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items: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment release date, UK launch time and is it canon?
items: How to get a buggy in Dune: Awakening explained
items: Dune: Awakening on PS5 and Xbox – What do we know about the console release?
items: Dune: Awakening codes – Full list and how to redeem code explained
items: Dune: Awakening classes explained – All houses and best mentor to choose
items: Dune: Awakening review – A fun, if frustrating, romp through Arrakis
items: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith cheat codes – Full list of cheats and how to use them
items: Who are the Seraphites and the Prophet in The Last of Us season 2?
items: Who are the WLF in The Last of Us season 2?
items: Until Dawn cast on creating a "spiritual successor" to the game
items: Until Dawn ending explained: How does Clover escape?
items: Every Easter egg in the Until Dawn movie
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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment release date, UK launch time and is it canon?
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date: 2025-11-05T09:21:03.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Nintendo Switch
description: A trip back in time.
encoded: The third instalment in Zelda's take on the iconic Dynasty Warriors series, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, is nearly upon us. Following up on Age of Calamity, a prequel of sorts to Breath of the Wild, Age of Imprisonment tells the story of the Imprisoning War, glimpses of which we see in Tears of the Kingdom. If you're excited to jump in, here's when the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment release date is, what time it launches, and details on the canon. When is the Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment release date and launch time? Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment releases on 6th November 2025 at 12am GMT. For clarification, that means the game releases the minute the clock ticks over to midnight from 11:59pm on 5th November. In fact, Age of Imprisonment is receiving a midnight release in all countries, meaning lucky players in New Zealand and Australia will be able to play it long before those of us in the Western Hemisphere. It should also be noted that if you're in a country with more than one time zone, the game will launch at midnight in the easternmost time zone. That means that for US players, the game will launch at midnight EST, so west coast players will be able to play from 9pm on 5th November. Is Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment canon? Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment is canon. While its predecessor, Age of Calamity, is regarded to be non-canon, taking place in an alternate universe in which the Calamity is stopped, the events of Age of Imprisonment take place in the same timeline as the main Zelda games. In a Nintendo Switch 2 press release from April 2025, Nintendo provides a brief description of Age of Imprisonment, describing it as a "canonical tale." View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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How to get a buggy in Dune: Awakening explained
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date: 2025-06-19T10:00:22.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Buggies are a man's best bud.
encoded: Crossing the sandworm-infested desert in Dune: Awakening can be the stuff of nightmares. That is, unless you’ve got a vehicle in your arsenal. Perfect for playing with friends, the buggy is a four-person vehicle designed for mining and multiplayer. Sure, engines and treads break often, and the buggy isn’t quite as agile as the sandbike in evading the Shia-Hulud. But resource gathering and mining is where the buggy shines. Equipped with a cutter that yields double the ressources, as well as a storage compartment that can hold five to 10 times as many items, a buggy is a mining must-have. This is how you can get your hands on a buggy in Dune: Awakening. How to get a buggy in Dune: Awakening explained To get a buggy in Dune: Awakening, you have three options: you can build one, buy one, or steal one. Either way, you'll want to get this quicker transport method as soon as you can. Keep on reading and we'll explain how each of these methods work. How to build a buggy in Dune: Awakening – Crafting guide With 1500v capacity, a buggy is your best bet for storing goods. Unfortunately, you’re unlikely to unlock it until mid-to-late game (unless you steal one, that is). To build a buggy in Dune: Awakening, you have to: Create a Chemical Refinery and vehicle Fabricator Reach the Steel Tier in your Research Tree (which can be done by earning Intel points and researching schematics) Research the Buggy MK3 Assembly to unlock the blueprints to its parts Gather resources and fabricate all of the parts (hull; engine; chassis; tread; PSU). Other optional parts can be added afterwards. Fair warning: you will need a LOT of steel ingots Assemble your buggy using a Welding Torch Et voila! You have your very own buggy to bumble along sand dunes with. View Green Video on the source website Can you steal a buggy in Dune: Awakening? Yes, a buggy can be stolen and repaired in Dune: Awakening. If researching the crafting schematics and acquiring materials sounds like a bore to you, there is ano…

