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GamersHeroes Thursday, October 23, 2025 12:02 AM HoYoverse's Cosmic Life Sim Petit Planet Closed Beta Test Beginning November 7       HoYoverse's brand-new Cosmic Life sim Petit Planet will have a new Closed Beta Test starting November 7. The post HoYoverse's Cosmic Life Sim Petit Planet Closed Beta Test Beginning November 7 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

PCGamesN Thursday, October 23, 2025 5:55 AM Hyperrealistic Sims rival Inzoi delays its game-changing script mods into 2026 as roadmap shifts once again       The Inzoi modding roadmap has been altered by developer Krafton, and script mods are moving into 2026 and will now support Lua instead.

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, October 23, 2025 5:19 AM Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 devs provide workarounds for "high priority" bugs, including Seattle's populace disappearing       Paradox have outlined some workarounds for a number of "high priority" issues which have been draining folks' ability to get sucked into Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 now the gates to Seattle are open. Proper fixes for these and other known issues are also in the works, as is planning for post-release additions. Read more

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Destructoid Thursday, October 23, 2025 5:42 AM How to escape from Bears in RV There Yet       It's not easy to drive your vehicle in RV There Yet due to the terrain-based difficulties, and encountering a bear could only increase your troubles. Bears are one of the two major menaces that you can encounter on your adventure (the other being snakes). Compared to the reptile, it's significantly harder to tackle a bear, and one can easily decimate your party if you aren't careful enough. This guide will lay out all the tactics you need to know to survive a bear attack. Table of contents Where can you find Bears in RV There Yet How to defeat a bear in RV There Yet Where can you find Bears in RV There Yet Bears don't appear to have a fixed location. However, they're usually located near areas where you can find resources. Houses are a common area where I have spotted bears on my run so far. They can also spawn near tents. Hence, if you're near a location with many resources, be careful about encountering a bear. How to defeat a bear in RV There Yet If you accidentally end up facing a bear, you can use Bear Spray. The spray tends to scare and force them to run away from you. The sprays can be found randomly in different locations, and you can store them in your RV's shelf. Screenshot via Nuggets Entertainment If you don't have a Bear Spray, try to stand tall and use your hammer. This is a risky procedure as missing an attempted hit can be extremely dangerous. If you miss your shot, chances are that the bear will maul you and cause an untimely death. If you're missing a Bear Spray and don't want to take a risk with the hammer, the best course of action is to escape. Look for a bridge and cross it at the earliest. Bears don't cross bridges for some inexplicable reason, and that's your best shot at survival. Just like snakes, you can't kill a bear. You can scare it off or force it to stop chasing you with the tactics that I have mentioned above. Always be careful of their blows since they can kill you with a few strikes. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post How to escape from Bears in RV There Yet appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, October 23, 2025 3:43 AM Best graphics settings for RV There Yet to prevent crashes       RV There Yet has been a surprising hit with the gaming community, and it's extremely fun to drive the same vehicle with your buddy across rough terrain. However, there have been incidents of crashes in some parts of the community. The crashes, so far, are more to do with the game's current build. The hardware requirements are towards the lighter side, and RV There Yet should run well on most PCs. However, this guide will ensure that your session with your buddy doesn't get disrupted due to unforeseen crashes. Table of contents How to prevent RV There Yet crashes Best RV There Yet graphics settings How to prevent RV There Yet crashes There is some basic stuff you'll want to get in check to prevent the crashes from taking place. Ensure that your graphics drivers are updated to the latest version. Whether you're on Nvidia or AMD, you can get this step done with the help of the in-game client. This can prevent chances of crashes if there are optimization issues on the client's end (there are). Sometimes, a few essential files might be missing. To fix this, go to the properties in your Steam library and run an integrity check. If any file is missing, it will be automatically redownloaded, and this will hopefully prevent the crashes from occurring. I encountered a crash once when the Discord overlay was open by default. It's better to turn any kind of overlays off for the time being till RV There Yet gets a few more patches to sort out the current optimization issues. Best RV There Yet graphics settings Screenshot by Destructoid Here's a set of graphics settings that I am currently using to play RV There Yet. Resolution: Your own preference Full Screen Mode: Borderless Window Max FPS limit: 60 Lumen: Off Overall Quality: Custom Shadows: Medium Global Illumination: Low Reflections: Low Post Process: Medium Textures: Medium Effects: Medium Foliage: Low Shading: Medium View Distance: Medium Nvidia DLSS: On Super Resolution: Auto Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post Best graphics settings for RV There Yet to prevent crashes appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, October 23, 2025 2:14 AM Official RV There Yet Discord link       Indie release RV There Yet is quickly gaining steam, and it could be your favorite game to play with your buddy during the Halloween season. Since it's an adventure best meant for two people, being part of the official Discord is going to be immensely helpful. The official Discord is maintained and moderated by the developers of the game, and it's the largest community related to RV There Yet. This guide will provide you with the link if you haven't found it yet, and give a brief explainer about how to make the most of the community. How to join the official RV There Yet Discord Joining the official Discord server is free. You'll need to have a Discord account set up and use either the mobile app/PC version. Then, click here to get the invite to the official server. Accept the terms and conditions to become part of the server. Screenshot by Destructoid The server is divided into different channels to make it easy for you. The game chat channel is where you can discuss everything related to RV There Yet. If it's a general query, you could get your query solved over there. There's a dedicated channel called game questions and help as well. Here, you can get tips from other players if you get stuck. The feedback and bug report channel lets you report bugs that you might encounter. RV There Yet is an indie game that's in early access, and it's fair to expect bugs and glitches. You can report them to make it easier for the developers to quash the bugs. Most importantly, the looking for group channel is essential if you don't have a friend to play with. RV There Yet's gameplay heavily relies on two-player co-op. This channel allows you to find someone to play with in case you don't have a friend on your Steam list who is playing the game. Overall, there are several benefits of being part of the official Discord. If you're wondering about how many players can play together in RV There Yet, we have the answer. While it's limited for the time being, mods are rumored to arrive soon, which should eventually allow you to play with more of your friends. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post Official RV There Yet Discord link appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Thursday, October 23, 2025 1:11 AM How to raise dinosaur appeal in Jurassic World Evolution 3       Dinosaur Appeal is a key component of your park in Jurassic World Evolution 3 if you want to attract more visitors and rake in the profit. In simple words, Dinosaur Appeal measures how attractive a creature is to the visitors visiting your park. It's not an absolute term, and there's a combination of multiple factors that are in play. This guide will help you understand how Dinosaur Appeal works and how you can increase it. Table of contents How does Dinosaur Appeal work in Jurassic World Evolution 3 How to increase Dinosaur Appeal in Jurassic World Evolution 3 How does Dinosaur Appeal work in Jurassic World Evolution 3 The Dinosaur Appeal rating is a complex metric that works on a star-based system. Every dinosaur has an appeal rating of five stars that they can have at their highest. Naturally, these creatures will be the start attraction of your park, and visitors will be flocking in to get their view. However, the dinosaurs in your park won't automatically get a five-star appeal, and there are specific steps that you'll need to keep in check. How to increase Dinosaur Appeal in Jurassic World Evolution 3 Dinosaur Appeal grows gradually over time based on how well you're taking care of your creatures. For starters, your dinosaurs will have to have maximum comfort, which ensures that they're happy in their enclosures. For utmost comfort, they will need to be placed in a spacious enclosure. If a dinosaur is ill, you'll have to immediately cure it to prevent its appeal from going down. The enclosures must have suitable feeders so that the dinosaurs are comfortable. Every dinosaur has a specific terrain requirement for its enclosures. Try to add them to make your creatures feel at home. Having a suitable companion is going to make your dinosaurs stay comfortable, while adding a rival will only create friction. All these factors will directly determine the appeal of a particular dinosaur. While having maximum Dinosaur Appeal isn't mandatory and your park will still make a profit without it, a five-star rating certainly helps to bring in the extra Dollars. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! TBH The post How to raise dinosaur appeal in Jurassic World Evolution 3 appeared first on Destructoid.

