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Marvel Rivals has been out for over two months, and competitive players have figured out multiple team compositions, giving them the best odds to win matches. Now, crafty players are advocating against the popular three-healer strat. Taking three healers in Marvel Rivals is one of the most popular team compositions where players have at least three strategists in their squad where each other duelist or tank gets a personal pocket healer, allowing them to stay longer in the teamfights. However, players on Reddit are calling this strategy ineffective as it doesn’t work most of the time, especially when you’re sacrificing on the extra tank. View the full article

A full of roundup of all the modes in MLB The Show 25has been revealed, including both returning favorites from previous installments as well as a selection of new additions. The beloved baseball franchise has seen an annual release every year since 2006, and the upcoming launch of MLB The Show 25 will mark its twentieth installment. With such a momentous milestone being reached, the developers will likely be looking to make this the biggest and best game yet. View the full article

Genshin Impact has officially revealed the new cards being added to Genius Invokation TCG with the RPG's Version 5.4 update, including one of Fontaine's most popular cast members. HoYoverse has already given fans plenty to look forward to within the next update to the massively popular RPG, with a new five-star character and an Inazuma-focused event. Version 5.4 will introduce Inazuma clinical psychologist Yumemizuki Mizuki to the roster, alongside a main event centered around Inazuma's "Mikawa Festival." Now, one of the RPG's most popular game modes is getting an update as well. View the full article

After the huge success of Balatro in 2024, we've seen several other adaptations of popular games into a similar roguelike format. One that speaks to my particular sensibilities is Aotenjo: Infinite Hands, a mahjong take on score-multiplying mayhem. Along with being a fun twist on the familiar game, its single-player spin makes it a good way to learn the basics of mahjong if you've always been perplexed by its ruleset. Now, a new Aotenjo update makes it an even more appealing proposition, reducing the risk of bad luck ruining your run and helping you climb the difficulty curve more gradually. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Aotenjo is the mahjong equivalent of Balatro and it's just hit early access Balatro and mahjong meet in Aotenjo, a roguelike with a new Steam demo View the full article

There are ten different Antiquity Age civilizations to choose from in Sid Meier's Civilization 7, each with their own unique Civic Trees that provide them with specialized bonuses and buffs. Each Civic Tree provides early access to that specific civilization's associated Wonder, and will unlock access to each civilization's Traditions, which are Social Policies that persist across the Ages. View the full article

