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Publisher Klabater and developer KishMish Games have announced console ports for Fly Corp, their airline network management simulator. Fly Corp is launching for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S (via the Microsoft Store), PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 (via the PlayStation Store) on November 29th of this year. The airline management simulator has been available for Windows PC […] Source View the full article

Do you have a penchant for learning new words and improving your vocabulary using the dictionary? Today’s NYT Mini Crossword clue, “Part of a dictionary entry,” tests your knowledge of dictionaries and asks you to find a word that you’d see under the word definitions. If you’re struggling with today’s NYT Mini Crossword, you can use our hints and answers to easily solve the word game. View the full article

A promotional video for The Last of Us: Remastered resurfaced to show Ellie's dramatic transformation throughout the course of the first two games. The Last of Us made its debut on June 14, 2013, and has been treated to many remasters, remakes, and sequels. Originally released for the PlayStation 3, the title was quick to jump into the PlayStation 4 era with The Last of Us: Remastered on July 29, 2014, and then completely remade and sold again in 2022, while the sequel was remastered and rereleased in 2024. View the full article

Stalker 2 is obviously struggling with some bugs at the moment, but GSC Game World has shared word of an incoming patch that should fix some of them. Read more View the full article

Chapter 2 season 3’s NPC, Kit has arrived in Fortnite Remix. He brings his mythic weapons and a special vault key card so you can complete your loadout before getting stuck into the action. If you’re looking to find and defeat him, we have some tips and tricks for you! How to find and defeat Kit in Fortnite You can find Kit at Catty Corner in the snowy area northeast of the map. Kit is wandering the gas station at Catty Corner, surrounded by henchmen. You can disguise yourself as a henchman at the red telephone box nearby. This will help you get closer to the gas station and unlock the chest inside the locked room above. View the full article

RPGs are all about choice and very early Dragon Age: The Veilguard throws situations at Rook which force them into making difficult decisions. As Rook seeks to save Thedas it makes sense that theyll have to make some tough choices and not all decisions are going to be received well by companions or factions. However, the first big story decision thrown at Rook doesnt feel natural, forcing Rook to choose between two options that are seemingly alike but in reality anything but equal. View the full article

Developer Ghost Ship Games is hoping to launch official Deep Rock Galactic ***** mugs with help from fans. Other pieces of official Deep Rock Galactic merchandise can be ordered right now, including keychains, stickers, and T-shirts. View the full article

It's easy to set unrealistic expectations, especially when it comes to the things you love. When I hear the words 'Obsidian Entertainment' and 'first-person RPG,' my mind wants to believe that Avowed will be a mash-up of Fallout: New Vegas, Skyrim, and Baldur's Gate 3. Let me preface this by saying that no one ever suggested this was going to be the case, but it's important to remember how quickly some people create unrealistic expectations. Now that I've played through the first two hours of Avowed, I have a much better idea about what this game is and what it's trying to accomplish. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Avowed system requirements Avowed release date, story, trailers, and latest news Avowed's disappointing demo betrays its excellent world and combat View the full article

