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Baldur's Gate 3 Player One-Shots Act 2's Final Boss With the Power of Economics

The Newest Fortnite Outfit Is Based on G.I. Joe's Snake Eyes

Fortnite's latest collaboration not only allows players to purchase an in-game outfit based on G.I. Joe's Snake Eyes, but there will also be a real-life action figure from Hasbro that is based on the character's Fortnite design. Snake Eyes is available now in Fortnite's Item Shop, and the full set includes the Katana Pickaxe and Katana Back Bling. As for the Fortnite G.I. Joe Collab Snake Eyes: Zero Point Edition action figure, it costs $39.99 and includes Snake Eye's Katana - Morning Light - and a sheath accessory inspired by the G.I. Joe universe. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=fortnites-gi-joe-collaboration-snake-eyes-outfit-and-hasbro-action-figure&captions=true"] This edition also includes such Fortnite items as the "Harpoon Launcher, Boogie Bomb, Grenade, Clinger, Chiller Grenade, as well as the Submachine weapon and Mythic Shockwave Launcher accessories featuring the Weathered Black Wrap deco as

Hitman 3's DLC May Be a 'Reimagining' of Existing Locations

While Hitman 3 has officially launched with the aim to end the World of Assassination Trilogy, IO Interactive is planning on developing DLC that reimagines existing locations. Speaking to TheGamer, Hitman 3 executive producer Forest Swartout Large explained that, even though the studio is developing a new James Bond game, it is "continuously working on Hitman so we are already looking to the future." IO Interactive has multiple teams, and at least one will continue to support Hitman 3 with post-launch patches and DLC. However, Large warns that it most likely won't include new levels like Hitman 2's New York bank level or Haven Island. Instead, the team is looking to use "existing locations and reimagining them, twisting them." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/01/19/hitman-3-review"] "We are definitely going to be doing some DLC, but we haven’t defined what that is," Large said. "I think for now we are not looking at n

The Medium: How to Solve the Water Plant Puzzle

From powering up the control room, finding the valves, and managing the water levels in the storage tanks, IGN has you covered in our detailed guide for completing the Water Plant puzzle in The Medium. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/the-medium/How_to_Solve_the_Water_Plant_Puzzle

Monster Hunter Rise Wirebug Guide and Controls

Here's a basic guide to get you started on using the Wirebug in Monster Hunter Rise. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/monster-hunter-rise/Wirebug_Guide,_Tips,_Controls

A New Lawsuit Accuses Valve of Abusing Its Power to Keep PC Game Prices High

A new lawsuit filed by five gamers in California federal court accuses Valve of abusing its power to keep PC game prices high. As reported by THR, this lawsuit claims that Valve does not maintain its dominance over the PC market by offering better prices on Steam than other platforms, but does so by abusing its power to require developers to enter what is known as a 'Most Favored Nations' clause. "Valve Corporation’s Steam platform is the dominant platform for game developers to distribute and sell PC games in the United States," states the complaint being handled by attorneys at Vorys, Sater, Seymour, and Pease. "But the Steam platform does not maintain its dominance through better pricing than by rival platforms. Instead, Valve abuses the Steam platform’s market power by requiring game developers to enter into a 'Most Favored Nations' provision contained in the Steam Distribution Agreement whereby the game developers agree that the price of a PC game

GoldenEye 007: Footage of Cancelled Xbox 360 Remaster Discovered

A full playthrough and thirty minutes of multiplayer have surfaced for the cancelled Xbox Live Arcade remaster of the N64 classic GoldenEye 007. YouTuber Graslu00 shared the GoldenEye 007 XBLA (2007) - Longplay, which is running at 4K/60 FPS on the Xenia emulator, and it gives fans a glimpse of what Rare's remaster would have looked like had rights issues not gotten in the way. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2012/03/29/35-golden-gun-goldeneye-007-igns-top-100-video-game-weapons"] This isn't the first time we've seen footage of this cancelled project that appeared to be mostly finished, as a smaller look of gameplay surfaced in 2016 that showed upgraded visuals, the ability to switch back and forth between older and remastered graphics, and more. A modern re-imagining/remake of GoldenEye 007 was released for the Wii in 2010 by Activision and, in our review, we said "What could have ended up a game that cruised on autopilot and simply relied on a

