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The vast expanse of space is ripe for exploration, especially for space epics like Star Wars and Warhammer 40,000. That said, most sci-fi settings tend to be fantasy settings that just happen to be set in space. I love over-the-top settings, but there's times when you want to try something a bit more down to earth. After all, reality is still plenty fascinating. Certainly fascinating enough for the upcoming Pioneer RPG, a game set not-so-far from our own present. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: In this open world RPG board game, you can befriend porcupines Suffer the darkest of dungeons in this vicious Tombpunk TTRPG Legendary designer Jamey Stegmaier shares his favorite board game rulebooks of all time View the full article

The idea of "canonicity" in RPGs is an odd one, given the whole point of both videogame and tabletop RPGs is that the players decide what the main characters do. But sequels, spin-offs, and sourcebooks have a habit of choosing particular outcomes as the "real" ones—unless it's the Elder Scrolls, where every ending of Morrowind happened at once... Read more.View the full article

Of the many things Steam Frame is, what it isn't is a Valve Index 2. But that's a good thing. When Valve Index launched in 2019, it was one of the most expensive VR headsets on the consumer market. Facebook had just launched the $400 Rift S and Oculus Quest headsets, and there was nothing like Apple Vision Pro or Samsung Galaxy XR. At $1000 for the full kit, Index was a premium product for enthusiasts, meant to push the high-end, with (relatively) wide field of view lenses, off-ear speakers, and precise laser tracking. The thick, heavy tether and wall-mounted base stations were a feature, not a bug. Based on some of the reactions to Steam Frame over the past few days, it's clear that many Index owners, and hardcore VR enthusiasts in general, were hoping that Valve would repeat its last-decade strategy, with another high-end tethered headset. They wanted 4K micro-OLED panels (or at least, say, 3K LCD with local dimming) fed by yet another DisplayPort cable, with ultra wide field of view lenses, face tracking, and "Lighthouse" base station tracking, backwards-compatible with existing SteamVR peripherals. But there are good reasons why Valve didn't do this, and why Steam Frame is the better strategy. Index was relatively successful for what it was trying to be, by all accounts. More than six years later it still makes up around 15% of SteamVR usage. But what it did not do is meaningfully increase the total number of people playing VR games on Steam. Instead, it was the $300 Quest 2 that achieved that feat. Less than six months after launch it became the most used headset on Steam, and today standalone headsets make up over 2/3rds of SteamVR use. Standalone headsets with computer vision tracking allow anyone to connect to SteamVR on their PC with a couple of clicks, completely wirelessly, with no base stations or other complex setup required. And that they are wireless matters. Among existing VR enthusiasts, there is a sentiment that wireless is a nice-to-have, but far from essential feature, while some are even actively opposed to it, adamant that they'll never cut the tether. But there is a selection bias at play here. People who considered the cable a dealbreaker didn't buy the Index, or any other tethered PC VR headset. And they are the majority. Since the HTC Vive Wireless Adapter, seven years ago, it has been obvious that wireless is the ideal for VR. You don't have to stow a cable and avoid running over it with your chair wheels. You can rotate freely in VR without worrying about getting tangled. And you can truly lose yourself in the virtual world because you don't have a tether reminding where your PC is. In fact, in 2017 Valve CEO Gabe Newell called wireless VR a “solved problem”. “My expectation is that wireless will be an add-on in 2017, and then it will be an integrated feature in 2018”, Newell was quoted as saying during a press conference that year. Of course, the Vive Wireless Adapter relied on a 60GHz signal, unable to penetrate solid objects at all, so the transmitter had to be wall mounted and the receiver positioned on the top of your head, plus it was expensive. It was the right goal, but with the wrong technology. Within days of the release of Oculus Quest people started using their existing home Wi-Fi network for wireless room-scale PC VR, leveraging the same H.264 codec used for video streaming. The death of tethered PC-only VR headsets, or at least their relegation to a tiny niche, was now inevitable. There are two problems with this approach, however. Firstly, the high compression ratio means that this kind of wireless VR doesn't look as good as a DisplayPort signal. And secondly, while some enthusiasts have ideal dedicated network setups with a high-end dedicated access point, most people rely on the cheap router their ISP supplied them a decade ago, which may not be near their VR playspace and also has to handle the traffic from the rest of the household. With Steam Frame, Valve is using a combination of both hardware and software cleverness to refine the compressed wireless streaming experience. The headset has dual wireless radios, one of which is dedicated to the PC wireless adapter included in the box. And eye-tracked foveated streaming is used at all times, optimizing the video stream quality for where you're currently looking. Essentially, Steam Frame is trying to package the high-quality wireless VR setups that only enthusiasts experience today into a relatively mainstream PC gaming product. It's not about delivering yet another tethered PC VR headset with higher resolution – there are Bigscreen and Pimax headsets for that. Instead, Steam Frame is focused on delivering the best possible wireless PC VR experience that can be sold for less than $1000 (Valve's current plan). And it's exactly this that PC VR needs. A product that out of the box, for every buyer, delivers an excellent wireless PC VR experience, without modifying their home network setup. Steam Frame isn't Index 2, but it's the better move for Valve. And instead of selling to the same few hundred thousand enthusiasts, I suspect it could sell millions of units through its lifetime, bringing far more customers for developers building PC VR games. View the full article

