Less than one week after its launch, Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 has received a new update that aims to address some issues with all three of its core game modes: Co-Op Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies. The latest update is available to download right now for Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. However, fans shouldn't expect any new content in today's patch, as it is merely for bug fixes and general stability improvements. View the full article
Xbox Game Pass members are going to have a remarkable day on November 20, with the addition of a fun new title to the catalog for certain tiers. Microsoft’s subscription service has undergone some changes recently, though it continues to get new games added to its catalog, while others are removed. For example, the cozy survival game Winter Burrow joined Xbox Game Pass as a day-one release earlier this month. View the full article
The nominees for The Game Awards 2025 are now out. Most feel fitting, especially with the fantastic Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 leading the charge with a record number of nominations, but having it in the Best Independent categories betrays the point of the show. People are questioning the validity of seeing genuine small indie titles going up against juggernauts like Silksong, Hades 2, and the aforementioned monster large enough to overshadow even those two. To get to the bottom of this, we should perhaps land on a definition for Indie Game. What is an indie game? The "indie" moniker describes a game by a developer that's either associated with a small publisher or one that does self-publishing. So, by definition, a huge team owned by a billionaire who decides to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on the development of his **** project without the backing of extra forces would still count as an independent production. You can probably see why that would defeat the purpose of an award such as "Best Indie". This award exists to shine a light on games whose exposure would otherwise be much smaller. Hades 2, the sequel to a massive hit, doesn't need that. Hollow Knight: Silksong, a game that had millions of people constantly speculating over many years regarding its mysterious development, doesn't need that. Expedition 33, which instantly became one of the biggest cultural phenomena in the history of the medium, definitely doesn't need that. Image via The Game Awards And one could argue that "Best Indie Game" category is now fair game for ******* titles, as the category for truly small indie titles now is the "Best Debut Indie Game", but, well, you can also witness Expedition 33 severing the feet of every other game there at the same time. Expedition 33 provides something transcendent that most AAA games simply don't, and at a fraction of the cost. It's also made by a smaller team than what you'd expect, but it still contains over thirty people and cost a lot to make. Expedition 33 got that name because it was famously made by a team of 32 people and a dog (hence, 33!), but it's also known that the team outsourced efforts for an unknown number of tasks. Expedition 33 will likely win in most categories, possibly even do a clean sweep, and not because the year lacked any competition. It's that good, but its inevitable GOTY victory more than ensures it didn't need to be crushing much smaller games in the indie and debut indie categories, as well. So, because their exposure is sure to get unfairly diminished this year, don't forget to check out Blue Prince, Megabonk, despelote, Dispatch, Absolum, and Ball X Pit. The post The Game Awards made me think, do small indies even stand a chance anymore? appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
FC Pro Live promo is all set to make its debut in FC 26 Ultimate Team if the leaks are to be believed, and it could feature some fantastic cards. So far, EA Sports has remained tight-lipped about what’s coming next to Ultimate Team. As of writing, the FOF: Captains promo is live in Ultimate Team. Let’s first look at when the FC Pro Live campaign is rumored to arrive in Ultimate Team. Table of contentsAll FC 26 FC Pro Live players (leaks)FC 26 Pro Live promo release countdownAll FC 26 FC Pro Live players (leaks) Social media leaks have already revealed what could be the full FC Pro Live team. However, there could be slight changes in the full launch. ThiagoCaufriezHegaziChoupo-MotingTezeWijnaldumGilmourDaniel JamesAlejandro GarnachhoDarwin NunezFabio VieiraNuno TavaresEl ShaarawyHonoratJoshua ZirkzeeOlivier GiroudBremerTimo WernerLukas KlostermannGinterFabian RuizSandro TonaliFederico Chiesa More cards are expected to be added via SBCs and objectives once the promo goes live. Unlike pack items, you won't have to rely on luck to get them. Exclusive Gauntlets and Tournaments should also be released to celebrate the promo. FC 26 Pro Live promo release countdown The Pro Live promo will be a direct successor of the FOF: Captains promo, and the cards will be available on Friday, Nov. 21. The following countdown will be a good indicator of when you should open the packs. [hurrytimer id="1143396"] The countdown is based on the following timings: 10am PT12pm CT1pm ET6pm UTC7pm CET Once added, you can open packs and try out your luck. New SBCs and objectives will also be live at the same time, so make sure to check them out. All FC Pro Live cards will be dynamic items that will be eligible for upgrades in the future. The post FC 26 FC Pro Live promo players (leaks) and release countdown appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Stardew Valleyhas had its fair share of crossovers over the years, and it doesn't look like collaborations will be stopping any time soon. While the game doesn't feature constant tie-ins, developer ConcernedApe will occasionally agree to partnerships if he thinks fans will appreciate them. In the past, this has resulted in crossovers with games like Infinity Nikki and Terraria, which tend to appeal to similar audiences. View the full article
