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November 21, 2025

Psychological Horror Game ‘Total Chaos’ out Now on Xbox Game Pass, PC and consoles

Apogee Entertainment, in collaboration with Infogrames, has released Total Chaos, a psychological horror game developed by Sam Prebble. The game features a blend of survival horror elements, including resource management, melee combat, and gunplay, set in the desolate Fort Oasis. Players will explore nine chapters filled with haunting visuals and grotesque environments, uncovering the island's dark secrets while managing resources and crafting weapons. The game includes a soundtrack by Akira Yamaoka, known for his work on Silent Hill. Total Chaos is available for .99 on Steam, Xbox Series X|S with Game Pass support, and will soon be released on GOG and the Epic Games Store, with SteamVR support expected in Q2 2026.

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November 20, 2025

In October 2025, a full 205 months after the ill-fated life sim Spore first launched, someone walked into a store, found an old DVD copy on a shelf, and bought it

Spore, a PC game released in September 2008, sold a single physical copy in October, making it one of only nine games to achieve this in the U.S. market that month. The list includes titles like Backyard Baseball for PS2 and Burnout Paradise for Xbox 360. Additionally, Spore has recently gained renewed interest with the launch of an official Discord server, marking its revival for the second time since release. Mat Piscatella, an industry analyst, shared these insights on his Bluesky account, which also highlighted the year-to-date top 20 best-selling games, with Battlefield 6 leading the list.

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November 5, 2025

Where to find the Commander’s Safe Key in The Outer Worlds 2

In The Outer Worlds 2, players can access the Commander's Safe on their ship, the Incognito, which contains valuable resources. The key to the safe is located in the engine room, beneath a large pipe on the right side. To unlock the safe, players need a Hack skill level of four points and can use a Mag-Pick. The contents of the safe include a Tossball Card (Eva Wierzicki), 313 Bit Cartridges, 2 Bypass Shunts, 2 Mag-Picks, and 2 Numb Rums.

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October 29, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2 The Saga of Malfunctioning Mechanicals quest guide

In The Outer Worlds 2, players undertake The Saga of Malfunctioning Mechanicals quest, which involves finding replacement mech parts. To access the Euphoria Automech Center, players must secure a Ministry of Accuracy access pass by defeating adversaries and using a blue terminal. Inside the automech lab, players interact with Hazel and Delphinia, who guide them in the quest. The replacement parts are located on the roof of Delphinia's lab, accessible via a staircase near Hazel's shop. Once obtained, players must deliver the parts to Vigilant Hogarth in Westport to receive a Writ, which can facilitate entry to the Vox Relay. Completing the For Whom The Bridge Tolls side quest may also be necessary for further progression.

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October 29, 2025

I’ve been longing for the day this classic MMO brought back its strongest builds, and now, that day has come

The player began their journey in MMOs with Guild Wars 2, downloading it on a university MacBook and later reviewing the End of Dragons expansion in 2022. The game has evolved to offer shorter expansions, with the latest being Visions of Eternity, which introduces a magical island called Castora, featuring unique aquatic creatures and the Inquest's sinister plans. The expansion includes two new open-world maps, three mastery tracks, and nine elite specializations, including the return of the Paragon and Ritualist from Guild Wars 1. A new homestead map inspired by Castora is also introduced, featuring a ship and enhanced building mechanics based on player feedback. The Skimmer Mastery track allows players to engage enemies and find treasures, and a new legendary weapon, the aquabreather, is added. Visions of Eternity is available for .99 / £21.99, and system requirements for returning players are provided.

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October 26, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2’s weirdest weapon is a flashing rainbow sword that turns combat into a rhythm game I’m terrible at

The Spectrum Dance Saber is a unique melee weapon in The Outer Worlds 2, requiring players to complete a collectible quest to unlock it, costing 16,500 bits. Its special perk, Dance Mode, involves performing dance actions to maintain its power during combat, with a new user interface and musical score guiding rhythm-based gameplay. The sword can freeze enemies (white) or cause them to explode (red) upon contact. In a super state, it unleashes multiple effects on enemies without needing to maintain rhythm. Players can power up the sword by swinging it from cover. To acquire the sword, players must complete the Paradise Island quest, unlock Free Market Station, and collect 25 Tossball/Pitchball cards to access Fionna F. Walker's exclusive inventory at The 2nd Choice tavern. Cards are found throughout Paradise Island, Free Market Station, and Golden Ridge.

