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Arc Raiders is filled with quests that require you to get things back up and running topside to help those down below get prepared to take the world back from the ARC. One such quest called Straight Record comes from Celeste, who sends you topside in the Dam Battlegrounds to turn on an old EMP. This task will require you to not only find the old EMP but also turn on multiple switches to get it going again--so if you're struggling to find them, we've got you covered. Here's how to complete...
Most quests in Arc Raiders send you to complete a couple of tasks on any given map, but a few quests require you to traverse long distances to clear multiple requirements. Perhaps the most substantial of these is A First Foothold, which asks you to visit four locations across Blue Gate. Each of these is on a completely different side of the map (north, east, south, west). It's a lengthy quest that may prove dangerous, but we're here to help you figure it out. Luckily, you won't need to...
Blizard has announced the official dates for when tickets will go on sale for BlizzCon next year, when it returns to the Anaheim Convention Center in September 2026. Early-Bird tickets will go on sale starting November 7 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET, and are priced at $250 for both days of the fan expo. This includes taxes and fees, and it comes with commemorative in-game items as a bonus. These tickets will be sold while supplies last, after which, Blizzard will sell a standard ticket weekend...
AI-controlled bots have become a significant part of online multiplayer games. You can find them in titles like Fortnite, Mecha Break, Marvel Rivals, and, most recently, Battlefield 6. Players have made it clear that facing too many bots often isn’t fun--and not the reason they play multiplayer games in the first place. A Battlefield 6 producer has now responded to that feedback. “Bots enter the game on regular playlists only under these conditions: Players kickstart a lobby for a playlist...
Battlefield 6 has mostly been a hit since its launch early in October, but chief among its players' concerns have been its arduous challenges. Fortunately, Battlefield Studios has been tracking the conversations regarding these tasks, as well as weapon- and mode-specific assignments, and is rolling out changes to streamline them. Announced on November 5, Battlefield 6 is receiving a significant overhaul to challenges, one which drastically shortens the vast majority of their requirements to...
The Nintendo Switch 2 has sold more than 10 million units through September 30, representing the most successful launch of a new platform in Nintendo's history after the first four months. Given this, it's little surprise that Nintendo also disclosed in a recent earnings announcement that demand for the Switch 2 exceeded Nintendo's internal expectations. The company apologized to people who were not able to get a Switch 2 right away due to shortages in some regions. This isn't likely a...
Are you among the hundreds of thousands of people who can no longer visit Disneyland in Anaheim, California, because of how expensive it’s become? You can now relive some of those childhood memories by visiting a new Fortnite Creative island that features classic Disneyland music and rides. Disneyland Game Rush, launching on November 6, brings a digital replica inspired by Sleeping Beauty Castle and several minigames based on Disneyland and California Adventure attractions to Fortnite...
In 2014, BlueEagle Productions released Super Panda Adventures, a side-scrolling game in the tradition of a few classic NES games like Super Mario Bros. and Ninja Gaiden mixed with Kung Fu Panda. Now, for a very limited time, you can get Super Panda Adventures for free on Fanatical. As part of Fanatical's 30th anniversary celebration, 10,000 keys for for Super Panda Adventures are being given to anyone who wants one. The game will be free until all of the keys have been claimed or until...
PlayStation Portal owners can now stream their games from the cloud, Sony has announced. After rolling out a beta version last year, the updated version of Cloud Streaming will allow PS Plus Premium members to play a massively expanded selection of games on the device, and it won't require them to connect to a PS5 console through Remote Play. At the time of writing, there are 2,845 games that support PS Portal Cloud Streaming. This includes several of Sony's biggest first-party titles like...
There has been no shortage of unique games this year, but one of the strangest has definitely been Hotel Barcelona, the latest project from Suda51 and Swery, which puts a new spin on "grindhouse" horror. The 2.5D side-scrolling roguelike tasks players with surviving in a hotel full of serial killers inspired by '80s slasher flicks. It's a wild premise befitting the legacies of its creators, and fans who want to experience it for themselves can pick it up now on PC and console--including a...
