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Back in 1958 Lego bricks were patented, meaning only the one company could do anything with them. Patents last for twenty years, though, so it's been a good long time since anyone has been able to make a brick-building system based on interlocking studs, which is why everything from Mega Blocks to Cobi can use the system to create any set they'd like. Lego will go hard after anyone who flies a bit too close to the sun in terms of copying its systems, but a little differentiation is all it takes to make a legally-distinct product with no worries about surprise litigation. Plastic studded brick construction is open to anyone who'd like to design their own systems and components, but no matter how you get your brick-building action the construction is usually done by hand. View the full article

A recent Warner Bros. Discovery job posting seeking a writer with a "deep understanding of the wizarding world" and experience with "branching narratives" could hint at the possible story direction of Hogwarts Legacy 2. While the original Hogwarts Legacy does have multiple endings, the game as a whole is mostly linear in its mainline story. Perhaps wanting to add even more variety to the ways players can experience the Wizarding World, this new career listing seems to point to a more complex narrative system for Hogwarts Legacy 2. View the full article

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4's launch day has nearly arrived, and fans are still being given updates on what they can expect from the remake of the fan-favorite skating games. While it was initially circulating that certain pieces of content would be missing from the new versions of the games, particularly from Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 developer Iron Galaxy reveals much of that content will indeed be included, albeit in a bit of a new form. View the full article

