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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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Vampire Survivors to Get Self-Contained Miniature Story Mode Adventures

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Vampire Survivors' v.1.8.0 free update is coming soon and will bring with it a new gameplay experience called Adventures, which are "self-contained miniature story modes that reset and remix the game's content." As revealed in a FAQ, Adventures will let you play as the Vampire Survivors' cast and go on a bunch of "wacky sidequests" to learn more about the lore of the game. Each Adventure will have its own progression path, meaning these new gameplay sessions will not impact your main progression or make you lose unlocks you already have. ⭐ ADVENTURES ⭐ Looking for an extra way to play #VampireSurvivors ? Adventures are self-contained, mini story modes that remix the game's content! Deep lore guaranteed ✅💀 Coming soon, to all platforms VS is on 😄 🧄 Are you ready for an Adventure?! #Adventures #gaming pic.twitter.com/lm01CZTq1p — Vampire Survivors 🧛🎃👻 (@poncle_vampire) November 3, 2023 You will start from scratch in Adventures ...
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Diablo 4 Devs Drop a Big Hint About the Highly Sought-After Cow Level

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IGN had the chance to speak to Diablo 4 production director Tiffany Wat and associate game director Joe Piepiora at BlizzCon 2023, and they dropped a pretty big hint about the highly sought-after but yet-to-be-confirmed Cow Level. Since the beginning of Season 2 of Diablo 4, players have taken a major step toward solving the Cow Level mystery that has caused players to search endlessly for the urban legend-turned-meme-turned-Diablo level in this latest game. As it turns out, players can earn three "Items of Great Significance," one at a time, if they kill 666 cows. Players can only earn one of these relics per week, but it appears all three can be used to craft a key to access the Forlorn Hovel, which is a location that many believe is where the elusive portal to Diablo 4's Cow Level is hiding. We asked Wat and Piepiora about this new development in the community, and they had a bit of bovine fun before dropping a tantalizing hint for fans. "Did you say Cow L...
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World of Warcraft Community Can't Get Over Anduin's Glow Up

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There's a lot to unpack from the deluge of new World of Warcraft content we were treated to today during BlizzCon 2023. The Worldsoul Saga, three teased expansions, Classic getting the Cataclysm expansion, and so much more. But excited as everyone is for all this, some people are arguably even more excited about, uh, a very, very specific kind of content update to a very, very specific character. I'm talking about Anduin Wrynn's glow-up. He's hot now. And the WoW community is thrilled. Anduin es un personaje al que hemos visto crecer desde que era un niño. En un videojuego. Es algo increíble. 🥹 pic.twitter.com/jtISJ7oYLF — Navineko 🎄✨ (@minekopls) November 3, 2023 First, some context. Anduin Wrynn has been a staple character in World of Warcraft for a long time now. He's the son of the former king of Stormwind and High King of the Alliance Varian Wrynn, and in the earlier days of WoW was seen as a child and then a teenager hanging out in Stormwind. As Wo...
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The 15 Best Free-to-Play Games on PS5 Right Now

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Free-to-play games have risen in prominence in recent years, flooding the market with titles that you can sink dozens if not hundreds of hours into without spending a thing. With so many games and so much variety, it can be daunting to sift through the catalogue and pick one to play. If you’re playing on PS5, we’ve collated some of the best choices for free-to-play games in 2023. Each of the PS5 games below are free to start playing, but some of the aspects of these games may cost money. Things that aren't part of the base free game often include expansions and cosmetic upgrades. See our guide to the best PS5 deals for discounts on new games and more ahead of PS5 Black Friday deals . Fortnite An unsurprising entry for the list, Fortnite is a mega hit that continues to take the world by storm. This stylized battle royale game has a variety of game modes to participate in to test your skills, an ever evolving map to explore, live event spectacles, a robust creative commun...
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World of Warcraft: Classic Is Adding the Cataclysm Expansion

