Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has echoed comments from Xbox’s leadership that the company views its competition in gaming not as other game platforms, but short form video like TikTok. Speaking to TBPN during a live stream on Tuesday, transcribed by VGC, Nadella was asked about his outlook on gaming, in a month where Xbox announced Halo for PS5 and is reportedly under pressure to hit unprecedented profit margins. Nadella used the segment to talk up Microsoft’s gaming on Windows business, which he noted was its biggest, and alluded to bringing its next console closer to Windows. The next Xbox is widely expected to be, essentially, a PC, like the recently released ROG Xbox Ally. Read More... View the full article
All of the Genshin Impact 6.2 character banners have allegedly been leaked, giving players further insight into what they can expect from the update, in addition to the new characters that they will be able to pull for. The action RPG has recently entered Version 6.1, a new patch that expanded the Nod-Krai story and added Nefer to Genshin Impact 6.1’s banners. View the full article
Arrowhead Game Studios is considering dropping HDD support from the Helldivers 2 PC version, a senior company official has confirmed. The move is being evaluated as one of the measures to reduce Helldivers 2's massive installation size on PC. View the full article
Battlefield's new battle royale REDSEC is here, and it contains all of the progression and unlocks from Battlefield 6. XP leveling in Battlefield is a slow grind. Hopefully, it's something that can be improved upon with updates if players complain enough, but for now, if you're playing REDSEC as a free-to-play player, your options are very limited. Weapons are gated behind level progression, and specific weapon attachments are gated behind weapon progression. The best way to rank up is to get kills and win games, but that's not the most time-efficient method. So far, here's what we've found is the fastest way to level up and rank up guns in Battlefield REDSEC. Fastest way to rank up guns in Battlefield REDSEC Image via EA Unfortunately, the best way to grind XP in Battlefield REDSEC is with Battlefield 6 multiplayer. Battle royale progression is very slow, even slower than normal BF6 (which players have been complaining about since launch), and not a reliable method of leveling. Gauntlet mode is the best free-to-play mode to level up in REDSEC as of now. This mode offers a variety of different objectives to play for in a battle royale-like last-team-standing round after round, and the matches are decently fast. The rounds are played on smaller sections of the BR map, so you're more likely to find other layers to rack up XP more quickly. You can also try to find specific game modes in Battlefield Portal in REDSEC, where people can customize their own settings to hopefully make games go a bit quicker or force skirmishes for more gunfights. Otherwise, you are stuck with playing normal BR and seeking out kills there, which can be very inconsistent. The only way to rank up guns in REDSEC is by using those guns, getting kills with them, and completing missions and contracts around the map. This is not ideal in a battle royale setting where there are 100 players, but the map is massive and engagements can be few and far between. You also have to rank up each individual Class (Assault, Engineer, Support, Recon) to get their best perks and weapons. On day one, free-to-play progression feels quite slow in REDSEC, so hopes are that EA will improve the experience to even the playing field for those who do not own BF6. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post Fastest way to level up in Battlefield REDSEC appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The Ghostly Guardian Evolution is available for free in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and you can complete it twice to upgrade a couple of defensive items. This particular evolution targets lower-rated items, as only cards rated 74 or lower can be included. This guide will erase all your confusion when it comes to which cards you should use. Table of contentsFC 26 Ghostly Guardian Evolution requirementsFC 26 Ghostly Guardian Evolution upgradesBest players to use in Ghostly Guardian EvolutionFC 26 Ghostly Guardian Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of Ghostly Guardian Evolution in FC 26. Overall: Max 74PlayStyle: Max 10Not Rarity: World Tour Silver StarsPosition: CBFC 26 Ghostly Guardian Evolution upgrades The evolution has four levels of upgrades, and there are certain conditions to fulfill. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +5 | 83Passing: +10 | 77Agility: +10 | 74Ball control: +10 | 87PlayStyles: Block | 5Roles: Defender+ Level 2 upgrades Overall: +5 | 83Pace: +10 | 77Aggression: +10 | 80Stamina: +10 | 82Strength: +10 | 85Composure: +15 Level 3 upgrades Heading Acc.: +15 | 86Interceptions: +10 | 85Def. Aware: +10 | 85Slide Tackle: +10 | 84Stand Tackle: +10 Level 4 upgrades Reactions: +15 | 87Weak Foot: +2 | 3PlayStyles: Anticipate|5 Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player. Level 2 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player. Level 3 upgrade requirements Play 1 match in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player.Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player. 