Dying Light riffs on Destiny’s loot cave

We hardly knew ye Destinyplayers have gone four months now without the comforting tedium of the loot cave — a dark abyss that would yield decent gear drops in return for shooting at it for hours on end. Understandably,Bungie saidthat’s “not its dream for howDestinyis played.” Well, there’s a new first-person shooter on the market that offers a loot cave:Dying Light. Although, this take is more of a friendly jab than anything....

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 187 words · James Harrington

E3: Arkedo’s Hell Yeah! and its ‘polite boss’

Jonathan Holmes headed to the Sega booth on the E3 show floor to check out a near-final version of Arkedo’sHell Yeah! Wrath of the Dead Rabbit, a refreshingly self-aware action-adventure platformer. Studio head Camille Guermonprez walked Holmes through the game’s first boss battle and much more, and talked about how Arkedo wants to make a game with a few different levels of humor. Hell Yeah!is due out this summer on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, and Steam....

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 77 words · James Dickerson

EA Play has a $0.99 deal right now on PlayStation and PC

Get in, play for a month, get out It’s honestlyworth checking the lineupto see if anything stands out. It Takes Twocaught on ina huge way— people like forming feel-good co-op memories with their close ones, who knew? — but don’t forget aboutLost in Random. It’s a fairy-tale adventure game with an unforgettable Tim Burton/Henry Selick-inspired world. Beyond full games, EA Play also has 10-hour trials for titles likeF1 22andGRID Legends....

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 88 words · Elizabeth Higgins

Everybody’s Golf confirmed for August in the West

Look for a closed online test in May Well, this is nice! Just a couple days ago, I washoping we’d getthe nextHot Shots Golfsoon after the Japanese release on August 31, but it turns out we’re getting the game slightly beforehand here in the West.Everybody’s Golflaunches for PS4 on August 29 in North America and August 30 in Europe. The price is already known ($40), and if you’re hoping to try before you potentially buy, there will be a closed online test “toward the end of May,” according to Sony....

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 132 words · Donald Vasquez

Fallout 76’s Bombs Drop Day event comes with all sorts of extra perks

Try Fallout 1st for free As we told you a few days ago,Fallout 76‘s Bombs Drop Day event takes place this week. It’s a reason to dole out double XP and double S.C.O.R.E. (for getting through the battle pass), and there’s a 25 percent discount at legendary vendors. That’s what was messaged ahead of time. However, things look markedly better now. The Bombs Drop Day event runs longer than previously thought, going from October 20 to October 26; that’s two days more than what Bethesda said last week....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 297 words · Stacy Green

Ferry on my wayward son

Dutch developerVSTEPand Paradox Interactive have announced a new ‘Ferry Pack’ DLC expansion forShip Simulator Extremes, the latest in theShip Simulatorseries that specifically deals with extreme situations and weather conditions. The Ferry Pack offers five new Ferry types in campaign, free roam, and multiplayer. I love how the press release describes the types of ferries as “Fast, Channel, River, etc.” as if we all know what other types there are. Canal? Slow?...

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Michelle Mora

Final Fantasy XIV is coming to mobile devices, amid a confusing announcement

In a shocking and slightly confusing turn of events,Final Fantasy XIVhas announced that there is a mobile version of the incredibly popular MMO on the way. It’s officially licensed by Square Enix, but being developed by Lightspeed Studios. I have to admit,FFXIV Mobilewasn’t exactly at the top of my wishlist or expectations for 2024, but this is not an entirely unexpected announcement. Back in August, a leaked document revealed the title on a list of licensed games heading to China....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 568 words · Raymond Jones

Flock is a co-op flying game with such a wholesome vibe

The next game from Richard Hogg, Hollow Ponds, and Annapurna Interactive Hollow Ponds and Richard Hogg, the creators behindWilmot’s Warehouse,Loot Rascals, andI Am Dead, are back with a relaxing co-op game about the “joy of flight” calledFlock. The upcoming PC, PlayStation, and Xbox game made its debut during this afternoon’s Annapurna Interactive Showcase, and it was my highlight of the stream. It’s so pure! Unsurprisingly, the art direction is fabulous, as I’ve come to expect from Hollow Ponds....

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Sheila Benson

GDC 11: Halfbrick bringing Fruit Ninja to Facebook

At a meeting with Destructoid at GDC this week, Australian developer Halfbrick revealed plans to bring its popular mobile title,Fruit Ninja, to Facebook this year. CalledFruit Ninja Frenzy, the game will utilize the same addictive swipe gameplay mechanics with some twists, including power-ups. Expect full leaderboard support, which means countless hours spent competing against Facebook friends, including that one kid who sat next to you in 7th grade history that haven’t seen in over 15 years....

August 4, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Nancy Meza

Hellboy video games ranked: the good, the bad, and the Wyrd

In 2024, one of the most popular and recognizable non-Marvel or DC Comics creations turned 30: Hellboy. Yes, the Dark Horse Comics staple has been around for three decades now, having appeared in some truly remarkable print stories along the way. Of course, given his icon status, it’s no surprise that Anung Un Rama has transcended the comic book medium on numerous occasions. Since his first wide-release story, 1994’sSeed of Destruction, Hellboy has tried out numerous mediums....

August 4, 2025 · 5 min · 1017 words · Maria Brown

How Alien: Romulus brings Bloodborne’s creepiest boss to the big screen

Alien: Romulusis finally out, and you know it’s a trueAliensequel because it immediately weirded out fans and moviegoers alike. Even though it’s currently sitting at81% on Rotten Tomatoes, many are criticizing the movie for its supposed blatant lack of originality. This is the firstAlienmovie to come out since Disney’s acquisition of FOX, so the accusation thatRomulusis theForce Awakensof the series seems fitting. A large part of the new film feels old, like a wacky collage of small higher-budgeted remakes of the best moments in the entire series, but I think that one moment specifically is actually a ripoff of anAlien-unrelated property....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 482 words · Michael Jacobson

How to complete Rook Meets King – Starfield quest guide

You just became a double agent as part of UC SysDef, but the heat is already turning up. To prove your worth to the Crimson Fleet, you need to find and kill a traitor. But the UC doesn’t want blood spilled. The Rook Meets King quest inStarfieldcan be a tough one to navigate, but our guide will see you through to the end — for good or ill. Following the last mission, Adler Kemp points you in the direction of a “business associate....

August 4, 2025 · 3 min · 536 words · Emily Morton

How to fix Season data error in Once Human

Occasionally, when you attempt to log onto aOnce Humanserver, you might encounter the season data error, preventing you from joining. While this seems alarming, there are quick ways to handle this issue. Here’s how to fix the season data error inOnce Human. How to fix Season data error inOnce Human Typically, the season data error inOnce Humanoccurs when you attempt to join a server from the main menu screen. Below are some ways you can work around the season data error inOnce Human:...

August 4, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Jason Lopez