Giveaway: Take home an Intel Science Bundle for Star Trek Online’s new update, Awakening

Dtoid’s blinding you with science We’ve got a giveaway for ya! We’ve got Intel Science Bundles forStar Trek Online’s newest update, Awakening. Science! I hate science, not gonna lie. It was my worst subject in school, and to this day I hear a TED Talk about science and I want to puke. Some people just aren’t meant to be scientists. But maybe you are! If so, we’ve got some Intel Science Bundles forStar Trek Onlineto give to you....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Dr. Kevin Medina

Half-Minute Hero must sell more to localize sequel

Luckily it’s 40% off on Steam right now Half-Minute Herohas been released a few times now across various platforms, but it doesn’t sound like we’re much closer to seeingHalf-Minute Hero 2localized for Western audiences.Speaking with Siliconeraabout the possibility of such,Marvelous AQL producer Esteban Salazar revealed that “it’sconsiderably more expensive to put out the sequel and [they] need to sell a lot more of the first game on PC to begin to justify it....

July 13, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Mark Wallace

Halloween Treat – Alice: Madness Returns

A community blog by JRusell We’ve been curious to hear about yourfavorite games to play in Octoberfor Halloween, and in this blog, Destructoid readerJRusellreminds us thatAlice: Madness Returnsis, well,worth remembering. And cherishing! —Jordan As the leaves go orange and the purple clouds of the north begin to replace those deep blue skies of late summer, it’s only natural to adjust our video game choices to coincide with the calendar. Halloween may inspire images of slasher gore or zombies for some (thanksWalking Deadfor ruining it and making zombies fashionable 24/7/365), my seasonal gaming session follows our dear pal Alice Liddell through the looking glass....

July 13, 2025 · 5 min · 1020 words · Kaitlyn Rios

Here’s our latest look at Dying Light

Giving us a little taste of the story Techland has released this latest look atDying Light, emphasizing what they’re trying to achieve with the narrative. It also shows off the gameplay a bunch, and it’s looking pretty great. Oh and hey there’s a little girl about to get attacked by someone. Will that actually be in the game? Someone think of the children! This trailer is kind of funny overall, as the studio was teasingsome sort of announcementlast week....

July 13, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Craig Nelson

Hitman 2’s New York bank level is full of possibilities

Available June 25 in the Expansion Pass Everyone loves a good bank job, andHitman 2is happily leaning into our innate love of high-stakes tension with its latest assignment. Starting June 25,Hitman 2Expansion Pass owners are off to New York– an exciting addition in and of itself–to take on the Golden Handshake campaign mission. The bank looks luxurious and intimidating in all the right ways. I hope IO Interactive makes the most of it, because as a stealth playground, it’s loaded with potential....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 309 words · Jeremy Woods

How I made the most out of a terrible, terrible summer

Promoted from our Community Blogs [TheBlondeBassput together a game jam and invited the Destructoid community to join him for the journey. After all the smoke had settled, he wrote this blog detailing his experience and even shared a link to the finished product, along with the page for the other entries as well! Be sure to check them all out and let these fine folks know what you think! –Kevin]...

July 13, 2025 · 6 min · 1128 words · Jessica Burgess

How to check Limbus Company server status

Limbus Companyis one of those rare gacha games without PvP, but you’ll still have to rely on online connectivity to play. Project Moon’s gacha adventure requires a persistent online connection despite all the modes being PvE. If you get disconnected at any point in time, you’re likely going to lose your progress on a quest. This makes it crucial for you to be aware of the server maintenance and when it takes place....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Curtis Smith

How to complete The Flute Player’s Plan quest in Tears of the Kingdom

I have a plan, Link Shining bright may come easy to Link, who can simply put on some special armor or eat a weird cave fish. But for others, it requires careful planning. The Flute Player’s Plan is all about making those glowing dreams happen, and you’ll need to help them out if you want another Great Fairy on the roster. While you can stumble across The Flute Player’s Plan in the open world ofTears of the Kingdom, completing it is required for the Great Fairy side adventure Serenade to Kaysa....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 382 words · Greg Ryan

How to complete “More Pest Control” request in Resident Evil 4 remake

I ain’t afraid of no rats! The infected, sea monsters, and cultish brainwashed enemies might not scare you, but rats definitely could inResident Evil 4remake. With the “More Pest Control”Resident Evil 4request, you’ll need to eliminate three different rats across two locations in the castle. It’s harder than it sounds! Here’s where to spot them in the game. Where to find rats in “More Pest Control” Resident Evil 4 request To begin the “More Pest Control” quest, you’ll need to make your way through Chapter 9....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · Dennis Pugh

How to play Euro 2024 in EA FC 24? All game modes explained

EA pulled out all of the stops for the Festival of Football. Here is every game mode included in the update. The 2024 UEFA European Championship starts on June 14 and ends on July 14. EA plans to keep players invested throughout the entire month of non-stop action with a hefty offering of new content. Let’s jump right into what players can expect inEA FC 24. Every game mode inEA FC 24Euro Festival of Football Kickoff Choose a side from any of the 24 qualified teams, or rewrite history with any other European national team available in EA SPORTS FC 24, and play against friends locally or against the CPU AI....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Mr. John Johnson DVM

How to unlock more Tattoos in The Sims 4: Businesses and Hobbies

One of the biggest and most exciting additions toThe Sims 4with theBusinesses and Hobbiesexpansion pack is a whole new tattoo system. Not only can your sim now be inked from head to toe with custom art, but they can now become a tattooist themselves. TheBusinesses and Hobbiespack came with a lot of new ink to put on your sim, but a lot of it is locked behind gameplay within the Create a Sim menu....

July 13, 2025 · 3 min · 442 words · Malik Stone

How to upgrade and modify W-Engines in Zenless Zone Zero

W-Engines can seem daunting and overwhelming inZenless Zone Zero. They’re gear that you must equip your Agents with in order to enhance their combat abilities and allow you to fight tougher and tougher foes. But getting your head around how they work and upgrading and modifying them is another matter. It took me ages to get my head around W-Engines. you may go for ages without messing around with them at all, but you’ll eventually need to engage with the system if you want to push your Agents as far as they can go and have some serious firepower when you head into missions....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 398 words · Diana Hull MD

I’ll never stop replacing Wii Sensor Bars thanks to my cat

So I hope Nintendo never stops making them Not to self: the next time you want to break outWii Sportsfor an afternoon-long holiday tournament, remember to dig through the box and confirm there’s a real, working, non-chewed-up Sensor Bar. It happened again, dang it all. I’m now on my fourth, fifth – maybe even sixth? – Wii Sensor Bar. Truthfully, I could tally up receipts in my email for the actual total, but I sure don’t want to know it....

July 13, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · Amy Taylor