How do you complete The Brain Benders of Auntie's Choice in The Outer Worlds 2? When you reach Eden, your main aim is to infiltrate the Vox Relay to chase down De Vries. To accomplish this task, we recommend completing some side quests to make your journey to the base as easy as possible. As part of your The Outer Worlds 2 adventure, you'll meet Minister Milverstreet in Fairfield, and he'll promise to help get you into the Vox Relay if you persuade Vigilant Hogarth and the inhabitants of Westport to relocate to Fairfield. Be warned: you'll need to unlock particular Outer Worlds 2 skills and Outer Worlds 2 traits before you kick off the quest. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Outer Worlds 2 map - all planets and locations The Outer Worlds 2 The Saboteur of Paradise quest guide How to get double jump in The Outer Worlds 2 View the full article
Amid the live-service bombast of heavy-hitters such Diablo 4, Path of Exile, and PoE 2, Titan Quest 2 has so far been everything I wanted from a sequel to the classic 2006 ARPG. Grimlore Games has built a beautiful world that I love to be in, contributing massively to the fantasy of becoming a noble hero like the great tales of Greek mythology. Combat feels weighty and meaningful, the mastery system has me pondering builds in a manner unique among its peers, and the whole experience is condensed and completable, rather than a grind that sprawls into the endless horizon. It was just missing one thing: me. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Titan Quest 2 chapter two makes drops more exciting in the Greek fantasy ARPG Titan Quest 2 system requirements Titan Quest 2 roadmap plots out early access updates for the Greek fantasy ARPG View the full article
Speaking during Intel's Q3 2025 earnings call, Tan outlined the company's future plans for its client, server, and foundry businesses. On the client side, Intel will launch the Core Ultra 200S Plus Arrow Lake Refresh series in early 2026, followed by Nova Lake later in the year. Read Entire Article View the full article
Halo is looking for a fresh start, and today’s 2025 Halo Project Update livestream could give it just that. Nearly four years removed from the launch of Halo Infinite, gaming fans from every corner of the industry are looking to today’s Halo World Championship 2025 festivities for a sneak peek at the future of the flagship Xbox franchise. What exactly the developers at Halo Studios (formerly known as 343 Industries) have cooking remains to be seen, but judging by a tease shared late last month, it sounds like the Halo universe could soon head into uncharted territory. “Like last year we’ll be on the Main Stage to talk about it but this year we’ve also got a ‘deep dive’ panel planned for the Community Stage that you won’t want to miss,” Halo Studios said in a Halo Waypoint post last month. The Halo World Championship 2024 presentation served as fans’ introduction to Halo in Unreal Engine 5, setting the series up for a new direction. We’ll keep track of everything Microsoft and Halo Studios have to announce at the 2025 Halo Project Update stream here, so be sure to check in when the presentation begins at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET for all of the latest news. Developing… 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
RV There Yet? has peaked at 51,141 concurrent players on 24 October 2025 within the release week. View charts and more statistics on our website.View the full article
The Big Fella Evolution could be your best way to spend 25,000 coins in FC 26, and more so if you need a new midfielder. The latest evolution kicks off the Ultimate Scream celebration and upgrades a CDM of your choice. Let's look at the best options for the evolution based on the upgrades on offer. Table of contentsFC 26 The Big Fella Evolution requirementsFC 26 The Big Fella Evolution upgradesBest players to use in The Big Fella EvolutionFC 26 The Big Fella Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of The Big Fella Evolution in FC 26. Overall: Max 84PlayStyle: Max 10Not Rarity: World Tour Silver StarsPosition: CDMFC 26 The Big Fella Evolution upgrades The evolution has four levels of upgrades, and there are certain conditions to fulfil. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +5|85Pace: +5|80Passing: +5|83Heading Acc.: +12|88Roles: Deep-Lying Playmaker+ Level 2 upgrades Interceptions: +8|85Long Shots: +5|86Def. Aware: +8|85Shot Power: +5|86Slide Tackle: +6|84Stand Tackle: +8|85 Level 3 upgrades Aggression: +8|85Stamina: +10|87Strength: +12|87Weak Foot: +1|4PlayStyles: Enforcer|5Roles: Holding+ Level 4 upgrades Balance: +5|83Jumping: +12|88Reactions: +5|83PlayStyles: Bruiser|5Roles: Box Crasher++ Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game. Level 2 upgrade requirements Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 3 upgrade requirements Score 2 goals with your active EVO player in any mode.Play 2 matches in any mode using your active EVO player in game. 