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Blizzard has quietly extended Diablo 4's Season 7, known as the Season of Witchcraft. Players had previously expected Diablo 4's Season 7 to finish on April 15, but it has been pushed slightly beyond that by Blizzard. View the full article

The Pokemon Company has made it clear time and time again in recent years that, when it comes to video games, the brand’s future goes further than home consoles. While mainline titles are still going to launch exclusively for Nintendo hardware, spin-offs like GO, Unite, Masters, Pocket, and the newly announced Champions are all available on smartphones. View the full article

Thank your own personal deity—possibly Mr G.—it's Friday! Whether you're in the mood for turn-based tactics, open-world adventures, or all-out brawls, my deals list has something for everyone. From legendary RPGs to quirky indies, the discounts are deep, and your choices are as overwhelming as they are underpriced... This Day in Gaming In retro news, I'm celebrating the 22nd birthday of Resident Evil Zero, arguably the most why-haven't-they-remade-this entry in the franchise. “S.T.A.R.S.-ing” Bravo Team member Rebecca Chambers and convict Billy Coen, an unlikely duo riding the rails to one of Umbrella's worst B&Bs, Zero was all about unique protagonist abilities and a hot-swap mechanic. I have fond memories of belting out the Leech Hunter mini-game in the original, not to mention the Wesker Mode injected into the 2016 HD Remaster. I'd kill to see this on the RE Engine. Aussie bdays for notable games - Pac-Man World (PS) 2000. 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[/url] Back to top Legit LEGO Deals Minecraft: Armadillo Mine (-34%) - A$33City: Space Mech (-33%) - A$10Harry Potter: Motorcycle Ride (-30%) - A$56 Expiring Recent Deals 3in1 Wild Safari Animal (-30%) - A$69.95Star Wars C-3PO (-27%) - A$169Harry Potter: Charms Class (-27%) - A$22 Back to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Beating the Quematrice in Monster Hunter Wilds without the proper strategies and knowledge of its behavior could be a bit daunting, especially for newcomers to the popular Capcom franchise. Wilds is the newest installment in the series, and, with it, several new creatures are being incorporated, such as the flagship monster Arkveld, also known as The White Wraith. Among these new additions is the Quematrice, a Brute Wyvern that is one of the very first monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds that you will be forced to beat to progress further into the campaign. View the full article

Warhorse Studios has revealed several new customization options coming to Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 in a future update. Despite its massively successful launch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2is looking to keep the strong momentum rolling with further updates to improve the game. View the full article

fter a number of public betas and a recent benchmark tool, Capcom's latest entry in the Monster Hunter franchise is here at long last. Monster Hunter Wilds sticks to the tried and tested formula that's been the hallmark of the series' 20-year run: accept questions to hunt and vanquish monsters, collect the dropped loot, use it to get better gear, rinse and repeat... Read more.View the full article

It is hard to imagine Fallout without its famous Vaults and, while exploring the Capital Wasteland in Fallout 3, the Lone Wanderer can uncover seven of Vault-Tec's underground shelters. Exploring these locations is always rewarding, and not just because of the loot left behind, as each Vault tells a story. Each of these facilities stands out in its own horrifying way, perfectly demonstrating Vault-Tec's true goals as their unique experiments are revealed. View the full article

As part of the Pokémon Day celebration, we’re finally getting three new seven-star Tera Raid events featuring the Paldean Starters in Scarlet and Violet. The first of the three is Meowscarada. This Meowscarada Tera Raid will be tough since it comes with the rare Mightiest Mark, so you must come prepared with fully-trained Pokémon that can counter all of its tricks. Just make sure you beat the raid before the event ends because we don’t know if or when Unrivaled Meowscarada will return again. View the full article

