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The Battle Pass for the upcoming Fortnite season has been leaked, allowing players to get a first look at the Chapter 7 Season 1 skins. If there's one thing that's been on Fortnite players' minds, it's the launch of Chapter 7. View the full article

The Thunderstruck Challenge 1 SBC is now live in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and you can complete it to earn some free rewards. Like all fodder challenges, the objective is to use lower-rated cards to get bonus packs. If you're lucky, you could end up with a promo card/walkout from the pack. This guide will help you complete the challenge without any hassle. Table of contentsFC 26 Thunderstruck Challenge 1 SBC taskFC 26 Thunderstruck Challenge 1 SBC solutionsFC 26 Thunderstruck Challenge 1 SBC task The Thunderstruck Challenge 1 SBC has only one task, and here are its requirements. Thunderstruck Challenge 1 SBC Min. Leagues in Squad: 3Max. 4 Players from the same ClubMin. 6 Players: GoldMin. 2 Players: RarePlayer quality: Min. SilverMin. Squad Total Chemistry Points: 31 The requirements appear to be quite stiff. While you can complete the challenge partially with Silver items, the chemistry requirement of 31 is difficult to mitigate. FC 26 Thunderstruck Challenge 1 SBC solutions You could easily get stuck trying to manage the chemistry requirements. The following solution will help you to complete the challenge and unlock the available rewards quickly. Salas ST 76Andrea Medina LM 79Quintero CM 77Veron CAM, 71Claudia Florentino CM 72Angulo RM 69Jordi Alba LB 78Brekalo CB 70Nahia Aparacio CB 75Pubill RB 73Armani GK 78 Completing the challenge will get you a tradeable Rare Gold Pack. This pack includes 12 Rare Gold Player and Club items, with three guaranteed to be footballer cards. At least one of those cards will be rated 81 or higher. There's always a chance to get a walkout/premium item, and every card you get will be sellable in the market. Hence, complete the SBC before it expires from Ultimate Team. With Best of Re-Release currently live, there's never been a better time to open packs in Ultimate Team. The post FC 26 Thunderstruck Challenge 1 SBC tasks and solutions appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

