Unlocking fast travel in Gothic Remake will likely be a priority as soon as you start getting tired of traipsing up and down the same road to the Swamp Camp over and over. There are other ways to move quickly in Gothic—the Scavenger mount you can ride, for one—but if you want actual instantaneous fast travel, it's going to take a little work to acquire it... Read more.View the full article
I've come to the edge of the swamp to collect hallucinogenic swampweed from a harvester on behalf of a cult who smoke it to commune with a sleeping god. I find the harvester up a rickety tower after fighting through the monster-infested bog, but he won't hand over the wacky baccy until I clear out the nearby bloodflies... Read more.View the full article
God of War Laufey’s surprise debut at this week’s State of Play has had gamers buzzing ever since, for a variety of reasons. A new God of War game. Hell yeah! A new God of War game where you don’t play as Kratos? Oh. And in this new God of War game, one of your companions is a talking gelatinous cube named Franque? Uh oh. [Hidden Content] [Hidden Content] The gameplay footage has me impossibly stoked to play as Kratos’s late wife, the powerful Frost Giant known as Laufey (or Faye). She is quick, acrobatic, and aerial, meant to evoke the verticality of the Greek trilogy combined with new mechanics of the Norse games. I have no issue with that. But even for me, Phranque came off as a bit weird and off-putting in the short footage we saw of him in the 20 minutes of gameplay Sony showed off. He reminded me a bit of Mimir, the chatty severed head who Kratos had hanging on his belt for two games, but worryingly more annoying. But according to the game’s director, there’s still much left to learn and see. “Phranque has probably got six or seven lines in the reveal, so it’s not a fully developed personality present [there] because we’re just not having as much conversation,” God of War Laufey director Ariel Lawrence said in an interview with GameSpot. “So I would say as we are still in development on all of these things, we’re treating Phranque as we would any companion character. His earnestness, his honesty about being in the moment is kind of integral to his character, but that doesn’t make him completely unserious.” Phranque, voiced by Jack Quaid (best known as Hughie in The Boys), meets Faye along with talking ribbons attached to a sword named Rue, and his pithy dialogue immediately gave many the ick. Lawrence assures that “For us, we want to find his humanity,” she said. “And as we’ll discover, in the world of Everywhen things are not great right now. So for him, I think it’s really about helping Faye see the world as it is. So he’s not meant to be a joke in that kind of capacity.” Image via PlayStation Like Mimir, Phranque will likely be a voice of reason and a bit of a foil to the seriousness of the situation Faye faces, along with occasional ********* gaming when it comes to combat or exploration. The hope is that it won’t be too much, too often. “Kratos is pretty serious a lot of the time, and so the levity of other people stands in contrast to that a lot,” she said. “We have characters that can go across the spectrum of that, so it’s not that we have to be very serious and very light. I think we have real people as much as we can, but I think the reveal is just a very small section of the Everywhen, and so as we kind of open up the world to see the next things, Phranque fits into that part.” /wp-content/themes/destructoid2025/assets/img/icons/likes-off.png0 The post God of War Laufey director says the game’s talking cube is ‘not meant to be a joke’ appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The action in Pathogenic looks awesome, and playing as a lone parasite fighting against the immune system sounds pretty cool too. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Steam users have a chance to claim and keep the acclaimed co-op puzzle game Pico Park: Classic Edition before it is removed from the store. Developed by Tecopark, Pico Park was originally released in 2016 and has maintained a cult following among fans of cooperative party games ever since. However, the game's classic edition is set to leave Steam, giving players a limited window to add it to their libraries. View the full article
Battlefieldgames tend to be good at retaining their communities, but few online games can last forever. Battlefield publisher EA is no stranger to ending online support for its games, with a long succession of shooters, yearly sports titles, and more shuffling in and out the door. View the full article
June's State of Play certainly proved that September will have no shortage of games to play, but if Onimusha: Way of the Sword is at the top of your list, you can get a preorder in for it right now ahead of its September 25 release. There are quite a few different editions to explore as well, with each available at different prices. For fans looking to preorder a physical copy, there's a standard release for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X for $69.99 and a steelbook release for PS5 and Xbox Series X for $74.99. The latter, in particular, looks like quite a fun pickup. There are also digital copies available to preorder across various storefronts, including PlayStation, Xbox, and places like Steam and Fanatical for PC players. These digital copies come in three different editions that vary in price - Standard, Deluxe, and Premium Deluxe - which you can learn more about below. Preorder Onimusha: Way of the Sword – Standard Edition PS5 (Physical) See at Amazon - $69.99See at Best Buy - $69.99See at GameStop - $69.99 Xbox Series X (Physical) See at Amazon - $69.99See at Best Buy - $69.99See at GameStop - $69.99 Digital See at PlayStation Store - $69.99See at Xbox - $69.99 PC See at Fanatical - $57.39 $69.99 (18% off)See at Green Man Gaming - $69.99See at Steam - $69.99 If you just want the standard edition of Onimusha: Way of the Sword, this will set you back $69.99. Unless you buy a PC copy from Fanatical, that is, where you can score a little discount on it at the moment. This copy sets you up with the base game, but you'll also get a preorder bonus for ordering early. You can learn more about what they are below. Also, physical copies get an added bonus of a reversible cover sheet with alternative art. Preorder Onimusha: Way of the Sword – Steelbook PS5 (Physical) See at Amazon - $74.99See at Best Buy - $74.99See at GameStop - $74.99 Xbox Series X (Physical) See at Amazon - $74.99See at Best Buy - $74.99See at GameStop - $74.99 This steelbook edition is quite a fun release, thanks to