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I really don't have a clue what's going on in Tingus Goose, an upcoming idle / clicker game in the spirit of stuff like Cookie Clicker. It's supremely weird. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

A now-deleted job listing from Ubisoft has seemingly revealed that the upcoming Splinter Cell remake no longer has a game director attached to it. The highly anticipated Splinter Cellremake was announced by Ubisoft all the way back in 2021, but the project appears to be going through numerous development issues, as yet another game director has seemingly departed from Ubisoft. View the full article

Valve have remembered that Steam Labs exists and have a new experiment for us all to try: a personal recommendations calendar for recent and upcoming games. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

While you won't be able to find Ralts in a Wild Zone, players can consistently catch it another way. View the full article

Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2's core gameplay revolves around its main campaign, and there's a fair amount of missions to complete. Most of your time will be spent completing the main chapters. Based on a gritty tale, you'll be able to meet new characters, master abilities, and more. This guide will provide you with the details of all the main campaign missions and what you can expect on the side. Disclaimer: The list is a work in progress. We will add side missions as we come across them. Most of your early game will revolve around clearing the main story missions. Table of contentsComplete Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 main quest listHow long to beat Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2Complete Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 main quest list The main quest of Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is split into 21 different chapters. Here's the complete list, based on the order of their appearance. The ********** GirlThe Fires of IndustryIn Chains of Lead and GoldProve YourselfIn MemoriamTo Founder on the LetheA Work of Holy InnocentsBlood Sisters - The Night OutKeep the PeaceThe Prince of SeattleWe Don't Do Ghost StoriesChewing the ****The Pathway of HesperidesAs Above, So BelowThe MotherThe Streets IncarnadineService, Pride, and DedicationIn Fingertips of RoseThe Coursing of the RatsA Kiss from ProsperoSeattle's New NormalHow long to beat Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 The exact time taken to complete the game will largely depend on your chosen difficulty. However, a typical run should take between 20 and 25 hours, according to developers. However, this timeline is applicable for those who would focus solely on the main campaign and won't take part in the side activities. If you want to complete side missions at medium difficulty, it should take you between 35 and 40 hours to complete the game. This also means that the potential time required for a completionist save is higher than that of Bloodlines 1. 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 All main and side quests in Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The songs include the original versions of Burn My Dread -Last Battle-, Mass Destruction, and more for use in dungeons and battles. View the full article

Our guide covers how to unlock everything in the Monster Hunter Wilds Festival of Accord Dreamspell Seasonal Event including how to get tickets, Dreamspell Catalog, and more. View the full article

A new extraction shooter called Escape from Duckov, partially inspired by Escape from Tarkov, has taken over Steam's charts, quickly becoming one of the platform's most-played titles. The genre has grown in popularity in recent years but remains relatively niche, making Escape from Duckov's massive player base an uncommon feat. View the full article

Глобальной стратегии Victoria 3 скоро исполнится три года, и в преддверии памятной даты издатель Paradox Interactive и разработчики из Paradox Development Studio решили поделиться занимательной статистикой игроков.View the full article

Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 is now available worldwide on PC and consoles, and there are different controls to master. If you're playing on PC, you can either use your mouse and keyboard or opt for a controller. If you're on a console, your hands are tied to the default controller. This guide will list all the applicable controls so you can memorize them and get ahead with your adventures in Seattle. Table of contentsAll PC controls in Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2All controller keybindings in Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2How to change controls in Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2All PC controls in Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 The table below has information on every bit of control that applies to your PC if you're playing Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 with a keyboard and a mouse. ControlInputMove ForwardWMove BackwardsSMove LeftAMove RightDJumo/GlideSpaceCrouchCRunLeft ShiftHeavy/Light AttackLMBDash/Vampiric SprintCtrlFeedFTelekinesisQBlood Elixir1Mending Elixir2Potence Elixir3Fortitude Elixir4Abilities TargetingRMBStrikeRMB+1RelocateRMB+2AffectRMB+3MasteryRMB+4InteractEHeightened SensesVAll controller keybindings in Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 The table below has information on all the default keybindings as applicable for your consoles. The controls mentioned in this table apply to DualSense, but the same layout applies to Xbox controllers. ControlInputMove ForwardLS upMove BackwardsLS downMove LeftLS leftMove RightLS rightJumo/GlideXCrouchCircleRunL3Heavy/Light AttackR1Dash/Vampiric SprintL1FeedL2+R2TelekinesisR2Blood ElixirD-pad upMending ElixirD-pad downPotence ElixirD-pad leftFortitude ElixirD-pad rightAbilities TargetingL2StrikeL2+SquareRelocateL2+XAffectL2+TriangleMasteryL2+CircleInteractSquareHeightened SensesR3How to change controls in Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 Screenshot by Destructoid Whether you're using a keyboard/mouse combo or a controller, you can change the controls. Press a control that you want to change.You'll be asked to assign a new primary.You can also keep the same primary and add a new secondary.Confirm the changes to save them, and you can now use your new inputs. Naturally, changing controls on keyboard/mouse feels easier with a higher number of buttons, but controllers (all models) will allow you to remap the inputs. 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 All Vampire The Masquearade Bloodlines 2 keyboard and controller keybindings appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

