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Fortnite v39.20 release countdown: Exact date and time

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The first major Fortnite update for the new year is coming soon in the form of v39.20, and there's plenty of new content in store. Earlier this year, Epic Games revealed the annual update roadmap for Fortnite . Hence, we have known the release date since, but this countdown will help you stay in touch with the upcoming update. Table of contents Fortnite v39.20 update countdown What to expect from Fortnite v39.20 update Fortnite v39.20 update countdown The Fortnite v39.20 update goes live globally on Friday, Jan. 9, across all platforms. There's little chance for a delay, and the following countdown will expire once the update goes live. [hurrytimer id="1162657"] The countdown is based on the following timings. 1am PT 3am CT 4am ET 9am UTC 10am CET This is the usual schedule that Epic has been following for all major updates in the last few months. However, it's worth noting that the time when the servers go live will differ across regions...

All Redleaf keycard locations in StarRupture

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The CRFHSRB Redleaf keycards, required for opening the Redleaf Abandoned Base, can be immensely useful in StarRupture if you're looking to find lucrative rewards. The Redleaf Abandoned Base has hidden treasure that you can find. However, you'll first need to find the three keys, along with an additional access card. This guide will help you to find them all. Table of contents Redleaf Abandoned Base location in StarRupture Redleaf Override Access Card location Dr. Ellis' Security Clearance card location Dr. Diaz's Security Clearance Card Location Eng. Perkins' Security Clearance Card location All Redleaf Abandoned Base loot in StarRupture Redleaf Abandoned Base location in StarRupture The Redleaf Abandoned Base is located in the northeastern part of the map. I have marked the keycard locations in the image below. Image via SRDB. Remix by Destructoid Once you're in the base, you'll need to find three keycards and one additional overrid...

These 5 games turn 5 this year, and I can prove it’s not too late to enjoy them

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Remember that five years ago, many of us were finally transitioning out of the COVID-19 lockdown? We were learning again how to talk to each other outside laggy Zoom calls with the resolution of a 2009 webcam—and enjoyed some really great games, too. While we had industry-defining hits like Hades and Forza Horizon 5 , many other games that didn't have such a huge impact became so relevant that they are still worth playing after five years of new game releases with flashier graphics and new mechanics. And we'd better start getting used to playing older games. The artificial intelligence apocalypse leading to RAM shortages and rising computer costs (via IDC ) has been so relentless that I believe most of us will soon be unable to afford a PC upgrade. Doomspeak aside, I've played this list of new games and new editions released in 2021 and can attest that they're timeless and absolutely worth playing today. And if you don't take my word for it, their latest Steam ...

All FC 26 1 of 3 87+ Campaign Mix Player Pick SBC rewards

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The 1 of 3 87+ Campaign Mix Player Pick SBC is now live in FC 26 , allowing you to get a guaranteed promo card for your Ultimate Team. The latest campaign mix brings a few older promos into the fray. You'll be able to pick from three options. Let's look at all the available rewards before you choose to complete the challenge. Table of contents Complete 1 of 3 87+ Campaign Mix Player Pick SBC rewards in FC 26 Ultimate Scream Pro Live Primetime Thunderstruck Complete 1 of 3 87+ Campaign Mix Player Pick SBC rewards in FC 26 The 1 of 3 87+ Campaign Mix Player Pick SBC includes cards from the following promos: Ultimate Scream, Primetime, Pro Live, and Thunderstruck. All Heroes, Icons, and cards rated below 87 are excluded from the rewards. Ultimate Scream Bryan Mbeumo ST 87 Antoine Griezmann CAM 87 Cristian Pulisic CAM 87 Dybala ST 88 Karchaoui LB 88 Debinha CAM 89 Mariona CAM 89 Josua Kimmich RB 89 Ousmane Dembele RW 90 Vinicius Jr. ST 90 Pro Live ...

How to increase inventory size and storage space in StarRupture

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Surviving on Arcadia-7 is no easy feat, and to do so, you're going to expand the size of your StarRupture inventory and storage as quickly as possible. StarRupture treats inventory and storage spaces as separate entities. Inventory represents the number of items you can carry with you, while storage is where you store stuff in your base. Thankfully, you can increase the capacity of both items with the correct resources. Table of contents How to increase inventory size in StarRupture How to increase storage space in StarRupture How to increase inventory size in StarRupture The key to increasing inventory size in StarRupture is to raise your levels with the different available corporations. Every Corporation requires you to complete certain tasks to raise the level. When you level up, you'll get unique rewards. Some of these level-up rewards allow you to get inventory upgrades. At the launch of the early access, you can get four inventory upgrades from the Corpora...

