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Want to craft your own little domain without the pressure of scrambling for resources? Then you'll be happy to hear that Islanders, one of the most chilled-out city builders of all time, is getting a sequel in the shape of Islanders: New Shores. Imagine Cities Skylines 2 or Manor Lords, but without the stress, the traffic, and feudal struggling. Read the rest of the story... View the full article

MLB The Show 25 does a great job of showcasing the excitement of the crowd, the crack of the bat, and the suspense of competing for a championship. However, there's also a lot of drama off the field, like negotiations, trades, and tough decisions that can change the fate of a team. MLB The Show's Franchise mode has given players a taste of this, but MLB The Show 25 takes it to a whole new level. View the full article

The next Zenless Zone Zero update arrives in under two weeks bringing in Soldier 0 - Anby and Trigger as playable characters in addition to the next main story chapter. View the full article

Coatsink have announced a sequel to Islanders, their pastelcore seaside town-arranger, which was the last game Alec Meer ever reviewed for RPS. Until he reviewed Kentucky Route Zero: Act V, a year or so later. If I didn't know better, I'd say Alec had planned that deliberately to ****** me up. But I'll forgive him because the KRZ review is very good and thoughtful, and also because the first trailer for Islanders: New Shores is extremely calming. Here you go. Read more View the full article

Astraeos is the latest map to come to Ark: Survival Ascended, bringing a host of interesting creatures alongside it. If you’re wondering which ones to try and tame, here’s a list of the best ones. Ark: Survival Ascended is known for actively engaging with its community across platforms through regular events and contests, modding support, and features like the Community Crunch, which developers use to showcase updates, mods, and other community contributions. With hundreds of Community Crunches out now, one of the most prominent ones features ARK: Astraeos as its first official Partner DLC. View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds is off to a hit-or-miss start after launch, reaching huge heights in player count, but with many PC players experiencing crashing issues along the way. The game is fantastic once it works, but unfortunately, PC players are reporting a myriad of problems, such a low-poly models of human characters, and the worst of them all: The game is crashing without the ability to even play it properly. View the full article

To celebrate Stardew Valley's 9th anniversary, developer ConcernedApe just released a new Nintendo Switch patch with some important fixes for players. As the game nears a decade since its release, this beloved farming and life-sim gem remains one of the most popular in the genre, even after all this time. With players' complete freedom to explore, build relationships, and thrive in Pelican Town, this cozy escape is a must-play for many. View the full article