FromSoftware has done it again, blending the chaos of battle with the strategy of customization in Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon. This ****** Friday, you can snag the game on PS5 or Xbox at Amazon and Best Buy for just $19.99, down from its usual $59.99 price. That’s a $40 discount on a game that puts you in the pilot seat of a customizable mech for some of the most intense action of the year. Drawing from the expertise behind Dark Souls and Elden Ring, Armored Core VI offers a dynamic gameplay experience that combines 3D maneuverability with a mix of ranged and melee combat. It’s like they took FromSoftware’s signature challenge and sprinkled in some explosive mech mayhem, because why not? The game’s story sends you to Rubicon 3, a contaminated wasteland where corporations and resistance groups are locked in a brutal battle to control a mysterious, catastrophic energy source. As a mercenary caught in the middle, it’s up to you to outfit your mech with the perfect loadout and ***** into missions that require brains, brawn, and a little button-mashing finesse. With Armored Core VI, it’s not just about blowing things up (though there’s plenty of that). The customization options let you create a mech that reflects your playstyle, whether precision strikes from afar or close-quarters carnage. Add a visually stunning world and epic boss battles, and you’ve got a recipe for hours of adrenaline-fueled fun. Let's not forget Armoured Core being pretty much a Soulsborne franchise but with mechs, so get good! If you’ve been itching to join the mech party, now’s your chance. At $19.99 you’re not just saving $40, you’re scoring a ticket to one of the most exciting games in the genre. Don’t wait too long, though. ****** Friday deals tend to disappear faster than a mech dodging ****** *****. ****** Friday PS5 Game Deals There are plenty of PS5 video game deals to consider when picking up a console. The current best offers include Elden Ring for $19.99, alongside new games like Star Wars Outlaws or GOTY contender Metaphor ReFantazio for $49.99, and plenty more. Have a look over our top picks in the *****, or take up the challenge yourself and have a gander over the many, many discounts found at Amazon right now. When Is ****** Friday 2024? We’re in the home stretch: ****** Friday falls on November 29 this year. All month long, retailers have been rolling out sales, ramping up to massive discounts on ****** Friday and through the weekend into Cyber Monday. We already know what PlayStation and Xbox have in store, and most general deals will be available well in advance, such as this excellent discount on DualSense controllers. ********** Wait is a ***-based freelancer for IGN, you can follow him @ChrisReggieWait on Twitter/X. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The character banners from Honkai: Star Rails Versions 3.0 through 3.2 have leaked, in addition to those teased by developer HoYoverse. The turn-based RPG is still a few months away from entering its third year of content as it gradually progresses through Version 2.6 and into Version 2.7. HoYoverse has already detailed the contents of the upcoming patch during the Version 2.7 livestream, which showcased the gameplay kits for both Fugue and Sunday in Honkai: Star Rail. The updates quests and events have also been presented, and the Astral Express will get an expansion with new areas. View the full article

King of Meat is easily one of my most anticipated games right now. The co-op dungeon crawler trades raw skills for controlled chaos, and this makes it a total joy to play with absolutely anyone. It's got Dark Souls-esque combat, Fall Guys antics, and friendly ***** shenanigans that'd make even the most seasoned Helldivers 2 players burst out laughing. If that sounds like something you'd enjoy, developer Glowmade is about to do an alpha test, and you can sign up for a chance to play right now. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: New Amazon game King of Meat deftly blends Dark Souls and Helldivers 2 View the full article

Let's be honest here—the fantasy 4X strategy genre is an intimidating one. Not just for that initial learning curve, but for the potentially immense time commitment. You could put hundreds of hours into Total War: Warhammer 3 and still see only a fraction of its campaigns. Songs of Silence from ******* indie outfit Chimera Entertainment feels custom built for people who want to get a good, concentrated taste of the genre but without losing months of your life, and without demolishing your budget either. Plus, it doesn't hurt that it looks and sounds lovely... Read more.View the full article

Ready to sneak back into one of gaming's most legendary franchises? Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 for PS5, Switch, and Xbox is just $18.99 at Amazon for ****** Friday. That's a stealthy 53% off its $39.99 retail price, saving you over $20 while delivering a masterclass in espionage action. At under $20, this is a ****** Friday deal worth crawling through an air vent for. This iconic bundle includes a lineup of classics that define a generation, such as Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. But the nostalgia doesn't stop there. You'll also get early entries like Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, plus rarities like Snake's Revenge and the NES version of Metal Gear. It's like a time machine for your gaming console with better graphics. And then there's the bonus content: screenplay books featuring in-game text, master books detailing the series' storylines and characters, and two digital graphic novels that bring Solid Snake's adventures to life with dynamic art and voice acting. Kojima fans, this one's for you. Want to dodging guards or binge-reading digital screenplays? This collection guarantees hours of stealthy fun. And let's be honest: there's something deliciously ironic about picking up a game about sneaky infiltration at a price this loud. At 39% off, it's practically begging you to shout, "Mission accomplished!" With so much content packed into one disc (or download), this deal might be the best ****** Friday gift you can give yourself—or your favorite gamer. But remember, in the world of ****** Friday, deals disappear faster than Snake in a cardboard box. Get yours now before this one vanishes into the shadows. ****** Friday PS5 Game Deals There are plenty of PS5 video game deals to consider when picking up a console. The current best offers include Elden Ring for $19.99, alongside new games like Star Wars Outlaws or GOTY contender Metaphor ReFantazio for $49.99, and plenty more. Have a look over our top picks in the *****, or take up the challenge yourself and have a gander over the many, many discounts found at Amazon right now. When Is ****** Friday 2024? We’re in the home stretch: ****** Friday falls on November 29 this year. All month long, retailers have been rolling out sales, ramping up to massive discounts on ****** Friday and through the weekend into Cyber Monday. We already know what PlayStation and Xbox have in store, and most general deals will be available well in advance, such as this excellent discount on DualSense controllers. ********** Wait is a ***-based freelancer for IGN, you can follow him @ChrisReggieWait on Twitter/X. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Dragon Age: The Veilguard may struggle to surpass the launch sales of DA: Inquisition, an industry analyst said. This prediction was shared as part of a wider analysis of the game's launch, which suggests that Dragon Age: The Veilguard is off to a modest start. View the full article

