The original idea for YouTube varies depending on who you ask but what we do know for certain is that the very first clip ever uploaded – a video of co-founder Jawed Karim standing in front of elephants at the San Diego Zoo – arrived a couple months later on April 23. Read Entire Article View the full article
Here's the up to date list of games available on Amazon Prime Gaming for February 14th, and what compatibility you can expect for Linux / SteamOS and Steam Deck. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Enchanting weapons in Avowed is a simple yet powerful method to enhance their effectiveness, but there are a few key aspects to consider before diving in. Avowed Weapon Enchanting Guide: How to Upgrade Your Gear Enchanting in Avowed only works on Unique Weapons. These come with powerful buffs, called Enchantments, already attached to them. Enchanting allows you to take that potent Enchantment and either improve it or replace it with a different one altogether, assuming you have the necessary materials in your possession. Screenshot by Destructoid Enchanting is done at the Enchanting Station located within your Party Camp. Interacting it with a bring-up a list of Unique weapons on your character, along with a second list depicting those weapons' active Enchantments. By selecting a Unique weapon in the list, you'll be given the option to improve its Enchantment or Augment it into a different one using the Enchantment materials you have. How to access your Party Camp in Avowed Since the Enchanting Station can only be found in your Party Camp, you must get there first. Your Party Camp is always accessible via interacting with Adra Waystones in the overworld. These look like giant green crystals that glow with a trailing purple hue. Screenshot by Destructoid By interacting with an Adra Waystone, either through the World Map or directly, you'll be prompted to set up your Party Camp, and then you'll have immediate access to the Enchanting Station from there. If you interact with a Waystone through your World Map, you'll additionally be prompted to Fast Travel there before setting up the Party Camp. Screenshot by Destructoid Your Party Camp is full of helpful things, besides the Enchanting Station, and various other benefits that will make your adventuring in The Living Lands much easier. These include an Equipment Stash for storing gear, a Workbench for upgrading gear, and even a Camp Tent for messing with cosmetics for your companions. Good stuff. What are Enchanting Materials in Avowed? Enchanting Materials are mostly comprised of common materials you find when you kill monsters and loot various locations throughout the game. Chances are, you already have several Enchanting Materials if you've been exploring Avowed's overworld in any meaningful capacity. Screenshot by Destructoid All Enchantments require different combinations of Enchanting Materials. Think of this like a reagent requirement list for crafting an item, where the more basic an Enchant is, the easier it will be to find the materials for it. Avowed has many different types of Enchanting Materials, so it may take some time to find and get what you need for a specific Enchant. The post How to enchant weapons in Avowed appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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The Strategic Shift evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and you can complete it to upgrade one of your lower-rated items for free. This the first evolution themed around the new Grassroot Greats promo, and the upgrades include some massive stat boosts, playstyles, and more. Let's take a look at all the requirements, followed by the upgrades and the best cards to use. EA FC 25 Strategic Shift evolution requirements Here are the requirements of the Strategic Shift evolution in EA FC 25. Max Pos. 3 Overall Max. 88 Position CB Max PS 10 Max PS+ 2 Passing Max. 92 Physicality Max. 89 EA FC 25 Strategic Shift evolution upgrades There are three levels of upgrades, and here are the required conditions. Upgrade level 1 Rarity In-Progress Evolution PlayStyle Long Ball Pass (^10) Overall +5 (^90) Pace +10 (^84) Shooting +25 (^81) Agility +30 (^88) Balance +30 (^88) Upgrade level 2 Rarity In-Progress Evolution New Pos. CDM Role+ CDM Deep-Lying Playmaker+ Crossing +20 (^83) Fk Accuracy +20 (^90) Vision +30 (^90) Short Passing +30 (^90) Upgrade level 3 Rarity Grassroot Greats Evolution WF +2 ★ (^4) Role++ CDM Holding++ PlayStyle+ Long Ball Pass (^2) PlayStyle Intercept (^10) Curve +10 (^90) Long Passing +40 (^94) Upgrade level 1 requirements Play 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Win 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Upgrade level 2 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. Upgrade level 3 requirements Play 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Best players to use in EA FC 25 Strategic Shift evolution Here are some of the best cards to consider for this evolution. Rio Ferdinand Base Icon Abdulhamid Winter Wildcards Anton TOTW Kim Min Jae Thunderstruck Ledly King Base Hero Jaap Stam Base Hero Javi Rodriguez TOTW Khusanov Future Stars Scalvini Future Stars de Ligt Succession These are some of the best items for this evolution, considering the upgrades, but you can include plenty of other great cards as well. The post EA FC 25 Strategic Shift Evolution: Best players to use appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
A new rumor suggests that Fortnite might be getting a crossover with yet another beloved gaming series, Mortal Kombat. Epic’s massively popular multiplayer battle royale game is no stranger to crossovers, with guest character skins and promotional Fortniteevents inspired by a wide range of pop culture franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, Transformers, and many more. View the full article
South Korean court has ruled that Dark and Darker developer Ironmace did not commit copyright infringement against Nexon, according to a Korea Times report. But Ironmace is going to have to fork over some bucks anyway, because the court also ruled that it did infringe on Nexon's trade secrets... Read more.View the full article
