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GamersHeroes Sunday, March 22, 2026 5:16 PM Surreal Open-World RPG Dread Delusion Now Available on Consoles       An open-world RPG brimming with strange places and dark perils, Lovely Hellplace and Dread XP's Dread Delusion is now available on consoles. The post Surreal Open-World RPG Dread Delusion Now Available on Consoles appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Sunday, March 22, 2026 2:15 PM Twin Soul Interview – Noboru Hotta's Rhythm-Action Adventure!       Helping with rhythm game staples like Rez and Space Channel 5, we spoke with CORE8 CEO Noboru Hotta at Day of the Devs about Twin Soul's mission to have us all play, explore, and be moved. The post Twin Soul Interview – Noboru Hotta's Rhythm-Action Adventure! appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Sunday, March 22, 2026 1:53 PM CookieRun DevNow Showcase Highlights Open World Adventure, Chapter 2, and More       Aiming for (even more) global domination, CookieRun: New World, CookieRun: Crumble, and CookieRun: Kingdom - Chapter 2 were unveiled during the recent CookieRun DevNow Showcase. The post CookieRun DevNow Showcase Highlights Open World Adventure, Chapter 2, and More appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Sunday, March 22, 2026 12:30 PM SEED Preview – A Dynamic MMO With Collaboration, Growth & Björk!       Fostering a strong sense of community, SEED's dynamic MMO world of Avesta is looking to bring players together on a grand scale as we get through this thing called life. The post SEED Preview – A Dynamic MMO With Collaboration, Growth & Björk! appeared first on GamersHeroes.

GamersHeroes Sunday, March 22, 2026 12:23 PM MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Amazing Guardians Featuring Peni Parker Revealed       The second revealed team for ARC SYSTEM WORKS, Marvel Games, and PlayStation Publishing's MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, the Amazing Guardians featuring Spider-Man, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, and Peni Parker will enter the fray of this 4v4 fighter. The post MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls Amazing Guardians Featuring Peni Parker Revealed appeared first on GamersHeroes.

Kotaku Sunday, March 22, 2026 7:25 PM New Zealand Man Has Pinball Machines Confiscated After Drug Raid On Home Arcade       The owner of the "Kimzone" was suspected of using his arcade collection as a front for selling drugs

Kotaku Sunday, March 22, 2026 5:19 PM Scary Good Spring Steam Sale Deals On Horror Games       Every day can be Halloween if you load up your Steam library properly

