Archivist Al Kossow of Bitsavers, who led the technical recovery, described the process as "easy" as such efforts go. The tape, he explained, had "a pretty good chance of being recoverable." It held up well for a medium that relies on a thin, coated film and precise magnetic signal integrity... Read Entire Article View the full article
Granite Rapids comprises several server and workstation CPUs, led by the Xeon 698X. The flagship is expected to feature 86 cores and 172 threads – substantially more than the 60 cores found in the W9-3595X Sapphire Rapids Refresh CPU, but still fewer than AMD's Zen 4-based Threadripper Pro 9995WX, which... Read Entire Article View the full article
You ever watch those art restoration YouTube channels? The guys who have some bristling kit of arcane brushes, tweezers, spudgers and sponges, and who put them to use painstakingly removing a fine layer of yellow—origin indeterminate—from the surface of masterpiece after masterpiece?.. Read more.View the full article
Two years on and it's still Baldur's Gate 3's world we're living in. Every new RPG is measured against it, and Larian's next game, Divinity, is still hotly anticipated even amid criticism of the studio's admission of experimenting with generative AI... Read more.View the full article
It’s not uncommon for a Lego game to cover a lengthy story – Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, for example, spans nine movies’ worth of content. Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight might be TT Games’ most ambitious offering yet (its comically enormous toys-to-life game Lego Dimensions aside, of course). Rather than encompassing a series of movies, this time players will work their way through Batman’s entire life, in a story pulling elements from the character’s entire 86-year history. Starting as a young Bruce Wayne going to the cinema with his parents (a ‘block’buster no doubt, given that it’s Lego), the game takes players through every major beat in the character’s story – or at least TT’s version of his story, which it says is an amalgamation of all the common beats found throughout the numerous retellings over the decades – all the way up to his role as the leader of the Bat-Family. Read More... View the full article
A Trello or Wiki are must-haves for Roblox MMORPGs like Arcane Odyssey since there's so much content to explore. From various weapon skills, fighting styles, clans and a ton of other customization options, it pays to have a HUB to track all info. Here are the Arcane Odyssey Trello, Wiki and Discord links. Arcane Odyssey Trello, Wiki and Discord Links Image via Vetex Games Here's every community HUB you need for Arcane Odyssey: Arcane Odyssey Trello BoardArcane Odyssey Wiki (Community Wiki)Arcane Odyssey DiscordArcane Odyssey Game PageArcane Odyssey Roblox Community I would dive into the AO Trello first since it's the best source of both Lore and in-game content info. It basically acts as the game's Wiki page, archiving everything in the game. It's got info on: All Game MechanicsAll Weapon SkillsAll Fighting StylesAll Clan InfoAll Quests and EventsAll NPCsAll Enemies and BossesAll Areas and LocationsAll Progression MechanicsAll Gear, Consumables and Accessories Also, the Trello acts as a sort of Dev diary for the Vetex developer group listing future ideas and lore. There's even a full Lore document in the Game Information card if you love reading about the world's story. Last but not least, it's got the patch notes for the game archiving all the changes. This can also be found on the game's Discord though the Discord also has a list of announcements and upcoming updates with exact dates. There's also sneaks over there but moreover it's where you can ask specific questions about the game. For example, what the best weapon skills or fighting styles are. That's it for my Arcane Odyssey Trello board, Wiki page and Discord server guide. Don't forget to check out our Arcane Odyssey codes for all the latest free goodies you can get in the game. The post Arcane Odyssey Trello, Wiki and Discord appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
One of the most dedicated fan communities for any game surrounds Baldur's Gate 3, the RPG whose characters became some of the most well-known in the genre. The companion characters in particular are beloved, not only for their unique designs, but also for their deep stories told throughout the course of three Acts. One such character has inspired tons of amazing art, including one that has fans stunned. View the full article