The Randal Kolo Muani Fantasy FC SBC is now live in EA FC 25, and you can complete the challenge to unlock a special card. There are eight tasks to complete if you want to play with this card. Let's take a look at how to complete the challenge without breaking the bank. EA FC 25 Randal Kolo Muani Fantasy FC SBC tasks The Randal Kolo Muani Fantasy FC SBC has eight tasks, and here are the requirements. Task 1 - France Min. 1 Players from: France Min. 1 Players: Team of the Week Min. Team Rating: 85 Task 2 - Top Form Min. 1 Players: Team of the Week Min. Team Rating: 86 Task 3 - Serie A Min. 1 Players from: Serie A TIM Min. Team Rating: 86 Task 4 - 87-Rated Squad Min. Team Rating: 87 Task 5 - 87-Rated Squad Min. Team Rating: 87 Task 6 - 88-Rated Squad Min. Team Rating: 88 Task 7 - 88-Rated Squad Min. Team Rating: 88 Task 8 - 89-Rated Squad Min. Team Rating: 89 EA FC 25 Randal Kolo Muani Fantasy FC SBC solutions Here's a set of solutions to complete the latest Fantasy FC SBC in Ultimate Team. Task 1 - France Any 9 85-rated items Any 85-rated TOTW item Thuram 83 Task 2 - Top Form Lavelle 87 Blundell 84 Pajor 87 Sommer 87 Palacios 84 Ruben Neves 84 Vlahovic 84 Gundogan 87 Engen 84 Any 86-rated TOTW item De Paul 84 Task 3 - Serie A Lavelle 87 Blundell 84 Pajor 87 Sommer 87 Palacios 84 Ruben Neves 84 Vlahovic 84 Gundogan 87 Engen 84 Benzema 86 De Paul 84 Task 4 - 87-Rated Squad Osimhen 87 Palmer 85 Musiala 87 Pedri 86 Pajor 87 Mateo 85 Gabriel 86 Hansen 90 Girellli 85 Bruno Fernandes 87 Benzema 86 Task 5 - 87-Rated Squad Osimhen 87 Palmer 85 Musiala 87 Pedri 86 Pajor 87 Mateo 85 Gabriel 86 Hansen 90 Girellli 85 Bruno Fernandes 87 Benzema 86 Task 6 - 88-Rated Squad Pajor 87 Renard 88 Osimhen 87 Gundogan 87 Hegerberg 89 Gabriel 86 Mead 88 Messi 88 Kobel 88 Ederson 88 Reiten 88 Task 7 - 88-Rated Squad Pajor 87 Renard 88 Osimhen 87 Gundogan 87 Hegerberg 89 Gabriel 86 Mead 88 Messi 88 Kobel 88 Ederson 88 Reiten 88 Task 8 - 89-Rated Squad Bellingham 90 Gyokeres 84 Mapi Leon 89 Cascarino 84 Haaland 91 Kane 90 Odegaard 89 Ilestedt 84 Casemiro 84 Hegerbeg 89 Tsygankov RM 90 If you're someone who relies heavily on speed boost, this card will feel like a dream. The combination of Quick Step+ and First Touch+ can be absolutely broken in the right hands. He also offers 5* Weak Foot, amazing Pace (95) and Shooting (91). He could also receive a fair few set of upgrades in the near future if Juventus performs well in the Serie A, which will certainly make the card better. This could be another underrated SBC in the long run, just like the Raphinha World Tour SBC which is also available in Ultimate Team. The post EA FC 25 Randal Kolo Muani Fantasy FC SBC solutions appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Part of Fortnite's fun is hopping into any match and jamming out using your favorite instruments. If you like playing the drums, there are jam tracks that'll match the vibe. If you're a guitarist, there are options there, too. Let's find out how to jam at a Named Location. Table of contentsHow to jam at a Named Location in FortniteHow to emote in FortniteHow to unlock more Jam Tracks in Fortnite How to jam at a Named Location in Fortnite Jamming out at a named location requires visiting any spot on your Fortnite map that has a name before opening your emote wheel and scrolling through your options until you find your jam loops. Pick any you have unlocked and choose an instrument to play your chosen song. Screenshot by Destructoid Jam objectives in Fortnite vary depending on the week, season, and event. For example, during Fortnite's Cowboy Bebop collaborative event, you have to jam out for five seconds at any named location. It doesn't matter if you go to Seaport City, Flooded Frogs, or Outlaw Oasis, as long as it's a named POI. However, this isn't always the case, especially if the task asks you to visit a particular spot. Previous weekly quests have asked you to visit specific locations, as we saw during Fortnite Chapter 5, Season 2's weekly missions. During this, you had to jam out at Restored Reels and Slumberyard's dance floor, two locations that are no longer available. Even though these spots aren't in the game anymore, the ones that do currently exist may appear as a jam task in the future. How to emote in Fortnite You can open your emote menu and play jam tracks by pressing B on keyboard, Down Arrow on console, or the Emote button on mobile. From here, you can cycle through the menus until you reach Jam Tracks, giving you a list of every track you've unlocked so far. The songs you use are entirely up to you unless your current quest asks for a specific one. How to unlock more Jam Tracks in Fortnite The easiest way to unlock more jam tracks in Fortnite is to purchase the game's Music Pass, Battle Pass, or the Item Shop's Music Moments options. These all require V-Bucks or real money to obtain, but at least you'll have a bunch to use during your matches. Alternatively, you can get free jam tracks by progressing in limited-time events and collecting their rewards. Although not every event has jam tracks as rewards, you'll occasionally spot them as options alongside loading screen images, pickaxes, gliders, and other items. The post How to jam for five seconds at a Named Location in Fortnite appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Halo Studios has revealed Seek and Deploy Extraction, a brand-new game mode coming to Halo Infinite in the future. The game mode has been dubbed Halo Infinite's attempt to capture the tactical shooter market. View the full article

