint-hearted, as Endling lets you take control of the last mother fox on Earth. Driven to protect all of her cubs in a merciless world that is on the brink of destruction, Endling is a stressful and emotional survival-adventure game.

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The Last Of Us Limited Edition DualSense Controller

$85 | Releases April 10

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PlayStation is launching a gorgeous The Last of Us Limited Edition DualSense Controller on April 10, with preorders opening on March 14. It’ll be available in limited quantities on PlayStation Direct, along with various participating retailers for $85. Preorders start at 10 AM local time, so be sure to set a reminder on your calendar if you’re hoping to snag one of the few available units.

The Last Of Us Limited Edition DualSense Controller $85 | Releases April 10

Designed with a black and white color scheme, the controller is adorned with various icons and emblems representing different events and characters from the game. The bottom half of the controller (including both analog sticks) is a brilliant white, while the top half (including the face buttons and D-pad) is black. You’ll get a pop of white on the triggers and on "The Last of Us" text emblazoned on its back. Fans will also notice several easter eggs scattered around the gamepad's surface, including a firefly, moth, and wolf printed on the controller, referencing the Fireflles organization and the characters Ellie and Abby.

It’s a good-looking controller by all accounts, and it’s bound to be just as popular as previous limited-edition models from PlayStation.

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Sony has released several other limited-edition DualSense controllers, including version based on Astro Bot, Spider-Man, God of War, Concord, and more. While most of these are sold out, you can still grab the official Helldivers 2 DualSense and Fortnite DualSense controllers for $85 each. Like the new Last of Us controller, these gamepads feature unique color schemes and decals themed after the games they're based on.

More Limited-Edition DualSense Controllers

• DualSense Controller - Fortnite Edition -- $85
• DualSense Controller - Helldivers 2 Edition -- $85

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When Activision revealed Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 this week, the company didn't get into specifics about whether or not the two-minute time-limit structure from the older games will carry forward to the re-release. Now, developer Iron Galaxy has cleared up the situation.

The original Pro Skater 3 included a two-minute time limit to complete a level's challenges, but this was removed in Pro Skater 4; players could freely explore levels and complete missions at their own pace for its career mode. When Activision announced the re-release of 3+4 this week, many wondered if there would be a time limit in Pro Skater 4, with confusion stemming from product pages that mentioned a "two-minute format."

GameSpot understands that THPS 3+4 will have a shared feature set that aims to unify the two games. Objectives for players to complete will be based on a timer for both games. That said, the game has a Free Skate mode with no timer at all. The game also has Speed Run and Single Session modes.

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Video game voice actors have been on strike since July 2024, and with no end in sight, members of the SAG-AFTRA union held their first picket of 2025 this week and further discussed why the issue of AI is so critical.

Resident Evil Village actor and member of the negotiating committee Andi Norris told Variety that picketing paused for a period due to the Los Angeles wildfires and "everything that the world is dealing with" currently. But picketers returned to the WB Games offices in Burbank, California this week, with Norris said the aim is to ensure that people understand that the voice actors are "still fighting."

According to the report, the two sides have come to terms on 24 of 25 items, with the one outstanding issue being protections against generative AI.

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