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The life of a news editor is a chaotic one. Sometimes there are days where nothing happens: the world spins on its axis and the videogame sphere remains calm for a day. Then there are weeks where it's big release after big release: Silksong, Borderlands 4, Bloodlines 2. And then there are days when an Escape from Tarkov parody, aptly titled Escape From Duckov, overtakes Battlefield 6 on Steam, beating the FPS game's player count to secure itself the fourth-place slot on Steam's 'most played' list. I won't lie to you, I love those kind of days. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: What are Savior Kills in Battlefield 6? How to repair vehicles in BF6 Best Battlefield 6 Portal codes - XP farm and bot lobby View the full article

Owners of the new Asus Xbox Ally X handheld may not have to put up with the foibles of Windows that we noted in our Xbox Ally X review for much longer, as an alternative OS is already looking very promising. A new version of the Linux-based Bazzite platform has been tested on the handheld, and it looks like this SteamOS-like system offers a considerable improvement over Windows on the device. While the Steam Deck still sits at the top of our best gaming handheld buying guide, if more devices adopted SteamOS, or a similar Linux-based platform, it could end up being usurped, especially as Valve's portable has far less processing power than many of the latest releases. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Save a huge $250 on an Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 in this extremely limited Amazon graphics card deal My Xbox Ally X testing shows why gaming laptops *****, and why Intel x Nvidia CPUs are such a big deal Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review - a great gaming handheld, but not because of Xbox View the full article

Looking for some affordable Pokémon cards? Right now, Best Buy is offering a box with three Temporal Forces packs for $13.99. That's about $4.60 a pack, and you also get a foil promo featuring Cleffa or Cyclizar. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Pokémon ****** Bolt ETBs and mini tins drop below market value for a short time All Legendary Pokémon and Mythical Pokémon in order Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution's best deck took everyone by surprise View the full article

ARC Raiders has quickly become a top-anticipated title after multiple very positive playtests, including last weekend's Server Slam that had almost 200,000 players online on Steam at its peak. The game's devs at Embark Studios came back with an update on the Server Slam this afternoon, thanking players for their participation, but also bringing some very useful information and an explanation as to why those pesky flying ARCs were so annoying. Image via Embark Studios "It turns out their awareness was a bit too high, allowing them to essentially see through trees and bushes," Embark said. "This made their vision unintentionally over-powered, but we’ve adjusted what they can see now, so expect a fairer fight at launch." This makes a lot of sense to me. The flying ARCs like the Wasp, Hornet, Snitch, or powerful Rocketeer felt a bit over-tuned in the Server Slam, so it's good to know that their vision may be taken down a notch in the full game. Other balancing changes will also be made, according to the dev. Embark also made note that player reports on stability problems helped the team find "even more solutions leading up to launch day to ensure a smooth launch experience," along with squashing bugs and helping to identify game balance with suggested improvements. One other area of note from the dev was the Dam Tower, which the studio saw "many of you bravely, and perhaps a little too easily" access, and so it will be fixed and tweaked for launch "to keep the challenge sharp." I have never been the biggest fan of extraction shooters, but ARC Raiders feels quite polished and fun, and I think that we may see some big numbers in the title when it launches on consoles and PC next week on Oct. 30. 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 ARC Raiders’ oppressive flying bots were inadvertently able to ‘see through trees and bushes’ in recent server slam playtest appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Bethesda has revealed an early teaser for some of the announcements to come during its Fallout Day community event, including new content for Fallout 76, special merchandise drops, and in-person fan meet-ups. Fallout has drawn in audiences across multiple decades, now spanning from video games to a hit television series, and the first reveals for Fallout Day 2025 are already sparking enthusiasm among fans. View the full article

Поклонники Splinter Cell не получали новых игр с 2013 года, когда вышла Splinter Cell: Blacklist. Несколько лет назад Ubisoft анонсировала ремейк самой первой части серии, но и с ним не всё идёт гладко — ни одного геймплейного кадра до сих пор не показали, первый геймдиректор покинул проект ещё несколько лет назад, а теперь, похоже, решил уволиться и второй. View the full article