Ubisoft спрогнозировала падение своей выручки в текущем финансовом году, несмотря на появление Assassin's Creed Shadows. В отчёте британского подразделения компании говорится, что люди стали покупать меньше игр, так как значительную часть их свободного времени теперь съедают бесплатные сервисные суперблокбастеры. Негативное влияние на традиционную модель продаж также оказывают подписочные сервисы по типу Xbox Game Pass, отбивающие у аудитории желание платить за новый контент. View the full article
Вскоре после запуска каждой новой части Call of Duty компания Activision сообщала о рекордах — даже когда продажи по сравнению с прошлой частью падали, издатель находил повод выставить свой проект в максимально положительном свете. Комментарий после выхода Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 выглядит на этом фоне очень скромно — ни слова о рекордном количестве игроков, огромных продажах и прочих достижениях. View the full article
С сегодняшнего дня в Epic Games Store можно покупать товары в подарок. Пользователи магазина получили возможность отправлять игры и дополнения друзьям, получая вознаграждения Epic с каждой покупки или использовать баланс вознаграждений для оплаты следующего подарка. View the full article
Megabonk is easily one of the most talked about roguelike indie games of 2025, releasing earlier this year and soaring to unexpected heights, selling over a million copies in its first months of release. That's why players were not too surprised to learn that Megabonk was nominated for the The Game Awards 2025 Best Debut Indie Game. View the full article
The Tour chapter has plenty of objectives to complete in Escape from Tarkov, and one of them involves finding a way to contact the soldiers at the Terminal. Update 1.0 has introduced some interesting changes to how the old Tour quest worked. Finding a way to communicate with the soldiers requires you to reach the Port. This guide will provide you with the important details related to the quest. How to find the entrance to the Port Terminal in Escape from Tarkov You'll first have to complete the objectives on Woods. Then, speak with Skier, and he will ask you to locate the entrance to the Port Terminal. You can access the location through Shoreline. The Port Terminal is by the main road that connects to the Customs exfil point. Image via Escape from Tarkov Wiki. Remix by Destructoid From the Road to Customs point, continue straight down the main path. You'll reach a military roadblock with a yellow bus. There's a watchtower at the location, and the communication device is at its base. Go to the tower and interact with the device to finish communicating with the soldiers at the Terminal. You can also complete another objective: Use the intercom to contact Port Garrison. Screenshot by Destructoid This will complete the objective that requires you to find a way to communicate with the soldiers. It's a pretty straightforward quest. If you're playing in the dark, try to locate the bus, which is pretty easy to spot. Before you can reach Shoreline, you'll need to master earlier maps like Interchange, which has undergone plenty of changes. The Smuggler's Tunnel extraction point has been added to the expanded region as an additional escape point. Other exfil points, like the Power Station, have slightly changed from the old locations and what they used to be before update 1.0. The post How to contact the soldiers at the Terminal in Escape from Tarkov – Tour walkthrough appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 has been under fire for its use of AI artwork, and it's now caused US representative Ro Khanna to speak up on AI regulations. The launch of ****** Ops 7 has been quite divisive across the board, and the presence of AI-generated images in the game has frustrated many players even more. View the full article
The first few leaks about Columbina’s kit in Genshin Impact 6.3 have been shared, revealing details about her abilities and how she could, potentially, replace Furina in team comps. Currently, the action RPG by HoYoverse is in Version 6.1, and is getting ready to see the contents for the next update. In fact, the Genshin Impact 6.2 livestream is expected to occur this Friday, November 21, before the patch’s arrival in early December. View the full article
We are bearing down on the final weeks of 2025, and somehow—somehow!—Baldur's Gate 3, a game that released more than two years ago (more than five years ago, if you count the lengthy early access stretch) is still ******** the table at The Game Awards. It's reached the point where even developer Larian Studios seems a little baffled by the whole thing... Read more.View the full article
