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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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Freshly Frosted Has Me Dreaming Colorful Donut Dreams

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I first played Freshly Frosted at night, for a few hours before bed. I went to sleep, and dreamt of donuts. The next morning, I woke up and instantly went out to buy a dozen. I couldn’t get the idea of warm, neat, colorful, sweet donuts out of my mind. Fundamentally, Freshly Frosted sounds like it’s less about donuts and more like it’s about machines. It’s a puzzle game about laying down tracks of conveyor belts that will get donuts from point A to point B. Along the way, they can pass by machinery that will apply, in order: frosting, sprinkles, whipped cream, and cherry toppings, with each level requesting a certain amount of donuts with specific toppings. So it might ask for a plain, two frosted, and one with whipped cream, but you’ll need to apply frosting and sprinkles before the whipped cream can be added. The puzzles grow increasingly complex, adding more topping stations, tricks like merging conveyor belts, and of course, more donuts. It’s all very mechanical sounding, when y...
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The Weirdest Devices That Can Play Doom, Including a LEGO Brick And An ATM

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Doom is one of the most influential video games of all time, but surely its creators had no idea how their work would eventually be immortalized. id Software's 1993 first-person shooter helped define the genre when it first released on PC. Now, its reach has gone far beyond PC, launching on everything from handhelds, to smartphones, to modern consoles, to... a LEGO brick? " Will it run Doom? " is a longstanding internet challenge where modders and programmers attempt to get the game to run on any device imaginable. When you ask the question, "Will it run Doom?", the answer is — more often than not — yes. Below you'll find a list of some of the wackiest devices that can run Doom... with visual and gameplay quality varying greatly depending on the gadget. Everything Is Awesome, Including Doom Running on a LEGO Brick In what may be the smallest possible way to play Doom, Twitter user James Brown actually got the game running on a LEGO brick. In the video ...
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FromSoftware's Next Game Is in the 'Final Stages of Development'

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FromSoftware is finishing up their next game, which is apparently already near the end of development. In an interview with Japanese gaming website 4Gamer , FromSoftware and Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki revealed that the studio's next game is already in the final stages of development. According to the interview, the publication asked Miyazaki back in 2018 around the launch of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice how FromSoftware's two unannounced games were shaping up. One unannounced game would go on to become Elden Ring, but this other unannounced game is still in the works, and according to Miyazaki, "development is currently in the final stages." No word on what this game might be, but one of the high-profile leaks around FromSoftware suggests the studio is working on a new Armored Core game , the company's mech battle simulator. Miyazaki himself revealed that he is already working on yet another game as director, with plans to work "on a more abs...
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Gaming and Entertainment Companies Respond After Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

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Following this morning's Supreme Court decision to overturn landmark abortion rights decision Roe v. Wade, video game and entertainment companies are beginning to speak out against the ruling, and in support of reproductive freedoms. Having previously made a statement of support when the decision prematurely leaked in May, Bungie has updated its blog post on the subject to announce it was implementing a travel reimbursement program for employees and their dependents to access reproductive healthcare that may not be available in their states. Previously, Bungie also encouraged its audience to donate to charities including URGE (Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equality), Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation, In Our Own Voice, and Trans Lifeline to help support rights to essential healthcare. Bungie CEO Pete Parsons also tweeted the following with regard to the decision: "This is a difficult day for our country. Good people w...
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Game Scoop! 681: What Lego Game Should They Build Next?

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Welcome back to IGN Game Scoop!, the ONLY video game podcast! This week your Omega Cops -- Daemon Hatfield, Sam Claiborn, Colin Stevens, and Nick Limon -- are discussing TMNT: Shredder's Revenge, Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, 'Best Of' lists, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, 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/gamescoop681
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Destiny 2: Where Is Xur Today? Location and Exotic Items for June 24-28

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The three small children stacked on top of one another wearing a trenchcoat, also known as Xûr , is now live in Destiny 2 for the weekend until next week's reset. If you're looking to get your some shiny new Exotic armor or weapons for your Guardian, look no further. Each week, Xûr has a random assortment of Exotic armor , one for each Guardian class, as well as a random Exotic Weapon and an Exotic Engram available for purchase. In addition to his Exotic wares , he's got a random collection of Legendary weapons and armor to deck out your Guardians. We've rounded up all the info on Xûr for the week including where to find Xûr, which Exotic weapons and armor are available, as well as which Legendary weapons you should pick up, either for PvE or PvP. Where Is Xûr Today? Xûr's location can be found at The Tower on June 24 through June 28. To reach him, travel to the landing point at The Courtyard and make your way to the Hangar. You'll find ol' snake-f...
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Best PS5 Headset 2022