The Legacy Collection of The Sims is finally here, and with it, you’re free to enjoy the game that started it all. The very first Sims is filled with hijinks, love, and life, and it’s all ready for you to explore. However, enough time has gone by that you may have forgotten just how difficult the first entry in the franchise is. Just keeping your Sims alive and happy is a challenge, let alone having them accomplish anything. That’s what mods are for, along with the best cheats, and we’re here to show you the best ones that you can use in 2025. The best mods for The Sims 1 in 2025 Leisure Plant Keeping your Sims motives up in the first game is hard. Much harder than in any other game in the series. That’s not even factoring in leaving your home lot, which has no guarantee of the objects you need to keep your Sims happy. That’s why the Leisure Plant is so necessary. Place it on any lot, including community lots, and all motives except for Fun, Social, and Hunger will be maximized for you. You can instead focus on having fun and making friends. Buyable Baby Screenshot by Destructoid Having a baby in the first Sims is complicated. Instead of being able to try for one, you must wait for the prompt to show up, which can take forever. There’s not even a specific interaction to trigger it. That’s why the Buyable Baby mod is here. Now, instead of waiting, your Sims can have a baby whenever they want. You even get to choose the skin tone and sex of the baby. No more waiting for that elusive prompt to get your story going. Obsessed Fan Alarm I don’t care what anyone says. I still think fame was most fun when you were famous in the first Sims. There was something so glamorous about it, and you even got to choose from being an actor, model, or singer. The only not-great part was the obsessed fan. This stalker will show up everywhere your Sim does, fawning over them, stealing their trophies, and leaving odd gifts. So, the Obsessed Fan Alarm object is a must-have if you want to keep him at bay. Simply place it on your home lot, and he won’t bug you anymore. Work From Home Computer Perhaps the only good thing to come out of 2020 was the increased work-from-home options. Now, with the Work From Home Computer mod, your Sims can enjoy this leisure in-game, just like you. Place the computer on your lot, and instead of leaving in that ugly carpool, your Sim can complete all of their work for their home lot instead. Now, your Sim won’t disappear into a rabbit hole for all hours of the day. Improved Genie Lamp Screenshot by Destructoid The Genie Lamp is one of the most frustrating objects in the game. Sure, it can reward you with riches, love, or expensive gifts, but more often than not, it just ends up burning your house down. And you’re limited to how many times you can ask him to grant your wish. With the Improved Genie Lamp, not only do your odds of success with the NPC increase from 40% to 50%, but you’re able to attempt whenever you want. You can spend all day testing your luck with the genie and maybe be rewarded big time. Bunk Beds When you have limited space in your home, bunk beds are a lifesaver. It's too bad they weren’t introduced to The Sims until later games. But, with the Bunk Beds mod, you can enjoy them in the Legacy Collection. Simply place a bunk bed or loft bed, and your Sims will be able to claim the top bunk. With loft beds, you can even place objects underneath them to save on more space. Vampires The supernatural in The Sims is pretty limited, as the life states featured in later games hadn’t been added in. Sure, you can cast spells and become a witch, but other than that, you’re pretty limited. The Vampires mod, or the Elixir of Eternity, lets you Sim join the army of the undead and become a vampire. You’re able to sleep in coffins, bite other Sims, and more. How spooky. Personality Bookcase Screenshot by Destructoid Personality is pretty rigid when you’re playing the first game, but luckily, the Personality Bookcase mod gives you the freedom to change your Sim to suit your needs. With this bookcase, your Sim can study certain interests and personality traits to gain points in them. Not only that, but the bookcase can also remove points from certain traits you don’t want anymore. Is your Sim getting less neat over time? Simply remove the neatness points for them. It’s as easy as that. Working Calendar When left to the base game, The Sims doesn’t actually feature any sort of calendar. Instead, your Sims will simply go to work every single day without fail. Not only does this make the game substantially harder, but it’s also not very realistic. That’s where the Working Calendar mod comes in. Days are now counted, and every few days, your Sims can enjoy the weekend and, eventually, a holiday. You can finally take a break from the grind. Super Sculpture Screenshot by Destructoid The Super Sculpture object is the magnum opus of Sims 1 mods. Sadly, the first game doesn’t include any testing cheats like later games that allow you to instantly max relationships, skills, and motives. That’s why you need the Super Sculpture. By placing this object anywhere on your lot, simply click on it, and you’ll have a plethora of options to choose from to modify your game. Make Sims fall in love, reset their motives so they’re happy, and improve their skills. If you only pick up one mod from this list, it should be this one. The post 10 mods you need for The Sims 1 in 2025 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Even after all these decades, J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth remains one of the most expansive fictional worlds ever created, and the story of The Lord of the Rings holds up as a cornerstone of literary expression in the speculative genre. From the lush landscape of Eriador in The Fellowship of the Ring, where the Ring-bearer originally sets out towards the Mountain of Fire, to the rolling hills of Beleriand where the Elves of the First Age contended with Morgoth the ****** Foe and spun many tales of tragedy and triumph into existence, here are J.R.R. Tolkien's best Lord of the Rings and Middle-earth books, ranked. via William Morrow 10. The Fall of Númenor One of the latest books to be posthumously published by the Tolkien Estate, The Fall of Númenor expands on the story already outlined in The Silmarillion of how the greatest kingdom of men succumbed to Sauron's evil machinations and destroyed itself from the inside. At the beginning of the Second Age, the Valar granted the men of Middle Earth a heavenly island kingdom to live and flourish in as a reward for their assistance in the war against Morgoth, the ****** Foe of the World. These were the Númenóreans, blessed with long life and great strength, from whom the line of Elendil survived into the Third Age and established the twin kingdoms of Gondor and Arnor. During the