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The company listed a whopping 8127% increase in the game segment's profit on their financial report. View the full article

One of the best Victory Paths for Trung Trac is a Scientific Victory in Sid Meier's Civilization 7 thanks to her Military-Scientific affinity. Trung Trac can take a Science Victory by force with her Hai Ba Trung ability, which gives her starting Commander three free automatic promotions, gives all Commanders +20% experience, and provides +10% Science in Tropical cities, which is doubled while at war. By choosing Maurya in the Antiquity Age, Majapahit in the Exploration Age, and Meiji Japan in the Modern Age, Trung Trac can utilize Happiness bonuses to counter War Weariness and maximize Science yields, ultimately completing the Space Race Projects for the win. View the full article

Krafton has officially unveiled PUBG: BLINDSPOT, its new game confirmed for PC via Steam. The announcement also revealed details and shared a new gameplay trailer, as well as saying when players will be able to get a sneak peek at Krafton's game. View the full article

Paw Paw Destiny promises to be some kind of “cosmic horror-comedy” game with beat-em-up and platforming elements, but it feels more like a joke on the customer. This is the video game equivalent of getting a phone call from Mike Tyson trying to sell me a timeshare at Disney. The premise is too absurd to […] Source View the full article

Thanks to the release of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, which is living up to expectations after a seven-year wait, February is off to a good start. The sequel from Warhorse Studios continues the story of Henry of Skalitz, taking him to new locations in 15th-century Czechia with big cities, powerful new weapons, and dangerous enemies to defeat. View the full article

You read that correctly. The PlayStation Network (PSN) is currently offline. That means online services for both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are not currently working. Your gaming sesh will have to wait, I'm afraid. Read more View the full article

From Whom the Bells Tolls mission has to be one of the most chore-heavy questlines as you complete one mundane task after another. Hauling the sack to the charcoal shed will be the first objective, and we're here to show you how to complete it in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Table of contentsKCD2 Haul sacks to the charcoal shed quest guideHow to save Sir Hans quickly in From Whom the Bells Tolls questFrom Whom the Bells Fever Tonic recipe KCD2 Haul sacks to the charcoal shed quest guide When it's time to haul the sacks to Trosky Castle, the guard will tell you to put them into a mysterious charcoal shed. Unfortunately, the game doesn't really tell you where this location is, so you may end up walking around aimlessly like I did. If you aren't sure where to go, pick up the sack and walk to the entrance to the wagon's right. Screenshot by Destructoid Travel up this hill until you reach the shed on the left side. Due to Henry's slow walking speed, it'll be slightly tedious to perform. I definitely know the struggle, and I almost fell asleep with the sluggish movements. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you've reached the shed, place the sack on the wooden board inside. You must deliver three sacks in total to complete this optional quest in From Whom the Bells Tolls. Even though it's considered optional, it's pretty crucial to do it for the main objective of saving Sir Hans. It'll unlock the blacksmith in Trosky Castle, paving the way for the rest of the mission. You'll have to complete many more chores after this, but luckily, there is a way to make the process go by faster. Read below to find out how. Screenshot by Destructoid How to save Sir Hans quickly in From Whom the Bells Tolls quest You can complete the remainder of the From the Bells Tolls mission in a few different ways. I've seen some players use the route with the Chamberlain, but others (including myself) have trouble persuading him. The only one that worked for me was the pathway that Reddit user XxBluesShadowxX used, which seems to be the quickest method. Here are the steps you can take to complete the From the Bells Tolls quest quickly in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2: Speak to the blacksmith and tell him, "I'll help you with anything!" Go to the Smithy and interact with the chest to the right to get the resources for the horseshoe recipe Rob or interact with the red pot near there to get a free lockpick (you can talk to the Cook Fanka and the blacksmith if you don't want to get caught robbing) Craft the Farmer's horseshoe at the Smithy and talk to the blacksmith when you're done Give the horseshoe to Kabat Ask Kabat, "What did you do before?" then talk about acquiring a tool Instead of buying the lockpicks, ask if you can do something in exchange Accept to help him get the rosemary back from Father Nicodemus (you don't have to actually get the rosemary, but it's still crucial to accept it) Talk to Father Nicodemus to play dice for the rosemary (again, you don't need to play for it, but it's essential to know that he has the rosemary) Tell Jarek (the man kneeling next to the Smithy) that Father Nicodemus stole the rosemary and follow him to get to Thomas Go back downstairs and steal some food from the pantry on the way down Return to the Smithy and take right to go up the stairs Bribe the guard there with the food you've stolen Sneak up the stairs and go all the way to the top Talk to Katherine inside the room on the right and ask her for help (it's okay if you fail to persuade her) Wait for her to leave and grab the Physicians' Journal to learn how to make the Fever Tonic recipe Use the lockpick on the chest there to gather the ingrdients Make the Fever Tonic at the alchemy table (I will discuss this more below) Return to Thomas to give him the Fever tonic Getting the lockpick from the red pot should be one of your first steps. Since you can get caught robbing it, I suggest talking to the Cook Fanka and then the blacksmith to get free access to it. Screenshot by Destructoid Save the lockpick for later, and then work your way to Jarek through Kabat's rosemary mini-quest. You can complete the sub-task of helping Cook Fanka and Kabat if you want, but remember that this quest has a time limit. The main focus here will be Jarek, who will be kneeling near the Smithy. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you get Father Nicodemus to confess about the stolen rosemary, you can tell Jarek about it to get you to Thomas. Keep note of Thomas' location since you'll need to return here shortly. This part will let you roam this particular building without the guard's watchful eyes, but you'll need to do a bit of sneaking when stealing the food. Use this food to trick a guard in the upstairs room near the Smithy. Take the stairs to find him. Screenshot by Destructoid Now, sneak up the stairs where the guard used to be and go up to the top. You'll eventually find a door there with Katherine inside. Ask her for help to get her out of the room. I failed to persuade her, but she didn't bother to tell any guards about Henry's whereabouts. Now, you can finally take the Physician's Journal from the bookcase and loot the chest for Thomas' Fever Tonic potion. Screenshot by Destructoid From Whom the Bells Fever Tonic recipe If you aren't sure how to make the Fever Tonic recipe in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, follow these steps: Add three handfuls of Feverfew Put the cauldron down and boil the Feverfew for two turns (use the bellows to make it boil) Put the cauldron back up Grind one handful of Elderberry Leaves and place in the cauldron Add two handfuls of Ginger Distill the potion Use a phial to make the potion Even if you happen to mess up a few times with the potion, the From the Bells Tolls quest doesn't penalize you for it. I made two mistakes of boiling it for too long and forgetting to distill, and it still worked. Then, you can finally give the potion to Thomas to trigger a cutscene, thus concluding this Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 quest. Once it's over, ensure to get one of the best horses from Hired Hand Kabat. The Lion's Crest is also near Trosky Castle if you want a new gear set. The post How to haul sacks to the charcoal shed in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Although Sid Meier's Civilization 7follows the franchise tradition of representing real-world cultures and cities, the series has never stuck completely to the script, and renaming cities is one staple feature that goes against that grain. While it's nice to have settlements that reflect historical locations, it can also be fun to get creative. This is especially true when it comes to conquest, as renaming cities can be a nice way to represent assimilation or simply annoy a friend in multiplayer. View the full article

