GamersHeroes Friday, October 10, 2025 5:44 PM Bringing his signature blend of music, gaming, and mischief to the Mile High City, deadmau5 is collaborating with legendary brand Atari for a two-day Denver mau5hop pop-up experience from November 7-8. The post Atari X deadmau5 Denver Pop-Up Beginning November 7 appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
GamersHeroes Friday, October 10, 2025 2:12 PM The first-ever live service Ratings campaign, EA SPORTS FC 26 has unveiled Ratings Reload shaped by feedback from both athletes and fans. The post EA SPORTS FC 26 Ratings Reload Revealed appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
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This portable power station can charge everything from small devices to large appliances. The post Jackery's 1500W Power Station Is Cheaper Than During Prime Day, Looks Like Amazon's Selling at Cost appeared first on Kotaku. |
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At this price, Bose could empty every warehouse of its iconic ANC headphones. The post Bose Is Quietly Selling Its QC Headphones at a New Record Low After Prime Day to Clear Out Stock appeared first on Kotaku. |
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It's the second big blockbuster Ubisoft has ported to Nintendo's new console The post <i>Assassin's Creed Shadows</i> For Switch 2 Accidently Leaks Into The Wild appeared first on Kotaku. |
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A Reddit user decided to science the heck out of loot RNG The post <i>Borderlands 4</i> Player Kills 3,000 Bosses To Discover Disappointingly Low Legendary Drop Rate appeared first on Kotaku. |
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Bose's TV soundbar and speaker just hit a new all‑time low and it's not just for Prime members. The post Just Three Days After Prime Day, Bose Offloads Its TV Soundbar at a New Record Low Price appeared first on Kotaku. |
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This week we're hanging out with vampires, stressed out writers, and jumping back into the new Battlefield The post <i>Kotaku'</i>s Weekend Guide: 5 Cool Games We Can't Wait To Get Back To appeared first on Kotaku. |
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The meta-fiction Disney+ series is a promising self-satire of the MCU The post Marvel's <i>Wonder Man</i> Trailer Knows You're Getting Bored With Superheroes appeared first on Kotaku. |
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The publisher is evaluating all the negative feedback from fans The post Capcom Wobbles On Pay-Per-View <i>Street Fighter 6</i> Livestream After Backlash appeared first on Kotaku. |
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Popular streamer CR1TIKAL is urging his viewers to put their money elsewhere The post One Of The Biggest YouTubers In The World Asks Fans To Stop Paying Him appeared first on Kotaku. |
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What's more terrifying than hearing 'Chicken Jockey!' as a boxing glove collides with your hoverboard? The post Oh No, Someone Added Jack Black's <em>Minecraft</em> Steve To <em>Sonic Racing: Crossworlds</em> appeared first on Kotaku. |
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EA's military shooter is already crushing it on Steam even as players face weird errors The post <i>Battlefield 6</i> Shatters Over 700,000 Concurrents On Steam As Fans Fight Errors And Login Queues appeared first on Kotaku. |
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Siliconera Friday, October 10, 2025 6:00 PM
Bandai Namco announced new dates for the Tales of 30th Museum that will appear in the SEIBU Movida department store in Shibuya, Tokyo in Japan, and it also confirmed which games will be covered in its exhibits. Volume 1 of the showing will begin on November 28, 2025, then end on December 17, 2025. The second part will take place between December 19, 2025 and January 12, 2026. Ticket information isn't available yet, but we do know it will be open 11am-8pm JST.
Due to the scale of the exhibit, the 19 games are divided between the two volumes. It isn't as cut-and-dry as say all games released before 2008 appearing in the Volume 1 showcase and everything else in Volume 2. Rather, there's a mix of classic and modern entries in each one. However, the showings do make sure to keep connected titles, such as Tales of Xillia and its sequel or Tales of Berseria and Zestiria, together.
Here are the Tales of games that will be part of the Volume 1 exhibit between November 28, 2025 and December 17, 2025:
And there are the ones that will be the focus during Volume 2 between December 19, 2025 and January 12, 2026:
This isn't the first instance of the Tales of 30th Museum in Japan in 2025. Additional showings happened in Tokyo in April 2025, then later in Osaka in May 2025.
