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It sounds like the Bloodborne-like, dark Pinocchio fantasy Lies of P might have DLC on the horizon, according to a recent job posting. X (formerly Twitter) user Okami Games first pointed out the listing earlier today, which is from a post on the company's official job board. The post itself is in Korean, but IGN has confirmed that the listing is for a quest planner role for a Lies of P DLC, with one of the bullet points on the listing directly stating that the DLC is in development. IGN has reached out to Neowiz for comment on the listing. While it's not immediately obvious from the listing what such DLC might entail, there's one major theory fans have based off the game's post credits scene. We're about to discuss it below, so if you're avoiding spoilers for the ending of Lies of P, don't read on: The post-credits scene of Lies of P teases an absolutely wild swing of a new character: Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz. After some dialogue from Paracelsu...

This May Be the Last PlayStation-Exclusive Content Call of Duty Ever Gets

Activision has unveiled PlayStation-exclusive content coming to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 — potentially the last PlayStation-exclusive content Call of Duty will ever get. Modern Warfare 3 is set for an exclusive operator called Lockpick, who comes with a variety of related items. PlayStation owners who pre-order Modern Warfare 3 get the bundle, which includes a unique knife and SMG, at launch in November. Promotional material confirms this content is exclusive to PlayStation platforms for a year, until November 9, 2024. Microsoft’s long-running pursuit of Activision Blizzard reportedly ends next week with the imminent completion of its $69 billion buyout of the company behind Call of Duty. While Microsoft has secured an agreement with console rival Sony for the provision of Activision games on PlayStation for a decade , it seems unlikely Phil Spencer and co will want to give Call of Duty players a reason to favour the PlayStation version over the Xbox version after this ye...

Microsoft Reportedly Plans to Buy Activision Blizzard Next Week

Microsoft’s long-running pursuit of Activision Blizzard reportedly ends next week with the imminent completion of its $69 billion buyout of the company behind Call of Duty. The Verge reports Microsoft will seal the deal on Friday, October 13, pending final approval from the UK. If true, it’ll go through just five days before the October 18 deadline agreed by Microsoft and Activision. Last month, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provisionally approved Microsoft’s purchase of Activision Blizzard after a new deal was submitted that included the divestiture of its cloud gaming business to Assassin’s Creed maker Ubisoft. Final approval from the CMA is expected next week, opening the door to Microsoft completing the merger immediately after. Microsoft has already defeated the U.S.’s Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in court , obtained approval from key regulator the European Commission , and secured an agreement with console rival Sony for the provision of Activision gam...

Assassin's Creed Mirage Players Frustrated With Chromatic Aberration That Can't Be Turned Off

Some Assassin's Creed Mirage players are frustrated with a graphical effect called chromatic aberration that can't be turned off. Chromatic aberration is a graphical effect implemented to simulate lens distortion to make gameplay appear as if filmed with a real camera and therefore more cinematic. In actual gameplay, it makes the outlines of objects blurred or sometimes shine with bright colours. While this is an effect implemented across many games, some Assassin's Creed Mirage players are calling its use here the worst they've ever seen, with others claiming it's making them unwell and stopping play altogether. Ubisoft failed to include an option to turn chromatic aberration off within Assassin's Creed Mirage. "It's pretty much killing the game and making it look so bad," said Thestickleman on Reddit. "That along with not being able to turn motion blur off hurts my eyes a bit and makes me feel a bit ill after not too long." The ...

