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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

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

After 17 long years, I have finally gotten around to trying Mass Effect. For the entirety of my childhood and well into my teenage and later years, I had heard about this supposedly great game made by a once-amazing studio, but never ventured to play it for literally no reason. But now, having played the first game for a few hours, I've come to realize my mistake and how much of a fool I was for sleeping on what could very well be my favorite RPG yet. Those of you who have visited the site before and read up on my ramblings should know by now how much I love RPGs. I constantly highlight all the good and bad things about each individual RPG I come across, analyzing them from head to toe and theorizing about what could've been done better. This genre is thus a special one to me, one that I continue to scrutinize even outside of work, searching for that one game to rule them all. I don't usually like xenos in games like this, but Mass Effect's ones are so good I changed my mind. Image via BioWare I cannot fathom how many times I had googled “good RPG like game X or Y,” always failing to take into account the amazing games that were made by the pioneers of the industry. Sure, I had played a lot of BioWare games, including those it had made over 20 years ago, like the Baldur's Gate titles, but I never, for no particular reason, tried out Mass Effect. When I was in elementary school, I'd come home, get online by whatever means I had at that time, and read up about all the great games I could not play (on account of my ******* PC with a Rage 128 GPU and less than a gig of RAM). Mass Effect came up time and again, alongside the likes of The Witcher 2, Skyrim, and so on. Everyone who was anyone in the RPG sphere played this series, praising its story, romance options, and choice-and-consequence systems, which I was intrigued by but never really captivated. In time, I would get a better PC, start playing games religiously from around 2013 onward, beating The Witcher 2 and 3 a dozen times, playing even Skyrim, Oblivion, and everything in between. Not a single Western RPG had been left unexperienced, that is, except Mass Effect. And it wouldn't be until these past couple of days, in the big 2025 (right at its very end) that I'd finally pick the game up. Man, have I been missing out. I initially expected this to be a game with a pre-set, silent protagonist in a run-of-the-mill sci-fi setting not far removed from anything I'd read, seen, or played before. It would turn out that no, Emilia Shepard isn't silent, and while she's half-pre-written (much like V in Cyberpunk 2077), the roleplay options remain nonetheless endless. The graphics in the Legendary Edition are nothing short of breathtaking, whereas the art direction and style are a whole other story in and of themselves. From the cutscenes to the traversable areas to the nature of this amazing world itself, I keep finding myself just staring at things, which are no doubt even more beautiful when displayed in HDR on an OLED screen. Science fiction universes are many, but boy, does Mass Effect's one stand out. Image via BioWare/EA Everything in this game seems to have been meticulously crafted with the utmost care, while even the most rudimentary prop in the environment carries artistic merit. The voice acting, writing, story—everything is beyond fantastic. It has gripped me with a force greater than I had thought possible, finally scratching that RPG itch I have long carried with me (i.e., ever since Baldur's Gate 3 came out). And it's only the first game. There are three of these things, coupled with dozens of DLC that come pre-installed with the Legendary Edition, and I've only begun to scratch the surface of this stellar (pun intended) experience that stretches out across the cosmos, or at least our rather big milky chunk of it. It's a refreshing moment in my gaming career, so refreshing that I had to tell you all about it. So far, I've yet to find a single flaw in the game's design, which was likely refined a bit over the original 2008 release. In particular, I am quite taken aback by the fluidity of the combat, the smooth movement, and how satisfying fights actually are. RPGs are keen on telling you a story, but often sacrifice mechanical depth for the sake of a good narrative. Mass Effect delivers on both and does it more than well, and is sure to keep me up for countless nights until I, too, can join the conversation about how great BioWare used to be. The post I was a fool to ignore Mass Effect for 17 years appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The Power Bank used to be one of the best credit earners in ARC Raiders, and the second season has more uses for this specific item. The Power Bank didn't have any direct use in the first season, but it always brought a steady amount of credits. Hence, finding one was incredibly lucrative if you wanted to get quick credits. Let's look at where you can possibly find a Power Bank, and what's the best way to use it. Best locations for Power Bank in ARC Raiders Power Banks are relatively easy to obtain since they can be found in different areas. You can find them in zones tagged as Electrical, Commercial, and Residential. These zones are spread all over the different maps (apart from Stella Montis). My favorite maps for finding the Power Bank are Dam Battlegrounds and Buried City. That said, you can also find them from Spaceport and Blue Gate. However, my highest success at finding the Power Bank has been Buried City and Dam Battlegrounds. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid On Dam Battlegrounds, you can try your luck at the Power Generation Complex in the northern part of the map. You can also check out the western parts, namely Ruby Residence and Pale Apartments. The southern section features locations like the Electrical Substation, where you can also find a Power Bank. Screenshot and remix by Destructoid There are plenty of spots to search on Buried City. The Library, Space Travel, and Town Hall are all possible spawn locations for the Power Bank. You can also try your luck at the Piazza Arbusto and Plaza Rosa. Ultimately, you'll want to look into every corner as Power Banks don't have any specific locations. The new Expedition project requires you to find Batteries, and the Power Bank is a great source of them. You can recycle a Power Bank to get two Wires and two Batteries. You can also salvage them. So far, there are no other uses for this item, but that could change with a future trial task or new quest. The post How to get Power Bank in ARC Raiders appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

