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Professional or tactical fouls are a crucial part of modern-day football, and this year, they have been added to EA Sports FC 25 to further increase the realism of the title, even if they can prove frustrating for your opponent. Rather than giving the opposition a chance to have a dangerous *******, players often perform a professional foul to attempt to stop them in their tracks at the expense of a free kick in a non-threatening position rather than conceding a potential goal. View the full article

From now until October 15, World of Warcraft players can use the character restoration service without the seven-day cooldown. For a limited time, World of Warcraft fans can restore as many deleted characters as they want, provided the toons are eligible, and they have room on their account. View the full article

Ubisoft and Massive Entertainment have deployed Star Wars Outlaws update 1.2, bringing a host of performance and gameplay enhancements on console and PC. The publisher ***** out everything new in title update 2 in a post on its website. It’s the latest in a series of title updates that includes a long list of tweaks to the visuals as well as some squashed bugs. Ubisoft says the batch of additions to its open-world sci-fi video game were included with fan feedback in mind, adding that it is “dedicated to listening closely” as post-launch support for Star Wars Outlaws continues. Topping the list of more notable changes is that the stealth experience has been ironed out. That means adjusted AI detection, tweaked NPC locations and positioning, and more are here to ensure sneaky smugglers have a more enjoyable experience. Players will also notice that it’s easier to control Kay Vess when she’s on a speeder thanks to an improved camera and speeder response time. The update also lists stability improvements that should help with dropped frames for certain users, improved animations for Kay, and better lip-syncing. Star Wars Outlaws solidified Ubisoft’s place in a galaxy far, far away when it released for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S on August 26. It launched to “generally favorable” critic reviews and “mixed or average” user reviews, as defined by Metacritic, and underperformed sales-wise by the publisher’s standards. The company said last week that its development teams were “fully mobilized to swiftly implement a series of updates to polish and improve the player experience.” Patch 1.2 is a sign of Ubisoft’s continued interest in addressing fan feedback, and there is [Hidden Content]. To start, title update 3 is still scheduled to bring quality-of-life improvements later this month. Then, in November, players can look forward to the Star Wars Outlaws Steam release as well as the launch of its Wild Card story DLC. For more on Star Wars Outlaws, you can read our 7/10 review, where we said, “Star Wars Outlaws is a fun intergalactic heist adventure with great exploration, but it’s hindered by simple stealth, repetitive combat, and a few too many bugs at launch.” You can also check out all of the changes Ubisoft included in its last patch, which tweaked some of those heavily criticized instant fail stealth missions. Today’s Star Wars Outlaws update 1.2 patch notes can be seen in full below. PATCH DETAILS (version 7063935.TU2):PlayStation®5: 3.80 GB (version 01.002.000)Xbox Series X|S: 4.71 GB (version 1.0.2.0)PC: 5.60 GB (version 1.0.2.0) NOTABLE CHANGES: Tweaked the overall stealth experience by adjusting AI detection, the number of NPCs and their positioning, patrol pathing, camera detection and highlighting environmental opportunities to reduce player frictionFixed an issue where players would get stuck in the hyperjump sequence towards KijimiFixed an issue where the 'Takeoff' button prompt wouldn't be shown after 'The Wreck' missionImproved the position of the speeder camera when the FOV was increasedImproved the speeder's response and reaction when calledImproved speeder collision with the environment to reduce being knocked off the speederKerro's Speakeasy - fixed an issue where the energy barrier was not disabled after successfully slicing the panel on MiroganaFixed an issue where players could not interact with the triangulation stone in Jet Kordo's quest line on Toshara, and where the holotracker would not spawn in the TrailblazerFULL PATCH NOTES: Performance & Stability Improved stability and performance across all platformsFixed FPS drops with Intel ARC GPUsAdded VRAM impact to RTXDI usage General Gameplay Improved animation of Kay's movementsScaled AI reaction to environmental actions from investigation to combat (e.g. when Nix detonates an NPC’s grenade more than once)Reduced adrenaline gain when using meleeAdded a quick throw button for using grenadesImproved conflicts when crouching near ledges when camera is facing the opposite directionReduced detection chances when using coverImproved the speeder controls when using a mouseAdded a tutorial reminder for the blaster's Stun moduleImproved elements of the ****** Trooper eventImproved ******* rifle sensitivityImproved speeder collision with the environment to reduce being knocked off the speederAdded the ability to press jump twice when near a grapple point to activate itImproved animations after takedownsImproved melee animation after punching an ****** wearing a helmetFixed an issue where Kay wouldn't receive any damage from ****** blastersFixed an issue where Nix accessories and treats were not showing in the menu when in spaceFixed an issue where controller presets weren't saved when playing on different consoles of the same platformFixed an issue where Kay would get stuck in out-of-bound areasFixed an issue where the grappling ***** wouldn't snap to the correct positionFixed an issue where Kay would incorrectly lose reputation when trespassing in Syndicate districtsFixed an issue where some NPCs could not be distracted by NixFixed an issue where Kay's reputation wouldn't be impacted properly when detected completing actions such as stealing or being caught in Syndicate districtsFixed an issue where player input wouldn't be registered during slicing if pressed quicklyFixed an issue where the speeder racing NPC wouldn't move when starting the raceFixed an issue where the speeder racing NPC would despawn on TosharaFixed an issue where Nix Sense wouldn't highlight NPCs that can be pickpocketedFixed an issue