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Disney Dreamlight Valley’s first free update of 2025 is nearly here, and it promises lots of fresh content to delve into. If you’re looking forward to it, you may want to know exactly when the Tales of Agrabah update will be released. This update includes two new characters, a Realm to explore, another Star Path event, and so much more. There’s plenty to see and do, so if you want to start playing as soon as possible, here is the exact time and date the Tales of Agrabah update will be released for Disney Dreamlight Valley. View the full article

Following an uproar over the new Rainbow Six Siege operator Rauora, Ubisoft has quietly made a change to the character's biography, moving her date of birth from March 15 to May 11. The original birthdate coincided with two mass shootings at mosques that left 51 people dead and 89 others injured in Christchurch, New Zealand, the city where Rauora was born... Read more.View the full article

Welcome back to Waifu Wednesday, Niche Gamer’s column where we talk about characters, their appeal, and a little on their history. This week’s Waifu is Squirrel Girl from Marvel Rivals. Specifically from Marvel Rivals because goodness did she get done dirty by 2015’s The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and we won’t be acknowledging it. We’ll give a pass to […] Source View the full article

Marvel Rivals’ first mid-season update adds The Thing and Human Torch, completing the Fantastic Four—but players worry the fiery superhero could overshadow another hero. In a Reddit discussion, Marvel Rivals players are getting worried about the possibility of Human Torch taking away the spotlight from Iron Man, who is one of the other aerial duelists in the game. “What will be even point in picking up Iron Man anymore,” one player asked, highlighting how Johnny Storm will be a perfect Duelist compared to Tony Stark. View the full article

Palworld has revealed that it has amassed more than 32 million players across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One, a little over a year after its monumental launch. Developed by Pocketpair, Palworld is currently in early access. View the full article

Made by the original creators behind the legendary Fallout New Vegas, Avowed is shaping up to be a story-rich RPG experience with a unique presentation of the genre. Taking heavy inspiration from games like Skyrim, Dragon Age, and even D&D,Avowed offers classic action-adventure gameplay set in a fantastical world that's crossed with the mutated horror of annihilation. While these combinations make for a unique gameplay offering, its fleshed-out inspirations leave the door open for a future adaptation with incredible potential. View the full article

Xbox is looking to utilize its just announced generative AI model for the preservation of classic video games, it’s said. On Wednesday, Microsoft’s gaming division announced Muse, a generative AI model that it says can generate “game visuals, controller actions, or both.” The company’s main demonstration of Muse showed how it could generate video game visuals using training data from Ninja Theory’s 2020 game Bleeding Edge. However, it also discussed how Muse could help preserve classic games in the future. Read More... View the full article

Imperator Titans are the largest ground-based war machines in the arsenal of Warhammer 40k's Imperium of Man - 330-foot tall walking cathedrals, with gun arms half a football field long. So, I've often wondered: what would I see and hear when one turns its barrels on me and fires? As of today, I'm no longer curious, though, because the work of two intrepid YouTubers has created a one-minute animation of that exact experience, in awesome, terrifying detail. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Warhammer 40k lore: All 21 Primarchs, explained Get a trio of Warhammer 40k strategy bangers at 91% off - for one day only! The best Warhammer 40k games View the full article

Huge, game-redefining patches are the norm in Dota 2, but even so, there’s always some fun to be had whenever they come out. In Patch 7.38, which changed the entire map and most heroes in the game, Techies can now solo Roshan by letting him voluntarily walk through a minefield. This latest update, released on Feb. 19, once again influenced the layout of the Dota 2 map. By expanding the river, Roshan’s old pit was washed out and flooded, so Ice Frog decided to put him back in his old spots—between mid and the side lanes. Instead of teleporting through the gate, Roshan now simply walks from one pit to the other, crossing the mid lane every five minutes. However, he likely doesn’t expect Techies to come out of nowhere with dozens of mines planted to take him down while he’s on a stroll, which is exactly what this sly hero can do as of this Dota 2 patch. View the full article