Developer of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, Saber Interactive, responded to accusations that it’s trying to turn the title into a live-service game and using shady psychological tactics to hook players to its game through events, telling players to “rest assured” it won’t be doing any such things. “We have noted that the Community Events have received cold feedback,” the developers said in a Feb. 27 post on the Focus forums, adding that they were aware of players mentioning FOMO (fear of missing out) in their responses. “Rest assured, we are not looking to transform Space Marine 2 into a full live service game,” the devs continued. According to the post, all players will have access to the time-limited event rewards down the line. View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds has invited fan scrutiny over its handling of cosmetic microtransactions, some of which effectively punish design experimentation. While the optional purchases have prompted some criticism, the player backlash isn't extensive, possibly because Monster Hunter Wilds is far from the first game in the series to offer such paid content. View the full article

Itch.io's latest charity bundle provides permanent, DRM-free access to hundreds of games and other digital content for a minimum donation of $10. All proceeds support relief efforts for those affected by the devastating Eaton and Palisades wildfires, which swept through much of Southern California in January. Read Entire Article View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds has finally arrived to PC and consoles, bringing another action-packed experience to CAPCOM fans. The game’s complex combat system may seem daunting, but it’s guaranteed fun once you get the controls and keybinds down. Table of contentsAll console controls for Monster Hunter Wilds on Xbox and PlayStationPC keyboard and mouse keybinds for Monster Hunter Wilds All console controls for Monster Hunter Wilds on Xbox and PlayStation Watch your stamina bar while using your Dual Blades in ****** Mode. Screenshot by Dot Esports You’ll want to get down the basics in MH Wilds so that you can efficiently farm your fashions, and change your appearance however you’d like. Here you’ll find a complete breakdown of all controls for Xbox and PlayStation consoles. View the full article

The Good as Gold quest is a Friendship Quest from Aladdin that becomes available once you’ve reached Level Two Friendship with him, made progress with Scrooge McDuck, and unlocked Dazzle Beach. If you’re struggling with this quest, check out the walkthrough below! Table of contentsHow to complete Aladdin’s Level 2 Friendship quest in Disney Dreamlight ValleyPreparing for the heistInfiltrating Scrooge McDuck’s StoreChasing the flying coinsEnding the quest How to complete Aladdin’s Level 2 Friendship quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley Starting the quest. Screenshot by Dot Esports Aladdin seems to have a mischievous plan in mind, and it turns out that Scrooge McDuck has asked the two of you to test a new security system for his shop in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Naturally, you agree to take part in this playful heist. View the full article

Assassin's Creed Shadows has had a tumultuous few months, with Ubisoft coming under fire for content in the game, its marketing, and the numerous delays that have pushed the game's release date all the way into March 2025. However, perhaps the worst thing to happen to Assassin's Creed Shadows is that physical copies were shipped out over a month too early, resulting in fans getting their hands on the game well ahead of its scheduled release date. This, naturally, has led to a number of spoilers floating around online, which is detrimental to both fans and developers. View the full article

Are you ready to hit the road with one of the most realistic and unforgiving driving games out there? Now's your chance to find out, because Expeditions: A MudRunner Game is free to play right now on Steam, and you owe it to yourself to test your motoring mettle. Read the rest of the story... View the full article

Avowed doesn’t provide players with a massive selection of classes, though each of its three options has a robust and sprawling skill tree that can be multiclassed with any other. The Wizard is the most unique of the three, utilizing spells instead of weapons, so here’s our build for this arcane class in Avowed. View the full article

