While InZoi does many things that The Sims does not, some aspects of Krafton's new Early Access life sim are very similar to features we've seen The Sims 4. One of these is InZoi's Ambitions system, which is essentially identical to The Sims' Aspirations. You choose an ambition, like becoming an expert artist, and then you'll have to complete a series of related tasks that award a currency that will allow you to buy upgrades. But while these systems look the same, in execution they actually function very differently. Here's what to know about InZoi Donuts and hoe to get more of them.

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InZoi donuts explained

If you've spent time with The Sims 4 lately, InZoi's Ambitions will be very familiar. When you're creating your Zois, you pick an Ambition for each of them, and each Ambition includes three waves of tasks. If you pick the Pro Musician Ambition, you'll start by buying an instrument and playing it three times; wave two requires you to play drums ten times, and play any instrument while feeling sentimental; and wave three requires you to max out your instrument skill (all instruments fall under this one skill) and play guitar 20 times.

Each wave of tasks that you complete will award you with NyanCoins, with each successive wave of tasks giving more than the previous wave. And then you'll spend those NyanCoins on donuts, which you can purchase from the "Meow Coins" menu on your Zoi card. But these aren't just any donuts--these donuts come with a timed buff.

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As pleasant as it might be for us if the world were exclusively full of nice people, that's not necessarily the right formula for an entertaining life sim video game. If all the characters in InZoi only gave each other compliments, it would get boring immediately--fortunately, that's not what InZoi is like at all. Here's a full explainer of how InZoi karma works.

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In InZoi, you can be a good Zoi or a bad Zoi, and your behavior is reflected by your karma level. InZoi's karma is not something that has a direct parallel in The Sims 4--the closest mechanic would be its reputation system, but that's based on what other characters think of you, and this karma system is more like the game's judgment of your behavior.

With that being the case, it's best to think of InZoi's karma as akin to a dark side/light side meter in a Star Wars game, or the renegade/paragon system from Mass Effect. The more your karma slides one way or the other, the more options you'll have to do things that correspond with your alignment. If you have bad karma, you'll unlock new methods for being a jerk, like picking fights and shoving people to the ground for no reason. You'll even be able to start committing crimes, like robbing ATMs. You can go to jail for that kind of thing, though, so be careful.

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One of the more interesting aspects of any life sim for me is always going to be the generational gameplay. While the game worlds of InZoi and The Sims are frozen in time, the families that dwell in them are not. They live, work, have kids, and die, just like we do. It's a fun and not-so-serious way to reflect on some potentially very heavy subjects. But first things first: you can't have generational gameplay until you start making some babies. And in InZoi, making babies is slightly less straightforward than it is in real life.

As it is in The Sims, your Zois cannot get pregnant in InZoi simply by having sex. Your Zoi can participate in all the carnal activities they can convince other Zois to do with them, but they're just not going to get pregnant by accident. To try to get pregnant, your Zois will first have to get married and move in together. It's obviously no minor task, of course, to attract a life mate, but we can help with that with Inzoi romance guide, which covers flirting, dating, getting married, and, of course, getting naked.

How to have a baby in InZoi

Only female Zois can become pregnant, and there currently aren't any options for adoption, surrogacy, or any other alternative methods. But it's likely some or all of that will be added at some later time.

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After garnering positive reviews on PC and Xbox, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is finally making the jump to PS5 on April 17. Preorders are now open for three different versions of the game, one of which is loaded with collectible items. You'll also get some in-game exclusives regardless of which version you preorder. Our Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review gave the game an impressive 9 out of 10, so if you haven't had a chance to join the archaeologist on his latest adventure, picking it up on PS5 is an easy recommendation.

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Preorder BonusesIndiana Jones and the Great Circle Preorder Bonus

Preorder any version of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle to get The Last Crusade Pack. This includes two in-game goodies--the Traveling Suit Outfit and Lion Tamer Whip. This DLC pack is included with all preorders. Additionally, fans who preorder the Premium or Collector's Editions will also get 2-day early access to the full game starting April 15.

There are currently no retailer-exclusive bonuses, but we'll update this section if anything enticing is announced.

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The First Berserker: Khazan's Spirit of Advocacy is a helpful aid against tough Guardians if you find you're struggling in battle or just need something to distract your foe. It's easy to ignore this handy feature if you aren't actively checking out the game's menus, though, and even easier to leave it in a weakened state.

Our First Berserker Khazan Spirit of Advocacy guide explains how to unlock and use the Spirit and how to level it up so it lasts longer than a few seconds.

