I've always loved World of Warcraft. From the moment I stepped foot in Azeroth at the beginning of Mists of Pandaria, I knew that Blizzard's iconic MMO really was something special. But, as expansions have gone by and my real-life has grown ever-busier, diving into a raid after work isn't as easy a sell as it once was. Keeping up with the grind is a real struggle, one that I'm unwilling to insert myself into. That, however, is where Fellowship comes in. Distilling WoW's raiding down into bite-sized missions with shared gear, it's fast become my favorite multiplayer game of this year (look, that rhymed). Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Fellowship's Halloween event ditches microtransactions for actual rewards; rival devs, take note Fellowship blends Diablo's combat with the best bits of World of Warcraft, and you already can grab it at a discount Fellowship tier list - best DPS, Tank, and Healer heroes View the full article
Klaus has not only survived the horrors of the past, but you can add him as an ally in the Ashes of the Damned map in ****** Ops 7 Zombies. However, you can't just waltz in and send him a friend request. Instead, you'll first have to find out his location and then figure out how to add him to your party. Thankfully, this quick guide will outline all the necessary steps to complete. Table of contentsKlaus location in ****** Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the DamnedHow to free Klaus in ****** Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the DamnedKlaus location in ****** Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the Damned Ashwood map in Ashes of the Damned. Image via Activision. Remix by Destructoid Klaus is located in a jail cell in the Sheriff's Office in Ashwood, which is the central location in the infinity symbol-shaped map. This location can be reached quite quickly once you're past the initial stages of the map and have gotten Ol' Tessie on the move. While you'll find Klaus at this location, there's not much you can do immediately. Keep proceeding with the initial stages of the map and clearing waves of zombies till you can reach the Janus Towers location, which is where you originally spawned in, and the furthest north part of the map. That's where we will be able to proceed with the next part of the quests. How to free Klaus in ****** Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the Damned Screenshot by Destructoid Once you're back at Janus Towers, head towards Blackwood Lake, and a Panzerklaus will spawn near you by bursting out of a crate. This happens every time, and there's no way for you to avoid it if you're completing the quests, so you'll know you're on the right path when it spawns. You'll have to eliminate the Panzerklaus to get the Stabilizer Chip from it. This isn't an easy task, but you can make the job easier by coordinating with your teammates or keeping your distance to gun it down. Once you get the Stabilizer Chip, head back to where Klaus is held. Enter the chip in the jail cell, but there's still one task left: you'll have to throw stun grenades at him. Once you hit the correct spot, he will end up getting concussed. This will allow him to regain his conscience, and he will join you as an ally for the rest of your adventure. Klaus, held in a cell. Image via Activision Not only is adding Klaus going to be immensely helpful for your journey, but it's vital for obtaining the new Necrofluid Gauntlet Wonder Weapon as well. The post How to free Klaus and add him as an ally in ****** Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the Damned appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Ubisoft was, at one point not too long ago, working on a brand new Splinter Cell game. But it morphed over time to become XDefiant, according to a new report. This comes from a Bloomberg story about AdHoc Studio, the developers of workplace superhero comedy game Dispatch, which describes their journey from Telltale Games to Ubisoft to their own independent studio. The leadership of AdHoc began working together at Telltale Games, working on Tales from the Borderlands, before Nick Herma, Dennis Lenart, and Pierre Shorette departed for Ubisoft in 2017. There, the trio worked on a new entry in the Splinter cell franchise. “I was so excited to be a part of this and help revitalize it, because it’s been dormant for a while,” Herman told Bloomberg. “And we thought we could tell a great story and do something the fans would love.” However, they explain that Ubisoft was beginning to push games as a service hard across its portfolio, and Splinter Cell didn't quite fit that mould. Over time, the Splinter Cell project transformed into what would become xDefiant, a free-to-play first-person shooter that launched to middling reviews last year and shut down just this past June, taking two entire studios with it. The trio eventually reunited with Michael Choung, another former colleague from Telltale, to start AdHoc Studio in 2018. While working on a version of what would eventually become Dispatch, they also took on a scriptwriting co-dev gig on The Wolf Among Us 2, only to pull out of the project after writing an 800-page script due to frustrations with a lack of creative control. That project, last we heard of it, seemed similarly ill-fated. Eventually, though, the group was able to pull together the