where Kay would teleport to the nearest shoreline when fast travelling if the speeder was on deep waterFixed an issue where open world events would deactivate after getting close to the locationFixed an issue where some syndicate events would not grant rewards when completedFixed an issue with the ****** Trooper event not triggering when reaching Wanted Level 6Fixed an issue where "Defeat the wanted level 6" objective does not complete after finishing the event in space UI, HUD and Settings Added Syndicate names to individual contractsImproved the flow on individual expert screens to view abilities as they become ready to unlockUpdated the description of gear sets to match their effectsChanged the default setting for the speeder to keyboard (WASD) rather than mouse on PCImproved in-game menus and scrollingImproved descriptive text when interacting with vendors that require certain Syndicate reputationFixed an issue where the cinematic volume setting was not registering properlyFixed an issue where FOV was not working correctly when in 21:9 mode on consolesFixed an issue where the speeder icon was not present on the map and compass when fast travelling from one planet to another Graphics Improved the performance of VRAM, RTXDI, Frame Generation, and Ray ReconstructionFixed various graphical corruptions during takeoff and landing sequences and when in spaceFixed an issue with specific gearsets flickering when Frame Generation is onImproved NPC visualsFixed an issue where some ground texture rendered in low quality after rebooting, loading, or fast travellingFixed an issue where some object lighting was not appearing correctlyImproved environmental terrain and foliageImproved lighting during nighttime planetary takeoffs Audio Added additional background dialogue to improve immersionAdjusted audio levels of environmental objects and player/NPC reactionsFixed an issue where cantina music stopped after speaking to a contract giverFixed an issue where a sound effect would get stuck after using Nix pulseFixed multiple issues with objects not making sound upon physical impact with Kay or environmentFixed multiple missing UI sounds in menusImproved multiple music and ambience transitions in Quests and Open World Cinematics Improved narration, dialogue scenes, voice overs and lip syncing Camera Improved camera positioning when Kay is in low cover, *********, and climbingImproved the position of the speeder camera when the FOV was increased Worlds, Fauna and Flora Improved Kay's hair animations during different rain typesFixed vendor idle animations that were missing for some locationsImproved Kay's awareness around waterfalls and rain Sabacc: Fixed an issue where Mehdo played the 'Cook The Books' shift token, and the effect would exist for the remainder of the game, when it should only be for the next revealFixed an issue where a deck with selected shift tokens was not saved when quitting the gameFixed an issue during the Sabacc tutorial where the game could be blocked if opening the rules menuFixed an issue where gameplay would get stuck if leaving the game during the Double Discard confirmation screenFixed an issue where NPCs would not react accordingly during the reveal phaseFixed an issue where the opponent's cards wouldn't show in the header when the Nix cheat was disabled Photo Mode: Fixed an issue where players were unable to rotate the camera while Adrenaline Rush was activeFixed an issue where settings would reset when switching presetsFixed an issue where photo mode couldn't be selected while Kay was using binoculars Accessibility: Added large font option for subtitlesAdded a bold font option for subtitlesMoved overheard subtitles directional arrow to the right side of the containerAdded auto accelerate/brake to the auto walk buttonA prompt was added to the first-time user experience to enable large fontsAdded the option to auto mantle/vault over small objectsMenu narration order was updated to provide information in a more logical orderAdded additional increments for the speeder mouse sensitivityAdded Adrenaline Rush timer setting to allow double or triple time for picking targetsUpdated the tutorial text regarding accessibility options for SabaccFixed an issue with missing closed captions for some ******* type explosions Fixed an issue with audio description being cut off in a cinematic Miscellaneous Fixed an issue where Kay closed the wrong eye when aiming down sightsFixed localization text in dialogue sequencesFixed some incorrect text during dialogue optionsImproved Kay's **** holster animationAdded a warning when spending a large amount of credits to avoid doing so by mistakeFixed an issue where purchased items reappeared in the vendor's menu after saving/loadingFixed an issue where players could throw unlimited grenadesFixed an issue where Imperial speeders were missing partsFixed an issue where a data pad could not be interacted with during 'Selo's People' MAIN & SIDE QUESTS(beware of spoilers) Canto Bight 'Beginnings' - adjusted number of credits needed to steal with Nix and added an extra keycard opportunity in the Sixth Kin Club'The Heist' - fixed an issue where players could get stuck in an infinite loading loop after dying Toshara 'Underworld' - adjusted ****** amount, AI detection, patrols, and scalable environment to better the stealth experience'New Tricks' - Fixed an issue where Danka's call could be triggered while in the blaster upgrade menu, resulting in the Ion blast not working on the required door'False Flag' - Fixed an issue where progress could be lost when quitting an active quest'The Wreck'Fixed an issue where the quest marker was not pointing to the correct objectiveFixed an issue where a player could get stuck if saving/loading during the escape sequenceFixed an issue where the takeoff button prompt would not trigger Tatooine 'The Hotfixer' - Fixed an issue where Kay would dismount the speeder at the start of the chase sequence Akiva 'Viper' - Fixed an issue where the quest marker was not pointing to the correct objective 'Revelator'Fixed an issue where players would get a 'Return to Area' message, resulting in the mission being *******Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck if the Trailblazer was destroyed when a certain cinematic triggered Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx. Be sure to give him a follow on Twitter @MikeCripe. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

