The Kickstarter-backed adventure game revival brought us the likes of Broken Age, Night in the Woods, Beacon Pines, a whole bunch of remasters and remakes, and I suppose Undertale, but among all those you might have missed Bulb Boy. This 2D point-and-click from 2015 brought a Tim Burton flair to the genre, tasking you with saving your family—including Grandpa-raffin and Mothdog—from the dark monsters that have overtaken your home... Read more.View the full article
Survivors in Dead By Daylight have a plethora of Perks to choose from, each with its own pros and cons. Since new characters and abilities are often released, the list of best perks can change over time. However, some currently stand out among the rest in the current version of the game. View the full article
If you've been looking forward to new Bethesda games, the past few years have arguably been pretty rough. Starfield proved underwhelming, at least for a lot of RPG fans, and The Elder Scrolls 6 still hasn't provided even a peek at gameplay. Gone are the days when games like Oblivion, Fallout 3, and Skyrim were coming out in relatively short succession, and Bethesda's golden age might be over for good. View the full article
It's been a big year for Silent Hill, and fans of the franchise might have one more surprise in wait this month. After years of inactivity, Silent Hill recently spun back into action with Silent Hill: Ascension, The Short Message, the Silent Hill 2 remake, and Silent Hill f. The latter came in time for some Halloween fun this year, and Silent Hill 2 now seems poised to pop back up once more. View the full article
Valve Corporation is easily one of the most influential companies in gaming history, with iconic and genre-defining video game franchises including Portal, Half-Life, Counter Strike, and more. While many of these incredible games set a new bar in the industry, it's worth taking a look at the top games from Valve over the years and why they stand the test of time. View the full article
The Patrol Car key can be a source of amazing loot for you in ARC Raiders if you manage to find this rare item in the first place. Once you find the key, it will allow you to access a location that otherwise stays locked. Unlocking the location will allow you to add some valuable loot to your in-game inventory. Let's look at where you can find the key that unlocks the Patrol Car, and where to use it once you find it. Table of contentsHow to get the Patrol Car key in ARC RaidersWhere to use the Patrol Car Key in ARC RaidersHow to get the Patrol Car key in ARC Raiders Like all keys/access cards, the Patrol Car key spawns in the residential areas at random. However, two areas appear to have a greater chance of success. One of those two locations is the Ruby Residence buildings on the western side of Dam Battlegrounds. Ruby Residence in ARC Raiders. Screenshot by Destructoid This location has plenty of buildings and containers to loot. If you're lucky, you could end up finding the Patrol Car key at the location. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid Another great location is the Research and Administration building in the middle of the Dam Battlegrounds. Similar to Ruby Residence, you'll find plenty of containers on every floor. Look carefully through all of them to potentially find a key (and specifically one that allows you to access the Patrol Car key). Research and Administration building in ARC Raiders. Screenshot by Destructoid You can also get the Patrol Car key by completing the Armored Transport quest. This is a guaranteed reward, but it works only once. Where to use the Patrol Car Key in ARC Raiders To use the Patrol Car Key, you'll need to head over to Headhouse. The Headhouse is located in the Blue Gate region, near the Warehouse complex. First, you'll have to reach the location I have marked on the screenshot below. To reach the Patrol Car, we will have to go below the surface. Headhouse location in ARC Raiders. Screenshot and Remix by Destructoid Take the stairs and go down a few levels. You'll come across a zipline. Take the zipline all the way down, and there will be a highway with plenty of vehicles. The Patrol Car can be anywhere in this location, and it's random for every raid. Look around until you find the Patrol Car, and then use the key from your inventory to access the loot. A note of caution: the area surrounding the Patrol Car is heavily infested by ARC enemies. Be extremely careful before and after looting the car using your key. The post Patrol Car key location in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
GSC Game World, owners of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise, have filed a copyright infringement claim against the indie co-op title MISERY. The former argues MISERY infringes on its IP, citing player reviews and comparisons as proof, but MISERY's creators are having none of it. In a Steam community posed shared today, Nov. 8, MISERY's developers said GSC Game World, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.'s owner, has "attacked MISERY with a DMCA strike," claiming copyright infringement. "In their claim, they state that MISERY infringes on their IP and that players' reviews mention S.T.A.L.K.E.R., which means it hurts their interests," the devs stated. Furthermore, they completely dismissed all claims made by GSC Game World, stating they would "fight back" against the claim and do everything