EA games has recently shared the data backing up its anti-cheat measures, chiefly championing its kernel-level software, Javelin. The program, alongside additional OS-based security protocols, has banned over two million players to date, showing how effective anti-cheats can be when a developer takes them seriously. In an X blogpost (yeah those exist), EA Games has shared a seasonal update on its anti-cheat, including how many players were detected and banned, as well as how many cheat developers and distributors were disrupted, to put it mildly. According to the company, 98 percent of all matches played in Battlefield 6 were "fair and free of cheater impacts," with over 2.39 million cheaters banned since release. This implies almost every single player had a smooth and cheaterless experience with Battlefield 6, and only a small fraction of the community experienced unsportsmanlike conduct. I, for one, can provide anecdotal evidence to match this, as I haven't ever seen (or at least noticed) a cheater in BF6. This is across both official queues and community servers on Portal. I also wrote about EA's "draconian" measures against cheaters and any form of bad behavior around launch, and it seems the company's brutal combat with unfair play actually has resulted in an overall cleaner game. BF6 is one of the fairest and satisfying FPS games, and I've played my fair share of shooters. Screenshot by Battlefield Studios But that's not all: EA also wreaked havoc upon cheat vendors and sellers, claiming it has detected 190 "programs, hardware, vendors, and resellers and their communities," managing to ban 183 of them thus far. A lot of money is being lost to Javelin and its accompanying software, and it's only going to get worse for producers, developers, and sellers of cheats and cheating hardware, as EA is implementing further measures to detect and promptly ban them. Of all companies, it appears that EA is taking this cheating thing the most seriously. Of course, others are banning millions of cheaters, too, but it does not seem like that's helping anything on a per-match basis. Take Counter-Strike 2, for example. The odds of meeting a cheater in either competitive or Premier matchmaking is astronomical, and I'd argue it could be around once every two matches, if not more. Sure, VAC Live isn't a kernel-level anti-cheat like Javelin, nor does CS2 require Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, and other OS-based measures, but it seems the software isn't doing much regardless. Cheaters are running rampant, and so are bots, which is outright ruining the overall experience. Call of Duty games, though with a remarkable track record of banning an ungodly number of cheaters, are another example. I've encountered so many aimboters, wallhackers, exploiters, and other unsportsmanlike players that it genuinely put me off the franchise for years. The only other company that is even remotely close to EA in this regard is Riot Games. Vanguard AC, Riot's proprietary anti-cheat software, is ruthless. It has kept Valorant clean from day one, and only continues to improve as time goes by. It cancels matches, bans cheaters on the spot, and ensures you never lose MMR to unfair play. I can happily say I've never encountered a cheater in BF6, which I couldn't even hope to say about most others. Image via EA Even so, it does not seem to be innovating on all levels like EA. In the case of EA, and DICE specifically (or Battlefield Studios now), there is a strong combination of proprietary tools, external software, and manual reviews that have borne a system where cheating is nigh impossible. Reports are processed quickly, manual reviews lead to fast bans and restrictions, while the automated systems try (and often succeed) to prevent cheaters from ever making it into the game. EA's massive anti-cheat measures could lead to a total disruption of the cheating marketplace, inadvertently causing the recession of cheats in other games, too. "If our work makes it harder and more time-consuming to develop and support a working cheat, the availability of that cheat will be lower, and the price likely will go up. Frustrated cheaters may quit cheating, quit playing, or go to some other game with more accessible cheats," EA wrote in an anti-cheating progress update back in April. Even by then, it had banned 33 million cheaters with Javelin, causing serious damage to the finances of those who create and sell cheats (as well as to those who purchase them). Disheartening and disrupting the whole cheating world could help other games stay cleaner as a result. While this is more wishful thinking than anything else, it's certainly doing something. EA and DICE have done a remarkable job with Battlefield 6, which is by far one of the franchise's most successful releases. And, what's more, it has solved the issue that has plagued the series for over a decade: one where a small batch of players cause so much damage that the player base slowly erodes, as was the case in many of EA's older titles. The post Of all the companies, EA seems to be the one that figured out the best approach to anti-cheat appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Some Fortnite players have started getting the 'Waiting in ******' message pop-up as they're trying to get into the servers ahead of the Zero Hour season finale. While Zero Hour is still a few minutes away from launch, many players have been logging in early. This was also recommended by the developers to avoid server load. If you're getting this message, you're not alone. What does the 'Waiting in ******' message mean in Fortnite In simple words, the 'Waiting in ******' message means that too many players are trying to log into the servers at the same time. If that happens, it can cause network disturbances and outages for all. To prevent that, Epic Games has placed the ****** so that only a certain number of players can log in at a given time. Image via Epic Games Store This allows players to log in smoothly despite having to wait for a specific amount of time. This will vary based on your luck and how many players are trying to join the servers ahead of you. If the ****** is in place, there's no way to bypass the restriction. You'll have to wait patiently till the time is up, which will allow you to access all the modes. While the latest incident is happening ahead of the Zero Hour finale event, there have been such queues in the past. If you logged in early, chances are that you haven't had to wait. If you're unfortunate enough, your only option is to wait patiently. As an alternative, try switching your servers, as all the queues are region-based. A region with fewer active players might not have the ****** in the first place. There's plenty in store for Fortnite players on Nov. 29, as we have the Zero Hour finale event coming up at 1pm CT, followed by Chapter 7 a few hours later. Expect to have few login issues as players from all over the globe will be aiming to enjoy all the new content. The post Why is there a ****** in Fortnite? ‘Waiting in ******’ message explained appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Shams Jorjani has claimed he is “100% for” Helldivers 2 adding Stratagem customization in a future update. At the moment, players choose Helldivers 2Stratagems as they are, but the possibility of real customization would be a very interesting way for players to engage with them further and add further depth to the game. As it stands, it seems Jorjani is on board, too. View the full article

Hollow Knight: Silksong developer Team Cherry has hinted that its next game may not take place in the Hollow Knight universe. The small *********** team has only released two games so far, but both have been massive hits. While fans may already be craving a sequel to Hollow Knight: Silksong, it seems like the developer's third game may go in a different direction. View the full article

It's been a big year for horses in video games. First, there was the enormous popularity of the horse-girl game Uma Musume: Pretty Derby, and now there's the kerfuffle surrounding Horses, a horror game making its debut off-Steam after the popular storefront barred its release. Luckily for Horses, another major PC storefront has publicly avowed its support for the title. View the full article

Drafted on April 1, 1976, the foundational contract laid out the initial ownership split: Jobs and Wozniak would each hold 45 percent, while Wayne would receive a 10 percent stake. Read Entire Article View the full article

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Spike Chunsoft showcases six minutes of new gameplay from a special trial version of Danganronpa 2x2 at the Danganropa 15th Anniversary FES: Ultimate Appreciation Festival. View the full article

As Call of Duty Warzone Season 1 approaches, developer Raven Software has outlined its balance philosophy, and it's all about keeping you on your toes with a constantly shifting meta. The battle between the best FPS games is fierce this year, and Raven's new blog suggests a firm intent to pull Warzone out of the shadow of the standard BO7 multiplayer and help it shine on its own merits. "By prioritizing tradeoffs instead of all purpose dominance, and pairing that with frequent shake ups, our intent is to keep the meta fresh, diverse, and skill-driven throughout the entire year," it says. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Warzone is getting ****** Ops 7's open matchmaking in Season 1, so you won't have to take a shower after every match The best free Steam games to play in 2025 Call of Duty Warzone's older, better predecessor is returning, and I can't wait View the full article

The roblox charts are showing lots of players for the Zero Developer Studio game, and they are being generous with a good flow of Anime Guardians codes for things like free TrailRerolls and Alien Coins to help fight off the enemies. We check every day for new codes - the game has now reached Update 19. Make sure you bookmark this page and check back with PCGamesN for the latest freebies. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Forge codes November 2025 Roblox CEO thinks adding gambling is "a brilliant idea" and calls its predator problem "an opportunity" Dueling Grounds codes November 2025 View the full article

