Magic: the Gathering contains plenty of unblockable creatures. Typically printed in blue, cards like Invisible Stalker and Phantom Warrior have been nuisances for years, as it's very difficult to stop their attacks from slipping through. The upcoming Avatar: the Last Airbender expansion is printing a new unblockable card, but rather than being a creature, it's a land. Secret Tunnel has no ability to make itself combat ready. Despite this fact, if you can get it into a position where it's able to attack, it's completely unblockable. Just what is the secret behind how you're supposed to play with this mysterious tunnel? Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Controversial MTG card reprinted on the Avatar bonus sheet MTG Arena codes for November 2025 All MTG sets in order, as of November 2025 View the full article
In what is due to be a rather large departure for the Arknights franchise, which started life as a 2D, chibi-style tactics title, and one of the best gacha games, Arknights Endfield, sees it become a flashy action game akin to the best anime games like Genshin Impact, Wuthering Waves, and Duet Night Abyss - if the latter manages to recover from its launch day quirks, anyway. And presumably in an effort to avoid just that with this risky reimagining, Gryphline is hosting a second Arknights Endfield beta that's right around the corner. Get lucky enough to mosey your way in and you'll have an undisclosed amount of time to play before your account is scrubbed clear for the full release. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Arknights Endfield release date window, gameplay, and latest news Arknights Endfield prepares to fight for Genshin Impact's crown, but not in 2025 Arknights Endfield codes View the full article
One of the best games of 2024 is making its way to Xbox Game Pass on November 4, and I urge you to play it if you’re a member. Microsoft’s subscription service has gone through a complete overhaul and is now divided into tiers that offer different catalogs depending on your tier. The release of Super Fantasy Kingdom on Xbox Game Pass, for example, is limited to the Ultimate tier. View the full article
A new Battlefield 6 Casual Breakthrough mode has just been launched as Battlefield Studios continues to find a middle ground between XP farmers and those just looking to have a more relaxing time in one of this year's best multiplayer games. The new format strikes a balance between PvP competition against real humans and bots, allowing challenge completion but with experience gains balanced around the enemies you interact with. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Battlefield 6 update will stop pushing you into battle royale spinoff Redsec if you don't play it Grab a free Battlefield 6 GeForce RTX 5090 FE worth $2,000, thanks to Nvidia All Battlefield 6 battle pass rewards View the full article
With roots as an alternative to the most popular TTRPG around, Pathfinder has always been a passion project by fans. As a ragtag crew who splintered off from Wizards of the Coast, Paizo has since made Pathfinder its own. Much of that success is owed to passionate fans, who saw Pathfinder as more than an alternative. Now, you can join those fans with your own creative spark through Humble Bundle. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Avatar Legends TTRPG is a huge 65% off in this rare physical Humble Bundle Get 10 blood drenched Warhammer 40k and fantasy PC games for $12 Grab a dragon's hoard of 3D printer DnD minis for just $25 View the full article
I didn't expect to be writing Resident Evil and Babymetal in the same sentence when I woke up this morning, but here we are. The Capcom series that has brought us some of the best horror games of all time is teaming up with headbanging idols Babymetal to celebrate 30 years of survival horror. The big anniversary celebrations are set to take place in 2026, and I'm already fascinated to see how the pair come together. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Before Requiem, catch up on the Resident Evil remakes at their lowest price yet Monster Hunter Wilds gets 20% discount, so now's the time to pick it up Disastrous Resident Evil game gets pulled offline after less than three years View the full article
The What We Left Behind quest in ARC Raiders takes you a fair bit of time to access, but it's pretty easy to complete as long as you know what to do. The quest has multiple tasks spread across different maps, so you'll need to have access to all of them. The gist is to find rare loot in all the marked locations, and this guide will help you with the correct locations. ARC Raiders What We Left Behind quest walkthrough The What We Left Behind quest requires you to look for rare loot in the following locations: South Swamp OutpostRaider CampBilguun's HideoutSouth Swamp Outpost Screenshot and Remix by Destructoid Our first location is on the Dam Battlegrounds map in the swamp area towards the south of the map. I have marked the location for your convenience. This location has plenty of ARC enemies, so you'll need to take care of them before jumping in to get your loot. Raider Camp Screenshot and Remix by Destructoid The second task involves finding two containers in the Raider Camp section of the map. Travel to the Buried City map first, and then look for the Parking Garage in the New