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Saturdays are for waking up early, stretching out, and realising with horror that you left it very late to ask people what they would be playing over the weekend. Then, when you are just about recovered from the first shock, realising with even bigger horror that you didn't ask them what they would be playing over Christmas.

Oh dear. Oh my. Oh criminy!

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Destructoid Saturday, December 20, 2025 3:00 AM
    

Gigadesmodus in ARK Survival Ascended

The Gigadesmodus is a grim-looking bat-like creature added to ARK Survival Ascended via the Lost Colony DLC, and getting it can be a challenging task.

Unlike creatures like the Aureliax, I haven't encountered one of these creatures in the wild until the boss fight. The key to obtaining one is also locked behind the Alpha Lost King boss fight, which itself is a considerable challenge.

This guide will quickly explain how you can get your own flying tower in ARK Survival Ascended's latest DLC.

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How to get the Gigadesmodus in ARK Survival Ascended

The easiest (quite ironic) way to get the Gigadesmodus is from its egg. To do so, you'll need to complete the final boss fight where you take down the Alpha Lost King. If you don't mind taking a shortcut, the creative mode allows you to do that.

This fight involves decrypting the lock and exploring the Lost King's palace to find the Codex. There are multiple tasks to complete and a massive wave of brutal enemies to find. You'll also have to complete side objectives in the fight, like finding lock codes, taking down Guardians, and more, to proceed.

The final task will be to defeat the Guardians to open the main door that leads you to the boss fight. In the battle, you'll need to defeat both the Boss King and the Boss Queen. Once done, you'll get the egg sac and all the extra items required to tame it.

If you're unwilling to go the Creative Mode route, this fight will take plenty of time to unlock and complete. It's the supposed final quest of the new storyline, and this is the only known method of getting this creature.

How to tame and use the Gigadesmodus in ARK Survival Ascended

Once you have the egg sac, you'll have to let the incubation period complete at your base. Alternatively, you can use a console command to quicken up the progress (not my favorite way). You'll get the Gigadesmodus once the incubation period is complete.

Gigadesmodus mount in ARK Survival Ascended
Image via Studio Wildcard

To use the Gigadesmodus as a ride, you'll either have to craft the Gigadesmodus Saddle or the Gigadesmodus Platform Saddle. You'll get the two blueprints by defeating the Alpha Lost King. You can craft them at the Tek Replicator.

Between the two, the normal Saddle also allows the Gigadesmodus to glide. This creature grows into a massive size and can do plenty of damage with its attacks. You'll also enjoy a massive pool of health as the Gigadesmodus can tank plenty of incoming damage. While it can fly, the giant bat isn't the swiftest when it comes to general movement.

The post How to tame and get Gigadesmodus in ARK Survival Ascended appeared first on Destructoid.

Destructoid Saturday, December 20, 2025 1:10 AM
    

Angel Reese taking on a defender in NBA 2K26

The 2KTV episodes have marked their return in NBA 2K26, and we already have our first fourteen quiz sets to solve.

While the episodes are entertaining and informative, you can get extra rewards. Every episode has several questions that will appear as quizzes inside the game. You'll have to pick the correct option to get the available rewards. Typically, you can get plenty of VC with this method, which is the premium currency inside the game.

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NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 1 answers

The first episode has 17 questions; answering them correctly will land you a handy amount of VC on day one of early access.

  • Welcome to Season _ of NBA 2KTV

    • 12

  • The MyCAREER Story in NBA 2K26 is called

    • Out of Bounds

  • In NBA 2K26, you and up to 50 people can earn rewards in _.

    • Crews

  • Which WNBA Player Starts NBA 2K26 with the highest overall rating?

    • Napheesa Collier

  • In NBA 2K26, which attribute category will you specialize in the most?

    1. Any

  • WNBA Player Card can now join your lineup in which mode?

    • MyTEAM

  • Which MyTEAM mode features a 4-point line?

    • Clutch-Time

  • Which MyTEAM mode has its own building in The City

    • Triple Threat Park

  • In NBA 2K26, the Max Height for a MyPLAYER is now 7'4″

    • True

  • What is the MyCAREER Reward for reaching level 40 in Season 1?

    • +1 Cap Breaker

  • What position will you make your first MyPLAYER Build?

    • Any

  • Which badge increases your ability to intercept opposing passes?

    • Interceptor

  • Which badge extends your three-point shooting range

    • Limitless Range

  • In every season of NBA 2K26, there are _ levels of prizes to earn

    • 40

  • What hashtag do you need to use when submitting plays to 2KTV?

    • #2KTVWOW

  • Who is the cover athlete for the NBA 2K26 Superstar Edition?

    • Carmelo Anthony

  • Which team won the NBA 2K26 Summer League Championship?

