BPM: Bullets Per Minute is a Doom-inspired roguelike FPS rhythm game. While that might sound like a random mishmash of genres, I hope developers like Awe Interactive never stop experimenting because BPM is a wonderfully unique experience. Right now, it's included in the Speedrunning with GDQ Humble Bundle, so you can get it for what works out at just $1.71 / £1.35. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Eleven great PC games not to miss in September Doom becomes a rhythm game in BPM, coming to Steam this year View the full article
Path of Exile 2 features a slew of communication features players can use to interact with each other in the game. One of these features is linking, which can be used to share information about items between players. However, many do not know the feature exists, let alone how to use it. Here’s how to link items in trade chat Path of Exile 2. View the full article
While one new multiplayer games in Marvel Rivals flourishes with gamers everywhere, 2024’s largest series is struggling in the eyes of its community in the early days of 2025. Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 and Warzone both have a serious hacking issue, and it feels worse than previous years, with cheaters able to ****** lobbies and Ranked Play on console being decimated with hackers thanks to crossplay being a requirement. One of the best CoD esports pros and top personalities of all time, OpTic Scump, voiced his concerns recently as he has pivoted away from streaming the game like many other top content creators. View the full article
Square Enix veteran Yoshinori Kitase has said he’d love to see another movie or a TV series based on the game. Series brand manager Kitase, who directed Final Fantasy 6, 7 and 8, and is currently serving as producer on the FF7 remake trilogy, was asked about the potential for a movie or TV adaptation during a recent interview. “We don’t have anything officially planned and so this is just strictly my personal sort of wish, but yeah, I’ve heard about various Hollywood directors and actors playing Final Fantasy 7, and many creators also respect the title,” Kitase told Danny Peña. Read More... View the full article
The last set of Revenant weapons is out in Destiny 2, and it includes two icy new weapons, including the Red Tape scout rifle. There aren’t many good Stasis scout rifles, but even fewer can roll some of the latest perks in the sandbox. Red Tape is a Stasis Lightweight scout rifle and a second scout rifle after Live Fire (which is a world drop) that can get the new Rimestealer perk. If you need a scout for your Stasis build and don’t want to run Wicked Implement, Red Tape might just be the gun for you. View the full article
Oh boy, here we go again - it seems that at least once per season in Apex Legends, another spark appears that reignites debates around PC versus console, controller versus mouse and keyboard, and high-skill players versus casuals. This time, it involves the art of the tap strafe - a movement technique used by some of the battle royale's top mouse and keyboard players to be as agile and slippery as possible. In the most recent update to Apex Legends, a change was made to how frequently you can 'lurch' while tap strafing, rendering it far weaker than it once was. While the majority of Apex players won't be affected by the tap strafe changes, it has angered some of the game's most dedicated and skilled PC players. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Apex Legends characters and abilities list Apex Legends buffs struggling Alter and makes Loba super strong The new Apex Legends season strips out modes, and players already miss Mixtape View the full article
The Realmgate is a part of Path of Exile 2's endgame, giving those who find it access to pinnacle bosses in the game. These foes are the strongest opponents you could possibly face, giving anyone with endgame builds the challenge of a lifetime. However, you can't use the Realmgate until you understand where it shows up and how it functions. View the full article
An Infinity Nikki player may have taken things too far after their custom character picture was removed from the game. As a game (mostly) about fashion, Infinity Nikki allows players to share snapshots of their custom looks with other players. Players have been using these photos for everything, from social interaction to sharing puzzle hints to just having fun with different outfits and poses - but one player decided to use a custom photo as a jumpscare, and was surprised when they logged back in to find it removed. View the full article
There are several ways you can build up your people in Civilization 7, and one of the building blocks is your people’s Religion and Faith. These pave the path forward for your people’s beliefs, and can lead to other benefits to give you additional victory conditions throughout the game. Developing your Religion will vary from previous Civilization games and has more meaning earlier in the game, during the Exploration Age. As you might expect, the Exploration Age is where you and your people are focused on exploring the world, spreading out to trade, meeting others, and discovering more beyond the development stage of their society. Here’s what you need to know about how Religion and Faith work in Civilization 7 and some notable changes compared to previous games in the series. View the full article
