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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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Killzone's Website Has Been 'Retired,' Does Not Affect Online Multiplayer

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Sony has "retired" the Killzone franchise website, but it has promised that this change will not affect any online multiplayer modes. As reported by VGC, visitors to Killzone.com are now greeted with a message by developer Guerrilla Games that begins by saying, "The official website for the KILLZONE franchise has retired. Going forward, visitors to Killzone.com will be directed to PlayStation.com." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2013/11/13/killzone-shadow-fall-video-review"] The message also mentions that while this change does not impact online multiplayer modes of Killzone games, player statistics or ranking data for Killzone Mercenary and Killzone Shadow Fall, it is "now no longer possible to create or manage clans in Killzone Shadow Fall." Guerrilla ends by thanking "Killzone.com’s many fans and visitors throughout the years for their enthusiasm and support." While this doesn't necessarily mean that the Killzone fra...
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Tetris World Champion Jonas Neubauer Dies at 39

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Seven-time Classic Tetris World Champion Jonas Neubauer has died at the age of 39 from a "sudden medical emergency." The news was given by Neubauer's Twitter account, with the message reading, "It’s with a heavy heart that we deliver the terrible news that Jonas has passed away from a sudden medical emergency. He was the absolute best. We are devastated, overwhelmed with grief, and we already miss him dearly. Information to follow when it becomes available." [caption id="attachment_2459831" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image Credit: Classic Tetris World Championship[/caption] The official Tetris Twitter shared the news of Neubauer's passing, saying, "This is a tremendous loss in so many ways. Jonas Neubauer was one of the greatest classic Tetris players of all time in skill, spirit, and kindness. Our hearts go out to his family and friends, and to the entire classic Tetris community, as we all mourn his passing....
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Every Song You Can Get from K.K. Slider in Animal Crossing

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Keep track of all your Animal Crossing: New Horizons music with this handy checklist. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/animal-crossing-new-horizons/K.K._Slider_Song_List_and_Requests_Guide
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AC Valhalla: How to Solve Every World Event

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Find out how to help people in every region of England, Norway, and beyond in Assassin's Creed Valhalla. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/assassins-creed-valhalla/World_Events
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Cyberpunk: Don't Miss These Best Weapon and Clothing Mods

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IGN has narrowed down some of the best weapon and clothing mods you should consider using in Cyberpunk 2077. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/cyberpunk-2077/The_Best_Weapon_and_Clothing_Mods_to_Find_and_Use
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Checking In On Games in Development Hell

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Welcome back to Game Scoop!, IGN's weekly video game podcast. In the first episode of 2021, your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Tina Amini, Sam Claiborn, and Justin Davis -- are talking more Cyberpunk now that we've beat it (no spoilers), games that are stuck in development hell (looking at you, Dead Island 2), playing Video Game 20 Questions, and more. The music in this episode is from Mega Man 5. Watch the video above or hit the link below to your favorite podcast service. Listen on: Apple Podcasts YouTube Spotify Stitcher   Find previous episodes here! source https://www.ign.com/articles/game-scoop-608-checking-in-on-games-in-development-hell
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PS Plus Free Game: 24 Essential Maneater Tips for Terrorizing the Seas

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Become an apex predator and strike fear into man and fish alike with these important tips for Maneater source https://www.ign.com/wikis/maneater/Tips_and_Tricks
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PS5: How to Get the PSVR Free Adaptor

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Sony has detailed how owners of PlayStation VR will be able to acquire a free PlayStation Camera adaptor to allow their virtual reality headset to work with PS5. The first step is to visit the Sony  support page for owners of a PS VR headset (Models CUH-ZEY1 or CUH-ZEY2) and request the PS4 PlayStation Camera adapter to work on PS5. If you weren't aware, the PS5's HD Camera is not compatible with the original PSVR, so this will be the only current option for those looking to bring their PSVR with them to the next-generation. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/28/ps5-official-launch-trailer-featuring-travis-scott"] Once received, you can plug the PlayStation Camera adaptor into the USB Type-A port in the back of your PS5 console, and then connect the PlayStation Camera to the AUX port on the adaptor. If you want to grab one of these adaptors, you'll need to provide your PSVR processor unit serial number, first name, last name, email address, shippin...
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The Internet Goes Wild for a Pokemon Pillow Where You Put Your Head in Gengar's Mouth

