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Ubisoft has decided to remove the black raised fist imagery from Tom Clancy's Elite Squad's intro, as it has been deemed "insensitive and harmful" and appears to connect a fictional terrorist group called Umbra to the Black Lives Matter movement. Ubisoft posted its statement on Twitter, and confirmed it will be removing this "raised fist" imagery from Tom Clancy's Elite Squad in the next title update on Tuesday, September 1 on Android and "as soon as possible on iOS." "Imagery that appeared in the opening video sequence of Tom Clancy's Elite Squad featuring a 'raised fist' was insensitive and harmful in both its inclusion and how it was portrayed," Ubisoft tweet reads. "We have listened to and appreciate the players and the broader community who have pointed it out and we apologize. This 'raised fist' imagery will be removed in the next title update this Tuesday, September 1 on Android and as soon as possibl

Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics have revealed more details on Marvel's Avengers gear, cosmetics, vendors, marketplace, and the premium Hero Challenge Cards, which will cost $10 for each free, post-launch character. This explainer on Gear and Cosmetics began by reiterating that all future updates - including new characters, story content, missions, and regions - will be available for free for all players. Furthermore, while there will be cosmetic content that will be purchasable with real money, it will be aesthetic-only and will not impact gameplay in any way. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=marvels-avengers-hero-challenge-cards-vendors-and-marketplace&captions=true"] Marvel Avenger's Hero Challenge Cards and Marketplace One of the biggest ways to earn a ton of cosmetics is through the Hero Challenge Cards. Each card has 40 tiers of free and premium rewards that are earned by Challenge Points gained from completing dai

Borderlands 3's next major DLC release is only a few days away from launch, and we now have a new look at the fustercluck fans can expect. As revealed during gamescom 2020, lead writer Connor Thomas Cleary takes a look at the new DLC in the gameplay breakdown for Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck, which you can watch below. The new DLC takes players inside the mind of Krieg, the Crimson Raiders' resident psycho, who returns after his appearance in Borderlands 2. Players must travel through warped memories of Krieg's, including The Siege of Castle Crimson, followed by Sapphire's Run featuring an evil train, and then the Benediction of Pain, which essentially serves as Krieg's origin story. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/borderlands-3-psycho-krieg-and-the-fantastic-fustercluck-dlc-gameplay-explores-the-warped-memories-of-a-psychos-brain"] Psycho Krieg and the Fantastic Fustercluck will be released on September 10. For more, che

Vigor is set to hit PS4, PS5 and Nintendo Switch throughout the rest of 2020, as revealed in a new trailer. Showcased during IGN's gamescom 2020 live show, Vigor will become free-to-play on the Nintendo Switch on September 23, and is set for release on PS4 on November 25 and sometime this holiday for PS5. Check out the trailer below. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/free-to-play-shooter-looter-vigor-coming-to-nintendo-switch"] Vigor was released on Switch earlier this year for a $19.99 price point, and has previously been available for Xbox One. Vigor was first revealed back in 2018  and later launched into an early access period. The survival action game tasks players with building shelters and staying alive in an apocalyptic Norway. Make sure to check out our  full gamescom schedule  to find out what else is on the way and our roundup of  gamescom 2020 highlights . [poilib element="accentDivider"] source https://www.ign.com/articles/vigor

F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch is an upcoming metroidvania first debuted earlier this year, and now we have an extended look at the adventure to come. As revealed in IGN's gamescom 2020 showcase, the new trailer for F.I.S.T. (below) shows off a range of gameplay from a mid-game level, with a particular focus on the variety of enemies and different weapon types (and how they can aid in platforming, such as the drill's changes to fall speed, and the whip's multiple additional jumps): [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/devs-explain-fist-forged-in-shadow-torch-metroidvania-gameplay"] F.I.S.T. is set for a PS4 and PC release, offering players a new dieselpunk-inspired platforming action adventure. In this new, original world, animals fight back against an invasion of machine-like creatures. F.I.S.T. puts a heavy emphasis on exploration of its world with plenty of secrets to uncover, along side arcade-style action as players take on the role of Rayto

