PSA: Assassin's Creed Shadows doesn't explain how useful its hideout upgrades areScout them out.Image credit: Ubisoft News by Tom Phillips Editor-in-Chief Published on March 20, 2025 Yesterday, ahead of launch, I wanted to flag the fact that Assassin's Creed Shadows doesn't require any prior knowledge of the series - story-wise, it's basically standalone. Now the game has been released, there's just one more thing I wanted to call out, so your playthrough goes as smoothly as possible.Assassin's Creed Shadows' hideout is a fun thing to customise, but it wasn't until mid-way through the game that I really looked into its upgrades - and they're really useful. Perhaps I was just being unobservant, but you are rarely forced back to the hideout - unlike in Assassin's Creed Valhalla - so these are more easily missed.At first, I assumed upgrading the hideout just meant unlocking some fancier-looking buildings. But no, doing this also gives you some crucial perks to improve your in-game quality of life. Eurogamer's Assassin's Creed review in video form.Watch on YouTubeWhat's the best hideout building to upgrade? That would be the Study, which has perks relating to your Scouts. As I mentioned in our Assassin's Creed Shadows review, one of the game's biggest changes to the series' formula is how you're meant to work out where you're going for yourself, based on clues and a search radius uncovered by map pings.Want more map pings? You'll need more Scouts - and building your Study grants an additional Scout member. Further Scouts are then added to your roster when you upgrade the Study to levels two and three. Even better, upgrades also shrink the search zone that your Scouts provide you with - narrowing down where you need to get to much quicker.Other useful hideout buildings? The Stables are worth building so you can tag resources for any remaining Scouts to scoop up at the end of the season. The Dojo, meanwhile, lets you level up your ally characters - the ones you can call upon in battle.Ultimately, you'll want to build all of your hideout's upgrades - and Eurogamer has a full guide to every Assassin's Creed Shadows hideout building - but these are the ones I'd recommend going after first. They're all useful, but when pretty much every activity in the game requires you go find it first, this is an easy way to save yourself some wandering around (though wandering around in Shadows inevitably always leads you someplace very pretty).Constructing and upgrading buildings requires resources - crops, wood and minerals (not rocks) - which you will acquire naturally by looting bandit camps and castles. If you're after a specific resource, you can get a generous amount by undertaking a Contract mission from any Kakurega (the mini-hideout houses you unlock across the map). Just look for the Contract with the resource you need listed as a reward.So, how's your time with Assassin's Creed Shadows going so far?

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereMarvel Rivals is full of exploits that players can use from the games vulnerabilities to win matches. From Doctor Stranges portal tricks that charge ultimates with friendly fire to Peni Parkers Arachno-Mines that transform into spawn-killing missiles, players have discovered flaws that tip the scales of justice.Among these concerns, a Rocket Raccoon exploit has surfaced that is rewriting the Strategists playbook. Rockets ability, Ammo Invention Team-Up, which provides unlimited ammo and rapid firing to teammates such as Punisher and Winter Soldier, is designed to have a cooldown. Players, on the other hand, have discovered a way to reset it instantaneously, allowing the hero to spam the buff, resulting in endless firepower for the two heroes.Marvel Rivals Rocket Raccoon team-up bug gives more firepower to The Punisher and Winter SoldierMarvel Rivals players have discovered a bug where shifting heroes in the spawn room while equipped as Rocket, will instantly reset its Ammo Invention (Z Ability) after it has been used. Usually, once you use the ability, it should trigger a 40-second cooldown. But Rocket mains are using it as soon as they exit the spawn room, giving Winter Soldier and Punisher infinite ammo for a while.Rocket can reset his Z ability by swapping characters in the spawn room. Image by VideoGamer.As soon as it ends, these healers go back to the spawn room, swapping to a different character and swapping back to Rocket, all in less than 40 seconds to have a refresh