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****** Friday discounts are yet to officially start for Amazon, but that hasn't stopped the retailer from already cutting prices on big new releases like Borderlands 4, which only launched a little over a month ago. At 21% off, it's a fairly reasonable saving on Gearbox’s open-world loot shooter, bringing the PS5 and Xbox versions down to just $54.99 right on the cusp of the November sales. While our reviewer and loot shooter aficionado, Travis Northup, felt the open world wasn’t quite as open as it could be, he still gave the game a recommendable 8 out of 10. “Borderlands 4 gives the series the massive kick in the pants it has needed, with a fantastic open world and greatly improved combat, even if bugs and invisible walls can sometimes throw off that groove.” The game also recently got a big balance patch, which had very positive ramifications for my chosen Vault Hunter, Amon, and the PS5 version in this deal now has an FOV slider and improved performance. Expect Borderlands 4 to be around for a while, too. While the Switch 2 port has been delayed indefinitely, the game’s post-launch roadmap is stacked - and will include a new Vault Hunter, C4SH, who was revealed recently. Should You Wait for ****** Friday Proper? Probably... yeah? I mean what are you expecting me to say? It's $15 off, which is pretty good! Do I think the game will drop further in the coming weeks? Kinda, yeah as well. I think you've got to look at early ****** Friday sales like this, less about min max savings, and more about securing a discount that suits you, for the stuff you actually want to buy. If you want Borderlands 4, and you want to play it now, then you can pay yourself back with the gift of time, rather than sitting around waiting for another $5 off between now and December. Still, if you're serious about saving as much as possible, I can for sure see Borderlands 4 dropping to sub $50 by November 28. If you've got the patience, stick it out. Otherwise, over 20% off a new game is still a pretty great offering. 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] Robert Anderson is Senior Commerce Editor and IGN's resident deals expert on games, collectibles, trading card games, and more. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter/X or Bluesky. This article includes contributions from Lloyd Coombes. View the full article

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Another week, another massively popular videogame getting a board game adaptation! Like Legacy games before them, digital-to-tabletop conversions really are the hot trend right now. The latest such project, Phasmophobia: The Board Game, is an interesting example for a few reasons, and, since its limited print run has just gone up for pre-order, now's a good time to have a close look. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Harry Potter meets Community in this hilarious card game about college wizards This Star Wars inspired solo TTRPG fulfills your bounty hunter fantasy Explore the magic of ADHD as a witch in this cozy neurodivergent board game View the full article

Croatian indie developer Fearem has announced Anchor, a new open-world survival game. Between its post-apocalyptic underwater setting, crafting-rich gameplay loop, and the promise of 150-player servers, Anchor could potentially appeal to fans of Rust, Subnautica, or both. View the full article

Lauren Koopowitz hasn't played the Hollow Knight sequel yet, but says "don't be scared to play it"View the full article

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Battlefield Studios has officially confirmed the name and release date of its take on Battle Royale. Battlefield REDSEC – which stands for Redacted Sector – will be released tomorrow, October 28, and will be free-to-play according to the studio. While no further information has been confirmed, the fact that it’s free-to-play suggests that Battlefield REDSEC will be a separate game (much like Call of Duty Warzone) that doesn’t require a purchase of Battlefield 6. Read More... View the full article

