GamersHeroes Sunday, November 16, 2025 2:13 PM A narrative journey of self-discovery and resilience awaits with the release of Emotion Spark Studio and Owlcat Games' isometric RPG Rue Valley for PC and consoles. The post Narrative Isometric RPG Rue Valley Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Sunday, November 16, 2025 1:04 PM Known for his work on the Silent Hill series, Shadows of the Damned, and more, acclaimed Composer Akira Yamaoka will compose a track for Trigger Happy Interactive and Apogee Entertainment's survival horror title Total Chaos. The post Acclaimed Composer Akira Yamaoka Bringing Original Music to Total Chaos appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Sunday, November 16, 2025 12:09 PM A physics-driven VR golf game, AAA Game Studios' Golf 5 Playoff Edition update is now available for those on the Meta Quest, SteamVR, and Pico 4. The post Golf 5 Playoff Edition Update Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Sunday, November 16, 2025 11:01 AM Dubbbed "To the City Set in Amber," Version 2.8 of Kuro Games' Wuthering Waves is set to bring new quests, fresh story content, powerful Echoes, a new Tactical Hologram challenge, and a variety of limited-time events. The post Wuthering Waves Version 2.8 Launching November 20 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
PCGamesN Sunday, November 16, 2025 12:59 PM YouTuber 'ThePlaymaker' records a successful Europa Universalis 5 world conquest run, but had to deal with monthly crashes towards the end. |
PCGamesN Sunday, November 16, 2025 11:50 AM Diablo creator David Brevik reveals that Skystone Games came close to publishing ARPG Last Epoch, before EHG decided to go independent. |
PCGamesN Sunday, November 16, 2025 11:00 AM In our Discord AMA with Secret Door, the creator of Sunderfolk, we asked how the team's time at Blizzard shaped their chaotic D&D-style RPG. |
PCGamesN Sunday, November 16, 2025 10:44 AM Much like Balatro gave poker a roguelike twist, This Ain't Even Poker, Ya Joker turns the card game into an idler that I can't put down. |
PCGamesN Sunday, November 16, 2025 9:58 AM A middling reception to Surviving Mars Relaunched is the latest blow to Paradox, a publisher previously reliable for back-to-back bangers. |
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Siliconera Sunday, November 16, 2025 3:00 PM
Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion is an isekai series filled with possible romance, mystery, and danger, as it all starts as Eunha Park from "our" world ends up spirited away to become Raeliana McMillan in the world of a story she'd read. With the problem being she was destined to die, with her "friend" Beatrice Tranchett solving the mystery and finding love with Duke Noah Wynknight in the process. So it's always been about finding out what's going on, why, and seeing if Raeliana would both survive and end up with Noah. It's one of the earlier series to try that sort of storyline and survival twist. Fortunately for anyone who did keep up with it, the ending in the ninth and final volume of Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion is a satisfying one with lots of answers.
Editor's Note: There will be spoilers for the ending and final volume of Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion below.
One of the biggest mysteries hereis… well… why is Eunha even in the world of the novel? Over the end of volume 8 and the ninth and final volume of Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, we learn that the real Raeliana found out from a Dark Priestess that she was going to die in the story. She entered in a dark contract that allowed her to instead become Beatrice so she would live, and Eunha was murdered in her world by that priestess and became the new Raeliana here. (Her soul was supposed to go into Beatrice's body after her death.) Because of the situation with the souls being where they don't belong and the goddess' determined fate, both Raeliana (Eunha) and Beatrice (Raeliana)'s current existences are in jeopardy.
Now, because of Beatrice and Vivan Shamal's plotting, Raeliana almost died a few times. She also ended up being accused of killing the queen by Beatrice. Noah is with Raeliana for the final confrontation, which ends with Beatrice dead and now both fate and the soul situation being satisfied. So there's also a second where because of passing out, she doesn't realize that's all resolved too and only Noah does. So she's thinking about running away and making her plan to escape safely. But because of that, we also get a moment where we can enjoy just how much these two leads now do care for each other, as she was thinking of how to protect him, and he showed how she wouldn't have to be alone and they could run away together. Which in turn leads to some funny moments as Heika Demint checks on and heals Raeliana after everything.
