GamersHeroes Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:32 AM A charming Mega Drive-inspired 2D platformer, Sinclair Strange and Scarlet Moon Games' Sir Noggin is now available. The post 2D Platformer Love Letter Sir Noggin Now Available appeared first on GamersHeroes. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 2:55 PM
We will be seeing Huntr/x again…in a few years The post <em>KPop Demon Hunters 2</em> Is Happening, Aiming For 2029 appeared first on Kotaku. |
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Dicey Dungeons is perfect for anyone searching for their next Balatro The post One Of The Most Underrated Roguelikes Of The Past 6 Years Is Just $3 On Switch Right Now appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 2:36 PM
I shouldn't need to download all these dang mobile phone apps The post Wow, There Are Way Too Many Nintendo Apps appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 1:41 PM
Dead Static Drive looks amazing and has a great premise, but bugs, bad controls, and a bizarre lack of audio sink it The post I Regret To Report 'Grand Theft Cthulhu' On Game Pass Just Ain't Good appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 1:37 PM
A team of over 100 fans is releasing a new story for Larian's RPG The post If You've Finally Run Out Of Stuff To Do In <em>Baldur's Gate 3</em>, How About A New Campaign? appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 12:08 PM
A fix is supposedly incoming for this annoying exploit that is making some maps unplayable The post <i>Battlefield 6</i>'s Drone Glitch Is Still Ruining Matches appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 12:00 PM
Also: almost everyone hates the new Football Manager The post Expect More Marvel Games From Insomniac For 'Many Years To Come' appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11:46 AM
The Nintendo Store app doesn't just have your overall play time; it has much more specific data The post Nintendo Has Been Keeping A Record Of All Your Gaming Sins And Will Now Share It With You appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:58 AM
VATS is also getting some love in this update The post <i>Fallout 4</i>'s Surprise Update Will Make It So VATS No Longer Lies appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:48 AM
The company briefed investors on how the next-gen launch is going The post 6 Things We Just Learned From Nintendo About Its Switch 2 Plans appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:33 AM
You can now download games and updates while the portable PC's screen is off The post Steam Deck Finally Gets A Fix Fans Spent Years Begging For appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:27 AM
Sony's handheld streaming device is getting a huge update tonight The post The PlayStation Portal Just Became The Streaming Handheld It Was Meant To Be appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:17 AM
PlayStation might be evolving in a big way The post Here's Why A PS5 Leak Has Everyone Talking About Sony's PC Plans appeared first on Kotaku. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 5, 2025 2:00 PM Fanatical's Movember bundle is offering you over $350 worth of games for a just $20, including the likes of Chivalry 2 and Schedule 1. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 5, 2025 1:05 PM A new survey from NordVPN shows some alarming gaps in the cybersecurity knowledge of Americans, including a lack of VPN know-how. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11:43 AM Paradox Tinto shares its Europa Universalis 5 performance expectations, and offers a handy Steam workaround to enable 'very low' settings. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11:40 AM The next Gray Zone Warfare update includes several overhauls to enemy AI behavior and aiming, the health system, recoil, and audio. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11:21 AM The DBD 2v8 party mode returns due to popular demand, so here's when the event goes live, the next killers added to the roster, and more. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11:15 AM With a 10,000MB/s read speed, this PCIe 5.0 Corsair SSD is a speedy yet affordable upgrade that's bucking recent SSD price rise trends. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11:03 AM New Dead by Daylight codes are released regularly, and we've got all current active ones for freebies like badges, banners, and Bloodpoints. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:58 AM The Chapter 6, Season 5 Fortnite map changes once again, and this time, we're headed to Springfield to cause chaos with The Simpsons. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:54 AM Tactical Adventures gives a more accurate Solasta 2 release date window, along with the details on which classes will be available day one. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:36 AM With the potential to boost your Steam Deck battery life, this excellent new feature lets you download games with your screen turned off. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:08 AM We've got you covered on the current Fortnite server status and any communications from Epic Games about when normal service resumes. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:36 AM Start off your journey right by looting all the items hidden inside the Commander's Safe using the Commander's Safe Key in The Outer Worlds 2. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:33 AM With a 'mostly negative' Steam user score, Football Manager 26 is off to a concerning start despite all of Sports Interactive's innovations. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:31 AM With a huge GPU but few CPU cores, the new AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 388 could be ideal for high-end gaming handhelds, laptops, and tablets. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:20 AM Here's everything you need to know about the Marvel Rivals ranks, including how competitive mode works and the Season 4.5 ranked rewards. |