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The Pokemon Company and P-Bandai have announced a new Gengar pillow that allows you to rest your head inside Gengar's mouth and people are very excited about it...for reasons. There's no judgment here though — everyone has those days where you just want to go home and curl up inside the head of the totally-sweet-and-not-at-all-scary Pokemon, Gengar. Thanks to The Pokemon Company and P-Bandai , that's now possible with their new Gengar pillow cushion for the price of 25,950 yen, or $249.54. The pillow sold out in just over an hour, as noted by Pokeshopper , but perhaps a second wave of pillows will be announced. Not only can you rest your head inside this Gengar's pillowy mouth, but you can use the cushion's 5 feet, 5 inches long tongue as a blanket to wrap yourself up in or lay on for additional comfort. As you might expect, the internet is going wild for this new pillow and there are already plenty of memes, jokes, and fears circulating social media. Here are just ...
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Check Out This Massive New Pathfinder Dragon Figure

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Even though 2020 saw a lot of tabletop RPG groups move online , the team over at WizKids has been busy. In addition to their annual block of D&D minis, an update to its modular terrain system , and releasing one of the coolest tabletop accessories we've ever seen , the team was also working on a new run of Pathfinder Battles minis. Set to launch early next month, the Darklands Rising series features a host of creatures and monsters often found in the sprawling subterranean caverns below its core setting, along with a few famous faces from the Pathfinder universe. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=pathfinder-battles-darklands-rising-tabletop-minis&captions=true"] We've got an early look at the set, which you can check out in the gallery above. It contains roughly half of the 52 minis that can be collected, which are sold in "booster boxes" of four minis each. The Darklands Rising run features some of the most d...
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Prolific Video Game and Anime Voice Actor Brad Venable Dies, Aged 43

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Brad Venable – who provided his voice acting talents to Devil May Cry 5, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, multiple anime series and more – has died aged 43. Multiple members of the voice acting community have today posted tributes to Venable, having been given permission to share the news by Venable's wife. No cause of death has been announced at time of publish. You saw the best in all of us and brought it out. You treated me like family, and called me your little brother. You motivated & inspired us. Our bond & friendship these past few years is something I will treasure forever. I love you @bradvenable I miss you brother pic.twitter.com/URPRVRgPro — Brian Olvera @ Home Studio (@LiveStudioBrian) January 8, 2021 With the permission of his wife, I'm posting this video for you @bradvenable . Once I can gather my thoughts tomorrow, I'll record them when I'm not a goddamn mess. You'll tell me to let it all out, but man, if I do, I'd be crying forever. My brothe...
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Hitman 3 - The Final Preview

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It’s been quite a ride for Agent 47. Over the last 20 years, Hitman has gone from a stealth sandbox masterpiece to a misguided (but still very good) action-adventure to an episodic reboot . And now it’s come full-circle, with Hitman 3 serving as a full-scope capper to the reboot trilogy that set the series back on its best course before developer IO Interactive moves on to its James Bond 007 project , which could signal the end for Agent 47 for the foreseeable future. If Hitman 3’s first mission is anything to go by, our favorite bald and barcoded assassin is going out in style. Agent 47’s passport has stamps from all around the world in it by now, and Hitman 3’s first mission takes him to Dubai. Hitman, at its best, has always been about its player-driven creativity, and Dubai sets this game off on the right foot as far as that goes. You’re tasked with taking out bad guys Carl Ingram and Marcus Stuyvesant as you stride towards the end of this trilogy’s Providence story arc. I played...
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Mid-Season Update Coming Next Week

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Treyarch has confirmed that a mid-season update for Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War will arrive on Thursday, January 14, adding new maps and modes to the game's Multiplayer and Zombies modes. The  January 7 Patch Notes update on the Treyarch blog  confirms a few details about the mid-season Cold War content drop. One of the major introductions is a new Fireteam map called Sanatorium. This map will complement a new Fireteam mode called Dropkick, a 6 v 6 battle where players must "fight for control of the nuclear codes". [caption id="attachment_245944" align="aligncenter" width="720"] The new Sanatorium map coming to Cold War on January 14.[/caption] Elsewhere, Zombies players can enjoy tweaks to the Cranked mode, where "every zombie killed resets the timer counting down to your demise". In the PlayStation exclusive Onslaught mode, the Black Ops 2 map Raid has been added to the pool, as well as new Dark Aether intel for players to co...
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King of Fighters XV: First Gameplay, 6 Characters Revealed

