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Dota 2‘s latest patch has surely reshaped how the game is played, and this one hero exemplifies that perfectly. Silencer, one of the most dreaded mid lane mages, can now farm the entire map at once by purchasing Aghanim’s Scepter and simply casting his Ultimate. As demonstrated in a Feb. 22 Reddit post, Silencer’s Ultimate, a global spell that affects all hostile heroes and units on the map (including neutral creeps), now applies the Arcane Curse, his Q, when used. Arcane Curse deals substantial magic damage over time when leveled up, which it’s bound to be by the time Silencer picks up his Aghs. This allows him to farm the entire map simultaneously, raking in a ton of cash by decimating lane and neutral creeps, bringing him a few thousand gold every couple of minutes. If you buy a Refresher Orb with this extra cash, you’ll be able to farm even more by killing the ******* creeps in the camps, opening up the path to a full build and a victory before the enemy even realizes what’s going on. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Groot has a new event skin in Marvel Rivals. This is connected with the second part of the Midnight Features tasks released for Season 1.5. The individual missions will be slowly revealed between February 21-28, 2025, and they can be completed by March 20. These require playing as specific characters, including new additions The Thing and Human Torch. Luckily, you are given the option of doing one of two tasks, depending on what seems easier. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

If Civilization 7 isn't quite floating your boat yet, don't worry. Every new generation of the mighty Firaxis 4X games feels like it takes some time to settle. There are balancing issues to sort, tweaks to be made, and it's tough to compare a newly launched game with its previous installment, now polished to perfection and with a full complement of DLC. The natural conclusion, then, is that now is the best time to buy Civilization 6 - and that thought would be correct, because if you're quick you can get its complete Anthology edition at a massive 91% discount on Steam. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Eight of the best games like Civilization to play in 2025 The best 4X games on PC 2025 If you're excited for Civilization 7, get Civ 6 for just $3 View the full article

Like every other game-changing tactic, lane-swapping in League of Legends seems to be on its way out, with Riot Games introducing draconic measures to stop players from engaging in it. The PBE already implemented these changes, though players wonder if it will be enough to stop it. As announced by Matt “Riot Phroxzon” Leung-Harrison on Feb. 22, Riot Games has introduced new measures to prevent lane-swapping in both professional and regular League of Legends. A new “Lane Swap Detection” system has been implemented that changes how the game behaves if lane swapping occurs within the predicted timeframe of 1:30 to 3:30 in-match for top lane and 1:30 to 2:15 for mid. If your lane is detected as having been part of a lane swap, the opposite side’s turret gets 95 percent damage reduction and oneshots minions. Gold and XP is additionally funneled to the nearest champion, and lane-swappers get half the gold and XP from minions. View the full article

Some prospective WWE 2K25 players are beginning to worry about this year's installment in the series as more information becomes available about its new The Island mode. Specifically, WWE 2K25's Island mode's similarities to the NBA 2K series' The City has some wrestling game fans concerned. View the full article

2K has officially revealed the WWE 2K25 soundtrack. WWE video games have a long tradition of featuring impressive licensed soundtracks along with wrestler theme music for fans to listen to while navigating menus, creating their own superstars, and more. Unsurprisingly, the upcoming WWE 2K25 is going to be no exception to the rule. View the full article

The Frigid Taco is a Rare fish that was introduced in Fisch‘s Northern Expedition update. If you’re hoping to add this strange catch to your collection, this guide will take you through where to find it, how to catch it, and which rods work best. Table of contentsWhere to find the Frigid Taco in FischHow to catch the Frigid Taco in FischBest rods for catching the Frigid TacoShould you use bait to catch the Frigid Taco? Where to find the Frigid Taco in Fisch Frigid Cavern GPS. Screenshot by Dot Esports In Fisch, you’ll find the Frigid Taco in Frigid Cavern, which is located near the second camp on the mountain. If you’re struggling to pinpoint the exact spot, head toward the Northern Summit until you reach the “Overgrowth Caves” alert. Instead of taking the left ladder leading to the second camp or the right ladder that continues up the mountain, just walk straight into the cave ahead. View the full article

