*********** developers Playside and publishers Warner Bros Interactive have announced Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros, a real-time strategy game based on George R.R. Martin's perennially unfinished novel series A Song Of Ice And Fire, which somehow doesn't have a proper RTS adaptation already. No, Game Of Thrones: Winter Is Coming doesn't count as an RTS adaptation, and besides, that one's kind of naff. As Cersei Lannister once put it to Ned Stark, "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die or you end up with a Mixed user review consensus on Steam". Read more View the full article
Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds got a new trailer at this evening's Summer Game Fest 2025, and with it news of some of the worlds that will be crossing with the blue hedgehog. That came in the form of three new racer reveals: Hatsune Miku, Ichiban from Yakuza: Like A Dragon, and Joker from Persona 5. We also got a release date: September 25th. Read more View the full article
Are you ready for game announcements? How about some game trailers? How about a bunch of ads and some random Hollywood cameos? Summer Game Fest 2025 is here! E3's replacement showcase by Geoff Keighley and his Game Awards group is back for another yearly show, debuting new trailers, new game announcements, and a heck of a lot of #ad's for gamers to sink their teeth into. It's the most exciting time of the year outside of actually playing the games themselves. Rumors are flying about release dates, new reveals, and more ahead of the show. There's talk of games like Silksong, Resident Evil 9, and many others appearing during the show which will likely last at least two hours and begin a weekend full of showings, so excitement is high, as always. But the wait is almost over. SGF 2025 begins on June 6 at 4pm CT, streaming live from Los Angeles, and we'll be live-blogging and keeping up with all of the announcements as they come in, so buckle up and get ready for a fest of games in the summer. Table of contentsAll Summer Game Fest 2025 showcase announcementsResident Evil: Requiem - Reveal trailerStranger Than Heaven - New trailerSplitgate 2 - Battle royale mode announcementInto the Unwell - Reveal trailerWu-*****: Rise of the Deceiver - Reveal trailerWuchang: Fallen Feathers - New trailerLast Flag - Reveal trailerStreet Fighter 6 - New trailerResident Evil 30th anniversary teaserInfinitesimals - Reveal trailerMechaBreak - Release date trailerIll - New trailerBlighted - Reveal trailerWildgate - Open beta trailerLEGO Party! - Reveal trailerHITMAN World of Assassination - Mads Mikkelsen cameoMindsEye - New trailer***** v1.0 - New trailerThe First Descendant: Breakthrough - New trailerScott Pilgrim EX - Reveal trailerActs of Blood - Reveal trailerTowa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree - Reveal trailerMixtape - Reveal trailerDying Light: The Beast - Release date trailerDeadpool VR - Reveal trailerMina the Hollower - Reveal trailerJurassic World Evolution 3 - Reveal trailerBlade & Soul Neo and Blade & Soul Heroes - New trailersFractured Blooms - Reveal trailerLies of P: Overture - New trailerNickToons & the Dice of Destiny - Reveal trailerLEGO Voyagers - Reveal trailer******: The Old Country - New trailerOut of Words - Reveal trailerMIO: Memories in Orbit - Demo trailerChrono Odyssey - Play Test TrailerDune: Awakening - New trailerARC Raiders - Release date trailerKiller Inn - Reveal trailerFelt That Boxing - Reveal trailerOnimusha: Way of the Sword - New trailerMarvel Cosmic Invasion - New trailerThe Cube: Atomic Universe - Reveal trailerAtomic Heart 2 - Reveal trailerGame of Thrones: War for Westeros - Reveal trailerMouse: P.I. For Hire - New trailerEnd of Abyss - Reveal trailerCodeVein 2 - Reveal trailerSonic Racing: CrossWorlds - New trailerChronicles: Medieval - Reveal trailerDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach - New cutscene revealMortal Shell 2 - Reveal trailerAll Summer Game Fest 2025 showcase announcements Image via Summer Game Fest Resident Evil: Requiem - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/POz1-EmLsTY5:57pm CT: WE WERE LIED TO. It's Resident Evil, baby! Resident Evil Requiem! RESIDENT EVIL 9! And it's playable at gamescom and launching on Feb. 27, 2026. Hell yeah.5:55pm CT: The final game of the show. We made it! Keighley is emotional about it, so it must be big. We're in an FBI office and someone's typing up a report about people dying of mysterious disease. It's getting spooky!Stranger Than Heaven - New trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/5L3XVVzsmHE5:52pm CT: This one first appeared at The Game Awards last year, now it's gotten a new look with some promising Japan 1943 gameplay action and one quick slur.Splitgate 2 - Battle royale mode announcementhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/Ob8fNw6a8O05:50pm CT: Hey, the Splitgate 2 dev just said he's