of the same ability. While the strategy is quite effective and can charge the ults of both the heroes much faster, it does require one to master Rockets jetpack dash and movement to move to and fro to the spawn room.Players who have already used this ability shared their experiences on how it literally tipped the scale of their matches in their favor. One such user wrote, Unlimited Z packs? SIGN ME UP! Another user said, No wonder Ive been getting screwed in games with him.This technique was made popular by Rivals pro mL7 who posted a video on TikTok where they were camping around the spawn room and deploying ammo points endlessly for their teammates by quickly swapping heroes.If youre looking to master Rocket Raccoon, check out our full comprehensive guide right here.Marvel RivalsPlatform(s):macOS, PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series XGenre(s):Fighting, ShooterRelated TopicsMarvel Rivals Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games hereHelldivers 2 has been one of the biggest games since its launch last year, and the developer has recently been talking about its success at the Game Developers Conference 2025. Arrowhead CCO, Johan Pilestedt, talked about how other studios need to stop chasing the trends, and he also revealed that Arrowhead was approached by the United Nations over totalitarianism in Helldivers 2.Helldivers 2 devs were approached by the United NationsAt the Game Developers Conference 2025, Arrowhead CCO, Johan Pilestedt, discussed the ironic and self-aware tone of Helldivers 2. As relayed by PC Gamer, Pilestedt said the premise of the game was to play a fun co-op action shooter where youre put in the shoes of the evil side grunts of pop culture.Its well understood that HD2 is self-aware and ironic, much like its biggest inspiration and comparison, Starship Troopers. In Helldivers 2, players are dressed up in fascist uniforms with everyone egged on to die repeatedly in a supposed fight for democracy.Acknowledging the games totalitarian state, Pilestedt revealed that Arrowhead wondered if they could brainwash an entire community into roleplaying soldiers fighting for a fascist state. Upon reflection, Pilestedt added yeah, actually, Arrowhead could.Now about being approached by the United Nations, Pilestedt said, we got a message from the UN asking if we want to talk, in some form, about psychological defense against manipulation.In response to reports of this story, Pilestedt said on X that he was a bit uncareful with how [he] expressed this, and didnt realize it could be picked up as something negative. The CCO elaborated that the United Nations reached out to Arrowhead after the game blew up to talk about what role satire in games play in psychological defense against totalitarianism.Pilestedt also elaborated that The quote on us [Arrowhead] wanting to brainwash the community was made as a note on getting everyone to roleplay the message of totalitarian state of Super Earth.Image credit: @Pilestedt on XLastly, at GDC, Pilestedt explained that the totalitarianism depicted in Helldivers 2 is done in fun and good spirits, and we actually try to get people to recognize the science of what is a totalitarian state. If you start wearing the same uniform as everybody else and do salutes constantly, you might be in a totalitarian regime.For more Helldivers 2, check out our guide to thebest warbonds ranked, along with thebest stratagemsandbest throwables. We have also a guide to thebest weapons, and, if youre coming back to HD2 for the first time in a long while, we have a bunch oftips and tricksto help you get reaccustomed to the battlefield.Helldivers 2Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5Genre(s):Action, Shooter, Third Person8VideoGamerRelated TopicsHelldivers 2 Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

