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Though Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 doesn't pull any punches early on, the game's economy kind of falls apart once you reach the Kuttenberg region. This may well be getting tuned accordingly, as per some recent comments from Daniel Vávra, the creative director of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. A phenomenally deep and complex RPG, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 starts you off with just about nothing in your pocket, effectively forcing Henry to steal his way to success. That's just how it goes sometimes, after all. The thing is, by the time you've reached Kuttenberg, almost every single encounter will have at least one or two heavily armored foes, and armor sells really, really well in this game. So money is no longer a concern, and Warhorse Entertainment is well aware of this fact. More specifically, Vávra recently participated in a Czech charity livestream with streamer Agraelus, where he offered his thoughts on the matter. [Hidden Content] Expect an economy rebalance update for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2... eventually Please note that this information comes second-hand from a Redditor who speaks Czech. VincentVanHades gracefully posted a translation of Vávra's comments over at the Kingdom Come 2's biggest subreddit, as featured above. For Czech speakers, the full VOD is now available on YouTube, and it's a neat seven-hour watch if you're intrigued by the prospect and have some time to spare. Back on track, Vávra said that Warhorse knows Kingdom Come 2's combat and economy are the biggest problems the game currently has. Combat will be difficult to balance, as Warhorse appears to be uncertain whether any changes made should be pushed into existing playthroughs, or perhaps as part of the upcoming Hardcore Mode update. Further, it takes weeks for Warhorse's quality assurance team to thoroughly test things out, which also slows down development. The economy is, arguably, the ******* problem of the two. As soon as enemies begin to wear heavy armor, each fallen foe can net you over a thousand Groschen, easily. At the same time, traders only ever have up to 800 Groschen per resupply, which makes it easy to side-step money-earning activities as soon as you're reasonably well-equipped. Vávra appears to think it's very easy to earn money in Kingdom Come 2, mind, which means the likeliest fix is a massive nerf to armor trade pricing. Since this was just a random charity stream, however, expect to hear more about this in due time. Also curious is the fact that Vávra may have hinted at the fact that Kingdom Come: Deliverance 3 might be on the way. When asked about the possibility of further sequels to Kingdom Come, Vávra did some of the classic smiling and smirking he did back when he was hinting at the existence of Kingdom Come 2, so make of that what you will. Remember, too, that we've got some DLCs for Kingdom Come 2 underway, so there's lots to look forward to if you're a new fan of Henry of Skalitz, too. The post Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2’s late-game economy may get rebalanced soon-ish appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The Intimidating Feline Codpiece is one of the many Treasure Map quests you can solve during your adventures in Avowed. If you're not sure where you find this one, here's the solution for it. How to solve the Intimidating Feline Codpiece Treasure Map in Avowed Your treasure hunt begins right at the beginning of your adventure in Avowed. In Claviger’s Landing, the bustling beginner hub in the Dawnshore region, you'll meet various traders hawking their wares at every passerby, yourself included. Among those merchants, you'll find Lynna, a merchant with an eye for the unusual and the cryptic. Speak with her and gaze upon her wares. For a modest sum of coin, she will sell you the Intimidating Feline Codpiece Treasure Map, to get you started. Screenshot by Destructoid The map itself is a cryptic, hand-drawn sketch depicting a ravine flanked by towering cliffs, with a small arrow pointing to a cave entrance. While it might not look like much at first, this scrap of parchment will lead you to one of the early game's best armor pieces. Once you have the map in hand, it’s time to decipher its clues. Your destination lies southeast of The Rise, northeast of the Yellowband Camp, where towering rock formations and eerie skeletal remains mark the entrance to a well-secluded cave. Image by Destructoid The easiest way to confirm you’re in the right spot is to look for a moss-covered natural archway leading into a secluded path. Screenshot by Destructoid Beyond this, a barricaded cave entrance waits, where you'll find a chest and the reward to the treasure map inside. Intimidating Feline Codpiece Treasure Map Rewards inside the chest, you’ll find the Stelgaer’s Pride unique chestpiece. This sleek medium armor isn’t just for show as it comes with some powerful but specific perks that may be a great addition to your build. Its core stats are: 18% Damage Reduction 3 Additional Damage Reduction -35 Maximum Stamina -30 Maximum Essence In general, Stelgaer's Pride is for builds that don't rely too heavily on Stamina or Essence to function. The damage reduction is typical of most armor of medium build, and the same can be said about the negatives as well. However, Stelgaer's Pride, being unique, has two additional perks that should not be overlooked: Bloodied Fury (Major Passive): Automatically casts the Barbaric Shout ability when you take a heavy hit, giving you a combat boost right when you need it.Barbaric Shout - This is a tier two Fighter ability that interrupts smaller enemies and empowers you against large ones when cast. You'll also gain the 'Uninterruptable' buff, preventing your attacks from being interrupted while providing you additional Stun power. Lesser Relentless: Increases stamina regeneration by 5%, keeping you on your feet and moving just a bit longer. Beyond the armor itself, the chest also contains extra coins and crafting materials, making this a worthwhile detour even if you're not planning to make use of this unique armor. Crafting materials are especially useful, as having an abundance of them means you'll never run into a scenario where you cannot upgrade build-critical gear. The post Avowed Intimdating Feline Codpiece Treasure Map solution appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Given the series’ history, it’s only natural to wonder if Monster Hunter Wilds will support crossplay and cross-progression. Wilds is the newest installment in Capcom’****** monster-hunting series, which made a breakthrough in the Western market with the release of Monster Hunter World in 2018. Since then, the main series expanded with the arrival of the Iceborne expansion for World in 2019 and then the release of Monster Hunter Rise for Nintendo Switch consoles in 2021. In 2022, players saw the release of Monster Hunter Rise for PC and, a year later for current and past-generation PlayStation and Xbox consoles. View the full article