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With World of Warcraft: Classic beginning to wind down its Wrath of the Lich King expansion, many players have been wondering where the game would go from here. The answer is...not going to shock anyone, as Classic will be adding the next expansion in line, Cataclysm. Cataclysm was...a rather controversial expansion in its time. It consisted of a massive revamp to the world of Azeroth, transforming entire existing regions and making old questlines and stories unplayable while adding brand new ones. The giant dragon Deathwing soared across the map, spewing fire on regions and frying players where they stood. Worgen and goblins were added as playable races, Archaelology was added as a profession (and eventually discontinued). While many of the changes it brought to the game were instrumental in shaping its future, one of the reasons World of Warcraft: Classic exists in the first place was because players wanted to experience the "old world" of Warcraft, the one that existe...
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Warcraft Rumble, Blizzard's New Mobile Game, is Out Earlier Than Expected

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In an unexpected surprise, Warcraft Rumble is out early. Blizzard's new free-to-play mobile spin-off popped up on the App Store earlier today, and it seems to be fully playable based on initial testing. Originally called Warcraft Arclight Rumble, Warcraft Rumble was previously expected to release on BlizzCon , which kicks off tomorrow. Instead it's out a day early. Warcraft Rumble was first announced back in 2022, where it was billed as a mix of tower defense and MOBA . Players can collect more than 65 miniatures while developing their own army. We wrote in our original preview , "I was impressed with the depth of strategy it can offer. But it is still basically a Warcraft spin on a type of mobile strategy game that's much more geared toward finding something to do while you wait for your lunch order to be called than the sort of life-devouring adventures Blizzard is most known for. "And you know, that may not get me vibrating with excitement, but it's ...
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Bungie Acknowledges ‘Difficult' Week in First Statement Since Layoffs

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Following layoffs a few days ago , Bungie has published a statement about the "difficult" week the studio had as the developer alludes to some of its plans moving forward. "This has been one of the most difficult weeks in our studio’s history, as we’ve parted ways with people we respect and admire," the blog post begins, addressing the layoffs that affected roughly 100 employees. "We’ve spent this week supporting one another, including those who are at the studio, as well as friends and colleagues who no longer are." The team also acknowledged that it has lost "a lot of [its fans] trust," noting that it recognizes the concerns and feedback players have shared regarding Destiny 2 and the mixed reception to the Lightfall expansion . "We know we have lost a lot of your trust," Bungie wrote. "Destiny needs to surprise and delight. We haven't done this enough and that's going to change." The blog post comes following...
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Best PS5 Headset: The Top Gaming Headsets for PS5

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Investing in a PS5 headset is a no-brainer if you have a PlayStation 5. The Sony Pulse 3D headset is the ultimate choice if you’re seeking an immersive experience. But, if you’d rather a more discreet look, there are some smaller headsets you can consider, including earbuds. TL;DR – These are our picks for the Best PS5 Headsets: Sony Pulse 3D - Best PS5 Headset Overall Sony InZone Buds - Best PS5 Earbuds Turtle Beach Stealth Pro - Best Multiplayer PS5 Headset SteelSeries Arctis Prime - Best Wired PS5 Headset SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 - Best Wireless PS5 Headset Razer Barracuda X - Best Tempest 3D Audio PS5 Headset Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 2 MAX - Most Versatile PS5 Headset Audeze Maxwell - Best Audiophile PS5 Headset Astro A50 - Best High-End PS5 Headset Master & Dynamic MG20 - Best Premium PS5 Headset The best PS5 headsets should add to your gaming experience, not hinder it. Therefore, comfort is key, along with being able to block external distrac...
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Silent Hill: Ascension Microtransactions Spark Major Backlash Among Fans

