Before clean installs, dual-boot menus, and cloud everything, there was that first encounter, the moment you realized a computer wasn't just hardware, it was a system with a personality. Read Entire Article View the full article
Samson, the 1990s-set, gritty open-world action-adventure/brawler directed by Just Cause creator Christofer Sundberg that suffered a buggy release on PC earlier this month, is coming to consoles this fall (Editor's Note: IGN asked if "consoles" included Nintendo Switch 2 in addition to the presumed PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, as Unreal Engine 5-based games like Samson have for the most part not shown up on Nintendo's new console so far, but a game representative could not confirm which consoles this does or does not include as of now). In the meantime, developer Liquid Swords has announced a comprehensive patch and content update schedule. We were excited about Samson after playing an hour of it for preview, but unfortunately bugs and repetition marred its launch on PC, and IGN gave it a 4 out of 10 in our review, even though we recognize it does some really cool stuff that even GTA doesn't do and can make you feel like Ryan Gosling in the 2011 movie Drive. Now, Liquid Swords has detailed what the rest of the year looks like as they try to fix and improve on the path to a console launch this fall. According to the developer, patches will continue to roll out weekly into early May, "with Updates 3–6 focused on combat refinements, new car variants, performance optimization, and community-driven fixes." As far as adding more content to Samson, Content Update 1 due in mid-may will be "a dedicated combat expansion bringing new depth to the game's grounded, physical fighting system," while Content Update 2 in mid-June will deliver "a vehicle-focused expansion adding to the driving experience." Liquid Swords told IGN that the team "is dedicated to ensuring Samson will grow significantly across quality, gameplay, and content. The studio is actively taking in player feedback on Discord and forums to inform its priorities for updates." Ryan McCaffrey is IGN's executive editor of previews and host of both IGN's weekly Xbox show, Podcast Unlocked, as well as our semi-retired interview show, IGN Unfiltered. He's a North Jersey guy, so it's "Taylor ham," not "pork roll." Debate it with him on Twitter at @DMC_Ryan. View the full article
The Underground Network is a relatively easy quest you can unlock pretty early in Windrose. You'll need to be at recommended player level three, and it can be cleared with your starter loadout. However, the quest has several tasks to complete, and let's look at what needs to be done. Table of contentsWindrose Underground Network quest walkthroughAsk around on Tortuga about the SmugglersTalk to Long Ben in the tavernTalk to Marita at the smuggler's baseFind HaleReturn to Marita and talk to Long BenFind and sink Marlowe's shipWindrose Underground Network quest walkthrough The Underground Network quest can be broken down into the following parts. Ask around on Tortuga about the SmugglersTalk to Long Ben in the tavernTalk to Marita at the smuggler's base (Smugglers Waters)Find Hale (Sail to location)Return to MaritaTalk to Long Long Ben in the tavernFind and sink Marlowe's shipAsk around on Tortuga about the Smugglers The first task is to sail to Tortuga and follow the quest marker. You'll eventually reach a tavern that has several NPCs inside. Talk to Long Ben in the tavern Image via Kraken Express First, speak with Long Ben. He will describe the recent events and brief you about the ongoing attacks. He will then instruct you to speak with one of the smugglers, since they have the responsibility of maintaining the stocks. Talk to Marita at the smuggler's base Next, take your ship and reach the objective marker. You'll speak with Marita at the smuggler's base. Find Hale Image via Kraken Express Your next task is to look for Hale, whose location is near the smuggler's base. Here, you'll encounter Blackbeard's forces, and they will attack you if you get spotted. You have to look for an underground entrance hidden under leaves. Head down to the passage and defeat the beast guarding the room. You'll find out more about Hale (no spoilers) and what has happened with him. Loot the chest in the room, and return to your ship. Return to Marita and talk to Long Ben Image via Kraken Express Marita will ask you to speak with Long Ben since he knew Hale, and there's apparently a debt to be paid. When you tell Ben about what has happened with Hale, he will ask you to do justice with Marlowe, who has broken the code and sided with the authorities. Find and sink Marlowe's ship Your next task is to intercept Marlowe's ship (location will be marked on the map). Try to avoid engaging with Blackbeard's ships that might be around the region. Look out for a ship named Bony Sue. It's a level three vessel, and won't take long to be taken down. It has a lot of HP but not much else. Once you take the ship down, speak with Long Ben. Inform him that you have taken care of Marlowe, and you'll get the following rewards for your efforts. Image via Kraken Express 50 PiastreFive Letter of FavorTwo BrandyTwo MadeiraTwo ******** The post How to complete Underground Network in Windrose appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
