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For a limited time, you can grab the USB-C Anker Prime Charger for an even $100. The post Anker's USB-C Charging Station (250W, 6-Port) Gets a Surprise Christmas Price Drop, Lowest Price Ever This Holiday Season appeared first on Kotaku. |
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This kind of price for a gaming laptop has to be seen to be believed. The post Lenovo's Ryzen 5 Gaming Laptop Is 81% Off in Year-End Clearance, Priced Like Budget Tablet appeared first on Kotaku. |
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Paying $210 a share, the sale will leave EA in extraordinary debt, and owned by a murderous regime The post EA Shareholders Approve Over-Inflated $55 Billion Sale To Saudi Arabia appeared first on Kotaku. |
Kotaku Tuesday, December 23, 2025 8:35 AM
The Bose SoundLink Max speaker has a wide variety of important features. The post Forget Marshall and JBL, Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth Speakers Go on Clearance at a Record Low appeared first on Kotaku. |
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Upgrade your gaming experience with the Xbox Series X while it's discounted at Amazon. The post Xbox Series X Is Back in Stock at an All-Time Low for Another Clearance Push, While PlayStation Stays Sold Out appeared first on Kotaku. |
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Save about $30 on the LEGO classic large creative brick box over at Amazon. The post LEGO Clears Out the Creative Brick Box at Nearly 50% Off After 80K+ Sold, Build Anything You Want This Holiday appeared first on Kotaku. |
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Enjoy better sound on the go. The post Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE (2025) Crash to All-Time Low on Amazon With This-Week Delivery, While AirPods Pro 3 Ship in 2026 appeared first on Kotaku. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, December 23, 2025 8:02 AM Former Rockstar technical director Obbe Vermeij says that GTA Tokyo was nearly a reality, with an external studio poised to develop it. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, December 23, 2025 7:08 AM Thanks to new native NVMe driver support in Windows 11 25H2, you can unlock a free SSD speed boost, if you change a few registry entries. |
PCGamesN Tuesday, December 23, 2025 7:04 AM The co-founder of CoD studio Infinity Ward and Apex Legends developer Respawn, Vince Zampella leaves behind a monumental gaming legacy. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 23, 2025 8:00 AM  This year, generative AI seeped into mainstream gaming. Though it didn't so much shimmer, as smear. It mispronounced lines in Arc Raiders, "drew" a smudgy loading screen in Anno 117, voiced a sweary Darth Vader in Fortnite – perhaps its least subtle appearance was in Where Winds Meet, the wuxia-themed open-world RPG that plugged some of its minor NPCs into AI chatbots. The results were predictably beige and sometimes absurd. |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 23, 2025 6:59 AM  We reach the penultimate door, and good cripes has it been a long time coming. When was the last door? Like 2017? Ah well, surely everyone's been completely normal about it. It's Hollow Knight: Silksong! |
Rock Paper Shotgun Latest Articles Feed Tuesday, December 23, 2025 5:10 AM  Vince Zampella, the co-creator of Call of Duty, founder of Respawn Entertainment, and head of EA's Battlefield franchise died in a car crash on December 22nd. He was 55 years old. "We're heartbroken by the passing of our founder and dear friend Vince Zampella," Respawn Entertainment said in a statement on Twitter. "Our hearts are with his family, friends, and all who love him." |
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Siliconera Tuesday, December 23, 2025 9:00 AM
Amazon's Fallout season 1 ended up being absolutely packed. Something was always happening in those eight episodes, and we saw major developments, insights into the world after the apocalypse, and even periods of time covered. It ended up being impressive and true to the games. With Fallout season 2, I found myself a little less impressed because, while it's still interesting, the pacing and execution feels like fewer things are being accomplished and characters are getting their due. The series is still interesting and feels like an accurate representation of the Fallout game experience, but there's much more going on.
Editor's Note: There will be major spoilers for Fallout season 1 in this feature about season 2.
A part of this is because, in some ways, it can sometimes feel like Fallout season 2 is setting things up for season 3, rather than focusing on telling a story that could almost be considered self-contained and paying tribute to the game series. Fallout season 1 struck me, in retrospect, as a sort of tale that could be considered one-and-done if needed, even with the cliffhanger. Hank MacLean took off for New Vegas, now that we know he was with Vault-Tec and involved in many atrocities. His daughter Lucy is followed after him with The Ghoul Cooper Howard, since she wants to bring Hank to justice and he's hoping Hank will lead him to the vault his wife Barb and daughter Janey entered when the bombs dropped. Maximus was set up as something of a hero to the Brotherhood of Steel and shot up the ranks due to Lee Moldaver of the New California Republic and getting the Enclave's Cold Fusion. It could have been a stopping point if needed, while also setting up what's next.
With Fallout season 2, there are two things to consider that keep it from feeling as well-paced and dedicated as season 1. The primary one is because there's so much to "respond" to. With the Brotherhood of Steel, we're seeing how Elder Cleric Quintus is responding to their part of the organization holding this new piece of power, and Maximus reconciling his upbringing and Lucy's influence with what he's seeing the group is like. Lucy and The Ghoul are on this journey to reach New Vegas, with opportunities for flashbacks on his part to offer more insight into his past with Barb and Mr. House. Hank gets more screentime, as he's reached his destination in New Vegas as this season begins and is starting to act based on what he's seen and learned. There are also looks back at Vaults 31, 32, and 33 and what's happening there. People are getting into position and dealing with the consequences of actions.
