Kotaku Saturday, November 15, 2025 8:53 AM
This Samsung T9 SSD keeps up no matter what you throw at it. The post Samsung Quietly Unloads Its T9 4TB SSDs on Amazon, Now Selling at a New All-Time Low appeared first on Kotaku. |
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Apple made wireless earbuds feel natural again. The post AirPods 4 Are Nearly Free, Amazon Has Literally Never Gone This Low on Any AirPods appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Saturday, November 15, 2025 8:10 AM
Two 20W dual-port chargers with USB-C cables deliver Apple-grade charging speeds. The post This Dual-Port Fast Charger Pack Sells for Peanuts, Amazon Prices Each Unit Five Times Lower Than Apple appeared first on Kotaku. |
PCGamesN Saturday, November 15, 2025 8:02 AM A page for Ashes of Creation is on Steam now, and it will be playable from December, but Intrepid Studios warns there's a long way to go. |
PCGamesN Saturday, November 15, 2025 7:28 AM Mere hours after being published, this year-in-the-making fan server project for Concord has been nipped in the bud by DMCA notices. |
PCGamesN Saturday, November 15, 2025 6:00 AM Riot's new League of Legends card game, Riftbound, does a lot of things right, but I have concerns about its accessibility and longevity. |
PCGamesN Saturday, November 15, 2025 6:00 AM The Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Zombies race is over and Cursed mode has been unlocked, but the winning team was assisted by a bug. |
PCGamesN Saturday, November 15, 2025 4:42 AM Lap up easy rewards like free Echo Jades with the latest Where Winds Meet codes for the launch of this F2P Wuxia adventure. |
PCGamesN Saturday, November 15, 2025 6:57 AM The Black Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the Damned main quest is our first of the 2025 CoD release, and takes us on a wild zombie-fuelled joy ride. |
Siliconera Saturday, November 15, 2025 9:00 AM
Corporations. They're not going to step until they suck any potential profit out of any "resource," even if it ruins people's lives and the world in the process. In Heart Machine and Devolver Digital's Possessor(s), we're presented with a situation in which capitalism lead to a group with no morals deciding that demons would be the best way to make numbers go up, and plenty of lives get ruined in the process. While it's undoubtedly bad for everyone in-universe, finding out exactly what happened, as well as what will happen to our leads, is rather fascinating for us players as observers.
Possessor(s) takes place in the imaginary Sanzu City in 1992. People at megacorporation Agradyne abusing demons resulted in a FAFO situation. But instead of the damage being confined to the evil humans who decided it'd be fine to tamper with the unknown for "profit," everyone suffers. Innocent residents of the city. The demonic victims. Luca is trying to escape with Kaz, is attacked. She's left at death's door with with legs ripped from her body by fallen, fiery debris as a demon kills Kaz in front of her. As she crawls away begging for help, she happens upon a demon named Rhem who's also not long for this world. The two make an arrangement. He possesses her, healing her and restoring her legs in the process, and she'll head into the now-destroyed city to help him get home.
When it comes to gameplay, Possessor(s) doesn't differ too much from other 2D Metroidvanias with combat that borrows from Soulslike combat systems. The newly regenerated Luca will run, jump, swing, and basically parkour through the remains of the city, fighting enemies that can consist of people, creatures, and inanimate objects possessed by the demons in the city. As you gain new equipment or abilities, you'll get to access new areas. While there might occasionally be points that might make you wonder how to get past a "dead end," it usually means you need to backtrack or roam around to attempt other avenues.
Which is one of the times that Possessor(s) sort of lost me. Typically with a Metroidvania, getting to explore an expansive map and gain access to each area is a highlight. Because of the design here, some spaces might feel a bit boring to explore even though they look really cool. Part of this is because the actual layouts make retreading familiar ground feel cumbersome, rather than inviting. In a good Metroidvania, areas will be distinct enough and unlocked fast travel points will appear often enough that it's easy to pin down where some new ability should be used and it shouldn't take you forever to get back to that spot. Or if a boss or particularly strong enemy knocks you out, you aren't losing a ton of progress. But here that isn't the case. When I'd fall, I usually needed to retread a lot of already seen ground. And while I love the look of things, I might not immediately realize that's where I use this skill or key. And because the portion of the game in which we're exploring Sanzu in search of the eyeballs Rhem needs is so open and large, it's easy to get off-track, not realize where to go, and maybe even end up unsure about which one to get first.
