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A recent leak has revealed the necessary ascension materials to take Honkai: Star Rail’s upcoming character Castorice to the max level. Knowing the materials in advance can be helpful for Honkai: Star Rail players who want to farm these resources as soon as possible to level up Castorice quickly. View the full article

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The company expects its volume of new games will decrease in the next fiscal yearView the full article

Review aggregation website Metacritic has revealed the results of its 15th annual Game Publisher Rankings. ***** topped the list, which was determined based on the quality of publishers’ releases in 2024. The Japanese company released a number of critically acclaimed games last year including Metaphor: ReFantazio, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth. Read More... View the full article

While looking at comments during a livestream, content creator Ethan Klein singled one user out, pulling their Instagram profile with no censorship for his viewers to see. The user’s family was then reportedly harassed, with a bomb threat called on his mother’s workplace. In a March 1 clip shared on Reddit, YouTuber Ethan Klein of h3h3 went through comments left on his wife’s Instagram account, singling out one user who told the pair to “enjoy hell,” allegedly because of their political views regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. Klein pulled up the user’s profile on the stream, sparing no time to censor any information, and showed pictures of both the user and his family and friends to anyone who tuned into the stream. Klein called him a “giant racist piece of *****,” accusing him of being an anti-Semite. The user later replied to the ordeal on his TikTok account, saying that Klein incited his fans to harass him and his family and that he is being “witch-hunted.” View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Ruanga is a key figure in the "One Last Drink" quest in Avowed. She is one of Captain Ngunu's old crew members, and you have to try to recruit her to come have a drink with the captain. However, Ruanga is located at the Abandoned Mine, which is seemingly impossible to access in Shatterscarp. Find out how to reach Ruanga in the guide below. How to get into the Abandoned Mine in Avowed The Abandoned Mine is located just to the north of Thirdborn in Shatterscarp. However, the text of the location on the map is inside the large mountain that takes up a huge chunk of the central part of the region. You can try to enter the Abandoned Mine from all directions, including from the south near Thirdborn and all the way to the north from Shark's Teeth. However, these endeavors will be fruitless, as the mine can only be entered through one, specific way. Your only way into the mine is through a small crevice inside the mountain. This crevice is located on the western side of the Abandoned Mine text on your map. Follow the steps below to reach the crevice and enter the mine: Start by traveling to the Party Camp or fast travel beacon located directly north of Thirdborn Then, head up the road to the west of the Party Camp or to the north of the fast travel beacon Make sure to hug the mountain on your right, walking along the rocks that are at the foot of the mountain Keep going until you see the fossil of a lizard imprinted on the wall of the mountain The small entrance to the Abandoned Mine. Screenshot by Destructoid Just below that lizard fossil is the crevice you can enter to get inside the Abandoned Mine Walk through the crevice, and you'll reach the mine, where your new job is to find Ruanga You can see exactly where the crevice to get into the Abandoned Mine is located by looking at the map screenshot below. Just go exactly where our blue character arrow is, and you'll be standing right in front of it. The map location of the Abandoned Mine entrance. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you're inside the Abandoned Mine, Ruanga isn't out in the open waiting for you. You'll have to go and find her, which isn't as easy as it sounds since you're only given a large quest area to search through instead of a specific quest marker to follow. How to find Ruanga in Avowed Inside the Abandoned Mine, walk forward from the cave to start climbing on some wooden scaffolding. Keep going until you're able to stand on some planks, and then turn to the west to find a couple of small cave entrances. Ruanga is located in the larger of the cave entrances and once you get close enough, you're given a quest marker on your HUD to easily follow. Inside Ruanga's cave, speak to her to progress the One Last Drink side quest in Avowed. Ruanga is located inside one of the upper caves in the Abandoned Mine. Screenshot by Destructoid As you'll soon learn, though, Ruanga can't be convinced to reunite with Captain Ngunu, as she thinks she's trying to kill her and the rest of his former crew. This isn't the last time you can speak with Ruanga, however, as she can play a huge part in the ending to One Last Drink. You can read about how to use Ruanga further and all the possible endings to One Last Drink in our complete quest guide. Suffice it to say, though, nothing is as it seems in this Avowed side quest. After speaking with Ruanga, it's highly recommended to stick around and explore the Abandoned Mine. You can find some nice rewards around the location, including a Fragment of Starmetal that's used to start or progress the Forged of Star-Stuff side quest. This quest can earn you one of the best weapons in Avowed, so it's worth picking up the Fragment of Starmetal here to ensure you don't have to come back and scale the Abandoned Mine again. Aside from that, though, the only time you'll have to come back to the Abandoned Mine is to potentially speak with Ruanga again during the One Last Drink quest. If you do have to come back, at least you know the way to get there. The post How to find Ruanga at the Abandoned Mine in Avowed appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Publishers 2K Games has announced the release time for WWE 2K25 ahead of the start of early access, and the timings will depend on your selected platform. Once again, 2K is using regional launches for consoles. PC users might have to wait longer, depending on where they are in the world. Let's take a look at the confirmed launch times for WWE 2K25. WWE 2K25 release time across all regions WWE 2K25 goes live globally on March 14, so we are still more than a week away. Here's the launch schedule being followed across different parts of the globe. RegionXbox/PlayStationSteamNew Zealand (NZDT)March 14 Midnight5:00 PMAustralia (AEDT)March 14 Midnight3:00 PMJapan (JST)March 14 Midnight1:00 PMSingapore (SGT)March 14 MidnightNoonUnited Kingdom (GMT)March 14 Midnight4:00 AMUnited States (EDT)March 14 MidnightMidnightUnited States (PDT)March 14 Midnight9:00 PM WWE 2K25 early access release time across all regions Image via 2K If you have purchased either the Bloodline or the Deadman Edition, you can enjoy up to seven days of early access. Here's the starting time of the early access on both consoles and PC. RegionXbox/PlayStationSteamNew Zealand (NZDT)March 7 Midnight6:00 PMAustralia (AEDT)March 7 Midnight4:00 PMJapan (JST)March 7 Midnight2:00 PMSingapore (SGT)March 7 Midnight1:00 PMUnited Kingdom (GMT)March 7 Midnight5:00 AMUnited States (EDT)March 7 MidnightMidnightUnited States (PDT)March 7 Midnight9:00 PM If you're still unsure about which edition to purchase, make sure to check this guide out. It will help you narrow down your choices according to your requirements and budgets. The early access is certainly a big benefit for those who are looking to jump in early to test all the available modes. The post WWE 2K25 release time across all regions appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The developers of Mecha Break have announced that all players can claim an additional 1000 Corite for free as the game celebrates a major engagement milestone. Developed by Amazing Seasun Games, Mecha Break is a forthcoming action title that is currently playable as a demo on Steam and Xbox Series X/S, with PS5 availability still to come. View the full article