PCGamesN Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:44 AM Here are the best audio and video settings for Arc Raiders on PC to help you clearly track your enemies and boost your frame rate. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 5, 2025 2:01 PM  There are many words that could be said, and I'll attempt to say a few of them here, on the gamification of both menial labour and tasks, but it is always fascinating to me when a new game crops up that somehow makes me go "oh, sure, why not!" Today that applies to a game called Leaf Blower Co., which is a simulation game about exactly what you'd expect (blowing leaves) and I suppose not what you expect (blowing paper boats and coconuts). |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 5, 2025 1:03 PM  It has not been a good time for Simmers recently, and that's not even touching the recent controversial private buyout that has led to a creator exodus. The Sims 4, for a while now, has been riddled with bugs that simply make it difficult to play, prompting Maxis to outline a quality of life roadmap in September. Part of said roadmap was delivered yesterday in a big update that introduced more than 150 community-voted fixes, as well as some free goodies! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11:08 AM  I called out sliding as one of my favourite aspects of Arc Raiders in a launch-day write-up. It lends the looter shooter a gambolling giddiness you might not expect from its heavily laden packmule characters. In more practical terms, it makes you harder to hit and allows you to flank or retreat while regenerating stamina, the catch being that you might slide into somewhere you'd rather not be, like directly beneath a bunch of Hornets. After a few hours spent doing migrant penguin impressions in Buried City and Blue Gate, a thought occurred: hang on, this is almost like the hypermobile ski shooting in Tribes: Ascend. I mean, not really, but perhaps if they made friction a setting on custom servers, this crouch-walking pillage 'em up could be a bona fide movement shooter. |
Siliconera Wednesday, November 5, 2025 4:00 PM
Square Enix opened pre-orders for the FFXII Play Arts Shin Fran figure, making her the latest Final Fantasy character to join that line. She'll debut in Japan on May 30, 2026, followed by a worldwide release. She's 35,200円 on the eStore and 299.99€ in the European Square Enix Store. The North American one hasn't added a listing for her yet, but the FFXIII Lightning figure in that line costs $219.99 and the FFVII Rebirth Vincent one is $199.99.
As is common with the Play Arts Shin line, this is an articulated figure. Fran comes with additional hand parts, a bow with actual string that can be stretched, an arrow, and a gun. She'll stand at over a foot tall (320mm). She'll also come with an extra face plate, and we can adjust eye positions.
Here are the first photos of her, including two that show all of her parts and accessories.
This is the second recent figure of Fran to come up. Good Smile Company announced a scale figure of the heroine at Wonder Festival 2025 Winter. She also already appeared in the Play Arts Kai line.
The Final Fantasy XII Play Arts Shin Fran figure will debut in Japan on May 30, 2026, then show up worldwide after, and versions of FFXII itself are on the PS2, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, and PC.
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Siliconera Wednesday, November 5, 2025 3:00 PM
Bandai Namco shared the release date for the One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X version, which also happens to be when the Future Island Egghead Pack DLC 7 appears for all platforms for the Musou. Everything shows up on November 21, 2025. There's also a trailer showing what to expect from it and confirming DLC 8 debuts in "early" 2026.
As the name suggests, the Future Island Egghead Pack DLC 7 add-on focuses on bringing characters from that arc to One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4. The CP0 version of Rob Lucci will show up. We see him perform one attack in his Cat-Cat Fruit Leopard Model form in the trailer. His announcement is followed by Seraphim's S-Snake. We see her use her cuteness to attack a horde of enemies in a very brief clip, suggesting she might be petrifying them. Finally, the third character in that pack is Jewelry Bonney. She's a Straw Hats ally who uses the power of the Age-Age Fruit, and we see her use her huge fist from her Nika form to attack opponents.
