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Call of Duty: Warzone’s arsenal gets a few new weapons with every seasonal update—with the Feng 82 light machine gun providing a solid option if you’re looking to beam your opponents across the map. When it comes to the primary options, LMGs are the cream of the crop in Warzone—offering a steady fire rate and damage range, ideal for mid to long-range engagements. While the Feng 82 lacks firing power, the devs claim it provides exceptional accuracy and handling—the best in its class. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The season of Valentine's Day has begun in Dig It, and you can find different gifts to obtain. These gifts are exclusively part of the limited-time event that centers around Valentine's Island. The island will be available for a limited time, and you can find 23 different items to dig. Along the way, you can obtain different types of gifts, and let's find out how to obtain them. Best way to obtain Gift of Enchants, Hearts, and Skies in Dig It As I said, Valentine's Island has 23 new diggable items for you to find. The Gift of Enchants, Hearts, and Skies are on the same list, which means you can dig them up as well. Do note that they can be dug till the event is live, as Valentine's Island isn't a permanent POI in Dig It. There is another way to obtain the three gifts, but that will involve you to spend real-life cash. The Gift of Enchants cost R$149. The Gift of Hearts cost R$499. The Gift of Skies cost R$699. You can try this way (using Robux), but I believe that you should try it out in an inexpensive way (digging on the island and hoping to get lucky). [Hidden Content] Gift of Enchants, Hearts, and Skies contents in Dig It The Gift of Enchants can now be opened inside the game as we are past February 2. Gift of Heats can be opened on February 5, while Gift of Skies can be opened on February 8. Thankfully, we already know the contents of all three types of gifts. Gift of Enchants: Contains Legendary rarity Mole. Gift of Hearts: Contains a shovel Gift of Skies: Contains an Air-Balloon If you're confused about all the items that can be found on Valentine's Island, make sure to check this guide out. Remember that the island has been added for a temporary *******, so you should hurry and get the complete set of items before the island goes away. The post How to get the Gift of Enchants, Hearts and Skies in Dig It appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Elden Ring Nightreign playtest invitations are being resold for ridiculous prices, taking advantage of eager fans' desperation. Lucky entrants are eagerly awaiting the upcoming Elden Ring Nightreign playtests, but those who didn't get their chance may feel tempted to spend money to get in. View the full article

