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Between Final Fantasy XVI , Resident Evil 4 Remake , and The Callisto Protocol , the PS5 is about to get a lot of good games, and if you want to keep them around for easy access, you're going to need an SSD to slot into your PS5. After all, the console comes with less than a terabyte of storage space. That's hardly enough for you to keep all your favorite games, let alone record video clips, take screenshots, and save other data. The good news is upgrading your PS5 storage has never been easier, thanks to the secondary M.2 SSD slot that lets you add a second SSD, similar to adding storage to your gaming PC . Luckily, the best PS5 SSDs are a big step over the days of using a slow external hard drive. Your secondary drive operates as fast as the PS5's primary storage, so loads and saves are quick, and transferring games takes mere moments. Of course, you need to buy a compatible SSD that fits and is fast enough, which means you need an NVMe PCIe 4.0 drive with 5,500MB/s...

Destiny 2: Where Is Xur Today? Location and Exotic Items for August 5-9

The vendor who cannonically loves ultimate frisbee, 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 Winding Cove in the EDZ on August 5 through August 9. To reach him, travel to the landing point at Winding Cove. When you arrive, make for the rock cliffs at the far end of the cove and look for a ca...

Assassin's Creed Valhalla Might Be Getting an Iron Man-Inspired Armor Set

Assassin's Creed Valhalla seems primed to introduce an armor set that references Iron Man. As spotted by Eurogamer , dataminer AndyReloads has found some sleek new armor hidden in the game’s files, which could be released in a future update. The Advanced Mechanicals Armor Set gives users the ability to use a chest-mounted energy beam, much the same as Iron Man’s unibeam. The set comes in two colorways, with the Copper edition very much looking like Iron Man's red and gold attire. A second Iron version is a sleek white take that looks more akin to a Star Wars Stormtrooper. Neither includes a specific reference to the movies in question, so these seem to be cheeky references rather than an official crossover. While wearing this new armor set, your Battle Cry ability is replaced with the unibeam – a forward-firing beam of energy that seemingly does area of effect and fire damage. Additionally, the Advanced Mechanicals Armor Set includes a few other bits and pieces: Gor...

FIFA 23: Hands-On Preview

FIFA is back for another year, but jokes about the remarkable inevitability of gaming’s football simulation behemoth should be uttered in hushed tones. Not because EA doesn’t deserve flak for its piecemeal iteration, but because FIFA 23 will be the series’ last hurrah ahead of a shock branding change to EA Sports FC in 2023. The death of such a historic licensing deal creates a sombre atmosphere around this year’s game, but EA is determined to make the end of an era feel jubilant. With expanded crossplay, the addition of women’s club football and two FIFA World Cups in its release window, FIFA 23 plans to go out with a bang. Having spent a whole weekend with an in-progress build of the game, the revised take on gameplay feels appropriately theatrical. Final FIFA-ntasy FIFA 23’s most noticeable gameplay change arrives thanks to the addition of power shots, a new way to strike the ball achieved by holding both bumpers and pressing the shoot button. Like a Final Fantasy limit break,...

MultiVersus Delay Not Caused by WB Discovery Merger

It’s no secret that MultiVersus has seen its official launch delayed, and with recent troubles at Warner Bros. Discovery, fans were concerned about the game being a part of that wider issue. But don’t worry – the Season 1 delay is nothing to do with the Warner Bros. Discovery merger. According to game director Tony Huynh, the MultiVersus delay has absolutely nothing to do with the ongoing disruption at Warner Bros. Discovery. “For those wondering, we are unaffected by the Discovery/Warner Bros. merger. #MultiVersus,” he said via Twitter . For those wondering, we are unaffected by the Discovery/Warner Bros. merger. #MultiVersus — Tony Huynh (@Tony_Huynh) August 4, 2022 MultiVersus was released into beta little more than a week agoan online platform fighter from Warner Bros. featuring many of the company’s hottest properties and most recognizable characters. But while the game is still in open beta, fans have been concerned about what the recent disruptions at Warner Bros. D...

IGN UK Podcast #656: The Build-a-Game OST Workshop

Game music is good, innit? To mark the first ever Gaming Prom this week Cardy, Joe, and Dale are here to build their ultimate game soundtracks. Expect sweeping orchestral pieces, chunky metal battle themes, and Flo Rida. All the good stuff. Want to get in touch to talk about cats? Custard? Feel free to send us an email at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com . IGN UK Podcast #656: The Build-a-Game OST Workshop IGN UK Podcast #655: Ranking Every Upcoming MCU Movie and TV Show IGN UK Podcast #654: Stray-son?! STRAY-SON! IGN UK Podcast #653: Lots of Love and a Crackle of Thunder IGN UK Podcast #652: All Things Stranger Things IGN UK Podcast #651: The RPG Build-a-Game Workshop source https://www.ign.com/articles/ign-uk-podcast-656-the-build-a-game-ost-workshop