What follows is quite a bit of tying up loose ends. We see Vivian's funeral. Aaron Blake goes on trial and is punished for his part in things. Reliana gets to build her school, in honor of her dream of wanting to be a teacher. And she does get to be with Noah. We see the full happy ending between the two of them in that world.
But what's especially interesting here is that the Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion ending doesn't just ignore the elements of isekai and reincarnation when Raeliana and Noah's story comes to an end. The goddess gets involve again to meet with the two of them as things are starting to tie up. It's foreshadowing for things to come. Because now that things are properly settled, we see Eunha living her own life again and getting the future she hoped for… but now with Noah finding her in that world too so he can reunite with her again.
It's really a perfect sort of execution. The final volume of Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion takes the time to really settle everything ahead of the ending. It gives us full closure. We get to see Noah and Raeliana end up happy together and hints at what their married and family life will be like. Then, it shows that after those resolutions, we can see Eunha getting to live past her own untimely end and reunite with Noah in his next life again.
The ninth and final volume of Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion is available via Yen Press now.
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Destructoid Sunday, November 16, 2025 3:00 PM
The tutorial of Escape from Tarkov isn't as easy as you might think since there's barely any guidance as to what you need to do.
The tutorial is your first experience of what survival in the battlegrounds will feel like. The opening area will teach you all that you need to know about looting and combat. This guide will list all the steps you need to finish in order to complete the tutorial.
Escape from Tarkov Tutorial walkthrough
The tutorial begins at the Ground Zero map in Escape from Tarkov. Everyone begins in the Terragroup building in the lobby area.
The next job is to reach the barricaded entrance. While looking at it, turn right, and go straight to the hallway that leads to the parking lot. There's a dead body with a Salewa and an MPX. Pick everything up, and don't forget the three magazines. You now have a proper weapon in your inventory.
Go to the end of the hallway, and turn left. You'll encounter your first fight over there, having to defeat three Scavs. You can loot all three bodies for extra resources. There are more dead bodies to loot at this location, so feel free to pick everything you need.
Go to the opposite side of the parking garage and vault over the sandbags. Eliminate all the Scavs that you come across at this location. Cross the street from there, and go to the second building on your right. Go straight through the hallway, and kill all the enemies that you can find.
Open the closed door on the left, and go to the staircase. Keep following the path to reach the back entrance of the building. Eliminate all Scavs that you can find here. Loot the surrounding areas before turning left once you're outside.
Go to the green flare next to a gated fence. Go to the corner, and you'll find the Klimov Street extraction point, and
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Destructoid Sunday, November 16, 2025 2:15 PM
One of the biggest limitations of Where Winds Meet concerns the way character creation works.
At first, it appeared that there was no way to create a second character without using a different Steam account or opening a new one. However, there's an indirect way of getting a new character without having to endure the pain of deleting your old one and waiting for 14 days.
How to get a second character in Where Winds Meet
It's completely possible to create a new character in Where Winds Meet if you're playing on PC. The method is slightly complicated since there's no easy way.
When you launch the game again, you can create a new character. We added the NetEase account, as you need to have two accounts before you can unbind. When you start Where Winds Meet, Steam will treat it as a fresh launch.
Hopefully, we will get an easier way to create new characters in the game in a future update.
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Destructoid Sunday, November 16, 2025 2:14 PM 'Skibidi toilet boss fights' and the use of AI have made Black Ops 7 the worst-rated CoD of all time
Black Ops 7 is officially the worst user-rated Call of Duty of all time, Metacritic's user scores show. The game, sitting at 1.6 out of 10, is being lambasted for its cheap use of AI, including "Ghibli filter" generations, its lackluster campaign, and a "Skibidi toilet" final boss.
