A new set of Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 leaks has emerged, revealing extra details about a new boss that players will encounter, and it may represent a major lore bomb for one of the game’s most beloved characters. Version 3.8’s beta tests have already started, even before the arrival of the contents planned for Version 3.7, like the end of the Amphoreus story arc or the introduction of Cyrene in Honkai: Star Rail. View the full article
People Magazine has just chosen Jonathan Bailey as the sexiest man alive in the year 2025. Them not going for the most boring and outdated pick imaginable is surprising enough already, but this choice in particular is great news for a few very different groups of people. [Hidden Content] Bailey shot to stardom after playing Fiyero in the Wicked movie adaptation, then solidified that with a major role in the latest Jurassic World: Rebirth. Those are likely the main reasons for his award. Still, the truly important thing here is that he also played G'raha Tia, the Crystal Exarch, a Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn mage who got so popular that he got ******* roles in Shadowbringers and Dawntrail. Bailey also did voice work for games such as Anthem and Forza Horizon 2 before exploding in the live-action scene, but I'm guessing those probably didn't factor much into the result. So, remember when gaming, anime, and especially the unholy cross between their two aesthetics got shunned by society at large as "unsexy"? Well, that's over. Or maybe the people at People magazine weren't thorough enough to realize Jonathan Bailey also played one of the most thirsted-over characters in Final Fantasy history, who also happens to be a cat boy. Either way, that door can no longer be closed now. On a more serious note, this is actually a great pick for two main reasons. The first being that we're looking at the first openly gay man to win the prize. The second, as one wise Twitter user remarks, is how this is one of the few dudes to win the award while they're still sexy. [Hidden Content] People has been dealing with this sort of criticism for a long time, and it's not about how older men cannot be sexy, but rather about how the magazine fails to react to trends and often ends up giving the award to guys no one under 50 cares much for anymore. And sure, this is a silly contest. You can easily argue that sexiness is in the eye of the beholder. You can even more easily argue that the eyes of the people who'd picked Blake Shelton, or that guy who plays Jim in the office and shills for the CIA, and even late-stage Johnny Depp aren't beholding much. Still, I'm willing to turn a blind eye to all that for once. Let's celebrate Jonathan Bailey's Battle Royale victory against all other sexy men in this historic day for gamers, the LGBTQ community, and all lovers of cat-related stuff out there. The post Final Fantasy cat boy is People’s sexiest man alive 2025 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Developer and publisher Embark Studios is insistent on calling ARC Raiders an extraction adventure, rather than its more commonly used categorization as an extraction shooter. You do plenty of shooting – the latter is not misconstrued by any means – but the former does hew closer to what ARC Raiders actually is. While you're ostensibly doing the same thing repeatedly, the experience is so varied and unpredictable that ARC Raiders immediately proves itself to be an anecdote machine, a game that is at once awe-inspiring, terrifying, meditative, frustrating, and humanity-affirming. View the full article
Borderlands 4 players currently have one brand-new SHiFT code to redeem until November 11. The latest Borderlands 4SHiFT code can be redeemed either on the SHiFT website or in-game for three Golden Keys. View the full article
ARC Raiders has a plethora of worthwhile quests for you to grind through as you progress through the ranks and down deadlier autonomous threats, but some can be a bit trickier to complete than others. While it sounds simple on paper, the 'Greasing Her Palms' quest offered by Celeste requires you to visit some highly contested and downright confusing locations to unlock its rewards. View the full article
Издатель Activision совместно с разработчиками из Treyarch и Raven Software представил технические особенности и окончательные системные требования ПК-версии своего военного шутера Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7.View the full article
Valve has added a new feature to the Steam Deck, allowing owners to download games with the screen off. While the option is brand-new, Steam Deck enthusiasts have been asking for this ability for a very long time. View the full article
