With how absolutely massive the Star Wars property has grown to be, it's not much of a surprise that we've gotten a plethora of games for a variety of consoles over the years. While there have been plenty of amazing Star Wars games like Battlefront 2, Knights of the Old Republic, or the more recent Jedi games that have gotten their share of the spotlight, just as many have fallen through the cracks despite their high quality. View the full article
In a joint advance from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan, engineers have designed the smallest fully programmable autonomous robots ever built – machines small enough to operate at the scale of biological cells. Each robot, roughly 200 by 300 by 50 micrometers, is smaller than a... Read Entire Article View the full article
A member of The Sims 4's community team has just addressed the recent influx of leaks and rumors surrounding the ongoing development of The Sims 4 and the future of the wider Sims franchise, claiming that "misinformation" has been circulating, and confirming that official news is coming at the start of next year. This official comment from EA came just hours after a new leak surfaced allegedly detailing the contents of what could be The Sims 4's final expansion pack. View the full article
A new Nintendo console is always an event, and the company's latest one is no different. The Nintendo Switch 2 launched earlier this year and has had a steady cadence of awesome titles releasing just about every month, and there are no signs of it slowing down any time soon. With 2025 coming to an end, it's time to look back on what Switch 2 gamers have been able to enjoy in its first six months or so. Here's our picks for the top games on Switch 2 in its first half-year. Table of contentsBest Switch 2 games in 2025Mario Kart WorldDonkey Kong BananzaOctopath Traveler 0Hades 2Metroid Prime 4: BeyondHollow Knight: SilksongKirby Air RidersBest Switch 2 games in 2025Mario Kart World Image via Nintendo Switch 2's launch title is still one of its best games, offering dozens of characters, tracks, and countless hours of fun whether in online multiplayer, couch co-op, or solo play. Donkey Kong Bananza Image via Nintendo At Destructoid, we called it one of Nintendo's best games ever. DK and Pauline's journey was fun, endearing, and full of all sorts of smashing terrain in what can only be described as cathartic cuteness. Octopath Traveler 0 Image via Square Enix Square Enix's gorgeous art, refreshing gameplay changes, and arching storylines across numerous playable characters and companions earned it a high score in our review. Hades 2 Image via Supergiant Games Hades 2 is simply one of the best roguelike action games ever made, so naturally, it ends up on our list for 2025. It launched in 1.0 with the Switch 2 Edition in September, and instantly became a top game on any console, let alone one that was just a few months old. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond Image via Nintendo Samus's latest adventure is one of the best-looking games Switch 2 has to offer, and the latest evolution of the Metroid franchise. It's a worthwhile experience for long-time fans of the series and the start of a potential new era. Hollow Knight: Silksong Image via Team Cherry Somehow, it was worth the wait. It took many, many years for the follow-up to Hollow Knight to finally launch. And when it did, it became an instant classic, somehow meeting and even surpassing expectations. Kirby Air Riders Image via Nintendo If Mario Kart World is not your thing, then maybe Kirby Air Riders' destruction dirby and high octane racing modes might be. This is a delightfully unique title that's quite unlike anything else, and the joy that Sakurai had while creating it could be felt within. The post The best Nintendo Switch 2 games in 2025 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Just in time for the end of the amazing (relatively) 2025, Pokémon Go players are being treated to their Shinies disappearing inexplicably. These super-rare variations of Pokémon are the crown jewels of some players' collections, and many now report that they've just vanished into thin air. The most common reports come from players claiming their Shiny Cetitans (evolved Cetoddles) disappeared from their collections for no particular reason. They logged on and bam, no rare Cetitan to be found. And it seems this isn't the only Pokémon that's been going MIA these past few days, as other players claimed their Shiny Shundo and other Pokémon disappeared, too. [Hidden Content] However, these rare Pokémon variants came back for some players after a few days of vacationing in the void of the internet, pretending as if nothing had even happened. This could just be a minor issue