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 here Contents hide Call of Duty is no stranger to adding a wealth of unique game modes to inject a breath of fresh air into the existing selection. The likes of Team Deathmatch and Domination all have their place but after a while, some variations on the classics are always fun to get stuck into.As part of the divisive Squid Game collaboration, the Red Light, Green Light mode from Netflixs hit TV show has made its way into Call of Duty. As players attempt to avoid detection, one fan has managed to devise a cunning trick to eliminate the opposition before they get close to the finish line.Black Ops 6 Red Light Green Light trick plays havocThe objective of Red Light, Green Light is to stand still once the menacing doll has stopped singing. To outwit fellow players, streamer Timmy2Cans sampled the song and played the song resulting in others moving when theyre not meant to.As expected, Timmys soundboard trick caused plenty of rage among players who fell for the trick. On the other hand, many admired the trick as a method of outwitting unsuspecting players focused on standing still.Utilising a soundboard to gain the upper hand is a similar trick players used when the Xbox One was released with a Kinect camera. During a match, players with open microphones tricked them into speaking a command which turned their consoles off, much to their amusement.Some fun among controversyRed Light, Green Light has been one of the more popular additions to Call of Duty in recent weeks. Alongside the limited-time mode, the paid event pass has caused widespread frustration. Fans believe the latest crossover is a cash grab, especially when there are several flaws within Black Ops 6 and Warzone.With the Squid Game collab coming to an end soon, fans will have to use their soundboards in another way to trick opponents into thinking theyre in potential danger on the virtual battlefield.For more CoD intel, check out the best Saug loadout for close-quarters action along with the best keyboard and mouse settings to keep your accuracy in check. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Platform(s):PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):ShooterRelated TopicsSubscribe 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 here Contents hide Since its launch, Marvel Rivals has taken the gaming world by storm, drawing in both gamers and Marvel fans alike with its exhilarating 6v6 hero shooter action. With an impressive lineup of Marvel characters, the game delivers intense battles in destructible and dynamic environments, providing a refreshing twist on the genre.The ongoing Season 0, Dooms Rise has hit the ground running, garnering an enthusiastic response from players who are lauding its adrenaline-fueled action, detailed character designs, and the sharp competitive edge that defines its gameplay. Recent reports reveal that the game has consistently boasted over 300k concurrent players on Steam, showcasing impressive player retention and enthusiasm.Now, the countdown to the highly anticipated Season 1 launch has fans buzzing with excitement as leaks hint at the arrival of potential new characters, along with fresh maps and skins that could shake up the gameplay experience. Weve got you covered right here with all the info in early patch notes.Marvel Rivals Season 1 name and release date countdownAccording to leaks, Marvel Rivals Season 1 is called Eternal Night and will kick off on January 10, 2025. The ongoing season Dooms Rise is all set to end and after a brief downtime, the new content update will be available for players to play.Fantastic Four is coming to Marvel Rivals. Image by MARVEL.However, trusted leaker RivalsLeaks has shared the full schedule of content release, leading all the way up to the launch of Season 1. Heres what it looks like:Jan 6th at 7 pm PST: Season 1 Trailer Jan 7th at 3 am PST: Dev Blog with game adjustments and improvementsJan 7th at 6 am PST: Mr. Fantastic PreviewJan 7th at 7:30 am PST: Mr. Fantastic Skin revealJan 7th at 7 pm PST: Invisible Woman PreviewJan 7th at 10 pm PST: Invisible Woman Skin revealJan 8th from 1 pm 3 pm PST: New Hero Reveal StreamJan 8th at 3 am PST: Content Creator early access server launchJan 8th at 7 pm PST: Map Reveal 1Jan 10th: New Season launchMarvel Rivals Season 1 early patch notesNew HeroesAccording to leaks and the official key art of Season 1, Marvels first family, Fantastic Four will arrive in the game as new heroes. Included in the roster are Mr. Fantastic, Invisible Woman, The Thing, and Human Torch. You can check their full leaked abilities right here.Also arriving during the season due to heavy speculation is Ultron whose move-set was also leaked in