possible to have the game reinstated. On that subject, MISERY was removed from Steam following the claim, and cannot be purchased on that store at the time of writing. MISERY deals with many of the same subjects as S.T.A.L.K.E.R., but is very much its own thing. Image via Platypus Entertainment The developers believe this is "100 percent a misunderstanding," as MISERY "is a completely different concept, happening in the fictional Republic of Zaslavie." "It has nothing to do with the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. universe, Chernobyl, etc. MISERY uses no characters, plot, storyline, assets, monsters, music, code, etc., from their games," they added, saying that GSC does not own copyright on "depressive Soviet-era buildings, playing guitar, vodka, radiation, or abandoned locations, or even the ****." What's more, the devs said S.T.A.L.K.E.R. itself is filled with various inspirations that it does not own the copyright to, including Andrei Tarkovsky's film, which is literally called STALKER, where hunters go to explore a mysterious "Zone." The movie itself was inspired by the Roadside Picnic novel, which contains many of the concepts that would later find their way into S.T.A.L.K.E.R., the game. The franchise thus is built on verbatim copies, or derivatives, of existing works and ideas, which is fine, as all art has to be inspired by something. But MISERY's devs believe issuing copyright claims on inspirations is "just wrong." The creators remain hopeful that all will be well soon, with MISERY back on the storefront, with updates rolling out. The post S.T.A.L.K.E.R. devs issue DMCA against indie title, but its creators are fighting back: ‘This is an abuse of power’ appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
One of the many ways ARC Raiders differentiates itself from its competition is by offering a meaningful character progression system that rewards player creativity. Although some of the skills have drastically greater effects on your moment-to-moment gameplay than others, there are still a few surprises in between to help shake up your regular gameplay loop. View the full article
Popular streamer Shroud is calling on fans to vote for ARC Raiders for Game of the Year over the massively popular Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, looking to rally multiplayer gamers. The "Game of the Year" award at the annual Game Awards has long stood as one of the most coveted accolades in gaming, serving as the pinnacle of the annual show. The Game Awards has seen some of gaming's most beloved titles capture its highest honor, with last year seeing Astro Bot win Game of the Year. Now, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 looks to be one of this year's frontrunners. View the full article
Battlestate Games has prepared some "tricks" for Escape from Tarkov cheaters, which it plans to deploy alongside the extraction shooter's long-awaited 1.0 release. A senior company official confirmed as much in a recent interview, while also expressing frustration over how some Escape from Tarkov players perceive the developer's anti-cheat efforts. View the full article
If you're bored of gathering nature-themed quests in ARC Raiders, Prescriptions of the Past will feel completely different. The quest begins once you receive it from Lance, and the gist is to find a set of medical records. This guide will help you complete all steps of the Prescriptions of the Past quest. Table of contentsARC Raiders Prescriptions of the Past quest walkthroughPrescription of the Past quest rewards in ARC RaidersARC Raiders Prescriptions of the Past quest walkthrough The Prescriptions of the Past quest can be broken down into three different parts. Visit the Departure Building in SpaceportFind the Medical Exam Room inside the Departure BuildingSearch for the records West entrance to Departure Building. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid Our quest begins at the Departure Building in Spaceport. Located in the middle of the map, edging towards the west, it's right by the Launch Towers building. I have marked the location, and it's impossible to miss. However, I have marked the exact point from where you'll enter the building. There are multiple entries, but the one I chose is the quickest way to reach the medical records. Doorway to the medical records. Screenshot by Destructoid Go up one floor using the stairs, and you'll find a doorway (shown in the screenshot). Turn left, and then head straight. You'll reach the Medical Records. Stand close to it, scan the records, and it will complete the quest. Possible locations of the Medical Records. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid If you notice the screenshot above, you'll find that I have marked two locations. The Medical Records can sometimes be found in the room to the left of the one shown above. If you don't find it at the spot marked as 1, go to the spot marked as 2 to find the records. Prescription of the Past quest rewards in ARC Raiders Here's a complete list of rewards you get for completing the Prescription of the Past quest. One Heavy ShieldOne Tactical Mk. 3 (Healing) If you're looking to complete more quests for extra rewards, A Warm Place to Rest and Water Troubles are great choices. The post How to complete Prescriptions of the Past in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
