Сотрудникам Insider Gaming стало известно, что до 31 марта 2026 года состоится релиз некого неанонсированного ремейка в серии Assassin's Creed. По информации источников сайта, речь идёт о переиздании Assassin’s Creed IV: ****** Flag, выпуск которого запланирован в течение недели, начинающейся 23 марта. View the full article
В разработке находится продолжение серии боевых гонок Carmageddon. Полноценный анонс запланирован на 4 декабря, когда в рамках PC Gaming Show разработчики официально представят проект. View the full article
The Steam Machine was announced just over a week ago now, and while we don’t know how much the Steam Machine will cost, we also don’t know when it’s actually going to come out. Right now, the only official release date information points to a vague “Coming In 2026” message in the Steam store page. When I was at Valve trying out the Steam Machine, the company narrowed things down a bit when it told me that the console-PC-hybrid would be launching in Q1 2026, but wouldn’t commit to a specific date. The good news is that either way, we won’t have to wait too long – after all Q1 2026 ends on March 31, so it’s going to be here sometime in the next few months. But can we narrow it down further? The CES Equation CES, or the Consumer Electronics Show, is happening from January 6-9, 2026. It’s a show where we generally see all the tech and hardware that’s going to be coming out in the first half of the year. And it’s very possible that the Steam Machine is going to be a major topic there – even if it’s indirect. You see, I just re-checked the exhibitor list for the tech event and Valve is not going to show up. That’s not surprising, it’s not like Valve has a habit of attending the event in an official capacity. However, Valve representatives were there last year showing off the Lenovo Legion Go S running SteamOS. I don’t know if that’s going to happen again this year, but I do expect Valve could still make some noise at the show. The Steam Machine is probably the biggest thing in gaming hardware right now, and Valve could capture a lot of attention by announcing the price or the release date during CES. This seems especially likely when you consider that this is a Q1 2026 product that doesn’t have a release date heading into Q1 2026. But, looking at how Valve handled the Steam Deck, it seems more likely that the company will let things cool down for a few weeks before making its announcement. Playing Preorders Safe Back when Valve first showed us the Steam Deck in July 2021, it gave us both pricing and a release window, claiming that the handheld would be out for the Holiday season of that same year. However, the release date slipped. The first units didn’t launch until February 2022, and most preorders didn’t make it out the door until that Spring or even later. I know my Steam Deck didn’t show up until the Summer, and I preordered it as soon as I was able. But Valve is already handling this launch much differently than it did the Steam Deck. Valve opened up reservations for the Steam Deck extremely early – just a day after the initial reveal – asking potential buyers to put down $5 to put their name on a list, along with estimated shipment timing that wasn’t entirely accurate. By being more conservative with its preorder timing, it looks like Valve is trying to avoid some of the confusion that plagued the Steam Deck launch. What Valve should have done with the Steam Deck is wait until it has a release date before taking preorders. Because while the Steam Deck was up for reservation nearly a year before most people were able to actually get their hands on it, Valve didn’t actually announce its actual February 28, 2022 release date until the end of January 2022. The way I see it, Valve is probably going to do the same thing this time around. The big difference between the Steam Deck and the Steam Machine launch, then, is probably that Valve’s living room console will go up for preorder about a month before launch – if it goes up for preorder at all. Unless Valve delays the Steam Machine like it did with the Steam Deck, it is starting to look like the Steam Machine release date will get announced at the end of January or the beginning of February, with the actual launch happening a few weeks or a month later. Just don’t expect that actually buying the Steam Machine is going to be a walk in the park. The NAND Of It All What sucks about a big PC release in the next quarter is that the PC market is currently going through a massive NAND memory shortage. Essentially, these are the chips that make up RAM, and are causing massive price increases and shortages, according to a post from Bontech Labs. So, one of two things will likely happen. Either Valve has already manufactured a bunch of Steam Machines in the months leading up to the announcement, which would result in a relatively smooth launch. Or, Valve has entered mass production recently, and will have to contend with the massive NAND price hikes that have led to PCs in general getting more expensive to produce. If the latter is true, it’s possible there won’t be many units available for early adopters. This