We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. Desktop Mode Fixed regression causing friends and chat windows to not load properly when Steam shows the login window at startup. View the full article
The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: General Fixed regression causing friends and chat windows to not load properly when Steam shows the login window at startup. View the full article
The Midnight Walk is an oddity by design. First announced during a PlayStation State of Play last September, it immediately stunned with its evocative, claymation-inspired design. As the debut game of Swedish studio MoonHood, it has much of the talent behind games like Lost in Random and Ghost Giant on its team. It clearly builds on the legacy of these games, creating something visually striking, yet also emotionally poignant. It's also playable in VR or on a standard screen, both on PC and PS5. View the full article
The Overwatch 2 team at Blizzard has formed a union of nearly 200 developers, featuring every ground-level artist, engineer, and designer who works on the game. The Overwatch Gamemakers Guild joined the ranks of the Communications Workers of America with the goal of giving Overwatch 2's developers more protection against sudden layoffs, unfair wages, and other issues that have rocked the industry as of late. View the full article
Honkai: Star Rail Version 3.3 "The Fall at Dawn's Rise" brings in two new playable characters, a major chapter in the Flame-Chase journey, and more. View the full article
Security company Hive Systems has been pushing the boundaries of password cracking using the latest GPU hardware since 2020. Its most recent Hive Systems Password Table update employs the GeForce RTX 5090 to boost cracking performance against hashed passwords substantially. Should users and companies be concerned? The answer isn't entirely cut-and-dry. Read Entire Article View the full article
In a surprise appearance alongside *** indie band and Disco Elysium composers, Sea Power, voice actor and musician Mikee W. Goodman donned the green jacket and flared trousers of Disco Elysium protagonist Harry Du Bois to belt out a rendition of "The Smallest Church in Saint-Saëns." The melancholy song is the subject of Disco's memorable and much-loved karaoke sidequest... Read more.View the full article
If you plan on completing the Sanguine quest and adding the Sanguine Rose staff to your arsenal in Oblivion Remastered, the first step will be to get a bottle of Cyrodilic Brandy. But even if not as rare as Shadowbanish Wine, finding the item can still be a challenge if you don't know where to start looking. Here's where to find Cyrodilic Brandy in Oblivion Remastered and how to complete the Sanguine quest. Table of contentsWhere to get Cyrodilic Brandy in Oblivion RemasteredOblivion Remastered Sanguine quest guideWhere to get Cyrodilic Brandy in Oblivion Remastered You can find bottles of Cyrodilic Brandy in Oblivion Remastered in a few locations, including inside Odiil Farm and Castle Skingrad. The easiest to find and get, however, can be spotted on Cloud Ruler Temple's West Wing. To reach it, go up the stairs and head to the first room on the left. Image by Destructoid If you don't have access to the temple, you can purchase Cyrodilic Brandy by heading to the Guilded Girrafe or The Main Ingredient in the Imperial City's Market District. Alternatively, Bravil's Lonely Suitor Lodge also sells them. The bottles are priced around 150G, no matter your store of choice. Oblivion Remastered Sanguine quest guide You can trigger the Sanguine quest in Oblivion Remastered by offering your newly acquired Cyrodilic Brandy to the Shrine of Sanguine, which will cause its Daedra to task you with using the Stark Reality spell while at Countess Alessia Caro's dinner party at Castle Leyawiin. If you haven't found the shrine yet, you can do so by heading to the spot marked below, north of Skingrad. You must be on at least level 8 to start the quest. Image by Destructoid With your goal set, the next step is to get formal wear by buying a Velvet Outfit at Imperial City's Divine Elegance. On higher difficulties, brew or buy an Invisibility Potion. Once dressed and ready, enter Castle Leyawiin at noon and talk to the guard below. For him to let you into the party, his disposition must reach 70+. Image by Destructoid Now that you have entered the party, cast Stark Reality while focusing on the main table to complete your task. If you brew it, drop your Invisibility Potion on any of the corners before casting. Trust me, you will need