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You may have seen reports of leaks of older text messages that had previously been sent to Steam customers. We have examined the leak sample and have determined this was NOT a breach of Steam systems. We’re still digging into the source of the leak, which is compounded by the fact that any SMS messages are unencrypted in transit, and routed through multiple providers on the way to your phone. The leak consisted of older text messages that included one-time codes that were only valid for 15-minute time frames and the phone numbers they were sent to. The leaked data did not associate the phone numbers with a Steam account, password information, payment information or other personal data. Old text messages cannot be used to breach the security of your Steam account, and whenever a code is used to change your Steam email or password using SMS, you will receive a confirmation via email and/or Steam secure messages. You do not need to change your passwords or phone numbers as a result of this event. It is a good reminder to treat any account security messages that you have not explicitly requested as suspicious. We recommend regularly checking your Steam account security at any time at [Hidden Content] We also recommend setting up the Steam Mobile Authenticator if you haven’t already, as it gives us the best way to send secure messages about your account and your account’s safety. View the full article

A new character has leaked for Genshin Impact 5.8, and not only may they become the best Hydro support for Skirk teams moving forward, but players may ultimately be able to leave Furina aside for this new unit. The leaks about Version 5.8 are still very scarce, especially because most of the current leaks are centered around Version 5.7, thanks to the patch’s ongoing beta tests. At the moment, the leaks are showcasing the two new confirmed characters, Skirk and Dahlia, and other new pieces of content. So far, they’ve revealed Skirk’s gameplay kit in Genshin Impact 5.7, for example. View the full article

It looks like MK1 itself might have suffered a fatalityView the full article

There's been reports of a Steam data breach recently, and instead of jumping the gun I reached out to Valve first to see what was going on. Here's a statement from Valve. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

World of Warcraft is bringing back the Greedy Emissary Diablo event, but this time, there’s some actual lore behind it, involving a particularly dark timeline of Azeroth. This revamped World of Warcraft x Diablo event will return to the game as one of the post-launch features of Patch 11.1.7. View the full article

When Nintendo unveiled the Switch 2, it offered virtually zero details on the CPU, simply calling it a "custom processor made by Nvidia." Nvidia followed up with a similarly vague description of the chip. With the release just weeks away, Nintendo has finally confirmed some solid specs. Read Entire Article View the full article

May 14, 2025 at 2:55pm PDT Valve has issued a statement to PCGamesN acknowledging the data breach but claims that it shouldn't impact the safety of your Steam account. You can read the full statement further down this article. Around 89 million Steam account details have seemingly been obtained and put up for ***** on the dark web, with the seller reportedly asking for thousands of dollars for the entire database. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: When is the next Steam *****? Best VR games 2025 Several EA and Codemasters classics suddenly delisted on Steam, with no warning View the full article

If that is Lune, boy has she changed a lotView the full article

Assassin's Creed Shadows has turned into a massive success for Ubisoft, registering day-one sales numbers that nearly top the list of games in the action-adventure franchise. According to newly released information, only one game in the series has sold more copies than Assassin's Creed Shadows by its launch date. View the full article

Cozy MMO Palia has received its biggest update since launching in 2023 with a major new zone called the Elderwood. This new zone comes with new collectibles, resources, critters, and, of course, quests. One early quest, as part of the main Elderwood questline, sees you sent into the spooky forested zone in search of stables to help you navigate the map, but some are a little tricky to find. View the full article

The development team behind the upcoming FBC: Firebreak has shown some interest in bringing the game to the hotly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 console at some point in the future, though the developer is squarely focused on bringing the game to existing platforms for now. Set in the same universe as Alan Wake and Control, FBC: Firebreakrepresents a departure from previous Remedy projects, being its first ever multiplayer co-op title. View the full article

new item in Marvel Rivals' latest event has broken the idea many players had about its ranked mode—namely that it's an accurate way to measure your skill at the game. One loss is no longer necessarily weighed the same as another: The Galacta's Gift event lets you earn up to eight free Chrono Shield Cards which can be used to avoid the penalty of losing a match... Read more.View the full article

It was recently revealed that Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is looking into making officially licensed plushies of the popular character Esquie for fans to purchase in the future. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 made its debut on April 24 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. View the full article

