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1 week ago | 
destructoid.com | Madison Benson
On most days, you can easily open Minecraft, join a single-player world or server, and play with friends whenever you wish. Sometimes, though, you’ll run into errors that make it impossible to join, with “the authentication servers are currently not reachable” being one of the most well-known. What causes this error? Is there any way to fix it? That’s what we’re here to talk about. Let’s talk about how to fix Minecraft’s ‘the authentication servers are currently not reachable’ error.
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1 week ago | 
destructoid.com | Madison Benson
If you’ve played Disney Dreamlight Valley’s Dreamlight Parks Fest event in the past, you’ll be more than familiar with the various popcorn buckets that you craft with buttons. The 2025 edition of this event introduces two new variants—the Dug Mine Cart Popcorn Buckets. But there’s a catch: you can’t make these buckets right away. Unlike other versions that only require collecting buttons and crafting, these two have a few additional prerequisites.
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1 week ago | 
destructoid.com | Madison Benson
Every passing year, Disney Dreamlight Valley introduces new and returning events to keep things fresh between major content updates. While Gameloft released the first version of the Dreamlight Parks Fest event in 2024, its 2025 edition has a secret feature that makes it easier to complete than usual: the Uncrafting Station. During the May Curiosity and Chaos update, the Disney Dreamlight Valley community got the chance to unlock Alice and the Cheshire Cat as villagers.
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1 week ago | 
destructoid.com | Madison Benson
It’s finally time for another entry to the Pokémon franchise. The Pokémon Company first revealed Pokémon Legends: Z-A back in February 2024, with an official release date now available. It won’t be long after until you can get your hands on this title. Pokémon Legends: Z-A is set to hit digital shelves Oct. 16.
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1 week ago | 
destructoid.com | Madison Benson
The Nintendo Switch 2’s release date is approaching quickly, with just over a week left until it hits storefronts and arrives in the pockets of anyone who preordered the console. However, that hasn’t stopped a leaked version from surfacing, with an early unboxing video briefly showcasing it.
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1 week ago | 
destructoid.com | Madison Benson
Animal companions are a joy to have in both video games and real life. BitLife offers several ways to adopt pets, from regular pet stores and animal shelters to entire zoos if you want an extra challenge. However, there are a few obstacles you might face, depending on your character’s past actions and current living conditions. Although most are easy to work around, they can easily cause confusion if you’re unprepared for them. Let’s dive into how to adopt a pet in BitLife.
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1 week ago | 
destructoid.com | Madison Benson
Dave the Diver is a gem. You have calm, relaxing fishing that can occasionally get chaotic if large, aggressive fish catch you. During the night, you experience the joys of managing a sushi restaurant during peak times. It’s a lot, but that’s what makes it fun. While it’s certainly a unique game, it’s still possible to fill the void left after finishing your Dave the Diver playthrough.
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1 week ago | 
destructoid.com | Madison Benson
BitLife lets you do almost anything with your characters’ lives, from starting businesses to pursuing dream jobs. Sometimes, though, your characters will dive into lives of crime for challenges, advancing through the mafia’s ranks, or for fun. However, this comes with one main downside: criminal records. Committing crimes in BitLife automatically sends your character to jail. The criminal record that follows prevents you from adopting pets, pursuing jobs, or sometimes emigrating to other countries.
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1 week ago | 
destructoid.com | Madison Benson
We all need to relax sometimes. Whether you’re days away from a school exam, recently got married, or got into an argument that ruined your day, there are limitless reasons for sitting back, playing some fun games for a night, and returning to life’s usual grind. Thankfully, there are hundreds of games out there that you can start and play in one night. Here are ten of our top picks for the most chill, relaxing games you can finish in one night to end your day on a high note.
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2 weeks ago | 
destructoid.com | Madison Benson
Our BitLife characters are here to seek redemption for their past during the Convict to Convent challenge. Although our character starts by performing dangerous and heinous crimes, they gradually learn to love others and themselves after some reflection. Or, well, they’ll briefly change before reverting right back to usual.
