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Otoya and Karasu are the two new styles in Blue Lock Rivals, and you can now obtain them to add to your collection. Both styles are pretty effective when it comes to their in-game abilities and moves. Let's take a look at how you can obtain them, followed by their respective showcases. How to obtain Otoya and Karasu Styles in Blue Lock Rivals Both items can be obtained by spinning, and it will largely come dow to your luck. Click on the Style option at the bottom of your menu, and you'll be able to try for the new Styles. Of course, the outcome is always going to be luck-reliant, and there's no way to guarantee the two new Styles. Between the two, the Otoya Style is easier to obtain. This is largely due to it being an Epic-rarity Style, while Karasu is a Legendary-rarity Style. The odds of obtaining a Legendary item are significantly lower, and it will be harder for you to obtain Otoya Style. If you're not getting the rub of good luck, it's better to use your Lucky Spins, as the odds will be much better in your favor. That said, only use your Lucky Spins if you're desperate for the new Styles. [Hidden Content] Otoya Style Showcase in Blue Lock Rivals The Otoya Style is extremely powerful, and its potential increases if you manage to Awaken it. Stealthy Steps: Go up silently behind the enemy to steal the ball from them. Ninja Dribble: Turn invisible to dribble past your opponents. Ninja Shoot (Awakened): Execute a powerful shot if an opponent is standing in from of you within the penalty box. Karasu Style Showcase in Blue Lock Rivals The Karasu Style might not be as good as Otoya, but it's still a great choice in terms of abilities. Raven Dribble: Move in a zig-zag manner with the ball, and the ability can also stun your opponent. Crow Theft: Steal the ball from an opponent when you're near them. Crow Clearance (Awakened): Steal the ball from your opponent when they're trying to cross or pass. The post Blue Lock Rivals: How to obtain the Otoya Style and Karasu Style appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The 88+ Mixed Icons Player Pick SBC is now live in EA FC 25, and you can complete the challenge to get a guaranteed icon for your squad. After completing the challenge, you'll get to select between three Icon items. The card you select will be added permanently do your squad. The SBC also includes four different types of Icons to choose from, and it's important to analyze the full set of available rewards. Complete 88+ Mixed Icons Player Pick SBC rewards The full set of rewards includes four different types of icons: Base, Thunderstruck, Centurions, and Winter Wildcards. Additionally, only cards rated 88 or higher are available in the pool of rewards. Base Icons Marcel Desailly CB 88 Bastian Schweinsteiger CM 88 Andriy Shevchenko ST 88 Steven Gerrard CM 88 Franck Ribery LM 88 Lilian Thuram RB 88 Fernando Hierro CB 88 Gheorghe Hagi CAM 88 Ronald Koeman CB 88 Michael Laudrup CAM 88 Juan Riquelme CAM 88 Patrick Vieira CM 88 Laurent Blanc CB 88 Miroslav Klose ST 88 Paul Scholes CM 88 David Beckham RM 88 Robin Van Persie ST 88 Petr Cech GK 88 Edwin Van Der Sar GK 88 Wayne Rooney ST 88 Michael Owen ST 88 Pavel Nedved LM 88 Gareth Bale RW 88 Marinette Pichon ST 88 Rio Ferdinand CB 88 Van Nistelrooy ST 89 Javier Zanetti RB 89 Alessandro Nesta CB 89 Fabio Cannavaro CB 89 Philip Lahm RB 89 Kaka CAM 89 Hugo Sanchez ST 89 Carles Puyol CB 89 Peter Schmeichel GK 89 Kenny Dalglish ST 89 Jairzinho RW 89 Didier Drogba ST 89 Hristo Stoichkov ST 89 Alan Shearer ST 89 Luis Figo RW 89 Samuel Eto’o ST 89 Xavi CM 90 Bobby Moore CB 90 Ruud Gullit CAM 90 Lotta Schelin ST 90 George Best RW 90 Miyama LM 90 Camille Abily CM 90 Alessandro Del Piero CAM 90 Dennis Bergkamp ST 90 Roberto Carlos LB 90 Lothar Matthaus CM 90 Rivaldo LW 90 Raul ST 90 Iker Casillas GK 90 Foudy CM 90 Andrea Pirlo CM 90 Baggio CAM 91 Buffon GK 91 Henry ST 91 Zico CAM 91 Baresi CB 91 Carlos Alberto RB 91 Van Basten ST 91 Sawa CM 91 Eusebio ST 91 Cafu RB 91 Muller ST 91 Angerer GK 92 Charlton CAM 92 Yashin GK 92 Maldini CB 92 Garrincha RW 92 Puskas ST 92 Prinz ST 92 Cruyff CAM 93 Hamm ST 93 Ronaldinho LW 93 Zidane CAM 94 Ronaldo ST 94 ***** CAM 95 Thunderstruck Icons Roy Keane CM 88 Ashley Cole LB 88 Gennaro Gattuso CDM 88 John Barnes LW 89 Ian Rush ST 89 Lilian Thuram RB 90 Juan Riquelme CAM 90 Fernando Hierro CB 90 Patrick Vieira CM 90 Wayne Rooney ST 91 Kelly Smith ST 91 Jairzinho RW 91 Lothar Matthaus CM 92 Zico CAM 93 Ruud Gullit CAM 93 Zinedine Zidane CAM 96 Centurions Icons Hernan Crespo ST 88 Pavel Nedved LM 89 Edwin Van der Sar GK 89 Bastian Schweinsteiger CM 89 Michael Laudrup CAM 89 Ruud van Nistelrooy ST 90 David Beckham RM 91 Foudy CM 91 Franck Ribery LM 91 Winter Wildcards Icons Nemanja Vidic CB 88 Kenny Dalglish ST 88 Paul Scholes CM 89 Gheorghe Hagi CAM 89 Mia Hamm ST 99 Carles Puyol CDM 90 Ronaldo ST 90 Xavi CM 91 Gianluigi Buffon CM 91 Rivaldo LW 92 Carlos Alberto CDM 92 Homare Sawa CM 92 Carlos Alberto CB 92 Homare Sawa CAM 92 Kenny Dalglish ST 93 Birgit Prinz ST 93 Mia Hamm ST 94 Ronaldo ST 95 The SBC requires you to submit one 86-rated squad, one 87-rated squad, and one 89-rated squad to complete. The post All EA FC 25 88+ Mixed Icons Player Pick SBC rewards appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The Steam Deck