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The largest ever game of Tetris was held this weekend, thanks to more than 2,000 synchronised drones in the Dubai skyline. The spectacle was part of the Red Bull Tetris World Final and powered by drone firm Lumasky, which transformed the sky into a playable Tetris canvas. Finalists Fehmi Atalar from Turkey and Leo Soloranzo from Peru each had five minutes of solo play on the drone-powered game, with the former winning with 168,566 points. Read More... View the full article

Геймдиректор The Last of Us и один из создателей Uncharted 2: Among Thieves и Uncharted 4: A Thief's End Брюс Стрейли признался, что покинул Naughty Dog, так как не хотел снова и снова создавать игры "одного и того же типа". Речь идёт о кинематографичных одиночных приключенческих боевиках с реалистичной графикой. View the full article

Phantom Blade Zero is a PlayStation 5 console exclusive for 12 months. S-GAME Studio's Wuxia action RPG launches on September 9, 2026 across PS5 and PC. Much like other initially PS5 console-exclusive games, such as Silent Hill 2 Remake, Phantom Blade Zero won't be available on "other consoles until at least 12 months after release date." This means Xbox Series X and S or Nintendo Switch 2 versions will have to wait until at least September 2027, if they are in indeed in S-GAME Studio's plans. PS5 console exclusivity comes from the teaser video added to the official PlayStation YouTube channel, which has a familiar blue notice at the end (thanks, MP1st). Phantom Blade Zero follows Soul, an assassin framed for a ******* trying to uncover the truth of what happened. Its release date was announced at The Game Awards alongside the launch of a new trailer, below, which has generated a great deal of excitement. Be sure to check out everything announced at The Game Awards 2025 for more, as well as the winners list in full. We've seen Phantom Blade a number of times since its original announcement, both in the form of trailers and hands-on previews. In our most recent look at Phantom Blade Zero this past October, we found the game to be delightfully difficult, with our previewer saying: "It never felt cheap; it just demanded more from me. In just over an hour of play, I was easily ten times the player I was when I started. It’s a feeling of achievement that is reserved for the very best action games on the planet. If the rest is anything like what I played at TGS, I feel like there’s a real chance that Phantom Blade 0 might be one of those games." Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky. View the full article

After years of remasters without a new entry to look forward to for so long, the Tomb Raider series finally got a massive announcement of two back-to-back games releasing in 2026 and 2027 at this year's Game Awards. While the news is excellent on its own for fans of the long-running action-adventure series, there's been no better time to jump into the series thanks to this massive new Steam *****. View the full article

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The results are in, game developers look to move forward to create Bullet Heaven as an official genre spawned from Vampire Survivors. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Red Dead Redemption 2 is a masterpiece of storytelling, a prequel the likes of which we'll probably not see for another decade at least. With Rockstar's decade-long development cycles now normalized, any rumblings of a threequel won't rear their heads and aim their pistols until my toddler has left school. If, for some strange reason, you've not played the lauded second instalment of the cowboy simulator, leaks suggest that you're in luck, as the game will be available for free before the year is out. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Grand Theft Auto's Dan Houser would be "sadder" to see Red Dead Redemption 3 happen without him than GTA 6 All Red Dead Redemption 2 cheats and how to use them Red Dead Redemption 2's Steam page has just changed, sparking remaster hopes View the full article

