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Following years of community-driven tabletop success, Dice Throne is going digital with Dice Throne Digital, and fans are invited to help shape it. Dice Throne and Nerd Ninjas have launched a $100,000 Kickstarter campaign to help bring the fast, fun and approachable dice-and-card combat game to Steam, mobile, and Meta Quest (Mixed Reality) with full cross-platform functionality. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } This article is free — just create an account Join GamesBeat to read this story and almost everything else on the site. No credit card, no catch.Start Reading FreeAlready a member? Sign in The post Dice Throne launches Kickstarter campaign for digital game appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article

20th Century Studios has snagged the rights to make a movie based on hit Roblox game 99 Nights in the Forest. 99 Nights in the Forest is the seventh most-played game of all time on Roblox despite being only about a year old. As you could probably guess from the title, it has a bit of a Five Nights at Freddy’s feel to it, forcing players to spend 99 nights in a haunted forest. During that time, players must defeat creatures that live in the woods and set out to save four lost children. The game currently has 26 billion lifetime visits and a 14.2 million all-time peak player count, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Hearing those numbers, it makes a lot of sense as to why 20th Century Studios decided to make it its first major foray into video game adaptations since Disney acquired the studio in 2019. No creatives or producers have been attached to the project yet beyond the game’s developers — Alex Kieft, Cameron Angland, and Matthew Hufton — who will serve as executive producers. “Growing up, Disney and 20th films were a huge part of our childhood, so collaborating with such legendary and enduring studios feels surreal,” the game’s creators said in a statement. “We’re excited to explore the world of 99 Nights in the Forest on a broader stage and to create some scares in an entirely new medium.” Lex Briscuso is a film and television critic and a freelance entertainment writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @nikonamerica. View the full article

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No Man's Sky has rolled out a fresh update for April 2026, making several adjustments and fixes to the game following the recent addition of its new Xeno Arena expansion. The latest No Man's Sky update is already available for PC via Steam, and it should be arriving on consoles in the near future. View the full article

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Sony has unveiled a new 'Glass Purple' colorway for its Inzone Buds, which feels like a perfect 00s throwback.View the full article

The brand-new Battlefield 6 mode, Operation Augur, is here, and players who have yet to check it out have plenty of details to look over before jumping into the action. Battlefield 6 has been a return to form for a lot of longtime players, and the addition of Operation Augur might be one of the biggest modes that the game has seen yet. View the full article

Sony Electronics announced its new InZone gaming gear lineup with a new audio headset, a gaming mouse, a new OLED gaming monitor and Fnatic branded gaming accessories. The gear includes the Sony InZone H6 Wired Air open-back headset and the InZone M10S II 27-inch QHD 540Hz OLED gaming monitor, designed for players who prioritize precision and speed. I tried out some of the gear — except for the monitor, which I believe was too pricey to get into my grubby hands. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } This article is free — just create an account Join GamesBeat to read this story and almost everything else on the site. No credit card, no catch.Start Reading FreeAlready a member? Sign in The post Sony Electronics launches new InZone gaming gear and gaming monitor appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article

Sony has revealed the Inzone H6 Air, the first open-back gaming headset to join the Inzone lineup.View the full article

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Xbox Game Pass has gotten a good bit more expensive as of late, and instead of upping its offerings to match the value, it might be getting rid of one of its strongest assets. Currently, the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier costs $30 a month, offering day-one access to plenty of new releases to justify its price. View the full article

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It's awfully dark in some of those Windrose caves, and just when I thought I had a handle on surviving the pirate-infested archipelagos, I died one too many times while stocking up on copper. I almost resorted to cranking up my gamma, but remembered I'd unlocked the lantern earlier and just needed a bit of Lamp Oil to use it... Read more.View the full article

Opening Pokémon TCG packs has always been about the thrill of the chase - you never know what you're going to get in each booster, and that ongoing search for your most wanted cards is a part of the fun. Now, there's a new chase with the Pokémon Dream Painting Water Ecology Figurine Set (try saying that three times as fast as you can), as my favorite Pokémon card from Journey Together has been turned into another chase. Regrettably, this little plastic Wailord is liable to become my Moby *****. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Pokémon Chaos Rising pre-orders are live, and this small set is already making waves This $10,000 Mew ex Pokémon card is even better than 151's, but you won't find it in any packs Some Pokémon TCG customers will be eligible for a new early access system View the full article