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SNK Corporation has formally revealed The King of Fighters XV by debuting gameplay and showing off six characters. The game will launch later this year. The announcement was initially  postponed on Wednesday  and suffered a brief delay. Characters shown off in a new trailer (below) include K', Kyo Kusanagi, Leona, Benimaru, Shun'ei and Mai Shiranui. Not much in the way of detail is added, but we get a good look at the game's visual style, which looks to be a little more stylised than KOF 14. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/01/08/the-king-of-fighters-xv-official-gameplay-reveal"] Following the reveal trailer, KOF XV Creative Director Eisuke Ogura and Producer Yasuyuki Oda revealed a little more about how the game will play when it launches in 2021. "We're focusing on keeping the series' staple of being fast-paced while also adding elements to make it more exciting," Ogura notes. The developers are currently "brushing up feature...
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No, Xbox Doesn't Have a Deal With Duracell Meaning It Has to Use AA Batteries in Controllers

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Amid new speculation caused by comments from a Duracell spokesperson, IGN understands that there is no deal forcing Xbox to use AA batteries in its controllers. Speaking to Stealth Optional , Duracell UK marketing manager Luke Anderson sparked speculation by saying, “There’s always been this partnership with Duracell and Xbox… It’s a constant agreement that Duracell and Microsoft have in place [...] [The deal is] for OEM to supply the battery product for the Xbox consoles and also the controllers’ battery. So that [deal is] going to go on for a while… it’s been going on for a while and I think it needs to go for a while [more].” Many took this to mean that the deal mentioned was the sole reason that Xbox uses AA batteries in its controllers, and some speculated that it could change that fact once the deal finishes. However, sources tell IGN that this is inaccurate. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/05/xbox-series-x-controller-review"] Duracell batteries are in...
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Nintendo eShop Down, Seemingly Due to Monster Hunter Rise Demo Demand

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The Nintendo eShop is currently down for unscheduled "emergency maintenance", which may be due to demand for the recently released Monster Hunter Rise demo. The eShop has been down for at least 4 hours at time of writing, with Nintendo's Japanese customer support Twitter account repeatedly apologising for the issues, but offering no timescale for a fix. While neither Nintendo or Capcom has specifically commented on the connection, the outage coincides with the release of the demo for Monster Hunter Rise, which includes  two quests and two tutorials for the upcoming Switch exclusive . [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/01/07/monster-hunter-rise-hunting-a-mizutsune-gameplay"] Developing... source https://www.ign.com/articles/nintendo-eshop-down-seemingly-due-to-monster-hunter-rise-demo-demand
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Our 2021 Nintendo Prediction Spectacular! - NVC 542

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Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, your permanent temporary host Seth Macy is joined by Brian Altano, Tom Marks, and Logan Plant to share their best predictions for what Nintendo will do this year. Hear predictions involving Breath of the Wild 2, the Virtual Boy, and… a potential heist at Super Nintendo World? Plus, hear all about today's Monster Hunter Rise presentation , as well as early impressions of the new demo. Finally, we wrap up with another round of Question Block. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Welcome! Nintendo buys Next Level Games 00:05:00 Monster Hunter Rise & other news 00:27:30 2021 Nintendo Predictions! 00:48:10 Question Block! NVC is available on your preferred platform! YouTube Spotify Apple iTunes Stitcher Podbay PlayerFM Podbean You can also Download NVC 542 Directly Here You can listen to NVC on your preferred platform every Thursday at 3pm PT/6pm ET. Have a question for Question Block? Write to us at nvc@ign.com and we may pick your questi...
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PS5: How Sony Can Maintain Excitement in 2021

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On this week's episode of IGN's PlayStation show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Brian Altano, Max Scoville, and guest Ray Apollo to discuss some of the news we missed over break and the state of the PS5 going into the new year. The cast offers updated thoughts on the Cyberpunk 2077 delisting news, the PlayStation Plus games for January (and moray eels!), before jumping into how Sony can continue the momentum of the PS5 in 2021. From supply constraint issues, more transparency with fans, and more, the cast offers hopes, excitement, and concerns about PlayStation going into 2021. Watch the episode above! [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-ps5-games&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 our PS5 console review  and o...
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This Premium D&D Set Might Include the Largest Battle Map Ever

