In the wake of a major outage caused by a Path of Exile 2 update, developer Grinding Gear Games apologizes for the disruption, explains what went wrong, and says it's taking measures to prevent a repeat of the issue. What began as a relatively simple ****** bug quickly escalated into 70 minutes of downtime and server lag for a lot of players, putting a dampener on the first week of the action RPG's new season. Fortunately, GGG was able to recover things in relatively good time, and says it has now pinpointed the cause. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Path of Exile 2 has "never experienced this type of failure before" View the full article
Picture the scene. You're crouched, hiding behind cover as an enemy rains bullets on your location. You want to get up and start firing back, but you don't know where they are exactly, and by the time you spot them, you'll be lit up like a Christmas tree. Well, if you're running the Grimhawk in ****** Ops 7, Season 4, you might not have to worry about situations like this anymore. Read the full story on PCGamesN: ****** Ops 7's new gun has homing rounds that literally target enemies for you View the full article
The director of No Rest for the Wicked says the Xbox Series S is responsible for the Xbox version not releasing alongside the PS5 one. No Rest for the Wicked is the latest game from Moon Studios, the developer behind the Ori games. It was released in early access on PC in October 2024, and during this week’s PlayStation State of Play presentation it was announced that the full Version 1.0 release will be coming to PS5 in October 2026. Read More... View the full article
Latin American Games Showcase: Summer Game Fest Edition unveiled the debut Steam demo for T.W.I.R.L., a horror game about growing up in 2006 and harboring a deep secret that must be protected for life. Genie Boy Games’ haunting debut narrative will launch on Windows PC, Mac, and Linux later this year, followed by PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch, but the demo is available now. The demo’s press release states, “Routines, rituals, and relationships may define us, but T.W.I.R.L. asks: what’s your deepest, darkest secret? Stay silent as a nine-year-old boy creeping out of his bedroom at 3:00 a.m. while everyone’s asleep. Feel the weight of every step forward while being followed by a ******…? Person? Something else?” [Hidden Content] Gameplay involves tiptoeing through the haunted nostalgia of 2006, where a presence beyond evil draws players into P.T.-inspired loops that change the environment, to unveil the life story of a boy who grows up hiding a deep, dark, and potentially sinister secret. “Of many things, T.W.I.R.L. is a challenge to look fear in the eye, and see it for what it is: nothing,” said Ben Escobar, founder of Genie Boy Games, in the same press release. “Through our story about childhood secrets, the loss of innocence, and growing up in 2006, we hope that our game inspires you to embrace a rediscovery of self, and an acceptance of your lifelong fears.” In the new Steam demo, players can roam through a 30-minute-long experience introducing a family, their house, and the unspoken enigma hiding within a story-rich narrative. Witness an intimate group of characters whose personalities are brought to life by a talented team of first-time video game voice actors, including 14-year-old Alexander Roff as “The Boy,” Jerry Schultz as “The Priest,” Colleen Arnold as “The Mother,” and others. The post Psychological horror game T.W.I.R.L. unveiled at Latin American Games Showcase appeared first on GamesBeat. View the full article
Dungeons and Dragons's new Ravenloft title takes a 'quality over quantity' approach to species. There are only a handful of DnD races in The Horrors Within, but they're going to spark joy for anyone addicted to building characters. Read the full story on Wargamer: D&D's Ravenloft species aren't exactly new, but they're still excellent View the full article
According to a new leak, Star Wars Zero Company could be releasing on August 27, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. This leak has surfaced just one day ahead of Star Wars Zero Company's gameplay reveal at Summer Game Fest. View the full article