In a pleasantly surprising turn of events, Mobile Suit Gundam Seed: Battle Destiny Remastered, a fresh take on the namesake PS Vita exclusive game, has been announced for release on May 22, 2025, for PC and Switch. Published by Bandai Namco, the original was released on June 7, 2012, and has since been playable only on the PS Vita, which was discontinued in 2019. View the full article
Combat skills in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 are essential to winning important battles, making techniques like Master Strike crucial to unlock early. Master Strike is a potent, unblockable attack you can unleash after countering an enemy's strike. Using Master Strikes in the right situations can help you win almost any duel, but the skill takes several steps to learn. View the full article
Gray Zone Warfare aims to put a slightly different perspective on the hardcore, realistic FPS game. Where most follow the extraction-driven focus of Escape From Tarkov and Hunt Showdown, developer Madfinger Games presents a more persistent experience that keeps you in the world. With options for entirely PvE servers alongside the standard PvEvP, you have the choice of how to play, and Madfinger's newest update brings some heavily requested features to the table, including the ability to repair your gear without the need for replacement parts. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Gray Zone Warfare dev admits hardcore FPS "wasn't flawless," but has big plans Gray Zone Warfare's game-changing Night Ops update is finally here Gray Zone Warfare's game-changing Night Ops update is coming very soon View the full article
Elden Ring Nightreign is designed primarily around multiplayer, but matchmaking and playing with friends still isn't as straightforward as many other games. Nightreign is designed for teams of three, and rather than the summons and invasions that have defined FromSoftware action RPG multiplayer since ******'s Souls in 2009, the spin-off takes a more traditional approach to session-based co-op. There's no PvP at all, in fact, since opposing players cannot enter a game, and Nightreign is intended to be a fast-paced PvE experience. View the full article
Fans of Marvel Rivals have taken to social media to express frustration with NetEase Games' Valentine's Day Streamer Giveaway Event, stating that it is ruining their experience with the popular hero shooter. Marvel Rivals is preparing to launch its large mid-season update on February 21, which will add new heroes, a map, and balance changes to the game. View the full article
When you first explore the region of Shatterscarp, you'll come across a roadblock with its broken lift. The NPCs will ask you to mend it, but the game doesn't necessarily tell you how. So, if you're wondering what to do, here's how to fix the Shatterscarp lift in Avowed. How do you fix the lift at Shatterscarp in Avowed? You'll likely encounter the broken lift while on the quest for the Fires in the Mine mission or when simply traveling around the Shatterscarp map. Interacting with the lever won't do you much good, so you'll need to go the long way around and fix it from the other side. Head towards Deadfall Highlands and then make your way to the Sulfur Mines Basecamp. Screenshot by Destructoid As you may expect, there will be a few enemies along this pathway, so come prepared with weapons and healing items. Once you cross the bridge to the camp, you must use electricity magic to power the generator on the lift's right side. You can shock the Essence Generator yourself with a grimoire or utilize Giatta's Spectral Jolt. Screenshot by Destructoid The lift should now work after you power the generator, allowing you to interact with the lever. Head down to get a nice little dialogue scene from the NPCs below it. I was hoping it would unlock a quest or reward with them, but nothing seems to be tied to them after this. I checked back on these characters, and they just continue to stick around there. However, this time, they're thankful for what you did. An event could trigger later on, as the townsfolk mention they need to return to work soon. At the most, you can finish out the Fires in the Mines quest, which you can begin on your way to Thirdborn. The Shatterscarp lift will always work from now on, making travel much more accessible in Avowed. The post How to fix the Shatterscarp lift in Avowed appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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Obsidian Entertainment has shared that it wants to be around for 100 years and that the company already has a plan for making sure they're still around in 2103. Obsidian Entertainment, an Xbox Game Studios subsidiary, is known for hits like Pillars of Eternity and Fallout: New Vegas, most recently releasing Avowed, with The Outer Worlds 2 soon to follow sometime in 2025. View the full article
Bethesda has recently revealed more information about the upcoming Update 3 for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which will be released later in February. This new major update will fix bugs, improve the game, and add some new graphical features as developer MachineGames continues to support Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. View the full article
Obsidian's Avowed just went live in advanced access for those willing to spend more, sending new adventurers out across the Living Lands. While they're out there, they might discover some magical items and dangers, and apparently, a little bit of love after all. During the pre-release run-up for Avowed, Obsidian said the game wouldn't feature a dedicated romance system, and would instead focus on building "thoughtful relationships" with companions. Here's a quote from an IGN interview with Avowed game director Carrie Patel, explaining the thought process: "We are building thoughtful relationships with our companion characters," Patel said at the time. "Ultimately, I personally am a fan of making that an option, but I feel like if you're going to do it, you really, really have to commit and make sure that you're giving all to fulfilling that in a way that feels both true to the character, but also creates an engaging player experience. So not something we're doing for Avowed, but I wouldn't say never." Early players and reviewers of Avowed are reporting that, actually, at least one companion has eyes for your player character. Spoilers ensue for specific