With the release of the new ROG Ally range, ASUS also put out a new doc that is made to make the most out of your new gaming handheld. The ASUS ROG Bulwark Dock DG300 is a compact hub for gaming handhelds and laptops, designed for users who want to plug in once and get a full desktop-style setup without fuss. Like many docks we have seen in the past few years, the Bulwark expands a single USB-C to handle power, display output and data, turning a portable machine into something that can sit comfortably on a desk with a monitor, ethernet and a small pile of peripherals. The result is a dock that feels squarely targeted at devices like the ROG Ally line, but it stays open enough to work with other USB-C systems as well, all in the unmistakable ROG style. Unboxing the Bulwark Dock, and you will find a clean, low-profile, rectangular shell with ROG’s usual angular lines and subtle lighting, clearly meant to blend into a gaming setup without drawing too much attention. A... Read more View the full article
Season 4 is now live in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and you can begin your holiday grind to find some amazing items for improving your squad. As usual, there are two separate reward paths. The free version is available for all and offers special cards, packs, and more. If you opt for the paid upgrades, you can get more rewards at every step. Let's look at all the excellent items on offer that you can grind for throughout the course of the new season. How to obtain all FC 26 Season 4 pass rewards The table below has complete information about all the rewards available for you to obtain. Free Paid5 78+ Rare Gold Players Pack10 82+ Rare Gold Players PackBundleBundle78+ Rare Gold Players Pack3000 SPBundleWorld Tour Bernadeschi12 81+ Rare Gold Players PackBundle1 of 2 80+ Germany/Italy PickBundle4 80+ Rare Gold Players PackBundleEvolutionBundle3 81+ Rare Gold Players Pack3 81+ Rare Gold Players PackWorld Tour VicarioEvolution1 of 4 81+ Rare Gold Players PackWorld Tour HuthBundleBundleBundle5 81+ Rare Gold Players Pack1 of 5 82+ Rare Gold Players PickBundleWorld Tour NuskenWorld Tour Moise KeanBundle10 81+ Rare Gold Players Pack15 82+ Rare Gold Players PackBundleBundle4 82+ Rare Gold Players PackBundleBundleBundleEvolution1 of 3 81+ Germany/Italy Rare Gold Players PickBundleBundle2 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack3 83+ Rare Gold Players PackEvolution4 83+ Rare Gold Players PackBundleWorld Tour RomagnoliWorld Tour HeinrichsBundleBundle12 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack3000 SP84+ Rare Gold Players Pack10 83+ Rare Gold Players Pack1 of 3 84+ Rare Gold Players Pick3 83+ Rare Gold Players PackBundleWorld Tour Havertz2 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack4 83+ Rare Gold Players PackCosmetic Evo2 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack1 of 3 83+ Germany/Italy Rare Gold Players PickEvolutionCosmetic Evo4 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack/10 81+ Rare Gold Players PackPS/PS+ EvoEvolution3 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack1 PS/PST+Cosmetic Evo5 84+ Rare Gold Players Pack/10 82+ Rare Gold Players Pack4 85+ Rare Gold Players PackYellow Lightning Evo5 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack5 85+ Rare Gold Players Pack/12 83+ Rare Gold Players PackVoller TOTY HM HeroDe Rossi TOTY HM Hero To obtain the cards, you have to complete different objectives that will be live throughout the season. A few of them are already available as of writing. Doing them will help you earn SP (the actual amount varies). Once you hit the milestones, the applicable rewards will be automatically available for you to redeem in Ultimate Team. The post All FC 26 Season 4 pass rewards and how to obtain them appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
FC 26's Season 4 is now live, and with it arrives 10 Silver Icons for you to unlock in Ultimate Team. All 10 Silver Icons require you to complete some specific tasks. Some of them can be unlocked quite easily while playing Ultimate Team, while the rest will require more patience. However, this guide will provide you with the best squad combination to quicken the process. Doing so will not only get you all 10 Silver Icons on offer, but you'll save plenty of time in the process. Quickest way to get Season 4 Silver Icons in FC 26 Before deep diving into the method, do note that you can complete all the requirements individually. You can also break the following squad recommendation into two or three mini-parts if you don't have all the required cards. This is what the best objective-focused XI will