All of this will happen after the next Tales of remaster. Tales of Xillia Remastered will show up worldwide on October 30, 2025. The game, which originally appeared on the PS3, will soon also be available on the Switch, PS4, Xbox Series X, and PC.
The Tales of 30th Museum in the Shibuya Seibu will cover 19 games in the series between November 28, 2025 and January 12, 2026.
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Siliconera Friday, October 10, 2025 5:00 PM
Square Enix confirmed the dates for the 2025 FFXIV All Saints' Wake event, which is the annual Halloween celebration, and it again runs throughout October and the start of November. Everything kicks off on October 17, 2025. The rewards this year include an Ambulario (Impresario) Mount and a Feastful All Saints' Wake Advertisement wall-mounted decoration for FFXIV housing.
As in past years, the event requirements to take part in the FFXIV Halloween festivities in 2025 are quite low. As long as you're at level 15 and can get to Old Gridania, you're all set. Once you reach the city, go talk to the Pumpkin-headed Apparition at X:10.2, Y:9.4. When you do, you can start the "Frights of Fancy" quest. Completing it nets you this year's two rewards.
The two items are both tied to the 2025 run of the All Saints' Wake event in FFXIV, though one is inspired by the quest giver for previous quests. The wall decoration is an advertisement showing official art for the 2024 version of the event. This is a recurring type of reward, with similar ones showing up in previous years. The Ambulario Mount is based on Impresario, a past Quest Giver for FFXIV Halloween events. When in use, characters will ride on the pumpkin-shaped head of the entity.
Here's how both of those will look:
As a reminder, the 2024 All Saints' Wake main rewards were a Flying Pumpkin decoration for a home and a Night of Devilry outfit. Some past items from previous events will be able to buy in-game during this year's run, while others will be sold in the online store for real money.
Final Fantasy XIV is available for the PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, and the FFXIV All Saints' Wake event will run October 17, 2025 to November 4, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, October 10, 2025 4:00 PM
The Pokemon Company International and Ides announced two new variants of Pokemon Bicycles for kids in Japan. One features a Charizard theme, while the other is a generic "Blue Party" option based on characters like Blastoise, Garchomp, Gengar, Greninja, and Lucario. The 16 inch model costs ¥27,280 (~$180), while the 18 inch version is ¥28,380 (~$187). The smaller of the two bikes is recommended for children around three and a half and up, while the larger is for ones around four and a half to six. Each design is available in both sizes.
Both of the bicycles feature a similar sort of design, only with different Pokemon on the cover near the pedals and crank and different color schemes. The Charizard one features a red frame with the series' logo on the down tube, and blue accents on the tires. It also features a matching red seat. The Blue Party version has a blue frame and matching seat and white accents on the tires. Both feature black baskets on the front of the bike, optional training wheels with Poke Balls on them, and a Poke Ball on the handlebar that can open to hold a Pokemon figure. As an example, the sample photo showed a Pikachu inside, even though the bikes don't come with any figures.
Here are the official Ides photos of the bikes. These included some close-up shots to show the Poke Ball training wheels and handlebar accessory.
The Ides Pokemon Charizard and Blue Party bicycles are available in Japan now. The next game is Pokemon Legends: Z-A for the Switch and Switch 2, and that debuts on October 16, 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, October 10, 2025 3:00 PM
Bandai Namco announced there will be a temporary Banpresto, Nuicolle, and Ichibansho Figure pop up shop and permanent The Gundam Base store heading to the Chicago area in Illinois. The pop up shop will be in Mitsuwa Plaza in Arlington Heights, and that will be available between October 12, 2025 and December 7, 2025. The the Gundam storefront will show up in Winter 2025 in the Fashion Outlets of Chicago mall in Rosemont.
In the case of the Banpresto, Nuicolle, and Ichibansho Figure pop up shop, we already know what to expect since Bandai Namco already started to set things up. While the location isn't open in Mitsuwa yet, visitors can already see inside. It is located in the back of the store at the right, next to the One Piece Card Game storefront and Pastry House Hippo bakery. Products are already on shelves. Some of the Nuicolle plush include items from Blue Lock, Chainsaw Man, Dan Da Dan, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Hazbin Hotel.