There's clearly one opponent in the Monster Hunter Wilds beta that towers over the rest, and that's Arkveld, a massive white wyvern. Arkveld wasn't fightable in the first beta—Wilds' "flagship" monster is a new addition for the second open beta, and I think Capcom included it to put ****** and complacent hunters in their place. If you yawned your way through the easier beta fights against Doshaguma or Chatacabra, don't expect to get off so easy this time... Read more.View the full article

Developer Alkimia Interactive gives key insights into bringing Gothic 1 Remake to life in a new making-of video going over locations, updated sequences, and more. View the full article

Beyond the crushing difficulty, Cuphead served as a tacit reminder of just how creepy early animation could be. All those exaggerated features and lanky limbs, it's truly the stuff of nightmares. Bad Cheese returns to that well, this time using a pastiche of Disney's early years for a tale of terror, and there's a demo you can try out for yourself. Read the rest of the story... View the full article

Developers at Capcom working on the upcoming action title Onimusha: Way of the Sword have clarified their intentions with regard to the game's difficulty. Currently in development, Onimusha: Way of the Swordwill land on the PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X|S sometime in 2026. View the full article

Marvel Rivalsfans discuss the unfortunate ways in which Scarlet Witch's ult is seemingly doomed to fail, but one solution does give it the potential for excellence. Since its release last year, Marvel Rivals has quickly become astoundingly popular in the hero shooter genre, dominating in almost unprecedented ways. As it delivers on 6v6 action without a role ******, players can easily hop into new games and fight with friends, or alone. View the full article

Although each installment of The Sims offers an expansion with magic, the options available have always been relatively limited. Even exploring Glimmerbrook and The Magic Realm in The Sims 4, it all feels like an amusement park experience rather than something more fleshed out. The Fool's Apprentice offers people management within a magic school in the middle of a mythic realm, so you can fully embrace the dream of becoming Gandalf and running a wizard academy (or maybe that's just me). Read the rest of the story... View the full article