Six Years After Its Announcement, Beyond Good & Evil 2 Hires Its Lead Writer

It’s been several years since Beyond Good & Evil 2 was officially announced. After a lack of news for quite some time, there’s finally a new development for the long-awaited game: they’ve hired their lead writer. In a tweet yesterday, Sarah Arellano announced that she was joining as the game’s Lead Writer. Arellano previously worked as Narrative Designer for Blizzard on World of Warcraft and at Volition, the studio responsible for Saints Row. It’s my turn to do the thing pic.twitter.com/gS87kZn7UT — Sarah Arellano (@TheSugarVenom) August 3, 2022 Beyond Good & Evil 2 was officially announced in 2017 at E3 . The game will serve as a prequel to the original game with promises of being able to explore alone or with friends in its massive and ambitious world . Beyond that announcement, there’s not been a lot of meaningful news since. We’ve gotten a look at some cool concept art and another look at the game at E3 in 2018 . That last time we saw the game gave us a glimpse...

Minecraft's Steve and Alex Amiibo 2-Pack Is Up for Preorder

Good news, Minecraft-loving fans of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The previously delayed amiibo two-pack of Alex and Steve is now available to preorder ( see it at Best Buy ). The pack costs $29.99 and is set to release September 9. Preorder Steve + Alex Amiibo 2-Pack Get it at Amazon Get it at Best Buy The Steve and Alex amiibo were previously slated to release earlier this year, but were delayed to later in 2022 because of a "logistics and production delay." Nintendo announced the new release date in a tweet that also shows off a 360-degree view of the amiibo figures. Block off your calendar! The Steve & Alex Super Smash Bros. #amiibo will be released on September 9th. #Minecraft pic.twitter.com/9hsbfEThOO — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 29, 2022 Check out our Minecraft Steve Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC review for more information on how the blocky figure functions as a fighter in the game. Chris Reed is a deals expert and commerce editor f...

Hogwarts Legacy: Character Customization and New Cutscene Footage Revealed

New footage from the Hogwarts Legacy, the prequel game set in the wizarding world of Harry Potter has been unveiled. Revealed during a tech talk at the Autodesk Vision Series , the footage shows off a new section of cutscene work, as well as a glimpse at the game’s character customization. The new cutscene footage sees two Hogwarts students secretly watching while a trio of dark wizards attack and restrain a hippogriff: New cinematic from #HogwartsLegacy pic.twitter.com/gKGaIYkXEm — Hogwarts Legacy News (@HogLegNews) August 3, 2022 The scene ends with the students splitting up, presumably to tackle the dark wizards while they’re occupied, with the player character tasked with reaching higher ground. An aerial attack, perhaps? It’s an extended version of a scene we saw during the recent State of Play back in March , which sees the player-character and friend, Natsai running through a huge gate. Alongside this impressive cutscene, the Autodesk talk also included a look at the...

Tactics Ogre: Reborn Is a Remake of the RPG Classic

Tactics Ogre: Reborn is real, and it’s coming to PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch on November 11. A recent leak unexpectedly revealed the existence of the Tactics Ogre remake – a reimagining of the classic RPG, Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together . Originally released for the Super Famicom in 1996, the tactical RPG is getting a full rework with HD visuals, recreated sound effects, and re-recorded soundtrack from the game’s original composer, Hitoshi Sakimoto. There’s even a new trailer to give you a glimpse of the upcoming remake: Tactics Ogre: Reborn is set in The Valerian Isles following the death of Dorgalua Oberyth – the “Dynast-King” who brought years of peace to the region. But when a civil war erupts in his absence, a bloody power struggle emerges between three warring factions. Players will follow the story of Denam Pavel – a young man caught in the middle of the civil war as he seeks a path to freedom and justice. A tactical turn-based RPG, Tactics Ogre: Reborn puts pla...

Upscaled Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Map Offers Closer Look at Paldea Region

During today's Pokemon Presents presentation , the Pokemon team revealed a full map of Paldea , the region where Pokemon Scarlet and Pokemon Violet are set. While the official map is slightly blurry, a fanmade upscaled version is now giving us a clearer look at the Paldea region. Today, IGN's own Ryan Quintal created an upscaled version of the map, revealing notable details of the region in a Twitter thread . Quintal pointed out how diverse the map is, making note of several desert regions, seaside towns, smaller, grassy towns, and mountainous cliffside locations. Find all the details of Quintal's map below: The Pokemon Company also revealed further details about Paldea on its website , stating that it's filled with "a variety of locations, ranging from a farming village with bountiful harvests to a port town with a bustling marketplace." Pokemon will also occupy every nook and cranny of Paldea's diverse terrain, living in "treetops, rivers,...