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 in game.Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.Best players to use in The Big Fella Evolution Here are some of my best recommendations for inclusion in the evolution. Leandro Paredes Ratings ReloadAurelien TchouameniRuben Loftus-CheekEduardo CamavingaKhephren ThuramLeon GoretzkaTyler Morton Ratings ReloadJames Ward-Prowse World Tour 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 the FC 26 The Big Fella Evolution appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Dispatch, produced by AdHoc Studio, has put out its first two episodes. And if I can tell you anything, it's that it's better than most full-blown hundred-million-dollar TV productions, both in terms of storytelling and, most surprisingly, the animation. Being so good in all aspects, I had to go back in time and revisit those games that made AdHoc into what it is today, then functioning under the Telltale Games umbrella before it went dark. Not being much of a fan of either Borderlands or The Walking Dead, I naturally chose the one game that I adored as a kid: The Wolf Among Us, based on the Fables IP from DC's comics. And man, it's been a decade since I last fired it up, but one thing hasn't changed at all. The game is still, to this day, absolute perfection. The art direction is breathtaking. Image via Telltale Games Usually, when I go back and take another look at stuff I loved as a kid, I would end up not liking it at all. Most recently, I binge-watched a lot of my childhood classic movies, including Terminator 1, a film I saw countless times as a wee lad. However, I would come to find out that the movie isn't actually that good and that I am misremembering many of its scenes, replaying them in my mind as some pinnacle of cinema that they ultimately never were. But when it comes to The Wolf Among Us, I find myself equally excited about the mysterious and intriguing story about murders in Fabletown, the reimagining of various fairytales and characters, the deep and dark and conflicted nature of its protagonist, Bigby (Big Bad) Wolf. Every aspect of the world, the story, the visuals, still enthralls me, makes me want to continue playing and uncover a story that I had already experienced and can predict. The gameplay elements, though light, also lend themselves perfectly to a more laid-back experience where following the narrative itself takes precedence, though the quick-time events do bring the player into the fold every now and again. I actually like the QTEs in The Wolf Among Us more than I do in Dispatch, but the latter includes new and unique mini-games and other elements that TWAU does not have. And though the animations are far simpler, even for the time, The Wolf Among Us manages to convey emotion and character a lot better than most contemporary games, chiefly due to its focus on facial expression and reaction. Whether a character is happy, sad, angry, or anything else, the game makes it its job to truthfully and clearly state that through animation, emphasizing the "show, don't tell" rule of narrative to the utmost. The Wolf Among Us gives a completely different take on fables and fairy tales. Image via Telltale Games I haven't ever played a game like The Wolf Among Us since. Well, at least until Dispatch. But even this latter does not offer that same feeling, a similar vibe. It's its own thing, shares a lot of DNA with its predecessors, but The Wolf Among Us truly is a one-of-a-kind game that could've gotten a sequel (AdHoc even wrote a full script for it) if it weren't for, as always, money problems. Telltale has since been revived, and with it, the prospects of TWAU 2 have also been resurrected. But we haven't heard anything of it in years, and given that it's not being handled by the most talented team for this kind of game, I'm not so confident it could ever match the first. That is, if it does come out. So, yes, The Wolf Among Us stands firm as one of the greatest games of all time, and a wild ride that you can only ever take for the first time once, but one that still never gets dull. 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 Dispatch has me revisiting The Wolf Among Us after a decade, and there’s still nothing quite like it out there appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Multiple reports are now pointing to Battlefield 6's free-to-play battle royale mode coming next week as a shadowdrop, so the industry is on edge in waiting. Rumors about the mode's release have been swirling for weeks, and video leaks of the playtest in Battlefield Labs have inspired hope and excitement for players. But as for what the game is actually called, that's a different story entirely. Image via EA The Battlefield 6 battle royale mode will be called Battlefield: RedSec, according to Battlefield and Call of Duty news account ModernWarzone, who has been leading the charge on reporting unconfirmed info about the mode that he says will also be free-to-play. Industry reporter and