Gearbox just gave us a massive look at all the Borderlands 4 DLC we can expect for the rest of the year, both free and paid, and there's a lot on the table. During a special showing at PAX Australia, the developer lifted the lid on exactly what the Borderlands 4 roadmap looks like through the end of 2025, with our first Bounty Pack paid expansion being the big highlight. Don't worry if you haven't bought in on that, however, as you'll be able to play the Halloween event and fight the first Invincible boss without spending a thing. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Borderlands 4 Shift codes October 2025 Borderlands 4 is a prize worthy of a loot Piñata at its cheapest price yet Borderlands 4's buff bonanza brings my favorite build up to par with the pack View the full article
Battlefield 6 is finally here, and you know what that means: you can now camp to your heart's content, clicking heads no matter what's happening to your objectives. Ignoring the fact that you're actively losing the game means nothing, even if professionals have standards. The only standard you're following is the one keeping you at the top of the scoreboard (in no other category but the K/D ratio, of course). So, if you're one of many playing as a Sniper Recon in Battlefield 6, this is the loadout guide for you. Most optimal Recon loadout in Battlefield 6CategoryChoicePrimary M2010 ESRSidearmM45A1Gadget OneC4 ExplosivesGadget TwoAP MineThrowableFrag Grenade or Proximity DetectorTraining PathSniper The beauty of the Recon class is that it starts with its best weapon, the M2010 ESR. Whether you want to go for one of its many presets unlocked by playing and killing enemies, or to customize it yourself, the gun remains the top priority for the Recon. It's fast, easy to use, and hits super hard, giving one-shot kills to the chest or head consistently. It has a wide array of attachments you can use to make it fit your playstyle, which can be either mid-range quick scoping or hard-scoping from distance. As for the gadgets, it wouldn't be Recon without C4 Explosives, which you can tack onto enemy vehicles in the absence of a good Engineer, or put on your own expendable crew's jeep and send them to their (and the enemy's) demise. To help protect you and your immediate surroundings, the Anti-personnel Mine (Claymore) is the perfect choice, and you can plant them at door entrances or other choke points and prevent enemies from sneaking up from behind. A Proximity Detector can also help spot enemies that are nearby, though I prefer the Frag Grenade for its anti-personnel utility much more. Of course, you'll want the Sniper Training Path selected, as it gives you a host of bonuses for, as the name implies, sniping, which is probably the most common thing you'll be doing as a Recon. With the loadout above, you should be able to maximize your output. Just make sure to aim well and take your time with each shot. 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 Recon class build and loadout in BF6 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The Bakayoko vs. Semenyo Ratings Reload Duo Pick SBC is an exciting challenge to complete in FC 26 if you're looking to add a promo card to your squad. The SBC offers you two promo cards, but there's a catch: you can select only one. Both cards have great in-game stats, and you'll have to complete four tasks. This guide will provide you with the cheapest solutions and help you decide which card to get. Table of contentsFC 26 Bakayoko vs. Semenyo Ratings Reload Duo Pick SBC tasksFC 26 Bakayoko vs. Semenyo Ratings Reload Duo Pick SBC solutionsWho should you pick?FC 26 Bakayoko vs. Semenyo Ratings Reload Duo Pick SBC tasks Here are the requirements of the four tasks. Bundesliga Min. 1 Players from: BundesligaMin. Team Rating: 82 Premier League Min. 1 Players from: Premier LeagueMin. Team Rating: 82 Top Form Min. 1 Players: Team of the WeekMin. Team Rating: 83 84-Rated Squad Min. Team Rating: 84FC 26 Bakayoko vs. Semenyo Ratings Reload Duo Pick SBC solutions Bundesliga Akanji 82Savinho 82Turner 82Tete 77Boungiourno 82Koch 82Doan 82Kumagai 82Ginter 82Stones 82Wood 82 Premier League Akanji 82Savinho 82Turner 82Tete 77Boungiourno 82Koch 82Doan 82Kumagai 82Ginter 82Stones 82Wood 82 Top Form Any 81-rated TOTW itemSavinho 82Turner 82Mateo 85Szoboszlai 83Janseen 83Sonnett 83Mancini 83Palhinha 83Ginter 82Freuler 81 84-Rated Squad Simons 84Pavard 84Greggi 84Gakpo 84Palacios 84Fox 84Rolfo 84Golovin 79Ruben Neves 84Locatelli 84Grimaldo 84Who should you pick? Ideally, I would have wanted to go for Semenyo, and you can, if you have a Premier League-based squad. The Frenchman has three different positions, good Shooting (85), Pace (87), and 5* Weak Foot. However, he offers 3* Skills, which is really poor. Bakayoko might have less Shooting (82) and just two positions, but he has 4* Skills. Having 3* Weak Foot isn't a big problem at the current stage of the game. More importantly, he has Inside Forward++ in RM, which is an excellent option in the meta. Either card is excellent, but you should opt for Bakayoko if both of them can fit well with your squad. 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 FC 26 Bakayoko vs. Semenyo Ratings Reload Duo Pick SBC: Who should you pick and solutions appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Less than a day after its highly-anticipated release, Battlefield 6 is already experiencing issues with cheaters and hackers infiltrating the shooter's multiplayer lobbies. The long-awaited debut of the sixth numbered entry in the beloved shooter franchise has stood as one of the biggest titles of the year, with fans anxiously awaiting the game's launch. Battlefield 6's release has already seen the game amass some impressive numbers for its early player counts, with more than 740,000 players on Steam alone. Now, Battlefield 6 is already experiencing some early issues with cheaters. View the full article