For a while now, many AI researchers have been working to integrate a so-called "world model" into their systems. Ideally, these models could infer a simulated understanding of how in-game objects and characters should behave based on video footage alone, then create fully interactive video that instantly simulates new playable worlds based on that understanding. Microsoft Research's new World and Human Action Model (WHAM), revealed today in a paper published in the journal Nature, shows how quickly those models have advanced in a short time. But it also shows how much further we have to go before the dream of on AI crafting complete, playable gameplay footage from just some basic prompts and sample video footage are reality. More consistent, more persistent Much like Google's Genie model before it, WHAM starts by training on "ground truth" gameplay video and input data provided by actual players. In this case, that data comes from Bleeding Edge, a 4 vs. 4 online brawler released in 2020 by Microsoft subsidiary Ninja Theory. By collecting actual player footage since launch (as allowed under the game's EULA), Microsoft gathered the equivalent of seven player-years' worth of gameplay video paired with real player inputs. Read full article Comments View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind is getting two major updates filled with exciting features to take the colorful martial arts action to the next level, with the first dropping sometime this week. While Power Rangers fans didn’t get a new series in 2024, they were treated to a nostalgic throwback to the side-scrolling beat-em-ups of old with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind. This 2D brawler puts players behind the helmets of the original teenagers with attitude as they battle against the evil Robo-Rita in a plot that ties into 2023’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once and Always Netflix special. View the full article

Avowed breaks the RPG mold in a few ways, and one of the most exciting is that you're not limited in what weapon types you can equip, allowing you to make your own class based on which weapons feel best to you. The weapons you start with are, of course, pale imitations of the power of weapons later in the game, and finding these powerful armaments will augment the build you craft as you level up. Choose weapons that complement the strengths of your chosen skills while also covering your weaknesses in combat. View the full article

Breaking into the free-to-play FPS space is incredibly difficult, but it's something that Delta Force has succeeded in doing so far. The military shooter's free multiplayer offering, which takes on both Battlefield and extraction games like Escape From Tarkov, has been well received and attracts strong player counts on Steam, and later this week it'll introduce its ****** Hawk Down campaign. However, less than 48 hours before it launches, developer Team ***** has announced a last minute u-turn - a very good u-turn, mind you. Delta Force's ****** Hawk Down campaign will no longer be a paid DLC - it'll be free for everyone. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Delta Force controller support explained Delta Force's delayed ****** Hawk Down campaign just got a new release date All Delta Force operators View the full article