How to unlock the Spirit of Advocacy

The Spirit of Advocacy unlocks automatically after you defeat the third main boss, the Revenant of Adversity. That happens roughly four or five hours into the game, and it's impossible to miss. If you're struggling with major fights before then, make sure you're using one of Khazan's best weapons, and brush up on how combat in Khazan is different from Dark Souls.

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Nitro Deck Controller + Carrying Case Bundles

$50 (was $80)

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Nitro Deck+ with HDMI Adapter

$59 (was $80)

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One of our favorite handheld controllers for Nintendo Switch is on sale for a price that matches its all-time low price. CRKD's Nitro Deck Limited-Edition Bundles are discounted to $50 (was $80) during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. This is the lowest price since Black Friday, and these actually are "limited edition." Multiple color schemes have sold out since the last time we covered the Nitro Deck. At the moment, only four styles remain in stock, including the purple edition that pays homage to the Nintendo GameCube.

Nitro Deck+ Controller Bundles with HDMI adapters are also selling out, but you can still get a translucent black model with the adapter for its lowest price yet.

CRKD Nitro Deck - Amazon Big Spring Sale DealsCRKD Nitro Deck Nintendo Switch Controller

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Bandai Namco has updated the United Galaxy Space Force timeline for the first time since 2014 with the inclusion of Shadow Labyrinth, a dark platformer Pac-Man spin-off. It's a shared universe that includes Bandai Namco's other franchises like Ace Combat, Dig Dug, and Galaga.

According to the timeline, Shadow Labyrinth takes place in the year 3333 after the conclusion of The New Space Order War, which is an unreleased and canceled RTS game from Bandai in 2009. In 3333, Puck, who takes the form of a PAC-type support android, and Swordsman No.8 are summoned to the timeline to uncover the mysteries of this universe.

Shadow Labyrinth is also a follow up to the Pac-Man level episode of Amazon's Secret Level, an anthology series based on video games. The game was featured in the March 2025 Nintendo Direct where it was revealed to be releasing on July 18. It will launch for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X|S.

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The Fortnite Festival Edition CRKD Neo S is on sale for $50 at Amazon during the retailer's Big Spring Sale. Normally $60, the $10 discount matches the best deal yet for CRKD's awesome wireless Nintendo Switch and PC controller. The officially licensed gamepad has a 5-fret button attachment, making it the ideal way to play Fortnite's Guitar Hero-esque game mode with a standard controller.

CRKD Neo S Fortnite Festival Edition Controller for PC & Switch

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Released at the end of 2024 and designed by the team behind Guitar Hero and DJ Hero controllers, the Neo S Fortnite Festival Edition is reminiscent of the 4-fret attachment that slotted into the Game Boy Advance slot on the DS. Playing Guitar Hero with cartridge slot attachment was actually pretty fun, and the rectangular form factor of the Neo S makes holding the controller this way feel natural. Plus, the "Purple Wave" color scheme is arguably best-looking officially licensed Fortnite controller around. It's one of many great deals on PC gaming accessories during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.

CRKD Neo S Purple Wave Controller: Fortnite Festival Edition

• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, Mobile, Smart TV
• Price: $50 ($60) with limited-time Amazon deal

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The controller comes with a velcro wrist strap to keep it from flying across the room when in the middle of a guitar solo and a microfiber string bag for travel. The controller is also compatible with Fortnite Festival on streaming platforms like Luna and Xbox Cloud Gaming, plus a wide range of other rhythm games. If you don't like the purple color scheme, CRKD also recently released a Black Tribal edition of the Neo S with the 5-fret attachment for $60. In May, a Linkin Park-themed model will join the lineup.

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A new report is raising more questions about when Nintendo Switch 2 preorders will go live at major retailers, with two conflicting dates now circulating.

The report comes from Insider Gaming, which states it has seen internal emails and documents from a large US retailer confirming the Switch 2 will release in June (as has been heavily rumored). However, the documents also state preorders for Switch 2 will go live on April 9, a week after a Switch 2-focused Nintendo Direct on April 2 that will offer more details about the console and, presumably, its release date and launch games.

According to the retailer documents, the Nintendo Direct will state preorders will be "coming soon" and reveal a countdown clock that will end on April 9. This specific retailer, which Insider Gaming did not reveal, will also reportedly include an "exclusive collectible coin" for those who preorder the console. The retailer anticipates to sell out of its Switch 2 allotment on the first day due to a "limited unit allocation" from Nintendo, according to Insider Gaming.

