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The Paradox Junction map has arrived on Call of Duty Black Ops 7 , and with it comes the Blundergat. The brand new wonder weapon has to be crafted live in a round, but the steps are relatively easier than things we have had in the past. To craft the weapon, you have to find four of its parts, and this guide will help you out with all the required instructions. How to craft the Blundergat in Black Ops 7 Zombies Paradox Junction To craft the Blundergat, you have to get four of its parts. Sealant Barrel Hammer Stock Some of the parts are easier to get than the rest. Also, there might not be any order, so you can get all four parts in your own way (I am in the process of verifying this, so stay tuned). Image via Activision Barrel: When you're exploring the Destroyed Nuketown, you'll come across different Cysts. Start destroying them, and one of them should drop the Barrel. This is completely random, so you'll need to shoot a fair few (unless you're extremel...

Marvel Rivals' aggressive pace of adding a new character every month for almost a year now keeps the game fresh, but also creates some issues with game balance. If you talk to most Rivals players at any given time, they could list off a bunch of complaints about who's overpowered, who needs a buff, and so on. The same can be said about any competitive game, really, but with a live-service title, it's always going to be a hot-button topic. Image via NetEase Games Marvel Rivals' executive producer Danny Koo spoke with Destructoid's Editor-in-Chief Rachel Samples at GDC this week, and he had some interesting things to say about how the game is balanced, and how NetEase Games even measures and determines "fun." "Once a new hero is out there, and a new meta is formed in the game, there are two things to balance," Koo said. "So one set of things is that we have those play data and see what the pressure points are, and what the complain...

J ohn Carpenter's Toxic Commando is finally coming to gamers worldwide, and not long is left for it to go live. The upcoming launch could be a perfect adventure for those who love to play online co-op shooters and slay zombies. But let's first look at the exact time of the launch so that you can jump in at the very first minute. Table of contents John Carpenter's Toxic Commando release countdown What to expect from John Carpenter's Toxic Commando John Carpenter's Toxic Commando release countdown John Carpenter's Toxic Commando will go live globally on Thursday, March 12 . The following countdown will expire once the launch goes live. [hurrytimer id="1190500"] The countdown above is based on the following timings. 2am PT 4am CT 5am ET 10am UTC 11am CET The countdown is based on the information available at SteamDB. Any change before the launch will be duly updated on this guide. What to expect from John Carpenter's Toxic Co...

The Selection Pressures 1 contract in Marathon takes you on a tour of the Dire Marsh map, and you'll have to take the offensive to the UESC. In this contract, there are three different tasks. You'll be playing in the Dire Marsh map and visiting at least two different locations. Let's look at how to complete the contract as quickly as possible. Table of contents Marathon Selection Pressures 1 contract walkthrough How to acquire Command Module from Commander in AI Uplink Basement How to decrypt the Module in building on western side of Anomaly Deliver Decrypted Command Module to DCON Marathon Selection Pressures 1 contract walkthrough The Selection Pressures 1 contract can be broken down into the following parts. Acquire Command Module from Commander in AI Uplink Basement Decrypt the Module in building on western side of the Anomaly Deliver Decrypted Command Module to DCON How to acquire Command Module from Commander in AI Uplink Basement Screenshot ...

The Anti-Virus pack is an important item to find in Marathon if you plan on taking part in the Lockdown event. While participating in the event is optional, having the Anti-Virus is a non-negotiable due to how Lockdown works. The event takes place on the Dire Marsh map, so expect to find several dangers from runners and UESC alike. Let's first look at how you can find the Anti-Virus Packs. Table of contents How to find Anti-Virus Packs in Marathon Faction Upgrades Lootboxes How to use Anti-Virus Packs in Marathon How to find Anti-Virus Packs in Marathon There are two different ways to get an Anti-Virus Pack in Marathon . Screenshot by Destructoid Faction Upgrades Once you've unlocked the MIDA faction , you can start working towards unlocking the required upgrade. To do so, you'll need to take your MIDA faction rank to 5 or above. You'll also need 23 Unstable Lead and 1500 Credits to get the upgrade. You can find the upgrade in the Armory section f...

The Candles and Cramps Evolution is now live in FC 26 , and with it, you can improve one of your defensive units in Ultimate Team. Priced at 55,000 coins, you can apply some extensive boosts to your chosen card. Let's look at the best possible choices for the evolution based on the requirements and the offered upgrades. Table of contents FC 26 Candles and Cramps Evolution requirements FC 26 Candles and Cramps Evolution upgrades Best players to use in Candles and Cramps Evolution FC 26 Candles and Cramps Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of Candles and Cramps Evolution in  FC 26 . Overall: Max 88 PlayStyle: Max 10 PlayStyle+: Max 1 Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars Position: CB Born before: 1996-02-25 FC 26 Candles and Cramps Evolution upgrades The evolution has five levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfill. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +30 |89 Interceptions: +30 |91 Jumping: +50 |88 Stamina: +30 |88 PlayStyles+: Quick S...

The Return on Investment 1 contract is a priority task from the Traxus faction that takes place on the Dire Marsh map in Marathon . Unlike most contracts available in the game, Return on Investment 1 has just one task in reality. However, there's a bit of exploration to be done, and this guide will help you figure out what you're looking for. Once done, you'll also need to exfil successfully to complete the contract. Table of contents Marathon Return on Investment 1 contract walkthrough How to scan the secured containers in Algae Ponds basement Marathon Return on Investment 1 contract walkthrough Here are the two tasks that are part of the first Return on Investment contract. Scan the secured containers in Algae Ponds basement Exfil How to scan the secured containers in Algae Ponds basement Screenshot and remix by Destructoid For this task, head to the Algae Ponds location on Dire Marsh. You'll come across the main building (refer to the image be...