PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 7:41 AM ![]() What are the best tycoon games? Whether you're after classic park management or taking charge of a complex, nuanced business, there are plenty of great options to choose from right now across various themes. This classic genre has had plenty of love since its early days, with sequels and new blood galore. While there are plenty of classic tycoon games we could talk about - many of which are some of the best PC games available - we've kept the definition relatively broad, as there are plenty of management games that you may not consider strictly 'tycoon' games but have strong business or economic themes with the mechanics to back them up. From criminal underworlds and banana republics to high-seas trading and taking commerce to the final frontier, here are the best tycoon games we think you should check out. Continue reading The best tycoon games to play in 2025 |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 7:41 AM ![]() Killing Floor 3 developer Tripwire Interactive has canceled a planned livestream for its long-awaited zombie game as it works on "building a detailed action plan" to address concerns raised by its recent beta. The stream, originally set to take place today, Thursday February 27, was planned to discuss fixes and improvements made from the divisive test build. However, the studio now says it is doing "more deep dives" into potential changes and that more detailed news will arrive later on. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best FPS games, Killing Floor 3 system requirements, Best horror games |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 7:37 AM ![]() There's already a lot of expectation behind the Civilization 7 DLC. Firaxis' much-anticipated 4X sequel has been going through a tough time since launch - Steam reviews are still officially 'mixed,' and Civ 6 is regularly attracting more players on Valve's platform than its would-be successor. Updates are planned. Patches are coming. But additions like new leaders, new empires, and new Wonders are what some players want most. Now, according to a fresh listing on the Nintendo Store, we know precisely when the first Civ 7 DLC will arrive. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Civilization 7 review, Civilization 7 leaders, Civilization 7 Ages |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 7:32 AM ![]() The final February drop of Prime Gaming titles has arrived and there are still over 30 free Steam Deck games for you to download, provided you have an active Amazon Prime subscription. If you don't, you can grab a one-month free trial, just read on to find out how. If you're lucky enough to own the best handheld gaming PC of the moment, this is a great deal. You may well already pay for your Amazon Prime subscription to use the free delivery service, or watch movies and shows via Prime Video. However, there is an extra level to Amazon Prime, which includes free video games, and there just so happens to be some fantastic Steam Deck experiences included. If you don't already have Prime Gaming, you can get your first month for free by following this link. Continue reading Claim over 30 free Steam Deck games, thanks to Amazon MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best graphics card, Best gaming PC, Best SSD for gaming |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 7:17 AM ![]() What are the best survival games? The Steam charts are filled with all kinds of examples, including classic survival horror games and new hardcore survival sims. To help any bewildered adventurers, we've gathered together the best survival games to help you pick and choose which emergent stories and unexpected adventures to undertake. If you've got the grit to outlast the likes of the terrifying The Long Dark or the underwater wonder of Subnautica, our picks will help steer you toward the (not so) safe pastures of the best PC games that call for you to fight for your life. Whether you like surviving the horrors of war or you're into the new breed of hunger and disease management games, get ready to endure agony and plenty of pain in these scintillating survival games. Continue reading The best survival games on PC 2025 MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Minecraft seeds, Minecraft skins, Minecraft mods |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 7:16 AM ![]() How does the Hideout work in Assassin's Creed Shadows? Every undercover faction needs a super slick base of operations, and Ubisoft's providing the shinobi league with what looks to be a robust base-building experience in its upcoming epic. Stashed deep within the Izumi Settsu province, the Assassin's Creed Shadows Hideout is where you'll spend plenty of time in the open-world RPG when you're not out on missions. As the Assassin's Creed Shadows release date approaches, we've pulled together everything we currently know about the system into one easy guide, which you can dig into below. Continue reading Assassin's Creed Shadows Hideout explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best RPGs on PC, Best stealth games, Assassin's Creed Shadows release date |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:53 AM ![]() When is the Smite 2 1.0 release date? Following some confusion around the Smite sequel thanks to a closed alpha period in May 2024 and an incorrect release date on Steam, the official free-to-play release date is now here, sort of. As one of the greatest MOBA games of all time, Smite gives you a choice of over 100 legendary Gods to pilot in a colorful and chaotic arena battle. Smite 2 takes this one step further, keeping the beloved gameplay and characters of the first game and adding improved graphics, animations, and more. If you're still not convinced there's room for a Smite 2 at all, see what we thought of the sequel in our Smite 2 preview. If you don't need selling on the sequel, read on to find out more about the Smite 2 release date. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MOBAs, Best multiplayer games, Upcoming PC games |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:49 AM ![]() February 27, 2025 Moved one Borderlands 3 Shift code to the expired section. What are the new Borderlands 3 codes? Gearbox's chaotic shooter has plenty to offer, but we can never say no to even more free loot. Redeem codes are released regularly and include keys to open loot chests and other trinkets to expand your arsenal further. Some Borderlands 3 codes are permanent fixtures, while others are only available for a limited time. We've collected all the latest codes so you never miss out. You can even redeem these codes in Tiny Tina's Wonderlands if you just can't get enough of the FPS game series. Now you're all set, gear up for new Borderlands 3 updates with the latest promo codes below. Continue reading Borderlands 3 Shift codes February 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Borderlands 3 Shift codes, Borderlands 3 legendary weapons, Play Borderlands 3 |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:49 AM ![]() What are the Monster Hunter Wilds quests? There are a fair few ways to hunt monsters in Capcom's latest RPG juggernaut. You can find the monster you want to slay out in the wild, hunt it down during an optional quest, or stumble upon it during a main story mission. As such, keeping track of all these methods can be rather difficult, and if you're a completionist, you'll want to know that you've done everything the game has to offer. Monster Hunter Wilds offers main story chapters with different sub-chapters within them, and within those are assignments to hunt certain monsters that in turn become optional quests later on. Yes, that's almost as confusing as remembering the names of all the Monster Hunter Wilds monsters or deciding which Monster Hunter Wilds weapon to main. Thankfully, we've created a complete list of every main mission, side quest, and assignment so you can keep on top of your to-do list. Continue reading Monster Hunter Wilds quest list - all main missions and side quests MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds armor, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds review |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:41 AM ![]() February 27, 2025: We checked for new Warframe codes. What are the current Warframe codes? You're in luck if you're looking for free glyphs and cosmetics. There's a long list of available codes released by content creators for the Digital Extremes shooter. If you don't want to spend money on unlocking cosmetics, then using codes for in-game character cosmetics, emotes, and glyphs is the best way to get around it. You can usually obtain new codes from content creators and codes are easy to redeem, too, here's a list of all the new codes and how to redeem them. It's also worth noting that sometimes temporary promo codes for boosters, cosmetics, and items pop up around big updates or special events and rewards from Warframe Twitch drops. Our team at PCGamesN will be sure to update this guide as and when promo codes are available, so bookmark this page, and check our hub for all the latest Warframe news. Continue reading Warframe codes February 2025 and how to redeem MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Warframe on Steam Deck, Warframe builds, Warframe codes |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:30 AM ![]() When is the Deadlock release date? Thanks to a recent lift on restrictions for the secretive upcoming shooter from Valve, streamers and community members can now share gameplay footage and their thoughts on Deadlock. So, what is Deadlock? Valve's not so secret project has been knocking around for a few years, but it's all been a bit hush hush. Now Deadlock has a shiny new Steam page, an influx of gameplay footage, plus a closed playtest, and has seen player numbers soar to extraordinary heights. If you want to play Deadlock, here's our guide on how to access the Deadlock playtest. Continue reading Deadlock release date estimate, latest news, trailers, and more MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Deadlock release date , Deadlock crosshair, Deadlock characters |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:24 AM ![]() February 27, 2025: We checked for new Throne and Liberty coupon codes. What are the new Throne and Liberty coupon codes? The highly-anticipated global launch of NCSoft's MMO is right around the corner, and if you're here then that probably means you're hoping for a nice day one boost. Fortunately, the studio drops coupon codes for the game from time to time, awarding all sorts of in-game goodies that you can use to improve your character. The Throne and Liberty coupon codes we've seen so far have offered up all sorts of rewards, including growth stones, skill books, crafting materials, and more. NCSoft has given these out during livestreams and at live meets, so expect to see more codes for the MMO game when major events and update streams take place. We've collated all the codes we've found so far below. Continue reading Throne and Liberty coupons and all active codes MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best MMORPGs, Throne and Liberty codes, Throne and Liberty weapons |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:21 AM ![]() What are all the GTA cheats? How about console commands, and phone numbers, too? We've scoured the internet and played the game for hundreds of hours to find every cheat code and console command you could need to get the most out of your GTA 5 game, including all the GTA 5 car cheats. This guide is your comprehensive hub for Grand Theft Auto 5 and all the best and most handy cheats, whether you're in dire need of a shortcut to boost your health or you're just bored and want to fly. We've indexed and categorized every code with instructions on how to enter them. None of these cheats work in GTA Online, so if you're looking to get ahead of the competition in multiplayer, we've got a list of the fastest GTA 5 cars to help you along instead. Continue reading All GTA 5 cheats, codes, commands, and phone numbers MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 5 RP servers, GTA 6 release date estimate, GTA 5 cheats |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 7:43 AM ![]() Hades 2 patch 8 has just landed in the wake of last week's Warsong update, with developer Supergiant Games tackling notable bugs and issues alongside a range of balance changes for a few weapons, boons, and enemy types that needed them. The studio thanks players for feedback and says it hopes these changes will make for "a smoother play experience as you battle toward the final confrontation," and adds that it's now shifting focus to the game's third major update. MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Best roguelike games, Hades 2 boons, Hades 2 Gods |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:08 AM ![]() What are the best builds in Monster Hunter Wilds? A hunter is only as good as the equipment they bring to the hunt. If you're drowning in stat menus and skill descriptions, our best builds can steer you to victory, or provide a solid foundation to make them your own. Builds in Monster Hunter Wilds comprise of two weapons, a five-piece MH Wilds armor set, a talisman, and a mantle. Each component includes MH Wilds skills that synergize with your main weapon to help you