District. The spot can be found north of the Space Travel building, and take the zipline to go down. Loot any two containers to retrieve the items you find in them. Like the previous location, there will be plenty of enemies waiting for you (including possible human opponents). Bilguun's Hideout Screenshot and Remix by Destructoid Our final location is situated right next to the Container Storage area in Spaceport. You'll have to loot any high-tier item to complete the task. However, this part of the quest was bugged for me. The high-tier loot failed to register when I added the item to the inventory. If the same happens to you, the only option is to extract and revisit the area. Attempting it once again fixed the quest and completed it. Here are all the rewards that you'll obtain, aside from coins and XP. Angled Grip IIMuzzle Brake Grip IIAngled Grip II The post How to complete What We Left Behind quest in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Непонятно как, но в закромах Saber Interactive и 3D Realms оказались права на Painkiller — польский шутер, который смог выбраться из горы посредственных поделок имени City Interactive. Однако за переосмысление отвечала Anshar Studios, для которой шутер стал вторым по счёту полноценным проектом (она специализируется на аутсорсе). View the full article
В Fortnite стартовало новое событие в коллаборации с мультсериалом «Симпсоны». Epic Games впервые полностью изменила внешний вид острова, оформив его в стиле знаменитого анимационного шоу. View the full article
Актриса Дженнифер Хейл, подарившая свой голос женской версии Шепарда в трилогии Mass Effect, выразила готовность вновь поработать над франшизой в будущем. Об этом артистка рассказала в интервью изданию IGN. View the full article
Глава компании Gearbox Software Рэнди Питчфорд считает, что игровая индустрия всё ещё находится в самом начале своего пути и отстаёт от других художественных форм. Об этом он рассказал в интервью Shacknews. View the full article
Football Manager 26's global launch is not too far away as of writing, as the football management franchise is all set to make a grand comeback. After missing out last year, Sports Interactive will be releasing this year's version on PC, consoles, and mobile devices. Most of the interest will once again be for the PC version, which is currently having its Advanced Access Beta. This guide will help you keep track of the exact moment of release. Table of contentsFootball Manager 26 release countdownWhat to expect from Football Manager 26Football Manager 26 release countdown Football Manager 26 will be released worldwide on Nov. 4 on PC and consoles. The release date has been known for quite some time, but if you're confused about the exact time, the following countdown will be helpful. [hurrytimer id="1136330"] As of writing, Sports Interactive has yet to announce the exact launch time. However, Football Manager 26 might be following the exact timings as the Advanced Access Beta. Here are those timings, as applicable for different parts of the world. 12pm PDT2pm CDT3pm EDT8pm UTC/BT9pm CET If Sports Interactive decides to change the launch schedule ahead of the global release, we will duly update it on our guide. What to expect from Football Manager 26 Football Manager 26's Advanced Access Beta has allowed us to get an early glimpse of what to expect from this year's version. While the core gameplay remains the same, here are some changes you will find (compared to Football Manager 24). Completely revamped match engine based on Unity.New tactics that allow you to create in-possession and out-of-possession variations.Better Transfer room.New UIOfficial league license for the Premier League, which includes all 20 teams, player images, and more. While the Advanced Access Beta has had many optimization issues, Sports Interactive has been quick to roll out fixes to solve the problems. I am hopeful that the full version will be more stable and have fewer bugs. The post Football Manager 26 release countdown: Exact date and time appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Draknek and Friends is a pretty reliable puzzle-maker, dropping a new worth-playing gem every few years. Now they've released Spooky Express, an update of their delightful 2017 Cosmic Express, just in time for a little spooky-themed fall puzzling... Read more.View the full article
Fortnite's Simpsons crossover event is plagued by login issues, with players reportedly unable to log in to their Epic Games accounts. The login issues seem to have begun around 20:45 UTC on November 1, and appear to affect most players. Epic Games has stated that it is aware of the issue and is currently working to restore access for Fortnite players unable to log in. View the full article
