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There were plenty of exciting games showcased at this year's PlayStation State of Play, but one of the most standout trailers was the reveal of Tides of Annihilation. Seeming like a cross between Elden Ring and Final Fantasy 7, the upcoming action-adventure game by Eclipse Glow Games looks like it has the potential to reach the same legendary heights as its competitors. While there's no release date slated yet for the upcoming action-adventure Tides of Annihilation, there's already plenty to unpack from the footage that's been revealed. View the full article

Today, the developers of Dead by Daylight at Behaviour Interactive have announced that they want to address the “many longstanding concerns ... Read more View the full article

Bethesda Softworks is offering fans the “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to become an NPC in The Elder Scrolls 6. The opportunity was shared on Monday as part of a Make-A-Wish charity auction, with the winning bidder able to create their own NPC for the next Elder Scrolls game. “This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity allows you to immortalize yourself in one of the most highly anticipated video games of all time, The Elder Scrolls VI,” the auction description reads. Read More... View the full article

I found out, while researching this game, that the term 'Broken Arrow' is used when a nuclear weapon goes missing. More exciting, perhaps, is that there was a John Woo film of the same name released in the '90s featuring John Travolta and Christian Slater. The trailer is fantastic, even if the movie doesn't seem to be. This, I believe, has nothing to do with the RTS game Broken Arrow, but a man can dream. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Command and Conquer style RTS Broken Arrow has hit 800,000 wishlists already Broken Arrow is the most-wanted milsim on Steam, and it just got a launch window Colossal military RTS game Broken Arrow launches new multiplayer playtest View the full article

The Moise Bombito Grassroot Greats SBC is now live in EA FC 25, and you can complete it to unlock a new card in Ultimate Team. To play with the item, you'll have to complete all the tasks that are part of this SBC before it expires from Ultimate Team. Let's take a look at how you can complete the challenge to obtain this special card, and if it's worth your fodder or not. EA FC 25 Moise Bombito Grassroot Greats SBC tasks The Moise Bombito Grassroot Greats SBC has three tasks, and here are their conditions. Task 1 - Ligue 1 Min. 1 Players from: Ligue 1 McDonald's Min. Team Rating: 84 Task 2 - Top Form Min. 1 Players: Team of the Week Min. Team Rating: 84 Task 3 - 85-Rated Squad Min. 1 Players: Team of the Week Min. Team Rating: 85 EA FC 25 Moise Bombito Grassroot Greats SBC solutions Here's a set of solutions you can use to complete Bombito's promo SBC in Ultimate Team. Task 1 - Ligue 1 Jonsdottir 82 Catarina Macario 84 Vlahovic 84 Dani Olmo 84 Aleix Garcia 84 Mbock 84 Bronze 85 Fabian Ruiz 82 Schar 82 Koulibaly 84 Acerbi 84 Task 2 - Top Form Jonsdottir 82 Catarina Macario 84 Vlahovic 84 Dani Olmo 84 Aleix Garcia 84 Mbock 84 Any 85-rated TOTW Fabian Ruiz 82 Schar 82 Koulibaly 84 Acerbi 84 Task 3 - 85-Rated Squad Any 88-rated TOTW item Caruso 84 Neville 83 Openda 85 Bright 85 Bruno Guimaraes 85 Aleix Garcia 84 Dabritz 84 Pavard 84 Coman 84 Koulibaly 84 For 75,000 coins worth of fodder, you'll get a really interesting item. This Bombito card can play as a LB and a CB, and it has three different roles++. On its face, this card is under the current power curve. However, he has 97 Pace and 88 Physicality, and he is one defensive evolution away from becoming a potentially top-tier item. If you have the fodder, make sure to complete the SBC. Even if you don't use him in your current lineup, there's every chance for the card to improve dramatically in the future. If you instead want a cheap SBC with immediate impact, make sure to check out our guide on the Morgan Rogers Future Stars SBC. The post EA FC 25 Moise Bombito Grassroot Greats SBC solutions appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

