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An update to Team Fortress 2 has been released. The update will be applied automatically when you restart Team Fortress 2. The major changes include: Updated the Sandy Unusual effectFixed incorrect texture for the sand cloud particles when moving Reversed previous idle state changesView the full article

Our guide has all the Pokemon Legends: Z-A active Mystery Gift codes, how to redeem Mystery Gift codes in Pokemon Legends: Z-A, and when you can redeem the codes for free rewards through purchases, pre-order, and more. View the full article

В сети появились первые обзоры ASUS ROG Xbox Ally и ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X — первая стоит дороже Steam Deck, но к ней есть вопросы даже по производительности в играх, вторая предлагает отличную начинку, но получилась очень дорогой. Работа обеих моделей также омрачена связкой с операционной системой Microsoft — даже после всех изменений "игровая" версия Windows 11 оставляет желать лучшего. View the full article

Компания Astrum Entertainment объявила о возвращении популярного тактического шутера Warface в Steam — 15 октября он стал доступен на площадке Valve в дополнение к VK Play. По этому случаю для фанатов приготовили подарки. View the full article

These price revisions will apply on the same day as the Switch 2 port's release. View the full article

Разработчики из Grey State Studio (принадлежит Tencent Games) анонсировали Rules of Engagement: The Grey State — условно-бесплатный тактический PvPvE-шутер с элементами хоррора. По случаю анонса был представлен геймплейный трейлер.View the full article

We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. General Fixed a couple localization errors. Accessibility Improved high contrast support in the settings dialog. View the full article

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: General Fixed a couple localization errors. Fixed DLC content being removed when switching users in same cases Steam Input Fixed deadlock at startup when launching TF2 with a gamepad connected Accessibility Improved high contrast support in the settings dialog. View the full article

Разработчики из Firefly Studios сообщили о выходе крупного осеннего обновления и первого аддона для своей средневековой стратегии Stronghold Crusader: Definitive Edition — расширенного ремастера Stronghold Crusader образца 2002 года.View the full article

Our guide covers how to transfer your Pokemon Legends: Z-A save data from Switch to Switch 2 including the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition upgrade. View the full article

Asus and Microsoft's ROG Xbox Ally X blends Xbox comfort with PC power, offering superb performance, ergonomics, and a slick full-screen Xbox interface. For $1,000, reviewers agree it's the best Windows handheld yet, though it feels more like a mini-PC than a true console. Meanwhile, the (non-X) ROG Xbox Ally has received mixed reviews, with critics noting weaker battery life and performance. Read Entire Article View the full article

Adventure game fans, our time is nowView the full article

Disney Dreamlight Valley has just revealed more than half a year's worth of content planned for the game, laying out its plans through summer 2026 in a streaming showcase. Disney Dreamlight Valley fans are already looking forward to the Wishblossom Ranch expansion in November, but now they've also got plenty more to be excited about, including the debut of a highly requested character in the spring. View the full article

2K has reaffirmed its support for 3rd-person action roguelike shooter Project Ethos, and has appointed the former executive producer for Apex Legends as the new studio head of developer 31st Union. This news was shared with employees today in a town hall followed by an internal memo, the latter of which was shared with IGN by 2K. The memo, written by 2K president David Ismailer, states that Ben Brinkman will take over as studio head of 31st Union beginning Monday, October 20. Brinkman will oversee Project Ethos development as the game is "reimagined" "with a renewed vision" after the game's 2024 playtests revealed a need for "a more distinct identity." Here's an excerpt from the memo: The community feedback from last fall’s Project ETHOS playtest was enlightening. It affirmed the promise of a roguelike shooter but told us we still had work to do. It uncovered the need for a more distinct identity. It’s been inspiring to see how far you’ve come. You took the feedback to heart and reimagined Project ETHOS with a renewed vision - one that’s poised to deliver on its promise to our players Our confidence in Project ETHOS grows every day. To further the incredible progress you’ve made, I’m excited to welcome Ben Brinkman as the new Studio Head of 31st Union. After several months of conversations, Ben officially joins us on Monday, October 20. Brinkman joins 31st Union directly from EA, where he had previously been working as executive producer on Apex Legends since 2020, following six years at Treyarch on Call of Duty. IGN has reached out to EA for comment on what this means for Apex Legends, and who will be taking over Brinkman's former role. Project Ethos was first announced in October of last year as a free-to-play, third-person, hero extraction shooter with some roguelike elements. It's being developed by 31st Union, a studio founded in 2019 by ex-Sledgehammer Games co-founder Michael Condrey and originally referred to as 2K Silicon Valley. We previewed Project Ethos at the time, and liked it fine, but said it "fails at being a new experience that players will crave over and over again." Other outlets shared similar feedback, that the game was fun enough but didn't do anything significant to stand out in a crowded genre. 31st Union has been quiet on the Project Ethos front since then, but in February this year, Kotaku reported that Condrey was fired by 2K Games due to the lukewarm reception of the game. At the time, 2K reassured employees it would continue to support the project. This news indicates that 2K is indeed making good on its promise to continue to support Project Ethos, even amidst ongoing concerns that the audience for online, multiplayer shooters - especially extraction shooters - is worn out. But it may be a while before we get another update given the wording of the email. Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. You can find her posting on BlueSky @duckvalentine.bsky.social. Got a story tip? Send it to [email protected]. View the full article