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Dune: Awakening on PS5 and Xbox – What do we know about the console release?
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date: 2025-06-12T15:52:58.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Let me ride my ornithopters on console please.
encoded: Spice sniffing, scavenger shanking, and sandworm chasing: Dune: Awakening is a sprawling MMO survival based on Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novels. In fact, it's already achieved a Very Positive rating on Steam, and is gaining a steady fan base eager for more. But when will the game drop on PS5 and Xbox? With the original release already having been delayed to accommodate for the game’s impressive scale, it's anyone’s guess when exactly Dune: Awakening might be made available for consoles. Here’s everything we know about what’s coming next for the game and the Dune: Awakening Xbox and PlayStation release. We turn our inner eye to see its (potential) path. When is Dune: Awakening coming to PS5 and Xbox? Console release explained View oEmbed on the source website Dune: Awakening will be released in 2026 on PS5 and Xbox. Currently, there are no more specific details about the release window, although it definitely will be coming to consoles. Here’s what Funcom has said in a press release: "While PC players can dive into Dune: Awakening today, Funcom has also confirmed that the game will be coming to PlayStation and Xbox. Console release is expected sometime in 2026." No statement has been given to explain the delay. It may be that it is trying to stagger players, still working out the kinks of console engine optimisation, or even trying to time it with the release of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune Part Three. ​​But if you want to know the lay of the dunes before its eventual console launch, you can check out our Dune: Awakening class guide so that when you finally get to play it, you won't be going in blind. And hey, maybe by then you won't even have to worry about the server status! View Green Video on the source website Are more DLCs coming to Dune: Awakening? When will they be released? Currently, there are three DLCs slated for release within the next 12 months, with the first coming before the end of the year. Following in the first DLC’s footsteps (Wildlife of Arrakis), these…

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Dune: Awakening codes – Full list and how to redeem code explained
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date: 2025-06-12T11:28:48.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: My Codes. My Skins. My Cheats.
encoded: With complex crafting, difficult dungeons and breathtaking visuals, Dune: Awakening is already reaping in players and praise. That is, when the servers are working. Finding your footing on Arrakis is tough: survival is a constant effort and the game’s combat is both fun and gruelling. Any advantage, even aesthetic, is a welcome addition. Codes can unlock skins, weapons, and even special items. They are also an excellent way to reward players and attract newcomers. Dune: Awakening is no different. You can gain the upper hand by following our Dune: Awakening classes guide, too, which will help you set your best sand-walking foot forward. But below are all the available Dune: Awakening codes and how to redeem them: How to redeem codes in Dune Awakening explained To redeem codes in Dune: Awakening, head to the Dune: Awakening Account Manager. Once you’ve logged into your Steam account, click on the Redeem Key which should be on your left. Type in the code, click continue, and reap the rewards once you return to the game. Each code in Dune: Awakening can only be redeemed once. View Green Video on the source website Full list of Dune: Awakening codes Currently, there is only one code available for Dune: Awakening. However, with three DLCs already announced, including one coming out this year, more codes are likely to drop. Unlock the Frameblade Kindjal knife skin WAKE-THE-SLEEPER This code grants players a Frameblade skin option, which, once unlocked, can be selected in the customisation tab in-game. Only applicable to Kindjal knives, the skin adds a jagged desertpunk look to your blade which lets you shank scavengers in style. The skin doesn’t have any effect other than aesthetics, but customisation is always a fun perk which could expire at any time. If new codes drop, we’ll let you know. Until then, stay hydrated, get mining, and don’t let the Sandworms catch you. Does Dune: Awakening have cheat codes? One of the main ingredients to any MMO’s long-term survival is a he…

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Dune: Awakening classes explained – All houses and best mentor to choose
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date: 2025-06-10T16:26:58.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: From close combat skill to mind control, selecting a great starter class is the perfect way to start your Dune: Awakening journey.
encoded: Funcom’s open-world epic Dune: Awakening allows players to explore Arrakis on a mission to awaken the Fremen. With harsh survival mechanics and a range of battle locations (as mentioned in our Dune: Awakening review), choosing your class determines how you will play Dune: Awakening. Also referred to as Schools of the Imperium, or Mentors, classes can be selected during the Reverend Mother’s questioning at the beginning of the game. All of the classes offer their own unique twist on navigating Arrakis. Don’t worry too much, though — other class skill trees can be unlocked throughout gameplay, meaning that no skill is lost forever. While there is no wrong answer, some classes are definitely more helpful early on than others. Here’s our guide to finding the right class for you. View Green Video on the source website Full list of Dune: Awakening classes The full list of Dune: Awakening classes looks like this at the start of the game: Bene Gesserit Swordmasters Troopers Mentat Additionally, a class can be unlocked through gameplay: Planetologist Best starter class for Dune: Awakening Unless you have prior preference or specific needs, we'd say that choosing a Bene Gesserit Mentor is a great way to get the most out of Dune: Awakening. That's our pick for a best starting class. Their starting ability, as well as their skill tree, prioritises survival and minimising damage (as well as looking really cool). Bene Gesserit is also the last class to unlock if you do not select it initially, meaning starting off with a Bene Gesserit Mentor will give you an upper hand in the long run. Ultimately, the class you choose doesn’t mean you cannot gain other skills - you will simply have to seek out Mentors in the desert. What is the Bene Gesserit class in Dune: Awakening? Bene Gesserit makes for a great initial class. Equipped with Compel, which draws enemies towards you and temporarily stuns them, a Bene Gesserit player can readily handle small groups of enemies. Taught by an acolyte…