leaker Tom Henderson also said this morning that he "can now independently verify" that BF6's BR mode will be coming on Oct. 28, and that it will be a shadowdrop with no prior announcement this Tuesday. "RedSec" doesn't really roll off the tongue, especially when compared to other popular titles in the genre like Warzone or Fortnite, so I'm sure the general gaming public will tilt their heads a bit at it. But honestly, if the game mode is fun, then the name itself probably won't matter in the long run. I'm admittedly not the biggest Battlefield fan, but since this mode will reportedly be free-to-play, there's no downside to giving it a try if and when it does drop next week. It feels as though the gaming industry has veered away from BR's in recent years and more towards extraction shooters when it comes to hyped up releases, but this could easily blow up in a big way when it comes to popularity if it's received right by fans. [Hidden Content] If you had any gaming plans next week (such as full releases for games like ARC Raiders and The Outer Worlds 2), then maybe leave a spot in your calendar to potentially try out what could be the next big thing in the gaming world. 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 mode reportedly has a terrible name, so I hope it’s at least fun appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
With how the state of the gaming industry is nowadays, nothing comes as a surprise. All sorts of titles have risen through the ranks and conquered the market, but if you were to tell me a game about ducks with guns beating AAA behemoths, I'd never believe you. But that is exactly what has happened. Escape from Duckov, a strange extraction shooter that puts you in control of a duck in what seems a post-apocalyptic, heavily-militarized world, has smashed through Steam's concurrent player charts and even managed to beat Battlefield 6. The title peaked at over 260,000 players (thanks SteamDB), briefly overtaking EA's blockbuster to become the third-most popular shooter on the platform, just slightly behind PUBG, which is free-to-play. The weirdest game ever. Screenshot by Destructoid And yes, Duckov is a paid title, which only adds to the layers of mystery as to how this game managed to become so popular. However, it is a big thing in China at the moment, which could be contributing to the game's sudden and sharp rise, as well as its huge dips the closer we are to ******** evening hours. That's just a theory, but a probable one. Even so, Escape from Duckov came out of nowhere, catching us all by surprise with its super weird style. We gave it a 7, praising the game for being unique, but criticizing its many drawbacks, not least because we couldn't understand who the audience for such a thing might be. Many people, it'd turn out, but I still have no clue as to why you'd be paying to play this instead of a proper extraction shooter. Games really do work in mysterious ways. 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 Ducks with guns are taking over Steam, and not even Battlefield 6 can stand up to them appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
A Borderlands 4 player with three Level 50 Vault Hunters just received their first phosphene weapon in the game. Phosphene (or "shiny," as most players call them) weapons are ultra-rare versions of legendary guns that permanently unlock a unique skin for said weapon. While they don't offer any gameplay benefits, they have still become one of Borderlands 4's most coveted items, no doubt due to their extreme rarity. View the full article
What if Balatro was a slot machine instead of a deck of cards? What if Jimbo was replaced by creatures out of your scariest D&D campaign? And what if you could play this game right now? I'm (very loosely) describing Slots and Daggers, the next game that I already know I won't put down for months on end. While it and Balatro both deserve places on our list of the best roguelike games (setting my stall out early here), imagine you've moved away from the weird Blackjack table and taken a seat in front of a particularly strange one-armed bandit in this messed up casino where the only thing you gamble with is your time. Read the rest of the story... View the full article
Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy director Naoki Hamaguchi has good news for anyone worried that its concluding act would strip out elements in response to pushback against the scale of FF7 Rebirth. The second part of the series is absolutely packed to the brim with side activities and world intel points to discover, and while some of those are spectacular, others can feel like busywork, at times. But there's a place for a little busywork, especially if it's optional, and it sounds like we can expect a pretty full checklist when FF7 Remake part 3 arrives. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy's director says Rebirth wasn't too long, you're just too busy Grab Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth at its cheapest price ever on PC The first Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth patch notes take aim at the shaky performance View the full article
