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Next Genshin Impact Figure Is Yumemizuki Mizuki
Apex-Toys is teasing its next Genshin Impact figure, which will be Yumemizuki Mizuki. Pre-orders will open soon, but there’s no exact date for them. We also don’t know the release date for the figure.
This is part of the Limepie series of figures, which are just slightly smaller than the standard 1/7 scale figure. Previous figures in this line include one of APPLe from Reverse: 1999 and Ellen Joe from Zenless Zone Zero . The Genshin Impact Yumemizuki Mizuki figure is posing like her splash art, complete with a tray of dango milk and dango. From the pictures, we can see details like how her feet are lifting in her geta, as well as the wrinkles in her skirt.
Here’s a closer look at how the figure will look. Some close ups focus on accents like her apron, air ribbons, and Vision.
Images via Apex-Toys
Yumemizuki Mizuki is a new playable, five-star Anemo Catalyst character who only debuted in February 2025. Some comments in the replies and QRTs to the figure express surprise that Apex-Toys is already ready to release a figure of her, precisely due to how recent of a character she is.
In combat, she specializes in Swirl Reactions, and is capable of healing as well. Lore-wise, she is a clinical psychologist in Inazuma, and her ability to eat nightmares as a yumekui-baku helps her with her job. She’s also quite familiar with Yae Miku, another character from the Inazuma region.
Genshin Impact is readily available on the PS4, PS5, Windows PC, and mobile devices. Pre-orders for the Yumemizuki Mizuki figure will open soon, and it'll come out in January 2026.
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Mar 27
SteelSeries Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 and TKL White Gen 3 Are Here to Elevate Your SetupSteelSeries has just launched the Apex Pro Mini Gen 3 and Apex Pro TKL White Gen 3, bringing compact power and style to its keyboard lineup.
Mar 25
Level Up Your Downtime: Mainstream Video Games That Keep You Entertained AnytimeI used to think more gaming was the last thing I needed. After a sweaty three-hour Apex Legends grind session, I’d tell myself, Alright, time to log off. But my brain? It was still stuck in fight-or-flight mode, replaying missed shots and stupid deaths. Even after I walked away, I wasn’t really done. Then I […]
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Mar 24
Valheim vs Apex Legends: What Survival Games Can Learn from Battle RoyalesChrist, I’m not sure what to make of the ongoing survival game renaissance. At first I was close to adoration. …
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Mar 21
The Missed Opportunity – Apex Legends Mobile: The EA title which failed to bring profit to surviveApex Legends Mobile, the Electronic Arts (EA) title had a lot of interest initially from fans who were excited that such a popular PC franchise has had its mobile port. We at GamingonPhone even awarded the best mobile port by the GamingonPhone 2022 Awards in its year of release. But despite the initial interest from battle-royale fans …
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Mar 11
Pokémon TCG Pocket Triumphant Light SP Emblem Battle Event Guide
We are still in the midst of the TCG Pocket Gible Solo Battle Event , but you’ll need to get some other decks prepared for the latest Pokémon TCG Pocket Event . To celebrate the release of the latest TCG Pocket Expansion , Triumphant Light , there is a new in-game PvP battle event so players can earn emblems and rewards. If you want to take part in the latest battle event, here are the best consistent TCG Pocket decks.
TCG Pocket Triumphant Light SP Emblem event rewards.
There are numerous rewards for completing missions in the Triumphant Light SP Emblem event, but above all people want to earn those emblems. The event asks players to win five PvP TCG Pocket battles in a row, with a new emblem awarded at two, three, four, and five consecutive wins.
Players can also grab Shinedust for meeting certain matches won milestones, and Pack Hourglasses are rewarded for participating in versus battles. You can claim both of these rewards from the Missions menu.
Popular TCG Pocket decks – Palkia ex
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Players are using a wide variety of decks at the moment, but Palkia ex is one of the most popular ones and you should be aware of its strategy. Water decks are particularly powerful at the moment thanks to the great number of support options available to Water-types like Misty and Irida.