first centuries of their reign, the Numenoreans flourished under the wisdom of the Valar, protecting Middle-earth from the horrors that remained of the dark days of Morgoth's reign. And when they weren't doing that, the Númenóreans looked toward the West, beyond the sea, and wondered deep in their hearts if the gift of immortality and the light of Valinor would ever be theirs to cherish. This was the weakness that Sauron the Deceiver exploited to bring about the fall of Numenor. Sauron was taken captive during the Second Age and brought into the Island Kingdom, where he dribbled poison into the ears of its kings, slowly twisting their minds towards the worship of Morgoth, his evil master. At first glance, The Fall of Númenor might come off as just another story that Tolkien wrote to expand on his mythology, but the most haunting thing about reading this book is the realization that we humans have a lot more in common with Númenóreans these days than we realize. via HarperCollins 9. Unfinished Tales Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth, or simply Unfinished Tales as it is more commonly known, comprises a collection of short stories and essays that Tolkien never got to polish during his lifetime. The stories center around Middle-earth and expand on the mythology already outlined in The Silmarillion, but unlike that book, Unfinished Tales can sometimes be inconsistent and incomplete, as Tolkien’s son Christopher opted to publish the notes and essays as they were, with little to no modification except for character names. The first part contains the story of Tuor and his arrival at the hidden city of Gondolin, as well as The Tale of the Children of Húrin, explaining how the curse of Morgoth dogged Túrin Turambar’s footsteps through his tragic life. The book then launches into an account of Númenor and an extensive chronicle of all its kings. Lastly, we review certain tales from the Third Age, like how Isildur was killed in the River Anduin and the Ring of Power was lost, or what Gandalf did during the Quest for Erebor from his point of view. There’s also another detailed account of how the ****** Riders searched for the Ring in Eriador after Sauron released Gollum. Unfinished Tales is a book for diehard Tolkien enthusiasts who would consume any bit of trivia that came their way. Together, Unfinished Tales and the 12-part History of Middle-earth give fans exactly what they need to fill in the gaps and become one of the Lambengolmor, who were the ancient loremasters of elves. via William Morrow 8. The Fall of Gondolin One of the first stories that Tolkien ever wrote while fighting in the trenches of the Somme was the story of the fall of Gondobin, the hidden city of Elves that Morgoth burned to the ground through treachery and deceit, cementing his total victory over the Noldor in Middle-earth and perhaps even setting certain characters on a path that would spell his own ultimate doom. The Silmarillion is undoubtedly one of the best books that Tolkien ever wrote, but the sheer scale of some of the stories that defined those early years makes it difficult for people to wrap their heads around how certain events came to pass. That is not to say The Silmarillion is inadequate in conveying those narratives, but the release of books like The Fall of Gondolin has given us fans a much more comprehensive look into the tales that mattered the most to Tolkien himself in his legendarium. This 2018 publication was the last book from Tolkien's three Great Tales to be published separately, the other two being 2007's The Children of Húrin and 2017's Beren and Lúthien. via William Morrow 7. Beren and Lúthien The second independent retelling of the Great Tales takes us to the first age again, to a time when the Men and Elves of Middle-earth contended with the ****** Foe and survived, quite literally, through unnumbered tears of sorrow and unimaginable death and destruction. Amidst this chaos and bloodshed, there lived a mortal man named Beren, son of Barahir, who fought against the shadow of Angband to the north. After the deaths of his father and fellow guerilla fighters, Beren makes his way to the hidden, impregnable kingdom of Doriath under the rule of King Thingol. There, he meets Lúthien, the most beautiful of all of the children of the god Eru Ilúvatar, and immediately falls in love with her. Beren is doomed to live the waning life of the Atani, while Lúthien is immortal. Their tales of woe as they travel together to the very court of Morgoth and wrest from him one of the Silmarils as Lúthien’s bride price and the subsequent tragedies that befall them in their wanderings comprises most of Beren and Lúthien, though the chief difference between the tale told in The Silmarillion and the one you find in this book is that there are several versions and retellings of the same tale in the latter for those keen to know how the story evolved in Tolkien’s mind. via Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 6. The Hobbit Fun, whimsical, and perhaps a little absurd. After living with this story for the better part of two decades, these are the only words with which I could describe The Hobbit and its mountainous legacy in shaping speculative fiction. In a lot of ways, it was The Hobbit’s success in 1937 that spurred Tolkien and his publishers to attempt a sequel, which would eventually be released as The Lord of the Rings in 1954. Tolkien wrote The Hobbit as a bedtime story for his children, and even the simple and humorous prose, so at odds with the stark, lyrical poetry of The Lord of the Rings, reflects the headspace of those humble beginnings. The Hobbit remains one of the best-selling books of all time, and even after all these years, I still recommend it to people who want to get their kids into reading or are even looking for a light read themselves. If The Lord of the Rings was the birthplace of high fantasy as a genre in the speculative domain, then The Hobbit was, as Gandalf would say, “the falling of small stones that starts an avalanche in the mountains.” via William Morrow 5. The Two Towers The second book in The Lord of the Rings takes the foundations already established in The Fellowship and weaves together a perfect middle act for our characters to get their bearings and embark on that last leg of the journey. From the three hunters roaming the ridden vales of Rohan to Frodo and Sam slowly making their meandering way to the land of Shadow, The Two Towers is full of memorable moments like the meeting with Faramir or the Battle of Hornburg. While The Two Towers is my least favorite Lord of the Rings volume (unlike the movie, which is my favorite in Jackson’s trilogy), it nonetheless contains my favorite chapters in the entire work, namely when Frodo and Sam climb the stairs and enter Shelob’s lair, with the former being taken away by Orcs and