Henry may be a knight in shining armor throughout most of your adventure with him, but sometimes it's better to be sneaky. Being quiet in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 means knowing how to stealth knockout and kill efficiently. To stealth knockout a person in Kingdom Come 2, you must sneak behind them and press the appropriate button or key to begin the chokehold maneuver. What you press to stealth grab differs based on your platform: F key on keyboard Left trigger on an Xbox pad L2 on a PlayStation controller How to get a stealth knockout in Kingdom Come 2 Pressing the correct button or key doesn't guarantee that a hapless guard or bandit is instantly put to sleep, though. Wait a moment after grabbing them and press the left mouse button (left trigger on an Xbox pad or L2 on a PlayStation controller) when the blue swords icon appears. Press the button in conjunction with the icon, which flashes when done correctly. Henry will choke out his target if it works, letting you grab the body or drop it to the ground. Screenshot by Destructoid But what happens when they fight back? Some may try and wrestle themselves free of Henry's grasp. When that happens, the Perfect Block (green shield) icon flashes across the screen. You only have a moment to stop them from breaking free. If they succeed, the stealth mission is a bust because now you have to fight an angry, yelling foe. Screenshot by Destructoid Press the attack button in time with the green shield icon to prevent them from breaking the grasp. For PC users, that's the right mouse button. It's the right trigger on Xbox and R2 on a PlayStation controller. The timing can be mercilessly short, so make sure you're prepared to hit the button every time you grasp an enemy. How to stealth kill You can only stealth kill someone in Kingdom Come 2 when you have a dagger equipped. Unlike many games, the dagger in Kingdom Come 2 is more of a tool than a traditional weapon. The default dagger has no attributes beyond weight, health, and price. You can't use it in combat; it's a device for killing quickly and quietly, nothing more. Screenshot by Destructoid To stealth kill an enemy in Kingdom Come 2, you must sneak behind a person as usual and hold the stealth grab button — don't tap it. Doing so sees Henry whip out the shiv and hold it to his victim's throat. Killing the target takes them out of the picture for good. How to train stealth takedowns and get a dagger early in Kingdom Come 2 One of the best things to do early in your run of Kingdom Come 2 is to head southeast to the Lower Semine Mill for some stealth training. It may not seem like it at first, but the mill is home to a clandestine stealth operation run by the head miller. You can almost think of it as the game's version of Bethesda's popular Thieves Guild faction from The Elder Scrolls games. Screenshot by Destructoid Go to the mill and speak with Miller Kreyzl. Ask him for work, and he'll put you on task to lug around heavy sacks — the start of the Materia Prima activity. Complete the job to learn about Kreyzl's true nature, and he'll offer to teach you the trade. Agree, and speak with Hired Hand Hensel, who'll teach you the basics of stealth takedowns and pickpocketing. Screenshot by Destructoid Here is where you can train your stealth skills and learn the basics of medieval skullduggery. It's also a good place to get some early lockpicks and a free dagger. You can get a dagger in the barn Hensel brings you for stealth training. After successfully knocking him out a couple of times, he'll tell you to take it for when you need to kill your targets. Next to the dagger are a handful of lockpicks. Typically, you can find daggers scattered around the world, such as in loot containers. You can also purchase them from certain shopkeepers. For example, Fence Whitebeard at the Nomad camp has one for *****. Screenshot by Destructoid Miller Kreyzl also has stealth-specific missions for you to complete. After you finish training, talk to him again and start a series of sneaky side quests. Best skills for stealth knockouts There are skills you should unlock if you want to maximize your effectiveness in stealth. Check out: One Way or Another (Stealth Skill - Level 6)If an enemy will gain a debuff if they break your grasp. Lasts for 20 seconds. Sandman (Strength Skill - Level 12)It's easier to knockout or stealth kill an enemy. Best of luck in all your sneaking adventures. Remember: if you're caught, Miller Kreyzl will disavow all knowledge about you. The post How to stealth knockout and kill in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Gameloft has officially unveiled the next major update for Disney Dreamlight Valley, and fans of Aladdin are in for a treat. As previously teased, the Disney Dreamlight Valleyupdate, set to launch on February 26, will introduce new content inspired by the beloved animated film, featuring the arrival of Aladdin himself, alongside Princess Jasmine. View the full article

Last year was an indie year, but no game proves that better than Palworld, whose developers announced that the game amassed over 32 million players in its first year on the market. This places the indie title way above several AAA releases, proving massive budgets aren’t the key to success. Pocketpair, the developer behind this indie smash hit, announced this colossal milestone on X on Feb. 19, Palworld‘s first birthday. Having launched in January 2024, the game has since pulled in over 32 million players across all platforms, cementing itself in the gaming hall of fame both in terms of popularity and quality. It’s also the third-most played game on Steam of all time, only trailing behind PUBG, which paved the way for battle royale games in 2017, and ****** Myth: Wukong, which had an unprecedented launch in China. Being an indie title, Palworld has once again proved that massive AAA budgets don’t mean those games will actually land with players—a point particularly illustrated by the fact that a sea of AAA endeavors launched in 2024 failed to reach even a fraction of the players Palworld did. View the full article