CD Projekt is focused on The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 right now, but it’s also got a brand new IP in the works, codenamed Project Hadar. And while Hadar is shrouded in mystery, a new job advert has teased what to expect, although given it's a CD Projekt game, perhaps none of this should come as a surprise. As spotted by GamesRadar, a job ad for Project Hadar calls for an engineering director who will help “push the envelope for the next, immersive game in the Hadar world, creating an emotional, open-world experience that will stay with gamers.” Based on that brief description, it sounds like CD Projekt hopes Hadar will become its third tentpole video game franchise, up there with The Witcher and Cyberpunk, and will play along the same lines. Given how successful both series have been, that’s a lofty ambition. But you wouldn’t bet against it, this being CD Projekt’s first own, original IP after developing games for existing properties for close to 20 years. Hadar, though, is likely still years away, despite official early conceptual work beginning in late 2021. The foundation of the new setting was still in a creative exploration stage a few years ago, and is only now described as being in the "early pre-development" stage. Is Hadar a fantasy title? A sci-fi game? A game in a modern setting? Is it purely single-player or will it have multiplayer? We don’t know. We do know Hadar is still a relatively small project within CD Projekt itself, with just 24 people working on it, according to the company’s latest financial report. To put that into context, 513 people are working on The Witcher 4, 163 on Cyberpunk 2, and 83 on Sirius, the multiplayer-focused video game set in The Witcher universe. And we now know The Witcher 3 is getting a brand new expansion, although the heavy lifting is being done by Fool’s Theory. On top of that, CD Projekt has an extremely ambitious plan to launch The Witcher 4, The Witcher 5, and The Witcher 6 all in a six-year time *******. It's this plan which essentially rules out the possibility of expansions for The Witcher 4. And then there’s Cyberpunk 2 to consider. How Hadar slots in CD Projekt's packed release plans remains to be seen. Photographer: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images. 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
007 First Light is estimated to have sold 2.2 million copies, generating $150 million in revenue. Rhys Elliott, head of market analysis at Alinea Analytics, tweeted to say that the company’s data showed most of those early sales were on PS5. Elliott said 55.1% of sales were on PS5, 33.1% on Steam, and 11.8% on Xbox (Xbox console, Windows, and cloud combined). The only official sales data we have comes from developer IO Interactive, which said that 007 First Light had become the fastest-selling game in the company’s history, shifting 1.5 million copies in its first 24 hours. That means it’s sold faster than any Hitman game. The impressive sales milestone was achieved without the aid of the Nintendo Switch 2 version, which is due out this summer. The James Bond adventure is also the highest rated IOI game ever, with an 87 on Metacritic. IGN’s 007 First Light review returned a 9/10. We said: “Demonstrably obsessed with bringing the Bond fantasy to life in a way no one has ever managed before, 007 First Light is the best Bond game I’ve ever played.” So, a strong start for James Bond, but it looks like the game still has some way to go before breaking even for IOI. According to a report by the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, 007 First Light had a budget of 1.3 billion Danish krone (a little more than USD $202 million). Denmark's TV 2 said that makes 007 First Light the most expensive entertainment product in the country's history. IO had no comment to share regarding its reported budget when contacted by IGN. Adding complication to the question of whether 007 First Light will be successful commercially is that Amazon Game Studios has a stake in the game, despite the fact Amazon bought the James Bond IP after the First Light IO deal was done. Indeed, Amazon Games Studios has suggested it will publish all future James Bond games, whereas IOI self-published 007 First Light. Clearly, IOI hopes for enough success to continue 007 First Light’s story with a sequel. Indeed, the developer has said it wants to make a trilogy of James Bond games. IGN's 007 First Light review returned a 9/10. We said: "Demonstrably obsessed with bringing the Bond fantasy to life in a way no one has ever managed before, 007 First Light is the best Bond game I’ve ever played." Our 007 First Light Guide has all the Essential Tips and Tricks you need to survive your first assignments, plus 6 Tips for Mastering Stealth so you can stay out of sight. There are plenty of achievements to unlock and collectibles to get your hands on, so check our guide to All Collectible Locations to make sure you don’t miss out. For a helping hand with your missions, head to our in-progress Walkthrough, and our guide to all the Safe Combinations and Keypad Codes. 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
