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Marathon 's server slam has captivated me more than I would want to admit. Since I was one of its main critics, I have to admit that it could genuinely become a great game. With an art style like this, it's surely earned its place among the greats, but one crucial problem persists and is sure to alienate a good chunk of players: the lack of clarity. When I first booted up Marathon a couple of days ago to participate in the server slam , I had no idea what to expect. I had criticized the game in the past , was wary of its corporate spiels, and was well aware of its turbulent development cycle, during which multiple directors and other executives either left or were let go from Bungie. None of that told a good story or signaled to me that Bungie did, in fact, make something worth my while. And that turned out to be dead wrong. Marathon is an exceptionally good-looking game. In fact, I would go on record to say that it's probably one of the most stylish games out there....

The Clinical Creator Evolution is now live in FC 26 , and you can use it to upgrade an attacker of your choice. Inspired by Harry Kane, you'll need to spend 60,000 coins to unlock the evolution. Since this is a Training Camp evolution, you'll need to wait for a specific period of time for the upgrades to be complete. Let's look at the best choices for the evolution based on the upgrades and requirements. Table of contents FC 26 Clinical Creator Evolution requirements FC 26 Clinical Creator Evolution upgrades Best players to use in Clinical Creator Evolution FC 26 Clinical Creator Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of Clinical Creator Evolution in  FC 26 . Overall: Max 87 Pace: Max 86 Skills: Max 4 PlayStyle: Max 10 PlayStyle+: Max 1 Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars Position: ST FC 26 Clinical Creator Evolution upgrades The evolution has five levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfill. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +15...

Resident Evil Requiem is finally here, finally expanding the story of Leon Kennedy and giving us a new horrifying experience. The game takes us through several locations, from twisted hospitals to the ruins of Raccoon City, allowing us to bask in the apocalyptic glory of the T-Virus and the consequences of its invention. But fans would love to go through the game with their friends, abandoning the fear of solitude in favor if a co-op adventure, taking on man-made horrors beyond our comprehension. So, here's everything you need to know about RE Requiem 's potential co-op and other modes. Resident Evil Requiem co-op mode, explained Resident Evil Requiem is a singleplayer experience at heart. Image via Capcom As things stand currently, Resident Evil Requiem does not have a co-op mode . It is a singleplayer game that lets you take control of Grace Ashcroft (more horror-oriented) and Leon Kennedy (leaning into action). It is a similar approach to Resident Evil Village , ...

Ten Fantasy FC Live cards are now available in FC 26 Ultimate Team, and there are some tough decisions to make. All ten of these items are in line to receive some massive upgrades during the course of the weekend. However, things aren't that simple, as the extent of their upgrades will be determined by FPL (Fantasy Premier League) points. Naturally, not all cards will have the best possible chances for getting the max upgrade. Table of contents Which are the best Fantasy FC Live cards to pick in FC 26 How to get Fantasy FC Live cards in FC 26 Which are the best Fantasy FC Live cards to pick in FC 26 The potential upgrades of each card depend on how their respective clubs and the players perform during Matchweek 29. The ultimate aim for each card is to get eight or more FPL points that will get them all the available upgrade. Of course, that's an ideal situation that has less chance of happening. Here are my best recommendations, along with the explanations. P...

The Max Skills Evolution has arrived in FC 26 , and it allows you to have Ultimate Team cards with two playstyle+. While the evolution costs 40,000 coins to unlock, the offered upgrades are solid. Your chosen card gets new roles, stat boosts, and several playstyles. Let's look at the best possible choices for the evolution based on the requirements and the offered upgrades. Table of contents FC 26 Max Skills Evolution requirements FC 26 Max Skills Evolution upgrades Best players to use in Max Skills Evolution FC 26 Max Skills Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of Max Skills Evolution in  FC 26 . Overall: Max 87 Strength: Max 82 Total Positions: Max 4 PlayStyle: Max 10 PlayStyle+: Max 1 Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars Position: LM FC 26 Max Skills Evolution upgrades The evolution has five levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfill. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +15|89 Agility: +25|90 Dribbling: +25|90 Composure: +25|88 Pl...