Every Fisch update adds new secret fish for players to find, but they’re rare. While these usually don’t have any specific purpose in the game, you need some to open a mysterious door in Mariana’s Veil this time. Here is everything you need to know about getting these secret fish in Roblox’s Fisch. View the full article

You have weak equipment, no sanity, and a ghost ready to hunt you down right away on one of the toughest maps in Phasmophobia’s Gotta Go Fast! challenge. This is by far one of the most difficult weekly trials you can tackle. Even if you’re a ghost-hunting pro, there’s a good chance you still won’t find this challenge easy since it’s designed to be one of the toughest ones you can face. If you’re struggling to get it done, here’s how to complete the Gotta Go Fast! challenge in Phasmophobia. View the full article

Mecha BREAK provides plenty of customization options, both visually for your pilots and Break Strikers and for tweaking your loadout with different weapons. Corite is one of the three forms of currency in the game. The use of Corite can be confusing in Mecha BREAK because it doesn’t show as a purchase form for the majority of upgrades and cosmetics in the game, so it’s not always directly clear how you utilize Corite. It can be equally confusing how it’s earned, as it doesn’t appear as a standard reward in many places. View the full article

It's ZineQuest month on Kickstarter, and indie RPG creators are pulling out the stops to bring weird and wonderful little RPG 'zines to the world. "It's What My Character Would Do" is a one shot comedy RPG about RPGs, with every player taking on the role of a self-absorbed DnD player ready to throw the party under the bus because "it's what my character would do". Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: All DnD 2024 backgrounds explained DnD stats explained Fan sourcebook gives DnD new, brain-eating monsters from African folklore View the full article

Dubbed "Faviconic Pong," this unusual implementation comes courtesy of developer Nolen Royalty. It builds upon another unusual implementation in which a version of Flappy Bird was played solely within a single favicon. While that was impressive in its own limited way, Faviconic Pong takes things several notches higher with an... Read Entire Article View the full article

The open source and cross-platform evolution sim Thrive has added in some even more advanced gameplay elements, making it a whole lot more interesting to attempt survival. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

The Blood of Dawnwalker dev Rebel Wolves is partially owned by NetEase, but the studio wants you to know its upcoming game is fine despite recent reports. Read more View the full article

Corporate gaming giant NetEase are hunting for more jobs to slash among their overseas studios, according to insiders who spoke to Bloomberg and Game File last week. The parent company recently cut a bunch of US jobs among their Marvels Rivals developers despite the game raking in a big profit. And it now looks like that was just the start of a larger mauling which may hit up to 20 of the company's non-******** studios. Read more View the full article