There’s no question that one of the biggest talking points during last week’s Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show came out of Dead Space creator Glen Schofield’s opening keynote address, regarding his plans to “fix” the industry in part via the use of generative AI in games development. In addition to speaking with Schofield, IGN managed to get some time with another industry veteran, Meghan Morgan Juinio, to ask for her thoughts on the controversial practice that has previously been met with anger from Call of Duty fans, but also major support from games industry executives like EA CEO Andrew Wilson. “I think if we don’t embrace it, I think we’re selling ourselves short,” said Juinio, who recently vacated her role as director of product development at Santa Monica Studio after 10 years and two hugely successful God of War games. “AI is a tool, and something that will augment us. At least for right now, that’s how I see it. It’s going to evolve whether you’re onboard with it or not, so I want to be at the forefront of helping to guide how that goes and how we use it.” Juinio went on to compare the use of generative AI to the procedurally-generated content that's been a part of games development for decades now, pointing to SpeedTree – a tool for generating trees in real time – which was used as early as 2002 for the foliage in The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. She also recalled a time when animators were pushing back against motion capture and the use of procedural generation to blend animation frames rather than key them by hand. Both procedurally generated assets and animations have long become standard practices in games development, and Juinio seems just as confident that generative AI will also find its place. “Personally, I’m super positive,” said Juinio. “Like [Glen Schofield said in his keynote address], this is the next big technological advancement that’s coming. In fact it’s here already, and I think as leaders in the video game industry it is on us to figure out not just can we do it with AI, but should we? And it’s a case-by-case type of decision making process and what's true for game X might not be true next year for game Y.” When asked if she thought the increasing adoption of generative AI might help mitigate the swelling costs of AAA-games development, Juinio was clear that the use of AI in games development is unlikely to be the be-all end-all solution to the post-pandemic pattern of regular studio closures and the bursting of the blockbuster game bubble. “I wouldn’t necessarily put it into an either/or kind of scenario in that way, because to me the size and scale and beauty of the game isn’t the main thing,” said Juinio. “At its heart, the game [needs] to be fun. [Ideally] at its heart the story is fantastic, it’s human, players connect to it, and it’s fun to play.” “And yes it looks beautiful, and yes the music is immersive. But the music could be really immersive and the gameplay could be not good, or the story [might] not be engaging, and I don't think it would resonate with players as much. And so at least for right now, I don't see AI replacing the fun gameplay that is at the heart of a game like God of War.” Although Juinio seems adament that generative AI in games development is here to stay, she also remains confident that it will never be able to rival the heart and soul that can only come from a human touch, and that the adoptance of AI will only be a positive if there's an equal amount of investment made into developers to help them get the best results out of it. “At the end of the day you still need game developers to come up with the ideas,” said Juinio. “The story of God of War is very much a human story that is based on human experiences.” “At least as of today, I don’t see that going away.” Earlier this month the makers of Battlefield 6 stated that there was currently no way to implement the use of generative AI into the daily work of its development team, despite regarding the burgeoning technology as “very seducing”. Indeed the debate over generative AI is ******* than in-game assets. At the start of October, Nintendo issued a statement in response to claims around generative AI, with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman calling Sora 2 copyrighted character videos “interactive fan fiction.” Tristan Ogilvie is a senior video editor at IGN's Sydney office. He attended Gamescom Asia x Thai Game Show 2025 as a guest of the event organiser. View the full article

