A lot has changed since the halcyon days of Diablo 2. Back then, the grind was everything, with RPGs requiring you to put in hours upon hours to reach the highest levels and acquire the finest loot. These days, the experience tends to be a little quicker and more immediately rewarding. David Brevik, co-creator of Diablo, thinks the shift in design philosophy has been for the worse, across role-playing games of many stripes. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Diablo 2's holiday event is underway, and it's off to a very generous start Two classic Blizzard games headline new Nvidia GeForce Now additions Diablo 4 and Call of Duty deals lead big Blizzard holiday ***** View the full article
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There are plenty of reasons to love Marvel Rivals—from its fast-paced gameplay to its surprisingly generous free-to-play model. But every so often, something small catches the community’s attention and sparks a ******* conversation. This time, it’s a simple KO prompt for Captain America. At first glance, it seems like just another flashy indicator that you’ve taken down an opponent. But when one Reddit user took a closer look, they noticed something that resonated with thousands of players—if the upvotes on the thread are anything to go by. View the full article
A fan of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 recently took to social media to share their real-world snapshots of Trosky Castle in the Czech Republic, a location that features prominently in the recently released open-world RPG. Set in the early 15th century, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 invites players to experience what life was like hundreds of years ago, with the game applauded by many for its historical accuracy. View the full article
A lot has changed since the halcyon days of Diablo 2. Back then, the grind was everything, with RPGs requiring you to put in hours upon hours to reach the highest levels and acquire the finest loot. These days, the experience tends to be a little quicker and more immediately rewarding. David Brevik, co-creator of Diablo, thinks the shift in design philosophy has been for the worse, across role-playing games of many stripes. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Diablo 2's holiday event is underway, and it's off to a very generous start Two classic Blizzard games headline new Nvidia GeForce Now additions Diablo 4 and Call of Duty deals lead big Blizzard holiday ***** View the full article
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After your hectic time attempting to get into Trosky Castle in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, getting access to the castle makes things much easier. However, not everything is perfect inside its walls, and the Trosky Chamberlain shares that there are demons hidden here. If you’re willing to speak with the Chamberlain despite how he treated you, he’ll share that there are demons he wants you to remove from the castle. These demons have been here for a long time, and a handful of people are starting to notice them. He doesn’t want the entire castle to go into madness and asks that you speak with these individuals before dealing with the demons. Here’s what you need to know about how to complete Demons of Trosky in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. View the full article
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The Legends system is a feature in Sid Meier's Civilization 7 that rewards players with cosmetics or gameplay bonuses in the form of Mementos. The system incentivizes completion of campaigns in their entirety and tracks accomplishments across multiple games, and it comes in response to a key data point that highlights a big problem with previous Civilization games. Legends give clearer incentives for continuing or completing a campaign and are organized into Paths where players will gradually unlock rewards based on experience and completing Challenges, which are divided into two distinct categories: Leader and Foundation Challenges. View the full article
Larian has revealed all the features coming as part of Baldur's Gate 3's long-awaited Photo Mode, which will be arriving as part of the upcoming Patch 8. Baldur's Gate 3continues to improve with every new update, and an in-depth Photo Mode has long been one of the community's most requested additions. View the full article
If you’re unable to ****** for a match in Call of Duty ****** Ops 6 due to a weird “matchmaking cancelled” error message, don’t worry. We’ll help you understand the error’s origin and how to fix it in no time. ****** Ops 6 welcomed a ton of new content with its season two update, including a new Zombies map, three new multiplayer maps, new multiplayer modes, and more. But imagine being stuck trying to fix an annoying error when you could be enjoying some fast-paced video game action with your friends after a long day. View the full article
