A game that sees you forcibly kidnapped, smuggled aboard a mega yacht dubbed The Avarice, and made to play ****** billionaires at lethal dice poker just got a new trailer, and it looks as funky as you’d expect. Dead Finger Dice: A Billionaire Killing Game is its uber-snappy name, and it’s coming to Steam this summer. Psychroma and Raptor Boyfriend developers Rocket Adrift Games released a trailer for this roguelike dice builder as part of yesterday’s The Mix showcase, and as soon as I clapped my eyes on it, I was intrigued. Read more View the full article
With Oblivion Remastered sucking up everyone's time, there's a whole new generation of people getting to enjoy Cyrodiil's weird NPCs—and for us Oblivion vets, it's a chance to reconnect with some old pals. There was so much to love about Bethesda's gargantuan RPG back in 2006, but the vast array of eccentric characters wandering around the world, doing their own thing, really set it apart from the previous Elder Scrolls... Read more.View the full article
Space Marine 2 patch 8 is bringing us more than just the new Siege mode, and the good news is that you don't have to wait for weeks to try it. The new update for one of the best Warhammer 40k games also includes a long-requested overhaul for the Absolute difficulty, and a new way to play the Bulwark class. If you're a Steam player, the Space Marine 2 public test server (PTS) has just opened its doors once again, meaning you can dive into an early version of the patch and test out the changes. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Big Space Marine 2 update will introduce brutally tough new Siege mode Space Marine 2 mods are about to explode as Saber releases entire toolset New Space Marine 2 mod lets you play co-op with 12 people, and it's utter chaos View the full article
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds could be getting some DLC guest appearances from SpongeBob SquarePants and other hit Nickelodeon shows, according to a new round of leaks.Sonic Racing: CrossWorldsstands out from previous Sonic racing titles by allowing players to warp to classicenvironments using ring-like portals. View the full article
Certain characteristics of Dagger Directive might convince you that it's a milsim shooter in the vein of Ground Branch or Arma. Bullets are affected by distance and velocity. Both you and your enemies will die if you're hit even once. Weapons are expansively customizable and, especially without suppressors, plausibly, realistically loud. But this is something else. So far, the boomer shooter trend has been primarily built on our collective memories of Doom, Quake, and Half-Life. Dagger Directive, published by old-school PC icon Microprose, brings Novalogic's Delta Force, the original Rainbow Six, and 2001's Ghost Recon into the inspiration pool. But even then, it's more than just a tribute act. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Realistic and brutal, new FPS game Dagger Directive revives classic Ghost Recon New tactical FPS Dagger Directive feels just like classic Ghost Recon View the full article
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The Unreal Engine 5-powered Hell is Us is still three months away from its official September 4 launch date, but you can try out the free demo on Steam now. Read Entire Article View the full article
Some Cyberpunk 2077 fans believe a second DLC could be in active development after one individual discovered new information on a developer's LinkedIn page. While CD Projekt Red is the main development team for Cyberpunk 2077, the Polish-based studio recently partnered with Virtuos to assist in the development of update 2.2, which brought some brand new features to the hit RPG. But now some users are speculating that Virtuos could be actively developing more content for Cyberpunk 2077. View the full article
Remedy's highly anticipated co-op shooter is out soon, and the FBC Firebreak system requirements are looking very reasonable at first glance, but remarkably, we have another case of upscaling being used to possibly list older PC hardware, which is somewhat misleading. You won't need the best graphics card to run this supernatural FPS, but you are going to need Nvidia DLSS or AMD FSR, just like the Hell is Us system requirements, which admit to using upscaling at all tiers. More baffling is the fact that FBC Firebreak is using a version of the Northlight Engine, Remedy's in-house creation that has been in use since 2016, so it's not like this decision is driven by the introduction of a powerful new engine. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: After Alan Wake and Control, Remedy's new FPS is "almost violating" its formula FBC Firebreak is a frenzied and flexible co-op FPS I can't wait to play again FBC Firebreak is nearly here, but you can try the zany Control FPS before launch View the full article
Nintendo Switch exclusive game My Cozy Room is coming to PC (via Steam), PlayStation, and Xbox on June 26. Following the game’s positive reception, developer RedDeer.Games has decided to bring this relaxing sandbox game beyond just Nintendo fans—and now, players on all platforms will be able to try it out. View the full article
