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If you've been playing Marvel Rivals over the last couple of weeks, you'll no doubt have experienced (or inflicted) some shark-based trauma. Jeff the Land Shark may be cute, but he's proving to be a menace on the battlefield. Well, here's some news that will either make Christmas come early or turn you into a proper scrooge - Marvel Rivals has just revealed a festive in-game event with a brand new game mode that turns everyone into Jeff. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Marvel Rivals codes December 2024 - free Iron Man Model 42 skin Marvel Rivals tier list December 2024 Marvel Rivals Twitch drops and how to claim View the full article

When Sony launched the PlayStation Portable almost exactly 20 years ago, the value proposition was right there in the name: a PlayStation, but portable. But now modders have flipped that, introducing a PSP that can be played on a TV, console-style, and they've dubbed it the PS Placeable. It's a non-destructive mod to PSP-2000 and PSP-3000 systems that allows you to play PSP games on the TV off the original UMD physical media format, with a wireless controller like the PlayStation 4's DualShock 4—all wrapped in a miniature, PlayStation 2-like enclosure. Let's be frank: One of the main reasons this thing gets special attention here is that its look is both clever and, well, kind of adorable. The miniaturization of the retro styling of the PlayStation 2 is a nice touch. Read full article Comments View the full article

The relaxing and whimsical building game, Tiny Glade, has just been given a festive update that lets players light up their diorama worlds full of castles, cottages, and more. The cozy game allows players to easily build their own little worlds with the game filling in the blanks. There is no combat, no possibility of losing, and players can easily change their minds if something doesn't look as intended. Now, with update v1.11.0, players have even more freedom to make their little spaces a bit more festive and customized. View the full article

After another year without concrete news about the release of the mythical Half-Life 3, many fans have started to lose hope that a true sequel will ever be released. While Half-Life Alyx gave players a glimpse at the revolutionary gameplay of a new Half-Life game, it failed to resolve the franchise's overarching story. After countless leaks from respected to wildly unreliable sources over the years, it might finally be time to hang up hope for the release of Half-Life 3. View the full article

It’s fitting that in the year of the 30th anniversary of the original PlayStation, two of the console’s biggest franchises — Tekken and Final Fantasy — are collaborating once more. The two names are nearly synonymous with the PlayStation brand, and more than that share a development history not many know about. “I guess we can talk about [it] now since so much time has passed. Back around Tekken 3, a lot of our staff left the team and actually went to Square,” Tekken executive producer Katsuhiro Harada reveals in a sit down interview with IGN. Given Tekken 3 was in development during 1995 and released a year later, there were likely several ex-Tekken staff lending their 3D development skills to what would likely have been the only Final Fantasy game in production around then: the seminal PlayStation RPG, Final Fantasy 7. “We’re both titles that were synonymous with PlayStation and also the kind of high-level 3D graphics [both series had] at the time were similar,” Harada continues. “And although we were making different games at that point, [the ex-Tekken developers] were still our friends and people we worked really closely with. So [at the time I thought] it would be interesting if we could work together again sometime in the future. It just turned out that it took a lot more time than I initially thought.” So here we are, decades later and the Tekken and Final Fantasy brands are going head-to-head on friendlier terms. Clive Rosfield, the protagonist of Final Fantasy 16, will be the latest guest character joining the Tekken roster. He’s only the second Final Fantasy character to ever join Tekken, following after Final Fantasy 15’s Noctis, who made an appearance in Tekken 7. You might be surprised to hear that this collaboration between Final Fantasy 16 and Tekken 8 began much earlier than expected. So early, in fact, that Final Fantasy 16 was still in the middle of development when Tekken series producer Katsuhiro Harada reached out to FF16 producer Naoki Yoshida about a potential collaboration. Yoshida invited Harada and Tekken 8 director Kohei Ikeda to Square Enix to play an in-development build of the game and the foundations were laid for the crossover. Developed by the team responsible for the massively popular Final Fantasy 14 MMORPG, Final Fantasy 16 is a stark departure for the series as far as gameplay goes, eschewing any kind of turn-based combat in favor of real-time action where Clive can wield his sword and chain combos together. Final Fantasy 16’s more action-forward direction meant that Clive could fit seamlessly into Tekken. His combo-heavy attacks and ability to channel the powers of different “Eikons” — powerful familiars like Ifrit, Phoenix, and Titan — ensures a fairly diverse kit for his Tekken 8 appearance.. “We wanted to make sure that all of the Eikons were available in some way while playing [as Clive in Tekken 8],” says Ikeda. Expect to see Clive use various elemental abilities such as wind, lightning, ice, fire, and more. While fans of Final Fantasy 16 will find Clive has access to a lot of the same abilities in Tekken as he does in his own game, there were some changes made to the character. Namely, his character model. “The director of the Final Fantasy team told us that he would like us to adjust Clive’s frame a bit because our characters are quite beefy,” Ikeda recalls. “So we did adjust his legs and lower body to make him more in line with our fighters when they’re both on the same screen at the same time.” So Clive hit the gym for Tekken, but in payment for those new pecs he did have to make some sacrifices elsewhere. “It’s funny that although he’s gotten more muscular, his sword has shrunk in size because in a fighting game, it would give him way too much of an advantage if the sword was as big as it is in the original game,” Harada adds. So I guess that means no chance of Cloud and his colossal Buster Sword joining Tekken, then? Well, don’t think so fast. According to Harada, the Tekken team is not limited to just one character from Final Fantasy. He says it “might be cool if we had two,” but for now it’s not something in the cards. It’s been quite the journey to see games like Tekken and Final Fantasy evolve alongside each other, and now to see them crossover like this. While neither franchises are strictly exclusive to PlayStation anymore, their association with the brand means both Tekken and Final Fantasy feature prominently in our Top 100 PlayStation Games of All Time list. So of course we had to ask the Tekken developers: “What is your favorite Final Fantasy video game?” “I actually learned Japanese by playing through the Japanese version of Final Fantasy 7. I think my girlfriend at the time hated me for asking me so many questions about stuff,” joked producer Michael Murray. “But if I had to pick one with memories and everything involved, it’s probably [Final Fantasy] 11 because I think it was around Tekken 4 everyone on the team would wake up early and not go to work yet and we’d meet up online in FF11 and play for a bit.” For Tekken 8 director Ikeda, he says his favorite is Final Fantasy 4 as he enjoyed feeling the series change to be “more narrative-based. It followed the main character Cecil and his transition from the Dark Knight to a paladin.” For Harada, Final Fantasy 4 is also a favorite but, from a personal perspective, there’s just no comparison to the iconic entry: Final Fantasy 7. “There’s so many scenes in the game I can still remember to this day,” Harada says. Perhaps his colleagues working on that title helped make that connection feel even stronger, and being able to return the favor with Clive in Final Fantasy XVI is thanks for those memories. Matt Kim is IGN's Senior Features Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd. View the full article

