With news that we're getting both Total War: Warhammer 40k and Total War: Medieval 3, it's been a good time to cast my mind back to some of the best Warhammer games, and indeed the best RTS games, of years past. Among them is the beloved Warhammer: Dark Omen, Mindscape's 1998 tactics-led wargame, which predates even CA's original Shogun: Total War in delivering real-time clashes across 3D battlefields. But while it remains a cult classic, trying to get your hands on a modern copy has been tremendously difficult; at least, until now. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
Year in Review 2025 | To a T is a wonderful, joyful story about not fitting in – but it also illustrates why it's "definitely getting harder" to create experimental gamesView the full article
It's been a long, disappointing road for Starfield fans this year. And last year, quite frankly. Including for yours truly. After an exruciatingly long wait for what millions thought would be one of the best space games ever, the reception to Bethesda's first new IP in decades didn't exactly go down a solar storm. A ****** hole of negativity quickly swallowed Todd's big space-faring adventure, with complaints ranging from how interstellar exploration was a bizarrely absent part of its otherworldly premise, and how planetary exploration was, for lack of a better term, boring. And that stung a little. But perhaps not as much as the wait for a "more rewarding" experience out in the Settled Systems. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best Starfield mods Starfield isn't the "caliber" of Fallout or Elder Scrolls, says former dev, but "it would have been received differently" if it weren't from Bethesda Starfield's latest discount is out of this world, so grab it while you can View the full article
After Baldur's Gate 3, fans of Dungeons and Dragons had high hopes for the franchise's video game future. After multiple Game of the Year accolades and millions of units sold, it's hard to be anything but optimistic. However, the tone shifted when Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur's Gate 3, announced their next project would not be DnD. It wasn't until The Game Awards 2025 that fans finally got a glimpse of DnD's gaming future. The reactions aren't quite what Wizards of the Coast may have wanted. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: D&D rival Pathfinder will gift you $487 worth of books for 40 bucks this festive season D&D Beyond's New Year's resolution is to give DMs better tools - and actually talk to its users DnD Tiefling 5e - the full species guide View the full article
Возможности железа Nintendo Switch 2 превзошли ожидания Capcom, поэтому компания взялась за активную поддержку новой консоли своими флагманскими играми. Об этом разработчики Pragmata рассказали в интервью журналу Famitsu. View the full article
Команда Microsoft Gaming Фила Спенсера официально проведёт следующую презентацию Xbox Developer Direct в январе 2026 года. Об этом в интервью изданию Variety сообщил глава Xbox Game Studios Мэтт Бути. View the full article
Издание Insider Gaming сообщает, что в активной разработке находится новая крупная игра по вселенной «Чужого». Производством проекта занимается студия Eidos-Montreal, известная по Deus Ex: Human Revolution и Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. View the full article
Анонсированная на The Game Awards 2025 ролевая игра Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic станет «духовной наследницей», а не прямым продолжением культовой Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Об этом в интервью официальному сайту StarWars.com рассказали представители Lucasfilm Games и глава разработки Кейси Хадсон. View the full article
Most of the new stuff in Diablo 4 Season 11 is relatively straightforward, but the Inadinng Forces objective is quickly proving itself to be a nightmare for players. On paper, it's pretty easy to understand the Invading Forces objective. You'll have to defeat enemies with the following affixes: Infested, Anguished Souls, Illusory, and Sinful Torment. You'll have to kill 200 of them at Hard or greater difficulty. The major issue for me, and for many others in the community, appears to be finding these enemies. If you can't figure out where to find them, it's impossible to land the necessary kills. Thankfully, there's a workaround for solving the problem. Best way to complete Invading Forces in Diablo 4 Season 11 The secret to quickly clearing the Invading Forces is to fight through Undercity, and in a party. I am unsure if this is by design or a mistake on Blizzard's part. After all, you'll need to own the Vessel of Hatred expansion to have access to this location. Unlike other locations in Diablo 4, most of the enemies are clumped together in the Undercity. Hence, you'll notice significantly better results when trying to eliminate enemies with the affixes mentioned above. While I was ending up with single-digit eliminations in other regions, the cumulative numbers went up to over 100 from three rounds using this method. Screenshot by Destructoid To get better results, you'll want to fight at a party. That makes the task easier even when you're playing with other players. You can just find a party, or matchmake with your own buddies if all of you have access to Undercity. Since you get to counter so many enemies at this location, it's an excellent spot for leveling up your seasonal rep. Moreover, you can take down Andariel multiple times to rank up her Divine Gift, and it will also allow