If you're looking for a power bank that can handle the demands of even the latest and most power hungry gaming handhelds at a great price, check out this early ****** Friday deal. Amazon is offering the Baseus 20,800mAh Power Bank with 145W of Power Delivery for just $45 shipped after applying coupon code "GHNNKVYZ". You don't need to be a Prime member. Baseus makes good power banks and I recommend them as a less expensive alternative to Anker. Baseus 20,800mAh 145W Power Bank for $45 The Baseus power bank has a 20,800mAh or 77Whr battery capacity. Factoring in a roughly 80% power efficiency rating (which is about standard for power banks), this power bank will charge a Steam Deck (40Whr) or Asus ROG Ally (40Whr) from empty to completely full 1.5 times, an Xbox Ally X (80Whr) 0.8 times, a Legion Go S (55Whr) about 1.1 times, and a Nintendo Switch or Switch 2 (20Whr) about 3 times. You can see why a smaller 10,000mAh power bank might be fine for the Switch but is insufficient for the more power hungry handheld gaming PCs. The power bank is equipped with four ports: two USB Type-A ports that can deliver 33W each and two USB Type-C ports that can deliver 100W each. The power bank supports a total maximum output of 145W. So, for example, if you were using both USB-C ports, one port could deliver 100W and the other power would then be capped at 45W. The 100W of maximum power output is more than enough for every handheld gaming PC released so far. The Steam Deck supports up to 45W of charging, the Asus ROG Ally up to 65W, the Xbox Ally X and Legion Go 2 up to 100W, and the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 between 20W and 30W. You should be able to charge all of these gaming handhelds at their fastest rate while you're playing games at the same time, even on Turbo settings. 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
Представители AdHoc Studio объявили о том, что реальные продажи эпизодической игры Dispatch преодолели отметку в миллион копий. На это студии понадобилось 10 дней. View the full article
Разработчики из DICE обещали «масштабные сражения на огромных картах» в Battlefield 6, но что интересно — в конечном итоге эти карты заметно уступают по размерам боевым локациям из предыдущих частей серии. Сравнения провели пользователи Reddit. View the full article
A new day-one release is on its way to Xbox Game Pass on November 5, and you won’t want to miss out on this new title. Even though it has recently gone through a complete overhaul, resulting in a new tier system and higher prices, the subscription service is still operating in a similar manner as before. Recently, one of 2024’s best games entered Xbox Game Pass for Premium members. View the full article
Valve has updated the Steam Deck firmware with one of the most frequently requested features. Since the handheld launched in February 2022, players have had to keep the device powered on with the screen on to download games and updates. Players have complained that this can be frustrating when they’re trying to download a large game and want to turn their Steam Deck off, but have to wait until the download is finished. If they turn off the handheld, the downloading is paused. Read More... View the full article
Probably the single most requested Steam Deck feature since release is now in Beta, allowing you to get your downloads going with the screen off. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
I love my Steam Deck, but sometimes I go days or weeks without turning it on for one reason or another. And this means finding a ton of downloads waiting for me every time. Thankfully, this new feature on Steam Deck's latest firmware could mitigate that by allowing you to download any existing updates (or full game installations) with the display off before it powers down into sleep mode. And the feature is available to use now, Valve said. Image via Valve "Display-off downloads are accessible in two ways," Valve explained in the announcement. "While Steam Deck is downloading content, pressing the power button now brings up a new dialog, asking whether you'd like to continue downloading with the screen off. Select Continue, and Steam Deck will go into the new low-power download mode. In addition, Steam Deck will automatically go into this mode after an idle timeout." Valve says the feature is enabled by default when Steam Deck is plugged in, but it can be enabled for battery power in the system's settings under the Power menu. I'll definitely be turning this feature on so try and avoid any waiting for downloads. This doesn't entirely fix the issue of having to download updates, but it's a nice feature nonetheless. While in low power download mode, pressing a button or even moving the Steam Deck will show something like the image above. And if you're on battery power, the Deck will automatically sleep once the level falls below 20 percent, as another nice quality of life tweak. Since launching in 2022, the Steam Deck has since been surpassed a couple times over when it comes to hardware and other features by some other handheld PCs, and I'm waiting for Valve's next iteration before upgrading to anything else. So for now, these minor updates for the Deck will have to do. But Valve, I will be waiting for the Steam Deck 2, where hopefully features like this will be ready out of the box. The post Those pesky Steam Deck downloads just got way better in new firmware update appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Celeste's Journal is one of the many search and find quests