With tens of thousands of players logging in every day on Steam alone, it’s hard to argue against FragPunk’s immediate success. If the game manages to extend this popularity in the future and whether it will become a positive investment for developer Bad Guitar Studio, owned by the same NetEase behind Marvel Rival, only time will tell. For now, we know that FragPunk is doing fine. However, if you had made the questionable decision to get your game news from Steam’s store page, you’d have seen something different. For about a day following its release on Steam on March 7, FragPunk was sitting on a Mixed rating after just 6000 reviews. Even now, it's at the slightly better "Mostly Positive." That’s not too bad, but it’s miles behind the (also mixed) 82.000 reviews of last week’s Monster Hunter Wilds and was even beaten by last month’s surprise indie hit REPO. Why is FragPunk receiving so many bad reviews on Steam? Image by Bad Guitar Studio FragPunk is off to a rocky start, but it sure isn’t dead on arrival, as some Steam reviews will have you believe. However, beyond those who mockingly compare it to a mobile game and mourn their beloved beta, there are some fair criticisms of FragPunk found in those comments. The most common complaint is that unlocking anything in FragPunk takes too long, and it’s too expensive. Similarly, a lot of players are less than thrilled about the nine distinct in-game currencies, which they identify as a transparent attempt at obfuscating the items' real cost. Many others dislike the slow movement speed and fast time to kill. Some believe FragPunk dilutes the CounterStrike formula too much, while others argue that the addition of character powers and cards isn't enough to distinguish the game from the competition. Even though the loudest voices are those critical of the game, we shouldn't forget that FragPunk is a success. It has a healthy player base right off the bat, most of which seem to like it just fine. It's a creative mix of hero shooters and slow, tactical combat, introducing divisive but bold innovations like the Shard Cards and lots of weird new game modes. In a world of self-serious shooters, FragPunk stands out because it isn't afraid of being a little silly. This one is worth keeping an eye on. The post FragPunk Is A Success, So Why Did It Have A Mixed Rating On Steam? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Here's a step-by-step guide to getting through the remaster of Suikoden II with all recruits and missables. There are more minigames to deal with this ime. View the full article
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The first Battlefield 6 gameplay videos have leaked online from the game’s ongoing pre-alpha closed testing program. The first of EA’s ‘Battlefield Labs’ testing sessions kicked off this weekend, and despite users being sworn to secrecy, a significant amount of game footage has inevitably made its way online. EA is taking a more transparent approach to the development of the next Battlefield, following significant community disappointment around the last instalment, 2042. Read More... View the full article
Zenless Zone Zero has revealed two new characters, Vivian and Hugo, will be released in the upcoming version 1.7 update, which is expected to go live on April 23, 2025. Both of them are from Mockingbird and are also the only two Agents from this faction who are confirmed to become playable as of this writing. ZZZ 1.7 charactersVivian Vivian is the first character to be revealed for the Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 update. According to her official drip marketing post, her fighting Specialty and Attribute are: Specialty - AnomalyAttribute - Ether Her Rank and Type are currently unknown, but you can look forward to more details in the version 1.7 livestream. She made her first and brief appearance as an NPC during the The Day of Brilliant Wishes event in version 1.5, so there's very little info on her. [Hidden Content] HoYoverse has also revealed Vivian's voice actors in the following languages: ********: Chen YangJapanese: Mizuno SakuKorean: Jang Mi Also read: Best Evelyn build in Zenless Zone Zero – Drive Discs, W-Engine, and team compositions Hugo Hugo is the second character who will debut in Zenless Zone Zero 1.7. As mentioned, he is also a member of the Mockingbird faction. Based on his official profile reveal, Hugo's Specialty and Attribute are: Specialty - AttackAttribute - Ice Hugo's Rank and Type will be revealed later. He was introduced in Lycaon's Agent Story on the game's release, and both seem to have a history as the former Mockingbird member disagrees with Hugo's way of approaching things. Similar to Vivian, Hugo also made an appearance as an NPC in The Day of Brilliant Wishes event. [Hidden Content] Hugo's voice actors in ZZZ are: ********: Liang DaweiJapanese: Fukuyama JunKorean: Kim Hye-sungExpected release date HoYoverse is yet to