Grimdark is the way of the world in many sci-fi TTRPGs. After all, every adventure needs conflict, so why not make conflict the entire theme? Warhammer built a megafranchise off that fact. Still, there's only so much dakka one can stand before wanting to try something new. Fortunately, there's tons of grimdark sci-fi to try out in the wake of 40k's success. The Shadowdark TTRPG would have fit the bill had it been dark sci-fi instead of fantasy. Fortunately, this rules hack may be the solution. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This enormous open world MMO board game fixes the worst part of game night 200+ spicy Truth or Dare questions for couples, FWBs, and dirty game nights Science Youtuber Veritasium is a launching a fiendish board game where you bet on your brain View the full article
If you don't wish to be lumped in with a small subsection of the gaming sphere that welcomes the use of AI for how it threatens well-meaning studios and their talent, you may have another game to approach with caution. Martial arts RPG game, Where Winds Meet, released to ten million pre-registrations this week, has landed on Steam to hundreds of thousands of players but divisive ratings. It's not immediately the fault of its developers padding its living world with AI chatbot NPCs who respond to your inputs, but their inclusion is beginning to break the fourth wall of this wuxia-style ancient ******** hero simulator. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Where Winds Meet codes November 2025 Where Winds Meet guides, gameplay, trailers, and more Where Winds Meet tier list - best weapons, martial arts, and class combinations View the full article
It is the fate of every Dungeons and Dragons player to make that one overly cool character. You know the one, in a sea of funny lil guys, this character is your fanfic character made manifest. They will have the most flashy powers, angstiest backstory, and suave disposition. Maybe they're dropping more one-liners than an Austrian bodybuilder turned movie star. Or perhaps the silent but badass type, too cool to share their thoughts. Whatever the case, they're probably gonna need tattoos, and that's exactly what the Tome of Mystical Tattoos III provides. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: D&D's Heroes of Faerûn is a must-buy for new players (and Baldur's Gate 3 fans) I hated the new D&D Stranger Things starter set, but then I played it The ultimate D&D map making bundle returns, with $1,300 of software for 98% off View the full article
Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 has attracted criticism from some players for its alleged use of generative AI for its in-game calling card artwork. Microsoft-owned Activision has confirmed on ****** Ops 7’s Steam page that the new CoD entry “uses generative AI tools to help develop some in game assets”, but it does not specify where or how AI was implemented. Now, users on Reddit and social media think they’ve discovered where generative AI has been used in ****** Ops 7: its calling card artwork. Read More... View the full article
When The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was released in 2015, its success was so overwhelming that it's hard to imagine it would have gone any other way. But from CD Projekt's perspective, success seemed far from certain in the runup to launch. In particular, the Polish studio was deeply concerned about competition from another game released that summer, Rocksteady Studios' Batman: Arkham Knight... Read more.View the full article
Xbox Game Pass is losing STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl and four other titles later today, November 15. More than half of the upcoming departures have already drawn complaints on social media, frustrating some subscribers due to various circumstances surrounding their Xbox Game Pass removals. View the full article
The "Ashes of the Damned" Zombies mode from Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 is full of secrets and mayhem, including Wonder Weapons once again as the strongest tools possible for your arsenal. Like past games, Wonder Weapons are oftentimes unorthodox tools that can help you take down undead in droves. With two returning favorites and two new additions, Wonder Weapons are stronger than ever before. View the full article
Ashes of Creation is coming to Steam in a move that I wasn't prepared to see for quite some time. The hugely ambitious project from Intrepid Studios is one I've been watching for almost a decade now. I can imagine a future where it grows into a true contender to the best MMORPGs - titans like Word of Warcraft and FF14 - yet, nine years on from its initial announcement, there's still a long way to go. However, if you're interested in giving it a try and taking part in the development process, you'll soon be able to do so through Valve's storefront. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Ashes of Creation's new towns make the MMORPG even ******* and more realistic Ashes of Creation Phase 3 is delayed, but the giant new MMORPG will stay online Ashes of Creation Phase 3 adds two races and a new starting zone to the MMORPG View the full article
Still hoping for a second chance to hop on what Sony's short-lived attempt at making one of the best FPS games around? You're in luck. Well, not anymore, actually. If you're reading this, there's a good chance you've missed the boat. Again. One year after Sony said it was "permanently sunsetting" hero shooter Concord from Firewalk Studios, just two weeks after its late 2024 release, a small crew has managed to resurrect it. Briefly. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Concord doesn't deserve its "greatest flop of all time" label, ex devs suggest Sony shuts down Concord studio and rules out a return for the FPS Concord might be back soon as mysterious Steam updates ramp up View the full article