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Dune: Awakening review – A fun, if frustrating, romp through Arrakis
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date: 2025-06-10T13:39:01.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Review
description: With sandworms, shipwrecks, and unforgiving desert landscapes, Dune: Awakening is a deeply immersive game with room to grow.
encoded: With stunning graphics, rich world-building and a compelling score, Dune: Awakening is a promising game with room to evolve. Written by Joel Byles and Wayde Zalken, Funcom’s online multiplayer survival title is an impressive homage to Frank Herbert’s novels, perfect for fans of the franchise. ​​Dropped into the Hagga Basin on a mission to awaken the Fremen, the player is guided through surviving Arrakis by Zantara (Daniel Bonjour), an elusive criminal with a bounty on his head. What follows is a scramble to find water, salvage resources, and uncover the lost tribe. As Paul Atreides narrates in the game’s intro sequence, this is a world in which the events of Dune never took place, a world tinged with hope: "All my visions lead to horror, except this one." Deeply immersive, and great for hardcore survival players looking for a challenge, Dune: Awakening’s survival mechanics make for a gruelling beginning. In the original Dune, Herbert wrote, "Seek freedom and become captive of your desires. Seek discipline and find your liberty." For better and worse, this motto applies to Dune: Awakening’s gameplay. Avoiding dehydration, sun stroke, and sandworms is a constant challenge (food is thankfully not a prominent mechanic). Once the player has set up a base, enemies supply a steady, and only slightly gruesome, source of water. Committed to a desert lifestyle, players are expecting to stay on the move, with replicators available to transport base blueprints between zones. Sandstorms that sweep past further ground players in desert life, but can leave you stuck in your base with little to do. Unsurprisingly, sandworms, the Shai-Hulud, are one of the game’s most effective mechanics. Travelling across sand for too long creates vibrations that draw the colossal creatures to you, separating zones and providing a constant threat of cosmic horror. But where the game sometimes innovates, it can at times become bogged down by uninspired side quests, difficulty disparities, and a jolt…

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Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith cheat codes – Full list of cheats and how to use them
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date: 2025-04-29T12:00:20.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
description: Unlimited lives, unlocking all movie clips, or even turning game text pink: Celebrate the game's 20th anniversary in style with these cheat codes.
encoded: Twenty years ago, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith graced our consoles with low-res Obi-Wan and surprisingly thrilling lightsaber duels. Released ahead of the film, the game is little more than a film-to-console cash grab, but its nostalgia value might make it worth the replay. With impressive graphics for 2005, fight choreography aided by Nick Gillard (the choreographer of the Star Wars prequel trilogy), and an alternate ending in which Darth Vader kills Obi-Wan and Palpatine, Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith is an eccentric tie-in to the film. Here’s a list of cheat codes for those who want to take a trip down memory lane, without all the boring bits. How to use cheat codes in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Depending on which console you use, cheat codes can be typed into the Options menu, or by using a codebreaker disc. Unlimited lives, unlocking all movie clips, or even turning game text pink, cheat codes in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith can be a whole lot of fun. If you can’t beat it, cheat it. Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith was available on PlayStation 2, Xbox, Nintendo DS, and Game Boy Advance. Full list of cheat codes in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith Cheat codes for PlayStation 2: To unlock the cheats on PS2, open up the options menu and type in the codes below. To unlock all bonus missions: NARSHADDAA To unlock all concept art: AAYLASECURA To access all duel arenas: TANTIVEIV To obtain all duelists: ZABRAK To unlock all Jedi powers and Force moves: JAINA To unlock all movie clips: COMLINK For faster regeneration of Health and Force: BELSAVIS To turn text pink: NATHAN G To unlock all story missions: KORRIBAN To unlock Super Saber Mode: SUPERSABERS To unlock Tiny Droid Mode: 071779 For unlimited Force: KAIBURR For unlimited Health: XUCPHRA To unlock all bonuses: 021282 View Green Video on the source website Bonus: cheat codes for CodeBreaker disc on PS2 For the game breakers out there, here’s a list of codes that will mess with your game and make it as janky as…

