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The original protagonists Rias and Slade will also be accompanied by prior series characters like Sophie and Totori. View the full article

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Editionseems like a misstep in the eyes of many Warhammer fans on Steam. Having just released earlier this week, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Editionis a remaster of the original 2011 third-person action gorefest that promises a host of new improvements, like 4K resolution, remastered audio, and better-looking character models, among other visual enhancements. While Space Marine's campaign is the main course, the remaster also comes complete with the original game's online multiplayer suite and even the four-player co-op Exterminatus horde mode. View the full article

I understand the appeal of Escape From Tarkov, Arma, Gray Zone Warfare, and all the other hyper-punishing, realistic FPS games out there, but I also find them strangely unconvincing. When the pattern of gameplay is spawn, die, spawn, die, spawn, die, it feels less like I'm in the middle of a real, all-out battle, and more like I'm just playing a videogame. Nevertheless, I like the steep difficulty and the pretense of realism - loud guns, bullet physics, and a grounded, boots-and-mud aesthetic. Originally announced back in 2019, '83 looks like the ideal midpoint between accessible online shooter and stone-cold milsim. Created by former developers from the Rising Storm and Red Orchestra series, after years in the wilderness, it's now in full development swing thanks to a new publishing deal. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Six years later, super realistic Steam FPS game is suddenly back from the dead '83 has been thinking very hard about FPS ironsights lately '83 is a Cold War-themed shooter from the developers of Killing Floor View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Shadow of the Erdtree introduced so many incredible and powerful weapons, spells, consumables, and more to Elden Ring, but there's one item in particular I think every single spellcaster build needs to incorporate. The Lulling Branch is a Shadow of the Erdtree consumable that will change the way you approach FP management, and tracking down the crafting recipe as soon as possible is well worth it. If you are struggling to maintain FP and are sick of burning through Starlight Shards like they're going out of style, Lulling Branches are the perfect solution. View the full article

The Stellaris Wilderness open beta has just begun, as developer Paradox trials potential changes to the best new origin in the space strategy game. Introduced with Stellaris Biogenesis, Wilderness allows you to inhabit a sentient planet that gradually spreads its biomass to other stars. It's a tremendously creative alternative to most of the game's playable factions, and has become very popular among players as a result. But it's run into a few teething issues, so game director Stephen 'Eladrin' Muray outlines a new test run for a potential solution, and calls on your help to put it through its paces. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Stellaris dev says the galactic 4X game's enemy AI needs to be more challenging The best origin in Stellaris Biogenesis has inspired Paradox to get weird Stellaris 4.0 "needs to get better," but its director is happy with the launch View the full article

"Do it the way we used to do it!"View the full article

Stellar Blade finally hit PC two days ago, giving everyone a chance to do whatever it is this game is actually about. Unfortunately, no one knows what that is, because the entirety of discourse surrounding it is about the main character's butt... Read more.View the full article

Looking for an excuse to dive into cozy online life sim Palia? Then you'll be happy to hear that this MMO, which merges Stardew Valley and Runescape, has received a major new update. Dubbed Radiance Rising, it adds new plush toys, additional quests and an all-new decor set that will let you "Glamp in style", you know, just in case you want a break from all that farming, friendship, and exploration. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Cozy Stardew Valley-like MMO Palia's new expansion sends player count soaring Free MMORPG Palia lets you open your home to all in new update Epic exclusive Stardew Valley like MMORPG finally hits Steam for free View the full article

There are many terrifying foes in Elden Ring Nightreign, from standard enemies all the way up to the imposing Nightlords. But one in particular seems to give many Nightfarers pause, or even cause them to turn and flee. It's the Bell Bearing Hunter. Now, if you've only started Elden Ring Nightreign, this could be confusing. The standard boss version of the Bell Bearing Hunter is someone you can potentially fight early on, at the conclusion of the first night while hunting the Nightlord Tricephalos. He's also a returning fight from Elden Ring proper, so you'd assume returning players would have him figured out. But in Elden Ring Nightreign, bosses can spawn both at night's end and in the field, and pack more punch than they previously did in Elden Ring. And this version of Bell Bearing Hunter seems to be doing some real damage. I really thought yall were joking on Bell Bearing Hunter byu/Hotfrogs77 inNightreign .reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; } Players have been putting in hundreds upon hundreds of runs since Elden Ring Nightreign came out, and while there's certainly been discussion over which bosses are the best or most difficult, the Bell Bearing Hunter comes up pretty often. Specifically, when he's in the castle. As one post notes, he seems more powerful when he has a roof over his head? Maybe he got a good night's rest. Why tf is the bell bearing hunter so strong byu/Ayanelixer inEldenring .reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; } Different variants can also cause problems, and the Bell Bearing Hunter can also sometimes appear in other locations, too. The boss is already fairly intimidating, with a sword that he can swing in close range or wield, seemingly telekinetically, at long ranges. But in the castle? He's got some aura. What seeing Bell Bearing Hunter in the castle feels like byu/TheBigMungis inNightreign .reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; } Not all hope is lost, though. One Redditor has discovered some new tech that most have probably never thought to try, that could thwart the Bell Bearing Hunter in his tracks. Or at least keep him walking in place long enough to wail on him. This user seems to have put the Bell Bearing Hunter into a permanent walk cycle by just, uh, walking at him and guarding. So taunting him into defeat, with some ranged help, might actually work? Insane new Bell Bearing Hunter strat byu/oopskeedoop inNightreign .reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; } We’ve got plenty of Nightreign tips and tricks to help you take down all the eight Nightlord Bosses, and if you’re wondering how to unlock the two locked Nightfarer Classes, check out How to Unlock the Revenant and How to Unlock the Duchess, plus How to Change Characters. Eric is a freelance writer for IGN. View the full article