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Netflix's top gaming boss, Alain Tascan, has said he questions whether or not young people these days even care about consoles. Speaking at an event at GDC 2025 recently, Tascan said he personally enjoys console gaming, but he's not sure if it's where gaming is headed in the future. Of course, Tascan would say this, as his company, Netflix Games, does not make consoles and is instead intent on pushing people toward streaming and subscription services.

"[When it comes to] console, we started to look at the future where the platform is agnostic," he said, as reported by The Game Business. "Look at the younger generation. Are eight-year-olds and 10-year-olds dreaming of owning a PlayStation 6? I am not sure. They are wanting to interact with any digital screen, whatever it is, wherever it is, even in the car. With console you're thinking about high definition, you're thinking about the controller […] If we look at this older model, I think it will restrain us."

Before this Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer has said for years that Microsoft is pushing beyond consoles into places like streaming and mobile to help reach a bigger audience. The audience for console gaming is only so large, Spencer and others have said. For what it's worth, Spencer has also said consoles will absolutely be a part of Microsoft's future in gaming.

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HoYoverse's gacha RPG regularly receives working codes for freebies and rewards to help you on your travels. Some come from livestreams, or during events, whereas others may be obtained via social media. We've collected all of the Honkai Star Rail codes in one handy list, along with instructions on how to redeem them.

HSR codes for free Stellar Jade can be used to pull characters from bannersActive HSR codes

All of the new Honkai Star Rail codes are:

• FIGHTWELLMYDEI - 3 Traveler’s Guide, 2 Golden Honeycakes
• DBKMW7MA6XB3 - 50 Stellar Jade, 20,000 Credits
• HSRCHOCO - 3 Traveler’s Guide, 3 Lost Lightdust, 3 Trick Snack
• WHEREISTRIBBIE - 3 Traveler’s Guide, 1 Oronyx Slate
• IFYOUAREREADINGTHIS - 60 Stellar Jade, 1 Fuel
• 4TKSX77Y58QK - 30 Stellar Jade, 3 Traveler’s Guide, 5 Condensed Aether, 4 Lost Gold Fragment, 20,000 Credits
• 5S6ZHRWTDNJB - 60 Stellar Jade
• STARRAILGIFT - 50 Stellar Jade, 2 Traveler’s Guide, 5 Bottled Soda, 10,000 Credits

Honkai Star Rail livestream codes

The codes from the March 25 livestream for HSR are:

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InZoi is a new life sim on PC, which is available now in Steam Early Access. This game offers similar features as its competitor, The Sims, and there are plenty of ways to customize and make your InZoi characters and city feel unique to your gameplay. Here, we'll guide you through some of the ways you can change the appearance of your city, including adding various weather elements.

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How to change the weather

The second icon in the bottom right corner of your HUD will take you to the Edit City menu, or you can click the M button on your keyboard.

From here, click on the City Appearance tab at the top of the screen.

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Call of Duty's battle against cheaters continues, and ahead of Season 3's launch for Black Ops 6 and Warzone, Activision has released a blog detailing the new efforts to combat those unsavory players. Here are all the big changes announced for Call of Duty's Ricochet anti-cheat and the fight against hackers.

Activision confirmed the previous report that several Call of Duty cheat providers have been shut down. The publisher says that "over 20 cheat makers and dozens of cheat resellers" have been terminated since the launch of Black Ops 6, and that these shutdown efforts will continue.

"For the anti-cheat team, the focus remains on our commitment to taking down cheat makers, banning bad actors, and ensuring a great player experience," Activision says.

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Banpresto Taiko no Tatsujin Jumbo Plush

$30

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The adorable Taiko No Tatsujin Jumbo Plush is now available at Amazon, though it's unclear how long inventory will remain in stock. Preorders sold out quickly ahead of its launch, so we expect these could sell out again fast now that they're available. Head over to Amazon and snag the massive plush while you still can.

Banpresto Taiko no Tatsujin Jumbo Plush$30Taiko no Tatsujin Jumbo Plush

The Banpresto Taiko no Tatsujin Jumbo Plush is over 27 inches long and is a faithful replica of its in-game counterpart. Designed with ultra-soft material and vibrant colors, it's a snuggly companion for your game room. This is an officially licensed Bandai Namco product, so rest assured you're getting a high-quality collectible.

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This is currently the only Taiko no Tatsujin plush available, but plenty more are arriving on April 25. From the Wada Katsu Big Plush to the hilarious Donkatsu Face Plush, here's a look at future arrivals up for preorder. Remember--the Taiko no Tatsujin Jumbo Plush sold out ahead of its launch, so reserving a unit is a good idea if you want to have these in your home later this year.

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