It's strange to think more than a year has passed since the Baldur's Gate 3 launch helped tactical RPGs become the hottest genre in town. If you're still feeling that ***** for more, Wartales is a great option. The medieval fantasy game sees you leading a band of mercenaries on adventures across a vast open world in search of riches, bounties, and mysterious secrets. As it celebrates a massive milestone, developer Shiro Games reveals a brand-new and brutal DLC, arriving in just a few weeks alongside a free update for all. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Open-world strategy RPG Wartales is cheap right now, and worth a shot Excellent Baldur's Gate 3 style RPG gets new tavern building DLC Wartales Great Gosenberg free expansion arrives in September View the full article

Stalker 2 will get its first post-release patch in the coming days. Developer GSC Game World posted a message to the game’s Steam page explaining that the first update will arrive “during the week to come” on both PC and Xbox. According to its notes, the patch will include numerous ****** fixes, progression fixes, gameplay and balance adjustments, visual fixes, softlock fixes and UI improvements. Read More... View the full article

Those of you still using Windows 7 and 8 that avidly play Steam games might want to consider finally upgrading. Read more View the full article

As part of a greater Amazon ****** Friday *****, you can score an Anker PowerCore 737 24,000mAh 140W Power Bank for only $79.99 after a nearly 50% off discount. This is the best price we've seen for one of our favorite Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally X chargers. I have owned this power bank for over a year now for my Aus ROG Ally gaming handheld PC and my kids' Switches; it has been on multiple flights and road trips and is still lasting strong. Anker 737 24,000mAh 140W Power Bank for $79.99 The Anker 737 is a hefty power bank, measuring 4.6"x2.2"x2" and weighing in at 1.4lbs. This is something you'd put in your travel bag or backpack instead of your pocket. It has two USB Type-C ports and one USB Type-A port. The USB Type-C ports support a maximum of 140W of power delivery. That means a single port could deliver 140W, or both ports will deliver a combination of 140W depending on which devices are plugged in (for example, 70W + 70W or 100W + 40W). In terms of gaming handhelds, the Steam Deck supports up to 38W of charging, the Asus ROG Ally up to 65W, the Asus ROG Ally X up to 100W, and the Nintendo Switch up to 18W. That means the Anker Prime can easily charge all three gaming handhelds – even the ROG Ally X – at their maximum rate; you'll even be able to play and charge simultaneously. A 20,000mAh battery equates to a 74Whr capacity. An 80% power efficiency rating (which is about standard for power banks) gives you about 59Whr of available charge. That means this power bank will charge a Steam Deck (40Whr) or Asus ROG Ally (40Whr) from empty to completely full 1.5 times, an Asus ROG Ally X (80Whr) 0.75 times, and a Nintendo Switch (16Whr) about 3.7 times. You can see here why we think a 20,000mAh capacity should be the bare minimum for more power hungry gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally (and especially the Ally X). The Anker 737 is TSA-approved TSA states that power banks must be under 100Whr in capacity for carry-on (check-in is not allowed under any circumstances). This Anker Prime is safely under that at 74Whr. You might get checked simply because the Anker 737 is a hefty-looking power bank, but you shouldn't have any problems getting it cleared. I've gone through plenty of airport checkpoints and have only been checked once – at Tokyo NRT – and cleared without a problem. Alternative Deal: Anker Prime 20,000mAh Power Bank Amazon is also offering the Anker Prime 20,000mAh USB Power Bank for only $77.99 after you clip the 40% off coupon on the product page. This is the best price we've seen for 2024 (the previous lowest price was $89.99 on Amazon Prime Day). The Anker Prime is the successor to the Anker 737 with a couple of noticeable upgrades like a higher power delivery output (200W vs 140W) and a higher charging rate through USB Type-A (65W vs 18W). This Anker Power Bank Is Better for the