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Many players have opted out of day-one releases as big-name publishers rapidly raise game prices. Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 titles will cost as much as $80, Microsoft is following suit with select first-party games, and reports suggest GTA 6 could push past the $100 mark. The industry uses inflation and... Read Entire Article View the full article

Японская студия FromSoftware на прошедшем в Токио сегодня, 6 мая, мероприятии FromSoftware Games Event Spring 2025 поделилась новыми деталями Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition — расширенного издания Elden Ring для Nintendo Switch 2.View the full article

Let me state from the start that I don't like fictional universe crossovers. Whether it's a Magic The Gathering set themed around Doctor Who or riding a Chocobo in Assassin's Creed Origins, if it involves smushing two entirely different universes together, I'm not into it. I feel the same way about melding worlds as I do fusion cuisine: Just because you can smush two independently great things together, very much does not mean that you should... Read more.View the full article

The developer of Stardew Valley, Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone, has answered the frequent question of how Mr. Qi's name is pronounced. Due to the spelling and the mysterious nature of the character, it's been a point of debate among Stardew Valleyfans, but now there's an official answer. View the full article

Growing older has taught me a lot of things over my 36 years on Earth, but one realization I've been thinking a lot about lately is just how much damn stuff one can accumulate over their life. I recently re-organized my office and bedroom space with a variety of changes and a lot of subtractions/cleaning, but another focal point of the overhaul was the backdrop of my webcam that I've meticulously crafted to display my passions and hobbies. While some people blur their backgrounds or keep their cams off, I like having a background, a personality that shows up occasionally within the professionalism of a work setting. Photo by Scott Duwe It started out as something cool and a bit of a project to work on, but I also soon realized it's more than that. It tells a little bit about my life story. When joining Destructoid meetings with my co-workers, they're unfortunately greeted with the image of my face, so I've tried my best to snazz up the background with my shelves. And in doing so I've noticed that a lot of my little odds and ends and trinkets that I've collected over multiple decades say a lot about me and my interests, but every knick-knack has a story to tell, too. And let me repeat: this stuff has been compiled over decades of my life, as this sort of decorative shelving does not happen overnight. Taking a closer look at my shelves tells a story of a gaming journalist and writer who's covered a lot of different specific games while also having a deeper love for others. At one point, I was dead-set on collecting every Overwatch Funko POP! figure. That was until the Symmetra figure took a nose-dive off of a shelf and destroyed the arm of a premium Overwatch Reaper statue that was a gift from a friend that I met through gaming. Reaper is buried somewhere and Symmetra has been kicked to the curb in a closet or a box elsewhere, but some other Overwatch heroes still remain throughout. I've spaced out my figures and statues with books on that bottom shelf, but those also have several ties to gaming, like the official Mass Effect books, the novelization of Metal Gear Solid, S.D. Perry's classic Resident Evil novels, and Hideo Kojima's autobiography. The influence that games have had on me can be seen in everything. The second shelf has a number of Destiny statues because I'm not sure where I would be without that franchise. If not for the thousands of hours I've put into those games, the professional coverage of it I've done, or the friends I've made through it and because of it, I likely wouldn't be here, so it deserves its own spotlight. Photo by Scott Duwe You might've spotted some Ninja Turtles, too. That's because "turtle" was my first word, and TMNT were my first nerd love. I was born in 1989 (ow) so they were and still are a big part of pop culture, as is Spider-Man who can also be seen all over, my No. 1 favorite character of all time, and one which I have looked to as a source of inspiration throughout life's struggles. The little Michelangelo plushie stands atop the trophy of my biggest struggle, a kidney-shaped pillow I was given in the hospital after my successful kidney transplant in July 2023. I was born with kidney disease, suffered through dialysis for many years, but came out the other side happier and healthier. But just like me, my shelves are a constant work-in-progress, too. I'm always shifting something into a different area, moving something out and replacing it for another item, and so on. And just like life, it's not all happiness and positivity because some of these memories are tied to sad or negative feelings. Because that's life. This other shelf off to the side features Mass Effect's Garrus and Mordin ("Would've loved to run tests on the seashells") and Songbird from BioShock Infinite, two franchises that have had a profound impact on me. But the space above it on the wall is empty, filled with opportunity for something new. Or maybe something old. Photo by Scott Duwe With each statue and figure, each plushie or book or commemorative item, I have a memory tied to it. That memory could be a person, a struggle, an event, or just something I enjoy. These things gather and accumulate over time like life experience, and the years on our bodies. Getting old sucks, and it seems to make you a bit of a pariah in the gaming community where players and active members are seemingly getting younger by the day. But aging is also awesome and the absolute best we can expect in life, because it allows you to look back on your journey and appreciate what you have, so I think we might as well all display our passions proudly. Do you have a webcam meeting backdrop? What does yours look like? If you're a gamer like me, do you have your own shelves? Let me know in the comments because I genuinely would love to see what everyone else's nerdy walls look like. The post My Zoom background isn’t just a nerdy gamer display shelf, it’s multiple chapters of my life story appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

