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Sony has announced a movie adaptation of Horizon Zero Dawn. The collaboration between PlayStation Studios and Columbia Pictures was announced during Sony's CES 2025 press conference. Columbia Pictures produced the successful 2022 Uncharted movie starring Tom Holland as Nathan Drake and Mark Wahlberg as Victor Sullivan. Horizon Zero Dawn is Guerrilla Games' hugely popular post-apocalyptic adventure starring machine hunter Aloy. No timeframe for the film's release was announced. During the same press conference, Sony announced a film adaptation of Helldivers 2 and an anime series adaptation of Ghost of Tsushima. Developing... Wesley is the *** News Editor for IGN. Find him on Twitter at @wyp100. You can reach Wesley at [email protected] or confidentially at *****@*****.tld. View the full article

NetEase Games announced new details about Season 1 of Marvel Rivals, including important information about the upcoming battle pass, new maps, and a fresh game mode. As Season 0 comes to a close, many fans are clamoring for more information about Season 1: Eternal Night Falls. Fortunately, Marvel Rivals released a new developer video blog to detail what players can expect when the season launches on January 10 at 1 AM PST. View the full article

We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. General Improved the display of the startup animations on 16:9 and ultra-wide monitor resolutions Fixed the display of the Triangle/Cross glyphs for the PlayStation DualShock controller on some Virtual Keyboard skins where they didn't display Fixed turning off external gamepads connected via BT via the controller chord and after the inactivity timeout Steam Input Fixed an issue where the Wireless HORIPAD for Steam could wake up OLED Steam Decks when they suspend while the device is connected via BT Fixed an issue where hitting down in the Keyboard section of the Choose Binding screen could switch to the gamepad tab Fixed some cases where bindings were removed for grip or share buttons on devices View the full article

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: General Fixed empty tooltips sometimes showing up as little boxes Big Picture Improved the display of the startup animations on 16:9 and ultra-wide monitor resolutions Fixed the display of the Triangle/Cross glyphs for the PlayStation DualShock controller on some Virtual Keyboard skins where they didn't display Linux Fixed turning off external gamepads connected via BT via the controller chord and after the inactivity timeout Steam Input Fixed an issue where the Wireless HORIPAD for Steam could wake up OLED Steam Decks when they suspend while the device is connected via BT Fixed an issue where hitting down in the Keyboard section of the Choose Binding screen could switch to the gamepad tab Fixed some cases where bindings were removed for grip or share buttons on devices View the full article

A new Zenless Zone Zero leak revealed the potential number of updates for upcoming patch cycles, suggesting that the current cycle would end with Version 1.7 before launching the 2.0 update. It has been less than a year since Zenless Zone Zero was first released, but the RPG has consistently added new features and characters with every patch. View the full article