Here's the One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X release date trailer:
We actually knew about the DLC 8 characters ahead of the DLC 7 ones. Those were the Special Selection cast members. Eneru, King the Conflagration, and Z the "Black Arm" Zephyr will all appear.
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is on the Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC now, and the release date for DLC 7 and the Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X versions is November 21, 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, November 5, 2025 2:00 PM
Sony announced that anyone with a PlayStation Portal handheld and a PlayStation Plus Premium membership will be able to start using cloud streaming to play PS5 games on November 5, 2025. The update that starts access to that feature starts at 6pm PT/9pm ET. It also shared a trailer showing what to expect.
First there's the cost to get started, which involves the $199 PlayStation Portal and paying either $17.99 per month or $159.99 for a year of PlayStation Plus Premium. (That also includes access to the monthly games, Game Catalog, game trials, and Ubisoft+ Classics.) You also do need to own the game or the compatible Game Catalog.
As for the games themselves, not every one works with the service. Sony's official site goes through the options and allows someone to search.
Here are some of the more notable compatible titles:
Here's the PlayStation Portal cloud streaming trailer, which highlights some of the compatible PS5 games. It starts with Ghost of Yotei, the Resident Evil 4 remake, and FFVII Rebirth, before showing how the feature looks in action on the device.
The PS5 and PlayStation Portal are available worldwide, and the game cloud streaming will be available on the handheld starting on November 5, 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, November 5, 2025 1:00 PM
Bandai Namco announced that a plush replica of the PS2 will appear in Japanese arcades, and the cushion will be larger than Sony's actual PlayStation console. People will start seeing the item as a Banpresto Crane Game prize starting on November 7, 2025. So far, Big Bad Toy Store is the only retailer shipping outside Japan showing the item as the "PlayStation 2 Super Big Plush." It is selling it for $29.99 and shipping it in December 2025.
The announcement confirmed this PS2 replica plush is 42cm long (~16.5 inches), and that original PlayStation console is about 30cm long (~12 inches). Printed fabric is used for this cushion to capture details from the system. So on the top is the PS2 PlayStation 2 logo. The bottom side has the feet for if someone displayed it vertically. Along the sides are a printed disc tray, memory card slots, controller ports, and power and eject buttons. The initial photos didn't show what the front and back look like.
Here's the initial photo from Bandai Namco:
We saw Bandai Namco honor the PS2 in a similar sorts of ways earlier in 2025. In August 2025, the company confirmed its Gashapon capsule machines will feature keychains that are replicas of PS1 and PS2 game boxes. Then in September 2025, it shared keychains based on those two Sony PlayStation consoles and their controllers and memory cards. Of course, it also released a similar PS1 plush in crane games in October 2025.
The PS2 plush will appear as a Banpresto Crane Game prize in Japan starting on November 7, 2025, and Big Bad Toy Store will sell it worldwide as the PlayStation 2 Super Big Plush.
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Siliconera Wednesday, November 5, 2025 12:00 PM
Anycolor will team up with Takara Tomy to release an original card game based on Nijisanji. The companies will announce more information about this TCG in Spring 2026. [Thanks, PR Times!]
According to the press release, the Nijisanji card game will come out in Spring 2027. Currently, we have little information about it. We don't even know if it will feature VTubers from regions outside of Japan. It's also impossible to gauge at this point how the game will play. Takara Tomy's previous card games include Wixoss, Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game, and Duel Masters. All of them feature different rules, play styles, and victory conditions. So we'll have to wait for Takara Tomy and Anycolor's presentation on the Nijisanji card game next spring.
Nijisanji is a VTuber agency that was founded in 2018. It is one of the biggest and most famous agencies in the industry, and it boasts a large roster that includes many famous talents. Some of its most well-known VTubers include Hyakumantenbara Salome (who had reached over a million subscribers on her YouTube channel less than two weeks after her debut), as well as Kanae and Kuzuha. Anycolor's foreign branches, like Nijisanji EN, have also remained popular despite controversies.
The Nijisanji card game will come out in Spring 2027, and more information about it will come out in Spring 2026.
