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Soulframe is the next game from Warframe developers Digital Extremes, and this new project that is inspired by Studio Ghibli's Princess Mononoke looks to be the "mirror universe version of Warframe" set in a fantasy world. As reported by The Washington Post, Soulframe was announced during TennoCon 2022 and is being led by Steve Sinclair, the director of Warframe who is stepping down from his current role to help bring this new adventure to life. Soulframe is a free-to-play open-world adventure that is "heavily influenced by themes of nature, restoration, and exploration" alongside such works as Princess Mononoke and The NeverEnding Story. These inspirations will help the team build a world that is "the collision between industry and nature. In service of that, the world will show its displeasure toward players who occupy it." “The conceit [in ‘Soulframe’] is that the world itself is a little angry about what’s been done to it, and the grounds un

Genshin Impact’s Summer Fantasia event is in full swing, and along with the boat races and character stories is a chance to earn the free new Fischl skin. It’s the first alternate costume for the four-star princess of darkness, though you need to jump through some hoops and hunt down elusive items before you can claim it. The Fischl skin is part of an event under the Summer Fantasia umbrella, which means you need to meet the requirements to start Summertime Odyssey if you want a chance at the skin. These include: Reaching Adventure Rank 32 or higher Completing Mona’s story quest (normally requires Adventure Rank 40, but during the event, HoYoverse is lowering the AR level to 32) Completing the Chapter II Prologue: Autumn Winds, Scarlet Leaves While HoYoverse lists Mona’s story quest as a requirement, it’s more of a recommendation. You can enter the Summertime Odyssey event and choose to skip Mona’s story quest, and you only miss out on some background character developme

Sony Interactive Entertainment has officially completed its $3.7 billion deal to acquire Bungie - the studio behind Destiny and every Halo game up to Halo: Reach - and has welcomed it into the PlayStation family. PlayStation shared the news on Twitter, saying, "the agreement to acquire Bungie has closed. So now we can officially say... welcome to the PlayStation family, Bungie!" Bungie also shared some words to mark the occasion and expressed how excited it is to "join the incredible team at PlayStation." "We are proud to officially join the incredible team at PlayStation, we are excited for the future of our company, and we are inspired to bring together players from all over the world to form lasting friendships and memories," Bungie wrote. "Per Audacia ad Astra!" Sony announced that it was going to acquire Bungie in February 2022 for $3.6 billion, but the SEC filing for the completed deal from July 15 notes that the total price was

Saints Row's open-world activities have always been one of its strongest aspects, rom Saints Row 2's Septic Avenger to the Insurance Fraud mode that's been featured in every Saints Row game. For the upcoming Saints Row reboot, they're not only sticking around but they're getting more fleshed out and expanded upon than ever. In the exclusive video above, IGN is proud to show off four of the Criminal Ventures from the new Saints Row: the returning Insurance Fraud (which has an explosive new twist), Toxic Disposal, Food Truck, and JimRob's. We got our first extended hands-off preview a couple months ago, and we've got our extensive hands-on report coming next week ahead of the game's release next month. Ryan McCaffrey is IGN's executive editor of previews and host of both IGN's weekly Xbox show, Podcast Unlocked , as well as our monthly(-ish) interview show, IGN Unfiltered . He's a North Jersey guy, so it's "Taylor ham,&quo

Survios is partnering up with 20th Century Games to develop a new single-player, action-horror VR game set in the Aliens universe. According to a description posted on the studio's website , the game is being developed for PC, consoles, and VR. It will use Unreal Engine 5 for its graphics, creating an immersive world where players can be part of an original storyline that takes place between the Alien and Aliens films, in which "a battle-hardened veteran has a vendetta against the Xenomorphs." Survios has plenty of experience building out existing entertainment properties through video games . The studio previously secured the license for MGM's Creed movie, which resulted in the development of its Creed: Rise to Glory VR boxing game. Survios has also released games set in the universe of TV shows such as AMC's The Walking Dead and HBO's Westworld. "When I joined Survios in 2020, it was to build bigger, more ambitious games, using the best entertainm

It’s official -- God of War: Ragnarok is heading to PS5 and PS4 on November 9, 2022. The sequel to what is generally considered one of the best games of the PS4 generation, Ragnarok continues the story of Kratos and his son Atreus as the apocalyptic event of the title draws near. The game, which will be available in a number of editions, is available for preorder now at all the usual retailers ( see it at Amazon ). See the details about each edition below. God of War Ragnarok (Standard Edition) PS5 Get it at Amazon - $69.99 Get it at Best Buy - $69.99 Get it at GameStop - $69.99 Get it at PS Direct - $69.99 Get it at Target - $69.99 Get it at PS Store (digital) - $69.99 PS4 Get it at Amazon - $59.99 Get it at Best Buy - $59.99 Get it at GameStop - $59.99 Get it at PS Direct - $59.99 Get it at Target - $59.99 Get it at PS Store (digital) - $59.99 The standard edition comes with Kratos Risen Snow Armor and Atreus Risen Snow Tunic as a preorder bonus.