Photo by Owen Grove / The Verge The show floor of the biggest tech event of the year hasn’t even opened yet, but CES 2025 has already delivered a long list of new gadgets, tech, concepts, and AI-powered devices tempting you to upgrade. It’s a lot to keep up with, so we’ll help you catch up. Below are some of the standout gadgets of the show so far. Of course, there’s still a lot more out there and a lot more to go. You can catch up on all of The Verge’s coverage of the show here. Roborock Saros Z70 Photo by Owen Grove / The Verge The ability for most robovacs to thoroughly clean a floor can be stymied by random objects left lying on the ground. Roborock’s new Saros Z70’s solution to that problem is an articulated five-axis robot arm called the OmniGrip that can pick up after its owners and move obstacles out of its way. It’s limited to smaller items like socks, tissues, or anything weighing less than 300 grams, but the company plans to eventually expand what it can grasp. Pricing isn’t known, but Roborock says the Saros Z70 will be available by June 2025. Samsung The Frame Pro TV Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Samsung’s The Frame TV appealed to many consumers with an aesthetically pleasing design and the ability to camouflage itself as a piece of art in a home’s decor. The Frame Pro further expands the TV’s appeal to more discerning TV viewers with a variation on Mini LED display technology, the matte finish introduced in 2022, and a wireless connection to its breakout box so all you need to hide is a power cord. Halliday smart glasses Image: Halliday With the success of the Meta Ray-Bans, it’s no surprise that several companies are debuting smart glasses at CES 2025. Halliday’s new enhanced specs, which are expected to ship “by the end of Q1 2025” and cost between $399 and $499, are differentiated with the addition of a small screen on the frame. The “DigiWindow” appears as a 3.5-inch private display in the upper-right corner of your vision and is controlled using voice commands, an interface on the frame, or a smart ring with an integrated trackpad. Dell 32 Plus 4K QD-OLED monitor Photo by Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge Dell’s new 32-inch 4K OLED display uses an infrared sensor and five speakers located below the screen to track your head and beam sound directly to your ears. The feature eliminates the need to keep your head positioned in a sweet spot for optimal sound, and it could be ideal for gamers who are constantly moving around in the heat of battle. The monitor also features a 120Hz refresh rate, a 0.03ms response time, and will launch in the US on May 22nd, 2025, for $799.99. Wonder plant and insect camera Bird Buddy is moving on to smaller flying creatures of the outdoors. The company behind the stylish smart bird feeders is introducing a playfully designed camera for tracking your plants and the insect visitors that stop by them. You’ll be able to view a livestream from your phone, while an optional solar panel can keep the 4K camera running. It’s supposed to launch on Kickstarter this spring. Mirumi Image: Yukai Engineering Mirumi is a robot that you might actually want to own. It’s a furry, bashful companion bot that clings to a bag and looks adorable. It doesn’t have AI tricks and doesn’t even make noise. Like my colleague Owen Grove said in a video: “It’s just a cute fuzzy thing. What more do you want?” It will be available through a crowdfunding campaign that’s set to launch in mid-2025. Acer Nitro Blaze 11 Image: Acer How big is too big for a handheld gaming machine? The answer might be Acer’s new Nitro Blaze 11 featuring a beefy 10.95-inch 144 Hz WQXGA touch display that makes it look like you’re holding a small monitor instead of a portable console. It’s powered by an AMD Ryzen 8040HS processor, 16GB of RAM, and has detachable controllers with Hall effect joysticks. It’s also got a built-in kickstand so you don’t have to strain your arms by always playing it handheld. It will be available starting in Q2 2025 and start at $1,099.99. Belkin Stage PowerGrip Image: Belkin Your smartphone may take great pictures, but it lacks the refined ergonomics of a traditional camera. Belkin’s new Stage PowerGrip addresses that issue and battery anxiety. It’s a MagSafe power bank with a 10,000mAh battery, a retractable USB-C cable, and a design that adds a camera-like grip to the iPhone. It’s even got a physical shutter button that works with the iOS camera app over Bluetooth and a small LCD screen on the front showing the battery’s remaining charge. Pricing and availability haven’t been announced, but the PowerGrip will come in several color options. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The leadup to Marvel Rivals season 1 is well underway. We already know that the entire Fantastic 4 squad is coming in a Dracula-themed season called Eternal Night, but in a video published today, NetEase shared something arguably more significant: the details of its very first balancing patch... Read more.View the full article

The idea that games should center "player choice" and react meaningfully to our decisions is repeated so often it's become a cliche, and BioShock creator Ken Levine has been a leading figure in that department—his games are all about moral decisions and meta-commentary on free will and game design. In a recent interview with [Hidden Content] the state of the industry and his upcoming game, Judas, the director revived the topic, but he hasn't given us the stock 'your choices matter' marketing promise here, admitting that choice continues to be a "hard problem" to solve even after 50 years of videogames... Read more.View the full article

The limited-time 6v6 game mode playtest in Overwatch 2 has been extended beyond its planned end date of January 6, with Game Director Aaron Keller confirming that the mode will remain available until the middle of the season before transitioning into an open ****** format. This is thanks to the tremendous popularity that the 6v6 format has seen since returning to Overwatch 2, with many fans holding onto hope that the mode will become a permanent addition to the game later down the line. View the full article

One Stardew Valley player learned the hard way that seven in-game years of friendship can be easily broken after kicking out roommate Krobus to get married. As one of the best role-playing games out there, the diverse characters that can be befriended and romanced make this indie gem as popular as it is. With plenty of relationships to forge, stories to learn, and characters to love, it's easy to grow attached to the NPCs the game holds near and dear. View the full article

Heroes of the Storm is bringing back the Heroes Brawl as Brawl Mode, opening up dozens of discontinued maps for the first time in almost five years. This new version of the classic Heroes Brawl game mode is available to play on the Heroes of the Storm Public Test Realm now and will ostensibly officially return when the patch goes live in about a month. View the full article

As Palworld continues with its significant Feybreak update, knowing how to acquire the powerful Pal Orserk to explore this dangerous new location will be extremely helpful. Feybreak is the new endgame for this popular indie title, and it is not for those unprepared. The update came with multiple large changes and hordes of new Pals that can help in battle or make base operations run even smoother. View the full article

As Honkai: Star Rail moves into 3.0, having the proper sustain units to manage the new threats will be crucial. Honkai: Star Rail in 2025 is gearing up to be a huge year for one of the most popular gacha games on the market. Along with a new path in the Remembrance, focused around units that have a summon, the story travels to the planet of Amphoreus. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Overwatch 2‘s dalliance with 6v6 isn’t going away any time soon. As announced by game director Aaron Keller, the current 6v6 playtest will be extended to the middle of the season. Keller’s announcement on Twitter/X was met with plenty of praise from Overwatch fans who are happy to see the game get back to its roots, and it’s pretty easy to see why. A return to 6v6 was an overwhelmingly popular cry to developers over the past year or two, with players tired of the 5v5 format the game switched to when the sequel was announced. “We’re extending the 6v6 playtest due to continued player interest and excitement for the mode,” Keller said in his post. He went on to say that the current test, which features the old 2-2-2 role ****** version of 6v6, will give way to an even more classic format at midseason: 6v6 open ******. View the full article