defeat the most powerful monsters, and we've picked the cream of the crop for our best builds. Continue reading The best Monster Hunter Wilds builds for each weapon MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds armor, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds review |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:05 AM ![]() What is the best Monster Hunter Wilds armor? While it's a little grotesque if you really think about it, you can't have a Monster Hunter game without crafting armor from the bodies of monsters you defeat. Each of them comes paired with different attributes and skills, making finding the best armor set a rather tall task. As most armor sets unlock from defeating monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds, you'll want to take a look at all Monster Hunter Wilds monsters in the game to get a good idea of what you're going up against. After that, you might want to take a peek at the Monster Hunter Wilds weapon tier list we put together and the best Monster Hunter Wilds builds. Continue reading Best Monster Hunter Wilds armor MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds armor, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds review |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:05 AM ![]() What is the best MH Wilds Insect Glaive build? It might be easy to look at the Insect Glaive with its unique extract system and think it's too complicated. The Insect Glaive plays differently compared to most of the other MH Wilds weapons, but once you get the hang of it, you'll control the battlefield like no other. The Monster Hunter Wilds Insect Glaive is perfect for those who like a bit of showmanship in their fights. If twirling your glaive around like a demented blender before landing on the back of a giant lizard doesn't seem like your bag, then we don't know what to tell you. There are a ton of other Monster Hunter Wilds builds you could try in the RPG game, but for us, the Insect Glaive is up there with the best. Continue reading Best Monster Hunter Wilds Insect Glaive build MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds armor, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds review |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:03 AM ![]() What are all the Monster Hunter Wilds skills? There are a ton of stats to juggle in Capcom's hunting RPG, but a handful of well-chosen skills can help any hunter excel in their hunt. Our complete list of all skills in Monster Hunter Wilds can help you decide whether to forge, upgrade, or wait until something even better comes along. Skills are the backbone of the best MHWilds builds, so getting familiar with them will only improve your performance in the RPG game. Each individual piece of equipment in Monster Hunter Wilds comes with at least one skill attached, and all offer powerful passive effects. Whether you need a straightforward stat boost or more situational abilities, skills are the quickest way to discover the best MH Wilds weapons, decorations, and MH Wilds armor for you. Continue reading All Monster Hunter Wilds skills MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds armor, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds review |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:03 AM ![]() Looking for a Monster Hunter Wilds map for every region? As the biggest Monster Hunter title yet, you might be a bit overwhelmed by the sheer scale of the five explorable regions. In some cases, regions also have three to four different levels, but we've provided details on each map and how to navigate them. The expansive map isn't the only feature in Monster Hunter Wilds that might take a while to grasp. The MH Wilds weapons also require hours of practice to get a handle on and dozens more hours to master. Thankfully, we've got build guides on each weapon from the Longsword to the Heavy Bowgun. Finally, don't worry too much about exploring the map until you complete the 20-hour main campaign, as that's when new resources and monsters become available. Continue reading Full Monster Hunter Wilds map for all five regions MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds armor, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds review |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:02 AM ![]() How do you capture monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds? While slaying monsters is a foregone conclusion in Capcom's hunting RPG, it's not the only way to end a hunt. Instead, you can choose to capture rather than kill, letting you complete the quest without a carcass to carve up at the end. While you won't receive quite as many rewards from captured MH Wilds monsters as you do slain ones, there are numerous benefits to this humane hunting method. Principally, capturing a monster in Monster Hunter Wilds is a great way to beat the timer or death penalty, letting you walk away with something rather than nothing. However, the ability to capture a monster is a little more complicated than just hacking away at it with your MH Wilds weapon. Here's how to do it without wasting your supplies. Continue reading How to capture monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds armor, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds review |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:03 AM ![]() How do you level up your Monster Hunter Wilds Hunter Rank fast? The leveling system in MH Wilds operates slightly differently than your typical RPG. Rather than leveling up your character directly, your progression is tied to your Hunter Rank (HR). This number increases with Hunter Rank Points, which you can earn from hunts. The rank system in Monster Hunter Wilds includes a series of level gates that rise in tandem with the main story. If you focus your energies on side activities like the MH Wilds fishing quests, you may find yourself lingering at those low levels no matter how many MH Wilds monsters you slay. Here's how to level up fast without letting Hunter Rank Points go to waste. Continue reading How to level up your Monster Hunter Wilds Hunter Rank fast MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds armor, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds review |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:03 AM ![]() Can you transmog items in Monster Hunter Wilds? With any new armor piece being an upgrade on the previous one in the early game, you might look a bit mismatched as you take your first steps into the world of MH Wilds. There are ways you can create a matching set, at least visually, which makes it easy to look good while you're doing guild business. We have a ton of MH Wilds best builds for you to maximize your