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Many of the best survival games lean towards realism, but I've always appreciated those that are prepared to get a little more out there, whether it's the Victorian 'gaslamp fantasy' aesthetic of Nightingale or the gravity-warping sci-fi of Once Human. So Hypetrain Digital's Voidtrain has long been on my watchlist. Set in a surreal, floating space called The Void, it sees you building a full-scale engine and wagons to traverse the world around you. A unique spin on the format with vibes that remind me a little of the mighty Outer Wilds, it's just hit 1.0, and you can grab it at a big discount if you're quick. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Fellowship blends Diablo's combat with the best bits of World of Warcraft, and you already can grab it at a discount My favorite city-builder, Frostpunk, just hit its lowest price ever with all DLC Grab eight amazing Steam Deck games for just $15, and save $249 View the full article

I've looked through Newegg's PC gaming deals in its early ****** Friday *****, and these are the six deals I'd recommend not waiting for.View the full article

Plant, grow and harvest in the farming roguelite deckbuilder Cropdeck, with a demo out now that you definitely need to put on your list to try. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Thomas Andersson and Justin Wiebe explain their design philosophy for the FPSView the full article

They've made "significant progress" on the Borderlands MMOView the full article

Battlefield 6 is set to receive what could be its biggest update yet, including reverted aim assist and additional weapon bloom tweaks, as soon as November 18, as work on Season 1 continues. EA and Battlefield Studios outlined the past, present, and future of its Battlefield 6 and REDSEC post-launch plans in an update posted online today. It comes with a list of headlines for ongoing issues players can expect to see addressed when Season 1’s next chapter, California Resistance, launches November 18, as well as some of the content set to arrive with Winter Offensive come December 9. “For our teams across Battlefield Studios, this is just the start,” a message from the team says. “We’ve been watching, reading, listening, and we’re hard at work on how we will evolve the experiences for you all. We’re focused, fired up, and getting it done because Battlefield has always been at its best when we build it together, as we have done on our journey through Battlefield Labs, our Open Beta, launch and the current Season 1.” BF Studios has teased that the Battlefield 6 California Offensive update will bring a new map, called Eastwood, alongside new weapons and a new mode. We now know the mid-season update will also tackle five key elements across the experience: Weapon dispersion/bloom, lighting adjustments, challenge clarity, Fort Lyndon in Portal, and aim assist. Weapon dispersion and weapon bloom remain one of the hottest topics among Battlefield 6 players online, as they affect each weapon’s accuracy depending on a variety of in-game factors. BF Studios says it’s made a “small tuning pass that reduces how quickly dispersion and recoil build up during sustained fire.” These tweaks apply to all weapons, with most also benefiting from recoil refinements, with the developers hoping players’ weapons “feel smoother and more consistent, especially at longer ranges” going forward. Lighting and visibility changes target soldier visibility, while challenge requirements, something BF Studios already began tackling in a recent update, should be clearer starting with the November 18 update for Battlefield 6. Portal players can also expect to take advantage of more from Fort Lyndon as they continue building out their ideal Battlefield 6 maps and modes. As promised, aim assist settings will also be reverted to fall more in line with what players experienced during the open beta tests a few months back. “We’ve adjusted Aim Assist to make aiming feel smoother and more predictable, helping players build stronger muscle memory,” a message from the team says. “Tuning is now similar to the Open Beta experience. As a result, Infantry Aim Assist and Infantry Aim Assist Slowdown have been reset to match the new values, so try the update before making changes.” Battlefield 6 is set to receive major changes when California Resistance launches November 18, but the December 9 update could also deliver some game-changing adjustments. Vehicle balance tweaks are one thing BF Studios has planned for next month, with fixes for some Breakthrough and Rush maps also on the way. Finally, while no concrete plans are in the pipeline yet, BF Studios has outlined a number of community talking points that it is looking into for Battlefield 6 and REDSEC. These include additional challenge adjustments, UI and menu improvements, player stats, social play, hit registration/netcode, the overall vehicle experience, and, yes, even map sizes. “We have seen your comments about map size and pacing. Battlefield is at its best when maps offer different ways to play and constant action around every corner. Striking that balance is always a priority, and we are committed to a variety of map types across future Seasons. With Eastwood arriving in the California Resistance Update, we will continue monitoring existing maps and modes for targeted adjustments (like what’s planned in Winter Offensive) while also learning from community creations in Portal.” Portal players have famously used the community tools it offers to build not only wacky creations but some of the ******* maps players are looking for, too. IGN recently spoke with creative director Thomas Andersson about the future of Portal, and we learned that BF Studios has more in store when it comes to fleshing out that mode. “There’s always been the plan to add features and add new content as we go to Portal and make that available for people to create new, impressive experiences,” Andersson said. “The stuff they’ve created so far is just mind-blowing, some of it. It’s like, ‘Oh, how do you guys think of this?’ It’s crazy. It’s been a joy to watch, and I think it will keep getting better and better as they get more comfortable with the tools, as we give them even more things to play with.” A number of topical REDSEC elements are also under review, including audio performance, a casual battle royale mode, armor plating, and tank availability. Another option BF Studios is looking into revolves around a solo battle royale experience and how such an option could work for Battlefield 6 and its battle royale offshoot. "We’re just getting started, and there’s more to come," BF Studios' message signs off. "Following the California Resistance Update on November 18, Winter Offensive arrives December 9, with Season 2 launching in early 2026. Thank you for continuing to shape the future of Battlefield with us." For more on Battlefield 6 and what’s to come with Season 1, you can read more from our interview, including more insight into what solos could look like, as well as the team’s response to the recent REDSEC review-bombing campaign. You can also read about the the 1.1.1.5 update, which launched yesterday. Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He's best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe). View the full article