Samwise Gamgee — brave, brilliant, amazing Sam — deciding to rescue his master and the book ending with this somber yet electrifying sentence: “Frodo was alive but taken by the Enemy.” via William Morrow / HarperCollins 4. The Children of Húrin The Children of Húrin is the first of the three Great Tales to receive its own outing. Not only that, but this 2007 novel is actually a continuous narrative, unlike the other two books. Out of all of Tolkien’s writings, Narn i Chîn Húrin remained the most complete, and so it almost feels like a natural addition to The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The story revolves around the most tragic hero in Tolkien’s legendarium, Túrin Turambar. Húrin Thalion, a great chieftain of men, had visited the city of Gondolin and befriended its king, Turgon. Years later, during the Nirnaeth Arnoediad, the Battle of Unnumbered Tears, Húrin came to Turgon’s aid and covered his escape, getting captured in the process. Morgoth tortured Húrin to gain knowledge of Gondolin’s location, but Húrin would not yield to the dark lord, causing him to curse Húrin and all his offspring. Morgoth then bound Húrin atop his mountain fortress and used sorcery to grant Húrin sight of all that would befall his kin. And so began the tragedy of the Children of Húrin, named Túrin and Nienor. The former became a warrior of great renown, but his deeds often resulted in disaster for himself and those near him. Túrin is ultimately reunited with his sister Nienor, but ignorant of her real identity, he falls in love and marries her. The two kill themselves after learning the truth, Nienor by jumping into the river Taeglin and Túrin by falling on his ****** sword, Gurthang. Reading The Children of Húrin makes you grateful for the fact that Tolkien decided to go down a much more gentle and nuanced path with The Lord of the Rings because the tragedy of some of the stories that precede it is almost unpalatable. via William Morrow 3. The Return of the King The Captains of the West are preparing for their final confrontation with Sauron’s armies: To fight a battle before the walls of the White City that will decide the fate of Middle-earth for ages to come. Frodo and Sam are pushing on toward Mount Doom despite the increasingly heavy burden they carry, and the gloom of the land of Shadow has almost wholly sapped their strength of body and will. The Return of the King is the culmination of one of the greatest stories ever told. We get to experience Tolkien’s “Eucatastrophe” in earnest, learning that though “in all lands, love is now mingled with grief, it grows perhaps the greater.” Even the best-written, most carefully constructed tale will unravel if its author cannot pull off a satisfying ending, but Professor Tolkien, a true maestro of language and mythology, showed every author that would succeed him how it’s done by giving us the perfect ending to his trilogy, and his legendarium. via William Morrow 2. The Fellowship of the Ring Among newer generations, I’ve often found that there rarely is a middle ground when it comes to The Fellowship of the Ring, it being the first volume in The Lord of the Rings. Younger readers will either love this story and understand the kind of angle Tolkien was aiming for, or they will find that the plot moves too slowly for their liking. Maybe it’s the over-descriptive language, not even bothering to hide Tolkien’s love for nature and every tree, bough, and shade in it. Perhaps they don’t know anything about the story and are put off by the ambiguous atmosphere of those first few chapters. Maybe it’s all of it; the sheer scale of a fictional world thrust into your lap. If you find yourself among the latter, then there’s probably nothing I could write to sway your opinion, but if you are in the ranks of the former, then you understand why this book is one of the most magical books you could come across in your life. Sure, The Two Towers is contemplative. Granted, The Return of the King is epic and full of action. But The Fellowship of the Ring is, in one word, magical, even if that couldn’t even begin to capture its essence. Mistifying, fantastical, and unabashed. Poetic, unruly, and insightful. I could go on and on. I still remember the feeling of being utterly entranced by the depiction of Lothlórien, the fairest of the Elven havens remaining in Middle-earth when the Fellowship set foot in it. Even more so than Peter Jackson's Fellowship of the Ring. And isn't it a testament to the power of an author's voice and prose that even one of the most acclaimed masterpieces in cinema history can't quite capture the magic found in his intricate words? via HarperCollins 1. The Silmarillion Narrative-wise, I might have given this first spot to The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit, but that would be to undersell J.R.R. Tolkien’s crowning achievement, the magnum opus that defines him as one of the greats. The Silmarillion is a work that not many people will understand at first, but the captivating story of creation found therein is unlike anything we’ve seen before. Many authors pride themselves in the ability to create an immersive world and give it intricate details, but at the end of the day, those details, that history, are there to serve the plot. For Tolkien, the fictional world was an end in itself, and that’s why, when it comes to worldbuilding, few other fantasy worlds, if any, have managed to rival Middle-earth and the larger Arda even after all these decades. The Silmarillion details how the world was spun into being by the supreme Eru Ilúvatar, how the discordant angel Melkor and his jarring countermelody pushed back against the work of his brethren, and how these beatific creatures fought in Arda many thousands of years before the Elves and Men and Dwarves ever set foot on it. It then tells the story of Elves in full, how they woke up under the light of the stars, how they made the long journey to Valinor, and how the treachery of Melkor pushed them towards ruin. It tells the story of the Silmarils, prized jewels that left only suffering in their wake. And it tells of the fall of the hidden city, and Beren and Luthien, and the children of Hurin. The Silmarillion contains in itself the greatest fictional world ever created, and I doubt that any writer or their creation could hope to come close to matching its sheer scale any time soon. The post All Lord of the Rings books, ranked appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Baldur's Gate 3 has such a large cast of characters, and some may be easily forgotten after reaching the end of a campaign. One such character who can easily be set to the side is Dror Ragzlin, a hobgoblin who players will come across in Act One. However, looking closely at his character reveals some dark undertones for any campaign of BG3. View the full article