is one of the major reasons why the Steam Machine probably isn’t going to be a $500 competitor to the PS5, but because costs are so high right now, I could see Valve going for another staggered release. Anyone that’s gone through the pain of trying to get a graphics card shortly after launch knows what to expect here. There will likely be an initial launch of limited inventory, with aftermarket sellers ramping up the Steam Machine price significantly until Valve can catch up with the demand. It’s likely that even if Valve hits a March 2026 release date, most people won’t be able to get their hands on the Steam Machine until at least June or July. I’d love to be wrong, though. After all, it’s possible that Valve has already made a huge amount of Steam Machines that are ready to go out the door the second the release date hits. Let’s all collectively hope that’s what happens. Jackie Thomas is the Hardware and Buying Guides Editor at IGN and the PC components queen. You can follow her @Jackiecobra View the full article
While The Game Awardsis still a few weeks away, other award shows like The Golden Joystick Awards have already passed by, giving hints at what to expect from upcoming ceremonies. There weren't too many shocking surprises among the Golden Joystick Award winners, but one game still managed to dominate a majority of categories. View the full article
We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. General Disabled internal Chromium Embedded Framework services that utilize Google API integration. These were enabled by a configuration change required to continue updating the Steam Chromium framework but are not necessary for usage in Steam. Desktop Mode Fixed some client and overlay popups not saving position when moved. View the full article
The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: General Disabled internal Chromium Embedded Framework services that utilize Google API integration. These were enabled by a configuration change required to continue updating the Steam Chromium framework but are not necessary for usage in Steam. Fixed some client and overlay popups not saving position when moved. View the full article
While Nioh 2 was an excellent yet iterative sequel, Nioh 3 looks to make a few more changes this time around in its world exploration and role-playing systems. View the full article
RPG Site had a chance to sit down with Team Ninja's Fumihiko Yasuda and Kohei Shibata to discuss Nioh 3 and the evolution of the action RPG series. We also discuss difficulty, PC ports, as well as which Nioh mascot is best. View the full article
Fallout 4 is gearing up to roll out another update for November, promising a variety of useful fixes to issues that have been plaguing players. Bethesda recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of Fallout 4, and while that's definitely an important milestone worth celebrating, the post-apocalyptic RPG has been in a bit of a rut. View the full article
With the so many different reasons to celebrate Star Wars sprinkled throughout the year, there's never a wrong time to shop for Star Wars merch. If you're a fan of the franchise or know someone else that is, we’re here to make your Star Wars gift shopping a lot easier in 2025. We’ve assembled a list of some of the best Star Wars gifts we’ve found online, from books and Blu-rays to video games, shirts, and LEGO gift sets. So, without further ado, here are some of the best ways to bring a galaxy far, far away into your home. Top Star Wars Gift Ideas for 2025 Star Wars Gifts for Gamers There’s an absolute ton of great Star Wars video games available right now on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC, whether that’s Star Wars Jedi Survivor or LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga. But if you’re looking to get a friend or family member the most recent major Star Wars game on the market, you’ll want to look into Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws. Offering a sprawling open-world adventure with hours of content, It’s a gift that’s sure to give any Star Wars fan plenty to do over the holiday break. There are also quite a few great Star Wars games for the Nintendo Switch if you're looking to play there. Best Gifts for Fans of the Books When it comes to Star Wars novels, there are plenty of great choices out there, both from the current canon continuity and the non-canon Star Wars Legends books timeline. If you’re buying for a current fan wanting to keep up with the latest Star Wars lore though, there’s no better place to look than the High Republic series, which has been a key focus for Disney as they establish the latest new notch on the franchise’s timeline. If you’re gifting for a reader who’s new to the High Republic era, check out the High Republic: Light of the Jedi trilogy boxed set, which contains all three novels from the first phase of the series. If you don't mind placing a preorder, there's also a Revenge of the Sith deluxe edition coming out in October that's worth checking out as well as Star Wars: The Last Order which explores a post-Rise of the Skywalker universe. For Comic Book Fans Classic