The North America objective is now live in FC 26, and we can complete it to get some outstanding rewards in Ultimate Team. The objective is also a part of the Journey of Nations set, and completing it will get you a 97-rated Maradona for absolutely free of cost. That said, things are easier said than done, but this guide will help you save a lot of time by streamlining the process. Table of contentsQuickest way to complete FC 26 Journey of Nations: North America objectivePhase One (For the first six games)Phase two (For the next five games)Phase three (for the next one to three games)All FC 26 Journey of Nations: North America rewardshttps://embeds.beehiiv.com/a8d62108-86ed-4039-bf49-44877ba62c15 Quickest way to complete FC 26 Journey of Nations: North America objective The North America objective is a set of different mini-objectives. Every mini-objective has its individual set of tasks. If you have no shortage of time and energy, you can complete the tasks separately. However, read on to find the best possible team combination to complete the full set. Phase One (For the first six games) Use three players from Mexico (use Hero Marquez after the first game if you manage to get a clean sheet) Use six players from the USA Use one player from Brazil Use the 442 (2) formation Here’s the list of tasks to complete. One clean sheet Win six Get three wins in Rivals/Champs/Live Events Score a freekick with a ******** player Score six Low Driven goals with a player from the USA Score one Low Driven goal with Dempsey Score a header with Marquez Assist three goals with a through ball Score seven goals Phase two (For the next five games) Use six players from Canada Here’s the list of tasks to complete. Get three wins in Rivals/Champs/Live Events Assist at least two goals in a single match Score two goals with a Finesse Shot Assist three goals with a lobbed through ball Phase three (for the next one to three games) Here’s the list of tasks to complete. Play in Rush and use a player from North America Win one game by at least two goals Score seven goals as a team Assist five goals as a team All FC 26 Journey of Nations: North America rewards Screenshot by Destructoid Completing the full set will get you the following rewards. Evolutions 100 Tokens 60,000 Coins Player Picks Additionally, there’s a bunch of special cards we get from all the sub-objectives. North America Completionist: Hugo Sanchez Journey of Nations Hati/Panama: Cordoba National Pride and Etienne Jr. National Pride Mexico: Ochoa National Pride Canada: Oluwaseyi National Pride USA: Adams National Pride You must complete the full North America set if you want to pick the 97-rated Maradona during Season 8. /wp-content/themes/destructoid2025/assets/img/icons/likes-off.png0 The post How to complete the Journey of Nations: North America objective fast in FC 26 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Guncrypt is truly a bullet hell like no other! Not only do you individually customize the bullets, the movement mechanics are quite unique too. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
The A Heroes Journey update brought Hercules and Phil to Disney Dreamlight Valley, but unlike Pocahontas, the process of unlocking both characters is slightly more complicated. You've got five new quests to make your way through before they move into your valley, alongside a shiny new realm to explore... Read more.View the full article
Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game is delayed by three weeks so the developers can add new content it hadn't planned for launch. Gameplay Group International and PM Studios’ 1v1 2D fighting game based on the phenomenally popular animated series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, is priced $29.99, and will feature crossplay at launch. It’s described as being “rooted in the spirit of elemental mastery.” Its official blurb continues: “Designed for both newcomers and veterans, it channels the energy of classic fighting games while breaking new ground in movement, style, and combat expression. Built with a focus on fluidity, responsiveness, and online integrity, the game invites players to discover what it truly means to fight with purpose. Hand-drawn in 2D, it is crafted to preserve the style and expressive animation of the original series.” Gameplay Group had planned to launch Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game on July 2, but it will now release on July 23. In a statement, the publisher said: "To ensure Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game delivers the best possible experience at launch, we wanted to let you know that we’re taking a little extra time to cook up an exceptional Avatar adventure, including brand new content previously unplanned!” Gameplay Group didn’t say what this new content is, but beta access runs July 2-5 for those who pre-order on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Steam. “We can't wait for you to master the elements and see how the Four Nations have come to life,” Gameplay Group added. “Thank you for your patience and continued support!” 