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Call of Duty has launched a new Double XP event, which is now available in both ****** Ops 6 and Warzone. Players have until mid-February 2025 to take advantage of the newly started Call of Duty promo. View the full article

Civilization 7 doesn't fully launch until next Tuesday, February 11, but it's playable now for people who sprung for the Founders Edition, and so far the response isn't what Firaxis or 2K Games had to be hoping for. There's a range of complaints, as there always is, but most widespread is criticism of the UI, which has grown to the point that developers have now said they're "looking into" it... Read more.View the full article

As 2025 seems adamant to follow in the previous year’s footsteps, yet another studio has been hit with significant layoffs and downsizing. This time around it’s Hi-Rez Studios, the developer behind the popular third-person MOBA, Smite 2, who has cut dozens of jobs for the second time in six months. According to a Feb. 6 report from Game Developer, Hi-Rez Studios seems to have downsized its SMITE 2 team, cutting “nearly 30 employees” with potentially more having lost their jobs. Hi-Rez Studios also appears to have approached the matter discretely, with the affected employees themselves using social media posts to let everyone know that they have, indeed, lost their job at Hi-Rez. Many have responded to a Feb. 6 Reddit thread compiling all of the social media posts from former Hi-Rez Studios employees, most of whom are now actively looking for new ventures. View the full article

Before playing Skald: Against the ****** Priory, I liked the idea of this throwback roleplaying game, but wasn't sure it was for me. I love old-school RPGs, but pre-1997 is too old-school for me, and Skald's primary source of visual inspiration is an era of DOS and Commodore RPGs I have respect, but not much affection for. Skald's gorgeous VGA-inspired pixel art scared me off as much as it enticed me... Read more.View the full article

It seems rumors of an AvowedPlayStation 5 port are coming alive as the game's release date draws nearer. Avowedis Obsidian Entertainment's new fantasy RPG based on the Pillars of Eternity universe that's set for release later this month on February 18. As with any other Xbox first-party game, it'll release day one on Xbox Game Pass. View the full article

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is much ******* than the original game, including in terms of map size. A direct sequel to the first Kingdom Come game, the second continues Henry's journey exactly where it left off, as he faces the forces of Holy Roman Emperor Sigismund in a chaotic civil war. Praised for its historical accuracy, role-playing depth, and pervasive realism, the Kingdom Come duology is beloved by fans for its immersive and fully realized world. View the full article

There are a lot of games centred on World War II, but precious few of them have mechs. I know I know, historical accuracy etc and so forth, I like my videogames to have more fighting robots. Alt-history roguelike Grit and Valor - 1949 imagines the Second World War as if it became a dieselpunk battle of steel, and it's playable right this second. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Dieselpunk WW2 roguelike Grit and Valor 1949 opens beta sign-ups Grungy new roguelike is a dieselpunk, World War 2 Armored Core XCOM style robot tactics game Grit and Valor 1949 now free to try View the full article

The patent paperwork for the Nintendo Switch 2 and its JoyCons may have just confirmed the theory of the console having a computer mouse-like control option. Shared widely by @Wario64 on Twitter/X, a link to the patent page shows several applications of the console and how it functions, including JoyCons in each hand or docked to the Switch 2 like we have come to know and love, but the new images above tease the mouse that we may be getting. View the full article

Fortnite hasdropped a teaser for a new Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration, seemingly corroborating the information shared by several leakers regarding an upcoming wave of content. The arrival of a new Jujutsu Kaisen event in Fortnitemay be perfectly timed, since it compliments the season's ******-hunting theme while adding to the pool of exciting anime-themed skins recently introduced to the game. View the full article

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classic has officially scheduled February 18 as the release date for Hour of Twilight, the final major update of the expansion. With the Dragon Soul raid opening on February 20 and the Alizabal boss in Baradin Hold opening on February 25, the rest of the month promises to be full of content for World of Warcraft Classic players to enjoy. View the full article

Throne and Liberty has added mouse and keyboard input device support for those who access the MMOPRG using consoles. Both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S players should be able to jump into Throne and Liberty now and play using a mouse and keyboard combination just like players on PC. View the full article

On February 6, Amazon Prime Gaming revealed that 20 free PC games will be available throughout the month for Prime subscribers to claim at no added cost. Five of the free February 2025 offerings from Amazon Prime are now available to download, including Bioshock Infinite Complete Edition, The Talos Principle: Gold Edition, and AK-xolotl: Together. View the full article

