Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 is finally official, as Activision has not only revealed a brand-new trailer for the game but also its release date, which is scheduled for later this year. It is a great time for fans and newcomers alike, as it gives everyone the opportunity to play some truly classic games with a fresh coat of paint and a whole host of new features. However, what fans likely want to know the most is which skaters are returning, and who is joining the roster. View the full article
Our guide covers how to farm the Ancient Wyvern Coin in Monster Hunter Wilds and what to use it for like trading for rare melding items and armor spheres. View the full article
Verse Piece takes a lot of inspiration from several popular One Piece games on Roblox—which means amping up your damage requires many unlocks. Aside from your weapon and Fruit, Specs (Fighting Styles) are crucial to determining your DPS as they offer several moves to your character. There are 21 Specs that you can earn based on their obtainment quests; however, they’re not all balanced. View the full article
New leaks from Honkai: Star Rail 3.2 have revealed a set of massive changes to the character banner system, which may result in some reruns never happening again within the turn-based RPG. Currently, the popular game by developer HoYoverse is in the midst of Version 3.1, a relevant patch that continues the story arc initiated by Version 3.0’s Trailblaze Missions and adds Tribbie and Mydei to the roster. For Version 3.2, HoYoverse has confirmed Castorice and Anaxa but has only revealed their rarities, elements, and Paths. Leaks, however, have shown more, such as Castorice’s broken ability in Honkai: Star Rail. View the full article
A Splitgate 2 open beta is coming in May, and developer 1047 Games promises "way more" in the next public test than its recent alpha offered. The new multiplayer FPS is one of my most-anticipated upcoming games in 2025 - I absolutely adored the original Splitgate's blend of movement, verticality, and portal-based strategy, and I'm excited to see how the studio builds on that for its free-to-play sequel. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Splitgate 2 alpha featuring Halo Big Team Battle-inspired modes now live Splitgate 2 release date window, trailer, gameplay, and more Splitgate 2 playtest signups are live for an "explosive" new look at the FPS View the full article
Larian's post-launch journey with Baldur's Gate 3 is almost at an end. The upcoming Patch 8 signals the final major update for the game, but at least it's going out with a bang. There's a photo mode, crossplay, and an array of new subclasses to make another playthrough incredibly exciting. We've just learned even more about how four of these new classes will work, and one of them puts respect on Jackie Chan's Drunken Master. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The 32 best Baldur's Gate 3 mods Best Baldur's Gate 3 settings for PC and Steam Deck Is Baldur's Gate 3 Steam Deck compatible? View the full article
When you think about it, the keyboard is the most complex video game controller in common use today, with over 100 distinct inputs arranged in a vast grid. Yet even the most complex keyboard-controlled games today tend to only use a relative handful of all those available keys for actual gameplay purposes. The biggest exception to this rule is a typing game, which by definition asks players to send their fingers flying across every single letter on the keyboard (and then some) in quick succession. By default, though, typing games tend to take the form of extremely basic typing tutorials, where the gameplay amounts to little more than typing out words and sentences by rote as they appear on screen, maybe with a few cute accompanying animations. Typing "gibbon" quickly has rarely felt this tense or important. Credit: Outer Brain Studios Blood Typers adds some much-needed complexity to that basic type-the-word-you-see concept, layering its typing tests on top of a full-fledged survival horror game reminiscent of the original PlayStation era. The result is an amazingly tense and compelling action adventure that also serves as a great way to hone your touch-typing skills. Read full article Comments View the full article
Some Xbox users are reportedly receiving indefinite bans for making game purchases via virtual private networks (VPNs). This purported development has prompted some calls for Microsoft to revise its community standards and make it clear what kind of VPN use is and isn't allowed on the Xbox Store. View the full article
If you thought the age of triple-A couch co-op was dead, Hazelight Studios continues to prove otherwise. The developer has already given us stellar two-player experiences with A Way Out and It Takes Two, and now Split Fiction has arrived to both critical and player praise. Hazelight's Friend's Pass already makes it easier than ever to play its games with a friend or partner, and you can even try a Split Fiction demo without spending a cent. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Split Fiction review - sci-fi and fantasy collide in Hazelight's best game yet Split Fiction friend pass explained Split Fiction system requirements View the full article
Diablo 4 Season 8 plans to toughen up the Blizzard RPG's endgame, and you'll have the chance to try out the upcoming update and D4 patch 2.2.0 in just a few days via the PTR. In its latest campfire chat, the developer lifts the lid on the long-awaited return of Belial - Lord of Lies, one of the seven Lesser Evils, and a key antagonist in the Diablo 3 campaign - as he makes a fresh bid for Sanctuary. Alongside the first glimpses of his arrival, Blizzard promises much more challenge than in the current season, but with a wealth of new 'boss powers' to mix up your builds. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Diablo 4 boss teases revamped battle passes and more "flamboyant" cosmetics Diablo 4 Season 8 release date estimate Diablo 4's Season 8 is delayed, Blizzard teases return of an 'old friend' View the full article