MonsterVine Thursday, October 23, 2025 2:12 AM Sonic Rumble Launches Worldwide on November 5       SEGA has announced that Sonic Rumble, the highly anticipated multiplayer arcade royale starring the world's fastest hedgehog, will officially launch worldwide on November 5. Following a surge of excitement and over 1.4 million pre-registrations, the Blue Blur is ready to bring fans everywhere together for some high-speed chaos. In Sonic Rumble, up to 32 players […]

MonsterVine Thursday, October 23, 2025 12:16 AM Smilegate Launches Chaos Zero Nightmare, a Free-to-Play Dark Fantasy Roguelike Deckbuilder RPG       Smilegate, in partnership with developer Super Creative, has officially launched Chaos Zero Nightmare, a visually striking dark fantasy roguelike deckbuilder RPG, now available free-to-play on PC via STOVE, iPhone via the App Store, and Android via Google Play. Since its pre-download phase began on October 21, Chaos Zero Nightmare has stormed to the No. 1 […]

MonsterVine Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:45 PM Monster Hunter Wilds Launches the Festival of Accord: Dream Spell Event       Capcom has unleashed a chilling new seasonal event for Monster Hunter Wilds The Festival of Accord: Dream Spell, now live through November 10. The Grand Hub has transformed into a hauntingly beautiful nightmare, complete with eerie decorations, ghostly lights, and festive frights. Hunters can join the celebration to earn exclusive seasonal rewards, gear, and gestures that […]