an X post. For several months Ultron has been a key topic of conversation since the characters voice lines were leaked online.Furthermore, players are also speculating another hero, the Daywalker, Blade to debut as a playable hero in the game. Other leaked heroes include Emma Frost, Jean Grey/Phoenix, Deadpool, Angela, Hit-Monkey, and Modok.Vampire New York map and game modesA Vampire-themed New York will soon be a Marvel Rivals map. Image by NetEase.A new map is also leaked to arrive and its none other than the Vampire New York that was seen in the games launch cinematic trailer. The map can also be seen in the background of the Season 1 key art, and since the name is Eternal Night, it perfectly fits with the theme. The theory is that Marvels version of Dracula or possibly Morbius will play the primary antagonist this season.The New York map will have areas like Midtown, Central Park, and Sanctum Sanctorum where players can play. Other maps were also leaked online which are called Krakoa and Arakko, both of which are still yet to be revealed.Furthermore, two new game modes namely, Escort and Hybrid are also rumored to launch.Nerfs and BuffsHela is rumored to get a nerf in Season 1. Image by NetEase.As with every new seasonal update, Season 1 is also bringing several adjustments and changes to the heroes and their abilities. Starting off with nerfs, Hela and Hawkeye are strongly rumored to be nerfed as players have been overpowered by the two duelists.On the other hand, Storm, Wolverine, and Cloak & Dagger are about to receive massive buffs to their abilities, hence it will alter the ongoing meta in the game significantly. Furthermore, Captain America and Venom will get huge movement buffs which will drastically improve their ongoing abilities.Until Season 1 comes out, check out the full 2025 Marvel Rivals roadmap to make sure youre not missing out on anything.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 here Contents hide After a bit of a torrid 2024, Destiny 2 is ready to kickstart a brand new year with new content for players to enjoy. The release date and time countdown for when Destiny 2 Revenant Act 3 will start is nearly over, and there are plenty of leaks online, along with confirmed incoming buffs and nerfs for the following patch. There is a lot happening for D2 in the start to the new year as per the 2025 roadmap. Not only do we have Revenant Act 3 on the horizon, we also have Bungies annual Game2Give charity fundraiser, for which a stunning new cel-shader has leaked. Throughout the next 12-months, we should also learn more about and get to play the highly-anticipated spin-off, Destiny Rising. Hopefully it will be a much better year for Bungie and fans, and it all starts with Destiny 2 Revenant Act 3. The release date and start time countdown is nearly over, and it will last for just under a month. Destiny 2 Revenant Act 3 release date The release date for Destiny 2 Revenant Act 3 is January 7th. This was confirmed by Bungie in their final TWID blog post for 2024. Bungie stated that it will bring forth the conclusion of the Revenant storyline as well as a new Exotic mission, new weapons, and one last row of Artifact perks. The developer also promised more details to be shared on the DestinyTheGame X account, but nothing substantially more has been shared as of writing. Image credit: @DestinyTheGame on XWhen does Destiny 2 Revenant Act 3 start? The release time for when Destiny 2 Revenant Act 3 will start is 9AM PT/12PM ET/5PM GMT on January 7th. Once the finale begins, you will only have four-weeks to complete as it will end at the same hours on February 4th. While the story conclusion is the biggest thing happening in January, there is also the following to anticipate shortly after Revenant Act 3 starts and ends: Iron Banner return Jan 14th Game2Give Jan 23rd Trials of Osiris Jan 31st New dungeon Feb 7th Destiny 2 Revenant Act 3 release time US 9AM PT on Tuesday, January 7th 12PM ET on Tuesday, January 7th Destiny 2 Revenant Act 3 start time UK 5PM GMT on Tuesday, January 7thCountdown Below is a visual countdown to when the new act will start: Leaks While official details about Revenant Act 3 are minor right now, leaks online have shared more information. The Exotic Mission is Kells Fall, and, according to BungieLeaks, it has three different versions, each accompanied by Expert mode:DistortionDiffractionReflectionBecause of three different versions, its claimed that each one will have a unique boss:Scorned Organist (Distortion)Fikrul, the Fanatic (Diffraction)Reksis Vahn, the Hangman (Reflection)Lastly, there will be the following rewards:Red Tape Scout RifleEnriching Powder (Tonic Ingredient)Vintage Kells Fall WeaponrySlayers FangCheck out