Thousands of competition ideas exist in the universe. In Disney Dreamlight Valley, we're all about building sandcastles to decide our character's fates. The 'A Sandy Competition' quest will have you crafting a beach key using Dazzle Beach's materials while challenging someone to a castle-building competition. A Sandy Competition quest walkthrough You'll begin the 'A Sandy Competition' quest after reaching level four friendship with Jasmine. Following the events of The Enchanted Flower, she'll tell you about the information she learned from the Secret Journal, mentioning that you need to find a key to it. She mentions the key recipe involving Sea Sand Sparks and suggests you visit Moana for more details. Crafting a Sea Sand Torch Screenshot by Destructoid Once you visit Moana and explain the situation, she reveals you need to collect sparks from a magical Sea Sand Torch. You'll receive the torch's recipe and a task to obtain the following materials: Softwood (5) Fiber (5) Sand (3) Aquamarine These materials are readily available in early-game areas like the Plaza, Peaceful Meadow, and Dazzle Beach. Once you have each item, bring them to Moana to receive a Sea Sand Torch in return that you can place anywhere on Dazzle Beach. Obtaining a Special Starfish After placing the torch, chat with Jasmine before running to the beach with her. She'll grab the spark and give it to you, revealing that you also need a "Special starfish." Fortunately, we have a knowledgeable demigod, Maui, who is conveniently familiar with this creature. He's caught it before and will give it to you if you beat him in a competition. Building a sandcastle Screenshot by Destructoid Following this peculiar revelation, talk to Jasmine about potential competition ideas. She'll tell you about sandcastle competitions in Agrabah, which your character will quickly agree to before advancing the quest. Jasmine will approach Maui about it, but you'll need to make your own sandcastle kit. You'll need to collect the following items: Sand (50) Clay (14) Seaweed (7) Sand and seaweed are available in Dazzle Beach, while clay appears in the Glade of Trust, Sunlit Plateau, and the Forgotten Lands. Use these materials to make the following sandcastle parts: Sand towers (4) Sand walls (3) Sand door Once you have each material, you'll find all three options under Furniture in your crafting station. With everything assembled, talk to Jasmine again to receive an Agrabah-styled centerpiece. Now, you're free to place everything on the beach in a way that resembles a sandcastle. Each piece is divided into walls, a door, towers, and the centerpiece, which you can individually place to express creativity. Crafting a Beach Key After a quick chat with Maui, he and Jasmine will talk about the competition. He's very impressed with your efforts and admits he built his sandcastle too close to the water, causing it to wash away into the ocean. He'll give you both the starfish. Everyone had fun, and you now have everything you need to make the Beach Key. You'll find the Beach Key under Functional Items in your crafting table. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you make the Beach Key using your newly-acquired starfish and Sea Sand Sparkles, return to Aladdin and Jasmine's home before unlocking the Secret Journal. You'll learn a shocking discovery about it, making you and Jasmine more intrigued to uncover its mysteries and unlock its second lock. This conversation wraps up Disney Dreamlight Valley's 'A Sandy Competition' quest, with the next mission available once Jasmine reaches level seven friendship. The post Disney Dreamlight Valley: A Sandy Competition quest guide appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