potentially look like. Two Dutch footballersOne Italian CBOne Italian midfielderSix ******* footballersTwo Bundesliga players (they have to be *******)Two Premier League players (at least one has to be a Dutch, Italian, or *******) You'll also want to keep a Romanian and an English footballer on the bench. Now that we have an optimal setup, here's how we will proceed. Conceded one goal or fewer in 20 gamesScore 30 goals with an English player (sub them in after the start of a game)Score 20 goals with a Romanian player (sub them in after the start of a game)Score 20 Powershot Goals with a Dutch playerWin 30 gamesWin 40 games by at least two goals (for unlocking Matthaus) You can complete the tasks in multiple modes, but I recommend Squad Battles. It's the easiest mode to play if you're solely focusing on completing the tasks. Make sure to play at Semi-Pro or higher to become eligible for the rewards. Here's the complete list of all 10 Silver Icons that you'll unlock in Season 4. Gary Lineker ST 73Roberto Baggio ST 73Lothar Matthaus CM 74Ronald Koeman CB 71Ruud Gullit CAM 71Gheorghe Hagi CAM 71John Barnes LM 73Rudi Voller ST 74Maldini LB 73Juergen Kohler CB 74 The post How to get FC 26 Season 4 Silver Icons fast appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The original Taxi Chaos hit in 2021 and was something of a hidden gem in its own way. The core game was reminiscent of the Crazy Taxi game, only set in actual New York City in the modern day and it was perfectly fine for what it was. For those who loved the CT games and wanted a modern variant on it, Taxi Chaos largely accomplished that with new things like sub-missions you could partake in during a taxi run. View the full article
We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. General Fixed apps not showing in Add Non-Steam Game dialog after browsing for them. Fixed Windows games intermittently not showing as installable on when a valid Proton mapping is selected. Fixed certain games using Steam DRM exiting unexpectedly, including ****** II and Football Manager 2012. Steam Input Temporarily disabled support of Nintendo Switch 2 and GameCube adapters in native mode to address reports of crashing with other controllers. Fixed controller configurations showing up blank when the "Enabled Guide Button Chords" option is disabled. View the full article
The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: General Fixed certain games using Steam DRM exiting unexpectedly, including ****** II (Classic) and Football Manager 2012. Linux Fixed apps not showing in Add Non-Steam Game dialog after browsing for them. Fixed Windows games intermittently not showing as installable on when a valid Proton mapping is selected. Steam Input Temporarily disabled support of Nintendo Switch 2 and GameCube adapters in native mode to address reports of crashing with other controllers. Fixed controller configurations showing up blank when the "Enabled Guide Button Chords" option is disabled. View the full article
I spend an embarrassing amount of time watching prices move, partly out of professional duty and partly because I hate paying full price. This week’s crop finally rewarded the obsession. There are a few deals here that feel less like discounts and more like apologies. Happy hoidays and even happier savings to you all. Contents RetroNintendoXboxPlayStationPCPC GearLEGOThis Day in Gaming In retro news, I'm celebrating the 29th birthday of Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams, arguably gaming's greatest seasonal freebie. Mind you, last year's Christmas level update for Astro Bot sure does come a close second. ***** threw Chrissy NiGHTS in with my purchase of a select ***** Saturn game, and it was basically a little advent calendar whose content shifted in sync with my console's internal clock. Beating a level (reskinned in a wintry and/or outright Christmas theme) earned you limited chances to solve a tile-matching puzzle to unlock 25 "Presents." The best of the bunch? A mini-sandbox level starring Sonic the Hedgehog that ends with a satisfying Eggman scrambling. I adore this demo disc and replay it every year without fail. Aussie birthdays for notable games. - Link: The Faces of Evil (CD-i) 1993. eBay - Zelda: The Wand of Gamelon (CD-i) 1993. eBay - Christmas NiGHTS into Dreams (SAT) 1996. eBay - Art Academy (DS) 2009. eBay Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch Hollow Knight (-50%) A$8.70 A masterclass in atmosphere and map design from Team Cherry, and still one of the best examples of how far patience and polish can carry a small studio.Borderlands 