Polite society buried a lot of platformer mascots as we exited the 90s, but something Bubsy had over contemporaries like Gex and Croc (it's a crock of something, alright!) is that his games were astoundingly, memorably dreadful. Bubsy is the best evidence we have that all publicity is good publicity, because he's still getting games in big 2025, which is something we can't say for competent has-beens like Dynamite Headdy... Read more.View the full article
This week, China announced new rare earth export restrictions. Reuters reports that the expanded bureaucratic controls also cover technologies critical to rare earth extraction and refinement, seemingly intended to keep other countries reliant on ******** expertise. Read Entire Article View the full article
When I think of RPG remakes, I tend to think of recent ventures. Remakes and remasters are more popular than ever, and hits like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Oblivion Remastered, and Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake are just a few of the many that have made waves in the past couple of years. RPG remakes are nothing new, however, and one of the most interesting examples is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. View the full article
FBC: Firebreak is continuing to see significant struggles even after a major recent update, with the new shooter struggling to meet its developer's targets for the game. The shooter set in the same universe as Remedy Entertainment's previous hit game, Control, has not gotten off to the greatest start for the Alan Wake and Max Payne creators. FBC: Firebreak saw sub-par reception from fans and critics following the game's release in June, with many criticizing the game for a lack of substantial content. Now, FBC: Firebreak's early struggles are being felt by its developer. View the full article
Genshin Impact has officially confirmed the banner characters for Version 6.1, featuring a strong lineup of Nefer, Furina, Arlecchino, and Zhongli. Version 6.1 is set to introduce the Miliastra Wonderland, a sandbox mode that will allow Genshin Impact players to create, share, and play custom minigames with the rest of the community. However, it will also see the debut of Nefer, and the continuation of the Archon Quest for Nod-Krai. View the full article
The Recon class is one of spotting and sniping, and the Range Finder is a fantastic tool that helps you gauge the distance between yourself and the enemy. This, in turn, allows aim correction and more efficient long-range sniping. But the game never explains how to use the Range Finder, only offering it as an attachment. So, here's everything you need to know. How to use Range Finder in BF6 The Range Finder is an excellent tool, but the game never tells you how to use it. Screenshot by Destructoid After you've attached the Range Finder to your weapon, you can use it by holding down B on PC or the Down Arrow on Console. You first need to point your scope at someone or something, and the Range Finder will automatically adjust your zeroing to the appropriate distance. The game never explicitly states how this functions, so I hope you're now up and ready to snipe people no matter how far they are on the map. How to spot enemies in BF6 The Recon class has numerous tools to spot enemies more efficiently and frequently. Screenshot by Destructoid If you're playing Recon and using the Range Finder, odds are you're also trying to spot as many enemies as possible, near and far, to help your team stay alert to incoming hostiles. To spot in BF6, you need to aim down sights towards the enemy, then press Q on PC, LB on Xbox, and L1 on PlayStation. This is only applicable to enemies you have a line of sight on, and will not appear to allies through walls like they did in BF1. Recons can spot enemies automatically by aiming down sights at them, and do not need to press any buttons. Simply looking at the enemy with sights down is enough. With the Sniper Training Path, you'll also eventually gain another ability, which spots any enemy you've dealt damage to, further improving your spotting efficiency. The Recon also has several tools to use for more spots, including the Recon Drone, the Motion Sensor, and the Proximity Detector, each able to spot enemies at a distance or nearby, depending on the gadget. Spots usually last only a few seconds and cannot be spammed on most classes, but you can still double-tap the relevant button to place a red marker on the map that your allies can see and be aware of. 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 use the Range Finder in Battlefield 6 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
