Escape from Duckov, a game long awaited by looter-shooter fans, is finally out and blowing up on Steam. Its name might sound familiar, and that's because Escape from Duckov puts a hilarious twist on the well-known extraction shooter, Escape from Tarkov. View the full article
As players continue to deploy into Battlefield 6 multiplayer to try out its many maps, modes, and guns, they are finding a new enemy to fight: the sun. The millions of players who have checked out EA and Battlefield Studios’ latest large-scale FPS in its first week since launch have been hit by lights so bright they feel like they are being “flash-banged." It’s an issue affecting every class from Engineers to Recon, especially when exiting a building or, even worse, aiming down sights (ADS) while looking outside from the inside of a structure. The whole lighting system seems broken byu/Popcornmix inBattlefield .reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; } “It's my main issue right now,” one Reddit user commented. “It actually gives me a headache. Footage of the issues plaguing Battlefield 6 players is hard to ignore, and we here at IGN have experienced them, too. Simply walking around on outdoor maps rarely presents any issues, but the instant you try to leave a building, nearly the entire screen turns white from the sheer power of the sun. It’s the kind of thing that would be annoying for any game, much less a relatively competitive military shooter where every bullet counts. It's unclear if bright lights in Battlefield 6 affect more players on PC, PlayStation 5, or Xbox, or if the issue is present across all versions of the game. While few have tried to argue the bright light adjustment effects are realistic and should stay, the vast majority of players seem to disagree. “I got people sledge hammering drones riding up to the sky hitting 500m shots but my operator forgot sun protective glasses? The harshness and lighting imbalance from indoors to out is horrific,” content creator and 100 Thieves founder Matthew “Nadeshot” Haag said in a post. “This realism argument is out of control. BF6 is great but a lot needs to be fixed.” If you're struggling with the brightness in #Battlefield6 I think I've found a fix. (It doesnt work)... [Hidden Content] — BreaK (@TSM_Break) October 14, 2025 “Yeah, I imagine they’re going to have to improve it at some point,” another Reddit user added. “Looking out of a window is like getting flash banged and looking into a building is like suddenly going blind.” Thankfully, DICE’s principal game designer for Battlefield, Florian Le BiHan, said in an X/Twitter post that BF Studios is “working on a set of improvements” that should address the harsh lighting effects in Battlefield 6. More information for fixes in this regard are said to arrive “in the near future.” Until an official fix arrives, players are left to fend for themselves as Battlefield 6’s sun launches its attacks anytime they leave a building, which, of course, is quite often. In the meantime, some believe they’ve found a Band-Aid solution that might make ADS more manageable – no sunglasses required. Battlefield 6 sun glare tip: If you are experiencing the awful glare from the sky and looking out at the distance from inside a building. Turning on HDR on my monitor and in windows (HDR 1000 to be exact) completely eliminated all glare. — MurkTweaks (@MurkFPSHub) October 13, 2025 It appears there’s no one-size-fits-all fix, but some players recommend toggling HDR on or off depending on your monitor of choice. There’s also a World Brightness setting in-game, set at 50 by default, which can be tweaked. Here’s your warning, though, that turning this notch down too far may have the opposite effect, leaving a player with environments that are too dark. Others report altering other graphics settings, such as Performance Preset modes on consoles, has helped, too. Again, these aren’t sure-fire fixes and could change depending on each player's setup, but it’s at least something to try while EA and BF Studios work on a more official, permanent solution. While we wait for more Battlefield 6 news, be sure to check out our 8/10 Battlefield 6 multiplayer review. For more on Battlefield 6, visit IGN's Battlefield 6 guide for a complete list and video of all campaign collectible locations, tips for getting an edge in multiplayer, and more. depiction of what you see in BF6 when HDR is enabled [Hidden Content] — Reality (@realityuk) October 14, 2025 Fix the brightness looking out windows [Hidden Content] — KING LOUIE (@LouieGlock) October 16, 2025 Comment byu/Popcornmix from discussionhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Battlefield/comments/1o7n0ky/the_whole_lighting_system_seems_broken/ inBattlefield .reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; } 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