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Who are the Seraphites and the Prophet in The Last of Us season 2?
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date: 2025-04-28T16:46:44.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: HBO
subject: Sky
description: As they arrive in Seattle, Ellie and Dina stumble across the remains of a mysterious group. But who exactly are the Seraphites?
encoded: Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Last of Us season 2 episode 3. As Ellie and Dina venture further from Jackson in their search for vengeance, they are about to stumble into an increasingly violent world. Episode 3 of The Last of Us season 2 introduces a group of scarred survivors, only for them to be massacred before Ellie and Dina can even meet them. The group are members of the Seraphites. Along with the WLF, the Seraphites have been warring over Seattle for almost a decade by the time Ellie and Dina arrive. But who are the Seraphites? Why do they have scars? And who is their Prophet? With some insight from the games, here is everything you need to know about the Seraphites in The Last of Us season 2. Who are the Seraphites in The Last of Us season 2? The Seraphites are a religious faction in The Last of Us season 2. Whereas the WLF embrace the technology of the pre-apocalyptic world, Seraphites believe in a return to natural order, under the guidance of the Prophet. They fight with arrows, hang dissenters, and communicate through an intricate whistling language. Referred to as “Scars” by the WLF, Seraphites can be identified by the blemishes on their cheeks. This scarification is performed on all Seraphites at a young age, in memory of their Prophet. During FEDRA and the WLF’s war for dominance, the Seraphites relocated to an island off the coast of Seattle, named the Haven. Who is the Prophet in The Last of Us season 2? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/04/Ellie-finds-Seraphite-graffiti-in-blood-8ad8048.png" width="1600" height="1066" alt="Gameplay footage. Ellie (a young girl with a heavy backpack and chin-length hair) is exploring a decrepit building. There is a noose on the ceiling, and on there wall there is a strange symbol written in blood. Underneath it are the words "Feel Her Love"." title="Ellie finds Seraphite graffiti in blood" /> When the outbreak occurred, the Prophet was a woman who founded the Seraphites and …

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Who are the WLF in The Last of Us season 2?
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date: 2025-04-28T10:24:17.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: NOW
subject: Sky Atlantic
description: In The Last of Us season 2, Seattle is torn apart by warring factions: the WLF and the Seraphites. But who are the WLF? How is Abby connected to them?
encoded: Warning: Spoilers ahead for The Last of Us season 2 episode 3. Season 2 episode 3 of The Last of Us introduces two warring factions: the WLF and the Seraphites. Their introduction in the latest instalment didn't hold back, already depicting a bloody conflict between the two factions - and if the game is anything to go by, it's not going to end there. Plus, with the end of episode 3 revealing that the WLF is much bigger than Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Dina (Isabela Merced) had assumed, finding Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) might be a much bloodier task than either had expected. What does WLF stand for? Who are its members? Here is everything you need to know about the WLF. Who are the WLF in The Last of Us season 2? The Washington Liberation Front (or WLF) is a militia group fighting for control over Seattle in The Last of Us. After the outbreak, FEDRA (Federal Disaster Response Agency) placed Seattle under Quarantine Zone, much like they did in Boston and Kansas. But as resentment grew within Seattle, with food shortages, corruption, and strict policing becoming regular occurrences, a resistance emerged. View oEmbed on the source website WLF started as a liberation group, but once they seized power over Seattle, they began to resemble their previous oppressors. Executing all FEDRA soldiers and collaborators, the group forcibly relocated all Seattle survivors to their home base in Soundview Stadium (likely based off Seattle’s Lumen Stadium). Due to the wolf on their logo, and their violent regime, the WLF are sometimes referred to as "Wolves". When Ellie and Dina arrive, they are retreating from a recent wave of attacks. With solar panels, wind turbines, and a steady supply of food and medicine, WLF is a powerful faction – one that Ellie is unlikely to take on alone. Who's part of the WLF in The Last of Us season 2? Seattle’s WLF is a faction of thousands in Seattle, but only a few of its members play a role in the series. Here’s our list of the most important people who are pa…

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Until Dawn cast on creating a "spiritual successor" to the game
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date: 2025-04-25T10:59:34.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Movies
subject: Exclusive
subject: Interview
description: Actors Ella Rubin and Michael Cimino on adapting a video game, staying true to the story, and their favourite references and Easter eggs.
encoded: When five friends go looking for a missing sibling, they stumble into Glore Valley. Stuck in a time loop with a mysterious Dr Hill and new threats that slaughter them every night, the group discovers that there are worse things than dying. The only way to escape? Survive until dawn. Until Dawn is a horror adaptation of a 2015 cult-classic video game by the same name. Directed by David F Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation, Lights Out, Shazam), and written by Blair Butler and Gary Dauberman, the film takes the story and premise of the game in order to capture the feeling of unlocking multiple endings. "One thing that this movie has luckily brought into my life is a real appreciation for video games," Ella Rubin says, "especially Until Dawn, which is such a cinematic, beautiful game." Rubin plays Clover, a grieving young woman looking to solve her sister’s disappearance. Clover is joined by a tight-knit group of friends, including her supportive ex-boyfriend Max, portrayed by Michael Cimino. Neither had played Until Dawn before they auditioned: Rubin played the game before going into production, while Cimino played it with the rest of the cast during shooting. After playing it, Rubin was even more excited by the project: "I felt incredibly grateful to make a faithful adaptation that is very different but still exists within the world of the game." Cimino agrees: "I do feel like there is such a spiritual resonance of the game inside the film." Character interactions became one of the main parallels Cimino noticed between two stories. "If you played the game, there's these little personality quirks," he says. In the game, the player’s decisions influence characters’ personality traits and relationships, which in turn influence outcomes. Each character represents clear horror archetypes, from the believer to the cynic, the jock to the final girl, and players can choose to embrace tropes or reject convention. The movie takes a similar approach. "Everyone has their own quirks an…