November's list of PlayStation Plus Game Catalog titles has been confirmed by Sony and, as expected, it includes a welcome return for Grand Theft Auto 5. Just in case you're one of the few people that doesn't already own Rockstar's open-world epic already, the game is once again part of PlayStation Plus for the month of November. It's a timely addition, too, and almost like publisher Take-Two knew it was about to once again delay Grand Theft Auto 6, which will now launch on November 19, 2026. A bumper month of other additions also includes enjoyably creepy Scottish oil rig horror game Still Wakes the Deep, made by Everybody's Gone to the Rapture studio The ******** Room, and the critically-acclaimed first-person automobile-based survival game Pacific Drive. Also included are brain-teasing first-person puzzler The Talos Principle 2, and delightfully British comedy platformer Thank Goodness You're Here! Both of those are well worth a look. Other titles this month include multiplayer shooter Insurgency: Sandstorm, arcade truck demolisher Monster Jam Showdown, and yet more cars in MotoGP 25. If you're a PlayStation Plus Premium subscriber, you'll also gain access to the Tomb Raider: Anniversary collection, which emulates the PS2 version of the original Tomb Raider title. Here's the full list of everything available: PlayStation Plus November 2025 Games: PlayStation Plus Extra: Grand Theft Auto 5 (PS5, PS4)Pacific Drive (PS5)Still Wakes the Deep (PS5)Insurgency: Sandstorm (PS4, PS5)Thank Goodness You're Here! (PS4, PS5)The Talos Principle 2 (PS5)Monster Jam Showdown (PS4, PS5)MotoGP 25 (PS4, PS5) PlayStation Plus Premium: Tomb Raider Anniversary (PS4, PS5) So, anything take your fancy? 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

Who knew that putting a bucket on your head could be such a boon?View the full article

WWE 2K25 has received the fifth and final DLC character pack from its Season Pass. The Saturday Night’s Main Event Pack includes the following five WWE superstars from the ’80s and ’90s: Jesse VenturaMr Wonderful Paul OrndorffTito SantanaJunkyard DogSid Justice Read More... View the full article