The Palkia ex deck is based on Energy acceleration to your main attacker, Palkia ex. Manaphy places two Water Energy onto your bench, and Vaporeon can move any Water Energy on the bench to the active spot. Further Irida will heal any Pokémon with Water Energy attached, while Misty can put extra Water Energy onto the field. Once Palkia ex has four energy attached, it can deal 150 damage per turn, which is enough to overwhelm most other decks.
To beat this deck you need to take out the cards around Palkia ex quickly. Defeating the Eevee before it evolves, and the Manaphy before it can use Oceanic Gift, really disrupts the strategy. Any Pokémon that hits hard, and fast will dismantle the deck before it gets going.
Here’s the deck list we recommend for Palkia ex:
Palkia ex x2
Manaphy x2
Eevee (Mythical Island) x2
Vaporeon x2
Misty x2
Professor’s Research x2
Irida x2
X Speed x2
Poké Ball x2
Giant Cape x2
Popular TCG Pocket decks – Darkrai ex
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The other main deck at the moment is based around Darkrai ex, and there are many different variations. The strategy for this deck is based on damage over time. Darkrai ex does 20 damage to your active Pokémon every time you attach a Dark Energy to it, softening them up for a bigger attack. The Weezing from the Genetic Apex set works well with it as it adds extra chip damage with Poison.
When Weezing is about to be knocked out, it can be scooped with Koga and the Koffing set back down for the next turn. This allows the cards to be recycled through the deck without the opponent taking any points. This can quickly become frustrating, as damage doesn’t stick to this deck. Further, Rocky Helmet will deal damage back when the cards are attacked.
Darkrai ex decks rely on dealing small amounts of damage over time, and faster decks will outpace and overrun this deck. Decks that hit Pokémon on the bench can help take Darkrai ex out before it has dealt too much chip damage, and waiting until you can take out Active Pokémon in one hit will help with recoil damage.
Here’s the deck list we recommend for Darkrai ex:
Darkrai ex x2
Koffing (Mythical Island) x2
Weezing (Genetic Apex) x2
Koga x2
Professor’s Research x2
Cyrus x2
Potion x2
X Speed x2
Poké Ball x2
Rocky Helmet x2
Consistent TCG Pocket decks – Celebi ex
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While Palkia ex, and Darkrai ex are the most popular TCG Pocket decks right now, there are two decks that we prefer for their consistency. In our opinion the best TCG Pocket deck remains Celebi ex, and it’s only become stronger thanks to the introduction of Pokémon Tools. Celebi ex can deal 50 damage for each Grass Energy attached to it, and Serperior doubles the amount of Grass Energy. You can see how this quickly gets out of hand.
Celebi ex’s main weakness is that it only has 130HP, but that’s not even a weakness anymore. The Giant Cape item can help Celebi ex survive previous one-hit knockouts, while Erika will heal Celebi ex for 50HP. This will keep Celebi alive for longer, and allow more Energy to be attached.
The key to beating Celebi ex is to take out the Snivy before it becomes a Serperior. Without the double Energy that Serperior provides, Celebi ex is a lot less threatening. However, if Serperior is online, you should change your target to Celebi ex, and try to take it out before it takes you down. Once the Celebi ex is knocked out, the Serperior in the back can’t deal nearly as much damage.
Here’s the deck list we recommend for Celebi ex:
Celebi ex x2
Snivy x2
Servine x2
Serperior x2
Erika x2
Professor’s Research x2
Sabrina x2
X Speed x2
Poké Ball x2
Giant Cape x2
Consistent TCG Pocket decks – Articuno ex
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Articuno ex has fallen out of favor, but it is incredibly strong in the current Pokémon TCG Pocket meta thanks to its ability to hit Pokémon on the bench. Add in the huge amount of support for Water decks thanks to Misty and Irida, and Articuno ex becomes a strong and consistent deck.
The introduction of Cyrus improved the Articuno ex deck, as it can pull up whichever Pokémon you want from the bench to the active. Articuno ex’s Blizzard and Greninja’s Water Shuriken allow you to damage Pokémon on the bench, which are then brought up with Cyrus for the knockout. Giant Cape and Irida will keep the Articuno ex healthy while Misty can accelerate Energy.
Without Misty, Articuno ex takes three turns to set up, which is a long time given how many cards can be set up with one or two Energy. Articuno ex can be taken out with two hits as a rule, which means it can be outpaced.
Here’s the Articuno ex deck list that we recommend:
Articuno ex x2
Froakie x1
Frogadier x1
Greninja x1
Misty x2
Professor’s Research x2
Cyrus x2
Irida x2
Potion x1
X Speed x2
Poké Ball x2
Giant Cape x2
Pokémon TCG Pocket is out now and available for iOS and Android.
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Mar 7
Felyne Nu Udra Armor Is the Best Monster Hunter Wilds Palico Equipment
The fun thing about the Palico in the Monster Hunter series is that Capcom often plays around and lets us dress them in cute, funny, and weird outfits when you use full equipment sets, and Monster Hunter Wilds might just offer the best one yet. The new Nu Udra cephalopod monster debuts as an Apex Predator in the Basin region. It also lets us bring Octo-Cat to life. Which means, in some ways, that a Nu Udra Palico is just too cool.
A number of the Palico Equipment sets in Monster Hunter Wilds let our Felyne companion cosplay as other characters. The Felyne Conga set makes it look like one of those wind-up monkeys that bangs cymbals together. The Felyne Doshaguma and Ajarakan sets feature flowing manes and resemble the monsters. But the Felyne Nu Udra turns it into an octopus with cat ears.
Now, part of what makes the Felyne Nu Udra the best Monster Hunter Wilds Palico equipment is the visual effect. It ends up looking exactly like the marine creature. There are six tentacles if you forge the lower-half Felyne Udra Tentacles. These flail about as your Felyne moves, making it look like each one is propelling the critter across surfaces. The Felyne Udra Head has the same slitted eyes as an octopus and the bulbous back of the head, which has physics applied to it that bob and sway as the cat moves. The only feline features are two pointed ears, which fit in seamlessly.
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The lower half only requires Nu Udra Hide and can be forged immediately after facing the Basin Apex predator in Chapter 2. Which is pretty great, seeing as how it adds 18 defense and offers some fire resistance. The Felyne Nu Udra Head requires you to push a bit further into the game. While you’ll likely have the Nu Udra Horn from The Black Flame fight in Chapter 2, you also need a Guardian Pelt often dropped by Wyveria Guardian monsters to make it. That has 17 defense and also offers fire resistance. So even at Low Rank, it’s a pretty viable suit for your buddy.
The visual that stems from using both at once is just so good.
The only thing that’s almost as satisfying is to mix it up with another Basin-region piece of Palico Equipment. If you defeat the Rompopolo and get its beak as a drop, you can make the F Rompopolo Brain helmet for your furry friend. This turns your Palico’s head into a pink, cat head-shaped brain in a green, glowing jar. Given how the base of it looks, it ends up looking like it is grafted onto the tentacles when paired with the Felyne Udra Tentacles. You can forge it right away, since it doesn’t require any additional equipment, and it nets your Palico 14 points of defense and 1 point of Dragon resistance.
Screenshot by Siliconera
If you’re into Monster Hunter as a series for its occasional goofiness and dress-up capabilities, then I definitely recommend the Felyne Nu Udra set as one of the best Monster Hunter Wilds Palico Equipment options. It’s just so much fun. Even if you only opt to use part of it, it can make your runs much sillier.
Monster Hunter Wilds is available for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Feb 28
Is the SteelSeries Apex Pro Worth It? A Detailed Review for GamersThe SteelSeries Apex Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard has garnered significant attention in the gaming community for its innovative features and customizable design. Available on Amazon India, this keyboard aims to enhance the gaming experience with its advanced technology and user-centric design. Key Features: Adjustable Actuation: The Apex Pro stands out with its OmniPoint adjustable mechanical […]
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Feb 19
“The whole thing is awful”: Apex Legends’ Season 24 Seems to Have Made the Game Lore Accurate At the Cost of Gameplay Experience
Apex Legends has recently received its latest update, Season 24 Takeover, and overall, the changes have been received positively. Players are enjoying the rework of several legends and the various balance changes. As is often the case with new patches, something always ends up being overpowered. Surprisingly, it’s Ash, a legend many expected to receive […]
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Feb 12
Apex Legends: Takeover Launches Today With Many New FeaturesEA has announced the launch of Apex Legends' new season, Takeover, bringing new features such as Creator Commissioners, Arsenals, Kythic R-301, and many more.
Feb 11
Unicorn Overlord Berengaria Figure Wields an Axe and Shield
As part of Wonder Festival 2025 Winter, Apex-Toys shared a new Unicorn Overlord figure of Berengaria. She’s the former Tricorn Mercenaries leader who eventually joins our army in the game. Since the item is still fairly early in development, we don’t know when it will be released or how much it will cost.
Only one photo of the Berengaria prototype figure appeared at WonHobby 39. She’s in the unpainted prototype phase, so we only had a general idea of how she will look. However, her armor and full-body suit are entirely black and crimson, and we included a screenshot from the game to highlight how her official art looks. The initial image suggests she’ll also be equipped with the same Iron Axe and Iron Greatshield she holds when you recruit her in-game.
Here's how Berengaria looks so far, and there's a screenshot from the game alongside her to allow someone to compare the two.
Image via Apex-Toys
Screenshot by Siliconera
As a reminder, you can not only recruit Berengaria in the game. She is also one of the characters it is possible to marry .
There are quite a few Unicorn Overlord figures that are already available or on the way. Kotobukiya already established that it is working on ones of Yahna , Rosalinde , Eltolinde, and Scarlett . Those are at various stages of development. It also confirmed in 2025 that a Melisandre figure is in the works too. While all of these items will appear in Japan first, we'll also eventually see them at retailers that ship worldwide or stores in North America.
There’s no word yet on when Apex-Toys will release its Berengaria Unicorn Overlord figure. Unicorn Overlord is available for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X. Kotobukiya is working on Melisandre, Yahna, Rosalinde, Eltolinde, and Scarlett figures as well.
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Feb 10
Apex-Toys Will Make Persona 3 & 5 Protagonist Figures
Apex-Toys revealed during the Wonder Festival 2025 Winter event that it will produce new figures based on the respective protagonists of Persona 3 and 5 . It will specifically base the figures on the characters' appearances in Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal . Both figures will be part of the company's Limepie lineup with the same scale of 1/8.
The Shanghai-based figure and toy company also made the announcements on its official X account . It usually tweets in Chinese when it reveals character figures based on games made in the same country, like how it did with Honkai: Star Rail 's Kafka and Zenless Zone Zero 's Nekomata . However, it can also tweet in Japanese when it reveals figures based on Japanese franchises like Atlus' Persona series.
Here is Apex-Toys' announcement tweet for its Persona 3 protagonist figure:
https://twitter.com/APEX_TOYS/status/1888448993245659483?
The company also made a separate tweet for the Persona 5 figure of Joker:
https://twitter.com/APEX_TOYS/status/1888452772208722399
The 1/8 scale Limepie figures of the Persona 3 and 5 protagonists are undergoing production by Apex-Toys. The company will base the characters on Persona 3 Reload and Persona 5 Royal , both of which are readily playable worldwide on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. Persona 5 Royal is also additionally available on Nintendo Switch .
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Feb 10
Despite Unceremoniously Shutting Down, XDefiant Surpassed Apex Legends to Become the Fastest Title to Hit 1 Million Players
Ubisoft has been in rocky waters as of late, with multiple titles such as Assassin’s Creed Shadows facing a massive number of setbacks. One of the more tragic things to happen was the closure of the popular free-to-play first-person competitive shooter, XDefiant. This is in spite of XDefiant amassing a rather impressive number of players […]
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Feb 8
Creeper World IXE – ReviewThe Creeper World franchise has a history dating back to the release of the original game in 2009. Developed and self-published by Knuckle Cracker, the series is renowned for its unique combination of tower defense and real-time strategy elements. Players defend their base against a relentless blue mass known as the Creeper. Initially a side project by founder Virgil Wall, it evolved into a full-fledged series due to its popularity and the creative freedom it offered. Wondering if Creeper World IXE will flood you with fun? Dive into our review to find out! Story The introduction of Creeper World IXE (pronounced “Icks”) plunges us into the story of the infant Oat, who is rescued by the military on the fateful day when the IXE eradicate his homeworld. Decades later, we journey with the now Captain Oat and his first-in-command, Lia, as they navigate a region of space infested by the IXE. Although the mission begins as a routine endeavor, it quickly evolves into an investigation of unusual wreckages from earlier missions. Delving deeper into hostile space, the crew discovers powerful technology from the past and becomes embroiled in a historic attempt to end the war. This narrative unfolds through brief dialogues between our characters at the beginning of each mission. Unfortunately, the writing is adequate at best, with most characters lacking distinct personalities or backstories. Captain Oat is an exception, though his overconfidence and zeal make him quite unlikeable. Nevertheless, the dialogues elicited a smirk or two from us with some of their decidedly metaphysical techno-babble. Graphics The graphics in Creeper World IXE are functional and utilitarian, focusing on readability and tactical clarity. Packets and materials are rendered in satisfyingly chunky low-res pixels, with physical behaviors and interactions that add another layer of amusement. The ship designs, though futuristic, remain confined to blue-grey tones with occasional red or orange accents on weapons. Each weapon is rendered separately, enabling players to identify a ship’s capabilities at a glance. Ships dissolve pixel by pixel when damaged, with their weaponry deactivating accordingly. However, some aspects of the pixel art could benefit from refinement. The color ramps are often lacking in contrast, resulting in a few muddy portraits and textures. Sound With the majority of the soundtrack composed by Connor Short, Creeper World IXE’s music evokes the 80s synthwave era. Additional tracks by Finn M-K bring a modern retro sound reminiscent of musicians like Perturbator or Scandroid. Throughout many tracks, influences from demo scene legends like Rob Hubbard, Skaven, and Fairlight are evident. The selection of energetic and retro-futuristic tracks perfectly complements the game’s sci-fi theme and pixel art graphics. Sound effects, on the other hand, are a mixed bag. While many of them are satisfyingly crunchy, some weapons are barely audible. Conversely, the activated Nullifier’s electric crackling noise is extremely loud and jarring. Gameplay Creeper World IXE builds on a familiar concept: clear a path to all the IXE cores on the map. This is achieved by strategically placing weapons to carve out safe zones in the Creeper, advancing into gaps, and pushing the Creeper back until emitters can be nullified. Resources like energy, ammo, and anti-Creeper must be generated and distributed, while pushing forward to retrieve technology and other upgrades. The introduction of simulated pixels akin to those in Noita adds new material interactions, such as lava setting wood on fire and acid dissolving metal. Creeper World IXE‘s standout feature is all about manipulating and mixing materials. For example, wooden structures burst into flames when lava touches them. These flames are extinguished by water, which also forms protective barriers against the Creeper. Oil, being highly flammable, sets the stage for explosive scenarios, full of opportunities and hazards. Dissolving metal with ease, acid carves out routes but also damages both friend and foe. Even more potent