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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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Hades Is Headed to Apple Devices via Netflix in 2024

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Hades, the beloved rouge-like from Supergiant Games that has you attempting to escape the Underworld of Greek myth, is headed to Apple devices via Netflix in 2024. When Hades arrives on iOS, it will do so without any in-game ads, no extra fees, and no in-app purchases, much like other Netflix games. It will simply be available to play as it always has, just now on more devices that have Netflix! HADES is breaking new ground! 🔥 The critically acclaimed rogue-like game is coming exclusively to iOS via Netflix next year. #GeekedWeek pic.twitter.com/c8HRoNAOQX — Netflix (@netflix) November 11, 2023 We here at IGN are obviously happy more people will get a chance to play Hades as we awarded it our Game of the Year award in 2020. "Hades is a one-of-a-kind rogue-lite that sets the bar for creatively combining wildly different genres and using their strengths to complement each other in unexpected ways," We wrote of Hades. "Satisfying, twitch-based combat combined wit...
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The Best Board Games to Play in 2023 and Beyond

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Compiling a list of the best board games to play at any given time is more challenging than it might appear. What do we mean when we talk about an “all time” great in any medium? It’s got to be something that’s stood the test of time, like all our picks for the best classic board games . But at the same time we need to steer away from games that have become diminished by over familiarity and shift into new and exciting territory. We also want to include things that have been acclaimed as top of their particular tree at one time or another, to give some historical perspective. That’s the thinking we’ve brought to the list below, a mixture of board games once seen as the best ever, together with some close pretenders that have earned their spot through novelty or popularity. They’re all great in one way or another, so whatever you pick you can’t go wrong. Here are the best board games to play in 2023. Looking for discounts? Check out our guide to the best board game deals right now...
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The Best Disney Games on the Nintendo Switch in 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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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer Review in Progress

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This is our multiplayer review in progress for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. For our thoughts on the campaign, check out the single-player campaign review . Update - November 10, 2023: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 officially launched yesterday, and it isn’t surprising that not a lot has changed about its multiplayer since the last beta (which you can read my previous impressions of down below). While I still have a lot more to see since I’ve only been able to play a few hours on the live servers, so far I’m not impressed by a sequel that basically feels like little more than Modern Warfare 2 with new maps. The biggest improvement I noticed from the beta was the sharper graphics, as the environments no longer look blurred and washed out. Once I was able to turn off motion blur and remove the film grain filter, my previous complaints about everything looking soft and out of focus were suddenly completely solved. However, I’m still not a fan of how oddly dated the UI looks – th...
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Mortal Kombat 1’s Thanksgiving Fatality Is One of the Grossest in the Franchise’s Gory History

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With the holiday season underway, NetherRealm Studios is joining in on the festivities with some holiday Mortal Kombat 1 Fatalities , including a Thanksgiving-themed one. It, like every other Fatality, is pretty gory, but that might not be what grosses you out about it. It's not out yet officially, but X/Twitter user @thethiny managed to datamine it, and it's already getting pretty visceral reactions. If you've got a strong stomach, you can watch it below. ( Warning: It's quite graphic and may leave you feeling nauseous, especially if you're squeamish about vomit ). Happy Thanksgiving 😋🍗🐲 MK1 Thanksgiving Fatality #MK1 #MortalKombat1 pic.twitter.com/5OuzbZy8D5 — thethiny 🐰🍉 (@thethiny) November 10, 2023 Basically, it's pretty gnarly, as the character is shown getting their pummeled face forcibly stuffed with typical foods you'd consume at a Thanksgiving dinner — turkey, sweet potato pie, and green bean casserole. Their opponent then, however...
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Activision Warns Warzone Cheaters It May Cut Their Parachutes ‘Randomly, and for Fun’

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Activision has issued a fresh warning to Warzone cheaters: it may cut their parachutes so they “splat” on the ground. In a blog post responding to concern about cheating in Call of Duty amid the launch of Modern Warfare 3 , Activision explained this new trick it has in store for cheaters in the free-to-download battle royale. “With Splat, if a cheater is discovered, we may randomly, and for fun, disable their parachute sending them careening into the ground after they deploy,” Activision said. “But what if we catch them after they’ve deployed? Well, Splat can also adjust player velocity, which transforms a bunny hop into a 10,000-foot drop taking them out instantly. This is one of many new tricks we’ve developed – and we’ll talk about more in the future.” Activision stressed that Splat won’t randomly turn on for a player that isn’t verified to be cheating. Player reporting won’t turn it on, and the game can’t accidentally activate it, either. Video game cheat experts recently...
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This New PS5 Slim Bundle Includes Modern Warfare 3 for Free: Save $70 on Your Purchase

