New biomes, weapons, armor, and enemies are frequently added into Helldivers 2 as the Galactic War develops. But OG Helldivers want to see one particular feature return to this war: The ******* upgrade system. In a July 31 Reddit thread on r/Helldivers, poster tedge081 sparked a discussion with fellow Helldivers when he stated that the ******* upgrade system from the first game should be added to Helldivers 2. In Helldivers, this system allowed you to use Research Points (similar to Samples) as currency to upgrade weapons and Stratagems. View the full article
It reportedly didn't matter whether Destiny 2's The Final Shape expansion delivered a "blockbuster performance", Bungie's latest layoffs were in the works prior to its release and "couldn't be avoided" even if the much-hyped bit of DLC, which garnered a positive reception, had been a runaway commercial success. This is according to a report from Stephen Totilo's Game File, which cites a number of sources having stated that this week's round of cuts were already planned as of early 2024. Said cuts saw 220 Bungie staff be ***** off and more have their roles shifted over into both Sony Interactive Entertainment and a new PlayStation studio which is taking on development of a Bungie "incubation project". The report goes on to quote one anonymous former Bungie worker as asserting that if the studio hadn't been acquired by Sony back in 2022, the "alternate history is insolvency." It's claimed that Bungie has repeatedly missed the financial targets set out by Sony, leading its management to have to conclude last year - seemingly with the studio's autonomy on the line - that it would "make deep cuts to show Sony's executives that it was taking its finances seriously". Read more View the full article
Though it may feel like Fortnite is in a lull as we eagerly anticipate the next season, ignore the game at your peril because you may miss out on some highly-desired items. Shop rotations in Fortnite happen every day, introducing new items to the game and bringing back some fan favorites you may have forgotten about—and there are two emotes in particular worth picking up. View the full article
I stumbled on today’s NYT Mini Crossword, but it made perfect sense when I finally got the answer. If “Reach across” has you scratching your heading, walking around in circles, and contemplating the meaning of life, read on. ‘Reach across’ NYT Mini Crossword hints and answer Five down. Screenshot by Dot Esports Hint 1: Literal.Hint 2: From end to end.Hint 3: It begins with “S.”Hint 4: Wing____ Stop scrolling before I reveal the answer and ruin your day! View the full article
Cardy, Matt, and Dale have all been playing hilarious new "slapformer" Thank Goodness You're Here, and think it may just be the funniest game ever made. They discuss what makes it so good, as well as pick out some of their other favourite comedy games. After that, there's time to discuss new Matt Damon film The Instigators, as well as their picks for the best heist movies. Plus, a bit of time left to sneak in a few mentions for Jake Gyllenhaal's Apple TV series Presumed Innocent, and new indie games Nobody Wants to **** and Arranger. Send us your thoughts about all the new games, TV shows, and films you're enjoying or looking forward to: [email protected]. IGN *** Podcast 760: Is Thank Goodness You're Here the Funniest Game Ever? IGN *** Podcast 759: If You Like Cameos, You'll Love Deadpool & WolverineIGN *** Podcast 758: We Build Our Dream Sci-Fi GamesIGN *** Podcast 757: Star Wars Outlaws, Trying and... It's Coming Home?IGN *** Podcast 756: The 2024 Halfway Point Check-InIGN *** Podcast 755: Miyazaki's Michelin Star View the full article
The grind in The First Descendant is endless, and there are many materials to gather. One is Shape Memory Alloy, which we’ll tell you where to find. Shape Memory Alloy is a basic material in The First Descendant needed to research several items with Anais, including the Peace Maker unique ******* added in the July 31 update. View the full article
Obsidian's first-person action-RPG Avowed is one of our 75 most anticipated games of 2024, but according to a report, it's been booted back into early 2025 to avoid "very busy *******" on Microsoft's Game Pass subscription service. Thanks, Microsoft. Do you know how long it took to cobble together that 2024 list? I still get hand cramps. Read more View the full article
The brave folks at Arrowhead Game Studios have “leaked” found footage of Helldivers 2’s game master, Joel, and it’s safe to say that Joel isn’t who we thought he was. Arrowhead one-upped the seemingly omnipotent Joel by dropping exclusive found footage on X (formerly Twitter) of Joel working on Helldivers 2 on Aug. 1. With his own office space, he has the freedom to use his ****-like powers to bend the world of Helldivers 2 at his will. But Joel isn’t a simple human. His name alone is an acronym, suggesting J.O.E.L may be something more mechanical than human. View the full article
Recent LoLdle quotes have been a pretty fun mixture of short and long League of Legends champion quotes, but today’s LoLdle quote is another epically short single-word one. With only a single word to go off, things are going to be pretty tricky—especially if you don’t know your AD carry characters too well. Who says, “Cannonball!” in LoL? The LoLdle quote on Aug. 2 is, “Cannonball!” The League champion who says this line is Tristana. View the full article
