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I feel like not many people are aware of Assassin's Creed Shadows' huge DLC, Claws of Awaji. I say that because, until recently, I was also not aware that it existed, beyond some leaked rumors earlier in the year that suggested it may be coming. Ubisoft has been fairly tight-lipped about it, not giving too much information about what it entails outside a few key details. However, while details have been scarce, what Ubisoft has confirmed about this expansion is incredibly intriguing and has me excited to play the game all over again. View the full article

Mass Effect succeeds as a series predominantly because of its memorable and complex squad members. Several of them appear in all three games in the original trilogy, growing alongside Shepard and the player as they fight against the Reapers. But many of them got their start in Mass Effect 2, the game with the most squadmates and the biggest focus on their side stories. View the full article

In this episode, we are joined by Alex Donaldson to talk about the Closed Network Test for Elden Ring Nightreign, plus a review of the newly-released Avowed. Plus, we talk about all the news out of the State of Play presentation. View the full article

Build a custom city from the ground up in an upcoming simulation game titled Metropolis 1998. The game combines modern game systems with Y2K pixel art aesthetics to bring the best of both worlds to fans of titles like Cities: Skylines, Dwarf Fortress, and SimCity. Created by Yesbox Studios, Metropolis 1998 is slated to release in the latter part of 2025 for early access and has been in development by a single developer since 2021. A demo version of the game is already available via Steam ahead of the early access release date. View the full article

GINX TV's video series The Games That Made Me has featured interviews with several cast members of Baldur's Gate 3, including Astarion actor Neil Newbon, who talked about his work on Fallout London. The latest is with Devora Wilde, who plays Lae'zel with such snarling ferocity it's tough to imagine her as any of the other characters. And yet, as she told GINX, she auditioned for several roles in Larian's romance-em-up... Read more.View the full article

This indie effort has been in development for the past 3+ years. View the full article

Blizzard has announced new features on the way to Overwatch 2, including the hero ban system for Competitive Play matches. In a recent interview, Overwatch 2's director discussed the new hero ban system and described it as an obvious inclusion. View the full article

This quartet of 2000s dungeon crawlers lands one month from now. View the full article

It's been six years since a remaster of System Shock 2 was announced. View the full article

Like the chapters before it, Poppy Playtime Chapter 4 includes VHS tapes hidden around the areas that the player visits, which can then be played on TVs that are usually nearby. These tapes can be easy to miss, but they're worth taking the time to look for in each chapter, especially for anybody interested in the game's lore, since those tapes are mostly from before the factory was shut down. This method offers glimpses into the events that led to the Hour of Joy and Playtime Co.'s downfall without revealing too much at once. View the full article

