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The 10 Best Sonic Games

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Few video game characters are as iconic as Sonic the Hedgehog. The speedy little blue blur has been around for over three decades, touching every corner of pop culture along the way, from games, to comics, to TV, to blockbuster movies. But we’re here specifically to celebrate the mainline Sonic game series and pick the best of them. Before we start, let’s quickly touch upon our criteria. We tried to rank these games based on a combination of historical significance, innovation, and how well these games stand the test of time. Some games, like Sonic Adventure 1 and the original Sonic the Hedgehog, for instance, are obviously super important to the Sonic series and set the foundation for both 2D and 3D Sonic games to follow, but we felt like they both didn’t quite hold up as well as their sequels when judged by a modern standard, which was why they just missed this list. The 10 games on this list are the ones we feel are the best examples of both classic and modern Sonic style. So w...
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Baldur's Gate 3 Interactive Map and Locations for Acts 1, 2, and 3

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Baldur's Gate 3 is a game full of intricate detail. With so many dialogue options, characters, classes, and quests, everyone's experience is a little bit different. Discoveries are around every corner, and the only thing seemingly separating you from success or tragedy is a dice roll. That being said, it's a lot easier to somewhat plot your destiny when you know where you're going. IGN's Baldur's Gate 3 interactive map can help guide you on your quest through Act 1, 2 and 3. See the full Baldur's Gate 3 Map for all locations We have the most updated Baldur's Gate 3 map with the location of every item, chest, enemies, NPC, and more throughout the prologue, Act 1, Act 2, and Act 3. You can also check out our Baldur's Gate 3 walktrough for quests guides and details. Baldur's Gate 3 Interactive Map Currently, our Baldur's Gate 3 map features locations for the Prologue, Act 1, Act 2, and Act 3. This include a Nautiloid map, a map of t...
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IGN UK Podcast #643: Doctor Strange in the Desperate Search for Seal Meat

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Cardy, Jesse, and Dale are here to deliver a podcast of madness to your ears as they talk about the new Doctor Strange film. They also report on their sneak peek of Avatar: The Way of Water, before diving into a bunch of games you may not have heard of but may well want to check out - Dread Hunger, Loot River, and Save Room. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Or maybe about chocolate? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast #643: Doctor Strange in the Desperate Search for Seal Meat IGN UK Podcast #642: Overwatch 2 is a Playable Thing that Exists IGN UK Podcast #641: Grave Digger 4000 IGN UK Podcast #640: The 2013 Build-a-Game Workshop IGN UK Podcast #639: Three Bunged Up Boys IGN UK Podcast #638: The Steam Deck Is a Big Boi source https://www.ign.com/articles/ign-uk-podcast-643-doctor-strange-in-the-desperate-search-for-seal-meat
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Complete Guide to Pokemon's Crown Tundra

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From legendary Pokemon guides to a full walkthrough, don't miss a thing in Crown Tundra with this guide. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/pokemon-sword-shield/The_Crown_Tundra_DLC_Guide
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Here are the Best Recruits in Watch Dogs: Legion

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Here are the best recruits you can get in Watch Dogs: Legion. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/watch-dogs-legion/Best_Recruits
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Animal Crossing: All New and Leaving Critters and Villager Birthdays in November

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See what's happening in Animal Crossing this month. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/animal-crossing-new-horizons/November
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Mass Effect: Dark Horse Direct Reveals New Collectibles for N7 Day

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Dark Horse Direct is teaming with BioWare for a new lineup of Mass Effect collectibles, and IGN has your exclusive first look at everything being revealed during the 2020 N7 Day promotion. Check out the slideshow gallery below to see some drool-worthy art prints, a handy set of bookends and even a scale-model replica of the Alliance Normandy SR-1: [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=mass-effect-fans-can-finally-own-the-alliance-normandy-sr-1&captions=true"] The Mass Effect Character Prints Portfolio features the artwork of Matt Taylor, an artist you might recognize from countless Mondo movie posters . Each of the four included prints showcases a different character from one of Dark Horse's Mass Effect tie-in comics - Liara T’Soni from Mass Effect: Redemption, The Illusive Man from Mass Effect: Evolution, Aria T’Loak from Mass Effect: Invasion and Garrus Vakarian from Mass Effect: Foundation. The set also comes with a digital down...
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Gamers Share Their Most Heartwarming New Console Stories