Riot Games is ringing in the New Year with a fresh season of League of Legends — the first of three season launches that players will experience in 2025. In typical Riot fashion, there's a cinematic trailer to go along with it, but this year's video is a major step-up from its predecessors. For one thing, it's absolutely stunning — thanks, of course, to a lending hand from Fortiche, the animation studio that brought Arcane to life. But more importantly, the five-minute video is leaving fans of Netflix's Arcane hopeful that this Noxus-themed trailer doubles as an exciting prelude to another League of Legends show. There's a couple of apparent nods to Arcane that make their way into the end of the new cinematic. One of the biggest moments in the trailer that merges series with game comes when ****** Rose members Vladimir and LeBlanc discuss how they need to take "advantage of the opportunity that has washed up our shores," which we're assuming is a reference to Mel. LeBlanc also comments that "Piltover was a lesson," which Arcane viewers will recognize as the Runeterra region in which the original show takes place. When the final season of Arcane wrapped, fans were eager to find out if other Runeterra regions would get some on-screen exposure. Christian Linke, creative director at Riot and the creator and showrunner of Arcane, confirmed these suspicions in an interview with League content creator Necrit shortly after the show concluded, revealing that Noxus, Ionia, and Demacia will receive their own spin-off series. Now, upon the cinematic's release, fans can't help but connect the dots that this Noxus-themed season of League of Legends is perhaps a subtle hint towards the Noxus-themed spin-off they've been waiting for. One Rioter on Reddit, dubbed RiotMiddler, has denied that the cinematic trailer is a set-up for a TV show: "Regarding the intent of the cinematic, our goal was to set up some themes for Noxus for the season and a plot line that'll be continued this year in game/around game materials (not a tv show to be clear)." But, like, have you looked at it? It very well may be true that the intent of the cinematic is first and foremost to promote the new Noxus-based season of League of Legends — there's no actual show storyline that's teased, nor any official release date for a new show attached. We're just saying, it seems unlikely that Fortiche went through the trouble of creating new designs for characters like Elise, Katarina, Vladimir, Darius, LeBlanc, and Trundle with no intent of introducing them into a future series. Show teaser or not, we're hyped for this new season of League of Legends, which goes live tomorrow, January 9. It's a pretty historic patch that ushers in a total Noxian makeover for the Rift, a handful of visual changes to the map, and even some novel targeting animations for the all-new Noxian War Turrets. Until Riot decides to release an official announcement about its next TV series, we'll be waiting with bated breath (and probably re-watching Arcane). Katie Reul is a freelance journalist whose entertainment reporting has been featured in IGN and Variety. View the full article
If you're looking for Squid Game X codes in Roblox, IGN's got you covered! In this article, you'll find a list of active and working Squid Game X codes in January 2025 that you can redeem for free rewards, including money to spend on outfits in the in-game store. The Squid Game X codes below have been tested as working at the time of submission. However, codes with unknown expiry dates may stop working at any time. Spotted a new code or one has expired? Let us know in the comments! [/url]Active Squid Game X Codes (January 2025) Here are all the active Squid Game X codes in January 2025 and the free rewards you get for redeeming them: PENTA: $35 (NEW!)150KLIKES: $55 (NEW!)UPDATE11RELEASE: $75 (NEW!)MINGLE: $45 (NEW!)$100K$: $50 (NEW!)All Expired Squid Game X Codes The following Squid Game X codes no longer work and can't be redeemed as of January 2025: UPDATE7RELEASE$100M$BAXTRIX_2*100KLIKES*^100MIL^+80KLIKES+75MIL20KCONCHow to Redeem Squid Game X Codes in Roblox Follow the steps below to redeem Squid Game X codes and claim free rewards in the Roblox Experience: Open the Squid Game X Roblox Experience.Once in the dormitory, you'll see a group of tiles on the left side of your screen.Click on the blue bird icon underneath the shopping basket icon to open the Codes menu.Input your code into the "Enter Code" field, double-checking for typos.Press Enter and if active, your code will be redeemed.Why Isn't My Squid Game X Code Working? If the Squid Game X code you're trying to redeem isn't working, it's likely because of one of the following reasons: The Squid Game X code is