final version of Dispatch with the support of both a publisher and a number of well-known actors thanks to casting director Linda Lamontagne. A last-minute deal with Critical Role for another game helped get them across the finish line. As for Splinter Cell, fans remain bereft of a new game, with the last new Splinter Cell title being Blacklist from way, way back in 2013. There's allegedly a remake of the original 2002 game in the works, but Ubisoft has been so quiet about it since 2022 that it's hard to say whether or not it will ever fully emerge. Dispatch, meanwhile, is excellent. We're working on a review in progress as each episode comes out, but you can read our thoughts on the first two episodes here for now, where our reviewer says they're "totally enthralled in this world, and I’m keen to get tangled up in Robert’s fractured personal life." Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can find her posting on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Got a story tip? Send it to [email protected]. View the full article
The development release Wine 10.19 is out now for the compatibility layer that powers Valve's Proton, here's all that's new and improved. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
The well-reviewed grand-strategy game Anno 117: Pax Romana has been caught using AI-generated art, and developer Ubisoft has officially commented on the matter. Anno 117: Pax Romana is the sequel to 2019's Anno 1800, which was praised for—among other things—its impressive hand-drawn artwork. View the full article
Alongside the new Stella Montis map, ARC Raiders has just received new quests as part of its first major post-launch update. Android clinic proprietor Lance will give you the "In My Image" quest immediately upon booting up ARC Raiders now that Stella Montis is open for looting. Your objective is to travel to Stella Montis and find three androids in the facility. View the full article
Zenless Zone Zero Version 2.4 "On the Precipice of the Abyss" releases on November 26 for all platforms bringing in Dialyn and Banyue as playable characters and more. View the full article
If a new rumor is true, Half-Life 3 may finally become reality, and the official announcement may only be a few short weeks away. All rumors and leaks should be taken with a heavy grain of salt before they're confirmed, but it's clear that the hope for Half-Life 3 hasn't completely flickered out just yet. View the full article
In the wake of Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7's launch, Activision has issued a statement about its alleged use of AI-generated images. The quote was prompted by accusations about ****** Ops 7's many icons potentially being AI-generated with Calling Cards and Prestige icons being especially targeted. View the full article
The Abomination Heads Hood upgrade is one of the best ones to mount on Ol'Tessie in ****** Ops 7 Zombies, but finding it will take a significant bit of effort. Activision has made it pretty hard for you to do much after you complete the Pack-a-Punch upgrade on Ol'Tessie. As useful as it is, there are plenty of more upgrades to mount and install on your faithful vehicle in the war against the undead. This guide will quickly tell you all the steps required to get the Abomination Heads Hood mounted on Ol'Tessie. How to install the Abomination Heads Hood upgrade on Ol'Tessie in ****** Ops 7 Zombies You'll need to complete a fair amount of progress on your round before you can come close to getting the Abomination Heads Hood upgrade. This includes going through the Server Room, clearing Infestations on two locations, and proceeding further till you reach Exit 115. Exit 115 has several POIs, with one of them being Reba's Diner. Reach the Diner and stand there till zombies start attacking you. Kill them, and you should get the key to a nearby freezer. The key drop is completely random, but it shouldn't take too long. Make sure to be at the correct location. Diner in Exit 115. Image via Activision. Remix by Destructoid Once you get the key, open the freezer, and you'll get the Abomination Carcass (a part of its head). Pick it up from the location, and bring it back safely with you to the garage in Ashwood. You can then mount the upgrade on Ol'Tessie. This upgrade is pretty cool since it adds Abomination Heads on the hood of Ol'Tessie. However, it's not just a visual update as Ol'Tessie can fire a powerful beam to clear any undead caught on its path. The attack takes time to recharge, so don't spam it unnecessarily. If you're just starting, the first task is to get the Pack-a-Punch upgrade installed on Ol'Tessie. The post How to get Abomination Heads Hood upgrade on Ol’Tessie in ****** Ops 7 Zombies appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. Friends & Chat Improvements to the chat reporting dialogs Desktop Mode Fixed client and chat windows not saving location when moved. Fixed client windows (and steamwebhelper processes) sometimes remaining open after Steam exits. View the full article
The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: General Fixed client and chat windows not saving location when moved. Fixed client windows (and steamwebhelper processes) sometimes remaining open after Steam exits. Friends & Chat Improvements to the chat reporting dialogs Remote Play Fixed regression being unable to send input after connecting to a remote computer View the full article