BitLife is getting wacky with its latest Cunning Cougar challenge. This challenge is about turning your character's 30s and 40s into an adventure, especially when meeting new people. This one is trickier than usual, but there are a few strategies to make it easier to complete. BitLife Cunning Cougar challenge guide BitLife's Cunning Cougar challenge has five tasks to complete: Be born a female in Canada Become a forensic scientist Hook up with five or more people 10+ years younger than you Marry someone 10+ years younger than you Have twins after age 35 While the first four tasks involve choosing the right country, university degree, and romantic partners, the last is almost entirely luck-based. Having the Golden Pacifier makes this a cakewalk, but trying to do this legitimately may take a few resets. Be born a female in Canada The first task of BitLife's Cunning Cougar challenge is to be born as a female in Canada. Doing this requires picking female as your starting gender and Canada as your country. You can customize the rest of the character creator options however you wish as long as you meet these two requirements. Screenshot by Destructoid If you have God Mode, setting your character's fertility to 100 may help you have twins later. However, it isn't required; there are a few ways to do this without changing your stats. If you struggle with completing the last task after a couple of attempts and already own God Mode, it's at least worth trying. Become a forensic scientist After aging up your character and graduating from secondary school, it's time to pursue a Forensic Scientist career. First, though, you'll need a university degree in Criminal Justice. Although other science-related programs like biology or chemistry also work, you have much higher odds of finding a Forensic Scientist role if you get a criminal justice degree. Look for this in your university program list or use the Golden Diploma before pursuing the job. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you're ready to become a Forensic Scientist, head into your full-time job list and scroll through until you see either Crime Scene Analyst or Crime Scene Technician roles. By selecting these, you'll see they're technically "Forensic Scientist" careers, even if they're not listed as such. Nonetheless, applying for and landing these jobs will knock out the task, bringing you one step closer to finishing the challenge. Hook up with and marry someone 10 years younger than you Now that you have a successful career as a forensic scientist, it's time to meet some new people. This section of the challenge is split up into two parts: Hooking up with five or more people 10+ years younger than you Marrying someone 10+ years younger than you To complete these two tasks, you'll need to age up until your character is at least 28 years old. Your best bet is to age up a little more until they're around 35 to line up with the fifth and final challenge task. Once your character is somewhere in the 28-35 range, head into Activities, Love, and Hook Up before finding anyone who's ten years younger than your character. Screenshot by Destructoid After completing that task, you can find a lifelong partner to marry. This one is much simpler, as you can use the Dating App to find someone within a desired age range — in this case, someone 10 years younger than you — before sealing the deal and getting married. Have twins after age 35 Once you get married and finish the other four tasks of the Cunning Cougar challenge, you'll be ready for the one and only luck-based objective. If you have the Golden Pacifier, you can get your character pregnant before choosing twins as your option. Otherwise, you can try to have twins naturally or pursue IVF. Screenshot by Destructoid IVF, also known as in-vitro fertilization, will raise your odds of having twins when your character gets pregnant. Since you only have until age 45 or so to have children, going for IVF and having a few children will give you the best odds of having twins without resorting to pay-to-win means. Alternatively, you can go the natural route and create new characters until you get lucky and have twins. It's possible to do without IVF, but it is much rarer. More often than not, you won't have twins even if you constantly get pregnant from age 35 to 45 or older. Finishing this task may be luck-based, but doing so will complete BitLife's Cunning Cougar challenge and reward you with a random character cosmetic. The post How to complete the Cunning Cougar challenge in BitLife appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The digital storefront and video game service, Epic Games Store recently revealed its "2024 Year In Review" report, showing that the company has been doing incredibly well, as many in the industry already suspected. Epic Games has been consistently adding to its library of games available, as well as continuing with their popular method of providing certain free games to users every week. The report stated that 1,100 new games were added in 2024, bringing the total catalog to over 4,000, and the Free Games Program has now been operating for five consecutive years. View the full article

The first time I had heard of Insomniac Games was with the Marvel's Spider-Man series. It's shameful, not only because I hopped on board the Insomniac bandwagon after it got Marvel famous, but because I was also brought up on Ratchet and Clank on the PS2 yet never realized that Insomniac was the mastermind behind it. They were some of my favorite games, and yet, thanks to my impatience and eagerness to whack robots with my giant wrench, I skipped through the fancy studio logos, preventing myself from learning who was responsible for the creation of this platforming masterpiece. View the full article

You know what Dragon Age: The Veilguard was really missing? Guns. Huge, old-timey guns, perfect for shooting bald, manipulative elves with. View the full article

Ark: Survival Ascended has many larger-than-life dinosaurs, from the massive Titanosaur to the ferocious T-Rex. Taming a big dino companion can mean having a sturdy steed to make traveling easier, a powerful fighter to take down enemy dinosaurs and adventurers, or a heavy-lifting material carrier and gatherer. There are a few often-overlooked critters, however, that make up for what they lack in stature with their usefulness and cuteness. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered launched recently and its review scores are all over the place. As longtime Lara Croft fans balance their nostalgia with the revamping of gameplay mechanics, new features, and, of course, updated graphics, Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered is leaving a lot of different impressions on those who've played it early. View the full article

After days of waiting for Daigo’s Ritual to be finished in the chilly hills, today was the day Fortnite’s Chapter six, season one’s live event shed more light on the mystery of *****’s disappearance in the demonic portals. As the Fortnite live event’s in-game timer hit zero, Daigo completed his Ritual and merged all six of his masks into one. He wore that supreme mask, which gave him the ability to pull ***** directly out of the portal using his golden powers. ***** was very close to getting out, but she was pulled inside the portal again by Shogun X, who came out to fight Daigo. View the full article

