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Just as the weekend arrived, Mesa 25.3.0 was released as the latest new-feature upgrade for open source Linux graphics drivers. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

The nominees for Game of the Year have been revealed, and they're not exactly what I expected. Clair Obscur Expedition 33 was always a shoe-in, given how widely praised Sandfall's debut RPG has been by both media and players alike-it's already on our list of the best RPGs, which is just as prestigious as The Game Awards. But alongside it, there's a surprising inclusion and some conspicuous absences. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Shroud just started a GOTY war between Arc Raiders and Expedition 33: "we all have to band together" Expedition 33 has hit its lowest price yet, so now there's no excuse not to play it Expedition 33 is "the first in a new wave" of "risky" games from small teams punching "above their weight," Sandfall tells us View the full article

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Resident Evil Requiem's producer has attempted to address the persistent speculation that fan-favorite character Leon S. Kennedy will appear in the game, by branding a particular image as "fake news." Capcom continues to promote the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem as a new entry in the series starring fresh protagonist Grace Ashcroft, though has never explicitly stated that she is the sole playable character. Indeed, when IGN sat down with Capcom at Gamescom 2025 in August, we were told that its staff members would not discuss any internet rumors of certain other characters appearing. But now, in an interview with Stevivor, producer Masato Kumazawa has at least acknowleged the ongoing speculation — and confirmed one particular image is a fan creation. Resident Evil fans have recently been debating the veracity of an image shared widely on social media that features an older Leon with an eyepatch. Many had suggested the picture was likely AI-generated, and now, addressing this image specifically, Kumazawa has described it as "fake news." "Apart from any official information that Capcom has released, the rest is more [fan] detective work," Kumazawa said. "So I would suggest to please not take everything at face value. Considering that now is the time when AI [can be used to make] videos and photos, we don't know what's right or what's wrong. "Players are free to believe what they would like to believe," he continued, "what I'd like to tell is that, please, unless it's officially released from Capcom, we can't give you any confirmation." Looking at this again, I think this leaked image of RE9 Leon is fake. The pupil in his eye is missing. The eyepatch is blurred and out of place. The hair strands is painted on. [Hidden Content] — Paintixir (VGen) (@Paintixir) September 20, 2025 Another recent source of discussion among Resident Evil fans is the labelling of DLC costumes for Grace Ashcroft found within the game's deluxe edition. This pricier package advertises the fact it contains five additional costumes total, though only a couple for Grace have so far been showcased. As well as that, each in-game item is labelled with the "Grace's Costume:" prefix, something fans have excitedly suggested means that more costumes for other characters (Leon) are being held back. "There has been a photo lately of Leon with an eyepatch, and just basically saying there's a DLC or a new costume for Leon," Kumazawa stated, "but just to make sure, these are all fake news." Once again, however, Capcom appears to have stopped short of saying Leon isn't in the game — and at this point, if he wasn't, you'd think its developers would want to set the record straight in order to start managing expectations. Resident Evil Requiem launches on February 27, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2 and Xbox Series X/S — whether it includes Leon or not. 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

Xbox fans will get a closer look at a few upcoming games this week, as the next Xbox Partner Preview has officially been scheduled for November 20. This showcase is focused on some of the most-anticipated third-party games slated to launch for Xbox alongside some fresh Game Pass announcements, as well. View the full article

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A group of dedicated coders has managed to partially revive online gamplay for the PC version of Concord, the team-based shooter that Sony famously shut down just two weeks after its launch last summer. Now, though, the team behind that fan server effort is closing off new access after Sony started issuing DMCA takedown requests of sample gameplay videos. The Game Post was among the first to publicize the “Concord Delta” project, which reverse-engineered the game’s now-defunct server API to get a functional multiplayer match running over the weekend. “The project is still [a work in progress], it’s playable, but buggy,” developer Red posted in the game’s Discord channel, as reported by The Game Post. “Once our servers are fully set up, we’ll begin doing some private playtesting.” Accessing the “Concord Delta” servers reportedly requires a legitimate PC copy of the game, which is relatively hard to come by these days. Concord only sold an estimated 25,000 copies across PC and PS5 before being shut down last year. And that number doesn’t account for the players who accepted a full refund for their $40 purchase after the official servers shut down. Read full article Comments View the full article

