Good weekend, Destructoid! I am typing this fast before I need to rush out for a busy couple of days of walking and gaming, so let's cut to the chase and discuss what our plans are for the weekend! A fair bit is going on, but for the majority of trainers out there, there is one big unskippable event taking place that'll give people a lot to do. If you aren't into that, though, there are a handful of other games worth checking out. Pokémon Go Fest 2025: Global is happening from 10am until 6pm local time and you know that's where I'll be spending most my time trying to get all the Shiny Pokémon possible and tick some things off my living dex checklist, but I'm aware the game isn't everyone's cup of tea. Outside of that, some huge games have been released this week, like Death Stranding 2, and the weekend is the perfect opportunity to begin the grind there and see what the game is like and if the buzz surrounding it is real or not. It's a good weekend to be into indie games as well, with PEAK, Ruffy and the Riverside, and plenty of other titles still around for anyone looking for something a bit more casual to pass their time. I also know a few gamers locked into Persona 5: The Phantom X, but the gacha mechanic and other aspects of the game don't cut it for me. I'd prefer to wait for a full-blooded sequel than this phone game made ******* than it should be. Elden Ring: Nightreign also apparently got new content I'll need to find time to check out when I can get a few group of friends together, though I'm still waiting on the future duos update to be able to play it with my brother instead of hooking up with randoms all the time. So there is plenty to be played this weekend, but let me know in the comments what your plan is! The post What are you playing this weekend, Destructoid? June 28-29 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Phasmophobia's Chronicle update added even more spooky sounds and voices for ghosts to make, but what good is that with no audible evidence to sell at the end of a contract? Fortunately, the patch also reworked how the Journal records and reports media, leading to the introduction of a new Phasmophobia tool, the Sound Recorder... Read more.View the full article
Blizzard has revealed major changes to the Flashpoint game mode in Overwatch 2, which will be implemented in Season 17's mid-season patch. Some maps are also being reworked in Overwatch 2 to account for the changes that will be made with the new patch. View the full article
Before a recent interview with Obsidian studio design director Josh Sawyer, I was tasked with a crucial mission by a different games industry Josh. PCG news writer Joshua Wolens wanted Josh the Elder's take on the apparent final victory of turn-based combat over real time with pause, as represented by recent hits like Baldur's Gate 3, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33... Read more.View the full article
In May 2024, the hit deep sea diving restaurant simulator Dave the Diver got some very big DLC in the form of the Godzilla Content Pack. It was free, with a catch: The DLC would only be available until November 23, after which it would be gone forever thanks to licensing issues, Nexon said... Read more.View the full article
After negotiations between Mojang and LEGO fell apart in 2012, the Minecraft spin-off title Brickcraft ended development, but a dedicated group of fans has now found a playable prototype build of the collaboration game. Brickcraft would have transformed the world of Minecraft into a LEGO-inspired realm filled with the familiar pieces of the building-block toys, and in spite of no official release ever coming to fruition, a usable version of the game has finally surfaced. View the full article
Sloclap has recently released Hotfix 9 for Rematch, fixing some major exploits in the popular soccer game and improving its stability. Developed by Sloclap, which released Sifu in 2022, Rematchhas been greatly popular lately, but gamers have been discovering some weird exploits as they try out new moves, and fortunately, these elements are being quickly patched out. View the full article
Xbox Game Pass is having a very good year, and while June has been a little slow for new releases on the subscription service, there’s plenty more to come in the latter half of 2025. One game set to come out later this year is Keeper, an indie title by Double Fine, the studio behind 2021’s Psychonauts 2. In it, players take control of a crumbling lighthouse with legs as it explores strange new environments with its sea bird friend, solving puzzles and discovering why it feels the urge to head to the center of its island. View the full article