The Midfield Dynamo Evolution is now live in FC 26 , and you can improve one of your defensive units with some nice stats and playstyles. The latest evolution can be used once, and it's available for 20,000 coins. Let's look at the best possible options for this evolution based on the requirements and the offered upgrades. Table of contents FC 26 Midfield Dynamo Evolution requirements FC 26 Midfield Dynamo Evolution upgrades Best players to use in Midfield Dynamo Evolution FC 26 Midfield Dynamo Evolution requirements Here are the requirements for the Midfield Dynamo Evolution in  FC 26 . Overall: Max 87 Pace: Max 89 Total Positions: Max 4 PlayStyle: Max 10 PlayStyle+: Max 1 Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars Position: CB FC 26 Midfield Dynamo Evolution upgrades The evolution has three levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfill. Level 1 upgrades Positions: CDM PlayStyles: Pinged Pass, Anticipate|8 Roles: Box Crasher++ Level 2 upgr...

Though Valentine’s Day may be over, love is still in the air—at least, for Stardew Valley , that is. And developer ConcernedApe has something in store for hopeful romantics with an upcoming video celebrating the game’s 10 th anniversary. That’s right, Stardew fans. We’re getting not one, but two new marriage candidates in update 1.7, and we’ll get to know who those two characters are when tomorrow’s 10-year Anniversary Video goes live. ConcernedApe tweeted about what fans can expect to see in tomorrow's video, and it's not just the reveal of the two new marriage candidates. "I made a video for tomorrow's 10-year Stardew Valley Anniversary, it will 'premiere' tomorrow at 11am PST," the Stardew maker wrote. "In the video, I comment on some pre-release footage, and reveal the 2 new 1.7 marriage candidates at the end." https://twitter.com/concernedape/status/2026717852162732412 Though we'll be getting more information on what's in...

Camera Lens in ARC Raiders didn't have any real use for a long time, but their demand has gone up due to the Shrouded Sky update. Camera Lens have always been an item that you will typically sell for credits. While you can always recycle them into crafting materials, I have always sold them for money. However, the Weather Monitor System project requires you to find this item for a different reason altogether. Table of contents How to get Camera Lens in ARC Raiders How to use Camera Lens in ARC Raiders How to get Camera Lens in ARC Raiders Like all materials in ARC Raiders , the Camera Lens doesn't have a specific location. You can gather it as random loot when going through lockers and containers. To raise your chances of success, you'll want to go to areas that are tagged as Security . You can find such regions on all five maps, including Stella Montis. I have marked the locations on the Dam Battlegrounds in the image below, but you can try your luck in the f...

A couple weeks ago, Discord announced it would be employing age verification methods, including facial scans and forms of ID in March. Naturally, the response was not happy. Discord CTO and co-founder Stanislav Vishnevskiy put out a lengthy blog post today announcing that the global rollout of its age verification is being delayed into the second half of 2026, while also confirming changes are being made to the system, and explaining why it's been deemed necessary in the first place. Image via Discord "Let me be upfront: we knew this rollout was going to be controversial," Vishnevskiy said. "Any time you introduce something that touches identity and verification, people are going to have strong feelings. Rightfully so." Vishnevskiy said that Discord "should have provided more detail about our intentions and how the process works" now with the benefit of "hindsight." "The way this landed, many of you walked away thinking we'r...

Guardian, are you struggling with a lost connection? Here's how to check if the Destiny 2 servers are down or if you're just working with a faulty internet connection. Destiny 2 periodically gets taken offline for server maintenance so that Bungie can update the game and fix issues. The developer usually communicates well in advance when this is going to happen, but sometimes, there's just a problem with the game. Here's what you need to know and do to figure out the status of Destiny 2's servers so you can find out when you can get back to grinding for better loot. How to check the Destiny 2 servers' status Screenshot by Destructoid In most cases, when the Destiny 2 servers are down, it's due to a scheduled maintenance window or an unforeseen issue on Bungie's side. This doesn't mean your game may not have connection issues, but it's wiser to check for problems on the developer's end before resetting your router. Bungie commonl...