3 Ult. (-50%) A$44.60 The full loot-shooter package with every major expansion included, and far better paced now than it was at launch.Gris (-82%) A$4.20 A wordless platformer about grief and recovery, elevated by art direction that still gets cited in design talks years later.Immortals Fenyx Rising (-85%) A$8.90 Ubisoft Quebec’s playful take on open world design, packed with myth jokes and puzzle shrines that clearly learned from Breath of the Wild.The Witcher 3 Comp. (-75%) A$19.90 Still one of the strongest RPG narratives ever made, and borderline witchcraft that it runs this well on Switch.Rogue Legacy (-90%) A$1.60 A roguelite that popularised generational progression, and remains dangerously moreish in short bursts. Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card. Switch Console Prices How much to Switch it up? [/url] Back to top Exciting Bargains for Xbox Nightreign Sekker's Ed. (-60%) A$34 A lavish physical release for Elden Ring fans who enjoy maps, art books and a bit of shelf flex.Diablo IV (-73%) A$30 After multiple seasonal overhauls, Blizzard’s action RPG finally feels tuned for long term play rather than launch week spikes.Like a Dragon: Ishin! (-58%) A$42.30 A historical spin-off that swaps neon streets for samurai drama, while keeping the series’ trademark absurd side stories intact.Blasphemous (-80%) A$7.40 Grim, pixelated soulslike combat inspired by Spanish religious art, and far more unsettling than its screenshots suggest.Dredge (-60%) A$13.90 A fishing loop that slowly reveals cosmic horror, built around risk management rather than reflexes. Xbox One Assassin's Creed Valhalla (-61%) A$39 A sprawling Viking epic best enjoyed as a slow burn, with side arcs that often outshine the main plot.Red Dead Redemption 2 (-75%) A$22.40 Rockstar’s most meticulously detailed world, where even minor NPC routines feel authored with obsessive care.Xbox Wireless Controller Carbon ****** (-26%) A$74 Still one of the most comfortable controllers around, and a sensible spare if yours has survived too many rage quits. Or just invest in an Xbox Card. Xbox Console Prices How many bucks for a 'Box? [/url] Back to top Pure Scores for PlayStation Kingdom Come Deliverance II (-50%) A$57.40 A hardcore medieval RPG sequel that doubles down on historical accuracy, right down to combat techniques drawn from manuscripts.Marvel's Spider-Man Miles Morales (-48%) A$49 Shorter than the first game but packed with confidence, and still one of the best showcases for PS5 performance.Triangle Strategy (-60%) A$36.30 A tactics RPG that prioritises political storytelling, with choices that genuinely lock and unlock narrative paths.Hogwarts Legacy (-85%) A$14.90 A richly detailed wizarding sandbox that rewards exploration, especially if you enjoy poking behind every moving staircase.Yoku's Island Express (-90%) A$2.40 A joyous mashup of pinball tables and platforming that feels hand built for smiling through a single sitting. PS4 Neo The World Ends With You (-53%) A$39.90 A stylish sequel that modernises its combat systems without losing the series’ fashion obsessed identity.NieR Replicant Ver. 1.22 (-50%) A$44.90 A melancholy RPG remaster that contextualises Automata, filled with narrative tricks that still catch players off guard.Persona 5 Strikers (-55%) A$45 A surprisingly faithful sequel that swaps turn based combat for musou action while keeping character chemistry intact. Or purchase a PS Store Card. What you'll pay to 'Station. [/url] Back to top Purchase Cheap for PC Dead Island 2 (-90%) A$7.40 Weighty melee combat and absurd gore tech combine into a zombie game that knows exactly what it wants to be.Final Fantasy VII Rebirth (-50%) A$52.40 A confident continuation that expands the remake project, layering character moments between bombastic set pieces.Kena Bridge of Spirits (-70%) A$17.90 A debut from former animators that looks like a Pixar film, but hides a tougher combat edge than expected.Death's Door (-80%) A$5.90 Tight isometric combat and a surprisingly sincere story about burnout, told through a sword wielding crow.Overcooked All You Can Eat (-75%) A$14.20 Chaotic co-op perfection that stress tests friendships, now bundled with every kitchen and quality of life upgrade. Or just get a Steam Wallet Card PC Hardware Prices Slay your pile of shame. [/url] Back to top Adam Mathew is a passionate connoisseur, a lifelong game critic, and an Aussie deals wrangler who genuinely wants to hook you up with stuff that's worth playing (but also cheap). He plays practically everything, sometimes on YouTube. View the full article