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.Best players to use in Ghostly Guardian Evolution Here are some of my best recommendations for inclusion in the evolution. El YamiqNnamdi CollinsCedric KipreSondre LangasBright Arrey-MbiDavid ZimaVictor ErikssonMees HilgersJoseph Okumu While the upgrades are minor, you will be able to include these cards in future evolutions to create a chain and upgrade their stats further. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post Best players for FC 26 Ghostly Guardian Evolution appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Battlefield REDSEC introduces battle royale content for fans to enjoy. While you can mix and match between the guns you find on the ground, you can also bring over your favorite builds in the form of custom loadouts. Custom loadouts are pre-built kits that you previously made in Battlefield 6. This can be made with any class and weapon combination that you feel can do well on the meta. In REDSEC, using custom loadouts is entirely possible, and this guide will help you out with the method. How to get custom loadouts in Battlefield REDSEC For starters, you'll need to have at least one custom loadout saved before you can carry it over to REDSEC. No, you don't jump into the battlefield with your personalized loadouts. Instead, you can activate them in one of two known ways. Image via EA Missions are specialized tasks that can be completed for different rewards. This can land you with some great rewards like tank keys, but some of them can also reward you with a custom loadout. You can find the missions from your map view. This is the best way to get a custom loadout in the game.A riskier approach is to wait for custom drops global events. These events are random, but get triggered multiple times. You'll be notified when a drop takes place. Once shown on your map, you'll have to reach the position quickly before other enemies swamp the place. Unlike mission rewards, you'll have to defeat your opponents to get your hands on the custom loadout. If you have been playing Battlefield 6, all your unlocks from the game can be used to create your custom layouts. This can then be borrowed over to REDSEC, pending you manage to complete one/both of the steps that I have mentioned above. If you're confused about the best loadouts to get, it's certainly worth checking out our weapons tier list to start your REDSEC journey. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post How to use custom loadouts in Battlefield REDSEC appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
In September, an anonymous source outlined Samsung's plans to raise DRAM and NAND flash prices in the fourth quarter of 2025. It is now late October, and the situation has seemingly played out much like the source said it would. Read Entire Article View the full article
A pair of custom-built designs recently demonstrated just how fast FPV drones can go. One highlights the extreme engineering required to push these machines beyond 300 mph, incorporating liquid cooling systems and motors powerful enough to draw more electricity than an average household. Read Entire Article View the full article
ARC Raiders appears to have a max level of 75, according to recently datamined achievements. The upcoming PvPvE extraction shooter is scheduled to release later this week on October 30, and ARC Raiders pre-loads are already live in anticipation of its launch. View the full article
Nearly a decade after its release, you might think that Stardew Valley has given up all its secrets. The beloved cozy farming game from solo dev ConcernedApe captured hearts when it came out in 2016. For many, the game remained a favorite, and many fans have racked up hundreds of hours of gameplay. View the full article
The classic 1995 first-person shooter Star Wars: Dark Forces is finally getting its due, in action figure form. Kyle Katarn, the hero of the video game, is getting a Star Wars The ****** Series action figure. It costs $27.99 and will be available on April 1. You can preorder it now at Amazon. Preorder the Kyle Katarn Star Wars The ****** Series Action Figure The Kyle Katarn figure is six inches tall, with a good amount of articulation. It comes with a blaster and a blue-bladed Lightsaber, with a standard blade and one that mimics the blurred swinging effect. It’s a figure that looks good enough for adults to enjoy as a collectible, but it works equally well for play, with a suggest age range of 4+. The video game Star Wars: Dark Forces hit PC in 1995, with a port to PS1 the following year. It’s one of the early “Doom clones,” but it had strong enough story and gameplay elements to stand up on its own. Gameplay-wise, it included novel ideas like the ability to jump and duck, as well as to look up and down, all of which Doom and Doom 2 lacked. Dark Forces is set in the (no-longer-canon) extended universe, around the time of the first Star Wars movie. It follows Kyle Katarn, a mercenary working for the Rebel Alliance, as he uncovers the Dark Troopers Project and goes about trying to stop it. This mission brings him all over the galaxy to locations like Jabba’s yacht, the Imperial mines on Gromas, inside a Star Destroyer, and more. Star Wars: Dark Forces got the remaster treatment last year, making it accessible on modern platforms and tweaking its graphics and adding various quality-of-life improvements. Looking for more figures like this? Check out IGN's Star Wars action figure buying guide for the full rundown. [/url] Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky. View the full article