Fisch’s Mariana Veil major update is here, and you need a Submarine to go underwater for the first time ever. But before that, you’ll need a drill to find the parts. Submarines in Roblox’s Fisch are the only way to enter the Mariana Veil. They allow you to explore all the different levels in the region to unlock powerful fishing rods and fill up the new bestiary. If you’re looking for the drill to start your journey, we’ve got you covered. View the full article

The Nintendo Switch 2 has built-in motion-control mouse features which would improve playing The Sims 4. The series was always PC-first, with console versions being an afterthought. The native controller input is rather unintuitive, requiring slower movement and strange input combinations. While it was possible to plug in a USB mouse and keyboard into the first Switch, the experience wasn’t always great. Some commands would not work and there could still be lag when using a mouse. View the full article

I've been eagerly awaiting the full launch of Die in the Dungeon ever since I first played its free prequel. The new roguelike deckbuilder has just hit Steam, and much as Balatro diverged from the traditional format popularized by Slay the Spire, it does something similar with a clever dice-based combat system and a tremendously charming art style. Now, developer Atico has finally launched Die in the Dungeon into early access, and if you're tempted to give it a try you can even grab it cheaply at release thanks to a Steam *****. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Promising new Steam roguelike reveals big updates after demo success Great free Steam roguelike Die in the Dungeon Origins gets an upgrade Dicey Dungeons meets Slay the Spire in new roguelike with free prequel View the full article

Last season, Fortnite had secret vaults and hidden treasure troves dotted around everywhere. Unsurprisingly, it looks like we have more to uncover for Chapter Six, season two, including one at Shiny Shafts. We have all you need to know about breaking into the secret vault at Shiny Shafts in Fortnite. View the full article

The Volcanic Vents are the first area in the Mariana’s Veil event in Fisch, but these fiery caverns require a clear head and some fireproofing if you want to stay for long periods of time. If you’re looking to fish in the Volcanic Vents, continue reading below. Table of contentsHow to fish in the Volcanic Vents in FischAll 10 fish in the Volcanic Vents in Fisch How to fish in the Volcanic Vents in Fisch The fishing area. Screenshot by Dot Esports Although you can fish in the Volcanic Vents in Fisch for a short time (about 45 minutes to an hour), it’s better to spend that time completing the Volcanic Vents reward quest near the entrance to the area. Once you dock your submarine, you should see a glowing circle on your right with an NPC next to it and the quest requirements above the circle. The NPC is an Innkeeper, who you can pay 35C$ to change your spawn point to the Volcanic Vents. View the full article

Donkey Kong Country Returns HD is the best-selling game published by Nintendo in January 2025, at least in the US. We don’t know how many copies the game sold, but having been released midway through the month, it must have sold a lot, and very quickly. According to games industry analyst Mat Piscatella, this remaster ranked eighth in the list of highest-selling games in the US last month, and that’s without counting digital copies. It also took the spot of highest selling Switch game of January. That’s hardly surprising for a remake of a popular Nintendo title. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD sold over 4 million copies on Switch. Even remakes like the poorly timed The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, released on the unsuccessful WiiU one year before the Switch, managed to cross the 1 million copies milestone. Image by Nintendo Nintendo remakes rarely add much to the original. The Donkey Kong remaster comes with an oddly named “Modern Mode, ” and the game does look better and run smoother than the original, but that’s it. The only major exception is TLoZ: The Wind Waker HD, a full remake of a not-so successful title which could probably be ported as-is on the Switch and sell like hot cakes. So why are there so few Nintendo remakes on the Switch? They sell millions of copies at full price and are relatively cheap to produce, so why are Mario Galaxy and Mario Sunshine only available in the discontinued Super Mario 3D All-Stars? Some, like Rare’s n64 titles, are hard to license, but first-party games like Luigi’s Mansion, Metroid Prime 2 and 3, Fire Emblem, Wario Ware, and many more should be a no-brainer. Some might say that it’s not a problem if a company decides not to make all the money in the world, and they’d be right. But the problem isn’t leaving money on the table; it’s leaving fans without easy, legal access to older games and seasoned developers unable to show everyone the fruits of their work. Ultimately, the problem is that I, personally, have to keep a Wii around for when I replay Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. The post Donkey Kong Country Returns HD dominates switch charts, are more remasters to come? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Some Atlus fans have recently taken note of one Persona 4 vocalist, whose social media activity has sparked speculation that a remake of the iconic JRPG is in the works. While this idea has already gained quite a bit of online momentum, the underlying evidence pointing to a Persona 4 remake is circumstantial, at best. View the full article