expiredThere's a typo or accidental space in the code When inputting a Squid Game X code into Roblox, ensure it's spelled correctly and that there are no accidental spaces before or after the code. We'd recommend copying and pasting codes straight from this page to ensure they're correct as we've tested and verified them. If the Squid Game X code still isn't working, it's more than likely expired and can no longer be redeemed. How to Get More Squid Game X Codes Outside of bookmarking this article, the best way to get more Squid Game X codes as soon as they become available is to join the redifi Roblox Community. The creator posts new codes there the second they're released. Meg Koepp is a Guides Editor on the IGN Guides team, with a focus on trends. When she's not working, you can find her playing an RPG or making miniatures. View the full article
Pokémon Go Fest is one of the most anxiously awaited events in the game’s calendar, bringing out scores of players to catch rare critters, explore new cities, and meet up with fellow players from the community. Taking part in Pokémon Go Fest can be lucrative as a player, providing plenty of opportunities to catch event-specific creatures and add to a growing digital collection. As shown by a recent Statista report commissioned by Niantic, it’s just as beneficial for the cities hosting the event. On Jan. 7, Niantic released a summary article showcasing the incredible economical impact of Pokémon Go Fest in 2024, highlighting how the three host cities (New York, Madrid, and Sendai) benefited from taking part in the event. View the full article
Being the fourth entry in a massively popular RPG series, Dragon Age: The Veilguard had some pretty big shoes to fill both in terms of story and remaining true to the lore of the series. While The Veilguard has been mostly successful, with an ambiguous story and clever lore twists, there are also some areas that felt too safe and clean for the established setting. Two factions that Rook must ally with embody this odd safe choice perfectly, making them feel at odds with the world they inhabit. View the full article
Fortnite Creative maps are the go-to place for a quick XP boost or a place to relax when battle royale gets too stressful. Every player has their favorite, but lately, one particular mode has caught the attention of thousands of players. The Pillars game mode pits player against player atop precarious towers of objects. The object of the game is to be the last player standing while trying to take out other players with randomly assigned weapons and items. While the game is a lot of fun, be warned, pillars can be a frustrating mix of luck and skill. There are a bunch of different versions in Fortnite Creative mode, with a variety of ways to gain XP or customize your game as you play. View the full article
Stonemaier Games, creator of the hit tableau-building board game Wingspan has announced a new title for 2025, and it's essentially 'Wingspan with fish'. Finspan (yes, that really is its name). is just days away from release, launching on January 22, 2025. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Best gaming tables 2025 Is there an Assassin's Creed wargame in the works for 2025? Best board games 2025: our favorites reviewed View the full article
It seems unlikely that the official Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual can match the sheer horrific creativity of the DnD fan community. The new Swarm-that-Walks template, by creator D'Artagnan Homebrew, lets you transfer the consciousness and powers of any dead monster into a writhing swarm of spiders, worms, or vermin. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: All DnD races and species explained At last, DnD takes out the trash by rebooting Challenge Rating rules The 11 best D&D games to play on PC View the full article
Nintendo still isn't ready to officially reveal any details about the Switch 2 (beyond a brief mention of backward compatibility in November). But that hasn't stopped gaming accessory maker Genki from giving us one of the best looks yet at the size and shape of Nintendo's upcoming hardware, as well as a video glimpse of how the console's new Joy-Cons will attach to the base tablet. Genki is reportedly using a scale 3D model of the Switch 2 to show off its console cases behind closed doors at the Consumer Electronics Show. A video from French tech site Numerama shows that 3D model dwarfing an original Switch model in both length and width. VIDEO — La Nintendo Switch 2 en avant-première au #CES2025. L'accessoiriste Genki indique posséder la vraie console et expose une maquette 3D + des accessoires. Les détails ici : [Hidden Content] [Hidden Content] — Numerama (@Numerama) January 8, 2025 In a longer write-up of Genki's Switch 2 mock-up, Numerama reports that Genki says its 3D model was derived from an actual Switch 2 console, not merely "3D blueprints." Genki's model also includes a second USB-C port atop the system, Numerama reports, as well as a mysterious C button underneath the home button on the right Joy-****. Read full article Comments View the full article