While Diablo 4 continues to gain momentum with its latest season, Season of Witchcraft, one of the original creators of the series seems to think the entire genre of ARPGs is not what it used to be. The dungeon crawling, hack 'n' slash adventure has roots leading back to the original from 1997, but has evolved and grown over the years. In many ways, the core dynamics of the game have stayed the same, with a dark story and mobs of enemies that can quickly overwhelm a player, but much has changed. View the full article

Arc is a fairly underused subclass in Destiny 2, but with a couple of buffs and reworks, it can dominate even endgame content with the right build. Hunters have access to Gifted Conviction—a fun Exotic that takes Arc gameplay to another level. Gifted Conviction is an Exotic chest piece that creates Arc projectiles upon using Ascension or Tempest Strike, jolting targets and granting damage resistance. There are a few ways to go around this Exotic, and while Ascension is available on the Prismatic subclass, you can make the most out of it on Arc. View the full article

The Advanced Prototype Jumpship, simply known as a TIE Fighter, is a part of the latest Destiny 2 collaboration with Star Wars. The collaboration added multiple armor sets, emotes, and this ship, which is modeled after Darth Vader’s TIE. If you want to upgrade your Destiny 2 ship collection with the Advanced Prototype Jumpship inspired by legends from a distant universe, here’s everything you need to know about its price and features. View the full article