When you reach Shatterscarp and make your way to the town of Thirdborn, you'll encounter Chiko who is worried about their Uncle Keipo. He won't talk to anyone but hopes that a visit from a hero such as yourself may turn things around. After a quick conversation, Keipo requests you track down a Leviathan Heart from a temple where he set a bunch of different traps, so he can see it one last time before old age gets the better of him. But should you give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed? What happens if you give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed? Keipo will thank you for giving him the chance to kill himself before the Dreamscourge takes over and he risks killing Chiko and the other residents of Thirdborn. He'll say that Chiko will mourn him, but you've saved them a greater pain than they will ever know. Screenshot by Destructoid However, Chiko will be incredibly angry with you. They'll tell you they hope "the sands ******** you and you never come back to Thirdborn again!" So basically, not very well. The positive is that Keipo will give you Umpara's Spear, a unique weapon of exceptional quality. Screenshot by Destructoid I've listed the stats and the perks that it had for me below: Physical Damage: 88 Stun: 84 Stamina Cost: 13 Critical Hit Chance: 6% Enchantment 1: Deadly Mechanism - Power Attacks launch a poison dart. Enchantment 2: Strike the Heart - Critical Hit Damage +25% What happens if you don't give Keipo the Leviathan Heart? This was the option I went for. I chose to tell Keipo that I knew why he wanted the Leviathan Heart and his intentions to use it as a poison. I refused to give him the Leviathan Heart because I didn't want to play a part in his death. He'll tell you that "this path can only end badly for Chiko. Maybe the rest of Thirdborn, too. You may have doomed us all!" Screenshot by Destructoid After heading outside, you'll tell Chiko you didn't give him the Leviathan Heart. I offered to hold onto it and take it far away to keep it safe, to which they agreed. I also then told them that their Uncle Keipo wasn't just sick, he had the Dreamscourge and that he wanted to die before he turned. Keipo doesn't want to accept it and thinks there must be a way to stop it even if it were possible. With a 'Resolve' check, I told them there wasn't and we have to respect his choice, no matter how we feel about it. This puts Chiko in a predicament as they don't want him to suffer, but also don't want him to have the Leviathan Heart. After this, Chiko will tell you to take Keipo's armor. It was meant for them but they're not using it. This includes the following gear, with the following stats and enchantments: Stormdancer's ScaleMedium Armor, Unique, Superb Quality Damage Reduction: 15% Additional Damage Reduction: 47 Maximum Stamina: -25 Maximum Essence: -35 Sheltering Gale: 5% chance to avoid ranged damage Shock-Proofed: +30% resistance to Shock Accumulation Stormdancer's Gloves+10% Ability Cast Speed Thundering Blows: Power Attacks deal +5% bonus Shock Damage Stormdancer's Boots-10% incoming Fire, Frost, and Shock Damage Static Charge: +10% Shock Damage for 10 seconds after dodging Stormdancer's Ring+10% Shock Damage Screenshot by Destructoid Not only do you get to avoid playing a part in someone's death, but you also quite a lot of powerful gear. Which decision gives you the best outcome in the Heart of Valor side quest? From playing through both outcomes, I'd highly recommend not giving Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed. While you might feel like you're morally obligated to let him end his life before the Dreamscourge takes hold of him, the rewards you get from refusing to give him the Leviathan Heart and telling Chiko that their uncle has the deadly plague and wanted to put himself out of his misery, saving the town from a potential outbreak, are far better. Plus, this way, you'll allow Chiko to spend as much time with Keipo before he passes away. It might not be as pleasant a way to go out, but if you're just in it for the physical rewards, this is the option to choose. If you feel more morally obliged to let Keipo go out on his terms, then feel free to give him the Leviathan Heart. His spear is still pretty viable at this stage in the game, but it didn't work for my playstyle. I will say, however, that Avowed's side quests can have consequences that aren't immediately apparent. With Keipo also saying you might have doomed all of Thirdborn, I can't help but feel there's a chance not giving him the Leviathan Heart might come to haunt you further down the line. If there are any long-term consequences I encounter from having refused to give Keipo the Leviathan Heart, I'll update this article to let you know. That's everything you need to know on the Leviathan Heart decision in the Heart of Valor side quest in Avowed. Looking for more side quest advice? We've got you covered with guides on whether to confront the smugglers or report the refugees, the Dawntreader side quest decision, and all medallion locations for the Lost Suoles quest. The post Should you give Keipo the Leviathan Heart in Avowed? (Heart of Valor quest) appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