Troy Baker’s performance as Indiana Jones is proof that AI isn’t necessary to keep some characters alive, Harrison Ford says. Baker played the iconic adventurer in last year’s Xbox and PC release Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, which is coming to PS5 this year. While Indy’s appearance in the game is based on that of Ford, his voice and motion capture were instead provided by Baker. Read More... View the full article

Tecumseh is one of Civilization 7's strongest leaders for a Military Victory due to his Militaristic Diplomatic agenda, unique leader ability, and synergy with particular civilizations across the Ages. Tecumseh, which means "Panther Across the Sky," will be able to leverage Influence, Gold, and Production across the Ages to load up Commanders with combat units and strategically target opponents or independent powers, eventually securing Military Golden Ages and a Victory along the Military Legacy Path. This guide will offer recommendations for the best militaristic strategy in each Age and give players an idea of Tecumseh's strengths. View the full article

While I can’t deny the love I have for Marvel Rivals, I don’t remember the last time I’ve raged this much—and been this exhausted—in a video game. Don’t relate? Well, you definitely aren’t a Strategist main then. The number of times I’ve been called out for not being present exactly where my team’s Duelists are loitering and saving them is… astonishing. Which makes me wonder, do Duelist mains even know how the Strategist role works in Marvel Rivals? View the full article

Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 doesn't offer many ways to heal Henry once he's taken some damage. You can rest or sleep in a bed to regain health, but you aren't always near a town or haystack to sleep off your wounds. You need to rely on the Marigold Decoction potion. The Marigold Decoction potion is the primary way to restore Henry's health. While you can eat some food or drink water to gain a little bit back, you also run the risk of getting the overeating debuff, which puts you in a different kind of pickle. Marigold Decoctions have no downside, healing Henry for a percentage of his health over time. Unfortunately, Marigold Decoctions are incredibly difficult to get hold of, so how do you consistently add them to your inventory in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2? Finding Marigold Decoction Potions in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 At the start of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you won't have access to many, if any Marigold Decoctions. Moreover, your first one likely won't even be the full potion, as the early-game drops are often tagged with the "Weak" description. These are less effective than the normal type, but they still get the job done if you're in a pinch and need some healing. Getting Weak Marigold Decoctions Finding a Weak Marigold Decoction. Screenshot by Destructoid To obtain some Weak Marigold Decoctions, your best bet is to search dead bodies, particularly those of bandits or soldiers, and check in with town traders. I found a few Weak Marigold Decoctions during "The Jaunt" side quest, which comes from trying to get invited to the wedding via Radovan the Blacksmith. I was able to loot bandits' bodies and search a few chests to get some of the potion along the way. However, buying them from traders is the more reliable way to get both Weak and normal Marigold Decoctions. Specifically, you want to look for regular traders, indicated by the hand and gold icon on your map. Traders are usually located in their own building within every town and city. The earliest trader you can visit is in Troskowitz, as there's one in a building just before the edge of town. Weak Marigold Decoctions are all traders sell at the start of the game, but as you progress and visit more locations, you'll start to see the normal variation pop up. The weak version doesn't cost too much groschen, so you should be able to afford it regardless of your situation. Regular and Strong Marigold Decoctions As for the more advanced Marigold Decoctions, you can acquire them in the same ways as the weak version. However, you'll have to complete more of the story in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 before you start seeing them around. Buying a Strong Marigold Decoction. Screenshot by Destructoid Also, there's a regular and Strong version of the Marigold Decoctions. Weirdly enough, you'll be able to acquire the Strong version more easily than the regular potion. The Strong Marigold Decoction is readily available at the Apothecary Emerich's shop in Troskowtiz. This shop is located right next door to the Carpenter. Emerich sells Strong Marigold Decoctions for 43 groschen each, and he usually stocks around three of them every day. Other apothecaries around the map will also sell Marigold Decoctions, so you don't solely have to visit Emerich for your healing needs. If you don't want to purchase the potion, you can also purchase the recipe for the standard Marigold Decoction at Emerich's shop. This costs 150 groschen but enables you to brew the potion whenever you want at an alchemy bench. There are two alchemy benches nearby in Troskowitz, so visit them to start brewing the potion. Of course, you'll need the recipe for Marigold Decoctions, which is: Water base 1x Nettle 2x Marigold The recipe for Marigold Decoction at an alchemy bench. Screenshot by Destructoid The exact recipe can be found by reading the recipe for the Marigold Decoction in your inventory (books section) after purchasing it from Emerich. This tells you exactly how to do the recipe. Of course, you'll still need the supplies, and Nettle and Marigold can be hard to come by in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Later in the game, you can also purchase the recipe for the Strong Marigold Decoction, but you won't need that until Henry faces much stronger enemies. For most of your needs, buying Strong Marigold Decoctions, finding Weak or normal ones on enemies, and brewing your own potions are the best ways to ensure Henry always stays healed in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. The post How to get Marigold Decoction in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