BungieLeaks post on X if you wish to see story spoilers for the Exotic Mission. As for Slayers Fang, previous leaks have showngameplay footageof the Exotic Shotgun in-action. The leaked gameplay comes courtesy of YouTuber, Kanye 4 King.D2 buffs and nerfs On January 14th, Bungie will release some balance changes for Act 3. Below are the following buffs and nerfs promised by Bungie in their final TWID of 2024: Weapon ArchetypesSidearmsHeavy Burst We preemptively nerfed Heavy Burst Sidearms before we made the Destiny 2: Into the Light sandbox changes because they had one of the most forgiving body shot Times to Kill in the game. We have not walked back those changes entirely, as that goes against the spirit of the current PvP sandbox, but we do feel that increasing the strength of some close-range Primary weapons is a worthwhile endeavor given the relative power of other close-range engagement options.Increased body shot damage from 30 to 33.Increased critical hit damage from 48 to 52.8.Submachine GunsGeneral SMGs are currently struggling in both high-end PvE and PvP, where combating more resilient enemies is making their small magazines feel overly punishing. We are bringing their magazine sizes up a small amount globally and will also be slightly increasing their damage versus Minor combatants in Heresy.Increased magazine size by approximately 10%.Auto RiflesRapid Fires Increased damage slightly to remove a resilience gate from their optimal Time to Kill.Increased body shot damage from 13.5 to 13.6.Increased critical hit damage from 23 to 23.1.Pulse RiflesHigh-Impacts We have heard your feedback that, in the hands of highly skilled players, High-Impact Pulses can feel oppressive. We are removing their last bit of baked-in forgiveness, requiring them to hit six crits to achieve their optimal Time to Kill against all resilience levels over one. At the same time, to reduce their top-end effectiveness, we are decreasing their range via the aim down sights damage (ADS) falloff scalar, which will bring them more in line with Adaptive Hand Cannons and reduce their range below all other Pulse Rifles.Reduced body shot damage from 22 to 21.5.Reduced critical hit damage from 39.6 to 38.7.Reduced ADS damage falloff scalar from 1.7 to 1.6.Lightweights Lightweight Pulses can feel too difficult to use for their Time to Kill and Time on Target requirements, so we are bringing their optimal TtK forgiveness up through all resilience levels.Increased body shot damage from 17 to 20.4.Increased critical hit damage from 31.45 to 31.6.Hand CannonsPrecisions Precision Hand Cannons have seen a small bump in usage and effectiveness with the recent buff to body shot damage, but we wanted to lean harder into the fantasy of the intrinsic perk. This change will affect Lunas Howl, Not Forgotten, and Malfeasance.The intrinsic Hand Cannon Precision Frame now reduces your ADS movement speed penalty by 10%.Scout RiflesLightweights For a brief period we buffed Lightweight Scouts to bring down their body shot Time to Kill (which is among the slowest in the game) and to make them more forgiving in terms of their optimal Time to Kill, but these changes were quickly undone when we moved to the Into the Light Crucible sandbox. We have re-implemented these changes, tuned for the new health values in PvP.Increased body shot damage from 32 to 38.Increased critical hit damage from 64 to 64.6.Sniper RiflesGeneral We are continuing with our work to reduce the visual flinch experienced by Sniper Rifles in Crucible to a more reasonable level. The intent is to maintain the difficulty of shooting through flinch to allow for counterplay, without it feeling too jarring to be damaged while scoped in.Reduced the camera roll component of flinch against players by 20%.Whisper of the Worm We have further reduced the flinch experienced by Whisper of the Worm to compensate for it being a Heavy weapon.Reduced the camera roll component of flinch against players by 50%.Weapon PerksSkulking Wolf(Iron Banner Origin) We felt like the Iron Banner origin perk could use an effect to make it worthwhile in PvE, and we think this addition is in line with the fantasy of the perk itself. The perk description string will be updated in a future release to reflect the new functionality.Now activates in PvE, and makes enemies slightly less accurate in targeting you when active (this is like the effect Manticore has when airborne).Target Lock With the increased magazine sizes on SMGs, keeping this perk in its nerfed state rendered it effectively useless. We will keep an eye on how this perk changes the strength of SMGs in Crucible, and we are interested to see how it performs alongside the multitude of other very strong CQB options that currently