Last night we received reports of an outage of PlayStation’s PSN service, responsible for helping players login, play games online, ... Read more View the full article

A new leak about Dan Heng’s new form in Honkai: Star Rail has emerged, and based on the information that was provided, it seems like the Nameless’ new kit may be exactly what players have been needing. In the current story arc, both Dan Heng and the Trailblazer are the only members of the Astral Express who have descended into Amphoreus. So far, the game has been focusing on the development of the Remembrance Trailblazer, who is already playable, and several of the Amphoreus characters in Honkai: Star Rail who will gradually be released as playable units. View the full article

Anyone looking to achieve their third character Ascension in Path of Exile 2 must first beat a powerful boss - Ashar The Sand Mother. This massive scorpion is a challenging opponent you face during the Trial of Sekhemas challenges, which test your character's might to see if they are worthy of Ascension. You'll need to overcome Ashar to unlock unique specializations for your character's class from a new Ascendancy. View the full article

Zenless Zone Zero has officially revealed the W-Engine for new S-Rank character Evelyn Chevalier, expected to release early next week with Version 1.5's second half. The newest update to the massively popular urban action RPG has already seen a plethora of new content for fans, from its new characters to a full suite of events. Version 1.5 saw the introduction of Astra Yao to the playable roster as a powerful, versatile Ether Support character, coupled with new story content centered around Astra Yao and a major new Fall Guys-inspired event. Now, Version 1.5's second character is gearing up for her debut. View the full article

First-person shooters are one of the genres that's come to define gaming on PC. Between the rip-roaring action of a good gunfight, social interactions of an MMO, or the long-term decision-making of a strategy game, playing on our computers has been characterized by some key experiences. Prey, Titanfall 2, and Doom Eternal always come to my mind when I think of FPS games, as they're easily some of the best. If you want more shooters, then, this new Fanatical Bundle encourages you to choose only what you want, and you can grab each game for less than $2. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: QuakeCon ***** gives you up to 85% off these essential FPS games The best PC Game Pass deal is back, just ahead of Starfield Snag a slept-on immersive sim as a free game with Prime Gaming, quick View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

With the wide variety of Leaders on offer in Civilization 7‘s base game and DLC selection, it can be hard to know which character to pick when starting a game for the first time. Below, we’ve listed every Civ 7 Leader with their traits, unlocks, and play style, along with how to get the various DLC Leaders in the game. View the full article

If you have been playing Fortnite recently, you have probably seen a new character dressed all in white. Despite what you may assume, this isn’t a new outfit at all but a secret Fortnite skin that only shows up due to a glitch. How to get the white outfit glitch skin in Fortnite No one knows when this glitch first occurred or who discovered it first, but it is slowly taking over Fortnite lobbies. Anyone who has played recently, particularly in team modes like Battle Royale squads, Reload or Team Rumble, has possibly seen teams of Ramirez skins wearing this simple all-white outfit. It isn’t in the Item Shop and isn’t a regular default skin outfit, so how are players unlocking this new, and probably temporary, skin? View the full article

The low-content seasons in Genshin Impact have always been an issue, but they have been feeling even worse lately, and future updates need to find a way to correct that before the game starts bleeding players. At the moment, the popular action RPG by HoYoverse is approaching the end of Version 5.3 and will soon head into the contents of Version 5.4. In terms of new content, the current patch was one of the largest in months. The update introduced the final missions of the Natlan story arc, added four new playable characters, and brought forth the Lantern Rite event. View the full article