power, and while they are unrivaled in terms of damage and defense, the armor sets in Wilds can be divisive; looking like a rubber plague doctor may be okay for some, but others may prefer a sleeker look. Whether you're rocking the MH Wilds Long Sword or the MH Wilds Bow, here's how Monster Hunter Wilds transmog works. Continue reading Monster Hunter Wilds transmog explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds armor, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds review |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:03 AM ![]() How do you mount monsters in Monster Hunter Wilds? With MH Wilds' new wound tech, it pays to keep targeting the same area of a monster as you're battling it out. There isn't a better way to do it than by jumping onto their back, where you can strike without the need to move. Mounting monsters is a great way to target specific areas, provided you can get up there in the first place. Taking advantage of mounting in MH Wilds is key to defeating monsters, and the MH Wilds Insect Glaive is recommended as the best MH weapon to do so, but you can reach the height needed with every one of our MH Wilds builds. There are some important things you need to know before you start climbing on the backs of goliaths, so here's Monster Hunter Wilds mounting explained. Continue reading Monster Hunter Wilds mounting explained - how to mount monsters MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds armor, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds review |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:00 AM ![]() How do you fast travel in MH Wilds? You find out fairly early just how big the world is in Monster Hunter Wilds, with sand dunes giving way to lush jungle in the blink of an eye, it's easy to feel a bit lost. This isn't always a bad thing, mind, but you don't want to come across a monster you're ill-equipped to fight, so periodic trips back to base are a must. Thankfully, you can utilize fast travel to get back home in an instant. If you're aiming to get one of the best MH Wilds builds under your belt, you best prepare to put some miles on those shoes; you'll have to travel to the four corners of the MH Wilds map to gather the materials to craft some of the best MH Wilds weapons. Here's how to fast travel in Monster Hunter Wilds so it doesn't feel like so much of a grind. Continue reading Monster Hunter Wilds fast travel explained MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Monster Hunter Wilds armor, Monster Hunter Wilds weapons, Monster Hunter Wilds review |
PCGamesN Thursday, February 27, 2025 5:45 AM ![]() February 27, 2025: We added the latest GTA 6 news, which pertains to the game potentially having a metaverse like Fortnite and Roblox. When is GTA 6 coming out? Given how many years it takes to create open worlds of the same caliber as GTA 5, it's no surprise that Rockstar Games has already spent years developing GTA 6. Rockstar prefers to keep its secrets close to its chest until close to the end of development, but Take-Two has now confirmed when exactly we can expect it to arrive. The Grand Theft Auto 6 release date has certainly been a long time coming. Early gameplay leaks of GTA 6 surfaced online last year, along with lines of source code and development footage for the open-world game. There have been plenty of rumors and speculation surrounding the release date since then, but we finally have confirmation of the GTA 6 launch window, story, and setting. Here's all the latest on the GTA 6 release date window, including trailers and news, right here on PCGamesN. Continue reading GTA 6 release date window, trailers, and latest Rockstar Games news MORE FROM PCGAMESN: GTA 6 release date, Best open-world games, GTA 5 cheats |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:01 AM ![]() Late last week, former Striking Distance concept art director Jesse Lee took to LinkedIn to reminisce on their time at the The Callisto Protocol studio. "Thinking back to the very beginning of Striking Distance Studios, to today - nearly six years later. Most of the devs were laid off, and it is hard to sum it all up right now," wrote Lee. The layoffs were confirmed this week in a statement from parent company Krafton to PC Gamer, which you can find below. Apologies for spoiling anyone's game of official statement bingo but, yes, it contains the word "agile". |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 27, 2025 5:50 AM ![]() The Witcher 4's moody and opulent announcement trailer is an "adaptation" of a planned quest from the forthcoming RPG, CD Projekt have confirmed, designed to show off both the "tough choices" in store and, more specifically, set new lead Ciri apart from previous protagonist Geralt by having her "mirror" another female character. All that's from a new making-of video, which also dips into the design of the announcement trailer's monster, the Bauk - part goblin, part scorpion, part jaguar and part dinosaur. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 27, 2025 5:36 AM ![]() Colourful story-driven adventure To a T is a new game from the studio of Katamari Damacy creator Keita Takahashi. You play as an eternally T-posing teenager who must learn how to get by performing the simple tasks of life despite the challenge of having their arms permanently outstretched. We first learned about the game back in 2023, when it was announced with a very sing-alongable trailer. Now, it has a release date, along with another cracking musical number. Come watch. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Thursday, February 27, 2025 3:30 AM ![]() The release dates for an upcoming expansion pack for Sid Meier's Civilization VII have seemingly leaked via the Nintendo Store. The first part of the Crossroads Of The World collection, slated for "early March" in the official roadmap, is indeed listed on the leaked image as due on March 4th, 2025, with the second part due on March 25th - lining up with the roadmap's "late March". Specifically, March 4th brings three separate items: the Ada Lovelace, Carthage, and Great Britain packs. On the 25th of the month, they'll be joined by Simon Bolivar, Bulgaria, and Nepal. The are some discrepancies on the UK Nintendo store, however, with the release dates for each of the packs from the first set also listed as 25/03/2025. |
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Destructoid Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:32 AM
Cooking meals in Disney Dreamlight Valley is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. All you do is select ingredients, throw them in, and you get a whole meal out of it. However, cooking multiple meals can get tiresome because you need to do them individually.