As for The Gundam Base Chicago, we know it will be a 3,000 square foot store that sells merchandise based on the series. This will be a place to pick up gunpla models and related items. That will be open during normal mall hours (11am-8pm CT). It will also mark the first US location of that line of stores. As far as figures go, some from Bleach, Demon Slayer, Dragon Ball, Frieren, Godzilla, Gundam, Kaiju No 8, My Hero Academia, Naruto, One Piece, Sakamoto Days, and Yu Yu Hakusho lined the walls.
Here are some early photos of that location.
Previously, a Tamagotchi pop up shop appeared in that spot.
The Banpresto, Nuicolle, and Ichibansho Figure pop up shop will open on October 12, 2025 in Mitsuwa Plaza in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and The Gundam Base store will launch in Fashion Outlets of Chicago in Rosemont, Illinois sometime in Winter 2025.
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Siliconera Friday, October 10, 2025 2:00 PM
Nihon Falcom shared a new patch for The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, and it adds new options like the optional first-person camera mode and hidden UI features. The update is 1.05 and makes adjustments on all platforms. However, as of time of writing, it isn't available on the Switch 2 in the US and may not have rolled out for the game worldwide. [Thanks, Gematsu!]
Some of the additions are universal ones, and these are found in the options section or by pressing certain button combinations to enable them during play. In options, you can set the message speed. You can switch to the first-person camera perspective at any time in Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter by pressing certain shoulder button combinations at the same time. On the Switch and Switch 2, that's R and ZL. On the PS5, it is R1 and L2. In the PC version, this can be accomplished either by pressing RB and LT or Insert on your keyboard. To turn the UI off or on, someone would need to press R and ZR on either Switch, R1 and R2 on the PS5, and either RB and RT or X on a PC controller or keyboard.
There are also screenshots of these new features that show the first person perspective in Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter or what it's like to play with no UI. Falcom shared all four of those on social media.
The Switch 2 version of the game will offer one additional update. In options, there will be a new performance setting that lets you determine image quality.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is available on the Switch, Switch 2, PS5, and PC, and patch 1.05 should be rolling out soon.
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Siliconera Friday, October 10, 2025 1:00 PM
Bandai Namco announced it will commemorate the Sony PocketStation, a PlayStation peripheral, as well as the PS1 game Doko Demo Issyo with a new plush of the device. It will show up in Japanese arcades on October 16, 2025. There's no word on any possible worldwide release through official storefronts.
This PocketStation plush is designed to show the PlayStation device "in action," with Toro from Doko Demo Issyo appearing on the screen saying, "Heart pounding nya (ムネきゅんなのニャ)." (That was also the subtitle of the spin-off Toro's Story App.) The front of the cushion features printed fabric that shows the screen, directional buttons, and action button. On the back, the device logo, battery compartment, and speaker are printed on the plush. It is 40cm tall (~16 inches).
Here are the two preliminary images showing how it will look:
As part of Doko Demo Issyo, players would interact with Toro, Jun, Ricky, Pierre, or R. Suzuki. They would be able to use the PocketStation, which could be a gameplay device and memory card, to play with these mascots when not at a PlayStation.
This is the second recent plush cushion based on the PlayStation that Bandai Namco released in Japanese arcades. It also created one based on the original PS1 console.
The Doko Demo Issyo PocketStation plush will appear in Japanese arcades as a prize starting on October 16, 2025, and the PS1 game only appeared on the PlayStation in Japan.
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Destructoid Friday, October 10, 2025 4:37 PM
Excited gamers looking to play Battlefield 6 test this week were met with a confusing error, and it's one that prevents any fun to be had.
"SecureBoot is not enabled," the error code reads, and refuses to let you launch Battlefield 6 whatsoever. This is obviously a problem, but it's something that's unfortunately an intended feature as part of the game's security.
Here's everything there is to know about Battlefield 6 Secure Boot, including how to enable it so you can play the game.
What is Battlefield 6 Secure Boot?
Secure Boot is a security feature in Windows 10 and Windows 11 that makes sure your PC only loads "safe software" during setup, and it's become an integral feature of anti-cheat for EA games like Battlefield 6.