We've only got a short week to refresh your library with some absolute corkers dropping to their lowest prices in yonks. Whether you’re keen to revisit a cult classic, try out a sleeper hit, or finally see what the fuss is about with that one GOTY contender everyone keeps yabbering about, there’s something in this haul for you. Let's get scrolling and saving... This Day in Gaming In retro news, I'm lighting a 16-candle cake for Prototype, a super-anti-hero sandboxer. I can vividly recall the first time I slipped into the leather hoodie of Alex Mercer, an amnesiac with a bad attitude and worse mutations. Also, it's tough to forget a protagonist who had a penchant for karate-kicking helicopter gunships. Radical Entertainment's take on Manhattan was crawling with military goons and grotesque infected, and we could shapeshift into all manner of weaponry. I'm talking clawed arms for slicing mobs to ribbons, a giant blade that could cleave tanks in half, and tendrils that whipped enemies into buildings. He could also glide across rooftops, sprint up skyscrapers, and elbow-drop from 20 storeys up like a plague-powered missile. Top gameplay that holds up pretty well today. Aussie bdays for notable games - Prototype (PC,PS3,X360) 2009. Get Contents NintendoXboxPlayStationPCPC GearLEGOHeadphonesTVsNice Savings for Nintendo Switch Nintendo fans can return to where it all began with Suikoden I&II HD Remaster, a loving update of the Konami JRPGs that inspired an entire generation of storytellers. That includes Final Fantasy Tactics director Yasumi Matsuno, who cited it as a major influence. Or you could hop into Octopath Traveler, the game that kickstarted the now-iconic "HD-2D" look used across multiple Square Enix titles, from Live A Live to Triangle Strategy. Suikoden I&II HD Remaster (-24%) - A$57Hogwarts Legacy (-29%) - A$64FC 25 (-62%) - A$34Bravely Default II (-21%) - A$63.10Biomutant (-40%) - A$36Octopath Traveler (-56%) - A$39.90 Switch 2 Game Savings Mario Kart World (-22%) - A$94Bravely Default HD Rem. (-18%) - A$49Zelda: Breath of the Wild (-19%) - A$89Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (-19%) - A$89Street Fighter 6 (-20%) - A$89Yakuza 0 Dir. (-12%) - A$79 Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card. Switch Console Prices How much to Switch it up? [/url] Back to top Exciting Bargains for Xbox On Xbox Series X, Metaphor: ReFantazio is shaping up as the spiritual heir to Persona 5. That’s no coincidence as it comes from the same dream team of developers. Meanwhile, Star Wars Outlaws lets you explore the Outer Rim as a scoundrel, a design choice inspired by Ubisoft’s love of Firefly and the rough edges of Han Solo. Xbox official Controller (-24%) - A$75.60Kingdom Come: Deliverance II (-23%) - A$88Metaphor: ReFantazio (-57%) - A$49Grand Theft Auto V (-53%) - A$28Star Wars Outlaws (-64%) - A$40 Xbox One TopSpin 2K25 (-81%) - A$23Red Dead Redemption 2 (-74%) - A$23FFXII: The Zodiac Age (-51%) - A$39.10 Expiring Recent Deals Dragon Age: Veilguard Del. (-74%) - A$36.10NBA 2K25 (-73%) - A$32.30EA Sports FC 25 (-60%) - A$44Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater (-16%) - A$109Sonic X Shadow Generations (-21%) - A$59Ace Combat 7 (-65%) - A$34.50****** Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (-37%) - A$44Lego 2K Drive (-35%) - A$25.80 Or just invest in an Xbox Card. Xbox Console Prices How many bucks for a 'Box? [/url] Back to top Pure Scores for PlayStation PS5 is packing heat too, with Elden Ring hiding an invincibility-granting prawn in its code as a developer joke, and Tales of Arise, which almost shipped with a fishing rhythm minigame. 