EVE Online PLEX gets rare 32% off deal in GMG’s summer sale

Serious business Update 7/19: Today GMG changed their prices from a 32% discount to 15% off FLEX cards. Other Eve Online deals still valid. Prices updated below. EVE Onlinegamers rejoice, particularly if you need more game time to get back to your Excel spreadsheets. PLEX is rarely (if ever) on sale, but thanks to Green Man Gaming’s summer sale, you can now get up to32% off on PLEX(Pilot’s License Extension, for those not in the know)....

June 26, 2025 · 1 min · 189 words · Dr. Linda Nguyen

Fire Emblem Heroes gets its goth on with Dark Burdens event

Wearing sunglasses at night Nintendo has released a new trailer for the next update headed to mobile battlerFire Emblem Heroes. It appears that this latest event is gonna get a bit broody, as a quartet of darker, edgier dudes and dudettes prepare to join the free-to-play title’s mammoth roster. JoiningFEHas part of theDark Burdenssummoning event areFire Emblem Fates‘ Corrin,Genealogy of the Holy War‘s Julia,Radiant Dawn‘s Ike, and sinisterSacred Stonesantagonist Lyon. While Lyon is already a nasty bastard by design, the other three roster additions are boasting new nihilistic style....

June 26, 2025 · 1 min · 156 words · Mark Austin

Game Freak: Pokemon on consoles took so long because of social limitations and promo events

‘Those moments turn into memories and add value to that Pokemon you get’ Anyone who has playedPokemonsince the beginning remembers the whole “okay, who brought the link cable?!” conversation (it was usually me, sometimes I brought two just in case). I’ve traded on school buses. I’ve traded in class. I’ve even traded at Christmas mass! ThePoke-social craze was real, and while online play and trading is a boon in many ways, it also completely changed the way a lot of people interacted with one another....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 314 words · Ashley Frederick

God Hand, the clear choice for greatest game of all-time

A community blog by Sam van der Meer [Destructoid readerSam van der Meeris carrying the torch forGod Handon its 15th anniversary, and it’s a big freaking torch. If you’ve never explored this PS2 gem from Shinji Mikami and Clover before, settle in. –Jordan] I originally typed this mess up for the world on May 9th, 2019, and, uh, well the world was a lot simpler then. Who’da thunk! But like the way mom and dad put on a good face for Jr’s birthday party—even though the divorce papers are being filed—it’s time to celebrate 15 years ofGOD HAND, and if you’re so inclined, sneak a peek at this weak leek of a critique of The Greatest Video Game of All-Time....

June 26, 2025 · 16 min · 3401 words · Annette Ferguson

Hot today-only deal: VR-ready refurb gaming desktop only $449

Update: All sold out! Remember that HP VR-ready desktopwe wrote aboutearlier this year? Well, the deal is back and it’s even cheaper in refurb format. Looks like Woot has some refurbished units in stock because the HP Pavilion 560 VR-ready gaming desktop isnow only $449.99with a flat $5 shipping from Woot. This deal is today only. HP Pavilion 560 Deal The specs are exactly the same as last mentioned and won’t exactly propel you to PC stardom, but this is a $450 rig equipped with a 7th gen Quad Core i5-6400 that clocks in at 3....

June 26, 2025 · 1 min · 213 words · Dale Rich

How to search Allard’s chambers for An Unsettling Encounter quest in Dragon’s Dogma 2

Among the many quests Brant will give you to investigate what’s going on at Vernworth Castle is the quest An Unsettling Encounter. For this quest, you will need to search Allard’s Chambers for proof of nefarious deeds. However, his chambers can be tricky to find, and even trickier to search. Here’s how to search Allard’s chambers for the An Unsettling Encounter quest inDragon’s Dogma 2. How to sneak into Allard’s chambers In order to search Allard’s chambers property for the An Unsettling Encounter quest,you need to wait until it’s night time....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 481 words · Harold Sanders