While YA books nowadays cover every premise conceivable — what we've come to refer to in the community as "checklist fiction" — the genre has entertained a host of great works back when it was just on the verge of becoming mainstream and commericalized. One of these was Sarah J. Maas’ Throne of Glass series. One of the most popular and best-selling books in the scene and a great gateway into the genre, it is also a perfect primer for those who want to dip their toes into speculative fantasy. The story of Throne of Glass follows a young assassin freed from a brutal labor camp by the crown prince of Adarlan to compete in a deadly tournament. The winner of the tournament gets to become the king's champion, a personal assassin to do his bidding. Our fearless heroine, going by the name of Celaena Sardothien at the beginning of the story, has to navigate this deadly trial, deal with the intrigue of the king's court, and uncover her part in the grand scheme. As the Throne of Glass series picks up steam, the narrative gets more complex and the characters more layered—which, combined with the author's intricate worldbuilding, turns this into one of the best fantasy books you could come across. Of course, much like any other fantasy series with multiple installments, Throne of Glass also had its ups and downs. So whether you are a long-time fan of Sarah J. Moss or just starting to get into her work, here is a definitive ranking of every book in her first major series from worst to best, to give you a general idea of what each novel is about and how well it was received in the community. 8. Crown of Midnight (book 2) Image via Bloomsbury One of the great things about Sarah J. Maas as an author is that she can always be relied upon to write better sequels. So while the first book, the titular Throne of Glass, was an amazing start to the series, many fans consider Crown of Midnight even better; it is perfectly paced, much darker, and with higher stakes, even though the tournament is over. Our protagonist finds herself deeply entangled with the undercurrent of the king's courts, fighting on one side to perform her job as his personal assassin and struggling to undermine his tyrannical rule on the other. There is intrigue, betrayal, and a ton of unexpected twists, with Sarah J. Maas really taking her time to further establish this fictional world, detail its magic system, and set up the larger threat that is about to be unleashed across the land. On top of all of this, Crown of Midnight takes the series from its adventure roots and thrusts it into the world of epic fantasy. But all of that said, I can't help but notice that despite its strengths, Crown of Midnight is one of the weaker entries in the series, if for nothing besides the fact that all the sequels succeeding it push the envelope in noticeable ways. 7. Tower of Dawn (book 6) Image via Bloomsbury The sixth novel in the Throne of Glass series takes a detour by focusing on our favorite Captain of the Guard, Chaol Westfall. J. Maas originally intended to write his story as a novella, but she loved the project so much that she ultimately expanded it into a full-length novel and had it take place concurrently with the fifth book, Empire of Storms. I would say the reason people hate Tower of Dawn so much is that they never cared for Westfall to begin with — and that's true in its own right — but the biggest gripe was that you were dealing with the second-longest entry in the series, and it was only a spinoff. What's worse, despite Aelin and the main story having little to do with this penultimate entry, the events surrounding Chaol's own adventures heavily tie into the final book, Kingdom of Ash, so skipping it is not an option. Unless, of course, you wish to read the final book completely oblivious to certain plot points and try to wrap your head around them as you push forward, even though there is little to no previous context explaining any of it. 6. The Assassin's Blade (prequel) Image via Bloomsbury Reading The Assassin's Blade is an absolute joy. Consisting of a collection of five stories set before the events of the main books, The Assassin's Blade centers around our main heroine and follows her adventures when she roamed Erilea with Sam for company. These five stories, preceding her arrest, include The Assassin and the Pirate Lord, The Assassin and the Desert, The Assassin and the Underworld, The Assassin and the Empire, and The Assassin and the Healer, all previously published in e-book format. There is a lot of debate in the fandom about whether new readers should start by delving into The Assassin's Blade first. I think reading about Aelin before she was forced into the tournament can make you sympathize with her in a way that wasn't possible before The Assassin's Blade, but that doesn't mean Throne of Glass can't stand on its own two feet as a narrative. Some even prefer to go in blind and suggest not going anywhere near The Assassin’s Blade until after reading the third or fourth books. At any rate, you can't skip this prequel, as it contains some of Aelin's most badass scenes before she picked up the mantle of leader and became the savior of the world. 5. Throne of Glass (book 1) Image via Bloomsbury I don't know what it is with Sarah J. Maas and her insistence to include a deadly trial in her first books, where the protagonist has to fight for their lives in a series of increasingly difficult tests, but in that particular regard, both Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses eerily parallel each other. And just as Feyre had to navigate a love triangle in A Court of Thorns and Roses with Tamlin and Rhysand, so does Celaena find herself being yanked between Prince Dorian, who saved her from the prison and got her into the competition, and Captain Chaol, who is a dear friend of Dorian's and trains Celaena to face the tournament. Dorian is kind and playful, while Chaol is aloof and emotionally detached, and as Celaena finds herself fighting to stay alive and decide the fate of the realm, she learns that there must be more to love than a willing heart. From those very first pages, Throne of Glass introduces readers to a compelling protagonist who can be witty and vulnerable as well as competent and deadly. The book is fast-paced, and the world-building is done with meticulous care, neither bombarding the reader with too many details and exposition nor completely forsaking the nuances of the larger world in favor of its action-packed plot. And sure, there are many clichés to be found, namely the generic love triangle and the tonal inconsistencies that plague every debut novel. But ultimately, Throne of Glass hits the ground running and serves as the perfect setup for the rest of the series. 