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Until Dawn ending explained: How does Clover escape?
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date: 2025-04-25T10:00:31.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Movies
description: Escaping time loops is no easy feat, especially when each one is purpose built to kill you. How did the characters in Until Dawn survive? And what did that final shot mean?
encoded: Adapted from a 2015 video game, Until Dawn is a time-loop horror movie directed by David F Sandberg (Lights Out, Annabelle: Creation, Shazam) and produced by PlayStation Productions. In the movie, a group of friends go on a road trip to bring closure for Clover (Ella Rubin) on the anniversary of her sister’s disappearance. Following in her sister’s footsteps, Clover is joined by long-time best friends Max (Micheal Cimino), Megan (Ji-young Yoo) and Nina (Odessa A’zion), and newcomer Abe (Belmont Cameli). But when the group enters Glore Valley, they become trapped in a time loop that adds new threats every time they die. Hunted down by a masked killer, torn apart by Wendigos, exploded by poisoned water, and haunted by the enigmatic Dr Hill, Clover and her friends are tortured night after night. Worse, they realise their lives are limited, and that if they don’t escape soon, they too will become monstrous creatures. Can they make it through the night and survive until dawn? Read on to have the Until Dawn ending explained. Until Dawn ending explained: Do Clover and her friends escape? Waking up on their 13th and final night, with Megan missing, Clover, Max, Nina and Abe decide to use their last chance to save her. After they split up while being chased by Wendigos, Clover finds Megan strapped to a chair in a padded cell with a Wendigo chained up across from her. Unable to unlock the cell, Clover searches for a key and finds Dr Hill’s office. In it, an observation deck is set up, with screens showing all of the rooms in Glore Valley. Dr Hill confronts Clover, explaining that she is the reason her friends are trapped, and that someone must always die. While he monologues, Clover pushes his coffee so that the poisoned water drips into it. He drinks from the cup and continues taunting her, repeating that someone must die in order for them to escape. She tells him that this time, he is the one who dies. Dr Hill explodes. Taking the keys, Clover runs to Megan’s cell and unstr…

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Every Easter egg in the Until Dawn movie
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date: 2025-04-25T08:00:11.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Movies
description: Here are the 14 biggest Until Dawn game references in the time loop horror.
encoded: With new characters, a changed setting, and an original storyline, Until Dawn is a completely different story set within the same universe as the game. Starring Ella Rubin and Michael Cimino, the film follows a group of friends searching for Clover’s (Rubin) missing sister, who end up trapped in an ever-changing time loop. Originally released in 2015, Until Dawn is a choice-based horror game starring Rami Malek, Hayden Panettiere, Jordan Fisher and Brett Dalton. In it, eight teenagers get together a year after tragedy has struck. Full of tropes, twists, and corny one-liners, both the movie and the game begin as classic slashers, until the supernatural begins to creep in. How do the Until Dawn game and film tie into each other? During an exclusive interview, Rubin told RadioTimes.com about a hidden reference to the original: "There's a very dedicated Easter egg that hopefully fans will appreciate, and that really allows the film to be tied into the game." So, what is she referring to? Read on for the 14 biggest Easter eggs we picked up on. What video game Easter eggs are in the Until Dawn movie? 1. Poster cover art <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/04/until-dawn-poster-comparison-c8b4971.png" width="1600" height="1066" alt="two posters. both have blueish black backgrounds. both have the words until dawn. on the left, the game poster, a skull forms the top of an hourglass, with snow pouring out onto the bottom in which there is a chalet and eight silhouettes. On the right, a creepy house is the top of the hourglass and the sand is skulls, with pile atop one another to form a mountain. the glass is made from twisting trees." title="until dawn poster comparison" /> With an hourglass theme, a creepy house, and skull imagery, the poster for Until Dawn is clearly inspired by the game’s original design. While the movie poster may have a literal mountain of skeletons, both have the same simple but effective message: time is running out…

