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Valve has dropped Patch 7.37c, and with less than a week to The Internationals 2024, this seems to be the update 2024’s most prestigious Dota 2 event will be played on. Similar to previous Dota 2 letter patches, 7.37c too only touches some numbers rather than introducing reworks and other major changes. As we already know though, these small balance tweaks can be enough to shuffle up the status quo. So, it’ll be interesting to see how the metagame shapes as we head into TI. View the full article

Unless you’re familiar with all the hybrid fruit varieties, today’s NYT crossword clue would have been baffling, as it involves knowing a “Hybrid fruit similar to an ‘aprium.'” If you’re stuck on this clue from the Aug. 29 NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you aren’t alone. And it’s not a fake fruit with a fake name. Although it sounds like it. View the full article

Here is a list of all the Gunpla model kits that are available in Gundam Breaker 4. View the full article

Here is a list of all the rewards you can earn from the various Quest Missions in Gundam Breaker 4. View the full article

Here is a list of the kits that can be found in the various Story Stages of Gundam Breaker 4 View the full article

After months of requests, Starfield players were finally treated to the Rev-8, a land-vehicle that makes exploring planets fun but it didn't take long for the community to question whether it could be even better. Much like any feature added to a Bethesda game, it was only a matter of time before the modding community got its hands on the space buggy and started implementing some optimizations and improvements. They're not necessary to enjoy drifting around barren wastelands, but they do make for a more comfortable ride. View the full article

Streamer JustHazzardous has become the first player to get a ***** in Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6, days before the game's beta releases. The incredible feat was achieved during the annual Call of Duty Next event, in which plenty of details were shared on the anticipated Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6. View the full article

********* developer Kairosoft has announced and released Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story, a sweetshop-themed management sim game. Doraemon Dorayaki Shop Story is now available for Nintendo Switch (via the eShop), with a 10% discount for its launch. Here’s a rundown on the game, plus its reveal trailer: A simulation game where you create a wonderful sweets shop […] Source View the full article

Unhappy with your roster in Sword of Convallaria? If you haven’t sunk too much time into the game, it might be worth rerolling your account for a better shot at getting the Legendary characters you want. Fortunately, Sword of Convallaria is very generous with its freemium currency bonuses for new players, so you get a good handful of pulls as soon as you get past the tutorial. Here’s everything you need to know about rerolling your Sword of Convallaria account. View the full article

With the early access beta of ****** Ops 6 approaching, Treyarch has shared many details about the modes and gameplay mechanics, including the game’s multiplayer maps. ****** Ops 6 beta begins on Aug. 30, and the devs have dropped everything the new game has to offer in the testing ******* (and at full launch later this year). If you’re curious about all the ****** Ops 6 multiplayer maps, here’s all the info. View the full article

The Earthen Allied Race is the newest playable race that’s been added in World of Warcraft: The War Within. While many have been very eager to become this new WoW race, there’s actually a whole lot of requirements to get them—a block that’s left most players confused after the expansion released. Here’s what you need to do in Khaz Algar to unlock the Earthen. View the full article