exist.Removed the custom tuning to make the perk less effective on SMGs.Exotic WeaponsGraviton Lance Graviton Lance is arguably the strongest Primary weapon in the game when viewed across both the PvE and PvP sandboxes. While it is not proving to be too problematic in high-skill Crucible lobbies, it is dominating lower- and middle-skill lobbies to an unhealthy degree, as well as seeing extremely high uptime and potency in all levels of PvE content. As such, it needs to be brought more in line for both sandboxes. One option we considered was bringing down the stats to be closer to other Heavy Burst Pulse Rifles, but that felt like too much of departure from the spirit of the weapon. Instead, we settled on reverting the RPM back to its previous value of 300. In PvE, the RPM reduction will effectively be a small DPS nerf, while in Crucible it will move the weapon back to how it was performing pre-Episode 2.Reverted its RPM to 300.Malfeasance This gun feels noticeably different to shoot compared to other 180 Hand Cannons because it was missing some of the intrinsic benefits provided by the Precision perk.Added the remaining intrinsic effects from the Precision Hand Cannon perk, including accuracy bonuses and the new ADS movement speed penalty reduction (the airborne effectiveness was already baked into the stats).Exotic ArmorStoicismSpirit of Alpha Lupi The healing impulse was tuned around barricade, which has significantly less uptime than Thruster. Now that Alpha Lupi can work on Thruster, we needed to branch the effects strength accordingly.Reduced heal impulse when using Thruster to 30 HP that can roll over into shields.For more Destiny 2, check out our guide to thebest Legendary weaponsalong with thebest weapons for PvP.Destiny 2Platform(s):Google Stadia, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Web, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/XGenre(s):Action, Adventure, First Person, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter8VideoGamerRelated TopicsDestiny 2 Subscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share

In doing so, Wiggins landed on a subtle color scheme that would dialogue with the houses features, particularly the natural blue-green hue of the grand stone fireplace that dominates the living room. I wanted a simple, tight palette, she says. It needed to be muted, without a huge amount of contrast or saturation. She chose shades in a spectrum of greens and off-whites, as well as natural materials like wood and rattan. The vintage rattan wingback armchair and sofa set were the first purchases of the project, and in a lot of ways, they kicked off the tone, explains Wiggins. I thought, This building would have rattan, right?The designer expanded the concept by sourcing pieces within the same material palette, including a 1970s bamboo coffee table, an early-20th-century wicker bistro chair, and a minimal George Nelson for Herman Miller daybed upholstered in an olive Pierre Frey mohair jacquard. I didnt want to add too many other materials, she adds. The stone is doing so much work.We chose green and off-white for the palette, says Wiggins. We wanted the colors to sit down and be quietto let the incredible stonework be the main event. For the walls, she opted for Benjamin Moores creamy Manchester Tan, which provides a neutral backdrop for the Herman Miller daybed upholstered in Pierre Freys olive-toned Malindi mohair jacquard and the vintage rattan wingback armchairits seat newly swathed in 36 Bourne Streets Satin Stripe in Gold/Chalk.Throughout the house, Wigginswho also runs a vintage home decor shop on the North Fork of Long Islandsays she sought furniture that felt lived-in and cozy. We wanted pieces that came with an authentic patina, which is surprisingly hard to find, she professes. That included a weathered blue chest in the living room she says shes been hoarding for nearly a decade, just waiting for the perfect home. I had never found any place worthy of it, she admits. For the dining room, she sourced a rustic Italian farm table, which she matched with a set of antique dining chairs in an inky shade of dark turquoise. The chairs wavy backrests echo the undulating weave of the antique Tuareg carpet underfoot. I hope it feels like they were casually found, but in reality, they were hunted for, she says. They have a very specific relationship.While Wiggins may have approached the project with the utmost sophistication, she acknowledges the houses ultimate purpose is leisure. Its playfulits not meant to be too serious, reflects the designer. It wants to be good-looking, but you can also walk in a little damp and put up your feet. Thats the intersection I tried hard to achieveand I think we captured it here.