Marvel Rivals' season three begins in two weeks, and it appears we now have official confirmation of which heroes will be joining the roster when it arrives, thanks to a leak from streaming site Twitch. The whoopsie came as part of a new blog post about Twitch's "Summer Drops Fest," highlighting viewership rewards across a variety of games. One of those games is Marvel Rivals, and the description given spills the beans. Image via Kabam Games, Inc. "Phoenix and Blade ignite the action in Marvel Rivals Season 3: The Abyss Awaken!" the blog post reads, pointing to new Twitch Drops for Hawkeye beginning on July 11. "Get ready for all-new team-ups, stunning Venomized costumes, and sizzling summer events that will turn up the heat. Don’t miss out—tune in to Marvel Rivals on Twitch for exclusive drops and dive into this epic new chapter!" If you've been paying attention to the game's lore over the past few months, the two new heroes should come as no surprise. Blade first appeared in season one as a victim of Dracula who's been resting up until he disappeared from one of the maps recently, and the ending of season two's lore hinted heavily at Phoenix coming to the game. What's most disappointing to me, however, is that from data mines in the past, both heroes were listed as Duelists. Yes, more damage-dealing heroes, in a roster that's already chock full of them. The role distribution has been Duelist-heavy since launch, and now it's just getting worse. Currently, the game's roster has 10 Vanguards and nine Strategists...and a whopping 20 Duelists. That uneven distribution is about to get even worse, if the roles have not changed since past data mines. Marvel Rivals is about to get straight up tumultuous, with new heroes and seasons launching every single month. I really think it's going to be a balancing nightmare, and I'm curious to see how if at all it effects the game's playerbase, especially after seasonal launches bring people back. Season three of Marvel Rivals, and its two new Duelist heroes, are set to arrive on July 11. With today's error by Twitch, I'd expect the official confirmation of season three to becoming pretty soon. If nothing else, the Venomized and summer skins should be awesome. The post Twitch just leaked Marvel Rivals season 3 details early, including both new heroes—and I’m bummed about the choices appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
It's time to take on the legendary Galarian Pokémon in their Crowned forms in Pokémon Go and with the Hero's Journey Special Research at Pokémon Go Fest 2025: Global, you'll have a chance to get a lot of rewards throughout the process. Not only will you unlock a bunch of items and rare Pokémon, you'll also get yourself one step closer to getting a Crowned Zacian or Zamazenta, depending on the choices you make. There are two Special Research tasks during Go Fest 2025 Global, so if you want to get Volcanion first, you're in the wrong place. But if you do want to see what awaits you on the Hero's Journey, take one step towards your goal and see what awaits you over the weekend to complete each task. Table of contentsAll Hero's Journey tasks and rewards at Pokémon Go Fest 2025 GlobalTask 1Crowned Sword Journey tasks and rewardsTask 2Task 3Task 4Task 5Task 6Crowned Shield Journey tasks and rewardsTask 2Task 3Task 4Task 5Task 6All Hero's Journey tasks and rewards at Pokémon Go Fest 2025 GlobalTask 1TaskRewardPower up Pokémon 10 timesFast TM Use a Fast TMCharged TM Use a Charged TMPotion Completion Rewards: 2025 Stardust, 3 Super Potion, 2025 XP You'll then be asked to pick a branched path between Crowned Sword and Crowned Shield, where the rewards will differ depending on what you picked. Crowned Sword Journey tasks and rewardsTask 2TaskResearchMake 5 Nice Throws5x Zacian CandyPower up Fairy-type Pokémon 5 times1000x Stardust Earn 5,000 Stardust3x Pinap Berry Completion Reward: 2x Premium Raid Pass, Frigibax Encounter, 3x Silver Pinap Berries Task 3TaskRewardCatch 3 Steel-type Pokémon5x Zacian Candy Battle in 2 raids1000x Stardust Earn 10,000 Stardust3x Pinap Berry Completion Reward: 5 Zacian Candy XL, 25x Zacian Candy, 