    • Charlotte Hornets

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 2 answers

Here are the answers to the questions on the second episode.

  • 5

  • France

  • 2

  • True

  • 90

  • Left Trigger

  • Clutch Gene

  • Wild Gems

  • 12

  • Single Player

  • 20%

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 3 answers

Here are the answers to the questions of the third episode.

  • 50

  • 2

  • Goat

  • 85

  • Any

  • Challenges

  • Dion

  • Posterizer

  • Paige Bueckers

  • 2003

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 4 answers

Here are the answers to the questions of the fourth episode.

  • 30

  • Kings

  • Scoring

  • Anthony Edwards

  • Shifty Shooter

  • 5

  • 33

  • Play Now

  • Day

  • Any

  • Any

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 5 answers

Here are the answers to the questions of the fifth episode.

  • Suns

  • Layups

  • Left Trigger

  • 25%

  • Wednesday

  • Morale

  • Chat

  • Any

  • 44

  • Community

  • Bango

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 6 answers

Here are the answers to the sixth episode.

  • Dimer

  • Lynx

  • Season

  • 5v5

  • A'ja Wilson

  • 3

  • Goat League

  • Trae Young

  • 4

  • Any

  • True

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 7 answers

Here are the answers to the seventh episode.

  • Chris & Alexis

  • False

  • Breakout

  • True

  • 2K25

  • Triple Threat Park

  • Amethyst

  • Strong Handle

  • Weekend

  • Any

  • Any

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 8 answers

Here are all the answers for the eighth episode.

  • MyTEAM

  • Film Room

  • Ball Returner

  • Each Season

  • Salary Cap

  • Any

  • True

  • Sideways

  • Stamina

  • Paint Patroller

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 9 answers

Here are all the answers for the ninth episode.

  • The Jordan Era

  • Draft Classes

  • MyNBA Lite

  • The Shaq Era

  • Double Rep

  • 1

  • Force Win

  • 2K Share

  • True

  • Any

  • Cooper Flagg

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 10 answers

Here are all the answers for the tenth episode.

  • 2

  • 14th

  • Arizona

  • True

  • Off-Ball Pest

  • Glove

  • Most

  • True

  • NBA 2K24

  • Any

  • MyTEAM

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 11 answers

Here are all the answers for the eleventh episode.

  • Luka Doncic

  • Thunder

  • Rockets

  • Any Answer

  • Aaron Gordon

  • Mavericks

  • 3 Minutes

  • Pistons

  • Lauri Markkanen

  • LeBron James

  • Thunder

  • #2KTVWOW

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 12 answers

Here are all the answers for episode 12.

  • Cade Cunnigham

  • NBA 2K16

  • Anthony Edwards

  • Physical Offensive Engine

  • Pistons

  • 5th

  • Limitless Range

  • Brick Wall

  • Post Powerhouse

  • Jetpack

  • 1

  • Any

  • Hot Start

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 13 answers

Here are all the answers for episode 13.

  • 10

  • 43

  • Hardwood Hall

  • 5

  • 7'4″

  • Once

  • James Harden

  • Sue Bird

  • 1 Million

  • Any

  • Mark Aguirre

NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 14 answers

Here are all the answers for episode 14.

  • 5

  • Any

  • Any

  • Shooting Guard

  • 13

  • 30

  • 3

  • Auction House

  • Donovan Mitchell

  • Donovan Mitchell

  • Knicks

  • LeBron James

  • Any

  • West

How to watch 2KTV episodes in NBA 2K26

Checking out the weekly episodes is pretty easy, and you can do so from the game. You'll find a 2KTV tab at the bottom of your home screen. Open it to run the latest episode. Once there are more episodes, you'll be able to check out the ones you might miss to view the content and attempt the quizzes.

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The post All NBA 2K26 2KTV answers: Episode 1-14 appeared first on Destructoid.

MonsterVine Saturday, December 20, 2025 12:14 AM
     Publisher Another Indie has announced Philna Fantasy, a vibrant, classic-inspired pixel RPG launching on January 15, 2026, exclusively on Steam. Set on the magical continent of Votland, the game blends old-school RPG charm with modern action-RPG mechanics, promising a nostalgic experience with fresh ideas layered on top. Designed as a 15+ hour adventure, Philna Fantasy […]
MonsterVine Friday, December 19, 2025 11:44 PM
     Developer Team Tetrapod and publisher Gamepia have unveiled several major updates for their upcoming supernatural deduction adventure, Staffer Retro: A Supernatural Mystery Quest. The latest reveal includes brand-new key art, the second official trailer, and a free playable demo now available on Steam, giving players their first hands-on taste of the game's opening case. New […]