Where can you find the Planetologist in Dune Awakening? The Planetologist class is arguably the most important one to unlock in Dune Awakening, at least at the beginning of your journey. Why? Because its skills help you gather more materials, manage your vehicles more easily, unlock useful survival perks, and more! Don't worry, you didn't make a grave mistake at character creation, as you can only unlock the Planetologist class by finding the trainer Derek Chinara. We've explained the Planetologist's location in Dune Awakening below, as well as where to find the Advanced Planetologist for even more perks. And for extra help, check out our guides on base building in Dune Awakening, and the latest on how private servers work now that the MMO game has officially launched. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Is Dune Awakening down? Server status right now How to pay taxes in Dune Awakening Dune Awakening class tier list - best trainers View the full article

No matter how advanced PCs become, nothing will ever beat the pure, intoxicating vibes of a late 1970s computer. The text-based interface, the sickly glow, the background hum… if I'd been one of the passengers on the Nostromo, it would have taken a facehugger to get me off one of those keyboards... Read more.View the full article

Following its Summer Game Fest Live Showcase 2025 trailer, Kakao Games has released a gameplay walkthrough video for the MMORPG Chrono Odyssey. View the full article

While Rimworld and Dwarf Fortress are the more common names you'll hear mentioned in the colony sim space, Oxygen Not Included deserves similar respect. Developer Klei's space base-building game boasts more than 120,000 player reviews with a 96% positive Steam score, and remains a pillar of the genre nearly six years after launch. Now, it's just been given a lease of fresh life with the launch of a new ONI DLC, the Prehistoric Planet Pack, and there's a hefty Steam ***** discount on the base game if you've never tried it before, making now a perfect time to start. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Forget Nightreign, this brutal new shooter's first boss killed me 300 times Hyper Light Drifter dev's new game drops this year, but you can try it now Eerie Stardew Valley style RPG Neverway is the coolest take on the genre yet View the full article

Resident Evil 9, formally titled Requiem, is on the way. There's a remake of the original Silent Hill coming, and Alien Isolation 2 is officially in development. All things considered, when it comes to long-running or well-loved horror game series, the future looks bright - or rather, choked in shadow, dripping with blood, and deliciously ominous. But The Callisto Protocol, Striking Distance's spiritual Dead Space successor from 2022, deserves another chance. I'm not going to tell you it's one of gaming's great, unappreciated gems. I won't lie that the middle section in particular struggles with repetition and limp scares, and that there are some clumsy combat moments. The Callisto Protocol, however, is much better than its reputation implies, and definitely worth playing now that it's cheaper than ever. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Get this hugely underrated 2022 horror game at its lowest price yet The Callisto Protocol failed because of the gameplay, CEO says The Callisto Protocol is free to keep forever if you're fast View the full article

Board game retailers in the ********* province of Quebec are at risk of closure, according to a report by ********* outlet CTV news. A Quebecoise language law requires the majority of packaging on commercial products sold in Quebec to be written in the French language - something that game store owners say effectively outlaws the products they sell. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Grab Zombicide board game expansions for stupid low prices 140 best spicy Truth or Dare questions for saucy game nights Ailing board game giant CMON sells its flagship Zombicide IP to Asmodee View the full article

Apart from the woefully inadequate Monk, the Ranger is the clear problem child of 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons. But whereas the 2024 ruleset update seems to have entirely fixed fans' Monk misgivings, they are still working hard on homebrew content to repair the Ranger. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: All DnD races and species explained DnD fan ports Kensei Monk to 2024 rules and finally fixes its one massive flaw All DnD classes and subclasses - a player's guide View the full article