fter battling pirates and braving the seas of pirate survival game Windrose for a few hours, you'll eventually make your way to the island of Tortuga. By now you've probably found lots of crates of provisions and medicine, which can only be sold to the People of Tortuga faction. And once you set foot on the island and find the People of Tortuga's bounty agent and provisioner, you probably also scoured the town from one end to the other trying to find the faction's buyer. I sure did!.. Read more.View the full article
A 2021 RPG has just been made completely free on Steam, but if you’re interested in claiming it and keeping it forever, you’ll need to move fast, as the offer is time-limited. Free titles aren’t a novelty on the platform, as you can find thousands of different options. Many of them are entirely free-to-play, but there are also tons of offers and discounts that allow you to grab paid products for free. For example, there’s an outstanding free 9/10 game on Steam right now, but the offer ends in a few days. View the full article
We've been digging back through the archives at PCG, and one particular hands-on experience and Q&A reached its icy hand out of the mists of time and grabbed me by the throat: Now-Strategic Director Evan Lahti's preview of Dragon Age: Origins, and an accompanying interview with BioWare cofounders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk in 2009... Read more.View the full article
Developer Embark Studios has once again announced tweaks to the Arc Raiders Expedition window, and players who have spent months saving millions of credits are feeling left behind. The developer behind the ongoing extraction shooter published a long list of adjustments for its prestige feature, which allows players to start over with bonuses depending on their performance, in a blog post on its website today. Instead of requiring the last-season switch of 3 million credits worth of stash value for the maximum amount of bonus skill points, Embark is removing the credit stipulation for the third Expedition and will now reward points based on damage dealt. The studio said it made these changes because "grinding for monetary value isn’t the most exciting experience," a point many fans seem to agree with. The catch is that players now have a five-day window from April 28 to May 4 at midnight to participate in and complete the challenge if they want to earn all five available skill points. While those using the catch-up mechanic to earn skill points from previous Expeditions will still earn them through stash value, those on the third window who have spent their time gathering resources since the last Expedition ended March 1 may have done all of the collecting for nothing. "Above all, we want expeditions to be fun and not an endless grind," Embark continued. "We believe these changes create a fair and engaging challenge that keeps everyone active across the full 5 days." It’s the fact that such a major change has arrived without warning that has most players fired up. Adding insult to injury is the lack of clarity on how much damage will be required to meet the five-skill-point mark, leaving players left to wonder if they'll be able to get all five – or any at all – in time. "Sure is nice that every time an expedition comes around, they wait until the last possible second to let people know what to expect and what has changed," one Reddit user commented. "My friends and I will coincidentally be on vacation for 4 of the 5 day window," someone else said. “Are we cooked?” The fear that players won’t have the free time to dedicate to Arc Raiders during the window seems to be the prevailing concern in the community, but some do have suggestions for how the situation could be rectified. A few players who like the idea of damage instead of stash value say they’d be open to the change if Embark had announced it for Expedition four instead of Expedition three. "I really dont get why they cant just do the same as previous expedition for this one, and then next expedition it tracks damage for the entire season to get the skill points," someone suggested. "This seems like they wanted to get rid of the 3 mil requirement, but decided it too late and now put this half **** 5-day requirement in." This just about sums it up byu/actualcobra inArcRaiders .reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; } This idea sounds like it can be solid but changing part of the expedition right before it starts just doesn’t make sense? It’s also very strange not knowing how much damage you need to dish out. Will that be announced right before the expedition closes? Good idea, bad execution [Hidden Content] — EmbarkBulletin (@EmbarkBulletin) April 