COD: Next 2024 dropped in with new details about what to expect from Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6, zombies, multiplayer, Warzone, and much, much more. The day-long celebration of Call of Duty’s future didn’t disappoint, as the four-hour showcase featured interviews with developers and gameplay reveals while attendees got to go hands-on with upcoming releases. This year’s ****** Ops installment had already promised a slew of changes to Activision’s first-person shooter formula, but we’ve now gotten a better look at things like the Area 99 Warzone map, omnimovement, the Liberty Falls zombies maps, and other fresh gameplay tweaks. While we wait for the ****** Ops 6 multiplayer beta to kick off this weekend, we gathered all of the major reveals from COD: Next for you to check out here. You can see everything the Call of Duty team had to show below, but don’t forget to keep checking in with IGN for any updates ahead of launch this fall. Verdansk is (finally) returning to Warzone Run it back. Verdansk will return to Call of Duty #Warzone in 2025 #CODNext [Hidden Content] — Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) August 28, 2024 That’s right - Verdansk, the first Warzone map and the location that gripped millions back in 2020, will make its triumphant return to Call of Duty players on PC and console in spring 2025. It’s been three years since iconic locations like Stadium and Superstore left Activision’s battle royale mode, but we won’t have to wait much longer to visit them once again. It had to happen eventually, right? ****** Ops 6 launch and beta multiplayer maps confirmed ****** Ops 6 is bringing in eight new maps for players to enjoy during the upcoming beta: Derelict, Rewind, Scud, Skyline, Gala, Pit, Stakeout (weekend 2), and Babylon (weekend 2). Protocol will also be available during this time as a training map but will also be playable at launch in October. We also have confirmation for the remaining maps, which include Lowtown, Payback, Red Card, Subsonic, Vault, Vorkuta, and Sand House. Every Zombies map will feature a Main Quest for players to complete Upgrading Wonder Weapons to mow down endless waves of zombies is fun, but the developers at Treyarch are upping the ante with new Main Quests to keep players moving through each twisted map. Every map included in ****** Ops 6 will feature a different multi-stage Main Quest to complete, and in a blog post, the team says they are “as involved and difficult as they are entertaining.” “For veteran Zombies players, and those newer players dedicated enough to drop in and scour the maps to solve clues and secrets," the post adds, "expect to be recompensed with unique and limited-time rewards. We can’t wait to witness the launch weekend hunts to completion!” New ****** Ops 6 multiplayer mode ***** Order revealed Every new Call of Duty game tends to introduce new modes to enjoy, and ****** Ops 6 is no different. One of the multiplayer offerings set to arrive this fall is called ***** Order, a 6v6 battle where each team is tasked with keeping a high-value target (HVT) alive. With respawns enabled, every ***** grants points, but taking out the HVT will get your team that much closer to victory. Activision also revealed a variation of the mode called Face Off ***** Order, which maintains the rules but turns off Scorestreaks and keeps the ****** to closer-quarters Strike maps. ****** Ops 6 zombies’ Liberty Falls revealed as second launch map New zombies means new maps, and it all starts with a small West Virginia town called Liberty Falls. Activision describes its new location as a “once-idyllic, now horrific” medium-sized map that has become taken over by an undead threat. An official blog post describes Liberty Falls further: “By the time you arrive – assumed to be part of the Project Janus forces under the watchful eye of Security Chief John Blanchard – the town is overrun, and the battle seems well and truly lost.” Sprays and emotes are back Sprays and Emotes return to Call of Duty: Warzone in Season 1 of ****** Ops 6.#CODNext | #BlackOps6 [Hidden Content] — Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) August 28, 2024 ****** Ops 6 will see the return of in-game sprays and emotes that can be used to taunt other players mid-match or, if you’re creative, toy with your enemies. Details about how many sprays and emotes will be available is a mystery, but it looks like players can at least expect classic taunts like clapping, giving a thumbs down, and more to make appearances. Area 99 revealed as the next Warzone map While Verdansk promises a blast from Call of Duty’s past, Area 99 will take Warzone into the future in Season 1. This Resurgence map has been called “the birthplace of Nuketown” and features a worn-down aesthetic polluted with mannequins and other retro-themed buildings. Each point of interest takes players to a new area that should feel familiar to those who have visited Nuketown for themselves, and you can expect to explore it for yourself sometime soon after ****** Ops 6 launches in October. Prestige progression returns to multiplayer, zombies, and Warzone TRADITIONAL PRESTIGE ARRIVES IN CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE Players who reach level 55 in Warzone will be presented with a choice to enter Prestige to unlock new rewards. Account progression will be updated as part of Season 1. #CODNext | #BlackOps6 — Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) August 28, 2024 Old-school Call of Duty fans will remember the Prestige system, which allows players to continue earning rewards even after they reach each season’s level cap. There will be 10 levels of Prestige to reach, with each said to be inspired by past Call of Duty: ****** Ops titles. Activision calls the new and improved mechanic “the most rewarding Prestige system ever” in ****** Ops history, promising a lot of content to unlock in an official blog post. Expect Prestige to launch with multiplayer and zombies and with Warzone in Season 1. New ****** Ops, new gameplay While excitement for things like omnimovement grows, the developers behind Call of Duty took the time at COD: Next to detail some of the other changes coming to the formula this fall. Time to ***** (TTK) will be a bit faster than players remember from ****** Ops Cold War, for example, and while ****** health bars are a thing of the past, you’ll be able to see your character’s health bar on your HUD if you’d like. Slide canceling and audio improvements were also promised, but you can also look forward to features like map voting and more. ****** Ops 6 Wonder Weapons reveal new and returning guns Wonder Weapons are a zombies staple, so it should be no surprise to see that the Ray **** is back and better looking than ever. The small, handy tools has been given a visual upgrade this time around, and it’ll still pack a punch on every map if you manage to acquire it. The Thrustodyne Model 23, meanwhile, is ****** Ops 6’s new *******. You’ll be able to find and use it to ***** up zombies exclusively on Liberty Falls. Warzone will feature Carry Forward Content from past Call of Duty games COD: Next brought the confirmation that, as Warzone evolves, it will continue to support weapons, blueprints, Operators, Skins, and “the vast majority of the cosmetics” from games like Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3. With this comes the promise of full integration with everything yet to come with ****** Ops 6. In other words, Warzone is only getting ******* and shows no sign of stopping anytime soon. Ranked multiplayer arrives just weeks after launch Like other recent entries in the Call of Duty franchise, ****** Ops 6 will be receiving a Ranked mode for those looking for their competitive fix. While Ranked has sometimes taken a while to launch in the past, Activision promises that the mode will release with Season 1, just weeks after launch this October. Someone already launched a ***** in ****** Ops 6 Drop Nukes in #BlackOps6 ☢ Congrats @JustHazzardous! Who's next? [Hidden Content] — Treyarch Studios (@Treyarch) August 28, 2024 ****** Ops 6 doesn’t come out until October 25, and its closed beta won’t launch for another few days. That didn’t stop streamer JustHazzardous from securing and activating an in-game ***** at COD: Next. The requirements for a ***** in this year’s Call of Duty installment haven’t even been revealed yet, so while this doesn’t necessarily qualify as a COD: Next reveal, it’s still undeniably impressive and a good look at what's to come. ****** Ops 6 beta rewards reveal new goodies for early players Those who participate in the ****** Ops 6 beta tests will have the opportunity to earn cosmetic rewards that they can carry into launch. Highlights include Squish and Squash Operator skin unlocks at level 20, as well as a Quick Draw emote that can be acquired at level 15. Getting to at least level 2 nets players an animated beta tester emblem. Michael Cripe is a freelance contributor with IGN. He started writing in the industry in 2017 and is best known for his work at outlets such as The Pitch, The Escapist, OnlySP, and Gameranx. Be sure to give him a follow on Twitter @MikeCripe. View the full article

