2025 is, to my delight, the year of Oblivion. Not only is the long-rumored Oblivion remaster seemingly just days away, but the equally impressive Skyblivion mod – which brings all of Cyrodiil into Skyrim – is out this year as well. With two versions of Bethesda’s 2006 classic at our fingertips, it’s natural to assume that they might come into competition with each other. Skyblivion’s project lead doesn’t feel that way, though, making it clear that an imminent official remaster “changes nothing” for them.
Rumors of an official The Elder Scrolls Oblivion remaster have reached a fever pitch recently. After weeks of insiders claiming it’s real, several screenshots and promotional images of the project have leaked from the website of developer Virtuos, suggesting it’s been working with Bethesda for some time. There’s still no launch date for Oblivion Remastered, but reputable sources say it will be very soon.
Where does Bethesda’s official remaster leave Skyblivion, then? According to an update from the modding team back in January, we should be playing its own take on Cyrodiil sometime this year. There’s still work to be done and the team needs help, but the finish line is close.
Now, with the Virtuos leak of Oblivion Remastered, Skyblivion’s project lead ‘Rebelzize’ is weighing in on how the two versions can co-exist. After initially replying “uh-oh” to news of the game, they clarified their position:
“To be clear this changes nothing for me. This always was a passion project and still is until the end. For the community it’s a win-win as you get twice the amount of Oblivion this year. All love and no hate towards the people who made the official remaster.”
With so much Oblivion on the way, we’re about to be spoilt for choice. Bethesda and Virtuos’ version is likely coming out in April, and the Skyblivion modding team still has plans for launch sometime in 2025.
If you just can’t wait to dive into any new version of Oblivion, we’ve got all the best games like Skyrim you can check out today. Otherwise, dive into the best open-world games out now.
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The main point of this new patch is to fix some of the known issues and bugs introduced with TU1, and solve a couple of other issues that have been lingering there for a while.
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The new Monster Hunter Wilds patch fixes the slightly hilarious bug that caused the game to crash when you spoke to Nata and specifically requested trading with Sekka. When the bug was first identified, Capcom asked players to just fire up the BBQ and wait before trying again. That is, thankfully, no longer necessary.
With many Wilds players now firmly in the endgame, a lot of the focus has now shifted to the newly-introduced Arena Quests. As more of those quests are played, however, an unusual bug kept popping up. The bug caused the Powercharm and Armorcharm to be added to your pouch whenever you decided to bring them to the quest, but that has now been fixed.
On the topic of Arena Quests, some require you to use specific weapons the game chooses for certain fights, but crafty players managed to break that and bring their own weapons – well, no more.
Switching over to the slightly bizarre and unusual bugs, certain cutscenes – in some cases – go rogue and decide not to respect the voice pitch settings you’ve chosen for your Hunter and Palico. So, if you’ve not been skipping cutscenes, and noticed that your pals sound different, this is why – though you thankfully won’t have to worry about that anymore.
Yes, sometimes your Palico sounds different. | Image credit: Capcom
That one might only break your immersion, but one other cutscene bug actually caused a progression block involved your Palico refusing to get on the Seikret to progress the story, which has now been fixed, too.
Patch 1.010.01.00 also brings a few other crash fixes caused by your choice of weapon and gear, alongside a fix to an issue that prevented players from being able to redo the Mizutsune assignment.
As with any new patch, however, there remains a list of known issues, which Capcom has outlined in this blog post. You should check that page if you run into any issues after installing the patch. Until then, our Monster Hunter Wilds guide remains your faithful companion.
Updated on April 4, 2025: E.R.P.O. has only 4 monsters currently.
E.R.P.O. has an array of dangerous and scary monsters but unlike survival horror games like Pressure, you’re not helpless. You can both fight back against monsters and specific ways and there are survival strategies for more difficult ones. Here’s my all E.R.P.O. Monsters guide and how to survive them all.
How to Beat All Monsters in E.R.P.O.
New monsters are always being added in E.R.P.O. so I highly recommend you bookmark this page since we’ll be updating it constantly. You can find a guide on specific monsters below. Usually there is a strategy to all monsters but you can also attack them with weapons like:
Beat them in Melee: From the Machete to the Hammer, you can buy these in the shop for 10k to 20k cash. They’ll spawn in your next level and you can pick them up with M1 and then swing them at monsters to damage them. Be careful against monsters like the Huntsman who can shoot you from range. I also highly recommend a hit-and-run tactic so that you don’t take too much melee damage from the monster. Bring healing packs if you try melee combat.