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October 25, 2025

Europa Universalis lead Johan Andersson says Paradox’s DLC model has been ‘pretty f***ing great’: ‘You decide what’s going in, you decide the scope, you decide exactly when you can release’

Paradox Interactive is known for its 4X and grand strategy games, particularly for its downloadable content (DLC) strategy. Johan Andersson, the lead for Europa Universalis V, is confident in the DLC model, stating it has been effective. The company has grown from a small team to hundreds of employees with five internal development teams, allowing game directors more control over release timing and content scope. Early expansions faced challenges, with some, like Mare Nostrum, receiving mixed reactions. Andersson reassured players that features from Europa Universalis IV will largely carry over to Europa Universalis V. He believes EU5 will serve as a long-term platform for future content development.

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October 25, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2 has a helmet that makes it look like an arcade game, including an ‘insert coins to continue’ option

The Outer Worlds 2 features a variety of unconventional gear, including a gun that fires corrosive tumors for health restoration, a hammer with a slot machine that dispenses jackpots, and a cowboy hat that provides a 99% damage boost if the wearer avoids shooting for six seconds. The A New Point of View Mk 2 helmet, which transforms the game’s visual style into a pixelated aesthetic, can be acquired by completing the Paradise Island quest and then collecting 25 Tossball/Pitchball cards from Fionna F. Walker at The 2nd Choice saloon. The helmet costs 6,300 bits and offers a revival option for 2,000 bits, granting temporary 50% damage resistance.

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October 25, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2 For Whom The Bridge Tolls quest walkthrough

Players embark on a journey on the planet Eden, encountering Senior Warden Weintraut and the side quest 'For Whom The Bridge Tolls.' To complete the quest, players must secure two individuals for execution, reflecting themes of factional conflict and moral dilemmas. The first objective is to locate Ida Rutledge and Charlton Weintraut. Ida can be found at Sovereign's Sweet Spire Grove, where players must repair a broken elevator with an Engineering skill of at least three or find an alternative route. Upon reaching her, players will learn of her demise and must collect her severed arm. Charlton Weintraut is located in Westport and is more challenging to persuade to accompany players. To convince him, players must complete 'The Brain Benders of Auntie's Choice' side quest and gather evidence of his allegiance to Auntie's Choice from his home. After completing the side quest, players can persuade Charlton to leave with specific dialogue options, provided their Speech skill is sufficient. Once both individuals are secured, players can return to the bridge and speak to the guard to complete the quest, gaining access to the Bridge but not the Vox Relay.

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October 25, 2025

The Outer Worlds 2 zyranium gas explained and how to protect yourself

Eden and Arcadia in The Outer Worlds 2 present challenges including combat with Raptidons and the environmental hazard of zyranium gas, which can be lethal upon contact. Players must find alternative routes to complete the quest The Saboteur of Paradise due to the presence of zyranium gas on the west coast bridge. Zyranium gas appears as fine particles or viscous pools that cause gradual poisoning or immediate death if contacted. Players need to complete the Zyranium Collector side quest to obtain the Gas-Energy Deflection Apparatus, which provides temporary protection against zyranium gas but depletes quickly when running through it. The Zyranium Collector quest involves gathering components for Chief Deviser Delphinia Bryant at the Euphoria Coast Automech Repair Center, which is accessed by acquiring a pass from the Ministry of Accuracy. Players must engage in specific dialogue options to assist Delphinia and gather samples from a zyranium cloud. After obtaining a catalytic amplifier from Chief Mechanist Woodrow Contos, players return to Delphinia to finalize the Gas-Energy Deflection Apparatus, enabling safe navigation through zyranium gas areas.