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Siliconera Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11:00 AM
Capcom has announced that it will sell real merchandise themed after "Turnabout Memories," the first case in Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations, in Japan. The lineup will include items inspired by items from the case, such as the Coldkiller X medicine and the sweater worn by Phoenix "Feenie" Wright.
There is an emphasis on the "inspired" keyword, as the real-life merchandise will not have the exact same properties as the in-game items. For example, the sweater worn by Phoenix "Feenie" Wright will instead appear as a T-shirt, and the Coldkiller X bottle will actually contain ramune.
In addition, Capcom will base the item designs on the original Japanese release of Gyakuten Saiban 3. That means the Coldkiller X bottle will instead appear as Kazegoroshi Z, and Feenie's "sweater" will feature "RYU" as opposed to "P."
Here is the complete list of items in the collection, along with their prices in Japanese yen:
Earlier in 2025, Capcom had also revealed several Ace Attorney merchandise items made in collaboration with other companies and creators. The company held a Cap Kuji Online lottery featuring Sattou's illustrations of Ace Attorney characters with big shoulders. Good Smile Company also revealed Nendoroid Dolls of Phoenix Wright and Miles Edgeworth.
The Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations "Turnabout Memories" series merchandise will be available in Capcom's Japanese physical stores on November 7, 2025, and online on November 14, 2025.
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Siliconera Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:00 AM
Nintendo both shared its Second Quarter Financial Results and Corporate Management Policy Briefing for Fiscal Year Ending March 2026 going over Switch 2 sales and game plans and released a Nintendo Store mobile app to access the eShop on Android and iOS devices. The former confirmed the Switch 2 is the focus and worldwide sales were over 10 million as of September 30, 2025. The latter lets us shop and see our Play Activity history from the Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii U.
In the case of the Switch 2 in the Second Quarter Financial Results report, Nintendo noted how sales shaped certain decisions and went over its first party game plans. It noted it is a "new standard" for the Switch, and the company will prioritize games for it. It also confirmed the milestone of passing 10 million units and said it will increase production as a result of that demand. It also noted 9 out of 10 people who own it played Mario Kart World, the launch title that could also be a pack-in with the console. The company also shared that 84% of the people who have this console came from the original Switch.
As for release windows for upcoming Switch 2 games, Nintendo shared plans that cover from Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonmentto Splatoon Raiders. The report also seemed to suggest the company perhaps considers the big Animal Crossing: New Horizons update for the Switch 2 happening in January 2026 is the "game" for that month.
As for the Nintendo Store Android and iOS app, it lets you log on a mobile device to access the Switch and Switch 2 eShop. This lets you buy digital or physical games. You can also use your wishlist from there and add to it. If you go to a Nintendo event at a store, you can check into it with that. You can also see your Play Activity on the 3DS, Wii U, Switch, and Switch 2, though the older consoles only cover actions before February 2020 and require you to link your Nintendo Account and Nintendo Network ID.
The Nintendo Store Android and iOS eShop app is live now, the Switch 2 is available worldwide, and Nintendo's next game release for that console is Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
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Siliconera Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:45 AM
The Japanese Pokemon official social media account announced that there will be a Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC video presentation and announcement at 6am PT/9am ET/3pm CET/11pm JST on November 6, 2025. It confirmed this trailer will show up on YouTube. This means we might see it on both the Japanese and English accounts for the series.
Aside from the announcement that we'll see new details, there are few insights into what to expect. We'll likely see footage from this, which features the Legendary Pokemon Hoopa and the new Mega Evolutions Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y. It might also mean insight into new Mega Evolved forms and why the official site shows Hoopa portals appearing in Lumiose City. This could also be an opportunity to get an official release date.
Here's the official announcement for the Mega Dimension DLC trailer and reveal.
In-game, there are already some references to Hoopa and the DLC if someone pays attention to talk around Lumiose City. There are references to trainers having been spirited away somewhere.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A is available for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and we'll learn more about the Mega Dimensions DLC and its possible release date at 6am PT/9am ET/3pm CET/11pm JST on November 6, 2025.
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Destructoid Wednesday, November 5, 2025 2:55 PM
The Communication Hideout quest in ARC Raiders is more of a simple kind, but the tasks can leave you confused if you can't figure out the location.