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Only the first two episodes of Dispatch's eventual eight have been released so far, but it's safe to say I’m already quite invested in this unique narrative adventure, which feels like a spiritual successor to the Telltale Games of the 2010s. Half TV show, half puzzle game, this superpowered workplace comedy quickly captured my attention with its cavalcade of oddball characters, engaging minigames, and giggle-inducing dialogue. It’s too early to say where the story will lead across the next three weeks of its episodic release schedule (and we'll have a final, scored review at the end), but the threads AdHoc Studio are pulling on are immediately compelling, and I’m cautiously optimistic. Dispatch takes place in an alternative take on modern Los Angeles where superpowered beings, aliens, demons, and all manner of hyperpowered humanoids live amongst the regular folk. Naturally, some of these gifted beings use their powers for good, while others opt for a distinctly villainous approach. With so many supers roaming the streets, an organisation called the SDC has stepped in, launching an insurance-type racket that allows citizens to pay for the privilege of a powerful watchdog. One of the aforementioned good guys is the series’ protagonist, Robert Robertson — otherwise known as Mecha Man — whose heroic aspirations are quickly thwarted when a rogue explosive takes his suit out of commission and plops him into the role of a call centre worker at a small branch of the SDC. So far we've only experienced his first day on the job, but I’m already compelled by his predicament and curious to see how this desk job will impact his halcyon dreams of helping people. Dispatch is split into two distinct parts: most of the time you’ll be chatting through beautifully animated scenes, picking amusing dialogue options, and doing quick-time events like those seen in The Wolf Among Us or the Life is Strange series. Certain decisions trigger a heart-pounding ‘X Person remembered that’ notification at the top of the screen, which feels like a refreshing jolt of nostalgia in 2025. Crucially, though, I often couldn’t feel the weight of my decisions until I had already committed to them. So far, my choices haven’t seemed false or meaningless — I was frequently surprised by how even the most nonchalant comment could impact the tale, and only time will tell how considerable these ripple effects may become. The rest of your time in Dispatch is spent at work in the role of a titular Dispatcher, assigning superheroes to a variety of jobs. Unlike the animated sequences, these sections take place on a computer screen and resemble a point-and-click puzzle. Using your mouse and wits, you’ll monitor a city map where orange exclamation points periodically pop up with a timer, alerting you to various jobs SDC needs to handle efficiently. Each hero under your command has a stat matrix, similar to that seen in Pokémon, and as a job appears, you’ll receive a verbal description of the issue with aligned icons denoting the stats needed to successfully resolve it. I was frequently surprised by how even the most nonchalant comment could impact the tale. From here, your job is to match your best hero, or in some cases heroes, by their stats and personalities and then send them on their way. You'll be told right away whether you’ve passed or failed, with success earning you a stat boost you can apply to your hero for future shifts. It’s a moreish feedback loop that works well with the tonal complexity of the context surrounding it. Dispatch carefully balances your team’s tongue-in-cheek banter with the stressful necessity of saving citizens on time, which is a blast. That’s not all, though, as there’s a secondary hacking minigame folded into your workday. Here, you’ll roll a 3D object through a cybernetic maze as the clock ticks down, using arrow key inputs to forge a path towards the end goal. Given that these scenarios are often blended with an intense event happening across town, the stakes feel high, and it was easy to get absorbed in the fantasy. Dispatch’s ‘augmented episode’ approach is compelling so far — it helps that the script is so witty and satirically acerbic, and delivered well by its ensemble cast. As well as the puzzles in play, your team is another complication to your success. Robert Robertson is new to the job, so naturally, he’s not exactly running a gold star operation. The group you’re trying to control is entirely comprised of former villains who, after a life of crime, are trying to reintegrate into society. As you can likely imagine, it’s not going well. The concept of ethically murky superhumans has been explored across film and TV before, but Dispatch often diverts expectations through a steady mix of dirty jokes and sincere interactions that keep you on your toes. For example, in a meeting after my first shift, my boss, Blonde Blazer, asked why I had a bloody nose. Moments earlier, due to some potentially ill-advised decisions during a conversation, one of my ‘heroes’ promptly smacked me in the face. I had a choice here: I could snitch on her, or pretend everything was fine. Hoping not to get hit again, I chose not to fess up, which led to a warm interaction between myself and another member of the SDC. Dispatch could have chucked in another joke here for a cheap laugh, but it didn’t. This measured restraint imbues the world with a sense of realism that’s easy to get emotionally invested in. It's still early but, as of right now, I’m totally enthralled in this world. It helps that the pool of characters I’ve met so far have wormed their way into my heart, even when their attitudes stink. No one is one-dimensional, and while it’s unclear what’s hiding in their layers, it already feels like there is a lot to unpack. There’s Invisigal – formerly Invisibitch – a bratty, quippy menace escaping a dubious past voiced by Laura Bailey; the SDC leader Blonde Blazer played by Erin Yvette, whose noble front hides a world of insecurity; and Jeffrey Wright's Chase, a retired hero and potty-mouthed veteran of the game, just to name a few standouts. I would be remiss not to mention Robert here, too, who, thanks to Aaron Paul's emotive and nuanced performance, feels deeply flawed but lovably human. Just a quarter of the way through this story, it’s still too early to say where Dispatch might end up. It’s clear there’s lots still to come, from levelling up my heroes in the Dispatch minigame to living out Robert’s saviour fantasy after his accident. I'll be back with a scored review shortly after the release of the final episodes on November 12 – but, as of right now, I’m totally enthralled in this world, and I’m keen to get tangled up in Robert’s fractured personal life. View the full article