New content for Megabonk? As if I needed more reasons to load it up. The absolute indie gem survivor-like bullet heaven just got even *******. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's record-breaking performance at last week's The Game Awards has caught the eye of French president Emmanuel Macron, who celebrated the news of its Game of the Year award on Instagram over the weekend. Sandfall Interactive's role-playing game swept The Game Awards 2025 with nine wins, the most any video game has won in a single The Game Awards show. As well as Game of the Year, Clair Obscur won best narrative, best music, and best performance, fending off competition from Death Stranding 2, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hollow Knight: Silksong, Hades 2, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 to claim the top prize. Be sure to check out everything announced at The Game Awards 2025 for more, as well as the winners list in full. "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has just been named Game of the Year in Los Angeles. A historic first for a French title!" Macron exclaimed in French, appending an image of Gustave, Maelle, and Sciel. "Great pride for Montpellier and for France. Congratulations to the Sandfall Interactive team. For future generations and those that follow!" /www.instagram.com/p/DSLIasZjRgY/embed Of course, this isn't the first time Sandfall Interactive has received public backing from the French president — when the RPG sold 1 million copies in just three days, Macron also took to Instagram to say: "A million copies and to date, one of the best-rated games in history: and yes, it's French! Congratulations to Sandfall Interactive and all the creators of Expedition 33. You are a shining example of French audacity and creativity." While many commenters shared the President's excitement, some chose to remind him of the comments he made during France's 2023 riots in which he suggested young people had been poisoned or intoxicated by video game violence and social media. He later downplayed the comments, claiming he had "always considered that video games are an opportunity for France, for our youth, and their future, for our jobs and our economy," and stressed that he "expressed concerns at the end of June because video game conventions had been used by criminals to normalize violence on social media," adding: "It is this violence that I condemn, not video games themselves." Accepting the Game of the Year award to rapturous applause, Clair Obscur director Guillaume Broche thanked the "incredible team" at Sandfall Interactive, most of whom were in attendance and in costume. Broche extended his thanks to the "unsung heroes" of the video game industry, "the people who make tutorials on YouTube on how to make a game, because we had no idea how to make a game before." Clair Obscur launched in April right up against Bethesda's The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, with both games hitting Game Pass as day one releases. It was felt that Clair Obscur might struggle under those circumstances, but it enjoyed instant and significant popularity, and would go on to sell 5 million copies by October. IGN's Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 review returned a 9/10. We said: "Wearing its inspirations on its sleeve, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 paints itself into the pantheon of great RPGs with a brilliant combat system and a gripping, harrowing story." While accepting the Game of the Year award, Sandfall shadow-dropped new DLC and Patch 1.5.0, which introduces new location Verso's Drafts and some truly challenging boss fights. Are You Starting Clair Obscur: Expedition 33? Here's a Handy Guide for Beginners. Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP via Getty Images. Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky. View the full article

Released in November, Ctesiphon puts you in the role of a Galactic Bounty Hunter extraordinaire in a fresh retro styled futuristic boomer shooter. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Ready for the holiday *******, Klaus Veen's Treason is a fun looking 3-16 player party shooter of teamwork and betrayal that now has Native Linux support. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

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Quake II RTX released back in 2019, with NVIDIA using it to show off more ray tracing effects for their RTX GPUs but now they're done with it. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Indie hit ghostbusting game Phasmophobia is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Developer Kinetic Games used The Game Awards to announce a 2026 release window for Phasmophobia on Switch 2 without offering a firm release date. On Switch 2, up to four players can team up to conduct paranormal investigations across 14 terrifying maps and yes, Switch 2 players will be able to join pals on other platforms thanks to crossplay. The five-year-old game is also due to finally exit early access next year, too. "We’re over the moon to reveal that Phasmophobia is coming to Nintendo Switch 2. It’s something both our community and all of us at Kinetic Games have wanted for a long time, so we’re really happy this long-kept secret is finally out there," said Kinetic Games CEO and director, Daniel Knight. "With 1.0 on track for 2026, it’s an exciting time to have new players get to experience the game. We're so glad that Switch 2 players will be able to join us for everything that’s coming, as well as jump into the wealth of content we’ve added throughout 2025." It has indeed been a big year for Phasmo fans, with map reworks and the release of the all-new location, Nell's Diner. We also found out Phasmophobia is getting the Hollywood treatment in July. Horror specialist Blumhouse — the credits of which include Five Nights at Freddy's, The Conjuring, and M3gan — has partnered with the *** developer to create a feature film adaptation. At the moment, nothing else is known, so we're not yet sure who'll be writing or directing it, let alone starring in the movie, but in an interview with IGN, we asked art director Corey J. Dixon for his thoughts on how horror production company Blumhouse will translate Phasmophobia's genre-defining gameplay to the big screen. "We've got a really good partnership with Blumhouse. It's brilliant," Dixon said at the time. "It will be a Phasmophobia film, it won't just be a ghost hunting film — we're going to make sure it's a film that fans want to watch, and we're going to work with them really closely." Be sure to check out everything announced at The Game Awards 2025 for more, as well as the winners list in full. Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky. View the full article