Hitman 3: How to Solve the Dartmoor Murder Mystery

Solve a murder before you commit a murder in Hitman 3 with a full walkthrough for the Dartmoor level's mystery. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/hitman-3/Means,_Motive_And_Opportunity

AC Valhalla: How to Get the Mythical Isu Bow

Assassin's Creed fans have discovered another legendary weapon hiding in AC Valhalla, see how you can claim the Noden's Arc Bow for yourself. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/assassins-creed-valhalla/How_to_Get_Noden%27s_Arc_Bow

Play the Monster Hunter Rise Demo to Get These Free Items

The Monster Hunter Rise demo is available only for a limited time - make sure to play it to get free items in the full game! source https://www.ign.com/wikis/monster-hunter-rise/Monster_Hunter_Rise_Demo

IGN Prime Free Game: ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove

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IGN Prime  has partnered with developer HumaNature Studios to offer all IGN Prime members a free steam key for ToeJam and Earl: Back in the Groove! ToeJam & Earl's new major update titled 'STILL in the Groove' is now live on Steam and contains tons of fan requested tweaks and improvements. This biggest improvement is the all new Fixed Mode with much larger and difficult to navigate maps, all handcrafted by the original designer of the series Greg Johnson!   4-player Co-op funky roguelike gameplay! Procedurally generated maps! Online and offline play! Groovy soundtrack! ALIENS! If you're an IGN Prime member  click here  to grab your key redeemable on Steam for a completely free copy of the game. Keys are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Not an IGN Prime member? No problem. We're offering a  dead-simple signup  that takes less than 3 minutes. Simply  sign up  and come back here to grab your free key (while supplies last). You can cancel with

The Medium: How to Solve the Dayroom Globe Puzzle

source https://www.ign.com/wikis/the-medium/How_to_Solve_the_Dayroom_Globe_Puzzle

Bayonetta 3: Kamiya Says It's 'Safe to Expect' News This Year

PlatinumGames may break its silence on Bayonetta 3 in 2021, as game director Hideki Kamiya says "it's safe to expect" news on the long-awaited Switch exclusive sometime this year. In an interview with VGC , Kamiya was asked about providing an update on Bayonetta 3 in 2021, to which he replied: "It’s not really our position to say, but… it’s January. We’ve got to have something come out, right? I guess it’s safe to expect that something will come out. There’s still a lot of the year left is what I’m saying." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/12/08/bayonetta-3-official-teaser-trailer"] Platinum has kept Bayonetta 3 tightly under wraps since it was revealed in 2017 . No further details or gameplay footage has been shared in the three-plus years since, with Platinum only breaking its silence to confirm development was ongoing . When asked by VGC if this year's potential update will be "more substantial than another CGI logo," Kam

Biomutant: Where to Preorder Ahead of Its Release Later This Year

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After what seemed like an eternity, Biomutant finally has a concrete May 25, 2021 release date. It's an open-world action RPG set in a colorful post-apocalyptic world. You play as a well-rounded warrior creature, whose mutations enable powers like telekinesis and levitation. As you play, you can re-code your genes in ways that affect how you look and what powers you can wield. You can also craft items like chainsaws and bionic wings, and ride on vehicles like mechs and jet-skis. The game was announced so long ago, the PS5 and Xbox Series X weren't even being talked about outside rumors, so while it seems almost a foregone conclusion at this point, we don't know with certainty whether or not there are next-gen versions or if the existing versions will have an upgrade path. If you're on board with this particular brand of apocalyptic zaniness, you can preorder a copy for yourself now. And if you're interested in either of the special editions , you may want to do so s

Animal Crossing: Take an Early Look at Festivale's Items and Special Reactions

Get into the Festivale rhythm! source https://www.ign.com/wikis/animal-crossing-new-horizons/All_Festivale_Items

