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Has the vast amount of violence featured in modern games--including Call of Duty and Battlefield 6--ever bothered you? Luckily, Battlefield 6 gives players the option to go near-pacifist with how they navigate warfare. One player has racked up a score of over one million with only eight kills. ThatFriendlyGuyTTV has become the premier medic across online lobbies for Battlefield 6 with over 5,000 revives. He doesn't mess around with vehicles or weapons for the most part, but you can find him...
Gadgets play a major role in whatever class you decide to use in Battlefield 6. They're essentially the pieces of equipment that you spawn into every life with, and if you use them correctly, you can wreak havoc on the enemy team. Every class in Battlefield 6 offers several exclusive Gadgets for you to choose from, and while you can always stick with the default options, there are some better choices that are waiting to be unlocked. Below, we'll go over the best Gadgets to use for the four...
Not even quite five years after launching, PS5 has sold more systems in the US than the PS3 ever did. Circana's Mat Piscatella revealed the intriguing tidbit about Sony's current-gen console on BlueSky, though didn't provide exact numbers for comparison. There were roughly 88 million PS3 systems produced by Sony from 2006 to 2016. In August, Sony revealed that 80 million PS5 units had been sold globally since the console debuted in November 2020. That means it's a question of when, not if...
While Pokemon Legends: Z-A is stealing the spotlight right now, it's not the only fun way to get your Pokemon fix. You'll also find a long list of Pokemon Electronic Games that take you away from your screen for a different kind of adventure. Several of these games are available, but the most exciting one is Pokemon Trainer Mission, which sends you around your home in search of elusive monsters. Sign up for GameSpot's Weekly Deals Newsletter: Source
Rematch has been a welcome surprise from developer Sloclap, which repurposed the acrobatic movement and target tracking of martial-arts-inspired fighters Absolver and Sifu to make a cooperative third-person soccer "shooter" game. Rematch is currently in the midst of the first season of its live-service run, which implemented tons of bug fixes and the long-requested Ranked 3v3 mode. One of the most requested features still remains absent, however. Since the game launched, players have...
Arc Raiders is a PvPvE third-person extraction shooter set in an apocalyptic future. In this game, you strap on the boots of a scavenger who must collect valuable resources and gear from dangerous territory overrun with deadly robots and human threats. Like most extraction shooters, this game requires considerable risk to reap the best rewards. Our guide will provide you with some helpful tips for looting and staying alive in Arc Raiders. Matches in Arc Raiders are called Raids, and they...
Battlefield 6's first season will begin on October 28, and the developer has released a Season 1 trailer to showcase the game's new content. Season 1 is packed with new game modes, guns, vehicles, and more maps, with one of the new locations adding golf carts for players to drive into combat across a suburban landscape. The Season 1 trailer kicks off by showing Battlefield 6's new Blackwell Fields map, which is a massive oil field in California. Like other big maps, players will have access...
With almost two weeks on the market now, it's likely you encountered a bot or two in your online matches while playing Battlefield 6. Well, the team plans to reduce the number of bots filling the lobbies with a new update planned for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Battlefield Studios--a collection of EA teams working on the Battlefield franchise that includes Criterion, DICE, Motive, and Ripple Effect--took to X on October 21 to share the news. In the brief post, the developers...
Borderlands 4 was one of the most-anticipated titles of 2025, and that helped carry the title to a record launch last month. According to Circana, Borderlands 4 didn't just set a franchise record in September, it also became the third highest-selling video game in the US for 2025. Circana's Mat Piscatella‬ shared the sales charts for September 2025 in the US, and Borderlands 4 topped the Xbox Series X|S and PC charts, while coming in at No. 3 on PlayStation's list. Specific sales numbers...
Marvel Cosmic Invasion will officially launch on December 1, and two more characters are joining its roster. Tribute Games and developer Dotemu revealed that Phoenix and Iron Man will team up with fellow heroes like Captain America, She-Hulk, Wolverine, and Spider-Man, increasing the total number of playable heroes to 15. Phoenix--X-man Jean Grey's cosmic powerhouse alter-ego--can dish out telekinetic blasts, while Iron Man uses bleeding-edge technology to clear the field of enemies. First...