2x Premium Battle Pass Task 4 Completion Reward: Task 5 Completion Reward: Task 6 Completion Reward: Crowned Shield Journey tasks and rewardsTask 2TaskRewardMake 5 Nice Throws5x Zamazenta Candy Power up Fighting-type Pokémon 5 times1000x StardustEarn 5,000 Stardust3x Pinap Berry Completion Reward: 2x Premium Raid Pass, Frigibax Encounter, 3x Silver Pinap Berries Task 3TaskRewardCatch 3 Steel-type Pokémon5x Zamazenta Candy Battle in 2 raids1000x Stardust Earn 10,000 Stardust3x Pinap Berry Completion Reward: 5 Zamazenta Candy XL, 25x Zamazenta Candy, 2x Premium Battle Pass Task 4 Completion Reward: Task 5 Completion Reward: Task 6 Completion Reward: This article is being updated The post Go Fest 2025: Hero’s Journey Special Research all tasks and rewards in Pokémon Go appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
You have two days to complete all the Special Research tasks during Pokémon Go Fest 2025 Global to get yourself a Volcanion and a bunch of other goodies, so let's dive into what trainers are expected to do over the weekend. Two different Special Research are being added with this event, with one being themed around Zacian and Zamazenta, while the other will take you to Volcanion, which is what this article is about. So if you came here to try and get Volcanion and wanted to know what you were in for, and what you would need to do as the day progresses, let's jump right into it. Table of contentsAll Full Steam Ahead tasks and rewards at Pokémon Go Fest 2025 GlobalTask 1Task 2Task 3Task 4Task 5Task 6All Full Steam Ahead tasks and rewards at Pokémon Go Fest 2025 GlobalTask 1TaskRewardSpin 12 PokéStops or GymsIncense Use an Incense20x Poke BallCatch 12 PokémonLucky Egg Completion Reward: Star Piece, 2025 EXP, Pikachu Encounter Task 2TaskRewardMake 10 Nice ThrowsIncense Explore 2kmhttps://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/pokemon/.shtmlhttps://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/pokemon/.shtmlKlefki EncounterComplete 6 Field Research tasks20x Great Ball Completion Reward: 20x Ultra Ball, 2025 XP, Flabebe Encounter Task 3TaskRewardCatch 30 different species of Pokémonhttps://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/pokemon/728.shtmlPopplio EncounterPower up Water-type Pokémon 20 times25x Popplio Candy Evolve 5 Water-type Pokémon3x Popplio Candy XL Completion Reward: 5x Zacian and Zamazenta stickers, Super Incubator, Rainly Lure Module Task 4TaskRewardCatch 30 different species of Pokémonhttps://www.serebii.net/pokemongo/pokemon/909.shtmlFuecoco EncounterPower up Fire-type Pokémon 20 times25x Fuecoco Candy Evolve 5 Fire-type Pokémon3x Fuecoco Candy XL Completion Reward: 5x Volcanion stickers, Poffin, Lure Module Task 5 Completion Reward: Task 6 Completion Reward: This article is being updated. The post GO Fest 2025: Full Steam Ahead! Special Research all tasks and rewards in Pokémon Go appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
It's Pokémon Go Fest 2025 Global time, and with it, this special research asks you once again to carve out a path for yourself through a handful of options. But which is the best to pick? In the GO Fest 2025: Hero's Journey Special Research tree, you are tasked with choosing to go down the Crowned Sword Journey or the Crowned Shield Journey. Picking either of these tasks will help you to get one of the two Crowned Pokémon of either Zacian or Zamazenta, but it doesn't lock you to only one, as you can get the other via doing raids throughout the weekend. In my opinion, there is one choice worth going for more than the rest of them, but let's first show you what the choices are, and then I'll direct you where I think you should go. Is it better to go Crowned Sword or Crowned Shield in GO Fest 2025: Hero's Journey in Pokémon Gohttps://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/1938251234432933954 Choosing the Crowned Sword Journey will have you focus more on Zacian in Pokémon Go, while choosing the Crowned Shield Journey will have you focus on Zamazenta. The main changes this makes to the rewards you get are mainly related to Candy around the two Pokémon, with all of the rewards remaining the same. Choosing the Crowned Sword journey will have you focus on catching more Fairy-type Pokémon for some of the tasks first, whereas the Crowned Shield focuses on Fighting-type Pokémon instead. So the choice comes down to you. Look at what habitat you