On October 18, the Halloween-inspired Hallow's End event returned to World of Warcraft with new cosmetic rewards for players to earn for a limited time. The new World of Warcraft rewards are based around the seasonal boss of Hallow's End, the Headless Horseman, as players can earn new editions of his weapons, armor, and notorious mount for their collections. View the full article
During Tokyo Game Show 2025, we had the chance to talk with both dev teams about what went into deciding the characters for each half of the collaboration. View the full article
MSI recently released EZ PC Builder, a generative AI chatbot that guides users who are building custom PCs. Early tests show that while the assistant can offer basic advice, it can fall short when discussing the finer details of PC components. Read Entire Article View the full article
ARC Raiders is currently hosting an open beta, allowing anyone and everyone to hop in and try the game out less than two weeks ahead of release. I also fired the game up for the first time, and while the gameplay is beyond stellar, one feature really struck me. And that, folks, is the game's menus. Made to feel connected with the game's world and to act as portals into various aspects of its overarching narrative, ARC Raiders' menus are not just bland texts on a screen with the occasional animated background. They are interactive narrative pieces that take you from one place to the next, either immersing yourself in the underground civilization of Speranza or one of the story's many characters. The very main menu gives you an overview of your character's looks and lets you ****** up, but places you within a thrilling, bustling market with people walking around and enjoying what little life they have amid a total collapse of topside nations. Switching to another tab places you in a birds-eye perspective of what seems a town square, with characters occupying select parts of it, which you can, of course visit. ARC Raiders' menus might not be 2010-level, but they're beyond most games of our time. Screenshot by Destructoid The characters serve two functions: beyond being in a world and story whose details they help reveal, they serve as vendors who provide a range of services and even quests that, again, add to the narrative. You can also visit your character's private quarters, where you can level up, but also see the circumstances in which they live and get a better grasp of their background and their own personal story. Every part of the many menus in the game serves a purpose and is not purely utilitarian, with just text on a screen and maybe some cosmetic background stuff to make it less boring. Most games today don't even have that last bit, often just giving you some bland menus to navigate with music playing and the game's title screen hanging above. It's boring, uninspired, and has no real purpose in the game, which was by no means true even just a decade ago. Your character's room informs their history, which, of course, you can shape however you want. Screenshot by Destructoid A few months ago, I revisited some games from some 12-13 years ago, chiefly Remember Me, whose menus were so wild and imaginative, even if they made the menu navigation a tad bit more tedious. Most titles of the time did similar things, from major hits like Assassin's Creed to smaller indie efforts. It's something that always elevated the overall experience, adding layers to games as an art form and rejecting utilitarianism in favor of creativity. However, as things often tend to do, we've gravitated towards simplicity, with many aspects of game design dumbed down for whatever reason. In this sense, ARC Raiders stands out, having pursued a vision of art and soul rather than fulfilling basic functionalities, which is something I deeply appreciate. The game's hyperrealist, sort of 80s-inspired style is great by itself, and this is just an extra cherry on top. I hope games return to the old approach of making every bit of a game serve a purpose, with all the detail and artistry that comes with it. Otherwise, we'll end up like how our cities and architecture did: whole in function, devoid of form. 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 has brought back a long-forgotten game feature and I’m delighted appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Autosave in Pokémon games isn't a new feature, but things can be pretty frustrating in Legends Z-A due to how the mechanic has been implemented. Table of contentsCan you turn off autosaves in Pokémon Legends Z-A?How to use manual save in Pokémon Legends Z-ACan you turn off autosaves in Pokémon Legends Z-A? As of writing, there's no known way to turn off the autosave feature. It comes enabled by default, much like previous games in the series. However, you don't get the chance to disable the feature in Legends Z-A. It will always remain active on its own, saving your in-game progression after regular intervals. I am unsure as to why Gamefreak made this change in Legends ZA. While auto save was present, having the ability to turn it off felt welcome at all times. In fact, it was the popular choice for me and many in the community. Screenshot via Destructoid How to use manual save in Pokémon Legends Z-A You can manually save your game to prevent loss of any in-game progression. Unlike auto saves, manual saves can be created at any given moment (except when you're in the middle of a battle). As long as you can pause the game, you should be able to create a manual save. To create a manual save, press the X button on your Switch/Switch 2. Then press the R button to save your progress manually. You can then quit the game or close the menu to continue your 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 Can you turn off autosave in Pokémon Legends Z-A? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The FC 26 Ratings Reloaded Duo Pick 3 SBC features two fantastic cards for Ultimate Team players to obtain, but they can select only one of them. The latest Ratings Reloaded Duo Pick SBC features Real Madrid star Dean Huijsen and Arsenal talent Riccardo Calafiori. Both cards appear to have excellent stats, but only one can be taken from the SBC. First, let's look at how you can complete the challenge in the cheapest fashion possible. Table of contentsFC 26 Ratings Reloaded Duo Pick 3 SBC tasksFC 26 Ratings Reloaded Duo Pick 3 SBC solutionsWhich one should you pickFC 26 Ratings Reloaded Duo Pick 3 SBC tasks The Ratings Reloaded Duo Pick 3 SBC has two tasks, and here are their requirements. LaLiga Min. 1 Players from: LALIGA EA SPORTSMin. 1 Players: Team of the WeekMin. Team Rating: 84 Premier League Min. 1 Players from: Premier LeagueMin. Team Rating: 85FC 26 Ratings Reloaded Duo Pick 3 SBC solutions LaLiga Any 84-rated TOTW itemEgurrola 84Pavard 84Viggosdottir 84Zubimendi 83Gakpo 84Beerensteyn 84Dali 83Sorloth 84Joao Cancelo 84de Vrij 84 Premier League McCabe 87Girma 85Pavard 84Schlotterbeck 85Maanum 84Cuthbert 85Lookman 84Gireli 85Zaccagni 84Bernardo Silva 84De Paul 84Which one should you pick The first deciding factor should be the requirements of your squad. While Calafiori can play as a CB, he is kitted as an LB. Huijsen has the better playstyles and defensive stats to shine as a CB. If I have to compare purely based on stats, Calafiori looks better in certain areas. More positions.Has Fullback+ at LB, which is the meta choice. Huijsen sadly lacks Defender+, which is what most players use.The presence of Long Ball, Aerial Fortress and Bruiser works well in the LB position, and also allows you to work with him as a CB if the need arises. Ultimately, neither item is absolutely 'broken' in terms of their stats, roles, and playstyles, but Calafiori appears to offer better returns in terms of the fodder you'll invest. 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 Huijsen vs Calafiori: Who to take from FC 26 Ratings Reloaded Duo Pick 3 SBC appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream, a 1995 video game based on a short story of the same name, has received an update out of the blue, making the game more intuitive and fun to play on various modern systems, because some developers still value old titles. Nightdive Studios, known for its acquisitions and subsequent patches of old and abandoned games, has updated I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream, a point-and-click game based on Harlan Ellison's short story of the same name. Ellison himself worked on the game, first released in 1995, and provided his voice for the AI antagonist AM. The story is considered a seminal work of science fiction, with Ellison himself praised as one of the biggest figures in the genre, alongside the greatest of the great like Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Dan Simmons, Frank Herbert, and Philip K. ***** (among others). The game itself, played like a point-and-click adventure, has garnered a cult following over the past three decades, with many praising its themes and atmosphere, which is no surprise given the author's involvement. An absolute classic. Image by Cyberdreams Now, Nightdive has stepped in to make the game more readily available to modern audiences, patching up its technical backend and adding "modern menu options," "improved controller support," a set of achievements "to encourage exploration and extend replayability," extra content, and cloud saving. Not a comprehensive set of changes, but one that'll fundamentally alter how we can play it on our "advanced" machines that just so happen to crap the bed when trying to run old software. This "definitive update," as the studio calls it, came basically out of nowhere, and fans have responded overwhelmingly positively to the news. There's something about seeing developers actually care about the vast library of games that have brought the industry to this point, where it accounts for a large chunk of all entertainment, especially in terms of how much money it generates. I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream is, ironically, a warning for our kind who pursue limitless progress and seek to optimize warfare in particular through the use of rapidly developed technologies like AI, that might one day spell the end of us. It's a horrifying story, and a hyperbolic one, true, but still one to take into account when looking at how we're approaching human-like artificial intelligence. 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 A 30-year-old game receives a ‘definitive’ patch out of nowhere, because some developers are just that based appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
I loved my time with Two Point Museum, which reviewer and PC Gamer features producer Mollie Taylor and I agree may be Two Point Studios' best game yet. I took a break from it to let the updates roll in, so imagine my puzzled delight when I returned to find the latest update for this cozy museum tycoon game is a sizable crossover with horde-pummeling powerhouse Vampire Survivors... Read more.View the full article
