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Update 1.3.0 is now live in ARC Raiders across all platforms, introducing some major balance changes. Coming a week after the launch of Stella Montis, there are plenty of interesting tweaks from Embark. The focus of this patch appears to be general balance changes about how certain items work. There are numerous bug fixes to optimize the gameplay. Complete ARC Raiders Update 1.3.0 patch notes Here's a quick glimpse at the key gameplay balance changes. Deadline buy value changed to 15,000 coins, and sell value changed to 5,000 coins.Crafting Deadline now costs 3 Explosive Compound and 2 ARC Circuitry.Power Cell's sell value changed from 640 to 270 coinsThe buy value of Launcher ammo changed to 6 ammo for 4,500 coins.Crafting 6 Launcher ammo now requires 1 ARC motion Core and 2 Explosives.Venator's fire-rate gained from upgrades nerfed to 13%/26%/40% and the weight increased to 5 from 2.Explosive damage has been reworked from almost all sources. Additionally, the latest patch introduces some key content and bug fixes. Fixed a bug where ARC could call down reinforcements outside the map.Shredder will now detect and move more reliably towards Lure Grenades.Improved Shredder navigation to prevent it from getting stuck on corners when moving toward the player.Barricades can no longer be placed overlapping your character, preventing clipping through walls and access to locked rooms.Fixed an issue where Aphelion tracers could become excessively bright at distance, reducing visibility for the player being shot at.Corrected player-facing stats for the Stitcher, showing incorrect scaling of reload time across upgrade levels. There are plenty of additional fixes and tweaks that you can find in the full patch notes. It will be interesting to find out how the latest balance updates impact the current meta. The post ARC Raiders Update 1.3.0 patch notes: Balance changes and more appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

You've finally found Tigger and opened up Pixie Acres, which means you're close to finding the next Crystal Key you need in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Before you can get it, though, you'll have to help Tigger out, starting with The Balloon Family quest. Tigger's got some special balloon friends in need of your assistance. Although it feels a bit like a side quest, getting through this mission is a key part of progressing the main storyline, so here's how to complete The Balloon Family in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Table of contentsHow to complete The Balloon Family in Disney Dreamlight ValleyFollow Tigger to Sundae ShoresBreak the red balloon free from the rock trapping itCatch the Red BalloonHow to complete The Balloon Family in Disney Dreamlight Valley Screenshot by Destructoid To complete The Balloon Family quest, you need to find all members of the balloon family and reunite them. It's a pretty wacky mission, but it's also a crucial one to work through if you want to save Wishblossom Ranch, so here's a full breakdown of how to get through it. Follow Tigger to Sundae Shores Tigger has something to show you, so follow him over to the Sundae Shores region in Pixie Acres. If you lose sight of him, you can find this area on your own by heading to the very north edge of the biome. Once you're there, chat with Tigger to see what he wants. Break the red balloon free from the rock trapping it Tigger says the red balloons are his friends and wants your help freeing them. Equip your Royal Pickaxe and swing at the rocks to break them, freeing the balloons in the process. Catch the Red Balloon Tigger's friend takes off as soon as they're freed, so quickly chase after the Red Balloon to catch them. The balloon takes off to the upper section of the Sundae Shores region, but doesn't wander beyond this area. I recommend using a horse or mount here, as the balloon moves around quite fast and is rather tough to catch up to otherwise. Once you have the balloon, bring it to Tigger to reunite him with his friend. Screenshot by Destructoid This guide is a work in progress and is receiving live updates as we work through this quest. The post The Balloon Family quest walkthrough in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

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Arc Raiders update 1.3.0 has just arrived, and Embark Studios is tackling one of the most overpowered weapons in the extraction shooter, along with making it a little tougher to bring down big bots. The new patch notes include a Venator nerf, changes to explosive damage that'll see the Hullcracker launcher fall in effectiveness, and a huge price hike for Deadline mines. It's not all bad news for your loadout, however, as the Raider Den has been given a duck-related treat in response to one notable community complaint. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: All Arc Raiders quests Where to find Arc Raiders blueprints What to recycle and what to keep in Arc Raiders View the full article

Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7's co-op Endgame mode will unlock for all players tomorrow, Friday November 21. Up until now, Endgame was only accessible to those who'd completed the campaign, but from tomorrow, all players will be able to jump into the action regardless of whether or not they've completed the single-player mode. Endgame is a brand-new, replayable co-op mode that expands on the events of the main story. Here, JSOC continues their fight across Avalon, taking on the remnants of The Guild in a toxic, ever-changing battlefield. It isn’t just an epilogue, but a progression-driven mode built around teamwork, power growth, and survival — here’s everything you need to know before dropping in. According to CharlieIntel, those who managed to complete the campaign ahead of the launch of ****** Ops 7's multiplayer mode will secure some additional goodies, including: 1 Hour 2XP Token x 3Weapon XP Token x 2Battlle Pass XP Token x 2Perkaholic Gobblegums x 3 IGN's Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 campaign review returned a 6/10. We said: "Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7’s campaign is a wild one thanks to the scope of its ambition, but the big swings it takes don't always land, leaving it an uneven step down from last year." Last week, Activision acknowledged it used of "a variety of digital tools, including AI tools," in Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7, "to empower and support our teams to create the best gaming experiences possible for our players. Our creative process continues to be led by the talented individuals in our studios." The statement generated quite a response, including one from a member of U.S. Congress who called out Activision Blizzard's use of generative AI in Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7, and demanded tighter regulation to "prevent companies from using AI to eliminate jobs." AI isn't the only thing bothering Call of Duty fans, either. Last last week, players realized the story campaign has numerous restrictions tied to its always-online nature, with no method of pausing levels. You'll also be booted from your game if you're idle for too long. Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky. View the full article

Major gameplay leaks have offered a glimpse at the next era of Fortnite, in which its ever-popular battle royale mode will transition to a fresh map based on the USA. Previously, official hints from Epic Games have pointed to coordinates based in Hollywood, while another leak suggested the game would feature a Las Vegas-esque location (and a Quentin Tarantino crossover). And now, thanks to footage that has leaked from a preview event attended by media and influencers, Chapter 7's USA-style setting has been confirmed. Footage now widely circulating on social media shows an arid area with palm trees. In the distance, the game's map references an area named Sandy Strip. Signage names Chapter 7's first season as being titled "Pacific Break." LEAKED CHAPTER 7 INFO FROM CREATOR EVENT - Hot air balloons - Driveable Reboot Vans - Solo VS Bots mode - Rift A Palooza events that spawn rifts - Gameplay UI update - Battle Pass has Marty McFly and The Bride [Hidden Content] — Shiina (@ShiinaBR) November 20, 2025 Other changes visible in the footage look to include driveable reboot vans, and the option for a new Solo vs Bots mode (although it's unclear if this was provided just for the preview event). Fortnite has followed up the leaks with its own, official look at Chapter 7, via a top-down view of the game's new battle royale map that shows a more urban area, complete with wide city streets and homes with backyard pools. (The top-down view here is a bit GTA 1, isn't it?) A first look at the battleground to come. Preparation = Victory [Hidden Content] — Fortnite (@Fortnite) November 20, 2025 Last night, Fortnite also publicly shared footage of Quentin Tarantino appearing at the aforementioned event, standing next to a Fortnite version of Kill Bill's infamous ****** Wagon car. Here, the word "******" has been replaced by a picture of Meowscles, the game's fan-favorite swole cat. Leaked footage from the event, meanwhile, shows a new in-game skin for Uma Thurman's Kill Bill character The Bride. Oh, and also Marty McFly from Back to the Future. Fortnite typically works on its big annual map change around a year in advance, and it's fun to consider the idea that, 12 months ago, Chapter 7's USA-inspired setting was being planned with the expectation that a certain other big game with a USA-inspired setting would launch at the same time. The one. The only. #QuentinTarantino #FortniteSeven [Hidden Content] — Fortnite (@Fortnite) November 20, 2025 Of course, GTA 6 has now been delayed — twice. But up until May this year, Rockstar was still saying the game would arrive this week, around the time Epic Games has launched a fresh Chapter of Fortnite for the past few years. This year, Fortnite will hold its big Chapter 6 finale event on Saturday, November 29. Chapter Seven will then launch imminently after, though some ******* of downtime is expected. A teaser trailer for that in-game event released officially last night and featured Fortnite going full Ready Player One and Avengers: Endgame with its plans, while tying up story threads from the past few years. In recent weeks, the secret bunkers in Fortnite's OG mode have been flashing messages in morse code, such as "Zero Hour", which we now know is the name of the upcoming event, and "Titans". After seeing that teaser trailer, fans think "Titans" refers to the game's current main antagonist, The Dark Presence, a towering demonic entity that rules Chapter 6's Spirit Realm, but also to the forces now squaring up against him. In the coming battle, players look set to fight alongside a series of other looming figures: the returning Godzilla and King Kong, plus the newly giant-sized Homer Simpson. Is there a clue to a much longer story arc here too? Think back to Fortnite's Chapter 5, which introduced the current era of storytelling focused on blue-haired hero Hope, and you could also link in the mysterious giant hand that erupted from the ground holding Pandora's Box. Are all of these Titans? And how will Fortnite wrap all of these things together (plus Star Wars' X-Wings, Uma Thurman, and Marty McFly) as it moves to its new USA-based home? We've just over a week to go until we find out. Tom Phillips is IGN's News Editor. You can reach Tom at [email protected] or find him on Bluesky @tomphillipseg.bsky.social View the full article