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GamersHeroes Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:25 PM Gillian Anderson FAN EXPO San Francisco 2025 Guest of Honor       Known for her work on megahit properties like The X-Files and The Crown, Actress, Producer, and Director Gillian Anderson will be a Guest of Honor at FAN EXPO San Francisco 2025 this November. The post Gillian Anderson FAN EXPO San Francisco 2025 Guest of Honor appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:17 PM Monster Hunter Wilds Festival Accord: Dream Spell Event Live       A haunting dream awaits with today's release of the Festival Accord: Dream Spell event for Capcom's Monster Hunter Wilds. The post Monster Hunter Wilds Festival Accord: Dream Spell Event Live appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Wednesday, October 22, 2025 5:01 PM MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Launching December 1       Ringing in the holiday season, Tribute Games, Dotemu, and Gamirror Games' MARVEL Cosmic Invasion will release for PC and consoles December 1. The post MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Launching December 1 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

Kotaku Wednesday, October 22, 2025 8:17 PM This Ring Alarm for 3 Bedrooms Hits a New Record Low, Amazon Dumps Stock of Its Own Brand       This Ring Alarm kit provides complete wireless home security with two keypads, eight contact sensors, two motion detectors, and a base station for 2 to 4 bedroom homes. The post This Ring Alarm for 3 Bedrooms Hits a New Record Low, Amazon Dumps Stock of Its Own Brand appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7:17 PM Jackery 1500W Power Station Is Going for Peanuts, and Amazon Adds 2 Free Solar Panels on Top       The Jackery Explorer 1000 bundle combines a 1,070Wh LiFePO4 portable power station with two 100W foldable solar panels. The post Jackery 1500W Power Station Is Going for Peanuts, and Amazon Adds 2 Free Solar Panels on Top appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Wednesday, October 22, 2025 6:15 PM LEGO Droideka Model Is Selling for Pennies, Star Wars Droid Figure Has Never Been This Cheap       The Lego Star Wars Droideka set lets you build and display a fully articulated destroyer droid with movable arms, transformable ball mode, and a commemorative 25th anniversary stand. The post LEGO Droideka Model Is Selling for Pennies, Star Wars Droid Figure Has Never Been This Cheap appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Wednesday, October 22, 2025 5:32 PM One NFL Team Sucks So Much The Coaches Took Their Video Games Away       No more Super Smash Bros. until you start winning again The post One NFL Team Sucks So Much The Coaches Took Their Video Games Away appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Wednesday, October 22, 2025 5:16 PM Arc Raiders' Dev Addresses Graphics Downgrade, Enemy Difficulty, And More Ahead Of Release       Flying Arc won't be as observant, and a certain loot location will be harder to reach The post <i>Arc Raiders'</i> Dev Addresses Graphics Downgrade, Enemy Difficulty, And More Ahead Of Release appeared first on Kotaku.

Kotaku Wednesday, October 22, 2025 5:10 PM Ghost Of Yotei Seems To Have Sold Just Fine Despite Reactionary Boycott       Sales in the U.S. reportedly matched those of Ghost of Tsushima The post <i>Ghost Of Yotei</i> Seems To Have Sold Just Fine Despite Reactionary Boycott appeared first on Kotaku.

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, October 22, 2025 6:00 PM RV There Yet? is a dad-core co-op game about doing a very bad job driving home from your campervan vacation       It's really quite interesting how, in a time where big budget live service games are doing anything they can to get you to continue playing (and importantly spend money on) them, the sort of spiritual opposite of this to rise out of this are games where you just hang out with a few buds doing silly nonsense that don't cost very much. Lethal Company, Peak, you know the kinds of games I mean, and yesterday a new one I quite like the look of arrived: RV There Yet? Read more