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How to play the DOOM games in order: Release and story timeline
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date: 2025-04-22T15:22:59.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Games
description: Our guide to shooting and slicing your way through Doom’s history.
encoded: Developed by id Software and published by Bethesda, Doom’s simple premise and notoriously difficult gameplay revolutionised first-person shooters. With an ethically dubious Union Aerospace Corporation (UAC), a devilishly straightforward plot, and a whole lot of ammo, Doom is the perfect franchise for mindless fun. Our hero is an unnamed marine (lovingly nicknamed “doomguy” by fans and later retconned to the much cooler Doom Slayer) who navigates maps, uncovers secrets, and kills just about everything in his way. Since the '90s, Doom has spawned countless spin-offs, knock-offs, and remakes including a poorly received 2005 adaptation starring Rosamund Pike, Karl Urban, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. But with the reboot returning in May 2025, which order should the games be played in? Here is our guide to playing Doom. How to play the DOOM games in release date order Here's how to play the DOOM games in release date order. You can use the links to learn more about each of the games. Doom (1993) Doom II: Hell on Earth (1994) The Ultimate Doom (1995) (includes added level “Thy Flesh Consumed”) Master Levels for Doom II (1995) Final Doom (1996) Doom 64 (1997) Doom 3 (2004) Doom 3: Resurrection of Evil (2005) Doom Ressurection (2009) No Rest for the Living (2010) (expansion pack) Doom (2016) Sigil (2019) (unofficial) Doom Eternal (2020) Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part I (2020) Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part II (2021) Sigil 2 (2023) (unofficial) Mighty Doom (2023) Legacy of Rust (2024) (expansion pack) The Lost Levels: Doom 64 (2024) Doom: The Dark Ages (2025) How to play the DOOM games in chronological story order If you want to play the DOOM games in 'story order', there are two main timelines that you need to know about. We've got all the info for you below. Original timeline: Doom (1993) The Ultimate Doom (1995) (includes added level Thy Flesh Consumed) Sigil (2019) (unofficial) Sigil 2 (2023) (unofficial) Doom II: Hell on Earth (1994) No Rest for the Living (2…

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How to do a low driven shot in FC 25 explained
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date: 2025-04-14T12:38:29.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Fifa
subject: Nintendo
subject: PlayStation
subject: Video
subject: Xbox
description: A Low Driven Shot is one of the most effective ways to score a goal in EA Sports FC 25, but how is it done?
encoded: Just like the real move (also known as a Grasscutter), a Low Driven Shot is a powerful kick that can allow the ball to break through the defence and stay close to the ground. Introduced in March 2025, Low Driven Shot Playstyle and Playstyle+ allow for increased shot accuracy, faster ball travel speed, and quicker shooting. In FC 25, a Low Driven Shot is a highly effective way of scoring. But how is it done? Keep on reading, or check out our video, to find out! How to do a Low Driven Shot in FC 25 To perform a Low Driven Shot in FC 25, press and hold the shoot button, release before the power bar reaches 40 per cent. In other words, just tap to shoot. Low Driven Shots are best performed from inside the box. Aiming towards the far post is more effective than aiming for the near post. For Playstation players: To do a Low Driven Shot on PS5 or PS4, press down and hold the circle button. Release the circle button before the power bar reaches 40 per cent. For PC gamers: PC players left click on the mouse and quickly release to enact a Low Driven Shot in FC 25. For Xbox users: On your Xbox, tap B on your controller to perform a Low Driven Shot in FC 25. For Nintendo Switch players: To do a Low Driven Shot on your Switch, hold down ZL and press A to shoot before the power bar reaches 40 per cent. When to use a Low Driven Shot in FC 25 In FC 25, when the goalkeeper is running towards you, a Low Driven Shot often lets you trick them and score. Even when the goalkeeper is in position, a Low Driven Shot aimed at the far post is a great way to slip one past the keeper. Low Driven Playstyle+ guarantees a more effective shot from close distance. What is Low Driven Shot Playstyle+ in FC 25? Low Driven Shot Playstyle+ improves on all of the qualities of the regular PlayStyle, namely: improved accuracy, increased ball speed, and faster shooting. Only certain players have this Playstyle+. Which players have Low Driven Shot Playstyle+ in FC25? Currently, only eight players have Low Dri…

