Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles has a surprisingly thoughtful free Lite version

The Lite version includes three dungeons (and even more if you party with a full-game player) It was a struggle to get a full group together for the originalFinal Fantasy Crystal Chronicleson GameCube, but Square Enix is puttinga lot of thoughtful featuresinto the upcomingRemastered Editionthat’ll make co-op gatherings a cinch on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. A free trial version calledFinal Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered Edition Litewill let players battle through three dungeons alone or online with other demo users....

August 8, 2025 · 1 min · 207 words · Kristen Bailey

Forever Skies floats to Early Access on June 22

Do you really want to live forever? [Update:A spokesperson forForever Skiesdirectly reached out to Destructoid on June 2 to clarify that the early access build will have 15 hours of playable content, not 30 (as previously published, taken directly from the Steam page).] Far From Homehas announcedthat their airship survival and crafting game,Forever Skies, will behitting Steam Early Accesson June 10, 2025. Forever Skiesplaces you in a disease-ravaged world, where you build and pilot an airship base to find a cure....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 283 words · Kevin Johnson

Hades’ Megaera is now available to order in Nendoroid form

Sexual tension: Now in chibi form Good Smile Co. has opened pre-orders on its second Nendoroid figure pulled from Supergiant Games’ excellent roguelite,Hades— Joining the huge collection of dinky PVC pop-culture characters is our first boss, the guardian of Tartarus, and Zagreus’ rival in both loveandwar, Megaera. Megaera stands a miniature 100mm in height (just under four inches) and is packed out with the posing power that comes as standard with the Nendoroid range....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Diane Anderson

Helldivers 2 players are worried about the repercussions of using Termicide

Super Earth has issued a new major order to players inHelldivers 2, instructing them to set up and deploy Termicide on each of the barrier planets that separate it from the Terminid swarm. This has always been the plan ever since the game was initially released. However, players are now having reservations about the potential repercussions of spraying the chemical Termicide across entire planets. It makes sense. We’re effectively bombarding these planets with bug spray and are hoping that it’ll kill off everything we don’t want to be there....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 530 words · Stephanie Maynard

Honkai Star Rail Version 1.4 livestream details Jingliu banner, new areas

HoYoverse revealed itstrailerfor Version 1.4 ofHonkai: Star Rail,titled “Jolted Awake from a Winter Dream.” Here’s a summary of all the new features coming to Trailblazers on October 11! New characters Three new characters are debuting in the next Version:Jingliu, Guinaifen,andTopaz.Seelealso returns with her first rerun banner. Jingliu will be in the first half, while Topaz and Seele will be in the second. They will be accompanied by their respective Light Cones: I Shall Be My Own Sword (Jingliu); Worrisome, Blissful (Topaz); and In the Night (Seele)....

August 8, 2025 · 3 min · 440 words · Mrs. Karen Johnson

How to catch a Stingray in Stardew Valley

If you’ve unlocked Ginger Island inStardew Valley, you’ve got a whole new bunch offishwaiting to be caught. These fish can be found all over the island and, like those in the Valley, come with time and weather restrictions, but they each have their uses. One of these new fish is the Stingray, which may not be used in many quests or recipes, but it does serve an incredibly useful purpose. There’s an Island Trader who will sell you Mahogany Seeds for one Stingray each, and, in case you don’t know, Mahogany Trees dropHardwoodwhen chopped down....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Amy Gardner

How to get the Shake Drink emote in Final Fantasy XIV

With the release of patch 7.1 inFinal Fantasy XIV, many new items were added that can be purchased or obtained from various sources. One of these items was foretold in the preliminary patch notes and can turn even the clumsiest of players into a cocktail genius. The Shake Drink emote is a perpetual emote, meaning that it doesn’t end until you move or do something to interrupt it. It’s not just visual, either, as long as the emote is being performed, a shaking sound will accompany the movement....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 348 words · Kevin Powell MD

How to open giant eyeball chests in Hogwarts Legacy

What were you doing? Sneaaaaking Hogwarts Legacyhas its own open world RPG quirky chest mechanic: and much like certainZeldagames, one of those involves eyeball containers. Here’s how to outwit them and gather the items inside. Use Disillusionment to sneak past and open giant eyeball chests Several hours into the game you’ll acquire the Disillusionment (cloaking) spellto sneak around Hogwarts. Once you’ve earned Disillusionment, you can gather up items in the giant eyeball chests....

August 8, 2025 · 1 min · 198 words · Stephen Nguyen

Ion Fury follow-up Phantom Fury releases in April

3D Realmshas announcedthat the follow-up to 2019’sIon Fury,Phantom Fury, will be released on July 11, 2025. Phantom Furycontinues the violent adventures of Shelly “Bombshell” Harrison, who first appeared in 2016’sBombshellas a stand-in forDuke Nukemafter Gearbox asserted their ownership of him. While her first outing was not very well-received,Ion Furytook a different direction by utilizing the Build Engine – the same game engine responsible forWilliam Shatner’s Tekwar(and alsoDuke Nukem 3D). I personally had myissues withIon Fury, but a lot of other people really connected with it....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · Jessica Harmon

MachineGames’ Indiana Jones is still a long, long way from being unearthed

You might need The Holy Grail to actually play it There was a string of recently announced major releases that were not heavily featured during E3. These include Io Interactive’sProject 007,Ubisoft’sStar WarsRPG, and Free Radical’s newTimeSplitters. While this is completely understandable — they were all only recently announced, after all — it seems that one particular title is still a long way out from seeing the sun: MachineGames’sIndiana Jones. Pete Hines, Bethesda’s Senior VP of global marketing, was interviewed by Gamespot yesterday, who took the opportunity to quiz the executive on the development of Indy’s newest digital adventure....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 269 words · Frederick Mendez

Naruto receives PV in celebration of 25th anniversary

The belovedNarutoseries is celebrating a major milestone — its 25th anniversary — with a special promotional video released to commemorate the occasion. This iconic manga, which was first released in 1999, has since become a cultural phenomenon, and the anniversary PV is a heartfelt tribute to the maverick ninja. The anniversary PV beautifully captures some of the most iconic moments from bothNarutoandNaruto: Shippuden, taking fans through key battles, emotional scenes, and memorable characters that have defined the series....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 268 words · Sandra Sanders

New My Nintendo rewards include Metroid, Fire Emblem, and Star Fox discounts

Just what you wanted, discounts Itching to use those My Nintendo Platinum points on something interesting? Well too bad! There were a few Gold offerings that were added just last week, and once again you’re going to be bartering for 30-40% off select Wii U and 3DS games for more Gold. On the 3DS sideBravely Default, Professor Layton vs. Phoenix Wright, Metroid: Samus Returns, Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest,andSakura Samuraiare all 30% off with a voucher....

August 8, 2025 · 1 min · 163 words · Mark Waters

Protodroid DeLTA, a Mega Man X inspired platformer, hits Kickstarter

‘The goal of the project is to successfully translate the fast & fluid 2D gameplay of the X series into 3D’ I’m a simple man: I hear the phrase “Mega Man” and I come running. While scores of developers have followed in the footsteps of the retro “classic”Mega Manseries with fan projects and 2D platformers, here comes a game that seeks to replicate the world ofMega Man X. The project,which just hit Kickstarter this week, is calledProtodroid DeLTA....

August 8, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Gregory Dixon