The Art of Trover Saves the Universe Revealed by Dark Horse Books

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Dark Horse Books and Squanch Games are teaming up to release The Art of Trover Saves the Universe, giving fans a closer look at the development of the quirky puzzle game. IGN can exclusively reveal the cover to Trover Saves the Universe. Check it out below: [caption id="attachment_2467222" align="aligncenter" width="1300"] Image Credit: Dark Horse[/caption] Like all of Dark Horse's video game art books, The Art of Trover Saves the Universe will feature plenty of concept designs, art and creator commentary. Even if you have played the game, the book may be worth reading just to peek inside the mind of creator Justin Roiland, who's also responsible for a little show called Rick and Morty. The Art of Trover Saves the Universe is 192 pages and is priced at $39.99. The book is scheduled for release on July 28, 2021. Trover Saves the Universe earned an 8.7 from IGN when it hit PC, consoles and Oculus Rift in 2019. Reviewer Tom Marks writes, "Trove

Destiny 2 Players Concerned About Bungie's Plans for PC and Console Crossplay

Bungie has left members of the Destiny 2 community concerned after publicly targeting changes to the game ahead of the addition of full crossplay later this year - possibly signalling that it will merge mouse-and-keyboard and controller players in matchmaking. In the latest Bungie blogpost , senior community manager dmg04 writes, "This Season, we’re making some targeted changes to weapon archetypes that need some love as well as beginning some preparations for crossplay." The major change involves increasing recoil on certain weapon types solely for mouse-and-keyboard players, bringing the level of recoil closer to that of the same weapons when used on controller. While this might seem a relatively small change, the mention that the move is being made with crossplay in mind has led community members to wonder if it means that Destiny 2 PvP will matchmake a mixed pool of PC and console players by default, or even as the only option. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/vide

Biomutant: Here’s Why the Developers Have Been Quiet for So Long

After an extended period of being almost silent, developer Experiment 101 recently announced a May release date for Biomutant , its long-awaited open-world action game. That silence was for good reason - studio head Stefan Lvungqvist tells us that parts of the game have become bigger and more complex, but with only 20 people to make all that extra work happen. Rather than ship a buggy game, Lvungqvist says Experiment 101 has been taking its time to quietly build a truly finished product. “It's a big game, a big bite for 20 people to chew off,” says Lvungqvist. While Biomutant’s map may be just eight square kilometers, it’s packed with warring tribes, conquerable outposts, strange creatures to fight, and a protagonist who can mutate into new forms to overcome obstacles. As we’ve said before, Biomutant looks bananas , and it’s many moving parts are a challenge for the studio behind them. That 20-person team, established by ex-Avalanche Studios employees, is determined to stay small.

PlayStation Files Patent For Technology That Lets Spectators Mess With You in VR

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PlayStation has filed a patent for technology that lets audience members participate in virtual reality content, making decisions for the active player. Or, you know, just messing with them. The patent was filed in October of 2020 but was recently published. You can find the  front page with a useful illustration of the technology in action on the US Patent and Trademark Office website. [caption id="attachment_246714" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Audience Participation Trademark Imagery[/caption] The patent's copy talks about how audience members will be able to participate in games while another user is immersed within virtual reality. They will be able to make decisions for the player via "spectator devices," probably mobile phones, in a manner similar to PlayStation's PlayLink technology, used in games like Hidden Agenda and That's You. It looks like you'll be able to help or screw over the main player in virtual reality,

IGN UK Podcast #577: Kaiju Cat Mario Can Step On Us

Joe's been playing Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury on Switch and reminds us all why it's a game a lot of us missed on Wii U but shouldn't this time around. Jesse has been playing new horror game The Medium and lets us know if it lives up to expectations. Plus, Cardy has played Nuts, a squirrel surveillance game that is rather pleasant. Also, we discuss the weirdest things we've ever buttered. Why not tell us yours? Remember, if you want to get in touch with the podcast, please do: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast #577: Kaiju Cat Mario Can Step On Us [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=ign-uk-podcast-episode-500-photos&captions=true"] IGN UK Podcast #576: Hitman 3 Has Us Excited for Bond IGN UK Podcast #575: WandaVision is Wonderful Television IGN UK Podcast #574: The Big 2021 Games Preview IGN UK Podcast #573: Forgotten Gems of the Generation IGN UK Podcast #572: The Sandwich Special [poilib ele

Halo Infinite Engineer Explains How the Game Is Being Optimized For Every Device, Not Just Xbox One