Outspoken Gearbox CEO ****** Pitchford recently reacted to the negativity forming around Borderlands 4, urging fans and players alike to trust developers. Pitchford specifically took issue with what Midwest Games Audience Director Gothalion had to say about the criticism the upcoming game had seen. This all comes months ahead of the release of Borderlands 4, which is set to be one of 2025's ******* releases if all goes according to plan. View the full article

Whether it's the booming soundtrack running at a million beats per minute, the fluid combat system, or the very cheesy story that permeates through each entry, Capcom's ****** May Cry is easily one of my favorite gaming franchises. Marrying together the combat of the classic God of War games with the razzmatazz of Bayonetta, the most recent entry, ****** May Cry 5 is one of the greatest action games I've ever experienced (if not my overall favorite), and you can now get it for less than $10 / £10. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: ****** May Cry games pulled from Steam by Capcom Resident Evil 4, DMC, and Monster Hunter lead huge Capcom Steam ***** A ****** May Cry anime series is coming to Netflix soon View the full article

If you're a Dungeons and Dragons player who also loves the world of Monster Hunter, then boy have we found something for you. Heliana's Guide to Monster Hunting is a supplement devoted to hunting colossal boss monsters and carving them up for bits to make new magic items, and it's just made the leap from hardback book to DnD Beyond. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The new DnD starter set promises a dragon's hoard of handouts The Legend of Vox Machina Season 4 release date estimate and news Get 95% off a truly old school DnD alternative - 24 full books for just $13! View the full article

Harkening back to the stellar Into the Light update, the upcoming Destiny 2 Rite of the Nine event is bringing new activities which are free to all players. That's right, separate from Episode Heresy's final Act, you'll also have the chance to delve into some revamped dungeons and even earn adept weapons.. Read more.View the full article