Siliconera Sunday, March 22, 2026 3:00 PM Pokemon TCG: The Best Perfect Order Cards       Lumiose City, the setting of Pokemon Legends Z-A, is the focus of the latest Pokemon Trading Card Game set. We've seen a few new Megas recently, of course! But this expansion actually gets a lot more into the world and characters of Z-A. What, then, are the best Perfect Order cards? We'll get into that too! The coolest Pokemon TCG Perfect Order cards Mega Zygarde ex is the obvious centerpiece of the set, both in flash and substance. It's big, and the energy costs make it sort of unwieldy, but you'd probably feel pretty powerful if you got it up and going! Its three-energy attack deals 200 damage and makes it a bit more resistant to damage, and its five-energy attack flips a coin for each opponent and deals 150 to them on a heads. It's also fun to see more Z-A characters. Jacinthe, Tarragon and Naveen get their own cards, and for a franchise (and, frankly, genre) that has often struggled with representation, we'll note that these characters getting a bit more time is welcome. You can also spend some time in the city and eat a galette! Photo by Siliconera The most interesting Perfect Order cards This definitely falls into "interesting" because it feels way too unwieldy to be meta-relevant, but there's a combo in this set that feels great to pull off. Combining Vivillon and Decidueye ex — yeah, two stage twos — gets you a lot! You can use Vivillon's ability to shuffle your opponent's hand and have them draw to four cards, and then Decidueye's ability makes it ignore energy costs if the opponent has exactly four cards. Which means it gets a no-cost 240-damage attack that also discards an energy. A new stall candidate joins the fray in the form of Turtonator. Its Shell Spikes ability makes an opponent discard an energy if it's damaged. Dewgong lets you move Water energy to your Active as much as you'd like, which could be handy with unpredictability or transferring energy from a beaten-up ally. This might be a fun combo with Lapras ex and its Hydro Turn attack, which does more damage with more energy and forces its own retreat at the end. Photo by Siliconera The most meta-relevant Pokemon TCG Perfect Order cards Never before has this one been so clear! It's Meowth ex. Like Lumineon V and Tapu Lele GX before it, it's a utility play, with a Last-Ditch Catch ability that lets you search for a Supporter when you put it on your bench. And they seem to be setting up this sort of ability for the long haul! "Last-Ditch" is now a sort of keyword, limiting abilities like it to one per turn. This may stop some legendary one-turn wins, but also? The game could use some balancing, so we welcome the attempt. In addition, we've got a few new Special Energy to use! Growing Grass Energy gives a Pokemon of the type an extra 20 HP. Rocky Fighting Energy prevents status effects from attacks. Telepathic Psychic Energy lets you search for Basics as a bonus when you attach it. These all seem like nice bonuses, and will probably make it into decks as long as they don't have abilities that need energy cards to be basic. We'll also mention Aromatisse, with the ability to pull two Psychic energy from your deck every turn and accelerate strategies, and Barbaracle, which similarly accelerates by attaching an extra Fighting energy each turn. The cutest Perfect Order cards This set has a few good ones! Our favorite might be Shinx, with an upbeat thick-lined illustration from artist Saboteri. An earnest Clefairy and calmer Dedenne are close runners-up. Seel looks like it's having a good time, and we're endeared to Snorlax doing its best to fit in the frame. The Illustration Rares also have a few standouts, like Rowlet and two alternative takes on those Dedenne and Clefairy. It's honestly nice that Perfect Order only clocks in at 88 normal cards and 124 total, after the whopper that was Ascended Heroes, but it does mean fewer of these full-art chase cards to admire. The latest Pokemon Trading Card Game set, Mega Evolution: Perfect Order, will launch March 27, 2026. For more on the game, check out our Pokemon TCG archive. The post Pokemon TCG: The Best Perfect Order Cards appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Sunday, March 22, 2026 6:52 PM All Retro Rewind New Release Unique VHS tapes and SKU Codes       Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator has a list of Unique VHS tapes that can appear in the New Releases section, and they're all based on real-life movies. While the tapes and their names are completely made up, they're clearly adapted from popular movies we have had in real life. This guide will provide you with a complete list of all such tapes that can appear in New Releases when you're trying to purchase a tape. All Unique VHS tapes and SKU Codes in Retro Rewind Unique VHS tapes are different from ordinary ones. For starters, they only appear under the 'New Releases' section. Second, you'll need to manually own the tape before you can choose to use the SKU Code to order a pirated version. These also include only VHS tapes that have unique posters that refer to the original movies. Screenshot by Destructoid Unique VHS name Original Movie Genre BAD BAX Mad Max (1979) Action [13334] Die Trying Die Hard (1988) Action [22664] Jumbo Manhunt First Blood (1982) Action [19654] Phantom Patrol Ghostbusters (1984) Comedy [27593] The Color Violet The Color Purple (1985) Drama [10693] Poetry is Dead Dead Poets Society (1989) Drama [22834] Rain Woman Thelma & Louise (1991) Drama [19759] Holiday Break-in Home Alone (1990) Xmas [23771] Xenocat Alien (1979) Sci-Fi [27356] X-Terminate The