sick of CoD and wants Titanfall 3. Hear hear! And the game is getting a brand new battle royale mode that's out right...now.Into the Unwell - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/6qpI0sy_Bn45:48pm CT: Not sure what's going on here, but I like the look of the gameplay style!Wu-*****: Rise of the Deceiver - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/826WlpkBZOQ5:44pm CT: From Wuchang to...Wu-*****?! Ghostface Killah hosts a co-op action RPG where you try to find his missing Wu-***** Clan mates.Wuchang: Fallen Feathers - New trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/5WahZ_6pcU45:42pm CT: I've had my eyes on this promising Soulslike for a while. I'm looking forward to checking it out when it comes out on July 24.Last Flag - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/v4YiTj82Hb85:41pm CT: Multiplayer capture the flag game. What a novel idea! You can wishlist it now.Street Fighter 6 - New trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/ooMm_xsRRyw5:39pm CT: AEW wrestler Kenny Omega is cosplaying as a bunch of Street Fighter characters that are coming to SF6, like Sagat and Viper.Resident Evil 30th anniversary teaserhttps://twitter.com/summergamefest/status/19311188102300549485:36pm CT: Okay, I jumped. Next year is Resident Evil's 30th anniversary, coming in March. Capcom still isn't ready to show what's next, unfortunately, but they have confirmed something IS coming. Resident Evil 9, come to me.Infinitesimals - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/0-3hmXCWFFU5:36pm CT: This one looks pretty cool. Like Grounded, but with some more grit and violence. You play as a small little bug-like guy in what looks like a bck yard, fighting against mechs and other big bugs.MechaBreak - Release date trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/eG-vgLazpZk5:33pm CT: Hop in your mech on July 1 when it's time for this new Gundam-like battle game.Ill - New trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/apTtr_BSrOM5:31pm CT: A gruesome, ******, gross, creepy-looking survival horror title that looks as cool as it is disgusting in Unreal Engine 5. It genuinely looks pretty scary and is one of the most promising things I've seen so far today. It can be wishlisted today. Oh, I already had it on my wishlist. Dope.Blighted - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/OGU-7zvoNfU5:30pm CT: Another roguelike, but this one's ready to be wishlisted on Steam.Wildgate - Open beta trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/qjhpegTcNIo5:26pm CT: Open beta for this one comes out during Steam NextFest, and is fully launching on July 24. Spaceship warfare, boarding the enemy's ship, killing enemies, looting, etc. LEGO Party! - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/URdXLSFYM2k5:26pm CT: Mario Party, but with indescript LEGO characters. Alright. Could be fun! And it's coming this year.HITMAN World of Assassination - Mads Mikkelsen cameohttps://www.youtube.com/embed/8xfmiGFIBRk5:22pm CT: Mads Mikkelsen's Le Chiffre character from Casino Royale is coming to Hitman. And he's live at the show, too! So handsome. And thus marks our first real Hollywood cameo.MindsEye - New trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/PAcor9SdBTs***** v1.0 - New trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/QOrU-XUV4lwThe First Descendant: Breakthrough - New trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/Vb3tvldIsOAScott Pilgrim EX - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY3RgEkSfNk5:15pm CT: Scott Pilgrim!! Tribute Games' next is another Scott Pilgrim beat-em-up. Scott and Ramona Flowers team up in the side-scroller "across space and time" in a brand new four-player co-op adventure made by Bryan Lee O'Malley, the character's creator.Acts of Blood - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/_0V7iyrGCTE5:13pm CT: I really like the look of the combat in this trailer which is apparently made by solo dev in Indonesia, according to Geoff. Some intense hand-to-hand action and rock music piques my interest here and wakes me up a bit.Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/sMBisQAO4cg5:12pm CT: Animals and people who look like animals, and animals who look like people in some kind of isometric roguelike action game a la Hades. It's coming Sept. 19.Mixtape - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/F6TQF6eJa3Y5:10pm CT: Annapurna's latest is all about coming of age and a killer soundtrack.Dying Light: The Beast - Release date trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/M0GCr2P95105:09pm CT: This Dying Light sequel (spinoff? IDK) is set to drop on Aug. 22.Deadpool VR - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/IHxCPwY7YBY5:05pm CT: Shenanigans are afoot. DEADPOOL! And it's a VR game for Meta Quest where the Neil Patrick Harris is playing Wade Wilson is trying to sound like Ryan Reynolds. "Spider-Man