‘Operation Dark Hours’ So there’s a ton on the way forThe Division 2, and it’s all pretty much free (the season pass adds a week of exclusivity before it reverts to the main game and has a few micro-exclusive missions). As previously announced, the Tidal Basin Stronghold (dungeon), which was previously locked on the map, arrives today alongside of new gear sets and exotic weapons, a PVP map, and a cosmetic event....

Here’s a fresh look at the 3v4 gameplay The horror-movie-turned-asymmetric-multiplayer-game trend isn’t slowing down, and I’m curious to see how Gun Interactive will pull off itskillers-versus-survivors setupinThe Texas Chain Saw Massacre. The 2023 video game is coming into more gruesome focus today with a highly choreographed, albeit mood-setting, new gameplay trailer. They aren’t kidding around with that “Unrated” notice. Last month, the developersdove into three of the game’s maps— the Family House, Gas Station, and Slaughterhouse — with overhead previews and descriptions....

Titles to make your nose bleed There are some seriously weird games out there – this is what you quickly learn when you start collecting them, even with a focus on specific consoles. There’s always at least one or two developers, big or small, that like to take serious risks with their releases, sprinkling vast amounts of What The Fuckery wherever they tread. But games can be weird because of more than just their context....

Settle down and I’ll tell you a tale It’s a commonly-held belief that Square EnixKingdom Heartshas one of the most convoluted stories in video games. A commonly-held belief, that is, because it’s entirely true. But fret not, because publishers Square Enix has dropped a series of videos, hoping to get new fans up and ready forKingdom Hearts III. The “Memory Archives” are a series of five videos designed to give new and old fans alike a refresher course on the events of previous games and the varied cast of characters that popular the Disney crossover universe....

Rhino is one of the toughest Warframes around and since he’s unlocked early in the story, he’s a great choice for a survivable Frame that can get you through a lot of the plot before you really start to struggle. For Steel Path and other advanced content, he also has a hard as nails build that creates a loop of Overguard buffing until he’s pretty much untouchable by anything that doesn’t negate armor....

Returning to 1944 Warsawhas the benefit of hindsight. The upcoming role-playing game throws players into the chaos of life within the Nazi-occupied city during World War II. Scheduled to release later this year – 75 years after the tragic events that inspire its story –Warsaw‘s hand-painted visuals and harrowing reveal trailer showcase a game that’s acutely aware of war’s human cost. According to a recent press release,Warsawmixes tactical RPG combat with strategic systems....

If you’re looking for information on the Skyward Leap ability inMarvel Rivals, you’ve come to the right place. Odds are, if you’re searching for info onSkyward Leap, you’re playingMarvel Rivaldleand are playing theCharacter Abilityversion where you guess the hero by their ability name. Don’t worry, we won’t tell anyone. And we’ve got all the info you need on how to keep your streak going in the addictive daily game. Here’s everything there is to know aboutSkyward Leap inMarvel Rivalsand who the ability belongs to, along with other answers in the game for the day of April 10....

From Ikaruga co-developers Who wants to read a Destructoid review from 2011?Strania – The Stella Machinahas come to Steam today apropos of nothing (the product page notes it’s developer G.rev’s “long-awaited debut on Steam,” by whom I do not know). G.rev is made up of former Taito (Space Invaders) employees that worked on shooters likeG-DariusandRayStorm. The company got by first with contract work, assisting Treasure on the development ofGradius VandIkaruga. Square Enix bought Taito in 2005....

Good God, Lemon [Update:Well, that was fast. A day after Deadline broke the news that Alec Baldwin would portray Thomas Wayne in Todd Phillips’ Joaquin Phoenix-starring Joker origin movie, the actor toldUSA Todaythat this was no longer the case. Baldwin stated that he dropped out of the project due to scheduling issues, adding:“I’m sure there are 25 guys who can play that part.” Presumably, Warner Bros. is now feverishly looking for another middle-aged rich dude to play a middle-aged rich dude....

My ears are (not) ready When the Wii launched over 10 years ago (10 years!?), people were still unsure about the concept of motion control in video games. “What is this TV remote-looking thing? How will anyone play games with this?” The innovative console turned out to be a monumental success for Nintendo. The single largest reason why they were able to convince so many people, not just hardcore gamers, that motion controls could work is thatWii Sportsand the laterWii Sports Resortutilized the Wii Mote and Nunchuk in a variety of simple games based on sports that many people were already familiar with....

Netflix’sArcaneshattered every expectation people had for it. I don’t think anyone thought a show based onLeague of Legendswould be a masterclass in well-written character relationships, pacing, and environmental storytelling. And with its last season over, fans are hungry for something to fill the void it’s leaving. Arcanedips its beautifully animated toes into many literary genres: steampunk, science fantasy, political thriller, romance, drama, and, of course, tragedy. While it’s hard to think of a book that covers all the basesArcanedid as well as it did, plenty of books tackle one or more of them with just as much flair and bravery....

The Destructoid community has long been following the development of user Agent MOO’s game,Agent MOO: Maximum Overdeath, for a very long time now. Today, the game sees its release on Xbox Live’s Indie Games channel. The 2D deathmatch shooter features multiplayer for up to sixteen combatants, 4-player local split-screen play and five maps. you’re able to rain death on your enemies using either your potent armament or by running enemies over in the game’s vehicles....

CompletingFortnite Chapter 6 Season 3: Super’sIsland Stories quests is a great way to earn tons of starting account XP while learning more about this season’s storyline. The Heart of the Sprites mission focuses on Jade’s perspective of the story. How to complete Heart of the Sprites quests in Fortnite The Heart of the Sprites quest series introduces you to a new Sprite added toChapter 6 Season 3: Super. If you’re unfamiliar with Sprite mechanics or just can’t find the one you need for the quest, it can be tough to complete this mission before the round ends....