If you watched the 2007 documentary King of Kong or followed the controversy surrounding score-chaser Billy Mitchell, you know all about Donkey Kong's famous kill screen. For over four decades, no one was able to pass the game's 117th screen (aka level 22-1) due to a glitch in the game's bonus timer that kills Mario well before he can reach the top of the stage's girders. That was true until last weekend, when Mario speedrunner Kosmic shared the news that he had passed the kill screen using a combination of frame-perfect emulator inputs, a well-known ladder movement glitch, and a bit of luck. And even though Kosmic's trick is functionally impossible to pull off with human reflexes on real hardware, the method shows how the game's seemingly insurmountable kill screen actually can be overcome without modifying the code on an official Donkey Kong arcade board. [Hidden Content] Kosmic describes the journey that led to his kill screen defeat. Breaking the broken ladder Donkey Kong's kill screen is a side effect of the limited 8-bit register the game uses when calculating the two largest digits of a level's Bonus Timer (which doubles as the overall timer for each screen). At level 22, this calculation makes the register overflow past 256 and back down to 4, giving Mario just a few seconds to complete the stage before instant death. Read full article Comments View the full article
After two decades following its original release, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will be a trip down memory lane for every hardcore fan of the franchise. Thanks to a leaked trailer doing the rounds on social media for the last 24 hours, we know when the game will launch. The trailer also lists the platforms where the game is going to be available. Unless there are any unprecedented delays at the ends of the developers, the wait won't be long. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater release date Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will release globally on August 28, 2025. This was first revealed by the leaked trailer, which appears to be from the PSN Store's backend. So far, we haven't had any official idea about the date, although it was known that the remake would be available in 2025. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater trailer explained The nearly two-minute-long trailer is the first peek at how the technology has changed over the last two decades. While the main plot will be the same, the remake will have significantly better graphics for starters. This is obvious as the project was built on Unreal Engine 5 instead of Konami's proprietary FOX Engine. Expect significant changes in how some fundamental movement mechanics work inside the game. For example, Snake can now crouch-walk, and you'll be able to aim more precisely. These changes will certainly take away some of the more janky mechanics in the original version. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater platforms Unless you're on an old-gen console, Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater will be available at launch. The game will be available on the PS5, the Xbox Series X|S consoles and PC via Steam). Image via Konami So far, we have no idea whether the game will be available on the Nintendo Switch 2, but that will largely depend on when the console becomes available worldwide. If you want to play early, the Deluxe Edition will provide that opportunity. The edition will have up to three days of early access for those willing to pay extra. Currently, the Steam page is up, but much information is yet to be disclosed. It will be interesting to learn more about the upcoming launch and if Konami will showcase more features and gameplay videos to the audience in the coming months. The post Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater release date, trailer, and platforms, confirmed appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Roguelike deckbuilders need to do something pretty special to stand out nowadays, what with the Slay The Spileup of bangers over the past few years. Cobalt Core, Wildfrost, Samurai Showdown (if you squint). All excellent, but Diceomancer stands out above even those, thanks to a clever gimmick and a hefty dose of chutzpah. It’s there in the strapline, you know the deal, but to emphasise: you can reroll ANY number on your screen. Your health, enemy health, attacks, blocks, buffs, mana, gold - all fair game. The numbers in encounters. On Relics. Have at ‘em! Heck, and that’s before you start scribbling in the rulebook. Read more View the full article
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Square Enix stated in its newest fiscal report that Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake exceeded its initial sales expectations. The company is widely known for setting a high bar for its games and rarely announces when a title surpasses expectations. However, since its release, Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake has been pulling impressive sales numbers, prompting Square Enix to make a statement regarding its success. View the full article
