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PCGamesN Friday, February 27, 2026 7:06 AM All Resident Evil Requiem blood analyzer puzzle solutions       Here's how to solve the Resident Evil Requiem blood analyzer puzzles and use blood specimens to unlock new crafting recipes for Grace.

PCGamesN Friday, February 27, 2026 6:49 AM Marathon classes - all Runner Shells and abilities       Learn about all the Marathon classes on offer as we dive into each of the Runner Shells, taking a close look at their unique abilities..

PCGamesN Friday, February 27, 2026 6:40 AM Xbox's co-op brawler Towerborne drops free-to-play and monetization plans for 1.0, but crossplay is bizarrely gone too       The Towerborne 1.0 update moves the stylish action RPG away from its planned free-to-play model, but multiplayer features also get cut.

PCGamesN Friday, February 27, 2026 6:38 AM Marathon removes Arc Raiders chat censorship, but it's got much bigger issues to solve       Arc Raiders was initially censored in Marathon's text chat, and while Bungie has since fixed the issue, it's not the greatest look.

PCGamesN Friday, February 27, 2026 6:16 AM All Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 console commands and cheats       Here is how to use KCD2 console commands and a list of all the cheats in the game, including money cheats, weapon cheats, and more.

PCGamesN Friday, February 27, 2026 6:11 AM The latest Nvidia driver has "a bug" bad enough that it's been pulled, but there's an easy fix if you downloaded it       If you've downloaded the most recent GeForce 595.59 WHQL Game Ready driver, you'll want to roll back to 591.86 instead, using a clean install.

PCGamesN Friday, February 27, 2026 5:31 AM Is Marathon down? Current server status       Is your PC on fire, or is it just a case of the Marathon servers being down? We'll help you narrow the cause of your issue down right here.

PCGamesN Friday, February 27, 2026 4:30 AM Battlestar Galactica Scattered Hopes is a gift for fans of the show and roguelike lovers alike       Battlestar Galactica Scattered Hopes absolutely nails the feel of the show, and offers some compelling strategic combat while it's at it.

PCGamesN Friday, February 27, 2026 3:00 AM 2024's award-winning soulslike Black Myth Wukong gets a rare discount, dropping to an all-time low price       Black Myth Wukong is one of our favorite non-FromSoftware soulslikes, and it doesn't typically get big discounts - making this deal an essential grab for your library.

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 27, 2026 7:01 AM New Frostrail video delivers more survival train horror shooting plus weird underground Tomb Raider temples       I've felt surprisingly mixed so far about Frostrail, the new first-person co-op horror survival game from the folks behind Barotrauma. As a rule, I'm keen on stories about awful apocalypse trains – see Metro Exodus, RailGods, and recent Julian favourite Fogpiercer – but Frostrail has hitherto seemed a bit generic. Certainly, a bit generic for a game from the people who made a game that inspired write-ups like this one. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 27, 2026 5:28 AM Netflix's $82.7 billion deal to buy Warner has been dramatically gazumped by Paramount, to the tune of $111 billion       Netflix's $82.7 billion proposal to buy the parts of Warner Bros Discovery that include Hogwarts Legacy creators Avalanche, Lego devs TT Games, Mortal Kombat studio NetherRealm and Batman Arkham outfit Rocksteady has… fallen through. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 27, 2026 5:20 AM A Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 multiplayer mod is in the works, and you can try an experimental version already       If you've ever thought it'd be cool to wander Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's version of medieval Europe with some mates, who might make your adventuring life easier by being slightly better at navigating the social waters of feudalism and swordfighting in a fashion that isn't just a blockless flailing of limbs, I bring good news. A group of modders have started work on a multiplayer mod for Warhorse's RPG, with an experimental version already available to give a go. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Friday, February 27, 2026 5:18 AM Nvidia recall Resident Evil Requiem-branded GeForce driver after users report GPU fan, clock, and performance problems       Mere hours after releasing their newest GeForce Game Ready GPU driver, 595.59 WHQL, Nvidia have recalled it, amid widespread reports of the update interfering with the cooling fans, core clock speeds, and even general game performance of users' RTX graphics cards. The driver's announcement post, which still boasts of readying PCs for today's Resident Evil Requiem launch, now carries an added warning: "We have discovered a bug in the Game Ready and Studio 595.59 WHQL drivers and have removed the downloads temporarily while our team investigates. For users that have already installed this driver and are experiencing issues with fan control, please roll back to 591.86 WHQL." Read more

