Best played with headphones In aDead Spacedeveloper diary, executive producer Glen Schofield used a good example to illustrate how audio is integral to fear: “We’ve turned off a scary movie — the picture — and just run the audio and it’s very scary, but if you turn off the audio and just watch the movie, it’s not scary at all.” Sound design is arguably more crucial for horror than any other genre in gaming, and some developers are taking it to the next level....

Disney Dreamlight Valley’sAlice in Wonderlandupdate is set to arrive in 2025. Over time, Gameloft has released teasers for what’s to come, from revealing how the Cheshire Cat is involved in some way to showing off themed furniture items with unknown functions. Jumping to April, we now have an official release date for this update. Whether you’re a fan ofAlice in Wonderlandor just want to experience newDisney Dreamlight Valleycontent, we’ve got just the information you need about the upcoming Wonderland Whimsy update....

The Agent of the Nine, Xur, is one of the most highly sought-after characters inDestiny 2, wielding the game’s best gear. But since he’s a master of movement, he never stays in one place and disappears from time to time. To help you find him, check out Xur’s location and wares inDestiny 2. Where to find Xur in Destiny 2 Xur can be found in theTower BazaarinDestiny 2. Mark a waypoint on him to guide you over there quickly....

Grab your gears for round two Bundle Stars is running anencore on its Winter Sale, with most deals returning for the next 48 hours (until about Thursday morning). If you were in a deep slumber during Steam’s sale, this is now your second chance to pick up excellent titles at dirt-cheap prices. Some of the more interesting titles are MMOElder Scrolls OnlineandThe Secret World, both at under $10 for their standard edition, and a historic low price forThe Secret World....

The Destructoid Show’s 420th Episode Takes The High Road As we do every Friday (except for sometimes) we did a live Destructoid Show. CD Projekt Red announced some stuff aboutThe Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt, and then dropped some newscreens. Some stuff is being released in May, includingMetro: Last Light,and theLEAP Motion. In the best news ever, Willem Dafoe is playing a paranormal social worker inBeyond: 2 Souls.Playstation 4‘s social interface thingies got shown off, andapparentlyPlaystation Pluswill be a big deal next generation....

Other PS Plus titles revealed, too Grow Homeentered the PlayStation Plus Vote to Play contest and it climbed, climbed, climbed in the polls. It climbed higher than any others. It climbed so high that it has left the stratosphere of games that cost money and entered the realm of free titles. PS Plus members have gotten acclimated to having more than just one free game, however. That’s whyGrow Homeisn’t the only gratis title....

If you’re eagerly waiting forGTA 6, you’re probably itching for some open-world action in the meantime. Luckily, there are plenty of awesome games out there to try while you get the hang of the open world games. Each one has its own vibe, whether you’re into modern settings, classic adventures, or something more casual. What are the best games to play while waiting forGTA 6? Starting off the list withRed Dead Redemption 2from Rockstar Games, same developer forGTA 6....

At the start,XDefiant’sentire weapon collection may seem out of reach. However, the journey to acquiring these powerful tools is filled with various challenges, each tailored to a specific gun. This guide is your key to understanding allXDefiantweapons and the exhilarating path to unlocking them. How to unlock all weapons in XDefiant Weaponsare divided into seven categories: Assault, SMG, Shotgun, LMG, Marksman, Sniper, and Secondary Weapons. Each section provides at least one gun initially, but the rest will require a challenge to complete....

Become as final bosses On Friday, the official Twitter account forARMSposted a new tweet featuring a never-before-seen item. Initially showing off a fiery cage, one of the Helix clones from the game’s 1 v 100 mode punches it a couple times, cracking it open to reveal the spoils within. A familiar mask floats where the cage once was, and it reaches out with its fist. The helmet quickly takes over the clone, and becomes Hedlok, the true final boss of the game’s Grand Prix and 1 v 100 modes....

Ubisoft recently shared proper information on its Japan-setAssassin’s Creed Shadows. Aside from two trailers, which confirmed two playable protagonists, developer Ubisoft Québec has given some further insight about the game’s new mechanics, but the one that most intrigues me is its new dynamic weather system. I’ve always been a fan of dynamic weather systems in games, mostly for how they make a world feel more alive and can radically alter the mood of a scenario....

The whole gang is here After one of the first successful video game Kickstarters,Banner Sagahas been a shining star for the platform. Not only did Stoic deliver on its promise to give us a memorable strategy game with a beautiful art style, but they also went full steam ahead into a sequel inBanner Saga 2, and another follow-up inBanner Saga 3, the latter of which is scheduled to release this year....

For those who prefer a battlestation With Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrency mining in vogue right now, prices of video cards have skyrocketed. It makes little sense this Summer to build a simple gaming rig with an in-demand GPU like the GTX 1070 or 1060 with pricesat least$100 more than they use to go for (in some cases $300+ more than ‘normal’). If you needed a new PC, however, there are some fairly good deals at Lenovo, HP, and GameStop this 4th of July....

Look, I get it. Aiming your weapon is the last thing you want to do when you’re dealing with Maelstrom or Animals inCyberpunk 2077. You simply want to get in and out as quickly as possible. This is where the wonderful world of Smart Weapons inCyberpunk 2077can be put to work for you. By connecting to a Smart Link cyberware in the user’s palm, Smart Weapons do the aiming for you....