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The mid-gen refresh PS5 -- unofficially dubbed the 'slim' model -- is now available to purchase in select markets . It costs $499.99, and as previously anticipated , this new PS5 slim bundle will feature Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 or Spider-Man 2 at no additional charge; offering potential buyers savings of $70 compared to purchasing the items separately. For those interested, you can see the new Call of Duty bundle listed at Best Buy , GameStop, or Target. Or, for those of you who would prefer to play as Spidey instead , Amazon also currently has the new slim PS5 Spider-Man 2 bundle for only $499.99. You can also consider the 2020 model PS5 bundle instead if that's your preference. Heads up, as well, the slim model's new optional PS5 disc drive needs to connect to the internet to pair it to a console. It also comes with 1TB storage -- up from 825GB in the original versions of the console. Buyers should consider all of these a Black Friday deal since it i...
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New Report Reveals that Modern Warfare 3 Development Time Was Half That of a Normal Call of Duty

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Sledgehammer Games reportedly pitched Call of Duty Advanced Warfare 2, its follow-up to 2014's Advanced Warfare, only for it to be shelved in order to create Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. This reportedly led to heavy development crunch within the studio. According to Bloomberg , Sledgehammer Games had to make Modern Warfare 3 in a year-and-a-half rather than the typical three-year development cycle. The development of Modern Warfare 3 was reportedly rushed because of another Call of Duty that was delayed out of the 2023 release window. Previous reports revealed that Modern Warfare 3 was originally conceived as an expansion to Modern Warfare 2, but that Activision decided to make it into a full sequel. It initially was supposed to take place in Mexico, but finished version fully rebooted the story and instead featured the villain Vladimir Makarov . Sledgehammer studio head Aaron Halon took to social media to say that the game was conceived as a premium game from the beginning...
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My Time at Sandrock Review

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I wish I lived in Sandrock. It's a place where a cat can be a celebrated member of the town guard and every street gets fully decked out for the holidays. It's where newcomers are enthusiastically welcomed, contrary to other Western stories where folks "not from around these parts" are met with suspicion. It's got plenty of Western staples though; a ranch managed by a salt-of-the-earth family (even if the husband is a little unhinged), a cute main street with a saloon and general store, plenty of lovely Western accents, and of course, a touch of danger. My Time at Sandrock is an excellent entry in an ever-growing list of cozy games, consistently fun while managing to stand apart from the crowd thanks to its theme of optimism grown out of hard times. As a sequel to the post-apocalyptic RPG town sim My Time at Portia, the desert-based follow-up My Time at Sandrock is deeply familiar. Like its predecessor, you've come to this struggling town to assist in impro...
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Turn 10's Alan Hartman Promoted to Head of Xbox Game Studios

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The Microsoft-Activision Blizzard acquisition continues to shake up leadership at Xbox. Alan Hartman, former leader of Turn 10 has been promoted as the new head of Xbox Game Studios. Hartman announced his promotion on LinkedIn overnight Tuesday, and Twitter/X user Idle Sloth spotted the post on Wednesday afternoon. "Thrilled to be representing such an elite set of game creators in my new role leading Xbox Game Studios!" Hartman wrote. (FYI) Alan Hartman (Turn 10) has been promoted to the New Head of Xbox Game Studios Announcement: https://t.co/S7i5TNCa8h Source: https://t.co/ESynGHpn6A pic.twitter.com/s7QDUbDrKp — Idle Sloth💙💛 (@IdleSloth84_) November 8, 2023 Hartman had been the head of Turn 10 since 2005, and spent the last two years as corporate vice president of Forza and Fable. During his time at the studio, he oversaw the release of games in the Forza series and the development of the ForzaTech engine, with Turn 10 shares with Forza Horizon developer Pl...
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Grand Theft Auto 6: Trailer, Potential Release Window, Leaks, Story, and Latest News

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With over 185 million copies sold, Grand Theft Auto 5 is easily the best-selling full-priced game of all time and among the most successful entertainment releases across all mediums. To this day, GTA 5 ranks among the most played games on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, though 10 years on from its debut, fans are eager for a new addition to the Grand Theft Auto series . In anticipation of Rockstar’s next open-world adventure, we’ve compiled this comprehensive overview of everything we know about Grand Theft Auto 6, including a potential release window, platforms, settings, gameplay, and more. GTA 6 Trailer The first Grand Theft Auto 6 trailer will debut in early December, according to Rockstar. No further details were provided, though one potential venue for the announcement is The Game Awards, which has become a go-to destination for big-name reveals. This year's show airs on December 7 , putting it in line with Rockstar's "early December" release window for the tr...
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Take-Two CEO Says Publisher Is in 'Growth Mode' in Wake of GTA 6 Announcement

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After wave after wave of mass layoffs impacted almost every major games company in the last several months, the Take-Two Interactive CEO Strauss Zelnick says he feels confident that the publisher is on the other side of what's been a highly fraught year for the industry. Speaking to IGN alongside its quarterly financials, Zelnick says that its cost-cutting measures undertaken earlier this year exceeded the publisher's targets, and that "we feel good about how we're structured now." Notably, some of that cost-cutting includes the layoffs at the Private Division label and other company divisions made back in March, though specific numbers were neither given nor reported. However, Zelnick claims that Take-Two has weathered the worst of a post-pandemic slump, and is prepared for a surge of growth in the coming years. "We've already gotten through the right-sizing we felt we needed to do, and we expect to be in growth mode going forward," he said. ...
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