Is Pact Of The Blade Still Useful In Baldur’s Gate 3?

The Hexblade warlock is one of the most popular and powerful subclasses introduced in the eighth patch toBaldur’s Gate 3. It’s a fan favorite inDungeons & Dragonsas well, giving the warlock some excellent martial features andmaking for an excellent multiclassing choice, given how great it can be with just one level. But there’s one clear problem that came with bringing the subclass toBG3, and that is the way that the Pact of the Blade has been reworked from its tabletop form....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 504 words · Heather Williams

It's 2025 And Ethan Plath Is Still Dropping Controversial Bombshells

In the premiere episode ofWelcome to Plathvilleseason 7, oldest brother, Ethan Plath, made an accusation about his middle sister,Lydia Plath’s now-husband, Zac Wyse that shocked me.Welcome to Plathvilleseason 7just started airing, and there were a lot of revelations made about all the cast members in the first episode, but Ethan’s viewpoint about Zac was cutting. Welcome to Plathvilledrops a season a year, and it typically runs in the summer.Ethan has been a central figurein the hit TLC show since its inception in 2019, while season 7 is Zac’s first season in the spotlight....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 514 words · Mark Wyatt

It’s a start: Crytek’s Ryse will be exclusive to Xbox One

Here’s the obligatory countdown site Crytek’s long-talked-about but little-shownRysewill be an Xbox One exclusive, according to the game’sofficial website. This hack-and-slash title, set in ancient Rome,has been billedas a major — “Gears of War/Halo” major — launch title for the system. The site’s copy describesRyseas having “controller-based gameplay enhanced by Kinect,” which is what I’m looking for so long as we’restuck withthe motion-sensing device going forward. We’ll see more at E3 in the coming weeks, naturally....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 76 words · Jeremy Wilson

Jurassic World Rebirth Did What The Previous Trilogy Was Too Scared Of

Jurassic World Rebirthmanaged to accomplish something that the trilogy before it was afraid to do. In many ways,Jurassic World Rebirth’s reviewsregarded it as a return to form for the franchise. It was better received than both its predecessors, andJurassic World Rebirth’s box office successhas proven it to resonate with general audiences. The film was praised for going back to basics;Jurassic World Rebirthtakes place on a secluded island filled with dinosaurs as experts and civilians alike attempt to survive....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 462 words · Sheryl Mendez

Mario Kart World Shows Off New Mission, & Fan Reaction Is Split On Everything Except The Music

Nintendo has given fans another glimpse into the upcomingMario Kart World,this time showing off what one of the overworld missions will look like. The newest entry into theMario Kartfranchise will arrive on June 5 as a launch title for Nintendo’s upcoming console, the Nintendo Switch 2. In the ninth installment of the racing game, players will be able to leave the race tracks and freely explore the world surrounding them, adding a new layer to the classic series....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 555 words · Jordan Harding

Microsoft Matching Microsoft Rewards COVID-19 Donations Until End of the Year

Xbox players have been able to turn their achievement hunting and extensive gameplay available through services like Xbox Game Pass in order to earn premium rewards and enter sweepstakes. However,Microsoftalso lets players donate their hard-earned points from playing through games likeSkyrimon Game Passto a number of different charitable causes, with the company adding a new incentive until the end of the year. These charities help several causes, including the CDC Foundation and United Nations Foundation, which are both currently working towards COVID-19 relief....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Brittany Keller

Mortal Kombat 11 Fan Art Imagines Human Version of Noob Saibot

Players that enjoy theMortal Kombatseries and the lore surrounding it may be surprised to see how Noob Saibot inMortal Kombat 11looks without a mask. A Reddit user and player of the game was able to remove the mask of the former Lin Kuei member to reveal what he looks like. Mortal Kombat 11is starting to seeits share of fan editsas Reddit user KantoHo has posted a photo of a customized Noob Saibot into theMortal KombatReddit page....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 333 words · Rachel Smith

Naked Gun Director Fought To Keep One Joke In The Final Cut Despite "Polarizing" Audience Response

The Naked Gun’s Akiva Schaffer has revealed that one specific joke involving TiVo andBuffy the Vampire Slayernearly didn’t make the final cut after a “polarizing” audience response. The action-comedy legacy sequel, starring Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr., has earned an impressive 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, drawing praise for its sharp blend of nostalgia and modern spoof humor. With its rapid-fire gags, visual puns, and meta-humor,The Naked Gunhas been widely praised as a worthy modern successorto Leslie Nielsen’s beloved original trilogy, with Neeson’s comedic performance being a surprising standout....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 545 words · Michelle Mcneil

Netflix's Extraction 3 Gets A New Update From Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth offers an update on the plannedExtraction 3.The upcoming movie was confirmed by Netflix after the success of the first two movies, which star Hemsworth as Tyler Rake, a former Australian SASR operator turned black ops mercenary. The Russo brothers are expected to return as producers, and Sam Hargrave will return to helm the project. Despite being confirmed, the movie doesn’t have a release date yet. Now, in an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, Hemsworth offered an update onwhere they are withExtraction 3....

June 7, 2025 · 3 min · 428 words · Ian Maldonado

New Dead by Daylight Killer Revealed in Trailer

The ever popular and still growing horror survival gameDead by Daylightgot a new trailer this morning showcasing some new features for the game’s newest upcoming chapter. In the trailer, we see a neon colored street racer running from something on her veryAkirainspired motorcycle only to come face to face with her pursuer. We find at the end of the trailer that this woman is named Kimura Yui, a vigilante street racer trapped in the Entity’s realm....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Leslie Dunlap

NieR: Automata Trophy Unlocks for Being Inappropriate

NieR: Automatahas officially launched in Japan, and fans have discovered a fairly lewd trophy lurking in the game’s achievements. The trophy, called “What Are You Doing?”, apparently unlocks after maneuvering the camera to show the playerAndroid 2B’s buttunderneath her skirt. The player has to do this ten different times to unlock the trophy, so it’s not one that gamers are likely to obtain without deliberately being inappropriate. While the trophy is a nod to the controversy that emerged over the…heavily detailed representation of 2B’s posterior that gamers found inNieR: Automata’s demo, it’s interesting that Square Enix and Platinum Games have decided to embrace that moment rather than simply edit it out of the final product altogether....

June 7, 2025 · 2 min · 341 words · Curtis Kramer

Nominees for Destructoid’s Best PS4 Game of 2019

‘This isn’t even my final form’ What a year it’s been for PlayStation 4. What a year it’s beenperiod. Let’s take a moment to reflect. As much as we’re curious about PlayStation 5 and next-gen – is there any chance Sony can maintain its momentum? – there’s no real rush. There’s no reason to stop caring about PS4 yet. Even as someone whose profession is covering video games, it’s been tough to keep up with all the great releases....

June 7, 2025 · 1 min · 204 words · William Gonzalez

Parks & Rec Star Slams Trump For Cutting National Parks Budget: "This Is A Huge Mistake"

Parks and Recreationstar Nick Offerman has slammed President Donald Trump’s cuts to the United States National Parks budget during his appearance onThe Daily Show. Offerman was making his fourth appearance on the satirical news program on Tuesday, July 15. Having previously been interviewed by Desi Lydic and Trevor Noah on the show, this time the actor was given his own segment to address the issue of national parks funding. InOfferman’s best TV showrole,he played Ron Swanson, the director of the titular city department inParks and Recreation....

June 7, 2025 · 4 min · 734 words · Todd Howard