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Dune: Awakening director “absolutely” feels pressure following the movies
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date: 2025-04-12T09:29:56.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Joel Bylos, creative director of Dune Awakening, teases Easter eggs and discusses how the success of the films has impacted the game.
encoded: Releasing 10th June 2025, Dune: Awakening is a survival MMORPG based on the novels by Frank Herbert. In the game, developed by Funcom, players will explore the hostile desert landscape of an alternate Arrakis. When Funcom first acquired the license to adapt Dune into a video game, they had no idea Denis Villeneuve was attached to write and direct the film adaptation. Starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, the films' critical acclaim and box office success meant the game was faced with more attention – and more pressure. Joel Bylos, creative director of Dune: Awakening and chief creative officer at Funcom, “absolutely” felt the pressure. “Our budget increased about three or four times,” he told us at the London Games Festival’s Screen Play event this week. “We were working to make it a very good game, but we were a much smaller company.” After Funcom had already acquired the Dune licence and were working on the game, they were bought by Tencent Games, which owns stakes in Epic Games (Fortnite), Roblox Corporation (Roblox) and Riot Games (League of Legends). “They were injecting more money into the company to help us make this project as big as it could be," he added. "That changed the scope." “As creative director, I had to change my ambitions for the game a little bit and start thinking about questions that I was going to ask a couple of years after launch and ask them a lot earlier in development so we could build something bigger.” Currently, the game is still going through an internal beta, but they are discussing the possibility of holding an open beta. Bylos promises that if they decide to hold an Open Beta, they will announce it by "early May". As someone who grew up on Dune, Bylos is keen to weave the franchise’s rich cultural legacy into the upcoming adaptation. “Dune has this really interesting history," he said. "You have the books; you have the Jodorowsky film that didn't get made; you have the 1984 film. And then you have the video games in the 90s. I g…

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How to get Plasma Fruit in The Sims 4 explained
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date: 2025-04-08T15:28:50.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Games
description: If your vampire Sim prefers snacking on fruit than sucking on blood, Plasma Fruit is the perfect solution, but where can you get it?
encoded: Plasma Fruit allows players to satiate their vampire’s thirst, make tasty (and magical) treats, or even cure them. First introduced in The Sims 3: Late Night, and added to The Sims 4: Vampires expansion pack in 2017, the fruit boosts vampires powers and harms regular Sims. Glowing, pink, and peach-shaped, Plasma Fruit is the perfect blood-sucking snack in The Sims 4: Vampires. But how can you get it? Read on for everything you need to know. How to get Plasma Fruit in The Sims 4 Plasma Fruit can either be foraged or harvested, although it cannot be purchased directly. To harvest Plasma Fruit in The Sims 4, players must first attain level 8 in Vampire Lore. Plasma Fruit Seeds can then be purchased for 300 simoleons on any computer. If this all sounds like a faff though, you can use cheats to find the fruit easily. Where to find Plasma Fruit in The Sims 4? The Forgotten Hollow is where you can find Plasma Fruit in The Sims 4. Plasma Fruit trees are easy to spot, with twisted black bark that glows pink at night. Ripe Plasma Fruit also glows when it is ready to pick. If you’re struggling to uncover the gnarled trees, Plasma Fruit trees can often be found behind Vlad’s mansion. Can you grow Plasma Fruit in The Sims 4? Yes, once you’ve reached Level 8 in Vampire Lore, you can order Plasma Fruit Seeds on the computer for 300 simoleons. Seeds can be planted in planter boxes or outdoors. Like any tree in The Sims 4, the plant must be watered, weeded, and harvested regularly. Once planted, the gnarly trees can be harvested after around two or three in-game days. What is Plasma Fruit in The Sims 4? Glowing pink, Plasma Fruit is an ingredient in The Sims 4: Vampires that can satiate vampire’s thirst and tap into vampiric powers. While its Sims 3: Late Night counterpart is a deep red fruit that resembles a beetroot, in The Sims 4, Plasma Fruit is a light pink and peach-like. The fruit can be drunk by vampires directly with a straw, made into special recipes, or can be mixed into …

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When is the Splitgate 2 Open Beta? Release date window and what to expect
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date: 2025-04-08T14:40:14.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Deadlier weapons, bigger maps and loads more portals – Splitgate 2 is set to be killer. But when is the Open Beta?
encoded: Teleporting across maps and sniping opposing players, Splitgate 2 is set to be one of the biggest free-to-play first-person shooters of 2025. Developed and published by 1047 Games, the sequel to Splitgate is a 4v4 multiplayer game which combines portal-based battles and arena warfare. First created by two college students, Nicholas Bagamian and Ian Proulx, while they were still at Stanford, Splitgate rose to popularity on Steam before even being completed. For its sequel, the developers are taking community feedback to heart. With the devs promising "way more" in the Open Beta than in the Open Alpha, fans can’t wait to start playing. Proulx, co-founder and CEO of 1047 Games, has insisted that player input is at the centre of Splitgate 2. The free-to-play first-person multiplayer shooter game is set to release in 2025. But when can players access Spitgate 2 Open Beta? When is the Splitgate 2 Open Beta? Release date window Splitgate 2 Open Beta will release in May 2025. Previously, Splitgate 2 Open Alpha’s four-day testing window lasted from 27th February to 2nd March 2025. Open betas usually stay open for anything from a couple of weeks to a few months, which means players will get loads more time to explore the game. In its announcement, 1047 Games said: "Mark your calendars for May. To be safe, maybe just take the whole month off now?" View oEmbed on the source website Where can I play Splitgate Open Beta 2? Players will likely be able to join Splitgate 2 Open Beta on PS5, Steam, or Xbox X/S. Splitgate 2 will only stay open for a limited time, so anxious fans may want to wishlist it on their preferred console to stay up to date. The finished faction-based portal shooter game will be available on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC by the end of the year. What to expect from the Splitgate 2 Open Beta Bigger maps, deeper lore and plenty more portals: Splitgate 2 Open Beta is set to build on feedback from the Open Alpha. More weapons and challenges are being ad…

