One of the main themes of The Outer Worlds 2 revolves around depicting a dystopian future where capitalism runs rampant. This was carried over from the first game, but expanded upon and fleshed out with deeper RPG mechanics and more variety in choices that pushed it above the first game in our review. One interesting feature that both games share is the option to include flaws, which inflict permanent negatives and slight positives on a character. View the full article
We've heard tell of AI-generated games for years now, and even saw generative artificial intelligence implemented in hundreds of titles big and small, but seldom has anyone shown us a full-blown AI-made gaming experience—and probably for a very good reason. Matt Shumer, an executive at several AI-oriented companies, has showcased an AI-generated game in a rare example of actual gaming experience of this kind. While still early and merely a showcase, Shumer believes this is the first step towards greatness, exclaiming triumphantly that "AI games are going to be amazing." And that would be true if he didn't share an absolute pile of steaming garbage, which makes no sense, is a little less than the most trippy, demonic, cursed AI video you saw on Facebook. It's supposed to be some kind of first-person shooter which wildly switches perspectives to third person, set in what appears to be New York or some other techy American city that also, like the perspective, is dramatically shifted this way and that as the "game" plays out. [Hidden Content] It's as if you've been given control of someone on the strongest drugs imaginable and watched how the world transforms before them, kind of like Inception. And though Inception gives us a cool outlook on unpredictable dreamscapes and the other side of our feeble minds, this AI "game" merely illustrates that the technology hasn't gotten too far in recent years, and that Elon Musk's ambitions of fully-generated gaming experiences are farther than the stars. The replies to this showcase also share the sentiments I have presented here, ranging from people making fun of Shumer and his attempt to justify AI investments to calling the video "abysmal dogs**t." Yeah, it's not really a positive environment there, and no wonder. I've made my case against gen AI countless times on Destructoid and continue to abide by it, not necessarily because AI is soulless artificiality, but because it just isn't good at certain things. Sure, it could help us speed up some processes and make them less tedious, but it is the human touch that is necessary to produce substantive art that actually has a soul, among other things. 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 We’ve got our first taste of AI-generated video games, and it’s exactly like you’d expect appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The Phantom Fullback Evolution spices up the Halloween season in FC 26 with another great upgrade option for Ultimate Team users. The latest evolution is well-suited for the wingback positions, and there are plenty of great choices. This guide will narrow down the best possible candidates, based on the requirements and offered upgrades. Table of contentsFC 26 Phantom Fullback Evolution requirementsFC 26 Phantom Fullback Evolution upgradesBest players to use in Phantom Fullback EvolutionFC 26 Phantom Fullback Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of Phantom Fullback in FC 26. Overall: Max 82Total Positions: Max 3PlayStyle: Max 10Not Rarity: World Tour Silver StarsPosition: CBFC 26 Phantom Fullback Evolution upgrades The evolution has four levels of upgrades, and there are certain conditions to fulfil. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +2|84Aggression: +5|80Agility: +5|75Ball control: +7|80Crossing: +7|80Long Passing: +5|78Skills: +1|3 Level 2 upgrades Overall: +3|84Balance: +7|78Jumping: +10|90Reactions: +10|85Short Passing: +7|82Stamina: +7|85Positions: RB Level 3 upgrades Defending: +3|84Strength: +5|84Composure: +10|82PlayStyles: Incisive Pass|5Roles: Wingback+ Level 4 upgrades Pace: +7|82Defending: +4|84PlayStyles: Jockey|5Roles: Fullback++ Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO player in game. Level 2 upgrade requirements Play 3 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 3 upgrade requirements Win 4 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game. Level 4 upgrade requirements Win 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.Play 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player in game.Best players to use in Phantom Fullback Evolution Here are some of my best recommendations for inclusion in the evolution. Micky Van de VenMario ***** TOTWSt. JusteJhon LucumiFrank KessieIbanezIlya ZabarnyiEdmond TapsobaMaxence Lacroix While the upgrades are minor, you will be able to include these cards in future evolutions to create a chain and upgrade their stats further. 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 Best players for FC 26 Phantom Fullback Evolution appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Following other Xbox-exclusive properties, the crown jewel of the platform, the one that drove it to success, is now heading to the PlayStation. Halo: Campaign Evolved, a remake of the first game, will launch on Sony's platform sometime in 2026. We got a first look at this evolved Combat Evolved version on Oct. 24, which showcased the game's stunning visuals, physics, lighting, and graphics. The trailer was both cinematic and gameplay-oriented, showing us what the game looks like in action as much as its cutscenes. And I have to say it's blown me away (pun intended), as Microsoft seems to have put in maximum effort to make this game look as good as humanly possible. With its coming to the PlayStation 5, I assume it'll not require a nuclear-powered PC to run, but modern games have a knack for ruining launches through poor performance, so I'll hold my breath until I see it. [Hidden Content] On the other hand, Halo: Campaign Evolved isn't just a makeover; it's a significant modernization and improvement effort to bring the original title up to snuff. It'll introduce new weapons and missions, some of the former coming from games that were released after the original Halo so many years ago. On top of that, the game is set to feature two-player local (couch) co-op, allowing you and your buddies to relive the golden age from the comfort of your own room, albeit now accompanied by lower back pain. Co-op can be extended to up to four players online, which can bridge the gap between your old friend group that has drifted apart after two decades. All in all, it's a great time to be a Halo fan, especially one who has switched to PlayStation due to the Xbox's lack of first-party games. This also marks yet another Xbox-exclusive franchise that has made the switch to PlayStation, leaving Xbox with basically no series that is solely going to be available on its own consoles. Multi-platform launches are now officially Microsoft's key strategy, with exclusivity sacrificed in favor of availability, a concept I wholeheartedly support. As stated above, Halo: Campaign Evolved comes out on current-gen consoles, including the PS5, and PC, in 2026, and is, if Sony's official page is to be believed, just the first of many ports. 