is a great way to enjoy gaming on the go, or even grab a quick game bite while lounging on the sofa. But what if we tell you your experience on the Deck could be made better through a couple of simple steps? Let's see what are the best apps for your Steam Deck. The best apps to improve your Steam Deck experience Keep in mind that most of the apps in our list can be installed by using the Discover menu, which can be accessed by heading to the "Power" section of your Steam Deck menu. Now select "Desktop mode," and you will be booted into a desktop-like environment. Click on the menu button in the bottom left and you can use the on-screen keyboard to search for any apps in the Discover section. Mozilla Firefox Image via Firefox Do we really need to explain this one? We think you have probably already used it on your computer or your mobile device. Firefox is one of the best browsers around, and while you might only use your Deck to browse the Steam marketplace, browsing websites would be quite difficult without a specific web browser. There are a lot of different ones you can try, such as Microsoft Edge and Opera, but we do believe Mozilla Firefox is still the best option. By using a web browser on the Deck, you can check a walkthrough and find useful information on a game you might need, such as how long to beat it. While, clearly, all web browsers do the same thing and work just as well on the Deck, other apps also require having one installed. For example, if you use Epic Games Store on the Heroic Launcher (see below), often you will need to confirm details in a browser window. Not having one installed means that the game will often freeze or exit without providing any details. Heroic Launcher Image via Heroic Launcher The Steam Deck, out of the box, is ready and willing to play all of your Steam games, of course. But what if you want to play games from the Epic Games Store, GoG, or any of the other storefronts? Doesn't seem doable, right? Wrong, it is and doesn't even require a lot of tinkering. Say hello to the Heroic Launcher, an app that you can install on your Deck and run just like one of the games in your Steam library. Once run, the Launcher can be configured to interface with several stores, such as the mentioned Epic Games Store, GoG, Ubisoft, and so on. But what if you have compatibility issues? No worries since, thanks to its built-in Wine Manager, you have a ton of different options and plugins to make games run even better. Heroic will also suggest which Proton versions to use if you are unsure. Heroic can easily double or triple your library of available games without even having to install an SD card. Lutris is also a good alternative. EmuDeck Image via EmuDeck Perhaps all the games available on Steam are not enough for you, or perhaps you want something older that you can't get anywhere else. Like that classic PlayStation platformer or that obscure PC Engine shoot 'em up. Enter EmuDeck, one of the best tools to allow you to play retro games on devices that weren't originally designed to play retro games, with additional features available to improve the experience. Clearly, the d-pad on the Deck would not be the best to play classic retro 8-bit games, but you can still give it a decent attempt. The Deck can run a lot of different consoles, including ones such as the NES, Super Nintendo, Nintendo 64, PlayStation, GameCube, and even more recent ones. But that's not all; if you have already used EmuDeck, then you can easily transfer your cloud saves over to the Deck so you won't lose that progress in Chrono Trigger. Also, if you have any good Bluetooth controllers, EmuDeck will allow you to quickly set them up for much more comfortable gameplay. This is a must-have for any retro fans. Discord Image via Discord Again, we probably don't think we need to thoroughly explain this one. Chances are that you are already using it to communicate with your friends or other users, along with having joined one (or more) of its millions of servers. Naturally, the app becomes even more necessary if you are going to play any cross-platform titles and want to stay in touch with your friends. Or, perhaps you want everyone on your friends list to know what game you are currently playing. While the app is not as easy to recommend as it once was because of more and more bloatware, not to mention many interesting features now locked behind a paywall, it is still easy to install and use. Also, while there are alternatives to Discord, such as Skype, chances are all your friends will already use it anyway. Perhaps it would make more sense to use Discord on your phone or other mobile device, but switching apps on the Deck is easy, just via a long press of the "Steam" button. Chiaki4deck Image via Reddit Have you been greedily eyeing the PlayStation Portal, thinking you don't really want to spend that kind of money on a simple streaming device? Well, you are in luck because with a Deck, you can get an experience that is quite similar and, many users swear, even better than Sony's expensive portable device. Enter Chiaki4deck, an app that you can use to stream PS5 games directly from your console to your portable Steam device. The app ran into some problems at first, with users complaining about the app's performance degrading in a few minutes. But luckily, this issue seems