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GamersHeroes Thursday, July 31, 2025 9:41 PM GDC Appoints Games Industry Luminary Mark DeLoura as Executive Director of Innovation & Growth       Serving professionals dedicated to the art and science of making games, the Game Developers Conference (GDC) has appointed longtime GDC advisor and video game advocate Mark DeLoura as the Executive Director of Innovation & Growth. The post GDC Appoints Games Industry Luminary Mark DeLoura as Executive Director of Innovation & Growth appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Thursday, July 31, 2025 5:33 PM NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound Now Available       Now available for PC and consoles, the way of the ninja awaits with the release of The Game Kitchen and Dotemu's NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound. The post NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:32 PM Whimsical Colony-Sim Hungry Meem Now Available on Steam       After making waves on the Nintendo Switch, Drecom's whimsical colony-sim Hungry Meem is now available for the PC via Steam. The post Whimsical Colony-Sim Hungry Meem Now Available on Steam appeared first on GamersHeroes.

Kotaku Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:48 PM Assassin's Creed Actor Says Ubisoft Threatened To Sue Him For Hinting At Black Flag Remaster       Matt Ryan got candid at a signing when asked about Edward Kenway's rumored return The post <i>Assassin's Creed </i>Actor Says Ubisoft Threatened To Sue Him For Hinting At <i>Black Flag </i>Remaster appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:15 PM One Of The Best Parts Of Battlefield 6 Is Dragging Your Buddies To Safety       Each time I saved someone via the new feature, I felt like the coolest action movie hero The post One Of The Best Parts Of <i>Battlefield 6</i> Is Dragging Your Buddies To Safety appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:00 PM After 4 Hours With Battlefield 6 I'm Convinced It Has The Juice       Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 fans will feel right at home when EA's big FPS arrives this October The post After 4 Hours With <i>Battlefield 6</i> I'm Convinced It Has The Juice appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, July 31, 2025 2:41 PM Octopath Traveler 0 Is Based On A Mobile Game, But Is Leaving The Gacha Behind       The prequel RPG is streamlining its story to let you recruit its characters throughout the game The post <i>Octopath Traveler 0 </i>Is Based On A Mobile Game, But Is Leaving The Gacha Behind appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Thursday, July 31, 2025 2:20 PM Nintendo's Game Key Card Showcase Leaves Fans Severely Underwhelmed       A July Nintendo Direct mostly showed games players already knew about The post Nintendo's Game Key Card Showcase Leaves Fans Severely Underwhelmed appeared first on Kotaku.

PCGamesN Thursday, July 31, 2025 7:05 PM Best Grounded 2 settings for PC and Steam Deck       Finding the best Grounded 2 settings is tricky, if only because there are so few options available to change. In the event that your gaming PC or laptop isn't getting the performance you're happy with, you don't have many ways to squeeze out a higher frame rate. As an early access title, Grounded 2 isn't expected to run perfectly on PC just yet, but some frustrating stuttering and slowdowns have been present throughout our testing. Even if your gaming PC has the Grounded 2 system requirements handily beat, like our testing rig does, that doesn't guarantee a super-fast frame rate and stable performance. Still, thankfully you won't need one of the very best graphics card picks from our buying guide to start playing the game. We'd also expect future Grounded 2 updates to improve the overall performance of the game on PC. Continue reading Best Grounded 2 settings for PC and Steam Deck MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

PCGamesN Thursday, July 31, 2025 6:58 PM Battlefield 6 system requirements       The Battlefield 6 system requirements are official, at least for the upcoming open beta. Although these specs are still entirely subject to change as we move ever closer to release, they very closely mirror the Battlefield Labs specs we spotted earlier in the week. Battlefield 6 is set to be one of the biggest games of 2025, and while we wait for the official PC specs, we've been given a set for the upcoming open beta. The good news? If these specs do end up being somewhat close to what is needed to run Battlefield 6 come release day, you're not going to require one of the best graphics card picks from our buying guide to start playing. Continue reading Battlefield 6 system requirements MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

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PCGamesN Thursday, July 31, 2025 5:50 PM FC 26's next Icon is you, thanks to a new Clubs mechanic       The Clubs game mode has come a long way since I first started playing it - a long time before FIFA morphed into EA FC. Creating a bizarre-looking pro, jumping into a lobby with your mates, and howling with laughter as you all make defensive blunders and miss open goals is one of the best ways to play the soccer sim series. FC 26 Clubs is going to deliver one of the biggest leaps forward for the game mode in ages, with new player Archetypes, the ability to play for multiple clubs at once, and a progression system that will literally make you an Icon. Continue reading FC 26's next Icon is you, thanks to a new Clubs mechanic MORE FROM PCGAMESN: EA Sports FC 26 system requirements, Best sports games, Best soccer games

PCGamesN Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:42 PM Battlefield 6 release date, trailers, and latest news       What is the Battlefield 6 release date? When Battlefield is firing on all cylinders, it's a thing to behold: tactical, dynamic, and immersive, there isn't much else like it out there. Some games have tried to emulate the feel of Battlefield, admittedly with mixed results, so a brand new, numbered entry in one of the best FPS series is something to get excited about. The last Battlefield game that graced our screens was 2042, and it left a bitter taste for some, having eschewed some of the core principles that made the multiplayer game great. Battlefield 6 looks to learn from those mistakes, hopefully capturing some of that early magic, gathering old players and, with any luck, a new audience in the process. Continue reading Battlefield 6 release date, trailers, and latest news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best war games

PCGamesN Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:23 PM Battlefield 6 is the gritty, challenging, all-out warfare FPS we need right now       The street ahead is riddled with debris, my ammo is low, and the remains of a scorched tank are my only cover. In any other shooter, that'd mean all hope is lost. But after playing for a solid five hours, it's clear that Battlefield 6 isn't just another shooter. Across my time with a slice of its multiplayer suite, it was clear that this is a swift, skillful course correction and - whisper it - an exciting return to form for the beloved FPS series. Continue reading Battlefield 6 is the gritty, challenging, all-out warfare FPS we need right now MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best war games

PCGamesN Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:39 PM Battlefield 6 won't play on Steam Deck, but other PC handhelds might work       In a recent interview with PCGamesN, EA executive vice president Vince Zampella confirmed that Battlefield 6 won't run on the Steam Deck at launch but hasn't yet ruled out support for other PC gaming handhelds. Although we don't yet have confirmation of the Battlefield 6 system requirements, an early look at the specs for Battlefield Labs suggests the game won't run on anything below an Nvidia RTX 2060. This would  naturally make it challenging for even the best handheld to run, but we suspect the lack of compatibility is down to other factors. What we do know is that the Steam Deck is a complete non-starter, according to Zampella. Continue reading Battlefield 6 won't play on Steam Deck, but other PC handhelds might work MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming

PCGamesN Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:38 PM Battlefield 6 beta guide and how to play early       When is the Battlefield 6 beta? As well as unveiling some explosive multiplayer gameplay, the Battlefield 6 beta dates have also been revealed by EA. Before it launches later this year, everyone will get a couple of opportunities to give Battlefield 6 a spin, and there's some early access on offer for some players as well. Continue reading Battlefield 6 beta guide and how to play early MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best war games

PCGamesN Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:00 PM Battlefield 6 campaign "brings storytelling back," Dead Space devs "crushing it"       One of Battlefield 2042's biggest pitfalls at launch (and there were many…) was its lack of a campaign. For all of 2042's downsides, its near-future setting - in which the world is thrown into chaos due to economic downturn, environmental disasters, and international feuds - seemed ripe for a gripping narrative. DICE attempted to build a world and storylines through its seasonal content, but it just didn't land. Battlefield 6 is looking to make amends. Motive Studio - one of the quartet of developers working on Battlefield 6 and the team behind the brilliant Dead Space remake - is helping to deliver a blockbuster campaign, and according to franchise chief Vince Zampella, it's "crushing it." Continue reading Battlefield 6 campaign "brings storytelling back," Dead Space devs "crushing it" MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best war games

PCGamesN Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:00 PM Battlefield 6's new destruction will be divisive, but EA asks us to "trust" them       Battlefield 6 just got its full gameplay reveal, and one of the big takeaways is that the series' trademark destruction is absolutely here to stay. In an interview with EA executive vice president Vince Zampella at a pre-reveal event in Los Angeles, he tells us more about BF6's new approach to destruction, and how it will offer new ways to experience each map without causing complete devastation. Continue reading Battlefield 6's new destruction will be divisive, but EA asks us to "trust" them MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Best multiplayer games, Best war games

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:27 PM Battlefield 6's full multiplayer reveal sees EA trying to rebottle the lightning of Battlefield 3 and 4       EA have given us our first proper look at Battlefield 6's multiplayer, after revealing the game with a single player trailer last week. They've also confirmed the new shooter's release date - 10th October 2025 - and announced dates for a series of beta weekends in August. The game they're pitching is a return to the contemporary warring of Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4, after the mildly futuristic disappointments of Battlefield 2042. It's got four familiar classes, the old Battlefield mode trinity of conquest, breakthrough and rush, and maps that incline towards close quarters combat or wide-open vehicular blasting or some blasphemous hybrid of the twain. It seems fine. And loud. Read more