The ever-popular Winter Wildcards are coming to FC 26 Ultimate Team ahead of the festive season, and the first set of leaks has already arrived on social media. Unlike other promos, there are no doubts over the eventual release of Winter Wildcards. We already have a Winter Wildcards item guaranteed from Season 3 rewards in Ultimate Team. However, more cards are coming to the promo soon, and the social media leaks have already signalled to us what to expect. Table of contents{LINK REMOVED}All FC 26 Winter Wildcards Team 1 players (leaks){LINK REMOVED}FC 26 Winter Wildcards Team 1 release countdownAll FC 26 Winter Wildcards Team 1 players (leaks) The only confirmed Winter Wildcards player is Gianfranco Zola. However, the following names are leaked to appear in the promo as part of the first team. Rafael LeaoClauda PinaClaudio PizarroIvan CordobaJulie FoudyGabriel MegalhaesZlatan IbrahimovicJurgen KohlerRonaldinnhoFederico ValverdeOusmane DembeleLuis FigoRonaldinhoZinedine Zidane Some of these cards will have two versions available for you to collect. Most of these cards will be released via packs once the promo goes live. However, we can also expect to get promo items from SBCs and objectives. I am sure that we will have more leaks once we get close to the release date. FC 26 Winter Wildcards Team 1 release countdown The first team for Winter Wildcards is expected to be launched after the Unbreakables promo expires. The cards will be added to Ultimate Team on Friday, Dec. 19. The following countdown will expire when the promo goes live. [hurrytimer id="1155182"] The countdown is based on the following timings. 10am PT12pm CT1pm ET6pm UTC7pm CET This is the usual schedule that EA Sports follows when it comes to the launch of any promo. It will be interesting to find out how many of these leaks will make it to the promo when Winter Wildcards launches later this week. The post FC 26 Winter Wildcards Team 1 players (leaks) and release countdown appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Diablo 4 Season 11's Lesser Evils can drop plenty of different items when they're defeated, and this includes Unique Purified Essences. These are essential items in the grand scheme of things, since they will help unlock the Purfied Slots for your Divine Gifts. This can be done by speaking with Hadriel and turning in the Essences. However, you can continue getting these essences after turning them in to Hadriel and unlocking the slots. As other players and I have guessed, they have more uses in Diablo 4 Season 11 aside from unlocking the Purified slots. Table of contentsHow to do Unique Purified Essences in Diablo 4 Season 11All Unique Purified Essence altar locations in Diablo 4 Season 11Altar of Lies and Altar of SinAltar of Pain and Altar of AnguishHow to do Unique Purified Essences in Diablo 4 Season 11 One of the uses is to hand them over to Hadriel. This needs to be done until you have unlocked the Purified Slots for all eight Divine Gifts that can be found in Season 11. Purfied Slots are boons associated with the Divine Gifts, and they work as positive modifiers. However, you can then use them at mystery altars located all over Sanctuary. There's a mystery altar for each of the four Lesser Evils: Andariel, Azmodan, Belial, and Duriel. When you take the Unique Purified Essences to the correct altar, it will light up with flames. I am yet to find all four, but nothing happens when you interact with the altars. This could be due to two possible reasons: We will need to find the Purified Essences for all four altars to trigger something extra in Season 11.We might need to find a specific amount of Purified Essences for each altar for them to work. There's also a chance that this could be a part of mid-season content that Blizzard could add in the future. However, that seems rather unlikely based on how previous seasons have worked. All Unique Purified Essence altar locations in Diablo 4 Season 11 Here are the locations of all four Purified Essence altars that you can find in the Sanctuary. Altar of Lies and Altar of Sin Remix via Destructoid via MapGenie The Altar of Lies is located in the Seat of the Heavens in Fractured Peaks. You can use the Purified Eye of Belial at this altar. The Altar of Sin can be found in the Umir Plateau in Hawezar, where you can use the Purfied Tongue of Azmodan. Altar of Pain and Altar of Anguish Remix via Destructoid via MapGenie The Altar of Pain is located in Caldeum, and you can use the Purified ***** of Duriel at this altar. The Altar of Anguish is located in the Seven Stones Region in Nahantu, and you can use the Purified Claw of Andariel at this location. The post How to use Unique Purified Essence in Diablo 4 Season 11 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