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The Legendary Edition of Curse of Strahd from D&D designers Beadle & Grimm is a high-end edition of the adventure and comes with what might be the largest battle map we've ever seen. source https://www.ign.com/slideshows/whats-in-beadle-grimms-legendary-edition-of-curse-of-strahd
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Monster Hunter Rise: Here's What Comes in Each Edition

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Monster Hunter Rise is coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch on March 26, 2021 ( see it on Amazon ). It's also getting a demo  so you can try it out yourself. The game will be available in three different editions and is up for preorder right now at a number of retailers. Read on for the details. Monster Hunter Rise (Standard Edition) Get it at Amazon - $59.99 Get it at Best Buy - $59.99 Get it at GameStop - $59.99 Get it at Nintendo eShop (digital) - $59.99 The standard edition of Monster Hunter Rise comes with the game itself, along with the preorder bonus (see below). Monster Hunter Rise Deluxe Edition Get it at Amazon - $69.99 Get it at Best Buy - $69.99 Get it at GameStop - $69.99 Get it at Nintendo eShop (digital) - $69.99 The deluxe edition of Monster Hunter Rise comes with the game itself, plus a "deluxe kit DLC pack" that contains the following in-game items: "Kamurai" Hunter layered armor set "Shuriken Collar" Palamu...
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GTA Online: Claim Triple Rewards in Motor Wars, Air Races, and More This Week

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This week in Grand Theft Auto Online, claim triple rewards in several modes, pick up the brand new BF Weevil vehicle, and get Cayo Perico bonuses. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/gta-5/GTA_Online_Weekly_Updates
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Persona 5 Strikers: Here's What Comes in Each Edition

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Persona 5 Strikers is set to release for PS4, Nintendo Switch, and PC on February 23. The PS4 version will also be playable on PS5 as a backwards-compatible game, but without any upgrades. You don't have to wait to lock in a copy for yourself, as the game is now available for preorder at a number of retailers ( see it at Amazon ). Persona 5 Strikers catches up with the Phantom Thieves as they head out on a summer vacation. But things don't go quite as expected when they're roped into an investigation of mysterious cases in cities across Japan. The combat this time around is Musou-style, though you can pause the action to plot out your next moves. You can also play as each of the Phantom Thieves to fight off hordes of enemies. Preorder Persona 5 Strikers PS4 Get it at Amazon - $59.99 Get it at Best Buy - $59.99 Get it at GameStop - $59.99 Get it at PlayStation Store (digital) - $59.99 Nintendo Switch Get it at Amazon  - $59.99 Get it at Amazon (digital) - $59...
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The Nerdy Details of Warhammer 40K: Darktide - Obscure Bolters and Era Indomitus

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In its two Vermintide games, developer Fatshark has proven its dedication to recreating the fine details of Games Workshop’s Warhammer ‘Old World’ setting. The studio’s next game, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide, sees the same team explore the very different - but equally dense - 40K universe. And after a recent chat with a handful of Fatshark staff, it’s safe to say that they are nerding out just as much as they did on Vermintide, if not more. “How should we do the chainsword?” asks Mats Andersson, Game Designer on Darktide, recalling an early design meeting. “Because it shouldn't just cut. It should stick in, it should saw through, and then we should have a second damage that actually pops the [limb] off." The chainsword is Warhammer 40,000’s most recognisable close combat weapon; a device swung like a medieval longsword, but with the blade exchanged for a 30-inch long chainsaw. Hack into someone with it, and the result is akin to Gears of War’s Lancer MK2 bayonet, but significan...
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Monster Hunter Rise Will Let You Ride Monsters

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A Monster Hunter Rise digital event revealed a lot of new gameplay details - not least the fact that you can now ride unsuspecting monsters . The new Wyvern Riding feature uses the new Wirebug item, and an unlockable ability, to let you ride and control monsters, even letting you organise fights between monsters in the process. It looks, quite frankly, brilliant. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=monster-hunter-rise-20-new-screenshots&captions=true"] Other new content included a new area, the Frost Islands, and the presentation detailed a number of new and returning monsters, including the Oni-like, ice blade wielding Goss Harag, as well as Barioth, Khezu, Great Baggi, Lagombi, Tigrex. We also learned more about the previously revealed Mizutsune - which can create movement-hindering bubbles - and flagship monster Magnamalo, an armoured beast that attacks with claws, tail, and hellfire-like gas. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.c...
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Monster Hunter Rise Demo Out on Nintendo Switch Today

