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A new leak about the next season of hit battle royale Fortnite suggests that true superhero abilities may debut in the game. Fortnite has featured many superhero characters over the years, but mostly confined their unique powers to special situations. View the full article

Хотя до старта расширенного доступа к горячо ожидаемому шутеру Doom: The Dark Ages остаётся ещё несколько часов, некоторые владельцы премиального издания игры сообщают, что уже приступили к прохождению.View the full article

After years of delays and radio silence from its developers, it seems like Hollow Knight: Silksong might finally be released this year if the latest Nintendo Direct is anything to go by. While the lack of fanfare for such an anticipated title was more than a shock during its Nintendo Direct reveal, I was thrilled to see an update of any kind regarding its development. But with how long Silksong has been in development, it will need some significant improvements to beat the inevitable comparisons to its predecessor. View the full article

Open world survival RPG Kenshi can be cruel, especially in the early hours. As our reviewer put it back in 2018, "basic survival plans can be easily derailed by a city guard who plants drugs on you then demands money you don’t have, or by finding yourself deep in a region inhabited by vicious alien giraffes.".. Read more.View the full article

Demonic Essence is one of the most important resources in Doom The Dark Ages, and obtaining it is crucial if you want to improve the Doom guy and take on the monsters constantly. Unlike typical resources, Demonic Essence can only be obtained from a specific type of enemy. This resource also has a unique purpose, as it allows you to increase your maximum health and armor. This guide will help you find more Demonic Essence. How to obtain Demonic Essence in Doom The Dark Ages Demonic Essence comes from a special form of enemies known as Leaders. These enemies will appear as their common variants, but they're far stronger. Leaders also have unique attacks, and some of them can be pretty deadly if you don't know how to dodge or parry. Typically, you'll come across at most one Leader in every quest, and they often tend to be the final boss battle in some cases. They're almost always surrounded by weaker enemies, which adds to the challenge. Leaders can also be of different types, so you'll have to focus on their respective weaknesses. Screenshot by Destructoid Defeating a Leader takes longer, so you should take care of the weaker enemies before you concentrate all your firepower on the Leader. They have a special animation once you defeat them, as the Doom guy will rip their heart out and put them out of their misery. This heart, obtained from a Leader, is Demonic Essence. You'll get a permanent upgrade that is applicable to your maximum Health, Shield, or Ammo. Unlike Sentinel Shrine upgrades, you can't choose which area to upgrade first. This will be pre-determined, but the upgrades are a must-have to prepare for the mid and late game. Any upgrade from Demonic Essence will be applicable as soon as you obtain it. The upgrades are also permanent, which is a nice thing to have. The upgrades will be minimal at first, but they all build up in the long run. Once you find a Leader, make sure to eliminate it to secure as much Demonic Essence as possible. The post How to get Demonic Essence in Doom The Dark Ages appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

