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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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Beginner's Guide to Baldur's Gate 3

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Baldur's Gate 3's mechanics are based on Dungeons & Dragons 5e (5th edition), but if you haven't played the tabletop before, getting a good grasp of how things work in the game could be difficult. Not to worry: If you're just getting started, or simply want to better understand how things work, here's a beginner's guide to Baldur's Gate 3 explaining everything from how to make a good character to how combat works. We gave Baldur's Gate 3 a 10 in our review . Writer Leana Hafer said "With crunchy, tactical RPG combat, a memorable story with complex characters, highly polished cinematic presentation, and a world that always rewards exploration and creativity, Baldur's Gate 3 is the new high-water mark for CRPGs." Considering the high praise, it's worth learning the ropes! How to Build a (Good) Character The first order of business is making a character. You can always choose an Origin Character and go with the recommended specs...
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The Best Disney Games on the Nintendo Switch (2023)

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It’s no secret that Disney is a multimedia powerhouse, the king of every form of entertainment from movies, TV shows, theme parks, and even video games. Over the last 30 years, The House of Mouse had a hand in creating video game adaptations of some classic Disney movies and original games, like Kingdom Hearts and Epic Mickey. Today, there are plenty of Disney games for the Nintendo Switch for you to enjoy playing alone or with family and friends. Whether you’re relaxing at home and want to take a break from scrolling through Disney+ or taking a trip to a Disney Park, here are seven best Disney games you can play right now on the Switch. You can also check out our larger roundup of the best Switch games overall for more options. Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Disney and Square Enix’s spin on the latter’s Final Fantasy Theatrhythm lets you take control of Sora, Donald, Goofy, and other characters from across the Kingdom Hearts universe to slash the Heartless and their ilk to ...
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Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Is Back With a New Developer and Release Window

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Paradox Interactive has announced that Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is back in development with Everybody's Gone to the Rapture and Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs' The Chinese Room. The news was announced at PAX West, and it was also confirmed Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 will be getting a gameplay reveal in January 2024 and a release date in Fall 2024. Bloodlines 2 is the sequel to the original game from 2004 and Paradox provided a description of the game to tease the bloody adventure that lies ahead. "Bloodlines 2 takes players to the dark underbelly of Seattle, where vampires struggle for survival and supremacy," the official description reads. "As an Elder vampire, players meet compelling characters, maneuver complex political relationships, stalk the city streets for prey, and engage in intense combat while balancing the need for blood. "Throughout the game, players must always be mindful of their surroundings or risk breaking th...
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Fate/Samurai Remnant: Hands-On With the First 8 Hours

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Fate/Samurai Remnant is the latest action RPG developed by Omega Force, and it's the latest title in the Warriors series the company is known for. Type-Moon played a supervisory role in the creation of the game, while Koei Tecmo handled development. While I was surprised to hear that the two companies would be working together, it became crystal clear to me once I actually got my hands on the game that it really is the latest Fate title, showing plenty of the interactions and bonds depicted through free-for-all battles that make the series so appealing. This article is a hands-on report by a fan of the Fate series, and by turn Type-Moon, after about eight hours of play on the Steam edition demo, up to partway through the first chapter. I played on the Sword Fighter difficulty, which is equivalent to normal. Also keep in mind that this was an in-development demo, so there may be changes to details in the final release. A story that even newcomers will enjoy The Fate series is ...
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Bethesda's Pete Hines Says Redfall Will Be a Good Game Eventually, Compares It to Fallout 76

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Bethesda Softworks publishing head Pete Hines has reassured players that Arkane isn't giving up on Redfall, despite its lukewarm reception on launch earlier this year. In fact, he's confident it will be a good game people want to play on Game Pass ten years from now. Speaking to GamesIndustry.biz , Hines answered a question about how publisher Bethesda is changing as a result of the response to Redfall by explaining that the publisher has plenty of experience with games not going the way it had hoped. "We are the same company that has had launches that didn't go the way we wanted, and we don't quit or abandon stuff just because it didn't start right," he said. "The Elder Scrolls Online's PC launch was not flawless but we stuck with it. Now it's like this insanely popular multiplatform. It's the same with Fallout 76. Redfall is no different for us. "Okay, we didn't get the start we wanted, but it's still a fun game… and ...
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Destiny 2: Where Is Xur Today? Location and Exotic Items for September 1-5