The Frequency Mod Box, added to ARC Raiders as part of a post-launch update, has suddenly become a popular item for raiders. This essentially has to do with the new Expedition 2 project, which requires you to commit a few Frequency Mod Boxes to complete the stage. While the item's location is random, this guide will help solve some of your doubts about where to look. Best locations for Frequency Mod Box in ARC Raiders The best spot to find the Frequency Mod Box is Stella Montis. This is by far the only spot where I have found the Frequency Mod Box. Ideally, you can find the item on any corner of the map. For better odds, you'll want to look in the rooms of Medical Research and Assembly Workshops. These two locations are high-tier loot areas compared to the rest of the map. Naturally, the odds of finding rarer items like the Frequency Mod Box will be higher. If you're in the locations, you'll want to look in every container and locker possible. Remember that there's no fixed location where you can find the Frequency Mod Box. As of writing, it's also not part of any quest rewards, but that could change in the future when the next update drops. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid There are also reports of players finding the item on the Spaceport Map. As of writing, I have never managed to find it on the map. However, make sure to look near the Rocket Assembly area if you're on Spaceport. There are no alternate ways of obtaining the Frequency Mod Box apart from obtaining it during a raid. Earlier, we could recycle/salvage the Frequency Mod Box to find valuable items like Advanced Electronic Components. However, you're going to need them to complete the Expedition 2 project if you want to reset your progress and begin fresh. The Stella Montis map is also an excellent area to find Ticks. You'll need to damage and destroy several of them if you're aiming to get three stars from the ongoing Trials. The post How to find Frequency Modulation Box in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Nothing says happy holidays like sitting down and playing a cozy, relaxing game. Whether you're looking for your next single-player adventure or a casual game to play with family and friends, there's no shortage of good (and bad) titles to choose from. There are tons of options within this genre, from adorable farming games to shop management journeys where you run your own business at a more casual pace. Let's take a look at Destructoid's picks for the ten best cozy games to come out in 2025. Table of contentsBest cozy games of 2025Tiny BookshopDate Everything!Two Point MuseumHello Kitty Island AdventureTown to CityFantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals TimeMakeRoomCast n ChillGemporiumWinter BurrowBest cozy games of 2025Tiny Bookshop Screenshot by Destructoid As a lifelong reader and game lover, Tiny Bookshop truly feels like it was handcrafted just for me. It's the pinnacle of what a cozy game should be, centering on running a small, customizable, seaside book shop while gently progressing a storyline that runs through the seasons and features a lovable cast of quirky characters. The experience is calm, thoughtful, and deeply comforting, encouraging you to slow down and savor the simple joy of books and community. You can take it entirely at your own pace, making it the perfect game to enjoy no matter what kind of mood you're in. This game filled my heart with joy and my to-read list with more books than I can reasonably handle, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Date Everything! Screenshot by Destructoid Date Everything! is, without a doubt, the best dating sim I've ever played and one of my standout cozy games for 2025. This sandbox-style experience is a genuine love letter to art and creativity, with over 100 unique characters brought to life by an impressively talented voice cast and striking, memorable designs. Witty, charming, and endlessly addictive, it fully embraces its absurd premise with confidence, transforming everyday objects into unforgettable characters and stories you can't help but fall in love with. It's safe to say there's truly nothing else quite like it, and it delivers an experience you'll never forget. Two Point Museum Image via Two Point Studios It's time to jump right into some classic money management with Two Point Museum. The Two Point series is well-known within the casual gaming space as being strange yet oddly fascinating, and Two Point Museum is no exception. If you've played Two Point Hospital or Campus in the past, you'll know exactly what I'm talking about. Two