Grenades and Mines: You can also find Grenades and Mines in the shop. To use a Grenade pick it up with M1, uncork the screw with E and then throw it or leave it on the ground and move away as it’ll explode for massive damage potentially killing weaker monsters and damaging tankier ones drastically. Mines work the same way but you have to place them down and wait for the monster to step on it.
Monster Brawl: You can bait a Huntsman to shoot another monster by running behind a different monster and making noise by walking or talking in Voice chat mode. The Huntsman will shoot you but the monster you hid behind will be damaged. You can also pull Reapers during their attack animation to damage each other or other monsters.
Now for the specific strategies for each monster.
Robe Guide (Ghost)
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This is the big shadowy monster that you need to move away from or it’ll grab you and damage you if you make contact. You can crouch and hide from Robe or you just need to kite it around or kill it with 2 Grenades or 2 Mines by baiting over to you. I don’t recommend melee since Robe deals a lot of damage. It also teleports around and moves faster towards you if you look at its mask.
Reaper Guide
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Reaper is the raggedy doll creature with sword arms that spin around damaging you in melee. It can be kited around or avoided like Robe but it doesn’t teleport away. It’s also easier to kill Reaper with melee weapons since it doesn’t deal high damage like Robe. It takes 1 grenade and a hit or two to kill Reaper and grenades and mines stun it.
Apex Predator Guide (Duck)
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These small cute little ducks are non-hostile and will follow you around unless provoke. They are only hostile if you grab them or damage them in anyway such as an object falling on them. When enraged they fly and bite at you for low damage but they won’t stop chasing you even if you hide. Your best bet is to outrun them or kill them with melee weapons. Grenades can also kill them but that’s overkill since they have low HP.
Huntsman
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This is the blind guy with a gun that one-shots you. He cannot see you and can only hear you if u speak on a mic near him in Voice chat mode or walk fast near him. Crouch with C and hide below tables. Don’t try to melee it since it has auto-aim and one-shots you. Instead, place a mine around its location so it steps inside or throw a grenade while crouched. The explosion will deafen the Huntsman for 6 seconds and then you can run in with melee weapons.
That’s it for my all E.R.P.O. monsters guide. Check out our E.R.P.O. codes for free goodies in the game and stay tuned for our class tier list.
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What if you could play an MMO completely on your schedule? That’s the central thesis of new RPG Erenshor. It takes the style of Old School Runescape and the lived-in feeling of World of Warcraft, but flips these persistent virtual lands completely on their heads. Erenshor certainly looks like a classic MMORPG, with hundreds of ‘players’ questing and battling alongside you, but they’re not real people. Instead, this is a single-player game made to emulate the joys of ’90s MMOs, and it’s out now.
As someone who’s spent hundreds of hours in Final Fantasy 14, Erenshor immediately caught my eye. It looks like OSRS at a glance thanks to the vast open world, dungeons, and ostensible players scurrying about, but it couldn’t be more different. Instead of playing with actual people, you’re accompanied by what developer Burgee Media calls ‘Simplayers.’ These NPCs progress independently, persistently exist in the world, and group up alongside you just as MMO players would – but they’re not actual players.
You hunt monsters, complete quests, and earn mountains of gold just like WoW or Guild Wars, but it’s not in service of the grind. Instead, you’ll build a character just as you would in a single-player RPG.
The first day you start up Erenshor and begin the tutorial (a right of passage in any MMO), that’s when the ‘server’ becomes ‘live.’ The NPCs will progress right alongside you, all in pursuit of growth. So if you find some armor or weapons you don’t need, you can give them to the NPCs to help them become more powerful. When you come to a particularly difficult raid or dungeon, you can then recruit these characters to fight alongside you, that gear still slumped over their shoulders or in their hands.
Becoming part of the world in an MMO also means putting your quest to save the world aside, and Erenshor embraces this with open arms. If you want to simply explore, dig into the world’s history, or hunt for loot, you can do that. Burgee Media wants you to reexperience the feeling of playing a classic MMO, but without that same level of commitment.
Burgee Media has launched Erenshor in Steam Early Access now, with a demo also available. You can get involved right here.
If you’re looking for more, we’ve got all the new MMOs to watch out for, alongside the best multiplayer games to dive into with some friends.
