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Valheim: A Complete Guide to Every Item and Spawn Code

Valheim is full of items to discover, whether you're after resources such as ores and wood or even weapons and armor, IGN has you covered with a complete list of every spawn code and item that is available to craft and find in-game. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/valheim/Items_List

Ant-Man Is the Latest Marvel Superhero to Join Fortnite

Ant-Man is the latest Marvel superhero to arrive in Fortnite, and the teases leading up to his arrival were a tiny bit hilarious. The Fortnite Team announced that Ant-Man will be arriving in the Item Shop alongside the Toothpick Pickaxe and Ant-Man's trusty steed, Ant-Tonio, as Back Bling. While Ant-Man joining Fortnite is a wonderful thing on its own, the teases leading up to his official announcement were just as great. Fortnite's Twitter shared three different images of small Ant-Man on other Marvel characters, including Cable, Blade, and Captain America. You can see all the images in the slideshow below. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=fortnite-ant-man-tease-and-official-reveal&captions=true"] Ant-Man is the latest Marvel superhero to join Fortnite, and the latest pop culture crossover character since Ripley and the Xenomorph from the Alien franchise. This addition is surely a welcome one for fans of Ant-Man, who

Genshin Impact's Next Update Adds a Dating Sim and the Windblume Festival

Genshin Impact's version 1.4 update, which arrives on March 17, will add the Windblume Festival, a mini-dating sim, a new 4-star character named Rosaria "Thorny Benevolence," and much more. As detailed on PlayStation.Blog, the Windblume Festival will be available to all players who are at Adventure Rank 20 or above and have completed the Archon Quest "Song of the Dragon and Freedom." [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=genshin-impact-version-14-update-screenshots&captions=true"] As for this dating sim, players will have a chance to spend time with Barbara, Noelle, Bennett, and Chongyun, and there will be different endings and memories depending on your choices and interactions with each character. Furthermore, each actual ending will award players with a Hangout Memory Illustration. The Windblume Festival, which is a celebration of romance and passion, will also feature three mini-games that support both sing

Bowser's Fury: Where to Find All the Lake Lapcat Cat Shines

There's plenty of Cat Shines hiding across Lake Lapcat in Bowser's Fury - see where to find them all. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/super-mario-3d-world/Lake_Lapcat_Cat_Shines

Watch Dogs Legion Online Co-Op Delayed on PC

Watch Dogs Legion's online co-op mode was set to launch on all platforms on March 9, 2021, but PC players will have to wait a bit longer due to a game crashing issue that has caused a new delay. Ubisoft shared the news on Twitter, saying that the PC version of this new mode can cause the game to crash for players with certain GPUs. The team is working on the fix "as quickly as possible" and will communicate the new date as soon as it can. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/22/watch-dogs-legion-online-co-op-preview"] While online co-op will still launch for PlayStation, Xbox, and Stadia on March 9, the raid-like Tactical Operations will now be released on March 23, 2021. Additionally, PS5 and PS4 players will have to deal with "limited in-game text chat" until March 23. We recently got to preview Watch Dogs Legion's online co-op modes, and said "The co-op missions remind me a lot of Assassin’s Creed Unity’s approach to friendly

Valheim: How to Increase Your Inventory Space and Carry Weight

Learn how to increase your inventory space and carry weight with these rather simple tips and tricks. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/valheim/How_to_Increase_Your_Inventory_Space_and_Carry_Weight

How Batman Is Helping Expand the Fortnite Multiverse

Batman is returning to Fortnite. That might not sound like huge news, considering that practically every pop culture franchise worth its salt has put in an appearance in Epic Games' massively popular shooter by now. But this crossover is different in that it's heavily story-driven. Batman/Fortnite: Zero Point is a comic book, first and foremost, and one that promises to reveal plenty about the mythology of the Fortnite universe even as it drags Batman, Catwoman and Harley Quinn to The Island . To get a better sense of how this series will capitalize on these two pop culture juggernauts, we turned to writer Christos Gage and story consultant/Epic's Chief Creative Officer Donald Mustard. Read on to learn more about the plot of Zero Point and why this crossover is deeper than you might think. The Secret Origin of Zero Point The DC and Fortnite universes are sort of natural bedfellows in the sense that both lean into the idea of an interconnected multiverse. The world of Fortn