In the latest chapter in a long-running saga of popular streamers waging a war of words on social media, xQc vs. Hasan has kicked off once again concerning the latter’s recent 24-hour ban. Earlier this week, Hasan’s channel was banned for comments made about former Florida governor and current senator Rick Scott, but for just 24 hours. And fellow streamer xQc was quick to call out a double standard between how he and others were treated by the platform compared to Hasan. View the full article

Marvel Rivalsseems on the verge of bringing in outside franchises for crossover events, but how could this work? Rivals has had one of the most successful launches of a live-service game imaginable, and it hasn't slowed down. Season 1, while twice as big as a normal season, added four new heroes, two new maps, and various quality-of-life changes. Though expectations are now focused on Season 2, there is some evidence that Season 1 may have a secret fifth hero. View the full article

The record-breaking launch of Monster Hunter Wilds has been marred by performance issues, and some players claim they haven't been able to open the game at all. Launching on February 28, 2025, to excellent reviews, Monster Hunter Wilds has already garnered a pretty significant player base. Drawing on decades' worth of Monster Hunter fans, as well as newcomers curious about its high-profile release, Wilds has smashed records for concurrent player counts, becoming a massively popular entry in a franchise that just seems to keep on going. View the full article

It's been a lifetime since I read George Orwell's 1984 - a tale of mass surveillance, indoctrination and repression nowadays invoked to describe everything from Trump's Twitter ban to Pizza Express telling you that jelly-beans aren't a topping - but I will always remember how it combined role-playing with adventure gaming and brought the "detail of Riven into the real-time world of Quake". Oh, forgive me, I'm actually remembering Big Brother, a video game sequel to Orwell's book, which I have never played, because it never made it to shelves. Online sleuths have just dug up and published an ancient E3 demo for this mysterious game. Here it be, and here be some footage for any unpersons concerned that downloading the files might get them shipped off to a joycamp by thinkpol. Read more View the full article

We’re officially in the Assassin’s Creed Shadows launch month, and the details are still slowly rolling in as we learn more about ... Read more View the full article

2K has announced the WWE 2K25 DLC roster, which includes iconic TNA wrestlers and NBA stars. Highlights include Abyss, a TNA legend who has never appeared in the WWE, making him one of the few full-time wrestlers in history to make their WWE debut in a video game. Other TNA stalwarts, Alex Shelly and Chris Sabin, will make their WWE video game debut as DLC characters. The pair joined the WWE last year after over a decade as stars outside of the company. Read More... View the full article

Event quests, limited time hunts that offer special rewards, are a mainstay of Monster Hunter replayability. They're usually available for a week at a time, and completing them can provide materials for event-exclusive armor sets, farmable upgrade materials, and more. Capcom just rolled out the first event quests for Monster Hunter Wilds, and as far as I'm concerned, one of the rewards is a definite must-get: materials for crafting a Mimiphyta helmet, which lets you run around with a precious woodland creature clinging to your scalp... Read more.View the full article

If you're looking to sink into a brand new game this month, Humble is here to help with the Humble Choice game lineup for March, which gets you 8 games to keep forever for $11.99. This includes some great titles for PC, including Pacific Drive, Homeworld 3, Wild Hearts, Tales of Kenzera: ZAU, and quite a few more. This monthly membership, which you can cancel anytime or skip a month if the games don't interest you, gives you a new mix of PC games to pick up every month, up to 20% off in the Humble store, and 5% of your membership supports a charity. This month's charity is Care.org. Head to the link below to sign up and secure these games today. Humble Choice Games for March 2025 Pacific DriveHomeworld 3Wild HeartsTales of Kenzera: ZAUGravity CircuitSir Whoopass: Immortal DeathRacineCavern of Dreams If you're looking for even more great PC gaming deals, it's worth having a look at our roundup of the best video game deals. There we've included some of our favorite deals at the moment for PC players, including a nice little discount on the newly released Monster Hunter Wilds for PC. Those aren't the only gaming discounts on our radar right now, though. Our roundups for the best PlayStation deals, the best Xbox deals, and the best Nintendo Switch deals cover all of the latest and greatest discounts on consoles. So, no matter which platform you prefer, you can save on a selection of games, accessories, and hardware. Another great place to check out for the best gaming deals at the moment is our roundup of the overall best deals today, which also covers discounts on tech, books, and much more. Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Monster Hunter Wilds has been taking the gaming world by storm, and for good reason. It is the most innovative and exciting Monster Hunter game yet, offering a strikingly immersive open world filled with challenging monsters to face, resources to gather, and armor sets to craft. There's so much to love about Monster Hunter Wilds, including its narrative, which has to be the best in the entire series, largely because Capcom actually cared about it this time around. View the full article

