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Season 12 of Overwatch 2 brings about the arrival of new support hero Juno. But there’s a lot more than just a cute Martian girl with a jetpack on the way. There are also new maps, a new mode, balancing updates, and of course, a new battle pass. The season 12 battle pass has several new skins for players to add to their collections, and they have a fun theme with some pretty cool designs. View the full article

Overwatch 2’s new support hero is ready to hit the battlefield when the game’s 12th season kicks off next week, Blizzard confirmed today in a new trailer and blog. The 11th support hero to join the OW2 roster has a truly fun kit that players got a first-hand look at during her test weekend just a few weeks ago. Now, she’s ready to launch in season 12, called New Frontiers. View the full article

Overwatch 2 might be free to play, but that’s not stopping the hero shooter from coming to Game Pass. And since you’re already getting the game for free, Xbox Game Pass owners can expect a suite of free cosmetics instead. Coming to Xbox Game Pass on Sept. 17, users with a subscription to the game service will be treated to several popular skins for free, including Cardboard Reinhardt, Turtleship D.Va, Cyberdragon Hanzo, Street Runner Genji, Bee Mercy, and Cleric Lifeweaver. What’s more, Blizzard announced today that Game Pass users will also receive 30 Mythic Prisms for use in Overwatch 2’s Mythic Shop, where they can buy the game’s most sought-after hero and ******* skins and their customization tiers. View the full article

Overwatch 2 is gearing up for Season 12 as Blizzard pulls back the curtain on what players can expect from the next major content drop. Despite accusations that the competitive hero-shooter is struggling to stay relevant, Overwatch 2 still boasts a healthy player base that's already excited to gain access to a new hero, an additional game mode, and several shiny customization options. Season 12 is just around the corner, beginning on August 20, so there are just a few days left to complete the current Battle Pass and prepare for the next collection of rewards. View the full article

Nobody likes war, but unfortunately for everyone in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, there's not much anyone can stop it from coming. It's been a couple of years since the first season of The Rings of Power aired, but here we are just a couple of weeks away from season 2. Ahead of the newest season, Amazon has released the final trailer for it, showing how war is brewing all across Middle-earth. It looks like this season is going to have some quite big setpieces, with armies of orcs and the like fighting one another on massive battlefields - you know, the usual kind of Lord of the Rings stuff! This particular season covers a big battle in the series, the Siege of Eregion, and let's just say it won't be an easy one. As well as all the big war stuff, you've also got Celebrimbor trying to come to terms with what he's done, notably helping Sauron with his plans. Of course Sauron can be seen sauntering around setting up his plans, and he's looking like just as much a regular guy as he has in every trailer. Fan favourite Tom Bombail wasn't anywhere to be seen, but he is meant to be showing up somewhere along the line, so you have that to look forward to too. All in all, it looks like you're in for a pretty good time! Read more View the full article

If you only pay attention to PC releases when they drop on Steam, you may have missed the release of Witchfire, the new game from The Astronauts. It arrived nearly a year ago on the Epic Games Store, and though it didn’t launch with a lot of content, it received nearly-universal praise. We also happen to be big fans of Witchfire here, and the developer has some really good news for those who have been eagerly anticipating the game's arrival on Steam. Read more View the full article

The next advance in video game graphics technology is not ray-tracing or tray-racing or any variation thereof - it's janky stop motion and rubbish plastic dolls, and it actually began about 30 years ago, when I watched the Adam and Joe show for the first time. If you never watched the Adam and Joe show, they used to do home movie recreations of famous films like Titanic and Saving Private Ryan using stuffed animals and action figures. I found these "Toymovies" hysterical as a **** - I suspect they are less so now. Probably, they are full of jokes we might tentatively class as "of their time". The point is, Reptilian Rising is sort of Toymovie: The Game. Read more View the full article

What are the Stalker 2 weapons? It has now been confirmed there are 35 different weapons in Stalker 2, and each ******* can be modified with attachments and upgrades to make them feel distinctly different. Though we're not sure exactly how that works yet, we do have a good idea of the guns coming to the FPS game. We've managed to list a fair few guns ahead of the Stalker 2 release date, thanks to eagle-eyed fans scouring several gameplay trailers, and a developer deep ***** that explores different stages of the game. Though some of these guns aren't confirmed yet and are only spotted in gameplay, here's a list of every Stalker 2 ******* we've seen in the game so far, broken down into categories. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Ahead of the Stalker 2 launch date, the original games are 82% off Stalker 2 release date, gameplay, trailers, and latest news Survival FPS Stalker 2 has been hit with a third delay View the full article

Springloaded, the developer behind Let’s Build a Zoo, has revealed its next project, Let’s Build a Dungeon. The game is a “multi-layered management sim” in which players not only run a development studio, but also manage the creation of an MMORPG. Players initially recruit and manage development staff, including artists, programmers and planners, to create new assets and game mechanics. Read More... View the full article