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There’s even been some spamming of ‘DROP THE PRICE’ by fans in Treehouse livestream chats and some subtweeting by Reggie Fils-Aimé about the Welcome Tour not being free. It’s ok though, it’s not like if you get the Switch 2 edition of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you’ll have to buy the DLC/expansion pass separately. Oh no, hang on, you do.
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Nintendo has confirmed as much in a statement to IGN, saying: “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition does not include The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Expansion Pass DLC. That DLC is available as a separate purchase.”
Very to the point, but what it’ll mean for you depends on your current Breath of the Wild ownership status. If you already own the game on OG Switch as well as all its DLC, and opt to buy the $10 “upgrade pack” that turns it into the Switch 2 edition on that console, you’ll not need to buy the DLC again.
However, if you don’t already own the DLC, just upgrading isn’t gonna hand it to you for free. The main folks affected by this are people who don’t own the game at all, and buy the Switch 2 edition, which will costs $70. Since it’s not included, they’ll end up paying $90 in total for Switch 2 Breath of the Wild plus DLC, since the game’s expansion pass costs $20.
Is it that egregious a decision on its own? Not really, even if it’s kinda taking p**s with a game from 2017. However, when taken alongside all the other stuff I mentioned earlier, it does seem like Nintando kinda bumbling into kicking itself in the dick again from a PR perspective.
Are you currently staring at your bank account wondering how you’re going to send half of your lide savings to Nintendo and still afford unimportant things like rent and food? Let us know below!
April 13, 2025: One more new SpongeBob Tower Defense code is in for day two of update 15.
What are the new SpongeBob Tower Defense codes? Bikini Bottom is in danger and only the sub-aquatic city’s goofiest goobers can protect it. From SpongeGar to double Krabby Pattied-up Squidward, there’s a wild cast of characters that can be called upon to aid the defense effort.
Of course, these iconic faces come at a cost, requiring you to cough up Gems and Magic Conches to partake in the Roblox game‘s gacha system. Fortunately, the SpongeBob Tower Defense codes often reward you with these precious materials, so load up Roblox, dive into Bikini Bottom, and use the following codes to keep it safe.
SpongeBob Tower Defense codes
Here are the active SpongeBob Tower Defense codes:
CALLOFTHECONCH – 10 Conches (NEW)
AFKISBACK – 24 AFK Chests (NEW)
Update15Yay – 10 rare+ treasure chests and 10k coins (NEW)
AChallenge2Open – Two challenge crates
FUNonaTuesday – April 9 rewards
CrateOfPossibilities – Olympian SpongeBob video code
StreamLoyalist – Olympian SpongeBob video code
unitrefinement – Olympian SpongeBob video code
FactionGrind4Real – Olympian SpongeBob video code
DelayisOkay – Update delay compensation
200MILLIPLAYSWOAH – official tier list video code
OPCode4RealReal – April 1 code
FoolMeTwice – April 1 code
OPCodeVeryOP – April 1 code
IsItPossible – “FULL SECRET LOADOUT” video code
XMarksTheSpot – “FULL SECRET LOADOUT” video code
SummonMeASecretPLS – “FULL SECRET LOADOUT” video code
BugCrushers – x2 Challenge Token Boost and 50 Challenge Tokens
AcceptingTheChallenge – x2 Challenge Token Boost
THANKSFORSUPPORTING – March 25 Life Changing Update video code
SLEEPYPATRICK – UPD 12 rewards
KrabsKash – 10k Coins
MagmaPLS – 1k Spatulas
Grind4Real – 2 double XP boosts, two double Gems boosts, and 2 double coins boosts
StacksonStacks – “W patch” celebration rewards
WPatchChat – 5k Gems, 25 Conches, and 15 treasure chests
BREAKINGNEWS – Free gems
1MillionLikesOP -10k gems, 25 magic conches, and 15 rare chests
MerchantCash – 10k coins
MostOPUnit – 25 Trait Rerolls and five Golden Trait Rerolls
UPD10YAY – 10 Epic+ Treasure Chests
RAID4LOOT – 1k Golden Spatulas and a Gold reroll
Expired codes
BuffPatch
LiveforUpdate9
SummonMeASecret
COMPETITIVEREADY
ELITEBUBBLE
SHOWMETHEREWARDS
SaturdayAllDay
100MPlayedSB
EducatedAnchovy
BubbleBowlTime
NextStopOneMillion
750KLikesThanks
HeartBooster
SundayFUNDay2
100KONTHECORD
VDayUpdate
SATURDAYGRIND
VDAYREVEAL
YTLOYALIST
ImReadyImReady6
ShowMeDaFormula
TraitsPLS
Spatula9000
GoldenEye
MidasTouch
GoldenTraitRoll4U
DownTime
WhatATimeToBeLive
LookAtAllThemFishies
ThisIsWhatWeLive4
EXPKrabbyKrew
How to redeem SpongeBob Tower Defense codes
Redeeming codes in SpongeBob takes a little bit of legwork as you have to level up before you can access the in-game codes function.