17, 2026 Embark, please work on it! byu/Tai_Jason inArcRaiders .reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; } "I saved up 3 million credits throughout this entire season to 'chill' on the last phase of the expedition. It’s practically worthless now because of the lack of communication," another player added. "I do like the new change but this needed to be implemented in the BEGINNING on the season… People have lives, on vacation, or have important stuff scheduled… like wtf, Embark. A 5 day window is absurd." Arc Raiders is facing an important point in its post-launch rollout as players await its Riven Tides update. Set to go live later this month, the content drop is expected to be its biggest yet, with a roadmap shared earlier this year saying it would include the first new map in months. Embark has yet to comment on how it may respond to those disappointed with the new Expedition changes. We gave Arc Raiders a 9/10 review when it launched October 2025. Recent updates have added new enemies and map conditions, as well as balance changes for some of the most powerful weapons taking over the PvP scene. For more, you can keep up with the BAFTA Game Awards 2026, where Embark managed to win for Multiplayer. You can also check out our interview with CEO Patrick Söderlund. Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe). View the full article
Marvel Rivals has added another Duelist to its roster through ****** Cat, Season 7.5's latest hero who lives up to the title of master thief. After tricking Kingpin in the game's story, ****** Cat's play style reflects her playful and tricky self, with multiple abilities designed to beguile and deceive opponents. With a unique Fortune system exclusive to her, ****** Cat is far different than any other character. View the full article
The voice behind Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Gustave has finally played the award-winning game almost a year after it launched. It's hard to fault him, though. He's been quite busy defending Hell's Kitchen from Kingpin as Matt Murdock/Daredevil in Disney Plus's Daredevil: Born Again series. But actor Charlie Cox said today that he's finally picked up the sticks to try out Destructoid's 2025 game of the year (and basically everyone else's, too). Image via Sandfall Interactive "I'm not very good, because obviously, it's a skill set, but I've played it," he said in a new interview with GamesRadar at the 2026 BAFTA Games Awards today, where Expedition 33 will likely add even more awards and accolades to its resume. Cox admits he's not the biggest gamer, and he famously said last year that he knew very little about the project after finishing up his work in a short time. But now, he's at least began the journey, although finishing it is another story entirely. "There are people who've played it, there are people who've completed it, there are people who have 100%'d it, which – as far as I could work out – is 50 plus hours, maybe 100 hours, sometimes, of gameplay," he said. "I've played the opening bit for a while and kind of walked around and met the people and garnered the information and all that kind of stuff. Not very well." As I mentioned earlier, Cox is currently killing it in his role as Daredevil for Marvel, marking a triumphant return to the character with season two of Born Again, which brought him back into the role years after the Netflix Daredevil series was unfortunately canceled. He's become that character over the years, the same way that many will always connect his voice to Gustave (and Gustave's face with Robert Pattinson, funnily enough). Cox was also photographed on the BAFTA red carpet with fellow Expedition 33 actor, Ben Starr, who played Verso and is in what feels like every other game these days. Cox, meanwhile, is more embedded in Hollywood. [Hidden Content] I can't help but wonder what that conversation was like between the two actors, given the game's events. Speaking of which, I'm waiting for updates on if Cox will finish the game after he witnesses a certain event in the first act. The post Daredevil: Born Again actor who played Gustave in Expedition 33 says he’s finally played the 2025 game of the year appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Tumbaga Ingot is one of those rare materials that you'll need to find in Windrose, which is required to ascend different equipment. It's one of the several types of Ingots you can obtain in the game. However, you can't smelt it, which makes the process more difficult. Let's find out how you can get this unique ingot on your pirate adventure. Table of contentsHow to find Tumbaga Ingots in WindroseHow to use Tumbaga Ingots in WindroseHow to find Tumbaga Ingots in Windrose So, you can't smelt and make Tumbaga Ingots. In fact, you can only find it in specific locations. To find Tumbaga Ingots, you'll have to head inside Ancient Ruins. Ruins are marked on the map, but their locations will be different due to the nature of the game's map. When you reach an Ancient Ruins, you'll