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Guardian Monsters are a new category of foes introduced in Monster Hunter Wilds. They are artificially made monsters created for specific reasons and are some of the most mysterious creatures in the series thus far. Here’s everything we know about Guardian Monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds. View the full article

Among Monster Hunter Wilds' wide assortment of weapons, the Switch Axe stands out as one of the most unique tools you can use. This versatile weapon does as its name suggests, switching between two distinct forms with different functions. By fluidly alternating from one form to another, you can unleash devastating attacks that release elemental discharges to decimate enemy monsters. View the full article

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has addressed increasing player complaints that it's become a full live-service game. Many players have noticed that some cosmetics in recent Space Marine 2events seem to be exclusive, frustrating the community, but publisher Focus Interactive has now clarified this. View the full article

Finding and fighting Monster Hunter Wilds' unnatural monsters are, naturally, the game's core appeal. But while you're breaking the bones and carving the hides of these mythical beings, have you ever wondered: would a Rathlos actually move like that? Does Anjanath's crazy bone structure actually have some basis in reality?.. Read more.View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds will bring you an adventure that feels right at home for fans of the franchise. While there’s an exciting main storyline to follow, it’s best to veer from the main objective and complete some side quests to forge new weapons and armor for your character and Palico. All Side Quests in Monster Hunter Wilds There’s plenty to do in the forest. Screenshot by Dot Esports Diving into the world of MHW means farming monster parts for function and, more importantly, fashion. While you can complete some minor assignments prior to completing Chapter 4 of the main storyline, the bulk of them will become available after that point. View the full article

Remember how we previously said that there are so many games in the Steam Next Fest event that it’s hard to keep track of all of them? Well, it turns out we were more correct than we thought. After digging through the event page some more, it turns out that only five titles aren’t enough […] Source View the full article

In Avowed,one of the first things you are able to do in the game is perform a stealth kill. In fact, it's a Godlike ability and the first one you earn. There is even some nice tall grass to hide in to make your way around the enemies and attack them from behind. Everything in the game wants you to perform acts of stealth, including an entire mission that gives you an optional way to win if you sneak by. However, that turns out to be almost impossible, and the game often punishes you for it. View the full article

A new leak from Honkai: Star Rail is revealing the full banner lineup for the upcoming Version 3.2 update, complete with re-runs and four-star units. The HoYoverse sci-fi RPG has introduced plenty of characters throughout its recent updates, providing a wide array of options for players to include in their team compositions. Version 3.1 added a powerful new Support for Quantum teams with the debut of Tribbie, while Version 3.0 saw two unique new DPS units in The Herta and Aglaea. Now, the lineup of characters coming with the game's next update is being teased. View the full article

When Forza Horizon 5 releases for PS5, it will do so as a digital-only game. Forza Horizon 5 has long been one of Xbox's highest-rated console-exclusive games, but that will change in the very near future. As part of Microsoft's multi-platform initiative, Forza Horizon 5 is set to release on PlayStation 5, the chief competitor of the Xbox Series X/S consoles. View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds is the most seamless, sprawling open world Capcom has crafted for the series… not that you'd notice. The introduction of the Seikret—Wilds' trusty chocobo-adjacent mount—has been both a blessing and a curse during my 100 hours playtime... Read more.View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Obsidian Entertainment has released Update 1.2.4 for Avowed, bringing an important host of bug fixes to the game. The developer continues to improve Avowed, not resting on its laurels after its recent launch. View the full article