Bethesda has outlined what it has planned for this week’s Fallout Day broadcast. In a social media post, Bethesda said the broadcast, set for 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm *** tomorrow, October 23, will feature more on Fallout 76, Fallout Shelter, Fallout 4, and more. Specifically on Fallout 76, Bethesda will show more of the Burning Springs update. This big expansion, due out in December, sees Walton Goggins reprise his fan-favorite role as The Ghoul from the Fallout TV show. Fallout Shelter is also mentioned, as is Fallout 4 and Creations, which suggests the decade old role-playing game will get some new content soon. Creations are community created mods released officially for Bethesda’s video games. Elsewhere, there are new merch drops, community in-person events, and a post-show celebrating the community. There is no specific mention of the Fallout TV show, either. Season 2 is due out in December. There is no mention of any Fallout remaster, either. There are all sorts of rumors floating around about potential Fallout remakes now that The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is out the door (Fallout 3 Remastered was leaked back in 2023, but those plans may have changed). And we know Bethesda plans to eventually get to Fallout 5, albeit after The Elder Scrolls 6. October 23, 2077 is of course the day in the Fallout timeline the bombs fell, sparking The Great War that caused the irradiated wasteland fans of the franchise have been playing in over the last few decades. The last we heard on Fallout 5, by the way, was back in June 2024, when Bethesda Softworks head Todd Howard said he wasn’t interested in rushing it out the door. Howard opened up about the future of the hit post-apocalyptic RPG series during an interview with YouTube content creator MrMattyPlays. "For other Fallout games in the future, you know, obviously I can’t talk about those right now, but I would say, sort of rushing through them, or we kind of need to get stuff out that is different than the work we’re doing in 76… we don’t feel like we need to rush any of that," he said. "The Fallout TV show fills a certain niche in terms of the franchise and storytelling." The last mainline Fallout game was Fallout 4, which was released in 2015. DLC content for the entry was steadily released for PC and consoles over the next year, and in 2018, Bethesda launched its multiplayer-centered offshoot, Fallout 76. While fans slowly flocked to the West Virginia-set open-world RPG, it wasn’t until the premiere of Prime Video’s Fallout TV show that the Bethesda series leveled up in terms of attention. Still, Howard wouldn't budge when it came to desires for a substantial video game release. For him, it comes down to wanting to treat Bethesda's franchises with care. "Totally get the desire for a new kind of mainline single-player game," he said. "And look, those things take time. I don’t think it’s bad for people to miss things. We just want to get it right and make sure that everything we’re doing in a franchise, whether it’s Elder Scrolls, Fallout, or now Starfield, that those become meaningful moments for everybody who loved these franchises as much as we do." Wesley is Director, News at IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article