A duo of new NPCs has leaked for Genshin Impact 5.5 and their identity may be helpful to understand what the story of the rumored World Quests will focus on. The action RPG is currently at the start of Version 5.4, an update that is mostly centered around limited-time events. The flagship event for the patch sees players return to Inazuma, where they meet Yumemizuki Mizuki and have a chance to obtain a F2P (free-to-play) 4-star weapon. However, the Version 5.5 beta tests have commenced and, subsequently, leaks are emerging, such as details about Varesa’s materials in Genshin Impact 5.5. View the full article

Steam Next Fest is back again, and that means we're going to be swimming in new demos for some time. With more games coming to Valve's platform every year, though, it's getting harder and harder to find exactly what you want. This is a good problem to have, to be clear, but it still means that trying out as many games as possible is more difficult than ever. That's why I'm here. If you love Diablo, Vampire Survivors, roguelikes, and watching your character get stronger, you need to try the Tower of Babel: Survivors of Chaos demo. Read the rest of the story... View the full article

It's pretty normal for a Magic: The Gathering card's estimated price to drop precipitously after the set is actually out, but there's always a few exceptions, and the uncommon spell Stock Up is the latest of these. Valued at a mere $0.30 upon Aetherdrift's release on February 14, the card has since spiked by 733% in 10 days, and copies now sell for $2.50 each, while foils go for as much as $8. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Magic: The Gathering release schedule 2025 Final Fantasy could plunge MTG into a Pokémon-style gold rush for scalpers MTG Edge of Eternities release date, Commander decks, and latest news View the full article