Terminator (1984) Sci-Fi [48825] Galactic Revellion IV Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977) Sci-Fi [22211] Forward to the Past Back to the Future (1985) Sci-Fi [26621] Pimpleface Scarface (1983) Police [18610] Phone Home E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Kid [23336] The Static Haunting Poltergeist (1982) Horror [48927] Hell Hotel The Shining (1980) Horror [14442] Bad Dreams on Mel Road A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) Horror [12286] 13 Bodies Friday the 13th (1980) Horror [21599] Kronan the Berserker Conan the Barbarian (1982) Fantasy [45691] Draconic Park Jurassic Park (1993) Fantasy [16064] SKU Codes are applicable for all types of VHS tapes that you can obtain in the game, and having them will allow you to pirate any movie you want. The post All Retro Rewind New Release Unique VHS tapes and SKU Codes appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Sunday, March 22, 2026 6:24 PM How to slaughter livestock in Crimson Desert – Ben's Request guide       One of the quests in Crimson Desert, aka Ben's Request, requires you to kill livestock, and it's not as simple as you might imagine. Unlike wild animals that you can simply attack with your weapons, livestock is treated as stolen goods, so the process to kill them will be different. To begin the activity, there are several steps to complete, which start with finding the correct tool. Table of contents How to kill livestock in Crimson Desert Steal livestock Kill the livestock What do you get from killing livestock in Crimson Desert How to kill livestock in Crimson Desert The process of slaughtering livestock begins with you stealing one. To do that, you'll need a Mask. You can buy the mask from a market vendor named Grimrak. You'll find the vendor near the lower cliffs, south of Hernand Church. Masks can also drop from defeated bandits. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid While Grimrak will sell you the mask, there's another NPC named Edmond. He will buy stolen livestock from you. Steal livestock Once you've equipped the mask, approach a farm animal. Wait until the Steal prompt appears, and you can then pick up the animal. The moment you do this, a Theft alert meter will appear around you. Don't get spotted by an NPC, as this will put a bounty on you. If any NPC does not spot you, the meter will disappear on its own. Kill the livestock Once the area is clear, drop the animal. However, you won't be able to get a kill option. Instead, use a bow and arrow to shoot at it. Once the animal is dead, you'll be able to get its meat and materials. You can also use a melee weapon to do the same task. The process is pretty much the same. What do you get from killing livestock in Crimson Desert Image via Pearl Abyss Killing livestock isn't necessary, as you can sell a stolen one in the Black Market. That will get you more money, but you can kill them to get meat. This will prevent you from having to buy any meat from the vendor, which is required to feed your pets. Additionally, meat is also required for its healing abilities when you've taken damage in combat. If you're specifically looking to complete Ben's Request, you'll need to steal a sheep and then slaughter it. There's no alternative way to complete the quest, so keep that in mind. The post How to slaughter livestock in Crimson Desert – Ben's Request guide appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Sunday, March 22, 2026 4:53 PM An interesting anime arcade racer is right around the corner, but it's the fact the devs are returning to a 30-year-old franchise that has my attention       Can't say I didn't roll my eyes reading the Steam page blurb for Screamer: "High-octane action and anime aesthetics collide in this arcade racing game, featuring fighting mechanics and a storyline that hits hard." But the name—boy, that rings a bell. Even racing game enthusiasts might not appreciate just how long Milestone has been in the business. The Italian game developer's story goes all the way back to 1994, making it the same age as me. And now they are returning to their roots, at least as far as the franchise of choice is concerned. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrw05Bxoa9A We're both still going strong, Milestone and I. They are primarily known for the annual MotoGP releases these days, but they've kept themselves busy with an additional release or two each year alongside those. From the WRC franchise to branded arcade titles like 2021's Hot Wheels Unleashed and its 2023 sequel, they have an impressive portfolio. (I, meanwhile, continue to put out a steady stream of bemused snark, which is almost as good.) Now, Milestone's oldest franchise is coming back to the fore with an interesting mix of old and new in the form of Screamer, an arcade racer with anime aesthetics and an unusual departure from their previous output. I will definitely be watching with interest, if only because the third entry in the series, 1997's Screamer Rally, is a core memory for me, as one of the very first games I ever played. They say you never forget your first, but I can't quite recall which game kickstarted my love of the medium—I remember playing the original Prince of Persia, a forgotten puzzle game called Rings of the Magi, and Monolith's horror shooter Blood as some of the earliest games I launched via DOS prompts. https://youtu.be/oNaXtGTiQUM?si=Q4fQBQMaS0f-ewq-&t=23 Screamer Rally was right alongside those firsts for me, and I actually picked it back up a few years ago for a lark because I could never beat it as a kid. Four leagues of successive difficulties, with extra tracks and