The Ray Gun is one of the three wonder weapons available on the Damned of the Ashes map in ****** Ops 7 Zombies, but finding one could be tricky. The method to obtain the gun remains pretty much the same as ****** Ops 6 Zombies. With the easter eggs now live on Ashes of the Damned, you can get one based on your luck. Let's look at how you can find this wonder weapon to add to your loadout. How to obtain the Ray Gun in ****** Ops 7 Zombies in Ashes of the Damned The basic method is pretty simple, but it relies heavily on luck. Once you're past the Server Room location and enter the first area, you'll find Mystery Boxes. These boxes work just like last year, where you'll have to spend a certain amount of Essence on every pull. In return, you'll get a weapon of a random tier. Typically, the Ray Gun has the lowest chance to spawn, as it's a wonder weapon. However, you can obtain it if you're lucky enough. You can have more tries if you fail the first time. Do keep track of the Essence you're spending since they're required for other tasks like unlocking doors. To raise your chances of success, you can consume a GobbleGum that raises your spawn luck. This will significantly increase the odds of getting the Ray Gun. That said, it's not a guaranteed method, so only try this if you have enough Essence and are desperate to find the wonder weapon. While getting the Ray Gun will make it easier for you to manage the zombies, you can do the same by using meta weapons that work well against the undead. There was another method during the beta, which involved feeding Chompy. If there's any other way to obtain the Ray Gun, we will update on our guide. The post How to get Ray Gun in ****** Ops 7 Zombies appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Upgrading your workstations is a crucial step in progressing in ARC Raiders. Doing so unlocks better weapons and gear that you can take with you topside, ensuring you get out with the best loot possible. However, these upgrades are never so easy, precisely because of how good they are. One such requires ARC Motion Cores, a seemingly common item given how many ARCs are on every map. If you're searching for this item, here's how you can substantially increase your odds of finding it. Where to find ARC Motion Core Bastions are a prime candidate for finding many ARC Motion Cores. Image via Embark Studios ARC Motion Cores are a relatively rare drop, usually found when looting the remains of a downed ARC. Not all ARCs have an equal proclivity towards dropping ARC Motion Cores, and it is the more powerful and difficult ones that usually do it. Given that they go up in a million pieces - each of which can drop an ARC Motion Core - Bastions are a good candidate for mass farming these items. The more you damage the thing, the more parts will fall off it, and each of these is a separate loot "container" that can have an ARC Motion Core within. Bastions are weak from behind and susceptible to explosive damage, so carrying a few Fireball Burners, Wolfpacks, and other explosives will make quick work of this otherwise massive ARC. Additionally, ARC Motion Cores can be found within destroyed ARCs that spawn around every map in the game. Each time you come across one, make sure to check it out, as it can contain one. ARC Probes, the thing that makes all those weird sounds, whether crashed or still standing, almost always have one ARC Motion Core in them, so if you ever hear that weird beeping, you should immediately check what it has inside. Other ARCs like Bombardiers, Rocketeers, Queens, Surveyors, and Sentinels can also contain them and have a good tendency to drop one or more when killed. The post How to get ARC Motion Cores in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Call of Duty's Zombies mode is back in ****** Ops 7, and it's deeper than ever. But the classic round-based experience is represented well, and it's got a great map to start things off. Ashes of the Damned is the biggest CoD Zombies map ever, and it's quite daunting at first. It's so big, you need a vehicle to go from place to place, and that's where Ol' Tessie comes in handy. The pick-up truck can be suped up to fire a cannon and also house the Pack-a-Punch machine! Once you've gotten Ol' Tessie on the move, it's time to start hunting down Perk-a-Colas so you can stay alive in the onslaught of zombies to come. Here's a map to help figure out where each perk is located. BO7 Zombies - Ashes of the Damned Perk locations Screenshot by Destructoid - Remix by Scott Duwe There are six total points of interest on Ashes of the Damned, and they all have Perk-a-Cola machines. Janus Towers (spawn point)Quick ReviveDer WunderfizzThis only spawns after you have acquired four different Perks.Vandorn FarmStamin-UpDeath PerceptionAshwoodJuggernogVulture AidDouble TapZarya CosmodromePHD FlopperWisp TeaExit 115Elemental PopDeadshot DaiqiriBlackwater LakeMelee MacchiatoSpeed Cola Each location has items like Arsenals, Crafting Tables, Ammo Caches, GobbleGum Machines, and Door Buys to get into certain areas. Make sure you stock up on your Perks before leaving, though, and use this map above to plan out your assault as you drive around the infinity symbol-shaped location. The post ****** Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the Damned map: All Perk locations appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