Following the release of Horizon Zero Dawn on PC, Sony is looking into the idea of bringing more of its first-party games to PC. In Sony's 2020 corporate report, it states that it will "explore expanding our 1st party titles to the PC platform, in order to promote further growth in our profitability." It's important to note that this most likely would mean that Sony would look to port older titles, such as 2018's God of War, as opposed to brand new releases. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/07/03/horizon-zero-dawn-complete-edition-pc-features-trailer"] Horizon Zero Dawn, for example, was released in 2017 and didn't make its way to PC until 2020, right around the reveal of its sequel, Horizon Forbidden West. This move by Sony could get other consumers interested in their first-party games, who would then possibly feel the need to switch over to the PlayStation ecosystem to play the next entries in those series. PS4 exclusives Death St

Complete these tasks to unlock a special ending. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/samurai-jack-battle-through-time/How_to_Get_the_Secret_Ending

Ostranauts, a spaceship life sim, is coming to Steam Early Access on September 10. Revealed at Gamescom 2020, a new story trailer gives a sense of one of the stories the simulation can throw together, telling the story of a new captain organising how to steal a junked spaceship by scavenging and putting together a crew: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/ostranauts-trailer-design-and-live-in-your-own-space-ship-in-this-space-faring-sim"] Set in a future capitalist dystopia, Ostranauts will balance ship building, resource and relationship management, detailed ship systems and more. Make sure to check out our  full gamescom schedule  to find out what else is on the way and our roundup of  gamescom 2020 highlights . [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter . Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com . source https://www.ign.com/artic

After an announcement teaser earlier this week, Wonder Boy - Asha in Monster World has been fully revealed. A trailer debuted during the  gamescom Awesome Indies  show with a glimpse at first gameplay, alongside further details on its origin. Notably, while its announcement press release referred to Asha in Monster World as a new addition and successor to the Wonder Boy series, this trailer confirms that this game is in fact a remake of 1994's Wonder Boy IV – something eagle-eyed fans suspected based on the previously shown key art. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/wonder-boy-asha-in-monster-world-trailer-the-colorful-90s-platformer-gets-a-remaster"] The trailer shows off a variety of areas and enemies, some of which it compares directly to footage of those some locations in Wonder Boy IV. It also reiterates that the game has been "fully remastered" and is being developed by "the original Westone team" behind the original, which we

White Shadows has been revealed, a bizarre, black-and-white narrative platformer due for release on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X in 2021. Shown off during IGN's Gamescom Awesome Indies show, developer Monokel describes the game as, "a modern fable, a distorted mirror of our own world, funny, f**ked up and a little meaningful." Players will take the role of Ravengirl, guiding her escape from the White City, a surveillance state ruled by wolves, and populated by rats and sheep. Check out a reveal trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/white-shadows-trailer-a-spooky-black-and-white-platformer"] The game is built around its black and white colour scheme - referencing film noir and silent films - and aims to use lighting to add style and depth to every area, which are composed to offer detail about the wider world of the White City as you travel through it. There's much, much more to come from gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our  full g

City of Gangsters, a management sim set in the US Prohibition era, will arrive for PC in 2021. Revealed during Gamescom by SomaSim and Kasedo Games (Project Highrise), City of Gangsters will see you start from nothing in a variety of cities - including Chicago, Detroit and Pittsburgh - set up your illegal operations, and build a criminal empire across the city. Strategy aspects will include researching new technology, building a network of contacts, setting up complementary businesses to hide your illegal operations, and keeping police and competitors at bay. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/city-of-gangsters-challenges-you-to-rise-up-the-criminal-ranks-in-1920s-chicago"] Every game's on an in-built timer, beginning with the Prohibition of 1920, and ending in 1933, when alcohol became legal once more - it's your job to build your empire and control the city by the end of that time. There's much, much more to come from gamescom 2020 on IGN - che

