A Borderlands 4 player with three Level 50 Vault Hunters just received their first phosphene weapon in the game. Phosphene (or "shiny," as most players call them) weapons are ultra-rare versions of legendary guns that permanently unlock a unique skin for said weapon. While they don't offer any gameplay benefits, they have still become one of Borderlands 4's most coveted items, no doubt due to their extreme rarity. View the full article
What if Balatro was a slot machine instead of a deck of cards? What if Jimbo was replaced by creatures out of your scariest D&D campaign? And what if you could play this game right now? I'm (very loosely) describing Slots and Daggers, the next game that I already know I won't put down for months on end. While it and Balatro both deserve places on our list of the best roguelike games (setting my stall out early here), imagine you've moved away from the weird Blackjack table and taken a seat in front of a particularly strange one-armed bandit in this messed up casino where the only thing you gamble with is your time. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy director Naoki Hamaguchi has good news for anyone worried that its concluding act would strip out elements in response to pushback against the scale of FF7 Rebirth. The second part of the series is absolutely packed to the brim with side activities and world intel points to discover, and while some of those are spectacular, others can feel like busywork, at times. But there's a place for a little busywork, especially if it's optional, and it sounds like we can expect a pretty full checklist when FF7 Remake part 3 arrives. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy's director says Rebirth wasn't too long, you're just too busy Grab Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth at its cheapest price ever on PC The first Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth patch notes take aim at the shaky performance View the full article
The pursuit of trying to create a truly portable, slim, lightweight laptop that can deliver proper gaming performance is one that has been undertaken for years now, with only stuttering success along the way. The Razer Blade 14, though, is one of the best attempts we've yet seen. It's expensive, but it's really, really good, so long as battery life isn't your biggest priority. Leaping straight onto our best gaming laptop guide as the best slim 14-inch model, it delivers solid gaming performance from its surprisingly elegant and light chassis. To find out just why this Razer laptop is so good - and where it still has a few shortcomings - just read on below. [site_jumplinks] Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best PC joystick 2025 - top flight and space sim sticks At $89.99, this 144Hz Asus gaming monitor is an absolute steal Best PC fan 2025 View the full article
A seemingly minor Counter-Strike 2 update has completely upended the game's skins market. Valve's free-to-play shooter is just as, if not more, known for its cosmetics marketplace as it is for its actual gameplay, with many rare items reaching exorbitant prices. Now, some Counter-Strike 2 skins have tanked in value after the recent patch. View the full article
Megabonkis easily one of the most popular indie games to release in 2025, giving players countless hours of fun bonking enemies, climbing the leaderboards, and of course, completing the game's various challenges. These challenges range from the relatively easy to the absurdly difficult, but each one can be completed using the right strategy. View the full article
Mizuta-san is best known as the current Japanese VA for Doraemon, which also makes her an indirect successor to the first Japanese Monokuma VA. View the full article
The Plants vs. Zombies remaster arrived earlier this week, and PC Gamer's resident green thumb warrior Chris Livingston was quite taken by it, predicting that he's likely to sink another hundred hours or so into it on his Steam Deck. The reception is much less warm on Steam, though, where fewer than half of the current user reviews are positive... Read more.View the full article
It's been just over 20 years since I started playing what is now Old School Runescape. A tremendous amount has changed in that time, as Gielinor's borders have expanded, providing entirely new adventures to embark on in one of the best MMOs. For the first time in its history, its world map has been completely filled in, waving farewell to the last of the ****** boxes that have punctuated it over the years. Although Gielinor's overworld is, for now at least, a known quantity, there's still a vast ocean of blue tiles to explore. Even back in the day, forum threads were rife with rumors about the possibility of sailing being added as a skill, granting the means to weigh anchor and uncover what the sea has to offer. Two decades, countless memes, official April Fool's jokes, and even a failed poll or two later, and Sailing is finally upon us. Ahead of its launch on November 19, Jagex trio Kieren Charles (design director), Ed Pilkington (principal narrative designer), and Elena Nordmark (senior game designer) pulled back the curtain and took me behind the scenes. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: OSRS dev says Sailing update won't follow up on the "perfection" of Sea Shanty 2 OSRS's new event isn't what I had on my bingo card, but I'm not complaining Best Old School Runescape settings for PC View the full article
EA Sports has revealed Team 1 of FC 26’s Ultimate Scream promo, featuring the likes of Vini Jr, Rafael Leao and Saeed Al Owairan. Read more View the full article
