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Earn more legendary weapons and armor to get the best gear possible in Outriders with these tips. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/outriders/How_to_Get_Legendary_Weapons_and_Armor

Immortals Fenyx Rising - The Lost Gods DLC Release Date Announced

Ubisoft has revealed that Immortals Fenyx Rising - The Lost Gods DLC will be released on April 22, 2021. Immortals Fenyx Rising - The Lost Gods DLC is the final expansion in the game's Season Pass and features a new hero named Ash, who was chosen by Fenyx to bring back the lost gods. This new chapter will also feature top-down gameplay and all-new brawler combat, which will be a departure from Immortal Fenyx Rising's third-person camera view. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/11/17/immortals-fenyx-rising-post-launch-and-season-pass-trailer"] Ash must travel to the Pyrite Island to reunite these lost gods, which include Poseidon and Hades, who all left Olympus after a falling out with Zeus. More details about The Lost Gods DLC will be released closer to its release date, but fans can start a primer quest right now in the northeast of the main game's Golden Isle. This will provide a preview of the challenge to come and rewards that can be carried over ...

Here's When You Can Play the Resident Evil Village Demo Today

PlayStation users can spend 30 minutes surviving Resident Evil Village today, but only for a limited time. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/resident-evil-8-village/8_Hours_in_Village_Demo

Amazon Cancels Its Lord of the Rings MMORPG

Amazon has canceled its Lord of the Rings MMORPG that was first announced in 2019. As reported by Bloomberg, the game was in development at Amazon Games Studios alongside China-based Leyou Technologies Holdings Ltd, which was purchased by Tencent Holdings Ltd. in December 2020. The contract negotiations between Amazon and Tencent were said to have caused a dispute that eventually led to the game's cancellation. An Amazon spokesperson confirmed that, following Tencent's acquisition of Leyou, that it had "been unable to secure terms to proceed with this title at this time." The team will be shifted to other projects, and Amazon shared its disappointment in not being able to bring this project to the world. “We love the Lord of the Rings IP, and are disappointed that we won’t be bringing this game to customers," a spokesperson for Amazon said. Developing... source https://www.ign.com/articles/amazon-cancels-its-the-lord-of-the-rings-mmorpg

A Complete Guide to Monster Hunter Rise

Whether you're after beginner's guides, helpful tips and tricks, monster strategies, or much more, IGN has you covered in our complete guide to Monster Hunter Rise. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/monster-hunter-rise/Main_Page

The Games We're Excited for Right Now

Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Tina Amini, Sam Claiborn, and Justin Davis -- are discussing topics like the games they're excited for right now, how their gaming tastes have matured, the future of arcades, and more. And, of course, they play Video Game 20 Questions. 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-621-the-games-were-excited-for-right-now

Outriders Review

Now that I’ve had time to fully blast my way through Outriders, it’s time for our final review – we appreciate your patience! Now, People Can Fly’s gritty, blood-and-guts take on the co-op looter-shooter RPG genre definitely delivers great action that’s kicked up a notch by impressive sci-fi super powers, some cool world design, and a pretty satisfying loot grind. At the same time, an occasionally clunky interface, some persistent bugs, and a messy story make it seem less like a big-budget science-fiction epic and more like a guilty pleasure Sy-Fy Channel™ original series. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/outriders-playstation-vs-xbox-vs-pc-performance-review"] That’s not necessarily a bad thing, of course - sure, SyFy might be responsible for Defiance and Hunters, but it also gave us modern classics like Battlestar Galactica and... The Expanse is pretty good, too! (It had to be saved from cancelation by Amazon Prime Video, but that’s beside the point! ) Outriders ...

Sea of Thieves: Season 2 Patch Notes, Update Sizes, and More

Catch up on the latest changes to Sea of Thieves with this guide. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/sea-of-thieves/Season_2

Monster Hunter Rise: 52 Essential Tips and Tricks

From general quick tips to crafting and buddy-related tips, IGN has you covered with a complete list of over 50 essential tips and tricks to help you get started in Monster Hunter Rise. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/monster-hunter-rise/52_Essential_Tips_and_Tricks

How to Transfer PS5 Games To and From External Storage

With the new PlayStation 5 update, you can now move PS5 games you aren't playing to external storage, or copy them back much faster than downloading them all over again. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/playstation-5/How_to_Move_Games_to_Extended_Storage

Mario Kart 8 Is Now the Best-Selling Racing Game in US History

Mario Kart 8, which includes the Wii U original and Nintendo Switch's Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, has become the best-selling racing game in US history. As reported by The NPD Group's Mat Piscatella, Mario Kart 8 has finally surpassed Mario Kart Wii, which was released in 2008. While we don't know the exact sales numbers in the US, Mario Kart 8 was originally released on the Wii U in 2014 and has sold 8.45 million units globally as of September 30, 2020. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe was released on the Switch in 2017 and has, as of December 31, 2020, sold 33.41 million units globally. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2017/04/20/mario-kart-8-deluxe-review"] Mario Kart Wii, on the other hand, has sold 37.38 million units as of September 30, 2020. While both Mario Kart 8s have sold more than Mario Kart Wii at 41.86 million units globally, this is one of the first confirmations that Mario Kart 8 has surpassed Mario Kart Wii in the US. Fun Fact: Mario Kart 8, Mario Kart 8 ...