An engineer working on Halo Infinite has explained how the game will be optimized to run well on all platforms, and not just Xbox One. In the latest 'Inside Infinite' development blog for January 2021, Game Foundation Architect Danielle Giannetti discussed how the studio rebuilt the "engine multi-threading solution" to ensure the game runs optimally across every device that it is launching on - Xbox One, Xbox Series X & S, and PC. " For Halo Infinite, we rebuilt the engine multi-threading solution to ensure high execution efficiency across all platforms and PCs, instead of running optimally just on Xbox One," Giannetti explained. "We used this new system to transition the renderer to a massively parallel multi-threaded framework to support the increased cost of all our new rendering features and achieve high graphics efficiency on PC CPUs of various size as well as Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One X/S hardware." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign

Yakuza Creator to Become Sega Creative Director, Stepping Down as CCO

Yakuza creator Toshihiro Nagoshi will step down as Sega's Chief Creative Officer, and take on the role of creative director – a move being seen by some as taking Nagoshi closer to active game development, as opposed to a supervisory role. Announced in a press release , the move comes among several changes in executive staff at Sega, and a wider restructure – although parent company Sega Sammy makes clear that there have been "no changes in the names, locations, business content, capital or fiscal year end" of Sega's companies as a result of the changes. No specific reasoning has been given for Nagoshi's change in role, but many have taken it to mean that the creator will be moving back into more active development. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/04/yakuza-like-a-dragon-review"] Nagoshi is most famous for creating the Yakuza series, and subsequently founding the Ryu Ga Gotoku development studio, which develops the series for Sega. He al

The Last Campfire Review

[Editor’s Note: We missed The Last Campfire when it first came out in August, but we’ve since had time to circle back and highlight this lovely game.] Finding light in the darkness is something we can all relate to -- whether it be as simple as discovering the solution to a small puzzle or as grand a notion as searching for one’s purpose in life. The Last Campfire addresses both ends of this spectrum and does so throughout with charm, smarts, and grace. Hello Games’ short-ish adventure hits the mark with cleverly designed puzzles, eye-catching style, and a touching story that left me feeling anything but forlorn. Forlorns, in this world, are lost souls scattered around the colourful land of The Last Campfire; they’ve seemingly abandoned all hope and feel bereft of a purpose. This is in stark contrast to our character, Ember, whose purpose appears more predestined; Ember makes their way through forests, swamps, and caves trying to help as many lost souls as possible, while also questio

The Medium: How to Enter Thomas' Secret Room (Clock Puzzle Solution)

From manipulating the two different realities to finding the hidden switch, here's a step-by-step guide for solving the Clock Puzzle when investigating Thomas' Office. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/the-medium/How_to_Enter_Thomas%27_Secret_Room_(Clock_Puzzle_Solution)

Halo Infinite to Have Rebuilt, Customizable Control Scheme

In a new blog post , Bungie has announced that Halo Infinite will feature a fully customizable control scheme on all platforms and shown off some classic Halo weapons in Infinite’s new engine. Quinn DelHoyo, lead Sandbox designer on Halo Infinite (and weapons designer during early production), detailed in the blog how developer 343 Industries is focusing on accessibility and customization for players with their new control scheme. “Everything should feel intuitive and we don’t want the player to have to “fight” the game in order to have fun,” DelHoyo said. “It’s because of this principle, and the fact that Halo Infinite will be on PC, that led us to rebuild the control scheme system to allow players to fully rebind and remap their controls, regardless of platform. How players control Chief or their Spartan is crucial and we recognize that players feel the most connected to the game when control customization is fully featured.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/01/

Resident Evil Village Leaks Are Finding Their Way Online, So Be Wary of Spoilers

Resident Evil Village will officially be released in May , but it appears that extensive leaks are starting to make their way onto the internet early. So be warned going forward as there are now spoilers abound the net. As reported by Eurogamer , Capcom is taking down videos online with Resident Evil Village leaks. These aren’t just clips from The Maiden Resident Evil Village demo , but entirely new scenes showcasing encounters with Resident Evil Village’s popular Lady Alcina Dimitrescu. These leaks, which we won’t detail here, are reportedly from a developer build of Resident Evil Village, likely related to the massive Capcom data hack. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=resident-evil-8-village-showcase-screenshots&captions=true"] Last November, Capcom was the victim of a massive ransomware attack from a group called the Ragnar Locker hacker group. The hackers claimed to have stolen a trove of information, including files and inte

