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It wasn't just Counter-Strike: Source and Day of Defeat: Source that received big updates today, as Valve also published a new update for Team Fortress 2 along with updating the Source SDK to include TF2! Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Upcoming “medievalpunk” hack-and-slash Reignbreaker brings defiance to the roguelike genre, and we got to take an early look at it. In Reignbreaker, players are put in the shoes of Clef, an ex-soldier who now seeks to take down the queen’s private regiment. Things aren’t so easy, though, as her sister is still a loyal part […] Source View the full article

A new card game inspired by Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is scheduled to be released in Spring 2025. A popular spin-off of the Borderlands franchise, Tiny Tina's Wonderlands is seen by many players as the perfect inspiration for a tabletop game, as the title takes place in a Dungeons and Dragons-inspired world. View the full article

A nice surprise for some classic Valve games today with multiple titles like Counter-Strike: Source and Day of Defeat: Source getting major updates. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Marvel Rivals is a big hit—the first real challenger to the long-time hero shooter big dog Overwatch. Yet amidst that success, with more than 200,000 people playing on Steam alone right now, game director Thaddeus Sasser says he and the rest of the Marvel Rivals development team in the US have been laid off... Read more.View the full article

What are the best weapons in Avowed? If you're constantly changing out your weapons or finding new gear and you're not sure which direction to take your build in, we've put together a list of the best early-game weapons to get you started. The best Avowed builds largely depend on which weapon you've invested in. With four upgrade tiers available for each normal weapon and further upgrades within that, it can be a little overwhelming to know where to put those hard-earned upgrade materials. We recommend seeking out unique weapons, which boast powerful stats and enchantments that can be upgraded five times to legendary tier. As upgrade materials are also quite scarce at the beginning of the game, and combat becomes increasingly unforgiving, we've put together a list of Avowed weapons to give you the best start. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best Avowed settings for max fps Avowed guides How long is Avowed? View the full article

A cross between early GTA and the 1950s Americana satire in Fallout, Deliver At All Costs is a chaotic romp through a seaside resort town. The year is 1959 and you are Winston Green, a downtrodden courier with a shady past and a bad case of road rage. Tasked with delivering absurd items like a ticking bomb or a giant marlin almost as big as his truck, Winston finds himself in an ever-spiraling descent through the criminal underworld of St Monique. If you've ever wanted to wreak havoc in a town straight out of American Graffiti or Grease, you can check out the Deliver At All Costs demo right now. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Deliver At All Costs is a grin-inducing driving game with GTA DNA View the full article