The Rising of the Shield Hero came out just as isekai anime are flooding the market. Despite the tough competition, it managed to rise above the others — at least enough to last until the present. Whether it lives up to that reputation is up to you to decide. What we do know for certain is that the anime's fourth season is coming out in July this year. Given that it's been more than a year since The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 came to an end, it's reasonable that the story isn't as stark as day in your memory. But fret not, here's everything you need to remember before the fourth season drops. Image via Crunchyroll Return to Melromarc Before jumping to the third season, it can be remembered that Naofumi and the gang were transported to another world. There, they joined forces with its heroes to fight against the Spirit Tortoise. After saving that world, the gang returned to Melromarc to prepare for the fight against the next Guardian Beast — the Phoenix. Upon their return, however, Naofumi and Co. are greeted with grim news. At the time they were at Glass' world, the other three Cardinal Heroes had gone missing, and they weren't the only ones. ******'s (Princess Malty) whereabouts were also unknown, so Queen Mirellia reminded Naofumi to keep safe. Image via shieldhero-anime.jp Recruiting allies like collectibles The bulk of the last season was focused on Naofumi recruiting allies. His first course of action was to buy all of the remaining demi-human slaves in Melromarc. After that, he started rebuilding Lurolona Village. Afterward, he — accompanied by Raphtalia and Filo — went to Zeltoble to free more demi-humans. Unfortunately, he didn't have enough money to purchase more, forcing him to join an underground fighting arena. It was there that he met Nadia, who turned out to be Raphtalia's friend Sadeena. Nadia then colluded with Naofumi to take the prize money. However, their ruse was discovered and they were forced to battle the mysterious Syne, who also eventually joined the gang. After getting the prize money, Naofumi managed to buy the other former residents of Lurolona Village. During that process, he also met and purchased the siblings Atla and Fohl. They were demi-humans who would eventually become crucial members of Naofumi's party. Image via Crunchyroll Given the gravity of the Phoenix's threat, Naofumi alone wouldn't be able to stop it. He had to somehow unite the Four Cardinal Heroes to fend off the Guardian Beast. Even though it seemed impossible, Naofumi somehow pulled it off. After being rejected by ******, Motoyasu spiraled into oblivion. That was until he met Filo and was enthralled by her dancing, which became a key factor in his decision to join Naofumi. Ren was also in a slump after losing all of his party members. To make matters worse, he became ******'s next target. Instead of self-reflecting, he blamed his party members' death on their supposed weakness. He then went on a rampage against Naofumi, but he ultimately lost despite utilizing his weapon's Curse series. And so, he joined the team in pursuit of true power. After Ren, ****** moved on to the Bow Hero Itsuki. ****** and his former party members manipulated and turned him into a cash cow. Ironically, Rishia — the member he abandoned — was the one to knock sense into him through her unwavering loyalty. Image via @shieldheroanime on X How did The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 3 end? Despite all the preparation to face off against the Phoenix, Season 3 surprisingly ends by setting up another adversary — Q'ten Lo. Raphtalia turned out to be of royal descent and was a rightful competitor for the throne. Her dawning the priestess garb Naofumi gifted her was misunderstood as her declaration of contesting for the throne. And so, the assassins targeted and would continue to relentlessly attack her. This turn of events rightfully angered Naofumi. With Q'ten Lo targeting Raphtalia, he decided to confront the nation and fight them if needed. The post How did The Rising of the Shield Hero season 3 end? A primer before Season 4 drops appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Fisch just launched its Moby update and, as you can probably tell, it involves a very famous whale. Just like all smaller updates, there are a couple of new things to go through, hence why we made this guide. Here's Everything New in the Fisch Moby Update. All New content in Fisch Moby Update Here's everything new in this mini-update: Double XP extended weekend You can enjoy double XP for three whole days. This is a great opportunity to level up and catch up to all your friends who are already fishing using the No-Life Rod. This XP buff also stacks with other XP buffs. We're definitely going to take advantage of this one. New Skins, Bobbers, and Bundle Screenshot by Destructoid Screenshot by Destructoid Screenshot by Destructoid As we've come to expect, there are a few new premium / limited items and bundles available. In case you are using the Royal Scepter, the No-Life Rod, or the... Training Rod (Seriously???), you can buy a new skin for them. There are also three new Moby ***** related Bobbers which you can buy in a single bundle at a discount. Of course, there are two new boats. The Flipper Express is part of the Flipper Bundle, which also comes with a Whale Lantern and a 64 times Luck boost for one hour. The more expensive boat is the Mawrider, which looks like a creepy Lanternfish. As always, we'll let you decide if these premium items are worth it. Blue Whale migration Image by Fisch official Discord Much like the Orca migration, there are now Blue Whale migrations that can happen whenever it's rainy or foggy on the server. According to reports, there is a 20% chance that a Blue Whale migration will occur whenever it's raining or foggy on your server, and using Tempest or Smokescreen Totems can help you trigger it faster. Good luck catching these guys because, just like Orcas, they are quite tricky to catch. Moby, Captain Ahab, and the new rod Enchant Screenshot by Destructoid Arguably, the biggest innovation with this small update is the chance to catch Moby, the Legendary Whale. During a Blue Whale migration, you have a 5% chance to catch a Moby whenever you are reeling in a Blue Whale. Image by Fisch official Discord After you catch Moby, you can visit Captain Ahab and trade Moby in for a new enchant: Blessed Song. This gives you a +10% progress speed to every fish you reel in, so it sounds pretty cool. Here's the bad news: according to some players, even if you catch Moby and bring him to Captain Ahab, you can fail at receiving the enchant, which means you are basically giving him a Moby for free. This will likely get patched soon. And there you have it. Even if you aren't keen on going for the elusive Moby, we hope you enjoy the double XP event. Have fun, and if you haven't already, check out our Fisch codes for some free boosts. The post Everything New in the Fisch Moby Update appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds peaked at around 1.3 million concurrent players on Steam approximately 12 hours after its release, becoming the first Capcom title to exceed one million, according to SteamDB. The game immediately left the company's previous releases in the dust, like Capcom Arcade Stadium with 488,791 players and Monster Hunter: World with 334,684. Read Entire Article View the full article