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If you’re lucky enough to have snagged a PlayStation 5 , you’re not only going to want a great gaming TV to take advantage of the gorgeous graphics, but also a gaming headset to be fully immersed in the console’s impressive audio. A high-quality headset greatly improves your experience by eliminating noisy distractions while also helping you hear the minute in-game sound cues of your competition can’t. There are loads of gaming headsets compatible with the PS5, so we’ve helped you narrow down your search. Some of our picks were designed with Sony’s spatial Tempest 3D Audio in mind. But, all of our options offer up excellent sound quality, a clear mic, great features, and a comfy fit to make your gaming experience all the better. We’ve even included a few options that can easily double as your everyday headphones. Take a look and see which headset suits you best. TL;DR – These are our picks for the Best PS5 Headsets: Sony Pulse 3D Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 2 MAX Arctis Prim...
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Xbox Series X/S Outselling PS5 In Japan As Sony Hammered By Supply Issues

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Xbox is outselling the PS5 in Japan as Sony struggles with supply issues. According to Famitsu , the Xbox Series console family sold 6,695 units during the period June 13-19, which eclipses PS5's 3,035 sales. While Sony remains far ahead of Xbox in terms of Japanese sales overall, this marks the second time this generation that weekly sales have been significantly in Microsoft's favour. Supply constraints continue to cause havoc. Xbox Series outsold PS5 for a second week in Japan last week. https://t.co/TlklXx5EOU Series S: 3,423 Series X: 3,272 PS5: 2,371 DE: 664 — John Welfare (@Welfare_JBP) June 23, 2022 Last month, Famitsu reported that Microsoft managed to sell 6,120 Xbox Series S units in the week May 9-15, with an additional 105 Xbox Series X consoles also sold in the same period. The PS5 managed to shift just 2,963 units, placing it well behind. It’s thought that Sony is currently suffering PS5 shortages on the back of supply chain issues. IGN Japan staf...
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Sonic Origins Developer 'Very Unhappy' With Current State of the Remastered Collection

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Sonic Origins developer Simon Thomley has hit out at Sega following a rocky launch of the remaster collection. Thomley, who is the founder of Headcannon, the co-development studio for Sonic Origins, has taken to Twitter to vent his frustrations, alleging that Sega introduced “wild bugs” into the game. “This is frustrating,” he said. “I won't lie and say that there weren't issues in what we gave to Sega, but what is in Origins is also not what we turned in. Integration introduced some wild bugs that conventional logic would have one believe were our responsibility - a lot of them aren't.” This is frustrating. I won't lie and say that there weren't issues in what we gave to Sega, but what is in Origins is also not what we turned in. Integration introduced some wild bugs that conventional logic would have one believe were our responsibility- a lot of them aren't. — Stealth (@HCStealth) June 24, 2022 Headcannon previously worked with Sega on the well-rec...
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FromSoftware Is Recruiting For 'Several New Projects'

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Elden Ring and Dark Souls developer FromSoftware has today published a new recruitment website that invites candidates to apply for a variety of new positions at the studio. The website claims that the developer is working on “several new projects”, and so it looks like multiple games are in the works at the beloved studio. 複数の新プロジェクトに向けて、幅広い職種のスタッフ募集を開始いたしました。フロム・ソフトウェアで一緒にゲームを作ってくださる皆さんを、お待ちしています。よろしければぜひ、特設サイトをご確認ください。 https://t.co/p9FvoxnB9T pic.twitter.com/rvDKkipjQA — FROMSOFTWARE (@fromsoftware_pr) June 24, 2022 The recruitment page is predominantly written in Japanese, but an English language message says “FromSoftware is looking for development staff to play a central role in several new projects. Let's work together to create rewarding experiences for players around the world to enjoy.” Following the message is a list of 22 job roles, covering game design, programming, art design, graphic design, animation, art design, visual art, movie design, technical art, so...
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Halo: Master Chief Collection Could Add Microtransactions Soon

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Halo: The Master Chief Collection may be getting microtransactions eight years after it launched. 343 Industries has revealed that it’s currently exploring adding microtransactions to the game, allowing players to purchase “Spartan Points” (currently called “Season Points”) to unlock gear and customizations they may have missed. “For players who are new to the MCC, or who may not have dedicated much time specifically to unlocking items during the seasonal updates, or are simply completionists looking to catch the last outstanding items they need, we are internally exploring a potential new feature for the future in the form of purchasable Spartan Points,” 343 revealed in a blog post . Currently items are unlocked with Season Points, and 343 states that it’s still happy for players to unlock items through play in the same way. “We are happy with the current system of how players earn Spartan Points, by completing challenges and leveling up through play,” they added. “This would ...
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IGN UK Podcast #650: The One That Isn't Just on Spotify

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Cardy and Dale are here and they've brought a brand new host with them! Mat.J has arrived and he wants to tell us why you should be playing Neon White. We also have some good chats about Evil West, Ms. Marvel, and at the end we have a big old spoiler session with Obi-Wan Kenobi. Want to get in touch to talk about digging graves? Cakes? Issues with the name Clive? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com. IGN UK Podcast #649: The One That Isn't Just on Spotify IGN UK Podcast #649: Phil's Big Night Out 2022 IGN UK Podcast #648: Geoff's Big Night Out 2022 IGN UK Podcast #647: Some Great New Star Wars? Stranger Things Have Happened IGN UK Podcast #646: Gollum, Sméagol & Irene IGN UK Podcast #645: Chip 'n Dale 'n Cardy 'n Joe source https://www.ign.com/articles/ign-uk-podcast-650-the-one-that-isnt-just-on-spotify
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Why Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes turns Three Houses' Hero Into a Villain