find a cellar entrance. Just look around the ruins, and you'll find the cellar. Take the entrance to reach underground, and look around. Look for chests that are located in the ruins. Be careful, as you'll find enemies (I found them during my rounds, but this can once again be different in your case). Image via Kraken Express Open the chests, and you'll find Tumbaga Ingots. On my save, they're not guaranteed, but the spawn rate appears to be quite common. However, they only appear to spawn inside the specific chests found in Ancient Ruins. This could change in the future since Windrose is in early access, and there will be updates. How to use Tumbaga Ingots in Windrose When you find a Tumbaga Ingot and read its description, it says that it's required for ascending weapons. Since I am in the mid-game stage, I haven't actively reached the stage where the weapons can be ascended. It's tied behind a quest. While it will take some time before you can ascend weapons, you can upgrade them quite early in the game. If you choose to upgrade them, you can improve their stats and how they function. Ascension, on the other hand, adds new skills for the weapons. The post How to get Tumbaga Ingots in Windrose appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won Best Game at the 2026 BAFTA Game Awards, in a ceremony that saw a broad spread of titles honoured. In total, the Sandfall RPG won three of its 12 nominations, including Debut Game and Performer in a Leading Role for Jennifer English. Dispatch, the debut superhero narrative from AdHoc, also won three BAFTA Awards, for Animation, Audio Achievement, and Performer in a Supporting Role for Jeffrey Wright. Read More... View the full article
Pokémon fans have spent weeks accusing Pickmos of being a rip-off, and now, publisher Networkgo has stepped in, starting by taking down its Steam page. The company backing developer PocketGame took to the official Pickmos X/Twitter account to clear the air after players noticed that its Steam page was nowhere to be found. Its message was clear: "Networkgo has officially intervened in the development of PocketGame." Networkgo says it will be "supervising" the development of Pickmos “from a player’s perspective.” The goal, as outlined in a follow-up post, is to steer away from the controversy that has plagued most conversations about the game regarding its clear Pokémon influence for the last month. Hello players, this is the publisher, Networkgo. We’ve heard your feedback regarding the removal of our Steam store page and want to clear things up. Networkgo has officially intervened in the development of PocketGame. We will be supervising the Pickmos team from a player’s… [Hidden Content] — Pickmos / Pickmon / ピックモス (@PickMon_EN) April 16, 2026 "We are revising the game to ensure a controversy-free experience," one message from the Pickmos account said. "It will be re-released once our publisher gives the final approval." Conversation around Pickmos picked up in early March when players began to call out developer PocketGame not only for how it has pulled from Pokémon but also from other games, such as The Legend of Zelda, Overwatch, and even Palworld, too. Its initial reveal, which saw it announced with the name Pickmon before dropping its "N" for an "S," included plans to launch for PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch soon. With its Steam page now, at least temporarily, shuttered, it’s unclear when or where Pickmos will arrive, or what it will even look like. Meanwhile, Pickmos has also been under fire for what many believe is "stolen art." The design in question involves a piece created by X user @ElpsyFake01, which depicted concept art for an alternate Mega evolution for the Pokémon Meganium. "Hello, I am an editor from the publisher, and we are currently gathering some information," Networkgo said regarding the allegations. "We will be actively reaching out to @ElpsyFake01." For now, there is no word on how Pickmos will evolve to dodge any future controversy. For more on creature-collecting in video games, you can read about Nintendo's recently rejected Pokémon patent. Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe). View the full article
In an out-of-left-field collaboration, Square Enix is teaming up with ********* fast food chain Jollibee to bring Final Fantasy XIV content to the game and, well, to real life, too! During the latest Live Letter from the Producer detailing the upcoming Patch 7.5, FFXIV director and producer Naoki Yoshida revealed the partnership and what exactly you can get from it. While you can get the six-piece chickenjoy or combo meal in the specially made FFXIV-themed box, the brand-new item is the blue raspberry drink with clear boba. There's also a limited-time FFXIV x Jollibee apparel lineup with t-shirts and sweaters. However, the big ticket item is a new, exclusive in-game emote called "Eat Chicken" where your character will whip out a bucket of chicken and start eating. The collaboration begins on April 21 and will run