One of the bits of side content you can do in Avowed is tracking down the 'Ancient Memory' hiding away in each region. Not only do these provide a little more background and contextual lore to the Godlike, you'll also get some very useful Godlike abilities in the process. Plus, who doesn't enjoy going on a bit of a scavenger hunt? Well, maybe you if you're on this guide, so to save you some time, here's the Voice's memory location in Shatterscarp. Shatterscarp ancient memory location in Avowed The Voice's memory can be found at the very top of the 'Twin Offerings Overlook' in the southeast corner of the map, just west of the Sand Sea Oasis. I've marked the exact location in the screenshot below. Screenshot by Destructoid The 'Twin Offerings Outlook' is also where you'll go for the Xaurip Chief Grithin bounty, and getting this memory is best done immediately after defeating Grithin. That's because it's a bit of a trek up to the top, but if you've not got up there yet, look for the red wooden ramp on the east side of the mountain. Screenshot by Destructoid You'll now need to follow this wooden ramp as it weaves its way up to the top of the outlook. At times, jumps can come right after you turn corners, so take it slow the first time up to avoid falling to your death. Eventually, you'll climb a ledge and face off against Chieftain Grithin. Watch out as his melee attack can send you flying backward and, if you're not careful, off the edge of the cliff and to your death (speaking from experience here!). Once you've defeated Grithin in the Xaurip camp right toward the top of the outlook, you should see another ledge you can climb up. Before you go any further, you should see a little shrine right in front of you with some fish and other foods laid out. Alongside these, is the Hel's Tongue, a two-handed, exceptional quality, unique sword. Screenshot by Destructoid Follow this path and you'll eventually reach the summit of the outlook with the 'Ancient Memory' under a fancy-looking archway right on the edge, shown in the screenshot below. Walk on over to it and press X and you'll begin the cutscene where you can 'fill in the gaps' when prompted by The Voice. Screenshot by Destructoid After learning more of the story, you'll be rewarded with another Godlike Ability. For me, it was the 'Remembrance of Nimanna' ability, which increases your Maximum Stamina by 10%. That's everything you need to know to track down the Voice's memory in the Shatterscarp region. We've also got guides on the Voice's memory location in Dawnshore, and where to find the Cartographers in Dawnshore and Emerald Stair. The post Where to find the Voice’s memory in Shatterscarp appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

It's a hard thing to face, but let's face it together - The Elder Scrolls 6 is probably still a long way off. On the brighter side, we must be closer to the finish line than the starting blocks, given that it was revealed five and a half years ago at this point. Lord, I hope we are. I've been loosely optimistic that we'll hear more about TES 6 in 2025, and Bethesda has just (kinda) proved me right. Before you get too excited, no, it's not a new trailer, gameplay details, or even a vague Todd Howard quote. What it is though is an opportunity for you to be immortalized in The Elder Scrolls 6 as one of the game's NPCs. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Elder Scrolls 6 release date estimate, trailers, and latest news Bethesda won't just copy Baldur's Gate 3, ex Skyrim and Starfield dev says Elder Scrolls 6 revealed early due to fans' "pitchforks and torches" View the full article

PC gamers have two free games they can claim for their digital libraries right now, with one available on Steam and the other up for grabs on the Epic Games Store. PC gamers willing to use multiple launchers can get all kinds of free games every month, with no strings attached. Unlike the "free" games given away to console players, the free PC games usually don't require a subscription. View the full article

In documents and videos seen by Semafor, The Times outlined how staffers should and shouldn't use artificial intelligence. For example, employees are encouraged to use tools like GitHub Copilot for code creation, Google Vertex AI to help with product development, and certain AI tools from Amazon to craft quizzes, social... Read Entire Article View the full article

Just like the original game, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 features several hidden perks that you can unlock to make Henry even stronger. Unlocking some of these can be quite tricky, so here’s a guide on how to obtain all known secret perks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Table of contentsAll secret perks and how to unlock them in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2Master Strike (Swords)Hammerer Perk (Craftsmanship)Lab Dweller Perk (Alchemy)Resistance (Survival)Steak Tartare (Survival)Sticky Fingers (Thievery)Red Herring (Horsemanship)Good Old Pebbles (Horsemanship) All secret perks and how to unlock them in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 Unlocking secret perks requires you to perform specific feats or reach certain milestones. Each of these perks will give you a different buff depending on the type of unlock condition. There are currently eight confirmed secret perks to unlock for various buffs. Here’s a complete breakdown of how to unlock all secret perks in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. View the full article

Now that Elden Ring Nightreign's network test is complete and some players have actually had a chance to experience the gameplay for themselves, it's pretty clear that party balance is going to be incredibly important - maybe more than it should be. Combat in Nightreign is as challenging as any other FromSoft game, only slightly different due to the emphasis on cooperative multiplayer gameplay. After choosing from a handful of different playable characters, the game tosses players in the deep end to begin taking on enemies, exploring, and outrunning the encroaching rain. View the full article