4. Heir of Fire (book 3) Image via Bloomsbury Everything comes to a head in this third book from the Throne of Glass series. Celaena is traveling to Wendlyn on a mission to kill the royal family there, but she has no intention of serving her own court any longer. Meanwhile, back in Rifthold, Westfall grapples with the truth about our heroine's identity and struggles with himself over his loyalty to the crown and his feelings towards Celaena. As Dorian comes to terms with his powers and responsibilities, Celaena meets Rowan, a powerful Fae warrior who helps her master her abilities and confront her past. The two slowly form a deep bond, one that transcends everything she had with either Dorian or Chaol. The novel ends with Celaena mastering her fire abilities and deciding to go back to Adarlan to overthrow its tyrant king. While Heir of Fire is an important book in terms of character development for our main heroine, the book can feel convoluted at times, with multiple points of view all vying for the reader's attention at the same time. The introduction of Rowan and his evolution from an antagonist to a beloved side character is the highlight of the book, and the final cliffhanger involving Dorian will have you lunging for the next entry just to see what happens to everyone's favorite misunderstood princeling. Image via Bloomsbury Now going by her true name, Aelin Galathynius, our protagonist returns to Adarlan to confront the king. Dorian is still imprisoned via the Wyrdstone collar, his powers dampened and insignificant, while Chaol leads a resistance against the king from the shadows. 3. Queen of Shadows (book 4) Aelin wishes to free her cousin Aedion, but the resistance struggles to gain a foothold against the king. The book ultimately ends with Aelin freeing Aedion and then infiltrating the castle to rescue Dorian. She unleashes her full powers, but here, Sarah J. Maas does a classic rug-pulling turnabout by revealing that the person we thought was the story's big bad is nothing but a puppet himself. Aelin reclaims her throne, knowing all too well that the fight for Terrasen and Erilea has only just begun. Queen of Shadows will keep you at the edge of your seat throughout its almost 700-page narrative, and the biggest surprise is when you reach those last pages and realize this felt much, much shorter to read than all the other previous installments in the series despite its length. 2. Empire of Storms (book 5) Image via Bloomsbury The fifth book in the Throne of Glass series picks up the story immediately after Queen of Shadows, with Aelin now racing through the continent looking for allies, having accepted her fate as the rightful queen of Terrasen. If there's one word with which I could perfectly capture the vibe of reading Empire of Storms, it would be "cathartic." The Throne of Glass series may not be long by high fantasy standards, but when you reach this fourth book, you feel as though our characters have already been on one hell of a journey, and that it wouldn't be such a terrible idea to shake things up a bit and take the plot down an uncertain path. The author understood this perfectly and wrote Empire of Storms in a way that slowly builds up to an epic climax and then delivers on that promise with emotional payoff after emotional payoff. There is also a bit of overlap again with the Court of Thorns and Roses, by which I mean Aelin finally learns the truth about Rowan: the fact that they are Fae mates, a bond more powerful than anything in the Sarah J. Maas shared universe. (Wait, is that a thing?) 1. Kingdom of Ash (book 7) Image via Bloomsbury The final battle for Erilea is taking place across the continent, but the queen is not there to lead the forces of light against Erawan's demons. As Aelin's friends launch a desperate rescue attempt to free her from the coffin prison, other characters go through their respective journeys and prepare for the last battle. In a world-shaking clash, which will arguably feel like some of the best fantasy fight scenes you'll ever read, Aelin and her court square off against Erawan to decide the fate of the world, bringing the series to a mostly satisfying conclusion in the seventh and final book, Kingdom of Ash. When it comes to epic stories of any scale, the ideas are not as important as their execution. We have practically seen every story we could ever come up with retold over and over again, so what ultimately makes some of these stories stand out is the compelling execution. Sarah J. Maas, for all her pandering to clichés and tired tropes of the fantasy genre, knows how to execute an idea in a way that makes it work. And this is perhaps the highest praise I could give the series. 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A new leak from Honkai: Star Rail is showing off a mysterious and eerie new area coming in Version 3.2, potentially connected to the story of Castorice. The sci-fi RPG's newest world of Amphoreus has introduced a wide variety of unique locales to the game, with six different cities throughout the Greek and Roman-inspired world. Players first arrive at the "Eternal Holy City" of Okhema when ****** landing on Amphoreus, with Version 3.0's story taking players to Castrum Kremnos and Janusopolis. Now, a strange new location is being teased within the game. View the full article