The last few years have reminded people that board games are one of the best ways to spend time with friends and future enemies. Sadly, board games aren't the cheapest pastime, so it's best to pick something with both replay value and mass appeal. So let's look at ten board games that will appeal to pretty much anyone. Monopoly Image via Hasbro Whenever you ask people born in the '80s or '90s about their best memories playing board games, chances are they'll remember dominating a random game of Monopoly. This game is basically a get-rich simulator and will make you feel smart and deserving of said riches. On top of being a great game, Monopoly also provides an excellent lesson in how capitalism sucks. Yeah, despite passing as praise for the current system, Monopoly showcases how everything is fun and games while everyone has a fighting chance, but also how everything goes down the drain when one player inevitably hoards all the money and property. One Night Ultimate Werewolf Image by bézier games One Night Ultimate Werewolf brings a welcome twist to the Werewolf formula. You no longer need a storyteller, as a companion mobile app will do that job and allow everyone to have a special role in the game. Also, no more games that will go on for way too long, as, just like the title states, everything will be done in one night. Say goodbye to the frustration of almost winning after trying to convince your friends you were a good guy for an hour. All in all, One Night Werewolf provides a great alternative to the classic game — and doesn't prevent you from using the cards to set up a game of the classic if that's more your thing. Whether or not you love the classic Werewolf or ****** game, you should give One Night Ultimate Werewolf a shot. Scrabble Image via Amazon If you're reading this, there's a very high probability that you like words, so the most famous wordplay board game ever is a no-brainer. Make use of the letters at your disposal to make words and earn points. It's that simple. Still, Scrabble has been a mainstay at the top of the board game pile for so long because its random design prevents you from ever playing the same game more than once. Scrabble remains incredibly fun even when someone cheats, as few things beat the joy of telling a friend that "xxxavier" isn't a real world. Battleship Image: Hasbro War is a part of our history that we cannot get rid of, so we might as well enact it in the least violent and funniest way possible. I'm willing to change my mind, but right now the best way to achieve that is through Battleship, the game where two friends or enemies take turns going head to head while guessing the position of each ship of the enemy's navy. If you ever feel like Battleship's ability to remain fun is starting to run dry, consider replacing the ships with shot glasses. Don't care about alcohol? Even better — you can fill the glasses with the spicy sauce of your choice. Happy warring. Clue(do) Image by Hasbro Ever wanted to flex your detective abilities on your colleagues? With Clue (or Cluedo outside of the US), you can do so without interfering with an actual criminal investigation. As expected, Clue has players gathering all the clues or relying on their gut (guesswork) to find out who the ********* is. It's extremely fun, as the game is designed so that everyone remains close enough to the truth to remain competitive till the end. Cluedo's only downside is that it might get a bit same-old at some point, but it remains the best detective experience in video game format until it does. Pandemic Image by Z-Man ames Unlike most other games on this list, Pandemic provides a cooperative experience where you and your friends unite in the hopes of preventing a Pandemic from eradicating humankind. Honestly, it's one of the most enthralling games ever made. Pandemic is one of the most recent board games on this list, but it's unlikely to exit the top ranks anytime soon. It's no accident, though, as Pandemic became a huge thing even before, well, you know what. It has since spawned a number of highly successful expansions, as well. Catan Image by Catan Studio Catan is all about expanding on its peculiarly shaped landmass faster and better than your opponents. If that sounds simple, that's because it is, but it's in no way a detractor from the game. Catan, like most great games, is easy to learn, hard to master, and guaranteed to provide fun every step of the way. If you're looking for a game where you can win by conquering the world (of the game) by non-violent means, then Catan is the game for you. Gloomhaven Image: Cephalofair Games Do you love Dungeons & Dragons, or happen to like the idea, but find the original game missing something? Then perhaps Gloomhaven is the game for you. If you want the adventure, but not the roleplay elements, then Gloomhaven's co-op take on tactical combat might be your game forever. Yes, forever, as the daunting and pretty pricey box isn't just for show. Gloomhaven holds hundreds if not thousands of hours worth of rich gameplay for anyone looking to team up with their friends to go on a monster murderin' spree. Blood On The Clocktower Image via The Pandemonium Institute If you are into social deduction games, betrayal, and ******* then Blood On The Clocktower is the game for you. Launched in 2022 after a successful Kickstarter, BotC dared to expand upon the potential of Werewolf to create the best and most complex social deduction board game in existence. It's a bit expensive, but there's nothing better if you're looking into enjoying a complex adventure filled with drama and tension among friends. Brass: Birmingham Image via Amazon Brass: Birmingham is currently the highest-rated game on Boardgamegeek dot com, and there's a good reason why. It's one of the most complex and enthralling games about surviving, building, and growing your business in the incredibly competitive times of England's industrial revolution. If you find yourself loving Brass: Birmingham so much you hate needing to find people to play it with IRL, then you'll be pleased to know it also exists on PC, via Steam. The post The 10 best board games of all time appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The director of Monster Hunter Wilds wants players to uncover the game’s secrets organically as they explore its expansive world. With the highly anticipated launch just around the corner on February 28, the excitement surrounding the title is reaching a fever pitch. The recent second open beta test saw an impressive 225,000 concurrent players on Steam, fresh on the heels of the first beta in late 2024, which attracted over 463,000 players. As Monster Hunter Wilds gears up to be one of the biggest releases of the year, many fans of the legendary Capcom series are eagerly counting down the days to its arrival. View the full article

AI this, AI that - you can't go anywhere without something trying to force AI on you. Usually a company trying to get you to buy into what they've wasted billions on. So indie devs have begun fighting back with their No Gen AI Seal. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

NetherRealm has shown off Mortal Kombat 1's upcoming T-1000 guest character for the first time, and, you guessed it, he's pretty violent! Read more View the full article

If you act fast, you could take advantage of this Acer gaming laptop deal and get yourself a powerful gaming rig at a bargain price. Packed with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 gaming GPU and a powerful Intel Core i7 processor, this 15.6-inch Acer Nitro V gaming laptop could be yours for just $749.99, saving you $350 on Best Buy's list price right now. This Acer laptop design is a firm favorite of ours, scoring a mention in our best gaming laptop guide as a great budget option for 1080p gaming. The model we tested in our Acer Nitro V review used a different AMD processor, but the core specs and overall design are the same here. That includes the Nvidia GPU in use, with the laptop RTX 4060 giving a big gaming performance boost over the integrated graphics often found in other budget laptops. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This 180Hz Acer gaming monitor is an absolute bargain at just $119.99 right now Save $400 on this superb Acer gaming laptop with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Grab this 27-inch, 180Hz Acer gaming monitor for just $179.99, if you're quick View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Mecha BREAK’s open beta is now live, and there are a bunch of free rewards to earn. If you’re wondering how you claim these rewards and what the process is to redeem them, we’ve got you covered. With a tentative release date of 2025, excitement is rising for Mecha BREAK as the first weekend of the open beta attracted a peak of over 300,000 concurrent players on Steam. With Xbox and PlayStation players not yet accounted for, Mecha BREAK could be a sleeper hit. View the full article