As the legal battle between World of Warcraft developer Blizzard and popular private server network Turtle WoW continues, the group responsible for its creation has called on Blizzard to "consider establishing a formal ecosystem for licensing fan-run community servers." Turtle WoW's leadership suggests that adopting official support for such projects would benefit the MMORPG, drawing comparisons to other similar situations with the likes of GTA 5, Fortnite, The Elder Scrolls, and EverQuest. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: World of Warcraft mod WeakAuras "isn't compatible" with Blizzard's new direction World of Warcraft Midnight stamps out combat mods, but DBM is ready to adapt The best WoW addons October 2025 View the full article
Nespin are the first obtainable race in Absolvement that aren't available in character creation right away but are instead unlocked via a quest. It's a pretty straightforward quest available right away from the main HUB. Here's how to unlock the Nespin Race in Absolvement. Table of contentsAbsolvement Nespin Race Unlock GuideAbsolvement Nespin Race ShowcaseAbsolvement Nespin Race Unlock Guide Video by Destructoid You can unlock the Nespin race in Absolvement by going to the Bat statue in the main HUB area. Follow the video above and go into the cave with the Soul Tree and stick to the right until you reach the bat statue. Then interact and talk to the statue and accept the quest using the first dialogue option. The quest to unlock the Nespin race requires you to get 20 Blood Masses which drop from Blood Mage enemies in the Blood Citadel/Sanguine Citadel aka the Blood Dungeon. Now all you have to do is start up a Dungeon run alone or with friends, get the Blood Dungeon variation and kill the Blood Mages (They have red coat and Blood-themed skills) who drop Blood Masses. Image by Destructoid Repeat this for enough times until you farm 20 Blood Masses and then go back to the Bat statue in the hub area. Turn in the quest with the first dialogue option and you'll unlock the bat-like Nespin race. They now become available as a Race option during character creation in your other slots. Note that it doesn't replace your current race in your current slot. Basically, it means that if you want to play Nespin, you'll have to make a new slot for it. Nespin Race Description: A bloodthirsty cavern dweller that prioritizes fast, abrupt movements to evade hazards while also using echolocation to find prey. A once incredibly rare sight in this age has begun showing up more and more often recently; maybe you can find something pointing as to why? Absolvement Nespin Race Showcase Image by Destructoid Nespin in Absolvement get the following abilities: Active Skill : Emit a supersonic screech highlighting enemies within 25 studs for 10 seconds and dealing 1.5 Physical Damage. Core Passive #1 : You can double jump every 2 seconds out of combat and every 5 seconds in combat. Core Passive #2 : You get an improved Q/Dash that allows you to evade even while casting spells or using light attacks. Debuffs : Your iFrames from dashing are 15% shorter, dash cooldown is 15% longer and you are unable to cancel dashes. Check out how Nespin compare to the other options in our Absolvement Race Tier List. That's it for my guide on how to get the Nespin Race in Absolvement. Check out the Absolvement Trello for more info on the game. The post How to Get Nespin Race in Absolvement appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Dungeons and Dragons supports plenty of third-party sourcebooks and settings, and most focus on cool lore or sprawling campaign adventures. Not so for Esper the Bard's Gauntlet Runner setting for Mythic Doom. This is not a setting for slow-paced exploration or deep character introspection. This is a gritty fight for survival, as players must brave dungeons that will most likely end with tossed character sheets. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: DnD's new way to cast spells is absolutely ridiculous, and I love it DnD rival Chaosium resurrects its "masterpiece" tabletop RPG with a new 'classic' edition Dungeons and Dragons alignments explained View the full article
A fresh batch of fixes for Proton Experimental to run Windows games on Linux / SteamOS + Steam Deck arrived October 17th so here's all that's new. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article
For a limited time, Amazon is offering AMD's Ryzen 9 9900X3D for just $499, a $100 discount that improves its value proposition compared to the processors ranked immediately above and below it. The deal echoes the ongoing offer for MSI's two-fan Nvidia RTX 5070. Read Entire Article View the full article
People say it about most years, but 2015 really was an incredible year for video games. With GOTY contenders like The Witcher 3, Bloodborne, and Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, it was hard to go wrong with any of the year's best. My absolute favorite game of the year, however, has never gotten the same amount of attention. View the full article
The ****** Ops 7 Zombies mode is getting some big overhauls, and there's great news if you're as eager as I am to try out the old-school Cursed mode. In a post-beta Q and A, Treyarch design director Kevin Drew is joined by lead game designers Steve Bianchi and Mark Maestas to discuss feedback from the playtest and what's changing for launch. Saw trap spam is on the chopping block, and a special HUD is incoming, as the team discusses which enemies from BO6 Zombies have made the cut for its new FPS game. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best ****** Ops 7 Ryden 45K loadout Best ****** Ops 7 M10 Breacher loadout Call of Duty ****** Ops 7 confirms "minimal" SBMM for multiplayer modes View the full article