There are lots of unique weapons at your disposal in Fortnite Chapter Six, season one, but many of them can be rather tough to acquire. If you enjoy melee abilities, the Kinetic Blade is a powerful tool worth finding and using. This weapon is quite strong when used correctly, but adding it to your inventory is a decently tough task. There’s a lot you need to know about it if you’re hoping to experience everything this season has to offer, so here’s how to find and use a Kinetic Blade in Fortnite. View the full article
Netflix’s Squid Game has left a mark on pop culture, and it even seeped into the gaming industry. To celebrate the second season’s release, Call of Duty collaborated with the show and added Operators based on iconic characters, including Young Hee. Young Hee is the doll from the “Red Light, Green Light” game, which was the first challenge in the first season. She became synonymous with the show as the doll with pigtails and a yellow and orange dress that would catch every move you make when it’s red light. View the full article
Have you ever wondered what the hideous hosts of the Cordyceps ******* in The Last of Us might smell like? Sony is betting that plenty of people have – and built its Future Immersive Entertainment Concept (FIEC) around this eerie idea. The one-time demonstration debuted at CES 2025, showcasing Sony's... Read Entire Article View the full article
If you’re trying to quickly earn lots of XP in Fortnite, tackling all of your quests is the best way to go. Some of them can be tough to get done though, like the weekly task that asks you to gain shields with Chug Splash or Chili Chug Splash. You need a lot of shields for this task and it can be pretty tricky to find the items you need for it. It’s more doable when you know everything this quest entails, so here’s how to gain shields with Chug Splash or Chili Chug Splash in Fortnite. View the full article
Razer has just unveiled the imaginatively-named Laptop Cooling Pad, which is a laptop stand that the company claims can boost your laptop's performance. It may sound like an RGB-smothered gimmick of epic proportions, but we just got hands on with it and can vouch for it actually working. While the best gaming laptops of the world should have enough built-in cooling capacity to maximise their gaming performance, the simple fact of the matter is that they often don't, and even when they do, just resting your laptop on certain surfaces can dramatically affect how well that cooling works. Any sort of laptop stand can help to maximise your laptop's cooling potential, but the Razer Laptop Cooling Pad in conjunction with its Razer Hyperboost feature takes things a step further. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT pre-orders could start this month, suggests one retailer Asus' latest gaming WiFi router looks terrifying and comes with built-in AI Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 FE is somehow small enough for a mini gaming PC build View the full article
If you missed the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta weekend at the end of October, you'll soon have another chance to dabble in Doshaguma-slaying before the game's launch on February 28. In a YouTube video released earlier today, Capcom announced that two additional Monster Hunter Wilds open beta test periods will be available in February... Read more.View the full article
Marvel Rivals is tweaking things in season one, with the addition of new characters and maps coming alongside adjustments to existing characters—some of which have provided boosts, while others have reduced a character’s strength. With the staggering roster of characters now increasing to 35, with two more to come later in the season, fine-tuning and balancing in Marvel Rivals will play an important role. The start of season one, however, is the first time such adjustments have been introduced to the playerbase. View the full article
Given its day-one Game Pass status, Avowed has a semi-unique pre-order method, but how exactly does this upgrade work? Avowed is gearing up to be one of the most highly anticipated RPGs of 2025, putting players into another adventure in the world of Pillars of Eternity. However, where Pillars of Eternity was an isometric CRPG, Avowed is going the route of an action RPG. This comes with first-person or third-person combat with melee weapons, magic, and early-age firearms. View the full article
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BPM: Bullets Per Minute is a Doom-inspired roguelike FPS rhythm game. While that might sound like a random mishmash of genres, I hope developers like Awe Interactive never stop experimenting because BPM is a wonderfully unique experience. Right now, it's included in the Speedrunning with GDQ Humble Bundle, so you can get it for what works out at just $1.71 / £1.35. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Eleven great PC games not to miss in September Doom becomes a rhythm game in BPM, coming to Steam this year View the full article