MultiVersus, the ill-fated crossover fighter, is shutting down after its fifth major update. It is, of course, sad news for fans, especially those who invested a significant amount of time and money on unlocking its relatively large roster of characters. It is also a further sign that one of gaming's worst trends is reaching boiling point, putting a grievance that players have had with the online gaming scene in the forefront once again. View the full article

ESA (the Entertainment Software Association), the original creators of the E3 gaming event, has announced Interactive Innovation Conference, or iicon, ... Read more View the full article

Electronic Arts has recently revealed a new The Sims 4 expansion pack called “Businesses and Hobbies,” which was already rumored to be in the works. The new The Sims 4expansion pack will focus on giving players more mechanics to interact with hobbies and businesses in the popular simulation game. View the full article

While Poppy Playtime: Chapter 4 underwhelmed me with predominately running simulator gameplay, its lore was captivating, fitting for an indie horror series that has developed a strong name for itself for its complex, ever-changing story that sparks theories and debate for its content alone. Poppy Playtime: Chapter 4 had the most characters, lore, and greatest development in the series yet, and this installment alone featured multiple revelations that had you gasping for air. So much information was packed into the notes and VHS tapes, and more in its rollercoaster of an ending. Mob knew exactly what they were doing by revealing Poppy’s true identity and leaving us with a Huggy Wuggy cliffhanger. We can’t go into every chapter confused about the last, so confirming theories not only helps keep playersr engaged, but it also creates new mysteries for fans to lose sleep over. View the full article

The primo 4X series has returned, as Civilization 7 starts becoming available for players who've pre-ordered particular editions. Arriving nine years after the last mainline entry, the latest installment in Sid Meier's beloved timesink promises gameplay that's more streamlined in some areas and expanded in others. Alas, early impressions aren't the greatest, creating a mixed reaction. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Civilization 7 release date, launch time, early access, and latest news Is Civilization 7 on Game Pass? Civilization 7 Ages explained View the full article

After enjoying the wedding in Semine in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, you’ll quickly find yourself locked up in jail. You’ll need to find a way out and how to save Hans in the quest For Whom the Bell Tolls, and there’s a lot of ground to cover. You don’t have too much time to make sure Hans can walk free, and you have to ensure you can get out of this prison yourself. There are a few ways you can go about it, and it’s a tricky line to walk, especially if you don’t want to get into even more trouble. You’ll need to keep your eyes open and look for every opportunity. Your ultimate goal is to get inside the chapel and reach Captain Thomas. Here’s what you need to know about how to complete For Whom the Bell Tolls in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. View the full article

Dungeons of Hinterberg, once an Xbox console exclusive, will make the jump to PlayStation 5 on March 13, 2025. Developed by Microbird Games, the puzzle-filled action RPG Dungeons of Hinterberg was first launched on July 18, 2024, for Xbox Series X/S and PC. View the full article

Larian has published a blog post detailing an update to the Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 8, which isn't actually out yet and is still in stress testing. The update includes a few tweaks to the balance of new sub classes in addition to the expected bug fixes, but notably absent among them were any significant changes to Booming Blade, a new cantrip that's set to seriously shake up the game's balance and crown a new subclass king⁠... Read more.View the full article

The concept of Barbarians in past Civilization games has been updated in Civilization 7and merged with the concept of City-States into a new system focused on statehood. This system utilizes Influence, a new currency for Civilization 7 that enables diplomatic actions with opponents and Independent Powers. Villages discovered in the Antiquity Age can be upgraded to statehood with influence and the use of specific actions to convert them. These villages are known as Independent Powers and are strategic necessities no matter what leader or civilization the player chooses. View the full article