Bowser's Fury Preview and Mario Rabbids Rumors - NVC 545

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! Casey DeFreitas returns to the host seat this week, and she's joined by Peer Schneider, Brian Altano, and Tom Marks to talk about Bowser's Fury , the new Monster Hunter Rise Switch , and more. Plus, stick around for discussion on the Nintendo 64's long-lost feature, and games the panel is playing this week. NVC is available on your preferred platform! YouTube Spotify Apple iTunes Stitcher Podbay PlayerFM Podbean You can also Download NVC 545 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 question! Also, make sure to join the  Nintendo Voice Chat Podcast Forums  on Facebook. We're all pretty active there and often pull Question Block questions and comments straight from the community. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Logan Plant is the Production Assistant for NVC. You can find him on T

Animal Crossing: Update 1.7.0 Patch Notes Add Festivale and More

Animal Crossing: New Horizon's Update 1.7.0 Patch Notes are now live! Here's a breakdown of everything that was added during the January update. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/animal-crossing-new-horizons/Update_1.7.0_Patch_Notes

Marvel's Avengers: Hawkeye Content to Be Revealed In New War Table Next Month

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Marvel's Avengers next War Table will take place on February 16, 2021, and it will showcase both Hawkeye and the delayed PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions. Announced by Marvel's Avengers on Twitter, Hawkeye and his Operation, Hawkeye - Future Imperfect, will be the next free big DLC content to be released following the arrival of Kate Bishop and her new Operation, Taking A.I.M. Hawkeye was the first post-launch hero revealed for Marvel's Avengers, and Bishop's Operation saw her embark on a rescue mission for Clint "Hawkeye" Barton by using a bridge through time to save him. Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics had planned on having the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S version ready earlier, but they were delayed "to ensure that we give our team the time to deliver a next-gen experience showcasing all that this game is meant to be." Although a report came out last year that said Marvel's Avengers hadn't yet recouped its development costs, these update

Bleeding Edge Will Get No New Content as Ninja Theory Focuses on Hellblade 2

Ninja Theory has announced that, with the studio now focusing on Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, Project Mara, and The Insight Project, Bleeding Edge will receive no further content updates. Bleeding Edge's Twitter announced the news while also reassuring its fans that even though the game won't get any new content, it will continue to be playable on Xbox and PC. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/03/27/bleeding-edge-review"] "With the studio now focusing on our new projects (Senua’s Saga, Project Mara & The Insight Project) we have decided that there will be no further content updates for Bleeding Edge," Ninja Theory wrote. "The game is still playable on Xbox and PC. Thank you to the fans & keep teaming up & causing chaos!" Bleeding Edge, a 4v4 third-person melee combat game, was announced at E3 2019 and was released on March 24, 2020. In our Bleeding Edge review, we said "While tinkering with character builds and c

How Open Roads Evolves Fullbright's Storytelling After Gone Home and Tacoma

Fullbright, the acclaimed studio behind Gone Home and Tacoma, unveiled its newest narrative adventure, Open Roads, at the 2020 Game Awards . But beyond a trailer that showcased a distinctive mix of art styles, teases of a story that would dive into a family's history, and some impressive star power with Keri Russell and Kaitlyn Dever leading the cast, it's remained a mystery. Thankfully, Fullbright co-founder and Open Roads director Steve Gaynor recently spoke with IGN about how Open Roads represents another evolution of the studio's penchant for telling emotional, layered stories in unexpected ways. From our discussion, it sounds like Open Roads builds upon the first-person exploration of the studio's past games, hallmarks of the "walking sim" genre, but with new story and design choices that continue to build off what they and other developers have done. And one of the biggest ways Open Roads represents a departure from the studio's past games is by simp

The Medium: How to Unlock the Door to the Niwa Hotel

From replacing the door handle to using the dumpster to reach the broken window, here's everything you need to know about unlocking the door to the Niwa Hotel in The Medium. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/the-medium/How_to_Unlock_the_Door_to_the_Niwa_Hotel

Score a Free King Slime For a Limited Time as Dragon Quest Tact Launches Worldwide