This was somewhat rectified in the Rift in Time DLC with the addition of the Ancient Cooker, but this isn't useful if you don't own the DLC or don't have time to hoard up on the Mist needed to use it. Thankfully, there's now another option, thanks to the Tales of Agrabah update.
As of February 26, all players will gain access to something called a Slow Cooker that can be used for any of the hundreds of recipes currently included in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Here's how to unlock, craft, and use this god-tier piece of equipment.
How to unlock the Slow Cooker in Disney Dreamlight Valley
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Unlocking the Slow Cooker in Disney Dreamlight Valley is actually remarkably easy, and it seems that everyone will have access to the unlock quest as long as they've brought Tiana to the Village.
Once she's in the Village, you should be able to pick up a quest with her called "Slow and Steady." This is the quest that will eventually unlock the Slow Cooker in all of its glory, but you'll need to craft the appliance first.
How to craft the Slow Cooker in Disney Dreamlight Valley
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The Slow Cooker is an absolute godsend, but that does mean that there's a fairly hefty amount of resources needed to craft it:
Once you've got all of these resources, you can head to any Crafting Station and find the Slow Cooker under the "Functional Items" tab. Once you've crafted your Slow Cooker, you can then place it anywhere in the Valley.
How to use the Slow Cooker in Disney Dreamlight Valley
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Using the Slow Cooker is basically identical to using any other Cooking Station in Disney Dreamlight Valley, but you'll need to make sure you have enough ingredients to make multiple of whatever dish you plan to make.
After interacting with the Slow Cooker, the following menu will pop up:
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Select "Select Ingredients", and then you can search through the recipes using the new search tool. When you've selected a recipe, throw in all of the ingredients and then select "Start Cooking" to be taken back to the original menu.
Now, select "Cook" on the right-hand side and choose how many of the dish you want to make. Like the Ancient Cooker, you'll need to spend some resources per dish, but in this case, its Dreamlight. It doesn't matter whether you're cooking a 1-star or a 5-star recipe, each dish costs 25 Dreamlight to make.
Once you're happy, confirm your choice, and your chosen meals will be cooked in the background. Each recipe takes some time, so you'll need to leave the Slow Cooker working its magic while you go off and do other things. The process stops once you leave the game, and will resume again when you log back in.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:30 AM
Ubisoft's been having a rough time lately, with anticipated blockbusters such as Star Wars Outlaws failing to actually pull in audiences. The general sentiment is that the upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows is a make-it-or-break-it moment for the company, and it seems like Ubisoft is embracing Steam for the job.
In case you haven't noticed yet, Ubisoft has already confirmed that Assassin's Creed Shadows is going to basically support all the baseline Steam features from day one onwards. Achievements, for example, will be earnable via Steam rather than funneling them via UPlay, which I categorically refuse to reference under its new Connect title. For context, Ubisoft has slowly been introducing Steam achievements to its legacy releases as of late, whereas this wasn't even on the docket just a few years back. This is on top of promising to publish new flagship titles on Steam on day one, which was unprecedented for Ubisoft. What does this all mean in the grand scheme of things, though?
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Is Ubisoft ever going to get rid of Ubisoft Connect/UPlay?
Make absolutely no mistake here: Assassin's Creed Shadows is the make-it-or-break-it moment for Ubisoft at this time. I was taken aback by how mild the reception to Star Wars Outlaws was, myself, as I do think it's a genuinely compelling and solidly executed title across the board. To say nothing of the fact that it's a Star Wars game, of all things. Yet, it failed to deliver the kind of success Ubisoft needed, and the fancy new ninja-focused Assassin's Creed is what it's all about now.
Why is this important in the context of Steam achievements, of all things? It's no accident that Ubisoft started bringing its attention back onto Steam after its flagship-tier releases started failing to deliver. Heck, Star Wars Outlaws specifically wasn't supposed to release on Steam as quickly as it did, but its subpar sales performance forced Ubisoft's hand in this respect. The publisher is already licensing out some of its legacy IPs to indie developers, if The Rogue Prince of Persia is anything to go by, and that was released on Steam day-one without any UPlay/Ubisoft Connect thingamadoodads to speak of.
All of this is to say that I think we may yet see Ubisoft fully embrace Steam before all is said and done. With full integration present and accounted for in AC: Shadows right off the bat, we're just one small step away from throwing UPlay into the abyss where it belongs, and who knows what happens next. Will it affect the game's sales/adoption rates on Steam? It very well might, but we'll have to wait and see what the hard data tells us.
Keeping all of the above in mind, it's not like early adoption necessarily means anything as far as Ubisoft is concerned. I'm comparing apples to oranges here, of course, but do remember that xDefiant was Ubisoft's fastest-growing title less than a year before it was shut down. The going is obviously tough at Ubisoft right now, and I wouldn't at all be surprised if UPlay got de-emphasized further. Good riddance, I say.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:25 AM
The Yellow Thunder is an incredibly powerful Clan moveset that is a bit awkward at first but becomes incredibly powerful with the last three moves. I'll guide you through all the moves and them talk about some PVP and PVE tips. Here's my complete Yellow Thunder guide in Ninja Time.