The pursuit of trying to create a truly portable, slim, lightweight laptop that can deliver proper gaming performance is one that has been undertaken for years now, with only stuttering success along the way. The Razer Blade 14, though, is one of the best attempts we've yet seen. It's expensive, but it's really, really good, so long as battery life isn't your biggest priority. Leaping straight onto our best gaming laptop guide as the best slim 14-inch model, it delivers solid gaming performance from its surprisingly elegant and light chassis. To find out just why this Razer laptop is so good - and where it still has a few shortcomings - just read on below. [site_jumplinks] Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best PC joystick 2025 - top flight and space sim sticks At $89.99, this 144Hz Asus gaming monitor is an absolute steal Best PC fan 2025 View the full article
A seemingly minor Counter-Strike 2 update has completely upended the game's skins market. Valve's free-to-play shooter is just as, if not more, known for its cosmetics marketplace as it is for its actual gameplay, with many rare items reaching exorbitant prices. Now, some Counter-Strike 2 skins have tanked in value after the recent patch. View the full article
Megabonkis easily one of the most popular indie games to release in 2025, giving players countless hours of fun bonking enemies, climbing the leaderboards, and of course, completing the game's various challenges. These challenges range from the relatively easy to the absurdly difficult, but each one can be completed using the right strategy. View the full article
Mizuta-san is best known as the current Japanese VA for Doraemon, which also makes her an indirect successor to the first Japanese Monokuma VA. View the full article
The Plants vs. Zombies remaster arrived earlier this week, and PC Gamer's resident green thumb warrior Chris Livingston was quite taken by it, predicting that he's likely to sink another hundred hours or so into it on his Steam Deck. The reception is much less warm on Steam, though, where fewer than half of the current user reviews are positive... Read more.View the full article
It's been just over 20 years since I started playing what is now Old School Runescape. A tremendous amount has changed in that time, as Gielinor's borders have expanded, providing entirely new adventures to embark on in one of the best MMOs. For the first time in its history, its world map has been completely filled in, waving farewell to the last of the ****** boxes that have punctuated it over the years. Although Gielinor's overworld is, for now at least, a known quantity, there's still a vast ocean of blue tiles to explore. Even back in the day, forum threads were rife with rumors about the possibility of sailing being added as a skill, granting the means to weigh anchor and uncover what the sea has to offer. Two decades, countless memes, official April Fool's jokes, and even a failed poll or two later, and Sailing is finally upon us. Ahead of its launch on November 19, Jagex trio Kieren Charles (design director), Ed Pilkington (principal narrative designer), and Elena Nordmark (senior game designer) pulled back the curtain and took me behind the scenes. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: OSRS dev says Sailing update won't follow up on the "perfection" of Sea Shanty 2 OSRS's new event isn't what I had on my bingo card, but I'm not complaining Best Old School Runescape settings for PC View the full article
EA Sports has revealed Team 1 of FC 26’s Ultimate Scream promo, featuring the likes of Vini Jr, Rafael Leao and Saeed Al Owairan. Read more View the full article
How do you complete For Whom The Bridge Tolls in The Outer Worlds 2? On Eden, the game's first planet, you're tasked with chasing De Vries to the Vox Relay. Along the way, you may run into Senior Warden Weintraut on the bridge, adding the 'For Whom The Bridge Tolls' side quest to your journal. It's a tricky quest with multiple parts, so here's a walkthrough of what you need to do and where you need to go. Warden Weintraut tells you that they'll only give you access to the bridge to the Vox Relay if you bring two people to be executed. The Outer Worlds 2 pits a few factions against each other, hence the death penalty. Before you head out, check out the Outer Worlds 2 skills and Outer Worlds 2 perks you'll want to unlock to make your adventure easier. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Where to find Abbot's Universal Key in The Outer Worlds 2 The Outer Worlds 2 The Saboteur of Paradise quest guide All The Outer Worlds 2 flaws we've seen so far View the full article
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The hybrid action RPG will combine dungeon exploration actions with a bakery management system and a rhythm mini-game. View the full article