reveal the banner order for version 1.7, but Vivian and Hugo's expected release date is still easy to guess based on the previous banner schedule: Phase 1: April 23, 2025Phase 2: May 14, 2025 Both halves will likely run for three weeks, giving Proxies enough time to pull for them. The post Zenless Zone Zero 1.7 characters revealed appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The Genshin Impact 5.5 livestream is expected to occur soon and its date and time should be revealed within the next few days, leading up to a presentation that will showcase all the new planned content for the action RPG. This includes the details about the two confirmed playable character additions, Varesa and Iansan, as well as information about the rumored new map area in Natlan. The Version 5.5 beta tests have already revealed a large portion of what may appear during the livestream, such as the new World Quests in Genshin Impact 5.5. View the full article
It's preposterous to me that Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is seven years old, when that's so clearly the length of time that has passed since Left4Dead 2 launched. Sadly, Steam, the calendar, and indeed the universe all state that I am wrong, so I suppose I'll just have to go along with Fatshark's celebration of its cooperative Skaven-smasher's seventh birthday... Read more.View the full article
The GTA V Enhanced version brings many positive changes for PC players. Unfortunately, many have reported facing errors in the process of transferring their existing online profile to the new Enhanced version. Here’s how to fix the ‘not eligible for migration at this time’ alert in GTA V Enhanced. What is the Games account is not eligible for migration at this time alert in GTA Online Some players who try to migrate their accounts receive an alert that states “The GTA Online profile associated with this Rockstar Games account is not eligible for migration at this time.” This account migration error can occur for several reasons, with a few primary suspects. View the full article
Marvel Snap's latest limited-time challenge requires players to use an unreleased card, making it impossible to complete. While it may seem like a minor bug, it has frustrated some fans, especially after another recent glitch prevented Scroll refills in the Sanctum Showdown event. With several similar issues happening back-to-back, some players are starting to wonder if the Marvel Snap development team is struggling to keep up. View the full article
In this episode, Adam reviews his time with Suikoden I&II HD Remaster, Josh shares impressions of Split Fiction, and James cleared Final FantasyXIV: Dawntrail - Futures Rewritten Ultimate. View the full article
There's a lot riding on the next Battlefield game. EA's flagship military shooter has been struggling ever since Battlefield 2042 came out, but the developer has some big plans in place to try and rescue the FPS. To start with, the series' gunplay and movement are getting a huge overhaul, as EA is testing even the smallest mechanics to figure out what works and what doesn't. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: EA is prepared to move next Battlefield game, probably because of GTA 6 How to sign up for Battlefield Labs EA prepares community tests for new Battlefield game as it follows Skate's lead View the full article
FragPunk‘s primary gimmick that sets it apart from others in the genre are the Shard Cards, a way for players to influence each match and change the rules. Some Shard Cards are genuinely powerful, granting one side a ton of advantage over the other, whereas some are simply not that great. So, to ease your Shard Card selection a little, here are are our 10 best Shard Cards in FragPunk. View the full article
Epic Games, the creator of the popular battle royale game Fortnite, faces legal action from two parents who filed a lawsuit in a San Francisco court. The lawsuit centers on Fortnite's Item Shop, accusing it of unfair practices, while Epic Games has also issued a statement in response. View the full article
I'm faced with a dilemma. Arabella, a little Tiefling child, has stolen a precious idol from the local druids at The Grove. She's now facing death at the fangs of acting First Druid Kahga's serpent, Teela. You have several options, some meaning Arabella will live, others meaning Arabella will die. On every other playthrough, I've talked Kagha off the ledge, but there's a fresh Dark Urge option here: flick your eyes toward the cave entrance, and urge the girl to run. It's over in a flash. Fangs pierce flesh. A life snuffed out. It's my first real evil act as Dark Urge in Baldur's Gate 3, and I can already feel a heaviness in my stomach. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: One of Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8's new subclasses lets you be a drunken master The 32 best Baldur's Gate 3 mods Best Baldur's Gate 3 settings for PC and Steam Deck View the full article