Popular streamer Ninja has called out Epic Games for treating him unfairly compared to other streamers for Fortnite‘s new game mode. In a recent Twitch livestream, Ninja discussed how Epic Games seemed to prioritize a select few creators to promote Fortnite‘s nostalgic mode while leaving him behind. “I’m pretty sure Courage[JD], Tim[TheTatman], and a couple of other people got sponsored paid Fortnite ads to come back and play the OG Fortnite. Once I found out that they had ads, I was like dude… let’s see if they’d reach out to us,” the streamer said. View the full article

It feels like only yesterday we were reporting that Kingdom Come: Deliverance II had sold one million copies after its first ... Read more View the full article

Genshin Impact has officially unveiled Varesa, the upcoming 5-star from the Collective of Plenty, who is set to make her playable debut in Version 5.5. Despite never appearing in Genshin Impact prior to the upcoming patch, players are expecting a lot from Varesa. Many Genshin Impact players expected Iansan to be the 5-star of her tribe, which made some fans resentful of Varesa taking her place. However, this sentiment was quickly resolved after the beta for Version 5.5 began in earnest. View the full article

Gold represents the main form of currency in Civilization 7, and it plays a pretty important role in determining the success of your kingdom. Irrespective of civilization and age, Gold is always going to be extremely crucial to determining your success as a grand strategist. From creating new buildings to producing units, it will ultimately boil down to how much resource you have. Best ways to earn Gold in Civilization 7 There are different ways to obtain Gold, but certain ways are going to be far more efficient. Endeavors with Leaders: Endeavors are going to be one of the first methods of getting Gold, and it's also one of the most consistent ways to do so. When you meet a leader, click on their portrait. You'll want to focus on all the available Endeavors and the Open Markets type. This specific type of Endeavors will allow you to earn a fixed amount of Gold every turn. Additionally, establishing good relationships with other leaders in the form of Endeavors will also help you to benefit from improved Trade Relations, which in turn allows you to get more resources. Use of Resources: Resources play an important role in determining how much Gold you can get. You can allocate resources to your settlements to earn Gold passively. Certain resources with a "+4" or higher towards Gold should be your priority. Screenshot by Destructoid Use of Buildings: Just like certain resources, specific buildings in your settlements will allow you to earn Gold passively at every turn. As you advance through the ages, you'll be able to unlock plenty of buildings and build them to make your settlement richer. Policies on Government Styles: Your style of administration policy-making will have an important say on how much Gold you get to earn. The best decision is to just focus on the economy, as you'll be able to focus more towards earning Gold. You can do so by boosting the earned Gold over certain turns or improving production. Similarly, focus on Social Policies that allow the use of Specialists to get more Gold. You can also research Civics to get more Policy slots. Prioritize Economic Attributes: Once you unlock Economic Attributes, earning Gold will become a lot easier. You'll be able to earn more resources passively and from exchanges, but this method will be available once you're in the endgame of a specific campaign. Having ample Gold will allow you to better manage Crisis Events like Plagues when they take place. Doing so will, in turn, allow you to achieve one of the different victory paths that are available in the game. The post How to become the richest empire in Civilization 7: Best ways to make gold fast appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The Playmaker's Mind Evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and you can complete the upgrade to boost one of your lower rated items. This evolution is available for free, and offers massive boosts to stats. Additionally, you'll also get to add a second playstyle+ and fresh roles to your card. Let's take a look at all the requirements, followed by the best candidates to consider for the evolution. EA FC 25 Playmaker's Mind Evolution requirements Here are the requirements for the Playmaker's Mind Evolution in EA FC 25. Max Pos. 3 Overall Max. 87 Position LB Max PS 10 Max PS+ 2 EA FC 25 Playmaker's Mind Evolution upgrades There are four levels of upgrades, and here are the required conditions. Upgrade level 1 Rarity In-Progress Evolution New Pos. CM Role+ CM Box-To-Box+ PlayStyle Pinged Pass (^10) Overall +2 (^89) Dribbling +4 (^88) Physicality +4 (^85) Upgrade level 2 Rarity In-Progress Evolution SM +1 ★ (^4) Role+ CM Holding+ PlayStyle Incisive Pass (^10) Overall +1 (^89) Defending +3 (^85) Shooting +4 (^85) Upgrade level 3 Rarity In-Progress Evolution WF +1 ★ (^4) Role++ CM Playmaker++ Role+ CM Half-Winger+ PlayStyle Relentless (^10) Overall +1 (^89) Pace +3 (^90) Upgrade level 4 Rarity Grassroot Greats Evolution Role++ CM Deep-Lying Playmaker++ PlayStyle+ Pinged Pass (^2) PlayStyle Press Proven (^10) Shooting +4 (^85) Passing +6 (^87) Upgrade level 1 requirements Play 2 matches in Rivals or Champions using your active EVO player in game. Upgrade level 2 requirements Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Play 2 matches in Rivals or Champions using your active EVO player in game. Upgrade level 3 requirements Assist 2 goals with your active EVO player in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro. Play 3 matches in Rivals or Champions using your active EVO player in game. Upgrade level 4 requirements Win 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Play 2 matches in Rivals or Champions using your active EVO player in game. Best players to use in EA FC 25 Playmaker's Mind Evolution Here are some of the best cards to consider for this evolution. Ait-Nouri NumeroFUT Theo Hernandez Sergio Gomez Winter Wildcards Lewis Skelly TOTW Abner Vinicius World Tour Nuno Tavares Trailblazers Zambrotta Centurions Estupinan Globetrotters DaMarcus Beasley Track Stars Hero These items make the best choices and utilize this evolution well, and you won’t even need to combine the cards with other upgrades. The post EA FC 25 Playmaker’s Mind Evolution: Best players to use appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Those who want to collect items in Avowed as they traverse the map will want to find the Earthy Aegis treasure. It is a little harder to collect than some of the others in the region, so you will have to pay attention to get to it. There are many things to consider when you do as well because the enemies won’t be forgiving as you work to find both the map and the treasure. View the full article