For the longest time, many wrote off video games as works of little depth, a criticism that often stemmed from the paper thin plots from video game of old. That wouldn't fly nowadays. Many developers nowadays have taken great care to tell a great story, often sneakily taking inspiration from actual literature to fuel their incredibly rich works. Let's look at some of the best games you didn't know were influenced by books, shall we? Image via ZA/UM Disco Elysium was inspired by Sacred and Terrible Air by Robert Kurvitz Playing Disco Elysium already feels as enriching as reading a novel, but fans will likely enjoy knowing that there's an actual novel out there that expands upon the very same world of the game. I'm talking about Sacred and Terrible Air, a novel by the director of Disco Elysium that was only very recently made available in English — and only because of loving fans. Similarly to the game, Sacred and Terrible Air tells of a mystery, though one completely unrelated to the one in the game. It features a completely different cast of characters, one we follow from childhood to adulthood as they try to solve the disappearance of a group of girls. Sadly, the main mystery gets no resolution by the end of the book, and we're unlikely to see it resolved any conclusion anytime soon. Still, this is a great way to enrich our knowledge of that world. Image via 2K Games Bioshock is a takedown of Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand Not all inspiration comes from a place of adoration. Ever read something you found so dumb you just had to develop one of the best games of all time so you clown on its plot in front of a huge audience? Well, I don't know if that was Ken Levine's pitch for Bioshock back when he was trying to make it at 2K, but that sure is my Headcanon. If you're unaware, Ayn Rand came up with "Objectivism", a philosophy that defended one should never partake in any action that didn't seem to directly benefit them. Rand then wrote a thinly-veiled propaganda piece in the guise of a fiction novel, then named it Atlas Shrugged. When protected by the plot armor of a book written to promote it, Objectivism might sound fine — so long as Atlas Shrugged is the first thing you've ever read. In the real world, however, Objectivism is little more than a wise-sounding word for suffering from nearsightedness of the mind (and soul). Bioshock tells the story of a city where Objectivism was the norm. The result was not an utopia, but a failed experiment that resulted in the brutal death of everyone involved — either by the city itself, or by the merciful hand of the player. Image via CD Projekt Red/Steam. Cyberpunk 2077 was inspired by Neuromancer by William Gibson While Cyberpunk 2077 was based on a game of the same name minus the 2077 part, both things exist because of Neuromancer, the Sci-Fi dystopian novel responsible for the creation of the whole Cyberpunk genre. Interestingly, Gibson doesn't seem to think much of the game, having gone as far as deriding it as a GTA clone with '80s sci-fi aesthetics. Rough, but that's likely because Gibson believes the game failed to realize the genre's political messaging, opting for a superficial portrayal focused on showing off the cool gadgets instead. So, if you think Cyberpunk 2077 already offered some cool societal commentary, you should really give the novel that spawned it all a shot to see how deep the rabbit hole goes. Image via 2K Games Spec Ops: The Line: Heart Of Darkness By Joseph Conrad When playing Spec Ops: The Line, you might get the feeling you're playing a sneaky modern adaptation of Apocalypse Now. That's true, to a degree, as the game did take a few cues from the super-popular anti-war war opus. Still, both the movie and the game about the hunt for a rogue military commander were heavily inspired by Heart Of Darkness. Heart Of Darkness doesn't follow the hunt for a US Army Colonel gone rogue. It was written long before even the Vietnam war, so it tells the story of military-unrelated atrocities, this time those by the British ivory trade. Though the military themes don't exist in the original work, you can see the seeds for The Line being planted, and the vast differences between these three works guarantee you can enjoy each of them separately — with the option of playing Dicaprio's reference-finding game as you please. Screenshot by Destructoid Silent Hill 2 was inspired by Solaris, by Stanisław Lem Very few players would have guessed the greatest inspiration behind the psychological nuance of Silent Hill 2 would be a Russian Sci-Fi tale about a possibly sentient alien planet, but that's the truth. Members of Team Silent have openly discussed their love for Stanislaw Lem's work, and you can totally see the parallels between the trajectory of the main characters of the two stories, as they both have to deal with what feels like it could be either a miraculous or demonic revival of a lost loved one. Image via Santa Monica Studio God Of War was inspired by a mix of 300 by Frank Miller and Homer’s works. Just like its gameplay, which carefully mixes a bunch of popular elements from its time, the original God Of War trilogy takes a lot of its looks from Frank Miller's 300, which is kind of like a gritty reimagining of the history and classic literary works of ancient Greece. Interestingly, however, while God Of War was inspired by the 300 graphic novel, the visuals — especially the cool motion effects — of the 300 film adaptation by Zack Snyder took some heavy cues from the looks of God Of War. Image via Hakusensha, Dark Horse Comics, From Software Dark Souls and Elden Ring were inspired by the Berserk Manga by Kentaro Miura While FromSoft employed the legendary George R.R. Martin to come up with the game's amazing world, the studio had already been a longtime fan of Kentaro Miura's Berserk series, and it shows. Many of the darkest themes in Dark Souls and Elden Ring were already present in Berserk, and creator Hidetaka Miyazaki doesn't shy from showing it off. If you know Berserk and try do do a drinking game where you take a shot for whenever you encounter a Berserk reference, chances are you might encounter the "You died" screen in real life. Don't do that, but make sure to enjoy all the beautiful references and tributes to the late mangaka present in Elden Ring. Image via Game Science ****** Myth: Wukong was inspired by Journey to the West by Wu Cheng'en The developers at Game Science knew they needed to bring their A game if they were to create a game that could go toe to toe with the Souls series both gameplay and lore-wise, so they made the safest-possible choice. A big part of Wukong is inspired by Journey To The West, a 16th century ******** epic about a magical trickster monkey warrior who wielded a magical staff in battle. If Wukong seems cozily familiar to you, it's likely because Journey To The West is one of the most influential "Hero's Journey" tales in history. In case you can't put your finger on it, then yes, this was also the literary work responsible for inspiring the Dragon Ball manga and anime. Screenshot by Destructoid S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl was inspired by Roadside Picnic, by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky Few people know S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 were based on an arthouse film of the same name (minus edgy acronym dotting) by Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky. That's understandable, as the movie lacks the gun violence on the poor mutant inhabitants of the zone that permeates the games. Still, the most interesting part is how even the movie is already inspired by something else. That's Roadside Picnic, a sci-fi novel with a name even less marketable for action fans. The best part is how Roadside Picnic provides an experience already so distant from the games that you can totally enjoy them as something pretty much new. Image via Ubisoft Assassin’s Creed was inspired by Alamut by Vladimir Bartol The Assassin's Creed series of games features its own series of novels, but that's just a trick the assassins pulled to move you away from the whole thing's real origin. It's all based on Alamut, a 1938 novel by Vladimir Bartol. Alamut tells the story of a sect of assassins in 11th century Persia, and, best of all, it's based in fact. Yes, the assassins you see in the game are somewhat based in a real crew of badass assassins. The animus and all the sci-fi synchronization shenanigans, however, is either a fabrication made by the devs, or something the original novel didn't think to declassify. The post Great video games you didn’t know were inspired by classic books appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Two Point Museum is bringing chaos to historical research in Two Point County as players take on the role of curating not just one museum, but several. Through sending experts, or sometimes janitors, out on exotic expeditions to unearth rare finds, players are slowly able to create a museum worthy of guests donating all their kudosh to. The exhibits displayed and cared for in these unique tourist destinations can range from a simple Prehistoric Fern to an Astral Anomaly from an alien planet, and each can help entertain and delight the guests. View the full article