it for what is to come. Image by Destructoid The spell will then cause all nearby to lose their items/spells (including you), while turning the whole castle hostile. To escape the situation and avoid arrest, start running or drink your dropped Invisibility Potion to lose the guards. After escaping the town, fast travel to the Shrine of Sanguine and interact with it to complete the quest and get the Sanguine Rose staff. While at the shrine, don't forget to open the nearby chest to get your belongings back. The post Where to find Cyrodilic Brandy in Oblivion Remastered appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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IGN Plus members can score a free Steam key for the Dune: Awakening Beta this weekend! If you've enjoyed both of Denis Villeneuve's Dune films, you'll love this massive open-world take on Arrakis. The MMO is set to launch next month, but you can try out a huge portion of the game this weekend for free. Keys for this reward are limited, so don't wait to claim yours! Claim a Free Dune: Awakening Beta Key! The Dune: Awakening beta is said to include most of the story you'll find in Act 1, which is perfect for getting a taste of what the game has to offer. According to the development team, this is the first 20-25 hours of the game. Alongside completing this part of the story, you can explore the Hagga Basin South Region, build with the CHOAM Building Set, and even drive the Sandbike around! There's also the option to check out some of the early and early-mid game combat, which is essential for your journey across Arrakis. With enough content to easily occupy three days, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to try out this highly anticipated game. These codes will not be available forever, so be sure to claim your Dune: Awakening Beta key now while supplies last! About IGN Plus If you're unfamiliar with IGN Plus, it's the ultimate subscription to get the most out of your IGN experience! Some of the perks include no ads across IGN, unlimited maps and checklists for games, free games each month, and even discounts at IGN Store! Learn more and try IGN Plus today. View the full article
XCOM is one of the most beloved strategy game series of all time, with many entries since the first game's release in 1994. Right now, you can take home every single mainline XCOM game on Steam for just $10. This includes the mainline games from the 1990s and the rebooted series from 2012 onwards. With over 15,000 bundles already sold, don't miss your chance to secure to entire XCOM collection for only $10 (if purchased separately at MSRP, the total would be $269). XCOM Complete Bundle for May 2025 XCOM: Chimera SquadXCOM 2The Bureau: XCOM DeclassifiedXCOM: Enemy UnknownX-COM: EnforcerX-COM: InterceptorX-COM: ApocalypseX-COM: Terror From the DeepX-COM: UFO Defense These games are sent as Steam codes, which are yours to keep forever. You can play them on a desktop, laptop, Steam Deck, or even send them to a friend if you already have the game or want to gift one! In addition to the above games, you will also gain access to all major XCOM 2 DLC, including XCOM 2: War of the Chosen. The XCOM Complete Bundle supports the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Founded in 2000, the MJFF is aimed at supporting those with Parkinson's diseases and finding a cure for it. To this day, no cure is available for Parkinson's, despite over six million people affected around the world. Each bundle purchase will help contribute toward the fight for a cure. More Game Bundles Available Right Now: Noah Hunter is a freelance writer and reviewer with a passion for games and technology. He co-founded Final Weapon, an outlet focused on nonsense-free Japanese gaming (in 2019) and has contributed to various publishers writing about the medium. View the full article
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is now verified on Steam Deck, all thanks to one small change made to the texture pool setting. Unfortunately, though, this is another example of a game having its rating incorrectly changed, as the game doesn't have the performance to justify the green tick of verification. Not every game runs great on the best handheld gaming PC, as the now aging hardware inside the Steam Deck is starting to struggle with new, triple-A games. The Indiana Jones and the Great Circle system requirements gave us plenty of warning that the game would struggle on the Steam Deck, but this new update aids performance, just not enough to be worthy of any rating other than Playable. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: I played Indiana Jones on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090, and it hits 213fps at 5K Indiana Jones and the Great Circle voice actors and cast list Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review - an authentic Indy adventure View the full article
Even with all the signs pointing to the launch of Hollow Knight Silksong arriving this year, it's better not to spend too long thinking about it. Instead, I recommend plunging yourself headfirst into another fantastic 2D Metroidvania with all the action and platforming chops of Team Cherry's classic. Inspired by Elden Ring developer Fromsoftware's best game to date, Nine Sols is one of the strongest contenders to the Hollow Knight crown that I've played in a while, and you can currently get it cheaper than it's ever been on Steam. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Space roguelike Breachway launches giant new update, four months in the making Card-based Lovecraftian strategy RPG The Horror at Highrook lands on Steam New automation sandbox game Icaria fuses Minecraft and Factorio together View the full article
While Five Nights at Freddy's fever is in the air right now for Dead by Daylight lovers, the reveal of its new roadmap and a hidden message within it could be teasing the licensed chapter that follows its FNAF fiesta. While not yet confirmed, all the evidence is pointing towards a DBD chapter themed around The Walking Dead. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: DBD FNAF chapter release date window, PTB, and latest news Awesome new DBD killer is Matthew Lillard, but sadly not as Ghostface A new DBD chapter is set to be completely designed by you, the player View the full article
Diablo 4 recently teamed up with Cantrip Candles for Mother’s Day with Mother’s Judgment, a free giveaway in which fans could receive mystery candles from Lilith. Though physical candles have already sold out, Diablo 4 players can still receive Mother’s Blessings or Mother’s Wrath with randomly-generated candle scents on the companion website. View the full article
Skating legend Tony Hawk felt it would have been a grave oversight for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4 to go ahead without the return of Bam Margera. The upcoming remaster is putting a new coat of paint on the third and fourth installments of the series, which both feature Margera as a playable character. The initial THPS 3 + 4 skater list omitted Margera, who was subsequently added to the game after public outcry. View the full article
******: The Old Country is set to release for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on August 8. Unlike ****** III, this isn’t a open-world game. Set in Sicily in the early 20th century, ******: The Old Country is a third-person stealth shooter that tells a linear story. You play as Enzo Favara, a young man looking to work his way up through the ranks of Don Torrisi’s criminal empire. The game is available for preorder now in a couple of editions (see it at Amazon). Read on to see what comes in each one, how much it costs, and more. ******: The Old Country - Standard Edition PS5 Get it at Amazon - $49.99Get it at GameStop - $49.99Get it at PS Store (digital) - $49.99 Xbox Get it at GameStop - $49.99Get it at Xbox Store (digital) - $49.99See it at Amazon - Not yet available PC Get it GMG (Steam) - $42.49 with code MAY15Get it at Steam - $49.99 ******: The Old Country - Deluxe Edition Console Get it for PS5 - $59.99Get it for Xbox - $59.99 PC Get it at GMG (Steam) - $50.99 with code MAY15Get it at Steam - $59.99 The digital-only deluxe edition comes with the game itself, plus the following digital extras: Soldato Pack - “Distinctive cosmetics and a helpful Charm”Padrino Pack - "Lupara Speciale" Shotgun, "Vendetti Speciale" Pistol, "Immortale" Charm, "Padrino" Outfit, "Stiletto Speciale" Knife, "Eckhart Speciale" Limousine, "Cosimo" Horse and AccessoriesGatto Nero Pack - "Bodeo Nero" Pistol, "Velocità" Charm, "Gatto Nero" Outfit, "Carozella Nero" Race CarSoundtrack and Digital Artbook******: The Old Country Preorder Bonus Anyone who preorders ******: The Old Country gets the following digital extras for no additional cost: Soldato Pack - “Distinctive cosmetics and a helpful Charm”What is ******: The Old Country? ******: The Old Country takes place in 1900s Sicily, when organized crime was just a burgeoning enterprise. You play as Enzo Favara, fresh out of a childhood filled with forced labor, as he works his way up the criminal underworld. You