faster AI layered atop the existing challenge, and a genuine rally-like control scheme that forced you to drift around corners somewhat precisely. This time, on the more stable side of thirty, I won fairly easily. With multiple track surfaces, cars with different characteristics, and many options to tinker with your car before the race (hint: the Arizona desert handles very much like snow!), Screamer Rally makes for a pretty good outing for 1997. As is often the case with old games, it's the soundtrack that stands the test of time best, with its fascinating mix of goa and acid trance inspirations making it a good "holy crap, a deadline is approaching, better lock in but without a knot in the stomach" playlist to put on. Make no mistake, the new Screamer has nothing to do with the old one. But it brought back some nice memories by its mere existence, and for that, I'm thankful. The post An interesting anime arcade racer is right around the corner, but it's the fact the devs are returning to a 30-year-old franchise that has my attention appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Sunday, March 22, 2026 4:25 PM All Unpackaged Trade Goods (Black Market) vendor locations in Crimson Desert and how to sell       Unpackaged Trade Goods are something you'll come across occasionally in Crimson Desert, but the game doesn't explain what you can do with them. If you try to sell them to the ordinary traders, they will refuse to accept them. However, you'll have to dump these items if you want to keep your inventory light. Thankfully, there are dedicated vendors that will help you deal with the Unpackaged Trade Goods. Table of contents All Unpackaged Trade Goods vendor locations in Crimson Desert Hernand Pailune How to sell Unpackaged Trade Goods at the Vendor All Unpackaged Trade Goods vendor locations in Crimson Desert To dispose of Unpackaged Trade Goods, you'll need to sell them at Goldleaf Trading Posts. There, you'll find Black Market Traders who will accept the Unpackaged Trade Goods. So far, I have found them in Hernand and in Pailune. I have marked their locations so that you can find them easily. Hernand Screenshot and remix by Destructoid Pailune Screenshot and remix by Destructoid Once you're at these locations, you'll find small shops with gremlins as the vendors. You can sell the Unpackaged Trade Goods to them. I will upload more locations once I find them on the map. When you're exploring the lands, look for small red-colored tent icons on the minimap: these are the Goldlead Trading Post locations where you'll find the Black Market Traders. How to sell Unpackaged Trade Goods at the Vendor Interact with the vendor and open the Sell menu. Then, choose the item that you want to sell, and decide its quantity. Confirm the sale, and you'll receive money in return. This will also empty storage inventory spaces that were earlier occupied by the items. You'll also need the point on the main storyline where you'll have to take out a corrupt Goldleaf merchant. This will allow you to trade the Unpackaged Trade Goods with the Black Market traders. This moment comes in Chapter 3 when you defeat Hornsplitter, and the following scene will introduce you to the first Goldleaf Trading Post. The post All Unpackaged Trade Goods (Black Market) vendor locations in Crimson Desert and how to sell appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Sunday, March 22, 2026 3:59 PM How to open and complete the Spire of Insight in Crimson Desert       Crimson Desert's Abyss is a mystical, elevated plane of existence that lies above the corporeal reality below. Though in the heavens, it is invisible to the naked eye, and only those gifted with its touch can ever reach it. A lot of what you do in the Abyss is mandatory, but the game is also filled with optional Abyss puzzles and quests that let you unlock new fast travel spots and even abilities and skills. The place is usually accessed through various Spires, and the Spire of Insight is an especially puzzling one. So if you are an avid explorer and came across this impressive building, here's how you can open it and solve the puzzles inside. How to open and solve the Spire of Insight Screenshot by Destructoid The first time you come across the Spire of Insight, you will notice that it is absolutely covered in thick, thorny roots that block any and all access to it. To clear them, all you need to do is fire up your Blinding Light ability and focus the light onto the brambles, burning them to ash. Once the roots are gone, you will then be given your first puzzle: unlocking the Spire's door. To do it, pick up one of the pebbles lying on the ground and place it in the bowl sticking out from the door. Doing so will open them and grant you access to the library within. There are three levels you need to climb to reach the Abyss gate at the top, and each of them requires you to place items in the bowls. The necessary items are drawn on the massive book in front of the bowls, and if you don't want to go out looking for them yourself, here's what you need to do for each level. - Solution beyond this point - The first bowl asks you to place a gravestone in it. You can find it immediately to the right of the bowl and book, on a desk beneath the bookshelves. The ink and quill are located in this hidden room. Screenshot by Destructoid The second bowl requires a telescope and an ink and quill. Both are located behind you, the first being left on a desk and the other being to the right, through a door in the wall leading into a study. The ink and quill are on the study desk beneath the window. The celestial sits between two bookshelves. An