The latest statement on the issue came from an Nvidia staff member named Manuel in the GeForce driver feedback thread. Manuel says that they're still investigating whether the issues will require a driver update or a straight VBIOS flash for the RTX 50 cards. Read Entire Article View the full article

Avowed has no shortage of treasure hidden among its untamed wilderness and city rooftops. Most of this loot can be found within chests, which often lack security relative to the contents held within. Countless fabled swords, armor, and trinkets are left to the first adventurer to find them in Avowed's world. Locked chests do exist, however, and can take a varying number of lockpicks to access. View the full article

Lost Soul Aside has shared the various tiers of system requirements for PC players, ahead of the game's long-awaited launch. An action-RPG developed by China-based Ultizero Games, Lost Soul Aside is scheduled to roll out on May 30, 2025, on PC and PS5. View the full article

John Malkovich is set to appear in a still unnamed role in the upcoming Fantastic Four film, and he's shared what his experience of shooting it was like. Read more View the full article

Sometimes, you don't need the Force to get your way, as this Star Wars Unlimited: Twilight of the Republic deal proves. Whether you're a new collector burnt out by the Pokémon hype like me, or you've been taking on other players in the Star Wars TCG for ages, this deal isn't one that you should pass on. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Star Wars Unlimited TCG has nine sets lined up already Exclusive: Star Wars Unlimited card reveals for Aggression aspect Exclusive: Star Wars Unlimited Millennium Falcon card reveal View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

New information about an Amphoreus character’s true form in Honkai: Star Rail has allegedly leaked, showcasing what may be a boss encounter and not their playable version in the game. The turn-based RPG by HoYoverse is still in the early stages of the Amphoreus story arc, having gone through the initial missions brought forth by Version 3.0 and proceeding into new quests with Version 3.1. Currently, a lot of attention is focused on Version 3.1’s contents, such as the releases of Tribbie and Mydei in Honkai: Star Rail, while another portion of the attention shifts toward the Version 3.2 leaks. View the full article

Skyrim was getting ready to launch—it was mere weeks away—but former Bethesda producer Jeff Gardiner and the designers were in the midst of a disagreement over balance. This led Gardiner, who also had years of creative and design experience, to take matters into his own hands... Read more.View the full article

Fortnite players discover that the resort and spa at Outlaw Oasis hides a deadly Easter egg if the rules there are not followed. It's an exciting time for Fortnite players as the new season has finally arrived, transforming the map and bringing back a lawless feel to Fortnite. View the full article

The team behind Doom: The Dark Ages went all the way back to the original game to find inspiration for the latest entry in the series. Read more View the full article