Following in the footsteps of his tech industry peers, Apple CEO Tim Cook has decided to donate a million dollars to Donald Trumps inauguration fund. That news comes from Axios, which reported Friday that the donation represents the culmination of a long, collaborative relationship between Trump and Cook that began years ago and has involved numerous meetings, including a recent dinner at Mar-a-Lago.Of course, Cook is not alone. Last month, it was revealed that Meta had donated $1 million to Trumps inauguration fund, in what was broadly viewed as an effort by the companys CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, to thaw relations with Trump (the two have notably had a rocky history). Cooks donation obviously differs somewhat from that donation, as it is being made by Cook personally. Metas donation ostensibly came from the company itself, not the executive behind the company. OpenAIs CEO Sam Altman has also donated $1 million to the fund, and Amazon has done the same. In general, it seems like the tech industry has lined up to kiss the ring more than usual. That said, it is routine for companies to contribute to the presidents inauguration fund and a whole lot of other companies have also lined up to contribute to do the same this year. Those companies include Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, AT&T, crypto companies Kraken and Coinbase, and others.Cook may be in a better position than most tech executives. The New York Times writes that the Apple executive enjoyed a warm relationship [with the President] during Mr. Trumps first term, and that Cooks standing with the president was better than other competitors. Donations to presidential inaugurations are broadly viewed as an effort to curry favor with incoming presidential administrations. Though the actual presidential inaugurationthe part of the ceremony where the President is sworn inis paid for with public money, many of the celebrations that take place after that initial ceremony are fueled by private donations. A variety of people and organizations can give to the presidents inaugural committee but, more often than not, the biggest donations come from corporations, lobbyists, and political action committees.Trumps last inauguration was considered the most expensive in history, with his inaugural committee raising a whopping $107 million. By comparison, Obamas 2013 inauguration raised about $43 million, while his 2009 inauguration raised $55 million. The companies that were thebiggest spenders for Trumps 2016 inauguration included Lockheed Martin and Boeing, Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase, as well as Dow Chemical, Pfizer, Microsoft, Google, and a number of private prison companies. The single biggest contributor was AT&T, with a donation of some $2 million.

Buyers RemorseStarting to regret picking up an Xbox Series X? This new controller will at least let you pretend you're using a PS5 DualSenseThe Competitor enters the arena.Image credit: Hyperkin/ Microsoft News by Oisin Kuhnke Contributor Published on Jan. 6, 2025 As Microsoft brings more and more of its games to other platforms, you might be feeling some buyers remorse, but a new third-party Xbox Series X controller could help.Last November, Xbox launched a new campaign under the slogan "This Is an Xbox", talking about an actual Xbox, your TV, your phone, your laptop. Essentially, it's saying that you can play Xbox games anywhere, even if it's technically not an Xbox. That sort of makes the point of owning the console Xbox a bit moot, so I'd understand if you're starting to feel like you wish you'd picked up a PS5 instead, seeing as Sony don't seem to have any intention to bring its games to anything other than PC, and only two years after the fact. Watch on YouTubeLuckily, you can soon at least help yourself feel like you're not playing an Xbox, even if you will actually be playing an Xbox (could make a drinking game out of all the times I've written Xbox here, I reckon). It's CES 2025 at the moment, one of the biggest techs around, and peripheral maker Hyperkin has just announced a brand new Xbox controller. It's called The Competitor, and in the video above you might notice that it looks just a little bit familiar. To see this content please enable targeting cookies. The controller has obviously been designed to look like the PS5's DualSense, with analogue sticks level next to each other, clear plastic buttons, and a sleek white and black design. If you only took a quick glance at it you'd probably think it was a DualSense! But that Xbox logo button in place of the touchpad gives the game away pretty quickly.You can also use The Competitor (great name, by the way) on PC, so if your Xbox is actually your computer, you're sorted there! Now all we need is an Xbox-themed PlayStation controller and we're set.

Bank 'EmOne of Game Pass Ultimate's best features is finally coming to PC Game Pass, but there's a major catchMicrosoft is giving Game Pass Quests is a big shakeup as it officially brings the long-running feature to PC.Image credit: Microsoft, VG247 News by Sherif Saed Contributing Editor Published on Jan. 6, 2025 Microsoft is kicking off the new year with some news on a big Game Pass Ultimate feature that may have been overshadowed in recent years. Game Pass Quests offers a fairly straightforward way of earning points for checking out Game Pass titles.These points can later be used to buy games and DLC, enter sweepstakes, and unlock other rewards. Until now, however, Quests has only been available on Xbox consoles and not PC. This is finally changing.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Microsoft today announced a few changes to Game Pass Quests, and the points associated with them. To start with, Game Pass Quests, previously available for Ultimate members on consoles, is expanding to PC Game Pass.Game Pass Quests has long been appreciated by dedicated subscribers, because it gives them a reason to download newly-added games, and check out genres they may not otherwise. The more Quests are completed, the more points are earned, which carry real-world monetary value. Granted, the feature is only available in select countries, but theres some good news there, too.Starting tomorrow, January 7, PC Game Pass members will be able to access Quests. This also means that Ultimate (which includes both console and PC) members will have another platform where they can earn Rewards on. Quests launches in Japan on the same day, too.There are, however, a few caveats to keep in mind. First, earning Rewards points will now be limited to players 18 years or older. As a result, children and anyone with a managed account will no longer have access to the Rewards Hub, though they will continue to earn points through parentally approved purchases of eligible items on the Microsoft Store, eligible searches on Microsoft Bing and other non-gameplay activities. Existing point balances wont be touched, so thats good, at least. To see this content please enable targeting cookies.The biggest hurdle for PC Game Pass, however, is that only games that dont require a third-party launcher will count towards your progress, or have Quests associated with them to begin with. That includes all launchers, even Blizzards Battlenet, despite being part of the same company.Microsoft has also made it so Quests will now require a minimum playtime, meaning youll no longer earn points for downloading and launching games. This is part of a larger revamp to the whole system that includes some extra Quests, and a rotating set of daily, weekly, and monthly bonuses. In general, there are more ways to earn, but the quests themselves will require a little more effort.If youve never messed with Quests before, getting started is pretty simple. Youll find them in the Rewards Hub on your Xbox, or within the Xbox app on PC and mobile. The more Quests you complete, the more points you accrue. Once youve collected enough, return to the Rewards Hub to claim them for Xbox gift cards and other rewards.