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With a fresh console generation being ushered in by the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X and S ,  we asked the IGN community what new gaming console absolutely blew their mind when they got it. Opening up a brand new gaming console often proves to be an exciting experience because that single box contains the potential for endless hours of fun adventures with friends and family, and the stories of how these special gifts are given range from the heart-warming to the knee-slapping. The unique feeling of surprise and joy that comes from opening up a new console couldn't be better encapsulated than in the viral video where two kids gush and scream in excitement over their brand new “Nintendo Sixty-FOOOUR!" But we've all got our own story about the console that meant the most to us, so check out what everyone had to say. A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Gaming Memories Many Paid the Price of Being Pranked to Get Their Consoles Then There's the Heartwarming ...
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A New Mass Effect Project Is In Development with 'Veteran Team'

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BioWare has confirmed that a new Mass Effect game is in development. Announced on N7 Day alongside the news that the long-awaited Mass Effect: Legendary Edition will arrive in 2021, this new game will feature a "veteran team" from BioWare and will be the "next chapter of the Mass Effect universe." While BioWare isn't sharing any more details about this new project, it did share an image that gives a tease of the future of Mass Effect. While this project may be far away, the Mass Effect Legendary Edition will be arriving on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in Spring 2021. It will also have "forward compatibility and targeted enhancements on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5." The Mass Effect: Legendary Edition gathers together all the single-player base content and DLC from Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3, and all promo weapons, armors, packs, all remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD. Developing... source https://www.ign.com/articles...
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Mass Effect: Legendary Edition Announced for 2021

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After so many rumors and retail listings, the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition has finally been announced for Spring 2021. Announced on N7 Day, a day where BioWare and all its fans celebrate all things Mass Effect, this remastered version of Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 will be together in one collection for Xbox one, PlayStation 4, and PC. It will also have "forward compatibility and targeted enhancements on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5." Your choices. Your squad. Your Shepard. Relive the legend in a remastered edition of the highly acclaimed trilogy. Mass Effect Legendary Edition arrives Spring 2021. https://t.co/jLUj8FUGaI pic.twitter.com/vxTKyq4LQ1 — BioWare (@bioware) November 7, 2020 Mass Effect Legendary Edition will include single-player base content and DLC from Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3, with all the promo weapons, armors, and packs, and it will be remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD. VP, Studio GM of BioWare Casey Hud...
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Demon's Souls' State of Play Shows Off 12 Minutes of PS5 Gameplay

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PlayStation has shared a brand new State of Play that shows off 12 minutes of PS5 gameplay for Demon's Souls. Settle in for 12 minutes of new Demon’s Souls footage in this special State of Play presentation: https://t.co/RISnoWg3Mr pic.twitter.com/KhmpS6tubJ — PlayStation (@PlayStation) November 7, 2020 Developing... source https://www.ign.com/articles/demons-souls-state-of-play-shows-off-12-minutes-of-ps5-gameplay
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PS5 Lets You Automatically Turn Subtitles On for All Your Games

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The PlayStation 5 comes with a variety of accessibility options, including the option to create custom presets so all your games play similarly when you first boot them up. That means, for example, if you prefer playing with subtitles on, you can make it so that subtitles will be turned on by default for each new PS5 game. Sony revealed the preset options during a tour of its UI and settings earlier this week. Now that we can talk more in-depth about the PS5, we know exactly how presets work and what players can change. To configure your PS5 presets , players can go to Settings, then Saved Data and Game/App Settings then to Game PResets. From there you’ll have the option to change Subtitles and Audio that will let you turn subtitles and preferred audio options on by default for any new game. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=confirmed-playstation-5-games&captions=true"] The other options also include “Difficulty” so you can preset ...
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Insomniac Details Accessibility Features In Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales

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Insomniac Games has detailed some of the major accessibility features coming to Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales. The news arrives in the form of a detailed Twitter thread , in which Insomniac ran through a number of important accessibility options including the ability to auto-complete QTEs, change button taps to button holds and remap controls. Players will also be able to enable assist features for the game's chase sequences and increase the auto-aim and dodge window in combat. Accessibility is something that is very important to Insomniac Games, @PlayStation & @MarvelGames . Below is a list of some of the major accessibility features you can expect to see come November 12th in #MilesMoralesPS5 & #MilesMoralesPS4 . pic.twitter.com/O94sAGG1Le — Insomniac Games (@insomniacgames) November 6, 2020 The game's cameras can also be inverted, and set to follow Miles as he swings through New York. There are plenty of subtitle options too, allowing you to adjust the ...
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The Medium Delayed to January 2021