To redeem SpongeBob Tower Defense codes:
Reach Level 10.
Click the ‘Codes’ button on the left side of the nav.
Enter your code in the redemption box and hit ‘Enter.’
And those are the latest SpongeBob Tower Defense codes. If you’re looking for more top TD experiences, then hit up our best tower defense games guide.
Let’s be real for a second; evading the monsters is cool and all, but you can’t run away forever. At some point, you’re going to have to put up or shut up. That’s where the class combo of your team comes into play, and to make that easier in particular, we whipped up the ultimate E.R.P.O. class tier list. Take your pick and don’t play like a headless chicken.
E.R.P.O. Class Tier List: Current State of Things
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As you might be able to conclude, things are all over the place, even when it comes to the E.R.P.O. class tier list. Most people would tell you to just roll incessantly until you collect all the S-tier classes. However, things aren’t always that simple and Robux don’t grow on trees, sadly. That’s why I’d say Business Man is the best class in E.R.P.O. in terms of rarity-to-value since it’s a top class, but neither Legendary or Godly, for some reason.
Mechanic and Executioner are also quite decent. B-tier classes are nothing to scoff at, while, at the same time, we need to have a serious conversation about Body Builder, Medic and their whole point in this game. Regardless, the whole point is to explore and have fun, so let’s see the top classes
S Tier Classes in E.R.P.O.
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The cream of the crop, baby. While some would say the Speedster takes the crown, I’m more Team-Business Man, simply because of the gargantuan cash buff it provides. It’s the best class for grinding, although I personally prefer to buzz around like a boss.
Name
Rarity
Info
Business Man
Epic (7%)
Business Man lowers the quota—20% with one, 5% more for each after. That’s game-changing. You can clear maps faster and safer just by existing. If you stack a few in a team, the entire pace of the game shifts. The problem is that’s all you do. No utility, no combat benefit, and nothing interactive. You’re basically a walking discount. It’s a meta pick, not a fun one. If you want to help your team in the most boring way possible, this is the class. Strong, but soulless.
Speedster
Godly (0.05%)
Speedster is exactly what it sounds like: fast, efficient, and built for hit-and-run gameplay. You move quicker than any other class and have enough stamina to sprint through most of the map without stopping. That alone makes it a top-tier pick. You’re able to grab loot, dodge monsters, scout ahead, and bail out teammates before anyone else even gets there. It’s not just speed for the sake of speed—it’s practical, high-utility mobility. There’s barely any downside unless you’re careless.
Tank
Godly (0.05%)
Tank takes hits better than anyone else, which makes it the only real frontline class. If a monster’s chasing you, you can actually survive a few hits and keep moving. It’s great for soaking aggro, helping trapped teammates, and staying alive in chaotic situations. That said, you don’t do more damage—you just don’t die as fast. It’s not flashy, but it makes bad situations less punishing. Inexperienced teams will always benefit from having a Tank. It’s a safety net. Not always fun, but extremely practical.
A Tier Classes in E.R.P.O.
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Not too shabby in their own right, these three classes are a perfect embodiment of the balance between star power and utility. As a result, they can both lead and follow, provide support or clutch it out, but in my opinion, I’d say the skill floor is a bit higher. Some would say the impact ceiling is, too, but that depends.
Name
Rarity
Info
Spy
Legendary (0.2%)
Spy can see valuables through walls, which is a huge time-saver. You’ll find hidden loot faster than anyone else, making you the team’s top earner if you know what you’re doing. It’s not stealthy like Lurker, but it’s arguably more useful for hitting quotas early. This class rewards map knowledge and quick movement. You’re squishy and can’t tank mistakes, but if you like optimization and sneaky movement without full invisibility, this class is for you. One of the best solo picks and easily worth unlocking early.