While Zamazenta is in five-star raids, there’s a chance for you to catch one and add it to your Pokémon Go team. After you get a Zamazenta, it all comes down to figuring out how to optimize this Pokémon, which means teaching it the best moveset it can learn. Several attacks are available for you to teach Zamazenta, but only a few are considered the best choices. These lean into Zamazenta’s stats, making it a valuable member of your team. If you don’t hit this correct combination, it can feel like Zamazenta will struggle alongside your team, and you could miss out on some heavy opportunities. Here’s what you need to know about the best moveset you can teach Zamazenta in Pokémon Go. View the full article

Note: This update is for the Steam Deck Beta and Preview channels, and includes new features that are still being tested. You can opt into this in Settings > System > System Update Channel. WirelessFixed a problem where Steam Deck would be unable to connect to certain Wi-Fi 7 access pointsView the full article

Image: Firaxis Games The news, trailers, hands-on impressions, and more from the new game from the legendary series. Continue reading… View the full article

The Legendary Galarian birds return as a major priority for Pokémon Go players following their initial appearance. These three Pokémon have been around since the Daily Adventure Incense launched, and there’s now a chance to catch their Shiny versions, which everyone is eager to add to their collection. You can catch three Legendary Galarian birds in Pokémon Go: Galarian Articuno, Galarian Moltres, and Galarian Zapdos. Yes, these are the three Legendary birds you catch from the Kanto region, but their Galarian forms give them different typings that make them unique, alongside distinct appearances and stats. With the arrival of their Shiny forms, hunting these down can become even more challenging. Here’s what you need to know about how to catch a Shiny Galarian Articuno, Galarian Moltres, and Galarian Zapdos in Pokémon Go. View the full article

World of Warcraft's latest expansion, The War Within, has been out for over a month now, and things are going great. Critics and players are largely happy with all the new content additions, the new Delve feature appears to finally be appropriately balanced, and the Race to World First was a real fun nail-biter. But there's been one major, glaring issue with The War Within simmering since a pre-launch patch that's frustrated hundreds of players, with seemingly no fix in sight: the disappearance of thousands of items from guild banks, seemingly never to be returned. The Great Guild Bank ****** Issues began on August 13 with Patch 11.0.2, which dropped a number of updates to the game ahead of the release of the latest expansion, The War Within. In the following days, players began flocking to the official community forums, Reddit, and other community spaces to report a strange and upsetting issue: tons of items seemed to be missing from their guild banks. While initially some players suspected thieving guild members or some sort of visual bug, as more reports came in, the reality became increasingly clear. Without warning, hundreds of guilds had seen massive amounts of items sitting inside their banks wiped out by the 11.0.2 patch with seemingly no rhyme or reason. Not every guild was impacted, nor did every impacted guild lose every item, but many reported half, two-thirds, or even the entire contents of their banks vanishing. Individuals who used guild banks as personal storage reported losing the accumulated riches of several years playing WoW. For some guilds, the extent of the damage was difficult to track at all. According to player reports, the in-game "logs" of guild bank withdrawals and deposits did not reflect massive amounts of items being taken out, leaving those who were less active stewards of their guild banks struggling to remember what had even been in there in the first place. Blizzard Responds As reports flooded in over several weeks, players became increasingly frustrated by Blizzard's lack of public response to the issue. Informal player surveys found that it was impacting hundreds of players and guilds, with likely far more going unreported, so it seemed unusual for the developer to remain silent for so long on what seemed to be such a massive problem. Finally, after over a month, Blizzard issued a response explaining what had occurred. Per Blizzard, "a technical update that was made to support cross-realm guilds" encountered an unexpected bug that "caused one of our maintenance processes to make some items disappear." Blizzard claims this mainly impacted items "related to professions materials from prior expansions" but acknowledged other items had disappeared as well. The result will be an incomplete restoration for some guilds, and we do not have a way to restore the remaining missing items. In response, Blizzard said that it had been "packing up the missing items that we’re able to identify as lost by this process, and we will soon mail those to the guild leader character for each affected guild." But there was a catch. "Due to how some of the data was lost, we’ve reached a point where the result will be an incomplete restoration for some guilds, and we do not have a way to restore the remaining missing items for them." The developer apologized for both the incomplete restoration and the long wait. While on its face this seemed to be a positive resolution to a frustrating situation, relief quickly turned to anger as players realized exactly how "incomplete" the "incomplete restoration" would be. Incomplete Restoration In the weeks since, players have been sharing the results of the "incomplete restoration" of their guild banks, and it doesn't look good. Some guild leaders are showing off before and after screenshots of their banks, claiming to still be missing hundreds of items worth thousands of in-game gold. Some are reporting restorations that are insulting or even humorous, such as one person claiming they received a single piece of silk in the mail, or another who only got a bunch of Halloween-themed items back. Some are sharing stories of collections they spent years building being completely wiped out with nothing restored. One player claims their friend, a 72-year-old woman, lost an entire guild bank's worth of pets, toys, mounts, and other items she was giving out as gifts to new players. Others have noted that since Blizzard's item restoration is sending items to guild leaders via in-game mail, any guild whose leader is inactive won't receive any of its items back. Still others are bringing up the fact that since the introduction of the WoW Token, in-game items essentially have an equivalent value in real-world money. "Would you accept your bank to "whoopsie" your savings account, replace it with a fraction of what it had, and have the end all be called an "incomplete restoration"?" they wrote. There are some players who are coming to Blizzard's defense. Several commenters have pointed out the sheer scale of what went missing makes it very likely that Blizzard is telling the truth about its own ability to restore missing items, and there's really no good way to determine who is owed what even with data backups. But even players who acknowledge Blizzard's in an impossible spot are still frustrated by the loss of sometimes years' worth of progress, savings, and work, and concerned that further mass item deletions may happen in the future. It's an unfortunate ****** mark on what is otherwise a very well-received expansion, and an unfortunate weird side effect of the addition of a long-asked for feature (cross-realm guilds). "It's heart crushing, and it's hard to play the game, even though this was stuff we could play without technically, it was about getting others what they need and would enjoy," said one player. "It took a lot of the enjoyment out of the expansion for leadership of my guild." IGN reached out to Blizzard for further comment as to how this happened or if the company plans to take any further actions to restore lost items, but did not receive a reply in time for publication. We will update if and when we receive a response. Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to [email protected]. View the full article

Satisfactory players were sharing impressive factory builds long before the automation base-building game's recent 1.0 release. While you can certainly get by in Satisfactory with a haphazard gnarl of conveyor belts and power lines—as I often have—it offers plenty of optional logistic and aesthetic parts to build pristine, professional industrial facilities. But where others have made expertly-finished manufactories, redditor Calpurnius777 decided to dabble in High Gothic architecture... Read more.View the full article

The Prismatic Blessing leveling buff World of Warcraft gives new players in Dragonflight areas is bugged in a way that makes it impossible for characters to ****. Though this glitch will be resolved soon, World of Warcraft characters currently cannot be ******* as long as they have this buff. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

In the leadup to **** of War Ragnark's release on Steam, we covered how PlayStation and Santa Monica added a unique new feature called "Reduced Puzzle Hints Option." The feature effectively hits the mute button on Atreus and Freya and prevents them from blurting out the solution to puzzles and other elements before the player has had a chance to think. View the full article

A Baldur's Gate 3 fan has made a list of all the things they're glad Larian Studios left out of the massive fantasy RPG. Gamers usually hope for more game mechanics to be implemented in big titles, especially RPGs, but in the case of Baldur's Gate 3, some fans feel like less is more given the title's massive size. View the full article

Everything in Windblown happens in the blink of an eye. You're equipped with a lightning-quick dash, and it barely has a cooldown—one shortened further when going from platform to platform in its roguelike world of floating islands. Time only ever slows down for milliseconds when you dodge just as an ******'s swing is about to connect. Downtime is in short supply and the pace begat an exhilarating flow state that had me thinking half a dozen inputs in advance... Read more.View the full article

The Pokémon Company International (TPCi) has allegedly suspended a Pokémon TCG player who shared their story of being harassed and misgendered at a recent event. According to an Oct. 2 post on X (formerly Twitter), Pokémon TCG player Ihana Mazezka was suspended by TPCi after they spoke out about alleged harassment they had experienced at Baltimore Regionals (which took from from Sept. 14 to 15). In Mazezka’s original Sept. 18 post recounting the incident, they claimed one of their opponents, Steven Lahlou, had repeatedly misgendered them after the head judge corrected him multiple times. And according to Mazezka’s partner, Lanlou continued “mocking the pronoun part of the situation” with his friend group at the event. View the full article

On Tuesday, Riot Games announced that it is porting Valorant to Unreal Engine 5. The game currently runs on Unreal 4.27. Executive Producer Anna Donlon said that the engine upgrade would not bring any visual or performance changes – at least not at first. Read Entire Article View the full article

When you face off against Zamazenta during a five-star raid in Pokémon Go, there are some things you want to consider before you start. A big one is taking note of all its weaknesses and knowing the best Pokémon you can use to counter Zamazenta. You can add several choices to your team to prepare for this encounter, but there are many ways you can go about this depending on the Pokémon you have in your collection. The Pokémon you use are important, as they have to factor into Zamazenta’s weaknesses directly, and you also want to prepare to use Pokémon that are resistant to it. Here’s what you need to know about Zamazenta’s weaknesses and the best Pokémon counters against it in Pokémon Go. View the full article

It's hard to fault Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 thanks to its generous wealth of content, engaging, action-packed story, and riotously good combat that is endlessly fun. Of course, no game is exempt from criticism, and even Space Marine 2 in all of its chaotic glory has its share of issues, namely with its story. Fortunately, the future DLC or sequel that developer Saber Interactive have begun promising has the perfect opportunity to finally rectify it and offer players the perfect solution. View the full article

Riot Games confirmed that Valorant will be moving to Unreal Engine 5, and the development team is working on "new playable experiences" that will expand its universe. The switch to Unreal Engine 5 will allow Valorant to use new features that weren't supported in the engine's previous iteration, Unreal Engine 4. View the full article

Leaks are hotting up about Nvidia's new second-in-command, with the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 specs and performance rumored to offer several improvements over the current RTX 4080, but without rocking the boat too much. After the catastrophic launch of the GeForce RTX 4080, where one card ended up being "unlaunched" and the final card had an absurdly high price, we're hoping that Nvidia has learned some lessons for this GPU's successor. While the RTX 5090 looks set to be the Nvidia flagship in its new Blackwell gaming GPU lineup, where it's likely to take the best graphics card medal, the RTX 5080 should be much cheaper. Plus, while Nvidia misjudged the pricing of the original RTX 4080, it (just about) returned to form when it launched the cheaper and faster RTX 4080 Super for $999 at the start of 2024. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: A 24GB Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 gaming GPU is now more likely, thanks to Samsung Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 and 5060 could launch sooner than expected, says ***** This new Nvidia GeForce Now update stops game streaming crashes on Shield View the full article

It's no secret that the standard Meta Quest 3 head strap isn't the most comfortable option, but there is a wave of third-party alternatives that you can buy to improve your experience massively. This also applies to the Meta Quest 3S, with the Kiwi Comfort Strap offering an incredible upgrade over the base strap and Elite strap for a fraction of the cost, and it's even on ***** at Amazon right now for just $22.99. If you're going to spend your hard-earned money on one of the best VR headsets, be it the Meta Quest 3 or the upcoming Meta Quest 3S, you need to make sure the time you spend in VR is comfortable. The included head strap doesn't cut it, but there's no need to spend $69.99, or $129.99 for one with a battery included. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Starship Troopers is getting its first ever VR game as iconic actor returns Save $120 on the 128GB Meta Quest 3, before it disappears for good The Meta Quest 3S VR headset is here for an incredible new low price View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

LEGO Horizon Adventures is set to release for PS5, Nintendo Switch, and PC on November 14. It takes the story, characters, and environments of the PlayStation Horizon games and gives them the full LEGO treatment. That means it’s sillier than the original, family-friendly, and it supports couch co-op as Aloy and friends ****** off robotic dinosaurs. The game is available to preorder now from a number of retailers, in both physical and digital editions (see it at Amazon). Read on to see where to get it, how much it costs, what comes with it, and more. LEGO Horizon Adventures (Standard Edition) PS5 Get it at Amazon - $59.99Get it at Best Buy - $59.99Get it at GameStop - $59.99Get it at Target - $59.99See it at PS Store (digital) Switch Get it at Amazon - $59.99Get it at Best Buy - $59.99Get it at GameStop - $59.99Get it at Target - $59.99Get it at Nintendo eShop (digital) - $59.99 PC Get it at Steam - $59.99 If all you want is the game itself, then the standard edition is the one to get. It costs $59.99 and is available at nearly all the usual retailers. LEGO Horizon Adventures Digital Deluxe EditionSee it for PS5 - $69.99See it at Nintendo eShop - $69.99See it at Steam - $69.99 The digital-only deluxe edition comes with the game itself, plus the following in-game items: Roller Coaster CustomizationBanuk Armor outfitShadow Stalwart outfit“Alloy” Aloy outfitRatchet outfitRivet outfitSackboy outfitWhat Is LEGO Horizon Adventures? If you’ve played any of the many other LEGO games before, you probably have an idea of what it means to LEGO-fy a game. These games always inject a large dose of goofiness to the goings on, while generally telling the same story as the source material. But the LEGO-fication is always a delight, and these games are easy enough to play with kids, which is great for any parents, aunts, uncles, grandparents, babysitters, or basically anyone looking to entertain a **** or two, couch co-op style. This particular game gives us LEGO minifigure versions of Aloy, Varl, Teersa, and Erend, and drops them in the overgrown prehistoric-looking world you’ll be familiar with if you’ve played the originals. In addition to battling robotic dinosaurs, you can also customize your characters with various outfits and create a home for them out of LEGO blocks. Other Preorder Guides Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Threads. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Silent Hill is one of the biggest—if not the biggest—survival horror franchises ever made. In 25 years, the franchise has spawned more than a dozen games, with nine main games (including the Silent Hill 2 remake) and several spin-offs. Over the years, Silent Hill titles became very hit or miss as the franchise took a few diversions. Here are (objectively) the best Silent Hill games when taking into consideration the franchise as a whole. View the full article

Every playable character in Honkai: Star Rail possesses their own unique abilities that become more powerful as you work to improve their statistics. One of the most important ways to enhance a character’s abilities is to equip them with the best Relics. There are many different Relic sets available and the list consistently grows as new updates arrive, so it can be tough to figure out which ones to give each recruit. Whether you’re struggling to build a character you just obtained or need to refresh an older unit’s set, here is a breakdown of the best Relics for every playable character in Honkai: Star Rail. View the full article

The Football Manager series has been around for decades, each of its yearly entries gradually building upon its core systems until it became the mixture of deep simulation and banal press conference screens it is today. Football Manager 2025 is different: a fresh start for the series, built upon a new engine, which Sports Interactive are at pains to say will not immediately be as rich or robust as its predecessor. It now has a release date: November 26th. Read more View the full article

I miss the height of Wordle mania not because of the game itself, which I still play on occasion, but because of the torrent of delightful, experimental browser-based puzzle games that followed in its wake. Worldle, Octordle, Moviedle, Waffle, Who Are Ya?, Cloudle and many, many more were a gold rush of bandwagon jumpers I was fully onboard with. Scrambled Maps takes me back to those good old days. It bears little relation to Wordle, but it is a browser-based puzzle game that offers one new challenge each day, and it is just as delightful a distraction. Read more View the full article