It's no secret that Xbox Game Pass still doesn't have the best reputation right now after its recent price hikes, but that doesn't mean there isn't any value left for anyone still subscribed to the monthly service. In addition to the surplus of rotating games to play this month and beyond, features like Xbox Cloud Gaming and remote play are incredibly underrated options that not every Game Pass subscriber takes full advantage of. View the full article

To be forewarned is to be forearmed. Thomas Olsson and Skeleton Crew Studios’ Forestrike adapts this aphorism into a turn-based/real-time Wuxia action hybrid. This strategic martial arts roguelite really makes you feel like a master when you get everything right. I’ve never played anything exactly like Forestrike before, and despite some minor exceptions I take with its endgame, it’s one of my favorite indies this year and a high-value target at its price point. View the full article

Generation Exile is out now in Early AccessView the full article

Water poses no threat to a WitcherView the full article

Stella Montis is going to be the fifth overall and first new map in ARC Raiders, and it's coming soon to the game. We have seen Stella Montis on the map, but it has remained closed so far. However, we will be able to access it pretty soon as part of The North Line update that goes live on Nov. 13 across all platforms. The countdown will help you keep track of when the new map goes live and what to expect from it. ARC Raiders Stella Montis release countdown The North Line update goes live on Nov. 13. This includes Stella Montis, new enemies, weapons, and more. This will be the first significant update for ARC Raiders since the game launched, and it should be great for beginners and veterans alike. If you're eager to jump onto the new map as soon as it becomes available, this countdown will help you keep track of the time. [hurrytimer id="1140549"] The countdown is based on the following timings. 1:30am PT3:30am CT4:30am ET9:30am GMT10:30am CET However, there's a slight twist as the actual unlock time for Stella Montis is uncertain. The reason is simple: Stella Montis won't be unlocked by default. Instead, the community will have to work together to complete the Breaking New Ground quest. The objective will revolve around restoring the tunnels to Stella Montis and earning Merits in the process. The Breaking New Ground quest will be available at the same time the countdown expires. There will be new challenges as well for the community to trigger the Staking Our Claim Phase II. Additionally, we are also getting two new enemies in the form of Matriarch and Shredder. Plus, we will be getting new play styles, weapons, and explosives. In a nutshell, plenty is coming our way, and if you have approached the endgame, it might be time to go up to the Topside. The post ARC Raiders Stella Montis release countdown: Exact date and time appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The Mysteria Ecclesiae DLC for KCD2 has you craft a Plague Hood in the Prevention questView the full article

The only thing truly mega about Pokémon Mega Evolution is the sheer fact that it's mega annoying I cannot find any. None of my local card stores currently have any stock of these fiendishly in-demand Pokémon cards, and by the time I reach the checkout online, it's gone. However, things don't have to be this way, and if you're lucky, you could get your hands on a Mega Evolution booster box, full of 36 packs, for retail price, skipping those all too familiar upcharges right now. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This adorable Pokémon card just replaced Umbreon ex as Prismatic Evolutions' biggest chase, selling for $1,600 This Mega Gengar Pokémon card has already sold for $800 on eBay and it isn't even out yet All Legendary Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon in order View the full article

AMD Zen 7 leaks have long pointed to this being the name of the architecture that will power AMD's future generations of CPUs. However, today marks the first time AMD has officially confirmed that Zen 7 exists and will follow on from the current Zen 5 range of CPUs and the upcoming Zen 6 range. AMD first used the Zen architecture name when it launched its original generation of Ryzen CPUs, back in 2017. Since then, the company has developed four more generations of CPU, culminating in the last two - Zen 4 and Zen 5 - the undisputed best gaming CPUs of their generation, thanks in large part to the innovation of its 3D V-Cache technology. As such, it has long been anticipated that Zen 6 and then Zen 7 would be the names of its next two generations of CPU designs, but it's only now that the latter is official. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New budget AMD Ryzen CPU beats the Intel 14600K by up to 131fps in games, thanks to X3D A faster, possibly cheaper version of the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D gaming CPU could be on the way, hints new leak I'd pay $1,500 for an Xbox Ally X with 2.5x the performance, and this leaked AMD CPU could nudge that dream closer to reality View the full article