With Silent Hill f, Little Nightmares 3, and Bloodlines 2, horror fans got enough to stay entertained and frightened throughout this October. Still, fear of the unknown remains the coolest type of fear, so let's look at some awesome lesser-known horror titles to make this Halloween even better. Paratopic Screenshot by Destructoid In Paratatopic, you enter a modern-day town that feels somewhat off, and your mission is to find out what the hell is happening. Paratopic is as simple-looking and easy to play as its story is cryptic and scary. Anyone who's into horror but not so much into the gameplay mechanics required to avoid or kill hordes of demons should totally try this one out, as it leaves no one behind when it comes to delivering the chills. If you don't have much time to dedicate to horror games, then Paratopic is a great choice. One playthrough will take no longer than 40 minutes and will leave you scarred deeply touched by the experience. Fear & Hunger Image via Miro Haverinen If there's one genre where the player is likely to fulfill their hero fantasy, that's the RPG genre. But that won't happen in this RPG, as Fear & Hunger's whole schtick seems to be to subvert all of the player's expectations and plunge them into a world of unexpected horror and despair. Fear & Hunger pulls no punches when it comes to making the player feel lost and powerless, and, by virtue of not belonging in a game genre where you'd normally expect such horrors to inhabit, it earns even more points as a surprising horror gem. Mouthwashing Screenshot by Destructoid When you think of space horror, aliens might come to mind. That's not the case here. Knowing that, it is a horror game, so you can bet that the titular Mouthwashing has plenty in store for you. The scariest part, however, is how the true horror here comes from simple human nature at its worst, and Mouthwashing makes a great case for that to be the worst kind of horror one can experience. It's far from an obscure indie, but it's just so good that more people need to know about it. Once again, this is a title that, aside from two sections, will require absolutely no gameplay reflexes to beat, so the only skill you need to see it through is the will and stomach to beat it. No I'm not a Human Screenshot by Destructoid No better way to learn the gist of No I'm not a Human than to think of Among Us, the hit indie multiplayer title, where a group of players has to find the impostors before they ******* everyone else. No I'm not a Human ramps things up, and has players managing a refuge home where not one, not two, but everyone can be an impostor on a mission to ******* everyone else. In Among Us, there's the possibility of taking a breather by having fun with the impostor role, but in No I'm not a Human, all players have is the constant fear and dread of wondering whether they're trusting someone, or something, that they shouldn't be. Echo Image by ULTRAULTRA Few game thought experiments are scarier than imagining Metal Gear Solid through the POV of a guard. Knowing what you already know, you're well aware that it's only a matter of time until Solid Snake offs you. Echo pulls off a beautifully horrific twist on that idea, as it has the hyper-intelligent and super-capable playable character infiltrate a megastructure, only to realize all guards are like her. This also means that the better you get at the game, the better the guards get. When combined with the spectacularly haunting setting, this easily makes Echo one of the most enthralling lesser-known horror games out there. Sadly, despite great reviews and player response, ULTRAULTRA, the studio behind Echo, went under due to low sales. Echo will, unfortunately, never give the people behind it the success they deserve, but will hopefully keep on growing in the great gamer subconscious via the echoes of the people who got to experience this amazingly unique title. 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 horror games you probably don’t know about to play this Halloween appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Super Fantasy Kingdom has a host of different heroes for you to try out, but the crucial question is which one you should unlock first. When you're just starting, your options will be limited (varies based on Human Kingdom or Undead Kingdom). Then arises the point of prioritizing your unlocks, and this guide will help you understand which heroes you should get first. Best heroes to unlock early in Super Fantasy Kingdom The list is heavily based on my preferences and how I play Super Fantasy Kingdom. Your first unlock shouldn't be based on which are the best heroes in the game. Instead, you should aim for getting characters who are fun to play and easy to build. Screenshot via Super Fantasy Games Alaric is an extremely fun choice as he has decent damage and range. His moves are based around the Bleed status, so you'll have to build accordingly. His only weakness is the lack of defense, but that can be managed with good units. He can also provide heals once built up, and beginners will have no problems learning his kit.Cole: If you like mages but want an alternate to Alaric, invest in Cole. His fireballs can do AoE damage after splashing at enemies. His range is excellent, and he can also one-shot weaker minions. While his synergy with units is limited, he is pretty strong on his own. As an alternative, I will also recommend Gideon, but only when you're playing as the Undead Kingdom. If you're playing as the Human Kingdom, you'll need to earn 500+ Glory to complete the unlock. Gideon is my favorite all-rounder who can do a bit of everything. Gideon has decent health, while having nice damage and range on the side. Some of his moves do splash damage that also debuffs enemies, and he fits well with almost any team composition. If you're playing as the Undead Kingdom, Gideon is undoubtedly an excellent choice who is worth the first unlock. 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 Which hero should you unlock first in Super Fantasy Kingdom appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

After months of playtesting in Battlefield Labs, Battlefield's free-to-play battle royale component is ready for the masses. Ahead of tomorrow's season one launch in Battlefield 6, EA has announced that the mode, called Battlefield: RedSec, will launch with the new season at 10am CT. Other than some leaked footage of playtests, the mode is largely secretive, so tomorrow will be a new adventure for gamers everywhere. Screenshot via EA Info about RedSec (short for Redacted Sector) has been steadily leaking over the past few months, with ModernWarzone spearheading the report that the game would be releasing with season one as a shadow-drop. It's now confirmed, and it's not too late to call in sick to work. RedSec will feature Battlefield 6 gameplay alongside "the deadliest ring" in BR that will kill players on contact. The mode features its own map along with vehicles, environmental destruction, squad play with role-specific abilities, and more. Like BF6, RedSec will be available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. It's assumed that it may share some progression and unlockables with the base game, but official details are yet to be announced. Players will not need to own BF6 to play RedSec, though, as the BR mode is a fully free-to-play experience similar to Call of Duty's Warzone. [Hidden Content] Buckle up, gamers. A new BR has entered the fray, and it's suddenly less than 24 hours away. 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’s battle royale is ready to rock: RedSec surprise-launches in less than 24 hours appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The long-rumored Fortnite x Simpsons crossover has been officially confirmed, along with a live event on November 1 that will presumably kick the new mini-season off in style. Fortnite has had countless crossovers over the last seven years, encompassing all corners of the pop-culture world, from Star Wars and Marvel to Dragon Ball Z and Doja Cat, but this Simpsons collaboration has been anticipated for years. View the full article