LEGO Mario Firmware Update Makes Him Start Calling for Luigi

Following a firmware update this week, LEGO Mario has began calling out for his long-lost brother Luigi, who has yet to get the official LEGO treatment. As reported by Eurogamer, footage of this clever, if a bit haunting bit of marketing appeared on Twitter thanks to those like @AyliffeMakit, which shows LEGO Mario waking up from a nap and calling out for Luigi. IGN has confirmed that this does work, and it will occur if you update LEGO Mario's firmware, let him go to sleep after a minute or so, and then wake him up. It took me about 20 tries to get the Luigi call-out, so keep at it! In a clever, if a bit haunting bit of marketing, LEGO Mario is now calling out for his long-lost brother Luigi, who has yet to get the LEGO treatment! Looks like the Year of Luigi is back! (But in all reality LEGO Luigi should be announced soon!) @NintendoAmerica @LEGO_Group pic.twitter.com/UCmgptMZyY — Adam Bankhurst (@AdamBankhurst) April 16, 2021 Responding to a Facebook comment on a video a...

IGN UK Podcast #588: Resident Evil Season is Here

The Firm™ are back and here to talk all about the Resident Evil announcements from this week. Cardy, Joe and Dale discuss Resident Evil Village, the return of the Mercenaries mode and Resident Evil 4 being remade for VR. Plus, we talk about which games we'd like to see get the "Snyder Cut" treatment as well as Cardy telling you why you should watch Judas and the Black Messiah. Last week's Endless Search returns but this time it's Joe and Dale guessing how many hours Cardy has spent in a selection of games. Some of them have been played for a hideous amount. You have been warned. Remember, if you want to get in touch with the podcast, please do: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast #588: Resident Evil Season is Here [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=ign-uk-podcast-episode-500-photos&captions=true"] IGN UK Podcast #587: The Zemo Dance and The Winter Soldier IGN UK Podcast #586: Godzilla vs Kong vs Mega Brai...

PS5 Breaks Another Huge US Sales Record

In its first five months on the market, The PlayStation 5 has become the fastest-selling console in U.S. history in both unit and dollar sales. As revealed by The NPD Group's Mat Piscatella, this news arrives one month after the PS5 became the fastest-selling console in U.S. history in dollar sales. Despite that new record, the Nintendo Switch has continued its reign as the best selling hardware platform in both units and dollars during March 2021. However, the PS5 did rank first in hardware dollar sales in Q1 2021. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-best-ps5-games&captions=true"] March video game hardware dollar sales as a whole were 47% higher than they were in March 2020, and set a March record of $680 million. Year-to-date hardware spending has totaled $1.4 billion, which is also an increase of 81% year-over-year. As for games, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War returned to the top spot in March 2021, while also securin...

Genshin Impact PS5 Version Release Date Announced

Genshin Impact developer miHoYo has said that the game will officially launch on PS5 on April 28. In a press release, we learned that the PlayStation 5 version of free-to-play open-world RPG Genshin Impact will be made available on April 28th, alongside the game’s 1.5 update, titled “Beneath the Light of Jadite.” The game was playable on PlayStation 5 prior to this point, but native support for the console had not been implemented. This means that PS5 Genshin Impact players will see ”enhanced visuals and game performance” upon its launch. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/04/16/genshin-impact-version-15-beneath-the-light-of-jadeite-trailer"] As for the content of the 1.5 update, it will delve ”into the history of Liyue with Zhongli” and introduce new playable characters called Eula and Yanfei. Eula is a five-star character wielding a claymore, and Yanfei is a four-star Pyro who wields a catalyst. New enemies will also be brought to the game with the 1.5 update an...

Square Enix Says It's Not for Sale After Acquisition Rumours

Square Enix has said that it will not consider selling the company, and has not received any offers after a report claimed 'multiple' potential buyers were interested in an acquisition. CTFN reported that two bankers had indicated that several potential buyers were interested in purchasing the developer/publisher behind Final Fantasy and Outriders. Bloomberg Japan then reported the news, which led Square Enix to respond. "Bloomberg has reported today that there is interest from several buyers to acquire Square Enix," reads a press release . "However, this report is not based on any announcement by Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. We do not consider selling off the company or any part of its businesses, nor have we received any offer from any third party to acquire the company or any part of its businesses." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/16/final-fantasy-16-reveal-trailer"] It is of course possible that both sides of this story a...