you to use the newly implemented Sanctification system. This is the quickest and best way to complete the objective. If you don't have access to the Vessel of Hatred DLC, I am afraid that it will take you significantly longer. The post How to complete the Invading Forces objective fast in Diablo 4 Season 11 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The weekend is good for many things. Mainly things you never actually get around to doing. But if you happen to have too much time on your hands, the easiest way to spend it is with the best city building games. These are the sort where the hours melt away as you create lush landscapes, plan idyllic towns, and aim to please tiny people who'll do any job you literally drop them on top of. And Pioneers of Pagonia, a new colony sim fresh out of Early Access, could be one of them. Despite adding a ton of extra content for the full release this weekend, it's still gutting 30% off its asking price as a warm welcome. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: I thought strategy games sucked, until I discovered Wuselfaktor View the full article
YouTuber and industrial designer Kevin Noki recently published a video outlining how he built a 1980s-style laptop that emulates Commodore 64 games. Although Noki used a Raspberry Pi to emulate the software, his method for running the games is arguably the least interesting aspect of the project. Read Entire Article View the full article
New extraction shooter PUBG: ****** Budget has the potential to be a big deal. The genre feels like it's picked up a big second wind of late, with Escape From Tarkov 1.0 bringing one of its founding fathers to Steam, and Arc Raiders proving even more popular. But PUBG: Battlegrounds remains a ******* deal still, pulling over twice the daily player peak of Arc Raiders with a consistent count of over half a million users on the Valve platform. Now, the first playtest for Krafton's upcoming extraction FPS game is underway, and there's still time to join (or watch) and discover what it's all about. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: A new rival to Tarkov and Arc Raiders, PUBG ****** Budget lets you try its supernatural extraction action very soon View the full article
The latest Grand Theft Auto 6 delay has opened up space for the release of a replacement that will take over the ******* the anticipated Rockstar game was originally planned for. A while ago, GTA 6 was delayed from May 26, 2026, to November 19, 2026, with Rockstar citing it needed some extra time to polish the game for its definitive release. View the full article
I didn't think it was possible for Doom to become more accessible than it already is. Id Software's omnipresent FPS is playable on every device imaginable, from pianos to printers to even gut bacteria, while Nightdive released a delicious double-barrelled overhaul of Doom + Doom 2 last year, which exists on top of the fact that you can play vanilla Doom in your browser... Read more.View the full article
Ashes of Creation launched in early access on Dec. 11 as Interpid Studios made the alpha available on Steam. While the early access has been launched on Steam, the version was already available on Intrepid's official website. If you already had access to the alpha version, you can just port it over to Steam and play from the digital store. This guide will list all the steps required to connect your Intrepid account with Steam. Table of contentsHow to connect your Intrepid purchase of Ashes of Creation to SteamHow to link your Ashes of Creation purchase from Steam to IntrepidHow to connect your Intrepid purchase of Ashes of Creation to Steam This method applies to those who have already purchased the game via Intrepid, or if you decide to purchase from there in the future. Completing the following steps will allow you to connect your Steam accounts so that you don't have to purchase a second copy. Go to the official website, and log in to your account where you've previously purchased Ashes of Creation.Navigate to Account Settings.You'll find a Steam account available among all the connection options.Click on Connect. A pop-up will open that will take you to Steam.Log in to your Steam account.A new prompt will require you to sign into ashesofcreation.com (while your Steam account is connected)Click on 'Sign In' and wait a few seconds for the process to complete.How to link your Ashes of Creation purchase from Steam to Intrepid If you started playing Ashes of Creation like I have (early access on Steam), you can also connect it to your Intrepid account. Image via Intrepid Launch Ashes of Creation from Steam, and you'll find a Link Account option. Click on it, and it will take you to Intrepid's official website.Either create a new account or sign in to your existing one.Sign in using your Steam account. If this step fails, retry from the beginning.Authorize the link and wait for the process to complete. Once done, you can resume playing normally using the launcher. The post How to link your Ashes of Creation Intrepid account with Steam appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
In a night packed with big reveals, Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic has to be up there among my most anticipated Game Awards announcements. How could it not be? It harkens back to my youth not only as a fan of the movies, but also to many hours spent with various experiences that let me dive deeper into that world. On the spectrum of the best Star Wars games, Knights of the Old Republic sits right at the top end. Not only is it coming back, but it's in the care of former KOTOR (and Mass Effect) director Casey Hudson, and he's just reassured us that we won't be waiting for a release date that's far, far away. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