IGN's Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 Ashes of the Damned map is now available! Our interactive map tracks all crucial locations across Ashes of the Damned, including Perk Machines, Secret Zombies Easter Eggs, Main Quest Objectives, Wall Buys, and even Audio Log collectibles, so you'll know exactly where to go as you attempt to fend off those waves of incoming Zombies. Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 Ashes of the Damned Interactive Map Keep track of your Easter Egg and collectible progress with our handy checklist feature! You can also filter exactly what you're looking for using the left-hand sidebar. [/url] The available map filters for our Ashes of the Damned interactive map include: Locations, such as Weapon and Armor Wall Buys, Ammo Caches, Perk Machines, Arsenals, Crafting Benches, Jump Pads, Door Buys, and much more.Collectibles, including Artifacts, Audio Logs, and Documents.Easter Eggs, including Main Easter Egg Quest objectives, and secret Side Easter Eggs.Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 Guides Whether you're jumping into the BO7 Campaign, Multiplayer or Zombies, IGN's comprhensive game help coverage has got you covered, with detailed walkthrough guides, weapon builds and recommendations, Easter Egg locations, and so much more. Our coverage includes: BO7 Campaign Guides:Walkthrough GuideAll BO7 Campaign Intel LocationsEndgame Mode ExplainedEndgame Intel LocationsBO7 Multiplayer Guides:Essential Multiplayer Tips and TricksTips for Every Multiplayer Game ModeBest BO7 Weapons and LoadoutsAll Camos in ****** Ops 7 (Camo Tracker)BO7 Zombies Guides:****** Ops 7 Zombies GuideAshes of the Damned Secrets and Easter EggsAshes of the Damned Main Zombies Easter Egg WalkthroughHow to Complete the Ashes of the Damned Music Easter EggEssential Zombies Tips and TricksCamo List - All Zombies Camo Challenges For even more, be sure to check out our full coverage on our Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 Wiki guide. View the full article

merican McGee's Alice is simply sensational, what with its weird, janky hybrid of shooter-inspired action and surreal 3D platforming, and though the sequel Madness Returns didn't hit me quite as hard, it's still well worth your time. The problem, for PC gamers at least, is that Madness Returns has a pretty rough port that's only gotten harder to work with since its release in 2011; until now, anyway... Read more.View the full article

The Medical Storage room has some amazing loot to obtain in ARC Raiders, but you'll have to obtain a key first. The Medical Storage key allows you to bypass the security lock in place at the location. Sadly, there's no guaranteed spot where you can find this key. However, I have shared the location where I managed to find it, along with a few favorable spawn spots. Finally, I have also mentioned the location where the key can be used in Stella Montis. Table of contentsHow to find the Stella Montis Medical Storage Key in ARC RaidersWhere to use the Stella Montis Medical Storage Key in ARC RaidersHow to find the Stella Montis Medical Storage Key in ARC Raiders I managed to find the Medical Storage Key from the Ruby Residence building in Dam Battlegrounds. This spot has been my favorite area as far as finding keys is concerned. There's no exact spot, and you'll have to go through all the containers that you can find manually. There are multiple blocks, so try to loot as much as possible. Ruby Residence in ARC Raiders. Screenshot by Destructoid If you're on the Dam Battlegrounds, the Research and Administration building is certainly worth looting. The upper floors of this building get frequent key spawns, allowing you to access the locked areas and all the loot that you can find inside. Ruby Residence and Research Administration Building. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid Unfortunately, the Medical Storage key can't be obtained from any quests. This would have made the task easier. In simple words, you'll have to keep trying your luck. It's also recommended to search Residential areas as they tend to have a higher drop rate when it comes to keys. Ultimately, it will all be down to your luck. If you manage to find one, here's what you need to do next. Where to use the Stella Montis Medical Storage Key in ARC Raiders The Medical Storage Key can be found at one of the entrances/exits of the zone. I have marked its location so that you can find it quite easily. Since I had spawned at the southern part of Medical Research, I just travelled straight, and the room was to my left. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid If you're coming from Assembly, take the corridor that leads to Medical Research, and use any of the stairs to go down. Once you have reached the location, just use the key to go inside and loot as many items as possible. The post Stella Montis Medical Storage key location in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

