Fields of Mistria players desperately want to romance its ineligible hunk Olric

A new farming life game,Fields of Mistria, has been making a bit of a splash with its Early Access launch. It’s currently sitting in the top sellers side of Steam, and early adopters seem to be vibing with its rural-life activities and ’80s anime aesthetic. One note, though: it seems like at least a few would really,reallylike to date Olric. Some context: I’ve yet to actually playFields of Mistriamyself. As one of the editors here, I was doing some digging through Google Trends, looking at what the several thousands of people playing the game were looking for online....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 632 words · Tyrone Prince

Games time forgot: Panic!

Every Wednesday, we highlight rarely-remembered but interesting games for our “Games Time Forgot” series. As much as most current gamers seem to adore the quirky games from Japan that seldom grace foreign shores, the public at large still don’t seem to fall in love with their charms. If a game is inherently wacky and largely influenced by Japanese culture, it is more often than not a financial failure once localized to be sold to crowds such as the Americans....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 343 words · Amanda Clark

Here are all the ways Paladin was reworked in FFXIV Patch 6.3

One of the original tanks gets a rework The fullpatch 6.3notesare now out forFinal Fantasy XIV, and it’sa lot to unpack. As is customary, Square Enix jammed a ton of statistical adjustments and quality of life changes amid all of the content they added, and several jobs were impacted more than others. The one that was clearly addressed over all the rest was Paladin (PLD), which got a sizable rework with its rotation....

August 9, 2025 · 3 min · 603 words · Brian Smith

Here’s the first (extremely brief) look at Rogue Legacy 2

The bloodline continues Our Spidey Sense didn’t betray us yesterday. Despite it being April Fool’s, Cellar Door Gamesteasing a newRogue Legacyfelt legitimate. As it turns out, this was no joke or goof, no prankin’ or foolin’. Cellar Door confirmed that it’s working onRogue Legacy 2with this quick tweet accompanied by a three-second video: — CellarDoorGames (@CellarDoorGames)Jul 13, 2025 In aseparate tweet, Cellar Door says “Yes, it’s official.Rogue Legacy 2is in development!...

August 9, 2025 · 1 min · 147 words · Amy Smith

Holy Crap 2 Years? You look so ANCIENT

If there are two things I know, it’s that Destructoid has the best community in the entire world. It’s the kind of place where everyone with a good sense of humor can feel welcome, and where everyone who shows up will make you laugh. I’m not much in the community, really. I’ve been here for about 1.5 years, and although I try to contribute to the blogs and to the conversation, I’m not really very loud....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 263 words · Stephanie Hayden

How do Yoshi and Nabbit work in Super Mario Bros. Wonder?

Yoshi and Nabbit present a bit of a conundrum inSuper Mario Bros. Wonder. According tothe recentSuper Mario Bros. WonderDirect, players can run and jump as Mario, Luigi, Peach, Daisy, Yellow Toad, Blue Toad, and Toadette. Each of these character play identically, so you can safely select whoever your favorite character is. However, players can also select four different colored Yoshis in addition to Nabbit fromNew Super Mario Bros. U. What’s the deal with them?...

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 261 words · Penny Green

How do you open the last chest in the Kero Sewers in Super Mario RPG?

If you’re here, you probably already know exactly what chest inSuper Mario RPGwe’re talking about. Right before you enter Belome’s chamber in Kero Sewers, there’s a chest hovering above a ledge in plain view. So, how do you open the last chest in Kero Sewers? I’m going to stop you right away. If you haven’t fought Belome yet but are trying to make sure no stone has gone unturned in Kero Sewers,it’s time to move on....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 361 words · Tara Chase

How to get the Quetzal minion in FFXIV Dawntrail

If you were paying close attention during theDawntrailBenchmark footage, then you will have noticed a particular red and green bird that appeared in the final scene. This minion has proven elusive inFinal Fantasy XIV, but we finally know how to get it. The Quetzal minion is difficult to get. If you want to get one without taking a loan and possibly selling some of your organs on the black market, you’re going to have to put your trust in someone outside of yourself....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 362 words · Jared Lopez

How to increase inventory carry weight capacity in Stalker 2

Increasing your inventory carry weight capacity inStalker 2: Heart of Chornobylwill be vital if you don’t want to smoothen your survival chances in The Zone. While it makes sense to keep as many items in your portable storage as possible, going over the permissible limit will encumber you. It’s a tricky status condition that makes it very difficult for you to move around, especially during combat. The easy solution is to be picky about what you choose to carry, but a sustainable choice will be to increase the maximum weight of items that you may carry at any given time....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 232 words · Katherine Ramos

How to unlock all new rods in Fisch Atlantis update?

The Atlantis update inFischis a mega piece of content for sure, with many different rods for the players to find and add to their inventory. Based on the official patch notes, there are six new rods to add to your in-game inventory. However, users have figured out one more to add, taking the total to seven. Here’s a light breakdown of how to obtain all seven pieces of equipment. Disclaimer:Detailed guides on all new rods will be available separately....

August 9, 2025 · 1 min · 183 words · Sandra Walters

More Final Fantasy VII Remake statues on the way

Cloud, Sephiroth, Aerith AsFinal Fantasy VII Remake‘s popularity continues to surge into the stratosphere, Square Enix is ready to double-down on the second wave of monetization: merch. FFVIIis a beloved property to pretty much everyone who was alive when it was released, not to mention all of the newer converts and even recentRemakeplayers. To that end, Square Enix is releasing three new statuettes, which the company calls “less flexible” than the previous line, but more of a collectible....

August 9, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Monica Bullock

My Time at Sandrock multiplayer and cross-platform support coming this summer

My Time at Sandrock, the second addition to theMy Timeseries and sequel toMy Time at Portia, was initially released in November 2023 as a single-player farming game. WhilePortiaremains a single-player game with no immediate plans for multiplayer support, the same can’t be said forSandrock, with the 2024Triple-I Initiativerevealing plans to introduce multiplayer and cross-platform support this Summer. As revealed during the Triple-I Initiative,My Time at Sandrockwill feature co-op multiplayer and cross-platform capabilities on PC and consoles starting this summer....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 217 words · Matthew White

Nacon unveils grim adventure Hell is Us, coming 2023

Hello, darkness, my old friend… Publisher Nacon has lifted the lid on a brand new adventure game,Hell is Us, currently in development at Canadian studio Rogue Factor. The dark-looking title is expected to launch on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X at some point next year. Set against the backdrop of some unknown civil war,Hell is Ussees a lone protagonist explore this strange-but-familiar world, rendered asunder by a strange supernatural presence known as “The Calamity....

August 9, 2025 · 2 min · 278 words · John Travis