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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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How to Unlock All Armored Core 6 Endings

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The fate of Rubicon rests in your hands. No pressure. Armored Core 6 is far more than just fun mech battles. It has a deep and branching story , with three whole different endings to unlock depending on the choices you make from mission to mission. Maybe you're unhappy with the first ending you got, or you just want to see all three endings for yourself. If you're ready for the commitment, we're here to walk you through how to unlock all three endings in Armored Core 6. How to Unlock All Endings in Armored Core 6 To unlock every ending in Armored Core 6, you must play the game to completion at least three times . You can choose to pursue either the "Liberator of Rubicon" or "Fires of Raven" ending on either your first or second playthrough. Whichever ending you pick to do first or second will have no impact on unlocking the third ending. However, to reveal the third (and some say "true") ending of Armored Core 6, you must play New Game...
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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Creative Director Discusses the Scene Everyone Can't Wait to See

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Spoilers ahead for the original Final Fantasy 7 and potentially Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth! Final Fantasy VII Rebirth creative director Tetsuya Nomura has opened up about that one scene everyone can't wait to see play out, saying that he was "able to do what I truly wanted to show in this title." We are obviously talking about one of the most iconic scenes in the history of gaming - the death of Aerith by Sephiroth - and while Nomura wasn't going to reveal how this scene will play out in Rebirth, he did share with Game Informer some thoughts behind the decision in the original game and this new remake. "Beginning with the original Final Fantasy VII, when we had started working on it, it was already decided from the get-go that 'life' would be the central theme," creative director Tetsuya Nomura says. "I knew that we had to depict life and death within this title. "Prior to Final Fantasy VII, there have been other titles where characte...
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7 Cozy Queer Video Games To Play

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While we love spending our time losing ourselves in epic games like The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, sometimes we just want to chill out and play something a little less intense and a little more cozy. Luckily there have been a spate of brilliant cozy games for us to enjoy. From grim reaper adventures surrounded by queer love to witchy life sims that allow you to date whoever you want, there is a game for everyone here. Heck, you can even run an 8-Bit coffee shop or explore an alien planet over a decade of your life. What a joy! The below games are enjoyable for anyone who digs cozy vibes and indie games, and have been narrowed down even further based on having wholesome, LGBTQIA+ inclusivity to boot. We like to see representation growing in games and also rounded up our favorite LGBTQIA+ game characters . Check 'em out! Spiritfarer This melancholy yet beautiful game takes you on a journey through the beyond. As a ferrymaster to those w...
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Tekken 8 Colorblind Filter Is Causing Vertigo and Migraines for Disabled Players

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A recently revealed colorblind filter for Tekken 8 is negatively impacting disabled players with issues like nausea and migraines. While accessibility tools like colorblind options help to differentiate important on-screen information like opponents and their health bars, this setting is preventing some disabled individuals from viewing matches altogether. X/Twitter user SJS | Gatterall shared a 38-second clip of a brief match with the filter activated, stating, “Why is no one talking about the colorblind accessibility of Tekken 8. Literally no game has done this.” Why is no one talking about the color blind accessibility of Tekken 8. Literally no game has done this. pic.twitter.com/i8qdUYwpPP — SJS | Gatterall (@itwhiffed) December 27, 2023 The video showcases a match with the background stylized after an uncolored comic panel. The fighter on the left is defined by vertical black lines that consistently move, and their opponent on the right is defined by horizontal black lines...
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What to Expect From PlayStation in 2024

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Sony had a curious 2023. The PlayStation 5 had blockbuster console exclusives, such as the superb Spider-Man 2 and the flashy Final Fantasy 16. It also saw the release of the PlayStation VR 2 , an impressive piece of virtual reality tech but one barely supported by a games library. Long-term PlayStation man and current CEO Jim Ryan also stepped down , with his full-time replacement yet to be named. So, what will 2024 have in store? There are plenty of exciting games to look forward to, as well as a good deal of mystery. Let’s take a look at what we know is coming next year, as well as theorize as best as we can about what surprises might be in store. The Games We Know Are Coming Ah, nothing like two dozen hours of emotional turmoil to wash those winter blues away. January may well signal the start of a new year, but Sony is doing its best to make us question exactly what year it is with yet another The Last of Us re-release. The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered is the PS5 version of t...
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TOTK's Master Sword and Hylian Shield: How to Get the Tears of the Kingdom's Best Weapons

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There are plenty of unique weapons in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and even more so when you consider all of the combinations of fused weaponry you can make. But, there's one weapon combo to rule them all — the iconic Master Sword and Hylian Shield , a staple for The Legend of Zelda series. And, just like in the previous games, obtaining the Master Sword in TotK requires a bit of legwork before Link can wield it in all its glory. Note: There are some major story spoilers included in this article. Proceed at your own risk! How to Get the Hylian Shield in Tears of the Kingdom The Hylian Shield is the best defensive shield you can obtain in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Thankfully, this one is a bit easier to obtain than the Master Sword. You'll find the Hylian Shield located north of Hyrule Castle, inside the Hyrule Field docks . Just west of Hyrule Castle, you'll find a small wooden dock where you can set sail using a nearby boat, or by ...
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Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Koltin Locations