The 1.0 version of Voidtrain has received a release date, with HypeTrain Digital committing to launching it on November 7. The upcoming title will be a day-one Xbox Game Pass release. View the full article

Chucklefish posts a delay message for WItchbrook ahead of its new launch window of 2026. View the full article

ESO's lead encounter designer says he's "pulling for Xbox EU" as the "dark horse" of the race to take down the Writhing WallView the full article

Motorslice declares war on machines and delivers the parkour we needView the full article

The devs also "want you to have to deal with the fallout from your choices"View the full article

Nokko conquered Warframe fans before his release thanks to his unique theme, fun kit, and all-around goofy demeanor. The sporeslinger uses a shrapnel of fungi to take down his foes and even defy death, which is far more hardcore than you'd expect from a guy who throws mushrooms at enemies. It's not often you see the words "chaotic ballistic mushroom that seeks enemies" as an official description, and that alone may be enough to give Nokko a chance. The mushroomancer (to borrow a term from Tiny Tina's Wonderlands) boasts an impressive kit with a mix of damage and support, so it's worth adding him to your arsenal. The Vallis Undermind update introduced Nokko and brought a new NPC to Fortuna: Nightcap, the foraging fungiphile. His new syndicate advances by finding mushrooms in Deepmine bounties instead of the usual Standing system, which likely indicates no daily caps. Here's how to get this unique Warframe. How to get Nokko in Warframe Nokko and his Sprodlings will make short work of enemies. Image via Digital Extremes Nokko's parts are available as a reward for Nightcap's Deepmine bounties in Fortuna. The forager has three fixed, non-rotating missions, each with a chance to drop one of his parts and his Blueprint. Enemies are level 30-40, so don't expect heavy resistance. Nokko Chassis Blueprint: May drop from the Critter Liberation bounty.Nokko Systems Blueprint: Possible reward for the Corporate Restructuring bounty.Nokko Neuroptics Blueprint: Can be awarded after completing the Weed the Garden bounty.Nokko Blueprint: Potential drop from any Deepmine bounty. If you'd like a jump in difficulty, the Nightcap also has a Steel Path version of one of the three bounties, which changes every couple of hours. It has a similar loot pool with better rewards, and the mode's signature Acolytes will also drop by around every five minutes. Deepmine bounties have a different reward structure. Bonus objectives award more mushrooms at the end of a run, so players will get a Common, Uncommon, and Rare reward upon each completion. If you can't get lucky with Nokko's RNG, Nightcap offers all of Nokko's parts for Fergolyte, though you must reach rank four with the vendor before you can purchase them this way. Building Nokko uses regular materials from Fortuna, so don't worry about new resources. The post How to get Nokko in Warframe appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Evolution Stones have returned to Pokémon Legends Z-A, and there are plenty of types. The function of these stones remains the same as in any other game in the Pokémon series. You will require them to evolve certain Pokémon, and they can be of immense use. Let's find out how you can find them all. Disclaimer: We are still finding out more about the stones and which Pokémon each of them evolves. This guide will be updated accordingly. Table of contentsAll Evolution Stones in Legends Z-AHow to find a Fire Stone in Legends Z-AHow to find a Thunder Stone in Legends Z-AHow to find a Water Stone in Legends Z-AHow to find a Leaf Stone in Legends Z-AHow to find a Moon Stone in Legends Z-AHow to find a Shiny Stone in Legends Z-AHow to find a Sun Stone in Legends Z-AHow to find a Dusk Stone in Legends Z-AHow to find an Ice Stone in Legends Z-AHow to find a Dawn Stone in Legends Z-AAll Evolution Stones in Legends Z-A Screenshot by Destructoid Here's a brief list of all the Evolution Stones inside the game and where you can find them. Do note that while the location remains the same, you'll unlock more options as you progress through the game and clear more content. The Stone Emporium is what you are looking for, and it can be found around the south of the map, north of Zone one. From there you can get every stone you want. There are some Evolution Stones you can Screenshot by Destructoid StoneHow to GetDusk StoneBuy it at the Stone Emporium for ₽3,000Fire StoneBuy it at the Stone Emporium for ₽3,000Ice StoneBuy it at the Stone Emporium for ₽3,000Leaf StoneBuy it at the Stone Emporium for ₽3,000Moon StoneBuy it at the Stone Emporium for ₽3,000Shiny StoneBuy it at the Stone Emporium for ₽3,000Sun StoneBuy it at the Stone Emporium for ₽3,000Thunder StoneBuy it at the Stone Emporium for ₽3,000Water StoneBuy it at the Stone Emporium for ₽3,000Dawn