Hogwarts Legacy was a spellbinding success for Avalanche Software, with over 22 million copies sold in its first year. And, all that magic came under a cloud built by J.K. Rowling and her controversies in recent years. After that success, it’s no surprise one of the long-lasting Hogwarts Legacy fandom’s most frequently asked questions has been if there’s going to be a sequel. While the developers have confirmed a director’s cut edition is currently in the works, it now appears players may be getting their wishes granted: A newly-spotted Avalanche Software job listing (thanks GameRant) suggests a Hogwarts Legacy sequel is on the way. View the full article
League of Legends has many races and species created just for its Runeterra lore and perhaps chief among them ranks Vastayans, animal-like characters like Ahri, Xayah, and Rakan who are very much fantasy characters. There’s more to Vastayans in League than just being “animal-like” though. Here’s everything that defines Vastaya champions and who they really are. View the full article
You’ll have seen Yordles running around in League of Legends for as long as you’ve been playing, whether it’s been months or more than a decade. Or maybe you’ve just heard the race mentioned in Arcane on Netfix. Either way, they’re very cute and among the most loved characters in Runeterra. Only, exactly what these little fuzzballs are isn’t totally clear. Here’s what Yordles actually are and how they fit into the grand scheme of League’s huge lore. View the full article
Unless you’re a tennis buff, today’s NYT Crossword puzzle clue, “Sides in a historic tennis ‘battle'” isn’t easy to ******. Unfortunately, tennis is one sport I know little about, so this clue had me guessing in all the wrong places. “Sides in a historic tennis ‘battle'” is one of the five-across clue from the Aug. 2 NYT mini crossword puzzle. If you’re here, you probably need help solving this clue. I understand entirely, and I’ve included hints and the answer further down. View the full article
Today’s NYT Crossword puzzle clue, “Glorify,” takes praising to an all-new level. Unless you’re from the 15th century, the answer to this clue may be one you’ve never heard before. “Glorify” is the clue from the Aug. 2 NYT mini crossword puzzle, and it’s not so easy to unravel unless you’ve got loads of adulating fans. Truthfully, I solved this only because the answer was used in an Ancient History documentary I’d just finished watching. Don’t worry, I won’t make you watch it for the answer—you’ll find it below. View the full article
Meme Sea lets you explore a world filled with memes while upgrading your abilities and battling beasts inspired by those same memes. Your progress in the fanciful world is tied to one thing more than anything else though: Race. So, here’s all the info you’re going to need on all the races in Meme Sea—and how to swap them out, because one race is way, way worse than all the others. View the full article
Lingsha may become the best healer in Honkai: Star Rail, based on the new Version 2.5 leaks that describe her gameplay kit. Version 2.4 of the turn-based RPG by HoYoverse has just started, meaning that Version 2.5 is still weeks away from arriving. Nevertheless, the beta tests for the patch have started, and, with them, leaks about the upcoming content. Currently, there are several leaks about the new characters, including Feixiao, Moze, and, of course, Lingsha herself. For further reference, Lingsha is a 5-star ***** Abundance character, and she has the potential to become the strongest healer so far. View the full article
Rumors have been circulating for some time that The Final Shape would be Destiny 2′s last expansion and after the most recent Bungie leadership and layoff scandal many have been left wondering this is the end of Destiny 2. Here’s what we know about Bungie’s plans for Destiny 2 in the future. View the full article
Thank your own personal deity—possibly Melinoë—it's Friday! Depending on where you are, there's a fair-to-certain chance that it's going to be a mighty chilly weekend, so you'd best get some indoor entertainment sorted. Personally, I'd go make a quick (and free and easily cancellable) 30 day Amazon Prime Gaming account to secure the many free games on offer. Otherwise, there's my usual list of Cheap Stuff Worth Getting ***** out below. Meanwhile, in retro news, I'm commemorating the 43rd birthday of a true arcade cab classic, Donkey Kong. This one, I cannot confess to playing at launch—I wasn't old enough to stand, or not ***** myself, let alone grip a stick and go leaping/hammering barrels to save Pauline. To say gamers were taken by Shigeru Miyamoto's brilliantly designed platformer is quite the understatement; that OG Donkey Kong spawned a franchise of ports, spin-offs, and sequels that has endured to this very day. The last revenue estimate we have for the DK empire? 4.4 billion dollars (A$6.7bn). Which is bananas. This Day in Gaming Aussie birthdays for notable games. - Donkey Kong (ARC) 1981. Get - Dr. Mario (NES) 1991. Get - NBA 2K (DC) 2000. Sequel - Aggressive Inline (PS2) 2002. Ebay Table of ContentsNintendo SwitchPCXboxPlayStationLEGOThe Weekly Top 10Nice Savings for Nintendo Switch Expiring Recent Deals Switch Console Prices How much to Switch it up? [/url] Back to top Purchase Cheap for PC Expiring Recent Deals PC Hardware Prices Slay your pile of shame. [/url] Back to top Exciting Bargains for Xbox Expiring Recent Deals Xbox Console Prices How many bucks for a 'Box? [/url] Back to top Pure Scores for PlayStation Expiring Recent Deals PlayStation Console Prices What you'll pay to 'Station. [/url] Back to top Legit LEGO Deals Expiring Recent Deals Back to top The Top 10 Games in Australia (According to IGEA and Game Sales Data.) College Football 25GTA VElden RingNBA 2K24Red ***** 2Hogwarts LegacyNintendo WC: NES Ed.EA Sports FC 24Rainbow Six SiegeCoD: MW3 Back to top Adam Mathew is our Aussie deals wrangler. He plays practically everything, often on YouTube. View the full article
