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These useless items are now more impactful Relics, an item slot added in theDestiny: Taken Kingphase, were a nuisance. Mainly they were just things that held players back from reaching the level cap of 320 back before the April update, with nominal stats and bonuses that weren’t even noticeable. Now Bungie is overhauling the system entirely. By way of a Game Informer report, the developer is making eight new artifacts available to all classes and subclasses, which are heavily connected to the game’s lore....

The category of Best Ongoing Game was extremely competitive this year. In fact, each of our 2024 nominees received substantial expansions or updates this year, with each one cementing its respective titles place on our nominee list. But the title that stands above the rest and earning Destructoid’s Best Ongoing Game award of 2024 isWarframeafter having a huge year with three massive updates. Back in June,Warframelaunched its Update 36 titledJade Shadowswhich alongside adding the MMOs 57th Warframe, Jade, also added a handful of new weapons, a new Eximus suit, an all-new game mode called Ascension, and the Belly of the Beast operation....

Releasing May 24 for $4.99 I’m starting to feel overwhelmed at all of the games coming out this month. Should I plan to set aside time better spent with other, newer stuff for a chance to double dip onDownwell? Phrased like that, probably not. But then again,Downwellis awesome, and who needs sleep anyway. The action-platform game about falling strategically is headed to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita on Jul 26, 2025....

The venerable Insomniac working on a Facebook game is understandingly troubling to some, especially given the partnership with EA. However, Insomniac’s focus withOuternautsis to bring a full-featured, console or “core” experience to the more casual sector. I think they’re actually doing it with the turn-based, explorative RPGOuternauts. I’ve got a lot of faith that the folks at Insomniac know what they’re doing. I love their games’ staple style, both the vibrant aesthetics and clever writing....

Talk of a sequel toEpic Mickeyhas beengoing aroundfor what feels like quite a while — I was almost starting to get worried. This week, the game was shown off to media. We’ll have a full preview forDisney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Twoon Friday, but for now, The Associated Press has the first details. Perhaps most importantly, Junction Point Studios has focused on improving the camera forEpic Mickey 2. In addition to giving the characters voices — including Oswald, a first for the rabbit — the team is making the game a musical....

Buy the game at launch for three more cars at no extra cost Are you still into buying special editions? I really, truly was, for a while there. Haven’t bought one in years — and it feels great! WithForza Motorsport 5, there are two options: a limited edition ($79.99), and a day-one edition ($59.99). At least here, your money is largely going to in-game content and not random swag that will occupy shelf space you’re increasingly running out of....

Finally, you’re The Stig The UK’s most iconic petrolhead programming now appears in the best video game recreation of racing in the UK.Top GearandForza Horizon 4have teamed up for a perfectly sensible crossover. Playground Games has revealed thatForza Horizon 4is getting a new seven-chapter story based onTop Gear. You race as The Stig, and narration is done by Chris Harris. The show’s Track-tor is a reward for completing the story. This content is part of the Series 11 free update which went live today....

It’s been thirteen years since one of the most celebrated console shooters,GoldenEye 007, was released on the Nintendo 64. Since then, we have had a sub-par, sort-of sequel inGoldenEye: Rogue Agentand people arguing about whether the original’s gameplay still holds up or if it even deserves the status it has gained. Now, developer Eurocom has stepped up to attempt a re-imagining of both the plot of the film and the 1997 game....

This is Atriox, you’re not gonna be friends Spartans have spent the better part of two decades putting the Covenant in their place. If it’s not Covenant, it’s mostly the Flood and Sentinels that are causing problems for the UNSC. However, you’d have to play one of the non-FPSHaloside-games to be acclimated with one of the enemy factions inHalo Infinite. — Halo (@Halo)Jun 20, 2025 That’s the voice of Atriox who’s the leader of the Banished....

Coming to North America this year RememberProject Happinessfrom last E3? Last year’s tease fromHarvest Mooncreator Yasuhiro Wada has its official title now:Hometown Story. Famitsu has the full story from Wada himself. He says that the game is nearly 60 percent complete, with the story being the bulk of what’s left for their workload. Wada says that you’ll play as a merchant in a village, and you’ll work to meet people in that village to get them to come to your store....

Wolverine and his claws are already checked off Marvel Powers United VRis out tomorrow on the Oculus Rift. While it might have flown over your radar entirely, the folks over at Oculus Studios and Sanzaru Games managed to actually nail the fantasy of playing some of these heroes in first-person, and it made me think about all of the crazy possibilities. While DLC is coming, we don’t know what it entails....

The Steam Summer Sale 2025 is spiking the temperatures with some fantastic deals, and there are plenty of options available even if you’re on a tight budget. The 10-dollar deals include a few amazing games that might be old by today’s date, but they offer excellent gameplay value even standing in 2025. Similarly, you’re able to also pick up indie titles that are even lower than their original prices, all thanks to the sale....

Strap in for pricing drama Creedence Clearwater Revival is a necessary choice for any depiction of the Vietnam War. Did you know CCR, despite having seven studio albums and leaving a footprint as one of America’s great political rock bands, was only active for four years? Then John Fogerty fucked off to make songs abouthow great it’d be if his coach let him play baseball. ThisCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warreveal trailer briefly touches on “Run Through the Jungle” as the obligatory CCR nod, although, for my money, I’ll take “Who’ll Stop the Rain” off the same album....