Siliconera Wednesday, October 22, 2025 9:00 PM Famitsu Interview Teases New Tales Remasters After Xillia       Tales series producer, Yusuke Tomizawa, announced that Bandai Namco is currently developing at least two more remasters of previous Tales games, with Xillia 2 as one of them. Bandai Namco plans to reveal the next remaster title soon; this title will likely not be Xillia 2, despite the Xillia remaster coming out next week. [Thanks, ryokutya2089!] All the information, including details about the remaster project and the upcoming Xillia remaster, comes from the latest issue of Famitsu. Information on the next Tales remaster will likely come after Xillia comes out on October 30, 2025. Last year, Yuki Ishikawa, the producer of Tales of Graces f Remastered had expressed an interest in remastering Tales of the Abyss. Early this year, Bandai Namco filed a new trademark for the title. If Xillia 2 is still in development and Tomizawa is unable to provide updates on it in his interview with Famitsu, there is a high possibility that Bandai Namco might announce an Abyss remaster next. According to Tomizawa, over 70% of Tales players are international players. This isn't because less Japanese users are playing it, but rather hardware distribution and world population ratio. It's unknown if this statistic had any bearing on Bandai Namco's decisions on which games they would prioritize remastering first. Tales of Xillia Remastered will come out on the PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC on October 30, 2025. A remaster of its sequel, Xillia 2, is still in development. The post Famitsu Interview Teases New Tales Remasters After Xillia appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Wednesday, October 22, 2025 6:00 PM Over 90% of LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI Lore Book Is New        Square Enix shared some insight into LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI, the FFXVI lore book, via an interview with Localization Director Michael-Christopher Koji Fox, and in it he confirmed that over 90% of the stories, insights, and materials are entirely new. It is the compilation written by staff of the game designed to read as though it is a new history created by Harpocrates II "Tomes" Hyperboreios. This comes ahead of its March 31, 2026 debut. As part of this, Fox noted that FFXVI Creative Director Kazutoyo Maehiro tasked him and translator John Taylor as leads to write the book in English first. Fox specifically said, "When I was first approached, I was under the assumption that the text was going to be written by someone else—most likely someone on the quest team - and that I would do the translation, kind of similar to what we did for Final Fantasy XIV Encyclopedia Eorzea." He noted that the book is divided into five chapters, with ones going over history, another on the eight Dominants and Eikons, a third about Clive's Hideaway, one about the Mothercrystals, and a final chapter on Valisthea's nations.  Fox also brought up that most of the lore that will be part of the LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI will be newly written and created for this book, and this book isn't like a Final Fantasy Ultimania due to being from Tomes' "perspective." When bringing up what to expect, he said, "Yes, I would say more than 90% of LOGOS is new content that was both created and curated specifically for this book—either taken directly from the bible mentioned earlier, or crafted anew from original ideas based on Maehiro-san's core concepts and fully approved by the creative director himself." Later in the interview, he brought up some things to expect. For example, areas of the story not covered in the game will be detailed. He explained, "So, for example, we try to touch upon events that occurred during the 13-year gap between Phoenix Gate and the start of the game, as well as during the 5-year gap after the destruction of Cid's hideaway." The interview also included pictures of some of the sample pages from the FFXIV lore book, which you can see below: Images via Square Enix LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI will be available on March 31, 2025, and FFXVI is on the PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.  The post Over 90% of LOGOS: The World of Final Fantasy XVI Lore Book Is New  appeared first on Siliconera.

