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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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Project L, the League of Legends 'Assist-Based Fighter,' Gets a Gameplay Deep Dive

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Project L, the upcoming League of Legends "assist-based fighter," has received a brand-new gameplay deep dive that shows much more of the upcoming game set in Runeterra. Project L was originally announced in 2019, and Riot Games' Tom and Tony Cannon stopped by Undercity Nights to show the progress the team has made. They were careful to say that this gameplay clip is a "vertical slice" that was built to "hammer out the final look of the game, in advance of actually going in and building all of our content like characters and stages." Tom & @Pond3r reintroduce Project L, an assist-based fighter set in the world of Runeterra. 👊🏽💥💥 Learn More: https://t.co/hg4xAQ8RJV pic.twitter.com/TDVQn2kasR — Riot Games #RiotXArcane 💥 (@riotgames) November 20, 2021 While this may look like a polished demo, Tom confirmed the game would not be shipping in either 2021 or 2022, and that the team still has plenty of work to do until it's ready to...
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Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition Gets Its First Major Update

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Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition has released its first major update and it provides fixes for Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. As detailed by Rockstar, these fixes include everything from "holes in the map" to "issues with character models in cutscenes" to the shockingly awful "issue with rain visual effects" in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. As of this writing, the update is now available on PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One. We will update this story when it is released for Nintendo Switch and PC. This is all part of Rockstar's plan to improve the quality of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition as, according to them, "the updated versions of these classic games did not launch in a state that meets our own standards of quality, or the standards our fans have come to expect." Additionally, Rockstar has gifted everyone who owns Grand T...
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Dot’s Home Is a Small Game Tackling a Mighty Subject: the Black Housing Crisis

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When Evan Narcisse was approached by Rise Home Stories about making the game that would eventually be Dot’s Home, he was already well-acquainted with many of the ways in which housing injustice impacts the Black community in America. Narcisse says he had firsthand experience with gentrification, and knew about redlining and house flipping and the ways in which those actions prioritize prosperity for certain individuals over the stability of a community. And he recalls when his own mother became a naturalized citizen and was able to vote at last, and the ways in which that participation in democracy are tied to home ownership. But he admits there was a lot he didn’t know. He didn’t know what a deed in lieu of foreclosure was, or a community land trust . “I didn't know that you could even think about some of these issues when it comes to housing differently than you already do,” he says. As a part of the Rise Home Stories Project , Dot’s Home belongs to a larger collective...
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Black Friday 2021: Best PS5 SSD Deals in the UK

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Storage issues are a fairly common complaint among next-gen console owners. The 825GB of storage that comes with the PS5 can get eaten up pretty quickly by even a medium-sized collection of games. If you're looking to bolster your PS5 storage space, then Black Friday is the time to do it. Amazon is offering decent savings on a range of PS5 SSDs and heatsinks this Black Friday . Cash in on these deals now and never worry about having to make room on your PS5 again. For more PS5 and PlayStation deals, you can check out our full round-up . Top Pick: WD SN850 1TB With Heatsink Our top pick for the best PS5 SSD deal going this Black Friday is the WD SN850 with built-in heatsink, you can currently grab it for just £167.98. The drive utilises PCle Gen-4 technology and boasts very impressive read speeds of up to 700mbp/s. No need to shell out any extra cash on a heatsink either, the built-in one allows you to push the boundaries of your gaming experience. Top Pick: ADATA S70 BLADE 1...
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Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Review

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Developer Game Freak has been doggedly committed to churning out a Pokémon game nearly every year for more than a decade now, but it has seemingly conceded it can’t do it all anymore. For the latest Pokémon remakes, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, it put one of the world’s best-known game series into the hands of a support studio many had never even heard of: ILCA. So what does a Pokémon remake look like without Game Freak in the driver’s seat? Turns out it looks a lot like the Pokémon game that Game Freak made, tip to Tail Whip, without the adventurous differences that defined prior remakes. Past Game Freak remakes such as Pokémon Let’s Go , HeartGold and SoulSilver , and Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire have tried, for better or worse, to be ambitious and bold with their reinventions as they revitalized what is now ancient Pokémon history for a new generation. Perhaps because this set of remakes is in different hands with more at stake, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are n...
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Black Friday: Walmart Will Offer PS5 and Xbox Consoles Online November 22