"Secure Boot allows games supported by EA Javelin anti-cheat to detect and remove bad actors, resulting in fewer cheaters and a better experience for players," EA said.
Cheaters have become a serious problem in online games, using hacks like wallhacks or aimbots to ruin the experience for others. Some cheats are even more nefarious, allowing players to take over your PC remotely.
Because of this, Secure Boot is a requirement to play Battlefield 6 on PC, so if it's disabled on your rig, you won't be able to launch the game at all. Enabling Secure Boot requires opening your system's BIOS menu and turning it on.
How to enable Secure Boot for Battlefield 6
Here's how to enable Secure Boot on your PC, with directions directly from EA.
The video above also highlights how to do this properly. If you want to avoid this situation entirely, playing the game on console will be the way to go. But for many PC games now and in the future, these kernel-level anti-cheat systems will require more usage of your system than you may like or want to deal with, including Riot Games' Vanguard anti-cheat or Call of Duty's RICOCHET anti-cheat.
Good luck getting your Secure Boot up and running on PC, FPS gamers, otherwise BF6 may have to be tabled until you can, or you might need to boot up a PS5 or Xbox.
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Destructoid Friday, October 10, 2025 4:23 PM
Ratings Reload is now live in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and it could be an exciting campaign for all.
With it going live, the promo will debut on Ultimate Team. It features special cards of footballers who might have received lower ratings than the community had expected. We already knew about some of the cards, thanks to the leaks appearing on social media.
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FC 26 Ratings Reload players
This is the complete list of promo cards that are now in packs.
More cards will also be added as SBCs and objectives, so make sure to be on the lookout for them.
FC 26 Ratings Reloaded release date
The Ratings Reloaded promo went live after the Cornerstones promo expired. The promo went live on Friday, Oct. 10. The release, as always, happened at 12pm CT (6pm BST).
You can now find the cards in packs if you are lucky. You can also complete various objectives and SBCs to add the promo cards to your squad. Unlike pack items, you won't have to rely on luck to get these cards. We already have Arda Guler available in Ultimate Team, and more options should appear in the next few days.
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Destructoid Friday, October 10, 2025 3:58 PM
Many Battlefield 6 players have been unable to enjoy the best parts of the new game, all thanks to the Multiplayer Not Installed issue that has popped up.
Typically, this error falsely flags your version of the game as it claims you've yet to purchase multiplayer. That's utterly impossible as Battlefield 6 is only available as a complete package that includes the Campaign and the Multiplayer content.
This guide will list all the steps to take to solve the problem so that you can jump into the multiplayer modes.
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Potential Battlefield 6 Multiplayer Not Installed issue fixes
Before we deep dive into some potential solutions, it's important to note that the fixes here are based on the trial-and-error method. They're not guaranteed to work at all times. However, there's been an official acknowledgment from Battlefield Studios, who have reportedly detected the cause. A permanent should come soon, but here's what you can do in the meantime.
Steam
If you're on Steam, your best option is to verify the file integrity of your installed content. If any content is missing, it should download automatically. These could be the files required to play multiplayer content. However, you can still end up with the error returning. In that case, verify the files once more. It's not an ideal situation, but just something to get you by.
EA App
The EA App allows you to download and install the files selectively. First, click on Repair, which should automatically redownload any missing files. If that doesn't work, the only alternative is to untick Multiplayer and reinstall the files once more. This fixed the problem when it popped up at my end.
Consoles
If you're on PlayStation, you can try out the Rebuild Database option. If that doesn't work, the only alternative is just to reinstall the game altogether, or just wait for EA to do its job.
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Destructoid Friday, October 10, 2025 2:48 PM
The Red Bull Challenge SBC is now live in FC 26, and you can exchange lower-rated cards from your Ultimate Team inventory to get a new pack.
Like all fodder challenges, there's only one task to complete. The requirements are simple, but they can easily become a stumbling block in your pursuit. This guide will prevent you from getting any headaches while completing the challenge and unlock the rewards easily.
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FC 26 Red Bull Challenge SBC tasks
Here are the requirements of the single tasks of this challenge.