gets Insomniac and I get this *****?" Okay, we love a self-aware king.Mina the Hollower - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/3KT4R9pu1Ew5:04pm CT: Shovel Knight makers are here with their next "bone-a-fide classic," a retro game where you play as a mouse. Big NES vibes. It launches on Oct. 31.Jurassic World Evolution 3 - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/T-JvhOKxuOc5:02pm CT: Another Jurassic World game. Jeff Goldblum voiceover. Hooray! It's coming on Oct. 21.4:59pm CT: Rapid-fire trailer portion. A One Punch Man collab for a game I haven't heard of, and now some more anime characters fighting. The whole Twitch chat is spamming ResidentSleeper. Oh God, bear with me, I'm trying.Blade & Soul Neo and Blade & Soul Heroes - New trailershttps://www.youtube.com/embed/iJ58InDK4Wk4:58pm CT: Oh man, I played this MMO YEARS ago. Don't remember anything about it, but apparently it's still going! Cool! And now there's also an action game spin-off for it too.Fractured Blooms - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/vnUhcaG_6gI4:56pm CT: Doki Doki Literature Club meets Silent Hill...? Sure.Lies of P: Overture - New trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/TkCOWLrh26s4:54pm CT: The long-awaited DLC for Pinocchio Souls is coming, TODAY! Hello, shadow drop. NickToons & the Dice of Destiny - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/MDsGI19Owe84:53pm CT: Nickelodeon characters in some sort of D&D-like adventure. Odd, but I'm down.LEGO Voyagers - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/bYggKzKdg084:50pm CT: A new LEGO game that supports a Friend's Pass like Split Fiction. Looks like you play as two little bricks and can combine together with different pieces to travel around. It looks charming and cute!******: The Old Country - New trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/2XLJZHw6rm44:49pm CT: Never played a ****** game myself, but this one is looking pretty solid. I like the old world Italy time ******* and setting. It's dropping on Aug. 8.Out of Words - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/aKzUQX46lPQ4:48pm CT: This one's a stop-motion game that's been hand crafted, and it's got a gorgeous visual style that evokes memories of Coraline and games like Little Nightmares, albeit a bit more colorful.MIO: Memories in Orbit - Demo trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/-9CEXlm3phEChrono Odyssey - Play Test Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/vm3k7r4D5ZI4:44pm CT: Quick jump into another trailer. "Wield the Power of Gods" in this third-person action game where you can "defy time & space." A play test is coming up in a couple weeks on Steam.Dune: Awakening - New trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/ztdVjiRpYfo4:41pm CT: Many are playing this already as I type, but the publisher just wants everyone to know that the full release is coming next week. ARC Raiders - Release date trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/sfufcWOh2LE4:39pm CT: ARC Raiders! The extraction shooter that blew up a bit with a tech test earlier this year now has a release date. Get ready to raid when it launches on Oct. 30.Killer Inn - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/sDoF1yyQxM04:37pm CT: A "******* mystery action game" where you leave clues after you kill someone. Wolves vs. Lambs. The latest in the "find out which friend of yours can lie the best" genre. It's a 24-player multiplayer game from Square Enix and a closed beta is coming soon on Steam.Felt That Boxing - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/eSZCdxMQjxs4:35pm CT: A new game announcement that "combines comedic storytelling and arcade fighting action..." with puppets! They look incredibly lifelike, as far as puppets go, but it's all in Unreal Engine 5. It looks wildly unique and fun.Onimusha: Way of the Sword - New trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/Ai0lx1HXznU4:34pm CT: The Onimusha revival gets a new look ahead of its 2026 launch.Marvel Cosmic Invasion - New trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/dlNbzKH-hfc4:32pm CT: Rocket Raccoon and She-Hulk join the roster for the retro beat-em-up coming later this yerar! Sentinels and aliens and all kinds of monsters get crushed by the duo. Can't wait for this one.The Cube: Atomic Universe - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/uFdA8urDvfY4:30pm CT: "An MMORPG shooter set in the Atomic universe" is the second game from developer Mundfish, and it looks just plain wild.Atomic Heart 2 - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/fquBSxalY1Y4:27pm CT: The trailers keep coming at a torrid pace. We're in space, we're back on Earth, and now we're seeing soldiers in a mech made of ******. Atomic Heart 2 it is. This trailer has everything: big butts, Queen, robots, and all kinds of glimpses at FPS combat.Game of Thrones: War for Westeros - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/uI9MDe0evFU4:25pm CT: The trailers continue, this time with Jon Snow doing battle with the Night King! A Game of Thrones RTS game featuring dragons, Unsullied, Kit Harington, and more. Oh, Jon Snow died again...and now he's a Whitewalker? Alright, let them cook. Mouse: P.I. For Hire - New trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/2QhWXpfjBjQ4:24pm CT: Oh I've been waiting for this one! An FPS in the style of a 1920s cartoon. And of course, Troy Baker is in it. "Another role" for him, Geoff jokes.End of Abyss - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/IYmRX295cS04:22pm CT: Another trailer. This one is has Epic Games involved and Section 9 Interactive. It's some kind of top-down isometric game called End of Abyss, an "atmospheric action and adventure game," according to Keighley.CodeVein 2 - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/mdD6dEhhges4:20pm CT: A new Bandai Namco action game featuring some anime-ish character designs, where "if time were a weapon to wield." Some gameplay now, and it looks like it sports some Soulslike gameplay along with motorcycles. Ah, it's CodeVein 2, coming in 2025.Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds - New trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/3_xAuG3JfIg4:17pm CT: Ah, the Sonic Racing game that had some of its crossovers leak a few days ago is now being shown. AND IT HAS HATSUNE MIKU? Ichiban Kasuga from Yakuza as well. What the hell is going on? Joker from Persona, too! And now Sonic's creative officer is here to talk more, and he just took a shot at Nintendo by saying his game has crossplay. And now STEVE FROM MINECRAFT! He's in the game too!Chronicles: Medieval - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/aLHd_oyLQQk4:15pm CT: Tom Hardy narrating a medieval game trailer? That just kinda feels right. "Forge your destiny," it says, as a medieval commander takes the field. Chronicles: Medieval is its name, and it's available to wishlist now on Steam for a 2026 release.Death Stranding 2: On the Beach - New cutscene revealhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/trxAduT4Hhg4:09pm CT: HOLY *****, it's Hideo Kojima! Who's surprised?! Keighley's best pal has arrived at SGF for the first time and he's brought a new clip of Death Stranding 2. It's a cutscene including Luca Marinelli's Neil character. Screenshot by Destructoid 4:07pm CT: Keighley just spoiled the whole live Fortnite event coming tomorrow! Oh man.Mortal Shell 2 - Reveal trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/w0SLSLuYMhw4:06pm CT: It's Mortal Shell 2! And it's looking incredibly badass, coming out in 2026. Screenshot by Destructoid 4:05pm CT: The first showing is a new game announcement, another indie title. We got some heavy metal to kick it off and some very violent Dark Souls-like vibes with creepy gothic imagery. I'm in!4:03pm CT: Keighley is highlighting the variety in the top 10 games on Steam thus far this year, including several indies like R.E.P.O. and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which got a HUGE ovation.4:01pm CT: Geoff Keighley has taken the stage, and some guy canceled his date to watch this. Hope it doesn't *****!June 6, 2025, at 3:56pm CT: SGF 2025 is almost ready to begin. Stay tuned. This is the beginning point of the live blog from June 6, 2025. The post Every announcement from Summer Game Fest 2025 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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The Nintendo Switch 2 is launching with a handful of new games, but for many of the people getting one this week, the main thing to play on it is software made for the original Switch. We’ve known for months that the Switch 2 would maintain backward compatibility with the vast majority of Switch games, but one major question was whether the Switch 2’s improved hardware would benefit older Switch games in some way. Especially in recent years, first- and third-party Switch games have struggled with the original system’s aging Nvidia chipset, which was already a bit dated when the system came out in 2017. After a day or so of testing various Switch games on the Switch 2, we can report firsthand that Switch games can look dramatically better on the new system. For games that Nintendo has taken the trouble to update—those with Switch 2 upgrade packs and those with free updates—players can expect higher resolutions, better frame rates, less texture and character pop-in, and smoother animations all around. Even games that haven’t been updated for the Switch 2 can run a bit more consistently on the new systems, though games without Switch 2-specific updates don’t improve as much as games with updates. Read full article Comments View the full article