With Battlefield 6 out, we can finally enjoy all of its revived classes in their full glory, utilizing all they have at their disposal, rather than their somewhat limited counterparts from the beta. The Engineer is one of the most crucial members of any squad, with the devastating capacity to take down entire buildings, blow up enemy vehicles, and all around be a nuisance to the opposing side. It's an amazing class with lots of weapon and gadget choices, so here's our most optimized loadout for the Engineer. Optimal loadout for the Engineer in Battlefield 6 The Engineer is a supportive class, meant to provide utility to its team, whether by disabling enemy vehicles like tanks, choppers, and jets, or destroying buildings and planting mines. Its signature weapon class is the SMGs, though open weapon queues can and will allow you to take any gun you want. For the sake of this guide, we'll be sticking to SMGs, as that also seems to be what the Engineer works best with, what with the extra mobility and speed. Here's what your loadout should generally be with the Engineer: CategoryChoicePrimary PW5A3 (MP5)SidearmM45A1Gadget OneMAS 148 or RPG-7V2Gadget TwoAV Mine ThrowableFrag Grenade Training PathAnti-Armor The Engineer is a devastating one-man army, with more than a few tools at its disposal to blow everything sky-high. In general, you should prioritize assaulting vehicles, disrupting enemy gadgets with explosives and rockets, and destroying buildings where hostiles have set up shop. If you're going to focus more on anti-armor play, then taking the RPG-7V2 will prove more beneficial, while ******* maps with more helicopters can be a good playground for the lock-on-bases MAS 148. The MP5 (PW5A3) will help you with close-range engagements, as the Engineer will almost always be up close and personal with the enemy, meaning any other category outside SMGs is detrimental to his mobility. Being nimble, light on your feet, and moving from place to place to mine it or blow it up is the name of the game here, hence the choice of weaponry. When applying attachments to the SMG, prioritize those that grant more control and precision, such as Vertical Grips. I also advise sticking to AV Mines and removing the AV Grenades from your loadout, replacing the latter with regular Frag, since you'll be able to wreck vehicles with the rest of your arsenal anyways. Frag Grenades will give you more anti-infantry potential, helping with situations that don't involve Tank Busting. Lastly, the Anti-Armor Training Path provides a lot of nice buffs and bonuses that synergize well with this loadout, from extra rockets, faster reloads, and repair bonuses. 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 Engineer class build and loadout in BF6 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
The Assault class appears to be the most popular choice among Battlefield 6 players (based on my experience with random strangers), and it's very easy to misunderstand what you have to do. The Assault class is simple to learn but extremely hard to master. Like all other classes, there are different ways to build and play with it. Here's how you can make it shine with the best loadout in Battlefield 6. Best Assault loadout in Battlefield 6CategoryChoicePrimaryNVO-228E Assault RifleSiidearmM45A1Gadget OneM87A1Gadget TwoHigh Explosive LauncherThroweableFrag GrenadeField SpecAdrenaline Injector A number of components of this loadout will be locked when you're just getting started in Battlefield 6. Your first task will be to unlock three components—the Frotliner class, the High Explosive Launcher, and the NVO-228E Assault Rifle. Unlocking all three will take a fair amount of time and effort. You should only play with the Assault class and try to complete as many objectives as possible. Screenshot by Destructoid Let's begin with Frontliner. While Breacher is fine for beginners, Frotline is better due to the Quick Recovery ability. As you'll be leading your offense, you're guaranteed to get hit. Quick Recovery allows you to get 50% faster healing at a 50% improved rate. Secondly, Rally Squad grants you and your teammates a temporary Adrenaline effect that gets extended with your kills. Soft Landing and Adrenaline Rush are also advantageous bonuses. Screenshot by Destructoid NVO-228E is the king of current meta, and it's arguably the best assault rifle. While the range isn't the best, its damage is top-notch. It can shred through multiple enemies in one round as long as you can manage the aim. You also get plenty of choices with different attachments to tweak the weaknesses. The Assault class can carry a second primary weapon as one of its gadgets, and I have gone for the M87A1. It's unlocked by default, does a lot of damage in short range, and satisfies all my needs. It's excellent at getting you out of tight or low-ammo situations. While the Thermobaric Launcher is pretty decent at breaching down doors and corners, I have opted for High Explosive instead. The launcher, combined with frag grenades, can often land you some unlikely kills and also provide you with strategic benefits in modes where you can capture locations. Here are key tips to excel with this loadout. While your role is to lead your line, you should also know when to hide from damage.Don't engage against armored and heavy vehicles, as you don't have any countermeasures.Use your launcher to sweep areas or to open a new path to attack for your squad.Try to get a friend who plays well as a support, since the two classes can combine well. 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 Assault class build and loadout in Battlefield 6 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
A potential DLC expansion for the 2024 remake of Silent Hill 2 that had been teased earlier in the year may not be coming, at least anytime soon, based on commentary from a voice actor who seems essential to its creation. Many fans have been expecting the Born From a Wish side story to be added to Silent Hill 2 for a few months now, and it seems likely that they're in for disappointing news. View the full article