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Developed by PCI-SIG for high-bandwidth enterprise use, CopprLink provides a full PCIe 5.0 x16 interface with throughput of 32 GT/s per lane, or 64 GB/s of total bandwidth. That is four times the throughput of an OCuLink connection using PCIe 4.0 x8, one of the fastest eGPU options currently available alongside Thunderbolt. Read Entire Article View the full article

Wondering what skills to increase for which moves in Paradox and how many points you need to spend? My All Paradox Skills guide will walk you through all skill trees, all moves and how many points you need to spent to unlock each one. I'll explain what increasing each skill does and then we'll dive in into each skill tree's moveset. Table of contentsAll Paradox Skill Trees ExplainedAll Hakuda MovesAll Speed MovesAll Sword MovesAll Shinigami KidoAll Arrancar KidoAll Quincy KidoAll Paradox Skill Trees Explained In Paradox, investing points into each skill unlocks moves from that skill tree, usually in increments of 5 but not always. In addition to unlocking moves, here's what putting points into each skill does: Speed: The more points in Speed, the lower your Flashstep cooldown with the base CD being 3.7s and 3.3s with 42 Speed.Sword: The more points in Sword, the more Posture damage you deal up to double the Posture damage at max Sword.Hakuda: The more points in Hakuda, the higher your M1 damage with Max Hakuda giving you a 1.5x passive M1 damage bonus.Kido: Boosts all Kido across all skill trees applying universally no matter which faction you choose. Image by Destructoid Once you are eligible for a move by having enough skill points in its respective Skill, you can unlock it with Skill Gems, Cores, and Crystals. You can get them by completing missions and defeating bosses and they are used in the following way: Skill Gem - Draws a deck of three cards from which you can pick one skillSkill Core - Draws a deck of five cards from which you can pick one skill.Skill Crystal - Draws a deck of five cards from which you can pick one skill. How to Reset Skills: You can reset your Skill point allocation with Stat Resets which you can get via Paradox Codes, the shop and Eternal Flame ranked. All Hakuda MovesHakuda MovesStat RequirementDescriptionUnlocking Guard5Burst into a jab of speed as you do a tornado kick, applying quick pressure to your enemies Notes: GuardbreaksGround Drawer10Kick up debris in an AOE smoke bomb-like effect, causing a hindered visibility debuff to your enemies as well Ground Variant: Turns the target's screen dark Air Variant: Gives you invincibility frames after use and GuardbreaksLeap15Charge up a rushed leap into the air, as you proceed to slam downKick Assault20Blitz forward at high speeds, catching the first target in range and performing triple afterimage kicks around them Notes: GuardbreaksTriple Piercer25Perform 3 regular, forward-thrusting kicks with the last one launching enemies upwards Ground Variant: Third hit Guardbreaks Air Variant: GuardbreaksFull Boost30Dash forward with heavy speed into a slinging upper kick. Can use this skill twice before it goes on cooldown First Use: Travels faster, further and deals more damage Second Use: Launches the target into the air Limit Breaker35Activating results in a 15% damage increase for a short ******* of time You can use this skill up to 3 more times, each with a 5% increase Each increase after the first costs healthDragon Kick40A ranged dragon kick skill with a high multi-hit damage ceiling, but heavy endlag and cooldown Notes: GuardbreaksAll Speed MovesSpeed MovesStat RequirementDescriptionSonic Blade5Focus power in your stance as you charge into your sword, releasing a very powerful sword assault dash. Notes: Deals Posture damageVanquish8Make a stance to build up energy within your blade, then strike forward, unleashing a barrage of slashes within your path Notes: Deals Posture damageDream Sculptor10Sculpt your targets in a 3rd dimension around you Teleport to all targets caught, slashing them from their chest Notes: Deals Posture damageShadow Assault20Run at high speeds to catch up to your targets and unleash a wave of 3 slashes into a 4th and final slash Notes: Deals Posture damageFlash-step Barrage30Teleport to your mouse target and take a stance If it lands, do multiple flashstep strikes around your opponent Notes: UnblockableNight Blade40Leap into the air with devasting power and strike down your opponents Notes: UnblockableAll Sword MovesSword MovesStat RequirementDescriptionSwift Approach5Swiftly leap forward in a dash, unleashing a deadly slash Notes: GuardbreaksStriking Flourish8Raise your sword into the air, then unleash a downward slash that pushes enemies backWhirlwind Blade10Do 2 consecutive slashes while spinning your bodyDynamic Strike15Create a dynamic barrage of strikes as you take an airtight stance with your swordPhantom Thrust20Thrust your sword forward, knockback any enemy