After a long winter, theres nothing quite like dusting off cobwebs and decluttering to usher in the new season. Weve rounded up the best spring cleaning products we use to clean up our homes this time of yearand weve sprinkled in some insider cleaning tips and hacks thatll make your refresh a little easier. With 80% of Americans planning to take part in an annual deep clean routine this year, were sharing a variety of eco-friendly essentials to fill anyones caddy and tackle the nooks and crannies around the house, including plant-based cleaning solutions for washing your linens, disinfecting baseboards, and everything in between.As design editors, we couldnt help but include some stylish cleaning tools and gadgets (yes, they exist!) to add to cart as you assemble your cleaning checklist. From sleek vacuum cleaners to air purifiers, keep scrolling for all of our must-haves.Our Top Picks for the Best Spring Cleaning Products:Best Vacuum Cleaner: Dyson V15 Cordless Detect, $750 $600 from AmazonAn Herbaceous Surface Cleaner: Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato Surface Cleaner, $28 from Flamingo EstateFor Deep Cleaning: Branch Basics Premium Starter Kit, $125 from AmazonThe Elevated Dish Soap: Homecourt Mandarin Basile Dish Soap, $28 from HomecourtA Powerful Air Purifier: Coway Airmega True HEPA Purifier, $204 from AmazonGentle Hand Soap: Blueland Hand Soap Tablets, $12 from BluelandBrowse by Category:CleansersHomecourt Mandarin Basile Dish SoapDoing the dishes doesnt have to be a drag: This dish soap, courtesy of Courtney Coxs Homecourt, smells good enough to make me enjoy washing my dishes just a little bit, says commerce director Rachel Fletcher. I also enjoy the elevated packaging and feel like it makes my sink just a little more sophisticated.Preston Lane Signature SetPreston Lane is made for home fragrance fans. Their signature set not only boasts plant-based formulas to keep your space free of harmful chemicals, but the fine Italian fragrances in their products makes senior commerce editor Nashia Baker feel like shes walking through Florence with a spritz of the all-purpose spray. Her favorite scent is Highrise, which features notes of red currant, velvet plum, and amber, but there are three other fresh varieties to choose from.Seventh Generation Foaming Dish SoapAnother pick for doing the dishes, Baker loves this foaming soap, noting that it offers a satisfying cleaning experience rather than your typical liquid version. Seventh Generation tops off the experience with an inviting, fruity fragrance and a residue-free formula to keep all of my kitchenware shiny and clean, she says.Mrs. Meyer's Kitchen SetYou may recognize Mrs. Meyers from the local grocery store, but its a solid set of cleaning supplies thatll tackle every surface of your home. From spray cleaner to hand soap, their plant-derived products pack a punch on grime without leaning on harsh chemicals, says commerce producer Lauren Arzbaecher. Im particularly fond of their seasonal Iowa Pine scent (you can take a girl out of the Midwest), but the lavender is always a great pick when the limited-edition scents are out of stock.Flamingo Estate Roma Heirloom Tomato Surface CleanerFlamingo Estate is known for their culty tomato candle, but the household cleaner version of it is just as good to clean and fill the air with an earthy aroma. The weighty glass bottle it comes with is ideal for refilling when its used up, and the cleaner itself is not too harsh, so you can use it on all kinds of surfaces from counters to furniture without messing up the surfaces, Lori Keong, associate commerce director, says. I also love that my counters leave smelling fresh and herbaceous and green afterwards, especially in the kitchen, a place that the Lord intended to smell like good cooking anyways.Branch Basics Premium Starter KitVersatility is at the core of Branch Basics line, as you can use its clean products everywhere from the washing machine to mop water. Baker mixes the concentrate with water in the included spray bottles and uses the solutions most often as a gentle glass cleaner or hard floor cleaner. Plus, she says the oxygen boost is a standout. I always use this to whiten the grout in my bathroom and in my loads of white laundry as a bleach alternative, she notes.Blueland Hand Soap Tablet RefillsBoth clean and aromatic, Bluelands collections are a mainstay in our editors bathrooms. Clearly Im a bit of a fragrance freak (and Blueland checks those boxes), but they also have a deep commitment to sustainability that I very much appreciate in what is a classically very wasteful space, Fletcher says. Their toilet bowl cleaner is also a favorite!ToolsRedecker Arenga Fiber Hand Brush and Dust Pan SetWith all of the latest and greatest home tech out there to clean your space, dont forget about an old-fashioned broom and dustpan to get the job done. You know youre getting old when you ask for a high-end dustpan for Christmas, but thats actually what I did this past year as I was getting tired of flimsy plastic ones that get discolored with years of dust and debris, says Keong. In her