Red Bull Challenge SBC
There are two stumbling blocks for this challenge. The 22 chemistry requirement can be slightly iffy when you have to use players from at least five different clubs and three different nations. You will also need to include a card from either RB Leipzig or RB Salzburg.
FC 26 Red Bull Challenge SBC solutions
Here's a set of solutions you can use to complete the challenge.
Completing the SBC gets you a tradeable Small Rare Gold players pack, which includes six Gold players items. At least five of them are guaranteed to be rare, with one rated 82 or higher. The pack has a great chance to include a Ratings Reload/walkout item that you can sell for profits. Hence, make sure to complete the challenge before it expires from Ultimate Team.
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Destructoid Friday, October 10, 2025 2:30 PM
The first batch of alleged Pokémon Legends: Z-A leaks is out, as players online claim to get their hands on early physical copies. Part of such leaks is a list of items that should be available in the base game, which includes a meager three fossils.
According to a Pastebin posted by dataminer Centro Leaks, the only five fossil Pokémon in Legends: Z-A are Aerodactyl (Old Amber), Amaura (Sail Fossil), Tyrunt (Jaw Fossil), and the evolutions Aurorus and Tyrantrum. While Game Freak has yet to confirm this, Amaura and Aerodactyl have already been spotted in the official trailers. Since Tyrunt is a Generation Six fossil just like Amaura, it will probably be in the game as well.
Since Legends: Z-A takes place in the world of the sixth generation, these fossil Pokémon are obvious choices, if not underwhelming. Aerodactyl has to be in the game because all Megas are returning, and Mega Aerodactyl exists. Amaura and Tyrunt are already this generation's fossils, so no surprises there either.
When we look back at fossils from XY, those from every other generation were also available, from Omanyte and Kabuto to Tirtouga and Archen. In total, Z-A should have eight fewer fossils compared to XY, if leaks are right.
Based on that, you can choose an optimistic or pessimistic view of Game Freak's fossil choice for Z-A. The first would say that the Pokémon Legends games aren't remakes, but spin-offs with their own merit, so Z-A doesn't have to copy what XY did. The second and negative one would believe that more fossils are locked behind the Mega Dimensions DLC.
My conviction is that these other fossils will come with the DLC, just like we're already expecting Mega Rayquaza to be tied to it instead of releasing with the base game. If leakers and dataminers are right and pulling complete information from the data files, the missing content from the base game of Legends: Z-A surely looks like it will force you to buy the DLC for the full experience.
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Destructoid Friday, October 10, 2025 2:03 PM
Only one game can survive this battle royale of the battle royale genre itself. Well, not really.
There are many fun BR games out there to play, and EA is set to join the fray with a Battlefield 6 battle royale mode sometime soon. BF6 launched to big player numbers on Oct. 10, 2025, and its free-to-play BR component is not far behind, sure to bring in even more players. But when can we play it?!
Here's what we know about when to expect BF6's battle royale mode to become widely available.
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Battlefield 6 battle royale release date
Battlefield 6's battle royale mode does not currently have an official release date, but there was some speculation that it could become widely available as part of season one of BF6 on Oct. 28, 2025. This does not seem likely, though, since EA has detailed season one's roadmap and BR was not a part of it.
If this does not happen, it's more likely that BF6 BR will drop alongside season two sometime in early 2026. The mode is currently in testing as part of Battlefield Labs, so there's no real rush to launch the free-to-play mode until it's ready to go.
"Testing this new mode and all of its features with the community is the true power of Battlefield Labs," EA said of BF6 BR on Sept. 10. "We are excited to hear about players' experiences as they explore the ins and outs of this Battle Royale done the Battlefield way. We look forward to sharing more details after the testing is complete and we've reviewed the feedback from players."
Stay tuned for an official announcement on when BF6 BR will launch. For now, it's currently being tested by players who have been invited for the process.
Battlefield 6 battle royale details
Here are some details on what's currently being tested in BF6 BR, straight from EA:
BF6 BR will also have "the deadliest ring" in the genre, instantly killing players that it comes into contact with, so you'd better haul ass.