in ARC Raiders, and this job gets done easily if you know where to look. The quest takes place at Dam Battlegrounds, but it's spread across two different locations. This guide will help you complete all the tasks associated with this quest in ARC Raiders. Table of contentsARC Raiders Celeste's Journal quest walkthroughCeleste's Journal location (South Swamp)Celeste's Journal location (Northern Outpost)All Celeste's Journal quest rewards in ARC RaidersARC Raiders Celeste's Journal quest walkthrough The Celeste's Journal quest requires you to retrieve two journals. Both journals can be found in Dam Battlegrounds. Celeste's Journal location (South Swamp) The first journal is located at the South Swamp Outpost. I have marked the location in the screenshot below for your convenience. Once you reach the spot, you'll find a collapsed structure. I recommend visiting the place during the daytime, as the location is lit pretty poorly. Head inside the structure, and you'll find a bed. Screenshot and Remix by Destructoid The journal is at the foot of the bed, almost about to fall. Stand close to the spot, and the quest item will then update automatically. Add it to your inventory, and make sure to place it in your Safe Pocket. Celeste's Journal location (Northern Outpost) The second journal is located in the Northern Outpost. I have marked the spot to make it easy for you to find the correct place (in the screenshot above). Once you reach the location, head inside, and you'll find the journal on a floor mattress. Screenshot via Embark Do the same by adding the journal to your Safe Pocket, and speak with Celeste in Speranza to complete the quest. While I completed the entire quest on one raid, you can break it down into two. That way, you can keep both journals in your Safe Pocket and always retrieve them, irrespective of whether you manage to extract successfully or not. All Celeste's Journal quest rewards in ARC Raiders Here's the complete list of rewards that you get for completing this task. 1 Magnetic Accelerator3 Heavy Gun Parts1 Exodus Modules If you're looking to complete more quests, we have a full quest index for you to keep track of your in-game progress. Those interested in completing Tian Wen's quests can focus on the Unexpected Initiatives mission to get some fantastic rewards. The post How to complete Celeste’s Journal in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The Grand Theft Auto games are famed for their sprawling recreations of famous US cities: Liberty City is New York City, Vice City is Miami, Los Santos is Los Angeles. And despite being around for nearly 30 years now, the series has—with one exception, noted further below—never ventured outside of American borders. In a recent interview with Lex Fridman, Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser said there's a good reason for that: Other countries may have great cities, but they're not American cities... Read more.View the full article
The complete details about The Dahlia’s gameplay kit in Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 have been shared, and now there’s a clearer understanding of how she works and what she does in combat. The turn-based RPG is about to enter Version 3.7, a patch that will conclude the Amphoreus story arc. There’s a lot of important content in Honkai: Star Rail 3.7, as it brings forth important lore revelations, as well as an epic boss fight. View the full article
Bungie gives Destiny 2 fans their first look at the new exotic weapons and armor coming in the Renegades expansion. As expected, most of the Destiny 2 gear on display is Bungie's take on classic Star Wars weapons. View the full article
Taiwanese manufacturer MSI is introducing a new single-board computer (SBC) built for demanding computing scenarios. The MS-CF16 V3.0 uses the standard Pico-ITX form factor, offers multiple connectivity options, and can even run a standard edition of Windows, potentially turning the compact board into a PC-like system – though MSI is... Read Entire Article View the full article
We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. Display-Off Low Power Downloads Added a new feature, allowing Steam Deck to complete all active downloads in a new display-off low-power mode before going to sleep. This feature is enabled by default when Steam Deck is plugged in to power, and can also be enabled on battery power in Settings > Power. Learn more about this feature at our blog post here. General Fixed SteamOS updates failing to respect HTTP proxy configuration. Remote Play Fixed regression where the performance graph wouldn't display while streaming. View the full article
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A new set of Honkai: Star Rail 3.8 leaks has emerged, revealing extra details about a new boss that players will encounter, and it may represent a major lore bomb for one of the game’s most beloved characters. Version 3.8’s beta tests have already started, even before the arrival of the contents planned for Version 3.7, like the end of the Amphoreus story arc or the introduction of Cyrene in Honkai: Star Rail. View the full article