through May 31. Additionally, the Anaheim, CA location near FFXIV Fan Fest (happening on April 24 and 25) will be decorated as a popup event during this ******* with exclusive stickers to give away. Below are all the details on how to participate. How to Get the FFXIV Eat Chicken Emote To get the Eat Chicken emote, you must either purchase a qualifying meal (the collaboration meal, to be exact) at a participating Jollibee location in the US or Canada or purchase one of the clothing items from Complex (when it goes live), then and submit your order information on the Jollibee redemption page. It'll then be validated and an item code for the emote will be emailed to you, which you then punch into your account via the Mog Station. Limited-Time FFXIV x Jollibee Merch Yoshida, along with FFXIV composer Masayoshi Soken and community manager Toshio Murouchi, showed off the shirts and sweaters from the collab on stream. There's a crew neck sweater and a t-shirt with the Jollibee mascot riding a chocobo, along with a hooded sweatshirt and t-shirt with Moogles eating various Jollibee food items. The back of each of these also contain the wise words of Hydaelyn herself: "Hear...feel...think...Jollibee." These will be sold on Complex.com. What's New on the Jollibee Menu There are two FFXIV-themed meals. One is a box meal that includes a chicken sandwich (original or spicy), regular fries, a peach mango pie, a one-piece Chickenjoy with a side of gravy, and the blue raspberry aether drink with crystal boba (or pineapple quencher for Canada). The other is a six-piece Chickenjoy that also comes with three of the aforementioned drinks. Again, the only new item is the blue raspberry boba drink (which mimics the look of FFXIV's aetherytes), but these are the qualifying meals to get the emote. The chicken bucket and meal box also feature unique artwork, and also have the disclaimer: "No chocobos were harmed in the making of this meal." Well, that's good to know considering the box features precious baby Alpha holding a drumstick. Personally, I'm hyped for the crossover growing up as a ********* kid hitting up my local Jollibee in National City and as someone who has proclaimed FFXIV as his favorite game of all time. It's pretty crazy screaming "Uy, Philippines!" clapping my hands watching and covering a Live Letter. Speaking of which, I have all the details you need on FFXIV Patch 7.5 which goes live on April 28. Shortly before that, I'll be at FFXIV Fan Fest covering the finalized details for the patch and the expected reveal of the next expansion. Michael Higham is an editor at IGN who regularly contributes with reviews, previews, features, and news in written and video form. He's usually entrusted with covering long RPGs and tech products, but he's got range when it comes to games. You'll also catch him at events and hosting video content, including IGN's weekly podcast Unlocked. View the full article
The BAFTA Game Awards 2026 saw big wins for Dispatch, Ghost of Yōtei, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. But there were some surprises in there, too - in true BAFTA style. Ghost of Yōtei winning best music over Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, for example, came as something of a shock. Daredevil star Charlie Cox didn't get the chance to big up the Fench motion capture performer behind Clair Obscur's Gustave (something he almost certainly would have done had he won best performer in a supporting role). That went to Jeffrey Wright, who played Chase in Dispatch. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 lost out to Kingdom Come: Deliverance II in the best narrative category, and to Microsoft's South of Midnight in the New Intellectual Property category, too. Sandfall Interactive won't be too down, however; the French studio won best Debut Game, and Jennifer English, fresh from her big The Game Awards 2025 win, continued her run by taking home the best Performer in a Leading Role award for her performance as Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. And, of course, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 won the biggest award of the night: Best Game. I'm not sure there was ever going to be another winner. Elsewhere, Rebellion's Atomfall won British Game, Hello Games' No Man's Sky won Evolving Game, and Embark's Arc Raiders won Multiplayer. The team behind Arc Raiders accepts the Multiplayer BAFTA at the #BAFTAGamesAwards with @GooglePlay [Hidden Content] — BAFTA Games (@BAFTAGames) April 17, 2026 An incredible moment as the whole team behind No Man's Sky takes to the stage to accept the Evolving Game award at the #BAFTAGamesAwards with @GooglePlay [Hidden Content] — BAFTA Games (@BAFTAGames) April 17, 2026 Blue Prince takes home the BAFTA for Game Design at the #BAFTAGamesAwards with @GooglePlay [Hidden Content] — BAFTA Games (@BAFTAGames) April 17, 2026 Check the roundup below to see the winners list in full. BAFTA Game Awards 2026 Winners: The Full List Animation: Dispatch (AdHoc Studio) Artistic Achievement: Death Stranding 2: On The Beach (Kojima Productions) Audio Achievement: Dispatch (AdHoc Studio) Best Game: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive) British Game: Atomfall (Rebellion) Debut Game: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (Sandfall Interactive) Evolving Game: No Man's Sky (Hello Games) Family: LEGO Party! (SMG Studio) Fellowship: Ilkka Paananen (CEO & co-founder of Supercell) Game Beyond Entertainment: Despelote (Julián Cordero, Sebastián Valbuena) Game Design: Blue Prince (Tonda Ros) Multiplayer: Arc Raiders (Embark Studios) Music: Ghost of Yōtei (Sucker Punch) Narrative: Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (Warhorse Studios) New Intellectual Property: South of Midnight (Compulsion Games) Performer in a Leading Role: Jennifer English (Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33) Performer in a Supporting Role: Jeffrey Wright (Chase in Dispatch) Technical Achievement: Ghost of Yōtei (Sucker Punch) BAFTA Game Awards 2026 Nominees: The Full List Animation Battlefield 6Death Stranding 2: On the BeachDispatchGhost of YōteiHades IIHollow Knight: Silksong Artistic Achievement Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Death Stranding 2: On the BeachDispatchGhost of YōteiHollow Knight: SilksongSouth of Midnight Audio Achievement Arc RaidersClair Obscur: Expedition 33Death Stranding 2: On the BeachDispatchGhost of YōteiIndiana Jones and the Great Circle Best Game Arc RaidersBlue PrinceClair Obscur: Expedition 33DispatchGhost of YōteiIndiana Jones and the Great Circle British Game AtomfallCitizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector******: The Old CountryMonument Valley 3PowerWash Simulator 2Two Point Museum Debut Game Blue PrinceClair Obscur: Expedition 33Consume MeDespeloteDispatchThe Midnight Walk Evolving Game Fallout 76Helldivers 2Hitman: World of AssassinationNo Man’s SkyVampire SurvivorsWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 Family Donkey Kong BananzaIs This Seat Taken?Lego Party!Mario Kart WorldPowerWash Simulator 2Two Point Museum Fellowship Ilkka Paananen (CEO & co-founder of Supercell) Game Beyond Entertainment The AltersAnd RogerCitizen Sleeper 2: Starward VectorConsume MeDespeloteStalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl Game Design Ball X PitBlue PrinceClair Obscur: Expedition 33Ghost of YōteiHades IISplit Fiction Multiplayer Arc RaidersDune: AwakeningElden Ring NightreignLego Party!Split FictionPEAK Music Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Death Stranding 2: On the BeachDispatchGhost of YōteiHollow Knight: SilksongIndiana Jones and the Great Circle Narrative The AltersBlue PrinceClair Obscur: Expedition 33Death Stranding 2: On the BeachIndiana Jones and the Great CircleKingdom Come: Deliverance II New Intellectual Property The AltersArc RaidersClair Obscur: Expedition 33DispatchSouth of MidnightSplit Fiction Performer in a Leading Role Aaron Paul as Robert Robertson in DispatchBen Starr as Verso in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Erika Ishii as Atsu in Ghost of YōteiJennifer English as Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Tom McKay as Henry of Skalitz in Kingdom Come: Deliverance IITroy Baker as Indiana Jones in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Performer in a Supporting Role Alix Wilton Regan as Lea Florence Monad in Lies Of P: OvertureCharlie Cox as Gustave in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Jane Perry as Lia Cain in Dead TakeJeffrey Wright as Chase in DispatchKirsty Rider as Lune in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Troy Baker as Higgs in Death Stranding 2: On the Beach Technical Achievement Arc RaidersDeath Stranding 2: On the BeachDoom: The Dark AgesGhost of YōteiIndiana Jones and the Great CircleSplit Fiction Photo by Stuart Wilson/BAFTA/Getty Images for BAFTA. 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ARC Raiders is getting a third Expedition, again giving players the option to hop on board and leave Speranza for good. It's the game's version of a wipe, which, instead of resetting the entire player base, allows particularly dedicated players to do it off their own accord. While Expeditions have generally been a reward system for dedicated players who want to go back to square one but with extra perks, it seems to have turned into a sort of FOMO system where players have a very tight schedule to follow lest they lose the right to participate in the expedition itself. On top of completing the caravan necessary to participate in the Expedition, players will only have five days to sign up for it and complete relevant challenges between April 28 and May 4. Failing to do so means missing out on Skill Points at the least since you'll be "forced" to sign up if you had a completed caravan prior to the departure window without completing challenges and receiving no Skill Points in return. If you had no caravan at the time or declined to wipe for zero gained Skill Points, then you're completely out of