"We set out to bring the most dangerous ring in gaming to Battle Royale that instantly kills players upon contact," BF6 devs explained. "With urgent warnings as the fire approaches, soldiers will be pushed into more intense firefights as the game space continues to shrink. There's no jumping in and out of it, no using it for cover, no walking through it - if you get caught in it, you are done. We're excited to see how the ring affects the pace of the game and how it creates spontaneous showdowns."
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Destructoid Friday, October 10, 2025 1:52 PM
Battlefield 6 is finally here, and was very much worth the wait. It's probably the best BF experience in the last decade, superseding 2042 by a wide margin, both in quality and popularity.
But, like any game, it can and will suffer issues following its initial launch. One such issue is the mysterious 1:8600 error code, which is plaguing some users and preventing them from getting into the game. So, here's everything you need to know about it, including a potential fix.
What is error code 1:8600 in Battlefield 6?
Error code 1:8600 appears to pop up for players trying to load the game before even the main menu appears. It most commonly appears during authentication, which the game has to do to verify you're running a legit and purchased copy of the game, as well as that your PC isn't running potentially malicious software.
The authentication process is directly tied to your account, which seems to be the most common cause of this error code. Battlefield 6 is most likely failing to authenticate your account, log you into EA's app underneath, or has given you a shadowban for whatever reason.
Fixing the issue can usually be done by enabling in-game overlay, making sure you're logged into the EA app and with the proper account, or contacting EA support to ensure you're not banned.
Connection issues, too, can prevent EA from connecting to the relevant authentication services. Go to your Firewall and see if EA or Battlefield 6 isn't blocked within, as that could prevent the authentication process from going through. If your internet is breaking up during this process, that, too, can mess things up and lead the system to fail to authenticate you.
Some players have reported that external USB drives, such as Flash Drives or external HDDs, can cause the issue. The exact reason why this could be is unclear, though it could be due to Javelin anti-cheat mistakenly identifying your USB stick as potentially hazardous external hardware that could be used for nefarious in-game means.
EA staff suggests verifying game files on your relevant platform, ensuring a stable and strong internet connection (and, likely, a less restrictive NAT type, which you should ask your ISP about), closing background apps that could be conflicting with the game, and updating drivers.
Battlefield 6 also requires Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 to be enabled, as these security measures help prevent cheaters, and could be behind your failed authentications.
If all else fails, contact EA Support and explain your issue in detail; it could reveal potential problems with your account itself, with the system flagging you for whatever reason. The company is working on resolving the issue as well, since it can just be on its own end.
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Destructoid Friday, October 10, 2025 1:50 PM
The Arda Guler Ratings Reload SBC is now live in FC 26, and you can complete the challenge to unlock a special card for the Real Madrid wonderkid.
Guler becomes the first Ratings Reload card to have been released as part of an SBC. The 86-rated card can be obtained by completing three tasks, and this guide will help you with the cheapest solutions.
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FC 26 Arda Guler Ratings Reload SBC tasks
Here are the requirements of all three tasks. The requirements are relatively simple, and solving them should be straightforward.
Real Madrid
LaLiga
Top Form
FC 26 Arda Guler Ratings Reload SBC solutions
Here are the solutions for completing all three tasks of the SBC.
Real Madrid
LaLiga
Top Form
The 86-rated CAM item can play in three different positions and has four roles. It has decent playstyles, including Finesse Shot, Incisive Pass, and Technical. The stats are pretty decent, and he seems like the perfect CAM to add to your lineup. The SBC will cost you around 65,000 coins worth of fodder if you're aiming to complete it from the market.
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Destructoid Friday, October 10, 2025 1:25 PM
The Backline Glow evolution is an amazing piece of content for all FC 26 players who are looking to improve their defense in Ultimate Team.
For just 10,000 coins, you can improve a CB of your choice and boost it with various upgrades. The list of upgrades includes stat boosts, playstyles, and roles. This guide will help you figure out the best choices for the upgrades.
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FC 26 Backline Glow evolution requirements
Here are the requirements of the Backline Glow evolution in FC 26.
FC 26 Backline Glow evolution upgrades
The evolution has four levels of upgrades, and there are certain conditions to fulfil.
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 Backline Glow evolution
Here are some of my best recommendations for this evolution.
While the upgrades are decent, you can include these cards in future evolutions to create a chain and upgrade their stats further.