Tamarin, a throwback 3D action-platformer from a team of Rare veterans, will hit PS4 and PC on September 10. Starring an adorable monkey on a quest to save his family from evil insects, Tamarin specifically channels classic 3D platformers and Metroidvania shooters, sending you through an interconnected Nordic world and splattering bugs. Check out a new trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/tamarin-trailer-gives-3d-platforming-a-charming-nordic-setting"] With character designs from Banjo-Kazooie character designer Steve Mayles, a soundtrack by Donkey Kong Country composer David Wise and many other developers from Rare's Nintendo days, Tamarin comes with some major talent to reach its new-retro goals. There's much, much more to come from gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our  full gamescom schedule  to find out what else is on the way and our roundup of  gamescom 2020 highlights . [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IG

Space Crew will arrive for PC (via Steam), Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PS4 on October 15. The sci-fi follow-up to Bomber Crew got a release date trailer during IGN's Gamescom coverage today, which you can watch below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/space-crew-trailer-defends-earth-against-aliens-in-the-most-chaotic-way-possible"] Space Crew takes Bomber Crew's aircraft management and real-time combat in a Star Trek-inspired direction, throwing in multiple crew types to recruit, airlocks to purge aliens out of, and many, many winks to classic sci-fi. There's much, much more to come from gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our  full gamescom schedule  to find out what else is on the way and our roundup of  gamescom 2020 highlights . [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on  Twitter . Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to  newstips@ign.com .

Team Suneat and Neowiz have revealed Blade Assault, which will be released on PC, PS4 and Nintendo Switch. A 2D action-roguelite with some vibrant pixel art, you can check out a reveal trailer for Blade Assault shown off during IGN's Gamescom Awesome Indies show today: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/blade-assault-trailer-slices-through-a-pixel-art-sci-fi-city-with-rogue-lite-platforming"] Set in a divided world as your characters fight back against a corrupt military force, you'll be using melee and ranged abilities in fast-paced combat, as well as customising weaponry with randomly dropped Cores and Transform Upgrades. You can wishlist the game on Steam right now. There's much, much more to come from gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our  full gamescom schedule  to find out what else is on the way and our roundup of  gamescom 2020 highlights . [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Foll

Gone Viral, a twin-stick hack 'n' slash with Twitch integration, will come to Steam Early Access on September 24 Set in a mutant society that has turned ultra-violence into a gameshow, Gone Viral has players take the role of contestants fighting for their lives in procedurally generated arenas. The game also builds in Twitch voting systems, where viewers can cause set effects to occur inside live games - which you can see in the trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/gone-viral-turns-your-stream-audience-against-you-reveal-trailer"] There's much, much more to come from gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our  full gamescom schedule  to find out what else is on the way and our roundup of  gamescom 2020 highlights . [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on  Twitter . Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to  newstips@ign.com . source ht

Lab Rat is a brand new narrative puzzle game coming to Steam this winter. Created by Gwen Frey (BioShock Infinite, Kine, The Flame & The Flood), and revealed during IGN's Gamescom Awesome Indies show, the game's designed to feel (at least at first) like a machine-generated puzzle game, but is in fact a hand-crafted narrative. We're getting Portal vibes already. Check out a reveal trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/lab-rat-reveal-trailer-portal-esque-puzzler-with-a-beta-announcement"] “Do you ever feel like a rat in a Skinner box, pushing levers to feed an algorithm?,” says Frey in a press release. “I do, so I made Lab Rat because it's more fun to laugh at our current situation than cry about it.” You can sign up for a Lab Rat beta  and wishlist the game on Steam  right now. There's much, much more to come from gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our  full gamescom schedule  to find out what else is on the way and our round

It ain't easy being a ranger in the frozen wilds of Colorado, but with these essential tips for combat and exploration in Wasteland 3, you may just stand a chance to take down your enemies. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/wasteland-3/Tips_and_Tricks