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31 developers have been laid off from Avalanche Liverpool as the studio confirms it has now closed. Earlier this year, Avalanche Liverpool announced that it had entered a collective consultation process, as required by *** law. It has now been announced that the studio has closed, and that 31 employees have been let go. A new statement, posted to the firm’s website on November 19, reads, “As we announced earlier this fall, we initiated a collective consultation process regarding the proposed closure of our Liverpool studio. We can now confirm that this process has concluded, that the studio has closed, and that we have parted ways with 31 people. Read More... View the full article

ARC Raiders developer Embark Studios has released a substantial new update for its third-person extraction shooter, nerfing the beloved Venator, increasing the price and crafting cost of the Deadline mine, and more. ARC Raiders' 1.3.0 update is available to download now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, with plenty of bug fixes, improvements, and even a duck-tastic surprise for one player in particular. View the full article

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Wishblossom Ranch is home to many unique ingredients you can't find anywhere else in Disney Dreamlight Valley. These special items can be cooked into amazing recipes like Beet Sugar Sculpture. Cooking is quite an important task to get done around the ranch, as many of your horse allies enjoy fancy dishes made from the finest ingredients Wishblossom Ranch has to offer. This is one of the key meals they may ask for, so here's how to make Beet Sugar Sculpture in Disney Dreamlight Valley. Beet Sugar Sculpture recipe in Disney Dreamlight Valley Screenshot by Destructoid You can make a Beet Sugar Sculpture by mixing together one Beetroot and one Sugarcane. It's a fairly simple two-star dish, so it only requires two ingredients to make it. Beet Sugar Sculpture is one of the simpler Wishblossom Ranch recipes to cook early on, as you only need one DLC-exclusive ingredient to make it. Simply toss these two items into any cooking pot to start cooking. This dish doesn't grant much energy, as it only restores 223 when eaten. It's not a great meal to make when you're hoping to top off your energy bar, but it is a great one for feeding your custom horses. It may also sometimes be requested by villagers as their favorite meal of the day. How to get Beetroot in Disney Dreamlight Valley Beetroot is a Wishblossom Ranch crop you must purchase, plant, water, grow, and harvest yourself. The first step is to track down Goofy's Stall and buy seeds for 10 Star Coins. They're fairly inexpensive, so it's an easy item to stock up on. Once you have the seeds, plant them anywhere you like. The Wishing Alps biome is the best spot to grow it, as Beetroot grows a bit faster in this region. As soon as you plant your seeds, be sure to water them to kick off the growing process. It takes about five minutes for this vegetable to fully grow, with only one required watering right at the beginning. Screenshot by Destructoid How to get Sugarcane in Disney Dreamlight Valley The other essential ingredient you need to make Beet Sugar Sculpture is Sugarcane, which is not exclusive to Wishblossom Ranch. Sugarcane is a Dreamlight Valley staple, and is also a crop you need to buy the seeds for and grow yourself. Seeds for this crop can be bought from Goofy's Stall in the Dazzle Beach biome. They cost five Star Coins to buy. Once this crop is planted, it takes Sugarcane about seven minutes to grow, although it can take a bit less time if you plant it in the Dazzle Beach area. When you're done cooking up this dish for your loyal steeds, there are plenty of other important tasks to get done around the ranch. Next, you might work on feeding Geese, getting Old Braided Rope, completing The Skunk Rebellion, and acquiring all horse mount customization options. The post How to make Beet Sugar Sculpture in Disney Dreamlight Valley appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