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The Empyrean Scholar outfit has been made available for Enshrouded players as part of the latest update, and there's a really easy way to obtain it. The latest Twitch drops is part of the Thralls of Twilight content, which is available as part of Update 6. You can watch the general gameplay to learn more about the update while unlocking the special set and all its parts. How to obtain the full Empyrean Scholar outfit set in Enshrouded The Empyrean Scholar outfit has five different parts to unlock. All the parts can be unlocked by watching the Twitch streams for a required amount of time. Scholar of the Empyrean Pants: Watch the stream for an hour.Scholar of the Empyrean Boots: Watch the stream for an hour.Scholar of the Empyrean Gloves: Watch the stream for an hour and a half.Scholar of the Empyrean Cloak: Watch the stream for two hours.Scholar of the Empyrean Helmet: Watch the stream for four hours. It's not necessary to complete the full quota at one go. You can take a break in between your sessions. The Twitch drops event is available between May 13 and May 27. As long as you complete the required watch time within the *******, the rewards will be available for you. There's also a Sass Glass to be won, which is unlocked after you complete watching three hours of the stream. However, it's not part of the scholar outfit set, but still a cool item to have. Remix by Destructoid via Keen Games How to get the Twitch drops in Enshrouded You'll have to complete the following steps to participate and win the available rewards. Go to the official website to start the linking process.Click on "Connect to Steam" to link your account.Click on "Connect to Twitch" to link your account with Twitch.Once enabled, make sure to watch partner streams to get the applicable rewards. The Thralls of Twilight update has plenty of new content available for players, which includes fresh enemies, reworked Shroud, and much more. The post How to get the Empyrean Scholar outfit in Enshrouded appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Marvel Rivals' next update, dropping on May 15, is adding a new feature called Chrono Shield Cards, and the competitive scene is about to get a whole lot worse because of it. And I have just one question: Why? Chrono Shield Cards function the same way as the already existing Chrono Shield feature, with one major difference that makes them a problem rather than a nice reprieve: You can hold up to 20 at once and use them whenever you like. Screenshot by Destructoid This new mechanic feels incredibly pay-to-win since having these special cards in your inventory means you can literally pay to stay put and rank up. Competitive is meant to be a fierce battleground where players can demonstrate their skills and work hard to move up, so this new system goes entirely against everything it's meant to be. Initially, eight of the Chrono Shield Cards will be available for free by progressing in the event starting on May 15. We don't know what other acquisition methods there will be for this feature down the line, but even if they remain solely free items earned by playing, it still feels like a pay-to-win system since these cards can be spent whenever to block losses. Most items end up in the shop eventually, and since there's room for up to 20 of these passes in your inventory, there will certainly be other methods for obtaining them outside of the event. Regardless of how it works, there's just too much room for players to abuse this system. [Hidden Content] Trolling and throwing are both going to be even more rampant than they already are since there's now a system in place protecting players who do so. The competitive scene is going to vastly change with Chrono Shield Cards in play, and it won't be for the better. Player reactions are, understandably, pretty divided over this choice. Popular Marvel Rivals creators like Eskay, Flats, and Bogur have already shared strong stances against what they see as a pay-to-win system, with Flats saying, "There ain't NO WAY y'all put a way to pay money to not lose points in a COMPETITIVE LOSS???" Some players think this feature could be a good thing, though, especially for those struggling to reach Gold to get the free skin. There have been many complaints about the ranked mode throughout season two, including massive Strategist buffs and Vanguard nerfs to combat some of these issues. "If it only works at Gold and below, maybe this is just NetEase trying to ease the process of getting the ranked reward skin to those struggling with it," one player said on Reddit. [Hidden Content] Even if their intentions are in the right place with this idea, NetEase is missing the mark. Sure, Chrono Shield Cards may genuinely help a few honest, hardworking players, but they will harm the vast majority. Trolls are being encouraged to throw match after match with no consequence thanks to this system, and there's going to be far more people who use it to cause chaos than there are those who use it as intended. I wouldn't be as opposed to Chrono Shield Cards if we were only being given one or two to use, but allowing everyone to store up to 20 is just ridiculous, especially when we already have the Chrono Shield effect that takes place automatically after a few losses. There's just no point to the ranked mode if everyone can freely toss around special cards to rank up. There are certainly many issues with the current competitive scene, like Strategists not earning enough points compared to Duelists, and the match continuing even after a player disconnects. But Chrono Shield Cards aren't the right fix for this situation—they're just another even worse problem that's being thrown into the mix. Coming alongside the battle pass exclusivity changes that brought back OG battle pass skins, this feature announcement has led to quite a bit of controversy among the community. NetEase has been really good at listening to community feedback so far, though, so hopefully they'll hear and address our concerns with this one too. What do you think about Chrono Shield Cards blocking losses in competitive mode? The post This controversial new Marvel Rivals item stinks of P2W and fans are already divided appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