Overwatch 2 is giving away the epic Octopus Lucio skin and 1,000 coins through Microsoft Rewards. This is the second giveaway Blizzard brings to Overwatch 2 players following the confirmation that the hero shooter will be added to Xbox Game Pass on September 17, a month after the start of Season 12. View the full article

Genshin Impact’s 5.0 update has unveiled Natlan, better known as the nation of war, and a slew of new characters. On top of these additions, the developers have reworked many of the game’s older systems, including how players obtain Artifacts. Players can now collect a currency named Sanctifying Elixir, which can be used to craft Artifacts with specific stats. Here’s everything you need to know about collecting and using Sanctifying Elixir in Genshin Impact. View the full article

The art of torch placement in Stardew Valley has become second nature to many veteran players but one user has managed to find an even more efficient means of lighting their farm. When it comes to illuminating one's crops at night, the most common method is to craft a collection of torches and place them in a specific pattern around the fields. While it does the job, it does feel strange to have lit torches scattered around the farm, but most make do until they unlock some proper lighting items. View the full article

Activision revealed the new Area 99 map coming to Call of Duty: Warzone Season 1, which begins after the launch of Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6. The new Call of Duty: Warzone map is the "birthplace" of the popular Nuketown map, which was featured in past ****** Ops entries. View the full article

Guilty Gear Strive seems to be getting a much asked-for release on the Nintendo Switch, at least according to a giant banner hanging up at PAX West in Seattle today. Guilty Gear Strive Nintendo Switch Edition banner spotted at PAX West [Hidden Content] [Hidden Content] — Wario64 (@Wario64) August 28, 2024 In a now-deleted tweet posted to X/Twitter yesterday and archived on Reddit, a massive banner over a convention lobby entrance advertises Guilty Gear Strive, with a Nintendo Switch logo and the text "Nintendo Switch Edition" and "Pre-order now" in the left corner with a QR code. While Arc System Works has yet to confirm the veracity of this, it's hard to imagine a giant banner like this going up outside of a real announcement - with PAX West starting Friday, we're likely to see it shortly. The banner does not specify a release date, but it's possible the Switch version of the game is being demoed at the event. Guilty Gear Strive is a beloved fighting community staple that first launched in 2021 for PlayStation and PC, and has since come to arcades and PC. The original Guilty Gear, released in 1998, has been available on Switch since 2019, but Guilty Gear Xrd never made it to the console. The biggest question now just seems to be how well Strive will run on the Switch, given the console's questionable history with fighting game ports and how many other fighting games have skipped it altogether, but hopefully Arc System Works has found a way to do Guilty Gear Strive - a game we gave a 9/10 upon release - proper justice. Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to [email protected]. View the full article