Nintendo Switch Amazon is also offering the Anker Zolo 10,000mAh 30W USB Power Bank for $12.94 after you clip the 17% off coupon on the product page. They're currently available in your choice of ******, Blue, Pink, and White. The Zolo power bank is compact, can completely recharge a Switch console more than once, and has a couple of unique nifty features, like a built-in USB cable and a discrete digital display. Plus, it's decked out in a rare pastel blue or pink ****** scheme if you *******. There are two reasons why this power bank is a great battery backup for your Nintendo Switch console: capacity and charging rate. A 10,000mAh (37Whr) power bank can charge a Nintendo Switch OLED from completely empty to full about 1.9 times. Provided you fully charge your Switch from the get-go, that nearly triples your total playtime. At the same time, a 10,000mAh power bank still maintains a pretty small footprint; for example, this particular model is about the size of an iPhone and weighs under 8oz. The Anker Zolo power bank also boasts a 30W charging output over USB Type-C. The Nintendo Switch console accepts a maximum charging rate of 18W. That means this power bank will be able to charge your Switch at the same rate as the official Nintendo charger. The Asus ROG Ally X Is the Best Windows Gaming Handheld The Asus ROG Ally X was just released this past summer and has claimed the title as best Windows-based gaming handheld. It improves on the original ROG Ally in several ways, the biggest upgrades being a much ******* 80Whr battery with nearly the runtime, more RAM, a beefier cooling system, double the storage capacity on the base model, and better controls. It's not inexpensive starting at $799.99, but it's definitely an incredible piece of hardware. Should You Buy Now or Wait for ****** Friday? ****** Friday is only about a week away and in most cases it's better to wait to buy tech accessories. However, it's very unlikely that these two specific deals will get any better. Both the Anker 737 and the Anker Prime are already at their lowest historical prices, so we don't expect any further discounts to happen this year. However, if you're looking for a slimmer, smaller capacity power bank for travel, then you should definitely wait for more deals to drop on ****** Friday. Eric Song is the IGN commerce manager in charge of finding the best gaming and tech deals every day. When Eric isn't hunting for deals for other people at work, he's hunting for deals for himself during his free time. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Yes, Arcane is over now, but for Riot and Fortiche there's plenty of work to be done on future shows set in the world of League of Legends. Read more View the full article

Ashes of Creation alpha two is rolling on unabated, as Intrepid Studios continues its weekend testing for the ambitious, long-awaited MMORPG. After a recent change introduced the ability to make duplicate items, creative director Steven Sharif has delivered a response. In particular, he notes that egregious bad actors have seen all their materials wiped or reset, with some particularly severe cases leading to character deletion. He cautions the community to "let this serve as a warning" for the game's future. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Ashes of Creation director fights players as a PvP 'raid boss' in his own MMORPG Ashes of Creation dev shows off anti-griefing tools as Alpha Two finally begins Ashes of Creation Lionhold preview shows off the MMORPG's opening area View the full article

The road to Stalker 2's launch has been paved with hardship. Developer GSC Game World moved from Kyiv, Ukraine after Russia invaded the country in 2022, then the studio was hit with a barrage of cyberattacks, and the new Prague office even suffered a *****. Despite all that, GSC persevered and Stalker 2 is here, even if the game is fraught with technical issues. The launch isn't the end of the story, however, as GSC details what we can expect from the first patch of many. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Dishonored director says Metacritic lifts up "boring games" as Stalker 2 suffers Best Stalker 2 mods Grab Stalker 2 with a bundle of eight free games View the full article