Siliconera Thursday, July 31, 2025 5:00 PM Sanrio TMNT McDonald's Happy Meal Toys Teased       McDonald's announced on social media that the Sanrio TMNT Happy Meal toys, which turn mascots like Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and Badtz Maru into characters from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, will appear in the US. Previously, it appeared in Asia and Europe. They will start to launch in restaurants on August 12, 2025. Since these are part of an existing McDonald's Happy Meal toy crossover, we know all of the characters in the Sanrio TMNT mashup. There are five variants of Hello Kitty, two of Kuromi, two of My Melody, two of Cinnamoroll, and one of Badtz Maru. They are organized as such that there is one team of the characters with their white fur color, but the rest are green like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles would be. There is one full set of Hello Kitty toys as the heroes, while the others include a collection of four that include her and another that features others in the line. Here are all the characters in the collection: Badtz-Maru as Leonardo Cinnamoroll as Donatello Cinnamoroll as Michelangelo Hello Kitty as Donatello Hello Kitty as Leonardo Hello Kitty as Michelangelo Hello Kitty as Raphael (green) Hello Kitty as Raphael (white) Kuromi as Michelangelo Kuromi as Raphael My Melody as Donatello My Melody as Leonardo And here's the teaser image showing them all with the Happy Meal box. Image via McDonald's and Sanrio This follows a 2024 Hello Kitty crossover at the restaurant that involved Yu-Gi-Oh. The Sanrio TMNT Happy Meal toys of characters in crossover costumes will be at McDonald's in the US starting on August 12, 2025. The post Sanrio TMNT McDonald's Happy Meal Toys Teased appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:00 PM Honkai: Star Rail Anomaly Arbitration High Difficulty Mode Arrives in 3.6       HoYoVerse teased some of the new additions that will be part of the 3.6 Honkai: Star Rail update, and one of them will be an Anomaly Arbitration "high difficulty" mode. This is a feature that will need to be unlocked, so it may not be immediately accessible once the update arrives this fall. Also, as 3.5 is the next patch on the horizon, we probably won't see it in the new Special Program on August 2, 2025. When bringing up the new "hight difficulty" mode, HoYoVerse first explained how we'll even access Anomaly Arbitration in Honkai: Star Rail. It will be locked behind the three other types of optional challenges Apocalyptic Shadow, Memory of Chaos, and Pure Fiction. You need to get four stars in Difficulty 4, Stage 4, and Stage 12, respectively, for each of those three modes. Once you do, this new one will become available.  As for how it works, we know the general procedure and some of the possible rewards. We need to make four teams, though initially we start with three. Those three go through three "trial stages." You you manage to clear them, then you make a new team for the fourth one. If you survive and defeat it, you can get cosmetics like avatar frames and items to level up characters and Light Cones. Honkai: Star Rail is available for the PS5, PC, and mobile devices, and the Special Program stream for 3.5 airs at 4:30am PT/7:30am ET on August 2, 2025. The 3.5 patch should arrive on August 13, 2025.  The post Honkai: Star Rail Anomaly Arbitration High Difficulty Mode Arrives in 3.6 appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:00 PM Persona 3 Reload Switch 2 Physical Copy Is a Game-Key Card       The Japanese Persona 3 Reload Switch 2 website is now live following the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, and the physical copy details and cover showed it is a game-key card title. The US site hasn't updated yet.  All Switch 2 game-key card titles don't have the full game on the cartridge, which means people who get a Persona 3 Reload physical copy will still need to download the title. It's 25.4GB, before patches, for the base game. However, since it is tied to the cartridge, that must always be inserted in the system to play the JRPG on the system. When the physical release was mentioned in the Nintendo Direct, it didn't mention it was only a game-key card. Here's Atlus' image of the Japanese physical copy Switch 2 box art, which notes Persona 3 Reload is a game-key card release. Image via Atlus Following the Nintendo Direct, Atlus also shared an extended announcement trailer for the Switch 2 version of the game. You can see that longer version of the video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgpmt-54Rjg We also learned Yakuza Kiwami 2 is headed to the Switch 2 in November 2025 during the presentation. Since the eShop page for Persona 3 Reload, we know about the different versions available. The base game is $59.99. A Digital Deluxe Edition is $69.99, and it includes a digital art book and soundtrack. The Digital Premium Edition has the art book and soundtrack, and it includes seven cosmetic and BGM DLC packs based on Persona 4 Golden and Persona 5 Royal. There's no mention of any release with the Aigis expansion. The Persona 3 Reload remake will show up on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 23, 2025, and it is already on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC.  The post Persona 3 Reload Switch 2 Physical Copy Is a Game-Key Card appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Thursday, July 31, 2025 5:26 PM New York Mysteries 4 walkthrough       New York Mysteries 4: The Outbreak continues your adventures in 1960s New York, where our main character, Laura, is investigating a disease spreading around the city. The story takes place over several regions, requiring you to solve dozens of puzzles to learn more about the world's circumstances. Let's dive right into a complete walkthrough of New York Mysteries 4: The Outbreak, including every item you need to find to progress through each part. Table of contents Complete New York Mysteries 4: The Outbreak walkthrough Tutorial room Park walkthrough Cathedral walkthrough Order walkthrough Order: Laboratory walkthrough Order: Security and mail room walkthrough Research Institute walkthrough Travis' Office walkthrough Old Lady's house walkthrough Travis' house walkthrough Water-pumping station walkthrough Complete New York Mysteries 4: The Outbreak walkthrough You'll initially start your playthrough by listening to the narrator, Laura, describe the events leading up to the present day. Turns out, she's been kidnapped, and it's up to us to get her out so she can explore the city. These events lead up to the game's tutorial within the first area. Tutorial room After you wake up in a mysterious party room, you'll decide whether to start an optional tutorial. This tutorial will guide you through how to exit the room, but in case you skipped it, we'll briefly explain how to complete it. Screenshot by Destructoid Here's a complete step-by-step to leaving the tutorial room: Tap on the table next to the door. Sift through its drawers until you find a key and pliers. Leave the leave and tap on the blue handkerchief table. Take its ring. Open the wardrobe in the back corner of the room. Clear away the clothes until you obtain a hanger. Tap on the hanger in your inventory and use the pliers on it to obtain a thin tube. Use the thin tube on the door to escape. Congratulations, you're now out of the tutorial room and into the rest of the map. It's time for the real challenge to begin. Before leaving, though, take note of the Mask puzzle next to the wardrobe. You don't need to do anything with this yet, but we will be returning to it later. Park walkthrough The first part of New York Mysteries 4's starting area begins immediately after leaving the tutorial and entering an abandoned carnival zone. You'll have multiple spots to interact with, including a back gate leading out of the park and a river to the right. First, we'll start in the area to the right. Tap the right side of your screen to enter an area with a river and a swan boat. From here, we can solve the first set of puzzles using the steps below: Tap on the swan boat and clear everything away to obtain a crochet and a flashlight. Select the pile of papers to the right of the swan boat to uncover a magnet. Tap on another pile of papers on the pier. Clear away its paper to uncover a mask. Use the crochet on the mask to obtain one of five mask tokens. Screenshot by Destructoid Now that we have several helpful items from this first region, it's time to head to the opposite side of the region. Go back to the carnival area before clearing away some balloons to reveal a side gate. From here, take the following steps to uncover more secrets: Select the car and tap on the sun visor to discover your first game piece. Tap on the green game piece on the car's seat. Select the red handle under the steering wheel to open the car's trunk. Tap the open trunk and collect the wrench on top of the box. Leave this window and enter the archway. Pick up the game piece on the ground. Remember the bag in the water for later. You'll also spot a record on the ground near a bench and your first morphing object atop the metal fence. Screenshot by Destructoid Now that we have several helpful items from these regions, we're safe to return to the original carnival area. Use the arrow at the bottom of your screen to return here before taking the following steps to solve the next set of puzzles: Tap on the brown coat on the carousel. Select its pocket to obtain another Mask token and a game piece. Enter the code 413 on the bag to claim a car key. Tap on the broken carousel horse. Use the magnet to obtain a key. Use the key to unlock the wooden door above the carousel horse. Tap on the hat to find another game piece. Select the silver and gold grate to find a ball puzzle. Screenshot by Destructoid Although the puzzles to this point have been tricky, this is the first one you can very easily get stuck on. By pressing the two arrow buttons on the left and right sides of the circle, you'll rotate it, allowing the balls to roll through its paths. Below is the sequence you need to solve this puzzle: Left, right, left, right, right, left, right, right, left, right, right, left, right, left, right, right Screenshot by Destructoid That's quite the mouthful. Overall, your goal is to lead the orange balls into dead ends so the silver ball can smoothly roll across the path. Once you complete the puzzle, you'll obtain a Hook-and-loop to use later. By now, you should have all five game pieces, two tokens, and five other objects from previous steps. You now have the means to solve the puzzle box in the car's trunk. Interacting with this will begin a colored train puzzle, which you complete by tapping each train to send it along a straight path. Here's a complete list of which trains to select for the first sequence: Yellow Red Teal Yellow Red Green Blue Red Afterwards, you're met with a second sequence. Here's a list of which trains to select for this one: Red Teal Blue Green Yellow Teal Blue Green Yellow Red Teal Blue Teal It's not over yet, though. There's another sequence you'll need to complete. Below is the exact solution: Blue Yellow Teal Blue Yellow Red Green Yellow Completing this puzzle will reward you with a handle for the car's glove compartment. Using the handle on the glove compartment will give you a mask token, bringing your total up to three of the five we need. While you're in the car, use the car key to turn on its lights. You'll now see a rusted metal box with a latch you can open. Open it before using the wrench to unscrew its bolts, revealing a screwdriver inside. Screenshot by Destructoid It's time to return to the tutorial room. Use the screwdriver on the music box in the room's center to obtain a battery, which you can then combine with the flashlight before returning to the swan boat. Using the Hook-and-loop will initiate a cutscene, letting you start the second half of this story section. We're now inside a sewer, with multiple hidden objects to find. Here's a complete step-by-step to solving this area: Pick up the flashlight on the ground. Use the flashlight on the electrical box before grabbing the gloves and power breaker. Use the power breaker on the box and the gloves on the wires. Connect each wire to light up the area. Pick up the Hook-and-loop. Select the broken swan boat behind Travis and use the Hook-and-loop to receive a bucket. Tap the red box on the left side of the area, open it, and scoop up some sand with the bucket. Extinguish the fire on the right side of the screen before picking up the stones and a key. Select the grey box next to the red one. Open it and toss the stones inside. Tap on the red box again to use the key on its padlock. Pick up the pole hook here. Go to the wooden box next to the red one. Use the pole hook to open it and claim a broken bottle. Use the broken bottle on Travis. Screenshot by Destructoid Screenshot by Destructoid After talking to Travis, you'll now focus on crossing the river and wrapping up this area. In particular, you'll spot a broken statue in the water on the right side of the screen. Select the statue to claim a metal rod. Screenshot by Destructoid Now, you have everything you need for two different objectives. Here's a breakdown of each step from here: Head to the carousel area, tap on the seesaw, and use the metal rod on it. Hit the rod with the nearby brick. Claim the long wooden board. Return to the car area, enter the archway, and use the pole hook on the bag in the water. Open the bag to receive a coin and machine oil. Use the oil on the rusty box's gears. Press the button to activate them. Return to the Swan area. Tap on the record above the broken statue's location. Use the wooden plank on the pier. Tap on the box next to the heart gate. Use the crochet on it to claim a mask token. Select the hammer minigame on the opposite side of the gate. Use the middle hammer to claim the final mask token. Screenshot by Destructoid With all five mask tokens on hand, return to the tutorial room and activate the mask box from earlier. Use the five tokens to begin a minigame. Your goal is to arrange them so there's no repeating emotions or color in each row and column. The image below shows the exact solution. Screenshot by Destructoid You'll receive a token upon completing the puzzle and opening its box. One of two things can happen from here: either you will automatically initiate a cutscene, or you'll be stuck in this room. If you're stuck in the room, head to the previous area, insert the token into the fortune-telling machine in front of the carousel, and open its prize to obtain a gear. Bring this gear to the car area's rusty box and activate its machinery to open the gate, letting you progress into the next area. With that out of the way, we're now officially done with what we can consider the game's first chapter. Let's head into New York Mysteries 4's second of many parts. Cathedral walkthrough The beginning of this second chapter has Laura and Travis traveling to a cathedral. Here's a step-by-step to starting in this new area: Tap on the plaque on the left side of your screen. Insert your ring into it. Tap on the four-leaf clover above this plaque to find another collectible. Select the bike in front of your car to grab a button. Tap the newspaper vending machine next to the cathedral's door. Insert your coin to receive a newspaper. Clear away the paper on the ground next to the newspaper machine to find another button. Tap on the window above the cathedral door to obtain a morphing object collectible. Select the tent next to the newspaper vending machine. Flip over one of the circular fabrics to find a key. Use it to unlock the door. Screenshot by Destructoid While many of the early steps lead to you discovering puzzles, you won't be able to solve them yet. Instead, you'll need to start with the door we just unlocked, where you'll find St. Patrick's Day-themed items. Here's a complete list of objects you'll need to obtain: Hairpin: Inside a beer mug on the counter. Spectacles: Atop a typewriter. Green hat: On the counter. Blue clover: Inside the green hat on the counter. Key: Under the green hat. Use the hairpin to grab it. Lever: Inside a wooden box on a shelf. Use the key to unlock the box. Typewriter code: Inside a book on the counter. Green clover: Inside the typewriter. Use the lever on it and type in "4726," the book's code. Yellow clover: Above the typewriter. Beard: Next to the leprechaun on one of the shelves. Purple clover: Inside the leprechaun's pot. Place the hat, beard, and spectacles on the leprechaun to open this container. Screenshot by Destructoid Now that you have all four clovers, select the statue encased in glass and place all four in their respective slots. You'll receive the Figurine of St. Patrick, which you can now use to solve a puzzle inside the cathedral. Once you're ready, enter the cathedral to find a wall of statues with one empty slot. Place the Figurine of St. Patrick and the two buttons you found previously to begin the puzzle. From here, you can put the newspaper on the left wall to show you the correct order. Below is the completed figurine wall: Screenshot by Destructoid Once you solve this puzzle, the cathedral will open, allowing you to venture inside and investigate further. Below is a step-by-step to revealing more puzzles within the cathedral: Tap on the morphing object to the right of the stairs. Open the door that's to the left of the morphing object. Pick up the lens on the bench. Staying in this room, select the wooden panel next to the bench. Open it to claim an Atlas Statue figurine and a drawing with keys. Remember the number panel for later. Select the telescope in the center of the room. Grab the second lens here. Go to the candle altar at the back of the room. Tap on the front and back row candle holders until you pick up two more lenses. Tap on the statue next to the piano to obtain another collectible. Select the piano to find a fifth lens and a clip on some music sheets. Screenshot by Destructoid Before you can obtain your sixth