In November a beta build of Fallout: New Vegas that is a whole two gigabytes ******* than the release version was uncovered on an Xbox 360 dev kit. It contained locations, textures, and even whole NPCs that were ultimately cut to get the finished game down to a more workable size... Read more.View the full article

Sometimes, big video game hits are made by hundreds of people and a huge budget. Other times, they're made by one person with a good idea. Games like Stardew Valley, Balatro, and even Minecraft were each made by a single person who really wanted to turn their dream into a reality. View the full article

The appeal of OG Warhammer undeniably lies in its grimdark atmosphere and epic large-scale battles. What makes Moonstone from Goblin King Games unique is how much it strays from that aesthetic. From its gameplay to its lore, Moonstone takes a far more lightbright tone in its miniatures, lore and gameplay. If you've ever wanted a break from all the grimdark of the Old World or 40k, then Moonstone just might be the wargame for you. And luckily, Moonstone has an ongoing holiday *****. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: It's Looney Tunes meets DnD when this classic TTRPG finally returns from hiatus Machiavellian merchant board game currently 50% off on Amazon This architecture board game has the cutest meeple I've ever seen View the full article

The trailer for Divinity, the new Larian joint, was one of the definite highlights of the announcements from this year's Game Awards. Yes, I will play a Wicker Man folk-horror RPG from the people who brought us that creepy House of Healing monster hospital in Baldur's Gate 3... Read more.View the full article