If you missed Fanatical's Scream Sale 2025 in October, don't fret--the PC game retailer's next big sale, the Fanatical Birthday Bash, is already live, bringing another round of discounts to hundreds of PC games. The discounts include remastered classics like Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition for $10.49 (normally $35), and popular new releases like Fellowship for $21.24 (normally $25). As a bonus, if you spend $15 or more on a single order during the event, you'll get a free bonus mystery...
There are a lot of questions about the future of Xbox as a brand, when games like The Outer Worlds 2 and even its signature shooter, Halo, is coming to PlayStation 5. Microsoft is reportedly working on the next generation of Xbox, but the outlook doesn't look promising. However, Xbox's perceived decline doesn't mean that consoles are dead, according a prominent video game analyst. Rhys Elliott's Alinea Insight newsletter has shared the estimated sales for PlayStation 5 games in October...
In just 10 days, the next installment of Call of Duty will arrive. Activision has already shared the details about when fans can preload Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Now, the publisher has disclosed what your PC specs need to be in order to play Black Ops 7. That intel was released alongside a new trailer for Black Ops 7 on PC. Activision notes that Black Ops 7 will only support Intel/AMD processors (with AVX instruction set), and that Intel ARC GPUs require Resizable Bar. The game also...
Roguelite is one of the hottest subgenres in gaming right now. From Balatro to Drop Duchy, developers have integrated cyclical mechanics into all sorts of other genres. Independent studios eSolu and Team Mojo Games are adding another game to the subgenre with Odds Chronicles. Odds Chronicles combines grid-based combat, a roguelite run structure, and dice mechanics to create its overall package. Each roll of the dice will give your team different resources, including attributes like strength...
Tian Wen seems to always want to send you out to find a cache in Arc Raiders, and his quest Marked for Death is no different. This time around, you're asked to visit the Buried City and round up a cache at the Su Durante Warehouses point of interest. Though the quest is straightforward overall, it can be easy to overlook exactly where you need to be checking to find this cache. So, we've put together a guide to show you where to go to find the cache at the Su Durante Warehouses. Where to...
As you work your way through Tian Wen's questline in Arc Raiders, you'll eventually begin a quest called Market Correction, which tasks you with finding and sabotaging a cache in the Buried City. This quest is relatively straightforward in execution, but finding the precise spot where the cache is located might prove a bit tricky--especially in the midst of chaotic battles with the ARC and other raiders who may be working on the same quest. When you're ready to complete Market Correction...
Arc Raiders is an extraction shooter that takes place in a punishing world featuring robotic enemies that can destroy you for making one wrong move. When you add in the threat of other players who might want to kill you and take your loot, too, you really need to make sure you're prepared to fight at all times. But there's a bit more to the game than just survival, as there are also a variety of quests to complete that can provide you with resources that will help you on your journey through...
After selling 7 million copies right out of the gate, EA's Battlefield 6 has now surpassed 10 million units sold. That's according to Rhys Elliott of Alinea Analytics. He said in an interview with GI.biz that his firm came up with this estimate and that it applies to copies sold across all platforms. EA, however, has yet to officially announce any other sales number for Battlefield 6 beyond 7 million. In any event, Elliott said Battlefield 6's strong launch "won't be enough to overturn Call...
For the last two decades, Valve's Steam has grown into a gigantic hub for distributing PC games. It's become one of the most important marketplaces in the entire gaming industry. Now, a new poll suggests that a majority of developers believe that Steam has a monopoly on the PC gaming business. But that doesn't seem to be stopping any of the companies from using Steam. Atomik Research has shared the findings of its survey, "The State of PC Game Distribution," through the PC distribution...
The newest Fortnite season, which is all about The Simpsons, is putting up big numbers. Epic Games announced today that, after the first 48 hours, the new Simpsons season of Fortnite helped propel the game to the "biggest number of new and returning Fortnite players" since the Holiday 2024 season. What's more, Epic said the first of multiple Simpson shorts on Disney+ became the platform's No. 1 program. "Move over Shelbyville," Epic said, referencing Springfield's rival next-door neighbor...