The combat does feel stronger, though at times it feels more like a typical 2D action game than something really unique. You really need to observe enemies to know when it is safe to attack and if it's best to use a weapon or one of your special items to strike. Unlike Dark Souls, Ender Lilies, Hollow Knight, and similar games, sometimes the "tells" aren't clear or even there. Since we're also a bit limited in what kinds of weapons are around, with the fast, short-range knives we start with, more average baseball bat with longer range, the AOE-incorporating hockey stick and the slower and heavier electric guitar providing our means of attacking. The notions behind them are great, since we're using everyday items like those, a cell phone, a mouse, and silverware to attack. I think I enjoyed the special weapons that we need to build up charges to use more than our standard equipment. Finding a moveset that works for you, like I did with the knives and silverwear, helps.
I feel like where Possessor(s) doesn't miss is when comes to the approach. It features the same sort of stylish look as Heart Machine games like Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash. The concept and story is fascinating, given the nature of demons and their affect on the world. I found myself really interested in Luca and Rhem's story and honestly wish there was more background and insights into them and their dynamic. The message is also one that resonates.
Possessor(s) isn't short on heart and style, but sometimes the gameplay doesn't seem as innovative and tight as the concept. I desperately wanted to find out what would happen to Luca and Rhem, and seeing what happened to the demons and the world as a result of corporate greed.
Possessor(s) is available for the PS5 and PC.
The post Review: Possessor(s)' Story Can Feel Stronger Than Its Combat appeared first on Siliconera. |
Destructoid Saturday, November 15, 2025 6:34 AM
The Back on Top quest in ARC Raiders is one of those peculiar missions where you have to travel to different regions.
To complete Back on Top, you'll have to visit specific areas across all four regions. Naturally, completing all the tasks can take a fair amount of time, and it will largely depend on where you're spawning. This guide will provide you with the key locations on all four maps where you have to visit and spray the wall.
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ARC Raiders Back on Top quest walkthrough
The Back on Top quest can be divided into four different parts.
Pattern House location
Pattern House is located in the northern part of the map (as marked on the map above). You have to approach the wall to spray on it and complete the quest. The exact spot on the wall for this part, and for the next three, doesn't matter. Just spray, and the quest will automatically update.
You can find the Pattern House in the extreme northern part of the map, right by the Power Generation Complex. This location is also close to where you can complete the Straight Record quest.
Tower overlooking Warehouse Complex location
The location of the Lookout tower can be slightly confusing, but I have marked it on the map above. It's located south of the Warehouse complex. You'll have to approach the white-colored tower to spray and leave your mark, which will complete this task.
Be extremely careful, as this location typically hosts a Bastion. Try not to engage, mark the Tower, and get ot the next location.
South Trench Tower location
Located in the northern part of Spaceport, the South Trench Tower is easy to locate and hard to miss. Be at the location marked on the map, and spray any part of the building's wall to complete the quest.
You don't even have to go up to the entrance. All the applicable locations are on the ground floor.
Building with a mural in the Buried Properties location
This can be the most confusing location of the lot. You'll have to go north in the Buried Properties region to reach the position marked on the map above (just be at the spot, and you'll directly face the house with murals on its walls). You'll come across a wall with murals on it, where you'll have to spray and finish your mission.
Back on Top quest rewards in ARC Raiders
Here's the complete list of rewards you obtain by completing the Back on Top quest.
If you're looking to complete other quests from Tian Wen, Unexpected Initiatives and Industrial Espionage are good choices in terms of the rewards they offer.
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Destructoid Saturday, November 15, 2025 6:18 AM
The new Stella Montis map has plenty of locked locations, and you will need a key to open the Security Checkpoint location in ARC Raiders.
Located on the upper floor of the map, the Security Checkpoint room is pretty easy to find. The easiest route is via the Lobby POI. However, it's no point visiting the place without a key, and this guide will help to ease your problem.
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Where to find the Stella Montis Security Checkpoint key in ARC Raiders
There's no definite spawn point where you can manage to find the Security Checkpoint key. Most keys typically spawn at Residential buildings on all four maps. I managed to find the Security Checkpoint key from the Ruby Residence apartment buildings on Dam Battlegrounds.