Looking to score great gaming deals without breaking the bank? I can hook you up. My connoisseur’s eye has spotted sizable discounts on the quintessential endless space adventure, the best b-ball action, plus a sprinkle of shark mayhem and stealth killin’ in a stylish 9th-century hoodie. Let’s you and I take a scroll to start levelling up our game libraries. In retro news, I'm celebrating the 9th birthday of Gravity Rush Remastered. The OG GR was a PS Vita cult classic that pushed game design boundaries with its rare redefinition of how 3D space could be stylishly fallen across whilst flipping double birds at Sir Isaac Newton. It also looked a bloody treat on a 5-inch OLED with an endearing cel-shaded aesthetic coating a surreal ”floaty island” sandbox. The PS4 remaster was allowed to soar even higher with an enhancement of said art style and a few welcome physics/controls tune-ups. Basically, this innovative and artistically bold ****** centred around a gravity-defying girl and her cat was given new life by Bluepoint Games. Even in 2025, there’s a high chance you’ll fall for it. This Day in Gaming Aussie birthdays for notable games. - WWE SmackDown! vs. Raw (PS2) 2005. eBay - We Love Katamari (PS2) 2006. Redux - Chrono Trigger (DS) 2009. Redux - Gravity Rush: Remastered (PS4) 2016. Get Table of ContentsNintendo SwitchPCXboxPlayStationLEGONice Savings for Nintendo Switch Streeties 30th Collection (-67%) - A$13.18NBA 2K25 (-72%) - A$25Yooka-Laylee Impossible Lair (-90%) - A$4.50FF X/X-2 HD (-60%) - A$31.98 Expiring Recent Deals ****** Team Racing Nitro-Fueled (-27%) - A$50.90Little Nightmares I & II (-70%) - A$20.98Guacamelee! 2 Complete (-75%) - A$8.06We Love Katamari Reroll (-75%) - A$11.23 Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card. Switch Console Prices How much to Switch it up? [/url] Back to top Purchase Cheap for PC Hades (-60%) - A$14.60No Man’s Sky (-60%) - A$35.18Far Cry 6 (-78%) - A$19.79Maneater (-75%) - A$14.23Human Fall Flat (-70%) - A$8.68West of Loathing (-60%) - A$6.39Moving Out 2 (-50%) - A$31.25 Expiring Recent Deals Undying (-100%) - FREESuper Meat Boy Forever (-100%) - FREE w/PrimeDeus Ex: GOTY (-100%) - FREE w/PrimeBlood West (-100%) - FREE w/PrimeLogitech G502 X Plus (-45%) - A$165Manor Lords (-30%) - A$41.96Palworld (-25%) - A$32.96NBA 2K25 (-60%) - A$47.98Street Fighter 6 (-58%) - A$42.47 Or just get a Steam Wallet Card PC Hardware Prices Slay your pile of shame. [/url] Back to top Exciting Bargains for Xbox Persona 3 Reload (-38%) - A$67VelocityOne Flightstick ($40 off) - A$210.87NBA 2K25 TE (-60%) - A$55.98Batman: Return to Arkham (-90%) - A$6.99 Expiring Recent Deals Doom: The Dark Ages (-9%) - A$109.95Sonic Frontiers (-63%) - A$37Barton ****** Pro Surfing (-65%) - A$29.95Top Spin 2K25 (-78%) - A$26.50Avatar: Frontiers (-47%) - A$58.49 Or just invest in an Xbox Card. Xbox Console Prices How many bucks for a 'Box? [/url] Back to top Pure Scores for PlayStation It Takes Two (-75%) - A$14.98Lies of P (-40%) - A$50.97Jedi Survivor (-60%) - A$29.98Space Marine 2 Ultra Ed. (-25%) - A$127.46Dragon’s Dogma 2 Del. (-42%) - A$71.31 Expiring Recent Deals Astro Bot (-19%) - A$89Assetto Corsa Ult. (-75%) - A$13.73Silent Hill 2 (-20%) - A$79.96Space Marine 2 (-25%) - A$80.96DualSense Volcanic Red ($15 off) - A$109DualSense Cobalt Blue ($15 off) - A$109DualSense Silver ($15 off) - A$109 PS+ Monthly Freebies Yours to keep from Feb 4 with this subscription Payday 3 [PS5]High on Life [PS4/5]Pac-Man World Re-Pac [PS4/5] Or purchase a PS Store Card. What you'll pay to 'Station. [/url] Back to top Legit LEGO Deals City: Red Double-Decker (-30%) - A$35Star Wars: Speeder Escape (-27%) - A$29City: Burger Van (-27%) - A$22 Expiring Recent Deals City: 4x4 Fire Engine + Boat (-40%) - A$29.99BMW M4 GT3 & BMW M Hybrid (-35%) - A$49Botanicals: Wreath (-29%) - A$119.95 Back to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Many players love farming Stardew Valley and selling crops to expand their farms and upgrades. However, to effectively progress through the game, making the best use of your farm is the way to go. Selling crops can allow you to make and buy gifts for your favorite NPCs and better tools, equipment, and decorations for your house and farm. View the full article