Siliconera Wednesday, October 22, 2025 5:00 PM Hatsune Miku SpongeBob Squarepants Plush Release This Week       Youtooz announced it will sell two Hatsune Miku SpongeBob Squarepants crossover plush. Orders for both will start at 12pm PT/3pm ET on October 24, 2025. These will be limited edition items, and sales will end on November 21, 2025. Prices aren't available for them yet, and there's no product page available at the moment.  There is a photo of the two concept plush on Youtooz social media account. One features Hatsune Miku with her normal look, only in a dress and pink necktie inspired the outfit Patrick Star wears in SpongeBob Squarepants. The other one seems inspired by DoodleBob from episodes like "Frankendoodle," as she's holding the magic pencil, has matching magic pencils as hair ties, and features the same monochromatic-style color scheme and design. Here's the first official image of the two plush.  Image via Youtooz This isn't the only time Youtooz released Hatsune Miku merchandise that involved a crossover with a character from western animation. In 2024, there was a figure of her dressed as Garfield the cat. In 2025, a figure of Garfield as a Hatsune Miku fan also appeared. The two Hatsune Miku SpongeBob Squarepants plush will be sold via Youtooz between October 24, 2025 and November 21, 2025.  The post Hatsune Miku SpongeBob Squarepants Plush Release This Week appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Wednesday, October 22, 2025 5:52 PM Best Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 starting clan       The elusive sequel to the legendary Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines is real, but it's a very different beast from its predecessor. Players don't have the same clan roster to pick from, and there are many important differences even among the returning clans they can choose from. Whereas the original Bloodlines had a diverse focus on action and character interaction, Bloodlines 2 puts a bigger focus on combat, meaning clans originally stronger in character interaction attributes might have gotten the short end of the stake, gameplay experience-wise. Let's find out what the most powerful clan to play as in Bloodlines 2 is, shall we? Table of contents The most powerful clan in Bloodlines 2 Tremere's abilities in Bloodlines 2 The most powerful clan in Bloodlines 2 In the world of Vampire, the clan of one's choice works as their character class. This is the most important choice players will make in this choice-heavy game, so it's important not to mess it up. The good news is none of the available classes are hard to play, like the Nosferatu from the original Bloodlines, which forced players to treat the entirety of the original as a stealth game on top of everything else. Still, if players want true power, their clan of choice should be the Tremere. Tremere players will not need lightning-fast reflexes to finish off their opponents, as they'll have incredibly powerful magical abilities that will do it for them. The Tremere will cast powerful hexes upon their enemies that'll always cause them to explode in a pool of blood, regardless of how powerful and resilient they might seem at first. So, if you trying to translate the language of Vampire into that of a more traditional RPG, the Tremere is the overpowered mage. Tremere's abilities in Bloodlines 2 Blood Salvo: allows you to throw magical projectiles at enemies. Cauldron Of Blood: causes the enemy to suffer a tremendous amount of pain that'll have them screaming and drawing the attention of other enemies. Recall: allows players to mark their position, then teleport back to it at will, obliterating all enemies who are in the marked spot at the time of teleportation. Blood Curse: The Tremere's best weapon, which curses the enemy to explode the next time they take any sort of damage. When combined, these abilities allow anyone using the Tremere to enjoy a very safe type of ranged combat that will also have them experience the true power of a vampire. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post Best Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 starting clan appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Wednesday, October 22, 2025 4:58 PM 13 best Silent Hill games, ranked       Ranking the 10 best trips to our special place Back in '99, video games beat even movies in discovering the best kind of horror comes from within our deepest resentments, not just from neat jumpscares. Team Silent is the name of the band of misfits responsible for creating Silent Hill. Still, despite continued critical success, Konami decided to pull the plug on Team Silent and began outsourcing the series to random companies after the fourth game. Let's first look at the series's predictably sad decline, then at its glory days. 13. Silent Hill: Origins Image via Konami Silent Hill: Origins belongs to a cursed batch of Silent Hill titles made after Konami decided that they didn't like making Silent Hill games anymore. If what you love about Silent Hill is its psychological horror, then you won't like this one. The biggest mind-scare we got out of Origins came prior to its release. It was when we learned that Konami outsourced a development team to create a prequel that "explained" aspects of Silent Hill. Gameplay-wise, Origins fits the mold of a classic Silent Hill game, but it commits the unforgivable crime of trying to change aspects of pre-established and beloved lore. That's especially offensive since the outsourced newcomers behind this are messing with the work of a different team, the team responsible for creating Silent Hill in the first place. Spoilers: Who would want to know that the Red Pyramid Thing, aka the Pyramid Head, aka one of the most iconic and meaningful monsters ever, isn't the projection of someone's extreme psychological trauma but rather just some monster created in a lab? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGQWKiSUpaY Strengths: It kind of looks like the games we like, so it works for players who want to experience some nostalgia. Weaknesses: It changes the established canon without at least adding to the gameplay as well. 12. Silent Hill: Book Of Memories Image via Konami Gameplay-wise, Book Of Memories shows Silent Hill at its weirdest. Instead of the Resident Evil-inspired tank controls we know the series for, we get a more action-oriented isometric shooter. You could make the case that this is less Silent Hill and more Lara Croft and the Guardian Of Light, but at least the developers cared enough to make something that fit the PlayStation Vita's more mobile style. Strengths: It's an attempt at something fresh. Weaknesses: Silent Hill really doesn't work as an action title. Out of all horror games, this is the one that should stay far away from guns-blazing shenanigans the most. 11. Silent Hill: Homecoming Homecoming hits the same beats as Origins, but at least it isn't trying to reinvent the wheel by turning it into a square. It's yet another passable attempt to fit what we like about Silent Hill into a neat package, then sell it to hungry fans. Strengths: It looks like Silent Hill, again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myeDeblTato Weaknesses: The fog effects somehow don't look as good as they did even on the PS1. The characters are almost as unmemorable as "cap protagonist" from Origins. Also, you can accidentally get the UFO ending on your first run, resulting in a hilariously confusing conclusion to the story. 10. Silent Hill: Shattered Memories Image via Konami Unlike Origins, a prequel that brings unsolicited changes to the series, Shattered Memories set out to reboot it all. We actually salute this bold approach. It works less as a retcon, and more like a reimagining that can coexist with the original vision. Strengths: The developers fully revamped the gameplay to fit the Wii remote's playstyle and it works, for the most part. Weaknesses: It feels too fast-paced at times. It's never as scary or as memorable as the original game. It replaces the fog with snow and that's just not as cool. 9. Silent Hill: The Short Message Image via Konami The first title in Konami's famous attempted resurrection of the Silent Hill brand was a surprisingly positive gut punch. Like most great iterations, it's not afraid to tell a new story and to tinker with the formula to prevent things from going stale. Silent Hill: The Short Message doesn't reinvent the wheel like P.T. did, nor does it get a spot in the plateau of all-time great narratives like Silent Hill 2, but it's pretty solid in both departments. Strengths: A new personal story that makes great use of the PS5's hardware to bring the beautifully twisted world of Silent Hill to current-gen life. Weaknesses: The last segment gets repetitive. 8. Silent Hill: Downpour Downpour is easily the best post-Team Silent game in the series. While not exactly great on its own, it uses the strength of its setting to tell a new story without messing with the established world. It also adds some neat new gameplay mechanics and a few new areas that look good if your definition of good is sick and twisted. Strengths: It tried to enrich Silent Hill with grand setpieces and its characters with moral choice mechanics. The Resident Evil 4-inspired over-the-shoulder cam works well here. Weaknesses: The SAW-esque setpieces don't work with this game. 7. Silent Hill F Screenshot by Destructoid Silent Hill F is the first main Silent Hill release since 2012's Downpour, or 2014's P.T., if you count that, as you should. The hype and doubt surrounding this one were evenly balanced, but F turned out for the better. F invites players to live a Silent Hill tale away from the titular town, and it mostly succeeds at breathing fresh air into the franchise via beautiful new imagery and interesting new mechanics. It's, however, never as scary as P.T., which is kind of a bummer, considering all the hot new tech at Konami's disposal. Strengths: Fully original, avoids the common trappings of using nostalgia bait to try to lure in old fans, puzzling possible newcomers in the process. F also looks beautiful, in a very different way from its predecessors. Weaknesses: The plot and scare factor aren't as strong as the ones from the mainline Silent Hill titles, and some of the combat options don't always feel like they belong in this kind of title. They're innovative, though! 6. Silent Hill 4: The Room Image via Konami Don't let the title fool you. The Room wasn't originally a sequel to Silent Hill 3. Konami developed both games more or less at the same time, relegating a much smaller team to the development of this game that ended up with the series' weight on its shoulders. Unfortunately, Silent Hill 4 doesn't look or play as well as its "predecessor," but it also brings some cool stuff to the table. The game features a new story, probably courtesy of it gestating outside the franchise womb. It also introduces an awesome new central mechanic, one that entraps the player in his haunted apartment. The apartment serves as a hub world players will interact with in a first-person perspective to solve the mystery behind their imprisonment. Strengths: The new 1st-person Hub Room rocks. Weaknesses: It doesn't look as good as SH 3, nor do its areas feel as inspired. Its gameplay already felt outdated by release, and it got even worse a few months later when Resident Evil 4 changed the world of games. 