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How to get the Powered Descender Blueprint in Arc Raiders

The Arc Raiders Powered Descender blueprint is a much sought-after loot drop, given that it allows you to craft a brilliant traversal item. Thankfully, it’s fairly easy to get, and I was surprised at how quickly I got one after playing just two matches in Riven Tides. Like any other blueprint in Arc Raiders, this one can technically spawn anywhere on the map, though there are certain zones that you’ll want to focus on to improve your chances. Here’s where to find the Powered Descender blueprint...

How to find and kill Arc Turbines in Arc Raiders

Arc Turbines are particularly formidable foes, especially when they’re unleashing powerful lightning attacks and spreading mines across the battlefield. You’ll need to learn how to kill them if you want to loot Turbine Compressors and craft a powerful traversal item, though it’s easy enough if you know where the weak spot is. Here’s where to find Arc Turbines, what their main weaknesses are, and some tips on what gear to bring to the fight.To find Arc Turbines, your best bet is to load into Rive...

No Man's Sky's Xeno Arena update has given me something I never knew I needed: Pokemon battling in VR

No Man's Sky just added Pokemon battles to its ever expanding universe. The Xeno Arena update (which I'm still convinced must have started life as an elaborate April Fool's joke) lets you take the animal companions you've registered and use them in turn-based battles. At first, I figured this wouldn't really be that cup of tea; I can't say the battles have ever been my favourite part of the Pokemon games. Then I remembered that every new No Man's Sky update is immediately available in VR, and cu...

After depleting several natural resources in Pokopia, I'm wondering if my Pokémon friends might be better off without me

Pokémon Pokopia has certainly had its hooks in me over the past few weeks. I've rolled credits on the surprisingly tear-jerking main story, built up all environment levels to maximum, and now I'm busy creating my own town from scratch among the eerily empty fields where Palette Town once stood.It's this latest building project that's got me thinking about my place in the world of Pokopia. As my desire to build bigger and better has spun out of control, I've come to the horrifying realization tha...

I’m hoping GTA 6 takes aim at the rise of podcasting, and I predict that Rockstar will parody these five genres

Grand Theft Auto 6 will (hopefully) arrive later this year, just over 13 years after the last entry in the series, and as such, it’s fair to say that the world has changed quite a bit since then. And of course, Grand Theft Auto has become a franchise that’s known for critiquing and parodying the modern world by holding a mirror up to the best and worst of the current cultural zeitgeist.Unfortunately, this means that podcasting is likely well and truly in the crosshairs this time around, given th...

The next Fortnite collaboration looks set to introduce a series I never thought would be in the game, not in a million years

Epic Games has teased a Fortnite collaboration with The Office, sharing an image with the words "Builds. Beets. Battle Royale." – a reference to a quote from the show.The latest teaser was posted on X (see below), showing a picture of some beets. This is a nod to Dwight Schrute from The Office, who is a beet farmer in the show. While we're yet to hear more on a potential The Office crossover from Epic Games officially, there have been some rumors circulating amongst popular Fortnite leakers.Fort...

You’ll be able to download a new Battlefield 6 patch this week as we wait a little bit longer for the arrival of the now delayed Season 2 update

Electronic Arts has detailed the latest update for Battlefield 6. Update 1.1.3.5 will arrive on January 20, 2026, and is a smaller affair focusing on refining melee combat, and adding additional consistency and polish across the board.The update was announced on X in a post that breaks down everything that's set to change. The key points are as follows:There are also a bunch of small changes to vehicles, HUD elements, and the Assault Ladder. Overall, update 1.1.3.5 seems to focus on slight impro...

With Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake rumors gathering speed, I hope Ubisoft changes these parts of the beloved original pirate adventure

The anticipated Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag remake is perhaps the worst-kept secret in gaming right now. News of Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced (rumored to be the official title) has been surfacing regularly over the last year or so, and with developer Ubisoft having now re-uploaded the game’s entire soundtrack for no apparent reason, it’s essentially a foregone conclusion that a remake announcement is imminent.And while I’m certainly happy at the prospect of jumping back into one of th...

Arc Raiders will get multiple new maps this year according to design lead Virgil Watkins – 'you might see some that are smaller, and you might see some that are even grander than what we've got now.'

Arc Raiders design lead Virgil Watkins has revealed that the game will get multiple new maps in 2026. This comes from a recent interview with GamesRadar+, which covers Embark Studios' approach to map design.When asked about Embark Studios' plans for upcoming content, Watkins shared that the team plans to release some form of roadmap soon:"Sometime soon, I believe we're going to be putting out a chunk of a roadmap for the upcoming months. But right now, it's us kind of deciding exactly that caden...

Marvel Rivals Season 6 launch: our coverage of the new Deadpool update now that it's out

Marvel Rivals Season 6 launched January 16, bringing Deadpool as a brand new Hero. The iconic mutant has been heavily requested ever since Marvel Rivals launched, and now players will be able to dive in and push the front line forward while utilizing multiple styles of play.
There's a fresh Season 6 Battle Pass too, giving players plenty to claim before the arrival of the next Season of Marvel Rivals. Now that NetEase has revealed the full details for Marvel Rivals Season 6, we can start to dig...