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Capcom has announced that a demo for Monster Hunter Rise is coming today for Nintendo Switch, and will run until February 1. No specific release time has been announced. The demo includes 4 quests set in the Shrine Ruins area - a beginner and intermediate quest, and two tutorial quests. All 14 weapon types are available, and multiplayer can be played both online and locally. You'll also be able to bring along Palicoes and the new dog-like Palamutes. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=monster-hunter-rise-20-new-screenshots&captions=true"] The beginner quest will task you with taking down a Great Izuchi and its pack, with the intermediate example pitting you against a stronger Mizutsune. The tutorials will teach you the basics of using a Wirebug, and the new Wyvern Riding feature, which sees you controlling monsters and even causing them to fight one another. Today's presentation also introduced a new area, new and returning m...
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Lost Tomb Raider Remake Seemingly Discovered, Made Partially Playable

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A seeming lost remake of the original Tomb Raider game has been discovered and made partially playable – and it may also have been planned as a possible Indiana Jones or National Treasure game. As reported by PC Gamer, Tomb Raider: 10th Anniversary Edition is now being preserved on  the Internet Archive  and is playable with some tinkering. The files include several levels, including Croft Manor, but there are no enemies present. The build was originally posted by  Tomb of Ash , who says in a playthrough video that they were sent the files by an ex-Core Design developer. Per Tomb of Ash, Tomb Raider: 10th Anniversary was being developed for PSP by Core Design, the original creator of Tomb Raider, before it was cancelled in 2006. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2015/11/02/tomb-raider-anniversary-official-tv-commercial"] Interestingly, these files apparently represent a build of the game created after that cancellation, when Core Design may have attempted t...
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Wasteland Developer InXile Appears to Be Making an FPS RPG

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Wasteland 3 developer InXile Entertainment appears to be working on an FPS RPG, according to new job listings. Spotted by Twisted Voxel , the studio's open positions such as Lead Gameplay Engineer mention that applicants will be working on InXile's "next-generation action role-playing game", implementing "new first-person shooter gameplay features". The Senior Gameplay Designer position talks about the creation of "powerful, tactile first-person weapons and unique combat abilities that draw the player right into the middle of the action", all but confirming that Inxile's project will be an first-person shooter RPG similar to the likes of Cyberpunk 2077 or Deus Ex. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/27/wasteland-3-review"] You can read through all of the job openings for yourself here , which offer more tidbits about the Xbox-owned studio's next big game. The Senior Lighting Artist position mentions experience in ray...
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Popular 'PogChamp' Emote Will Be Removed From Twitch

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Twitch has announced that it will remove the popular "PogChamp" emote from its service following a tweet made by Ryan 'Gootecks' Gutierrez, whom the emote is based on, which "encouraged further violence" following today's insurgency on Capitol Hill. Today, during the legislative confirmation of the electoral votes for Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 Presidential Election, President Trump's supporters rushed, and briefly occupied the Capitol building, forcing Senators and House legislatures to barricade themselves or leave the premises for safety. During these events, Gutierrez tweeted a statement about the events on Capitol Hill that appeared to call for further violence during the takeover. [caption id="attachment_2458841" align="alignnone" width="1280"] The 'PogChamp' Emote[/caption] 'Will there be civil unrest for the woman who was executed inside the Capitol today or will the #MAGAMartyr die in vain?...
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Before the Original Xbox, Microsoft Looked Into Buying EA, Square, Midway... and Nintendo

