Fallout 4’s next-gen update on PC has broken mods while also barely fixing anything

Bethesda has released its next-gen patch forFallout 4, bringing improvements to the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Unfortunately, the PC version of the update is proving rather underwhelming, since it’s not only broken players’ mods but has introduced very few bug fixes. The patch dropped on April 25 and, to be fair, it was widely expected tobreak some modsPC players had downloaded sinceFallout 4‘s 2015 launch. It’s why the team behindthe fan-madeFallout: Londonprojectopted to delay its release till after the patch....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 357 words · Jose Johnson

Fatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipse heads west in 2023

Say Cheese During today’sNintendo Directpresentation, Koei Tecmo announced that a remaster of 2008 Wii horror titleFatal Frame: Mask of the Lunar Eclipseis coming to Nintendo Switch — alongside PlayStation, Xbox, and PC ports — in early 2023. This release will see the title, thefourth installmentin theFatal Framefranchise, receive its first official western release and once again sees a luckless hero traipse through a terrifying haunted house and battle an army of ghosts and demons, armed with the mythical Camera Obscura....

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 186 words · Audrey Hamilton

Genshin Impact’s best standard 5-star characters, ranked

There are seven 5-star characters inGenshin Impactin the standard pool. Normally, you get them at random when you pull on banners, so it’s impossible to target a specific character. Still, it can be nice to know who’s worth building or who you should pick as yourfree anniversary 5-star. Here’s every standard 5-star character inGenshin Impact, ranked from best to worst. 1. Jean – Genshin’s best standard 5-star Jean isGenshin Impact’sbest standard 5-star character overall....

July 1, 2025 · 5 min · 873 words · Michael Brown

Harmonix: Chroma needs ‘substantial retooling’

More work needed on musical shooter Harmonix’s musical first-person shooter,Chroma, has been shared in some early alpha testing, and it looks like theRock Bandpublisher has made a decision on the feedback from these tests. It seems more work is needed beforeChromais where Harmonix would like it to be. Harmonix sent out a letter to testers that says that“Based on the terrific feedback we got from all of you in the community, as well as our own analysis, we have concluded that Chroma will need some substantial retooling to be the game we want it to be....

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 166 words · Michael Nelson

Help Destructoid beat Machinima in Tribes: Ascend!

[Update:The winners are Aequitas, Altum Videtur, Arttemis, Holopoint, and Matthew Wood! Thanks to everyone who tried out!] On Tuesday, May 8 at 2 PM Pacific, Destructoid will be challenging our friends over atMachinimato a 7 versus 7 match ofTribes: Ascend! We’ll be streaming the match live onDtoid.TV, so be sure to tune in and watch us train our trigger fingers on this rival community! But that’s not all! We also need YOUR help to make this work!...

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 164 words · Reginald Madden

Here’s how co-op in Salt and Sanctuary works

Summon a friend When James and Michelle of Ska Studios aren’t trying to sell me acat cafe timeshare, they make video games. Suckers like me don’t just come along every day and fork over life-altering sums of cash. So, they’ve instead spent the last two years or so working onSalt and Sanctuary. We’ve kept our eye onSalt and Sanctuarysince its 2014PAX Prime announcement, even awarding it one of the five best indie games at the inauguralPlayStation Experience....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 218 words · Samuel White

How to complete Eye on the Prize quest in Disney Dreamlight Valley

Immediately after entering the Laugh Floor inDisney Dreamlight Valley’sMonsters, Inc. Realm, you’ll help Sulley and Mike Wazowski tidy up the place before asking them to join your village. While Sulley is eager to tag along, Mike has one goal, leading into the Eye on the Prize quest. Disney Dreamlight ValleyEye on the Prize quest walkthrough Disney Dreamlight Valley’sEye on the Prize quest begins immediately after repairing the Laugh Floor’s electrical panel and saving Mike....

July 1, 2025 · 4 min · 714 words · Emily Foster

How to complete The All-Clucking Cucco quest in Tears of the Kingdom

Consult the all-knowing Cucco Prophecies are a big driver for fantasy series, andThe Legend of Zeldahas had its fair share. you’re able to’t really expect all of them to come from normal places, though. Some, like The All-Clucking Cucco, are downright strange. This side adventure is part of the Lucky Clover Gazette quest line inTears of the Kingdom. These adventures see Link and reporter pal Penn journey across Hyrule, visitingeach stableand solving local problems while following leads on Princess Zelda’s whereabouts....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 509 words · Mary Lowery

How to get the Archaic Tunic in Tears of the Kingdom

You’ll find it in the tutorial area If there’s one thing I like doing inZeldagames (when possible), it’s collecting outfits. There’s something satisfying about sifting through your inventory and seeing a ton of options, and there’s no shortage of duds inTears of the Kingdom. Here’s how to get the Archaic Tunic, which you can pick up very early in the game during the tutorial. The Archaic Tunic can be found in a chest in the Pondside Cave in the Great Sky Island tutorial area The Archaic Tunic is one of the first things you can grab inTears of the Kingdom, as it’s located in the Great Sky Island zone: where you’ll gain control of Link directly following the brief intro....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 233 words · Julie Porter

How to see your match history in Deadlock

If you’re a big fan ofDeadlock, there’s a good chance you’ll be playing many matches. You’ll want totry out different characters, or practice your skills with others, so you’ll be racking up many matches. If you want to check your stats over time, you might want to see your history. Here’s how to see your match history inDeadlock. How to see all your matches in Deadlock To see your match history inDeadlock, you’ll first want to head to the main menu....

July 1, 2025 · 2 min · 276 words · Nancy Perry

Hyperdimension Neptunia SRPG hits Vita next month

‘A Moe Army Awaits!’ Gamindustri’s goddesses go to war next month inHyperdevotionNoire­: Goddess Black Heart. In this strategy role-playing game, a first for Idea Factory’s cultHyperdimension Neptuniaseries, the ladies must, once again, put aside their petty squabbles to defeat a common enemy. The CPUs of each of the four nations are locked in heated battle against one another for dominion over this world. Just as Noire is one step away from complete domination, the CPUs are suddenly robbed of their powers by an unknown force....

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 136 words · Brenda Villanueva

It’s too early to pay for the Fallout 4 Season Pass

We don’t know what’s in it Bethesdaopened pre-ordersfor theFallout 4Season Pass today, but hold up for a minute. We know it’s $29.99, and that the game’s first DLC is expected to roll out in 2016. We also know that therewon’t beplatform-exclusive shenanigans. But that’s about all we know at this time.It’s unclearhow much DLC there will ultimately be and what kind of content we can expect. Even if you anticipate getting deep intoFallout 4, and I’m right there with you, there’s no real incentive to pay for the pass now....

July 1, 2025 · 1 min · 113 words · Joseph Johnson

Iwata: Wii U needed more software, better education

Nintendo of America CEO lays out the Wii U’s problems Nintendo global president and newly minted America CEO Satoru Iwata recently addressed investors toexplain his company’s performance. Ever the humble executive, Iwata admitted the Wii U suffered from lacking software and a confused customer base. “It took off smoothly in the holiday season, but due to the lack of new software titles, we were unable to maintain the momentum this year,” said Iwata of the system’s performance....

July 1, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Juan Cruz