What are the best The Outer Worlds 2 mods? If the original Outer Worlds is anything to go by, we won't be seeing any Skyrim-style overhaul mods that add brand-new areas to the game. That's not to say there isn't anything fun to look forward to, but you should temper your expectations as we expect to see many gameplay tweaks that make the core experience even better. One of the first things we looked to do when we got our hands on The Outer Worlds 2 was to access the console commands, but that feature is locked away until you load up some mods. Using both The Outer Worlds 2 console commands and mods, you can bend the RPG game to your will, giving you instant access to a character who can do anything you desire. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: All The Outer Worlds 2 flaws we've seen so far The Outer Worlds 2 On the Trail of the Traitor switch puzzle solution The Outer Worlds 2 Otto puzzle solution View the full article
In a mass culling of jobs, Amazon is set to reduce staff by around 14,000 in the very near future, and its gaming departments have not been spared, with the company stating that they "have made the difficult decision to halt a significant amount of our first-party AAA game development work." This comes days after the company launched its Luna gaming service, which offers members free PC games each month. Steve *****, vice president of Audio, Twitch, and Games, added that they will be "making significant role reductions in our studios in Irvine and San Diego, as well as our central publishing team.” This could very well mean that the upcoming Lord of the Rings MMO, currently in development, may never grace our screens. This is also after the relatively successful launches of New World Aeternum and Throne and Liberty, both of which now hold only a fraction of their peak player base on Steam. It's unclear at this point what this might mean for the future of these established games and how they'll be impacted by the layoffs, but we can more than likely expect far less future content. It's also unclear what will become of the Tomb Raider game in development at Amazon. What is clear is that in a public blog on the company's website, they posted an update on these events. And yes, you guessed it, AI was mentioned. How big a role AI will play in Amazon's future game development is unclear, but it definitely has a place at Amazon, judging from the blog post. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post Amazon steps back from AAA development (and towards AI) amid a massive round of job cuts appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Battlefield's new free-to-play battle royale mode REDSEC has taken over the gaming lexicon today, and FPS fans everywhere are quickly finding out that it is true to the franchise. It just wouldn't be a Battlefield game without vehicles, and REDSEC has plenty of them. One vehicle that can be acquired through in-game tasks, however, is a literal tank. And when it comes to facing off in the final circle of the match, you best come prepared with the equipment to deal with it. Image via EA Former Call of Duty pro and streamer Scump and his squad found out the hard way that tanks are acquirable in REDSEC as they came face-to-face with multiple armored vehicles in the final moments of a match today. They were a tad underprepared, though, and it did not go well for them. Tanks in REDSEC (or Battlefield 6) can be countered, but only if you have the right equipment to take them down. The Engineer class, for example, has a perk that will allow you to deal 50 percent more damage to vehicles, making tanks a breeze to deal with if you have a rocket. When you spawn in to a match of REDSEC, you have a pistol and some passive perks, but not much else. The rest is up to you to find, and as Scump and co. found out, you may want to have at least one squad member running Engineer or at the very least carrying a rocket in case you come across a tank or two in the match's waning moments. This sort of thing puts me off of what REDSEC is offering, but Battlefield players in the replies have been very quick to point out all of the ways that tanks can be countered. Still, though, a freakin' tank in a small circle surrounded by fire? And if you don't have the means to deal with it, you're just screwed? Bummer. [Hidden Content] The REDSEC clips and highlights will be coming fast and hard over the next few days as gamers hop into the Battlefield BR experience, so this likely won't be the last moment like this popping up on social media. Like our content? Set Destructoid as a Preferred Source on Google in just one step to ensure you see us more frequently in your Google searches! The post Battlefield REDSEC players are quickly finding out that there are tanks in this BR, but the game offers plenty of ways to deal with them appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Battlefield 6 players are currently facing long login queues in the wake of Season One and Battlefield REDSEC’s release. With major content drops and an entirely new free-to-play battle royale game mode linked to Battlefield 6, it’s no wonder that servers are clogged. View the full article