While there is a notable enough sentiment that old games are worse because they are old, so should therefore be either let to rot or to be remade so that they are "better," I think this argument goes out the window when you look at something like Final Fantasy 11. That thing came out in 2022! And it launched on PS2 first! Yet here it is more than two decades later, still getting updates, and now, potentially, an entire new zone. Read more View the full article
We've rounded up the best deals for Saturday, November 8, below, so don't miss out on these limited-time offers. 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. The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy for $49.99 The Hundred Line - Last Defense Academy is one of the most underrated games of 2025. This massive game features a whopping 100 different endings to discover, each offering unique content and dialogue. Created by Kazutaka Kodaka and Kotaro Uchikoshi, The Hundred Line is a game any RPG fan will quickly fall in love with. Save on the Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Commander Deck Bundle This Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Commander Deck Bundle packs in all 4 decks available, and you can save over $90 this weekend at Amazon. The Final Fantasy collaboration was the biggest in history for MTG, with sets sold out everywhere around launch. If you've held out on starting your MTG journey, this is the perfect set to jump in with. Bleach Rebirth of Souls for $34.99 Bleach Rebirth of Souls was the first major Bleach game release in many years, with Bandai Namco and Tamsoft bringing the iconic series to modern platforms as a fighter. All of the most iconic Bleach characters are here, including Ichigo Kurosaki, Rukia Kuchiki, Grimmjow Jeagerjaques, and even Coyote Stark. Save $25 off the base game this weekend with this deal at Woot. Raidou Remastered for $31.99 Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army launched in mid June, and you can save almost 50% off a PS5 copy for this weekend at Woot. This action RPG is a remaster of the 2006 PS2 game, and there are many improvements and new features to discover. For one, UI, visuals, and voice acting have all been tweaked to refine the experience, but you can also discover more than 120 different demons. Yakuza 0: Director's Cut for $37 The Nintendo Switch 2 edition of Yakuza 0 is available on ***** for $37 this weekend. The Director's Cut version adds new cutscenes among other features, and it supports 4K resolution at 60FPS. While you can start with most Yakuza games, this is arguably the best entry point. NBA 2K26 for $39.99 NBA 2K26 is on ***** this weekend for $39.99, just in time for the start of the NBA season. This is even lower than last weekend's *****! 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." View the full article
The Defensive Shift Evolution has arrived in FC 26 Ultimate Team, which allows players to improve a silver card to a first-team regular. With plenty of stat upgrades, roles, and playstyles on offer, there are some fantastic choices to include in this evolution. This guide will help you narrow down the best choices and make the most of the 10,000 coins you need to unlock the upgrades. Table of contentsFC 26 Defensive Shift Evolution requirementsFC 26 Defensive Shift Evolution upgradesBest players to use in Defensive Shift EvolutionFC 26 Defensive Shift Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of Defensive Shift Evolution in FC 26. Overall: Max 74Total Positions: Max 3PlayStyle: Max 10Not Rarit: World Tour Silver StarsPosition: LMFC 26 Defensive Shift Evolution upgrades The evolution has five levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfil. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +15|84Crossing: +10|90Free Kick: +7|83Strength: +10|84Vision: +10|87 Level 2 upgrades Pace: +5|88Curve: +10|85Positions: LBPlayStyles: Incisive Pass|6Roles: Attacking Wingback+ Level 3 upgrades Defending: +15|84Long Passing: +7|85Positioning: +7|82Shot Power: +7|80Weak Foot: +2|4PlayStyles: Jockey|6 Level 4 upgrades Aggression: +7|83Skills: +1|4PlayStyles: Intercept|6Roles: Winger+ Level 5 upgrades Dribbling: +10|84Jumping: +10|90Short Passing: +15|86Stamina: +10|86Role: Wide Midfielder++ Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 3 matches 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 Play 3 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 Win 1 match in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.Assist 2 goals 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 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 5 upgrade requirements Play 3 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.Win 2 matches 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 Defensive Shift Evolution Here are some of my best recommendations for inclusion in the evolution. Patrick DorguJurasekGabriel RojasRidvan YilmazFrancisco OrtegaSchmidRyan Giles 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 Defensive Shift Evolution appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Over the years, Half-Life 3 has become more of a long-running joke than a serious prediction, but it's starting to look like it could actually be real again. This year, several rumors and reports have suggested that it could actually be nearing release, although most fans remain cautious about getting their hopes too high. Now, one fan has come up with a plausible theory for why an announcement could arrive this very month. View the full article