book, Redeckera family-run German company that specializes in handmade brushesis a must for home cleaning. The whole set is super elegant and handy for cleaning up little messes before you go in with a vacuum, she adds.Muji Soft Polyethylene CaseWhen it comes to decluttering, Arzbaecher points to these bins to keep her space organized. From holding various teas and drink accessories on a beverage cart to storing my makeup essentials, I use them all around the house, she says. They hold more than youd think, are easy to wipe clean, and come in a variety of sizes (with an optional clear lid), so you can customize them based on your organization needs.Hawkins New York Lurex Sponges (Set of 3)Another tool to make doing your dishes a little more spirited, Fletcher recommends these sparkly sponges from Hawkins New York. I impulse purchased these in a tiny shop upstate last year and thought Id feel silly scrubbing with something so seemingly impractical, she notes. It felt like a peak design editor thing to buy fancy sponges, but it really is the little things sometimes.TechAmazonNashia BakerCoway Airmega AP-1512HH(W) True HEPA PurifierThe Coway Airmega True HEPA Purifier is a breath of fresh airliterally, Baker says. Ive talked about it at length in our roundup of the best air purifiers, but to make a long story short, it easily rids my space of cooking smells and allergens during the change of seasonswhich is especially helpful with pollen filling the air this spring.Photo: Lauren ArzbaecheriRobot Roomba i3+ EVO (3554) Self-Emptying Robot VacuumWant to take a hands-off approach to spring cleaning? Then this robot vacuuma favorite of Arzbaecheris a great option. This Roomba keeps up with the seemingly endless amount of hair that builds up on the floors of a home with three women living in it, and is a big time-saver when it comes to keeping our space clean, she says. The iRobot app is smartly made and easy to work with, logging maps of where its cleaned so you can send the vacuum on routes to specific rooms if one needs a little more love.Bissell Mini Little Green MachineDeep cleaning upholstery just got a whole lot easier with this handy home appliance, which is a longtime bestseller on Amazon. Bissells Little Green Machine is a gadget Ive heard about for years, and after giving the mini version a whirl, I completely understand why, says Baker. It removes surface stains from my carpets and upholstered furniture with ease using its strong suction power, stain tool, and cleaning solution. She also notes that the carpet cleaners smaller footprint is portable and perfect to store in tight spaces.Shark Wet Dry Vacuum Mop All-in-One Cordless Hardfloor CleanerThe Shark Wet Dry Vacuum Mop is Bakers recommendation to anyone who wants the best two-in-one vacuuming and mopping experience imaginable. One of our top-rated Amazon vacuums and wet-dry vacuums, she seamlessly navigates the intuitive cleaner throughout her home with its narrow, cordless design and pivoting motorhead to get in tight spaces.Dyson V15 Detect Plus Cordless VacuumDesigned to pick up everything from lint to pet hair, this Dyson vacuum has been a complete game changer for commerce writer Julia Harrisons cleaning routine. I vacuum my room four days a week instead of twice a month on account of how easy it is to use, store, and charge this vacuum, she says. Its incredibly efficient, powerful, holds a charge, and dust cowers at this thingliterally, you see it shake from its vibration before getting sucked up into the chamber. I cant believe we ever lived with corded vacuums.Rubbermaid Reveal Power ScrubberIf you get tired of scrubbing shower tiles to get them squeaky clean like me, then this power scrubber will be a refreshing change for your routine, says Baker. While it has two cleaning heads, Baker uses the narrow cleaner most often to clean grout and the wider, multipurpose cleaner to freshen up faucets and every other crevice around the bathroomno sponges or elbow grease necessary. Its been a helpful, powerful tool to agitate soap scum instead of having to scrubslowlyby hand, she adds.Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool PH03This multifaceted Dyson appliance packs air purifying, humidifying, and cooling power that Harrison cant get enough of. A noteworthy quality is how quietly it cleans the air in her space. Its not a presence you can feel so much as a presence you can notice, she says. The dust bunny frequency is down by at least half.