As first spotted by Clawsome Gamer, Black Ops 7's user reviews on Metacritic are sitting at 1.6 average out of 10, placing it firmly at the bottom of the Call of Duty pile. This is in stark contrast with last year's Black Ops 6, which carries a lukewarm 6.2 average score among the player base.
The primary complaints this time around include the game's lackluster campaign, which features surreal boss fights and gameplay elements that could've easily been mistaken for Metal Gear Solid. One of its final bosses in particular, which players are describing as a "Skibidi toilet boss fight," seems to have been caused a major stir among the fans.
The player takes on a giant in a dreamlike sequence, having to jump over massive shockwaves sent out by the giant's slams, which seems to remind folks of the Source engine Skibidi Toilet series of YouTube skits.
The skits themselves are always over-the-top with giant toilet-headed machines wreaking havoc upon various locations, and I can't say the boss fight isn't reminiscent of that.
Additionally, players are furious due to Activision's decision to include AI "art" in the game, particularly in the calling cards that are very openly generated by one of many AI tools out there. Some of the calling cards appear to be using the Studio Ghibli AI filter, which was a popular meme a few months ago, and not a great one at that.
Players argue that a $70 game should not have these cheap, quickly-generated images in it, and that actual human-made art should've been there instead.
Fans weren't the only ones to call Activision out for AI. A US congressman, Ro Khanna, criticized the company for using the technology and called for "regulations that prevent companies from using AI to eliminate jobs to extract greater profits."
Activision, on the other hand, said in a statement sent to media that it uses AI "to empower and support our teams to create the best gaming experiences possible for our players," but that "talented individuals" remain in charge of creative processes in its many studios. Make of that what you will.
Keep in mind that these reviews could be part of a review-bombing campaign, thus not reflecting actual player sentiment. Destructoid gave Black Ops 7 an 8.5, praising its multiplayer over the campaign, which we thought was meh at best. Others have done similarly, and the game has around 82 on Metacritic based on critic reviews.
Be it all as it may, Black Ops 7 is being criticized by fans and critics alike. The game has many strong points to speak of, but its glaring flaws aren't helping it one bit.
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Destructoid Sunday, November 16, 2025 1:38 PM
Black Ops 7 has finally launched, propelling the surrealist futuristic story forward and bringing a host of new content to the table.
Much like with any Black Ops title thus far, players are hoping to play on one particular map that's become a trademark of Treyarch's level design: Nuketown. It is currently not in the game, so here is everything you need to know about when it's coming, how it'll look, and more.
Black Ops 7 Nuketown release date and details
Nuketown is coming to Black Ops 7 on Nov. 20, as part of a pre-season update. The map will retain its recognizable look, updated to fit the narrative and thematic scope of the new game. It has two vehicles in the center, two mirrored buildings on each side, both with courtyards in the back and an extra floor above.
It's been repainted with a retro futuristic look that combines 1950s Americana with the super technological world of Black Ops 7, making the map look slick and better than ever.
Treyarch promises that the introduction of the Wall Jumping mechanic will transform how Nuketown is played, as it will provide "more ways to traverse this map than ever before," which should, in turn, make Nuketown much more dynamic and chaotic than it was in previous installments. The map's small size invites players to clash quickly and aggressively, and I'm excited to see how it meshes with this extra speed and verticality.
Nuketown is one of many Black Ops 2 maps that are being remastered and brought back to Black Ops 7. Some notable examples include Hijacked, Express, and Raid.
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Destructoid Sunday, November 16, 2025 1:26 PM
The Protect the Wings Evolution is now live in FC 26, and you can complete the upgrade to improve one of your wingbacks in Ultimate Team.
The latest evolution costs 30,000 coins to unlock. In exchange, your selected card will get the Captains promo style, a new playstyle+, roles, and upgrades. Let's look at the best cards to pick for this evolution based on the upgrades on offer.
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FC 26 Protect the Wings Evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of Protect the Wings Evolution in FC 26.