The immensely popular Helldivers 2 has been having a rough go at things lately, what with the co-op shooter's latest update causing myriad headaches for everyone. A patch meant to address many of the bugs plaguing Helldivers 2--both in the game and in the code--was slated to arrive on October 21, but it's been delayed until either Friday, October 24, or sometime next week due to some unspecified "last-minute certification issue." Developer Arrowhead Game Studios took to Helldivers 2's...
In a recent interview, game creator Hideo Kojima kicked off a firestorm on social media as he shared his thoughts on the future of the industry. Kojima warned that relying too heavily on remaking old franchises is creatively risky and that, in the future, AI will likely be used to create these kinds of projects. Kojima has already said he doesn’t see AI as a threat, though. Instead, he believes it can be a helpful tool for handling repetitive tasks, allowing human creators to focus on more...
While Pikmin fans might not be getting a new game anytime soon, an upcoming update should give them some reasons to jump back into Pikmin 4. Coming on an unspecified date this November, the update will add some attractive features to Pikmin 4, most notably a camera mode and difficulty modes that will make the Nintendo Switch game easier or harder. With the new Field Camera tool, players can snap in-game photos and fully customize them with stamps, frames, and filters. Pikmin 3 featured a...
As you can probably assume by the name, PowerWash Simulator 2 brings players a whole lot of powerwashing fun with a variety of updates over the original game. It sports improved visuals, new washer features, more customization, and a whole lot of cats to pet--making it a good way to kick back and relax, either solo or with friends. So, if you're wondering how long you can spend working your way through this chill cleaning title, we'll fill you in on everything you need to know below...
PowerWash Simulator 2 may be all about cleaning up dirty locations and items, but that doesn't mean it isn't hiding a few secrets around its world. In addition to various job-specific challenges you can complete for trophies or achievements, there's one that you can accomplish at the very beginning of the game, if you know where to look for a hidden gnome. Finding this little guy nets you the "Gnome From Home" trophy or achievement, and it also earns you some relief to know you're not being...
Alan Wake developer Remedy Entertainment has confirmed that CEO Tero Virtala has stepped down, effective immediately. The announcement came just days after Remedy confirmed that the studio's latest release, FBC: Firebreak, had "weak" sales and that the company would incur a profit hit. Virtala was Remedy's CEO since 2016. A search is now underway for a new CEO, Remedy said, and for the time bing, Virtala will "continue at the service of the company" as part of the handover process. Remedy...
While artificial intelligence is ubiquitous these days, Palworld developer Pocketpair isn't too interested in the technology, with the Japanese studio's publishing boss saying that the team doesn't believe in generative AI and won't work with game makers who use it. In an October 21 interview with Game Developer at Gamescom Asia, Pocketpair's communications director and publishing manager John Buckley explained that, while the studio's newly established publishing division is happy to work...
PowerWash Simulator 2 launches on October 23, and like the first game, players can expect a mix of paid and free post-launch DLC. Developer FuturLab says it's first focusing on fixes, further optimization, and quality-of-life improvements for the rest of 2025, and new game content will roll out through 2026. In total, there'll be three "paid IP" DLC and three free jobs as part of the Caldera Chronicles, FuturLab says. Alongside bug fixes and new cosmetics, the studio is also planning...
PS5 console owners can grab a fresh firmware update for the console--Version: 25.07-12.20.00--and alongside the usual stability upgrades, there are also a few other tweaks being made to the hardware. Anyone who wants to check the serial number of their console and DualSense controller can now do so, as Sony says the update adds this option. Beyond that, stability improvements have also been made to the DualSense Edge wireless controller, messages and usability on some screens have been...
Nintendo is bringing another beloved GameCube title to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service next week. The original Luigi's Mansion is joining the classic games lineup on October 30. Originally released alongside the GameCube in November 2001, Luigi's Mansion sees Mario's cowardly brother exploring a haunted mansion he won in a contest he never entered. With the help of Professor E. Gadd and his vacuum-like Poltergust 3000, Luigi must work his way through the mansion's many rooms and...