Following the success of its popular dress-up and romance sim games, Infinity Nikki and Love and Deepspace, Infold Games believes there’s untapped demand for non-violent games in the triple-A space. Infold is the international subsidiary of ******** publisher Paper Games. Headquartered in Singapore, and with offices in Los Angeles, Tokyo, among others, the company says it was established with the aim of better catering to global players of its games. Infinity Nikki, the fifth instalment in the popular dress-up game and the first outside of mobile, launched a year ago and quickly amassed over 20 million downloads. Read More... View the full article

Megabonkhas become an absolute sensation among indie game lovers, quickly becoming one of 2025's most talked-about solo dev projects. With an addictive and highly replayable gameplay loop, hundreds of challenges and unlockables, and a quirky and hilarious design, Megabonk is a huge hit among fans and has sold over a million copies since its release earlier this year. View the full article

After weeks of speculation and rumors, Marvel Rivals has given players their first official look for the upcoming Season 5 battle pass, Grand Garden Adventure. Marvel Rivals is currently wrapping up Season 4, which introduced Angela and Daredevil to the popular hero shooter's ever-expanding roster. View the full article

I'll always be here asking for more heroes to be added to the roles of Strategist and Vanguard in Marvel Rivals. Don't get me wrong, I love a bit of Duelist, but after adding more DPS heroes than tanks and healers combined to the initial game, NetEase has been playing catch-up to even out the spread between the roles a bit more... Read more.View the full article

Rumors of Half-Life 3 swirl once more. Could this finally be the time when Valve unleashes a new chapter in its iconic series, hailed among the best FPS games ever to this day? The good news is that there is a new Half-Life story that you can play right now, although this one doesn't come from the Steam developer. Instead, the Half-Life: Insecure campaign is a fan-made project that puts a unique perspective on Gordon Freeman's original outing, and it's finally finished and available to download right now. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Ambitious, unofficial Half-Life expansion wraps up a 24-year-old cliffhanger New Half-Life mod rebuilds Halo multiplayer inside Valve's original engine Half-Life, Counter-Strike, and even Day of Defeat have been updated by Valve View the full article

Razer is getting ahead of ****** Friday with discounts on two of my favorite gaming laptops of the year.View the full article

Early ****** Friday deals have taken over the month of November. If you've been hoping to save on video games during the seasonal ***** event this year, there's already been plenty of worthy offers popping up. Battlefield 6 is one that's crossed our radar recently, as its PS5 version has received its first discount of 10% off at Amazon (see it here). This has dropped its price from $69.99 to $62.99, allowing you to save a few bucks on it ahead of the holidays. Battlefield 6 for PS5 on ***** at Amazon In particular, if you're looking for a multiplayer game to jump into over the holidays, we're very big fans of Battlefield 6's. Our 8/10 Battlefield 6 multiplayer review from Justin Koreis said its action is, "expertly crafted, wrapped in a wonderful layer of destructibility that both looks great and materially affects the flow of combat." On top of that, "The gunplay is excellent, with weapons that are accurate enough to reward skilled shooting, but have just enough sway to promote a bit of careful thought while you take aim." As we inch closer to ****** Friday, more video game deals are bound to drop. If you're curious about what deals are coming up, check out our roundups of PS5 deals we expect to see this year and what to expect from Xbox’s ****** Friday 2025 *****. As for Nintendo, the company recently announced its ****** Friday ***** plans this year, which will feature discounts on games and accessories. These just scratch the surface of ****** Friday sales, though. For a full breakdown of which retailers are participating this year and other deals we're expecting to see, even outside of games, check out our ****** Friday 2025 hub page. We also have a helpful page of 8 online shopping tips for ****** Friday to help you on your shopping adventure this year. Hannah Hoolihan is a freelancer who writes with the guides and commerce teams here at IGN. View the full article

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