5. Silent Hill 3 Screenshot by MobyGames Silent Hill 2 delivered what some wanted the most, but not what most wanted. Silent Hill 3 gives fans a direct sequel to the original game, one that still manages to avoid feeling overblown. It invites players to a less nuanced nightmare than SH2 but makes up for its narrative shortcomings with a lot of class. The game showed both the PS2 and Team Silent at the peak of their powers by delivering an unexpected contender for the title of the most beautiful game ever made. Strengths: A horror game has never looked this beautiful — yes, even though it's from the PS2 era. The new main character is very likable and it features some of the coolest areas in the series. Weaknesses: It doesn't try to hit the nerve that the series struck so well in the previous sequel. 4. Silent Hill Silent Hill resulted from tasking a bunch of studio misfits to cash in on the survival horror craze started by Resident Evil. Nothing about it is short of a miracle. Its most iconic element, the fog that fully embraces the town? Merely the developers' way of hiding enough play area to make the game playable on PS1 hardware. This is the game that changed everything, all the while swimming against all sorts of wicked tides. Out of nowhere, jumpscares began giving way to mood, atmosphere, and deeper horror that didn't even necessarily show up on the screen. Strengths: The introduction of 3d environments and accompanying aesthetics, the sound, the mystery, and the ingenuity to turn the limitations of the PS1 into the game's strengths. Weaknesses: The controls felt clunky at times, but one has to wonder if that hadn't been intentional all along. 3. Silent Hill 2 Remake Image via Bloober Team/Steam. I tend not to like remakes, but I must hand it to Bloober Team for their remake of Silent Hill 2. It looks, plays, and feels amazing to experience. My playthrough was at least three hours longer than it needed to be just because of all the time I spent looking at all the new nuances of this instant classic. Silent Hill 2's remake might not be better than the original was when it first came out, but it's definitely a better game to play nowadays. Though it isn't perfect, it provides a fantastic blueprint for all remakes to come. Strengths: The love and care put into the visuals, the improved gameplay, the overall direction, and the absolutely fantastic voice work. Silent Hill 2's heartbreaking plot will resonate with you whether you're a fan or a newcomer. Weaknesses: A few too many combat encounters and some changes in level design make the game a bit longer than it should be. 2. P.T. Image via Konami Ok, let us get a few things out of the way. P.T., the playable teaser for the once-upcoming Silent Hills, isn't a full game. It's also not made by Team Silent, the people we'd really love to see helming the series. It doesn't even feature much gameplay, per se. Still, this nightmare by the mind of Hideo Kojima hit everyone so hard in 2014 that it completely reshaped the horror genre. If Silent Hill owed its existence to the Resident Evil series, it more than paid off its debt by directly inspiring the Resident Evil renaissance we've been witnessing ever since the release of RE 7. P.T. doesn't just take players to an endlessly repetitive corridor. It shows players how much horror it can fit into so little and invites them to imagine just how much it could have done with an entire town. Strengths: You might never find a more immersive experience in horror. Weaknesses: It's hard to find a playable version these days and we'll probably never get any more of it. 1. Silent Hill 2 Image via Konami Silent Hill 2 surpassed its predecessor because instead of expanding like most sequels do, it looked inward and took the game in a more deeply personal direction. Though not a direct sequel, SH2 improves upon all the good seeds that the original had planted and tells one of the most engrossing tales in the history of gaming. Also, did we mention that those PS2 graphics used to look top-notch back in the day? Strengths: The rare sequel that resists just making everything bigger and bloodier. Silent Hill 2 understood that to surpass SH1, it had to expand only when it came to character development. Ok, that's a lie. The game also looks much better than the first one. Weaknesses: It set too high a standard for every other horror story that followed. The post 13 best Silent Hill games, ranked appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Wednesday, October 22, 2025 4:50 PM When does Battlefield 6 battle royale come out? Release date information and countdown       Only one game can survive this battle royale of the battle royale genre itself. Well, not really. There are many fun BR games out there to play, and EA is set to join the fray with a Battlefield 6 battle royale mode sometime soon. BF6 launched to big player numbers on Oct. 10, 2025, and its free-to-play BR component is not far behind, sure to bring in even more players. But when can we play it?! Here's what we know about when to expect BF6's battle royale mode to become widely available. Table of contents Battlefield 6 battle royale release date Battlefield 6 battle royale details Battlefield 6 battle royale release date Screenshot by Destructoid Battlefield 6's battle royale mode does not currently have an official release date, but there was some speculation that it could become widely available as part of season one of BF6 on Oct. 28, 2025, mainly thanks to a report by ModernWarzone. They state that BF6 BR will shadowdrop on Oct. 28 with the announcement coming on Monday, Oct. 27. https://twitter.com/ModernWarzone/status/1981003436058714455 If this does not happen, it's more likely that BF6 BR will drop alongside season two sometime in early 2026. The mode is currently in testing as part of Battlefield Labs, so there's no real rush to launch the free-to-play mode until it's ready to go. "Testing this new mode and all of its features with the community is the true power of Battlefield Labs," EA said of BF6 BR on Sept. 10. "We are excited to hear about players' experiences as they explore the ins and outs of this Battle Royale done the Battlefield way. We look forward to sharing more details after the testing is complete and we've reviewed the feedback from players." Stay tuned for an official announcement on when BF6 BR will launch. For now, it's currently being tested by players who have been invited for the process. Battlefield 6 battle royale details Image via EA Here are some details on what's currently being tested in BF6 BR, straight from EA: Map: Battlefield is no stranger to epic maps, and this all-new map has been built for the Battle Royale experience. It features a diverse array of tactical Points of Interest, each with distinct layouts and themes that offer unique gameplay opportunities. Vehicles: Players can find common transport vehicles around the map and even unlock powerful armored vehicles to turn the tide of battle. The intent is to offer more ways for players to traverse the map early on in a match and to create interesting combined arms action in the process. Tactical Destruction: Destruction will be everywhere in this mode. From creating pathways through walls to toppling buildings, we look forward to seeing players' ingenuity with destruction and how they use it to defeat their opponents. Squadplay: For this test, each match will feature 100 players, organized into 25 four player squads, fighting to be the last one standing. Communicating with your squad through pings, text, or VOIP aims to boost the experience and enhance their tactical options.   Second chances: Between the Support class revives and Mobile Redeploy options, there are multiple tools to keep your squad in the fight. BF6 BR will also have "the deadliest ring" in the genre, instantly killing players that it comes into contact with, so you'd better haul ass. "We set out to bring the most dangerous ring in gaming to Battle Royale that instantly kills players upon contact," BF6 devs explained. "With urgent warnings as the fire approaches, soldiers will be pushed into more intense firefights as the game space continues to shrink. There's no jumping in and out of it, no using it for cover, no walking through it - if you get caught in it, you are done. We're excited to see how the ring affects the pace of the game and how it creates spontaneous showdowns." Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post When does Battlefield 6 battle royale come out? Release date information and countdown appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Wednesday, October 22, 2025 4:39 PM How to play Escape from Duckov multiplayer       Escape from Duckov has steamrolled through its launch, selling over a million copies in just a few days. Though we've given it a 7 in our own review, Duckov remains a fun and weird and altogether unique experience that takes inspiration from existing games and puts its own little spin on it. Unfortunately, though, the game is locked to single player, which is strange considering its genre. But there might be a way out of that prison yet. Here's all you need to know about playing Escape from Duckov with your friends. Escape from Duckov co-op, explained Duckov is a singleplayer game by default, but that's about to change. Screenshot by Destructoid To play Duckov in multiplayer, you're gonna need a few mods installed first. Thankfully, the devs have added full mod support and integrated the game with Steam Workshop, allowing you to use just a few clicks to get all the work done. So, first thing's first: go to this Steam Workshop link and subscribe to the mod. When prompted, press "Subscribe to All" to add the pre-requisites, too. Next, follow these instructions: In the game, go to Mods, and arrange the load order as the following: HarmonyLib, LiteNetLib, Debug CMD Mod, Co-Op Mod. Then, restart the game, and start a new save. All co-op and online commands can be accessed via the Home key. Exit out and download Radmin VPN. Via Radmin, host a new network, then invite your friend to it. Be sure to set a secure password. If you've hosted, go back to the bunker in Duckov, and then start a server session via the Home key. The one joining should go to their own bunker and use Home to open up the online options and input the host's IP address. The IP address is the IPV4 one from Radmin VPN, which you can just copy from the client. Then, connect via the IP. You should now be with your friend in a joint session. The mod is very much experimental and introduces a functionality to a game that does not originally support it. It's thus gonna face a lot of bugs and issues, which you can report in the mod's Steam discussions. Mind you, a lot of the comments and posts are in Chinese so finding English-speaking support can be difficult, but given the size of the community, it's probably going to net you some results. The mod also supports local LAN connections, removing the necessity of Radmin VPN. Simply join the same network as the host and connect via your local IP address, it should work just the same. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post How to play Escape from Duckov multiplayer appeared first on Destructoid.