EA will reportedly launch the first Battlefield Labs playtest on Friday, inviting those who signed up to trial "concepts and mechanics" for roughly two hours on PC. View the full article

Our feature covers the PC port of Suikoden I & II HD Remaster and how it feels across Steam Deck, Steam Deck OLED, and ASUS ROG Ally. View the full article

Bungie has already shown what new Perks will be coming to the Artifact in Destiny 2's second Act of Heresy. The game is about to get great for trace rifle fans, and the weapons should even work well with existing Arc setups, thanks to all those great Arc trace rifles. Each Destiny 2 Episode (like Seasons before) gives players an Artifact to level throughout the content stretch. While the Artifacts typically have some narrative significance to what's happening during the Episode, the more direct benefit of these items is the assortment of Artifact Perks offered. Each Artifact starts with five columns and five rows of Perks, with players working their way from the left to right side. As the Episode progresses, new rows of Perks are added, giving even more variety. The Artifact Perks players started Heresy with were Arc-dominant with some options for Void and Strand as well. Now, trace rifles will get some time in the sun, which might influence what you decide to bring into your next Raid or Dungeon. All in on trace rifles Screenshot by Destructoid The Artifact Perks are mostly centered around Trace rifles, making a compelling case for anyone looking to use the new Lodestar Exotic to get the best of both worlds between the first Act's Arc Perks and the upcoming trace rifle Perks. The new Perks are also strong enough to make Microcosm a serious consideration for boss damage, as it oddly benefits from being a Kinetic weapon. Perk name:Overload Trace RiflesBeam MedicElemental SiphonHarsh RefractionLimit BreakDescription:Uninterrupted fire from your equipped trace rifle causes the beam to stun combatants, delaying ability energy regeneration and Exhausting them.Rapid trace rifle final blows heal you and nearby allies. Powerful combatants increase the amount.Rapid final blows with a Kinetic weapon or a weapon matching your equipped Super create an elemental pickup that matches your equipped Super.Trace rifles do more damage to targets afflicted by elemental debuffs matching their element type.Casting a Super while you are critically wounded or have an elemental buff matching your Super element grants a ******* of increased Super damage.Notes:Exhausted targets deal reduced outgoing damage.Will work with final blows earned from the Detonator Beam Perk.The effect can be boosted by the Tome of Want.Always on for Kinetic trace rifles (Microcosm).Activates on cast of Super. How do these Artifact Perks shake up the meta? Image via Bungie As previously mentioned, these new Artifact Perks can mix quite well with many of the Arc Perks from the first Act. Specifically, if players want to stick with an Arc build, the second column of Artifact Perks only offers Overclock and Load. In Act II, Beam Medic will supplement the column nicely, allowing an Arc trace rifle like Lodestar or the new Guardian Games reward to shine. The same can be said for the fourth column, where Arc builds are only benefitting from Flashover. Harsh Refraction can help pick up some slack on damage, especially if Guardians weren't making use of Horde Shuttle or Maligned Harvest. That said, even if players don't want to run Arc, Harsh Refraction seems like a no-brainer regardless of the Subclass you're running, so long as you're using a trace rifle matching the element of your Super. If a trace rifle can become an integral part of nearly any elemental build, and reap benefits from Artifact Perks that not only heal players but increase damage, why not swap out that heavy machine gun for Overload Trace Rifles, too? After all, the Artifact Perks only stick around until the end of an Episode, and alongside all of those other buffs, it sounds like some traces will be able to make short work of Champions. Plus, have a little fun playing laser tag while it lasts, who knows when trace rifles will get this much attention again. The post New Artifact Perks coming to Destiny 2’s Act 2 of Heresy appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Sorry, I come bearing bad news. I don't just say that because it involves maths. Ok, maybe I do. Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has shared some stats about the amount of stuff that's died in the Galactic War so far, and it's seemigly come at a bit of an ironic time, with Super Earth looking pretty on-the-ropes in the latest MO. Read more View the full article