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Yes, it's a thing. Dragon's Dogma 2 (-58%) - A$45.30Disco Elysium – The Final Cut (-75%) - A$14.20The Outer Worlds (-67%) - A$14.80Resident Evil Village (-75%) - A$14.20Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (-80%) - A$13.90 Expiring Recent Deals Borderlands 2 (-100%) - FREEDeathloop (-100%) - FREEBorderlands Col. Pandora’s Box (-43%) - A$50.60CoD: ****** Ops 6 (-45%) - A$60.40No Man’s Sky (-60%) - A$35.10 Or just get a Steam Wallet Card PC Hardware Prices Slay your pile of shame. [/url]Laptop DealsApple 2024 MacBook Air 15-inch (-12%) – A$2,197HP Laptop 15.6" 15-fd0233TU (-20%) – A$799Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 5 (-36%) – A$849Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 14", Gen 9 (-41%) – A$1,229Desktop DealsLenovo neo 50a G5 27" AIO (-47%) – A$1,379Lenovo neo 50q G4 Tiny (-35%) – A$639Lenovo neo 50t G5 Tower (-20%) – A$871.20Legion Tower 5i G8 (-29%) – A$1,899Monitor DealsSamsung QE50T 50" (-31%) – A$596ARZOPA 16.1" 144Hz (-55%) – A$159.99Z-Edge 27" 240Hz (-15%) – A$237.99Gawfolk 34" WQHD (-28%) – A$359LG 27" Ultragear (-42%) – A$349Component DealsMSI PRO B650M-A WiFi Motherboard (-41%) – A$229AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (-7%) – A$876Corsair Vengeance 32GB (-35%) – A$82Kingston FURY Beast 16GB (-30%) – A$48Storage DealsSeagate One Touch Portable HDD (-24%) – A$228Kingston 1TB USB 3.2 SSD (-17%) – A$115SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO (-63%) – A$29SanDisk 32GB Ultra SDHC (-53%) – A$9.90 Back to top Legit LEGO Deals Technic Ducati Panigale (-45%) - A$169Technic Porsche GT (-40%) - A$150Captain America vs. Red Hulk (-34%) - A$59R2-D2 Model Kit (-30%) - A$139 Expiring Recent Deals 101 Dalmatians Puppy (-40%) - A$149Tow Truck and Sports Car (-40%) - A$17.90Technic Bush Plane (-37%) - A$25JP Raptor Off-Road Escape (-36%) - A$45 Back to top Hot Headphones Deals Audiophilia for less Bose QuietComfort Ultra Wireless (-38%) – A$399.95Soundcore by Anker Q20i (-43%) – A$68.79Sony MDR7506 Professional (-30%) – A$169Technics Premium (-46%) – A$299Bose SoundLink Flex (-31%) – A$171JBL Charge 5 - Portable Speaker (-28%) – A$144JBL Flip Essential 2 Waterproof Speaker (-26%) – A$96Sony SRS-XB100 Travel Speaker (-41%) – A$84.15Ultimate Ears ***** 3 Portable Speaker (-41%) – A$134.95Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro (-26%) – A$259.29Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless (-46%) – A$275 Back to top Terrific TV Deals Do right by your console, upgrade your telly LG 43" UT80 4K (-24%) – A$635Kogan 65" QLED 4K (-50%) – A$699Kogan 55" QLED 4K (-45%) – A$549LG 55" UT80 4K (-28%) – A$866Prism+ Q75 Ultra 75" 4K QLED (-47%) – A$1,229Gaimoo Mini Projector 1080p w/ 4K (-33%) – A$119.99GooDee 4K Projector (-58%) – A$169.99VOPLLS Mini Projector 4K (-19%) – A$168.99XuanPad Mini Projector (-36%) – A$128.99LG S70TY Q Series Sound Barn*-22%) – A$546Sony HTG700 Atmos Soundbar (-15%) – A$594Yamaha NS-SW050 Subwoofer (-13%) – A$270Smart Home DealsArlo Video Doorbell 2K (-53%) – A$107.76Google Nest Doorbell (-44%) – A$183Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus (-40%) – A$149TP-Link Tapo Smart Doorbell (-20%) – A$183XTU Doorbell Camera Doorbell (-40%) – A$59.99D-Link DCS-8302LH Wi-Fi Cam (-62%) – A$75Google Nest Cam (-25%) – A$247Ring Spotlight Cam Pro Battery (-43%) – A$187Swann 4 Channel DVR with 4 x 4K Cams (-34%) – A$399WUUK 2K Outdoor Cam (-32%) – A$249.99 Back to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. 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New leaks about Genshin Impact 6.0 and its potential new characters have emerged, and based on the information, it seems like players may gain access to much-needed DPS options that aren’t available in the game. The action RPG is still in the midst of Version 5.6, heading into Version 5.7 next week. After that, players will have to go through its contents for the next six weeks until the arrival of Version 5.8, which should be the final update before Version 6.0. The release of Genshin Impact 6.0 will occur in September if the game sticks to its regular schedule. View the full article

