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PCGamesN Saturday, December 20, 2025 12:15 PM The new Ravenswatch DLC adds King Arthur's wizard pal Merlin to the fairytale roguelike, alongside a free update with new magical objects. |
PCGamesN Saturday, December 20, 2025 11:22 AM The Zenless Zone Zero 2.5 update is a great time to return, with a free Zhao, Jane Doe skin, tons of pulls, and the introduction of co-op. |
PCGamesN Saturday, December 20, 2025 9:56 AM The first post-launch update to Guild Wars Reforged brings two new modes, suggesting that more tweaks to the classic MMORPG could arrive. |
PCGamesN Saturday, December 20, 2025 9:22 AM In a move that was always too crazy to work, the ambitious effort to remake World of Warcraft Classic in Unreal Engine 5 has been canned. |
PCGamesN Saturday, December 20, 2025 7:35 AM Formerly known as Legacy Steel and Sorcery, extraction RPG Eldegarde has been expanded into a "mini-MMO," and it now has a launch date. |
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Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, December 20, 2025 1:01 PM  I've always found PowerWash Simulator's Big Brand Collabs slightly odd, if a touch humorous. They don't always make much sense to me, like the SpongeBob one, though I will admit that the Shrek one does feel like a good fit, even if I am loath to look at intellectual property. And now here we are with its sequel, PowerWash Simulator 2, with its first bit of DLC freshly announced, sending prospective powerwashers off to a distant land called Ooo from the seminal Adventure Time. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Saturday, December 20, 2025 11:57 AM  I mean, all you can do is laugh, right? You've probably already guessed at what based on the headline, but we'll dig a little deeper into this all the same. Yes, Ark 2 has been delayed, the same Ark 2 that was revealed almost exactly five years ago, that was at one point in time promised to release in 2023, and then 2024, and then sort of half-heartedly slated for 2027, before landing where we are now, with the news that the game is currently planned for release in 2028. Uhuh! |
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Siliconera Saturday, December 20, 2025 9:00 AM
Nintendo versions of big name, AAA games sometimes disappoint in minor ways. The idea and ambiance may feel similar, but they can miss the mark. The Assassin's Creed series generally worked okay on systems like the Wii U and Switch, with minor concessions needing to be made. However, we haven't seen recent entries on a Nintendo platform worldwide until Assassin's Creed Shadows for the Switch 2. (The Cloud version of Odyssey only appeared on the Switch in Japan.) I feel like it might have been worth the wait, as this latest installment runs wonderfully on the system.
We already did a review of Assassin's Creed Shadows a while back, but here's a quick refresher. This is the first mainline entry set in Japan during the Sengoku Period. While our playable characters are a samurai named Yasuke and ninja-and-very-obvious-new-assassin Naoe Fujibayashi. This means a number of historical figures, like Nobunaga Oda, Mitsuhide Akechi, Hanzo Hattori, and Ieyasu Tokugawa appear throughout the adventure. While initially on opposing sides that highlight different elements of the story, the adventure pulls Naoe and Yasuke together toward a common cause. Though because of their roles, Naoe feels and plays more like the traditional "assassin" in the series, while Yasuke is a more in-your-face, head-on attacking samurai.
So the first thing I really appreciated about Assassin's Creed Shadows on the Switch 2is probably a silly one. When I started, I had downloaded a copy, then headed out to visit some family. I wasn't connected to the internet. While the game did eventually pull the "hey, connect your Ubisoft account and play" thing once I was home and my system was online, it didn't pull that when I wasn't online. If you play in airplane mode or are offline, you don't even need to be connected the first time you're playing and starting. It's small, but considering how much I hate all of these companies mandating extra accounts to play games I own, it's appreciated.
The next highlight is the way Assassin's Creed Shadows automatically accounted for how I was playing on the Switch 2. Since I wasn't at home, I was in handheld mode. It immediately adjusted options to ensure things like the larger font appeared. It's handy! I also was delighted to see that no matter what, it remained at a steady 30fps in handheld mode. (It is also at 30fps when docked.) It is at 400p in handheld, which looked pretty good for my purposes, especially considering docked only brings it up to 648p.
Now, the thing you do have to consider is that there are accommodations being made to get Assassin's Creed Shadows running on a Switch 2 compared to a PC or PS5. The textures aren't as good. In areas where there would be trees, grasses, and bushes, there will be fewer and they'll be of lower quality Reflections? On water? Get outta here with that. Shadows in Assassin's Creed Shadows? I mean, it depends on if you are in handheld mode or not.