Avowed can be played from a first-person or third-person perspective, and it can help to know which (if either) is the superior way to play. This option is fairly standard for action RPGs like Avowed, and genre-defining franchises like Skyrim and the Fallout series typically allow players to toggle between a first-person and third-person perspective on the fly. Both have their own advantages and drawbacks, but in some games, the choice between the two isn’t too clear. However, in Avowed, one seems to be the clear winner most of the time. View the full article

The Volcano Bobber is the latest one to get added in the Fisch’s Ashfall update, and it is one of the rarest ones you can find in the game for free. Bobbers don’t give you any special advantage in Roblox’s Fisch, but they’re cool cosmetics that you can use to customize your hook and wear on your character. Most of the bobbers in the game are given when you complete the bestiary of the region or complete quests in the game but the Volcano Bobber is not obtainable by these methods. If you’re looking for a way to get the special cosmetic, we’ve got you covered. View the full article

Inclusivity in gaming remains a sensitive topic of discussion. Popular streamer Forsen has weighed in with a story of his own, saying that the “biggest snowflakes” he knows personally aren’t those who advocate for DEI—diversity, equity, and inclusion—but instead the ones who oppose it. “I don’t give a ***** about any of the people working on a game. I don’t care about behind-the-scenes *****,” Forsen said in a recent Twitch livestream shortly after watching The Act Man’s “Every Video Game Is Woke Apparently” video, where he showcased an absurd compilation that listed even the most innocuous titles like Bloons TD 6 as “woke.” View the full article