Here at Wargamer, we've spent the last few days compiling a list of the best ****** Friday board game deals out there. Whether it's a fast-paced competitive card game like Love Letter, or a single player horror movie experience like Final Girl, there are games of all kinds that are currently going cheap. If you're looking for an unusual genre-bending experience, then Twisted Cryptids could be for you, and it's currently available for just $10 (£7.55). Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Get 41% off Sheriff of Nottingham, one of my first board game loves, for ****** Friday My favorite solo board game of all time is on ***** for ****** Friday, with a killer 24% discount If you only buy one ****** Friday board game deal, make it this $14 masterpiece View the full article

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Half-Life 3 fever might be hotter right now than it has been in years. With the announcement of the new Valve Steam Machine and Steam Frame VR headset, desperate fans have convinced themselves that this is finally the time where the tale of Gordon Freeman and company makes its long-awaited comeback. There's even a small part of me that believes them. But what I do know is that there's a new Half-Life game that's just launched a demo on Steam, albeit one without Valve's direct involvement. This is Half-Life: Element 64, and you can try it today. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: A new, Valve-less Half-Life campaign is out now and puts a completely fresh perspective on the original FPS Ambitious, unofficial Half-Life expansion wraps up a 24-year-old cliffhanger New Half-Life mod rebuilds Halo multiplayer inside Valve's original engine View the full article

This ****** Friday weekend, there are all sorts of Magic: the Gathering deals on offer. If you're looking to get your hands on a preconstructed commander deck, here's a selection of three that are currently available on Amazon for less than $40 each. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: I've rounded up the best MTG ****** Friday deals for this year, including Spider-Man, Final Fantasy, and Tarkir Underrated earthbending Avatar MTG card spikes 150% after release MTG scraps Monster Hunter Secret Lair five days before release and is "committed to doing better" View the full article

The most recent Xbox Game Passprice increase was one of the most unwelcome announcements in the gaming industry this year, which is saying a lot. $19.99 a month for Game Pass Ultimate was already a lot, but it looks practically quaint compared to the newer fee of $29.99. Luckily, a current Amazon deal will let you undercut both of these prices. View the full article

A leak has revealed that a brand-new Dead Rising game is on the way, and could be taking a trip to Hollywood with the series' first protagonist, Frank West. If true, it would be the first new mainline Dead Risinggame since 2016's Dead Rising 4, which was met with middling reviews and poor sales. View the full article

This year has been full of excellent games, but when it comes to the best action games, Dynasty Warriors: Origins isn't talked about enough. Considering it launched right at the start of the year, it's fair to say that it's been overshadowed by other major releases, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't play it, and right now, it's got a huge ****** Friday discount that brings it down to its lowest price ever - but only for one day. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Dynasty Warriors Origins will get 'major DLC,' and a new remaster is on the way Dynasty Warriors Origins and other Koei Tecmo classics are now up to 66% off Dynasty Warriors still isn't a Western hit, dev says, despite Origins' success View the full article

2025 has almost come to a close, but there's one last month of video games in store before we wrap things up. December often brings some major releases just in time for the holidays, and this year will be no exception. While the long-awaited Metroid Prime 4: Beyondlooks like the standard-bearer, the Switch 2 isn't the only platform with new games to offer. View the full article

Capcom's modern era has delivered major new successes in franchises like Monster Hunter and Resident Evil, but some other IPs have mostly fallen by the wayside. One that belongs to the latter category is Dead Rising, which has only received a single, contentious remaster in the nine years since 2016's Dead Rising 4. According to a new leak, that's all set to change. View the full article

The Xbox 360 classic really is undeadView the full article

We're spoiled for choice when it comes to the best sandbox games that you can play with friends. But while it's easy to fall back on big names like Minecraft, Terraria, and Stardew Valley, I'd recommend gathering your group for a few sessions of Core Keeper. Launched out of early access in 2024 to a 94%-positive Steam reception, it's a very worthy addition to the collection, and it's about to get even *******. Developer Pugstorm has just unveiled its next update, Void and Voltage, which adds a new biome, dungeon, and boss to discover, and it'll be arriving for free in January. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Terraria style sandbox game Core Keeper has a new boss in Bags and Blasts update Survival sandbox game Core Keeper skyrockets on Steam with 1.0 launch Beloved survival game Core Keeper has a free trial ahead of Steam 1.0 View the full article

Capcom работает над новой частью серии Dead Rising под рабочим названием «Rec», сообщает издание MP1st со ссылкой на свои источники. Игра находится в производстве как минимум с 2023 года, а главным героем снова выступит Фрэнк Уэст. View the full article

Relic Entertainment обновила Company of Heroes 3, избавив компьютерную версию от защиты Denuvo. Антипиратскую систему разработчики удалили спустя два с половиной года после выпуска игры. Вероятно, истекла лицензия на использование продукта. View the full article