Witcher fans have naturally been busy poring over The Witcher 4’s tech demo in search of interesting details beyond the big obvious teases. One group on Reddit reckon their ears picked up the voice of Witcher 3 actor Richard Hawley. Hawley voiced a few characters in Gerry from the Riviera’s RPG clash with the Wild Hunt, with Caleb Menge, Francis Bedlam, and Redanian schemer Sigismund Dijkstra all boasting his dulcet tones. It’s that last one that’ll likely have lodged the actor’s voice into your brain. Read more View the full article
Epic Games boss Tim Sweeney believes small teams will soon be able to use AI prompts to make video games on the scale of Nintendo masterpiece The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Speaking to IGN at Epic’s State of Unreal 2025 event (where CD Projekt revealed a stunning The Witcher 4 tech demo), Sweeney said AI prompts will be “a fundamental part” of game engines, and will result in “entirely new genres of games invented that weren't possible or practical before” without it. “Every significant advance in technology has led to the rise of new games,” Sweeney explained. “I remember 3D gaming just became possible and then Doom and Wolfenstein introduced the 3D shooter. The battle royal genre itself only became possible when you had enough performance on hardware and engines that you could have a hundred players in a single play space. “AI characters giving you the possibility of infinite dialogue with a really simple setup for creators means small teams will be able to create games with immense amounts of characters and immense and interactive worlds. What would it take for a 10-person team to build a game like Zelda Breath of the Wild in which the AI is just doing all the dialogue and you're just writing some character synopsis? That's totally going to be within reach over the next few years.” Sweeney’s enthusiasm around AI is no secret, of course, and Epic Games is all in. AI Darth Vader hit Fortnite last month in a first for the all-encompassing battle royale. He can serenade you, join and leave squads at will, respond intelligently to the player, issue impromptu dialogue, summarize gameplay events, and warn the player if something's about to go down. Darth Vader is voiced by the inimitable James Earl Jones, who died in September 2024 at the age of 93. This AI version of his voice, powered by Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash model and ElevenLabs' Flash v2.5, is used with the Jones family's permission. This sparked a debate about the ethics of generative AI, particularly when it comes to NPCs such as Darth Vader that revive the voice of dead actors. Sweeney, though, believes AI technology is ultimately of net benefit to society, despite some drawbacks. “I see AI as technology that's ultimately there to empower human creators to create stuff more efficiently,” he said. “I think that's a good thing. It's unfortunate that the advent of modern AI has been tainted by companies just ripping massive amounts of content off of other companies and individuals on the web. But as a base level technology, it should be a multiplying factor and multiplying force on our abilities. “Certainly enabling indie teams to build ******* and better games means also enabling AAA teams to build staggering, immense huge games and to polish it ever further. So I think there's going to be a massive evolution as everybody scrambles to learn new skills as you get on top of what's possible here. But I think as with any other technology that's improved our lives, the ultimate net opportunity for people is higher.” Undeterred by any backlash to AI Darth Vader, Epic has announced plans to let people create their own AI NPCs in Fortnite. Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article
With so many diverse MMORPG worlds to choose from these days, it can be hard to pick one. I've personally lost weeks to Final Fantasy 14's Eorzea, but World of Warcraft's Azeroth and ESO's Tamriel continue to invite me back, and I just can't say no. Then there's the continent of Tyria, the land of Guild Wars 2. This free-to-play MMO has been going strong for more than a decade now, with last year's Janthir Wilds expansion introducing player housing and the two-handed spear weapon type. Now, JW's third and final major content update is here, called Absolution, with plenty of reasons to jump back in. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Guild Wars 2 Twitch drops and how to claim Guild Wars 2's huge Janthir Wilds update adds new region, brings back old Relics A new Guild Wars game might be happening as mysterious playtest appears on Steam View the full article