Its designed to be hard to mess up, with a built-in touchscreen control panel that shares your gardens stats while reminding you when to add water and nutrients or adjust the 30-watt LED grow light. And because life gets busy (or you just forget to water things), the Vacation Mode ensures your plants stay lush while youre away.GARDENCUBE Hydroponics Growing SystemSpecsSystem Type: HydroponicsDimensions: 11" x 7" x 8"Plant Capacity: 8Light Type: LEDProgrammable: YesDesigned to fit comfortably on your countertop, this eight-pod system features an LED grow light whose height and angle can be adjusted to keep your plants basking in just the right amount of light at every stage (as well as different colored bulbs for veggies and fruits). Meanwhile, the water reservoir keeps everything hydrated and happy, so you wont have to worry about overwatering disasters.Rise Gardens Store 3 Level Hydroponic GardenSpecsSystem Type: HydroponicsDimensions: 36.25" x 66.75" x 16.25"Plant Capacity: 108Light Type: LEDProgrammable: YesRise Gardens takes indoor gardening to a new levelliterally. This sleek, modular hydroponic system lets you start small and expand up to three tiers, each level able to support a staggering 36 plants.Built-in LED grow lights provide optimal illumination for leafy greens, herbs, and even small fruits, while the automated watering and nutrient distribution system ensures your plants thrive with minimal effort. The accompanying Rise Gardens app offers real-time reminders and guidance on care for a full spectrum of sprouting plants. And unlike many hydroponic setups that feel more utilitarian, Rise Gardens blends well into modern interiors with its sleek, charcoal-colored metal shelves and wood accents.Ingarden Microgreens Growing KitSpecsSystem Type: HydroponicsDimensions: 16.5" x 10.3" x 5"Plant Capacity: 3Light Type: LEDProgrammable: NoDesigned with a handcrafted ceramic base and a minimalist stainless steel frame, this stylish little garden is as much a design statement as it is a superfood incubator.Available in a range of dreamy, muted colors, its fully automated, soil-free system uses biodegradable seed pads that require zero planting effort. Just add water to the ceramic bowl, place the seed pads in position, and let the self-watering wick system and built-in LED grow light do the rest. In about a week, youll have fresh microgreens ready to top your salads, sandwiches, or smoothies, no green thumb required.Gardyn StudioSpecsSystem Type: HydroponicsDimensions: 17" x 12" x 54"Plant Capacity: 16Light Type: LEDProgrammable: YesIf your design philosophy leans towards maximizing style and space, the Gardyn Home Kit 2.0 is your vertical gardening soulmate. This elegant system lets you grow up to 16 types of plants at once while taking up only 1.4 square feet.With its tree-like, sculptural frame and neutral-toned aesthetic, the Gardyn looks more like an art installation than a hydroponic garden. But beyond its good looks, this system is brilliantly automatedsmart sensors and AI technology track your plants growth via Wi-Fi, adjusting water and light levels to keep them thriving with minimal effort on your part (really you just need to check the water tank levels and add plant food). Better yet, each comes with a starter kit with a trio of plant pods to get you started in hydroponic gardening.Spade to Fork Organic Culinary Herbs KitSpecsSystem Type: SoilPlant Capacity: 5Light Type: SunProgrammable: NoAn ideal design for your windowsill, Groves curated soil-based kit lets you cultivate a fresh, organic, indoor herb gardenthink basil, rosemary, thyme, chives, and parsleyright in your kitchen.True to Groves eco-conscious ethos, every element of this kit is designed with sustainability in mind, from the organic, non-GMO seeds to the minimalist, biodegradable packaging.While it doesnt come with the high-tech flair of a hydroponic system, theres something charmingly hands-on about this DIY garden kit that makes it worth it. Its a back-to-basics, beautifully designed way to reconnect with fresh ingredientswithout cluttering your kitchen with plastic pots.