It's no secret that Xbox Game Pass received plenty of fantastic games like Hollow Knight: Silksong and DOOM: The Dark Ages this year, but one of its most unique offerings is being saved until the new year for now. Originally been slated for a late 2025 release sometime in December, this indie game with overwhelmingly positive reviews is one you don't want to miss out on. View the full article

The Leading the Line Evolution is now live in FC 26, and it's a really interesting upgrade option to utilize in Ultimate Team. The Leading the Line Evolution is available for free, and you can use it twice. There are no stat upgrades, roles, or playstyles. However, you can use the evolution to add the striker position as a normal option on the chosen card. This guide will help you find the best possible options. Table of contentsFC 26 Leading the Line requirementsFC 26 Leading the Line Evolution upgradesBest players for Leading the Line Evolution in FC 26FC 26 Leading the Line requirements Here are the requirements for Leading the Line Evolution in FC 26. Overall: Max 85Total Positions: Max 3Not Position: ST, GKFC 26 Leading the Line Evolution upgrades The Leading the Line Evolution has only one level of upgrades. To obtain the boosts, you’ll need to complete specific tasks. Level 1 upgrades Positions: STRoles: Advanced Forward+, Poacher+, False 9++, Target Forward++ Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 4 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player.Best players for Leading the Line Evolution in FC 26 You can include a wide variety of items in this evolution. I have considered cards with stats that can excel in the attacking department. Raso ThunderstruckLauren JamesCarlos PobegaEzzalzouli ThunderstruckHaraldsson Winter WildcardsMinoungou UnbreakablesCirjan UnbreakablesTimber ThunderstruckNusa TOTWBryan Zaragoza Joga BonitoNdoye Winter Wildcards These are arguably among the best options to include in this evolution. It's a unique evolution as you can change the position of the upgraded card. Doing so will also enable you to use the upgraded version in other evolutions to gain more upgrades. The post Best players for FC 26 Leading the Line Evolution appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The holidays are almost here, and we've rounded up the best deals for Saturday, December 27, below. Don't miss your chance to save on these late discounts or gifts! Ninja Gaiden 4 for $49.99 Ninja Gaiden 4 was developed by both Team Ninja and PlatinumGames, offering a wild and immensely satisfying action combat system. Instead of solely focusing on Ryu, a new protagonist, Yakumo, was introduced alongside him. With two characters to play as, there are all kinds of new abilities and mechanics to utilize as you trek across Tokyo to combat an evil threat. If you haven't had a chance to check out this brand-new entry, you can pick up a copy for $49.94 today at Walmart. Save on Assassin's Creed Shadows for Nintendo Switch 2 Launched earlier this month, Assassin's Creed Shadows is finally available on Nintendo Switch. Right now, you can save $10 off the physical copy at Amazon. This edition packs in all the game's DLC, updates, and more into one package for Switch 2 owners. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake for $49.99 One of the most anticipated RPGs of 2025, Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake, is down to $49.99 this weekend. This remake transforms the original two Dragon Quest games into gorgeous experiences with numerous updates and tweaks to modernize the experience. I've had a blast checking this one out over the last week, especially with how much work has been put into DQII. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves for $30 Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves was one of the biggest fighting game releases of 2025, marking a long-awaited return to SNK's beloved Fatal Fury series. The Special Edition is on ***** for only $30 this weekend, and this is the best package to buy if you've yet to pick this game up. The first year of DLC is included for free, including both Ken and Chun-Li from Street Fighter. Samsung P9 Express microSD Express Card for $32.99 If you're a Nintendo Switch 2 owner or expecting to become one this holiday season, a microSD Express Card is an absolutely essential purchase. The internal 256GB of storage is nowhere near enough for most players, especially with huge games like Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade set to take up over a third of that space next year. You can save $20 off this 256GB microSD Express Card at Amazon and instantly double your Switch 2 storage. Call of Duty: ****** Ops 7 for $35 ****** Ops 7 is the latest Call of Duty, with the game releasing just a few weeks ago. Despite this, it's already on ***** at Amazon for $40, which makes this a perfect last-minute gift. Save on The Art of DOOM: The Dark Ages Art books are a great way to gain greater insight into the development of your favorite games. This DOOM: The Dark Ages art book was released a few weeks ago, and it's already on ***** for just under $31. Featuring over 200 pages, you can dive into behind-the-scenes art of the Doom Slayer, his weapons, and even enemies or locations. Mega Man The Complete Series Blu-ray for $31.97 Amazon has the complete Blu-ray of the animated Mega Man series on ***** for $31.97 today. This set contains all 27 episodes of the original series, which totals over 10 hours of content! Astro Bot for $39.99 Astro Bot is a must-own game for any PlayStation 5 owner for many reasons. The fun platforming adventure is a trip across PlayStation's iconic history of games, with cameos from many of the beloved characters that shaped each console generation. Today, you can score Astro Bot for $39.99 at Amazon, which is the lowest we've seen it so far. View the full article