The Mariana's Veil Bestiary is now live in Fisch as part of the major update, and there are plenty of new species to catch and add to your in-game collection. The new bestiary can be divided into five different parts based on the location. While we keep working on finding out how to catch all the fish (and items) that are exclusive to the new location, here's all the available information we currently have. Disclaimer: All regions to be updated. All 10 fishes in Volcanic Vents bestiary in Fisch Volcanic Vents is going to be the very first area you'll come across after you gain access to your submarine. Without the new vehicle, it will be impossible to enjoy the contents of the update. Check out this guide to find out more about how you can get your submarine. Just proceed through the opening in Roslit Bay and follow the light emitting from the vines to reach the Volcanic Vents. Be very careful around the burning rocks, and use your gliders to gain access to the fishing area. Here is all the information we have about the ten species you can catch at this location. NameTypeSuitable BaitTimeSeasonWeatherHellfire HaddockCommonWormNightSummerRainInferno HideCommonAnyAnyAnyAnyEmbertail EelUncommonFlakesNightSpringAnyInfernal IguanafishUncommonInsectNightAnyWindySmoldering StingrayUnusualSeaweedNightSpringAAnyMolten MorayRareMonnowAmuSpringRainPyrite PufferfishRareShrimpNightAutumnAnyScalding SwordfishLegendaryTruffle WormDaySummerClearBlisterback BlennyMythicalFish HeadDaySummerClearMagma LeviathanSecretTruffle WormDaySummerFoggy All nine fishes in Challenger's Deep bestiary in Fisch Challenger's Deep is the second area you can access in Mariana's Veil, and it has nine unique species of its own. Two of them are more crucial, as they will help you to upgrade your submarine and gear. NameTypeSuitable BaitTimeSeasonWeatherFrostscale FangtoothCommonBagelDayWinterAnyCryoskinCommonNoneAnyAnyAnyChillshadow ChubUncommonInsectDayAnyClearSubzero StargazerUncommonFlakesDayWinterAnyDeep Freeze DevilfishUnusualSquidAnyAutumnRainIceberg IsopadRareMinnowNightWinterWindyCryo CoelacanthRareShrimpAnyAutumnClearPolar Prowler FischLegendaryTruffle WormNightWinterClearCillfin ChimaeraMythicalFish HeadNightWinterAny All 10 fishes in Abyssal Zenith bestiary in Fisch The Abyssal Zenith is the third region you can reach in the Mariana's Veil update, and it has ten different species to catch. To access this location, you'll have to get the Ice Upgrade applied to your Submarine and get the Glimmerfin Suit to Level 2. NameTypeSuitable BaitTimeSeasonWeatherLeviathan Humpback AnglerfishCommonWormAnySummerRainTitanic ****** SeadevilCommonBagelNightAnyRainColossal SaccopharynxUncommonFlakesAnyAnyWindyAbyssal Bearded SeadevilUncommonInsectAnyWinterAnyRadiant Triplewart SeadevilUnusualShrimpAnyAutumnClearDeeplight FootballfishRareSeaweedAnySpringClearInfant Giant SeadevilLegendaryTruffle WormAnyAutumnClearVoidglow FishLegendarySquidNightSpringFoggyChillfin ChimaeraMythicalFish HeadAnyAutumnClearCrowned AnglerfishSecretTruffle WormNightAutumn All 10 fishes in Veil of the Forsaken bestiary in Fisch NameTypeSuitable BaitTimeSeasonWeatherHydra HaddockCommonInsectAnyAnyWindySerpent SurgeonfishUncommonBagelAnyAnyFoggyKraken KoiUncommonWormAnyAnyClearGorgon GrouperUnusualMinnowAnyAnyClearSiren SculpinRareSquidAnyAnyWindyCyclone ScorpionfishRareSeaweedAnyAnyRainTyphoon TailfinLegendaryTruffle WormAnyAnyRainTwilight TentaclefishMythicalTruffle WormAnyAnyClearScyllaSecretShark HeadAnyAnyAny The post How to complete Mariana’s Veil Bestiary in Fisch? (100% Bestiary) appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