One of the most challenging achievements you can earn in The Precinct is We're Gonna Need a ******* Holding Cell. It requires you to arrest six criminals during one in-game shift, which is especially tricky if you're focusing on parking violations or like to take your time playing. However, despite this seeming very difficult, there are several ways to arrest six criminals in one shift with little to no issues. It may take a while, but once you learn the strategy, it's easy to replicate in the future. Table of contentsHow to get the We're Gonna Need a ******* Holding Cell trophy in The PrecinctHow to find six criminals to arrest in The PrecinctHow to get the We're Gonna Need a ******* Holding Cell trophy in The Precinct Earning the We're Gonna Need a ******* Holding Cell achievement in The Precinct requires finding six criminals, arresting them, and escorting them back to the ACPD station's building. You'll need to book them manually for the arrests to count toward your progress. There are three main ways to obtain this achievement easily: Play your in-game shifts as usual.Play until you unlock custom schedules before creating a 24-hour shift.Play your day beyond your character's usual shift and catch criminals during overtime hours. Of these three options, working overtime until you catch and book six criminals is the easiest way to earn this trophy. The Precinct doesn't automatically stop your day once your shift ends, and there's no energy system preventing you from continuing. Any XP and criminals you book will count toward your shift, even if you work several hours overtime. Screenshot by Destructoid Another option is to play through The Precinct's story until you unlock custom shifts. That way, rather than sticking with whatever Kowalski assigns you, you can make your own schedule, including its location, variant, and duration. Picking a 24-hour shift will give you much more time to find criminals. You can reduce this to 12 or 16 if you're pressed for time and are confident you can arrest six people in this time, but 24 is an equally safe bet. You can also use these strategies to earn 10,000 XP in a single shift if you're struggling with multiple achievements. How to find six criminals to arrest in The Precinct From here, your strategy will partially depend on personal preference. If you're proficient in tackling vehicular crimes like motor vehicle theft or DUIs, you can focus on these for your six bookings. Otherwise, you can look around for street crime like drug dealing, burglary, and armed assaults. The only downside to this is the chance of armed NPCs eliminating you and slowing your progress. Fortunately, this doesn't reset your shift or end it, so you can continue as normal until you find your six criminals. Once you find six criminals, ******* them, and bring them to the ACPD Precinct, you'll unlock the We're Gonna Need a ******* Holding Cell trophy and get a bunch of XP along the way. If you're interested in pursuing more achievements, be sure to check out our complete list of rare car locations in The Precinct. The post How to arrest six criminals in one shift in The Precinct appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Anime Saga is out, and it's time to take our favorite anime heroes for a spin through the same dungeons over and over again. Of course, while going through dungeons is fun and all, it can get pretty grindy and difficult without the right Units, which is exactly why we wrote this guide. Find out which are the best units in the game in this Definitive Anime Saga Unit Tier List. Table of contentsAnime Saga Tier ListSS-Tier UnitsS-Tier UnitsA-Tier UnitsB-Tier UnitsC-Tier UnitsD-Tier UnitsAnime Saga Tier List Image via TierMaker / Remix by Destructoid While doing more damage is great, the thing that really sets apart Anime Saga Units is their efficiency. More specifically, the efficiency of quickly clearing a room of units. Since we really love clearing rooms as fast as possible, we also considered this a factor when it comes to placing units in their tiers. SS-Tier UnitsUnitInfo ZidThe most powerful unit in the game currently. His Aoe is through the roof, and he's good in almost any situation. If you get him, you're set until a new update drops. FrierinA well-rounded unit that does everything, including hit air units. Bring her along for whichever activity, and you'll never be disappointed. ChainsawAn absolute boss-melter. Not great for clearing, but put Chainsaw in front of a boss and watch it burn. RohanSuper quick attacks, and super powerful too. Amazing unit for clearing rooms and good for bosses too.S-Tier UnitsUnitInfo RemuOne of the best, and cutest, units for clearing rooms. Also great for dishing out damage to bosses. ZoruSo powerful, some of his moves hit twice. Really great for clearing strong units and bosses. DomaA better version of Okorun. Great for clearing rooms, but falls a bit short when it comes to damage output. InosReally powerful, but the cooldowns are a bit long. Still, Inos is a very powerful unit, despite this. SakeWe like Sake so much, we used him more than we should. His moves are really handy for dealing damage and clearing rooms. Unfortunately, we had to let him go when we got some Mythic units.A-Tier UnitsUnitInfo OkorunGreat for clearing rooms, but when compared to other Mythic units, Okorun falls a bit short. Still one of the best units if you want quick clears. MochiAnother really good crowd control unit with decent damage. Unfortunately, we replaced Mochi when we got some Mythical units. VogitaOut of all the units that can hit air targets, Vogita is the easiest to get. Not only this, but he is still a very powerful unit, especially duringthe early game. AgonyReally good for gathering enemies at one place, and then switching to a stronger unit to blast them all. Not very powerful for a Legendary unit.B-Tier UnitsUnitInfo NezuA lot of fun to play as. Her attacks hit far, and her scratching attacks can clear groups of enemies fast. SanjoSanjo is great for clearing rooms of regular units, but falls a bit short when it comes to overall damage. Good to have until you have better IchiganWidely considered as the best Rare unit. Ichigan has a few really powerful moves that rival even Epic units. Great for taking down bosses.C-Tier UnitsUnitInfo ItaduroKind of slow, but has a really great attack that can melt bosses. If you're playing in a group with friends who have a lot of fast units, put Itaduro on the side and wait for the boss fight. UsoapSomewhat decent attacks, but the basic attack can only target one unit. Really not that great, especially for an Epic unit. TanjigoA decent unit to use while you work on getting better units. One of the few units that becomes invincible during an attack.D-Tier UnitsUnitInfo RokuOut of all the starting units, Roku is probably the best, because of his attacks, but still, try to replace him for a better unit as soon as you can. NorotoThe two Rasengan attacks look cool, but Noroto's range is short, and it only hits one unit. Okay for clearing starting bosses, but should be replaced ASAP. LuffoLuffo is slow, and his attacks are just weak. We only tried him once and quickly replaced him. That's all there is to it. Have fun making your dream team of Anime Units. If you haven't already, check out our Anime Units codes for some free rerolls and other in-game currency. The post Definitive Anime Saga Unit Tier List appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