with the back end, which one player indicated could have to do with the favorite marker, as Pokémon marked with the star could end up suddenly disappearing. There are good odds that players would mark their rare Shinies as favorites, leading to this age-old bug triggering and kidnapping their prize Pokémon. Whether this is truly what caused the issue is as of yet unknown, but it's quite a parting gift for the end of 2025. Hell, maybe the Pokémon just wanted to chillax and make good use of the holidays and spend some time on a nice warm beach in the southern hemisphere. Or it's just regular mobile game shenanigans. Probably the latter. In other news, Pokémon Go is currently going through its new Precious Paths season, which kicked off on Dec. 2. Two new Pokémon, Clobbopus and Grapploct, have been added to the game, alongside costumed Pokémon like Charjabug and Dedenne and a whole lot more new and exciting content. The post Pokémon Go might be kidnapping your Shinies to round out the year appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Yesterday, on Dec. 27, Rainbow Six Siege X was hit by a massive security breach, which enabled hackers to give out literal trillions in premium currency, as well as to unlock any skin, including developer ones, for all players. However, that could've just been a front for something far more sinister. According to Taison TV, a Spanish-language news source, the Rainbow Six Siege X breach was allegedly a "******* horse," used to distract Ubisoft while the hackers stole valuable and "classified" information from the company. The hacker group, allegedly named Arctic, seemingly bragged about the hack on a private Telegram channel, saying it had covered its tracks enough to allow them to hack the company again. [Hidden Content] Ubisoft sources reportedly told Taison TV that the personal data of players wasn't affected by the breach. The group seemingly plans to release certain information it had acquired in the hack, and will do so if Ubisoft does not contact them. From a screenshot shared by Taison TV, it seems the group wishes to sell the information to potential buyers, but will first redact information to avoid harming Siege players. So far, Ubisoft has released very little official information about the hack, but its silence could indicate a much ******* problem than was first anticipated. A few hours after the Siege hack, Ubisoft apparently cut not only Siege's servers but most of its game servers, taking games like For Honor completely offline. This could've been done to assess all the damage done by the breach, which may have included servers and services not related to Siege itself. Ubisoft only confirmed the Siege server cut, but did not provide information about its other games. For Honor has been brought back since last night, but Siege's servers remain offline across all relevant platforms. The above should be taken as an allegation, nothing more, since we do not have official information from Ubisoft or relevant developer teams at the time of writing, which only makes sense given the potential severity of this security breach. If it does turn out to be true, it's anyone's guess what the hackers might have gotten their hands on, though initial theories include leaks of Ubisoft's dev builds, source code, planned and cancelled games, among other things. The post Rainbow Six hack was allegedly a diversion to steal valuable and ‘classified’ information from Ubisoft, and no one has any idea what might come next appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Borderlands 4 players currently have another four SHiFT codes to redeem, granting some free in-game cosmetics as well as some Golden Keys. The latest Borderlands 4SHiFT codes are part of Gearbox's ongoing 12 Days of Mercenary Day holiday promotion, which is currently on day nine. View the full article
Escape From Tarkov has revealed tons of new content coming to the popular extraction shooter next year. As part of the recent TarkovTV LIVE New Year's Special, developer Battlestate Games offered players a glimpse at some of the cool stuff Escape From Tarkovplayers can expect to see from the game in 2026. View the full article
Although Dungeons and Dragons still rule the roost, there's been dozens of tabletop fantasy games giving it a run for its money. One of the most beloved of recent years is Draw Steel, a fantasy RPG with a deep focus on tactical combat. With its innovative and crunchy systems, it has become a go-to game for players who love dice-based combat. It's been so successful, in fact, that Draw Steel is set for its first major campaign. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Citizen Sleeper is on a deep 70% discount, and it's one of the best TTRPG-inspired games ever My favorite board game of 2025 was this symphonic space opera The Ultimate Toolbox for your next TTRPG campaign is coming View the full article