When Rockstar Games randomly drops a trailer, it feels like a national holiday for gamers. We've got time to kill before the game drops, so why not overanalyze it? Before you zoom in and examine every pixel, here are 15 GTA 6 Trailer 2 hidden details you might've missed. 15. Jason and Lucia have a **** reptile Screenshot and remix by Destructoid We're going to start with the most groundbreaking detail from the GTA 6 trailer: Lucia and Jason have a **** reptile. Monumental, right? Look, I know it's not the most out-of-this-world feature, but it's pretty interesting that the two have one. Although the **** is no Chop from GTA 5, there could be a system that allows you to take care of a snake. 14. Jason takes a jab at GTA 6 leaks Screenshot via Rockstar Games YouTube The first thing to come out of Jason's mouth is "Just fixing some leaks," what's seemingly a snarky comeback to the fiasco of the GTA 6 leaks. Rockstar Games seems to be poking fun while also acknowledging its efforts to keep those leakers at bay. Looks like they're taking care of business in more ways than one. 13. A glimpse of a PlayStation 5 console Screenshot and remix by Destructoid The Grand Theft Auto 6 Trailer 2 has an Inception-inspired take by having a PlayStation 5 console within the game. You can see the platform just to the left of a TV, followed by two controllers lying on a table. This could hint that Lucia and Jason can play a few games (maybe some old Rockstar titles?) or just a simple prop for all the PlayStation lovers. 12. Phil Cassidy's Return Screenshot via Rockstar Games YouTube Vice City's Phil Cassidy looks to be returning in Grand Theft Auto 6, as the trailer debuts Phil's Ammu-Nation shop. This character has appeared in several other GTA games, including Liberty City Stories and GTA 3. In GTA 6, he'll presumably be your go-to guy for all things guns. 11. Workouts are potentially making a comeback Screenshot via Rockstar Games YouTube For a quick second, you can spot Jason pumping iron on a bench press. Since it's not some random NPC but our main guy doing it, we might be looking at workouts making a comeback. San Andreas had CJ bulking up or slimming down depending on his gym routine—maybe Lucia and Jason will be hitting the weights, too, adding a bit more realism to GTA 6. 10. References to Florida's real-life Hurricane Roxanne Screenshot and remix by Destructoid Since Vice City is based in Florida, you can bet there will be plenty of local references. One standout is a sign spotted in the GTA 6 trailer featuring Hurricane Roxy. This seems to be a nod to the real-life storm that hit southeast Florida back in 1995. 9. More hints to Lucia and Jason's Bonnie and Clyde storyline Screenshot via Rockstar Games YouTube As a crime-fueled couple, many have speculated that Lucia and Jason are inspired by none other than Bonnie and Clyde. While nothing is confirmed, the second trailer definitely adds more fuel to the fire, with both protagonists robbing places left and right. Their chemistry only intensifies this theory, making the comparison feel even more spot-on. 8. Possible fight club feature Screenshot via Rockstar Games YouTube Lucia can be seen throwing hands in a fight club-style setting, which might be her way of staying in shape, just like Jason with his bench pressing. It could also suggest Lucia has a different set of abilities, leaning into Grand Theft Auto's classic beat-em-up action. This could work similarly to GTA 5, where each protagonist had unique skills for different situations. 