The nominees for The Game Awards were revealed earlier this week, and some Palworld fans are upset that the game didn't nab a single one. Read more View the full article

A lot of big, excellent, high-scoring games have come out this year, so it’s perfectly understandable if you haven’t played them all. If you’ve been holding off on picking up Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, now is a good time to grab a copy: It’s on ***** for a new all-time low price at Amazon. You can snag it on PS5 or Xbox Series X for $49.99 at Amazon, a healthy $20 discount. And if you like shooters, you should absolutely pick it up, because it’s excellent. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has a phenomenal campaign that you can play either single-player or with up to three friends. The story is nice and twisty, pitting you and your fellow futuristic military men against the alien Tyranid forces. Once you’re done with the campaign, there’s a whole lot of cosmetic gear and armor colors you can collect by playing co-op missions or online multiplayer matches. The whole game is just a great shooter that delivers on the fundamentals. Plus, it looks fantastic, having left behind the previous generation of consoles. You can read my Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 review for more details to see whether it’ll appeal to you. I loved it, though, giving it an 8 out of 10. Here’s the summary: “Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a terrific third-person shooter with a compelling story, loads of weapons that are a blast to use, and a healthy variety of enemies to use them on. It once again borrows many of its ideas from the Gears of War series, but they’re good ideas, and Space Marine 2 does a fine job of making them its own. And while the Operations PvE mode that accompanies it doesn’t currently offer enough to keep me coming back, the deep customization options for your Space Marine do look promising if it’s supported in post-launch updates as planned. Besides, when you’re eviscerating aliens on planets as pretty as these, it’s hard not to leave satisfied. “ More ****** Friday Game Deals We've Found So Far For more ****** Friday discounts, check out our roundups of PS5 deals, Xbox deals, and Nintendo Switch deals. Chris Reed is a commerce editor and deals expert for IGN. He also runs IGN's board game and LEGO coverage. You can follow him on Bluesky and Threads. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

Final Fantasy 14 Mobile will bring players back to the beginning of the popular MMO, just not the beginning some of you might be after. Read more View the full article

Have you tried Sonic X Shadow Generations yet? If not, now’s the perfect time. It's down to $29.99 / £27.99 for ****** Friday – $20 off the price it launched at just over a month ago. This isn’t a sign of trouble; ***** often discounts even its top-performing games during ****** Friday sales. Instead, this is simply one of the season's best gaming deals. Sonic x Shadow Generations - Amazon ***, £27.99 For $30, you’re getting Sonic Generations remastered, paired with the ultimate Shadow experience in Shadow Generations. It’s an incredible package and a contender for game of the year in my opinion. Whether you're a Sonic fan or not, this is a must-play experience and a bargain at this price. IGN’s Jada Griffen reviewed the game, awarding it a 9: “Sonic X Shadow Generations takes an already excellent game and spring jumps it to new heights at a blistering pace by doubling up the campaign length with creative level design, fantastic bosses, plenty of collectibles, and an appreciable graphical upgrade.” “While the brand-new Shadow content isn't necessarily long on its own, it adds a nice change of pace to the collection of all-time great Sonic stages Generations already contained, and there’s an exciting new story that’s filled in as you explore the overworld for collectibles, activities, and challenges.” “This bulked-up remaster soars far and above previous enhanced versions we've gotten in the Sonic franchise, and hopefully will be the gold standard ***** holds itself to when it decides to bring back other Sonic games from the past.” More Switch ****** Friday Deals When Is ****** Friday 2024? The actual date of ****** Friday in 2024 falls on November 29, but the holiday deals season starts a lot earlier than that. Plenty of retailers have already been dropping deals online. More and more deals will roll out leading up to the event, which culminates in massive discounts on ****** Friday. Retailers will not reveal their biggest ****** Friday deals until the big day, but most general deals will be available well in advance, such as the impressive Sonic deal. Robert Anderson is a deals expert and Commerce Editor for IGN. You can follow him @robertliam21 on Twitter. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]