ARC Raiders has crushed its own player peak for the third weekend in a row, climbing almost to the very top of Steam's most-played games by concurrent players. The new record is another testament of the game's quality and proof that the extraction shooter genre was just waiting for its king. With 480,682 players at the time of writing (thanks SteamDB), ARC Raiders has become the third-most-played game on Steam per concurrent players, behind only Valve's own Counter-Strike 2 and Dota 2. It managed to beat out Battlefield 6, PUBG, and Call of Duty, among others, in what's one of the most impressive shows of power in live-service gaming history. It's the only non-MOBA, non-FPS game in a long time that's consistently grown its player count week after week, and is showing no sign of stopping. In fact, every time I refresh the SteamDB page the player count grows, and it's likely to keep expanding as time goes on and new patches, maps, and content are rolled out. The game's gameplay loop is beyond fun. Image via Embark Embark Studios has truly made one of the best games of all time, following up its free-to-play success, The Finals, by transporting us into an extraction shooter environment where anyone can be your friend or enemy. That is, except for the ARCs, powerful robotic "creatures" ruled by a sentient AI from orbit on an Earth that's been long abandoned by its previous inhabitants. The Raiders, a group of survivors living underground in Speranza, are all that's left to try and take Earth back from the robots. The story and world lend themselves perfectly for a high-stakes survival extraction shooter experience, which is coupled with a stellar movement and combat system that's heavily inspired by The Finals, but now more refined and responsive than ever. It's an incredible game, and one that deserves all the attention and praise that it's getting, which is, by all counts, quite massive. The post ARC Raiders climbs to Steam’s player count podium as it breaks yet another record appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