The Communication Hideout quest is given to you by Shani, and it involves powering up a generator after finding its source of power. This guide will lay out all the essential steps of the quest and tell you how to complete them all.
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ARC Raiders Communication Hideout quest walkthrough
The Communication Hideout quest can be broken down into five different parts.
To begin the quest, you'll have to reach the Red Tower, which is located in the Old Town of Buried City. I marked the location of the spot. You'll find the required building at Plaza Rosa in the southern part of the map (as marked on the screenshot below).
The location marked is the courtyard of Red Tower. The first part of the task is related to finding the missing battery cell. You'll find a generator in the courtyard, and the battery is located to its left.
Here's a tricky thing: the battery is sometimes in a container, and sometimes in a backpack. Just interact with the backpack/container, and you'll be able to pick up the battery.
Slap the battery on the generator, and then turn it on. This will complete all tasks of the quest, barring the remaining one: botting the antenna terminal.
Communication Hideout antenna location
The antenna is located on top of the building. You can find it easily by completing the following steps.
ARC Raiders Communication Hideout quest rewards
Here's the complete list of rewards you get from completing Communication Hideout.
If you're looking for more rewards, check out the complete list of quests available in ARC Raiders.
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Destructoid Wednesday, November 5, 2025 2:31 PM
The Roots update is now live in PEAK, and Fortified Milk is a brand-new consumable added to the game.
While Fortified Milk has been added as part of the Roots update, you can find it in other biomes. Infact, getting it for the first time appears to be easy as you start with one. However, the test begins as you try ascending the heights.
This guide will help you find more Fortified Milk on your journey and explain how it works.
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How to get Fortified Milk in PEAK
Getting the first Fortified Milk is easy, as you get it from the crash site. Finding it once again will depend on your luck. They appear to be found in luggage spread all over the map. They're also available in SHORE and ROOTS, and could be available on other biomes as well (yet to be tested).
If you want to get more Fortified Milk, you should scour the map and look to open as many luggages as possible. Finding it will eventually depend on your luck, but it's advisable to have at least one in your inventory purely due to its in-game effect.
How does Fortified Milk work in PEAK
Fortified Milk is a fantastic item to have in your inventory. Once you consume it, the item generates an armor around you. This armor can block any kind of incoming damage. The extent and nature of the damage don't matter. If you have the armor on you, your stamina bar won't have any adverse effects.
That said, the effects of Fortified Milk aren't permanent. It will disappear if your stamina bar falls too low. If you have one, consume when you're facing one of the new terrors in ROOTS, like the spiders. You'll be able to block all incoming damage. Blocking 100 total damage with the Fortified Milk will also get you the Calcium Intake badge.
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Destructoid Wednesday, November 5, 2025 2:09 PM
ARC Raiders players worldwide (myself included) have been getting the Logging failed due to service interruption error popping up randomly, and it's causing many problems for those looking to visit Topside.
The latest problem seems to have been happening since Tuesday, Nov. 4. It also appears to be exclusively happening on PC. This guide will help you solve the problem to some extent so that you can continue your grind.
ARC Raiders 'Login failed due to service interruption' solution
A permanent solution has to appear from Embark. Nobody knows the exact cause of this error, and reinstalling or updating the files doesn't appear to work. We will likely have to wait for the next patch for the problem to disappear.
Until then, here's a method you can try out. I was getting the error quite frequently, but I have yet to have a recurrence after applying this solution.
That said, the error could return once again when you're trying to launch the game. Repeat the steps mentioned in this guide. I am hopeful that Embark will release a patch soon to address the problems players are currently experiencing.
While ARC Raiders servers are operational at the time of writing, many players have also been reporting errors when trying to connect to a server. If you're also getting ARX errors in matchmaking, you're not alone. I am unsure when the current problems will subside, and the high player count could also be a contributing factor to the server issues.
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Destructoid Wednesday, November 5, 2025 12:44 PM
Nintendo shared the Switch 2 sales figures yesterday, and it's now time to talk about the future of its systems. The Switch 2, which is the Nintendo's fastest selling hardware in a four-month window since release, will finally be Nintendo's primary development focus. But it's not the end for the original Switch.