As you explore the Realm of Shadow in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, you're bound to encounter at least some of its dozens of bosses. And because the world is so open, it's good to know which order to challenge each boss so you're always on a level playing field. The best boss order in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Screenshot by Destructoid In this guide, we'll only list the bosses that are a part of Shadow of the Erdtree's main story or its major side quests. The smaller dungeon bosses are even more optional, and while they can drop useful items and spells, you'll find the vast majority of rewards before facing them rather than one for beating the dungeon boss. You only need to defeat four bosses out of the fifteen on this list to "finish" the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Those bosses are Messmer, the Impaler; Romina, Saint of the Bud; Needle Knight Leda and her companions; and the final boss. Many of the remaining ten require additional exploration and quest progression to unlock. Almost all the side bosses are harder than the required ones, though the final fight beats them all for difficulty. I've primarily listed the bosses in order of difficulty, but because you can skip and/or return to so much of Shadow of the Erdtree, I've also taken the most natural order into account. Lastly, the bosses you have to go way out of your way to find are listed further down than those you would reach via more common progression.1 Rellana, Twin Moon Knight Screenshot by Destructoid Found at the top of Castle Ensis, Rellana is a bit further into the map than the Dancing Lion of Belurat Tower, but she's also significantly easier to beat. She's a more traditional Elden Ring humanoid boss with a shorter attack list, attacks that have simple tells, and a large but not overwhelming amount of health. She won't ask you to learn or relearn any mechanics from the base game, and her movements should be familiar, if a bit floaty, compared to enemies you've faced before. You can skip Castle Ensis, and thus Rellana, entirely by using a sealed spiritspring in the southeasternmost portion of the Gravesite Plain, which takes you to the Fort of Reprimand in the southeast of the Scadu Altus. As such, you can return to Castle Ensis with more collected Scadutree Fragments, making Rellana a much easier fight. Divine Beast Dancing Lion Screenshot by Destructoid I suggest saving the Dancing Lion until you have at least level 8-10 Scadutree Blessing. Much less, and it can easily two or three-shot even level 200 characters with almost any attack. That's especially true of the second and third phases. You can get up to seven Fragments if you fully clear the Gravesite Plain, which can be enough to justify the fight. The Golden Hippopotamus Screenshot by Destructoid Between the two optional Shadow Keep bosses, the Golden Hippopotamus is both easier to beat and easier to find. You'll face it as your first challenge shortly after walking through the Keep's front gate and taking the elevator up. The biggest problem with the fight is the size of the arena compared to the boss's girth — it's easy for the hippo to fill a good half of the area in a single attack. However, its attack list, relative difficulty compared to the other options, and simplicity of discovery put it first. Commander Gaius Screenshot by Destructoid To even reach Commander Gaius, you need to enter the Shadow Keep from the east via the Church District. You'll need to travel around Bonny Village to get there. However, I recommend always beating Commander Gaius, the second optional Shadow Keep boss, for a few reasons. Five of them in fact: the five Scadutree Fragments you'll find west of his arena. The fight isn't particularly fun, bordering more on annoying than enjoyable, but it's also fairly straightforward to master. The roll timings for Gaius's attacks and the attack patterns are well-telegraphed, leaving execution the main determining factor in achieving victory. Messmer the Impaler Screenshot by Destructoid You should have a Scadutree Blessing of at least ten by the time you fight Messmer at the top of the Shadow Keep, so long as you collected most of the Fragments in the Gravesite Plain, Scadu Altus, and within the Keep itself. The Messmer fight should be your first real challenge in Shadow of the Erdtree. If nothing else, it's the best fight you can reach by this time in the DLC, providing a brutal fight that's satisfying to master. Putrescent Knight Screenshot by Destructoid The Putrescent Knight is the first boss in Shadow of the Erdtree that takes you well off the beaten path, found as it is deep in the Stone Coffin Fissure. The entrance is at the southern edge of the Cerulean Coast, and you enter the zone after Miquella shatters his Great Rune as you approach the Shadow Keep. The Knight is at the very bottom of the Fissure, guarding St. Trina, and it's a less technical fight than Messmer or the Dancing Lion. It's also a bit easier, so long as you know that you can jump to avoid the blue flame the boss summons in its second phase. Metyr, Mother of Fingers Screenshot by Destructoid I've placed Metyr here on the list for two reasons. First, by this point, you'll have easy access to the Church of Manus Metyr and both of the finger ruins. You'll encounter the Church on your way toward the Shadow Keep from the east. You should also have the O, Mother Gesture from Bonny Village, and you'll need it to open the way to the Hinterlands Finger