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 Xbox’s crown jewel heads to PlayStation. Sony fans, get ready to meet Master Chief appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Satisfactory 1.2 is real, and developer Coffee Stain Studios has some good news for players, although it might not be what you were expecting to hear. We've recently passed the one-year anniversary of Satisfactory's full launch, and it's constructed itself a secure seat among the best building games on PC. With its console launch just around the corner, the studio is turning its attention to the next major Satisfactory update, and there's some great news for anyone who's finding their base a little too strenuous for their PC. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best Satisfactory mods 2025 Satisfactory is at its lowest price since its full launch, so grab it quick After months of testing, Satisfactory 1.1 brings new buildings, better travel View the full article
Leading members of Halo: Campaign Evolved's creative team have declined to deny recent questions about whether generative AI is being used in development of the upcoming campaign-focused FPS game. The remake of Microsoft's iconic Halo: Combat Evolved is getting a lot of attention from the community for a lot of different reasons, but anti-AI gamers may still be hesitant following recent comments. View the full article
Escape From Tarkov: Arena has just kicked off its first season, and to celebrate you can jump in for free and try out Battlestate's answer to more high-speed multiplayer games such as Call of Duty ****** Ops 7 and Counter-Strike 2. Adopting Tarkov's fundamentals to the arena shooter format, it offers standard elimination modes along with variants such as the CS-style bomb defusal format, BlastGang. Now, it's temporarily a free PC game - but you've only got a couple of days, so don't wait around. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Escape From Tarkov Arena system requirements Escape From Tarkov now has custom weapon skins thanks to EFT Arena's battle pass New Escape from Tarkov and EFT Arena roadmap reveals major changes View the full article
Alkimia Interactive studio head Reinhard Pollice says the Switch 2 is not at the level of the current generation of consoles for Gothic 1 Remake. View the full article
ARC Raiders has long been one of my most anticipated games, but I'm also conflicted about it. The two opportunities I've had to playthe game before launch, Tech Test 2 and its recent Server Slam, have proven it to be incredibly immersive and genuinely unique. The extraction shooter has an astounding atmosphere, and its marriage of stealth and survival mechanics works well to create constant tension. Listening to any of the game's voice lines, however, makes it clear that ARC Raiders may have an AI problem – and it doesn't stop there. View the full article
Mysteria Ecclesiae is the final story expansion for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II and it will be priced at $13.99 when it launches next month. View the full article
ADHD is an oft-misunderstood disorder, be it at work, school, and yes, even on the tabletop. I'm sure my fellow ADHD-havers experienced those hellishly long gaps between turns, trying hard to pay attention. I'd love to progress the main campaign, but the DM mentioned a suspicious shiny treasure chest, so I just have to check it out and whoops, it's a mimic. That's why I appreciate the existence of games like Hocus Pocus Hyperfocus. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The team behind Gay Sauna reveals its lewdest party board game yet: Soggy Biscuit The 20 best sex board games Can we all stop pretending 3D printing miniature wargames is cheap and easy? View the full article
A free tier of Xbox Cloud Gaming is in the works, Microsoft has confirmed. Currently in testing, the ad-supported Xbox service would be the company’s first game streaming offering fully independent of Game Pass. View the full article
HP has begun producing computers in Saudi Arabia through a large-scale manufacturing partnership, marking one of the country's most significant technology investments under its Vision 2030 economic diversification program. The move makes HP the latest global hardware maker to anchor its supply chain in the kingdom, joining a wave of... Read Entire Article View the full article
Halo: Campaign Evolvedpromises a new experience with the original Halo campaign, but one of the game's original designers isn't having it. Revealed yesterday at the Halo World Championship, Halo: Campaign Evolved is an Unreal Engine 5 remake of Master Chief's first adventure. Campaign Evolved will be the first Halo game to show up on PlayStation consoles, so it could end up being many players' introduction to the franchise. View the full article
A new teaser from Genshin Impact is hinting at the appearance of a major character within the Version 6.2 update, teasing one of the Five Sinners of Kha'enriah. As the Nod-Krai cycle kicks off, HoYoverse has given fans plenty to be excited about from the newest region's story, bringing in some of Teyvat's most notable factions. Teasers for Genshin Impact's seventh playable region have hinted at major organizations like the Fatui, Knights of Favonius, and even the Hexenzirkel being involved, bringing in multiple characters from past regions. Now, one long-rumored character is set to make his debut. View the full article
Members of The Sims community have been having a rough year. This week, EA has delisted The Sims Mobile from both iOS and Android app stores ahead of its 2026 shutdown, following last month's report of EA being purchased by a private equity firm. Add to that the loss of The Sims 5 in favor of Project Rene, and many have been left unsure what the future holds for this beloved franchise. View the full article
Helldivers 2 CEO Shams Jorjani has bad news for players, after claiming the game's ongoing performance problems will take "many more months" to resolve. Even then, there's no guarantee that Arrowhead Game Studios will be able to fully fix the issues Helldivers 2players are experiencing at the moment. View the full article
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One of the main themes of The Outer Worlds 2 revolves around depicting a dystopian future where capitalism runs rampant. This was carried over from the first game, but expanded upon and fleshed out with deeper RPG mechanics and more variety in choices that pushed it above the first game in our review. One interesting feature that both games share is the option to include flaws, which inflict permanent negatives and slight positives on a character. View the full article