lens, you'll need to use the drawing with keys on the piano. From here, follow the sequence by sliding your finger, mouse, or stylus across the top and bottom keys in the direction the image shows. Doing so unlocks a cupboard containing another lens. Screenshot by Destructoid The seventh and final lens is outside of the cathedral, inside the bicycle. Select it and use the clip to open its pouch, letting you obtain the lens and a wrench to use later. Along the way, go back to the plaque from before and insert the Atlus Statue figurine inside. We won't be tackling this just yet, but keep it in mind for later. Before you can activate the telescope, you'll need a battery to power it. Head inside the car, open it, and disconnect the wires. Now, you can use the wrench on it to obtain a battery. Bring it and your seven lenses inside the cathedral to activate the telescope. Screenshot by Destructoid Upon activating the telescope, you'll find a rainbow ring and, initially, the cathedral's wall. Tap on the rings until you find a constellation screen with three bright stars. Your goal is to create constellations containing only these stars, making sure not to include any that are off to the side of your screen. To solve this, tap on every color except yellow, red, and magenta. These will create three constellations, rewarding you with a map of the starry sky. Screenshot by Destructoid Now that you have the map, you have everything you need to solve the plaque puzzle from the previous steps. Head outside, select the plaque, and use the map on the center circle. Now, you have it on hand as a reference. There are three components to this puzzle: Moving the circle (red handle) Rotating the constellations (orange wheel) Zooming in and out (slider on top-left corner of your screen) Using these three controls, move the constellation's screen around so it matches the map. Upon completing it, you'll receive the answer to the number pad puzzle inside the cathedral: 573353. Screenshot by Destructoid Now that you have another set of numbers, head back inside the room with the bench. Use all six numbers on the numpad inside the wooden panel to initiate a cutscene. Order walkthrough Your next objective after entering the Order is to find a way to access the laboratory. Here are some steps you can use to start this process: Tap on the feather on the desk to obtain a collectible. Select the umbrella stand in front of the desk to get the first of ten keys. Tap on the red cushion to find a lighter. Keep the miscolored patch in mind for later. Open the desk and interact with the top two drawers. You'll find a key, precision screwdriver, and a candle. Select the table on the right side of the screen to collect a Medallion of the Order. Screenshot by Destructoid Since you need two candles for each candlestick, we'll ignore this part for now. In the meantime, head into the blue doorway to discover a library. Here are some steps to uncover its items: Collect the record between the two right bookshelves. Collect the morphing object near the top of the bookshelves directly above the wooden door. Tap on the umbrella on the bookshelves on the right side of the room. Select the desk at the back of the room. Collect the dry wick, compass figurine, and small piece of paper from atop the desk and the green key from the drawer. Select the drawers to the left of the desk chair. Collect the "parts of the scheme" paper from under the sheet. You will also find another key under a book. Tap on the glass box. Use the ring on its metal latch to obtain a red snake key. Screenshot by Destructoid Although there's more to do in this room, we first have to leave the area and go back to the main foyer. Before leaving, use the compass figurine on the Medallion of the Order to insert it into place. Although this doesn't complete the puzzle, it'll help you clear out your item list slightly. By now, you should have the following items: Ring Lighter Medallion of the Order Four colored keys Precision screwdriver One candle Umbrella Dry wick Paper Red Snake Key One of three "Parts of the Scheme" In the main foyer, use the umbrella on the dinosaur skeleton to obtain another key. You'll also gain a sharp tooth, which you can use to cut open the miscolored cushion from earlier. Do this to claim a second "parts of the scheme" paper and a cotton ball. Screenshot by Destructoid Now that we have some extra items, go back to the library and return to the taped book on the desk. Use the sharp tooth to cut it open, letting you claim a part of the mosaic item. We can now return to the main foyer once more for another puzzle. More specifically, you want to interact with the candle table from before. Now that we have part of the mosaic, we can place it inside the table and complete a miniature puzzle. The easiest way to complete this is to move each curved piece into its respective corners before connecting the lines with the remaining portions so they create a token-like circle. Completing this puzzle will reward you with a second candle. Screenshot by Destructoid Now that you have both candles, place them inside both candlesticks on this table. Your next goal is to align each candle so that the height of each side matches. Starting with the left candlestick, arrange them in the following order, starting from left to right: Second-tallest candle Shortest candle Tallest candle Second-shortest candle Next, we have the right candlestick. Arrange each candle in the order below, starting from left to right: Second-shortest candle Shortest candle Tallest candle Second-tallest candle Screenshot by Destructoid Finishing both puzzles will open a compartment in the table, revealing a hint to another puzzle. With this hint on hand, tap on the wooden box next to the table and use the paper on its display as a reference. The key is counting each clover leaf for the answer. Counting each will give you an answer of 6245 if you begin from the top-left dial and move clockwise. Inputting this code will let you open the box, allowing you to collect a shotshell, a sixth key from within the red drawers, and tweezers from inside another wooden drawer. Use the paper you picked up previously on the shotshell to receive paper with powder. Screenshot by Destructoid It's time to swap back to the library once more. With the tweezers on hand, go back to the desk and toss both the dry wick and cotton ball inside the kerosene flask. Pick both up using your tweezers to receive cotton soaked in fuel and a wick. Use the fuel-soaked cotton on the lighter in your inventory. At long last, we're ready to blow up and unlock the lab's door. Use your paper with powder, wick, and lighter on it to unlock the door, letting you enter the Order's lab and meet your next character. Order: Laboratory walkthrough After finding Bishop and talking to Travis more about the current situation, you'll officially be ready to explore the laboratory in hopes of developing a healing serum for the currently ongoing epidemic as part of New York Mysteries 4's storyline. Here are some initial steps you can take in this new room: Tap on the record under the debris to Travis' left. Select the white lab coat next to Travis. Grab the green key out of its pocket. Select the desk's drawer that Travis is at. Use the scalpel to open it, revealing a letter, an orange key, and a UV lamp. Tap on the sink above where you found the record. Collect the purple key, a scalpel, the third Parts of the Scheme, and the photo development liquid. At the sink, tap on the gray tray to set it inside the sink. Turn on the faucets to fill it with water before collecting it as a photo tray. Screenshot by Destructoid Now that we have all three parts of the Scheme, you can interact with it in your inventory to piece it back together. Place the Scheme inside the photo tray before using the photo development liquid on it. You'll restore the page's colors as part of a later puzzle. By now, you should have the following items in your inventory: Ring Medallion of the Order with the Compass Figurine inserted inside Nine keys Red Snake Key Scalpel Scheme UV Lamp Within the lab, you'll notice a green locked door above Bishop. Leave the room and go back to the library before using your scalpel on the globe. Doing this reveals a door key inside it, which you can use to open this door and access a storage room. As you open the room, you'll have a list of 15 items to collect. Below is every item and their locations: Model of a molecule: Atop the fridge Tweezers: Inside the white box on the wall next to the fridge. Bromine: Inside the white box where you found the tweezers. Solve the puzzle to reveal "Br," the symbol for Bromine. Set of weights: Interact with the desk. Open the drawer for the first weight and a handle. Attach the handle to the second drawer and open it to collect the fourth weight and complete the set. Iron: Interact with the desk's magnifying glass and find "Fe" on the periodic table. Salt: Read the book atop the desk. Open the fridge and move the flasks around until you find two labeled "Na" and "Cl." Pour both into the beaker to collect some salt. Syringe: Inside the fridge. Metronome: Atop the bottle shelves above the desk. Atom: Tap on the bottle shelf above the desk to find a picture of an atom. Dartboard: Directly above the metronome and atom on the wall. Mortar: On the metal desk to the left of the fridge. Move the large green bottle beside the hamster cage to reveal the mortar and pestle. Microscope: On the same metal desk as the mortar. Scale: Directly above where you found the mortar. UV Lamp: Next to the scale. Gloves: The first is above the stove hood inside a vent fan. The second is inside the suitcase on the floor. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you find all 15 items, you'll receive a UV light bulb to use on the lamp in your inventory. Open the glass cabinet in the center of the lab and shine the UV lamp on its bottles. Move the lamp to the bottom-left and middle-right shelves to make two bottles glow, allowing you to collect two chemical agents. Give what you have to Travis to initiate a cutscene. He'll give you the tenth and final key you need for another puzzle. Leave the lab and interact with the ornate wooden door to the lab's right. You'll spot ten empty slots, which you can use your keys on to activate. Now, use your Scheme to officially begin. The objective of this puzzle is to move each key along the paths using each blue button. For example, pressing the leftmost button will swap the orange and green keys, as those are the two connected to the vertical line. Screenshot by Destructoid The best strategy to use for this puzzle is to focus on one key at a time, starting from either the left or right side. Since the pink-red key is at the end of the path, move it along using the button until it reaches its bottom-left slot to match the Scheme. Repeat this with purple, yellow, green, and the rest that follow until you reach the end. Once they're in the right spots, tap on each one until their arrow's direction matches that on the Scheme. Once you complete the puzzle, another door will unlock, revealing a massive storage room with a "G" that matches your Medallion. Tap on the glass display on the far end of the room and use your ring on its lock. You'll unlock the display, letting you obtain Elbaite for Travis. Several cutscenes will ensue, revealing some important information about New York Mysteries 4's story. Order: Security and mail room walkthrough With that plot twist out of the way, Bishop will immediately tell us our first objective: get through the Order's vent system to access the security room. Tap on the crowbar on the floor in front of the dais before selecting the vent to the right of the "G." Tap on the boxes to stack them before using the crowbar on the vent. Screenshot by Destructoid Upon entering the vent, you'll have several branching paths, with most of them leading to dead ends. Here's the exact path you'll need to take to reach the end: Center Right Left Right After reaching the end, you'll find a second vent with a wire attached to it. Grab it before tapping on the latches along the vent's corners to unlock it, letting you access the security room. Screenshot by Destructoid Inside the security room, you'll have another set of items to obtain, with dark outlines being your only hint for what to find. Below is a list of every item and its locations: Umbrella: Leaning against a half-wall next to a plant. Ruler: On the desk next to the typewriter. "7" Key: Inside a fan at the top of the room. Use the umbrella and ruler to stop the fan's blades and retrieve the key. Paper clip: Inside the "7" mail slot. Use the 7 key on the slot to open it and grab the paper clip from the envelope. Coin: Inside the "1" mail slot. You don't need a key to open it. Key: Tap on the camera screens on the left side of the room. Use the coin on the speaker to unscrew its bolts, letting you grab the key from underneath. "5" Key: Inside the drawer at the desk. Use the key from above to open it. Phone speaker: Tap on the telephone on the desk. Take it apart to obtain "speaker from a telephone." Calendar: Inside the "5" mail slot. Use the 5 key on the slot to open it and claim the calendar. Key card: Use the phone speaker on the broken camera speaker. Attach the wires to the phone before pressing the red button. Bishop will tell you the key card is under the typewriter, letting you use your paper clip to access it. Screenshot by Destructoid By the end of it all, you should have the key card and calendar on hand. Tap on the keycard reader next to the door to start your next set of puzzles. By looking at the calendar, look for four numbers circled in red ink rather than blue. These four digits, 1458, are the passcode you need to punch into the keypad before swiping the keycard. Inserting this code will reveal a second puzzle. Your goal is to turn off every chip on the display by tapping on each light. When you select one, it'll turn on or off while activating those directly adjacent to it. Tap on the following lights to finish the puzzle: Second row, first column Second row, fifth column Fourth row, first column Fourth row, fifth column Fourth row, third column Fifth row, fifth column Screenshot by Destructoid After pressing all six buttons and tapping the red button, you'll leave the storage room and reunite with Bishop. After a brief conversation, he'll give you a green snake key. For now, though, we'll focus on the storage area we were just in. Within the storage room, you'll find several cardboard boxes in the bottom-left corner of the room, directly to the right of some pallets. Move the boxes to find some rubber gloves. Now, by selecting the hook near the room's ceiling, you can open its panel and use your gloves to attach the wire. The hook is now operational, allowing you to move heavy objects with it. Screenshot by Destructoid After selecting the hook again and activating its directional arrows, move it right before letting it descend. It'll grab a metal cart, which you can tilt up to reveal a roller. Grab it before returning to the Order's library. Use the roller on the ladder to move it, letting you access a peculiar snake chest. Fortunately, we have the two keys needed for this chest. Use them to open it, letting you read a book and collect a key. Open the library's door with the key to access a mailroom. Here are some steps to take after entering the mailroom: Tap on the right wall of the mail slots. Select box 42 and sift through the envelopes until you find a videotape and a door handle. Select the table and chair at the back of the room. Pick up the playing cards and a portrait. Remember the time on the pocket watch, 3:55. Select the wooden boards in front of the door. Pick up the lock pin. Tap on the closed door at the back of the room. Attach the door handle to it. Screenshot by Destructoid Before heading into this newly unlocked room, enter the one next to it. Here, you'll find a presentation room that houses the following items: Glue on a chair's armrest. Dry rag on the easel. Pointer next to the easel. Roller inside the red box. Use the playing cards to unlock the box's door. Feather collectible on an armrest. Morphing object underneath the chairs. Screenshot by Destructoid We'll be returning to this room a few times. For now, with these new items on hand, it's time to enter the second room. You'll find all kinds of equipment that you'd expect in a movie theater. Here are some extra items to pick up within it: Grab the four-leaf clover collectible at the top of the room, above the large wooden wardrobe. Tap on the morphing object in the rolls of fabric on the right side of the room. Pick up the sliding ladder from the center of the room. Select the movie projector to find a hammer and a visual guide for fixing the projector. Putting some items in here now is optional. On the movie projector screen, open the wooden board on the wall to find a light bulb. Tap on the lamp near where you found the sliding ladder. Take out its bulb and replace it with the one you just found. Select the area that's now lit up by the lamp. Tap on the puzzle box on the right side of the screen. Take the portrait from your inventory and place it inside the empty circle. Screenshot by Destructoid It's time for another puzzle. Using any of the three portraits on the board, your goal is to move one of them onto the golden circle near the top of the screen. Here's a complete step-by-step to doing so: Starting with the bottom-right portrait, move it up and right so that its diagonal is the golden circle. You'll find this indicated with the blue arrow. Next, take the top-left portrait and move it right, up, right, and down. You'll find this indicated with the red arrow. With the third portrait, move it up, right, up, and right so all three are in a straight, vertical line. You'll find this indicated with the green arrow. Move the middle portrait to the left. Slide the top portrait down one square. Slide the leftmost portrait to the right so it lands on the golden circle. Screenshot by Destructoid You'll find a minute hand inside that you can use on another puzzle in the mailroom. Save it for later, though, as we'll knock out the entire puzzle once we obtain every hint for it. Instead, use the hammer you found in the previous room to detach the broken floorboards, which will allow you to access another room. Much like the science lab, you'll need to find 15 objects within this room. Below is every item and their locations: Medallion: Underneath the hat on the chair. Smoking Pipe: Inside a cardboard box. Tap on the desk, open its right drawer, and use the knife on the cardboard box to find the pipe. Feather Pen: Inside a book on the desk. Vinyl Record: Under the record player's top. Idol: Inside the desk's right drawer. Monocle: Inside the middle drawer on the desk. Open the book above it to find a key, which you can use to open the drawer. Inkwell: Atop the desk. Binoculars: Above the desk, atop the windowsill. Statuette: On the scroll shelf. Compass: Underneath an abacus on the desk. Spyglass: Underneath the desk. Stethoscope: On the scroll shelf. Brass Pipe: Underneath a plant at the top-left corner of the screen. Envelope: Behind a painting above the desk. Football: Inside a blue box on the shelf next to the scroll shelf. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you find every item, you'll receive a projector lens, which you'll need for the broken projector in one of the previous rooms. Before returning here, though, head back to the science lab, open the sink, and use the dry rag on it. With a wet rag on hand, head back to the movie theater room and combine your lockpin and sliding ladder. You can now access a window, which you'll need to clean off with your wet rag. You'll find another clock puzzle hint, 2:55. Screenshot by Destructoid You'll then encounter your third and final clock hint by heading back into the projector room. Tap on the desk where you found the portrait puzzle and clean the coffee stain with the wet rag to find a clock with 12:40 as its time. Screenshot by Destructoid We now have all three hints required to complete the puzzle. Go to the clock in the mailroom and move both hands until you set it to the following times: 3:55 2:55 12:40 Each time you move the minute and hour hands to their correct times, you'll unlock a latch. Opening all three rewards you with nippers, a gear, and an angle bracket figurine. Screenshot by Destructoid Screenshot by Destructoid Screenshot by Destructoid With these three items on hand, tap on the painting in between the two hanging flower pots to find a G.N. Kotton portrait. Use the nippers on the G to cut it off, allowing you to insert it and the angle bracket figurine into the Medallion of the Order. Now, the Medallion has the G and a compass figurine inside, allowing you to activate it with your ring. Doing so powers it up, converting it into a Medallion. Screenshot by Destructoid Now that you have the assembled Medallion, return to the blue movie theater room and use it on the podium under the speaker. Inside, you'll find an audio cable and scissors, which you'll need very soon. Before using them, however, we can get another item by tapping on the blue glass box under the paintings and using the nippers on its lock. You'll unlock the case, letting you grab some paper and a stencil. Screenshot by Destructoid You now have enough items to repair the speaker above the podium. Use the paper, scissors, and glue to fix the speaker. There are multiple parts to this section, with this being the end of one of its major components. Next, we have a mini-puzzle to tackle in the movie projector room. With your new stencil on hand, tap on the puzzle above the desk and insert the stencil. Your goal is to move each row until the film matches the stencil. Thankfully, this isn't too tricky, as you only need to press each button until you find all three matches. Doing so reveals a projector bulb, giving you the last item you need to fix the projector. By now, if you haven't been returning items to the projector, you should have the following resources in your inventory: Elbaite Videotape Pointer Roller Projector Lens Gear Audio Cable Projector Bulb Six of these eight items can go inside the broken projector. Following the assembly guide next to it, place everything except the Elbaite and pointer inside each projector slot. The wheel goes at the top, while four of the remaining items require tapping on the projector's body and inserting them into their respective slots. You can slot in the bulb by tapping on the circle to open a lid, letting you slot it inside and complete the repair process. The last step is to activate its screen by tapping on the orange "down" arrow on the wall. Screenshot by Destructoid There's a small hiccup, though. Although the screen will go down slightly, it won't descend fully. To fix this, head back into the theater room and use your pointer to fling its band away, letting it fall in full display. With that done, return to the projector and turn it on to witness a cutscene, concluding this part of New York Mysteries 4's story and letting you move on to its next region. Research Institute walkthrough We've now arrived at a research institute to search for more clues about Travis. Here are some initial tasks to help you progress in this area: Tap on the four-leaf clover collectible atop the van. Select the morphing object atop the pile of crates. Select the fountain to move forward before returning to this area. The construction worker will disappear, giving you a better view of the region. Tap on the bag on the bench. Take the lunchbox out to claim a key. On this same screen, unpack the lunchbox and make part of a sandwich to pick up some ham. Tap on the mysterious green crate to pick up tin snips and a chemical protection kit. Screenshot by Destructoid There are a few other components here, most notably the van's puzzle, the barrel of acid, and the van's mirror. However, we don't yet have the required items to tackle them. Instead, head to the next area before taking the steps below to claim more items: Tap on the fountain before picking up the window handle out of the water. Select the morphing object next to the bench. Tap on the feather on the fountain. Go to the wooden planks on the left side of the screen. Clear them away by tapping them again. After getting rid of the planks, select the wallet to claim another key. Tap on the planks once more to reveal a door. Screenshot by Destructoid There are two paths from here. Since we don't have enough items to tackle the left path, go inside the building. There are four spots to interact with initially: The first-aid kit for some sleeping pills. Packing tape on the desk with the flashing light. A morphing object at the top of the stairs. A statue collectible at the bottom of the stairs. Screenshot by Destructoid Right away, you can use the sleeping pills on the ham to prepare it for a future puzzle. When you're ready, head up the stairs and interact with the window before reattaching its handle. You'll find a ladder, which you can activate to access another helpful area. We don't have everything we need for this new region just yet, but at least it's ready for later. With that part prepared, return to the first area and use the thick key you found earlier on the van's back doors. Doing this unlocks our first major puzzle of this region. Your goal is to use the central "key" mechanism to rotate each outer ring until the "empty" metal parts align with the spring on the lock's right side. You do this by using the long metal peg to nudge each section in a given direction. Screenshot by Destructoid The best strategy for solving this is to turn the center dial clockwise until it picks up the other two rings. From here, you can turn it until the outer ring's metal latch aligns with the spring. Once it's in the right spot, turn the center circle counterclockwise until the middle latch is in place. Lastly, you'll turn the center circle clockwise again to complete the puzzle. If at any point you accidentally move a latch into the wrong area, you can backtrack by linking the three circles and re-rotating the latches into their right spots before repeating this process. Screenshot by Destructoid Completing this puzzle will open the van, giving you a 15 item scavenger hunt again. Below is a list of every item and their locations: Respirator: On the van's back wall. Electric wire: On the van's right wall next to a ladder. Hazardous materials container: On the van's left wall next to a yellow toolbox. Ladder: Leaning against the van's right wall. Radiation dosimeter: On the ground in front of a gasoline can. Gloves: On a wooden crate behind some paint cans. Spray: Above a yellow toolbox. Model of a molecule: Next to a fire extinguisher on a back shelf. Detergent: On a wooden crate behind a gasoline can. Helmet: Underneath a brown coat on the van's right wall. Test tubes: On the left side of a large roll of cables at the back of the van. Hammer: Inside a yellow toolbox. Lever: Inside a wooden box at the back of the van. Spray can: Inside a cardboard box. Boots: Inside a large roll of cables at the back of the van. Screenshot by Destructoid Your reward for finishing this mini scavenger hunt is a lever. We now have everything we need to return to the path with the ladder, letting us activate a crane atop the building's rooftop using this newfound lever. Use the crane to lift up the pallet of wooden crates, revealing a dog on the other side. Normally, this'd be quite cute. Unfortunately, this dog is a little aggressive, so we'll need to get it to relax before we can proceed. Use the tin snips to cut through the gate's chains before tossing the pill-filled ham to the dog. It'll take a brief nap, allowing us to access another new region. There is a lot going on in this area, from collectibles to gameplay items to pick up. Here are some resources we can pick up right now: A statue collectible atop the apartment's staircase. A morphing object item directly below the statue. An adjustable wrench atop a toolbox next to the staircase's right supporting beam. A fishing rod inside the same toolbox. Use your other key to open it. A knife stuck inside a table. You'll find the table under a deck on the right side of the screen. At the same table, you'll find a wooden figurine in front of the chair and a poker inside the barbeque. A pipe clamp from the pipes attached to the apartment's left side. On the pipe's screen, use your knife to cut off the hose. Screenshot by Destructoid With all of these items on hand, tap on the ladder leading up to the apartment door and use the fishing rod to make it descend. You won't be able to unlock this door until much later, but we at least have access to it when the time comes to progress beyond this point. For now, we have a key component for solving another puzzle. Head to the institute's main foyer—the room with the first aid kit—and interact with the nightstand. Insert the wooden figurine inside before starting the puzzle. Your objective here is to move each piece toward the figurine's center so they form a large square. First, we'll move the following beige pieces, in this order: West East North South Next, we'll move the yellow pieces in the following order: North East West South With this mini puzzle complete, you can now open the drawer, letting you claim a glass container. Screenshot by Destructoid Heading out of this building, we can now remove the strange lid from the fountain using our adjustable wrench. Tap on the fountain and use the wrench on the lid to receive a nozzle before returning to our starting area. Our next goal is to remove the van's mirror using the barbeque poker, allowing us to claim it as a quest item for later. If you interacted with the red blinking lights in the foyer earlier, you may have noticed the hint involving this mirror. In your inventory, combine the poker with the mirror and packing tape. You'll now have a mirror attached to a poker, which'll help you spot an orange button behind the desk. Right now, the counter is in the way, so we need a way to remove it. Screenshot by Destructoid What's the best way to do this? Acid. Head back to the institute's starting area and interact with the acid barrel. You'll need to use the following items on this screen: Glass container Pipe Clamp Hose Nozzle Chemical protection kit With every item on your screen, attach the nozzle and hose to the barrel's spout before attaching the clamp. Tapping on the glass container, turning the lever, and interacting with the red wheel will cause you to pour acid in the container to use on the foyer's counter. Screenshot by Destructoid With a bottle of acid on hand, return to the red blinking light and use the acid bottle on the counter while wearing the protective kit. You can now use the mirror-poker on the area again, this time being able to turn off the light and open the door. We're now entering an office room within the research institute. We have another mini scavenger hunt to take part in, with the list below revealing every item's location, in order: Safe Key: Move the chair to the right side of the room and interact with the desk. Sponge with ink: Move the paper weight on the desk to find the sponge underneath. Ruler: Tap on the nightstand in the back corner of the room. The ruler is under a stack of papers. Paper Knife: Select the desk in the back corner of the room to find the knife atop it. Button 5: Use the ruler on the desk's top drawer to find the button inside. Read the green book for a special clue we'll need later. Button 3: Return to the first desk. Use the paper knife to open the cardboard box and collect the button. Small key: Tap on the wall of keycards on the room's left side to find the key hanging from an "f" display. Button 11: Select the brown bag on the windowsill. Use the small key to open it. Using the sponge on the window will also reveal a combination lock for another puzzle. Key 1: Input 2143 into the nightstand where you found the ruler. Key 2: Complete the safe puzzle. Screenshot by Destructoid You'll need to complete the safe puzzle using the three buttons to obtain the final key. Tap on the safe in the bookshelf, slot in all three buttons, and rearrange each number until each row equals 34. There are multiple solutions to this puzzle. Here is a set of numbers you can use during your playthrough: Row 1: 1, 2, 15, 16 Row 2: 4, 7, 10, 13 Row 3: 6, 8, 9, 11 Row 4: 3, 5, 12, 14 Screenshot by Destructoid Now that you have the second key from the safe, open "03_f" from the side wall and unlock its display. Claim the 01_f_20 keycard before returning to the apartment door from earlier. Entering this room will initiate another cutscene. Travis' Office walkthrough After making it into Travis' office, take the steps below to find some initial items: Select the collectible under the fallen display shelf. Tap on the morphing object atop the broken display cabinets. Tap on the windowsill on the right wall. Move the newspaper to pick up a Handle of a knife switch. Select the desk. Use the knife to pry open the drawer and read a book. The second page has the answer to a puzzle in this room that you can rip out for a Note with a hint. Screenshot by Destructoid With this note, we can solve the safe puzzle that's against the left wall. Tap on the safe, place the note inside, and turn the dials according to its hints. Since the answer relies on the moons and stars on each dial, the solution is 8519. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you unlock the safe, open the door to find an orange tube. For now, place it inside the analyzer that's next to the door and close its latch. Attempting to pump air out of it will reveal that the pump system is broken, with a key jammed inside one of the pipes. Pick up the key before exiting the screen and unlocking the room's door. With another area unlocked, you can pick up the following items: Pick up the collectible near the fish tank. Tap on the baskets on the left side of the screen. Clear away the books and open the basket to find a plate and some hay. Move this same basket to find a bowl of kerosene. Select the broken staircase to collect a baluster and two of four small boards. Pull the cord above the baskets to release a staircase. Screenshot by Destructoid While we'll be returning here later for another puzzle, for now, head up the stairs and search for the following items: A collectible under a rope. A morphing object in the back corner of the area. A nail remover on the ground. An empty burner next to the tar tank. A large and small plank near the hole on the left side of the area. A rope you obtain by cutting it with your knife at three separate points. Screenshot by Destructoid With these resources on hand, tap on the crow on the roof before climbing the building's ladder. You can now remove the nails with your nail remover, revealing an entrance that's accessible with the rope you just picked up. Inside, you'll find a door with a lock, which you can heat by filling your empty burner with kerosene and igniting it with your nail remover. Screenshot by Destructoid We now have access to a basement. Here are some initial items to collect: A four-leaf clover collectible near some boulders. A morphing object next to the door. Our final small and large wooden boards in a hole on the right side of the screen. Screenshot by Destructoid In the back-right corner of the room, you'll also spot a metal box containing various colored wires. This is another puzzle that requires you to connect one side to the next, all the while passing through every node, aside from those that are broken. The only assistance you get is being able to rotate angled wires for easier passage. Here are the solutions for all three parts: Screenshot by Destructoid Screenshot by Destructoid Screenshot by Destructoid Once you complete all three sections, insert the knife switch handle into the wire terminal and activate it. Before we can go any further with this, we'll need to obtain a cable from a later puzzle. For now, head back to the rooftop and interact with the tar tank. You'll need to use the following items on it: Hay Both sets of planks Plate Kerosene burner Screenshot by Destructoid With all four items in, use the spoon on the screen to scoop out some tar, allowing you to claim the tar as an item. Dunk the baluster inside the tank as well, as you'll need it for later. You can now head back down to Travis' office, where we first began this section, and use the tar on the analyzer pipe. With the pipe fixed, turn the red dial, pour the orange liquid into the small container in front of the mortar and pestle, and place the container on the blue lift. Pressing the red button will tell you about the virus strain on a screen. More importantly, you can now cut the machine's cable twice with your knife before returning to the basement. Now that you have a cable for the basement, place it into the hole below the red and white cannon before exploring the pit where you found the wooden boards. Use your tar-covered baluster to pick up a trinket in the water. Screenshot by Destructoid Speaking of water, our next stop is the fish tank near the office's staircase. Tap on the display underneath the tank and use your trinket on the pearl to activate its puzzle. Your goal is to get the pearl to the white circle in the bottom-right corner of the display while moving around its blocks. Pressing each arrow will move everything around, including the pearl and each block, if possible. With this information in mind, press each arrow in the following order to complete the puzzle: Up Left Down Right Up Right Down Left Up Right Down Right Up Left Down Right Up Left Down Right Down Right Up Left Down Finishing the puzzle unlocks a treasure chest, sending a key up to the tank's opening. Use your nail to fish it out before going back down to the basement, unlocking the door, and witnessing another cutscene. Old Lady's house walkthrough We're finally getting closer to finding Travis and figuring out what's going on with this massive mystery. Follow the steps below for some initial items to collect: Collect the morphing object above the potted flowers. Pick up the feather collectible above the potted flowers. Take the white cat statue on the floor and place it on the table in front of the old lady. Select the book underneath the old lady's table and place it atop the table. Tap on the pillow on the floor. Select the tilted cat painting to set it in its correct spot. Pick up a sprout on the floor, followed by two more next to some crate plants. On the same plant screen, pick up one of five balls of yarn. Take the green coat, pink purse, and white coat from the two chairs and place them on the coat hangers next to the door. Tap on the couch. Collect the sprout from underneath it, the ball of yarn on top, and a second sprout from under a pillow. You'll also find thread under the cushion. Select the cabinet behind the old lady and grab the brush. Grab the scoop next to the doorway. Pick up another ball of yarn next to the scoop. Tap on the plants in the bottom-left corner of the screen and pick up the bag of soil. Screenshot by Destructoid In the next room, there's a second room full of objects to collect. Here's a list of tasks you can complete here for the time being: Collect the morphing object atop the wardrobe. Grab the collectible atop the wardrobe. Tap on the assorted boxes on the wardrobe to rearrange them. Collect the sprout on the chair. Move the chair to reveal a pillow and blanket. Move both onto the chair and interact with the hidden doorway. Now that the cat is distracted, collect the ball of yarn and sprout from the bed before rearranging its pillows. Tap on the blanket on the chair to move it back to the bed. Select the rug to reveal another sprout. Move the curtain to reveal a push broom. Tap the bottom drawer of the dresser. Collect the sprout before opening the top drawer and claiming the threads, yarn, and another sprout. Open the box to claim a key. On the same screen, close the drawer and open the bottom one to grab another thread spool. Move to the top of dresser. Tap on the cat portrait to adjust its position and use the key to unlock the box and collect a tusk. Place the rest of the dresser's items inside the jewelry box. Reattach the tusk to the elephant display. Collect the thread and use your knife to unscrew the bolts. Use your knife on the secret entrance to reveal another door. Screenshot by Destructoid Now that you have a bunch of new items to play with, return to the room with the old lady. She'll give you a cellar key, which you can use to unlock another room soon. Before doing so, tap on the plant crates and use the following items on them: Scoop and brush on the pile of dirt. Bag of soil on the empty crate and a knife to cut it open. All ten sprouts inside the crate. Watering can on the sprouts. Screenshot by Destructoid Doing this gives you your fifth and final thread. You can now tap on the display case behind the old lady and place both the balls of yarn and thread inside. Your last task in this room is to use your push broom on the curtain to fix it. By now, you should only have Elbaite, the knife, and a cellar key in your inventory. Head into the bedroom and use your key to unlock the door next to the dresser. You'll enter a pantry full of food and a scavenger hunt to find 15 colored cubes. Here's a list of every cube's location: Inside the slippers on the ground. Inside a glass jar behind a brown container on the pantry's bottom shelf. Atop a bowl of fruit. Inside a white box. Behind a blanket connected to this box. Inside a jar next to this box. Inside a wool basket. Also inside the wool basket. Behind a jar of grains above the puzzle box. Inside a toolbox. Use the scissors on the right shelf to cut a rope holding a key. Use this key to unlock the box. Use a crowbar on the pantry's top shelf to break open the trapdoor. Under the trapdoor, use the lever on the same screen to activate the pulley system and claim another cube. Inside a lampshade at the top of the pantry. Behind dried peppers and garlic. Inside a purse. Use the knife on the floor and the brick underneath to unstick it from the shelf. Screenshot by Destructoid With all 15 cubes on hand, insert them into the puzzle box to begin your next challenge. Using the two placeholders as reference, your objective is to create a cohesive image using every cube. The complete solution will create a light blue diamond with red and dark blue in the center, as shown below: Screenshot by Destructoid Finishing the puzzle will reward you with glasses to return to the old lady. She'll give you a key in return to use on the secret door in the bedroom. Clear away the wooden boards and other debris to uncover the door, allowing you to enter Travis' home. Travis' house walkthrough We've officially made it into Travis' house. Here are some initial steps to take in this new region: Tap on the camera on the door to gain it as an item. Select the nightstand and use your knife to open it. Grab the chip inside it. Select the books on the bed to collect a manual on photography, photo, and emergency evacuation plan. Grab the collectible on top of the wardrobe. Read the safe combination hints atop the left doorway, beside the curtain, and in the back corner of the room. Screenshot by Destructoid With these initial five steps done, head into the room to your right to find a hallway. Here are some additional steps to take: Tap on the morphing object next to the clock. Use your knife to cut open the cardboard box next to the clock to obtain a tank for photographic film and photo paper. Select the coats on the left side of the screen and open their pockets to claim a key. Collect the four-leaf clover collectible above the coats. Screenshot by Destructoid Before going down the stairs, return to Travis' bedroom and use the key to unlock the wardrobe's locked compartment. You'll find a colorful puzzle to slot your chip into. To complete this puzzle, you'll need to slide each chip around so it lands in its respective color section. However, they can only go into the empty slot closest to the center and can't jump over other chips. Here's a step-by-step guide to solving this puzzle: Move the yellow section's green chip into red. Move both yellow chips into the yellow section. Slide the green section's blue chip into the blue section and the red chip into the yellow section. Move the red section's green chip into the green section. Alternate the chips from the blue and red sections so the third green chip goes into the green section. Move the yellow section red chip into the red section. Slide the blue chips into green and yellow's empty slots so the third red chip can go into its section. Return the blue chips to their own section. Screenshot by Destructoid Completing this puzzle rewards you with another key to use later in this part. Before heading down the staircase in the other area, we need to tackle the mystery with this camera. For now, head into the red doorway and select the fridge to start a mini scavenger hunt. Here's a list of every item and their locations: Lightbulb: On the fridge's door. Metal bracket: On the fridge's door. Matches: Attach the handle to the top compartment on the door to find some matches. Can opener: Inside the top compartment. Combine both halves and the screw together to collect them. Triangle button: Tap the top part of the fridge and change out the lightbulbs. The button is on one of the shelves. Piece of cardboard: Tap the fridge's middle shelf and the cereal box. Circle button: Get rid of the bees by using the piece of cardboard and matches in the top section. Turn on the fridge before going to the middle section and collecting the button from the cereal box. Square button: Open the pizza box and move one of the slices. Line button: Tap on the rotten burger. Star button: Select the bottom fridge drawers. Use the can opener to extract it from the can. Screenshot by Destructoid Now that you have all five buttons, tap the top of the fridge and insert them. The correct order to press them depends on the number of lines in the shape. In short, you need to press Circle, Line, Triangle, Square, and Star. Upon opening the area, collect the Sodium sulphate solution and Benzol before moving on. Screenshot by Destructoid We now have two key ingredients to help us develop these photos. Leave this room and head down the stairs before taking the following steps: Tap on the morphing object above the lamp. Select the photo wall to receive a photo. Read the safe combination here. Go to the desk. Open the chemical bottle and add your Sodium sulphate solution and Benzol to it to receive the developing solution. Place your two photos and emergency evacuation plan on the table blueprint. Use the key on the safe to prepare it for a later puzzle. Screenshot by Destructoid Now that we have the developing solution and cleared some inventory space, use the tank and solution on your camera. You'll remove the film, place it inside the tank, and use the solution to develop it. Before we go back upstairs, we're ready to tackle the safe. Use the key on it and read the combination page that appears on it. Using the colored circles on the page, we'll discover 95 is the solution to it. You'll find Fixing solution inside, giving you the final piece you need for the photo development process. Screenshot by Destructoid Here are the steps to developing Travis' photo after returning to the red room and interacting with the film analyzer: Place the manual on photography, photo paper, and tank of developed film in the desk's area. Place the film inside the machine. Pour the Fixer solution. Cut the photo paper with your knife and place it inside the water. Activate the machine and pick up the photo with the nearby tongs. Go to the room's sink and fill up the container. Place the undeveloped photo inside. Screenshot by Destructoid With the final photo on hand, return to the safe's room and place the picture on the blueprint table. You'll initiate a cutscene, leading you directly to the final part of New York Mysteries 4's storyline. Water-pumping station walkthrough The last section we'll explore is the water-pumping station. Here are some first steps to take before advancing: Tap the collectible above the car. Collect the morphing object on a building above a burning barrel. Grab the bottle of alcohol from atop a green crate. Tap the white clothes on the left side of the screen. Cut some of it with your knife. Combine both items to make a Molotov cocktail. Use the cocktail on the burning barrel. Interact with the yellow guard building and grab the signal pistol. Press the big red button inside the guard building before leaving the zone. Screenshot by Destructoid We're now inside the water-pumping station facility in search of Travis. After collecting the morphing object next to the staircase, open the wooden crate within the workshop area on the left side of your screen. You'll find a valve inside, which you can use on a yellow door on the opposite side of the facility. The next section is a timed trial. You'll have just over a minute to make it to the end. Here's the exact path to take to exit this area: Enter the right exit and rummage through the clothes for a key. Go forward, followed by left, and unlock the metal door with the key. Go out this door and collect the brick before returning. Go up the staircase to your right and throw a brick at the light to distract the guards. Leave through the metal door again and head right to receive a wrench. Backtrack twice and head down the central staircase. Use the wrench on the pipes to get another key. Go through the metal door again and head forward to find a second door. Unlock it with the key. Screenshot by Destructoid Now that we've exited that stressful situation, it's time to move forward. Open the yellow jacket to collect a keycard. Backtracking to the water-pumping station's facility and climbing the stairs will now lead to a locked door you can unlock with this keycard. Within this new room, tap on the two areas lit up with lamps. One will require pressing a red button, rewarding you with a key. Before leaving, you can find a morphing object underneath the right-most desk. From here, return to the bridge and use the key to unlock the latch in the ground, leading to a small puzzle. During this puzzle, you'll place various objects in your inventory based on blue highlights to reassemble and activate a water reservoir. Here are all the components you'll need to activate: Place the valve and handle in their respective spots. Activate both. Insert everything except the electrical fuse into their spots. Open the panel in the top-right corner and insert the fuse. Screenshot by Destructoid With that done, return to the security room and use the right terminal to redirect water into the upper right tank. This'll require another puzzle where each tank redirects in different directions. Since the yellow tank is the only one that sends water to the upper right one, our goal is to send water here before transporting it all to the top-right. Here's a complete guide to solving this puzzle: Empty the middle-right grey tank into the bottom-right purple one. Empty purple into red and yellow. Empty blue into the top-left purple tank. Empty the top-left purple into red. Fully empty red into blue and green. Fully empty green into yellow. Fully empty yellow into the upper right tank. Tap blue, purple, red, green, and yellow once each. Repeat this three times. Empty middle-grey and yellow. Empty purple, red, green, and yellow to complete the puzzle. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you finish the puzzle, interact with the left terminal to initiate another puzzle. Here are the steps to completing it: Move the yellow bar left two squares and right one. Move it up one square and right two. Move the bar down and up one square before sliding it right twice. Move it left, right, and down one square, in this order. Repeat this once. Slide it left two squares, right one, and down one. Slide it left one square and right two to complete the puzzle. Screenshot by Destructoid With all that done, return to the water-pumping station's inner facility and leave through the yellow door to witness another cutscene. After watching it, you'll have one last task: repair your signal pistol. There are ten pieces to collect in this area. Four are on the bridge directly in front of Travis, while two more are on the right in the same spot as a collectible feather. The last four are obtainable by tapping the water generator-like machine on the left side of the bridge. Screenshot by Destructoid With all ten parts available, select the pistol in your inventory to reassemble it. You'll need to slot each part together using the blue outlines as a guide, starting with the small bolt in the gear. Following these guidelines will let you repair the pistol, which you'll need to use on Travis to wrap up New York Mysteries 4's story. The post New York Mysteries 4 walkthrough appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, July 31, 2025 5:15 PM All Whisper Data Pad locations in Destiny 2 Edge of Fate (Pinnacle Data Pad Retrieval Part 3)       The third part of Destiny 2's Pinnacle Data Pad Retrieval seasonal challenge is bringing you into Whisper, the old mission that returned with Into the Light. Whisper is a labyrinthian area deep in the heart of Io, which disappeared with the vaulting of several destinations in Beyond Light. As such, it wasn't accessible until Bungie decided to bring it back in the run-up to The Final Shape. If you haven't done this mission yet, you can get the Whisper of the Worm Exotic sniper rifle as a reward. It's not as powerful as it used to be, more due to the sandbox's shifts than its actual merit, but it's still a good weapon to bring to most scenarios. The rifle can help with Raid bosses like Oryx, with huge critical spots that let you unload all your ammo in one go if your aim is good enough. Where to find all data pads in The Whisper in Destiny 2 The first of many platforming sections. Screenshot by Destructoid There are two data pads in Whisper, and both are located close to each other. You must get through a long jumping section before you make it there, though. Whisper first data pad location in Destiny 2 Don't go too fast here. Screenshot by Destructoid When you reach this area with the fake portals, look to your right to find the data pad by a wall. Collect it and head through the last portal on the right side of the wall, taking the one on the top. Others will likely lead you to your untimely demise. Whisper second data pad location in Destiny 2 The shortcut makes this part much quicker. Screenshot by Destructoid The second data pad in Whisper is located just after the overgrown room with a jumping puzzle that takes you around the walls. As soon as you get here, look for a hole in the wall behind you for a shortcut. Follow it to come out into a dark, open area, then look to your right to find the second and final Whisper data pad. You may have a hard time making the jump on a Hunter, though. The post All Whisper Data Pad locations in Destiny 2 Edge of Fate (Pinnacle Data Pad Retrieval Part 3) appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:43 PM The Switch 2 feels like a tax I'll eventually have to pay       The July 31 Nintendo Direct was boring. I wasn't expecting fireworks since it was just a Partner Showcase, so we have no news about Mario or Zelda games, except for Hyrule Warriors. The show was all about titles other companies will release on the original Nintendo Switch and/or the Switch 2, like Borderlands 4 and the weirdly titled action RPG The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales. While I risk sounding like an old man yelling at a cloud, the magic of the original Switch just isn't there with the Switch 2. I remember wanting to buy the new edition at launch, but now I realize I was lucky that scalpers snatched up all the units in the first weeks, because the current games lineup still isn't that impressive, aside from Donkey Kong Bananza. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZoLrfLcIVg Steam Deck ruined the Switch 2 It's not that Monster Hunter Stories 3 or Hela don't look fun. But the Steam Deck and the ROG Ally have been letting us play PC games from our couches for years now, so the feeling of carrying my games around that made the original Switch so novel doesn't hit the same. This strategy of porting games from other platforms doesn't cut it for me. While watching this Nintendo Direct, I kept thinking I'd rather just wait and play these games on my Steam Deck when they go on sale. Most will come to PC anyway. And that's the problem. "Most" isn't "all", so I'll end up buying the Switch 2 when a mainline Pokémon or Zelda game drops. I know I will. Those are some of my favorite games, so I'm exactly the kind of person who buys the console just to play the games I love and can't get anywhere else. But that makes buying the Switch 2 feel like a tax. Since I already own the original Switch, the sequel feels like a problem I'll have to solve just to access new entries in my favorite franchises—which are also expensive. I dread the moment I'll say, "Oh no, now I have to buy a Switch 2," instead of, "Hell yeah, I want to buy a Switch 2!" I can't believe I may not be part of the Switch 2's target audience For the first time, I'm sure the Switch 2 is the ultimate console for casual and new gamers. And weirdly, that makes me feel like I'm no longer the target audience. All my criticism only makes sense because I'm looking through the lens of a long-time gamer. I already own a Switch, a gaming PC, and a Steam Deck. But for people and families whose last console was probably the Nintendo Wii, the Switch 2 is an incredible all-in-one solution: you get all the fun, family-friendly Nintendo titles, while also being able to explore newer third-party games that never would've come to past Nintendo consoles. So even if the Switch 2 isn't the console for me, I'll pay the tax if it means playing the 10th generation of Pokémon during the franchise's 30th anniversary in 2026. If that happens, maybe I won't feel so annoyed about buying a Switch 2 after all. The post The Switch 2 feels like a tax I'll eventually have to pay appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:06 PM All Solo Ops Data Pad locations in Destiny 2 Edge of Fate (Solo Data Pad Search all parts)       Destiny 2's The Edge of Fate kicked off with a set of seasonal challenges, and one of them sends you looking for data pads scattered around three maps in the new Solo Ops playlist. The Solo Ops Data Pad Search seasonal challenges hide those devices in multiple Solo Ops missions, giving players a little extra to hunt for when completing the Portal activities. You don't always have to go at it alone, though: Bungie hid data pads in other playlists such as Fireteam Ops, Empire Hunts, Onslaught, and even Pinnacle missions such as Kell's Fall, Encore, and Starcrossed. Here are the locations of all Solo Ops data pads we've found so far, ordered from the most recent to the oldest. Table of contents All Solo Ops Data Pad Search Part Three locations in Destiny 2 All Solo Ops Data Pad Search Part Two locations in Destiny 2 All Solo Ops Data Pad Search Part One locations in Destiny 2 All Solo Ops Data Pad Search Part Three locations in Destiny 2 K1 Logistics might have redeemed Moon Lost Sectors. Image via Bungie The third part of the quest brings you to two different locations: K1 Logistics on the Moon and Creation on Europa. The former is different in its Portal form, and Creation is new to the Solo Ops playlist. Where to find the Data Pad in K1 Logistics in Destiny 2 Grab this one before heading through that door. Screenshot by Destructoid This part of the Solo Ops Data Pad Search seasonal challenge brings a collectible to our favorite Portal activity to farm (sorry, Caldera). Continue through the mission until you enter the long hallway leading to the boss room. Stop at the door and look for this data pad in the small room on the right. Where to find the Data Pad in Creation in Destiny 2 Look behind the turquoise crates before jumping. Screenshot by Destructoid The Creation data pad is early into the mission. Capture the plate, get past the lasers, and look for the data pad before dropping down deeper into the old Bray Exoscience facility. It's located behind some crates, though your quest marker will give it away. All Solo Ops Data Pad Search Part Two locations in Destiny 2 Echoes flashbacks. Screenshot by Destructoid The second part of the Data Pad Search triumph only has one destination: the Conflux on Nessus. It's not the dwelling of the boss, informally known as Carl (famous for being the go-to practice dummy before the addition of the Tower's Firing Range). Where to find the Data Pad in the Conflux in Destiny 2 Don't go through the portal without getting this. Screenshot by Destructoid The data pad in the Conflux mission is located before the boss room, and it's hard to miss. After defending the Confluxes, you'll come out in an area with a large Vex portal, some statues, and an object that looks like a brazier. Look for the data pad on the left side of this room, on a rock surrounded by Vex milk. All Solo Ops Data Pad Search Part One locations in Destiny 2 If you see this, look behind you. Screenshot by Destructoid Three locations are required to complete the Solo Ops Data Pad Search Part One challenge: Skywatch (Cosmodrome) The Salt Mines (EDZ) Caldera (Kepler) More of those scavenger hunt-esque objectives will likely appear in the following weeks, taking players through other locations in the playlist. The data pads spawn even in the lowest difficulties, in our experience, so don't worry about buffing your enemies to complete this seasonal objective. Here's where you can find each of them. Skywatch Solo Ops Data Pad location Don't reach Skywatch without this. Screenshot by Destructoid The data pad in Skywatch is hard to miss. Progress through the mission until your screen shows you're entering Skywatch, then just to your left to find this data pad on top of a barrel. The Salt Mines Solo Ops Data Pad location Don't jump down before getting this. Screenshot by Destructoid The data pad in the Salt Mines appears in one of the last areas in this Solo Op, after you've cleared two Taken Anchors. As you're on your way to the third and final Taken Anchor, you'll encounter a drop in one of the EDZ's rocky areas. The data pad is on top of a rusted crate, almost in front of you. Kepler Solo Ops data pad location Look right when you've cleared an objective. Screenshot by Destructoid The data pad in the Kepler Solo Ops appeared after we sabotaged the Fallen depots as part of the main objective. This led us to a cave with some derelict constructions. The data pad is to your right as soon as you enter the area and see the terrain change, just opposite a ruined building. The post All Solo Ops Data Pad locations in Destiny 2 Edge of Fate (Solo Data Pad Search all parts) appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:02 PM How to play Mage Arena – Tutorial, controls, modes, & complete guide       At its core, Mage Arena appears like a PvP shooter where you use magic spells instead of guns, and you won't be wrong with that assumption. However, the core aspect of gameplay is significantly different because you have to "literally" speak the commands. In Mage Arena, you use your voice command to cast various spells and defeat your opponents. But things are slightly more complex than that; this guide will help you understand all the basics. Mage Arena tutorial Mage Arena is a strictly PvP game where you play squad-based matches or duel individually in deathmatch. So how do you play? For starters, you'll need a mic. This could be a standalone microphone or a headphone with an in-built mic. For identification, the device should be compatible with your Windows OS. Next, you complete the in-game tutorial. If you don't care, here is the key information to note. Screenshot via jrsjams Matches are played in 4v4 or 1v1. You can create a lobby to co-op with friends, or join one open to the public. You cast spells by opening your spell book and switching between the pages. You'll have to say the command on your mic to cast the spell. You use your mouse to target the spells. You have to capture different areas on the map with your team. Capturing them gives you EXP and various resources required for crafting. Crafting allows you to get different items, like traps, and it can be done in areas with a crafting table. You pick and drop items with the E and G buttons, respectively. That covers the basics, so let's dive into the more advanced concepts. Mage Arena controls While you activate the spells with your voice, there are additional controls to master. Flip Page: 1,2,3,4 Move Forward: W Move Back: S Move Left: A Move Right: D Map: Q Crouch: Ctrl Sprint: Shift Jump: Spacebar Use Item: LMB Quick Swap Item Keys: MB3, R, F, C, X Interact: E Drop: G Recall: B Screenshot by Destructoid All Mage Arena game modes As of July 31, Mage Arena offers two game modes: 1v1 Deathmatch and 4v4 Capture the Flag. 1v1 is the classic Deathmatch experience in the game. Capture the Flag is a squad-based experience where four teams fight against each other. The objective is to capture the opposition base and eliminate them before they do the same. You'll need to capture critical map areas, make new items, and plan strategically to do so. That's all you need to know to excel at the game. Remember not to shout at the mic, remember the cooldowns, and use the spells strategically. The post How to play Mage Arena – Tutorial, controls, modes, & complete guide appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:56 PM How to play the Battlefield 6 open beta       The Battlefield franchise is back in a big way with some more modern warfare, and it's time to kick things into gear with the game's open beta ahead of launch in October. Battlefield 6 brings the fight in the year 2027, including modern weaponry and soldiers along with their equipment, like tanks, jets, choppers, and more, in everything from large-scale battles to smaller skirmishes. Battlefield 6's open beta rolls out across two weekends in August 2025, and we've got all the details on how to play it as soon and as much as possible, with the earliest possible time to play coming on Thursday, Aug. 7. The full game launches on Oct. 10, but gamers everywhere can try out Battlefield 6 in the open beta. Read on to learn more about what it all entails. Table of contents How to play Battlefield 6 open beta Battlefield 6 open beta schedule Battlefield 6 platforms Battlefield 6 PC system requirements Battlefield 6 open beta rewards What's included in the Battlefield 6 open beta? How to play Battlefield 6 open beta Image via EA Battlefield 6 open beta schedule BF6's open beta is playable on Aug. 7-8, Aug. 9-10, and Aug. 14-17. Here's all of the information needed on how to get in to play. Early Access - Aug. 7-8 If you signed up for Battlefield Labs before July 31, just log in with your EA account used for it. If you didn't sign up for Battlefield Labs, you can watch select Twitch streamers on July 31 to earn access as a viewership drop. Players can pre-load the beta beginning on Aug. 4 at 10am CT. Weekend 1 - Aug. 9-10 Begins at 3am CT and closes on Aug. 11 at 3am CT. No code is needed. This open beta is available for all players. Weekend 2 - Aug. 14-17 Begins at 3am CT and closes on Aug. 17 at 3am CT. No code is needed. This open beta is available for all players. Battlefield 6 platforms BF6's beta and full game are only available on these platforms: PlayStation 5 Xbox Series X|S PC Steam Epic Games Store EA app Battlefield 6 PC system requirements Image via EA Minimum Requirements Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: Intel Core i5-8400, AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia RTX 2060, AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6GB DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 55 GB available space Sound Card: No Recommendation VR Support: Not Supported Recommended Requirements Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 11 Processor: Intel Core i7-10700, AMD Ryzen 7 3700X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia RTX 3060Ti, AMD Radeon RX 6700-XT DirectX: Version 12 Network: Broadband Internet connection Storage: 80 GB available space Sound Card: No Recommendation VR Support: Not Supported Battlefield 6 open beta rewards Image via EA Playing in the different weekends of the BF6 beta will unlock rewards at launch. Here's what you can get: Play during Weekend 1 (Aug. 9 and 10) Seeker soldier skin All Terrain soldier skin Dominion weapon package Lights Out player card background More Play during Weekend 2 (Aug. 14-17) War Machine vehicle skin Bat Company dog tag Striking Distance weapon package What's included in the Battlefield 6 open beta? "This is your shot to jump in early, squad up, and rack up rewards before launch," EA said about the beta for BF6. "Whether you're a battle-hardened veteran or hitting the frontlines for the first time, this is your chance to make your mark in the most expansive Battlefield Open Beta ever. Our Open Beta has a number of maps, modes, and features for you to try across these two weekends, including the opportunity to play with Closed Weapons." The post How to play the Battlefield 6 open beta appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:19 PM All Fireteam Ops Data Pad locations in Destiny 2 Edge of Fate – Vanguard Data Pad Investigation       Destiny 2: The Edge of Fate added a new campaign, location, and raid, but there are also some new triumphs and quests to grind as part of refreshing older content in the game. As part of seasonal Triumphs and unlocking new rewards, Data Pads can be found all over the Portal's activities, including Fireteam Ops. Here are the locations of all of the Data Pads as part of Vanguard Data Pad Investigation triumphs and quests in Destiny 2's Season 27: Reclamation. Table of contents Destiny 2 Edge of Fate - All Fireteam Ops Data Pad locations Destiny 2 Vanguard Data Pad Investigation - Part I Destiny 2 Vanguard Data Pad Investigation - Part II Destiny 2 Vanguard Data Pad Investigation - Part III Destiny 2 Edge of Fate - All Fireteam Ops Data Pad locations There should be several weeks of Data Pads to find during season 27 of Destiny 2. This article will be updated with their locations whenever they are added to the game. Destiny 2 Vanguard Data Pad Investigation - Part I Screenshot by Destructoid The Glassway Data Pad locations While on the "Prevent the Vex From Swarming Europa" step, the first Data Pad can be found off to the right off where you fight the first miniboss in the Strike, a large Fallen named Warrior's Enforcer. It's location is pictured below. Screenshot by Destructoid The second Data Pad is found in the large open room shortly after you fight the second miniboss, another large Fallen named Technocrat's Assistant. It's found on the far right side of the room at the end of a platform sticking out from the rest, shown in the image below. Screenshot by Destructoid Inverted Spire Data Pad locations The first Data Pad is found on this platform below you before you drop down into the section of the Strike where you get inside of tanks. Screenshot by Destructoid The second Data Pad is found after the section where you must stand on three plates and climb upwards towards the drill. You can see it on the left side of the area before jumping up. Screenshot by Destructoid Battleground: Conduit Data Pad locations At the very beginning of the activity, jump down the ramp and slide into this room where the Data Pad can be found on the left side before dropping into the hole. Screenshot by Destructoid After hacking and defending the conflux and right before moving into the area with the final boss, this Data Pad is found on the right side of the pathway. Screenshot by Destructoid Battleground: Delve Data Pad locations The first Data Pad is found immediately when you spawn in. Drop down and run up a little ways near the Radiolarian river and it can be found to your left at the base of a small pillar. Screenshot by Destructoid The second Data Pad is right before you