Blazing Sails will come to Steam Early Access on September 9. A game that adopts many of the mechanics and the look of Sea of Thieves, but transplants them into a battle royale, Blazing Sails has proven a hit with streamers in beta form, and you'll be able to see why in a bigger release very soon. Check out a reveal trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/blazing-sails-trailer-ruthless-battle-royale-action-on-the-high-seas"] The game will allow you to create both a pirate and a ship, team up with others, and set you scavenging across land and sea for loot, resources, weapons and upgrades, as well as taking down every other vessel and enemy you see. There's much, much more to come from gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our  full gamescom schedule  to find out what else is on the way and our roundup of  gamescom 2020 highlights . [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on  Twitt

ScourgeBringer will get a full release on PC, Xbox One (including Game Pass) and Nintendo Switch on October 21. The stylish 2D action game got a new trailer at Gamescom (below) that shows off its various worlds, including a hint at a secret final area: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/scourgebringer-trailer-roguelite-platforming-on-a-caffeine-high"] Set in a post-apocalyptic world, ScourgeBringer sees you take on the role of warrior Kyhra as we explores the inside of an unknown structure that destroyed humanity as we know it. After playing the early access version , we said, "It might be structured like Dead Cells, and look like Katana Zero, but this absurdly stylish 2D action roguelite actually reminds me most of Doom". There's much, much more to come from gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our  full gamescom schedule  to find out what else is on the way and our roundup of  gamescom 2020 highlights . [poilib element="accentDivider"]

In celebration of the series' 25th anniversary, Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown is getting new DLC that includes over 30 cosmetics and brings back three fan-favorite planes: the ASF-X, CFA-44, and XFA-27. Each plane will also be getting seven of its own skins, including the popular "Cipher" skin. There will be an additional 10 skins from Ace Combat Zero and 20 different types of emblems included in the DLC as well. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/ace-combat-7-celebrates-its-25th-anniversary-with-new-dlc"] Here's a short summary of each aircraft included: The ASF-X, also known as Shinden 2 is a supporting fighter jet with variable wing function that first appeared in Ace Combat: Assult Horizon. The CFA-44, also known as Nosferatu, is equipped with a railgun and a launcher that can shoot several missiles at the same time. It first appeared in Ace Combat 6. And The XFA-27 was the first fictional aircraft to be added to the Ace Combat series

Haven, the co-op adventure RPG, has been announced as a launch game for Xbox Series X, and we've got gameplay from the new next-gen version to show you. Xbox Series X marks the latest in a large list of platforms Haven will arrive for. Other platforms are Xbox One and Windows Store (in Game Pass), PC (Steam, GOG, more), Nintendo Switch, PS5 and PS4. We've got 10 minutes of Xbox Series X gameplay in 4K to show you, including exploration, combat, cooking and the game's extremely laid-back soundtrack vibe: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/29/haven-10-minutes-of-4k-gameplay-running-on-xbox-series-x"] From the  creators of Furi  and playable in solo or co-op, Haven sees two lovers, Yu and Kay restoring a forgotten planet - it was a part of  IGN's Summer of Gaming . There's much, much more to come from gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our  full gamescom schedule  to find out what else is on the way and our roundup of  gamescom 2020 highlights .

Get yourself past the goal line in style. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/madden-nfl-21/How_To_QB_Slide

Just Die Already, the "Old People Mayhem Sandbox Game" from the creator of Goat Simulator, has shown off some new features, and had some fun at the expense of Cyberpunk 2077 while it does so. The game, which was announced with a Death Stranding parody  and describes itself as a "literal s**tpost of a video game", showed off its exploration, vehicles, and a series of interactable items such as wings, a gravity gun, and a "buttwand". Find out what that is in the trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/just-die-already-cyberpunk-2077-parody-trailer"] If this trailer seems oddly familiar, that's because it's a shot-for-shot (and occasionally word-for-word) remake of Cyberpunk 2077 's world premiere trailer, below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/06/10/cyberpunk-2077-first-look-trailer-e3-2018"] There's a lot more to see than just Cyberpunk references in the video however, much of it