In the past few days, we've gotten wind of a potential Fallout 3 remaster that's in the works. The 17-year-old game certainly deserves it, as a lot of its parts could use some polish, especially at the engine level. But it appears another remaster is coming, too - New Vegas. Having released around the same time as Fallout 3, New Vegas is, in my humble opinion, the best Fallout in existence. It was made by much of the same people who made Fallout 1 and 2, and has impeccable writing and role-play elements that have withstood the test of time in the past decade and a half. New Vegas is the best Fallout out there. Image via Bethesda But what didn't withstand any test either at the time or now is the game's engine (which Bethesda still uses, by the way). The game was made in about a year under incredible pressure and a super short deadline that meant optimization and polish had to be set aside. It ran poorly back then, and it runs horribly even now, perhaps more so due to incompatibilities between older software and the current Windows OS. The community has made countless unofficial patches in the hopes of fixing this, and has largely done a good job of doing so. But crashes, bugs, and all sorts of problems persist, and represent just about the only flaw New Vegas has. So, thankfully, it appears Bethesda is going to remaster the game, that is according to Jez Corden, one of the most reputable Microsoft insiders and leakers out there. [Hidden Content] He casually dropped this leak in the replies of a random tweet, missing the spotlight because of that. He didn't provide much else to go off of, but I will take anything I can get. However, Bethesda's own executives have, on numerous occasions, hinted at various Fallout projects that are in the works, which could be remasters, remakes, or Fallout 5, lending credence to every Fallout-related theory out there. New Vegas is nearly a perfect game, but having the chance to play it properly on modern systems would be a dream come true. Of course, Bethesda isn't a company known for fixing things as much as breaking them, but New Vegas can't be broken more than it already is. The only thing that could surpass this remaster is if Bethesda remade Fallout 1 and 2 as fully-fledged 3D games built in the Creation Engine like its other games. That'd be news of the decade, but also inspire a lot of fear that these two games would meet the same technical fate as other games produced by the company. All in all, the New Vegas remaster seems to be coming along, and I can't wait to get my hands on it. The post It seems the best Fallout game is being remastered after all appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
ARC Raiders has introduced a new map called Stella Montis with its first major update, which brings with it a new robotic menace called the Shredder. The Shredder joins the legion of ARC enemies as another close-range threat, and is already proving more dangerous than Ticks, Pops, and Fireballs. View the full article
Reviewers praise ****** Ops 7 for its ambitious scope, polished multiplayer, and inventive Endgame mode. Its co-op options, Zombies, and nostalgic callbacks help it stand out, with some outlets calling it one of the franchise's strongest entries in years. However, despite the high notes, an uneven campaign and inconsistent storytelling keep it from reaching its full potential. Read Entire Article View the full article
Selling licensed merchandise for a plethora of Indie Games and Triple-A titles alike, Fangamer is an easy go-to when it comes to buying gifts ranging from clothing, pins, vinyl records, plushies, and more. While Fangamer's rotating selection of goods and discounts continually updates throughout the year, their biggest ***** is easily the ****** Friday ******* that lasts from now until December 1. View the full article
Splinter Cellfans have long been begging for a return of Ubisoft's iconic stealth series, and a new report indicates that they almost got one. For years, Splinter Cell was one of Ubisoft's biggest flagships, with hits like Chaos Theory contributing to the company's overall popularity. Since 2013's Blacklist, however, the series has lain dormant, although an upcoming remake of the first game might finally kick things into gear again. View the full article
The North Line update has added plenty of new content in ARC Raiders, and the Flow Controller and Magnetron are leaving many players puzzled. If you have been completing the Stella Montis quests, you'll need both. Both Exodus items are available from the Stella Montis map, but they don't have a guaranteed spawn point. To make matters worse, their spawns appear to be quite rare to begin with, and they can already get looted on a raid if you're unlucky. Nevertheless, this guide will help to ease your pain by raising the chances of finding both items on a raid. Table of contentsWhere to get the Flow Controller in ARC RaidersWhere to get Magnetron in ARC RaidersWhere to get the Flow Controller in ARC Raiders It's essential to keep one point in mind: there's absolutely no guaranteed spawn point of either the Flow Controller or the Magnetron. The locations I have mentioned here are spots where I managed to find the two items. Flow Controller appears to be the more common one, as I managed to find it more often. Medical Research POI in ARC Raiders. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid The best area for finding the Flow Controller is the Medical Research POI in the south-west part of the map. This POI is plenty big in size, and many containers to loot. I have found three Flow Controllers so far in the area, but not from one spot. The Medical Research POI appears to be the community's favorite as well. It seems to be heavily looted by players, so you'll need to keep that in mind. Also, you can technically find the Flow Controller in other areas on the map. Ultimately, it boils down to your luck, but the Medical Research area is the best one to search in. Where to get Magnetron in ARC Raiders Lobby area in Stella Montis. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid Finding the Magnetron has been a bit of a nightmare for me. I managed to find only one so far, enough to complete the Snap and Salvage quest. It was in one of the drawers near the Security Desk at the Lobby. Since then, I haven't managed to find it anywhere else on the map. If there's a popular spot for the Magnetron, I will update it on my guide. Till then, you'll have to look hard and wide to find this item (and the Flow Controller). The post Where to find the Flow Controller and Magnetron in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Concord is online again after being shut down, thanks to a group of modders who have revived the game through custom servers. The revival comes over a year after Sony delisted the hero shooter, shut everything down, and effectively closed the book on one of the quickest live-service endings in recent memory. View the full article
As part of its early ****** Friday Doorbuster *****, Best Buy just dropped the best deals we may see this entire month on the Meta Quest 3S VR headset. Not only do you get $50-$70 off in instant discounts ($249 for the 128GB model and $329 for the 256GB model), you also get a bonus $50 Best Buy gift card with your purchase. That's basically getting a Quest for as low as $199. This is the best deal I've seen this year on a Quest 3S headset with warranty. Recently we've seen deals on refurbished models, but in this case the advantage of buying new is that you also get a couple of free games. Note: The 128GB model includes two games, Batman: Arkham Shadow and The Walking Dead: Saints and Sinners. The 256GB model includes one game, Batman: Arkham Shadow. Meta Quest 3S Starting at $249 Plus $50 Best Buy Gift Card The Meta Quest 3S is the best standalone consumer-oriented VR headset under $300. It costs 40% less than the Quest 3 and yet retains most of its hardware and functionality, including the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, Touch Plus controllers with inside-out tracking, and mixed reality passthrough. However, whereas the Quest 3 has been updated with a new pancake lens design, the Quest 3S retains the Fresnel optics of the Quest 2. Although obviously not as good as the Quest 3, the Quest 3S still very much offers an immersive visual experience that is sure to impress. I myself logged in hundreds of hours on the Quest 2 before I moved on to the Quest 3. For newcomers who want to try out VR gaming without investing tons of money, of for people who want to give this as a gift to someone who's never tried VR, I would recommend the Quest 3S over the Quest, especially at this price. TL;DR Quest 3S vs Quest 3: Same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processorSame Touch Plus controllersSame 120Hz refresh rateSame Mixed reality passthrough functionalitySame tetherless and tethered functionalityQuest 3 has sharper resolution (2064x2208 vs 1832x1920)Quest 3 has better lens array (pancake vs fresnel)Quest 3 has lower FOV (104°/96° vs 96°/90°)Quest 3 has higher storage capacity (512GB vs 128GB) How to Follow IGN Deals Recommendations The IGN Deals team has over 30 years of combined experience finding the best discounts and preorders available online. If you want the latest updates from our trusted team, here’s how to follow our coverage: Sign up for our IGN Deals NewsletterSet IGN as a preferred source in GoogleFollow us on social mediaIGN Deals on XIGN Deals on InstagramIGN Deals on FacebookIGN Deals on Tiktok [/url] Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time. View the full article
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I've always loved World of Warcraft. From the moment I stepped foot in Azeroth at the beginning of Mists of Pandaria, I knew that Blizzard's iconic MMO really was something special. But, as expansions have gone by and my real-life has grown ever-busier, diving into a raid after work isn't as easy a sell as it once was. Keeping up with the grind is a real struggle, one that I'm unwilling to insert myself into. That, however, is where Fellowship comes in. Distilling WoW's raiding down into bite-sized missions with shared gear, it's fast become my favorite multiplayer game of this year (look, that rhymed). Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Fellowship's Halloween event ditches microtransactions for actual rewards; rival devs, take note Fellowship blends Diablo's combat with the best bits of World of Warcraft, and you already can grab it at a discount Fellowship tier list - best DPS, Tank, and Healer heroes View the full article