Иногда даже отлично настроенный конвейер даёт сбои. Студия Gust, выпускающая в ежегодном формате игры из серии Atelier, на этот раз решила отличиться сразу двумя релизами. Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and The Envisioned Land вызвала массовое недовольство преданных фанатов из‑за отказа от синтеза в котле в пользу исследования открытого мира и заигрывания с более молодой аудиторией. С другой стороны, она получила перевод на русский язык. View the full article
Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 вышла 14 ноября, многие пользователи уже успели завершить сюжетный режим — оказалось, что он занимает всего около четырёх с половиной часов. Первые реакции на кампанию оказались в основном негативными. View the full article
Известный в сообществе Counter-Strike 2 инсайдер и датамайнер GabeFollower сообщил, что Valve сделает ещё один громкий анонс в ближайшее время. По его словам, до конца 2025 года геймеров действительно ждёт показ Half-Life 3. View the full article
Южнокорейское ведомство по выдаче рейтингов видеоиграм присудило возрастную метку Pragmata. Приключенческий экшен прошёл проверку местного регулятора и близок к релизу. Официально выпуск грядущего проекта Capcom запланировала на 2026 год. View the full article
Завтра Escape from Tarkov выйдет в полноценный релиз. Версия 1.0 поступит в продажу в Steam, тем самым знаменуя окончание раннего доступа. Разработчики экстракшен-шутера опубликовали геймплейный ролик, демонстрирующий ключевые механики игры. View the full article
Part of me still believes Shadow Labyrinth is some sort of collective hallucination brought on by humanity's overconsumption of digital cherries, as the idea of a grimdark Metroidvania starring Pac-Man is just too ludicrous to comprehend. Nonetheless, the trailer, the Steam page, and our own Shadow Labyrinth Review all point to this being a real thing that happened... Read more.View the full article
The new Stella Montis map has plenty of locked locations, and you will need a key to open the Security Checkpoint location in ARC Raiders. Located on the upper floor of the map, the Security Checkpoint room is pretty easy to find. The easiest route is via the Lobby POI. However, it's no point visiting the place without a key, and this guide will help to ease your problem. Table of contentsWhere to find the Stella Montis Security Checkpoint key in ARC RaidersWhere to use the Stella Montis Security Checkpoint key in ARC RaidersWhere to find the Stella Montis Security Checkpoint key in ARC Raiders There's no definite spawn point where you can manage to find the Security Checkpoint key. Most keys typically spawn at Residential buildings on all four maps. I managed to find the Security Checkpoint key from the Ruby Residence apartment buildings on Dam Battlegrounds. Ruby Residence in ARC Raiders. Screenshot by Destructoid This particular location has been my go-to place for finding different keys. I found it immediately after the community unlocked the Stella Montis map. There's no specific point in the building, and it's completely random. Screenshot and Remix by Destructoid Another great area to visit will be the Research and Administration building on Dam Battlegrounds. There are plenty of containers to loot, and you could end up finding the key you're looking for. Apart from these two locations, try to search areas that are tagged as Residential sectors on any map. Ultimately, you'll have to look properly in such areas and depend heavily on your luck. Once you find the key, you can head to the Security Checkpoint room to loot. Where to use the Stella Montis Security Checkpoint key in ARC Raiders The Security Checkpoint is located on the upper floor of Stella Montis near the Security Bridge POI. I have marked its location, and it's really easy to find the spot. You can take the corridor that goes straight from the Security Checkpoint, and you will come across the required room. Security Room in ARC Raiders. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid If you're coming from the Lobby, follow the corridor that goes left. There's a nearby metro excavation as well for you to escape with the loot. However, be careful, as I have come up against Shredders at this location. Try to avoid them as much as possible, and use the key to open the doors. Once you're inside, close the door to prevent the Shredder from coming inside. The post Stella Montis Security Checkpoint key location in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The Call of Duty ****** Ops 7 Zombies world first race has come to an end in chaotic fashion as its leading team discounts their victory. Many players were in competition to see who could figure out the full ****** Ops 7 Ashes of the Damned easter egg, and unlock the ability for everyone to play Cursed mode in the process. However, the group that came in first ran into a bug causing one member to be completely ignored by enemies, essentially making them immune to trouble. The person in question was Call of Duty YouTuber Milo, known best as 'MrRoflWaffles,' and he says the issue should disqualify them from the race. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: ****** Ops 7 Ashes of the Damned main quest easter egg guide ****** Ops 7 Ashes of the Damned song easter egg guide Activision confirms ****** Ops 7 uses gen-AI tools for assets, says they help "empower" its teams to "create the best gaming experiences possible" View the full article