its more vibrant cover art. It's available to preorder for $74.99 and comes with the base game alongside the preorder bonuses detailed further down. You can see the cover art for the steelbook in closer detail below. Preorder Onimusha: Way of the Sword – Digital Deluxe Edition Digital See at PlayStation Store - $79.99See at Xbox - $79.99 PC See at Fanatical - $65.59 $79.99 (18% off)See at Green Man Gaming - $79.99See at Steam - $79.99 Digital shoppers can enjoy some extras through the Deluxe Edition of the game. Available for $79.99 (or a little less at Fanatical right now), this version comes with the Deluxe Kit, which can be seen in the image above. This includes: Outfit for Musashi Red ArmorSword AppearanceRaizanEnryuuBamboo & PandaWhittled OarCharmsOni LadyLittle DancerMentorOni GauntletCrimson Lotus Alongside the main preorder bonus that's detailed below, this also comes with an extra preorder bonus of the White Monkey Charm and White Lion Sword Appearance. Preorder Onimusha: Way of the Sword – Digital Premium Deluxe Edition Digital See at PlayStation Store - $89.99See at Xbox - $89.99 PC See at Fanatical - $73.79 $89.99 (18% off)See at Green Man Gaming - $89.99See at Steam - $89.99 Available for $89.99 (or for a little less at Fanatical), the Premium Deluxe Edition is packed with even more bonuses. Alongside the Deluxe Kit above, this edition also comes with a Premium Kit, which contains: Outfit for the Oni LadyBird CallSnow CamelliaEleganceOutfit for OkuniFlower DanceGoldfish DanceOni DanceHaoriHellfireMoonlightCloudbiterIn-Game Mini Digital Soundtrack Similar to the Deluxe Edition, it also comes with the extra preorder bonus alongside the main one of the White Monkey Charm and White Lion Sword Appearance. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Preorder Bonus While the Deluxe and Premium Deluxe digital preorders come with extra bonuses, each copy of the game comes with the Lion Dog Charm and Sealed Curse Sword Appearance, which you can see in the image above. Onimusha: Way of the Sword Demo Available Now Curious to test out Onimusha: Way of the Sword before preordering it? The good news is a demo is now available to try out. According to a PlayStation Blog post from Capcom Producer Akihito Kadowaki, "about 30 minutes of the early story is available" to play. In it, you can "try out the many techniques such as Parry, Deflect, Issen, Oni Armament, absorbing souls, and more. Step into the Kiyomizu-dera Temple stage and battle against your arch-rival, Sasaki Ganryu." Plus, Kadowaki notes if you "have a save data from the demo, you can obtain the Charm: Kubi Akari in the full game, which grants a beneficial effect to Musashi." Check it out below. What Is Onimusha: Way of the Sword? Onimusha: Way of the Sword is a brand new release in Capcom's series. Per a PlayStation Blog post, it's a "blood-soaked sword-fighting saga where Miyamoto Musashi gains the power of the Oni. Set in Kyoto during the early Edo *******, Musashi must face the bizarre, monstrous Genma who run rampant in the historic city." IGN's Matt Purslow played a demo of it during last year's Gamescom and wrote in his preview that, "The gamescom demo may have been short – little more than some winding paths and a boss fight in a temple – but it’s more than enough to convince me that Onimusha: Way of the Sword is built on rock-solid swordplay fundamentals." Other Preorder Guides Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN. View the full article
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra has been one of Marvel Games’ most anticipated projects for several years, but its road to release has been a long one. Developed by Skydance New Media, the studio founded by Uncharted creator Amy Hennig, the game was first announced in 2021 as part of a partnership with Marvel Games. View the full article
Valve has just gone on record confirming that the Steam Machine will ship this summer, alongside the Steam Frame VR headset. That's great news for those who have been waiting patiently for its arrival and who have deep pockets. But, with Valve just increasing the Steam Deck price by $300 and PC component prices so high across the board, there's the very real prospect for many of us of having to choose between a Steam Machine and actually being able to go on a summer holiday this year. So, to see just how bad the financial damage could be, I've run the numbers to see what the Steam Machine price is likely to be based on what we know of its specs and current PC component prices. You might want to sit down for this one... Read the full story on PCGamesN: I've run the numbers, and if the Steam Machine does arrive this summer, this is how much it should cost View the full article
The Rust 'Built Different' update has just landed, bringing with it the most substantial upgrade to its player models in years. Sporting fresh animations to boot, characters are far more realistic, though I always found their kinetic jank to be part of the Rust experience. Alongside the revamp, Facepunch has brought a new top-tier armor set and a classic assault rifle to the *****. Read the full story on PCGamesN: Rust is having a Face Off moment with its new update, introducing new and improved character models View the full article
Here's a fun fact about me: my favorite kind of pizza is the plain ol' Margherita. I try to get adventurous, but extravagant toppings tend to leave me disappointed. Why do we keep inventing new ways to eat pizza? Cheese and tomato is a masterpiece. I don't need anything else. Read the full story on Wargamer: Critical Role Codenames completely reinvents the original board game View the full article
The upcoming MTG set Marvel Super Heroes has been impacted by worldwide delays, with certain products not expected to arrive on store shelves by prerelease, on June 19, 2026. Wizards adds that others will not even make it in time for the official June 26 release date. Read the full story on Wargamer: MTG Marvel is now Magic's fourth delayed set in a row View the full article
Valve has finally confirmed that both the Steam Machineand Steam Frame VR headset can be expected to launch sometime this summer. The two devices were first announced in late 2025 alongside a redesigned Steam Controller, and Valve's Steam Machine has since spent its time at the center of speculation about its potential price, availability, and manufacturing challenges. And, of course, almost everybody interested in purchasing it or the Steam Frame were eager to find out exactly when they’d be able to get their hands on one. View the full article
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