World of Warcraft just revealed some of the stunning items from the March Trading Post catalog, including the Ruby Butterfly mount and several Monarch weapons and transmogs. Featuring the Ornaments of the Pearlescent Monarch as the monthly free reward, the March Trading Post in World of Warcraft features a kaleidoscope of butterfly-themed rewards to collect. View the full article

R.E.P.O., a new Lethal Company-inspired horror game, is captivating thousands of players with its unique style and gameplay—and that means there’s already mods for the title. The horror title was made in the Unity engine, known for its malleability and mod support, so here are all of the R.E.P.O. mods released so far and steps on how to install them. View the full article

The next Pokemon Legends game releases later this year on the Nintendo Switch. View the full article

Civilization 7 had a rougher-than-expected launch, thanks largely to changes that made it, as we said in our 76% review, "the most streamlined and pared-back the series has been in a long time"—and not always in a good way. The backlash was strong enough that developer Firaxis committed to fixes and improvements before Civ 7 was even in full release, and in a "check-in" posted today it shared details on what players can look forward to over the next couple months... Read more.View the full article

Waking up in a morgue in the updated demo for Disco Elysium-like RPG Esoteric Ebb, the first thing I did was check out the other body lying in there with me. It's hard to tell what's a brand new interaction compared to my run through Esoteric Ebb's original demo versus pre-existing stuff uncovered by a fresh character build⁠—I went all in on Intelligence and Wisdom this time... Read more.View the full article