Dave Bautista and his production company Dogbone Entertainment are set to develop Steve Lerner’s new story Cat Assassin for a new franchise that will include animated series, video games, and steps into the publishing space. Lerner is the writer behind the beloved Annapurna Interactive game Stray. Bautista, who has enjoyed enormous post-WWE success with the likes of Guardians of the Galaxy, Dune, and Blade Runner 2049, will have creative input on the franchise, which will be developed alongside Titan1Studios. Here's the official blurb on Cat Assassin: Set in a gritty neo-noir world inhabited by anthropomorphized cats of all types, Cat Assassin centers on Hugh, a highly skilled assassin caught between various cartels and power brokers in a dark and twisted city. The franchise promises a unique blend of humor, action, and stealth. “It’s been a pleasure collaborating with Titan1Studios on Cat Assassin,” Bautista said in a statement. “Their ability to build worlds through animation has been so impressive and they’ve created a truly unique world in this game that I can’t wait to share with players.” Titan1Studios is currently working on a stealth action game for the franchise, said to be inspired by “the immersive gameplay of Assassin’s Creed, the tactical espionage of Splinter Cell, the immersive feline agility of Stray, and the fluid combat of Sifu” and “set the tone for the expansive universe that will soon follow.” 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

PlayStation 5 has been Sony's "most profitable generation" for its consoles to date, the company confirmed in a business meeting today. The PS5 has generated $136 billion in sales for Sony thus far, creating an operating income of $13 billion, both of which are an increase from the PS4, which generated $107 billion in sales and $9 billion in operating income. And so, of course, this means the PlayStation will be back again for another round of console gaming goodness. Screenshot by Destructoid The PlayStation 6, or whatever Sony decides to call it, is still a couple of years out, at least. While the company did not give any specifics during the presentation, it did hint at what to expect for its next generation. "Our console business has evolved into a multi-faceted platform, and we now have a large ecosystem of highly engaged players across both the PS5 and PS4 generations, so naturally, there's a huge interest in our next-generation console strategy," CEO Hideaki Nishino said. "While we cannot share further details at this stage, the future of the platform is top of mind. We are committed to exploring a new and enhanced way for players to engage with our content and services." For the first time ever, there are more monthly active users on PS5 than PS4, Sony confirmed during the presentation, and 38 percent of all users are subscribed to PlayStation Plus Premium or Extra, the two higher-cost tiers of the online service. In short, Sony says that things are looking good for PS5, looking ahead to exclusive games like Ghost of Yotei and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach for 2025. Beyond, it touted Naughty Dog's Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and Marvel's Wolverine as two more big single-player titles on the way, along with upcoming live service titles Marathon and Fairgame$ as more reasons to buy into the PlayStation ecosystem. Beyond that, however, we may be looking at the beginnings of the PS6 generation sometime in 2027 or 2028. The post Sony says PS5 is now more profitable than any PlayStation console before it, and PS6 is on the way appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Pokémon NAIC 2025 brings an exciting weekend for fans in the form of the North American Internationals, and you can make it memorable with the help of fresh Twitch drops rewards. The NA leg will run between June 13 and 15. Even if you're not physically located in the States, you can still catch all the action via YouTube and Twitch. If you opt for the latter, you will receive rewards. As the rewards are available across different titles, you always obtain something cute and exclusive irrespective of your favorite game. Table of contentsAll Pokémon NAIC 2025 rewards and how to claim themPokémon TCG Live rewardsPokémon Go rewardsPokémon UNITE rewardsPokémon Scarlet and Violet rewardsAll Pokémon NAIC 2025 rewards and how to claim them Getting the rewards is fairly simple and available for all virtual viewers. But you'll specifically have to watch the streams on Twitch after enabling drops on your account. This will entitle you to the available rewards. [Hidden Content] Redeeming them from your Twitch inventory is slightly different based on the game you play. Pokémon TCG Live rewards During NAIC 2025, players can win digital copies of Special Illustration Rare Cards for Ethan's Adventure and Giovanni to add to their collection in Pokémon TCG Live. While The Pokémon Company has gone with item cards instead (unlike EUIC), we have two special illustration items. More Twitch drops are expected throughout the weekend. You can also get an NAIC Deck Box/Sleeves by watching 30 minutes of Pokémon TCG Live gameplay on Twitch. How to claim Pokémon TCG Live rewards Once the codes for these items are available, you can redeem them directly in the game. Go to the Shop and select RedeemEnter the code NAIC25DESTINEDRIVALS and choose Claim NowCheck your collection or inbox for the reward. If you don't have the base card, the rewards are sometimes sent directly to the collection. Alternatively, you can also redeem the code from the TCG Live website: Click TCG LiveSelect Redeem CodeLog into your accountInput and submit the codeClick Claim Now to get the rewards. Ensure your Twitch account is linked to your Pokémon Trainer Club account to enable its drops. Pokémon Go rewards A code is yet to be revealed for Pokémon Go players, but you can watch 30 minutes of gameplay on Twitch to unlock a code for a Timed Research focused on Mandibuzz. The code appears to be user-specific. Remix by Destructoid via Nintendo How to claim Pokémon Go rewards Once the code for the Timed Research is live, you can claim it by following these steps: Link your Pokémon Trainer Club account to your Twitch account on the Pokémon Twitch Rewards pageWatch the Pokémon Go channel with Drops enabled during NAICCheck your progress on the Twitch Drops Inventory pageThe rewards will be sent to your Twitch inventory once you have watched for 30 minutes or more.Go to the Pokémon Twitch Rewards Inventory page to find the code. Once you find the code, redeem it directly from within the game.Pokémon UNITE rewards A new code is available for UNITE players as part of the NAIC's day-one stream, and you can win more rewards by watching at least 30 minutes of the game on Twitch. Use the code NAIC2025 to win a sticker featuring the Pokémon North America International Championships logo. Watching 30 minutes of the stream unlocks a Mew Platinum Boost Emblem. How to redeem Pokémon UNITE rewards To redeem the rewards in UNITE, you’ll need to: Open up the gameGo to the Daily Events tabSelect Gift ExchangeEnter the code in the Gift Exchange tab This will redeem the rewards automatically. The Boost Emblem will be sent automatically to your in-game inbox. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet rewards Screenshot via The Pokemon Company To celebrate the North American leg of the Internationals, you can win an Incineroar with the help of the code NA1C25C0NPER1SH. This is a tribute to Wolfe Glick, who won the EUIC 2025 using the Incineroar. How to redeem Pokémon Scarlet and Violet rewards Here's how you can redeem the code to unlock the available rewards. You'll need the help of the Pokémon Center.Open the menu and scroll down to the Poke Portal option.Select Mystery Gift.In this case, use the code mentioned here.Confirm, and you'll get the Incineroar. Once we have information about more rewards, they will be duly added to this guide. The post Pokémon NAIC 2025 Twitch drops: All rewards and how to get them appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Life simulator fans who have put off trying InZOI have a golden opportunity, as the game is now seeing its first price cut since its early access launch on Steam. Many expectant fans have addressed InZOIas a legitimate challenger to The Sims 4's reign at the top of the genre, and while some have found the game lacking in content so far, the developers have plenty left to add before its full launch. View the full article