Many players want to see familiar characters return in Grand Theft Auto 6 because they have formed strong connections with them over the years. These characters are more than just images; they have interesting backgrounds, unique personalities, and memorable traits that make them special. Seeing them again brings back feelings of familiarity, letting fans reconnect with their favorites in a new setting. Also, some of these characters have unfinished storylines or untapped potential that players are curious about. View the full article

The Rogue is one of the 12 classes in Baldur’s Gate 3. Having a rogue character in your party is always useful, as their large bonuses on actions such as pickpocketing and lock-picking allow you to skip some tricky puzzles easily and have more access to loot. When it comes to combat, the Rogue’s selling feature is their sneak attack ability. View the full article

STRAFTAT, the winner of our Best FPS of 2024 award, has just come out with a beefy free update that consists of 30 new maps (plus three more for DLC-owning players), nine new weapons, new features and QoL tweaks, as well as a lone new suit for the arena shooter's delightfully ugly little potato men... Read more.View the full article

Valheim's development team is getting players amped up for the release of its Deep North content in an unconventional way, releasing a series of short trailers starring an original character named Hervor Bloodtooth. There's no indication of exactly when the Deep North content will hit Valheim, but the video series shows promise that Iron Gate AB is working towards getting it live. View the full article

Sid Meier's Civilization 7 and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 are currently the two best-selling paid games on Steam, even though neither of them is out yet. In fact, three of Steam's current five "Top Sellers" have gotten to where they are on the strength of their pre-orders alone. View the full article

ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist is a heart-touching tale of a magical Attuner named Lilac who is exploring the land of fumes corrupted by Homunculi to madness, tasked with making things right using her powerful abilities. Like the prequel, ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist has multiple endings depending on your actions. If you’re not satisfied with the ending you got or want to explore the alternative, here is everything you need to know to experience different endings of ENDER MAGNOLIA: Bloom in the Mist. View the full article

