A new survey by NordVPN has revealed a lack of basic cybersecurity knowledge in Americans. Most surprising is the fact that 73% of respondents believe antivirus software can "safeguard information on public WiFi" - a feature that usually requires the use of a VPN. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Mozilla Firefox is giving some users a free VPN, and you might be one of them Best VPN service 2025 This free Android VPN is actually money-stealing malware in disguise View the full article
While Scrappy doesn't have the same crafting recipe benefits that the other workbenches in ARC Raiders provide, your trusty Rooster's collection box is an excellent way to gain materials over time. Passively earning all the base materials in ARC Raiders without any input, having a full collection box can also save you a full 6 inventory slots with up to 50 materials each to save on stash space in the early game. View the full article
The roguelike game will include alchemy features where Mia can transmute items and enhance equipment while making the latter permanently available. View the full article
Battlefield 6 producer David Sirland has recently offered interesting insight into how the game uses bots and why they're actually more helpful than one may first realize. Since its launch, Battlefield 6 has amassed an impressive number of players, but sometimes, certain players aren't human at all and are, in fact, AI. View the full article
Terminator 2D: NO FATE has a delay once again with the developers pushing it back into December due to issues with the physical releases. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Nintendo shared the Switch 2 sales figures yesterday, and it's now time to talk about the future of its systems. The Switch 2, which is the Nintendo's fastest selling hardware in a four-month window since release, will finally be Nintendo's primary development focus. But it's not the end for the original Switch. In its latest financial results, Nintendo guaranteed supply for the first Switch as long as two big "ifs" are met: There must be a consumer demand for the console and a positive "business environment." Nintendo already showed demand for the Switch 1 is declining since the new system release, which is natural. The sales numbers should drop even further as new Switch 2 games come out and new bundles and promotions pop up in retailers to attract new buyers. Switch 1 sales have declined significantly compared to 2024. Image via Nintendo. The business environment in the hardware front isn't great either. Nintendo joined its competitors Sony and Microsoft and increased the prices all Switch 1 models this year due to tariffs. If the economy gets worse and Nintendo is forced to make consoles even more expensive, it's hard to believe most consumers will put money into a family of systems that's now outdated. This leaves the Nintendo Switch with the role of a transition console. Nintendo says it has "several major titles for Nintendo Switch planned for release from October onward, and we hope consumers will enjoy them on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch." That's because Nintendo Switch 2 players are still playing the original console's games on the new platform, so the appeal of these games is still there even for people who did the upgrade. But even though Nintendo isn't explicitly saying it, the clock is ticking for the original Switch. While we have Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokémon Champions, and Rhythm Heaven Groove still planned for the old console until early 2026, many others titles like Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Kirby Air Riders, and Pokémon Pokopia will be Switch 2 exclusives. Soon, even if Nintendo keeps on producing new Switch units, the console is sure to enter its decline stage to let the Switch 2 shine alone. The post As the Nintendo Switch 2 demolishes forecasts, the original Switch’s role is changing appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
I suspect Paradox will be looking at the Europa Universalis 5 launch with some measure of pride, given how smoothly it's managed to land despite the inherent complexity of everything happening under the hood. The long-awaited sequel to one of the PC's best grand strategy games, EU5 had a lot riding on its shoulders, and so far it's mostly managed to deliver on those lofty expectations. But with performance the most common complaint, development studio Paradox Tinto explains what you should expect based on your hardware, along with a couple of handy Steam tricks if you're having trouble. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Europa Universalis 5 release date, gameplay, and trailers War in Europa Universalis 5 will put your strategy brain to the ultimate test Europa Universalis 5's new-look pops transform it into a true "world simulator" View the full article
Are you in the camp that wishes Arc Raiders had a PvE mode? Then a new Gray Zone Warfare update may be the ideal time to check in with Madfinger Games' extraction shooter. GZW prides itself on realism, and with the ability to play the tactical FPS on entirely PvE-focused servers if you want, getting its computer-controlled enemies to behave like real soldiers is one of its toughest challenges. The developer says that it's made big steps on this front in recent months, and is now showing off the fruits of its labor, along with overhauls to everything from recoil to sound design. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Gray Zone Warfare update sees player count skyrocket, reviews now at mixed Realistic FPS Gray Zone Warfare is about to get even more immersive and reactive Ultra-realistic FPS Gray Zone Warfare details new weapons, armor, and ballistics View the full article
The Logitech G515 Rapid TKL is one of the first low profile magnetic keyboards I've seen, and there might be good reason for that.View the full article