I have a dangerous habit of replaying favourites instead of starting something new, so a deals list like this is usually what finally pushes me over the line. I have played the overwhelming majority of these, argued about the rest, and regretted paying full price for at least two of them in the past. Contents RetroNintendoXboxPlayStationPCPC GearLEGOThis Day in Gaming In retro news, I am lighting a 38-candle cake for Punch-Out!!, an absolute knockout of a NES classic. I was there in 1987, controller clenched, staring up at those towering sprites through Little Mac's gloves, trying to read tells and rhythms like it was a real fight tape. Punch-Out did not feel like a sports sim at all. It was a puzzlefest that happened to go upside your thinkin’ machine if you got it wrong. What made this magic was how readable and human it felt. Every opponent was a personality, not just a stat sheet, from Glass Joe's tragic fragility to Bald Bull's screen-shaking charge. The star punch system rewarded patience and pattern recognition, and it’s still the most satisfying uppercut in gaming this side of Mortal Kombat’s D+HP. Lastly, beating Iron Mike Tyson in the endgame made you a schoolyard legend. Can confirm. Aussie birthdays for notable games. - Punch-Out!! (NES) 1987. Get - Warhawk (PS) 1995. eBay - WWF No Mercy (N64) 2000. eBay - Tony Hawk’s 2 (DC) 2000. eBay - Super Mario Run (iOS) 2016. Get Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch These Switch deals lean heavily on first party polish and long tail value. If you are filling gaps in a Switch library, this is a strong place to start. Runner-Up: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom[/b]“Why is it called The Legend of Zelda if it stars Link?” is a question most have asked at one point in their life. Well, ask no more as Echoes of Wisdom puts Zelda in charge of her own legend in this new top-down adventure game. Visually similar to the 2019 remake of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Echoes of Wisdom is very much a true Zelda game, complete with the classic puzzles and dungeons the series is known for.Its creators have clearly learned from more recent games in the series too, and even though Echoes of Wisdom is more of a “classic” Zelda experience, the freeform creativity of Breath of the Wild is present thanks to the Echoes mechanic that lets Zelda conjure whatever item and enemy she encounters, leading to all kinds of madcap solutions. Stuck on the other side of a ledge? Just stack a bunch of beds together to cross. Duh."/>Zelda Echoes of Wisdom (-26%) - A$59 A thoughtful Zelda spin that rewards curiosity over combat, packed with clever puzzle design and systems that quietly encourage experimentation.Epic Mickey Rebrushed (-71%) - A$29 A surprisingly dark platformer revival that still feels bold, with painterly mechanics and Disney history woven into its level design.Batman Arkham Trilogy (-57%) - A$39 Three landmark superhero games in one bundle, still setting the standard for licensed combat and moody open ended stealth.Metroid Prime 4 Beyond (-23%) - A$69 A confident return to form that nails atmosphere, exploration, and that uniquely lonely Prime pacing.Civilization VII (-44%) - A$49.90 The usual one more turn trap, now streamlined with smarter AI and systems that better respect your time.Pokemon Scarlet (-25%) - A$60 An uneven but ambitious open world Pokemon experiment that shines when you let yourself wander off the intended path. Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card. Switch Console Prices How much to Switch it up? [/url] Back to top Exciting Bargains for Xbox This lineup swings between bombastic spectacle and introspective storytelling, and that contrast is exactly why it works. 