One of the reasons people care so much about The Elder Scrolls series is all the incredibly memorable adventures you can have, which even make great stories for your friends. Does that mean we all have the same favorite memories of the series? Let's find out. Table of contents Morrowind sowed the seeds of my love for Dark Souls Morrowind just effortlessly oozes old-school charm What's the greatest quest in Elder Scrolls history? Great Elder Scrolls moments expand far beyond the games themselves Morrowind sowed the seeds of my love for Dark Souls Long before we got a series known for tricking players into the wildest deaths imaginable, we had Morrowind . This game tasked players with becoming a hero on an alien land, which occasionally also had players getting themselves killed in ways so funny they legally couldn't even get mad. The moment that sold me on this game's machinations was encountering the "Scroll of Icarian Flight". Actually, what we...

Every few weeks, Call of Duty adds a free playable event for players to rank up and earn rewards in, and this latest one is very Zombies-flavored. The Dead Ops Arcade 4 event beginning on Feb. 26 is all about the special Zombies mode, Dead Ops Arcade, celebrating its fourth iteration in Black Ops 7 . If you've never battled the Cosmic Silverback, this event is for you, and there's more than a dozen rewards to grab for free while doing so. Here's all the info you need on the Black Ops 7 season two event, Dead Ops Arcade 4. BO7 Dead Ops Arcade 4 event - Challenges and rewards Image via Activision BO7's Dead Ops Arcade 4 event is another leaderboard event in CoD , meaning you will need to place high on a pre-determined leaderboard in order to unlock all of the items you can acquire. There are 13 total rewards across the whole event. This specific leaderboard event requires playing Dead Ops Arcade 4, the top-down twinstick shooter variant of Zombies that was f...

The Going on an Adventure Evolution has arrived in FC 26 , and with it, you can upgrade one of your LBs in Ultimate Team. The evolution offers some decent stat boosts to your chosen card, and it's available for free. Let's look at the best choices based on the requirements and the offered upgrades. Table of contents FC 26 Going on an Adventure Evolution requirements FC 26 Going on an Adventure Evolution upgrades Best players to use in Going on an Adventure Evolution FC 26 Going on an Adventure Evolution requirements Here are the requirements for the Going on an Adventure Evolution in  FC 26 . Overall: Max 86 Total Positions: Max 4 PlayStyle: Max 10 PlayStyle+: Max 1 Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars Position: LB FC 26 Going on an Adventure Evolution upgrades The evolution has five levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfill. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +18 | 89 Defending: +10 | 84 Acceleration: +20 | 90 Curve: +25 | 89 Reactions: +2...

Windrose , an open-world co-op pirate action-adventure game, has accrued over one million wishlists so far, even though it doesn't even have a set release date. Its comprehensive demo seems to have captivated such a broad audience that folks just can't get enough, and having tried it out myself, I kind of see why. Windrose 's demo came out on Feb. 17. Since then, droves of players have hopped on to check what it's all about, discovering an incredibly fun and deep survival crafting experience set during the Golden Age of Piracy, i.e., sometime during the early 18th century. At its core, Windrose is very reminiscent of Valheim . Hell, it'd be difficult to determine if they were made by different people. You're stranded in a strange land, have to craft and build to sustain yourself, and then eventually expand and start sailing the high seas in search of new fortunes. It's a simple gameplay loop, one that Valheim popularized and almost perfected. But where...

