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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Monday, February 9, 2026 5:53 AM Yakuza Kiwami 3 director says actor accused of sexual assault was cast for his "slimy feel"       Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties' director Ryosuke Horii has addressed the controversial casting of actor Teruyuki Kagawa in the remake, which has resulted in fan backlash due to a 2022 report from Shukan Shincho detailing sexual assault allegations against the actor. Kagawa apologised at the time, but didn't specify what he was apologising for or confirm the events reported in Shukan Shincho's article. Read more

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Destructoid Monday, February 9, 2026 4:58 AM All factions in MENACE       Turn-based tactics title MENACE offers different factions that you'll have to manage diplomatically to increase your in-game progress. Factions are entities or groups that are part of the hostile planetary system. Different factions will provide you with new quests and objectives to complete, and you'll also have to manage your relationship with all of them. Let's quickly look at all the factions that are present in MENACE. Table of contents Complete list of factions in MENACE How do factions work in MENACE Complete list of factions in MENACE There are seven available factions in MENACE. The table below has information about what you can expect. Faction How they Work Alien Wildlife Alien Wildlife includes all the creatures you can find on the different planets in the Wayback System. The faction would typically request you to eradicate Alien infestations. Enemies will mostly comprise of melee units, but there are few exceptions like the Alien Bombardier. Alien Wildlife is pretty easy to manage, and the missions aren't that difficult. Menace Menace represents one of the most powerful threats in the game. They include Drones, Shamblers, and more. The enemies were once humans who had mutated into horrific creatures. Unlike Alien Wildlife, Menace units will threat you from both close and long range. Missions involving them will be one of the hardest ones to complete. Pirates Pirates represent looters and raiders who aim to rob and loot as much as possible. While the units are tricky to handle, their weapons will usually carry an element of RNG. Pirate units are also mobile, all thanks to the vehicles they use. Expect to find some explosive threats as they use rocket launchers. Rogue Army Rogue Army includes enemy soldiers from different planets who are essentially mercenaries. They have significantly better equipment and gear compared to the Pirates. Expect to find army-standard weapons and vehicles when you go up against them. Dice of the Gods This faction includes stealthy enemies who don't always fight from the front. They're native to the Dice planet, and you can find plenty of criminals when you take up a mission against them. The Backbone The Backbone is a mysterious planet that includes mutated humanoids. They're extremely capable at short and long-range damage. I prefer not accepting too many requests from this faction, as the missions tend to be pretty dangerous. Zayn-Beecher Corporation This is one of the richest factions in the entire Wayback planet system. So far, this faction has offered me the highest number of requests, and completing the missions feels extremely rewarding. Ideally, you'll want to keepa very good relationship with this specific faction. How do factions work in MENACE Image via Hooded Horse Factions will provide you with different requests that you can either accept or reject. When you accept and complete a mission successfully, your relationship will improve. You get better rewards and upgrades as your relationship continues to improve. However, appeasing one faction might displease another. While this doesn't matter much in the early game, it will be important in the late game. Ideally, you'll want to keep friendly relationships with as many factions as possible. The post All factions in MENACE appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Monday, February 9, 2026 3:09 AM How to get three stars in ARC Raiders Week 16 Trials (Feb. 9)       The Week 16 Trials are now live in ARC Raiders, and it introduces five different tasks to complete in pursuit of various rewards. The current week heavily involves taking down some of the strongest ARC enemies if you're looking to get three stars across all the activities. Let's look at what needs to be done and how you can complete the tasks easily. Table of contents ARC Raiders Week 16 Trials walkthrough Deal damage to Shredders First Wave Husks Damage Rocketeers Damage Leapers Destroy Fireballs ARC Raiders Week 16 Trials walkthrough Here are the five tasks to