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Partner Content by Square Enix [poilib element="accentDivider"] This is a special advertising section. Read more about IGN’s policies in our  Standards and Practices . Dragon Quest Tact, the strategic mobile monster battler from Square Enix, is now available worldwide for Android and iOS devices after amassing over 10 million free downloads since its July 2020 debut in Japan. Introducing a new form of grid-based combat to the long-running RPG franchise, Dragon Quest Tact challenges players to recruit, train, and customize a roster of iconic monsters from across the series’ many instalments. To celebrate the worldwide launch of this tactical RPG, Square Enix is offering a free King Slime for a limited time to bolster players’ starting line-up with a touch of regal class and power. From the series’ signature adorable Slimes, Sabrecubs, and stalwart Golems to the fiercer Hybirds, Killing Machines, and fire-flinging Dragonlords every monster has a place as players battle to sav

Sonic the Hedgehog Voice Actor Seemingly Departing Role

A Twitter post from Roger Craig Smith, the long-term voice of Sonic the Hedgehog, suggests that he is leaving the role. On the social media platform, Smith said “Welp, 10 years was an amazing run. Onwards to new zones! Much love to the fans who’ve been so kind. It’s been an honor.” This was followed by an image of a blue-coloured heart split down the middle. Welp, 10 years was an amazing run. Onward to new zones! Much love to the fans who've been so kind. It's been an honor. pic.twitter.com/7Rn9PVA92m — Roger Craig Smith (@RogerCraigSmith) January 28, 2021 While not directly stating as much, this does seem like a farewell tweet from Smith, suggesting that he’s departed the role and will no longer be the voice of Sonic the Hedgehog. We have contacted Sega for comment or confirmation. Roger Craig Smith first voiced Sonic in 2010’s Sonic Free Riders and Sonic Colors , and has voiced the character in all Sonic games since, as well as the Sonic Boom TV series. It is currently u

Sea of Thieves Can Now Run at 120 FPS on Xbox Series X

Season One of Sea of Thieves has officially begun, and with it comes a new 120Hz Performance mode on Xbox Series X that supports 120 FPS at 1080p. As detailed in the release notes for this big Season One update, it also notes that some TVs do not support 120Hz and HDR simultaneously, so HDR may need to be disabled from the console settings if players wish to sail the seas with 120 FPS. Seasons mark a new initiative for Sea of Thieves that will see new content added to the game every three months. In addition, a battle pass system has been implemented that will reward players throughout each Season. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/sea-of-thieves-seasons-explained-trailer"] Each season will have players progress through 100 levels of Pirate Renown, and rewards for both the player's pirate character and ship can be unlocked. Additionally, those who have reached the title of Pirate Legend will get specialized rewards as part of this new progression system. An opti

Next Tomb Raider Game to Unify the Reboots and Originals

Crystal Dynamics has shared a bit of information on its next, currently unannounced Tomb Raider, saying it's "working to unify" the timelines of Core Design's original games and its own reboot trilogy that began in 2013. While the reboot trilogy told the origin story of Lara Croft becoming the Tomb Raider, the original games "featured a seasoned and confident adventurer," said game director Will Kerslake in a video posted to Twitter . The development team envisions "a future of Tomb Raider unfolding after these established adventures, telling stories that build upon the breadth of both Core Design and Crystal Dynamics' games, working to unify these timelines." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-tomb-raider-review-ever&captions=true"] Kerslake noted the difficulty of such a task given the franchise's 25-year history and asked fans to be patient as the studio works through develo

Returnal Delayed to April 2021

Returnal, the PlayStation 5 exclusive from Housemarque, has been delayed from March 19, 2021 to April 30, 2021. Announced by PlayStation, SIE and Housemarque have chosen to move the release date "in order to give the team extra time to continue to polish the game to the level of quality players expect from Housemarque." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/01/13/returnal-combat-trailer"] Returnal was announced at the PS5 reveal event and is the next title from the developer of such games as Resogun and Super Stardust HD. This new game is a roguelike third-person shooter that sees you play as Astra space scout Selene as she is stuck in a constant loop of resurrection. Housemarque has also noted that Returnal will offer fast load times, and haptic feedback that will let players "feel the natural ambience of this alien planet as the controller mimics its environmental effects." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="