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It’s officially the launch day of Monster Hunter Wilds, and despite only being available for a few hours it’s already crushing ... Read more View the full article

Devour! Choco Cake Tower! is a limited-time event in Cookie Run Kingdom, bringing Sublime Cake Tower, a continuous PvE mode where a new stage known as “Tray” unlocks when you clear it. The first section, Decadent Choco Cake Tower, features a series of bosses you need to defeat. Here’s everything you need to know about the Decadent Choco Cake Tower in Cookie Run Kingdom, including which Cookies you should use to clear all the Trays. View the full article

Years ago I wrote a piece about what I presumptuously defined as the "emerging" subgenre of city games that respond to the climate crisis, with its attendant catastrophes of unchecked capitalism and resurgent fascism. Today, it feels dangerously like that subgenre is "sub" no longer. We are engulfed in strategy sims where society is the rind between the formless terrors without and the only-human abusers within. The geography is clogged by Last Cities and Final Bastions Of Humanity, all of them awkwardly avoiding eye contact, like the prophets that line the alleyways of Life Of Brian. I guess it's in keeping with the "unchecked capitalism" bit that apocalypse fantasies have become a thriving business. I hope that's not my fault. On the brighter side, roguelike deckbuilder As We Descend is quite fun, combining moderately baroque turn-based combat with tales of Vernian dystopia. Here's Wot I Think of the demo. Read more View the full article

Your first look at DC's upcoming Green Lanterns show is here, I just wouldn't expect all that much from it. Read more View the full article

If you’ve ever played a hero shooter, you’re likely aware of the nuisance dive characters are capable of causing in matches. I didn’t expect Marvel Rivals to be any different—but as a Strategist main, it has turned out to be way more than I can take. Before you read my rant any further, this perspective is of a Gold One player trying hard to defeat Elo hell. Sure, your Celestial and above games are much more coordinated and ready to tackle “minor” challenges like “petty” dive heroes. But let’s not forget that only a small percentage of us have managed to get past the Elo hell so far. Also, not all of us have the privilege of landing a bunch of five communicative nerds who actually care about winning and ranking up. View the full article

If you want to fully control your GPU on Linux you may want to check out the latest update to Linux GPU Configuration Tool (LACT), which brings in various new features. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

h, Monster Hunter Wilds' chocobo. Uh, I mean Seikret. These adorable feathered creatures are a new addition to the series, letting me hop on and travel across maps at lighting speed, store a secondary weapon I can swap out mid-fight, and access hard-to-reach areas tucked away across the Forbidden Lands... Read more.View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Want to change appearance in Monster Hunter Wilds? Let me guess: you accidentally made an absolute monstrosity of a hunter and are rapidly regretting your decision. Honestly, sometimes characters just don't look the same in the game as they do in the creator—something about the light maybe? You're kind of in luck, though, since Wilds features an option to change appearance... Read more.View the full article

As you might have heard, Helldivers 2's Galactic War is currently on hiatus, as Arrowhead works to fix a bug with planet libration rates that's been "harming the game experience". Read more View the full article