One of the most important aspects of Doom The Dark Ages is the upgrade part, which is key to improving your character. As you clear more chapters, you'll unlock new weapons and additional tools for your shield. They'll make you more powerful, but you'll need to upgrade them, too. Doing so will unlock new effects, some of which are crucial for particular enemies. This guide will help you understand the upgrade system and how to prioritize things. How to upgrade in Doom The Dark Ages The upgrade system of Doom The Dark Ages is fairly straightforward, but you'll need to plan carefully. You can't upgrade your weapons whenever you want. The resources required for upgrading are also finite, so you'll have to use them carefully. To start the upgrade process, you'll have to reach something called Sentinel Shrines. These shrines are highlighted in bright green, so it's very easy to spot them. Whenever you're near a Shrine, the game will alert you to its presence. The Sentinel Shrine allows you to upgrade your weapons, shield, and melee. You'll need Gold for upgrades, which you can find lying around the map as you explore. Certain enemies also reward you with Gold when you eliminate them. Screenshot by Destructoid Based on the early hours, Gold is quite limited, so you'll have to prioritize which upgrades to do first. Open the relevant section from a Sentinel Shrine, press the Space Bar, and confirm the purchase of an upgrade. Since upgrades are irreversible, make sure to read the text carefully to ensure that you don't end up wasting your resources. Should you upgrade your weapons, shield, or melee first? Based on the first few chapters, this is my priority list for upgrades. ShieldMeleeWeapons As you clear the early chapters, you'll unlock more weapons. You won't want to invest in any weapon upgrades until you have a fair idea of which is your favorite. Identify the ones that suit your play style before going in for the upgrades. Screenshot by Destructoid The Shield is absolutely incredible in both offense and defense, and spending heavily on them. One of my earliest upgrades allows my Saw Throws to chop through multiple shielded enemies at once. This is a perfect upgrade since shielded enemies take longer to take down. Unlike weapons, you'll be using the same shield throughout the game, and hence, any upgrades will be permanent. The last logic also applies to your melee weapons, and they're also a safe bet for upgrades. You'll be using these weapons heavily, and getting a few early upgrades won't be a bad investment. The post How to upgrade weapons and shield in Doom The Dark Ages appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Doom: The Dark Ages has several difficulty levels that cause enemies to hit harder, your parry window to decrease, and even have a one-life limit. The difficulty you pick depends entirely on your preferences, but knowing what each option entails can help make the choice a little easier. Table of contentsDoom: The Dark Ages difficulty levels explainedWhat is Pandemonium?What is Ultra Nightmare mode?How to change your difficulty level in Doom: The Dark AgesDoom: The Dark Ages difficulty levels explained There are two parts to Doom: The Dark Ages' difficulty levels: your initial preset choices, and modifiers you can tweak later. That way, you can stick with the game's default choices, make your current challenge slightly easier, or create a more challenging playthrough. Below are the six default settings you can pick in Doom: The Dark Ages: Aspiring SlayerHurt Me PlentyUltra-ViolenceNightmarePandemoniumUltra-Nightmare Screenshot by Destructoid After choosing an option, you can customize it before you start the game. You can modify your Parry Window, enable enhanced targeting and empowered attacks, and reduce the damage you and the demons take. That way, if Nightmare's default settings are still too easy or Aspiring Slayer is a little too tough, you can change them to fit your preference. This'll change their name to have an "(M*)" symbol next to the difficulty's name, indicating that you modified it in some way. In Doom: The Dark Ages, Nightmare is considered a standard challenging difficulty with a tight parry window and aggressive enemies that hit harder. If you want to take the challenge a step further, you can switch to Ultra-Nightmare and Pandemonium for some unique modifiers. What is Pandemonium? Screenshot by Destructoid Pandemonium mode has the same Parry Window, enemy aggression, and damage modifiers as Nightmare. However, it adds a modifier that only lets you restart chapters using Life Sigils, limiting the number of times you can reset your progress or die. It isn't quite a one-life hardcore mode run, but it does encourage you to look out for Life Sigils and carefully watch your health so you don't die repeatedly. What is Ultra Nightmare mode? Screenshot by Destructoid Like Pandemonium mode, Ultra-Nightmare has the same base modifiers as Nightmare. However, Ultra-Nightmare is a hardcore mode, giving you only one life to complete Doom: The Dark Ages' entire campaign. Life Sigils will heal the Slayer, but they won't revive you or let you reset your chapter, unlike in Pandemonium. You'll also only save your progress with each chapter completion, forcing you to restart from the beginning of the chapter if you leave partway through. How to change your difficulty level in Doom: The Dark Ages Although Doom: The Dark Ages has some limitations with changing your difficulty, you can modify it at any point by heading into the Pause menu, navigating to Settings, and scrolling through the top bar until you find Difficulty. Here, you'll find the same modifiers from before you began your playthrough, letting you tweak your parry window and damage output to make the experience easier or more challenging, depending on your preferences. Screenshot by Destructoid There are a few limits to this. If you select Pandemonium or Ultra-Nightmare, you can't switch back to easier difficulties. Similarly, beginning with any difficulty between Aspiring Slayer and Nightmare locks you to the top four options, preventing you from attempting Pandemonium and Ultra-Nightmare halfway through the run. Aside from this, you can swap between Aspiring Slayer, Hurt Me Plenty, Ultra-Violence, and Nightmare whenever you wish. The post Doom The Dark Ages Pandemonium and Ultra Nightmare difficulties explained appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

