Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s PC specs don’t drop any bombshells

Well, the specs for the beta anyway Just a few days ahead of theCall of Duty: Black Ops 4PC beta, Treyarch and Activision have let us know what kind of rig we’ll need to be able to run the game. Fortunately, it doesn’t really require any heavy artillery. Here’s what’s needed to playBlack Ops 4on the lowest settings: Minimum requirements: Of course, the specs ramp up a bit for a more ideal experience....

July 26, 2025 · 1 min · 127 words · Michele Freeman

Can video games make you a better driver?

It works for F1 drivers F1 driver Max Verstappen has been honing his driving skills by way of racing sims. By using simulators like Assetto Corsa, iRacing and rFactor 2, Verstappen’s been able to familiarise himself with the F1 circuits and practice throughout the off-season. If the kick-ass moves like those demonstrated in last week’s Belgian Grand Prix are anything to by, Verstappen’s clearly benefiting, particularly if you look at this video of him practicing in iRacing…...

July 26, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words · Michael Rogers

Conan O’Brien’s full catalog of late night episodes will be online in January

Introducing Pimpbot 5000 and the Masturbating Bear to a brand new generation Old-school late night fans who haven’t bought into the antics of the Jimmy Fallons and James Cordens out there may be pleased to learn about this planned throwback: all episodes of Conan O’Brien’s late night talk shows will be available online for all to see starting January 2019. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of his first-ever episode, Team Coco released the full episode on YouTube....

July 26, 2025 · 1 min · 206 words · Mrs. Gabrielle Perez MD

Destiny expands microtransactions with surprise Halloween event

The highest item costs roughly $10 Bungie has pushed a new update toDestinyin the dead of morning that adds moremicrotransactionsto the game. In addition to “Treasures of the Lost” chests for 200 Silver each, you can pick up the Legendary emotes “Zombie Dance” (700), “Monster Dance” (500), “and “Boo” (300). For reference, the lowest amount of silver you can buy is 500 for $4.99. Chests include random legendary cosmetic masks, and other random small cosmetic items like Jackolytes....

July 26, 2025 · 1 min · 154 words · Joseph Howard

Destructoid’s award for Best Xbox One Game of 2017 goes to…

Cuphead “Good things come to those who wait” is a saying that gets said sometimes. It’s supposed to extol the virtue of patience, as though it isn’t always best to enthusiastically leap towardeverything. That’s probably true! It’s important to be discerning. The adage doesn’t quite fit our extremely specific situation of waiting for a video game to release, though. Only the developer has control over how long it’ll take to make a video game....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 359 words · Stacy Lewis

Does anybody give a crap about their gamerscore anymore?

So last week we ran a crazy story. After eleven years straight, Ray “Stallone83” Cox let his prestigious “highest Gamerscore” world record slip through his fingers. His rival, Stephen “smrnov” Rowe was able to snatch the title from his grasp because Ray was too busy ahemconsummatinghis marriageto his lovely new bride to keep up a champion’s pace. The world is so strange sometimes. I just couldn’t believe what I was reading....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Catherine Cruz

E3: Hands-on with Project P-100

Project P-100(working title) from Platinum Games (creators ofViewtiful JoeandMadWorld) was one of the strangest Wii U games I played on the show floor at E3. And that is not necessarily a bad thing. In a way, it reminded me ofElebits, another odd little title that launched with the original Wii more than five years ago. LikeElebits,Project P-100shows off what its respective console can do in an interesting, if slightly painful, way....

July 26, 2025 · 4 min · 707 words · Rebecca Davis

Fight to live in Aliens: Colonial Marines’ Escape Mode

Gearbox is absolutely on fire these days. After the unprecedented success ofBorderlands,their resurrection ofDuke Nukem Forever(Yeah, it sucked, but they at least got it out), and the hype surroundingBorderlands 2,it really seems like they can do no wrong. After a recent showing of the Escape multiplayer mode fromAliens: Colonial Marines,it looks like their hot streak is far from over. Aliens: Colonial Marines(Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC [previewed])Developer: Gearbox SoftwarePublisher: SegaRelease: July 14, 2025...

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 588 words · Michael Powell

Halo 5 is getting the 4K treatment, lots of Halo classics being made backward compatible

A flood of announcements July 7 used to be Halo Day. Well, it was technically Bungie Day, but with Bungie at the helm of the entireHaloseries, it effectively meant that it was also Halo Day. That’s dashed now that Bungie has moved ontoDestiny. But, this year, July 6 has some announcements that would be fitting for a Halo Day under 343’s leadership. Called the “Summer Celebration,” 343 Industries has some fairly big news pertaining to pastHaloinstallments....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 228 words · James Owens

How to catch Yveltal in Pokémon Go: weaknesses and best counters (June 2024)

As of June 19, the legendary Pokémon Yveltal has become available inPokémon Go‘s five star raid battles. As the Destruction Pokémon fromPokémon X & Y‘s Kalos region, it’s a fittingly challenging creature to defeat and capture. You only have until June 28 to obtain Yveltal for yourself (you canview the June schedule for raids here), so here’s a quick rundown of some important advice for you if you’re struggling in its raid battles....

July 26, 2025 · 3 min · 631 words · Matthew Riley

How to complete the Spetsnaz Exposed mission in DMZ Warzone

Spetsnaz Exposed mission explained Since the release ofSeason 4inCall of Duty: Warzone,dedicated players have actively engaged in DMZ missions with great enthusiasm. With the arrival of the new Vondel map, players have witnessed a complete game progress reset and the introduction of afresh set of missions. Among these is the Tier 3 mission for the Black Mous Faction called “Spetsnaz Exposed.” This mission spans across two maps and consists of three main objectives....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 412 words · Melissa Haynes

How to get Protea Prime Relics in Warframe

Our girl Protea got the Prime treatment inWarframe, so you know that means it’s time to farm for her relics. The “temporal tactician” is a must-have, whether it’s her normal self or the newly released Prime, so here’s everything you need to know how to get her. All Protea Prime Relics The best Lith Relic farm To get Lith Relics fast, you should farm theHepit and Teshubnodes in the Void. For every mission completion, you are rewarded a random Lith Relic, with a slight chance of getting Aya....

July 26, 2025 · 2 min · 347 words · Douglas Webster

Kid Icarus gets spruced up in this Flash remake

[Update:It turns out that the enhanced maps and tilesets were made by Jon Leung of VGMaps back inApril 2007. He wasn’t properly credited for the use of his edits. Not cool, Flip Industries. Not cool at all.] Kid Icaruswill return this March inUprising, the first new game in the series in over 20 years. Understandably, many may want to refresh their memories, while others may not have played the oiginal or the Game Boy sequel at all....

July 26, 2025 · 1 min · 201 words · Angelica Bass