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Usada Pekora will be the first available character, with three others unlockable at launch. View the full article

Open-world games like The Outer Worlds 2 deserve to be enjoyed. A good speaker set-up is vital to appreciating the titles as they were designed.View the full article

Whether you like your shooter games in first-person or third-person, it's a great time to be a gamer. But that often leads to a daunting decision: what do I play with my free time? The time crunch situation feels dire these days, and it will only get worse in the coming weeks. Tomorrow, Battlefield: RedSec launches as a new battle royale title. Two days later, on Oct. 30, ARC Raiders joins the fray as an extraction shooter. And then just over two weeks after that, Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 brings multiplayer and Zombies to the table on Nov. 14. Image via Embark Studios How the hell does anyone have the time to play all of these games? As a fan of everything, and especially as someone who works in games media, I need to try it all. But there's just not enough time to do it, especially considering they're all time-sinks in different ways. But what's awesome, though, is that these three massive titles are all different in their own ways and will all be good for a specific mood or player. That's why, to me, it feels like yet another golden age for shooter games is on the way. Wanna drop in and be the last player standing? Then RedSec is for you. The free-to-play battle royale uses Battlefield 6's weapons and roles, along with a ring circle that kills you upon contact to up the stakes in the genre, building off of player feedback over months of playtesting to offer what may be the next big thing in gaming. Is BR not your thing, but you still live for the thrill of high risk and high rewards? Then ARC Raiders may be up your alley. The third-person extraction shooter is a stellar PvPvE experience where you can group up with friends or go solo to use proximity chat and find enemies or allies while looting up. But if you die, you lose it all, so measure your movements carefully. Me? I'm definitely more of a classic multiplayer kind of player. I like to turn off my brain and shoot stuff, and ****** Ops 7 is perfect for that, especially with CoD's newly toned-down skill-based matchmaking. Relaxing in a shooter game for me is all about turning on some music, grinding some camo challenges, or even slaying hordes of zombies with a Ray Gun. BO7 offers all of it. Image via Activision Regardless of what game you gravitate to, they all are battling for your time (and money), and so I will be very interested to see what games dominate the charts for playtime and revenue in the waning days of fall and incoming winter of 2025. I still don't know what game I'll end up playing the most in the coming weeks, but my situation is unique in that I will go where the work is needed. I'll probably bounce back and forth and try them all each day to see where my heart lies, as well. But for you, the consumer, which title do you think piques your interest the most? Let us know in the comments below, and get ready for the season of the shooter. 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 It’s officially shooter season, baby, but there’s only so many hours in the day to play appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

We can now safely say that Level The End is far from it in Escape the Backrooms. If you want to get all endings in this co-op adventure, then stock up on Almond Water and get ready for a ton of running. There are endings to achieve, and most don't have a happy conclusion. Rather surprisingly, the 1.0 update (on Oct. 23, 2025) for Escape the Backrooms full release didn't add any new monsters and repeats a fair bit of content we've seen before. However, it does add new endings and lore that nicely tie into what we've spent hours playing through for every big update. Table of contentsEscape the Backrooms: Endings guideWRONG DOOR endingEMPTY CITY endingTHE SUBURBS endingTHE PINK HOUSE endingFINAL ESCAPE endingEscape the Backrooms: Endings guide There are five endings in Escape the Backrooms. Four of these are brand new, either hidden inside levels you've previously played through in early access or added into content beyond Level 3999. WRONG DOOR ending Screenshot by Destructoid This is the default ending and one we should have all seen before, as it was the only ending available in early access. This is the ending you will get by playing all Backrooms levels available in Story Mode order, and appears in Level 55.1. There isn't a particular order to get these alternate endings in, as the game kindly brings you to the Bunker that's seemingly out of bounds from any level we've previously visited. It offers direct access to the Hub within the Story Mode via the Bunker elevator, allowing you to jump to any level and hunt for the alternate endings. Wrong Door sees all our hard work gone as we plummet to the ground. Yes, we've escaped, but the cost is far too dear. The last thing we see is the town below growing nearer and nearer as we fall back down to reality. EMPTY CITY ending Screenshot by Destructoid This ending is found in one of the new levels titled Grassrooms. You can enter this secret level by unlocking the M.E.G. door in the Bunker after beating the game at least once. Complete Overgrowth to enter the Grassrooms. All you have to do is finish this level and reach the elevator, taking it down to the 11th floor, where you'll walk out into an empty city, implying you're still in the Backrooms. Liminal space just got a hell of a lot ******* in Level 11. THE SUBURBS ending Screenshot by Destructoid Return to the Hub and go into Level 1 (Habitable Zone). Head upstairs and find the M.E.G. door, using your ID card to access it. This will take you straight to Level 92233, where you want to climb to floor 94 and jump off, falling to the very bottom to activate The Suburbs ending. You awake from a hospital bed, peering outside the window in the hopes that you've returned to reality. But the world outside is that of the Level 94. Endless hills, each with a singular yellow house atop, waves of green greet you, and you know that once the sun sets, you'll have to spend every waking minute hiding in terror from the monsters that come out at night. THE PINK HOUSE ending Screenshot by Destructoid Go to the Hub and back into Level 6 (Lights Out). Use the Lidar machine to beat this level, but don't press onto the next. Instead, use your ID on the M.E.G. door to unlock another pitch ****** maze. Navigate with the Lidar machine once more, finding the Pink House on the other side. Complete this section by finding 12 teddy bear toys scattered around the map (randomly generated every time). You're not the first person to end up here. The ending concludes with you as the new resident of the Pink House, where the level's entity watches over you, ensuring you can never leave this place. FINAL ESCAPE ending Screenshot by Destructoid The only way to get this ending is to get all four other endings. Then, after waking up for the fourth and final time near the Bucker elevator, press the Level 3999 button inside. This will take you to a secret area of the arcade, where you can approach the mysterious game titled after this level and start playing. Doing so activates this final ending, where Fancy (dev) speaks to us. This is the best ending in the game as we've actually escaped the Backrooms, getting back to reality unscathed, implying we spent the entire time gaming inside an arcade. 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 Escape the Backrooms endings and how to get them appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