in range, then follow up with an attack behind your foe, knocking them backBlade Counter25Enter a counter stance - If hit during stance deflect the attack and strike your opponentThousand Page30Release an encircling barrage of slashes rushing down anything in its path, dragging them with itTwinblade Rush40Unleash a rush of slashes , then uppercut you enemies and slam them back downAll Shinigami KidoKido MovesStat RequirementDescriptionHado 785Charge up reishi within your blade and disperse it, sending out a yellow tinted slash that pummels anything in its wake Notes: Deals Posture damageHado 410Charge up a powerful stance and lunge instantly, grabbing your nearest enemy in a hold, as you cast Hado 4 point blank Notes: Grab, UnblockableHado 8815Unveil your kido potential into a rushing, sustained dragon beam that deals massive damage to anybody caught in it Notes: GuardbreaksHado 3120Encapsulate reishi into a tight ball, as you follow up with a piercing beam of red reishi that procs blinding on your opponents Notes: Deals Posture damageBakudo 6125Unleash holy reishi beams toward your cursor If it lands, it will stun-lock them for a given duration Notes: GuardbreaksAll Arrancar KidoKido MovesStat RequirementDescriptionBala1A single fire projectile that explodes upon player impactBala Barrage5Fire a barrage of projectiles in quick successionCero Grab10Grab an enemy in front of you, blasting them with a cero afterwards Notes: Grab, UnblockableCero Counter15Enter a counter stance and if triggered, teleport behind your target and blast them with a ceroSymphony20A 4-hit barrage of reishi-infused slashesAll Quincy KidoKido MovesStat RequirementDescriptionHeilig Pfeil5Jump up and fire a barrage of arrowsRapid Fire10Rapidly fire arrows in a line AOE in front of youLicht Regen15Launch a circle AOE barrage of arrows from rangeWeltschmerz20Jump up and fire a barrage of arrows directly below you similar to Heilig Pfeil but with a wider AOEShadow Descent25Descend into a pool of shadow and teleport to your target grabbing them and slamming them downWarp Kick30Stomp the ground as you teleport your kicks right below your target stun-locking them if the first one landsQualkreis35Summon pillars of reishi to strike the ground around you dealing heave damage with a slight start-up animationSaber Finish40Jump up and fire off a reishi bomb below you dealing massive AOE damage That's it for my All Paradox Skills guide. Check out our other Paradox guides like our Shikai, Schrift and Resurrection tier lists. The post Paradox Skill & Stat Moves Guide – All Moves List appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Jack Pepper is on the case to sniff out the crooks and unveil a conspiracy that has overtaken Mouseburg, infecting the cartoon world of MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. There's corruption around every corner, and all Jack can do is follow the cheese and hope there isn't a trap at the end of the blood-soaked trail. Gather clues, power up your arsenal, increase your movement, interrogate suspects, and knock out the competition—all in wicked cartoonish fashion. For $29.99 and approximately 10 hours of runtime (excluding 100%-ing collectibles, secrets, and achievements), MOUSE: P.I. For Hire is a detective sim that may not require a whole lot of brain power, but it sure needs fast reactions if you want to survive the onslaught of rat attacks. A shooter I hope inspires others Screenshot by Destructoid Getting old and stale isn't on the cards with MOUSE as this high-octane shooter switches up constantly, and not in visuals alone. Unlike most games, For Hire's pacing never follows the same formula. In fact, it purposely does the opposite so that you never know what to expect. Calling out other games for their nonsensical questlines, like asking you to mow down waves of enemies before one randomly drops the item you need to move on, MOUSE keeps things interesting and unpredictable with its boss fights. While you'll quickly expect enemies to fly out of doors with a mouse motif above them, the bosses feature innovative designs. Screenshot by Destructoid Screenshot by Destructoid Screenshot by Destructoid [/url] [/url] [/url] This shooter may be true to its name, but no fight ever lasts too long. No single boss fight is the same, either, and each is so absurdly entertaining that you will never be bored. From a mini-gun-wielding gator and dead wives mistaking Jack for their ghastly husband, to a boat shooting at you like you've made it to the end of Takeshi's Castle, topped by a quick game of Snap, the unpredictability of MOUSE is what makes it unbelievably fun from start to finish. No two fights are the same. Video by Destructoid Enemy variety is fantastic, and difficulty scales with progress as you unlock more weapons and (hopefully) upgrade them along the way. Each enemy type has a weakness to a particular weapon, allowing you to use everything in your arsenal instead of relying