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As with many RPGs, factions play a large part in the Fallout universe, and in Fallout 4, the Sole Survivor's choice of faction can influence many things, from gear to the games ending. While there are a range of groups that will open their ranks throughout the game, one of the key players is the returning Brotherhood of Steel, who first appeared in the original Fallout game. But who are the Brotherhood of Steel in Fallout 4 and are they worth joining? View the full article

Microsoft and A44 Games have revealed the release date for Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, an upcoming Soulslike that's set to launch as a day-one Xbox Game Pass game on July 18. So far, 2024 has been a pretty strong year for Microsoft's gaming subscription service in terms of both quality and variety. Fortunately, with major additions like Flintlock releasing in the near future, it looks like the next few months will continue to maintain the momentum that Xbox Game Pass has built up lately. View the full article

Obsidian Entertainment seems to have accidentally revealed that the release date for its fantasy RPG Avowed is November 12, 2024. The launch plans were revealed thanks to a comment from Game Director Carrie Patel and the rest of the team that appeared in a now-altered post on the Obsidian website. There’s no sign of the date now, but we managed to capture a screenshot before it was removed. “The last few months at Obsidian Entertainment have been fast-paced and exciting,” the statement said. “Since we saw you at the Xbox Developer Direct this past January, we’ve been busy with Avowed getting it ready for release on November 12, 2024. Today, we’re thrilled to have revealed our first-ever story trailer at Xbox Games Showcase 2024, and to talk with you more about what we’ve shared.” The current version of the page is almost exactly the same besides the removal of those November release plans. It’s strange to see the November date show up right after today’s Xbox Games Showcase, which wrapped up just hours ago. Avowed appeared during the event with a trailer that showed a good chunk of the game, but it did so while only promising to launch sometime before the year was over. Its removal suggests Obsidian still wasn’t ready to reveal its plans to the rest of the world. Xbox has yet to comment on if the date is accurate or why it appeared on the Obsidian website. In other words, you may want to refrain from marking your calendars just yet. For everything else that was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase, you can click here. 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

After teasing that a brand-new update would arrive in Starfield later today, Bethesda Game Studios has officially released the June 2024 update for Starfield, which introduces the Creation Kit, new Trackers Alliance missions, and more. In a new blog post, Bethesda has detailed all the new features coming into Starfield update 1.12.30. Most notably, this month's update introduces Creations, an editing tool that allows players to create mods and share them with other players via Bethesda.net. Players can pay for these mods via Creation Credits. The Creation Kit has been featured in several Bethesda Game Studios-developed titles like The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. More interestingly, Bethesda notes that those who purchased the Premium Edition of Starfield will find 1,000 Creation Credits available on their account after installing the latest update. While it seems odd to provide those select players with Creation Credits, given the tool was just released, in an interview with KindaFunny in April, Todd Howard revealed that a Creation Kit for Starfield was given to some creators. The announcement comes hours after Bethesda's parent company, Xbox, held a Summer Games showcase. At the showcase, the developer also provided the first official trailer for its upcoming story expansion, Shattered Space, which will be released sometime later this year. You can check out the full patch notes below. Starfield Update 1.12.30 Update Notes Update Highlights Creations are here! Creations are now available in Starfield. What does that mean? You can now access and play new content in Starfield. Creations may include new missions, gear, skins, weapons, and more! You’ll also find Bethesda Game Studios Creations including one of the new Trackers Alliance missions, The Vulture. You can find Creations via the in-game menu. For those of you who own Starfield's Premium Edition, you will also find 1000 Creation Credits within this menu.If creating your own content for Starfield is something that interests you, you may also now download the Creation Kit for Starfield on Steam. Note, this is a separate download from the game download and is only available on Steam.Trackers Alliance Missions Available New missions have been added to Starfield as part of this update. Trackers Alliance establishes the first of several missions enabling you to live your best bounty-hunting life. The first mission, The Starjacker will have you in contact with a mysterious Tracker located in settlements throughout the Settled Systems. From there, let the hunts begin!The second Trackers Alliance mission, The Vulture is available within the new Creations menu. And what bounty hunter is without their trusted methods to get the job done?Bounty Scanning and Mission Boards! This update also introduces the bounty scanner system that enables you to seek and ******** (or peacefully resolve...?) those targets with bounties on their heads. If you still want more, you can also check out the Elite Trackers Alliance mission board.Armed and Ever Ready! Those of you who appreciate being extra crafty may now find new melee ******* tiers and the ability to modify melee weapons when crafting. For those that prefer the firepower approach, ammo crafting has also been added with this update. You can research your preferred ammo at a Research Station and craft them at an Industrial Workbench! Bug Fixes General: General performance and stability improvementsGameplayGameplay Options: Addressed a sustenance issue that caused sneak ******* damage to be too high.Ship Decoration: Nova Galactic All-in-One 2x1 Habs will now declutter properly.Ship Decoration: Items can no longer be placed on ladders.Addressed an issue that could cause Guards to give up their chase too easily.Fixed an issue that caused visited space locations to appear undiscovered.Addressed an issue that could occur when modifying the player’s ship at The Key.Addressed a rare issue that could cause some objects to behave as if they were in zero-g.Fixed a crowd character issue that could appear when loading a save.Removed the "Fast Travel to Ship" button from screens where it could not be utilized.Fixed an issue that could occur when opening photo mode at the start of a conversation.Fixed an issue that could occur when trying to exit the pilot seat while landing.Addressed an issue with incrementing the "Ships Modified" stat when entering ship builder.Quest Trackers should highlight the correct NAT station when traveling to the Lodge in New Atlantis.Cora Coe should now accept books even if the Main Quest is skipped after entering the Unity.GraphicsFixed an issue which could cause a bright light when loading a save into New Atlantis.Fixed an issue that could cause some objects to become hidden when they should be visible.OutpostsResolved an issue where the Power Management ****** could unintentionally reduce power.QuestsBackground Checks: Fixed an issue where the player could receive an unintentional trespassing message. 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The game director and art director of Obsidian's upcoming Avowed have spoken more about the game's focus on player freedom when it comes to combat, and the myriad of options fans will have in battle when the game launches later this year. Avowed received a new trailer during the Xbox Games Showcase as part of Summer Game Fest 2024, offering up a new look at what's to come from the highly-anticipated fantasy RPG. View the full article