PlayStation 5 owners and players who like the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller could see the device gain major functionality, as Sony has announced that the controller will soon support multi-device pairing. The DualSense debuted in 2020 alongside the launch of the PlayStation 5 console and currently serves as the main PlayStation controller used across PS5 and PC. View the full article

With the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, there's been some confusion about whether international players will be able to access the Japanese eShop to purchase games - here's how you can do so. View the full article

A popular Fortnite leaker has revealed that pets could be coming to the game as a new kind of cosmetic as soon as July, starting with the DC character Krypto. Fortnite recently launched Chapter 6 Season 3 of the battle royale, which has brought iconic DC superheroes like Robin and Superman to the island. View the full article

"Let's give the players the guns if they want, but also let's focus on the guns so they really feel on par with melee combat"View the full article

I have nearly 1,700 hours in a coloring book game. My go-to destress games are cozy farming simulators, nostalgic titles that take me back down memory lane, and a cute coloring book game, Coloring Pixels. I'd known about an upcoming sequel for about a week now, but I wasn't anticipating its demo to be released so soon. As part of Steam Next Fest, ToastieLabs officially released the demo version of Coloring Voxels, Coloring Pixels sequel, a few hours before the event began. Its first level, simply titled "Volcano," has you creating different parts of a scene by coloring each piece in one block at a time. It's a color-by-numbers game, requiring you to follow each number, color the corresponding area, and then repeat the process with the rest. You start on the bottom layer and work your way up before you, at last, have your completed set piece. Screenshot by Destructoid In one part, you might have a small bird, while the next is a huge volcano that takes you an hour to complete. At the end of it all, it forms a cohesive image that represents the level's theme. And that, ultimately, is what makes Coloring Pixels so enjoyable to me. I start with a blank canvas, and with each numbered color chosen, I color in the sections, watching the image unfold before me. While sure, its name gives away what it is, seeing its completed form right in front of you is satisfying in its own way. Based on Coloring Voxels' demo, I already know I'll feel the same way about this. It's not perfect; it eats up quite a bit of my PC's performance and has a rather rigid camera in its current state. But with some polish, it's a shoo-in to land at least a few hundred hours from me if ToastieLabs continues a similar level release trend that Coloring Pixels and another favorite of mine, WooLoop, have. Coloring Voxels will officially launch on Aug. 15. I don't know about you, but I already know it'll stand alongside its predecessor as one of my top relaxation games. The post I spent 1,700 hours coloring pixels in a game—and its sequel is already stealing more of my time appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Fans can now enjoy No Man's Sky on the Nintendo Switch 2 system, and while the port does accommodate the game's full multiplayer functionality, it appears to be completely bugged at launch. The latest new port of No Man's Skywas released recently on the day of the Switch 2's official launch alongside a new content update for all players, which overhauls planetary settlements, adds some neat quality-of-life options, and more. View the full article

We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Stable channel. Steam Input Added the ability to bind the paddles and L4/R4 buttons on the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller when connected via Bluetooth Added the ability to bind the paddles on the 8BitDo Pro 2 Controller when in DirectInput mode Added the ability to bind the paddles and C/Z buttons on the FlyDigi Vader series controllers Added the ability to bind the paddles on the FlyDigi Apex series controllers Fixed input when using the latest firmware for the Mayflash GameCube adapter View the full article

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: Steam Input Added the ability to bind the paddles and L4/R4 buttons on the 8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller when connected via Bluetooth Added the ability to bind the paddles on the 8BitDo Pro 2 Controller when in DirectInput mode Added the ability to bind the paddles and C/Z buttons on the FlyDigi Vader series controllers Added the ability to bind the paddles on the FlyDigi Apex series controllers Fixed input when using the latest firmware for the Mayflash GameCube adapter View the full article

The "endless cat breeding RPG" Mewgenics showed up at the PC Gaming Show yesterday with another bizarre trailer and a new release date: Instead of arriving in 2025 as planned, it's now set to arrive on February 10, 2026. And there's actually a pretty good reason for the delay... Read more.View the full article

If you've ever felt like playing a video game that's like a digital snuff film with retro graphics, Steam Next Fest has your back. PIGFACE is now just a couple months away from launching in early access on Steam, but the June 2025 Steam Next Fest demo for the game is now live and ready for you to get your hands dirty with in all of its grimy and violent glory. Image via DreadXP "You wake up with an explosive headache in a pool of your own blood," the game's description says. "You're Exit, a terrible woman whose awful past has finally caught up to her. Fulfill contracts for the people who drilled into your skull — guns-blazing, slow and tactical — it doesn’t matter. They know you’ll do whatever it takes." PIGFACE evokes memories of similar ultraviolent games before it, such as Manhunt on PS2. But it also has similar qualities as Hotline Miami as you make your way through levels, figuring out the best course of action to take down the people you must kill. As Exit, with an explosive drilled into the base of your skull that your blackmailers can blow at any time, you take up contracts for whoever is blackmailing you to do their dirty work for ("they know what you’ve done and now they have a job for you," the Steam page says), and the rest is in your hands. There are melee weapons, guns, Kevlar vests, and more for you to pick up and purchase on your missions. The demo contains the tutorial and one replayable level at a farmhouse where you're tasked with sneaking or shooting your way around, slaughtering all of your targets patrolling the area. Why? That's for the main game to explain. But for now, the demo holds promise as a game that could be a hit with FPS players, speedrunners, and those who enjoyed Manhunt growing up before it started to get a little too much press and way too much heat for its depictions of violence. [Hidden Content] The PIGFACE demo is available now, and the game is scheduled to drop on Steam Early Access in early August. The post PIGFACE is like if Manhunt and Hotline Miami had an FPS baby appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