on one weapon per playthrough. The methodical introduction of mechanics is clever and slowly adds depth to what started as a somewhat limited movement shooter. By the end of the game, you will be grappling onto hooks, spinning your mouse tail to glide, and double-jumping to dodge bullets. Animated perfection Screenshot by Destructoid Where MOUSE truly shines, however, is in its flawless detail. The exciting and ridiculously fun 12-weapon arsenal, the gameplay mechanics, and the smooth and easy controls create an addictive formula where losing hours at a time is a symptom of all the fun you're having. While the highest difficulty poses little challenge, MOUSE takes a leaf out of DOOM, Quake, BioShock, and ULTRAKILL's book with its retro level design. A nostalgic touch of arcade-y elements, I was reminded of BioShock because of MOUSE's unique, lively power-ups that never overstay their welcome, Cuphead for its old school aesthetic, and TimeSplitters with the spray-and-pray gameplay as waves of crooked rats attack. Screenshot by Destructoid Every single thing in this game is animated. Each bullet type in your arsenal has its own distinct look, some packed with attitude like something out of Who Framed Roger Rabbit. This attention to detail gives MOUSE a Disney-esque feel without looking like a complete rip-off. Because every inch of Mouseburg has detail; from the animation of Jack's journal opening, reloading a revolver to skip a cutscene, hitting the car ***** as you drive to the next location, watching characters interact with clues you've found, seeing weapons actually upgrade and change in Jack's hands, and many more instances; P.I. For Hire transports you into an inky realm you may never want to leave. Screenshot by Destructoid Much like Hermit and Pig, MOUSE was crafted with passion and care, and it's an absolute must-play. Everything is quick, quick, quick Screenshot by Destructoid A plethora of ammunition, medkits, and save stations helps build momentum and keep the pacing fast. Though it can abruptly stop by revisiting the board to add your newest clues and slow down drastically through dialogue that can trudge along at times, the excellent voice acting gives each character a unique identity and voice that brings life to even the most inconsequential mouse. Screenshot by Destructoid Side quests aren't tedious to play through, for their place in this world makes sense. Though they're not consistently tracked and every level feels like the point of no return (as locations are locked by police tape once complete), any collectibles missed appear at the Ammo Store, ensuring you never really miss anything. Collectible hunting is engaging and showcases how clever MOUSE's level design is. It may appear simple on the surface, but the sheer amount of secrets inside each level greatly increases MOUSE's already strong replayability value. There are safes and doors to unlock in the simplest lockpicking mini-game ever created, and a card mini-game waiting for you that acts as another incentive to search for (or buy) Newspapers, Comic Strips, and Playing Cards. Upgrading is yet another simple but effective process, adding to the fun of collectible hunting because everything works in perfect harmony. Clean. Effortless. Cool. Blue Cheese Cool. Screenshot by Destructoid Where F2P games may struggle to bring in newcomers is with their often overcluttered and confusing UI. MOUSE is clean, constantly reminding you of your current objectives without ever getting in the way or distracting you from the action unfolding on-screen. The compass and objective markers are accurate and helpful without obscuring the fun FPS gameplay loop. The clever detective duster (like an adorable version of Dead Space's tracker) that reveals footprints of where to go next is helpful and optional, making the game easier if you ever need a little guidance. MOUSE doesn't take itself particularly seriously, but that's what's so great about it. This title is effortlessly cool without trying to be. It opens to Jack Pepper humming the main theme, followed by the real deal of smooth jazz that may be your next earworm. Each level has style and a theme to match, giving it that all-important signature you see in the likes of Spyro and ****** Bandicoot. You can't go wrong with a soundtrack that, at times, sounds like something out of Cowboy Bebop. Screenshot by Destructoid Compatible with controller on PC, with smooth and easy-to-understand controls, consistent frames (until you switch to the Devarnisher), and fully customizable options that accommodate streamers; Fumi Games truly thought of everything when it came to crafting a wildly entertaining and satisfying FPS adventure. For retro shooter fans who are looking for fresh excitement and fun, you can't get much better than this. The post MOUSE: P.I. For Hire review – A cartoon wonderland (and wickedly fun bloodbath) appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