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CLOiD's technical design emphasizes dexterity and precision, departing from earlier LG home robots that relied primarily on wheels and voice assistance. The new model features two articulated arms, each powered by motors with seven degrees of freedom, enabling multidirectional joint movement comparable to that of a human arm. Read Entire Article View the full article

If you're busy trying to play Rainbow Six Siege X and seeing a blank Marketplace, then you don't have any reason to be worried. The Marketplace, as of writing, has been shut down, and it's not a bug or network issue. Instead, it's part of a deliberate action on the part of Ubisoft. The decision has been made following a massive server breach that has led to unintended consequences. Rainbow Six Siege X servers breach explained The story begins earlier, on Dec. 27, when many players observed messages that resembled banwaves. However, the messages were slightly different from their usual appearance, and players soon found out what had actually happened. [Hidden Content] Upon returning to the main menu, many players reported having two billion credits in their accounts. While many players felt that the quantity must be a glitch, two billion credits were actually available in their accounts. They also reportedly gained access to the ultra-exclusive DEV skin and other high-value commodities like Glaciers. The credits players obtained through ******** methods are premium currency. You can use it at the Marketplace to buy different cosmetics. Some players have also reportedly done so to purchase as many cosmetics as possible, which is likely risking bans. [Hidden Content] Hence, the Marketplace has been completely shut down to prevent players from crashing the prices. An abundance of the premium currency will alter the prices in an unfair fashion. As of writing, the servers for the game are also down for the same reason. While Ubisoft hasn't officially acknowledged the breach, the server maintenance page still lists unplanned outages for the game across all platforms. Players will likely lose all access to the content they receive illegitimately, with bans likely to follow, but it remains to be seen what specific steps the devs will take to rectify this situation. The post Why has the Rainbow Six Siege X Marketplace been shut down appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