luck. [Hidden Content] Locking the game to such a tight schedule a week and a half ahead of the departure window has struck a nerve with ARC Raiders players. Though new Expeditions are always welcome, the tight schedule and late announcement are being poorly received by the community, with some saying they're unable to participate on those particular days and are being judged based on a brief five-day window instead of two months of play prior to it. "F you if you can't play on these days, I guess lol," one player wrote. "I've been hoarding my 3 mil, thinking this is going to be my first expo," said another, adding that they won't be able to participate in the departure window and will thus receive no bonus Skill Points. Others were angrier about the very, very late announcement. "Sure is nice that every time an expedition comes around, they wait until the last possible second to let people know what to expect and what has changed," said one player. Again, this is announced way too late, feels like how I’ve been playing for the whole season was a bit pointless," said another. Of course, having only five days to get the most important reward feels very cheesy since the two-month grind prior to the Expedition's departure window is rendered null and void. If the damage challenge, which is what the Skill Point reward will be based on, isn't too high, then perhaps some players will be able to get at least some bonuses from it. Otherwise, they're more or less not incentivized to reset this time around. ARC Raiders has been slowly but surely bleeding players over the last few months, with the decline picking up pace over the last 60 days or so. Many reasons can be argued, but it seems an overall lack of new content and things to be excited for is to blame primarily, since there hasn't been a huge update in quite a while now. This Expedition had the chance to bring some of the players back, but it seems many of them are going to skip it this time, if, of course, Embark doesn't address the situation in the upcoming days. The post ARC Raiders’ newest expedition has a tight time window, and players aren’t happy: ‘F you if you can’t play on these days, I guess’ appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Windrose has different ways for you to gain resources and rewards, and Faction Reputation Points will help you to get some of them by completing various tasks. You'll be introduced to four different factions as you progress along the main campaign. Getting Faction Reputation Points will help you to improve your standing with them and get more rewards. Let's find out how to obtain these points. Table of contentsHow to earn Faction Reputation Points in WindroseHow do you get a Letter of Favor in WindroseHow do you get Insignias in WindroseHow to earn Faction Reputation Points in Windrose Before you can earn Reputation Points, you'll need to unlock factions. You have a relationship with every faction, and you begin at level one. As of writing in early access, the upper limit is four for every faction. To earn these points, you'll need to hand over special items to Bounty Agents. You'll find an agent associated with each of the four factions. You'll need to find the main base for the factions, and then interact with the bounty agent to hand them the special items. Some, like the People of Tortuga, can be pretty tricky to find on the map. Image via Kraken Express Here's a list of all items that you can exchange and get Faction Reputation Points in Windrose. Newhand Insignia: One PointDeckhand Insignia: Four PointVeteran Insignia: Twenty PointsOld Salt Insignia: Eighty PointsLetter of Favor: Ten PointsHow do you get a Letter of Favor in Windrose To earn a Letter of Favor, you'll have to complete Faction quests. You'll unlock them as you progress along the main storyline. There are several that you can complete on the side. Finishing these quests will fetch you a Letter of Favor that you can then exchange with the Bounty Agent. How do you get Insignias in Windrose Image via Kraken Express Insignias are random drops in Windrose that you can find when you defeat different enemies. You'll have higher chances of getting an Old Salt or Veteran Insignia from tougher enemies, but they will be significantly harder to take down. Insignias can be found in a pretty routine fashion as long as you're actively engaging in combat. The post How to get Faction Reputation Points in Windrose appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Valve has released a new beta version of Proton, the company's official compatibility layer for improving Linux gaming. Proton 11.0-beta1 is a notable update for several reasons, including improved support for running classic games from the 90s. The release also lays the groundwork for further improvements expected in the near... Read Entire Article View the full article
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Following the PS5 and Xbox launch, Supergiant Games introduces some of the voiceover cast in Hades II. View the full article