****** Cat is set to arrive in Marvel Rivals this week, but the impending season 7.5 update includes way more than the sultry catsuited thief. A new PvE mode, new skins, hero balancing changes, the 2026 Hellfire Gala event, a Loki vs. Avengers mode, and more are also on the way, making for a pretty substantial mid-season update to supplement the season that already added White Fox. Here's a peek at what to expect when the update goes live on April 17. Table of contentsMarvel Rivals season 7.5 patch notesNew Duelist: ****** CatHero buffs and nerfsNew team-up abilityNew PvE mode: Blood HuntHellfire Gala skinsPath to Doomsday eventMarvel Rivals season 7.5 patch notes Screenshot by Destructoid New Duelist: ****** Cat The master thief has "incredible mobility" and "can weave through the battlefield with ease." She's able to wall climb, double jump, and steal the enemy team's "Fortune" to buff her own power. Her Ultimate ability allows her to "strike like a phantom, instantly dashing to any target to deal lethal damage." Her thief skills will be on display, allowing her to put treasures from her endeavors on the battlefield, boosting her abilities and giving "unexpected tactical advantages" to her team. Hero buffs and nerfs Stay tuned for the official list of hero balance changes coming in the update later today. New team-up abilityLucky Loan****** Cat, White Fox, Captain America****** Cat (anchor) provides White Fox and Captain America with luck to boost their abilities. White Fox receives a boost to her life energy, allowing her to launch multiple spectral fox tails that can hone in allies and slowing enemies. Captain America's vibranium shield gets a buff, increasing his deflection capabilities and blocking shield size.New PvE mode: Blood Hunt Screenshot by Destructoid A new story-based mode will arrive on April 23, bringing four boss battles, a new progression and trait system, and even a new loot system, NetEase promises a "more immersive and thrilling gameplay experience" than even the previous very popular Marvel Zombies mode. More info is coming soon. Hellfire Gala skins Screenshot by Destructoid New Hellfire Gala looks for Magik, Gambit, Moon Knight, Emma Frost, and Phoenix will be added on April 23. The 2025 vote winner, Emma Frost, will have her skin available for free, with players only needing to play matches to claim it. The 2026 vote is coming, too, so be ready to decide who gets a new costume next year. Path to Doomsday event Screenshot by Destructoid A celebration of the 2012 Marvel's Avengers film will bring a new 1-vs-6 PvE mode and movie viewings in Times Square. The event begins on April 30, right around the movie's 14th anniversary. It's the beginning part of a series of MCU collabs leading up to the release of Avengers: Doomsday in December. This article will be updated with new info as it becomes available. The post Marvel Rivals season 7.5 early patch notes – ****** Cat, new PvE modes, and more appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Xbox exclusivity has been the topic of much debate in recent years, as Microsoft has started to move away from reserving even first-party games for Xbox consoles alone. In recent years, titles like Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Pentiment, and even Starfield have made their way to competing systems, signaling a major shift in strategy overall. If the latest report is to be believed, though, Xbox might still reverse course on this principle. View the full article

Windrose has peaked at 50,248 concurrent players on 14 April 2026 on release day. View charts and more statistics on our website.View the full article