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The jelly-faced man, Xûr , is now live in Destiny 2 for the weekend until next week's reset. If you're looking to get you 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 Located Today? Xûr's location can be found at Winding Cove in the EDZ on September 1 through September 5. 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 cave winding up to a...
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Ghostrunner 2: The First Hands-On Preview

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For my money, no single-player game makes you earn every acrobatic kill quite like 2020’s Ghostrunner. Its fast-paced action platforming was intense and brutally challenging, but wall-running, air dodging, and sliding your way around a room to chop up enemies while dodging their pinpoint counter-offensives felt satisfying when you got it right. Based on my very limited hands-on time with the sequel, its brand of high-speed kill-or-be-killed violence remains one of the most unique and rewarding action game experiences out there, and Ghostrunner 2 wastes no time upping the ante with new tricks to get the edge on enemies, and new ways to challenge your reflexes. The “punk” part of cyberpunk is still firmly front and center in Ghostrunner 2. After killing The Keymaster, Jack and his team are left to try to bring some semblance of order back to Dharma Tower, which is being consumed by the chaos of several gangs attempting to fill the power vacuum. The city itself looks brighter and bolde...
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The Soulslikes of gamescom 2023 Show the Genre Has Grown Up

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In 2014, three years after FromSoftware caused an industrial quake with Dark Souls, Lords of the Fallen was released. Created by Deck13 and CI Games, it was a middling attempt at recreating the punishing magic of FromSoft’s masterpiece. In the years since it has fallen into obscurity; a largely forgotten B-tier relic from the dawn of the eighth console generation. But while Lords of the Fallen isn’t notable for its quality, it will always be an important part of gaming history. It was the first significant ‘soulslike’. An entire genre of FromSoftware copycats began here. Almost ten years later, gamescom 2023 was the stage for a trio of important soulslike games. Spearheading the show was Black Myth: Wukong, the incredibly slick reinvention of China’s classic Journey to the West story that – based on the hugely excited audience reaction – may be the most important soulslike so far. Alongside it was Lies of P, the big hitter from last year’s gamescom , which once again proved itself ...
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IGN UK Podcast 712: Starfield - The Good, The Bad, and The Inventory

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Starfield is finally here. Cardy and Jen have been playing it and have many, many thoughts. Joining them is Mat who has watched all of Netflix's One Piece adaptation and again has thoughts. There's then a round-up of indie games to keep on your radar including The Plucky Squire, Thank Goodness You're Here, Harold Halibut, and Helskate. What do you think of Starfield? Had any good snacks recently? Drop us an email: ign_ukfeedback@ign.com . IGN UK Podcast 712: Starfield - The Good, The Bad, and The Inventory IGN UK Podcast 711: The Best of gamescom 2023 IGN UK Podcast 710: Goodbye Xbox 360 IGN UK Podcast 709: More Baldur's Gate 3 Because Why Not IGN UK Podcast 708: Baldur's Great IGN UK Podcast 707: Barbie is Sublime source https://www.ign.com/articles/ign-uk-podcast-712-starfield-the-good-the-bad-and-the-inventory
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Stardew Valley Cookbook Announced With Recipes for Pink Cake, Strange Buns, and More