enter the final boss room, on a ledge to the left of the walkway into the encounter area. Screenshot by Destructoid Destiny 2 Vanguard Data Pad Investigation - Part II Screenshot by Destructoid Proving Grounds The first data pad is found on the floor shortly after clearing out the massive hangar and multiple tank enemies, on the way to your next objective. Screenshot by Destructoid The second data pad is found off to the right before heading into the final boss room. Screenshot by Destructoid Liminality The first data pad can be found in the traversal room, where you have to climb upwards, found on top of one of the big pillars in the center of the room. When you're heading up the final ramp, turn around and jump up to it. After jumping through a portal while chasing the boss after it runs away, you end up in a shiny room. The second data pad can be found on the table immediately next to you, alongside a button you need to activate. Screenshot by Destructoid Battlegrounds: Oracle After the first encounter and on your way downwards towards the second, the first data pad is found on the right side of one of the platforms. Screenshot by Destructoid The second data pad is found on the platform right next to the portal into the boss arena, near where the aiming reticle is in the image below. Screenshot by Destructoid Battlegrounds: Foothold The first data pad is behind Ghost while it's hacking the door, and you need to protect it from waves of Hive. Screenshot by Destructoid The second data pad can be found in the first small building you see when you exit into the open area of Skywatch. Screenshot by Destructoid Destiny 2 Vanguard Data Pad Investigation - Part III Screenshot by Destructoid The Devils' Lair The first data pad can be found on your way to the second encounter after clearing out the enemies while Ghost hacks. It can be found on the right side of the room, behind a small barrier, before you leave and head out into the large open battle with Brigs and many Fallen. The second data pad is found on the left side of the doorway before entering the boss arena. The Coil - Divining Hall This data pad is found directly next to the rally flag before entering the Divining Hall encounter, which appears at random in The Coil, making these last three of the week a bit of a slog if you don't get the right encounters. The Coil - Sensorium (Pavilion) This data pad is also found behind the rally flag before the Sensorium (Pavilion) encounter, which is a fight where you have to "defeat Mephitic Hosts to gain the Ephemeral Virus." The Coil - First Steps Again, this one is unfortunately next to a random rally flag in an area called Temple of the Queen's Wrath. Keep your eyes peeled for the glowing data pads and HUD icons when you are near rally flags throughout the Coil activity. This article will be updated with new information whenever necessary. The post All Fireteam Ops Data Pad locations in Destiny 2 Edge of Fate – Vanguard Data Pad Investigation appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:03 PM Battlefield 6 multiplayer's glorious vibe and awesome destruction physics promise the chaos we crave       Battlefield 6's multiplayer has just been revealed, showcasing a ton of destructibility, chaos, and international warfare, finally resurrecting that true BF vibe we all know and love. It's gritty, realistic, and off the charts military, and I just hope it plays as good as it looks. EA has just revealed Battlefield 6's multiplayer and gameplay, showcasing destructibility like we've never seen before. Nearly every part of every map is completely destructible, and you can bet that continuously raining hellfire over these levels will totally flatten them. The futuristic pseudo-militaristic vibes of 2042 are completely gone, with players now taking the role of actual soldiers stuck in the midst of chaos and the horrors of war—exactly what Battlefield is supposed to be. Classes are making a major comeback, replacing the highly unpopular operators from 2042. Assault, Support, Engineer, and Recon are going to be your options in BF6, each with its own specializations. Of course, as their names imply, they're meant for head-on combat, healing, provisions, sniping, and information. What's more, Supports (i.e. Medics) can drag downed allies across the map and into safety for a proper, behind-cover revive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_BRbvYxgOY Gameplay will be oriented around these new classes and sprawling, destructible maps, requiring players to be on edge almost constantly, adding a ton of atmosphere and pressure to each match. With the environment playing such a significant part in the game's core design, vehicles are going to be much stronger, with tanks smashing through entire buildings or planes blowing a scraper sky-high. What's more, players using explosives and other ordnance will have much more power in their hands, being able to open up new passages by exploding everything to Kingdom Come. The Portal mode of 2042 is making a return, as are various modes we've seen in previous games. Maps will include various real-life locations, including Egypt, Gibraltar, Tajikistan, and even New York, US. Each map will support different forms of combat, from open-ended all-out wars to more grounded, urban conflicts. Conquest, Breakthrough, Rush, Team Deathmatch, Squad Deathmatch, Domination, King of the Hill, and a new mode, Escalation, are going to feature in the game, with each map tailored precisely for the modes, which EA claims were "rigorously playtested" to be made to feel "true" to BF's gameplay. Custom maps and experiences, made possible by a new version of Portal mode, will also allow for more community creativity. The post Battlefield 6 multiplayer's glorious vibe and awesome destruction physics promise the chaos we crave appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, July 31, 2025 2:19 PM NBA 2K26 gameplay overhaul – Better rhythm shooting, custom layups, and more       The first gameplay reveal of NBA 2K26 had plenty to unpack in terms of changes coming to this year's game, and there are widespread refinements across multiple areas. ProPLAY, which was introduced to current-gen versions previously, will be the backbone of all actions on the court. However, the technology has evolved from what we were used to a couple of years back. This guide will provide you with all the highlights of the reveal. Table of contents NBA 2K26 ProPLAY Motion Engine explained NBA 2K26 Enhanced Rhythm Shooting Offense Defense Control NBA 2K26 AI enhancements NBA 2K26 ProPLAY Motion Engine explained The new and evolved ProPLAY will promote dynamic motion in the game, which will be directly influenced by real-world NBA footage. The new game engine is said to be the biggest change since NBA 2K21, and will focus on utmost realism. There will be machine-learning technology in the background, which will reportedly be the biggest difference as far as general gameplay is concerned. Thanks to the evolution of the feature, expect realistic on-and-off-ball movements from the NBA stars on the virtual court. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/1950949581446906137 NBA 2K26 Enhanced Rhythm Shooting NBA 2K25's Rhythm Shooting is back and better this time around. You'll have complete control over every shot without any significant changes in the controls. However, your Shot Timing and Tempo will manipulate how a throw looks visually. There will be a noticeable difference when you manage to time a shot and when you fail. While this allows you more freedom when it comes to making shots, it also lets you counter a defender unexpectedly. Offense Green or Miss Shot Timing will be universal across all NBA 2K26 modes. Greened shots with excellent timing will have the highest odds of being a basket, but shot timing windows will scale by difficulty and will be less forgiving in competitive modes. New signature go-to post shots. Mix and match layup styles from various signature packages with greater layup customizations. Defense More reliable player-to-player collisions compared to the older system. Redesigned interior defense to get easier body pumps in the air while contesting finishers at the rim. New rebound timing feedback to help you time your rebound attempts better. Control Initiate Quick Protect using the left trigger to evade attempted steals. The rate of success will depend on your timing. Hold the left trigger while receiving the ball to square up and catch the ball high, and then seamlessly transition into your shooting motion. Both slow-motion Euro-Steps and Signature Size-Ups have been revamped for better control during ball movement. NBA 2K26 AI enhancements The enhanced AI will adapt to every move you make and react accordingly. Offensive AI will be more proactive when trying to find scoring opportunities. Help defense intelligence will dynamically adapt movements based on on-ball and off-ball defensive pressure applicable to the assigned instructions. AI teammates will consider your position on the court when playing as MyPlayer, even if you don't have the ball. There are plenty of finer changes noted on the patch notes, and they should translate into better gameplay in NBA 2K26. The post NBA 2K26 gameplay overhaul – Better rhythm shooting, custom layups, and more appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, July 31, 2025 2:15 PM Marvel Rivals is planning a big crackdown on toxic game chat in its next update, so watch your mouth       When Marvel Rivals' newest seasonal update goes live next week, you will want to keep your salty language in check more than ever before, according to developer NetEase Games. The new hero, Blade, along with a new game mode and map, will come in the season 3.5 update for the hero shooter on Aug. 8, but so, too, will a new host of options and abilities to keep the game friendly and "a fun and welcoming experience for all." Image by Destructoid In what NetEase is calling Operation: Shield the Community, the game's systems will "automatically screen in-game voice chat in addition to the existing player reports and manual review, with oversight from real people" so that the team will be able to "catch more toxic behavior, and anyone using inappropriate language will face penalties." "First and foremost, we sincerely ask all our Rivals to keep their cool, stay composed, and remember: even if a match looks hopeless, don't give up because a good strategy and mindset can turn the tide faster than Hulk can smash!" NetEase said, with an emphasis on voice chat over text chat since inappropriate content appears more often in the former. "Currently, our voice content review relies on player reports and manual review. But soon, we're rolling out automated systems that'll catch trouble faster than Spider-Man's Spidey Sense. This means even if no one reports a villainous act, our system will swing in to proactively identify and penalize violations." Basically, this means all voice chat is being recorded, and you need to watch what you say. Once the potential infractions are flagged by NetEase's system, the dev's moderation team will be "on call around the clock to review ambiguous cases and make final decisions," which won't happen instantly like can happen with text chat. Speaking of text chat, NetEase is giving players more control of it by giving them the ability to add custom muted words, automatically filtering out the message before it appears in game chat. "We know it's impossible to eliminate all inappropriate language, but we're committed to protecting the experience of as many players as possible," NetEase said. "We hope everyone will join us in this mission. By watching your own words and actions, and by reporting any violations you encounter, you'll help keep our community worthy of its heroes." Season 3.5 of Marvel Rivals goes live on Aug. 8, so if you have to cuss in game chat, do it before then. The post Marvel Rivals is planning a big crackdown on toxic game chat in its next update, so watch your mouth appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, July 31, 2025 2:00 PM Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 patch notes – All hero buffs and nerfs       Season 3.5 has yet to go live in Marvel Rivals, but the Dev Vision Vol. 8 has given us early glimpses of what will arrive in the mid-season refresh. The latest video, over seven minutes long, was chaired by Creative Director Guangguang, who shared information about new heroes, Team-Ups, and more. Let's quickly look at what we can expect after the patch for Season 3.5 goes live on Aug. 8. Table of contents Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 patch notes New Hero Hero buffs and nerfs New and changing Team-Ups New game mode and map Quality-of-life changes and improvements Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 patch notes In short, once Season 3.5 goes live on Aug. 8, we will get new heroes, maps, and more. https://twitter.com/marvelrivals/status/1950572100806222020 New Hero Blade has been officially confirmed to join the roster of existing characters during the mid-season. Daywalker will join as a Duelist, yielding his Ancestral Sword and signature gun. His ultimate will is to use the legendary Sword of Dracula to dash through foes and leave a trail of defeated enemies. Hero buffs and nerfs Buffs Vanguard Doctor Strange Increase Daggers of Denak projectile charges from 8 to 10. Reduce Cloak of Levitation cooldown from 15s to 12s. Groot Increase Vine Strike range from 20m to 22m. Increase Flora Colossus effect range radius from 20m to 24m. Thor Gain a fixed 1 Thorforce upon exiting the Awakening Rune awakened state. Lightning Realm New Effect: Enemies leaving its boundary are Grounded for 2s, restricting aerial abilities. Duelist Iron Fist Increase Jeet Kune Do's fifth strike damage from 50 to 55. Increase Yat Jee Chung Kuen percentage damage of the enemy's Max Health per strike from 2.1 percent to 2.7 percent. Adjust Harmony Recovery Bonus Health decay start time from 1s to 2s. Increase K'un-Lun Kick's first strike damage from 30 to 35. Star-Lord Gain 25 Bonus Health when using Stellar Shift (max 25), which lasts for 3s before decaying to 0 over 1s. Spider-Man Increase Damage per second of Spectacular Spin (Ultimate Ability) from 150 to 170. Strategist Adam Warlock Reduce the energy cost of Karmic Revival (Ultimate Ability) from 5000 to 4700. Karmic Revival New Effect: Revived allies gain Bonus Health equal to 70 percent of Maximum Heath, which lasts for 5s before decaying to 0 over 2s. Cosmic Cluster New Effect: Each hit now reduces Avatar Life Stream charge times by 0.3s. Image via NetEase Games Nerfs Vanguard Magneto Reduce Metal Bulwark and Iron Bulwark Shield Value from 300 to 250. Duelist Black Panther Increase Spirit Rend cooldown from 8s to 10s. Wolverine Increase the energy cost of Last Stand (Ultimate Ability) from 2800 to 3400. Lifesteal gained from the Primal Flame - Phoenix Warrior Team-Up Ability no longer contributes to Wolverine's Ultimate Ability energy. Strategist Cloak & Dagger Increase the energy cost of Eternal Bond (Ultimate Ability) from 4000 to 4300.  Mantis Increase healing by 10 percent with the new Team-Up Anchor effect. Reduce Healing Flower's Healing Over Time effect from 12.5/s to 10/s. Reduce Life Energy Blast projectile charges from 20 to 15 Increase Soul Resurgence (Ultimate Ability) excess healing to Bonus Health conversion rate from 0.7 to 1. New and changing Team-Ups There are some significant changes to Team-Ups. Four existing teams will undergo changes, and there are a couple of new additions and deductions. Guardian Revival (Adam Warlock with Star-Lord/Mantis) and Atlas Bond (Iron Fist- Luna Snow) will be removed. Loki will leave the Ragnarok Rebirth (Hela - Thor/Loki) team-up. Duality Dance (Adam Warlock - Luna Snow) and Vibrant Vitality (Mantis - Groot/Loki) will be two new additions. Iron Fist will be joining Chilling Assault (Luna Snow - Hawkeye). Star-Lord connects to the Rocket Network (Rocket Raccoon - Peni Parker). Blade will drop into Lunar Force (Cloak & Dagger - Moon Knight). New game mode and map The August 22 update will introduce a new game mode called Resource Rumble, which will have its own new map, Throne of Knull. It will be available in Quick Match first and further fine-tuned before being added to competitive play. Quality-of-life changes and improvements A lot of strong moves are being made to improve the player experience and prevent cases of cyber-bullying. A manual system will be introduced to track and check voice chat to ensure wrongdoers get severely penalized. The list of muted words will be regularly updated to filter and catch more profanities. Better penalty systems for players leaving their team in Ranked mode, and manual review for applicable penalties to ensure fair treatment. Finally, there will be no more waiting for the shaders to compile, as that process will happen automatically in the background. This will save players much time moving forward to the mid-season update. For the full list of patch notes in the update set to go live on Aug. 8, check out the Marvel Rivals website. The post Marvel Rivals Season 3.5 patch notes – All hero buffs and nerfs appeared first on Destructoid.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, July 31, 2025 5:16 PM Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Announced       A trailer was also released. The post Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:48 PM Octopath Traveler 0 Announced For PC and Consoles       A trailer was also released. The post Octopath Traveler 0 Announced For PC and Consoles appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:24 PM Battlefield 6 Release Date And Beta Dates Announced       Several trailers were also released. The post Battlefield 6 Release Date And Beta Dates Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Thursday, July 31, 2025 3:53 PM Persona 3 Reload Nintendo Switch 2 Version Announced       A trailer was also released. The post Persona 3 Reload Nintendo Switch 2 Version Announced appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