When choosing the best five-star recipes in Disney Dreamlight Valley, consider how long each one takes to prepare. Making recipes in Stardew Valley requires time and effort, not just unlocking them but also gathering the ingredients needed for each recipe. You should try to sell these ******* recipes, but you can always use them since they restore a lot of energy. View the full article

Hundreds of hours and several Rooks after I started playing at launch, I’m fairly confident when I say I know Dragon Age: The Veilguard well. With its great combat, masses of lore, and interesting companions, I’ve been having a lot of fun revisiting Thedas and the Dragon Age franchise. However, while some of the game’s mechanics felt natural or familiar, there were other aspects that I felt weren’t explained very well, leaving me to figure them out as I played and making my first playthrough feel somewhat incomplete. View the full article

I've enjoyed Sniper Elite's steadfast devotion to shooting Nazis between the eyeballs or in the groin for years, but I've also found the series frustrating for nearly as long. From the original game in 2005 to the release of V2 in 2012, which put in place the formula for the four sequels and two VR games we have had since then, the experience hasn’t really changed much... Read more.View the full article

Being a true testament to the creativity of its origins, Marvel Rivalsfeatures countless references to characters and stories from the comics. Thanks to its near-endless source material,Marvel Rivals will have no trouble finding unique additions to pull from when it comes to future content and character skins. While most of Marvel Rivals' references trace their origin to the comics themselves, there are plenty of Easter eggs for other iconic franchises. View the full article

As strange as they may seem, the leaks about Anaxa’s Path in Honkai: Star Rail 3.2 may actually make a lot of sense – not to players, specifically, but to HoYoverse. Anaxa is confirmed to be one of the Chrysos Heirs, the heroes from Amphoreus who are destined to defeat the Titans and reclaim their Coreflames. Anaxa hasn’t been confirmed as a playable character just yet, but leaks indicate they will be released soon, as they have already been teased as one of the many Amphoreus characters in Honkai: Star Rail. View the full article