There are lots of brilliant single-player, third-person shooters out there. Dead Space. Returnal. Metal Gear Solid. There's a super broad range of critically-acclaimed and unique-feeling experiences out there. But how many of them let you transform into an alien in the middle of a battle? If there is one, I can't remember it. Luckily, Project Tower has now arrived on Steam to fill this extraterrestrial niche. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Bullet hell shooter with new Steam demo is a shapeshifting Returnal View the full article

The US Department of Defense has classified Tencent, a major investor in several big video game companies, as a ******** military company. The report from Bloomberg states that Tencent alongside battery maker CATL have been added to a list that classifies them as ******** military companies. The designation itself does not carry any legal consequences such as sanctions, but inclusion on the list is not ideal for companies looking to conduct business in the United States. As a result, while there is no immediate impact to what this designation means for Tencent, this is still a company that owns Riot Games, and has heavy investments in a variety of other game companies including Epic Games, Larian Studios, and FromSoftware. There are also reports that say Tencent is in negotiations with investing more into companies like Ubisoft. Tencent has told Bloomberg that this designation is "clearly a mistake" and both Tencent and CATL will be pushing to remove their names from the Department of Defense's list. Previously, ******** phone manufacturer Xiaomi was added to the same list in 2021 and then removed from it a few months later. In a statement to The Verge, Tencent's Danny Marti says that the designation "has no impact on our business" but will still be working to remove themselves from the classification. In a one pager published by the Department of Defense, the US government cites Military Civil Fusion, or MCF, a startegy it says the ******** government uses to combine civilian research and commercial success to further advance its military, hence why the US government has a list of ******** companies it suspects as working with the ******** military, something companies like Tencent and Xiaomi deny. Matt Kim is IGN's Senior Features Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Hell Let Loose is an engaging tactical FPS that unfortunately has its fair share of issues. One of the most prevalent online-related issues is the Level One glitch, which sees all player data wiped to its default state, and all classes and player levels go back to—you guessed it—level one. The glitch can be very frustrating, especially when it happens at inconvenient times. Thankfully, it is still one of the most easily resolved issues in the game. Here’s how to fix the level one bug in Hell Let Loose. View the full article

In Sid Meier's Civilization 6, Religion and Faith play a central role in shaping strategy for any civilization, but these features have been changed completely in Civilization 7. As part of the widespread updates to gameplay systems and mechanics, Civ 7 has taken the Religious Victory path off the table and repurposed Faith mechanics into different facets throughout each of the three Ages. View the full article

There are lots of brilliant single-player, third-person shooters out there. Dead Space. Returnal. Metal Gear Solid. There's a super broad range of critically-acclaimed and unique-feeling experiences out there. But how many of them let you transform into an alien in the middle of a battle? If there is one, I can't remember it. Luckily, Project Tower has now arrived on Steam to fill this extraterrestrial niche. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Bullet hell shooter with new Steam demo is a shapeshifting Returnal View the full article

Marvel Rivals has a seasonal setup that significantly affects how the game is played and the rewards you can earn. Every season brings a new group of heroes who get special boosts called Season Bonuses. These bonuses change the heroes' basic stats, making them stronger in different ways for combat. However, these boosts are temporary and only last for that season. View the full article

Jujutsu Infinite is one of several Roblox experiences inspired by the immensely popular Jujutsu Kaisen anime series. The items you collect in this game can be traded, but how exactly can you do that? Let’s find out. Anime games are one of the biggest categories of player-made experiences on Roblox, with scores of games based on almost every major show ranging from ****** Slayer and Attack on Titan to Bleach, Tokyo Ghoul, and Jujutsu Kaisen. View the full article

Call of Duty players can’t seem to catch a break lately. Amidst ****** Ops 6‘s torrent of cheaters and hackers bombarding Ranked Play, its ongoing Squid Game collaboration is now the subject of disdain as it appears that the collab’s top prize is re-using or recycling voice lines from another operator. View the full article

Less than two years after its release, WWE 2K23 has been chokeslammed into oblivion: The game's servers have been closed, meaning all online functionality, including online matches and Community Creations, will no longer work... Read more.View the full article

A Marvel Rivals player has discovered that the "Avoid Teammate" list unfortunately has a limit, making players more selective with their choices. Since launching last December, the game has quickly amassed a player base of over 480k on Steam alone, becoming a staple for many in the hero shooter genre. With beloved Marvel characters becoming playable and allowing people a new insight into the universe, this fun entry has been completely dominating. View the full article

In Read Dead Redemption 2, the Wanted system felt much more extreme compared to the first game, and this is something that should be fixed in the third game. There were two very different Wanted systems in the first two games, which created different experiences and both were a little too unbalanced. However, the next game has the chance to create a much more realistic system if they dial it back a little. View the full article