Fallout co-creator Tim Cain has recently revealed why classic cult RPGs such as Arcanum: Of Steamworks and Magick Obscura and Vampire: the Masquerade - Bloodlines never got sequels: they simply did not sell well. Tim Cain is among the most well-known veterans in the gaming industry due to helping to create popular franchises such as Fallout, but some of the other games he developed were not so successful. View the full article

The omission is a deliberate choice to keep costs as low as possible, with the unit priced at just $90. Instead, the device includes a 32GB Class A2 microSD card, which should suffice for most tasks. However, microSD storage is notably slower, and an NVMe upgrade could significantly boost performance. Read Entire Article View the full article

The upcoming Crimson Desert got another update at The Game Awards this year, giving players a diverse taste of the exciting gameplay they can expect in the full release. Being developed by the creators of the popular ****** Desert Online, their newest Crimson Desert aims to take all the best aspects of the popular MMO and transform it into a narrative-driven single-player experience. Not only does Crimson Desert take heavy inspiration from the stunning visuals and gameplay mechanics of BDO, but it's even set in the same high fantasy setting fans are already familiar with. View the full article

Though Marvel Rivals has been a huge success in its first week, conversations about the need for role lock have already begun. This new addition to the hero shooter genre looks like it is here to stay and finally challenge Overwatch. This is largely due to its amazing gameplay and friendly microtransactions. Based on early leaks and reports, it seems as if new seasons will bring levels of content, like more villains for Marvel Rivals, that will keep the game fresh. View the full article

In Path of Exile 2 there are many sidequests. A good chunk of them, however, do not appear in your log, and force you to figure out the details yourself. The Sacrificial Heart quest is one of those, and it can be quite confusing. So, here’s your go-to explanation on where to put the Sacrifical Heart and gain extra levels in PoE 2. View the full article

Riot Games has announced that some of its upcoming League of Legends skins will be missing new, custom voice lines due to the MOBA being one of the titles impacted by the ongoing SAF-AFTRA strike. While custom VO will still be created for most languages, skins won't be getting any new English-language lines until strike actions ends. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: LoL and Valorant esports teams can soon partner with betting platforms FF14 dev asks Riot to help bring League of Legends to the MMO Here's how you actually play the League of Legends TCG, Project K View the full article

When you arrive in Gizeh while playing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, there are more ancient artifacts to discover. These artifacts are similar to ones you can find while exploring the ******** and point to a larger mystery that you’re steadily working to unfold. These ancient artifacts are scattered throughout the region. You’ll need to track down their precise location and discover what they mean as you look at the ******* picture. There are several more in Gizeh than when you were seeking them out in the ********, but expect to find them while you’re working through the main story. They also appear as a reward for several side quests. We will share the exact location of all Gizeh Riddle of the Ancients artifacts and how you can find them in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. View the full article

A key feature of Marvel Rivals is the battle pass and multi-currency systems, including Chrono Tokens. The tokens can be used within the battle pass to unlock rewards, which are earned mainly by completing challenges and daily missions. However, completing these challenges in an intense PvP hero shooter can be more daunting than expected. View the full article