interactions with the companion Kai, so if you're looking to avoid that, turn back now. Warning! Avowed spoilers follow: GamesRadar reports that Kai, voiced by Brandon Keener (also the voice of Mass Effect's Garrus Vakarian), can wind up in a romance with the player. Complete his own personal quest line, confess your feelings, and apparently you'll get a confirmation of your happily-ever-after in the credits roll. I'm not far enough in my personal Avowed playthrough to confirm as much, but PC Gamer encountered similar dialogue in their playthrough. The romance seems gender-agnostic too, as PC Gamer played as a male character, and GamesRadar's reported success was with a female character. It's a nice little treat, especially for all the Garrus fans. It does make one wonder what shifted in development, but if love wins in the end, that's all that really matters. Avowed is out now in early access, so if you're looking for a take on it, be sure to check out our Avowed review. Once you're done with that, check out IGN's guide to Things Avowed Doesn't Tell You. Eric is a freelance writer for IGN. View the full article
Steam users have until February 27 at 12:00pm CST to claim Stellar Mess: The Princess Conundrum (Chapter 1) for their digital libraries for free. When it comes to free games, PC gamers don't always know when they'll be able to get one through Steam. Other platforms, like the Epic Games Store and GOG, have free game giveaways on a more regular, consistent basis. View the full article
Civilization 7 can be a complex game with many intricate features and moving parts, as several aspects of your civilization can be tuned however you want. However, players can take things a step further by utilizing the game’s console commands to give you an advantage in gameplay. Here are all the console commands and cheats you should know in Civilization 7. View the full article
Hazelight founder Josef Fares has called upon Ubisoft to make a splitscreen-only Splinter Cell game - a move that even I, with my absolute lack of business acumen, recognise as being comparable to demanding that Cadbury start making chocolate bars out of soot. He thinks it would be a "guaranteed success". Read more View the full article
LMGs are an exclusive choice for Engineer class Operators in Delta Force Warfare, and they pack a solid punch when built right. For long-range gunfights, one of the better machine guns is the M250 General Machine Gun. Here are the best attachments and calibration settings for the M250 in Delta Force Warfare. View the full article
You don't have long to wait for the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti to launch. Nvidia has now officially announced the release date for its new mid-range graphics card, confirming that the GPU is set to go on ***** in just under a week's time. This brand new Nvidia graphics card will be the third RTX 50-series gaming GPU to be released, and the company will be hoping it immediately becomes the best graphics card for the average gamer. With both RTX 5090 stock and RTX 5080 stock seeing immediate shortages, however, it's likely that we'll see similar availability issues with the RTX 5070 Ti launch, no matter what date the GPU maker is planning to release it. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Where to buy 5070 - retailers to check for stock first Where to buy 5090 - Nvidia RTX 5090 stock for February 14 Where to buy 5070 Ti - retailers to check for stock first View the full article
Until February 24, virtual tabletop platform Roll20 is giving away a bundle of maps, tokens, animations, and adventures that retail for over $250 to anyone who purchases a digital bundle of all three Dungeons and Dragons 2024 core rulebooks. And if you're brand-new to Roll20, you'll also get a one-month trial of a Roll20 Pro subscription. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: DnD Tiefling 5e species and subraces guide Get 46 books of DnD random tables for every setting imaginable, only $18 All DnD classes explained View the full article
There's no need to wait on Valve releasing SteamOS 3 for everyone thanks to Bazzite. Some really impressive work continues to go into it, and it appears they're enjoying some nice overall growth. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Among the exciting announcements at PlayStation's February 2025 State of Play, the Pinnochio Soulslike, Lies of P, was announced to be getting a prequel DLC coming later this Summer. The DLC, titled Overture, will return players to the city of Krat, but this time, right before the events of the brutal puppet massacre. View the full article
There's something uncanny about dipping "classic" games in a tub of HD paint for the purposes of a remaster. A reboot can completely reinvent an old character, intriguing players in the same way an adaptation of Macbeth might excite a theatre dweeb. But remasters often feel like someone has plainly yet painstakingly rolled over every inch of the original with linoleum. The worst remasters bring to mind the Spanish pensioner who butchered a fresco of Jesus Christ. As acts of restoration go, Aspyr's work on Tomb Raider (and Soul Reaver) isn't quite that egregious. Hard work has gone into updating the scenery and textures. Basic vine sprites become handsome twirls of plantlife. Egyptian reliefs are given form. But there's a limit to this unfurling of digital lino. The results ultimately evoke the look common in mobile games when smartphones were becoming ever more powerful. This is Lara Croft if she were designed by Gameloft in 2011. Read more View the full article
Call your friends over and hand them that chewed up bootleg controller, the Steam Couch Co-Op Fest is here! Featuring heaps of multiplayer titles and great discounts, there has never been a better time to game with your friends. Couch co-op is a dying practice in gaming, but some indie developers are fighting to kept […] Source View the full article
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The original idea for YouTube varies depending on who you ask but what we do know for certain is that the very first clip ever uploaded – a video of co-founder Jawed Karim standing in front of elephants at the San Diego Zoo – arrived a couple months later on April 23. Read Entire Article View the full article