This particular location has been my go-to place for finding different keys. I found it immediately after the community unlocked the Stella Montis map. There's no specific point in the building, and it's completely random.
Another great area to visit will be the Research and Administration building on Dam Battlegrounds. There are plenty of containers to loot, and you could end up finding the key you're looking for. Apart from these two locations, try to search areas that are tagged as Residential sectors on any map.
Ultimately, you'll have to look properly in such areas and depend heavily on your luck. Once you find the key, you can head to the Security Checkpoint room to loot.
Where to use the Stella Montis Security Checkpoint key in ARC Raiders
The Security Checkpoint is located on the upper floor of Stella Montis near the Security Bridge POI. I have marked its location, and it's really easy to find the spot. You can take the corridor that goes straight from the Security Checkpoint, and you will come across the required room.
If you're coming from the Lobby, follow the corridor that goes left. There's a nearby metro excavation as well for you to escape with the loot. However, be careful, as I have come up against Shredders at this location. Try to avoid them as much as possible, and use the key to open the doors. Once you're inside, close the door to prevent the Shredder from coming inside.
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Destructoid Saturday, November 15, 2025 5:51 AM
The 2KTV episodes have marked their return in NBA 2K26, and we already have our first ten quiz sets to solve.
While the episodes are entertaining and informative, you can get extra rewards. Every episode has several questions that will appear as quizzes inside the game. You'll have to pick the correct option to get the available rewards. Typically, you can get plenty of VC with this method, which is the premium currency inside the game.
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NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 1 answers
The first episode has 17 questions; answering them correctly will land you a handy amount of VC on day one of early access.
NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 2 answers
Here are the answers to the questions on the second episode.
NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 3 answers
Here are the answers to the questions of the third episode.
NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 4 answers
Here are the answers to the questions of the fourth episode.
NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 5 answers
Here are the answers to the questions of the fifth episode.
NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 6 answers
Here are the answers to the sixth episode.
NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 7 answers
Here are the answers to the seventh episode.
NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 8 answers
Here are all the answers for the eighth episode.
NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 9 answers
Here are all the answers for the ninth episode.
NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 10 answers
Here are all the answers for the tenth episode.
How to watch 2KTV episodes in NBA 2K26
Checking out the weekly episodes is pretty easy, and you can do so from the game. You'll find a 2KTV tab at the bottom of your home screen. Open it to run the latest episode. Once there are more episodes, you'll be able to check out the ones you might miss to view the content and attempt the quizzes.
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Destructoid Saturday, November 15, 2025 3:19 AM
Completing the main Easter Egg in Ashes of the Damned is a true challenge in Black Ops 7 Zombies, and getting all the Serum items can be quite tricky.
The Serum items are an assorted set of different body parts you first need to find. Then, you'll have to use the items to decode a code at Yuri's Lab, which will be revealed on the chalkboard.
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How to collect all Serum items in Black Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the Damned
There are seven different items to find related to the Yuri's Lab code quest. Here's a quick rundown about how to find all of them. All seven items are relatively straightforward as long as you know what to do.
How to use the Serum items in Black Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of the Damned
Once you have all the items, head over to Yuri's Lab in the Arya Cosmodrome location. You'll find a smoking flash and a cypher on the wall. Wait for the smoke to turn grey before entering the ingredients in the correct order. Here's a list of symbols and their corresponding ingredients.
Use the first two letters from the code to understand which ingredients you have to input. If done correctly, the flask will ask you for your blood, triggering a lockdown sequence. Select the ingredients based on the code as shown on the chalkboard (by sticking to the first two letters).
The post How to find all Serum items in Black Ops 7 Zombies Ashes of Damned – Yuri's Lab code quest appeared first on Destructoid. |
MonsterVine Saturday, November 15, 2025 9:00 AM Back with another remaster of a PlayStation 3-era Tales of game, it's nice to see continued support for titles in the series that aren't Vesperia or Symphonia. Though this can be considered a fan favorite, was a complete remaster really necessary? Tales of Xillia Remastered Developer: DOKIDOKI GROOVEWORKS, Inc. Price: $39.99 Platform: PC, PlayStation 5 […] |