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December 3, 2025

Торрент – Бетис: прогноз на Кубок Испании (04.12.2025)

On December 4th, Torrent Stadium will host a Copa del Rey match between fourth-division team Torrent and La Liga leaders Real Betis. Torrent is currently second to last in their league and reached the 1/32 finals by defeating a third-division team. Betis is performing well in La Liga and the Europa League, having won their last Copa del Rey match 7-1. This match marks the first encounter between the two teams, with Torrent known for conceding goals against similar opponents. Betis is favored to win, and a betting suggestion is for Betis to win with a -2.5 handicap.

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December 3, 2025

Helldivers 2 cuts its install size from ‘~154GB to ~23GB’ in a beta you can opt into now, defeating liberty-hating storage reqs with ‘no functional differences’ between versions

In 2025, game file sizes have significantly increased, with many exceeding 100 or 200 GB. Arrowhead has reduced the installation size of Helldivers 2 by 85%, from approximately 154 GB to 23 GB, saving around 131 GB. They credited Sony's port-house, Nixxes, for their support but did not disclose specific methods. A public technical beta for the streamlined version is available on Steam, and players can opt in through the game's Properties menu. The reduction in file size will have minimal impact on load times, and there are no functional differences between the legacy and slim versions; all progress and purchases will carry over.

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December 2, 2025

League of Legends is giving every role a transformative rework as part of the best slate of changes I’ve seen in years

League of Legends will introduce a battle pass system and dynamic seasonal Rifts in 2026, with a focus on enhancing balance, game duration, and introducing new formidable monsters. The season will feature a Demacia theme, with champions receiving new skins and Morgana getting a cosmetic upgrade. Role rebalancing will include Role Quests for top laners and ADCs, with improvements such as a longer-cooldown Teleport spell for top laners and increased gold acquisition for ADCs. Mid lane players will receive new tier three boots, while junglers will have enhanced movement speed and rewards. Supports will gain a dedicated control ward spot and improved gold generation. Atakhan, the Bringer of Ruin, will be retired, replaced by the new mechanic Crystalline Overgrowth. Game time will accelerate with minions spawning sooner, and Ranked play will see reinstated Solo/Duo queues and adjusted MMR calculations. Eleven new items will be introduced, including Hextech Gunblade and Stormrazor. The season launches on January 7, with changes appearing on the PBE on December 3.

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November 23, 2025

How to complete the Black Ops 7 Ashes of the Damned Easter Egg

The Zombies map "Ashes of the Damned" features the largest round-based map in Call of Duty history, with a main questline and numerous easter eggs. Players use a truck named Ol' Tessie for transport, which carries the Pack-a-Punch machine. To unlock Pack-a-Punch, players must retrieve T.E.D.D.'s Head from the Server Room at Janus Towers Plaza and install it on Ol' Tessie. Players can drive to Blackwater Lake to restore power by shooting orange pods off a Power Pump, then proceed to Ashwood for further objectives. Players can upgrade Ol' Tessie with the Abomination Beam after defeating zombies and collecting items. The unique Wonder Weapon, the Necrofluid Gauntlet, is obtained by defeating a miniboss named Uber Klaus and completing various tasks. Players gather six ingredients for a serum, which involves specific actions at different locations. They must find three keys to unlock a box in Ashwood, which rewards the DG-2 Turret Barrel upgrade for Ol' Tessie. Players solve various puzzles at different locations, culminating in a final boss fight against Veytharion, where they must utilize Ol' Tessie and strategic gameplay to succeed.