Former Assassin’s Creed franchise boss Marc-Alexis Côté has claimed that he didn’t resign from his role and was instead “asked to step aside” by Ubisoft. VGC reported earlier this week that Côté had left his role as the franchise boss of Assassin’s Creed, a series he’s worked on for nearly two decades as a designer, director and producer. The news came on the heels of the opening of a new Ubisoft subsidiary part-owned by Tencent, Vantage Studios, which will now oversee its biggest franchises, including Assassin’s Creed. Read More... View the full article
The King's Rock is one of several evolution items that you can collect in Pokémon Legends Z-A, and knowing how to find it will be beneficial. Once you have cleared the initial stages of the game, you'll require evolution items, including the King's Rock. There are two ways of finding this item. You can either choose to buy it directly from the correct vendor or earn it by completing a side quest. This guide will provide you with all the required information. Table of contentsHow to purchase the King's Rock in Pokémon Legends Z-AHow to get King's Rock in Pokémon Legends Z-AHow to purchase the King's Rock in Pokémon Legends Z-A To buy the King's Rock (and other evolution items), you'll need to reach the Racine Construction building, located in the southeast part of the map. The easiest way to reach the building is to take the main route that goes southeast. Go past Wild Zone 2, and continue straight. Screenshot by Destructoid Once you're at the edge, turn right on the map (to your left) and head straight. You'll reach the Racine Construction building. Go inside, and you'll find a couple of vendors offering different evolution items. Speak with the vendor on your right, and you'll get the option to pick the King's Rock item. Screenshot by Destructoid You can also find a host of other evolution items from these vendors, including the Metal Coat. If you don't want to buy, however, there's an alternate way to get King's Rock. We can't confirm when the item appears as buyable, though, in the location, and it might be a post-game thing, so check back in while you complete the main story to make sure. How to get King's Rock in Pokémon Legends Z-A Scrrenshot by Destructoid You can also obtain the King's Rock by completing the Strike First to Make 'Em Flinch side quest. This is side quest no. 84, so it's going to take you a fair amount of time to reach that point. The quest, like most of the other side content, is pretty much self-explanatory. Completing the quest can be an effective way of gaining a King's Rock, along with other applicable rewards. You can find it (when it becomes available) in the battle court below the Quasartico Inc. building. If you're all about evolutions in Legends ZA, you should also visit the Stone Emporium, where plenty of Mega Stones are available for purchase. These stones allow you to Mega Evolve the applicable Pokémon when they're holding the item in a battle. 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 How to find King’s Rock in Pokémon Legends Z-A appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The Metal Coat is one of the many essential evolution items that you can obtain in Pokémon Legends Z-A, and this guide will make your life easier by helping you find it first. There are a couple of ways to obtain the Metal Coat inside Legends Z-A. One of them requires you to spend in-game resources, while the other option involves completing a side quest. I have mentioned details about both of them to help you find the Metal Coat without a problem. Table of contentsHow to buy Metal Coat in Pokémon Legends Z-AHow to get the Metal Coat in Pokémon Legends Z-AHow to buy Metal Coat in Pokémon Legends Z-A You can outright buy the Metal Coat and other evolution items by being at the correct location. For that, you'll need to reach the Racine Construction, located in the southeast part of the city. Take the main southeast route and go beyond Wild Zone 2. Screenshot by Destructoid From there, go right on the map (you'll have to run left) after hitting the edge, and go straight. The Racine Construction is where you'll need to be, and you'll find two members willing to sell you these evolution items. The vendor selling Metal Coat is on the left, and you can directly purchase the item. Screenshot by Destructoid Then, the