Prepare to brawl through the streets in developer Jacob Dzwinzel's new 3D beat 'em up, Midnight Fight Express. Published by Humble Games, Midnight Fight Express' first trailer, which you can check out below, offers a look at the hand-to-hand combat and much more that players can expect: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/midnight-fight-express-trailer-is-a-john-wick-style-action-brawler-bloodbath"] Midnight Fight Express is currently played for a PC launch, including via Steam and Humble, and can be wishlisted now. There's much, much more to come from Gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our  full Gamescom schedule  to find out what else is on the way. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Humble Bundle is owned by Ziff Davis, the parent company of IGN. Humble Bundle and IGN operate completely independently, and no special consideration is given to Humble Bundle announcements or promotions for coverage. source https://www.ign.com/articles/

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 & 2 has shown off new gameplay at Gamescom, and we've learned a little about how the game will approach adding secrets, tricks and more to the original games. In an interview with Vicarious Visions' Andy Gentile on Gamescom Studio, we showed off around 7 minutes of new gameplay (which you can watch below), showing off a variety of skaters going for high score's on a recreated version of the Downhill Jam level: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/tony-hawks-pro-skater-12-developer-interview-whats-new-and-whats-unchanged"] As for the interview itself, Gentile was careful not to give too much away, but discussed how the remake will include some of the original games' Secrets, but add its own too - "I think people will be excited with what we've done," said Gentile. Challenges have also been added to, with some skater-specific goals added to offer a larger breadth of challenges. The game will also inc

From a checklist of collectibles to a complete walkthrough, you'll find everything you need in this Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time guide. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/samurai-jack-battle-through-time

Troy Baker has discussed his role as The Maw in The Medium, a malevolent entity stalking the game's heroine Marianne, saying it's a character type the popular voice actor has never played before in his career. Speaking on IGN's Gamescom Studio, Baker describes The Maw as a metaphysical entity that both stalks you and informs where you are in the world, and says his vocal performance was designed to communicate the idea of "an entity outside of gender." Check out the full interview below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/the-medium-voice-actor-troy-baker-talks-up-this-moody-mystery-game"] Baker also said The Maw is a very new kind of character for the well-known actor: "I've played the brooding hero, I've played the hands-on-hips superhero [but The Maw] is something like I've never done before." The Maw's performance capture was created by a separate actor, who used stilts for the role to create a more monstro

2D/3D cyberpunk action-platformer-RPG-hybrid-thing, Anno: Mutationem has shown off new gameplay, and developer ThinkingStars has detailed how the game's many genre elements fit together. Revealed during Gamescom 2020, the gameplay shows off more of Anno: Mutationem's unusual mix of 2D sprites for characters amid a 3D cyberpunk world inspired by Blade Runner and Ghost in the Shell. Gameplay includes 3D segments - which allow you explore the city (and othe runrevealed locations) - and 2D-only areas built for combat and platforming. Combat includes light and heavy melee attacks, as well as ranged abilities. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/2d-meets-3d-meets-cyberpunk-in-anno-mutationem-gameplay-and-developer-walkthrough"] The game also includes elements of RPGs, including buying and crafting items, talking with NPCs to unlock both primary and sidequests, and more. Anno: Mutationem got its previous biggest showing at this month's Sony State of Play

Time is the name of the game in Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, and a new feature revealed by developer Toys for Bob is bringing players all the way back in Crash and Coco's history to before the original trilogy. As revealed during Gamescom 2020, Crash 4 will feature tough, throwback levels that players can unlock via discoverable VHS tapes. Check out our interview with TFB's Lou Studdert for a first look at the gameplay from these levels and for more info on what to expect. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/crash-bandicoot-4-its-about-time-offers-punishing-nitro-crate-filled-playgrounds-for-completionists"] In an homage to the Crash Bandicoot death run levels of yesteryear, players can only discover the VHS tapes in levels if they make it to them  without dying . When playing these levels, players will have to navigate some particularly challenge test chambers because, well...they actually are tests. These levels are presented as VHS'e