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Stardew Valley is set to get its very own cookbook which will allow fans to experience the tastes of over 50 recipes from the beloved farming RPG when it releases in spring 2024. “I would like to announce the upcoming Stardew Valley Cookbook,” read a post on developer ConcernedApe’s X account. “It'll be out next spring, and includes 50 recipes from the game such as Pink Cake, Salad, and the Strange Bun," it said. Food is a cornerstone of Stardew Valley experience. Players hoping to get the most out of the short in game day can replenish energy by consuming the pixelated snacks, while those slogging their way through the sleepy town’s monster-infested mines rely heavily on meals to replenish health lost in combat. It is also part of the social fabric of the game. Recipes for new dishes can be given by grateful NPCs, which in turn can be cooked and given to villages to strengthen the bond between them and the player. I would like to announce the upcoming Stardew Valley C...
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Starfield Inventory Tips: How to Expand Your Storage and Not Be Encumbered

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One of the things you’ll learn real quick in Starfield is that your pockets are only so deep. And by that I mean, unless you’re very particular about what you loot, you are going to find yourself encumbered a whole lot. Increasing your storage space both on your person and on your ship should be an early priority, along with learning some easy workarounds so don’t have to play the game of “what should I throw away so I can fast travel back to my ship,” Here are our tips on how to increase and deal with Starfield’s Storage. You Have an Infinite Storage Locker in The Lodge It may not be obvious, and the game definitely never tells you this, but let’s get this out of the way first: You have unlimited storage at The Lodge on New Atlantis. You can leave stuff in your personal safe in your bedroom at the Lodge, once you become a member of Constellation through the main quest. Take the stairs up, head through the third door on the right, go all the way down the hall, take a left, and ...
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How Starfield Cheats Work: Best Console Commands and Item Codes

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Over 250 console commands and cheat codes are available for you to use in Starfield, but not all of them are as helpful as you might think. Thankfully, we've done the hard work and compiled over 20 of the best and most helpful cheat codes in Starfield. In addition, we have also listed some of the best item IDs for all major categories. So whether you're looking to spawn a legendary spacesuit , attach mods to your favorite weapon , level up skills , or essentially spawn unlimited Credits and Digipicks , this best cheats and console commands guide has you covered. How to Use Cheats and Console Commands in Starfield To enter cheats and console commands in Starfield, you must first access the command console. To do so, press the Tidle (~) key while in-game or when using the menu system . The command console will now appear, and you can enter codes. Cheat codes currently only work on PC versions of Starfield. WARNING: Using certain commands will disable achievements and are...
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See 64 Beautiful Screenshots From Super Mario Bros. Wonder

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We recently learned a lot about Super Mario Bros. Wonder thanks to Thursday's Nintendo Direct , our first hands-on preview , and our interview with producer Takashi Tezuka and director Shiro Mouri . But maybe you'd like to see more? In addition to new footage and other info, Nintendo released the 64 Super Mario Bros. Wonder screenshots below. Check them out and bask in all those lovely colors. The screenshots highlight all the way that Nintendo manages to infuse its upcoming platformer with the sense of joy and (ahem) wonder that the series is known for. It also includes glimpses of the world map, the full cast, and the Elephant Mario power-up that everyone seems to like so much ( but Shigeru Miyamoto didn't like so much ). If you want to see Super Mario Bros. Wonder in action, you can also check out our full preview below. Super Mario Bros. Wonder was first announced earlier this year. It's a fresh take on the New Super Mario Bros. formula, bringing with it on...
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Cyberpunk 2077 Only Getting One Expansion Was a 'Technological Decision', CD Projekt Red Says

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CD Projekt Red choosing to make Phantom Liberty the only Cyberpunk 2077 expansion was a "technological decision", the developer has said. Speaking during CD Projekt's latest earnings call , senior vice president of business development Michał Nowakowski said shifting from REDengine, the developer's own game engine, to Unreal Engine 5 was a "key reason" in deciding only one expansion would be made. "As we have announced a long time ago, we're not going to make a second or third expansion", Nowakowski said when asked how many copies of Phantom Liberty would need to sell for CD Projekt Red to make more DLC. "This is the only expansion of the game, and it has nothing to do with the numbers and how satisfied or not we are with sales or anything of the kind. "It's a technological decision to be honest. This is the last time we're working on the REDengine, for the time being at least, and in the foreseeable future as you know we...
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