After announcing their plans to develop a James Bond game over 5 years ago, IO Interactive has finally revealed the first gameplay trailer for the highly anticipated 007 First Light. With the story seemingly focusing on a younger version of the titular protagonist, 007 First Light has the perfect chance to explore the mysterious origins of the secret agent with a brand-new direction for the series. Although details about its gameplay have been scarce so far, the trailer finally offered a glimpse at what we can expect to see in its full release. View the full article
In Chapter 4 of Deltarune, I'm playing as a pixelated character named Kris when I encounter a hallway with a locked door, a step stool, and a bright green book on a shelf. Obviously I need to move the step stool so that Kris, or another party member, can reach the book and hit the switch mechanism I think is hidden behind it. But when I go to move the stool, there's no button prompt. I cannot do anything no matter how many times I press A. So I move on... Read more.View the full article
I'm not at all a fan of the latest Marvel Rivals meta, but I've been drawn back into the third-person shooter thanks to a very unique and special experimental mode recently added to the game by NetEase. If you've missed out on the news, the limited time mode in Marvel Rivals is called Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol, and it's like an entirely new game on top of the existing hero shooter that's currently at the top of my *****-list as far as how playing it makes me feel. Screenshot by Destructoid Ever since the season 2.5 update, Marvel Rivals has been more frustrating for me than anything else. The over-abundance of flying heroes like Ultron and Storm, along with new ridiculous team-ups like the one for Peni Parker and Rocket Raccoon, has the game feeling more like a chore than a joy. But with Ultron's BMP mode, I'm finding reasons to boot it up again. Auto-battlers, or Auto Chess as the game type has come to be known, are not for everyone. Games like Teamfight Tactics, Hearthstone Battlegrounds, Super Auto Pets, and Backpack Battles scratch a certain itch in that you're playing the game, but you're not. You're relaxing and doing minimal work, but also watching numbers get ******* and enemies go *****. You kind of either like it or you don't. I, for one, love it. I can't say the same for some of my teammates in the Rivals variant, like the one guy who said something along the lines of "how long does this take," and "I feel like I'm losing my mind" as the match wore on. In UBMP, you build your own team of heroes from a pre-selected pool of existing characters and set them out on the battlefield to fight against other players. Along the way, you collect upgrades and buffs for your characters to help them win auto-played fights against one another as you watch from above as an Ultron drone. You can also use your blaster to chip away at enemy players, plus heal your own teammates, and damage the other team once per round, so it's a bit more active then some other auto-battlers. But the fun comes in the strategy of picking a team comp, choosing who and what to buff, and where to place them each round. Screenshot by Destructoid I think you should give the mode a shot. If you need some extra encouragement, there are a couple of rewards to unlock along the way, including a spray and two emojis. But for me, I've just been enjoying playing the mode as a way to get my Marvel Rivals fix without greatly increasing my blood pressure after I solo tank for the ninth game in a row while trying to level up my battle pass. Ultron's Battle Matrix Protocol is an experimental mode, so it may be iterated on in the future. For now, this version will only be available until June 23. The post Marvel Rivals’ new limited-time mode is easily the best way to play the game since its most recent update appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
With the Nintendo Switch 2 finally in my hands, naturally the first thing I set out to do was play the stuff that didn’t run great on the original Switch, just to see how much of an improvement the new console is. One at the top of the list was Hogwarts Legacy: an ambitious open-world game that really struggled on Switch. First, let's look back at why I loved it the first time around, when I reviewed it on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. What We Said About Hogwarts Legacy (2023) In nearly every way, Hogwarts Legacy is the Harry Potter RPG I’ve always wanted to play. Its open-world adventure captures all the excitement and wonder of the Wizarding World with its memorable new characters, challenging and nuanced combat, and a wonderfully executed Hogwarts student fantasy that kept me glued to my controller for dozens of hours. It’s certainly weighed down by technical issues, a lackluster main story, and some poor enemy variety, but even those couldn’t come close to breaking its enchanting spell over me. – Travis Northup, Februrary 10, 2023 Score: 9 Read the full