Metal Coat will be added to your inventory, and you can use it as required. We can't confirm if the Metal Coat is sellable here from the get-go or is a post-game item. But it's good to see you can buy a lot of them, among other items. How to get the Metal Coat in Pokémon Legends Z-A Screenshot by Destructoid. You can also obtain the Metal Coat from side quest 114. Titled A Feather from Skarmory, this quest rewards you with a Metal Coat when you complete the tasks. The tasks are pretty self-explanatory, and the game guides you through all steps once you begin the quest. When the side quest is available, it'll be northeast of Wild Zone Area 17. This will allow you to get the Metal Coat without purchasing from Racine Construction. This method also allows you to have more than one of the evolution items in case you need them for some reason. If you're instead looking to get Evolution Stones, head over to the Stone Emporium located in the southern part of Lumiose City. 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 How to find Metal Coat in Pokémon Legends Z-A appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Former Call of Duty director, Glen Schofield, says he’s ‘immensely worried’ about the future of the franchise under Microsoft, and questions whether the Xbox maker’s culture will be compatible with the teams behind the hugely popular FPS over the long term. During a decade at his studio Sledgehammer Games, Schofield directed instalments Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (2011), Advanced Warfare (2014), and WWII (2017). He left the studio he co-founded in 2019, before going on to build The Callisto Protocol at Kraften. Speaking to VGC at Gamescom Asia, Schofield said he was sceptical about whether the FPS series could remain as successful under Microsoft, citing culture concerns such as the way in which staff are incentivised, and Microsoft’s recent track record with franchises like Halo, which have declined in popularity. Read More... View the full article
NetEase Games has revealed that Marvel Rivals will be collaborating with the television show Marvel Zombies to bring a new PvE mode to the popular hero shooter. While many characters from Marvel Zombies are also present in Marvel Rivals, some major heroes, like Ms. Marvel and Red Guardian, have not yet appeared in the game. View the full article
Digital pinball has been through some ups and downs over the years. The Williams pinball tables in The Pinball Arcade were maybe a bit buggy but played great, until the entire library disappeared when the license went to Zen. Zen has continued on through multiple iterations of its Pinball FX series, delivering a ton of tables but being fairly slow on the Williams releases. ******'s Tilt got the sequel Xenotilt, both moving through Early Access to full release, and in all that time Zaccaria Pinball has kept on going through its extended Early Access run. It's been almost ten years since Zaccaria Pinball landed on Steam, and as of today it's finally released its 1.0 version. View the full article
A deal on Amazon for MSI's two-fan edition of the Nvidia RTX 5070 has brought the popular midrange GPU to its lowest price yet, dropping below the $500 mark for the first time. Today's GPU market is a surprising reversal compared to just a few months ago. Read Entire Article View the full article
In an impassioned end to his keynote address on the opening day of Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show in Bangkok, Dead Space creator and industry veteran Glen Schofield has declared that the games industry is in dire need of fixing, and he believes he knows just how to go about it. “We need to fix the gaming industry right now,” said Schofield to a room of games industry professionals. “It's broken. It's beaten, it's battered, our developers are battered, they've been taking it on the chin for the last couple of years. We need to bring it back to what it was, right? Instead of all this negativity.” The first and arguably most controversial step to take in Schofield’s opinion, is for the games industry to widely embrace the use of generative AI as a standard part of their development tool set. “AI isn’t here to replace us,” continued Schofield. “It’s here to make us faster, better, and more efficient. And AI is for all of us, it really is. It’s not just for directors and artists, it’s for writers and marketing execs. “So, I think [games industry] executives, owners, founders… Let's start training our people on AI. Start it as soon as you can. Who cares if I’m EA or Activision or Namco or whatever, we should be