to have been fixed, so you can go ahead and try Chiaki4deck for yourself. While Chiaki does require a bit of customization before running it, as it might not work perfectly out of the box, once it's set up, it is very easy to use and should guarantee efficient performance with any game. If you are looking to stream Xbox games, try XBPlay instead. Moonlight Image via Moonlight app Since we are on the topic of streaming games, Steam already provides its own specific app to stream games from your PC: Steam Link. This usually works quite well, but many users have problems with its performance. So, if you are unsure if Link is the ideal streaming app for you, then you'll be happy to know there is a free alternative you can try out. Plus, Moonlight, as opposed to Link, supports HDR natively and can improve latency if you have been having issues. Installing Moonlight requires a couple of more steps than usual, as you need to install Sunshine first. Sunshine provides the server from which the games will be streamed. You can do this, as always, by using the Discovery section of the menu in Desktop mode. Once they are both installed, the setup for Moonlight is easy and mostly painless, and you will be streaming games from your PC in no time, having a great experience while saving battery life. Decky Loader Image via Decky Loader Wondering how to customize your Deck beyond buying a silly-looking silicone cover? By using Decky Loader, you can choose from a vast selection of plugins and scripts that will not only change the looks of your Deck but also improve how you use it. For example, do you want to add NES sounds to your Deck or perhaps show off some tasty Windows 95 wallpapers? You can do it really easily through a huge free library of items. But wait, there's more! You can also use the app to look up and apply the recommended settings for any game in your library automatically. Plus, by using Decky Recorder, you can easily record gameplay footage that you can upload to Steam or use for your Let's Play YouTube channel. Also, look up FAQs easily and see many useful details on each game you have. Decky Loader will improve your life as a Deck user, no doubt about that. Foliate Image via Foliate Why not take a break between playing your favorite games with a good book? While that might not sound like the most engaging proposal, reading a book on the Steam Deck is feasible thanks to its great screen. Also, by bringing your Deck with you, you can consider leaving your Kindle or ebook reader at home, which will definitely save you a bit of hassle. So, if you would like to think of your Deck as an all-in-one platform to read, play, and even watch movies (see below), then head over to the Discovery section of the Desktop mode. Foliate, along with other apps that you can find, such as Sigil and Bookworm, will do the heavy lifting and leave you to your reading. Foliate includes handy features such as different reading modes (paginated and scrolled), font customization, light/sepia/dark modes, and a useful progress slider so you can keep track of where you left off. Whoever said that reading is the enemy of gaming? VLC (Videolan) Image via Videolan Sure, streaming is still the easiest way to access content on any device you currently own or are thinking of buying. But if you possess a digital collection of media, perhaps a leftover from your iPod days, or maybe you would like to watch on the Deck those old Vines you made as a kid, then VLC is the app you need. It will allow you to play any kind of media content transferred to the system or loaded from an SD card. Naturally, VLC (or VideoLan) is not the only app that you can install on the Deck. You can easily find other media players, such as Kodi or MX Player; it is just a matter of preference since all of them do the same thing. Also, these apps support streaming from another source, so you can watch content directly from your computer or cast a video from the Deck to another device (such as your Google Cast). If you have been dreaming of a DRM-free world, then this is your first step into a wider universe. ProtonUp-Qt Image via ProtonUp-QT This might be a bit more for the "option nerds" among you, but hear us out. If you have been playing games in non-native Steam mode, perhaps because you are a retro fan or indie games downloaded from Itch, then ProtonUp-Qt will be a powerful help. This app will let you not only install several GE-Proton versions but also customize them through compatibility options within SteamOS. This will greatly improve game compatibility in case you have been running into problems trying to run anything outside of the store. Find the tool in the Discover store, then run it in Desktop mode to get an interface with which you can install more compatibility options. If you are not planning to run anything outside of the Steam store, then ProtonUp-Qt is probably not needed, but thanks to its ease of use and accessibility, it is still a great app to keep handy. The post 10 best apps for your Steam Deck appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Nvidia's launch day saw long lines of enthusiasts camping outside retailers, hoping to secure one of the coveted GPUs. However, many stores had minimal stock, and some locations never received RTX 5090 allotments. Read Entire Article View the full article

2K Games has released a new gameplay trailer for PGA TOUR 2K25detailing some of the game's new features, but one returning feature is sure to get fans particularly excited. Unlike most sports titles, the PGA Tour 2K games have so far foregone annual releases in favor of a new game every couple of years that refines the previous games' mechanics with new ideas and features. PGA 2K25 is poised to be the biggest and best entry in the series yet, which is saying something. View the full article

If your URF matches in League of Legends are ruined by splitpushing players taking advantage of your long death-timers in the mid-game, you’re not alone. Fans are offering a solution, however. In a Reddit discussion, a League player says that one of the fundamental problems with the popular URF game mode is the player’s “death times are too long,” which encourages enemies to prioritize splitpushing champions like Tryndamere and Sion in their drafts. View the full article

One of the co-creators of popular animated series Ben 10 recently commented on the possibility of a crossover with Fortnite, not ruling out the chance of the collaboration. The battle royale's wealth of crossover content has seen the game expand to all areas of pop culture, from video games and anime to popular movies and even real-world personalities. Epic Games has often looked to push the boundaries of its crossovers in bold new directions, recently adding beloved real-world musicians like Mariah Carey, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg to the game. Now, a fan-favorite cartoon could be next on the list. View the full article

Using Aglaea’s best build in Honkai: Star Rail can grant you one of the strongest Lightning DPS characters in the game, capable of melting through mobs of enemies and stronger opponents. Aside from the Remembrance Trailblazer, who is a F2P (free-to-play) unit available for all players as long as they progress sufficiently into the Amphoreus campaign, Aglaea is the first character on the Path of the Remembrance, the first new playable Path since the game’s release. Once you farm Aglaea’s materials in Honkai: Star Rail and get her to the maximum level, you can start working on optimizing her build. View the full article

We've been waiting eagerly for news on the next Battlefield game for quite some time now, but that's all about to change. Back in September, EA's Vince Zampella, who took charge of the series following his work with Respawn Entertainment on Titanfall and Apex Legends, revealed some initial details. Along with the confirmation that the currently untitled new Battlefield game will return to a modern setting after the yo-yo back and forth between Battlefield 1 and V's World War I setting and the near future of Battlefield 2042, he also mentioned plans for a community testing program. Now, the publisher is ready to tell us more. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Battlefield 2042 attempts to lure in players with an unprecedented bonus Battlefield 2042's high-stakes hardcore mode is here, and it's going dirt cheap Battlefield 2042 is getting a Hardcore mode three years too late View the full article

Xbox Game Pass will be losing seven more games less than two weeks from now, including multiple popular RPG entries. Games including Tales of Arise and Indivisible will be leaving Xbox Game Pass on February 15, so players should be prepared to wrap up what they're doing or hop onto the Microsoft Store and pay the purchase price. View the full article

New leaks from Fortnite are hinting at the second wave of crossover skins for Jujutsu Kaisen, with some of the series' most iconic antagonists set to appear. The massively popular battle royale from Epic Games has featured a wide variety of different collaborations, bringing plenty of beloved pop culture franchises to the game. Anime, in particular, has been a popular subject for the game's crossovers with anime series like Dragon Ball and Naruto appearing, and ****** Slayer rumored to come to Fortnite. Now, a fan-favorite anime crossover is reportedly set to return soon. View the full article