7. Miami Dolphins-inspired sports team Screenshot via Rockstar Games YouTube I'm not much of a sports person, but even I know the Miami Dolphins are a big deal in Florida. It's no surprise to see a version of the team appear in GTA 6; this time, rebranded as the Manatees. The jersey shown in the trailer looks almost identical to the real one, and now I'm curious to see if there's a full-blown football stadium somewhere in the game. 6. More car decals Screenshot and remix by Destructoid In my list of the 10 things GTA 6 needs, more car customization was definitely near the top. And from what we can see in trailer two, it looks like we're getting just that. While Jason's driving, you can spot some paw print artistry on a car, hinting at more customization options with decals. Stickers and decals were usually reserved for mods in GTA 5, but the sixth iteration could already have them available in the base game. 5. Hidden Florida phone numbers Screenshot via Rockstar Games YouTube The second Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer is packed with phone numbers, from one on the cash register to a sign at a fishing shop. Naturally, I had to call them up and found out that they're, in fact, Florida numbers. Sadly, nothing exciting happens when you call, but something could be hidden later. 4. Florida's Monorail System Screenshot and remix by Destructoid Like GTA 5's Los Santos transit system, Vice City has a monorail that appears in the trailer. In Florida, this kind of transport takes you to the world-famous Disney World, so it's possible GTA 6's monorail could take you to an amusement park of its own. It's not like Rockstar Games hasn't done an amusement park feature before, considering Bully had a place where you could ride attractions and win prizes with minigames. 3. First-person mode could be returning Screenshot via Rockstar Games YouTube As Jason drives to Lucia, the view switches from third-person to first-person mode. It's pretty clear that first-person mode will be part of GTA 6, just like in GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2. It'll be fascinating to experience Vice City from this perspective, soaking in all the details up close. 2. Fishing as a possible new activity Screenshot via Rockstar Games YouTube There are a few teasers suggesting fishing might finally make its way into the Grand Theft Auto universe, with fishing boats and shops making an appearance. Sure, it feels a little out of place in a world filled with chaos and crime, but players have been begging for it for ages and even creating mods for it in GTA 5. It could be a unique new way to earn cash and maybe even start your own fish farm. 1. Footage was all captured on the PlayStation 5 Screenshot and remix by Destructoid If you stayed all the way to the end of the GTA 6 second trailer, you'll notice the entire video was "captured on PS5." Thus, it's not just for show. It's what we'll actually see when we dive into the game. What's more, the footage doesn't specify a Pro version, so the visuals are top tier, even on the standard console. I can't wait to see what it'll look like in actual gameplay, and I'm hoping we get a trailer for that soon. Got to make the wait worthwhile somehow. The post 15 details from GTA 6’s trailer 2 you might’ve missed appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Thanks to a recent leak, Genshin Impact players can examine a detailed gameplay overview of Dahlia, the upcoming 4-Star Hydro Sword character from Mondstadt. While Dahlia will feature in Version 5.6 during the Archon Quest, the deacon of the Church of Favonius is set to become playable in the subsequent update. Genshin Impact fans are familiar with Dahlia through Rosaria and Barbara, fellow members of the clergy in the City of Freedom. However, they have also known of Dahlia as a playable character since the initial flood of Fontaine leaks in 2023. Him entering the story is thus the final chapter of a long journey of speculation and waiting. View the full article

