Bethesda’s former head of publishing, Pete Hines, has said he decided to quit the company because he felt that The Elder Scrolls publisher is “part of something that is not authentic and is not genuine”. Hines quit Bethesda in 2023, after 24 years at the company, shortly after the release of Starfield, which was its first game since Microsoft acquired its parent company ZeniMax Media in 2021 in a $7.5bn deal. Speaking in a frank interview with Firezide Chat, the former Bethesda veteran claimed that it was always his intention to leave the company after Starfield shipped, and suggested that he was unhappy with the direction of the company, post-Microsoft acquisition. Read More... View the full article
Dark Souls is one of the most iconic and beloved franchises in FromSoftware history, and it's hard to believe it's been an entire decade since the most recent game was released. Since Dark Souls 3's release ten years ago, fans of the franchise have been hoping against hope that a revival is in the cards, though it doesn't seem likely Dark Souls 4 is going to happen anytime soon. View the full article
Resident Evil Requiemis missing one of Leon's most iconic associates, but the game's upcoming expansion might rectify the situation. With the latest entry's focus on Leon and new protagonist Grace Ashcroft, fan-favorite femme fatale Ada Wong is sadly absent from the entire affair. View the full article
You may have thought Marvel Rivals was just a weirdly horny hero shooter with that one shark people like in it. Guangyun Chen, creative director for Marvel Rivals at NetEase, would like to prove you wrong. As he recently told FRVR, "Our goal is to shift from being 'just a shooter' to a comprehensive Marvel 'moving anime' experience.".. Read more.View the full article
A story circulated that Rockstar Games had been hacked and that a group of hackers wanted to be paid a ransom or they would release the company’s secrets. That rumor suggested that Grand Theft Auto VI, one of the biggest games of all time coming from Rockstar on November 19, was at risk. But a spokesperson for Rockstar denied that was the case. .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 Rockstar Games says data breach was with a third party that and has no impact on company or players appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article
Despite being one of Ubisoft's worst-kept secrets in recent years, the remake of Assassin's Creed 4: ****** Flag finally received official confirmation during a blog post a few weeks back, revitalizing interest in one of the series' most popular settings. While there's plenty of reason to be excited over the ****** Flag Resynced remake that's on the horizon, others are still wishing we had an official sequel to look forward to instead. View the full article
You've been playing 1000xResist for half a dozen chapters, enjoying changes in perspective and mechanics with each chapter shift. Yet the sudden jump to video still feels unusual when it happens—recorded footage of Hong Kong suddenly taking the place of a cutscene in the middle of the game. As creative director Remy Siu says, that decision came about "really out of desperation.".. Read more.View the full article
Warhammer 40k is due for a massive update this year, in the form of a brand new edition of the venerable sci-fi wargame. In a positive turn, Games Workshop is making moves to modernize how objectives work on the battlefields of the far future, giving us a rundown of its plans in an update on the Warhammer Community blog. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Warhammer 40k's ultimate toxic bromance is coming to its bullet heaven spinoff Warhammer 40k terrain rules in 11th edition Why hasn't Warhammer 40k Armageddon revealed a must-have mini yet? View the full article
While tales of success in the board game world are often cause for celebration, not every title is lucky enough to keep its head above capitalism's proverbial waters. Fantasy Flight Games is slated to discontinue Descent: Legends of the Dark, a charming dungeon delver in the mold of genre classic HeroQuest. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: One of the best TTRPGs ever is being curated into a fanmade megabook Unpack loads of D&D-style fun with this inventory management RPG "We had one shot": How first-time board game designers turned Whisker Wars into a crowdfunding success, despite "terrifying" tariffs View the full article
Warhammer 40k is due for a massive update this year, in the form of a brand new edition of the venerable sci-fi wargame. In a positive turn, Games Workshop is making moves to modernize how objectives work on the battlefields of the far future, giving us a rundown of its plans in an update on the Warhammer Community blog. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Warhammer 40k's ultimate toxic bromance is coming to its bullet heaven spinoff Warhammer 40k terrain rules in 11th edition Why hasn't Warhammer 40k Armageddon revealed a must-have mini yet? View the full article