It’s time for May’s PlayStation Plus catalog update, where subscribers to the higher levelled tiers of the PlayStation Plus subscription ... Read more View the full article

Despite disappointments over yet another delay for Grand Theft Auto 6, the latest trailer by Rockstar has generated even more excitement for the highly anticipated title. Showing a mix of both pre-rendered cutscenes and in-game footage, the sheer scale and level of detail have massively surpassed anything its predecessors were capable of. With how much of the game was shown off in GTA 6's second trailer, fans have already started picking it apart to find all of its hidden secrets. View the full article

A newly discovered string in a recent Deadlock update has sparked speculation that Team Fortress 3 could be in development at Valve. This finding sparks hope for a follow-up to Team Fortress 2, a game that has managed to maintain an active community for more than 15 years despite a lack of major content updates in recent memory. View the full article

Fortnite leaks suggest that Anakin Skywalker will be returning to the game before the end of Galactic Battle, and if so, it seems that he will be a hostile boss NPC with a medallion and special loot. Epic Games added several Star Wars elements to Fortnite's Battle Royale game mode for this month's themed season. From spaceships and special weapons to landmarks and characters scattered all over the island, Galactic Battle has got it all, especially for those who enjoy Star Wars. View the full article

Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 8 was stuffed full of wonderful things, like 12 new subclasses and a photo mode, but once it was out some players stumbled into new dialogue they had never heard before. A chat with a certain corpse revealed a snippet of a storyline that didn't actually exist anywhere else in the game. After some speculation over the last few weeks, Larian dropped a hotfix today that solves the mystery for good... Read more.View the full article

WWE 2K25 players have a new Locker Code to unlock in the game's MyFaction mode, which will net them a large amount of Virtual Currency. But while having more in-game cash to spend is nice, not all WWE 2K25 players are happy with the circumstances surrounding the free giveaway. View the full article

Steam account details have reportedly been put up for ***** on the deep web, with over 89 million users potentially affected. Valve has made attempts to beef up the gaming marketplace's security over the years, but players may want to change their Steam passwords as soon as possible to ensure that their personal information stays under lock and key. View the full article