Steam Next Fest is the all-digital event where you can play literally hundreds of demos on Steam for free, so you can find your next favorite game. But with so many demos to play and the event lasting only a week – it ends 3 March at 10am PT – it can be daunting to know where to start. IGN's team has been downloading and trying out the best and most interesting demos, which we've compiled below. It's not a comprehensive list of everything to check out, more a starter list of demos you should definitely go to first and, if you want more, well, there’s hundreds of others to choose from. Monster Train 2 I still play the Monster Train daily challenges on my phone to this day, and I’d just finished one when the announcement of Monster Train 2 and the demo popped up. So I was pre-grabbed on the roguelike, deck-building fantasy game series. But so far I like what I’m seeing of the sequel. It’s not a radical reinvention of the idea, but it’s layering on some new stuff like equipment and room cards where you have to upgrade on the fly moore, and building resources like Dragon’s Hoard and Valor are different enough from the original that it’s refreshing - Dan Stapleton Dark Deity 2 If you like Fire Emblem, you’ll like Dark Deity 2. As somebody who enjoyed the first game despite its rough edges, the second game is shaping up to be a significant improvement with even more room for player creativity. The standout feature is build flexibility, as each unit has four mid-tier classes and an additional four high-level classes. My personal favorite unit is the hunter who is given the choice of an orangutan, toad, lion, or hyena to fight with them. The story has you playing as the children of the first game's protagonist. I really enjoyed the sibling dynamic, along with Alden, a returning character acting as the chill uncle. The demo also showed off some early choices with branching paths which is promising for a more memorable and replayable adventure. - Eric Zalewski Out of Sight In Out of Sight you play as Sophie, a blind girl who’s trapped in a mansion and trying to escape. You see through the eyes of her teddy bear and you have to guide her through environmental puzzles to help her escape the building, while avoiding the adults who want to keep her there. Sophie carries the teddy (you) much of the time, giving you a first-person perspective as you play. But in order to climb or manipulate items in the environment, she has to set you down, shifting the perspective to third-person. It’s a clever trick that adds to the off-kilter vibes of this creepy puzzle game that reminds me of parts of Resident Evil 7, but with enough new ideas to make it worth a look. - Chris Reed Monaco 2 You can never rely on your friends, but sometimes that’s what makes hanging out with them so fun and funny. That’s a big reason why Monaco 2 is so much fun. It’s a co-op stealth experience where you’ll have to rely on your teammates to not get caught, and react accordingly when they inevitably do. Monaco 2 isn’t the next live service phenomenon, but when you’re itching for a new game to get deep into with your friends, it’ll be there for you. It’s got fun and often hilarious stealth mechanics, tons of ways to strategize, and an aesthetic that brings everything together. It’s definitely not one you’ll be able to enjoy on your own though, but who’d want to do a heist on their own anyway? - Tyler Robertson Note: Humble Games is the publisher of Monaco 2 and shares a parent company with IGN. Everhood 2 Everhood, released in 2021, was an incredible indie mashup of Undertale, Yume Nikki, and Guitar Hero that asked players to meditate on life, death, and existence in a trippy, mushroom-filled world. I loved it, and it had absolutely no business getting a sequel. Yet here we are, and I'm already hooked by whatever the heck is going on in Everhood 2. The dance battles are better than ever, its wacky cast has me constantly on my toes, and I have no idea where this wild story about soul weapons and mind dragons is going but I am absolutely buckled up for the ride. - Rebekah Valentine Haste: Broken Worlds If you’re looking for the speed of a 3D Sonic game with stylings that seem to have come out of a Dreamcast launch title, Haste: Broken Worlds might just be it. The main gameplay mechanic revolves around landing perfectly on the back edge of slopes in order to fill a meter that lets you give yourself more hangtime. From the short amount of time I’ve spent with it, it seems to nail the “just barely hanging on” nature of the good “Fast Games.” The soundtrack is also a bop. - Aaron Barrier Skin Deep Skin Deep is the perfect marriage of immersive problem solving and slapstick humor that has you protecting a spaceship crew of cats from strange pirates who also want you very dead. Much of Skin Deep's charm comes from just rolling with the absurdity of it all: Don't think too hard about why you're the lone unarmed human insurance agent on a ship of tiny felines, or why the pirates' heads slowly float back to respawn points when killed. How you defeat the armed pirates while sneaking through the sandbox-like spaceships is entirely up to you, but what really makes Skin Deep stand out is how all of your tools can also be hazards. Pepper can stun foes, but also gives away your position if you sneeze. Windows into space can be broken to create new entry points, but leave glass shards to slice up your feet. The dynamic of what helps you can also hurt you sets the stage for some truly hilarious bouts of unintended consequences that I cannot get enough of. - Brendan Graeber Teenage Mutant Ninja Tturtles: Tactical Takedown As someone who LOVES the Turtles, but has never fully fallen in love with a turn-based tactics game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown has the sauce. Fast, fluid actions taking place right as you hit the button make it feel less turn-based than other tactical games, and the potential of its story makes it one of my most anticipated games of the moment. Some fonts and UI elements need some work, but that’s why it’s a demo! That’s what Next Fest is for. - Tyler Robertson Promise Mascot Agency Described as an “open-world narrative adventure mascot management simulator, “Promise Mascot Agency feels like a Yakuza side-quest, partly because it kind of is. Playing as an exiled Yakuza member named Michi, your new job is to help a cutesy mascot agency find financial success by hiring different mascots and sending them out to events where they can be as cute as they can be, bring in more fans, and unlock more jobs. It’s a very madcap kind of game combining the numbers go up stonks feeling of a management sim, but with the sense of humor and style of cult-Japanese games like Yakuza and No More Heroes. - Matt Kim Labyrinth of the ****** King I’m a sucker for old-school, first-person dungeon crawlers and Labyrinth of the ****** King certainly scratches that itch. Developed by a lone developer, Labyrinth of the ****** King is a throwback to games like King’s Field, but with splashes of J-Horror like Siren thrown in for good measure. As a lowly footsoldier to your lord, you decide to enter the nightmarish realm of the ****** king to try and avenge your master. But the hellish monsters and a nightmarish version of feudal Japan might not be worth your honor. Great visuals, classic vibes, and a lot of style makes this one demo to keep an eye on. - Matt Kim And those are just some of the demos we’re playing at this Steam Next Fest. Check out the games on our list and, again, there are hundreds of game demos currently available to play on Steam Next Fest until March 3. So let us know in the comments which demos you're playing. View the full article