Hogwarts Legacy review [/url]Hogwarts Legacy is Close to Unplayable on the Switch 1 Before booting up Hogwarts Legacy on the Switch 2, I replayed through the first hours on the original Switch to see how it ran, and the result was pretty awful. This thing runs like a wounded animal, with extremely low-rez characters and environments, unstable framerates, and extremely long load times every time you fast travel. Exploring the Hogwarts campus, which is one of the best parts of this adventure on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, or PC, is especially irritating anytime you try to walk through a door and find it locked while it takes a couple seconds to load, sometimes even showing a little loading icon after a while. It got to the point where I’d sometimes think a door wasn’t interactable, until it suddenly swung open after I’d started to walk away. The gap in performance between this version and the versions available on other platforms is so huge that I honestly can’t even recommend playing it, even if you’ve got no other recourse. There’s just no way to experience all the things Hogwarts Legacy does really well when it’s chugging along like this. The Switch 2 is a Massive Step Up, Even If It Still Lags Way Behind the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Modern PCs Thankfully the Switch 2’s significantly more powerful hardware fixes a whole heck of a lot of this. It’s still not at parity with the Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, or high-end PCs, but at least feels akin to what I remember the Xbox Series S feeling like – not 4K or anything, but more than good enough, especially considering that it all runs on a mobile device. (That’s pretty shocking.) I still noticed some pop-in and had a bug at one point that required me to reset, which are all the kinds of issues I saw in other versions, but it’s an absolutely massive improvement over the Switch 1 and plays great in docked and handheld mode. There Are Some Neat Updates Since the Last Time I Played There are also just a bunch of things added to Hogwarts Legacy since the last time I played, including a photo mode, which feels very important in what is essentially a Harry Potter Isekai life sim, and the ability to reset your skill tree selections so you don’t lock yourself into some rookie build. Plus, my personal favorite upgrade: they removed all the annoying platform-exclusive stuff, like the side quest that was only available on PS5, and added some new cosmetics to collect. For the Switch 2 specifically, Hogwarts Legacy also supports the new mouse mode, which allows you to swap between traditional joystick controls and using one of the Joy-Cons like a mouse if you prefer to aim that way. The mouse controls work surprisingly well, and I was able to aim in combat without issue. Still, I can’t really see myself using this over the standard joystick mode, just because it’s sorta uncomfortable to hold the Joy-**** on its side for extended periods of time and there’s really nothing wrong with just doing it the old way. But it’s definitely a neat option to have! I Still Really Like This Game It really stood out to me how much I still enjoyed playing this after over two years. Hogwarts remains one of the most detailed settings I’ve ever seen in a game, and I could lose hours exploring the grounds and practicing my spellcraft. Combat is also surprisingly interesting considering how lame it looks in the movies. They actually made whipping around a stick a lot of fun, as you juggle enemies in the air, parry and counter enemy attacks, and consider whether or not to just ******* people with very ******** curses. The main story is definitely still a weak point, with a pretty generic and uninteresting goblin villain and lots of vague talk about ancient magic. However, the characters you spend the journey with, from your fellow classmates to the professors who lecture you each day, more than make up for that shortcoming. I’m still bothered by all the stuff that bothered me about it two years ago, especially enemy variety, which somehow feels worse than I remember it being (boy, oh boy, does this thing make you fight spiders a lot). And some technical issues are still alive and well after all this time, which isn’t great. But this is still an incredibly good game that gave me almost everything I wanted as a Harry Potter fan. The fact that it’s now available on a device you can play on the subway without major sacrifices is just insane, and it makes me want to play through it all again the next time I get on a plane. View the full article
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It's hard to believe that it's been 10 years since Divinity composer Kirill Pokrovsky died unexpectedly at the age of 53. I still remember being shocked by the news: Pokrovsky was one of my favorite videogame composers, and he was a high-profile presence at Larian Studios, having created the music for every game the studio ever made up to Divinity: Original Sin—including The LED Wars, the one only true die-hards have ever heard of... Read more.View the full article