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There are a lot of adorable critters running around the Valley and Eternity Isle in Disney Dreamlight Valley, and each of them has its own unique tastes and behaviour. Each critter can become a companion if they trust you enough, but earning that trust is easier said than done. Whether you’re desperate for a Raccoon to follow you everywhere you go or want a Cobra to be your best bud, you need to learn their likes and dislikes as well as how to approach each animal. While some critters don’t mind your presence, others will repeatedly run away and entice you into chasing them. There’s a lot to remember, but it soon becomes second nature, especially for your personal favorites. Let's uncover every Disney Dreamlight Valley critter's favorite foods and some tips for approaching each animal. Table of contentsHow to befriend critters in Dreamlight ValleyHow to befriend critters on Eternity IsleHow to befriend critters in Storybook ValeHow to befriend critters in Dreamlight ValleyHow to feed Squirrels Image by Destructoid LocationFavorite foodHow to approachPlazaPeanutsSquirrels don’t run away, so you can simply approach them directly. Squirrels are the first critters you'll encounter in Disney Dreamlight Valley. They live in the Plaza and have a preference for peanuts. You can purchase peanuts from Remy's restaurant shop. Squirrels won't run away from you when you approach them, letting you freely interact and feed them. How to feed Rabbits Image by Destructoid LocationFavorite foodHow to approachPeaceful MeadowCarrotsRabbits will run away three times. Chase after them until you can interact with them. Next up is rabbits, who you'll mainly find in Peaceful Meadow early in your playthrough. Their favorite food is carrots, which you can purchase from Goofy's stall or grow from seeds you obtain from the Meadow's Night Thorns. Unlike squirrels, you'll have to chase rabbits around three times before they stop and let you feed them. How to feed Turtles Image by Destructoid LocationFavorite foodHow to approachDazzle BeachSeaweedAs you approach, a Turtle will hide inside its shell. Wait a few moments until it reappears before interacting with them. On the right side of Disney Dreamlight Valley's map is Dazzle Beach, a coastal biome that houses adorable sea turtles. Their favorite food is seaweed, which you can find in any biome. Your best strategy for obtaining this resource is to avoid bubbling ripples while fishing. The sea turtle is the first critter you need to be cautious around. As you approach it, it'll hide in its shell for a few second before reappearing. When the turtle hides, stop moving for a second and wait for it to reveal itself again before moving again. Repeat this until you're in range to feed it. How to feed Raccoons Image by Destructoid LocationFavorite foodHow to approachForest of ValorBlueberriesApproach only when the Raccoon’s head is down, or they will run away. Interact once you are close enough. Right above Dazzle Beach is the Forest of Valor, a wooded region full of raccoons. Raccoons love their regional food, with blueberries being their favorite. You'll find blueberries inside bushes scattered around the forest. As you enter their detection range, they'll go on alert, searching the area for predators and fleeing when it finds one. In this case, it's you. As they do this, stop moving until their head's down before continuing to move, repeating until you're within the raccoon's range. It'll then become passive, letting you feed it some blueberries. How to feed Crocodiles Image by Destructoid LocationFavorite foodHow to approachGlade of TrustLobsterApproach only when the Crocodile’s head is down, or they will run away. Interact once you are close enough. On the opposite side of the map is our first mid-game region, the Glade of Trust. Within the glade, you'll find several crocodiles waiting to eat their favorite food, lobsters. You can find lobsters by fishing in orange fishing spots within the Glade of Trust. The crocodile has an identical movement and detection pattern to raccoons. Its head will go up once you're in range, so you'll need to wait until relaxes before approaching. How to feed Foxes Image by Destructoid LocationFavorite foodHow to approachFrosted HeightsWhite SturgeonFoxes will run away three times. Chase after them until you can interact with them. Directly north of the Forest of Valor is Frosted Heights, a frozen tundra where you'll find numerous foxes. The fox's favorite food is the White Sturgeon, a rare fish you catch by fishing in orange spots within Frosted Heights. The fox has the same movement and detection pattern as rabbits. They'll run away as you approach, so keep chasing them down until they relax, allowing you to feed them some White Sturgeon and take one step closer to recruiting them as companions. How to feed Sunbirds Image by Destructoid Color variantFavorite foodEmerald SunbirdGreen or yellow HouseleekGolden SunbirdOrange or purple HouseleekOrchid SunbirdPink or purple HouseleekRed SunbirdRed or purple HouseleekTurquoise SunbirdPink or green Houseleek Sunbirds are a critter native to Sunlit Plateau, the desert-like region north of the Glade of Trust. They differ from other critters, as each differently colored Sunbird has it’s own favorite food. Their favorite food is Houseleek, a flower also found on Sunlit Plateau, with the bird's wing color determining the exact type. Sunbirds are friendly critters that will approach you without hesitation, much like squirrels. By the time you collect a few Houseleeks, you'll likely already have one nearby, ready to eat. If not, chase one down until it stops and lets you feed it some flowers. How to feed Ravens Image by Destructoid LocationFavorite foodHow to approachForgotten LandsAny five-star mealSimply walk up to them, as Ravens don’t fly away upon approaching them. Our last critter within Disney Dreamlight Valley's base game is the raven, an animal only found within the Forgotten Lands. They have an expensive taste, with five-star meals being their favorite food. Like squirrels and sunbirds, you can