Destructoid Friday, February 27, 2026 7:36 AM Bizzare Lineage Trello, Wiki and Discord       Bizzare Lineage is a massive JoJo-inspired Roblox RPG that mixes a vast array of stands, specs and fighting styles with a bandit beater-esque/PVP game structure. Luckily, there are both a Trello and Wiki to keep track of everything like looking up all moves in a moveset or checking Raid info. Here are the Bizzare Lineage Trello board, Wiki page and Discord server links. Bizzare Lineage Trello, Wiki and Discord Guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TArpjoT2VM Here are all the links you need to play, enjoy and stay updated on Bizzare Lineage: Bizzare Lineage Trello (Coming Soon - Confirmed on Discord) Bizzare Lineage Wiki (Community) Bizzare Lineage Discord Bizzare Lineage Game Page Bizzare Lineage Roblox Community The best places to check out first as both a new and experienced player are the BL Trello and Wiki. These have the most extensive information on the game for all aspects like progression, grinding, and any miscellaneous aspects of the game you want to look up. They have info on: All the basic mechanics All Stands All Specs All Fighting Styles All Enemies and Bosses All Raids & Raid Shop Info All Locations All NPCs All Accessories The list goes on and if you're looking for a place to get constant announcements and updates then the BL Discord is the place to be. It pays to keep track of patch notes since it's an RPG game so expect buffs, nerfs and changes to stands, specs and fighting styles. Especially because it's also a PVP game. Plus, the Discord is also useful for the Questions channel where you can check out the FAQ in the pins or ask a specific question yourself. There are always testers and experienced players online that can answer. That's it for my Bizzare Lineage Trello board, Wiki page and Discord server guide. Check out our Bizzare Lineage codes for free goodies in the game. The post Bizzare Lineage Trello, Wiki and Discord appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Friday, February 27, 2026 6:42 AM KAIZEN Locations & Map Guide – Boss, Chest, Weapon, Style       Below you'll find images containing the marked locations of all world bosses, chests and late-game weapons and fighting styles in KAIZEN like Soul Split Katana or Heavenly. For the sake of clarity I'll list the chest locations in a separate section to avoid clutter. Here's my KAIZEN map and location guide. Table of contents All KAIZEN World Boss, Late-game Weapons & Styles Locations All KAIZEN Chest Locations All KAIZEN World Boss, Late-game Weapons & Styles Locations Boss Locations + Late-game Weapons and Fighting Styles Here are all the World Boss locations in KAIZEN as well as some important NPCs for late-game weapons and fighting styles. The list below goes into more detail. If something is not on the map it'll usually be in villages you'll visit during standard progression or in Raids which you can access via the Gojo Raids NPC or via the Raid Lobby from the main menu. For example, you'll need a minimum Level 70 for the Death Painting/Choso raid to farm materials for Blood Manipulation. Here's a more detailed list of the important locations on the map above. Eso (World Boss): Farm for Blood Scythe (Top 2 weapon) and Eso Core for Rot Technique. Uraume (World Boss): Farm for Frost Fangs (Top 3 weapon) and Uraume Core for Cryofrost Technique. Gojo (World Boss): Farm for Six Eyes Essence for Limitless Technique and Gojo Hand Band CE accessory. Toji (NPC): Farm Heavenly Essence from Toji Raid and use it at Toji NPC to buy Heavenly fighting style. Maki (NPC): You can buy the Soul Split Katana from her (Top 1 best weapon) using Soul Cleaving Steel and Cursed Embers from Maki raid. BF S/Black Flash Seller (NPC) and Itadori (World Boss): Farm Black Flash Essence from Itadori boss and then use it to buy Black Flash fighting style at BF S. Sukuna (World Boss): Farm Finger #3 here for the King Curses Technique (You'll also need Finger #1 from Finger Bearer boss at Cursed Passage above JJK Tech and Sendai). Related: KAIZEN Tier Lists for Weapon/Fighting Style and Cursed Technique All KAIZEN Chest Locations Check out the drops below Here are all chest locations in KAIZEN. Chests all have random drops and the list of rewards you can get from them include: EXP Yen Clan Spins Energy Purity Tokens: Used to change the color of your cursed energy. Stat Purity Token: Used to respec/reset your stats. Cursed Essence: Used to craft the Jet Black sword at Elian in the Sorcerers Arena (Marked above). That's it for my all KAIZEN world boss, chest, weapon and fighting style locations guide. Check out my KAIZEN Clan tier list for the best clan options. The post KAIZEN Locations & Map Guide – Boss, Chest, Weapon, Style appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Friday, February 27, 2026 6:41 AM All Honkai Star Rail skins and cosmetics in Fortnite       Fortnite has quite a collection of Gaming Legend skins, and this roster consistently grows through frequent updates. Honkai: Star Rail has joined the lineup, with a few skins and other cosmetics you can add to your locker. If you're a fan of both games, this is a crossover you won't want to miss out on, as it comes with plenty of assets to be excited about. If you're unsure what's available and how to get the items included, here are all of the Honkai: Star Rail skins and cosmetics you can get in Fortnite. Table of contents Honkai Star Rail skins in Fortnite Honkai Star Rail accessories in Fortnite How to get Blade for free in Fortnite Honkai Star Rail skins in Fortnite Screenshot by Destructoid There are two Honkai: Star Rail skins you can unlock in Fortnite, plus an array