Ruins. Second, beating Metyr gives you a chance to grab the Sword of Night from Jolan and the ability to craft the Staff of the Great Beyond from Metyr's Remembrance. The Sword of Night is one of the best Katanas in Elden Ring, and the Staff of the Great Beyond can cast both Sorceries and Incantations. Jori, Elder Inquisitor Screenshot by Destructoid No FromSoftware game would be complete without a boss made of mobs, and while Jori, the Elder Inquisitor, is one of the studio's better showings, it's still more frustrating than fun. You can't even reach Jori without completing the Darklight Catacombs, which you can only get to by the end of the river leading south from the Shadow Keep. Said river is only accessible via a coffin hidden behind two illusory walls beneath the bridge leading to Specimen Storage in the Keep. Oh, and you can't access the Abyssal Woods or Midra's Manse without beating Jori, making him "mandatory" if you want all the Remembrances in the DLC. Midra, Lord of Frenzied Flame Screenshot by Destructoid In the far west of the Abyssal Woods, at the top of Midra's Manse, is poor Midra. I much prefer fighting him to Metyr, but I do think Metyr is harder. I've placed Midra later than Metyr due to how deadly the path to reaching him is. A hidden catacomb, the Jori fight, the Aging Untouchables in the Abyss, and all the madness effects in Manse — getting to him is a lot. Your reward is one of the best fights in Shadow of the Erdtree. Scadutree Avatar Screenshot by Destructoid Deep below the Shadow Keep at the literal Scadutree Base is its rotted sunflower avatar. The Scadutree Avatar is one of the easier later-game optional bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree. I recommend facing it when returning to the Shadow Keep once it's time to proceed west and progress the story. The Avatar's attack list is relatively short, very weak to fire, and technically still three-shot the unprepared. Still, the fight is much more manageable than any other in the DLC, provided you hit the boss in the head. Romina, Saint of the Bud Screenshot by Destructoid Found at the western portion of the Rauh Ruins, Romina is one of the easier bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree, though that doesn't make her actually easy. Her attacks have a long reach, and many apply Scarlet Rot. She's also one of the few required fights in the DLC, as access to the final dungeon is impossible without beating her. I've placed Romina at this point in the list because if you follow the bosss order I've presented, Romina will be a nice bit of relief from the barnburners you've fought so far. Needle Knight Leda Screenshot by Destructoid Near the top of Enir-Ilim, guarding the path to the final boss of Shadow of the Erdtree, are Needle Knight Leda and whatever companions she can claim. The number of enemies you fight in this encounter and who you can call on for aid depends on how many or how few NPC side quests you've completed and their outcomes. For instance, Thiollier and Hornsent can be enemies or friends in this fight, whereas Morne can only be an enemy. Dead NPCs, or those whose quests you don't complete, won't show up. You might notice a glaring boss omission at this point in the list. We're getting to him. Ancient Dragon Man Screenshot by Destructoid The Ancient Dragon Man is on this list for the same reason Jori is: you don't reach the boss beyond without defeating him. He's essentially an NPC fight, and while his damage is absurd, it's no less than other Elden Ring NPCs. Too much damage and health, the ability to act in ways regular player characters can't, and so on. However, the great katana the Dragon Man drops is a fantastic weapon for the next boss on our list. Bayle the Dread Screenshot by Destructoid As optional superbosses go, Bayle is no Malenia, but we do have a guide on how to beat him if you need help. That said, he's probably the hardest boss in the DLC outside of the final one, so saving him to the end of a playthrough only makes sense. And while he's not the only boss on the Jagged Peak, you can't run from his fight like you can against Sennesax. Additionally, even with maximum or near-maximum Scadutree Blessing, Bayle's two-shot potential is incredibly high. That goes double for his second phase. His weakness against anti-dragon weapons can give you an advantage. The Final Boss Screenshot by Destructoid The final boss of Shadow of the Erdtree has been significantly nerfed since the release of the DLC, but he remains the greatest challenge you'll face in the Realm of Shadow. His health pool, damage output, and the chaos he can bring to the fight are unmatched. This final fight can spiral out of control faster than anywhere else in the DLC, and my first fight took 40 hours before I saw the victory screen. Learning this fight is much easier than it once was, and if you have a solid handle on the mechanics, a lot of the difficulty melts away. Just don't get ******. That's my best boss order for experiencing the main and side story beat in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. You can find more than 20 other bosses in the catacombs scattered throughout the Realm of Shadow, but they offer nothing to the DLC's narrative beyond the lore in the items they drop. Many are also suped-up world enemies, earning them another demerit. Now go, Tarnished, and explore the Realm of Shadow, and don't forget to enjoy the ruckus! The post What is the best boss order for Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]