The annual Digimon fan convention, Digimon ****, will host a special livestream on YouTube, starting in the late night of March 19 in North America. The upcoming Digimon livestream will include more news about the highly-anticipated Digimon Story: Time Stranger, which is scheduled to be released later in 2025. View the full article

Recent Honkai: Star Rail leaks suggest that Version 3.2 will feature Aventurine and Dr. Ratio in its character banners. The next update for Honkai: Star Rail is scheduled for late February, but developer HoYoverse has already teased a few new units for future patches. View the full article

An early comparison between the graphical fidelity of Days Gone Remastered and the 2019 original has some fans wondering whether the game needed a remaster in the first place. Unlike the comprehensive visual upgrade seen in the recent remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn, Days Gone Remastered looks to be bringing forth much milder, if not indistinguishable, changes compared to the PC version of the base game. View the full article

Explore new lands. Conquer and build upon them. Advance your civilization. Defend your kingdom from rivals. These are the core tenets of so many great strategy games, 4X games in particular, but they are often played out across sprawling play spaces. Well, here's a game that takes some of the key elements of games like Civilization, makes things much more compact, and sprinkles in elements of deckbuilders, roguelikes, and... Tetris? Drop Duchy has just revealed its release date, but while you wait, you can try it right now thanks to its newly expanded Steam demo. Read the rest of the story... View the full article

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, the sequel to the immensely popular medieval RPG, has crossed yet another sales milestone merely 13 days after launch. The game has sold over two million copies in its first two weeks, much earlier than its predecessor did. Warhorse Studios, the developer behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, celebrated the milestone with a Feb. 17 post on X, thanking players for making the game “a triumph.” In a response to a player complaining about issues, Warhorse also added that it’s “already working on updates,” and asked everyone to “stay tuned.” View the full article

The Civilopedia in Sid Meier's Civilization 7is meant to give players information on gameplay and mechanics, historical details, and useful hints/tips on how to navigate the game's complex systems. The current state of the Civilopedia, however, does not successfully achieve any of these things, and manages to make things even more confusing than they already were. None of the past versions of the Civilopedia have been perfect, and they were constantly updated over the years to make them more complete than their original form. Unfortunately, Civ 7's is glaringly problematic, and needs a major overhaul. View the full article

Deltarune developer Toby Fox has provided a new update regarding Chapters 3 and 4 of the episodic RPG, which are both scheduled to be released sometime in 2025. As Chapter 2 was released over three years ago, fans are eager to get their hands on the next pieces of Deltarune to continue Kris, Susie, and Ralsei's story. View the full article