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All Yellow Thunder Moves in Ninja Time
The Yellow Thunder Clan in Ninja Time requires a full investment of 25 ranks to be viable in PVP and PVE but in return, it's an S-Tier Clan moveset. All the moves combo so well together and while you only unlock the three damage moves at the end, they're exceptionally powerful. Here are all of them and then let's talk about tips.
Best Family For Yellow Thunder in Ninja Time
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The best Family for Yellow Thunder is of course the Yellow Thunder Family granting you three bonuses:
This will drastically boost your mobility with that Agility enhancing our Chakra Jumps. It also allows you to get Tri-Kunai Assault and Yellow Heavenly faster. If you don't have this Family, any Family with a general boost like Money for Elements will do if you are using Elements. Grab some free Element rolls with our Ninja Time codes.
Best Element For Yellow Thunder in Ninja Time
Yellow Thunder is mostly focused on mobility so I would look for stun or DPS oriented Elements like Ice or Fire. Boost up your Ninjutsu and you have a powerful build since Yellow Thunder's Rasengan and other damage moves scale with Ninjutsu as well. You can also double up on mobility and get some nice stun moves with Thunder. Though it would be useful for PVP, it might be overkill for PVE.
Yellow Thunder Tips in Ninja Time
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Here are some useful tips for playing with Yellow Thunder in both PVE and PVP:
That's it for my Yellow Thunder guide in Ninja Time. For more Ninja Time guides, here's how to get mounts.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:07 AM
The Tales of Agrabah update has arrived in Disney Dreamlight Valley, bringing Jasmine and Aladin to the Valley. Along with this update, we've got a new Star Path to complete, Oasis Retreat.
The Oasis Retreat Star Path is filled with items themed around the two latest additions to the Valley, including the new Relaxing Capybara Companion. You'll only be able to get him if you unlock the Premium Star Path, but there are plenty of other worthwhile goodies up for grabs if you don't want to go down that route.
Here's everything you need to know about the Oasis Retreat Star Path event in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
How to earn Leaf Tokens in Disney Dreamlight Valley
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Leaf Tokens are the currency of this Star Path event, and you'll need some to exchange for items from the rewards list.
To get these Tokens, you'll need to complete Star Path duties, which can be found under the event tab on the main menu. If you choose to unlock the Premium Star Path, you'll be able to complete six different Star Path Duties at any one time. If you do not choose to unlock the Premium Star Path, you'll only be able to complete three Star Path Duties at once.
How many Leaf Tokens will I need to get every item?
If you're only looking to get the three basic items from each tier (not including additional Moonstones), you'll need 410 Leaf Tokens. However, if you have unlocked the Premium Star Path and want to get absolutely every reward (not including additional Moonstones), you'll need 980 Leaf Tokens.
To unlock the Premium Star Path, you'll need to pay for one of the following options:
All Oasis Retreat Star Path rewards
There are six tiers of rewards in total, each offering a mixture of both basic-level and premium rewards. You'll need to purchase at least three items from a tier before the next one unlocks.
Here are all of the available rewards for the Oasis Retreat Star Path.
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When does the Oasis Retreat Star Path end?
According to the in-game timer, the Oasis Retreat Star Path event will end in 48 days, making the final day of the event April 15. This could indicate that a new event will be beginning at that time, or that the countdown will begin until another patch.
Either way, this is ample time to crack on and gather up those Tokens so that you can get everything you want from the Star Path, including the Relaxing Capybara Companion.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 27, 2025 5:27 AM
The Reliquary quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will send you on a search-and-find job, as you'll have to discover the sword of Sir Valentine.
However, there's a huge twist that you'll discover on the path to completing the quest. Let's take a look at how to obtain this legendary weapon, along with the shock you'll get along the way.
How to start the Reliquary quest in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
Head to the northern area from Sedletz Monastery, and you'll find a knight camping on the hillside. He will explain to you about Sir Valentine and how he became a messiah for the commoners. If you choose to help him, a quest will begin that will require you to find Sir Valentine's weapon.
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Take the road down the hill that leads you to the Monastery. You'll find an old monk on the grounds. Upon interacting with him, you'll be tasked with cleaning the holy place and stacking all the bones together. Once done, the main part of the quest will begin. (There's supposed to be an alternate path at reaching the room where the sarcophagus is located).
How to obtain Sir Valentine's Sword in Kingdom Come Deliverance 2
To stack the bones, you'll have to head inside the main building and start with your task. As you try to pile the bones, you'll realize that there aren't enough. You'll notice a crypt trapdoor in the middle of the room, which will lead you to an area with the remaining portions. You'll also find a sarcophagus that contains the last remains of Sir Valentine.
When you examine the sarcophagus, you'll realize that there is no sword. In fact, this is the point where I realized that there is no sword to find in the main place. However, you'll be able to create the iconic weapon on your own. To do so, you'll need to use the recipe titled 'Sword of Sir Valentine' at a forge.
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The quality is insignificant; just ensure that the recipe you choose is the correct one. Here are all the ingredients that you'll require to complete the task.