The Borderlands series is having a massive stonking *****, and regardless of your opinions on some of Gearbox CEO ****** Pitchford's recent—er, let's just call them 'online moments'—the ***** is downright generous... Read more.View the full article
If you have plenty of coins to spare in EA FC 25, the Kun's Legacy Evolution might be a worthwhile investment. The latest paid evolution offers plenty of upgrades, ranging from stat boosts to playstyles. This guide will help you make the most of your coins by choosing the best possible item. Table of contentsEA FC 25 Kun's Legacy Evolution requirementsEA FC 25 Kun's Legacy Evolution upgradesBest players to use in Kun's Legacy EvolutionEA FC 25 Kun's Legacy Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of the Kun's Legacy Evolution in EA FC 25. Overall Max. 92Position STMax PS 10Max PS+ 3Pace Max. 95Dribbling Max. 98EA FC 25 Kun's Legacy Evolution upgrades There are five levels of upgrades, and here are the requirements. Level 1 upgrades Rarity In-Progress EvolutionRole++ ST Poacher++PlayStyle Finesse Shot (^9)Overall +3 (^94)Pace +10 (^93)Penalties +25 (^92)Ball Control +25 (^94)Positioning +35 (^94) Level 2 upgrades WF +3 ★ (^4)PlayStyle+ Finesse Shot (^3)PlayStyle Technical (^9)Overall +3 (^94)Passing +10 (^90)Finishing +25 (^94)Agility +25 (^90) Level 3 upgrades PlayStyle+ Technical (^3)PlayStyle Low Driven Shot (^9)Overall +3 (^94)Pace +10 (^93)Shot Power +25 (^94)Balance +25 (^90)Composure +30 (^90) Level 4 upgrades SM +4 ★ (^5)PlayStyle Tiki Taka (^9)Overall +3 (^94)Physicality +10 (^88)Volleys +25 (^92)Dribbling (attr.) +25 (^94) Level 5 upgrades Rarity TOTS EvolutionRole++ ST Advanced Forward++PlayStyle+ Low Driven Shot (^3)Overall +3 (^94)Pace +10 (^93)Long Shots +25 (^90)Reactions +30 (^90) Level 1 upgrade conditions Play two matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game. Level 2 upgrade conditions Play two matches 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 Play one match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.Win one match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Level 5 upgrade conditions Win 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on Min. Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game.Best players to use in Kun's Legacy Evolution Here are some of the best players to use in this evolution. Henry Immortals IconLuis Suarez FlashbackLionel Messi SuccessionEric Cantona TOTY IconAlessandro Del Piero Immortals IconGary Lineker FUT Birthday IconNicolo Zaniolo Fantays FCNeymar Winter WildcardsWayne Rooney Immortals Icon Your club’s evo chain candidates can provide unique solutions exclusive to your Ultimate Team squad. The post Best players to use in EA FC 25 Kun’s Legacy Evolution appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
3, 2, 1, go! Mario Kart World's racetracks are ******* than ever, and it's all because of an open world to explore in the all-new Free Roam mode. Mario Kart World gives players more freedom than ever in the franchise, opening up the map in Free Roam mode for everyone to drive around, practice new movement mechanics like wall ride and rail ride, find collectibles, and just have fun. Here's everything you need to know about how to play Free Roam mode in Mario Kart World on Nintendo Switch 2. How to Free Roam in Mario Kart World Screenshot and remix by Destructoid To play Free Roam in Mario Kart World, when at the main menu, press the + button. This will immediately and seamlessly let you take control of the character driving through the open world in the background. When in Free Roam, press the Y button to open up the world map. From here, you can instantly fast travel to any of the tracks on the map or select any of the characters on the map to switch to them and play as them immediately. When you hover over a racetrack, you can see how many secrets it has and how many you've collected, like the "?" panels you can drive over. You can do the same with each character to see how many costumes you've unlocked for them. The Free Roam map also has Dash Food at drive-thrus scattered around the world that you can pick up. When you use Dash Food, it has the potential to change your character's appearance and unlock new outfits and a new racer featuring said outfit. Screenshot by Destructoid There are also P-Switch challenges and Peach Medallions to be found throughout the world, so make sure to keep your eyes peeled (like a banana in the road) to spot everything you can while you explore the wonderful map. The post How to play Free Roam in Mario Kart World appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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I've always found Undertale and Deltarune charming. Although I've yet to finish my Undertale playthrough, the few hours I played put a smile on my face, which quickly disappeared once I realized how awful I am at bullet hell games. Deltarune is an entirely different beast, though, and it's one I've grown to appreciate. I'd heard a lot about Deltarune through one of my best friends who, for reasons I didn't understand until recently, frequently raved about its hilarious jokes, playful characters, and fun gameplay mechanics that expanded on Undertale's structure. I've been intrigued about it for a while, and the announcement of Chapters 3 and 4's arrival finally prompted me to try it. When I say this is one of the funniest games I've ever played in my life, I mean it. Screenshot by Destructoid I already thought Deltarune's first two chapters were great. Chapter One serves as your introduction to the main characters, the Dark World, and what types of adventures the team will encounter throughout the next few chapters. The second chapter ramps up its charm and humor, with its final boss, in particular, featuring some amusing, screenshot-worthy moments. Sure, I wasn't quite committed to slapping a perfect score on it at this point, but I was definitely interested in seeing where the story would go from here. Chapter 3 cranks up the humor to 100. I'll come out and say it—this is by far the funniest one I've encountered so far, no competition. The main character you meet early in the chapter immediately sets the stage (literally) as a wacky, overdramatic jokester with more layers to their personality than an onion. Several recurring jokes appear throughout the chapter, particularly in its first half, which had me pausing to laugh alongside my aforementioned best friend, who found them equally enjoyable. Chapter 4, on the other hand, dials things down to a more serious tone. Although we start to notice some of Kris, Susie, and Ralsei's struggles early on in the game, these are all expanded upon in Chapter 4. It makes you realize that there's more to Deltarune than endless jokes and that an in-depth story is unfolding before our very eyes. While not every character we meet has complicated lore and history behind them, they all contribute to the story in some way and impact our team's dynamic in each passing conversation. Screenshot by Destructoid I enjoyed Chapters 3 and 4 for very different reasons. Chapter 3 throws wacky shenanigans and peculiar minigames beyond the usual bullet hell combat experience into the mix, while Chapter 4 is noticeably more serious with its tone. Both perfectly contrast one another while still keeping a natural flow to the game's story. I went into Deltarune feeling indifferent about it. By the end of its second chapter, I found myself interested, albeit not fully passionate. Chapters 3 and 4 have completely transformed me into a delighted fan who craves more. Deltarune is what I wish Undertale to be, offering a fulfilling experience that masterfully combines multiple gaming genres into a nice, goofy title. I'm looking forward to what future chapters will entail and where the story will branch from here, especially regarding certain major characters introduced in these two chapters. The post Deltarune Chapter 3 and 4 review: A hilarious yet deeply fascinating continuation to an already fun adventure appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Студия Game Science намеревается перенести ****** Myth: Wukong на Xbox Series X|S в конце августа. Релиз состоится 20 числа, то есть спустя ровно год после выпуска версий для PlayStation 5 и PC. Предзаказы откроют 18 июня. View the full article
MindsEye, разрабатываемая студией Build a Rocket Boy под руководством экс-главы Rockstar North Лесли Бензиса, раньше времени попала в руки игроков. Владелец канала The Evil Plague Trophy Hunters на YouTube получил свою версию экшена и опубликовал в сети фрагмент прохождения. View the full article
The design carries over from the original Halo, retaining its brushed metallic finish and clean aesthetic. However, it introduces several key upgrades. The most notable feature is the new Tri-zone Backlight Design, which expands rear light coverage by 423 percent compared to the first model. The increased coverage helps reduce... Read Entire Article View the full article
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*********** developers Playside and publishers Warner Bros Interactive have announced Game Of Thrones: War For Westeros, a real-time strategy game based on George R.R. Martin's perennially unfinished novel series A Song Of Ice And Fire, which somehow doesn't have a proper RTS adaptation already. No, Game Of Thrones: Winter Is Coming doesn't count as an RTS adaptation, and besides, that one's kind of naff. As Cersei Lannister once put it to Ned Stark, "When you play the game of thrones, you win or you die or you end up with a Mixed user review consensus on Steam". Read more View the full article