We've rounded up the best deals for Sunday, November 16, below, so don't miss out on these limited-time offers. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth for $30 GameStop has Final Fantasy VII Rebirth available for $30. The second chapter of the Final Fantasy VII remake project brings Cloud Strife and the iconic cast into the world of Gaia for the first time, as they step out of Midgar following an eventful escape. Many new characters join the party, including Yuffie Kisaragi, Cait Sith, and more. With the third entry in the project currently in development, now is the perfect time to catch up and prepare. Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake for $34.99 Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake was one of the most enjoyable RPGs of 2024, featuring a gorgeous remade HD-2D world and voice acting. If you haven't had the chance to check this one out yet, Amazon has copies available for only $34.99. With Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake available now, it's the perfect time to dive into one of the most important games in the genre. Borderlands 4 (Switch 2) for $54.99 While the release of Borderlands 4 for Nintendo Switch 2 was delayed indefinitely, Target has discounted the Key Card this weekend. Instead of paying the full $70, you can secure a copy of the Nintendo Switch 2 version for $54.99. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, "Borderlands 4 gives the series the massive kick in the pants it has needed, with a fantastic open world and greatly improved combat, even if bugs and invisible walls can sometimes throw off that groove." Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound for $32.48 Ninja Gaiden has had an incredible 2025, and today, you can score one of the franchise's most unique entries for $32.48. Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound released in August and was created by The Game Kitchen. In our 9/10 review, we wrote, "Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound looks and sounds incredible, and the fast but thoughtful combat is so satisfying it's hard to put down." NBA 2K26 for $29.99 NBA 2K26 is on ***** this weekend for $29.99, which is the lowest price we've seen to date. You can score a copy for Switch, Switch 2, PS5, or Xbox Series X at this price. In our 8/10 review, we wrote, “Ball Over Everything” is a fitting description for NBA 2K26. The smooth on-court action is better than ever and MyCareer’s excellent started-from-the-bottom journey to the pros story make it so the imperfections are easier to ignore." Glorious GMMK PRO 75% Keyboard for $99.99 Best Buy has a huge ***** on this Glorious mechanical keyboard today, allowing you to save $250. This keyboard is fully customizable, so you can switch out switches, keycaps, and more with ease. If you've been looking to upgrade your setup with a luxury mechanical keyboard, this is a deal worth your attention. Apple AirPods 4 for $84.99 Amazon has the Apple AirPods 4 on ***** for $84.99 today, a price even lower than last weekend! These earbuds feature Spatial Audio, up to five hours of listening time per charge, and so much more. Apple AirPods 5 likely won't be out for a good bit, so now is the perfect time to pick up a pair of new AirPods if your old ones are giving out. Beats Solo Buds for $39 The Beats brand has continued to provide quality wireless earbuds throughout the last few years, and the Solo Buds are no exception. These small earbuds may come with a tiny case, but you can expect up to 18 hours of earbud battery life. For $39, it's hard to find another pair of earbuds better than this ahead of ****** Friday. Gurren Lagann Complete Box Set Blu-ray for $109.99 Crunchyroll Store is holding its annual Aniplex *****, meaning now is the only time you can save on some of the most expensive anime Blu-rays out there. Today, you can score the Gurren Lagann Complete Box Set, which includes both the original TV series and two movies, for $109.99. This is a must-watch for any fan of the genre, and this box set is the perfect way to make this all-time classic a permanent part of your collection. LEGO Star Wars Tantive IV Set for $51.19 Amazon has the iconic Tantive IV available in LEGO form for $51.19 this weekend. Normally priced at $79.99, this set features a total of 654 pieces, recreating the ship that kicked off the Star Wars franchise. For collectors, this is a must-have, especially as it features a LEGO Star Wars 25th Anniversary brick. Hello Kitty Island Adventure for $24.99 Hello Kitty Island Adventure officially came to Nintendo Switch, PC, and PlayStation 5 this year, and it's a great time if you're a fan of cozy games. A massive island is yours to explore, with a story that slowly unfolds as you build relationships with Hello Kitty and friends. View the full article

World of Warcraft has officially begun its 21st Anniversary celebration event, with many of last year’s rewards and activities returning alongside the brand-new Loyal Watchman transmog ensemble. This World of Warcraft event is live now through December 7, so fans should be sure to capitalize on the experience buffs, Blackrock Depths Timewalking raid, and more before then. View the full article

Directly following up 2024's ****** Ops 6, Treyarch's Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 has been pulling out all the nostalgic stops by bringing back characters, maps, and iconic moments from previous entries in the sci-fi shooter series. While many of these additions, including the return of beloved maps like Hijacked and Raid, generated plenty of hype, others are much less exciting. View the full article

Treyarch has issued a statement to reassure fans about Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 and skill-based matchmaking. Skill-based matchmaking, or SBMM, has been a highly controversial topic in the Call of Duty community for years. While data supposedly shows that SBMM ensures people stick with the games longer, some have criticized it for making it feel like every match is a hyper-competitive ranked match. Prior to the launch of Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7, it was announced that the new game would be ditching SBMM, a move seen as an attempt to win back goodwill from the fanbase. View the full article

The tutorial of Escape from Tarkov isn't as easy as you might think since there's barely any guidance as to what you need to do. The tutorial is your first experience of what survival in the battlegrounds will feel like. The opening area will teach you all that you need to know about looting and combat. This guide will list all the steps you need to finish in order to complete the tutorial. Escape from Tarkov Tutorial walkthrough The tutorial begins at the Ground Zero map in Escape from Tarkov. Everyone begins in the Terragroup building in the lobby area. Screenshot by Destructoid Go to the desk at the centre and loot all the healing items.Loot the tab on top of the notebook, and press M to listen to it. Once the tape is complete, you'll find the next objective. Hallway to the right of the barricaded entrance. Screenshot by Destructoid The next job is to reach the barricaded entrance. While looking at it, turn right, and go straight to the hallway that leads to the parking lot. There's a dead body with a Salewa and an MPX. Pick everything up, and don't forget the three magazines. You now have a proper weapon in your inventory. Dead body with the MPX. Screenshot by Destructoid Go to the end of the hallway, and turn left. You'll encounter your first fight over there, having to defeat three Scavs. You can loot all three bodies for extra resources. There are more dead bodies to loot at this location, so feel free to pick everything you need. Escaping the parking lot. Screenshot by Destructoid Go to the opposite side of the parking garage and vault over the sandbags. Eliminate all the Scavs that you come across at this location. Cross the street from there, and go to the second building on your right. Go straight through the hallway, and kill all the enemies that you can find. Open the closed door on the left, and go to the staircase. Keep following the path to reach the back entrance of the building. Eliminate all Scavs that you can find here. Loot the surrounding areas before turning left once you're outside. Building leading to the exfil. Screenshot by Destructoid Go to the green flare next to a gated fence. Go to the corner, and you'll find the Klimov Street extraction point, and The post How to complete the tutorial in Escape from Tarkov appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