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Silent Hill: Ascension, an interactive streaming series that premiered on Halloween , has Silent Hill fans up in arms after being hit with unexpected microtransactions. While the series, a group-based choose-your-own-adventure, is "free" to experience, it does include microtransactions, including the $20 Founder's Pack. This features the Season Pass, access to all the in-game puzzles, and some in-game cosmetics, such as exclusive emotes. You can give it a look in the image below. Silent Hill fans took to X/Twitter and Reddit to express their frustrations with Ascension, complaining that there's something of a pay-to-win issue here. The framework of Ascension is voting, as a group in real time, to determine what happens next. As Polygon reports, though, viewers spend what are called Influence Points (or IP) to sway the decisions. You can pay real money to obtain the digital currency, and the more IP you have, the more sway you have in the decisions. Genvid C...
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Bungie CEO Claims Layoffs Were Due to Destiny 2 Underperformance

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In an internal town hall meeting addressing a Monday round of layoffs that impacted multiple departments, Bungie CEO Pete Parsons allegedly told remaining employees that the company had kept “the right people” to continue work on Destiny 2. Speaking to multiple current and recently laid off employees, IGN has confirmed reports that Bungie took responsibility for the layoffs, rather than laying them at the feet of parent company Sony. Parsons told employees that the layoffs were largely due to underperformance of Destiny 2 over the last year, as well as lower-than-expected preorders for upcoming expansion The Final Shape. IGN can now independently confirm reports that The Final Shape has been delayed to June 2024, and Marathon has been internally delayed to 2025 after having been in development since 2019. Employees were also told that Destiny 2 player sentiment was at an all-time low. Sources tell IGN that this issue had been flagged to leadership repeatedly for months prior t...
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How to Rate Games on IGN

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While it’s not quite over yet, 2023 has certainly been an incredible year for game releases. Whether we look back on it as one of the greatest years in gaming history remains to be seen, but there’s a good chance we’ll be talking about The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Baldur’s Gate 3, Metroid Prime Remastered, Alan Wake 2, Diablo IV, Street Fighter 6, and the Resident Evil 4 remake for years to come. We’ve given four games a 10 this year, and a further 27 have received a nine, so that puts it up there alongside great moments like 2004 (Halo 2, Half-Life 2, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, GTA: San Andreas) or 1998 (The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Half-Life, Starcraft, Resident Evil 2, Metal Gear Solid). You may not always agree with our reviews (believe me, I'm aware of this), so some additional perspective from other players can be useful. Earlier this year we rolled out a way for you to add your scores to the games in our database alongside our own as another ...
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Five Great Horror RPGs to Play During Halloween

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Great horror RPGs are more difficult to find than you might think. Despite clever innovations like the sanity stat, role-playing designers still tend to favor swords and sorcery over everything else ( just ask sci-fi fans ). That doesn’t mean there aren’t some perfectly scary RPGs out there, though. Whether they feature raw psychological horror or more traditional werewolves and vampires, there’s plenty of spookiness to be found in the role-playing genre. So on this, the spookiest day of the year, here are five great RPGs to play on Halloween. Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines Troika was an RPG studio that was aptly named. Led by Fallout developers Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky, who would later go on to work on The Outer Worlds, Troika produced a trio of classic RPGs – Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura, The Temple of Elemental Evil, and Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines. Bloodlines was barely more than half a game when it launched, rife as it was with bugs and hidde...
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Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 Reveals Four DLC Characters, Confirming Early Leaks

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The first DLC fighters for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 have been revealed ahead of the game's launch in just a week on Nov. 7. The fighters are: Mr. Krabs from SpongeBob, Rocksteady from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and both Zuko and his uncle Iroh from Avatar: The Last Airbender. Revealed earlier on Tuesday via X/Twitter, the official account for Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 said, "Mr. Krabs, Zuko, Rocksteady, and Iroh are joining Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 as our first DLC characters in 2024! Watch out for more news on Mr. Krabs coming early next year!" Mr. Krabs, Zuko, Rocksteady, and Iroh are joining Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 as our first DLC characters in 2024! Watch out for more news on Mr. Krabs coming early next year! #NASB2 @Nickelodeon pic.twitter.com/dRSDD8V2nk — Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl (@NickBrawlGame) October 31, 2023 It also confirmed the addition of a new roguelite story campaign, in addition to a trailer. You can watch it below: This ...
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