You can grab a great gaming mouse deal right now over on Amazon, with the Logitech G Pro 2 wireless reduced by 33%, which is a $50 saving. Better still, all three colors are on *****, so you can have your pick from the bunch. This Logitech clicker is one of the best gaming mouse options for players who need or prefer a symmetrical design. It doesn't just have a symmetrical shell, either, as thanks to the use of magnetic side buttons, the configuration of the mouse can truly be set up for both left and right-handed players. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Save a massive 50% in this Logitech wireless gaming mouse deal, with loads of colors down to just $29.99 Save a massive $55 on this top-spec Logitech G Pro X Superlight wireless gaming mouse, if you're quick Logitech MX Master 4 review - the ultimate work mouse reborn View the full article

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Kingdom: New Lands, Kingdom Two Crowns and more feature in the Kingdom: 10th Anniversary Bundle for you to stock up on some more great games. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Arrowhead reveals everybody won this Liberty DayView the full article

Yes, The Outer Worlds 2 is a day-one addition to the Game Pass catalogue, but only for certain tiersView the full article

I've never actually purchased a scratchcard with my own money—all of my experience taking a coin to that crumbly, silvery coating comes from gift cards and the odd scratchcard a family member has bought me for my birthday... Read more.View the full article

After many months of rumors and leaks, publisher EA has finally revealed the free-to-play Battle Royale mode for Battlefield 6, officially titled Battlefield RedSec. The mode will launch alongside Battlefield 6Season 1 tomorrow, October 28, which is also set to bring a plethora of new content to the shooter, including a new map, mode, vehicle, numerous weapons, and more. View the full article

The ocean can be a bit of a scary place, what with the darkness and the fish with giant teeth. What happens, though, if the ocean is your only hope of survival? That's what Anchor poses to us all: Earth has been more or less decimated, and humanity must find refuge in the most inhospitable place. Huge servers are filled to the brim with players, sharks, and most importantly, delicious crafting resources. Read the rest of the story... View the full article

At Battlefield 6's huge reveal event during the summer, Battlefield Studios confirmed that the series would once again go up against the best battle royale games with a spinoff experience. Very little has been revealed about it since, with the developer never officially stating its name or when it would launch. However, rumors and reports from the last few days have suggested it'll shadow drop alongside Battlefield 6 Season 1 this week, and now - seemingly by accident - that's all been confirmed. Titled Battlefield RedSec, the series' new BR experience will launch for free tomorrow, October 28. Read the rest of the story... View the full article

