Dynasty Warriors producer answers the critics

Next Generation has aninteresting little interviewup withDynasty Warriorsproducer Ken Matsumoto, who discusses the latest in the series,Dynasty Warriors 6(released in the US this month) and has one or two things to say about the criticism that gets heaped on Koei’s millions-selling franchise. Like Zhang Fei fending off the pursuing Wei forces at Chang Ban, Matsumoto expressed dismay at the way the series is gleefully savaged by reviewers, and points out the fallacies that he believes they use when complaining....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 377 words · Laura Watson

Fallout 4 Best starting stats for Stealth build

The world afterFalloutis one ripe full of dangerous things that want to kill you on sight. Being able to sneak around such things is valuable, so here are the best starting attributes to master the art of stealth. Best SPECIAL stats for Stealth Build inFallout 4 There are many viable builds for playing throughFallout 4,but Stealth is one of the strongest, especially early on. This is because Stealth only requires a few stats to get going where as other builds require more investment in the Peak Tree....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 495 words · Charles Keller

FF7 Rebirth: All Aerith Weapons Locations

Though she’s very versatile, Aerith is probably the best support and magic damage dealer inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. She has a high natural MP and Magic Attack, making her great for both roles. However, with the right weapons, you can amplify that even further. This is all Aerith Weapons Locations inFF7 Rebirth, including where to find her best weapon, the Gambanteinn. Where to find all Aerith Weapons inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth Here is where you can find all Aerith Weapon Locations throughout the entirety ofFF7 Rebirth....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Alyssa Allen

Game with the devs of WH40K: Regicide again!

And maybe score some keys or hoodies! Hammerfall Publishing, the awesome folks behindWarhammer 40K: Regicide, want to play with you again! We somehow didn’t deter them last time! What isRegicideyou ask (again, I might add)? It’s about the bloodiest, most amazing take on chess that I’ve seen. It has two modes. Classic mode follows old-school chess rules, but more murder-y. Regicide mode let’s you plan your strategy and utilize tactical abilities (and some crazy powers too) to wipe your enemies clean off the board....

May 19, 2025 · 1 min · 182 words · Dillon Reed

Giveaway: Take a Steam key for Splitgate: Arena Warfare’s alpha run

Fun with portals Bend the laws of nature with this alpha key giveaway forSplitgate: Arena Warfare. I don’t know why no one has come up with this idea yet. And if they have, I haven’t seen it so it doesn’t count. But man, a competitive shooter using portals?! It’s genius! Get in on the closed beta forSplitgate: Arena Warfareby taking a key! This arena shooter lets players shoot at one another in imaginative, futuristic maps with a special twist: Players can shoot portals to enter one part of the map, and appear at another....

May 19, 2025 · 1 min · 179 words · Laura Johnson

Here are some lovely GlaDOS Personality Core plush toys

Etsy user Katy Creider has really gone above and beyond in creating these incredible personality core plush toys based on the ones from the climactic battle inPortal. Each of GlaDOS’ cores are 26″ in circumference and she currently has the above Curiousity Core and the Anger Core available for $45 or you may order a full set of spheres for $150. What makes these toys so cool are the built-in voiceboxes which, when activated with a poke as seen in the above video, they repeat their lines from the game....

May 19, 2025 · 1 min · 175 words · Sean Andersen

How to easily Coerce with Temenos in Octopath Traveler 2

Instantly clear all Coerce encounters! Every Path Action inOctopath Traveler 2comes with pros and cons compared to other actions that grant the same effect. If you’re trying to get information, you have two options for NPCs that only appear at night: Hikari’s Bribe and Temenos’ Coerce. Bribe is quick and easy, but many NPCs require hefty sums of money if you want their info. Unless you use a Merchant to increase your money acquisition, Bribe can drain your funds faster than you’d like....

May 19, 2025 · 5 min · 980 words · Robert Knight

How to get Wild Stickers in Monopoly GO

Finding the last couple of stickers for yourMonopoly GOalbums can get stressful, and in the past, it required you to farm four- and five-star packs to find. With the introduction of Wild Stickers, you can obtain that one last card for your album in no time. Table of contents How to find Wild Stickers in Monopoly GO Wild Stickers, also known as Wild Cards, are rare and valuable cards from special events and vault completions....

May 19, 2025 · 4 min · 725 words · Jonathan Berry

I need your new indie game recommendations, Destructoid!

Hey Destructoid, I find myself in a pickle and am drawing a blank, so I am writing this article in hopes that the vast majority of you can help me pick out some new indie games to play, either recent releases or games coming out in the next few months. I have a host of flights and events to attend in April and wanted to load my Switch 2 and Steam Deck with a bunch of games to play the pass the travel and when looking at recent releases, I am pretty stumped on what to pick up....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 392 words · Robert Bush

Infection Gunfight codes (August 2025)

Updated: July 05, 2025 We added a new code! What’s a better way to get that rage out than a good, oldCall of Dutyknock-off? InInfection Gunfight, you won’t only have to worry about enemies sneaking up on you but about impending zombie infection, as well. Get your arsenal ready because the battles get intense fast! If you’re looking for a way to acquire more weapons, Infection Gunfightcodes might be what you’re searching for....

May 19, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Kimberly Martin

Live show: Finishing up Beyond: Two Souls

I can only imagine what happens afterward I have very few qualms with callingBeyond: Two Soulsa bad game. From it’s incredibly poorly executed QTEs to its incredibly hamfisted writing there is very little in there that I would call decent, and even fewer examples of things that are well done. Fortunately for you and I, dear reader, our playthrough of the game will come to a close today. We’ve had so many ups and downs, from the beginning of our adventure to now....

May 19, 2025 · 1 min · 123 words · Jesse Cooper

MapleStory is getting its very own spinoff

Complete with an anime trailer! MapleStoryfans, check out this paralyzing bit of cuteness in the form of the very first everMapleStoryspinoff. And I know there are, like, five of you in the comments including myself. Nexon is implementing the very first spinoff in-game in the near future, and it’s calledMapleStory Friend’s Story: First Spin-Off. Imaginative! The game transplants familiar NPCs fromMapleStoryinto a school setting, where you’ll be able to complete quests as a student of sorts....

May 19, 2025 · 1 min · 145 words · Kimberly Melendez

Namco takes Gundam Vs gameplay west with F2P Rise of Incarnates

But leaves the Gundams The 2 on 2Gundam vs. Gundamseries is as big in Japan as that full-scale Gundam model in Tokyo. It’s also big on theDestructoid Forum, in that oneGundamfan keeps explaining how it’s the best fighting game and tries to get people to import it. I’m more of aGundam Battle Assault 2kind of guy. Anyway, Namco is taking the format ofGundam Vs.and bringing it west with a new IP, the free-to-playRise of Incarnates....

May 19, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Jennifer Gonzalez