Necrosoft Games have organised a big California Fire Relief Bundle that's hosted on itch.io. Your chance to get a whole load of games while supporting relief efforts. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Capcom has issued official advice for PC via Steam players of Monster Hunter Wilds after the game launched to a ‘mixed’ user review rating due to performance issues. The Japanese games company said Steam users should try updating their graphics driver, turning off compatibility mode, and then readjust their settings if they’re experiencing any initial issues. “Thank you all for your patience and support!” Capcom said in a tweet. One of the ‘Not Recommended’ Steam reviews flagged as ‘most helpful’ says Monster Hunter Wilds “has the worst optimisation I've ever seen.” “I understand that new games are becoming more demanding and people are expected to upgrade, but this is absurd,” they said. “I'm aware this isn't the first instance of new games having poor performance on launch, because the same thing happened with World, but it feels inexcusable at this point. “I am by no means saying the game is bad, but in its current state, you should probably consider waiting for a more stable release.” Another negative review also focused on the game’s optimization, saying: “Absolutely atrocious performance for how the game looks. Runs even worse than the beta.” In a bid to help Steam users improve matters, Capcom published a ‘Troubleshooting & Known Issues’ guide with potential solutions. Capcom asked PC players to follow the steps below “to rule out problems with your PC, Steam, or the game’s files.” Monster Hunter Wilds troubleshooting and known issues guideTroubleshooting When the game does not run properly, please try the steps below. Make sure you meet the minimum system requirements for the game.Update your Video/Graphics Drivers.Check for Windows Updates and ensure all of the latest programs are installed to your OS.If you still experience issues, try performing a clean installation of the video driver set.Update DirectX to the latest version. For details on how to update DirectX, please visit the Microsoft support page or Microsoft Download Center.Add the game’s folder and files to your anti-virus program’s exception / exclusion list. Default Paths: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exeAdd folder and files for Steam.exe to your anti-virus program’s exception / exclusion list. *Default Paths: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exeGive administrator privileges to Steam. To run Steam.exe in administrator mode, right-click on the .exe file and select “Run as administrator.”If you still experience issues, try logging into your PC in administrator mode and then run the game’s execution file (MonsterHunterWilds.exe).Verify the game’s files on Steam. To verify your game’s files, follow these steps: (1) Restart your computer and launch Steam. (2) From the “Library” section, right-click on the game, and select “Properties” from the menu. (3) Select the “Installed Files” tab and click the “Verify integrity of game files” button. (4) Steam will verify the game’s files – this process may take several minutes. Important: One or more files may fail to verify. The files that fail to verify are local configuration files that should not be replaced as part of this process. You can safely ignore this message. If problematic files were detected during this process, Steam will automatically download and / or replace those files.Disable Compatibility Mode for “MonsterHunterWilds.exe” if enabled. (1) Right click on “MonsterHunterWilds.exe” located in the following folder: 　　C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds 　　*The above is the default location. (2) Go to Properties (3) Open Compatibility tab (4) Untick “Run this program in compatibility mode for:” If the above does not resolve the issue, please disable the Compatibility Mode for “Steam.exe” located in the folder below. C:\Program Files (x86)\SteamIf you still experience issues, please also try the troubleshooting steps on the Official Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting & Issue Reporting Thread posted on the Steam community page as they contain more detailed and additional steps that may help resolve your issue. Despite these performance problems, Monster Hunter Wilds is off to an incredible start, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. That’s enough to crack Steam’s top 10 most-played games of all-time list, and it’s only going to get ******* as we head into the weekend. To help get your Monster Hunter Wilds adventure started, take a look at what Monster Hunter Wilds doesn’t tell you, and a guide to all 14 weapon types in the game. We’ve also got a detailed Monster Hunter Wilds walkthrough in progress, a Monster Hunter Wilds multiplayer guide to explain how to play with friends, and if you’ve played one of the open betas, here’s how to transfer your Monster Hunter Wilds Beta character over. IGN’s Monster Hunter Wilds review returned an 8/10. We said: “Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge.” Wesley is the *** News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article

A new anti-cheat update from Epic Games confirms that Fortnite players who have a lifetime ban that has been in effect for longer than a year will be given a "second chance," as the studio says it will allow former cheaters to learn from their mistakes. Epic Games says Fortnitewill be moving to a new one-year matchmaking ban for first-time offenders in April, with second offenses then resulting in a lifetime ban. View the full article

