How much does endgame content matter to you?

Is the endgame content your endgame? When I took onreview duty forDiablo 4, I knew it would come with some controversy. As someone slightly more critical of the game than the average consensus, I expressed concern with the online requirement and the live service nature of the game. Yet one conversation I absolutelydidn’texpect to see post-launch was about the state of the content itself. Though the game’s barely a week old, the endgame ofDiablo 4has sparked fierce debate....

June 17, 2025 · 7 min · 1322 words · Kimberly Weber

How to beat the Yellow Wind Sage in Black Myth: Wukong

The Yellow Wind Sage is the final boss of Chapter 2 inBlack Myth: Wukong. He’s no pushover by any means, and can quickly toss you around to your death if you aren’t careful in your approach. He’s definitely a lot tougher than every other boss up until this point, but there are ways to make the Yellow Wind Sage fight a lot easier. Here’s what you need to know. How to beat the Yellow Wind Sage inBlack Myth: Wukong To start off, it’s highly recommended tocomplete the Drunken Pig’s quest....

June 17, 2025 · 3 min · 557 words · Julie Barron

How to fix Packet Burst issues in Black Ops 6

Thanks to the predominantly online nature of theCall of Duty Black Ops 6modes, it’s highly essential to prevent Packets Burst issues as much as possible. A staple of any online video game, this is a particular term that all gamers hate to hear. In simple words, a Packet Burst is the loss of data connectivity with the servers. When the required amount of data doesn’t reach the servers in their entire form, you’ll get an Orange icon on the left side of your screen....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 307 words · Jeffrey Smith

How to get Hecuba the Hound in Hades 2

One of the best parts ofHades 2is being able to recruit animal companions to come with you in your fights against time or in Olympus. But if you have been wondering how to recruit Hecuba the Hound inHades 2, then you just need to keep reading to find out what to do. How to recruit Hecuba in Hades 2 Hecuba is the fourth animal companion inHades 2that Melinoe can get to come with her....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 380 words · Daniel Bowers

How to get Mythic Uniques in Diablo 4

Mythic Uniques are the new tier of item rarity inDiablo 4. They’re considered some of the best loot in the game but are very hard to get. People have put hundreds of hours into the game and have still yet to see one. That being said, here’s what to know about the new tier of Unique items. How to get Mythic Uniques in Diablo 4 You can get Mythic Uniques inDiablo 4in most areas of the game after reaching level 55 and onward....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 400 words · Carl Mclaughlin

How to get Obsidian camo in MW3 and Warzone Season 4

The Weapon Prestige Camos are reserved for the best-of-the-bestCall of Dutyplayers. It allows you to equip some fancy new skins and show off your shooting skills through various challenges. Season 4 will introduce another cosmetic with the Obsidian camo. Here’s how to get the Obisidian camo inMW3andWarzone. How to unlock Obsidian camo in MW3 and Warzone Season 4 To unlock the Obsidian camo inMW3andWarzoneSeason 4,obtain the One Trick Prestige Mastery Camo and earn 200,000 Weapon XPwith the desired weapon....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 279 words · Melissa Wright

How to unlock The Cloud of Darkness: Chaotic in Final Fantasy XIV

The first ever savage-tier 24-player ‘Chaotic’ Alliance Raid is coming toFinal Fantasy XIVon December 24, and this Christmas is going to be all about taking part to get sweet, sweet rewards. Thankfully, we don’t have to wait until then to figure out the specifics, such as unlock requirements, how to queue, or even how the reward system will work. All of this information was graciously given during the83rd Live Letter from the Producerson November 1....

June 17, 2025 · 5 min · 906 words · Jamie Hendricks

It’s time to vote for Destructoid’s 2020 Community Game of the Year

2020 Edition You’ve already heard from the Destructoid staff regardingour favorite gamesthat came out of the hellscape year 2020, but now it’s time for your voice to be heard, Dtoid readers. That’s right, it’s time for the annual Community Game of the Year vote, and this year we’re switching things up a bit. For 2020, we’re implementing a preferential voting mechanic so that you can pick not just one butthree nomineesfor the Game of the Year....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 222 words · Jessica Compton

June NPD: Prototype vs inFAMOUS concluded … Prototype won

ThePrototypeversusinFAMOUSwar —which was atotally serious war thateverybodycared about and had huge ramifications on the game industry— has finally concluded after a bitter and bloodsoaked struggle. The NPD results are in, andPrototypenot only beatinFAMOUS, but every single game this month in the battle of the game sales. Oh, and I’m joking about the seriousness of the “fight,” just in case everybody on N4G misses the not-very-subtle sarcasm again. With over 419,000 copies sold in June,Prototypewas that month’s best selling game....

June 17, 2025 · 1 min · 148 words · Brandon Lewis

Kirby invades Japanese gachapon machines with awesome Planet Robobot toys

Gotta buy em all If you’ve ever been or want to visit Japan, like toys, and enjoy a little bit of that rush that comes with gambling, you should try out the gachapon machines. Though not exactly a secret anymore, it’s fun putting in a couple dollars (that really feels like quarters since they’re coins) to try and get the bite-sized toy or keychain you want. I almost never do sadly....

June 17, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Brandi Dorsey

Level-5 JRPG Wonder Flick gets a PS4 teaser trailer

Unless you want to be rent asunder, click Ourprevious lookat Level-5’s adorable new RPG scored byFinal Fantasy‘s Nobuo Uematsu was tempered because it is a free-to-play mobile title. It’s meant to release in Japan this November on Android and iOS. However, some wind was blown back in our sails with this PS4Wonder Flicktrailer, which feels a bit heftier, if only for the console controllers we will be having in our hands while we play....

June 17, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Taylor Crawford

LTL Prints, the sticker and poster hybrid

I had the pleasure of meeting the people behindLTL Printswhen I went to check out theInto the Pixel art exhibitrecently. I’ve never heard of the company before and I was a little blown away when they showed me just what the company does. We as gamers like putting sh*t all over our walls. Movie, music and gaming posters have all made their way onto our walls at some point over the course of our numerous phases in life....

June 17, 2025 · 2 min · 299 words · Sarah Villegas

Microsoft keeping out of Epic/Silicon Knights squabble

By now you should all be aware of the legal battle between Epic Games and Silicon Knights over troubles withToo Humanand the Unreal Engine. If you’ve been wondering just where Microsoft fits into the accusations and the mudslinging, don’t bother. The ‘Soft iskeeping well out of that one. “No, we’re not involved in any of the actions between Silicon Knights and Epic, that’s a relationship that they will figure out,” stated Microsoft’s Phil Spencer....

June 17, 2025 · 1 min · 152 words · Shawn Black