There are some challenging Pokémon to catch in Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC, and it doesn't get any more complicated than finding Frigibax. First, it takes a long time to get a chance to find this specific Pokémon since you'll have to finish plenty of tasks. The exact spawn is random as well, making it even more difficult. This guide will list all the steps required to catch hold of the Frigibax, which will allow you to capture it potentially. How to find Frigibax in Pokémon Legends Z-A Frigibax can appear as a random spawn in a Hyperspace Wild Zone, but only after you have completed all the in-game content. First, you need to complete the main story of Pokémon Legends Z-A. Then, you'll have to complete the main campaign of the Mega Dimension DLC. This will take plenty of time as you'll have to bake special items like the Delta Old-Fashioned donut to defeat Rayquaza. Frigibax appears as one of the rewards for the Hyperspace Survey program, but you'll require 25,000 points. Again, its appearance is entirely random, and you can only find it in a 5-star Hyperspace Wild Zone. To boost your chances of finding one, it's best to use something like the Sparkly Occa Meringue donut or the Sparkly Tanga Meringue donut to raise the chances of successfully catching a shiny. Image via TPC Frigibax also spawns at level 200, making it a stiff challenge if you manage to find it based on your luck. Once you find it, use a donut with level 3 Catching Power to raise the chances of successfully catching one. You can also encounter Baxcalibur in the same portal if you're trying to catch one. In simple words, encountering and catching the Frigibax depends a lot on your luck, and only after you have completed the DLC. I would say that this task is as challenging as finding the Mega Zeraora, if not more. The post How to catch Frigibax in Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Patch 0.4 patch, aka Last of the Druids update in Path of Exile 2, is not live, and a fresh Twitch drops campaign is now live. The latest campaign has four unique rewards for the players to obtain for free. To do so, they will need to complete specific tasks while the campaign is live. This guide will provide you with all the required information for obtaining every available reward. Table of contentsAll Path of Exile 2 Last of the Druids Twitch dropsHow to receive all Last of the Druids Twitch DropsAll Path of Exile 2 Last of the Druids Twitch drops As mentioned above, there are four different gifts available across two separate weeks. Three of these four rewards can be obtained complete free of cost. Here's a rundown of all the items that are available, followed by how you can obtain them. Mask of the VaalBlood Moon Wolf PackAtziri's Royal CacheThe Red Queen's Portal The Last of the Druids Twitch drops campaign began on Dec. 12, and it will continue until Dec. 28. Here's how you can earn all the available rewards. How to receive all Last of the Druids Twitch Drops Here's quick information about all four items (including the non-free one and how to obtain them). Mask of the Vaal: Watch any Path of Exile 2 Twitch stream between Dec. 12 and Dec. 20 for at least three hours.Blood Moon Wolf Pack: Watch any Path of Exile 2 Twitch stream between Dec. 12 and Dec. 20 for at least three hours.Atrizri's Royal Cache: Watch any Path of Exile 2 Twitch stream for three hours between Dec. 20 and Dec. 28Red Queen's Portal: To obtain this cosmetic, you'll have to either buy two subs for any two streams from your favorite streamer (can be two streamers) or gift the subs to someone. This can be done while the Last of the Druids Twitch drops campaign is live. To notch up the three hours of view time, you can break up your sessions. You'll have to watch streamers who have drops enabled on their profiles and are categorized under Path of Exile 2 on Twitch. You'll also need to connect your GGG account with your Twitch profile to become eligible for the drops. Once done, you'll automatically get all the rewards sent to your Twitch inventory after hitting the milestones. The post All Path of Exile 2 Last of the Druids Twitch drops and how to get them appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The halfway point Marvel Rivals' Season 5 introduces the character Rogue to its expansive roster of heroes, letting players embody perhaps the most versatile X-Men. Rogue, aka Anna Marie, has the unique power to absorb another's vitality with a touch. However, this mutant trait lets Rogue adopt the powers of other heroes, gaining their skills in battle to adapt to nearly any situation. View the full article
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With news that we're getting both Total War: Warhammer 40k and Total War: Medieval 3, it's been a good time to cast my mind back to some of the best Warhammer games, and indeed the best RTS games, of years past. Among them is the beloved Warhammer: Dark Omen, Mindscape's 1998 tactics-led wargame, which predates even CA's original Shogun: Total War in delivering real-time clashes across 3D battlefields. But while it remains a cult classic, trying to get your hands on a modern copy has been tremendously difficult; at least, until now. Read the rest of the story... View the full article