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Jurassic World Evolution 3 is here, with Frontier's dino park simulator aiming to build on the solid foundations laid by its two predecessors. Even with Frontier's track record of creating some of the best management games around, there's always the danger that any sequel could be too safe and samey; a cash grab that leans heavily on the love of the previous games and, in this case, the IP. Well, cast those concerns aside, as Jurassic World Evolution 3 has received glowing praise from fans. Going off of its initial user reviews on Steam, it's the best-rated entry in the series so far. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: All Jurassic World Evolution 3 dinosaurs list Jurassic World Evolution 3 guides, gameplay, and more Jurassic World Evolution 3 system requirements View the full article

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The Minecraft spear is an exciting addition, and it just got even more powerful thanks to some big balance changes from Mojang Studios. A new weapon isn't something we get every day, and the Mounts of Mayhem inclusion is one that's completely won my heart with its speed-based scaling and ability to close distances quickly. But balancing it has proved tough, and the second set of changes arriving in Minecraft snapshot 25w43a are even ******* than the first, and they make for exciting reading. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The best Minecraft texture packs October 2025 The best Minecraft seeds for 1.21.10 October 2025 Minecraft is now a fully fledged, dungeon-crawling fantasy RPG, thanks to Soulsteel View the full article

Publishing label No More Robots has announced their first self-developed project is close to release. The game in question is Cruise Control, a ship management title from some developers who have previously worked on Overcooked and the Mediatonic company, which was absorbed by Epic Games back in 2021. View the full article

The Breach update is live in No Man's Sky, and it brings Expedition 20 among a host of new content for players. The new expedition is now live at the time of writing on Oct. 22, and we already have a fair share of information about it. The most important thing is to start the next expedition from the Anomaly. The new expedition has a similar structure to the previous Corvette expedition. First, let's look at how to start the expedition. Table of contentsHow to start the Breach expedition in No Man's SkyAll Breach expedition rewards in No Man's SkyHow to start the Breach expedition in No Man's Sky If you have completed the previous Corvette expedition, you'll know what needs to be done. If you're new, don't worry. To start the expedition, you'll need to access the Anomaly.Use your spaceship to be in space, and then summon the Anomaly.Go inside and land your spaceship.Jump down, and go to the main entrance.The expedition terminal is located at the entrance.You can first check the tasks and the rewards of the expedition.Once you're ready, you can begin the expedition. As a precaution, make sure to create a new save to complete the expedition so that you can always return to your original save in case something goes wrong. Screenshot by Destructoid How to complete Breach (Expedition 20) in No Man's Sky The Breach event is divided into five phases, followed by a final phase. Phase 1TaskHow to CompleteCrew, AwakenLocate your starshipWings in the DarkLeave the planetBetween the StarsWarp to a new systemTimestamp 1Reach the 1st rendezvousDebris FieldAcquire a Debris RangefinderDoor to the StarsAssemble a Corvette-class starshipShipbreakingSearch the wreckage of a lost corvettePhase 2TaskHow to CompleteTimestamp 2Sign the second rendezvousZx?FL OVZ??EQzi?xte?en?u?StarspawnDestroy 20 asteroidsOperating DepthDeploy a submarineDescentReach ocean depths of 1,001 uTemptationCollect 5 Sea GlassGentle GiantsRecord an underwater creature over 10kgPhase 3TaskHow to CompleteTimestamp 3Sign the third rendezvousZATLA?SEUM MKEEZAzi?xte?en?u?They FeedKill 10 Biological HorrorsFriends in Odd PlacesAdopt an anomalous floating companionDerelictionCompletely explore a derelict freighterTendrilsPurge 5 Hungering TendrilsMetamorphosisCrush a vile grubPhase 4TaskHow to CompleteTimestamp 4Reach the fourth rendezvousFKM?S KZ EU?PZSzi?xte?en?u?Shard of the StormCollect 7 Storm CrystalsThermal PowerCollect 8 Crystal SulphideRadianceHarvest 16 Radiant ShardsLunar ClusterSurvey all moons of a gas giantNo Time for CautionDive into ****** HolePhase 5TaskHow to CompleteTimestamp 5Reach the fifth rendezvousFKM?S KZ EU?PZSzi?xte?en?u?DwarfedDiscover 8 animal lifeforms on Gisto MinorSpacewreckGather 256 Polished Stones from Relic WorldsOne, ZeroAssemble a complete fossil exhibitApertureCatch 5 varieties of fishHiddenHidden 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 No Man’s Sky Expedition 20 (Breach) guide appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Battlefield 6 has offered a glimpse at its upcoming Season 1 offerings in a brand-new trailer. The new footage shows off the new maps and modes that will be available in Battlefield 6's Season 1, which is set to begin on October 28. View the full article