Developer Weta Workshop and publisher Private Division have teamed up with merchandiser iam8bit to reveal Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 physical editions of the upcoming cozy life-sim game Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game. Also planned to release digitally for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X|S, the physical versions of Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game will include exclusive bonuses for fans to add to their game collections. View the full article

If ****** and White were your first Pokémon games, then you'll doubtless be excited for the next Pokémon set. Or should that be Pokémon sets? ****** Bolt and White Flare, releasing on July 18, is a 'split expansion' - two related sets that each have their own cardpool. Combined, this collection does for Generation 5 what 151 did for Generation Wun (1). It has a card for every single one of Unova's 156 Pokémon. Even better than that, though: every single Unovan Pokémon is getting a full art illustration rare. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Rare Pokémon cards - the most expensive of all time All Pokémon sets in order of release Newest Pokémon set revealed and released View the full article

It isn't all that common for the launch of a DLC to be met with as much dismay as what's surrounded Risk of Rain 2's Seekers of the Storm. Since it launched, the DLC has been a ****** mark on the roguelike, which was generally held alongside genre favorites like Vampire Survivors, Darkest Dungeon 2, or Hades 2. Its creator has continued to work hard on reworking Seekers of the Storm, though, with the most recent update to it serving as a massive relaunch of the DLC. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Risk of Rain 2 update makes key fixes to the roguelike's controversial DLC Risk of Rain 2 roadmap details massive Seekers of the Storm gameplay fixes New Risk of Rain 2 patch begins fixing Seekers of the Storm issues View the full article

Last month, FromSoftware announced that Elden Ring would be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2, which is wonderful for that plumber guy, but mostly meant piss all for us PC people. The thing is, this version of the game actually comes with some new stuff, and I like new stuff, and publisher Bandai Namco only vaguely said all the new bits would be coming to "other platforms". But! I bring good news, as yes, the Switch 2 Tarnished Edition extras are coming to PC as part of a Tarnished Pack DLC. Read more View the full article