But when it is running, Assassin's Creed Shadows is pretty great on the Switch 2! I had no issues getting through the first five to six hours. Everything ran perfectly. The story is great. The controls are fantastic. It is really a delight in handheld mode.
However, I will say after those initial hours, I did encounter occasional crashes. I checked online and it seems it isn't uncommon, though an actual official patch isn't out yet. I swapped some things around to get the full game on the console's on-system drive instead of my microSD Express memory card, in case that was the problem. I've still encountered occasional crashes while taking on Kakushiba Ikki missions, though they do seem to be happening at a reduced rate. Also, I seem to encounter fewer issues when playing only in handheld mode, compared to going through it when docked. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised to see a patch in a few weeks that fixes things once Ubisoft pins the problems down.
It's great to see Assassin's Creed Shadows on the Switch 2 as part of the launch lineup, considering the absence of new mainline games in the series as of late. Ubisoft clearly made compromises to get it there. But it is! And it usually works well, especially in handheld mode. I did encounter some crashes along the way, so that's something to keep in mind, but perhaps we'll see those fixed in the near future since this is a "big" release for the company.
Assassin's Creed Shadows is available on the Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
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Destructoid Saturday, December 20, 2025 11:50 AM
The Bobcat is easily one of the best blueprints to find in ARC Raiders, and the exact process of obtaining it has changed since the Cold Snap update.
The SMG has an excellent fire rate, recoil control, and damage per second. However, finding the blueprint itself is a challenge, and especially now, as you'll have to complete the Blue Gate Locked Gate event.
How to find the Bobcat blueprint in ARC Raiders
To find the Bobcat blueprint, you'll first need to unlock the Blue Gate map if you're an absolute beginner. Then, you'll have to wait for the Locked Gate event. This is a special map modifier that's only available during certain periods of the day.
The Locked Gate event requires you to find four Security Code keys spread across the Blue Gate. If you're confused about their locations, this guide will help you out. You can find the code keys across multiple raids, but make sure to return safely with them.
Once you have all four code keys, you can then unlock the actual locked gate when the event is live. Once the gate is open, you'll want to find every container and locker possible. While the Bobcat appears to be a guaranteed drop from the event (or rather, has a very high drop rate), it doesn't have a fixed location inside the locked room. Hence, your task is to look into every nook and corner.
When you're unlocking the room, it's better to do so in a squad. There is are high chances that other raiders could try to ambush you after using the code keys. Having a squad around will help you to protect yourself.
Additionally, the Bobcat blueprint can also spawn in the wild on the Blue Gate map. It's an extremely rare spawn, so your best shot is to complete the Locked Gate event instead. Finding the Security Code keys and then opening the gate can sound like a difficult task, but you can get it done with the help of a squad.
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Destructoid Saturday, December 20, 2025 8:08 AM
Diablo 4 Season 11's Masterworking system is vastly different from how it worked previously, and this guide will help you achieve your best build possible.
Earlier, reaching the 25/25 quality was the requirement for maxing out a gear. In Season 11, we have something called Masterwork Capstones. The new process is slightly more complex, and you can easily make a wrong choice.
Thankfully, this guide will explain all your doubts that you might have about maxing out your gear in the current season.
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How do Capstones work in Diablo 4 Season 11
Blizzard has retained the old 25/25 system with gears. Once you hit the number, there will be an extra button on your screen. Click on it, and you'll apply a Capstone. Capstonnes apply a bonus to one of your item's existing affixes. The bonus you get will be completely random.
Unfortunately, there's no clear indication that the Capstone has been applied. If you repeat the process unknowingly, the affix bonus that you received will be reset. You'll also be wasting resources in the process.
There's a new Sanctification system as well that allows you to strengthen your gear further. We already have a detailed guide on the topic. To max out your gear, you'll want to sanctify it at the right moment.
When to sanctify gear in Diablo 4 Season 11
Season 11 allows you to rope in Hadriel's blessings in the war against the Lesser Evils. Sanctification is an excellent mechanic that allows you to strengthen your gear. However, it adds plenty of restrictions on the gear you selected.
In simple words, masterwork a gear to 25/25. Then, apply a capstone, and finally use Hadriel's help to sanctify the piece of gear. This is how you can effectively make the most of your gears and take them to their maximum potential.
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