ARC Raiders items are plentiful. And I mean plentiful. There are so many of them, in fact, that keeping track of them all is nigh impossible, making the search for each individual one quite the dubious task. One item, required for both quests and some awesome craftable items, is the Great Mullein plant. Ominous at first and with no clear purpose, this item is very important and more than useful, allowing you to make great medicinal utilities to help you in your trips topside. Here is where you can find and obtain Great Mullein. Where and how to find Great Mullein in ARC Raiders Great Mullein is a lootable plant that grows in various locations across the four maps currently available in ARC Raiders. It's relatively uncommon, meaning not too many of it spawn at once, though you can get plenty during each individual run. The best place to find Great Mullein in ARC Raiders would be the Dam Battlegrounds map, specifically two locations within it: the Red Lakes under the Testing Annex or the swamp biome around the Hydroponic Dome Complex. Every time you walk into these areas, it is almost guaranteed that you will find some Great Mullein plants waiting to be looted. Additionally, you can find Moss and other herbal items that could be useful to pick on the side. The marked zone tends to contain a good amount of Great Mullein almost every round. Screenshot by Destructoid You can also check out any location with the Nature tag, as most plants can spawn within them. Great Mullein can also occasionally be purchased from Celeste. The item can further be broken down into Assorted Seeds, which is the currency needed to purchase items from Celeste. You can also craft Herbal healing items, Antiseptics, or turn the plants in for the Doctor's Orders quest (also requires Antiseptics, so Great Mulleins can do a 2-in-1 for you). The post How to get Great Mullein in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
ARC Raiders, being a live-service always-online title, can and will suffer server issues from time to time. So, if you are experiencing errors like "ARC Raiders online services are currently unavailable," here's how you can make sure it isn't just your connection messing up. ARC Raiders server status - Online services are currently unavailable error, explained Multiplayer games like ARC Raiders tend to get connection problems now and again. Image via Embark Studios Currently, there is no official way to check the status of ARC Raiders' servers. Developer Embark Studios maintains a high level of communication with players, utilizing official channels like X and Discord to signal to players if something is wrong on the back end. However, you can utilize tools like Technobezz's dedicated ARC Raiders downdetector-esque status checker to see if players are reporting issues or outages. At the moment, some players are experiencing the "Online services are currently unavailable" error when trying to log into the game, which could be an indication of problems on the game's side. To ensure it isn't your own connection messing up, do the following check-ups on your machine: Restart your router: Sometimes routers can ****** and cause various connection issues, affecting not only ARC Raiders but your whole internet. A quick restart can reset stuff back to square one and clear any problems. Reset DNS settings: If you've been tweaking your DNS to ensure faster connections, you may have inadvertently caused them. Reset any DNS settings back to default, or use tried and tested DNS IPs like Google's 8.8.8.8. Contact your ISP: Get in touch with your ISP to see if there are any issues on your end. Only do this if you notice hiccups in other areas of your machine, such as disconnects, lag, or poor loading speeds in your browser. Check official ARC Raiders social media profiles: Follow ARC Raiders and Embark Studio on relevant platforms like X or join the game's official Discord to be in-touch with what's going on. If there are server issues, the devs are likely to notify the community of them, so you'll know it's not your machine that's causing problems. All in all, server crashes are a waiting game that usually resolves itself, and even if there isn't an official way to check up on them, it's likely going to get fixed pretty soon. The post Is ARC Raiders down? How to check server status appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
A First Foothold quest in ARC Raiders might have been named like a basic quest; however, it's one of the most complex challenges that I have come across. This particular quest has four different parts, spread across the Blue Gate map. This guide will help you complete all the steps without any hassle, but expect to come across some tough human and ARC enemies alike. Table of contentsARC Raiders A First Foothold quest walkthroughFinding the Church in Data VaultFinding the Observation Deck in RidgelineFind the Comms Terminal in the Olive GroveFind Raider Structure at Trapper's GladeARC Raiders A First Foothold quest walkthrough The quest includes completing the four following tasks in ARC Raiders. Finding the Church in Data VaultFinding the Observation Deck in RidgelineFinding the Comms Terminal in Olive GroveFinding the Raider Structure in Trapper's GladeFinding the Church in Data Vault Screenshot and Remix by Destructoid The Church is situated in Data Vault, which is located in the north of the map. I have marked the location as a blue box (and also for the following three tasks), and you'll find a building with a couple of satellite dishes on top. Your job is to rotate the satellite dishes by reaching the top of the roof. Use the crates along the building, and then jump onto the scaffolding that leads to the roof. Follow the prompt to turn the dish to your left, and you'll complete the first part. Finding the Observation Deck in Ridgeline Screenshot and Remix by Destructoid Our next task takes us to the eastern part of the map, where Ridgeline is situated. You'll find a truck blocking your