Drake Hollow, the village-building action game, is available...today! Check out a new launch trailer for the game below, and prepare to jump in with Drake Hollow available on Xbox and PC starting today. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/raise-plant-monsters-build-a-base-and-defend-it-with-others-in-drake-hollow"] Following a preview weekend in June , and its reveal at E3 2019, Drake Hollow is now available after a previously planned July release. Players can team up with friends while protecting villages of vegetables, the titular Drakes, from evil beasts in The Hollow. For more on the developer, The Molasses Flood, be sure to read IGN's The Flame in the Flood review . And stay tuned to IGN for more from Gamescom 2020. There's much, much more to come from Gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our  full Gamescom schedule  to find out what else is on the way. [poilib element="accentDivider"] source https://www.ign.com/articles/drake-hollow-rele

Use these beginner tips to plan out your playthrough of Face of the Franchise in Madden 21. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/madden-nfl-21/Face_of_the_Franchise_Tips

Sea of Thieves is adding a shaggy new addition to your pirate crew in its September update. In a new state of Sea of Thieves video premiered during Gamescom 2020, developer Rare outlined some of the progress the open seas adventure game has made since its Steam launch, and what the developers have in store for next month. Chief among the new additions will be the inclusion of new dog companions that players can now have aboard their ships. And while these lovable companions can be pet, show affection, and generally appear as a cute friend, they're also inclined to, well, take care of business. So watch where you step. Additionally, a new permanent Voyage type is being added for Gold Hoarders, but more information about it will be coming closer to its launch. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/the-state-of-sea-of-thieves-next-year-will-be-the-biggest-one-yet"] As Rare looks ahead to monthly updates, executive producer Joe Neate said the team is looking to

Haak, the stylish Metroidvania from Blingame, will be released into Steam Early Access on September 16. Announced as part of Gamescom Studio, a new trailer showed off the game's frenetic combat, platforming inovations using the games energy hook item, and a little hint at how exploration will work. Check out the new gameplay below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/haak-is-a-fast-paced-2d-metroidvania-with-a-badass-cape-gameplay-trailer"] Haak is set in an apocalyptic wasteland, as the mysterious lead character seeks to learn what happened to the world around them, all while avoiding the clutches of the shadowy organisation on their tail. There's much, much more to come from Gamescom 2020 on IGN - check out our  full Gamescom schedule  to find out what else is on the way. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Joe Skrebels is IGN's Executive Editor of News. Follow him on Twitter . Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please s

Stronghold: Warlords, the castle-building sim coming to PC on January 26 2021 (after a recent delay), will get a digital special edition release with a number of bonuses. Revealed at Gamescom 2020, the upcoming strategy game will bring a special edition on Steam, priced at $49.99 USD / £39.99 (Australian prices not available at time of writing), including a copy of the game, a soundrack, an art book and a documentary. You can check out the full contents at the bottom of this story. We also got a look at the game's Japanese faction's campaign mode, which you can watch below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/strongholds-warlords-is-an-rtscastle-sim-with-deep-mechanics-developer-walkthrough-trailer"] Stronghold: Warlords Digital Special Edition Contents Full Steam copy of the game Soundtrack Completely new full soundtrack Same Stronghold atmosphere and epic battle feeling, but with a completely new set of instruments and historical inspi

Humankind, the upcoming 4X strategy game, has detailed its Religion system, and explained how wildly it can alter your path through human history. Explained during IGN's Gamescom Studio show, Religion will be tied into every civilization into the game, with each culture beginning the game with a different religion. Religion begins when a civilization has a high enough population, and can be strengthened over time by adding Tenets, which grant bonuses. You can check out developers from Amplitude explaining the system in the video below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/humankind-religion-devs-breakdown-how-your-choices-can-bring-chaos-or-unity-to-civilizations"] With increased Faith (earned by building holy sites, choosing Civics and more), you religion will spread to adjacent territories and, if your Faith stats are high enough, your beliefs may begin to convert other religious populations, and become entire other civilizations' religions (and if y