alchemy recipe for gold bars is there, too. Screenshot by Destructoid The third bowl asks you for a sundial, a celestial, and a small map rotator. The first and the last are found on the bookshelves, while the celestial sits on the floor between a couple of bookshelves to the right of the bowl. Next to the celestial, you'll also find an alchemy recipe for gold bars, which are a fantastic source of income. After the third bowl is filled up, the elevator will take you to the top, where an Abyss Gate grants you access to several connected Abyss puzzles and, therefore, several potential Abyss Artifacts that you need to level up and upgrade skills and abilities. The post How to open and complete the Spire of Insight in Crimson Desert appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Sunday, March 22, 2026 2:30 PM Best players for FC 26 O Maestro da Copa Evolution       The O Maestro da Copa Evolution is now live in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and you can choose to upgrade a card of your liking. Available for 80,000 coins, you can use this evolution to upgrade a CAM as long as it meets the requirements. Let's look at the best choices for the evolution based on the requirements and the offered boosts. Table of contents FC 26 O Maestro da Copa Evolution requirements FC 26 O Maestro da Copa Evolution upgrades Best players to use in O Maestro da Copa Evolution FC 26 O Maestro da Copa Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of O Maestro da Copa Evolution in FC 26. Overall: Max 88 Defending: Max 80 Total Positions: Max 3 PlayStyle: Max 10 PlayStyle+: Max 2 Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars Position: CAM FC 26 O Maestro da Copa Evolution upgrades The evolution has five levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfill. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +20|90 Shooting: +20|88 Dribbling: +25|92 Composure: +20|88 PlayStyles: Rapid, Power Shot|9 Level 2 upgrades Pace: +20|90 Curve: +25|89 Vision: +25|92 PlayStyles: Incisive Pass|9 Roles: Shadow Striker++, Classic 10++ Level 3 upgrades Agility: +25|91 Balance: +20|90 Ball control: +25|92 Free Kick: +20|88 Positions: ST PlayStyles: Low Driven Shot|9 Level 4 upgrades Long Passing: +20|91 Reactions: +20|88 Short Passing: +25|92 Skills: +4 PlayStyles+: Technical|2 Roles: False 9++ Level 5 upgrades Crossing: +20|86 Jumping: +15|80 Stamina: +20|90 Strength: +15|75 Weak Foot: +3|4 PlayStyles+: Low Driven Shot|2 Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 2 upgrade requirements Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game. Level 3 upgrade requirements Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game. Level 4 upgrade requirements Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game. Level 5 upgrade requirements Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game. Best players to use in O Maestro da Copa Evolution Here are some of my best recommendations for inclusion in the evolution. Moleiro Future Stars Linda Caicedo TOTW Enzo Millot FC Fantasy Xavi Simons Primetime Dumornay Thunderstruck Rodrigo Mora Future Stars Estevao Primetime Noni Madueke Winter Wildcards Noor FC Fantasy Hero Claudio Pizzaro Winter Wildcards Hero The post Best players for FC 26 O Maestro da Copa Evolution appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Sunday, March 22, 2026 1:30 PM How to farm unlimited Abyss Artifacts in Crimson Desert       Abyss Artifacts allow you to improve the skills of all playable characters in Crimson Desert, but they come in limited amounts. However, the current build seems to have a glitch that allows you to collect as many Abyss Artifacts as required. While the process is grindy and requires a bit of time (circa five minutes for one), it can be a great way to power up your characters early in the game. While I am unsure when this method will get patched out, it still works as of writing. Crimson Desert Abyss Artifacts exploit explained To exploit this glitch, you'll need to be in Chapter 3 and on the The Face Behind the Mask questline. You'll find the Seed of Unease subquest at this step. If you're past this point, there's sadly no other alternative. You gain an Abyss Artifact when you gain experience points. Whenever the experience meter (shown in the bottom left of the screen) fills up, you gain an Abyss Artifact. Image via Pearl Abyss You have to track the Reed Devil during the Seed of Unease subquest. On the way, you'll find different totems. When you reach the first one, there will be a few minions along with the Reed Devil. First, defeat the minions, and reduce one-third of the Reed Devil's health to make him retreat. If you want to complete the objective, you'll need to track the Reed Devil. However, don't do that. Instead, go below the first totem, and you'll find two more totems. When you go near these totems, they will rotate and spawn more minions. You can keep repeating this process as many times as you want to farm experience points. This will also keep filling up the experience meter, and you'll keep getting more Abyss Artifact. So if you're yet to reach Chapter 3, be prepared to use this method to get yourself some advanced skill upgrades that otherwise should be available only after you clear the latter chapters. The post How to farm unlimited Abyss Artifacts in Crimson Desert appeared first on Destructoid.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, March 22, 2026 12:02 PM Minecraft Dungeons II Announced For PC and Console       A trailer was also released. The post Minecraft Dungeons II Announced For PC and Console appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