Executioner
Legendary (0.2%)
Your weapon has an 80% chance to explode on hit, making you the loudest, most aggressive presence in any run. If you’re the type to charge headfirst into danger and don’t care about stealth or strategy, this class lets you live that fantasy. It’s satisfying, destructive, and messy as hell. But there’s a price—Executioner brings no utility. You don’t help with quota, healing, scouting, or survivability. You’re just there to kill, loud and proud.
Mechanic
Epic (7%)
Mechanic earns more bolts than any other class at the end of a round. That’s it. It doesn’t help you during the mission, but it gives you long-term progression faster. You’ll unlock more classes quicker, which is great early on. The downside is obvious—you’re just playing normally and hoping for a bigger paycheck. It’s completely useless in the short term and won’t save you if the team wipes. Only pick it when you’re grinding or trying to speed up unlocks. Otherwise, there are always better options.
B Tier Classes in E.R.P.O.
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Lurker is good when it comes to solo play, but it gets knocked down to B-tier because it’s kinda cheeks in group play. The Oracle is basically the opposite: invaluable for some specific purpose, but absolutely useless in everything else. It’s kinda the weird part of this E.R.P.O. class tier list.
Name
Rarity
Info
Lurker
Rare (30.25%)
Lurker is the stealth king. Monsters basically ignore you unless you get too close, which makes this class perfect for scouting, looting, or just surviving. If you hate the chaos of aggro or getting caught in someone else’s screw-up, Lurker gives you that freedom. You’re not invincible, but you can push into risky areas way earlier than anyone else. It falls off a bit in team coordination since no one benefits from your stealth but you. Still, it’s a strong solo class and a smart pick overall.
Oracle
Rare (30.25%)
Oracle shows you all the monsters on the map at the start of each round, and that knowledge can completely change how you plan the run. You won’t be caught off guard by something invisible or charging from across the map. It’s one of the best support classes in the game, but it’s easy to forget its value once the round begins. You’re not directly helping in combat or hauling, but giving your team perfect info early on is massive. A quiet MVP pick for experienced players.
C Tier Classes in E.R.P.O.
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Someone’s gotta be at the bottom, right? Unfortunately, in this case, it’s this sad trio. Now, you’ll notice how there’s no D tier in this E.R.P.O. class tier list. It’s because every class serves a purpose—it’s just that these three are the worst, technically, due to their niche utility, but are overall just average.
Name
Rarity
Info
Body Builder
Common (62.5%)
Bodybuilder is great if you’re constantly annoyed by the weight mechanics in this game. You can carry the big stuff without waiting for help or crawling at a snail’s pace. It turns one of the most frustrating parts of E.R.P.O. into a non-issue. The class doesn’t give you combat benefits or help with monsters, but being the team’s designated hauler genuinely saves time. It’s boring, sure, but effective. If you’re running quota-heavy maps, Bodybuilder is a no-brainer. Easily underrated and more useful than it sounds.
Paramedic
Common (62.5%)
Paramedic is all about reviving teammates, and it does it cheaper than other classes. That sounds mid-tier until you hit those later levels where everyone’s falling apart and bolts are tight. It doesn’t help you avoid death, but it lets you undo mistakes without bankrupting the team. Still, you’re basically stuck in a support role, and if your team is good, you’ll just be doing normal work like everyone else. Worth picking in random lobbies, especially if you like clutch saves and don’t mind a passive role.
Medic
Rare (30.25%)
Medic passively heals nearby allies by 1% every few seconds, which might sound minor but adds up fast during long hauls and drawn-out escapes. You’re not reviving like Paramedic—you’re keeping everyone alive in real time. In team play, this class is an absolute win, especially if people tend to panic or take stray hits often. That said, Medic has zero stat bonuses—no speed, no strength, nothing else. You’re basically a walking aura. Solo, it’s garbage. In a group, it’s arguably the most valuable passive support class.
Now that was far from rocket science, wasn’t it? The spins are mostly down to luck, but with this E.R.P.O. class tier list, you can still have some fun even if Lady Lucky isn’t on your side. Once you have the right class combo with your friends, get into the nitty-gritty of our all E.R.P.O. monsters guide and finally beat the game.
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Published: Apr 7, 2025 07:37 am