Celeste is arguably the most valuable of all traders in ARC Raiders, and you can find plenty of useful items from her. Unlike other traders, Celeste requires Assorted Seeds. This particular item is really easy to find and available across all five maps. Let's look at the best items you can potentially buy from Celeste after every daily rest. Best items to buy from Celeste in ARC Raiders While Assorted Seeds are commonly available, you should be judicious about how you want to use them. Waste them frequently, and you'll miss out on getting items that are actually worth buying. ItemCostStock Per ResetUseBattery510Required for early game quests and also required to repair Medium Shields. If you're no longer using such shields, they can be avoided. Great Mullein510For making bandages with better healing. You can also farm the resource in the wild. Complex Gun Parts601For completing Equalizer and Juniper blueprints. Heavy Gun Parts153Crafting and upgrading weapons.Medium Gun Parts153Crafting and upgrading weapons.Exodus Modules551Required to craft and upgrade legendary blueprints. Sensors105Used to make Raider Hatch keys that allow you extra spaces to extract from. Also required for crafting Wolfpacks once you find the blueprints. Magnet610Extremely important to crafting Mk. 2 augments. Duct Tape610Weapon attachments. The table is a general list that includes things everyone can use daily. Always spend your Assorted Seeds in a way that meets your immediate needs. Additionally, Celeste also sells a variety of items that might be common, but you'll need them in large amounts. You can use your seeds for that, too. Finally, Exodus Modules and Complex Gun Parts are only useful when crafting specific weapons. If you don't have the blueprint or don't plan on using it, you should spend your seeds elsewhere. The post What items should you buy from Celeste in ARC Raiders at daily reset appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Sacré bleu! What a year for the French! 2025 has been a banner year for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, and it's ending in a ton of nominations at The Game Awards, Geoff Keighley revealed today. The debut turn-based RPG from Sandfall Interactive racked up the nominations including the one for the biggest award of the night, Game of the Year. In the crown achievement of the show, it's up against Hades 2, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, Donkey Kong Bananza, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Image via Kepler Interactive As Keighley rattled off the list of noms, it was basically impossible to see a category without E33 nominated. Several of the main cast were nominated for Best Performance, including Ben Starr, Charlie Cox, and Jennifer English. But just about any applicable category you can think of, the game was nominated for. Other than GOTY and Best Performance, E33 is also nominated for Best Game Direction, Best Narrative, Best Art Direction, Best Score and Music, Best Audio Design, Best Independent Game, Best Debut Indie Game, and Best RPG. I genuinely think it's got a chance to win every award it's nominated for. There's been plenty of amazing games in 2025, but the one that continues to stick out the most in my mind is E33. For my money, it was the most memorable, new, and original experience all year long, and a true pleasure to play and review for Destructoid. There's an argument for all of the games to be awarded in every category E33 is in, but the hype has followed all the way through in the seven months since the game launched, and it's going to be the favorite in most categories. Image via Sandfall Interactive The Game Awards takes place on Thursday, Dec. 11, and will surely contain a lot of new game announcements. Fan voting is available on the website now. The post Expedition 33 leads the charge with 10 nominations for The Game Awards 2025, and it will probably win most of them appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The nominations for The Game Awards 2025 are out, and they include many expected candidates, along with some surprise mentions. The awards for this year are formatted similarly. There are different categories, with several nominations trying to get the highest votes. This live blog will help to keep you updated about every nomination as they're revealed. Table of contentsComplete list of The Game Awards 2025 nomineesGame of the YearBest VR/AR GameBest Strategy/Sim GameBest Sports/Racing GameBest Score and MusicBest RPGBest Ongoing GameBest PerformanceBest NarrativeBest Multiplayer GameBest Mobile GameInnovation in AccessibilityBest Indie GameBest Games for ImpactBest Game DirectionBest Fighting GameBest Family GameBest Esports TeamBest Esports AthleteBest Esports GameBest Debut Indie GameBest Creator of the YearBest Community SupportBest Audio DesignBest Art DirectionBest AdaptationMost Anticipated GameBest Action GameBest Action/Adventure GameComplete list of The Game Awards 2025 nominees We have separated the nominations across different categories. The tables will be updated as the nominations are revealed. Game of the YearGame NameClair Obsur: Expedition 33Death Stranding 2Donkey Kong BananzaHades IIHollow Knight: SilksongKingdom Come: Deliverance IIBest VR/AR GameGame NameAlien Rogue IncursionArken AgeGhost TownThe Midnight WalkDeadpool VRBest Strategy/Sim GameGame NameThe AltersFinal Fantasy TacticsJurassic World Evolution 3Civilization 7Tempest RisingTwo Point MuseumBest Sports/Racing GameGame NameFC 26F1 25Mario Kart WorldRematchSonic Racing CrossworldsBest Score and MusicGame NameHades IIClair Obscur Expedition 33Hollow Knight SilksongGhost of YoteiDeath Stranding 2Best RPGGame NameAvowedClair Obscur Expedition 33The Outer Worlds 2Monster Hunter WildsKingdom Come: Deliverance IIBest Ongoing GameGame NameFinal Fantasy XIVHelldivers 2FortniteMarvel RivalsNo Man's SkyBest PerformanceGame NameBen Starr (Clair Obscur Expedition 33)Charlie Cox (Clair Obscur Expedition 33)Erika Ishii (Ghost of Yotei)Konatsu Kato (Silent Hill f)Jennifer English (Clair Obscur Expedition 33)Troy Baker (Indiana Jones and the Great Circle)Best NarrativeGame NameClair Obscur Expedition 33Silent Hill fGhost of YoteiDeath Stranding 2Kingdom Come: Deliverance IIBest Multiplayer GameGame NameARC RaidersBattlefield 6PEAKSplit FictionElden Ring NightreignBest Mobile GameGame NameWuthering WavesDestiny RisingPersona 5 The Phantom XSonic RumbleUmamusume Pretty DerbyInnovation in AccessibilityGame NameAssassin's Creed ShadowsAtomfallDoom: The Dark AgesFC 26Best Indie GameGame NameAbsolumBlue PrinceHades IIClair Obscur Expedition 33Ball x PitHollow Knight: SilksongBest Games for ImpactGame NameConsume MeDespeloteLost RecordsSouth of MidnightWanderstopBest Game DirectionGame NameCalair Obscur Expedition 33Death Stranding 2Ghost of YoteiHades 2Split FictionBest Fighting GameGame Name2xkoCapcom Fighting Collection 2Fatal Fury: City of the WolvesMortal Kombat: Legacy KollectionVirtua Fighter 5Best Family GameGame NameMario Kart WorldDonkey Kong BananzaSplit FictionSonic Racing CrossworldsLego PartyLego VoyagersBest Esports TeamGame NameGen.GNRGTeam FalconsTeam Liquid PHTeam VitalityBest Esports AthleteGame NameBrawkChovyForsakenKakeruMenardZywooBest Esports GameGame NameCounter Strike 2DOTA 2League of LegendsMobile Legends Bang BangValorantBest Debut Indie GameGame NameBlue PrinceClair Obscur Expedition 33DespeloteDispatchMegabonkBest Creator of the YearGame NameKai CenatCaedrelMo1stCritikalSakura MikoThe Burnt PeanutBest Community SupportGame NameBaldur's Gate IIIFinal Fantasy XIVNo Man's SkyFortniteHelldivers IIBest Audio DesignGame NameGhost of YoteiBattlefield 6Clair Obscur Expedition 33Silent Hill fDeath Stranding 2Best Art DirectionGame NameClair Obscur Expedition 33Death Stranding 2Ghost of YoteiHades IIHollow Knight: SilksongBest AdaptationGame Name****** May CrySplinter CellThe Last of Us Season 2A Minecraft MovieUntil DawnMost Anticipated GameGame Name007 FirstlightGTA 6WolveringResident Evil RequiemThe Witcher 4Best Action GameGame NameBattlefield 6Doom: The Dark AgesHades IINinja Gaiden 4Shinobi: The Art of VengeanceBest Action/Adventure GameGame NameGhost of YoteiDeath Stranding 2Hollow Knight: SilksongIndiana Jones and the Great CircleSplit Fiction The post All nominations for The Game Awards 2025 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