refint/games updates Ys vs. Trails in the Sky: Alternative Saga to bring in 1080p 60fps handheld and 4K 60fps docked support via backward compatibility on Switch 2. View the full article
Out of the blue, a new rideable Minecraft mob has been revealed. I say 'new;' it's more a different form of an existing mount, but it's exciting nonetheless. Say hello to the camel husk, which is the new **** of choice for the desert-dwelling husks - and potentially a new companion for you, too. However, actually securing one for yourself could be a dangerous undertaking. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Minecraft's new spear just keeps getting deadlier, and its second buff in a week is making me a little scared The best Minecraft texture packs October 2025 The best Minecraft seeds for 1.21.10 October 2025 View the full article
Steam's rustled up an Indie Horror Showcase, which means a lot of great games are on *****. I'm not a horror aficionado myself (I am allergic to jumpscares, and also a big baby) but I have played The Walking Dead series by Telltale, because everyone has, and also there aren't that many ooga-boogas in it so me and my fragile heart are safe... Read more.View the full article
Fallout Day has just recently concluded, and plenty of news was released for Bethesda's online RPG. Fallout 76 continues to deliver new content each year, with the Burning Springs DLC set to release later this year. Next year, Bethesda is finally set to release native PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game. Similar to the rest of the franchise, nothing is more iconic in Fallout 76 than Vault Boy. Today, you can pre-order the Vault Boy 76 Nendoroid at IGN Store. If you're a fan of the legendary RPG series, this is the perfect item to level up your collection. Shop the Vault Boy 76 Nendoroid at IGN Store The Vault Boy 76 Nendoroid is set to include three face plates: smiling face, grinning face, and jealous face. Depending on where you put Vault Boy 76, you can customize these for a completely different style of figure! Additionally, the following optional parts are included: Nuka-ColaHatLimbs of other Vault BoysOther optional parts for different poses If you're unfamiliar, Nendoroid is a line of figures manufactured by Good Smile Company. Each figure sits at approximately four inches tall, offering owners many different poses and parts to customize their Nendoroid to their liking. This Vault Boy 76 Nendoroid is set to release in Q2 2026. Be sure to head over to IGN Store today and secure yours before pre-orders close! About IGN Store IGN Store sells high-quality merch, collectibles, and shirts for everything you're into. It's a shop built with fans in mind: for all the geek culture and fandom you love most. Whether you're into comics, movies, anime, games, retro gaming or just want some cute plushies (who doesn't?), this store is for you! View the full article
With Battlefield 6's Season 1 update, developer Battlefield Studios has addressed complaints surrounding a promotional skin often associated with Monster Energy drinks because of its color scheme. The skin, officially called System Override, is actually exclusive to those who bought specific Razer products during a BF6 promotion, but quickly became the game's most infamous outfit. View the full article
Weebframe. Waifuframe. Warframeshin. Pan Studio's Duet Night Abyss certainly wears its core influences proudly on its heavily customizable sleeves. The new fantasy anime game is finally here, and to label it as more gacha slop would be doing it a disservice, chiefly because it's done away with the worst elements of the transactional model. And these aren't the only prohibitive system staples within the subgenre that Pan Studio's gotten shot of. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Duet Night Abyss codes October 2025 Duet Night Abyss tier list - best characters and how to get them all Duet Night Abyss system requirements View the full article
I remember playing F.E.A.R with my cousin. We were absolutely 18 years old and were absolutely allowed to play the game, and it traumatized me. I vividly remember my cousin climbing up a ladder, then getting jumpscared by Alma, who had conveniently positioned herself at the top. A man with shredded clothes then lumbered towards us: we screamed, dropped the controller, and ran downstairs into the arms of my auntie. I've never played F.E.A.R since, and my tolerance for the best horror games has since been relatively low. So when my partner in crime decided to watch an entire playthrough of Darkwood, my twenty-something-year-old self was traumatized all over again. Now, eight years later, Darkwood 2 has emerged from the shadows, but it's not developed by the original team. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has echoed comments from Xbox’s leadership that the company views its competition in gaming not as other game platforms, but short form video like TikTok. Speaking to TBPN during a live stream on Tuesday, transcribed by VGC, Nadella was asked about his outlook on gaming, in a month where Xbox announced Halo for PS5 and is reportedly under pressure to hit unprecedented profit margins. Nadella used the segment to talk up Microsoft’s gaming on Windows business, which he noted was its biggest, and alluded to bringing its next console closer to Windows. The next Xbox is widely expected to be, essentially, a PC, like the recently released ROG Xbox Ally. Read More... View the full article