Следующая консоль Microsoft будет премиальной и высокотехнологичной. Об этом президент Xbox Сара Бонд сообщила в интервью техническому редактору Mashable Тимоти Бек Веру. View the full article

Компания Sony планирует начать съёмки экранизации ролевой игры Horizon Zero Dawn уже в 2026 году. Соответствующую информацию подтвердил действующий руководитель PlayStation Productions Асад Кизилбаш. Фильм собираются выпустить в 2027 году. View the full article

Бывший продюсер Santa Monica Studio Меган Морган, участвовавшая в создании God of War Ragnarok, считает, что большим студиям стоит подумать о диверсификации своих игровых библиотек. Ставка исключительно на AAA-блокбастеры сопряжена с серьёзными рисками — провал одного дорогого проекта может привести сегодня к смерти целой компании. View the full article

Компания Konami представила хвалебный трейлер хоррора Silent Hill f (наш обзор), разработанного студией Neobards Entertainment. В ролике приводятся оценки новой части культовой франшизы и цитаты из обзоров, в которых критики высоко отмечают разные аспекты проекта, включая хоррорную составляющую и визуал. View the full article

Steam is testing a new feature called Personal Calendar that could make it much easier for users to find games they're interested in. The new addition to Steam is available for users to try out now. View the full article

According to PC enthusiast and IgorsLab founder Igor Wallossek, the SGT-4 thermal paste marketed by South Korean company Amech contains an unstable, reactive compound that is damaging CPUs and coolers by corroding their metal surfaces. The corrosion reportedly causes pitting and can fuse the processor to the heatsink. Read Entire Article View the full article

Apple's latest M5 MacBook Pro brings modest but meaningful upgrades, featuring a more powerful chip, faster SSD, and a much stronger GPU. While it's not a revolutionary update, it's an excellent option for M1 and M2 users seeking a performance boost and class-leading battery life. Read Entire Article View the full article