WGB Wednesday, October 22, 2025 6:54 PM Jobs at Risk as Ubisoft Restructures RedLynx and Massive Under Vantage Realignment       Ubisoft is undergoing significant staff reductions across multiple studios, particularly RedLynx and Massive Entertainment, aimed at restructuring. This follows their strategy of focusing on mobile platforms and consolidating franchises under Vantage Studios.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, October 22, 2025 5:18 PM Xbox Game Pass Adds PowerWash Simulator 2, FM 26, And More       Includes several upcoming games. The post Xbox Game Pass Adds PowerWash Simulator 2, FM 26, And More appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, October 22, 2025 4:58 PM Palworld Will Get A New Halloween Update       Releasing soon. The post Palworld Will Get A New Halloween Update appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, October 22, 2025 4:15 PM Persona 3 Reload Update Adds Eight Songs From Persona 3 Original Soundtrack       Performed by original vocalist. The post Persona 3 Reload Update Adds Eight Songs From Persona 3 Original Soundtrack appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

MonsterVine Wednesday, October 22, 2025 11:45 PM Monster Hunter Wilds Launches the Festival of Accord: Dream Spell Event       Capcom has unleashed a chilling new seasonal event for Monster Hunter Wilds The Festival of Accord: Dream Spell, now live through November 10. The Grand Hub has transformed into a hauntingly beautiful nightmare, complete with eerie decorations, ghostly lights, and festive frights. Hunters can join the celebration to earn exclusive seasonal rewards, gear, and gestures that […]