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The Medium has been delayed to January 28, 2021, due to COVID-19 and, most likely, Cyberpunk 2077's new release date. The game was originally due to be released on Xbox Series X, S and PC on December 10. Announced on Twitter, the delay is down to COVID-19 related production issues and "the current schedule of other titles on the market". That presumably means Cyberpunk 2077, which was itself delayed to December 10. It's not the first game to push back release due to CD Projekt Red's RPG - we've seen Everspace 2 and the Path of Exile end-game expansion  shift dates explicitly because of Cyberpunk before this. We have important message to share with you #TheMedium #Blooberteam #XboxSeriesX #XboxSeriesS #PCgame #STEAMgame pic.twitter.com/XbpQUOyJj3 — The Medium Game (@TheMediumGame) November 6, 2020 It's a blow for Xbox Series, for which The Medium was one of its leading launch window titles - although it may well sell a little better when outside ...
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GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 Next-Gen Backwards Compatibility Announced

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Rockstar has announced that Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2, as well as numerous other older games from the developer, will be backwards compatible on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles. The PS4 and Xbox One versions of GTA 5 and RDR 2 will be playable on the new next-gen consoles. Progress can be carried across, either through the use of cloud saves or manual transfer via USB storage or LAN/wi-fi transfer, for campaign save games. Progress in the Online components of GTA and RDR will be carried across via your Rockstar Social Club profile, provided you sign in with the same PSN/Xbox Live account you used previously. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/06/11/grand-theft-auto-5-enhanced-edition-trailer-ps5-reveal-event"] In addition to GTA 5 and RDR 2, the most recent version of L.A. Noire (as well as the VR Case Files on PS4) will also be backwards compatible on next-gen. Also detailed by Rockstar are the developer’s other games that will be available th...
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IGN UK Podcast #564: A Birth of a Generation

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The next generation is upon us. Cardy, Matt and Jesse are here to tell you about their time so far with the PS5, Xbox Series X and Series S. Plus their impressions of Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Astro's Playroom, Dirt 5 and Fuser. It's a bumper episode with lots to talk about that there's barely time for crisps and sandwiches, but of course they find some. Remember, if you want to get in touch with the podcast, please do: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast #564: A Birth of a Generation [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=ign-uk-podcast-episode-500-photos&captions=true"] IGN UK Podcast #563: PS5 Hands-On and Watch Dogs: Legion IGN UK Podcast #562: Juicy Tsushima Legends IGN UK Podcast #561: Haunted Houses and Red Beef IGN UK Podcast #560: A Crispy Slice of Heaven IGN UK Podcast #559: The Manic Marsupial and Jesse's Voice Changer       [poilib element="accentDivider"] source https://www.ign.com/ar...
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PS5 DualSense Can Be Used to Play PS3

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We've confirmed that the DualSense controller can be used to play PS3 – so we naturally made a video of us testing that by playing the original PS3 version of Demon's Souls with it. source https://www.ign.com/articles/2020/11/02/ps5-dualsense-ps4-ps3-compatibility-bluetooth
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PT Reportedly Has PS5 Backwards Compatibility Removed By Konami Before Release

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After hope for backwards compatibility , PT appears not to work on PS5 through any means. But strangely, it seems that hasn't always been the case, with Konami reportedly removing compatibility ahead of the new console's launch. As reported by Polygon , the now-iconic horror game teaser for Silent Hills was seemingly playable on PS5 using a file transfer in October. However, after an update, the game can no longer be played on the new console - something IGN Japan has confirmed . Polygon reports that, when contacted for comment, Sony said the change was a "publisher decision", meaning Konami would have specifically blocked the game from being played on new hardware (and effectively making it even harder for the game to be preserved, after it was made non-downloadable on the PS Store ). [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/04/25/how-pt-became-a-modern-urban-legend"] Interestingly, Konami told us in October that it was "testing" its PS4 gam...
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Godfall Is a Six-Month PS5 Console Exclusive