Although Baldur’s Gate 3’s Honour Mode might sound like a more virtuous way to play the game, I have actually found the opposite to be true. Each of my Honour Mode defeats or close calls has only served to make my approach to combat encounters more underhanded to avoid having to start all over again. That said, the less “honorable” my approach to combat becomes, the more I start to appreciate the depth of the game’s combat system and just how creative it allows me to be. View the full article

The Warlock is one of the many powerful classes you can unlock in Heroes of Hammerwatch 2 and it is an amazing one to master. Unlike the starting four classes in Heroes of Hammerwatch 2, you have to find the Warlock in the Temple map to unlock it. After you do so, there’s no turning back: It is easily one of the easiest and most powerful classes to play in the game. He’s in the S rank in our classes tier list for a reason. View the full article

We may not get GTA 6 on PC in 2025, but you don't have to wait long for some of the best PC games of the year to start arriving. February is looking absolutely stacked, with the likes of Civilization 7, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2, and Avowed all on the cards. But the biggest RPG launch on the calendar is Monster Hunter Wilds. Building on the huge success of Monster Hunter World, Capcom's next game is already set to be a big deal, and if you want to be ready on day one then you can grab the upcoming game on Steam at an impressive 18% discount right now, saving you more than $10 on every version. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best games like Monster Hunter on PC Monster Hunter Wilds release date, trailers, and latest news Is Monster Hunter Wilds coming to Game Pass? View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Microsoft officially announced the titles leaving Xbox Game Pass in February, as part of their usual rotation of games. Seven titles will be departing the service on February 15, so gamers have less than two weeks to try out the titles. View the full article

EA has told Battlefield fans to “tune in” to its social channels on Monday for news on a testing program for the next Battlefield Game. “Tune in tomorrow at 5PM CET / 8AM PDT for more on the upcoming #Battlefield community testing program,” it wrote on social media, along with a concept art image of the unnamed shooter sequel. The next Battlefield game has been in production at multiple internal studios for several years. EA revealed the first details on the new Battlefield late last year, alongside confirmation it would hold community testing in 2025. Read More... View the full article

Episode Heresy for Destiny 2 launches on February 4 and Bungie is setting player expectations by confirming that some voice lines will be missing due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike. While the news may be disappointing for some, most Destiny 2 players are ready for a new episode and the content coming with it. View the full article

Another day, another likely cancelled game, this time PlatinumGames' Project G.G., an Ultra Man-looking title that never had all that much revealed about it. Read more View the full article

For fans of past WWE games, WWE 2K25 promises to deliver more action than ever before. This year, WWE 2K25 is bringing fans improved graphics, smoother gameplay mechanics, and an exceptional roster of superstars. The game features popular legends and Hall of Famers like Stone Cold Steve Austin, John Cena, The Rock, Roman Reigns, and so many more. View the full article

Wall-Buys are locations in a Zombies map in Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 where you can get a better weapon to fight against undead waves. For a small price, you can purchase one of several weapons or armor to give yourself the best tool possible that suits your playstyle. However, on the new Tomb map, it can be hard to figure out which Wall-Buys are available. View the full article

ALGS Y5 has been announced following the Year 4 Championship final on Feb. 1, and a huge change is on the horizon to shake up the meta—legend bands. Apex esports fans were delighted by this as they expect a more diverse competitive experience. Legend bans will ensure that strategy choices start from the character selection screen. Image via Respawn Entertainment While the Apex meta shifts every season, pro players’ adaptability and resilience remain the same. They will have a lot to adapt to as they head into year five of the ALGS—and viewers like myself are excited for what’s to come. Not only do we get Broken Moon joining the list of competitive maps for Pro League, but year five is set to host a massive 160-team LAN event with double Elimination Brackets. The icing on the cake, however, is the legend bans planned for year five, which will turn everything we knew about competitive Apex on its head. View the full article

Another PC launch from Sony, another rough around the edges release, this time for Marvel's Spider-Man 2. Read more View the full article

In a significant move within the gaming industry, developers BioWare have reportedly reduced their workforce to fewer than 100 employees after "around two dozen" staff were laid off. Many employees behind 2024's Dragon Age: The Veilguard were either let go, or assigned to other projects by their parent company, Electronic Arts. View the full article

After announcing that BioWare is being downsized, with some staff moved to other studios, a new report says that said staff didn't know the move would be permanent. Read more View the full article

Rolling out amid reasonable anticipation, Heart of the Machine has finally launched on Steam in early access, after making it onto the wishlist of numerous players. Developed by Arcen Games, an indie studio, Heart of the Machine went live on Valve's storefront on January 31, 2025. View the full article