Due Process from developer Giant Enemy Crab uses Easy Anti-Cheat that previously blocked Linux (and so Steam Deck too), but they've now enabled Linux players to jump in. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

What do the power-armored super humans of Warhammer 40k get up to when they're not facing off on the battlefield? The canon answer is "a mixture of high intensity workouts, military drills, and prayer", but there's plenty of scope to imagine fun alternatives - such as this diorama of an Imperial Space Marine and a Chaos aligned rival playing their own, even tinier, miniature wargame. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Warhammer 40k Astartes 2 guide - release window, trailer, and easter eggs Grimdark Warhammer 40k rival Trench Crusade meets Toy Story in new Yogscast vid Warhammer 40k factions - all 40k armies and races explained View the full article

If you’re wondering what an ideal Marvel Rivals team composition looks like, look no further. Picking the right heroes is crucial to increasing your win rate and ranking faster, so we have everything you need to choose the perfect team comps for your Marvel Rivals games. To begin with, here are the things you need to consider while building a Marvel Rivals team comp: View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

With Half-Life 3 still just a potential twinkle in Gabe Newell's eye, the return of Valve's epochal PC shooter feels more like a pipe dream every day. The Steam maker did give us the excellent Half-Life: Alyx not long ago, but locking it behind VR headsets meant many of us didn't have the money, space, or hardware to make it work. That's why the Half-Life: Alyx NoVR project was such a godsend, because it means all you need to do is buy the game to play it as you would any other FPS. Now, the team behind the mod is making its own shooter called Chemical-Burn, and it looks like a true spiritual successor to Half-Life 2. Read the rest of the story... View the full article

Assassin’s Creed Shadows has leaked online, with people streaming the game a month before its official release date. As spotted by the GamingLeaksandRumours subreddit, now-removed social posts revealed images and gameplay from someone who claimed to have bought the game from an online marketplace. Assassin’s Creed Shadows also appeared in now-deleted listings on a U.S. auction site, with one user selling listing multiple copies of the game sold for $100 each, according to TheGamer. Now, multiple Twitch streams showing Assassin’s Creed Shadows have appeared, although they are being removed according to VGC. Assassin’s Creed Shadows launches officially on March 20, 2025. IGN has asked Ubisoft for comment. It’s an unfortunate situation for Ubisoft, which has faced a series of difficulties with Assassin’s Creed Shadows since it was announced. Earlier this month, Ubisoft insisted that Assassin's Creed Shadows had a strong number of preorders despite its troubled development and promotional *******. The struggling publisher said in its latest financial report that "preorders for the game are tracking solidly, in line with those of Assassin's Creed Odyssey, the second most successful entry of the franchise." Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot maintained this confidence. "Early previews have been positive, praising its narrative and immersive experience, with both characters playing critical roles in the game’s storyline, as well as the quality and complementarity of the gameplay provided by the dual protagonist approach,” he said. "I want to commend the incredible talent and dedication of the entire Assassin’s Creed’s team, who is working tirelessly to ensure that Shadows delivers on the promise of what is the franchise’s most ambitious entry yet." Assassin's Creed Shadows was originally planned for November before Ubisoft bumped it back to February 14. Another delay saw it pushed again to the current release date of March 20. A lot rests on the shoulders of Assassin's Creed Shadows as not only the long-awaited Japan-set entry and the first full Assassin's Creed since 2020, but a struggling Ubisoft needs it to perform well following recent flops and investor frustration. It's not enjoyed a particularly positive promotional ******* so far, however, with the development team having to apologize on separate occasions for inaccuracies in Assassin's Creed Shadows' depictions of Japan and using a historical recreation group's flag without permission. Yet another controversy came as collectible figure maker PureArts removed an Assassin's Creed Shadows statue from ***** over its "insensitive" design. 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