Persona 5 Strikers Recipe Guide

Here's how you can get the recipes for all kinds of dishes. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/persona-5-strikers/Recipe

Valheim Sailing Guide: How to Build and Sail a Ship

From understanding the basic controls of sailing a ship to navigating effects that the wind can have on your voyage, IGN has you covered in our complete guide that details everything you need to know about sailing in Valheim. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/valheim/Sailing_Guide:_How_to_Build_and_Sail_a_Ship

Xbox Is Working to Resolve Unresponsive Controller Button Issue

According to reports online, some players are experiencing unresponsive buttons on their Xbox Series X|S controllers, and Microsoft is already looking to fix this issue. As reported by sites like PC Gamer , some players have experienced an issue where pressing a button on the Xbox controller will not result in an action. This issue appears to affect players using the Xbox controller on both consoles and PC, apparently. Microsoft has issued a statement to IGN saying it is investigating the issue and working on a fix. Check out the full statement below: “At Microsoft, we put all of our products through rigorous quality assurance testing and are committed to providing customers with an unparalleled gaming experience. We are aware some players may be experiencing unresponsiveness with their new Xbox Wireless Controllers and our teams are actively working on a solution. For the best experience, we encourage customers to visit  Xbox Support  for assistance.” Users are starting to share thei

Solve Every Challenge in Maquette With This Complete Guide

Stumped on a puzzle? Get a hint or the answer to your roadblock with this guide. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/maquette

Marvel’s Avengers Keeps Fixing The Wrong Problems

Marvel’s Avengers is a game that, perhaps against my better judgement, I have a lot of love for. Its single-player campaign featured a big, fun story, but its endgame co-operative component stumbled out of the gate with a lack of compelling post-campaign content, and it’s never really improved since launch. Considering its subject matter, one might associate it with the Titanic-esque “too big to fail” theory, but recent updates have got me genuinely concerned about its future. The announcement of a major XP grind rework is perhaps the most worrying sign yet, as the developers continue to fix problems that aren’t actually Avengers’ biggest issues. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=marvels-avengers-screenshots&captions=true"] Having spent well over 150 hours in Marvel’s Avengers, its core combat and the way it makes each character’s abilities feel is what kept me coming back, despite a lack of content. Whether that be new mission ty

Pringles' Newest Flavour Tastes Like an Extinct Animal... From Halo: Reach

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Pringles' latest flavor is based on the Moa Burger from the planet Reach. If you aren't familiar with that particular planet or flavor, it may be because it is based on a flightless bird/delicacy from 2010's Halo: Reach. Halo's Twitter account announced the surprising collaboration with Pringles, revealing that Moa Burger is a limited-edition flavor that is now being sold exclusively at Walmart. Not only do Moa appear in Halo: Reach, there is also an in-game advertisement for the Moa Burger that those on Reach were able to enjoy. Furthermore, players who kill seven Moa in Halo: Reach's Winter Contingency mission can earn the Keep It Clean achievement. While the timing of this new flavor may be a little strange, its important to remember that Halo: Infinite would already have been released had it not been delayed past is Holiday 2020 release window. A delay does more than just upset those who really wish to play a game, but it also impacts marketing schedules that

Control Developer's Games for Epic are Set in a 'Shared Universe'

Two of Remedy Entertainment's games will be set in a shared universe, with one being a AAA title and the other being something of a smaller experience. This news comes by way of an interview Gamesindustry.biz held with Remedy CEO, Tero Virtala, who explained what Remedy's multiple development teams are working on. There are four teams in total working on five different games and one of those four teams is working on two titles  funded by Epic Games . [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=control-awe-dlc-screenshot&captions=true"] "When we were focused on just creating one single story, I don't think we were utilising enough of all the hard work we did on creating the backgrounds for these worlds," Virtala told Gamesindustry.biz. "With Control, we took the first step in giving players more reasons to spend more time in the world, explore them and that's been successful." "With the project we'

IGN UK Podcast #582: Outriders Is an Electro-Freaking Good Time

Cardy, Matt and Joe have been having a great time with the demo for new looter-shooter Outriders and all the Electro Freaks that dwell inside. A new Aliens game has been announced so they discuss what they'd like to see from Aliens: Fireteam, plus Cardy has played new Annapurna puzzler Maquette which is short, sweet and available for free on PS Plus this month. There's also too much time dedicated the dying art of conker warfare. All of this before a spoiler-filled WandaVision chat right at the end of the podcast. We also enjoyed last week's Endless Search so much that we've just decided to do it again. Remember, if you want to get in touch with the podcast, please do: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast #582: Outriders Is an Electro-Freaking Good Time [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=ign-uk-podcast-episode-500-photos&captions=true"] IGN UK Podcast #581: BlizzCon and State of Play Post-Mortems IGN UK Podcast

Pokemon Face-Off: Which Pocket Monster Is the Very Best?