If you're looking for the next perfect way to virtually scare your friends so hard they land in 2026, REPO is it. Steam's newest social horror game has a bit of Lethal Company about it, but twists the formula with in-game physics that make every action a dance with death. Players are already raving about it, and you can grab REPO for yourself at a 20% discount for a limited time. Read the rest of the story... View the full article

Yesterday saw the launch of Monster Hunter Wilds, and it sure was a big one. After just a few hours on ... Read more View the full article

Farming the new Goblin Cartel reputation in WoW The War Within Undermine(d) is certainly one of the highlights of the new patch—but before you choose your Cartel, some players have a friendly word of advice to help you make the right decision. A discussion started by a player in a Feb. 27 Reddit thread caused an avalanche of positive comments on the new Cartel reputation farm—and its secret little detail. Players agree that the new Cartel reputation farm is not only amazing because of the rewards, but it’s an absolute gem because all four Goblin Cartels offer different music in the new zone. View the full article

Publisher Raw Fury and developer RED SOUL GAMES shared a new release date for Post Trauma, their throwback horror game for PC and consoles. Post Trauma is finally set to launch across Windows PC (via Steam), Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5 on March 31st after a brief delay last year. A playable demo is […] Source View the full article

In Monster Hunter Wilds Mystery Bone is a crafting material used to forge various weapons and armor. It’s particularly important in forging Bone armor, a decent early-game type. There are three ways to find Mystery Bone. To find Mystery Bone in Monster Hunter Wilds, you can either kill one of the monster types that drops it, find it in a Bonepile, or earn it as a quest reward. You might think Bonepiles are the easier option, given that the creature in question is already dead, but Bonepiles are usually guarded, often by large monsters. View the full article

World of Warcraft: The War Within has finally allowed players to venture into the goblin capitol, Undermine, with the release of its 11.1 patch. Befitting the mean streets of the industrial, cartel-run city, players will be ditching their skyriding mounts for an all-new ground mount system: DRIVE. The appropriately named G-99 Breakneck is given to players shortly after entering the underground city, with the mount and its underlying system being a simultaneously hilarious and frustrating addition to WoW. View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds has attracted millions of gamers worldwide—with the game getting well over a million players on Steam on the launch day itself. On the other hand, many are on the fence about buying the game solely because they are uncertain about whether their rig can run it at all. Fortunately, the devs let you play the game’s demo to help you decide whether to buy it. View the full article

Capcom has issued a response to the widespread player reports of Monster Hunter Wilds PC performance issues, offering several tips for improving one's experience. The company's comments sparked a mixed response from Monster Hunter Wilds players, partly because the developer has yet to address what some fans feel is the underlying cause of their suboptimal experiences. View the full article

With Diablo 4 Season 8 postponed and as we await news on the next Path of Exile 2 update, one very promising 2025 ARPG has a special surprise announcement. Titan Quest 2, the long-awaited sequel to the beloved Greek mythology classic, is getting close to its early access launch, and now developer Grimlore Games reveals that we'll be getting our hands on one more class type than previously expected. The Rogue mastery joins the previously announced trio of Warfare, Earth, and Storm to further amplify your builds. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Upcoming Diablo rival Titan Quest 2 promises no loot boxes or P2W mechanics Titan Quest 2's masteries make the Diablo rival's best aspect even better Greek mythology ARPG Titan Quest 2 aims to "encourage and reward exploration" View the full article

The Two Point series is home to some of the best simulation strategy experiences around. Both the Hospital and Campus games offer you unparalleled freedom to hire, manage, and run the institutions how you see fit, and the new Two Point Museum is about to do the same for public exhibitions of history. We've already had a great time with the game, and advanced access is proving popular, so if you want to grab a Steam code ahead of launch you can get one cheap with Fanatical right now. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Get Bus Simulator 21 and 18 other simulation games for just $6.50 each You can grab a Steam Deck OLED gaming handheld for just $1, if you're lucky Grab 4X champion Civilization 6 and all DLC for 91% off, but be quick about it View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

For the next two weeks, Fortnite players can complete the Bebop Cowboy quests for some extra XP. If you want to level up quick and get rewards in the process, find out below how to complete all Cowboy Bebop quests in Fortnite Chapter Six, season two. How to complete all Cowboy Bebop quests in Fortnite Between March 1 and March 18, you can complete the Cowboy Bebop quests to gain extra XP and a couple of cosmetic rewards. Ten quests offer 10K XP per completed quest for a total of 100K XP, plus if you earn up to five account levels during this time, you can unlock a wrap and a loading screen. View the full article