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Some of Square Enix’s best RPGs are leaving the Xbox Game Pass catalog later in November, which could feel like a serious detriment to the value of the membership. There are still new titles being added to the service. For example, a few days ago, Winter Burrow was added to Xbox Game Pass as a day-one release, offering players a cute and cozy new survival game to play through. View the full article

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Dell has two gaming laptop deals at the same price ahead of ****** Friday, but one is significantly better value than the other.View the full article

Battery-powered compressed air dusters are one of the greatest additions to the world of gaming PCs in years. These compact yet ultra-powerful blowers are perfect for quickly tidying the crumbs from your gaming desk, de-grotting your gaming PC, and all manner of other little dusting tasks around the house. They're generally quite affordable, but thanks to a limited-time deal, this particular model is one of the cheapest we've seen in a while and is one I can personally recommend. At a cost of just $26.50, this FRESMOL unit is a really affordable addition to your gaming desk, and is the air duster I've been using for the past year or two. Not all PC gaming hardware has to be about pushing frame rates, and this little air duster will be one of the best purchases you've ever made, trust me. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best gaming microphone 2025 Hurry if you still want to grab six Steam Deck games for just $15, saving you $141 Nvidia is giving away a free Doom The Dark Ages RTX 5090, but you'll need to show you're worthy View the full article