Let this be a warning: Attorney General announces severe charges over Tesla attacksWhite House has vowed to treat Tesla attacks as domestic terrorismJosh Marcusin San FranciscoThursday 20 March 2025 14:17 EDTTeslas set ablaze with Molotov cocktails and shot in targeted attackThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read ourprivacy policyAttorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday announced that the Justice Department is bringing severe charges against three individuals accused of targeting Teslas with arson attacks, following the White Houses vow to treat such incidents as domestic terrorism. The days of committing crimes without consequence have ended, she wrote in a statement. Let this be a warning: if you join this wave of domestic terrorism against Tesla properties, the Department of Justice will put you behind bars.The Justice Department announced charges against three individuals.One person allegedly threw eight Molotov cocktails at a Tesla dealership in Salem, Oregon, while armed with a suppressed AR-15 rifle.Another allegedly attempted to use Molotov cocktails to light Teslas on fire in Loveland, Colorado, and was later found with materials that could be used to make incendiary weapons.The final instance involved an individual who allegedly wrote profane messages against President Trump and lit Tesla charging stations on fire in Charleston, South Carolina.Charges come after hackers threatened Tesla owners and Tesla vehicles and charging stations have caught fire around the country (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)The Justice Department didnt immediately specify the identities of the individuals involved or the charges against them, but said each person could face up to 20 years in prison.The Independent has contacted the department for comment.The events described by the Justice Department match some details of previously reported incidents.Earlier this month, Adam Matthew Lansky, 41, was arrested for allegedly targeting a Salem dealership twice with attacks, using both Molotov cocktails and a suppressed AR-15-style rifle. He was charged in federal court with illegally possessing an unregistered device, WBOY reports.Two individuals Cooper Jo Frederick, 24, and Lucy Grace Nelson, 42 were arrested in Loveland, Colorado, in recent weeks and hit with federal charges for allegedly targeting a Tesla dealership, NBC 15 reports.Frederick allegedly threw rocks as well an incendiary device it into the dealership near parked cars, starting a fire that was quickly extinguished. Hes reportedly charged with the use of incendiary devices in a felony, possession of such devices, second-degree arson, and criminal mischief.Nelson, meanwhile, is accused of spray-painting the word Nazi on the dealerships front windows, and was allegedly found by police to have a car with gasoline and Molotov cocktail materials inside. Nelson is reportedly charged with malicious destruction of property and was released on bond. In South Carolina, meanwhile, Daniel Clarke-Pounder, 24, was reportedly arrested last week and is facing federal arson charges for allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at a Tesla charging station in North Charleston. Teslas, dealerships, and charging stations tied to Elon Musks electric automaker have been the target of suspected arson attacks around the country and across the world, from Las Vegas and Boston to France. The Trump administration has said itll prosecute Tesla arsonists as terrorists, though there is no federal law allowing the government to charge someone with the specific offense of domestic terrorism. This is a breaking news story and will be updated with new information.Most PopularPopular videosSponsored Features

Tesla said Thursday it would recall nearly all the Cybertrucks it has produced to repair a stainless steel trim panel that the carmaker said could become detached from the vehicle while driving. Its the eighth recall for the distinctive all-electric pickup, which hit US roads just over two years ago.Unlike many other Tesla-related recalls, though, this one cannot be fixed with an over-the-air software update, and must be brought into a service center for repairs. The recall affects more than 46,000 Cybertrucks manufactured between November 2023 and late February 2025.The recall is related to a cosmetic applique on the vehicles exterior, which is attached to the rest of the truck by a kind of glue, according to a filing published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the US road safety regulator. On affected Cybertrucks, the adhesive can separate from the rest of the truck, creating a possible road hazard for others and increasing the risk of a crash.Complaints about the trim first bubbled up in social media posts; Tesla reportedly halted Cybertruck production last week. Tesla says in the filing that it began to investigate the issue in early January. The filing says Tesla will repair the issue with another kind of adhesive not prone to environmental embrittlement.Dale Harrow, chair and director of the Intelligent Mobility Design Center at the Royal College of Art London, labels this latest glue recall for the Cybertruck as surprising.Glues are used a lot more than people think in car body construction these days, he says. Rather than having a mechanical fixing, weld or a screw or a bolt, it's very effective gluing panels together for a lighter construction. It's become very popular. Jaguar, Lexus, Audi, they'll use glues at some point. So I'm very surprised. It's not as if it's an unknown science. I've not heard [of problems] anywhere else.There are numerous glues the auto industry uses to bond panels and parts together, Harrow says, adding that different adhesives are used depending on strength of bond needed, particular circumstances, and materials involved. However, what is different with the Cybertruck to other vehicles is its highly unconventional use of stainless steel for its panels.Stainless steel is the big difference," Harrow says. "So maybe there's been an issue there?" Harrow points out this fault appears to be happening in cold weather, and that it might be that the stainless steel is conducting cold better, possibly just enough to make a difference in the curing process."I could surmise that something on the production line is not quite bonding at the right temperature or getting the right UV coverage? And that could be due to the stainless steel having a different density from standard steel. It's not a small company, and it's not doing things on the cheap. So I'll be very surprised if there wasn't the knowledge within the company to [fix] this. But it would need quite a bit of investigation, I think, to find out the real cause of it.