It was recently revealed that Epic Games wasn't interested in bringing outside characters to Fortnite until the Russo brothers spent over five hours on the phone with Donald Mustard and convinced him to add Thanos to the battle royale. Today, Fortnite regularly collaborates with other franchises, bringing everything from Dragon Ball Z to Star Wars into the game. View the full article

If you've been playing as Revenant in Elden Ring Nightreign and are totally lost as to what weapons you should be looking for, you're not alone. Revenant is a Necromancer and/or Summoner class in Nightreign, and her starting weapons imply that Claws and Sacred Seals are a good fit. This is partially true, as Revenant's Faith attribute is the highest of all the Nightfarers, making Incantations cast via Sacred Seals incredibly effective. However, while Revenant's starting Claws are great for her, it's primarily because they scale with Faith, not because they are Claws. View the full article

I can say with confidence that of everything I went hands-on with at Summer Game Fest, nothing got me as animated as Crimson Desert. On the one hand, I was snorting with glee at the RPG's ridiculous but satisfying combat inspired by fighting games. On the other hand, its baffling mechanics led to arguably my most impassioned and lengthy rant of the entire event. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Crimson Desert release date window, story, gameplay, and latest news Crimson Desert has sold me on its combat, but I'm desperate to explore its world Crimson Desert's combat is punishing yet invigorating, and I want more View the full article

Are you looking forward to Marathon, Bungie's first new game in nearly ten years? After the alpha's mixed reception, you might be having second thoughts, but Sony is pressing ahead. During a recent event, the Horizon Zero Dawn and Stellar Blade publisher explained its plans for Marathon's release and doubled down on the shooter's potential, explaining that it is determined Marathon will not suffer the fate of short-lived multiplayer FPS Concord. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Does Marathon have crossplay and cross-progression? Marathon release date, trailer, and gameplay Bungie lifts Marathon alpha restrictions, so you'll see new gameplay very soon View the full article

CloverPit isn't worried about its ESRB ratingView the full article