Hitman Developer Opens New Studio to Work on Hitman, Project 007, and an Unannounced Game

Hitman series developer IO Interactive has opened a new Barcelona studio, which will work on Hitman, Project 007, and "an unannounced new IP." Revealed in a blog post on the IOI website , IOI Barcelona will be the company’s third studio after IOI Copenhagen in Denmark and IOI Malmo in Sweden. IOI Barcelona will work on all of IOI’s ongoing projects. "All three of the IO Interactive studios are treated as Elite studios and will each make a significant impact to ongoing development and publishing efforts across all projects," reads a press release. The Spanish studio will be located in the centre of Barcelona, and hopes to establish a studio culture “that will attract top talent from around the world.“ The blog post also comments broadly on the studio’s future projects: “With more to come from the Hitman universe, developing and publishing the first James Bond origin story and a brand new IP in active development, the future for IO Interactive is as exciting as it has...

Outriders: How to Get More Titanium

Power up your epic and legendary gear using titanium by obtaining large amounts using these tips in Outriders. source https://www.ign.com/wikis/outriders/How_to_Farm_Titanium

Now We Know Why Tingle Appears So Much in Wind Waker

Tingle seems to love the ocean. How else to explain his steady presence in The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker , where the peculiar sprite continually pops up to aid (or hamper) Link's quest with items like the Tingle Tuner? Heck, he even has his very own island. In today's sprawling interview with IGN, which you should absolutely go read , outgoing developer Takaya Imamura explained Tingle's outsized presence in Wind Waker. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2013/09/17/the-legend-of-zelda-wind-waker-hd-video-review"] "I was helping out on The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker when it was still in its planning phase, but at the same time I was working on Star Fox Adventures with Rare, and I ended up having to focus on the latter," Imamura explained, laughing. "So If you ever wondered why Tingle appears so often in Wind Waker, now you know why." Tingle had already appeared in Majora's Mask and Oracle of Ages , but his stint in Wind Wak...

Ex-Nintendo Designer Says F-Zero Isn't Dead, It's Just 'Hard to Bring Back'

Takaya Imamura, the now-retired Nintendo artist and designer who helped create The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and characters like Captain Falcon and Fox McCloud, has said that while F-Zero isn't dead, it is a series that is "hard to bring back" without a "grand idea." Imamura spoke to IGN about his 30-year career at Nintendo , and he revealed that he considers F-Zero GX to be "the ultimate F-Zero." However, 2003's F-Zero GX is 18 years old and is the last console F-Zero game to be released. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2011/04/14/f-zero-gx-gameplay"] While many Nintendo franchises have lived on with new entries, F-Zero has been quiet for nearly two decades, although it wasn't for lack of trying. “Of course, I’ve thought about it many times, but without a grand new idea, it’s hard to bring it back,” Imamura says. Despite that, Imamura reassures us that the F-Zero series isn't dead, even with him no longer bein...

The Man Who Invented Majora's Mask Reflects on 30 Years at Nintendo

After 32 years, Takaya Imamura has left Nintendo. Imamura was a key development team member on classic games like Star Fox, F-Zero and The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask, and his retirement became a topic of conversation throughout the industry when he announced it on Twitter back in January. IGN was lucky enough to sit down with Imamura for a lengthy talk about his career with the legendary video game company. As of today, Imamura has become a professor at the International Professional University of Technology in Osaka , a new college that opened this April. While teaching CG Animation and video game development, Imamura is working on his own manga in his free time. He is also open to the idea of working on smaller indie games as a freelance developer. 32 years in a single job is a long time. When asked how he looks back on such a defining period of his life, Imamura needs some time to find an answer. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="602"] Takay...

Resident Evil Village: Here's What Comes in Each Edition

Resident Evil Village is set to release for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on May 7, 2021. If you buy the PS4 or Xbox One version, the next-gen upgrade is free within the same console family. It will also be available in several editions, so read on to see what comes in each. You can preorder the game now ( see it on Amazon , and in the UK ). Preorder Resident Evil Village (Standard Edition) PS4 (includes free PS5 upgrade) 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 Get it at Amazon UK - £59.99 PS5 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 Get it at Amazon UK - £59.99 Xbox One / Series X Get it at Amazon - $59.99 Get it at Best Buy - $59.99 Get it at GameStop - $59.99 Get it at Microsoft Store (digital) - $59.99 Get it at Amazon UK - £59.99 The standard ed...

Resident Evil Village Resolution and Framerate Revealed for Consoles

Capcom has revealed the output resolution and expected framerate for Resident Evil Village on consoles, confirming that PS5 and Xbox Series X will be able to run the game at 4K/60 FPS with Ray Tracing turned off. As spotted by Wario64 on Twitter, the official Resident Evil Village page shared a breakdown of each platform, and they are as follows; [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/04/15/resident-evil-village-story-trailer-2"] PlayStation 5 - 4K HDR/60 FPS PlayStation 5 (With Ray Tracing) - 4K HDR/45 FPS Xbox Series X - 4K HDR/60 FPS Xbox Series X (With Ray Tracing) - 4K HDR/45 FPS Xbox Series S - 1440p HDR/45 FPS Xbox Series S (With Ray Tracing) - 1440p HDR/30 FPS PlayStation 4 Pro - 1080p/60 FPS PlayStation 4 Pro (In High Resolution) - 4K HDR/30 FPS PlayStation 4 - 900p/45 FPS Xbox One X - 1080p/60 FPS Xbox One X (In High Resolution) - 4K HDR/30 FPS Xbox One - 900p/30 FPS Stadia - 1080p/60 FPS or 4K 60 FPS (4K is upscaled using dynamic...

Resident Evil Showcase: Everything Announced Including Resident Evil 4 VR

Capcom's latest Resident Evil Showcase not only gave us a new look at the upcoming Resident Evil Village and shared that a new demo is on the way, but it also officially revealed that Resident Evil 4 VR will be soon making its way to the Oculus Quest 2. The Resident Evil Showcase also featured a few other announcements, and we've gathered each and every one here for you. Resident Evil 4 VR Announced for Oculus Quest 2 [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/04/15/resident-evil-4-vr-announced"] Capcom has announced that Resident Evil 4 is getting a full VR port for the Oculus Quest 2. This version of RE 4 will be in first-person, and while more details will be revealed on April 21 during the Oculus Games Showcase, a short gameplay teaser showed things like Leon holding weapons, interacting with a virtual attache case, and using a virtual hand-crank for one of the puzzles. Resident Evil Village's Gameplay Demo Arrives Next Week for PlayStation Owners, Earl...

Resident Evil 4 VR for Oculus Quest 2 Announced

Resident Evil 4 is coming to VR. Capcom announced the critically-acclaimed installment is getting a full VR port for the Oculus Quest 2 . It’s been 16 years since Resident Evil 4 was first released on consoles, and although it’s received several HD ports since, Resident Evil 4 is now jumping to a new format. Resident Evil 4 VR is being developed in collaboration with Capcom, Facebook, and Armature Studios for a new spin on Resident Evil 4. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/04/15/resident-evil-4-vr-announced"] The biggest change is that Resident Evil 4 VR will be in first-person, like many of the biggest VR games. Players can hold weapons in their hands and interact with the world first-hand. Facebook is keeping details under wraps for now, though the short gameplay footage showed things like Leon holding weapons, interacting with a virtual attache case, and using a virtual hand-crank for one of the puzzles. Resident Evil 4 is a popular entry into the Resident Ev...

Here's When You Can Play the Next Resident Evil Village Demo

Capcom has announced the dates for the first series of multiplatform demos for Resident Evil Village. Unlike the Maiden demo exclusive to PS5, this demo will come to all platforms, though PlayStation owners will get a head start. The upcoming gameplay demo will be available for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Steam, and Google Stadia. PS4 and PS5 owners will have access to the demo weeks ahead of the other platforms and may stream their experience online. The Maiden demo told a standalone story in Resident Evil Village, but the multiplatform demo is more focused on gameplay. This demo lets players explore both the village and castle portions of the game for one hour. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/04/15/resident-evil-village-story-trailer-2"] Players can decide how to split their time between the two portions, whether that’s an even 30 minute split between Village and Castle, or however else you’d like to divvy time between the two. Here are the dates for t...

Resident Evil Village New Story Trailer Is All About Ethan Winters

Capcom revealed a new trailer for Resident Evil Village today for the Resident Evil showcase. It naturally featured everyone’s favorite Lady Demitrescu , better known as the Very Tall Vampire Lady, but it also focuses on Ethan Winters, who returns as the protagonist. The new narrative trailer reveals more about Resident Evil 8’s titular village, which isn't like Resident Evil 4's den of villainy. There appear to be seemingly innocent villagers trying to live their lives here, while a figure named Mother Miranda appears to be important within the village. And it wouldn't be a Resident Evil game if there weren't some references to the Umbrella Corporation, either. Check out the new trailer below. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2021/04/15/resident-evil-village-story-trailer-2"] As previously revealed, Ethan is searching for his baby daughter who was seemingly kidnapped by Chris Redfield. His rescue mission takes him to a village overrun by werewolves a...

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