Back in July 2024, Dungeonborne was thriving. At its peak, it attracted close to 40,000 simultaneous players on Steam, a higher total than even mainstream launches like Frostpunk, Dragon's Dogma 2, and Hell Let Loose. For a game that seemed to come out of nowhere, it was a huge success. Now, as I write this less than 12 months later, there are six people playing Dungeonborne - the most concurrent users it's had in the last 30 days is 36. A one-time rival to cult favorite extraction RPG Dark and Darker, Dungeonborne has been pulled from Steam and the servers are soon scheduled to go offline forever. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Dungeonborne revamps matchmaking to be like a "casino," fans hate it Free Steam RPG Dungeonborne unleashes new gear and an arena mode Hardcore Steam RPG Dungeonborne is getting DDoS attacks "every day" View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds has already climbed to a colossal Steam player count within its first few hours. The long-awaited successor to Monster Hunter World and Rise, Capcom's two best-selling games ever, Wilds is already shaping up to contend for that title based on its early response. It's not all good news, however - as expected based on the beta test and review reports, optimization concerns have left many unhappy. Currently, the initial review score for the new RPG sits at 'mixed,' with frame rate issues chief among the criticisms. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Is Monster Hunter Wilds down? Current server status Every Monster Hunter Wilds fish and where to find them Best Monster Hunter Wilds settings for PC and Steam Deck View the full article

Crikey, you lot really love tracking down giant creatures to turn their hides into armour, because Monster Hunter Wilds has seen a massive amount of players on Steam. Read more View the full article

We’re mere days away from League of Legends’ first international tournament of the year, pitting winners from every major region against each other in a new format. League’s First Stand 2025 is the first Fearless Drafts-based tournament, with players adapting in the champion drafts and going deeper into their pools. The first domestic splits this year were also played with the Fearless mode and it has gained positive feedback from esports players, teams, and fans, who love the diversity of unique champions on offer. View the full article

Stop what you're doing! You heard me, Helldivers 2 players, cease killing s**t if you've not done so already. Arrowhead's brought the entire Galactic War to a halt for a bit, so that it can fix an issue that it thinks "will have detrimental effects on the war mechanic in the future". Read more View the full article

Monster Hunter Wilds has enjoyed a huge launch, with nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam. Capcom’s action adventure game launched on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, and quickly became the eighth most-played game on Steam of all-time with an incredible 987,482 concurrent users. To put it into context, that’s ahead of the all-time peaks of best-sellers Elden Ring, Hogwarts Legacy, and Baldur’s Gate 3. It’s already outstripped its predecessor on Steam, where 2018's Monster Hunter World enjoyed a peak concurrent figure of 334,684. And it’s worth noting that Monster Hunter Wilds’ actual peak concurrent figure will be much higher, given neither Sony nor Microsoft report player numbers. The question now is how high can that Steam concurrent figure go as Monster Hunter Wilds heads into its first weekend on ***** and beyond. It seems likely it will crack the 1 million concurrents mark later today, overtaking Cyberpunk 2077 in the process. Could 2 million be possible? While Capcom is yet to announce a sales figure for Monster Hunter Wilds, all signs point to a hugely successful release. (Monster Hunter World topped 25 million sales in six years to cement its position as Capcom's best-selling title ever.) However, the game has a ‘mixed’ user review rating on Steam, with some reporting performance problems. IGN’s Monster Hunter Wilds review returned an 8/10. We said: “Monster Hunter Wilds continues to smooth off the rougher corners of the series in smart ways, making for some extremely fun fights but also lacking any real challenge.” Check out our How Long Is Monster Hunter Wilds? page to find out how long it took various members of the IGN team to beat the game. Preparing for the hunt? Take a look at our list of every confirmed monster in Monster Hunter Wilds, and our guide to all 14 weapon types in the game. Wesley is the *** News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article

World of Warcraft Dragonflight has been and gone now, but if you want to enter the Emerald Dream, you must complete the Coalition of Flames quest chain first. Coalition of Flames is the first chapter of the main campaign in Patch 10.2, and you can’t skip it if you want to enter the Emerald Dream. Blizzard actually introduced this quest chain in Patch 10.1.7. If you didn’t complete it then, you’ll have some work left today. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Brevity soul'd or no, wit can also be the enemy of honesty; a fundamentally performative pin brooch with an artificial sheen. When I go back over my notes after playing a game, at least two-thirds of them will routinely be useless and powerfully crap jokes I've written in lieu of practical points because - even in a document no-one but me will ever read - I cannot bear to cease reminding myself that I'm an implausibly clever sausage. Occasionally I do remember to just jot down an unadorned factoid. "Cards wot do two things (Gloomhaven)" says my notes on this puzzle game. I've had my eye on it for a while, mainly because making your game star a ghost with an axe and calling it Axe Ghost is some premium Nic Reuben bait, especially if the ghost also has normal human arms for some reason.[Hidden Content] Read more View the full article