Playing as the archer is a classic in all D&D-inspired games ever released. But if you want to play as the ranger in Avowed, then you might be wondering which skills to prioritize. We will give you all the details on the best ranger build in the game. Best attributes for a Ranger You start out with 10 skill points you can assign to your character, since you are just starting out we would recommend focusing on a classic Ranger build, at least for the moment. It is possible to take your build in a different direction later on. Since at the start, you can assign a maximum of three points per Attribute, we would recommend focusing on Dexterity and Perception, in particular. Later on, you can also invest in raising your maximum health points and resistance, by focusing on Constitution. Image via Destructoid Might will rule how much you can carry before becoming encumbered, so keep an eye on it. Intellect might also be a stat to invest in, but only if you are planning to build a Ranger wizard. At the start, it is safe to ignore. Best skills for a Ranger build There are several skills you can start with as a ranger, such as Tanglefoot which summons vines that block enemies. We would recommend prioritizing Parry first, along with Evasive, as that will allow you to take less damage right from the start. While you can also choose others in the Fighter class, such as Charge, none of them are particularly game-changing. If you are planning for your ranger to be a magic user, then Magic Missile could be a good choice, otherwise, sticking to Tanglefoot for your first hours is also fine. Survivalist is also a good skill to focus on, allowing you to make good use of potions and health-recovering items. Here is a breakdown of all the skills. Skill nameLevel requiredTipsTanglefoot1Good skill to start out withParry1PrioritizeSurvivalist1PrioritizeSteady Aim1Prioritize if you don't want to engage in melee combatEvasive1PrioritizeShadowing Beyond5Good one to prioritizeMarksmanship5Depends on the build (see below)Scavenger5Low priorityFinesse5Depends on the build (see below)Power Slide10Low priorityArrow Deflection10Low priorityQuick Switch10Low priorityBear Ally15Low priorityCritical Strike15High prioritySniper15Low priorityStaggering Shot20Depends on the build (see below)Flurry of Blows20Depends on the build (see below) Once you have reached level 5, you should decide what kind of Ranger you want to be. The Piercing Thrusts skill is great if you are planning to use daggers or any kind of melee weapons for special attacks. Finesse, instead, prioritize if you prefer classic one-handed weapons. If you are not using any of those and just prefer your bow and arrow, then focus on Marksmanship. Naturally, you might also want to spread your points across all three and try out how they work. In case you change your mind, you can always re-spec your ranger. Shadowing Beyond might be the most useful skill of them all in order to find places to attack from. Once you reach level 10, you have some more skills you can choose from. Out of them all, Quick Switch might be good if your build requires you to juggle between different weapons a lot. Power Slide is okay but not really required. Arrow deflection goes well with Parry if you are building a classic Ranger. Finally, on Level 15, you get something interesting. Critical Strike? Yes, please, you want your strikes to deal as much damage as possible so invest in that. Bear Ally is pretty fun, as you get to summon a bear that can be used to distract other enemies, good if you aren't very strong on the melee front. Sniper requires you to be very stealthy, so, depending on your build, it can be skipped. Finally, at Level 20, if you want to keep building your Ranger with a melee flavor, then Flury of Blows is for you, and Staggering Shot is for classic archers. Best skills for a Ranger wizard Image via Xbox Game Studios There are not a lot of Wizard skills that are absolutely mandatory for your Ranger unless you are in love with the idea of using magic spells a lot. You can add your magic spells as an additional ranged attack, which will allow for better flexibility when dealing with enemies. The following are Wizard skills that can be useful for your Ranger. Blast (Level 5) Wand Mastery (Level 5) Crackling Bolt (Level 5) Harvest Essence (Level 10) Spirit Lance (Level 10) Blackbow (Level 15) As mentioned, if you want to keep your options flexible, then both Mastery abilities, the Wand and Grimioire ones, will be good choices. Naturally, it depends on whether you are planning to use your wand or prefer to simply cast spells through your spellbook. If you want to keep using magic spells, then Harvest Essence will be a great help to avoid running out of Essence, as you can harvest it from enemies at twice the quantity. While we recommend focusing on both Spirit Lance and Blackbow as additional magic skills, as they offer greater flexibility, you can also choose to focus on other kinds of magic damage (Fire, Shock, Poison, and Ice). Best skills for a Ranger fighter If you want to build your Ranger to be a strong melee fighter, keep an eye out for some Fighter skills that you can definitely use. In particular, you want your Ranger to be a bit tanky, so choose Toughness to improve your health points and Constant Recovery to make sure you won't run out of HP. Here are the Fighter skills you want to choose from your Ranger. Constant Recovery (Level 5) Toughness (Level 5) Devastating Criticals (Level 10) Built to Destroy (Level 15) Retribution (Level 15) Clear Out (Level 20) Also, if you are planning to be wearing anything except simple Light armor, then by leveling up the Armored Grace skill you will be able to run much faster than usual. If your Ranger is particularly skilled with melee weapons, then the combo of Devastating Criticals and Clear Out will deal a massive amount of damage to your enemies as you whirlwind your way through them. The post Avowed: Best Ranger Build appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The new Ashfall update in Fisch has added some interesting content, which includes solving a puzzle to open the secret Bunker at Birch Clay. This spot was initially locked in the game, but the Volcano Eruption event has activated it. You can now visit the place and open the Bunker to head inside. To do so, you'll have to find a way to open the door. How to get to the secret Bunker in Fisch The first job is to reach the location where the Bunker is located. This part will be a lot easier if you already have a GPS device with you. Just go to the following coordinates, and you'll be at the correct location (XYZ: 1700, 143, -2400). Once you reach the location, you'll come across the white birch tree behind the arch. Here, you'll find the secret Bunker, which you can open by just interacting with it. I am not sure if this was how the developers intended it to work. It seems that the main task is just to locate the Bunker, as you don't have to do anything more. Once you open the door, a dark tunnel will be revealed. Use the tunnel to travel all the way underground. Once you head inside, you won't find anything with which you can interact with. It has a couple of lockers on either side of the room. There's a white-colored table as well, and you'll find a couple of photo framers. I believe that this location will be required as part of a future event to some degree, but so far, we don't have a precise idea. Of course, you can complete the Dr. Finneus quest inside the game, which will require you to complete a hard task. Doing so will help you unlock an exclusive in-game title, along with a free boat themed around the Ashfall island. The post How to open the secret Bunker in Birch Cay in Fisch appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