‘You can do a big AAA title but also take innovative risks’ – Hazelight Studios director Josef Fares thinks that AAA games still have plenty of room to innovate, though acknowledges the risks associat

Split Fiction and It Takes Two director Josef Fares recently sat down with The Game Business, to discuss the current state of game development.Responding to a question about whether it's harder for AAA games to take risks, when compared to AA and indie titles, Fares countered that big studios like Naughty Dog, Nintendo and Rockstar still manage to innovate in their AAA projects."I would argue that, actually, Naughty Dog is pushing the envelope of innovation with a AAA budget,” he counters. “I wo...

Looking to make the most of your shiny new PSVR 2 headset? Sample these five game trials and demos to get a taste for PS5-powered VR gaming

If you’re like me, you finally picked up a PSVR 2 over the last few months, and hopefully you managed to get a great deal on it as well. I’d been holding off for years, but as the price finally dropped down to its lowest ever, I bit the bullet, spent just under £300, and in no time at all, I was setting up my shiny new headset.Then came the usual frustration that new consoles and hardware bring – I had to spend even more money to have anything to play on the damned thing. Thankfully, there are f...

As the release of GTA 6 looms large, I’m dreaming of a new Grand Theft Auto game that leans on the unique feel of GTA 4

Grand Theft Auto 6 looms large as 2026 kicks off. Whether or not the game actually comes out this year remains to be seen, and I’m sure that particular discussion will overshadow much of the conversation around GTA 6 as the months go by. While there are indeed other AAA titles of note coming out this year, from the tantalizing and mysterious Switch 2-exclusive The Duskbloods to the sure-fire hit of Marvel’s Wolverine, it’s clear that Grand Theft Auto 6 is voraciously eating up all of the air in...

The executive producer of The Division talks the upcoming third entry, says ‘it’s shaping up to be a monster’

The Division's executive producer, Julian Gerighty, has provided a small update on the development of The Division 3. As spotted by VGC, Gerighty was interviewed by New Game+ Showcase about upcoming The Division projects. He confirmed that "The Division 3 is in production".While we did already know that the game was in development (it was revealed in 2023), Gerighty went on to say that the upcoming sequel is "shaping up to be a monster".During the interview, Gerighty comments on the kinds of pla...

I love the Scuf Envision Pro V2’s form factor and extra clicky buttons, but it has some of the worst software I’ve ever used on a controller

The Scuf Envision Pro V2 sits in a fairly niche space in the controller market, positioned for those who want to use a controller, but one with the extra buttons and inputs that are better utilized on keyboard and mouse. The buttons and triggers feel superb, though the software lacks stability, and all in all – I’m left wondering who would actually benefit from all the additional bells and whistles.
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The Victrix Pro BFG is one of our top-rated recommendations for PS5 and Xbox gamers, and it’s now heavily discounted for 2026

There's some brilliant deals running for the Victrix Pro line of premium controllers currently, including the Turtle Beach PDP Victrix Pro BFG Wireless Gaming Controller for Xbox for just £99.95 (was £171.99) at Amazon UK. This is the lowest ever price for one of our favorite premium gamepads.If you're a PS5 gamer, then the Victrix ProCon BFG Wireless Controller for PS5 is just £118.19 (was £179.99) at Amazon UK. These two options offer a slightly different build design, but are both modular in...

You’ll have to wait two extra months to play 007 First Light after a recent delay

007 First Light has been delayed to May 27, 2026. This pushes the game out of its original March 26, 2026 slot, though developer IO Interactive has promised news to follow at some point in 'Early 2026'.IO Interactive took to Twitter to announce the two month delay of 007 First Light, citing the need for additional development time to focus on extra polish and refinement.According to the post, 007 First Light is already playable from beginning to end, and is said to be IO Interactive's 'most ambi...

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P Gen 2 is now my PS5 gaming headset of choice, with unrivaled comfort and customizability

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7P has become a mainstay in my gaming and work setup, thanks to a comfortable design that has very few pain points. The on-headset buttons and controls pair perfectly with the PS5 and feel great to use. Having to occasionally use the desktop app to access certain features is frustrating, but otherwise, this is a best-in-class product that’s extremely versatile.
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Brian Fleming leaves Sucker Punch, after nearly 30 years as co-founder and having shipped Sly Cooper, Infamous and Ghost of Yōtei titles

After nearly three decades, Brian Fleming will leave Sucker Punch at the end of this year. He co-founded the iconic PlayStation studio, which has released hits like the Sly Cooper, Infamous, and Ghost franchises.A post on the PlayStation Blog pays tribute to the work of Brian Fleming, noting that PlayStation has worked with Fleming to ensure that the future of Sucker Punch remains in the best hands moving forward.Jason Connell and Adrian Bentley will step up as studio heads, having worked as Co-...

Fortnitemares 2025 end date, collaboration skins and new map – everything we know about the Fortnite Halloween event

Fortnitemares 2025 has now begun, adding in a whole host of new spooky skins and more. Now that Epic Games has revealed the full details on this year's Halloween event, we know that it'll involve pop megastar Doja Cat and Ghost Face from Scream. Other reveals include a Scooby Doo collaboration, as well as some other neat tie-ins.Fortnite is currently well into Chapter 6 Season 4, and there has recently been a K-pop Demon Hunters collaboration that made a few changes to the map. As the year winds...