Point Museum manages to kick everything up a notch with its mix of bizarre humor, satisfying visuals, and enjoyable gameplay that goes beyond just making rooms and watching your money go up. It takes everything that made past Two Point games great and evolves them further, cementing itself as one of the greatest tycoon games to release within the past few years. Hello Kitty Island Adventure Screenshot by Destructoid I still remember my first hour playing Hello Kitty Island Adventure at the beginning of this year. With 2024 being a strange year for me, I started 2025 feeling happier than ever, knowing we were beginning with a title that's still near and dear to my heart. Even if you're not a Sanrio fan, there's still plenty to love here, with a massive open world to explore, tons of quests to complete, and an in-depth, rewarding friendship system. If you're looking for a cozy game absolutely full to the brim with content, Hello Kitty Island Adventure will be right up your alley. Town to City Image via Galaxy Grove I'll admit it: I adore voxel graphics. It's rare for a voxel game to look truly beautiful, but if there's one game that pulls it off flawlessly, it's Town to City. Made by the team behind Station to Station, Town to City masterfully combines feelings of relaxation with a unique spin on city building, building itself up as one of the most interesting games to come out this year. Normally, city builders can be stressful, especially if you struggle with resource management or are prone to min-maxing. Town to City gives you the choice: take on the challenge of building up a town through the game's campaign mode, or jump into Sandbox mode and put all of your energy into creating a bustling settlement. It creates a perfect balance of cozy and challenge, all the while keeping you immersed with its beautiful art style and landscapes. If you're a fan of Station to Station or want to try out a more casual city builder, this one is for you. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Screenshot by Destructoid There are two sides to the Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time coin. For those who played the original Fantasy Life on the 3DS, this is a trip down memory lane with vastly improved graphics, revamped dungeon mechanics, and polished controls to make it feel modern. For the rest of us, it's a fantastic dive into a classic JRPG full of fun combat, unique skilling mechanics, and multiplayer features for wacky shenanigans with friends. Of all the entries in this list, Fantasy Life i is the title I've put the most time into, by far. The main storyline is in-depth and stretches dozens of hours, with fellow completionists out there having well over 100 hours of skilling grinds, dungeon-crawling, and open-world exploration to conquer. It's an adorable and charming entry I couldn't put down for the first few weeks of playing, and I wholeheartedly recommend this one to any classic RPG fan who thrives on mastering life skill progression systems. MakeRoom Screenshot by Destructoid 2025 is the year of expressing creativity in our games, with MakeRoom being another that steals the show. This title is all about unleashing your interior design skills as you take furniture pieces, change their colors, and arrange them in dioramas. You can make anything from cottage-style kitchens to gaming lounges, cafes, or even a place for your pets. Although MakeRoom mainly focuses on interior design, you can do just about anything that your heart desires. It lets you recolor and resize furniture, change room sizes, and even recolor the map's background, giving you more to do than just mindlessly place down furniture. Combine this with an adorable cartoony art style, and you've got yourself a game that you can sink hours into if you're feeling particularly creative. It's quickly become my go-to chill game, especially when I'm in the mood to recreate rooms from a TV show I've recently watched or places I've seen in real life. Cast n Chill Image via Wombat Brawler Let's change things up with some fishing. If you're like me, you'll have at least a few games you enjoy just because they have a fun fishing minigame. Rather than just being a minigame, Cast n Chill is all about you and your **** dog riding in a boat, fishing, and making a whole lot of money. It's a stunning game to boot, donning detailed pixelated graphics and impressive scenery straight out of a wilderness adventure. The twist? It's both an active and idle game. If you want to dive headfirst into learning how to catch fish, you can take a more active approach, master its