Kingdom Come Deliverance 2‘s main storyline extends across two major regions in 15th-century Bohemia. When you first make it to the Kuttenberg region, you’ll be tasked with gathering your companions before attempting to rescue Sir Hans Capon. One of the most important companions is Katherine and helping her will take you through the “Into the Underworld” main quest. Table of contentsHow to begin Into the Underworld in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2Finding Goatskin1) Bathhouse visit2) Follow the merchantFinding SamuelConclusion How to begin Into the Underworld in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Into the Underworld is a main story quest that begins right after you complete Speak of the ****** in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. Your objective here is to find John of Liechtenstein to enlist his help in the fight against Sigismund and to warn him that the enemy knows his whereabouts. The only problem here is that John is currently in hiding and you will have to talk to a few people to find him. View the full article

Call of Duty is setting the calendar back to 2020 with its return of Warzone‘s original map Verdansk next season in ****** Ops 6, but it’s not the only thing that’s making a return from that era. Hopefully the global pandemic stays in the past, but some other features of Warzone‘s golden era are set to come back in season three of BO6 next month, according to prolific leaker @TheGhostOfHope on Twitter/X. View the full article

R.E.P.O. is a game following the Lethal Company formula, bringing a set of fresh and unique spins, and getting into a lobby with others only amplifies the fun. As with its inspiration, R.E.P.O. is best enjoyed with friends or other players, so here’s how you can host and join lobbies and enjoy R.E.P.O. to the fullest. View the full article

The Acer Swift Go 14 is a lightweight ultra-portable with a 14-inch OLED display, Core Ultra 5 125H, Intel Arc graphics and Wi-Fi 6E, designed for productivity and mobility. Usually $850, today it'****** a record-low of $649 on Amazon. Read Entire Article View the full article

Warner Bros recently confirmed the closure of three gaming studios, including Middle-earth developer Monolith Productions. The studio is notable for designing a technology capable of providing unique personalities to enemies and NPCs. However, WB "locked" the system away behind a patent, even though it will likely remain unused. Read Entire Article View the full article

Ready to go back to Rome with Anno 117: Pax Romana? You might want to bring your waterproof toga because you're being sent to one of the soggier parts of the Roman Empire, gloomy old Albion. The good news is that you can customize your own ships. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Legendary strategy city builder series heads back to the Roman Empire View the full article

Diablo 4 can be a hell of a lot of fun, but with so many monsters to slaughter, characters tend to end up with an awful lot of loot. That's why players have taken to requesting that developer Blizzard add a loot filtering option, as in Path of Exile. Now, Blizzard has finally given fans an answer. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Diablo 4's bonus XP and gold event is back, but this time it's even better Diablo 4 update finally fixes bug that's been ruining your Minion Necro build Despite promising one expansion per year, Diablo 4's new DLC drops in 2026 View the full article

If you're looking for the best Bow build in Monster Hunter Wilds, two things are probably true. One, you're interested in dealing damage without putting yourself directly in disemboweling range. And two, you probably looked at bowguns and thought "This might be a lot" when you saw the ammo screens. Welcome to the Bow, aka the ranged weapon that is Just The Right Amount... Read more.View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]