In its latest financial results, Nintendo guaranteed supply for the first Switch as long as two big "ifs" are met: There must be a consumer demand for the console and a positive "business environment."
Nintendo already showed demand for the Switch 1 is declining since the new system release, which is natural. The sales numbers should drop even further as new Switch 2 games come out and new bundles and promotions pop up in retailers to attract new buyers.
The business environment in the hardware front isn't great either. Nintendo joined its competitors Sony and Microsoft and increased the prices all Switch 1 models this year due to tariffs. If the economy gets worse and Nintendo is forced to make consoles even more expensive, it's hard to believe most consumers will put money into a family of systems that's now outdated.
This leaves the Nintendo Switch with the role of a transition console. Nintendo says it has "several major titles for Nintendo Switch planned for release from October onward, and we hope consumers will enjoy them on both Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch." That's because Nintendo Switch 2 players are still playing the original console's games on the new platform, so the appeal of these games is still there even for people who did the upgrade.
But even though Nintendo isn't explicitly saying it, the clock is ticking for the original Switch. While we have Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Pokémon Champions, and Rhythm Heaven Groove still planned for the old console until early 2026, many others titles like Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, Kirby Air Riders, and Pokémon Pokopia will be Switch 2 exclusives.
Soon, even if Nintendo keeps on producing new Switch units, the console is sure to enter its decline stage to let the Switch 2 shine alone.
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Destructoid Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11:54 AM
Someone at NetEase Games probably just said to themselves "Woo, I'm about to make a name for myself here" after spilling the beans on Marvel Rivals' next two heroes.
Season five of the hero shooter is set to arrive next week, so an official confirmation is likely coming imminently, but a new post highlighting patch notes for a bug fix update today indicates X-Men members Gambit and Rogue will be the next two playable characters to join the roster.
In the background of the patch notes, we get a hazy look at the mutants and lovers who have been teased in the lore for a while. Miller Ross was one of the first to post about the discovery, and others were quick to tweak the images to show a clearer look, and their designs are pretty spot-on.
The full reveal for season five is likely coming today or tomorrow, if previous seasons are anything to go by. A trailer will probably be followed by a character reveal for whichever X-Men is available at launch, while the other will join midseason some time in December.
This rollout will give time for content creators to play and showcase the new season, as NetEase has allowed them to do since the game launched last year, so the next few days will be full of reveals and info on the new season.
According to leaks, Gambit will be a Duelist while Rogue will be a Strategist. In the comics, Gambit is able to charge items up with energy, and he commonly uses a staff as well as charged-up throwing cards to deal his attacks. Rogue, meanwhile, has the ability absorb powers, memories, and life force of anyone through touching them, which could make for a very unique kit.
Marvel Rivals' season five begins on Nov. 14, so get ready for the official news to begin flowing.
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Destructoid Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:45 AM
Your loot is the most valuable asset in ARC Raiders. Since you lose most of your equipment when you die, except for the items in safe pockets, surviving is often more important than killing. And when you do everything to stay alive but a stupid cheater gets in your way, it's extremely frustrating.
Fortunately, ARC Raiders developers seem to be keeping an eye on unfair play. They're compensating players who fall victim to these hackers. In the r/ArcRaiders subreddit, several users claim they are having their lost items returned by the developers if the anti-cheat systems detect they got killed by someone using illegal assistance.
"We're committed to building an environment where gameplay is about skill, teamwork, and fun, not unfair advantages," a devs' message shared by a player reads, along with a long list of equipment free to claim, which was previously lost to a cheater. The poster clarified they didn't report said hacker, and that the message simply popped up in his game unexpectedly.
Other players reported they got a similar message. "Up until now, I've received two sets of my items back due to being killed by a potential cheater," a commenter wrote. "Me and all of the boys died to a cheater [...] but sadly only one of us got a refund letter for the match," a second one added, noting a possible limitation of the fair play system.
If you believe you've also died to a cheater in ARC Raiders but didn't have your items refunded, you might have to a wait a while. The original poster claimed they lost their gear on Saturday, while the loot was returned on Wednesday.