Monster Hunter Wildskeeps players busy with its hunts, but it doesn't have the most in the series by quite some margin. Each monster is given a lot of love in MH Wilds to bring them to life, from the dancing Lala Barina, to the octopus-like Nu Udra, and this attention to detail is what the series is known for now. Quality over quantity seems to be the name of the game with MH Wilds' roster, and while there are some returning monsters from older titles, there are also a lot of additions to the sixth generation. View the full article
If you're looking for a more cozy take on the MMO formula, the upcoming BitCraft Online is for you. Instead of the twisting narrative of FF14, or the two decades of history in WoW, this take on the genre is all about a player-driven world. Whatever you do will end up leaving a mark, and it's coming to Steam Early Access incredibly soon. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
A Baldur's Gate 3 and Stardew Valley crossover just makes sense. The prospect of watching a little pixelated Gale tend to crops, or observing Wyll patrol Pelican Town's virtual cobblestone streets, brings me a profound sense of joy. These are dreams I didn't know I had until I learned about a mod that aimed to bring the idea to life, and now it's finally here. So if you've been itching to get back to Stardew, or just want another way to romance Astarion, your prayers have been answered. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Upcoming MMO BitCraft Online has one, persistent world and a snug atmosphere Dark fantasy roguelike Ravenswatch is adding two free characters made for co-op Grim survival game The Forever Winter overhauls weapons and water in new update View the full article
The mid-90s were an incredible ******* for the best JRPGs. Final Fantasy was on an incredible streak with FF6, FF7, and FF8, and the likes of Chrono Trigger and EarthBound remain all-time classics to this day. Alongside them, if you were really in the know, and could manage to pronounce it, were Suikoden 1 and 2. While they didn't catch on quite as hard as some of their peers at the time, the pair gradually grew an audience, earning a well-deserved reputation as beloved cult classics that remain genre icons to this day. Now, Konami is finally showing them some love, with new HD remasters available right now on PC. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
WWE 2K25 is a relatively realistic wrestling simulator with a pretty complex set of controls that you'll have to master in the long run. While the basic controls are easy to understand, separate commands are available based on your movements. For example, a button combination will do one thing under normal circumstances and something else if you're in the Grapple mode. Let's look at the complete set of controls you'll need to master. Disclaimer: Controls are set for the DualSense controller on PC and PS5. All WWE 2K25 controls The table includes the basic controls related to movement, taunts, and more. ActionControlsControl SuperstarLSRunHold L2 + LSGrab (Grapple State)CircleLight Strike/GrappleSquare + LSHeavy Strike/GrappleX + LSIrish WhipCircleFinisherR2 + XSignatureR2 + SquareSubmissionR2 + CirclePaybackR2 + TriangleReversal/DodgeTriangleBlockHold TriangleBreaker ReversalCircle/X/SquareClimbR1 + LSEnter/Exit/Climb on Top RopeHold R1 + LSExit into Apron/Climb Middle RopeTap R1 + LSLean To Ropes for SpringboardTap L1 + LSPick up object/weaponL1Pin OpponentRS downReposition/Turn OpponentRSLift OpponentRS upDrag OpponentL1 + LSInitiate CarryR1 + LSWake Up TauntD-pad upCrowd TauntD-pad leftOpponent TauntD-pad rightToggle Primary PaybackD-pad downInstant RecoveryR1Release/Hold PinL1Tag In/Out PartnerL1Display Target/Control Target PartnerTouch PadChange StanceClick LChange TargetClick RPause GameOptionsAll WWE 2K25 Carry and Drag controls To use the controls, enter the grab/lock-up state using the Circle button. ActionControlsDrag OpponentL1 + LSInitiate CarryR1 + LSLift into Powerbomb PositionR1 + LS upLift into Cradle PositionR1 + LS downLift into Fireman's CarryR1 + LS leftLift into Shoulder CarryR1 + LS rightConvert moves into CarryR1Carry/Drag Opponent AroundLSChange Carry PositionRSSlam Opponent/Complete MoveXEnvironmental AttackSquareThrow Over Ropes/Off StageCircleRelease Carry/DragR1Escape Carry/DragCircleWWE 2K25 Weapons controls A variety of weapons and throwable objects will be available for the superstars, and here's the full set of controls associated with them. ActionControlsPick Object/WeaponL1Grab Weapon from under the RingL1Primary AttackSquareSecondary AttackXThrow WeaponCircle + LSDrop ObjectL1Throw Object into/out of RingL1 + LSLean/Wedge Object in CornerX + LSSet up Ladder/TableXLift Opponent on to TableRS upClimb Cage/Cell/LadderR1Push Ladder DownPress Circle rapidlyRotate Standing LadderHold L1 + RSSet up Ladder BridgeL1 + R1Ignite TableR2 + XCall for the Door in Steel CageL1WWE 2K25 Tag Team Controls Master the following controls to make ******** tags with your AI Partners. ActionControlsRemove Turnbuckle PadL1 + D-pad upRetrieve and Set Up a TableL1 + D-pad leftRetrieve Weapon and Slide it into RingL1 + D-pad downAttack Opposing Team's ******** ManL1 + D-pad right If you're on an Xbox controllers, here are the button replacements to note. PlayStation controller Xbox controllerXACircleBSquareXTriangleYL1LBR1RBL2LTR2RT The post Complete WWE 2K25 controls guide appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