of accessories to go with them. All items featured in this collaboration are available in the item shop, which means you need to spend V-Bucks to unlock them. The number of available assets may grow in the future, as collaborations like this one are often expanded upon from time to time. As any new Honkai: Star Rail options become available, we'll add them here. Skin Image Price Kafka 1,500 V-Bucks for her and her Back Bling 1,500 V-Bucks for her, her Back Bling, and her Pickaxe Blade 1,500 V-Bucks for him and his Back Bling 1,500 V-Bucks for him, his Back Bling, and his Pickaxe Honkai Star Rail accessories in Fortnite There are four accessory items you can get to go with Kafka and Blade. These items can be bundled with them for a discounted price or bought separately. For now, the only additional collaboration assets are Back Blings and Pickaxes. Name Type Image Price Red Spider Lily Back Bling 300 V-Bucks Shard Sword Pickaxe 800 V-Bucks Twilight Trill Back Bling 300 V-Bucks Kafka's Sword Pickaxe 800 V-Bucks How to get Blade for free in Fortnite Screenshot by Destructoid Although Kafka and Blade are primarily available for purchase through the Fortnite item shop, there is a second way to unlock Blade if you have and play Honkai: Star Rail. With a qualifying purchase through the Epic Games Store for their original game, Blade can be unlocked for free in Fortnite. A Honkai: Star Rail purchase is still necessary, so he's not truly free if you think about it this way, but you can still acquire him as a free bonus for buying something else. All offers you can purchase to obtain him are as follows, and are also listed in the shop. The Nameless Glory Honor Badge Special Pass Exclusive Giftbox Oneiric Shard ×980 The Nameless Medal Oneiric Shard ×1980 Oneiric Shard ×3280 Oneiric Shard ×6480 This offer works whether you've made one of these purchases in the past or if you go to get one after Blade's release. The promotion started on Feb. 26 and will run "for as long as Honkai: Star Rail is both accessible through the Epic Games Store and Honkai: Star Rail is using Epic's payments," according to the Epic Store page. If you're looking for some tasks to tackle while you traverse around the island in your new Honkai: Star Rail skins, there are plenty to choose from. Consider using Treasure Cannons to collect items for the base, touching a Zero Point Shard to investigate its mysterious effects, finding Human Bill, and completing Job Boards. The post All Honkai Star Rail skins and cosmetics in Fortnite appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Friday, February 27, 2026 6:16 AM Marathon Shells tier list: All runners ranked for solo and squads       Marathon has seven different Runner Shells available at launch, and you'll need to pick what suits your playstyle the most. Shells are unique playstyles that you can choose before you begin a round. Think of them like advanced suits that determine your in-game abilities and traits. Every Shell also has unique gadgets to use in the battle. As you might have imagined, some Shells already appear to be ahead of the curve. However, their strengths and weaknesses also depend on whether you're playing solo or in a squad. Table of contents Marathon Runner Shells solo tier list S-tier A-tier B-tier Marathon Runner Shells squads tier list S-tier A-tier B-tier Marathon Runner Shells solo tier list Solo play in Marathon appears to be quite dangerous as of writing. You can get ganked by opponents while trying to counter the UESC threat all on your own. Hence, you'll need Shells that can do almost everything on their own and don't rely on their allies too much. Screenshot by Destructoid S-tier Shell Reason Recon While I love playing Recon in a group, the class can do equally well alone. The tracking tick allows you track and find the location of the enemy. Having this knowledge is key since you can fight on your own terms. It also reduces the chance of you getting ganked by the enemy (more so if they're in a group). The class' Prime Ability allows you to figure out the exact location of the enemy, which is even better than the tick. Moreover, he directly counters other Shells that have invisibility in their kit. Assassin If you're playing alone, you have to be on the offensive. In my experience, playing defensive while solo can be dangerous. When you have the ability to be invisible, you can catch the enemy unaware. Smoke Screen also allows you an escape route if things don't go as per your plan. However, you'll want to be careful with Assassin. Don't engage head-on, and wait for the opportunity to arise. This Shell also raises the scope for you to third-party. Vandal Vandal is an excellent choice for those who don't want something simpler than either Recon or Assassin. Vandal has plenty of abilities to boost her speed. You can use Microjets for double jump mid-air, or use the Power Slide to escape enemy fire. That said, Vandal takes time to learn and master, as you'll want to be extremely mobile on your run. Once you master her, Vandal could be the best solo Runner Shell in the entire game. A-tier Shell Reason Destroyer The Destroyer is one of the most well-rounded Shells, and very easy to master. The Ultimate is out of this world as it can nuke enemies to oblivion. The Flash Shield provides you with protection if you get caught in the open. His health is pretty high that allows you to recover from mistakes that you might make as a beginner. Additionally, his Thursters provide him with that tiny boost, which can be game-changing in certain situations. B-tier Shell Reason Thief Thief is pretty fun if you like being a 'thief' on a run. You can swoop around and steal directly from