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I'm quietly hopeful for Total War Warhammer 3 Tides of Torment. It's been a tough year for developer Creative Assembly as it struggles to keep one of the best Warhammer games on the tracks. However, similar problems with the Shadows of Change expansion two years ago led to one of the best TWW3 DLC launches in a long while with Thrones of Decay. In a new video, the studio walks us through one of my most-anticipated additions in some time that's coming to Tides of Torment: new Slaanesh legendary lord Dechala, the Denied One. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Get Total War Warhammer 3 for just $15, and score seven other games for free Total War Warhammer 3 dev gets "pretty raw" on why armies stand around doing nothing, and you might need a new campaign Total War Warhammer 3 dev "sorry" as it confirms second DLC delay, admitting "it's been a frustrating year" for the strategy titan View the full article

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is one of the most capable and versatile wireless gaming headsets you can buy. Its swappable batteries, multiple system connections, active noise canceling, and, of course, great sound quality make for a headset that can turn its hand to just about any gaming audio task while never running out of battery. The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is our choice of the best gaming headset for those seeking a premium, high-end setup. SteelSeries may have just announced the even fancier Arctis Nova Elite (review incoming - I'm wearing it as I type), but the Nova Pro remains the more obvious choice if you're not looking to splash too much cash. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Forget Steam Frame, you can get up to $70 off the Meta Quest 3S in this early ****** Friday ***** Best VR headset 2025 Best Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S games 2025 View the full article

Treyarch has been billing ****** Ops 7 as the 'biggest CoD ever,' and having waded through an ocean of new, reimagined, and returning modes over the past few days since launch, it's easy to see why it's given it that label. One of its biggest and most unusual innovations is Endgame - the grindable, PvE extraction mode that serves as an epilogue to its, erm, unconventional co-op campaign. I can see the logic in gating such an experience behind the campaign - it'll get people to play it, for a start, and it'll have a narrative jump pad to spring off of. However, after just a week, Treyarch is unshackling Endgame, which is potentially a sign that uptake on the co-op campaign hasn't been as high as it hoped. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best ****** Ops 7 weapons - BO7 meta All ****** Ops 7 Zombies modes explained All BO7 Dark Ops challenges View the full article

Are you bored of the humdrum D&D races or Pathfinder ancestries available in the core books and first-party supplements? Had it with elves, so over dwarves, bored to tears by dragonborn and halflings? You might want to check out the new BattleZoo Ancestries: Year of Mysteries from Roll For Combat, which is currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter. The campaign promises a year-long subscription that will deliver a highly detailed new playable species for D&D and Pathfinder every month in 2026 - plus one extra, just as a treat. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Why the Ranger doesn't belong in Dungeons and Dragons any more This enchanting Steam demo is the biggest love letter to retro D&D I've seen in years This solo DnD 5e adventure is full of classic detective noir vibes View the full article

Alyssa Ashcroft is one of Resident Evil's biggest badasses. The no-nonsense journalist has always been my standout from Outbreak's cast, and when Resident Evil Requiem was initially announced I couldn't wait to see her in action once again. There's one problem though... she's dead. If a fresh update from reputable leaker 'Dusk Golem' is anything to go by, though, Alyssa is set to get her own DLC slice. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Sorry, Resident Evil Requiem hopers, but those Leon 'leaks' were "fake news" all along, according to dev Resident Evil is teaming up with Babymetal in a collaboration I did not see coming, but am 100% here for Resident Evil 9 release date, trailers, story, and gameplay View the full article

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Treyarch has announced that it is separating Call of Duty ****** Ops 7’s Endgame mode from the game’s much-criticised campaign. Endgame, which is currently unlocked by completing the campaign, sees 32 players attempt to complete a series of shorter objectives within a set time limit, before exfiltrating from the map. This mode has been widely praised by players who’ve reached it, but the requirement of completing the campaign to unlock it has seemingly been a roadblock to most of the audience playing it. Read More... View the full article

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