path. Get on top of the truck, and you'll find an antenna-like structure with a yellow flag. Get close to the structure, and you'll get the option to stabilize the deck. This completes the second task. Find the Comms Terminal in the Olive Grove Remix by Destructoid via Embark The Comms Terminal is situated at Oliver Grove, which is located in the southern part of the map. Keep moving towards the collapsed highway (part of the Reduced to Rubble quest), and you'll reach the location marked on this screenshot above. You'll find the terminal south-west of the region marked on the map. Get close to the terminal, and you'll get the prompt to turn it on. Find Raider Structure at Trapper's Glade Screenshot and Remix by Destructoid The final task requires you to travel to Trapper's Glade to find a Raider structure and fix its roof. The structure can be found at the marked location on the screenshot above. Climb to the roof, and you'll be able to fix it and complete the A First Foothold quest. The post How to complete A First Foothold quest in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
ARC Raiders is one hell of a game. A desolate world patrolled by homicidal robots and people trying to salvage whatever scrap they can in the hopes of living another day. It's brutal, pitting players against each other and placing those robots in between them. But for some, that sounds like sunshine and rainbows. As with any game that comes out these days, a fraction of gamers form to advocate that the title should cater to them specifically, the artistic vision of the developers be damned. In PvP experiences like ARC Raiders, the loud ********* usually asks for a PvE mode or for the PvP aspect to be removed altogether, because they can't handle losing their hard-earned loot just as they are about to extract. This is a problem because, of course, some minds cannot comprehend loss or defeat and must be given a trophy even if they come dead last. Does this look like a friendly environment to you? Image via Embark Studios And while these kinds of folks are usually totally ignored by the majority of players, ARC Raiders dissenters have gotten so obnoxious, spiteful, and toxic that the community is actively clapping back, with moderators on the official subreddit banning "toxic anti-PvPers" who insult and call out people who participate in player-on-player action and actually shoot people they come across. Shocking! I know. The fact that some players engage in PvP and always shoot on sight "does not mean you can come on this sub and insult them, suggest they are mentally impaired or mentally unwell," the sub's moderators said, adding you also should not "be toxic to them for any reason." Persecuting folks for enjoying an intended aspect of the game will be punished by a ban, the mods said. And it's not just the moderators who have had enough. "You’re not toxic for shooting people," said one player in a Nov. 1 post. ARC Raiders is PvP and PvE in equal measure. Screenshot via Embark "I feel like this has gone completely in the opposite direction. No one is bullying you or being toxic by shooting on sight, no one is required to play the game the way you like to play," they explained. And they're absolutely correct: ARC Raiders is a post-apocalyptic survival game, where you have to do all you can to get resources and make it back in one piece. Living to see the next round is undetermined, and players are encouraged to fight their way through any and all resistance, no matter if human or robot. Hell, you need a ton of loot to upgrade and progress through the game. Why shouldn't the guy shoot you on sight and take everything you have, perhaps doubling his loot or getting that one item he couldn't find in the world? It's a dog-eat-dog scenario, and friendliness is optional. If you do not like having to deal with other players, either a) don't trust them in the first place, and be the one who shoots first, or b) don't play extraction shooters. There's Escape from Duckov if you want a solo extraction shooter experience, but by and large, they are meant to be played with or against others. No game should bend over backward to appeal to a minor group of dissenting voices that wish to see it turn into something it is not. Nor should anyone be insulted for merely participating in what is meant to be the game's core loop in the first place. Find another genre. Play other games. There is no shame in it. The post The ARC Raiders community is clapping back against ‘toxic anti-PvPers’ who think the post-apocalypse to be a kindergarten appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