IGN UK Podcast 717: Spice Up Your Life

Cardy, Matt, and Dale are ready to step back in time with Assassin's Creed Mirage. After discussing Ubisoft's latest stealth action-adventure their attention then turns to Gen V – The Boys spin-off TV show which is a bloody good time. Want something a bit more cerebral? Maybe we could interest you in Cocoon, a new Game Pass puzzler. There's also time left for a quick chat about a couple of films – horror/home invasion No One Will Save You and Wes Anderson's The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. Have any thoughts about The Endless Search theme? Got any good demo disc stories? Get in touch at ign_ukfeedback@ign.com IGN UK Podcast 717: Spice Up Your Life IGN UK Podcast 716: Hate the Endless Search Theme? Let's Go Our Separate Ways IGN UK Podcast 715: Idris Elba's Sausage Sandwich IGN UK Podcast 714: Daddy's Back IGN UK Podcast 713: Starfield - Bethesda Strikes Back IGN UK Podcast 712: Starfield - The Good, The Bad, and The Inventory source https:/...

Telltale Games Has Allegedly Laid Off 'Most of' Its Workers

Narrative adventure developer Telltale Games, the studio currently working on The Wolf Among Us 2 and which just released The Expanse: A Telltale Series, has undergone layoffs which one former employee says impacted "most of" the studio. The news first circulated via a post on X (formerly Twitter) by former Telltale cinematic artist Jonah Huang, who said that these layoffs took place in early September: This is a sore subject, but I feel it necessary to add to the gaming layoff news: Telltale laid most of us off early September. Status of TWAU2, I can't say (NDA). Now, I focus on what matters to me—my own game, and the following words: Games industry, we must UNIONIZE. 1/5 — jjonahjonahson (@jjonahjonahson) October 5, 2023 Telltale has confirmed that it has undergone layoffs in a statement sent to IGN, but did not confirm the number or extent. Its statement is as follows: Due to current market conditions, we regrettably had to let some of our Telltale team ...

Best Nintendo Switch Accessories for 2023

Maybe you just scored a killer Nintendo Switch deal and are looking for a few accessories to make the most of your Nintendo Switch . Well, we’ve got you covered. Jump to detailed looks at our picks for the best Switch accessories , or just check the list below: TL;DR – These are the Best Nintendo Switch Accessories: Nintendo Switch Pro Controller amFilm Tempered Glass Screen Protector RDS Carry Case SanDisk 128GB Ultra CRKD Nitro Deck Satisfye ZenGrip Pro Gen 3 OLED Hori Split Pad Pro HyperDrive 60W Switch Dock Nintendo Joy-Con Wheel 8BitDo Arcade Stick Instax Mini Link HyperX ChargePlay Quad 2 mClassic Whether you want a better experience with it in your hands, on the go, or connected to your TV, these accessories will expand either the life of your Switch or your quality of life when using it. Beyond the traditional Switch, many of these accessories will work on the Switch OLED or even the Switch Lite , though we have a guide dedicated to the best Nintendo Switch...

PS5 Consoles Get a Huge Discount Before Prime Day 2 in the UK

There might be a PS5 'Slim' on the way, according to recent reports and rumours , but for now we're still seeing some exemplary deals on the highly sought-after base console. The latest discount comes in the form of a bundle with EA Sports FC 24, dropping to just £409.99 at select retailers in the UK. This isn't as good as the £400 offer we saw a couple of months back, but considering it includes a brand new game and is well below the asking price of £540, you're still bagging an incredible discount this time around. For clarity, PS5 disc console RRP is £479.99, while EA Sports FC 24 retails for £69.99, so if you're still lacking a PS5 and want to play the next in line to the 'FIFA' series (remember it's changed name now), then you're in luck with this deal. Even if you're not keen on the football, this is still £60 off the console and includes a free game that you could always sell on for even more money saved. More PS5 Deals on Prim...

Activision Trying to Nuke Leaked Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Gameplay From the Internet

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 gameplay has hit the internet just days before the beta is set for launch. Activision is currently working to pull the leaked footage from the internet, but it faces an uphill battle as fans share clips across social media and forums. A Twitter account called @uwuleaker99 popped up overnight and published gameplay footage that Activision pulled soon after. “This media has been disabled in response to a report by the copyright owner,” reads a message currently displayed on the tweet , which has at the time of publication one million views. Gameplay is currently still up on YouTube, where a channel called oG JIMMY has posted a handful of videos showing leaked footage of action on multiplayer maps set to appear in the beta. One video shows gameplay on Modern Warfare 3’s version of fan-favourite map, Rust, complete with a game-ending nuke (called Mass Guided Bombs here). Yes, this means fans already know what Modern Warfare 3’s nuke looks like over a...