The Robin Van Persie Future Stars Icon SBC is now live in EA FC 25, and you can complete the challenge to unlock a new icon item. Van Persie becomes the second icon whose Future Stars version has been released as a SBC. To play with the item, you'll have to complete all the tasks before the SBC expires. Let's take a look at how to complete all the tasks of the challenge, and if she's worth the grind or not. EA FC 25 Robin Van Persie Future Stars Icon SBC tasks The Robin Van Persie Future Stars Icon SBC has nine tasks, and here are the conditions. Task 1 - Born Legend Rare Players: Min 11 Player Level: Min Bronze # of players in squad: 11 Task 2 - Rising Star Rare Players: Min 11 Player Level: Min Silver # of players in squad: 11 Task 3 - On a Loan Squad Rating: Min 83 # of players in squad: 11 Task 4 - The Vantastic Gunner # of players from Arsenal: Min 1 TOTW Players: Min 1 Squad Rating: Min 84 # of players in squad: 11 Task 5 - The Flying Dutchman # of players from Netherlands: Min 1 TOTW Players: Min 1 Squad Rating: Min 85 # of players in squad: 11 Task 6 - League Legend # of players from Premier League: Min 1 TOTW Players: Min 1 Squad Rating: Min 86 # of players in squad: 11 Task 7 - 87-Rated Squad Squad Rating: Min 87 # of players in squad: 11 Task 8 - 88-Rated Squad Squad Rating: Min 88 # of players in squad: 11 Task 9 - 89-Rated Squad Squad Rating: Min 89 # of players in squad: 11 EA FC 25 Robin Van Persie Future Stars Icon SBC solutions Here's a set of solution that you can use to complete the challenge and unlock the new item in EA FC 25. Task 1 - Born Legend Any 11 Rare Bronze players Task 2 - Rising Star Any 11 Rare Silver players Task 3 - On a Loan Any 11 83-rated items Task 4 - The Vantastic Gunner Any 9 84-rated items Any 83-rated TOTW item Havertz 83 Task 5 - The Flying Dutchman Any 9 85-rated items Gakpo 83 Any 85-rated TOTW item Task 6 - League Legend Any 10 86-rated items Any 84-rated TOTW item Task 7 - 87-Rated Squad Osimhen 87 Mead 88 Pepe 82 Foden 88 Brozovic 82 Debinha 88 Malcom 82 Gnabry 82 Bruno 87 Griezmann 88 Lewandowski 88 Task 8 - 88-Rated Squad Katoto 88 Mead 88 Ruben Dias 88 Patri 88 Diani 88 Foden 88 Debinha 88 Bernardo Silva 88 Gerard Moreno 83 Griezmann 88 Lewandowski 88 Task 9 - 89-Rated Squad Courtois 89 Lewandowski 88 Alisson 89 Hegerberg 89 Kane 90 Gwinn HM 89 Katoto 88 Weghorst Pro 89 Ruben Dias 88 Gundogan 87 Odegaard 89 This is the best Van Persie item you can enjoy in Ultimate Team, but there are still some limitations. For starters, he can only operate as a striker, and an additional position would have been better. Secondly, his base Pace (88) is pretty low in the current meta, but his finishing is on point. 5* Weak Foot and 93 Shooting fits perfectly, and you also get to enjoy 90 Dribbling. For 650,000 coins worth of fodder, it's not a bad SBC at all, but the card could have been so much better. The post EA FC 25 Robin Van Persie Future Stars Icon SBC solutions appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The Future Stars Challenge 2 SBC is now live in EA FC 25, and it offers you a shot to get another free pack. The latest fodder challenge offers you a chance to get a pack that typically costs 50,000 coins to buy from the market. You can solve the SBC with low-rated items, which makes the rewards even more valuable. Let's take a look at how to solve the challenge, and unlock the reward on offer. EA FC 25 Future Stars Challenge 2 SBC tasks The Future Stars Challenge 2 SBC has only one task, and here are the requirements. Task - Future Stars Challenge 2 SBC Min. 5 Players from the same Nation Max. 5 Players from the same League Min. Clubs in Squad: 5 Min. 5 Players: Rare Min. Team Rating: 80 Min. Squad Total Chemistry Points: 31 EA FC 25 Future Stars Challenge 2 SBC solutions The requirements for the latest fodder challenge might be slightly tricky to complete, and you can follow the solution mentioned here to unlock the rewards. Task - Future Stars Challenge 2 SBC Malard 82 Petermann 79 Asseyi 81 Sens 80 Alvero 69 Vanhaevermaet 75 Henrichs 81 Koch 79 Stenzel 71 Boey 79 Zinsberger 84 For tonight's challenge, you'll be rewarded with a Rare Players Pack. This pack includes 12 player items with all of them being Rare, and one guaranteed to be rated 83 or higher. The rewards for this fodder challenge is certainly among the best, so make sure to complete the SBC as early as possible. The post EA FC 25 Future Stars Challenge 2 SBC solutions appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Hello Kitty Island Adventure is finally out on Nintendo Switch and PC following an eagerly anticipated wait, allowing new players to discover the variety of adorable Sanrio characters in the game as well as their unique and quirky personalities. Hello Kitty Island Adventure brings many of these beloved characters to life, and, for some players, getting to know the characters might be the most enjoyable part of the game. Players who enjoy astrology may take delight in the fact that every one of the characters in Hello Kitty Island Adventure has traits that align with different zodiac signs. View the full article

A new batch of leaks from Honkai: Star Rail is hinting at the gameplay for upcoming characters Cipher, Phainon, and Hyacine, hinting at specifics of each character's kits. The debut of Amphoreus in the HoYoverse sci-fi RPG has brought a wide array of new cast members, between its launch roster and teasers of future characters. Version 3.0 saw the addition of The Herta and Aglaea to the playable roster, with major characters Mydei and Tribbie already confirmed for Version 3.1. Now, even more members of Amphoreus' roster are being teased. View the full article

A Battlefield community testing program is in the works and will be detailed on February 3, publisher Electronic Arts has announced. The newly confirmed initiative will offer some Battlefield fans a chance to try the next installment in the franchise ahead of time. View the full article