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has added fuel to the ***** surrounding rumors of an upcoming handheld console from Microsoft by teasing that “pretty awesome” hardware is in the works. The Xbox showcase at Summer Game Fest unveiled a trio of new Xbox consoles coming later this year, including an all-digital Xbox Series X, but while a handheld device wasn’t revealed, rumors of an impeding release or announcement continue to swirl. View the full article

Fans of Destiny 2 inspired by the newly-introduced character Micah-10 have demonstrated that it's completely possible to replicate the outfit used by this member of the Six Coyotes, and have even provided their fellow Guardians with the complete list of armor ornaments and shaders required to pull off the look. The latest expansion for Destiny 2, The Final Shape, brings together nearly all the characters introduced throughout the game's history, with the post-campaign ally Micah-10 also making their first appearance in-game after appearing various times in the world's lore over the years. View the full article

Riot Games dropped a full cinematic trailer for the upcoming VALORANT map Abyss, showcasing several spots where players could fall off to their *****—and fans can’t help but compare it to one of Counter-Strike’s classic playgrounds. Riot revealed the new map on June 8, with the video starring many agents navigating through what seems to be a garden situated on top of an endless pit, which makes sense considering its name. The never-ending pit design is similar to Vertigo, a classic Counter-Strike map introduced in the franchise back in 2012 that lets you play on two of the highest floors in an under-construction skyscraper. FPS fans quickly noticed the resemblance, wondering if they could fall off to their ****** in Abyss like in Vertigo. View the full article

Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 fans have received details about the Vault Edition, and what bonuses players will receive when they pre-order the game. After much anticipation, players got more information about Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6 during the game's exclusive direct following 2024's Xbox Games Showcase. View the full article

Despite the many hours I spent in the Age of Empires games back in the day, I never took the ***** into the series' less historical spin-off, Age of Mythology. Maybe this year I'll finally give it a shot, as the trailer shown at the Xbox Games Showcase makes it look like a goofy good time... Read more.View the full article

Several bosses in Wuthering Waves are tough to find as their map icons don’t explain everything. With this in mind, let me show you how to find the Feilian Beringal boss in Wuthering Waves.Feilian Beringal Boss location in WuWa explained.Screenshot: PC InvasionYou can find the boss on the map by detecting it through the Data Bank in the Sierra Gale section of the Sonata Gallery. Alternatively, you can locate this area south of the map in the Dim Forest underneath the Giant Banyan. The issue is that the Feilian Beringal is tucked away in a lair that’s surprisingly easy to miss.Screenshot: PC InvasionFast Travel to Resonance-Beacon I’ve marked in the image above, and you’ll see a small ***** directly in front of you. Keep in mind that you can’t stay here for long as the air is poisonous.Screnshot: PC InvasionThe ***** doesn’t look like it goes anywhere (pictured above), but there’s actually a hidden passage if you walk a...View the full article For verified travel tips and real support, visit: [Hidden Content]

The Power Armor build in Fallout 4 embodies strength, resilience, and adaptability, ensuring immanent survival in the harsh Wastelands. Despite relying upon energy, this iconic armor set can be worn indefinitely, thanks to Perks that prolong the use of Fusion Cores, vital for powering the suit, and enhance crafting abilities for upgrades. View the full article