MonsterVine Wednesday, October 22, 2025 8:15 PM Escape From Duckov Sells 1 Million Copies in 5 Days, Becomes a Steam Sensation       Independent developer Team Soda and publisher Bilibili Game announced that their offbeat survival RPG, Escape From Duckov, has surpassed 1 million copies sold across PC and Mac just five days after launch. Since its debut on October 16, Escape From Duckov has made a massive splash in the gaming pond, earning an "Overwhelmingly Positive" rating […]

MonsterVine Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7:43 PM Battlefield 6 Season 1 Launches October 28 with New Maps and Modes       Battlefield Studios has unveiled the explosive roadmap for Battlefield 6 Season 1, giving players a full look at what's coming to the modern warfare shooter starting October 28. The new season brings three distinct phases: Rogue Ops, California Resistance, and Winter Offensive, each packed with new maps, modes, and content updates across all platforms. The action […]

MonsterVine Wednesday, October 22, 2025 7:30 PM Phoenix and Iron Man Join the Battle in Marvel Cosmic Invasion, Launching December 1       The galaxy's in danger, and two of Marvel's most powerful heroes are stepping up. Publisher Dotemu and developer Tribute Games, the duo behind Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge, revealed a new gameplay trailer for Marvel Cosmic Invasion, confirming its December 1 launch and introducing Phoenix and Invincible Iron Man as the latest playable heroes. […]

MonsterVine Wednesday, October 22, 2025 4:46 PM Reanimal Steam Demo Extended Indefinitely as Tarsier Studios Plans New Update       THQ Nordic and Tarsier Studios have announced that the Reanimal Steam demo will remain available indefinitely, following an overwhelming community response that pushed the game past 1 million wishlists. The studio also confirmed that an update to the demo experience is in development, aiming to incorporate early player feedback and fine-tune the game's chilling atmosphere. Players […]

MonsterVine Wednesday, October 22, 2025 4:27 PM Service With a Shotgun Launches November 6 on PC – A Zombie-Filled Retail Nightmare Awaits       Publisher Silver Lining Interactive and solo developer Nolyn Vansyckle have announced that Service With a Shotgun (SWAS) will open for business on November 6 for PC via Steam. Players can wishlist the game now and download a free demo to get an early taste of its wild mix of story-driven chaos and zombie-slaying action. Retail, […]

MonsterVine Wednesday, October 22, 2025 4:04 PM Girls und Panzer Returns to World of Tanks with Saunders University High School Event       The world of Girls und Panzer is rolling back into World of Tanks, and this time, the spotlight shines on Saunders University High School, the upbeat and battle-ready team known for their firepower, fair play, and teamwork. Available from October 20–27, the latest collaboration event introduces a wealth of anime-inspired content, including new crew members, […]