The School Room is one of six shelters available in Road to Vostok, and it's arguably the hardest one to unlock. The condition is tied to finding three Oil Samples that are all located on the Terminal map. The Terminal is in Vostok, which is a permadeath zone. In simple words, your game is truly over if you die. Let's figure out how you can find these samples to get yourself a shelter in Vostok. How to get Oil Samples in Road to Vostok Before we deep dive into the process, the School Room can be unlocked with a key. You can get this key if you're lucky. Whether you find it or not is based on your luck, but you don't have to work hard to find the samples. If you don't want to rely on your luck, read on. The Oil Samples are all located on the Terminal map, so you'll need to have access to Vostok. From Outpost, you'll first need to go to Minefield. This is an extremely dangerous area as it's filled with mines. To reduce your risks of dying, you should stick to the edge of the map. You'll still find mines, but they will be fewer in number. The mines, honestly, are not a big problem if you're careful. The actual problem is the AI enemies that patrol these locations. Once you reach the Apartments from Minefield, you'll be able to reach the Terminal. There are several NPCs that can shred you if you're not careful. Image via Road to Vostok Ideally, you'll want to use one of the large tanks in Terminal to scout the area. However, I have always found enemies patrolling them, which means that you'll need to be on your toes. To make matters more difficult, the exact locations of the tanks will be different. However, the samples will always spawn at the Terminal, which is some solace. You can bring all three together or across multiple runs. Finding all three in a single run is difficult, but going to the Terminal multiple times isn't fun either. Image via Road to Vostok Typically, you'll find these samples near and under the pipes in Terminal. I found them between the large tanks, and yes, there are enemies around. Hence, you'll have to be swift when adding the samples to your inventory. Once you manage to bring all three samples, you'll be able to unlock the School Room shelter. It's the best choice if you're looking to farm medicine, which is almost always necessary to have. Hence, the risk is worth the rewards. However, just go the lucky route and hope to find the key from random drops if you don't want to risk a permadeath. There are five more shelters you get to unlock to save your resources and in-game progression on your journey. The post How to find Oil Samples and unlock School Room in Road to Vostok appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The Shifting Sands DLC is available for free to all old and new owners of Soulmask, and there are four new masks to be found. Once you've unlocked the DLC, you'll be able to get all of them added to your existing collection. Whether you're a returning player or someone new, this guide will help you out immensely. Table of contentsHow to find all the Shifting Sands masks in SoulmaskSobek Mask: Abyss OverlordAnubis Mask: Doomsday JudgmentAmun-Ra Mask: Glorious HymnHow to find all the Shifting Sands masks in Soulmask Here's the list of all new masks you can get from the Shifting Sands DLC. Horus Mask: Celestial WingsAnubis Mask: Doomsday JudgmentSobek Mask: Abyss OverlordAmun-Ra Mask: Glorious Hymn The Horus Mask, aka Celestial Wings, is unlocked by default. It's the first new mask you'll receive when you start falling from the sky. You won't have to do any extra work to grab the mask, which also allows you to fly in Mimicry mode. However, obtaining the remaining ones isn't so simple. Sobek Mask: Abyss Overlord Image via Qooland Games To obtain this mask, you'll have to defeat the pyramid boss at the Three River Junction. It's near a portal named Barren Sandland, and you'll find the Ancient Pyramid near it. This is where you'll encounter Sobek, and it's a difficult battle at the start of the DLC. Once you defeat Sobek, you'll get the mask. The Abyss Overlord is extremely useful for underwater survival. You'll have a ******* pool of Oxygen that allows you to breathe longer. You'll also swim faster and reduce the incoming damage from arrows. Once active, you'll also recover HP from self-healing, along with 20% Crit buff. Anubis Mask: Doomsday Judgment Image via Qooland Games To get this mask, you'll have to defeat Anubis near Sunken City. There's a mysterious portal that you can use for fast travel. You'll find an Ancient Pyramid to its north, and you'll get the key to a nearby pyramid that contains the mask. When in Mimicry mode, you'll change into Anubis, and there are several benefits. The duration of all bandages when you apply them will be increased by 50%. If you get affected by status effects, it will be inflicted on the target instead. Killing marked enemies in Mimicry mode will raise as your undead army to fight beside