Apex Legends is a liveservice multiplayer game with a battle pass and consistent new updates and events that keep things fresh for new and existing players. To accomplish this, Respawn Entertainment introduces new events, cosmetics, game modes, and more, all packaged within a new season. Apex Legends came out in February 2019 and has been releasing new seasons since, which typically last around three months. Table of contentsAll seasons in Apex LegendsWhen does Apex Legends season 25 end?All seasons in Apex Legends If you’re interested in keeping track of when the next season of Apex Legends will kick off, or know about the start and end dates for previous seasons, you’ll find the complete list of every Apex Legends season start and end date below: SeasonStart dateEnd datePreseasonFebruary 4, 2019March 19, 2019Season 1: Wild FrontierMarch 19, 2019June 18, 2019Season 2: Battle ChargeJuly 2, 2019October 1, 2019Season 3: MeltdownOctober 1, 2019February 4, 2020Season 4: AssimilationFebruary 4, 2020May 12, 2020Season 5: Fortune’s FavorMay 12, 2020August 18, 2020Season 6: BoostedAugust 18, 2020November 4, 2020Season 7: AscensionNovember 4, 2020February 2, 2021Season 8: MayhemFebruary 2, 2021May 4, 2021Season 9: LegacyMay 4, 2021August 3, 2021Season 10: EmergenceAugust 3, 2021November 2, 2021Season 11: EscapeNovember 2, 2021February 8, 2022Season 12: DefianceFebruary 8, 2022May 10, 2022Season 13: SaviorsMay 10, 2022August 9, 2022Season. 14: HuntedAugust 9, 2022November 1, 2022Season 15: EclipseNovember 1, 2022February 14, 2023Season 16: RevelryFebruary 14, 2023May 9, 2023Season 17: ArsenalMay 9, 2023August 8, 2023Season 18: ResurrectionAugust 8, 2023October 31, 2023Season 19: IgniteOctober 31, 2023February 13, 2024Season 20: BreakoutFebruary 13, 2024May 6, 2024Season 21: UpheavalMay 7, 2024August 5, 2024Season 22: ShockwaveAugust 6, 2024November 4, 2024Season 23: From the RiftNovember 5, 2024February 10, 2025Season 24: TakeoverFebruary 11, 2025May 5, 2025Season 25: ProdigyMay 6, 2025- Screenshot by Destructoid When does Apex Legends season 25 end? The latest season 25, dubbed Prodigy, will end on Aug. 4, 2025. We know this date because at the time of writing, it's showing the in-game battle pass will end in 90 days. Since the season was released on May 6, 90 days after this date turns out to be Aug. 4. In case the devs delay the release of the next season, we will make sure to update it here. Season 25 introduced a new Legend called Sparrow, along with a bunch of buffs and nerfs for several weapons. The post Every Apex Legends season start and end date appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Note: This update is for the Steam Deck Beta and Preview channels, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel. This is the first release of SteamOS 3.7 to the Beta channel. The below notes are for changes since SteamOS 3.6.24. For changes relative to previous 3.7 Preview builds see here. General Updated to a newer Arch Linux base Updated the Linux kernel to 6.11 Updated the Mesa graphics driver base Desktop mode now ships with Plasma 6.2.5 Beginnings of support for non-Steam Deck handhelds Added support for frame limiting with VRR displays (internal and external) Fixed a ****** when no displays are connected Added support for the power button on Asus and Lenovo handhelds Improved input support for Asus and Lenovo handhelds Controllers and Input Add support for the Proteus Byowave controller Fixed an issue where Switch Pro Controller gyros might not work on first connection Fixed an issue with stuck/hanging controller inputs when exiting Steam Bluetooth Fixed Bluetooth devices still being able to wake the Steam Deck from suspend, even when Bluetooth was disabled from Desktop mode Enable HFP/HSP profiles, to allow using the integrated microphone from headsets and earbuds Currently only available to select in Desktop mode Added battery level display for supported Bluetooth devices Include a bugfix for the Airpods when using the AAC codec Bluetooth controllers can now wake LCD units from sleep, previously only available on OLED models Known issue: Bluetooth LE based controllers are not currently compatible with bluetooth wake on LCD models Steam Deck Dock Made compatibility improvements for certain displays including TCL FireTV models and Dell VRR capable monitors Graphics and Performance Enabled AMD P-State CPU frequency control Fixed a performance regression for No Rest for the Wicked Desktop Updated to Plasma 6.2.5 (previously 5.27.10) - see the big changes in Plasma 6 here Surround sound now works correctly Enabling the setting is currently only available via Desktop mode KDE Filelight is now installed by default for disk usage visualization and low disk space notifications Speed and robustness improvements when switching between desktop and game mode Fixed a common cause of hangs when switching to desktop mode Fixed some cases where Steam could take up to ninety seconds to exit on shutdown or switch to desktop Added 'gocryptfs' support to desktop session to enable use of the Plasma Vaults feature Misc Fixed some cases where "filter-chain" or other virtual sound devices would erroneously appear in the UI Fixed cases where applying system updates could fail if certain configuration files were corrupted or malformed Various enhancements to System Report functionality for support and troubleshooting Fixed compatibility issue with certain DNS servers causing very slow domain lookups Improved responsiveness of system when running into out-of-memory ****** situations Enabled IPv6 Privacy Extensions by default Fixed a bootloader ****** on certain non-Steam Deck devices, including qemu-based virtual machines Known Issues Super NES controllers can erroneously show up as connected when they are not Developer Updated to a 6.11 based kernel Added debuginfod URLs for SteamOS Added systemd .socket units to the default list of /etc files preserved across updates When running in a VM, system will now default to the desktop session Swap file setup now uses standard 'mkswap' functionality instead of shipping an ad-hoc 'mkswapfile' script The steamos-readonly command now warns that the status might not be accurate when sysexts are loaded Fixed a case that could introduce duplicate boot entries for devices manually setup to dual-boot The pacman cache is now cleaned after applying a SteamOS update Fixes stale cache errors working with pacman after switching branches View the full article