Messmering AboutElden Ring player self-dubbed the "First Elden Sandwich" is racking up daily no hit beatings of Messmer until Nightreign arrives, because Souls gameYep, everything seems as it should be here. Slay on, Chickensandwich420.Image credit: FromSoftware News by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on Jan. 6, 2025 Elden Ring Nightreign was one of the big headlines at The Game Awards, and sign-ups for a network test of it are set to open up this week. That's pretty rapid, but clearly it ain't rapid enough for some hardcore Souls heads, with one having decided to set themselves the challenge of dishing out a no hit boss beating every day until it's out.If you somehow missed Nightreign being announced, it's a co-op focussed title that will allow multiple players to take on bosses from the FromSoftverse in collaborative environments. So yup, Elden Ring with your mates in a form that's not just leaving each other cheeky notes.To see this content please enable targeting cookies. As of writing, Nightreign doesn't have a concrete release date as such - it's coming in 2025, but we've got no idea when. That hasn't stopped YouTuber Chickensandwich420, who's the "first Elden sandwich" according to their channel's description, from setting out on a quest to kill the time (thanks, TheGamer).Basically, they've been no hit killing Shadow of the Erdtree fire/snake baddie Messmer every day since December 16, using a different weapon every time, so things don't get stale. I've got no idea where the whole being a sandwich part comes in, but I assume it's helping in some fashion. As of right now, they've just passed day 21, and day 22's kill should be coming today.Watch on YouTubeThe challenge is being done on NG+7 and, as outlined in the decrptioon of its debut video, Chickensandwich420 does seem to have at least thought about contingencies in case the game doesn't arrive early this year. "Originally, [I] was gonna do different Fromsoft bosses from all games (since, yknow, Nightreign is a multiverse game), but I'm lazy [and] it's my last year of uni so I dont want to spend time grinding bosses instead of doing work. If this game doesn't come out by the end of June I'll branch out to other games."They did a similar thing with Maliketh in the run up to Shadow of the Erdetree's release in June last year, so they're clearly capable of taking on boss-killing tasks. Here's hoping they've got plenty of sarnies stashed away in case Nightreign turns out to be a fall release.For more Elden Ring chatter, make sure to check out why our James picked Erdtree as his GOTY despite it being DLC, and our coverage the "strategic capital and business alliance" Sony and Fromsoft parent company Kadokawa established late last year.

Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)Cutting a bloody swathe through an army of the undead, Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP joins Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered on Switch. Both games complement each other as flawed but enjoyable examples of Grasshopper Studios' beloved catalogue. An idiosyncratic collaboration between Suda 51 and filmmaker James Gunn, Lollipop Chainsaw highlights the unique style of both creators. Its a hyper-stylised, quip-heavy action game that remains a uniquely demented experience. Sadly, content omissions and some choppy performance hamper this remaster, tainting the colourful mayhem.The plot is both a perfect representation of its era and a great opportunity to experience Gunn in a goofy horror mode that was stifled when the MCU beckoned. On the morning of her eighteenth birthday, cheerleader Juliet Starling is inconvenienced by a zombie outbreak in her hometown. Luckily, Juliet comes from a long line of zombie hunters, the undead horde is no match for her skills with a chainsaw and a set of pom poms. Unable to save her boyfriend from a bite, Juliet decapitates him and carries his magically animated head on her belt. Together, they must battle through high school and defeat five musically themed dark lords, summoned by an angry goth kid named Swan to end the world.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Docked)There was a time when a story like this wasnt even that strange, such were the beautiful absurdities of the 2010s. Its a relentless onslaught of violence and puerile humour, even more so than the tonally similar No More Heroes. Though, as entertaining as the profanity-filled carnage can be, your mileage may vary.The tone combines the punk rock energy of Suda 51, with the Troma film spirit of Gunns early career. Horror references litter the script while thrashing music and cartoon visuals drive the action. Juliet (played in English by luminary voice actor Tara Strong) is a great protagonist, always acting like a high school cheerleader despite basically being a superhero. The supporting characters are also a blast, particularly Juliets family of hunters and the Dark Purveyors - the demon lords who are each themed around different music genres.This being a Grasshopper brawler, the combat is suitably ridiculous. When your protagonists main weapon is a souped-up chainsaw, subtlety is not the way to go. Juliets main attack loop is to soften up the zombies with cheerleader-fu before decapitating them with a chainsaw swing. Initially limited, new combo chains can be unlocked using currency hoovered up during battles. Finishing a combo with a big swing of your saw will decapitate multiple enemies at once, triggering score multipliers and flashy finishers.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)As you mow down the opposition, a special meter will fill that allows Juliet to trigger Star Soul Power, which covers her in a rainbow glow and briefly enhances her abilities. Skill progression is nicely balanced, with a dash and projectile add-on for your main weapon helping to build out offensive options. And, not just a pretty face along for the ride, Nick is used at multiple points to clear a path for Juliet via a QTE event. Tickets can also be collected and used to play Nick roulette, a wheel spin with the chance to land on crowd control powers.While Juliet's skills are visually impressive, enemy targeting has a jarring stiffness to it. Closing distance in a fight feels sluggish, something that isn't as noticeable with zombie trash mobs, but annoying as hell during one-on-one boss encounters. There are multiple ways to home in on enemies, but in the heat of a tough fight, movement feels fiddly. Fortunately, Juliet's growing repertoire quickly compensates for the clunky combat, and RePop does lessen the financial sting of buying upgrades. Even so, RePop feels significantly worse to play than the original release, which wasn't perfect to begin with.Captured on Nintendo Switch (Handheld/Undocked)Aside from the streamlined upgrade system, Dragami Games update doesn't add much added to the experience. The titular RePop mode is a sanitised version of the game that, aside from some altered cutscenes, feels oddly similar to the Japanese edit of the original. Swapping out blood and decapitations for colourful effects feels like the old days of Nintendo censorship. The licensed music is now sadly gone, with only The Chordettes 'Lollipop' making the cut. Some of the game's best sequences utilised licensed tracks to make them memorable, and now they just have a generic pop-punk score.What has been added, much to our dismay, is performance issues. Levels are linear pathways with transitions that usually involve Juliet traversing over obstacles. In the original game, this felt dynamic and added to the breakneck pace of the action. Here the system struggles to cope and the frame rate drops considerably between these areas. This goes for large battles and explosion effects as well, which can trigger an unhealthy stutter. It's unfortunate this cleaner, sharper-looking version of the game is hamstrung by shoddy optimisation.The adventures of Juliet, her monster-hunting family and from-the-neck-up boyfriend is still an energetic calling card for a beloved studio. Its an interesting look at the combined creative powers Suda and Gunn, who are both playing to their strengths. Its a shame that RePop is not the best way to experience it.ConclusionLollipop Chainsaw RePop's zombie-killing mayhem is just as childish, stupid and fun as it was in 2012. This remaster brings with it a streamlined experience and decent visual polish. Unfortunately, RePop suffers from poor optimisation, lapsed musical licenses and an extra mode that brings nothing new to the table. If you can, seek out the original.A crazy, funny script from Suda & GunnJuliet is a cool protagonistUpgrade system has been streamlinedPoor performance throughoutCombat is clunky and stiffRePop mode feels pointlessLicensed music tracks are mostly goneAverage 5/10 Please note that some external links on this page are affiliate links, which means if you click them and make a purchase we may receive a small percentage of the sale. Please read our FTC Disclosure for more information.

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