FC 26 Protect the Wings Evolution upgrades
The evolution has four levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfill.
Level 1 upgrades
Level 2 upgrades
Level 3 upgrades
Level 4 upgrades
Level 1 upgrade requirements
Level 2 upgrade requirements
Level 3 upgrade requirements
Level 4 upgrade requirements
Best players to use in Protect the Wings Evolution
Here are some of my best recommendations for inclusion in the evolution.
While the upgrades are significant, you will be able to include these cards in future evolutions to create a chain and evolve their stats further.
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Destructoid Sunday, November 16, 2025 1:09 PM
Black Ops 7, like many other modern shooters, is reviving the age-old couch co-op experience that allows multiple players to experience the game in split-screen.
But the latest CoD imposes certain limitations on the mode, which can muddy the waters as to what you can actually play in split-screen. So, if you were wondering about that, here's all you need to know.
Black Ops 7 split-screen mode, explained
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 includes two split-screen modes, one for Multiplayer, and the other for Zombies. These two modes can be played by two players running current-gen consoles (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners have been left out), provided they both own the game. PC players are barred from split-screen, too.
To do so, you need to go to the Multiplayer or Zombies screen, then press A or X on a second controller to log the other player in. Once that's done, you can run the game in split screen co-op.
Many players have wondered if Black Ops 7 has a campaign co-op split-screen mode, and the answer is no. Unfortunately, the campaign can only be run in online co-op, and currently has no way to be played in split-screen. Why this was implemented in such a way is anyone's guess, but perhaps Activision will heed the calls of players and introduce a split-screen mode for the campaign as well.
As things stand, you'll only be able to play Multiplayer and Zombies in split-screen, on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S and X.
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Destructoid Sunday, November 16, 2025 10:16 AM
Double XP weekends in Call of Duty are considered holidays for some gamers, and honestly, I get it.
The XP grind to unlock weapons, hit Master Prestige, and secure special camos and attachments is best done when the XP rate is higher. In Black Ops 7, there are a ton of things to unlock along the way to Max Prestige, and double XP weekends are perfect for that since you don't need to use any of your XP tokens.
Double XP events happen every few weeks in CoD, and BO7 is the same. It's important to know when these weekends are coming up so you can schedule time with friends to party up and pile up XP in any of the game's multiple modes.
Here's when to clock out early or schedule an off day so you can get in that double XP time in CoD.
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Next Black Ops 7 double XP weekend
According to dataminer realityuk, the first double XP event in BO7 is set to begin on Tuesday, Nov. 25 and end on Monday, Dec. 1. This lines up with how previous CoD titles did their first 2XP events, because it will last for about a week and take place over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend in the US.
So, while this info is reported and as of yet unconfirmed, it's likely to take place around the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 27) in the US. It's worth nothing that realityuk is a reliable data miner and often posts information from the game before it's officially announced.
Fastest way to level up in Black Ops 7
The cool thing about BO7 is that, no matter what mode you're playing, you're earning XP towards your levels, Prestige, weapon XP, and eventually even battle pass XP. You can play multiplayer, Zombies, Endgame mode, or even the co-op campaign to earn XP as you level up.
In the end, this means that you can use a double XP token and rack up the points in whatever mode you prefer, but there are definitely faster ways to get XP. Zombies mode Survival maps are great for XP since you can use an item like the Rampage Inducer to spawn more enemies, and the maps are small so you can kite Zombies and blow them up to keep the points flowing.
Another great method is on the Avalon map in the Endgame mode. In the Tier 3 difficulty region north of the Resorts POI, a ton of Fear enemies (zombie-like mobs) will spawn in constantly. You can stay in this area and farm the kills for XP each match, but be careful since you will lose your Combat Rating if you die.
Keep in mind that tokens don't stack during double XP weekends, so save them up for when double XP is not active in-game. But if you're waiting for a double XP event to grind the game, here's what we know about when these events are scheduled to take place.
Black Ops 7 double XP schedule
This article will be updated with new double XP info when it's available.
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