FromSoftware's streak of creating outstanding dark fantasy RPGs is absolutely remarkable, and the deep lore and narrative threads that run throughout them are a huge part of what makes them so great. With Elden Ring Nightreign, though, I'd be understanding if narrative took a back seat. While some games like Destiny 2 have proven that you can mix online multiplayer action with brilliant storytelling, it's had years to work on its formula - for FromSoft, Nightreign is very much a first venture into this realm. However, I shouldn't have doubted the developer, because new details about Elden Ring Nightreign Remembrances show that the co-op game will feature storylines for each of its eight classes, which will be told across text-based lore, playable single-player snippets, and side objectives that you'll need to complete during multiplayer runs. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Fromsoftware is changing Elden Ring Nightreign's difficulty after beta feedback Elden Ring Nightreign release date, gameplay, and news The Elden Ring Nightreign system requirements are too good to be true View the full article

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The best weapon in Doom The Dark Ages is by far the Super Shotgun, for its heavy damageView the full article

One mission challenge tasks you with landing your dragon at two secret layovers hidden in Aratum in Doom The Dark AgesView the full article

When is Doom The Dark Ages set? Not the dark ages, oddly, as we'll explain in this spoiler-free guide to the Doom timelineView the full article

The Kar'Thul Marshes level in Doom The Dark Ages has an optional puzzle where you spin a room with waterView the full article

Every gun and melee weapon can be upgraded in Doom The Dark Ages, so here are the best upgrades you should get ASAPView the full article

You’ll find artillery cannons in need of destroying in two Doom The Dark Ages levelsView the full article

A dedicated fan of Palworldhas built a mod that reintroduces Pal gliding into Pocketpair’s open-world survival game. When Palworldwas released into early access in 2024, the game drew a lot of comparisons with Nintendo’s juggernaut franchise, Pokemon. View the full article

Издатель Focus Entertainment и разработчики из Saber Interactive сделали ещё один шаг для продления жизненного цикла боевика от третьего лица Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. На днях команда реализовала для игры полную поддержку модификаций.View the full article

As Marvel Rivals continues to enjoy widespread success, its dedicated players are digging into statistics, and a whole, prominent category may be almost useless as a metric of skill. NetEase's third-person game has become the latest phenomenon in the hero shooter genre, and Marvel Rivals' ranked playlist has predictably become a highly competitive environment. View the full article