A new set of leaks about Castorice’s internal tests for Honkai: Star Rail have emerged, and they show that the Chrysos Heir may be one of the most controversial characters in the turn-based RPG’s roster so far. Castorice is one of the many heroes from Amphoreus and is known the be the candidate to become the bearer of the Coreflame of Death, despite being a direct servant of the Titan called Thanatos. She has already been introduced as an NPC in the story quests, and now several leaks about Castorice’s kit in Honkai: Star Rail are starting to emerge. View the full article

Hogwarts Legacy is an immersive and interactive game where you play as a fifth-year transfer student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where there’s so much for players to do. You can attend classes such as Herbology, Defense Against the Dark Arts, and Potions, explore Hogwarts and a vast map of the wizarding world, and enjoy a thrilling storyline with plenty of quests. In addition, you can personalize your experience using cosmetics to customize your character or go to the next level and use mods. View the full article

Although each installment of The Sims offers an expansion with magic, the options available have always been relatively limited. Even exploring Glimmerbrook and The Magic Realm in The Sims 4, it all feels like an amusement park experience rather than something more fleshed out. The Fool's Apprentice offers people management within a magic school in the middle of a mythic realm, so you can fully embrace the dream of becoming Gandalf and running a wizard academy (or maybe that's just me). Read the rest of the story... View the full article

In a recent interview, game director Carrie Patel answered some rapid-fire questions about Avowed’s impending release, including what players should expect from the game’s “jankiness” levels. “You gotta accept a little jank to do something fun or creative, I think,” Patel commented in reference to both Avowed and The Outer Worlds, another game developed by Obsidian Entertainment. While some gamers may be worried about the polish level of a major release, I think a bit of jank can go a long way towards making a gaming experience all the more enjoyable and memorable. View the full article

The Kingdoms mode for Darkest Dungeon 2 has three campaigns, starting with Hunger Of The Beast Clan. This lengthy quest will see you traverse many different regions as you defend Inns from the Beastmen. You'll do this in part by upgrading them with powerful options like Veteran militia, Wainwright pets, and more. Given the difficulty, Darkest Dungeon 2 beginners will want some tips to get going. View the full article

While a Friday afternoon is usually the perfect time to sit back, relax, and play games with your friends, Marvel Rivals players discovered they were completely unable to log into the game today because of the frustrating error code 4. Error code 4 in Marvel Rivals is usually a connection error that can sometimes be fixed simply by resetting your Wi-Fi, which typically means it’s not that big of a deal. But this time, it looks like this instance of error code 4 might be a server-side incident. What’s more, it seems to only be affecting PlayStation players—and there’s a very good reason for that. The entire PlayStation Network seems to be down at the moment, by the looks of things on social media. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Riot Games is going through a spat with its fans at after a recent dev update did nothing but pour fuel on the fire when it comes to Hextech chests. And the situation’s become so heated that LoL players are comparing the developer to another (in)famous company. The Feb. 7 League of Legends dev update did not go over very well with players. In it, Riot doubled down on its reasoning to remove Hextech chests as a free-to-earn loot reward. According to Riot, the changes, while unpopular, will help keep League a fu,n free-to-play game for many years to come. View the full article

Feuds are a serious thing in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, and when there’s bad blood between towns, everyone knows about it. As you explore Tachov, you’ll discover the town has a serious hatred for Zhelejov, and the two have been battling it out for years. If you take some time to speak with the innkeeper at Tachov, Prochek, he asks if you want to help him in attempting to get one over on those at Zhelejov, and mess with a prized bull of theirs. For anyone willing to give in to the antics of these two towns, helping out Prochek is an enjoyable tasks, but you’ll need some supplies if you’re going to pull this prank. There are several things you’ll have to do, and people you have to speak with at each step of this quest. Here’s what you need to know about how to complete Mice in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. View the full article

Some players of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 are experiencing a jarring issue after the game’s first update where it appears as though their save files have been erased. As posted on Reddit by u/SadDaddy2001, there was an update to KCD2 for the Xbox, and when they loaded into the main menu, they were unable to access their saved game, with it only showing the option for a new game with the “Continue” and “Load Game” options greyed out. Understandably, this was a cause for serious concern. View the full article

The top-down PUBG spinoff formerly known as Project Arc has a new title, PUBG: Blindspot, and you'll soon be able to give it a spin: A playable demo is set to go live on Steam on February 21... Read more.View the full article

Disney Dreamlight Valley is one of the leading simulation games in the modern cozy gaming scene, but it isn't perfect. With endless opportunities for players to express their creativity, the game offers many ways to decorate the beautiful fantasy world of Dreamlight Valley and customize characters. Additionally, the game taps into a strong sense of nostalgia for Disney and its beloved characters, many of whom are available to befriend in the game. Disney Dreamlight Valley truly offers one of the most relaxing gaming experiences out there. View the full article