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Diablo 4 Season Five, the Season of the Infernal Hordes, will be the final season before the Vessel of Hatred expansion drops in October. Players hope that with all the significant changes from Season Four and the ones coming in Season Five, Diablo 4 will feel complete. It’s no secret that since Diablo 4 launched in mid-2023 the Blizzard action RPG has suffered several less-than-specular updates and seasons. Players went through long phases where they hated looting and many even requested refunds so they could buy Baldur’s Gate 3 during the darker days. Those struggles seem to be behind the mega-sequel though, with ecstatic players now feeling like Diablo 4 on the verge of being “finished” after Season Four’s base content updates and Season Five’s big promises. View the full article
Though Stardew Valley is often one of the best-recognized cozy games, but those who have worked their way through the popular farming sim know there are some horrors lurking within the game specifically in the various caves and mines. Though mining and combat are essential parts of the gameplay experience (and players will have to max them out if they want to access the new mastery system in place), some of the monsters waiting in the various levels of the mines, Skull Cavern, and the Volcano Dungeon are no joke. View the full article
A collaboration most Minecraft players wouldn't have seen coming has been announced, with Minecraft and cosmetics retailer Lush teaming up for a collaboration. The collab features Minecraft-themed products from Lush, as well as an in-game series of bath ****** that fans can utilize, with special benefits attached to them. View the full article
Diablo 4 has shown new footage of the Fell Council, one of the game's new bosses, which was seen for the first time in Diablo 2. The council will join the game with the start of Diablo 4's fifth season, addressing players' requests to see more Diablo 2 flavor in the latest entry of the series. View the full article
The Pokémon World Championships is two weeks away, and fans can join in on the action by selecting their own fantasy teams for TCG and VGC to win cool prizes. The 2024 Pokémon World Championships Fantasy Team Contest is now live for fans to cast their predictions for the international event in Hawaii. For both TCG and VGC, you must select six Pokémon you believe will have the biggest presence in the top eight at Worlds. In other words, it really helps to be familiar with all the popular ‘mons in the metagame. View the full article
It's the biggest and the greatest game show the world has ever known! Contestants from all over the world are honored to work their way up the ranks, dueling in a ruthless hybrid card/board game for dominance in an attempt to go all the way, using every tactic, trick, and special ability they can insert into their deck to go head-to-head with the reigning champion of Battle Train. Even the Supreme President Conductor can lose and be replaced by a skilled contestant, and just because it hasn't happened in thirty years doesn't mean it's impossible, no matter what he might say to the contrary. View the full article
Pokémon Go is headed to Hawaii for the World Championships (Aug. 16 to 18), but players across the globe can join in on the celebrations with a cute Shiny debut and an exclusive Pikachu, no matter where they are. On Aug. 1, Pokémon Go dropped details on event highlights and perks to celebrate Worlds, and there’s plenty to take advantage of. From Friday, Aug. 16 at 10am to Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 8pm local time, the special World Championships 2024 Pikachu will appear with a chance to be Shiny. This costumed Pikachu wears a blue little scuba outfit to tie in with the Hawaiian theme for Worlds. In fact, it’s the same scuba Pikachu featured on the bubbly promo art for the international event. It’ll also be sold there as an adorable plush. View the full article
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New biomes, weapons, armor, and enemies are frequently added into Helldivers 2 as the Galactic War develops. But OG Helldivers want to see one particular feature return to this war: The ******* upgrade system. In a July 31 Reddit thread on r/Helldivers, poster tedge081 sparked a discussion with fellow Helldivers when he stated that the ******* upgrade system from the first game should be added to Helldivers 2. In Helldivers, this system allowed you to use Research Points (similar to Samples) as currency to upgrade weapons and Stratagems. View the full article