you. Amun-Ra Mask: Glorious Hymn Image via Qoogames Games To get this mask, you'll have to head north of the river junction all the way to Rock Lake. There, you'll find the Rock Lake mysterious portal, with an Ancient Pyramid to its north. Head inside, and you'll find the Scarab boss. Defeat the boss, and you'll get the Glorious Hymn. The mask can convert solar energy to enhance your abilities. You can use the laser energy to expose the weak points of enemies. When you're in Mimicry mode, it will create energy pulses. These pulses deal damage to enemies when they're within a certain radius. You can also use the ability to burn enemies in front of you and deal damage over time. The post All masks in Soulmask Shifting Sands and how to get them appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
It's no secret that arcade fighters reward absurd precision and reaction times, and that means you need robust netcode if you want to play these games online and have a good time. While rollback netcode has recently become the standard for big name fighters, the communities behind older games are understandably eager to see it come to the classics—so much so in one case that there's a big pile of cash in it for capable modders... Read more.View the full article
The Pokémon Center store sells not only Pokémon cards, but also an eclectic collection of TCG accessories that often aren't available anywhere else. From polypropylene Snorlax playmats to an anniversary celebration collection depicting Nidorino and Gengar duking it out. The team they have brewing up new accessory ideas must be pretty busy. If they're looking to go on holiday, their latest offering shows a variety of Pokémon destinations they could potentially travel to if only they were actually real places. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This promo Snorlax Pokémon card is reaching silly prices on the secondary market Lego's Pokemon card design contest already has some truly stunning entries Seriously, where are the Pokemon TCG's Chaos Rising preorders? View the full article
The new Magic: the Gathering set Secrets of Strixhaven features 5 sorceries with the new 'Paradigm' mechanic. Paradigm spells go into exile when they're cast, and then replay themselves on each of their controller's subsequent main phases at no cost. This has the potential to be pretty powerful, but it's actually inspired by an infamously underwhelming mechanic from 2005. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: MTG card that's a fantastic finisher in the best Strixhaven deck sees a speedy 270% spike This busted new Strixhaven MTG card is a must-have new toy for a top Commander This shocking MTG Secrets of Strixhaven reprint is going to throw prereleases into chaos View the full article
The Pokémon Center store sells not only Pokémon cards, but also an eclectic collection of TCG accessories that often aren't available anywhere else. From polypropylene Snorlax playmats to an anniversary celebration collection depicting Nidorino and Gengar duking it out. The team they have brewing up new accessory ideas must be pretty busy. If they're looking to go on holiday, their latest offering shows a variety of Pokémon destinations they could potentially travel to if only they were actually real places. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This promo Snorlax Pokémon card is reaching silly prices on the secondary market Lego's Pokemon card design contest already has some truly stunning entries Seriously, where are the Pokemon TCG's Chaos Rising preorders? View the full article
Pokemon TCG Live is giving fans some free packs of the game's newest expansion and full-art cards for the digital trading card game for a limited time. Pokemon TCG Live players will need to act fast, however, with the code set to expire in May. View the full article
s reported by The Toyark, Hasbro recently opened preorders for an Amazon-exclusive action figure two-pack in its primo ****** Series line, one that revisits the all-timer Star Wars RPG and perennial PC Gamer favorite, Knights of the Old Republic 2: The Sith Lords. Unfortunately, the dang thing's already sold out... Read more.View the full article
A new weekend has arrived, and today, you can save big on the Resident Evil Generation Pack, M5 MacBook Air, Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2, and more. Check out our top picks for Saturday, April 11, below. Resident Evil Generation Pack Still Available The Resident Evil Generation Pack is still available at Amazon for $89.99, and this is one deal you do not want to miss. This collection packs in Resident Evil VII, Resident Evil Village, and Resident Evil Requiem all for $89.99, which means you are essentially paying $10 for both VII and Village. Capcom has removed this deal as of March 31 digitally, and it's only a matter of time before it's gone physically, too. M5 MacBook Air for $949 You can score an M5 MacBook Air for $949 today, saving you 14% off the usual price. This 13-inch model includes 16GB RAM, 512GB of SSD storage, and more. If you're on the hunt for a new laptop, look no further than this M5 MacBook Air. Marathon DualSense for $71.82 You can score the limited edition Marathon DualSense controller for $71.82 on Amazon today. This controller features unique designs inspired by the game and its iconography. Normally priced at $84.99, this deal saves you 15%, which is perfect for anyone in need of a new controller. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 for $54.99 Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 released for Nintendo Switch last Fall, and today, you can score this double pack for $54.99 at Woot! These two adventures are some of Mario's greatest, making this a must-own game for any Switch owner. Plus, there's a free update for Nintendo Switch 2 that enables 4K support. Sony WH-1000XM5 Headphones for $249.99 Amazon has the incredible Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones on ***** today for $249.99. In our 9/10 review, we wrote, "The Sony WH-1000XM5 is hands down the best sounding and most impressive noise-canceling headphones around. They demand a high premium but the cost of audio excellence is well worth it with this pair of headphones." Xenoblade Chronicles 2 for $44.99 Xenoblade Chronicles 2 is one of the best RPGs available on the Nintendo Switch. While the game's resolution on Switch 2 was initially quite disappointing, the recent Handheld Mode Boost feature has allowed XC2 to look better than ever before. Featuring a rich combat system, a gripping narrative, an expansive world, and beloved characters that are still talked about to this day, you cannot go wrong with jumping into this incredible game. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter for $49.99 Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is the very first entry in the beloved Trails series, and this remake from last year brought new life into the original game. Considering 2nd Chapter is set to release later this year, this is a great time to pick up 1st Chapter if you've never had a chance to check it out. View the full article
Steam has still managed to dominate the PC market with its sheer amount of offerings, from countless free games, exclusive features, and hardware options, but a recent leak is yet another reason why you'll never want to swap to another storefront anytime soon. View the full article
Arknights: Endfield 1.2 brings in the conclusion to the Wuling story, a new playable operator, additions to the factory-building systems, and more. View the full article
The Bottom Corner Evolution is now live in FC 26, and you can spend a few coins to get some fantastic upgrades on a card of your choice. The latest evolution is available for 15,000 coins, and you can use it up to two times. There are some really interesting boosts on offer, so let's look at the best candidates for the upgrades. Table of contentsFC 26 Bottom Corner Evolution requirementsFC 26 Bottom Corner Evolution upgradesBest players to use in Bottom Corner EvolutionFC 26 Bottom Corner Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of Bottom Corner Evolution in FC 26. Overall: Max 88PlayStyle: Max 10PlayStyle+: Max 2Not Rarity: World Tour Silver StarsNot Position: GKFC 26 Bottom Corner Evolution upgrades The evolution has three upgrade levels, each with specific conditions to meet. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +1|89Finishing: +10|92Jumping: +5|93Positioning: +10|92Weak Foot: +4|5PlayStyles: Finesse Shot|8 Level 2 upgrades Curve: +5|93Long Shots: +10|92Shot Power: +10|92Volleys: +10|92Composure: +5|93PlayStyles: Gamechanger|8 Level 3 upgrades Heading Acc.: +5|93Penalties: +10|92PlayStyles+: Low Driven Shot|2PlayStyles: Precision Header Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 2 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 3 upgrade requirements Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game.Best players to use in Bottom Corner Evolution Here are some of my recommendations for this evolution. Carlos Espi LaLiga POTMMaza Future StarsOscar Bobb FC FantasyDanjuma ePremier LeagueSummerville Answer the CallFelle RTTFKudus Winter WildcardsDiomande Future StarsElanga ShowdownPedro Neto ThunderstruckWilliam Gomes RTTF The post Best players for FC 26 Bottom Corner Evolution appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Call of Duty, undoubtedly Activision's biggest franchise, has been part of Game Pass' Day One program since 2024. Two titles so far were available on release for Game Pass subscribers, but that could soon be wrapped up, according to Jez Corden. Corden, a reliable leaker of all things Microsoft, said in a stream last night that CoD could soon be taken out of Game Pass' Day One program, which'd make the franchise no longer available for subscribers on release. Being such a massive franchise, this would surely have a massive impact on the viability of higher Game Pass tiers, behind which Day One