StoneBuy it at the Stone Emporium for ₽3,000How to find a Fire Stone in Legends Z-A This Evolution Stone is sold at the Stone Emporium, located in the southern part of the map, and it costs 3,000 Poké Dollars. Pokémon that evolve with Fire StoneList to be updatedHow to find a Thunder Stone in Legends Z-A Head to the Stone Emporium in the south of the map to buy this evolution stone for 3000 Poké Dollars. Pokémon that evolve with Thunder StoneList to be updatedHow to find a Water Stone in Legends Z-A You’ll need to visit the Stone Emporium down south on the map to purchase this evolution stone for 3000 Poké Dollars. Pokémon that evolve with Water StoneList to be updatedHow to find a Leaf Stone in Legends Z-A The Evolution Stone can be bought for 3000 Poké Dollars at the Stone Emporium found in the southern area of the map. Pokémon that evolve with Leaf StoneList to be updatedHow to find a Moon Stone in Legends Z-A You can obtain this evolution stone by purchasing it at the Stone Emporium south of the map for 3000 Poké Dollars. This item will not be available from the start and will unlock over time as the story progresses. Pokémon that evolve with Moon StoneList to be updatedHow to find a Shiny Stone in Legends Z-A Visit the Stone Emporium in the southern section of the map; the Evolution Stone is available there for 3,000 Poké Dollars. You won’t have access to this item right away— it becomes available later as you progress through the story. Pokémon that evolve with Shiny StoneList to be updatedHow to find a Sun Stone in Legends Z-A This evolution stone is available at the Stone Emporium in the map’s southern region for a price of 3000 Poké Dollars. You don’t get this item from the start; it unlocks as you move forward in the storyline. Pokémon that evolve with Sun StoneList to be updatedHow to find a Dusk Stone in Legends Z-A To get this evolution stone, go to the Stone Emporium located south on the map—it costs 3000 Poké Dollars. This item becomes obtainable over time through story progression rather than being available immediately. Pokémon that evolve with Dusk StoneList to be updatedHow to find an Ice Stone in Legends Z-A The Stone Emporium in the southern map area sells this evolution stone for 3000 Poké Dollars. Initially, this item is unavailable, but it will become accessible as the story progresses. Pokémon that evolve with Ice StoneList to be updatedHow to find a Dawn Stone in Legends Z-A The Ice Stone can be found at the Stone Emporium, located in the southern part of the map. It can be found in the screenshot near the marked Wild Zone 1. This item is not available at the beginning and will only be unlocked by progressing through the story. Pokémon that evolve with Dawn StoneList to be updated 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 Evolution Stone locations in Pokémon Legends Z-A appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Publisher PlaySide and developer Fumi Games showed up for IGN Fall Fan Fest 2025 to premiere a behind-the-scenes gameplay trailer for its ******-and-white boomer shooter, Mouse: P.I. For Hire. The minute-long video takes a peek behind the curtain to show fans how Fumi utilized hand-drawn visuals to create a stylized FPS that looks like a mix of Cuphead, Doom, and old-school Disney cartoons. It comes with an updated look at Mouse: P.I. For Hire’s many locations, characters, and weapons that call back to shows of the ‘20s and ‘30s ahead of its yet-to-be-announced 2025 release date for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X | S. “It’s hand-crafted entertainment full of love, made for real people, by real people,” the Mouse: P.I. For Hire team says in the trailer. Today’s IGN Fall Fan Fest 2025 sneak peek is also only a taste of what’s to come. Fans can expect to take a deep dive into the development of Mouse: P.I. For Hire when an in-depth making-of presentation premieres as part of the next ID@Xbox showcase Tuesday, October 28, at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET. That elusive release date, meanwhile, will also finally be revealed as part of the Galaxies Gaming Showcase come October 23, which you can watch via IGN. Fumi revealed its eye-catching shooter with a brief teaser trailer in 2023. Then, it was simply known as “Mouse,” with its full Mouse: P.I. For Hire title not arriving until its re-reveal in late 2024. Fumi and PlaySide have since added The Last of Us and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle star Troy Baker to their cast as rodent detective Jack Pepper, as players wait until next week for that PC and console release date. We’ll learn more about Mouse: P.I. For Hire when its deep dive presentation arrives in a few weeks. In the meantime, be sure to check out our preview to see why we feel the upcoming boomer shooter fully embraces its hand-drawn aesthetic. 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