your opponents, and your drone will do the scouting for you. The Grapple is fantastic for either gaining the high ground or escaping from a murky situation. However, she doesn't have any traits that can give her an advantage in a straight fight. When you're fighting alone, you'll need that extra support for winning the fight. Triage Triage is the only Shell with healing abilities, but they are pretty useless if you're not playing in a squad. While you can always heal yourself, that's not the optimum way to use the class and its powers. He has the ability to supercharge his weapon, but that's not even close to the potential firepower of Shells like Destroyer, Recon, and Assassin. Marathon Runner Shells squads tier list The dynamics change drastically when you're playing Marathon in squads. For starters, some of the runners that are almost unusable in solo play become viable. Screenshot by Destructoid S-tier Shell Reason Recon Recon not only excels in solo play, but he is also excellent with groups. Since you can figure out the location of the enemies, it allows you pass the information to your teammates. Ideally, you would want to play with aggressive Shells like Destroyer and Assassin, who will do the bulk of damage. Triage While Triage is pretty useless in solo, he's a must-have in every team. At some point, every team will come under enemy fire. Having Triage ensures that all your allies stay alive, and you can heal them from a distance. You can also share the benefits of the healing consumables among all your allies, which saves more resources. Thief Since the drone can scout your opponents, this completely changes the dynamic when you're playing as a group. The simple use of marking the enemies for your allies is absolutely godsend in certain situations. Plus, you can always steal from your opponents to get some valuable loot. A-tier Shell Reason Destroyer The Destroyer is one of the most well-rounded Shells, and more so if you're playing in a group. The Flash Shield allows you to protect your teammates, who can fire from behind it without taking any damage. His Prime ability will allow you to turn on the offensive when you're fighting a group while your allies are down. Assassin While Assassin's invisibility and smoke still remain viable in group play, they're no longer as overpowered. Moreover, the abilities don't have any direct synergy with most other Shell abilities, which is a bit of a bummer. B-tier Shell Reason Vandal Vandal is an excellent choice in teams since her mobility has no negatives. You can move more quickly and jump higher, which can help your team in certain situations. You can also survive on your own if you get separated from your allies. However, she has nothing worth noting in a group play, which is the exact opposite of how she operates in solo play. You'll notice that Rook is missing from the lists. Honestly, I have yet to ascertain what value he truly offers. While Rook is a great Shell, you can't customize the loadout to your liking. If you're down on resources, he is a great choice. Otherwise, there isn't much use in playing as Rook over the other Shells. The post Marathon Shells tier list: All runners ranked for solo and squads appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Friday, February 27, 2026 4:06 AM How to sabotage UESC comms antenna in North or South Relay in Marathon       One of the starter contracts in Marathon, aka Welcome to Tau Ceti 2/2, tasks you with sabotaging a UESC comms antenna. While the task isn't very difficult, it can be tricky. On one hand, the game doesn't give you the exact location unless you're very close to the spot. On the other hand, you have to take care of the UESC and rival runners. This guide will help you to complete the task as quickly as possible so that you can move on to the more advanced contracts. UESC comms antenna location in Marathon The first task is to locate the UESC comms antenna. There are two antennas to find: one in the North Relay and the other in the South Relay. Both are named locations on the Perimeter map, so finding them isn't a difficult task. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid The trickier aspect of the quest is to locate the antenna. When you open the map, the antenna isn't displayed, and the quest marker appears only when you're about 80m away. I completed the quest at the South Relay location because it was closer to where I had spawned. Image via Bungie The antenna in the South Relay is close northern part of the location, located by a one-storeyed room. It's quite close to the East Wall, and I have marked its location in the image above. Approach the tower, and you'll get the option to interact with it. Image via Bungie Interact with the comms antenna, and the sabotage will be complete. Once you complete your run, you'll be able to claim your rewards from the menu. Once you clear the initial batch of contracts, you can then gain access to more advanced contracts like Introducing: Traxus. You can complete them to get better rewards, and also unlock more factions, which has its own set of rewards. Since this is a beginner quest, you don't have to focus much on any specific Runner Shell. You can use whatever is available and try to play in a squad to make it easier to finish the contract. The post How to sabotage UESC comms antenna in North or South Relay in Marathon appeared first on Destructoid.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Friday, February 27, 2026 7:41 AM PlayStation May Stop Releasing Single-Player Games on PC       In a recent podcast. The post PlayStation May Stop Releasing Single-Player Games on PC appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.