Videos showcase Sonic Forces ‘Rental Avatar’ system and Chemical Plant stage

Do not steal, but you can borrow It’s only a few weeks beforeSonic Forceslaunches onto PC and consoles, but it seems there’s still plenty of features and tidbits to be uncovered before then, as showcased in these videos from Gematsu. The first video shows the game’s “Rental Avatar” system, by which players can switch into other player’s custom-made characters, utilising their individual abilities and “wispons” – the colour-coordinated tools of theSonic Forcesuniverse – to overcome enemies and access secret areas....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 171 words · Bonnie Manning

Warframe: 1999 – Technocyte Coda, explained

Kuva Lich and Sisters of Parvos weapons are some of the strongest weapons inWarframe, but withWarframe: 1999, a new class of weapon is being added: Infested weapons. These come to us by way of a new adversary system: the Technocyte Coda. There’s a ton of content inWaframe: 1999, anda new Primeis on the way, but keep reading to learn what the Technocyte Coda are, how the system will work, and what Infested weaponry you can look forward to playing with whenWarframe: 1999releases later this year....

May 27, 2025 · 4 min · 642 words · Paul Howard

What do you want to know about Street Fighter V?

How does Ryu type with those things? Hey, how do you feel about fighting in the streets? Well, if the mere concept of pavement brawling is enough to get your boxing gloves in a knot (?), this is the website for you. My fellow Destructoid contributor Alessandro Fillari is heading over to Capcom tomorrow to get a look atStreet Fighter V, and we’re looking for some additional questions from the community....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 151 words · Erika Moss

Yep, I have no idea what this Bayonetta 2 trailer’s all about

I’m so lost Look, I’m not the type of guy that would lie to you. I wouldn’t feign expertise in something I know nothing about. Today, that something isBayonetta 2, as this launch trailer makes very little sense to me. This is all giving me flashbacks to that time I managed to (poorly)preview the game at PAXdespite being completely befuddled. But hey, you can morph into a snake and a panther, so I’d estimate that this is headed for high marks....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Martin Bright

Your first look at the new Wreckage map for Hawken

Exclusive on Destructoid Adhesive Games has given Destructoid the first exclusive look at the latest map coming toHawken. Called Wreckage, the new map is based around a crash-landed derelict cargo ship. Wreckage ties into the backstory of the series, and it ultimately shows off a microcosm of the battles being fought within theHawkenuniverse. The cargo ship on the map is the center of attention with the factions ofHawken, as it contains enough parts to make hundreds of mechs, or alternatively repair thousands of them....

May 27, 2025 · 1 min · 111 words · Patrick Haynes

YouTube warns adblock users will be limited to three videos

Obey For all of you who prefer your browsing ad-free, there could be trouble brewing. It turns out that YouTube does not like people using ad-blocking software on its website, and it’s getting to the point where the company is looking to enforce some rule changes on that front. YouTube cracking down on if you’re not paying them to block the ads, it hurts me, and hurt you.byu/Reddit_n_Meinyoutube Now, it’s tempting to dismiss this as just speculation based on a random screenshot....

May 27, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Nicholas Swanson

A missed bill payment started latest war in EVE Online

57 Titans valued at $200,000 have been destroyed so far EVE Online, your world is so goddamn fascinating. So, here’s the story straight from CCP Games. The N3 coalition made up of the Pandemic Legion, Nulli Secunda, Insdious EMpire, and other smaller groups missed a bill payment for the system that Pandemic stores and stages their fleet. Sovereignty dropped across the system because of this, and the station was left vulnerable to capture....

May 26, 2025 · 1 min · 202 words · Kimberly Boyd

AAA game business unprofitable says Just Cause dev

Business is ‘not healthy at the moment’ Profitability in AAA titles nowadays is tricky business. We scoff when companies claim a game that sells3.5 million copies is not a success, and perhaps rightfully so. Amidst the inflating development costs of the new consoles, finding the right balance — between developer and publisher profitability — may be “impossible,” if we are to believeAvalanche Studios’ founder and creative director Christofer Sundberg. “Games have evolved, technology has evolved but as businesses we’re still stuck where we were 15 years ago....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 242 words · Jennifer Copeland

All Infinity Nikki daily tasks and rewards

Infinity Nikkihas many different ways to earn rewards, but the daily tasks are specifically worth paying close attention to whenever you play. Sure, the rewards you get after completing the tasks on a daily basis might not seem glamorous at first. However, these rewards are extremely easy to obtain, and they slowly add up to offer something substantial in return. Let’s take a look at the daily tasks inInfinity Nikkiand how you can complete them....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Andrew Perkins

Ark: Survival Ascended’s first crossover only makes me yearn for a big-budget Power Rangers game

Did you know thatArk: Survival Ascended, a game all about surviving on a prehistoric island inhabited by dinosaurs, has addedPower Rangers-themed content of all things? I didn’t until I woke up this morning, and it may just be the most bizarre gaming crossover of 2024. I suppose it does make some sense since the crossover is specifically with the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers team, whose giant Zords took the form of prehistoric creatures, like a tyrannosaurus rex and a saber-toothed tiger....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 356 words · Mercedes Lopez

Avowed: Yatzli Companion and Build Guide

Among the many companions available inAvowed, Yatzli earns a special place as she is the last one to unlock. Still, that doesn’t mean you should put her last since she can be quite useful if her abilities are built up correctly. Let’s see what her best skills are. Best Abilities to unlock for Yatzli in Avowed Since you have a limited pool of points available to upgrade your companions’ skills, we recommend building up Yatzli by following her basic skill and her passive abilities as well....

May 26, 2025 · 3 min · 579 words · Taylor Thompson

Best 3D Puzzles For Adults: Our Top 11 Picks

3D puzzles saw a huge boom during the 1990s, and you couldn’t enter a hobby shop without seeing huge depictions of famous landmarks made out of foam and card puzzle pieces. They’re less common now, but you’re able to still find some incredible examples to build. 3D puzzles are definitely aimed more at adults than kids, due to the amount of frustration and fiddly construction that needs to happen when putting them together....

May 26, 2025 · 6 min · 1218 words · Stacey Padilla

Blizzard says Diablo Immortal microtransactions are OK because “vast majority” isn’t spending money

This feels like a 2010s argument from EA I don’t really envy anyone who has to defendDiablo Immortal, especially if they had no direct input with its monetization systems. You’re caught between a rock and a hard place, right?!The entire endgame is predicated on spending money, and the mixup between what constitutes pay-to-win and what “equipment” is really didn’t do the game any favors. Now, Blizzard is sayingDiablo Immortalmicrotransactions are OK because most people don’t partake in them....

May 26, 2025 · 2 min · 281 words · Elizabeth Wood