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It's been over a year since the PS5 and Xbox consoles released, and they still don't seem any easier to buy. However, Walmart is giving you another chance to get your hands on a PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S on Monday, November 22. Here's what we know about PS5 and Xbox availability at Walmart so far. When to Get a PS5 and Xbox at Walmart for Black Friday In the Walmart Black Friday flyer (see below), the mega-retailer is advertising online availability for both versions of the PS5 and both versions of the latest Xbox on November 22. What we don't know is what TIME the availability will happen. Walmart has been really good about giving everyone a heads-up ahead of time for its console drops, and it also rolls them out in 10-minute increments to deter scalpers and spread out the inventory. How to Get a PS5 or Xbox at Walmart for Black Friday As mentioned before, the consoles will ONLY be available online. Walmart has advertised paid Walmart+ memb...
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Game Scoop! 652: The GTA Trilogy Deserves So Much Better

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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 Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition, Halo Infinite, Saints Row, 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/gamescoop652
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Hideki Kamiya Apologizes to Fans and Microsoft For Scalebound Cancellation

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One of the most highly anticipated exclusive titles for Xbox One and PC was Scalebound, which unceremoniously got canceled in January 2017. Platinum Games director Hideki Kamiya is now apologizing for the game's development. In a new interview with the YouTube channel, Cutscenes , Kamiya shed some new light on Scalebound's cancelation. He had the desire to make a high-end, photorealistic game. That meant Platinum Games had to improve its graphical abilities as the next step in modern game creation. "I’m sorry to the players who looked forward to it, and moreover I’m sorry to Microsoft who had placed their trust in us as a business partner," Kamiya said. "I want to apologize both as a creator and as a member of Platinum Games." Kamiya said that he loved fantasy worlds with swords, magic, and dragons growing up. He also played classic PC games like Sorcerian and Hydlide, so that's where he got the idea to center Scalebound around a young man fighting...
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Original Versions of the GTA Trilogy to Be Relisted for Sale on PC

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Rockstar's definitive edition of the GTA Trilogy had a, um, not so great launch last week , and now Rockstar is responding by giving everyone back the original trilogy on PC. You know, the one with surprisingly fewer bugs. In a blog post today , Rockstar apologized for the numerous technical issues plaguing the remakes, acknowledging that they hadn't met standards, and that the studio was planning to "address the technical issues and to improve each game going forward," beginning with an update in the coming days. In the meantime though, Rockstar went further to acknowledge that maybe it ought not have removed the original, non-definitive edition trilogy from storefronts last month ahead of the definitive edition's release, and so it's returning the original Grand Theft Auto III, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas to the Rockstar Store in a bundle. They're also giving the bundle out for free to anyone who purchases the De...
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GTA Trilogy Remasters to Be Patched, First Update Coming Within Days

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Rockstar Games has announced that it will be taking steps to improve the quality of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition starting with the first Title Update which will be released in the coming days. In a new blog post , Rockstar says that "The updated versions of these classic games did not launch in a state that meets our own standards of quality, or the standards our fans have come to expect." To this end, Rockstar will address the technical issues in the trilogy. The hope is that with each update "the games will reach the level of quality that they deserve to be." Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition is a collection of remasters that includes Grand Theft Auto 3, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. While these games have been updated with newer graphics, players have discovered multiple bugs and other noticeable graphical imperfections. Bugs range from visual oddities to AI difficulties . On...
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Halo Infinite Shows Off Its Upcoming Multiplayer Events

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343 Industries has revealed further information about the upcoming limited-time events coming as part of Halo Infinite's first multiplayer season, Heroes of Reach. Shown off by the official Halo account on Twitter (below), the studio shared further information about the different events that Halo fans can expect in the game over the coming months. "With our 20th Anniversary event wrapping on Monday, Nov. 22, we wanted to look ahead at what’s to come. Draw your blades for Fracture: Tenrai, arriving next week," said 343 on Twitter. Events with free content are an integral part of #HaloInfinite ’s MP seasons - and, with our 20th Anniversary event wrapping on Monday, Nov. 22, we wanted to look ahead at what’s to come. Draw your blades for Fracture: Tenrai, arriving next week! (And that's just for starters.) pic.twitter.com/chiQiQR2pt — Halo (@Halo) November 19, 2021 Although the Fracture: Tenrai event has been confirmed as the first that fans will encounter thi...
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The First Halo Infinite Craig Meme Easter Egg Has Been Discovered

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Craig, the unfortunate Brute who fans turned into a meme following his low-quality depiction in a Halo Infinite trailer last year, has been discovered as an Easter Egg inside the game for the first time. The first sighting of a Craig Easter Egg in Halo Infinite was made by YouTuber Mint Blitz when he came across a shrine to the character during the content creator's early access playthrough of the game's single-player campaign. You can check out the Easter Egg, and how to get to it, in our video below: As noted by Mint Blitz, the developer has left a number of references to the brute, which can be found on top of the tower at the start of the game's fourth mission. While Craig's first outing saw him taking shots to the body during last year's gameplay reveal trailer, it seems that 343 recognised that a change in profession was much-needed for the calm-faced brute. Navigating your way to the top of the building at the start of the game's fourth campaign m...
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IGN UK Podcast #619: Bustin' Ghosts and Spartans