Serene, infuriating, excellent cycling game Lonely Mountains: Downhill has announced a new DLC mountain, Eldjfall Island, as well as new daily challenges and an intriguing 'ASMR soundtrack'. Shown off on IGN's Gamescom show today, Eldjfall Island is 'coming soon', and will be the largest mountain in the game so far. It will feature 4 new trails, with new challeneges and resting spots, and include unique new effects like thunderstorms and volcanic eruptions. You'll also be able to earn new cosmetic items, including Viking-themed gear. Check out a trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/lonely-mountains-downhill-eldjfall-island-dlc-trailer-getting-back-on-the-bike"] The game will also soon add a new free feature in the form of Daily Rides. Every day, Daily Rides will add a new cross-platform challenge for randomly selected trails (including new obstacles and shortcuts), with leaderboards tracking the world's fastest riders

Merge Games has revealed The Stone of Madness, a "hardcore, real-time tactics and stealth game" coming to PC, Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X in spring 2021. Revealed on IGN's Gamescom Studio show, the game features an art style based on the paintings of Francisco de Goya, asnd sees you guide characters out of an 18th century monastery 'madhouse'. Check out a reveal trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/the-stone-of-madness-trailer-escape-a-monastery-and-avoid-madness"] Played from an isometric viewpoint, the game begins by having you choose an escape plan (each with different requirements and difficulty levels) and sets you in a procedurally generated monastery with a full day-night cycle. You'll guide a selection of characters, each who begin with traumas and phobias which can either become better or worse due to your actions - although a press release makes very clear that this is primarily "negative character progression&quo

Genshin Impact will arrive globally on PlayStation 4, as well as PC, iOS and Android, on September 28. Revealed at Gamescom today, the free-to-play open-world action-RPG (which  bears a striking resemblance to Zelda: Breath of the Wild ) finally revealed its console launch date. While we'd previously known the same date for other platforms, PS4 has only just been confirmed. Check out a story trailer below: [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/28/genshin-impact-gorgeous-anime-inspired-free-to-play-rpg-trailer"] The PS4 version, which is now available for preorder on PSN , will also include exclusive items like the Sword of Descension and Wings of Descension. Genshin Impact is set in the world of Teyvat, a land in which seven Archons of various elements live among people. Players star as the "Traveler," who sets out to find their missing sibling as well as deeper mysteries. Studio miHoYo also spoke to the development of the cross-platform game in the

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will offer two resolution modes, 4K at 30 FPS and 60 FPS at lower resolutions. That's according to a Famitsu interview featuring Marcus Smith and Mike Daly of Insomniac Games , as spotted by Nibel on Twitter. In the interview, Famitsu asks about the "supported frame rates and resolutions" for Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, with Daly responding that the game will offer two separate modes for players to pick from to balance comfortable gameplay with beautiful graphics. "One is 30 FPS at 4K resolution and the other is lower resolution at 60 FPS," the translation reads. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/ratchet-clank-rift-apart-ps5-gameplay-trailer"] Later in the same interview, the interpreter mentions that the Ratchet and Clank series ditched the 60 FPS benchmark set by the PS2 games in favour of 30 FPS and better graphics for PS3 and PS4 players. With the PS5 release, it appears that they're now

This week's IGN UK Podcast is fueled by BDE. Yes, Big Dafoe Energy. Master actor Willem Dafoe is, of course, part of the cast of 12 Minutes, just one of the games we discuss in our rundown of Gamescom's Opening Night Live. We've also got chat from Cardy, Joe, and Matt on DC FanDome for all your Batman, Suicide Squad, and Gotham Knights needs. Plus there's some feedback. No Endless Search this week, though. But, be honest, do you need another one after last's weeks incredible scenes? Remember, if you want to get in touch with the podcast, please do: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast #554: BDE - Big Dafoe Energy [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=ign-uk-podcast-episode-500-photos&captions=true"] IGN UK Podcast #553: Tenet Time IGN UK Podcast #552: Playing Alan Wake 10 Years Late IGN UK Podcast #551: An Avenger the Size of a Tangerine IGN UK Podcast #550: Simulated Flying, Real Drowning IGN UK Podcast #54