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Godfall is a console exclusive on PS5 for six months after launch, at which point it is free to head to other platforms. The  Godfall PS5 launch trailer , includes a small piece of text at the end of its runtime: "Also available on PC. Not available on other consoles until at least 05/12/21." Godfall will be available on PC as well as PS5 at launch on November 12, but this news suggests that it may also come to Xbox or other platforms after the timed exclusivity deal is up on May 12, 2021. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/05/godfall-launch-trailer"] In other Godfall news, the game's PC specs were recently revealed, so head over to our explainer article to figure out if your rig can run it. You can also check out our interview with the game's developers about loot, progression and more. Godfall is just one of many big November releases, but if you're intrigued as to what else is on offer, check out our roundup of all of the games droppi...
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EA Sports to Release 'Multiple New Franchises' in the Coming Years

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EA says its Sports division plans to release "multiple new franchises in the years ahead", adding to its existing portfolio. In the latest EA financials , CEO Andrew Wilson discussed the continuing growth of its FIFA, NHL, Madden and UFC franchises, but added a brief mention of new series, saying, "We also have plans to add to our core EA SPORTS portfolio with multiple new franchises in the years ahead." Wilson didn't go into more detail about those mooted franchises. It may be that he means brand new sports games, more diverse versions of existing EA sports (college football or street soccer, for example), or returns to abandoned franchises –EA Sports has previously made golf, boxing, cricket, and snowboarding games, among others. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/fifa-21-review"] EA clearly has big plans for EA Sports in general, with Wilson explaining that the division will see a "significant expansion that will span new games, more geo...
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PS5's Activity Cards Explained: Our Pre-Launch Experience

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One of PS5’s new UI features comes in the form of Activity Cards, a series of game-specific and more general panels available in the PS5’s Control Center. While we saw some specific-use cases in the PS5 UI reveal, we’ve now had a bit more hands-on time with them in multiple games, and can better explain how they work. Specifically, we can speak about using them in conjunction with Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Astro’s Playroom. And of course, you can see more of the PS5’s UI in our full PS5 review . [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/06/playstation-5-review"] PS5 Overall Use No matter what game we’ve played on PS5, some Activity Cards are a constant. A newsfeed card has been apparent whenever pulling up this feature. It has changed somewhat in our pre-launch experience - when Insomniac revealed new videos for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, for example, that took the prominent featured spot on the newsfeed card. As of right now, it’s unclear what ...
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What PS5's Create Button Actually Does

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Of the many changes Sony’s new PS5 controller, the DualSense, brings with it is an alteration to the Share button on the DualShock 4, which has let us post clips of Fall Guys wins and Spider-Man photo mode pics for years. But what, if anything, does the Create button actually bring differently to the PlayStation experience? Well, now that we have had time with the PS5, we can share a bit more about what the new button actually does differently, and what has stayed the same. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/first-look-at-the-ps5-ui"] For all its newness, the Create Button actually brings up a rather understated UI - as opposed to the PS4’s Share UI that came in from the side, the Create button temporarily fills the bottom of your screen with a minimal black bar and a few icons. Far more quickly – and with no lag compared to the slow-moving PS4 UI – you're able to share your current screen as a screenshot, capture recent gameplay, or start a recording for future pl...
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Astro's Playroom PS5 Review

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For a free game that comes with the PlayStation 5 , one largely designed just to showcase all the bells and whistles of Sony’s next-gen DualSense controller , Astro’s Playroom is surprisingly fun. It’s not just a great toybox to experience the DualSense’s haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, microphone, and more, it also delivers the best proof-of-concept pack-in I’ve played since Wii Sports. This is a truly joyous homage to PlayStation history, as well as an experimental platformer I can only hope to see turned into a larger experience during the PS5’s lifetime. Developed by Team Asobi, Astro’s Playroom follows in the impressive footsteps of its excellent PSVR exclusive, Astro Bot: Rescue Mission . Much like that adventure crafted its levels and challenges around the concept of viewing a platformer in VR, here Team Asobi has really considered what it means to build one around the DualSense. You could technically play these levels without any of the DualSense’s new functionality, but li...
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PS5 UI Does Not Have Custom Themes

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The PlayStation 5’s UI brings with it a host of changes that evolve what players experienced on the PS4, and while things like Trophies, Account Avatars photos, and more have made the transition, one notable piece of the PS4 UI has not made the next-gen leap - themes. Themes have played a big role in the life of the PS4 as a way of customizing the console’s UI. Both static and dynamic themes have been available by the hundreds for players to purchase or grab for free, some reskinning the icons to a game-specific look, or adding music from your favorite games to your PS4 hub. Other, more static themes just change the look, but still let players add an additional personal touch. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/ps5s-ui-the-5-biggest-gamechangers"] The PS5, as of our pre-launch experience, has no themes. IGN has reached out to Sony about the decision to not have themes for PS5, and whether it’s a feature the company is considering adding back in. We’ll update this stor...
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How Long Is Astro's Playroom for PS5?