Ninja Gaiden rests on a cult legacy that spans three decades and countless severed limbs. Its reputation precedes it, especially on a landmark anniversary marketed as the "Year of the Ninja." After the critical success of Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound and the sudden passing of series revivalist Tomonobu Itagaki, Ninja Gaiden 4 had a high bar to clear. Instead of languishing in the comfort of nostalgia, Ninja Theory pivots away from its own history to look towards a future with Platinum Games and a new protagonist in tow. Where one might expect Ryu Hayabusa in all his shredded glory, we have Yakumo, a Raven Clan rival member who's as new blood as it gets. He's young, spry, and trades in Ryu's Ninpo techniques for a transformative weapon empowerment system. The principles of Ninja Gaiden remain the same, but the Platinum sheen is new. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Ninja Gaiden 4 missions - all chapters and full missions list Ninja Gaiden 4 health upgrades - all Phantasmal Herb and ****** Scale locations How to unlock Ryu in Ninja Gaiden 4 View the full article

Turnbound looks like it could be a really good one, a PvP inventory management auto-battler that does things quite differently to others in the genre. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

****** Friday discounts are yet to officially start for Amazon, but that hasn't stopped the retailer from already cutting prices on big new releases like Borderlands 4, which only launched a little over a month ago. At 21% off, it's a fairly reasonable saving on Gearbox’s open-world loot shooter, bringing the PS5 and Xbox versions down to just $54.99 right on the cusp of the November sales. While our reviewer and loot shooter aficionado, Travis Northup, felt the open world wasn’t quite as open as it could be, he still gave the game a recommendable 8 out of 10. “Borderlands 4 gives the series the massive kick in the pants it has needed, with a fantastic open world and greatly improved combat, even if bugs and invisible walls can sometimes throw off that groove.” The game also recently got a big balance patch, which had very positive ramifications for my chosen Vault Hunter, Amon, and the PS5 version in this deal now has an FOV slider and improved performance. Expect Borderlands 4 to be around for a while, too. While the Switch 2 port has been delayed indefinitely, the game’s post-launch roadmap is stacked - and will include a new Vault Hunter, C4SH, who was revealed recently. Should You Wait for ****** Friday Proper? Probably... yeah? I mean what are you expecting me to say? It's $15 off, which is pretty good! Do I think the game will drop further in the coming weeks? Kinda, yeah as well. I think you've got to look at early ****** Friday sales like this, less about min max savings, and more about securing a discount that suits you, for the stuff you actually want to buy. If you want Borderlands 4, and you want to play it now, then you can pay yourself back with the gift of time, rather than sitting around waiting for another $5 off between now and December. Still, if you're serious about saving as much as possible, I can for sure see Borderlands 4 dropping to sub $50 by November 28. If you've got the patience, stick it out. Otherwise, over 20% off a new game is still a pretty great offering. How to Follow IGN Deals Recommendations The IGN Deals team has over 30 years of combined experience finding the best discounts and preorders available online. If you want the latest updates from our trusted team, here’s how to follow our coverage: Sign up for our IGN Deals NewsletterSet IGN as a preferred source in GoogleFollow us on social mediaIGN Deals on XIGN Deals on InstagramIGN Deals on FacebookIGN Deals on TikTok[/url] Robert Anderson is Senior Commerce Editor and IGN's resident deals expert on games, collectibles, trading card games, and more. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter/X or Bluesky. This article includes contributions from Lloyd Coombes. View the full article

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Another week, another massively popular videogame getting a board game adaptation! Like Legacy games before them, digital-to-tabletop conversions really are the hot trend right now. The latest such project, Phasmophobia: The Board Game, is an interesting example for a few reasons, and, since its limited print run has just gone up for pre-order, now's a good time to have a close look. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Harry Potter meets Community in this hilarious card game about college wizards This Star Wars inspired solo TTRPG fulfills your bounty hunter fantasy Explore the magic of ADHD as a witch in this cozy neurodivergent board game View the full article

Croatian indie developer Fearem has announced Anchor, a new open-world survival game. Between its post-apocalyptic underwater setting, crafting-rich gameplay loop, and the promise of 150-player servers, Anchor could potentially appeal to fans of Rust, Subnautica, or both. View the full article

Lauren Koopowitz hasn't played the Hollow Knight sequel yet, but says "don't be scared to play it"View the full article

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"It warms my heart to see Halo CE like this"View the full article

Welcome to the Dark Place is available for free on SteamView the full article

Battlefield Studios has officially confirmed the name and release date of its take on Battle Royale. Battlefield REDSEC – which stands for Redacted Sector – will be released tomorrow, October 28, and will be free-to-play according to the studio. While no further information has been confirmed, the fact that it’s free-to-play suggests that Battlefield REDSEC will be a separate game (much like Call of Duty Warzone) that doesn’t require a purchase of Battlefield 6. Read More... View the full article