You'll find most of these items from the blacksmith, so gathering them is certainly not a difficult task by any means.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 27, 2025 4:59 AM
Whimpering Wastes is a brand-new endgame mode introduced with Wuthering Waves version 2.1, and it is quite difficult if you're not using the best Resonators for the job. Here's a list of the best ones for you to use.
Best Characters for Whimpering Waste in Wuthering Waves
Many players in the Wuthering Waves community are finding Whimpering Wastes to be rather hard to complete, even if they could completely clear Tower of Adversity without much issue. This is because Whimpering Wastes prioritizes and tests your ability to handle large groups of enemies in a wave-based format, which contrasts Tower of Adversity's single-target focus.
Some characters that can clear ToA might have trouble dealing with the hardest stages of Whimpering Wastes. Still, if you bring the right characters for the job, you'll be able to clear no problem.
Camellya
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Camellya has one of the easiest-to-access nukes in the game, allowing her to wipe out waves with minimal setup instantly. Even after her nuke, Camellya boasts considerable and constant AoE DPS, meaning she has virtually no downtime, which is something most Resonators on this list cannot claim. Her ability to sustain high damage output throughout an entire battle makes her an invaluable asset in Whimpering Wastes, ensuring that each wave of enemies is efficiently cleared before they can overwhelm the player.
Jiyan
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Jiyan has high AoE DPS when using his Liberation, which also gives him incredible grouping power, making him a perfect fit for Whimpering Wastes. His Liberation ability allows him to pull enemies together, creating ideal conditions for devastating AoE attacks. His fast and fluid attack patterns make him one of the best choices for those looking to deal consistent and overwhelming AoE damage to waves of enemies without much downtime.
Roccia
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Roccia has the best grouping ability in the game, making her an incredible asset for Whimpering Wastes. She excels at pulling enemies together, allowing AoE-focused characters to maximize their damage potential. In addition to her unparalleled grouping mechanics, Roccia also boasts significant AoE damage output, ensuring that enemies are not only gathered but also swiftly eliminated. Her utility makes her an indispensable choice for crowd control and battlefield management in Whimpering Wastes.
Verina
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Verina is here due to her lightning-fast Concerto rotation, which allows her to enable Intro-based characters with ease. This makes her an essential support unit in Whimpering Wastes, where constant enemy waves require frequent rotations and quick access to high-damage skills. Verina's support capabilities ensure that DPS characters can shine, while also providing sustain and buffs to the team. Her presence in a team significantly enhances its overall efficiency, making fights much smoother and reducing unnecessary downtime.
Yinlin
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Yinlin does massive AoE damage consistently and is one of the few characters who gains more power the more enemies are on the field. Unlike many other characters whose damage remains static, Yinlin thrives in high-enemy-count situations, making her a natural fit for Whimpering Wastes' wave-based combat structure. Her off-field, mark-based attack patterns and unique scaling mechanics ensure that no enemy escapes unscathed, making her one of the top damage dealers for large-scale encounters.
Carlotta
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Carlotta offers excellent crowd control, making it easier to keep enemies in check while maximizing damage output. While she doesn't have the best standalone AoE, when paired with other strong DPS AoE characters like Changli, she becomes a valuable asset to any team tackling this mode. Her synergy with AoE-heavy teammates ensures that no enemy stands a chance, as she helps create openings for high-damage bursts while maintaining control over enemy positioning.
Yangyang
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Yangyang has great AoE and grouping capabilities, making her a powerful choice for Whimpering Wastes. Her ability to manipulate enemy positions while dealing strong area damage ensures that waves of enemies are efficiently managed and eliminated. Additionally, she provides excellent battery support for other DPS characters, allowing them to use their Liberations more often. Yangyang also has a fast Concerto rotation, enabling Intro-based mechanics to activate much easier, making her an incredibly versatile pick for Whimpering Wastes.
Jianxin
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Jianxin has great AoE and grouping capabilities, allowing her to control the battlefield while dealing consistent damage. Her ability to group enemies together makes it easier for other DPS characters to capitalize on their area attacks, making her an invaluable member of any team composition. Additionally, Jianxin provides some sustain with shields and healing, offering an extra layer of survivability that can help keep the team going through prolonged battles.
Xiangli Yao
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Xiangli Yao pairs best with another DPS character to help him AoE down hordes of enemies via Quickswap rotations. He is at his best in this setup, despite being capable enough on his own. His ability to switch between attacks rapidly ensures that enemies are constantly pressured and defeated efficiently. When played optimally, he can chain devastating attacks with other characters, making him a highly flexible and reliable option for wave-based encounters.
Changli
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Changli is one of the strongest AoE DPS Resonators in Whimpering Wastes, making her a must-have for clearing large groups of enemies quickly. She has multiple high-burst damage nukes that allow her to excel incredibly in this mode. Her high burst damage and strong synergy with characters like Carlotta make her an invaluable addition to any team composition focused on efficiency and damage output. With Changli in the lineup, you can expect some of the most consistent AoE damage in the game, allowing for rapid clears and smooth transitions between waves.