I like to know what I'm getting into. When I think of 'Valheim,' for example, I picture rolling fjords and high poly trolls. Conversely, when I imagine 'EA Sports FC,' I hear soccer chants and run for the hills. Medieval city building game Dungeons and Kingdoms, however, has perhaps one of the most straightforward titles I've ever seen, but you know exactly what you're going to get. Blending settlement management with classic action RPG beastie bashing, it finally has a release date - and it's soon. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Medieval city building ARPG Dungeons and Kingdoms just keeps looking better City builder meets ARPG in new medieval game Dungeons and Kingdoms View the full article

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Super Fantasy Kingdom is quickly gathering steam as a new indie launch, and it has its fair share of heroes to obtain. Every hero inside the game has unique skills, strengths, and weaknesses. Knowing which are better will help you get further on each run. This guide will help you get a brief idea about every hero in Super Fantasy Kingdom and how they fare in the current state of the game. Table of contentsComplete Super Fantasy Kingdom Heroes tier listS-tierA-tierB-tierComplete Super Fantasy Kingdom Heroes tier list I have used three grades to separate all the heroes present in Super Fantasy Kingdom. S-tier heroes are the best choices you can make.A-tier heroes are strong but have certain limitations.B-tier heroes have niche use-case scenarios, but they can be viable if you understand how they work. Disclaimer: Thea is yet to be assessed. S-tierQhe'la: Just ignore the part that Qhe'la is supposed to be a tank, and you'll be good. She can raise a large number of minions and do massive damage. As long as you don't get swamped by enemies, Qhe'la will be more than good enough. While classified as a tank, she is better used as a support. Watch out for certain bosses due to the random nature of her minions.Selene: Selene in the early game is arguably B-tier at best due to her lack of powerful abilities. Her early game defense is nearly non-existent, and you'll need to help her survive the first day. The longer you spend with her, the better she gets. Once you have built her up, Selene hits hard. Both her damage and crit rates are excellent. Just pair up with some supporting units, and she will help you take down the strongest of bosses.A-tierAlaric: Alaric is a decent choice for beginners as he offers good damage, great range, and easy-to-understand abilities. While his lack of defense can become a problem in the late game, you can sort that with the correct build. A few upgrades also allow Alaric to heal himself, and you should aim for inflicting as much Bleed as possible.Cole: Another mage who is pretty well-balanced in terms of his kit design. He can inflict burn with his fire-damage-based spells. The splash damage from his fireballs is fun and can do AoE effects. Unfortunately, Cole's strengths taper off as you wander into the later game, and you'll have to then pair him with units that can hide his weaknesses.Gideon: While Gideon isn't sublimely strong in any one department, he is a stable hero to learn the game with. He deals decent damage, has good defense, and some of his abilities also have AoE effects. As a bonus, he also has a good range on his attacks and a good shout against bosses.Rickard: As the starter in Human Kingdom, almost all of us have tried to master him by now. Rickard is actually a decent choice, and his early game performances are fantastic. Unfortunately, he struggles massively in the endgame due to the complex nature of his upgrade paths. His general lack of shields means that you'll have to rely on other shield units. His damage in the late game does improve with the upgrades, and his abilities are easy to understand. Additionally, you get the most time to master him (as you receive him at the very beginning).Sheva: Sheva is one of those characters who does a bit of everything. She can splash damage with her aqua attacks and pull enemies together. Both the base damage and range on her kit are more than decent. Some of her moves also debuff enemies, while she can also heal.B-tierCadus: The starter hero of Undead Kingdom is let down by the poor self-defense. His defense is nearly non-existent, but he can do a decent amount of damage. He can also create a small army of minions to help him survive. Both his passives are also decent if you can master them, but the lack of defense will be problematic for most.Grumdil: Grumdil isn't a weak hero, and he could be one of the strongest choices. However, he is arguably the hardest character to use. When you do manage to use him properly, Grumdil dishes out absurd amounts of shock damage. Unfortunately, his attack range is way too low. That said, he is amazing against bosses, but you'll have to understand how he moves and attacks while managing the low range and defense.Mort: Mort, for some reason, has great damage potential but terrible range. His moves also provide debuffs, which is excellent. However, his base range is limited (gets worse on the splash damage). His limitations mean that you'll have to pair him with characters who have great defense. His abilities also fall off against bosses, and he's not worth the headaches in my books. 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 Super Fantasy Kingdom Heroes tier list appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