Of all of the companions in Baldurs Gate 3, Halsin is a bit of a controversial one. Though the loveable druid is a powerful ally to have in certain battles, his story is one that has left some players underwhelmed. As hes not the only druid players can recruit, theres even the argument that other NPCs, like Alfira, may have been better companions to have on a journey. Any of these factors could be contributions to the lack of Halsin cosplays out there. View the full article

Treyarch has confirmed several major details regarding Zombies in Call of Duty: ****** Ops 6, revealing information that is sure to entice fans of the decades-old mode. The developer shed new light on its fan-favorite zombie-slaying game mode as part of the official ****** Ops 6 reveal during the 2024 Xbox Games Showcase, confirming several key details about the mode. View the full article

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has finally spoken about the mass layoffs at the company earlier this year, which he ultimately dubbed “not decisions I love.” Speaking to IGN at Summer Game Fest, Spencer said the focus was ensuring they are “doing the right thing for individuals on the team” as they go through “severance and other things”—adding it wasn’t about his PR or Xbox’s PR. View the full article

Xbox boss Phil Spencer believes “everyone deserves to play” *****: The Dark Ages, which is why the title will be released on PlayStation 5. Not only will Sony’s console players be able to experience the next ***** title, but they won’t even need to wait any longer than their Xbox peers. The newest entry in the ***** franchise was revealed at the Xbox showcase at Summer Games Fest, and while it will be available on day one with Xbox Game Pass, it won’t be a Microsoft exclusive. Instead, *****: The Dark Ages will be released simultaneously on PlayStation 5 when the game drops on a yet-to-be-confirmed date in 2025, serving as further evidence of Xbox’s willingness to share with Sony. View the full article

Xbox boss Phil Spencer has addressed the recent closure of a number of studios at Microsoft's gaming business, insisting he has to make "hard decisions" to run a sustainable business. Speaking to IGN's Ryan McCaffrey at IGN Live, Spencer briefly commented on the shock decision to shut Redfall developer Arkane Austin and Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks as part of sweeping layoffs affecting some 1,900 staff. "The closure of any team is hard obviously on the individuals there, hard on the team," Spencer said. "I haven't been talking publicly about this, because right now is the time for us to focus on the team and the individuals. It's obviously a decision that's very hard on them, and I want to make sure through severance and other things that we're doing the right thing for the individuals on the team. It's not about my PR, it's not about Xbox PR. It's about those teams. "In the end, I've said over and over, I have to run a sustainable business inside the company and grow, and that means sometimes I have to make hard decisions that frankly are not decisions I love, but decisions that somebody needs to go make. "We will continue to go forward. We will continue to invest in what we're trying to go do in Xbox and build the best business we can, which ensures we can continue to do shows like the one we just did." "Sometimes I have to make hard decisions that frankly are not decisions I love. Microsoft announced to staff in May that it would be closing Redfall maker Arkane Austin, Hi-Fi Rush and The Evil Within developer Tango Gameworks, and Alpha Dog Games, while Roundhouse Studios would be absorbed by ZeniMax Online Studios. The move led to shock and anger throughout the industry, especially considering one of Xbox's most successful recent exclusives, Hi-Fi Rush, was developed by Tango, a studio that was absorbed by Microsoft via its acquisition of parent company Zenimax in 2021. It's the first time Spencer has commented on the studio closures since they were announced, and follows similar comments from other Xbox executives who were asked about the decision. A few days after the layoffs, Xbox President Sarah Bond was asked about them at a Bloomberg conference, where she insisted the Xbox business ******** healthy for the long-term during what she called “this moment of transition.” Microsoft announced it would be laying off 1,900 staff from its video game workforce back in January. It was only one of a number of devastating cuts that the industry has been hit with over the past year, with other companies including Sony, Riot, and Epic laying off hundreds of staff. For more, read our report exploring the recent uptick of layoffs across the video game industry. And for everything announced during the Xbox Showcase, check out our roundup. Thumbnail credit: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images View the full article

Wo-Chien was arguably the weakest Treasure of Ruin in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet VGC, but it had a surprisingly strong presence at the North America International Championships (NAIC) this past weekend. We spoke to regional champ Justin ***** about why he brought Wo-Chien, his teambuilding process, and his first full VGC season. Throughout the Pokémon NAIC weekend, we saw plenty of niche ‘mons like Ditto and Electabuzz go toe to toe with top meta threats like Incineroar, Urshifu, and Calyrex. One of the biggest surprises of the event was watching Wo-Chien thrive, making it all the way to the top eight thanks to an incredible run by Shiliang *****. View the full article