One of the biggest limitations of Where Winds Meet concerns the way character creation works. At first, it appeared that there was no way to create a second character without using a different Steam account or opening a new one. However, there's an indirect way of getting a new character without having to endure the pain of deleting your old one and waiting for 14 days. How to get a second character in Where Winds Meet It's completely possible to create a new character in Where Winds Meet if you're playing on PC. The method is slightly complicated since there's no easy way. Make sure you have cleared the tutorial of Where Winds Meet, as you'll need access to the Settings.Go to the Other tab. Screenshot by Destructoid Select Bind Account (second option from the top). Do note that your account is already bound to Steam. We will now bind it to a NetEase account so that we can create a new character.Click on the Link button next to NetEase Games from the following pop-up.A browser will take you to NetEase's website, where you'll either need to create a new account or log in to your existing one.Once done, your account is now bound with NetEase. Screenshot by Destructoid Press V to open Customer Service (located at the bottom-right corner of the screen).Choose Unbind from the options.Select the Steam account, and type Confirm.Restart Where Winds Meet once the process is complete. When you launch the game again, you can create a new character. We added the NetEase account, as you need to have two accounts before you can unbind. When you start Where Winds Meet, Steam will treat it as a fresh launch. Hopefully, we will get an easier way to create new characters in the game in a future update. The post How to create a new character in Where Winds Meet appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

****** Ops 7 is officially the worst user-rated Call of Duty of all time, Metacritic's user scores show. The game, sitting at 1.6 out of 10, is being lambasted for its cheap use of AI, including "Ghibli filter" generations, its lackluster campaign, and a "Skibidi toilet" final boss. As first spotted by Clawsome Gamer, ****** Ops 7's user reviews on Metacritic are sitting at 1.6 average out of 10, placing it firmly at the bottom of the Call of Duty pile. This is in stark contrast with last year's ****** Ops 6, which carries a lukewarm 6.2 average score among the player base. The primary complaints this time around include the game's lackluster campaign, which features surreal boss fights and gameplay elements that could've easily been mistaken for Metal Gear Solid. One of its final bosses in particular, which players are describing as a "Skibidi toilet boss fight," seems to have been caused a major stir among the fans. The player takes on a giant in a dreamlike sequence, having to jump over massive shockwaves sent out by the giant's slams, which seems to remind folks of the Source engine Skibidi Toilet series of YouTube skits. The skits themselves are always over-the-top with giant toilet-headed machines wreaking havoc upon various locations, and I can't say the boss fight isn't reminiscent of that. [Hidden Content] Additionally, players are furious due to Activision's decision to include AI "art" in the game, particularly in the calling cards that are very openly generated by one of many AI tools out there. Some of the calling cards appear to be using the Studio Ghibli AI filter, which was a popular meme a few months ago, and not a great one at that. Players argue that a $70 game should not have these cheap, quickly-generated images in it, and that actual human-made art should've been there instead. Fans weren't the only ones to call Activision out for AI. A US congressman, Ro Khanna, criticized the company for using the technology and called for "regulations that prevent companies from using AI to eliminate jobs to extract greater profits." Activision, on the other hand, said in a statement sent to media that it uses AI "to empower and support our teams to create the best gaming experiences possible for our players," but that "talented individuals" remain in charge of creative processes in its many studios. Make of that what you will. Keep in mind that these reviews could be part of a review-bombing campaign, thus not reflecting actual player sentiment. Destructoid gave ****** Ops 7 an 8.5, praising its multiplayer over the campaign, which we thought was meh at best. Others have done similarly, and the game has around 82 on Metacritic based on critic reviews. Be it all as it may, ****** Ops 7 is being criticized by fans and critics alike. The game has many strong points to speak of, but its glaring flaws aren't helping it one bit. The post ‘Skibidi toilet boss fights’ and the use of AI have made ****** Ops 7 the worst-rated CoD of all time appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Like every Call of Duty game, ****** Ops 7is stuffed to the brim with game modes, challenges, ranks, and all sorts of guns and gear. If you're a veteran of the series, most of this should be more or less legible at first glance, but there's still a lot to take in. To that end, guides can be the perfect way to get moving quickly and focus on what really matters. View the full article