Ranking Our Top 5 Xbox First-Party Developers – Unlocked 615

First we give our initial impressions of Forza Motorsport and Assassin's Creed Mirage now that the review embargoes on them have lifted, and then we spend the bulk of the episode giving our top-5 rankings of Xbox's internal game studios (including Bethesda/Zenimax) while also contemplating Phil Spencer's Xbox legacy to date as PlayStation boss Jim Ryan finalizes his ahead of his retirement. Subscribe on any of your favorite podcast feeds, to our YouTube channel , or grab an MP3 of this week's episode . For more awesome content, check out my recent Alan Wake 2 preview! For more next-gen coverage, make sure to check out our Xbox Series X review , our Xbox Series S review , and our PS5 review . 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," not "pork roll."...

Lies of P: The Secret Weapon You Only Get By Lying

While Lies of P might be a far cry from the wholesome tale of the puppet Pinocchio that you know, this grimdark soulslike has more than a few sly references to the classic fairytale up its sleeves. Some easter eggs are more obvious — the cricket-like Gemini or azure-haired Sophia, for example — but what do you really think of when you think of Pinocchio? That's right, Pinocchio's telltale nose - which in the original story would grow more every time he lied - can be found in Lies of P. In fact, Pinocchio's "nose" is a powerful weapon called the Golden Lie . How can you get your hands on this secret weapon? By lying, of course. Here's how you can unlock the Golden Lie weapon for yourself. Warning : Some Lies of P Spoilers below. Puppets Cannot Tell a Lie Your first step towards acquiring the rare Golden Lie weapon starts on the steps of Hotel Krat , when the voice beyond the door asks you... are you a human, or a puppet? This is the first of many quest...

Spider-Man 2's Alternate Suits Spotlighted in New Marvel Covers

Marvel's Spider-Man 2 features a wealth of unlockable costumes for both Peter Parker and Miles Morales. Marvel Comics is giving us a better look at some of the new designs being added to the sequel through a series of upcoming variant covers. These Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Variant Covers will appear as variants for series like The Amazing Spider-Man, Venom and Miles Morales: Spider-Man. Each of the ten covers will showcase one of the game's new costume designs. Check out all ten in the slideshow gallery below: Here's the full list of suits included in these covers, along with their original designers: Miles Morales Suits EnC0ded Suit design by Kris Anka (Superior Spider-Man #2) Biomechanical Suit design by Jerad Marantz (Miles Morales: Spider-Man #12) Tokusatsu Suit design by Julia Blattman (Venom #28) Agimat Suit design by Anthony Francisco (Miles Morales: Spider-Man #13) Red Spectre Suit design by Sweeney Boo (The Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War - First Strike #...

Silent Hill: Ascension Will Seemingly Premiere on Halloween, According to Google Play Listing

If you want to get in on the beginning of Silent Hill: Ascension, you might want to clear your Halloween plans. A Google Play listing for Ascension, a new interactive streaming series , has it premiering on Oct. 31 at 6 p.m. PDT/9 p.m. EST. It’s available for pre-register now. When reached by IGN, Genvid Entertainment, which is producing the series, could not officially confirm, but said that more information would be coming soon. Announced back in October 2022 , Silent Hill: Ascension is a choose-your-own-adventure mini-series where the stream’s chat will collectively come to decisions that “impact the canon of Silent Hill,” today’s listing says. It will feature daily live story scenes that will change based on the audience’s decisions, and the listing notes that you’ll be able to catch up on-demand on each installment. The whole project has been pretty mysterious thus far, with Genvid CEO Jacob Navok shedding a bit more light on it in a recent interview with Polygon . At the t...

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