The Fallout franchise is no stranger to drastic evolutions over the years, andFallout 5has the perfect opportunity to make some incredible transformations to the series' iconic gameplay loop. Having come from an isometric RPG to fully 3D open world experiences and even an MMO, it wouldn't be too surprising for Fallout 5 to make a sudden gameplay shift inspired by the explosive popularity of its TV adaptation. View the full article
We once told people to avoid the Ryzen 5 5500. Years later, it's a top-selling CPU. With DDR5 prices spiraling, has this budget Zen 3 chip become the right choice after all? Read Entire Article View the full article
The Genshin Impact 6.3 livestream is set to occur soon, revealing all the details about the new playable characters, banner structure, story updates, limited-time events, and much more. HoYoverse’s popular action RPG is in the middle of Version 6.2, an important patch that introduced a new faction called Hexerei. This brought buffs to several old characters in response to the release of Durin as part of the Genshin Impact 6.2 character banners. View the full article
The humble tabletop RPG is one of the foundations of modern gaming. Look back on the most critically acclaimed titles of yesteryear, be it Baldur's Gate 3 or Clair Obscure: Expedition 33. So many have tabletop roleplaying to thank for the mechanics and worldbuilding that evolved the medium of video games. Still, there are certain games that immerse itself in tabletop mechanics even deeper. And one of the best to ever do it is Citizen Sleeper. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: My favorite board game of 2025 was this symphonic space opera The Ultimate Toolbox for your next TTRPG campaign is coming This "cozy" board game about sick leave might be the strangest tabletop title I've seen all year View the full article
As if Breath of the Wild wasn't enough of a revolutionary open-world experience in its own right, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom took things to a whole new level with increased verticality and expanded creation mechanics. While both entries have plenty of replayability on their own, the six-year gap between them means it's probably going to be even longer for the next major installment in the franchise. View the full article
Weapon cases continue to remain the best loot sources in ARC Raiders, and Season 2 has plenty of new things on offer. The locations for most of these cases remain the same, and they can be found in the named locations on the maps. The contents, however, have changed, as new blueprints have been added to the pool that weren't there at launch. Let's look at all the weapon case locations as applicable for all five maps. Table of contentsAll ARC Raiders weapon case locationsDam BattlegroundsBuried CitySpaceportBlue GateStella MontisAll ARC Raiders weapon case locations Weapon cases are found on all five maps. The number of locations varies across the maps, but you can find them quite reliably using the screenshots that I have attached below. Dam Battlegrounds Screenshot and remix by Destructoid Here's a list of all the spots where you'll find a weapon case on your raids. Ruby ResidencePale ApartmentsHydrophonic Dome ComplexSouth Swamp OutpostWater Treatment ControlWater Towers (look at all the towers)Formicai Hills (not on the screenshot above)Formicai Outpost (not on the screenshot above)Testing AnnexRed Lakes BalconyControl TowerResearch and AdministrationThe DamPipeline TowerPower Generation ComplexBuried City Screenshot and remix by Destructoid Here's a summary of the areas where you're almost guaranteed a weapon case. Marano StationSurrounding areas of Piazza RomaGrandioso ApartmentsRed TowerSanta Maria HousesSpace TravelParking GarageGalleriaLibraryHospitalBuilding in front of the PharmacySpaceport Screenshot and remix by Destructoid Here's a list of areas to look at. Trench TowersWest Container YardLaunch TowersRocket AssemblyEast Container YardFuel LinesContainer StorageVehicle MaintenanceControl Tower A6Departure BuildingA spot near Maintenance HangarBlue Gate Screenshot and remix by Destructoid Pilgrim's PeakRaider's RefugeHeadhouseReinforced ReceptionData VaultOuter GatesWarehouse ComplexGate Control RoomAncient FortAdorned WreckageStella Montis I am still verifying some of the spots, and this guide will be updated pretty soon with all the locations that I can uncover. Do note that some of the marked locations on the screenshots above can have more than one weapon case available during a raid. The post All weapon case locations in ARC Raiders (Season 2) appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Fortnite's Winterfest 2025 questline continues to add new missions for you to complete and earn XP, and one of the recent ones requires you to find the Whiplash Time Machine and drive it at a fixed speed. The Whiplash Time Machine is part of a special collab between Epic Games and the Back to the Future movie franchise. It's available at specific locations on the winter map, and discovering it is relatively easy. The more challenging aspect is the next part, as you'll need to drive the vehicle at a fixed speed. Table of contentsHow to find the Whiplash Time Machine in FortniteHow to maintain the speed of 88mph in a Whiplash Time MachineHow to find the Whiplash Time Machine in Fortnite The Whiplash Time Machine is located at six different spots on the map. Clawsy Lodge in the northern part of the mapPainted Palms in the northeastern part of the mapSandry Strip in the eastern quarter of the mapSus Stuios in the southBattewood Boulevard in the south, beyond Sus StudiosHumble Hills in the western part of the map Screenshot and remix by Destructoid To complete the quest, you'll need to find the vehicle at any of the locations mentioned above. How to maintain the speed of 88mph in a Whiplash Time Machine Once you find a garage, go inside. Start driving the car, and follow a straight road. To complete the quest, you'll need to reach a top speed of 88mph. Driving on the straight path will be helpful, and avoid applying the brakes. Once you hit the speed of 88mph, it will transform the look of the Whiplash Time Machine following a cutscene. The speedometer of the vehicle will change, and there will be a container on the roof. Stop the car, and you can then retrieve the loot from the container. This will also complete the quest and reward you with additional seasonal XP. The post How to maintain a speed of 88mph in a Whiplash Time Machine in Fortnite Winterfest 2025 appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Time Warp is going to be the next promo in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and the first team of players has already been leaked on social media. The upcoming promo will be a fresh addition to Ultimate Team. The promo is set to feature legends and figures who have had a significant impact on the world's game. While EA Sports continues to remain tight-lipped, here's a complete list of all the cards that have been leaked. Table of contentsAll FC 26 Time Warp Team 1 players (leaks)FC 26 Time Warp team 1 release countdownAll FC 26 Time Warp Team 1 players (leaks) Here are the leaked names who are predicted to be part of the first team. CauteruccioNelson OliveiraRuben GarciaArayaJames McCleanSotocaJose FonteZadorskyJames MilnerPedersenPizziNwakaemeStogerPatrick van AanholtJuan MataMario LeminaJess FishlockGranit XhakaSteven BerghuisChris SmallingGunterVan EgmondFilip KosticMarc ter StegenDani CarvajalLuis SuarezPaul PogbaPoppLionel MessiRoy KeaneJohn BarnesCarles PuyolAndrea PirloGarrincha The names mentioned on this list should all be in packs, but there will be more cards as part of SBCs and objectives. Cards that are part of SBCs/Objectives won't require you to open your packs (and hence, no reliance on luck). FC 26 Time Warp team 1 release countdown Time Warp will be directly replacing the ongoing Winter Wildcards promo. You will be able to find all the new cards on Friday, Jan. 2. This will also become the first promo of the new year, and the following countdown will expire once the campaign goes live. [hurrytimer id="1160577"] The countdown is based on the following timings. 10am PST12pm CST1pm EST6pm UTC7pm CEST It will be interesting to find out how many of these leaked cards will eventually make it to the official team release on Friday. The post All FC 26 Time Warp Team 1 players (leaks) and release countdown appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article
Usually, Sci-Fi board games involve epic battles waged across the stars. From Twilight Imperium to Arcs, chances are that if you're playing a tabletop game set in space, you'll be spending your turns blowing up fleets of enemy battlecruisers. Philharmonix takes a decidedly different approach. Instead of conducting full scale interplanetary warfare, you'll be conducting an alien orchestra. Philharmonix is slightly bloated, maybe a bit too complex for its own good, and it's my favorite board game of the year. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The Ultimate Toolbox for your next TTRPG campaign is coming This "cozy" board game about sick leave might be the strangest tabletop title I've seen all year A stellar Star Wars deck-building board game is now 36% off at Walmart View the full article
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