recommendations for Star Wars comics include the following (as found in our best Star Wars comics shopping list). Gifts for Fans of the Movies and TV Shows Want to grab the cinephiles in your life a shiny new Star Wars collection? There are a lot of good options out there, with the most premium of the bunch being the Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Complete Collection. This absolute unit of a boxset comes with all nine movies in Blu-ray format as well as 26 hours of bonus content and special features. In short, it's the collection to end all collections, and a great pick-up for any diehard fans of the Star Wars movies. You can also pick up more recent seasons of the live-action Star Wars TV shows in 4K and Blu-ray. With Andor season 2 now available on Disney+ right now, picking up the first season in 4K is an excellent option. Gifts for Adult LEGO Fans When it comes to buying a Star Wars LEGO set, you’re absolutely spoiled for choice, with this last year alone bringing us incredibly popular builds like Jabba’s Barge and the TIE Interceptor. However, if you’re looking for a fun set to pick up without breaking into the much pricier line of UCS builds that LEGO dropped last year a great option is the Imperial Star Destroyer play set. Retailing at $159.99, it offers a full star destroyer with a buildable interior, as well as the very first official Cal Kestis mini-figure, making it a great choice for young and veteran LEGO fans alike. The brick-built Star Wars Logo set looks great on shelves and home office setups, while the Grogu and Hover Pram set has been constantly on ***** during Amazon's ****** Friday sales. Star Wars Gifts For Board Game Fans For those on the hunt for a fun Star Wars board game, you can’t go wrong with Star Wars: Outer Rim. Casting you and three other players as intergalactic outlaws, your mission is to venture across the galaxy and strategically build your reputation by smuggling cargo, hunting bounties and meeting various iconic Star Wars characters. If you reckon your friends or family would jump at the chance to become a legendary scoundrel, Outer Rim is a safe bet. But it’s far from the only option on offer, with other great board games like Star Wars Rebellion and Star Wars Imperial Assault sure to bring hours of intergalactic entertainment. Gifts for Puzzlers If you or someone you know just so happens to be a chronic puzzler on top of being a Star Wars fan, there are quite a few options. Our overall top pick for the best Star Wars puzzle for adults is this 2,000-piece jigsaw we've featured above. It depicts numerous different characters from episodes 1-6 along with a variety of machines, ships, and the Death Star looming in the background. It is a pretty big puzzle, however, so you may want to be sure whoever you're giving it to has a decent puzzle table or board that can hold it. Alongside this puzzle, there are quite a few other options. There are even model kits that act as 3D puzzles you can check out, Apparel and Accessory Gifts If you’re looking for clothing-related gifts, Star Wars has a nigh-on endless range of wearable merch that make for great presents. Whether you’re searching for Star-Wars-inspired Hawaiian shirts, tees sporting iconic poster graphics or a funny festive jumper that will stand out from the crowd, here are some of our favorites. Gifts For The Home Much like with shirts, Star Wars has plenty of novelty homeware that make for great gifts. Whether you’re on the hunt for a Darth Vader Waffle Maker or an R2-D2 lava lamp, we’ve assembled some fun kitchenware, lights, mugs, and other homeware that are sure to put a smile on any Star Wars fan’s face. Gifts for Toy Collectors There are a lot of different Star Wars toys you can buy. There are lightsaber replicas, plushies, and even Nerf blasters. But if you're a collector of Star Wars toys, then you're probably most interested in Star Wars action figures. Our overall top pick is from the ****** Series line of toys, but there are quite a few other great options from other brands to check out as well. There are even new Jedi: Survivor figures that were just recently announced for fans of the video game series. Myles Obenza is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Bluesky @mylesobenza.bsky.social. View the full article
Double XP weekend is here in ****** Ops 7, and a new update with balancing changes has arrived with it to shake up Call of Duty one week after its latest launch. The update includes a number of weapon balancing, including a buff to aim assist, a nerf to assault rifles, and big buffs for SMGs. The Ryden 45K, RK-9, Razor 9mm, Dravec 45, Carbon 57, and MPC-25 have all had an increase to their maximum medium damage range, which should help them compete a bit more with ARs. Read on below to see what's changed in BO7 starting today ahead of the double XP weekend. Table of contents****** Ops 7 patch notes: Nov. 21, 2025Aim AssistAssault RiflesSMGsDrone PodZombiesEndgame****** Ops 7 patch notes: Nov. 21, 2025 Image via Activision Aim AssistMinimum Rotational Aim Assist penalty reduced from 35 percent to 25 percent.Assault RiflesReceived