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Microsoft surprised us all with the launch of Halo Infinite's multiplayer this week, and Cardy, Jesse, and Matt have been getting into the Spartan groove by spanking as many people as possible. But not content with just giving opinions on the likes of Slayer and Capture the Flag, we've also got thoughts on the Halo Infinite campaign, which Matt has played the first chunk of. Beyond Halo chat, we've also got a few bones to pick with the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy, which hasn't exactly revitalised our nostalgia for the PS2-era of GTA. Balancing that out, we've got chat about Ghostbusters: Afterlife and the new Radiohead Kid A Mnesia Exhibition, a strange musical museum on PC and PS5. Want to submit your own Endless Search, food opinion, or a bit of other nonsense? Feel free to get in touch with the podcast at: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast #619: Bustin' Ghosts and Spartans IGN UK Podcast #618: The PS3 vs Wii Hidden Gem Face-Off IGN UK Podcast #617:...
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Forza Horizon 5 Had 'The Biggest First Week in Xbox History'

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Microsoft has confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 has seen the biggest launch of any Xbox title in the history of the company, with 10 million players jumping into Playground Games' beautifully reimagined Mexican landscape within its first week. In a tweet from the official Forza Horizon Twitter account (below), the company confirmed that it was the biggest launch for a game in Xbox history, obviously meaning it's broken those records for Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Studios games, too. Thank you to the more than 10M #ForzaHorizon5 fans for the biggest first week in @Xbox history and @XboxGamePass EVER. GG! pic.twitter.com/WXZawEvBkO — Forza Horizon (@ForzaHorizon) November 19, 2021 Prior to the announcement, Xbox boss Phil Spencer also recently revealed that the game had experienced the largest launch day of any Xbox Game Studios game ever . The open-world racing game amassed over 4.5 million players in its launch week where it also featured peak concurrent player count ...
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Xbox: All the Best Black Friday Deals

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Black Friday lands on November 26 this year, but the official Black Friday deals have already begun. Best Buy's Black Friday sale has started in earnest, and Amazon is price-matching most of the deals. It won't be long until Walmart and Target's big sales kick off, either. So if you're looking to save some cash on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S games or accessories, you've come to the right place. We're tracking all the best Xbox Black Friday deals below. And if you're in the market for non-Xbox-related deals, we have you covered with our best Black Friday deals mega-post. But for all things Xbox, let's get to it. Best Black Friday Xbox Deals These are our favorite early Black Friday deals available right now. Check back often, because they'll change as deals expire and new deals come available Xbox Black Friday Game Deals The deals have begun. In my opinion Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy was a massively overlooked game. And eve...
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Best Black Friday Deals in the UK: PS Plus for £33, Far Cry 6 for £40

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Black Friday 2021 is right around the corner, and it's set to be bigger than ever in the UK this year. Early deals are already in full swing for the biggest shopping event of the year, including 3-months of Audible for 99p, £40 off New Apple AirPods Pro , and £600 off LG OLED 4K TVs perfect for PS5. We'll be updating this page constantly over the next month, so keep it bookmarked or head on over to @IGNUKDeals on Twitter for constant updates. Here are the absolute best Black Friday deals in the UK. Hot Black Friday Deals (Our Favourites) AD: Save Up to £90 on Facebook Portal Devices Black Friday: Amazon Fire TV Stick Deals Amazon are offering up to 50% off of their nifty Fire TV sticks this Black Friday. All three models come with Alexa voice remote and stream in HD. Black Friday: Deals on PS5 Games Black Friday: Best PS5 SSD Deals Black Friday: Get 12 Months of PS Plus At Reduced Price Black Friday: Best Amazon Subscription Deals Best Black Friday V...
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No, Cyberpunk 2077 Isn't Coming to Xbox Game Pass

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CD Projekt Red has clarified that the studio currently has no plans to bring the game to Xbox Game Pass, despite rumours suggesting that it might be on its way to the subscription service. In response to speculation (as reported by VGC) that the game may be on its way to Game Pass, CD Projekt Red's Global PR Director, Radek Grabowksi confirmed that this isn't the case. "I just thought I'll chime in to say that there are no Game Pass plans for Cyberpunk 2077," confirmed Grabowski on the social media platform. I just thought I'll chime in to say that there are no Game Pass plans for Cyberpunk 2077. — Radek (@gamebowski) November 19, 2021 Initial speculation that the game might be heading to Game Pass surfaced after a recent marketing video for Xbox Cloud Gaming on consoles appeared to show a brief snippet of the game. This led to people theorise that the game might be coming to the platform as players accessing Cloud Gaming on consoles are currently re...
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GTA 6: Fans Think Rockstar Snuck a First Screenshot Into GTA Trilogy