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Ever since Pokemon's first games debuted on February 27, 1996, it has been one of the most popular franchises in not only gaming but in all of entertainment. So this year we are celebrating Pokemon's 25th anniversary by asking you to decide which Pokemon is the very best . Is Pikachu your favorite? How about Charizard or Blastoise? We've selected 200 of the most popular Pokemon to "Face-Off" against each other two at a time. Will you choose Greninja over Mewtwo? Or Mimikyu over Dragonite? The choice is yours... Click on the image below to get started! What is a Face-Off? Like the name suggests, a Face-Off pits two things against one another and you decide which one is the superior of the two. In this case, you are voting to determine who the very best Pokemon is. It's possible to see certain Pokemon multiple times so you can keep voting for your favorites to ensure they get ranked higher than the rest. IGN's resident team of Pokemaniacs pre-selected 200

Diablo 2: Resurrected Players Can Import Their Ancient Diablo 2 Save Files

Diablo 2: Resurrected players who still have access to their original Diablo 2 saves will be able to use them in the remaster. In an interview with IGN Middle East , Diablo 2: Resurrected producer Matthew Cederquist confirmed the news, adding that Blizzard brute-forced the feature in and was surprised to find it worked. "Back when we were working on [the remaster], we wondered if the old save files would work and we kind of shoved it in and it worked! And we were like, ‘okay, that’s the best feature ever,'" Cederquist said. This means players will be able to pick up where they left off if they still have access to the files, with all of the audiovisual upgrades exclusive to the remaster in tow. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/02/19/diablo-2-resurrected-reveal-trailer"] The number of people who still have 20 year-old saves to hand is probably pretty slim, but it's a lovely nod to how reverential the team is being about bringing the original gam

Outriders Demo Getting Patch, Legendaries Will Be Harder to Farm

People Can Fly is patching the Outriders demo to address player activity and fix bugs. One major change will make it harder to farm legendary items in the demo after players discovered a 'loot cave' amid other unintended exploits. The full patch notes can be found on Reddit , where a Square Enix representative notes that the popular demo has been downloaded by over 2 million players since its launch on February 25. A backend update is coming later today that will tweak mob health statistics and stop players from farming legendary items with an exploit. This exploit allowed players to load into a mission, loot a trio of chests and repeat. People Can Fly has now made it so that chests will no longer drop legendary loot, and shops and vendors won't feature epic items either. As an alternative, repeat runs of side quests will now offer a chance to drop legendary loot, to incentivize a more above-board method of farming.  The post notes that some of the exploits found were not

Hogwarts Legacy Lead Designer Quits Following YouTube Controversy

Hogwarts Legacy lead designer Troy Leavitt has left developer Avalanche Software and quit the project, following controversy around his YouTube channel. Leavitt became the centre of controversy two weeks ago, when  journalist Liam Robertson  pointed out that the designer had previously uploaded a number of videos in the past that, among other subjects, expressed support for the Gamergate movement and downplayed high-profile cases of sexual harassment. Leavitt has now explained on Twitter  that he has left Avalanche Software, adding that he has "nothing but good things to say about the game, the dev team, and WB Games." In a follow-up , Leavitt says that he felt "absolutely secure" in his position at Avalanche, but made the choice to resign. 1. I have made the decision to part ways with Avalanche Software. I have nothing but good things to say about the game, the dev team, and WB Games. 2. I will be releasing a YouTube Video about this soon on my channel. — Troy Le

Valheim: How to Find Burial Chambers

Looking to summon The Elder? Let IGN guide you through everything you need to know about finding Burial Chambers in the Black Forest biome of Valheim. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/valheim/How_to_Find_Burial_Chambers

Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 Review

Monster trucks are the automotive embodiment of a slightly tipsy dad coming home after a wedding: spirits high but knocking over all the garden gnomes. They’re big, loud, and a little destructive – but lovable oafs, nonetheless. It’s hard to hate a giant, five-ton truck wearing a novelty hat. Monster Jam Steel Titans 2 quaintly leans into this kind of wackiness with a series of large, themed open worlds celebrating a silly yet earnest stable of official trucks shaped like dogs and zombies, but its anticlimactic exploration objectives and the vanilla, chore-like structure of the competitions on offer unfortunately make for a surprisingly boring drive. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://ift.tt/2O6M5ex] The lack of spark is quickly evident. After a bafflingly basic tutorial, I was suddenly and unceremoniously dumped into the first of several open-world environments, leaving me to press pause and shuffle through menus to uncover what I was actually supposed to do. Steel Titans 2

Mario 3D World Complete Guide to Green Stars and Stamp Locations

Don't miss a single green star or stamp location on your adventure through Super Mario 3D World. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/super-mario-3d-world/Walkthrough

We Could Be Closer to Nintendo's Next Console than the Switch's Launch - NVC 550

Welcome to Nintendo Voice Chat! This week, Casey DeFreitas is joined by Brian Altano, Seth Macy, and Tom Marks to celebrate four years of everyone's favorite console-handheld hybrid, the Nintendo Switch. The panel discusses why Breath of the Wild is still the top Switch game four years later, and the outlook for the rest of the system's lifespan. Plus, yet another Switch Pro rumor is swirling around the internet. Stick around to hear about Pyra and Mythra's presentation, Mario items in Animal Crossing, and a whole lot more. Timecodes: 00:00:00 Happy Birthday, Switch! 00:23:30 The new Switch rumors 00:45:30 More news 00:51:04 Games out this week 00:57:52 What we're playing 01:06:06 Question Block! NVC is available on your preferred platform! YouTube Spotify Apple iTunes Stitcher Podbay PlayerFM Podbean You can also Download NVC 550 Directly Here You can listen to NVC on your preferred platform every Thursday at 3pm PT/6pm ET. Have a question for Quest

Marvel's Avengers Increases the XP Grind to Level Up

Leveling up your heroes in Marvel’s Avengers will take longer after Crystal Dynamics announced it will be changing the way XP progression will work. On March 18 the newest DLC character Hawkeye is set to be released alongside the next-gen versions of Marvel’s Avengers. But Crystal Dynamics is also changing up some key progression mechanics along with how random cosmetic drops will work. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/marvels-avengers-next-gen-capabilities-trailer"] In a new developer’s blog , the Marvel’s Avengers team shared that the current XP progression curve “isn’t really a curve at all.” Whereas most RPGs increase the amount of XP required to level up as players get stronger, Marvel’s Avengers’ XP system is linear and static. “This has led to pacing issues, such as skill points currently being rewarded too fast, which may be confusing and overwhelming to newer players,” says Crystal Dynamics in the blog. To fix this, Marvel’s Avengers will begin increasing th

Artifact: Valve Stops Development on Struggling Card Game

Valve has officially stopped development on Artifact, its struggling collectible card game based on the DOTA universe. Valve made the announcement Thursday, citing poor player count following the game’s launch in 2018 and subsequent reboot, Artifact 2.0 beta. “While we're reasonably satisfied we accomplished most of our game-side goals, we haven't managed to get the active player numbers to a level that justifies further development at this time,” the Artifact team writes. “As such, we've made the tough decision to stop development on the Artifact 2.0 Beta.” [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=every-ign-valve-game-review&captions=true"] For those Artifact players still hanging on (or for those who never gave it a shot), Valve is making both versions of Artifact free for all, and players will be able to access all cards for free. Card packs will no longer be available to purchase. For players who purchased card packs

Disgaea 6: Here's What Comes in Each Edition

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Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny finally has a release date--it's coming to Nintendo Switch on June 29. But you don't have to wait to lock in a copy for yourself, because this turn-based strategy sequel is available to preorder at a number of retailers right now ( see it at Amazon ). The game is available to preorder in two physical editions, both of which come with some fun extras for fans of the franchise. Let's get to it, shall we? Preorder Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny Get it at Amazon - $59.99 Get it at Best Buy - $59.99 Get it at GameStop - $59.99 Get it at Target - $59.99 See it on Nintendo eShop - (not yet available) The physical version of Disgaea 6 is called the Unrelenting Edition. It comes with the following items: "Defiance of Dissonance" soundtrack digital download "Behind the Seams" mini art book Reversible coversheet Disgaea 6 Limited Edition Get it at NIS America - $99.99 Available exclusively from the NIS America