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In an attempt to secure exclusives for the original Xbox, Microsoft uncuccessfully talked about acquiring EA, Square, Mortal Kombat publisher Midway, and even Nintendo – before it found the unexpected trump card of Bungie and Halo. In a fascinating Bloomberg oral history about the creation of the original Xbox (that contains a lot more of Bill Gates shouting at people than you might expect), multiple Microsoft executives discuss the company's attempts at acquisitions. The first company approached was EA - which, due to its dominance in the industry at the time, team members apparently called the Snow White to the rest of the industry's Seven Dwarves. Then-head of business development Bob McBreen says the answer was "No, thanks", before Microsoft turned to Nintendo. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2015/07/02/podcast-unlocked-201-3-xbox-bosses-share-secrets-of-the-consoles-past"] "Steve made us go meet with Nintendo to see if they would conside...
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How One Modder Discovered Nintendo's Most Advanced Miis Hiding in Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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After two generations at the centre of Nintendo’s consoles, Miis seemingly took a back seat for Switch. You can still design a Nintendo-themed avatar on the handheld hybrid system, but Nintendo games support them far less frequently, with token appearances in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or Super Smash Bros. Ultimate their most notable appearances. It led many to believe the age of the Mii was over, but a new discovery seems to show that Miis are secretly at the heart of one of Nintendo’s most beloved Switch games – The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. You just wouldn’t necessarily know that at first glance. On January 4, Mii modder HEYimHeroic posted a discovery that seemed to confirm that Mii-like parameters had been used to create NPCs in Breath of the Wild, by using modding to inject custom Miis’ details into the game and seeing their familiar cartoon faces rendered as Hylians in Breath of the Wild’s art style. Those results seem to prove that Breath of the Wild’s NPCs are a form of a...
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Outriders Delayed to April, Demo Coming February

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Square Enix and People Can Fly have announced that Outriders has been delayed to April, and that a demo featuring all classes will be made available in late February. In a statement published to the Outriders Twitter account, the development team said "We have decided to move the release date of Outriders to April 1st 2021 (no joke!). We will spend this extra time fine tuning the game and focusing on delivering a fantastic play experience at launch." An important update regarding Outriders. pic.twitter.com/HHZrq5GIik — Outriders (@Outriders) January 6, 2021 Before that, though, what sounds like a substantial demo will be made available on February 25th. The demo will include "the first few hours of the game with all four classes" that can be played in single player or co-operative modes. Any progress made with characters in this demo will be "seamless" in its migration from demo to the full game, should you wish to buy it. "We believe it's impo...
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CD Projekt Says Rumored Cyberpunk 2077 Development Details are 'Simply Not True'

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A CD Projekt Red representative has deviated from company policy to say that widely-circulated rumours about development decisions on Cyberpunk 2077 from a purported developer are "simply not true". Posted on GameFAQs , a forum post claiming to include comments from a disgruntled developer made multiple claims about cut content, code rewrites, pressure from company executives, and the game's ongoing fixes, even adding the unexpected detail that the company's original Johnny Silverhand was inspired by David Hayter' Solid Snake and Cillian Murphy. Responding to the thread on the CD Projekt Red forums , CDPR employee Vattier explained, "We usually do not comment on rumours, but this is simply not true." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/cyberpunk-2077-publisher-will-undertake-vigorous-action-against-class-action-lawsuit-ign-news"] CD Projekt Red has repeatedly refused to comment on rumours following the troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077, m...
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Dishonored Co-Creator Is Working on a New Arkane Game With Dishonored and Prey Developers

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Dishonored co-creator Harvey Smith is working on an unannounced new game at Arkane Austin, alongside devs from the Dishonored and Prey teams. Speaking to Vandal (and translated by IGN), Smith explained that he had moved back to Austin after completing Dishonored 2 at Arkane's Lyon studio, and confirmed that he's not a part of the company's next game, but a separate unannounced project: "I'm not on Deathloop , I'm on something else, working with the guys who made Dishonored and Prey." Smith makes no further mention of what that project could be, nor how far away it might be. It's possible that it could be a new Dishonored game, but we already know that any sequel to the much loved immersive sim series would feature new characters , after the Death of the Outsider 'expandalone' marked the end of the series as we know it . [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/08/07/wolfenstein-and-dishonored-developers-play-each-others-games"]...
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Tenchu: Stealth Assassins Creator Wants to Make a New Game for PS5

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Tenchu: Stealth Assassins creator and president of Acquire, Takuma Endo has said that he would like to create a new Tenchu game for the PlayStation 5 - but nothing is formally in the works right now. In an interview with Weekly Famitsu (translated by Gematsu ), Takuma Endo said that he would like to "create a new Tenchu from the ground up for the PlayStation 5 generation if the possibility arises", but also acknowledges that it's currently difficult. That difficulty likely stems from the fact that the Tenchu IP is currently owned by FromSoftware, who released Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice in 2019. In the early stages, Sekiro was being developed as a Tenchu successor, but From Software eventually decided to take the development in a different direction. It's not clear if the developer has any plans for the Tenchu franchise at this point. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/06/12/sekiro-shadows-die-twice-is-souls-crossed-with-tenchu-e3-2018"] Back in Au...
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