Battlefield 6 is officially showing off the newest map coming to the game in just a couple days, with players dropping into the Hollywood-inspired Eastwood for city combat. The newest numbered entry in the beloved shooter franchise saw an explosively successful launch last month, with hundreds of thousands of players flocking to the shooter. Battlefield 6 peaked at nearly 750,000 players just after its launch, with EA and DICE continuing to push out more updates for the game. Now, Battlefield 6 is giving an early teaser of its next new map. View the full article

Bungie has formally settled the lawsuit over the Destiny 2 Red War storyline. The move closes a legal battle that tangled with Destiny 2's vaulted content and offered a rare look at how stateside courts assess game narratives. View the full article

****** Ops 7 has finally launched, propelling the surrealist futuristic story forward and bringing a host of new content to the table. Much like with any ****** Ops title thus far, players are hoping to play on one particular map that's become a trademark of Treyarch's level design: Nuketown. It is currently not in the game, so here is everything you need to know about when it's coming, how it'll look, and more. ****** Ops 7 Nuketown release date and details The more things change, the more they stay the same. Image via Treyarch Nuketown is coming to ****** Ops 7 on Nov. 20, as part of a pre-season update. The map will retain its recognizable look, updated to fit the narrative and thematic scope of the new game. It has two vehicles in the center, two mirrored buildings on each side, both with courtyards in the back and an extra floor above. It's been repainted with a retro futuristic look that combines 1950s Americana with the super technological world of ****** Ops 7, making the map look slick and better than ever. Treyarch promises that the introduction of the Wall Jumping mechanic will transform how Nuketown is played, as it will provide "more ways to traverse this map than ever before," which should, in turn, make Nuketown much more dynamic and chaotic than it was in previous installments. The map's small size invites players to clash quickly and aggressively, and I'm excited to see how it meshes with this extra speed and verticality. Nuketown is one of many ****** Ops 2 maps that are being remastered and brought back to ****** Ops 7. Some notable examples include Hijacked, Express, and Raid. The post When is Nuketown coming to ****** Ops 7: Release date, details, and more appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The Protect the Wings Evolution is now live in FC 26, and you can complete the upgrade to improve one of your wingbacks in Ultimate Team. The latest evolution costs 30,000 coins to unlock. In exchange, your selected card will get the Captains promo style, a new playstyle+, roles, and upgrades. Let's look at the best cards to pick for this evolution based on the upgrades on offer. Table of contentsFC 26 Protect the Wings Evolution requirementsFC 26 Protect the Wings Evolution upgradesBest players to use in Protect the Wings EvolutionFC 26 Protect the Wings Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of Protect the Wings Evolution in FC 26. Overall: Max 84Total Positions: Max 3PlayStyle: Max 10PlayStyle+: Max 1Not Rarity: World Tour Silver StarsPosition: LB or RBNot Position: CBFC 26 Protect the Wings Evolution upgrades The evolution has four levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfill. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +8|86Passing: +5|80Acceleration: +10|86Jumping: +10|78 Level 2 upgrades Def. Aware: +15|85Slide Tackle: +15|82Stamina: +20|85Strength: +15|80PlayStyles: Jockey|6 Level 3 upgrades Aggression: +15|80Heading Acc.: +10|75Interceptions: +15|84Positions: LB, RBPlayStyles: Quick Step|6 Level 4 upgrades Dribbling: +7|82Sprint Speed: +15|86Stand Tackle: +10|80PlayStyles+: Slide Tackle|1Roles: Fullback++ Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game. Level 2 upgrade requirements Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 3 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.Win 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 4 upgrade requirements Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game.Best players to use in Protect the Wings Evolution Here are some of my best recommendations for inclusion in the evolution. Stefan PoschTheo HernandezAlphhonso DavieAlexander BahArron Wan-BissakaHadjam **********Eduardo CamavingaMarcos LlorenteMatteo Ruggeri While the upgrades are significant, you will be able to include these cards in future evolutions to create a chain and evolve their stats further. The post Best players for FC 26 Protect the Wings Evolution appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