This brings me to the other element that hits you the second you start Fallout season 2, which is that there are so many more characters who are "important." In the first season, our attention ended up on Lucy, Maximus, and The Ghoul. Now it almost feels like Hank, Norm, Stephanie and Chet, and Barb's perspectives are being lent just as much weight. Lucy and The Ghoul still feel like the "main" characters even with that, but I felt like Maximus' portion got pushed to the side in favor of all of these other people. Which is a shame, as there's so much happening in his route that helps further define who he is as a character and sets him up to be hugely important
This isn't to say there aren't occasional fun moments that highlight things we love about Fallout as a game in season 2 of the show. There are a few interesting cameos. Additional factions other than Vault dwellers, the Enclave, and Brotherhood of Steel come up. There are some really interesting encounters and experiences with Lucy and The Ghoul, even if I do feel like her attitude toward him doesn't seem to show she's learning from her experiences with him. Seeing some familiar enemies like Mirelurks is good too! It just feels like these are fewer and further between than they were in the first season.
Fallout feels like it is building to greater revelations in season 2, but the increased cast noticeably splits its focus. Lucy and The Ghoul still feel like the primary stars, but because so many others have shown up Maximus doesn't always get the attention I feel he deserves. It's still a faithful adaptation of the Fallout game series. With everything that's happened so far, I'm optimistic about what's next.
Seasons 1 and 2 of Fallout are streaming via Amazon Prime now, and the first season is also on Blu-ray and DVD.
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Destructoid Tuesday, December 23, 2025 8:45 AM
Mushrooms are coming soon to Schedule 1, and they're already available in the beta branch of the game.
Mushrooms were voted earlier by the community to be part of the next major update. Expectations were for it to arrive in November, but it has taken Tyler a little longer. This guide will update you on all the steps required to grow your own batch.
How to get Mushrooms in Schedule 1
Obtaining your first batch of Mushrooms will take some time if you're just a beginner. It's tied with a quest called 'Vibin' on the 'Cybin'. While this isn't a full-fledged mission guide, I will briefly explain what needs to be done.
Go to a property of your choice and place the Mushroom Spawner. The Spawner has two slots where you put the Grain Bag and the Syringe. Remove the Syringe's cap and push it into the bag. Lay down the Mushroom Bed, and take the output out of the Spawner.
Take the substrate and dump it on the Mushroom Bed. Put down the Mushroom Spawn (or Shroom spawn) on the substrate and put the soil over them for the growth phase. Place the AC, and lower the room temperature.
Next, take the Water Sprayer and spray in five different spots. You're now all done, so just wait. Once the Mushrooms have grown, you have to pick them up and package them before selling.
If you want better quality Shrooms, you can add Fertilizers to the growth process. You can also use a Drying Rack to get customized quality products. That's how easy it is to unlock the Shrooms and grow them. Do note that this is only available in the beta track as of writing.
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Destructoid Tuesday, December 23, 2025 4:48 AM
Jujutsu Zero has a vast open world to explore full of Lumen chests so that you can get your Cursed Techniques, Weapons, Vows and more. Luckily there's a Trello and Wiki to archive it all and give you info on everything. Here are the links for the Jujutsu Zero Trello, Wiki and Discord.
Jujutsu Zero Trello, Wiki and Discord Links
Here are all the links you need to stay informed on Jujutsu Zero:
I recommend starting with the Jujutsu Zero Trello since it's the most extensive source of info on the game. It'll give beginners a head start and experienced players an info HUB for farming what they need in the game. It's got info on:
After you browse the Trello the Discord is also a crucial place to join since it's the main community HUB. Like with any Roblox RPG, this is where the devs publish news, sneaks and announcements about the game. Any updates will be announced here along with full patch notes once they release.
The Discord is great for tracking changes, reworks, buffs and nerfs. That said it's also a place where you can ask for opinions on the game like best Cursed Techniques for Raids and other tips and tricks. Last but not least, it's where codes are posted though you can always bookmark our JZ codes article below for the latest codes if you don't want to look for them yourself.
That's it for my Jujutsu Zero Trello, Wiki and Discord guide. Check out our Jujutsu Zero codes for the latest free rewards of Lumens, Clan spins and more.
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Destructoid Tuesday, December 23, 2025 3:08 AM
Season 2's first set of Trials is now live in ARC Raiders, and getting three stars requires you to find Frozen Raider Containers.
This item is exclusive to the Cold Snap update. You'll have to find a fair few to take your Trials rank to three stars (to get the best rewards). While their locations are completely random, this guide will help you out as much as possible.
How to get Frozen Raider Containers in ARC Raiders
Frozen Raider Containers are simply Raider Caches (part of the game since launch) covered in snow. All caches that you can find from frozen areas will count for the Trials in Season Two, Week One.
Naturally, you'll need to have the Cold Snap condition active. Without this map condition, you won't find frozen areas, and hence no containers. The screenshot below is based on the Spaceport map, but you can find caches on all the maps, as long as Cold Snap is active.
On Spaceport, most of the Frozen Raider Containers appear to be on the outer edge of the map. I have marked a few of the spots where I have found them. Ideally, you'll be able to find many of these containers in a single raid. For better results, play with friends so that you can find more containers simultaneously.
Since the containers are embedded deep in the ground, you'll have to look carefully. They do stick out amidst the white snow, but the environmental hazards won't make things easier. You'll also be taking damage from Frostbite, so carry plenty of healing items. You can also create a route based on the locations marked on the screenshot above to make things more efficient.
If you have started the Season 2 grind, make sure to check out all the tasks and how you can complete them to earn three stars in the process.
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