Returnal is a game defined by cycles. Death is never the end in Returnal, and each run allows you to gain a better understanding of Housemarque’s snappy gameplay, unlock more overarching elements like items and gear, and dive deeper into its fascinating and complex story. But to fully understand the incredible depths to which Housemarque integrates cycles into every facet of Returnal, look no further than The Derelict Citadel, a level that offers a commentary on the very idea of cycles in surprising and enthralling ways. To find out how it all came together, and how it beautifully illustrates the mechanical and narrative cycles at work, IGN spoke with members of the Housemarque team to explore how The Derelict Citadel offers an important capsulation of how Returnal keeps you coming back run after run. This is Art of the Level. Spoiler Warning - If you haven’t played through Returnal, you may want to turn back now, and repeat your cycle of viewing once you have. Story spoilers wil

According to The NPD Group, Elden Ring was not only the best-selling game of June 2022 and the first half of this year, but it has also become one of the top 10 best-selling premium games in terms of dollar sales in U.S. history. The news was shared by The NPD Group's Mat Piscatella and, while it wasn't revealed where it places on that list, he did confirm more impressive facts for FromSoftware's latest game. Alongside placing first in dollar sales in four of its first five months on the market, it is also the best-selling game in the past 12 months, even surpassing Call of Duty: Vanguard. The last time Bandai Namco revealed sales figures for Elden Ring was in May 2022, saying that the game sold 13.4 million copies in its first month on sale. Piscatella revealed much more about video game sales in June and the first half of the year, including that "PlayStation 5 generated the highest dollar sales amongst video game hardware platforms in both June and the first

EA is officially removing BioWare Points as a form of currency in the Origin Store on PC. To make up for it, EA is now offering most DLC from Dragon Age: Origins, Dragon Age 2, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 to all players for free. The news was shared on Reddit from those like AircraftSam89 who received an e-mail from EA stating that these BioWare Points would be no more, and EA confirmed to IGN that they will indeed be gone from the Origin Store on October 11, 2022. For those unfamiliar, BioWare Points were a form of currency players could purchase from EA on the Origin Store to purchase in-game content packs. BioWare Points were more prevalent during the days of the previously mentioned games, but EA stopped using them for games such as Anthem, Dragon Age: Inquisition, and Mass Effect Andromeda. The one group of DLC that won't be free will be Mass Effect 3's Multiplayer Packs, and those who wish to purchase these packs can do so with BioWare Points until October 11.

Preorders are now open for those looking to buy God of War: Ragnarok in the UK , which has also revealed the pricing for the Jotnar and Collector's Editions of the game. The Jotnar Edition will set buyers back £229.99 , the Collector's Edition at £179.99, while PS5 copies cost £69.99, and PS4 £59.99. So, you can expect reasonably similar prices when buying in the US — preorders are expected to go live from 10 AM ET . Preorders for both the Jotnar and Collector's Edition sold out exceptionally quickly in the UK, but there is more stock anticipated soon. At the time of writing PS Direct UK has not gone live with any preorders, but is expected to before the end of the day on July 15. Graphical modes for the game have also seemingly been revealed via an email from UK retailer ShopTo . Details provided promise that the game will let you "switch between full 4K resolution at a targeted 30[fps], or dynamic resolution upscaled to 4K at a targeted 60fps." Ragnarok

God of War: Ragnarok preorders are now live in the UK across all retailers. Preorders were originally set to go live from 10 AM BST in the UK, but Amazon UK has actually got their preorders available early, so fans could actually preorder a copy earlier than expected. But now other retailers are live, alongside all Collector and other special editions . Ragnarok will release on November 9, 2022 , here's everywhere you can preorder from at the moment. God of War: Ragnarok Collector's + Jotnar Edition Preorders UK Both the Collector's Edition and Jotnar Edition are looking likely to be GAME/ PS Direct exclusives in the UK, and are set to sell extremely quickly. If you want one, I'd suggest preordering as soon as possible. Preorders at GAME (LIVE) Preorders at PS Direct (Not Live Yet) Where to Preorder God of War: Ragnarok in the UK Those who preorder God of War Ragnarök before launch will get the Launch Edition. This will include cosmetic items, Kratos Risen