With a Trace is one of many storyline quests that you can complete in the Blue Gate region of ARC Raiders, and it's a rather hard one to complete. The gist of the quest involves you finding specific locations on the Blue Gate map. The exact locations, however, aren't displayed. That's where this guide comes in. Table of contentsARC Raiders With a Trace quest walkthroughReach the Barren ClearingFind the Adorned WreckageARC Raiders With a Trace quest walkthrough The With a Trace quest can be broken down into two parts. Reach the Barren Clearing.Find out who brought down the ARC machines.Reach the Barren Clearing The Barren Clearing is located towards the western part of the Blue Gate map. I have marked the location on the screenshot below for your convenience. Go south from the marked location, and you'll come across a gigantic ARC's debris to investigate. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid The area has plenty of ARC enemies, including Snitches and Hornets. If you have Energy weapons, you shouldn't have trouble taking down these enemies. Infact, you should clear the area first before proceeding with your investigation. Doing so will also allow you to loot the fallen enemies for extra loot items. Once done, you'll now have to reach the following marked location. Find the Adorned Wreckage The next part of the quest involves investigating the remains of a gigantic ARC wreckage. You'll need to travel to the southern part of Blue Gate, and I have marked the location in the screenshot below. You'll find a gigantic ARC at this location. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid Go close to the ARC, and it will complete the investigation. Your quest will update to finding the communication device. The communication device is basically a computer on a table around the ARC's debris, and it will be highlighted by a quest marker. Stand close to the spot, and the quest will automatically update and end, rewarding you with loot and XP. The post How to complete the With a Trace quest in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
ARC Raiders' world and maps are not just any old levels from a game: they have their own stories, lore, and hidden nooks that one needs to pay special attention to. One such location is the Dam Surveillance room, which can be unlocked and accessed either through looting and chance, or the Greasing Her Palms quest. So, if you're just a raider looking to score some extra loot, or someone progressing through the game's quests, here is how you can find and unlock the Dam Surveillance room. How to find the Dam Surveillance room and key To be able to unlock the doors leading to the Dam Surveillance room, you're first going to need the Dam Surveillance key. This key can be found either through random loot, usually in residential zones, or by activating the Greasing Her Palms quest, which itself requires you to visit the room. If you've cleared the quest or haven't yet reached it, I recommend you check out lockers, drawers, and other residential-type containers that usually have a better chance of dropping a room key. Keep in mind that you have to have exceptional luck to get the key, as these are some of the rarest random-drop items in the game. This is where you need to go. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you do have the key, you need to visit the Water Treatment Control building in Dam Battlegrounds, and go in through the main entrance (on the right side). Continue ahead and take two rights, which will bring you to a locked door that requires the key. Use the key and you'll enter the room, accessing some medium- or high-tier loot, which usually comes as components or even weapons. Entering the room will immediately tick off that part of the Greasing Her Palms quest, allowing you to go to other maps and continue your journey. The post How to find and unlock the Dam Surveillance room in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
In a public conversation on Bluesky, former Volition developer Elizabeth Zelle, alongside videogame preservationists Andrew Borman and Phil Salvadore, highlighted the existence of Skinballs, a surreal Saints Row test NPC who, through an accident of history, will be forever preserved for future generations in the Strong Museum of Play... Read more.View the full article
It's hard to beat the purity of a killer twin-stick arena shooter. There's one you, a ton of them, and heavy firepower on both sides of the equation. Maybe if the game is feeling particularly Robotron-ish there will be a few wandering innocents to save, in order to get you moving to areas of the screen that would be too risky to both with if it wasn't for the promise of a nice points reward. Enemies warp into the arena in waves, you blast them into pixels or polygons while doing your level best to keep out of their way, and the pressure slowly creeps up bit by bit until eventually all hearts/lives/hits are gone. It's worked perfectly from Llamatron to Geometry Wars, Mutant Storm to Satryn Deluxe, and while all of them are clearly and intentionally influenced by Eugene Jarvis' brutally tough but usually fair magnum opus Robotron, each stands on its own as an individual take on the formula. View the full article
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Magic: the Gathering contains plenty of unblockable creatures. Typically printed in blue, cards like Invisible Stalker and Phantom Warrior have been nuisances for years, as it's very difficult to stop their attacks from slipping through. The upcoming Avatar: the Last Airbender expansion is printing a new unblockable card, but rather than being a creature, it's a land. Secret Tunnel has no ability to make itself combat ready. Despite this fact, if you can get it into a position where it's able to attack, it's completely unblockable. Just what is the secret behind how you're supposed to play with this mysterious tunnel? Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Controversial MTG card reprinted on the Avatar bonus sheet MTG Arena codes for November 2025 All MTG sets in order, as of November 2025 View the full article