You need to complete the extremely vague achievement "Be Kind" to unlock the Werewolf in Super Fantasy Kingdom. Completing the achievement is actually the easy part, which you can do from Day 1, but getting the Werewolf as a unit can take a little longer. To "Be Kind" in Super Fantasy Kingdom, click the dog that runs around your kingdom a few times and wait for the next day. Your gesture of kindness is nothing more than to **** the dog a couple of times. If you struggle to find the dog, you can usually find it following your king around. How to unlock the Werewolf After you **** the dog, look for the Werewolf on the map to actually obtain it as a unit to recruit or an enemy to fight. The Werewolf is in the northeast part of your starting kingdom, and it has a question mark over its head. To get to its spot, build roads to the north of your units, then towards the east, until you spot a Port with a fish hung by a hook. The Werewolf is right under it, next to the church where you recruit the Monk. You can see its location marked on the map below. Click the Werewolf to unlock it. Screenshot and editing by Destructoid. Just click the Werewolf, then click "Okay" to unlock it. From now on, it may show up either as a character you can recruit to protect your kingdom or as an enemy attacking you. The Werewolf is an Infantry unit that deals physical damage and resists Plant while being weak to Fire. Its main skill inflicts Bleeding on enemies, which makes them lose 20% of their health over time. When you unlock its passive ability, it gains more damage the more units surround it, so keep that in mind when deploying it in the later stages of the game. The post How to be kind in Super Fantasy Kingdom appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB could be going the way of the dodo, if a new report is to be believed. With games and gamers now demanding large amounts of VRAM on graphics cards, the 8GB on the cheaper version of the RTX 5060 Ti is proving not enough to tempt many buyers, leading to Nvidia implementing a "selective supply" initiative for the card. As we saw in our Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB review, the GPU at the heart of this Nvidia card is a capable one, and sure enough, that version of the card has proved popular. However, the 8GB version of the card, which was never sent out to reviewers to test, has proven to be severely restricted by its 8GB of VRAM. Our tests have shown on multiple occasions - such as in our RTX 5060 review - that cards with 8GB of VRAM or less have terrible performance in some modern AAA games, such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and this limitation is putting gamers off. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best graphics card 2025 - top gaming GPUs This tiny Zotac gaming PC somehow contains a desktop Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU, and it's only 2.5 inches tall 8GB Nvidia and AMD graphics card prices are plummeting, as PC gamers demand more VRAM View the full article

The Outer Worlds 2 has found a new flaw in you! One of many, probably. Those who opted for the Premium Edition of the RPG have been found guilty of consumerism and will be punished accordingly. Well, kind of. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Outer Worlds 2 guides, gameplay, and more The Outer Worlds 2 map - all planets and locations The Outer Worlds 2 The Saboteur of Paradise quest guide View the full article

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I'll admit it, folks: as far as MTG commanders go, the Spider-Man set's Mister Negative is a bit too brainy for me. It doesn't just lean hard into ******'s predilection towards risky tactics that cost your own life points; it makes you do math, too. But the MTG megabrains playing this two tone terror as their commander have discovered a naughty combo with the 23 year old ****** Instant False Cure. And the resulting deck has pushed that card's price up from a fiver one week ago, to over 12 bucks today! Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Two years ago, Wizards promised to fix Magic: The Gathering's Standard format - here's how it failed. This MTG card has doubled in price thanks to explosive Izzet Affinity deck Is MTG x KPop ****** Hunters inevitable, thanks to Hasbro's new brand deal? View the full article

When it comes to combat in Jump Space, it's been all about the guns so far. The co-op shooter has kept things focused on firearms since it launched a couple of months ago, but now it's giving you a new way to dismantle your robotic foes. In the game's first big content update, melee weapons are thrown into the mix, including a bullet-deflecting blade that sounds like Keepsake Games' answer to a lightsaber. The Jump Space dev has also added several new sectors and some spicier modifiers that'll give its quick and chaotic missions a new lease of life. Oh, and because it's impossible for any multiplayer game to avoid doing so, a Halloween-themed event has arrived, too. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Nutmeg is a new soccer deckbuilder that's a blast from my past in all the best ways Inspired by Day Z and Project Zomboid, two devs just launched one of the most detailed and realistic zombie games I've seen in ages D&D-style pixel RPG The Crazy Hyper-Dungeon Chronicles had me hooked after ten minutes, and I can't put it down View the full article

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Starfinder: Afterlight's crew of spacefaring companions welcomes a new member: Preach, an insectoid Shirren mystic who protects an utterly adorable larva. Preach is voiced by award-winning actor, director, and performance capture artist Neil Newbon. Newbon previously announced that he is serving as the voice director for Starfinder: Afterlight. Since that announcement, fans have been eager to know if he would lend his iconic voice to the project, and now they have their answer. View the full article

There's no better time to settle down with some of the best horror games than Halloween. It almost feels like an obligatory way to celebrate the holiday at this stage. But nowadays horror comes in all shapes and sizes, meaning that there's something for everyone, even those who aren't fond of scares... Read more.View the full article