Sony has announced a new reward points programme called PlayStation Stars that will allow players to earn points with real cash value. Announced on the PlayStation Blog , the loyalty programme will begin later this year (though Sony didn't say when exactly) and will be free to sign up to. Players will be able to complete objectives - with some as simple as playing a game once a month - to earn points that can be later redeemed on the PlayStation Store or for other rewards. The catalogue of items " may include PSN wallet funds and select PlayStation Store products," and members of PlayStation Plus will also receive points for purchasing items on the store, similar to the My Nintendo programme on Switch. Outside of PlayStation Store related rewards, users can also earn "digital collectibles" that are "digital representations of things PlayStation fans enjoy, including figurines of beloved and iconic characters from games and other forms of entertainmen

Rumbleverse, the Fortnite meets pro wrestling Battle Royale game, will be released next month on August 11, for PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series, and PC through the Epic Games Store. The free-to-play, 40-person Battle Royale will feature a battle pass too, but its Season 1 doesn't start until a week after launch on August 18. Iron Galaxy Studios has not announced pricing for the battle pass but, given that Fortnite's Epic Games is also publishing Rumbleverse, it will likely cost around $10 for the standard version. A new trailer (below) was released alongside the release date announcement, showcasing some of the wackiest moments from Rumbleverse's network tests. "Rumbleverse has been a passion project for us and a real testament to the skills and experience of our team,” said Iron Galaxy co-CEO Adam Boyes. "We can’t wait to see everyone pour into Grapital City and discover the singular joy of suplexing a friend off a skyscraper." The game was

Tengen Uzui is now available in Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles as the first DLC fighter in the Character Pass. Though Uzui is also available as a standalone purchase, publisher SEGA is putting the Character Pass on sale to celebrate the launch. A free DLC stage, the Entertainment District, is also being released today to celebrate Uzui coming to the game, referencing his introduction in the Demon Slayer anime. Those who purchase Uzui will also receive a set of profile photos and quotes. Also being released across all platforms today is the Kimetsu Academy Summer Uniforms pack, which was previously only available on Nintendo Switch. Players on PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, and PC via Steam can now purchase the DLC outfits for $4.99. As Uzui is just the first DLC character available in Demon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicles, joined by six other characters released across five packs by the end of 2022. These include: Nezuko Kamado, (Advanced Demon Form), Tanjir

Elden Ring's latest officially licensed merchandise is available to pre-order on the IGN Store beginning this Friday, July 15th at 12:00 AM PT. This statue is the first release in the S.H.Figuarts Elden Ring set and is based on the notorious world invader, Festering Fingerprint Vyke. If it's anything like the previous Elden Ring figures we carried in the IGN Store , it's likely to sell out quickly, so don't wait too long to place your order! Elden Ring: Festering Fingerprint Vyke Statue First encountered outside the Church of Inhibition, Festering Fingerprint Vyke would invade players' worlds along with his signature War Spear to harass players with plenty of Frenzy-inducing spells that would drive just about anyone mad. This statue stands at just over six inches in height and features a fully articulating figure along with Vyke's War Spear, three pairs of optional hands, and a variant of Vyke's War Spear featuring The Flame of Frenzy visual effects.

Something occurred to me as I poured hour after hour into Loopomancer: Roguelites have become so ubiquitous that playing a new one has become a sort of meta-loop of its own. It can feel like you are playing through a remixed version of the same concepts, just with different titles and gimmicks, time and again – lather, rinse and repeat. To stand out, a game must either do something extremely creative, or distinguish itself with quality and polish. Loopmancer, which follows in the footsteps of other 2D action platformer roguelites such as Rogue Legacy and Dead Cells , opted for the latter – to great success. None of its mechanics are groundbreaking, and the cyberpunk story – while cool – is filled with cliches. But after riding this loop for close to 20 hours it’s clear to me that what it lacks in originality it more than makes up for by nailing the most important elements of the genre: outstanding gameplay, and making each run fresh and meaningful. You play as Xiang Zixu, a generic

On this week’s episode of IGN’s weekly PlayStation Show, Podcast Beyond!, host Jonathon Dornbush is joined by Jada Griffin and Mark Medina to talk about the latest and greatest in the world of PlayStation, and also why Mark has a grudge against his PS5. But before that, the panel jumps into the new PS Plus update for the month of July, talking about the first big refresh for PS Plus Extra and Premium subscribers. We break down the new releases like Stray coming to the service, alongside games like Final Fantasy VII Remake and Marvel’s Avengers, and how we feel about the value of the Extra and Premium tiers one month into the service. Plus, some hopes for where PS Plus goes from here. Next we talk about some of the news of the week, including The Last of Us Part 1 going gold, Haven fully being acquired, release dates for games like Skull and Bones and Valkyrie Elysium, and a whole bunch of indies coming to PlayStation over the coming months. We also dig into a wonderful Memory Car