What are the Civ 7 cheats? You can't build a glorious Civilization 7 empire without a firm handle on diplomacy, economics, strategy, and... cheats? Well, while completely optional, cracking open the game's debug console and tweaking a few parameters can give you a massive advantage if the AI is giving you a hard time. Before you can get into the Civilization 7 debug console, you'll have to jump through a couple of hoops first. Don't worry, as we're here to guide you through every step. Once enabled, the 4X game will let you do everything from removing the fog of war to quickly advancing the Civ 7 Ages. More on that below. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: All Civilization 7 leaders Civilization 7's Steam reviews are very bad, but Firaxis has a rescue plan Civilization 7 launches to 44% Steam rating as early players savage the 4X game View the full article
How do you use the Monster Hunter Wilds Gunlance? If you like the look of the Lance but want to give it a bit more oomph, look no further than the Gunlance. This boomstick amounts to a cannon with an enormous bayonet strapped to it, letting hunters switch seamlessly between melee and artillery fire. The Gunlance is one of the most accessible Monster Hunter Wilds weapons in the RPG game, making it a far better choice for beginners than complex weapons like the MHWilds Switch Axe or the MHWilds Charge Blade. Its moveset has several reliable attack rotations that are easy to master, and this latest iteration is more explosive than ever. Here's how to effectively use this highly popular boomstick. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Monster Hunter Wilds Sword and Shield overview weapon guide Monster Hunter Wilds Long Sword weapon guide Monster Hunter Wilds Bow weapon guide View the full article
Space roguelike Breachway has some big changes on the way, as developer Edgeflow Studio works on enhancing replayability. Bringing together the ship building I love from No Man's Sky, the deckbuilding of Slay the Spire, and the tactical combat of FTL, Breachway is already a lot of fun, but the team has received frequent feedback asking for greater variety between attempts. What started out as a planned update to the overarching progression has turned into a "pretty hefty rework," Edgeflow explains, and the focus is on redesigning several systems to reduce the similarity of runs. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Space roguelike Breachway adds a new ship soon as it ramps up build variety Space tactics roguelike deckbuilder Breachway launches in early access Highly wishlisted space roguelike Breachway confirms new launch date View the full article
According to a recent rumor, a NieR: Automata sequel is reportedly going to be announced in 2025. This new rumor has added weight to the theory of a new game coming to the franchise, though it wasn’t clear until now that it was specifically about a sequel to NieR: Automata. View the full article
After years of making a live service Suicide Squad game that was roundly panned on arrival, the studio behind Batman: Arkham Asylum and its sequels are "looking to return to Batman for a single-player game", according to a report by Bloomberg. Rocksteady Studios haven't said so publically, and Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier claims "the new project is years away from landing", so this is in no way official. But the possibility might come as a ray of hope to fans of the studio's open world Batman games. Read more View the full article
Are you ready to “eliminate targets, outsmart your enemies, and prove you’re the ultimate assassin”? Welcome to ****** Ops 6’s Shadow Hunt limited time event. Unlike other events in BO6 and Warzone thus far, this one features gameplay-related challenges that can be finished in BO6 multiplayer, BO6 Zombies, or Warzone. Whichever mode you prefer (or whichever challenge you think is easiest) is up for you to decide, adding some flexibility in how to tackle the tasks and get the rewards you desire. View the full article
Starfield has a new platform and it might be just what it needs to get players back on board. Starfield released after a long time of great expectations and anticipation, getting delayed several times for various reasons. When it did release, the hype rose and fell fairly quickly, making it harder for the RPG to stay ahead and get players to keep playing, but its presence on Game Pass Standard may change that. View the full article
Making money quickly becomes paramount in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. You’ll need groschen to make progress in the story, and the many side quests. However, this game doesn’t hold your hand so you might find yourself struggling to get Henry back on track. Table of contentsHow to make Groschen in KCD2AlchemySmithingFistfighting CompetitionGambling DiceTreasure MapsStealingSelling Bandit armor How to make Groschen in KCD2 Screenshot by DotEsports KCD2 offers a realistic take on a medieval RPG, so you’ll have to contend with the challenges of the time. Thankfully, Henry is equipped with abilities and opportunities to make some money fast if you know where to look. View the full article