is currently locked. And Corden seems to think as much, saying "cracks" will inevitably start to show in Microsoft's gaming strategy if Call of Duty is taken out of Xbox Game Pass, which is becoming more and more certain as time goes by. "If [Microsoft takes] Call of Duty out of Game Pass this year, which is a possibility from what I've heard, I think it'll reveal some of the cracks in [its] strategy," Corden said. [Hidden Content] In response to a viewer commenting on the decline of Microsoft's gaming revenue, Corden said that "revenue is down because Call of Duty is down," which isn't only due to its availability on Game Pass but also its overall decline in quality and the rise of alternatives like Battlefield 6 that far outshone Activision's established, formulaic franchise. By removing CoD from Game Pass, Microsoft stands to "motivate" eager players to purchase the game instead, at no less than $70, potentially boosting the company's gaming revenue at least during the peak of CoD sales around launch. Offering it on Game Pass on release day inevitably weakens the franchise's strongest moment, so I could see the logic behind such a move. Nothing official has yet been published by either Microsoft or its subsidiary, Activision, so take all of this with a grain of salt. Game Pass has been shown, time and again, to heavily impact game sales, especially if a title is part of the Day One program or comes to Game Pass shortly after launch. Players are apparently ready to wait for a week or two to get the game via subscription rather than to buy into it immediately, severely hampering sales and player counts. The Outer Worlds 2 is a recent AAA example, as that game failed to reach any meaningful numbers on Steam, despite high reviews from critics and players alike, since it was available via Game Pass. The post Imminent removal of CoD from Game Pass will show ‘cracks’ in Microsoft’s gaming strategy, leaker suggests appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The Gavi vs Nico Gonzalez Showdown SBC is an interesting bit of content in FC 26, where you can choose between one of them. While the two cards have their own strengths, one of them will be eligible for significant upgrades. Let's look at how the two cards look in-game before you pick one of them to complete. Table of contentsFC 26 Gavi vs Nico Gonzalez Showdown SBC tasksGaviNico GonzalezWhich one should you pickFC 26 Gavi vs Nico Gonzalez Showdown SBC tasks It's important to look at the tasks you have to complete to get these cards. The two SBCs are priced pretty similarly. Gavi FC Barcelona Min. 1 Players from: FC BarcelonaMin. 1 Players: Team of the WeekMin. Team Rating: 86 LaLiga Min. 1 Players from: LALIGA EA SPORTSMin. Team Rating: 87Nico Gonzalez Atletico de Madrid Min. 1 Players from: Atlético de MadridMin. 1 Players: Team of the WeekMin. Team Rating: 86 LaLiga Min. 1 Players from: LALIGA EA SPORTSMin. Team Rating: 87Which one should you pick Both cards have great in-game stats, and they are very economical. Almost anyone should have the fodder required for completing the SBC. However, Gavi's item is better before the upgrades. He can operate in a couple of positions, and he is ideally suited to the CM position. He has two great playstyle+ in Tiki Taka and Pinged Pass. The rest of his playstyles are pretty great, and so are his passing stats. If he gets an upgrade, the card will improve a lot. If not, you should still be able to use this 89-rated item in an ongoing evolution. For 50,000 coins worth of fodder, it's a no-brainer. That said, Nico Gonzalez could be a good addition if you need an attacker. Moreover, Atletico will be playing the match at home, making them favorites in the clash (and Nico for the upgrades). However, Gavi will still be my choice, considering the respective pros and cons of both cards. The post FC 26 Gavi vs Nico Gonzalez Showdown SBC: Which one should you complete appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Lipovsky and Stein, who helped relaunch the Final Destination franchise with last year's entry that made $317 million worldwide on a $50 million budget, have signed a first-look deal with Sony that goes beyond Metal Gear. Read Entire Article View the full article
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Bethesda’s former head of publishing, Pete Hines, has said he decided to quit the company because he felt that The Elder Scrolls publisher is “part of something that is not authentic and is not genuine”. Hines quit Bethesda in 2023, after 24 years at the company, shortly after the release of Starfield, which was its first game since Microsoft acquired its parent company ZeniMax Media in 2021 in a $7.5bn deal. Speaking in a frank interview with Firezide Chat, the former Bethesda veteran claimed that it was always his intention to leave the company after Starfield shipped, and suggested that he was unhappy with the direction of the company, post-Microsoft acquisition. Read More... View the full article