All Ore locations in StarRupture

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Ores are the backbone of constructions in StarRupture , and there are different types of them available on Arcadia-7. You're introduced to ore pretty early in the game as part of the guided tutorial. Every ore has specific locations in the game, along with its own use. Some of them are more common to find, while the rest might be harder to get. Table of contents How to get all ores in StarRupture Wolfram Titanium Calcium Helium-3 Sulfur How to get all ores in StarRupture The image below has approximate locations of all five ores. Image via StarRupture Database. Remix by Destructoid Yellow Circles: Sulfur Gray Circles: Helium-3 Red Circles: Wolfram White Circles: Calcium White T: Titanium Wolfram Wolfram is the most common ore, and you'll find it pretty easily across the map. It's one of the two ores that are part of the tutorial. You can identify them from their brown-color and veins running through. They resemble copper very closely, and you ...

Best players for the Time Traveler Evolution FC 26

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The Time Traveler Evolution is now live in FC 26 , and it's an exciting upgrade option to consider if you're looking to improve one of your defensive units. Since this is a training camp evolution, you won't have to complete any tasks. However, the card you pick will be locked for a period until the evolution requirements are met. Let's look at the best candidates for the evolution based on the offered upgrades and requirements. Table of contents FC 26 Time Traveler Evolution requirements FC 26 Time Traveler Evolution upgrades Best players for Time Traveler Evolution in FC 26 FC 26 Time Traveler Evolution requirements Here are the requirements for Time Traveler Evolution in  F C  26 . Overall: Max 86 PlayStyle: Max 10 Not Position: GK FC 26 Time Traveler Evolution upgrades The Time Traveler has only two levels of upgrades. To obtain the boosts, you’ll need to complete specific tasks. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +1 Heading Acc.: +15 | 87 Intercepti...

NBA 2K26 v4.0 patch notes

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The complete patch notes for the NBA 2K26 v4.0 update have been released, and there are plenty of changes. The new patch has many general fixes along with uniform and roster updates. Let's go through the complete patch notes to understand what key changes you can expect with the new patch. Complete NBA 2K26 v4.0 patch notes The new patch includes a host of general changes in preparation for the new season that goes live on Friday. Fixed a rare hang that could occur when changing lineups in Play Now Online Player rankings will now sort correctly on the Friends tab of the Leaderboard screen in Play Now Online The logo scale on the Los Angeles Clippers City court floor has been corrected The official Emirates NBA Cup court floor has been updated for accuracy The following current-day uniforms have been updated (will be reflected after the next roster update) There are slight tweaks to the gameplay as well. Separated "Light Pressure" coverage into 3 bands (Wea...

How to buy used parts with Classifieds Magazine in My Winter Car

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The Classifieds Magazine in My Winter Car can be immensely useful if you're looking to buy different parts. The Corris Rivett is available as the first buildable project, and it has plenty of parts for you to build. Some of the parts can be pretty expensive, and that's where the Classifieds Magazine comes in. You can use its advertorials to get used parts that cost half of their new counterparts. Table of contents How to get used parts in My Winter Car How to get a new Classifieds Magazine in My Winter Car How to get used parts in My Winter Car The first task is to get a Classifieds Magazine to access the advertorial section. This section has a bunch of second-hand parts on offer for you to buy. You can also obtain new parts that might appear at random. You'll find an applicable phone number associate with these parts. The next task is to go home and call the number . Wait for the call to disconnect. If the item is available, your order has been placed. Wait f...

Does ARC Raiders have aggression-based matchmaking? Everything we know

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ARC Raiders , as a PVPVE game, attracts loads of different players, both those who love engaging with robots and those who are more keen on human blood. In such an environment, a lot has to be taken into account for the sake of matchmaking, as you'd want hardcore players to meet their kind more so than those of a casual demeanor. But does ARC Raiders truly have an aggression-based matchmaking system, analyzing your behavior whenever you queue up? Here's everything we know. ARC Raiders' aggression-based matchmaking, explained Do not kill everything you see, folks. Image via Embark Studios Embark Studios has been generally unwilling to give out too much information regarding how it matches players, and does not even provide official numbers for how many players can connect to a single match at a time. This makes sense as it obscures the system, thereby reducing the odds of players manipulating it for their own gain. However, ARC Raiders devs did recently comment t...

Red Dead Redemption 2 players are on the hunt to solve a new mystery, discovered 7 years after release

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For the first time in seven years, a new mystery has been discovered in Red Dead Redemption 2 . Full of all sorts of threads to be followed, RDR2 players worked diligently over these past seven years to uncover everything it hid in its vast world, but one seems to have been missed. As per Synth Potato on X , this newly-discovered mystery, which the players are working around the clock to solve, had to do with a certain telegraph pole. Located near Dewberry Creek, the pole had a spider symbol etched on it, which, when transposed over the full RDR2 map, illustrates branching paths that lead to eight other poles around the game. Every pole had that same spider symbol and a feather attached to them that can be taken off with a well-placed shot. As Synth Potato explains, there also appeared to be a web-covered tree in the middle of the transposed symbol, indicating that players should go North and find more poles. Further inquisitions showed more directions like NW and S, leading play...