Dovetail Games, perhaps best known as the developer and publisher of the Train Sim World series of video games, announced a brand-new title at IGN Fan Fest 2025: Fall Edition– and it’s unlike anything they’ve released before. Metro Rivals: New York is “an innovative and genre-defying subway simcade game” set to release in early 2026. In the game, “players step into a near-future New York City where the subway system has been carved into 10 fiercely contested districts.” In addition to its single-player campaign, Metro Rivals: New York includes a PvP mode where up to four players can compete online or with friends. Drivers can “race to stop at designated platforms,” and are “scored on their ability to handle their train with precision and control under pressure.” Metro Rivals: New York’s first trailer was revealed as part of IGN Fan Fest and, as you can see in the player at the top of the page, gives a brief glimpse into train racing mechanics. According to Dovetail, the game’s narrative sees “players begin their journey with nothing but a hand-me-down train and a determination to rise. To succeed, they must take on a variety of missions, earn cash fares, upgrade their train’s performance, build a loyal following, and earn respect.” While there will be in-game purchases, Dovetail says those are “entirely cosmetic” and that the game is not “pay-to-win.” Instead, players “can express themselves with extensive options to upgrade their train’s performance, apply unique skins and liveries in signature colours, and personalise their character’s appearance to stand out on the tracks.” And if neither the single player campaign nor the PvP mode is your cup of tea, you also have the option to partake in a “more relaxed experience” where “players can set their own paths, hop into their train, and enjoy the sights of the city.” Metro Rivals: New York marks Dovetail’s first use of Unreal Engine 5 in the development process. They also collaborated with the team at Reactional Music to utilize a procedural music engine, meaning that “music is fully native and cinematically integrated in the game, even when swapping tracks.’ Metro Rivals: New York is being developed for Steam, the Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S and is available for wishlisting now. View the full article

Think The Invincibles meets The Office for superhero workplace comedy Dispatch, which dropped a new trailer at Fanfest today ahead of its impending release on PC and PS5. Created by some of the folks behind Telltale's Tales from the Borderlands and The Wolf Among Us, it's all about managing ex-supervillains turned superheroes, from behind a desk, navigating work relationships and quietly nursing plans for vengeance. The first two episodes of the anarchic adventure will be released on October 22, followed by two episodes a week until the final two on November 12. Until then, the latest trailer is a tantalizing blast of what's to come when the game releases a week from now, where your goal is to manage the logistics of which superheroes tackle which emergencies, matching their unique skills and quirks to the situation, all while managing the relationships around you through dialogue and critical decisions. There's a real streak of dark humor to it all too, which will hit home for anyone who has had an office job and difficult co-workers before. Whether or not one of them was a giant bat. And yes, that's the voice of Aaron Paul of Breaking Bad fame as main character Robert Robertson, stuck as a dispatcher while the suit that made him then superhero Mecha Man is rebuilt. Joining Paul are also a cast of voice actors that includes Jeffrey Wright (Westworld, The Last of Us), Laura Bailey (Uncharted, The Last of Us Part II) and Seán McLoughlin (jacksepticeye). You can wishlist the game for PC on Steam now. IGN Fan Fest: Fall Edition is a one day event featuring celebrity interviews, exclusive gameplay, trailers, and deep dives across movies, TV, games, and you can catch up with anything you missed with Everything Announced at IGN Fan Fest. Rachel Weber is the Senior Editorial Director of Games at IGN and an elder millennial. She's been a professional nerd since 2006 when she got her start on Official PlayStation Magazine in the ***, and has since worked for GamesIndustry.Biz, Rolling Stone and GamesRadar. She loves horror, horror movies, horror games, and French Bulldogs. Those extra wrinkles on her face are thanks to going time blind and staying up too late finishing every sidequest in RPGs like Fallout and Witcher 3. View the full article

Koei Tecmo has begun digital pre-orders for the Atelier Ryza Secret Trilogy Deluxe Pack and confirmed the individual game prices. View the full article