By far the biggest mechanic that sets ARC Raiders apart from its competition in the extraction shooter market is its much greater focus on PvE content, rewarding players who work together to take down the deadly automaton threat. Even games like Hunt Showdown and their greater emphasis on fighting against AI still pit players against each other, which the core premise of ARC Raiders works against, thanks to incredibly deadly ARC enemies. View the full article
Ever since the first Borderlands, I've been a sucker for the brand of vibrant visuals that dances between cel shading and concept art. Roboquest and Gunfire Reborn managed to marry that look with satisfying gunplay that elevates them to the ranks of the best FPS games, and now there's a new challenger on our doorstep. Skopje '83 has been in development for six years, and now indie studio Dark-1 has finally unleashed it upon us, along with a major demo update "that better represents the current state of the game." Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Finally free from 'mixed' Steam review purgatory, a new Nightingale update turns its biggest frustration into a strength This retro-inspired JRPG just became the biggest Kickstarter game of the year, and puts a Greek spin on one of my favorite genres Hearts of Iron 4 has a fresh challenger in new WW2 game promising "month-long battles" with "unparalleled realism" View the full article
Yuna, Grand Summoner is a popular commander from the Magic: the Gathering Final Fantasy crossover set. As one of the commanders of the Counter Blitz Commander deck, Yuna encourages an aggressive +1/+1 counter based gameplan. Wargamer have already covered how she works awesomely when used alongside Saga creatures. Well, now she'll also be working alongside a spouse, apparently, as Wizards of the Coast have printed a new version of the card wearing a wedding dress. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: MTG Avatar's face-stealing spirit card will be an infinite combo machine, if players can figure out how it works The 18 best MTG Planeswalkers MTG Avatar's beautifully flavorful Blood Moon Zhao card is a perfect example of Universes Beyond done right View the full article
Level-5 reveals the Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road global unlock time for various countries and platforms ahead of the game's launch in a few days. View the full article
Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse has teased its next game with some short in-engine footage. Described as an open-world MMO, the project looks nothing like Genshin Impact—or any other title previously released by the ******** studio. View the full article
The Water Troubles quest in ARC Raiders teaches you a thing or two about the scarcity of the liquid resource in the wasteland, and you can complete the tasks to earn some fantastic rewards. You begin the Water Troubles quest by obtaining it from Celeste. The gist of the quest is to collect a water sample and hand it over. This guide will help you complete the quest without any trouble. Table of contentsARC Raiders Water Troubles quest walkthroughWater Troubles quest rewards in ARC RaidersARC Raiders Water Troubles quest walkthrough The Water Troubles quest can be broken down into the following parts. Locate the Flood Access Tunnel under the Red Lakes BalconyFind the intake to the District's Water SupplySample the water The first task is to find the Flood Access Tunnel in the Red Lakes Balcony area. Located in the Dam Battlegrounds region, I have marked the spot on the screenshot below to make it easy for you. If you're at the exact spot, you'll find the intake of the district's water supply. Water intake in Red Lakes. Screenshot and Remix by Destructoid You can either approach the spot from below on foot or slide your way down from the top. Be careful while moving down to avoid any fall damage. Enter the tunnel via the entrance and continue on the path to find the dirty water. You'll notice a pipe on your left. Interact with it to collect the sample. Location from where you collect the water sample. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you've collected the sample, it's time to head back to Speranza. Keep the sample in the safe pocket if you don't want to risk your quest progress. The closest elevator is at the Red Lakes Balcony itself, but expect to find some ARCs on the way (along with human players as usual). Water Troubles quest rewards in ARC Raiders Here's the complete list of items you'll get for completing the Water Troubles quest in ARC Raiders. Three Mechanical ComponentsThree Simple Gun PartsThree Steel Springs If you're looking to complete more quests, Our Presence Up There and Celeste's Journals will challenge you in different ways. The post How to complete Water Troubles in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
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The Kickstarter-backed adventure game revival brought us the likes of Broken Age, Night in the Woods, Beacon Pines, a whole bunch of remasters and remakes, and I suppose Undertale, but among all those you might have missed Bulb Boy. This 2D point-and-click from 2015 brought a Tim Burton flair to the genre, tasking you with saving your family—including Grandpa-raffin and Mothdog—from the dark monsters that have overtaken your home... Read more.View the full article