Image: Nintendo LifeEditor's note: As the headline suggests, this article discusses late-game spoilers for Pokmon Legends: Arceus.Ask me what my favourite thing about Pokmon Legends: Arceus is, and I can give you a non-exhaustive list. Being able to catch Pokmon without engaging them in battle. Having actual, proper sidequests with rewards. Shiny hunting is actually fun and relatively easy! And oh gosh, help, Im being chased by a hulking great Steelix 40 levels higher than my team and theres nothing I can do except run.Subscribe to Nintendo Life on YouTube799kWatch on YouTube That last point is probably the biggest reason I love Legends: Arceus so much; theres always an imminent sense of danger and adventure lurking around every corner. Hisui is not meant to be a safe and cosy space like other Pokmon settings, and that feeling carries right through the entire game, even to its gauntlet of final bosses.While your goal is to document the Pokmon of Hisui, calm the Noble Pokmon of the region, and fill out the Pokdex, youre also helping people understand what Pokmon are. All of that means youll have to brave and battle the toughest Pokmon out there. And while the credits might roll after you tame all the Nobles and catch Dialga and Palkia, this isnt the end of the game. Look, its called Legends: Arceus not Legends: Palkia.Nope, these Legendaries are not the endgame Images: Nintendo LifeOne significant friend you make along the way is Volo, a merchant from the Ginkgo Guild who loves nothing more than history. And hes the impetus to solving some of the worlds biggest mysteries. He scours ruins and follows you throughout the game, deeply interested in your actions and the various Plates you end up collecting. And, after the credits roll, you and Volo team up to gather the rest of the Plates, ancient tablets with historical writings which, crucially, are linked to Arceus.Its here that Volo reveals hes totally been using you. Hes already summoned Giratina, and its the reason all the Noble Pokmon have been going crazy and why youre stranded here. And with Giratina, he wants to draw out Arceus and recreate the world. Hmmm, Ive not heard that from any JRPG villain before.This is the set-up for what is one of the series toughest battles, and each phase challenges your mastery of Legends: Arceus many tools. Have you been maintaining your teams levels throughout the game? Have you mastered their moves using Mastery Seeds so you can use Strong and Agile Style attacks? Have you been giving your Pokmon Grit to boost their Effort Levels and, in turn, permanently boost their stats? And, when you get to the very, very final stage (which youll have to work for), how good at dodging and throwing are you?Image: Nintendo LifeVolo is no pushover, and his team reflects that. His resemblance to Cynthia, the Sinnoh regions champion, isnt a coincidence. His team is largely composed of the same mons Cynthia uses in Pokmon Platinums post-game: Spiritomb, Roserade, Togekiss, Lucario, Garchomp, and (in place of Milotic, missing from this game) Hisuian Arcanine, each at level 68.The fight was really just a battle of attrition...Bring your best moves out, swap, heal if you need to, and strike when you can.Its an extremely solid lineup, covering all types of weaknesses, and this is likely the first team of six youve had to face all game.I looked at my own team as the battle started and Spiritomb sat opposite, taunting me. At least, unlike my kid self, I could use a Fairy-type move. But with Decidueye out, I didnt have any weaknesses Spiritomb could likely exploit, so I stuck it out. Then came Togekiss, a Pokmon with extremely high health and an Air Slash that one-shotted my starter. Ouch.The fight was really just a battle of attrition, as many Pokmon battles are. Bring your best moves out, swap, heal if you need to, and strike when you can. And luckily, I had counters to basically everything only Garchomp, after my Mamoswine was KO-d, was a mild threat. But Braviarys immunity to Ground-type helped there.Images: Nintendo LifeEventually, the battle of ideals of learning to live with the world and with the Pokmon as they are now, versus the desire to change and remake everything wasnt over yet. Volo had a seventh Pokmon up his sleeve: Giratina.With two Pokmon unconscious and a third below half health, I was thrust into another battle without time to heal. Is one Legendary Pokmon easier to deal with than a