The Frosty Dribbler Evolution is now live in FC 26, and you can use the upgrades to improve the dribbling of your chosen card. The latest evolution is slightly expensive as you have to spend 25,000 coins, but you get some fantastic upgrades. This includes new playstyles, roles, and upgrades in the dribbling stat. Let's look at the best choices based on the requirements and the offered upgrades. Table of contentsFC 26 Frosty Dribbler requirementsFC 26 Frosty Dribbler Evolution upgradesBest players for Frosty Dribbler Evolution in FC 26FC 26 Frosty Dribbler requirements Here are the requirements for Frosty Dribbler Evolution in FC 26. Overall: Max 86PlayStyle: Max 10PlayStyle+: Max 1Not Position: GKFC 26 Frosty Dribbler Evolution upgrades The Frosty Dribbler Evolution has two levels of upgrades. To obtain the boosts, you’ll need to complete specific tasks. Level 1 upgrades Dribbling: +5|88PlayStyles+: Technical|1 Level 2 upgrades PlayStyles: Technical, Rapid, First Touch, Press Proven, Trickster|7 Level 1 upgrade requirements Play 1 match 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 2 matches in Squad Battles on min. Semi-Pro difficulty (or Rush/Rivals/Champions/Live Events) using your active EVO Player.Best players for Frosty Dribbler Evolution in FC 26 You can include a wide variety of items in this evolution. Ruud Gullit Silver IconBanda Winter WildcardsThierry Henry Winter WildcardsPatrick Vieira Winter WildcardsBuruk Yilmaz ThunderstruckLauriente Winter WildcardsSalma Paralluelo Ratings ReloadAl Owaira Ultimate Scream These are arguably some of the best options you can include in this evolution. This is one of the best evolutions for creating a chain. While the card gains a new playstyle and dribbling upgrade, the overall rating stays the same. You can immediately include the card in more evolutions to add more upgrades. The post Best players for FC 26 Frosty Dribbler Evolution appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Rainbow Six Siege has been hit by a massive server breach, which hackers exploited to grant players billions in premium currency, alongside other exclusive items, skins, and a whole lot more. Ubisoft promptly shut the servers down, but the damage caused could be quite severe. As per Pirat Nation on X, Rainbow Six Siege players were suddenly granted “massive amounts of R6 Credits, Renown, Alpha Packs, and exclusive items,” while a ton of accounts were either banned or unbanned. Streamer King George reported “thousands of people” were banned and unbanned, that over two billion of premium currency was given out, and that every player had received every single skin in the game, including those skins only available to the developers themselves. Ubisoft is allegedly keeping an eye on player behavior, as those who had spent the fraudulent funds could be liable for a ban, so I'd advise you to steer clear of the premium currency. [Hidden Content] This is a massive security breach, one which Ubisoft itself initially confirmed. It took hours to kill the marketplace and take the servers down, however, which could leave a lasting impact on the game and especially its economy. If Ubisoft can reverse and undo these holiday freebies, then perhaps nothing will come of it, but it still stands as one of the biggest hacks of a live-service game ever. Rainbow Six Sige X's servers are currently offline pending investigation and the resolution of this breach, and we'll update this piece with extra information as it becomes available. It is currently unknown when the servers are expected to be back online, but given the severity of the situation, I'd wager that's at least hours off, if not more. The post Rainbow Six Siege ravaged by massive server breach that gave its players billions of paid currency for free appeared first on Destructoid. View the full article

Slay the Spire certainly turned heads when it released, immediately cementing itself as one of the best deckbuilders in town and helping to kick off a trend that persists today. That was nearly seven years ago at this point, but the game is turning even more heads today: it just hit an all-time concurrent player peak on Steam, according to SteamDB... Read more.View the full article