working together at least in training and training our people up. That would be a huge help because I know we’re going to start hiring people back again.” Next up, Schofield believes that investors need to loosen their purse strings and start spending more on games development, as well as putting the right people in charge of each studio. “Come on, investors and execs, let’s stop this madness,” said Schofield. “You want to make a AAA game for like eight million dollars? You gotta get your guts back again. If we start putting money into the industry again, we know it's going to make money.” “To me, you picked the wrong people to run the teams, to run the games, right? In my opinion [you need] a big, creative person who’s running it. And then you put people around to help with this and that. That's the way I work these days, right? I still run my studio in ways but I have people to help now so I can be 100% or 98% on that. That’s what these games need. I saw some of the people that were chosen and they were really good people, but there's no way they were ready to direct a game.” “So I said, let's start putting money in, do due diligence a little better on that. We know we're going to make money. But we have to make quality games, and you have to give them to the right people.” Lastly, and perhaps most strangely given that he was presenting the opening keynote address at a rival games industry show, Schofield wished for the return of E3. “Bring back E3,” said Schofield to soft applause. “I mean, come on. E3 is the granddaddy of them all. And I will tell you every single E3 that I went to made my games better. And I know there's no formula to show a [return on investment] on that, [but] every game got better when you went there. You talked with your friends, you talked with colleagues, everybody's thrilled to help you with the next technologies, or showing you mechanics. When the companies started going outside of E3 I knew this was the end, and I started boycotting those because [that] was not an industry that was working together, this is an industry that’s fragmented. And so now there’s no E3.” Schofield concluded his address by reiterating that while he’s fully onboard with AI, the most important aspect of games development were the people making them, not the machines. “Remember, ideas are the lifeblood of the industry,” said Schofield, speaking to the developers in attendance. “And those ideas? They come from you.” How do you feel about Schofield’s plan to “fix” the games industry? Sound off in the comments below! Tristan Ogilvie is a senior video editor at IGN's *********** office, currently attending Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show. View the full article
The newest Like a Dragon & Yakuza Franchise ***** on Steam features discounts on Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, Infinite Wealth, Judgment, and much more. View the full article
A new offline mode for Ubisoft’s The Crew 2 is available now, which will allow owners to play the racing MMO offline if desired. The functionality – dubbed Hybrid Mode – has been explained in full on the publisher’s website. According to Ubisoft, Hybrid Mode gives us the “freedom to choose” how we want to play The Crew 2. That is, online mode (which is “the original experience as it was designed from the start, complete with multiplayer features, leaderboards, summits, and community sharing”) or offline mode (which the publisher describes as “a new experience”). “Whether you’re looking to preserve your progression for the future or simply enjoy the freedom of playing without a connection, Hybrid Mode ensures The Crew 2 remains accessible for years to come,” explains the publisher. To transfer progression into offline mode, players can simply select “Export to Offline Save” after a session online. Doing so will create a copy of current progression in the game’s multiplayer world stored locally on a personal PC or console. Ubisoft notes online and offline saves are separate, however, so progress made offline will not carry back over into online saves. Players will be able to re-export online saves to update offline files at any time. Custom liveries will not transfer to offline saves. An offline mode for The Crew 2 was announced last year in the wake of the the shutdown of the original game in March 2024. Disappointed players of The Crew (which was not a free-to-play game, but became inaccessible for its owners to play after its shutdown – even solo) were justifiably concerned about The Crew 2 suffering the same fate. “We heard your concerns about access to The Crew games,” Ubisoft said at the time. “Today, we want to express our commitment to the future of The Crew 2 and The Crew Motorfest. We can confirm an offline mode to ensure long term access to both titles.” Ubisoft was subsequently sued after the shutdown, a lawsuit the publisher responded to by insisting that buying a game doesn’t give players “unfettered ownership rights” to it, but rather only a “limited license to access the game.” Luke is a Senior Editor on the IGN reviews team. You can track him down on Bluesky @mrlukereilly to ask him things about stuff. View the full article