The Aqua Sac is a crucial resource in Monster Hunter Wilds, serving as a gateway to much-needed upgrades. Since there are a couple of ways to get this material, we'll explain how it works. Table of contentsBest Aqua Sac farming methods in MH WildsAll MH Wilds quests with Aqua Sac rewardsAll Monsters that drop Aqua SacsHow to use Aqua Sacs in Monster Hunter Wilds Best Aqua Sac farming methods in MH Wilds To get Aqua Sacs in Monster Hunter Wilds, you must complete specific quests or eliminate monsters in the wilds. Unfortunately, there isn't a way to gather them through exploration, which differs from Crafting Materials. You'll have to participate in a monster battle no matter what since it is the only way to get them. If you're curious to see which ones drop Aqua Sacs, here's what you need to look for. Screenshot by Destructoid All MH Wilds quests with Aqua Sac rewards During the beginning stages of the game, you'll have plenty of opportunities to farm Aqua Sacs. You'll encounter them initially through the main campaign's Assignments, which can only be played once. However, you can play the Optional Quests version of it to play them as often as you want. QuestsMonster IncludedMission TypeBalahara of the SandseaBalaharaAssignmentA Feast in the DeepUth DunaAssignmentSand Sea SurgesBalaharaOptional QuestsVeiled by the TideUth DunaOptional Quests All Monsters that drop Aqua Sacs As you may have guessed from the Aqua Sac compatible quests, the Balahara and Uth Duna are the two monsters that drop this particular material. While the Balahara lingers in the Windward Plains, the Uth Duna can be found in Scarlet Forest. Check your map to see if one of the monsters has spawned into their habitat. Screenshot by Destructoid If you need some help with these monster showdowns, let's dive into the Balahara and Uth Duna's weaknesses: Balahara:Elemental Attack Weakness: Thunder Effective Status Effects:Poison: Moderately effective Sleep: Moderately effective Paralysis: Most effective Blastblight: Moderately effective Stun: Moderately effective Exhaust: Moderately effective Effective Items:Flash Pod Sonic Bomb Shock Trap Pitfall Trap Uth Duna:Elemental Attack Weakness: Thunder Effective Status Effects:Poison: Moderately effective Sleep: Moderately effective Paralysis: Moderately effective Blastblight: Moderately effective Stun: Least effective Exhaust: Moderately effective Effective Items:Flash Pod Shock Trap Pitfall Trap Luckily, both monsters have the same weakness to the thunder element, so use any weapons with this buff to eliminate them quickly. How to use Aqua Sacs in Monster Hunter Wilds Use the Aqua Sac with the following weapon and armor upgrades: Weapon Upgrades:Balahara Lance I Balahara Hammer I Balahara ***** I Balahara Glaive I Balahara Blade I Guild Knights Sabers I Armor Upgrades:Balahara Vambraces If you want to obtain the most powerful tools in the Balahara Weapon Tree, you must unlock the first tier. For example, those who combine the Balahara Scale, Balahara Skull, and Aqua Sac can acquire the Balahara ***** I. Other weapons use a similar approach, but a few don't have this specific Weapon Tree. Screenshot by Destructoid Besides the weaponry, the Aqua Sac is a significant resource for the Balahara outfit, one of the best starting armor sets. Though, you may need to take down the Balahara a few times to gather all the materials for this robust Monster Hunter Wilds Hunter armor. The post How to find and farm Aqua Sac in Monster Hunter Wilds appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The Bench Boost Evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and you can upgrade one of your lower-rated items with this free option. For a free evolution, the latest release is pretty nice. It offers a good set of stat boosts for you to utilize, along with Skill Moves and Weak Foot upgrades. Let's take a look at all the requirements, followed by the best players to use in it. EA FC 25 Bench Boost Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of the Bench Boost Evolution in EA FC 25. Excluded Rarity UCL Road to the Final, UEFA Conference League RTTF, UEFA Europa League RTTF Overall Max. 87 Pace Max. 94 Shooting Max. 92 Dribbling Max. 93 Defending Max. 92 Physicality Max. 90 EA FC 25 Bench Boost Evolution upgrades There are two levels of upgrades, and here are the required conditions. Upgrade level 1 RarityIn-Progress Evolution WF+1 ★ (^4) Overall+2 (^90) Pace+2 (^88) Shooting+3 (^87) Defending+3 (^90) Physicality+3 (^88) Upgrade level 2 RarityEvolutions II SM+1 ★ (^4) Overall+1 (^90) Pace+2 (^88) Passing+3 (^88) Dribbling+3 (^89) Upgrade level 1 requirements Play 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Upgrade level 2 requirements Play 4 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Win 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Best players to use in EA FC 25 Bench Boost Evolution There are over 10,000 available options, and here are some cards you can consider. Guendouzi NumeroFUT Miles Lewis-SkellyTOTW Andrey Santos Future Stars Claude Maurice TOTW Nico Paz TOTW Claudia Pina TOTW Lucas Bergvall Future Stars These are some of the best cards you can use to complete this evolution. The post EA FC 25 Bench Boost Evolution: Best players to use appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Running a business is difficult, but overseeing the operation of a factory on a treacherous alien planet is nearly impossible. Satisfactory is a first-person base-builder, where your task is to research and develop alien planet Massage-2(AB)b for FICSIT Inc. as a part of Project Assembly. The bases you build in the game are factories that allow you to mine the planet's resources, refine them, and send them back to FICSIT through the space elevator. Explore the game's open-world map for mining locations guarded by local wildlife and power your machinery with a biomass generator using the planet's flora. Upgrade from a small factory operation into a massive, sprawling plant that expands through Satisfactory's four unique biomes. While Satisfactory's base gameplay loop provides a nearly limitless experience for its players, there's an option that gives you greater control over the game if you desire. Through console commands, players can alter in-game settings and become privy to information they couldn't know otherwise. How to use console commands in Satisfactory 1.0 Start a new game or load a saved game Once the game finishes loading, press the tilde (~) key Pressing the tilde (~) key will trigger the window where you can enter the commands to perform various actions Here's the complete list of all the console commands in Satisfactory's 1.0 build. Non-debug commands Non-debug commands are used to change Satisfactory's graphical and aesthetic settings. CommandDescriptionDefault?(without pressing enter)Shows a complete list of all commands, some with brief explanations. There are 2296 commands in total as of Patch 0.3.3.5, though not all of them are available as a public user. Green commands: Executable as a public user, alteration possible Purple commands: Executable as administrator (possibly accessible by commands like “Admin” and/or “AdminLogin”), but some have been made accessible for public users, could be host in a multiplayer game Grey commands: Only readableN/AmaterialFlowAnalysis recipeName[FString]This command can be used to find the items required per second for all craftable items in the game. To use the command, type “materialFlowAnalysis” (not case sensitive) and then type in the item name you wish to find out about (this is case sensitive). The ‘name’ of the item, or ‘FString’, shall follow the exact string as indicated in the individual item’s Blueprint Path, which can be found in the infobox of each item on its respective page.N/AGamma [number]Changes the gamma (brightness) level.2.2PausePauses the game, enter the command again to continue playing.N/Ar.Atmosphere [0/1]Activates/deactivates the atmosphere.1r.Fog [0/1]Activates/deactivates the fog.1r.ViewDistanceScaleSets the render distance of things like trees/foliage/rocks. Value is multiplicative*1foliage.LODDistanceScaleControls how are higher quality LOD models being shown further out. It primarily affects foliage and buildings and can have a major impact on performance, but can make the game look better. Set this to higher values to increase the distance (recommended high is 5).1r.Shadow.DistanceScaleSets the render distance of shadows cast by objects. Value is multiplicative*1r.ScreenPercentage [percent]Sets internal resolution scale. It can be used together with r.TemporalAA.Upsampling set to 1 to get a “fake” full resolution image achieved with temporal anti-aliasing (TAA). This can improve performance a lot.100r.TemporalAACurrentFrameWeight [number]Range 0-1. Sets the impact of the current internal frame on the final image. Set this to a low value e.g. 0.05 for better anti-aliasing or better upsampling at the cost of more artifacts (especially smearing) in motion. Also, increase r.TemporalAASamples to something larger like 16 when using low values.0.2r.TemporalAAFilterSizeSets the spread of the TAA samples. Use values below 1 like 0.25 to sharpen the image (only works if r.TemporalAASamples > 6).1r.TemporalAASamples [number]Sets the number of samples to use for TAA. Set this to 2 – 5 to reduce jitter.8r.Tonemapper.Sharpen [number]Sets the amount of a simple sharpen filter.0r.StaticMeshLODDistanceScale [number]Controls the level of detail (LOD) for static meshes. Set this to 0 to improve graphics but possibly decrease performance, or higher than 1 to make it significantly worse.1r.LandscapeLODBias [number]Fixes terrain geometry in the far distance. Set this to -2 or -3 to improve graphics but possibly decrease performance.0Grass.densityscale [number]Sets the grass density. 0 disables it entirely, values between 0 and 1 reduce it, and values over 1 increase it.1pool.light.count [number]Sets the amount of lights to render.?pool.light.lightshaft.count [number]Sets the amount of light shafts to render.?Stat FPSSets the maximum framerate to any value other than the options in video settings. 0 makes the framerate unlimited.N/AStat LevelsFrom the description: “Displays level streaming info”.N/AStat UnitActivating it shows a small readout of various statistics including Frame time (1000/Frame time = FPS), Game time (1000/Game time = UPS), Draw time (unknown), GPU time (unknown), RHIT time (unknown) and whether or not DynRes is supported (use unknown).N/ASuicideHas the same effect as using the Respawn option from the Esc in-game menu.N/At.MaxFPS [number]Sets the maximum framerate to any value, other than the options in video settings. 0 makes the framerate unlimited.0FOV [number]Sets field of view to the entered value, however, values over 150 can become unstable and glitches will occur. The FOV can be changed by a slider in the game’s option, but this console command allows to set it to any value beyond the slider.N/A Debug Commands Debug commands allow players to access more advanced information about game mechanics and elements. CommandDescriptionAIUse unknown. Presumably shows information regarding enemies and/or automated vehicles near the player.AKAUDIOSOURCESShows the number of active audio sources + other information. Execute again to show default information.ANIMATIONUse unknown. Presumably shows information regarding what frame of an animation is being played, the name of the animation, etc.BONESUse unknown. Presumably shows information regarding bone connections and their orientation in non-static models.CAMERAShows extra information about the camera position underneath default information.CIRCUITSShows information about current force feedback values and what contributes to that calculation underneath default information.COLLISIONUnknown. Presumably shows collision information.FACTORYShows the number of player-built structures (not including vehicles) in order from most to least.FACTORYCONNNECTIONSUse Unknown. Notes: Causes extreme lag, use at own risk. Execute again to show default information.FORCEFEEDBACKShows information about which input method is currently being used (keyboard/mouse), which key is being used, the input value of the input, and the time the input has been executed. It also shows information about the input stack. All of this information is shown underneath the default information.INPUTShows information about which input method is currently being used (keyboard/mouse) which key is being used, the input value of the input, and the time the input has been executed. It also shows information about the input stack. All of this information is shown underneath the default information.NETUse unknown. Presumably used to show multiplayer connection info.NONEShows only default information, hiding the rest.PHYSICSShows information about; Current player velocity components, total player speed in cm/s, total player speed (2D), acceleration experienced by the player, and other physics-related information. This is all shown underneath default information.POWERUse unknown. Note: Causes lag, use at your own risk.RADIATIONShows information related to the radioactivity subsystem including; Number of radiation sources, emitters and levels of radiation emitted, and player exposure level. Execute again to show default information.RADIATIONSPHERESPresumably shows spheres where radiation would begin to affect the player. Execute again to show default information.Hides all debug information, including default information.SIGNIFICANCEMANAGERShows information on the significance of sounds currently being played and their volume relative to each other.TRACKSShows information on the railroad subsystem on tracks, such as track segments and blocks, divided into graphs (graphs are loops or stretches of tracks). Execute again to show default information.TRAINCOUPLERSDoes not work.TRAINSCHEDULERShows train scheduling information.TRAINSIGNALSShows Train Signal and block information, such as what the entry signal is, whether a block is defined by Path or Block signals, reservation requests, what train is in the block etc.TRAINSShows information about all existing trains (weight, pulling force, braking force, power usage, slave and master etc.). Execute again to show default information.VEHICLEShows information on the vehicle the player is currently in including speed, steering angle, throttle information, whether or not the brake is on, current gear, engine RPM, drag force being experienced, and physics information about each wheel on the vehicle.WEAPONUse unknown. Presumably shows information regarding held weapons/tools. The post Satisfactory 1.0: complete console commands and cheats list appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Clone Hero streamer and content creator CarnyJared has completed a full combo (FC) for DragonForce’s infamous Guitar Hero 3 song Through the Fire and Flames — at 200% speed. The streamer's description of the event says it all: “IT. IS. OVER.” Posted yesterday, February 27, is recorded evidence of the unbelievable feat and world record CarnyJared managed to pull off while streaming. As he launches into his final, successful attempt at hitting all 3,722 notes without missing a beat, on-screen text reminds viewers that this grand finale is the result of nine months of practicing. “I am rightfully thankful for everybody that has supported me throughout this ridiculous grind. I have the best supporters on the entire platform of Twitch and YouTube,” CarnyJared explains in the video’s description. “We all spent an unfathomable amount of time staring at the same 3,722 notes, figuring out any possible way to hit them more efficiently. Somehow it worked out, and somehow I am able to sit in front of this computer which you have all cumulatively provided to me, and make a living playing Clone Hero.” IT’S OVER 9 MONTH GRIND THROUGH THE FIRE & FLAMES (200% SPEED) FULL COMBO [Hidden Content] — CarnyJared (@CarnyJared) February 27, 2025 Through the Fire and Flames running at regular speed can be a lot to process for the untrained eye, so watching CarnyJared blaze through the song at 200% speed feels completely incomprehensible. There’s not much else to say; FCing a seven-and-a-half-minute song in just over three minutes is extremely impressive. Achieving an FC on the open-source Guitar Hero-like known as Clone Hero requires playing a song in its entirety without missing a single note. On-screen stats in the streamer’s video reveal that he’s reached nearly 2,000 FC runs past the song's first bridge, only 662 past its second bridge, and 227 to its solo section. The Through the Fire and Flames 200% FC you see today marks only the fourth time CarnyJared has managed to pass the solo. This is a moment that will live with me forever. “I am blessed every single day to wake up and have food in the kitchen, and a place to sleep because of you amazing group of people,” CarnyJared adds. “And I also thank my family, who has not only supported me my whole life, but they all specifically watched and supported this entire grind at my lowest and highest points. This is a moment that will live with me forever.” He called the Through the Fire and Flames 200% FC the “hardest thing” he’s ever done in his life, so the celebration that follows his successful run tracks with the effort he’s put into completing it throughout the last nine months. For those interested in seeing how such an inhuman achievement can be accomplished in the world of Guitar Hero and Clone Hero, CarnyJared teased that fans can expect a “1 hour+” documentary in the next few months. #CarnyJared CarnyJared full combos Through The Fire and Flames on 200% speed [Hidden Content] — Livestream Fails (@LSF_Forwarder) February 27, 2025 For more on how the Guitar Hero community is keeping the game alive, you can watch music game streamer Acai test out CRKD’s new guitar controller in Fortnite Festival as part of IGN Fan Fest 2025. Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe). View the full article