Horripilant offers a variety of options you can use as a portrait, and you can also import your custom creations if you want. While a portrait isn't going to have any game-breaking effect, it still feels cool. The default list isn't my favorite, but that's not a problem since you can opt for the custom choices. Let's look at how you can use custom portraits in the game. How to use custom portraits in Horripilant HorripTo use custom portraits, you'll need to own the Supporter Pack . It's an extra purchase that's available at an extremely affordable price. The Supporter Pack is available for $4.99, but it could be cheaper in your region based on Steam's system. However, simply owning the pack isn't going to be enough since there are a few more steps to complete. The DLC also doesn't include anything that offers any in-game advantage. Let's now look at the additional steps required for importing your custom images. Go to the Supporter f...

Saints Row is one of those franchises that just about anyone who has played video games knows. It's a staple of the olden days, especially its second entry. However, following the abject failure of its revival and the closure of the studio that made it, many believed, myself included, that Saints Row was done for good. Hope remained in the period following, though, that the franchise could still be saved. Well, according to the original Saints Row 's design director, Chris Stockman, the series is probably "dead." As posted by X user papaRPG , Stockman remarked on the state of Saints Row in a Discord exchange with a fan. During the conversation, he bluntly said that he believes the series is probably never coming back. "Honestly, I think the franchise is dead," he wrote. "I get the sense that Embracer has zero ability to do anything with it." "I wish things were different. I tried my best to offer a path forward, but they ghosted me,...

The Fantasy Staple Evolution is now live in FC 26 , and you can add some notable upgrades to two items of your choice. Available for free, the Fantasy Staple Evolution offers some amazing boosts in terms of stats, roles, and playstyles. While the stat caps are slightly demoralizing, you can make the evolution part of a new chain. Let's look at the best choices for the evolution based on the requirements and offered upgrades. Table of contents FC 26 Fantasy Staple Evolution requirements FC 26 Fantasy Staple Evolution upgrades Best players to use in Fantasy Staple Evolution FC 26 Fantasy Staple Evolution requirements Here are the requirements of Fantasy Staple Evolution in  FC 26 . Overall: Max 86 Pace: Max 90 Skills: Max 4 PlayStyle: Max 10 PlayStyle+: Max 1 Not Rarity: World Tour Silver Stars Position: RM FC 26 Fantasy Staple Evolution upgrades The evolution has five levels of upgrades, each with certain conditions to fulfill. Level 1 upgrades Overall: +1...

Resident Evil Requiem is just around the corner. The ninth mainline entry into the series, it is set to utterly revolutionize how the franchise approaches horror, taking us back to a devastated Raccoon City with nightmares more terrifying still skulking among the ruins. The game will unlock at different times for different people, so here is exactly when Resident Evil Requiem comes out worldwide. Resident Evil 9 release countdown Capcom itself is yet to confirm release times, but Sony did it for them , it seems, labeling exactly when the game will unlock in different regions on the PlayStation Store. Our countdown below will target Feb. 26 at 11pm CT , with additional release times to be listed below. [hurrytimer id="1182242"] Resident Evil Requiem 's release time seems to be targeting Feb. 27 at midnight ET , with other regional timings revolving around that. Here are some converted times so you don't have to go out and do it manually: 10pm PST 5am UTC ...

The second set of Icon Swaps tokens has been released in FC 26 , and you can get up to ten of them. Every token requires you to complete a specific task. Some of them can be obtained more quickly, while others might take more time. Thankfully, you can combine some of the tasks to quicken the process. What's the fastest way to get all Icon Swaps tokens (Feb. 20) in FC 26 While you can go your own way for collecting the tokens, the suggestions below will save plenty of time. 12 Squad Battles wins Win 6 games with a team of 11 Saudi League players and Silvers. Win 3 games with a team of 3 WLS players who are first owned. Win 3 games with a team of 3 Liga F players (if you have three first-owned Liga F players, you won't need to keep the same requirement for the second task). Doing so will get you the following Icon Swaps tokens. Nyakossi Belhadj Delpupo Blair Swierot Next, you have to win 10 Champions matches. You'll get Palumbo by doing so. Finally, there...