Prologue: Go Wayback's stripped-back approach to the survival game genre has kept it firmly on my radar. It foregoes monsters and loot-hungry hostiles in favor of the most terrifying predator of all: mother nature. In Prologue, resource scarcity and inclement weather are your biggest problems, to such an extent that it's every bit a hardcore survival experience as its gnarlier counterparts. Now, just days away from launching into early access, PlayerUnknown Productions has revealed its vision for future updates as active development continues. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: One of the most realistic and savage survival games I've ever played, PUBG creator's new project gets a launch date Prologue game release date window, trailers, and latest news PUBG creator's hardcore survival game Prologue drops an open beta out of nowhere View the full article

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Mirage is getting a whole new region and a full story prequelView the full article

Ubisoft has warned of falling company revenues and said it's seen that "many new games are struggling to stand out" as players turn away from traditional full-price releases. Projects that would previously have stood out are now finding it tough to "achieve the sales they may once had had," Ubisoft wrote in a new *** financial filing (thanks, CityAM), which blames a wider change in taste among players. Explaining that the "traditional 'full game model' of selling a single £50-60 [$65-$80] game to a consumer as a one-time purchase" was continuing to "become less ubiquitous", Ubisoft said players were now opting to spend their time and money in other ways, such as "subscription services, long-running Games As A Service titles, Free to Play Games and cloud streaming." In a nutshell, Ubisoft continued, "consumers are playing fewer games." And while some one-off, full-price titles were continuing to be successful, these had become "a few notable exceptions" to the wider trend, it continued. The remarks come amid a continued ******* of uncertainty for Ubisoft, which has suffered layoffs and a sizable corporate restructure in the past year. The Paris-headquartered company — whose biggest franchises are now operated by an independent subsidiary backed by Tencent — has struggled to find its next big hit after disappointing sales for Star Wars Outlaws and continued attempts to crack the increasingly-saturated live-service game market, such as with doomed shooter XDefiant, and the pre-emptively cancelled The Division: Heartland. As for Assassin's Creed, the company has gone all-in on its biggest brand — though was forced to slow its production line of upcoming games and remakes to give this year's Assassin's Creed Shadows more time. Still, a slew of upcoming other titles in the franchise are expected over the next few years (including the witchcraft-focused Hexe, a multiplayer spin-off, and a long-awaited ****** Flag remake). Last week, Ubisoft dramatically halted trading of its company shares and postponed the wider firm's latest financial report mere minutes before a scheduled shareholder call was due to go live. Days later, Ubisoft is yet to provide more context for the move, as fans of its games — and the vast majority of its staff — wait to hear more. 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

****** Friday is creeping up on us. For those keeping an eye on the calendar, the big ***** event kicks off next week on November 28, but there are already plenty of great deals to look through. This is especially true of video games, with select releases seeing some nice discounts so far. Borderlands 4 is among them at Amazon, as it'****** a new low price for PS5, Xbox Series X, and even preorders on Nintendo Switch 2. Borderlands 4 Hits a New Low Price According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, this is the lowest price yet for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions of Borderlands 4. It's also a first-time price drop for the Switch 2 preorders, which is worth taking advantage of if you've been looking to own it for the handheld. It's worth keeping in mind that the Switch 2 version has been delayed indefinitely, but this will still secure you a copy for when it's ready. We were big fans of Borderlands 4. In our 8/10 review, writer Travis Northup said it's "a badass open-world evolution of a wonderfully unhinged looter-shooter series that needed to try something new, and it largely nails the biggest swings it takes. Combat is slicker than ever thanks to exciting new movement options and some interesting enemy designs, and the entertaining story takes things in a fresh direction while still tying neatly into existing lore." This deal is just the beginning. There's so much more to come as we get closer to ****** Friday, especially when it comes to video game deals. Our breakdowns of what to expect from PS5 and Xbox's sales this year can help you plan ahead. Nintendo's already announced its ****** Friday ***** so you can see what they'll have up their sleeves as well. Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN. View the full article

If you're using a controller to play BO7, there are several settings I recommend tweaking for the best experienceView the full article

VKD3D-Proton is one of the secret ingredients for Proton to make so many Windows games work well on Linux / SteamOS with a new 3.0 release out now. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Dispatch's episodic, choice-based design makes it seem like a simple game to earn all the trophies for, and while that is largely true, it is currently impossible due to a bug. As of this writing, AdHoc Studio has not officially confirmed that there is a trophy bug, but there is plenty of anecdotal evidence from Dispatch players to prove it is true. View the full article

Just three days out from Stalker 2's first birthday (doesn't time fly?) GSC Game World has released another meaty patch for its unique, ambitious, and at times conflagrating shooter. Patch 1.7 is a doozy—you can tell because it's one of those patches a developer puts out a video to mark—and it's out now... Read more.View the full article