While it's unclear if reporting potential cheaters has any influence over this compensation gift, it's always a good idea to report suspicious players in ARC Raiders, just to be sure. If you're right, you might get a surprise from the developers soon.
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Destructoid Wednesday, November 5, 2025 10:36 AM
Almost two years after launching to a tepid response, the PlayStation 5 handheld formerly known as a Remote Play device is getting full cloud streaming support in its latest update.
I bought in to the PlayStation Portal immediately, but I haven't had much of a reason to play with it as someone who doesn't travel often. But now that the device is getting cloud streaming for PS5 games in an impending update tonight, I feel like it's worth it for others to invest in since you no longer need your PS5 powered on to play games with it.
As part of the update, which goes live tonight at 8pm CT, the Portal is also getting its own UI redesign, featuring individual home screens for Remote Play and Cloud Streaming, and a search function to find games that may support the feature.
"At launch, thousands of PS5 games support Cloud Streaming, including blockbusters such as Astro Bot, Borderlands 4, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Fortnite, Ghost of Yōtei, Grand Theft Auto V, and Resident Evil 4," Sony said in the announcement.
"Hundreds" more games are compatible with cloud streaming via PlayStation Plus and even the Classics Catalog, like Cyberpunk 2077, God of War Ragnarök, Hogwarts Legacy, Sword of the Sea and The Last of Us Part II Remastered.
I'm still not entirely sold on cloud gaming, as the input lag and latency always hampers the experience. But I remember playing quite a bit of FF7 Rebirth in bed on the Portal with Remote Play, which felt fine because it didn't need a supreme reaction speed like you would in a competitive FPS.
As is always the case with cloud streaming, your results may vary, and a lot of it has to depend on internet speeds. The Portal has always been able to access your home PS5 no matter where you are as long as you have an internet connection, but this new and different method just offers another option of how to play, even if you just want to play in a different room in your house like I've used mine to.
"Cloud Streaming unlocks new ways to play: enjoy a game side-by-side with a friend who's using your PS5 under a separate account, or stream your favorite game while someone else watches a movie on the console," Sony explained. "Cloud Streaming also makes it easier to enjoy PS5 games on the go – at a hotel, café, friend's place, or anywhere else with a high-speed internet Wi-Fi connection – since you can keep playing even when your PS5 console back home is powered off or is in use by another account."
I still think this device is a pretty solid investment at $199, and today's news only solidifies that. You can read more about the update ahead of its arrival tonight on the PlayStation Blog, including info about other improvements that it will add.
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Destructoid Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:48 AM
The Spaceport Trench Tower key can help your ARC Raiders grind with some excellent rewards, but to do so, you'll first have to gain access.
Finding non-quest-related keys in ARC Raiders isn't a difficult task. But the task gets more difficult if you're looking for a particular key. In this guide, we'll help you with the possible locations of where the Spaceport Trench Tower key can spawn and where you can use it.
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How to get the Spaceport Trench Tower key in ARC Raiders
There are two perfect spots to look at if you're going for the Spaceport Trench Tower key. Ruby Residence is the location from which a few of my friends managed to obtain the key. The building is located in the northwestern part of Dam Battlegrounds.
I have also marked the Research and Administration building on the screenshot above. I have managed to find the Trench Tower key just once, and it was from this location. The Trench Tower key spawns randomly, and you'll need to search through every container in the locations that I have mentioned.
If you don't find the key, the only option is to extract and return. The loot you get, keys included, mainly depends on round-based map rotation.
Where to use the Spaceport Trench Tower key in ARC Raiders
There are two parts of the Trench Tower - North and South. You'll have to be at the North Trench Tower in Spaceport to use the key. I have marked the exact spot where you'll need to be. Once you reach that spot, you'll find a set of stairs in front of you (right in front of the North Trench Tower).
Take the stairs, and it will lead you to the locked door. Use the key from your inventory to open the loot spot, and grab everything you can. A note of caution, though, since ARCs are guarding the riches. It's better to dispose of them first before you and your buddies start looting the place.