As Ubisoft said it would be when they announced it recently, Valve have given The Crew Motorfest the green tick of Steam Deck approval. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Follow along the misadventure of a novice wizard in Scrabdackle, a scribbly-art open-world action adventure when it arrives on December 2nd. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
Escape from Tarkov will include some special pre-order rewards for players who buy the game before its upcoming release date on November 15. It has now been a full decade since Escape from Tarkov was first revealed by Battlestate Games, and its full launch will bring some exclusive clothing, shooting targets, and more to players who make their purchases early. View the full article
Whether Baldur's Gate 3 was your first foray into the world of digital D&D, or you're a long-time dice roller, Solasta 2 should be marked on your calendar. Its predecessor, Solasta: Crown of the Magister, remains one of the best DnD games on PC that isn't called Baldur's Gate, and developer Tactical Adventures has just given us a clearer picture of when we'll be able to play the first early-access iteration of its new RPG, along with a summary of what features and classes we'll be able to choose from on day one. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Grab a free Steam key for Tavern Keeper, a new fantasy RPG with flickers of Stardew Valley This new survival horror game had me at 'Grand Theft Cthulhu,' and it swerves onto Game Pass and Steam today Mixing Stardew and Dreamlight Valley, this cozy MMO's new update tasks you with cooking 20 million dishes View the full article
The new League of Legends TCG Riftbound has just launched its first set, Origins, but its designers have dreamed up ideas for releases much further in the future. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Riftbound preorders loom, but Riot claims copies will sell out fast Exclusive League of Legends Riftbound reveals - Vayne's champion card and more 12 new League of Legends Champions from the upcoming Riftbound TCG View the full article
EA and Battlefield Studios have plans to tweak aim assist settings for Battlefield 6 controller users – but that hasn’t stopped PC players from digging into the files to turn off crossplay. Senior console combat designer Matthew Nickerson confirmed BF Studios would be “reverting back” to open beta controller aim assist settings in an X/Twitter post earlier this week. It’s a major change, especially for those on console, that fans have pleaded for since Battlefield 6 launched for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S October 10. Far less stickiness so it does not create that rotational persistence that is currently live. Consistent slow down, no ramp. Recoil reduction is a separate system from AA but will be getting adjusted also once the new tech is online. — Matthew Nickerson (@The_n0ttus) November 4, 2025 Nickerson says the change back to open beta settings will arrive “shortly,” adding that recoil reduction adjustments are also coming soon. Although PC and console players have disagreed on how aim assist has changed since the August open beta tests, many feel the settings have been tweaked for the worse. “In the beta, aiming and shooting felt really satisfying, but now the aim feels completely different,” one popular comment posted shortly after launch says. “Making micro-adjustments is harder; I find myself fighting with the aim.” “I’m not the greatest on controller but I’m pretty good and I can also say confidently that this problem did not exist in the beta,” another comment at the time said. “Aiming and aim assist felt perfectly fine on controller.” BF Studios has made more than a few adjustments to Battlefield 6 that have had players up in arms, but the post-beta changes related to aim assist have been especially controversial. They’ve been so divisive, in fact, that some PC players recently started tearing through the game’s files just to avoid players using the controller assistance feature. The workaround comes from content creator and X user @otterTweets, who revealed the method for those who are “tired of OP aim assist.” They say diving into the files at “documents/battlefield 6/settings/steam/PROFSAVE” and adding “GstGameplay.CrossPlayEnable 0” turns off crossplay completely. There is, unsurprisingly, a catch for those who do this, though. Ottr says turning Battlefield 6 PC crossplay off drops affected players into lobbies populated with bots instead of real-world players. If enough PC users switch crossplay off, they could theoretically begin playing with more actual players, but it could take some time to really catch on. With EA and BF Studios actively preparing to release aim assist tweaks for controller users in Battlefield 6, PC players may want to hold off on finding their own ways to sneakily turn off crossplay. While we wait to learn more about when and how these changes will be delivered, you can read up on other recent changes, including a reduction in challenge requirements and tweaks to Conquest ticket sizes. You can also read our September interview with Nickerson and technical director Christian Buhl. 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
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A new survey by NordVPN has revealed a lack of basic cybersecurity knowledge in Americans. Most surprising is the fact that 73% of respondents believe antivirus software can "safeguard information on public WiFi" - a feature that usually requires the use of a VPN. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Mozilla Firefox is giving some users a free VPN, and you might be one of them Best VPN service 2025 This free Android VPN is actually money-stealing malware in disguise View the full article