How to use the Destiny 2 Season Pass Wayback Machine extension

Regardless of how you feel aboutDestiny 2‘s extreme reliance on FOMO for its seasons, the fact of the matter is that there’s a huge amount of lost content. Thing is, you might still be able to claw some of it back with the Season Pass Wayback Machine extension. There are some caveats to keep in mind about theDestiny 2Season Pass Wayback Machine browser extension, of course, but it generally works precisely as advertised....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 558 words · Mr. Jay Phelps

Hyped for GTA 6? New report says Rockstar will roll back clock with remastered classic while fans wait

TheGrand Theft Auto 6hype reached new heights after its release date was revealed, but now, all that’s left is time to wait. And play otherGTAgames, of course. And when it comes toGTAgames, there’s not a ton to choose from. But current-gen consoles could be blessed by a re-issued version of one of the best games of all time very soon, if a new report is to be believed. The exciting news today comes from a notableRockstar Games insider/leaker named Tez2, who claims a remaster ofGrand Theft Auto IVshould be out sometime in 2025, followed up by a remaster ofMax Payne 3....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 294 words · Christy Johnson

ID@Xbox Summer Game Fest Demo event kicks off today (Update)

See some “show floor” demos from the comfort of home [Update:Xbox haspublished a full list of demos availablefor today’s demo event, with 34 games in total available to check out on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S. Here’s the lineup: Our original story follows.] The indie gaming side of Xbox is hosting another demo event this year, the ID@Xbox Summer Game Fest Demo event. Starting June 21, the ID@Xbox team says it will have over 30 demos of upcoming games playable on Xbox....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 250 words · Robin Rice

Just Dance 2 breaks 5 million in US sales

In the 10 months since it’s release, Ubisoft’sJust Dance 2has become the eighth Wii exclusive title to break 5 million in US sales. It joins the ranks ofMario Kart, New Super Mario Bros. Wii Play, Wii Fit, Wii Fit Plus, Wii Sports Resort,andSuper Smash Bros. Brawl.Wait, so it’s the first third-party game to sell over 5 million copies? Given Nintendo’s reliance on first-party software their current list of top sellers isn’t terribly surprising, but it’s definitely nice to see Ubisoft join in the over-five-million club....

June 26, 2025 · 1 min · 114 words · Lisa Hernandez

Literal G.O.A.T. Shanty now available in Them’s Fightin’ Herds

Kick ‘n’ Butt It’s been more than few grazes since we last heard fromThem’s Fightin’ Herds, but fans of equine smack-fest will be pleased to hear that developer Mane6 has finally released new DLC character Shanty, with the adorable hellraiser ready to hoof it up this week. As previously reported, Shanty is a seafaring goat who makes up for her short stature with an almighty fiery attitude. Our bleatin’ beater uses her lightweight nature to its fullest, with a masterful array of dash attacks, a combo-starting air throw, and, best of all, a selection of “off-the-wall” attacks, instantly recalling those cute viral videos where baby goats frantically spin-kick off of logs, ramps, and each other....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 239 words · Debbie Gray

Lootify codes (August 2025) [Minerals Events]

Updated: July 14, 2025 We added new codes! It’s time to descend into the darkest dungeons and clash against all kinds of challenging enemies, but the big question is—what weapon and gear are you going to bring along?Lootifyis all about the good old RNG experience—you roll for chests and collect goodies to use in your battles. Each dungeon requires a specific Power level for you to beat, so if you’re out of luck with the items you’ve got right now,Lootifycodes can help you get better stuff using Potions and Coins....

June 26, 2025 · 2 min · 369 words · Nicholas Jones

Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earth most popular board game in October

Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle Earthracked up 7,400 new registered owners on BoardGameGeek in October, making it the most widely purchased board game of the month. The7 Wonders Duelreskin, based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth masterpiece, finished some way ahead ofUnconscious Mind, the next best performer. Even this year’s Spiel de Jahres winner,Sky Team, couldn’t run Asmodee’s two-player strategy game close. October’s most popular games Typically, a popular board game can expect to reach around 3,500 new registered owners on BoardGameGeek to be considered the most popular board game for the month....

June 26, 2025 · 3 min · 493 words · Phyllis Garcia