Steam has integrated a handy new feature into its storefront that allows users to separate trending new free-to-play games from paid ones. The new feature on Steam has been a highly-anticipated one by users, as the community has said that the previous version of the trending tab was "unusable." View the full article

If you're looking to own all of the ***** games in one fancy collection, we have exciting news: the ***** Anthology (see here at Amazon) is officially up for preorder. It's set to release on October 22 and will set you back $79.99, but it's well worth the price tag for what it comes with. It comes with a BFG, after all. The ***** Anthology comes with download codes for ***** (1993), ***** II, ***** 64, ***** 3, ***** (2016) and ***** Eternal Deluxe Edition all stored inside an exclusive SteelBook case. On top of that, you'll also get a 5-inch replica of the BFG, complete with LED lights and a stand to show it off. What better way to journey back into *****? You can purchase the ***** Anthology for PS4 and PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Steam below. ***** Anthology is Up For Preorder, Out October 22 ***** Anthology Contents Per the official press release, here's a rundown of all the games included in this anthology: ***** (1993) You are one of Earth's toughest marines stationed on Mars when a military experiment opens the gates to *****. It's up to you to beat back the ****** hordes with an arsenal of brutal weapons in *****, the game that pioneered the first-person shooter genre and changed video games forever. Players also get access to the Thy Flesh Consumed mission pack. ***** II The beloved sequel to the ground-breaking ***** (1993), ***** II sends you to Earth, gives players the brutal Super Shotgun to bear against deadlier demons, and makes you face an iconic boss, the Icon of Sin. Players also get access to the Final ***** and Master Levels for ***** II mission packs. ***** 3 In this critically acclaimed action-horror re-telling of the original *****, players battle their way through a dimly-lit and terrifying, ******-infested UAC facility on Mars before entering the abyss to battle *****'s mightiest warrior. Players also get access to the Resurrection of Evil and The Lost Mission expansion. ***** 64 This sequel to ***** II originally launched in 1997 and sends you on a lone crusade to hunt down the Mother of all Demons and stop a renewed demonic invasion. ***** 64 was enhanced in 2020 with upgraded visuals, native 60 FPS and additional "Lost Levels" which continue the story. ***** (2016) ***** returns as a brutally fun and challenging modern-day shooter experience. Relentless demons, impossibly destructive guns, and fast, fluid movement provide the foundation for intense, push forward first-person combat - whether you're obliterating ****** hordes through the depths of ***** in the single-player campaign or competing against your friends in numerous multiplayer modes, for up to 16 players or in SnapMap, an in-game level editor that lets you create your own ***** experience. ***** Eternal Deluxe Edition In this sequel to ***** (2016), *****’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they *****... is you. The Deluxe Edition also includes the online, asymmetrical multiplayer BATTLE MODE, plus the two Ancient Gods expansions, a Demonic Slayer Skin and Classic ******* Sound Pack. [/url] There's no better time to play these games either, with *****: The Dark Ages on the horizon. While we don't know of an official release date for the game yet, we do know it's expected sometime next year, which is exciting enough. We even think this game could be the series' boldest reinvention yet, so it's well worth keeping on your radar! If you're looking for even more exciting game preorders and deals, it's worth checking out our roundups for the best Xbox deals, the best PlayStation deals, and the best Nintendo Switch deals. Each of these pieces highlights the latest offers and preorders available for each platform, from games to headsets to storage. We also have a roundup of the best video game deals, which focuses on the best deals overall for each platform alongside what's caught our eye in the world of PC gaming. Hannah Hoolihan is a freelance writer who works with the Guides and Commerce teams here at IGN. View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The massive number of skins you can choose from in Fortnite is easily one of the game’s coolest features. It’s even better that this includes both collaboration designs and Fortnite originals like the Sparkle Skull skin. The process for obtaining skins looks different depending on when and how they’re released. Some skins are available through the battle pass, some are exclusive offers only available for a limited time like The Paradigm, and some are only in the shop. This can make figuring out how to get the one you’re after tricky, so here’s how to get the Sparkle Skull skin in Fortnite. View the full article

Image: AMD AMD launched its first Zen 5 desktop processors earlier this month, and tomorrow, it’s about to release what looks like a disappointing flagship Ryzen 9 9950X CPU. Early reviews of the initial Zen 5 CPUs — the Ryzen 7 9700X and Ryzen 5 9600X — revealed a lack of performance improvements and efficiencies, and now reviews of the flagship Ryzen 9 9950X are coming to the same conclusion. Hardware Unboxed has tested a variety of productivity workloads and games with the 9950X, and the results make the previous generation Ryzen 9 7950X chip look like a better value in most cases. Over a 13-game average running at 1080p with an RTX 4090, Hardware Unboxed found that the 9950X was just a single percent faster than the existing 7950X. AMD’s new... Continue reading… View the full article