are in. If you are getting Fairy-type spawns, maybe go down the Sword Path if you want to speedrun the tasks to get them out of the way. But in my opinion, the tasks are better suited to personal circumstances. If you only plan to play Saturday, for example, you'll miss out on Zacian raids on Sunday, so choose the Crowned Sword path to get what you need for the Zacian form unlock so you don't miss out. Either way, picking either option won't have you miss out on much if you plan to play the whole weekend and go all in on raids to try to find enough Energy to change the forms of both Pokémon. So take whichever path you like, knowing you're not missing out on anything major. So honestly, pick what you want, but if I had to choose. I'm going to go the Crowned Sword Journey path so I can get both Crowned forms of Zacian and Zamazenta on the same day and enjoy my Sunday focusing on Shiny Pokémon. But you might have different goals from mine. The post Should you pick Crowned Sword Journey or Crowned Shield Journey path for Go Fest 2025: Hero’s Journey in Pokémon Go appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Break, the new season for free-to-play multiplayer first-person-shooter Delta Force, is coming to PC and mobile on July 9, followed by the game's long-awaited release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on August 19. Developer TiMi Studio Group made both announcements during a preview livestream showing off new maps, weapons, operators, and features being added to Delta Force. View the full article
The next mainline installment in the long-running Resident Evil franchise, Resident Evil Requiem, was revealed at the end of the Summer Game Fest show as a "surprise" that had been hinted at several times throughout the presentation. Requiem will star newcomer Grace Ashcroft, daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft from the underrated Outbreak spin-off games. But I'm not convinced she is the only protagonist, especially after the abrupt name-drop of Leon Kennedy from director Koshi Nakanishi during the Capcom Spotlight showcase. View the full article
If you have bought a ticket for Pokémon Go Fest 2025: Global, you'll notice a little note on the paid ticket that says you have increased shiny odds, without the game giving you any indication of what those increased odds actually are. And while you can find shiny Pokémon during Go Fest without paying for the ticket, you'll find significantly fewer Shiny Pokémon compared to those who paid for the privilege of finding more. Granted, finding a Shiny Pokémon is no guarantee. So what exactly are these increased shiny odds Scopely seems keen to sell you on, without telling you the exact details? What are the odds of finding a Shiny Pokémon at Go Fest 2025: Global? There is no way of telling the exact shiny rate odds during the event, as Scopely doesn't publicly reveal them, which feels pretty off to sell odds you aren't even being told what they are. The community, however, has crafted a list over the years of estimated shiny odds, which helps us to get an idea for this upcoming event. The estimated shiny odds for the Global event are estimated at 1 in 128, meaning for every 128 encounters, you have a single chance of finding a Shiny Pokémon. As for the raids, such as Zacian and Zamazenta, you have an estimated shiny odds rate of 1 in 20, with the other Pokémon like Pikachu and Falinks costumes being closer to one in 38. They aren't great odds, as the likelihood of finding that many Pokémon over the weekend in the 16-hour total event is slim pickings, especially if you are after a handful of specific pocket monsters from the large pool. Some Pokémon will only spawn 2 hours each day, and the chances of finding it, let alone as a shiny, are increasingly difficult. So if you are going into Global Go Fest hoping to find only a couple of things, prepare for potential disappointment. Every Pokémon apart from Klefki will be available as a Shiny during Global Go Fest, so even if you don't find the one Shiny Pokémon you are looking for, hopefully, something will come up instead. I'll be going after Morelull and Skiddo myself, so best of luck, trainers! The post What are the increased shiny odds at Pokémon Go Fest 2025 Global? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Gearbox CEO ****** Pitchford is right back in the spotlight over what many are considering to be rude comments about Borderlands 4's prospective post-release discounts. The fourth mainline installment in Gearbox's sci-fi looter shooter franchise, Borderlands 4 is arguably one of the biggest game releases of 2025 and seems to be a satisfactory entry according to early previews. View the full article