In Doom Eternal, you have to sprint, leap, and pirouette to stay alive and get the drop on the hellspawn. In Half-Life and Half-Life 2, it's all about keeping your HEV suit charged and, especially during the many platforming and physics-based puzzle sections, watching your step and proceeding with extreme caution. In most FPS games, you have to be either precise and skillful or slow and careful. Robocop Rogue City is the total opposite. You're a machine. You're a tank. Grab a 12 gauge, march right in there, and blast bad guys at your robotic leisure. With a new DLC just announced, one of the best hidden-gem shooters on Steam is now the cheapest it's ever been. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: One of the most overlooked and underrated FPS games is finally back with new DLC Trepang2, Deathloop, Robocop, and more great FPS games now super cheap Robocop Rogue City is a superb FPS, and now the dev has something new View the full article
Clone Rumble is a fun addition to Marvels Rivals, but it's repetitive, and it wouldn't be all that hard to trim it down in a way that brings the excitement to the forefront. While using identical characters can result in some memorable scenarios, it can also make matches feel like they go on for too long. And since it is arcade mode, matchmaking will bring together players of random skill levels, making it impossible to predict how enjoyable each game is. View the full article
PC Gamer's Joshua Wolens recently spoke to Rebellion CEO Jason Kingsley about the studio's extremely British survival FPS Atomfall, which is a kind of Fallout: It's Grim Up North Edition. (Or possibly Stalker: Shadow of Cumbria.) During that conversation, Josh asked how the studio had managed to avoid the layoffageddon that'****** the rest of the games industry following the Covid *****... Read more.View the full article
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With tens of thousands of players logging in every day on Steam alone, it’s hard to argue against FragPunk’s immediate success. If the game manages to extend this popularity in the future and whether it will become a positive investment for developer Bad Guitar Studio, owned by the same NetEase behind Marvel Rival, only time will tell. For now, we know that FragPunk is doing fine. However, if you had made the questionable decision to get your game news from Steam’s store page, you’d have seen something different. For about a day following its release on Steam on March 7, FragPunk was sitting on a Mixed rating after just 6000 reviews. Even now, it's at the slightly better "Mostly Positive." That’s not too bad, but it’s miles behind the (also mixed) 82.000 reviews of last week’s Monster Hunter Wilds and was even beaten by last month’s surprise indie hit REPO. Why is FragPunk receiving so many bad reviews on Steam? Image by Bad Guitar Studio FragPunk is off to a rocky start, but it sure isn’t dead on arrival, as some Steam reviews will have you believe. However, beyond those who mockingly compare it to a mobile game and mourn their beloved beta, there are some fair criticisms of FragPunk found in those comments. The most common complaint is that unlocking anything in FragPunk takes too long, and it’s too expensive. Similarly, a lot of players are less than thrilled about the nine distinct in-game currencies, which they identify as a transparent attempt at obfuscating the items' real cost. Many others dislike the slow movement speed and fast time to kill. Some believe FragPunk dilutes the CounterStrike formula too much, while others argue that the addition of character powers and cards isn't enough to distinguish the game from the competition. Even though the loudest voices are those critical of the game, we shouldn't forget that FragPunk is a success. It has a healthy player base right off the bat, most of which seem to like it just fine. It's a creative mix of hero shooters and slow, tactical combat, introducing divisive but bold innovations like the Shard Cards and lots of weird new game modes. In a world of self-serious shooters, FragPunk stands out because it isn't afraid of being a little silly. This one is worth keeping an eye on. The post FragPunk Is A Success, So Why Did It Have A Mixed Rating On Steam? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article