It still doesn’t look good for Haunted Mines fans As you may have seen,Aurielis set to debut inHeroes of the Stormin the near future, and she looks like one interesting, and technical addition. So that got me thinking — how does the team approach balancing, should she turn into a massive force to be reckoned with at release? We’ve seen some questionable decisions in the past that have both overbuffed and overnerfed some fan favorites, but I got a chance to chat with Matthew Cooper, Senior Game Designer at Blizzard Entertainment, to get little more insight on the process....

According to the developers themselves, Aloy is 5 feet, 6 inches Playing throughHorizon Call of the Mountainon the PlayStation VR 2, it was fascinating to see how I compared, height-wise, to the cast. I’m 6’1″ tall, andother than Darth Vader inImmortal, it’s tough to find someone that I’m actually looking up to. That includes theHorizonseries: at least when it comes to Aloy. Aloy’s height, confirmed Aloy is 5'6" tall, hope this helps and if you have any more questions we’re happy to help 🙂...

Claiming territory is the main objective of both domination and conquest end goals inManor Lords. However, gaining the ability to actually claim a region isn’t all that well explained, so I will attempt to demystify it. Maps are broken up into 8 regions that you’re able to see by scrolling all the way out. Depending on the rules you set, your AI opponent might start out with two of these claimed already, and it’s only a matter of time before they grab the rest....

One of thenew features introduced inDiablo 4Season 3is the addition of WASD movement. The long-requested feature allows players to move using the WASD keys on their keyboard as opposed to clicking to move with the mouse. However, to make use of the new feature, you first need to enable it. Here is how to turn on WASD movement inDiablo 4, with options that still use the mouse to attack and an option that removes it completely....

Fly? Yes. Land? No. With all the Battlefront and Fallout 4 news from the last few weeks it feels like the hype-train really never left the station. But in the deal train makes go on as December titles are now on the horizon. Square Enix’sJust Cause 3is out on December 1st, thecheapest PC dealis at GMG where after coupon they’ve cut the price 28% to only $43.20 (key from Square Enix)....

You all know by now the big talking point surrounding theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC forElden Ringits its difficulty, with many a playerfinding it far more challenging than they’d like. While this hardly means FromSoftware’s going to introduce an easy mode any time soon, it has put out a calibration update to try and make things more balanced. This update, as detailed onBandai Namco’s website, primarily revises the scaling ofthe Shadow Realm Blessings, which isShadow of the Erdtree‘s unique leveling system for boosting the attack and defence of your character and spirit summons....

It might be the end of the world inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3‘sZombiesmode, but that doesn’t mean the party needs to end. In fact, crashing pool parties has become even easier. I’m going to be honest. Urzikstan isn’t really my jam. Now, don’t get me wrong, I enjoy deserts and zombies, but for whatever reason, this peanut butter and chocolate isn’t blending for me. As such, I don’t mind it when Easter Eggs like the Shahin Manor require me to ignore both and spend time in the pool....

Today is the beginning of anotherMonopoly GOseason, Monopoly Games. This time, we’re heading toward sports competitions and events. Completing every Monopoly Games album will reward you with dice, cash, and cosmetics, with your final prize giving you tens of thousands of dice. Here’s a complete guide toMonopoly GO’sMonopoly Games sticker albums, including their star values and rewards. All Monopoly Games albums and stickers Monopoly GO’sMonopoly Games season has 28 total sticker albums you can complete for rewards from June 20 until July 29, 2025....

Skyrim players wanted, apply within … TO DIE Namco Bandai’s marketing support forDark Soulswas modest, to say the least, but apparently it won’t be making that same “mistake” with the sequel.Dark Souls 2is to be treated like a major “AAA” title, according to the publisher … even though most people likeDark Soulsit because itisn’tyour typical “AAA” bullshit. “The good thing this time round is we’re investing more in it from a marketing perspective,” PR director Lee KirtontoldOXM....

Nightingale’sEarly Access release date is swiftly approaching. With this comes questions of where you can play it, its cost, and what to expect while playing. Inflexion Games predictsNightingale’sEarly Access period will last nearly a year, with plans to introduce new features and fixes over time. When is theNightingaleEarly Access release date? Nightingale‘s Early Access release is on July 24, 2025. Priced at $29.99,Nightingaleis a PC exclusive available onSteamand theEpic Games Store....

It kicks off this weekend The Nintendo PAX West slate is now available thanks to a My Nintendo post, and it seems pretty straightforward — so long as you have a Nintendo account. Set to take place from September 3-6 at the Seattle Convention Center, PAX West [Prime] is back in person, and Nintendo is going to be there. The core of the event involves two things: demos forSplatoon 3, and invitational tournaments for bothSplatoon 3andMario Kart 8 Deluxe....

Look,EA Sports FC 24was technically the headliner for this week’s Nintendo Download as far as the Big N is concerned: but I had other plans.Disgaea 7is out on October 3, and honestly, it’s crazy that this series is still alive. I’ve been a huge fan of it since it first came out, and have been following NIS for over 20 years. I’m glad that they’re still around, and the industry as a whole is better off with them in it....

Remember Ouya? [Update:Razer has confirmed to Destructoid that it has acquired OUYA’s software assets, including its “content catalog and online retail platform.” The deal was closed on July 24, 2025. The OUYA store will eventually be re-launched as “Cortex for Android TV,” a “premier destination” for Razer Forge TV games and other content. Razer is not retaining interest in Ouya hardware. Essentially, Ouya users are being left in the dust, and Razer will transition people to the “more advanced” Forge TV micro-console....