Even if Battlefield 6 has the second-lowest number of maps at launch in the series, it still ties with Battlefield 3 and 5 while offering a level of detail that's leagues higher than its predecessors. Not every map is made equal in Battlefield 6, but it's not anything new for the series to have some rise far above the rest. View the full article
I've never played an invite-only beta test with such a fully-formed ranking system as Deadlock's, but I guess when everyone gets unlimited plus-ones, the audience is big enough to warrant it. Besides, the game's beta status didn't stop me lamenting my place in Arcanist IV—below average, assuming ranks fall into normal distribution—but a patch dropped yesterday that majorly shook up everyone's ranked placements, leaving me three full leagues ahead of where I was and terrified for my next solo ******... Read more.View the full article
For a game about Dungeons and Dragons, the franchise does tend to be on the whimsical side of things. Sure, there's plenty of DnD horror out there, but most of the popular experiences tend towards sprawling gothic campaigns. Need we say more about epics such as Curse of Strahd? But for folks who want the tabletop equivalent of a short Goosebumps horror story, Dungeon Crawl Classics has you covered. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: This hard sci-fi alternative to Warhammer 40k is 95% off on Fanatical! Get 87% off Warhammer 40k Mechanicus in this bundle, if you're quick Get 15 epic books for DnD's Scarred Lands setting, just $1 each View the full article
Aliens: Colonial Marines is one of the most infamous misfires of gaming history, a disaster of a scale that's relatively rare in the upper echelons of game development. Virtually everyone who played it at the time acknowledged that it was a buggy, broken, unfinished mess, and there were rumblings that Gearbox outsourced large portions of the game's development while it focused on building Borderlands 2... Read more.View the full article
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Even if it doesn't offer the same vehicle variety as the other maps of Battlefield 6, Siege of Cairo has one of the most addictive combat loops thanks to its gameplay design. With plenty of sightlines for vehicles and Recons, alongside cover and alternative routes for the Support and Assault, every class can thrive on this Battlefield map. View the full article
An ITHome editor using the handle Ruby_Rapids on Twitter recently shared a ******** flyer for an upcoming Asus B850 motherboard, which clearly advertises Zen 6 CPU support. The infographic provides the most compelling evidence yet that B850 boards, currently supporting Zen 4 and Zen 5 processors, will be compatible with... Read Entire Article View the full article
Battlefield 6 has officially launched as one of the biggest releases of 2025, and players from all over the world have almost universally been enjoying the multiplayer experience. However, while Battlefield has never been known for its campaign mode, players are completely divided over whether Battlefield 6's campaign is just another mediocre BF story or one of the best entries in the franchise. View the full article
Many Baldur's Gate 3 builds allow you to summon allies, making your Tav character feel like a Pokémon trainer calling upon a reliable team during combat encounters. However, one build discovered by Alcast on Reddit shows the epitome of this playstyle, giving you the most followers out of any archetype. With the right stats, spells, and gear, you can complete your "Pokédex" by gaining the largest number of undead possible. View the full article
After the recent announcement thatClair Obscur: Expedition 33 will be getting free additional content in celebration of over 5 million copies sold, there's a resurging interest in the unexpected hit RPG from Sandfall and Kepler Interactive. As players get re-acquainted with their beloved Expedition crew, they'll also have to relive each of Clair Obscur's most heartbreaking, unforgettable moments. View the full article
Atlus and Studio Zero have announced the Guidebook Edition of Metaphor: ReFantazio, with the new digital bundle planned to release in early 2026. Metaphor: ReFantazio was one of the most applauded RPGs of 2024, even snagging a Game of the Year nomination, and this upcoming release of the title comes packed with several extras sure to please fans of the fantasy game. View the full article
Borderlands 4's Creative Director has advised players to exercise caution when using the game's new dialog skip mod on PC. It seems that Borderlands 4has some elements under the hood that could cause players' games to break as a result of using such a mod. View the full article
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Gearbox just gave us a massive look at all the Borderlands 4 DLC we can expect for the rest of the year, both free and paid, and there's a lot on the table. During a special showing at PAX Australia, the developer lifted the lid on exactly what the Borderlands 4 roadmap looks like through the end of 2025, with our first Bounty Pack paid expansion being the big highlight. Don't worry if you haven't bought in on that, however, as you'll be able to play the Halloween event and fight the first Invincible boss without spending a thing. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Borderlands 4 Shift codes October 2025 Borderlands 4 is a prize worthy of a loot Piñata at its cheapest price yet Borderlands 4's buff bonanza brings my favorite build up to par with the pack View the full article