Genshin Impact is adding a new feature to the party management screen in Version 5.0, as players will now be allowed to sort their teams without having to rebuild them from scratch. The combat in Genshin Impact revolves around proper teamwork and character synergies, and while most content in the open world can be tackled by just about any character, the Spiral Abyss and the Imaginarium Theater are a different matter altogether. View the full article

There is nothing quite like that dopamine hit you get from revisiting a series you grew up with—and in my case, that’ll always be the original ****** Bandicoot games. If you’re wondering just how many ****** Bandicoot games have come out over the years, here are all the games in their release order. View the full article

A new gameplay system leaked for Honkai: Star Rail 2.5 was originally putting players at a disadvantage, but it seems like the mechanics have undergone a much-needed buff ahead of the updates arrival. Version 2.5 will continue the story arc started with Version 2.4, which sent players back to the Xianzhou Luoufu to attend the Wardance. There are already a few confirmed details about what players can expect from the next patch, starting with the hunt for Hoolay, a prisoner who escaped the Shackling Prison. There are also three confirmed characters: Moze, Lingsha, and Feixiao in Honkai: Star Rail 2.5. View the full article

If you've been dying to check out the Until Dawn remake, there's good news: it finally has a release date, along with a trailer showing you its changes. Back in May, during a PlayStation State of Play, a remake of the 2015 horror title from Supermassive Games was announced, despite not even being a decade old yet, but hey ***, that's how the industry is these days. It wasn't announced with a release date, but earlier today PlayStation confirmed over on the official PlayStation Blog that you'll be able finally play it this coming October 4, on both PS5 and PC. This announcement came paired with a new trailer, which you can check out below, comparing and contrasting various scenes between the original and the remake. The first obvious difference is that the visuals are looking a bit better, with the game having been relit and rebuilt using Unreal Engine 5. "One of our key visual improvements for Until Dawn has been around revisiting the character models and bringing them in line with modern advances in character modeling and rendering," explains the blog post. Read more View the full article

Who is on the Avowed cast list? Just like our favorite musicians or on-screen actors, we love to hear our favorite voice actors pop up in the latest releases. These people will keep you company throughout your journey, and that's especially the case with companion characters. When you build your party in Avowed, you can choose between four companion characters, of which you can choose two. The Avowed voice actors are the only names to have been announced ahead of the Avowed release date so far. Since they accompany you through the adventure game, you should carefully consider who you pick. Here are the Avowed voice actors behind your new best friends. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Avowed release date, story, trailers, and latest news Avowed's disappointing demo betrays its excellent world and combat Avowed's most vital feature is "very expensive" to make, Obsidian says View the full article

Developer ellraiser of TNgineers is back again with another wonderful casual exploration, discovery and breeding sim. While APICO had you do beekeeping, Mudborne has you breed all sorts of Frogs. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Player First Games releases a new trailer for Beetlejuice, its latest Multiversus fighter, while also revealing players can get their hands on him starting next week. Following its surprise shutdown last year, Multiversus returned in May of 2024 with all new features and quality of life changes learned from its lengthy beta release. The team at Player First Games added a PvE mode called Rifts alongside new fighter adjustments, engine tweaks, and plenty more. View the full article

A fresh Steam Beta Client has been released for Desktop and Steam Deck, with a few fixes and upgrades and the change for Steam Families is especially nice. Read the full article here: [Hidden Content] View the full article

Madden 25 is here with plenty more gridiron action, featuring all the fastest NFL players. Fresh on the back of the hugely successful College Football 25, Madden 25 brings many changes from its predecessor. This includes many new options on the field of play and a new-look presentation and commentary team. However, one thing that ******** is the importance of using the fastest players in the game. View the full article

Hi-Fi Rush by developer Tango Gameworks finally ended its Xbox exclusivity after over a year when it was released on PlayStation 5 in March 2024, which led many to believe a Nintendo Switch version was on the way. It seemed like a Switch port was an inevitability, especially with other Xbox exclusives, Grounded and Pentiment, making their way to Nintendo's platform. However, the dreams of a Switch port were temporarily squashed when Microsoft announced the closure of Tango Gameworks and other Zenimax-owned studios. View the full article

Well, it happened to me. By my count, approximately 97% of the human race fell deep into a Fallout ***** after Amazon dropped all eight episodes of its TV series this April, and you bet your bottom bottle cap I was one of them. It took me a while to settle on the one I was gonna pour my time into, though. I flirted with the first game, endured the Temple of Trials in FO2, and even tried to remember what the ***** I was doing in my last Fallout 4 save before I finally accepted the truth: I was going to have to install the requisite 60+ mods to coax New Vegas into playability on modern hardware... Read more.View the full article

Publisher Coatsink and developer Sad Cat Studios announced another delay for Replaced, pushing the game into next year. Replaced will forgo its previously planned 2024 release for one sometime next year. The team needed more time to work on the game so they can meet peoples’ expectations. Whenever Replaced does release, it will be available for Windows PC (via Steam, Epic […] Source View the full article