Beloved online sandbox platform Roblox has been hit with repeated controversies in 2025 regarding the safety of children in its online spaces, and the company has announced a new facial recognition program that aims to prevent minors from interacting with adults on the platform. Roblox features hit games like Dress to Impress, Steal a Brainrot, and Grow a Garden, along with hundreds of fan-made game modes, but the platform's popularity among younger players has been brought under scrutiny due to allegations of failure to protect users from potential grooming and abuse. View the full article
If you’ve ever tried to hook an old Nintendo 64 up to a modern HDTV, you know the results can be less than ideal. Assuming your original hardware still works and your flatscreen even has the requisite R/F and/or composite inputs to allow for the connection, the N64’s output will probably look like a blurry mess on a flatscreen that wasn’t designed with those old video signals as a priority. The Analogue 3D solves this very specific problem very well, with a powerful FPGA core that accurately replicates a Nintendo 64 and well-made display filters that do a good job of approximating that cathode-ray tube glow you remember from decades ago. But the lack of easy expandability limits the appeal of this $250 device to all but the most die-hard fans of original N64 hardware. A beauty to behold As a piece of physical design, the Analogue 3D is a work of art. The gentle curves of its sleek ****** shell evoke the original N64 design without copying it, coming in at a slightly smaller footprint and height. Plus, there’s no ugly power brick. Read full article Comments View the full article
Disney Dreamlight Valley's Wishblossom Ranch expansion releases on November 19, and developer Gameloft has just revealed the patch notes ahead of the imminent major update. Disney Dreamlight Valley has continued to deliver a consistent stream of content since its early access launch in September 2022, including two major expansions that have added new areas, new villagers, and new gameplay mechanics. View the full article
Players will have a limited time to try out Battlefield 6 for free, with a special multiplayer trial offer running across all platforms from November 25 to December 1. Battlefield 6 has been off to a strong start in both sales and reviews, and interested fans who have yet to buy the game can give it a test run with this unexpected offer. View the full article
While everyone is looking for those legendary two Zards at the top of the Pokémon Phantasmal Flames pile, I've got my eyes on a couple of different cards. Zacian #100 is a personal top contender for me, as I love the design of the legendary 'mon, but another card I have my fingers crossed for is the adorable Piplup #98 Illustration Rare, and as it turns out, I may not have to gamble with ripping packs, as it's unusually cheap compared to its IR fellows. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The 8 biggest chase cards in Pokémon Phantasmal Flames All Pokémon sets in order of release More Team Rocket Pokémon cards are coming, including Evil Diglett View the full article
So, I guess gaming tote bags exist now? Whether you're looking to lug around a laptop or keep your entire gaming peripheral setup to hand at all times, Razer's new Sneki Snek Reusable Bag has you covered, and all for a price that won't have you reaching for that 'By Now Pay Later' button on checkout. It might not have the brand caché of Apple or the designer name of Issey Miyake, but it will have room for your iPhone 16, your Steam Deck, your Razer Blade 14 laptop, your Razer mouse, and basically everything else on your desk to boot. Sneki Snek is Razer's cute little mascot that has come to define the company's push for recycled gear. While none of its best gaming mouse options yet sport the look, it has long been available as a 100% recycled polyester plush toy, a rug, fridge magnets, and more. And the latest addition is, well, it's a bag. But not just any bag. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Grab a free gaming mouse, keyboard, mousepad, and mic, thanks to Qpad AMD graphics card prices rumored to rise, so get this Radeon RX 9070 XT at $599 while you can 26 years later, this legendary computer speaker system is finally getting an update View the full article
Hardware leaker OneRaichu recently revealed basic specifications for the integrated graphics chips in Intel's upcoming Panther Lake mobile processors. One of these chips appears intended for future handheld gaming PCs, potentially to compete with AMD's Ryzen Z2 series. Read Entire Article View the full article
Analogue's new retro console recreates original Nintendo 64 hardware rather than emulating it, scaling classic titles for modern displays. Reviewers say it feels like a true time machine for purists seeking an authentic experience, though for most the Switch's N64 emulation may already be sufficient. Read Entire Article View the full article
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Less than one week after its launch, Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 has received a new update that aims to address some issues with all three of its core game modes: Co-Op Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies. The latest update is available to download right now for Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. However, fans shouldn't expect any new content in today's patch, as it is merely for bug fixes and general stability improvements. View the full article