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Today sees the release of Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, the musou-style spin-off of Three Houses. But while much of the game will look very familiar to Fire Emblem veterans, one thing is very different; the previous hero of Three Houses, Byleth, is now the villain. So why did developer Omega Force turn the beloved jade-haired protagonist into a baddie? Well, it’s all down to further exploring the character’s charm. Talking to IGN, Three Hopes director Hayato Iwata said: “We had the scenario writer of Three Houses also handle the writing for this title. So, when talking to this writer, I did discuss the following point: ‘Although Byleth is representing the player, they are simultaneously also one of the appealing characters. So making Byleth an antagonist is a necessary development in order to further bring out the character’s charm’.” Producer Yosuke Hayashi offered another viewpoint, explaining that making Byleth an NPC rather than a playable character ensured that they coul...
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Cuphead Still Has Undiscovered Easter Eggs – And the DLC is Full Of Them As Well

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According to Cuphead co-creator Maja Moldenhauer, the original Cuphead game still has undiscovered Easter eggs. IGN interviewed Moldenhauer at Summer Game Fest Play Days, an event at which the game’s long-awaited DLC, The Delicious Last Course, was available to play. Another game that was also at the event was Street Fighter 6 . During the interview, Moldenhauer spontaneously asks if we had the chance to play Street Fighter 6 . To some, Moldenhauer’s interest might come as no surprise: One of Cuphead's boss battles is known for its references to the Street Fighter series. “Street Fighter is definitely one of the core games that influenced us,” Moldenhauer admitted. ​ When asked if the DLC will include references as well, Moldenhauer answered with a big yes. “Oh my goodness, there’s a lot! It’s probably one of the most fun things about creating games. They’re all over the place. This is actually one of Jared’s – one of our co-creators – favorite things to do, as he likes to...
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Overwatch 2 Will Replace the Original Game at Launch

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It’s official – Overwatch 2 will fully replace the original Overwatch at launch. During a Reddit AMA , Overwatch 2 director Aaron Keller confirmed that the upcoming Overwatch sequel will replace the original live service when the game launches in October. “When OW2 launches on Oct 4th it will be a replacement for the current Live Service,” he confirmed. Essentially, this means that the original Overwatch will no longer be playable from October. Of course, this news will come as a surprise to Overwatch fans. When the sequel was originally announced back in August last year, Blizzard claimed that Overwatch and Overwatch 2 players would be able to play side-by-side when playing the same game modes. The original plan allowed Overwatch players to play on the brand-new Overwatch 2 maps and as the new heroes. Then-game director Jeff Kaplan said it was a “shared multiplayer environment where no one gets left behind.” In other words, multiplayer PvP would have been possible across the ...
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No Man’s Sky Lands On Nintendo Switch This October

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Hello Games has announced that its long-running space exploration game, No Man’s Sky, will release on Nintendo Switch this October. Landing October 7, the Switch version of No Man’s Sky will come complete with all 20 updates that have transformed the game since its original PS4 and PC release back in 2016. This version is released in collaboration with Bandai Namco, and will be available both digitally and physically. “No Man’s Sky on this tiny portable device feels both completely natural and also totally improbable at the same time,” said creative director Sean Murray in a press release. “This has been a real moonshot for our small team. No Man’s Sky is built around procedural generation, which means the console generates everything you see. This makes it so much harder to bring our game to something like the Switch, but I think this team never seems happier than when they are trying to do near-impossible things. “I honestly feel the No Man’s Sky community has become one of t...
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Bungie Sues Man Who Issued Fake Destiny 2 DMCA Takedowns For $7.6m

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Back in March 2022, Destiny 2 YouTubers were hit with fake DMCA takedowns. Now, Bungie has found the culprit… and it’s on a warpath worth as much as $7.6 million. A lawsuit filed by Bungie yesterday claims that Nicholas Minor, a YouTuber going by the name Lord Nazo, is responsible for the fake DMCA notices, issuing them to fellow YouTubers after he himself was hit with a real DMCA notice from Bungie. “Ninety-six times, Minor sent DMCA takedown notices purportedly on behalf of Bungie,” the developer explained. “[He identified] himself as Bungie’s ‘brand protection’ vendor in order to have YouTube instruct innocent creators to delete their Destiny 2 videos or face copyright strikes, disrupting Bungie’s community of players, streamers, and fans.” If that wasn’t bad enough, it looks as though Lord Nazo was heavily involved in community discussions surrounding the DMCA takedowns, which were at the time, assumed to be from Bungie. “All the while, ‘Lord Nazo’ was taking part in the...
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