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GamersHeroes Sunday, March 22, 2026 11:51 AM Single-Player Action Roguelite Don't Lose Aggro Entering Steam Early Access April 15       Created by 15-year tanking veteran Oren Koren, single player action-roguelike Don't Lose Aggro will enter Steam Early Access April 15. The post Single-Player Action Roguelite Don't Lose Aggro Entering Steam Early Access April 15 appeared first on GamersHeroes.

Kotaku Sunday, March 22, 2026 11:18 AM Crimson Desert Dev Apologizes For Not Disclosing AI Generated Art As It Works To Remove It       Developer Pearl Abyss apologizes for its inclusion and promises to replace the slop with new art

Kotaku Sunday, March 22, 2026 11:15 AM Moderators Work To Preserve Massive Database Of Visual Novel Games After Founder Dies       The loss of Yoran 'Yorhel' Heling has site moderators working to figure out a preservation strategy

Kotaku Sunday, March 22, 2026 9:44 AM Mario Kart Tour Now Rated 18+ In Some Places As Regulators Crack Down On In-Game Gambling       North American ESRB ratings are bucking global trends

PCGamesN Sunday, March 22, 2026 11:46 AM Pearl Abyss confirms Crimson Desert "unintentionally included" AI-generated assets, and promises to remove them       Crimson Desert developer Pearl Abyss admits "experimental generative-AI tools" were used in early iteration, and should have been replaced.

PCGamesN Sunday, March 22, 2026 11:05 AM Blox Fruits codes (March 2026)       Full list of every working new Blox Fruits code, all checked and ready to redeem in Roblox, for free beli, fruits, 2x exp boosts, reset stats, and more.

PCGamesN Sunday, March 22, 2026 10:57 AM Sorry, arachnophobes, Ark's giant spiders just got a lot more horrifying       The Ark Survival Ascended Araneo TLC patch will elevate the giant spider off the ground, giving it the ability to ambush prey from above.

PCGamesN Sunday, March 22, 2026 8:29 AM Marathon's Cryo Archive is a hit, but Bungie admits it needs to be more accessible       The Marathon Cryo Archive is an incredible endgame mission reminiscent of Destiny raids, but Bungie knows it has too many restrictions.

PCGamesN Sunday, March 22, 2026 7:12 AM An unprecedented sale just skyrocketed Call of Duty Modern Warfare above Black Ops 7. Is it a clue to what's next?       The 2019 Call of Duty Modern Warfare is currently 90% off in the Steam Spring Sale, leading to bigger player counts than the modern game.

PCGamesN Sunday, March 22, 2026 5:00 AM Lost in Random: The Eternal Die proves roguelikes don't need to fill 100 hours       One of the best Hades-style roguelikes I've played, Lost in Random: The Eternal Die offers unique mechanics and doesn't outstay its welcome.

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, March 22, 2026 7:00 AM RPS Verdict: Anime racer Screamer slides sideways into success with its colourful, characterful driving       Ed (RPS in peace) has, finally, posthumously, got his wish: another Screamer. This one's gone all cyberpunk and/or anime-styled, with a heavy focus on story – it follows multiple, multinational merc-drivers entering a lightly murderous racing tournament – but can it still deliver on drifty driving thrills? After much practice, Mark and James both avoided clattering into the track barriers long enough to find out. Read more

Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Sunday, March 22, 2026 6:00 AM The Sunday Papers       Sundays are for waking up in a Holiday Inn and finding that the breakfast buffet hash browns are glued to the bottom of the serving pan. Tarnation! I bellow like an enraged thunder god, like Vesuvius at full bloom, and stab the tray wildly with my knife and fork. I am dragged away by heavyset teenagers, who are about to heave me into the canal when I protest that I haven't yet finished writing the weekly Sunday Papers article for prominent videogame website Rock Paper Shotgun. Shocked, the outsized urchins release me, and I scurry back to my typing desk with a mugful of baked beans. I'll be back for those hash browns. I will have my vengeance. Read more