By using the right combination of these Resonators, you'll have a much easier time clearing Whimpering Wastes in Wuthering Waves. Make sure to build your team strategically and take advantage of each character's strengths to dominate this challenging mode.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 27, 2025 4:51 AM
There are four goblin cartels to join in World of Warcraft: The War Within as you explore Undermine, but you'll have to pick one.
Naturally, these cartels are not the same, and they offer different rewards. Hence, you'll have to select one that matches your needs, and this guide will make it easier for you to decide.
How to Undermine Cartels Work in World of Warcraft: The War Within
As mentioned earlier, all the goblins in Undermine are looked after by four cartels: Blackwater, Bilgewater, Steamwheedle, and Venture. Once you join one of them, your World Quests will contribute towards increasing your reputation with your chosen cartel. As you level up your reputation, you'll be able to get a lot of cosmetic rewards.
To make your pick, go to the Incontinental Hotel in Kaydee Racketring and pick "I'm ready to sign a contract". You can select different cartels, which will eventually allow you to unlock all the rewards. However, you should be careful before making the decision: once you choose a cartel, it will be locked for an entire week. Whether you like it or not, you'll have to stick to your decision till you have another chance to switch.
The weekly reset happens every Tuesday in NA and every Wednesday in the EU.
Which cartel should you pick?
This is one of the easiest decisions to make, as you can change your choice after every weekly reset. None of the cartels offer any rewards that implement in-game advantage. The idea is to unlock as many cosmetic rewards as you can.
If I were you, I would focus on the cartel I like the most. Once I have unlocked all the available rewards, I will switch to the next one. Ultimately, you can choose any cartel you want at the start and walk your way toward unlocking all the available rewards.
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All World of Warcraft: The War Within Cartel rewards
Here's a breakdown of all the available rewards that are part of the cartels inside the game.
Bilgewater Cartel
Steamwheedle Cartel
Blackwater Cartel
Venture Cartel
To obtain the rewards, you'll need to find the applicable vendor for your cartel. They are located at the following coordinates.
Now that you have all the details, start with your favorite pick and unlock all the rewards.
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Destructoid Thursday, February 27, 2025 3:23 AM
Like any good MMORPG, Rune Slayer isn't only about leveling and picking the best race-class combo. How powerful you are is directly determined by your items, and unfortunately, not all of them drop from mobs and bosses—you must craft them on your own. But how do you craft items in the first place? Where to get the mats? We'll answer all this and much more in our Rune Slayer crafting guide.
Rune Slayer Crafting Guide: What You Need to Craft Items
If you've played FFXIV, WoW or another Roblox MMO, the crafting system in Rune Slayer is pretty straightforward. You need the following:
Blacksmith: This NPC is key for crafting basic items and putting your first couple of recipes to the test.
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Ore: You can gather ore by mining, for which you need a pickaxe. To start gathering ore in Rune Slayer, you should farm mobs in the Wilderness (the area south of Wayshire) and complete the quests. The mats you'll get should be enough to buy you a basic pickaxe. Then, head back to the wilderness and go to the first hill on the left. You'll find three Ore Deposits and some Vitalshrooms at the top.
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Forge: Located just left of the blacksmith, you can dump your ores and smelt them to create the mads needed for crafting.
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Craft table: Unlike the Blacksmith, the table is meant only for advanced crafts. You'll get to it around levels 5-7.
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All Rune Slayer Crafting Recipes
If you're wondering how to unlock Rune Slayer crafting recipes, the answer is surprisingly simple—just play the game.
All recipes in the game are random drops, with the rarer ones having a lower drop late and being exclusive to bosses and higher-level areas. If you want to gather resources more easily, grab one of our Rune Slayer codes and you'll get a boost. Now, let's take a look at all the recipes available in the game, what they require and where they drop.
Rune Player Weapon Crafting Recipes Lifted
First things first, you should craft a stronger weapon after exploring the Wilderness. You'll need it for more efficient farming, and I'd advise you to always prioritize weapons over tools. Here are the weapon crafting recipes in Rune Slayer:
Full List of Rune Slayer Tool Recipes
Once you can defeat mobs more easily, you should also focus on making your resource-gathering efficient. For this purpose, you'll need Axes (trees), Pickaxes (ores), Lanterns (seeing in the dark) and Sickles (herbs). Here are their recipes:
Rune Slayer Gear Crafting Recipes
Last but most certainly not least, you'll have to craft gear. Aside from providing you with armor, each piece of gear gives certain stat bonuses. Here's the full list of Rune Slayer armor crafting recipes, along with their requirements:
Best Way to Farm Resources in Rune Slayer
As surprising as it sounds, there's no magic strategy to farm resources in Rune Slayer at lightning speed. You only need to be cognizant of all the caves, hidden areas and trees around you. I approach every area with a plan—mobs get killed first, I look for the ore, then I pick up the plants and finally, I chop down the trees. Because the mobs are cleared, I can go straight for the boss, if there is one.
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And that's it, believe it or not. Our Rune Slayer crafting guide should set you up to always have enough funds and mats to have the best possible gear. Don't be a stranger and give our Rune Slayer class guide to see which one is the best for quick resource gathering.
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