Falcom has released Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter version 1.0.5 on Steam and PS5 bringing in a first-person mode and it will also add visual options on Switch 2. View the full article
Thank your own personal deity (possibly Raiden) it's Friday! I've gone and found some great bargains to round out your week and make your days off amazing. Whether you're hunting dragons, chasing ghosts, or assembling Hogwarts brick by brick, there's something worth snagging before these bargains vanish. Contents RetroNintendoXboxPlayStationPCPC GearLEGOThis Day in Gaming In retro news, I'm celebrating the 22nd bday of Animal Crossing. This was it, campers, the OG concept that somehow pivoted from a failed 64DD dungeon-crawler RPG to a non-linear life sim where Nintendo warned me about the soul-crush of mortgages. Be that as it may, this game delighted almost everybody at the time (personally, I was sold by the fishing and 19 [free!!!] NES games). From this blueprint, AC spawned a 6-game empire that's still going strong today with 81M copies sold, which must be an insane amount of bells. Aussie birthdays for notable games. - ***** Worldwide Soccer 97 (SAT) 1996. eBay - Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (PC) 1997. Get - Animal Crossing (GC) 2003. Sequel - Voodoo Vince (XB) 2003. Redux - BioShock (PS3) 2008. Redux Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch On Switch, Cyberpunk 2077: Ult. NS2 gives Nintendo owners a taste of Night City. I played it at launch elsewhere, and it's wild seeing how well this version runs. Metroid Prime 4, meanwhile, is the long-awaited sequel fans have been dreaming about since the GameCube days, with Samus looking sharper than ever. Cyberpunk 2077: Ult. NS2 (-18%) A$99 - A massive sci-fi RPG packed with DLC and next-gen polish. Runs impressively on Switch 2, bringing Night City chaos to handheld form for the first time.Metroid Prime 4: Beyond (-23%) A$69 - Samus returns in her long-awaited first-person adventure. Expect moody exploration, alien shootouts, and a cinematic continuation of the Prime saga.Pokémon Legends: Z-A (-23%) A$69 - Game Freak’s next big evolution of the series promises an open-world adventure in Lumiose City. Looking like huge creature variety and urban exploration.Dragon Ball Fighterz (-46%) A$44.90 - Arc System Works nails the anime brawl aesthetic with crisp visuals and technical 3v3 combat. Still one of the finest competitive fighters on Switch.Rune Factory 5 (-31%) A$51.90 - A cozy farming-sim and dungeon-crawler hybrid where romance and rune magic meet. A charming pick for Stardew Valley fans craving more RPG flavour. Banger Must-owns Bucketlist stuff Zelda: Breath of the WildSuper Mario OdysseyZelda: Tears of the Kingdom Or gift a Nintendo eShop Card. Switch Console Prices How much to Switch it up? [/url] Back to top Exciting Bargains for Xbox Over on Xbox Series X, Monster Hunter Rise remains one of Capcom's best co-op grinds. I’ve spent way too many nights chasing rare carves with mates and a fridge full of energy drinks. And Alan Wake 2 is still the gold standard for psychological horror this generation. Remedy’s knack for weird meta storytelling makes this one unforgettable. Monster Hunter Rise (-75%) A$14.20 - Capcom’s monster-slaying juggernaut goes well on Xbox with silky 4K performance. Includes Sunbreak mechanics and cross-play support for the ultimate grind fest.Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown (-62%) A$19 - Ubisoft’s reboot delivers fast, fluid platforming and sharp combat. A slick mix of classic Metroidvania exploration and Persian myth flair.Hogwarts Legacy (-57%) A$47.10 - A spellbinding open-world RPG set in the Wizarding World’s golden age. Explore the castle, learn forbidden spells, and fly freely on broomstick patrols.Fatal Fury: CotW Spec. (-67%) A$30 - SNK’s fighter revival brings back classic faces with new-age flair. A strong contender for modern 2D brawler fans who love tight combos and nostalgia.Alan Wake 2 (-70%) A$27.20 - Remedy’s psychological thriller continues its eerie meta-narrative. Dual protagonists, moody visuals, and storytelling mastery make it unmissable for horror fans. Xbox One Diablo III: Eternal Col. (-67%) A$32.90 - Blizzard’s hack-and-slash classic with all expansions included. Still absurdly fun solo or in couch co-op, even years later.Alien: Isolation (-75%) A$14.90 - One of gaming’s most terrifying experiences. This stealth survival gem still captures Ridley Scott’s horror with impeccable atmosphere and AI tension.Mortal Kombat 11 Ult. (-85%) A$13.40 - Fatalities, friendships, and time travel chaos. Packed with DLC fighters, this is the goriest, most content-rich MK yet. Must Plays to Own Timeless crown jewels Baldur's Gate 3Elden RingPersona 5 Royal Or just invest in an Xbox Card. Xbox Console Prices How many bucks for a 'Box? [/url] Back to top Pure Scores for PlayStation PS5-wise, The Witcher 3 Comp. still reigns as the most generous RPG package on the market. CD Projekt Red’s free upgrades keep Geralt’s adventures looking fresh. And Dead Space remains one of the most atmospheric horror remakes in years. The reworked zero-g sections are simply brilliant. Battlefield 6 (-18%) A$89 - EA’s next-gen shooter pushes scale and spectacle. Massive maps, destructible cities, and revamped vehicles make this a big-budget adrenaline hit.Dragon's Dogma 2 (-30%) A$75.40 - Capcom’s cult fantasy RPG returns with ******* monsters, better AI pawns, and breathtaking environments. A must-play for fans of masochists.The Witcher 3 Comp. (-80%) A$15.50 - The complete Geralt saga in stunning 4K. Includes all DLC and next-gen updates for one of the best RPGs ever made.This War of Mine: Comp. (-90%) A$4 - A bleak but brilliant survival sim about civilians in wartime. Emotional storytelling meets tough moral choices.Dead Space (-80%) A$21.90 - The 2023 remake nails the sci-fi horror atmosphere. Dismember necromorphs aboard the Ishimura with gorgeous lighting and enhanced sound design. PS4 Shin Megami Tensei III HD (-56%) A$31 - Atlus’ dark classic returns with modern enhancements. Expect demonic negotiations, brutal turn-based fights, and an unforgettable post-apocalyptic Tokyo.Super Bomberman R 2 (-54%) A$33 - A chaotic party favourite with explosive multiplayer and new castle defense modes. Great for couch sessions with friends.One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 (-47%) A$37 - Massive musou action meets anime flair. Sail the Grand Line and annihilate thousands of foes in this satisfying brawler. All-Timers Worth Tracking Not current, but amazing Elden RingBaldur's Gate 3Astro Bot Or purchase a PS Store Card. What you'll pay to 'Station. [/url] Back to top Purchase Cheap for PC On PC, Lost Judgment blends noir detective work with wild Yakuza brawls. I love tailing suspects one minute and then clobbering thugs with bicycles the next. Dead Cells, on the other hand, is pixel-perfect action with roguelike replayability that never grows old. Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 (-55%) A$40.40 - Ultramarine carnage returns. Crisp visuals and visceral melee gunplay make this sequel one of 2025’s most anticipated shooters.NBA 2K26 (-30%) A$69.90 - Visual Concepts brings new ProPLAY upgrades, smoother animations, and deeper MyCareer systems. An annual staple for hoops fans.Metaphor: ReFantazio (-51%) A$56.90 - Atlus crafts a dreamlike RPG that fuses Persona-style combat with medieval fantasy. Stylish, surreal, and loaded with creative worldbuilding.Lost Judgment (-75%) A$24.90 - A gripping detective action game from RGG Studio. Mix brawling, tailing missions, and schoolyard subplots in Tokyo’s neon alleys.Dead Cells (-56%) A$15.80 - The roguelite that keeps on giving. Tight combat, endless runs, and DLC support make this one a permanent fixture on my SSD. Or just get a Steam Wallet Card PC Hardware Prices Slay your pile of shame. [/url] Legit LEGO Deals City Scrapyard (-39%) - A$79Home One Starcruiser (-35%) - A$71Captain America vs. Thanos (-35%) - A$39.20Hogwarts Castle: Flying Lessons (-33%) - A$87 Back to top Adam Mathew is a passionate connoisseur, a lifelong game critic, and an Aussie deals wrangler who genuinely wants to hook you up with stuff that's worth playing (but also cheap). He plays practically everything, sometimes on YouTube. View the full article
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Nintendo and The Pokemon Company share the launch trailer for Pokemon Legends: Z-A with it now available on Switch 2 and Switch worldwide. View the full article
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