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May 8 Hi-Rez Studios has had their hands full for a while. Ever since the controversial move of droppingTribes: Ascendthey’ve begun work on several games at once, namelySmiteandPaladins. One is a MOBA and the other is a hero shooter, both hot commodities, and both successful in their free-to-play format. While you may not have heard of the latter it’s maintained a status in the top 20-played Steam list for some time, and it’ll probably shoot up a bit after it finally launches next week....

There’s still time This is your chance to find Greninja inPokemon Scarlet & Violet, as the weekend events have begun. You’ll have two chances in total, so don’t miss your opportunity to grab it! Here’s how to start (and finish) the process of unlocking it, and how to locate it. Here are when thePokemon Scarlet & VioletGreninja events start First you need to unlock high-end raids If you haven’t already, finish up the game (quick, you only have a few more days!...

There are a lot of items inFields of Mistriawhich seem to serve no purpose outside of gifts, but that doesn’t mean these items should be ignored. If you’re wanting to befriend or evenwoo a villager, it’s a good idea to stock up on their loved gifts. One of these items is the Shadow Flower. It’s not immediately obvious where this can be found, but it’s easy to find when you know where to look and if you’ve got luck on your side....

Moss is a common plant in real life, but it’s worth its weight in gold inHades 2. It’s a resource that you cannot complete the game without, allowing you to progress past an obstacle barring your path. Here’s where to find Moss inHades 2, and where it’s used. To find Moss inHades 2, you must look for it up on the surface. Likely, you’ve already made it past the wards, but the blood curse is keeping you grounded down below....

One of the best holidays of the year is the one where you get to stuff your face full of food, known as Thanksgiving, but also known as Turkey Day. Delicious food and gathering with your friends and family is always a great time. Luckily, you can also celebrate Turkey Day with yourAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsvillagers on your island. It’s no wonder why it’s one of thebest relaxing video gamesto play....

Can’t stop won’t stop There was something about the music in classicMega Mangames. Whether it was the riffing of some classic rock songs or pure sparks of originality, it’s one of the most covered and celebrated franchises of all time musically. That includes this awesome banjo cover (with a rad beat he creates by banging on his instrument) of Flash Man’s theme fromMega Man 2fromBanjo Guy Ollie. Just like the original it’s strangely hypnotic, and it helps that it’s one of my favorite Robot Master themes of them all....

Silent Hillhas always been a strictly single-player affair — and rightly so, for horror games aren’t that scary when you’ve got people running around with “420killarz” over their heads. Konami, however, may be giving us some multiplayer anyway — in the form of an Xbox Live Arcade title. The gossip comes viaSilent Hill: Downpourart director Radek Marek, who blew the whistle in a translatedXbox 360 Magazine Italyinterview. “At the moment there will be no multiplayer modes inSilent Hill: Downpour, but Konami are investigating a separate chapter devoted entirely to the Multiplayer,” he stated....

Who doesn’t love an escort mission? Capcom has released the second episode ofLeon and the Mysterious Village, the short-but-adorable anime series produced to help fan the flames of hype for this week’s highly anticipatedResident Evil 4. The second episode, titled “A Promise Between the Two“, sees young Leon Kennedy come face-to-face with missing girl Ashley Graham, whom he must escort out of the strange town and, presumably, back to The White House....

24 hours remain! Originally revealed in anepisode of Farts ‘N’ Craftslast week by Max Scoville, Chad Valente’s amazing linocut print will be the first design to be made into a limited edition Destructoid shirt for DTOID Fashion. The limited edition tee will be available for pre-order for the next 24 hours. Secure your pre-orderHERE! Be sure to submit your design for DTOID Fashionhereif you want some front page coverage for your art!...

Keeping everyone on their best behavior, at least in theory TheOverwatchteam has put in a lot of effort over the past few years to help make the game as enjoyable for players as possible by curbing toxicity, and one of the best moves in that direction was adding endorsements to the game. Apparently, the mechanic helpedcurb bad behavior by 40%back in 2019 when they were first added. Originally introduced back in the days of the firstOverwatchgame, endorsements are a way for players to reward their teammates for good behavior, like good communication, teamwork, or just generally good play....

It’s been a long time coming, but the ambitiousFallout Londonmod is on the horizon. The bad news is that the team has beenunable to meet its intended 2023 deadline. The good news, however, is that the fan-madeFallout 4project is just a few months away from release. In the latest dev video diary, narrator and voice actor Drew Faithwaite has given the skinny on where things are at withFallout London. As of now, the project is pretty much complete, save for some testing....

It’s those damn microtransactions Activision Blizzard has been a monolith in the gaming industry for nearly fifteen years, best known for titles that have dominated the markets likeWorld of Warcraft,Diablo, andOverwatch. While its PC games have provided some of the greatest successes over the years, both critically and commercially, the company’s latestfinancial reportlets on that the tides might be turning in a significant way for the company.During the second quarter of 2022, Activision Blizzard made more than half of its total revenue from mobile games, which is more than PC and consoles combined (thanks,PC Gamer)....

French publisher opens new Italian digs Nacon, one of Europe’s fastest-growing publishers, has announced that it has established a new development studio in Italy. Nacon Studio Milan will, in part, house Nacon subsidiary RaceWard Studio and will be the site of the racing enthusiast’s future production projects. “We are proud of the direction we are heading in,” said Nacon Studio Milan’s new CEO, Marco Ponte. “Originally a team of racing experts, [RaceWard] has grown quickly, and our new talent has given us the desire to explore new territory… That’s why we decided to broaden our horizons and try another type of game....