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November 21, 2025

Arc Raiders players have been trading guns for binoculars, and it’s making for some incredibly cinematic on-field reporting that’s hauntingly good

Arc Raiders is a multiplayer game that features thrilling encounters with terrifying robots, fostering both camaraderie and betrayal among players. The game creates a cinematic atmosphere, with players documenting their experiences using binoculars and framing their recordings as in-world reports. These recordings mimic war correspondents' styles, utilizing claustrophobic angles, shaky camera work, VHS noise, and retro color correction to enhance the 70s sci-fi aesthetic. Players capture intense battles against robotic foes and other players, with notable moments including a massive Matriarch and a stealthy Leaper. The trend of cinematic storytelling is also seen in other games like Helldivers 2. There is excitement for future Arc Raiders documentaries, with suggestions for unique press costumes and 35mm film cameras to enhance player storytelling.

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November 11, 2025

After 7 years Dota 2 finally has a new collab and it’s one of the biggest ever, and you can play it right now

Dota 2 has launched a collaboration with Capcom, introducing a Monster Hunter-themed event that includes new sets, pets, an in-game hunt and crafting system, and monsters. Players can craft six Monster Hunter-themed sets for free by gathering materials through hero hunts. The event lasts three months, offering basic sets easily obtainable and more elaborate alternate versions requiring significant effort. Players can also craft a Palico courier and a pet Poogie. The Hero Atlas tracks progress and provides lore about Dota 2's heroes. An Expedition Pack is available for purchase, featuring exclusive items, the ability to summon Monster Hunter creatures, a themed music collection, and crafting materials. This collaboration is noted as the most substantial content addition in Dota 2 in recent years.

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November 11, 2025

Silksong’s disastrous Chinese translation has received an official fan-made overhaul, and it’s just been pushed live on PC with Patch 4

In early September, the launch of Silksong revealed significant issues with the Chinese translation, which failed to capture the unique tone of the Hollow Knight universe. This led to a temporary dip in Silksong's Steam rating to "mostly negative." A fan group, Team Cart Fix, improved the translation, and their work was officially integrated into the game with the release of Silksong's new Patch 4. The patch notes included updates to the Simplified Chinese translation, improved controller support, various localization fixes, and numerous gameplay adjustments.

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November 10, 2025

How to get Sentinel Firing Cores in Arc Raiders

Players in Arc Raiders need Sentinel Firing Cores to upgrade their Gunsmith to level three. These cores are obtained by defeating Arc Sentinels, which are rare sniper turrets located in specific areas. Key locations to find Sentinel Firing Cores include: - Digging Up Dirt quest - Spaceport: Rocket Assembly, Container Storage, Control Tower A6 - Blue Gate: Northeast concrete area of Checkpoint, tower in Pilgrim's Peak Additionally, players can loot Arc couriers, which are large containers found throughout the maps, particularly around Research & Development on Dam Battlegrounds, for a chance to obtain Sentinel Firing Cores.

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November 6, 2025

Arc Raiders Greasing Her Palms quest walkthrough

The Greasing Her Palms quest in Arc Raiders consists of three objectives: 1. Unlock a room in the Water Treatment Control building using a key provided by Celeste. This area is mid-tier loot but attracts many players. 2. Access a barricaded area on the sixth floor of the Space Travel building in Buried City, which is a high-value loot area often crowded with players and Arc. 3. Scope out the rocket thrusters outside the rocket Assembly building at Spaceport by standing next to one for about ten seconds. Completing the quest rewards players with a Lure Grenade blueprint and crafting materials. Players are advised to thoroughly search the locked room in the Water Treatment Control for valuable items like rusted gears.

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November 4, 2025

Minecraft Snapshot 25W45A Adds Coral Zombie Nautilus and Netherite Horse Armor

Minecraft Snapshot 25W45A introduces Netherite Horse armor, which can be crafted using a smithing table, diamond horse armor, a smithing upgrade template, and a netherite ingot. A new coral zombie Nautilus variant is added, found in warm ocean biomes and often accompanied by a Drowned. Camel Husks now drop 2-3 pieces of rotten flesh, with additional drops possible based on Looting level. The Spear weapon has been adjusted for precision, with significant consequences for missing charged attacks. The Menu screen panorama has been updated, and a new advancement called Mob Kabob rewards players for skewering enemies with the spear.