and exotic elements can be achieved by mixing different substances. This addition introduces layers of strategy and chaos, ensuring that each playthrough is unique. Players must consider not only the placement of their units but also the changing environment. The strategic depth is heightened as players adapt to the evolving battlefield, whether by igniting an oil pool to burn through a Creeper-filled corridor or using it to create a defensive explosion. Many technologies retrieved during gameplay further enhance player expression. From more conventional weaponry to utility vessels that can reshape the battlefield, the versatile and destructive arsenal allows for creative and dynamic approaches to many a mission. Some of them even play like puzzles, challenging the player’s understanding of materials and ship synergies. A wide selection of buildings and ships provides Creeper World IXE with its signature creative solution-finding. The Apex is the main ship, stockpiling and distributing resources. To bolster energy generation, Reactors are deployed and the Miner can collect resources as well as dig paths through many materials. In terms of offensive ships, we have the small and versatile Defender at our disposal, as well as heavier and more specialized vessels in the Gunship, Cryon, and Frigate. If steadily supplied with ore, the Maker ship disperses highly effective Anti-Creeper. Once sufficiently driven back the blue goo, the Nullifier destroys Creeper emitters. Conclusion Overall, Creeper World IXE refines the already compelling formula by adding a new dimension to the strategy. Minor cosmetic criticisms fade into insignificance when the gameplay is so captivating. With a presentation that’s so highly readable, we always feel we have an understanding of the tools at our disposal and the routes to victory. In many missions, it merely comes down to choosing and properly executing the most enjoyable solution – more often than not literally dissolving our enemies. The exceptionally memorable and hummable soundtrack is a driving factor that keeps us wanting to try just one more level. But more than anything, its fresh combination of strategic planning and alchemical puzzles makes for a uniquely enjoyable experience, solidifying Creeper World IXE as a standout title in the series.
Feb 8
Apex Legends Season 24 Hands the Mic To StreamersStreamers call the shots!
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Feb 7
Apex Legends: Takeover launches February 11 with creator-made challenges and itemsWe live to fight, Legends. This season we’re showing that the community rules all as some of your favorite creators are taking over content and competition. These Creator Commissioners will create challenges based on their own Apex experiences, with fresh and unique items available to earn. Gear up with Arsenals, new shops stocked with everything […]
Feb 6
After Apex Legends 2.0, Rainbow Six Siege X Rumors Spark Buzz Despite No Release Date
EA and Respawn just took the Apex Legends community by storm when they revealed that big changes are coming, and it may be Apex Legends 2.0. It seems like Ubisoft is also joining the trend because there are new leaks saying that Rainbow Six Siege is about to also get a 2.0 update titled Rainbow […]
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Feb 6
Apex Legends Season 24 Looks to Eliminate Loot RNG With a Radical Arsenal System & Complete Weapon Rework
For many Apex Legends players, the early stages of a match can be very frustrating: they have to search for the right weapon, loot multiple buildings, and hope to find a strong gun to start off with. It’s a big gamble that often leads to unnecessary losses, especially when luck isn’t on the players’ side. […]
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Feb 6
Apex Legends Set to Receive Massive Anti-cheat and Matchmaking Updates in a Bid to Regain Lost Players
Respawn Entertainment announced its new arsenal of tools to fight Apex Legends hackers and cheaters in a newly released Dev Update video. A number of matchmaking adjustments will be made in Season 24 to make the game a fair arena for all players. Respawn Entertainment has previously stated that Apex Legends will be revitalized in […]
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Feb 6
Apex Legends 2.0 is coming! Giant update on the roadElectronic Arts (EA) showed that alarm bells stolen for Apex Legends in the last financial quarter report. Although the company states that it performs in line with expectations, the net revenues of the Apex Legends series decreased compared to last year ...
Feb 6
Apex LegendsApex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment.