Be prepared to dodge or parry incoming strikes and if done successfully, some characters may perform counterattacks during the ******'s turn. View the full article

Whether you’re a game lover or a professional player, you definitely find it hard to get up in the middle of the game to turn the charging on or find the accessory you do not find. It doesn’t matter which game you play and for how much time you play; the level of comfort and functionality matters most. Stay with me to learn about which gaming accessories are best for you and which are useful for your gaming experience. Best for staying hydrated Upgraded Large Desk Cup Holder Clamp Image from Amazon.com Key Specs• ******: ****** • Material: Metal • Product Dimensions: 5.31″L x 3.93″W x 4.33″HWhat We Like About It• Large capacity fitting 18-40 oz bottles • Durable, tear-resistant metal construction • Easy, no-drill installation • Spill-proof design with non-slip pads • U-shaped slots for cups with handlesWhat We Don’t Like About It• May take up considerable desk space • Limited to flat surfaces for installation • Clamp may not fit all desk thicknesses Product Breakdown For Upgraded Large Cup Holder Clamp for a Desk This Upgraded Large Cup Holder Clamp for a Desk is one of the best desk accessories. It’s specially designed to increase your workspace so you can work conveniently without worrying about the space. View the full article

We have just shipped an updated Steam Deck Client to the Preview/Beta channel. General Fixed a rare bug that could cause the login page to continuously fail with "error 11" until the client was restarted. Fixed game resolution overrides failing to apply for non-steam games. Steam Input Added Output Icons to all Mode/Behavior dropdown menus. These indicate if the mode (by default) generates OS Mouse output, XInput (controller) Output, Steam Input API Action Output, or is a remapping tool/Overlay Menu (Touch, Radial, Hotbar). Steam Input API Analog Actions that can have multiple modes i.e. "Camera | Camera as FlickStick" are now labelled as "... (via FlickStick)" Steam Input API Analog Actions can now optionally be used "... (via Gyro To Mouse)" (default is still "As Mouse" or "As Joystick Mouse" depending on source). Fix for Steam Input API Analog Actions, when used via Flick Stick, not outputting as an accumulated output (was acting like a Joystick instead of Mouse). Fix rare issue where Gyro Processing occurred before controller type is established. Fix for Track Pad as Button Behavior not displaying any glyphs.View the full article

The Steam Client Beta has been updated with the following changes: General Fixed screenshots copied to the clipboard displaying with swapped red and blue channels on windows. Big Picture Mode Fixed a rare bug that could cause the login page to continuously fail with "error 11" until the client was restarted. macOS Fixed copy to clipboard not working for screenshots and recordings. Steam Input Added Output Icons to all Mode/Behavior dropdown menus. These indicate if the mode (by default) generates OS Mouse output, XInput (controller) Output, Steam Input API Action Output, or is a remapping tool/Overlay Menu (Touch, Radial, Hotbar). Steam Input API Analog Actions that can have multiple modes i.e. "Camera | Camera as FlickStick" are now labelled as "... (via FlickStick)" Steam Input API Analog Actions can now optionally be used "... (via Gyro To Mouse)" (default is still "As Mouse" or "As Joystick Mouse" depending on source). Fix for Steam Input API Analog Actions, when used via Flick Stick, not outputting as an accumulated output (was acting like a Joystick instead of Mouse). Fix rare issue where Gyro Processing occurred before controller type is established. Fix for Track Pad as Button Behavior not displaying any glyphs.View the full article

Developer Necrosoft Games wanted the additional development time to fully realize their vision, even though their September 13 release was just around the corner. View the full article

By now, some have probably already forgotten about Redfall, Xbox and Bethesda’s first-person shooter that pitted a quartet of fast-talking heroes against an army of vampires that have taken over a small town. What sounded like a good idea on paper quickly turned south due to numerous glitches and repetitive and boring gameplay. Its ******** led to the closure of its studio, Arkane Austin, and an end to future content updates earlier this year. Now, Redfall is back in discussion, all because of a completely different shooter: Concord. View the full article

A new mini-game puzzle in World of Warcraft: The War Within looks strikingly similar to the old Bioshock pipe hacking puzzles. While the mechanics are not exactly the same, these optional World of Warcraft puzzles will be a nostalgia trip for fans of the original BioShock. View the full article

Focus is an important element of ****** Myth: Wukongs combat system, and understanding how it works can be essential for beating the game. ****** Myth: Wukong can be a punishing experience, much like the Soulsbourne series that it is heavily inspired by. This makes understanding and utilizing every resource at ones disposal even more necessary than it might be in less challenging games. View the full article