mechanics, and reap the benefits. Sometimes, though, it's nice to enjoy your surroundings by taking a passive approach and letting the game play itself. Of the many fishing minigames and full games I've played, Cast n Chill is up there as one of my favorites of all time. Gemporium Screenshot by Destructoid If you're tired of fishing, cooking, and combat, maybe mining is for you. Gemporium is a short but sweet game where you play as a mole that recently inherited their Grandmole's gem business. It turns out, though, that she's in some serious debt, leaving you to pay it back by taking over ownership, collecting gems, and selling them to groups of customers. While this might sound like just another shop simulation game, it offers a great mix of strategy and fun without feeling stressful or chaotic. Like others on this list, you can go at your own pace and either speedrun paying off Grandmole's debt or take your time and treat it as a relaxing hidden gem within the cozy game genre. Winter Burrow Image via Pine Creek Games Last but certainly not least is Winter Burrow, a survival game with a heavy focus on exploration and resource management. While it has some strong initial similarities to titles like Don't Starve, don't let its art style fool you—it stands on its own as a completely separate and lovable game that, rather than being brutal and unforgiving in nature, is instead a pleasant and comforting experience. Winter Burrow balances challenging survival mechanics with riveting storytelling in a way that's fun without being overwhelming or stressful. It calls itself a cozy survival game and proves it, letting you sit back and enjoy its story without getting spawn camped by monsters or starving to death every few minutes. It's easily one of my favorite survival games to date, making it a strong contender for one of the best cozy games to release this year. The post Best 2025 cozy games to play this holiday season appeared first on Destructoid. 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The Perita Rebellion game mode is an excellent addition for Warframe players who have reached the endgame stage. Added as part of The Old Peace update, the mode requires you to complete various missions on Perita. While the missions are reasonably complex, there are excellent rewards available for players. Table of contentsHow does Perita Rebellion work in WarframeAll Perita Rebellion Order rewards rotationRotation ARotation BRotation CHow does Perita Rebellion work in Warframe The Perita Rebellion mode sets a timer of 12 minutes for you to complete different objectives. Irrespective of how many objectives you manage to complete, the boss will always turn up after 12 minutes. That said, you'll want ot complete as many objectives as possible to get better rewards. While it's essential to defeat the bosses to get three crucial resources (Ascaris Prime, Lyroic Bridge, and Ren Hypercore), there are more rewards on offer. 10 Ascaris Prime from Prime Vanguard10 Lyroic Bridge from Hunhullus Drops10 Ren Hypercore from Dactolyst Image via Digital Extremes As I mentioned earlier, you'll want to complete as many objectives, aka Orders, as possible. Completing an Order raises the amount of rewards by one, and completing ten of them automatically doubles your rewards. Moreover, the Orders themselves have their own pool of rewards that follows the typical rotation order in Warframe. All Perita Rebellion Order rewards rotation The Order rewards follow the AABC order. Rotation A has the highest number of rewards, but Rotation B and Rotation C also consist of some fantastic rewards. Rotation A Rotation A includes parts of Galariak Prime, Sagek Prime, Meso Relics, and random resources. The Perita Rebellion Orders are the only known way to get parts of the Galariak Prime and Sagek Prime. ItemOdds of rewards10,000 Credits5%2,500 Endo5%Galariak Prime Blade BP5%Galariak Prime BP5%Galariak Prime Handle BP4.9%Sagek Prime Barrel BP4.9%Sagek Prime BP4.9%Sagek Prime Receiver BP4.9%Meso A93.65%Meso P173.65%Meso V113.65%Meso V123.65%Meso V133.65%Meso V143.65%Meso X13.65%Meso Y13.65%150 Agnovidisc3%60 Laudavi3%25 Servoris3%Da-Ren2.30%Kaal-zidi2.30%Omn-Evi2.30%Sil-Tabol2.30%Vik-Anam2.30%Empazu-Shol1%Esto Vel-Ikha1%Lashta-Vak1%Metem-Erun1%Metem-Hakh1%Ubri-Kaneph1%Rotation B You'll always get one additional boss resource based on your selected Recall mission. Rotation C Rotation C includes five Tektolyst Arcanes, with each having an odd of 20%. Zid-An AsheirZid-An HarasZid-An OsbokZid-An Sek-EelZid-An Uskos The post All Perita Rebellion rewards in Warframe and how to get them appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Warhammer 40,000 fans are eating good. With Total War and Dawn of War on the way, I don't think there's ever been a better year for the franchise. However, those more inclined toward RPGs instead of strategy are getting something, too, which is Owlcat's new Dark Heresy title. Much like its 2023 game, Rogue Trader, Dark Heresy takes place in the grim darkness of the far future where there's no peace among the stars. It puts you in the role of an Inquisition Acolyte, searching through a God-Emperor-forgotten hive city gutter where many don't even know what the Inquisition represents. You're tasked with piecing together a comprehensive case like a true detective, uncovering the dark mysteries that shroud the putrid corners of Marisportum. Thanks to Owlcat, I played the game early and participated in its pre-release Alpha, and I'm completely enthralled by its innovative approach to cRPGs. The alpha didn't offer much character customization. Image via Owlcat The overarching mechanic of playing as a detective is one of the most fun things I have ever encountered in a video game. You're literally a detective—an Inquisition detective at that—where each and every bit of information feeds into your broader task: finding out what happened to people in Marisportum. You get this huge Inquisitor's journal where the whole narrative blends together, as if you were putting things up on a pin board, not much unlike a detective in a police procedural. You uncover information, connecting it to what you already know, use what you've uncovered to uncover more, and eventually form opinions and literal hypotheses that may or may not be true. It's a comprehensive system, one that has completely transformed the core of what a quest is, making everything a thread to be followed. Every part of the game is important and crucial to the story, as you never know how a random side-quest may shine light on a vital piece of missing information that you just needed to form a solid hypothesis. And while those bits are awesome, to say the least, the combat, too, is as innovative as they come. The last time I played a cRPG and was surprised by its turn-based combat was Divinity: Original Sin 2, a game that proved to me how turn-based combat can actually be fun and intuitive and not slow at all. Now, Dark Heresy takes the crown as my favorite game of this kind, even if it isn't as deep as, say, Baldur's Gate 3. Each of your heroes, and there can be many in your party, has a unique set of abilities and weapons which determine how they'll perform mechanically. It isn't just about melee and ranged, every gun works differently on the battlefield and can be as much an advantage as a hindrance. The combat is complex, fun, and very innovative. Image via Owlcat A lot of 4X is there that puts Dark Heresy somewhere in-between Baldur's Gate and Mechanicus, as you also have to position your heroes before the fight, much like you'd do in the latter. One of the heroes in the alpha, the Acolyte, has a sniper rifle that enables him to enter something like V.A.T.S. from Fallout, where each body part has a percentage to be hit. This sort of variation between each of the weapons and characters makes the combat super fun, replayable, and even complex, allowing your tactical and strategic self to truly shine in each situation. Of course, this is set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, which I've been bawling over for the past few weeks in light of all the different announcements. The setting, the grim darkness, the factions, everything is represented, well-developed, and stylish, as you'd come to expect from a 40K IP. Overall, what Owlcat has done here is superb, and given that it's an alpha and not the full game, I cannot wait to see what else they're cooking behind the scenes. The full release is likely sometime in late 2026 or even early 2027, so there's plenty of time to add a lot more than what's been shown so far. The post I tried Owlcat’s Warhammer 40K: Dark Heresy RPG, and I can’t wait for the full release appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Unfortunately for the millions of PC gamers that use Steam, Valve's digital platform is experiencing some major issues today. Steam is the premiere digital storefront for PC gamers, boasting the biggest lineup of games from old-school classics to modern-day masterpieces. Steam's many quality-of-life features and consumer-friendly model have made it the go-to for most PC gamers. View the full article
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