The Versatile Attacking Midfielder Evolution is now live in EA FC 25, and you can complete the upgrades to boost one of your lower-rated items. This evolution is specifically targeted for improving one of your base items, and offers incredible boosts. It's also available for free, allowing everyone to upgrade one item of their liking. Let's take a look at the requirements, followed by the available upgrades and the best players to use. EA FC 25 Versatile Attacking Midfielder Evolution requirements Here are the requirements for the Versatile Attacking Midfielder Evolution in EA FC 25. Overall Max. 75 Position CAM Max PS 10 Max PS+ 1 EA FC 25 Versatile Attacking Midfielder Evolution upgrades There are five levels of upgrades, and here are the required conditions. Upgrade level 1 RarityIn-Progress Evolution Role+CAM Shadow Striker+ PlayStyleIncisive Pass (^10) Overall+5 (^90) Pace+5 (^89) Dribbling+5 (^90) Passing+7 (^89) Upgrade level 2 RarityIn-Progress Evolution Role+CAM Half-Winger+ PlayStyleRelentless (^10) Overall+5 (^90) Shooting+5 (^88) Defending+5 (^70) Physicality+6 (^83) Upgrade level 3 RarityIn-Progress Evolution WF+2 ★ PlayStyleQuick Step (^10) Overall+5 (^90) Defending+5 (^70) Physicality+7 (^83) Passing+10 (^89) Upgrade level 4 RarityIn-Progress Evolution Role++CAM Classic 10++ PlayStyle+Pinged Pass (^2) Overall+1 (^90) Pace+5 (^89) Shooting+5 (^88) Dribbling+5 (^90) Upgrade level 5 RarityEvolutions II SM+2 ★ (^4) Role++CAM Playmaker++ PlayStyle+Press Proven (^2) Dribbling+5 (^90) Pace+6 (^89) Shooting+7 (^88) Upgrade level 1 requirements Play 3 matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game. Upgrade level 2 requirements Win 1 match in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Play 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Upgrade level 3 requirements Play 1 match in Rivals or Champions using your active EVO player in game. Win 2 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Upgrade level 4 requirements Assist 2 goals with your active EVO player in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro. Play 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Upgrade level 5 requirements Play 1 match in Rivals or Champions using your active EVO player in game. Score 2 goals with your active EVO player in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro. Win 3 matches in Rush, Rivals, Champions, or Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro using your active EVO player in game. Best players to use in EA FC 25 Versatile Attacking Midfielder Evolution Here are some of the best cards to consider for this evolution. Gruda Amad Diallo Adrian Bernabe Morgan Rogers Omari Hutchinson David Costa Giovanni Reyna Hamari Traore These are some of the best items to consider for this evolution, and you won’t even need to combine the cards with other upgrades. The post EA FC 25 Versatile Attacking Midfielder Evolution: Best players to use appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Fans of Oshi no Ko can celebrate some exciting news regarding the anime's next installation. The anime's official website and social media platforms unveiled a brand-new key visual for Oshi no Ko Season 3. Additionally, the new season is officially set to premiere in 2026, though the specific date is yet to be revealed. The newly released visual showcases Ruby, hinting at the next chapter of the story. The announcement also came with an accompanying video, which features a few voice lines from the female twin. [Hidden Content] The Oshi no Ko anime so far The anime adaptation of Oshi no Ko premiered in April 2023, featuring a 90-minute pilot episode. The entire first season consisted of 11 episodes, setting the story’s foundation and quickly captivating audiences worldwide. Following its phenomenal success, the anime's second season started airing just a year later. The second season, consisting of 13 episodes, premiered in July 2024 and concluded in October 2024. It revolved around the Tokyo Blade 2.5D stage play, an adaptation of a fictional hit manga within the Oshi no Ko universe. Throughout the season, Aqua leveraged his acting skills and industry connections to further his personal agenda — unraveling the identity of his biological father. Additionally, the season explored the three-way relationship between Aqua, Kana Arima, and Akane Kurokawa. Oshi no Ko's source material With Oshi no Ko Season 3 still some time away, now is the perfect opportunity for fans to dive into the manga. Written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari, the manga boasts stunning artwork and a captivating narrative, making it just as compelling as its anime adaptation. Another advantage of catching up on the manga is that the series has already concluded. With its final chapter released in November 2024, readers can experience the full story without suffering from a cliffhanger or waiting a week for the next update. The Oshi no Ko manga can be read in English on MANGA Plus. The post Oshi no Ko Season 3 gets new visual, 2026 release date appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article