MonsterVine Thursday, July 31, 2025 6:00 PM Square Enix Debuts The Adventures of Elliot, a New Action RPG From Team Asano       Square Enix has announced The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales, a new single-player action RPG developed by Team Asano, best known for Octopath Traveler and Bravely Default. A free "Debut Demo" is now available exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2, letting players experience an early taste of the game ahead of its full release in […]

MonsterVine Thursday, July 31, 2025 5:00 PM Octopath Traveler 0 Launches December 4 with Custom Hero, Town Building & Massive Recruitment       Square Enix today revealed Octopath Traveler 0, coming December 4, 2025, to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Windows. A Fresh Start: Custom Protagonist & Rebuild Your Hometown Positioned as a prequel to the original Octopath Traveler, this new entry begins before the saga and introduces an entirely customizable hero—a […]

MonsterVine Thursday, July 31, 2025 4:00 PM Varlet Pre-Purchase Opens for Furyu's Surreal High School RPG, Launches August 28       The halls of Kousei Academy open next month—but what you'll find inside may not be entirely human. Today, Japanese publisher Furyu Corporation announced that pre-purchase is now live for Varlet, a bold new high school RPG coming to PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch on August 28, 2025. Switch players can pre-order the Standard Edition […]

MonsterVine Thursday, July 31, 2025 2:58 PM Battlefield 6 Preview – Why EA's Next Shooter Feels Like a True Battlefield Comeback       Battlefield 6 is a bit of a reset for EA's series, following the tepid Battlefield 2042 four years later. Looking to avoid the mistakes of the past, the direction Battlefield 6 is taking is directly inspired by Battlefield 3 & Battlefield 4. While it is easy to be skeptical, unlike Battlefield 2042, this game will […]