GTA Online: Claim Double Rewards in Tons of Modes, PlayStation Plus Bonuses, and Much More

This week in GTA Online, claim double rewards in Air Freight Cargo Sell Missions, Stockpile, Air and Sea Races, and much more. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/gta-5/GTA_Online_Weekly_Updates

Valheim: How to Destroy and Delete Items

Tired of looking at all the item piles on the ground? Learn how to delete and destroy items with just a simple press of a button. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/valheim/How_to_Destroy_Items

Animal Crossing's Community Is Mario-Making Amazing Mushroom Kingdom Creations

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Mario and several of his friends have warp piped their way into Animal Crossing, and the endlessly artistic community has already turned a relatively simple catalog of new Mario furniture items into stunning island designs in a matter of days. If you haven't yet seen it, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is celebrating Mario's 35th anniversary with a slate of new Mario-themed items and costumes added to the game . These include, alongside outfits of Mario, Luigi, Peach, and Wario, a number of decorative items like nothing the game has had before. There are coins that can be "collected" by players, interactable items like Stars and Mushrooms, hovering blocks and giant mushrooms that can have items placed upon them, and most exciting of all -- a Warp Pipe that can transport you instantly to a second Warp Pipe placed elsewhere on your island. So, of course, the Animal Crossing community is already making some  amazing creations, including yes, literal actual platforming cou

Maquette Spoiler-Free Puzzle Guide

This hint system can help you find the answer to all puzzles in Maquette without spoiling the solution. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/maquette/Spoiler-Free_Puzzle_Guide

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Pyra and Mythra Will Be Available Today

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Xenoblade Chronicles 2's Pyra and Mythra will be available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate later today, March 4. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game director Masahiro Sakurai revealed the news during a deep-dive of these latest fighters to join the roster. Mr. Sakurai Presents “Pyra/Mythra”. #SmashBrosUltimate https://t.co/GAP469SIvI — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 4, 2021 Pyra and Mythra will arrive alongside the Cloud Sea of Alrest stage and will be available as part of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Vol. 2 for $29.99 USD or separately for $5.99 USD. While Pyra and Mythra are technically one fighter in the selection screen, players are able to alternate between them at will during battle. Pyra is a much more powerful fighter, while Mythra excels in speed. By switching at opportune times, players will be able to take advantage of each of their strengths and keep their opponents guessing. While Pyra and Mythra were chosen over Rex for DLC Fighters, he does ma

The Climb 2 Review

Climbing is one of those things that works really well in VR with motion controls, but rarely gets more than a moment to shine. The Climb 2, though, is all about it. This is developer Crytek’s second iteration on the idea of scaling large, vertical obstacles, and it’s a major improvement over the original Oculus Rift launch game in terms of controls and level design. And even though climbing sounds pretty basic on its own, the simulated sensation of dizzying heights makes the tension feel real – and The Climb 2 comes with a bump in graphics that shows off what the Oculus Quest 2 can really do when it’s running on all cylinders. Things start off pretty simple. Once you get through its brief tutorial, you’re allowed to swing (pun intended) between any of its five main zones, and within each of those are three different levels that unlock as you beat the last one. Thankfully, it does away with the original’s arbitrary level-gating system that felt entirely out of place and limited your a

Super Nintendo World: Orlando Park Opening Reportedly Delayed to 2025

The opening of a Super Nintendo World theme park in Orlando, Florida has reportedly been delayed by around two years to 2025. The Orlando Sentinel reports that construction work on Universal's upcoming Epic Universe park – which includes a Super Nintendo World area – has recommenced following pandemic-related shutdowns. However Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings told the Sentinel that Universal had now pushed the park's opening to early 2025. Epic Universe construction halted indefinitely last year due to economic uncertainty, but has now begun again. Little is known about the new park, other than that there will be a Super Nintendo World section included. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/12/18/super-nintendo-world-direct-presentation"] Comcast CEO Brian Roberts discussed the Nintendo park at a Morgan Stanley financial conference: “We have high, high hopes for what it means. It’s a whole interactive gaming experience. We’ve been investing in parks and ho