Flinch increased from .15N to .18N.SMGsReceived Flinch reduced from 0.17N to 0.12N.Drone PodIncreased Drone Pod charge time from 2.5 to 3 minutes.Reduced Drone Pod active drone duration from 10 to 8 seconds.Reduced Drone Pod damage from 60 to 50 damage.ZombiesAshes of the DamnedReduced difficulty for the Boss fight in Ashes of the Damned.Hoard Husk will regenerate after a minute of collection and give 25 percent more health.Missiles have reduced effectiveness and will no longer fire while a Beam Attack is charging.Interrupting the Beam Attack no longer reduces its cooldown before round 100.Reduced damage to passengers riding in Ol' Tessie and removed repair cooldown.Increased cooldown on the boss ramming Ol' Tessie in its immune phase.Zursa will no longer spawn in Solo before round 100 and has reduced speed.EndgameEndgame is now available for all players who own Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7. For the full list of changes to individual guns and more, check out the CoD website. The post ****** Ops 7 patch notes – Aim assist buff, SMG buff, M15 nerf, and more appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The Randal Kolo Muani vs Gabriel Martinelli Showdown SBC has been released in FC 26 Ultimate Team ahead of the North London derby, and one of these two cards will be eligible for upgrades in the near future. While the two challenges are priced pretty reasonably, the one on the winning side will receive upgrades. This guide will provide details on the requirements for SBCs and how to complete them. Table of contentsFC 26 Kolo Muani vs Martinelli Showdown SBC tasksFC 26 Kolo Muani vs Martinelli Showdown SBC solutionsFC 26 Kolo Muani vs Martinelli Showdown SBC tasks Here are the requirements for both Showdown challenges. Randal Kolo Muani Tottenham Hotspur Min. 1 Players from: SpursMin. Team Rating: 83 Top Form Min. 1 Players: Team of the WeekMin. Team Rating: 83 France Min. 1 Players from: FranceMin. Team Rating: 84 Premier League Min. 1 Players from: Premier LeagueMin. 1 Players: Team of the WeekMin. Team Rating: 84 85-Rated Squad Min. Team Rating: 85 Gabriel Martinelli Arsenal Min. 1 Players from: ArsenalMin. Team Rating: 83 Top Form Min. 1 Players: Team of the WeekMin. Team Rating: 83 Brazil Min. 1 Players from: BrazilMin. Team Rating: 84 Premier League Min. 1 Players from: Premier LeagueMin. 1 Players: Team of the WeekMin. Team Rating: 84 85-Rated Squad Min. Team Rating: 85FC 26 Kolo Muani vs Martinelli Showdown SBC solutions Here's a set of solutions to complete both challenges. Randal Kolo Muani Tottenham Hotspur Boattin 84Bruun 82Turner 82Hjulmand 83Kulusevski 83Dallmann 83Doan 82De Paul 84Berardi 82Ginter 82Wood 82 Top Form Boattin 84Bruun 82Turner 82Hjulmand 83Kulusevski 83Dallmann 83Doan 82De Paul 84Any 82-rated TOTW itemGinter 82Wood 82 France Boattin 84Greggi 84Nusken 84Carpenter 84Esther 84Marc Cucurella 84Alba Redondo 84De Paul 84Honorat 80Orban 84de Vrij 84 Premier League Boattin 84Greggi 84Nusken 84Carpenter 84Esther 84Marc Cucurella 84Alba Redondo 84De Paul 84Honorat 80Orban 84Any 84-rated TOTW item 85-Rated Squad Geyoro 86Boattin 84Greggi 84Bruno Guimaraes 86Olga Carmona 84Schlotterbeck 85Rolfo 84Cascarino 85Bremer 85Alba Redondo 84Orban 84 Gabriel Martinelli Arsenal Min. 1 Players from: ArsenalMin. Team Rating: 83 Top Form Boattin 84Bruun 82Turner 82Hjulmand 83Kulusevski 83Dallmann 83Doan 82De Paul 84Any 82-rated TOTW itemGinter 82Wood 82 Brazil Boattin 84Greggi 84Wood 82Carpenter 84Esther 84Marc Cucurella 84Alba Redondo 84De Paul 84Savinho 82Orban 84Any 84-rated TOTW item Premier League Boattin 84Greggi 84Nusken 84Carpenter 84Esther 84Marc Cucurella 84Alba Redondo 84De Paul 84Honorat 80Orban 84Any 84-rated TOTW item 85-Rated Squad Geyoro 86Boattin 84Greggi 84Bruno Guimaraes 86Olga Carmona 84Schlotterbeck 85Rolfo 84Cascarino 85Bremer 85Alba Redondo 84Orban 84 The post All FC 26 Kolo Muani vs Martinelli Showdown SBC tasks and solutions appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Every day, the gaming industry wakes up to a fresh new hell. Today, that hell is brought to you by Ubisoft, a publisher known for recent smash hits like XDefiant, Skull and Bones, Star Wars Outlaws, and the Assassin's Creed franchise. Now imagine those games, but instead of playing with a friend, you get to play with a voice-controlled AI. Image via Ubisoft I'm not sure who asked for this, but it's happening all across the industry, whether anyone likes it or not. This latest Ubisoft endeavor is called Teammates, described as "an AI-driven research project exploring how new tech can deepen the player experience." Its goal is to add "depth to gameplay by going beyond AI chatbots and turning NPCs into real teammates." In the blog, Ubisoft said it's "aware of the criticisms around AI in games," and the company's goal "is not to replace creatives, but rather to find ways to enhance it by combining the strengths of the technology and the human creativity and ingenuity that are crucial to making games." "At first, I had the same concerns as many others,” said Ubisoft narrative director Virginie Mosser. "But I discovered that it’s the exact opposite