When Riot announced that its mysterious Project K was, in fact, a League of Legends card game known as Riftbound, I approached it with, to borrow game designer Jonathan Moorman's words, "some trepidation." I've been pretty open about my complex relationship with LoL: it's the game I've sunk the most hours into and absolutely the one I love the most, but from around mid-2024 into 2025, it feels, in many ways, unrecognizable. Its characters and gameplay are the same, but having blitzed through a few games in a post-Worlds spree, it doesn't quite elicit the same emotions that it used to. In many ways, we've grown apart (it's not you, it's me), and I was hoping that Riftbound would reignite that spark. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Getting banned in League of Legends or Valorant could block you from Riftbound TCG events, thanks to this one Riot rule Which League of Legends skins are currently on *****? Riot warns that League of Legends TCG Riftbound's next set may be missing rares, admits launch "missed the mark" View the full article
XSEED Games has canceled the Corpse Party Tetralogy Pack and the unreleased series games included it that were set for a digital release. View the full article
Both Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin and the HD remaster for Monster Hunter Stories are also playable on Xbox Series, but are not Play Anywhere titles. View the full article
Completing the main Easter Egg in Ashes of the Damned is a true challenge in ****** Ops 7 Zombies, and getting all the Serum items can be quite tricky. The Serum items are an assorted set of different body parts you first need to find. Then, you'll have to use the items to decode a code at Yuri's Lab, which will be revealed on the chalkboard. Table of contentsHow to collect all Serum items in ****** Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the DamnedHow to use the Serum items in ****** Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the DamnedHow to collect all Serum items in ****** Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the Damned There are seven different items to find related to the Yuri's Lab code quest. Here's a quick rundown about how to find all of them. All seven items are relatively straightforward as long as you know what to do. Image via Activision - Remix by Destructoid Hoard Chunks: For this part, you'll need to get the Abomination Heads Hood upgrade for Ol'Tessie. Once done, use the beam to shoot down any Purple Aether Flora when you travel between any two locations. You'll manage to get Hoard Chunks from them, along with salvage.Mysterious Limb: Once the Zursa spawns on the map, use Ol'Tessie's beam attack to kill it. It will leave you with a Mysterious Limb.Fungi: Go inside the main Cabin at Blackwater Lake, and you'll find a Jar of Spores. You won't be able to see the jar (might be a result of a bug), but it's in the sink on the southern wall of the kitchen. If you can't see the jar, just interact with the top right-hand corner of the sink, and keep checking your inventory. Put the jar on a dead horse on the road in front of Vandorn Farm, and wait three rounds for the mushroom to grow.Ravager Eyes: You'll have to put a Ravager through a saw trap to get its eyes. You can find a Saw Trap at Exit 115. Just activate it when there are Ravagers around you, and the first one will drop the eyes when killed.Foot: There are a couple of hanging corpses on the main entrance of Vandorn Farm. Use a Tomahawk on any of them to get the Corpse's Foot.Powder: Head to Ashwood, where the mirror is located. Use a Wisp to activate the mirror, and then smash it with the Necrofluid Gauntlet to obtain the powder.Syringe: The syringe is located on the shelf inside the radio room in Zarya Cosmodrome.How to use the Serum items in ****** Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the Damned Once you have all the items, head over to Yuri's Lab in the Arya Cosmodrome location. You'll find a smoking flash and a cypher on the wall. Wait for the smoke to turn grey before entering the ingredients in the correct order. Here's a list of symbols and their corresponding ingredients. Chalkboard in Yuri's Lab. Image via Activision CL - Ravager EyesL and reverse L - Mysterious LimbC J - Foot Use the first two letters from the code to understand which ingredients you have to input. If done correctly, the flask will ask you for your blood, triggering a lockdown sequence. Select the ingredients based on the code as shown on the chalkboard (by sticking to the first two letters). The post How to find all Serum items in ****** Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of Damned – Yuri’s Lab code quest appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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Grimdark is the way of the world in many sci-fi TTRPGs. After all, every adventure needs conflict, so why not make conflict the entire theme? Warhammer built a megafranchise off that fact. Still, there's only so much dakka one can stand before wanting to try something new. Fortunately, there's tons of grimdark sci-fi to try out in the wake of 40k's success. The Shadowdark TTRPG would have fit the bill had it been dark sci-fi instead of fantasy. Fortunately, this rules hack may be the solution. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This enormous open world MMO board game fixes the worst part of game night 200+ spicy Truth or Dare questions for couples, FWBs, and dirty game nights Science Youtuber Veritasium is a launching a fiendish board game where you bet on your brain View the full article