On February 19, Final Fantasy 14 revealed that the Moogle Treasure Trove would return ahead of the Seekers of Eternity content update. Dubbed The Hunt for Phantasmagoria, Final Fantasy 14 players will have just under four weeks, starting on February 26, to complete various challenges and earn rare cosmetic rewards for their collections. View the full article

It has been two years since Hogwarts Legacy was released. It has captured the hearts of players worldwide, becoming one of the most successful games in recent memory. Its open-world design, attention to detail, and immersion make a person feel like a true part of the Harry Potter experience, which no other game in the franchise has ever been able to do before. View the full article

The Void Sails demo will be available until March 3 ahead of the game's full launch on May 1. View the full article

Breaking into the free-to-play FPS space is incredibly difficult, but it's something that Delta Force has succeeded in doing so far. The military shooter's free multiplayer offering, which takes on both Battlefield and extraction games like Escape From Tarkov, has been well received and attracts strong player counts on Steam, and later this week it'll introduce its ****** Hawk Down campaign. However, less than 48 hours before it launches, developer Team ***** has announced a last minute u-turn - a very good u-turn, mind you. Delta Force's ****** Hawk Down campaign will no longer be a paid DLC - it'll be free for everyone. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Delta Force controller support explained Delta Force's delayed ****** Hawk Down campaign just got a new release date All Delta Force operators View the full article

Right now, picking up Pokémon TCG singles can be an expensive endeavor. While there are some underrated cards, most modern chase cards have shot up in price following the recent bubble of hype. However, this beautiful Pokémon Charizard ex SIR from Obsidian Flames has somehow avoided the huge price hikes. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This Pokémon Pocket deck is crushing tournaments without a single Ex card All Legendary Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon in order Pokémon TCG's surprise Feraligatr deck is dominating the post-rotation meta View the full article

Microsoft released a new, lengthy research document about a “generative AI model designed for gameplay ideation,” and the reaction to it has been almost universally negative. Codenamed “Muse,” the model was developed by AI initiatives at Microsoft in concert with Hellblade dev studio Ninja Theory. Microsoft said its research focuses on “exploring the capabilities that models like Muse need to effectively support human creatives.” View the full article

The Pokémon European International Championships are just around the corner, promising a vibrant weekend showcasing the best players across various games in the franchise. Whether you’re going in-person or watching from home, it’s looking like an electrifying event. If you’re hoping to catch the best matches for your favorite game, the vast majority of the matches will be available to watch live in several locations online. Here’s how to watch Pokémon EUIC 2025, including the dates and times for every event. View the full article

A new leak suggests that the launch date for the new Asus ROG XG Mobile external GPU (eGPU) is imminent. This portable gaming GPU will provide gamers with a plug-in upgrade to either an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 or RTX 5070 Ti for their gaming laptop or handheld gaming PC. However, while it will be a tempting performance upgrade for many gamers, its rumored price could put many off. While most eGPUs are glorified external docks for your existing graphics card to plug into, this particular Asus model is a much smaller, all-in-one solution. The new ROG XG uses the laptop equivalent GPUs of some of the best graphics cards from Nvidia, with an RTX 5090 model offered for maximum performance, while the RTX 5070 Ti model is a more affordable option. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 and 5080 GPU prices are already rising This Asus motherboard feature could damage your GPU, but the company denies it Asus set to ditch Intel for AMD Ryzen CPU in new NUC mini gaming PC, says leak View the full article

GameSir is synonymous with pushing Hall Effect thumbsticks into super affordable PC controllers and it's back again with the Super Nova, this time promising noise-free ABXY buttons. For just $44.99, you can bag yourself a stylish Hall Effect controller that's quiet, wireless, and super responsive thanks to a 1,000Hz polling rate. Whether or not the GameSir Super Nova is good enough to be considered one of the best PC controllers remains to be seen, however, in terms of pure value, it's hard to argue with what it offers for just a fraction of the price compared to the likes of the Razer Wolverine V3 Pro. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This new game controller has TMR sticks and Hall Effect triggers for under $50 View the full article