40K Space Marine 2 (-60%) - A$43.10 Brutal, weighty combat that finally delivers the power fantasy Warhammer fans have wanted for years.The Messenger (-80%) - A$5.90 A razor sharp platformer that gleefully evolves into something far stranger than it first appears.Hellblade II (-75%) - A$17.40 A haunting audiovisual experience best played with headphones, leaning hard into psychological horror and empathy.Monster Hunter Wilds (-50%) - A$57.40 A more dynamic ecosystem driven entry that makes every hunt feel reactive and alive.Mortal Kombat 1 (-61%) - A$29.90 A slick reboot that refines the formula while still delivering gloriously over the top violence.Dragon's Dogma 2 (-60%) - A$43.10 Deep systems driven fantasy that rewards experimentation, patience, and occasionally questionable life choices. Xbox One Hogwarts Legacy (-72%) - A$28 A richly detailed wizarding world that nails atmosphere even when the story plays it safe.Bayonetta And Vanquish Bndl (-56%) - A$26.10 Two platinum action classics that still feel wildly inventive and mechanically sharp.Ace Combat 7 (-65%) - A$34.50 Arcade flight combat elevated by melodramatic storytelling and sublime jet handling. Or just invest in an Xbox Card. Xbox Console Prices How many bucks for a 'Box? [/url] Back to top Pure Scores for PlayStation A strong mix of stylish RPGs and blockbuster action anchors this PlayStation selection. LEGO Skywalker Saga (-74%) - A$23 A huge, playful retelling that finally modernises LEGO game structure.Persona 5 Royal (-49%) - A$48.80 Stylish turn based brilliance with characters and music that stick with you long after credits roll.Assassin's Creed Mirage (-70%) - A$24 A tighter, more focused Assassin's Creed that remembers why stealth once mattered.Rise of the Ronin (-53%) - A$59 Ambitious open ended samurai action with flexible combat and meaningful player choice.Call of Duty ****** Ops 7 (-46%) - A$59 Bombastic set pieces and tight shooting wrapped in the usual blockbuster excess. Solo, quite meh. PS4 Far Cry 5 (-66%) - A$34.10 An open world shooter that balances chaos with unsettling cult driven storytelling.Monster Hunter World Iceborne Master Ed. (-38%) - A$52.80 A massive content drop that refined Monster Hunter into something truly mainstream.LEGO Marvel Col. (-48%) - A$47.10 A generous bundle that covers a lot of Marvel ground with plastic fantastic charm. Or purchase a PS Store Card. What you'll pay to 'Station. [/url] Back to top Purchase Cheap for PC PC players get the wildest value swings, from free to absurdly cheap bundles. Warner Bros 16 Item Mega Bndl (-98%) - A$20.10 A ridiculous value bundle stacked with recognisable franchises and genuine time sinks.Hogwarts Legacy (-100%) - A$0 Free is the right price to finally see what the fuss was about.Kingdom Come Deliverance II (-50%) - A$44.90 A demanding RPG that doubles down on historical realism and player driven problem solving.Inscryption (-70%) - A$8.60 A genre bending horror card game that thrives on surprising the player.Clair Obscur Expedition 33 (-20%) - A$55.90 A striking debut RPG with painterly visuals and a confident narrative voice. Or just get a Steam Wallet Card PC Hardware Prices Slay your pile of shame. [/url] Legit LEGO Deals Just like I did last holiday season, I'm getting festive with the LEGO section. In Mathew Manor, my sons and I are again racing this year's batch of LEGO Advent Calendars. Basically, we open the City, Harry Potter, Minecraft, and Star Wars on the daily and compare the mini-prizes for "Awesomeness" and "Actual Xmas-ness". 2024's winner was the Lego Marvel one, but, weirdly, there's no 2025 equivalent. So it's anybody's race this year. Here are the cheapest prices for the four calendars we're using. Score them yourself or just live vicariously through our unboxings. LEGO CIty Advent 2025 - A$59.95 $45LEGO Harry Potter Advent 2025 - A$59.95 $45LEGO Minecraft Advent 2025 - A$59.95 $45LEGO Star Wars Advent 2025 - A$59.95 $45 Adam Mathew is a passionate connoisseur, a lifelong game critic, and an Aussie deals wrangler who genuinely wants to hook you up with stuff that's worth playing (but also cheap). He plays practically everything, sometimes on YouTube. View the full article