Developer Re-Logic has unfortunately announced to players that the long-awaited Terraria update 1.4.5 still doesn’t have a clear release date. That said, it’s not all bad news, as Re-Logic has confirmed that some Palworld content is coming to Terraria with update 1.4.5. View the full article
A sprawling journey through one of literature's most storied epics, ****** Myth: Wukong was one of 2024's best games. Its bristling action and gorgeous mythic visuals won praise from critics and players alike. Now, you can pick it up for its lowest discount yet on PC's biggest gaming storefront. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: If you haven't played ****** Myth Wukong, it's currently at its lowest price yet All ****** Myth Wukong bosses in order ****** Myth Wukong's vicious boss update could make it harder than Elden Ring View the full article
Pokémon Go Fest 2025: Global is upon us, meaning for a single weekend, trainers will be glued to their phones trying to find and catch as many Shiny Pokémon as possible on Aug. 28 and 29. Pokémon Go Fest 2025 Global Shiny Pokémon Checklist There are only a small handful of new Shiny Pokémon at this year's Global Go Fest, and a handful of exciting Pokémon. If you have already attended an in-person event this year, the Global event might not be as enticing as previous years, but there are still a fair few to try and find each day. PokémonHabitat/Raid LocationCarbink (NEW)Moonless Volcano (Rare Spawn)Frigibax (NEW)Hypnotic Tundra (Rare Spawn), One-Star RaidDapper Pikachu with a red, blue, or yellow accent (EVENT-EXCLUSIVE)One-Star RaidTrain Conductor Falinks (EVENT-EXCLUSIVE)Three-Star RaidZamazentaFive-Star RaidZacianFive-Star RaidHoundourMoonless VolcanoNumelMoonless VolcanoDuskullMoonless VolcanoGothiaMoonless VolcanoGolettMoonless VolcanoFletchlingMoonless VolcanoRed Flower FalbebeMoonless VolcanoSkrelpMoonless VolcanoFuecocoMoonless VolcanoMachopGalvanic DojoElectabuzzGalvanic DojoTeddiursaGalvanic DojoScraggyGalvanic DojoChespinGalvanic DojoYellow Flower FlabebeGalvanic DojoPanchamGalvanic DojoDedenneGalvanic DojoCrabrawlerGalvanic DojoMienfooGalvanic Dojo (Rare Spawn)Alolan SandshrewHypnotic TundraSwinubHypnotic TundraSphealHypnotic TundraPiplupHypnotic TundraSnoverHypnotic TundraMuunaHypnotic TundraElgyemHypnotic TundraBlue Flower FlabebeHypnotic TundraBergmiteHypnotic TundraClefairyFae SwampTentacoolFae SwampMawileFae SwampGulpinFae SwampVenipedeFae SwampPopplioFae SwampMareanieFae SwampMorelullFae SwampTogeticFae Swamp (Rare Spawn)Orange Flower FlabebeFae Swamp (Rare Spawn)ChanseyOnly spawns on Saturday throughout the daySkarmoryOnly spawns on Saturday throughout the dayLarvitarOnly spawns on Saturday throughout the dayShieldonOnly spawns on Saturday throughout the dayShelmetOnly spawns on Saturday throughout the dayVullabyOnly spawns on Saturday throughout the dayOranguruOnly spawns on Saturday throughout the dayGoomyOnly spawns on Saturday throughout the day (Rare Spawn)Galarian Farfetch'dOnly spawns on Sunday throughout the dayCuboneOnly spawns on Sunday throughout the dayRaltsOnly spawns on Sunday throughout the dayKarrablastOnly spawns on Sunday throughout the dayPawniardOnly spawns on Sunday throughout the dayDeinoOnly spawns on Sunday throughout the dayPassimianOnly spawns on Sunday throughout the dayJangmo-oOnly spawns on Sunday throughout the day (Rare Spawn)TorkoalMoonless Volcano (Incense Spawn)SkiddoGalvanic Dojo (Incense Spawn)PachirisuHypnotic Tundra (Incense Spawn)Unown (various)Incense Spawns The post Every Shiny Pokémon available at Pokémon Go Fest Global 2025 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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Before a recent interview with Obsidian studio design director Josh Sawyer, I was tasked with a crucial mission by a different games industry Josh. PCG news writer Joshua Wolens wanted Josh the Elder's take on the apparent final victory of turn-based combat over real time with pause, as represented by recent hits like Baldur's Gate 3, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33... Read more.View the full article