Little Nightmares introduced us to a disturbing world inhabited by monstrous enemies - like the misshapen janitor with his elongated hands, or the corpulent twin chefs preparing a grotesque feast for their disgusting guests. Following a hands-on encounter with Little Nightmares 2’s first new adversary, I’m happy to say that the sequel is proving to be just as unnerving. This particular tale puts you in control of Mono, a diminutive figure who adorns his head with a paper bag in an oddly cute fashion statement. Where the first installment had you navigating the tight confines of a ship, this sequel introduced me to foreboding and equally oppressive woods, filled with cages, traps, and viscera. It wasn’t long before I hesitantly explored the basement of an old shack to find an imprisoned child who turned out to be Six, the protagonist from the first story (minus her signature yellow raincoat, which immediately had me thinking about when exactly this story takes place). [ignvideo url=&q

Scarlet Nexus is a stylish, flashy, and edgy action-RPG; and features some beautifully grotesque enemy designs in the form of "The Others."  Though I didn't get to play it myself, I did get to see a 16-minute gameplay demo and presentation from the producer, director, and art director, and I came away thoroughly interested and a little hopeful. So, first things first: Why the heck is it called Scarlet Nexus? Tales series veteran and Scarlet Nexus Director Kenji Anabuki, along with Producer Keita Iizuka, said Scarlet Nexus can be interpreted as "red connection,"  or "red bonds." Iizuka elaborated by saying "Objects or persons connected with red lines represent a big part in the visuals and key art of Scarlet Nexus." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=scarlet-nexus-preview-screenshots-and-art&captions=true"] We see this obviously by the red tubes stuck into main character Yuito Sumeragi&#

Hitman 3's January 20 release date has been revealed alongside a free next-gen upgrade. A  blog post from IO Interactive  notes that Hitman 3 will launch early next year on January 20, 2021 for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Stadia and PC via the Epic Games Store. Players who purchase a digital edition of Hitman 3 on current generation platforms will be eligible for a next-gen upgrade free of charge if they decide to jump to the PS5 or the Xbox Series X in the future. This means if you buy the PS4 version of Hitman 3 on the PlayStation Store, you'll also be able to download the PS5 version at no extra cost. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/hitman-iii-announcement-trailer"] Alongside the release date and upgrade system, IO Interactive has detailed the game's pre-order bonus content and special editions. Those who pre-order the game ahead of launch will be able to access the Trinity Pack, which includes 9 items homaging all three games in the

Fortnite has been blocked on the Google Play Store, meaning some players are now unable to update the game and play Chapter 2 Season 4, but Epic is making clear to players that its own app and the Samsung Galaxy Store will allow Android players to keep playing. Epic Games is sending an email to those who have downloaded the game on Android, which notes that Android users can still play the new season via the Epic Games App for Android (accessed via Fortnite.com/Android) or the Samsung Galaxy Store. However, the most traditional download method has now been rendered obsolete due to Epic's ongoing legal proceedings with Google. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/fortnite-x-marvel-season-4-nexus-war-update-explained"] Epic added that Fortnite users who already own the game on Google Play can continue to play the current update, but given that the Season 3 Battle Pass wrapped up on August 27, players will not be able to progress any further - they also will

Every year a new Madden NFL game comes out, and every year the marginal improvements and new additions feel like just enough to keep the series moving forward. This year, however, things feel a bit different in Madden NFL 21. Despite the introduction of the surprisingly fun and unique The Yard mode, the list of persistent issues, neglected features, and new annoyances is growing quite long. So even though the underlying moment-to-moment football gameplay has continued to make progress with its fine-tuning refinements, just about everything else is underwhelming -- including technical performance. It’s easy to be dismissive of annual sports games by saying they look and play the same every year because, to some degree, that’s true. Changes have been noticeable but minor ever since the series moved to the Frostbite engine in 2017, so everything has stayed relatively consistent, for better and for worse. As usual, when you’re playing a game from the typical zoomed-out camera perspective,