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The biggest change is the introduction of two distinct ways to play the game. Traditionally, the online and offline experiences felt a little different, but now that difference is much more noticeable and isn’t just due to online connection issues. Two new presets, ‘Competitive’ and ‘Authentic’, significantly change how the game feels. You can choose between these when playing offline, but all online modes, like Ultimate Team, are set to the ‘Competitive’ style, even when playing against the computer.

PlaqueBoyMax used to be part of FaZe Clan, but he left in August 2025 to work on his own things.

After playing the Yakuza remakes, Kiwami 1 and 2, I decided to play the original Yakuza 3 to experience the story in order. However, going back to an older game that wasn’t as polished was surprisingly difficult. Yakuza 3 came out in 2009, and now the gameplay feels quite outdated and clunky. The boss fights were often frustratingly hard, and I found myself just mashing buttons, hoping to get lucky. Beyond the combat, the game felt slow and awkward. I wanted to enjoy Kiryu’s relaxing time in Okinawa, but the long, drawn-out scenes almost spoiled it, and the character models, especially the children, look noticeably dated.

Asteroid 2024 YR4, which is roughly 300 feet wide, briefly caused concern in early 2025 when there was a small chance it could hit Earth. It even reached the top of NASA’s risk list, with a 3.1% probability of impact, but that risk has since decreased.

While you wait for the release of the novel *Simultaneous* on October 28th, you can enjoy the 4K Blu-ray of *Arrival* for only $16.21 on Amazon. This set includes both the 4K and standard Blu-ray versions of the film, plus special features that explore how the movie was made and the science and anthropology that inspired its story.

In a recent post on Xbox Wire, cultural consultant Kyoko Yamashita shared why the team behind Forza Horizon 6 wanted to thoroughly understand Japan before building it into the game.

PC gamers won’t receive the physical poster, but they can currently get a deal on CrossWorlds. Fanatical, a partner site of TopMob, is offering discounted Steam keys for both the standard and Digital Deluxe editions. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes a Season Pass with six downloadable content packs, plus a special Sonic Prime character pack.

Amazon earns about $1 billion every 13 hours, so the fine won’t significantly impact its finances. However, the Federal Trade Commission is emphasizing the importance of this case as a legal precedent.

Gustav Nisser, head of commercial at Starbreeze, explained to PC Gamer that the 44% increase in price for the Infamous Collection wasn’t connected to the launch of their new Payday 2 Subscription service, which costs $5 a month and unlocks a lot of the game’s downloadable content. Despite some fans believing the price increase was a way to push people towards the Subscription, Nisser stated it was simply a coincidence.

If you follow movies online, you’ve likely come across Chris Struckmann. He’s a YouTuber who’s been reviewing films for over a decade and has built a large following with more than 2 million subscribers.