There are multiple items and resources you have to find to craft your favorite weapons and equipment in Monster Hunter Wilds can be exceptionally challenging. One of the tougher ones you’ll need is Sinister Cloth, and it’s an item you won’t regularly get from hunting monsters. In previous Monster Hunter games, Sinister Cloth was one of the rarer resources you had to find. You won’t find it the traditional way, and it’s typically through a bit of random chance. There are a few ways you can narrow down your search to make things easier, though, and we can point you in the correct direction. Here’s what you need to know about where you can find Sinister Cloth in Monster Hunter Wilds, and the best way to potentially farm it. There’s a bit of random luck involved with everything, and you’ll have to be patient. View the full article

Money makes the world go round and this truly is the case when it comes to surviving R.E.P.O. Gather coin and spend it like it’s your first pay check—it’s time to become Inspector Gadget. There’s strategy when it comes to winning R.E.P.O. as every item comes with a hefty price tag. If you want to survive for as long as possible, you best upgrade your stats, buy weapons, and choose the right gadget that suits your playstyle. Here are all items and what they do in R.E.P.O. View the full article

Like any good wargame, Star Wars Shatterpoint's winning strategies involve combining units that work well together. In practise, that means making sure your force's Primary Units (your main characters) and their personal squads of Secondary Units share plenty of keywords. But after two years of constant new releases, it can be very tricky to keep track of which units work best with who - unless, that is, a community-minded Redditor builds a public spreadsheet that cross-references all those key stats for all 133 units in the game... Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Star Wars Shatterpoint will finally get New Hope minis Did you know Star Wars legend Peter Cushing was a wargamer? The best wargame of 2023 finally gets new missions View the full article