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Destructoid Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:13 AM
A fresh event has arrived in Disney Dreamlight Valley, bringing with it lots of frightfully fun new tasks to complete. The Haunted Floating Festival is one of the trickiest events we've ever gotten, as it's entirely focused on puzzles.
This event features an array of exclusive spooky prizes, so although it can be a bit tough to navigate, the rewards are certainly worth the effort. It's also quite unlike all other events, so if any part of it has you stumped, here's a complete walkthrough for The Haunted Floating Festival event in Disney Dreamlight Valley.
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How does The Haunted Floating Festival event work in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
The Haunted Floating Festival takes place on a special, seasonal floating island in the sky that you can visit to tackle limited-time event tasks. While all other events focus on missions and items found around the valley, this one takes place in an entirely separate region that's only available to visit while the event is live.
How to complete The Haunted Floating Festival event in Disney Dreamlight Valley
To finish The Haunted Floating Festival event, you need to navigate through five unique puzzles. Not all of these puzzles are available right away, and each one has several smaller tasks to work through, so getting all of them done takes quite a while.
All The Haunted Floating Festival puzzles in Disney Dreamlight Valley
There are five puzzles featured throughout The Haunted Floating Festival event. Three were available with the launch of the event on Oct. 22, another one unlocked on Oct. 29, and the final one launched on Nov. 5. Now that they're all available, you can tackle them in any order you like.
All The Haunted Floating Festival rewards in Disney Dreamlight Valley
There are five prizes featured in The Haunted Floating Festival event, including both clothing and furniture items. Each unique reward is tied to one of the puzzles you can work on throughout the event.
How long is The Haunted Floating Festival in Disney Dreamlight Valley?
The Haunted Floating Festival event is available to complete from Oct. 22 to Nov. 11. This gives you about three weeks to complete all special tasks and earn the exclusive prizes before the mysterious island vanishes. This event will likely return in 2026, as all seasonal events do, but it hasn't been officially confirmed, so it's a good idea to tackle all you can this year to be safe.
If you're interested in more spooky fun, be sure to tackle the Trick-or-Treat event and the Witchful Thinking Star Path event, too. Both of these are running alongside The Haunted Floating Festival and offer several more exclusive prizes you can claim.
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Destructoid Wednesday, November 5, 2025 9:09 AM
You don't have to hold your breath much longer, as Enshrouded's Wake of the Water update is finally close to release after being pushed back. If you're eager to dive underwater and start exploring, you'll want to know exactly when it's launching.
It's been a while since a big new update has launched for Enshrouded, with the last major one releasing back in May. Players are due for some exciting new content, and the devs are ready to deliver some huge additions and changes, so here's the exact date and item when the Wake of Water update will be released for Enshrouded.
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Enshrouded Wake of Water update release date and time
The Wake of Water update for Enshrouded is officially set to arrive on Nov. 10. It was originally slated to launch sometime in October, but was pushed back "in order to give Wake of the Water all the polish it needs," according to an official dev update blog.
An exact launch time hasn't been shared yet, but all past patches, including both major updates and smaller ones focused on bug fixes, have all launched between 7am and 8am CT. It seems likely then that this one will too, so we've set our timer to 7am for now. We'll update this countdown if a different time is revealed, so you can check back here to see how much longer you need to wait.
Enshrouded Wake of Water update features
As the name hints, Enshrouded's Wake of Water update primarily focuses on introducing water to the world of Embervale. There are plenty of other exciting additions, both water-focused and otherwise, to look forward to as well, though, so here's a breakdown of all key update features.
If you're not sure what to do while you wait for the update to arrive, there's plenty to work on in Enshrouded. You might work on gathering all building blocks and materials, acquiring Dried Fur, finding gems, and changing your appearance.
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WGB Wednesday, November 5, 2025 12:10 PM PS Portal's new update allows 2802 games to stream directly to the device, expanding access without a PS5. Requires PlayStation Plus Premium, includes 3D audio, passcode lock, and enhanced accessibility options. |
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Gaming Instincts – Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11:52 AM A trailer for the device was also released. The post Players Can Now Use The PlayStation Portal For Cloud Streaming appeared first on Gaming Instincts - Next-Generation of Video Game Journalism. |
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