hitch your future to the Torrisi crime family, who you’ll help defend their territory against rival mafiosos looking to expand their turf. Unlike ****** III, which was an open-world game, this new entry is a straightforward action-adventure game. Judging by the trailer, it has a strong stealth component, along with plenty of *******-appropriate guns and other weaponry. Other Preorder Guides Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky. View the full article
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While completing the Cheshire Cat's Furniture Fluster quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley, there's a chance you'll encounter bugs preventing you from picking up furniture. This can happen in multiple instances, such as in Aladdin's house with his flower pot or in WALL-E's house while grabbing a rusty metal bench. Encountering this bug stops you from progressing in the mission and completing the Cheshire Cat's friendship quests. Fortunately, there are some solutions that, more often than not, will solve this problem. Let's dive into how to fix the Furniture Fluster quest's item pickup bug in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Table of contentsWhat is Disney Dreamlight Valley's Furniture Fluster quest bug?How to fix the Furniture Fluster quest's pick-up bugWhat is Disney Dreamlight Valley's Furniture Fluster quest bug? The most common bug you'll encounter during the Cheshire Cat's Furniture Fluster quest prevents you from picking up objects in Aladdin and WALL-E's house. In the mission, you'll discover cutesy purple furniture items in Aladdin's house, followed by several metal objects in Daisy's. There's a chance you won't find a "pick up" option while hovering over these items, even after restarting your game or moving around at different angles. At the time of writing, its cause is unknown, but it can happen on any of Disney Dreamlight Valley's platforms. How to fix the Furniture Fluster quest's pick-up bug The best way to fix this issue is to drop multiple objects near your bugged item and use Disney Dreamlight Valley's "pick up multiple objects" feature. Your character will start picking up these items, including nearby bugged furniture pieces. Since the issue stems from not being able to find the pickup option after hovering over an object, using this bypasses that, letting your character act as normal. If it doesn't work right away, try dropping more objects or placing them closer to the furniture piece. Your best bet is to stand right on top of it and drop a few random items before picking them up again. Screenshot by Destructoid If this doesn't work, you can try some troubleshooting options below as potential easy fixes: Restart Disney Dreamlight ValleyRestore to a local save that takes place before you started the questPlay on a different platform if you own multiple copies of Disney Dreamlight ValleyUninstall and reinstall Disney Dreamlight Valley In rare cases, restarting your game or uninstalling and reinstalling it will solve the bug without further issues. If you have access to a local save from shortly before encountering this problem, you can try to restore this point and replay the quest. At the time of writing, Gameloft hasn't publicly announced that they're aware of the bug or updated their DDV Issue Tracker Trello about it. Nonetheless, they regularly release hotfixes and bug fix patches for the game, so there's a possibility they'll resolve this issue shortly after the quest's release. In the meantime, the solutions above can help you work around the bug, letting you progress through the rest of the Cheshire Cat's questline and eventually unlock the Uncrafting Station. The post How to fix Furniture Fluster pick up bug in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The From Pitch to Dance Floor Evolution is the latest one to consider in EA FC 25 Ultimate Team if you're willing to spend coins to upgrade a card of your choice. The latest paid evolution provides substantial boosts to the card of your choice, and this guide will help you make the best choice possible. Table of contentsEA FC 25 From Pitch to Dance Floor Evolution requirementsEA FC 25 From Pitch to Dance Floor Evolution upgradesBest players to use in the From Pitch to Dance Floor Evolution EvolutionEA FC 25 From Pitch to Dance Floor Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of the From Pitch to Dance Floor Evolution in EA FC 25. Overall Max. 91Position STMax PS 10Max PS+ 3Pace Max. 98Dribbling Max. 87EA FC 25 From Pitch to Dance Floor Evolution upgrades There are four levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements. Level 1 upgrades Rarity In-Progress EvolutionRole++ ST Advanced Forward++PlayStyle Acrobatic (^9)Overall +10 (^93)Pace +5 (^92)Positioning +15 (^97)Finishing +20 (^97) Level 2 upgrades Rarity In-Progress EvolutionWF +3 ★PlayStyle+ Finesse Shot (^3)Penalties +20 (^93)Long Shots +20 (^88)Volleys +25 (^95)Heading Accuracy +40 (^90) Level 3 upgrades Rarity In-Progress EvolutionSM +1 ★ (^4)PlayStyle+ Low Driven Shot (^3)PlayStyle Power Shot (^9)PlayStyle Quick Step (^9)Physicality +8 (^90)Passing +15 (^86) Level 4 upgrades Rarity TOTS EvolutionRole++ ST Poacher++Role+ ST False 9+PlayStyle Technical (^9)Dribbling +10 (^89)Shot Power +15 Level 1 upgrade conditions Play two matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game. Level 2 upgrade conditions Win one match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Level 3 upgrade conditions Play two matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Level 4 upgrade conditions Win two matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.Best players to use in the From Pitch to Dance Floor Evolution Evolution Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution. There are more than 15,000 cards to choose from. Ruud Gullit Base IconViktor Gyokeres ThunderstruckRafael LeaoSamuel Eto'o Base IconErling HaalandKarim Adeyemi Track StarsHugo Ekitike ThunderstruckLois Open Winter WildcardsKenny Dalglish Winter Wildcards IconRasmus Hojlund Dreamchasers While these are all great options, check your club for potential evo combos that might be better choices. The post EA FC 25 From Pitch to Dance Floor Evolution: Best players to use appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Destiny 2's new vehicular slaughter-fest PvP mode Heavy Metal just went live, and it's cool, but the real draw is the new vehicle type you can get for playing it. It's called the Gryphon and it rocks. I paid-to-win for the Gryphon (I had the Silver, don't judge me) so you don't have to, but I did it to let you know that the vehicle is definitely worth grinding for otherwise. It's slower than a Sparrow, but feels tankier, too, and it has two different weapons to use while on the move. Screenshot by Destructoid The Gryphon is the third option for personal vehicles now in Destiny 2, and it may be my new favorite. While the Sparrow offers the basic ride everyone has known since 2014, and the Skimmer is like a wild surfboard/skateboard to move quickly and do tricks on, the Gryphon is all about bangin'. When you hop in your Gryphon, you'll notice the slight sluggishness compared to the other vehicles, but there's also the big blue reticle on screen that lets you know immediately that it's ready to kick some ****. The primary fire for the Gryphon is a shotgun-like blast with decent range and can one-shot red bar enemies while on patrol, which is a welcome change from just letting them blast you in the face while you drive by. But the Gryphon also has a secondary fire, like the Drake or Fallen Brig in Heavy Metal, which locks on to enemies and launches projectiles at them from afar. Speed-wise, the Gryphon is easily the slowest of the three vehicles in the game, but it doesn't matter when you can kill enemies in three different ways now. Sometimes you gotta go fast, but other times you can't be bothered with hopping off of your vehicle to blast an enemy in the face, and that's where the Gryphon comes in. And if this isn't your thing and you don't care, that's fine, there's plenty of Sparrows to choose from. But I will definitely be keeping my eye out for more Gryphons in the future. Heavy Metal itself is pretty meh, honestly. One team has Drake tanks while the other has Fallen Brigs in the three-vs-three mode, and it's meant to be silly and not taken seriously, but it was so clunky that I just used my on-hand Silver to get the Gryphon and move on with my time. You may do the same, but you don't have to. Screenshot by Destructoid You can unlock the Gryphon for free by completing Heavy Metal challenges (the mode's event where you claim the Gryphon will be here for one week), so it's worth grabbing if you can. If you want it right now, you can purchase all of the rewards in the Heavy Metal event for 1,500 Silver, too. It's up to you. The post Destiny 2’s new Gryphon vehicle is the Sparrow of death I never knew I wanted appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