The third week of Episode: Heresy continues to build more intrigue in Destiny 2, adding a trio of Quests centered around the Hive on the Moon. All Guardians must do is eliminate three Wizards, but the foes can be trickier to encounter than you might initially imagine. Episode: Heresy acts as the finale to The Final Shape expansion for Destiny 2, and it hasn't pulled punches in regards to content. Three weeks in, and players already have a new Dungeon, the Derealize Exotic mission, and a new player-favorite activity, The Nether. Week three continues the story in Heresy, but a hurdle presents itself as three MacGuffins from Wizards scattered around the Moon. These foes aren't immediately apparent, and it'll require a bit of work from players before they make themselves known. Mission Dossier: Hive Hacking Screenshot by Destructoid When Guardians reach Step 17 of the "Act I: Echoed Warnings" Quest, they'll be prompted to complete three objectives before additional progress can be made. The Quests are available from a second page on the Shaping Slab in Eris' Flat in The Last City, and each takes players to the Moon. The three variations are Lightsinger's Limb, Blade Navigator's Head, and Cultist's Limb. Blade Navigator's Head Screenshot by Destructoid The easiest to accomplish is the Blade Navigator's Head Quest, as Guardians can find the objective marker only a short distance away from the landing zone in Sorrow's Harbor. Players will notice a Hive ritual circle by the stairs leading up into The Scarlet Keep. Initially, the circle may not yield any foes. However, some should appear after Guardians partake in a bit of the Altars of Sorrow public event. It's unclear if Altars of Sorrow progress is required to make the target appear, but the Wizard spawned shortly after I completed a round myself. When Sarûk ur-Omni appears, it won't take much effort to beat the foe. Afterward, players will automatically collect the Head of Sarûk ur-Omni. Cultist's Limb Screenshot by Destructoid Next up, players can start to move towards the Catacombs in search of the Wizard Iyx ur-Anûkru. If Guardians are having trouble locating the Catacombs, they can make their way through the relatively linear path to the Circle of Bones in the Hellmouth. From there, the Catacombs can be accessed from the final passage on the right side. Descending down the dark stairway, players will actually see Iyx ur-Anûkru, but a shield initially protects the Wizard. To make the foe damageable, Guardians must locate and shoot three Hive runes scattered around the area. One is on the right side of the room, immediately visible after walking down a set of stairs. Another is on the left side of the room, a bit further towards the back. The last Rune is stuck on the middle door at the rear of the chamber. Once all three Runes are activated, the shield protecting Iyx ur-Anûkru will dissipate. Players can make short work of the Wizard, and they'll automatically collect the Hand of Iyx ur-Anûkru. Lightsinger's Limb Screenshot by Destructoid Heading back into the Hive's turf, Guardians can make their way towards the Summoning Pits to search for the next Wizard, Yor ur-Halaku. After arriving at the door leading into the Summoning Pits proper, players will be prompted to unlock the chamber. Inside, a brawl is breaking out between an Overload Champion Vex Minotaur and a sizable Hive force. After working through the Hive foot troops and air-bound Shriekers, Guardians can take care of the Minotaur and any lingering enemies. Once enough Hive go down, Yor ur-Halaku will appear at the ritual circle. Much like the other Wizards, this one shouldn't prove much of an issue. The Hand of Yor ur-Halaku is collected automatically when the enemy is defeated. With all three Wizard parts, Guardians can head back to the Shaping Slab for rewards and Quest progress. Each Hive Hacking Quest rewards two Essence of Desire and a reprised weapon. In addition to the tangible rewards, players will also progress the Act I Quest, opening up the Kludge mission. The post Where to find Wizards for Destiny 2’s Hive Hacking missions appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Marvel Rivals game director Thaddeus Sasser and his team were laid off by NetEase Games on Feb. 18, he announced on LinkedIn. This move comes despite the game's successful launch in December 2024 and an estimated $130 million in first-month revenue, according to ******** outlet Game Look. "My stellar, talented team just helped deliver an incredibly successful new franchise in Marvel Rivals for NetEase Games," Sasser wrote. "And were just laid off!" It remains unclear how many employees were affected, the size of Sasser’s team, or how many developers are still working on Marvel Rivals. Destructoid has reached out to Sasser and NetEase Games for comment. Screenshot by Destructoid The Marvel Rivals layoffs come just two months after NetEase Games relocated staff from its mobile title Operation Apocalypse to other departments. Additionally, Liquid Swords Studio, which is backed by NetEase, recently announced it is also reducing its workforce. There are no indications that Marvel Rivals staff members outside the U.S. were affected by the layoffs. However, at least two level designers and the game director were let go, confirming that those impacted were directly involved in the game's development. Marvel Rivals' success was already putting pressure on Overwatch The timing of the layoffs contradicts the game’s strong momentum. Marvel Rivals has maintained 200,000+ concurrent players on PC, according to Steam Charts, and was already being acknowledged by Blizzard as a serious competitor to Overwatch, which had previously dominated the hero shooter genre. "We're obviously in a new competitive landscape that I think, for Overwatch, we've never really been in before," Overwatch 2 director Aaron Keller told GamesRadar. "There is pressure on the Overwatch team, and a lot of it is internal," he admitted, referring to how Marvel Rivals is making his team ask if they're making the "best possible game" they can make. The post Marvel Rivals’ game director and team laid off despite strong launch appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Despite being a core mechanic of the Exploration Age, treasure fleets and treasure resources aren't particularly well explained within Civilization 7. To complete the age's economic legacy path, you need to acquire 30 treasure fleet points, which is far easier than it sounds once the mechanic is properly explained. View the full article

A little over two months after its hugely successful launch, the US-based developers behind Marvel Rivals, including its game director, have reportedly been hit with layoffs. Posting on his LinkedIn profile on Tuesday, NetEase’s California-based game director Thaddeus Sasser claimed that an unspecified number of Marvel Rivals developers had been let go, including himself. “This is such a weird industry,” he wrote. “My stellar, talented team just helped deliver an incredibly successful new franchise in Marvel Rivals for NetEase Games …and were just laid off!” Read More... View the full article

The Tomb has been raided time and time again, but not everyone has been able to finish the Easter egg quest. Season Two Reloaded of ****** Ops 6 adds Directed Mode to The Tomb to help those players along, alongside several other additions like multiple weapons, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and a lot more. View the full article

With League of Legends’ ever-expanding roster, champions often break into the esports meta through major reworks or buffs. But one jungler defied the norm—after nearly a decade of near-total obscurity, she’s suddenly a dominant force in pro play. In a Reddit thread, League players are talking about Vi’s initial entry into the esports scene, and many are pleasantly surprised to find out that the champion—despite releasing in 2012—could never find her place in the meta and always remained a niche pick for players until 10 years after her release. View the full article

Avowed includes a quest that is a clear reference to one of Obsidian’s other action RPGs, Fallout: New Vegas. New Vegas is easily one of Obsidian’s most beloved titles, so it’s not too surprising to see the game referenced in Avowed. However, while the Easter egg itself isn’t too subtle, Avowed’s designers did a good job including the reference to the world of Eora without making it feel out of place. Players not familiar with Fallout: New Vegas therefore won’t feel like the quest is strange or out of place. View the full article

Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6's Season 2 refresh is almost here and Treyarch has laid out everything fans can expect when it goes live on Thursday. Season 2 of Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6began back in January and added a wealth of new 6v6 multiplayer maps and weapons, a new Zombies map, and more. Season 2 Reloaded is looking to add even more new content to the game to help hold fans over until Season 3. View the full article

Ready to reload? Call of Duty is back with another Reloaded update and we know plenty of content coming in the patch notes already. Season Two Reloaded in ****** Ops 6 and Warzone includes the Ninja Turtles and all of their weapons, plus a whole lot more along the way as season two winds down and heads into season three, which is likely to begin near the end of March. View the full article

Developer Dead Mage has introduced a 4-player co-op feature to Wizard of Legend 2, allowing players to dive into the game with up to three more friends in local or online play. This new feature in the dungeon-crawling roguelite indie game is now available on Steam for PC players. View the full article

A new expansion to Headquarters World War 2 brings its brand of realistic turn-based strategy to the harsh winter conditions of the Battle of the Bulge. Like the winter campaign for which it is named, Headquarters World War 2: Ardennes is harsh and blistering. Across two campaigns and sixteen new scenarios, players can recreate iconic battles such as the Siege of Bastogne, the St. Vith Assault, and the Push for Celles. The best part? It's out right now. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New, intensely realistic Steam strategy game feels like a WW2 XCOM Huge new WW2 strategy game is so popular the demo has been extended Battle through Normandy XCOM-style in Headquarters: World War II, out in 2022 View the full article

What's in the Fisch Mariana's Veil update? Here's the low-down. From the fresh rods to a quick way to complete the new bestiaries, we'll walk you through the major February Fisch expansion as it drops, including guiding the game's now traditionally tricky puzzles. Here a little early? Stick around to learn the latest Mariana's Veil leaks, teases, and new content hints. While you wait, check out our list of the best Roblox games. That way you can find something new to play to pass the time. Or check out our guide on the Fisch Volcano guide to complete the Ashfall event before it's too late. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: SpongeBob Tower Defense codes February 2025 Anime Last Stand codes February 2025 GPO codes February 2025 View the full article

There’s not much left to go in The Sims 4’s Blast from the Past event, so if you want to make sure you manage to earn all event rewards, tackling every weekly task is crucial. There aren’t as many quests in week three, but they’re still tricky to finish. The prizes you can claim from this event are only available while it’s active, so if you’re hoping to unlock them, you need to work on all of the available event quests. Here are all of the quests and rewards in week three of the Blast from the Past event in The Sims 4. View the full article

NetEase Games has shared a first look at gameplay footage for Human Torch in Marvel Rivals. In addition to the fiery hero, players can expect to see The Thing make his debut in Marvel Rivals when a large mid-season update launches on February 21. As Season 1: Eternal Night Falls continues, The Fantastic Four will lead the charge against Dracula in an attempt to save a war-torn New York City. View the full article

Last year's Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth was a monumental RPG that effectively closed the series-spanning arc of legacy protagonist Kazuma Kiryu and stepped into the next chapter of Ichiban Kasuga's. It wasn't immediately clear where Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio could go next, and the reveal of a pirate-themed spinoff likely wasn't anyone's first guess. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is a direct sequel to Infinite Wealth that sends longtime series favorite Goro Majima on the series' wackiest adventure yet, taking him across the high seas, back to his action-brawler roots, and ending up as the best in the studio's brawler lineup. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Like A Dragon Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii has a new Steam demo, playable now Avowed and Pirate Yakuza players need this Intel Arc gaming GPU driver Pirate Yakuza system requirements View the full article

There hasn’t been a much ******* hit in video games in recent months than Marvel Rivals, but not even the team behind the successful hero shooter is safe from layoffs, apparently. NetEase Games game director Thaddeus Sasser, head of a team that has been working on Marvel Rivals, has announced on his LinkedIn page that his team has been let go from the studio despite the game’s big success in its first two months since launch. View the full article

Fearless Draft and the latest balance adjustments in League of Legends’ Patch 25.4 might finally give Teemo a chance to appear in the LEC. Historically overlooked in professional play, he’s received buffs that could make him a viable option, especially as teams are forced to expand their champion pools. The Swift Scout has been an elusive pick in the LEC, often dismissed as a meme rather than a viable option. Until now, Teemo has been played only once in the tier one competitive scene of the EMEA region, long before the LEC name existed, but the pick did not result in a win for the team. But with the Fearless Draft format and the latest buff in Patch 25.4, teams are forced to dig deep into their champion pools, and certain picks that are usually ignored might find their way onto the Rift. View the full article

NetEase has released a new dev update for Marvel Rivals, and it's good news for the grind. The free-to-play hero shooter currently has three different currencies: Chrono tokens, gold lattice, and blue units. Chrono tokens are a battlepass-exclusive currency earned as you progress and can be used to buy skins and various other cosmetics on that battle pass. For months players have complained that, once the battle pass is complete, you just earn more Chrono tokens but have nothing to spend them on... Read more.View the full article