The Path of Exile: Legacy of Phrecia event will be extended far beyond its original end date. Released in 2013, the popular action RPG quickly earned widespread acclaim from both fans and critics. The game is known for its deep character customization, challenging combat, and gritty fantasy world. Since its launch, Path of Exile has consistently received regular updates and events, keeping it fresh and dynamic even after more than a decade on the screens of gamers. View the full article

Cookie Run: Kingdom has dropped another promo code in February, this time to celebrate a milestone in Thailand. The game’s Thai YouTube channel recently surpassed 100K subscribers, prompting the developers to release a new coupon as a thank-you to fans. As for the good news, this Cookie Run: Kingdom coupon isn’t region-locked, so players worldwide can join the celebration. View the full article

Twitch is making a major change to how streamers can earn money on the platform. In an open letter released on Feb. 27, CEO Dan Clancy shared Twitch’s plans for 2025, including an announcement about how it wants to use monetization tools this year. Up until now, streamers had to reach Affiliate status before unlocking monetization options like subscriptions and bits. This required hitting milestones like 50 followers and a certain number of streaming hours. Now, Twitch is removing that barrier for most creators, allowing them to start earning money much earlier. View the full article

Forza Horizon 5 is coming to PS5, officially set for release on April 29, 2025. It’s a big deal for the series since it’s been stuck on PC and Xbox this whole time. This move opens the door wider, letting PlayStation players finally get in on the action with Forza Horizon 5. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Mounting monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds has several benefits, and it should be one of the first attacking techniques you should get accustomed to. When you come across a monster in the game, mounting it isn't the easiest activity out of all. However, putting in the extra effort will be beneficial in many ways. Let's take a look at how to mount a monster inside the game effectively. Monster Hunter Wilds mounting system explained When you come across a monster, you can't just mount it immediately. You'll have to fill out a hidden mount meter before you can perform the mounted attacks. To do so, you'll have to land a Jump Attack. First, get on a surface with a height like a ledge. From the high surface, perform the Jump Attack by pressing the M1 Mouse Button/Triangle/Y to hit the monster. If you manage to hit the monster successfully, it will fill up a part of the meter. Continue to repeat the process to fill the meter fully, and you'll be able to use the monster as you next mount. Image via Destructoid All mount-based attacks in Monster Hunter Wilds Once you have successfully mounted a monster, it will be open to different types of attacks. ActionInputEffectLight Knife AttackM2 Mouse button/Circle/BPerform a rapid number of quick attacks that don't do a significant amount of damage. Strong Knife AttackM1 Mouse button/Triangle/YPerform slower attacks that do more damage than the quicker attacksWeapon Attack/FinisherShift/R1/RBDeals a massive amount of damage to the monsters, but dismounts it once the attack is completeChange Position/TargetDirectional Key or LSAllows you to move around the monster after mounting itBracePress and Hold R/R2/RTAllows you to stick onto the monster as it tries to throw you off. When prompted, you'll have to press and hold the designated buttons to hold onto the monster. If you fail, you'll lose a large chunk of stamina. Once your stamina comes down to 0, you'll be automatically dismounted As of writing, you can only mount large monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds. Also, you can't perform a Finisher right after mounting a monster. You'll need to deal damage consistently to convert your attack into a Finisher. You can also create wounds using Strong Knife attacks that will create wounds on the body of a monster. Wounds are more susceptible to damage, and you can also perform a Focus Strike to deal more hits to the monster's health. Once again, mounting monsters isn't the easiest task to perform in Monster Hunter Wilds, but mastering it can be extremely rewarding in the long run. The post How to mount monsters with Monster Hunter Wilds? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]