All FC 26 1 of 3 Icon Mix Player Pick SBC rewards

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The 1 of 3 Icon Mix Player Pick SBC is now live in FC 26 , and you can guarantee yourself the card of a legend by completing the challenge. There are three types of Icons available in the pools of rewards. You will get to pick from three different cards, but there's no guarantee of the overall rating. Let's look at all the available cards before you invest your resources in completing the SBC. Table of contents Complete FC 26 1 of 3 Icon Mix Player Pick SBC rewards Base Thunderstruck Unbreakables Complete FC 26 1 of 3 Icon Mix Player Pick SBC rewards The complete rewards pool can be broken down into three types of Icons: Base, Thunderstruck, and Unbreakables. Base Hernan Crespo ST 86 Gianluca Zambrotta RB 86 Roy Keane CM 86 Sol Campbell CB 86 Cha Bum Kun ST 86 Sissi CAM 86 Juan Veron CM 86 Ashley Cole LB 86 Luis Hernandez ST 86 Larsson ST 86 Michael Essien CDM 86 Genaro Gattuso CDM 86 Nemanja Vidic CB 87 Davor Suker ST 87 Frank Lampard CM 87 C...

Best players for FC 26 Progressing Along Evolution

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The Progressing Along Evolution is now live in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and it's an exciting upgrade option for a Bronze card of your choice. This evolution is available for free, but you have to assist at least one goal in five games in the new Time Warp Bronze Exhibition tournament. The evolution upgrades your selected Bronze card to a Silver and adds the Time Warp promo to it. Your chosen card will also get vital stat upgrades, playstyles, and roles. Table of contents FC 26 Progressing Along Evolution requirements FC 26 Progressing Along Evolution upgrades Best players to use in Progressing Along Evolution FC 26 Progressing Along Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of Progressing Along Evolution in  FC 26 . Overall: Max 64 PlayStyle: Max 10 FC 26 Progressing Along Evolution upgrades The evolution has four levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfill. Level 1 upgrades +20|74 OVR +30|70 PHY +20|73 Defensive Awareness ...

I never realized how good this ARC Raider skill is, but from now on I’m not leaving Speranza without it

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Over the past few months, I've crafted my fair share of builds in ARC Raiders —from loot-oriented quick and nimble loadouts to fully stacked, armored, and heavily armed PVP ones. But where I have faltered are the skills, specifically by not investing heavily in the Traveling Tinkerer perk. Field crafting seemed quite interesting to me from the first time I saw it, and I even ended up including it in my initial skill tree guide back when the game first released. What I failed to take into account was how useful the second field crafting perk was, i.e., how invaluable Traveling Tinkerer is. It's located a bit further into the Survival skill tree and builds on top of the field crafting perk that enables making items on the go. Proper skills make a huge difference in ARC Raiders . Image via Embark Studios One particular item that gives you the ability to craft mid-match is  Raider Hatch Keys , which are perhaps the most valuable pieces of loot in the entire game. Extractin...

All NBA 2K26 2KTV answers: Episode 1-15

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The 2KTV episodes have marked their return in NBA 2K26 , and we already have our first fifteen 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. Table of contents NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 2 answers NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 3 answers NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 4 answers NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 5 answers NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 6 answers NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 7 answers NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 8 answers NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 9 answers NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 10 answers NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 11 answers NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 12 answers NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 13 answers NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 14 answers NBA 2K26 2KTV episode 15 answers How to watch 2KTV episodes in NBA 2K26 NBA 2K26 2KTV e...

Best My Winter Car mods

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My Winter Car is steadily attracting new players in the holiday season, and we already have a fair amount of mods to try out. Available via NexusMods, the mods will allow you to go beyond the base vanilla experience. Some of them are mere add-ons and enhancements of features that are already live inside the game. Others might be a bit more towards the 'cheating' side of things, or you can use them to ease your gameplay experience. This guide will give you a brief overview of what I consider the best mods in the current build of My Winter Car and what you can expect from them. Table of contents Best mods to use in My Winter Car How to install mods in My Winter Car Best mods to use in My Winter Car Before we can deep dive into the collection, you're going to need a NexusMods account. Thankfully, it can be opened for free, and all the mods you see here won't cost you any money. FL2S BOX: This is practically the most broken mod you can currently get from N...

Best players to use in FC 26 Plenty of Time Left Evolution

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The Plenty of Time Left Evolution is now live in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and you can upgrade one of your attackers ahead of the TOTY celebrations. This is the first evolution to be released as part of the Time Warp promo, and you can unlock it for 40,000 coins. The chosen card will get stat upgrades, new roles, playstyles, and more. Let's look at the best possible candidates based on the requirements and offered upgrades. Table of contents FC 26 Plenty of Time Left Evolution requirements FC 26 Plenty of Time Left Evolution upgrades Best players to use in Plenty of Time Left Evolution FC 26 Plenty of Time Left Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of Plenty of Time Left Evolution in  FC 26 . Overall: Max 86 Physical: Max 83 PlayStyle: Max 10 PlayStyle+: Max 1 Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars Position: LM Not Position: CB, LB FC 26 Plenty of Time Left Evolution upgrades The evolution has five levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulf...