GameStop offering 50% extra credit for trade-ins

GameStop this week has rolled out a new promotion, and it’s quite a big one! The retailer, famous for its less-than-generous trade-in values, is offering 50% extra credit to anybody who trades their games in between now and the middle of March. That’s quite a lot of extra game money! The US retail chain is certainly rolling out the red carpet. My local store had a massive banner outside with the deal proudly emblazoned upon it, and the very nice chap who works there made sure we didn’t miss it....

May 26, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Sarah Crawford

Have you heard this mysterious scream in Resident Evil 7?

I want to believe this isn’t some creepypasta I love the idea of Capcom — or any purveyor of horror games — secretly adding a rarely-noticed sound effect, visual, or some other bit of surprising creepiness to a game we all thought we knewinside and out. I’m not saying that’s what’s going on with this creepy Reddit clip, in which aResident Evil 7player purportedly shares a mysterious out-of-nowhere scream they heard in the Baker estate, but man, I want to believe it’s legitimate....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 254 words · John Fry

Here’s seven minutes of Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope gameplay, and a Rayman tease

Including a boss battle Ubisoft decided to open up their September 2022 Ubisoft Forward stream withMario + Rabbids Sparks of Hopegameplay:seven minutes of it, to be exact. The demo starts off in an overworld, showing off NPC interaction, light puzzles, and exploration. The team has a clear objective: get to the Wiggler train: which then triggers a boss battle with an enraged Wiggler. Light footage of Sparks was shown: equipment that can grant elemental damage, battlefield control, and enable abilities....

May 26, 2025 · 1 min · 205 words · Terrance Walker

Here’s the rundown on Battletoad Rash’s appearance in Killer Instinct, with a catch

It’s a timed test right now Today, Microsoft announcedSeason 3 ofKiller Instinct, set to debut next year on PC and Xbox One. But wait, there was another tidbit too — Rash fromBattletoadswill be playable today! Unfortunately, the reality is a little less exciting, and after checking the dashboard moments ago, actual details were revealed. Evidently Rash will be playable from August 4 until September 8, at which point he will be removed from the game, presumably until the release of Season 3....

May 26, 2025 · 1 min · 130 words · Benjamin Beasley

Horror adventure Your Turn To Die is coming to Steam

Fans of adventures, puzzles, and death games take notice A deadly adventure with a fervent fandom is making its way to Steam. A listing forYour Turn To Die -Death Game By Majority-has popped up on theSteam Store, with a release date coming soon. The release of developerNankidai‘s horror adventure on the Steam platform is in collaboration with publisher 0UP Games. Your Turn To Dieis a mixture of horror, adventure, and trial gameplay....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 386 words · Kimberly Lopez

How to find wonderkids in EA FC 24 Career Mode

Wonderkids are among the biggest talents available for signing inEA FC 24Career Mode, and they’re the best way to transform your squad into a future of all-stars. Irrespective of the club you select, these young talents are a vital part of any team. Some of these young guns can also be developed and sold for massive profits, as most of them are initially signed for much cheaper than veteran players. Here’s where the skill of proper scouting comes in withEA FC 24, helping you unearth the talents present all over the global leagues....

May 26, 2025 · 1 min · 209 words · James Hughes

How to get the Moonfire Halter Set in Final Fantasy XIV (FF14)

It’s hot bird summer for folks after theRising Phoenix mount, but buns and cats can still look their best with theFFXIVMoonfire Halter Set. Whether you’re chasing the beachy vibes of Costa del Sol or taking your bikini into Aurum Vale, we’ll explain below how to score your own Moonfire Faire Tanga and top with matching accessories. How to getFFXIV’sMoonfire Set Lucky for us all, this swimsuit ‘fit isn’t limited toFFXIV’sseasonal Moonfire Faire....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Allison Flores

How to quickly level up your relationships in Warframe: 1999 and start dating

One ofWarframe: 1999’sbiggest additions to the game is its romance system. Like real life, though, starting up a relationship inWarframeisn’t necessarily easy, and it can take some time. Before you even think about romance, you’ll need to playthe1999quest, decidewho you want to date, and understandthe new seasonal system. Beyond that, here’s how to start dating ASAP. How Chemistry works in Warframe Chemistry is your ‘relationship XP’inWarframe, and it’s represented by your Chemistry Rank....

May 26, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Travis Paul

How to solve the brain puzzle in Baldur’s Gate 3

A little extra brainpower is always handy to have. And while you’re busy exploring the Mind Flayer Colony in the twilight hours ofBaldur’s Gate 3Act 2, a little brain puzzle can lead to a helpful boon if you look for it. Here’s how to solve the brain puzzle inBG3. Table of contents Where to find the brain puzzle in BG3 The brain puzzle is located in the Necrotic Laboratory area of the Mind Flayer Colony at coordinates(X: 741, Y:-120)....

May 26, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Shane Stevenson

Huge expansion heading for Civilization V

Brave New World Dozens of new units, nine new civilizations, eight new wonders, seven swans-a-swimming, four gameplay systems, and a partridge in a pear tree! This is all incoming inBrave New World, the freshly announced expansion pack forCivilization V(I made up the parts with birds since I couldn’t resist,but everything else is real). Along with all this new content, culture will be getting a massive overhaul with a new cultural victory, cultural buildings, a world congress, polices, a new ideology system, international trade routes, and scenarios: the American Civil War, and Scramble for Africa....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 225 words · Lindsay Ibarra

I love Final Fantasy: All the Bravest

Promoted from our Community Blogs! [Dtoid community blogger JoyfulSanity answered our recent call for“I love what you hate”submissions with the one thing in the world I thought NO ONE could defend. Do YOU love something that everyone else loathes?Go tell us about it!–Mr Andy Dixon] Yes, it’s true. Kind of. If I told you that someone took bubblewrap and added RPG elements to it, how many of you would (ironically or otherwise) say, “That sounds like the best thing ever!...

May 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1255 words · Daniel Roberts

Indianapolis Motor Speedway makes its way into GRID 2

Suspenseful commenting music still a thing Codemasters has dropped another multiplayer trailer for the upcomingGRID 2.This one focuses more on the cars and customization thanthe social network aspect. While Codemasters’ RaceNet is still featured prominently in the trailer, we also get a good look at some of the new locations and modifications that can be made to your ride. The attention to detail added to the cars as well to the tracks are justgorgeous, from the smoke and light bouncing off of a flare on asphalt, to the classic curves and straightaways of Indianapolis....

May 26, 2025 · 1 min · 149 words · Leah Skinner

Initial BlizzCon tickets sold out instantly, but there’s another batch to grab on Saturday

At 10AM PT If you attempted to snag some BlizzCon tickets late last night (at 10PM ET), you probably missed out. Year over year spots go within minutes, and this year was no exception. Multiple fans I’ve spoken to have stated that after logging in to prep and waiting in a queue, they were still unable to get one. At the moment several tickets have gone up on eBay for upwards of $1,000....

May 26, 2025 · 1 min · 129 words · Emily Johnson