The Creative Director for Assassin's Creed Shadowshas provided insight into the upcoming game's dual protagonists in an exclusive interview with Screen Rant. Assassin's Creed Shadows will allow the player to control two characters with unique gameplay styles, a new feature of the historical stealth-action series. View the full article

Confucius is an excellent leader in Civilization 7 for a Scientific Victory because of his unique Keju ability and how well his strategic Civ choices synergized across the Ages. The clearest path to a Scientific Victory for Confucius utilizes the Han, Ming, and Qing civilizations, all of which are either his strategic or geographic choices and will help maximize Science output through their many unique features, though there are many other viable options for Confucius and a Science Victory. As with all Legacy Victory types in Civ 7, a Science Victory requires planning across the Ages toward a final project - in this case, the Space Race. View the full article

Events in Pokémon TCG Pocket offer various rewards, ranging from handy resources like Pack Hourglasses to rare promo cards. Spending time with a Drop Event can be lucrative, but players are convinced that changing the final rewards could make them even better. The majority of Battle Tasks that you’ll come across when playing Drop Events tend to offer Event Hourglasses or Wonder Hourglasses as rewards, with the first-time offerings including Shop Tickets, Pack Hourglasses, and Shinedust, and chance rewards including promo packs and other resources. View the full article

The second open beta for Monster Hunter Wildsis already a big hit with gamers with over 200,000 concurrent players. As the latest entry in Capcom’s long-running action RPG series, the game is slated to launch on February 28, 2025. Since its debut on the PlayStation 2 console back in 2004, the Monster Hunter franchise has become a cornerstone of Capcom’s lineup. With five previous mainline titles and numerous spin-offs, Monster Hunter Wilds is set to be the sixth main installment in the series. View the full article

Civilization 7, the latest entry to Sid Meier’s long-running franchise, is out. The game features several Ages and numerous Civilizations and leaders, with many more to come, as indicated by a recent datamine. These include a fourth Age, Edward “Blackbeard” Teach, Pirate Republics, among others. The datamine was shared on the Civilization subreddit on Feb. 8, indicating several new leaders and mechanics that could make their way into the title. Historical and current nations such as the Ottoman Empire, the Maori, Iceland, and, most interestingly, Pirate Republics, all appear in the files, though these could have at some point been part of the game and then cut for gameplay reasons. The Ottomans were previously present in Civilization 6 and released as part of a DLC, as were the Maori, who came out alongside the Ottomans in the Gathering Storm expansion, so it would make sense if we were to see them in Civ 7 once again. View the full article

Regardless of how you feel about the game, Starfield at least offered something a bit different from Bethesda that wasn't under the Elder Scrolls or Fallout umbrella. And it scratched that sci-fi, space-faring itch when we weren't engrossing ourselves in No Man's Sky. Now, if you really want to experience the awesome spectacle of space exploration, Bethesda is giving away the chance to see one up close. As noted in a recent blog post, you could be the lucky winner who will get a chance to take a trip to the Kennedy Space Center to watch Lonestar's upcoming Freedom Mission launch to the moon. [Hidden Content] The launch will take place on February 26 and will give one person (plus a guest) the opportunity to rub elbows with astronauts and others in attendance. Moony McMoonFace As if that wasn't enough, the winner will also have the chance to transmit their own message to Earth's moon. Now, we all know that giving people on the internet the opportunity to deliver something special to the population is typically a recipe for disaster (or hilarity), so it stands to reason that this message will be massively vetted and made appropriate before launch. Here's everything the winner will receive: A flight to and from Orlando, Florida A hotel accommodation in Orlando, FL, for the duration of the trip One Day Pass for the Kennedy Space Center on launch day Access to view the Freedom Mission launch The mission itself is a chance for Lonestar to send the first-ever data center to the moon "for the future of humanity." Sadly, according to the competition rules, it's only eligible for people who live in the US. If you do qualify to enter, you can fill out this form, which is also where you will get to suggest what message you'd like delivered. The sweepstake ends February 13 at 12 pm ET. Make sure you check the full rules before entering. The post Bethesda is sending one lucky Starfield fan to witness the Lonestar space launch appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]