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The Last of Us 2 time jump explained: How many years pass between games?
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date: 2025-04-08T13:56:06.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: PlayStation
description: Ellie and Joel's post-apocalyptic story takes place in the not-so-distant future. But exactly how much time has passed between The Last of Us Part 1 and 2?
encoded: Settled in Jackson since the events of the first game, The Last of Us Part 2 follows Ellie and Joel navigating the complexities of their shifting relationship as the weight of Joel’s betrayal grows between them. When their past returns with a vengeance, both Ellie and Joel must grapple with the fact that "every path has its price". Developed by Naughty Dog, and written by Neil Druckmann and Halley Gross, the 2020 sequel was met with critical acclaim, numerous awards, as well as fan backlash. Recently, the post-apocalyptic action-adventure horror game has been remastered for PS5, released for PC, and will be adapted for TV in April 2025. But exactly how much time has passed between The Last of Us 1 and 2? Read on to find out. The Last of Us 2 time jump explained: How many years pass between games? In the video game version of The Last of Us Part 2, four years have passed since the end of the first game. The Last of Us 2 starts in early spring 2038, almost 25 years after the initial outbreak. Since the end of the first game, Ellie and Joel have moved to Jackson, a mountainside commune in Wyoming and one of the few safe havens in the post-apocalyptic landscape. Players who miss the younger Ellie and Joel will get to play as them again in occasional flashbacks, but they are aged up for the bulk of the game. Shorter time jumps occur throughout the playthrough, meaning the game roughly ends in 2040. How old are Ellie and Joel in The Last of Us 2 game? Ellie is 19 years old at the start of The Last of Us 2 game. Joel is 57 when The Last of Us 2 begins. In the PS5 remaster of The Last of Us, Joel’s date of birth can be found on an ID card: 26th September 1981. In the years between games, Ellie and Joel’s father-daughter dynamic has strained. Between Ellie’s growing independence, Joel’s lies, and the weight of their collective trauma, the duo aren't as close as when players left them. This age jump impacts gameplay as well as the story. While Ellie is now more physically cap…

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Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 release date, pre-order and latest news
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date: 2025-04-03T16:45:07.000Z
creator: Anna Mahtani
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
description: The Y2K skater game returns with a remaster. Here’s everything you need to know.
encoded: The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 release date is nigh upon us, and so you don't miss a beat, we've got everything from the THPS 3+4 release date, pre-order details, gameplay and trailers to get you up to speed! However, you may already have gotten your mitts on the game if you purchased the right version! If you've gotten FOMO watching trick edits and simply can't wait a moment longer, you will want to scroll on down to the pre-order section! Not only that, but you can nab yourself some extra content in the form of special skaters from other games and media and be able to enjoy that sweet, sweet soundtrack too. All in, it's looking like a splendid (as British Jack Black would say) rejuvination of the classic games that graced the gaming world more than twenty years ago! But time is ticking, so let's drop in, shall we? When is the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 release date? The Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 release date is Friday 11th July 2025, as confirmed by publishers Activision. Those who purchase the digital deluxe edition will get early access to the game on Tuesday 8th July 2025. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 pre-orders will also include a Foundry Demo, which will be available from June. Developed by Iron Galaxy Studios, the remaster combines both Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 (2001), and Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 4 (2002). Nostalgic players will get to shred up familiar ground in stunning 4K, as well as discover new content. New parks, skaters, and music have been added to the game, along with new gameplay modes and a cross-platform online multiplayer option. Can I pre-order Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4? Yes, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 is currently available for pre-order on all platforms. Pre-order Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 for Xbox from GAME Pre-order Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 for PS4 from GAME Pre-order Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 for PS5 from GAME Pre-order Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 for Nintendo Switch from GAME Pre-order Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3+4 for Nintendo Switch 2 fr…

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