GOG is expanding its offerings with a new focus on preservation and content curation. The Polish company has added a dedicated section for "one-click" game mods, offering free additional content for games sold through its store. The goal, according to the developers, is to simplify the entire process for users. Read Entire Article View the full article

InZOI director and producer Hyungjun "Kjun" Kim has revealed new features and improvements added to the game's forthcoming update, which has been rescheduled for release on June 13. Players previously expected the first major update for InZOIto arrive in May; however, an announcement made by developer InZOI Studio's decision to focus efforts on further polishing meant players would have to wait a bit longer for promised additions, such as improved emotions and an official modding toolkit. View the full article

Doom 3 is far from the best entry to the long-running FPS series, but a moody atmosphere, created by impressive lighting technology, still makes its Martian setting a compelling place to explore. It's also helped a group of modders called Team Future to use the game as the foundation for a sprawling expansion, Doom 3: Phobos, that adds a lengthy, unofficial story spin-off to the game well worth checking out. Now, as part of GOG's effort to streamline its users' ability to easily find and install mods, Phobos has been relaunched on the platform. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: QuakeCon ***** gives you up to 85% off these essential FPS games Get Bethesda's best games for dirt cheap ahead of Starfield Steam's top modern FPS games are up to 90% off, but not for long View the full article

World of Warcraft will soon allow players to pick up Puzzling Cartel Chip quests from weeks they missed out on to quickly catch up to other characters. This highly-requested feature for the World of Warcraft Season 2 Turbo Boost goes live with the weekly reset starting June 10. View the full article

Outersloth has been "an immense success" for the Among Us devsView the full article

Infinity Nikki has unveiled footage of Version 1.6, promising a light-hearted season with two fantasy-themed outfits – that of a fairy godmother and a dashing prince. While Infinity Nikki has taken a heavy blow to its reputation with the disastrous launch of Version 1.5, Infold appears to have taken a step back to reassess its direction for the dress-up gacha. Version 1.6 was delayed for a week, and rumors imply that a brand-new zone was cut from Version 1.8 in favor of focusing on the game's current and upcoming features. View the full article

Digimon Story: Time Stranger will only run at 30 frames per second on consoles, much to the disappointment of fans hoping for a smoother gaming experience. First revealed at the February 2025 PlayStation State of Play livestream, Digimon Story: Time Strangerwill have gamers once again partnering with Digital Monsters to protect the world from destruction at the hands of a mysterious threat across time and space. During the recent June 4 State of Play, the gamewould finally confirm its October 3 release date and provide fans with another look at the many Digimon they will be able to recruit as part of the ADAMAS organization. View the full article

Disney Dreamlight Valley developer Gameloft does an amazing job of listening to fans and making changes based on what the players want. With every update, the studio addresses more pain points, adding exciting quality-of-life updates along with new Disney characters. For instance, in the last few updates, Dreamlight Valley added the ability to search for ingredients and recipes, unmake crafted items into their components, and expand chest and closet storage—all updates that were highly requested by the community. View the full article

Capcom could reveal more news about the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem later in June, according to an insider on social media. Although Resident Evil Requiem will not be released until February 27, 2026, several details about the ninth mainline entry in Capcom's signature survival horror franchise remain unanswered. View the full article

There's something particularly appealing about horror games set in space stations. From Dead Space to Alien Isolation, the sense of being trapped not only in a branching, monster-infested building but also being stranded out in the unlivable expanses of outer space makes every threat especially terrifying. Katanaut understands this, and now, thanks to the launch of a new demo on Steam, players can get a feel for both its demanding, Dead Cells style roguelike action and its foreboding, blood soaked space station setting. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Roguelite Katanaut is Dead Space with cyber-ninjas and you can play it now View the full article