The Diablo 4 DLC now has a date, along with the reveal of the new class for Vessel of Hatred. That's not all, however - there's plenty of reason to log in right now for Diablo 4 Season 4, as the much-requested pets have just been surprise dropped, and they're about to completely transform how you play the Blizzard RPG. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: Diablo 4 DLC release date - Vessel of Hatred news and updates Diablo 4 bonus XP, gold, and free items can be yours if you're quick Best cross platform games 2024 View the full article

******* Klowns From Outer Space has given Human players the potential to rescue and revive their fellow Humans. Klowns will have to work doubly as hard to keep the Humans from escaping knowing this. However, Humans will have to be cautious when making these attempts, as there are three Klowns always lurking nearby to thwart you. View the full article

As Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC looks to make new additions to the game's combat system, one new item in particular might drastically change how the game can be played. In the lead-up to the DLC's release, several new Shadow of the Erdtree previews have shown off the first few hours and areas that players will experience in Shadow of the Erdtree, revealing new ******* types, player progression systems, bosses, and hints at the DLC's narrative and lore. View the full article

Extraction shooters are very hot nowadays, with the mighty Escape From Tarkov facing contenders such as Gray Zone Warfare, Exfil, and Arena Breakout Infinite. But new FPS game Level Zero: Extraction aims to stand out from the pack with an Alien: Isolation infusion of dark, sci-fi horror. Here, it's not just human opponents you need to watch out for, but deadly, nigh-unkillable, player-controlled alien monsters. If you think you're up to the challenge, an open beta test has just begun on Steam, so don't miss your window to try it. Read the rest of the story... View the full article

Xbox head Phil Spencer stopped by IGN Live for a chat following today's Xbox Showcase, talking about some of the biggest reveals and announcements. One of those was not only the reveal of *****: The Dark Ages, but the announcement that it would be coming to PlayStation 5 as well. Asked about the decision by IGN's Ryan McCaffrey, Spencer attributed the decision, at least partially, to id Software Studio Director Marty Stratton. "***** is definitely one of those franchises that has a history of so many platforms," Spencer explained. "It’s a franchise that I think everyone deserves to play. When I was in a meeting with Marty a couple years ago, I asked Marty what he wanted to do, and he said he wanted to sell it on all platforms. Simple as that." "It’s a franchise that I think everyone deserves to play. After rampant rumors and anticipation, *****: The Dark Ages was officially unveiled at today's Xbox Showcase, and it was also confirmed that it would be headed to PlayStation 5 as well as Xbox Series X/S and PC. It marked confirmation of a recent Notepad report that the next ***** installment would be part of the so-called "Project Latitude," which is reportedly the internal name for Xbox's continuing push to bring its first-party titles to rival consoles. That multi-platform push formally started back in February when Xbox announced that four exclusives that would be headed to rival consoles: Grounded, Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, and Sea of Thieves. At the time, Xbox explained the move by saying in an Xbox Wire post that, "to ensure long-term success for both Xbox and the industry as a whole, we must continue to evolve." As for what else we know about *****: The Dark Ages, it's a prequel that includes dark fantasy with a medieval-inspired theme. Xbox said today following the showcase that it "puts players behind the visor of the mighty Slayer as they battle demonic hordes in grounded, hard-hitting combat inside an epic, cinematic tale of gods, kings and monsters." *****: The Dark Ages is set to release sometime in 2025. For more, check out everything that was announced at today's Xbox Showcase, and stay tuned for more from our exclusive chat with Phil Spencer. Alex Stedman is a Senior News Editor with IGN, overseeing entertainment reporting. When she's not writing or editing, you can find her reading fantasy novels or playing Dungeons & Dragons. View the full article

The **** of video games news is vengeful, for this weekend He has sent forth a flood of game announcements to wipe out any remaining game journalists from this earth. Come at me, ****! What have you got? Ah. It’s Ale Abbey, a management game about brewing ***** in a monastery of medieval monks, and between making craft ales the priests get tipsy on their own supply. You can’t fool me, **** of game reveals, this one has been openly in the works on GameJolt for 2 years. But, yes, I suppose now that the developer is teaming up with the Northgard creators as a publisher, the people must know. Read more View the full article

Cheating allegations continue to rock the chess world, and former world champion Vladimir Kramnik has been at the forefront of the discussion. Now, the Russian has lost a specifically arranged match 15.5-11.5 against a junior opponent whose results he doubted, and he did not accept the outcome. We live in the era of supercomputers, and chess players have been contending for decades with computers that have become far superior to the best of human ability. Nowadays, the ease of access and the portability of such software have shrouded many chess events in doubt and controversy. Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik has been one of the loudest voices in the room when it comes to questioning online results, though his observations and analysis have been a subject of criticism and ridicule in the community. View the full article