Издательство Kepler Interactive совместно с разработчиками из Tactical Adventures рассказали, когда стартует ранний доступ пошаговой тактической ролевой игры Solasta 2. Пользователи Steam смогут отправиться в приключение на далёкий континент Неокос с 12 марта.View the full article

Despite little expectations for Star Wars fans going intoThe Game Awardsthis year, the event offered some of the most exciting game announcements from the franchise in years, with the 2026 release of Star Wars: Galactic Racerbeing one of the more unique titles. Even if Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic might have overshadowed the new project, Galactic Racer is still turning heads for all the right reasons. View the full article

Dispatch, being a game made in Telltale fashion, is full of different avenues players can follow, leading into all sorts of gamestates and outcomes. Now, it seems a hidden (probably unintentionally) ending is there, too, but no one has ever seen it. As per Eurogamer, Dispatch has several ending outcomes that tell you what kind of person your Robert was, based on several factors and decisions you had made. Three endings seem to have popped up for each player, with AdHoc co-founder Nick Herman saying there's actually a fourth ending in there that no one has ever seen yet, probably due to a bug, but also maybe because the whole world can fit into three distinct playstyles. However, players dug through the code of the game a while ago and managed to figure out what ending it was: Tactician, which wasn't bugged or missed because we are all the same, but because it was scrapped. The ending wasn't seen by anyone, as it simply is not accessible. [Hidden Content] Even so, I've been mulling over the outcome I got, Everyman, that told me my Robert was a guy who thought at the moment and did what he had to, without much thought given to morality. It's a bit reflective of myself, perhaps, implying I'm not as much “in the roleplay” as I am just playing myself. I'd love to see how the other two would play out and what decisions I would have to make to get to them. After all, replayability is front and center in Dispatch, which I praised the game for in my review, and I'm just itching to see Robert end up with Blonde Blazer over Invisigal (a crime, I know), or ending up with both, or maybe neither, or have Coupe ousted instead of Sonar, and so on and so forth. Every time I see Dispatch I want to go back to playing it and experiencing it in a different way, so I guess now's the perfect time, especially if AdHoc patch the “scrapped” ending and let us have a chance at getting it. The post Dispatch has a hidden ending that no one ever got—so it’s time for another playthrough appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Voltaic Shade continues Destiny 2's dungeon tradition of exceptional god rolls. This amazing Arc scout rifle has a comfortable, desirable archetype with excellent perks, a heat mechanic, and a Star Wars aesthetic. The only thing that's not to like is that you'll probably keep more than one in your vault. The weapons from the Equilibrium dungeon largely fail to disappoint, and Voltaic Shade might be one of the poster children of what a stacked perk pool looks like. It has access to a litany of different verbs and damage buffs, which comes in handy considering the state of primary weapons in the Renegades sandbox. Here are our god rolls for Voltaic Shade in Destiny 2 so we can show you what makes this scout rifle so special. We listed this based on the perk information from Aztecross, though the perk rankings are our own. Voltaic Shade PvE god rolls in Destiny 2 Looks good, sounds good, and feels good. Screenshot by Destructoid First perk: Jolting Feedback, Rapid Hit, or Trickle ChargeSecond perk: Voltshot, Desperate Measures, Frenzy, Meganeura, or Rolling StormAlmost any combination, really. We can't stress this enough: if the least desirable perks you can get on the fourth column on a 260rpm scout rifle are Precision Instrument and Thermal Atomization, that's a really good sign. For the first column, Jolting Feedback is a highlight of Arc weapons that lets you apply Jolt to enemies just by firing your weapon. It's an easy pick on its own, especially for Arc builds. That's our choice, but that's hardly the only good option. Trickle Charge, on the other hand, is on the newer side of Arc perks, reloading your magazine by getting or unleashing Bolt Charge. This is particularly well-suited to Arc builds that can create Bolt Charge on its own, but it also works with Rolling Storm (present on the other column) Rapid Hit is basically the grandfather of reliable perks at this point, especially with a weapon that can stack it up as quickly as a 260rpm scout rifle. You can't go wrong with it, even if it may not be your preferred option. Okay, it's a good weapon, but it probably needs a little help to destroy the Behemoth. Screenshot by Destructoid The fourth column, however, is where Voltaic Shade truly shines. It's the first weapon that can roll Jolting Feedback and Voltshot at the same time, which makes for an absurd amount of Jolt and crowd control. Two established damage perks—Frenzy and Desperate Measures—are also on tap for this column, with Desperate Measures granting a ******* damage buff when getting ability kills. Both damage buffs get plenty of uptime in the current sandbox. Meganeura returned from extinction with Renegades, too, and it's a good perk to have if you'd like a little more crowd control and/or explosions. It's unique enough that it's worth grabbing as a turbocharged Dragonfly, but it doesn't apply Jolt as Voltshot does. Your final decision and the actual god rolls will depend on your build, but we'd be more than happy to take Jolting Feedback paired with Desperate Measures or Meganeura. All Voltaic Shade perks in Destiny 2 Use the Barant Imperium's weapons against them. Screenshot by Destructoid We shared the highlights of Voltaic Shade's loot pool above, but here is the full perk pool for the Star Wars scout rifle. First perk (third column)Second perk (fourth column)Delicate TuningVoltshotRapid HitFrenzyKeep AwayDesperate MeasuresCooling BaublesThermal AtomizationShoot to LootMeganeuraJolting FeedbackPrecision InstrumentTrickle ChargeRolling StormHow to get Voltaic Shade in Destiny 2 Attune to your treasure here. Screenshot by Destructoid Voltaic Shade is part of the Equilibrium dungeon's loot pool. If the scout is all you're after, you can farm the first encounter for it, since we guarantee it may drop from there. If you complete The Way Between, you can unlock attunement for the dungeon's weapons and armor, improving your odds of getting the scout rifle from each encounter, according to the game's description. The post Voltaic Shade god rolls and how to get them in Destiny 2 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article