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is one of the best games in recent memory, but did you know it had a live action film adaptation in the works before it even launched to critical acclaim? In January 2025, Variety reported how the movie was coming from Sandfall Interactive and Story Kitchen, and now that everyone has played and loved it, it's time to begin theorizing and dreaming about who in Hollywood can portray these amazing new characters. Spoilers, ahoy! Stop reading now if you haven't finished the game. If you have, continue on to see our ideas for casting in the Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 movie. Table of contentsExpedition 33 movie cast ideasGustave - Robert PattinsonMaelle - Sadie SinkLune - Dichen LachmanSciel - Ella PurnellMonoco - Rich KeebleVerso - Henry CavillRenoir - Andy SerkisThe Paintress - Marisa TomeiExpedition 33 movie cast ideas Screenshot by Destructoid Let's cover the main players for now, as these are the main expeditioners and characters within the game's story... and keep in mind that (spoiler alert) a lot of these actors will be playing multiple versions of the same character. Gustave - Robert Pattinson Photo via IMDB Screenshot by Destructoid This one is kind of on the nose, but oh well. Gustave looks so much like the actor behind The Batman, Twilight, Harry Potter, and many others, that people genuinely thought it was him in the game. It's the only choice for our film, and he would be perfect in the role. Pattinson has come a long way from the Twilight days, and is one of the most revered and respected actors in Hollywood. Maelle - Sadie Sink Photo via IMDB Screenshot by Destructoid When it comes to young redheads in Hollywood, Sadie Sink is quickly climbing the list of most-wanted actresses. Known for her roles in Stranger Things and The Whale, she will also soon join the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. She not only looks the part, but is a fantastic actress who I think would handle Maelle's extreme layered depth gracefully. Lune - Dichen Lachman Photo via IMDB Screenshot by Destructoid If you don't know Dichen Lachman yet, you should, and you will. She's likely going to be nominated if not awarded for her incredible job as "Ms. Casey" in Apple TV's Severance, which just so happens to also be one of the best TV shows in recent memory. She is perfect for Lune and just about any other role she's cast in. Buy stock in her now. Sciel - Ella Purnell Photo via IMDB Screenshot by Destructoid Listen, I'm biased. I love Ella Purnell and I want her in everything. She's amazing as Lucy in Fallout, was legendary as Jinx in Arcane, and I want her to portray a character in every video game adaptation ever. And oh, she would absolutely kill it as Sciel with her dry humor and sarcasm. I want to start a petition that Purnell has to play every big-eyed female character in video game movies and shows moving forward. Monoco - Rich Keeble Photo via IMDB Screenshot by Destructoid Since our big, battle-hungry Gestral pal will most likely be CGI or animatronic in nature, he will need a voice actor, and who better than the man who brought him to life so wonderfully in the game? Rich Keeble is our guy. The same can be said for Esquie, who is voiced by Maxence Cazorla. Verso - Henry Cavill Photo via IMDB Screenshot by Destructoid Verso is as important as any character in the game. He's a quiet, mysterious, calm leader of the team when he joins the roster, but with an emotional depth and power behind him that would be perfect for Cavill, who would most likely be on board as he is a huge gamer himself. Cavill would handle Verso's brooding as well as his silliness, along with his physical prowess as a seasoned soldier who would easily handle all sorts of CGI Nevrons with ease. Renoir - Andy Serkis Photo via IMDB Screenshot by Destructoid Why not have a Batman reunion? Let's bring back Andy Serkis as Renoir from his stellar performance in the game and let him cook with his real acting chops. While Serkis may be known for his mo-cap performances like in The Lord of the Rings or Planet of the Apes, this guy can act, and the casting team already got a perfect one The Paintress - Marisa Tomei Photo via IMDB Screenshot by Destructoid A role as important and as delicate as The Paintress (and her real world counterpart, Aline) would be a perfect one for this Oscar winner in a cameo-like role that could be expanded upon in the movie if the writers so choose (and I hope they do). What do you think, dear reader? Who would you cast in the Expedition 33 movie? Let us know in the comments below. The post Who should be cast for a Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 movie? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Even if you're taking advantage of one of the great mods to un-level or auto-upgrade Oblivion Remastered's quest rewards, you might still want to snag yourself something with a little extra oomph right out of the gate. That's where Umbra comes in... Read more.View the full article

Since Patch 8 of Baldur's Gate 3, many players have been disappointed that there will likely be no more major updates to the current content in the game, especially when so much has been removed from the original concept. Several plotlines have been cut short, and some explorable areas like Avernus and the Upper City never saw the light of day. Larian being able to focus on refining BG3's story instead of convoluting it with unnecessary filler was great for the overall quality of the game, but it's still interesting to think about how different it could've been. View the full article

PlayStation appears to have unintentionally confirmed the release date for the PC version of Stellar Blade, revealing in a published trailer that the acclaimed action role-playing game will launch on June 11, 2025. Stellar Blade was developed by South Korean studio Shift Up, which has, since the launch of Stellar Blade, signed a distribution partnership with Sony. View the full article