****** Ops 7, like many other modern shooters, is reviving the age-old couch co-op experience that allows multiple players to experience the game in split-screen. But the latest CoD imposes certain limitations on the mode, which can muddy the waters as to what you can actually play in split-screen. So, if you were wondering about that, here's all you need to know. ****** Ops 7 split-screen mode, explained The campaign can only be played in online co-op, and not in split-screen. Image via Activision Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 includes two split-screen modes, one for Multiplayer, and the other for Zombies. These two modes can be played by two players running current-gen consoles (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners have been left out), provided they both own the game. PC players are barred from split-screen, too. To do so, you need to go to the Multiplayer or Zombies screen, then press A or X on a second controller to log the other player in. Once that's done, you can run the game in split screen co-op. Many players have wondered if ****** Ops 7 has a campaign co-op split-screen mode, and the answer is no. Unfortunately, the campaign can only be run in online co-op, and currently has no way to be played in split-screen. Why this was implemented in such a way is anyone's guess, but perhaps Activision will heed the calls of players and introduce a split-screen mode for the campaign as well. As things stand, you'll only be able to play Multiplayer and Zombies in split-screen, on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S and X. The post Does ****** Ops 7 have co-op split screen: breakdown by game modes, explained appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

В 2015 году Valve впервые выпустила собственные компьютеры Steam Machine в качестве альтернативы стационарным консолям, но они с треском провалились и вскоре исчезли из публичного поля. В 2025 году компания вернулась с анонсом новой версии Steam Machine — и теперь больше уверена в успехе. Что изменилось за эти 10 лет и почему игроки должны поверить в задумку разработчиков снова? View the full article

You heard it here first: Mario Party is for scrubs, and Jackbox, well, Jackbox is pretty fun. But Worms is where it's at—the 2D tactics game might have started on the Amiga, but it's long been a multiplayer standard on PC where Team17 has pumped out sequels for three decades as of 2025. It's celebrating the occasion with a series-wide Steam ***** where many of its best games can be bought for two or three dollars... Read more.View the full article

It was only a matter of time: just two weeks on from the launch of Europa Universalis 5, a player has managed to complete a 'world conquest' run in Paradox Tinto's grand strategy game. In case the name didn't give it away, the impressive feat involves taking over the entire planet, removing all tags other than your nation and your non-tributary subjects. While it comes with a few small caveats due to technical issues and crashes, we've now got our first confirmed EU5 world conquest, and it looks like an absolute nightmare to pull off. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Europa Universalis 5 console commands and cheats Grand strategy titan Europa Universalis 5 launches into smooth waters, but Paradox has a secret fix if you're struggling Europa Universalis 5 release date, gameplay, and trailers View the full article

Restless Designs, an Austria-based board game company, has just launched a crowdfunding campaign for their debut game. They promise a collaborative open world RPG experience where 1-4 players will team up to save the realm of Everion. The game is entitled Restless, in a bit of a Chicken and Egg situation it's not clear whether they've named the game after their company, or their company after the game. What is clear, though, is that the game's crowdfunding campaign has been as restless as its name would imply, as it surpassed it's funding goals within two hours. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Suffer the darkest of dungeons in this vicious Tombpunk TTRPG Legendary designer Jamey Stegmaier shares his favorite board game rulebooks of all time Brutal Warhammer 40k vibes are everywhere in this sci-fi rules hack for Shadowdark RPG View the full article

I recently spoke to Diablo co-creator and Skystone Games president David Brevik about his role on the publishing side of the game industry. The Skystone catalog has some real winners, from PS1-styled action RPG Tyrant's Realm to the cozy sandbox of Tiny Bookshop. I'm excited by what's next on its menu, including extraction RPG Mistfall Hunter and the cooking-themed Arcane Eats. But Brevik also revealed that there was an ARPG he missed the chance to bring on board, and it's the one I've played most this year, even eclipsing my time with PoE 2 and Diablo 4 - Last Epoch. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Last Epoch patch makes the ARPG's powerful primordial uniques easier to get Last Epoch Season 3 is the best time to play one of my favorite ARPGs in years Last Epoch Season 3 unleashes a deadly, evolving foe across the ARPG's world View the full article