Overwatch 2 tanks D.Va and Wrecking Ball share an identical victory pose that's been rediscovered by players who've been enjoying the return of 6v6. Season 14 of Overwatch 2 is underway, and players have been enjoying the latest tank hero, Hazard, a member of the in-game revolutionary group known as the Phreaks. Overwatch's annual Winter Wonderland holiday event has made its expected return to the popular hero shooter as well. View the full article

Balatro developer LocalThunk mocked the Pan-European Game Information system for its harsh rating of his hit deck-building roguelike. Balatro was previously given a PEGI 18 rating. View the full article

Ubisoft has recently added Steam achievements to Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands. This move follows recent updates made to Assassin’s Creed 4: ****** Flag and AC Unity, which also introduced achievements on the popular PC gaming platform recently, marking a new focus for Ubisoft. View the full article

What is the Onimusha Way of the Sword release date? It's been almost 20 years since the last new Onimusha game launched. The last mainline entry was Dawn of Dreams following Jean Reno's infamous appearance in Onimusha 3, but poor sales put the series on ice. Until now. It's time to sharpen that sword and make peace with your inner demons again, because we've got a confirmed release window for Onimusha Way of the Sword. Set mainly in feudal Japan, the samurai game revolves around harvesting souls from your fallen foes to become stronger and defeating whatever big boss happens to be standing in your way. Here's what we know about the Onimusha: Way of the Sword release date window. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Onimusha 2 is getting a remaster to ease your wait for Onimusha Way of the Sword View the full article

The latest Banned and Restricted update for Magic the Gathering has cast The One Ring card into the Fires of Mount Doom - or at least, banned it in the Modern format. The card was a powerhouse in multiple formats from the moment it was printed in the popular Tales of Middle Earth set. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Blue MTG card price spikes 300% thanks to multi-deck demand Aetherdrift brings many new planes to MTG's multiverse MTG's next set brings back a planeswalker we haven't seen for years View the full article

Mushroom Pizza is one of the many recipes you can create in Disney Dreamlight Valley, and it's one you'll need to learn if your villagers have a craving in Remy's restaurant or a certain meal on their mind. You'll need four ingredients if you want to put your culinary skills to the test with this recipe, and luckily they are pretty easy to come across. So, get your foraging gear on and get ready for some farming since Mushroom Pizza requires more of a green thumb than your standard four-star recipe... Read more.View the full article

For sci-fi tabletop wargame fans, it often feels like it's Warhammer 40k's world, and we're just living in it - but original, non-grimdark miniature game concepts can come from the weirdest of places. Case in point: The Block War, a new wargame and 3D printable model range by two independent creators, based on a future conflict between high-tech armies of... spheres and blocks. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: All the Warhammer 40k primarchs, and where they are now Warhammer 40k lore: What happened to the lost legions? The best Warhammer 40k deals on Humble Choice View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Marvel Rivals has announced its first post-launch special event. Hero shooter Marvel Rivals has proven to be incredibly popular since launch, drawing in millions of players excited by its Overwatch meets Marvel concept. The launch version of Marvel Rivals has 33 playable characters, eight maps, and four game modes for players to enjoy, but like with any live service game, more is on the way. View the full article

The Starlight Celebration returns to Final Fantasy XIV, and you can participate this holiday season. You’ll have the rest of 2024 to work on these activities, grabbing some goodies to add to your collection to bring the festive cheer to your house and friends. The Starlight Celebration is an annual event close to the end of every calendar year. Although the overall structure remains the same, the rewards and items you can get will slightly alter. You might have also forgotten where you need to go to start this event and enjoy the festivities. We’ll show you what you need to do to begin the Starlight Celebration 2024 event and the rewards you can get in Final Fantasy XIV. View the full article

The world of Spongebob Squarepants is coming to Fortnite with the launch of four popular game modes themed around the Nickelodeon show, giving players the opportunity to explore Bikini Bottom and the franchise’s iconic humor. Four immersive UEFN experiences will see Spongebob Squarepants land in Fortnite, bringing Bikini Bottom to life with an under-the-sea twist on some of the most popular fan-created game modes in the Epic Games title. View the full article

Neil Newbon, the performance capture artist for Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3 has an extensive career in acting and has become even more popular following his portrayal of the vampire elf in Larian Studios’ award-winning RPG. The character’s development and multiple personality layers are some of the aspects that make him so popular, in addition to the memorable Astarion quotes in Baldur’s Gate 3, which would not be as impactful if they were not delivered by Newbon. View the full article

In this brave new era of game-to-TV adaptations, I was thrilled to learn that Amazon's Fallout TV show was pretty great. The first season tossed in all sorts of touchstones from the games: from stimpacks to power armor, and a lot of Fallout's weirdo humor—vault gene pool struggles and all. It was a hit, raking in 65 million views in its first 16 days. One of our own Fallout fans, Jody MacGregor, called it the best Fallout since New Vegas in his Fallout season 1 review. So as a result of such high praise, it's not surprising that a second season was quickly announced... Read more.View the full article