The latest core series entry in the Doom franchise, The Dark Ages, which came out earlier this year, is seeing a major discount on physical copies of the Standard Edition for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Right now, you can grab Doom: The Dark Ages for 50% off off from Best Buy during its Year-End *****. That’s $35 in savings for one of the best shooters of 2025. It’s a better deal than ****** Friday and Cyber Monday. Take 50% Off Doom: The Dark Ages for Xbox and PS5 Developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks, Doom: The Dark Ages is a prequel to Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal. This dark fantasy FPS follows the origins of Doom Slayer long before being found in a Sarcophagus in a UAC on Mars. It also helps fill in the holes in the Doom storyline, getting into the history of demons and Sentinels during a medieval war against Hell. In Mitchell Saltzman's review of Doom: The Dark Ages, he gave it a 9/10, stating it’s “a new flavor of the legendary shooter series that’s heavier and more grounded, but no less energetic and exhilarating.” A new shield brings awesome offensive and defensive options, while you still get tons of Doom’s traditional guns for a fun way to take out the thousands of demons in your path. Plus, that classic heavy metal soundtrack perfectly complements the stellar design in every aspect of this game. If you’re looking to grab Doom: The Dark Ages for PC. Winter PC game sales are live, and you can grab a digital Doom: The Dark Ages for 50% off on Steam. Danielle is a Tech freelance writer based in Los Angeles who spends her free time creating videos and geeking out over music history. View the full article

If you feel like Pokémon lacks any real contenders in the videogame arena, it's possible you haven't been paying attention. Monster Hunter Stories is where it's at if you ask me, but heavy hitters like Shin Megami Tensei and Digimon Story are constantly furnishing creature collector fans with new bangers. If you want to usher in the new year by dipping your toe into the scene, the latest Epic Games Store free game is Cassette Beasts—you can claim it here until tomorrow, December 28... Read more.View the full article

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Xbox Game Pass members are going to sustain a major loss on December 31 as a great title is being removed from the catalog. Every month, Microsoft’s subscription service undergoes a few changes, with some new additions and departures. For example, four classic titles joined Xbox Game Pass just recently, on top of the other planned titles that have already arrived during this final month. View the full article

I am the survival crafting menace of my friend group—the person in Discord always suggesting we go play in a new sandbox when we haven't even finished building castles in the last. It's like being friends with a sentient Steam Discover, but for some reason I can only recommend games where we're each given a Barbie and a pile of Legos... Read more.View the full article

The Nintendo Switch 2 already received a modern flagship Star Warsgame in the form of Star Wars Outlaws, but allegedly, that's just the start. While the original Switch had plenty of Star Wars titles, ranging from Knights of the Old Republic to LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, the library was focused on ports of older games thanks to the Switch's limited hardware capabilities. With the Switch 2, everything may be changing. View the full article

Katsura Hashino doesn't have as much involvement with Persona since taking on Metaphor: RefantazioView the full article

Interview | With a new Grand Theft Auto en route, it's open season on open world games; where do we go from here? And how many kinds of open worlds are there?View the full article

In a move balancing scrutiny with caution, the White House has accused China of unfair trade practices in the semiconductor sector but delayed implementing new tariffs until mid-2027. The decision highlights Washington's concern over China's progress in chipmaking and its effort to maintain a fragile economic truce with Beijing. Read Entire Article View the full article

Schedule 1 has released its game-changing Shrooms update, adding another layer of progression to the hit indie game. The Shrooms update has been a long time coming to Schedule 1, and solo developer TVGS (Tyler) has finally managed to get it out the door just in time for 2026. And despite the new mushrooms substance being the headline addition, the patch also comes with a number of other important changes. View the full article

Every year Magic: the Gathering's Commander format gets a massive influx of new legendaries, all competing to be the most beloved by card gamers across the globe. This year, Y'shtola, Night's Blessed came out on top, utterly stomping the competition as more than 25,000 players built around her. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: All 7 MTG releases of 2025 ranked from worst to best Opinion: Is anyone actually excited about the MTG Netflix series? MTG head designer suggests Reserved List alternative that might have worked View the full article