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‘Lotteries operate on a 9-day cycle ‘ [Update:Just in case there was any doubt, Square Enix once again provided another set of rules for theFinal Fantasy XIVhousing lottery on today’s producer streamin the form of a tweetthat you can view below. It’s kind of important! Housing fiends know what I’m talking about.] The inherently stressfulFinal Fantasy XIVhousing lotteryis coming up with patch 6.1, andnew details are outif you’re itching for them....

The first hit is free Blizzard took the penultimate spot in the PC gaming show at E3 tonight. Executive Producer Chris Sigaty and Game Director Dustin Browder started off talking aboutHeroes of the Storm, but eventually got to some juicy information about the final chapter of theStarCraft IIsaga. The third chapter is incoming, and as a transition betweenHeart of the SwarmandLegacy of the Void, Blizzard is releasing three prologue missions titledWhispers of Oblivion....

It’s hard not to make the comparison betweenStarfieldandStar Citizen. After all, both games are massive space titles that allow you to leave the cockpit of your ship and walk around on planets and stations. However, it’s important to note, there are some pretty big differences between the two. WithStarfieldright around the corner, it’s easy to want to compare the two, especially if you’ve playedStar Citizen. If you’ve playedStar Citizenand are a fan, you’re probably wondering if that means you should expect to enjoyStarfieldas well....

And $24 on Green Man Gaming Our own Chris Carter gaveWolfenstein: The New Orderafavorable reviewbut in the weeks since I’ve come across even higher praise for MachineGames’ take on the iconic series. Some of you out there really, truly dig this game. I didn’t want to go in at full price, but $30? Hmm. That’s the priceAmazon has right nowfor the PC version ofThe New Order, while additional savings can be found over atGreen Man Gaming, if you’re okay with going through that site....

whoopsie doodle Holy crap, we have a new look to the site! Tons of awesome stuff happened today, such as Tony’s interview with brentalfloss (whom I’d love to collaborate with on a Double Dragon “with lyrics” track), Casey previewedFar Cry 3, Jim gave another Blatantly Better, and…YOU GUYS! OUR NEW SITE IS SO PRETTY! Destructoid Original:DmC’s new Dante is blatantly better than old DanteSpotlight: What if a brentalfloss interview had lyrics?...

Naughty Dog has a second project in pre-production Game Informersat down with Naughty Dog co-presidents Christophe Balestra and Evan Wells to chat about the state of the company, the nextUncharted, and another project in early production. Departures at the studio, including formerUnchartedseries creative director and writer Amy Hennig,have led to speculationabout what’s going on with the PlayStation 4 game. “You often have to find many wrong paths before you find the right one, and that’s all helping the ultimate quality of the product,” said Wells, before noting thatThe Last of Uscreative director Bruce Straley and game director Neil Druckmann have been asked to lead the project....

Ola El Presidente! There is moreTropico 4goodness on the way, as Kalypso has announced an expansion to the popular banana republic sim:Modern Times. The new expansion will focus on taking your economy to the 21st century of global financial markets, space exploration, and the rise of the Internet. you’re able to expect new buildings, challenges, and edicts that let you do things like limiting Internet access for Tropicans. Modernizing your island across 12 new scenario missions, you’ll upgrade old buildings to new variants and replace obsolete buildings with modern ones....

InSeveranceSeason 2 Episode 8 Sweet Vitriol we get a lot of references to Ether, which has also been referenced throughout both Season 1 and Season 2. Here is what we know about Ether and what it is inSeveranceand its importance in Season 2 Episode 8. What is Ether? InSeverance, Ether more than likely refers to an actual organic chemical compound called Diethyl Ether, or simply Ether for short. It’s a colourless and “sickly sweet” smelling liquid that is incredibly volatile and flammable....

The Winnower has always been a part of theDestinyuniverse. It’s the idea of a devil, the concept of something that isn’t exactly the essence of destruction but more a being that wants the universe to evolve in a specific way. In contrast, its opposition wants something more for their creations. We’ve had lore entries hinting at the Winnower inDestinyandDestiny 2before, but theSalvation’s Edge raidconfirms that it exists and adds some context to what exactly it is....

More treats than tricks in October There’s no shortage of articles where the premise is “Some legitimately good games are getting added to Xbox Game Pass.” Here’s another for the pile. In the coming weeks, Xbox Game Pass is getting six new titles — and there’s something to be excited about with each one. From beloved hits to cult classics to day-one additions, every game contributes something worthwhile to the best subscription value in games....

Also, the Switch version is 25 percent off right now The team behindYooka-Layleeis “alive, we’re listening, and we have fun stuff headed your way.” In a status update, Playtonic Games noted that things have been quiet on the outside, but internally, “we’re all heads down, buzzing like union worker bees, spawning some of the cool stuff we hope to get into your hands in the near future.” The studio is wrapping up the last ofYooka-Laylee‘sKickstarter stretch goals, including a developer commentary and a “64-Bit” tonic that functions like a demake....

The next entry in theYsseries aims for next year Falcom has announced the next numbered entry in the long-runningYsRPG series.Ys X: Nordicswill launch next year. News about this broke last nightduring an annual meeting, soon followed bythe official news.Ys Xis the latest numerical entry in the series, targeting PlayStation 4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. It’s currently set to launch in Japan sometime in 2023. According to a description of the game (thanksGematsu),Ys X: Nordicswill once again follow hero Adol Christin in a new adventure, this time set in the northern Obelia Bay....

InZelda: Echoes of Wisdom, you’ll need to use your Echoes to get through battles and encounters, as well as Swordfighter Form. There are three different weapons that unlock at different times, and all of them need upgrading. Not only do the weapons themselves need upgrading, but you’ll also need to upgrade your energy to extend the time that you may be inSwordfighter Form. Admittedly, all of this is a lot to take on board, but we can help you get to grips with the system....