How to get more Ascendancy Points in Path of Exile 2

Your Ascendancy defines your build and playstyle more than your starting class does in Path of Exile 2. you’re able to only get eight points toward it, with the first four coming just from completing both trials, but how can you get more beyond that? How to earn more Ascendancy Skill Points in Path of Exile 2 To earn your first four Ascendancy Points, all you needed to do was complete one full round of the Trial of Sekhamas and the Trial of Chaos....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 552 words · Jamie Woodard

How to get the Dusk Bow in Tears of the Kingdom (TotK)

Getting Zelda’s bow and arrow The Dusk Bow inTears of the Kingdomis a grand weapon that can deal a hefty amount of damage on your foes. This long-range weapon has 30 points of strength, making it one of the strongest bows in the game. Here’s where to find the Dusk Bow inTears of the Kingdom. Where to find the Dusk Bow in Tears of the Kingdom This royal weapon can be spotted atHyrule Castle....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 246 words · Jennifer Ford

How to get the Gleaming Incarnate Thunderstone in WoW Dragonflight

Grind those Mythic dungeons Ever sinceWorld of Warcraftadded in Mythic dungeons, folks have flocked to them as a source of endgame entertainment, gear-climbing, and bonuses. That principle also applies toWoW Dragonflight, which has a host of rewards in tow starting from the very first season. Here’s how the Gleaming Incarnate Thunderstone fits into that. What does the Gleaming Incarnate Thunderstone do? The Gleaming Incarnate Thunderstone is an account-wide unique item that binds when picked up, and has the following use action: “Infuse your armor with a faint echo of the Storm-Eater’s power, unlocking additional visual effects for certain Vault of the Incarnates class set appearances....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 322 words · Ricky Black

How to play Gigantic: Rampage Edition closed beta

Therecently announcedGigantic: Rampage Editionhas a closed beta now through February 23, where players can get in and try out the new Rush mode, heroes, and more for a limited time. The closed beta playtest only lasts a couple of days, but players can jump in and experience the new and improved version ofGigantic. How to join theGigantic: Rampage Editionbeta playtest Those interested in the opportunity to jump into the closed beta forGigantic: Rampage Editioncan do so by Requesting Access to theplaytest on Steam....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Jeremy Miller

How to unlock Elsie’s Gossip in Fields of Mistria

Elsie is one of my favorite neighbors inFields of Mistria. She’s the flamboyant, self-appointed aunt everyone wishes they had growing up, and thanks to the game’s second major update, she can use her mastery over the rumor mill to help you make friends and find romance. With her new gossip feature, Elsie can tell you what each of Mistria’s residents’ favorite gifts are, making it much easier to elevate a casual acquaintance into full-blown friendship territory or sweep that special someone you’ve been eyeing off their feet....

August 2, 2025 · 3 min · 477 words · Brandon Smith DDS

How to use the Token Machine in Resident Evil 4 remake

Got ya! (get it?) The Token Machine inResident Evil 4remake adds a random gacha-like element to the game (within reason!). Each charm obtained can change Leon’s stats: For example, the Don Esteban charm adds 15% shotgun shells craft bonus frequency. Here’s how to use the Token Machine inResident Evil 4remake to pick up one of these charms! How to operate the Token Machine When you reach Chapter 3, you’ll see theMerchantwithin a cave northeast of the Quarry and east of the Church area....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 417 words · Emily Perry

In defense of shorter games

Why “too short” is rarely a valid criticism I was recently listening to akeen little gaming podcastdone by some friends of mine, when they got on the interesting topic of what common game review critique they would outlaw, if possible. After a bit of thought, they unanimously agreed that they were tired of baseless complaints about game length, something I definitely agree with. Now it’s worth noting that videogames are definitely a unique media, with few rules of thumb regarding proper length....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 778 words · Hunter Gregory

Isometric brawler Midnight Fight Express will hit summer 2022

Movie-style melee is the work of a single developer During last night’sGamescom Opening Night Livepresentation, we were shown some awesomely hard-hitting footage from unique-looking brawlerMidnight Fight Express, which is currently in the works for PS4, PC, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch platforms with a scheduled release window of summer 2022. Check out the violent chaos below. All the work of a single developer,Poland’s Jacob Dzwinel,Midnight Fight Expresswill combine the hard-hitting close-combat of modern action movies with a unique isometric perspective and a litany of suspiciously familiar locations and characters....

August 2, 2025 · 1 min · 194 words · Juan Hubbard

Momisms and Mom Thoughts on Gaming

Who Let the Blogs Out?! [It’s that time yet again for ‘Who Let the Blogs Out,’ our series of highlighting blogs we might have missed the first go around. In this entry, Dere discusses his mom’s very definite mom-isms as she does her best to encourage and comprehend this weird new ‘video gaming’ thing all the kids are obsessed with. Get your work featured on Destructoid’s Front Page by writing acool bloglike Dere’s!...

August 2, 2025 · 6 min · 1131 words · Jennifer Fisher

Nintendo talks Zelda Wii U, influenced by retro Zelda

‘After the transition to 3D, it became harder to create the vast world feel’ Nintendo gave us everything we wanted in terms ofZeldatoday at their E3 conference — more info on the Wii UZeldagame. Franchise veteran Eiji Aonuma talked a bit about how retroZeldagames were very large, but as 3D games evolved, the worlds got smaller and smaller. Puzzle solving will now involve less of a set path, and there will be less of a “set order” for exploration....

August 2, 2025 · 1 min · 105 words · Michael Torres

Nosgoth is not a very good Legacy of Kain game

But it’s a pretty decent third-person shooter The vampire Kain has been running around causing havoc since 1996, when he debuted in his first game on the original PlayStation. He was joined by his partner in crime and former lieutenant Raziel in 1999, and the rest was history. Since then, theLegacy of Kainfranchise has been building lore and accumulating fans, mostly due to its dark charm and solid set of games....

August 2, 2025 · 4 min · 754 words · Katherine Fisher

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart’s Lady Lombax is a playable character

She’s Got The Look While there was certainly a lot of excitement and hype on the Information Superhighway following last week’sPS5: The Future of Gamingpresentation, for many fans the show was stolen entirely by the appearance of a brand new, mallet-wielding character at the climax of the trailer forRatchet & Clank: Rift Apart. This mysterious and still-unnamed newcomer – who I’m dubbing Lady Lombax for now because I love alliteration – shows up at the end of the titular duo’s world-warping adventure and, although she seems to recognise our metal pal Clank, has zero idea who Ratchet is… Curiouser and curiouser....

August 2, 2025 · 2 min · 295 words · Marcus Moore

Rumor: Capcom working on new Mega Man Legends

WithMega Man Universealready in the cards, fans of the Blue Bomber already have a lot to look forward to. But now rumors are pointing to even more in store, with a newMega Man Legendstitle said to be in the works. A source tells Mega Man fan siteRockman Cornerthat a new entry in the series that spawned on the PlayStation One is currently in development. The game is not confirmed to beMega Man Legends 3, but is being considered by the developers to be the next entry in the series....

August 2, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Claire Higgins