The first Battlefield 6 Season 1 trailer is here, revealing a first look at the new Blackwell Fields and Eastwood maps, new weapons, and more. EA and Battlefield Studios published the debut trailer for the Season 1 update ahead of its launch next week, October 28. The two-minute video shows off glimpse of the team’s plans to keep Battlefield 6 content flowing following its strong October 10 launch for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S. "Blackwell Fields spans besieged facilities and homesteads under a burning horizon, supporting all combat sizes with land and air," an official description for the new Battlefield 6 Season 1 maps says. "Eastwood turns a quiet villa and golf retreat into a frontline, with land vehicles and helicopters in play." Today’s Battlefield 6 Season 1 trailer shows off first gameplay on the Blackwell Fields map and Eastwood map, but it also serves as an update for content fans have already been told to expect. BF Studios previously shared a roadmap for its first seasonal content run earlier this month, revealing three waves of updates that are set to roll out from next week through December 9. Things kick off with the Rogue Ops update next week, starting with highlights like Blackwell Fields, the Strikepoint mode, Traverser Mark 2 vehicle, GGH-22 pistol, SOR-300SC carbine, Mini Scout sniper rifle, rail cover & LPVO attachments, and more. California Resistance content then follows November 18, bringing the Eastwood map and Sabotage limited-time mode, as well as a trio of new weapons. Finally, Empire State gets the Ice Lock makeover with the Winter Offensive update December 9. We know it includes at least one new tool in the form of the Ice Climbing Axe melee weapon. Players have spent the weeks since launch combing over every weapon attachment, challenge, and camo Battlefield 6 already has to offer. When the community isn't recreating Call of Duty maps in Portal or using the Engineer class' repair tool to draw on walls mid-match, they've mostly spent their time encouraging EA and BF Studios to make tweaks to the overall experience. One recent change saw the developers outline a plan to address feedback regarding challenges, XP, and progression. Today’s Battlefield 6 Season 1 trailer homes in on the content dropping throughout the next month. While we wait to see more, you can read about how EA and BF Studios are keeping tabs on the war between “zoomers” and “battledads.” You can also catch up on the recent decision to reduce Conquest ticket sizes, which was quickly reverted following fan outcry. 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

A new trailer for Battlefield 6highlights content coming in Season 1, which will include new maps, modes, and more. Blackwell Fields and a Southern California map called Eastwood will join the map rotation, while a 4v4 mode called Strikepoint and a Sabotage mode are set to provide new ways to play. Season 1 will arrive on October 28. View the full article

If you're still waiting to upgrade your graphics card, this gaming GPU deal on Amazon can't be ignored. You can grab an Asus TUF Gaming Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 OC Edition card for just $1,349.95, saving $250 against the usual price of the card. You'll need to be quick, though, as there are limited units available. If you want to grab what we consider to be one of the best graphics card picks for gamers, now is a great time to jump on this deal. The Asus TUF GeForce RTX 5080 OC comes with a boosted clock speed of 2,700MHz alongside the expected 16GB of GDDR7 memory and access to the latest Nvidia DLSS 4 tech, including multi-frame gen. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Asus Xbox Ally X has just been tested with Bazzite, and it basically turns it into a supercharged Steam Deck My Xbox Ally X testing shows why gaming laptops *****, and why Intel x Nvidia CPUs are such a big deal Asus ROG Xbox Ally X review - a great gaming handheld, but not because of Xbox View the full article

Многие поклонники Bethesda считают, что Starfield могла бы получиться более знаковой игрой, если бы у команды Тодда Говарда было больше времени на разработку. Спустя два года после релиза громкой RPG к этим обсуждениям решил присоединиться бывший продюсер Bethesda Брюс Несмит — он же ведущий дизайнер The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim и сценарист квестов последних Fallout. View the full article

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