team of six? Oh, you know the answer to that: No.I had to at least bring Decidueye back to full health, but Id forgotten to pack my Max Revives, so I had to settle for sacrificing Braviary as I got my Starter Pokmon back to half health with a Revive and some Potions. Fortunately, Shadow Force is only decently powerful, with its main benefit increasing the chance your team wont hit Giratina.Using that to my advantage, I chipped away at the Legendarys health as I brought Decidueye up to full health, and unleashed some Agile and Strong Style Leaf Blades and Psycho Cuts. It probably helped that Giratina wanted to use Earth Power a lot, which is totally useless against Decidueye.Images: Nintendo LifeSo I managed to wrangle my way through in decent-ish fashion, before another phase kicked in. This was more of the same, but as the cherry on top of an excellent iced cake of endurance, it was a much-needed victory lap. Was this the end of the game, though? Of course not. As brutal, tiring, and rewarding as that fight was, there was still one more obstacle waiting for us: Arceus.I had the Azure Flute and I proved to Volo I was worthy, but Id completely forgotten that I had to complete the Pokdex. So cue me scrambling around the regions, checking my dex, talking to Laventon, and forcing my Pokmon to love me so I could fill in all the gaps just so I could walk up the sparkly staircase and face the ultimate challenge.Now I could prove myself to the Pok God, the Alpha Pokmon, in the ultimate Noble battle. Remember what I said about dodging? You need that here. And you need to be near-perfect at it.Image: Nintendo LifeArceus is frustrating and challenging but also incredibly rewarding to take on. I dont love the Noble fights, which involve dodging large Pokmon by rolling and running, then throwing balms to calm them down. Theyre a little clunky and the camera is not my best friend. And with Arceus, both of those things bit me on the arse multiple times.But youre fighting 'God', for goodness' sake. Youre fighting the Pokmon which all other Pokmon come from. Youre proving yourself after documenting every Pokmon in the Hisui region. You got this far surely you can overcome this?Images: Nintendo LifeLegends: Arceus is all about overcoming challenges, about documenting a new world, taking on things youve never seen before, and engaging in new mechanics. Its also about proving that people and Pokmon can live in harmony, which culminates in you beating the person who wants to remake the world in his image and the very Pokmon that created said world. It is the most JRPG Pokmon has ever been, and even with its wrinkles, the game is so much better for leaning into the mysteries, danger, and hope that an unfamiliar world brings. And now I have the Alpha Pokmon at my side (read: In my Pastures).Legends: Z-A has a pretty tall task to match that marriage in gameplay and themes, though it does maintain one of those throughlines the attempt at people and Pokmon living together. I dont think Ill get to fight 'God' again, and I dont think the challenge of Arceus will be matched, but I do think Ill be able to build a world where harmony exists, just as I paved the way with Arceus.Image: Nintendo LifeWhat do you think of Legends: Arceus' final gauntlet? Have you completed the Pokdex and caught the titular 'mon? We're getting Scarlet and Violet vibesAll details, updates, release dates, and moreRelated GamesSee AlsoShare:00 Alana has been with Nintendo Life since 2022, and while RPGs are her first love, Nintendo is a close second. She enjoys nothing more than overthinking battle strategies, characters, and stories. She also wishes she was a Sega air pirate. 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Another for the Switch 2 wishlist.One of 2024's absolute best games came in the form of Persona 3 Reload from Atlus. A remake of the 2006 entry Persona 3, it sadly didn't grace the Nintendo Switch, but we remain relatively confident (hopeful?) that Atlus will launch it on the upcoming Switch 2.Now, however, it seems like a remake of Persona 4 is also imminent, thanks to the discovery of a website domain by YouTuber @ScrambledFaz (thanks, Insider Gaming). The domain in question 'p4re.jp' was registered on 20th March 2025 and seems to heavily imply that 'Persona 4 Reload' may well be a real thing.Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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