After waiting more than six years with barely any updates, Hollow Knight: Silksong finally released on September 4. The game was hand-crafted by Team Cherry to meet the studio's vision for the title: a challenging but doable Soulslike Metroidvania platformer. View the full article
Battlefield 6is a surprisingly well-optimized game, but on PC, getting the most out of its performance can be tricky. With a long list of complicated settings, you'd be forgiven for not knowing which ones are impacting your frame rate the most. Thanks to Digital Foundry, however, there's now a clear answer to this quandary. View the full article
Pokémon Legends Z-A has its fair share of Gift Pokémon that you can obtain by completing different quests. These Pokémon are different from the standard ones that you can catch from Wild Zones. Infact, you don't have to capture them at all, and they can be obtained by completing various tasks. This guide will provide you with all the Pokémon you can receive as gifts in Legends ZA. Complete list of Gift Pokémon in Pokémon Legends Z-A The table below has all the information about every Gift Pokémon and how to obtain them. NameTypeLevelLocationHow to ObtainChikoritaGrass5Lumiose CityOne of the three starters that you can obtain after defeating Pancham. TepigFire5Lumiose CityOne of the three starters that can be obtained once you defeat Pancham. TotodileWater5Lumiose CityOne of the three starters on offer you unlock after the introductory battle against Pancham. ChespinGrass14Academie EtoilePart of the Side Mission 7. Defeat the Chespin three times to add it to your party. FennekinFire14Magenta Sector 2During the Get Well, Fennekin quest, you'll encounter a Fennekin who is sick. Find a Revitalizing Twig and restore its health to add Fennekin to your party. FroakieWater14Jaune Sector 8Part of the Side Mission 8. You'll meet a construction worker who will tell you about Froakie's ability to climb heights. Your objective will be to beat three time challenges in 30, 40, and 50 seconds. SpewpaBug9Lumiose MueseumYou'll be given a task to find 12 Spewpa located in the museum during Side Quest 21. Once you collect all 12, a 13th will appear, and the staff will then offer it to you. BulbasaurGrass5Pokémon Research LabYou'll be able to select Bulbasaur as part of Side Mission 22. CharmanderFire5Pokémon Research LabYou'll be able to select Charmander as part of Side Mission 22. SquirtleWater5Pokémon Research LabYou'll be able to select Squirtle as part of Side Mission 22. AerodactylRock/Flying20Pokémon Research LabRestored from Old Amber stone at the Pokémon Research Lab.AmauraRock/Ice20Pokémon Research LabRestored from the Sail Fossil as part of Side Mission 27.TyruntRock/Dragon20Pokémon Research LabRestored from the Tyrunt Fossil as part of Side Mission 27.AbsolDark30Lumiose CityDefeat Rogue Mega Absol.Galarian StunfiskGround/Steel38Wild Zone 11Side Mission 72 requires you to search for a Galarian Stunfisk that's hiding as a Poké Ball. You can find it in the southern part of the zone. LucarioFighting50Hotel ZReturn to the table after completing the story, and you'll find Lucario on your table. FloetteFairy72QuasarticoObtainable after ending the story and completing at least 15 Infinite Royale matches. 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 All Gift Pokémon and how to get them in Pokémon Legends Z-A appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Escape from Tarkov is coming to consoles, Battlestate Games has announced. The developer also revealed the theme of Escape from Tarkov's first post-launch DLC and talked about its future plans for the IP, which include new games. View the full article
Arctic Hazard's Norse: Oath of Blood gets a story trailer and Steam Next Fest demo ahead of its full launch on PS5, Xbox, and PC platforms. View the full article
Metal Gear Solid 5 isn't exactly short of options for approaching its open-ended stealth scenarios. But encouraging players to use every tool at their disposal can be difficult once they've found a loadout that they like. Its Subsistence rule was one of Kojima's solutions to this, allowing players to re-enter previous missions without a specific loadout and forcing them to scavenge weapons and equipment on the fly... Read more.View the full article
Numerous contributors to GZDoom, Doom's most popular sourceport and the basis for countless mods and several entire games, have split from the project and revealed plans to build their own version, after long-running tensions with GZDoom's creator came to a head earlier this week... Read more.View the full article
The Halloween season means eyes are peeled (hopefully not literally) for any fresh horror experiences on the tabletop. One such TTRPG that quickly grew a following was Breathless by Fari RPGs. The one-page zombie apocalypse TTRPG is directly inspired by undead classics such as Left 4 Dead and The Last of Us. Supporting two to five players and a breezy two-to-four hour average game, it's the perfect Halloween hunt. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Old King's Crown review - the most captivating board game I've ever played 8 cracking titles that show board games are for grown-ups too Our favorite new board games, as of October 2025 View the full article
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On October 18, the Halloween-inspired Hallow's End event returned to World of Warcraft with new cosmetic rewards for players to earn for a limited time. The new World of Warcraft rewards are based around the seasonal boss of Hallow's End, the Headless Horseman, as players can earn new editions of his weapons, armor, and notorious mount for their collections. View the full article