There are many challenges in Revenge Of The Savage Planet that you must complete to progress in your revenge plan against your former employer. After being abandoned and then laid off, you must work to gather your equipment that's been scattered across various planets in your current star system. View the full article
Despite the delay, the Dune: Awakening Beta has stirred up serious buzz as it opens to eager players. While getting in might be tough if you choose not to pre-order the MMO, a few tactics can boost your odds. Whether you're a devoted fan or an MMO enthusiast, here's how to improve your chances of early access. Table of contentsHow to get into Dune: Awakening BetaWhen does the Dune: Awakening Beta Twitch stream start?What's included in the Dune: Awakening Beta?When does the Dune: Awakening Beta end?How to get into Dune: Awakening Beta The most surefire way of getting access to the Dune: Awakening beta is to pre-order the game. This method wasn't an original means of gaining access to the beta when it first launched, but on May 9, developer Funcom announced how it would be opening up access to anyone who pre-ordered the MMO. If you're not looking to pre-order the game, though, you can access the Dune: Awakening beta through three other methods. Instead of relying on just one, it's best to try all three, as doing so will significantly increase your chances. Let's break down each method: Go to the Dune: Awakening Steam page to wishlist and request Beta accessSign up for the Beta on the game's official pageCollect a Beta code by watching the Dune: Awakening Global LAN Party Broadcast on Twitch The first two steps are straightforward, offering Beta sign-ups right out of the gate. While they're easy to complete, they don't guarantee a code. That's where the Twitch stream might give you an edge. According to the official Beta page, "tens of thousands" of codes will be up for grabs during the stream, but the window could be short. Timing is everything, so be sure to stay alert and ready when it drops. Image via Funcom No matter which step you've taken, make sure to check your email daily. Be on the lookout for Steam notifications—you don't want to miss out when that code hits your inbox. When does the Dune: Awakening Beta Twitch stream start? The Dune: Awakening Global LAN Party Broadcast begins on May 10 at 12pm PT/ 3pm ET/ 8pm BST/ 9pm CET. Tune into the Funcom Twitch channel to watch two houses battle it out and possibly gain access to the Beta. [Hidden Content] Team Harkonnen and Team Atreides will take center stage for this stream, where we will likely see some PvP action. There's no telling how long the broadcast will last, but it will hopefully go on for a few hours to give viewers more chances for the Beta. What's included in the Dune: Awakening Beta? Dune: Awakening's Beta Weekend includes the following content: The first 20-25 hours of gameplayCHOAM Building SetHagga Basin South RegionEastern and Western Vermillius Gap RegionParts of the Act 1 storylineConstruct and drive a SandbikeEarly and mid-game combat Even though it's just a Beta Weekend, this limited-time access offers a lot, with up to 25 hours of gameplay. If you're fortunate enough to gain access, you'll join a server accommodating up to 40 players. During this Beta Weekend, the focus will be on PvE, where you can collaborate to survive or build sandy empires together. However, if you're in the mood for some competition, there will be areas specifically for PvP combat. Image via Funcom Those interested in the story can play through most of Act 1 with their customized character, though naturally, it won't include as much content as the full launch. Progress made during the Beta Weekend won't carry over, so you'll have to start fresh when the game officially releases. This weekend is mainly about getting a feel for the gameplay and preparing for what's ahead. When does the Dune: Awakening Beta end? The Beta Weekend wraps up on May 12 at 2:59pm PT / 5:59pm ET / 10:59pm BST / 11:59pm CEST. Once it ends, all eyes are on the full launch. There will be many more regions to explore, along with iconic vehicles like Ornithopters and Buggies. You'll also be able to meet up with other Dune: Awakening players in the new social hub, allowing you to trade items across servers using the Exchange. So, get ready for its full release, and dig into the Beta while you can. The sandworms are waiting for you beneath the surface. The post How to access Dune: Awakening Beta appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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As a blacksmith, you will enter randomized dungeons to procure materials to craft the ultimate weapons. View the full article