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Destructoid Friday, October 10, 2025 1:19 PM
Battlefield 6 is off to a flying start, but many players (myself included) have ended up getting unforeseen crashes. In some situations, players have also reported being unable to launch.
These are two fundamentally different problems. The issue of Battlefield 6 not launching stems from specific issues in the background, while the crashes appear to be completely random. Here's how you can try to address the problems before Battlefield Studios sends out a post-launch patch to resolve the situation.
How to fix the Battlefield 6 not launching error
The Battlefield 6 not launching error is a major problem that you can encounter if you don't have Secure Boot enabled. This is a result of the game's anti-cheat system, which requires you to have Secure Boot enabled. Given the tricky nature of the problem, I won't advise you on whether you should enable it or not. The process also requires you to go to your BIOS settings and make the change, which is a different rabbit hole altogether.
If you have third-party mounting software like Daemon Tools, Battlefield 6 might either not launch at all, or you'll end up getting crashes. This is a minor issue that might get fixed later with a future patch. However, having Secure Boot enabled is a must if you want the game to be functional on your PC.
How to fix Battlefield 6 crashes
The crashes appear to be completely random in nature, so here are a few tips and tricks to try out.
If none of these steps work, the only alternative is to reinstall Battlefield 6 from scratch. Ultimately, EA is aware of the current situation, and permanent fixes are expected.
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Destructoid Friday, October 10, 2025 12:37 PM
Absolum has four different characters available for the players, and you can unlock them all to enjoy more options.
While the game offers you two picks by default, you can expand your roster pretty soon. The actual time taken will differ depending on how well you're doing on your run and the speed of your progression. This guide will provide you with all the required information about the full roster, before discussing who is the best character.
How to unlock all characters in Absolum
The table below has all the information you need to know to unlock all four characters in Absolum.
Which is the best character in Absolum
All four characters in Absolum have their unique playstyles, strengths, and weaknesses. You can clear the game with all of them. However, my favorite character is Galandra.
She's available from the start, and her kit is better than that of Karl. Galandra's playstyle is highly suitable for every style of player. It does just the right amount of damage without being overpowered. Once you upgrade some of your Rituals from Vikhana, Galandra will definitely be the easiest character to master to clear the game.
If you want to go for a ranged playstyle instead, go with Brome. His kit is pretty simple and fun to play for those who don't want to get too close to the enemies. And if things are too challenging, you can always change the difficulty from the settings.
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Destructoid Friday, October 10, 2025 12:12 PM
There are many unique collections you can work on in The Sims 4, but the Adventure Awaits Gibbi Point Butterflies and Moths one is an especially tricky collection to complete. There's a really cool display for this collection, though, so it's certainly worth tackling.
All Butterflies and Moths have precise spawn locations, and many also have some prerequisites you need to meet before they'll appear. You're not given a whole lot of information to work with, so finding them all on your own can be tough. Here are all Gibbi Point Butterflies and Moths, and where to find them in The Sims 4 Adventure Awaits.
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How to complete the Gibbi Point Butterflies and Moths collection in The Sims 4
To finish the Gibbi Point Butterflies and Moths collection, you must find and catch all 14 Butterflies and Moths around the world in the Adventure Awaits expansion pack. These special creatures can be placed in the Gibbi Point Butterfly and Moth Habitat item, which you can purchase from Buy Mode for 600 Simoleons.
It's a bit costly, but it's a really special item that's unlike anything other collections have, so it's certainly worth buying. If you need to earn some quick cash, consider tackling the Peculiar Plumbird's missions, including Tangible Traces, Feeding Frenzy, Local Legends, and Community Spirit.
How to get all Gibbi Point Butterflies and Moths in The Sims 4
There are 10 Butterflies and four Moths you can find around Gibbi Point. Butterflies can only be caught during the day, while Moths can only be captured at night. Some of these critters also have a few other conditions that must be met before they'll appear, so here's a full breakdown of how to find each one.
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WGB Friday, October 10, 2025 4:12 PM Battlefield 6 has debuted strongly on Steam, achieving over 747,000 concurrent players, surpassing previous titles. However, players face significant queue issues, and the campaign has received mixed reviews. |
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