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Astro’s Playroom will be a free pack-in for PS5 owners, a chance to test out all the new functionality of the DualSense controller - and have something to play while bigger games and install and download. But given its pack-in nature, and PlayStation not really having as much of a precedent (PS4’s The Playroom was arguably more of a showcase for the additional PS4 camera, and was basically a collection of virtual toys), many may be wondering if Astro’s Playroom is a full game, a minigame suite, or something else. To help answer these questions, here is the experience of some of IGN’s staff about their time with Astro’s Playroom. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/06/astros-playroom-review"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jonathon Dornbush, Reviewer and Senior News Editor First off, I’m happy to confirm Astro’s Playroom is a full game, particularly because of one notable inclusion - a Platinum trophy. But whether you’re a trophy hunter, Astro’s Play...
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PS5 Has 667GB of Usable Storage Space

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PlayStation 5 will allow for 667GB of usable storage space on its 825GB SSD. IGN can confirm that the console, when totally emptied (including having deleted pack-in game Astro's Playroom), offers 667GB, meaning 158GB is reserved for the operating system and essential files. With game sizes continuing to grow, that 667GB may not go too far - as an example, the PS5 version of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War takes up 135GB of SSD space alone (seemingly without installing Warzone). [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/06/playstation-5-review"] You will be able to expand the storage on a PS5 relatively easily by installing off-the-shelf NVMe drives, which can be plugged in by popping off the consoles' removable faceplates. By comparison, Xbox Series X offers 802GB of usable space (from a 1TB drive) and Xbox Series S offers 364GB  (from a 512GB drive). By a very small margin, PS5 does offer the most efficient use of a solid state drive out of the next-gen ...
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PS5 Console, Spider-Man, Astro's Playroom Review Impressions

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On this week's episode of IGN's PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Lucy O'Brien, Janet Garcia, and Mitchell Salztman to discuss our PS5 review embargo impressions. We talk about the hardware, playing with it and the DualSense over the last few days, and our impressions of Astro's Playroom and Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales PS5. We don't spoil any of the game talk, but expect to hear our thoughts on why the DualSense has wowed us, how Spider-Man continues the franchise in fantastic form, and why Astro's Playroom is a joyful free launch pack-in you shouldn't miss. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=ps5-console-first-look-size-comparison&captions=true"] Direct Download YouTube   Apple Podcasts/iTunes Spotify Stitcher PlayerFM Podbay TuneIn Podbean Feedburner Podcast Beyond! is live every Wednesday. For more on PS5, check out  the PS5 f...
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PlayStation 5 Review

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After a generation of figuratively towering above its rivals with the monstrously successful PlayStation 4, one thing is certain: Sony’s next-generation contender will also loom large over its peers... literally. This thing is massive. However, what the PlayStation 5 lacks in subtlety it more than makes up for in potential, thanks in part to its amazingly fast SSD but mostly to its truly remarkable new controller, the DualSense. While a good deal of what folks are going to be able to squeeze out of 2020’s salvo of shiny new hardware may be bottlenecked to some degree by the screen that they own, the PS5’s unique DualSense democratises a next-gen gaming experience for all, delivering an amazing new level of haptic feedback that really needs to be felt to be believed. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/27/ps5-console-unboxing"] [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=ps5-console-first-look-size-comparison&captions=tr...
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How Long Is Spider-Man: Miles Morales?

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Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales follows up Insomniac’s beloved PS4 exclusive with a new entry on PS4 and PS5 at launch. Only revealed earlier this year, there’s been some confusion and differing discussion around how big a game Miles Morales would be compared to the original, including comparisons to Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, a shorter spin-off from the mainline Uncharted series. But how long does it actually take to beat the game? We asked those on the IGN staff that have beaten the game for their experience with how long it took (and don’t worry, there won’t be any story spoilers! ). [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/06/marvels-spider-man-miles-morales-review"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jonathon Dornbush, Miles Morales Reviewer, Senior News Editor I would put my time with Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales’ story somewhere in the 8 - 10 hour range. With an open-world game like this, and especially one that I found improved some of th...
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