Whether you’ve played Final Fantasy XI previously and are taking a break, or your interest has been piqued by the latest round of Final Fantasy XIVs Alliance Raids, FFXIV players will soon have a chance to enter Vana’diel at a discounted rate thanks to the Echoes of Vana’diel Discount Campaign. The campaign was announced at the tail end of the Live Letter from the Producers 85 live stream on January 7, and it offers players a discounted 30 days to explore Vana’diel and learn more about the world that inspired the Echoes of Vana’diel Alliance Raid series currently underway as part of Dawntrail. Between February 12 and March 11, FFXIV players who sign up for a new FFXI account or reactivate an existing one can cut their FFXI service fee in half for the first 30 days. This service fee is usually $11.95 (service fee) plus $1 (character fee), totaling $12.95. If you sign up (or reactivate your account) during the campaign *******, you’ll only pay $6.95 for your first month. Image via Square Enix If you’re new to FFXI, you will need to purchase a copy of the game itself to play. Currently, you can purchase it via the Square Enix Store or Steam. Either way, the cost of the game is $29.99. On the plus side, purchasing the game also comes with its own 30-day free play *******, so you’ll end up with 60 days of game time for half the cost of a usual month. This is an amazing opportunity to learn more about the characters we’ve already encountered during FFXIVs Echoes of Vana’diel story and those we’ve yet to meet in the two as-yet-unreleased Alliance Raids. The story is more or less understandable even if you’ve never played FFXI, but the additional knowledge would certainly help to make sense of things. Once your initial 30 days are over, you’ll then need to pay the full service fee if you want to keep playing FFXI, which you likely will once you’ve immersed yourself in the world for a full month. The post FFXIV players can soon step into FFXI’s Vana’diel at a discount appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Civilization 7 is out now, launching with a "mixed" user review rating on Steam, though the boss of Take-Two, the game's parent company, says things will eventually turn around. Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick has acknowledged the mixed reception Civilization 7 received during its early access release, claiming fans, especially longtime ones, will soon come to love the game, commending the title's early performance despite some lukewarm reviews. View the full article
I used to go to every single midnight showing of an MCU film, but after Avengers: Endgame, that dedication slowly waned as I found it impossible to enjoy the films on offer with the same enthusiasm that I used to. I thought I might just be tired of superheroes in general, but it wasn't until I started playing Marvel Rivals that I realised that the heroes never stopped being cool—only the movies did... Read more.View the full article
You can now make your Steam Deck games look even better for free, thanks to a brand new mod that can radically change their appearance in just a few clicks. The LetMeReShade plugin lets you apply custom filters and shaders to your games to tweak how they look. LetMeReShade can help elevate the appearance of a game, especially if it's an older title, by letting you change the colors, illumination, contrast levels, and visual effects in your favorite games by making it easy to use a tool called ReShade, as long as you have the processing power to spare. As one of the best handheld gaming PC options out there, the Steam Deck continues to see regular improvements to its feature set, thanks in part to user-made plugins such as this one. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Save over $50 on limited edition Hunter x Hunter gaming gear at Best Buy Sorry Steam Deck owners, Respawn is happy with its Apex Legends Linux ban Claim over 25 free Steam Deck games, thanks to Amazon View the full article
You can now pre-order a life-size doll based on the Pokemon Gardevoir. The Gardevoir doll is available for $449.99 on the Pokemon Center online store; the doll is expected to ship out to customers this July. The doll is actually life-size, clocking in at 63 inches, while the Pokedex accurately puts Gardevoir at 5’3 (63 […] Source View the full article
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A lot has changed since the halcyon days of Diablo 2. Back then, the grind was everything, with RPGs requiring you to put in hours upon hours to reach the highest levels and acquire the finest loot. These days, the experience tends to be a little quicker and more immediately rewarding. David Brevik, co-creator of Diablo, thinks the shift in design philosophy has been for the worse, across role-playing games of many stripes. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Diablo 2's holiday event is underway, and it's off to a very generous start Two classic Blizzard games headline new Nvidia GeForce Now additions Diablo 4 and Call of Duty deals lead big Blizzard holiday ***** View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]