easily walk up to them to feed them. The easiest five-star meal to produce is a Large Seafood Platter, as it simply requires four Shellfish—Clams, Oysters or Scallops from Dazzle Beach's shores—and a Lemon, which can be foraged from trees in the Forest of Valor or Glade of Trust. How to befriend critters on Eternity IsleHow to feed Monkeys Image by Destructoid LocationFavorite foodHow to approachAncient’s LandingBanana SplitA Monkey will run away when you approach. Chase after it until it allows you to interact with them. Our first Rift in Time critter is monkeys that reside in Ancient's Landing. Their favorite food is the banana split, which you can create using the following ingredients: Slush IceBananaMilkSugarcaneAny sweets They have the same movement pattern as rabbits and foxes. Once you approach them, they'll mischievously run away. Continue chasing it until it stops and lets you feed it some delicious banana splits. How to feed Cobras Image by Destructoid LocationFavorite foodHow to approachGlittering DunesEggsApproach only when the Cobra’s head is down, or they will run away. Interact once you are close enough. Next is the Cobra, a critter native to the Glittering Dunes. Their favorite food is eggs, which you can easily buy from the Chez Remy restaurant's kitchen shop. Like raccoons and crocodiles, you'll need to watch its head while approaching it. How to feed Capybaras Image by Destructoid LocationFavorite foodHow to approachWild TangleCabbageJust walk up to them. Capybaras don’t run away when approached. Our final A Rift in Time critter is the capybaras of the Wild Tangle. Their favorite food is cabbages, available from Goofy's Wild Tangle stalls. Like the real world, capybaras are chill creatures. You don't need to watch for any special movement patterns with them. Just walk up to them and give them a cabbage to make them happy. How to befriend critters in Storybook ValeHow to feed owls Image by Destructoid LocationFavorite foodHow to approachThe BindBarleyJust walk up to them. Owls don’t run away when you approach them. Our next set of animals are those from the Storybook Vale, with The Bind's owls being the first you'll encounter. Their favorite food is barley, a grain purchased from Goofy's stall in The Bind. Like regular birds in Disney Dreamlight Valley's base game, you can walk up to owls and feed them without them going on alert or flying away. How to feed Pegasuses Image by Destructoid LocationFavorite foodHow to approachMythopiaFour-star vegetable-based mealsThe Pegasus will run away when you approach. Chase after it until you can interact with them. Next is the Pegasus, an adorable critter that runs around Mythopia. They have a peculiar diet, eating only four-star or higher meals that are vegetable-based. If there's any meat within the dish, they won't be a fan. Like rabbits and foxes, Pegasuses will run away as you approach them. You'll need to chase them down to tire them out, letting you feed them some food and get another step closer to unlocking every critter as a companion. How to feed baby dragons Image by Destructoid LocationFavorite foodHow to approachEverafterPure Ice and MagmaApproach only when the dragon’s head is down, or they will run away. Interact once you are close enough. Our last Storybook Vale critter is the baby dragons within Everafter. They have two favorite dishes—Pure Ice and Magma—that you can find within Everafter and Mythopia. Unlike owls and Pegasuses, they'll go on alert as you approach them, so watch their head patterns and move carefully to avoid scaring them. Over time, you'll notice that every animal has different colors and appearances. Although this doesn't affect their behavior and favorite food, you can unlock each variant as unique companions. However, they only appear at specific times, so knowing every Disney Dreamlight Valley critter's schedule will help narrow down your search. The post All Critters favorite foods in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
After spending several GPU generations struggling to climb out of limbo, AMD is now determined to fight back. Thanks to some very aggressive pricing and its new supremely capable RDNA 4 graphics architecture, the Radeon RX 9070 XT has already made a big splash, despite its largely fictional MSRP, and now AMD has Nvidia's GeForce RTX 5060 series in its sights with its new GPU, which we're testing now for our AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT review. Costing just $349 for the 16GB version, this new AMD GPU undercuts the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB by $80, at least in terms of MSRP, while the 8GB version has the same $299 price as the RTX 5060, while offering a lot more GPU power. Has AMD just made the best graphics card for gamers on a budget? I've been running the new GPU in loads of the latest games, as well as some older ones, to find out. [site_jumplinks] Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: PC gamers are rejecting the latest AMD Radeon GPUs, buying Nvidia cards instead AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D reportedly won't get cooked by ASRock motherboards any more AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT benchmarks leak, look loads faster than predecessor View the full article
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