Siliconera Sunday, March 22, 2026 9:00 AM Once Upon a Witch's Death Is a Tearjerker Manga       When the premise of a series flat out says it involves a character collecting 1,000 tears, you know it's going to be an emotional read. Even though Once Upon a Witch's Death is a series that involves its heroine collecting "happy tears," it's still the kind of manga series that will get you all choked up. That's because even from Meg Raspberry's very first attempts in the first volume, we're seeing a window into heartfelt moments that showcase sympathetic situations. Editor's Note: There will be spoilers for the first volume of the Once Upon a Witch's Death manga below.  Once Upon a Witch's Death kicks off with its premise the moment the manga begins. On Meg Raspberry's 17th birthday, her mentor Faust the Eternal Witch tells her she's cursed to die. In one year, when she turns 18, it will take effect. After confirming it isn't a bad joke, Faust explains that if Meg can nurture a Seed of Life, she can save herself and gain immortality. However, in order to do so, she must fill a glass bottle with 1,000 tears of happiness earned via helping people.  Image via Yen Press Include in affiliate link articles We may earn a commission if you purchase from certain links. Learn more here. Of course, Meg is so impetuous that she actually dashes out to try and fill the jar with joy before giving Faust a chance to completely explain. But things work out in the end and, by the time the apprentice gets back home to her mentor, she's already gotten two.  Once Upon a Witch's Death is packed with emotion. Meg is incredibly expressive. This is mainly played up for comedic effect. Her anguish at finding out about her fate, then learning there's a way to overcome it, to the despair at nobody finding her jokes super funny, is fantastic. Likewise, it's an element that keeps coming up. Enthusiasm and reckless abandon constantly carries her through. So do occasionally dubious attempts to save time and complete her quest. Her second major happy tears attempt sort of starts with her exclaiming, "Why am I trying to make people people feel things the ethical way?" And when getting to the animal testing phase of her hormone-manipulating potion, she goes to an array of sweet animals and says, "Please… die in my place." The extremes it goes to are hilarious. Especially in this manga adaptation.  But it is even more lovely when we do get to the heartwrenching, emotional, happy-cry kinds of moments. Because the Once Upon a Witch's Death manga is filled with those too! It goes all-in right away, with a grieving family in town dealing with the death of the mother and a desire to do something in her memory. Then we move onto watching Meg try and help her best friend Fine fix a watch that belonged to someone she loved. It's all so touching. Meg genuinely does have a talent for connecting with people and helping them, and it's easy to get choked up when she succeeds. Once Upon a Witch's Death is a manga that relies heavily on emotion both to drive Meg's journey and get the reader engrossed, and its first volume succeeds at it. The lead's personality is so huge and entertaining that she inspires joy and can get you crying as a result of her outreach efforts. The scenarios at the outset all do a wonderful job of making you feel for everyone involved. Volume 1 of Once Upon a Witch's Death manga is available now, and Yen Press will release the second volume on July 28, 2026. It also handles the light novel. The anime adaptation is streaming on Crunchyroll. The post Once Upon a Witch's Death Is a Tearjerker Manga appeared first on Siliconera.