of removing the human from the process. I still write the story and character personalities, but instead of fixed lines, we create these kinds of fences that let NPCs improvise within the world but stay within the boundaries of the lore and motivations we have given them. They can improvise, but we still set the rules and direct the story and characters." It sounds like a suped-up version of Fortnite's AI-powered Darth Vader, which went about as poorly as you would expect when it was available earlier this year. This Ubisoft variant uses AI NPCs named Sofia and Pablo. "An early scenario introduces players to the core mechanic: command through voice," Ubisoft said of what it's working on. "In the introduction part of the experience, players encounter two enemies on patrol but have not yet been provided with a weapon. With only two armed teammates at their side, it is necessary to direct Sofia and Pablo to use environmental cover, then give specific instructions on when, how, and who to attack. The player’s voice has a strong impact, defining how Teammates react and the outcome of the battle." Image via Ubisoft I'm really not sure what to think anymore. In theory, this sounds like it could be cool, but we know better by now. A good amount of public outcry speaks out against generative AI constantly, but it feels like the world economy is driven by it and thus inevitable. What are we to do? It's happening whether we want it to or not, and it'll likely end up in more industry-wide job losses once companies figure out which roles have been made redundant by the latest advancement. And I'm sorry if I don't believe any company's goals of not replacing creatives when it's already happened and happening across anywhere that AI is being trained. I'd love to believe that this type of tech can be used to enhance games without resulting in layoffs or more AI slop, but my hopes for any of this are rockbottom. You can check out the full Ubisoft article if you'd like to know more about Teammates. The post Ubisoft is going all-in on AI chatbots as in-game teammates, and I think I’m ready for the meteor now appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Hytale is coming, having spent more than half a decade in limbo at Riot Games, which has now decided to divest it and turn the rights over to Hypixel's original founders. And while that's awesome, the game's newly announced price tag is bound to shake the industry and have Minecraft fear for its life. As per the official Hypixel X account: Hytale will cost no more than $19.99 at launch, which is some 10 bucks cheaper than Minecraft, and follows a precedent set by Silksong that is bound to continue influencing indie pricing for the foreseeable future. After five years in a drawer at Riot Games, Hytale was re-purchased by its original creators, who initially sold it to Riot in 2020. Now, the game is finally coming out and for dirt cheap. Hytale is going to shake the foundations of indie games. Image via Hypixel Aside from being cheap itself, Hytale will "take zero percent from modders and server owners for at least the first two years," which will make server hosting and plugin development much easier and, well, cheaper as well. With all these pricing schemes, the game, which already has millions of views on its gameplay videos accrued over only a few days, will probably shake the foundations upon which Minecraft still stands. The latter has had extremely slow development, releases significant features at a reduced rate, and though it involves the community overall, it doesn't often ask them to develop things on their own. Hytale, however, is going to let people pitch features and do bounties, expanding the game alongside its very developers. And with a low price and almost no barriers to entry, it is bound to be a significant competitor in this weird genre that has been almost fully monopolized by Minecraft. It'll also probably inspire more indie developers to take Silksong's note and start pricing their games lower, which should overall bring the cost of games down, leaving only AAA publishers to wallow in their $80 empire of dirt. Hytale doesn't yet have a concrete release date, but its lead developer, Simon, wishes to see it out as soon as possible, even with the jank and bugs, because fans have waited far too long. The post Did you rejoice at Hytale’s survival? You’ll probably also love the price appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The new Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road version 1.3.1 update for PS5, PS4, PC, Xbox and 1.3.0 on Switch 1/2 brings in a level cap for online, story mode fixes, and more. View the full article
Team Cherry is not opposed to the idea of a Hollow Knight: Silksong follow-up but says it wouldn't treat such a hypothetical project as a true sequel. That's according to two studio leads who briefly discussed the prospects of another Hollow Knight game in a recent interview reflecting on Silksong's success. View the full article
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So that's why Silksong is so cheap – that, and Hollow Knight moneyView the full article