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Festival of the Lost has a new SMG, Gunburn, which is bound to strike fear into the heart of the Headless Ones. The new Kinetic Lightweight weapon brings the newly released Kinetic perks, as well as one of the most wanted traits in primaries that don't deal elemental damage. Gunburn already faces steep competition against the Multimach CCX, which is a beloved, easily available, god-rolled legacy SMG with Attrition Orbs/Kinetic Tremors available at Banshee-44's stand. Still, Gunburn gets up to 10 percent more damage since it counts as new gear, which may be enough to consider switching, and its perk pool also comes with new additions. Here are our Gunburn god rolls for PvE in Destiny 2's Festival of the Lost, based on perk info from [Hidden Content]. Gunburn PvE god roll in Destiny 2 The base version looks better than the Holofoil, even if it is less flashy. Screenshot by Destructoid Barrel: Polygonal Rifling, Corkscrew Rifling, or Chambered Compensator.Mag: Flared Magwell, Tactical Mag, Alloy Mag, or Appended Mag.First perk: Bewildering Burst.Second perk: Kinetic Tremors and Ancillary Ordnance.Honorable mention: One For All. In our Gunburn god roll, we're aiming for the staple Kinetic perks: Bewildering Burst in the third column, plus Kinetic Tremors and/or Ancillary Ordnance in the fourth. Gunburn's third column isn't much of a struggle. Bewildering Burst is by far our favorite option, since it can disorient enemies without much setup. If you're looking for something else, Pugilist is usually a good choice for melee-based builds, while Lead from Light can help you get some extra Special ammo. Threat Detector isn't bad either, especially since Gunburn's base reload speed isn't great, and Lone Wolf can be a bit redundant with the Search Party origin trait (though Veist Stinger might be the play here). Still, we think the Kinetic-exclusive perk comes out on top. The fourth column has more viable options: Kinetic Tremors and Ancillary Ordnance are our favorite picks, though One For All continues to bring a strong damage buff. Attrition Orbs is in this column, which means it's up against some heavy-hitters and probably won't see much use here. Binary Orbit can work, especially with access to Solar, Arc, or Void damage, though we're leaning toward the others. For parts, our priority is getting faster reloads, preferably with some stability thrown into the mix. These aren't the most decisive aspects of the weapon, however, so this should be more of a tie-breaker than actual criteria. All in all, you can find plenty of options in Gunburn, though we recommend focusing on the Kinetic parts of its kit—especially if you're using the Techsec set bonus. How to get Gunburn in Destiny 2 Get it while you can. Image via Bungie The Gunburn SMG is available as part of Festival of the Lost and debuted in the event's 2025 edition. It has a chance of dropping wherever you can get Festival of the Lost Engrams. Haunted Altars is your safest bet, with two Eerie Engrams and a chance of bonus drops. Certain Portal activities, which are marked by an Eerie Engram icon, may also give you some Halloween-styled rewards. The SMG is bound to disappear once the event ends, however, so it's best to go for a roll while the celebrations live. Like Solstice, any Festival of the Lost items you receive will drop one tier above your usual rewards. The post Gunburn god rolls and how to get them in Destiny 2 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Though the usual bugs aren't around in this year's Festival of the Lost, Destiny 2 players have found new ones—including a particularly egregious softlock in the new activity, Haunted Altars, which can block your progress. While there's no confirmed cause, there are a few ways to fix it. The softlock in Haunted Altars can cause players to glitch out at the end of an activity and invalidate everything until that point, sometimes triggering after taking down half of the Headless One's health bar. It's especially annoying if you get it multiple times in a row, and with how widespread this issue seems to be, it's certainly not a stretch. Here's what may cause it and what you can do to fix it. What causes the Haunted Altars softlock in Destiny 2 The softlock is the scariest part of the event. Image via Bungie While nothing is confirmed yet, there are a couple of hypotheses behind what can trigger this unpleasant glitch. One is that you're not supposed to burn down the boss too fast. Getting softlocked for being too efficient isn't uncommon in Destiny 2, and Bungie seems to be looking at this as the main cause. A hypothesis that surfaced among the community, on the other hand, theorizes the Stunning Emotes modifier may affect the Shriekers, causing them to glitch out permanently. If this is the case, it may become less prevalent if the mission's modifiers rotate out or the studio removes the problem mutator from play. The most common softlock we encountered is not being able to deal damage to the boss after its first health gate, and it may have a couple of fixes. Destiny 2's Haunted Altars softlock solutions It's a fun event when it's not bugged. Image via Bungie Wiping the activity fixed our first softlock in the encounter, which likely happened due to guardians dealing too much damage to the boss too quickly. Wiping the squad to the Headless One reset the instance and allowed us to take another shot at it, going easy on the boss this time. This solution comes with a couple of downsides. First, it's hard to get everyone on the same page for a wipe. More often than not, some guardians will just leave, and matchmaking may not find other players. Second, this method only works on difficulties below Ultimatum, since the Extinguish modifier sends you to Orbit if the entire party dies. Taking your foot off the gas in the boss fight may also prevent a softlock, according to Bungie. "In the first phase of the boss fight, wait the 10 seconds until the Shriekers close, and then complete the damage phase to avoid the soft lock," the studio recommended. This isn't a fix, but it's a potential preventative measure. If Stunning Emotes is causing the glitch, however, there doesn't seem to be an easy fix. The Shriekers start off the mission as your enemies and change sides after doing certain mechanics, so it's possible the modifier still acknowledges them as foes and bugs out, even at the end of the run. There's also the chance that the cause is something else entirely. Both scenarios are difficult to control, especially if you're matchmaking, since the activity is meant for six guardians and not all of them may be aware of how to stop the softlock from happening. Bungie is still investigating the causes behind this issue, so the developer may come up with an interim fix or workaround. Until then, avoid using emotes and melting the boss. 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 How to fix the Haunted Altars softlock in Destiny 2’s Festival of the Lost appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Спустя без малого 21 год после выхода первой части на ПК и консолях состоялся релиз Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2 — многострадального вампирского ролевого экшена от издателя Paradox Interactive и разработчиков из The ******** Room.View the full article

Компания Saber Interactive объявила о релизе кооперативного шутера Painkiller. Игра уже доступна на ПК, Xbox Series X|S и PlayStation 5. View the full article

Издательство Paradox Interactive объявило о релизе Vampire: The Masquerade — Bloodlines 2. Игра доступна на ПК, Xbox Series X|S и PlayStation 5. Также был представлен новый трейлер. View the full article

Battlefield 6 has quietly nerfed XP bot farming lobbies in a new update, fulfilling a promise made to the game's community last week. The new Battlefield 6update brings some big changes to how XP is awarded in certain Portal lobbies. View the full article