Here's our comprehensive guide on how to recruit every single character in Suikoden 2 - all 108 stars of destiny, all in one place. View the full article
Monster Hunter Wilds has a large roster of monsters Large and Small, giving you a wide ecology of creatures to study and hunt in various habitats. Each monster you encounter has varying levels of difficulty, from incredibly fragile Endemic life to massive beasts capable of great destruction. The requirements to face each monster in the game is different, as you must reach certain parts of the story to meet them. View the full article
Diablo 4 has revealed that Belial, one of Diablo 3's bosses, will be added to the game in Season 8. The Diablo 4 seasons always fill Sanctuary with new dangers at every turn, and among these challenges are some very familiar names, especially to veteran players. View the full article
If you've used Gemma's Smithy station, you've likely noticed the peculiar Kinsect section. This feature is reserved for Insect Glaive wielders, providing more buffs for this class. We're here to show the best Kinsects to use with this Monster Hunter Wilds tier list. Table of contentsMH Wilds Kinsect tier listS TierA TierB TierC TierMH Wilds Kinsect Trees, explainedMH Wilds Kinsect tier list Any time you bust out the Insect Glaives, the Kinsects are there to power you through your Monster Hunter Wilds journey. You can upgrade them by buying or raising Kinsects at the Smithy, exchanging resources for an enhancement. We'll break down each Kinsect, starting with the elite S Tier and ending with the adequate C rank. S Tier Screenshot by Destructoid BullshroudFiddlebrixArkmaidenMonarch AlucanidWhispervesp The S Tier Kinsects are one of the best allies you can ask for in Monster Hunter Wilds. While the Bullshroud prolongs your survivability with its recovery skills, the Fiddlebrix fast charges its buffs to increase your strength. Overall, the S class boasts the highest levels with a particular stat, from the Whispervesp's enhanced speed to the Monarch Alucanid's Power. A Tier Screenshot by Destructoid Carnage GrancatharCancadamanPseudocathLadypaviseFoebeetleWindchopperRigiprayneLadytargeAlucanid Kinsects in the A Tier have a lot of potential but have slightly lower stats than the S. Despite their setbacks, they are still pretty good, offering exceptional Kinsect Bonuses. For instance, Ladypavis boasts Stamina Recovery and Element Combo Boosts to give you the edge you need in battle. B Tier Screenshot by Destructoid GullshadEmpresswingBonnetfille As for the B Tier Kinsects, their stats can be hit or miss. The Bonnetfille is the perfect example of this, given that it has one of the lowest stats in speed. Considering how quick the Insect Glaive is, this bug just doesn't move as fast. But, it still has value in other areas, such as its brute power. C Tier Screenshot by Destructoid MauldroneCulldrone Lastly, we have the C Tier Kinsects of Monster Hunter Wilds. Since the Mauldrone and Culldrone are the starting Kinsects, they naturally take the bottom spot on the list. Essentially, they're just stepping stones to help you unlock more powerful Kinsects, so there's little reason to stick with them for long. MH Wilds Kinsect Trees, explained The Kinsects utilize the tree system in a way that is similar to weapons. As mentioned earlier, you'll start with Mauldrone and Culldrone, splitting the critters into two separate trees. Here's a deep dive into what each one features: Mauldrone:Foebeetle:Carnage BeetleBonnetfilleGullshad: WhispervespBullshroudLadytarge: LadypaviseArkmaidenCulldrone:Alucanid:EmpresswingMonarch AlucanidRigiprayne:FiddlebrixCancadamanWindchopper:PseudocathGrancathar You'll need 100 Zenny to buy the Mauldrone or Culldrone. You must then upgrade them with resources, typically using ore or Monster Fluid. Sometimes, the Kinsects require Low-Rank materials, which won't appear as often during High Rank. You can check out our guide on changing maps back to Low Rank to get more of these materials. The post Monster Hunter Wilds Kinsect tier list: Best Kinsects, ranked appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Star Wars Eclipsehas been nearly forgotten by a large percentage of fans, and there are some good reasons for this. There are a flood of Star Wars games already here and on the horizon, so it is easy to get caught up in what is at the center of our attention. However, I'm convinced there is one big reason why this game doesn't seem to stick in my memory as well as other games have. View the full article
Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar Games, is suing a third-party GTA Online marketplace. The lawsuit alleges that the marketplace is selling assets, currency, and account hacks that are disrupting Take-Two Interactive's business and causing irreparable harm to GTA Online. View the full article
Fuecoco’s Community Day event has arrived to Pokémon Go, giving you an increased chance to find one in its Shiny form. An added bonus to the event is the Special Research, which gives you more bonuses to finding a strong one before the event ends. During the Community Day event, if you evolve Fuecoco into its final form, Skeledirge, it can learn the charged move Blast Burn. This is a powerful Fire-type charged move that only comes around every so often, greatly enhancing a Pokémon’s usefulness on your team. Here’s what you need to know about all tasks and rewards you get for completing the Crocapella Special Research in Pokémon Go, and if it’s worth buying. View the full article
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