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You might remember Kilton, the bizarre monster-loving NPC from your adventures in Breath of the Wild. Well, in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom , it's time to meet Koltin, the baby brother of the family . Unlike his sibling, Koltin has a fervent obsession with all things involving the Satori... so obsessed that Koltin's only mission in life is to become a Satori himself. To transform into one of the otherworldly, blue-glowing Satori (such as Blupees or the mysterious Lord of the Mountain), Koltin has a plan. He's on the hunt to consume as many Bubbul Gems dropped by Bubbulfrogs , until he's eaten enough turn into a Satori. Don't worry, there's something in it for you. If you feed into Koltin's unhinged pursuit by gifting him Bubbul Gems , he'll trade you some monstrous goodies. But first, you'll need to find him. Unlike his brother, Koltin doesn't like to set up shop outside major towns. Here are all seven spots in Tears of the Ki...
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What to Expect from Xbox in 2024

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The Xbox Series X and S are no longer new. Year 4 has begun, and thus we are officially into the middle portion of what we expect (courtesy of Microsoft’s lawyers accidentally leaking the company’s own product roadmap) to be an eight-year console generation. So where do we stand? In last year’s version of this piece , I wrote, “2023 is a year of serious promise for Xbox, but it comes with an understandable sense of urgency from Xbox owners.” That urgency remains for 2024, following the mixed reception for Starfield, the most important launch for Xbox since, arguably, Halo 3 in 2007. But there’s even more reason to be optimistic coming out of 2023, as Hi-Fi Rush kicked the year off with a unique and award-nominated rhythm-action game that nobody saw coming; Microsoft survived legal challenges from multiple regulatory agencies and closed its Activision-Blizzard-King acquisition; and Xbox Game Pass continued to win and win . And looking ahead to 2024, that positive momentum looks se...
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One Fan's Quest to Make the Perfect Light Gun for 2023 Continues

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Since 2019, the Sinden Light Gun has been the first and only contemporary light gun that will work on modern TVs and displays. Yet despite the technical achievements made, its creator, Andy Sinden, is aiming higher to make this a product not just an easy way to play your favorite light gun games on an high-definition TV, but to fully revive a niche and otherwise forgotten sub-genre of games. “My development priorities for the Sinden Light Gun is all about adding support to more hardware, emulators, and games. So finding ways to work directly on old consoles such as NES, PS2, and Dreamcast and supporting more systems good for emulation systems like Steam Deck and MiSTer FPGA,” Sinden explains. “Working with emulator developers to add light gun support to new emulators, working with developers and publishers to put more and more games on Steam that can work with light guns such as the recent House Of The Dead: Remake .” Sinden’s ultimate goal is to have these devices work natively o...
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God of War’s Christopher Judge Seemingly Won’t Voice Young Kratos Out of Respect for TC Carson

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God of War (2018) and God of War Ragnarok's Christopher Judge is uninterested in voicing a younger version of Kratos out of respect for the character’s original actor, Terrence C. Carson. As reported by TheGamer, Judge shed light on his feelings about the Ghost of Sparta’s early days during a livestream event with YouTuber AbdBay and Streamily . He says that, although Kratos is a role he did not want to take lightly, he also wanted to focus on leaving his own mark on the character. “I never watched any of the scenes from the earlier (God of War games) because TC’s so great, and I thought it would be a disservice to try to voice match him or anything, nor did they ask for it,” Judge said. “From the very beginning, it was about making it my own.” Spoiler warning for God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla. Judge continued to say that, even if PlayStation developer Santa Monica Studio had asked him to work off of Carson’s portrayal, he “would have said no.” Interestingly, when highlig...
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All Stable Locations in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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Is there any sight quite as comforting as spotting that giant wooden horse head in the distance, smoke puffing gently from its nose? Stables in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom are far more than just places to board or take out your tamed horses . These scattered outposts offer a place for Link to rest his head, cook up hearty meals, or even peruse the wares of everyone's favorite wandering merchant, Beedle. Don't forget to claim your Pony Points ! For every Stable you visit, you rack up more points on your Poiny Points Card. Spend these with the Stable Keeper to unlock special Pony Points rewards . Stables are also a hub for news, and with Hyrule so changed following the events of the Regional Phenomena , you'll want to visit every stable to get the scoop if you hope to ever find Princess Zelda . There are fifteen Stables all-in-all across Hyrule , plus two Mini-Stables you can unlock with a little questing. Here's what you need to know about all Stabl...
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