complete. Deal damage to Shredders Search First Wave Husks Damage Rocketeers Damage Leapers Destroy Fireballs Deal damage to Shredders Screenshot and remix by Destructoid I am not a fan of Shredders, and they're not the easiest ARCs to take down. You'll have to head off to Stella Montis, which is a pretty difficult map to begin with. I have marked some of the possible locations where you can encounter a Shredder. They typically are found behind locked doors and high-tier loot areas. When you find a Shredder, it's best not to directly attack. The Shredder makes an AoE attack after a specific interval. For starters, you'll want to have a barrier/cover in front of you. This will shield you from the blast that does incredible damage. Once its attack is on cooldown, you'll want to attack the thrusters towards the bottom. Image via Embark Explosives definitely work well against a Shredder, but you can also use a shotgun like the Il Toro from close range. The Hullcracker is also a good choice, as a few grenades are enough to take it down. First Wave Husks Screenshot and remix by Destructoid First Wave Husks are the remains of gigantic ARCs that took part in the old battle. Their remains are littered all around the battlefields. You can find them on any map, but my favorite is Dam Battlegrounds, followed by Spaceport. The image below has all the locations where you'll be able to find the First Wave Husks. Once you reach the location, search every nook and corner. Repeat the process, and you'll have enough XP to get the task up to three stars.' Damage Rocketeers Image via ARC Raiders Wiki The third task of this week involves taking down the Rocketeer. This is the most dangerous flying ARC you can encounter. While they're found on all maps, an easy way to locate them is to take part in a Matriarch raid. They will always roam around the Matriarch. You can also shoot at one from a distance to gain event XP. So how do we destroy a Rocketeer? One tricky, but inexpensive way, is to use long-range weapons and destroy its thrusters. Ideally, you'll want to be in an area with good indoor cover to save yourself from the rockets. You'll also want to conserve your energy since dodge rolls will be essential. An easier, but more expensive way, is to use Wolfpack. Two Wolfpacks are required to bring down a Rocketeer if you want to destroy them completely. Shoot and wait for the Rocketeer to come close. Then, throw a couple of Wolfpacks, and the Rocketeer will be completely destroyed. Damage Leapers If you dislike Shredders, you're going to hate Leapers. Thankfully, we don't have to destroy a Leaper. However, they don't take kindly when you hit them with bullets and explosives. Leapers are found in random locations, but there's an easier alternative. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid The easiest way to find a Leaper is to take part in Matriarch events. These events take place in scheduled intervals, and you'll want to stick close to the Matriarch. A Leaper is guaranteed to spawn once the Matriarch takes a bit of damage. A Leaper leaping in the air. Screenshot via Embark Once the Leaper spawns, you'll want to target its eye. A Leaper has two attacks: a close-range explosion and a jump. You can nullify the latter by staying in closed areas (or, you can stay close with the Leaper, and it won't be able to jump). Make sure to keep a bit of distance as it's about to explode, and keep hitting the eye. Weapons like the Equalizer, Hullcracker, and Il Toro work pretty well, but you can also try your luck with explosives. The Leaper is extremely weak against all types of fire damage. Destroy Fireballs Screenshot by Destructoid Fireballs are patroling units that are typically found in indoor areas. They're extremely common, and Buried City is a great map to find plenty of them if you don't like Stella Montis. The Fireball attempts to roll close to you and then start spewing fire. They're at their weakest when trying to fire at you as you're exposed. One shot to the core is enough to take them down. Alternatively, a single shot from any weapon that uses heavy ammo (barring the starter Ferro) will also get the job done. Just keep your distance so that you don't end up getting lit on fire. The post How to get three stars in ARC Raiders Week 16 Trials (Feb. 9) appeared first on Destructoid.

MonsterVine Sunday, February 8, 2026 11:03 PM The Guild – Europa 1410 Dev Blog Reveals Crime, Corruption, and Medieval Justice Systems       The Guild – Europa 1410 has published a brand-new developer blog that tackles one of the most important topics in medieval life: crime, punishment, and how to bend the law until it breaks. Titled "Crimes and Punishment," the latest update dives deep into how players can evade justice, weaponize the courts, and even rewrite the […]