Destructoid Sunday, March 22, 2026 10:34 AM Crimson Desert's AI art was placeholder that 'unintentionally' made it into the final build: 'We are taking steps to replace any affected content'       Crimson Desert's AI art was never meant to be in the final build and was created during the game's early days but "unintentionally" made it to release. The developers have apologized for including AI assets and for not disclosing their use of generative technologies, promising to remove all "affected content" and be more transparent in the future. This was shared by Pearl Abyss via the Crimson Desert account on X, following previous allegations of AI assets and art being in the game. We previously mentioned how a certain painting in the Oakenshield Manor in Hernand was potentially AI-generated, though it turned out there were way more suspected AI-generated assets in the game than we initially thought. Now, the developers have vowed to remove and replace all AI content in the game, as well as to be more transparent about its development process down the line. https://twitter.com/CrimsonDesert_/status/2035718975909470706 "During development, some 2D visual props were created as part of early-stage iteration using experimental AI generative tools. These assets helped us rapidly explore tone and atmosphere in the earlier phases of production," the developers wrote. "However, our intention has always been for any such assets to be replaced, following final work and review by our art and development teams." They further added that they "also acknowledge that we should have clearly disclosed our use of AI" and that their plans to replace the assets in question down the line "does not excuse the lack of transparency." Finally, the developers promised to scan the game thoroughly to remove and replace any and all AI-generated content in the game. "We are currently conducting a comprehensive audit of all in-game assets and are taking steps to replace any affected content. Updated assets will be rolled out in upcoming patches," they said. Crimson Desert has been experiencing waves of criticism due to its supposedly clunky controls and technical issues, with the AI discussion further fanning the flames of controversy. It is good to see developers taking full responsibility for their actions, as the use of AI, no matter what, should always be disclosed, and assets generated by it should never be allowed to make it into final builds. I will say that even using it in development isn't such a great idea, as it takes artists' minds towards the average, and that ideation should be done manually and without using any artificial tools. At the end of the day it's their prerogative, though, but they should always tell us so we know what to expect. The post Crimson Desert's AI art was placeholder that 'unintentionally' made it into the final build: 'We are taking steps to replace any affected content' appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Sunday, March 22, 2026 10:00 AM How to complete Haldin bounty in Crimson Desert and capture him       There are several bounties available in Crimson Desert for you to complete and get extra rewards, and capturing Haldin will fetch you the highest amount of Silver. The Haldin bounty is also quite different from the rest in terms of the required efforts. You'll first need to liberate an outpost before you can think about capturing him. Let's look at how to complete all the key steps that are part of this bounty. Table of contents How to start the Haldin bounty in Crimson Desert How to capture Haldin in Crimson Desert How to start the Haldin bounty in Crimson Desert To begin the Haldin bounty, you'll have to liberate at least one Vilkom Outpost. This has to do with the fact that Haldin is hiding in one such outpost (more on that later). The correct outpost is located north of Hook Rapids and Rocca's Hill. I have marked the location in the image below for your ease. Image via Pearl Abyss Before you head to the outpost, you'll need to find the poster for the bounty. You can find it on any of the lamp poles that are located all around Hernand. The exact location will be random. You can also take help from the notice board in Hernand City. Once you accept the poster, you can then begin the bounty by traveling to the Vilkom Outpost. Image via Pearl Abyss You'll also find the Karin Quarry on the way, which has several Bleed Bandits. I didn't find an alternative route, so brace to face some of these bandits and take them down in combat. How to capture Haldin in Crimson Desert Image via Pearl Abyss When you reach the Vilkom Outpost, Haldin will try to hide. However, he will try to flee when he spots you. That's your visual cue to know the target (which will be highlighted on the minimap as well). Get close to him to take him down. Land a few hits, and the option to tie him up with pop up. If you catch him unawares from the back, you should be able to tie him up directly. Once tied, he won't be able to escape. Now, you can concentrate on the remaining enemies. Deal with them, and then return Haldin to the nearest jail to get your 30 Silver. The reward amount will be reduced by half if you manage to kill him during the capture process. The post How to complete Haldin bounty in Crimson Desert and capture him appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Sunday, March 22, 2026 6:12 AM How to get and use Contribution Points in Crimson Desert       Crimson Desert has different factions to interest you in different tasks, and completing those will help you get Contribution Points. Different from your staple currency, Contribution Points can be used to get different items in the game. While you'll have a limited amount of Contribution Points to begin with, you'll be able to get more from in-game activities. Table of contents How to get Contribution Points in Crimson Desert How to use Contribution Points in Crimson Desert How to get Contribution Points in Crimson Desert Contribution Points in Crimson Desert are essentially faction points that you get from completing various faction quests. Every faction has specific tasks and requests you get to complete. These are largely optional content that's different from the main quests. However, finishing these tasks can be immensely rewarding to level yourself up. Image via Pearl Abyss Open your Journal tab, and then select the Faction Quests to view all the available tasks. These tasks will mostly be from one of the following options. Defeat bandits Help beggars Liberate areas Bounties Some main story quests. How to use Contribution Points in Crimson Desert Image via Pearl Abyss Once you've enough Contribution Points, you can use the currency at Contribution Shops. There are separate shops for every faction in Crimson Desert. The items you get from the shops also vary based on the faction. When you're in Hernand, take the path that leads you to the castle. You'll find a door on the main path (towards the castle). Head inside, and you'll find Haldwin. You can then choose to spend your Contribution Points to buy whatever you want and need. The post How to get and use Contribution Points in Crimson Desert appeared first on Destructoid.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, March 22, 2026 10:00 AM MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls Gets New Trailer, Adds Peni Parker       Several New characters introduced. The post MARVEL Tokon: Fighting Souls Gets New Trailer, Adds Peni Parker appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Sunday, March 22, 2026 9:32 AM Crimson Desert Developer Responds To Negative Player Feedback       On Twitter. The post Crimson Desert Developer Responds To Negative Player Feedback appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism.

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