According to recent leaks, gamers will soon find some of the most well-known weapons from the iconic Mortal Kombat franchise as Mythics in Fortnite. As Fortnite Chapter 6 Season 1 comes to a close, the anticipation for the next Season continues to build. Although plenty of information has leaked about its content, fans are still looking forward to seeing the array of new twists the game will introduce. View the full article

Despite soon approaching its 14th anniversary, Valve's first-person puzzle title Portal 2 is currently experiencing a big player count boost on Steam. It's unclear exactly why Portal 2has experienced a significant influx of players, although there are a few potential reasons. View the full article

The weekend is officially here, and we've rounded up the best deals you can find! Discover the best deals for Saturday, February 15, below: Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven for $38.23 Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven is arguably the best entry point into the SaGa series at this time, and you can score a PS5 copy for a new all-time low of $38.23. Acting as a full 3D remake of the 1993 release, this game features English and Japanese voiceovers, rearranged music, retooled gameplay, and more. If you're still unsure about Romancing SaGa 2: Revenge of the Seven, you can check out the free demo across all platforms! LEGO Roses for $10.79 Who doesn't need a pair of LEGO Roses in their life? If you're searching for a late Valentine's Day gift, this pair of LEGO Roses can be a great option. It's the perfect gift to build with that special someone. Preorder Elden Ring: Nightreign at Best Buy, Get $10 Gift Card Elden Ring Nightreign, a new multiplayer game from FromSoftware, is set to release for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on May 30. You can explore the world and take on bosses with two other friends, making for a unique experience that's sure to stay engaging. Best Buy has opened pre-orders for Elden Ring Nightreign, and you can score a free $10 Best Buy gift card with any pre-order for a limited time. Fantasian Neo Dimension for $39.99 Fantasian Neo Dimension is on ***** for the first time since launch! Both the PS5 and Switch versions are available for $39.99, and this is one of the best turn-based RPGs you can buy right now. With a story by Hironobu Sakaguchi and music by Nobuo Uematsu, this is one experience any RPG fan does not want to miss. LEGO Infinity Gauntlet for $51.19 The Infinity Gauntlet is one of the most recognizable items from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and you can take it home in LEGO form at a discount this weekend! This 590 piece set includes a stand to hold up and display the Infinity Gauntlet, with each of the six Infinity Stones on display. Don't miss out on your chance to save on this LEGO set! Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection for $39.99 The Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster Collection has hit a new all-time low at Woot, priced at just $39.99. The first six Final Fantasy titles paved the way for the series as we see it today. Many fans still regard both Final Fantasy IV and Final Fantasy VI as some of the best that Final Fantasy has to offer, with gripping narratives and engaging gameplay. This package includes all six Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters, which feature updated graphics, soundtracks, font, and more. Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble for $19.99 Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is the return to form many Monkey Ball fans have waited years for. You've got over 200 courses, tons of guest characters, and all sorts of modes—what's not to love? In our 8/10 review, we wrote, "Super Monkey Ball Banana Rumble is a brilliant return to form. Monkey Ball has finally found its way home again with a set of 200 fantastic courses that range from delightfully charming to devilishly challenging, backed up by tight mechanics and predictable physics that put me in total control of my monkey’s fate." LEGO Star Wars Mos ESPA Podrace Set for $54.39 The Mos Espa Podrace scene in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is one of the most iconic in all of Star Wars, and we've seen it recreated in multiple LEGO Star Wars games ever since. As part of the 25th Anniversary celebration for The Phantom Menace, LEGO released this diorama set of the Mos Espa Podrace scene. This set includes both Anakin Skywalker’s Podracer and Sebulba’s Podracer. Apple AirPods 4 for $99.99 Amazon has the Apple AirPods 4 on ***** for $99.99 today. These earbuds feature Spatial Audio, up to five hours of listening time per charge, and so much more. Apple AirPods 5 likely won't be out for a good bit, so now is the perfect time to pick up a pair of new AirPods if your old ones are giving out. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]