How do you complete For Whom The Bridge Tolls in The Outer Worlds 2? On Eden, the game's first planet, you're tasked with chasing De Vries to the Vox Relay. Along the way, you may run into Senior Warden Weintraut on the bridge, adding the 'For Whom The Bridge Tolls' side quest to your journal. It's a tricky quest with multiple parts, so here's a walkthrough of what you need to do and where you need to go. Warden Weintraut tells you that they'll only give you access to the bridge to the Vox Relay if you bring two people to be executed. The Outer Worlds 2 pits a few factions against each other, hence the death penalty. Before you head out, check out the Outer Worlds 2 skills and Outer Worlds 2 perks you'll want to unlock to make your adventure easier. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Where to find Abbot's Universal Key in The Outer Worlds 2 The Outer Worlds 2 The Saboteur of Paradise quest guide All The Outer Worlds 2 flaws we've seen so far View the full article
Farthest Frontier 1.0 is finally upon us, and I'm ready to plunge myself into its stunning world. Developer Crate Entertainment has already proved itself as an indie underdog with some serious bite; its dark-fantasy ARPG Grim Dawn remains a must-play for fans of that genre. Now, after three years in early access, Farthest Frontier is finally fully formed, and it's bringing a similar level of polish and depth to challenge the best city-building games on PC. Feeling like a spiritual successor to Banished and with a farming system that'd make Stardew Valley jealous, it's a serious contender among the best medieval games too, and now's an ideal time to start. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: 86% rated medieval city builder launches soon after three years in early access Wilderness city builder Farthest Frontier nears full release with new big patch Primitive city builder Farthest Frontier enters Steam Early Access View the full article
Any Warhammer fan worth their salt will agree that the best weapon in the 41st millennium is the trusty shovel. You can dig trenches with them, bash an Ork over the head with them, or die in the Emperor's name while holding them. Wait, what's that? The shovels aren't coming? Well, that instantly puts a dampener on Rust's Warhammer 40,000 crossover, which sees the Death Korps of Krieg make their way into the desolate landscapes of your local server. This crossover is still a meeting of two giants in their respective industries, but I'll petition an additional shovel DLC until my dying breath. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Rust update brings back blueprint fragments to solve "stale" progression New Rust update makes gunfights much riskier, so watch that trigger finger Rust console commands list View the full article
Noctua has a talent for making "ordinary" PC components look first-class, and now it has a deskmat that's perfect for PC builders building a classy setup.View the full article
There's a whopper of a deal to be had on an Asus gaming monitor right now, thanks to Amazon. This 24-inch Asus TUF Gaming display is a marvel on a budget, with features that you'd rarely expect to see at this price point. The price is the important factor, too, as this gaming monitor is now just $89.99, netting you a saving of over $49. With Asus monitors regularly earning a place on our best gaming monitor guide, the company has a strong pedigree for making great displays. There's a decent set of specs to enjoy on this VG249QE5A model, too, especially for its rock-bottom price. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Asus Xbox Ally X has just been tested with Bazzite, and it basically turns it into a supercharged Steam Deck Save a huge $250 on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 in this extremely limited Amazon graphics card deal My Xbox Ally X testing shows why gaming laptops *****, and why Intel x Nvidia CPUs are such a big deal View the full article
If you have begun completing achievements in PowerWash Simulator 2, you won't want to miss out on the secret gnome, which is located closer to you than you might think. Secret quests refer to specific achievements that won't be laid out in the open at first. They will be revealed only after you complete that particular quest. This guide will help you to find the secret gnome, which, incidentally, is located in your office. Table of contentsPowerWash Simulator 2 secret gnome locationHow to complete the Gnome From Home achievement in PowerWash Simulator 2PowerWash Simulator 2 secret gnome location The gnome in discussion is located in your office, which is the first location you access in PowerWash Simulator 2. Your office essentially serves as your base of operations, where you can view the map and access new tasks. To find the gnome, you'll particularly want to be in the first room up the stairs. This room contains the big world map and your **** Odysseus. Look for the computer table setup against the wall on the left (from the wall with the map). Then look behind the open door that leads up from the stairs. The gnome will be behind the door, and you'll pick it up to trigger a secret achievement. Screenshot by Destructoid How to complete the Gnome From Home achievement in PowerWash Simulator 2 The Gnome From Home achievement is automatically complete when you pick up the gnome for the first time. Unfortunately for players, there's no practical use for the gnome. You can place it in your office and use it as a decorative piece, but that's pretty much it. Alternatively, it can be a cool item to show off to your friends, as PowerWash Simulator 2 allows you to play with friends. You can also play local split-screen co-op with your buddy on the same device to power wash together. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post Where to find the secret Gnome in PowerWash Simulator 2 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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A Borderlands 4 player with three Level 50 Vault Hunters just received their first phosphene weapon in the game. Phosphene (or "shiny," as most players call them) weapons are ultra-rare versions of legendary guns that permanently unlock a unique skin for said weapon. While they don't offer any gameplay benefits, they have still become one of Borderlands 4's most coveted items, no doubt due to their extreme rarity. View the full article