12 playable characters are expected at launch, with “many more” released via a seasonal model. There are selectable support characters who “influence your fighting style and grant special moves.” The unique “Flow System” provides “movement centric” gameplay. There’s a single-player “campaign” with an original narrative, combo trials, a gallery mode, and “best in class” netcode. Gameplay Group was founded by Victor Lugo, who was for a time lead designer at Iron Galaxy working on Killer Instinct, and Philip Mayes, who was managing director of *********** games company Mighty Kingdom, which has a number of licensed games under its belt. Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game was in the works at Swedish firm Maximum Entertainment for some time before it was quietly canceled in 2024, according to a financial report. The company never responded to IGN's request for comment. Gameplay Group picked up the Avatar fighting game Maximum Entertainment was working on to try to revive it. You might remember Maximum Entertainment for its publishing label, Modus Games, abruptly ceasing development on 2D fighting game Them's Fightin' Herds, sparking a backlash from players. Maximum Entertainment has suffered financial problems, executive resignations, and legal action against former board members. Some relatively well known fighting game developers worked at Maximum Entertainment while it was developing this Avatar fighting game. The most high profile is Mike Zaimont, who was design director on fighting game Skullgirls. Zaimont, now design director at Maximum Entertainment, was previously accused of ******* harassment while boss of Lab Zero Games. He went on to work on Diesel Legacy: The Brazen Age, a 2v2 indie fighter from Modus Games (the same publisher of Them's Fightin' Herds). Gameplay Group is now the publisher of Diesel Legacy and Them's Fightin' Herds, as well as Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game. 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
Turn-based strategy title Star Wars Zero Company will launch in just a couple of months, a new leak has revealed. The ever-reliable billbil-kun at Dealabs has reported that the game will arrive for PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S on August 27, just a few days before an increasingly-busy September full of games seeking to get out the way of GTA 6. More details on Star Wars Zero Company are due to be revealed tomorrow during the Summer Game Fest showcase, though we now know the game will arrive with a $49.99 Standard Edition (available physical and digital) and a $59.99 Deluxe Edition (digital only). Contents of the Deluxe Edition are unconfirmed, though reportedly won't offer early access. Star Wars Zero Company is being developed by XCOM veterans at Bit Reactor, assisted by Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order staff at Respawn Entertainment, and published by EA. An existing trailer reveals the game is set during the Star Wars saga's Clone Wars, and showcase the exploits of an elite group of mercenaries, with at least one lightsaber-wielding individual as well as a Mandalorian. "Command an elite squad through a gritty and authentic story in Star Wars Zero Company, a single-player turn-based tactics game developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment and Lucasfilm Games," reads a blurb for the game. "Set in the twilight of the Clone Wars, you will step into the shoes of Hawks, a former Republic officer who leads Zero Company — an unconventional outfit of professionals for hire hailing from across the galaxy. "Hawks and Zero Company are recruited for an operation that pits them against an emerging threat that will consume the galaxy if left unchecked. To succeed, Hawks will lead a team of uneasy allies who must set aside their differences to overcome nearly impossible odds." Zero Company's late August release feels like a smart move, coming just days ahead of a packed September that now includes The Blood of the Dawnwalker, Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War 4, Marvel's Wolverine, Dune: Awakening, Control Resonant, Silent Hill: Townfall, Onimusha: Way of the Sword and the Switch 2 port of LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight. Rayman Legends then arrives on October 1. Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at [email protected] or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social View the full article
KDE developer David Edmundson has blogged about the upcoming purge of X11, as KDE Plasma moves to a Wayland-only world. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
The release date for Star Wars Zero Company has been leaked, ahead of its reveal at Summer Game Fest. The game, which was first announced at the Star Wars Celebration in April 2025, is a single-player turn-based strategy game developed by Bit Reactor in collaboration with Respawn Entertainment, with EA on publishing duties. The official Summer Game Fest account on X announced on Wednesday that the world gameplay premiere of Star Wars Zero Company will air during the main Summer Game Fest showcase on Friday. Read More... View the full article
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