Once Again, the Pokémon Community Is Memeing the Heck out of the Last Pokémon Presents

In today's Pokémon Presents, we got an extended look at Pokémon Scarlet and Violet which included new Pokémon, features, characters, and more. And, as it usually does when we see new Pokémon footage lately, social media immediately erupted with a flurry of incredible memes. First, let's get the thing you're really here to see out of the way: Fidough. A new Pokémon named Fidough was revealed today which is, deliciously, a dog made out of bread dough whose breath is apparently a very effective yeast. The internet has gone to town on this little guy, with reactions ranging from expressing deep love for the pure-bread pup to, disturbingly, wanting to cook and eat him. good morning pokémon fans let’s get this bread pic.twitter.com/OBcGFhDlQQ — Michal (@Miexriir) August 3, 2022 The Pokémon community now that fidough has been announced pic.twitter.com/EBapa90hXo — $harty (@SkylerOmg) August 3, 2022 Gamefreak office lunch break: Employee 1: “… my dog loves bread ...

First MultiVersus Season 1 Battle Pass Details Revealed

As MultiVersus enters its second week of open beta, its first official Season is on its way. Though we're just under a week away from Season 1's launch, fans still have plenty of questions regarding the Season 1 Battle Pass. Today, MultiVersus director Tony Huynh responded to a fan's Tweet with some details about the game's Season 1 Battle Pass. According to Huynh, the pass will cost 950 Gleamium — the game's paid currency — and offer 50 tiers. 1000 Gleamium is equivalent to roughly $9.99, meaning the Season 1 Battle Pass will cost a bit less than $10. I think it's 950 gleamium, but has 50 tiers. — Tony Huynh (@Tony_Huynh) August 2, 2022 Currently, the Preseason Battle Pass is running until August 8. It's much cheaper than the Season 1 Battle Pass at only 300 Gleamium, but it only has 15 tiers of character skins, profile icons, XP, coins, and cosmetics. While we don't know much else about the Season 1 Battle Pass, we do know that Season 1, w...

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Multiplayer Images Leaked By... the LA Rams

Images of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2's multiplayer mode have been leaked through a very unlikely source – the LA Rams football team. LA Rams player Cameron Dicker revealed a glimpse of the upcoming Call of Duty game’s lobby screen, which he appeared to be playing at an event. “Having fun on the new @callofduty” he revealed in a now-deleted Instagram post (via Charlie Intel ). It’s thought that the high-profile event gave LA Rams players a sneak preview of the Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 multiplayer. But Dicker also included a screenshot with his post, and several other images from the event give us an insight into what to expect from the upcoming CoD sequel. Breaking: Modern Warfare 2 MP lobby image via NFL player Cameron Dicker IG pic.twitter.com/K1ofMeoExH — CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) August 3, 2022 Although other players also posted images on social media, it seems that their usernames have since been cropped out. Notably, one player posted a screenshot of a...

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Will Have Three Story Campaigns, Which Can Be Taken on in Any Order

We already knew that Pokémon Scarlet & Violet would be fully open world, and could be explored in any order – but now we know the game will include three main story campaigns, including the usual gym battling route. Revealed in today's Pokémon Presents broadcast, we learned that journeys in the Paldea region will begin with your character joining a school (the Naranja Academy in Pokémon Scarlet, or the Uva Academy in Pokémon Violet). From there, you'll be given a "special independent study project, known only as 'The Treasure Hunt'. The Treasure Hunt will see you exploring Paldea, where "three grand stories" are on offer, and can be approached in any order. As you'd expect from the series, one of those stories revolves around becoming the region's best trainer, by beating the leaders of 8 Pokémon gyms. However, in the new games, there's no set path through those 8 gyms, meaning you can take them on in any order. In the latest gamepla...

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's Legendaries are Rideable (Because They're Living Bikes)

The legendary Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet are living vehicles that can transform into bikes, boats, and planes. As revealed in today's Pokémon Presents video, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will feature two new legendary Pokémon: Koraidon and Miraidon. All legendary Pokémon typically have interesting abilities, but the next game in the series is taking it one step further by making them mounts that can adapt to the many different terrains across the new Paldea region. Across the ground, Koraidon and Miraidon can act as a living bike for speedy cross-country travel. Hitting water will see them transform into a boat-like vehicle, while taking to the skies will see wings deploy. It seems like almost any kind of terrain won't be an issue for Koraidon and Miraidon, since the gameplay footage showed them climbing straight up sheer cliff faces as well as more normal grass fields and gentle waves. The official Pokémon website notes the three different travel modes, and they have d...

Switch: Shortages Hurt Sales, But Nintendo Expects to Recover By the Holidays