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A single image of a house in the remastered version of GTA: San Andreas has sparked fan speculation that it is, in fact, the first screenshot of Grand Theft Auto 6. Posted on GTA Forums , the image is found among photos on the wall of San Andreas' UFO-themed Lil' Probe'Inn and, somewhat appropriately, has kicked off a new conspiracy theory – that Rockstar has surreptitiously tucked the first image of GTA 6 into its latest remasters. The image, which you can see in the tweet below (both as an in-game screenshot and an artificially uprezzed version), simply shows a front-on view of a nondescript house, albeit with a UFO hanging above it. The intrigue comes from the fact that even the most ardent GTA fans can't seem to locate where that house model has come from. Another #GTATrilogy mystery hunt. The Lil' Probe'Inn has an unidentified house amongst the UFO photo display... GTAVI? (jk) (or am I, where is this from?) Credit to ArthurZussman, mussefar03 and m...
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Black Friday 2021: Best PS5 and PlayStation Deals in the UK

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PlayStation players have been eagerly awaiting Black Friday for several months now, and we're almost there. There are few better times to grab yourself some amazing deals on PlayStation games, accessories, and subscriptions. You can even get 12-Months of PlayStation Plus for just £32.99 right now ( see here ). We've compiled some of the best deals going on games and SSDs for your PS5 this Black Friday. There's also some exciting news regarding PS Plus that you won't want to miss out on. TL;DR - Our Favourite Deals Black Friday: Get 12 Months of PS Plus At Reduced Price If you've been putting off getting a PS Plus subscription for a while, now's your chance to grab one at a reduced price. Amazon are offering a 12 month PS Plus subscription for just £32.99, down from the standard price of £49.99. A PS Plus subscription gives you access to new titles every month that you can play for free. You'll also get access to online multiplayer features and exclu...
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Halo Infinite Campaign Co-op and Forge Mode Releases Pushed Back

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Halo Infinite won't be getting a co-op option for Campaign mode until May 2022 at the earliest, and Forge mode will be even further down the line. Speaking to Eurogamer , 343 head of creative Joseph Staten confirmed that the game's extension of Halo Infinite Season 1 means the two much-requested features have been delayed. When 343 announced that Campaign co-op and Forge would not be in the launch game , it made clear that the former would drop during Season 2, and the latter in Season 3. Staten confirmed that, with Season 1 now taking place for around 6 months instead of the planned 3, that means those modes have also been pushed back. Season 2 should begin in May 2022, with Season 3 likely to be around August/September. Staten couldn't offer firm release dates for either, however: "We can't commit to any hard dates right now, because as we're seeing with this multiplayer beta, other things might move up in the priority stack for us. If it turns out th...
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New Earthworm Jim TV Series Is In the Works

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In today's edition of "who asked for this?," Variety reports that an Earthworm Jim TV series is in the works at Interplay Entertainment, the current owners of the franchise. Interplay released a 2-minute teaser trailer featuring Earthworm Jim in a tongue-in-cheek "Behind-the-Music" like interview describing his history as a spacefaring adventurer. The series, titled "Earthworm Jim: Beyond the Groovy," reportedly follows Earthworm Jim's adventures fighting evil from planet to planet throughout the galaxy, with each planet featuring a different race of anthropomorphic animal-like aliens. Earthworm Jim's ultimate goal is to get back to his home planet, you guessed it, Earth. Interplay is launching efforts to develop new TV series and films with a new division of the company. Interplay is working with Passion Pictures, which has produced various animated short films and commercials, such as two episodes of "Love, Death, and Robots,...
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Babylon's Fall: The First Preview

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With the ongoing popularity of “Games as a Service” titles, more and more companies are trying to create their version of the model that will gain traction and grow over time. In collaboration with renowned developer Platinum Games, Square Enix has attempted to do this with Babylon’s Fall, which takes place in a more fantastical setting. While the combat feels fresh and new – right according to Platinum’s reputation – Babylon’s Fall is otherwise shaping up to be a fundamental mess with based features being absent or convoluted. It thus far adds up to create a sluggish, boorish rut that needs much more time to hone in and focus on what it wants to be, or else it will be dead on arrival. In Babylon’s Fall you play as a Sentinel, a customizable warrior chosen by a relic known as the Gideon Coffin. You’re given the power to fight against the looming threats in a grand standing tower titled The Ziggurat. Each quest will advance you higher until you inevitably hit the summit. With my play...
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