Destiny 2 has been around for a long time now. First launched all the way back in 2017, the online FPS has become something of an institution in multiplayer videogames, despite ebbing and flowing enthusiasm for the game among its player base. Even as creator Bungie works on its upcoming remake of the classic Marathon, though, it doesn't seem to be slowing down on supporting D2 in the near future. Just today, the studio showed off what's coming in the next year of Destiny 2, including the announcement of two new expansions called The Edge of Fate and Renegades, due out very soon. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Destiny 2 codes for free emblems and shaders May 2025 New Destiny 2 expansion The Edge of Fate to be fully revealed very soon Destiny 2 new episode release date, seasonal activity, latest news View the full article

Продажи ролевой игры Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 официально перевалили за 2 миллиона копий — на достижение такого результата разработчикам из Sandfall Interactive потребовалось менее двух недель. View the full article

Разработчикам Cuphead требуется программист с многолетним стажем. Студия MDHR открыла новую вакансию, приглашая желающих присоединить к команде, создавшей двухмерный экшен-платформер и дополнение к нему. View the full article

Бывший президент PlayStation Studio Сюхэй Ёсида рассказал в интервью PlayStation Inside, почему рост цен на видеоигры был неизбежен — в 2020 году крупные новинки подорожали до 70 долларов, а теперь за них собираются начать просить по 80 долларов. View the full article

Спустя четыре дня после переноса Grand Theft Auto VI на 26 мая 2026 года студия Rockstar Games выпустила второй трейлер долгожданного приключенческого боевика. Как и в прошлый раз — это произошло без предварительных анонсов и тизеров. View the full article

Студия CD Projekt RED напомнила о 10-летии культового ролевого экшена "Ведьмак 3" Дикая Охота" (наш обзор), который дебютировал 18 мая 2015 года. Разработчики опубликовали в социальных сетях красивую праздничную иллюстрацию с подписью "10 лет охоты на чудовищ", призвав фанатов отпраздновать юбилейную дату вместе с ними. View the full article

Intel's Core Ultra 265K has dropped sharply in price, from $400 to $295, in the six months since its release. This chip (and all other Intel CPUs) barely break into Amazon's top 20 best sellers, with AMD Ryzen dominating all top 10 spots. Read Entire Article View the full article

The Diablo 4 x Berserk event has officially arrived in Sanctuary, bringing with it a new in-game event to earn free cosmetics, transmog sets in the cash shop inspired by major characters like Guts, Griffith, and Skull Knight, and the Skull Behelit Mount Trophy Support a Streamer Twitch campaign. This crossover is live in Diablo 4 now until June 3, with the character sets available for a couple of extra days after. View the full article

Alright, look, I get it. There's a lot of farming sims already. There's even the odd anime inspired farming sim here and there. But Tales of Seikyu, which fits into that second camp, is different, I promise, because it has dating - and I think you can date an anthropomorphic otter man. I'm not talking ****** slang here to be clear, though the character does kind of fit that meaning too. I'm talking about a man that looks like an otter, who walks around on two legs. Read more View the full article

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Destiny 2's next expansion, The Edge of Fate, has officially been revealed by Bungie, with the new DLC coming equipped with a few bonuses for those who pre-order. Players who purchase The Edge of Fate ahead of its release will receive two special instant-unlock bonus items, an exclusive Legendary Emblem, as well as an exclusive Exotic Ghost shell. These are hardly the only new pieces of content to be featured in The Edge of Fate, though, which brings Destiny 2 into an exciting and uncharted new chapter. View the full article

The newest Creator's Voice video covers Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade with Naoki Hamaguchi discussing the series and the Switch 2. View the full article